If you haven't added teleseminars to your business yet, I think it's time that you do! They are easy to add to your existing business or if you are already doing them you can take them in a different direction, create products from them and much more.
One of the best parts about Teleseminars ... Views: 1019
So, you have finally decided to start your own on-line coaching business. Now what? To have a successful business, clearly you need clients. And I don't want you to get into overwhelm so I will make this really simple.
A strategy call is basically a free session you offer your potential ... Views: 1016
Can you really build your business around your life? I believe you can. Do you believe that? You hear that all the time but is it really a reality? It depends, of course, on many things.
Do you work for someone else? If you do, and most of all do at some point, usually in the beginning of our ... Views: 1010
So many coaches I work with are so darn creative I am constantly impressed. And I consider myself creative too. But did you know there can be a downside to that creativity?
Speaking for myself, and I also know from other coaches that I have worked with over the years, we can get too caught up ... Views: 990
Building a business from scratch is a very exciting time in the eyes of a solo entrepreneur. Usually it is something you have been thinking of for quite some time, not something where you woke up one day saying, "Wow, today I am going to start my own business!"
It's a journey building and ... Views: 986
This is a really, truly important question that you should know the answer to. Do you?
You know how often I talk about Niche. And you know how I believe it's so important.
You also probably know, if you have known me for any length of time, how important it is to know who your Ideal Client ... Views: 981
I suspect it is.
Even if you are a newer business, once you have your free pieces in place and have your Signature System, you can offer a high end program.
You can run this as a group program or you can simply create a program for individuals.
Statistics have proven that 20% of your ... Views: 977
The Holiday time can be a challenge and you may think this is a terrible time to market your programs and services but let's think about that again!
It seems like I have gotten more holiday cards earlier this year than usual. I have barely even thought about them yet so I best get ... Views: 958
You have spent all this time and energy to create a product or service and now you are ready to put it out to the world.
It's easy to think, oh no, this is going to be more work than creating the product in the first place!
Don't scare yourself that way. I am going to give you some step- ... Views: 957
It certainly could! That piece is totally up to you. With spring dancing around and teasing us with its hint of warmer weather, green grass and flowers, there are many opportunities at hand.
Many of you have been cocooning in your warm house with the fireplace going which is fine and ... Views: 953
I know you are committed at least on some level or you wouldn't even be reading this article. But seriously, how committed are you to make your business really be a success?
By being successful I mean how much money are you really making (and keeping) and how many people are you helping?
I ... Views: 953
Does that sentence ever run through your head? I can tell you the honest truth that this is exactly what I am feeling right now. Here I sit trying to write something you will find interesting, fulfilling and maybe even fun. But my mind is blank and feels like mush! So, I thought I'd write about ... Views: 948
My daughters (Emily just turned 30 (EEEKKK) and 27 years) have been bugging me for years that I needed new carpet upstairs. And they were correct. But the thing was, I wasn't ready. I wasn't ready emotionally nor financially.
It meant remodeling the master bath, the girls bath, painting ... Views: 943
You know you need to add another revenue stream to increase your cash flow, but which one? There are so many directions you can go in, how do you know which is right for you?
You could do a Telesummit, start a membership site, create a Platinum, high ticket coaching program.........the ideas ... Views: 941
Any entrepreneur or small business owner knows how important it is to be accountable. Are you accountable to yourself, accountable to your business and, at times, accountable to others? It is the same as simply being responsible and answerable.
You hear this term more and more often it seems. ... Views: 939
If you have had your own business for some time now, you have probably heard about the power of Joint Ventures.
We hear all the time that being a Lone Ranger is a long, slow and painful path to a successful and thriving business. And even though you may know that, it's amazing how many of you ... Views: 938
Do you have an entire notebook page of priorities for things you need/want to get accomplished? Or possibly is your list 2 or 3 pages?
I am in that situation now! Maybe it’s the change of seasons, but it always makes me look ahead at what I want to accomplish in the next 3-9-12 months.
Now ... Views: 936
Well, maybe your first question is why do I need a Signature System. Your clients will love them and your life will be much simpler because you will know exactly what your presenting to them and when. It's that simple.
Let me review a few of the reasons why right here.
•Clients will love ... Views: 933
It certainly could! That piece is totally up to you.
With fall dancing around and teasing us with its hint of cooler weather, trees turning yellow and orange (and we had snow last week, not much but snow none the less, there are many opportunities at hand.
Many of you have been cocooning ... Views: 930
I know you know this. I know you know you must keep in touch with your list, your tribe, and your peeps.
The problem is that sometimes it just seems like such a daunting task! You see what some others are doing and quite frankly, it probably looks like a ton of work!
You can keep it ... Views: 906
You work so hard getting a product or service ready that you know everyone is going to want... but no one is buying!
We have all been there. I know I have been there and it's not a fun place to be.
You love your clients and the others on your list, in your data base. You even asked them to ... Views: 903
I know there is a lot of talk about the importance of being happy in your life and in your business.
It's important to include both in your overall happiness because if you are not happy in one, the other will suffer. If you are not happy with your life, your business will suffer because of ... Views: 902
Here we are, where we were last year and the year before and where we will be next year. I know that's a mouthful but it's true!
Every year at this time we take a look back to the past year and see how we can make this year better. Even if last year was a great year, we can also do it better ... Views: 894
How well do you really know your spirit? How well do you value your beliefs and your mindset?
I know you want to build a successful coaching business and I know you want to do it in a successful manner, now. Before that can happen however, there are a few items that need to be put into place. ... Views: 893
Have you ever had a time in your business when you felt you just really needed to take that big step, that really big jump to help your business move forward?
