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- Lessons from Around the World - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxKathmandu, Nepal This was a new stop on the tour for me and I was excited. I got to take a small Twin Otter plane and visit Mount Everest – Wow! It was a clear, sunny, perfect day for the flight and while life below was crazy chaotic and crowded, up in the air – it was BLISS! We were on ...
Views: 1287 - Living Your Dream! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from Pat MussieuxFor many people, the day after Christmas Day is often a ‘let-down’. It seems like the hurry, the pressures, the deadlines, the joy, the gifts, the food – all that which leads up to Christmas just goes away after midnight – poof! Well, the very same thing happens in our business. When you ...
Views: 857 - The 5 W’s to Getting Out of Your Own Way! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Pat MussieuxI often refer to marketing and sales as ‘the dating game’ for entrepreneurs. For those of you who are actively in the dating scene, you’ll understand what I mean by that. The rest of you – well, I’m sure you can remember what dating was all about as you keep reading. One of the challenges I ...
Views: 941 - 5 Ways to Handle a Lonely Christmas! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Pat MussieuxLondon. Phoenix. Rome. This has been my (travelling) life in the last 2 weeks. Wow – many of you say! How lucky you are, many of you also say. No doubt about it that I ‘get to’ travel to some incredible places in my life as an entrepreneur. And yes, there are many ‘up-sides’ to all ...
Views: 871 - 6 Ideas for Following Up With Your Clients! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Pat MussieuxDo you have ANY idea how much money is sitting right in front of you – right under your nose?" What I am talking about is communicating and connecting with your current clients. "The big shots are only the little shots who keep shooting". - Christopher Morley There are a few basic, and ...
Views: 3625 - 60 Ways to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling stuck when it comes to growing your business? Were you feeling frustrated with a lack of revenue and cash flow this summer? I like to keep things simple so here are 60 ways that you can grow your business before Christmas – it’s not complicated but it does take action. You may ...
Views: 1278 - 7 Steps to Reduce Worry! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhile sitting in church on Sunday, our pastor was talking about the feeling of being overwhelmed. One of his statements was 'never worry alone'. That really jumped out at me, for a number of reasons. "Worry is negative goal-setting" says my mentor, Lou Tice. Think about that for a minute – it ...
Views: 1837 - 7 Things Start-Up Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Doing! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever felt overwhelmed as a new entrepreneur? You know – those moments, when you are behind your computer wondering where the heck do I begin? It typically hits you on a Monday morning as the whole week looms ahead of you. For those of you NOT working with a Business Coach, this can ...
Views: 832 - 7 Ways To Grow Your Business! - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Pat MussieuxDo you ever have days when you feel like you just won’t make it? I can remember waking up some mornings, thinking – wondering – pondering – WHEN will IT ever happen? Success, that is. As a woman in business, do you ever feel overwhelmed, with the sense you’ve got to do it all yourself? Well, ...
Views: 1209 - A Critical Sales Tool - Testimonials - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI see many entrepreneurs overlook a critical tool when it comes to growing their business – client testimonials. When I work with women entrepreneurs, in particular, they are often hesitant to ask for this information. Think back to when you were making a buying decision! It’s just human ...
Views: 1544 - A Key to Success – Mastery! - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Pat Mussieux“Are you any good at what you do?” This is a question I ask my clients regularly – particularly when they are discouraged or frustrated with the lack of results they are getting. “What are you doing to master your skills?” This is the next question I ask – not only of my clients, but I ask ...
Views: 1176 - A Mother’s Approach To Business! - by Submitted on May 14, 2012 from Pat MussieuxA quick nod of heads – how many of you are working Moms? How many of you feel overwhelmed, unsupported, misunderstood, exhausted and discouraged? And, simultaneously, as you work in your own business, how many of you feel elated, passionate, ‘on purpose’, celebrated, validated and rich? I ...
