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If you think that making a lot of money ($100,000+ per year) by teaching guitar without holding a day job is an unrealistic goal, then you are clearly not living up to your full potential as a guitar teacher. If you want to grow your guitar teaching businesses to a high level, you must take ... Views: 1027
For any business owner, the process of hiring personnel is always one of the most difficult tasks to undertake. Thus, for those who are just starting up their own small business, getting some advice from the more experienced ones is recommended, particularly when it comes to deciding when it is ... Views: 1458
Have you ever scurried around looking for your sunglasses only to find them on your head?
Why didn’t you know they were there?
Most likely you were rushing, not really taking your time to think it through.
Believe it or not, it’s like that with money.
You scurry around, trying to ... Views: 1405
In the United States, literature that was put out on the basis of success focused on the Character Ethic. The Character Ethic involved values like integrity, humbleness, simplicity, fairness, modesty, passion, bravery, justice, and the Golden Rule. This was during the first 150 years, but ... Views: 2139
The dictionary defines "critical" as "characterized by careful analysis." It also points out that the word critical "implies an attempt at objective judging so as to determine both merits and faults."
Not getting that promotion at work because someone else seems a lot smarter than you? Find ... Views: 1639
Every single day, entrepreneurs are forced to make countless choices, each of which can have a major impact on the success of their companies. The business leaders which generate the most success are the ones that have the tools they need in order to make the right decisions. Most frequently, ... Views: 1414
The vast majority of musicians fail to achieve success as professionals. In many cases, this is because they continuously work on things that take them further away from their musical goals. Even though many musicians try very hard to make it, most of them will fail and experience great ... Views: 940
“I keep wondering if this is all there is. I hope not, because I want more – more from myself, and more from my business.”
This is what one of my clients recently said to me. And she’s not the only one.
All of my clients want more – and I’m definitely familiar with this feeling ... Views: 933
I’m a huge fan of American Idol. Some of the feedback from the judges is very uncoach-like and disempowering. However, they emphasize several points that I love, over and over to the contestants:
* Play to win. Act like you want to beat the competition.
* Be consistent with who you are ... Views: 1261
One miscalculation that many business owners make involves the ease with which they will attract customers. This is called "field of dreams marketing".
The mindset is that developing strong marketing tactics to bring in new clients is the best path to growth and expansion. By growing ... Views: 1692
Take-off location, lead leg, tail leg, stride length, arm action — these are all familiar terms to an Olympic hurdler.
They’re all a beautiful choreography of rhythm, position, speed and muscle memory.
Of course, no Olympic champion starts out with everything in sync. Muscle memory must ... Views: 1413
Co-creating, marketing and joining forces with other people can catapult your business into six or seven figures twice as fast as you going it alone.
How can you joint venture with other people? Let me count the ways …
* Give your products or services as a bonus with your partner’s ... Views: 1156
Sometimes you just don’t get the results you crave. Which is frustrating – especially when you don’t know why or how to fix it.
When your business is not as successful as you want it to be, it’s usually because of one of these reasons:
Reason #1: Lack of clarity
What does success mean ... Views: 1069
What are your goals in life? What do you hope to achieve in the future? Let us take an example. Let us say that your goal is to lose weight and live a healthy life. This is a goal that you would like to attain, therefore let us determine what habits you should have that will work towards ... Views: 1872
As a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week …
* It’s a lot of work.
* It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control.
* I don’t know how.
* Employees are a hassle.
* The way it is now is good enough.
* The bigger ... Views: 1118
Are you getting prepared and opening space for new clients? Are you making your “monetize your passion” a top priority? Are you setting yourself up to receive an abundance of more clients, more impact and more income in your business? In this week’s featured article, I’m going to give you my top ... Views: 1183
Are you focused working on your own “Monetize Your Passion” plan of action? Or are you still unclear on your “Monetize Your Passion” Vision & Mission? Hope you’re getting crystal clear on your true passion and stepping into your personal power (including your skills, talents, passion and ... Views: 1088
Are you using the power of building powerful partnerships to monetize your passion? Are you creating strategic alliances and real relationships with other centers of influence (COI) to expand your authentic business success? If yes, congratulations! That’s the way to go. If you’re not there yet, ... Views: 1176
You can be super talented at what you do, but STILL not make money and this is the most frustrating problem of all. If you have a problem with debt, it's important not to panic but don't ignore it either - it wont go away.
