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Tara McMullin wrote: Becoming an influencer seems fun. Depending on your interests, being a vlogger or influencer might look like luxury travel, great food, or stylish clothes. Maybe it looks like being an athlete, a musician, or a memoirist. But there’s a difference between performing these roles and actually doing the work of those roles.
Are you one of the many employers, workers or business owners who confuses delay with procrastination? Learn how to tell the difference between delay and procrastination. You might believe you're guilty of something you're not even doing! And, if it turns out you are procrastinating, find out what you can do to overcome it.
As a business advisor, I often see smart, creative and well-educated people ignore the essential requirements for building a successful business. Generally, it’s because they’ve allowed themselves to be convinced an online (or digital) business is different. It isn’t. A website is not a business. It’s a marketing tool. If you want to make money with it, you need a solid sustainable business behind it. Build your business first, then build a website that works to market it well.
The anorexic entrepreneur, obsessed with achieving success, pursues it with the passion of a spiritual quest, believing it is a lifestyle choice. Unable to recognize when success has arrived, it remains forever elusive often resulting in financial, emotional and spiritual bankruptcy. Today’s episode includes an exercise to keep this from happening to you.
Every business owner and aspiring thought leader faces three challenges: getting good, getting going and getting known! Lisa O’Neill of Thought Leaders breaks this down beautifully for us so we can become commercially smart.
An email from the Daily Stoic reminded me that given how terrible most of the Roman emperors were, you might think that Marcus Aurelius was universally loved. Of course, this is not true. Plenty of people hated him, plenty of people thought they should be in charge and not him. (In fact, one of his best friends betrayed him in a terrible coup). It’s a given that all successful people attract haters. It’s not a matter of if, but when. That’s why you must prepare now rather than waiting until your first hater comes along …
On Dictionary.com, lexicographer Jane Solomon explains that the word influencer has been used in English since the mid-1600s, though back then it wasn’t a job title. In recent years, the term has become a catch-all for a certain kind of career track that is at the center of a burgeoning but profitable industry.
As influencer continues to expand in English and pull new terms and meanings into its orbit, it is worthy of charting from a lexical perspective.
Most people prematurely cut off idea generation by immediately judging whether an idea belongs in the cabinet in the first place—by evaluating what’s reasonable, what’s probable, what’s doable. As a business coach, this is one behaviour I must quickly help them unlearn for their own benefit.
In this episode, I share insights from business genius Ozan Varol, author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist which, by the way, is a really great read. Ozan is a master of weaving interesting stories from real life to support better ways of thinking and working. In the example of his writing I’m about to share, he explains why it’s important to shut down your mind to be better at creating.
Herbert Freudenberger defined burnout in 1975 as emotional exhaustion, decreased sense of accomplishment, and depersonalization. Essentially, when we burn out, we’ve been caring too much for too long, seeing a lack of impact from our actions, and burning the empathy candle at both ends.
Achieving a superhuman level of efficiency, so that you never need to disappoint anyone, or make tough choices about how to use your time? Impossible. Satisfying the contradictory demands of maddening bosses (or family members) who can’t decide what they want? Impossible. Bringing a creative project into the world precisely as you envisaged it in advance? Impossible.
Can you relate? If so, let me share with you how Oliver Burkeman breaks it down for us …
Looking for a new way to boost your productivity? Want to bring more enthusiasm to your work day? Theme days might be just what you need!
It’s only two little letters, but for many, no is such a scary word we hold ourselves back from saying it when we really should. Especially when we are afraid saying no means missing out on a big opportunity. An opportunity that would have catapulted us to success, or that will never come again. Most of the time that simply isn’t true. More importantly, it’s the saying yes to everything that holds us back from success which is why we must commit to mastering the beautiful no.
Clients don’t want to work with people who are perfect; they want to work with people who are REAL and not pretending to be something or someone they aren’t.
Are you a marketer or a thought leader? Do you know there is a difference between marketing and thought leadership? How about the three things all thought leaders have in common? Not sure if you’re on the right path for you if you want to be a thought leader? Let\s start a conversation about that with today’s episode!
The life you want is just beyond the challenges of self-doubt, fear and procrastination.
To successfully navigate the disappointment many entrepreneurs encounter, you must create consistency in your life so you can focus on the things that matter most to you. And do the work needed to close the 3 gaps faced by every entrepreneur.
Marketing is simply a conversation you're having with strangers. The goal is to turn strangers into friends, friends into prospects, prospects into clients with as little efforts as possible. Then, you serve your clients and customers so well, they’ll be happy to introduce you to more strangers.
To succeed with your marketing you must move the conversation along through 5 distinct stages and in this episode I explain what they are...
All marketing begins as an experiment in communication. Subtle changes to your messaging don’t always create immediately noticeable results. And it can be difficult to measure the impact of a different messaging strategy because of the lag between when you make relevance-related improvements and reap the benefits. Still, fine-tuning your relevance is key to long-term marketing and sales success and this episode talks about how to do just that.
Stuck in a rut? Living and working from pattern and habit alone? Rather than consciously choosing how to spend the hours of your days and life ... Get off the expressway to burnout and forget about work-life balance! We explain what to do instead and offer our 3 best tips for making the change in this week’s episode.
Everything matters to your marketing message: font, colours, even direction (as in images and your own body movements in video, livestreams and on stage). With direction being extremely important to effectively communicating your marketing message. Yet getting direction wrong is one of the most common conversion-killing mistakes people make in their marketing. Today I’ll explain why and what to do to fix it!
