Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: I have a reasonably successful business and capable staff, but I find I am forever having to get in and do the work myself to be sure that it’s done properly. I want the business to grow, but growth seems painfully slow. Continue reading

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: Each year we spend significant money on advertising (Yellow Pages etc), but I don’t know how effective it is. I feel I’m not getting commensurate results. Am I spending it in the right area and how can I get better results? Continue reading

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: Good people are impossible to find. The last two people I employed, interviewed really well, but have both turned out to be duds. I know there are great people out there, because I constantly hear about them from others. Why can’t I find them? Continue reading

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: I have a lot of systems in place in my practice, but can’t get the staff to follow them. They continue to do everything their own way, or to not follow them at all. What can I do? Continue reading

Running a business or practice can be a daily challenge. Everyone else seemingly does it so easily, so why does it sometimes seem like so much hard work? Business owners don’t always have someone they can turn to for answers to daily frustrations, which is why more and more are looking to find a business coach. The most common issues revolve around people, money and time. In particular, the lack of it. This question and answer series of articles provides scenarios for practice and business owners to find answers to those frustrating situations.

Q: Our brokerage has four salespeople. Three of us are focused and enjoy what we do. The fourth person – though great when we hired her – is not only not performing, she has a really negative attitude in the office. We have tried to support her by sending her to a motivation coach but it all seems too hard for her. We think there’s potential there, but every day gets worse for her. What can we do?

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