Everybody knows that fear of failure can sometimes get in the way. But fear of success often goes unnoticed, and it can be an even bigger obstacle… “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do then by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. [...]
Changemakers and visionaries are especially prone to the fear of failure. If you have the audacity to believe that you might be able to change the world, even on a small scale, this beautiful impulse is more than likely accompanied by some level of doubt or fear. I’ve coached hundreds of visionary entrepreneurs through my [...]
Have you heard the saying, “Attitude Is Everything”? While attitude might not really be “everything”, it is the single most significant determining factor of success in many situations. Here’s how it works: Change your attitude and you automatically change: your perspective the way you interpret things the decisions you make the actions you take the [...]
Our world is facing numerous economic, social, and environmental crises. I believe the solutions lie with each of us; we just need to actualize our potential. With the right support, each of us can play a significant role in healing our world. That’s why I am honored to host the world’s first Social Entrepreneur Empowerment [...]
I’ve been a fan of C.J. Hayden for years. She wrote one of the best books on the marketing for independent business owners, Get Clients Now. Below you will find her enlightening article on Social Media Marketing which mirrors my thoughts and feelings precisely. She put this message into words better than I could have, [...]
If you have a client based business, Dr. Korza’s story will inspire you with what’s possible and show you how to double your clientele, double your income, and double your time off. Click here to listen In this 35-minute recording I interview Dr. Elizabeth Korza, a business coaching client of mine who had been struggling [...]
One of the most helpful concepts I gained from reading The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris was his suggestion to go on a “Low Information Diet”. We’re no longer in the Age of Information. I declare that we have officially entered the Age of Information-Overload. Almost everyone I know seems to show signs of ADD [...]
I think overwhelm is in the air. Seems most of my business coaching clients are creating/experiencing some form of overwhelm lately. Breakdowns and challenges too. My running water was out for a week as our well pump wasn’t working. My girlfriend broke her collar bone in a nasty bike accident, etc. Sometimes life is just [...]
I work with most of my clients to support them in becoming more proactive. Most people spend the majority of their time being reactive. They react to emails, phone calls, the needs of clients, co-workers, friends, children, significant others, family members, deadlines, relationship breakdowns, technical challenges, and whatever life puts in front of their nose. [...]
Everybody on the internet wants to give you their “free” advice and then try to sell you something. I don’t want to add to the “noise”. You’re probably on information overload already. Instead, I want to share the specific strategies I used to grow several small businesses while traveling the world, helping my favorite social-change [...]
I use iContact for managing my email list, sending out my newsletter, and creating sign-up boxes that can easily be added to my web page for my newsletter and teleclasses, etc. I used to use Constant Contact. I liked them too, however, I switched to iContact because they offered Autoresponders, multiple list segments, and surveys [...]
It seems like almost every small business owner I meet these days has at least mild ADD. In any case, focus seems to be missing for a lot of people. Here are a few tricks to support focus… First, plan each day, and make a very short list of 1-3 high priorities. Second, use a [...]
I’ve been working with some of my business coaching clients recently on creating a mind map of their sales and marketing activities for the purpose of brainstorming new ideas, clarifying priorities, learning to hold it all without getting overwhelmed, and seeing how all the pieces fit together. At this link you will find a mind [...]
I received a question by email from one of my business coaching clients who has been struggling to get enough clients in her business and has been confused about which marketing strategy to focus on. This seems to be a common problem these days. There are thousands of self-proclaimed gurus touting that they have the [...]
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If you’re an outside-the-box entrepreneur such as musician, artist, workshop leader or speaker who is held back by fears, limiting beliefs, or a lack of confidence, Scott’s story could be just the catalyst you’re looking for to take things to the next level. Click here to listen… In this recording I interview Scott Kalechstein, a [...]
In this 60 minute interview, entrepreneur and internet marketer Greg Vinson interviews me on the mindset and specific success strategies that have empowered my clients and I to grow lucrative businesses and enjoy high-quality lifestyles. Listen To The Interview Download The MP3 Time Management What are the top tips most people don’t apply and would [...]
If you’re building a client based business, this story could help you take the short path to success. In this recording I interview Sarah Sears, a former coaching client of mine, on exactly what worked and what didn’t work for her to build a successful business from scratch. When we first started out she felt [...]
Would you like to make the next 12-months your best year ever? If you’ve been reading my other blog (the more personal one) then you know that somehow I’ve managed to include a lot of fun, travel, and adventure in my life. I’m not independently wealthy. My company doesn’t send me around the world on [...]
This has always been one of my favorite quotes and now it’s set to a beautiful short video. You’ll love this. Very moving… Short Inspiring Video Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens [...]
In this one hour teleclass I interviewed Janet Fouts on social media strategy. We had quite a few callers on this call and there were many good questions pertaining to how social media can work for a small and/or local businesses and how to set up a strategy to use these networks efficiently. Listen to [...]
I believe everybody deserves a dose of bliss on a daily basis. In fact, I think it’s essential to good health as well as being one of the cornerstones of a fulfilling life. Unfortunately, many people don’t give themselves this gift. They either don’t believe they deserve it deep down, or they are waiting for [...]
I was recently interviewed by Janet Fouts on The Keys To Success In Any Economy. I want to share the recording with you because I think you will find it valuable. One listener had this to say: “…you made a number of distinctions, each of which could be life changing for me, or most anyone [...]
I’m currently reading “The Irrational Entrepreneur – The Real Reason 9 of 10 Small Firms Fail & How Yours Can Flourish”, by Jon D. Lowry. I’ve only read four chapters so far, but I wanted to share a couple of quotes from the book, because I thought they were so “spot-on”. I’ve been thinking a [...]
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