Teresia's Blog http://teresiasblog.com Thu, 16 May 2013 00:21:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 4 Tips to Fire Up Your Referral Generator! http://teresiasblog.com/2013/05/15/4-tips-to-fire-up-your-referral-generator/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/05/15/4-tips-to-fire-up-your-referral-generator/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:43 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1545
Teresia and Christine Awarm, founder of www.thewowevent.com

WOW WOW WOW! That is how I describe last weekend. My weekend included everything that makes my heart sing; embracing all the activities that Mother’s Day has to offer and spending a day at the WOW event. WOW stands for every woman is a woman of worth. As always, it was a day of inspiration, connection and empowerment. Each year after being part of the WOW conference, I affirm that for each of us to live our best life, we cannot do it alone. Women supporting women is the key to living our full potential. I thank Christine Awarm, the founder of WOW for having the vision, commitment and perseverance to give us the gift of this day each year!

Today’s post is on asking for referrals to grow your business. There is no better way to let the universe know we are open to being supported by asking for and growing your business through referrals. I know asking for referrals is not always easy, so in today’s article, I share 4 tips to make asking for referrals an effortless and regular part of your business building activities.

If you are ready to take your business (or life!) to the next level i would love to work with you. I am offering for a limited time only Breakthrough Blueprint Strategy sessions. See below under Resource of the month. 

Want to double your revenue and spend less time marketing? Ask for referrals

Referrals. I can’t think of a more powerful business building tool. It’s a fact: People would rather do business with people they know, or know of, than with strangers. Few things are more reassuring than a positive endorsement from someone you know and trust. One of the biggest mistakes business owners make is that they do not make asking for referrals a regular part of their marketing strategy.

Here are a few things to consider to fire up your referrals generator:

1. Change Your Thinking

What are your beliefs about asking for referrals, do you feel comfortable or uncomfortable? Do you see it as a big part of marketing your business? Don’t feel sheepish about asking for referrals; there’s nothing pushy about it. People won’t give you referrals unless you deserve them and it feels right for them. In fact, getting a referral is the highest compliment you can receive. Let your customers know you prize referrals, which you’ll earn by providing excellent quality products and services.

2. Go the extra mile – become a master networker.

Everyone talks about “networking” like it is the silver bullet that will magically grow your business, yet most people don’t really know how to network. Bottom line, networking is about what you can give not get. Focus on developing connections with other people, understanding who they are and what is important to them. Be aware of opportunities to support others (and not necessarily just by providing your services). By being a business who gives, you become irresistibly attractive, and that is good marketing!

Expect no opportunity in life unless and until you first provide someone else with something of value.
3. Give and You Shall Receive

Part of becoming a master networker is becoming the “connector”. One of the most powerful ways to elicit referrals is to givereferrals them generously yourself. Whenever you have the opportunity to refer an associate or bring two contacts together, do so. And when you’re attending an event, make a point of introducing people to one another. Most people will appreciate the referral, and it may inspire them to respond in kind.

4. Create a system to generate referrals

Create reminders; eventually it will becomes second nature.

Here are a couple of examples:

  • After you have a great session with a client, or they give you positive feedback about your services, that is your cue to ask for a referral – ALWAYS. “John, you are an ideal client and I know you are experiencing great benefit from our work together, I am curious is there anyone in your circle of influence that you believe would experience the same benefits?”
  • Create a referral incentive for your clients and circle of influence,
    a free session, a gift certificate to the spa or amazon. Regularly remind your clients and circle of influence of your referral program. This incites them to tell others about your services and rewards them in the process, at relatively low cost to you in the long run.

More often then not, firing up your referral generator is just a matter of asking for referrals!


Passion into Profit Coaches Challenge: This week make a point to ask your clients for referrals and sit back and watch the magic begin!

Resource of The Month: Breakthrough Blueprint Strategy Sessions

 

This can be your most profitable summer ever!

  • Do you have a big dream?
  • Are you on the verge of something big?
  • Is there something holding you back and NOW is the time to bust through to the next level?
  • Do you know what you want but you are not sure how to make it happen?

If you said yes to any of the questions above, then you are ready for a breakthrough! I have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and coaches and know the key strategies that can take your business and life to the next level.

One of the most impactful coaching services I offer is “Breakthrough Coaching”. Currently this special service is ONLY offered to our Passion into Profit participants, but for a limited time I making available this opportunity for you too.

