20 Dec 2012

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  This weeks Growth Coach blog comes to us courtesy of guest blogger Gary Hartman. Gary is CEO and Head Coach at The Growth Coach in Boulder, Colorado and has over 10 years of coaching experience. Gary works with business owners, managers and sales professionals to help them grow their businesses so they earn more and work less. To learn more about Gary, visit his website at http:...
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06 Dec 2012

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Many business owners feel the need to do everything in their business; from the smallest, most insignificant daily task to the big picture roles of acting as a leader or marketer. Trying to balance so many roles at once is not only exhausting, it’s damaging to the development of the business. The truth is, you simply can’t control everything in your business or life all the time. Learn t...
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08 Nov 2012

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Today's blog comes Ingar Grev, a Growth Coach franchise owner from Annapolis, MD.  Ingar played football for four years at Annapolis and graduated with a BS in Systems Engineering and a commission as an Ensign in the US Navy.  He is a guest blogger for the BizBeat feature of The Washington Business Journal and a regular speaker for business, government, and service organizations througho...
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25 Oct 2012

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For this week's blog we are pleased to present an article from Leslie Shreve, a colleague of Baltimore Growth Coach Susan Katz. Susan was named the 2009 Growth Coach Best Franchise in a New Market, and the 2010 Growth Coach Franchise of the Year. In addition, Susan received the 2010 Rising Star Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners Baltimore Regional Chapter and ha...
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30 Aug 2012

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Think about the last time you started a new project, learned to play an instrument or gained a new skill. Did you ever find yourself frustrated with your progress? If you decide to pick up painting, you’re bound to compare yourself to great painters and artists. When you learn a new language, of course you’re going to look at native speakers as a reference. That frustration comes because...
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21 Jun 2012

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Many business owners feel overworked and overwhelmed by the challenges they face every day. They forget the importance of balancing their professional life with their personal life and as a result usually end up with a bad case of the business owner blues. You need time apart from the daily grind of your business to chase those blues away and become passionate about your business again. ...
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07 Jun 2012

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Everyone enjoys being reminded that they are valued. Want to truly delight your customers? Show them that you care. Appreciation marketing is the process of developing powerful relationships with your customers simply by showing your sincere appreciation. Unlike general marketing, appreciation marketing is personalized for each unique individual. It lets them know that they are truly val...
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24 May 2012

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Sales are the heart of your business. They’re what allow it to grow and prosper. Ensuring the success of your sales team is paramount to the continuing success of your business. Achieving real excellence in sales comes from the right mindset. Changing the mindset of your team so that they truly understand your customers is the key to greater sales and a better business. Your products and...
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10 May 2012

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For today’s Growth Coach blog, we are once again fortunate to have Glenn Smith as a guest blogger. Glenn Smith is a Growth Coach Franchise Owner from the Houston/Sugar Land Texas area and is a highly regarded business coach, prolific blogger, an accomplished marketer, and has recently been recognized as "The 2011 Coach of the Year" by The Growth Coach System. You can learn more about Gl...
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26 Apr 2012

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When trying to reach out to your customers online, remember why you’re using social media. Social media builds relationships. It’s not just an advertisement for your business. Here are some tips and tricks for creating and managing your business’s Facebook page. Social Media gives you several unique opportunities.   It manages and strengthens ongoing relationships Increases bra...
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