Mindset blocks (blocks around money, success, sales … you name it) absolutely can keep you from growing your business. That is, unless you have tools to overcome them. Lucky for you, that’s what I’m sharing today. Without further ado … 1. Affirmations Like so many things in life, while some people swear by affirmations, others swear they don't work. My … [Read more...] about Want a Successful, Profitable Biz? Use These 7 Tools to Bust Through Your Blocks
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3 Secrets I Learned From My Grandpa About Business Success
My Grandpa, who passed away a few years ago at 96 years old, was quite a character. Along with being a successful entrepreneur (he started his business, a machine shop in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over 50 years ago), he also had an incredible sense of humor. He just loved going against the grain. I learned so much from him, over the years, and as a tribute to his memory, I’m … [Read more...] about 3 Secrets I Learned From My Grandpa About Business Success
Why Following a Proven Business Model Could Put You Out of Business
It’s a bit of a catch-22. On the one hand, it’s soooo much easier to build a business when you have a blueprint to follow. Not to mention how it’s human nature to be wary of change, so if you can follow in someone else’s footsteps and build a similar business, it doesn’t feel as risky. (Right?) And let’s not forget the steep learning curve we encounter any time we try … [Read more...] about Why Following a Proven Business Model Could Put You Out of Business
[Business Success Checklist] Secrets to Creating Your Own Profitable, Sustainable, Successful Business
Growing a successful business is something every entrepreneur and business owner aspires to. So why do so few actually succeed and experience business success? Having worked closely with very successful business owners and entrepreneurs, and having built my own successful business, I'm here to tell you it isn't easy. True success comes from two things: Knowing the … [Read more...] about [Business Success Checklist] Secrets to Creating Your Own Profitable, Sustainable, Successful Business
[Your Sales Process] Are You Assuming the Yes or Assuming the No?
Let me start by asking you a question. As part of your sales process, when you're in a sales or enrollment conversation, do you assume you're going to hear a “yes” or a “no”? Now, I’m not asking how attached you are to hearing a “yes.” Say, for instance, you're feeling stressed about money. You might feel like you absolutely need a prospect to say “yes,” or you won't be able … [Read more...] about [Your Sales Process] Are You Assuming the Yes or Assuming the No?
What to Do When You Want to “Burn Down” (aka Quit) Your Business (Part 2)
If you're an entrepreneur for long enough, you'll likely feel like you want to quit every now and then. Or even consider burning down your business a time or two. That's normal. Pretty much every successful entrepreneur I know has fantasized about leaving his or her business, and running off to live in a grass hut on a beach somewhere. But, that doesn't mean you should … [Read more...] about What to Do When You Want to “Burn Down” (aka Quit) Your Business (Part 2)
Feel Like “Burning Down” Your Business? Read This. (Part 1)
Recently, a famous entrepreneur in the transformation industry apparently advised a room full of beginning and “wanna-be” entrepreneurs that one of the secrets to business success is to "burn it all down." I wasn't personally in the room, but even if it didn't happen precisely the way it was described to me, there are a few good teaching points I think are worth talking … [Read more...] about Feel Like “Burning Down” Your Business? Read This. (Part 1)
The 3 Biggest Myths Standing in Your Way of Being a Successful Spiritual Entrepreneur
As a spiritual entrepreneur, does the idea of having a successful, profitable business make you feel vaguely uncomfortable? (It's okay—you don't have to raise your hand or anything.) I suspect a part of you absolutely wants a business that pays you well and helps you get your message or gifts out into the world. But, does a part of you struggle with the idea of having … [Read more...] about The 3 Biggest Myths Standing in Your Way of Being a Successful Spiritual Entrepreneur
[Video] Flip It! Are Product Launches All That and a Bag of Chips?
If you've spent any time in the Internet Marketing space, you've likely heard an entrepreneur (or two) brag about how much money they made from a product launch. You may have heard: "It was a 6-figure launch." Or … "I filled my mastermind program in just three days." Or … "I made $50,000 in sales in a week!" And these things may be true. But how often do … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Are Product Launches All That and a Bag of Chips?