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Hey there, it's a significant week for me—Ms. Melissa Rose—because it's my birthday week! Birthdays always make me pause and reflect. I have this tradition of writing a birthday note to myself every year and stapling it to the one from the previous year. The stack has grown, and going through them, I can track the evolution of my goals from conception to manifestation through hard work, intentional planning, and even some unexpected victories.

I used to not be a fan of having a …

In today's podcast, we're delving into the essential but often overlooked topics of planning for the "what if" and "when." These are conversations that tug at the heartstrings but are undeniably crucial. Let's get real—building your Brick and Mortar business as the community's top choice is a monumental achievement. But what's the game plan for those unpredictable #life moments?

Enter the wonderful Mary Beth Shimon. We're opening up about facing reality, discussing the nitty-gri…

'Tis the season of fresh starts and grand transitions. 🌱✨ New school year, new season, new team members – the air's buzzing with newfound energy.

Amidst all this novelty, it's easy to catch the enthusiasm bug! But let's be real – it's also prime time for that overwhelming "deer in headlights" feeling. After all, the fourth quarter is inching closer by the day. For many of us brick and mortar businesses, it's a season of explosive growth, setting the stage for smashing goals.

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As we head into my favorite holiday I want to say thank you to all of you who have listened, encouraged, left reviews and shared this podcast. Brick and Mortar Visibility has been around 146 episodes.

#120- How To Be a Kickass Mama AND Business Owner

In Brené Brown's book Dare to Lead, there are so MANY great nuggets (obvs, because she's brilliant) but the one I want to talk about here is values. She says we have ultimately two values that we abide by in life, or are the compass for us to help us navigate this winding journey of life. They may change during the different seasons of life, but ultimately they keep us anchored, grounded, and rooted in who we are and how we lead.

What’s your word of the year?

It was 201…

I love the end of the year.  🙌🏻

Looking back on the year and reflecting on all the things.  What worked, what didn’t, and everything in between.  

Over the past six years, I have been super intentional about my goal setting practice.  Not only what I wanted not only my business to look like, but my life.  Kids, family, relationships, health, finances and spiritual.  It’s so fun to look back at those years and see what goals were accomplished, and which ones got put ba…