Is math anxiety crippling your business? Math trauma leftover from grade school can prevent even the smartest business owners from engaging with their business finances. Don’t let it destroy your business and personal life ...
Math is part of doing business. You don’t have to struggle with anxiety over it. And you might be just one decision away from bringing home more bacon. This episode talks about how to keep math anxiety from stealing your joy and derailing your success as the money comes into your business.
Many business success stories were created by the willingness to endure multiple failures and on many levels. Public failures. Small failures. Epic failures. The learnings from them can lead us to greatness. And that’s why we should celebrate our progress through the five levels of failure.
What if the reason you give in to distractions isn’t what you think? (I recently confronted this eye-opening truth in myself.) The way we talk about distraction, especially digital distraction, has changed a lot in recent years.
We see what the big players are doing to us as they mine our attention for profit. We say we want focus on work and be more present with loved ones … then can’t seem to stop the mindless scrolling.
We set personal rules, wear noise-cancelling headphones, and install web-blocking apps. And yet, they don’t seem to work very well.
So, what’s really going on here? Listen up as I share Oliver Burkeman’s insightful explanation from his recent message in The Imperfectionist in:
BUSINESS GENIUS | Episode 405: The Truth About Distraction
Are you less than thrilled with the results of your marketing? Frustrated because it feels like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working out the way you’d hoped? If so, it could be you’re missing critical pieces of the process.
The good news is all marketing tactics work! Provided they are well matched to your business objectives, used at the right time, and executed correctly. But before selecting any tactics or tools, you need to think about the four critical marketing systems every business has to have. That, and more in this episode!
Einstein. Possibly the most misquoted figure in history! Do you put your reputation and credibility at risk by using misattributed (or unattributed) quotes in your marketing, presentations and social media?
There are so many things you probably think Einstein said (because these quotes are everywhere on the internet) that he never did!
Such as …
The quote that is as fake as most celebrity weddings … The quote which is one of the most over-used clichés of all time … The quote made famous in thousands of memes featuring Einstein that actually was taken from two books published in 1983 (28 years after he our pal Al died) …
Are you guilty of giving Einstein credit for things he never actually said in quotes you share on the internet? Find out here:
BUSINESS GENIUS | Episode 403: Things Einstein Never Said (and who actually did)
PS Credit for this episode’s content belongs to news junkie and history buff Kathy Copeland Padden who published her research on Medium. Thank you, Kathy!
Independence through entrepreneurship is the goal of most business owners. And freedom often drives choosing it over taking a job. Clarity, confidence and clients are needed on the road to success. But their role pales next to the must-haves: courage, patience and resilience.
Which of the 7 freedoms do you want most from your business? 1. Many enjoy the freedom of choice. 2. Others want the freedom of creative control. 3. Some desire freedom from work. 4. We all seek freedom from financial scarcity and constraint. 5. There’s also the freedom from influence and expectation. 6. And the freedom from hope and dependence. 7. As well as the freedom from ordinary and routine.
Clients don't want to work with people who are perfect, the want to work with people who are real and not pretending to be something or someone they aren't! In this episode, discover how something you learned in your childhood is interfering with your business success and what you can do about right now to make competition irrelevant in a crowded marketplace. And at the end I share the one thing you might be tempted to do that seems like a great idea, but isn't.
An email from the Daily Stoic reminded me that given how terrible most of the Roman emperors were, you might think that Marcus Aurelius was universally loved. Of course, this is not true. Plenty of people hated him, plenty of people thought they should be in charge and not him. (In fact, one of his best friends betrayed him in a terrible coup). It’s a given that all successful people attract haters. It’s not a matter of if, but when. That’s why you must prepare now rather than waiting until your first hater comes along. This episode deals with how to handle it.
Most people prematurely cut off idea generation by immediately judging whether an idea belongs in the cabinet in the first place—by evaluating what’s reasonable, what’s probable, what’s doable. As a business coach, this is one behaviour I must quickly help them unlearn for their own benefit. In this episode, I share insights from business genius Ozan Varol, author of Think Like a Rocket Scientist which, by the way, is a really great read. Ozan is a master of weaving interesting stories from real life to support better ways of thinking and working. Here's how he explains why it’s important to shut down your mind to be better at creating.
Herbert Freudenberger defined burnout in 1975 as emotional exhaustion, decreased sense of accomplishment, and depersonalization. Essentially, when we burn out, we’ve been caring too much for too long, seeing a lack of impact from our actions, and burning the empathy candle at both ends. Sadly, it’s an experience many entrepreneurs know all too well as Tara McMullin knows from having surveyed and talked to hundreds of business owners about this very thing. In today’s episode I’m sharing some of her findings and thoughts about it.
Tara McMullin, Founder of What Works wrote todays’ thought provoking inbox inspiration. Somehow I missed the weekend Twitter post showing new toys like Fisher Prices’ My Home Office and the Vlogger Kit offered by Plan Toys. Tara sent me an email this morning discussing them in depth so, naturally, I have to share some of her Business Genius wisdom with you and I bet it’ll get you thinking about this too!
Oliver Burkeman reminds us: Achieving a superhuman level of efficiency, so that you never need to disappoint anyone, or make tough choices about how to use your time? Impossible. Satisfying the contradictory demands of maddening bosses (or family members) who can’t decide what they want? Impossible. Bringing a creative project into the world precisely as you envisaged it in advance? Impossible. Find out why embracing the impossibility puts a whole new spin on productivity giving you permission to lower the stakes.
Tamsen Webster knows that if you want people to actually act on or in favor of your ideas—you can turn the secret to creating change into a simple test the can help make all of your marketing messages stronger. Listen to this episode to find out how and why this simple test works and what to ask yourself to inspire people to take the action you want from them.
