Debra Erickson’s business The Blind Kitchen provides adaptive assistance the visually impaired. Jackie provides support, guidance.

When Debra Erickson lost most of her vision, she researched ways to stay independent. Debra’s venture, The Blind Kitchen helps the blind and visually impaired. Read how Jackie helped her move forward. Name of business: The Blind Kitchen What the business does: Provides adaptive kitchen tools, knowledge, and strategies to blind and low vision cooks Read More …

Sylvie Menegon credits Jackie for business tips

Menegon Company was up and running before owner Sylvie Menegon started working with Jackie.  Now she has more knowledge to boost her French Caramel Sauce business. Sylvie Menegon credits Jackie for business improvement tips and ideas. Name of Business: MENEGON Company. How many years in business: 2 years and 3 months. What the business does: Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Sherry Triggs is an eCommerce consultant; Jackie B. provides insight

Sherry Triggs’ business was up and running.  Then she took a class with Jackie B. Peterson:  “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Name of business: Selling is the Key Years in business:  Two years (since 2017) What the business does: “We are a consulting firm for individuals wanting to start their own e-commerce business Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Rob King takes control with his marketing business Lunian Design. Jackie’s straightforward coaching helps.

Laid off because your employer didn’t have enough work for you? That’s what happened to Rob King, owner of Lunian Design. He “took control of his own employment situation.” Jackie B. Peterson’s no nonsense advice got him on the right track. Read More …

Solo Business Stories: How Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club fights back against Parkinson’s

Kimberly Berg’s Rebel Fit Club helps people with Parkinson’s Disease.  Jackie’s advice helps her business run at top speed. Name of business: Kimberly Berg, LLC Years in business: 3 Years What led to your current business? “I have a Master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology and an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Read More …

Solo Business Stories: Think you can’t open a store in ten days and be successful? Read the Growing’s story.

Think you are too old too old and have no experience to open a store and be successful?  At 82 years of age, Lyle and Arlene Growing are proof that it can be done. Name of Business:  The Itinerant Artist.  Located in the Lincoln City, Oregon Outlet Mall. How long in business?  Since November 2016. Read More …

Solo Business Stories: People-centered Corona Consulting improved messaging after taking Jackie’s class

How do you create a strong message about your business? Kerri and Jill know they have a solid consulting business.  Jackie helped strengthen their message. We talk with Kerri about their experience. Name of Business: Corona Consulting, LLC Years in Business: “We launched our business in February, 2016, so we have now been in business Read More …

Encore Entrepreneurs: Douglas Lundrigan’s Story

Lighthouse Business Solutions, owned by Douglas Lundrigan, aged 51.  His does business consulting, coaching, training, and development. What makes it successful: “Gaining a deeper understanding of the generational cultural differences; the drain of business wisdom going on as Boomers retire; and the new methods of doing business that work versus some of the old ways Read More …

A Tip from Jackie: Worth Every Penny

“How can I charge what I should to all the people who need me but cannot afford me?,” you may ask. I have many things to say about that. First, if people want your work and it is really important to them, they will find a way to pay for it. You may offer payment Read More …

A Tip from Jackie: Find Your Niche

So how do you choose a deep and narrow niche? Your deep and narrow niche should be one that is very interesting and intriguing to you. It should be in your “sweet spot” where the circles in the Venn diagram—passion, talent, and potential revenue—intersect. If you choose to build your niche where you have interest, Read More …