“Teresia and I had a one hour session to take me over the top. And that she did. I went from being totally unsure about where I was going with my business to “on track”, “juices running,” “heart pounding,” and “goose bumps bumping.” She has a way of making every minute count when it comes to listening to your heart”
~ Le Kelleher
Interpersonal and Relationship Coach
 

What I know for sure is when we take the time to WORK ON our business, PARTNER with someone who has been there and has a tool box of proven strategies and get CRYSTAL CLEAR on the next steps, it directly impacts our confidence, passion and is a catalyst for creating the momentum that ensures tangible results. Breakthrough coaching can be life changing. There are a limited number of spaces available and I am personally inviting you to apply today for this opportunity.

“If you are open to having your old patterns challenged and asking tough questions that lead to insight and new action, then I highly recommend engaging Teresia as a partner and coach”
~ Paul Welsh
Co-General Manager, Edelman Vancouver
 

Email to teresia@teresia.com with the subject line: I want breakthrough coaching. We will send you a breakthrough application and schedule a 30-minute interview (no obligation). We will determine if this is a good fit for you and what breakthrough coaching program is your best option.(Breakthrough coaching investment can range from $200.00 to $1,200.00 depending on the package we decide for you) 

Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective, a new approach and some tough love to get you to embrace what you need to do to create what you want.

I look forward to partnering with you!

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/05/15/4-tips-to-fire-up-your-referral-generator/feed/ 0 Only 5 More Days to Get Special Pricing – You Deserve To Be WOWed! http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/22/i-have-negotiated-a-special-rate-for-you-a-day-of-inspiration/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/22/i-have-negotiated-a-special-rate-for-you-a-day-of-inspiration/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:32:01 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1535 A Day Of Inspiration! Will You Be Joining Me?WOW

Get WOWed in Vancouver at the
9th annual Woman Of Worth Conference

I wanted to send you a quick reminder to take advantage of the special pricing that I have secured for you for the upcoming Woman of Worth WOW Conference on May 11, 2013, at the Delta Grand Villa Ballroom in Vancouver BC. It is simply an extraordinary day! This pricing is only available until next Tuesday, April 30th – act now so you do not miss out.

I have had the great fortune of being a speaker a few years ago and a regular attendee over the years. It is a day of world-class leadership, empowerment, wellness, celebration and meaningful connections. I always walk away with an expanded heart, inspired action and gratitude for the abundance around us. I am happy to extend this special opportunity to you.

Check out the details on the event and speakers at:
http://www.theWOWevent.com/events/vancouver.php

Give yourself the gift of a day of self care, a day just for you or/and to share with the special people in your life!mom

It is the day before Mothers day! What a wonderful Mother’s day gift this would make, whatever you choose to celebrate or honour, I hope you take advantage of this special and I look forward to seeing you there.

Private link to our corporate rate:
http://www.theWOWevent.com/contactus/regTERESIA.php

Please ensure you use the above private link to register, as the public website link is priced higher.

There is also an option for Reserved Tables of 10 at additional savings, as one seat is free.  Most events charge extra for reserved seating, but WOW is committed to supporting collaboration so they actually charge less.

Extraordinary value – almost a $100 discount for registering with our link above.

See you on the 11th,
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]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/22/i-have-negotiated-a-special-rate-for-you-a-day-of-inspiration/feed/ 0 Who Are You Meant To Serve? Finding The Courage To Be True To Yourself http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/11/who-are-you-meant-to-serve-finding-the-courage-to-be-true-to-yourself/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/11/who-are-you-meant-to-serve-finding-the-courage-to-be-true-to-yourself/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:50 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1520 Who are you meant to serve? The process of getting really clear on this can be quite a journey.

Caterina Barregar of Imagine Life Coaching is a perfect example of what happens for many coaches who keep asking, “Who is my ideal client? What am I really meant to do?” A graduate of the Passion Into Profit program, she volunteered to share her story about moving more and more into alignment with her true passion.

Check out this interview by clicking the image below.

Developing your credo isn’t just an exercise – it’s a journey. On your journey, you must find the courage to be true to yourself, to find your passion and your love, and to embrace the entrepreneurial mindset: to say, “How can I turn that passion into profit?” For the sake of sustainability and living a life that you love, you must be true to yourself. Caterina is a great example of that. It’s been a journey, but today she is solid about how she wants to make a difference in the world – and she knows how to communicate that to others. That’s what it takes to turn a passion into profit.

Passion Into Profit Coach Challenge: Ask yourself what is my life story? Who am I perfectly designed to serve in this lifetime?

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Have you developed your credo?  Please  share with us on Facebook.