Views: 1241 - A Surefire Way To Succeed – Get Past Your Fears! - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhy in the world do so many brilliant, capable, educated women allow fear to hold them back? I totally understand the whole concept of fear – what I don’t understand is why we let it get in the way of living our dream life. I speak to a lot of women solopreneurs over the course of each and ...
Views: 2473 - A Total Approach To Success! - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from Pat MussieuxHow often have you read a great magazine and realized that every article spoke to you? This doesn’t happen to me all the time but, recently, the issue of SUCCESS Magazine had that amount of great content. I love to read and SUCCESS magazine is one that I would recommend to all entrepreneurs. ...
Views: 1206 - Action And Accountability! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Pat Mussieux‘Without a vision, they will perish!” – So True. But without ACTION, the vision will stagnate (or, worse yet, frustrate the heck out of you!). While many of you are spending the time and energy creating great Vision Boards for 2013, without following through on the next 2 critical steps: Action ...
Views: 1068 - Are You a Control Freak!? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“No one can do ‘it’ better than me.” Have you ever said that to yourself? Wonder why your business is not growing and thriving? “It takes so much time to train someone”. Well, yes it does, LOL. And it’s worth it. Entrepreneurs are control freaks. I am – you are – we all are. And that’s ...
Views: 909 - Are You Living Your Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI’m sure you’ve heard the question many times and perhaps you are still pondering the answer! I am often asked by women “how do I figure out my purpose?” Is there a process? Is there a formula? Am I supposed to just know what ’it’ is? And how can I make money at it? “Every individual has a ...
Views: 1475 - Are You Stuck? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Pat MussieuxI often encourage my clients to ask themselves the question “where am I stuck?”For many entrepreneurs, the answer can be as simple as ……..’behind my computer’. For others, it can be much more intense and answers can range from finances to networking to finding new clients. I had the ...
Views: 1297 - Are You Stuck? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2013 from Pat MussieuxFeeling a little ‘blah’ these days? Stuck behind your computer, not sure what to do next? This seems to be the time of year when people are feeling a little down – or stuck – or have some ‘paralysis analysis’. Is that you? I believe that businesses have cycles, just like people do. And, as a ...
Views: 510 - Be Your Own Hero! - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Pat MussieuxThere are many kinds of heroes in life – war heroes, super heroes, emergency services professionals. Have you ever considered yourself in this category? If you are like most people, you have developed the habit of moving through your successes, and accomplishments, in life much too quickly! ...
Views: 1302 - Business Lessons from a Dog’s Perspective! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever heard of the ‘lone ranger’ syndrome? Many solo-preneurs experience this, particularly in the start-up phase. Building a business can be a lonely affair – if you let it. This past week, I had the opportunity to visit with friends and spend time with their 4 dogs. My first ...
Views: 1270 - Business Lessons From My Favourite TV Shows! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Pat MussieuxWhat is the #1 question asked weekly by ‘Mr. Wonderful” – Kevin O’Leary? Who really chooses the winners of the Mirror Ball on Dancing with the Stars? I do watch TV on a regular basis and I’m not ashamed to admit it. These days, it seems like it’s a bad thing to watch TV – but that all ...
Views: 1209 - Celebrating Failure - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Pat MussieuxDoes the fear of failure ever hold you back? Have YOU ever talked YOU out of doing something YOU wanted to do – because you feared failure? You’re not alone. This is almost a phenomenon among women entrepreneurs. Last weekend, I took time to sit and read the October issue of Success ...
Views: 996 - Change Your Business in 30 Days – I Dare You! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Pat MussieuxMy friend, and new coach, Suzanne Evans sent an ezine before Christmas with a very compelling title: “Gas, Groceries or Coaching?” I have no doubt she got a lot of feedback on that title/content because, just on her Facebook page alone, I saw a lot of comments. David Neagle and I both ...
Views: 1389 - Clarity Attracts Cash And Clients! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“What is it you do?” This was a question I asked repeatedly of the entrepreneurs at our Increase Sales and Profits workshop this week. “And why do I care?” Yes, I am that blunt when it comes to understanding the introduction being made by entrepreneurs at networking events, or workshops, or ...
