Connie Hammond
Connie Hammond is the Founder and CEO of Sharing Profiles, a network of resort-based websites including ResortLocals.com, ResortWorkers.com, ResortEntrepreneurs.com, ResortPix.com. She's also produced the Resort Lifestyle Program for entrepreneurs who are ready to live a life on their own terms.
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BA Mass Communications ~ University of DenverInterests
Aspen, Colorado, Resorts, mid-life, relationships, work, work-life balance, entrepreneurship, start-ups, building communities, blogging, skiing, marketing, SEO, SEM, creativity, design, online media, resorts, lifestyle businesses,Motto
Smile. Life's short.Affiliations
Resort Locals, Resort Workers, Resort Entrepreneurs, Resort Pix, Resort Lifestyle Program, Hire Me AspenFavorites
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Do You Suffer from Optorectitus?Are you the type of person who sees the glass as half empty or half full? If you suffer from Optorectitus, what you may really need is an attitude adjustment. -
First Person: Becoming a Penny Pincher and Loving ItI used to believe in the adage that 'you get what you pay for,' but nowadays I've noticed that what I paid for is not really worth the 'get' I got. That's why I've started haggling (and this new approach to saving money seems to be working quite nicely).
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Tattoos: How Much is Too Much?Everywhere I look, I see tattoos. Some are inconspicuous while other tattoos are giant statements to the world about who you are and where you've been. Do you think tattoos are overrated or are they worthy of becoming every-day fashion statements? -
Greed: Pigs Always Get SlaughteredWhy do bosses turn into greedy hogs when dollar signs appear after a big sale takes place? I've worked in sales my entire life, and without fail, I've witnessed greed rear its ugly head too many times when it comes to paying commissions. -
Continuous Learning is the Key to My SuccessOne of the most important lessons I have learned in my life was a saying that came from my beloved grandfather. That lesson was you can lose everything, but no one can take away your education. -
Do You Give Money to Panhandlers?Who do you choose to be in when you encounter a panhandler? Are you, by nature, a giving person or a stingy person? A trusting person or a fearful person? A smart person or a fool? -
How Am I Going to Make a Living in a Resort Town?There exists a real disparity between the have's and the have not's in resort towns. Making money is easy, but making a living proves to be a bit more difficult in the resort town you love. -
Middle-Aged Dating in a Resort Town Can Be ToughHow hard is it to find someone worthwhile when living in a resort town, especially as a 40+ single woman? Here are the pros and cons of dating (from a female perspective).
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Are You Ready to Leave Your Corporate Job Behind?Living like you mean it takes effort. Not to mention, courage. Sometimes the road to success is a long and winding loop back to the place you started. Follow your dreams, and you'll find happiness. -
New Beginnings in the Land of MisfitsAre you a resort-town local who feels dismissed at times by your family and friends? Do you care? Have you shunned society's norms to live a life on your terms? Do you encounter sibling rivalry for following your dreams? -
First Person: Trying to Sell My Home AgainIt's difficult remaining responsible and staying current on your bills when you're unemployed, upside down on your mortgage and working harder than ever to generate income any way you can.
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When You Get the Wind Knocked Out of You...BreatheBeing an entrepreneur is exhausting, exhilerating and dangerous at times! Bottom line? When you are too busy to slow down, sometimes the wind gets knocked out of you to make you stop and breathe. -
Do You Create Your Luck?I'm slowing down to take my time. I'm saying hello with an inviting smile. I'm listening more to my gut, my heart, my friends, and my strangers. I'm re-creating my luck going forward! -
Finding Inspiration when You Least Expect ItMaybe it's age. Maybe it's boredom. Or maybe it's just time to get up off my lazy butt and do what I love so I can love what I do. After all, living like you mean it takes effort...not to mention courage.
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Going Toe to Toe with a 6 Year OldThe 6-year old going on 16 walked over to the front of my cart, looked at me right in the eye, and pushed it with his skinny calves. I stared at him in disbelief. I couldn't believe he had the nerve considering his age and size.
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The Hokey Pokey: Dancing with IndecisionIt's great being a sole-proprietor because you get to make all the decisions. It's also not so great beinga small business owner having to make all the decisions, because you can make mistakes. -
Are 40 Year Olds Too Picky when it Comes to Dating?Are older women just too picky, impatient, and quick to judge, worn down, worn out and just plain jaded? Perhaps so. Is it "settle"-ing if you gain companionship and a really good life with a kind loving man who may not be your romantic ideal?
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Can You No Longer Afford Your Beauty Regimen?Something definitely happens between ages 40 and 45. You no longer can fake it, especially when surrounded by a group of similarly-aged women. No matter how hard you try, there's just no getting around the fact that you're no longer in your 20's.
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The Start Up: Revealed (Part 1)Entrepreneurism is just like a roller coaster ride. It can be so fun, so scary and sometimes it just makes you sick to your stomach. I keep reminding myself that these extreme emotional cycles are all part of the game. A game I chose to play.
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Customer Training?Could someone please tell me when and why every single thing is self service nowadays? Where oh where have all the friendly greeters gone? -
RERO or Redrum?Now that I'm familiar with the lingo, I'm all for RERO. But this whole RERO idea is starting to make me crazy with anticipation. Mad with anxiety. RERO reminds me of REDRUM...it's beginning to feel a bit like MURDER. -
The Good, the Bad and the UglyLife of a small business entrepreneur: THE GOOD: Making Decisions. THE BAD: Google Analytics. THE UGLY: Lesson Learned The Hard Way. -
My Friends Give Me a Headache!My friends ask the tough questions. They expect more from me because they know I can deliver. They want me to be the best I can be. And for that, I am grateful. -
Who Can You "Kudo?"Be Grateful. Compliment Others. We don't sincerely compliment friends, nevertheless strangers, nearly enough. I am going to make a concerted effort to do that more, starting today.
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Too Busy to Slow Down? Doubt It"There's definitely something to be said for stopping. Just stopping whatever you're doing and getting present."
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Wearing Multiple Hats as a Small Business Owner Can Be OverwhelmingStaying balanced as an entrepreneur is key to avoid feeling all alone and overwhelmed as a small business owner. With so much to do and so little time, it's easy to get stuck, anxious and overwhelmed just trying to keep your busy afloat.
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Divine Intervention - Another Great StoryIt's all about serendipity.