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Things You Should Discuss Before You Say “I Do”
Having the right conversations prior to saying 'I do" can save you a lot of headaches, stress, time and money. The right conversations are essential for a successful relationship and marriage. You don't have to wait until you are proposed to. You can have these conversations during the early dating
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Take a Cruise
If you've never been on a cruise before, you are missing out on a lot. My family and I have been on 12 cruises and there was something special about each one. The most recent of our travels is the Alaska cruise. Five destinations and so much fun in seven
8 Things You Need to Know When Building Your Dream Home
Building a home is not something that most do often. Whether it's your dream home or an in between home, you want to make it just right for you. The life-changing event of purchasing and building a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming for many. With home buyer
How to Create a Win Win Situation
What does winning mean to you? Is it working through something you thought was impossible? Is it losing weight and adopting a healthier lifestyle. Is it finding the love of your life? Is it getting that business deal that you've always wanted? Regardless of what winning looks like to you,
10 Reasons Why Thailand Should be on Your Bucket List
The idea of going to an unknown place out of your native land and all the fear and excitement wrapped into one story. There are so many great and wonderful things I can say about Thailand. Let's start with why I wanted to visit. As an avid watcher of all
How to Turn Conversations into Sales
Most people don't realize that conversation is the key to building solid relationships in business and life. "What we dwell on is what we become good at." ~Oprah Winfrey Conversations help build trust, respect, likeability and authority. In business, you don't know what people like until you ask. This is
4 Ways to Manifest Your Weakness
The quote "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." We all have to start somewhere to get to the next level in a career, life and/or relationships. To keep going nowhere is not
Preparation Changes the Story
HAPPY JUNE 2019.. DAY 151 of 365 ?????? Why is this year moving so fast? I'm up earrrrrly on a Saturday morning ?.. BUT I have several coaching calls that I am preparing for. The early bird gets to eat with other early birds. I'm being coached and I'm doing
5 Reasons Why Your Personal Credit Score Matters More Than You Know
Credit is not always something we pay attention to until we need it. In life you can get caught up on so many levels and before you know it, it's too late. My parents preached to me as a college student about the importance of having great credit. As with
5 Things the Government Shutdown Should be Teaching Everyone
Day 31.. what's next? Can you live without a paycheck? Will you go broke if you did? Most will! According to CNBC, 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and 56% say they are financially over their heads in debt. The key to escaping from being stuck in any situation
How to Make Money Online with Your Knowledge
The internet has made money making easier than ever before. In fact, you can now earn an income from your bed without ever going into an office. Instead of being physically present at a certain location to promote and sell your products or services, you now have the whole world
Meeting Customers at the Table to Close the Deal
When you make it to the boardroom, it's your opportunity to shine. Aim to over deliver and under promise. Customers appreciate you being honest and true to what you do. 5 Strategies I will Use to Secure the Deal 1. Focus on needs. People don't care how much you know
How to Make Your Goals a Reality in 2019
Did you achieve all of your goals for 2018? What kept you from doing so? Majority of people find accountability difficult when aiming for goals by themselves. Goals are so much more attainable when you find someone to help you stick to them and with them. "A goal not achieved
The Business Reality Check from a Pair of Brown Eyes
People don't seem to realize or understand and I wonder do they really care. Being a business and working in one are two different road trips. No discredit to the direct sales and/or network marketers, but there is no comparison to this reality. Live without fear of tomorrow because what
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Launch That Business
Many dream about it. Many talk about it. Many do it. Have you ever thought about being your own boss? Well.. after 25 years of going down this road, I don't regret not one challenging, tearful moment. All the sleepless nights. The loss of people I called friends. The being
5 Ways to Turn Your Flaws into Assets
If you ask someone what is their greatest asset, or strengths, they will probably give a you a long list. However, many will not share with you their weakness because nobody likes to talk about what they are not good at doing. We all have something we don't like and
5 Things I’ve Learned About Making Money Online
Social media has made making money online a career for many. The average person checks their social media profiles four to five times a day. This offers a huge opportunity for the creative entrepreneur and asspiring business owner to profit with potential. Why work a part-time job when you could
How to Use Social Media to Elevate Your Life
If you are going to be on social media all day, you might as well be making money and making new friends."It takes discipline not to let social media steal your time." Alexis OhanianThere are so many platforms to connect with people on many levels. Whether you are seeking a
What I Loved About Roaming the Streets of Seattle
One's travel is never a destination, but a new way of seeing things. Another one in the books. Seattle.. scratched off the list as a first time visit. I will certainly come back because I so enjoyed the experience, the sights, the people and the cool weather. Now as much
9 Ways to Optimize Your Financial Life
They rarely teach it in school , but In business and in life, managing personal finances is critical to success. It's easier to grasp the principles of money sooner vs later. Later often comes with consequences and missed opportunities. There are so many tools available online and offline to help
12 Ways to Live on the Creative Side
"Art, freedom and creativity will change society faster than politics." Victor Pinchuk Creativity is the fire that runs through your veins and creates energy that burst into individuality. How creative are you? Everyone has a creative side although sometimes it is hidden and does not come to the surface quite
Mind Your Business and Your Business Will Mind You
"As a man thinketh so is he." This may come as a shock to you, but your mind has everything to do with your current state of being right now. How many times have you said "I wish I could?" Why don't you? Here's a fact! The mind can be
7 Steps to Having Great Karma in Your Life
The energy of people who always seem happy and enjoy life can be contagious. Have you ever said to yourself "Why is it that these type of people draw a crowd and seem to attract everyone to them like a magnet?" Did you ever stop to think that it's their
4 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy Real Estate
Have you thought about buying a house or becoming a real estate investor? Here's the deal... Real estate can be a tricky process for beginning investors as well as first time home buyer's. Not only that, it can be costly. For 25 years I have worked in real estate, helped
Are You Stuck in a Dead End Career? Here’s How to Free Yourself.
Let's face it. You will spend half your life working doing something to earn a living. Either you will work for someone building their dreams or you will work for yourself and build your own. If you are going to do it (work that is), you should enjoy it. Even
Hey CEO family!
Welcome to my blog! I’m Nichelle, The Start Up CEO. I help aspiring and new business owners start, market, grow and profit in business and life. I love everything business. I’m armed with a BA and MBA in business, 30 plus hours in mental health and a dissertation away from a PhD in human behavior. I hold several licenses and certifications and much continued ongoing education. I believe in learning consistently.
I’ve been a business owner for a little over 27 years. I’ve worked in many disciplines and many lines of work. I started by entrepreneurial journey as a college junior at Clark Atlanta University. Upon graduation, I started in real estate. Fast forward to now, I still do real estate and my business interest has taken me in others area like business and relationship consulting, as well as a travel agent and food enthusiast.
I’m excited that you are reading my blog and checking out my other areas of interest. Don’t be a stranger. Let’s connect and get social.
Blessings and much success,
Nichelle