Views: 831 - Clear the Clutter! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2014 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever seen the TV show “The Hoarders”? I’ve watched it a few times and, to be honest, felt like a hoarder in my own office when I am working on an intense project. There are files, papers, pens, post-it notes, note pads, etc. all over the place. Flip chart paper is on each and every ...
Views: 901 - Creating a Successful Business - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you feeling a bit jealous when you see your colleagues succeeding in business? Have you been wondering what it takes to get to their level? I know that a lot of people seem to think it is complicated to create a successful business. Well, actually, it’s not! It’s quite simple, really. I ...
Views: 1004 - Detours are Delightful - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever been lost? Do you sometimes feel, in your business, that you don’t know where you’re going – or, perhaps, you’ve had to change tracks? Whether in life, or in business, this is called taking a detour – and detours can be delightful. There are some simple ways to manage a detour – ...
Views: 1245 - Don’t Be a Victim – Take Charge of Your Life! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Pat MussieuxIt’s really easy for many people to fall into the ‘victim mentality’ and I hear it a lot these days! Now, please realize that I am talking about things over which you have control – like birthday celebrations, weddings, the way you run your business and so on. “Most people are about as happy ...
Views: 1345 - Fear – A Barrier To Service! - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from Pat MussieuxWhen was the last time you felt fear about something in your business? Have you ever really thought about where/how that might be holding you back? One thing you need to know is that we ALL feel fear about one thing or another but, as Susan Jeffers writes so eloquently ……’feel the fear and do it ...
Views: 1733 - Five Ways To Get Unstuck! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“I’ve done everything I can to grow my business! I don’t know what else to do.” Have you ever felt that way, especially as the summer months loom ahead? As an entrepreneur, it’s normal to feel stuck at times. No one is ‘on’ all the time. There are days and there are times when most of us ...
Views: 838 - Follow-Up: One Of The Secrets To Success! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Pat MussieuxDid you know that less than 80% of sales leads from trade shows get any follow-up action? 80%!!!! Trade shows and conferences are happening all the time – they are an ideal way to get out there and meet people – YOUR people. What is it about doing follow-up that has entrepreneurs frozen in ...
Views: 1095 - Get Clear On Your Point Of View! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2013 from Pat MussieuxWhen you tell people what it is you ‘do’ in your business, do they understand anything you’re saying? Do YOU even know how to clearly articulate the message? “All meaningful and lasting change starts with you and then works its’ way out’ is a great quote from my mentor, Lou Tice. It is no ...
Views: 1095 - Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Pat Mussieux“I’m scared to death!” Have you ever felt that way as you grow your business? I know that many of you look at the ‘successful’ entrepreneurs and tell yourselves that it’s easy for ‘them’. Are you kidding me? I do hear that a lot when people learn that I’ve taken my business from sub-zero to ...
Views: 869 - Get Out There! - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2011 from Pat MussieuxAre you hiding behind your computer and thinking you can grow your business that way? Is that part of your comfort zone because you don’t really know where to go and what to do when you get there – when it comes to marketing your products and services? I am always telling my clients that they ...
Views: 1083 - Getting Past Fear! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever turned down an opportunity because you were afraid? This has happened often in my life because of my fear of water and, no doubt, this translates into many areas in the life of an entrepreneur. Well, this past week, I had a situation come up which included a ‘water experience’ ...
Views: 938 - Grow Your List! - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from Pat MussieuxI am often surprised when I get the question: ‘what is a list’?! It’s interesting how much we assume as entrepreneurs when we are talking to each other. Back ‘in the day’, we used the term database – and that’s all it is. It’s your rolodex – it’s your contact – it’s your network. In this ...
Views: 780 - Growing Your Biz By Attending Live Events! - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Pat MussieuxI was attending a live event in Orlando recently and, boy, did I get ticked off! At the same time, I felt a deep sadness for many entrepreneurs who were there – all with good intentions – but with very bad ‘event etiquette’, as I call it. When you are invited to someone’s event, it’s their ...
