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- A Mother’s Approach To Business! - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Pat MussieuxA quick nod of heads – how many of you are working Moms? How many of you feel overwhelmed, unsupported, misunderstood, exhausted and discouraged? And, simultaneously, as you work in your own business, how many of you feel elated, passionate, ‘on purpose’, celebrated, validated and rich? I ...
Views: 96 - A Total Approach To Success! - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Pat MussieuxHow often have you read a great magazine and realized that every article spoke to you? This doesn’t happen to me all the time but, recently, the issue of SUCCESS Magazine had that amount of great content. I love to read and SUCCESS magazine is one that I would recommend to all entrepreneurs. ...
Views: 52 - 7 Ways To Grow Your Business! - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Pat MussieuxDo you ever have days when you feel like you just won’t make it? I can remember waking up some mornings, thinking – wondering – pondering – WHEN will IT ever happen? Success, that is. As a woman in business, do you ever feel overwhelmed, with the sense you’ve got to do it all yourself? Well, ...
Views: 54 - Turning Lessons Into Action! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever paid big bucks and taken the time/money to travel and attend high end events? And then you get home, with a HUGE binder of notes and handouts – put it on a shelf somewhere – and get back to the jungle of life and your business? Of course you have – we all have! But what good does ...
Views: 91 - Follow-Up: One Of The Secrets To Success! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Pat MussieuxDid you know that less than 80% of sales leads from trade shows get any follow-up action? 80%!!!! Trade shows and conferences are happening all the time – they are an ideal way to get out there and meet people – YOUR people. What is it about doing follow-up that has entrepreneurs frozen in ...
Views: 80 - How Staying Focused Will Lead You To Prosperity! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Pat MussieuxAs an entrepreneur, do you ever feel distracted at times? It can be those bright, shiny objects that get in the way of staying focused on activities that bring results that create wealth. Can you relate? One of the reasons we get distracted is simply a creative avoidance tactic – when we are ...
Views: 62 - How To Work Effectively With A Coach - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever worked with a coach and wondered why you didn’t get the results you expected? Having worked for many years as an Executive coach, a Leadership Coach, a Life coach and now a Business coach, I have heard every story (translation: excuse) under the sun when it comes to this ...
Views: 77 - Motivation vs Inspiration! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Pat MussieuxI recently gave a keynote presentation, and a workshop, to a large group of middle and senior managers. I asked them about their biggest challenge as a leader these days - and the answer was unanimously about motivating employees in the workforce. That was rather interesting to me because, as I ...
Views: 169 - My 2 Secrets to Closing a Sale! - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Pat MussieuxAs a coach and speaker, there is one question that I hear all the time – “how do YOU close the sale?” There appears to be some mystery around the actual sales language that ‘brings it all to a close’. For those of you who know me and my style, you know I like to keep things simple. In this ...
Views: 74(1 vote) - 6 Habits Of Unsuccessful Entrepreneurs! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Pat MussieuxThere are so many articles, books, videos and ezines telling you how to be successful. That’s cool – but where and how do you learn where your current habits are holding you back? Well, the wait is over. I’m going to share with you some of the unsuccessful habits I have had and which many of ...
Views: 103 - You Must Learn To Be Resilient! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Pat MussieuxThis time of year is not always happy and jolly for everyone. My Mom passed away last week and one thing that keeps me going is the fact I have learned to be resilient. You, too, must learn this skill to succeed in business these days. It’s not always easy – so, it’s not necessarily how hard ...
Views: 168 - Lessons from Around the World - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxKathmandu, Nepal This was a new stop on the tour for me and I was excited. I got to take a small Twin Otter plane and visit Mount Everest – Wow! It was a clear, sunny, perfect day for the flight and while life below was crazy chaotic and crowded, up in the air – it was BLISS! We were on ...
Views: 123 - How to Get More Speaking Engagements! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Pat MussieuxDoes speaking in public scare the pants off you? Well, then, you are in the majority. Most people have a fear of public speaking and so, they don’t do it. When (notice I did NOT say ‘if’!!!) you are serious about growing your business and getting your message out there in a big way, then you ...
Views: 111 - Detours are Delightful - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever been lost? Do you sometimes feel, in your business, that you don’t know where you’re going – or, perhaps, you’ve had to change tracks? Whether in life, or in business, this is called taking a detour – and detours can be delightful. There are some simple ways to manage a detour – ...
Views: 127 - It Takes Effort - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Pat MussieuxEasy? You want ‘easy’? Convenient? You want ‘convenient’? Then you need to get a job! How serious are you about growing your business? Who said it was going to be easy, or convenient? Being an entrepreneur is work – hard work, at times. And if you are one of the many who are out there ...
Views: 112 - You need a plan to make money - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Pat MussieuxWould you like to have more cash flow right about now? Many of the women entrepreneurs with whom I have been speaking, over the past few weeks, are feeling a quiet sense of desperation when it comes to cash flow. How do I know for sure and how do I recognize that? I’ve been there! There are ...
