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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
5 Time-Saving Tools for Every Business Owner
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
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
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
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 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.