 

Some more articles on Credo that you might find useful:

What if I asked you what is your expertise? What would you say?

Back To The Fundamentals of Business Building: Your Credo

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/04/11/who-are-you-meant-to-serve-finding-the-courage-to-be-true-to-yourself/feed/ 0 How To Automate Online Communication for Coaches http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/26/how-to-automate-online-communication-for-coaches/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/26/how-to-automate-online-communication-for-coaches/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:45:48 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1507 One of the most effective ways to grow your coaching business and keep your sanity is to automate your online marketing activities where ever you can.

There are a number of comprehensive software programs that can support an online marketing machine; InfusionSoft is a popular one.

These platforms can:

  • Provide templates and schedules to stay in touch with your prospects
  • Help you stay connected with your community
  • Systematize and simplify your online marketing

Once you set up the framework and fill in the templates, the system will generate auto responders and carefully timed promotional messages that enhance the customers’ experience of your brand.

For example: They buy the product and get a series of e-mails, all automated, up selling them into your next level product. These e-mails describe the next product in detail, including all it features and benefits. Cell phone companies, such as Rogers/Fido and are prime examples of this; if they notice you are reaching the limits of your current airtime plan they automatically send you upgrade deals and offers. The same goes for when your contract is coming to expiry; they send you details on the latest handsets depending the needs your current handset fulfils.

 

So, taking a life coach or business coach example; once a client has been coaching with you for a number of months, you tell them about the incredible retreat where work with them in person and really give them the extra support that will help them apply and get the most out of the principles you’ve been teaching them. After they graduate from the retreat, maybe you go on to offer your premium, one-on-one, full day coaching. If they want you personally, they will pay big bucks for that high level of coaching. All of this can be automated, going on silently and effortlessly behind the scenes, while you’re busy doing what you do best – delivering your service and expertise.

When building your community and exploring online marketing it is important to set up some type of system. It could be a weekly three-minute video that explains a coaching tip. It could be a newsletter, or even just a paragraph on how to take their life to the next level. The most important thing about this type of communication is that it should provide value to your customers, it should not simply be a sell-in. Does you customer actually gain something by engaging with your communication, or is it just adding to the noise? Regular value added contact with your community can provide more impact than any other marketing that you do. How do you think this applies to the Rogers example above? Is this good online marketing?

Passion into Profit Coach Challenge:  Take a close look at your marketing activities and ask yourself – where and what can I automate?

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Have you automated your business? What systems did you put in place to make your business run effortlessly in the background?  Please  share with us on Facebook.

 

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/26/how-to-automate-online-communication-for-coaches/feed/ 0 Converting Interested Prospects Into Coaching Clients http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/22/converting-interested-prospects-into-coaching-clients/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/22/converting-interested-prospects-into-coaching-clients/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:48:38 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1495 As coaches in business we will spend the majority of our time “marketing” (yes even when you are an established coach). To leverage your marketing efforts you want to ensure you have captured contact information.

Once you’ve attracted someone’s attention and captured their contact info, you’re in position to seal the deal – by converting interested prospects into committed clients.

No matter what kind of marketing activities you’re doing – online marketing, speaking, networking, or something else – the goal is to create your community (through your blogs, social media, weekly newsletter etc) and steer people toward a complimentary coaching session.

Before jumping into how coaches specifically can create community it is helpful to look at how other local businesses are successful. For this example we have chosen local bakery and brand name, Terra Breads. Terra Breads was one of Vancouver’s first artisan bakeries, they have a strong commitment to community and authentic artisan baking remains stronger than ever. They operate four bakery locations around Vancouver. So, how do they garner a community?

Firstly, lets look at what they do offline:

This screenshot from their website shows how many different existing communities they get involved with. Helping other communities is a great way to introduce yourself into the right circles and start to get your name out there. Depending on what kind of coach you are will make a difference with what existing local communities you can start to penetrate. For instance, if you are a life coach who has experience in personal finance, then making yourself known and offering some hours at the local non-profit credit counseling service is a great way to meet new people within your community.

Let’s turn our attention to online marketing. Terra Breads have an easy to navigate, well branded and informative website. It tells the visitor everything about artisan breads, shows the visitor some rich media in the form of photos and gives great detail about Terra Bread’s story. This on its own is not enough to garner community, however it is imperative to facilitating an online following. Without a central place to find information, how will people find you? Terra Breads also run a Facebook Page and Twitter Feed to keep their followers up to date on company news, local events and promotional offers. It is important to notice that they do not just talk about themselves on social media, they share and comment on other companies Page’s in their community (see below). For coaches this means getting online friendly with your local ICF Chapter, non-profit organizations and other relevant businesses to your type of coaching.