Views: 808 - Growing Your Business With Gratitude! - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Pat MussieuxI know that many women entrepreneurs work really, really hard in constant efforts to achieve more. I am often asked about my approach to this. The one habit that has served me well, both in good times and in bad times, has been to have an attitude of gratitude. With Canadian Thanksgiving ...
Views: 757 - Handling the Unexpected in Business! - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Pat MussieuxThis is a time sensitive article in that, around the world, eyes and ears are following the story of the missing Malaysia flight – it’s been 2 weeks now since it has disappeared from the sky. This incident has caused me to stop and reflect on my own life, my business and my travel patterns. I ...
Views: 1001 - Heroes Who Instill Confidence and Courage! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Pat MussieuxI continue to enjoy watching the Olympic games on TV – winter sports are a favorite of mine. Not only do I get much personal pleasure watching the x-country skiing, the figure skating and the snow-boarding, to name a few of the sports, but I really love listening to the athletes as they are ...
Views: 1252 - How Staying Focused Will Lead You To Prosperity! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Pat MussieuxAs an entrepreneur, do you ever feel distracted at times? It can be those bright, shiny objects that get in the way of staying focused on activities that bring results that create wealth. Can you relate? One of the reasons we get distracted is simply a creative avoidance tactic – when we are ...
Views: 1138 - How to Get More Speaking Engagements! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Pat MussieuxDoes speaking in public scare the pants off you? Well, then, you are in the majority. Most people have a fear of public speaking and so, they don’t do it. When (notice I did NOT say ‘if’!!!) you are serious about growing your business and getting your message out there in a big way, then you ...
Views: 1061 - How To Work Effectively With A Coach - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Pat MussieuxHave you ever worked with a coach and wondered why you didn’t get the results you expected? Having worked for many years as an Executive coach, a Leadership Coach, a Life coach and now a Business coach, I have heard every story (translation: excuse) under the sun when it comes to this ...
Views: 1138 - How Well Do You Bounce? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Pat MussieuxLife can really suck some days. Have you ever felt that way? Is today the day? I have had my fair share of technological challenges these past few months and I decided to keep notes on just how well (or not!) I was coping with the situation. There are many times, both in business and in life, ...
Views: 1288 - It Takes Effort - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Pat MussieuxEasy? You want ‘easy’? Convenient? You want ‘convenient’? Then you need to get a job! How serious are you about growing your business? Who said it was going to be easy, or convenient? Being an entrepreneur is work – hard work, at times. And if you are one of the many who are out there ...
Views: 1097 - It’s All About Mindset! - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Pat MussieuxSo many entrepreneurs are confused about what they need to succeed. It’s a website. No, it’s a new package. No, it’s a book. Actually, to succeed in business and in life, you need critical thinking skills – a powerful mindset! The way we think can either make us or break us. . I ...
Views: 859 - It’s Not Personal – It’s Just Business! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Pat MussieuxWhen you hear that statement, whose name comes to mind? It’s a famous “Donald-Trump-ism” and I use it a lot! I was listening, with great interest, last week (while at the incredible Trump International Beach Resort in Miami) to the words and descriptions that people were using when speaking ...
Views: 1873 - It’s OK to be Intimidated! - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Pat MussieuxIt’s ok to BE intimidated – but it’s not ok to STAY intimidated. This is an expression I heard time and time again from my mentor, Lou Tice. And it was brilliant advice. I was a guest speaker recently at an event where I was scheduled to speak at the end of the day. That, alone, could ...
Views: 839 - I’ve Hired a Business Coach – Now What - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from Pat MussieuxCongratulations! You’ve joined the ranks of successful entrepreneurs who work with a business coach. For many of you, for whom this is a new experience, you’re now asking yourself: “Now what?” That’s pretty normal, just so you know. What people don’t often tell you is HOW to work ...
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