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I'm all for action. And clarity. And outsmarting the hustle. I'm championing impact AND income. In my world, one doesn't exist without the other. And this is where I talk straight - to you.
Which story is more compelling? Story #1… I spent 14 years selling software in the B2B market. I learned a lot and helped startups and corporate giants grow their revenue through a lot of grinding, hard work, selling, and business development. After that, I started a boutique coaching and consulting business where I learned a ton about how to be …
Many entrepreneurs start out as a one-person show. They wear every hat, from bookkeeper and content creator to salesperson and head of customer service. And in my experience, most business owners get so used to doing it all, even once the business is up and running, that they’re convinced they are the only one who can run the whole show. […]
Today I’m going to get straight to it. Change and transformation start with a decision to let go of an old way of being. The things that got us to where we are are most likely the exact things that will keep us stuck there. Take a quick inventory: Are you hustling hard to make it work? Well, you can […]
Jill and I like to take mini-vacations. We pack up the Winnebago (Shorty), grab the dog (obviously), and head for a nearby oasis to slow down give ourselves a break. In fact, we’re sitting at the beach right now! Does it ever feel like we have the time to be doing such lavish things? Absolutely not! Is it absolutely necessary? […]
Did you know that 9 out of 10 service-based business don’t have a model or a process that they take their clients through to get them to their desired end result? I think that’s kind of crazy, but it’s so true. And it wasn’t that long ago that I didn’t have a repeatable process for getting my clients consistent results. […]
99% of all business advice tells you pretty much the same thing. That you should be doing more. More marketing, more networking, more hours, more clients, more sales calls, more webinars, JUST MORE. Here’s the truth about the whole “do more” thing. It’s total bullshit. And it’s unrealistic. We know that the only difference between us and Oprah isn’t that she just sets her […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mom’s out there. I’m currently in beautiful Southern Oregon with Jill and her wonderful mom, Carol. We’re enjoying the sunshine and some wine tasting. More pinot noir please! 🙂 Anyway… let’s talk about the upside of having more impact and influence as a service entrepreneur. And… what it might be costing you! Most […]
Life is meant to be lived and that’s why we make it a priority to step away from our normal routines and enjoy things that make us happy. But it wasn’t always this way. Last time I talked about my Big Wake Up Call and how I created a high-paying manual labor job for myself. This week I want to get into […]
This guide contains the need-to-know facets of each business model so you can strategically plan your entrepreneurial journey.
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![SELF-MADE IS A MYTH. NO ONE EVER DOES IT ALONE.
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One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that we can succeed all by ourselves. And even if that were true, would you really want to?
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Part of the joy of succeeding as an entrepreneur is sharing the journey with others.
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And by sharing the journey with others, we give ourselves some really important advantages.
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🚀 Advantage #1: MOMENTUM
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Creating a business isn’t a solo act – it takes an all-star cast. It’s important to gather traveling companions that will cheer you on and help you activate that next big step.
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The more you surround yourself with others on a similar path, the easier it is to create and maintain to momentum.
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🌟Advantage #2: CAMARADERIE
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As the leader of your businesses, you are - or the most part - disconnected and isolated. You rarely have others to talk to about your challenges – let alone other high performers who can truly see you and appreciate what you’re going through.
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📈 Advantage #3: RESULTS
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In order to grow and evolve, it helps to be held accountable by others who ‘get it.’
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To fulfill the highest expression of YOU through your business, it helps to have a like-minded community of visionary entrepreneurs there to nudge you, challenge you, and support you.
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The Council of Visionary Business Builders is kicking off the 2019 cohort on January 11th & 12th, 2019.
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If you are frustrated with trying to do everything yourself and you want a more sustainable, profitable and hustle-free business, let’s chat, shall we?
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Comment below or head to www.bizbuildercouncil.com [see link in bio]](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/57d811a4c3561c65f90ec4ad2efde8a0/5CAAEC5A/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/44439900_784113908601415_7703305004724408342_n.jpg)
![YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS ALONE!
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I led a retreat for The Council of Visionary Business Builders a few weeks ago and we did something that goes against the grain for most entrepreneurs.
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We SLOWED DOWN! We retreated to the Oregon Coast for 4 days to pull away from the day-to-day distractions of our businesses and we made time to connect more deeply to ourselves, our visions and with each another.
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We walked along the beach, we hiked to the top of a mountain, we kayaked, we cooked a Thai meal together, we laughed, we cried, we danced, we sat around a campfire, we shared triumphs and heartaches, we talked about what scares us and what holds us back, and we showcased our brilliance in new and bold ways.
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And we did it TOGETHER!
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⭐ Are you feeling called to embody your highest capacity to serve and make a bold contribution?
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⭐ Are you feeling called to grow your ability to serve your market and create a great income doing what you love!
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⭐ Are you feeling called to create space for transformation and evolution?
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⭐ Are you feeling called to nourish yourself in the process?
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There's a limit to how much we can do alone.
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In the Council of Visionary Business Builders, WE ELEVATE TOGETHER.
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A powerful circle of entrepreneurs has already began to convene for the next Council of Visionary Business Builders cohort.
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We kick off on January 11, 2019.
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If you are feeling called to step into 2019 with more focus, clarity, impact and momentum than you’ve ever had in your business, we are excited to help you focus on what really matters – to fulfill the highest, most truthful expression of YOU through a curated community of visionary entrepreneurs.
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If interested, apply at bizbuilder.com [see link in bio] or comment below and I'll be in touch.🤘](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/530a21e31ee66dc2827c3532fcd6ebbf/5C7877E2/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/43914643_253060915377714_5007201222444389868_n.jpg)
![There is a wise African proverb that states…
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If you want to go far, go together.
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Nowhere is this more true than entrepreneurship.
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Creating a thriving business you love doesn’t have to be a solo act. In fact, most of the time it takes an all-star cast.
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It’s important to gather traveling companions that will cheer you on for that next big leap in your business.
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And here’s the thing. The more you take on, the more challenging it is to have meaningful, deep business relationships.
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In THE COUNCIL OF VISIONARY BUSINESS BUILDERS, we grow together.
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The Council brings together experienced service entrepreneurs to talk about what’s working (and what’s not). We share experiences, ask for help, talk trends, and learn from each other’s expertise.
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✅ 88% of members have been in business 3 years or longer.
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✅ 72% of members have been in business 5 years or longer.
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✅ All members are rigorously curated for values alignment and business experience.
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✅ Members come from diverse fields: coaching, consulting, counseling/therapy, design, wellness education, technical services, writing, yoga, project management, fitness, online education, blogging, etc.
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If you’re looking to grow your business through community, coaching, adventure, action, innovation, execution and integrity, apply for one of the remaining spots in the fall cohort of the Council of Visionary Business Builders [see Link in bio] or reply below and we’ll chat.](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/vp/42c0d1a4dfc4e287d13f17ba481cca3d/5CB1F268/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/40044079_249554822417893_6395133692778632131_n.jpg)
