#TeamMLE November Events & Clinics!

While the competition season is winding down, the clinic season is heating up! Keep reading to see who will be where and when! And simply click on the date to be taken to the registration information ...

• November 1st: Jump Chute Clinic with Martin Douzant @ Deerfield Stables (Upperville, VA)
• November 6th: Stephen Bradley Jumping Clinic @ A Bit Better Farm (Brookeville, MD)
• November 13th: Susan Graham White Dressage Clinic @ A Bit Better Farm (Brookeville, MD)
• November 16th-17th: Stephen Bradley Clinic @ Spring Run Farm (Prospect, KY)
• November 23rd: C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic with Glenda Player @ Playland Equestrian Center (Union Bridge, MD)
• November 23rd: Mental Training for Riders with Dr. Tim Herzog @ Karmic Run (Mount Airy, MD)

Trust Yourself and Trust Your Plan!

Sometimes as business owners we need to stop and look inward to ask ourselves the tough questions. For example, when it comes to building your business, do you fully trust yourself, your program and business plan? It's easier than one might think to lose sight of your goals and motivation when we stop trusting ourselves.

MLE can help you learn to trust your program by developing a viable business plan to cover all aspects of your business. A business plan is the foundation for your entire operation; without it, your business will have nothing to stand on. You wouldn’t want to have a cracked or crumbling foundation on your house, just like you don’t want to base your company on a weak business plan. If you are interested in learning more about how MLE can strengthen your business, contact Margaret@mythiclanding.com or visit: www.mythiclanding.com.

Ways to Track Ideas On the Go

Business owners are busy! That's no secret. Especially in the smaller organizational setting business owners tend to "wear multiple hats" with varied responsibilities and are constantly on the go. But we also know that sometimes the best ideas for your business tend to spring up at random times when it's not convenient to pop open your laptop or tablet and write it all down. So what can a crazed business owner do to help keep track of their ideas as they pop into mind?

In this article from fortune.com, they detail five apps which can help track those ideas and keep them organized!

To learn more about Mythic Landing Enterprises (MLE) and how we can help you make time to spend on the important tasks in your business, visit us online at: www.mythiclanding.com!

TEAM MLE Owner Spotlight: Margaret McKelvy

Since we have gained some new clients and for those who don't know her yet, we thought it would be good to re-introduce MLE's president and owner, Margaret McKelvy!!

Margaret’s diverse work background has allowed her to use her skills in public relations, event planning and business development to build MLE from the ground up. What started as a “one woman show” in her studio apartment has grown to a team of six specialized consultants, working together to not only build a better business, but to more importantly, build better businesses for our clients.

Margaret’s resumé includes positions with the Practical Horseman national magazine, The Equiery publication and service, the Maryland Horse Council legislative and trade association, and the Georgetown Preparatory School, among others. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, she holds B.A. degrees in Public Relations and American Studies.

Margaret also boasts an extensive career in competitive equestrian sports with a focus on eventing, which has spanned over many years. When not working or riding, she can be found spending time with her husband, Scott, enjoying all the Washington, D.C. area has to offer.

Learn more about Mythic Landing and the rest of our wonderful staff at: www.mythiclanding.com!

Team MLE October Events & Clinics!

It's finally fall ... our favorite time of year! Take a look at the list below of #TeamMLE activities and sign-up for your spot before it's too late. There's something for everyone! Simply click on the date for a link to sign up!

