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In the Words of Bill Gates…
His words, "Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in 10 years," parallels what I often experience with new clients as a business coach. Many business owners come to me frustrated with their current results. As we...
COVID: Triggering a Backup Plan
As a business coach, when I urge clients to do some things that may not come easy, they probably believe I am being too tough of a taskmaster. I get it! It’s no different than how I felt with some of my teachers when I was a student. Only years later did I realize...
The Magic Bank Account
No matter what your station in life, everyone is dealt the same hand, so to speak. Each day, we all have 86,400 seconds. No more, no less. How we spend the time varies dramatically. The Magic Bank Account is trending these days on social media. If you haven’t already...
A Passion for Business
So, will this be a year when you begin a new venture? If so, hopefully, I can help. To begin, you’ll need to do some deep soul-searching. Are you starting your business based on your skillset, your passion, or both? Some experts will suggest that you should start your...
Taking the First Step
As I reflect on my coaching challenges with clients in 2020, I think about several people who had difficulty taking the first step to make real (and necessary) changes in their business and/or personal lives. Taking the first step can be the hardest. For some, it’s...
The Road Ahead
Imagine planning a road trip to a destination 500 miles away. You’re excited about the journey and know that when you arrive, you’ll be at a place where good things will happen. Now imagine that on your trip, about halfway there, you run into a detour that will delay...
Changing Your Role In 2021
Running your own business means that you have both a personal role as well as a professional role. Because you are vested in ensuring your company’s success, there’s the natural tendency to put yourself in the center of all the action. While it’s important that you’re...
Document…Document…Document!
As a serial entrepreneur, I am involved in a variety of businesses. One of my companies is Kachina Lead Paint Solutions. Kachina is an EPA and state-approved training and compliance company ensuring that remodelers and landlords comply with the Lead Paint Laws. Our...
Thoughts about Alex Trebek
Like millions of other Jeopardy fans, I was saddened to learn that Alex Trebek had passed. As a businessperson, I may view his legacy a bit differently than most. To me, Alex and Jeopardy were a brand…something that you relied on for consistent performance. Alex was...
It’s Time for a NEW Plan…
About this time every year, I remind my clients that if they haven’t already begun, now is the right time to begin planning for business in the new year. It’s never received with a thrilling response. Most people dread the process involving projected sales, payroll...
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