Overall, goal setting and measuring where you are at against your goals serves as a way to gauge your progress at every point along the way. Goal setting doesn’t have to be a monotonous task that painful are arduous. Your business is always affected by environmental factors like new policies, technology, international relations, consumers, and suppliers.  Because these factors exist and are ever fluctuating, your goals have to be stable and also flexible to keep up with all of the changes that can affect all of us in some way. Setting business goals helps sharpen your focus and align all your business practices on the path to achieving your business and personal goals. Let’s take a look at five ways that goal setting can benefit your business.  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Having self-confidence can be attributed to the feeling of capability. By being confident, you feel like you can handle anything that comes your way and do a great job at it. Though the feeling of self-confidence cannot be explained, it is important to note that confidence is built on numerous things. It is influenced by your choices, situations, emotions, actions, and reactions.The instances you are put in and how you react to them feed your passion and make you feel accomplished and happy at the results you generate.As an entrepreneur, confidence is an important skill that you need to possess and master. This is because you are in a leadership position, and you need this skill to be a successful leader.Without confidence, you will doubt yourself and your efforts, lose the power to command the attention from your employees and second-guess your decisions.Building your self-confidence takes more than a simple lesson in the benefits of being confident. Let’s explore 6 ways that will help you systematically build your self-confidence while honing other important skills.To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find Greg to be super informative and interesting as it relates to utilizing wearable technology to help you live an even healthier lifestyle, so you can enjoy having the kind of business and life you truly want.      Greg Elliott is an exercise physiologist, osteopath, and entrepreneur who is on a mission to help everyone own their health through education, motivation, and actionability. He is a Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and wearable technology thought leader, speaker, and a sought-after healthcare practitioner. He believes in a whole health approach that is supported by emerging technology so everyone can live a long, healthy, happy life. Here are just a few of the questions I asked Greg Elliott that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:·         How do you define health span and longevity?·         What is heart rate variability (HRV)? ·         Why is Heart Rate Variability (HRV) so important to our health?·         What do you see as the biggest health concerns for entrepreneurs?·         We all are busy and make excuses to not do what we know we need to do to be as healthy as we ideally would like to be. What words of wisdom do you have for those of us who need to decide and commit to prioritizing our health?·         How do we use our wearable device or smartwatch to better our health?·         What can we do that would impact our health the most?·         What are the 5 things we need to do to be as healthy as we want to be? Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Accountability in business means holding yourself responsible for your performances or actions relating to the results achieved in your business. Accountability in business is also directly tied to productivity and how you and your team get things done in the workplace. As a business owner, you need to learn how to perform your duties and carry out your business activities in even more productive ways. The most important way to succeed in business is to find a way to manage your time and optimize your activities to be more productive in the long run. Successful business leaders have something in common; the ability to perform at an optimized level. They can overcome all their struggles and productivity challenges by adopting different practices to help them perform even better and you can do exactly the same thing. Let’s explore seven productivity tips to help you improve your performance.  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As a business owner, you know that success comes from having the right mindset and tools. Visualization is one of the most powerful tools you can use to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. By imagining your ideal life and business, you can create a roadmap for success that will help you stay focused and motivated. 5 reasons why you need to use visualization include such things as: 1.       It makes you feel empowered. ...2.       Your brain doesn't distinguish real from imaginary. ...3.       It focuses your willpower. ...4.       It has health benefits. ...5.       When you believe in visualization, it works even better. The power of visualization cannot be overstated. When used effectively, visualization can help you clarify your goals, overcome challenges, and manifest your desires into reality. In my Power of Visualization Guidebook, we will explore the benefits of visualization and provide you with practical tips for incorporating the power of visualization into your business and life strategy.Visualization is a way of tapping into the amazing power of the mind, so that you can train your brain to help you create the kind of life you want. Download my Power of Visualization Guidebook today and start transforming your mindset and your business. With exercises and thought-provoking insights, this Guide will help you unlock your full potential and achieve the success you deserve. Don't wait – start visualizing and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life today!Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization and get my Guidebook right now.  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of super useful information related to helping you to imagine what is possible both personally and professionally, so you can have the kind of business and life you truly want. Hilary DeCesare is an award-winning business expert, 3x internationally best-selling author of Relaunch! Spark Your Heart to Ignite Your Life, and founder of The ReLaunch Co. This former Silicon Valley CEO is widely recognized for her work in neuropsychology. Hilary’s work and insights have been featured on ABC’s The Secret Millionaire, as well as NBC, The Huffington Post, Forbes Coaches Council, The Hallmark Channel, Fox, and Yahoo Finance.As a business owner, you know that success comes from having the right mindset and tools. Visualization is one of the most powerful tools you can use to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. By imagining your ideal life and business, you can create a roadmap for success that will help you stay laser focused and motivated.Visualization is more than just daydreaming. It's a scientifically proven technique that can help you train your brain to work for you, not against you. Studies show visualization can improve motivation, coordination, and concentration, while reducing fear and anxiety. And now, you can access my complimentary guidebook that will help you harness the power of visualization and create the business and life you truly want.Download my Power of Visualization Guidebook today and start transforming your mindset and your business. With exercises and thought-provoking insights, this Guide will help you unlock your full potential and achieve the success you deserve. Don't wait – start visualizing and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life today!Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization and get my Guidebook right now.  A gratitude journal is a tool used to write down things you are thankful for on a daily or regular basis. Keeping a gratitude journal has several benefits, including: 1. Increased positive emotions. 2. Improved mental health. 3. Better sleep. 4. Increased resilience. 5. Improved relationships.6. Increased mindfulness.  Overall, keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. Download my complimentary Gratitude Journal exercise by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency KLearn New Ways to Improve the World of Work with the People and Performance PodcastWe provide insights into the skills needed to increase employee performance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Have you heard that saying, “Persistence Pays Off”? It is true, but there is a fine line between being persistent and being relentless, and you need to know when you’re crossing the line. Having the power of persistence will help you achieve your goals, so you can have your ideal business and ideal life.Persistence is a personality trait and an attitude that indicates you’re working hard, and that you keep trying until you achieve success or until you realize the direction you’re going isn’t going to achieve the goal you set. Are you persistent? Do you find you give up too easily? What would being even more persistent mean to your personal and professional goals? When you determine that you want to be more persistent, you need to own it, embrace it, and follow a path toward the successes you seek!  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

When it comes to building your business, it is imperative that you keep the end goal and ideal results in mind at ALL times. In fact, setting goals and determining to stick to them is one step that everyone should take, regardless of what type of business you are in. Keeping the end goal in mind through the day-to-day grind is going to help keep you focused on where you want to be in the future. It might seem surprising, but not many people have mastered the art of keeping the ‘end goal’ in mind on a day-to-day basis. One statistic said that only 3% of people actually set meaningful goals for themselves and follow them at all! How can you hope to keep the end goal in mind if you don’t set goals for yourself? So here are four tips for always keeping this goal in mind. Following them will help you to remember why you are doing what you are doing in the first place, which can help to make your days easier and help your dreams to seem less far away.   Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Happy New Year! Let’s kick some butt in 2024!  “What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what they do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are? I just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support. It is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you. I believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world.  That's why I'm so excited to serve our community. 2023 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2024. When hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you let me know how else I can be of service to you in 2024 and beyond. I wish you a very healthy, happy, and profitable new year.  Oprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”  I welcome your comments and feedback on how I can help you make 2024 your best year ever!Aim for what you want each and every day!  Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day.  I very much appreciate you listening.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

The Definition of Gratitude is a positive emotion that involves being thankful and appreciative and is associated with several mental and physical health benefits. When you experience gratitude, you feel grateful for something or someone in your life and respond with feelings of kindness, warmth, and other forms of generosity. A gratitude journal is a tool used to write down things you are thankful for on a daily or regular basis. Keeping a gratitude journal has several benefits, including:1.      Increased positive emotions: By focusing on the positive aspects of your life, you can increase your overall sense of well-being and experience more positive emotions.2.      Improved mental health: Gratitude has been shown to decrease symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve overall mental health.3.      Better sleep: Writing down things you are grateful for before bed can help you sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed.4.      Increased resilience: Gratitude can help you cope with difficult situations by providing a sense of perspective and reminding you of the good things in your life.5.      Improved relationships: Expressing gratitude towards others can strengthen relationships and increase feelings of social support.6.      Increased mindfulness: Writing in a gratitude journal can help you become more mindful and present in the moment. Overall, keeping a gratitude journal is a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. Download my complimentary Gratitude Journal right now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews.  I’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Until next time, make it a super great day, today and every day.  I appreciate you listening.  Happy Holiday! Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As an entrepreneur and business owner, it’s important to recognize how valuable your time is - and how you choose to spend it every second of every day.Are you guilty of focusing on the less important (low-payoff) tasks when you should be actively engaged with the most important (high-payoff) tasks? If you have ever been guilty of this, continue reading to learn four common self-sabotaging habits that keep business owners from the revenue and success they want and deserve.Don’t let the demands of running your own business distract you from success. Be aware of sabotaging habits that prevent you from boosting the revenue necessary to take your business, and life, to the next level. Growing your business is often a lesson in letting go and focusing. It’s about letting go of the low-payoff tasks, so you have the mental space and time to focus on high-payoff tasks. For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more proven business success tips and resources? Of course you do…  Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Today's economic landscape is vastly different as we all know and are experiencing, which creates a need for businesses to rethink everything from marketing strategy to pricing plans.Businesses that have not updated their plans in the last year will be at a disadvantage as they try to compete with those who have adapted quickly and effectively.   Let’s explore some tips on when you should update your company's business plan to continue thriving regardless of the economy. I will also review what's involved in updating your current business plan and provide key insights to guide you toward a successful update.Why Should I Update My Business Success Plan?Without properly updating your business plan, you can quickly find yourself at a disadvantage in the marketplace.This means providing less than stellar client service, no competitive pricing plans, outdated marketing strategies, not effectively using current technology, and failing to take advantage of new market opportunities.In this day and age, businesses have to keep their eyes on the big picture to be successful.Many business owners simply tweak their existing plans instead of actually updating them, leading to a failure to adapt. This practice can be a death sentence for any business that finds itself going head-to-head with those who take the time to make sure their business is prepared for any changes in the economic landscape.So, when is the right time to update your business plan? The answer is not as straightforward as you may think. You want to make sure that you are always looking ahead and not falling behind. Whether or not your company is currently in the process of updating its business plan, you need to consistently be thinking about what's next and always making sure to take a practical approach. If you need help updating your business success plan or creating a new one, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Emotions are strong contenders in how we live our lives. They are an inward feeling and an outward reflection of how activities affect us. When working towards achieving your business goals, you are mostly told that having the willpower and determination to achieve these goals can improve your performance and set you on the path to greater success.The only challenge you’ll face with running on willpower and determination alone is that there will always be another mountain to climb and a new goal to achieve. Willpower and grit are also borne of an internal struggle to survive.You need to recognize that your success as a business owner is not only spearheaded by your internal structure and process. It is also greatly affected by your external environment.The emotions evoked by your daily activities and impacted by both the internal and external environment play a pivotal role in handling your business and thinking creatively when trying to resolve a problem.What is Emotional Intelligence?Let’s explore 5 ways emotional intelligence can help you increase your ability to succeed. Though your emotions have the power to affect you both positively and negatively in business, having and using the power and emotional intelligence appropriately can help you grow and succeed exponentially. Cultivate your emotional intelligence appropriately to reap the benefits that will help you succeed in business.   For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

If you’ve ever wondered if there was more to life than what you’re currently experiencing, you’ll find this discussion helpful. First, let’s clarify that identifying your life’s purpose isn’t the end all - you still have to find a way to integrate it into your life, that for most of us, has been built on necessity or security. Yes, we all have bills to pay; however, selling your soul (so to speak) in the name of security isn’t necessarily the way it has to be. I’m all for fueling your passions, and I’m also a firm believer in smart and strategic business decisions. My advice is to take this process slowly. If you love what you do, find a way to work your life purpose into your career or business. If you don’t love what you do, then explore other avenues that support a solid business foundation and purpose. These 5 tips will help you explore your life purpose and find more meaning in your life as well as your profession.The difficult part of exploring your life’s purpose is not the actual learning what it is (that part is fairly easy), it’s the change that is required to integrate into a life that has been likely built on necessity and security. Depending on where you are in life, integrating your life purpose into a career or entrepreneur venture may be a bit of a challenge; however, don’t let the level of challenge fool you. Change is only as difficult as we make it out to be. At the end of the day, it’s your life, your choice. It’s up to you to decide how you’d like to live your life and the nature of the legacy you’d like to leave.Want more business success tips and resources? Of course you do…. Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Since today is Thanksgiving in the United States, I thought you might enjoy a short poem. Levity is always a good thing, I think. Here’s your Funny Ode to ThanksgivingMay your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States!  If you aren’t in the US, have a fantastic day and remember to aim for what you want each and every day!  Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day.  I appreciate you listening and sharing my podcast with others.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of information related to helping you be as productive as possible so you can achieve your professional and personal goals sooner than you might have thought possible. Erik Fisher is the producer and host of the Beyond The To-Do List Podcast which he has been broadcasting for over 10 years. Erik talks with productivity experts as they share how they implement productivity strategies in their personal and professional lives. His mission is to explore all aspects of productivity as a means towards the true end goal: helping you live a meaningful life. You can find my interview with Erik Fisher at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful.  Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more even activities to delegate, by going to https://bit.ly/Delegation-Exercise.Train your brain to help you create the kind of life you want.  To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken BlanchDigital Trailblazer PodcastLearn how to build a legitimate, profitable online business from the ground up...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Your beliefs hold a strong impact on your self-esteem. They control what you believe; they motivate you and allow you to spire for greatness in whatever you choose to set your sights on.These beliefs have a strong impact on how you do business. It affects how you coordinate your team members to reach your goals and how you build relationships with your external environment. When your beliefs reduce your ability to progress in your business or personal life, they have become limiting beliefs that you need to get through.While working to understand limiting beliefs, it is important to understand why limiting beliefs are formed in the first place.Limiting beliefs are thoughts that arise mostly as a defense mechanism to avoid disappointments, frustrations, stress, and failure. When you have suffered through an intense experience previously, you generate these beliefs as a way to shield you from feeling these negative ways. The problem with limiting beliefs is that they prevent you from trying new things, gaining new experiences, and succeeding in a new venture.These 5 steps, that I’m about to share with you, can help you overcome your limiting beliefs.80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy!95% of our thoughts are the same each day, and on average, 80% of our thoughts are negative!For more help you with overcoming your limiting beliefs, some of which you may not know you have, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Communication is one of the most important aspects of running your business. This is done through letters, emails, meetings (live or virtual), updates, your website, and messages.  When you run a business, excellent communication serves as a relationship-building tool that strengthens the relationship between you, your employees, your clients, and your prospects. In business, you are continuously providing a service that extends your growth and success. Because you are dealing with a variety of people, the best communication strategies will help you handle conflicts, create solutions to nagging problems, and make your workplace a harmonious and productive environment for everyone. These 7 business communication tips I’m about to share with you will help you on your path to even greater success. Effective communication is directly related to your success in business because communication is at the root of every business. Practice these seven effective communication strategies to set you on a path to increased success.Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to have valuable insight and ideas about how to stop looking at yourself as the problem and how to start seeing yourself as the solution, so you can break the barriers that are keeping you from achieving your goals.Tracy Pleschourt was a successful advertising executive who became stifled by the rigorous, time-consuming demands of the corporate world, so she traded in her 20 years of advertising to pursue her real passion. She is the founder of Self-Made U and the host of Secrets of the Self-Made Podcast. She is a student of her own work and has stopped overeating, overdrinking, and has created a multi-six-figure business. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Being consistent in your approach to business is one of the best ways to continuously grow a successful business.  Many experts agree that it is the single most important attribute in building a positive work culture, one in which you and everyone can thrive.  There is nothing more effective than consistency when it comes to making your business stand out from the competition.  Let’s explore 8 benefits of consistency within the workplace that will help ensure that you are getting the results that you want to achieve. The real key to being consistent is to match your actions to your words.  If your business is lacking in this area, remind yourself what the end result will be when you continue to be consistent (increased sales, more clients, improved efficiency, etc.).  Keep in mind what you are trying to accomplish through being consistent and the motivation to do so will come more easily day after day. Being consistent takes practice and dedication because it involves setting and achieving goals over the long term.  A commitment to consistency can be challenging, particularly at first, but once behaviors have become routine, they become much easier to follow. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Project creep, slippages, daily schedules, and to-do lists seem to get lengthier and more demanding every day. Simply looking at your to-do list can be somewhat consuming and makes you wonder whether you can complete all your tasks in any amount of time. It raises the question of how do I become a better time manager? There is no shortage of mediums designed to boost time management, from books right down to mobile apps. Yet, individuals and businesses alike find it difficult to improve their time management skills.  Luckily, there is an array of insightful research that highlights the skills that supports time management. According to a recent study, the three skills that draw the line between success and failure are:·         Awareness- Recognizing that time is a limited resource. Thus, you need to divide it realistically.·         Arrangement- Strategically organizing your day-to-day goals, tasks, and schedules to maximize time.·         Adaptation- Monitoring where and how you use your time while performing duties and adapt to priorities.Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find Aaron to be a wealth of information related to helping you accelerate your path to your ideal state, so you get there much faster than you otherwise could and giving you more time to operate at an optimized level.     Aaron Trahan has a 15+ year progressive background as a senior-level executive leader within public-company corporate environments and early-stage startups. As a certified leadership and executive performance coach, Aaron leverages his background and training to support leaders with the implementation of systems, mental models, frameworks, and growth programs that allows them to accelerate their path to operating as the best version of themselves and reaching full potential.  Thoughts lead to beliefs - your beliefs drive your emotions - your emotional state influences behavior - and your behavior is directly linked to your results.  You can find my interview with Aaron Trahan at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Overall, keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. Download my complimentary Gratitude Journal exercise by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ I’m author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Passage to Profit Show - Road to EntrepreneurshipThe Passage to Profit Show is a nationally syndicated weekly radio show and podcast...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Would you be interested to know what behaviors can make you even more successful?  If “YES”, I am glad you are because I can help you with finding this out! Keep listening and you'll discover the ten different behaviors that will help you be even more successful in your business.It's not always easy to change your habits, but these changes will benefit your business's bottom line with a little bit of time and practice.  The goal is simple: To help make sure that all of these changes will work for YOU, so that they put you on the right track towards being even more successful! Do you believe that your behavior can affect your success as an entrepreneur? Success is influenced by many different factors, including education, talent, personality, commitment, belief, focus, and more. However, the reality is that nothing affects your success more than your daily behavior. Behavior is defined as "the way a person acts or behaves." So, if you want to become more successful, you need to understand how your actions affect that outcome. Behaviors will help you achieve your goals because they are your actions to get to those goals. For example, if I want to be successful in business, your behaviors will include reading more, managing your time even better, and consistently looking for ways to grow every day. Many people think they need to change who they are or what they do; however, these changes won’t stick. Changing behaviors is a lot easier than changing who you are or what you do. One of the most important things to remember is that your goals can adjust once your behavior changes. Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Our beliefs are stronger than we often think. So much stronger. They are so strong in fact, that they often can have very physical effects on us. You might have noticed it too ─ you wake up feeling terrible, and just like that, the rest of the day just feels draining. Flip that around and wake up on the right side of the bed, and things just seem to go smoothly. The same goes with our beliefs. Have positive beliefs that uplift and empower you, and you’d feel empowered and driven. Have negative beliefs or negative thoughts, and you’d be limited in what you can achieve. Sometimes though, it’s practically impossible to not have some of these limiting beliefs (conscious or unconscious). Sometimes they just come. Maybe it’s a result of the social circles we find ourselves in. Maybe it’s the effect of hearing how other people have failed over and over again at achieving their goals. Whatever the reason, these negative thoughts often come and create limiting beliefs in our lives.  80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy! 95% of our thoughts are the same each day, and on average, 80% of our thoughts are negative! It’s up to us to do our best to overcome these limiting beliefs and in so doing, improve our lives. Need some help doing that? I’ve got you covered. Let’s explore four steps you can take to overcome your limiting beliefs, so you can more quickly achieve your goals.  Here are 4 Steps to Take in Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs. Many times, the problem is that most of the time you don’t even know about the limiting beliefs you have. The key is finding a way to change our mindset, so you can figure out a way to identify the limiting beliefs. Download my Guidebook, How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have, by going to http://bit.ly/UnawareOfBeliefs.  Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

My special guest shares very thought-provoking and audacious ideas to help you differentiate yourself from your competition, so you can achieve your goals sooner rather than later and maybe even exceed what you thought possible. This is a must listen to interview.As President of a major data and internet company, Roy Osing’s leadership and audacious ‘unheard-of ways’ took the company from its early stage to $1 Billion in annual sales.He is an author, entrepreneur, and executive leader who delivers practical and proven ‘Audacious Unheard-of Ways’ to help you have a  high performing business and successful career. As an accomplished business advisor, he is the author of the no-nonsense book series ‘BE DiFFERENT or Be Dead’, with ‘The Audacious Unheard-of Ways I took a Startup to A BILLION IN SALES’ as his 7th book. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Visit Roy’s website and blog to learn more about his work and to join him in the BE DiFFERENT or Be Dead conversation by going to https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com/.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Creating calendar time blocks is one of the best productivity strategies. Laying out your activities on a calendar helps you get more done in less time. However, many business professionals struggle to stick with their time blocks as energy diminishes during the day and surprises come up.Your ability to get more done in less time impacts how many prospects you can contact each week and how many clients you can serve. Time blocking helps, and if you want to stick with your time blocks, follow these five productivity strategies.Studies show that incorporating exercise into the workday improved time management skills by 72% as opposed to days where the participants did not exercise at all. For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking.   For more help on being even more productive by applying proven and effective time management principles, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Even the most motivated of achievers can sometimes feel unmotivated. So what do you do in those crucial moments of inner negotiation - do I commit to two steps forward or relent to two steps backwards - and how do you justify your decision?  What if not being motivated to achieve your goals is a sign of a deeper, unresolved issue? Let’s review five questions to ask yourself to help you uncover the possible reasons you’re not motivated to achieve your goals to help you achieve your goals. Think of the moments that you find yourself not motivated to achieve your goals not as a reason to beat yourself up for being weak or less than perfect, but as an opportunity to check-in and examine if your goals are still in alignment with where you’re headed. Goals should inspire you into action and propel you along your path to success; if they’re not, use these questions I’ve shared with you to help you uncover the real issue. For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

How does having a healthy brain help you be even more successful? I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of information related to help you have a healthy brain, so you can achieve your goals in the timeframe you desire.Dr. Krystal L. Culler, DBH, MA is a holistic brain health expert with nearly twenty years of experience working with individuals with brain-related diagnoses, their families, providers, and advocacy organizations. She has received numerous international and national awards for innovation in brain health programs and wellness services with a global impact spanning nearly 60 countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. To find great resources, assessments, and information to help you improve your brain health so you can enjoy having the kind of business and life you truly want, go to www.virtualbrainhealthcenter.com.  If you want a good book about Breathwork to read, I highly recommend Breath by James Nestor. For information about the Oura Ring and how it can help you learn about how you are sleeping, go to https://ouraring.com/discount/be2f13b333.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  25 Minutes of Unfinished Business, hosted by Alex BrayshawThe reason I’ve created Unfinished Business is because I’m passionate about business...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Today we are talking about Overcoming Your Accountability Apprehension to Achieve Even More Than You Might Have Thought Possible.Many people suffer from accountability apprehension. They feel that opening themselves up to scrutiny from others will leave them vulnerable, and – sometimes – even worry that this window into their successes and failures can hold them back in any business or workplace. While this may have been true years ago, the fact is that today’s culture is one that is obsessed with personal growth and looks favorably on individuals that take intentional measures to become better, more productive, more positive versions of themselves.The mark of a successful businessperson is often his or her ability to adapt when necessary. Failure to pivot well when needed can lead to business failure at a catastrophic level, whether that looks like an inability to implement change that employees require to maintain job satisfaction, or the inability to anticipate changing client needs in time to meet those needs before your competition does.Wouldn’t it be great if our ‘good intentions’ worked the way that we think they should?  Not even enthusiasm guarantees positive results. There’s often a wide gap between our intentions and our actions.  We fail to take the action necessary to be in alignment with our good intentions. The #1 Reason People Don’t Get What They Want in Life is Lack of Accountability.When you are held accountable to the activity required to achieve your goals, you will make more money, work less, and enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life.To review 4 different types of accountability coaching options and decide which one might be of the most value to you, so you can achieve your goals and enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching/.For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.   Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Poor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it for whatever reason – is a fact of life for many of us. Most people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of doing what is required to achieve their goals. Think about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept?This phenomenon takes a toll on virtually every aspect of our life. Our lack of ability to commit to taking action prevents us from achieving personal, financial, relationship, and career goals that would otherwise be well within our reach.Have you ever considered the cost of poor follow through in your life? Think about a goal that you have failed to meet in the past. Was your failure to follow through a by-product of the fact that you were really okay with the way things were to begin with? Or does the poor follow through bother you? Does the knowledge that you didn’t follow through with your goals eat you up inside because you know you aren’t doing what you need to do to get the result you say you want?As long as we continue to expect our “good” intentions to work the way they should instead of facing reality about the probability of following through, we’ll just keep repeating the same mistakes. Like the definition of insanity – You keep doing the same things over and over again, and expective a different result, when that just isn’t going to happen.  Don’t let procrastination hold you back any longer. Download my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Helping You Create Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/stop-procrastination.  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

My special guest has taken her hard-earned knowledge and wisdom in integrating business and life to help you with a short-cut to your even greater success.Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” An award-winning author and speaker, Lori is on a mission to teach the world to be calm and grounded no matter what’s going on.  As a nationally recognized gratitude and meditation expert, Lori guides entrepreneurs and business leaders from stressed and chaotic to peaceful and focused, and shows you how to live a sabbatical life. As a result, your sales increase, your relationships strengthen, and your overall health improves.You can find my interview with Lori Saitz at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Down Lori’s free, 6-minute gratitude meditation by going to https://zenrabbit.com/gratitude-meditation/. To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Now visualize what you want and be on the path to having it. Yeah!! To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure.  Never, never give up - there is always a way.If you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way.  With persistence and consistent action, you will make it happen.  If you don't believe me, keep listening.Did you know that Thomas Edison had over 10,000 failed attempts to create the light bulb before he was successful?  His persistence was as valuable as his invention.  10,000 failed attempts and look what he created!  Even if you’re not out to change the world, what could you create with an unresolved persistence?Persistence always pays off - and sometimes big time!  It's a known fact that more business deals are inked when one of the parties is persistent.  Now, being persistent is not the same as being pushy; rather, it is voicing your ideal fit and expertise to someone that may not be aware of the benefits they will receive when working with you.  They will appreciate your persistence and the benefits - so you have to make them known.There are thousands of examples of ordinary people achieving extraordinary goals; these are just a few examples of how persistence has paid off.  Achieving your goals requires you to take consistent action, be persistent, and maintain a resolve to simply not give up.  Let’s explore 5 steps you can take today, to get you closer to achieving your goals.If you don’t currently have a way to track your progress with referrals, download my free referral tracking spreadsheet, so you can easily tell where everyone is in your pipeline. Get my sample tracking by going to https://bit.ly/Referral_Tracking. The road to success isn’t always easy - but it isn’t always hard.  There may be times when you have to talk yourself through periods of self-doubt, and there will definitely be times when you defy the odds.  Never, never give up because there is always a way to achieve your goals and experience the life you truly desire.Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Competition in the business world is always going to be fierce.  Creating a successful model for running your business is not necessarily enough to be at the top of your industry.  There are other important factors that go into what companies rise to the top and stay there.  Of all the companies in the Fortune 500 in 1955, only 61 (or 12%) were still in business in 2014.  What set these companies apart from the ones that failed?  Is there a formula for being on top and remaining there?   Companies that have had a long run at the top of their industry are able to be successful when they do the 8 actions I share.   Getting to the top is not an easy road and staying there is even harder as all eyes are now on you as the target.  Once you have found success, it is not time to lessen the pressure.  Continue to work hard to stay at the place that you worked so hard to get to.   If you would like to make more money and work less, so you can ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.   I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to have valuable insight and ideas about being even more time efficient as it relates to finding the best A team player or players for you, so you can accelerate the achievement of your goals.  In 2017, Nicole Bandes founded Virtual A Team, a virtual services agency helping overwhelmed business owners who want to define success by the wealth of their lives, not the size of their bank accounts. Nicole now walks the walk by working less than 20 hours a week herself. When she is working, she shares tips to work less and make more by delegating smarter.  You can find my interview with Nicole Bandes, at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.   Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Can you afford to outsource? Can you continue to not outsource? What's Your Time Worth? Let's Find Out by taking Nicole’s quick survey by going to https://virtualateam.com/optins/calculator/. Take Nicole’s short online survey to help you determine the value of your time, so you know exactly how much you can afford to pay someone who you can delegate to. Go to https://virtualateam.com/optins/calculator/.  To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful.  Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more even activities to delegate, by going to https://bit.ly/Delegation-Exercise.  In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc.  Use a time log to help you know where you are actually spending your time during the day. Periodically use this time log for a 2-week period of time to help you continue to be time efficient. This tool can be utilized by everyone on your team at the same time. Talk about what you realized at the end of the 2 weeks and how you can get even better with managing time. To download my complimentary Time LoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Confidence doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, and it often needs to be built. For people putting in the work to build confidence in themselves and all that they do, it can pay off immensely and lead to even greater success. When you believe in yourself, you set the bar higher and create opportunities for yourself to rise to the top, as you would expect.Let’s explore five ways that increased confidence leads to a more successful business and life.Being confident enough to set boundaries also protects your mental health. Rather than doing activities you don’t need to do and becoming resentful later on, you can protect your mental bandwidth and just pick and choose what you want to work on. More time, and a greater mental bandwidth, equals even greater success.Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more even activities to delegate, by going to https://bit.ly/Delegation-Exercise. Building confidence is not something you do overnight—the choices you make, the mindset you embody, and the people you surround yourself with, all contribute to your increased confidence. With confidence, you’ll be more comfortable asking questions, taking risks, talking to others about your business, setting boundaries, and reaching for the stars. With practice, you’ll see how even greater confidence can lead you to even greater success. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Having a winning attitude is essential to being successful. Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there’. A lot of times, we end up defeating ourselves before we begin by having a negative outlook on what is going on. We sometimes tend to look at opportunities and only see roadblocks, or see only a glass that is ‘half empty’ as opposed to ‘half full’. Having a ‘winning attitude’ is all about how we view the world around us. It can be very easy to only see problems when we face hard times and new challenges, and yet the most successful people in the world have always shown that outlook plays a huge part in how successful you are. So how can you have a winning attitude, even in the face of adversity? Well, let’s explore 5 tips that might point you in the right direction. Following these 5 tips will get you well on your way to defeating that negative frame of mind that threatens to dampen your spirits and discourage you when times get tough. What you can imagine is what your potential is and what your possibilities are. Set your intention and choose to live the life you want. Many billionaires do imagination work every day. They imagine what they want for a few minutes every single day as a consistent habit. You can do the exact same thing to help you accelerate your results in business and in life. Visualization is a way of tapping into the amazing power of the mind, so that you can train your brain to help you create the kind of life you want.To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Sticking to your goals is not always easy, especially if the next level of success is at stake. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are because the next level requires a lot more work… but this is not what you really want for yourself! Part of setting worthwhile goals and sticking to them is that this process allows you to grow as a person. If you give up and go back to the way you were before, then you are not going to have the peace of mind and confidence that comes from KNOWING that you can achieve your goals when you set your mind to it!Maybe your goals are business related, or maybe they are personal, or both (which is what I recommend to have great work life balance). Regardless of what they are, they MUST be important to you…so why give up on them? Life is what you make of it, and achieving goals is one way to shape your life on YOUR terms. Goals are something that nobody can take from you, which is why sticking to them is SO important! Let’s now explore 6 tips for sticking to your goals. These six tips are simple to understand, and they can help you with even the most complex goals that might be on your list! Even if it seems like sticking to your goals is the most difficult thing in the world to do during certain times, it is important to remember that if you DON’T stick with them, you absolutely WILL NOT succeed to the level you want and desire. Today, really think about what your goals are, and find it within yourself to make a promise… promise yourself that you WILL NOT stop sticking to your goals, even when it gets difficult.  The vision of the benefits you will experience when you achieve your goals should be powerful enough to keep moving you forward. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be interesting and fascinating as he shares powerful ideas to help us  reprogram our mind to overcome bad habits, addictions, fears, phobias, emotional issues, and indeed pretty much anything and everything you can possibly think of from A through to Z.Jonathan Royle (his stage name) is an International Celebrity Hypnotherapist, Master of Positive Mind Control, Presenter of the Documentary "Extreme Danger - Extreme Hypnosis" and author of over 30 books including Shitnosis, "Helping You to Get Over the Shit in Your Life and Get Your Shit Together". You can find my interview with Jonathan Royle at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Download my Power of Visualization Guidebook today and start transforming your mindset and your business. With exercises and thought-provoking insights, this Guidebook will help you unlock your full potential and achieve the success you deserve. Don't wait – start visualizing and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life today!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization and get my Guidebook right now.  Keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life.  To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Communication is critical to every aspect of interaction with anyone and everyone.  As a successful businessperson, you have no doubt realized the importance of communication. You know that productivity can only be achieved when proper communication has been as well. You know that nothing gets accomplished efficiently unless those in charge communicate with one another. So, to put it quite plainly, nothing gets done if communication doesn’t happen! But how do you communicate effectively? How do you maximize the effectiveness of your words and correspondence so that you will see RESULTS instead of wasted time and effort? That is a great question, and that is EXACTLY why I’m going to share some ideas that will help you with communicating even more effectively. Let’s now explore four ways you can enhance your communication even more to get the results you want. In other words, how can you be better at each of these four.  Review all of these tips and make it a point to be an even more effective communicator so you ultimately experience the results you want in the shortest amount of time possible. Next time you speak with someone, make sure that you are vocalizing the information in such a way that results will be possible, while also avoiding negativity and any possible confusion.  Download my 2 great articles on Essentials of Effective Communication and Client-Centric Communication by going to https://bit.ly/communication-articles.  Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.coSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As humans, we all have desires and dreams- something that you truly want to achieve, be, and feel. But many constraints in life inhibit us from reaching our goals.Often, it is our self-liming beliefs that prevent us from becoming our true selves and achieving even greater success. We imagine our ideal life and then say, ‘I’m not good enough,’ ‘I don’t deserve it,’ or ‘I can’t do that.’ These are all examples of toxic, self-limiting beliefs, living in our conscious and subconscious originating from past experiences and memories. To transform your dreams into a reality, you need to address your limiting beliefs head-on. Let’s explore what limiting beliefs are and how you can challenge them to achieve personal greatness.What are Limiting Beliefs?  Beliefs encompass conditioned falsities built upon old memories of pain and pleasure. The foundations of our beliefs depend on how we interpret and emotionalize our experiences. Our limiting beliefs are unconscious thoughts that act as defense mechanisms to avoid pain, discomfort, and hurt. A limiting belief can be about yourself, your interactions with other people, about the world, and even your career.  What Are Some Great Activities to Help Achieve Your Goals as You Change Your Limiting Beliefs?  How Does Breaking Your Limiting Beliefs Improve Your Life? Incorporate the strategies that I’ve shared to break your self-limiting beliefs. This way, you can achieve everything you have ever dreamed about or imagined. Download my Guidebook, How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have, by going to http://bit.ly/UnawareOfBeliefs.  Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

More than just simple goal setting or repeated affirmations, manifesting self-esteem in your life is a surefire way to amp up your personal and work life, so you can begin living the next-level life you’re dreaming of. While it is a relatively simple process, it is nevertheless something many people fail to do in their lives. Essentially, manifesting something is approaching it with extreme intentionality and specificity. Rather than being vague with what you want, you focus intently on it, and go to great lengths to describe to yourself what it would look like and feel like to achieve it. Your level of confidence and self-esteem has tremendous impact on your ability to perform at work and to be successful in the entirety of your life. Being able to intentionally boost your confidence and tangibly improve your overall self-esteem is key for a happier and a more driven life.There are many reasons why people push off the process of manifestation, but truly successful individuals have figured out how to harness the power of confidence and use it to their advantage every day. Are you curious how to get your self-esteem rising? Check out these three tried and true methods used by high-performing people across the world.To begin manifesting higher self-esteem today, take some time to write down three areas of life – both personally and professionally – where you would like to see increased confidence. Remember: be as specific as possible with what success would look like to you in those areas!Download my Power of Visualization Guidebook today and start transforming your mindset and your business. With exercises and thought-provoking insights, this Guidebook will help you unlock your full potential and achieve the success you deserve. Don't wait – start visualizing and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life today! Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization and get my Guidebook right now. For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as wSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to very valuable in sharing her insight and ideas about helping you, as a high achiever, to get to the bottom of health issues like burnout and feeling stuck in hitting health goals, so you can be as healthy as possible which helps you be in the best position to achieve your goals and even accelerate the achievement of your goals.   As a functional-medicine expert, Christa Elza specializes in investigating underlying factors of fatigue, hormone balance, thyroid issues, digestive issues, and more.  Christa uses breakthrough diagnostic testing that’s rarely done in conventional settings to uncover the hidden causes of why people feel the way they feel.   Here are a few questions I asked Christa that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:·         Let’s start with a general conversation about the importance of us learning the root cause of our health issues (we may or may not know we have) and the impact it has on us doing our “job” every day and being the best we can be. Let’s say I feel tired or just not 100% for example. What do I do?·         Why don’t more doctors do more diagnostic testing (typically rarely done in conventional settings) to uncover the hidden causes of why we feel the way they feel?·         How do we get more of these tests done with our current doctor, or how do we find a better doctor that can do these for us to help us so we can perform optimally?·         What is the best way to get tested for food sensitivities and inflammation that could be causing issues in our gut?·         How do I improve my gut health and solve digestive issues?·         What does insulin resistance mean? I see all these advertisements for products to help with insulin resistance. How do we know if we have insulin resistance issues? ·         As we get older, our metabolism slows down. How do we help increase our metabolism or keep it as high as possible?Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.To connect with Christa Elza, go to https://christaelza.com.  If you want a few books to read, I recommend Breath by James Nestor and Sara Gottfried’s book, Women, Food, and Hormones.  For information about the Oura Ring and how it can help you learn about how you are sleeping, go to https://ouraring.com/discount/be2f13b333.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Business owners are especially prone to overwhelm because it’s not uncommon for them to juggle multiple aspects of their business at any one time. But how much of what you think you need to handle do you actually need to handle? What if overwhelm is actually part of your self-sabotaging behavior being played out?Overwhelm is not a necessary evil of being an entrepreneur - it’s a symptom of an underlying issue. In three easy steps, you can find out if self-sabotaging behavior is creating unnecessary overwhelm in your business and life.Download my Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals? Guidebook now by going to https://bit.ly/Limiting-Beliefs-Book.For more help with overwhelm, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/) Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

We all have fears that stop us from stepping into our potential. It’s what we’ve come to call the comfort zone - the place where fear is minimized to allow for daily life functioning. But we don’t always realize just how much we give up for the sake of comfort.In an effort to minimize our greatest fears we can be sacrificing our heart’s deepest desires. In the name of comfort, we sacrifice potential. It reminds me of a quote by Tony Robbins that says (paraphrasing), the dance of life happens between our greatest fears and our greatest potential, which translates into life happens outside your comfort zone. Sounds good in theory, but how do we move through our terrifying fears to break free of limitations and embrace our true potential? The process of doing something you haven’t done before is the great risk because you are stepping out of your comfort zone and stepping into your true potential. If it feels a lot like stepping out into mid-air - it’s because it is. You are literally stepping into new territory.To create different results, you must step out of your comfort zone so you’re taking action from a different set of beliefs. Stagnation is comfortable….growth is uncomfortable. All that you are and have experienced is the result of beliefs that have built your comfort zone. Mastering your life and fulfilling your true potential comes down to how willing you are to get uncomfortable.I believe that successful people are comfortable with being uncomfortable all the time. That is how they got to be successful, and you can learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable as well, so you accelerate your results to having and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life.For more help mastering your life outside of your comfort zone, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Failure is a word that’s easily misunderstood and often feared. Especially when it comes to your business, failure is not something we necessarily want as part of that entrepreneur journey. But the truth is, failure is something that’s inevitable and necessary for success.By embracing failure and seeing opportunities for growth, it takes away the power that fear holds over us. It’s what you do with that failure that determines the outcome of your business. If you shift your mindset, you’ll understand that through failure comes the growth we need and the lessons we learn to reach successful milestones.Let’s explore seven keys to help you turn failure into success.A lot of what differentiates failure from success is perspective. When you choose to see failure as a positive aspect for growth, when you let go of the fear of failure, when you take time to reflect and stay focused on your goals, you shift your mindset from a negative one to a positive one. Failure is something to be grateful for, because it provides us with the lessons we need to get up, try again, and ultimately reach success. For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be a wealth of great information related to how we can best use all the great AI tools available to help you more quickly grow our business and be even more successful.Thomas Helfrich is Your Double (or Triple) Scoop of Top-Secret Lead-Generating Marketing Mojo. He is a Founder and CEO, who has 20 years of experience in consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurial executive coaching. He has mentored hundreds of startup founders worldwide, spreading his magic touch. As a LinkedIn influencer, international public speaker, and social media figure with over 250,000 followers, Thomas is a recognized thought leader in the realms of entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence (AI). You can find my interview with Thomas Helfrich at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. For more information on what Thomas’s firm can do to help you more quickly be even more successful with technology by going to https://www.instantlyrelevant.com/. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. - Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/) I’m the author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As an entrepreneur, most days feel like you’re juggling multiple balls. As you struggle to keep them all in the air you may be asking yourself… is it worth it?  If you sometimes feel like you want to let the balls drop where they may, here are seven tips that can help amp up your productivity and help rid yourself of that feeling of continual ball juggling. There are days that a reminder of some basic productivity tips will help you catch your breath and remember why you love your business and started it in the first place! Let me share seven of my favorite productivity tips for business acceleration. Incorporate the ones you need first to help you accelerate your results. Drop those that simply don’t serve you or you are already doing well. Modify them to suit your unique work style. As you listen to each one, think about how they might help you feel more productive and in control, and less frantic.  1. Time blocking helps.  For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking. 2. Be accountable. To review 4 different types of accountability coaching options and decide which one might be of the most value to you, so you can achieve your goals and enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching/.3. Multitasking is the death of productivity. 4. Embrace the power of “no.” 5. Speaking of distractions. 6. Write it down.  To download a Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, go tohttps://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/, or use your To Do List, or Task List in your contact management system, if you have one.7. Take a break. Get my free audio training, Focus on Your High Payoff Activities and Achieve Your Goals Using Effective Time Management, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/.To download your complimentary meeting agenda and action item worksheet template, go to https://bit.ly/MeetingAgendaActionsTemplate.  The purpose for the Agenda & Action Item Worksheet is to provide clarity on what you want to accomplish in any meeting… and clarity on who is going to do what following the meeting.  Download this template and see how it might be of value to you in your various meetings with clients, prospects, strategic alliances, and team members, etc. Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As a business owner, it is quite easy for you to get caught up in running your business from day to day. This is even truer if you are into micromanagement as every small issue that arises will require your personal attention. You can take your business to new heights but at the cost of your personal and social life. Plus, rarely is it beneficial for a business to rely on one person so much, even if you have the largest stake in it. After all, the success of your business will benefit you the most.   Did you know that without effective day-to-day systems in your business, it can cost up to 20-30% of your annual revenue? At some point, there will be a breaking point for you. You cannot keep on making all the decisions and taking all the important actions for your business. Sooner or later, you will start feeling the pressure and that could be dangerous for you and your business. In the beginning, you might be able to manage this quite easily. Success is the biggest motivator but when you reach the apex, it can sometimes become difficult to have that same spark you did when you were starting off.  Without a doubt, creating systems and processes to make the workplace more efficient does require a lot of effort initially. Yet, there are some great benefits to be had that make the exercise totally worthwhile. Some of them include things like:·         Gives you the time and space to focus on the most important revenue generation areas of your business.·         Enables you to explore new opportunities and broaden your business’ horizons.·         Makes your employees more responsible and productive.·         Significantly reduces training of a temporary employee or new employee.·         Provides you with the leisure time you need to keep yourself fresh, active, motivated, and inspired.·         Makes it seamless when a team member is out ill or on vacation and someone else has to fill in for them.·         Increases the value of your business, should you even want to sell it.   Simply speaking, when your firm has systems and processes for every job function, you will have more energy and vigor to contribute to your business. A business needs a leader who is willing to take charge of any situation. That is just not possible if you are mentally and physically exhausted. If you choose to persist with the way things are going on at the moment, it is only a matter of time before you start becoming ineffective and complacent.  What you have to realize is that even if your business runs independently of you, it doesn’t mean your authority has been undermined. In fact, it shows what a great business owner you really are. Putting the structure in place that will take your business to the next level will turn out to be your biggest achievement and one that is necessary for your business to get to where you want it to be. So, it’s about time we look at some of the steps you can follow to create systems and processes in your firm. Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Achieving your goals takes hard work, a vision you believe in, and manifestation. Your own unique skills and experiences can help you accomplish everything you’ve ever dreamed of when you learn how to listen to your intuition and work hard towards those goals.What does it mean to manifest your goals? Manifestation is taking a belief, a desire, a vision, and turning it into something tangible. It’s not necessarily an overnight process, and takes proactive steps on your part to make it a reality. Through your beliefs, actions, thoughts, and emotions, you can achieve your business goals and propel your company forward as you move closer to your vision of success. Manifest Your Goals Through Your BeliefsManifest Your Goals Through Your Thoughts To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization.  Manifest Your Goals Through Your Actions Manifest Your Goals Through Your Emotions In summary, you can manifest your goals into reality through your beliefs, your thoughts, your actions, and your emotions. Meditate to get yourself into a place of positivity and surround yourself with love and encouragement. By doing these things, you’ll achieve your vision for your life and your business in even more abundance than you might’ve imagined. Keeping a gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for improving your mental and emotional well-being, and enhancing your overall quality of life. To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my special guest to be of valuable in sharing her insight and ideas about the value of sleep and being healthy, and how getting enough quality sleep helps us be even more productive which in turn helps you achieve your goals and even accelerate the achievement of your goals.    Tanessa Shears is a Kinesiologist, Certified Sleep Science Coach, and health consultant who helps entrepreneurs optimize their health, focus and productivity through wearable technology, science-based strategies & biohacking. She works closely with business owners to implement effective sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress resiliency strategies to eliminate brain fog and improve their overall well-being. Here are a few questions I asked Tanessa that you will benefit from by listening to her interview: ·         How does sleep affect our ability to show up consistently as an effective entrepreneur, so we can get done what we need to do to grow our business?·         How can we get back an extra hour every day with sleep?·         How do we know if we’re getting enough sleep? ·         How does taking an extra hour to sleep make us MORE productive?·         What is causing us to wake up with brain fog? ·         What are 3 simple shifts that we can all make to help us enhance our sleep quality? ·         Let’s talk a bit about our genetic rhythm that determines when we should sleep and when we are most productive.  Please talk about the concept of chronotypes – what does it mean and why is it important?·         What is biohacking and why is it relevant to entrepreneurs and productivity? You can find my interview with Tanessa Shears  at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. To get Tanessa’s Bio Hacking Secrets to Optimize Sleep and Boost Your Energy, go to https://tanessashears.com/biohacking/.  For information about the Oura Ring and how it can help you learn about how you are sleeping, go to https://ouraring.com/discount/be2f13b333.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Many business professionals have a difficult time managing their time efficiently, unknowingly sabotaging their own success, over and over again.  They often spend months, even years, struggling to discern between the low-priority and high-impact tasks, and where their efforts drive the biggest results.  Unfortunately, this type of unawareness can lead to a failed business.  How do you prevent self-sabotage of your business?  One very good option is to hire an accountability coach!  Let me share four reasons you need to hire an accountability coach to help you achieve your goals and accelerate your results.An experienced Accountability Coach will help you…1.      Understand how your actions either lead you toward or away from your goal(s)2.      Nip procrastination and other timewasters in the bud3.      Break free of your limiting beliefs4.      Achieve success by refining how you approach personal and professional goalsLet’s do a deeper dive into each of these benefits.  Download my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Helping You Create Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/stop-procrastination. Download my Guidebook, Are Your Beliefs Helping You or Hurting You?, by going to http://bit.ly/Helping-Beliefs. 80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy!95% of our thoughts are the same each day, and on average, 80% of our thoughts are negative! Accountability coaching is especially beneficial to business owners, since they are the most susceptible to common sabotaging habits like procrastination and lack of direction.  As a business owner, you can get so caught up in the chaos of running and building your business that you can become lost.  Without direction, a clear understanding of where your actions are leading you, and which tasks are low priority versus high payoff, you may drive yourself and your business into the ground.  If you are ready to achieve the kind of success you have always imagined, do yourself and your business a favor and hire an Accountability Coach to help you accelerate your results, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

In today’s continuously evolving world, we are in a constant phase of change. It means that the business model thriving today may become outdated within a decade or possibly even sooner. An excellent example of this is brick-and-mortar stores. It was a preferred shopping method; however, Covid-19 has reshaped many aspects of our lives. The lockdowns and advancing technology have helped online stores take over previous physical models. It has empowered millennial entrepreneurs with a low budget since you don’t need any inventory, a place to showcase your products, or a team to run the store. You can single-handedly run the entire show and pave your way to success. All you need is a killer website, products that clients crave, and unparalleled shipment services. Unfortunately, this model comes with its own set of challenges: credibility, consistency, and reliability.For those that want to make it big and are ready to dedicate their time and energy can overcome this by cleverly integrating technology with incredible client service. However, those who only focus on making money fast suffer. Take a look at Nike and how it connected the digital experience with brick-and-mortar experiences by launching its flagship in SoHo, NYC. This experience-driven retail experience encourages buyers to visit retail stores by offering a one-of-a-kind experience. But more importantly, the store also boosts its digital marketing strategy. Since it’s fully integrated and connected with Nike’s mobile app and website, your data is instantly stored and accessible.By introducing its innovative flagship, focusing on the client experience, and providing both a digital and physical store experience, Nike attracts the attention of sports fanatics across the globe.  So, what sets your brand apart in the swarm of start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses? You learn to listen! Listen to the stories of successful business owners, listen to how badly they may have failed, and listen to how they picked themselves up. But most of all, you need to listen to tips that industry experts have shared over the past years. Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Many times, we get in the way of ourselves, meaning our beliefs limit us from reaching our goals.  We all have limiting beliefs, some more than others.  Since limiting beliefs are at the subconscious level, most of us are not even aware that we have them; however, they can stand in the way of you being successful in your business or other areas of your life.What is a Limiting Belief?Beliefs are perceptions based on memories of past experiences, and how we have interpreted them.  We make emotional attachments to people and events, which then become the foundation of our belief system.  Beliefs translate into how we view ourselves, others, and situations, and give us a sense of certainty on how we act on a daily basis.  These influence the decisions you make throughout the day based on expectations that you have.  A limiting belief causes you to automatically make an assessment based on something that is inaccurate.  While some limiting beliefs are easier to identify than others, they do begin to become part of your identity.  Limiting beliefs have a negative impact on your life because they stunt your personal growth.  By keeping you in your comfort zone, you will never explore other options that allow you to improve and be even more successful. When you create a goal, you will probably be very motivated for the first few days, weeks, or even month, but that motivation wanes over time. That’s partially due to your limiting beliefs affecting your thoughts.  Those beliefs that are negative must be dealt with before you can move forward.  Identifying Limiting Beliefs Everyone has a different perception of the way something occurred.  We all have limiting beliefs but most of them are not relevant to our everyday life.  In order to be successful, you need to only focus on those issues that are important, so let’s explore five tips for identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs now.1.      Make a List.  Think about the areas of your life in which you feel challenged.  If there is an area that you struggle with, and you are not working on fixing it, it is probably due to a limiting belief.   This could be at work, with finances, or your relationships with others.2.      Make Another List.  According to the challenges you listed previously in the first step, make a list of your beliefs.  Include both positive and negative during the brainstorming process.  Think about how much you could accomplish at work if you weren’t held back by the negative beliefs.3.      Deal with the Negativity.  Read each belief aloud and ask if it is truth or your perception.  For those negative beliefs, ask where they came from.  You cannot get accurate conclusions about people or life events from only a few experiences.  4.      Choose One and Disavow it.  Pick one negative belief and tell yourself that it is no longer true and examine the source.  For example, maybe you never actually tried it yourself and are basing your thoughts on others’ opinions.5.      Replace with anSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Look upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.The path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist.  Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success Whenever you confront an obstacle or roadblock, step back and emotionally detach yourself from the situation.  It’s much easier to think of ways to go around, under, or over the obstacle when you let go of the frustration.  This may take some practice, so try this exercise: imagine a friend is the one facing the challenge(s), and you are simply providing ideas on how to help them overcome the obstacle.  When you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities.In truth, nothing is impossible, and change is always inevitable.  Knowing this, you can take persistent steps in faith, with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future your current obstacles will dissolve. Here are some quick facts about people who have applied persistence. What’s the lesson here?  You should never, never give up.  However, there are times when it may be appropriate to refocus your persistence in a new direction.  How do you know when it’s the right time to change course?  If you absolutely cannot live without what passionately consumes you, then do not give it up.  The problem is never your passion, it only the manner in which you are trying to make it happen.  Try a different approach - think of a creative solution.  However, if you can live without it, then passion is not what is driving you.  When passion is not driving you - it’s not something you really want.  Perhaps you have trained yourself to want what someone else wants for you.  Go back to your list of goals and reconnect with the goals that really drive you.Visualization is a way of tapping into the amazing power of the mind, so that you can train your brain to help you create the kind of business and life you really want.  Studies show that visualization can improve motivation, coordination, and concentration, while reducing fear and anxiety. To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day! Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find Byron to be super interesting as he talks about how we all can take control of our life and actually have the kind of life we truly want and probably deserve.Byron Morrison is the author of 3 best-selling books, including the book "Maybe You Should Give Up - 7 ways to get out of your own way and take control of your life". Over the last decade he has worked with CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in 15 different countries to help them take back control of their life and business. You can find my interview with Byron Morrison at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. You can get Bryon Morrison’s book, Maybe You Should Give Up, by going to: https://www.byronmorrison.co.uk/maybeyoushouldgiveup     Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.I’m author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

When you’re the only one holding yourself accountable, it can be easy for things to slip through the cracks. The goals you have for yourself and your business can fall to the wayside if you’re constantly getting stuck in the weeds, which is why it’s important to have accountability as a business owner.The #1 Reason People Don’t Get What They Want in Life is Lack of Accountability. Accountability can look differently to each person; it might mean weekly check-ins to make sure you’re on track with your financial and strategic goals for the company, or it could mean having someone make sure you’re addressing a recent failure and learning from it. Even as you scale, you’re ultimately responsible for everything that happens at your company, and how you respond to and handle various situations can not only position your company as an authentic brand, and put you in a better position for growth and success. Let’s explore the five unique places to find accountability that can help you grow your business to your next level of success.What does accountability mean to you and what are some places in your business and life that you can benefit from accountability? Whether you’re a solopreneur or the leader of a growing team, having accountability is very important. Accountability leads to a more complete picture and clearer perspective of your business and will help you to continue to set bigger goals on your path to greater success.  For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Understandably, most businesses are focused on nurturing the relationships with their clients, but running a successful business is also dependent on effective management and leadership skills.  If your employees aren’t functioning to the best of their abilities, your business won’t be either.  So, ask yourself, are you an effective team leader? Do you lead by example?Action Step:  Are you compassionate and patient, yet firm?  Action Step:   Are you an approachable leader?   Action Step: Do your actions build team loyalty? Action Step:  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be very knowledgeable about helping you be as healthy as possible, so you can achieve the goals you have set for your business and in our life.  Andrea Nicholson is a Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Nutrition Therapist Master, and Restorative Wellness Practitioner.  In her "previous life" as a forensic scientist and crime lab manager, she learned a very valuable skill - how to identify and follow the evidence to solve mysteries and people are glad she is applying this valuable skill. Using over a decade of experience in the health industry, Andrea creates personalized packages using functional testing and other cutting-edge technologies to give people confidence in achieving and maintaining improved health, so they can get the results they want.Here are a few questions I asked AndreaNicholson that you will benefit from by listening to her interview: ·         Generally speaking, what are some common myths and misconceptions in the health industry that we may NOT know?·         Why do you focus on blood sugar and insulin (isn't that just for those with Diabetes)?·         What is insulin resistant mean and how can having this negatively impact us?·         How might someone know they have gut health issues (is it always digestive symptoms or maybe no symptoms that we notice)?·         What is metabolic health and who should really consider a metabolic health reset (or who needs to focus on metabolic health)?·         Getting enough sleep is important as we all know. How does sleep actually play a role in our day-to-day productivity and success outcomes?·         How might someone who is working long hours, and therefore not prioritizing quality sleep or nutrition, be sabotaging their business success? ·         Other than food choices, cortisol (stress), sleep, and exercise, what else could be preventing a person from reaching their goals? You can find my interview with Andrea Nicholson at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Learning how to get and stay motivated isn’t always an easy task.  It’s especially difficult when you’re dreading the task at hand and are inclined to procrastinate.  Let’s explore the Top 10 Tips to help you get and stay motivated - and back on track (if you might be off track.  They will also help you stay on track, so you achieve your goals and be even more successful. To download my complimentary thought-provoking Power of Visualization, Creating and Enjoying Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life Guidebook with exercises, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/visualization. Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more even activities to delegate, by going https://bit.ly/Delegation-Exercise. For more help with getting and staying motivated so you can create your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Aim for what you want each and every day!   Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Time management is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs and high-performing business professionals. At the heart of it, it really isn’t a skill as much as it is a necessity for success. Many high-performing business professionals have continuously attributed their successes to being able to manage their time appropriately and consistently.  When looking closely at time management, it boils down to managing yourself and your activities efficiently. This has a huge effect on your overall success and accelerating your results.   In your business, the best management techniques that work for others may not work for you. That is why you have to find what uniquely suits you and apply it. The bottom line still remains the same. When your time is managed effectively, your outcomes are stemmed from how you work, how you manage distractions around you, and how you focus and concentrate on your high payoff activities. Since we all have the same 24 hours every day, how you manage your time directly impacts the results you gain at the end of your business year. The question you need to ask is: How can I manage my time even more effectively to reap the benefits of achieving my goals in the timeframe I set? Let’s review five techniques to help you manage your time even more effectively.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I think you will find Miriam to be someone who can help us be even more organized, so we can get even more done in a shorter amount of time, which means this gives us more time to make more money and do the activities we want to do.Miriam Ortiz y Pino is a Certified Professional Organizer (one of the first in the world as a matter of fact), and a Simplicity Expert.  Most people don't realize that they feel stressed and overwhelmed all the time because they are disorganized.  Being organized is actually a powerful tool in helping you get control of your external space which will help you scale your business, build your wealth, take more vacations, and have more freedom. You can find my interview with Miriam Ortiz y Pino at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released. Get Miriam’s free 3-step process in the One-Minute Mail Solution to help you create simple processes with lasting results by going to www.morethanorganized.net/oneminutemail.To help you get started with creating a master task list, download my Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/. For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/how-to-increase-your-business-efficiency-with-calendar-time-blocks/.If you want to be even more productive, so you can create and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/)  Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. - Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Learning how to communicate effectively is crucial to the survival of your business; unfortunately, there’s no other way to cut it.  If you approach people too casually, don’t take the time to communicate clear information, or don’t appear cordial, you are risking the success of your business.  Let’s talk about the four essential tips to ensure effective communication.1. Listening is the No. 1 Rule2. Clarity is Always Key3. A Message with Confidence 4. When You Can’t See Eye-to-Eye When you take on the role of business owner, you take on the commitment to never-ending personal and professional improvement.  Here are four steps that you can implement now that will help you provide effective communication. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Author many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Check out my Interview with Sarah Reiff-Hekking Ph.D, Time Management and Productivity ExpertI know you will find my guest to valuable in sharing her insight and ideas about how to be even more productive, so you can accelerate the achievement of your goals.  Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking is a Time Matters Expert with almost 20 years of experience helping people create and achieve their goals.  She draws upon her background and experience as a psychologist and researcher to create elegant out-of-the box solutions.  Dr. Reiff-Hekking is passionate about helping smart, creative adults that have a hard time managing their time and tasks, figure out a way that works for them.  She believes that there are no "perfect" time management systems.  You can find my interview with Sarah Sarah Reiff-Hekking Ph.D, at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful.  Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more even activities to delegate, by going to https://bit.ly/Delegation-Exercise.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ I’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

When you start a company and build it up from nothing, it can be easy for you to be motivated to continue its growth. Of course, you want it to succeed—it’s your business baby! But for employees who haven’t been on that journey from the start, it can be harder to motivate behavior change in them.Leading a team comes with its own challenges. There may be times when productivity wanes, or team members start cutting corners. A great leader empowers and inspires their team—which is easier said than done. Let’s explore four tips to help you drive change in your employees’ behaviors and actions.1. Communicate Your Vision2. Demonstrate Trust in Your Team3. Take Time to Understand Individuals on Your Team4. Highlight Your Team’s AccomplishmentsMotivating behavior change is a bigger part of being a great leader than you may think. It’s tough to build a business alone, and having a team whose strengths complement yours is invaluable. Maybe you have no idea how to motivate your team. The solution? Just ask. Get to know your team on a personal level. You can even ask them directly what motivates them. Once you understand what makes each person tick, provide coaching, and feedback, and then give them space to take steps towards their clearly defined goals. Changing behavior isn’t something that can be forced—but by following these four tips, you can create greater motivation around behavior change for your team. For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   To download my complimentary support team performance assessment, so you can customize it for each of your team members, go to https://bit.ly/SupportTeamAssessment.  It is a great communication tool. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.aSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Successful and mentally strong entrepreneurs don’t persevere through challenging times and reach new heights by accident. These people don’t always know what moves they need to make to establish themselves. But they recognize that knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to do.Mentally strong entrepreneurs learn to manage their feelings and behaviors to hit business goals. They maintain healthy habits and manage their emotions to their advantage, allowing them to achieve success. Now, let’s take a closer look at how successful business leaders and mentally strong entrepreneurs do it differently, by taking a look at 10 things they avoid. 1. They Avoid Burnout 2. They Avoid Shying Away from Change 3. They Avoid Giving Up4. They Avoid Feeling Sorry for Themselves5. They Avoid Being Afraid of Taking Calculated Risks6. They Avoid Losing Their Power and Control7. They Avoid Repeating the Same Mistakes8. They Avoid Being a People-Pleaser9. They Avoid Blaming Others10. They Avoid Worrying about What They Can’t DoFollow the ten tips that I just shared with you and pick 1 or 2 that you can implement immediately to help you be even more mentally strong.  For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Author many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to be well credentialed and knowledgeable in helping people to overcome imposter syndrome so they can be even more successful.Sheryl Anjanette is an author of The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear, Unleash Your Badassery.  She is an international speaker, thought leader and trainer on the topics of Imposter Syndrome, Burnout and Peak Performance.   As a natural extension of her 30-year career as an entrepreneur with her wellness practice and advanced certifications in Integrative Hypnotherapy, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience, Clinical Stress, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation, Strategy and Human Performance Improvement, Sheryl has dedicated her business to helping individuals and organizations overcome the debilitating effects of imposter syndrome.  You can find my interview with Sheryl at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Go to https://www.sherylanjanette.com/quiz for an Imposter Syndrome Quiz that helps you understand if and how imposter syndrome is showing up for you. You will receive your score by email with some techniques you can use right away to help you. Look for the Self-Sabotage Quiz to take on www.sherylanjanette.com. Sheryl’s bestselling book, The Imposter Lies Within: Silence Your Inner Critic, Tame Your Fear, Unleash Your Badassery, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and in select bookstores.  It includes a holistic inside-out and outside-in roadmap with more than 20 great exercises. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.cSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Most entrepreneurs have a difficult time understanding exactly how to stop wasting time.  When you’re self-employed, it’s easy to take a “short break” to surf the internet, check email, return a call, talk to a peer who stops by your office, or read blogs, but those “short breaks” can easily turn into hours of wasted time each day.  This includes unnecessary chats with colleagues, long lunches, or non-focused or misguided meetings that do not accomplish goals and resolve issues.The success of your business venture depends on your ability to buckle down and learn how to stay laser focused.  Let’s talk about three essential steps to help you stop wasting time, stay focused, and have productive work days, so you can be on the path of achieving your goals. 1. Always Prioritize2. Get OrganizedAnswer this question, How much time do you think you waste each day?   Remember it all adds up.  Five minutes here, 10 minutes there, and 30 minutes on something fun yet not productive.  Did you know that some of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking?  Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport?  Yep – all time-blockers. They’re squeezing every drop of productivity from their days, and so can you.For more on time blocking, check out an article I wrote by going to https://bit.ly/Time_Blocking. Consider using a time log to occasionally monitor what you do with your time every day for a week or two. You might be amazed at how you actually spend your time versus how you think you spend your time. To download a sample time log, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/time-log/. Simple instructions come with this exercise to help you fill it out.3. Delegate! Delegate! Delegate!To download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify even more activities to delegate, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my guest to have valuable insight and ideas about the value of Holistic Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.  Alex Williams has cultivated a reputation as an extraordinarily driven, successful, and heart centered leader in the hyperbaric oxygen therapy space (HBOT).  Alex built upon her experience in the healing arts as an EMT by adding Hyperbarics to her expertise and offering hyperbaric therapy as an accessible solution for many common conditions and injuries. Here are just a few of the questions I asked Alex that you will benefit from by listening to her interview: ·         What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)?·         How did your journey as an athlete, EMT, and police officer lead you to hyperbaric oxygen therapy?·         What are some of the major benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy?·         How can these benefits help us in our daily work life in addition to our personal life?·         What practices do you take to make hyperbaric oxygen therapy more accessible to people who need it?·         Why do you think that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) needs to be a standard of care? You can find my interview with Alex Williams at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.Visit Alex’s website to learn more about Holistic Hyperbarics by going to https://www.hh-usa.com.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) I’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

If your business is not growing, you need to get a handle on the way you’re running it.  Many business owners tend to spend a great amount of time performing unnecessary tasks that contribute little to the growth of your business.  The 80/20 rule, otherwise known as the Pareto Principle, teaches that only 20% of your actions should lead to 80% of your results.  Get a handle on your business by putting the 80/20 rule into effect and identifying your high payoff tasks. The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) Explained Developed in the early 19th century by Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist, the Pareto Principle was used to explain why only 20% of the population was responsible for 80% of the country’s wealth.  It was later in the mid-1900s that the theory of the Pareto Principle was modified by Dr. Joseph Duran.  When applied to cause and effect, he theorized that 20% of actions (cause) would produce 80% of the end results (effect).  Because Duran’s theory expanded on Pareto’s original version of the 80/20 rule, Dr. Duran’s theory soon became known solely as the Pareto Principle. What the Pareto Principle Means for Your Business The 80/20 rule can be applied to pretty much any situation, but, it is especially beneficial when applied to a business (especially if you’re currently a one person show).  The 80/20 rule isn’t just another ordinary time/business management method; when used effectively, it holds the power to drastically increase your income and free up your very valuable time, allowing your business to grow. Maybe this means that you can cut down on staff by weeding out tasks that are completely unnecessary by setting up an automated system.  Perhaps it means that it is time for you to hire an assistant or virtual assistant to whom you can delegate low-priority tasks.  Using the 80/20 rule to identify the high payoff tasks within your business and automate the low-priority or non-income driving tasks will allow you the freedom you need to grow revenue.  To download my Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/. Identify the High Payoff Tasks For the purpose of putting Duran’s theory into context, let’s say that 20% of your employees are responsible for driving 80% of your sales, or 20% of your clients make up 80% of your product or services sales revenue.  To grow your business and success, it’s vital that you closely analyze your business model and examine which 20% of your actions are accountable for 80% of your results. Put the 80/20 rule into action by focusing in on specific tasks that will result in driving sales and revenue.  Instead of relentlessly marketing your business to new clients, focus more of your attention on up-selling to your existing clients.  It takes as often as ten times the effort to get new clients to purchase from you as it does to up-sell to an existing client.Review your product and seSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

For those of us who have been in business for a while, it can be natural to hit a slump every now and then. It could be because we haven’t seen results in a while, or we’ve lost interest in what we’re doing, or we’re discouraged overall with the trajectory of our business. When that does happen, how do you stay motivated and keep working towards the achievement of your goals?Motivation is what fuels our actions and helps us to solve problems in our business and cope with the challenges that we face every day. Without that motivation or drive, it can be easy to feel stagnant, but it doesn’t need to stay that way.Let me now share 7 tips to help you get out of that rut and on your way to crushing your goals!1. Set Weekly Goals2. Revisit Your “Why” Regularly3. Identify What Makes You Feel Most Inspired and Set Aside Time for That Each Week4. Work with an Accountability Partner, Coach, or Group5. Surround Yourself with Other Business Owners6. Reward Yourself for Reaching Your Goals, Big or Small7. Set Specific Deadlines for YourselfMaintaining motivation and drive isn’t always easy, but by following these seven tips, you’ll feel less overwhelmed and more prepared to knock off tasks to reach your goals. Once you’ve implemented one or all of these tips, write down the ones that worked the best for you and go back to them if you ever hit a roadblock in the future. Set yourself up for success and you’ll rediscover your motivation.For more help with your “Why”, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.  To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I think you will find that my guest to have valuable insight about how you can make what you might think is impossible, actually possible.For the past seven years, Elizabeth has worked with high-performers, professional athletes, corporate, private, & small business powerhouses, and innovation-driven entrepreneurs, helping them master their mindset and increase their cognitive awareness. Here are a few questions I asked Elizabeth that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:You can find my interview with Elizabeth Louis at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Take a free quiz that assesses what Thinking Traps an individual most participates in, by going to https://elizabethlouis.com/thinkingtrapquiz/. Thinking Traps are automatic negative ways of thinking that make our lives harder. This knowledge helps you grow your awareness, identify your automatic negative ways of thinking, and allows you to make new decisions. Your results will score you in 17 of the most common thinking traps. Plus, you get a PDF explaining 17 of the most common thinking traps with examples.Take Elizabeth’s Psychometrics Test by going to https://elizabethlouis.com/performancedevass/. If you want to take advantage of Elizabeth’s Mindset Mastery course for $97, go to https://elizabethlouis.com/mindsetmastery/. This is an 8-hour program.To download my complimentary Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)I’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Time is of the essence. Time is the only resource that cannot be controlled or generated. Because of this reason, many goal-driven people strive to learn how to maximize their valuable time and improve productivity with the finite amount of time available to all of us.By consistently working on improving at time management, there has been a significant increase in workaholism. Many CEOs and entrepreneurs have blurred the lines between business and their personal lives. Some have simply erased the line that should create the much-needed balance in their lives. It may seem counter-intuitive for you to carve time out of this limited resource for something as inconsequential as a hobby, but the powers and value of hobbies are not to be overlooked and underestimated.Many highly successful entrepreneurs carve out time from their busy routines for their hobbies. Others learn new habits and add them to their growing list. What these two types of people can agree on is that having a hobby outside of work is beneficial. Why?  Listen in!!---For more help on creating your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.  I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!   Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Author many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.  Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Business performance is one of the most important parameters to rate your efficiency and likelihood to achieve your goals. Though your business may be running smoothly from an overview, you know that there are ways to improve your business performance more rapidly.You might seem to notice that meetings that were initially scheduled to facilitate performance and create important reviews have begun to take longer with little to no new information provided.Tasks that should also last a few days might have started to take longer due to double-scheduling, staff inefficiency, and many other problems.When you are at this point in your business, your productivity will continue to take a beating which decreases your effectiveness and ability to handle tasks in a timely and organized manner.Consider these seven productivity tips will help you to improve your business performance, which will increase your overall business success.1. Choose Automation2. Encourage Face-to-Face Conversations4. Create a Daily 10-minute MeetingThis meeting can be done in a stand-up huddle, so people aren’t as comfortable as they are when sitting down. This helps ensure the meetings are shorter. 5. Encourage Single Task Focus6. Discourage Drop-in Meetings7. Stick to a ProcessEstablishing trusted processes is important for the day-to-day of any business. When you have a process, activities are more efficient, and results are at par with expectations. Productivity tips are designed to help you understand what your business entails and improve your business activities in more efficient and effective ways. Use these seven productivity tips to enhance your firm’s overall performance from everyone, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. If you want to be even more productive, so you can create and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tipsSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

We're all guilty of putting off a task because "I don't feel like doing it" or "I'll do it later." If you wait until the last moment to get started on your task, you may be wondering why you procrastinated.  Tim Urban, founder of the famous blog, Wait But Why, is no exception. Urban shared a story of his 90-page senior thesis in college and how he spent months thinking, 'I'll get it started on it tomorrow.' Unfortunately, tomorrow never came, and months passed by without writing a single word. Then suddenly, Urban had only three days until the deadline. Thus, he pulled two all-nighters and finished a project that required months within 72 hours. And the thesis was terrible.When you understand the underlying causes of procrastination, you can identify the right strategies to overcome them. As a result, you reach your full potential and start chasing your dreams.What Goes Inside the Minds of Master Procrastinators?Tim Urban, in his TED talk, built a framework representing the procrastinator's system: ·         The Rational Decision-Maker·         The Instant Gratification Monkey ·         The Panic MonsterMaster procrastinators procrastinate in the following ways: 1. Procrastination on things with deadlines 2. Procrastination on things without deadlinesChronic vs. Acute Procrastination What are the Causes of Long-Term Procrastination? What are the Signs of Chronic Procrastination? What are the Effects of Long-Term Procrastination? What Are Some Easy and Fun Ways Master Procrastinators Can be Successful at Battling Procrastination to Achieve Their Dreams? Chronic or long-term procrastination can make it difficult for you to finish any task in any or all areas of your life. Therefore, your finances, academic, work, and personal relationships can suffer. Use the anti-procrastinating tips mentioned above to help you combat procrastination so you can achieve your goals and dreams. For more help on reducing procrastination, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Cyberattacks are something you may not think about until it happens to you. But before that happens, it’s crucial to understand why every company, even yours, needs to have a cybersecurity strategy in place.You may not think that your industry or company are susceptible to attacks, but anyone’s fair game. Whether the intention is to hack into your systems and steal private information, or cause financial damage to your business by taking it offline, there are many reasons for people to launch a cyberattack against you. Let me share with you five reasons why your business needs cybersecurity.1. Protect Proprietary Company Data2. Protect Proprietary Client Data3. Protect Your Company’s Financial Assets4. Prevent Costly Interruptions to Your Business5. Protect Your ReputationThese are just some of the reasons, and some pretty costly ones, why you should implement a cybersecurity strategy in your business. Protect your own and client data, prevent costly interruptions, and make sure your reputation stays clear of any cyberattacks that could harm not only your existing, but also future business as well.If you would like to make more money and work less, so you can ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m an author of many books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I think you will find my guest to be helpful in getting us to have a fighter pilot mentality, so we can more quickly get to our next level of success.Dominic Teich brings his fighter pilot background and applies them to guide pilots, athletes, and business owners with afterburner techniques that American fighter pilots use to ensure mission completion. “Slice” is the author of Single Seat Mindset. As an Amazon best-selling author, business owner, entrepreneur, civilian, and military instructor pilot, he knows that busy individuals struggle with information overload. He has a proven formulas you will want to hear.Here are a few questions I asked Dominic “Slice” Teich that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:• What is the process to becoming a fighter pilot that has that helped you the most as a successful entrepreneur?• What makes a Single Seat Mindset unique?• Why did you start Single Seat Mindset & why is it so impactful?• How would someone use fighter pilot knowledge to help them in their business and personal life?• If something we do in our business doesn’t work and we view it as a failure, how do would you handle that “failure”?• What was the biggest obstacle that has helped you the most on your journey as a successful entrepreneur?• Out of curiosity, how did you get the fighter pilot callsign of "Slice"?You can find my interview with Dominic “Slice” Teich at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Dom is giving away 3 signed copies of his powerful book, Single Seat Wisdom Volume 1, to my podcast listeners in the USA. (An Amazon #1 best seller)Be one of the first 3 people who get a signed copy of Dom’s book, Single Seat Wisdom Volume 1, (An Amazon #1 best seller) by going to https://singleseatmindset.com/podcastgift. If you are outside the USA, you will only have to pay for shipping and handling.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrulSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Growth is a human need, and we all have desires and goals in life. Maybe you want to start your own business, change your career, change your business model, or you want to strengthen your relationships.  But something inside you is constantly nagging you, telling you can’t do it, you shouldn’t do it, and you mustn’t do it. Here’s the plain truth: that tugging feeling stopping you is an excuse – it’s a falsely conditioned perception of reality based on old memories. The fact is that the only thing stopping you from achieving new heights and personal greatness is your limiting belief system. To become the most powerful version of yourself, you need to identify and overcome your limiting beliefs.  Belief is a state of mind – when you’re confident that something truly exists. It is something that an individual trusts to be facts, thus making it troublesome for you to identify them. These beliefs, unfortunately, limit you from recognizing your true potential and achieving even greater success in all areas of business and life. In most cases, the beliefs you hold are unconscious thoughts that manifest as defense mechanisms.How Do You Identify Limiting Beliefs? Limiting beliefs resemble mental barriers hindering you from achieving your goals and unlocking your true potential. The beliefs you hold can inhibit you from creating the reality you desire and deserve.What are three easy ways to overcome your limiting beliefs? 1. Acknowledge that Your Beliefs are Not Truths and Challenge Them 2. Organize Your Environment 3. Change Your Self-TalkRemember that you are capable of anything and that you are in total control of your life. You need to identify and overcome your limiting beliefs to enable yourself to achieve your dreams.    It’s time to let go of your limiting beliefs and reach new and greater heights.  For more help on changing your limiting beliefs to empowering beliefs, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Download my Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals? Guidebook now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/request-guidebook-limiting-beliefs/.Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. I’m an author of many books, includinSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I know you will find my super special guest to be a wealth of knowledge around helping us accelerate our results in business and in life. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus, so we are in for a treat to learn what he has to share with us.Daniel Burrus is considered one of the World’s Leading Futurist Speakers on Global Trends and Disruptive Innovation. The New York Times has referred to him as one of the top three business gurus. Dan has established a worldwide reputation for his exceptional record of accurately predicting the future of technology-driven change and its direct impact on the business world.He is a strategic advisor to executives from Fortune 500 companies helping them to develop game-changing strategies based on his proven methodologies for capitalizing on technology innovations and their future impact. He is the author of seven books, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller Flash Foresight, as well as the international best-seller Technotrends, and The Anticipatory Organization.Here are a few of the questions I asked Dan that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:You can find my interview with Dan at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.Dan Burrus shares the most influential technology trends shaping 2023, so you can see the future before it happens with his free report. Get it at https://www.burrus.com/seethefuture.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)I’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

As a business owner, it’s hard to find enough time in the day to get everything done. From managing your team to guiding the trajectory of your business, it feels like you’re constantly bouncing from task to task but never really getting as much done as you need to and want to.By putting a solid time management system in place, you can automate as much as possible, so you can focus your brain power on the activities that truly need your attention. I’m going to share seven tips that can help you to establish a system that works for you and will help you to take back your very valuable time, so you can be even more productive, and increase your overall success.1. Use Time Blocking on Your CalendarIt can be very easy to be pulled in multiple directions throughout the day and try to multitask your way through a never-ending to-do list. By using time blocking for specific activities each day, you can focus on one thing at a time. For example, if you block off 11:00am to 11:30am to catch up on and respond to emails, then do your best to NOT check emails the rest of the day. If you need to, you can have two (or more, depending on your needs) time slots for emails throughout the day. I strongly recommend that you don’t have the “check email” time block as the first activity you do each day of the work week. For more on time blocking, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/how-to-increase-your-business-efficiency-with-calendar-time-blocks/. You can also use time blocking to dedicate specific days of the week to certain areas of your business. For example, Mondays could be for reaching out to new partners or vendors, Fridays could be a strategy day, Wednesdays could be for client acquisition and revenue generation activities.Time blocking helps you to group tasks by projects or task type, so you can focus on one type of task at a time. If you’re responsible for content creation, such as writing blog posts, it may be easier to knock out a couple of posts within an hour than to do one blog post and then shift your mindset to working on company finances. In other words, do as many similar activities together as possible for maximum time efficiency.Having a set schedule that includes when to work on certain activities, whether it’s written or on your phone, saves you from taking time to think about what to work on next, which is wasting time. All you have to do is check your schedule and get to the next task!  Simply put, if your calendar could talk, assuming you have the “right” activities on it, it would tell you what to do and when, and you would say Okay!Did you know that some of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking?  Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport?  Yep – all time-blockers. They’re squeezing every drop of productivity fSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Today we are talking about 5 Tips on How to Re-Evaluate and Re-Set Your Goals for Increased Success.As an entrepreneur, you most likely have a list of goals for your business. But setting it and forgetting it isn’t the way to go. It’s important to revisit your goals periodically to make sure they still align with your vision.The business landscape may change, or new trends may pop up, bringing new opportunities to re-examine your goals and shift your focus. Re-evaluating your goals also allows you to measure your progress and make adjustments where necessary.When should you take a closer look at your goals? You should be checking in with yourself and your team consistently, whether that’s weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Apart from the consistent check-ins, you can also revisit your goals when there are changes in your organization, such as a shift to remote work, new technology innovations, a growing team across multiple locations, or an acquisition or merger.Use these five tips, I’m about to share with you, to help you re-evaluate and re-set your goals!1. Start with your long-term, larger goals.What is the longer-term vision for your company? What is it that you want to accomplish or solve for? Write down your long-term goals, ideally documented for your team to look at also. A study conducted by Professor Gail Matthews found that people who write down their goals are 20% more successful in accomplishing them than those who don’t. Your team should be clear on what your company’s goals are, so that everything they do helps push the company forward towards those goals.Once you have a list of your larger goals, break them down into smaller goals with a milestone of when you want to achieve them. By having a milestone in place, it gives you an actionable date to work towards, and you can track your progress along the way.For example, if your long-term goal is to sell your business, a smaller goal might be to secure several major partnerships and clients. Set a specific, actionable goal for the quarter, such as “Secure [type of partnership] partnership with [target partner] by [date].” Hitting those smaller goals will help you to work towards the larger vision.2. Determine what’s working or not working.Do your business goals still serve your target audience in the best way possible? Are there new opportunities to better your business for your clients and prospects? As you track your progress with goal milestones, you can determine what’s working or not working. A good company is always striving to improve, and that means analyzing the initiatives that are enhancing your business, and learning from the ones that don’t. In fact, sometimes you learn even more from your mistakes than from your successes.If you learn that something is no longer working, don’t be afraid to let it go and adopt new procSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I think you find my guest to have valuable insight and ideas about women’s health and hormone issues. Men can also learn by listening to my guest share her approach to being even healthier.Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley is a thought leader in outside the box and natural approaches to women's health and hormones, focusing on what she has termed Selfless Syndrome. She is the founder of Emergent Women Coaching & Health Consulting and is building a business that serves both her clients and her health, while helping other women do the same. She is a PhD candidate in Integrative Medicine through Quantum University, and an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine. Her mission: to help women break through the constraints imposed by misinformation, society and a lack of self-worth and step into the awesome power of who they really are.Here are a few questions I asked Dr. Alex that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:• Why are some people struggling to lose weight despite doing "all the right things"?• How is stress, our gut, and hormones are connected?• Why is cutting calories and exercising more is the worst thing you can do for weight loss after 40?• How stress impacts hormones and how do we de-stress? o (What about infra-red saunas, Jacuzzi’s, meditation, breathwork, etc.?)• Why are our thyroid tests "normal" but we can still feel crummy?• Explain what insulin resistance means and why we might want to know about it and ask if this might be an issue for us.• How many times have you heard this: “According to the doctor, my lab blood test results are "normal", but I still have symptoms and issues. What do I do?”• How do we go about building sustainable morning and night-time routines that serve us well?You can find my interview with Dr. Alexandra Swenson-Ridley at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Link to join Dr. Alex’s free Facebook community where I do live trainings and go more in depth on some of the topics listed on my profile. https://www.facebook.com/groups/trwcommunity If you want a few books to read, I recommend Sara Gottfried’s book, Women, Food, and Hormones, and Breath by James Nestor.If you want to learn more about the Oura Ring, go to https://ouraring.com/taf/73a61c12a5.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business succesSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

10 Ideas to Help You Stick to Goals and Accelerate Your Results We tend to begin a new mission with the best of intentions and expectations; however, it's easy to fall off the wagon way too quickly. Let’s explore ten ways to help you stick to your goals, so you can increase, and possibly accelerate, your business success and be on the path to having and enjoying your ideal business and ideal life.1. Imagine Yourself Accomplishing it.Big goals can seem irresistible, particularly if they lead to fundamental lifestyle changes. There's a plus aspect, though: You can be sure you'll feel somewhat different, in a positive way, when you accomplish them. Whenever your enthusiasm wanes, imagine how accomplished you'll feel when you reach the finish line. Visualize yourself succeeding. What does it feel like, sound like, and look like? Create a game plan for you to get the outcome you envisioned. 2. Evaluate Now Against Later.You can be persuaded to skip an early morning workout instead of sleeping in, or dig into the chips and dip when you know you need to eat a healthy meal. When you depend on pure determination to do or not make something, attempt to contemplate how much long-term satisfaction you'll get out of it. Compare the success you've imagined, to the one you’ve achieved and see how great you’ve done and how much progress you have made.3. Build Accountability.Talk with a friend or peer about what you need to do to achieve your goals, then set a deadline and document your progress using a simple spreadsheet for your key metrics. For many people, it's crucial to feel accountable to somebody other than yourself and you can build the same motivation through talking about your goals with others. If you need to eat healthier, create a better eating challenge with friends at work, for example. Want to do more prospecting calls to increase revenue?  Set weekly call goals with a peer.4. Break it Down into Manageable Pieces.No matter what you need to achieve, it can be broken down into minor pieces. Rather than mustering the motivation to work out, push yourself to get up and put on your exercise clothes. Instead of tidying up the house, pick up a few misplaced items. Once you've begun moving in the right path, it's much simpler to keep going, making it more likely that you'll finish the chore.5. Take a Day Off.It may be counterintuitive, but you don't have to work every day of the week. The dread of doing something risky and failing can be sufficient to deter us from even beginning. If you've got something challenging to get done, know that you can give yourself a periodic get-out-of-jail-free card. A cheat day or cheat meal can be therapeutic and give you the energy and focus you need to keep moving as long as you simply distinguish the start and end and stick to those parameters.  Recharging our batteries to help us be at 100% capacity is very important. 6. Take Your Brain Off It.Nike has a slogan that says: "Just Do It." This cSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are? I just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support. It is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you. I believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world.  That's why I'm so excited to serve our community. 2022 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2023. When hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you let me know how else I can be of service to you in 2023 and beyond. I wish you a very healthy, happy, and profitable new year.  Oprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”  I welcome your comments and feedback on how I can help you make 2023 your best year ever!Aim for what you want each and every day!  Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day.  I very much appreciate you listening.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™  Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would reallSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

When you want or need to accomplish something, chances are you are both mentally and emotionally invested in seeing it come to fruition. Whether you are looking to make connections at a networking event, launching a new product or service out into the marketplace, or even conducting a meeting at work, your chances of seeing it culminate in success are highest if you begin with the end in mind.For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. I’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. Aim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a super great day, today and every day. I appreciate you listening. Happy Holiday!Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

You may have heard many people preaching to entrepreneurs that they can only be successful if they work consistently. Often, many misread this advice and work to the point of exhaustion, sacrificing self-care, and personal time in the process. The truth is that prioritizing hard work over your own well-being is equivalent to self-destruction. You may start out with big business plans, but what good will those be if you burn yourself out long before you can enjoy success?Hence, my advice to all business owners is to strike a balance between self-care and hard work. I assure you, it is absolutely possible to nail your goals and nurture your business while also taking care of your health and wellness. Ready to learn how? For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I think you will find my guest to be super interesting as it relates to the powerful advantages that breathwork can bring you in your personal and professional life.  Kimberly Faith is an expert guide in breathwork. This calling chose HER after a life altering experience with her own breath. Since then, she’s been blessed to ignite transformation, inspiration and healing for successful entrepreneurs all over the world using this powerful tool. She has witnessed radical change in those who have implemented breathwork, and passionately believes that a breathwork practice can not only elongate your life, it will also catapult you to new levels of growth in business as well in your personal life.Here are a few questions I asked Kimberly that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:• What is breathwork?• Is there a story behind you wanting to learn and share breathwork with others?• What are the overall benefits of applying breathwork in our business and personal life?• Please give us an example of what breathwork is by taking us through a quick exercise.• As a business professional, why is it crucial to practice breathwork consistently, and how much time do I have to devote to doing this every day/week?• As business owners, we are in business to make money and be profitable, so how does breathwork connect to us being profitable?• Is there more than one style of breathwork? If so, how would I choose the one best for me and what I need?• What are some resources for us to learn more (ex. Breath book by James Nestor)? You can find my interview with Kimberly at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.Kimberly Faith is offering a complimentary 30-minute call if you want to explore the possibilities of breathwork and to flesh out whether it might make sense to go deeper. Schedule your time with Kimberly by going to https://calendly.com/kimberlyfaithrayburn/30-minute-complimentary-exploration-call.Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Get a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachracSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

There are many reasons to set goals and follow them through. As a business professional or entrepreneur, you are probably no stranger to the benefits of goal setting.The only challenge that lies with goal setting is how to follow these goals through to completion. The satisfaction of success also represents a challenge that pushed you to work towards achieving your goals.Though the many benefits of setting business goals are listed everywhere, you should have some goal-setting strategies that keep you focused, committed, and with your eyes on the prize.These top 6 goal-setting strategies will elevate your performance.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Practicing gratitude is often associated with our personal lives and relationships. It’s often overlooked in business, yet it can play such an important role in a healthy company culture and long-term client relationships.Business is ultimately about relationships. Being able to cultivate genuine relationships with people is an integral part of your company’s success, which is why it’s crucial to practice gratitude regularly within your business.Not only can you improve the mentality of the employees on your team by expressing gratitude, but you may also find yourself more grounded and at peace overall. Running a business can often mean going full steam at all times, but taking the time to stop and appreciate the people around you, and what you have, can actually do a lot not just for others, but for yourself as well.Let’s explore five gratitude exercises to get you started on the path to living a gratitude-based life.To download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/.If you would like to make more money and work less, so you can ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with mSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

I believe my guest has a great message for everyone to hear about the benefits of having even better health and fitness. Our health is so most important to be able to do what we need to do every day and to help us achieve our professional and personal goals.Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20+ years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer, and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to training, client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Eric is a guest speaker for prestigious organizations such as Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, US Army, Nike and SPARQ Camps, The Mayo Clinic, and multiple major universities.His list of training clients includes individuals who have been an Olympic Gold Medalist, All-Americans, National Champions, World Series Champions, and Pro-Bowl athletes. He also works with many high-level County, State, National and World Champion sports teams just to name a few….Here are a few questions I asked Eric that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:• How is our level of health and fitness connected to our ability to optimize our career performance?• What simple daily habits can change our energy levels and output throughout the day?• So many times I hear comments from my clients about how they just didn’t have the time, or they couldn’t get their exercise in, or not enough time in the day to get to the gym, etc. How does a busy professional fit a workout program into an already overloaded schedule?• How do I assess my current state of health and see where I need the most improvement?• What are the best protocols to deal with muscle injuries to speed up recovery?• What are the key elements of a successful training program?• What are the biggest mistakes people make in their training?Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

The phrase “good leader” may be subjective, but if you’ve worked for a “good” leader or a “bad” leader, you definitely know the difference. If you’re ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial endeavors and are determined to be a good or great leader, what do you need to do? How can you assure you’re going to be the type of leader that your staff or your contractors will want to follow? What can you do to be a great leader even in the face of difficult times or challenges? For more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Here’s your Funny Ode to ThanksgivingMay your stuffing be tasty and May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious, and your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!Happy Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States! If you aren’t in the US, have a fantastic day and remember to aim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. I appreciate you listening.  Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Today we are talking about 10 Limiting Beliefs that May be Holding You Back from even greater success.Want high-value business success tips and resources to help you accelerate your results? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should and need to make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively affecting your results. If you suffer from procrastination, then you undoubtedly know that it can be extremely troublesome. You no doubt want to work hard and get things done, but some people find this more difficult to do than others. If you are one of those people, then this is for you! So, let’s explore 10 quick and easy tips for helping you to beat procrastination. Winning this battle doesn’t have to be rocket science or making it harder than it needs to be. Sometimes, finding a little bit of help (like these 10 tips) is all that you need to tip the scales back to your favor!Want more high-value business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™The Results Accelerator™ Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.To help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) - Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We’ve all heard the phrase “Do what you love, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.” But what if we start falling out of love with that one thing? How do we rediscover our passion for our business and become re-inspired?\n\nIt’s completely normal not to have the same gumption for your business that you did when you first launched it. Back then, everything was new, and you were discovering and learning every single day. But now, years have passed, and you may find yourself doing the same thing day in and day out. Maybe you’re even wondering if you made the right decision to pursue growing this business.\n\nIf your business no longer serves your needs and you’re not finding fulfillment in it at all, then maybe it’s a sign to quit and start over. However, maybe all you need is a boost to get your creative juices flowing again and rediscover the love for your business.\n\n1. Look for new ways to challenge yourself.\n\nLearning something new can kickstart your mind and help you start thinking more creatively again. While your business may be in a stable place, there may be opportunities you’re missing out on by not exploring new ways to grow.\n\nStudy new trends and challenge yourself to make them relevant to your business, if it makes sense to. It’s always a good idea to stay up to date with new technology, new ways to create and distribute content, and new ideas popping up in your industry or other industries.\n\nSet new goals for yourself and for your business. It could be a collaboration with a larger brand, a higher sales goal, adding a new product or service, or growing your team. With each new goal comes a new challenge, and pushing yourself can be the inspiration you need to fall back in love with what you do.\n\n2. Find a mentee to share your wisdom with.\n\nYou may have knowledge about your industry and business that you take for granted, especially if you’ve been growing your business for many years. By finding a mentee to share your wisdom with, you’ll be able to see things through fresh eyes and gain a greater appreciation for the knowledge that you’ve amassed over the years. Seeing your mentee get excited about what you do can also remind you of what got you into doing what you do in the first place.\n\nBy revisiting certain ways of doing things, you may even discover that there have been new developments for improved ways of doing the same work, which will help you to expand your wisdom of knowledge and become more successful in your business.\n\nYou can rediscover happiness by helping others, otherwise known as the helper’s high or giver’s glow. Helping someone else, especially an individual who is interested in learning about what you do, can decrease your levels of stress, and enhance your purpose in life.\n\n3. Delegate certain tasks to focus on your strengths.\n\nYou may find yourself less happy at work if you have to deal with tasks that aren’t your strength. As a business owner, there are often many activities on your plate. But you don’t always need to be the one to take care of everything, and your passion may be waning whenSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Practicing yoga and mindfulness has many health benefits. Yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that can lead to better heart health and help with back pain relief that many entrepreneurs can use. Mindfulness and meditation can lead to better cognitive health and improved moods. In addition to the health benefits that mindfulness and exercise bring, they can contribute positively to our business success as well.\n\nIn a fast-paced business world, learning how to slow down is immensely important, and can give you an edge over your competitors. Not only that, but calming our minds and being able to craft a clear vision and leave room for inspired thoughts is a practice that we can refine and utilize to push our business forward.\n\nLet’s now explore the six ways that mindfulness and exercise can impact your business success. \n\n1. Mindfulness gives us clarity over our business vision\nMindfulness is being aware of your thoughts, your feelings, and your environment. It’s the act of removing ourselves from the hustle and bustle of our current state, and creating space for our mind to wander and to reconnect with ourselves. By practicing mindfulness, we can gain important insights into our vision for our business.\n\nYou can practice mindfulness with just a few simple steps:\n\nFocus on Your Breathing\nStart a steady pattern of breathing in, holding it for a few seconds, and then exhaling out. Feel the sensation of your breath as it comes in through your nose and out through your mouth.\n\nBe Aware of Your Body\nAs you breathe, start to be more aware of your body. Pay attention to how you’re feeling and the places where you are holding tension, and breathe through it to release the tension.\n\nLet Your Mind Wander\nGive your mind the freedom to wander. You may be surprised where it takes you when you’re not hyper-focused on your to-do list (or Prioritized Action List (PAL) as I like to call it).\n\nAllowing ourselves the space to be present in the moment helps strip away things that may seem more pressing. You may be stressing about how to move your business forward and practicing mindfulness could bring you back to a place of remembering your “why” and what you’re truly passionate about, which could provide clarity into a longer-term vision.\n\n2. Meditation keeps us calm in the face of tumultuous times\nMeditation helps us take a step back and refocus ourselves. When your business is in the midst of difficult times, meditating can help us to regain control of our emotions and prevent us from slipping into negative thoughts that aren’t productive.\n\nBeing able to regulate your emotions is important, especially as a leader that others look up to. When you practice meditation, you have a better understanding of yourself and what’s going on in your brain. For example, if you’re feeling anxious, you can better identify what’s making you anxious. Rather than spiraling into a negative train of thought, you can take control of your emotions, figure out where the anxiety is coming from, and think of a solution for it.\n\nRunning a business can be stressful and beinSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We’re all writers, crafting a lengthy narrative with the best chapters possible. But often, we create loopholes in our story of success ourselves. Do you know how? By letting our limiting beliefs hold us back from achieving what is within our grasp. \n\nLimiting beliefs are misconstrued thoughts, with no foundation or reality. They stem from certain bad experiences from the past, hereditary experiences, or from societal and cultural restrictions. But the fact is that limiting beliefs hold us back. They don’t allow us the grand and successful ending your truly deserve. \n\nIf you are in a quest to overcome any limiting beliefs you might have, keep listening in. I’m here to tell you how self-talk is the key to overcoming them and finding your freedom. \n\nOvercome Limiting Beliefs - Here’s How\nMany of us consciously or unconsciously tend to develop limiting beliefs in childhood or teenage years. They may stem from a devastating personal experience or by seeing the experiences of others in our circle. Fact is that these become a permanent part of our personality by the time we have matured. \n\nThe unfortunate consequence of failing to overcome our limiting beliefs is that we fail to play big and shine like we could have. We let the limiting mindset pull us back from our calling, such as our business venture, for example. \n\nWhen you shift from your limiting beliefs, you begin experiencing greater victories, start feeling happier, and more fulfilled. Let’s explore how you can shift from limiting beliefs to having an empowering mindset.\n\n1. Pause to Think \nWhenever you plan a new venture, a new break, or a new change and fears erupt, then pause and reflect on your fears. Remind yourself that you are simply in a low-mood and thinking about your upcoming activity is not the right thing to do at the moment. \n\n2. Address each Limiting Belief\nThe best way to do this is to write down each limiting belief. For example, if you are planning to launch a vegan food line, some of the limiting beliefs you could have are:\n\n•\tI might not be able to make the food taste good\n•\tMy vegan food will not appeal to the food lovers \n•\tMeat eaters will not come to my business and my venture will fail\n•\tI am too old to experiment with this new venture\n\nNow while all these may be valid concerns, you cannot however, allow these to be your limiting beliefs. It is true that meat lovers can take time or have difficulty adjusting to an all plant-based diet. However, there is no way to ascertain beforehand hand that they will downright dislike it. \n\nTherefore, don’t let doubts or fear of failure, or not pleasing the crowd stop you from trying. When fears arise from your limiting beliefs, replace them quickly with thoughts like the following:\n\n•\tConsumers will love the idea of not hurting the animals.\n•\tPeople will love a more healthy and nutritious food plan.\n•\tRed meat can cause cholesterol and our vegan imagined meats will give them an equally tasty and healthy option.\n•\tPeople will feel better from eating healthy food.\n\n3. Have a Positive Self-Talk\nYou knoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be a wealth of knowledge around helping us think and win like a champion, so you can scale your business and make even more money along with making the difference you were born to make.\n\nNicky Billou is the #1 International Best-Selling Author of the book: Finish Line Thinking™: How to Think and Win Like a Champion. He has also written The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. Nicky is an in-demand and a highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, LuluLemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada.\n\nHere are a few of the questions I asked Nicky that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tWhy do most of us live in our comfort zone and how can you get the heck out of it, assuming we want out?\n•\tWhy is it better for us to go narrow in your market niche than broad?\n•\tHow can we position ourselves as a branded thought leader, so that our ideal clients come to us?\n•\tHow can we sell without coming across as salesy?\n•\tHow can I add $20,000 — $100,000 to my income?\n\nYou can find my interview with Nicky at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nTake advantage of Nicky’s complimentary Success Call, so that you can get clear on why you might be stuck in your business and create a roadmap to get them unstuck, so you can go to the next level. Schedule your call by going to https://ecircleacademy.com/appointments/. \n\nIf you would like help figuring out your WHY, schedule a complimentary call with me to get started on your Success Road Map. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nI’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, the only real challenge you have is time. Time is a factor that stands against you due to its limited availability. There are only twenty-four hours in a day (8 to 10 hours for sleep, transportation, eating, and other chores to do). Due to this limited time, learning to manage your time effectively is the best way to reach your goals.\n\nTime has a powerful impact on your overall results. At the end of every day, it is important to take stock of what you were able to achieve. Also, pay attention to how you split your time during the day.\n\nAs a business owner, many activities impact the way you manage your time. There are prospects to contact and follow-up with, the financials to pay attention to, existing clients to service, and inventories to monitor. In addition, there are also other important aspects of your business such as bills to be paid, staff to manage, and all kinds of decisions to be made. In short, there aren’t enough waking hours to deal with all there is to be done.\n\nThis is why effective time management is a vital skill for all business professionals and seasoned entrepreneurs. \n\nHow can you manage your time effectively?\n\nEffective time management is where time blocks come to the rescue.\n\nThe challenge you, as an entrepreneur, face is your inability to streamline your focus into a few tasks without getting distracted by other tasks to be completed.\n\nLack of focus becomes a problem because when you split your attention into all the tasks you have to complete. You won’t be able to complete any of them while doing this. As a business owner, new tasks can spring up daily, and you’ll need excellent time management skills to carry out your business.\n\nTime blocks serve as a way to carefully break your day into very specific blocks of time. Activities are scheduled for certain hours (blocks) of the day.\n\nWhen managing your time, you can streamline your focus into a few tasks that should be completed daily.\n\nTime blocks help you keep your focus on a particular task at a particular time, and for a period of time. By doing this, you can avoid procrastination and complete each task more quickly. You can also make important decisions and become up to 80% more productive.\n\nFive ways to improve your time management using time blocks\n\nThere is a shift in work ethics requirements from how much work is done to what results are produced at the end of each day. Because of this, multi-tasking has been exposed to present sub-par results in all tasks carried out simultaneously. \n\nPlacing a tunnel focus on few tasks and presenting best results through time blocking is the best choice for all everyone.\n\nHere are five ways you can improve your time management skills with time blocks.\n\n1. Develop Your List\n\nAt the beginning or end of every day, it is essential to take stock of what you have done previously. You should know where you are with some tasks, and what you need to accomplish for the next day.\n\nAt the beginning of a new week, start by writing out everything you need to achieve during the week. When writinSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "All entrepreneurs have big dreams. The ability to dream of better lives and achievements is what drives many to start their own business. \n\nAs a business owner, your single goal is to ensure the success of your business. This is done by making in-depth plans and decisions targeted towards the survival and growth of your business.\n\nWhat this means for your personal life is long hours dedicated to gaining essential skills, building your business, making leadership connections, and possibly working twice as hard as other business professionals.\n\nYour business should have its unique goals broken into milestones that’ll help you track your progress and gauge your performance compared to your competitors. \n\nThe ability to set realistic “stretch” goals and following them to completion has always counted as a skill successful business owners have.\n\nGoal setting helps measure your level of success in ways that hold you accountable for every milestone. This is because setting realistic “stretch” goals challenges you, motivates you, and keeps you focused while providing a tangible measure of growth and success.\n\nWhen it comes to goal setting, you can dream big. The important thing to keep in mind is to dream in moderation. The end goal may be to grow and expand and become the powerhouse in your niche. Recognize that while setting your goals, you should make them a realistic “stretch” in ways that make every milestone achievable.\n\nConsequences of Setting Unrealistic Goals \n\nUnrealistic goal-setting practices are the bane of many entrepreneurs. The pressure of climbing a mountain so high and steep without any experience with its challenges cause many businesses to fail after a short period of time.\n\nIt is essential to focus on what the consequences of setting unrealistic goals have on an entrepreneur and their business.\n\nNegative Emotions\nWhen you set unrealistic goals, negative emotions begin to set in. For every failed contract comes disappointment and for every sluggish sale comes sadness and anxiety. This can slowly deteriorate to lower self-esteem and a slew of medical problems. \n\nSetting unrealistic goals creates an insurmountable obstacle that prevents you from seeing your little wins. \n\nUnrealistic goals also put a strain on your relationship with your friends and family. When it seems like you are surrounded by others who keep winning, feelings of envy and jealousy begin to creep in. This, in turn, makes you avoid and neglect the support system you need.\n\nIncreased Likeliness to Quit\nWhen you create important business goals, you’ll try as much as possible to achieve them. When they are realistic with a stretch, there is an increased possibility of achieving these goals and growing your business. \n\nBut when you set unrealistic goals, you are more likely to struggle with the number of challenges you’ll face. This is because you are trying too hard to focus on too many activities at once. This also increases the likelihood of quitting all together.\n\nBusiness goals should be set realistically with an added stretch to increase the lSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Productivity is never an accident for business owners. It does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens out of a commitment to excellence, stellar planning, consistent efforts, and great productivity tools. This is the age of technology, where there’s an app for everything. \n\nIf you’re an entrepreneur looking for foolproof ways to improve your business processes and growth, here are the top 10 productivity tools you need to strongly consider using. With these tools in your business arsenal, your business will stay well above the fiercely competitive atmosphere. \n\n1. Slack - Best Team Collaborative Software \nBusinesses with a united and well-coordinated team progress faster than those who don’t. Slack is among the handiest productivity tools that business owners can use to unify their entire team communication. \n\nThe best feature of this tool is its integration with your daily-use apps such as Dropbox and Google Drive etc. If you wish to transform the way your team connects with information and how your whole organization communicates, Slack is your tool!\n\nHighlights:\n•\tYou can set reminders \n•\tFacilitates team chat and communication \n•\tHighlights words to be notified as they appear in a conversation\n\n2. Project Turf - People, Tasks, and Project Management\nFor business owners, Project Turf is the best project management solution. It facilitates daily communication, organizing project teams, managing assignments and tasks, etc. This productivity tool also helps entrepreneurs gain valuable business insights, which helps drive growth and optimize processes. \n\nThis software simplifies all four management functions, including leading, controlling, organizing, and planning. \n\nHighlights:\n•\tComprehensive project, tasks, and people management \n•\tEasy communication\n•\tBudget and time tracking \n•\tEvents and calendar management and reminders\n•\tBusiness intelligence reporting \n•\tFile sharing \n•\tPermission-based operations \n\n3. Basecamp - Project Management Tool\nBasecamp is not just a productivity tool, it’s a whole better way to work. Adopting Basecamp as part of your business’s productivity strategy will help it become better organized and productive. In the age of remote working, Basecamp is especially more helpful for entrepreneurs who run remote work teams. \n\nIt helps them create a better channel of communication and needs fewer meetings. Basecamp breaks projects into smaller ones, containing everything necessary for the project at hand. This includes discussions, files, documents, tasks, outlines, and dates. \n\nHighlights: \n•\tMessage board \n•\tTo-dos \n•\tDocuments and files \n•\tScheduling on iCal, Google Ca, or Outlook\n•\tAutomatic check-ins \n•\tGroup chat\n\n4. Wrike - Project Management Solution offering Visibility and Control \nIf you wish to have maximum control and visibility of your projects, you can’t find a more effective solution than Wrike. This productivity tool is one of the most popular apps among business owners for various reasons. \n\nThis app helps accelerate performance, delivers better efficiency,Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be helpful in helping us with being even more productive, so you can get more done in less time and have more time to do what you really want to do.\n\nLes Watson’s passion for and expertise in self-management and productivity (has earned him the nickname ‘The Time Lord’) comes from over 30 years of experience as a trainer, speaker, facilitator, and coach in self-management, motivation, and communication. He is the author of ‘Get Back An Hour In Every Day’ and facilitates the acclaimed ‘Creating Success Program’.\n\nHere are a few questions I asked Les that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n•\tWhat are the biggest productivity challenges?\n•\tHow can I reduce or stop Procrastinating and get more high payoff activities done?\n•\tHow can we best tackle the monster that is email?\n•\tBased on your experience, where are the most common places where most people can get back an hour every day, so we are better utilizing our valuable time?\n•\tHow do I deal with interruptions?\n•\tI talk about the fact that we are choosing to do something every second of every day, and is that activity moving you forward or keeping you where you are. How do you suggest that we make better choices as we go through our day, week, and month, so we are more quickly on the path to achieving our goals?\n•\tAll of my clients have KPI’s – Key Performance Indicators – that they consistently track. What do you see as the benefits of having and paying attention to our KPIs?\n•\tBelieve is my favorite word. What are your thoughts on how our belief helps us to be more productive?\n•\tHow do you suggest we incorporate gratitude into our lives and what are the benefits of doing so?\n\nYou can find my interview with Les Watson at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nDownload Les Watson’s 25 Time Tips resource by going to https://www.getmoretime.com.au/timetips\n\nTo download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal exercise.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n-Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The need for a balanced life is more important than ever. Too often, our work life and personal life overlaps, so enhancing your overall performance can only benefit both aspects of your life. Having a growth mindset can help you to overcome any challenges you may face, both professionally and personally.\n\nBy following these seven tips to enhance your performance in life, you’ll be more likely to maximize your potential and reach your goals in the timeframe you desire. Are you ready to start implementing changes into your life that will increase your performance and help you grow as an individual? If yes, then keep listening!\n\n1. Set Crystal Clear Goals\nAs a business owner, you may be constantly thinking about setting your team up for success, but don’t forget about yourself! Set yourself up for success by setting clear goals. You set your annual goals and review your progress every month to help you know where you are against your annual goals, so you can course correct, if you are off track at all. \n\nIf you’re not sure where to start, you can start by setting longer term, larger goals and breaking them down into smaller and more manageable goals.\n\nFor example, you can set a goal of running a half marathon in the next year. Break that goal down weekly by starting small and running 3 miles a week, then build up slowly until you’re running more and more each week. By the time the half marathon comes along, it’ll be a breeze for you to do!\n\nAnother example is, instead of setting a goal to “increase revenue for the year,” set a specific goal with an actual number, such as “increase revenue to $120,000 by year end.” Then break that down into smaller goals by month, such as “hit $10k in revenue per month.” Once you have a more concrete goal, you can plan out the actual steps it takes to achieve that goal!\n\n2. Practice Effective Communication\nEffective communication is so important in both our personal lives as well as in business. Practicing empathy goes hand-in-hand with communicating effectively. Whether you’re speaking with a loved one or a co-worker, approach the conversation with empathy and an open ear. Start by trying to see where they’re coming from, and use phrases to describe how you feel, not what you don’t like about the other person’s actions.\n\nListening well is a very important skill that needs to consistently be practiced to be refined. It can be easy to hear something and react immediately. It’s much harder to listen, take time to reflect on what someone says, and then respond with intention and kindness. With practice, it can become second nature and enhance many different types of relationships in your life!\n\n3. Set Aside Time to Rest and Recharge\nPerforming at your potential doesn’t mean going nonstop 24/7—it means having the self-awareness to know your body and its limits.\n\nTake the time to rest and recharge. Get enough sleep, and also take moments throughout the day to give your brain a break. Whether that means taking a walk around the block or stepping away from your laptop for a coffee break, taking breaks will actuSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Mind over matter, right? Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. When we’re faced with a laundry list of to-dos and with not enough time in the day, it can be easier to distract ourselves and push things off to the next day. And when more items get added to our list, it becomes overwhelming, and we continue to procrastinate even more. A vicious cycle, but one that can be overcome.\n\nIn order to overcome procrastination, we have to first understand it. Start with perspective—procrastination may not be something you can ever fully get rid of. And that’s okay. When you accept that it may be a part of your process, that’s the first step to figuring out how to work through it. The reason why many of us procrastinate is because we choose to do something that’s more immediately gratifying than something we know we need to do, but it is probably not as fun. Procrastination is an emotional reaction, and we put off necessary tasks in order to stay happy in the moment.\n\nSo, how do you overcome procrastination and move on to a mode of productivity? Here are 5 tips to trick your mind into overcoming procrastination.\n\n1. Make It Super Easy to Get Started on Your Task\n\nThe hardest part of completing some tasks is getting started. Sometimes thinking about a task can snowball into feeling overwhelmed because of what the task entails. If you’re going into the task with a dreaded mindset, that will make it harder to get started. It’s much easier to get started if you don’t think about it as much.\n\nFor example, if the task at hand is getting out of bed to go work out, you might find yourself thinking about how you have to find your workout clothes, then you need to make sure you have clean socks, and by the time you work out, half your day will be over—before you know it, you’ve convinced yourself to stay in bed.\n\nSet things up ahead of time so it’s super easy to get started. If your goal is to work out in the morning, make sure your clothes are laid out the night before. Then, when you wake up, just get out of bed. Don’t spend time thinking about whether or not you want to work out, or you’ll fall into the same pattern as before. Just get up, get dressed, and get out.\n\nIf the task at hand is making prospecting calls to potential clients, start with making a list of people to call and the script you will use for what to say. Once you have that list and script, set it next to your laptop (or open it in a notes document on your laptop) the day before you even start the task. Now that your prospect list and script are ready and waiting, all you need to do is pick up the phone and call! You can also open up any CRM you use ahead of time, so you’re ready to take notes on your calls. The less you need to think about it in the moment, the easier it will be to get started.\n\n2. Remove All Distractions\nYes, I’m talking about your phone. That’s probably one of the biggest distractions from doing our work. Want to know a super-secret strategy for not being distracted by your phone?\n\nEither flip your phone over, turn it off, or remove it completely from the room.\n\nThSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "There is an entire industry dedicated to fighting cyberattacks and making sure other companies have solid cybersecurity systems in place. Cyberattacks have become increasingly common, and typically involve some sort of breach of information systems to steal sensitive data or deny users’ access to their data. Many attacks have a financial motive, so it’s crucial to protect your company against the possibility of a breach.\n\nIt only takes one attack to bring down a network and do serious damage to your business, but if you take the necessary steps to protect your systems, you have a much better chance of thwarting any hackers’ attempts.\n\nThere are several different types of cybersecurity threats, and it’s important to know what they are so you can understand how to fight them.\n\n1. Malware\nMalware, or malicious software, is an umbrella term for all sorts of programs designed to hack, disrupt, or damage a device. Malware breaches the security of your device and can steal data or control your device. It works by tricking users into clicking something they shouldn’t click, which then downloads malicious code into their system. Types of malware can include viruses, trojans, spyware, bots, bugs, and ransomware.\n\nYou can prevent malware by using tools that detect a breach early, such as software that scans your network, and removes any malware it detects. Never click on a link you aren’t exactly sure where it came from. Even emails that may seem okay and legit, are not. \n\nMalwarebytes offers a free and an affordable paid version to help with possible malware issues on your computer. Check it out by going to https://www.malwarebytes.com/. I personally use this software on my computer and on my phone. \n\n2. Ransomware\nRansomware is exactly what it sounds like—your data is taken hostage until you pay a ransom to get it back. It can be considered a type of malware, and is spread throughout your network through various ways, such as phishing emails that have malicious code attached, or drive-by downloading, which is when a user visits a site that’s infected with malware and unknowingly downloads it to their device.\n\nOnce ransomware has infected a device, it encrypts the user or company’s data so they can’t access any of their files. It spreads quickly across the database and servers, and the attacker holds a private key needed to decrypt the files until the ransom is paid.\n\nThere may be some situation in which the attacker refuses to release the private key, so it’s important to back up your data regularly, along with implementing other tips to increase your cybersecurity.\n\n3. Phishing\nPhishing is when cybercriminals pose as legitimate companies and send users emails, phone calls, or text messages to get sensitive information out of them. A common example of phishing is a password reset email, where the attacker pretends that your account is under a security threat and asks you to reset your password. When you click the link provided in their email, it goes to a website that isn’t legitimate, and your new password gets saved. They can then change it Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Having dreams and goals is an incredible thing; it keeps you motivated and gives you purpose. But without a well-thought-out plan, a goal rarely executes well. Planning is a fantastic way of staying focused on your goals and achieving personal greatness. \n\nVision boards are helpful and inspirational tools that make your dreams and goals feel more accessible. These boards can be a fun art project that maximizes your motivation and pushes you to try harder.\n\nVision boards are like a sacred visual space that displays all things you want to achieve in life. Therefore, it helps you stay on the right path. Let’s discuss how you can set a goal-setting vision board and effectively use it as a visualization tool.\n\nWhat is a Vision Board? \n\nA vision board is a physical reminder of things you want to achieve in a specific timeframe. Typically, vision board ideas include photos, words, and virtually any other visual displays. \n\nThese boards act as a visualization tool to help you hit your personal, professional, and material goals. By placing visual representations of your dreams in one space, you can look at them daily and even activate the Law of Attraction.\n\nHow Do You Use a Goal Board, Dream Board, and Inspiration Board to Set Goals? \nVision boards are the perfect tool to picture your dreams and goals. Goal boards, dream boards, motivational boards, inspiration boards, and various other different types of vision boards serve the same purpose: to inspire, to motivate, to help you achieve great heights. \n\nVision boards help you set goals in two ways:\n•\tTap into your receptivity and imagine all that could and can be. These visions include color, feelings, words, or sensations\n•\tUnlock your space of intention and find your deepest desires by engaging in expressing, exploring, and representing them \n\nWhat is the Difference Between a Vision Board and Goals? \n\nWe are all guilty of making extensive lists of goals and resolutions. We all create plans, set goals, and make resolutions- but more often than not, our goals may not always be realistic, and our plans and resolutions fall apart. \n\nWhenever our goal doesn’t go the way we planned, we feel defeated, hopeless, and unworthy. And then the next year comes around the corner, and we repeat the cycle. \n\nVision boards help you break the cycle. Vision boards include the big picture of the years ahead and inspire you to take action, so you will be on the path to achieving and enjoying what you put on your vision board at some time in the future. \n\nThese boards are collages of images and words representing your dreams and goals, and serve as inspiration. \n\nAs humans, we are more likely to remember something if we retrieve or recount it multiple times. Thus, repeatedly looking at your vision board helps you achieve your goals and dreams.\n\nHere are some reasons you would want to create a vision board and keep it current:\n•\tEnsures you don’t get sidetracked\n•\tIt helps you stay intentional about transforming your mindset\n•\tKeeps you from feeling overwhelmed \n•\tAids you in making the riSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the financial aspects of our business.\n\nCharles Read is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), U.S Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP), member of Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) and the Founder of GetPayroll. \nCharles’s companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991. Charles is the author of four books, with the latest one being The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups. He has done over 400 media appearances including Fox News, Forbes, Huffington Post.\n \nHere are a few questions I asked Charles that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tHow do I find the right CPA for my business, especially one who won’t have any tax surprises when it comes time to file our annual taxes?\n•\tWhat are some top tips to help us avoid employment tax penalties?\n•\tTalk about 45S which is a hidden tax credit for paid time off that most business owners don’t know about.\n•\tHow do we stop overpaying our employees - Legally?\n•\tHow do I know what business entity I should choose for the best tax benefits and savings?\n•\tI received an IRS notice. What should I do now?\n•\tTell us a little bit about crypto payroll nuances and how they can be a differentiator. \n\nYou can find my interview with Charles Read at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries..\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nTo get Charles’s newest book, The Payroll Book, and learn more about payroll-related services and much more, go to www.getpayroll.com today.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nI’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "What can give you the “power” to succeed? Belief. Belief in yourself. Belief in your business model. Belief that you have the skills and experience, and tenacity to propel your business products and/or services forward and achieve your dream of even greater success. \n\nYes, you need: \n1.\tResources\n2.\tConnections \n3.\tAnd Maybe Even a Little Bit of “Luck”\n\nThose tools are ideal tools in your toolbox of entrepreneurship, but even with all of those, you still need to believe that you can… and then you will! \n\nOne of the biggest differences between successful people and people who struggle is that those who are successful, believed that they were going to be a success and they moved toward goals to make it happen. \n\nHow can you believe in yourself even more? Let’s explore 6 concepts that can help you.\n\n1.\tWork on your self-confidence. Self-confidence goes a long way toward your achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself. If you don’t have confidence in who you are and what you do, you will be set adrift at the first sign of trouble. As an entrepreneur you will be faced with a myriad of challenges, and you need to believe in yourself enough to know you can navigate the rocky water.\n2.\tWhy would anyone else believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself? There really is no reason, right? If you can’t look at yourself in the mirror and know that you can be a success, you won’t be able to project that belief onto a potential client. That potential client will sense your self-doubt and in turn will worry about tying his or her business to your goods or services. \n3.\tWhen you believe in yourself you have removed an obstacle from your path. Belief in yourself is very powerful and helps you win and succeed. \n4.\tWhen you believe in yourself your positive self-talk and your positive attitude will feed upon itself. Your belief in yourself will help you project a winning attitude into every conversation you have with a potential client and with your current clients. \n5.\tYour belief in the project in front of you will motivate you to action. If you’re frozen in place because you’re not sure if what you’re trying to do will “work,” you will find and make excuses to procrastinate. A strong belief in what you’re doing will have you jumping up to take immediate action and that action will spur further action. \n6.\tYou know that even if you fail, it’s a part of the process. You also know that failure is a temporary setback. When you believe in what you’re doing and you believe in yourself, that will get you back to the drawing board. Your “failure” is nothing more than an experiment that needs to be honed and reworked. \n\nAre you looking for ways to boost your self-belief? \n\nLet me share 3 steps to help you: \n1.\tVisualize your success. When you can see that what you’re shooting for is possible and you have visualized the outcome, you will fulfill your belief that you CAN do it. \n2.\tBelieve you can. When you tell yourself, “I believe in myself. I believe in my project. I believe I can succeed.” You’re feeding your self-confidence and your beliefSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We’ve all had an action item on our to-do list that has been there all week or even all month, and we avoid it like the plague. You know you should be working on it, but you’ve refilled your water bottle 5 times, done your client service work, checked all your social media, completed some online business training, and are reading any blog you can find. And then the activity you have been dreading is now due and the deadline has been missed. For some, this procrastination cycle just keeps repeating. It’s normal to procrastinate, most times because a task is overwhelming or you don’t like doing it even though you are the only one who can do it, but it is probably affecting your business more than you realize. \n\nWhy Do You Procrastinate?\nUnderstanding why you are not working on something can help you to manage it. Piers Steel, who wrote The Procrastination Equation states that procrastination occurs for three distinct reasons:\n1.\tLack of self-confidence to achieve a goal.\n2.\tNot interested in the task.\n3.\tDistracted by impulsive behavior.\n\nAccording to Steel, if you do not value or expect that you will achieve your goal, you are more likely to procrastinate in some aspect of it. If you are influenced by short-term gratifications, you can also be distracted from reaching your goal. These distractions steal time away from what you should be working on and cause you to lose productivity and motivation.\n\nHow Can I Reduce or Stop Procrastinating (you might be wondering)? \n\nLet’s explore 9 tips that will help you.\n1.\tAnnounce Your Goals. Telling people about what you want to achieve holds you more accountable to it. I strongly suggest you also want to write about it or write it down for your own purposes. Revisit or talk about it often, so that it does not stray too far from you mind. Tracking your goals also helps you to not procrastinate because you know where you are at against your annual goals at any given moment in time. You can easily measure the progress you are making. \n\n2.\tBreak it Down. Cut your task into smaller pieces that are more manageable to handle. You’ll find that you feel like your workload is not quite as overwhelming and you will be able to knock off a couple of tasks in no time. It is easier to make progress on tasks when you have them broken down into smaller pieces. \n\n3.\tMake a Timeline. Having one deadline for a project is pure procrastination. When you break your project into milestones, set a deadline for each one, and sit back and feel a sense of accomplishment as you check them off. You should do this daily, so you know what you have to get done every day or every week.\n\n4.\tAnticipate Challenges. No goal is without challenges, so expect that you will run into some roadblocks, but don’t let them slow you down. Think about solutions ahead of time, so that when issues do come up, you are prepared to conquer them. \n\n5.\tEliminate Time Wasters. Know you are susceptible to getting sucked in by the number of things that happen in an office each day. Put a time limit on how often you check yoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Whether navigating tricky conversations or counseling employees through conflict, there are always going to be difficult workplace issues that crop up. How you handle these obstacles will go a long way toward determining the atmosphere of your office. Will the office be a space where you and your team can speak and work freely, or will it be a place that stifles creativity and operates out of fear discipline? All workplaces are comprised of imperfect individuals that have good intentions but will still inevitably fail, struggle, or cause conflict. Mistakes happen, errors will be made, and feelings might get hurt. Having a plan in place for how you will respond to these things and mitigate the fallout will set you on a path to a peaceful and successful work environment. \n\nWhen difficult times arise, consider trying out one or more of the following five proven strategies:\n\n1. Practice Patience\nA good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy client is to take a deep breath and just listen. Many times, if you can help the person you are interacting with feel heard, the situation will de-escalate on its own. We all long to be understood and valued, so when you patiently give those around you ample space to air their grievances and vent their frustrations (even if they are unfounded or if you disagree with them) you are feeding the side of them that longs to be seen and appreciated. Once they are done talking, take a brief moment to gather your own thoughts; then, calmly restate what they said to you and work with them to achieve a solution that works for everyone involved.\n\n2. Grow in Gratitude\nIf you can cultivate an office culture of thankfulness, you may be surprised at how much the attitudes of everyone in your workspace elevate. Recognizing your employees’ successes and telling them often that you appreciate their hard work will help them feel valued, and will often build a spirit of excitement and congeniality, which acts like a hedge of protection against the small, everyday inconveniences and irritations that can crop up. \n\nIf you need a little help with being grateful more and having more gratitude in your life, download my complimentary Gratitude Journal Exercise, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/gratitude/. I hope you get value and insight from using this Gratitude Journal exercise.\n\n3. Bite the Bullet\nWhile it can be tempting to sweep conflict under the rug – especially if you personally dislike conflict – it is important that as the leader of your company you set an example for those looking up to you. Instead of pretending like issues are not there, just confront them. The longer you allow things to lurk under the surface, the larger the feelings of resentment and frustration will become. \n\nClients and employees that feel slighted or not taken care of can quickly turn into disgruntled people loudly voicing their displeasure to others. This can create a heavy fog of bitterness and backbiting that reduces productivity and inhibits work/life harmony. The best way to stSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Do you walk into your office armed with an ambitious to-do list then watch the day fade away with your having not completed the tasks you’d set forth? Why aren’t you more productive? \n\nThere are a myriad of reasons you’re not achieving the goals you’d set for yourself and I’m going to help you explore some of them. \n\nBefore you can determine why you’re not more productive you need to measure your productivity if it was where you believe it should be and why and where you think you may be missing the mark. \n\nWhat does productivity mean to you? \n\nDoes it mean: \n1.\tChecking off items on a to-do list?\n2.\tGetting out of the office “on time”?\n3.\tBringing in X number of new clients per week/day?\n4.\tGenerating X amount of revenue each month?\n\nTo truly measure your productivity is to look at the larger picture when it comes to your personal productivity. \n\nDetermine what productivity means to you and your business goals. Are you focusing on those items that are necessary to grow the business or are you more focused on checking items off a to-do list? For some entrepreneurs, the feeling of satisfaction that comes from having completed a plethora of tasks is more fulfilling than having tackled a large project that may not have an immediate pay off of ticking it off your task list. If that’s the case with you, take your large project and put it on your list – if checking off an item makes you feel productive and keeps you motivated, then don’t deny that internal feeling. \n\nTrack which items are necessary to your business growth. If you spend your time on a myriad of administrative tasks to the detriment of the large business growth tasks, you need to concentrate on your highest payoff activities and not pursuing activities that will not produce results in your business. \n\nAlways Prioritize Your Tasks \n\nWrite down all the tasks you need to complete to grow your business. These tasks include the mundane (order office supplies) to the necessary (meet with potential clients, find speaking engagements, perform follow up calls, ask existing clients for referrals, send proposals). Once you’ve written down all of the tasks you need to perform in your business on a daily, weekly, or monthly timeframe you need to prioritize them. \n\nTo prioritize you need to determine which are tasks: \n1.\tOnly you can do and nobody else can do.\n2.\tThose you could delegate. Download my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more activities to delegate, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.\n3.\tThose that are money-making items.\n4.\tThose that are urgent, but not important.\n5.\tThose that are important but not urgent.\n\nColor code or label or otherwise denote the tasks that only you have the skills or experience or knowledge to do. Do the same with the other items on the list. You may find overlap; for example, there will be tasks that only you can do that may be important, but not urgent. \n\nLet’s explore some habits that productive entrepreneurs have, and you can implement (or implement better): \n1.\tThey cut their Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be helpful in helping us with our mindset, so you can break through any barriers that are holding us back from reaching our next level of success (and we all have a next level). \n\nDr. Vic Manzo is a former Certified Pediatric Chiropractor who has become a business mindset coach. He is the author of 3 books, with his most recent being \"Decoding The Matrix: Powerful Tips for Unleashing Your Potential and Accelerating Your Spiritual Awakening.” Dr. Vic helps people become aware of their limiting beliefs, habits, standards, and the stories they tell themselves. Once you are aware, he helps you reframe, change, and create beliefs that support your dream life. \n\nHere are a few questions I asked Dr. Vic that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tFirst, let’s start with, how do we become aware of limiting beliefs and habits that are holding us back from reaching our true potential?\n•\tOnce we are aware, what are some specific actions or steps we can take to change those limiting beliefs?\n•\tI believe strongly in the power of visualization. Talk about why and how to use the power of visualization, as you see it, please.\n•\tIn your book, Decoding the Matrix, what is the matrix and why do we need to be aware of it?\n•\tWhy do you think the darkness our greatest ally?\n\nYou can find my interview with Vic Manzo at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nTo claim your free eBook on the Power of Visualization + 1 Week Free Practice of Mindfulness from Dr. Vic, go to www.EmpowerYourReality.com/links. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nI’m author of 5 books, including Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a successful business owner, you probably realize how difficult it can be to make time for yourself. After all, you did start a successful business from the ground up! You are also needed to oversee the day to day functions of your business, which can really cut into personal time. You might not mind working long hours and never getting time to yourself, but there are a few ways in which such a schedule can really impact you… and one of these is in the realm of fitness and physical health. \n\nThere are a number of good reasons to stay physically active, fit, and healthy… and I’m going to talk about five of them. There may be more good reasons (many more, actually), but these are probably five of the most important. Taking these five reasons into account will DEFINITELY help you to see that it is in your own best interest to stay in good physical condition. \n\n1… You Will Improve Your Overall Health\nEating right and exercising helps you in a lot of ways, and keeping you healthy is at the top of them! If you don’t eat right and naturally replenish your body’s energy and rebuild your immune system, you are going to have far less energy and be far more susceptible to diseases and sicknesses then you would otherwise. By exercising, you will get your body up and moving, which will decrease your odds of developing conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease. Three of the most IMPORTANT things that you can give your body to ensure that you will be as healthy as possible are…\n\n1.\tAdequate sleep\n2.\tNutritious foods\n3.\tDaily physical exercise\n\n2… You Will Lose Weight and Keep it Off\nExercise and a healthy diet will also help you to shed those unwanted pounds that you have wanted to get rid of. Losing weight is important if you are overweight, but even if you aren’t, it is important to remember that sitting at a desk all day (as a lot of business owners do) can quickly work against your natural metabolism and cause you to gain weight. Getting at least 20 minutes of exercise per day, and eating sensible with well-rounded meals (most of the time) can greatly reduce the risks of you gaining more weight than is healthy or beneficial. \n\n3… You Will Have More Energy\nAnother great reason to take care of your body through exercise and a healthy diet is that you will have a lot more energy when you do so. Do you drink a lot of soda? Do you drink enough water every day? Do you fail to exercise on a daily basis? Just cutting out sugary drinks and adding 15-20 minutes of exercise will make a WORLD of difference for your energy level! You will not BELIEVE how much better you will feel when you can make consistently healthy choices for yourself. \n\n4… You Will be Able to Focus Better\nDo you ever have trouble focusing on your work? Adding healthy foods to your diet (especially fresh greens, nuts, and berries) can dramatically improve your ability to perform on a mental level. Plus, throwing in a workout 2 to 3 times per week can make these improvements even more pronounced. Don’t feel like you have time to work out? Even a brief walk aroundSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The most successful entrepreneurs have a foundation of creating good habits or setting up a system to make tiny changes that deliver big results.\n\nWith everything you have to do each day, your time is very precious, and it’s incredibly important for you to be intentional with each minute that you have. Creating daily habits will not only help your efficiency, it will also help you to grow and become a better person over time.\n\nHere are ten habits of successful entrepreneurs that you can implement into your daily life or implement even better.\n\n1. Create a Routine\nWhen you have a set routine, you know what comes next and don’t need to spend time figuring out how to make the most of your day. Start with a set morning routine, whether that’s exercising in the morning, taking the dog for a walk, enjoying breakfast with your family, or going straight into your workday.\n\nIf you’re a morning person, your routine might start with a 6am jog, breakfast, and coffee while you read a motivational blog or watch a YouTube video. Whatever your routine, stick to it for success that lasts.\n\n2. Use Time Blocking for Ultimate Productivity\nTime blocking is the act of scheduling out each moment of your day on your calendar (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/how-to-increase-your-business-efficiency-with-calendar-time-blocks/). You can set aside time for your morning workout, a time for emails (which I strongly recommend is not first thing in the morning), or a time to work on the vision for your company. By focusing on each activity during a specific time block, you can and will increase your productivity, rather than being pulled in many directions. \n\nDid you know that some of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking? Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport? Yep – all time-blockers. They’re squeezing every drop of productivity from their days, and so can you.\n\n3. Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone\nThe most successful entrepreneurs are constantly pushing themselves out of their comfort zones. Make a habit of going out of your comfort zone, whether it’s saying yes to things you normally wouldn’t, or taking something just one step farther. Do something that scares you—if you have a healthy relationship with fear, you will grow as both an individual and a successful entrepreneur.\n\n4. Break Down Large Goals into Smaller Goals\nWhen you create habits for yourself, you want to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success. You can do so by breaking down large goals into smaller, more achievable ones. In fact, sometimes even the smallest changes lead to the biggest results.\n\nBigger goals can be intimidating, but setting and reaching smaller goals can give you a sense of accomplishment that propels you forward. Track your progress along the way, and tweak your goals from a micro-level as you learn from the process.\n\n5. Practice Daily Gratitude \nPracticing gratitude should be a part of your daily routine as a successful entrepreneur. It can have a positive effect on your energy, your resilience, and ultiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be a great resource in helping you to be an even better communicator, so you can be even more successful and be on the path to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nBrenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk. He coaches ambitious executives and entrepreneurs to become great communicators in their industry and in their life. He has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools everyone can use. \n \nHere are just a few of the questions I asked Brenden that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tCommunication is critical if we want to get anywhere in business and in life. So, what do world class communicators do to be world class?\n•\tWhat should we start practicing tomorrow for being even better communicators?\n•\tWhat daily exercises can we use to practice effective communication?\n•\tIf we have call reluctance, what would we need to know to be better at communicating with prospective clients?\n•\tI have clients who say they don’t want to be salesy in how they communicate. How do we communicate in a way that isn’t salesy when we feel this way, even though we might not be salesy?\n•\tHow can we communicate even better in a virtual situation or environment to a few people and to a group of people in a live environment?\n•\tHow would our written communication be different than our verbal communication to be effective?\n•\tAny advice on how to communicate even better if you're introverted?\n•\tThere is I focused language and YOU focused language when communicating. For example, when someone asks you what you do, most people say, I do this, We do that, Our firm does this, etc. You focused language would say something like, When you work with us, you will experience ____, You will enjoy having ____, People who work with us experience ____, In order for you to get the best experience in our time together ____, The next logical step for you is to ____. Any thoughts on what language (I, We, You) is better to use and when?\n\nYou can find my interview with Brenden at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nTake advantage of Brenden’s free 90-minute training on effective communication over Zoom every few weeks. It's LIVE and interactive, it is not a webinar. Brenden coaches a number of people for free on the call directly. Here are some topics that he covers: \n1. How to Present Succinctly\n2. How to Run Effective Meetings\n3. How to Master Presentation Confidence\n4. How to Present Yourself Effectively in Any Setting\n\nTo participate in Brenden’s FREE session, go to https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/. \n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results AccelerSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Making sure your business has systems in place to withstand cyberattacks is one of the most important actions you need to do. As a business owner, you have an obligation to protect your company’s sensitive information, as well as your clients’ information.\n\nThe Equifax data breach of 2017 exposed the personal data of millions of people. As a result, Equifax had to pay $700 million in settlement fees. This is just one of many unfortunate examples. Smaller businesses may be even easier targets, which is why it’s very important to have a solid cybersecurity strategy in place.\n\nIf you’re not sure where to start, let’s review 6 tips to help you increase your company’s cybersecurity to protect your business.\n\n1. Use Secure Passwords and Multi-factor Authentication\n\nNot only should you have a strong password to sign into the various platforms and software that your business uses, it’s also good practice to change those passwords regularly and use multi-factor authentication.\n\nLonger passwords are better—at least 8 characters, with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Passwords can be hacked with automated software that tries every possible combination, so the longer your password is, the more combinations it has to try.\n\nMulti-factor authentication is when you need a password and an additional step. It’s also called two-step verification. This reduces the likelihood of a successful attack because there is additional information needed. Typically, this is a code sent to the user’s cell phone, or a code generated by a two-factor authentication (2FA) app such as Authy.\n\nYou can use a password manager to manage the various passwords for your accounts, so you’re not reusing the same one, or having to try and remember all the passwords you have for all your accounts. If one account gets hacked, then any other account using the same password can also more easily get hacked. And whatever you do, avoid using the word “password” as your password at all costs.\n\nThere are many password manger options. Some are:\n \n•\tDashlane\n•\tLastPass\n•\tLogMeOnce\n•\tKeeper\n•\tNordPass\n•\tBitwarden\n•\tRememBear\n•\t1Password\n•\tPasswordBoss\n•\tEnpass\n•\tRoboForm\n•\tZohoVault\n•\tTrueKey\n\n2. Secure Your Wi-Fi Network\n\nMake sure your Wi-Fi is secure and hidden. While your router typically comes with a pre-set password, make sure to change it immediately to something more secure. Additionally, if you offer free Wi-Fi to your guests, create a separate guest network with a different password, so they don’t have access to your company’s network.\n\nYou’re ultimately responsible for what people do on your network. By securing your guest network with a password, you can control who has access to it and make sure you’re not opening up your business to considerable risks.\n\nAlso check that encryption is enabled on your router. Encryption provides data security for sensitive information, and enabling it scrambles plain text that’s sent or stored on the web into unreadable, or “cipher text.” Once it’s sent to the end user, the text is unscraSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "It's Friday afternoon, the clock is ticking, and your fingers are jumping from one key to the other. You're working furiously, your five o'clock deadline is nearing, and the weekend is just around the corner.\n\nBut you've still got so much to do and less than an hour to finish. You silently curse yourself for not starting sooner. So, what happened? How did you end up running out of time? \n\nWell, there were hours you spent scrolling through social media, your multiple coffee breaks, re-reading emails, and completing tasks that you could've started later.\n\nProcrastination haunts all of us. We're all guilty of procrastinating and saying, 'I'll do it later,' or 'I'll start in a while.' But the negative impacts of procrastinating can steal dreams, cause missed opportunities, and even destroy lives.\n\nSome people are lucky enough to pinpoint their tendency to procrastinate and how much it holds them back. Let’s discuss how procrastination can wreck your dreams and how you can combat it.\n\nThe Origins of the Procrastination is the Thief of Time \n\nOften, Charles Dickens gets the credit for coining the term 'procrastination is the thief of time.' However, the truth is that Dickens popularized the proverb by putting it into the mouth of Mr. Micawber. \n\nIn 1850, Mr. Micawber said, 'My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.'\n\nWhile Mr. Micawber became a widely quoted character for pronouncing the proverb' procrastination is the thief of time,' he was hardly original. In reality, the phrase is an adage created by English writer Edward Young. \n\nYoung wrote a 10,000-line poem known as 'The Complaint' or 'Night-Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality or simply 'Night-Thoughts.' In this extensive poem, the poet muses over death over the courses of nine' nights,' i.e., nine sections.\n\nYoung's use of the proverb 'procrastination is the thief of time' goes beyond caution against putting things off. Instead, the poet suggests that time wasted procrastinating one thing is time wasted doing nothing of any consequence. \n\nIt goes to say that if we delay filling our taxes by arranging our spices alphabetically, the fact remains that we should have done something of far more importance. \n\nHow Does the Proverb Describe 'Procrastination'?\n\nEdward Young describes a procrastinator as someone who procrastinates in doing things at the right time and finds themselves in situations where they had little time to complete the task.\n\nTypically, people procrastinate because:\n•\tThe task is long and complicated. \n•\tThe activity is tedious and not important. \n•\tThey prefer doing their pleasurable activities.\n•\tThey have a careless attitude and believe that nothing wrong will happen if they miss their deadline.\n•\tThey are over-confident and think that they have enough time/competency to complete the task. \n•\tThey do it as a result of peer pressure and fear mockery or ridicule if they hand in work early. \n•\tThey do it due to pure laziness.\n\nWhy is Procrastination the Thief of Time?\n\n'Procrastination,' defSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Time management skills and external obligations have been known to be directly linked to productivity. What many professionals don’t know is that your habits also have a direct impact on your productivity.\n\nRegardless of how well you plan out your long-term and short-term goals, ensuring that every activity is carried out effectively and efficiently while rejecting distractions and intrusions, is an important step.\n\nWhen running a business, it is easy to ignore the small habits that bite into your time. The assumption that taking a few minutes every day to indulge in these small habits won’t affect your general productivity is a dangerous notion for busy business professionals and entrepreneurs.\n\nThe value of these negligible minutes adds up to a significant number of hours that can be felt weekly, monthly, and even yearly. When studying the efficiency and productivity of the year, the collective minutes or hours allocated to these small habits could have been utilized effectively to improve your business’ performance.\n\nLet’s explore 5 small habits that secretly affect your productivity.\n\n1. Failing to Plan Your Day\nMany times, you may want to wing it. Take the day as it comes. When thinking of facing your daily challenges by writing it out and planning ahead with specific time blocks, you may choose to forgo this part of your day and attend to activities as they come.\n\nThis small habit has a much larger impact on your productivity than you can even begin to fathom. This is because by failing to plan your day ahead, you cannot organize and prioritize your daily activities; therefore, not being as productive as you can and need to be. \n\nThis leads to overwhelm, postponed tasks, lack of focus, multiple intrusions, and distractions that greatly affect your productivity and overall efficiency.\n\n2. Continuously Checking Your Emails\nEmailing is one of the preferred choices of communication amongst businesses and their clients, partners, and suppliers alike. Due to its ability to instantly search and receive messages, emails remain a trusted mode of communication to keep you informed at all times.\n\nThe challenge business professionals face with emails is that continuously checking emails has become a habit that chews away at a lot of your very valuable time. Sometimes, you can spend hours searching and refreshing your emails and responding to emails and messages. Doing this continuously has a negative impact on your productivity.\n\nThough it is important to be informed, utilize an important time management skill like time blocking to help you check your emails and function at an optimal level. Section an hour or a few minutes of your day to check your emails. This can be done either once in the morning, around 11:00, is what I recommend, and then around 4:00pm to be on top of your inbox. \n\nDoing this helps you focus on more important tasks and significantly improves your productivity.\n\n3. Checking Social Media\nSocial media is now more than a way to view memes, gifs, and videos. It has transformed into a platform that benefits businessesSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be a person who loves to help people get RESULTS, and knows which habits bring success and results.\n\nBlaine Oelkers is a TEDx Speaker and leading authority in personal implementation and consistency. He is America’s only Chief Results Officer®. He’s a habit master with documented streaks of 1,485 days in a row and counting! Blaine graduated from Purdue University and Stanford University’s Social Entrepreneurship Program. He co-authored 3 books. He is powered by Selfluence, which is a personal development and training company. He is excited to share with you ways you can take control of your life by taking control of yourself.\n\nHere are a few of the questions I asked Blaine that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tYou are called the Chief Results Officer. What are the specific habits we need to implement that will consistently bring us successful results?\n\n•\tThe different types of Results Machines™ - Making your results automatic.\n\n•\tYou talk about a 30 Minute Hour. Is it really possible to get an hour's worth of important activities done in just 30 minutes? If so, tell us how to do this please! \n\n•\tI believe we can change a habit the first time we decide to and it doesn’t have to take 21 days. How do you suggest we create new habits in 21 seconds instead of 21 days? \n\n•\tIf you could distill all of personal development down to a single sentence what would that be?\n\n•\tShare with us the secrets to unlock the full power of our mind. WYTAYBA™ - What You Think About You Bring About \n\n•\tMost of us who have been around the business world for a minute, have read or at least heard of the book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. If you haven’t, you need to read this book. Blaine, you have your own version Think and Grow Rich – how is that different than other versions?\n\nWatch Blaine's TEDx talk and learn one simple and elegant results technique which activates your mind with your top goal over 100 times a day! Watch it now by going to https://blainetedx.com/. \n\nYou can find my interview with Blaine Oelkers at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or you can find The Accountability Minute on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect withSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Every businessperson typically follows some kind of routine. Whether this routine means getting out of bed at the same time every day, taking a hike every weekend, or simply going to the same place for their coffee.\n\nRoutines are created to give order in a disorganized world. It brings clarity and focus to your daily life. It also provides the absolute satisfaction of having laid-out steps and processes to follow every day.\n\nRoutines feel like a planned-out day where everything is scheduled to go ahead without a hitch.\n\nSuccessful entrepreneurs make use of routines in their lives. This has helped them organize their activities, improve their productivity, and give them a clear and uncluttered focus of their life and business goals.\n\nTo align your business goals with your daily activities and tasks, these are 6 routines of highly successful entrepreneurs you can emulate.\n\n1. Morning Routine\nDo you have a morning routine? Do you wake up early in the morning, or do you sleep late into the morning?\n\nMost successful entrepreneurs wake up very early in the morning and have a morning routine. It can be meditating, exercising, or having a leisurely breakfast. A routine can be responding to emails, or reading business memos and industry updates, which I don’t recommend you do first thing after waking up. It can also be reviewing and planning their time blocks and scheduling other activities for the day.\n\nWhen you get up early, you have the advantage of being aware of an unencumbered peace and quiet. This can allow you to focus on personal or business activities without interruption. It also allows you to be available and ahead of demands. \n\nHaving a morning routine also helps you feel confident and focused on the challenges the day may bring.\n\n2. No Limit on Workdays\nThough it is very important to have rest days, successful entrepreneurs are known to work when they don’t have to. \n\nWeekends blur into holidays and vacation days blur into workdays for many successful businesspeople. This shows that they are highly focused and committed to the tasks that they are ready to achieve.\n\nThey have no set limitation on a day and are set to work whenever inspiration strikes. \n\nCarry a notepad and a pen to jot down innovative ideas that may strike when you are doing something unrelated to work, or take notes on your phone (whichever works the best for you). The best ideas cannot be controlled and confined to a specific time slot.\n\n3. Challenging Tasks are Handled First\nSuccessful entrepreneurs typically handle more challenging tasks first. Unlike most business professionals who procrastinate on the important tasks and handle all the easy tasks first, high achievers understand the benefits of handling challenging tasks first.\n\nMost people start the day with smaller tasks such as emails, messages, memos, easy client service tasks, etc. However, the mornings are when the brain is at its peak for most people. When they decide to handle the more challenging tasks, the brain is working at a less optimal rate which easily causes exhaustion and lesser Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "It’s all about perspective. Whether you’re facing a business challenge or a physical one, having the right mindset can determine how successful you are. In fact, studies by Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck have shown that the power of mindset lies in whether you have a fixed or growth mindset.\n\nA fixed mindset is the belief that you are who you are, and nothing can change that. This encompasses a level of intelligence, talents, and creative abilities. When you have a fixed mindset, it may lead to feelings of failure if you don’t think you are smart enough or capable enough to handle the obstacles that you will inevitably face as a business owner.\n\nA growth mindset, on the other hand, is the perspective that you can continue to learn and adapt to different situations that may arise. Even if you fail, you tend to learn from those failures and turn them into future successes. People with growth mindsets are curious and actively seek to keep learning, a characteristic that is necessary for success.\n\nWhile a growth mindset is more conducive to a successful business, it’s not always easy to change your mindset. The first step in changing how you view yourself and the world around you is identifying what limiting beliefs you may have that are holding you back.\n\nWhat is a limiting belief?\nA limiting belief is a false belief that something is impossible based on one’s own limitations and abilities. Limiting beliefs often keep you from pursuing or setting bigger goals for your business and is a mindset that can hold you back from reaching your potential.\n\nHere are five examples of limiting beliefs that you can identify and overcome.\n\n1. “I can’t compete with [INSERT a COMPETITOR for you].”\nMaybe your product or service isn’t the first of its kind. There may be hundreds or thousands of competitors out there. But guess what—none of those are founded by YOU. When you focus on how to do something better than your competitors in the same way they’re doing them, you lose out on the potential to be uniquely you and attract clients who connect with your voice and brand.\n\nThere’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition. But take a step back and ask yourself, are you motivated by your competitors, or do you feel defeated by them before you’ve even started? If it’s the latter, here are some strategies for fostering healthy competition and using it as fuel:\n\n•\tDelegate competitor research to someone on your team. Let a team member analyze the competition and deliver insights that are useful to your business. That way, you can benefit from the end results without feeling discouraged and without comparing yourself to others.\n•\tIgnore the competition. Maybe not the most common business advice, but by ignoring what others are doing, you’re creating a space for yourself to truly focus on how you want to grow your business, your way.\n•\tCompete with yourself instead. The healthiest competition is one with yourself. Set incremental goals for your business, and once you reach them, celebrate, and then set higher goals!\n\n2. “I’m not an expSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my two guests to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to creating the kind of business and life you truly want. \n\nJohn and Mark Cronin are the father-son team who founded John’s Crazy Socks. John is an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a speaker, an athlete, and a dancer, who just happens to have Down syndrome. John was the first person with Down syndrome to be named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start up into a multi-million-dollar social enterprise where they have reached more than $12 million in revenue and are the world’s largest sock store.\n\nJohn’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with differing abilities can do. John’s Crazy Socks has shipped over 375,000 orders to 88 different countries. You will love their socks, but the socks are just the physical manifestation of the happiness they share. \n \nHere are just a few of the questions I asked Mark and John that you will benefit from by listening to their interview:\n•\tTell us how you came up with the idea for socks and how you went about building John's Crazy Socks.\n•\tHow is that a father and a son, who has Down syndrome, could build a $12+ million business?\n•\tYou have very happy clients and a high repurchase rate, how do you do that? \n•\tTell us about your relationship with former President George H.W. Bush?\n•\tJohn’s Crazy Socks are built on 5 Pillars: Inspiration and Hope, Giving Back, Socks You Will Love, Making It Personal, and Make it A Great Place to Work. How did you come up with these 5 pillars?\n•\tJohn, what are your favorite pair of socks, and why?\n•\tHow do you feel about working with your father?\n\nBuy from John’s Crazy Socks at https://johnscrazysocks.com/. \nWhen you do, you’ll receive great socks, you’ll help us employ people with differing abilities, you’ll help us Give Back and most of all, you’ll help us spread happiness.\n\nBuy from John’s Crazy Socks at https://johnscrazysocks.com/. Use the coupon code of GOAL22 for a 10% discount on johnscrazysocks.com website.\n\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/\n\nYou can find my interview with John and Mark Cronin at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "There’s nothing wrong with taking a break, but you know procrastination when you see it. Let’s talk about how to recognize the signs of procrastination and stop the cycle of excuses and delays, so you can achieve more success in life and in business.\n\nIf you have ever been a leader, manager, or business owner with employees, you’ve experienced what it’s like delegating an important task under deadline. From experience, you’ve probably learned who you can trust to complete the task well, and on time, when others fall short.\n\nHave you ever delegated a time-sensitive task to an employee only to find them making excuses, waiting until the last minute, or wasting time when they should be working on your project?\n\nIt probably got you fired up.\n\nSo, here’s a question for you: If you don’t tolerate procrastination from others, why would you ever tolerate procrastination from yourself?\n\nFirst, let’s establish that no one is perfect, and no one is completely procrastination-free, every moment of every day. However, you can spot a habitual procrastinator anywhere. Listen closely as I share seven common signs of a procrastinator.\n\n1.\tProcrastinators are often overly optimistic about completing complex tasks in little time\n2.\tThinks and says they work best under pressure\n3.\tEasily distracted and loses focus when there is no urgency\n4.\tDelayed start (because they have a false sense that everything is under control, so there’s no need to jump into it immediately)\n5.\tWhen no progress has been made, they offer reassurance that everything is under control\n6.\tAction driven by panic (the realization that everything is not under control)\n7.\tScrambles last minute, working hours on end to complete a project minutes before the deadline.\n\nTaking what I just mentioned about a procrastinator into consideration, answer these 3 questions I’m about to ask you.\n\nQuestion #1\nDo you recognize any of these signs in employees or coworkers? \n\tYes\tNo\n\nQuestion #2\nHow many of the seven characteristics I mentioned have you experienced at any time in your personal or professional life? \n\t0-1\t\t2-4\t\t5-7\n\nQuestion #3\nHow often do you find yourself exhibiting these habits? \n\tRarely\t\tSometimes\t\tFrequently\n\nThere’s no right or wrong answer to Question #1 – procrastination is a common characteristic and often encountered in the workplace.\n\nIf you answered 0-1 in Question #2 – you probably tackle every day and professional tasks head on without delay. If you answered 2-4, you may procrastinate sometimes. If you answered 5-7, definitely keep listening!\n\nIf you answered rarely to Question 3, that’s good – you’re probably not a habitual procrastinator. If you answered sometimes, there’s room for improvement. However, if you answered frequently – we have some work to do.\n \nThe key is to discover the root cause of your procrastination, so you can correct it. Most procrastination is commonly rooted in one or more of the issues I’m about to share with you. \n\n1. Low self-confidence: When you’re feeling insecure about your ability to compSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to a successful future for you and your company.\n\nThese tricks, that I’m about to share, are a mix of productivity hacks as well as personal life hacks to help you perform at your best and build an extraordinary legacy. With practice, they’ll become second nature, and allow you to free up your mental bandwidth to tackle the tasks that will grow your business exponentially.\n\n1. Prioritize Taking Accountability\nAs a business owner, you’re responsible not only for your own outcomes, but the outcomes of the people you hire. A great leader has insight into the day-to-day operations of their business and has the ability to empower their team as well as step in when needed. Additionally, you can’t expect your team to take accountability for their actions and decisions if you don’t set an example first.\n\nTaking accountability in everyday situations helps you to learn how to take responsibility for your destiny overall. You are in charge of your success, and when you get into the practice of taking action instead of making excuses, you’ll go further than ever.\n\n2. Take Care of Yourself\nGreatness can’t be achieved when your body and your mental health aren’t performing optimally. The idea of hustling 24/7 and wearing burnout as a badge of honor is outdated. In order to succeed, you need to take care of your body.\n\nThat might mean incorporating a consistent workout routine into your day, whether that’s early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Some people prefer to start their day by getting their body moving, which may actually promote greater productivity.\n\nPay attention to how your body feels throughout the day. Are you getting enough sleep? Or are you powering through on a bad night’s sleep? According to a 2016 business school study, leaders who prioritized sleep were perceived as more charismatic.\n\n3. Turn Off as Many Notifications as You Can\nPhones can be the primary way in which you do your work, but they can also be incredibly distracting. Turning off notifications to the apps that you don’t need to be looking at can help you focus and be more productive.\n\nEven if you use social media for your business, block off some time each day on your calendar as the designated time to engage with your social media audience. That way, your train of thought and workflow aren’t interrupted each time your phone pings with a new like or comment. You can even check out some apps that help limit your screen time, so you can spend your time building your ideal business.\n\nOne trick to avoiding distractions is putting your phone face down, turn off sounds and vibrations, or even put the phone in another room, while you work on the task at hand.\n\n4. Never Stop Learning\nThe true secret to greatness is not being someone who knows everything, but being someone who is curious about everything. When you acknowledge whaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find my guest to be extremely knowledgeable about relationships as it relates to getting and keeping clients as well as in our personal life, so you can be on the path to accelerate your business results and ultimately enjoy having the kind of business and life you truly want.\n\nFor over 20 years Dr. Alexandra Stockwell has shown men and women how to communicate with clarity, vulnerability, and power, in order to create meaningful collaborative relationships in both professional and personal contexts.\n\nShe is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy” and host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast. Dr. Alexandra has been featured in the Huffington Post, Rolling Stone, USA Today, Cosmopolitan, Business Insider, FOX NEWS NYC, just to name a few. Disruptors Magazine recently named her one of “30 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2022.”\n \nHere are just a few of the questions I asked Alexandra that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n•\tWhat are some of the important differences in how we engage in business relationships vs personal relationships?\n•\tHow do we become even better listeners?\n•\tWhat is the most important thing to make relationships with clients successful?\n•\tWhat is the high performer’s key to a successful relationship in business and in their personal life?\n•\tWhy is compromise the worst relationship advice ever?\n•\tWhat can a business owner or leader do when a staff member doesn’t want to be held accountable, seems to be unhappy, or not performing to your standards?\n\nDownload the first chapter of her book, Uncompromising Intimacy, that will help you with business and personal relationships by going to https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book/. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals,Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Managing a team is not an easy feat. People aren’t plug and play templates—there’s no formula for the best way to do it. The best managers lead with empathy and kindness, communicate clearly, and empower their team members.\n\nAs a team leader, it’s your job to inspire people and help them reach their goals and their potential. Continue listening to learn how to improve your team management skills and reach success together using one of all the six tips I’m about to share with you.\n\n1. Lead with Empathy\nIn Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Twelve and a Half, he talks about how empathy is a central part of how he operates. When you leverage empathy, he argues, it “makes you a better business person, CEO, manager, or leader.” To motivate your team, you need to understand them, and to understand them, you need to lead with empathy.\n\nIf someone on your team makes a mistake, instilling fear in them and being angry with them immediately can lead to more mistakes. They lose the ability to learn from their failures and will approach future challenges with trepidation, not from a problem-solving perspective.\n\nInstead, take the time to understand what happened and where they were coming from. As a business owner, you’re ultimately accountable for anything that happens under your watch, so understanding your team can help you to better understand how to guide them to better outcomes.\n\n2. Clearly Communicate Goals and Expectations\nEffective communication includes clearly communicating things like deadlines, tasks, and deliverables. When your employees know exactly what’s expected of them, they have a better chance of success. The goal for you is to set them up for that success.\n\nDon’t assume that someone knows what their role entails. You may have a different picture in your mind than they do of what needs to be done. To avoid any confusion, write out a clear job description, but here’s the trick—check in regularly and continue to communicate what your expectations of them are. Have an ongoing process to reassess performance and make sure you’re both aligned. Once you can clearly communicate these goals, it’ll lead to the next tip, which is to provide honest feedback.\n\n3. Provide Honest Feedback\nProviding feedback, especially negative feedback, is not an easy task for any manager or business owner. But it’s much more beneficial to both you and your team member for you to provide honest feedback that’s delivered with kindness, than to dance around the subject and leave room for misinterpretation.\n\nIf an employee isn’t performing their duties or achieving the goals you’ve set together, they deserve to know! Be specific in your feedback and in how they can improve. The biggest thing to keep in mind, as well, is to offer your support. As their manager, it’s not your job to set it and forget it—as much as your team’s successes are your own, so are their failures, and it’s up to you to change things up if something’s not working.\n\n4. Be Transparent About When You Need Your Team’s Support\nLeading a team doesn’t mean you don’t need support as well. The most successSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We are all looking for ways to streamline our efforts at work – after all, who doesn’t want to get more done in less time? The idea of working smarter and not necessarily harder is not a new concept. It is one that the business and self-help industries have spent years tackling through thought leadership and research. \n\nUnfortunately, many people falsely assume that smart work can completely override the need for hard work, which simply isn’t true. It takes hard work to learn how to work in a smarter fashion. It takes hard work and discipline to implement new business strategies and perspectives. \n\nIt is only when working hard and working smart find a symbiotic relationship that true power in business productivity and effectiveness are found. With that said, I’m going to talk about 3 principles that you need to implement in order to strike a beautiful balance between the two.\n\n1. Delegate Non-Essential Tasks\n\nThis one should be a no-brainer, but time and time again people get stuck in the rut of doing things that aren’t the best use of their time or their talents. Outsourcing mind-numbing or repetitive tasks can be an immediately effective and a smart way to free up your workday time, so that you don’t have to work so hard to complete everything on your, probably lengthy, to-do list.\n\nIf you could cut that list of daily obligations from 10 things to 6, would you find yourself less stressed and with more bandwidth to truly pour your heart and soul into your day’s workload? Chances are good that that answer to that question is a solid, “yes!” But yet so many people refuse to let go of those things that someone else could easily handle.\n\nPerhaps it is because of a need to feel in control, or worry that the person handling those tasks would not do it properly. Regardless, if you put in the hard work upfront of hiring the right person for the job the first time around, you will be saving yourself an incredible amount of time down the line. \n\nDownload a Free Delegation List Sample Exercise to help you identify more activities to delegate, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.\n\n2. Avoid the Siren Call of Multi-Tasking\n\nWhile multi-tasking tricks our minds into believing we are getting more things done at one time, we are actually just taking longer to accomplish small tasks, while simultaneously overloading our brains and producing subtle levels of stress that our bodies struggle to release. \n\nScientifically speaking, our brains are not even wired to do multiple things at once; they are just really, really good at switching back and forth quickly, fooling us into thinking we’re being hyper-productive.\n\nIf your goal is to work smarter and not harder, then you will need to re-evaluate how you look at the effectiveness of single tasking. By focusing solely on one activity at a time, you will not only be more likely to do the task with excellence, but your brain will become less burned out and you will have less stress built up in your system by the end of the day.\n\n3. Limit Yourself To A Few Top-Tier Tasks Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find this guest to be a wealth of information related to helping you be as healthy as possible, so you can perform at 100% and be on the path to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nOlly Wood has worked with world leading experts in exercise, nutrition, and biochemistry to develop a more holistic, scientific, and sustainable approach to health and performance.\n\nOlly got his start in the trenches of the health world as a Physical Therapist in a big box gym. After 7 years of working with primarily high-performing business owners, he saw the extent to which stress, inflammation, and lack of focus on recovery was ruining any progress they were making. Olly’s goal is to help professionals on the pursuit of growth and improvement, to make sure they don’t leave their body and energy behind. \n \nHere are just a few of the questions I asked Olly that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n•\tHow can busy professionals integrate healthy habits into their lives?\n•\tHow does a healthy body help prevent burnout?\n•\tWhy does most health advice get it so wrong?\n•\tWhat are people doing wrong with exercise as they get older?\n•\tHow do stress and mindset come into personal health?\n\nJoin Olly’s 5-Day Challenge today by going to https://themetaproject.co/. \nWomen: Upgrade Your Gut Health to Drop 5-10kg, Elevate Mood & Get Back Your 20yr Old Energy for Good. A full 5 day \"mini-series\" walk-through to elevate your body, energy, and overall health in a smarter, more sustainable way.\nMen: Upgrade Your \"Second Brain\" To Drop 5-10kg, Elevate Mood & Get Back Your 20yr Old Energy for Good. The full 5 day \"mini-series\" walk-through to beat andropause and elevate your body, energy, and overall health in a smarter, more sustainable way.\n\nYou can find my interview with Olly Wood at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest pSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "One of the most difficult challenges of sticking to your goals personally and professionally is changing your behavior. Goals like improving your health, reaching a milestone, or revising daily routines aren’t easy. In fact, studies show that our brains don’t like change, are wired for laziness, and have a limited capacity. Ouch! And we often fail because we don’t practice the correct steps.\n\nAs with any process, there’s an order to follow. For example, when administering first aid, it’s vital to work sequentially. Before caring for an injured or ill person, you should call for help. Then you check for breathing and a pulse to determine if CPR is needed. Next, if a wound is present, you must attempt to protect yourself from bloodborne pathogens before trying to stop bleeding.\n\nOr let’s say you’re painting a room in your house. Obviously, you need to choose your paint color (will it be Arizona Dust? Blissful Blue? Soft Candlelight? Gallery Gray?) and purchase the proper amount. You should then prep the area. You’ll likely move furniture, tape off the trim, and cover the floor with a drop cloth. After all, you wouldn’t want to open that fresh can of paint on unprotected carpet! Putting in the time for preparation saves you a big headache (and extensive clean-up) later on.\n\nLikewise, there are steps to changing behavior in order to successfully reach your goals. Let’s take a closer look at what’s required.\n\nAwareness in Changing Your Behavior\n\nTo make any significant changes, you’ll first want to understand what’s going on in your brain when trying to stick with your goals. There are six possible stages that you’ll go through:\n\n1.\tPre-contemplation. At this point, you’re not interested in making any changes. In fact, you don’t consider your actions as problematic or lacking, and you’ll likely continue in your normal everyday behavior. You’d probably feel defensive if someone approached you and suggested change.\n\n2.\tContemplation. By now, you’ve contemplated, or thought about, making changes. You’re open to suggestions but a bit ambivalent. And you may not be entirely sure that you want to move forward. Often, this stage lasts the longest because spurring yourself to action can feel like an overwhelming battle.\n\n3.\tPreparation. Here, you’ve committed to change. You’re researching resources and strategies to be successful. You’re preparing to move forward with changes. You actually take the needed steps to reach your goal. I should point out that many people try to skip this stage and go straight to action, but they’ll often fail because they lack the required knowledge for success. Lesson learned—do your preparation.\n\n4.\tAction. This is where the action happens…your behavior changes with focused effort. Transformation occurs at this stage, and while it can feel a bit stressful, it’s also an exciting, motivating time that opens new doors. You’ll exercise the proper restraint and willpower needed to move toward your goal. And remember—action breeds motivation to keep going. Unfortunately, this is often the shortest stage because slips are Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Running your own business is not always easy, as you already know. There are challenges from the start, and you’re constantly being faced with fires to put out. Developing a success-oriented mindset can help you change your perspective and take your business to the next level!\n\nYou can accomplish a lot more when you feel like you can do anything you put your mind to. Having confidence in yourself changes your mindset from “I’m not sure I can do this” to “I know I can do this; I just have to figure out how.” Perspective is everything, and when we can control our outlook towards challenging situations, we can harness a positive mindset and unwavering determination to accomplish goals that we set for ourselves.\n\nLet’s explore six tips for how to develop a success-oriented mindset.\n\n1. Regularly Take Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone \nOne of the ways to gain confidence and to grow is by regularly taking yourself out of your comfort zone. Do one thing each day that makes you uncomfortable, whether that’s eating something new, trying a new workout, or testing out a new marketing initiative.\n\nTaking yourself out of your comfort zone could also mean delegating more tasks to employees that you would normally take on yourself! To develop a success-oriented mindset, you need to be able to let go of some aspects of your business, no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel.\n\nI believe successful people are comfortable with being uncomfortable all the time. That is how they got to be successful. You too can learn how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable; however, you might have to initially get outside your comfort zone a bit. \n\n2. Never Stop Learning\nA success-oriented mindset is synonymous with a growth mindset. The determination that drives you towards success is also one that pushes you to learn along the way. When you run into things you’ve never faced before, having a growth mindset allows you to ask questions and explore, so you can discover new solutions, and this, in turn, helps you on the path to even greater success.\n\nLearning new things doesn’t need to be restricted to business topics—it could be learning a new skill, learning how to navigate through a new city, or learning how to focus on and solve a challenging situation.\n\n3. Set Smaller, More Achievable Goals\nIf you start by trying to tackle larger goals, you may get discouraged if you don’t reach them as soon as you’d like. By setting smaller, more achievable goals, you can boost your self-esteem and confidence when you achieve those goals.\n\nThink of it as taking baby steps up a ladder rather than trying to jump straight to the top from the ground floor. You’ll still get there when you take one step at a time, and with each step you take, you’ll have the confidence to reach for the next one.\n\nIt also helps to make the smaller goals more actionable and specific, so you know exactly what needs to be done in order to reach that goal. For example, instead of saying you want to exercise before you start working each morning, you can set a goal of running one mile before you sSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest with us who I think you will find to be extremely knowledgeable in helping us save in taxes, so we keep as much as we possibly can to grow our business and maybe even pay ourselves a bit more.\n\nJoel Sandoval, CPA, is a successful entrepreneur and tax mastermind. He has a passion for helping business owners maximize their profits by reducing their taxes. His firm has clients all over the United States which he meets with virtually on a regular basis to ensure he is doing everything he can by being proactive. Sandoval Tax CPAs, on average, save business owners anywhere from $30k to $50k in taxes EVERY year. \n \nHere are some questions I asked Joel that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n1.\tWhat's the number one reason that most small business owners are overpaying in taxes?\n2.\tWhat can small business owners do differently with their accountants to help them pay less taxes?\n3.\tWhy do most small business owners wait until the last minute to think about taxes?\n4.\tWhat would small business owners do if they are behind on their taxes?\n5.\tWhat are some of the options for small business owners that can't afford to pay their taxes at tax time?\n6.\tTalk a little about any new tax laws that might be affecting us.\n7.\tTalk about SEP IRAs and how they benefit business owners.\n\nFor a Joel Sandoval’s Tax Secrets FREE Tax Assessment for Business Owners, go to https://help.sandovaltax.com/taxsavingassessment Now! Get your Free Tax Assessment today.\n\nYou can find my interview with Joel Sandoval at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. Feel free to share this with others who you think would get value."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Now that you know how to work on manifesting your desires to get things done because I have talked about them over the past four days, you may need to, or want to, try 4 steps that I’m sharing over the next few days, to help with your manifestation. \n\nStep #1 is to answer the questions, Where are you in your life right now? What have you done to get to your current station or situation? The desires you’re manifesting come from who you are as a person and where you’ve been. Manifesting on the future requires you to reflect on your past. \n\nTune in tomorrow for Manifestation Action #2 to Get Things Done.\n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.\n\nSubscribe to my high-value proven business success tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nWant more from The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries, or by going to https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573. \n\nSubscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n\nConnect with me on Linked-In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach) \n\nConnect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n\nConnect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nConnect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach) \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n \nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\n\nBusiness professionals and Advisors who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit and more. Get your audio copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Productivity versus procrastination is the ever-present angel and devil on our shoulders. The one voice in your head telling you that you should be more productive, and the other voice whispering devilishly to go ahead and watch another episode of your favorite show, that task can wait. But procrastination doesn’t always have to be a negative thing, despite its bad rap. In fact, there are ways you can use it to your advantage!\n\nJohn Perry, an emeritus philosophy professor at Stanford, proposed an idea in 1995 called structured procrastination. His belief was that people who procrastinate are still doing useful things—they just need to learn how to be intentional about the little things they do to put off larger tasks. He argued that by putting structure around everything you do, important or not, you could trick your mind into getting the larger tasks done.\n\nLet’s explore 7 simple ways you can utilize structured procrastination to turn procrastination into productivity.\n\n1. Put Off Morning Tasks by Time Blocking\n\nIf you aren’t a “morning person”, it can be hard to get started in the morning, especially if you start your day early. Instead of diving into a larger task right away, try doing some time blocking as your first small task. Time blocking is blocking off time on your calendar for all your tasks, even breaks! It helps you to structure your day, so you know exactly what to work on in a given time block, so you don’t need to waste your mental energy thinking of what to do next.\n\nYour time-blocked calendar could look something like:\n\n•\t6:00am to 6:30am – Work out\n•\t6:30am to 7:00am – Shower\n•\t7:00am to 7:30am – Coffee and light breakfast\n•\t7:30am to 8:00am – Time block calendar\n•\t8:00am to 9:00am – Make prospecting calls\n•\t9:00am to 9:15am – Prep for client meeting\n•\t9:15am to 10:15am – Client meeting\n•\t10:15am to 10:30am – Finish any actions from client meeting\n•\t10:30am to 11:00am – Respond to emails\n•\t11:00am – 12:00pm – Make prospecting calls\n•\t12:00pm – 12:30pm – Eat Lunch\n•\tEtc.\n\nHaving a laundry list of to-dos can be overwhelming, so setting aside a specific time for each activity takes away the burden of deciding when to do that task and makes you more intentional with how you utilize your valuable time.\n\n2. Break a Larger Project Down into Smaller Tasks\n\nAs you’re blocking time on your calendar, you can break larger projects down into smaller tasks which makes them much easier to do and you feel like you are making good progress on your list of activities that need to be done. Let’s say you’re launching a new website and need to put final touches on it before you can launch today. The larger project is “launch a new website,” and smaller tasks could be giving the copy a final overview, making sure all images have alt tags for accessibility, double-checking that the DNS is set up for launch, reviewing the marketing email that is going out to clients and prospects, etc.\n\nWith each small task you accomplish, you get closer to completing the larger project!\n\n3. Tackle the Simplest Tasks First\n\nTackliSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest who can help us bring our vision for what we ultimately want in business and in life, into reality.\n\nHeather Hansen O’Neill is an international keynote speaker, behavioral expert, author of Find Your Fire, Teams on Fire!, and coauthor of the new Amazon best seller- Where’s the Office? Moving Today’s Leaders from What IS to What CAN BE. She stimulates vibrant energy, focus, and action for those who want to collaborate effectively, lead change, and achieve massive results.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Heather that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n•\tTell us about the blocks that keep business owners from moving from what IS to what CAN BE?\n•\tHow do we know which of these judgments, assumptions, fears, and beliefs are holding us back?\n•\tTell us more about how becoming conscious of/releasing these limiting beliefs can help increase confidence and ultimately sales?\n•\tWhy do you think people keep making the same mistakes? Or falling into the same habits and patterns?\n•\tYou have 3 questions you ask about beliefs. What are they?\n•\tAre there tips to releasing negative beliefs?\n•\tWhat tips do you have that we can use right away to help us be even more successful by igniting our inner fire?\n\nGet Heather’s App: Get Fired Up! Which can be found in any app store.\nYou will find a free quiz (and much more) that will help them find their Fire Style-Discover your Fire Style, so you can use your strengths to energize your relationships, your career, and your life!\n\nYou can find my interview with Heather Hansen O’Neill at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. Feel free to share this with others who you think would get value. Let me know how else I can be of assistance to you on your goal achievement journey."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, there are many areas of your business that demand your attention. You have emails to check, team members to respond to, finance and business operations tasks to attend to. Being able to manage your time and resources effectively will help you to be even more efficient, and ultimately even more successful.\n\nEstablishing a streamlined workflow by putting systems in place will help you to know exactly where to find what you need, and drive up productivity across your business. We looked at many different apps and tools, and here is a list of six of the best time management tools for business owners that we found in today’s environment.\n\n1. Toggl\nThe first step in increasing efficiency is figuring out where your time is going. Toggl is a time tracking app that has a simple, easy-to-use interface and integrates with many different project management platforms. You can integrate your Google Calendar to track the amount of time you spend in meetings each week, and set up auto-tracking to trigger time entry suggestions based on the software you’re currently using.\n\nTop features:\n•\tUnlimited projects, clients, & tags\n•\tSimple but powerful interface\n•\tIntegrates with apps like Notion, Trello, Slack, & dozens more\n•\tIdle time detection\n\nPricing: Free for up to 5 users, $9 per user / month after that\n\n2. Notion\nNotion is an extremely customizable all-in-one workspace for you and your teams. You can create a company wiki (a type of knowledge management software: an updatable source of internal company information), collaborate with others on a content calendar, use the Kanban feature to manage tasks, and much more. It can take some time to set up Notion the way you want, but once you do, you’ll have a centralized system for your documents, projects, and future initiatives.\n\nTop features:\n•\tFlexible system to customize however you need\n•\tExtensive template gallery with community-sourced templates being added often\n•\tEasy collaboration with internal teams or clients\n•\tProject management, wiki, and task management in one\n\nPricing: Free for individual users, $8 per user / month for teams\n\n3. Google Calendar\nYour Google Calendar can be a powerful tool for managing not only your meetings and events, but your tasks as well! By using a time blocking strategy and designating specific time blocks for checking emails or working on specific projects, you can be sure that you’re using your time more wisely.\n\nYou can also use themes for each day to ensure you’re focusing on different areas of your business for those days. For example, Mondays can be for catching up on emails and reaching out to new vendors or partners, Tuesdays can be content days, Wednesdays can be for thinking about new initiatives and events, etc.\n\nTop features:\n•\tAdd multiple calendars for one view\n•\tAdvanced search functionality\n\nPricing: Free\n4. HoneyBook\nKeep your proposals, scheduling, and invoices in one place with HoneyBook. Having everything in one place, where you can manage projects, send invoices, and get paid, helps to streamline youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Daniel Alfon is the author of Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success. Daniel joined Linked-in in early 2004 and publishes Articles, interviews, and exclusive content about advanced LinkedIn strategies to help people get more leads without paying for a premium account or ads. I like this aspect for sure and I think you will also.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Daniel that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tWhat approach would you suggest business owners take about their LinkedIn presence?\n2.\tHow should I write my profile headline?\n3.\tWhat does the best profile template look like to get someone noticed? \n4.\tWhat is the best way to search for people who would be possible prospects with a free account? \n5.\tHow does the anatomy of a perfect introduction look like?\n6.\tHow can we send out mass emails to people we are connected to, to generate potential interest for speaking with them? \n7.\tWhat exactly is the difference between the free and paid version? \n8.\tWhat other services on Linked-in should people use and why?\n9.\tWhich common mistakes should we avoid?\n10.\tHow often should you share on LinkedIn?\n\nComplimentary Resources from Daniel Alfon \nOur profile headline is the single most important real estate on Linked-In. This cheat sheet contains examples, formulas and how-tos which will help you improve yours.\nhttps://www.danielalfon.com/#freebie \n\nSharing frequency: Linked-In Article https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140326164811-212135-how-to-optimize-your-sharing-on-linkedin/\n\nProfile Makeover Guide: https://www.quora.com/LinkedIn-What-makes-a-LinkedIn-profile-great/answer/Daniel-Alfon\n\nWant more, get Daniel’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Build-LinkedIn-Profile-Business-Success-ebook/dp/B00N18B2RS/\n\nYou can find my interview with Daniel Alfon at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips and resources blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. Feel free to share this with Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sleep deprivation and the resultant tiredness can have a significant impact on your performance. With the stressful and demanding routines we all have, catching eight hours of sleep often becomes a challenge. While we try to make up for that with energy drinks and loads of caffeine, the temporary kick does nothing to improve our performance. \n\nIf you thought your slacking performance was a lack of skills and not from the effect of not sleeping well, then you may need to rethink. \n\nImpact of Sleep Deprivation on Your Performance\n\nWe’re living in an always working and hyper-connected world. Due to this culture, we spend more waking hours at work, which has a detrimental effect on the quality and quantity of our sleep. Several studies have explored the damaging consequences of a lack of sleep among professionals, especially business owners and they all conclude the same thing. \n\nThe findings prove that sleep deprivation can ultimately hinder our ability to perform at optimum levels at work. It also has devastating emotional and physical side effects that ruin work performance and personal lives as well as our health. \n\nAll in all, it is safe to say that if you’re not sleeping well and enough, you are on the path of self-destruction. Let’s take a look at several ways your lack of quality sleep can be affecting your performance. \n\n1. Low Productive Capacity of Sleep-Deprived Business Owners \nBy not sleeping sufficiently and soundly, you make way for a major loss of productivity and quality of work. It worsens your working relationships and causes significant gaps in your communication, learning, growth, and concentration. \n\nA sleep-deprived entrepreneur develops multiple negative attributes, including a short-temper, memory lapses, declined problem-solving ability, and more. When you go to work in a state of sleep deprivation, you’re not in the best disposition and are more prone to reactionary outbursts and moodiness. \n\nYou must note that when your temper and reactionary outbursts occur too frequently on your behalf, it sours your work relationships. This has a ripple effect, and the bitterness in working relationships keeps spreading till it impacts your entire organization. Clearly, that is never a good thing for your business and team members, and can even lead to grave consequences like contract termination with clients, loss of a potential clients, and losing good team members, etc. \n\nThere are multiple serious problems sleep deprivation causes in both the workplace and personal life. In fact, many cite it as the primary cause of motor vehicle and industrial vehicle accidents. It is also one of the leading causes of absenteeism.\n\n2. Takes a Toll on Physical Health \nPoor work performance and a bad reputation in the industry are among the worst experiences for a business owner. But the drastic consequences do not end there. Lack of sleep takes a significant toll on one’s physical health too. \n\nMany individuals tend to brush off a constant feeling of lethargy while failing to acknowledge that it is a symptom of sleep shortage. Lack Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Jessica Bledsoe is the co-founder and CEO of Pav*r, a digital calendar time management application. A graduate of the University of Louisville, Jessica has a proven entrepreneurship track record and nearly a decade of experience driving sales growth in the technology industry. Jessica was the recipient of the 2019 Rising Star award by Women in Tech and is passionate about helping others use technology to improve their daily lives.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Jessica that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n•\tBased on your experience, what needs to change with how we leverage our time?\n•\tWhat are your recommended 3 steps we can take today for making time for what we really want?\n•\tWhat is the research behind what makes our goals work vs. flopping?\n•\tExplain the process of your Intentional Calendar Mapping Method?\n•\tWhat are your best ideas and suggestions for helping us achieve our annual goals, whether they are business or personal?\n\nTake advantage of Jessica’s Free 3-day Challenge using the Intentional Calendar Mapping Method: https://getpavr.com/challenge/ \n\nTo help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! You should be doing only those activities that only you can do and nobody else can. Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful. \n\nDownload my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more activities to delegate, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.\n\nTo download my complimentary Time Log Exercise and help you and your team members be even more time efficient, so you are in a higher probability position to achieve your goals, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/time-log/. Simple instructions come with the exercise to help you know how to complete the time log.\n\nDownload my free audio training about how to Focus on your High Payoff Activities and Achieve Your Goals using Effective Time Management and the special report called 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/. \n\nSubscribe to my podcast and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe AccountabSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Margie Walker is going to share her valuable insight about helping business owners access funds that are tucked away in the CARES Act that you might be eligible for. Time is of the essence on this if you are business owner!!\n\nMargie Walker has spent the last 20 years helping small businesses grow. The CARES Act was put in place to help business navigate these bumpy waters. Most people know about the PPP loan aspect of this Act, but there is more underneath the surface. Changes have opened up extra funds that no one is talking about that business owners are eligible for, even if they got a PPP loan. She is focusing 100% on helping business owners who don’t know about these funds and the clock is ticking. Once these funds are gone anyone who would have been eligible for them has missed their chance. So, I know you are going to want to pay close attention to what Margie has to say, so you can take advantage of funds you might be eligible for as quickly as possible. \n \nHere are a few of the questions I asked Margie that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n•\tJust so we are all on the same page, please explain a bit about the CARES Act.\n•\tI’m curious, what are these funds that are hidden away in the CARES Act?\n•\tWho is eligible for these funds?\n•\tWhat about if you already got a PPP loan? Does that knock you out of the running for these hidden funds?\n•\tHow are these funds different than PPP funds?\n•\tWhy hasn’t my CPA or Bookkeeper told me about these funds?\n•\tIs it complicated to get these funds?\n•\tWhat is the timeline for getting these funds?\n•\tHow do people, like me, find out how much they can get back, and as quickly as possible?\n\nGo to https://localrecoveryrefund.com/ today and see if you qualify for these funds. It is free to see if you qualify, so do it now before the funds run out.\n\nIf you qualify, leverage the CPAs who specialize in getting you your rebate, so you don't have to figure out the maze of the ERC program. These specialized CPA's will assess your eligibility and let you know the amount of your rebate check. All you have to do is fill out a short questionnaire on the website and upload some documents you get from your CPA or Bookkeeper. We take it from there. If you have W2 employees, please do this as quickly as possible and get your rebate.\n\nYou can find my interview with Margie Walker at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.coSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Weekends are generally seen as the time of the week when you can relax and refresh yourself. This also serves as the much-needed rest from long hours, unbearable traffic, and strained brainpower during the week.\n\nThough weekends are to be used for rest and rejuvenation, cultivating the right habits during these few days can help you perform even better when working in your business during the week.\n\nMany successful entrepreneurs and businesspeople have tapped into the value of cultivating productive habits and skills that cross the lines of their personal and business worlds. \n\nLet’s explore 8 of the best weekend habits to improve your productivity.\n\n1. Unplug and Disconnect\nAfter a whole week of staring at electronics for hours on end, you may feel as though your weekends should have you glued to your devices. No. It shouldn’t. \n\nDuring the week, you have already spent so much time in front of your laptops, smartphones, desktops, and tablets. You have responded to emails, messages, and snuck a few late nights diving into social media too.\n\nTake a break from your devices during the weekend. Spend time with people around you, read a book, meditate, work out, and relax. \n\nWhen your body and brain are refreshed, you can perform to the best of your ability and be even more productive.\n\n2. Maintain Morning Routines\nWhen successful people get up early during the week, it extends to their weekends too. To be more productive, maintain your morning routine. Get up early, plan your day, and follow it through if you don't have a morning routine.\n\nWhen you tackle everything that may be time-consuming in the mornings, you build a habit that improves your productivity tremendously.\n\n3. Take Things One at a Time\nWeekends are the best time to try and multitask in order to get things done you don’t have time to do during the week. Everyone gets extremely tempted to multitask during the weekend in order to get as much done as possible. You may want to run on the treadmill while scrolling through social media or your newsfeed.\n\nPlease stop doing this. Instead, immerse yourself in every activity. If you are working out, be present in mind and body. Commit to each activity, and you’ll be able to run a mile longer, read 3 more chapters, or meditate for one more hour.\n\nWhen you are present for every task, you can be fully refreshed when you go back to work on Monday. \n\n4. Have a Plan\nJust because it is the weekend doesn’t mean that you should throw out your routine or carefully laid plans. \n\nIf you plan your daily activities, you should have a plan for how your weekend will go. Of course, your plan doesn’t have to be and shouldn’t be work-related. You can plan a meditation session, go for a longer walk with the dog, meet up with friends, take a nap, and do any other hobby or activity you would enjoy doing.\n\nHigh achievers understand that taking time to unplug positively affects productivity, motivation, and focus.\n\n5. Prioritize Your Relationships\nSuccessful professionals such as Steve Jobs agree that though your relationships may have nothSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Confidence. Some people have it aplenty. Others struggle to be and act confident. Others of us are in the middle of the road; we are confident in certain situations, and in others we take a backseat because we don’t trust ourselves enough to embrace confidence. \n\nHaving self-confidence is important in our personal and in our professional lives. Many of us, however, struggle to find it and use it. When you struggle with confidence, you find you continue to struggle to pull forth your self-confidence, and this lack of confidence can make it difficult for you to success or to inspire others toward success. \n\nWhen you’re self-confident, you feel good about yourself and your body responds by secreting hormones that give you a further boost. One way to boost confidence is to recall a time when you were at your most confident – that will help! \n\nWhen you feel self-conscious, your confidence will lag. Determine why you’re self-conscious and take the necessary steps to alleviate that feeling. Learn more, take charge, talk with someone to help you gain confidence, so you can move forward. \n\nLet’s explore five ways to help you build your self-confidence even more.\n \n1.\tBe aware of how you talk to yourself. If you criticize yourself and your actions, your confidence suffers. Challenge any assumptions you have, determine where you are, and in what circumstances you criticize yourself. Find ways to treat yourself to better self-talk. \n\n2.\tKeep a “negativity journal.” This may seem counterintuitive, but stick with me. When you feel negative about yourself or your abilities, write it down. Look at what you’ve written and determine whether it’s true. For example: I can’t talk in front of a group. Is that true? Of course, you CAN talk in front of a group, but you may be nervous or anxious about talking in front of a group. That is a different task entirely. Once you write down your self-defeating belief, you can move forward and find a way to defeat it. If you’re nervous to talk in front of a group, join Toastmasters, for example. Start small and practice on friends or colleagues. When you have to talk in front of a group, choose a topic about which you are fully confident. \n\n3.\tHow do others see you? Do people come to you and ask for your advice? Do they seek your help with projects? When you’re dealing with low self-esteem and your confidence is lagging, write down your skills and those areas in which you are an expert. This will help you build confidence and know that even though you don’t know everything (and who does!) you are an expert in XYZ and that’s great! \n\nA “Me File”, as I call it, is simply a place where you keep all the great comments people have said about you, your service, your staff, and your firm. You can keep an electronic document as well as a manila folder with cards or tangible things people have sent you. When you feel your confidence slipping to less than 100%, read all the great comments people have said about you over the years to get your confidence cup flowing over again. \n\nTo download a simple way to track your glowing coSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Fired, robbed, divorced, and with two businesses down the drain, Chris Patrick was stuck on a one-way street of screwups and failures. This life wasn’t what he wanted—but sometimes, not getting what you want is exactly what you need. \n\nChris is a real estate consultant and founder of The Patrick Group, a premier real estate firm in Las Vegas. With over $100 million sold since 2013, he was named in the top 1% for all Las Vegas Realtors. \n\nChris’s goal is to inspire others to overcome their own serious hardships, traumatic events, or struggles in order to live their absolute best lives. \n \nHere are some questions I asked Chris that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tYou were born into an abusive household and at the tender age of 12 you were wrongly accused of and arrested for a horrible crime that completely ruined your reputation. From there, you left home and transformed into a hard-partying snowboard bum. I’m curious, what shifted for you from this world of trauma to being a Vegas real estate success?\n\n2.\tWhat happened to alter your mindset from all the unsuccessful and unhealthy things happening to you to having a success mindset and really wanting a better life?\n\n3.\tHow does someone transform a subpar business into a profitable empire (by focusing on yourself)?\n\n4.\tTell us about your step-by-step business-booming process that can improve your subpar enterprise into a prosperous empire.\n\n5.\tHow does someone create The Ultimate Mindset to determine your own rules and get the outcome they truly desire?\n\nYou can find my interview with Chris Patrick at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nTo learn more about his book, Disasters to Dreams. The Gritty Guide to Finding Success in the Face of Failure, go to www.chrispatrick.net.\n\nGet Chris’s Free Guide: Roadblock to Rockstar (Smash the 10 Mental Roadblocks Holding You Back from Rockstar Status) at www.chrispatrick.net. \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips and resources blog by going to httpSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you ever been driving and realized just a bit too late that you missed your exit? Have you ever traveled somewhere just to find that you’ve seen the same street corner three times, and you realize you’ve been going in circles? Perhaps you took the wrong turn because you were distracted by your favorite song on the radio. Or maybe your GPS routed you the wrong way. These inconveniences can be enough to forget why you started in the first place! You might veer off course or give up altogether and go home. As a business owner, these same annoyances can crop up when working to achieve your goals.\n\nHow you approach your goals isn’t that different from traveling! Your motivation is the fuel that powers you and gives you the focus and follow-through. Let’s explore six mile-markers, or tips, to help you stay on course from start to finish.\n\nMile Marker #1: Goals vs. Values\nLet’s take a closer look at this traveling analogy: if a goal is like a destination, then your values are the reason to hit the road. If you don’t know why you’re traveling to a destination, it’ll make it much harder to get there. \n\nNo matter the venture, make sure that you understand why you’re pursuing your goals. Check that your sales align with your core principles and values. Coordinating these will set you up with a full tank of motivation.\n\nTo download my complimentary Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\nMile Marker #2: Picture It\nWhat does reaching your goal look like? More and more, visualization is vital for achieving goals. While you don’t have to break out glue or clippings for a vision board, having a clear image in your mind is crucial to jumpstart your motivation. Taking some quality time to look inward and imagine reaching your goal can hone your focus and keep you feeling inspired to follow through. \n\nVisualizing can be the tools or methods that help you maintain motivation. Tools like calendars, Gantt charts, or spreadsheets can give you a literal vision of a goal and your progress. This also keeps your motivation burning strong.\n\nMile Marker #3: Make Pit Stops\nEven long-haul truckers need to rest and refuel. In the same way, break your goals down into smaller parts to keep your energy up. When you break a massive goal down, it also feels less daunting and more manageable. It gives you a chance to celebrate the progress you’ve made along the way.\n\nYou may be familiar with the sense of satisfaction when half your to-do list is checked off. This can create a domino effect in building up momentum, confidence, and motivation to continue to strive to reach your goals.\n\nMile Marker #4: Say ‘No’ to Multitasking\nThere is growing evidence indicating that multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, juggling several tasks to save time often results in lower quality work and leaves you drained and scatter-brained. \n\nAccording to Happify, you’ve got a certain amount of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual enerSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Procrastination hits at the most inopportune times and halts progress, makes us miss deadlines and causes overwhelm. There are a myriad of reasons for procrastination and in order to help push past its potential downward spiral, you need to understand the reasons you procrastinate. Once you understand the reasons behind your procrastination, you can take steps to alleviate and eliminate it, so you can move forward. \n\nProcrastination can be a threat to your professional productivity and your livelihood. \n\nWhy do you procrastinate? \nThere are many who believe procrastination is a time management issue, but it’s not – it’s an emotional issue. When you delve into the emotional reasons you procrastinate you can move past it. \n\nHere are five reasons people procrastinate: \n1.\tYou’re not sure the project is worth the perceived effort you need to put in. If you’re not invested in the task you can tell yourself “it’s not worth it.” You may be right, but you need to determine how missing this deadline could impact your future self and business. \n\n2.\tYou fear failure. This is a major reason for procrastination – if you don’t start, you can’t fail. Your fear keeps you frozen. Lack of training or knowledge of the overall project could add to that fear. \n\n3.\tYou are already overextended, but still you said “yes” to a new project. If you are already overwhelmed, and you add another project, procrastination is almost sure to follow. \n\n4.\tYour perfectionist tendencies rise up. If you’re concerned that your efforts won’t yield 100% satisfaction, you are afraid to start. The desire to produce a perfect project helps assure you don’t work on it. \n\n5.\tYour time management skills are lacking. If you procrastinate because you are overwhelmed, it could be because you truly do have too many tasks on your plate. However, you could be procrastinating because you don’t know how to properly manage your time and your tasks. Additionally, if you haven’t written down all of the tasks you need to do, you could be imaging you have more to do than you truly do. Write down everything you need to get done and you may see it’s not as overwhelming as you imagined. Prioritize everything on your list with the most important items that will help you make progress on your goals (revenue generation, for example). How many items are on your list that can be delegated – and delegate them?\n\nTo help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! You should be doing only those activities that only you can do and nobody else can. Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful. \n\nDownload my Free Delegation Exercise to help you identify more activities to deleSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are honored to have a very special guest with us who I believe has a message that is good for everyone to hear about having even better health and fitness. Our health is so most important to be able to do what we need to do every day and achieve our goals. \n\nNate Palmer is a fitness and nutrition expert, coach, speaker, and writer who believes that being in incredible shape gives a massive advantage in business, focus, and relationships. He's the #1 bestselling author of The Million Dollar Body Method and Passport Fitness. \n\nNate helps business owners and entrepreneurs improve their physique, finances, and family time using fitness and nutrition as force multipliers.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Nate that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n-Intermittent fasting seems to be more popular these days. Would you suggest we consider intermittent fasting, and if so, what are the benefits of doing fasting?\n-Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? If so, why?\n-How can busy professionals create energy ON DEMAND?\n-What's the best supplement for recovery, sleep, and performance?\n-How can working with your body's natural biorhythms accelerate fat loss results?\n-How do you know if you need a detox from sugar?\n\nThe link below is for you to access Nate’s FREE 5-day sugar detox. https://www.milliondollarbodymethod.com/sugar \n\nSubscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary consultation.\n\nRemember to subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n\n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better worSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You don’t have to be an amazing orator to be an effective business communicator, but you do need to have communication skills that are finely honed. If you’re an entrepreneur or a business team leader, your livelihood or your paycheck could depend upon your communication skills. \n\nWhen you talk with a business owner who has effective communication skills you simply know it. That person is: \n1.\tSuccinct\n2.\tClear\n3.\tA Good Listener\n\nIf you aren’t certain whether your communication skills are as effective as they should be, or if you know they are lacking, I’m going to share seven ways you can easily improve your business communication skills. \n\n1.\tBe complete in your communications. There is no room for being vague when you’re speaking with a client, a potential client, or a team member. Don’t leave the conversation hanging to the point where the individual has to fill in the blanks because you haven’t given all the pertinent facts. Being succinct and direct is always ideal. \n\n2.\tYou need to be clear. This goes hand-in-hand with being complete. If you are delivering a communication and you’re stumbling over your words, backtracking to fill in the blanks of the earlier part of your conversation, and being unclear, you need to take a step back and work on your communication style. When you see the eyes of the listener glaze over or if they stop taking notes, you can be rest assured they aren’t certain where the talk is going, and they have lost track of it. \n\n3.\tYou need to consider the feelings of the individual to whom you’re speaking. With whom are you speaking? Is the person on the same page or at the same level of information for the discussion you’re having? Make sure there is no information spoken that could be misunderstood as that will put the listener at a disadvantage, and he or she may feel you’re withholding information. \n\n4.\tOffer concrete details. If there are steps in a process or in a project that cannot be wavered from, you need to offer those concrete details and back it up with examples. A concrete detail will leave nothing to chance and will help clarify the overall message. \n\n5.\tAll your business communications need to be correct. This is especially true if you’re communicating via email or other written forms of communication. There is no place for spelling or grammar errors. Don’t take shortcuts or do “shorthand” in your business communications. Every written communication you send should be as factually accurate and as grammatically flawless as possible. If you don’t trust yourself to deliver this high level of correctness, hire an editor to proofread your business communications. Spelling and grammar errors may make the reader mistrust the other information you’re conveying. \n\n6.\tLook at every business communication as a way to build relationships. Off-color jokes and misinformation will not build relationships, and it might even cause the listener to put up mental barriers that will prevent him or her from truly listening to the rest of your conversation. \n\n7.\tWhen you are an effective communicator, yoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The idea to establish your business came from the belief that you could do it, that you had it in you. But then somewhere along the journey, you lost the conviction in yourself. Perhaps you wondered things like:\n\n•\tI’m too old to be venturing into this. It’s not within my capacity. \n•\tThis will consume all of me. \n•\tI won’t be able to pull it off. The risks are too great!\n•\tThe last betrayal was too great. I can’t trust people again. \n•\tI’m too old to keep doing this.\n•\tWith continual change, I can’t keep up.\n•\tIf I ask for referrals and introductions from my clients, they will think I’m too pushy.\n\nDo you know what all these statements are? They’re your limiting beliefs. They do nothing but incapacitate you and make excuses for not achieving goals that you desire. The solution for a big change and a big break is only a step away. Do you know what that step is?\n\nIt is overcoming your limiting beliefs and tapping into the power of your mindset. If you don’t know how to do that, keep reading. \n\nInitiating a Shift in Mindset to Overcome Limiting Beliefs\n\nBy overcoming your limiting mindsets, you can earn the freedom, meaningfulness, productivity, purpose, and the fulfillment you deserve. The truth is that nothing is beyond a human being’s reach, only if they put their mind to it. \n\nAll the power rests in the mindset and how you mould it to drive your success and fulfillment. Your mindset is how you think and your intuition regarding certain things. If only you could acknowledge one fact deep into your heart and mind, that limiting beliefs trigger unhappiness, you wouldn’t have difficulty changing it.\n\nIt is often an ignorance of this one vital fact that renders us incapable of overcoming the limiting mindset. A powerful and an unrestricted mindset can take you a long way. It helps you destroy all those barriers that inhibit your achievement of goals and your progress. \n\nLimiting Beliefs - Where do they come from?\n\nFirst of all, let’s understand that limiting beliefs are merely unconscious thoughts that sneak into our mind before we’ve had a chance to block them. These thoughts actually have a very cunning way of using our past bitter experiences to remind us why failure is more likely if we proceed with what we want to. \n\nHence, they stem from our past bad experiences in life or of those in our circle. But they can have other sources of origin as well. Some of those include:\n\n•\tHereditary\nWe do not refer to inheriting hereditary genes here but rather the experiences in our family circle. Limiting beliefs can stem out of the limited system of behaviors, ideas, and practices that we have seen growing up in a particular family environment. \n\n•\tPersonal Beliefs \nThese are the experiences that you have lived yourself in your life thus far and the reasons why you’ve developed some blocks. \n\n•\tSocietal and Cultural Beliefs\nSometimes, our societal and cultural beliefs can influence our confidence in our abilities and potential. There can be many cultural and societal influences that can pose restrictions on our mindset anSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I think you will find Patti to be helpful to you growing your business, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nPatti Mara has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurial owned and operated businesses to reposition them for success and dramatically increase their growth, client retention, and profit. She is the author of UpSolutions – Turning Your Team into Heroes and Customers into Ravings Fans.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Patti that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n1.\tWhat are essential mindsets to position for growth even when in the midst of chaos, whether real or perceived? \n2.\tHow do you switch from transaction-based to relationship-based outcomes?\n3.\tHow to turn challenges and mistakes into lessons that fuel your growth? \n4.\tWhat are the key components to set you and your team up to win? \n5.\tLet’s talk a bit about communication. Our clients are always talking to us; however, are we really listening? \n6.\tWhat's the role of collaboration for growth and market leadership?\n\nYou can find my interview with Patti Mara at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. \n\nSubscribe to get new episodes as they are released.\n\nYou can download Patti’s TouchPoint Scorecard tool for free with a short video training, and button to find out where to buy her book, by going to \nhttps://pattimara.com/theaccountabilitycoach.\n\nMany simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients. An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result. In this example, my business owner coaching client wanted to better hold his support team accountable, so I created a performance assessment tool. This enhances regular communication with each team member about their specific performance of what they are responsible for (whether internal or virtual). It lets the team member feel good about their progress and it helps the business owner feel more confident about what is being done and at what level of performance. You will benefit, just as my clients have, from utilizing this simple and effective performance assessment for every member of your team. Customize it for each person on your team based on their job description. More specifically, each team member should customize it for themselves and you approve it. Schedule a meeting every 90 days to review progress in each area you are measuring. \n \nTo download my complimentary support team performance assessment, so you can customize it for each of your team members, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/support-team-member-progress-assessment/. It is a great communication tool.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest with us who I think you will find to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nMerit Kahn is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development. She is certified as a speaking professional and emotional intelligence expert. She is the author of Myth Shift: Challenging The Truths That Sabotage Success, and she wrote, performed, and produced a one woman inspiring comedy show called Book of Merit.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Merit that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n\n1. You talk about Sales Mindset. What is that exactly? Why does it matter? And, how do I know if my sales mindset is helping or hurting me?\n2. How do I develop a stronger sales mindset?\n3. How do you help people who say they don’t want to be salesy, or they are afraid of other people thinking they are salesy?\n4. What specifically does a strong sales mindset look like in every day action? How does it show up?\n5. What are the most important emotional intelligence attributes for strong salespeople?\n\nYou can find my interview with Merit Kahn at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe to get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nTo learn more about Merit’s Open for Business Framework, go to https://meritkahn.com/podcast/.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. Feel free to share this with others who you think would get value. Let me know how else I can be of assistance to you on your goal achievement journey."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You’ve probably read it all. You’ve opened multiple pages and tabs on the internet in pursuit of that crucial knowledge on how to create even better business goals, so you can accelerate your results.\n\nAs a business owner, your goals represent more than numbers on a scale. They serve as important milestones that motivate you and immortalize your contributions to your business, and to those you serve.\n\nWhen setting your goals, you have to pay attention to what your business stands for, what services or products you provide, who your target market is, how you hope to speak to that market, what solutions you want to provide, what milestones you want to set, and at what point to tick those milestones as complete.\n\nOther than these points, you should be ready to ask for help when your business needs it, hire valuable help, gain important skills, make tough decisions, and put in the work that’ll help you achieve these goals.\n\nEven while doing this, you are not assured of the success of any of these goals. Some goals may make a comeback year after year because they are not attained. When goals make a comeback regularly, it is possible to get frustrated to the point of quitting.\n\nThat’s why these seven tips for creating better business goals comes in handy.\n\n1. Rationalize the Results\nBefore setting your goals, it is best to think about the results you want to achieve. Take a longer look into the future and be reasonable with your expectations. In a year, what do you want to have achieved business-wise? \n\nAre these goals what you truly want? Are they also important enough for you to commit your valuable time and resources to? Are they worth investing in?\n\nWhen you think of the results you want to achieve, you should have absolute confidence in the path you are about to set yourself upon.\n\n2. SMART Goals Are the Key\nWhen creating better goals, you need to apply the SMART principles, which I’m sure you are familiar with. Your goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. \n\nSome people think their goals have to be ‘realistic.’ Realistic is somewhat relative. I believe that setting a goal that may seem a bit out of reach or a challenge works to motivate most people even more. If you don’t achieve this stretch goal, you will feel better because you will have achieved more than you would have originally set as a realistic goal. \n\nWhen your goals meet these principles, you have chalked off the greatest challenges that affect goal setting. Here, you can begin to outline the best business practices that’ll make these goals a reality.\n\n3. Write Out Your Goals\nWhen creating better goals, it is important to write them all out. If you think they can and should be achieved in the time frame chosen, writing them out helps you put them into perspective.\n\nWhen you write out your goals, you can structure and amend them appropriately to make them better. Because they are laid out, you can see your goals in the biggest picture, see their challenges, shortcomings, and blind spots, which will help you restructure them toSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a guest with us who I think you will find inspiring and to give you some ideas and insight on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nMichael Unbroken is an entrepreneur, podcast host, award-winning speaker, advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma, and a best-selling author. He wrote Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Think Unbroken: 8 Steps to Healing Your Inner Child.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Michael that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tHow did you land a six-figure sales job with a Fortune 10 company with no college degree and a high school diploma of a 1.21 GPA, at the age of 21?\n2.\tHow were you able to make that company almost $25 Million Dollars in revenue in 5 years by being on the phone?\n3.\tHow do you commit to doing something when you are scared or afraid of what “might” happen, like making prospecting calls for example?\n4.\tWhat has to happen for people to overcome the fears that they have about something?\n5.\tHow do you overcome limiting beliefs? \n6.\tHow to leverage inner strength? \n7.\tHow do you get unstuck and out of your own way? \n8.\tHow do you navigate fear as an owner? \n\nYou can find my interview with Michael Unbroken at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ or subscribe based on your country and podcast platform preference.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nWant timely and relevant information to help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy your ideal business and ideal life? Subscribe to my business success tips blog by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/. Feel free to share this with others who you think would get value. Let me know how else I can be of assistance to you on your goal achievement journey."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, you’ve certainly heard by now that setting goals, both personally and professionally, is an endeavor of the highest quality and leads to prosperity. It might even start to sound a little cliché, but why does goal setting really matter? After all, you probably have a general idea of where you want to go. Isn’t that enough? \n\nActually, it’s not. Come along with me as I show you why.\n\nLet’s start with your personal life. Maybe there was a point when you knew it was time to take action. Perhaps you wanted to shed some pounds, get more sleep, or eat better. Or maybe you wanted to save more money, give back through volunteer work, or carve out more time for your family and friends. All worthy goals…but where to begin?\n\nEven though it can be challenging to implement substantial changes, the advantages are nearly always in your best interest! But as you probably know, just wanting to achieve goals like these won’t get you very far. \n\nNo, you’ll need a plan.\n\nNow let’s switch gears and consider your life as a professional. Maybe your career is rocking along. You’re exactly where you want to be. Perhaps you’re t-h-i-s close to where you want to be. Or maybe you’re just getting started. No matter the phase of your business, the benefits of good ol’ goal setting can’t be overstated. In fact, it’s essential to your success as a business owner—just like it is in your personal life.\n\nWhile setting goals at work may not trim your waistline like a healthy diet would, it’ll point you in the direction of your dreams. And as a business owner, you really can’t succeed for long without it. Let’s take a closer look.\n\nBenefits of Goal Setting\nAs author, philanthropist, and coach, Tony Robbins, once said, “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible”. That’s a pretty powerful statement. With this in mind, remember that goals are what gives direction and wings to your dreams. \n\nThere are five benefits of goal setting we’ll consider here:\n1.\tYou’ll gain clarity. Without clarity, you may experience a scenario like Abbott and Costello’s famous skit, Who’s on First. While their confusion is undoubtedly entertaining and memorable, you don’t want to create this absurdity in your own workplace. In fact, leaders who don’t set goals are likely to have subpar results, unengaged employees, and a company culture lacking initiative. On the other hand, by having clarity, you’ll better understand the purpose of your goals and align your strategies to that. And to achieve clarity, you must set specific goals.\n\n2.\tYou’ll zoom in on the needed steps. By setting goals, you’re creating a clear, conclusive vision for where you and your company are headed. This step alone puts a laser focus on your actions and decisions, so you can answer the question, “What needs to happen now?” Your sense of direction is defined, and your needed steps are explicit. Your tomorrows are now shaped to meet the short-term and long-term goals you’ve set.\n\n3.\tYou’ll boost your self-confidence. You and I know this through experience: as you encounterSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest with us who I think you will find to be inspirational to you on your goal achievement journey to having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nKhaïry Varre is an executive leader known as THE TIME BENDER at the Unstoppable Entrepreneur. She is a martial artist (which I think is super cool) and former MBA lecturer. She helps elite entrepreneurs become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Khairy that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n1.\tHow do you suggest we bend time to achieve even more at work and at home? \n2.\tWhat do you think are key differences between entrepreneurs who make it seem easy and those who struggle?\n3.\tHow can business owners beat the overwhelm - there is always so much to do! (I can talk about priorities at each level of business)\n4.\tHow can someone get over imposter syndrome to achieve their goals?\n5.\tWhat are some of the impactful pieces of advice that you’ve received, and can share with the audience, that keeps you performing at high levels?\n6.\tWhat are your 4 Strategies to be Unstoppable in work and in life?\n7.\tFor those that have a team or want a team, how do you suggest they build a Profit Warrior team?\n\nYou can find my interview with Khairy at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe to get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\n“Me File” – Where do you keep all the great comments people say to you?\nA “Me File”, as I call it, is simply a place where you keep all the great comments people have said about you, your service, your staff, and your firm. You can keep an electronic document as well as a manila folder with cards or tangible things people have sent you. When you feel your confidence slipping to less than 100% for what you offer, read all the great comments people have said about you over the years to get your confidence cup flowing over again. So many times we disregard all the great comments people share with us and think that “that is my job.” Keeping track of what people send you and what they say about you will help increase your confidence when you need a little more to call prospects, meet with prospects, or just any time you want to feel good about what you do in this world for people.\nWhen you look at your “Me File” and read all the great comments people have said about you, how do you feel?\n\nTo download a simple way to track your glowing comments from clients and people who have worked with you, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/request-your-complimentary-me-file-sample/. \n\nGet a daily Accountability Minute single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", by subscribing to The Accountability Minute at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcasSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As cliché as it sounds, there is nothing else that determines success more than effective goal setting. Effective goals provide the clarity and path to reach success and achievement, including new business plans, professional development to New Year’s resolutions, etc. \n\nHowever, goal setting is not an easy process, despite its crucial role. Goals are the first steps towards our future planning and impact the development of our skills concerning the multiple facets of life. They help us identify the targets where we can launch our proverbial arrows. \n\nHence, it is not an easy process to identify goals. If you wish to pave a smooth and sure way to success, here are a few things you need to know about effective goal setting and achievement. \n\nBefore we launch into a detailed explanation, I’d like you to answer this question. Do you currently possess a mindset that allows growth and achievement of goals through your life and sheer hard work? Your answer determines your mindset power. \n\nYou see, having the right mindset is what establishes the difference between failure and achieving remarkable results. A powerful mindset empowers you to work hard and dedicate your life to making your dreams and ambitions come true. If you don’t own the mindset that allows this, then your achievement quota will be limited and uninspiring. \n\nWhen it comes to effective goal setting, nothing can be more beneficial than a growth mindset. The latter is a form of thinking that convinces your subconscious into believing in your capabilities of success. It urges you to think that you can get whatever you want in life only if you put your mind and effort into it. \n\nAbility undoubtedly plays an integral part too, but it will not suffice till you have a concrete belief system. Moreover, you will have to align your beliefs with the proper habits to propel you into positive action. \n\nDo you know what the most powerful tool humans possess? Yep, it is our brain!\n\nIf you find computers impressive, you’d be awestruck to know that our brains have a series of processors inside, typically like a computer’s. You can only imagine its tremendous capability of thought and conscious actions at a time. This all narrows down to one concrete fact: our brain possesses magnificent processing powers to help us achieve our goals. \n\nTapping into this exceptional power is essential, and here’s how you should do it:\n\nTo tap into this exceptional concept, here are a few helpful tips.\n•\tThe brain is capable of one thought at a time. Hence, it would be best if you only used it positively. Have an internal self-talk and allow your brain to tell you that you can achieve absolutely anything. Allow your brain to eliminate all self-defeating negative talk and replace it with, “I can and will do it!”\n•\tYou possess an unbelievably incredible subconscious mind with a reticulating activation power. Your mind can hear it all, see it all, and process an astonishing amount of data. When you set goals, your subconscious brain captures it. Then it scours the data to create opportunities where you can eaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Ken Attard is the founder of Mindset Malta and The Inside Lane™. Ken specializes as a Mindset Consultant specifically helping Frustrated Entrepreneurs to Adapt and Pivot using his proprietary Arc Method allowing them to have more time freedom. Helping you shift your Mindset to create the results that you desire is without a doubt one of his biggest passions in life. \n\nHere are just a few questions I asked Ken that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1. Why is Mindset so instrumental in creating the results and experiences in your business and your life?\n\n2. What is one of the biggest mistakes that Entrepreneurs make?\n\n3. How can an entrepreneur begin to shift their Mindset towards creating the desired results and experiences (could explain the Triple \"U\" Syndrome™)\n\nCheck out Ken’s Free Masterclass by going to https://adaptandpivotnow.com/.\n\nCheck out my interview with Ken Attard by looking for the Accountability Coach Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries, as well as at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/. \n\nIf you want a short daily fix from me, check out The Accountability Minute which can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\nTo find me on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation.\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\nSubscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help businessSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, you often get pulled in many different directions, which can lead to thinly-spread focus and subpar quality of work. How many times have you started responding to an email, only to have a team member ping you to ask a question about an upcoming project, and then realize you had a meeting starting in two minutes?\n\nWhile there are many things that need your attention, not everything needs your attention right now. You can increase productivity by building a habit of time blocking each day.\n\nTime blocking is the practice of scheduling out each moment of your day on your calendar. It may look overwhelming to have a completely full calendar, but it’s a great way to understand when to focus on certain activities and create much-needed structure in your schedule.\n\nHow to start blocking out time on your calendar\nFilling up your calendar doesn’t mean it needs to be followed exactly, every single day. Allow for flexibility, especially as circumstances change and crises inevitably arise. Think of it more as a framework, a place to get started and increase productivity before you even start working. Let me share some ideal to help you to start setting up your own time blocking calendar or get even better at time blocking.\n\nStart with Your Own Routines\nWhile the majority of your day will be work-related tasks, it’s important to set aside time for your own personal routines. Working out, for example, provides many benefits for business owners. If you prefer exercising in the morning, block off an hour to an hour and a half in the morning on your calendar for your workout time.\n\nBlock Off Dedicated Email Time\nIt can be tempting to check each email as it comes in, but interrupting your current task you are working on to check your email can shift your focus. In doing so, it will take more time to refocus on what you were originally doing, leading to a less productive work session. Block off a couple of one-hour blocks during the day, as needed, to check and respond to emails. I recommend 11:00 and 4:00, so you aren’t checking email first thing and getting off schedule first thing in the morning.\n\nSave Time for Lunch\nDon’t forget to eat! Schedule lunch breaks or quick 15-minute breaks as needed. The rule is, if they’re on your calendar, you have to take them. This also helps you to set boundaries, so that others can’t disturb you during those set times. Taking a break to eat and recharge throughout the day can keep you mentally sharp and reset your creative juices. Go ahead, you deserve it.\n\nBlock Off Time for Projects or Specific Tasks\nHow granular you want to get on your calendar depends on your preference—you can either block off time each day for “Daily tasks” or for specific tasks, such as “Write first draft of Forbes article.” If you’re more creative in the mornings, use that time to be intentional about crafting a vision for your company, or taking notes from books or podcasts with ideas you want to implement. If the afternoon is when you feel most productive, set aside a chunk of time in the afternoon for task batching.\n\nMSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Business professionals like you know that goal setting is vital. But sometimes, the process may feel overwhelming, or perhaps it just hasn’t worked well for you in the past. Have no fear. You will find the eight helpful tips I’m sharing with you to help you meet your goals. These go beyond the basics of goal setting, like brainstorming, writing your goals down, and creating an action plan. So, let’s go!\n\n1.\tPrioritize listening. For any business professional to meet their goals, they must possess a crucial soft skill: open-mindedness. This term means you can take in information that might challenge your beliefs. You’re able to ask questions and allow others to express their opinions, even if you disagree. Closed-minded people only care about their own viewpoints, and typically, they don’t give any consideration to other ideas. Without open-mindedness as a leader, you likely will not reach your goals, so listen, remain open-minded, and model trust and cooperation.\n\n2.\tUse strategic thinking. Sadly, failing to consider issues from a different perspective is common—plus limiting and short-sighted. Strategic thinking, though, means you can analyze critical factors that affect long-term success. To improve this skill, consider the big picture and planning ahead. Then, you’re able to view your options and make more intentional decisions. Strategic thinking helps put your thoughts into action, allowing you to meet those goals.\n\nApplying strategic thinking practices to your business will accelerate your success by allowing a crystal-clear focus to drive daily tasks - for you and your team. To download my complimentary copy of a strategic thinking model, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/strategic-thinking-model/. \n\n3.\tCommunicate confidence. Think of confidence as an aura that accompanies you everywhere. Confidence causes people to notice when you enter a room. You turn their heads because your demeanor communicates poise and dignity. And by being self-assured, your team has a reason to look up to you. Then, they’re more inspired to work, creating a productive and trusting atmosphere that leads to high achievement. \n\n4.\tGuide your team like a coach. You may have had a favorite coach growing up. They likely guided and encouraged you rather than just barking blunt or unhelpful directions. With a coaching mindset, you’re able to communicate that you respect your employees, believe in their ability to grow, and value their contributions and actions. When correction is necessary, you help them succeed rather than making them feel bad. Effectively guiding your employees has a lot to do with your prosperity as a business owner—and it can move you in the direction of your goals.\n\n5.\tImplement proper time management. Wasted time is gone forever, and it’s one thing we can’t purchase or get more of! With this in mind, don’t spend time on tasks that won’t matter a year from now. Instead, learn to say no, budget your time, delegate, and—you guessed it—set goals. Since goals are action-based, meeting them requires proper time management. Strive to do Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nI just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support.\n\nIt is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you.\n\nI believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world. That's why I'm so excited to serve our community.\n\n2021 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2022.\n\nWhen hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.\n\nThank you for your continued support and I hope you let me know how else I can be of service to you in 2022 and beyond.\n\nI wish you a very healthy, happy, and profitable new year. \n\nOprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” \n\nI welcome your comments and feedback on how I can help you make 2022 your best year ever!\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. I very much appreciate you listening."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Life is in continual motion. There seems to be a blur between life and work and that is especially true for an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, it seems, have a harder time separating work and life and home; they feel they need to be always available and always in “client search mode” as well as running the business. \n\nAre there secrets to attaining a work life balance? They aren’t exactly secrets, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of life, we forget to breath and we allow our work and lifelines to coincide. Now is the time to take a step back and untangle those lines and get back to a better balance. \n\nIt is important to find a balance that makes both life and work fulfilling and enjoyable. If you don’t, you risk burnout in both areas of your life. Keep in mind that you won’t likely notice a large sign that lets you know your life and work are out of balance. The imbalance usually happens slowly and subtly, until you get to the point where you’re not functioning well in either aspect of your life. \n\nLet’s explore five ways I’ve learned that will help you attain a more balanced work and life. \n\n1.\tYou need to have boundaries. Even if you work from a home office you need to set office hours – this is for your clients and your family. Clients need to appreciate that you’re not on call 24-hours a day. Family needs to understand that between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm you’re working and shouldn’t be disturbed. These boundaries need to apply to your technology as well. Even if you’ve closed the literal door on your office, if you have your smart phone continually within reach, you will be distracted and tempted to check social media and emails and your work may again bleed into your home and family life. \n\n2.\tJust let it go. Being a perfectionist and trying to be everything to everyone is a recipe for disaster and burn out. If you’re feeling stressed in your personal life, you need to delve deeper into what those stressors are. The same goes for your work life; what is adding to your stress? Once you know what your stressors are, you can take steps to find those items you can simply let go of. Are there items that simply do not matter in the big picture? If so, cut them loose. The more items you can let go of (and that may mean delegating work or home tasks to others) the more balanced your life will be. \n\n3.\tWhat are your priorities? Just as important as knowing what your priorities are is knowing why they are important. Before you leave your office, or go to bed at night, take a few moments to plan your following day. Look back at what you’ve accomplished today and assess its impact on your work and your life. How did you spend your time? Did you spend it wisely? Were there parts of your day that lifted you up and made you smile and parts that had you shaking your head and wondering what went wrong? When you prioritize, then analyze how your priorities were met, you can better see if your day was productive and effective or if you squandered time on tasks that didn’t forward your dream of a work life balance. \n\n4.\tYou need down time. SchedSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation.\n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\". You can find The Accountability Minute on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ as well as on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value complimentary resources.\nSubscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Take advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Dr. Frank Buck is currently ranked #1 in the world by Global Gurus Top 30 in the \"time management category.\" His book Get Organized!: Time Management for School Leaders has shown countless people an easier way to navigate life. Dr. Buck’s mission is to help busy professionals achieve total control over their time and the peace of mind that nothing is falling through the cracks. I know you will get value from what Frank shares today because we call can be even more productive and accelerate the achievement of our goals, if we choose to.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Frank that you will benefit from when you listen to his interview:\n\n1.\tFor the person who uses a paper planner and is thinking about going digitally, where would you have them start?\n\n2.\tWe know how important it is to take notes during meetings (both group and 1-on-1) and phone calls, as well as virtually. How can I use digital organization to make those notes more valuable? Frank uses Evernote. You can also consider LiveScribe (https://us.livescribe.com/) and Onenote as good options for note taking tools and use as a resource source. \n\n3.\tYou talk about digital organization allowing tools to work together. Can you give us some examples? What about Slack, Basecamp, Wrike, Asana, Calendar appointment programs like Calendly?\n\n4.\tYou say your day involves doing only two things. That sounds hard to believe. What are those two things?\n\n5.\tWhat do you think is the purpose of having an organized life, from your perspective?\n\nTo learn more, visit Frank’s website at FrankBuck.org. When you join his email list, you will receive two free gifts. One of those is an ebook showing you how to use the Ticker System and also how to set up and use Remember The Milk.\n\nFrank Buck's new book is Get Organized Digitally! and releases December 28, 2021. This book is your go-to source, presenting the \"nuts and bolts\" of exactly how to make technology work for you in both your personal and professional life. Check it out by going to https://amzn.to/39Usndd. \n\nCheck out my interview with Frank Buck by looking for the Accountability Coach Podcast, which can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries, as well as at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/. \n\nIf you want a short daily fix from me, check out The Accountability Minute which can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\nTo find me on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You have what they need! So, how do you get them to realize that you are the solution to what they are looking for, so they can be even more successful? Here are 5 steps for inspiring clients to want to work with you. It’s a win-win for everyone.\n\nStep 1: Get Them Talking\nFirst and foremost, make the conversation about them. Take the focus off “getting the sale” and instead use this time together to evaluate if you are the best person to assist them. Remember, you don’t want to work with anyone; you want to work ideal clients.\n\nAlthough you will be using this initial time together to evaluate if you want to work with them, keep the conversation focused on the prospective client.\n\nWhat is their current biggest struggle or challenge?\nWhat is their most immediate or long-term goal?\nWhat kind of support or guidance are they looking for?\n\nIf, at the end of the conversation, you conclude they are a potential ideal client, continue to Step #2.\n\nIf, at any point in the conversation, it’s apparent they are not an ideal client or if you feel you are not the best person to help them, politely end the conversation by thanking them for their time and clarifying how they can proceed. *If you are unable or unwilling to assist them, refer them to another reputable, high-quality resource whenever possible.\n\nStep 2: Connect Them to Their Current Pain\nThere must be a starting point where you help the prospective client see where they are right now. In other words, they must know where they are right now before they can receive guidance to get where they want to go. From there, it’s important to remember that there are only ever two driving forces behind customers and clients who sign up to work with you and your firm:\n\n1) Reducing/Eliminating pain or \n2) Increasing pleasure\n\nThe first step in inspiring them to work with you (assuming they are a potential ideal client, and you want to work with them) is to help them feel their current pain. Get them talking about their biggest struggle or challenge - help them connect to the discomfort - and then lead them through Step 3. \n\nStep 3: Inspire Them to Imagine Future Possibilities\nHelp them see that what they desire is possible - and that you can assist them in achieving it. Get them talking about their immediate and long-term goal(s) - asking how they feel imagining the real possibilities of their future. Reassure them that achieving any goal is simply a step-by-step process of “right steps” - and that you can successfully guide them through the process with greater ease and improved results.\n\nStep 4: Explain How You Can Help Them\nGo deeper into detail of how you can help them reduce their pain/increase their pleasure and achieve their goals. Emphasize in this step why you’re the best person to assist them in this process, by detailing a brief overview of the steps involved. \n\n(Don’t give too much away. Provide a brief overview of the entire process or an in-depth view into a single step. You want to provide enough information to highlight your expertise and activate their confidence in you, but you Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, there are things you must do in order to accomplish your goals, so you can have the kind of business and life you have dreamed of having. From managing a team to handling clients - and everything in between - it can be easy to lose complete control of your day. We all have the same 24 hours available each day; it’s how we chose to use those 24 hours that’s makes the difference.\n\nMeetings, client services, and a To-Do List a mile long are frequent daily tasks in the world of running a business. The key is to find an effective way to handle our daily routine to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals in the shortest amount of time and the least amount of effort.\n\nTip #1: Break Goals Down Into Daily Action Steps - and Track Them\nSomewhere between running a business and having a personal life, it’s not uncommon for our goals to fall by the wayside. Sure, we write out a Goal List, but it ends up at the bottom of a large stack of papers on our desk or filed away in a drawer, or in an electronic file on your desktop. If you are not paying attention to your goals on a daily basis, you’re probably taking the long way around. Break goals down into daily action steps and put them into your daily calendar/diary/or planner. Those action steps should be labeled high priority and handled as early on in the day as possible, or at the best time that leads to the best result. No excuses.\n\nTip #2: Remove Distractions and Interruptions from Your Life\nWasting time on low priority tasks is one of the most common sources of interrupting your success. Email - texting - social media - internet surfing - personal phone calls - chatting - etc. are time wasters for many of us. Work hours should be reserved for work. Distractions need to be a thing of the past and not the present, if you want to achieve your goals in the timeframe you have set. (Close email and internet outside specific time blocks. Turn off the ringer on your phone or filter calls through a team member. Remove paperwork that you are not currently working on from your sight.) Create a system that works best for you - and stick to it. Consistent execution of new habits that put you in the highest probability position to make better progress, so you can create the business and life you want is key. \n\nTip #3: Be Aware of Sabotaging Habits\nNo one is ever completely free of self-sabotaging habits, which is why it’s important to be aware of your tendencies. When you are aware of your sabotaging habits, you can easily spot them - and stop them - from distracting you from your success. Whether you create procrastination, overwhelm, emotional crisis, physical exhaustion, relationship drama - or a host of other common habits - you’re creating self-sabotage. Achieving your goals becomes a lot easier when you can spot troublesome habits, and consciously and quickly get yourself back on track.\n\nTip #4: Get Clear on the Why\nWhen you get clear on why you’re working on any particular task, you can intellectually grasp whether you really need to be doing it at all or having someone else do Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Should I turn left at the fork in the road or right? Should I agree to take on a non-ideal client that could be more work than waiting for an ideal client? Is this new job offer right for me or should I stay where I am? Should I have the fish or the beef? The choices we make impact our lives – sometimes in profound ways, others in subtle ways. \n\nSometimes, though, we feel overwhelmed at the variety of options ahead of us and we can’t, or won’t, make a decision. There is a song lyric that goes something like, “if you choose not to decide you still have made a choice.” I always find that profound especially at those times when I don’t make a decision, or can’t decide which decision is the “right” one. \n\nIf you’re faced with decisions regularly, and who isn’t, it can be overwhelming. We can then start to suffer from decision fatigue. This state can impact us in small, or large ways. For example, if you get out of bed in the morning and the first thing you’re faced with is a refrigerator or cupboard full of breakfast choices, your brain is going into overload before you’ve even truly started the day. Imagine you decided the night before, “I am going to have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.” When you do this, you start your day without having to make a decision and can save your decision making for when you’re ready to start your workday. \n\nThere are some choices you will make in your life that have the potential to impact you in profound ways. Let’s explore three choices that I think might make a big impact: \n\n1.\tThe people with whom you surround yourself. The company you keep – professionally and personally – impacts how you see yourself, whether you’re encouraged or discouraged by them and the type of influence they may exert. Jim Rohn wrote, “you are the average of the five people with whom you spend the most time.” Who are your people and how do they impact you? Are they positive or negative? Their outlook can impact your outlook – either good or bad. \n\n2.\tHow do you spend your time? In your 24-hour day what do you do? Do you work? Care for children or aging parents? Do you have hobbies? Do you have pets with whom you spend time? When you’re not sleeping, what are you doing? You don’t have to be continually productive, but you do want to find ways to spend your days that make you happy. You can spend your time sleeping on the couch or surfing the internet or you could spend your time with friends, reading a book, learning a hobby, growing a business, etc. \n\n3.\tHow do you react to the world around you? In the Serenity Prayer it reads, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” I take this to heart when I have to tell myself to let some things go. There are things in the course of my day I have no control over, and I can decide to fight against it or accept it. If I am invested in something and can effect change, I just might. I know the “wisdom to know the difference” makes an impact on my emotions and my happiness. \n\nAccept the fact that sSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Since today is Thanksgiving in the United States, I thought you might enjoy a short poem. Levity is always a good thing, I think.\n\nHere’s your Funny Ode to Thanksgiving\nMay your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, \nMay your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. \nMay your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize, \nAnd may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs!\n\nHappy Thanksgiving to those of you in the United States! If you aren’t in the US, have a fantastic day and remember to aim for what you want each and every day! \n\nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nFor more help with growing your business and accelerating your results, reach out to me today and schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\nSubscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Some days you’d rather be in bed watching Netflix, going surfing, or skiing, than picking up the phone to make client acquisition (revenue generation) calls to increase business revenue. It happens to the best of us, even those of us that love our business. When you feel uninspired to tackle that to-do list, try one or more of these 10 tips, I’m about to share with you, to ramp up your motivation level and be productive again. \n\n1.\tGet Digital. In today’s digital world, there’s an app, podcast, or video for everything, including motivation. According to American Express’s blog on motivation, commitment trackers such as Stridesapp or Beeminder can give you that extra push to keep up with your long-term and short-term goals. The article also suggested writing the goals down on pen and paper for extra focus, and I certainly agree with this, and all my clients have their specific long-range and short-range goals written down.\n\n2.\tSet Milestones. Working on a long-term goal can seem endless at times, which results in a loss in motivation. Setting smaller milestones to hit along the way keeps the motivation level up and gives you something to celebrate along the journey. As soon as you break up a large project into smaller tasks, you can start checking them off your list and feeling like you are getting the job done! \n\n3.\tReward Yourself. Give yourself something to work toward and acknowledge tasks when they are completed. When you hit a milestone, treat yourself to something. It could be a latte at Starbucks, a movie, a massage, or a new pair of shoes. Whatever makes you happy, this type of incentive is effective in maintaining motivation for both you and your team. \n\n4.\tWalk Away. For those times when you just can’t get focused, take a break from your desk and get a change of scenery. It could be a cup of coffee at the local coffee shop or a walk around the block. Changing your environment might refresh you enough to get back into it with a fresh perspective when you return to your desk. \n\n5.\tBrainstorm. Carve out a few quiet minutes to sit down alone and let your mind go. Think about ways to grow the business, get new clients, improve your marketing materials and efforts---wherever you see a weakness in your business, think about a solution to it. How can you prevent the competition from getting ahead of you? \n\n6.\tThink Positively. Sometimes, inspiration can be hard to find at work, but there is no room for negativity when it comes to staying energized. Positive affirmations can increase your motivation. Say what you are trying to accomplish aloud or write yourself a note that says, ‘I can do it!’. In addition, knowing that what you do in your business helps people in some capacity can up the motivation factor. \n\n7.\tGet Feedback. Be open to constructive criticism. Sometimes it is hard to accept that a client has moved on to another company but understanding the why can help you build an even better business. Chances are, if one client has an issue with something, others might too, and you will be able to worSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Do you surround yourself with dream squashers or are you surrounded by individuals who listen to your dreams for your business and urge you to pursue them? Do you think big for your business? Do you look at where your business stands today and think, “this is good enough” or “what if I try something new and it upsets the successes I’ve attained?” Do you give yourself enough credit to allow yourself to dream big? \n\nRemember, not every big dream has to come to fruition of a “mission accomplished.” But, every big dream may have a kernel of an action step that will help you think outside the proverbial box and could potentially spark a new idea to do something you’re currently doing better, faster, or at a higher level of income producing effect? \n\nHow Can Big Thinking Grow Your Business? \n\nTake a moment and ask yourself: What is your dream for your business? Do you want to be the next Amazon or Uber? Do you want to be the biggest XYZ firm in your city or part of the country? Are you looking to take your business nationwide or worldwide? \n\nDo you even allow yourself to have those big dreams? Many business owners, when asked, “What is the big dream for your business this year” will say: \n1.\tI’d like to bring in an additional $1,000 a month.\n2.\tI’d like to grow by 10% in clients and income.\n3.\tI’d like to outsource some of my tasks.\n4.\tI’ll be happy to maintain the status quo.\n5.\tI hadn’t even thought of a big dream… I’m just trying to maintain my current level.\n\nThis is what I call “expectation” thinking. You expect to stay where you are and that thinking leads to your getting exactly what you expected. What if you allowed yourself the audacity to say, “I’d like to grow my income by $5,000 a month” or “I want to exceed last year’s sales by 50%”.\n\nWhat’s stopping you? \n\nIs it because you’re afraid to think big? What do you think would have happened if Henry Ford hadn’t thought big? Would we have had automobiles? Every successful business started out as a small idea that was pushed to higher levels by an entrepreneur who thought big. \n\nBig, audacious goals don’t have to become setbacks if you didn’t achieve a 50% higher sales revenue. If you shot for 50% and achieved 30% isn’t that a big win? It’s certainly a bigger win than a 10% increase. Although if you’d considered a 10% increase you would likely have met that, but would it feel as good as aiming for 50% and attaining 30%? Probably not! \n\nHow can you become a big thinker in your business? \n\n1.\tAsk bigger questions. When you think big, you aim higher. When you think big you push yourself out of your comfort zone and take a chance. It’s exhilarating to take that leap. Ask yourself, “What would life and my business look like if I grew the business by 40, 50 or even 60% this year?” There is no harm in asking those bigger questions. In fact, the answer to “what would it look like” may be the motivating factor in your pursuing that big goal. \n\n2.\tNetwork with like-minded big thinkers. If you surround yourself with entrepreneurs who are always asking, “what if” you may pick up theiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Finding and retaining quality staff whether you’re hiring employees or contractors, can be a difficult task for many entrepreneurs. There are a myriad of reasons this is true. It takes a focused, strategic approach to hiring and growing your team that will help propel you and your business forward. \n\nSometimes, though, no matter how well you have hired and how many strategies you have in place for a “good hire” it just doesn’t work out and you have to start over. Starting over with hiring and training a new employee or even getting a contractor up to speed on what you need done is a drain – physically and emotionally for the entrepreneur and financially for the business. \n\nHow can you find and retain quality staff? \n\nLet’s explore 7 steps you can take that can help you increase your success. \n1.\tBe very clear on what you want the individual to do. If you hire someone and they think they are doing A and you want them to do B and perhaps C, and you didn’t tell them up front, they may balk and leave. If you hire for task A but then add on B and C without further compensation you may have to re-hire or pay to train them, if you are interested. If you believed you were hiring for A, B, and C, you need to be clear about the tasks and the expectations for everyone’s benefit. \n\n2.\tLeave the door open for negotiation on tasks and responsibilities. You may hire someone who far exceeds your expectations and your business grows. It may get to the point where, because of growth, you need to hire a new person who can take on tasks D and E. Don’t forget to ask the original hire whether he or she can, or wants to, take on those new tasks, if they have the skill set to do them. Don’t overlook a chance to promote from within. Just because you hired for a person for ABC, doesn’t mean that individual doesn’t have other hidden talents you’ve never discussed. The people that get you to one level, might be or might not be the same people to help you get to your next level of success.\n\n3.\tHave a very clear and specific written job description. It is not enough to simply say what you want done. Give the new team member a detailed job description – not so detailed that it’s novel length, but detailed enough that you both understand the deliverables and agree to them. \n\n4.\tBe open to suggestions on potential changes to procedures. If you have a new staff member who looks at some of your current procedures (assuming you have all tasks documented, which most firms don’t) and can streamline them, ask for more details about what they’re proposing. If they can help make things easier, more streamlined, or better in any way, encourage them to do so.\n\n5.\tTreat your new hire as a member of the team. No one wants to work with a dictator or a micromanager. If you were clear in your hiring requirements, you should be able to rest easy that the tasks you’re hiring for are those which you can delegate and trust the new hire to do on your behalf. \n\n6.\tTrain the new hire. Yes, you’re hiring the best expert for the job you need done, BUT this new person needs to know how youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "It is way too easy to let the day get away from you simply because you are unfocused. When this happens, it may not be detrimental to your business and its viability. But if you find that you’re wasting time daily and can’t stay focused, you will begin to lose motivation because you’re not seeing to-dos getting checked off. If your business is suffering you may not even place the blame on being unfocused, but it could very well be the case. \n\nDo you find yourself staring out the window or scrolling through social media and tell yourself, “I’m just going to look on social media for five minutes” then discover that it’s been a half an hour or an hour or longer? It’s easy to get distracted. It’s easy to lose focus and when this happens regularly you need to determine the underlying cause. If you were formerly focused and stuck to tasks and didn’t waste time, what is happening now that you’re not focused? \n\nFor many entrepreneurs the reason for losing focus and wasting time is procrastination, pure and simple. If you want to manage your time effectively and be more efficient and productive you need to get to the root cause of your lack of focus. \n\nLet’s first look at four habits that waste your time and that are insidious to productivity. \n\n1.\tThe internet and social media. If you’re researching an item for your business it is easy to go down a rabbit hole, and it’s also easy to get off track from your original research topic. If you don’t have the willpower to stay off the internet or from constantly checking email or responding to social media pings. Turn off the apps that distract you and reward yourself with social media or email time once the task(s) at hand has been completed. \n2.\tKeep your work housed on one device. When you switch between your work desktop and your home laptop and check your email on your phone and not your computer and then pull out your tablet to scroll social media you are pulling your focus into too many directions. Every time you move from one device to another you are more likely to get distracted. \n3.\tHave a schedule and use a calendar. If you write down your tasks and have a specific schedule for particular tasks you are more likely to keep your focus and not waste time. Set a timer while you’re working on a particular task and don’t let yourself stop until the timer goes off. Avoid the distraction of setting the timer on your phone unless you use a voice command to do so. Once you open your phone and get to the timer setting, you’re more likely to get pulled into email and social media notifications. \n4.\tPrioritize your tasks and give them specific deadlines. If you know you need to complete something by a set date or time, you’re more likely to stick to it than if you had a vague deadline of “finish by the end of the week.” \n\nNow that you have a road map to find those detours that get you off track and help you lose your focus, let’s look at four ways to implement procedures to keep you from wasting time. \n\n1.\tCreate a to-do or a form in your daily planner or your online calendar for those tasks you needSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Business owners typically “live” their principles. They may not stand up and shout, “Here are the principles by which I run my business and live my life” but their principles are embedded in their thoughts, words, and actions. \n\nIf you’re not certain what your business principles are, if you want to add more principles to your arsenal, or if you simply want to understand business principles, let’s explore a list of 11 for you to ponder. \n\nOne of the challenges many people struggle with is trying to have personal satisfaction while running a business without sacrificing one for the other. Your principles will help drive your business and help you get back to a more satisfying personal life. \n\n1.\tWhat are your strengths? When you focus on what you’re strong in, you can find ways to address business weaknesses. One way to best address a business weakness is to delegate those tasks at which you struggle. When you do this, you remove that struggle from your plate, and you can fully focus on the strengths you bring to the table. I think it is better to work on strengths and delegate everything else, if possible. \n\n2.\tFocus on short-term goals on your way toward your large dreams. When you are striving toward an audacious goal, you may sacrifice personal or family time in its pursuit. When you set short-term goals, you can work toward them, chip away at the larger goal, and know that you’re making progress without sacrificing your dreams. \n\n3.\tWhat personal goals do you have? If you aren’t certain how your business will enhance your personal goals, how will you know if you’ve reached personal satisfaction nirvana? Personal goals should be the driving force behind business goals. Know what you want to, and need to, achieve personally, then work your business dreams around those principle-driven goals. \n\n4.\tDo you practice what you preach? If you “preach” about taking the weekends off of work to recharge your batteries, but you spend the weekends working and sacrificing personal time, you need to take a step back and rethink where your principles got off track and get back on track. \n\n5.\tCelebrate wins at work and at home. When your personal and your business principles mesh you can and should celebrate. Even if you’re a solopreneur, unless you’re single and have no immediate family and don’t even share your life with a goldfish – you are NOT going it alone. A supportive personal team will help you achieve your business goals. Thank those who are helping and supporting you. \n\n6.\tBe a lifelong learner. If you’re living under a rock, you will be unaware of changes in the market, trends in your industry, and even failing relationships because of your focus on your work. Read. Attend classes. Network with business colleagues. Listen to podcasts. Spend time with family and learn new hobbies and follow new passions together. \n\n7.\tThe items on which you focus are those which you ultimately achieve. Take time to focus on those items you want and don’t dwell on the negatives or the “what ifs” of what you’re striving toward. “If you dream it you canSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The North Star (or Polaris), located directly above the North Celestial Pole, holds a lot of meaning. While it’s not the brightest star, it’s easy to locate. As an actual, noteworthy, and reliable point in the night sky, it’s a significant symbol for guidance and achievement. \n\nConsider these examples. For centuries, ships relied on celestial navigation, guided by the North Star. In addition, the North Star offered hope and freedom for the enslaved during abolition. While you may not be crossing literal seas or lands, the idea of finding the North Star—your North Star—can highlight the value of goal setting. \n\nHaving a goal, no matter the size, is crucial for reaching success in any venture. Imagine attending a meeting or announcing a new policy without any idea of your end goal. Not only would that be confusing, but it would also slow down productivity—and possibly hurt the collective morale and trust of your team members. \n\nInstead, setting your sights on a goal, or North Star, offers you and your team a clear vision. Once you understand the significance of goal setting, you’ll be able to set realistic and ambitious goals with ease. Let’s explore four insights to shine light on the value of goals—and lay a clear path toward your North Star of success.\n\nInsight #1: Start with Clarity in Mind\nFirst, clarity for your goals is vital. If you don’t know where your business is going, it’s impossible to achieve real progress. And without a clear roadmap and explanation, a goal could appear unnecessary or out of place to your employees. \n\nFor example, you wouldn’t choose a random number of sales as your goal without taking the time to research what makes the most sense for your firm’s success. Nor would you ask your employees to waste time in unnecessary meetings or to duplicate work processes. If you’re setting up a product launch, though, you’d ensure your item sells well by clarifying how to get those sales. Start your goal-setting process by clarifying the steps needed to get where you’re going.\n\nInsight #2: Determine Direction and Details\nNext, having a sense of direction when goal setting is crucial. Imagine a child’s birthday party with a piñata: blindfolded youngsters swing wildly in hopes of breaking open all the candy. While this is fun for a celebration, it’s not the way to set goals! \n\nMaking sure you’re heading in the right direction with goal setting is key—instead of swinging wildly in hopes of getting it right. Knowing the what, why, and how of a goal points you in the right direction—and your sense of direction increases as you focus on the specifics. So, rather than setting vague goals that generalize your vision, you’ll want to aim for specific figures, dates, and other details. \n\nInsight #3: Build in a Margin for Error\nThird, you need a margin for error. If you’re a free thinker, having clear, specific goals laid out may feel like painting yourself into a corner. But look at it this way: no matter the goal, you’ll likely run into some obstacles you weren’t expecting. As a business owner, you’re navigating economic, culturalSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Daryl Woodhouse has appeared on 200+ stages, workshops and conferences, live and virtually across 60+ countries. From his experience, Daryl knows that a healthy life-work balance isn’t just good for your wellbeing, it has a profound impact on business success. Daryl equips leaders and entrepreneurs with all they need to achieve more, work less, and avoid burnout. This all sounds good to me, so I hope you also get value from insights Daryl shared with me.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Daryl that you will benefit from when you listen to his interview:\n•\tSince starting your first business in 2012, you achieved 7 figures in revenue within a few years, winning many awards from innovation excellence and client success studies. Please briefly explain what the major contributors were to you being able to accomplish such good success in a short period of time.\n\n•\tShare with us the 8 ways to boost workplace productivity & wellbeing, so we can get an idea on how to get started doing this in our business.\n\n•\tCan you easily share what you call your ‘Perfect Week Planner’ template and give us practical and easy to implement tips?\n\n•\tWhat did you do to achieve a happier life by working 4 days a week, so you could increase your career and business success?\n\n•\tHow can we achieve more at work, without increasing our work hours?\n\nTo learn more about what Daryl does, connect with him on Linked-in or go to https://darylwoodhouse.com. \n\nApplying Strategic Thinking practices to your business will accelerate your success by allowing a crystal-clear focus to drive daily tasks - for you and your team. To download my complimentary copy of a strategic thinking model, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/strategic-thinking-model/. \n\nIt is amazing to me how many people don’t have a specific agenda for meetings they hold and then they wonder why meetings take so long. Our time is valuable, so we want to use it wisely. To help you with creating an agenda and action items that will result from the meeting, take a look at my worksheet template and modify it to work for you. \n\nThe purpose for the Agenda & Action Item Worksheet is to provide clarity on what you want to accomplish in the meeting… and clarity on who is going to do what following the meeting. Download this template and see how it might be of value to you in your various meetings with clients, prospects, strategic alliances, team members, etc. To download my complimentary meeting agenda and action item worksheet template, go to http://tinyurl.com/yy24484q.\n\nIf you want a short daily fix from me, check out The Accountability Minute which can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.\nTo find me on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne BacSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Developing time management skills enables you to accomplish high-level goals that accelerate your business success. Time remains our most valuable resource. The most successful professionals master their time utilization, so their \"hours worked\" align with meaningful objectives. These time management skills guide seasoned professionals in their craft.\n\nSo, the five time management skills you want to master are:\n\n1. Schedule Calls Within Time Blocks\nBusiness professionals love to hear the phone ringing. A prospect, partner, or client resides on the other line, waiting for you to pick up the phone. However, fielding calls throughout the day can present a problem. If you spend too much time fielding all your calls, you will not have enough time for outreach and building your brand. Hiring someone on your team to field calls for you greatly alleviates this issue, if you don’t already have someone in place. The person answering the phone can schedule a time for you to call back the prospect or handle the entire call themselves, so you don’t have to.\n\nConnecting with colleagues and people in your local area on Linked-in and asking for introductions to potential clients expands your pipeline. Taking calls throughout the day limits your ability to perform these activities.\n\nScattering your calls throughout the day will give you little time to embrace deep work for your other objectives. Scheduling your calls within a time block gives you set hours to get into the flow with other activities. Setting a time block is one of the best time management skills to master. This practice cultivates deep work, which is an essential element of highly successful professionals. \n\nSome of the most productive people in the world swear by time blocking. Ever heard of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Michael Hyatt, or Cal Newport? Yep – all time-blockers. They’re squeezing every drop of productivity from their days, and you can do the same.\n\n2. Identify and Prioritize Your KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)\nTime blocking gives you a scheduling framework to input activities. We all know specific tasks deserve more attention than others, but which tasks deserve the most attention for your business? Rather than take a guess, let your KPIs guide you.\n\nDecide the vital KPIs for your business and prioritize work that matches up with your KPIs. Revenue growth and profitability are two common KPIs. Professionals focusing on these KPIs would focus on activities that bring in revenue and increase profit margins.\n\nDigging deeper into general KPIs such as revenue growth and profitability gives you further clarity on your priorities. If you make the bulk of your revenue through specific products or services, prioritize activities that effectively fill up your pipeline with the greatest opportunities. If connecting with people on Linked-in more effectively fills up your pipeline than writing industry articles, then you should obviously prioritize Linked-in over articles. \n\n3. Put Less Work On Your Plate \nWhen you identify KPIs, it gets easier to implement other time management skiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you’re a list-maker, you know there’s nothing like checking items off when complete. In fact, a rush of endorphins floods your brain! The neurotransmitter dopamine produces satisfaction and happiness, making you feel accomplished and propelling you to get more done.\n\nBut first, you have to actually create that to-do list, which, for some people, can feel like a massive undertaking. After all, making a list (which is really a form of setting goals) requires thinking through many elements, including the things like:\n•\tDeciding what needs to be done\n•\tDetermining how to prioritize\n•\tForcing ourselves to be specific\n•\tBreaking jobs down into smaller steps\n•\tScheduling times to check our progress\n•\tHolding ourselves accountable\n•\tKnowing when to say no\n\nIf you’re feeling overwhelmed after reading that, you’re not alone! In actuality, science tells us that only 8% of people meet their goals. That means 92% of people don’t. Those are some pretty dismal statistics, but I have hope to offer you. My objective is to help you understand the power of goal setting and why it’s a critical habit for you and your career. \n\nWhat’s the Secret?\nYou might be wondering if you really need to set goals. You might say, Anne, some people work better spontaneously, approaching life by the seat of their pants. Yes, sometimes that’s true. But I’m here to remind you that, in most cases, a goal without a roadmap is just a pipe dream. \n\nThe elite 8% of successful goal setters have discovered a secret: you must start with the end in mind. The 8% know where they want to go, and they create a path for how to reach that destination. Even though it can be challenging to get started, remaining passive in any goal will prevent you from thriving.\n\nIntentions and Ambitions\nLet’s look at your personal life for a couple of examples. Imagine you want to improve your golf game, but to achieve this goal, you’ll need to do more than hope! To enhance your chip shots, drives, or putts, you must take action. So, you hire a golf coach to learn about proper stance, grip, and posture. Sure—this takes time, effort, and commitment, but the 8% have refined the follow-through necessary to achieve their goals, no matter how difficult.\n\nOr perhaps you’ve always wanted to visit Greece. Looking through gorgeous internet scenes of Santorini might inspire you, but action steps are required to make this dream a reality. For example, will you need a visa? What’s your budget? What options do you have for flights? What about planning your itinerary? Will you need any vaccinations? Should you purchase travel insurance? Do you know how to say please (parakaló) or thank you (efkharistó) in Greek? The 8% would thoroughly answer these questions, so they can ensure the trip of a lifetime.\n\nRemember, starting with the end in mind means you’re creating a clear roadmap with the goals and resources needed to get there. You’re taking your ambitions and intentions and putting them into action with goals along the way.\n\nGetting Results\nNow that we’ve established the importance of goal setting, let’Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Ahhh, the good ol’ catchphrase: Believe in yourself. \n\nIf only it were that simple, right?\n\nI know. This expression may feel cliché. But it’s worth looking closer at your belief system to better understand how it impacts your goals and your goal achievement. After all, your beliefs, both positive and negative, will affect your confidence and overall job performance. This, in turn, affects your ability to achieve your goals. To begin, we must consider where our belief system originates.\n\nLimiting Beliefs \n\nThroughout our lives, we’ve acquired a belief system—whether we’re aware of it or not. In fact, science tells us that our beliefs are mostly formed by the time we’re 7 years old. They’re ingrained into our mind, and honestly, we usually don’t stop to question them. \n\nAnd that might be where the problem lies. Even though you’ve grown into a successful adult, your beliefs today may reflect your beliefs as a child. When you don’t recognize and overcome these types of limiting beliefs, or false beliefs that keep you from pursuing your goals and desires, you’re actually hindering your own personal and professional growth. \n\nLimiting beliefs are primarily subconscious, which means you aren’t stopping to think about them. They’re a natural response. They’re conditioned based on past experiences and circumstances. As a child, these beliefs likely provided a place of certainty and probably reduced feelings of anxiety, doubt, and stress.\n\nThe power of limiting beliefs is mighty—and damaging—to adults. Let’s look closer.\n\nSelf-Fulfilling Prophecies\nYou’ve probably heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy, which refers to predicting or expecting a particular outcome based on your beliefs. So, when you feel sure that you’ll make a mistake or a goal will fall apart, you’re actually setting yourself up to fail. Then when you choke, that negative outcome is validated—and further cements your limiting beliefs in yourself. \n\nNow, it’s vital to note that you’re not alone. As business owners, we’ve all dealt with moments of self-doubt. Consider the examples of limiting beliefs that occur subconsciously in our thinking patterns, that I’m going to share with you.\n\n•\t“I am not _______ enough.” Athletic, tall, qualified, wealthy…whatever it is, these beliefs are limiting.\n•\t“I don’t have _______.” Support, time, money, knowledge, experience, resources…all these place boundaries on your potential and confine you to your current environment.\n•\t“I can’t ever _______.” Succeed, win, get ahead, catch a break… these kinds of thoughts can prevent you from trying and cripple your career.\n•\t“I’m too _______.” Old, ugly, fat, short…negative beliefs about yourself can lower your ability to see opportunities and prevent manifesting the outcomes you desire.\n\nAs you may have noticed from these examples, limiting beliefs are nearly always negative. But it’s vital to note that your beliefs are just perceptions, not facts. Tuning into your attitude, assumptions, and even your environment can help you better understand your beliefs and, in turn, make your beliefs work fSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Goal setting is directly tied into your future and affects your life. Setting goals not only prepares you for success, it guides you there, to that place that you envision as your ultimate destination. Setting goals helps you to know exactly what it is you want to achieve, and the steps needed in order for you to succeed professionally and personally. \n\nEffective goal setting sets you on a certain path that is free from distractions and time wasters that could slow your progress. Finally, goal setting is motivational, because the more goals you set and achieve, the more self-confidence you build and the happier you are. There are two main components to successful goal setting.\n\n1.\tSet Short Term Goals: You have probably heard of the effectiveness of goal setting before. Who uses this system to their advantage? Many world-renowned athletes, as well as successful businesspersons and celebrities, have adhered to this philosophy. They have to approach their dream from a logical and progressive standpoint. Nobody can say, “I want to be rich” and then go from point A to point Z. In order to find success, as you define it, you must create short-term goals that will ultimately guide you to your vision of success. These goals will, at once, give you short-term motivation while still making your long-term vision ever clearer.\n\n2.\tGet Organized. Essentially, goal setting is a means of organization. The best way to achieve anything, as an individual or as a group, is by being organized. Arbitrary desires usually do not go very far, and most people are content just to dream. When you actually take the time to organize your resources and efforts, you will come much closer to fulfilling your dream than the countless number of wishers out there. Everyone has the ability to set goals. The question is, who wants it bad enough to actually do it? You may be surprised by how few people really want it that bad.\n\nTips for Setting Goals\n\nHow do you go about setting goals? There are different levels to goal setting—you might even say there are goals to setting goals! \n\nTip 1: Start Broad and Get Specific\nYou start at the base level, which means deciding what it is you want out of life. Are you interested in a particular career path or are you after the benefits of success, such as money or influence over others? After you decide on a mission you must break down this destination into smaller targets. The entire mission may take a lifetime, so why limit yourself to just one target? Having a series of targets to accomplish over a short period of time keeps you motivated. \n\nTip 2: Brainstorm\nIt is important to give some attention to the “brainstorming” process. The object of these sessions may be to expand your vision of success, with proper attention given to breaking down long-range goals into achievable steps. For example, an artist might ask himself, “If I want to be a professional artist, then what kind of art do I want to make? How will I go about making it?” A career professional might ask herself similar questions, such as what corSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 6 Ideas for Creating New Opportunities by Getting Rid of Limiting Beliefs.\n\nAccording to the laws of physics and aerodynamics, a bumble bee can’t fly. So…try telling a bumble bee that!\n\nIsn’t it wonderful that bumble bees don’t possess human traits? Because if they did, in all likelihood, we would live in a world devoid of flowers and honeycomb and the simple delights of bumble bees productively going about their business in our garden.\n\nWhy? Because we human beings have a knack for getting caught up in limiting self beliefs, so it follows that the bulk of us would simply accept the word of the scientific community and not fly because we’ve been told we can’t! \n\nAnd like the imaginary void that would be created without the ingenuity of bumble bees, we create huge voids in our life by accepting self-limiting beliefs.\n\nOur beliefs about ourselves, those around us and the world at large affect who we are and how we behave. Beliefs are merely thoughts, that with a little encouragement and repetition from our over-active minds, transform into facts. Or so we are led to believe. \n\nOnce we have formed a self-limiting belief, we continue to pursue evidence to prove that our belief is real. These beliefs are backed up by our self-talk, providing further evidence to back up our negative thoughts.\n\nHow many times have you caught yourself saying:\n\n•\tI knew I’d be no good at this.\n•\tThis always happens to me – I’m hopeless.\n•\tI’m always the unlucky one.\n•\tI’ll never be any good at anything. \n•\tI can’t ask for referrals.\n•\tI’m not built for following a calendar.\n•\tI can’t seem to stop letting things distract me.\n•\tI have to spend too much time on lower priorities because they need to get done.\n\nLimiting beliefs are self-perpetuating; the more we believe something to be so, the more our actions reflect that belief, and the more the resultant failure to achieve what we originally set out to do reinforces the initial limiting belief.\n\nSo, how do we break the vicious cycle of self-limiting beliefs and create more positive outcomes?\n\n6 Step Plan to Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs\n\nThe first step in breaking the cycle of self-limiting beliefs is recognizing that the belief exists.\n\nThis can often be difficult because many of our limiting beliefs stem from early childhood experiences, or are so deeply ingrained into our psyche that we aren’t consciously aware of them.\n\nFor example, you may have been told over and over as a child that you’d “never amount to anything” because you didn’t get your homework in on time.\n\nOver the ensuing years, you’ve lived a mediocre life, settling for whatever life has thrown at you because you don’t believe you are capable of anything better.\n\nSo, let’s look at a series of exercises that will disprove your long-held belief and create a whole new world of opportunities.\n\n1.\tWrite down your self-limiting belief. Writing is an integral part of the process because it shifts your focus from the maze of random thoughts associated with the right side of the brain to the mSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you heard that saying, “Persistence Pays Off”? It is true, but there is a fine line between being persistent and being relentless, and you need to know when you’re crossing the line. \n\nPersistence is a personality trait and an attitude that indicates you’re working hard, and that you keep trying until you achieve success or until you realize the direction you’re going isn’t going to achieve the goal you set. \n\nPersistence is a personality trait you can develop and here are five reasons you may want to: \n\n1.\tYou will be motivated. If you’re persistent you are more likely to stay motivated and keep moving toward the goals you’ve set. Self-motivation is a critical trait of a successful entrepreneur. \n\n2.\tYou will gain expertise. If you’re persistent in pursuing a goal, you will work harder and learn more about the subject at hand. You will experiment, and repeat actions until you achieve the desired outcomes.\n\n3.\tYou learn the value of success. When you are persistent and if you don’t always succeed on your first try you truly understand the meaning of success – because you have worked so hard for it. \n\n4.\tIt shows others you are driven. A person who is persistent is perceived as ambitious. You’re not happy to just sit back and let things happen around you – you are a change-maker and take the initiative. \n\n5.\tYour persistence may motivate others. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a leader in a job, when your colleagues see your persistence and drive, they will follow your lead. You are setting a good example to others by your persistence. You may notice a boost in efficiency and productivity in your team.\n \nAre you as persistent as you want to be? Can you develop a more persistent attitude? Yes, you can and here’s how: \n\nDetermine the goal you want to achieve. If you want to develop persistence you need to have a goal toward which you’re striving. Set goals and set specific milestones to meet those goals. Write down your large goal then break that down into smaller steps. Studies show that if you have clear and concise goals you are 95% more likely to achieve them! \n\nPlan for stumbling blocks and failures. Just because you’ve set goals and planned milestones doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t face stumbling blocks. You may even face failure. The persistence you’re developing will keep you from throwing in the towel and it will keep you moving forward. You will persist and find a solution to the issue that caused the initial failure. Keep in mind to consider other options, that you haven’t thought of before, to get to your goal. Sometimes you may have to course correct along the way. If a task is failing and a goal isn’t being met, take a step back and look at it with fresh eyes and determine what is keeping you from your goal and brainstorm new paths that can get you there. \n\nStop procrastinating. If you tend to have trouble getting started, you will have nothing to persist toward. Get started. Don’t fear failure. Move toward your goals with confidence and expect a great outcome. \n\nGet buy-in. Whether you’re working alonSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Do you command a room when you begin speaking? Have you met individuals who, no matter if they’re talking about the weather or about intense business topics, have everyone on the edge of their seats? Have you ever wanted to be an even more effective communicator? If so, I have some good news for you! You can hone that skill. \n\nWhether you want to command a room at a speaking engagement, keep your team engaged, or even have better communication with friends and family, and clients and prospects, here are 9 ways you can enhance your communication skills. \n\nIf you’re ready to take the first steps toward a more effective communication style, there is no better time to start than today. This may not be a skill you hone overnight, but when you plan, prepare and practice, you will see marked improvement in your communication skills. So, let’s explore nine ideas to help you be an even more effective communicator. \n\n1.\tThink about the takeaway. If you’re getting up to speak, what do you want the audience to walk away with? Do you want your spouse or significant other or your child to remember to pick up the bread? Do you want your colleagues to know the next steps in the current project? If you know the outcome you’re seeking, you can craft your speech toward that resolution. \n\n2.\tKnow when to speak. There are times when you’re better served to be a good listener. Not every gathering is a time for you to shine the light on who you are and what you do. Choose your times wisely. \n\n3.\tListen well. You’ve probably heard that we were given two ears and one mouth for a reason – that we should listen twice as often as we speak. Good advice. When you’re a good listener you are better able to give great advice. Respond when the person you’re listening to takes a pause or asks for your input. \n\n4.\tDon’t be wordy. If you can be succinct, you should. You won’t better make your point by making it wordy and by rambling. People appreciate input when they get the answer they’re seeking in a quick and easy manner. If all you have to say is Blah, don’t say Blah, Blah, Blah. \n\n5.\tBe the voice that unifies. You’ve been in meetings or conversations where it is just a round-about discussion with no end point, no beginning point, and the point of the conversation has been lost. Step in, recap the conversation and steer it toward a conclusion. You don’t have to give your advice or have your opinion be the one that is the last voice heard. \n\n6.\tNot everyone wants, or needs, your opinion. Let’s face it, you don’t have to comment on everything and in every discussion, right? You will become a more respected communicator if you offer input where your input is needed and will be the most helpful. \n\n7.\tIf you’re going to be called upon to speak to a group, prepare beforehand. Don’t try to “wing it” even if you’re talking about a subject in which you’re an expert. Not everyone can communicate off the cuff. If you want to provide a memorable conversation, prepare for it. Also, don’t forget to prepare your valuable takeaway for the audience – they will appreciate it. If ySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "“Why do I have to deal with change?” The answer is, because change is inevitable. Whether it’s a new client, a new boss, a new piece of software, a discontinuation of your favorite coffee flavor… change is a part of life. Coping with, and adapting to, those changes are crucial for happiness and success in work and in life. \n\nWhether you are someone who embraces change or dreads it, the way in which you accept it will increase or decrease your stress levels. Change can trigger powerful emotions. For some, change makes them feel as though they are out of control, that they are being dragged toward a very steep rock face or cliff, toward which they have no control. \n\n“Going with the flow” is a mantra some people chant, but for many going with the flow is not easy to do and, in fact, causes them undue stress. Get rid of the “go with the flow” mindset and try these 3 mindset adjustments, I’m about to share with you, to help you better cope with change, as change is constant. \n\n1.\tChange is a process. When you deal with change, it’s not as easy as flipping a switch and moving from one way of doing something to a completely different way. You need to look at change as a process and you want to take steps to adjust. When you learn to bake a cake, for example, you don’t just open the oven and put in the cake to bake. You need to gather ingredients, measure them, mix them, prepare the pan, preheat the oven, then bake the cake. Baking is a process; change is a process.\n\n2.\tBe flexible. Some changes are forced upon you, others are a necessary part of life and business. When you accept that some aspects of your life come with change, you can adjust your thinking and prepare for the changes ahead. \n\n3.\tChange is not always dire, nor does it need to be frightening. Change can be very positive. Change is what you make of it. You can fight against it. You can fear it, or you can look to the future and to the benefits this current change may bring. You can thrive during change; it depends on how you approach it. \n\nLet’s now explore seven ways to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you. \n\n1.\tFace the fact that you’re nervous about the change. Gather all the information you can to help you understand why the change is happening, how the change will impact your business and life, and how you can ease yourself into it. \n\n2.\tNotice that you’re in the middle of a change in circumstance. When you take time to be aware of the changes ahead, it’s better than denying change is occurring. \n\n3.\tDo you HAVE to adapt the change? Not all changes necessarily need to be implemented by you. Look for those potential changes that don’t have to impact you and don’t have to be adopted by you. Take time to look at the long-term and see how this short-term acceptance or rejection of a change will impact you and your firm. \n\n4.\tPositive thinking will color your attitude about change. If you’re facing a change with a negative attitude, the change will be more difficult and fraught with challenges. Look at the change positively. Try to find the sSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "When you’re focused you get more done – plain and simple. Focus also helps you to enjoy the moment you’re in. Being in the present is a gift that many people take for granted. Pay attention. Focus on what you’re doing. You will be happier for it. \n\nIt doesn’t matter whether you’re an entrepreneur or an individual just looking for a bit more peace in your life – focus is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. \n\nIf you’re not certain if you are focused enough or if you want to find ways to fine tune and enhance your focus, you’re in the right place. \n\nImplement these seven steps and you may be able to remain more laser focused, be more efficient in your focus, and enjoy living in, and working in, the moment. \n\n1.\tSet the alarm clock a bit earlier. I can hear you groaning, but if you get up earlier you may get more done. Also, getting up before everyone in the house wakes up will give you solitude and will make you feel less rushed. If you have always wanted to practice yoga or take a long walk with the dog, read a book, sit on the deck with the paper and your coffee but you never seem to have the time, getting up earlier will be your gift to yourself. As you’re sipping your coffee consider eating breakfast. Skipping meals may make you overeat later. However, if you’re doing intermittent fasting, schedule your day so you have time later in the morning to break your fast. \n\n2.\tGet the most challenging project out of the way first. If you know you have a pressing task or project to complete, putting it off until the end of the day won’t make it go away. Putting it off will only make it so you’re working on a challenging project when you’re tired from the day. The harder projects won’t go away and putting them off will only drain your mental energy because they will still be there tapping you on the shoulder, waiting for you to complete it. If you have been putting business development calls off until later in the day, do them first thing and be done with them for the day. Brian Tracy calls this “Eating that Frog.” Doing uncomfortable activities first thing in our business day can be very beneficial.\n\n3.\tEat it one bite at a time. If you have a huge project ahead of you, eat it one bite at a time. Take your large project and break it down into manageable tasks. Don’t look at “Write a book,” for example, as something you need to complete in one sitting. Take your “write a book” project and break it down into smaller “meals.” For example: choose a title, write chapter titles, craft the back-cover copy, look for your author photo, make note of the beginning, middle and the end, so you have points to work toward. \n\n4.\tYou will procrastinate. There are a myriad of reasons why you will procrastinate, and you will. We all do. When you factor in procrastination time you won’t feel frantic if you find yourself taking fifteen or thirty minutes to “just do nothing.” Don’t schedule yourself so tightly that you don’t have time to just not feel like working for a few minutes. Call it cushion time, break time, or whatever you want. \n\n5.\tMake a Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Distractions are everywhere. If you work from home, you have everything within your home. If you are at an office, you have colleagues, watercooler talk, and phone calls that distract you. Even if you’re not distracted by home or office, chances are you’re distracted by social media pings and email notifications… the list goes on and on! \n\nWhen you’re distracted it’s easy to blame distractions for the reason you’re not getting all the activities you know you need to do (especially high payoff ones) done. You are procrastinating and using your distraction as a crutch. \n\nWhy do you think distractions are pulling you away from the tasks at hand? On what are you blaming your procrastination? If it’s a distraction, let’s explore 5 potential reasons procrastination can derail your business or career. \n\n1.\tYou forget about your future because you’re living in the now – and with the current distraction. It is sometimes difficult to see the end of the road when you’re surrounded by distractions, pressing to-dos and the day-to-day “grind”. When you take your eye off the big picture though and give in to distractions, you’re going to find it difficult, if not impossible, to achieve your dreams. \n\n2.\tBlaming your procrastination on distraction is an easy way out. It’s easy to put off the difficult tasks in lieu of something quick and easy. The quick and easy may make you feel great because you’re crossing items off the list, but are they moving you toward your larger goals? Are the insignificant items keeping you from success? \n\n3.\tWhen you’re distracted, or when you’re multitasking you are inevitably turning in sloppy work. If you’ve procrastinated yourself up against a hard deadline, you will find yourself throwing something together at the last minute to get the project done and it will not be your best work. Distractions that make you miss deadlines will be more stressful because you will know, deep inside, that you have not turned in a project that is worthy of your best effort. \n\n4.\tProcrastination and being distracted is draining on your emotions. Even if you’re not completing a project, it is still there tapping you on the shoulder. You know it needs to be done, you can’t avoid it, but pushing it to the side won’t finish it either. Jump into that project you’re putting off, shut out distractions – your health will thank you. \n\n5.\tProcrastination won’t give you more free time; in fact, it will cut into your free time. Many people who don’t work on projects because they’re distracted are usually not pursuing other worthwhile projects, either. Distractions can lead you to spending hours on Facebook liking and commenting on posts and doing nothing that is even related to work. Then again, you’re facing a hard deadline and are frantic to meet it. This could cause you to miss out on family or friend time and free time. \n\nHow can you move away from distraction and procrastination and toward completion? Try one or more of these 5 actions you can take to help you move away from distractions that cause procrastination. \n\n1.\tMake a list of everytSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Michelle Seiler Tucker is the Founder and CEO of Seiler Tucker Incorporated. As a 20-year veteran in mergers & acquisitions, Michelle and her firm has sold over a thousand companies in almost every vertical. Michelle is the Best-Selling Author of the book “Sell Your Business for more than it’s Worth”, and her latest book “Exit Rich” which is available now. \n\nIn addition to being featured in INC, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and USA Magazine, Michelle makes regular radio and TV appearances on Fox Business News and CNBC. She has spoken alongside many prominent speakers, such as Eric Trump, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathy Ireland, Donna Karen, Stedman Graham, Randi Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, and more. \n\nHer passion is to save businesses that might otherwise close. By identifying and correcting the top mistakes business owners make, Michelle will fine tune a business into a well-oiled machine. \n\nMichelle gave us some great insight that will help us be even more successful, so we can Exit Rich, if that is your goal.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Michelle that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n1.\tHow does an entrepreneur create, build, and grow a business where they could exit rich? Basically, how does someone Build a Sustainable, Scalable, and Sellable Business? \n\n2.\tWhat kinds of businesses have a higher probability to sell better than others?\n\n3.\tWhere would a business owner go to get an accurate business valuation for their business and industry?\n\n4.\tWhy is it important to plan your exit strategy from day one using the ST GPS Exit Model (a five-step process that business owners need to accomplish before they sell their business)?\n\n5.\tTell us what the 6 P’s are and why they are so important? \nHint: The “ST 6 P’s” is the best evaluation method every business owner should live by and establish within their company. It is based off 6 principles.\n\n6.\tWhat inspired you to write your newest book, Exit Rich?\n\nTo buy a copy of Michell’s newest book, Exit Rich, go to www.exitrichbook.com. It is only $24.79 plus shipping and handling. When you buy it here, you will get a lot of great bonuses worth over $50k. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my high-value business success tips and resources Blog https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Without a doubt, one of the hallmarks of successful people in business is their ability to be consistent, both at work and in their personal lives. Creating a steady cadence in life allows us to be less stressed, more productive, and to experience a high level of contentment and success year in and year out. While cultivating consistency isn’t easy, it is an incredible skill that is vital to reaching your full potential.\n\nBut what does it mean to be consistent? Is it merely delivering the same quality of service day in and day out? Is it the ability to present a true version of yourself while at work and also while at home? Is it gritty, focused discipline that doesn’t turn back from goals once they have been set? In all honesty, consistency is all of those things and so much more.\n\nYour trustworthiness, your business reputation, your relationships – they all hinge on consistency. A life lived with dependability will be marked with success and accolades. A life that is poorly managed and does not adhere to a code of structure and consistency will quickly devolve into stress and disorganization, both of which are detrimental to the success and strength of a company.\n\nConsistency allows you to accept and provide accountability \n\nA healthy workplace is one that has a solid culture of accountability and collaboration. As people, we work the best when we feel safe, heard, valued, and challenged. If standards of success and expectations are kept consistent, it is easy to know if you are living up to the expectation set before you or not. Otherwise, it can be confusing and frustrating trying to discern whether or not you are doing a good job.\n\nEric Holtzclaw, a contributor for Inc. and a well-known entrepreneur, says: “I ask my employees to be accountable for their deliverables and goals. They should expect the same in return from my leadership. I put a priority on making time for and being available to my team. I work to establish consistent and recurring meetings when a project or aspect of the business requires attention. The simple fact that there is a set time to report on progress is often the catalyst that moves an initiative along to a successful end.”\n\nWhen your team knows they can depend on you to provide dependable, measured feedback and guidelines for them, they can easily settle into a routine and embrace their workflow with focus and intensity. Likewise, when you are in a disciplined routine you are more likely to allow people to speak into your life as accountability partners and to work unwaveringly toward your own success goals.\n\nConsistency gives you a structured way to review progress\n\nIn order to measure your success and evaluate if your business trajectory is taking you where you want to go, you need to have consistent results and a documented history to review. You can’t appropriately evaluate business initiatives, client relationships, product launches, or income goals if you have not consistently been tracking progress or providing evaluation points along the way.\n\nConsistency helps you honestly look at things based on dSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Returned a called to your grieving widow client. Check. Made flight arrangement’s for next month’s conference. Check. Reviewed your client’s recommendations for your meeting with them tomorrow. Check. Running late for a meeting and still have 20 items on the to-do list for the day. The business world moves fast, sometimes, too fast. It can become overwhelming, and you may feel that you are falling behind. Let’s explore seven ways to help you keep up with an ever-changing business environment. \n\n1. Work Smart\nYou’ve heard the phrase, ‘work smart’, but what does that really mean? In a fast-paced business world, staying on top of the work is the best way to manage it. Maximize your time during your commute by returning calls in the car or emails if you take mass transportation. Check emails twice a day, and not first thing in the morning. Schedule work and meetings in time blocks if possible, to maximize. Goals and dreams are what make a business work. Sometimes, aspirations have to be pared down to what can actually be accomplished. Prioritize what can be done within reason.\n\n2. Make a Plan\nFormulating a plan will help you prepare for the challenges of the day. Start your day by prioritizing what needs to be done that day and review the entire week while you are at it. Write down your tasks for the day and check them off as you complete them. It is gratifying to cross something off your list, and it makes you more efficient and productive. It also brings order to your day, which helps you to remain calm, especially in a chaotic environment.\n\n3. Be Consistent \nRemaining consistent in your work is one important key to success. Try to avoid ups and downs in your work production, so you don’t feel that you are overwhelmed. Morten Hansen, professor of entrepreneurship at INSEAD, states: “You would expect that in a world that is changing constantly around you that what you ought to do is to morph into the next thing and the next thing and so on, but what we found in our research is that winners in the industries that we studied followed a path of consistent pacing. And in the long run, that is what paid off, even in chaotic industries.”\n\n4. Communicate Well\nIn a fast-paced business environment, there is always a lot of work to be done, but you just can’t do it all. Don’t be afraid to wave the white flag once in a while. When you get really bogged down with work, communicate with your team. If someone else can handle something that you are just not doing at all, it’s better than it not getting done at all. And, in many cases, I’m guessing, you need to let the small details go and let someone else do it the way they see fit. \n\n5. Use Social Media to Help\nSocial media is a one-stop shop to find out the comings and goings in your field. Platforms such as Facebook, Linked In, and Twitter should be used to keep updated on the industry trends to keep competitive and stay ahead of the rest. You can also receive daily updates from industry leaders, and you can follow what your current and potential clients are doing, if this canSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Manifesting what we want in business and in life isn’t difficult. Manifesting also requires you to put in the effort to get what you desire. It’s not enough to announce to the Universe, “I’d like to achieve XYZ.” You need to put in the effort to help that dream become a reality. \n\nHow can you manifest your desires as a way of getting things done? Here are a few steps you can take: \n\n•\tSet your intentions. You need to be abundantly clear on the goal you want to achieve. You can’t just say, “I want to be rich.” You need to say, “I want to earn $600,000 in my business by year end.” This is a clear intention and one to which you can put measures in place to help you move toward milestones. \n\n•\tOpen yourself up. You need to move past your past. Don’t focus on what you may have tried to manifest in the past and were unable to. Look toward the future. You can’t change the past, but you can write your future. Believe you can achieve your goal(s), open your heart and mind, and let in the limitless possibilities. \n\n•\tRaise your vibration. Your vibration is literally your personal energy. We are surrounded by energies every moment of our daily lives. When you want to manifest a desire to get things done you want to focus on the energies surrounding you and your own energies, and wrap them around what you want to manifest. How can you raise your vibration? Do something you love – sing, dance, read or write, cook, spend time with those who fill your soul with love and light. Amping up your vibration opens you up to the energies of the Universe.\n\n•\tTrust and let go. If you don’t trust in a higher power or in your energies and vibration, your desire to manifest will be blocked. Trust that whatever happens is happening for a reason. The Universe will be on the lookout for your best interests and will support and protect you. What you need to do is get out of your own way and allow the intentions you’re manifesting to come to you. If you second guess and question, your vibrations will block your intentions.\n\nNow that you know how to work on manifesting your desires to get things done you may need to, or want to, try these five steps to help with your manifestation. \n\n1.\tWhere are you in your life right now? What have you done to get to your current station or situation? The desires you’re manifesting come from who you are as a person and where you’ve been. Manifesting on the future requires you to reflect on your past. \n\n2.\tVisualize where you want to be. After you’ve reflected on your life, visualize where you want to be once your manifestation has been achieved. What can you do differently to help you achieve that future vision that you have? What will be different/better in your life when you’ve achieved this goal? Write all of this down. This will help you better focus and not be vague on where you ultimately want to be in business and in life. \n\n3.\tWrite your goals down. Don’t think about what you want to manifest, where you’ve been and where you want to be, and not commit those thoughts to paper. When you commit something to paper (or virtuSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "At first glance, you may feel you have nothing to fear. You may be in a highly successful business, or you may be weathering a storm that is tough but under control. The truth is, though, we all fear something, and fear in any form is what holds us back from reaching new heights. If you want to do more, be more, have more, and achieve more than you are currently, then it is time to assess what is holding you back and find ways to lean into that fear, so it dissolves into success.\n\nSome of the most intense professions around the world – especially positions held by first responders – set an incredible example for what it looks like to face fears and run headlong toward a problem. Think about a police officer; when they hear gun shots, they run toward the sound looking to engage with the source. Consider firefighters also; they run toward the fire to put it out as quickly as possible. The same is true of snow ski experts; to be a great skier, you have to lean forward, which is incredibly counter-intuitive. Likewise, motorcyclists lean into each turn to maximize their centrifugal force, not the other way around. \n\nErik Weihenmayer is an incredible example of what it looks like to live uninhibited by fear. As a blind man, many people encouraged him to play it safe in life; to be content with his limitations. But Erik decided that life was too short to live in fear, and so he set out on what has turned into a decades-long search for adventure and meaning. He has climbed Mt. Everest, summited countless other peaks, and spoken to businesses, sports teams, and even schools on the value of struggle and setting stretch goals – audacious, scary goals that stretch you into achieving more than you ever thought possible. In a blog post he wrote,\n\n“Ama Dablam (a peak he summited) is no more special than any other mountain or goal. The simple fact is that completing this climb added meaning to my life; the same way that completing a triathlon, raising money for a local nonprofit, or losing weight might for someone else. I set a goal and worked to accomplish it – the mountain is a vehicle for building value in my life. What matters when choosing a goal is to first find the deeper vision that gives that goal purpose, and then allow ourselves the time and energy to pursue it.”\n\nSo, what can you learn from this? Your business success depends on your ability to navigate fears and obstacles in your path. Toss limiting beliefs that may be holding you back to the curb, and intentionally lean into your goals, so that you are 100% committed to having your best year ever – whatever that looks like for you. Stretch goals should inspire you. Stretch goals should get you laser-focused on only those activities that will help you achieve your goals. By being intentional, you will maximize your valuable time and accomplish more in the process. Consider leaning into your business-related fears by tackling one or more of the 4 ideas I’m going to share, so you can increase your business success and enjoy your ideal business and ideal life.\n\n1. Ask for Referrals\nInstead of just mSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Amira Alvarez is the Founder & CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, and rising stars in all fields achieve their goals and dreams faster than they ever believed possible. As a member of the “quantum leap” club – going from barely making 6-figures to $700k in one year, then on to 7-figures the next – Amira is armed with the exact mindset shifts and tactical strategies that are required for business owners to get out of their own way, live life on their own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal they set their mind to.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Amira that you will benefit from by listening to her interview:\n1.\tTell me about a mindset shift you’ve experienced during your career, specifically one that enabled you to do something with your business that had a significant impact on your business and life?\n2.\tWhen you say that you can achieve your goals faster than you ever thought possible, what does that mean exactly, and how does someone do it?\n3.\tWhat exactly has allowed you to make MULTIPLE quantum leaps, year after year?\n4.\tWhy do you say that making money is easy when it’s challenging for so many people?\n5.\tHow do you suggest we Increase Our Focus to help us Increase Our Bottom Line, and not fall victim to the “Shiny Object Syndrome”?\n\n6.\tWhat is your one piece of business success advice you like to share that can benefit everyone? In other words, if you had to focus on just one thing that helped you be successful, what would that one thing be for us to focus on?\n\nYou can obtain some “Free Stuff” from Amira, that she offered, by going to: https://theunstoppablewoman.com/free-stuff/ \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nYou can find my interview with Amira Alvarez at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips and resources Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you really think about it, life is pretty short. You are born, you go to school, you move out… then comes a career, you sell the business, and then you are into the retirement years. Pretty soon, you are reminiscing about the beginning and the journey that followed… but what will you say? Will you be happy with your decisions through life, or will you feel like you missed the boat on what you could have really accomplished? Will you feel good about the choices you made?\n\nAs a successful business owner, you have no doubt made some good decisions… but have you really done everything that you want to do? When you retire or are in a financial independence situation, will you look back and think to yourself ‘I did everything that I wanted to do’, or will you look back and think to yourself ‘wow, I could have done SO much more’? In light of this question, we are exploring five tips for living a life with no regrets. Being the person who you REALLY want to be, might be scary or difficult at times, but these five tips will help you to see the logical side of such a notion. \n\n1… Have a BIG goal and work towards it\nNot having a big goal in mind can really cause you to move slowly along to some final undermined outcome. If you don’t have a real, concise goal in mind, you might go through life feeling like you have no purpose. When you look back years later, you might think to yourself… ‘wow, I could have done so much. I just didn’t have any real game plan to move me in the right direction’. Having a big goal to work towards gives your life a direction and a purpose. \n\nA lot of people have passions and desires, but rarely are these feelings ever channeled into a specific purpose. A lot of people look back and are disappointed that they never got to do certain things… and they also fail to realize that passions and desires that are not coupled with a goal to work towards almost NEVER amount to much of anything. \n\n\"If you don't know where you are going, you will end up somewhere else.\" \n- Yogi Berra\n\n2… Be a positive person\nGoing through life as a grumpy, negative, nasty individual is not going to make you feel very good as you reach the end. Positive people have a way of making others feel good about themselves. They help people around them to see the good within themselves in all situations. Being this type of person is going to reward you a LOT more in life than being a negative type of person. In fact, a lot of very negative and unfriendly people end up regretting the way that they treated subordinates, colleagues, clients, friends, and family members. Years later, what are people going to say about you? Are they going to say that you were a jerk, or are they going to say that you were a great person to work with and be around? Being the latter is going to land you a lot more positive feelings about your life than the former. \n\n\"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.\"\n– Maya Angelou\n\n3… Chase your goals and aspirations\nOne of the number one regrets of individuals who are on their deathbed wasSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Many people suffer from accountability apprehension. They feel that opening themselves up to scrutiny from others will leave them vulnerable, and – sometimes – even worry that this window into their successes and failures can hold them back in any business or workplace. While this may have been true years ago, the fact is that today’s culture is one that is obsessed with personal growth, and looks favorably on individuals that take intentional measures to become better, more productive, more positive versions of themselves.\n\nJoseph Folkman, a behavioral statistician and a contributor to Forbes, says, “Personal accountability is a critical step toward improving leadership. When people are accountable for their own decisions, work, and results, the effectiveness of an organization can greatly increase.”\n\nHe conducted a study of 40,000 leaders and found incredible insights into the role accountability plays in the lives of highly successful and incredibly impactful leaders. If it works for these respected, successful individuals, the rest of us should definitely stand up and take note. \n\nAccountability Breeds Trust\n\nIn his study, Joseph Folkman found that, “the three pillars that build trust are positive relationships, knowledge, and consistency of leaders.” When we open ourselves up to the idea of being help accountable for our words and actions, we will become more reliable and consistent. We work to eliminate blind spots in our personal character, and thus mold ourselves into more trustworthy and dependable individuals. Knowledge is, after all, powerful, and gaining knowledge about ourselves and our habits is often best gained through outside voices speaking truth into our lives.\n\nDoes this sometimes mean being vulnerable and admitting mistakes? Absolutely. But would you rather be someone that can never right a wrong, or would you like to be known as the kind of person that is willing to be humble, and to learn and grow? Truly successful individuals know that growth and personal integrity are priceless, and are willing to do what it takes to level up these areas of their lives. \n\nAccountability Leads to Increased Flexibility\n\nGoing back to the study that charted the information from 40,000 business leaders, it was discovered that the most effective leaders “were good at instituting change because they were effective at the following behaviors: accepting feedback, taking on challenges, innovating, spreading optimism, showing concern, and setting clear goals.”\n\nThe mark of a successful businessperson is often his or her ability to adapt when necessary. Failure to pivot well when needed can lead to business failure at a catastrophic level, whether that looks like an inability to implement change that employees require to maintain job satisfaction, or the inability to anticipate changing client needs in time to meet those needs before your competition does.\n\nAdaptability and flexibility are also a central skill set to upper-management personnel and high-performing executives. To work at that demanding level and maintain consistency, you neeSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "One of the most important tasks you as a business owner will undertake is getting employees to buy into your vision for the company and take ownership over their roles. An uninspired workforce can tank a company’s productivity and financial growth faster than almost anything else. \n\nThe people you hire to be the hands and faces of your company are out there every day representing you – they are either happily showcasing all the wonderful things about your company, or they are bringing it down with poor attitudes or a lack of enthusiasm. \n\nSo how do you inspire greatness in those that work for you? How do you promote a company vibe of inclusion, ownership and high morale?\n\nGive Them Unhindered Opportunities to Do Things Their Way\n\nNo two people are alike. We all approach problem solving and communication with a unique perspective and set of skills. When you require employees to only do things your way, you run the risk of potentially hindering them from doing their best work. You also keep them from bringing to the proverbial table all the unique skills and abilities that they have hiding inside. \n\nMicromanaging employees is a fast track to workplace dissatisfaction. It not only heaps more onto your already-full plate, but it also subtly sends the message to the people you have hired that you do not trust them to figure out how to do an exceptional job on their own. However, if you did a thorough job vetting candidates when you first hired your employees, you should be able to trust them to do the job you hired them for. Not only that, you should be able to freely give them room to grow in that role and to approach their work in the way that best fits their personality and perspective. \n\nIf you hired a bubbly and vivacious client manager that loves small talk, don’t require him or her to tone it down when speaking to clients. Perhaps you would not spend five minutes chatting up a client before digging into the details of an overdue invoice or scheduling their next appointment, but that does not mean it is wrong for your employee to work that way. \n\nBy allowing them to bring their unique voice and outlook to their tasks, you empower them to take ownership over that role. Not only that, but the chances of them staying with your company long-term increase dramatically, because they will feel appreciated, needed, and invested. \n\nHelp them Learn and Include Them in Company Growth Conversations\n\nOne of the fastest ways to alienate employees and push them to become disillusioned with your company is to leave them out of conversations, procedure adjustments, and policy changes that directly affect the jobs they were hired to complete. According to Forbes, \n\n“Employees want to create impact. Allow them to be part of the innovation-based projects in your company by letting them get their hands dirty. Ideation is important, but being part of implementing the ideas that come to life can be a more exciting and meaningful growth opportunity for your employees that will inspire them to perform…When given the right tools and resources, the best employeSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you have ever struggled to find success, or had a difficult time moving into the next level in your business or in your personal life, it could be due to limiting beliefs or perspectives that are putting a lid on your potential. In some cases, these beliefs could be mindsets you are not even aware of! \n\nOur beliefs are like guiding lights that lead us and guide our decision-making process. How we view ourselves and the world around us determines how we react to both good and bad situations. In certain cases, our beliefs about what we deserve and what we are capable of can propel us to incredible heights. However, if our beliefs about ourselves put our abilities in a box, we can stunt our own growth and cause ourselves to miss opportunities we were qualified for. \n\nHow You Speak to Yourself Matters\n\nThere is both death and life in the power of the tongue. The words we speak to others can either bring them up or tear them down. This is something everyone knows and widely accepts – but did you know that the same is true of the words you speak over yourself? The constant running dialogue we have in our minds throughout the day serves as the quiet narration of our lives – and it plays a big role in our success or failure. \n\nIf you were to write down everything you thought about yourself in a single day, would it be mostly positive or mostly negative? When you take on a task at work, do your thoughts say, “I can do this; it is important!” Or do you think, “This is boring; it is not going to be a good day.” “I don’t like making prospecting calls, but I have to do it even though I don’t want to.” One sets a positive tone and one sets a negative tone – and the crazy part is, most of the time whatever we think becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. \n\nIf we approach our work with a bad attitude, thinking the day will not go well, chances are high that it will indeed turn into a day filled with grumpiness and frustration. On the other hand, if we look at the day with positivity and joy, we will likely head home after the day is done and realize that we accomplished quite a lot and had fun doing it, or at least realized it wasn’t so bad.\n\nYour Limiting Beliefs Are Likely Ingrained Deeply in Your Subconscious\n\nThe way we view ourselves and our capabilities is something that starts becoming established in childhood, and then becomes solidified as we grow older. They often manifest themselves in the excuses we make when life does not go the way we want it to. Our limiting beliefs (or decisions) are hiding in the areas of life where we are producing results that you don’t want, or that we are not comfortable with.\n\nThese latent thought processes that lurk below the surface can hold you back from greatness by preventing you from reaching for new opportunities. Even if you have mastered what was mentioned previously, and your self talk is positive and consistently uplifting, your subconscious emotional responses to things may be setting you up for failure without you even knowing it.\n\n“For example, if you’re bogged down with financial pressures, how do youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Do you multi-task? Do you know that those who multi-task are not as effective or as efficient as those who focus their efforts on one task at a time? It’s true. When you divide your efforts and your thoughts among different and differing tasks, you are doing a disservice to yourself and to the tasks you’re attempting to finish. \n\nWhen you’re focused, you are honing in on the completion of one task. Focus helps you give all your attention to the project in front of you. Focus also helps you complete more projects rather than having multiple projects in various stages of completion. You will feel better, happier and more motivated to work on the next task when you can cross one off your current to-do list. \n\nLet’s explore five benefits that focus will bring to your work and your life. \n\n1.\tYour stress levels will plummet. When you’re focusing on more than one task at a time you will feel overwhelmed. Lack of focus makes you feel as though you have too much to do and not enough time to do it. In fact, you probably don’t have as much on your plate as you imagine, you just have too many things on your plate in various stages of completion, but you’re not checking anything off your to-do list. It’s the multiple incomplete projects that add to your stress and to your feeling of overwhelm. Focus will enhance your clarity and that will let you clearly see the path ahead and allows you to focus your efforts toward making great progress. When you’re not focused you likely feel unmotivated, frustrated and more stressed! \n\n2.\tFocus enhances momentum. When you see that you’re completing items and checking them off the to-do list, you feel more motivated to keep up that forward momentum. Making progress is motivating. Seeing progress encourages you to work harder. The snowball effect of making progress is motivating! \n\n3.\tYou will be more engaged. If you have a vested interest in completing a specific project you will be more engaged in it. Chances are you’re not afraid of hard work, but you are fearful or tired of feeling overwhelmed. When you’re overwhelmed, you feel as though “nothing, or not much, is getting done” and that is not motivating. When you’re on a winning team – even if you’re the only one on the team! – you are more engaged in the outcome and the steps to get you there. \n\n4.\tFocus helps you feel in control. When you’re focused, you are in control of the tasks in front of you and in the steps to achieve the goal. Removing distractions, whether it’s from a messy desk or from co-workers dropping by to chat or if it’s from the house that needs to be vacuumed will help you stay focused on your tasks at hand. It is easy to procrastinate and “blame” it on items “beyond your control” that includes chatting with coworkers or giving in to personal tasks that need to be done if you work from home. Give yourself the grace to understand there are sometimes distractions that are beyond your control, but those instances are likely rare. Know what distracts you and remove them from your day as much as possible. Close the office door. Tell yourself the hoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "“Don’t communicate to be understood; rather, communicate so as not to be misunderstood” said Dr. John Lund, a well-known author and researcher in the field of human relationships – specifically in the area of communication. This subtle distinction is incredibly important, because it puts the responsibility of understanding on the shoulders of the communicator, not the audience. If you want to communicate with your team and your clients in a way that gets the results you want, you must speak with them in a way that they receive information best, and anticipate their thoughts and needs before you ever enter into a conversation with them.\n\nMost people enter into a conversation that you are about to have with them wondering:\n\n•\tWhat do they want from me?\n•\tHow long is this going to take?\n•\tDo I care about what they are saying to me?\n•\tHow is what they are saying going to help or benefit me?\n\nIf you are speaking with employees, they may also be thinking:\n\n•\tAm I in trouble; have I done something wrong?\n•\tIs my workload going to be made heavier?\n•\tI have work to finish before I can go home - how long will this take?\n\nIf you can find a way to manage conversation expectations from the very beginning, the chances of the person you are speaking to actually listening to what you have to say and engaging with you goes up exponentially.\n\nClearly State Your Purpose\n\nBefore you get into the meat of the conversation with a client or employee, it is best to come right out and address what the conversation is about and also address any of the previously mentioned questions they may be thinking. This could look like:\n\n“Hello (client name), I wanted to talk to you about (state your purpose or conversation goal) – it should only take about fifteen minutes and I really think that it will benefit you personally/your business/your bottom line/etc.” In just a few short words, you have clearly outlined what you expect to discuss with them, you have offered them an idea of how long you expect the discussion to take, and you have outlined a glimpse of how you think the conversation topic will benefit or affect them. \n\nIf you need to speak with an employee about a disciplinary issue, for example, you could say, “Hello (employee name); I need to discuss (state the infraction) with you; it should only take a few minutes, and while I am disappointed to have to address this with you, I value you as an employee and think we can work through this quickly together.” By getting to the point immediately, you let your employee know what the conversation is about, and you quickly reassure them that their job is not in jeopardy, and this does not have to be a long, drawn-out, painful conversation.\n\nBe a Better Listener Than You Are a Talker\n\nWhen you were a child, your mother or father may have told you, “you have two ears to hear, one mouth to speak – this is so you spend twice as much time listening as you do talking.” While this is true of childhood, it is even more true and important in adulthood – especially for business owners that want to take their compaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Putting in a full, productive workday is sometimes easier said than done. Despite the best of intentions, some days can just seem to get away from you – turning into emergency response days or employee management days that – although necessary to keep things running smoothly – nevertheless take away from the precious time you have available to complete what is on your to-do list. \n\nUnmanaged distractions can slowly chip away at your ability to focus on necessary, high payoff activities that move your business toward success. In some cases, those distractions can actually lead to calculation errors or financial errors that cost you big time in the long run. If you find yourself continually interrupted by people or your own thoughts, it can also take a toll on your overall attitude and even your mental state at the office. The bottom line is: if you always feel unsettled and anxious about getting interrupted, it will keep you from doing your best work. \n\nSo, how can you reduce distractions and avoid interruptions? Is it even possible to create a work environment that is productive and avoids emergencies altogether? \n\nSet Your Team and Your Schedule Up for Success\n\nWhile it is virtually impossible to eliminate all of the last-minute issues that crop up during the week (you are after all a business owner with a busy schedule and a company to run, and if issues arise you need to be the one with the last word on how they are handled), it is definitely possible to structure your business in such a way as to significantly reduce the amount of times you are pulled away from productive tasks to focus on something unplanned. \n\nTo improve your workplace schedule and eliminate distractions and interruptions, try implementing one or more of these 4 proven productivity tips I’m going to share with you now:\n\n1.\tSchedule your day in blocks of 60-90 minutes at a time whenever possible. This allows you to focus on specific big-picture tasks without being distracted, since there are consistent breaks in your day between these blocks where you can get refocused on the next activities by fully closing out the previous activity. For shorter tasks, consider 10-15-minute sprints, where you can knock out several quick but vital tasks (answering emails, returning client calls, and more) without fear of interruptions. Scheduling meetings with the team is a time block that can take 10-30 minutes, so nobody interrupts anyone with things that can be handled in a scheduled meeting.\n\n2.\tRemove technology from the equation. As great as email, cell phones, computers, virtual calendars, and social media may be, they also pose a significant threat to your to do-list. When you see or hear a message alert pop up on your phone or laptop, for example, your brain subconsciously becomes distracted from the work you are currently focusing on, causing you to multitask mentally whether you intend to or not. Studies show that the average person checks in on their email and digital notifications every six minutes. By removing those distractions and scheduling time blocks specifically foSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Homeless. Addicted. Alone. Ron Worley hit rock bottom, but climbed his way back and into money, a successful business, and fulfillment. Ron went from a homeless addict to self-made business owner, launching 11 businesses and 4 retail locations through developing his own code. He refused to accept circumstance, taking himself from a man on a path to death to living a world-changing reality. Ron is the author of Ditches to Riches and he is going to share some real-life lessons that hopefully will inspire you to go to your next level of success – and we all have a next level.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Ron that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tWhat were the circumstances that led you to homelessness?\n2.\tWhat was your journey like from a homeless addict to self-made millionaire and how can anyone take the steps you took to help their business be even more successful? \n3.\tWhat specifically made you change your circumstances from a homeless addict?\n4.\tWhat shift in mindset did you have to make to remove obstacles (perceived or real)?\n5.\tYou say: “You need to show up and make the right choices to make your dreams happen”. How do you suggest we do this?\n6.\tYou talk about conquering fears and biases, and irrationalities. Something simple, like making prospecting calls holds some people back… how do you suggest they overcome their fears to do the activities they know they need to do, so they can achieve their goals?\n7.\tHow does perseverance work in making money?\n\nTo obtain a copy of Ron’s book, Ditches to Riches: How to Survive Your F&%$ed-Up Life and Create a Kick-Ass Business, go to https://ronworley.com or https://www.amazon.com/Ditches-Riches-Survive-Kick-Ass-Business/dp/1735516007\n\n\nTo download my complimentary Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nYou can find my interview with Ron Worley at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sean Castrina is a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years, and still seeks to launch a new venture annually. He is an investor, teacher, and highly-sought-after speaker who communicates with humor and a bluntness that engages and captures his audience. He is the author of 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World, and the World’s Greatest Business Plan.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Sean Castrina that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tGive us some background on how you got started on your entrepreneurial journey?\n2.\tYou talk about Mindset as only one piece of the success puzzle. First, let’s talk about the importance of mindset and then what are the other pieces?\n3.\tWhat are the qualities that separate the most successful people from others?\n4.\tWhat advice do you have for those who have a business but are not growing or not growing at the pace they would like?\n5.\tWhen you say, everyone should think like an Entrepreneur, what exactly do you mean by this?\n6.\tWhat is your one piece of advice above all else you like to give entrepreneurs?\n7.\tWhat is your one piece of success advice you like to share that can benefit everyone listening?\n\nGet a FREE copy of Sean’s book, 8 Unbreakable Rules for Business Startup Success, by going to www.seancastrina.com. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nYou can find my interview with Sean Castrina at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in thttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself hoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sticking to your goals is not always easy. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are… but this is not what you really want for yourself! Part of setting worthwhile goals and sticking to them is that this process allows you to grow as a person. If you give up and go back to the way you were before, then you are not going to have the peace of mind and confidence that comes from KNOWING that you can achieve your true potential in life!\n\nMaybe your goals are business related, or maybe they are personal. Regardless of what they are, they MUST be important to you…so why give up on them? Life is what you make of it, and achieving goals is one way to shape your life on YOUR terms. Your dreams are something that nobody can take from you, which is why sticking to them is SO important!\n\nThe 6 tips for helping you to stick to your goals that I’m about to review with you are simple to understand, and they can help you with even the most complex goals that might be in your game plan! \n\n1… Find a Solution\nThe first key to sticking with your goals is to find a solution whenever a problem or an obstacle presents itself. It can be very tempting to give up when faced with obstacles, but what you NEED to remember is that obstacles are a part of life. You may never have a goal that does not lead you through some challenges before you see it through. Having the strength of mind that it takes to find a solution, regardless of how big the problem is, is exactly what you need if you want to stay focused, so you don’t give up. \n\n2… Anticipate Problems\nTry to think ahead to problems that could arise as you pursue your goals. Getting blindsided by a problem is always worse than dealing with a problem that you saw coming, which is why learning to anticipate is going to be very helpful if you want to avoid the discouragement that comes from being pelted with problems that appeared out of nowhere. Learn to look ahead and plan for problems that may or may not come your way. \n\nOne method that works great for this is to sit down and list all of the possible obstacles that you might face as you achieve that goal. For every goal that you set, take some time to brainstorm where things could go wrong as you pursue it. Think about how setbacks could occur, and think about what problems they would cause you. If you have done your best to brainstorm any potential setbacks BEFOREHAND, then you will not be as surprised when a few problems do come up, and you will have already thought about how you might be able to handle them. \n\n3… Learn From Mistakes and Failures\nWhen you encounter setbacks, failures, or mistakes as you work towards your goals, it can be very easy to entertain the thought of giving up. Remember, however, that this should never be an option for you! Setbacks and mistakes are GOING to happen. What is important is that you view them as learning opportunities instead of as problems. In a way, every setback or failure can teach you something. Remember to look for LESSONS when you face problems instead of discouragement. By keeping this in mind, you will Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Perry Marshall is one of the most sought-after and expensive business strategists in the world. Endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine, he’s guided clients like FanDuel and InfusionSoft from startup to hundreds of millions of dollars. \n\nPerry has helped tens of thousands of small companies become big companies by applying advanced 80/20 to online advertising. \n\nHis newest book, Detox, Declutter, Dominate: How to Excel by Elimination, is for business owners who are overworked, overwhelmed, and struggling to keep up with their ever-growing to-do list. I’m sure he will have some great insight for us today.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Perry that you will benefit from by listening to his interview:\n\n1.\tYou wrote a book, 80/20 Sales & Marketing, the definitive guide to working less & making more. I’m curious, what are your thoughts around 80/20 as it relates to the current business environment? \n\n2.\tWhat are the 80/20 principles you feel represent the greatest opportunity for business owners today?\n\n3.\tIn your newest book, Detox, Declutter, Dominate, you talk about 7 principles that always work, are true for any business, and will be just as valid 50 years from now as they are today. What are these 7 principles?\n\n4.\tWhat do you recommend to a small business owner wanting to get their online marketing strategy up and running effectively?\n\n5.\tPrinciple 6 of the 7 principles in your new book is to build an impenetrable moat around your business to help insulate your business from the competition. Can you please explain this?\n\nWhat is the best way for us to get a copy of your newest book, Detox, Declutter, Dominate?\nOn Amazon and it costs under $10. It is 36 pages packed with great content. The book was originally 150 pages and it got the 80/20 slash, so brought it down to the most powerful content in 36 pages that will be just as impactful in 2071 as it is in 2021.\n\nGet Your \"30 Day Street MBA\" at https://www.perrymarshall.com/. \nJoin Perry's latest email series, 30 Day Street MBA. Street MBA delivers a powerful missive each and every day for a month - a tip, an insight, an actionable strategy, a story you’ll never forget...and keeps you in earshot of our most important announcements, events and breakthroughs. Get started with this course, and a punch in the face as Perry said, by going to https://www.perrymarshall.com/training/street-mba/. \n\nSubscribe to my podcasts and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with meSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Seeing the light at the end of the tunnel of a work goal can be difficult. Motivation is high in the beginning of a project, and then seems to taper off as time goes on. However, there are techniques that can be employed to be able to stay on course. Being results-driven provides a clear path of the direction you need to go in order to achieve them. Let’s explore 8 techniques to help you stay focused on getting the results you want.\n\n1. Proper Planning for Results\nCreate a detailed action plan for achieving the results you desire before you lose focus. Planning your daily, weekly and monthly objectives around the end results, makes you more efficient and productive. This means writing down exactly what you want to achieve and the means to get there. Make sure the results, and the plan to get there, are specific and include weekly or monthly targets. Then your daily tasks, such as phone calls, emails, and projects should center around the results.\n\n2. Perform a SWOT Analysis\nPart of getting to those desired results is realizing what challenges you will be up against. Performing a SWOT analysis of strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats should be a part of your strategic plan. It will give you an idea of your weaknesses and the challenges that might be coming down the road, so you can prepare for them. This will keep you from falling off track. \n\n3. A Mission Statement\nYour company most likely has a mission statement. If not, you need one. But what about you? A mission statement will help steer your time and efforts toward those results. You can start by asking yourself how you will conduct your day differently with those results in mind. Your individual mission statement should be about 4-5 sentences and visible to you every day, so you don’t forget what you are after. When you lose focus, go back to the mission statement for re-centering. \n\n4. Create Milestones\nLong-term results can be difficult to remain focused on. Break that end-goal up into smaller pieces, so you don’t lose motivation. A set of milestones will help you move toward those results while keeping you on track. The milestones can be set daily, weekly or monthly, depending on the scope of your project. Smaller goals are more reasonable to achieve than one big goal and will force you to check on your progress more often. You can even set the same activities every week to review your progress, which I strongly recommend you do. \n\n5. Prioritize\nNow that you have a broad strategic plan and smaller goals, you need to prioritize your actions. Decide what actions are going to be able to move you along to getting those results and align your daily tasks with them. Giving in to procrastination will inevitably happen from time to time, but it is important to get back to your goals soon after. \n\n6. Use the 15-minute Rule\nThis is a great trick that results-oriented people use. When you find yourself losing focus, use the 15-minute rule. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Do one of the tasks in your milestones for 15 minutes. Once the timer goes off, youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Running a business is a lot like a Nascar race. There are large amounts of sustained momentum coupled with dedicated adjustment or growth times. In a race, the efficiency of the pit crew can often make or break a driver’s race position, and those team members have their processes down to split seconds of perfectly timed precision. Likewise, businesses often have areas within their own workflow that need to be executed with efficient action, otherwise they run the risk of causing slowdowns and missing big opportunities.\n\n“Well-oiled or finely tuned, a business must work and keep working for both owners and consumers alike. Unfortunately, inefficiency is a reality. It comes in a variety of flavors that can cost businesses up to 30 percent of their revenue each year. Inefficiency can pop up in many places. You might find redundant processes, important but hard-to-find information, or out-of-date procedures.” Source: Entrepreneur.com\n\nSo, how do you identify areas in your business that need to be revitalized to increase your efficiency and overall productivity? Try these three ideas I’m about to share with you.\n\n1. Take Risks and Try New Things\n\nIf you suspect that something is not working as efficiently as it could, you may need to try something new to see if it will work better. No one solution works for everyone, and sometimes the best way to ascertain if a new process, system, or action will help you or your team perform better is to give it a try for a few weeks or months. For example, if you feel like email is a consistent stumbling block that ties up too much of your time each week, consider using your assistant or a virtual assistant (VA) whose sole task is to manage client communications, thus freeing you up to tackle higher-level tasks that you and only you can handle. \n\nAre meetings bogging down your team’s productivity? You may want to try moving communications over to Slack or Asana, so everyone can stay on the same page for the things relevant to their workflow, and they can stay out of things that do not require their time or attention. It may take some time before the new processes you put in place begin to gain momentum and produce your desired efficiency outcomes, but if you never take the leap and try something new, you will never know what you may be missing out on. That new process or action could streamline your workflow and free up precious minutes or hours that can then be spent on what really matters to your company’s vision and goals.\n\n2. Give Your Team Opportunity to Weigh In\n\nLike a high-performance vehicle, every company could use regular tune-ups to make sure that every part and piece is performing optimally. The best way to check the proverbial temperature of how your workplace is functioning is to ask those that are a part of your organization on a daily basis. By involving your employees, you give them a sense of ownership over their place of work, and allow them to share their innovative, fresh perspectives on how to make things run even more efficiently.\n\nThere is no way for one person to accurately see the Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "What if we’ve been given the wrong operating instructions? What if everything you have been taught about how to set and achieve a goal is wrong? This is precisely what behavioral change expert, Adele Spraggon, suggests and she can prove it. Drawing on the most recent findings in brain research along with inspiring stories of breakthroughs and triumphs from her clients, Adele will talk about how almost any obstacle can be overcome with the right operating instructions. Adele is the award-winning author of the book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Adele that you will benefit from by listening to her answers:\n\nPossible Questions \n1.\tIn your work as a change expert, you suggest that the traditional approaches to goal setting run contrary to the latest findings in brain research. Please explain this.\n2.\tHow do these findings change the way we are taught to set and achieve our goals? \n3.\tWhat problems do you see amongst your clients when they use a traditional approach to goal setting and achievement? \n4.\tWhat is the better way to set and achieve a goal?\n5.\tWhat results do people experience when they align with how their brain is working? \n\nLearning how to rebuild communication between the brain hemispheres results in a much more effortless approach to goal achievement. Often a person ends up exceeding their own expectations. \n\nWhat is the best way for you to obtain a copy of Adele’s book, Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment?\nGo to www.shift4steps.com. The book is free, so you only pay for shipping and handling.\n\nYou can also get a gift of a free month of access to Adel’s teachings, including my weekly group coaching calls, by going to www.shift4steps.com. \n\nYou can find my interview with Adele Spraggon at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573, https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id305208343, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Subscribe and get new episodes as they are released.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by jSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Originally thought to have been popularized by a man named Cal Newport, time blocking is simply the practice of holding space in each day for your top priorities, and then filling in the gaps around those time blocks with other important tasks or events until your days are filled.\n\nWhile how this plays out is likely different for everyone, the principle of carving out time to do the activities you need to do and achieve your goals. How do you intent to spend your time is what matters. \n\nIf the end goal of time blocking is increased productivity and decreased stress, then developing a commitment to living life (or at least carrying out your workday) in a structured series of segments is well worth the potential gains. If you are interested in learning to effectively time block your days, be sure to take the following 3 aspects of effective time management into consideration:\n\n1. Identify recurring tasks or events and streamline those in your calendar\n\nWhen you are able to identify recurring events inside of your calendar, you are well on the way to saving time and making your life a whole lot more organized. The truth is, much of our daily life is cyclical and repetitive – we get up at the same time each day, we visit the same places each week, we speak with the same clients each month; the list goes on and on. Setting up recurring time blocks in your preferred calendar or schedule application will save you time and energy. \n\nIf you prefer to work with a handwritten calendar (like a Franklin Day Planner), you can achieve the same result by sitting down at the start of every month or quarter and manually mapping out any recurring work to-do items that you know will happen on a consistent basis. When you eliminate the need to think about every single item on your calendar every day, you decrease the potential decision fatigue that you may face and also decrease the mental strain you have from trying to remember too many things. You no longer have to be afraid you will forget to do something.\n\n2. Look through the lens of being in control\nMost successful business people have aversions to being controlled; they prefer to be masters of their own fates. While having a regimented, intensely scheduled calendar may seem daunting and oppressive at first, it is actually incredibly freeing once you lean into the benefits of a controlled schedule. Eliminating spontaneous events in your day also eliminates unnecessary stress and gives you freedom to choose when and how you want to be flexible instead of being forced to adapt to every work emergency that comes your way. You are more intentional with how to best use your very valuable time.\n\nTodoist puts it well, saying, “If you don’t control your schedule, it will control you. How do you balance the necessary evils of meetings, email, team chat, and “busy work” with focused time for the things you truly care about? Since becoming a digital hermit isn’t an option for most of us, we need concrete strategies to help us focus in a world designed to distract us.”\n\nIf you truly want to be in control of your worSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Nick Saban (who you might know from him being the American football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007) said, “When you invest your time, you make a goal and a decision of something that you want to accomplish. Whether it's, make good grades in school, be a good athlete, be a good person, go down and do some community service and help somebody who's in need, or whatever it is you choose to do, you're investing your time in that.” \n\nThe key element there is investment. We can’t ever hope to achieve something worthwhile if we don’t believe it is possible - if we are not emotionally invested in its success. If we don’t believe in our ability to figure something out, or to find success, then no one else will either! We can either be our own worst enemy or the best cheerleader we’ve ever had. But not at the same time. We are, at any given time, either tearing down our dreams and goals, or building them up. \n\nWhat You Believe Will Likely Come to Pass\n\nIn order to truly be successful, you have to believe you have the capacity for that success. Ultimately, it is all about harnessing the power of the Law of Attraction. The Law of Attraction is simple. It is the belief that having positive thoughts about your life and future will “attract” more positivity and prosperity in your life. Also called “self-fulfilling prophecy,” this concept is not a new one. \n\nFor example, if you go into a meeting thinking it will be boring and you will get nothing from it, don’t be surprise when you walk away having learned nothing new. You got out of it what you expected to find. Likewise, an open-minded person that goes into that same meeting prepared to have it be intriguing and beneficial, will likely find at least one usable nugget of information they can benefit from; therefore, reinforcing their initial belief about how the meeting should go.\n\nHow we feel about certain situations trickles into our body language and into our subconscious thoughts. If you dread going to work each day, it won’t be long before your posture becomes slumped, your attitude becomes poor, and your performance becomes lackluster. You have to intentionally change your feelings and – often – your body language – to reflect a new way of thinking in order to reach new goals and realize different outcomes and better outcomes for your life. \n\nDon’t Underestimate the Power of Positivity\n\nMuch like a boomerang, the beliefs and thoughts you put into your mind, and the energy you project into your work and personal life, will always come back around. We get to choose the lenses that we see the world through. Our beliefs and intentionality truly do have the power to help us achieve our goals.\n\nSuccess Magazine interviewed an NFL Superbowl champion, and asked him how he was able to find such consistent success with hitting his professional goals at such a high level. He said, \n\n“You have to see things happen in your life before you can do it. It is visualization. I learned that as an athlete; don’t ever go out onto the field of competition thinking about what you don’t want to have happenSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Interview with Matt Grandos – Author of Motivate the Unmotivated: A Proven System for Sustainable Motivation \n\nOver the last decade, Matt Grandos has tested, developed and helped thousands of others implement an effective and easy to duplicate system that will help you build an unbreakable foundation for your life as well as motivate even the most unmotivated individuals in your life.\nThese techniques have been taught and implemented in organizations of all industries and sizes. From Google Headquarters and Twitter to the United States Airforce and professional organizations all around the world. \n Using these concepts Matt has been able to do the following:\n•\tBuild his first $1,000,000 business by the age of 25\n•\tTravel all over the world teaching top executives how to build an unbreakable foundation and sustainably motivate others. \n•\tSee continued success for thousands of individuals who have applied these systems to their lives and businesses.\n\nMatt is also the author of, Motivate the Unmotivated: A Proven System for Sustainable Motivation. He has a new book coming out in a few months called, The Intentional Week.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Matt that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n1.\tHow does someone motivate themselves when they really don’t feel motivated?\n2.\tCan you motivate team members? How do you motivate others?\n3.\tWho was the Hardest person you ever had to motivate?\n4.\tWhat are a few things individuals can implement right now to help motivate others?\n5.\tIf you are saying motivation should be like turning a switch on and off, if it is this easy why are people unmotivated? \n6.\tWhat is the “Two-Minute Drill”?\n7.\tHow do you motivate the unmotivated?\n\nWhat is the best way for you to obtain a copy of Matt’s book, Motivate the Unmotivated: A Proven System for Sustainable Motivation? On Amazon.\n\nResources Matt Shared:\n-Free Motivation Catlyst Assessment: www.lifepulseinc.com/MCA \n-PodGift for Listeners (mention that you were referred by Anne Bachrach): www.lifepulseinc.com/PODGIFT\n-See how Matt’s organization can help you: www.lifepulseinc.com/letushelp\n-90-Day Challenge: www.lifepulseinc.com/I90\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (hSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The concept of goal setting is nothing new for those in business. Touted by everyone from Tony Robbins to Oprah as being a necessary part of a high-functioning life, setting an intention and then doing what it takes to reach it is a necessary skill that everyone believes is important. But how many of us actually set goals that take us where we want to go and then arrive there?\n\nOne study says that as few as eight percent of people set goals that they later achieve. The study focused on New Year’s resolutions, but it nevertheless paints a shocking picture of how we as a society tend to flippantly set goals without ever having a true intention of fulfilling those dreams and plans. \n\nSo, what did the elite eight percent do to set themselves apart from their peers? \n\n1. They Began with The Big Picture in Mind\n\nPeople that consistently achieve their goals spend time considering what steps are necessary to get across the finish line. That means looking at all the little, tedious steps (https://www.wendaful.com/2017/12/breaking-down-goals/) needed to get from A to Z and then plotting those steps – like a graph – across the timeline they have set up. They literally eliminated all of the guesswork, and in doing so they removed a majority of the barriers to success.\n\n2. They Got Hyper-Specific\n\nSetting a vague goal is a sure-fire way to kill your progress before it even begins. The less specific we are when setting a goal, the more wiggle room we give our subconscious self later on when we are running low on discipline and mental toughness. Instead of saying, “I want to increase revenue this year” say “In the first quarter of 2021 I will increase revenue by 12% by running targeted social media ads.” The difference in these two statements is that one is action focused and the other is more of a general statement. One provides a clear plan, and the other is left open for a bland future interpretation of success.\n\n3. They Surrounded Themselves with Unwavering Support \n\nWe were created for community. We crave connection. It is no surprise, then, that statistically those in the study that surrounded themselves with accountability were so much more likely to succeed. When you have people in your corner cheering you on, you will be able to find the strength to push on, even when you feel tired and discouraged.\n\n4. They Used External Stimuli to Boost Their Focus\n\nThis is an interesting principle, but one that merits exploration. We as humans are visual, auditory creatures that depend on our senses to get us through the day. From vision boards to company slogans plastered across a wall, we like to be reminded of our purpose and intentions. It’s like a rallying cry at a football game, or a benediction offered up before a trying task. We are what we repeatedly remind ourselves of and surround ourselves with. There is a reason top athletes are taught to visualize success as part of mental toughness programs. Doing so has been proven to eliminate distractions and increase the probability of a successful outcome.\n\n5. They Refused to Multitask\n\nWe are trulSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Accountability is more than just a friend that calls you up occasionally to make sure you’re sticking to your weight loss goals. It’s also more than the occasional roundtable discussion with business colleagues checking in how everyone in the group is doing in terms of hitting their quarterly financial goals. True, meaningful accountability serves to prop you up when you feel discouraged, and also propels you to heights you never thought possible. \n\nWhile there are many different types of accountability, both business and personal, these 4 types of accountability are ones you need to place in your life immediately:\n\n1.\tCharacter Accountability\n2.\tTime Management Accountability\n3.\tStrategic, Goal-Based Accountability\n4.\tRelationship Accountability\n\nUltimately, accountability is never just a one-time thing that applies to just a single area of life. To find even greater success, you need to be open to being challenged in all areas of your life. We can’t usually see our own blind spots – it takes trusted people in our lives to point them out to us and to provide us the support we need to work through those weak points intentionally.\n\n1. Character Accountability\n\nOur character, reputation, and word are the foundation that everything about us is built on. If our work teams can’t trust us to follow through on a promise, or if our clients can’t depend on us to deliver on time, or if our families can’t believe that we will come through for them when they need us, then nothing else really matters. Success in other areas of life is negated if our character isn’t rock-solid. \n\nFinding people or a person to hold us to a high standard of integrity in our personal and professional lives is one of the best things we can do to level up how we are currently living life. We all have room for improvement, and it takes others to shine a light on areas we don’t want to see or deal with because we know deep down that it takes a lot of work and discipline to change deeply ingrained character habits. \n\n2. Time Management Accountability\n\nHow we choose to spend our time can make or break our success. From spending too much time getting lost in social media, to occupying our workdays with excessive meetings instead of focusing on what brings in revenue and makes the most of our skills, time management is a hugely important aspect to prioritize and continually improve. \n\nThis area of life provides a great opportunity for you to forge relationships with like-minded colleagues that also want to make the most of their productivity and efficiency. Find people you trust and whose work ethics you admire and recruit them to your accountability team, or find an accountability coach. We naturally tend to become like those we spend the most time with, so choose wisely!\n\n3. Strategic, Goal-Based Accountability\n\nEntrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, CEOs – they all have something specific in common: the need to hit achievement-based milestones in order to be considered successful in their jobs or careers. This is why goal setting is an incredibly powerful tooSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Time Management Principles Guaranteed to Help You Accelerate Your Results.\n\nTime management is not just a buzzword that you can throw around but never dig into. It’s also not something you try on for a week or two and become instantly successful at. If you want to truly accelerate your workday efforts and get more done in less time, it will require discipline and humility. \n\nThe rewards though? They are well worth the sacrifice. In addition to having more mental and physical bandwidth for the people and projects in your life that you truly care about, improving your time management gives you mental space for a renewed passion for your business and increased patience and resilience for the difficult things your workday throws your way.\n\nWhile there are many different principles that you can focus on that will help move you closer to a more productive schedule, these four time management principles are guaranteed to help accelerate your results and boost your productivity. The catch is that they all require intentionality.\n\nThese principles will not work unless you do, which is both liberating and limiting. However, if you are ready to find freedom and move beyond being a slave to your business and your to-do list, then roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive in.\n\n1. Remove Distractions – Even the Good Ones\n\nPerhaps one of the greatest workplace myths is the one that says we can multitask well. We may be multitasking, but the ball is always getting dropped somewhere. Our brains are only hardwired to be able to handle one thing at one time. We are fooled into thinking we are doing multiple things at once, but really our brains are just swapping back and forth at tremendous speeds. \n\nAdding more to the already spinning plate just makes it more difficult to gracefully switch to something different when the time comes. Not only that, but it actually takes longer to complete tasks this way. When was the last time you found enjoyment and success while trying to simultaneously eat a waffle and go for a jog? The answer is never – you would never try to overlap those two tasks because of the sheer impracticality of it all. Multitasking in business may appear to be more practical, but don’t be fooled. Dialing in your focus on one thing at a time whenever possible is a truly simple way to see amazing time management and productivity results. \n\n2. Track Your Time and Then Honestly Evaluate How You Spent It\n\nIn order to truly accelerate your time management efforts, you need to have a solid understanding of where you’re missing the mark. The only way to do this is to be able to honestly evaluate the time you spend each day. This is where time and task tracking comes into play. You could keep a bullet list on a notepad of everything you do and how long you spend doing it, or you could jot down voice notes on your iPhone. Or you can download my complimentary Time Log Sample and help you be even more time efficient, so you are in a higher probability position to achieve your goals, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.coSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Jeff Downs has had had numerous years of executive leadership experience and also has consulted numerous executive teams to achieve consistent sustained transformational results. As a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader, Jeff has worked as a Franklin Covey Business Results Practice Leader with Cisco, Boston Scientific, Comcast, Staples, Siemens, and more. \n\nJeff and Jami have been married for 29 years and have 7 children between the ages of 9 and 25.\n\nJami Downs is a mother, leader, teacher, and passionate volunteer. As the mother of seven children she is an expert in logistics, negotiation, diplomacy, and project management.\n\nJeff and Jami are co-authors of the book, Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results, which was published September 22, 2020. Streaking is a goal-setting practice created by Jeff and Jami, which allows us to transform our best intentions into new, consistent habits to help us meet our goals. \n\nHere are some questions I asked Jeff and Jami that you will benefit from by listening to their answers:\n\n1.\tI’m curious, how did you come up with the concept and name for your book, Steaking? Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results\n\n2.\tWhy did you start Streaking and how has it helped you and others with achieving goals?\n\n3.\tHow is a streak different from a goal, and how do they compliment one another? \n\n4.\tWhat are the laws of Streaking? \n\n5.\tWhat is a “be statement” and how does a person use a “be statement” to have consistent success? Ask yourself: Who do I want to be?\n\n6.\tWhat is the power of consistency in achieving goals? \n\n7.\tWhat about Streaking is powerful in setting up the foundation to achieve goals? \n\n8.\tWhy is it important to know the difference between a habit, routine, streak, and a goal? \n\n9.\tHow does a person employ streaks to grow and improve and achieve their goals and reach their full potential? \n\n10.\tWhat are the benefits to a person in completing laughably simple streaks daily, weekly or monthly? \n\n11.\tGive me some examples of what someone would do to bridge the gap between where they are in business and where they imagine they ultimately want to be.\n\n12.\tHow do you suggest people record activities to be completed?\n\n13.\tWhy record that you have completed these activities, how does that help growth and achieving goals? \n\nGet their book, Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results and download the Streaking app to help you implement the concept of Streaking, you can have the highest probability of having your ideal business and ideal life. \n\nVisit their website by going to www.streakingmastery.com. \n\nBelow is a business success resource to help you implement one of the areas we discussed. \n\nA “Me File” is simply a place where you keep all the great comments people have said about you, your service, your staff, and your firm. You can keep an electronic document as well as a manila folder with carSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Tips for Helping You to Stick To Your Goals, so you have the highest probability of achieving them in the timeframe you desire.\n\nWe’ve all been there before…we find a goal that inspires us and we commit to doing the work…until life derails us. Whether it was that vacation, your assistant suddenly quits, or death in the family, the truth is life sometimes distracts us from our goals. Dealing with the disruption is one thing, getting back on track can be another.\n\nOkay, Let’s get going with the 4 tips to help you stick to your goals so you can get back on track and stay on track. \n\nTip #1: Focus on the Reward - Not the Work\nWise sages advise us to “be in the moment,” but let’s face it - you don’t always feel like running that last mile. You’re human; sometimes you lose your motivation in the middle of having to “do the work.”\n\nIf you’re losing your motivation, switch your focus on the reward. Focus on the good feelings of having accomplished your goal and how much easier it will be the next time because you will have broken through another limiting belief.\n\n“We only learn our limits by going beyond them.” ~Unknown\n\nTip #2: The Have-To’s Sometimes Turn into the Want-To’s\nThe work involved with achieving goals can feel like a “have-to” in the beginning, but they often turn into a “want-to” by the end of the process. They become a positive habit - a healthy way of being - while the work part eventually melts away.\n\nThis happens because it’s not always about the end result - it’s about the person you become as a result of the process.\n\nWhen you learn a new way of living - a way of living that better represents and supports your true potential - things that used to be a “have-to” transform into a “want-to.”\n\n“Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you.” ~Charles A. Jaffe\n\nTip #3: It’s Who You Become in the Process\nThe person you woke up as today may not be the same person you wake up as tomorrow - or the day after that - or next week - or ten years from now.\n\nWhile it’s impossible to predict exactly who you’ll be in the future, it’s a safe bet that you will not be the exact same person. \n\nLife is a process of constant change and transformation. Each day we learn more about ourselves, which results in greater clarity of our true desires. The path between where we are and where we want to be becomes more clear and focused, creating a deep and focused desire to see the process through. \n\nSetting goals - and the work involved with achieving them - is not so much about the end result, as much as a deep, and often indefinable, desire to fulfill our greatest potential. To grow - to expand - to become all that we can be.\n\nThe person you end up becoming by the end of a journey (the process of goal setting and achieving is most definitely a journey!) is not the same person who started the journey. Achieving goals teaches you that you had what it took to achieve something you maybe weren’t sure you could, in the beginning.\n\nThe process teaches you that you had more than you thought: more guts, more stSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The idea of starting your own business can be exciting and inspiring, but for most small business owners, writing an effective business plan is not considered an exciting part of starting the process; therefore, many choose not to create one or update it on a consistent basis. Traditional business plans can be very dry and uninteresting, so you are about to learn how to create an effective business plan that not only gets you excited, it will inspire you, and others, to take action.\n\nThe length and details of an effective business plan will be determined by the type of business you’re creating or updating the one you currently have. The key is to create not just another business plan, but an effective business plan that inspires you, and others, to take action. \n\nFirst, let’s get clear on the essential components of an effective business plan:\n\n•\tExecutive Summary \n•\tMarket Analysis \n•\tCompany Description \n•\tOrganization & Management \n•\tMarketing & Sales Management \n•\tService or Product Line \n•\tFunding Request \n•\tFinancials \n•\tAppendix\n\nPart 1: Executive Summary\nThe executive summary is the most important component of an effective business plan because it will be the first thing the reader sees. This is where you’ve got to grab the reader’s attention and inspire them to support your vision through your mission statement. Provide a history of your company, its current standing, and future vision.\n\nAlthough the executive summary should be the first component in the business plan layout, it should actually be the last component you create. Once you have completed all other components it will be easier to come back to the executive summary and nicely tie in key points.\n\nPart 2: Market Analysis\nThis is your opportunity to shine and highlight your knowledge of the industry. This will also be where you will identify your target market and what you know about them. Take this opportunity to spotlight comprehensive market research and projected profit margins.\n\nPart 3: Company Description\nKeeping it brief, describe how all the elements of your business fit together. This component should include how the nature of your business makes you unique and the primary factors that will make your company a success. Be sure to clarify the marketplace need and how your company is poised for a competitive edge.\n\nPart 4: Operation and Management\nIn this component, include your business’s organizational structure, details about ownership, and profiles of your management team, if you have one. This is also where you would include information on the board of directors or advisory board. Outline a plan to keep your staff in place by detailing salaries and benefits. A key factor in this section is to clarify what kind of incentives and bonuses will be provided to keep your staff motivated and employed.\n\nPart 5: Marketing and Sales Management\nUse this section to share your vision for getting and growing your customer/client base - as they will be the lifeblood of your business. Clearly define and explain a comprehensive market straSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a teenager, Michael Arterberry was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. For more than 25 years, he has been helping teens and adults to use what they have gone through as a catalyst for success rather than an obstacle for failure.\n\nIn 2008, Michael founded Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs. Michael is the author of \"Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement\", a daily motivational book.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Michael that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1) I have had people talk about how they wanted to achieve a particular goal and they had people (friends, family, and peers) telling them their goals were too big or they should rethink their goals to deflate their desire for their stated goal (unintentionally or maybe intentionally). \n\nYou have a comment in your book that says: Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of yours. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Can you elaborate on this please?\n\nMichael said: “Don’t let history control your destiny.” \n\n2) At different times in our lives I think we have all felt overwhelmed with something. What do you do suggest we do that can help up when we might be feeling overwhelmed?\n\n3) You have a comment in your book that basically says: Perception is everything and there is a danger in a flawed perception. What exactly do you mean by this and how would we know we have a flawed perception, and then how could we fix it going forward?\n\nMichael said: There is danger in low expectations. We have to run after our destiny because as we run for what is in front of us, we escape what's behind us. \n\n4) What are the consequences or challenges of \"losing your keys\" that you talk about?\n\nMichael wrote: \"Be the Driver of Your Car\" \nHelping people to take control of their lives and not allow others to control their destiny or journey. We are a product of our thought lives. If we allow our own, personal negative thoughts plus the ones that are projected on us, they become the \"driver\". Life experience/trauma, if not addressed appropriately, can be the driver.\n\n5) People talk about having affirmations, what do you think about the power of affirmations and what it can do to help us?\n\n6) One of my book titles is Live Life with No Regrets. How do you suggest people work to live their life with no regrets?\n\nMichael wrote: No Regrets\nHelping people to live life with passion, purpose and mission and not to look back and regret the choices or decisions that they have made. Live in the moment. Enjoy what is going on now iSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nI just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support.\n\nIt is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you.\n\nI believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world. That's why I'm so excited to serve our community.\n\n2020 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2021.\n\nWhen hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.\n\nThank you for your continued support and I hope you let me know how else I can be of service to you in 2021 and beyond.\n\nI wish you a very healthy, happy, and profitable new year. \n\nOprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” \n\nI welcome your comments and feedback on how I can help you make 2021 your best year ever!\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Maintaining balance when the demands of work and life are pulling you in different directions can be a bit challenging at times. What’s at the heart of finding balance in your life? Peace, happiness, rest, health? The definition of balance is different for everyone: What may be balance to me may not be balance to you; which is why it’s important to get to the heart of what’s uniquely important in your life. \n\nLet’s explore the 14 tips to help you maintain work life balance. Choose 1 or 2 of the 14 tips to help you get even better at having work life balance.\n\nTip #1. Identify Your Core Values (what is truly important to you in life)\nAbove all, honoring your core values is vital to maintaining a sense of balance because it directly affects your quality of life. Identify your core values and make the necessary life/work changes that honor them, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. To help you identify your core values, complete my Values Clarification Exercise. \n\nTo download my complimentary 6-page Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\n2. Know Your Priorities – and Schedule Them\nIf it’s really important, it must be scheduled. As I often say, honor thy calendar. Work and family are not the only important priorities, so be sure to schedule “you” time where you can to refuel, rejuvenate and tend to your own health and well-being. I believe that in order to stay focused on your high payoff activities and achieve your goals you must schedule everything on your calendar.\n\n3. Establish a Home Office\nIf you struggle with traveling to and from an office away from home, save time and get even more done by establishing a home office. Word of caution: it can be easy to get distracted by personal matters and family members when working from home, so set clear “office hours” where you can focus on work and will not be disturbed. Certainly, working virtually is much more common today than it used to be.\n\n4. Work Remotely 1-2 Days per Week\nIf you work best outdoors or in your favorite peaceful environment, schedule “remote” days where you can head to your favorite destination to brainstorm new business ideas or boost production. Wherever you typically work, find a new place to be remote from your normal work environment and see how much more you get done.\n\n5. Reduce Your Expenses\nIt’s easy to get caught up in all the “doing” of life, only to lose track of how much you have to do to keep up with all the “having.” Look around you and ask, “Do I really want or need that _________?” If it’s a financial burden, and provides little or no fulfillment or return, it’s time to dump or downsize. When you don’t have to keep up with all the “having,” you can reduce the “doing” time and be even more profitable.\n\n6. Raise Your Prices \nAs an entrepreneur, raising your prices is one of the easiest and fastest ways to find more life/work balance. It’s pretty simple; when you’re generating more rSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening. Happy Holiday!\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No ReSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Does your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it’s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Now, let’s explore the four essentials of successful business planning. \n\n1. Defined Purpose: Before you can go anywhere, you must first know where you are headed. Ever attempt a cross-country road-trip without a map or GPS? Well, building a business plan without having a vision for the business is much like driving a car without a map or directions.\n\nDefining the purpose of your business will give you a starting and ending point - both of which are essential to building a solid business plan. First, define the benefits you are delivering to clients. From there, define how those benefits will change your clients’ lives for the better. What will they specifically be able to do that they weren’t able to do before they purchased your product or service? \n\nIf you’re not quite sure of the answers, start with these bullet points:\n•\tWho will you be selling these items to? Define your ideal client.\n•\tWhat product or service are you providing? What purpose does it provide?\n•\tWhere you will be selling it from? Catalog? Website? In-Person? Third party?\n•\tWhy would consumers purchase your product or service? What needs/hole/void does it fill?\n\nIf you’re specializing in a specific item or service, try to locate accessories or add-on services to market along with the main product. Does it make sense for you to open up a brick and mortar shop or is it more practical to open up shop online? Yes, properly answering these questions can be time consuming, but preparing a successful business plan is essential to setting your business up for success. \n\n2. Detailed Marketing Strategy: No business can survive without an effective marketing strategy. When starting a business, it’s imperative to be aware of exactly how you’re going to locate clients for your business. Unfortunately, this is where most business owners fall short. If you don’t know where to find your customers/clients - you will not know where to find the sales.\n\nWhether you’re creating a business plan to attract potential investors or for your own personal records, you need to take the time to craft a carefully detailed marketing strategy. Creating a detailed marketing strategy consists of defining your target market, understanding why they would want to purchase the product or service you are selling, and pinpointing the price they are willing to pay. The good news is that you’ve already done some oSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about being a Dreamer or a Doer – which is the only thing stopping you from achieving your goals.\n\nYou set goals, yet you don’t achieve them. Time and time again you find yourself stopping midway between the start and finish lines. You start off running out of the gate, enthused and driven to make a difference this time, but each time, something derails you from sticking to the game plan.\n\nPerhaps you convinced yourself that it was lack of time, energy, or resources. You simply didn’t have the time to stick to it or that a 5am run or late night at the gym was the last thing you felt motivated to do. You didn’t have a babysitter…or the money…or the will power.\n\nIt’s the classic paradox of Dreamer vs. Doer.\n\nAs you know, my Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/excuses-dont-count-results-rule-book/) philosophy is the basis for my coaching business because excuses are never the real reason you stop short of your goals. No, the real reason is something entirely different.\n\nSo, what’s the real reason behind all those excuses you make?\n\nYou are simply not willing to do what it takes to achieve your goals. You just don’t want what you say you want badly enough to actually do what it takes.\n\nThis is the real reason, and the only thing, stopping you from achieving your goals. Plain and simple.\n\nThe initial desire of achieving a goal may be enough to kick-start your action plan, but it takes commitment to maintain the motivation to achieve the goal.\n\nCommitment is what separates the dreamer from the doer.\n\nNo matter what the nature of the excuse is the only reason you stop short of achieving your goal is because the desire to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal isn’t strong enough.\n\nIn other words - you don’t want it bad enough to commit to being a doer.\n\nIf you’re tired of start-stop goal setting, here are some tips for helping you understand the reasons behind not wanting it bad enough:\n\nThe Payoff Isn’t High Enough\nSometimes the payoff (future benefit) of goal achievement isn’t enough to maintain your motivation in the now. That last mile....that last lap…that last squat… another phone call to a prospect… it can be challenging to find the motivation from the payoff - especially when it isn’t high enough.\n\nYour payoff should be so enticing that there is no question in your mind that you are sticking to your game plan. No questions, no excuses. You desire that payoff so deeply that you will to do whatever it takes to achieve your goal. Just being willing to do something doesn’t mean you will actually do it.\n\nFlip The Payoff/Pain Coin \nIf you simply cannot find a future payoff worth your commitment or high desire, flip the coin and focus on the current pain of remaining where you are.\n\nThe reality is that goal achievement isn’t always peaches-and-cream - it isn’t always the easiest thing to do. You can bet that at some point you will have to do what you don’t feel like doing in order to get where you want to go.\n\nIt is in those crucial moments where you must decide if ySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sean Lowery is a highly motivated and passionate entrepreneur. While living in his mom's basement, Sean was called T-shirt boy. Now he runs a 7-figure e-commerce and clothing business called United Monograms. Sean is a thought leader and innovator in his industry. He strives to teach and impact millions of entrepreneurs and individuals around the world. Sean has overcome economic hardships, negativity from peers, and greatly sacrificed many things to make his business flourish. His incredible work ethic, passion to serve others, and obsession to build an empire, makes Sean the success story he is today. Building a business that generates over $10 Million dollars a year, with 20+ employees and thousands of clients worldwide, takes blood, sweat, and tears. Through his journey and experiences, Sean brought us an extensive amount of value in our 29 minutes together.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Sean that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1.\tWhat specific steps did you take to go from your Mother's basement to the business you have today, that can help others grow their business? \n\n2.\tHow do you tear down or get rid of the voices (limiting beliefs) you tell yourself that aren’t helping you to be even more successful?\n\n3.\tSince time is going to pass every second of the day with however we choose to use it, what time management principles do you use to help you be as effective and efficient as possible every single day? (ex. 7 years or 10,000 hours to be good at what you do.)\n\n4.\tWhat is the best way to become an effective delegator, so you only do what you can do and nobody else can do?\n\n5.\tHow do you view the concept of working hard versus working smart?\n\n6.\tHow do you suggest people work to overcome obstacles that can get in their way and slow them from achieving their goals?\n\nYou can check out Sean Lowery at https://www.seanlowery.show/ or his products at https://www.united-monograms.com/. Join Sean on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9zJOLgxCH4rRFcP0oZ6Rw/featured\n\nBelow are a few of my business success resources that can help you be even more successful.\n\nTo help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! You should be doing only those activities that only you can do and nobody else can. Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful. Download my Free Delegation List Sample Exercise to help you identify more activities to delegate, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.\n\nTo claim my free audio training, Focus on Your High Pay-off Activities and Achieve Your Goals Using Effective Time Management, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sean Lowery is a highly motivated and passionate entrepreneur. While living in his mom's basement, Sean was called T-shirt boy. Now he runs a 7-figure e-commerce and clothing business called United Monograms. Sean is a thought leader and innovator in his industry. He strives to teach and impact millions of entrepreneurs and individuals around the world. Sean has overcome economic hardships, negativity from peers, and greatly sacrificed many things to make his business flourish. His incredible work ethic, passion to serve others, and obsession to build an empire, makes Sean the success story he is today. Building a business that generates over $10 Million dollars a year, with 20+ employees and thousands of clients worldwide, takes blood, sweat, and tears. Through his journey and experiences, Sean brought us an extensive amount of value in our 29 minutes together.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Sean that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1.\tWhat specific steps did you take to go from your Mother's basement to the business you have today, that can help others grow their business? \n\n2.\tHow do you tear down or get rid of the voices (limiting beliefs) you tell yourself that aren’t helping you to be even more successful?\n\n3.\tSince time is going to pass every second of the day with however we choose to use it, what time management principles do you use to help you be as effective and efficient as possible every single day? (ex. 7 years or 10,000 hours to be good at what you do.)\n\n4.\tWhat is the best way to become an effective delegator, so you only do what you can do and nobody else can do?\n\n5.\tHow do you view the concept of working hard versus working smart?\n\n6.\tHow do you suggest people work to overcome obstacles that can get in their way and slow them from achieving their goals?\n\nYou can check out Sean Lowery at https://www.seanlowery.show/ or his products at https://www.united-monograms.com/. Join Sean on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9zJOLgxCH4rRFcP0oZ6Rw/featured\n\nBelow are a few of my business success resources that can help you be even more successful.\n\nTo help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, you can delegate more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development avoidance activities and delegate more! You should be doing only those activities that only you can do and nobody else can. Successful people are excellent delegators, so work at being an even better delegator and be even more successful. Download my Free Delegation List Sample Exercise to help you identify more activities to delegate, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/.\n\nTo claim my free audio training, Focus on Your High Pay-off Activities and Achieve Your Goals Using Effective Time Management, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "How would you answer this question? Are you a grateful person? \n\nAre you thankful for the good things, big and small, in your life?\n\nAs quickly as time moves, technology advances, all the work deadlines and a long to-do list, and personal chores we have to do, it is sometimes too easy to forget all the things we are grateful for and all the gifts we receive every day. I’m talking about simple things like, the air we breathe, the health we have, and our friendships. There is always something to be thankful for, in my opinion. I’m just as guilty as most of us and sometimes forget to focus on all the things that I’m grateful for, but I do try to be even more grateful each week and as time goes on.\n\nJim Rohn has a great quote. He said: “Learn to be thankful for what you already have, while you pursue all that you want.” \n\nWhat are all the things you are grateful for?\n\nAt the end of the day, right before you go to sleep, think about all those things you are grateful for, and see how well you sleep. \n\nI’m grateful for you and for you listening to my Accountability Coach podcast.\nLet me know how else I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can have the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n\nGet your daily AccountabilitySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Increases Your Firm's Success.\n\nIf you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of your business.\n\nTip #1 for building a team that builds success. If you’re trying to understand how to build a team that builds success, you should first pinpoint the mission of your business. Only when you have a clear understanding, as a leader, of the mission of your business, can you build the right team. When you can clearly identify and emotionally connect with the mission, you are able to identify the right people who are best suited to support the success of your business.\n\nDepending on the mission statement of the business, you may need to focus on building a team of creatives, analytics, intellectuals, or spiritualists. For example, a PR (public relations) firm wouldn’t necessarily build a team of spiritualists; that personality would be better suited for a business that is motivational or inspirationally based. A PR firm would more likely hire creatives and intellectuals. Another example of personality matching would be an accounting firm; they would look to building a team of analytical members, not necessarily creatives or spirituals. \n\nAlways start with the mission of the business, and then build your team. Let’s say you need an assistant to travel with you to help you with live events such as seminars and guest appearances. An important personality factor would be to ensure the team member has the following qualities:\n•\treliable and punctual\n•\tgreat organizer\n•\tkeeps you calm under times of stress\n•\ttakes care of the small details so you don’t have to\n•\tloves traveling\n•\tlove meeting new people\n•\thas a personable, magnetic personality \n\nAction Step #1\nRevisit your professional mission statement. If it doesn’t “sit right” with you or isn’t specific enough, rewrite it. Your mission statement should always begin with benefit(s) to your clients (and who those clients are), followed by a reason(s). It should always invoke some meaning for you, as in a passion or personal mission. \n\nFor example, “ABC International is dedicated to providing expert overseas investment advice to small business owners (less than 20 employees) in the U.S. and Canada, so they can increase their wealth, leverage their financial worth and grow their business.”\n\nPresent your professional mission statement to new hires and explain what it means to you personally, as well as professionally. When they can grasp why it’s important, they can incorporate that into their actions.\n\nTip #2 for building a team that builds success. Think about the areas of your business where you struggle and could obviously use the help. Make a list of those tasks you would like or need help with and then look for those strengths in potential candidates.\n\nAdditionally, takeSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 10 No-Cost, Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Business for Increased Success. \n\nGreat marketing goes beyond traditional marketing strategies. We’ve been experiencing a whole new era of online and offline marketing that allow you to market one-to-many for the best results. You don’t need expensive marketing resources to produce great results - here’s where you can get creative and have fun! Here are 10 No-Cost and Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Businesses.\n\nTip #1: Reach Out To Strategic Partners\nStrategic Partners are a complement (not competition) to your business (as your business is to theirs). Provide an Ideal Client Description and ask if they know someone who is an ideal fit. If they do know someone who would benefit from working with you, ask them to pass along your contact information to the prospect. (Asking for the prospect’s contact information - and contacting them directly - may not always be appropriate. Follow the Strategic Partner’s client privacy policy before contacting the prospect.) Last but not least - return the favor.\n\nTip #2: Develop Joint-Venture Projects\nJoint-Ventures are gaining popularity as we find it’s not only more effective, but sometimes necessary, to pool resources together. This marketing strategy accomplishes two goals: 1) Gets your business in front of a new market and 2) Allows opportunities for new or creative products or services you may have previously been unable to provide. *Choose Joint-Venture Partners wisely… once a partnership is formed, reputations will inevitably be tied to one another.\n\nTip #3: Build a Community\nThe power of the community deeply serves us. Create an in-person or virtual community where like-minded business owners can meet once a week to discuss marketing strategies that work or brainstorm new and innovative ways to attract ideal clients. Use your business brand or personal philosophy as an anchor to the community and you’ll be providing what no one else can.\n\nTip #4: Update Client Success Stories\nYou may have client testimonials, but do you have updated success stories? Contact clients who have worked with you and ask them to provide their latest success story by specifically tying at least one piece of their success to something they learned or were provided by your product, program, or service. The greater the success story - the greater the value that directly ties back to your business. Promote the updated testimonials and remember to put them on your website.\n\nTip #5: Hold an Open House\nIn-person networking is powerful! Host a lunch, happy hour or networking meeting at your home or office. Invite a small group of key people who can help you spread the word about an upcoming program/event or time-sensitive promotion. (“Key” people are colleagues, partners, friends, associates who have direct connections to your ideal clients.) You may want to consider asking these key people to bring other people who they think could benefit from your product or services to meet you in person. \n\nTip #6: Leverage Your Resources\nEvery aspect of your business froSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about ideas to help you with your mindset because I believe mindset can make all the difference in your success. \n\nWhether or not you realize it, your business success and revenue will always be in line with your mindset. Think big and you will get much bigger results; think small and…well, you can guess what that brings. The key to growing your business is thinking big!\n\nWhat happens when you think small?\n\nYou end up thinking about how you’re going to “get by,” or “make it one more month.” Chances are you’re thinking of the immediate short term, just enough to save you temporarily. Another aspect of thinking small is thinking in terms of compensation on an hourly scale. You can’t even think in terms of investments or what would benefit you long term, because you can’t afford to. When you think small, you can only focus on making money for the here and now. \n\nWhat’s the first thing when you consider a new project, application, or business expense? Could it be how much it’s going to cost you? That mindset alone will keep you trapped where you are until you figure out a new way of thinking.\n\nTo break out of the “thinking small” shell, start considering the value of what it is you are investing in. What will it help you accomplish? What benefits will it deliver? Will it help drive sales? Will it help build your business? Will it free up your time? Those are the questions you should be asking yourself. \n\nWhat happens when you think big?\n\nWealthy people think differently, and that’s no secret, but, what may not be so obvious is how their mindset directly affects their ability to continually grow. They have simply learned through experience or from the guidance of a mentor that there are successful ways to do things - and they know it all starts with mindset. They learn these traits, study them, and perfect them until they make calculated moves that are more times successful than not. I believe that because successful people think big, they have learned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, and that consistently pushes them to do activities that get them to their next level, then the next level, then the next level.\n\nRemember the software that you didn’t want to invest money into because you thought it was too expensive? Well, that was the first thing your successful counterpoint purchased! Why? Because it cut time by a third, reduced expenses and increased revenue. While you’re still struggling, the wealthy have learned to leverage their business to allow it room to grow. See the difference in the mindset? \n\nNow this isn’t to say you should waste money on non-essential or even useless tools, but there is something to be said for the benefits of thinking big.\n\nSomething else the successful do that the people who think small or who are struggling do not, is know when to take calculated risk. While you may not be in a position to take any risk at all, the wealthy are continually leveraging their investments. Whether those investments are in the real estate, business acquisition, outsourcing, pSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Chris Atley is a Canadian living her dream in a small beach town in California! BUT her dream almost didn't happen. Thankfully, she made the decision to live her life full out, put other people's expectations to the side and got out of her own way! When she learned and shifted the disempowering beliefs that were running her life, she was able to grow her business 10x in just 10-months, and move to her dream spot by the beach with her family. Chris has a BA in Psychology and is a Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner. Chris enjoys sharing how our beliefs dictate every single action we take (or don't take), and what we can do to manifest our hearts desires! Because BELIEVE is one of my favorite words and has a big impact on how we go through life, and because success is 90% mindset, I thought she would be the perfect guest!!\n\nHere are some questions I asked Chris that you will benefit from by listening to her answers:\n1.\tAfter you spent a gazillion dollars learning how to run a business, not getting to the next level, and feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and depleted, you said you realized that you were the common denominator in the equation. How did you realize what your limiting beliefs were that were living in your subconscious mind, and then how did you dig your way out of that situation?\n\n2.\tAfter plateauing for 4 years with your business, what was the single most important mindset or action you had to have or do to grow your business 10 times in 10 months?\n\nLook at “sales” from an empowered place and being of service. Not all people understand how to really view sales in this way.\n\n3.\tWhat was the “inner work” you had to do in order to take a stand for achieving your big dreams?\n\nPerseverance to do the work no matter what it takes. She used the crabs in a bucket analogy.\n\n4.\tWhat makes you say that “success is 90% mindset”? And what is the other 10%?\n\n5.\tHow do people know they have limiting beliefs that are holding them back, because I think sometimes people don’t even know they have these limiting beliefs that are holding them back?\n\nIt comes from looking at where you are at, and if you aren’t at the level you want to be at and you keep trying and come up against some kind of block or resistance, and you can’t figure out why what you are doing isn’t working, then there is something going on inside of you. What is the thinking and the story that is keeping me from reaching my next level and holding me back from getting to where I want to be?\n\n6.\tOnce they realize they have limiting beliefs, what is the most important action they do first to change that limiting belief record from playing, so they can make progress?\n\nOur subconscious mind wants to keep us comfortable and stop us from doing things that aren’t comfortable. \n\n7.\tWhat typically prevents entrepreneurs from reaching their income goals?\n\nConvert your limiting belief to an empowering belief. What stories are you telling yourself that are holding you back and keeping you where you are that related to money? \n\nI tell people that successful peopSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about Why You Might Want to Consider Hiring an Accountability Coach to help you Accelerate the Achievement of Your Goals.\n\nMany entrepreneurs have a difficult time managing their time efficiently, unknowingly sabotaging their own success. They often spend months, even years, struggling to discern between the low-priority and high-impact tasks, and where their efforts drive the biggest results. Unfortunately, this type of unawareness can lead to a failed business. How do you prevent self-sabotage of your business? Hire an accountability coach! Here are four reasons you should hire an accountability coach:\n\nAn Accountability Coach can help you…\n•\tUnderstand how your actions either lead you toward or away from your goal(s)\n•\tNip procrastination and other timewasters in the bud\n•\tBreak free of your limiting beliefs\n•\tAchieve success by refining how you approach personal and professional goals\n\nAn Accountability Coach can help create direction: An accountability coach understands how each of your actions (or lack of action) leads to your results. It’s fairly simple for someone to define their end goal (e.g. make $15,000 each month), but choosing which road to embark on to reach the goal is an entirely different endeavor. \n\nA quality accountability coach will provide you with the tools to understand the direction your actions will take you and teach you how to forecast the results, so you know which road to walk in the future. He or she will also teach you how to create the most efficient and effective direction to produce the biggest results. You can be sure that you will develop a clear mindset of what works and what doesn’t. \n\nAn Accountability Coach can help eliminate procrastination: Procrastination is the worst enemy of any business owner. Regardless of how many books, tapes, or tickets to seminars you purchase for achieving success, if you lack the discipline, you will not see results. Thankfully, an accountability coach will put an end to your procrastination by establishing clear accountability rules.\n\nAccountability coaching will help you by making you fully aware that you’re completely responsible for how you spend your time. Your success lies in your hands and your success is directly dependent upon the effort you’re willing to put in to realizing your goal. Your accountability coach will certainly put you to the test, asking you to honestly account for your time, actions, and results. \n\nAn Accountability Coach can help you break free of limited beliefs: One of the main reasons people fail in business is because they allow their limited beliefs to stifle their success. This not only applies to your business, but your personal life as well. We all have limiting beliefs to some extent; the goal is to identify those limiting beliefs and shatter them. You will only ever be as successful as your beliefs allow you to be. Accountability coaching will help you see how your own belief system has been preventing you from realizing your full potential and achieving goals. \n\nWith firm guidance, an acSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 3 Reasons Why Beck-and-Call is Not Better Business and working by appointment only increases your productivity and effectiveness.\n\nThere is a huge misconception that the best business is a business that is at the beck-and-call of its clients. The truth is that the best business is a business that effectively sets boundaries, and manages and exceeds client expectations in order to maintain a productive and effective flow.\n\nIf you are constantly juggling clients, answering the phone at all hours of the day, interrupting your personal time to fit in business, and feeling stressed, here are 3 Reasons Why Beck-and-Call is Not Better Business.\n\n1. It’s Impossible to Manage Client Expectations\nWithout structure and a solid foundation of rules and regulations, managing client expectations is impossible. They will expect the world, and will be sorely disappointed, when you do not deliver it. In other words, without boundaries, it’s quite possible they will expect everything.\n\nYou may find yourself, at one point or another, running yourself ragged juggling multiple clients, all of whom expect your undivided attention. When you find it impossible to meet the expectations of your clients, your business will suffer in more than one way. You’ll be exhausted and clients will be left dissatisfied. No one wins.\n\nClient expectations can only be effectively managed by outlining specific deliverables from the very beginning. If this isn’t possible (if the working relationship has already begun), then establish and communicate boundaries to clients as soon as you can.\n\nIf you can find a way to establish some ground rules (and stay firm to them), your clients will maintain healthy expectations and be satisfied (if not extremely happy) with the results. Establishing ground rules to manage client expectations is much like the tasks you schedule in your planner/calendar: Write it down and honor it.\n\n2. It’s Impossible to Effectively Manage Your Business\nImagine how effectively you can manage your business when you’re struggling to meet multiple demands of multiple clients? Instead of having time to focus on building your business, you’ll be struggling just to maintain it. That’s no way to run your business. It’s much like multi-tasking - it doesn’t work well.\n\nIf you’re consumed with meeting the high demands of unbridled client expectations, your business isn’t running with the greatest effectiveness or efficiency. You’re spending too much time on an overly demanding client, instead of focusing on other areas of your business that also require your attention in order to be successful. \n\nYou know you’re not effectively running your business (it’s actually running you) when:\n\n•\tYou become exhausted and resentful of demanding clients (and eventually become resentful of your business, which detracts from your path of success).\n\n•\tHighly demanding clients without a ceiling on expectations are impossible to please (and miserable to work with).\n\n•\tClients with irrational or unreasonable expectations never provide glowing business rSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Most entrepreneurs experience a critical stage in their business where they need to consistently build their client base, yet they don’t have the time or resources to devote to serving more clients. So, how do you get more clients without working harder? \n\nLet’s talk about 6 tips to help you do this. \n\nIdea #1: Create Information Resources\nRegardless of your industry, your business has a powerful point of leverage that can be used to find and keep more clients: information. Create free and low-cost channels through which you can introduce yourself and your business - without significant time or effort investment on the backend. This is the “Create-It-And-Leave-It” method that creates not only more avenues for prospects to learn about you, but also expands your market reach and/or revenue.\n\n*The goal here is to create a hands-off/low-touch method to allow prospects the opportunity to Know-Like-Trust you. As we all know, this process takes time and effort. By providing these hands-off/low-touch resources, you will free up your time which will boost revenue because you’ll have more time to focus on the clients who are ready to work with you now!\n\nExamples: Downloadable Information Products (ebooks, special reports, etc.) - Blog - Free Articles – Free Podcasts – Free Videos – Free Information Calls or Webinars.\n\nIdea #2: Stand Out\nTo get the attention of ideal prospects, you must stand out from the crowd. Everyday information isn’t unique information. You have to show ideal prospects what makes you different from others in your industry. Be willing to share personal and professional experiences - and the lessons you’ve learned from those experiences. You have a unique perspective that separates you from the crowd. When you begin sharing what makes you different, it becomes easier for your ideal prospect to identify you from the rest of the crowd.\n\nExamples: Your unique experience is your Unique Selling Point (USP). You are your greatest USP. Even if you’re selling a corporate product or service, what makes it unique is what you bring to the table because no one else delivers that in the way that only you are able.\n\nLet me share a quick story with you. A real estate agent friend of mine had a client who wanted a specific house in a specific area of town. They agreed on a fair price for the house based on the comps for that house in that area and the agent went to the owners house with a bottle of champagne and said that he just sold his house. The home owner said that his house wasn’t up for sale. The agent then said to the home owner that he had another house for him that he thinks he will really like owning. This whole situation worked out for everyone. Wow. That is being unique and creative which won the business.\n\nIdea #3: Create Low-Touch, High Volume Programs\nA common mistake among many entrepreneurs is spending too much time on non-paying prospects and low-end clients. This is you if: you find your schedule is maxed out, and you’re not creating enough revenue. The solution is to create a way to reach low-end clients that does not rSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Robby Slaughter is a workflow and productivity expert, and you know how important I think having workflows and being productive are to the success of your business. His consulting practice assists a wide variety of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, regional non-profits, small businesses and individual entrepreneurs to help increase productivity, simplify workflow and optimize business processes. He discovered that to become more effective and efficient at work, we need to empower individuals with authority and responsibility, and I couldn’t agree more.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Robby that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n1. What is the #1 reason people struggle with being productive at work?\n\nInability to understand the emotional impact of tasks and the people around those tasks.\n\nPlease elaborate on this for us.\n\n2. When asked, most business professionals tell me they waste about 2-3 hours a day. How can the average business professional become better at time management, so they aren’t wasting so much time each day?\n\nStep one is self-forgiveness. Accept that you’re going to have bad days, and forgive yourself. \nStep two is to identify and manage the distractions and interruptions that impact you. Turn off email notifications. Set your phone to do-not-disturb for 30-minute stretches. Ignore social media. Ask people who call you if they can send you an email instead.\n\nAnne: To download my complimentary Time Log Exercise and help you and your team members be even more time efficient, so you are in a higher probability position to achieve your goals, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/time-log/. Simple instructions come with the sample document to help you know how to complete the time log.\n\n3. What do you recommend people to help them reduce interruptions and distractions that plague most offices?\n\nGet out of the office. Go to a conference room or a coffee shop. Work from an empty cubicle for a while. Close your door if you have one, or wear big headphones (even if they aren’t playing any music.) Put up a sign to let people know you are focusing for blocks of time, and put that on your calendar as well.\n\nAnne: To claim your free audio training, Focus on Your High Pay-off Activities and Achieve Your Goals Using Effective Time Management, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/. \n\n4. How do you suggested people create their To-Do List, so they make the most progress on their activities?\n\nAt the very least, try adding a face next to each item, indicating how you feel about the task. Most people can quickly sketch a face with a smile, sadness, anger, boredom, etc. That way you can quickly scan the list for something you’re willing to tackle, keeping the balance of high energy and low energy tasks.\n \nBeyond that, asking what tasks can be delegated is especially powerful.\n\nAnne: I recommend to my clients that they use, what I call, a Prioritized Action List (PAL) which is like a glorified To-do List. It is simply your To-Do List in priority order and with the highest payoff actSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about Delegating Even More and Accelerate Your Business Success. \n\nDelegation for business owners is a must-do for success! When you can hand over your administrative tasks and projects off to an able assistant or employee, you can focus on more important tasks that only you can do to grow your business and increase revenue. The art of delegation is an essential part of establishing a growing business. \n\nWhy Delegate? \n\nThere will come a time in your business (for most business owners, this comes sooner rather than later) when you feel overwhelmed. You may find that you have too many tasks to accomplish without enough time to get them done. It is when you come to the realization that delegating the small or low-priority tasks to an assistant would make your life a whole lot easier, that it is time to do it. \n\nDelegation allows you to eliminate the low-priority tasks so you can free up time to focus on the high-payoff producing tasks. Clearly, this can allow you to focus on increasing your revenue, and it can also free up time to center your energy towards expanding your business. When your business continues to grow, eventually reaching another plateau, you may find it necessary to hire more assistants or outsource more tasks and activities. \n\nCommon Tasks to Delegate include activities such as:\n•\tAnswering Phones/Returning phone calls\n•\tSending/returning emails\n•\tPerforming research\n•\tBookkeeping\n•\tScheduling appointments\n•\tWebsite design and maintenance\n•\tMany aspects of marketing\n•\tWriting articles and blogs, etc.\n\nGenerally speaking, administrative tasks should always be delegated to an assistant. While answering the phone and responding to emails is important, your focus should be on the tasks that directly increase the growth of your business. For instance, your energy should be focused on conducting seminars, creating new products or services, networking, meeting clients and prospects in person, talking to strategic alliances or centers of influence, expanding into new markets, etc.\n\nThe common tasks that I mentioned earlier should not require your attention. Hire an employee or virtual assistant to take full responsibility for their maintenance. These sample tasks are simple tasks that almost anyone can do, but other tasks that require a specific skill set should also be delegated to experienced professionals. \n\nYou may have a background in web design, and be capable of completing the task, but it’s worth it to delegate. A professional website designer will get the job done right, in a timely manner, and make your website look professional while you can focus on growing your client list.\n\nQuestions to Ask Yourself to Help You with Delegating Even More are:\n\n•\tDoes delegating make sense for me to grow my business?\n•\tDoes my business have the revenue to delegate? If not now, when?\n•\tHow much time am I spending on tasks that are slowing my growth?\n•\tWhat should I look for in employees/contractors? \n•\tHow would I feel to not have to do administrative tasks or things that dSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal which is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with Local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.\n\nBefore starting GreenPal Bryan founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Bryan that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n•\tTell us what specifically was the single most important activity you did to go from zero revenue to descent profitability, and how long did that take you? \n\n•\tDid persistence play a role in your success? If so, how did persistence help you?\nBryan said: Learning more from your mistakes than your success is what is going to carry you forward. Moving from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm is what it takes to be even more successful.\n\n•\tHow can a small business owner outsource certain tasks to cut costs and make their business more profitable?\n\n•\tWhat sort of mental mindset do you think it will it take to grow your business no matter what the economic climate might be?\n\n•\tHow do you maintain the necessary mindset continue to grow your business over time?\n\n•\tHow important is consistently applying effective time management to the business owner and everyone the team?\nBryan said: You get exactly the company you deserve. \nYou have to have inner confidence. \n\n•\tHow do you manufacture and keep momentum?\nBryan said: Distilling down as to what are the activities that you and your team members are going to need to do on a daily basis to get to the goal(s) is an exercise that few business owners do through. Then holding everyone accountable to actually getting these activities done that they agreed to do is another thing that can be uncomfortable for business owners. He and his team have weekly standups that help with goals and accountability. \n\n•\tHow does the business owner maintain their focus on their highest payoff activities only, so they can achieve their goals?\n\nBryan offered a free quote on your lawn maintenance. Head over to https://www.yourgreenpal.com/ and get your free quote today. Bryan’s firm is like Uber for lawn care.\n\nSubscribe and get notified every time a new episode is released.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Through my 24+ years of coaching people, I have found that we're all guilty of allowing the little things to distract us from what we should be doing. This happens to all of us to some degree or another. Instead of working, we chat with our friends or co-workers, check the latest chain email in our inbox, surf the internet, and do everything we can to avoid working. Why? Because we don't feel like working - we're too busy daydreaming about being on the beach in Hawaii sipping a MaiTai or skiing the slopes. I'd like that too, but the fact is that in order to get where you want to be, you have to do the work required to achieve your goals and experience ultimate success.\n\nWhether you are an employee or self-employed, your income depends solely on you. And the more efficiently you can work the bigger returns you will receive. Take a moment and ask yourself where you truly want to be? Now tell me how many things you did today, yesterday, and the day before yesterday that directly contributed to the future results you want. And then tell me how many things you did today that did not contribute to your success. Those things probably distracted you from what you knew you should have been doing.\n\nSo, you might be saying, ah - it's OK, everyone does it and shrug it off. Well, not everyone does it - however, most do. So, what's the harm in the little everyday distractions? Those distractions are called distractions for a reason. They are distracting you from doing what you need to do in order to get you where you ultimately want to be.\n\nMinimize distractions and you'll reach your goals faster - plain and simple. If you're self-employed and want to increase your monthly income by $3,000, that won't happen by surfing the internet or playing solitaire. It's going to come from doing the highest payoff activities that have the highest probability of building your success. You must minimize distractions and focus on the tasks that have a positive effect on your success.\n\nWhether you are an employee, self-employed, or work at home, all of these ten principles can be applied to reduce and eliminate distractions.\n\nApply these ten principles we will now be discussing to help you reduce or eliminate distractions from your life.\n\n1. Use and honor your calendar and task list. Honoring your calendar will help you stay focus on the ‘right’ activities and eliminate distractions. Remember; concentrate on doing the things that have the highest probability of you achieving your goals and that build your success. Distractions offer no return and no profit. \n\n2. Discourage walk-in traffic. Ideally, scheduling appointments (in person or on the phone) is the most effective. Establish clear boundaries when you are not to be distracted, unless it’s an emergency like the building is burning down and you need to get out. Working by appointment only, as much as possible, is better time management for everyone involved.\n\n3. Screen your calls. Establish a schedule of when you are available to accept calls. Outside of those times, you'llSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 8 Ideas for Getting Even More Done and Accelerate Your Results.\n\nWe all want more success and the fear of failure can often be the driving force of our actions. We work long hours, sacrifice personal time, and even sleep. We put our heart and soul into what we're trying to achieve, only to find that we're spinning our wheels. We think we're getting things done, because at the end of the day all of our Action List items are crossed out; but did we really get closer to achieving our goals? The fact is, most of us accomplish a whole list of things by the end of the day, but have little to show for it. Your success depends on what you are doing and the way you are getting things done. If you're not moving closer to your goal achievement, you are not getting things done the right way.\n\nThe good news is - getting things done the right way requires only a simple shift in your actions. There are only two ways of getting things done; one way leads to your success, while the other keeps you in the same position you're in right now. There is no in between. Getting things done right comes down to taking actions that support your forward progress and success. If you feel like you've been spinning your wheels, you probably have been. You might be getting things done, but your actions have been sabotaging your success. You end up working twice as hard, only to stay in the same place.\n\nGetting things done the right way, can take you from spinning your wheels to; creating more time, expending less effort, reducing frustration and moving you closer to your goals with every single action. This is possible because success relies on one principle: success takes successful actions. Let’s explore 8 ideas for getting things done the right way. \n\n1. Organize Your Time for Optimal Performance\nSuccess takes successful time management. Whether you're a corporate executive or an entrepreneur, you must optimize your performance. The universe will only deliver what you can handle, so if you want more, you have to do more without adding more hours to your day. \n\t\nAscertain what you need to Do, Delegate, and Delay. Since you can't manifest any more hours in a day, focus on your highest pay-off activities. In other words, do just those things that will lead to the highest probability of achieving your goals in the quickest timeframe possible. Put these things in priority order and then in your calendar. You will quickly realize you don’t have time for anything that doesn't get your closer to achieving your goals. \n\n2. Take Action with the End Result in Mind\nMaintaining a constant focus on your goal will help you achieve it faster. Remember, getting things done right means taking actions that are in support of your goals. As an example, watching TV for 5 hours is not an action in support of your success. You may have to learn to do the things you don't necessarily want to do, but you do them because they will get you to where you want to be. \n\nKeep a working list of actions you need to do today, and place them in prioritizSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about ideas to apply effective time management principles to help you be even more success.\n\nOne of the success principles of any successful person is effective time management. In order to create your ideal life and business, you must learn to schedule EVERYTHING (even showers initially, eating, drive time, working out, family time, etc.) and be extremely effective at time management. If you are like me, you think you can get done more than you actually can, so you run out of time to get everything done you put on your list. For me, this isn’t a good feeling, especially if it were to happen day after day. \n\nWhen you begin to calendar your activities, take a look at everything you have to do and how long you think it will take to get each one done and then add “cushion” time to each activity. I haven’t been able to come up with a rule of them for how much extra time should be given to each activity. It is dependent on you and the activity. You may have to explore in the beginning to figure out what works best for you based on how well you estimated the initial time for each activity. \n\nIf you actually do finish the activity before the time you allotted, you have the gift of time to move on to the next activity. Put everything on your calendar. In time, you will become better at how much time you actually need for each activity. \n\nYou want to also make sure to include buffer time for something that has a deadline. Say you have to submit a proposal to a prospective client by a certain date. In order to have it done, you determine approximately how much time you think it will take to create the proposal and then add a bit of time to that total. You then give yourself a deadline for completion that is 2 or 3 days before the actual ‘drop dead’ deadline. \n\nThis means that if you have issues and unforeseen things that occur, you still will complete it by the actual deadline date. This works well when you have to rely on others to help you get something done. If you get it done early, all the better for you and what impression it will make with the prospective client.\n\nYou may have to go through trial and error on a schedule until you find optimal results. Some people are early birds and will tackle certain tasks first thing, while others will find they are more effective in the afternoon. Just be sure to schedule tasks when they can be achieved with the greatest efficiency and outcome.\n\nCalendaring your activities will also allow you to identify similar activities that can be completed together. If you have several activities that are the same type of activity, do them all at the same time. For example, you would do certain types of calls all at the same time, interview potential clients, conduct annual meetings with clients, etc. \n\nFor lower-payoff activities like administrative duties and email, specify during certain times in the day they will be completed. When you don’t continually have to change ‘hats’ while working on the activities required to achieve your goals, you will save a lot of time and mental enerSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a busy working mom and wife, Tameika Isaac Devine understands the challenges that can come with trying to excel both at home and at work. Tameika’s personal passion is in helping working moms conquer overwhelm in order to perform their best at work and at home. She is an advocate for women in leadership and speaks on work-life balance and integration, leadership and networking, along with politics and community engagement. Additionally, she has authored multiple books including, “Think Like A CEO, Act Like A Mom: The Pursuit of Work Life Integration” where she shares the perfect blend of sage advice and personal anecdotes to explain how working moms can truly have it all. Tameika is an elected official, attorney, and a leading expert and speaker on work-life integration for busy working moms and whose insights have been featured in CNN, MSNBC, Forbes, Jet Magazine, and more.\n\nHere are some questions I asked Tameika that you will benefit from by listening to her answers:\n• Describe your definition of work life integration?\n\n• Why is work life balance so important to each one of us? \n BENEFITS to us in our personal and business life?\n\n• Is Work Life balance achievable and if so, how do we achieve it?\n\n• How do you balance work and life responsibilities?\n\n• Why is it so hard for business owners to achieve that work life integration?\n\n• What are some of your favorite tips and strategies for achieving work life integration?\n\n• What would you say is the most important concept for people to understand and implement that you wrote about in your book, “Think Like A CEO, Act Like A Mom: The Pursuit of Work Life Integration”?\n\nTameika offered a free consultation with her by going to www.adevinelife.com. \n\nSubscribe to my podcast to get notified every time a new episode is available. \n\nDefine Core Values to Align Successful Behavior and Goals Free Exercise\nIn order to successfully apply the principles and systems to help you experience even greater success, it is vital that you first identify your values, so you can then create behaviors that support your values. When there is conflict or a discrepancy between your values and behavior or goals, success is impossible. Your values are basically the “why” behind your goals.\n\nValues, Goals, and Behaviors must all be focused in the same direction for successful goal achievement, and when any one of them is out of alignment with the other, you will find yourself spinning your wheels. Your values will lead you in one direction, while your behavior leads you in a completely different direction, never allowing for your energies to complement each other. Download and complete my Values Clarification exercise to help you align your goals and behavior with your values, so that everything is heading in the same direction. When goals and behavior are aligned with core values, you have the winning formula for success.\n\nTo download my complimentary 6-page Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Benefits of Embracing Change to Increase Business Success. \n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you that the world is undergoing many changes right now, that’s pretty obvious. What may not be so obvious is your ability to adapt to the changes that are necessary for your business to survive and thrive in the changing market. How do you set yourself up for success when global changes are affecting the future of your business? You find out where the change is headed and adapt to meet the demand.\n\nHypothetically, you could resist changes in the market and stand stubbornly in your comfort zone. The major drawback to that would be that you would probably be sinking in quicksand – and taking your business with you.\n\nEmbracing change is important for everyone to embrace. The ability to adapt to change, and even welcome it, is absolutely essential to the success of your business and life. What happens when you fight change? That’s pretty simple; instead of embracing change and adapting to it, you spent hours of energy fighting it – only to have to surrender to it in the end. The fight didn’t make it any easier, nor did it prevent the change from occurring. So why waste all the time and emotional energy to fight something that is inevitable?\n\nLet’s take a look at 4 things that can happen when you embrace change.\n\n1. You may uncover a problem you didn’t know existed\nIt’s easy to become complacent when things seem to be going well, and put the blinders on when everything around you is stuck in a rut. When you deal with the same pattern, over and over again, you lose perspective of what is working and what isn’t working. Continually having a healthy perspective and a finger on the pulse of your business is very valuable and important. \n\nAs an entrepreneur, it is essential that you are running your business with the greatest efficiency and profit. If you don’t know what your big money maker is or if you’re marketing plan doesn’t have a successful ROI, you’ve got a problem. Research what drives other successful businesses and accomplishes the goals you have in sight. Identify what works and then copy that model to your own business. Change and improve what isn’t working and you’ll be setting your business up for success. In addition, take a forward-thinking approach to your industry to anticipate changes that can affect you, and be willing to change or adjust quickly if needed. \n\n2. The easy part is integration and adaptation\nMany people resist change for the simple fact they are fearful of pain or the outcome. The truth is that once you get past the resistance, integration and adaptation are easy. As humans, we are inherently creative and that allows us to adapt much more easily than we presume upon first perception. Remind yourself that you will have a much tougher go at change if you choose to fight it. Embracing it merely employs your inherent ability to adapt to a changing environment. Apply that creativity to your business, and you’ll find that it is much more flexible than you initially thought. \n\nASupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "New business owners are especially prone to delay taking action in their business, because the unknown outcome can be pretty intimidating. However, even seasoned entrepreneurs will put off taking action, simply due to the fact they lack the free time to juggle another endeavor. \n\nSo, what to do when you know that taking action would benefit your business, but you can’t seem to implement much needed change? Ask yourself these questions:\n\n1.\tDo I want to increase my income (grow my business)?\n2.\tDo I want to grow my client base?\n3.\tDo I want to create more free time?\n\nIf you answered yes to at least one of these 3 questions, then taking action now is the best thing you can do for you – and your business. Just for a moment, let’s go back to the reason(s) you became an entrepreneur? Although there may be many reasons, they are all probably related to the following benefits:\n\n•\tMore free time\n•\tWork from home\n•\tThe freedom to make money doing what you enjoy\n•\tIndependence, flexibility, and freedom with schedule\n•\tUnlimited earning potential\n•\tDidn’t want to work for anyone\n\nSound familiar? \n\nMy husband, Bill Bachrach, has a quote that applies to what we are talking about today. He says, “If comfort is your goal, success in NOT in your future.” \n\nEntrepreneurs have many reasons for going into business for themselves, but most reasons are directly related to flexibility, freedom, and income. The key in creating a business that remains flexible, provides freedom, and constantly grows (increasing income) is change. Taking action allows your business to grow with the changing demand and market. Every time you delay taking action, regardless of the reason, you are stalling your business and your success.\n\nLet’s take a look at 5 benefits of taking action – now.\n\n1. Increase Revenue\nThis should always be the first priority with your business, because when you increase sales, you increase income – and that creates more leverage. The more leverage you have, the easier it is to create a business that fits your lifestyle. Taking action is vital to increasing sales, so do not delay, do not wait – take action now. Whatever ideas you have to increase revenue, implement that new service or product, and get the word out.\n\n2. Attract New Clients\nWhen you create or enhance new products and/or services, you have the opportunity to attract new clients. It’s important to add or enhance at least one product or service each year to keep the business fresh and in view of your clients. Use the launch of a product or service to gain “buzz” by sending an email to existing clients. Offer a “loyalty” discount to existing clients and their friends. You should also post the product or service on your website; link your social networking accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) to that page and offer a “pre-launch” discount.\n\n3. Enhance Company Brand and Reputation\nWhat businesses most frequently come to the mind of consumers? The businesses that are consistently in their attention. Clients must be able to see and hear you. Keep the “buzzSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 8 Tips to Help you Maintain Persistence and Increase Business Success.\n\nPersistence is the ability to continue to get up no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down. It requires will power, flexibility, strength of character, determination, and a desire to succeed at all costs. \n\nMost people believe Richard Wagner became a great composer because he was gifted. Not so.\n\nFrom a young age, Wagner liked the theater and music, but he disliked being on stage and was a slow learner at the piano. But his lack of talent was overcome by great persistence.\n\nAt the age of 15, Richard Wagner decided he wanted to be a composer, so he checked a book out of the library on the subject and memorized it.\n\nTo train his ear, he asked a violinist from the Leipzig Orchestra to teach him about keys and chords and learnt the technique of every orchestral instrument except the harp.\n\nAs well, he studied the works of Beethoven to understand how to capture sounds and interpret them as sheet music.\n\nBut Wagner’s early works were so bad he was jeered offstage. After one of his first performances, he was forced to escape by the rear doors to avoid an enraged audience.\n\nIn his persistence to hone his musicianship, he studied the works of Mozart and Bach line by line until he could construct a lyrical phrase.\n\nOver the next 5 years, Wagner continued to re-learn the basics, appearing as often as he could to showcase the music he’d written. Following literally hundreds of performances where he was jeered and heckled off stage, he gradually began to appreciate what sounds his audiences liked to hear and write his music accordingly.\n\nIf Wagner had not been determined to create music his audiences could appreciate, we would never have known some of the great masterpieces, such as “Flight of the Valkyries”.\n\nIf there was one common denominator that could be applied to successful people, it would be persistence. \n\nThe brilliant minds, the great achievers, the magnetic leaders of our generation and throughout history did not achieve their success at the start of their journey – they achieved it when their vision became reality.\n\nPersistence is about having a vision and working towards that goal. \n\nHowever, if you study the path most visionaries have taken to achieve their goals, you’ll discover that persistence lies in holding on to the vision, not on the path they chose to achieve their vision.\n\nPersistence without purpose is useless. Dogged determination to adhere to a plan that is not getting you to where you want to go IS NOT persistence. Being persistent means having the strength and flexibility to stop and take stock when you become aware your efforts are not getting results.\n\nThe value of persistence lies in maintaining your goal while re-positioning yourself to get there without continually hitting your head against a brick wall.\n\nSo, what can you do to maintain persistence?\n\nHere are 8 tips to help you persist, so you can have a higher probability to achieve all of your goals:\n\n1. Maintain your Vision\n\nDecide what Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Communication is everything in business and in all of our relationships. Honestly, how else would people communicate? In order to enjoy an agreeable business and personal discussion, the communication level has to be excellent. How does one communicate effectively? Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect. Let’s explore 7 steps to effective communication that produces results.\n\nStep 1: Establish Trust\nSome people naturally distrust other people, because they do not know what the other one is thinking. Therefore, the sooner that you come out and say what you want, the sooner you can begin establishing trust. If you sense that someone is especially apprehensive, then you could go try and reassure him or her that you are not a threat. As you can guess, this doesn’t always work, so don’t waste time trying to change someone’s mind. Instead, continue being cordial and ethical and hope that your professionalism and consistency eventually wins them over – assuming you want to win them over. There are some people you may not want as clients or even associates. Trust is the single most important thing that has to happen for two people to do business together. The only proven trust building system for building high-trust client relationships on purpose that I know of was created by my husband, Bill Bachrach, and is for Financial Advisors (Values-Based Financial Planning and Values-Based Selling).\n\nStep 2: Speak Clearly and Concisely \nSpeaking clearly can sometimes be a problem since not everyone actually takes the time to improve in diction or word usage. For the best results, try practicing speaking in front of a mirror and recording yourself for playback. The last prerequisite is respect. Never disrespect someone that you just met. First impressions never really go away, so make an effort to present yourself as a confident and respectful business associate. If all you have to say is, “Blah,” don’t say “Blah, Blah.” \n\nStep 3: Recognize Problems in Communication\nWhat are some of the most common barriers in effective communication? For starters, there is language, or word usage. One cannot always assume that what sounds benevolent to you would strike others the same way. People can easily misinterpret or even distort a statement’s original meaning. It is wise to avoid saying anything questionable that might confuse a listener, or inadvertently provoke a negative reaction. Sarcasm and humor can also be difficult to get across. Humor should be fairly obvious and nothing too droll, or else one could easily take offense to a flippant statement.\n\nStep 4: Learn How to Use Tone and Body Language Together\nIn trying to improve your own communication, beware of a defensive posture or negative voice inflection. Once a person goes on the defensive, the conversation tends to spiral into oblivion. Make sure that you use a friendly and welcoming posture, with open arms and a smile. If you sense yourself taking on defensive gestures or even resorting to a defensive tone (perhaps provoked by the other person) then elSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about How the Choices We Make Impact Our Life and Business Success.\n\nYou may have heard it said that it is the little things in life that are worth living for. Similarly, the little things in life are what change our lives for the better or worse. The choices we make in life define who we are and what we will eventually become. Certainly, making some rash decisions when we are young can have very ill consequences when we grow older. It is important that people maintain their health with a view to tomorrow, while balancing their desires for the present day. However, this advice also applies to a person’s heart and mind. When we take chances because of our passions or we take action because of our mind’s ambition, we have to live with the result of our actions—good and bad. \n\nKnowing this should impress upon us the importance of making somewhat informed decisions. Strong emotion should always be taken into account when making choices, but it cannot totally overpower logic and reason. There is something to be said about going with your “gut.” Sometimes we just don’t know enough to make a totally informed decision so going with your “gut” might play a role in your choice. If going with your “gut” never seems to get you the results you want, you may have to reconsider this strategy. Having a fine balance of both qualities is the best way to make careful decisions in life that you can live with now and tomorrow. That said no one is expected to make perfect decisions. They say hindsight is always 20/20 because sometimes we see things in retrospect that we were never capable of seeing years ago. Perhaps we have grown in our perspectives and our understandings of other people. More importantly, we have come to know ourselves.\n\nIn order to be happy in life people must learn to act wisely and to forgive the past. You should educate yourself to make prosperous decisions and to minimize unnecessary grief. Furthermore, learn to put the past behind you, forgiving yourself for mistakes, indiscretions and even for the conduct of others. This sounds simple enough but can be a real challenge for some people who have high standards or who have been hurt by others. Some people never let go of the past and choose to be bitter for the rest of their life. They may wonder “Why me?” or have a self-pitying attitude that says they could have been happy or successful “if…”\n\nThe truth of the matter is that a happy life is all about choices and progress. We make choices to the best of our abilities and then progress forward. The most successful people in life believe that they have a purpose and that they will achieve that purpose, goal by goal. Some of these people have severe limitations, but they are determined to live life to its fullest and to serve other human beings to the best of their abilities. Never feel that you are limited by any imperfections you may have!\n\nIn learning more about self-improvement, we learn that we can’t change others, nor can we single-handedly change the world. People do have the power to change theSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "To give you some insight about what this special guidebook, Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You From Achieving Your Goals?, is about and why you want to read it.…I believe that, inherently speaking, there is nothing that you are not capable of accomplishing. The truth is there is no such thing as can't - you only think you can't. Success is not a special privilege handed out to a selected few; success comes to applying success-oriented beliefs. Transform limiting beliefs into success beliefs and you can achieve anything.\n\nSometimes people don't realize their limiting beliefs have created an obstacle that is stopping them from achieving their goals.\n\nFor example, let me tell you a quick story. \nDuring one of my coaching sessions with a client, I asked him about his success with obtaining referrals (which is a key to any business). He told me that he typically will receive two referrals per client. When I asked him why he thought he didn't receive more, he replied, I just can’t imagine obtaining more than two referrals per client because that is what I typically receive. Then I asked him if he expected and believed he would receive more than two referrals (something like 5, 8, 12 or 25), did he think he might actually receive more referrals? He hesitated for a minute and in an \"a-ha\" moment, said yes. He realized at that moment his limiting belief was holding him back from something more. As soon as he changed his limiting belief, he began experiencing a higher number of referrals from his clients. How are limiting beliefs affecting your success?\n\nWhen you let go of limiting beliefs, you gain the power to not only get around obstacles, but prevent your mind from creating them in the future. In this complimentary Special Guidebook, we explore 7 Success-Oriented Beliefs that will help you realize that you can do anything and any obstacles you face are only imaginary blocks created by your limiting beliefs.\n\nApply these 7 success-oriented beliefs to create a success driven business and life.\n\nDownload this complimentary guidebook, Are Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals today and crush any limiting beliefs you have or don’t know you have. Get your copy of this Guidebook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/request-guidebook-limiting-beliefs/ or http://bit.ly/2ItXDSJ. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.coSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "William James says, “Nothing is as fatiguing as the continued hanging on of an uncompleted task.”\n\nPoor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it for whatever reason – is a fact of life for many of us. Most people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of doing what is required to achieve their goals. \n\nThink about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept?\n\nPoor follow through is a fixture of modern life. Incredibly, most of us continue to believe that we will follow through “next time” rather than taking action to make our current goal a reality. \n\nThis phenomenon takes a toll on virtually every aspect of our life. Our lack of ability to commit to taking action prevents us from achieving personal, financial, relationship, and career goals that would otherwise be well within our reach.\n\nHave you ever considered the cost of poor follow through in your life? Think about a goal that you have failed to meet in the past. Was your failure to follow through a by-product of the fact that you were really okay with the way things were to begin with? Or does the poor follow through bother you? Does the knowledge that you didn’t follow through with your goals eat you up inside because you know you aren’t doing what you need to do to get the result you say you want?\n\nAs long as we continue to expect our “good” intentions to work the way they should instead of facing reality about the probability of following through, we’ll just keep repeating the same mistakes. \n\nWhen we rationalize with ourselves to avoid completing necessary tasks we are only holding ourselves back from getting what we desire. This is why the best performers and athletes have coaches. We are human. It’s okay. Get help!\n\nLet me share a story with you….\nIn November 1997, my husband, Bill, began training for the 1998 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon. The one-day event was scheduled for October 1998, leaving him with only 10 months to prepare for a 2.4 mile ocean swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile marathon run. The only possible way to prepare for an event of this caliber in such a short time frame was to create a plan and stick with it, which Bill did.\n\nWell, at least for the most part. Swimming has never been his strong suit. Bill began training for the land events as planned. He began running and biking and even started lifting weights to build his strength and stamina, per the plan created by his friend and coach, the six-time Hawaii Ironman champion, Mark Allen. \n\nBy the time February arrived, Bill knew he was behind on his swimming schedule. Someone told him that 70% of swimming is technique, so he bought a book. Then he bought the video. He even enrolled in a swim clinic for the last weekend in March. But he had still managed to keep his training on land. I guess in his mind, there was no sense in getting into the water until he learned the proper technique.\n\nI was starting to get nervous. DuringSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We’ve all been afraid to try something new at one time or another. Why is that? And it seems as we age, our fear controls more and more of our willingness to try something new. We prefer to forego a new experience because we want to avoid whatever bad thing we think could happen. Or maybe the anxiety is just too stressful for us to even contemplate facing our fears. Whatever the reason, we justify that trying something new is not worth the risk.\n\nMost of us learn to live within our comfort zone by default because we base our daily decisions on whether or not they cause feelings of anxiety. Every action we decide to take is based on whether it lands inside or outside our comfort zone. \n\nAs humans, most of us have the tendency to remain within the boundaries of our comfort zone, to avoid situations that cause feelings of anxiety and fear. And although it may feel like we are in control, we are actually out of control. When we live our life inside our comfort zone, we allow our fears to control our daily life. \n\nWhen we remain inside the boundaries of our comfort zone, we essentially stop growing and stop learning. Sure, you can choose to live the rest of your life in your comfort zone, but if you are unhappy with any aspect of your life, know that it will not change until you step outside your comfort zone. \n\nYour comfort zone is nothing more than an imaginary “safe zone.” This “safe zone” is nothing more than an imaginary area in which the mind has predetermined strategies to deal with circumstances that occur within those boundaries. In other words, your mind craves a controlled environment where it has a pre-determined set of actions to deal with a certain set of situations. \n\nWhen it has past experiences to refer to, it can recall the details of a past success and apply the success strategies to a present experience. This set of past successes is what creates a “safe zone.” The mind knows exactly what to do when faced with those situations without anxiety or fear. However, step outside your comfort zone and the mind suddenly has no past experience to calculate a strategy from - this is what causes feelings of anxiety and fear.\n\nFeelings of anxiety are often assumed as a “bad” sign, but that is not necessarily true. Obviously if you are faced with a life-threatening situation, then feelings of anxiety would be rational; but when faced with a non-life-threatening situation - exaggerated anxiety is not a rational response. \n\nThis is not to say that the mind is not serving a very valuable reaction, but left uncontrolled, the mind will create irrational anxiety. Your mind craves a controlled environment where it knows exactly what to do. When faced with a new situation, the mind doesn’t have past experience to refer to and will create imaginary and often exaggerated outcomes.\n\nThis exaggeration can cause such anxiety that we never want to try something new because of the stress. We choose to remain in our comfort zones, because our fear outweighs our desire for new experiences. While it’s natural to feel some anxiety oSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Ask any successful business owner and they will tell you one of the number one rules to optimizing the success of a business starts with producing effective results with the greatest efficiency. This may not seem like a concern if you don’t own your own business, but even as an employee, or business professional, your success is riding on your ability to perform with the greatest effectiveness and efficiency.\n\nWhether you are an employee or business owner, it is your goal to be as effective as you can with the greatest efficiency. If you are an employee, the more effective and efficient you are, the greater asset you present to your employer. As a business owner, the more you can optimize these two factors, the greater return on investment you will realize in your business.\n\nSo, how do you improve your career or business by improving effectiveness and efficiency? Let's begin by reviewing the difference between the two terms: \n\nEffective - Producing a decided, decisive or desired effect. Effective emphasizes the actual production of or the power to produce an effect or result.\n\nEfficient - Acting or a potential for action or use in such a way as to avoid loss or waste of energy in effecting, producing or functioning.\n\nEffectiveness is the building block, while efficiency is the process of refinement. The better you become at effecting positive results with the greatest efficiency of effort, the bigger asset you become - and so does your business. \n\nOptimizing effectiveness and efficiency doesn’t have any relation to IQ or intelligence levels, it‘s really an awareness of your habits. It’s a delicate balance between effecting positive results with the least amount of energy expenditure. This essentially means that you expend the least amount of energy with the largest return - while effectively creating the desired result. \n\nTake Henry Ford for example, here is a man that was not well educated, but knew that in order to build a successful business he needed to be effective and efficient. Granted, Ford had other skills that contributed to his success, but he was obsessed with optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of his assembly line in the interest of the success of his company. This obsession led to constant production procedure refinements that were unheard of at the time. \n\nFord understood that quality effectiveness and high efficiency were vital to building the best car with the least amount of wasted energy. Over a century later, Ford built one of the largest and most successful car manufacturers in the world. While many of his peers at the time thought his ideas were impossible, his innovations still remain a standard in modern day car manufacturing today.\n\nOptimizing your effectiveness and efficiency is vital to your success even if you are not a Bill Gates, Donald Trump, or Henry Ford. Your personal life depends on it and so does your professional life.\n\nLet’s start by discussing improving effectiveness. What does this actually mean? In the most basic terms, you must first learn how to create positive effecSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sure, many entrepreneurs say they are committed to their success, but are they really?\n\nWhen it comes to commitment to your success, there has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule to back it up. This rule is especially true for entrepreneurs, simply because there is no one to point the finger at should things not work out as planned. As an entrepreneur, you are the one holding the key to your success and no one, but you, can be held accountable.\n\nOnce you make a commitment to something, there absolutely has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule, because that is the only rule that separates the failures from the successes. \nImagine what would happen if you were to commit to your success only 99% of the time:\n\n- 1% percent of your clients would be unhappy with your product or service and proceed to tell 10 of their friends. Those people would proceed to tell their friends they had a friend that had a bad experience. This could translate into dozens of lost clients and thousands in lost revenue.\n\n- 1% of your printed marketing materials (or online marketing material) were published with spelling and grammar errors. This has a devastating effect on any business with a poor perception from the public and potential clients.\n\n- 1% of the time you don’t answer your email from a prospective client within 24 hours. You respond a few days later, but learn they have taken their business to someone who responded promptly.\n\nSee how much of a difference there is between 99% and 100% commitment? Although 1% doesn’t sound like much, reaching 100% commitment at every opportunity is not always easy. The only way to truly hold a reputation for commitment is by consistently demonstrating 100% to each and every task. Once genuine commitment is displayed, your success is inevitable.\n\nThere are two rules when it comes to your success, and a sure-fire way to catapult your success, but they only work when you are 100% committed!\n\nRule #1: 100% Commitment to Achieving your Goals \nThere may be many opportunities for excuses and exceptions, but under no circumstance do you waver from what you truly desire. Ever.\n\nWhat do you do if your life doesn’t support your goal achievement? In all honesty, there’s no easy way around it - some changes will have to be made. Sometimes those changes are easy, and other times they’re not, especially when there are others to consider. This is no more true when you have a spouse/significant other and/or children. After all, every action you take has the potential to affect them.\n\nYou may have to do some soul searching and find out if you can make changes that will allow you to commit to your goals, while doing the least amount of discomfort to those that will be directly affected. If you choose to commit to achieving your goals, do not settle for anything less.\n\nRule #2: 100% Commitment to Never Ending Improvement \nThe second key to your success, is committing to never ending improvement. You may be better than you were yesterday, but in no way are you better today than you will be tomorrow. Taking a Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you’re working too hard and still not generating the revenue you desire, you may not be honoring your core values. These core values, when sacrificed, create disharmony, frustration, and struggle in your life and business. Honor your core values and you create flow, ease and success. Know your core values and adjust your business model accordingly. The key here is to learn from other successful business people, but put your own spin on it. When you honor your core values you’ll find a magic formula that allows you to work the way it works for you. In turn, your clients will be even better served. \n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/ and download a complimentary values clarification exercise to help you get clear on exactly what your values really are. \n\nExample: Let’s say freedom is one of your core values, yet you’re tied to a desk. Perhaps one of your core values is family, yet you need to work long hours to generate the revenue you need to support your family. It’s easy to see how ignoring the values most important to you can be the source of frustration or struggle.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If there is one thing that holds the most power over your success, you can bet that it comes down to your beliefs. Before you even have the opportunity to consciously process the reason behind your actions, and the results those actions put in play, your beliefs are at work determining whether you are headed toward success or disaster.\n\nThere are literally tens of thousands of actions you take daily (some consciously, most unconsciously), but do you know how those actions are affecting your success? You can probably think of at least one action that you have taken in the past that didn’t necessarily deliver the results you desired. With conscious awareness, you have the ability to examine and identify what went wrong, and what you could change to bring about a different result next time. This is an example of conscious awareness. \n\nBut what about all those times you make unconscious decisions that bring about undesired results. How do you stop them from occurring? Let’s explore 6 tips for helping you master your beliefs and head for success.\n\nTip #1\nYou are only as successful as your beliefs\nAre your beliefs supporting your success? The most definitive way to know whether your beliefs are leading to success or disaster is to examine what you say to yourself. Do you typically think to yourself that you will be successful or that there’s no use in trying, because it will never work. The nature of your belief system – positive or negative – will be the single greatest determining factor in your success, so you had better start thinking success. \n\nWhen the negative talk starts swirling in your head, just cancel it out – sweep it out – delete it. Focus on the positive (and what you really want) and remember that your success is completely dependent upon you and you alone. Although you can allow talk from those around you to negatively affect your progress, no one can prevent you from achieving your goals. The determining factor is always and only your ability to hold true to your belief in yourself. \n\nThere is always a way, so take a “no-excuses” approach to achieving your goals and you will achieve them. The way isn’t necessarily apparent, and if you feel like you’ve hit a roadblock - get creative. You’d be surprised how you can come up with some creative and effective solutions when you think outside the box. The idea is to maintain an element of creativity when coming up with solutions, so you are constantly expanding your belief system. \n\nTip #2\nTake ownership of your life\nAre you the driver or passenger in your life? Don’t think for a second that sitting in the passenger seat is going to get you where you want to be. If you want to be successful, you have to make plans, take action and commit to achieving your goals. Surrendering the wheel to the “luck of life” will not give you peace of mind, but it will mean you’re in for a rough ride. When you give up control, you are at the mercy of whatever life throws at you, and you will most likely get everything you do not want. Success only comes from those who drive their Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Becoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So, what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? Follow these 6 tips we will be exploring for gaining even more confidence.\n\n1. Start with what you know\nIf you’re a new business owner, start with what you know. If you know your stuff, in and out, you’re bound to make a lasting impression with your clients and prospects. Create a specific outline to the benefits of your services or products, and then be sure to deliver what you’ve promised. Don’t worry about being the expert, just start with what you know because that’s where your greatest confidence lies.\n\n2. Have an insatiable thirst for knowledge\nYour business will not survive unless you continually learn, nor will your confidence grow. When you don’t learn new things, you cannot offer expanded products or service, and that is a death sentence to your business. The market and demand are constantly changing and if you don’t change with it, you’ll be left behind. The more you know the more benefits you can deliver to your clients. Keep learning and you’ll keep gaining confidence.\n\n3. Know your target audience\nMost entrepreneurs think they know what their clients need and want, but rarely do they truly understand how to market and deliver the right products and services to the right people. Invest in research so you have a full snapshot of your market. Without it, you can only hope for successful sales and business growth. Survey your clients and prospects to learn more about them. The more you know about them, the easier it will be to create products and services that deliver exactly what they’re looking for. Some resources for web surveys are surveymonkey.com, zoomerang.com, zohosurvey.com, surveygizmo.com, etc. Check out all the options and use the best one for your survey. \n\n4. Try something new every day\nWe all get used to routines, because we like to stay within our comfort zone. However, it’s staying within that comfort zone that keeps us from gaining confidence. Knowing what you know now will only get you so far – and I regret to point out, that is not very far. As an entrepreneur, you must constantly push yourself outside your comfort zone to learn and do more. This not only benefits you, but it also benefits your clients, which will only grow your business.\n\n“If comfort is your goal, success is NOT in your future.” --Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE\n\n5. Have unwavering optimism\nThere are only two outlooks you can have on life and in business. Either the world is your oyster or it’s out to get you. It is only the latter that will not support your success and confidence. If you are an entrepreneur and you think the world is out to get you, chances are it will deliver. Your perception is everything! Having an unwavering optimism will constantly be fed creative ideas to increase your success. Obstacles will melt, challenges will be seen as opportunity, and you will have peace Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Samuel Johnson said: The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken. \n\nBad habits can be difficult to break. Bad habits are a repetitive form of behavior that becomes so enmeshed in your psyche, they quickly become instinctual and involuntary.\n\nEach year people spend thousands of hours and dollars attempting to break free of a pattern of bad behavior, but the majority fails.\n\nWhy?\n\nBecause there is no magical solution. Breaking a bad habit typically requires hard work and there are no shortcuts.\n\nTo effectively change a bad habit, you need to firstly recognize that the habit exists, and then make a conscious decision to overcome it.\n\nPain vs Gain\nThe most critical exercise in beginning the process of breaking a bad habit is looking at what is the payoff and what is the cost?\n\nLet’s look at alcohol abuse: ask yourself “what do I gain by having 5 or 6 drinks every night when I get home from work?” Of course, the answer is easy.\n\nFor you it might be, “A drink or two relaxes me”, “I have time to think about the day’s events”, or “I can forget about the stresses of the day”. \n\nThen you must honestly answer the question: “But what is it costing me?”\n\nThe answer may be less time with your spouse and family, a monumental hangover in the morning, alcohol may make you cranky and moody, or in a worse-case scenario, you may become abusive and hostile. What is it doing to our organs and you physically that you won’t realize until years later? \n\nOnce you’ve assessed the positive and negative impact the bad habit plays in your life, it’s time to begin an action plan to break the habit.\n\nHere is a Suggested Action Plan for You to Consider\n\n1.\tAffirm Your Conviction\nIf you don’t consider the price you pay for repeating the bad habit worthwhile, then it’s likely you won’t break the habit.\n\nBe honest with yourself and take into account not only how the habit impacts on your life, but also how it impacts those around you.\n\nMake a decisive choice to become a better human being by breaking the repetitive behavior.\n\n2.\tFocus on the Benefits\nMake a list of all the positive changes that will occur once you have broken the bad habit. Include the improved health factors, the opportunity to improve your personal relationships, or the emotional benefits.\n\nRefer to this list every time you believe your resolve is under threat.\n\n3.\tTake Action\nThe time to start your new behavioral pattern is NOW. The right opportunity is NOT going to present itself in a few days or at the start of a new week. \n\nOnce you have resolved to change the bad habit, put your action plan into top gear straight away.\n\n4.\tNo Excuses!\nProvide yourself with a safe haven in which to activate your plan for change. As an example, if you decide to give up smoking, get rid of any leftover cigarette packets, remove ashtrays, lighters, matches or anything else that reminds you of smoking. \n\nBad habits are often triggered by stressful situations, so work on a plan of attack to counter your lowered resistance during times of Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Look upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.\n\nThe path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success.\n\nWhenever you confront an obstacle or roadblock, step back and emotionally detach yourself from the situation. It’s much easier to think of ways to go around, under or over the obstacle when you let go of the frustration. This may take some practice, but try this exercise: imagine a friend is the one facing the challenge(s), and you are simply providing ideas how to help them overcome the obstacle. When you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities.\n\nIn truth, nothing is impossible, and change is inevitable. Knowing this, you can take persistent steps in faith, with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future your current obstacles will dissolve.\n\nHere are some quick facts about persistence.\n\n It took approximately 10,000 experiments before Thomas Edison successfully invented the light bulb. What does he have to say about persistence? “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.”\n\n Long before becoming the lead singer of REO Speedwagon, Kevin Cronin, was determined to make it big. At a young age, he went to go see an influential music producer, only to get turned away. Kevin was so confident in his talent that he didn’t let that producer’s rejection get to him for one second. In fact, he was convinced that the producer’s tape player must not have been working properly, because if it had, the producer would have recognized Kevin’s talents immediately. He kept pursuing his passion and eventually landed with REO Speedwagon, bringing the band into the mainstream music scene. Over the years, they’ve sold more than 40 million records and charted 13 Top 40 hits.\n\n When 19-year-old Rick Little wanted to start a program in high schools that would teach kids how to deal with their feelings, handle conflict, clarify life goals, and communicate effectively, he was turned down by more than 155 organizations. Finally, the Kellogg Foundation gave him $130,000, but that wasn’t enough. He was persistent and eventually received $65,000,000 in funding - the second largest funding in U.S. History - to create the International Youth Foundation. How’s that for persistence?\n\n In 1998, Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page approached Yahoo! and suggested a merger. Yahoo! executives politely declined and suggested they continue working on their “little school project” and come back when they were all grown up. Ten years later, Google is worth an estimated $140 billion! That surpasses Intel, Coke, McDonald’s, as well as other corporate moguls, including Yahoo!. Just for moment, think about how their persistence impacted the world Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, it’s imperative you focus your energy on completing actions that drive your success. When you spend your workday procrastinating or refusing to delegate low-priority tasks, you are losing money as well as preventing your business from growing. \n\nUnderstand What Your Time Worth\nWhat do you consider to be valuable tasks for your business? How about building your client base, completing client projects, and/or promoting your business? These are all important factors and you should be focusing all of your energy into fulfilling these tasks in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Completing these tasks will lead to increased revenue, satisfied clients, and attract the attention of more clients. Actions that increase your profits substantially are inarguably effective actions that drive your success. \n\nIf you’re currently a one-person show, completing all of these tasks on your own is not practical. If you also take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones, replying to emails and bookkeeping, you are seriously hindering the growth of your business. Individually, these tasks may seem like quick and simple tasks to accomplish, but if you take a step back and look at the big picture, you’ll discover that these “quick and simple” tasks actually eat up countless hours of your time, decreasing your productivity - and success. You probably already knew this.\n\nThe logical answer is to hire an assistant. Your time is a limited and valuable resource; do yourself and your business a favor by delegating administrative tasks to an assistant. As a business coach, this is one of the most valuable tips for being more successful I share with my clients. If you work from home and don’t have space where an assistant can work, don’t worry. There are thousands of qualified and experienced virtual assistants that are willing and happy to work remotely. You can search through a database of freelance virtual assistants through websites like Upwork.com, Guru.com, and TheVirtualGurus.com. \n\nLearn from the Masters\nBy emulating the actions that drive success used by other successful business owners and entrepreneurs, you’ll save yourself a lot of headaches and growing pains. Let’s explore the top four effective actions of successful business owners and entrepreneurs.\n\n1.\tStop procrastinating! Successful people wouldn’t dare procrastinate because they know that their success is riding on their ability to grow their business. Discipline yourself to work on a daily schedule and stick to it. Focus on income driving and client building actions during the day and leave personal actions to after hours and weekends. \n\n2.\tBecome a master marketer! Successful people are aware of the fact that clients are the reason why they’re still in business. They take the time to allocate funds and time to effective marketing plans. This is not something you have to know how to do - just hire the right person with a proven track record of delivering results.\n\n3.\tDelegate, Delegate, Delegate! Chances are you became an entrepSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If asked, what is the one defining quality that sets great leaders apart from their wannabe counterparts, it would have to be their ability to maintain focus on the important issues.\n\nSure, once behind closed doors, even the most successful leaders probably have moments of indecision, procrastination, and uncertainty, but even the sharpest minds need to take a break occasionally.\n\nFor the majority of us, the power to focus on one task at a time and see it through to completion is not an innate gift. Focus is a learned response, so if we want to achieve the professional, personal and social goals we imagine, we have to first learn how to focus on what we want.\n\nWe now live in a frenetic, activity-filled, multi-tasking, instant gratification society, so it is easy to get lost in the distractions that bombard us from every angle. \n\nHow many times have you found yourself on the phone talking to a client, while reading your emails, hitting the “Reply” button and then typing out a response? Where is your focus while you are completing a number of individual tasks at the same time?\n\nFocus requires that we learn to differentiate between the “urgent” and the “important” tasks. Urgent tasks are distractions that cause us, subconsciously, to put off or delay the important projects. And it’s the important tasks that lead us to our objectives and goals.\n\nResponding to urgent emails, answering the phone, or checking your text messages can all be categorized as urgent tasks. We are conditioned to believe that these urgent tasks require our instant attention because they keep us busy and make us feel important and needed.\n\nWe think, “This will only take a minute,” when, in fact, urgent tasks can often take a lengthy amount of “minutes” to complete.\n\n11 Guidelines for Helping You to Stay Laser Focused\n\nThe power of focus lies in your ability to distinguish the urgent from the important; and concentrate your energy on the important.\n\nThese guidelines will help you to re-direct your focus and prioritize getting the important things done first.\n\n1.\tWrite down the important tasks you have set yourself for the day. These are the results-driven projects that require your complete focus.\n\nPrioritize those tasks according to their importance, as they relate to goal achievement, and then plan a strategy for completing the most important task first.\n\nVisualize the entire process and how it will look once it’s completed. Keep that image at the front of your mind.\n\n2.\tClear your desk of everything except the important project you are working on. If necessary, make a pile of paperwork on the floor. You can always pick it up once your important task is completed.\n\n3.\tBlock out a time in your daily schedule to attend to the urgent matters. Most of us find we are at out lowest ebb early in the afternoon, so this is an ideal time to take care of anything “urgent”.\n\n4.\tDon’t answer the phone. Imagine you are in a meeting and can’t be interrupted. \n\n5.\tTurn off your email client and shut down the automatic email notification system.\n\n6.\tTurn off yoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Change is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases we hardly notice it.\n\nWe change our hairstyles, our fashions, our relationships, our opinion, or we re-arrange the furniture; all with little or no resistance.\n\nSo, why do some of us react like a nuclear war is pending when we are confronted with change?\n\nFamiliarity with our surroundings, our friends and relationships and our working environment allow us to reside safely inside our comfort zone. And comfort equals security.\n\nHowever, large changes require us to step outside our comfort zone, adapt to new patterns of behavior and learn new techniques for survival.\n\nChange makes us uneasy. Even when a change seems logical and reasonable, we ask ourselves, “Why can’t things remain as they are? I liked it just the way it was.”\n\nBut that kind of thinking is self-delusional; we all want to change, whether we admit to it or not. Sure, there are people who say they are happy the way they are, but they are not being truthful with themselves.\n\nWe all want to be better, faster, stronger, richer, more powerful, happier, more fulfilled; the list goes on and on. So, why then do most of us vehemently resist change?\n\nChange is a Fact of Life\n\nProgress requires change, so we must develop change strategies that reduce our resistance and allow us to view change with a positive and constructive attitude.\n\nAlthough the majority of us initially react to change with feelings of anxiety and disorientation, most of us are able, over time, to respond with a more favorable and positive attitude and mindset.\n\nAfter all, 9 times out of 10, change brings about new opportunities to improve our position, our wellbeing, our environment and our circumstances.\n\nOccasionally change is precipitated by destructive, stressful circumstances like divorce, death or natural disasters.\n\nWhen a catastrophic change occurs, most people require time and support to enable them to deal with the grieving process before they can adapt to the new changes that have been thrust upon them. \n\nBut like our response to grief, our response to change varies, depending on our inherent qualities and attitudes.\n\nSo, what coping mechanisms can we put in place to ensure we embrace change with a positive attitude and a sense of excitement in the possibilities?\n\n5 Strategies for Change Management\n\n1. Focus on the positives\n\nChange generally results in a positive outcome. Rather than focus on feelings you may be experiencing like insecurity, discomfort or anxiety, concentrate instead on how the new experience will enhance your current situation.\n\nImagine yourself once the changes have taken place and think about how good they will make you feel. Imagine yourself feeling re-energized, optimistic, excited and exhilarated.\n\n2. Nullify the negatives\n\nBe honest and ask yourself what is it that’s holding you back? What beliefs are you clinging to which prevent you from moving forward? What is the worst possible outcome you could experience from change?\n\nOnce you take a realistic and logicalSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Living your life without practicing The Power of Focus, is like trying to hit the bull’s eye of a target you can’t see. You can spend hours launching arrows, only to miss the target entirely. You become exhausted and frustrated when your repeated efforts don’t show the results you are trying to achieve. This is what it feels like to operate without The Power of Focus.\n\nTo get to where you want to be, you must hold clear in your mind what you most want. Your subconscious mind is a powerful, goal-achieving machine, but it can’t lead you to your desired goal, if you don’t provide it with a specific target. If it doesn’t have a clear and specific target, it can’t get you there. As Stephen Covey would say, you must begin with the end in mind.\n\nThe Power of Focus is the practice of focusing on the ‘right’ tasks at hand, while minimizing distractions that take your focus away from your goals. It will improve time management, professional and personal performance, task efficiency, overall life balance, and provide your mind the information it needs to get you to the bull’s eye.\n\nWhen you focus on the ‘right’ activities that lead to ‘big’ goal achievement, you will succeed. A client of mine set a goal she was afraid to set because she had never been successful at achieving it before. We brainstormed a list of what we thought were the ‘right’ activities she needed to do in order to achieve this particular goal. She got focused on these activities, did them, and exceeded her goal! The same thing can happen for you when you focus on the ‘right’ activities.\n\nStep 1.\nCreate a Long-Term Goal List\nWhat are your Long-Term Goals within the next 3-5 years? Within 10 or 20 years? They can be anything you want - but they must be what you really want. Your Long-Term Goals should go far beyond your comfort zone and how you would ideally like to see your life. Asking to retire rich isn’t specific enough - you must include as many details as possible along with the date you would like to achieve each goal. A date includes a month, day, and year for each goal. \n\nStep 2.\nCreate a Short-Term Goal List.\nWhat are your Short-Term Goals? Within one week? Within 3 or 6 months? Whatever they are, include specific dates down to the month, day and year. Prioritize your short-term goals and put the goal that is most important to you at the top of the list. When you finish the most important things, move them off your list and do the next one, then the next one. It isn’t the one that is the easiest to do and the one with the least amount of discomfort. It is the one that is the most important to do first that will have the biggest impact on your overall success. Maybe there is a goal you would like to achieve, but you’re not totally convinced you can do it. How do you know if you don’t try? The mind is a goal-achieving machine and can help you do more than you think.\n\nHang your Short- and Long-Term Goals up where you will see them frequently, even many times throughout the day. Remain mindful of your goals as you go about your day and read them aloud everSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure. Never, never give up - there is always a way.\n\nJim Rohn said, “If you want something, you will find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” And he should know. A college drop-out, and in a rut, in debt and unable to see his way out by his mid-twenties, Jim set out to achieve more. And he did. His persistence paid off and by age 31, he was a millionaire. \n\nIf you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way. With persistence and consistent action, you will make it happen. If you don't believe me, keep listening.\n\nDid you know that Thomas Edison had over 10,000 failed attempts to create the light bulb before he was successful? His persistence was as valuable as his invention. 10,000 failed attempts and look what he created! Even if you’re not out to change the world, what could you create with an unresolved persistence?\n\nAllyson Felix made it to the Olympics in just over one year. With an intense training schedule of five to six hours per day, her persistence paid off. By the end of her training season in 2003, she had broken many records, including one set by Olympic Gold Medalist, Marion Jones. At the 2004 Olympics, she won the Silver Medal by running a 22.18 in the 200-meter race. Amazingly, she did all of this while being a high-school senior and a freshman college student.\n\nPersistence always pays off - and sometimes big time! It's a known fact that more business deals are inked when one of the parties is persistent. Now, being persistent is not the same as being pushy; rather, it is voicing your ideal fit and expertise to someone that may not be aware of the benefits they will receive working with you. They will appreciate your persistence and the benefits - but you have to make them known.\n\nYou’ve probably heard of Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, and their best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Did you know they marketed the original books to over 130 publishers, over a two-year period before a struggling publisher agreed to publish it. That's two years of phone calls, foot-peddling and persistence that started a best-selling book series. The authors knew the value of the book, it came down to making it known to the right publisher. Once the publisher saw the value, they knew what the benefits would be. Their first book went on to sell 8 million copies in 39 languages. And to date, the series has sold more than 100 million copies in over 45 languages.\n\nAt one point, JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series was on welfare and so broke that she wrote her story on pub napkins. She could have easily given up on writing, but she was persistent in her passion. She finished the first Harry Potter novel, found a literary agent and went to work marketing her book. Today, she is one of the wealthiest women in the world, with a net worth of about $1 billion dollars.\n\nThere are thousands of examples of ordinary people achieving extraordinary goals; these are just a few examples of how persistence paid off. AchiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Key Principles to Business Success and How to Utilize Them.\n\nUnderstanding common keys to business success is essential to any business owner who is looking to move on to the next level. A lot of people don’t understand that almost all successful businesses have a few things in common. Figuring out exactly what these common denominators are and how to use them in your business can provide you with some very valuable insight as you seek to increase revenue and enlarge your profit margins. \n\nPrinciple #1… Be Organized\nOrganization is key when it comes to business. If you can’t take care of your desk, then how do you plan on taking care of your company? Keeping everything organized, from paperwork to personnel, will not only eliminate confusion, but will set a good example for everyone in your firm. \n\nHow to Utilize Organization for Your Business\nUtilizing this principle begins with YOU. To start with, never leave an area without making sure that you have organized it. If you have papers on your desk at night, organize them and put them away before you go home. On the same note, make sure that employees keep their areas neat and tidy. Never allow clutter or chaos to rule your workspace. If you have several people doing the same job, you can take a picture of the ideal workspace and how to organize it for maximum effectiveness. Add this photo to the procedures manual so everyone has access to it.\n\nPrinciple #2… Do Research\nNeil Armstrong once said “In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.” When it comes to business, it is extremely important to investigate before taking a leap, and this investigation is exactly what research is. \n\nHow to Utilize Research for Your Business\nUse research to test any theories that you might have before taking decisive action. Are you thinking of carrying a new type of product? Then do some research and find out if your clients/prospects would buy such a product. Decisions that are not researched thoroughly beforehand can end up failing, especially if you happen to guess wrong about factors that could have been tested and investigated beforehand. \n\nPrinciple #3… Be Passionate\nBeing passionate about what you are doing is a must have if you want to move ahead. If you are not passionate about what you are doing, then odds are good that you are going to get burnt out and sick of it. The most successful businesses in the world were founded by people who were so passionate about what they were doing that a day never went by that felt like work. That is exactly what you should be looking for!\n\nHow to Renew and Utilize Your Passion for Your Business\nRediscovering your passion can sometimes be difficult, especially if you have been going through hard times. If work is starting to feel a lot like WORK, then rediscover why you loved it in the first place. Talk to mentors who are in the same business. Figure out what it is about your business that you love, and then channel that into your efforts. What is the emotional and financial payofSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Many professionals agree that, while learning to deal with certain situations in certain ways can be beneficial, the true nature of successful behavior really begins within. In other words, you can study individual problems and how to deal with them, but the only way that you are going to be FULLY equipped to handle any situation is if you learn effective and efficient behavior patterns that literally change the way that you are and how you think. In this episode, we are actually going to discuss four different behaviors that you can take upon yourself to learn. These behaviors are sure-fire ways to change your perspective when it comes to your business, and can equip you with the tools that you need to move onto the next level. \n\nBehavior #1…. Being Proactive\nHumans are a unique type of creature in the way that they REACT to stimuli in an intelligent way. Unlike any other creature in the world, humans have the ability to decide for themselves how they will react to a particular situation or circumstance. Unlike humans, animals do not possess this ability. They respond to situations more like a computer program. They follow their instincts. But as humans, we have a choice. \n\nBeing proactive is a very human trait, and it is an especially prevalent behavior among very accomplished and professional businesspeople. In essence, to be proactive means to be the opposite of reactive. You need to move forward, always aware of your destination and of problems that might impede you. Once you get there, you will react accordingly. You might try to go around it, you might ask someone to fix it for you, or you might try to fix it yourself. \n\nBeing proactive, however, is quite different. If you go through life being proactive, then you will actively be aware of anything that could potentially slow you down or hinder you. You will also prepare yourself to deal with such problems before they arise, and will often find ways of turning them into opportunities. You will also be constantly aware of what is going on around you, and will be able to take appropriate action before the need to do something is thrust upon you. By acting quickly and before you must, you will often find that the advantage will belong to you, which is another HUGE benefit to being proactive.\n\nTo be proactive in life, start by looking around you at any possible problems that might be lingering. How can you use these problems to create new opportunities for yourself? That is what being proactive is all about!\n\nBehavior #2… Begin Your Journey with the End Goal in Mind\nLearning to think of the end first will allow you to set clear, defined goals as you journey towards a state of increased success. In a lot of ways, thinking about where you want to end up will give you a true, definable sense of purpose. To start with the end goal in mind, visualize where you would like to end up eventually. Where do you want your business to be? Where do you want to be as a person? What kind of house do you want to have? Then work backwards to create a specific game plan with the steps you need to take to achiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Owning and running a business is no easy task as we already know. There is a lot to do every day, and odds are good that you find yourself feeling overwhelmed from time to time. With everything that needs to get done, it can be very easy to get bogged down. Looking at a to-do list for the month might discourage you, especially when you consider the fact that there are simply a LOT of things on that list that nobody else can really help you with! \n\nSo, what do you do in situations like this? How do you go from being overwhelmed to easily accomplishing everything that you need accomplished? That is a very good question, and it is the exact topic that we are going to cover today. Let’s now explore the 5 simple steps that you can use to get from the ‘overwhelmed’ stage to the ‘easy’ stage. Some of these tips might sound familiar to you, but I’ll bet that if you try these steps in order, you will find your over-filled to-do list MUCH easier to deal with!\n\nStep #1… Break It Up\nBreaking your to-do list down into smaller sections can often make it much easier to handle. Instead of looking at the entire list at once, make it a point to separate it into smaller sections. For example, instead of having a week’s worth of tasks written down and marking them off as you complete them, try breaking this week into days. This will make it that much easier to avoid getting overwhelmed. Your list should always be in priority order with the highest payoff activities at the top.\n\nStep #2… Get Organized\nOnce you have broken your task list down into smaller sections, it is time to get organized! Make sure you have allocated appropriate time on your calendar to complete your tasks. At the beginning of every new task, take a minute to gather what you will need to begin the next task on the list. Getting everything together in the beginning will streamline the process and keep you from having to take breaks to fetch things. Spending the time to completely prepare will pay for itself in the short and long run. \n\n“Discipline is doing what you know you should do at the time you should do it,\neven if you don’t feel like it.”\n– Rowena Szeszeran-McEvoy\n\nStep #3… Determine Whether or Not to Delegate\nAs a business owner, you undoubtedly have employees who can help you to perform some tasks. While some things on your to-do list might be exclusively for you to tackle, take a minute or two each day to evaluate what you might be able to delegate to others. Delegating can save you time if it is done right. It can also give you the opportunity to get more accomplished than you could if you tried to do everything by yourself. Delegate parts of a task or a whole task with clear instructions and an agreed to due date for completion.\n\nJust keep in mind that delegating can also work against you. Make sure that your employees know what they are doing, and make sure that they are all committed to getting the job done right. You should also check up on them to find out how the project is progressing, especially if it is an important project that would be difficult to fix it were not doSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Wouldn't it be Great to Get 80% Off on Proven Business Success Resources?\n\nToday, you can!!\n\nFirst and foremost, I hope you and your family are safe and healthy.\n\nIt's been a crazy month.... to say the least.\n\nWith the pandemic & social distancing going on, no one knows where the world is headed.\n\nWhether you have a job or business, it doesn't matter.\n\nEveryone is in the dark. We are all in the same place.\n\nAirplane companies are close to shutting down.\n\nRestaurants are hanging on by the skin of their teeth. \n\nAny non-essential business is in a world of hurt. \n\nFear is everywhere.\n\nAnd if you're feeling anxious, you'll see your productivity suffer.\n\nAt first, you might not even notice. But you'll soon catch yourself glancing at the news.\n\nDecisions that were clear cut before will be muddied by panic.\n\nYou'll be tempted to 'escape it all' for a bit & binge on some Netflix movies.\n\nPlease don't fall into that trap.\n\nMost people see this as a disaster, but it's a golden opportunity in disguise for many of us.\n\nThe fact is, everyone around you is feeling this level of uncertainty.\n\nRight now, your competition is buckling under the pressure. \n\nWhile others are frozen, you can hone your professional development and rise above the rest. \n\nDon't limit yourself to surviving, create momentum to thrive.\n\nAnd to help you do that, I was thinking here's one great solution for you to consider.\n\nFor the first time in history, I'm rolling out the red carpet for you because I want to help - my biggest discount yet, to help you turn these challenging events into an opportunity to elevate your client value, grow your business.\n\nYou can now get an 80% discount, yes I said 80%, on everything in the accountability.com store, including my 1:1 coaching.\n\nAll you have to do is enter the Coupon Code at checkout to receive your 80% discount.\n\nFor example, this means you can get:\n•\tThe \"Accelerate Your Results Coaching Program\" is only 30 per month for one year instead of $147 per month! That's less than a meal to find your highest payoff activity in these uncertain times.\n\n•\tYou can get my \"No Excuses! Action Steps for Making More Money and Getting Better Results NOW!\" course is only 39.40 instead of $197! That's quite the bargain helping you put an end to fear-driven procrastination and limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.\n\n•\tYou can get my \"Live Life with No Regrets\" audio book and e-book combo is only 7.40 instead of $37! This 222-page book focuses on how the choices we make impact our lives. You will read a story and complete an exercise in each chapter.\n\n•\tHow about the \"20 Bach Pack Audio\" package that currently has a 20% off discount. Now, you can take 80% off of that and get all 20 audio training programs for only 86.40 instead of $540. You will find topics to help you with effective time management, focusing on your high payoff activities, to becoming a master of change, and so much more. \n\n•\tAnd of course, my 1:1 coaching for the first time is only 180 instead of 900. You can sit doSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Confidence is absolutely essential if you want to make friends, influence people, and wake up energized day after day. A lack of confidence can be a pretty serious problem in a lot of different ways. It can affect your goals, your daily work, how you interact with people, and how you perceive yourself. If you don’t have enough confidence to believe in yourself, then you are going to have trouble ever achieving your goals. In fact, a complete lack of confidence will likely keep you from even setting goals!\n\nAs a successful businessperson, you no doubt realize that confidence is important… and you would probably not have gotten as far as you have without having at least a good measure of it. If, however, you ever find yourself doubting whether you are ‘good enough’ or ‘capable’, then this article is for you! Let’s now explore 5 tips for becoming even more confident than you are now. Finding more confidence will help you as you venture on towards the next level of success, and can help to guard you against a recurrence in self-doubt or demotivation. \n\nTip #1… Walk Faster\nDo you ever notice how confident people seem to walk faster than people who are not as sure of themselves? This is because confident people are usually busy, full of purpose, and have a ‘method’ to their madness! Next time you go out, try to think about all of the important things that you will be needed for. Think about how important your time is, and think about how much more you could accomplish if you got to where you were going in less time. Believe it or not, brisk walking can actually fill you with a sense of purpose and security about yourself. You will actually feel more confident if you lengthen your strides and walk like you have a reason to get somewhere (which you do! You are, after all, a successful businessperson… and you DESERVE to feel like one!). \n\nTip #2… Create and Periodically Review Your “Me” File\nKeeping a ‘me’ file on hand filled with emails, letters, cards, and other positive communications or comments from clients and friends is one of the best ways to help give your confidence level a boost on those days when you don’t feel as good about yourself. Keep this file close at hand, and pull out a few letters to read when you start to feel down. If you ever feel like you are not good enough, looking back on good things that were said to you can REALLY have a positive impact. The whole point of this tip is to remind yourself that you ARE successful, and that you have a reason to be confident!\n\nTip #3… Compliment Others\nPositivity is positivity… no matter what form it comes in. Believe it or not, complimenting others and making them feel better about themselves will actually HELP you to be more confident! When you focus on the negative aspects of life, you will often focus on the negatives within YOU as well. But, if you can learn to focus on the good in people around you, you will also be more prone to focusing on the good points within yourself. This will make a huge difference in your level of confidence, and will help you to improve your overall view of whoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Just in case you haven't seen or shared with your clients and prospects something that can hopefully, favorably influence their fears and concerns about the impact of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), the one I've seen that does the good job of explaining this new virus, it's effects, and best prevention tips (without any of the media hype either way), is from the Mayo Clinic. You can view their special report link in the show notes (http://bit.ly/2IDU3Wq). Of course, there are many great, short reports out there for you to use from very reputable organizations.\n\nAfter you’ve sent an email to your clients and prospects, implementing 2 ideas I’m going to share can turn these challenging events into an opportunity to elevate your client value and grow your business.\n\n1.\tCALL every client. Glean your talking points for that conversation from the text in the email you previously sent them. Sample Script for a Financial Advisor - “You may have seen the email l sent with my thoughts about how the Coronavirus events could impact your money. The purpose of my call is to see how you’re feeling and answer any questions you may have.” Listen with empathy. Be prepared to respond to market, economy, and Coronavirus questions. Ask follow-up questions and listen with empathy. If the 'door opens' to have another phone conversation or a face-to-face meeting that may lead to being of service and doing more business, step through it. If not, feel good about being of service to your clients. Well done.\n\n2.\tCALL every prospect, friend, and family member in your database to have the same conversation. This means that you sent the same message your clients received to your prospects, friends, and family members. The same script works (for a Financial Advisor). “You may have seen the email l sent with my thoughts about how the Coronavirus events could impact your money. The purpose of my call is to see how you’re feeling and answer any questions you may have.” Listen with empathy. Be prepared to respond to market, economy, and Coronavirus questions. Ask follow-up questions and listen with empathy. If the 'door opens' to have another phone conversation or a face-to-face meeting that could lead to being of further service and doing business, step through it. If not, feel good about the value you’re putting into the world. What goes around comes around, right?\n\nWe live in an ever-changing, complex world, but one thing that has been true for those of us in business, we all must continue to do revenue generation and client acquisition to grow our business.\n\nLet me know how I can help you make more money and work less, so you can enjoy even better work life balance. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today you have the opportunity to download a complimentary special guidebook called, Are Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals?\n\nTo give you some insight about what this special guidebook is about and why you want to read it.…I believe that, inherently speaking, there is nothing that you are not capable of accomplishing. The truth is there is no such thing as can't - you only think you can't. Success is not a special privilege handed out to a selected few; success comes to applying success-oriented beliefs. Transform limiting beliefs into success beliefs and you can achieve anything.\n\nSometimes people don't realize their limiting beliefs have created an obstacle that is stopping them from achieving their goals.\n\nFor example, let me tell you a quick story. \nDuring one of my coaching sessions with a client, I asked him about his success with obtaining referrals (which is a key to any business). He told me that he typically will receive two referrals per client. When I asked him why he thought he didn't receive more, he replied, I just can’t imagine obtaining more than two referrals per client because that is what I typically receive. Then I asked him if he expected and believed he would receive more than two referrals (something like 5, 8, 12 or 25), did he think he might actually receive more referrals? He hesitated for a minute and in an \"a-ha\" moment, said yes. He realized at that moment his limiting belief was holding him back from something more. As soon as he changed his limiting belief, he began experiencing a higher number of referrals from his clients. How are limiting beliefs affecting your success?\n\nWhen you let go of limiting beliefs, you gain the power to not only get around obstacles, but prevent your mind from creating them in the future. In this complimentary Special Guidebook, we explore 7 Success-Oriented Beliefs that will help you realize that you can do anything and any obstacles you face are only imaginary blocks created by your limiting beliefs.\n\nApply these 7 success-oriented beliefs to create a success driven business and life.\n\nDownload this complimentary guidebook, Are Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals today and crush any limiting beliefs you have or don’t know you have. Get your copy of this Guidebook by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/request-guidebook-limiting-beliefs/ or http://bit.ly/2ItXDSJ. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on AleSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "When it comes to your business, consistency is absolutely essential to increasing success. Becoming and staying consistent is not always easy, but it will always produce better results. \n\nWhat exactly does it mean to be consistent? I would say that Merriam-Websters dictionary probably says it best…\n\n“Consistent - Marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity:\nfree from variation or contradiction.”\n\nStaying consistent will mean a number of things to you as you grow your business. To clients, you will appear reliable, dependable, capable, and steady. To your employees, you will appear congruous and constant. Consistency makes up a huge part of what causes a business to be successful, and achieving consistency will bring you a step closer to realizing this success on your own terms. \n\nWe are going to explore 4 tips that can help you to become even more consistent each and every day. Some of these tips might seem like no-brainers; however, following them faithfully can have a dramatic impact on the outcome of any project that you might be working on, be it large or small. \n\n1… Create and Execute a Game Plan\nHaving a set plan is absolutely essential to staying consistent. Without a firmly established success road map, you could very easily veer off course. This could cause variation in any part of your business, even if you are trying as hard as you can to avoid it. In truth, it is really hard to stay focused and regular when you do not have a plan to work from that can help you realize how to get to where you ultimately want to be. To help you consistently execute your plan, you need to make sure you utilize your calendar, so you can stay focused on exactly what needs to be done every day.\n\nDoes your business have policies and procedures for all of its work-related tasks? Do your employees have access to these procedures? How do you know that your employees have this information, and it is accurate? The failure to have a plan in place is a common-enough occurrence among businesses, but you would be amazed at how many businesses forget about putting together a plan for informing everyone involved, as keeping such information current is important! \n\n2… Encourage Open Communication\nHave you ever had a team member who asked you a lot of questions or the same questions over and over? Believe it or not, some people naturally get aggravated when they are asked questions, even if they pertain to the important aspects of running the business. But unless this habit is broken and overcome, this kind of communications breakdown could result in setbacks that will hurt you and your company’s success. \n\nIf you often find yourself annoyed when asked for answers that you feel should be common knowledge, then you really need to take a second look at the situation. Try to be open to any questions that make their way to your ears, and make sure that everyone else, whether they are directly involved or not, knows the answer as well. This is a great time to ensure that the answer to questions is being recorded in a procedures manual that everyone has acceSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We have all heard that old adage that tells us to ‘work smarter, not harder’. While you probably remember someone telling you this while you helped with chores on the farm, it can sometimes be difficult to employ such wisdom to a modern business. How do you do it? What does that even mean in today’s world?\n\nWhen it comes to modern business, this mentality could not be more useful… but truth be told, it can definitely be hard to fit it in if you are not used to it. So, here are three tips that will show you how to work smarter instead of harder in today’s world, so you too can enjoy an even better quality of life. These tips will not only inspire you to attack your duties from a new perspective, but will also encourage you to use your intellect as opposed to your raw, exhaustible physical effort. \n\nTip #1… Streamline the Process\nDo you find yourself putting vast amounts of time or effort into activities that are performed on a regular, consistent basis? If so, then streamlining these processes could save you a lot of time and effort. Finding the most time-effective and energy efficient way to get daily tasks accomplished is not only a way to ‘work smarter’, but is also a way to save your business valuable time and money… and if you are the boss, then it is up to you to come up with such methods for the areas you are responsible for! Every team member should have systems and processes for ALL of their respective areas. This can help to reduce training time and the time it takes to replace employees, either on a permanent or a temporary basis. \n\nStart by looking at everything that needs to be done and by identifying the areas of the greatest wasted effort or resources. How can you arrange or delegate activities so that they can be completed as efficiently as possible by the best person for each task? One example might be moving boxes from one end of the warehouse to the other. Instead of picking each one up and moving it individually, is it possible to pick up the entire pallet and just move them with a wheeled goose in one trip? \n\nSome situations might require some brainstorming, but keep in mind that there are always easier ways to do things… all you have to do to both save your company money and make your life just a little bit easier, is to discover a way to streamline the process, so that you eliminate excess effort. With current technology and continual advancements, you should always be open to new ideas.\n\nTip #2... Use Your ‘Brain’, Not Your Back\nTry to find smarter ways of doing things, as opposed to methods that are going to cause you literal physical exhaustion. This can mean a number of things, and can be applied to a lot of areas of business. One example might be paperwork. While paperwork might not physically wear down your muscles, it CAN wear you down in general if you get buried beneath an entire pile of it! If at all possible, try to find a smarter way to get it all done so that you are not stuck in the office. One way might be to train someone else to help you with it. Or, you could try to take it with you and do it during odd Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively affecting your results. If you suffer from procrastination, then you undoubtedly know that it can be extremely troublesome. You no doubt want to work hard and get things done, but some people find this more difficult to do than others. If you are one of those people, then this podcast is for you! \n\nHere are 10 quick and easy tips for beating procrastination. Winning this battle doesn’t have to be rocket science or making it harder than it needs to be. Sometimes, finding a little bit of help (like these tips) is all that you need to tip the scales back to your favor!\n\nTip #1… Get Up and Get Going\nIf you feel the urge to procrastinate coming upon you, then sometimes the best thing to do is to get up and get moving – don’t let yourself put off what you need to do. The minute you start to deviate from what you know you need to be doing is exactly when you need to take a deep breath, and just do it. Stop letting those typical excuses to stop you from getting going! Changing scenery can often change your frame of mind, and you might find that going for a walk, taking a jog, or even grabbing a cup of coffee can help you to clear your mind and get you back on track to getting things done. (Just don’t do it too often, as doing this EVERY TIME you get the urge to procrastinate can actually become procrastination itself.)\n\nTip #2… Wake Up Earlier \nWaking up earlier in the day can often improve your odds of getting things accomplished. More productive people are generally out and about during the early morning hours, and you will likely find the atmosphere a lot more conducive to productivity than the atmosphere of the early afternoon or evening hours. Get up earlier to exercise, stretch, meditate, and get those juices flowing to immediately tackle your highest payoff activities the moment you arrive at work. \n\nTip #3… Clean and Organize as You Go\nSometimes we get so surrounded by clutter and chaos that we end up getting defeated before we begin. Looking around you and seeing a mess is usually never conducive to productivity, which is why it can really pay to keep things clean and tidy as your day progresses. Five or ten minutes spent prioritizing your activities can pay big dividends as the day goes on. \n\nTip #4… Get Away from the TV\nDid you know that TV is one of the biggest causes for procrastination among entrepreneurs who often work from home? Having a lot of channels and a list of favorite shows is nice, but not if it distracts you from getting everything done that you need to do! Record your favorite shows and only allow yourself to watch them AFTER you have your most critical activities done for the day. I strongly recommend you stop watching the news. There are so many more negative stories than positive ones that it can negatively affect your mood, and who wants to be in a “bad” mood?\n\nTip #5… ScheduleSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Staying in shape while trying to run a business can definitely be a challenge. When you are so busy getting everything done, what time do you have left to exercise or go to the gym? If you are struggling with getting enough exercise to stay in shape or get in shape, then here are some tips that might definitely help you! These tips are easy to implement, take very little time, and will definitely help you to stay in shape as you invest your energy into getting your business to the next level. \n\n“Discipline is doing what you know you should do at the time you should do it, \neven if you don’t feel like it.” \t\n– Rowena Szeszeran-McEvoy, Fitness Educator\n\nRide a Bike\nSome people live fairly close to their place of business so that they can be there without spending too much time commuting. If this is true for you, then you could definitely make use of this tip! Start riding a bike to work instead of taking the bus or driving your vehicle. This can give you a regular amount of exercise each day, and may not take you that much longer than your normal commute. You would be surprised at how quickly you can get to work on a bike! Plus, it can save you money on gas, and is also a habit that will keep the planet cleaner by limiting your carbon footprint. It is really a win-win on all fronts! Join a biking group to add a little accountability. Doing exercise with others sometimes helps to motivate you to get out there and get moving.\n\nStand Up\nA lot of business owners find themselves sitting for prolonged periods of time during the day, which is definitely part of the problem when you start to talk about fitness. Since you, as an entrepreneur, are so vital to the success of your own business, and because your presence might be needed at a desk for most of the day, it can be difficult to find time away from it all to get some exercise. However, even though it is difficult to find the time necessary, you can still ‘tweak’ the rules in your favor with this incredibly easy tip that will save you a LOT of time and that can really help to contribute to your overall fitness… just stand up!\n\nWhen you talk on the phone, go to meetings, or read documents, practice standing up and pacing in your office instead of sitting at the desk. This behavior might seem foreign to you at first, but it is actually a great way to get the blood flowing in during the day. When it comes to exercise, every little bit helps… and this is a simple step that anyone can utilize to get better results out of your time spent at work. You can also quickly and easily do 100 sit-ups and 50 pushups once a day to get your heart pumping. \n\nGet Up 30 minutes or an Hour Earlier\nOne great idea for getting in an extra workout is to get up 30 minutes to an hour earlier and use that time specifically for fitness purposes. This can be done once a week, twice a week, or even every day… depending upon how often you want to work out each week to get started. You could use this time to hit the local gym, to take a morning run, to lift weights, or you could rotate your options to mix it up on different dSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Embracing your inner power is important if you want to continue to progress as a successful businessperson, though learning to get past your own self-imposed boundaries can be a challenge. In order to fully understand how we can use our ‘inner power’ to stick to our game plan in life, we are going to first examine what it takes to unlock it. \n\nUnlocking your ‘inner power’\nYou will hear a lot of people talk about inner power, what it is, what it does, where it comes from, and how to unlock it. You will hear a lot of people say that we, as humans, are actually made up of two different parts. There is, of course, of physically manifested body… but there is also the non-manifested consciousness. In theory, humans often hold themselves back because they only gauge and perceive the physical… not what lies beneath the surface. In theory, if you can learn to recognize that you have control over your destiny, you will be able to think, dream, or plan any reality that you want for yourself. It is all about believing in yourself, and about ‘being’ the person that you want to be. \n\nUnlocking this ability, generally, requires you to step outside of your typical thought framework and to bypass your own self-imposed boundaries. You need to open yourself up to the idea that you CAN create any reality for yourself that you choose… even if it means taking your already successful business and making it even more successful. If you believe that this will happen, to the point where you don’t really see how anything else is possible, then you will begin to feel what it means to unlock your inner power. To go through life with an attitude so positive that you literally don’t see failure as an option is going to make ALL the difference in the world. \n\nIn order to unlock this power, you need to stop setting yourself up for failure! Stop being surprised when things work out. Don’t plan on failure… plan on DOING until what you envision for yourself is accomplished. \n\n\"It is never too late to be what you might have been.\" \n- George Eliot\n\nUsing you inner power to stick to your game-plan\nIf you already have a game plan, then using your inner power to accomplish it will make it far more likely to succeed. First, you need to realize, within yourself, that failure is not an option. You can literally accomplish ANYTHING if you set your mind to it… so don’t think for a moment that your game plan might lead you to a less than ideal outcome. If you have put thought into it, believe in it, and can see it working in your mind, then you are set up for success, IF you do not allow doubt and negativity to creep back into your mind. \n\nIt is important to remember that setbacks and small roadblocks are going to occur… and many people come to these small problems and give up. They get burnt out, and they believe that the small problems are signs that their plans are not going to work… but this is the biggest mistake that you could ever make! Roadblocks and problems are not really signs of failure… they are signs of opportunity! Every time you encounter a problem and fix or bypass itSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "There is no doubt that things change as time goes by… but never have things (especially pertaining to business) advanced as rapidly as they do now. With technology evolving and changing on a day to day basis, it can be a challenge to keep up. Marketing, communication, networking, technology, infrastructure… all of these are areas that are constantly affected by the metamorphosis of who we are as humans, and how we do business with one another. \n\nKeeping up with the business world can be a challenge, but it is definitely possible. In fact, those who are the most successful at business in the long run are usually those who are good at adapting to changes as they take place in the world around them. Regardless of what type of business you are in, you are probably going to be hard-pressed to run it without adapting to new technologies as you progress. \n\nCommunication is Only the Beginning\nIf anything has changed in the last twenty years, it has been communications. Businesses now communicate with other businesses, employees, and potential clients in ways that were unheard of just a few short years ago. There was a time (and not that long ago, either) when you mailed checks with order forms if you needed a product from a store far away. There was also a time when landline telephones were a primary method of communication. Do you remember the days when the fax machine was a revolutionary way to receive information on short notice? Even these modern-day wonders have been all but replaced by the advent of newer and more effective technologies. \n\nWhere we used to rely on catching people at home on the landline phone, or leaving a voice mail on the physical voice mail machine, we now all carry cell phones that make us reachable 24/7. Instead of fax machines, we use texting and email to send instant written messages back and forth. Even face-to-face meetings have changed! With services like Skype available to anyone, you can have a face-to-face meeting with your colleague, virtual employee, client, or prospective client from the other side of the world in real time!\n\nHow can you keep up with these changes? How do you know what is being used and what is just a passing fad? These are great questions, and the answers are not as difficult to figure out as you might think. \n\nStaying Current in a Changing World\nThe first thing to remember about staying current is to pay attention to growing and changing trends. Listen to your employees, mentors, and peers. Find out what other businesses are doing. Be active on social media websites and try to get as much information as you can about new technologies. \n\nAnd, surprisingly, listening to your kids or to other younger people is often an overlooked way to hear about newer changes first. Often, the younger generations are more likely to accept newer technologies and quicker to assimilate them into their lifestyle. By paying attention to what younger consumers are using, buying, and communicating with, you can usually stay pretty on top of what the next fad is going to be before it goes main-stream on a major level.Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Your success relies, at least in part, on you spending your time wisely. As a successful businessperson, you no-doubt realize that time is the most precious commodity that you could possibly possess. You also know that moving to the next stage of success will only be possible if you continue to permeate your life with good habits that will help you to make the most of your time. \n\n“Every person who has become successful has simply formed the habit of \ndoing things that failures dislike doing and will not do.” \t\n--John Maxwell\n\nGood habits are an asset that every successful person has to develop… but doing so is not always easy. Developing great habits can be challenging, especially when old habits threaten to rise up again during times of weakness. Therefore, we are exploring 5 tips for developing and keeping great habits. This list will help to remind you of what it takes to create those great habits, and it will also help you to keep from falling back into your old routines that aren't serving you. \n\n1… Define Your Objective\nWhy do you want to develop a certain habit? What are you hoping to achieve by it? Before starting a new routine, it is always a good idea to figure out exactly what you hope will come of it. Are you looking to do away with a bad habit by implementing a new one? Are you looking to lose weight? Are you hoping to make more effective use of your time during the day? Figuring out exactly what you hope to accomplish will enable you to look past the difficulties that you might face. \n\n2… Visualize Overcoming the Obstacles\nEvery new habit is going to be tempted with obstacles. It is important to visualize exactly what might happen that could keep you from sticking to your new habits, and to figure out beforehand how you are going to deal with them. If you are trying to effectively lose weight through better eating habits, then you are going to have to find a way to deal with how to avoid caving in when your mother sends you a box of fresh-baked cookies, or you not eating desert when your spouse regularly eats it after dinner. If you are trying to develop better workout habits, then you are going to have to plan on saying no when your friends want you to skip out on a night at the gym to watch a movie. \n\nThe truth is that good habits are not developed completely overnight. It is going to take some effort to implement them, so make sure that you can visualize a way to get through obstacles before they happen. Don't let these 'obstacles' be your excuse to not follow through on what you know you need to do in order to achieve the results you truly want.