Sometimes taking on debt is unavoidable in order to keep your business ... Views: 1888
Greetings!
Thank you, today, for the opportunity to share my thoughts on the importance of business training, workshops, hiring and handling business more conveniently which are critical aspects of growing any business.
This I would like to shed light on the importance of Business ... Views: 1681
I: Introduce and Initiate
When someone is introduced to you and your business, what is that person’s first impression? The answer to that question is important. The answer will help you to be true to yourself. As a result, you’ll see how well you present yourself.
Contrary to popular ... Views: 1177
I have an extraordinary friend I often secretly call “Superwoman.” That’s because at 65 years old, she has most active lifestyle of anyone I know. She ziplines, kayaks, bikes, hikes and canoes, rain or shine, sleet or snow, 52 weeks of the year. She heads several fitness groups in her area and ... Views: 1440
For many people, the success of a woman is primarily out of “luck”. While it is true that luck is the ultimate game changer, it isn’t enough to make a woman a great leader. A woman becomes a true great leader because of her dedication, perseverance, commitment, and intelligence. These are the ... Views: 867
I’ve had several BIG aha moments in my life, but the biggest transformation has come from a single focus … peace.
You’d think that with a business name like MasterPeace Coaching my focus would always be about being at peace. Not so. I get caught in the same traps as everyone else when it ... Views: 1263
Most people, I really believe, are living their life not feeling fulfilled or as if they’re living on purpose. I think you probably all agree with me. Look around. That’s what you see. Maybe you’ve even felt that yourself in the past. I know I have.
That’s why I got into business for myself. I ... Views: 891
Trimming my basil plant today got me thinking about Leadership. (I like to keep some fresh herbs in the kitchen to feed my passion for cooking.)
Great leadership takes time...like growing a healthy plant. No amount of tugging on the leaves or urging it to “hurry up” makes the least ... Views: 1187
It felt like a wake-up call the first time I heard the seminar leader say, “Casualness breeds Casualty.”
He was referring to how we treat our goals and the people on our team. When we don’t give them our intention and attention, they fizzle instead of sizzle.
I’ve never forgotten that ... Views: 1441
Designing a coaching program that is simple, yet powerful and creates you 6 figures does not have to be hard. These tips will help you create fabulous value and focus on getting your clients results. I'm going to share with you some tips on creating a very high-leveraged, high income producing ... Views: 1056
I started thinking about what areas my clients and I could handle a little better, what areas could use a little grace and ease.
Instantly I went to the one area that most of my students struggle with - handling objections.
Objection in any form creates fear in many, so instead of going ... Views: 960
In this 3 part article, we are going to get straight to the juice! I am going to share with you 21 steps that if applied to your business, you WILL be unstoppable!My challenge and action for you is this: Begin applying 1 idea each week, just ONE! Go through all 21 and start from the beginning ... Views: 1145
In this 3 part article, we are going to get straight to the juice! I am going to share with you 21 steps that if applied to your business, you WILL be unstoppable!
My challenge and action for you is this: Begin applying 1 idea each week, just ONE! Go through all 21 and start from the ... Views: 1262
In this 3 part article, we are going to get straight to the juice! I am going to share with you 21 steps that if applied to your business, you WILL be unstoppable!
My challenge and action for you is this: Begin applying 1 idea each week, just ONE! Go through all 21 and start from the ... Views: 1257
It isn't a secret that most of the people I attract are highly conscious women coaches, consultants, authors and speakers. I've been very blessed to have some real movers and shakers attracted to my style of coaching.
But there is something else about this group of people that really makes ... Views: 893
I've done many articles on creating an income boost via the low hanging fruit in your business. What does low hanging fruit really mean?
Well, it's those techniques that you can take advantage of that will help bring in cash flow and clients consistently into your business.