Views: 103 - Get Out There! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you hiding behind your computer and thinking you can grow your business that way? Is that part of your comfort zone because you don’t really know where to go and what to do when you get there – when it comes to marketing your products and services? I am always telling my clients that they ...
Views: 73 - There’s no standing still in business! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever felt stuck or comfortable with where you are? I know there are times when you just want the world to stand still – just make it stop for a short while, so you can catch your breath and then carry on. Me, too. But not very often! “Build this day on a foundation of pleasant ...
Views: 90 - Creating a Successful Business - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling a bit jealous when you see your colleagues succeeding in business? Have you been wondering what it takes to get to their level? I know that a lot of people seem to think it is complicated to create a successful business. Well, actually, it’s not! It’s quite simple, really. I ...
Views: 91 - Want to reach people? Start talking! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxDo you really believe that ‘old saying’ that public speaking is the no. 1 fear in life? Is that what is holding you back in your business – the fear of speaking in front of people? Well, you need to get over that – and quickly! Public speaking is the BEST way to get out there, tell your story ...
Views: 133 - 60 Ways to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business? Were you feeling frustrated with a lack of revenue and cash flow this summer? I like to keep things simple so here are 60 ways that you can grow your business before Christmas – it’s not complicated but it does take action. You may ...
Views: 100 - NETWORKING IS A SKILL! - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI just love to head into a room full of people I have never met before! I know that not everybody feels the same way about that kind of situation. It is a skill and one that every entrepreneur must master – the skill of networking! It really is all about mindset – the way you think about the ...
Views: 110 - WHAT DRIVES YOUR BUSINESS AND YOUR LIFE? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI hear from so many women entrepreneurs who are frustrated and dissatisfied with where their lives (and their business) are going. From past experience, I know that this stems from the fact they are not clear on their life purpose. I am currently studying from the book, “The Purpose Driven ...
Views: 146 - The Up’s and Down’s of Being An Entrepreneur! - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI have had a crazy, busy, happy few weeks in my business lately – and I’m still on a roll. What I find most interesting is listening to conversations of other entrepreneurs who are saying they are ‘slowing down/shutting down/ for the summer, or parts of it. Really? I know that can be seen as ...
Views: 118 - TAKING A RISK! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI was in San Francisco for a week of meetings with my business coach and master mind group. We were all given an assignment - and were told to come prepared to present to the whole group. I had a different task in that I am working on a new strategy/presentation style when it comes to public ...
Views: 156(1 vote) - My Secret When It Comes To Sales! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI hear so many women entrepreneurs telling me that they hate sales – they find it sleazy, distasteful and uncomfortable for them. They just want to ‘do their passion’ and fulfill their purpose. Huh? What’s that all about? Why in the world do so many women entrepreneurs feel so very ...
Views: 127 - YOU MUST KEEP LEARNING! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Pat MussieuxDid you think that, when you left school, that is when the learning stops, too? I find it very sad that many entrepreneurs have stopped investing in themselves and in their learning. The beauty of technology these days is that there are so many ways we CAN continue to learn and grow and ...
Views: 97 - WEIGHT LOSS AND BUSINESS – THE SUCCESS CONNECTION - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Pat MussieuxDo you ever just stop, in the midst of your busy day, and ask yourself the question: why am I do this anyway?! Do you constantly think about the ‘why’ of your business – is it uppermost in your mind. Or, in the midst of chaos (mentally and otherwise), have you lost track of why you do what you ...
Views: 142 - THE BASIC HABITS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESS - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI have been doing a lot of networking and public speaking these past months! It seems that, wherever I go, I am constantly asked about my daily and weekly habits – “What do you do on a regular basis to succeed?” For many years, I just assumed that what I did – everyone did! Well, you know ...
Views: 257(1 vote) - LESSONS FROM THE ROYAL WEDDING - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI don’t know about you – but I am addicted to all things ‘happy’ and I make no apologies for it! This past week, I was up very early to settle in and watch the wedding of the ‘Dude and the Duchess’ (as Prince Harry called them). When I see an event that is so very successful and unique and ...
Views: 139 - CHARTING YOUR COURSE!! - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling lost these days? Were you ever a Brownie or Girl Guide? I recall that one of the badges I got was for camping – and learning your way around the woods. We learned to use a compass. Steven Covey often speaks about the difference between the clock and the compass. Have you ...
Views: 180(1 vote) - What Does Age Have To Do With Anything? - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Pat MussieuxThere’s an expression that I’ve heard over and over again – “If you didn’t know how old you were, then how old do you think you’d be?” More and more baby boomers are leaving the corporate world and starting their own businesses – only to come up against the mindset that perhaps they are too old ...
Views: 218(2 votes) - What Are You Tolerating? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Pat MussieuxMany entrepreneurs go about their busy day, typically doing some of the exact same things that they were doing the day before- the week before – and even the year before. Most of us do not even operate on a conscious level. At one of my master mind meetings last year, we were given an ...
Views: 201 - To Succeed, You Must Be Committed! - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Pat MussieuxHave heard the expression, when it comes to business: “when you are interested, you do what is convenient; when you are committed, you do whatever it takes!”?? (I’m not sure of the source for this quote because I’ve heard it from so many different people – but it really does ‘sum it up’ when it ...
