Thursday, August 26, 2010

Rekindle that Spirit

Does it seem like everyone is depending on you? Do you get up and love going to work everyday like you did when you started the business?

It's not uncommon for the "Entrepreneurial Glow" to burn out. However, if you're not excited about your products or services, no one else is going to be. And, who wants to buy a product/service they're not enthusiastic about?

Quick tips for regaining your passion:

- Bring in a sandwich, shut the door, turn off the phone and email and write down all the reasons
you love your products or services
- Write down and then tell others the story of Why you became an entrepreneur
(POWERFUL 18 minute video from the author of "Start with Why")

http://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action.html

- Get some Clarity write down what you want your business to look like in 5 years (even if it's
unrealistic... perhaps especially if it's unrealistic!) If you don’t know how the heck do you
expect your employees to know where you are going?
- Read inspirational books, blogs, and articles about small business ownership
- Take time to rejuvenate – yes take a few days off and really get away from the business

Think about it you became an entrepreneur for a reason. And, how you feel about your company is going to be reflected in the risks you'll take, the way you interact with your customers and employees and the amount of money you bring in!

Ray Kroc (founder of McDonald's) said, "If you work just for the money, you'll never make it, but if you love what you're doing, and always put the customer first, success will be yours."

Be passionate! Be excited! Learn to love your business, your customers, and the simple joys of small business ownership. Pass that passion on to your employees and customers, and you'll see a phenomenal difference in the growth and success of your business!

Start with some "kindling" from my Free Recorded Webinar on "Lack of Execution – The Bain of Business" and other free information and articles at
http://www.next-level-coaching.com/

All the best,

Rick Wallace

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Slow Down - Get MORE Done

From my mentor Steve Chandler

It doesn't seem like it would be true. It doesn't seem like slowing down would get that much more done. But it does. Every day you do it, you will get more done. Every day you experiment with slowing down you will understand the truth behind the legend of the tortoise and the hare. (Legends and stories and myths last because of their truth.) If I am on the wrong road it doesn't matter how good I get at speeding down that road. It's the wrong road. I need to remind myself of this: Slow down and win. I need to take my sweet, gentle time. I want this conversation ahead of me be relaxed and strong so that the relationship I have becomes relaxed and strong. So all day it helps to tell myself: Slow down.

Steve