One question I ... Views: 962
No job search is easy. It takes quite a lot of time, patience, effort and commitment in order for you to succeed in finding a job that will make you more satisfied than your current job. If you have just started your search for a new job, you may be tempted to grab just any opportunity that ... Views: 1131
Oh boy, it's so easy to look around at all the businesses out there and mirror, listen to, and follow the advice of how they found their success, isn't it?
It seems simple to chase this or that proven formula to success.
I mean, it worked for that guru, or expert, or multi-millionaire, it ... Views: 1200
Your business may be doing great right now. As the economy rebounds, more and more small businesses are finding that revenue is picking up again after years of sub-standard sales. Over the past few years, our economy has had some challenges, but the recovery seen today poses questions for many ... Views: 1218
When you’re sick and tired of not getting important things done or not pulling in enough money, it’s time to play a game. Games have a specific outcome, structure, and rules by which to play.
If you’re ready to stop feeling whiny in a super short time frame, play the “Yes, I Can” game. It’s ... Views: 1155
As much as you may want to experience and enjoy the freedoms that come with being a business owner, there’s one thing that might be stopping you: perhaps you haven’t fully stepped into your entrepreneur “spotlight” yet. What do I mean by the entrepreneur spotlight? Being in the entrepreneur ... Views: 1424
Recently Lyft, Uber and Car2Go came to Columbus. They all just showed up, practically at the same time, seemingly overnight. Surprised? I wasn’t. It’s just another sign of the rapidly growing “sharing economy.”
Also called “collaborative consumption,” the sharing economy is an old idea ... Views: 1107
There is a dark side to every positive personality trait. You may not even notice that you’ve gone out of balance with a value, even when it’s causing great pain in your life.
I have high standards of integrity, especially when it comes to business. In the past, if I witnessed someone being ... Views: 1113
Ever have a question lead you into a new way of living? A few years into coaching teachers in San Diego, I smashed head first into a cast iron question. Ouch! Is everyone meant to teach - especially children? It interrupted my thoughts, took refuge in my dreams and generally made for a bitter ... Views: 1301
It may seem like an obvious question because we are ALWAYS learning. However upon closer inspection are you learning intentionally?
This question became super relevant as I was doing some work on my business, identifying the ideal clients I want to work with. I feel grateful in that I ... Views: 1228
Your stomach is tied up in knots. You need to tell a colleague what you really think, but you can’t...fearful of the reaction.
Sweat breaks out on your palms. You need to say ‘No” to an unreasonable request, but a voice within tells you saying no isn’t acceptable.
Who’s running the show? ... Views: 1136
As an entrepreneur and small-business owner, you have a lot of responsibilities. You’re ultimately in charge of all aspects of your company, and trying to keep up with everything can be highly time-consuming.
Many business leaders are finding that employee empowerment can help ease some of ... Views: 1623
Are you overwhelmed? Do you have BIG plans for personal improvement? Does every evening bring disappointment because you didn’t achieve all you wanted? Perhaps you are tired of striving and failing…hearing a harsh negative voice in your head put you down.
Here’s the good news. When you change ... Views: 1102
My first kiss with my mate happened seconds before we jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 14,000 feet above the earth. We met because of our love for skydiving. I’m a bit of an adventurer.
Other things I’ve considered fun in the past…
Skydiving and waterskiing on full moon ... Views: 1191
There are times when you shouldn’t tell the truth.
I value honesty and integrity. You do too! Yet there are times when you shouldn’t “tell the truth”.
“Really?” you may ask.
Yes, really! Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, coach, consultant or other leader, don’t get caught in ... Views: 1282
Are you here … present and reading this article, or is a part of your brain somewhere else?
Nothing really matters except how you feel right now. Focusing your energy on the past or future won’t give you much pleasure if you’re not finding joy in the now.
Being present is totally under ... Views: 1155
Leaders are the target of a lot of writing. Blogs, articles, courses. I know. I’m one of the perpetrators. Executives, coaches, consultants and entrepreneurs are leaders - of small to large teams and organizations. If you are one, the writing targets you.
Much of the advice is useful. ... Views: 1183