13 Sep 2012

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For this weeks blog, we're pleased to feature an article by Growth Coach Derek Miller. As a Growth Coach, Derek helps business owners and sales professionals in Aurora and Englewood Colorado change their lives, not just their days. In today's blog, Derek explains how failures are never total loses. He outlines why we fail and how failures can be lessons on how to move forward.  Even when...
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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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05 Jul 2012

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When things are tough for your business, it’s hard not to focus on the negatives. When you’re feeling constantly afraid about the future, you’re letting fear control your life. Owning a business isn’t about fear, it’s about fun, wealth and freedom. It’s time you put away your negative attitudes and get some peace of mind in your perspective. Dale Carnegie, in his book “How to Stop Worryi...
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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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12 Apr 2012

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  Many business owners feel trapped in their own business. Their passion has left and been replaced by chains. What causes these feelings of bondage for business owners? Why do the cuffs keep getting tighter and tighter? Here are the five most common reasons business owners feel imprisoned by their business. Technical Tendencies: Many business owners are former technicians. They g...
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29 Mar 2012

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When you are lost or confused, the best person to ask for help is sometimes yourself. Never stop asking questions. Be critical of your actions and reflect on the past. As you go about your daily business, constantly ask yourself where you can improve and how. You have the answers to your business problems; you just have to ask the right questions. To gain better focus, use these question...
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15 Mar 2012

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It's always a joy to read blogs written by our Franchise Owners. This week we would like to share a blog posted by Sid Mendelson, the Growth Coach in San Antonio Texas. Sid's blog is a reminder of how just a simple Thank you and just a few questions can go a long way in building relationships. It's an opportunity to learn more about your company and how to improve upon the services you o...
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