Where marketing is a conversation you’re having with strangers, thought leadership can distinguish you as either the subject of the conversation or as an influential contributor to it. If thought leadership is your objective, discover the three requirements you'll need to meet (and more) in this episode.
The life you want is just beyond the challenges of self-doubt, fear and procrastination. To successfully avoid the disappointment many entrepreneurs encounter, you must create consistency in your life so you can focus on the things that matter most to you and close three gaps standing between you and the business success you desire.
Marketing is simply a conversation you're having with strangers. The goal is to turn strangers into friends, friends into prospects, prospects into clients with as little efforts as possible. Then, you serve your clients and customers so well, they’ll be happy to introduce you to more strangers.
To succeed with your marketing you must move the conversation along through 5 distinct stages and in this episode I explain what they are so you can start acing your marketing conversations!
All marketing begins as an experiment in communication. Subtle changes to your messaging don’t always create immediately noticeable results. And it can be difficult to measure the impact of a different messaging strategy because of the lag between when you make relevance-related improvements and reap the benefits. Still, fine-tuning your relevance is key to long-term marketing and sales success and this episode talks about how to do just that.
Stuck in a rut? Living and working from pattern and habit alone? Rather than consciously choosing how to spend the hours of your days and life ... Get off the expressway to burnout and forget about work-life balance! We explain what to do instead and offer our 3 best tips for making the change in this week’s episode.
Every business owner and aspiring thought leader faces three challenges: getting good, getting going and getting know! Lisa O’Neill of Thought Leaders breaks this down beautifully for us so we can become commercially smart.
Are you one of the many employers, workers or business owners who confuses delay with procrastination? Learn how to tell the difference between delay and procrastination. You might believe you're guilty of something you're not even doing! And, if it turns out you are a procrastinating, find out what you can do to overcome it.
Find out how influencer, astrology and big brands are all connected and evolving in this episode.
Looking for a new way to boost your productivity? Want to bring more enthusiasm to your work day? Themed days might be just what you need! Find out how to use them so you, too, can experience their magic!
It’s only two little letters, but for many, no is such a scary word we hold ourselves back from saying it when we really should not do that. Especially when we are afraid saying no means missing out on a big opportunity. An opportunity that would have catapulted us to success, or that will never come again. Most of the time that simply isn’t true. More importantly, it’s the saying yes to everything that holds us back from success which is why we must commit to mastering the beautiful no. This episode talks about how to know when to say no and how to do it with grace.
Businesses rarely fail because the original idea was bad. Or from a lack of capital or time. Or because the economy tanked. They fail because their owners don’t have solid answers to 3 key questions. Consequently, their marketing is one big disconnect. Keeping your eye on the big picture is one way to be proactive and successful in business. There are some others too and we’re talking about them in this episode.
What is an entrepreneurial balance sheet? And why do you need to make one? Entrepreneurs who know what it’s like to experience “anorexia of the soul” will tell you it’s a fate worse than any financial failure you might fear in your business!
Pretending to be someone you’re not and selling what you don’t believe in or in a way that isn’t congruent with your true self, is a road to ruin.
And being solely focused on striving to please the market and presenting the brand persona you think will sell, but isn’t who you really are, isn’t sustainable long-term. It only leads to a growing sense of disconnection from the self.
It’s critical to your future success to start disciplining yourself to think about all aspects of your business in terms of assets and liabilities. This guides your future decision making more effectively.
Your entrepreneurial balance sheet is different from your financial one. It has five things on it that require regular evaluation. In this episode, you’ll learn what they are and how to make this kind of balance sheet for yourself.
Remember the training montage scene in the 1976 hit movie Rocky? What you see Stallone do in the 40 seconds starting at minute two is key to knowing how to not make this common conversion-killing marketing mistake!
Almost everyone makes this mistake more than once! But it’s easy to fix when you know what to look for and what to do instead. This is critical to reinforcing (and not contradicting or diluting) your marketing message.
After my clients see the difference this simple fix makes, they rarely make this mistake again.
Listen as I explain:
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the importance of direction in marketing and digital communications, video and stage work,
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how cultural conditioning subliminally influences your audience response to messaging, and
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what to give your audience instead (Hint: see it at work in the Rocky scene) to improve results.
PS Watch the key scene here starting at minute two to see this key principle in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YYmfM2TfUA
Is math anxiety crippling your business? Math trauma leftover from grade school can prevent even the smartest business owners from engaging with their business finances. Don’t let it destroy your business and personal life ...
Math is part of doing business. You don’t have to struggle with anxiety over it. And you might be just one decision away from bringing home more bacon. This episode talks about how to keep math anxiety from stealing your joy and derailing your success as the money comes into your business.
Many business success stories were created by the willingness to endure multiple failures and on many levels. Public failures. Small failures. Epic failures. The learnings from them can lead us to greatness. And that’s why we should celebrate our progress through the five levels of failure.
What if the reason you give in to distractions isn’t what you think? (I recently confronted this eye-opening truth in myself.) The way we talk about distraction, especially digital distraction, has changed a lot in recent years.
We see what the big players are doing to us as they mine our attention for profit. We say we want focus on work and be more present with loved ones … then can’t seem to stop the mindless scrolling.
We set personal rules, wear noise-cancelling headphones, and install web-blocking apps. And yet, they don’t seem to work very well.
So, what’s really going on here? Listen up as I share Oliver Burkeman’s insightful explanation from his recent message in The Imperfectionist in:
BUSINESS GENIUS | Episode 405: The Truth About Distraction
Are you less than thrilled with the results of your marketing? Frustrated because it feels like you’ve tried everything and nothing is working out the way you’d hoped? If so, it could be you’re missing critical pieces of the process.
