There are a few words you should think about excluding from your conversations in business. By using the alternatives your clients will perceive you as the person or business that can really help them with their needs. Sell If you are using the word ‘SELL’ when defining your processes, scripts, language, and brand you will […]
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Do you Sabotage Your Sales with “TMI”?
If you think Too Much Information (TMI) can make it difficult for people to help you then think of what it does to your sales process. I just recently had a call with someone that wanted to sell me marketing space on their very interesting business and entrepreneurial-focused website, but all they did was talk. […]
Do You Sabotage Your Success with “TMI”?
When you are participating in a coaching session or a mastermind group you need to be very focused on what you want to get advice on. To do this you need to stay away from the “TMI” syndrome (Too Much Information). Many people think you can never have too much information but in a focused […]
Do You Sabotage Your Success with “Yes, but”?
When you know there is something that is not working in your business do you ever take on the “I’ve Tried That” attitude? It is nearly impossible to make a significant change in your business if you are not willing to take insight from ideas and suggestions you get from your peers, mastermind partners or […]
Just Ask!
Do you ever wonder why you are not getting the things you are expecting to get in your business? I hear about this often from the clients I work with and my question to them is, “Do you ask for it?” In our society is it sometimes thought of a greedy or selfish to ask […]
Follow the Leader to Success or Failure
A great leader does not spend their time telling people what to do and where to go, a great leader has followers that want to do great things and be like them. So how do you get your leadership skills to model the way for the people in your business so you can create a […]
Are You Committed or Not? You have to decide!
Try It Out You know when you are just starting something new and there is that “trial period” where you are still sitting on the fence around your complete commitment? For example, when my kids started taekwondo they were not sure it was going to be a life-long sport of love. My recommendation to them […]
Do You Sometimes Travel? Top 3 Tips for a Hassle Free Business Trip
Do you sometimes travel for your business? Maybe to a conference or trade show? I do and I’ve learned a few things over the years that make traveling a little easier. Here are my top three tips. 1. Documentation As I collect my documentation for my trip, I like to keep it all in one […]
How Do Your Employees Affect Your Brand?
I have a coaching client with a very successful business. Her clients love her, she attracts hard working, talented and driven experts and her business is growing – now anyway. What she has been lacking is the branded vision throughout her company. One that her employees can really understand and live so that they portray […]
How to Know if A Networking Group is Working for You: Another 20-60-20 Rule
You may have heard of a 20-60-20 rule for many aspects of business, like leadership, change, delegation, success, etc. I have found in networking and other associations that the 20-60-20 rule applies to good referral partners as well. 20-60-20 Rule for Networking 20% of the people are engaged in actively growing the group and their […]