Author: connievanderzanden

9+ Ways to Incorporate Intentional Giving in Your Business Plan

Reading Time: 8 minutes 9+ Ways to Incorporate Intentional Giving in Your Business Plan by Connie VanderzandenSpoiler Alert! We all live and participate in a capitalist society.  One where private businesses own and control property, and demand and supply freely set prices in the markets to serve society’s best interest. The main feature of capitalism is the motivation to make […]

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Love + Money = Magic

Reading Time: 7 minutes Love + Money = Magic All relationships take a little work. by Connie VanderzandenDo you desire to create a good relationship with Money? This is just one of the topics that I work with clients on: nurturing their relationship with Money.  But what does “Love Your Money” really mean?  Please note: if you are triggered by […]

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Ways to Create Sustainability in Business & Life

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ways to Create Sustainability in Business & Life by Connie VanderzandenIn the past, I have totally been caught up in the NEW energy of the year. Goal setting. Starting new habits. Then around mid-February, my Ego (Joe!) would come and loudly kick my ass for the lack of follow-through. That pattern does not work for me. […]

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Introducing… Profit Personas™!

Reading Time: 8 minutes Introducing… Profit Personas™! by Connie VanderzandenOne of the things I’ve learned in my 30 years of experience working with entrepreneurs is that there are 4 main business personality types or personas. One of my goals for 2021 has been to take these personas and crystallize them into a way that helps you make better business and […]

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How to NOT Save Money on Taxes When You’re Self-Employed… and 2 Things to Do Instead

Reading Time: 2 minutes How to NOT Save Money on Taxes When You’re Self-Employed… and 2 Things to Do Instead by Connie VanderzandenOh, I am fired up today!I recently read an article on HerMoney.com — a website I generally trust — that has really gotten my goat! I’ll link the article below in the resources section, but essentially, the author […]

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If Money took a StrengthsFinder Test

Reading Time: 6 minutes If Money took a StrengthsFinder Test by Connie VanderzandenIt’s no secret I’m a big fan of using personality assessments and similar tools in order to improve my communication and other interpersonal skills, especially when it comes to working with my team. So I got to wondering… What if Money took the Clifton StrengthsFinder test? Which strengths […]

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6 Ways Money Talks & How it Influences Our Communication Styles

Reading Time: 7 minutes 6 Ways Money Talks & How it Influences Our Communication Styles by Connie VanderzandenCan you remember the moment you realized that money influences when and how others communicate with you? I certainly can and SPOILER ALERT! It was not my finest moment. 🤦‍♀️What do I mean by influence? I’m talking about the intersection between another person’s expectations […]

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DNA & the Tax Man: Does your fear of taxes reside in your DNA?

Reading Time: 7 minutes DNA & the Tax Man: Does your fear of taxes reside in your DNA? by Connie VanderzandenOver the last few days, I’ve found myself mentioning several times that while February was energetically way better than the last part of 2020, March may be a different story. Then, in the middle of explaining what I meant to […]

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