Growing Pains: The Business of Growing Up
They grow up so fast… You might be thinking, “WTF? My business isn’t wearing awkward braces or dealing with teenage angst” But bear with me here. If you’ve ever been through the roller…
A Decade of Destiny
Picture it. New Jersey. 2011. A brand new entrepreneur walks outside to leave for her first trip on her first day “self-employed.” When she looks up she sees a stretch limo instead of…
12 Years and Counting
I can hardly believe that 12 years have passed since Seven Degrees was started. Like every year at this time, I have reflected on the time that has passed, what has changed, what…
When Is It Time For A New Website?
If you are viewing this post, you may have noticed that we have just updated our website. After about 12 years in business, this is the 3rd major overhaul in addition to ongoing…
Starting a Business?
In the last year many people have jumped off the cliff and into the entrepreneurial pool. It’s an exciting time to go after your dream of owning your own business. It can also…
Pancakes are Not Cancelled
We cannot change history, but we can change the way that history is represented. Over the last few weeks, in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, a number of brands are modifying…
11 Years and Still Connecting
Last weekend was our 11th anniversary. Last year we celebrated a decade with a new logo, new name, and a shift in focus. Throughout the last year we’ve been lucky enough to help…
Be A Helper
You are scared. Your friends are scared. Your family is scared. The world is scared with you. If you aren’t an essential worker then you are probably (or should be) home. Events have…
Making Virtual Meetings Work
Face-to-face meetings and events are my first love. Since I was seven years old I have loved the idea of gathering people, providing them delicious food, creating fun and memorable experiences. I love…
Working From Home
Remote workers. Virtual employees. No pants required jobs. Telecommuting. Whatever you call it, the practice of working from home just got its 15-minute of fame. For those of us who have been sans…
What Do I Know About Sales?
Dear CEOs and Sales VPs who are very proud of your company’s growth. That’s awesome that you’ve accomplished so much. Congrats. I love how you’ve mastered the use of chatbots that screen potential…
10 Years Later
A decade. 3650 days. A lifetime. A blink of an eye. That’s how long it’s been since Seven Degrees opened its doors. Born during the height of social media curiosity, we’ve come a…
How Easy is Social Change?
Social Change? What does that even mean? Changing the societal norms and behaviors, repairing flaws in systems, advancement in technology and processes. Social change is creating a better world. It’s not easy. However,…
Lost in Translation
Last week I have the privilege of traveling to Japan as a guest of Akitainu Tourism. The purpose of the trip was to learn more about the less frequently explored area of the Country. …