Freedompreneur Coaching & Consulting

Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 3

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about the practical skills that any entrepreneur needs to develop, acquire, or hire into their business. Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 1 and Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 2. I wrote about the first six, which are listed below, and provided recommended resources. I’ve since refined that list and added one more:… Full Story >>>

The Exponential Bottom Line: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Business Measures of Success?

When I operated on a patient as a surgeon, I couldn’t just deal with the various anatomical and physiologic systems as if they were magically isolated. Indeed, the health of the underlying vascular system dictated where I could make surgical incisions in the skin and where and how far I could rotate skin, fat, and… Full Story >>>

Ready to help build the Value Pricing for Prosperity Resource Kit?

As promised, I’ve been developing a Resource Kit for you. And I now need your help…
You see, I’m not the kind of person who can develop ideas in a vacuum, sitting in front of my computer.
Instead, I feed off the energy and enthusiasm of others.
So here’s the thing:
I’ve got elements of this Resource Kit strewn… Full Story >>>

Introductory Sessions: Secrets of Getting Clients to Sell Themselves

These days, it seems that everyone knows someone looking for work. Savvy job seekers prepare their resumes, polish their interview skills, and network like maniacs in the hopes of “getting hired.”
As a service professional, “getting hired” is no less a concern for you! No clients, no paydays. You may have finely honed your skills and… Full Story >>>

Is the “Competitive Advantage” Really An Advantage? The Case for “Collaborative Advantage”

When it comes to crafting your business’ marketing messaging and defining your position in the marketplace, a commonly encountered question is: “What is the ‘competitive advantage’ of your company?”

The traditional definition of “competitive advantage” is the way a company distinguishes itself by keeping an upperhand over other companies who offer similar products and services…. Full Story >>>

Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #4

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #2

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #1

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

Cutting-Edge Approaches to Getting More Clients in 2010

When it comes to getting more business, it’s amazing how many coaches continue to “hunt” for new clients using the same strategies that were used 5-10 years ago!
To be successful as a coach or consultant, you need four main skills:

Coaching/consulting skills.
Business skills.
Marketing skills.
Selling skills.

In my experience and observation, most coaches and consultants fail to be… Full Story >>>