We've talked a lot about defining – who your ideal client is, what their problem is, and what you offer – but without some sort of connection, these are not very useful. Think of it like a puzzle, until you see all the pieces together it all looks like a mess. But then you put in the time and effort to join all the pieces and you end up with a beautiful picture.
Read MoreIf you've been following along with Paul's journey, you should know who your ideal client is, and taken the time to get to know them and their problems. Now you know who you're marketing to, and where you should concentrate with that marketing.
Read MoreClients come and go so prospecting needs to remain a priority. Learn how to apply prospecting efficiently when researching clients.
Read MoreMost people don't know how much stuff they have until they decide to move and start hauling it all out, piece by forgotten piece. That’s where so many of us with our lives – so much to do, so little time. But there is an answer to finding the time to do what you really want – three steps you can follow to clear room for the things you really want to do.
Read MoreLast call with Paul, we talked about how important it is to have an ideal client. This week, we talked about how to narrow down your vision to find that ideal client.
Read MoreFinding people who need your product/service can be easy but turning them into your client takes some organising. Learn about the difficulties my client experienced in converting his client and how you can avoid the same problems.
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Learn how business coaching can help you build rules for your game, to bring structure to your business-life balance and help you run your business efficiently. Without rules, the system breaks down. Read this wonderful analogy.
Read MoreLearn some tips about dealing with the overwhelming volume of decisions you face in running a business. Find out how to help your brain make better decisions and how you can get some much deserved effective mental recovery.
Read MorePlanning can help you overcome some minor problems that are actually having some large effects on your control on your business. See this example and learn how you could apply a similar technique to your own life and business.
Read MorePaul and I just celebrated our 1 month birthday – so we took that time to go over the past month and see how #businesscoaching has helped him. One of the most important ways, according to Paul, is that it's helped him get out from under his #business, and start #leading the way.
In 1519, Captain Hernán Cortés landed in Veracruz. his first order of business was to burn the ships they arrived on. That meant there was no way back, only forward. So often with entrepreneurs, we're so concerned with our safety exit that it becomes a beacon drawing us back, and away from our #dreams. That lack of commitment was exactly what Paul was working against. So, we walked through a few things he could do to conquer that lack of commitment, which we've covered in this week's call with Paul.
Read MoreYou don't have to be a chaotician to realize that life can sometimes colour outside the lines. In my #lifecoaching sessions, this can often lead to feelings of guilt or failure when clients aren't able to follow through on their commitments. That's why its important, sometimes, to slow down and take on more modest #goals. That's exactly what I had to do last week with Paul.
Read MoreStarting with a new client is always interesting. Getting to know new people and their problems, then creating personalized solutions is always fun. For Paul, we started in a surprising place, for Paul at least. He was expecting some new, big idea. So when I started going over his daily diet, he was surprised.
Read MoreQuestions to ask yourself about your business structure, failures, accomplishments and focus. Ask your self these questions every week
Read MoreLearn how my business coaching clients frequently have the problem of focusing on their business.
Read MoreHow to Achieve your goals through working on your principles toward business success
Read MoreHow the happiness of those around you, whether employees, work colleagues or family, can significantly affect your overall happiness and daily life.
Read Morehappiness and the correlation of business success with happiness
Read MoreLearn more about Good to Great and how it has informed me with more skills to build a successful business
Read MoreFrom good to great in leadership and business. Learn about the struggle for great and don’t settle for good.
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