Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # John Pyron The Business Doctor ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://johnpyron.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [How to Negotiate With Confidence: A Framework for Better Deals](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-negotiate-with-confidence-a-framework-for-better-deals/) - Most small business owners avoid negotiating altogether. It feels uncomfortable, confrontational, or like it risks the relationship entirely — so they accept the first number, whether it's a vendor's price, a client's counteroffer, or a partner's terms. That discomfort is costing real money, on both sides of the ledger. Negotiation isn't about being aggressive. It's - [How to Create a Client Onboarding Process That Sets the Tone for the Whole Relationship](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-a-client-onboarding-process-that-sets-the-tone-for-the-whole-relationship/) - The sales conversation convinced a client to say yes. What happens in the next 30 days convinces them they made the right decision — or plants the first seed of doubt that eventually leads them out the door. Most small businesses pour enormous energy into the sale and almost none into what happens right after. - [How to Build a Company Culture That Keeps Employees From Quitting](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-build-a-company-culture-that-keeps-employees-from-quitting/) - Every time a good employee quits, business owners tend to look for an external explanation: they got a better offer, they wanted a change, it just wasn't the right fit. Rarely does an owner ask the harder question — what about working here made leaving feel like the better option? Turnover isn't just an HR - [How to Track the Right KPIs So You're Not Flying Blind](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-track-the-right-kpis-so-youre-not-flying-blind/) - Most business owners aren't short on data. They're short on the right data. Between accounting software, a CRM, social media insights, and a dozen other dashboards, it's entirely possible to be drowning in numbers while still having no real idea how the business is actually doing. The goal isn't more metrics. It's fewer, sharper ones - [How to Build a Referral System That Generates Leads on Autopilot](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-build-a-referral-system-that-generates-leads-on-autopilot/) - "Most of our business comes from referrals" is one of the most common things I hear from business owners — and it's usually said with pride, right before I point out that it's actually a warning sign. If referrals are happening but you have no system generating them, you don't have a referral engine. You - [How to Stop Working In Your Business and Start Working On It](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-stop-working-in-your-business-and-start-working-on-it/) - If your calendar is full of tasks anyone else could do, and empty of the strategic thinking only you can do, you don't own a business. You own a job — and it's probably the most demanding one you've ever had. This is the single most common trap I see business owners fall into: they - [How to Hire A-Players Without Making a Bad Hire](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-hire-a-players-without-making-a-bad-hire/) - Ask any business owner about their worst hiring mistake, and you'll get a story, not a hesitation. A bad hire doesn't just cost salary — it costs the time spent training them, the clients affected by their mistakes, and the morale of the good employees who had to cover the gap. Most owners treat hiring - [How to Reduce Customer Churn and Keep Clients Longer](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-reduce-customer-churn-and-keep-clients-longer/) - Every business owner obsesses over new customer acquisition. Almost none of them track why customers leave. That's backwards, and it's expensive — because keeping an existing client is almost always cheaper than acquiring a new one. If you're stuck on a treadmill where new sales barely outpace client losses, the fix isn't more marketing. It's - [How to Manage Cash Flow So You're Never Caught Off Guard](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-manage-cash-flow-so-youre-never-caught-off-guard/) - "We had our best year ever, and I still couldn't make payroll in March." I hear a version of that sentence more often than you'd think. It's one of the most confusing moments for a business owner — the P&L says you're profitable, but the bank account says otherwise. That gap isn't a mystery. It's - [How to Price Your Services With Confidence (Without Guessing)](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-price-your-services-with-confidence-without-guessing/) - "What should I charge?" is one of the most common questions I get from business owners — and it's almost never really a pricing question. It's a confidence question wearing a pricing disguise. Most owners set prices by looking sideways at competitors, guessing at what the market will "allow," or picking a number that feels - [How to Attract Better Clients Without Spending More on Ads](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-attract-better-clients-without-spending-more-on-ads/) - Most business owners think their client problem is a volume problem: not enough leads, not enough traffic, not enough budget. But when I dig into the numbers with clients, the real problem is almost always a filter problem — the business is attracting the wrong people in the first place. More ad spend on the - [How to Delegate Without Losing Control of Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-delegate-without-losing-control-of-your-business/) - Most business owners don't have a delegation problem. They have a trust problem dressed up as a delegation problem. "I can do it faster myself." "Nobody cares about this business the way I do." "If I hand this off, quality will slip." Every one of those thoughts sounds reasonable — and every one of them - [The Real Reason Your Sales Team Isn't Closing Deals (And How to Fix It Fast)](https://johnpyron.com/the-real-reason-your-sales-team-isnt-closing-deals-and-how-to-fix-it-fast/) - Every business owner has heard this excuse: "The lead just wasn't ready." "They said they need to think about it." "It's just a tough market right now." Here's the uncomfortable truth I share in almost every sales coaching session: it's rarely the market. It's rarely the lead. It's almost always something fixable happening in the - [How to Increase Profit Margins Without Raising Prices: 9 Strategies Smart Owners Use](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-increase-profit-margins-without-raising-prices-9-strategies-smart-owners-use/) - Here's a question I ask almost every business owner who sits down with me: "If you doubled your prices tomorrow, would you lose more customers than the extra revenue is worth?" Most owners flinch at that question. And that flinch is the problem. Too many business owners believe there's only one lever for profit: charge - [Recurring Revenue Blueprint: How to Turn One-Time Customers Into Lifetime Clients](https://johnpyron.com/recurring-revenue-blueprint-how-to-turn-one-time-customers-into-lifetime-clients/) - If your business had to start completely from zero every single month — no repeat customers, no referrals, no renewals — could it survive? For most small businesses, the honest answer is no. And that's exactly why so many owners feel like they're constantly chasing the next sale instead of building something that compounds. Recurring - [How to Build a Scalable Business That Grows Without Depending on the Owner](https://johnpyron.com/scalable-business/) - Learn how to build a truly scalable business—one that keeps growing and performing at a high level, even when you're not in the room. - [Business Growth Strategy: 7 Proven Ways Successful Companies Stay Ahead of the Competition](https://johnpyron.com/business-growth-strategy/) - Learn the 7 growth strategies driving today's most successful companies—and how to apply them to future-proof your business. - [Why Small Businesses Stop Growing (And How to Break the Growth Ceiling)](https://johnpyron.com/why-small-businesses-stop-growing/) - Discover the real reason small businesses hit a growth ceiling — and the proven scaling strategies successful founders use to break through it. - [How to Get More Customers Without Paid Ads: The Modern Guide to Organic Growth, Referrals & AI](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-get-more-customers-without-paid-ads-the-modern-guide-to-organic-growth-referrals-ai/) - Most business owners are stuck in the same cycle. Spend money on ads. Get a spike in leads. Watch it slow down. Spend more money again. And every time, the same question shows up: “How do I get consistent customers without depending on ads?” Here’s the truth most people miss. You don’t have a marketing - [Why Most Small Businesses Stay Stuck at the Same Revenue Level (And How to Break Through It)](https://johnpyron.com/why-most-small-businesses-stay-stuck-at-the-same-revenue-level-and-how-to-break-through-it/) - There’s a frustrating stage in business that almost every entrepreneur hits. You work harder. You get more clients. You improve your skills. But the revenue doesn’t move. Here’s the truth: You’re not stuck because of effort. You’re stuck because of limiting structure inside your business. The Revenue Plateau Is a Systems Problem Most businesses that - [How to Scale Your Business, Automate Operations & Master Follow-Up for Explosive Growth](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-scale-your-business-automate-operations-master-follow-up-for-explosive-growth/) - Most entrepreneurs don’t struggle because they lack opportunity. They struggle because they become the bottleneck in their own business. At some point, every business owner hits the same wall: Too many tasks Too many distractions Not enough time to actually grow The truth is simple: If your business can’t run without you doing everything, it’s - [How To Leverage Your Power Base](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-leverage-your-power-base-4/) - Power base My first tip is that if you think of a fire pit or a fireplace, it takes enormous energy to light the fire. But as long as you keep throwing a log here or there, a piece of firewood, that fire will keep its heat and stay on. As long as you keep - [Knowing When You Should Hire Help](https://johnpyron.com/knowing-when-you-should-hire-help-3/) - Like every week, I have come together to make the 10X Business Owners Mastermind Call, and it has turned out to be very helpful for new business owners and entrepreneurs. Hiring is a big problem that has always been a headache for business owners. And just about it, we talk to clarify doubts and situations. - [Some Ways To Build Trust In Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/some-ways-to-build-trust-in-your-business-4/) - In business, we all have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counterproductive because they’re based on generic templates that were made to achieve other people’s - [Getting More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/getting-more-done-in-less-time-4/) - This year alone, the topic “How to Get More Done in Less Time” has been brought to my attention on countless occasions. Over 20 one-on-one clients have all strikingly similar things to say to me: “John, I just don’t have enough time.” “John, how can I get more done in less time?” Productivity. To give - [The 5-Step Unlimited Lead Generation System](https://johnpyron.com/the-5-step-unlimited-lead-generation-system-2/) - Business revolves around systems. Whether it’s your hiring process, your sales call scripts, or your event planning process, a strong system is the make-or-break point of success. Lead generation, THE most important aspect of any business, is no different. But before you can create a powerful lead generation system, you need to do a little mental check. What is your mindset around lead generation? Do you feel too much pressure over it? Do you drag your feet or cringe at the thought of being “salesy”? It’s time to clear that up with the truth about lead generation. - [Finance, Accounting, and Bookkeeping](https://johnpyron.com/finance-accounting-and-bookkeeping-4/) - If you had to read a book to start a business and be successful, you would probably never start a business because I don’t think there is enough shelf life to read all the books on how to build a business and anything that can happen. Business is one of those things where you have - [Three Ways To Increase Your Results This Quarter](https://johnpyron.com/three-ways-to-increase-your-results-this-quarter-3/) - The Inner Game – This is your mindset. YOU HAVE GOT to set big goals and have a clear vision of where you are going. See my post here for the perfect example. The Outer Game – This is your systems. Do you have a referral system in place? Let me define a referral system. - [Sales 101: Every Business Sells!](https://johnpyron.com/sales-101-every-business-sells-5/) - No matter what business you are in, creating sales is not an automatic or instinctive process that happens all by itself. Selling takes effort, a plan, and faithful adherence to long-established practices that have remained valid for centuries. Every Business Sells The first thing to realize is that selling is not optional. Sales are the - [How To Manage Your Business Finances](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-manage-your-business-finances-3/) - Administration and finances are fascinating topics. I started the call with a question to Alan Reeves. Your business is the backbone: you have marketing, sales, operations, and service delivery. And then you have Administration in a company's finances. His answer was: Well, if we go to all areas with all verticals, I think it is, - [How Sales Training Consultants Empower Sales Forces](https://johnpyron.com/how-sales-training-consultants-empower-sales-forces-4/) - If sales in your business have become stagnant, you may be looking for reasons why, or you may be searching for ways to turn things around. This may mean hiring new sales staff, letting go of underperformers, changing your pitches, offering incentives, or making other changes in products, prices, or team members. While some of - [Time To Expand Your Service Offerings?](https://johnpyron.com/time-to-expand-your-service-offerings-3/) - Today, I want to tell you about everything we discussed during one of our live call sessions. So, we will take a common problem and solve it together to clarify it. The Problem You have presented to your customer base, a certain product, and certain services or price level, and then you see that you - [Why Write A Sales Plan?](https://johnpyron.com/why-write-a-sales-plan-3/) - As a business owner, you probably already have a business plan, marketing plan, and, hopefully, a One-Page Plan. So you may be wondering: why would I need another plan just for sales? A sales plan summarizes an individual sales campaign or effort and is not the same thing as a marketing plan, which is more - [DISC: An Effective Recruiting Tool... And MORE!](https://johnpyron.com/disc-an-unbeatable-recruitment-tool-and-more-4/) - DISC is perhaps among the most commonly heard terms in corporate boardrooms. Standing for ‘Dominance,’ ‘Influence,’ ‘Steadiness,’ and ‘Conscientiousness,’ the DISC profile helps discover human behavior in different situations. It is a tool that enables management to make effective decisions that will benefit a range of business functions. An unbeatable recruitment tool Since the very - [The Tortoise Or The Hare? Both!](https://johnpyron.com/the-tortoise-or-the-hare-both-2/) - Combining the tortoise and the hare instead of one or the other. JohnPyron.com - [Handling Adversity](https://johnpyron.com/handling-adversity/) - Are you dealing with adversity right now? Are you staying awake late at night frustrated with where your business is at? Maybe your leads or referrals have dried up. Maybe you have a systems problem. Maybe you have more business than you can handle. Maybe you are like I was back in November 2013. I - [The Role & Benefits of a Sales Consultant](https://johnpyron.com/the-role-benefits-of-a-sales-consultant-3/) - No matter the industry, sales and marketing are vital components to turn a profit. If this isn't your expertise, managing these aspects can be simply overwhelming. Instead of allowing your business to suffer, a sales consultant can provide the fresh, innovative, and effective solution to your problems. A sales consultant is a professional who provides - [Giving Thanks Is The Best Beginning](https://johnpyron.com/giving-thanks-is-the-best-beginning-3/) - “There is no better opportunity to receive more than to be thankful for what you already have. Thanksgiving opens up the windows of opportunity for ideas to flow your way.” “Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids - [Strategy Session with John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/strategy-session-with-john-pyron-3/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jASMnQlUT_Eu0026t=8s What is a Strategy Session? People ask daily what is a Strategy Session with John Pyron "The Business Doctor", or someone on his team. Well, this video explains what it is and what the process is. Key Takeaways: Strategy sessions are designed to be high-value, actionable experiences