Views: 183 - Are You Stuck? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI often encourage my clients to ask themselves the question “where am I stuck?”For many entrepreneurs, the answer can be as simple as ……..’behind my computer’. For others, it can be much more intense and answers can range from finances to networking to finding new clients. I had the ...
Views: 193 - The Best Ways to Invest In Yourself! - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI watch so many women entrepreneurs pinching pennies, day in and day out – month in and month out – as they struggle to grow their business. I also see them spending money on things and events that do not contribute to the growth of their business. Typically, it is because they don’t have a ...
Views: 227(1 vote) - You Must Market Your Business in Order To Succeed! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Pat MussieuxThis winter has seen a tremendous amount of snow fall in our area. I, personally, love it. That is why I choose to live in this part of Canada. I am in the snow belt. The interesting piece in this ‘equation’ is that I have my ‘outside/winter friends’ and my ‘outside/summer friends’ – the same ...
Views: 166(3 votes) - “Does Making Money Scare You?” - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Pat MussieuxWhen I was growing up, we weren’t really taught how to manage money – let alone how to think about money. I knew that my parents were not ‘rich’ by any means, as my father was in the military and my Mom was a stay-at-home mother with 7 children under foot. I did know, and learn from them, ...
Views: 215(1 vote) - Are You Stuck in a Financial and Emotional Rut?! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI facilitated a workshop last week and I can conclude that this was the theme of the day – being financially and emotionally stuck, as an entrepreneur!” It never fails that when you get a group of solopreneurs into one room, everyone has the same thing on their mind – how do I find new clients ...
Views: 321(3 votes) - Change Your Business in 30 Days – I Dare You! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Pat MussieuxMy friend, and new coach, Suzanne Evans sent an ezine before Christmas with a very compelling title: “Gas, Groceries or Coaching?” I have no doubt she got a lot of feedback on that title/content because, just on her Facebook page alone, I saw a lot of comments. David Neagle and I both ...
Views: 186 - A Surefire Way To Succeed – Get Past Your Fears! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhy in the world do so many brilliant, capable, educated women allow fear to hold them back? I totally understand the whole concept of fear – what I don’t understand is why we let it get in the way of living our dream life. I speak to a lot of women solopreneurs over the course of each and ...
Views: 335 - You Must Eliminate Toxic People From Your Life! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Pat MussieuxIt is heart-breaking to me when I see so many entrepreneurs with all the elements for success – yet, they allow some people around them to hold them back. "It's a lot easier to move forward, and succeed, when you don't have someone hanging on to your shirt-tail!" – Lou Tice Think about ...
Views: 452 - A Critical Sales Tool - Testimonials - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI see many entrepreneurs overlook a critical tool when it comes to growing their business – client testimonials. When I work with women entrepreneurs, in particular, they are often hesitant to ask for this information. Think back to when you were making a buying decision! It’s just human ...
Views: 224 - Be Your Own Hero! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThere are many kinds of heroes in life – war heroes, super heroes, emergency services professionals. Have you ever considered yourself in this category? If you are like most people, you have developed the habit of moving through your successes, and accomplishments, in life much too quickly! ...
Views: 226 - How Well Do You Bounce? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Pat MussieuxLife can really suck some days. Have you ever felt that way? Is today the day? I have had my fair share of technological challenges these past few months and I decided to keep notes on just how well (or not!) I was coping with the situation. There are many times, both in business and in life, ...
Views: 185 - To Dream the Impossible Dream…… - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThere are so many entrepreneurs who are living in the ‘ok’ zone. Many have accepted ‘status quo’ and are just existing, day after day, doing the same things and expecting different results. We are about to flip the calendar and begin a new year – isn’t it time you gave your thinking one big ...
Views: 219 - 10 Things You Can Do To Grow Your Business Before Christmas! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThis is an interesting time of year – a time of Thanksgiving and celebration and early preparations for Christmas, too. For many entrepreneurs, this can be a time of frustration and panic if, in fact, you have not reached your goals for the year. What to do? In my conversations with many ...
Views: 557(2 votes) - It’s Not Personal – It’s Just Business! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhen you hear that statement, whose name comes to mind? It’s a famous “Donald-Trump-ism” and I use it a lot! I was listening, with great interest, last week (while at the incredible Trump International Beach Resort in Miami) to the words and descriptions that people were using when speaking ...
Views: 231 - Business Lessons from a Dog’s Perspective! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever heard of the ‘lone ranger’ syndrome? Many solo-preneurs experience this, particularly in the start-up phase. Building a business can be a lonely affair – if you let it. This past week, I had the opportunity to visit with friends and spend time with their 4 dogs. My first ...
Views: 237 - Don’t Be a Victim – Take Charge of Your Life! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Pat MussieuxIt’s really easy for many people to fall into the ‘victim mentality’ and I hear it a lot these days! Now, please realize that I am talking about things over which you have control – like birthday celebrations, weddings, the way you run your business and so on. “Most people are about as happy ...
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