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Shedding Shame — Following Up on Old Leads

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Gail Sussman Miller

I am in a stuck place. Hard for a coach to admit and yet being authentic and modeling overcoming my own obstacles to inspire others is what I like to do in my obstacle-busting business. So, permit me to coach myself, using Byron Katie’s “The Work” process, as I share some deep insights with you that I know will help some of you to break through the yuck and ick of following up on leads and commitments you have not made the time or had the courage to act upon. Continue reading →

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Secret to overcoming discomfort with self-promotion

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Gail Sussman Miller

How much do you love promoting yourself?  On a 1-10 scale, where 10 is highest, what ranking are you?  Write it down and keep reading for a shift to boost your score. A woman I met, who is starting her … Continue reading →

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Now about that eBook

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Karen McGreevey

After you’ve written your eBook Just as with print books, getting your eBook out is going to be your whole focus once you’ve finished writing it. People will hesitate to buy any book from an author they’ve never heard of. … Continue reading →

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Accounting for Non-Accountants: Part 2

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Janet Slack

Last month’s blog post began our exploration of the accounting world with a list of definitions of terms. Please reference that post here for the basics of accounting that you must know for your coaching business. Now we explore the … Continue reading →

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How to Make Good Decisions Quickly

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Kathy Mallary

I have a friend who is a smart, savvy businesswoman. She runs a successful business, is raising two teenagers as a single parent, and has overcome her share of life’s challenges along the way. She’s a take-charge kind of gal. … Continue reading →

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Is there an eBook in your future?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Karen McGreevey

It’s not true that everything that has been said has already been written. Since that unfortunate gobbledy-gook got recognition, the whole world has shifted. Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and the mindsets of entire nations are off the charts. … Continue reading →

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Imagine hosting your own seminar

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Karen McGreevey

This can be the year you realize your dream! Planning and hosting a seminar, workshop, or similar event is not nearly as hard as you might think. And I’ve got some tips to help with your plans. Decide on a … Continue reading →

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Accounting for Non-Accountants

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Janet Slack

There is no part of my business that causes me more confusion and stress than the accounting and bookkeeping part.  Through the years, I have found this to be true with the majority of coaches that I have worked with … Continue reading →

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What’s all the fuss about?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Karen McGreevey

If you’ve been on the Internet the last few years, you’re familiar with some of the many social networking site terms like “Facebook”, “Twitter”, “MySpace”, “LinkedIn”, “Plaxo”, and others too numerous to mention. They’re popular “meeting places” where you can … Continue reading →

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Information That Can Save Your Computer’s Life…And Your Sanity

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Karen McGreevey

You keep hearing about the many scary things to avoid when online But there is so much confusion regarding what’s good and what’s bad, you might sometimes think it’s easier to just stay away altogether from the World Wide Web. … Continue reading →

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Writing Follow-Up Messages for Autoresponders

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Karen McGreevey

When it comes to making a sale using your autoresponder, follow-up messages are the new “IT”! Most Web site visitors won’t buy something the first time around; in fact, it normally takes more than 6 or 7 visits before they … Continue reading →

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5 More Coaching Business Deathtraps

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Kathy Mallary

This is the second in a series of two posts on avoiding some of the more common coaching business mistakes. Read the first post here. 6. Over-optimism — Expecting your business to do better than reasonably possible given the available … Continue reading →

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3 Tips for Improving Your Next Teleclass

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Kathy Mallary

Hosting a live teleclass can be a great way to build your list (if it’s a free event) or generate some cashflow (if it’s a paid event). Let’s say you send out an announcement to 1000 people on your mailing … Continue reading →

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Using Your Autoresponder to Generate Leads

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Karen McGreevey

Autoresponders are one of the most important marketing tools that you can have if you are doing business online. In fact, the only thing more important than the autoresponder is your opt-in list! But all autoresponders start out without a … Continue reading →

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5 Coaching Business Deathtraps

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Kathy Mallary

What are the most common (and avoidable) fatal business mistakes that coaches tend to make? 1. Lack of focus – Your most precious resource is your attention. Doing one thing well is an enormous challenge; tackling three or four things … Continue reading →

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