The good news is all marketing tactics work! Provided they are well matched to your business objectives, used at the right time, and executed correctly. But before selecting any tactics or tools, you need to think about the four critical marketing systems every business has to have. That, and more in this episode!
Einstein. Possibly the most misquoted figure in history! Do you put your reputation and credibility at risk by using misattributed (or unattributed) quotes in your marketing, presentations and social media?
There are so many things you probably think Einstein said (because these quotes are everywhere on the internet) that he never did!
Such as …
- The quote that is as fake as most celebrity weddings …
- The quote which is one of the most over-used clichés of all time …
- The quote made famous in thousands of memes featuring Einstein that actually was taken from two books published in 1983 (28 years after he our pal Al died) …
Are you guilty of giving Einstein credit for things he never actually said in quotes you share on the internet? Find out here:
BUSINESS GENIUS | Episode 403: Things Einstein Never Said (and who actually did)
PS Credit for this episode’s content belongs to news junkie and history buff Kathy Copeland Padden who published her research on Medium. Thank you, Kathy!
Independence through entrepreneurship is the goal of many business owners. Seven freedoms of independence via entrepreneurship are often what drives commitment to choosing it over traditional employment. Clarity, confidence and clients are welcome companions on the road to success, but their contribution pales next to the must-haves: courage, patience and resilience.
How close are you to enjoying one or more (and possibly even all seven) of the freedoms of independence through entrepreneurship right now?
PS See the list of the 7 freedoms discussed on the podcast on our blog.
// SEASON 4 HAS ARRIVED WITH ALL NEW EPISODES! // Clients don't want to work with people who are perfect, the want to work with people who are real and not pretending to be something or someone they aren't!
In this episode, discover how something you learned in your childhood is interfering with your business success in a crowded marketplace and what you can do about right now to make competition irrelevant.
Selling things does not mean you are in business. Making money selling things means you are in business. And to do that you must have three things: a market, a message, and a compelling offer. Your first goal is to have your offer convert to a sale. Your second is to have it convert at the best price.
Did you know the average adult makes around 35,000 conscious and sub-conscious choices each and every day? Your entire life is just one big "Choose Your Own Adventure" if you really think about it. I’ve made a lot of different choices throughout my business journey; I bet you can say the same for yourself too. The thing is, you can't split test your life like you do your marketing ...
Just about every business owner needs help defining business strategy! Why? Because not having a sounding board leaves you vulnerable to derailing your business before you’re even out of the gate. Hoping your business will succeed is how most people start out, but it’s not anywhere near enough because HOPE is NOT a strategy. Investing in professional help to work out your strategy can save you a great deal of money and heartache long term. These six questions help you jumpstart your thinking!
Whether you are selling a product or a service, each new customer undergoes an on-boarding experience as they transition into working with you or whatever you sold them after the sale. As the business owner, you are responsible for creating that experience in a way that leaves them thrilled with the decision to buy from you and not one of your competitors. Here's how you take charge of what happens after the sale.
Many of us put off our hopes and dreams until a random someday in the future. When you're waiting for the perfect time to start building your business dream, you are stuck in a deferred life plan. The best time to start was yesterday. The second-best time is now.
Persistence in the face of defeat often makes the difference in outcome. That’s not just a military history lesson, it’s also a modern-day business lesson. The question is, Are you making procrastination work for you?
Many starting a business today do so because they want a higher income, more flexibility and greater happiness — all while working less. Can all this really be achieved? Well, the short answer is yes. But, sadly, that is not the typical business owner’s experience. The results you will get depend on which type of business owner you are. Do you know your type? Here's how to find out.
Whether it be unproductively chasing inbox zero, maintaining a pristine desk and workspace, or endlessly tinkering with product design instead of launching, the end result is the same. When you spend all your time and energy chasing perfection, you are not making any money! Today we're talking about how a messy desk and creative work go hand in hand.
Never be afraid to talk to your customers about pricing. They are the only reliable source for learning for certain what your value is to them. If you’ve over-priced your products and services, you likely won’t make enough sales to stay in business. And, if you’ve under-priced them, you’re short-changing yourself. Neither situation is a fair outcome for the effort invested in creating your products and services in the first place. Once you've landed a customer, the next step is increasing the perceived value of what was purchased.
We’re all familiar with the traditional measure of business success being s/he who makes the most sales in a given timeframe wins. But digital marketing means to sell to one person who needs or wants what you offer, you interrupt hundreds of others who don’t. Here's what to do instead.
When starting out as a coach or consultant it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that offering a free 1:1 call with leads for your programs or services helps you build a thriving practice fast. But, nothing could be further from the truth!
Is your business at risk for an Entrepreneurial Backslide? That’s what happens when small service businesses actually take home less money as they grow. When your business starts succumbing to an entrepreneurial backslide your revenue may continue to increase, but that is a fatal illusion because your take home will continue to decrease.
Saying yes to new opportunities is scary! Even when you’ve been chasing them for months! Chasing opportunities and acting on them when they are within your grasp are two very different things. When saying yes scares you, Josh Spector reminds us to remember these 5 things.
If you’re not sure how to best respond to pricing objections, don’t worry. I’ve got some suggestions for you today. Enjoy.
Last week I shared Josh Spector’s list of the 5 most valuable skills you can learn posted in his newsletter For the Interested. For each skill, he had great suggestions for how you can improve it through practice and that’s what we’ll talk about today.
The 5 most valuable skills you can have in life and work aren’t taught in school, don’t show up on your resume, and are consistently overlooked and underappreciated. The good news? It costs you nothing to develop them and you should pursue every opportunity to do so.
A strategic business partnership that isn’t working is a lot like a marriage that’s so done it’s just not recoverable. And just like in a failed marriage, at some point, you simply have to make the decision to not be the victim of circumstances any longer. Instead, you must take command of the situation and make a move to position yourself and your business for a better future.
If you stay in business long enough, the day will come when you must confront the harsh reality of employee or client betrayal. You won’t want to believe it’s true, but the facts speak for themselves: a person you trusted and gave your best to is stealing your hard work, creative ideas, time and energy by engaging in bad behavior. Getting caught isn’t what makes something wrong.
Lawsuits are costly and require a lot of time, energy and money to prepare. It’s a slow process. Even more costly if you lose. There’s more at stake than meets the eye. I sincerely hope you are running your business in a way that makes it unlikely you’ll every have to deal with such a thing.
However, as you might one day discover, personal integrity is not what it used to be. And when you are in business, sometimes a lawsuit cannot be avoided no matter what safeguards you’ve put in place.
The coming of a new year tends to bring a renewed focus on one’s goals. Many business owners have trouble defining goals with enough precision to execute them effectively. Then they are subsequently paralyzed by conflicts between their need to create new work and launch it quickly while being strategic enough to consider what work is even worth creating and launching in the first place.
All too often this leads to doing whatever work is easiest for the dopamine hit rather than tackling the harder work with the potential to have the greatest positive impact on your business. If you’ve taken a look at your last year and know you failed to hit important goals, chances are you’re making one or more of three mistakes in your goal setting right out of the gate.
No one starts a business wanting it to fail, yet many do. There are very predictable reasons for why so many startups fail and we’re taking a hard look at the top 5 today.
Most entrepreneurs have taken many risks to get to where they are today. But taking risks does not mean going in blindly and expecting to come out the other side unscathed. Today we’re talking about why entrepreneurs need to takes risks and the types of risks you’ll need to get comfortable with as a business owner and how to mitigate them.
Without revenue, your business has no future. Here are 5 common revenue-related-stress scenarios and what you can do about them. Because stress can kill you. Not just your business. You.
Planning brings the future to the present so you can do the right things now. Too many businesses are started without having any kind of business plan in place. Unless the banks or potential investors want to see a plan, there is absolutely no plan – there is only a dream or big idea put in motion. And that’s why, for so many, years later there’s been a lot of spending and very little (if any) revenue to show for it. Here are 3 easy ways you can instantly change that!
Sometimes the darkness is your candle. Having the best strategies for building your business in place means nothing when the black dog of depression steals your motivation. The lack of motivation resulting from depression (and other mental illnesses or psychological injuries) can be debilitating for you and devastating for your business. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here's how to keep getting things done!
If you’ve been trying to build your business by attracting an audience of fans and followers in social media, I have some bad news for you. Building an audience in social media is a waste of time.
You don’t need more fans and followers to grow your business; you need to attract buyers. There are critical differences between these two groups of people. Let’s run through that list now so you can give yourself a better chance of attracting the buyers you need by knowing how to inspire them to want to do business with you.
How you start something is how you finish it. Whether you are selling a product or a service, each new customer undergoes an on-boarding experience as they transition into working with or using what you sold them after the sale. As the business owner, you are responsible for creating that experience in a way that leaves them thrilled with the decision to buy from you and not one of your competitors.
Sometimes the darkness is your candle. Having the best strategies for building your business in place means nothing when the black dog of depression steals your motivation. The lack of motivation resulting from depression (and other mental illnesses or psychological injuries) can be debilitating for you and devastating for your business. But, it doesn’t have to be that way! Here's how to keep going ...
Many high achievers share a dirty little secret: Deep down they feel like total frauds–their accomplishments and successes the result of nothing more than luck. This phenomenon, known as imposter syndrome, is the result of a deep belief you’re an inadequate, unworthy person and an incompetent failure despite all evidence to the contrary.
In short, you’re a hot mess of disillusion. Imposter syndrome has many faces that reveal its existence in various forms. If you’re familiar with the feeling of waiting for people to see you for the fraud you think you are, it can be helpful to identify the face you’re putting on it so you can turn things around by problem solving accordingly.
Persistence in the face of defeat often makes the difference in outcome. That’s not just a military history lesson, it’s also a modern-day business lesson. Which is why you must know: In the face of adversity, are you a Guernsey or a Brahman?
If you’ve ever had to go back and ask a client for more money, you know how hard it can be to have this conversation.
Today I’m sharing 5 situations where you’ll need to talk to them about it and some tips for how to approach the subject because clients with big dreams and small budgets can be a problem for your business.
Most people start a business from an idea they had. It can be big or small or even just a seed. When you start to build that business, you quickly discover an idea alone is not enough and are soon faced with many moving parts and steps you must deal with like it or not.
When you believe in your idea, you’ll put in the daily work -- the hustle and grind needed for your business dream to become your reality. And you’ll face both good and bad times along the way. There’s no avoiding it; these are the normal challenges of building a business. Within each challenge, looms a common threat you may be aware of, but haven't given a voice to. This threat derails many and you must overcome it to accomplish your business goals. So, today we're talking about it ...
Like all things worth doing, it takes a lot of work to build your audience and platform. And it won’t happen quickly. Especially if you are just throwing random content into every marketing channel hoping something sticks. Hope is not a strategy. Focus your content marketing on 4 objectives: attracting readers, building your authority, developing affinity and inspiring action.
