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Now more than any other time in our recent history is as important that we find ways to stay positive no matter what. Why? Because your success depends on your mindset, not on the economy or on the marketplace. How do I know this to be a fact?
Haven’t we all been told that the ones who succeed are aggressive and pushy? Isn’t this why so many people are scared of marketing themselves? In my 30 years of coaching people, I have found that almost everyone has an aversive reaction to marketing. In other words, they would rather do anything but market themselves and that’s what they usually do. Tip 1: Look at your old concepts of marketing: What images come up for you when you think of marketing? Do you visualize a pushy salesman at your door? Do you think of telemarketers calling you at night?
Have you often avoided making those "dreaded cold calls?" Do you dream of how much better your business could be but just can't bring yourself to pick up the phone? You're not alone. In the 12+ years that I have specialized in coaching real estate agents, I have noticed the same avoidant patterns in each of my clients. This article gives you 5 tips to make it easier. Tip 1: Change the name I'm not kidding. Do the words "cold calls" send a chill up your spine? It's no wonder . Whoever created that term didn't know what they were doing. So, change the term, because it's inaccurate.
Are you wondering how to survive this Holiday Season? Do you get caught up in the fast pace to the point of stress and exhaustion? What if, this year, you could create exactly what you want? How about transforming stress into joy? How about making more money, instead of going in the hole? This article offers seven tips to help you thrive this Holiday Season, financially, emotionally, and energetically. Tip 1- Reclaim your right to have your own unique version of the Holidays. What is the essence of this season for you? For me, it’s about the joy of giving.
Did you know that most people block prosperity because of hidden beliefs about money? This article gives you seven tips to create yourself to be a “money magnet”. Tip 1: Identify your Money Type: According to Deborah Price, author of Money Magic, we all identify with certain money archetypes. For example, when money issues come up, do you bury your head in the sand, like an ostrich? Then most likely your type is called The Innocent.
A survey was recently taken showing that the top fear is public speaking. The fear of death was later on down the list. Do you know what that means? It means most people would rather die that speak in public! How about you ? How do you feel about public speaking? Having coached thousands of people in the last 30 years , I can assure you that there is hope. Many of my clients were terrified of speaking in front of a group of people, then as they learned the 7 Tips they start to relax and even become exceptional at public speaking.
"I don't know why I'm sabotaging myself.” I hear this statement every day from clients and prospective clients. This sentiment is extremely common amongst both seasoned and new entrepreneurs. I hear many examples of self sabotage in my coaching practice and many pleas for help to reverse self sabotage. Let's look at some problems and some solutions: The first example of self sabotage that comes to mind is carrying around a belief, "I am not good enough".
As a Master Business Coach, I often hear from my clients the following story, “I feel stuck in my business. I really love to help people, I am excellent in negotiations and contracts, but I really hate prospecting! I just can’t seem to bring myself to pick up the phone.” How often have you had those feelings, or have known of someone else who does?
Is that a question you’ve ever asked yourself? Have you ever wondered why some entrepreneurs do well in today’s economy while others fail? There is a huge discrepancy right now between people who are failing and people who are succeeding. Having been a business coach for the past 13 years I’ve had the privilege to observe how entrepreneurs function. This experience has included new entrepreneurs and seasoned business people, watching them function through hard times and good times.
In today's changing market with so many real estate agents struggling, why do some succeed? This article describes the mindset and the actions that successful real estate agents are taking now. When real estate agents follow this simple formula, they can become Top Producers in any market. Part 1: Mindset In my work as a real estate business coach over the past 12 years, I have had the honor to interview the top producing real estate agents in the USA and Canada. This is what I found out: the top producing real estate agents all said the same thing.
Part 1: The Problem I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation. They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline is always full, and their contacts yield profitable results in Ideal Clients, so they make more money with less effort. However, if you are like most Real Estate Professionals, when you think of Lead to Generation, you probably get caught up in an "avoidance pattern", which looks something like t
Most of us start off the New Year with the best of intentions. We all have a deep longing in our hearts for this year to be the best year yet. We even make resolutions. Sadly, however, most resolutions are forgotten by Jan30. Before we know it we are caught up in the same reactive cycle as we were before. This article shows you how to create a new paradigm for success. 1. Use the Power of Your Imagination Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge”.
THE BIG MISTAKE: “The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.” How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? “Wait! Are you suggesting that I should invest in my business now?” Even though it seems logical to tighten up and constrict spending, this is actually based on a “scarcity” mindset.
In the last 13 years as a Law of Attraction business coach, I’ve had the pleasure to interview hundreds of very successful entrepreneurs. I was able to ask them the secret to their success.
If you’re like most entrepreneurs that I coach you have asked yourself this question, “Do I have what it takes to succeed?” either on a conscious level of subconscious level. Chances are you do have everything that it takes to succeed. By that I mean that most likely you do have the knowledge and the experience and the expertise that would make you successful.
What does it mean to be proactive? Many people come to me without a full understanding of the word proactive. What does it mean to you? Does it mean not procrastinating? Does it mea "getting on the ball? " If you answered "yes" , you're right but there's a lot more to it. Are you the "cause" or "effect"? If you get caught up in the idea that you're at the effect of outside forces, which we all do sometimes, then you are not viewing your life or business from a proactive perspective. What do you do when you don't have enough clients?
What does it mean to "sharpen your saw?' According to Dr. Steven Covey, "sharpening your saw" means; “Increasing your personal production capacity by daily self care and self-maintenance.” Why is this important? In my 13+ years of coaching success minded entrepreneurs to help them maximize their success, it is so clear that those who neglect themselves will never reach their goals. For example, one of my clients, Sandra, struggled with a sugar addictions for years. Her business was always in chaos, as she had roller coaster moods that would never allow her to focus on her business.
In my 13 years of coaching entrepreneurs to be successful, I have uncovered that many people have a deep-seated fear of success. When I probe for the reasons behind this fear of success, the pattern is very similar. The clients that I work with who are afraid to be successful often had situations in their childhood that caused them to retreat. There were hostile environments, turmoil, chaos and fighting, and the individual did the only safe thing to do, which was to withdraw and form the belief that it’s really not safe to be visible.
What do you think of when you think of the Holidays? If you’re like most people the first things you think of are the long lines, the massive amounts of traffic and the over emphasis on consumerism. What if this Holiday Season, you could turn that around by creating your own unique version? What would your version be like? Using the Law of Attraction as our model, let’s explore how through the focusing of consciousness, you can magnetize more of what you desire. What would that be?
As a business coach for entrepreneurs, I often hear my clients say to me, “I just can’t pick up the phone and call my sphere of influence.” “Why not?” I ask. These are the responses I get: “I don’t know what to say.” “I can’t ask my friends or business.” “I have no reason to call.” “I don’t want to bug them.” “It’s not okay to call them too often.” You can motivate your sphere of influence to refer to you easily and effortlessly. The 7 Tips: Tip 1: Have a script so you know what to say What you decide to say may vary from pers
Tip 1 : Build a strong foundatio What do I mean by a strong foundation? Would you consider putting a roof on a house unless it had a strong foundation? Of course not!
Have you often wondered how you can become even more successful? Has it ever seemed to you that you have a “glass ceiling” on your level of success? In spite of all your hard work, do you find yourself still falling short of having financial security? Do you see people climbing the ladder of success, only to take one step forward and two steps back? This is not simply a case of bad luck or poor planning. We can only be as successful as the “success blueprint” embedded in our subconscious minds. This article describes ways that you can create your own “success blueprint”. 1.
Many people want to create success for the new year not realizing that in order to do that, they need to have inside of them a blueprint for success. What does that mean specifically? Actually, having a blueprint for success means two things. The first thing is that it means you have to have a clear vision of what it is you want to create.
The biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs make in dealing with their clients and colleagues is that they are unconsciously committed to "people pleasing." Watch out for these signs and find out whether you are inadvertently falling into a "people pleaser" pattern. If so, you'll be shown an alte ative strategy. You'll learn what it means to commit to “win/win” or “no deal.” Part 1: How do you know, if you are a people pleaser? Here are the signs to watch out for: 1. You don't feel in charge of your business. It seems that your clients are running you around.
One of the biggest conce s I hear from my clients, almost on a daily basis, is “How can I market myself without being pushy?” or “How can I be assertive without being aggressive?” A client’s story: One of my clients, Shelley, came to the session bewildered. “I didn’t know approaching people and giving out my cards was going to be so difficult. I’m afraid I’m imposing on people and they won’t like me.” As we explored further she began to remember that whenever her mother was assertive, she was judged by her father and terrible arguments would ensue.
A client asked me recently how I would define confidence. I paused for a moment and replied, “Confidence is the inner knowing that you can achieve whatever you want.” What is your definition of confidence? In my 30 years of coaching people to be successful, I have found that at the core of everything is confidence. Call it a belief in yourself or whatever you want, there is no sense in creating a marketing plan without it. Confidence is not necessarily something you are born with, rather, like a muscle, it is developed over time with practice.
One of the issues that has surfaced in my career as a business coach over the years is the issue of intimidation. Many clients who come to see me for coaching, want to work with higher end clients. However, what they usually say to me is this “I want to work with higher end clients, but I feel intimidated whenever I’m around them.” I was working with a client a few months ago name Karla, who had this very same issue.
Are You Getting the Results You Want? If you are working long hours, feeling exhausted, and not getting the results you want, you are not alone.
Do you find yourself avoiding certain types of clients? Do you find yourself unable to speak the truth to your clients when their expectations of your services are unrealistic or if in real estate their properties are overpriced? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your “people pleaser” pattern often gets in the way of telling the truth.