Coach's Corner

Gloom and Doom - Changing Your Business Mindset

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:13:00 GMT

All this negativity is like kryptonite to Superman ... it will drain your strength and confidence if you let yourself be exposed to it for too long. As a business coach, my advice is to limit your exposure to this radioactive and toxic negativity. As fast as a speeding bullet, chose to escape from the kryptonite news cycle. If necessary, limit yourself to no more than 30 minutes of real news a day and then be done with it. Instead, commit to elevate "up up and away" from this negativity and "save the day" ... particularly in regards to your business and sanity.

How to Make a Coach Speechless

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:16:00 GMT

Even a coach can be made speechless. Albeit rare it still can happen. Here is my thank you for my recent award of being The 2008 Growth Coach of the Year - best new market.

In Business - Everything Counts Including The Little Things

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:37:00 GMT

The first rule - When you offer services and products to others you are in business. This applies even if you are 19 and cutting lawns to earn extra money. As business owners it is our duty and obligation to provide the best service. The second rule that you show gratitude anytime you can - Derik, the subject of this blog, obviously does not know either rule. Because if he did, then he would still have me as his customer.

The Power of Being Positive: Avoid Wearing Your Emotions On Your Sleeve

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:51:00 GMT

First impressions are everything. However, it is also important to consider how you are on a regular basis. Even with economic meltdown, the loss of employees or even having the everyday stresses of running a business; staying positive makes an ever lasting impression.

In Business Nothing is Beyond Your Control - Customer Service

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:41:00 GMT

Customer service always remains in your control even in the event of disaster or other circumstances. Lack of communication will lead to a lack of customer (or the ones you have they will be upset).

Mr. Do it All: How to Save Time and Money by not just looking at price

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:54:00 GMT

We all do it. A chore comes our way and then we put it off just to have to deal with it again in the near future. Recently I discovered that professional painters are really a lot like professional coaches. We each make our jobs look easy and along the way we help to declutter our clients issue. My issue happened to be a small spare bedroom that needed to be painted.

Tropical Storm Fay and Electric Can Openers

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:39:00 GMT

As we were able to quickly learn that tropical storms are no laughing matter; however, even in some of the most stressful times we can find humor and a lesson in everything we do. What would you (or did you) place in your shopping cart in preperation for Fay? Did it include an Electric Can Opener? For many it must have.

Blaming Others While Running a Business: The New Theroy of Being Kicked Out of Bed

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Blaming others is a lot like rolling out of bed and then blaming someone else for your actions. Here is the latest findings which have been validated by one of our key staff members - Wesley Hunter age 2.

To be perfectly blunt if you don't read another thing today, you have to read the latest business theroy of being kicked out of bed and running your business without blaming others.

Avoid Overdrafting Your Relationship Account With Clients

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Networking and buliding relationships with your clients is a lot like adding money to a bank account. It is better to add deposits then face overdraft charges which only hurt your chances of making a sale or worse yet lose a client forever.

Happy Feet - The Little Victory Dance We Often Forget to Do

d.josephson@thegrowthcoachofjax.com — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:30:00 GMT

The first week of August, is dedicated to enjoying all little things in life. Many business owners remeber their first sale, but afterwards it becomes a standard routine. However when you take time to celebrate your little milestones you may smile at yourself if you only take a moment to celebrate.