Most business owners excel at pitching their goods or services to prospective clients, once. But, if that prospective client doesn’t immediately shout a hearty YES from the rooftops, they walk away, head hung low, and the prospective client never hears from them again. Why? There is a never-ending list of excuses entrepreneurs play through their minds. Do any of these sound familiar? “If they wanted … Continue reading →
Now that I’ve covered the what and the why of business coaching in the previous two articles, I’m going to share the how with you. You do know that the how always comes last, right? Most people try to make the how the first step and then they walk away; head hung in despair, because tackling the how didn’t achieve the desired results. Sound familiar? … Continue reading →
Last week we talked about what a business coach is and what they can do for you and your business. You may have read it and thought, yeah that’s nice, but Margie things are great and I’m growing at a steady clip. Fantastic! So let me ask you this: How would you like to shorten the timeframe to success, avoid painful (and unnecessary) mistakes, and … Continue reading →
Have you seen a boxing match, or maybe you remember the movie Rocky? You know how the boxer always has a guy in the corner with him to towel him down, shoot water in his mouth, stop the bleeding, and give him tips on how to perform better out in the ring? That guy? He’s your business coach. You’re the boxer. See, we’re all out … Continue reading →
Shiny object syndrome is the downfall of many small businesses. Especially solo entrepreneurs. You’ve got to focus. I could end this post with that sentence, because in all seriousness, focus is as imperative to your success as knowledge or skill. Focus. The information available to you today, especially via the Internet, is overwhelming (understatement). Methodologies are thrown in your face, and a hot new approach … Continue reading →
It’s exciting to begin a brand new business. You jump in with both feet and you’re off and running. But eventually you hit an unexpected bump (or two or three). You find yourself stalled. Or just plain overwhelmed. The next thing you know, you’re frustrated or confused and all momentum comes to a halt. Momentum is essential to create a successful, sustainable business. And yet, … Continue reading →
Picture this; you’re sitting in a dark corner of a coffee shop when you spot your dream guy (or girl) sipping their double cappuccino at a table on the other side of the room. You know they’re the one. You have to meet them. You’ve been waiting for someone exactly like them to walk into your life. You throw a wink in their direction. No … Continue reading →
Knowing is Half the Battle G.I. Joe was right. Once you know you’re at the point that expansion is necessary, implementation can ensue. This decision is an important one. You have to gauge the perfect transition time because if growth happens too rapidly then you can incur overwhelming costs that you are unable to manage. On the other hand, if growth happens too sluggishly you … Continue reading →
You want to build a profitable and easily sustainable business that provides the income and freedom you desire as a successful entrepreneur, right? Of course you do! As a business owner who cares, you’re passionate about what you do. You love working with your clients and they love working with you. So why aren’t you satisfied? Why do you feel like all you do is … Continue reading →
If you’ve ever watched any of the Olympics, you saw plenty of high-caliber, legends-in-the-making athletes. So how DO you become an Olympic legend – or in our case, an Olympic entrepreneur? I think it all begins and ends with your choices. In fact, it really boils down to making consistent choices. Period. Oh, alright, I’ll concede that there is a lot involved in becoming a … Continue reading →