• Tuesday, October 1st: Stephen Bradley Eventing Clinic @ Waredaca Farm (Laytonsville, MD)
• Friday, October 4th: Jump Chute Clinic with Martin Douzant @ Hickory Manor Farm (Lexington, KY)
• Friday, October 4th: Stargazing at the farm @ Milkhouse Brewery (Mount Airy, MD)
• Friday, October 4th: TERF Makeover Master Class with Martin Douzant @ Retired Racehorse Project Makeover (Lexington, KY)
• Saturday, October 5th: FADS Dressage Schooling Show @ Playland Equestrian Center (Union Bridge, MD)
• Wednesday, October 9th: Stephen Bradley Show Jumping Clinic @ A Bit Better Farm (Brookeville, MD)
• Wednesday, October 16th: Stephen Bradley Cross Country Clinic @ MDHT/Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD)
• Thursday, October 17th: Kelley Williams Cross County Clinic @ MDHT/Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD)
• Thursday, October 17th: Martin Douzant Cross Country Clinic @ MDHT/Loch Moy Farm (Adamstown, MD)
• Sunday, October 27th: C.O.R.E. Rider Clinic with Glenda Player @ Playland Equestrian Center (Union Bridge, MD)
• Tuesday, October 29th: Stephen Bradley Eventing Clinic @ Waredaca Farm (Laytonsville, MD)

How to Prioritize Work When Everything Feels Like #1

A lot of time in talking with our clients across all areas of business, they feel that prioritizing tasks effectively can be a major hurdle to overcome. Why? Because in most businesses, especially in small businesses, many tasks feel like they are all of equal importance on the to-do list. Thanks to an article from Liquid Planner, they offer six steps to help manage your deadlines and get your team motivated!

1. Collect a list of all your tasks.
Pull together everything you could possibly consider getting done in a day. Don’t worry about the order or the number of items up front.

2. Identify urgent vs. important.
The next step is to see if you have any tasks that need immediate attention. We’re talking about work that, if not completed by the end of the day or in the next several hours, will have serious negative consequences (missed client deadline; missed publication or release deadlines, etc.).

3. Assess value.
Next, look at your important work and identify what carries the highest value to your business and organization. As a general practice, you want to recognize exactly which types of tasks have top priority over the others.


4. Order tasks by estimated effort.
If you have tasks that seem to tie for priority standing, check their estimates, and start on whichever one you think will take the most effort to complete.

5. Be flexible and adaptable.
Uncertainty and change are given. Know that your priorities will change, and often when you least expect them to. But—and here’s the trick—you also want to stay focused on the tasks you’re committed to completing.

6. Know when to cut.
You probably can’t get to everything on your list. After you prioritize your tasks and look at your estimates, cut the remaining tasks from your list, and focus on the priorities that you know you must and can complete for the day. Then take a deep breath, dive in and be ready for anything (Liquid Planner.com)."  To read more about these six tips, click here for the entire article!

If you want help getting your business back on track, or just need an extra set of hands to complete some of your urgent tasks, MLE can help! Learn more about the wide variety of services we offer at: www.mythiclanding.com today!

MLE Client Milkhouse Brewery In the News Again!

Tom Barse, Owner of Milkhouse Brewery.
Photo credit: Graham Cullen

MLE is proud of all of our clients and we love sharing when one of them is mentioned in the news locally or nationally. MLE client, Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm, was recently mentioned in the Frederick Newspost in an article entitled 'Frederick area farmers a growing part of local beer brewing market.'

The article talks about how local Maryland brewers, specifically in Frederick County, are looking to keep the majority of their ingredients from local sources. Brewers want to buy and use local hops, yeast and grain but currently the supply can't keep up with the demand. While Milkhouse Brewery keeps 90% of their ingredients local, other Frederick County breweries outsource some of their main ingredients from all over the world. But no matter where brewers buy their ingredients, the farmers and brewers interviewed did agree that the craft beer scene countywide doesn’t appear to be slowing down, especially in Frederick.

Tom Barse, Owner of Milkhouse Brewery.
Photo credit: Graham Cullen

“Frederick City is definitely key to this market … Frederick County has just become a destination spot, and the city’s on fire,” Blackmon said.

“It’s a marketing thing, people love the whole farm to table movement, the field to pint idea, I mean people like to know where their food comes from,” Barse said. “That’s what we’re doing here.” To read the entire article click here. 

Congratulations to Milkhouse Brewery on your continued success! We are proud to have you as a part of #TeamMLE!  Learn more about us at: www.mythiclanding.com!