About those darn “Hi, how are you?” messages
When you're reaching out to someone by private message or email, don't go with "Hi", "How are you?", or "I'd love to chat about something". Everyone is busy, and they don't have the time to screw around with guessing games. I appreciate those who can get to the point...
How to deal with a spouse who is unsupportive of your business
I’ve spoken with a number of coaches who have told me that they’re having trouble getting their spouses (or partners) on board with their businesses. These unsupportive spouses make snide comments, give them a hard time about working, or do other things to weaken...
Creating a “blockbuster” offer!
One of the costliest mistakes in modern business history was made by former Blockbuster Video CEO John Antioco … In 2000 Blockbuster was riding high, and a struggling little DVD-by-mail rental service called Netflix desperately wanted a meeting to try to sell to the...
(Podcast) Creating Powerful Coaching Offers!
If you’re struggling with coming up with a clear coaching offer, check out the new episode of the Natural Born Coaches podcast that was just released! In this episode you'll hear: -Why you should be creating fewer, not more, offers! -The type of offer you should focus...
The world’s dirtiest man
A few years ago, Amou Haji passed away. If you don't recognize the name you can be forgiven, his wasn't exactly a household one. But his claim to fame was being known as the "World's Dirtiest Man", since he hadn't bathed for over 60 years! According to Wikipedia:...
The importance of celebrating your wins
I like to start my group coaching calls by asking members to share a win from the last week with the others. It puts positive things out to start our call, and helps members realize that they had good weeks with momentum. I often like to remind clients to celebrate...
An offer you can’t refuse
One of the most famous lines in movie history comes from Don Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) in The Godfather: “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” I read somewhere that’s the second-most famous movie line of all-time … with the first being “Frankly, my...
Sifter vs alchemist!
In "The Way of The Wolf", Jordan Belfort gives a great analogy for salespeople (but also valuable for coaches): You are a sifter, not an alchemist … When you're selling your services, he says to imagine yourself as a gold prospector, kneeling at the edge of the water...
(Replay) From Growing Email Leads to Paying Clients!
If you missed it, there's still time to watch the replay of the webinar that Sean Tinney and Chris Vasquez from Aweber did yesterday … They shared lots of great strategies for growing your email list, nurturing it, and making sales. Check it out!...
(Live Workshop) Create Powerful Coaching Offers That Sell!
All of the social media posts, blog posts, videos, podcast interviews and calls in the world aren’t going to make a difference if you aren’t offering anything! Yet every day I see coaches being busy doing everything - except putting out offers … Your motto should be...