that demonstrate mutual fit between client and - [How to Handle Adversity in Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-handle-adversity-in-business-3/) - Handling adversity is something everyone must do in business. Those who are successful are those who learn how to deal with adversity effectively – and maybe even turn it into advantages. My own process for handling challenges has been honed over decades of having them, and I would like to save you a lot of - [Running Your Business is a Game](https://johnpyron.com/running-your-business-is-a-game-5/) - I coach a lot of people. Most of the time, my coaching is all about taking action. Running a business is like playing a professional football game. I tell my clients to play the game. Show up and play the game daily because running your business is a game. A professional football game consists of - [Coaching and Leading Are Indivisible](https://johnpyron.com/coaching-and-leading-are-indivisible-4/) - Most coaches are seen as leaders though many leaders do not like being thought of as coaches. However, this perception is being changed as we go through the 21st-century leadership challenges. One of the most recognized leadership coaches, Christian Simpson, states, “You cannot lead if you cannot coach!” Contrary to what many people say, coaches - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part Two](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-two-4/) - My last post discussed the first two steps in the perfect sales funnel. These two steps will probably require the most energy and prep work, but the next few steps are where the real magic happens. It’s important that you look at the process holistically and apply your best business behavior to each. So, let’s - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part One](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-one-4/) - As a business owner, you must leverage what you offer the world in multiple ways and generate multiple income streams. Sales funnels can help with this, but only if they are done correctly. In the digital age, it has become easy to create money from nothing, but it still requires the right process! This article - [Eliminating Procrastination](https://johnpyron.com/eliminating-procrastination-4/) - There are three ways you can increase your results this quarter. The Inner Game – This is your mindset. YOU HAVE GOT to set big goals and have a clear vision of where you are going. See my post here for the perfect example. The Outer Game – This is your system. Do you have - [Q & A With a Business Coach](https://johnpyron.com/q-a-with-a-business-coach-5/) - “I’m a sole proprietor, so it is just me. I don’t have anything for sales. Is it worth setting up a program with someone who could do cold calls and create appointments, then I can follow up?” Absolutely! Roberta Lopez does my follow-up calls and appointment setting. The only types of calls I make are - [Finding An Internet Marketing Mentor](https://johnpyron.com/finding-an-internet-marketing-mentor-4/) - Hiring a marketing coach can be a challenging affair to do correctly. While most people can call themselves marketing coaches, not all are above board. Some may not even have legitimate skills in the field of Internet marketing. Fortunately, there are ways to determine the skill level of your potential coach and methods for ensuring - [What Makes Sales Training So Valuable?](https://johnpyron.com/what-makes-sales-training-so-valuable-4/) - In the United States alone, approximately $5 billion is invested in sales training and improvement each year. Why so much? According to a study cited on the Sales Force Training webpage, the caliber of a salesperson is quite possibly the most critical factor in influencing consumers' decisions to make purchases, and whether or not a - [Why You NEED To Create A Schedule For Success](https://johnpyron.com/why-you-need-to-create-a-schedule-for-success-5/) - A schedule is an essential tool for any business and entrepreneur, and most of us already know that. However, most of us don’t treat our calendars quite as important as we should, moving things around, canceling, and rescheduling on the fly. We also don’t schedule everything that should be scheduled – many of us only - [Keys To Investing In A Business](https://johnpyron.com/keys-to-investing-in-a-business-2/) - Much is said about investing in a business and the benefits it represents for your wealth. But let's talk now about how to invest wisely. Protect your wealth and invest based on strategies, defined objectives, and clear scenarios, not luck. After all, a business that is not profitable is not a business. Do not discover the - [Scaling Engagement and Learning with Sales Coaching](https://johnpyron.com/scaling-engagement-and-learning-with-sales-coaching-5/) - Sales coaching is one of the top ways you can forge one-to-one connections with other people while you continue to expand your team on both a size and skill level basis. When your team’s numbers expand, your influence and wealth expand. With proper coaching, you can systematize this process and help everyone succeed as possible. - [Complexity Is Your Enemy](https://johnpyron.com/complexity-is-your-enemy-4/) - In the last live call we had in our 10X Business Owners Mastermind Group we touched on a very important topic for everyone that I always like to highlight to my clients. The fact is that complexity can be our worst enemy. On this occasion, we were accompanied by Michelle Calloway, owner of the company - [Making Effective Calls To Action](https://johnpyron.com/making-effective-calls-to-action-2/) - A call to action is a word, phrase, or button that invites our users to take a specific action we previously defined. You can use them on your website, in a publication on Facebook, Instagram, or any other social network, in your articles and posts, in videos, landing pages, sales letters, contests or promotions, e-mails, newsletters, and - [Protect Your Energy!](https://johnpyron.com/protect-your-energy-3/) - I recently read a book by Jon Gordon called The Energy Bus, which is all about how you focus on things and how to start paying attention to those around you. It talks about our energy and those people that we surround ourselves with and the energy they bring to the relationship. So, I’ve been - [Value Proposition: What Should Be Taken Into Account?](https://johnpyron.com/value-proposition-what-should-be-taken-into-account-3/) - If you are still unclear about what a value proposition is, today I will explain it to you so you can clear your mind. A value proposition is “a phrase that explains how your product or service solves or improves your customer’s problems.” From here, you should consider what makes your value proposition different from - [Playing The Game Well](https://johnpyron.com/playing-the-game-well-3/) - Sales are like a professional football game. just play the game,and if you plan properly, work with the right coaches, and give 100% effort,you will win the game, and you will win it consistently.www.johnpyron.com. - [The Power of the One Page Strategic Plan](https://johnpyron.com/the-power-of-the-one-page-strategic-plan-3/) - Last week, I brought on three new clients. One of them has been in business since 1990. Another, for only three or four years. The third, the one I got very excited about (not that I wasn’t excited about the other two), was the one that has only been in business since June last year. - [The Value Of Quarterly Planning](https://johnpyron.com/the-value-of-quarterly-planning/) - During our recent live call session from the 10X Business Owner’s Mastermind, we had the great opportunity to make it to the end of the month and the end of the quarter, which provided us with a great topic for business conversation. What do we normally do at the end of each quarter of the - [No More Excuses!](https://johnpyron.com/excuses-are-like-armpits-4/) - Excuses are like armpits. If you don’t do something about them, they’re gonna stink! Back in 1994, I had been in business for 3 1/2 years and had no success. I was involved with a network marketing company. I had a mentor, but I wasn’t paying the guy a single dime, which meant I wasn’t - [Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!](https://johnpyron.com/make-2026-your-best-year-ever/) - Want to make 2026 the best year ever? My proven systems and approach will give your company the edge to succeed and grow. Let's set up a strategy session for your business! I am excited to discuss your goals and challenges. Call me at (916) 765-2596 or email jpyron@johnpyron.com. - [Give Yourself A Clean Slate For The New Year!](https://johnpyron.com/give-yourself-a-clean-slate-for-the-new-year/) - How would you like to wake up daily with a clean slate? How would you like to accomplish a goal every single day? How would you like to move one step closer to your dream every single day? Let me share with you a strategy that I use. I teach it to all of my - [Best Business Strategies for Small Businesses](https://johnpyron.com/best-business-strategies-for-small-businesses-3/) - Business strategies represent plans or methods companies use to carry out various functions in their business operations. Large companies tend to use more business strategies, as they often have several departments with different functions. Small businesses can tailor these strategies to their operations and assign them to different employees. Also, companies often use business strategies - [Giving Thanks and Receiving Blessings - Merry Christmas!](https://johnpyron.com/giving-thanks-and-receiving-blessings-merry-christmas-3/) - Christmas is a great time to reflect on all of our blessings throughout the year, and it is a perfect time to give thanks to all who have helped us to grow and become more. Family and friends, for sure. And remember our clients, suppliers, and other vendors that help us do what we do. - [Developing A Custom Sales and Marketing Strategy to Reach Your Goals](https://johnpyron.com/developing-a-custom-sales-and-marketing-strategy-to-reach-your-goals/) - In business, all of us have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counter-productive, because they’re based on generic templates which were made to achieve other people’s goals. Let’s change that today. Let’s look at how to create a custom sales and marketing strategy that actually helps you achieveyour goals. - [Getting More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/getting-more-done-in-less-time-3/) - This year alone, the topic “How to Get More Done in Less Time” has been brought to my attention on countless occasions. Over 20 one-on-one clients have all strikingly similar things to say to me: “John, I just don’t have enough time.” “John, how can I get more done in less time?” Productivity. To give - [Book An Appointment With John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/book-an-appointment-with-john-pyron-4/) - I am excited to discuss your goals and challenges to fast-track your success. Book time on my calendar today. You can call me at (916) 765-2596 or email me at jpyron@johnpyron.com. Or, book an appointment online at https://johnpyron.com/book-appointment/ Make it a great day! - [7 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year](https://johnpyron.com/7-ways-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-new-year-4/) - The end of the year is generally a milestone for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. It can and should be seen as the perfect time to ensure your business is in good shape to face the new year and not just be seen as a chance to celebrate making it through another year. To - [The Power Of Visualizing Your Goals](https://johnpyron.com/the-power-of-visualizing-your-goals-4/) - Visualizing Your Goals Speaking from my own experience, this week alone, I have probably received six or seven calls from clients, friends, and relatives telling me that their business is not working for them. They’ve commented that I’m at a turning point in my business and not having fun anymore. And coincidentally, this week I - [What I Have Learned During My Professional Career](https://johnpyron.com/what-i-have-learned-during-my-professional-career/) - One of the most significant things I have learned during my more than 35 years in the business is that you can make all the money you want; you can know with the proper skill set, training, mentors, etc. The important thing is to ask yourself whether you are happy, have joy, and enjoy the - [Best Sales Strategies, Plans, & Initiatives for Success](https://johnpyron.com/best-sales-strategies-plans-initiatives-for-success-3/) - This week we had a great conversation about sales strategies on our weekly Small Business Owners Mastermind Call. I'll start by telling you my story as a salesperson. My experience as a seller My attitude towards salespeople was reluctant; I didn't believe in that; I always thought they were good people to lie. It - [Marketing Is About Getting Attention](https://johnpyron.com/marketing-is-about-getting-attention-2/) - In a Smart Business Owners call-in session, the central topic was marketing. From marketing, one of the essential things you should know is that word of mouth is organic, as it is the best way to grow a business. Marketing is really about finding out who your target customer is—in other words, it’s finding out - [Recognizing And Stopping Self-Sabotage](https://johnpyron.com/recognizing-and-stopping-self-sabotage/) - Nothing hurts us and stops us from becoming our greatest self quite like self-sabotage. Self-sabotaging is actually more common than many of us are willing to admit. Far too often our goals and dreams come to a grinding halt because of what we irrationally tell ourselves about ourselves. Thankfully, self-sabotaging behaviors and patterns need not - [The Best Way To Begin Is By Giving Thanks](https://johnpyron.com/the-best-way-to-begin-is-by-giving-thanks/) - “There is no better opportunity to receive more than to be thankful for what you already have. Thanksgiving opens up the windows of opportunity for ideas to flow your way.” “Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids - [Top Three Situations That Require a Sales Coach](https://johnpyron.com/top-three-situations-that-require-a-sales-coach-2/) - 1. Finding your courage to get back on the horse. Selling is a tough occupation. Imagine your day peppered with rejection, no after no after no and your job requires keeping your courage high while you search for that one golden YES. Selling is like a rodeo ride; it takes a lot of painful ejections - [Getting the Most Out of Sales Management Consulting](https://johnpyron.com/getting-the-most-out-of-sales-management-consulting-2/) - Running a business is tough. You must effectively market, sell, and manage all of the countless other aspects of day-to-day operations. If you are fortunate enough to have reached a point where it's getting to be too much, it may be time to consider the benefits of sales management consulting. Sales management consulting is one - [Black Friday: What to Expect When You Have a Business](https://johnpyron.com/black-friday-what-to-expect-when-you-have-a-business-3/) - This year’s Black Friday will take place on November 29, and although this event represents a new sales opportunity for many businesses, it could pose a threat. Should your business get ready this year on Black Friday? One of the main consequences of a date as busy as Black Friday is the increase in traffic - [Honoring Veterans](https://johnpyron.com/honoring-veterans/) - Veterans Day began as Armistice Day on November 11, 1919, to commemorate the end of World War I. After World War II and the Korean War, the holiday was expanded to honor all American veterans and was officially renamed Veterans Day in 1954. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the legislation changing the name, and today the - [7 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year](https://johnpyron.com/7-ways-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-new-year-3/) - The end of the year is generally a milestone for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. It can and should be seen as the perfect time to ensure your business is in good shape to face the new year and not just be seen as a chance to celebrate making it through another year. To - [Strategy Session with John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/strategy-session-with-john-pyron-2/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jASMnQlUT_Eu0026t=8s What is a Strategy Session? People ask daily what is a Strategy Session with John Pyron "The Business Doctor", or someone on his team. Well, this video explains what it is and what the process is. Key Takeaways: Strategy sessions are designed to be high-value, actionable experiences that demonstrate mutual fit between client and - [7 Habits of Successful Business Owners](https://johnpyron.com/7-habits-of-successful-business-owners-4/) - When you stop to think about it, business is nothing more than a set of habits and systems. You will have a successful business if you’ve got the magic formula of the right systems and habits. If not, you are in for a world of trouble. As I am always looking for easy ways to - [Time To Expand Your Service Offerings?](https://johnpyron.com/time-to-expand-your-service-offerings-2/) - Today, I want to tell you about everything we discussed during one of our live call sessions. So, we will take a common problem and solve it together to clarify it. The Problem You have presented to your customer base, a certain product, and certain services or price level, and then you see that you - [How To Double Your Sales One Day At A Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-double-your-sales-one-day-at-a-time-4/) - In all of my years as a businessman and coach, there has been one concern that clients have had more than any other: how to increase sales and revenue. At the end of the day, it’s essential to always keep those goals in mind, as they can be the most significant indicator of success or - [Coaching and Leading Are Indivisible](https://johnpyron.com/coaching-and-leading-are-indivisible-3/) - Most coaches are seen as leaders though many leaders do not like being thought of as coaches. However, this perception is being changed as we go through the 21st-century leadership challenges. One of the most recognized leadership coaches, Christian Simpson, states, “You cannot lead if you cannot coach!” Contrary to what many people say, coaches - [Five Strategies To Improve Client Retention](https://johnpyron.com/five-strategies-to-improve-client-retention/) - I often see business owners doing at least 3X more work than they need to get fresh leads because they haven’t kept those clients once they have them. Here are some tried-and-true strategies to improve your client retention. 1. Get to Know Your Client This may seem very obvious, but it’s amazing how many people - [Building Your Power Circle: How to Find and Connect with the Right People for Your Success](https://johnpyron.com/building-your-power-circle-how-to-find-and-connect-with-the-right-people-for-your-success-2/) - Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go after them with purpose and transform your business today! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://10xmastermindgroup.johnpyron.... - [Finish The Year Strong](https://johnpyron.com/finish-the-year-strong-2/) - During this week’s 10X Business Owner’s mastermind live call, we got to touch a topic that many overlook at this time of the year, many times: we believe that the goals that we set ourselves and did not meet before it is lost are performed before the end of the year. And it is not - [Independent Consultants Vs. In-House Sales Consultants](https://johnpyron.com/independent-consultants-vs-in-house-sales-consultants-4/) - Improving an existing sales force is a constant challenge to get it right and improve the team's sales performance. This has led many companies to use In-House services to counsel, train, and consult on issues and concerns in the sales force. While this technique efficiently maintains sales standards and consistent training regimes, it does not - [4 Ways to Take Time Off During the Holidays as a Small Business Owner](https://johnpyron.com/4-ways-to-take-time-off-during-the-holidays-as-a-small-business-owner-3/) - As a small business owner, you may think you can't afford to take time off for the holidays. All work and no play, however, could cause you to feel stressed out, undermining the quality of your work. As the boss, you need to take regular breaks for rest and recuperation from your busy schedule. The following tips can help you get the rest you need without compromising your business. - [Top Tips for Being Successful in Business](https://johnpyron.com/top-tips-for-being-successful-in-business-5/) - Many reasons lead a person to want to start their own project and, at the same time, be successful in business. These reasons range from unemployment to dissatisfaction with the current job, the desire to be their own boss leads many people to make this decision, however, to have a successful business motivation is not - [The Importance Of Your Client Relationship](https://johnpyron.com/the-importance-of-your-client-relationship-2/) - During the last call session of 10X Business Owners Mastermind Group, we touched on a topic of great interest to entrepreneurs: how to build a good client relationship that is true and, above all, lasting. So, the purpose of this call is straightforward: We get together as business owners to talk about business, real-world business - [Be The Tortoise & The Hare](https://johnpyron.com/be-the-tortoise-the-hare-3/) - Here is something you can implement this week to make more sales. I don’t believe that slow and steady wins the race in today's economy. I don’t believe in the tortoise philosophy at all. We all know that going fast for short periods, making considerable promises to everyone in your life, and taking massive action - [How To Make Your Clients Love You](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-make-your-clients-love-you-3/) - A great way to make your clients love you is to unexpectedly do something nice for them. Have you ever gotten an unexpected package in the mail? How did that make you feel? Giving someone a little surprise leaves a lasting impression. It’s a small act that can make a huge difference in your business. - [From Organic Referrals to Predictable Growth | John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/from-organic-referrals-to-predictable-growth-john-pyron-4/) - I’ll show you how to predict the number of referrals you’ll receive each month, down to the exact day and who they’ll come from. Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go after them with purpose and transform your business today! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://10xmastermindgroup.johnpyron.... Become an affiliate and earn a - [Self-Sabotage And How To Stop It](https://johnpyron.com/self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop-it-3/) - Nothing hurts us and stops us from becoming our greatest self quite like self-sabotage. Self-sabotaging is actually more common than many of us are willing to admit. Far too often our goals and dreams come to a grinding halt because of what we irrationally tell ourselves about ourselves. Thankfully, self-sabotaging behaviors and patterns need not - [Giving Thanks Is The Best Beginning](https://johnpyron.com/giving-thanks-is-the-best-beginning-2/) - “There is no better opportunity to receive more than to be thankful for what you already have. Thanksgiving opens up the windows of opportunity for ideas to flow your way.” “Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids - [From Organic Referrals to Predictable Growth | John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/from-organic-referrals-to-predictable-growth-john-pyron-3/) - I’ll show you how to predict the number of referrals you’ll receive each month, down to the exact day and who they’ll come from. Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go after them with purpose and transform your business today! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://10xmastermindgroup.johnpyron.... Become an affiliate and earn a - [Business Tips To Finish The Year Strong](https://johnpyron.com/business-tips-to-finish-the-year-strong-4/) - During this week’s 10X Business Owner’s mastermind live call, we got to touch a topic that many overlook at this time of the year, many times: we believe that the goals that we set ourselves and did not meet before it is lost are performed before the end of the year. And it is not - [How To Know When To Hire](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-know-when-to-hire-2/) - Hiring is a big problem that has always been a headache for business owners. When do you hire someone? I currently have a couple of clients with a mountain of business challenges, and in their case, it was imperative to hire other people. So, how do you know when to hire? I tell all my - [6 Tips To Hire And Retain The Best Employees](https://johnpyron.com/6-tips-to-hire-and-retain-the-best-employees-4/) - The most expensive element of any business is the human resources they have. Although plenty of resources are spent hiring the right employees for various organizational roles, recruitment is only half the job done. Ensuring these individuals continue working for you long-term is arguably more important. Still, attracting the best employees and keeping them loyal - [How To Manage Your Business Finances](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-manage-your-business-finances-2/) - Administration and finances are fascinating topics. I started the call with a question to Alan Reeves. Your business is the backbone: you have marketing, sales, operations, and service delivery. And then you have Administration in a company's finances. 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According to a study cited on the Sales Force Training webpage, the caliber of a salesperson is quite possibly the most critical factor in influencing consumers' decisions to make purchases, and whether or not a - [The Benefits of Sales & Business Consulting](https://johnpyron.com/the-benefits-of-sales-business-consulting-3/) - Today’s business environment has become complex and competitive. Enterprises that do not properly reposition their sales strategy are likely to lag behind in their growth. The sales environment is constantly evolving, and business owners should align themselves with new frontiers in the market, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancements. The path to profitability will be - [How to Develop A Custom Sales and Marketing Strategy to Reach Your Goals](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-develop-a-custom-sales-and-marketing-strategy-to-reach-your-goals-2/) - In business, all of us have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counter-productive, because they’re based on generic templates which were made to achieve other people’s goals. Let’s change that today. Let’s look at how to create a custom sales and marketing strategy that actually helps you achieveyour goals. - [Questions That Will Make You a Better Sales Coach](https://johnpyron.com/questions-that-will-make-you-a-better-sales-coach-4/) - Nothing matches a sales coach for improving the performance of a sales team, especially if you get down in the trenches and offer one-on-one advice on improvement. Understanding your team members—their strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and who they appeal to—allows you to transform each team member into their best self. 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While mitigating some of these market pressures can certainly - [Strategy Sessions 'Done For You' Programs](https://johnpyron.com/strategy-sessions-done-for-you-programs-2/) - We have added specialized coaching plans and 'Done For You' programs for even more personalized services. This allows us to take on an additional four Strategy Sessions per month. All Sessions are First Come, First Serve, so book today! STRATEGY SESSIONS PLUS $750 for Revenue less than $500K $1500 for Revenue more than $500K $2000 - [Benefits Of Sales Training Courses](https://johnpyron.com/benefits-of-sales-training-courses-2/) - When it comes to training programs, most organizations view them as an unnecessary expense. However, when such programs are conducted correctly and with clear goals, they can prove invaluable for the business and employees. It is a well-known fact that sales form the basis of a company. 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A sales plan summarizes an individual sales campaign or effort and is not the same as a marketing plan, which focuses on generating - [Finding An Internet Marketing Mentor](https://johnpyron.com/finding-an-internet-marketing-mentor-3/) - Hiring a marketing coach can be a challenging affair to do correctly. While most people can call themselves marketing coaches, not all are above board. Some may not even have legitimate skills in the field of Internet marketing. Fortunately, there are ways to determine the skill level of your potential coach and methods for ensuring - [Own Your Morning. Own Your Day.](https://johnpyron.com/own-your-morning-own-your-day-2/) - Hey Winners! Today, we are discussing a common problem that many business owners are experiencing. They tell me, “John, I’m maxed out, man. How do I plow through all this stuff?” You know what? I totally relate to this problem. I hired my own coach back in May of 2015. 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Reasons why your business doesn’t sell Lack of trust Users need to recognize a place as safe - [Tasks You Can Outsource To Virtual Assistants](https://johnpyron.com/tasks-you-can-outsource-to-virtual-assistants-3/) - In this week’s video call session of our Business Owners Mastermind group, we met again to discuss an important topic for new entrepreneurs: how many times we let it go by making our work heavier or more tedious. We often do not realize the logistics involved in any project within the workplace. Although, as an - [Some Ways To Build Trust In Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/some-ways-to-build-trust-in-your-business-3/) - In business, we all have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. 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Or, book an appointment online at https://johnpyron.com/book-appointment/ Make it a great day! - [Importance Of Your Powerbase Strategy Call](https://johnpyron.com/importance-of-your-powerbase-strategy-call-2/) - We recently had a special guest, Sonia Benson, who spoke in-depth about the Powerbase Strategy Call and gave us her opinion on it. It’s a challenge to watch it between favorites and underdogs. Because of some of the names, I don’t even recognize them. And I remember people’s circumstances. So when I log in and - [Discover The Essential Steps To An Effective Sale](https://johnpyron.com/discover-the-essential-steps-to-an-effective-sale-2/) - Having an effective sale is one of the most worrying activities for professionals in this practice. It can always be difficult to attract good clients at the beginning. In fact, some people have a gift, a special charm that makes selling a simple transaction, but other people do not, they simply have talent and gifts - [Top Tips for Being Successful in Business](https://johnpyron.com/top-tips-for-being-successful-in-business-4/) - Many reasons lead a person to want to start their own project and, at the same time, be successful in business. These reasons range from unemployment to dissatisfaction with the current job, the desire to be their own boss leads many people to make this decision, however, to have a successful business motivation is not - [Value Proposition: What Should Be Taken Into Account?](https://johnpyron.com/value-proposition-what-should-be-taken-into-account-2/) - If you are still unclear about what a value proposition is, today I will explain it to you so you can clear your mind. 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Moreover, let’s say that the simplest part of the whole process is that, in the end, someone is going to buy our product, but the - [Give Yourself A Clean Slate](https://johnpyron.com/give-yourself-a-clean-slate-3/) - How would you like to wake up daily with a clean slate? How would you like to accomplish a goal every single day? How would you like to move one step closer to your dream every single day? Let me share with you a strategy that I use. I teach it to all of my - [Does Your Customer See You?](https://johnpyron.com/does-your-customer-see-you-3/) - Picture a concert in your mind. You are sitting in an audience of 10,000 people, and your favorite band is up on stage. This picture is clear in your mind. Now, instead of your favorite band, picture your customer up on the sage. The lights come on, and your customer looks out and sees the - [Protect Your Energy!](https://johnpyron.com/protect-your-energy-2/) - I recently read a book by Jon Gordon called The Energy Bus, which is all about how you focus on things and how to start paying attention to those around you. It talks about our energy and those people that we surround ourselves with and the energy they bring to the relationship. So, I’ve been - [How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-achieve-financial-freedom-in-your-business-3/) - Did you start your business with the ultimate goal of achieving financial independence and freedom? Many years later, you have built a company with a few employees, but you are nowhere near attaining financial freedom. I have experienced this many, many times, and I have watched my coaching clients experience it, too. One of the - [Running Your Business is a Game](https://johnpyron.com/running-your-business-is-a-game-4/) - I coach a lot of people. Most of the time, my coaching is all about taking action. Running a business is like playing a professional football game. I tell my clients to play the game. Show up and play the game daily because running your business is a game. A professional football game consists of - [How Sales Training Consultants Empower Sales Forces](https://johnpyron.com/how-sales-training-consultants-empower-sales-forces-3/) - If sales in your business have become stagnant, you may be looking for reasons why, or you may be searching for ways to turn things around. This may mean hiring new sales staff, letting go of underperformers, changing your pitches, offering incentives, or making other changes in products, prices, or team members. While some of - [How To Turn Your Idea Into A Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-turn-your-idea-into-a-business-2/) - Most of my posts, podcasts, and coaching relate to those who already have a business started. Still, I wanted to take a moment to address another type of inquiry I receive quite often: “How do I turn the idea I have into a business in the first place?” This is an excellent time to address - [Scaling Engagement and Learning with Sales Coaching](https://johnpyron.com/scaling-engagement-and-learning-with-sales-coaching-4/) - Sales coaching is one of the top ways you can forge one-to-one connections with other people while you continue to expand your team on both a size and skill level basis. When your team’s numbers expand, your influence and wealth expand. With proper coaching, you can systematize this process and help everyone succeed as possible. - [6 Key Foundations of Selling](https://johnpyron.com/6-key-foundations-of-selling-3/) - No matter what business you are in, creating sales is not an automatic or instinctive process that happens all by itself. Selling takes effort, a plan, and faithful adherence to long-established practices that have remained valid for centuries. Every Business Sells The first thing to realize is that selling is not optional. Sales are the - [DISC: An Unbeatable Recruitment Tool... And MORE!](https://johnpyron.com/disc-an-unbeatable-recruitment-tool-and-more-3/) - DISC is perhaps among the most commonly heard terms in corporate boardrooms. Standing for ‘Dominance,’ ‘Influence,’ ‘Steadiness,’ and ‘Conscientiousness,’ the DISC profile helps discover human behavior in different situations. It is a tool that enables management to make effective decisions that will benefit a range of business functions. An unbeatable recruitment tool Since the very - [Why You NEED To Create A Schedule For Success](https://johnpyron.com/why-you-need-to-create-a-schedule-for-success-4/) - A schedule is an essential tool for any business and entrepreneur, and most of us already know that. However, most of us don’t treat our calendars quite as important as we should, moving things around, canceling, and rescheduling on the fly. We also don’t schedule everything that should be scheduled – many of us only - [10 Business Mistakes That Can Kill Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/10-business-mistakes-that-can-kill-your-business/) - Running a successful business requires careful planning and diligent implementation of business strategies. A successful business also needs excellent customer relations, money management skills, and timely expansion. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that endanger their businesses. Below are ten business mistakes you should avoid. Under-Capitalization You cannot run a business without adequate capital. Many smart - [Avoiding Discouragement In Prospecting For Sales](https://johnpyron.com/avoiding-discouragement-in-prospecting-for-sales-2/) - In this video, John shares how easy it is to be consistent with setting appointments in sales. To reach John, go to www.johnpyron.com. - [Are you a Buffalo or a Cow?](https://johnpyron.com/are-you-a-buffalo-or-a-cow-2/) - John gave a keynote speech at the Placer County Association of Realtors in Rocklin, CA. Check out this short segment on Buffalo vs. Cows. In January 2015, I was at a live event where Rory Vaden shared this story, and it had such a profound effect on my life, and I hope it will for - [From Organic Referrals to Predictable Growth | John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/from-organic-referrals-to-predictable-growth-john-pyron-2/) - I’ll show you how to predict the number of referrals you’ll receive each month, down to the exact day and who they’ll come from. 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The only types of calls I make are - [Coaching and Leading Are Indivisible](https://johnpyron.com/coaching-and-leading-are-indivisible-2/) - Most coaches are seen as leaders though many leaders do not like being thought of as coaches. However, this perception is being changed as we go through the 21st-century leadership challenges. One of the most recognized leadership coaches, Christian Simpson, states, “You cannot lead if you cannot coach!” Contrary to what many people say, coaches - [Power Networking Tips](https://johnpyron.com/power-networking-tips-3/) - Everyone has a network that they influence. This makes them a person of influence (POI). But not everyone is a good POI for you. A good POI for you is someone with a high percentage of your target market inside their network. You and three other POIs can create a power network. How Do You - [Why Quarterly Planning Is Important](https://johnpyron.com/why-quarterly-planning-is-important-3/) - During our recent live call session from the 10X Business Owner’s Mastermind, we had the great opportunity to make it to the end of the month and the end of the quarter, which provided us with a great topic for business conversation. What do we normally do at the end of each quarter of the - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part Two](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-two-2/) - My last post discussed the first two steps in the perfect sales funnel. These two steps will probably require the most energy and prep work, but the next few steps are where the real magic happens. It’s important that you look at the process holistically and apply your best business behavior to each. So, let’s - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part One](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-one-2/) - As a business owner, you must leverage what you offer the world in multiple ways and generate multiple income streams. Sales funnels can help with this, but only if they are done correctly. In the digital age, it has become easy to create money from nothing, but it still requires the right process! This article - [Time To Expand Your Service Offerings?](https://johnpyron.com/time-to-expand-your-service-offerings/) - Today, I want to tell you about everything we discussed during one of our live call sessions. So, we will take a common problem and solve it together to clarify it. The Problem You have presented to your customer base, a certain product, and certain services or price level, and then you see that you - [DISC: An Unbeatable Recruitment Tool... 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Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go - [Getting More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/getting-more-done-in-less-time-2/) - This year alone, the topic “How to Get More Done in Less Time” has been brought to my attention on countless occasions. Over 20 one-on-one clients have all strikingly similar things to say to me: “John, I just don’t have enough time.” “John, how can I get more done in less time?” Productivity. To give - [Make 2025 Your Best Year Ever!](https://johnpyron.com/make-2025-your-best-year-ever/) - Want a strong finish to 2024 and make 2025 the best year ever? My proven systems and approach will give your company the edge to succeed and grow. Let's set up a strategy session for your business! I am excited to discuss your goals and challenges. Call me at (916) 765-2596 or email jpyron@johnpyron.com. - [Giving Thanks and Receiving Blessings - Merry Christmas!](https://johnpyron.com/giving-thanks-and-receiving-blessings-merry-christmas-2/) - Christmas is a great time to reflect on all of our blessings throughout the year, and it is a perfect time to give thanks to all who have helped us to grow and become more. Family and friends, for sure. And remember our clients, suppliers, and other vendors that help us do what we do. - [Eliminating Procrastination](https://johnpyron.com/eliminating-procrastination-2/) - There are three ways you can increase your results this quarter. The Inner Game – This is your mindset. YOU HAVE GOT to set big goals and have a clear vision of where you are going. See my post here for the perfect example. The Outer Game – This is your system. 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In-House Sales Consultants](https://johnpyron.com/independent-consultants-vs-in-house-sales-consultants-2/) - Improving an existing sales force is a constant challenge to get it right and improve the team's sales performance. This has led many companies to use In-House services to counsel, train, and consult on issues and concerns in the sales force. While this technique efficiently maintains sales standards and consistent training regimes, it does not - [4 Ways to Take Time Off During the Holidays as a Small Business Owner](https://johnpyron.com/4-ways-to-take-time-off-during-the-holidays-as-a-small-business-owner-2/) - As a small business owner, you may think you can't afford to take time off for the holidays. All work and no play, however, could cause you to feel stressed out, undermining the quality of your work. As the boss, you need to take regular breaks for rest and recuperation from your busy schedule. 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At least take a bucket so the kids - [How To Make Your Clients Love You](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-make-your-clients-love-you-2/) - A great way to make your clients love you is to unexpectedly do something nice for them. Have you ever gotten an unexpected package in the mail? How did that make you feel? Giving someone a little surprise leaves a lasting impression. It’s a small act that can make a huge difference in your business. - [Be The Tortoise & The Hare](https://johnpyron.com/be-the-tortoise-the-hare-2/) - Here is something you can implement this week to make more sales. I don’t believe that slow and steady wins the race in today's economy. I don’t believe in the tortoise philosophy at all. 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I - [Black Friday: What to Expect When You Have a Business](https://johnpyron.com/black-friday-what-to-expect-when-you-have-a-business-2/) - This year’s Black Friday will take place on November 29, and although this event represents a new sales opportunity for many businesses, it could pose a threat. Should your business get ready this year on Black Friday? One of the main consequences of a date as busy as Black Friday is the increase in traffic - [Finish The Year Strong](https://johnpyron.com/finish-the-year-strong/) - During this week’s 10X Business Owner’s mastermind live call, we got to touch a topic that many overlook at this time of the year, many times: we believe that the goals that we set ourselves and did not meet before it is lost are performed before the end of the year. And it is not - [Building Your Power Circle: How to Find and Connect with the Right People for Your Success](https://johnpyron.com/building-your-power-circle-how-to-find-and-connect-with-the-right-people-for-your-success/) - Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go after them with purpose and transform your business today! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://10xmastermindgroup.johnpyron.... - [From Organic Referrals to Predictable Growth | John Pyron](https://johnpyron.com/from-organic-referrals-to-predictable-growth-john-pyron/) - I’ll show you how to predict the number of referrals you’ll receive each month, down to the exact day and who they’ll come from. Don't wait for referrals to come to you—learn how to go after them with purpose and transform your business today! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://10xmastermindgroup.johnpyron.... 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The only types of calls I make are - [How To Manage The Hiring Process Effectively](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-manage-the-hiring-process-effectively-2/) - One of the operations that every business owner must know is that his business runs perfectly with excellent staff. Recruitment is one of the things that is difficult to find at present. It is finding promising talents who want to work, and you have to have a process and a system in place to do - [Scaling Engagement and Learning with Sales Coaching](https://johnpyron.com/scaling-engagement-and-learning-with-sales-coaching-3/) - Sales coaching is one of the top ways you can forge one-to-one connections with other people while you expand your team on both a size and skill level basis. When your team’s numbers expand, your influence and wealth grow. With proper coaching, you can systematize this process and help everyone succeed. 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To - [Reasons Why Your Business Won't Sell](https://johnpyron.com/reasons-why-your-business-wont-sell/) - On many occasions, more than we would like, we are faced with the problem that we do not know what is blocking our income. But many factors seem to escape our eyes and make your business not sell. Reasons why your business doesn’t sell Lack of trust Users need to recognize a place as safe - [Know the reasons why your business won't sell](https://johnpyron.com/know-the-reasons-why-your-business-dont-sell/) - On many occasions, more than we would like, we are faced with the problem that we do not know what is blocking our income. But it seems like many factors escape our eyes and make your business doesn't sell. 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While he walks, he stops to toss starfish back into the ocean. One day, a little boy runs up to him and asks him what he is doing. The man explains that if the sun beats on the starfish for too - [Give Yourself A Clean Slate](https://johnpyron.com/give-yourself-a-clean-slate-2/) - How would you like to wake up daily with a clean slate? How would you like to accomplish a goal every single day? How would you like to move one step closer to your dream every single day? Let me share with you a strategy that I use. I teach it to all of my - [Giving Thanks and Receiving Blessings - Merry Christmas!](https://johnpyron.com/giving-thanks-and-receiving-blessings-merry-christmas/) - Christmas is a great time to reflect on all of our blessings throughout the year, and it is a perfect time to give thanks to all who have helped us to grow and become more. Family and friends, for sure. And remember our clients, suppliers, and other vendors that help us do what we do. - [Does Your Customer See You?](https://johnpyron.com/does-your-customer-see-you-2/) - Picture a concert in your mind. You are sitting in an audience of 10,000 people, and your favorite band is up on stage. This picture is clear in your mind. Now, instead of your favorite band, picture your customer up on the sage. The lights come on, and your customer looks out and sees the - [7 Tools That Improve Business Productivity](https://johnpyron.com/7-tools-that-improve-business-productivity/) - It’s amazing how apps for business have completely changed the way we approach our workday. They allow us to accomplish more, maximize our potential, and, let’s not forget, simplify our lives. Yet, businesses are using productivity applications on a small scale, and to fully exploit the benefits, managers should review what’s available; 1. ScanBizCards With - [Friends of McBean Park Stadium Event](https://johnpyron.com/friends-of-mcbean-park-stadium-event/) - Many know that The Business Doctor sponsors the Lincoln Potters collegiate baseball team. We are even a host family for players who travel from out of the area. Well, it has gotten even better. We are cooking! I have been selected to provide the BBQ meal at the Dine on the Diamond Event on Saturday, - [The Power of the One Page Strategic Plan](https://johnpyron.com/the-power-of-the-one-page-strategic-plan-2/) - Last week, I brought on three new clients. One of them has been in business since 1990. Another, for only three or four years. The third, the one I got very excited about (not that I wasn’t excited about the other two), was the one that has only been in business since June last year. - [How To Recognize Toxic Customers](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-recognize-toxic-customers/) - Dealing with toxic customers can be a great challenge. Still, if we know how to identify and handle an encounter with them well, we can avoid potentially damaging situations for our business or company. Conflicts can arise with co-workers, bosses, suppliers, and customers in companies. That is why it is so important to establish guidelines - [5 Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Client Retention](https://johnpyron.com/5-strategies-guaranteed-to-improve-client-retention-2/) - I often see business owners doing at least 3X more work than they need to get fresh leads because they haven’t kept those clients once they have them. Here are some tried-and-true strategies to improve your client retention. 