As Amazon made the rejection rounds last week, cities throughout the nation were taking to heart the things that made them not a fit for the fabled HQ2. Rejection is tough. Why is it so hard to take a rejection and keep on keepin' on? Here’s why it’s so hard, and what you can do about it.

You've got this beautiful clean slate in front of you. And your head is swirling with what you're going to make happen for your business. All that daydreaming is thrilling...at first. Then overwhelm sets in.

What's always worked for you will some day fail. This is true in life and in business, and definitely in marketing. It’s akin to the idea that what got you here won’t get you there. 

The truth is, being an entrepreneur is hard for everyone. Even the most successful entrepreneurs have up days and down days. Every entrepreneur has felt like giving up at some point. So, dear reader, when you hit that wall too, here’s some advice to help pull you through:

Facebook is pretty much every band’s ultimate marketing superpower. Are you using your FB band page for good? Could you maybe could be doing things even better? If you want more fans, more Likes, more people finding you, more people at your shows, more people hearing your music, or more people buying your merch, read on.

When no one’s listening to you yet, most people aren’t convinced you’re any good. Treat yourself -- and what you’re making -- like it matters. Because it does. And not just because the masses get it...yet.

What’s holding you back from growing your business? What’s holding you back from starting your own thing? The Fraud Police attacks take many forms. One of the most insidious might be this one: Someone’s already doing it.

Amy Schumer might not be for everyone (no one who creates art that's worthwhile creates something that's for everyone). But she is a smart, driven, honest, and brave woman in charge of something she built. And she's got a few thinks worthwhile for women, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs.