Brilliant Bites
Part 1: What Is a Business Coach?
Have you seen a boxing match, or maybe you remember the movie Rocky? You know how the boxer always has a guy in the corner with him to towel him down, shoot water in his mouth, stop the bleeding, and give him tips on how to perform better out in the ring? That guy?...
Part 2: Why You Need a Business Coach
Last week we talked about what a business coach is and what they can do for you and your business. You may have read it and thought, yeah that’s nice, but Margie things are great and I’m growing at a steady clip. Fantastic! So let me ask you this: How would you like...
Part 3: How to Hire A Business Coach
Now that I’ve covered the what and the why of business coaching in the previous two articles, I’m going to share the how with you. You do know that the how always comes last, right? Most people try to make the how the first step and then they walk away; head hung in...
Who Needs A Business Coach Anyway?
The short answer? If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you do. What IS a Business Coach? Business coaching has become sort of a hybrid between coaching and consulting. First let’s define the difference. A coach is an accredited certification. A coach...
Working with Clients One-on-One Is Not Sustainable
You want to build a profitable and easily sustainable business that provides the income and freedom you desire as a successful entrepreneur, right? Of course you do! As a business owner who cares, you’re passionate about what you do. You love working with your clients...
5 Steps to Build Your Profitable Business – Starting Now
Do you ever feel like it’s an uphill battle to build your business so that it’s profitable? Well, you’re not alone! Most entrepreneurs begin their business because of their passion. Who knew there was so much to learn about how to make that passion profitable, right?...
How to Meet Your Clients’ Needs and Grow Your Business
As a successful business owner you want nothing more than to thrive by doing what you do best. You want to be of service to your clients and to be valued for that. You want to see the fruits of your labor rewarded. You want to make a good living doing what you love....
How to Easily Identify and Attract Your Ideal Clients
Who is your Ideal Client? Who do you want to work with? You didn’t launch your business to be a slave to the masses. You did it to preserve your choice. But, time and again I see entrepreneurs trying to serve everyone. Big mistake. You can’t do it, nor do you want to....
Step Into Your Power: What That Means and How To Do it
We hear these phrases often: Step Into Your Power. Own Your Worth. But what do they really mean, and how do you do it? I’ll start with the what. To be in your power is not to be forceful, manipulative, or mean. In fact those people are driven by fear and ego, and are...
Complimentary Consultations: What They Are and What They Are Not
Let’s start with what a complimentary consultation is not. It is not a place to give away free coaching, consulting, or services. In my business philosophy, a complimentary consultation is not a place for a ‘hard sell’ either. The purpose of a complimentary...
The Key To Fearless Self-Promotion
What happens when you leave a potted plant unwatered? Does it thrive? Not hardly. That poor thing becomes the next fire’s kindling. Your business without self-promotion is that plant without water; it will die. We all know this; it’s no secret, but hoards of people...
Why You MUST Market Yourself and Your Business
Picture this; you’re sitting in a dark corner of a coffee shop when you spot your dream guy (or girl) sipping their double cappuccino at a table on the other side of the room. You know they’re the one. You have to meet them. You’ve been waiting for someone exactly...