HINT: You're building a long-term relationship, not going for a one-night stand.
Despite what you may have heard, you need a lot more than hustle to market your business. Energy alone isn’t enough. And the energy you do spend on your marketing must be intelligently and strategically directed.
Today we're looking at the importance of being able to generate buzz through word of mouth.
When starting out as a coach or consultant or selling professional services it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that offering a free 1:1 client call helps you build a thriving practice fast. But, nothing could be further from the truth!
In fact, any amount of time spent answering questions and giving professional advice for free hurts your business and reputation in three very important ways. That's why it's important to say NO when being asked to work for free!
It can take a lifetime to build a solid, professional reputation online or offline. But only one lapse in judgement to ruin it. Bad behavior might work for the Kardashians, but it isn’t going to work for you!
I can’t blame you for thinking overnight success is possible because it seems to be what just about everyone out there is trying to sell you. Snap out of it. There is no such thing as overnight success. Some part of you, must know that.
If you want your business to be successful, you have to do the work. However long it takes. Let’s take a step back in time for a quick review.
The secret to being more productive is learning how to master your minutes and your mind. Here are some of my best tips to help you with that.
Building a successful business should not mean you’re living a 7-day work week filled with nothing but hustle and grind. You have a responsibility to yourself, to your significant others and to the business to work things out so that you have regular, predictable downtime that allows you to refresh mentally and restore yourself physically.
Just about every business owner is involved in some way with social media. Now the essence of social media is knowing your audience and sharing content they’ll love. The idea is to connect with one another as humans. The currency of social media isn’t self promotion, it’s generosity.
No one starts a business wanting it to fail. But many business owners neglect these eight soft skills critical to success which limits their ability to generate an income from it.
You know there are many ways to read, but are you putting the three different types of reading to best use each day? Let's find out!
There’s ONE list you need to make (and probably haven’t) that is so much more important than your to do list. Because it’s far more effective for upgrading both your productivity and performance. Find out what it is and what to start putting on it in this episode!
Meetings may be toxic, but how you plan your calendar is what allows that toxicity to thrive. Today I’m talking about how you can change that by doing just one thing differently!
Without revenue your business has no future. The good news is there are 3 ways to bring your A game to the bottom line. And, at the end of the day, preparation + perspiration – interference = your potential for success
Marketing shouldn’t be spiritual suicide. To get your work in front of a larger audience you need to create conversational flow! And that is going to require an investment in time to build the strategic relationships needed to make things happen. Here's how to get others to help share your work.
Ever had a client try to pull a fast one to justify not paying you for services rendered? If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s only a matter of time until it does.
Most clients are honest; deadbeats are NOT. But, deadbeats have predictable patterns of bad behavior and you can’t let yourself be affected emotionally by their crap! Here's what to expect and what to do about it ...
No one likes dealing with a client from hell. No one! The best way to be sure you don’t get involved with one is to pay close attention to your early interactions to spot deal breakers fast. In this episode I’ll tell you what to look for before you seal the deal so you don't get fooled again!
Don’t let yourself be a prisoner of false hope! Having a daily check-in ritual can help you stay on course even when things get rough. And yes, things are pretty rough right now for many. For some, they'll get even rougher. All the more reason to ask yourself these 5 questions for your daily checkin.
Working without a contract when you sell professional services is risky business. Until the contract is signed, nothing is real! This episode explains the 5 essential clauses you need to include in your contracts.
It doesn't matter how polished you look on the outside, how long you've been in business or how many glowing testimonials you have. Confidence comes and goes. And often, it goes when you need it most. Here's how you overcome a crisis of confidence.
When I was first starting out in business, long before the internet came along, Peter Drucker had said "The aim of marketing is to make selling superfluous." Nothing has changed. The aim of all digital marketing is exactly the same – to make selling superfluous. And your success with online marketing is, in no small part, determined by how well you understand and manage the 5 key relationships I talk about in this episode.
When thinking of starting a business, it’s understandable you’d wonder about how much it’s going to cost. But is it the right question to even ask? I say "No!" and explain why in ...
BUSINESS GENIUS | Episode 3-228: How Much It Costs to Start a Business (00:04:23)
In May, the Globe and Mail published a brilliant essay by Michael Ungar, author of Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success. Ever since reading it, I’ve wanted to share the highlights with you and today’s the day. This is smartstartcoach Linda Lopeke and you’re listening to Business Genius Episode 227: Resilience is not a DIY Endeavour
Most new business owners ask me questions like “If I follow my passion, am determined to make serious money, and do all of the work required, will my business succeed?” And, of course I have to tell them “No.” Success is a staircase, not a doorway. You reach success by climbing up to it one step at a time and asking the right questions.
If you’ve been waiting for conditions to be perfect to launch your business or invest in yourself so you can make more money in your business, you are making a huge mistake! Conditions will never be perfect!
With this being the start of a new year and new challenges, I want to speak to you about something critical to your success -- the reality there is no success unless you succeed at home first. Despite not being at the end of your life, you may very well be nearing the end of your time with some of the most important people in it. Listen in for a new definition of what it means to be rich ...
I can promise you two things: The search for someone to blame is always successful. And no one likes dealing with a problem client. No one! The best way to be sure you don’t get involved with a “client from hell” is to pay close attention to your early interactions so you can spot dealbreakers fast. Hopefully before you even enter into a deal! While there are a number of reasons that can fit the “dealbreaker” category, these 5 warning signs scream walk away because This. Is. A. Client. From. Hell.
