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Attract Clients with Energy and Emotion

February 3, 2012

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“I’ve heard you talk about the energy of business and how important it is to attract clients to you instead of pushing yourself on them. But how do I do this? I want to take action and when I hear things like this, it makes me think you want me to sit in a [...]

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Perfectionism is Really Bad

September 27, 2011

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PowerSmarts #32

Perfectionism is really bad.
There. I said it.
When I’m talking with a bright and talented client and we’re poking around, trying to get some forward momentum in their business, I’m finding, more and more, that there’s one thing that can stop them more firmly than any brick wall. It can keep them from [...]

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What to Do If You’ve Got More Work Than You Can Handle

August 15, 2011

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Business Conundrum #30
Q.  “I don’t have any problem attracting clients and getting work — my problem is that I’ve got too much work. I’m working way too many hours during the week and on weekends, and I don’t get to spend the time with my family that I’d like to. It’s just not fun [...]

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How to Hunt for the Perfect Client

July 19, 2011

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Business Conundrum #29
Q. “I’ve been in graphic design in one form or another for years – in-house in a corporate environment, as a freelancer, and most recently, another variation of my own business. My challenge is finding the clients who value design – it seems today, most clients just want something done quickly for [...]

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There’s Fear and Trepidation Out There

June 30, 2011

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PowerSmarts #28
I’ve been talking with a lot of you lately, doing some research and complimentary Laser Coaching calls. And I want to tell you, there’s a fair amount of fear and trepidation out there.
Many of you are at pivotal points in your businesses – with different types of challenges. Here are the ones that [...]

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Make Business Easy (and Un-scary)

June 14, 2011

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Business Conundrum #27
Q. “I know I should be working ‘on’ my business instead of only working ‘in’ it, but I’m not quite sure exactly what I should be working on. Do I need an MBA? Should I be learning accounting? I’m actually afraid of and overwhelmed by that end of the business, truthfully, so [...]

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How Much Should You Make?

June 1, 2011

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Business Conundrum #26
Q. “I have an online business and keep hearing I should make ‘six figures.’ I also keep hearing about people who double their income from year to year. This is frustrating for me because I’m just barely managing to keep my head above water in my business. Can you give me any [...]

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