Shelby, The Boss Babe

Episode 2.6: The overnight success LIE

Ya’ll, I am so sick of seeing these posts about how people are making thousands of dollars each week by just posting once or twice a day on social media. THAT IS A LIE. Do not fall into the trap of wanting overnight success. It is not possible. I take that back...only one way- winning the lottery. But even then, are you successful or just lucky? Success means something different to everyone. I personally see myself successful when I make a positive impact on other people and in turn it makes me feel valued.  This overnight success theory came about when network marketing aka multi level marketing became popular. I was a victim of many of these scams. I saw someone who had been in a while and was like that is what I want….but no one told me how much I was having to work to get to that point.  This is not a hate on the networking marketing companies. Because I know several people who have worked hard and have had success...but it is still not over night. They work endlessly to hit their goals and I am so proud of each of them.  I just want you to have your eyes open the next time you see one of these “become a millionaire in 10 easy steps” on Facebook or Instagram or even an ad on Amazon. There is no secret to becoming a millionaire...it is just pure hard work and grind.  Put your goals on paper, make a list to get them done, and push through the hard times….you will become successful!

Episode 2.5: Screenshots Are Enemies

I am talking about a pretty sensitive subject today...screenshots. When screenshots first came out, I remember how freakin excited I was. It was super easy to share what I was looking at directly with someone else. Do you remember what happened next? SnapChat starting telling the other people when you took a screenshot of the chat or photo. I am not sure how much this prevented people doing that. I know that it is always paranoid me and I became so cautious about what I sent.  So what does screenshot have to do with business or personal brand? It plays a huge factor in the game of commenting, reviews, and posts. People have become screenshot happy. This how viral posts become viral even after it has been taken off the original profile. Again, iphone is a step ahead and has an entire album set aside for our screenshots.  What I want to encourage each of you and challenge you is to watch and think about what you post, comment, or review before you press send. Once it is out on the internet, it is there forever. Facebook and timehop like to remind us how stupid and immature we were the year and years before as well with their memories.  If you are a business owner, sales person, or someone with influencer, please please plan out your posts and do not do it out of emotion. I know too many people in very influencing positons in the community that have not done this and ended up fired, written up, or lost business.

EPISODE 2.4: Personal Page Reflects Business

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EPISODE 2.3: Haters are NOT an Excuse

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EPISODE 2.2: How to Deal with Toxic Relationships

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