1. Get to Know Your Client This may seem very obvious, but it’s amazing how many people - [How To Create Systems In Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-systems-in-your-business-2/) - The first step in creating systems in your business is investing in capture tools to start building your online training university for the people you will ultimately hire. Do this as soon as possible, before you even think you need to hire someone. I use Zoom for this. They have a free version if you - [Running Your Business is a Game](https://johnpyron.com/running-your-business-is-a-game-2/) - I coach a lot of people. Most of the time, my coaching is all about taking action. Running a business is like playing a professional football game. I tell my clients to play the game. Show up and play the game daily because running your business is a game. A professional football game consists of - [How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-achieve-financial-freedom-in-your-business-2/) - Did you start your business with the ultimate goal of achieving financial independence and freedom? Many years later, you have built a company with a few employees, but you are nowhere near attaining financial freedom. I have experienced this many, many times, and I have watched my coaching clients experience it, too. One of the - [Baseline Strategy](https://johnpyron.com/baseline-strategy-2/) - Here is a strategy that you can use to increase your results this month. It is called the baseline strategy. You have a baseline in terms of the results that you are producing. One of the ways you probably measure results is in the money you earn. Let’s say you are earning $5,000 a month. - [Supercharge Your Marketing. Part 2](https://johnpyron.com/supercharge-your-marketing-part-2/) - Part two of a two-part post. Now that we have the description of our perfect client in place, we also know who to go to. See, there are really two phases of marketing. The first phase is the guessing part. We guess at who we are targeting and how. But now, we have the “who” - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part One](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-one/) - As a business owner, you must leverage what you offer the world in multiple ways and generate multiple income streams. Sales funnels can help with this, but only if they are done correctly. In the digital age, it has become easy to create money from nothing, but it still requires the right process! This article - [Supercharge Your Marketing. Part 1](https://johnpyron.com/supercharge-your-marketing-part-1/) - As we are going into the new year, most business owners are looking into how they can make next year better than this one. One area that is always up for improvement is marketing. In fact, it’s the area that my clients and I spend the most time in because it affects every other aspect - [The Many Benefits of a Mastermind Group](https://johnpyron.com/the-many-benefits-of-a-mastermind-group/) - There is always a synergy of commitment, excitement, and energy when people work together; this is what a mastermind group is all about. A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentorship project that helps members find solutions to their problems. The concept was launched by Napoleon Hill in the early 90s when he wrote about how - [Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever!](https://johnpyron.com/make-2024-your-best-year-ever/) - Want to have a strong finish to 2023 and make 2024 the best year ever? My proven systems and approach will give your company the edge it needs to succeed and grow. Let's set up a strategy session for your business! I am excited to discuss your goals and challenges. Call me at (916) 765-2596 or email jpyron@johnpyron.com. - [Mentor Program For Teens](https://johnpyron.com/mentor-program-for-teens/) - We have launched a teen version of our successful mastermind group. Here teens can learn about how to start and run a business. Plus, many other important skills that just aren’t taught anywhere else. We are only charging $99.00 per month. Below is a video further explaining the program and the application process. Have your - [How To Turn Your Idea Into A Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-turn-your-idea-into-a-business/) - Most of my posts, podcasts, and coaching relate to those who already have a business started. Still, I wanted to take a moment to address another type of inquiry I receive quite often: “How do I turn the idea I have into a business in the first place?” This is an excellent time to address - [6 Tips To Hire And Retain The Best Employees](https://johnpyron.com/6-tips-to-hire-and-retain-the-best-employees-2/) - The most expensive element of any business is the human resources they have. Although plenty of resources are spent hiring the right employees for various organizational roles, recruitment is only half the job done. Ensuring these individuals continue working for you long-term is arguably more important. Still, attracting the best employees and keeping them loyal - [DISC: An Unbeatable Recruitment Tool... And MORE!](https://johnpyron.com/disc-an-unbeatable-recruitment-tool-and-more/) - DISC is perhaps among the most commonly heard terms in corporate boardrooms. Standing for ‘Dominance,’ ‘Influence,’ ‘Steadiness,’ and ‘Conscientiousness,’ the DISC profile helps discover human behavior in different situations. It is a tool that enables management to make effective decisions that will benefit a range of business functions. An unbeatable recruitment tool Since the very - [How to Handle Adversity in Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-handle-adversity-in-business-2/) - Handling adversity is something everyone must do in business. Those who are successful are those who learn how to deal with adversity effectively – and maybe even turn it into advantages. My own process for handling challenges has been honed over decades of having them, and I would like to save you a lot of - [7 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year](https://johnpyron.com/7-ways-businesses-can-prepare-for-the-new-year/) - The end of the year is generally a milestone for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. It can and should be seen as the perfect time to ensure your business is in good shape to face the new year and not just be seen as a chance to celebrate making it through another year. To - [Why You NEED To Create A Schedule For Success](https://johnpyron.com/why-you-need-to-create-a-schedule-for-success-2/) - A schedule is an essential tool for any business and entrepreneur, and most of us already know that. However, most of us don’t treat our calendars quite as important as we should, moving things around, canceling, and rescheduling on the fly. We also don’t schedule everything that should be scheduled – many of us only - [10 Business Mistakes That Can Kill Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/10-business-mistakes-that-can-kill-your-business-2/) - Running a successful business requires careful planning and diligent implementation of business strategies. A successful business also needs excellent customer relations, money management skills, and timely expansion. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that endanger their businesses. Below are ten business mistakes you should avoid. Under-Capitalization You cannot run a business without adequate capital. Many smart - [Duties & Responsibilities of Sales Consultants](https://johnpyron.com/duties-responsibilities-of-sales-consultants-2/) - The job of a sales consultant can encompass many things, and the decision to hire a sales consultant is often wrestled with. As a business owner, you may know that your sales department needs help, but you aren’t sure what a sales consultant can do. Not only that but there are plenty of horror stories - [6 Key Foundations of Selling](https://johnpyron.com/6-key-foundations-of-selling-2/) - No matter what business you are in, creating sales is not an automatic or instinctive process that happens all by itself. Selling takes effort, a plan, and faithful adherence to long-established practices that have remained valid for centuries. Every Business Sells The first thing to realize is that selling is not optional. Sales are the - [Getting Effective Sales and Marketing Training for Your Team](https://johnpyron.com/getting-effective-sales-and-marketing-training-for-your-team-2/) - Sales and marketing training is the key to producing and maintaining a well-performing sales and marketing staff. Continual training updates the necessary skill sets of the staff and helps create a unifying force that generates a bond between the different elements allowing for better performance. Also, sales and marketing training can reenergize a lagging sales - [How to Be a Good Coach](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-be-a-good-coach-2/) - Coaching successful salespeople is not that different from coaching a winning sports team. A championship coach inspires his players to perform at their highest level so they achieve important goals. A sales coach is charged with doing the same thing for a sales force. The goal of sales coaching is simple. The practice is done - [Online Marketing Tips To Increase Sales](https://johnpyron.com/online-marketing-tips-to-increase-sales/) - The online market has become competitive, with small, medium, and large businesses jumping into the fray. However, the biggest reason for a competitive atmosphere in the cyber world is that more people are now using the Internet to shop for products and services. They are doing this to reduce the time they spend on making - [5 Tips to Gaining More Freedom in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/5-tips-to-gaining-more-freedom-in-your-business-2/) - There are so many occasions when the business we work so hard to create winds up growing into a chain around our neck. We simply get caught up in the tide of micromanaging things to make certain all is well and that it continues in the intended positive direction. It is not at all uncommon - [Are you a Buffalo or a Cow?](https://johnpyron.com/4584-2/) - John gave a keynote speech at the Placer County Association of Realtors in Rocklin, CA. Check out this short segment on Buffalo vs. Cows. In January 2015, I was at a live event where Rory Vaden shared this story, and it had such a profound effect on my life, and I hope it will for - [Want to Sell Your Business?](https://johnpyron.com/want-to-sell-your-business/) - The Business Doctor continues to negotiate more business sales. I have successfully negotiated two more business sales. Valuation, Contracts, Financing, and negotiations I can handle it all. Here are a couple of businesses we just agreed on: Placer Fleet Services and Ice Lounge Cryotherapy. Let's talk! https://johnpyron.com/book-appointment/ - [Get Excited About Thursdays!](https://johnpyron.com/get-excited-about-thursdays/) - Get Excited about the 10X Small Business Owners Mastermind Call Each Thursday at 4 p.m. (PST) I am excited to discuss your goals and challenges so we can fast-track your success. Book time on my calendar today. You can call me at (916) 765-2596 or email me at jpyron@johnpyron.com. Make it a great day! - [How to Double Your Sales One Day at a Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-double-your-sales-one-day-at-a-time-2/) - In all of my years as a businessman and coach, there has been one concern that clients have had more than any other: how to increase sales and revenue. At the end of the day, it’s important to always keep those goals in mind, as they can be the largest indicator of success or failure - [Sales Coaching: Enough Talk – It’s Time To Get Serious!](https://johnpyron.com/sales-coaching-enough-talk-its-time-to-get-serious-2/) - Sales coaching is something that needs to be done in every business on a day-to-day basis. Maintaining a strong team is done through communication about what works, what does not, and how to make every day successful. One of the pitfalls of sales coaching is that it can lead to a lot of time talking - [GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for California Competes Tax Credits and Grants](https://johnpyron.com/go-biz-now-accepting-applications-for-california-competes-tax-credits-and-grants/) - [Own Your Morning](https://johnpyron.com/own-your-morning-3/) - Hey Winners! Today, we are discussing a common problem that many business owners are experiencing. They tell me, “John, I’m maxed out, man. How do I plow through all this stuff?” You know what? I totally relate to this problem. I hired my own coach back in May of 2015. One of the things I’ve - [Effective Negotiation Tactics Anyone Can Use](https://johnpyron.com/effective-negotiation-tactics-anyone-can-use-2/) - People negotiate with each other for almost everything at almost every level. However, negotiation takes a much more serious role when it comes to business. If, as a businessman, you don’t have good negotiation skills, you are either losing customers or giving up a good chunk of your profits. Unfortunately, negotiation doesn’t come naturally to - [Schedule Yourself to Success](https://johnpyron.com/schedule-yourself-to-success-2/) - There’s no shortage of programs, gurus, and articles about time management. Perhaps one of the most famous time management concepts is Dr. Stephen Covey’s Time Matrix, in which we focus on “Important but not Urgent” tasks and eliminate important and urgent things. But what I’ve discovered in my own years of building and running businesses - [21st Century Leadership: Coaching and Leading Are Indivisible](https://johnpyron.com/21st-century-leadership-coaching-and-leading-are-indivisible-2/) - Most coaches are seen as leaders, though many leaders do not like being thought of as coaches. However, this perception changes as we go through the 21st-century leadership challenges. One of the most recognized leadership coaches, Christian Simpson, states, “You cannot lead if you cannot coach!” Contrary to what many people say, the coaches do - [How Can Sales Coaching Make a Good Salesperson Great?](https://johnpyron.com/how-can-sales-coaching-make-a-good-salesperson-great-2/) - Let’s take a look at some of the world’s best performers: Tiger Woods, Taylor Swift, and Bjorn Borg. Now, what do all of these performers have in common despite being in different industries? They all have a coach. Top performers in every industry utilize sales coaching to help them achieve higher goals. So why would - [Questions That Will Make You a Better Sales Coach](https://johnpyron.com/questions-that-will-make-you-a-better-sales-coach-2/) - Nothing matches a sales coach for improving the performance of a sales team, especially if you get down in the trenches and offer one-on-one advice on improvement. Understanding your team members—their strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and who they appeal to—allows you to transform each team member into their best self. But to get there, you need - [Three Ways To Increase Your Results This Quarter](https://johnpyron.com/three-ways-to-increase-your-results-this-quarter/) - The Inner Game – This is your mindset. YOU HAVE GOT to set big goals and have a clear vision of where you are going. See my post here for the perfect example. The Outer Game – This is your systems. Do you have a referral system in place? Let me define a referral system. - [Self-Sabotage and How to Stop it](https://johnpyron.com/self-sabotage-and-how-to-stop-it/) - Nothing hurts us and stops us from becoming our greatest self quite like self-sabotage. Self-sabotaging is actually more common than many of us are willing to admit. Far too often our goals and dreams come to a grinding halt because of what we irrationally tell ourselves about ourselves. Thankfully, self-sabotaging behaviors and patterns need not - [Independent Consultants Vs. In-House Sales Consultants](https://johnpyron.com/independent-consultants-vs-in-house-sales-consultants/) - Improving an existing sales force is a constant challenge to get it right and improve the team's sales performance. This has led many companies to use In-House services to counsel, train, and consult on issues and concerns in the sales force. While this technique efficiently maintains sales standards and consistent training regimes, it does not - [B2B Lead Generation Is A Most Effective Sales Strategy](https://johnpyron.com/b2b-lead-generation-is-a-most-effective-sales-strategy/) - B2B lead generation is one of the most effective strategies you will find in business marketing. Despite being effective, businesses are still unable to grow sales using this strategy, mainly because there are many factors to consider when it comes to sales output. If your sales team lacks training, it can be a weak point - [The Ultimate Referral System](https://johnpyron.com/the-ultimate-referral-system-2/) - One of the most frequently asked questions I get as a sales coach is: how can I generate leads? What's new? What is working? Is this the most effective approach? While there are multiple ways to generate leads, one of the best is leveraging current customers. Asking for referrals from your current clients/customers should absolutely - [Want To Start A Business But Don’t Know How?](https://johnpyron.com/want-to-start-a-business-but-dont-know-how/) - Compared to having a job, starting a business allows us to be able to earn a high income, set our own hours, use our full potential, and have the satisfaction of having created and accomplished something on our own. So, whatever your reasons, such as that you cannot get a job, you have finally convinced yourself - [Scaling Engagement and Learning with Sales Coaching](https://johnpyron.com/scaling-engagement-and-learning-with-sales-coaching-2/) - Sales coaching is one of the top ways you can forge one-to-one connections with other people while you continue to expand your team on both a size and skill level basis. When your team’s numbers expand, your influence and wealth expand. With proper coaching, you can systematize this process and help everyone succeed as possible. - [Tips To Stop Multi-Tasking and Increase Sales](https://johnpyron.com/tips-to-stop-multi-tasking-and-increase-sales/) - The core and backbone of a business is its sales. Without making sales, the whole essence of the business diminishes. As a business person, entrepreneur, or salesperson, it is important for you to find ways of promoting and sustaining your sales to stay on top of your game. Our sales expert and doctor, John Pyron, - [How to Grow Your Business with Strategic