Irony: Some months ago, a friend of my suggested I should write a series of posts on how productive I am, and how I manage to to work on my new business while holding down a (more than) fulltime job and taking care of a teenager.
Hah!
The very next day, the day job situation went from busy to ludicrous speed. Where it has stayed. Where it still is.
This has taught me something about myself: I have a tendency to go to work for companies where the culture appears to be based on the theory that we live to work and not the reverse. And I’m not good at fighting that culture. But I’m trying. 
It’s also taught me that I have to make it a priority to keep this new business moving. Otherwise, I’ll keep putting it on the back burner until there’s no time left.
Anyway…
If you look around, you’ll see a lot of new (but old)posts. These are posts from my old blog, which I finally closed up. I warn you, there are likely to be broken links, and I’ll get those fixed eventually. But there’s also some great information. If you feel like browsing, go for it. But I thought I should point you to some of my favorite posts:
Happy reading! More content coming soon, along with some eC0urses.
Thanks for joining me for the inaugural post and launch of my new company, Biznicillin. This project has been several years in the making, dating back to my near-death experience back in 2007, which caused me to rethink my method of living.
What’s the deal here, anyway?
I’m Kathleen Jaffe, and I’m your business health coach. I’ve been a problem-solver for all of my career, and really – most of my life, too. I can ferret out hidden problems that are hurting your business (or could someday), and I can help you get rid of ‘em before they even start. Nifty, huh?
What should you expect from me?
You can expect at least three posts each week. Anything more than that? Gravy, baby!
You’ll get posts on a variety of topics: management, process improvement, root cause analysis, growing your business – but I’ll always do it in plain English, with a practical angle. No esoteric business theories here (let’s leave that to the corporate types, shall we?).
Gratitude
I don’t think any new venture gets off the ground under the power of just one person, and this one is no exception. There are scadzillions of people who have provided advice, support, services, kicks in the ass, and encouragement while I’ve put this thing together, and I would not be here typing right now if it weren’t for them:
- The Peerless Pamela Slim, who has been talking to me on and off for nearly three years, and whose wisdom and patience are unparalleled.
- The Magnificent Megan Morris, who (with Martin Whitmore) designed my logo (isn’t it fab?), and provided laughter, encouragement, and who was the first person to see my business name and tagline (she heartily approved).
- The Notorious Naomi Dunford, whose Summer Camp and Online Business School helped me get some serious momentum going.
- The Brilliant Bob Poole, who gave me feedback, friendship, and advice about sales and marketing out of the goodness of his enormous heart.
- The Marvelous Men with Pens, who designed this beautiful and functionally elegant site for me.
- The Stupendous Seth Godin, who was kind enough to answer a desperate email from a desperate woman over a year ago, and managed to give me some hope that I really could do this. Seth probably doesn’t remember the interaction, but I sure as hell do.
- Everyone at the Escape Seminars forum (worth every penny, people!), who watched and listened as I dragged my ass, stubbornly refused to make decisions, and generally procrastinated. And they didn’t even bitch at me about it. They offered ideas, gave their opinions when asked, and generally kept me calm. Most supportive group of people ever.
- Everyone I’ve ever interacted with on Twitter. Whether you follow me or not, I can tell you that if I’m following you, I’ve learned tons from reading what you have to say, so thank you.
- Finally, the two most important people in my life: my son, Andrew, who has been hearing for years (in fact, since that near-death experience back in ’07) that I am going to start my own freakin’ business and stop killing myself for the benefit of some corporation), and who never once suggested that I should throttle back and shut up because he was tired of hearing about it. And finally, my husband, Jonathan, who has put up with countless panic attacks, stupid questions, mood swings, and other assorted challenges. And he still loves me (for the record, the feeling is mutual).
To all of you (and good golly, if I’ve forgotten you, please tell me because it was unintentional!), an enormous thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Now, let’s help some small businesses kick ass, yes?