Now for some coach specific points; this is the lynchpin of the marketing process, and there are a few ways to work it.

  • At regular intervals, invite the prospect to contact you and inquire about coaching options. (Have your tiered menu of offerings and new-client package ready).
  • Periodically let your list of prospects know that there is an opportunity for them to get the support they need to move ahead. (“I have three new spaces open in my practice at this time. If you’d like to see if coaching is for you, I’m offering a complimentary coaching session to anyone who may be interested in exploring new ways to get what you really want”).

Another pathway into your practice is to enroll people in a group program. Often, this eliminates the need for a complimentary coaching session. (“In two months, I will be starting a 10-week tele-class series, and the first 10 people to sign up will get to register for half price”).

A word to the wise: As you nurture leads and aim to convert prospects, be sure that the majority of your messages are value driven, not promotional. If you’re consistently delivering value in short, bite-sized pieces, people will stay on your list. If you’re too heavy handed with promotional messages, your prospects will soon abandon ship. So be sure you honor their interest and maintain their loyalty by consistently delivering more value than they ever expected.

Passion Into Profit Coach Challenge: Be consistent in sharing value with your community and be clear of your call to action strategy.

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Do you have a great way to convert your interested prospects into clients?   Please  share with us on Facebook.

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/22/converting-interested-prospects-into-coaching-clients/feed/ 0 The One Thing You Can Do Now To Increase Your Productivity! http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/18/the-one-thing-you-can-do-now-to-increase-your-productivity/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/18/the-one-thing-you-can-do-now-to-increase-your-productivity/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:59:05 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1449 This month’s newsletter is all about the power of planning.

“The bigger your vision, the more time you must spend on planning”

In today’s feature article we are sharing a laser mentor video session with Susan Hogarth (www.czcoaching.com). This mini session will help you learn how embracing the habits of blocking and planning your time will increase your focus, productivity and efficiency as an entrepreneur.

We have also included planning strategies you can implement right away to increase your productivity and create the results you want.

Be sure to check out our resources of the month section. For a limited time, I am offering a special opportunity to participate in a breakthrough blueprint strategy session. Make this your most profitable summer yet!

Happy Planning!

Your personal business building mentor,

Please visit our website
http://Teresia.com

Feature Article

If we had a hidden camera to spy on the lives of 10 entrepreneurs it is a good chance  most of them would exhaust us just by watching their day. The thing is, most entrepreneurs get stuck in a mode of reacting to things – catching and dealing with whatever comes up. The phone rings, they answer it. An email comes in, they respond immediately. A co-worker has a problem, they’re on it.

While this may seem to be a good idea in the moment, at the end of the day they feel scattered and unproductive. Can you relate?

And when this continues over time, profits, motivation and quality of life suffer a great deal. When people don’t see results, we tend to lose interest. Loss of enthusiasm eventually leads to total burnout, both personally and professionally.

The only way out of this situation is to make the decision to be deliberate with your time and attention. No more reacting to whatever comes your way! It’s time to set up your day in a way that ensures that the most important things get done – always. And the best way to get yourself into this mode is to do some planning.

Michael Gerber, renowned author of The E-Myth, talks about working ON the business, not just IN it… and that’s exactly what we’re telling you to do. Not once, not periodically – habitually. This is a mission-critical skill for ongoing business success.

Here are some business success habits to make a part of your life:

1. Annually:
Take a day or two to celebrate the past year’s successes, review the lessons, and define your big-picture goals for the coming year. Consider adopting a theme for the coming year, as well as a profit goal. You may want to include your mentors, colleagues or mastermind group in this process – they undoubtedly have some valuable insights, observations and ideas to offer.
Decide and clarify the underlining theme for your business each year. For example:
  • New clients
  • Increased exposure
  • New projects
  • Balance in your life

2. Quarterly planning:

Break down your big-picture goals into 4 achievable parts and establish quarterly goals that will support your annual goals. Each quarter, revisit your goals and assess your progress, then set or adjust your goals for the coming quarter.