Relationships](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-grow-your-business-with-strategic-relationships-2/) - No man is an island, and neither is any business. When we start out in our business, chances are we’re doing every job – from janitor to customer service rep to CEO. That’s a great start so that you can get a good idea of what it actually takes to run your business in every - [How Sales Training Consultants Empower Sales Forces](https://johnpyron.com/how-sales-training-consultants-empower-sales-forces-2/) - If sales in your business have become stagnant, you may be looking for reasons why, or you may be searching for ways to turn things around. This may mean hiring new sales staff, letting go of underperformers, changing your pitches, offering incentives, or making other changes in products, prices, or team members. While some of - [Creating The Perfect Sales Funnel: Part Two](https://johnpyron.com/creating-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-two/) - My last post discussed the first two steps in the perfect sales funnel. These two steps will probably require the most energy and prep work, but the next few steps are where the real magic happens. It’s important that you look at the process holistically and apply your best business behavior to each. So, let’s - [Business Prescriptions: Sales and Marketing Consulting](https://johnpyron.com/business-prescriptions-sales-and-marketing-consulting-2/) - Sales and marketing strategies are crucial to the establishment and growth of any business because together, they encompass finding and reaching customers and then using methods by which products will be sold to those customers. Sometimes companies – especially new companies – need help in these areas because they are not quite in tune with - [Strategies for Having Repeat Success](https://johnpyron.com/strategies-for-having-repeat-success-2/) - In business, all of us have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counter-productive because they’re based on generic templates which were made to achieve other - [How To Get More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time-3/) - Within this year alone, the topic “How To Get More Done in Less Time” has been brought to my attention on countless occasions. Over 20 one-on-one clients have all strikingly similar things to say to me. “John, I just don’t have enough time.” “John, how can I get more done in less time?” Productivity. To give an - [Why Sales and Marketing Consulting is Worth Your Investment](https://johnpyron.com/why-sales-and-marketing-consulting-is-worth-your-investment-2/) - The nature of sales and marketing consulting is such that many professionals do not understand its true purpose. Since most sales forces are already operational and most marketing departments are already generating leads, consulting can seem like a misuse of resources. However, this is actually a great way to boost the capabilities of both your - [Coaching and Leading Are Indivisible](https://johnpyron.com/coaching-and-leading-are-indivisible/) - Most coaches are seen as leaders though many leaders do not like being thought of as coaches. However, this perception is being changed as we go through the 21st-century leadership challenges. One of the most recognized leadership coaches, Christian Simpson, states, “You cannot lead if you cannot coach!” Contrary to what many people say, coaches - [Self-Management In Successful Leadership](https://johnpyron.com/self-management-in-successful-leadership/) - Being a leader is not as easy as being a manager. To be a leader, you have to build belief and trust from those around you. You need to have a vision so as to lead people in a positive direction. Additionally, you need to be astute when you make decisions as it steers the - [Internet Marketing Coach – Finding a Mentor](https://johnpyron.com/internet-marketing-coach-finding-a-mentor-2/) - Hiring a marketing coach can be a challenging affair to do properly. While most anyone can call themselves a marketing coach, not all of these individuals are above board. Some may not even have legitimate skills in the field of Internet marketing. Fortunately, there are ways to determine the skill level of your potential coach - [Three Benefits Of Sales Training Courses](https://johnpyron.com/three-benefits-of-sales-training-courses/) - When it comes to training programs, most organizations view them as an unnecessary expense. However, when such programs are conducted properly, with clear goals, they can prove to be invaluable for the business as well as employees. It is a well-known fact that sales form the basis of a business. Hence, investing in effective sales - [Choosing a Consultancy Agency](https://johnpyron.com/choosing-a-consultancy-agency-2/) - Sales consulting A sales consultancy agency can be an asset to a business. Choosing the right agency can make or break your business. That is why it is important to evaluate the agency against your business needs. It is important to remember that most consultancies have a lot to offer, but they are not equal. - [Growing Sales, Profits, and Customer Loyalty In Today’s Economy](https://johnpyron.com/growing-sales-profits-and-customer-loyalty-in-todays-economy/) - Profit growth In the modern global economy, the ever-changing marketplace can present a challenge to any business that wishes to meet the goals of growing sales, increasing profits, and generating customer loyalty. Tried and true business strategies are meeting resistance and are slowly declining in effectiveness due to increasingly diverse market pressures. While mitigating some - [Negotiating Skills - Don't Let Emotion Cost You $98,000](https://johnpyron.com/negotiating-skills-dont-let-emotion-cost-you-98000/) - Learning how to negotiate is one of the most important skills in life, whether it's in business or convincing your kid to eat foods they don't like (this I know from dealing with both of my sons when they were little). There are four golden rules you must follow if you want to get - [The Benefits of Sales & Business Consulting](https://johnpyron.com/the-benefits-of-sales-business-consulting/) - Today’s business environment has become complex and competitive. Business enterprises that do not reposition their sales strategy properly are likely to drag behind in their growth. The sales environment is constantly evolving, and business owners should align themselves to new frontiers in the market, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancements. The path to profitability will - [Happy Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!](https://johnpyron.com/happy-independence-day-happy-4th-of-july/) - Wherever you are, I wish you an enjoyable holiday celebrating our Independence Day which we celebrate on July 4th each year. All my best to all on this great day. - [Five Basic Principles for Effective Sales Management](https://johnpyron.com/five-basic-principles-for-effective-sales-management-2/) - Sales management is a challenging effort. On the one hand, you want to empower everyone. But on the other hand, you want to keep the legal department happy and ensure you keep everyone reined in enough to avoid over-promising or becoming non-compliant with any regulations. The following basic rules of sales management should keep everything - [Overcoming Sales Blocks with Effective Sales Coaching Tips](https://johnpyron.com/overcoming-sales-blocks-with-effective-sales-coaching-tips/) - Closing the sale is the key to a strong business. This is the case whether you are working on B2B transactions or working in retail sales. There is an art to making the deal. For many team members, turning a no into a yes is not easy. People feel that they may come across too - [Keys to an Effective Success Schedule](https://johnpyron.com/keys-to-an-effective-success-schedule-2/) - In a past post, I discussed how to begin creating a personalized success schedule. This process inevitably brings up a lot of questions for clients, so I’d like to follow up with some more tips on creating the most effective schedule possible. First and foremost, get in the habit of treating yourself as the most - [Increasing Results in the 2nd Half of the Year!](https://johnpyron.com/increasing-results-in-the-2nd-half-of-the-year/) - We are coming up in the summer months of this year, and the tendency of many business owners is to go into vacation mode while the kids are out of school. My suggestion is to NOT fall into that trap but to take advantage of the competition instead, resting on their laurels. This could be - [The 5 Emotions That Drive Customer Loyalty](https://johnpyron.com/the-5-emotions-that-drive-customer-loyalty-2/) - Customer loyalty is an important aspect of your business. Customer loyalty helps you retain customers and keeps them from buying your competitor’s products or using your competitor’s services. However, many businesses are not sure just how to drive customer loyalty. Believe it or not, emotions play a huge role in this. Here are five emotions - [How To Position Yourself For Success](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-position-yourself-for-success-2/) - You have got to start with your mindset. Start by implementing a morning routine. This is the same as putting your own oxygen mask on first. This often goes against all of our instincts. 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In fact, some people have a gift, a special charm that makes selling a simple transaction, but other people do not, they simply have - [How to sell to an indecisive customer](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-sell-to-an-indecisive-customer/) - One of the situations that make salespeople and salespeople the most nervous is how they should act when faced with an indecisive customer. The nervousness of the merchants is given by the possibility of losing the potential sale depending on how they act. Therefore, the seller has doubts about forcing the relationship with the - [Everything you need to know about your buyer persona](https://johnpyron.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-buyer-persona/) - Before getting into the subject, you must know that the buyer persona refers to the ideal or archetypal customer. In essence, it consists of developing a profile that fits with a group of potential clients who have similar characteristics. 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Also, one of - [Strategies to retain a customer](https://johnpyron.com/strategies-to-retain-a-customer/) - One of the obsessions of a marketing entrepreneur is user acquisition, but this is not the only one, retain a customer and the churn rate are also issues that concern (and a lot) professionals. There is no doubt that user acquisition is one of the most important pillars and, in general, one of the - [Find out how to attract more customers](https://johnpyron.com/find-out-how-to-attract-more-customers/) - If customers do not enter our business, we cannot sell, therefore, the first objective of any business, before selling, is to know how to attract more customers. But getting more customers is not so simple, it requires being very clear about the strategic issues of your business and attending to many small details that - [Do you want to start a business and you don't know how?](https://johnpyron.com/do-you-want-to-start-a-business-and-you-dont-know-how/) - Compared to having a job, start a business allows us to be able to earn a high income, set our own hours, use our full potential, and have the satisfaction of having created and accomplished something on our own. So, whatever your reasons, such as that you cannot get a job, you have finally - [Top Tips for Being Successful in Business](https://johnpyron.com/top-tips-for-being-successful-in-business/) - There are many reasons that lead a person to want to start their own project and at the same time be successful in business. These reasons range from unemployment to dissatisfaction with the current job, the desire to be their own boss leads many people to make this decision, however, to have a successful - [Know the business trends for 2021](https://johnpyron.com/know-the-business-trends-for-2021/) - If you wonder what are the most profitable business trends to undertake because you want to start the year on the right foot, but you still feel a bit disoriented, one of the best ways is to know the businesses that are booming and whose ventures are a possibility to grow. Therefore, in this - [Protect your energy at all cost!](https://johnpyron.com/protect-your-energy-at-all-cost/) - I recently read this book by Jon Gordon called The Energy Bus and it’s all about how you focus on things and how to start paying attention to those things around you. It talks about our own personal energy and those people that we surround ourselves with and the energy they bring to the relationship. - [Networking: A Lead Generation Strategy](https://johnpyron.com/networking-a-lead-generation-strategy/) - It can be overwhelming to run different revenue-producing and lead generation strategies simultaneously. Often, handling numerous business activities can cause us to lose our focus. While it can sometimes help generate more sales, it can also negatively affect the quality of your work. Even if it is what you do best. One of the most - [ Everything You Should Know About Sales Mastery](https://johnpyron.com/everything-about-sales-mastery-john-pyron/) - They say that slow and steady wins the race. The story of the tortoise and the hare taught us that lesson. Many stand by this mentality and believe in taking things at a steady pace – building their way slowly until they reach their goals.If you’re in sales, it’s safe to assume that you are highly motivated to keep moving up - [The Sales Mountain](https://johnpyron.com/the-sales-mountain/) - A client of mine, Deborah, came to me five years ago. Within the first two weeks of working with her, I discovered that she had a resistance to sales. Deborah had been in business at the time for 22 years, with a graphic design and web development company. She could not get her income beyond - [Q & A With a Business Coach](https://johnpyron.com/business-coach-q-a/) - "I'm a sole proprietor, so it is just me. I don't have anything for sales. Is it worth trying to set up a program with someone who could do cold calls and create appointments, then I can follow up?" Absolutely! Roberta Lopez does my follow up calls and appointment setting. The only types of calls - [You Probably Have a Resistance to Sales](https://johnpyron.com/help-from-a-sales-coach/) - We're natural born salespeople as a human race. If you doubt me on that, think of a toddler. When you try to tell them you no, they don't give up, they persist, push, and come up with all kinds of different angles to win you over. Let me give you some sales coaching, sales is - [Get Your Foundation Nailed Down Now](https://johnpyron.com/get-your-foundation-nailed-down-now/) - Last week I talked about the one-page business plan and why you have to have it. Today, I’m covering the rest of your business operations. Do you have the operational processes and systems in place to where you can go out to the market without drowning? Ask yourself this, if we increased your revenue by - [The Power of the One Page Strategic Plan](https://johnpyron.com/the-power-of-the-one-page-strategic-plan/) - Last week I brought on three new clients. One of them has been in business since 1990. Another, for only three or four years. The third, the one I got very excited about (not that I wasn't excited about the other two) was the one that has only been in business since June of last - [Get More Leads with Facebook Marketing](https://johnpyron.com/get-more-leads-with-facebook-marketing/) - I often get asked how to generate leads from Facebook. Facebook is a social media platform, meaning, you got to get into a social conversation beyond, “this is who I am, and this is what I can do, and I'd love to come out and do it for you.” Nobody cares about that crap. Let - [How to Make Your Clients Love You](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-make-your-clients-love-you/) - A great way to make your clients love you is to do something nice for them unexpectedly. Have you ever gotten an unexpected package in the mail? How did that make you feel? It leaves a lasting impression on someone when you give them a little surprise. It’s a small act that can make a - [How to Follow Through for Your Clients](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-follow-through-for-your-clients/) - You must follow through if you want to retain your clients. When you are selling a high-ticket item or service, you need to make darn sure that your client is happy they hired you. The last thing you want is for your clients to have buyer’s remorse. An easy way to do this is by - [Why You Need a System for Client FeedbackCategorized](https://johnpyron.com/why-you-need-a-system-for-client-feedback/) - Do you have a system for client feedback? There is no better way to improve your client retention than hearing from your clients themselves. You have got to have a feedback system in your business. You can set up a survey or speak directly to them. This feedback can be good, bad, or both. I always - [How to Get to Know Your Clients](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-get-to-know-your-clients/) - If you have not taken the time to get to know your clients you need to read this story. Back in 2001, I was a partner in a company. I owned a very small percentage of the