I know new programs, services, tools and business opportunities are promoted to you constantly. Someone is always pushing those bright, shiny objects that distract you from your path. A gentle reminder: You should only consider investing in these new offerings and ideas if (and only if) they have the potential to make a significant difference in the execution of your current business strategy. A strategy tells you not just what you will do; it also sets boundaries around what you won’t do as you implement it. That's what I cover in this episode.
Everyone needs a not-to-do list! Do you have one? Most people don’t. While there are many tools you can use to improve productivity, they are of little value to you until you learn how to best spend your time each day. At SMARTSTART we use a very simple 3-step strategy I learned from Warren Buffett to determine priorities and actions. I’m confident it will work for you too. Have a listen and find out how we do it ...
You must be able to sell yourself with confidence and ease, and be comfortable with self-promotion, if you want to succeed in business. And YES, it is possible to do it without being arrogant, obnoxious, or a salesy leg humper.
It doesn’t matter who you are or how far you have come, no one in business escapes having to deal with facing uncertainty and fear of failure. So here’s a proven simple method for standing up to your fear of the unknown.
Every day is a new day. And it brings with it the potential for getting so much done! But each day that starts with the best of intentions can just as easily be hijacked by the 4 greatest productivity killers: ineffective relationships, a bad attitude, lack of quality sleep, and (not surprisingly) the weather.
There are 8 soft skills critical to business success regardless of how many hard skills you bring to the table. Find out what they are (and check where you're at in developing them) in this episode of BUSINESS GENIUS.
No one likes chasing money. No one. However, sometimes it is necessary. There are clients out there who don’t pay for services rendered. On purpose. There are clients who take forever to process your invoices. And, there are clients who are consistently forgetful when it comes to sending your cheque. This episode offers several tips for protecting yourself from/dealing with deadbeat clients.
You might think branding is something only big businesses need to worry about, but I’d like to challenge that by suggesting the smaller you are, the more critical building a solid brand is to your business success.
Brand is a powerful way of communicating your message and rising above the noise so you have a greater chance of being heard, but only when built with intention and consistently executed to a high standard of excellence.
Succeed at home first! Don't sacrifice your family on the altar of success. Here are some ways to help you avoid making that mistake.
Success is often accompanied by a psychological phenomenon known as “imposter syndrome“. High achievers in particular, and especially women, are particularly vulnerable to it. You may think you’re the only one but I promise you there are times everyone feels like an imposter. And it’s what you do with those feelings that counts. This episode helps you with that.
This common addiction was strangling my bottom line. Yours too, I bet! Here's how to fix it asap.
Getting others to talk about your work and business requires making it feel safe for them to do so. Testimonials do help you establish professional credibility and build a reputation for the quality of work you do. But what if you don’t have any yet? Fortunately, there are many other roads you can explore to help you bridge the gap until you’ve earned client testimonials you can share. Here are 5 things you can do to establish authority indirectly ...
It’s reasonable to expect there will be times in your life where you’ll need to deal with fear in some form or another. Here are some tips to help you overcome resistance and push fear to one side so you can accomplish your business goals.
“No one starts a business with a desire to see it fail. But many start one without really knowing what’s needed for it to succeed. Then, as different demands and challenges pile up and information overload sets in, a secret fear develops inside these business owners.
A fear they might not have what it takes to bring their dreams and passions to life. The business isn’t making any money. Nothing they’ve tried is working out as they’d expected. Despair starts to sneak in as the bills pile up, products don’t sell, and clients don’t come. Looming failure threatens their self-worth.
That doesn’t have to be how their story ends. And it doesn’t have to be your story either..."
When you’re in business for yourself, life is always a balancing act. I get it. But, you'll get better results if you focus on rest vs effort and cost vs return on that effort instead. These can be monitored, managed and controlled, if you make a commitment to do so. And when you do, you'll find that balance you crave.
When you allow yourself to feel guilty about your pricing, you risk doing great harm to your business. These tips help you let go of guilt.
When someone says, “I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor and rich is better!” it’s not hard to understand what they mean. But the question for you today is: Are you willing to change the 7 bad habits limiting how much money you can make in your business? Let’s find out!
Having your own business is the best path to controlling your financial security. But it's easy to slip into creating a business that doesn't serve you well at all. Yes, I know you desperately want to spring ahead, but you must have something to fall back on when you hit the inevitable bumps in the road. This list of "must-haves" for your business exercise gives you that. And you can print the details from here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/4-must-have-lists-make-before-starting-your-business-linda-m-lopeke/
There are 5 low-price lies just about everyone tells him or herself when just starting out. And it isn't necessary.
To put the right price on what you sell, or check that the price of your current offers is appropriate, use this article to guide you. It explains the 15-point PRICE formula you can use with confidence to stop short-changing yourself by undercharging. https://medium.com/an-idea-for-you/how-to-price-your-work-4587f8e78b9?source=friends_link&sk=a450def6cd3f7bb209c0512b28331c37
There are many ways to read, but are you putting the three different types of reading to best use each day to up your business game? Listen to find out how to get more out of the time you spend reading!
We’re all familiar with the traditional measure of business success being s/he who makes the most sales in a given time frame wins. But digital marketing means to sell to one person who needs or wants what you offer, you interrupt hundreds of others who don’t. If you want to make more sales, you need to stop burning your list and do this instead.
There’s ONE list you need to make (and probably haven’t) that is so much more important than your "to do" list. Because it’s far more effective for upgrading both your productivity and performance. Find out what it is and what to start putting on it in this episode!
Making just ONE small change to how your manage your daily calendar makes all the difference in how you experience and control your work day. Can you guess what it is? (Probably not.) Have a listen ...