3. Monthly: Identify monthly priority projects.
  • Block time in your calendar to work on these activities.
  • Use your debrief tool at the end of each month to measure your progress, and then identify the top 3 to 5 priorities for the next month.
  • Loosely plan out how you expect the weeks to unfold, based upon your monthly priorities.
  • Block into your schedule the most important activities first, both personally and professionally.
4. Weekly Planning
  • Debrief your past week to measure your progress, and then identify your top 3 to 5 priorities for the following week.
  • Make adjustments to your previous plans as needed, to allow for the changes or new opportunities that will inevitably occur each week.
5. Daily Planning
  • Develop the habit of taking 10 minutes at the end of each day to summarize (and track) your progress that day, and to plan your activities for the next day. This includes meetings, calls and other To Do’s.
  • Consult your calendar for your scheduled appointments.
  • Prioritize your To Do’s using A’s (must do today) and B’s (everything else).
  • Make sure that everything you plan to accomplish in a day is listed in one place.
  • Highlight or check off your activities throughout the day as you do them. This will make it easier to measure your results at the end of each day for the activities you are tracking.

Passion into Profit Coaches Challenge: Block out time NOW to ‘work” on your business? What planning habits will you commit to?

Resource of The Month: Breakthrough Blueprint Strategy Sessions:

This can be your most profitable summer ever! 

  • Do you have a big dream? 
  • Are you on the verge of something big? 
  • Is there something holding you back and NOW is the time to bust through to the next level?  
  • Do you know what you want but you are not sure how to make it happen?
If you said yes to any of the questions above, then you are ready for a breakthrough! I have worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs and coaches and know the key strategies that can take your business and life to the next level.

One of the most impactful coaching services I offer is “Breakthrough Coaching”. Currently this special service is ONLY offered to our Passion into Profit participants, but for a limited time I making available this opportunity for you too.

“Teresia and I had one hour session to take me over the top.  And that she did.  I went from being totally unsure about where I was going with my business to “on track”, “juices running,” “heart pounding,” and “goose bumps bumping.”  She has a way of making every minute count when it comes to listening to your heart”
~ Le Kelleher

Interpersonal and Relationship Coach

What I know for sure is when we take the time to WORK ON our business, PARTNER with someone who has been there and has a tool box of proven strategies and get CRYSTAL CLEAR on the next steps, it directly impacts our confidence, passion and is a catalyst for creating the momentum that ensures tangible results.

Breakthrough coaching can be life changing. There are a limited number of spaces available and I am personally inviting you to apply today for this opportunity.

“If you are open to having your old patterns challenged and asking tough questions that lead to insight and new action, then I highly recommend engaging Teresia as a partner and coach”
~ Paul Welsh
Co-General Manager, Edelman Vancouver

Email to: teresia@teresia.com with the subject line: I want breakthrough coaching. We will send you a breakthrough application and schedule a 30-minute interview (no obligation). We will determine if this is a good fit for you and what breakthrough coaching program is your best option.  (Breakthrough coaching investment can range from $200.00 to $1,200.00 depending on the package we decide for you) 

Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective, a new approach and some tough love to get you to embrace what you need to do to create what you want.

I look forward to partnering with you!

  PS. I would love to hear from you! What are your planning habits? How do they make a difference for you? Please share with us on Facebook.

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/18/the-one-thing-you-can-do-now-to-increase-your-productivity/feed/ 0 The First Step To Determine Your Coaching Fees http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/12/the-first-step-to-determine-your-coaching-fees/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/12/the-first-step-to-determine-your-coaching-fees/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:21:26 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1453 Are you a new coach? Are you struggling with deciding on how much you should charge for your coaching services? Today I will share the first thing you need to ask yourself when deciding your coaching fees to make the income you want to make as a coach in business and highly serve your clients.

Passion into Profit Coaching Challenge: Decide and claim your intended monthly revenue.

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Have you decided and claimed your monthly revenue? Please share with us on Facebook.

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/12/the-first-step-to-determine-your-coaching-fees/feed/ 0 Only Do What You Love – It Is Your Key to Successful Entrepreneurship http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/05/only-do-what-you-love-it-is-your-key-to-successful-entrepreneurship/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/05/only-do-what-you-love-it-is-your-key-to-successful-entrepreneurship/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:00:10 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1441 Imagine a cup that represents your internal energy. When your cup is full, even overflowing at times, you feel confident and focused; you’re in the zone.  You have so much to give to your clients, your business and your circle of influence.

Now imagine your cup springing a leak. As the energy slowly drains out, you struggle to keep it full. It gets harder and harder to pour energy into your business and the people around you. You feel much less vibrant, and you enjoy your activities less. Things become a struggle when there is less energy to go around.