Everyone kept telling me I needed to do a live event and how it would change my business. Well, the idea of that scared me to ... Views: 890
Seriously, this is something you really need to add to your business if you have not already. I have done so many of these myself and I love them!
There are many people who use these two terms, VIP and VRD, as being the same. I see them differently.
I see a VIP day as being with one person ... Views: 885
Don't make this harder than it is! You must have a way to keep in contact with your list. You simply must. There is no two ways about it. Don't over think it and then decide it's too hard so you don't do anything.
You cannot have an on-line business without a consistent way to keep in touch ... Views: 880
It’s no secret that Boomers make up the majority of the world population. Even while there is much discussed about the “graying of America, it is certainly not in a negative way. England and France have boomers as Presidents/Leaders. Hillary had a running chance to be added to that ... Views: 868
You have heard this many times before but we all need to be doing more launches! And I can honestly say I have done more than enough launches that have failed. Which in the end means I didn't get the sign ups I was hoping for. Clearly something was missing from my process.
Let's go through ... Views: 868
The goal here is not to make things complicated, but keep them simple. KISS.
There are lots of secrets to your success but I will highlight only 3.
Be very clear and honest about your value. If you aren't clear yourself you will never be able to demonstrate this to potential clients. When ... Views: 862
I realize that's a pretty bold title but I am serious about this.
Attempting to build a business only doing things on-line will be like taking that "Slow boat to China"
I know it feels hard. You know it feels hard, but do it anyway.
Most people don't pick up the phone, which is why it ... Views: 853
No matter what month it is, you have the opportunity to make your business better and stronger every day. You know it is in your own hands, right? Yes, it is totally your responsibility. This is not something you can blame on others. I know because I tried to do that!! It did not work. Bottom ... Views: 846
First of all let me say, there is nothing wrong with being a volunteer!! I have volunteered a lot in my life and always will. Right now I am a Disaster Mental Health volunteer for the Red Cross and I am Program Chair for a non profit for women divorced and/or widowed. I put a lot of time and ... Views: 844
Just for the record, even extroverts don’t always like to Network!
One of the best tips I think I can give you is go to a networking event with a purpose in mind. If you enter the room with no purpose it could feel very daunting and you may find yourself just wandering around ... Views: 840
I know that probably sounds very woo woo or simplistic to you but don't you think that it's possible?
I believe it is. Having just turned my 6th decade a bit before a holiday of gratefulness I do truly believe it.
All the big Positive Psychology gurus will attest to this. They have done ... Views: 840
There may be some things that you can compromise on when you run your own business but your website is not one of them.
Your website is a big, live business card! If you do not have an on-line presence, even for an offline business, you are hurting your business which means hurting ... Views: 840
I used to think there was. I used to think that everyone slowed down in the summer and picked up again in the fall. But over the years I have changed my tune on that.
The good news is that so many people really believe in the 'summer slump' that they in many ways just stop working on their ... Views: 836
Are you stuck?
Do you feel afraid?
Are you confused what you should do next?
I have been in all of those places so I get it. I know how awful it can feel.
But I also know how I got myself out of those feeling and I can help you get away from wondering why in the world you started ... Views: 820
I have written so many articles on everything in this title it's almost crazy. And so have most other business coaches.
Why? Because it's just that important.
Think about it. How will you design a website, even a one page website, if you don't know who you are talking to or what you're ... Views: 817
Have you ever tried for something so hard, for so long, that you wanted so badly and then it worked?
I’ll tell you, I watch these athletes in the Olympics and I am always so amazed. I grew up watching them with my folks, and my daughters and I watched in their growing up years. They are ... Views: 798
If you don't have more than one revenue stream please read this article carefully!
By having only one income stream you are putting yourself in financial danger.
Let's say you just work on 1-1 with clients. What happens when times get slow, like in the summer or holidays? Where will your ... Views: 791
Do you want thousands of highly qualified people in your network? Of course you do!
Do you have something to offer people that they really, truly want? That’s the ticket right there.
Keep in mind it’s about giving people what they want, not what you think they need. You can give them what ... Views: 790
Do you ever feel isolated in your home based coaching business?
Would you like a situation which will energize you, and raise the bar on your own business as well as others?
I strongly suggest you find yourself a Mastermind group.
I have been in many myself, both live and virtual and ... Views: 787
How do you feel? Right now. Today. Did you hop out of bed this morning ready to tackle the day? If yes, wonderful! If not, why not? Did you not sleep well, eat too much, drink too much or are you too stressed?
As a boomer you may be one of those people who have done a pretty good job of ... Views: 786
This seems to be a very popular topic as of late! I believe it's always been around, how could it not be, it's so logical?
But as logical as I and probably many of you think it is, it's amazing how some people just don't seem to get it.
The reality is if you want to attract and keep ... Views: 779
Seriously, have you ever considered that? I know I thought about it and thought about it and thought about it until finally I just did it. Seems like it took me forever to make that decision and now I wish I had made it so much sooner.
When you do a live retreat or a conference it really ... Views: 759
Myth # 7: Annual or regular Doctors appointments and tests are not necessary. Wrong. Early detection of most diseases can be much more easily dealt with. It will save you money and it will save your time. It may save your life. Regular preventative care will keep you living longer and ... Views: 742
Last ezine, two weeks ago, we went over the first 3 myths of a Boomers Health. Just as a review for you here is a review:
Myth # 1: I don’t have time to work out at this point in my life. I‘ll get back on track after I retire. Baloney. Do it now.
Myth # 2: Eating healthy is just too much ... Views: 736