Without revenue, your business has no future. You must bring your A-Game to the bottom line. There's more than one way to do that. The question is, which of the 3 revenue games are you playing?
We all start from zero with respect to our content and social media marketing. And without using paid ads, the only way to gain more visibility for your work is to have others share it with their own audiences. Here's our best-tested advice for making that happen.
Ever had a client try to pull a fast one to justify not paying you for services rendered? If it hasn’t happened yet, it’s only a matter of time until it does.
Most clients are honest; deadbeats are NOT. But, deadbeats have predictable patterns of bad behavior and you can’t let yourself be affected emotionally by their crap!
No one likes dealing with clients from hell! Learn 5 sure-fire signs you're dealing with a problem client so you can avoid having to work with them.
Working harder, but taking home less? Yup. You're in the entrepreneurial backslide. This episode of BUSINESS GENIUS explains what it is and how to avoid it.
Heading away for that final long weekend before the kids go back to school? This encore presentation of Episode 121 tells you all about a tool that tells you exactly what to pack for any trip, business or pleasure! Have a safe and happy long weekend!
Don’t let yourself be a prisoner of false hope! Having a daily check-in ritual can help you stay on course even when things get rough. There are many ways to measure your progress toward business success. Asking yourself these 5 questions daily helps you with that.
Many of us put off our hopes and dreams until a random someday in the future. When you're waiting for the perfect time to start building your business dream, you are stuck in a deferred life plan. The best time to start was yesterday. The second-best time is now. This episode of BUSINESS GENIUS explores the relationships between time, money and buying happiness.
Creativity does not require someone else's idea of perfect conditions to make itself known. In fact, research shows otherwise. This episode of BUSINESS GENIUS looks at the relationship between a messy desk and creative productivity.
When starting out as a coach or consultant it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that offering a free 1:1 call with leads for your programs or services helps you build a thriving practice fast. But, nothing could be further from the truth! This episode of BUSINESS GENIUS explains 3 reasons why that is and tells you what to do instead!
Providing professional services without a contract in place is risky business! From payment, to kill fees, to copyright ownership learn more about the five essential clauses you need to include in all of your professional services contracts and why you absolutely must have them.
It isn't a matter of IF, it's a matter of WHEN you'll experience a crisis of confidence. This episode explains how to overcome this when it hits so you can keep moving forward in your life and business.
Thinking about starting a business and wondering how much it's going to cost? That's not the best question to ask. Listen now to learn why and what you really need to be asking yourself instead.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding that while resilience IS critical to success, it's NOT a DIY endeavour.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding that curiosity and a commitment to excellence will outperform following your passion every time!
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by managing these 5 relationships critical to your online marketing success.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by remembering these 5 simple things so you won't be afraid to say yes to new opportunities that scare you.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding conditions with never be perfect and delay is a thief.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by knowing how to respond when prospects object to your pricing.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by knowing how to identify and balance entrepreneurial risks and rewards.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by protecting your business from the top 5 reasons startups fail.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by protecting yourself from the 5 types of revenue stress that kill.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding the difference between an audience and buyers.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by learning how to recognize the 5 faces of imposter syndrome holding you back from enjoying success.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by deciding whether you're a Guernsey or a Brahman who knows how to make adversity work for you.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using this simple trick for remembering any and all of your passwords.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by consciously overcoming this hidden threat to your business success.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding the difference between price and value and focusing on the right thing in your marketing.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using strategic word-of-mouth marketing campaigns to sell your products and services.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by not devaluing your work and time by giving it away for free to anyone who asks. Learn to say no and do this instead.
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by taking charge of what happens after the sale, as that's where the real selling begins.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by knowing what to do when a business partnership goes bad and change must be made.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by making sure you've covered your bases should you need to defend yourself against employees and clients who do you wrong. Advance preparation reduces your stress considerably when things go south. It's not a matter of if; it's a matter of when. Be. Ready.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by not being afraid to defend your business when an employee does you wrong.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding succeeding in business requires playing the long game well and having three critical things working for you throughout.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by making sure you haven't made any of these 3 mistakes in setting your goals for the year.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding what it means to be truly rich.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS and instantly improve your business game simply by doing these three things.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using any one of these 6 game-changing tips to improve your life and business results.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by asking these questions to help you better understand what kind of business owner you are.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using these tips to identify clients from hell before you take them on.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by carefully considering your answers to these 6 questions as you work on defining your business strategy.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using an attitude of gratitude to drive your business success.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by using social media responsibly and protecting the content you've shared in social channels.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using these tips for increasing the perceived value of what you sell.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by designing your customer's onboarding experience in a way that makes them thrilled they bought from you and not one of your competitors!
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by understanding the difference between price and value and what it really means to sell the sizzle, not the steak.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by reclaiming your weekends using these time-saving tips.
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS by using 10 simple ways to help you develop the 5 most valuable and completely transferable skills!
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
Our (secret) program page has all the details, including examples of the types of assistance provided to past clients. Check it out here: https://smartstartcoach.com/smartstart-philanthropy-program
Unleash your BUSINESS GENIUS using these 5 valuable and completely transferable skills to succeed in life and business!
Will you be the next entrepreneur or expert SMARTSTART invests in?
We are currently accepting applications and it's been a fun interviewing applicants and learning more about their business ideas and dreams. There's no cost for anyone to apply; however, only selected candidates move on to the sponsorship round.
Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
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Thousands of entrepreneurs and experts have benefited from SMARTSTART Programs, but none more than those we've assisted through our innovative philanthropy. ;) Why not you?
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