This cup represents not only your energy but your ability to achieve success. It’s not just imaginary; it is a very real part of your life as an entrepreneur. So, if you want to be successful, you have to ask yourself:

  1. How do I need to design my business so that my cup stays full?
  2. How can I market my business in a way that keeps me energetic and passionate?

These are very important questions, because in the coaching industry, we’re not selling a product; we are marketing ourselves. It’s personal, very personal. We’re asking people to invest in us. This can be an intimidating thing to do. It’s a high-stakes proposition, and it can bring out our inner gremlins – self-doubt and insecurities. As we go about building our business and coaching others, we want to be engaged in activities that feel natural and effortless, so our inner light can shine and people can experience our brilliance, not our fears.

Passion into Profit Coaching Challenge: Embrace the standard that 80% of your time as a coach in business you will be doing what you love and find a way to let go of or delegate the rest! Your success depends on it.

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Do you feel that your Entrepreneurial cup is full? What can you do today in your business to ensure your marketing your business in a fun and effortless way? Please share with us on Facebook.

]]> http://teresiasblog.com/2013/03/05/only-do-what-you-love-it-is-your-key-to-successful-entrepreneurship/feed/ 0 How to Make Building Your Coaching Business Seem Fun and Effortless http://teresiasblog.com/2013/02/26/how-to-make-building-your-coaching-business-seem-fun-and-effortless/ http://teresiasblog.com/2013/02/26/how-to-make-building-your-coaching-business-seem-fun-and-effortless/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:28:06 +0000 Teresia http://teresiasblog.com/?p=1437 Building a coaching business can feel daunting, especially if the entrepreneurial world is new to you or you don’t particularly like the whole marketing conversation. But let it be known, you do not have to do the hard driving, grit your teeth action to build a profitable business.

If I told you it was possible to market your business through activities that you found fun, energizing and effortless, would you believe me?  I’m going to share with you how to make that vision true for you.

Building a successful business is like building a skyscraper, you need a solid foundation to support a six-figure business. But beyond a solid foundation to support it, you need a consistent source of energy to keep doing the activities you need to do to get the results you desire.

What is this source of energy? We’re talking about marketing. Not flash-in-the-pan marketing… sustainable marketing. And if you want it to be sustainable, it has to be easy. It has to fit with your natural abilities – the things you are good at and enjoy doing. I call these your attractive abilities – your key to successful entrepreneurship.

Every single person on the planet has a unique set of talents and gifts. These are the things that come easy to you and complement your personality. You are good at them, and naturally, you love to do them.

For example, some people are extroverted and enjoy engaging those around them in meaningful conversations, like Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates.

Others are introverted and they have an impressive skill set when it comes to processing information and putting their thoughts on paper. Example could be leaders such as Warren Buffett or Steven Spielberg.

Sometimes, these abilities feel so natural that we assume everyone can do these things. But that simply isn’t true. These traits are gifts, specially developed aspects of your personality, and they form the basis of your unique ability to contribute in the world.

Give yourself a chance to thoroughly investigate what it is that you are both great at and love doing. Begin by asking yourself these four critical questions.

  1. Which business activities energize you, both during and after you do them?
  2. Which business activities make time fly?
  3. Think of a time when you were successful as a professional. What activities were you doing?
  4. What activities do other people complement your performance on (and you feel surprised because you thought everyone was good at it)?

Passion into Profit Coaching Challenge: Decide today to align your marketing activities with things you love to do and what you are great at and embrace the effortless way of being a coach in business.

PS. I would love to hear from you! Are you clear on your Attractive Abilities?  What are you doing to build your business that you love to do?  Please share with us on Facebook.

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Today’s business building breakthrough session is with Tania Walter Gardiner of Integral Connections. Tania is a graduate of the Art and Science of Coaching and the Passion into Profit program of Erickson College International. Tania is an extraordinary example of taking her passion and talent for coaching and creating a profitable coaching business. Today we talked about how to use three tier pricing to position and design your coaching programs to make it easy and compelling to have your potential clients make the decision to hire you as their coach. Tania shares her three-tier pricing model and how it has benefited her in growing her one-on-one coaching practice.

Passion into Profit Coach Challenge: Create your three tier pricing strategy – make it easy for you potential clients to work with you!

Be sure to join me on Feb 26th at 9:30am PST for a complimentary Explore Entrepreneurship Webinar where we will be exploring proven strategies to take your talent and passion for coaching and turn it into a profitable business. To learn more and to register please click here.

  PS. I would love to hear from you! Have you created your three tier pricing strategy? If so, please  share with us on Facebook.

 

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