If you’re doing the grunt work in your business, doing the actual work, you’re stuck in the weeds. ‘Stuck in the weeds’ – it happens to so many of us. It’s probably one of the key reasons you haven’t been able to move your business forward as much as you’d like. You need to find […]
There’s a common safe place for business owners. It’s called ‘being busy’. “How’s business?” “Busy” you say. We’re supposed to give you a pass because you’ve had a full on day. You were frantically moving from one thing to another. You never paused to catch your breath, and now you’re exhausted. But there are no […]
It was 1:40am on a Saturday morning and the party we were at was starting to unwind. It all happened in a garden marquee and the 90+ party-goers had had a good time. The decision had been made to close the bar, but one young guy was adamant that he needed “just one more triple […]
Okay, so we’re talking about super success here. One of the first things you need is to aim beyond what you are capable of. I’m serious. You must develop a complete disregard for where your current abilities end. Try to do the things that you’re incapable of. It’s liberating. If you think you’re unable to […]
If you ever feel that you or your business aren’t where you want to be then this story might be of interest to you. I heard it told by Perry Marshall. (If you don’t know who Perry is – he’s one of the world’s leading authorities on Google Ads and has been since Google Ads […]
It’s bloody hard being an entrepreneur. Anyone that pretends it’s easy is wrong. Getting even a single additional customer can often be the damned hardest thing. Which is why you need a fortress. Not a fortress formed from stone with flags on the battlements. No, you need a fortress to protect TWO THINGS: Your MIND […]
I am here to tell you that it’s not your fault, apparently. If you’re a dad who’s prone to embarrassing dancing then don’t worry, it’s not your fault – that’ll be a bout of ‘beat deafness’. If things aren’t going too great in your business then don’t worry, it’s not your fault – that’ll be […]
Why do so many people big up work? The other day I gave feedback to a coaching client on a marketing flyer. Only a couple of tweaks were needed. I asked her when they’d be going to print? “A week on Monday” she replied. Why would she say this? There’s 20 minutes work maximum needed […]
Here’s something to get your brain cells churning. It’s a biggie. In fact I’d say it’s the number 1 mistake that most people know. but don’t do. It’s not about money. People who’ve got money to spend make the exact same mistake. It’s a mental mistake that has to be fixed in the way that […]
If you’re a small business owner who wants to learn what it takes in this current climate to get more success and get more customers, you’re in the right place. It all starts with the right mindset and approach. If you jump into improving your marketing and sales tactics, before you get your mindset and […]