company, which essentially made me a glorified employee with an ego. I became a part owner when the - [The Importance of Client Retention](https://johnpyron.com/the-importance-of-client-retention/) - The greatest compliment you can get from a client is having them stick around for years and years. In 2006, I started a company called Intelligent Business Network Solutions. I signed on Kurt Olsen as a client that same year. When I sold the company in 2013, Kurt stayed with me instead of going with - [How to Achieve Financial Freedom in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-achieve-financial-freedom-in-your-business/) - Did you start your business with the ultimate goal of achieving financial independence and freedom? Now, many years later, you have built a company with a few employees, but you are nowhere near attaining financial freedom. I have experienced this many, many times, and I have watched my coaching clients experience it, too. One of - [How to Create Systems in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-systems-in-your-business/) - The first step in creating systems in your business is investing in capture tools so you can start building your online training university for the people you are ultimately going to hire. Do this as soon as possible, before you even think you need to hire someone. I use Zoom for this. They have a - [How to Create Leverage in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-leverage-in-your-business/) - When you first start a business, you are the CEO: not the Chief Executive Officer, but the Chief Everything Officer. You’re the marketing person the salesperson, the graphic designer, the customer service manager. Everything relies on you to get things done when you are in that first stage of business. The first thing you have - [Running Your Business is a Game](https://johnpyron.com/running-your-business-is-a-game/) - I coach a lot of people. Most of the time my coaching is all about taking action. Running a business is like playing a professional football game. I tell my clients to play the game. Show up and play the game every day because running your business is a game. A professional football game consists - [10x Business Coaching Call - How to Grow in the Off Season](https://johnpyron.com/10x-business-coaching-call-how-to-grow-in-the-off-season/) - One of my 10x Business Owner's Mastermind Group members, Andrea Young, makes organic products for hair skin and nails. They are olive-oil based and free of nuts and other allergens. She gets the olive oil straight from a local orchard, and sells them to salons, tattoo artists, and health and fitness establishments, but wants to - [How to Position Yourself for Success](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-position-yourself-for-success/) - You have got to start with your mindset. Start by implementing a morning routine. This is the same as putting your own oxygen mask on first. This often goes against all of our instincts. Your business is your baby, and just like on the airplane when they tell you to put your mask on before - [Power Networking Tips](https://johnpyron.com/power-networking-tips/) - Everyone has a network that they have influence with. This makes them a person of influence (POI). But, not everyone is a good POI for you. A good POI for you is someone who has a high percentage of your target market inside their network. You and 3 other POIs can create a power network. - [Eliminate Procrastination](https://johnpyron.com/eliminate-procrastination/) - There are three ways you can increase your results this quarter. The Inner Game – This is your mindset. YOU HAVE GOT to set big goals and have a clear vision of where you are going. See my post here for the perfect example. The Outer Game – This is your systems. Do you have - [The Ultimate Referral System](https://johnpyron.com/the-ultimate-referral-system/) - One of the most common requests I get is, “how do I generate leads? Give me another lead generation system!” Most people don’t have a system. I’m going to share with you my system to create the ultimate referral system. Start by making a list of everyone you pay money to right now. Whether they’re - [Are You A Buffalo or a Cow?](https://johnpyron.com/are-you-a-buffalo-or-a-cow/) - Sometimes we have to go to nature to get the best advice. In your life, when a storm hits you, do you handle it like a cow or like a buffalo? When a herd of cows sees a storm coming, they turn to each other, discuss it for a minute, and then they turn and - [Baseline Strategy](https://johnpyron.com/baseline-strategy/) - Here is a strategy that you can use to increase your results this month. It is called the baseline strategy. You have a baseline in terms of the results that you are producing. One of the ways you probably measure results is in the money you earn. Let’s say you are earning $5,000 a month. - [Who Will You Save in 2019?](https://johnpyron.com/who-will-you-save-in-2019/) - There is this story, of an old man, who takes walks on the beach every morning. While he walks, he stops to toss starfish back into the ocean. One day, a little boy runs up to him and asks him what he is doing. The man explains that if the sun beats on the starfishes - [Does Your Customer See You?](https://johnpyron.com/does-your-customer-see-you/) - Picture a concert in your mind. You are sitting in an audience of 10,000 people, and your favorite band is up on stage. This picture is clear in your mind. Now, instead of your favorite band, picture your customer up on the sage. The lights come on your customer looks out and sees the entire - [How to Have a Champion Mindset](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-have-a-champion-mindset/) - Back in April of 1987, I was living in an abandoned trailer behind a house on the corner of 40th Ave and East 14th St in Oakland California. For those of you that are not familiar with the geography, Oakland California was not a safe or nice place to live. I was basically homeless. You - [Be The Tortoise & The Hare](https://johnpyron.com/be-the-tortoise-the-hare/) - Here is something you can implement this week to make more sales. I don’t believe that in today’s economy slow and steady wins the race. I don’t believe in the tortoise philosophy at all. We all know that going fast for short periods, making huge promises to everyone in your life, and taking massive action - [How to Handle Adversity](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-handle-adversity/) - Are you dealing with adversity right now? Are you staying awake late at night frustrated with where your business is at? Maybe your leads or referrals have dried up. Maybe you have a systems problem. Maybe you have more business than you can handle. - [Give Yourself A Clean Slate](https://johnpyron.com/give-yourself-a-clean-slate/) - How would you like to wake up every single day with a clean slate? How would you like to accomplish a goal every single day? How would you like to move one step closer to your dream every single day? - [Own Your Morning](https://johnpyron.com/own-your-morning/) - You have got to own your morning. You are a business owner, not an employee. Own your morning. It’s your business. You determine what time you’re going to get going for the day. - [Excuses Are Like Armpits](https://johnpyron.com/excuses-are-like-armpits-2/) - Excuses are like armpits. If you don’t do something about yours, they are going to continue to stink! If you continue to argue for your limitations, you get to keep them. Remember this; today is the 1st day of the rest of your life. - [Blog Post Test](https://johnpyron.com/learning-how-to-create-blog-posts-for-your-business/) - How To Start A Blog In 2018An Easy Free Step-By-Step Beginner’s Guide To Create A Blog In 20 Minutes Updated October 1st, 2018 Are you looking for a free, easy, step-by-step guide on how to start a blog? My free guide on this page will show you how to create a blog that is beautiful - [Business Mistake: Self-Sabotage and How to Stop it](https://johnpyron.com/business-mistake-self-sabotage/) - Nothing hurts us and stops us from becoming our greatest self quite like self-sabotage. Self-sabotaging is actually more common than many of us are willing to admit. Far too often our goals and dreams come to a grinding halt on account of the things we irrationally tell ourselves about ourselves. - [Effective Negotiation Tactics Anyone Can Use](https://johnpyron.com/effective-negotiation-tactics-anyone-can-use/) - People negotiate with each other for almost everything at most every level. However, when it comes to business, negotiation takes a much more serious role. If, as a businessman, you don't have good negotiation skills, you are either losing customers or giving up a good chunk of your profits. - [5 Rapport Building Skills To Grow Your Small Business](https://johnpyron.com/5-rapport-building-skills-to-grow-your-small-business/) - Successful businesses do much more than just sell products and services. They also build relationships to strengthen their position and ensure long-term loyalty. It is far easier to retain customers than to attract new ones. Use rapport skills to establish a connection with people and they will be more likely to come back to your small business. - [4 Ways to Build Trust in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/4-ways-to-build-trust-in-your-business/) - I am amazed at how many times I have asked business owners or salespeople what kind of business they are in, only to get the reply: sales, grocery, insurance etc. When it comes down to it, all businesses are in the same business: the people business. - [5 Time-Saving Tools for Every Business Owner](https://johnpyron.com/5-time-saving-tools-every-business-owner-should-have/) - Technology is changing the way businesses operate by boosting productivity. From small businesses to large corporations, there are great tools for every organization. Some of the time saving tools available on the market are designed to help companies handle mail more efficiently, which saves valuable time and boost the bottom line. Here are some of my favorites. - [5 Reasons to STOP Multitasking in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/5-reasons-to-stop-multitasking-in-your-business/) - Emails, social media, blogs, news and texting can have a devastating effect on productivity if they are mismanaged. According to several studies, an individual can handle several tasks simultaneously if the projects are simple and handled without thinking (walking and talking on the phone for example). This is does not apply to tasks that require a certain level of reflection and concentration. With multitasking, individuals shift from one task to another (task-switching). - [Introducing the 10x Business Owner's Mastermind Group](https://johnpyron.com/introducing-the-10x-business-owners-mastermind-group/) - Recently, I wrote and article on The Benefits of a Mastermind Group and How to Choose the Right Mastermind Group For You, and I received some great feedback from people looking to join a mastermind themselves. With this, and the piles of content I have to give and limited time in each day... - [The 7 Fundamentals of Sustainable Growth](https://johnpyron.com/the-7-fundamentals-of-sustainable-growth/) - When it comes to business, most of us are focused on growth. We read books, watch webinars, attend meetings, and more to get tips and tricks for more growth. However, there's a huge piece of the growth puzzle that many of us are overlooking: making sure our business can sustain growth. I've seen dozens of businesses collapse due to overlooking this. It's like building a skyscraper with no foundation. - [How to Choose the Right Mastermind Group For You](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-choose-the-right-mastermind-group-for-you/) - You will never achieve your full potential in business alone. This is a statement I truly believe, and one which is not often discussed in business classes, magazines, or blogs. While there's certainly a lot to be said for bootstraps and self motivation, the truth is, no one can go it all alone and expect to achieve great success in business. - [The Benefits of a Mastermind Group](https://johnpyron.com/the-benefits-of-a-mastermind-group/) - There is always a synergy of commitment, excitement, and energy when people work together, and this is what a mastermind group is all about. A mastermind group is a peer-to-peer mentorship project that helps members find solutions to problems they face. The concept was launched by Napoleon Hill in the early 90s, when he wrote about how people can work together to grow richer. According to Napoleon, there is power in coordinating efforts and knowledge among others of your industry. - [6 Key Foundations of Selling](https://johnpyron.com/6-key-foundations-of-selling/) - No matter what business you are in, creating sales is not some sort of automatic or instinctive process that just happens all by itself. Selling takes effort, and it also takes a plan and faithful adherence to long-established practices that have remained valid for centuries. - [How Your Sales Team Can Get More Leads, Customers, and Sales](https://johnpyron.com/how-your-sales-team-can-get-more-leads-customers-and-sales/) - The top three challenges faced by today's leaders are identifying good leads, getting responses from prospects, and converting those prospects to sales. These three tasks are the life-blood of any thriving organization. After all, when sales are good, everything else is good. - [How to Turn Your Idea into a Business in 2018](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-turn-your-idea-into-a-business-in-2018/) - Most of my posts, podcasts, and coaching relate to those who already have a business started, but I wanted to take a moment to address another type of inquiry I receive quite often: "how do I turn the idea I have into a business in the first place?" I figure this is an excellent time to address this, as there's no better time to start a new business than in the new year. - [How to Supercharge Your Marketing in 2018: Part 2](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-supercharge-your-marketing-in-2018-part-2/) - Now that we have the description of our perfect client in place, we also know who to go to. See, there are really two phases of marketing. The first phase is the guessing part. We guess at who we are targeting and how. But now, we have the “who” part down. What we need is the “how.” This is where your current wow clients come in again. - [How to Supercharge Your Marketing in 2018: Part 1](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-supercharge-your-marketing-in-2018-part-1/) - As we are going into the new year, most business owners are looking into how they can make next year better than this one. One area that is always up for improvement is marketing. In fact, it's the area that my clients and I spend the most time in, because it effects every other aspect of any type of business you may run. In the spirit of the season for business owners, here's my tried-and-true method the supercharge your marketing in 2018. - [7 Ways Businesses Can Prepare for the New Year](https://johnpyron.com/7-ways-business-can-prepare-for-the-new-year/) - The end of the year is generally a milestone for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. It can and should be seen as the perfect time to make sure your business is in good shape to face the new year, and not just be seen as a chance to celebrate making it through another year. To help your business thrive during the next year, these steps should be taken during the next few weeks. - [6 Tips For A Killer LinkedIn Profile](https://johnpyron.com/6-tips-for-a-killer-linkedin-profile/) - Networking comes in many forms. Word of mouth, cold calling, and cold emailing are all forms of networking. In the Information Age, new methods of meeting people are constantly being created. One of the best ways to generate connections and leads is through LinkedIn. That being said, there is a good, better, and best way to navigate the world of LinkedIn. If one wished to be successful on that platform, it is imperative that the LinkedIn member has a great profile. Below are 6 tips for creating a LinkedIn profile that will assist in generating connections and leads. - [4 Ways to Take Time Off During the Holidays as a Small Business Owner](https://johnpyron.com/4-ways-to-take-time-off-during-the-holidays-as-a-small-business-owner/) - As a small business owner, you may think you can't afford to take time off for the holidays. All work and no play, however, could cause you to feel stressed out, undermining the quality of your work. As the boss, you need to take regular breaks for rest and recuperation from your busy schedule. The following tips can help you get the rest you need without compromising your business. - [4 Alternative Ways to Raise Capital for Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/4-alternative-ways-to-raise-capital-for-your-business/) - Gathering the capital needed to start or grow a small business can seem daunting, particularly if the traditional means are not an option. There are creative methods to raise capital for a small business. Here are four ideas to get started: - [7 Top Tools That Improve Business Productivity](https://johnpyron.com/7-top-tools-that-improve-business-productivity/) - It’s amazing how apps for business have completely changed the way we approach our workday. They allow us to accomplish more, maximize our potential, and let’s not forget, simplify our lives. Yet, businesses are using productivity applications on a small scale, and in order to fully exploit the benefits, managers should review what’s available; - [5 Tips to Gaining More Freedom in Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/5-tips-to-gaining-more-freedom-in-your-business/) - There are so many occasions when the business we work so hard to create winds up growing into a chain around our neck. We simply get caught up in the tide of micromanaging things to make certain all is well and that it continues in the intended positive direction. - [The Top 10 Business Mistakes That Can Kill Your Business](https://johnpyron.com/the-top-10-business-mistakes-that-can-kill-your-business/) - Running a successful business requires careful planning and diligent implementation of business strategies. A successful business also needs excellent customer relations, money management skills and timely expansion. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make mistakes that endanger their businesses. Below are top 10 business mistakes you should avoid. - [Why You NEED to Create a Schedule for Success](https://johnpyron.com/why-you-need-to-create-a-schedule-for-success/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;||margin-bottom: -40px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="https://johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" - [6 Benefits Of DISC Profile Assessment](https://johnpyron.com/6-benefits-of-disc-profile-assessment/) - DISC is perhaps among the most commonly heard terms in corporate boardrooms. Standing for 'Dominance', 'Influence', 'Steadiness' and 'Conscientiousness', the DISC profile helps to find out about human behavior in different situations. It is a tool that enables management to take effective decisions that will provide benefits across a range of business functions. - [The Top 10 Challenges That Business Owners Face - And How to Conquer Them Pt. 2](https://johnpyron.com/the-top-10-challenges-that-business-owners-face-and-how-to-conquer-them-pt-2/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;||margin-bottom: -40px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="https://johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" - [The Top 10 Challenges That Business Owners Face - And How to Conquer Them Pt. 1](https://johnpyron.com/the-top-10-challenges-that-business-owners-face-and-how-to-conquer-them/) - Business is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, and challenges and triumphs. Some challenges are completely unforeseen, but others are so common you can practically bet on them happening. In this article, I'd like to cover some of the most common challenges business owners face, as well as how you can overcome them. - [Are You Tapping Into the Full Potential of Your Network?](https://johnpyron.com/are-you-tapping-into-the-full-potential-of-your-network/) - Every day, business owners are reminded that their network is the most important asset to their business. Social media, email marketing, networking events, and more indicate that who you know could be the difference between success and failure. But, the secret is in more than the numbers. It's in more than who you know. It's in how you utilize who you know. - [7 Habits of Successful Business Owners](https://johnpyron.com/7-habits-of-successful-business-owners/) - When you really stop to think about it, business is nothing more than a set of habits and systems. If you've gotten the magic formula of the right systems and the right habits, you will have a successful business. If not, well then you are in for a world of trouble. As I am always looking for easy ways to help other business owners, I put together this list of 7 habits of successful business owners. - [The 5 Emotions That Drive Customer Loyalty](https://johnpyron.com/the-5-emotions-that-drive-customer-loyalty/) - Customer loyalty is an important aspect of your business. Customer loyalty helps you retain customers and keeps them from buying your competitor's products or using your competitor's services. However, many businesses are not sure just how to drive customer loyalty. Believe it or not, but emotions play a huge roll in this. Here are five emotions that help to drive loyalty and why they play a role in it. - [6 Tips To Hire And Retain The Best Employees](https://johnpyron.com/6-tips-to-hire-and-retain-the-best-employees/) - The most expensive element of any business is the human resources they have. Although plenty of resources are spent in hiring the right employees for various roles within an organization, recruitment is only half the job done. Ensuring these individuals continue working for you in the long term is arguably more important. Still, attracting the best employees and keeping them loyal to your company is practically possible, as long as you do the right things. - [How to Handle Adversity in Business](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-handle-adversity-in-business/) - Handling adversity is something everyone must do in business. Those who are successful are those who learn how to effectively deal with adversity - and maybe even turn it into advantages. My own process for handling challenges has been honed over decades of having them, and I would like to save you a lot of headache and trouble with these tips. - [How to Systematize Your Business For Growth](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-systematize-your-business-for-growth/) - The happiest time in business is when you have momentum on your side, and the easiest way to have momentum is to free yourself up to do the things that give you energy in your business. Chances are, you started a business based on what you love to do, but somewhere along the way, you’ve gotten bogged down by all of the “other” things that need to get done to make your business run. In today’s post, I will discuss how you can systematize many areas of your business to get back to why you started it. - [How to Get More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time-2/) - Over and over, we all hear the same statements and questions from fellow business owners. Maybe we’ve even said them ourselves. “I just don’t have enough time.” “How can I get all of this done?!” I know, because I used to say and think the same things. Luckily, thanks to the guidance of excellent mentors, I discovered a long time ago that we all have the same amount of time each week: - [How to Run Effective Prospect Appointments](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-run-effective-prospect-appointments/) - First impressions are everything in business (and life.) Are you sure you’re making the right impression on your initial prospects calls or appointments? After running several businesses and coaching dozens of biz owners over the years, I have to say there are usually a few key elements missing. Here’s my rundown on how to run the most effective prospect appointments. - [Keys to an Effective Success Schedule](https://johnpyron.com/keys-to-an-effective-success-schedule/) - In a past post, I discussed how to begin creating a personalized success schedule. This process inevitably brings up a lot of questions for clients, so I’d like to follow up with some more tips on how to create the most effective schedule possible. - [One simple Strategy to Dramatically Increase Your Referrals Starting Now](https://johnpyron.com/one-simple-strategy-to-dramatically-increase-your-referrals-starting-now/) - It is overwhelmingly common how many businesses don’t have referral systems in place. This is a shame, because referral systems can literally make the difference between failure and success for some businesses, and even grow businesses by 200% - 300% or more in many cases. In this post, I’d like to explain how you can create a rock-solid referral system that can guarantee quality referrals every month to grow your business. - [3 Ways to Increase Results in the 2nd Half of the Year!](https://johnpyron.com/3-ways-to-increase-results-in-the-2nd-half-of-the-year/) - We are coming up on the summer months of this year, and the tendency of many business owners is to go into vacation mode while the kids are out of school. My suggestion is to NOT fall into that trap, but to instead take advantage of the competition resting on their laurels. This could be your opportunity to really run laps around them and end the year strong. - [3 Steps That EVERY Business Can Follow to Qualify Leads](https://johnpyron.com/steps-every-business-qualify-leads/) - Not all leads are created equal. While we all know that business is a numbers game, some may not be playing the right numbers. You hear it all the time: get 10,000 email subscribers, as many social follows as possible, or 400 leads in your queue and you’re on the path to success. This is not really true, because there’s a lot to be said about the quality of those numbers. - [How to Grow Your Business with Strategic Relationships](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-grow-your-business-with-strategic-relationships/) - No man is an island, and neither is any business. When we start out in our business, chances are we’re doing every job - from janitor to customer service rep to CEO. That’s a great start so that you can get a good idea of what it actually takes to run your business in every department, but eventually, you will build your business to the point that it has steady cash flow, and realize that you don’t own the business - it owns you. This is when having strategic relationships becomes vital for the survival and growth of the business. - [How to Develop A Custom Sales and Marketing Strategy to Reach Your Goals](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-develop-a-custom-sales-and-marketing-strategy-to-reach-your-goals/) - In business, all of us have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counter-productive, because they’re based on generic templates which were made to achieve other people’s goals. Let’s change that today. Let’s look at how to create a custom sales and marketing strategy that actually helps you achieveyour goals. - [How to Double Your Sales One Day at a Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-double-your-sales-one-day-at-a-time/) - In all of my years as a businessman and coach, there has been one concern that clients have had more than any other: how to increase sales and revenue. At the end of the day, it’s important to always keep those goals in mind, as they can be the largest indicator of success or failure as a business. However, it is also one of the hardest things for business owners to tackle. Whenever we want to go for a new goal or height, our biggest obstacle is going to be between our own two ears. Our mindset will ultimately determine everything. - [How to Create the Perfect Sales Funnel: Part Two](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-two/) - Last week I discussed the first two steps in the perfect sales funnel. These are the two steps that will probably require the most energy and prep work, but the next few steps are where the real magic happens. It’s important that you look at the process holistically and apply your best business behavior to each. So let’s move on to the next steps! - [How to Create the Perfect Sales Funnel: Part One](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-the-perfect-sales-funnel-part-one/) - As a business owner, your job is to leverage what you have to offer the world in multiple ways, and generate multiple streams of income. Sales funnels can help with this, but only if they are done correctly. In the digital age, it has become easy to create money from nothing, but it still requires the right process! In this article, I will talk about the first steps in creating the perfect sales funnel for ANY business. - [5 Strategies Guaranteed to Improve Client Retention](https://johnpyron.com/5-strategies-guaranteed-to-improve-client-retention/) - Last week, we covered the 5-step system for generating unlimited leads. So in this post, let’s cover how you can keep those leads once they’ve become clients. All too often, I see business owners doing at least 3X more work than they need to just getting leads, because they haven’t keeping those clients once they have them. In staying with our 5-step theme, here are some tried-and-true strategies to improve your client retention. - [The 5-Step Unlimited Lead Generation System](https://johnpyron.com/the-5-step-unlimited-lead-generation-system/) - Business revolves around systems. Whether it’s your hiring process, your sales call scripts, or your event planning process, a strong system is the make-or-break point of success. Lead generation, THE most important aspect of any business, is no different. But before you can create a powerful lead generation system, you need to do a little mental check. What is your mindset around lead generation? Do you feel too much pressure over it? Do you drag your feet or cringe at the thought of being “salesy”? It’s time to clear that up with the truth about lead generation. - [How (and Why) to Create a One-Page Strategic Plan](https://johnpyron.com/how-and-why-to-create-a-one-page-strategic-plan/) - It’s coming up on the end of the first quarter of 2017. If you have not yet created a One Page Plan, then NOW is the time to do so. This has the potential to dramatically improve your focus and results for the rest of the year. What is a One Page Plan (OPP)? The OPP is a single page that distills all of your business objectives and planned strategies into one easy-to-digest and constantly evaluated sheet. It’s fairly common for business owners to sit down and write out pages of yearly goals, strategies, and “to do” items into a neat report... - [Strategies for Having Repeat Success](https://johnpyron.com/strategies-for-having-repeat-success/) - In business, all of us have goals. We are all working to achieve greater growth, impact, fulfillment, freedom, etc. But often, our plans (if we even make them) are not customized to help us achieve these goals. In fact, they are often counter-productive, because they’re based on generic templates which were made to achieve other people’s goals. Let’s change that today. Let’s look at how to create a custom sales and marketing strategy that actually helps you achieveyour goals. - [How to Create the Most Powerful Business Systems: Mindset and Focus](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-create-the-most-powerful-business-systems-mindset-and-focus/) - When you hear the term “business system”, what comes to mind? Often, we throw these words around without putting much thought behind what they actually mean or how they could affect us. The business dictionary defines a business system as: A methodical procedure or process that is used as a delivery mechanism for providing specific goods or services to customers. But this definition is lacking in many ways, because truly effective business systems don’t just impact the customers - they impact you and your success. I propose a new definition: - [10 of the Best Business Books for 2017](https://johnpyron.com/10-of-the-best-business-books-for-2017/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - [Schedule Yourself to Success](https://johnpyron.com/schedule-yourself-to-success/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - [How To Get More Done in Less Time](https://johnpyron.com/how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - 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[90 Days to Overnight Success](https://johnpyron.com/90-days-to-overnight-success/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - ["Excuses are like Armpits"](https://johnpyron.com/excuses-are-like-armpits/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - [Tips to Grow Sales in a Down Economy](https://johnpyron.com/tips-to-grow-sales-in-a-down-economy/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - [Sales Coaching: Enough Talk – It's Time To Get Serious](https://johnpyron.com/sales-coaching-enough-talk-its-time-to-get-serious/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - [What's a Sales Coach, and Why Do You Need One?](https://johnpyron.com/whats-a-sales-coach-and-why-do-you-need-one/) - [et_pb_section bb_built="1" admin_label="Section" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" transparent_background="off" background_color="#565656" allow_player_pause="off" inner_shadow="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" make_equal="off" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_padding="0px|0px|0px|0px" custom_css_main_element="margin-top: -60px;" global_module="1010"][et_pb_row admin_label="Row" global_parent="1010" make_fullwidth="off" use_custom_width="off" width_unit="on" use_custom_gutter="off" custom_margin="0px||0px|0px" allow_player_pause="off" parallax="off" parallax_method="on" make_equal="off" parallax_1="off" parallax_method_1="off" padding_top_1="0px" padding_right_1="0px" padding_bottom_1="0px" padding_left_1="0px" parallax_2="off" parallax_method_2="off" custom_padding="0px||0px|0px" padding_right_2="0px" padding_left_2="0px" custom_css_main_2="margin-left: -15px;"][et_pb_column type="1_3"][et_pb_image admin_label="Image" global_parent="1010" src="http://test.johnpyron.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/JPLogo.png" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" animation="off" sticky="off" align="left" force_fullwidth="off" - 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