\n\n\"View each obstacle in life as a little gift. Open it and see what is inside.\" \n- Mother Teresa\n\n3… Stay Consistent\nMost good habits take effort to implement. Researchers have not really found conclusive results on how long it actually takes to develop a particular good habit, but most of the figures point to somewhere around a month, or even a little bit longer. I believe you can change a habit in 1 second - the second you choose it is no longer acceptable for it to be Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Operating at the top of your game and being the very best you can be is essential to being successful. If you can find a way to always give 100%, no matter what you are doing, then you will most likely find yourself in a successful position if you keep at it long enough. But how do you continue to do your best, every single day – day in and day out? How do you keep from burning out? \n\nBurnout happens to all of us at some point along the way. We try our best in the beginning, but eventually ‘other’ things start to sneak into our mindset and overwhelm can quickly and easily take over. We allow ourselves to take shortcuts and to lose focus. We get lazy about things that are hard to focus on. We start to let quality drop in certain areas. We start to feel run-down and tired, and sometimes, we even end up losing interest in doing a great job altogether. \n\nNow we are going to explore 5 tips for always doing your best. These tips are simple, and can really help you to get on top of your game. And once you are there, they will also help you to stay there!\n\nTip #1-Get Enough Sleep\nThis might seem like a no-brainer, but sleep is essential to doing your best. Having enough sleep is actually so vital that you could find not getting enough of it can actually physically keep you from performing tasks at the height of your ability. A lack of sleep can not only cause drowsiness and the inability to focus, but can also result in impaired cognitive function, making it harder for you to reason and think logically. If you normally stay up late and find yourself drowsy and half-asleep in the morning, you might need to re-think your sleeping pattern. Try going to bed a half hour or an hour earlier than normal, so that you allow your brain the kind of time it needs to wake up on its own. Statistics actually show that many of us go through life sleep deprived. Imagine the difference that you could make in your life if you were fully rested and raring to go each and every day! Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t wake up wishing you could sleep for another hour or two? \n\nTip #2-Maintain a Healthy Diet\nEating right is actually essential to doing your best. Some people have a huge problem with this. Their diet consists of soda, chips, cookies, and anything else they can get out of a vending machine or at the fast-food restaurant. A bad diet saps your energy, makes you tired, and hurts your immune system. Try going on a special whole-foods only eating plan (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, eggs, etc.). The difference can be astounding! You will not believe how much better you will feel, even if you don’t think you feel bad now. \n\nTip #3-Get Enough Exercise\nBy now, you might feel as though you have heard more ‘health’ tips than you care to… but that is actually a good thing! Staying healthy is the most important thing that you can do to get on top and stay on top at work, and exercising is absolutely no exception. Try to get at least twenty minutes of exercise a day, whether it is a walk around the block several times, a run on the treadmill, playing a sport with your friSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Persistence is sort of like a ‘magic word’ when it comes to success, in my opinion. Persistence is basically the repetition or continuation of behavior, and it is an absolutely essential part of business. As a successful business owner, you no doubt have at least a pretty good idea of what it takes to be persistent, though it never hurts to revisit a subject that is this important. \n\nThe whole idea of persistence revolves around the fact that motivation has a tendency to wax and wane a bit as time goes by. Persistence is a behavior that can be learned, but it is also a behavior which will render this troublesome waxing and waning of your motivation harmless in the long run, which is why it is so instrumental to expanding your current level of success. However, since persistence is an attribute of longevity, it can take some strength of mind and some psychological fortitude to really believe in it enough to make a commitment to practice it day after day. We are now going to discuss 4 steps to building persistent behavior. Following these steps will help you with the process of more consistently being a persistent person so you can experience even better results. \n\nStep #1… Realize That Motivation Is Not Enough\nGetting motivated is a great way to start your day, but unless you are an enigma with an endless supply of motivation… you are going to experience some downtimes. The sad truth is that, to put it quite bluntly, motivation is GOING to fail you at some point or another. A lot of people will look at a lack of motivation and think to themselves that maybe they are not doing the right thing. They will wonder why they used to be so excited about it, only to now believe that they have lost their excitement forever. \n\nThis can be a big problem if you do not know exactly what is going on. Motivation, very typically, comes and goes much like the waves on a sandy beach. One day, you might be filled with motivation. You might feel like you could conquer the world. But, as time goes by, you may notice this motivation begin to leave you. At some point, you will realize that the tide has completely gone out. You will feel drained, exhausted, discouraged, and you may even have thoughts about wanting to give up. \n\nThese are the typical ups and downs that you will experience in business, and this is EXACLTY why you need persistence! Without it, you would be more likely to act on these highs and lows instead of just riding through them and moving forward to persevere. \n\nStep #2… Focus on Your Big Goals\nPersistence will be a lot easier to achieve if you stay focused on your big goals. Think of the upsides to what you are doing. Imagine where you will be when you finally DO succeed at your highest level. You have been working for it, and you are going to have to continue to work towards it… but the good news is that, if you stay persistent and keep going, despite occasional lapses in motivation, you will be MUCH more likely to achieve that next level of success! In fact, persistence is such a HUGE common denominator among successful businesses, that ‘when’ iSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "A limiting belief is a belief that holds you back from realizing your full potential. They can be hard to spot, but for those who suffer from them, they can be very debilitating and troublesome. So how do you identify them, and how do you change them?\n\nThe first thing that we will talk about is how to spot them. \n\nHow to Identify a ‘Limiting Belief’\nA limiting belief is almost always a negative thing. It usually manifests itself as a sub-conscious thought that keeps you from trying something. Most of the time, such a belief causes you to give up before you try, simply because you believe that you are no good at. An example could be math… if you have a limiting belief that you are ‘bad at math’, then you may not even attempt to comprehend an in-depth math problem. \n\nLimiting beliefs usually have roots in our past experiences. Perhaps someone once told you that you were bad at it, and hearing that really affected you? Or maybe you attempted it once long ago, and failed… so now you believe that you are inherently ‘bad’ at whatever it is you tried. Maybe you took a class on it in school, and failed the class… so you believe within your own mind that there is absolutely NO way that you could ever be good at that particular subject. Maybe you have always received 1-2 referrals every time you asked so you believe that is all you will ever get when you ask. \n\nIdentifying such a belief is not always easy, but it is essential to be honest with yourself. Anything that you believe is not worth trying is usually tied to a limiting belief, and you usually believe the way you do because of something that happened in the past. \n\nHow to Get Past It\nGetting past such a belief can be mentally challenging, because odds are good that you have spent a great deal of time avoiding it or putting yourself down about it or haven't ever thought outside the box and beyond it. Getting past such a mental roadblock can definitely be accomplished, but you have got to use logic… and you are often going to have to bypass your emotions or feelings of inferiority in the process. \n\nBegin by thinking about WHY you have this belief. Is it because of something that somebody said? Is it because of something that someone has done? Is it because you have failed at it in the past? Is it because you kept getting the same outcome you now don't expect more is possible? Any number of these things could have happened, but it is important that you do not let these things define who you are or what you can accomplish. When faced with something that you do not believe you can achieve, it is important to think about WHY you feel the way you do. Once you isolate the reason for your limiting belief, you can generally figure out whether it is all emotional, or whether it has any basis in fact. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you continue through the process…\n\n•\tWhy do you feel like you cannot accomplish this?\n•\tWhat has happened that led you to limit your own ability to succeed in this area?\n•\tIs this belief based on actual facts, or mostly on emotion?\n•\tIf you are not able toSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan, I think.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those things moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nOprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” \n\nTo show my appreciation for you, I’m giving you a Jackpot of New Year Gifts. These are complimentary Business Accelerator Resources to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2020 and beyond. To take advantage of all or any of these gifts, make sure to get the link from the show notes, or write it down as I say it. Go to bit.ly/2s57A4h and claim your gifts. Make 2020 your best year ever, and let me know how I can help you.\n\nClaim Your Free Business Accelerator Gifts to help you make 2020 your best year ever by going to http://bit.ly/2s57A4h or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/complimentary-business-accelerator-resources-to-help-you-achieve-your-goals-my-jackpot-of-gifts-to-you. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities tSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Happy Holiday! Claim Your Business Acceleration Free Gifts!\n\nI’d like to take a minute to thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me ratings and reviews. \n\nTo show my appreciation for you and for this Holiday Season, I’m giving you a Jackpot of Gifts. These are complimentary Business Accelerator Resources to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2020 and beyond. To take advantage of all or any of these gifts, make sure to get the link from the show notes, or write it down as I say it. Go to bit.ly/2Rt2FVd and claim all your free gifts. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you, and if you have any special requests for topics. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nClaim Your Free Business Acceleration Gifts to help you make 2020 your best year ever by going to http://bit.ly/2Rt2FVd or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/complimentary-high-value-resources-to-help-you-accelerate-your-2015-results-my-new-year-jackpot-gifts-to-you/.\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve yourSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Time management is an art that a lot of successful entrepreneurs have mastered, and for good reason. Since time is your most precious commodity, it would only make sense that you would put effort into using it as efficiently as possible. Time is an interesting resource because everyone in the world really has the same amount of it each day. Some of us choose to use it one way, while others choose to use it in different ways. \n\nAs a successful professional, you have no doubt realized that time management is essential to getting everything done, but do you know that practicing efficiency in this manner also has other benefits? Using your time wisely can offer you a lot of positives that will help you in other ways, which is exactly what this Podcast is about. We are going to explore four ways in which time management can help you as you progress to the next level of success. You might be surprised to learn how beneficial it can be to ‘watch the clock’ while you go about your day!\n\n\"We cannot waste time. We can only waste ourselves.\" \n-- George Matthew Adams\n\n1. Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life\nTime management actually allows you more control over your life. By planning ahead and figuring out how you are going to fit everything in, you are allowing yourself more control over what actually gets done. Prioritizing the things that you planned can help you to get them out of the way quickly and easily, thus making more room in life for the things that you would rather be doing. \n\nA lot of people fail to remember that time is going to get used up every day, no matter what you do. Whether you get a lot done or not, you are STILL going to have 24 less hours than you did the day before. This is why it is so essential to make sure that you are controlling your own destiny by mapping out how you want to get things accomplished. Moving on to the next level of success is going to depend on you being in absolute control of your life. If you cannot even control your time, how do you think that you are going to be able to control anything else? Time management principles can DEFINITELY help with this!\n\n\"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.\"\n- Charles Darwin\n\n2. Time Management Principles Allow You to Be Even More Productive\nBy looking ahead and managing your time effectively, you will surely begin to notice that your productivity level will increase as well. Putting time management principles into place will not only help you to make the best use of your time, but can also allow you to get a LOT more accomplished! As you efficiently manage your time and organize your tasks in order of importance, you will be able to focus on the most important and maybe the least favorite things first. This will eliminate the temptation to put important things off, and will, as a result, cause you to get more done in the allotted time. \n\n\"Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.\" - Jim Rohn\n\n3. Time Management Principles Allow You to Be More SuccesSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "When it comes to business, consistency is absolutely a key to success. Becoming and staying as consistent as you need to be to achieve your goals is not always easy, but it is a behavior that anyone involved in business would do well to learn and apply.\n\nThe truth is that more businesses fail than succeed. Statistically, the odds of any new business actually 'making it' and becoming profitable enough to sustain itself are slim. But how can you overcome the odds? What can you do to propel your business to a place where it can not only be successful, but also grow and prosper? To accomplish success on this level, you need to embody several behaviors and habits, but one of the most crucial of these is consistency. \n\nIf you can learn to be consistent, then your talent can be fully realized and your ideas can be given a fair chance of working. You would be amazed at how many businesses, started by talented and intelligent people, fail because they neglect to continue in their good habits, day in and day out. A lot of factors come into play, but there is no substitute for being determined, reliable, and consistent. \n\nBecoming the ‘Model of Success’\nOne of the key concepts to understand, as it relates to consistency, lies in the idea that you need to 'become what you desire to become'. In other words, don't just hope that your business will succeed. Instead, start living it on a day to day basis. Embody your ideas to the point where you make them real. When you believe in you and in your business enough, you can only succeed!\n\nIf your company was really busy and successful, then you would most likely need to do things a certain way to generate that result and outcome. But for a new start up, for a business that has not grown to that point yet, or even for a business that is older but hasn't grown a whole lot in past years...a lot can be accomplished by, for example, showing up to work and putting in the hours that you would be required to put in if your business were incredibly busy and successful. \n\nBeing consistent in a way as simple as showing up to work, day in and day out, is often overlooked. Many people do not realize how much good a consistent presence on their part can do for their business, even if they have employees who can manage things while they are not there. For example, showing up to work and having little in the way of business actually going on might seem like a waste of time, but you can utilize down time to further your ideas in other ways, which in turn can help to expand and increase your success to the next level – and we all have a next level. For example, you could work on networking or marketing to grow your client base. You could also get into social media marketing or do more in this area, and utilize that to reach out to possible new clients who can use your products or services. \n\nThere is also a need to be consistent in the areas of marketing and advertising, especially as they relate to any online ventures. Consistency in these areas has, time and time again, tied itself to successful businesses. In fact, a lot of sSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Steps to Identifying and Channeling Your Motivation.\n\nMotivation can be a powerful tool, but many people struggle to ever identify, nurture, and channel it properly. In fact, if we go to the dictionary, we will see that motivation is derived from its root word, ‘motive’. So, to be motivated, you need to have a motive, which is…\n\n\t“Something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act.” –Merriam-webster.com. \n\nAs we see from our dictionary description, motivation is, basically, a motive that is going to cause you to act. All of us have motivations for doing what we do, but rarely is this applied to its maximum effectiveness. The truth is that a lot of people struggle to get motivated. They get in a slump, they stop trying, and eventually, motivation does not cause them to move forward… it simply serves as a hibernating survival mechanism that keeps them from falling apart. \n\n“Self-motivation is the power that raises a person to any level he seeks.”\n--John Maxwell\n\nBut as a successful businessperson, you no doubt know that motivation plays an important role in the life of any successful person… and you should also know that learning to identify and channel your motivation can be a huge driving force that can carry you to the next level of success. But how do you use it? How do you identify it, and how do you channel it? We are doing to explore five simple steps that will give you everything you need to get started. \n\nStep #1… Identify your singular goal\nA lot of people fall into slumps because they are trying to do too many things all at the same time. We all have different goals in life. That cannot really be avoided… but identifying your one, true, singular goal can REALLY help to ground you and bring you back to reality. What is your purpose? What do you want to achieve? What matters more than anything else? These are questions that can help you to identify your most important goal. Once you figure out what that is, you will be well on your way to figuring out what to do next. \n\nTo download my complimentary 6-page Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your singular goal and your values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\nStep #2… Get Inspired\nIf you have been having trouble getting and staying motivated, you might need a little bit of help in the inspiration department. Arming yourself with inspiration before focusing your energy towards what motivates you can be a great way to build momentum, belief in yourself, and faith in what you want to do. It can help to neutralize doubt and to put you in a position where you really believe in yourself. Once you are inspired and firmly believe in what you are doing, it is time to move on to the next step. \n\nStep #3… Get Excited\nIf you are not excited about what is motivating you, then find a way to get excited about it again. Try to revisit what it was about your goals that first caused you to get excited. Try to figure out what killed your excitement, and work to neutraSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Communication is critical to every aspect of interaction with others. As a successful businessperson, you have no doubt realized the importance of communication. You know that productivity can only be achieved when proper communication has been as well. You know that nothing gets accomplished efficiently unless those in charge communicate with one another. \n\nTo put it quite plainly, nothing gets done if communication doesn’t happen! But how do you communicate effectively? How do you maximize the effectiveness of your words and correspondences so that you will see RESULTS instead of wasted time and effort? That is a great question, and that is EXACTLY what we are going to talk about in this article. \n\nWhy Is Communication Necessary?\nTo understand how to get results through communication, it is important to realize why it is so necessary. When people work together on a project, for a company, or towards the same goal, they will most likely be doing different things that are related. But in order for their actions to be helpful to one another, communication needs to take place. This is, basically, what it is all about. \n\n“If you just communicate you can get by.\nBut if you skillfully communicate, you can work miracles.”\n--Jim Rohn\n\nLearn To Listen\nListening is a key factor when it comes to communicating effectively. I once heard that our brains naturally begin formulating a response to what is said to us after an average of about 15 seconds of hearing someone else speak. That is usually not enough time! Make sure that you are controlling both your ears AND your mouth when someone is speaking to you. Once they are done, you can answer their question or react accordingly. This not only shows respect, but will also keep you from missing information and giving uninformed instructions. Effective communication can only be accomplished when both parties are open to listening to each other. \n\nDon’t Withhold Information\nSometimes, as a leader, it can be tempting to task someone to do something without giving them as much information as you have available. You might think, in your mind, that there is no reason for them to know any more than the absolute minimum. Or, you might think that their job is not to ‘know’ what you know, but rather to blindly ‘do as you say’. While this is an understandable frame of mind, to a point, you will doubtlessly find that you will become a better communicator if you tell your subordinates as much as possible as it pertains to what they are doing. By providing clear and accurate information, you are not only motivating them and helping them to understand the situation, but you are effectively filling them in on exactly WHY you are saying what you are saying… both of which are fantastic advantages to have when you are attempting to communicate effective instructions to someone else. \n\nBe Courteous\nYes, you might be the boss… but that definitely does not give you a reason to be a jerk to your subordinates. Being courteous and polite is, by far, the best way to get results from those around you. If you find it incrediblySupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Ways To Stay More Committed To Your Business.\n\nStaying committed to one thing is not always easy, even when it is your business. When hard times, frustrations, and low spots hit, it can be very tempting to just give up… but quitting will never ensure that you will succeed. In fact, nobody ever succeeded by giving up! Of course, you already know this to be true.\n\nAs a business owner, you are no doubt called upon to wear many hats. You probably work many more hours a week than you pay yourself for, and you likely invest far more effort and energy into the company than anyone else could even begin to comprehend… much less appreciate. All of this can quickly add up. In fact, it is not completely uncommon for business owners to toy with the idea of throwing in the towel to find a regular ‘day job’ where they will not be expected to give so much. \n\nBut staying committed will pay off! In fact, you are going to find that staying committed is not only good for your business, but also good for you as a person. Again, we are going to review 5 ways that you can stay more committed to your business. This list might not be exhaustive, but it can get you started on the path to getting things done, and it can help you get away from the thought of giving up!\n\n1-Create, Review, and Execute a Success Plan\nIf you don’t make a plan, complete with goals, expected profits, expenses, and rewards… then how can you ever expect to commit to your venture without getting burned out? A lot of people decide that they want to succeed, but you would be amazed at how many actually fail to take this simple step before they get started! By drafting yourself a simple game plan, you can give yourself an accurate and somewhat realistic idea of what it will take to get you from point A to point B. \n\n2-Commit In Small Steps\nLooking at an entire project and ‘committing’ to it in your mind can often be overwhelming, even for people who are used to taking on great amounts of responsibility. But if you take that entire project and break it down into smaller portions, you will soon find that committing to those portions is usually much easier. Overcoming large problems is almost always best accomplished by breaking it down into smaller, more specific bite-sized steps. \n\n3-Commit to the End Goal… Not To How You Get Them Done\nYou need to remember to stay flexible as you build your business. If you get too ‘set in your ways’, you can end up getting burnt out when things do not go as planned. It is extremely important to remember what you have to do… but it is also important to remember that changing methods is not a bad thing. Committing to the end goal will help you to accept changes in your path, without making you feel like you are failing yourself. \n\n4-Keep the Building Blocks In Sight\nIf you find that you have begun committing to things that are not bringing you closer to your goals, then it is important to remember what the original building blocks of your strategy were. If you have current commitments that are not helping you, then you might waSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Ways to Have a ‘Winning’ Attitude.\n\nHaving a winning attitude is essential to being successful. Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there’. A lot of times, we end up defeating ourselves before we begin by having a negative outlook on what is going on. We sometimes tend to look at opportunities and only see roadblocks, or see only a glass that is ‘half empty’ as opposed to ‘half full’. \n\nOne of the most interesting quotes that I have ever heard is what was once said by John F. Kennedy…\n\n“When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. \nOne represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”\n\nHaving a ‘winning attitude’ is all about how we view the world around us. It can be very easy to only see problems when we face hard times and new challenges, and yet the most successful people in the world have always shown that outlook plays a huge part in how successful you are. \n\nSo, how can you have a winning attitude, even in the face of adversity? Well, we are talking about 5 tips that might point you in the right direction. Following these tips will get you well on your way to defeating that negative frame of mind that threatens to dampen your spirits and discourage you when times get tough. \n\n1. Think about your strong points\nA quick assessment of your strong points can often be enough to deter negative thoughts, especially if you allow yourself to be honest. As a successful professional, you have a WIDE range of qualities that you deserve to be proud of, and part of having a winning attitude is about focusing on your strong points as opposed to your weaknesses. \n\n\"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. \nAttitude determines how well you do it.\"\n– Lou Holtz\n\n2. Give yourself daily pep talks\nSometimes, the strongest positive voice is your own! Take some time each day to look into the mirror and to give yourself a pep talk. Tell yourself that you can do anything that you set your mind to, and remind yourself not to give up. Some people have affirmations they say out loud every day and that makes a big difference for how they start and finish their day. It might sound a bit cheesy, but building confidence and a winning attitude is going to require you to BELIEVE in yourself… and one of the best ways to accomplish this is to speak it out loud!\n\n3. Listen to motivational speakers\nBelieve it or not, there are some very powerful motivational speakers out there who can really help you to see the good in things going on around you. Two of my favorite speakers is Zig Ziglar and Jim Rohn, but there are a lot of others that can be very helpful to listen to. Listening to a good motivational speaker can help to fill your mind with positive thoughts, and can help you to see reasons for believing in yourself that you might not notice on your own. \n\n4. Remind yourself that ANYTHING is possible\nIt can be easy to feel like you are not capable of accomplishing difficult feats… but you will soon realize that the only thingSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Sticking to your goals is not always easy, especially if the next level of success is at stake. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are because the next level requires a lot more work… but this is not what you really want for yourself! Part of setting worthwhile goals and sticking to them is that this process allows you to grow as a person. If you give up and go back to the way you were before, then you are not going to have the peace of mind and confidence that comes from KNOWING that you can achieve your goals when you set your mind to it!\n\nMaybe your goals are business related, or maybe they are personal. Regardless of what they are, they MUST be important to you…so why give up on them? Life is what you make of it, and achieving goals is one way to shape your life on YOUR terms. Goals are something that nobody can take from you, which is why sticking to them is SO important!\n\n“To be successful in any sort of endeavor, you must have a definite goal. You must have definite plans for attaining this goal. Nothing is ever accomplished that is worthwhile without a definite plan of procedure that is systematically and continuously followed out day by day.” \n– Napoleon Hill\n\nSo, let’s explore the 6 tips for sticking to your goals. These tips are simple to understand, but they can help you with even the most complex goals that might be on your list! \n\n1… Find a Solution\nThe first key to sticking with your goals is to find a solution whenever a problem or an obstacle presents itself. It can be very tempting to give up when faced with obstacles, so what you NEED to remember is that obstacles are a part of life. You are never going to have a goal that does not lead you through some challenges before you see it through. Having the strength of mind that it takes to find a solution, regardless of how big the problem is, is exactly what you need if you want to stay focused and not give up. \n\n2… Anticipate Problems\nTry to think ahead to problems that could arise as you pursue your goals. Getting blindsided by a problem is always worse than dealing with a problem that you saw coming, which is why learning to anticipate is going to be very helpful if you want to avoid the discouragement that comes from being pelted with problems that appeared out of nowhere. Learn to look ahead and plan for potential growing pains that may or may not come your way. \n\n3… Learn from Mistakes and Failures\nWhen you encounter setbacks, failures, or mistakes as you work towards your goals, it can be very easy to entertain the thought of giving up. Remember, however, that this should never be an option for you! Setbacks and mistakes are GOING to happen. What is important is that you view them as learning opportunities instead of as problems. In a way, every setback or failure can teach you something. Remember to look for LESSONS when you face problems instead of discouragement. By keeping this in mind, you will learn that problems and challenges are a natural part of learning and sticking to your goals. \n\n\"Persistent people begin their success where others eSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you have ever heard of manifesting, then you probably know, at least in part, where this conversation is headed… but for those of you who might not be as familiar with the concept, I will take a moment to explain. \n\nManifestation is basically the belief that if you visualize and believe something enough, it will come to pass. There are a lot of varying beliefs about manifestation, and many people claim that it works in many different ways. Some believe that it is an almost spiritual, mystical phenomenon, while others tend to believe that any basis for it being true lies within the human mind. More people probably believe that if you believe in something enough, you will not be inhibited as you strive to achieve it… which is what actually ends up winning in the end. \n\nFor the sake of this conversation, we are going to approach manifestation from a position of pure logic. Logically, you ARE able to manifest things by visualizing and believing in them. This will enable you to break down self-imposed barriers and to give yourself the freedom that you need to pursue your goals without inhibitions. Once you acquire the ability to ‘live’ your success before it is physically in place, you will have realized what it truly means to ‘manifest’ the next level of success for yourself. \n\nGetting things done through manifestation\nIf you are one of those self-made entrepreneurs who, ironically, suffers from an inability to focus on day to day tasks, then you know EXACTLY what it feels like to WISH that you could get a lot done during the day. There are plenty of hours, but you probably feel like concentrating long enough to get most of your work done is almost impossible. This might get you down, cause you problems, and end up derailing your attempts to further yourself beyond your current level of success. So, can manifestation help a problem like this?\n\nActually, it can. \n\nManifesting your desire to get more done is actually VERY doable… you just have to go through the process from beginning to end. I’m going to outline the steps for using manifestation to get more accomplished at work. \n\n1…Take stock of what you need to accomplish\nTake a second to really think about everything that you have to do. Think about the challenges, and think about how easy it could be if you could just focus more. Think about how much more successful you will be if you could really commit yourself to getting a consistent amount of work done each day. \n\n2… Visualize your work completed\nReally think about how it will feel to get your work done. Visualize it in your mind. Think about what your to-do list will look like with everything checked off, what your calendar will look like when you had more days open to do what you want, and how it will feel at the end of the day to get so much more accomplished than you have before. Take your time, and spend a few minutes doing this right now. Identify barriers, and break them down one at a time until there is nothing standing between you and complete belief in what you desire. \n\n\"Ordinary people believe only in the possible. ExtSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Delegation is one of the many keys to success, but it is, surprisingly, one of the weakest points for many leaders. Believe it or not, there are A LOT of leaders in small business who do not know how to delegate effectively. There can be a number of reasons for having difficulty in the delegation department, most of them related to the inability of the leader to relinquish control. A lot of leaders want to be in control of everything, but don’t realize that this mentality can sap time and energy that could better be spent moving them to the next level of success. \n\nIf a leader fails to realize this, then they could very well use up all of their valuable time performing tasks that COULD be done by someone else. Since they are using their time on these things, the leader will usually suffer from an inability to grow, and will often feel pressured. They can also feel like nobody understands what is wanted or needed, and can begin to feel very alone in a professional sense. \n\n“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.” -Ronald Reagan\n\nKey #1… Understand What It Means To Delegate\nDelegating a job to someone underneath you is not always easy, especially at first… but it is an essential part of growth, and you will likely find that you will be unable to move forward with any kind of speed if you do not have what it takes to turn a project over to someone else. Having said this, it is important that you do not simply delegate to delegate. This decision must be made with great care and professionalism. \n\nDelegating to the wrong person could be a catastrophe! However, if you do have the option to hand the project to someone below you who is capable of seeing it through to the end, then you will have the opportunity to TRULY realize how much power there is in the ability to pass things off to trusted employees or colleagues. This is what delegation is. You are giving something very important to someone who you trust, so that they can finish it for you. It is really that simple. You need to be able to communicate the needs of the project, as well as your need to be informed when certain milestones are reached. \n\nDelegation, if executed correctly, can free you up to do the things that you have to do. Being able to step away from projects that could hold you back is a huge bonus! Just remember, however, that great care must be taken to ensure that you are choosing the right person for the job! Successful entrepreneurs are GREAT delegators.\n\n“Managers help people to see themselves as they are. \nLeaders help people to see themselves better than they are.”\n--Jim Rohn\n\nKey #2… Surround Yourself with People You Can Trust\nIf you can’t trust anyone beneath you, then you are just going to cause more problems for yourself in the long run by attempting to put them in charge of anything. This is why it is SO important to have good, reliable people around you. Delegating relies upon the existence of responsible individuals who you can believe in andSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We can always be even more productive. Time is a very valuable resource, and if you really think about it, being productive is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using your time effectively. As a successful business owner, you no doubt realize just how important productivity is. You have likely done a great deal to ensure that your employees follow procedures that are designed to make them more productive. You have also doubtlessly mastered the ability to keep working and getting things done, even when you are in danger of being distracted or losing focus. \n\nBut what about those days when it seems like you just can’t focus on anything? How can you stay productive when your usual strength of mind just doesn’t seem to cut it? In this article, we are going to talk about 5 ways to be more productive. These methods can be used at any time to help you to keep your work output high so that you can move towards the next level with no setbacks and minimal frustration. \n\n“At the end of each day you should play back the tapes of your performance.\nThe results should either applaud you or prod you.”\n--Jim Rohn\n\n1… Keep Your Work Area Free Of Clutter\nBelieve it or not, clutter can definitely kill your workday. Having needless piles of paperwork or supplies covering your workspace will not only be problematic as you try to get things accomplished, but it can also psychologically cause your brain to wane in the productivity department. Finding a way to keep your desk cleaned and organized will keep you ahead of the game when the time comes to get to work…especially if you are working for yourself and need to be a self-starter. \n\n2… Plan When You Will Make Your High Payoff Phone Calls\nMaking phone calls can eat up time, especially if you start dialing and leaving messages. Besides, you never know what might come up on short notice that could interrupt you. If you are trying to get two things done already, plus being available to subordinates, PLUS trying to make phone calls, you will likely not be able to give ANY of the tasks the kind of attention that they deserve. In order to maximize your efforts, consider scheduling phone calls for a particular time. Pick a time when you will have the highest probability to achieve the desired results and not be distracted with other things. Sometimes making calls first thing in the morning can be the best time to get good results. \n\n3… Skip Some Meetings\n\n\"Meetings are a waste of time unless you are closing a deal. There are so many ways to communicate in real time or asynchronously that any meeting you actually sit for should have a duration and set outcome before you agree to go.\" -Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks\n\nAs Mark Cuban says, there are SO many ways to interact with people nowadays… is there REALLY a point to scheduling long and involved meetings? Now, on the other hand, scheduling short meetings with a specific agenda of what you want to cover is actually very time efficient. This way you can collect things you want to discuss with someone and review them all at the same time. This Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you ever thought about buying a new car and then you see that car everywhere you look when driving around town? When we think and focus on something, it makes it easier for us to create more reality around achieving or obtaining that. \n\nCheck out the “Slots and Replication” exercise and worksheet to more quickly and easily help you add more ideal clients. When you clearly articulate the attributes and character of your ideal clients, you can create and activate a system for replicating them, also known as gathering referrals. This system of asking for and getting quality referrals is the lifeblood of the successful financial services practice and the only way to reach the ultimate goal of having a full community of great clients that you serve. If you are operating your business as a Trusted Advisor, you can expect your clients to willingly, eagerly, and graciously shower you with the mother lode of referrals.\n\nI was recently talking with an Advisor who has 22 Ideal Clients. First of all, that is awesome for him. Now all he needs to do is replicate them to get the balance of the 28 Ideal Clients he wants to add to his community so he will be in a position to just serve those 50 Ideal Clients. We walked through how he can easily and quickly get referrals from his 22 Ideal Clients that would give him more than enough people in the pool to get his final 28 Ideal Clients. Easy peasy! \n\nTo download your complimentary slots and replication exercise and worksheet, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/slots-replication-worksheet/.\n\nIf you need assistance with creating or updating your Ideal Client Profile, take advantage of my online exercise under the Free Silver Membership (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/). There are many other complimentary business tips and resources you can have access to when you are a member of the Silver Membership at accountabilitycoach.com. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nFeel free to share my Podcasts with others as they can be found on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries. Most of my podcasts are only 8-15 minutes long, so you can easily listen to them while you exercise or during drive time. If you would like to get a short DAILY fix from me, feel free to subscribe to The Accountability Minute, which can be found on iTunes, Alexa, GooglePlay Music and Apple HomePod, and in most English speaking countries.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "There is nothing stopping you from changing directions or tracks and doing something the polar opposite of what you are previously doing. As an entrepreneur, you have absolute authority and control over your actions and decisions. No one is going to stop you from doing what you like. You can choose to destroy the business which you have built from scratch. People would mind but they cannot stop you from doing so. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you are consistent with your behavior. \n\nThe Importance of Being Consistent\nWhen you set goals for yourself, you keep your abilities and capacity to perform in mind. You know that if you performed optimally for the near future, you would be able to meet those goals. Hence, you have to be consistent with your performance to achieve the goals you set for your business. If you perform below your capacity or don’t make use of your abilities, your business would suffer. Simply speaking, you have to be consistent to achieve your goals and fulfill what is truly important to you in life. \n\nIn the same way, you have to be consistent with your decisions and actions. For instance, if you give an employee a slap on the wrist for an infraction, you would have the same in the future if any other employee committed the same offense. Handing out a punishment greater or lesser than the one you gave the previous employee would demoralize one of the two (depending on the punishment). \n\nAs you can see, consistency is important for any successful business person. Consistency helps you maintain a sense of stability in what you do. This rubs off on your business and you can take it towards a level where it becomes stable as well. There are some other ways in which consistency could be the key to your success. \n\nContradictions Are Roadblocks\nIf you are consistent, you will achieve what you set out to achieve. Only extremely bad luck can stop you from attaining the success you envisaged. However, inconsistency of behavior could be the stumbling block which you fall over and all your ambitions of taking your business to the next level crumble to pieces. You need to have perfect symmetry between your thoughts, actions and decisions. For an entrepreneur, being consistent is perhaps one of the most important factors to achieve success. \n\nOn the other hand, contradictions between your words and actions lead to chaos in your personal and professional life. You won’t be able to concentrate on the business. Rather, your mind would be occupied by what you should do instead of what is best for the business. Being consistent will enable you to learn from the mistakes you make. At least you wouldn’t repeat them. \n\n4 Benefits of Being Consistent\nLet’s talk about several benefits for you to learn to be consistent. \n\n1. Avoid Repeating Mistakes\nIf your behavior remains the same regardless of the outcome of an action or decision, you can at least learn something even if you fail. That way, your knowledge increases, and you can avoid making the same mistake again. As mentioned before, inconsistency and contradictions are roadblocks tSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you ever made a commitment to yourself or someone and for whatever reason, didn’t follow through? \n\nThere are numerous definitions for the word “commitment.” The most basic definition is that of an “act of voluntarily taking on and fulfilling obligations.” This is actually further specified as a “personal” commitment, as opposed to a professional or organizational commitment. The voluntary nature of personal commitment is what makes it so personal. However, this does not mean that a commitment has to relate only to personal interests, such as human relationships or core beliefs. Any objective can be approached with a personal commitment, a voluntary taking on of all obligations. A commitment can be given to any number of projects and causes, including an organization, a team, a faith group, or to another person. \n\nWhat Does Commitment Mean to You?\n\nMany successful people in business and life have commented that commitment is a very important factor in individual success. This is usually because the individual is the one that must spearhead his or her own cause for a period of time, at least until others can join in the cause. In order for any venture to be successful, action must first be taken, and commitment is what incites people to action. Commitment involves not only pledging one’s self to a purpose, but also practicing this system of belief on a regular basis. Defining commitment as persistence alone would be inaccurate; it is persistence with a purpose or goal, and built upon a foundation of logic that is closely linked with a person (or group’s) core beliefs.\n\nSome of the most successful businesspersons in modern times, as well and throughout history, are people that have been described as “committed” to their career or cause. They are usually not people of exceptional genius, nor have they built an empire based on dumb luck. They are individuals that have held firmly to a set of commitments and seen these commitments through. One could even say that these commitments, though largely professional, have been religiously followed through. Religious devotion is a powerful thing, as it can bring a man willingly to his deathbed, perhaps even giving him a state of calm and esoteric happiness. This same devotion, this commitment, is applicable to any field. It all depends on how passionate and committed the individual is to making the project work.\n\nMany great minds in contemporary society are more than willing to share their secrets with the masses. After all, since they already have acquired a fortune, what would they have to gain by protecting their secrets of personal and professional improvement to the grave? There are about four recurring commitments that are mentioned by these elite members of society. When you analyze these commitments you will notice that they are not that “secretive” at all, rather, disciplines based upon common sense. \n\n1. First, one must be committed to a set of values or beliefs. As previously stated, a person’s belief system is the foundation upon which all knowledge and experience isSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Limiting beliefs refers to a belief system that is self-inhibiting. This system discourages exploration of what we understand as a “wider cognitive space.” The beliefs created and perpetuated in this type of system are strongly held, often due to heavy emotional attachment. (For example, a parent’s faith passed onto a new generation.) Interestingly, self-limiting beliefs have been observed in both human beings and animals. Of what importance, though, is the idea of “limited beliefs” to you? \n\nThe first question is where limiting beliefs come from. A person’s upbringing and parental stability is an important factor in determining origins of belief. However, other factors such as a person’s own self-image, and their personal perceptions of the world (based on experience and learning) also contribute. Consider some examples of self-limiting beliefs. As you read over them, you will find that these beliefs are not so scientific at all, but very relatable statements that you might hear from friends and acquaintances. (Perhaps even from your own mouth.)\n\n•\t“This is my destiny. I cannot escape it.”\n•\t“I have to do this, because no one else can.”\n•\t“It’s just what people expect of me.”\n•\t“I’m just like my father and I can’t change that.”\n•\t“If I tell someone the truth, they will take their business elsewhere.”\n•\t“I’ve always gotten this result so anything else is unrealistic.” \n\nAll of these statements allude to limiting beliefs that assign specific qualities to the person that cannot be escaped or changed. These qualities could be capabilities, roles, or traits. The person may feel burdened to continue their path (however dangerous or miserable) because of a need to follow this limiting belief. The truth of the matter is that the person is choosing their own path and they cannot fathom having to stop the cycle and think outside this predetermined life.\n\n•\t“I can’t do it. I know I can’t.”\n•\t“There’s no point in even trying.”\n\nThese statements are alluding to limiting beliefs, in which the person decides he or she cannot succeed, and so there is no point in trying. This is not so much a quality of overall cynicism or pessimism; rather, a lack of self-confidence that doesn’t allow the person to broaden their horizons or think of a scenario that involves their success for a change. Does the person’s argument have validity, in that he or she claims under-qualification for a task at hand? In some cases this could be true. For example, if a person with no education or experience fantasizes about becoming a world-renowned scientist. On the other hand, if a person continually sets unrealistic goals, rather than focus on more attainable ones (or ones that could be considered a bit of a stretch), it could strongly indicate a self-limiting belief system that insists on the person’s chronic unhappiness. If you keep doing something the same way you always have done it, you will continue to get the same result, or your results can even go down as time goes on – and you don’t.\n\n“I am very educated on this person. I know more aboutSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We all have those days when we just don’t feel like doing the work associated with achieving our goals, so the question is: How do you get motivated when you’re feeling uninspired?\n\nIt’s as simple as finding the motivating factor - the thing that will inspire you to take the next step.\n\nBut what if the thing that normally motivates you isn’t working today – right now when you need it? How do you get motivated and inspired to do what you need to do?\n\nFind a new motivator.\n\nFirst, identify your usual motivating factor by clarifying what normally leads you to action: The pleasure of achieving the desired end result or the pain of avoiding an unwanted result.\n\nIn other words, every decision you make is based on the positive attraction to the pleasure of the benefits (pleasure) or in the negative avoidance of the pain of the penalties (pain). \n\nWhen you find the dominant motivator (pleasure or pain) all you have to do is leverage it to inspire you to take action.\n\nFor instance, some days you may be motivated by pleasure, other days it might be by pain. Pay attention to the days you feel especially inspired to get motivated. Are those days when you feel most inspired driven predominantly by pleasure of the doing or pain of not doing? (This is your usual motivating factor.)\n\nTip: Log your personal motivators in a journal or notebook to identify your personal motivators and patterns to help you better manage your actions and goal achievement.\n\nWhen you discover your personal motivator factor, you know what to switch up on the days when you feel uninspired. \n\nIf you’re feeling uninspired, start by asking yourself these questions:\n\nWhat are the Results If I Do The Work?\nThis is the pleasure motivator…when you’re motivated to do the work because of the benefits it brings.\n\nIf you’re feeling uninspired, this is the first question to ask yourself. You may not feel like going to the gym, but the benefits of doing the work inspires you to take the action you need in order to achieve the end results.\n\nAsk yourself:\nWhat are the end results when I do the work?\n\nKeep going:\nAre the end results, regardless of the work that has to be done at this moment, enough to motivate me? Is my desire for the end results deep enough to get me to do what I need to do now to achieve a future goal?\n\nIf you’re inspired to do the work, you’ve found your motivating factor. Take action NOW, before your inspiration wavers!\n\nWhat are the Results If I Don’t Do The Work?\nIf the pleasure of doing the work isn’t enough to get you motivated, perhaps the pain of not doing the work will be enough to get you going?\n\nUsing the same example of going to the gym, let’s approach it from a different angle:\n\nPerhaps, up until this point, you haven’t been able to motivate yourself to do what you need to do by thinking about the benefits of doing the work. In this case, the pleasure motivator isn’t working, so you’ve got to approach it from another angle: the pain motivator.\n\nAsk yourself:\nWhat are my end results if I don’t do the work?\n\nKeep going:\nAre these the eSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you ever thought to yourself: “If only I had more time?” \n\nYou can do anything you set your mind to—even the things that that you think you don’t have time for! \n\nHow is this possible? By scheduling time for what’s important as well as what is fun. Of course, along with this schedule, you have to take certain steps to eliminate time wasters. What are time wasters? Time wasters can be anything, from an inanimate object to a full living and breathing person. It is important that you first learn how to identify a time waster and then learn how to stop this person, place, or thing from distracting you. Let’s start by listing some of the most common time wasters. \n\n1. There’s no question that computers and a high-speed Internet connection can provide many valuable services to you. However, these tools are among the worst time wasters in existence. Some companies have actually banned Internet usage during working hours. If banning the Internet is not an option for you, then at least make it a rule that you will not open any computer programs that are not directly related to your work. If you catch your hand slowly approaching your mouse with the intent to surf, catch yourself and get back to work. This fasting from interactive entertainment also includes avoiding blogs, email, and instant messaging services. What can you do about important emails? If you have a problem with time-consuming emails then you might consider creating a separate email account for all your professional contacts. That way, you won’t be distracted by any forwarded messages or alerts from friends. Even better, ask your friends to not include you in the personal emails they like to send to other friends. You may even choose to only check email one or two times during the day, and for a specific period of time – one time not being the first thing in the morning when you arrive at work. \n\n2. Interruptions from phones, team members, or pop-in visitors can be very distracting. Human beings have a natural inclination to sit around and chat. There’s certainly nothing wrong with this pastime, and there is no need to be rude with your peers, associates, friends, and neighbors. However, you do need to set some rules down and inform everyone who adores your company that during certain working hours you are unavailable. This applies to team members also. You create set meeting times when others can meet with you.\n\n3. Unless you work on the phone, you may choose to turn off this device since telephone conversations can easily take up a lot of time. Once again, explain to family and friends that during working hours the phone is not an option. You also might want to tell them that it’s only appropriate to call during a life and death situation, since an “emergency” can be liberally interpreted. \n\n4. The next time waster is to consider is not actually a tangible object, but a lack of time management. When there is no time management or scheduling taking place, then a person tends to be unfocused in his or her approach. A person may not prioritize their tasks,Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "It’s so easy to set goals in life. How many people actually take the time to set specific life goals? Not many of us, is my guess. You want to make more money. You want to enjoy more productive relationships with friends and acquaintances. You want to make a difference in the lives of others. You want more responsibility in your career. Unfortunately, while all these goals are admirable, they are also very broad. Most people fantasize about being rich, famous, and well liked. However, these are not necessarily goals. These are common images of success that the media wants us to believe in. Human beings are programmed by books, television, movies and Internet to believe in someone else’s values. After all, did you ever want to be Bill Gates before you knew he was filthy rich? Better yet, did you ever want to be filthy rich before you knew that money could buy you luxurious accommodations, fun new gadgets, and exclusive world travel?\n\nStep 1: Know the Difference between Dreaming and Doing\n\nWhen a person claims that making a lot of money is his or her “goal”, they are not truly seeing the future. A person who is “destined” for success, programs their own mind to achieve something remarkable but feasible. A person that is motivated to achieve a goal does not think in terms of failure and winning. (As in, I failed at becoming a millionaire. So, it’s not meant to be.) Rather, this person follows a set path towards their final destination. To the successful person, succeeding in life is a daily responsibility, one full of setbacks and solutions. The successful person doesn’t merely think in terms of “becoming rich” overnight. They study the path towards financial freedom, as handed down by others, and create a feasible and specific plan to increase their profit through the years. They learn about their chosen industry. They learn about office relationships and business strategies. They learn about investing and wealth building over time. Making money is not just a fleeting thought or a wild idea that must be tried at least once—it is their continuing journey for success. \n\nSimilarly, a determined person who wants to become an actor or actress will take steps towards this ultimate goal. They will study the craft and attend auditions on a regular basis. Furthermore, they will study the history of show business and model their own career after the careers of successful actors and actresses. They see the entertainment industry as their career and works according to a plan. Do you see how this mindset is different from another person who simply wishes it would be nice to be paid $20 million dollars for three months of camera posing?\n\nStep 2: Set ‘Stretch’ Goals\n\nAchieving one’s vision of success depends upon the setting and completion of ‘stretch’ goals. A stretch goal is a realistic goal with a little more added to it for it to be a stretch. I think stretch goals are a little more motivating and inspiring than goals that are ‘realistic.’ Stretch goals do not follow someone else’s idea of success, but only your own. After yoSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients. An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result. In today's example, my business owner coaching client wanted to better hold his support team accountable, so I created a performance assessment tool. This enhances regular communication with each team member about their specific performance of what they are responsible for. It lets the team member feel good about their progress and it helps the business owner feel more confident about what is being done and at what level of performance. You will benefit, just as my clients have, from utilizing this simple and effective performance assessment for every member of your team. Customize it for each person on your team based on their job description. Actually, each team member should customize it for themselves and you approve it. Schedule a meeting every 90 days to review progress in each area you are measuring. \n \nTo download your complimentary performance assessment, so you can customize it for your team members, go to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/support-team-member-progress-assessment/.\n\nIf you are getting value from my Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/. \n \nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in theSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Even the most motivated of achievers can sometimes feel unmotivated. So, what do you do in those crucial moments of inner negotiation - do I commit to two steps forward or relent to two steps backwards - and how do you justify your decision? \n\nWhat if not being motivated to achieve your goals is a sign of a deeper, unresolved issue? Here are five questions to uncover the possible reasons you’re not motivated to achieve your goals:\n\n1. Do I Really Want This?\nBefore you start discounting yourself as being weak or a failure, ask yourself if you really want this. Do you really want the end result? Do you want it bad enough to do whatever it takes to achieve it? If the answer is no to either question, it’s pretty obvious why you may not be motivated to doing the work the goal requires to actually achieve it.\n\nAchieving your goals doesn’t necessarily have to be hard, but it can be challenging for any number of reasons. If you don’t have enough fire, passion, and desire to achieve a goal, the process is likely going to be a lot harder than it has to be.\n\nTip: Stick to goals that you want bad enough that the decision to do what you need to do, in order to achieve it, is easy. \n\n2. If I Don’t Want This, What Do I Want?\nIf you’ve asked yourself, do I really want this? and “no” was the answer - there’s only one remaining question to ask:\n\nIf I don’t want this, what do I really want?\n\nThe answer may require some soul searching or big dreaming; just be sure it’s something that has enough desire to pull you through the “work” of achieving the goal.\n\nTip: Committing to goals you don’t really want serves little purpose. Instead, craft goals you desire with your heart, guts, and soul - those goals that inspire you to do the work required. These types of goals will get you excited and motivate you to achieving them.\n\n3. What’s My Big Why?\nIn the middle of doing the “work” of goal achievement, it’s easy to lose sight of why you’re doing it. When you find you’re not motivated to keep going, focus on the emotional reason behind why you made the initial commitment. So ask yourself:\n\n•\tWho/what inspired me to make the initial commitment to this goal?\n•\tIs my reasoning behind the commitment (my big why) still a high priority - a high enough priority to continue my commitment to doing whatever it takes – and nothing less?\n\nIf the answer is yes, connect to your big why. It’s as easy as reminding yourself of the emotion that prompted your initial commitment - the why behind your decision. Connecting to the why allows you to feel emotions and renew your commitment to the goal.\n\nIf the answer is no, they your why isn’t a big enough why - or it may be time to revise your goals so you can find a big why.\n\n4. What are the Consequences of Not Doing the Work?\nThe goal of this question is to get you thinking about the consequences of not doing the work. There is only ever one reason behind every choice you make: it’s that you believe your choice will bring about greater comfort or happiness and/or reduction of pain or discomfort. \n\nLet’s take weight lossSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Multi-tasking can sometimes have a bad rap. It has been said that multi-tasking in any form is something you should never do, but as an entrepreneur, it’s almost a daily necessity. There are simply not enough hours in the day for you to afford “playing it by ear.” Your life and profession are under constant reprioritization, that’s the nature of being an entrepreneur. Don’t be intimidated by the rumors; multi-tasking can be an effective way to handle your workload. We are going to talk about several tips for effective multi-tasking. \n\nTraits of Effective Multi-tasking \n•\tGroup like tasks together\n•\tCreate a to-do list\n•\tDefined goals with the end result \n•\tBudgeted time/schedule \n•\tRemove distractions\n•\tUndivided attention and focus\n\nEffective multi-tasking for entrepreneurs is all about having a system in place to handle tasks with the greatest efficiency. First, you need to create a To-Do List or Master Task List; this will help you to see the big picture of the day’s duties and help keep you on track throughout the day. The goal is for the To-Do List to help you prioritize the “must do” tasks and complete them before the deadline. \n\nThat brings me to my next point, multi-tasking for professional and personal tasks should be handled in the same manner for entrepreneurs, because time is always of the essence. It is about being the most efficient and productive, 24/7, because your profit, or lack thereof, is always directly affected by your personal time. \n\nOne of the best tips for effective multi-tasking is to set a deadline for when these tasks need to get done. Being reminded of the goal that you are working toward will help motivate you to work with the greatest efficiency and within your deadline. Whether the motivation comes from money, the excitement of achieving a goal or the benefits of the end results, it makes no difference, as long as it motivates you to work with the greatest focus. \n\nIneffective Multi-tasking behaviors and traits include:\n•\tCombining irrelevant tasks together\n•\tUndefined goals\n•\tSetting an indefinite deadline\n•\tWorking with distractions\n•\tContinually switching gears without accomplishing anything\n•\tLack of focus \n\nThere’s a huge difference between effective multi-tasking and cramming unrelated tasks together. You’ve already learned what it takes for effective multi-tasking, now let’s take a look at what ineffective multi-tasking looks like. \n\nOne of the most common mistakes is to combine unrelated tasks together. You may think that it will save time, but more often than not, it ends up taking more time. Other common mistakes when handling multi-tasking is not establishing a deadline. Every goal, regardless of its nature, should have a clear, defined deadline. The reason is because without a deadline, there is no urgency for efficiency or focus. Have you ever been in a rush to get something done and only had 15 minutes to complete it? I’ll bet you were surprised when you had it done in time. How did you do it? You had a clear deadline and focused for the greatest effiSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Feel like something is missing in your career? You’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for professionals to feel like something is missing in their work, even when things appear to be really good. Is it possible to find success and meaning? Use these 7 tips to help you find meaning in your work / career.\n\n1. Choose a New Career Path or Expand Your Firm\nMaybe it’s time to try something new? You may be an adventure-type and find boredom in routine and monotony. Try a new career path that engages your interests to reignite your passions. It may not require a complete life change; perhaps you could choose a new track or specialty within your current industry or expand the products and services of your firm.\n\n2. Turn Your Passions into Profits\nIf finding meaning in your work is high on your priority list, then turning your passions into profits is a sure way to find it. Now more than ever overwhelmed entrepreneurs are scrapping profit for passion and making a business out of doing what they love. If you’ve got a passion, there’s typically a way to monetize it.\n\n3. Explore New Hobbies\nIt’s not uncommon to have to wade through a bit of fog and uncertainty before you find a passion strong enough to build a career or business upon. If this is you, explore new hobbies in your personal time, before committing to them long-term. Try the things that peak your curiosity – even try things that you may not have previously considered – until you find something that keeps your interests and passions peaked.\n\n4. Necessity vs. Meaning\nWe’ve all been there….we feel trapped in a career or business because it provides necessity, in some form or another. Whether it’s the paycheck or retirement fund – security is part of what we’re after. The problem comes when insecurity prevents us from finding meaning or fulfillment. Even worse, it could be stopping us from reaching our greatest potential. Don’t let the fear and discomfort of change stop you from going for it!\n\n5. What’s Really Important?\nIf there is some aspect of your work that is causing disharmony or struggle, it’s worth examining what’s really important. At the heart of disharmony is the fact that some aspect of your life or career is not in alignment with who you really are and what you really want (your core values). Ask yourself this question: What are you being forced to give up in order to gain something else (and is it really giving up something that is serving you anyway – probably not)? How important is what you’re giving up to you? Is it worth it? It’s possible that minor tweaks or small changes to your personal and professional life could make it possible for you to find the real meaning and passion in your work again.\n\n6. Begin with The End in Mind\nAt the end of the day, all that matters is whether or not your daily actions are bringing you closer to achieving your goals in a timeframe you desire. There’s just no reason to continue doing anything that detracts you from your ultimate goals. Are you sacrificing your happiness only to be moving further away from your goals? Or is a temporary sacrificSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about What’s Really Behind the Overwhelm? 3 Steps to Discovering Why You May Be Sabotaging Your Success.\n\nBusiness owners are especially prone to overwhelm because it’s not uncommon for them to juggle multiple aspects of their business at any one time. But how much of what you think you need to handle do you actually need to handle? \n\nWhat if overwhelm is actually part of your self-sabotaging behavior being played out?\n\nOverwhelm is not a necessary evil of being an entrepreneur - it’s a symptom of an underlying issue. In three easy steps, you can find out if self-sabotaging behavior is creating unnecessary overwhelm in your business and life.\n\nStep #1: Consider the Why\nWhen you understand why you do anything, you discover why you do everything. From understanding the “why,” it’s possible to see the patterns of self-sabotaging behavior being played out in your everyday life. (Yes, creating overwhelm is one of those self-sabotaging behaviors.)\n\nIf you frequently or consistently struggle with overwhelm, there may be a self-sabotaging behavior behind it. The trick is to identify the “why” behind the self-sabotage. Common reasons for overwhelm may include:\n\n- Behavior based in limiting beliefs\n- Fear of failure/success\n- Lack of focus/discipline\n- Avoidance/procrastination\n- Lack of interest/inspiration/motivation\n- Refusal to give up total control/delegate\n\nThere is a “why” behind everything you do - or don’t do. The question is are you engaging in behavior being driven by limiting beliefs that lead to self-sabotage or empowering beliefs that lead to success? It’s pretty simple: if you’re not producing results you want, you can bet there are self-sabotaging behaviors being played out in your personal or professional life.\n\nFirst, let’s establish that everyone has self-sabotaging behaviors - even peak performers like professional athletes and Olympic competitors (which is why they hire professional coaches!). These specialized coaches help them identify (and shift) the behaviors that keep them from achieving optimal performance. \n\nWhen you know the self-sabotaging behaviors that are keeping you from achieving the best results, you know which behaviors must change in order to create even better results. It’s fairly easy to know what you should be doing…it’s not always so easy to discipline yourself to do those things. However, if you can identify self-sabotaging behaviors and discipline yourself to change them, success will come easier and faster.\n\nStep #2. There Is Another Way\nOverwhelm is not a necessary evil of being an entrepreneur, it’s a symptom of an underlying issue.\n\nMost people are stuck in self-sabotaging behaviors because they can’t see that there is another way. It’s the definition of insanity: doing the same thing and expecting different results.\n\nThe distance between where you are and where you want to be can be a short and straight path when you know the right actions to take - at the right time, and on a consistent basis. It’s when you’re not taking the right steps that the path to sucSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Make the Right Choice in 3 Simple Steps.\n\nYou’ve been making choices every day since you were a child, yet sometimes it can feel like you are the most inexperienced decision-maker in the world. You feel uncertain about which choice to make and how your decision will ultimately affect your life. When faced with a decision that could alter the course of your life, how do you make the right choice?\n\nThe first step in any choice is to determine where you want to be. Getting clear on your goals will help you make choices that are in line with your vision. Once you get clear on your goals, it can be much easier to see how the results of your choices will lead you either closer to your goals – or further away.\n\nHere’s how you can learn to make the right choice in three simple steps.\n\nStep 1: Write Your List of Long-Term Goals\n\nYou may have a lot of long-term goals, but for now, just start with the ten most important to you. Once you have had time to focus on this short list, feel free to expand it to include ALL of your long-term goals. \n\nHere’s an example:\n\nMy Long-Term Goals\n1.\tHave $7,500 saved to take two vacations per year (starting 2014) to exotic places by 6/1/14.\n2.\tBuy new house with 15% down payment $90,000 by 10/1/2015\n3.\tPay off mortgage ($_______) by 12/31/2030 \n4.\t$5.2 million saved for retirement/financial future by 12/31/2021\n5.\tRetire by age 54: 2/23/2022\n6.\tSell house by 9/30/2015 \n7.\tDonate 5% of net income each year to charitable organizations that have personal meaning (Susan G. Komen Foundation and Habitat for Humanity) starting 1/1/2015\n8.\tComplete a full Ironman Triathlon in under 17 hours - 10/31/2016\n9.\tPlay golf 2 times per month starting 4/1/2013 \n10.\tImprove health and fitness-lose 25 pounds, and be at180 lbs by 7/1/2014\t\t\n11.\tRead fun books 1 per quarter starting 1/1/2013\n12.\tGet 1 massage per month starting 1/1/2014\t\n13.\tContinue to have date night with my significant other 2 times per month starting 1/15/13\n\nMy Long-Term Goals\n1.\t\n2.\t\n3.\t\n4.\t\n5.\t\n\nNow that you have identified your long-term goals, you can identify your short-term goals. Don’t over-analyze or critique your answers, just go with what you really want now, today, tomorrow, this week, within one month, or in the near future. \n\nStep 2: Write Your List of Short-Term Goals\n\nHere’s an example:\n\nMy Short-Term Goals (Must be measurable, specific and include specific dates)\n1.\tAdd 15 new Ideal Clients by 12/31/13\n2.\tEarn $450,000 net by 12/31/13\n3.\tReduce monthly expenses by 10% - now! 1/10/13\n4.\tTake that 10% and open an interest bearing account for annual travel fund – within 2 days: 1/12/13\n5.\tResearch mortgage refinance every 6 months – can I save $$? 3/31/13\n6.\tFind a local art gallery that will sell my paintings - 6/12/13 \n7.\tEstablish passive income (sell digital images of my artwork at the local gallery, do consulting, etc.) to increase my retirement fund contribution to $25,000 per year - 4/12/13\n8.\tDo cardio exercise 3 times per week for Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about the Referral/Prospect Tracking Spreadsheet – SAMPLE – Free Download.\n\nIn my work with business professionals over the many years I have been coaching, I find that they often say to me that they have prospects that they haven’t followed up with (for whatever reason), or they lost track of some of the referrals people gave them. First of all, it’s hard to believe that someone wouldn’t have a process for tracking their referrals/prospects because that is potential revenue – but apparently this happens and probably more than it should. So, I came up with a simple tracking spreadsheet to help my clients better know who they have in their pool of prospects, in order for them to know where their prospective clients are at in their pipeline, and they don’t lose anyone (or drown them) on the way.\n\nDid you know that according to the National Sales Executive Associates, they say that: \n•\t48% of Sales People Never follow up with a Prospect\n•\t25% of Sales People Make a Second Contact and Stop\n•\t12% of Sales People Only Make Three Contacts and Stop\n•\tOnly 10% of Sales People Make More Than Three Contacts\n•\t2% of Sales are made on the First Contact\n•\t3% of Sales are made on the Second Contact\n•\t5% of Sales are made on the Third Contact\n•\t10% of Sales are made on the Fourth Contact\n•\t80% of Sales are made on the fifth to the Twelfth Contact\n\nWhat does that say to me? Being professionally persistent, brings in REVENUE.\n\nTo download my complimentary referral tracking spreadsheet to help you increase your revenue, so you can accelerate your results, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/referral-tracking-workbook/. This excel spreadsheet can easily be modified to be of the most value to you. \n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening. If you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- SubSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 8 Ideas to Help You Work Smarter and Not Harder.\n\nDo you think working harder will get you farther? Not necessarily. In this fast-paced society, many professionals are already running at full tilt, so going faster may lead to burn-out, or worse, complete physical and emotional shutdown. So how do you get more done without working harder? This is key to work life balance success. Let’s take a look at these 8 ideas for working smarter, not harder.\n\n1. Leverage Your Strengths, Delegate the Rest\nFor optimal results, focus on the tasks that leverage your strengths. The goal with any successful business or project is to assign the team member that can deliver the best results with the least effort and greatest effectiveness. If you want to make an easier go at it, know your strengths and focus on performing only the tasks that leverage those strengths.\n\nTIP: To download a Free Delegation List Sample to help you identify more activities to delegate, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/delegation-list-sample/. \n\n2. Filter Your Info Intake\nOn any given day, you are bombarded with mass amounts of information that can significantly drag down your productivity and cause confusion, overwhelm, and procrastination. Data is essential for making informed decisions, but beware of information overload. Only take in the information that is vital to achieving your goals and the goals of your firm – everything else is superfluous.\n\nTIP: Delegate the biggest information sources (email, research, data collection, data entry, etc.) to a team member or a consulting firm. Limit your information exposure to only the pertinent sources, while the team takes on the responsibility of flagging important information for your select review and firm growth.\n\n3. Streamline Your Daily Duties\nDo not try to do it all yourself. The ability to focus your energy on the most important tasks of the day has a direct effect on the quality of the results. Therefore, it’s vital that you streamline your daily duties to only the most important tasks that require your focused attention, and those things that only you can do and can’t be done by someone else. \n\nTIP: Create a daily schedule of the most important and highest payoff tasks of the day – and stick to it (not always easy but critical to your success). Reduce and eliminate the non-essential duties (the tasks that are either not in alignment with your core values and/or are not income-generating) from your daily schedule.\n\nTake advantage of the high-content Free Webinars to help you be even more effective at time management and more by going to: https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/. \n\n4. Recognize Stress Signals\nThe mind and body require rest and nutrition for peak performance. While many of us convince ourselves that working harder is the only way to get ahead, it may not produce the desired results. Take breaks, enjoy personal time, and tend to your well-being is important to overall life success. Sometimes a little rest can significantly increase productivitSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Tips for Exploring Your Life Purpose.\n\nIf you’ve ever wondered if there was more to life than what you’re currently experiencing, you’ll find this discussion helpful. First, let’s clarify that identifying your life purpose isn’t the end all - you still have find a way to integrate it into a life, that for most of us, has been built on necessity or security. Yes, we all have bills to pay; but selling your soul (so to speak) in the name of security isn’t necessarily the way it has to be.\n\nI’m all for fueling your passions, but I’m also a firm believer in smart and strategic business decisions. My advice is to take this process slowly. If you love what you do, find a way to work your life purpose into your career or business. If you don’t love what you do, then explore other avenues that support a solid business foundation and purpose.\n\nThese 5 tips will help you explore your life purpose and find more meaning in your life as well as your profession.\n\n1. What Fuels You?\nWhat in your life gives you energy? Most of us know what it feels like to be drained (by personal dramas, professional conflicts, too many obligations, financial stress, etc.), but do you know what fuels you? Perhaps you already know you just don’t have time for it. Pay attention to the things that give you life as they are clues to what you really love to do (and you may be able to monetize them).\n\n2. Play the What-If Game\nThe “What-if” Game is where you ask a series of questions starting with “What if?” \n\nWhat-if I didn’t have to work - how would I choose to spend my time?\nWhat-if I could make money any way I wanted - what would that look like?\nWhat-if I didn’t have to ________________ - what would I want to do?\nWhat-if I could live anywhere in the world - where would I live?\nWhat-if I followed my dreams…what would that look like?\nWhat-if I went back to school - what would I like to study?\nWhat-if I created a new program and/or service, what would it look like?\nWhat-if I had a board of Ideal Clients for my firm, what impact would they have on my business and life?\n\nYou get the idea….\n\nWhat is really important to you in life? What are your core values? To explore what your core values are, download my complimentary exercise by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\n3. Prophesying a Legend\nAt the end of your life, if you could leave a legend - a contribution to the human race - what would it be? In this exercise, imagine what you would like people to say about you, say in a eulogy? What would be the biggest gift you could pass on? What do you want to leave this world? Your response is very likely part of your life purpose.\n\n4. Observe Your Challenges\nLife is filled with many challenges, but each of us has a unique set of challenges which are often tied to our life purpose. Going back through your life, identify three challenges that seem to recur in your life. Perhaps you don’t face them any longer because you finally discovered the hidden lessons, but everyone has challenges they are either dealinSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, it’s important to recognize how valuable your time is - and how you choose to spend it.\n\nYes, the bookkeeping is important, and so is voice-mail and email, but those tasks are not directly responsible for generating revenue, and are better left to be managed by someone else.\n\nAre you guilty of focusing on the less important (low-payoff) tasks when you should be actively engaged with the most important (high-payoff) tasks? If you have ever been guilty of this, continue listening to discover four common self-sabotaging habits that keep business owners from the revenue and success they want and deserve.\n\n1. Wasting Time on Low-Payoff Tasks\nAs the business owner, you are a valuable piece of the revenue-generating and business development puzzle. If you are sitting at a desk spending the majority of your time on low-payoff tasks, you don’t have the time to focus upon the most important part of your business: generating revenue.\n\nWould you hire a $100-an-hour team member to do a $20-an-hour task? Not likely. This is the same reasoning behind why you shouldn’t be the company bookkeeper or receptionist. (This is not to say that these tasks are not important, but they are not directly related to driving immediate revenue; hence, they are low-payoff tasks).\n\nYour sole focus should be upon the high-payoff tasks, aka. the revenue-generating tasks. All low-payoff tasks should be completely removed from your schedule and delegated to a virtual assistant or team member so you can focus your energy on the high-payoff tasks.\n\nTIP: Doing low payoff activities are what I call revenue generating avoidance activities. You may not like doing some revenue generation and business development activities, but you may be the best and maybe the only person to do it and get it done. \n\n2. Ignoring High-Payoff Tasks\nDo you know what you need to be doing to boost revenue - but you’re not doing it or doing it on a consistent basis? Perhaps the fear of doing tasks outside your comfort zone is stopping you from doing the very thing that will make all the difference in your business revenue and ultimate success? \n\nLet’s be clear: if you own your own business, you must become very astute at recognizing, and completing, the high-payoff tasks or you will soon be out of business.\n\nLet’s say you’re the creative genius type; the sales part of your business isn’t your thing. You could hire a sales team to help drive in some sales, but at some point you’re going to have to tackle the very thing that scares you. It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone and conquer the things that scare you, but you can do it. To help conquer the fear, focus on the process of learning how to master your craft. Just as you mastered the creative genius, you can master the business development and revenue generation, too.\n\nTIP: Mastering your high-payoff tasks is more important than you think because once you master the high-payoff tasks; you are in a much higher probability position to achieve your goals in the time frame you have set.\n\n3. Lacking Intimate KnowledgSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "There’s no doubt about it, handling negative client feedback can be downright uncomfortable. No one likes to listen to complaints and no one wants to be criticized or rejected by anyone; even by a client. We’re human; it stings when we fall short of a goal or when we don’t receive the approval we crave.\n\nBut what if you could get past the discomfort of negative client feedback to discover the benefits that will make your business even better? \n\nOkay, let’s get to the 6 Ways Negative Client Feedback Makes Your Business Better…\n\nWay #1. It Shows You’re Committed to Your Clients\nDealing with less than glowing client feedback, head on and objectively, shows you are committed to ensuring your clients have a positive experience. It’s this commitment to serve them to the best of your ability that attracts more clients. When you’re committed to your clients, they’re committed to your business.\n\nWay #2. It’s Not Personal; It’s Perception\nInstead of getting defensive about what went wrong in the client experience, you learn that it doesn’t have anything to do with you. Negative client feedback isn’t a reflection of how you failed or fell short; rather it’s a reflection on the client’s perception of the experience. Client perception is everything. When you can identify the breakdown in the process that changed the client’s perception from positive to negative, you just identified the kink in the system. Remove the kink, improve the system, change the perception.\n\nWay #3. Find Out What They Want\nWhen a client offers feedback (negative or positive) it’s a prime opportunity to learn what they really want. When Ideal Clients offer less than favorable feedback, identify what they really want - and deliver it. One word of caution: don’t go changing effective policy to please just one. The goal here is to pay attention to the feedback you receive from Ideal Clients - because they are your target market. Receive all feedback with an open mind, keeping in mind that your goal is to serve Ideal Clients to the best of your ability.\n\nWay #4. Brainstorm Creative Solutions\nClient feedback also allows a “springboard” from which creative solutions can be brainstormed. Don’t be afraid to be innovative and forward-thinking. If an Ideal Client is seeking a service or product that you’re not currently offering (and it will attract more Ideal Clients) - how can you implement it? Just because it hasn’t been done before doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to effectively do it. Listening to what your clients want and need is an invitation to get creative and implement innovative products and services that will serve your clients and grow your business.\n\nWay #5. Solicit Client Feedback Before Launching New Products & Services\nIt happens every day; businesses all over the world solicit client feedback before expending time and money on new product and service launches. Instead of waiting for negative client feedback, ask them what they think about new products and/or service ideas. Send out a quick survey that takes no more than a few moments to complete - with an incentive for Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "What got you to where you are today probably isn’t going to be what takes you to where you ultimately want to go. Those thoughts, actions, activities have to change to move you even closer to your future goals. In working with my clients over the years, I originally found that most of them had no idea who was paying them how much money each year. You want to know this for many reasons. Simply put, make a list of all your clients in order of who pays you the most money to the least on an annual basis. \n\nTo make it easier for you, feel free to modify my Annual Recurring Revenue Exercise excel spreadsheet sample to help you know who is paying you how much each year and who you want to replicate by asking for referrals/introductions from the top of the list.\n \nTo download my complimentary Annual Recurring Revenue Exercise, so you know exactly what your recurring revenue is for your clients every year, go to \nhttps://www.accountabilitycoach.com/annual-recurring-revenue-exercise/\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nJoin the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize my proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nIf you don't have Alexa, Google Home (on Google Play Music), or Apple HomePod, you can subscribe to The Accountability Minute on iTunes by going to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/accountability-minute-business-acceleration-productivity/id1406492556. \n\nGet your daily fix for starting out your dSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 9 Tips for Inspiring Referrals.\n\nGetting new clients can be one of the biggest challenges in building a business; however, leveraging the power of referrals can dramatically reduce the expense and energy of building your client base. Many businesses focus on the externals of inspiring referrals, so we’re going to focus on the internals. As you know, you are the hub of your business - it can only be successful to the extent you are willing to grow and learn. Before you can inspire referrals, it’s important to get clear on the basics: \n\nTip #1: Get Clear and Focused\nEver run into someone at a networking event who seems confused or vague about what they do? They’re either not clear (or can’t convey) on what exactly they do or whom exactly they can help. Before you can inspire referrals, you must get very clear and focused about what you specifically do and for whom. \n\nTip #2: Establish Expertise\nYou don’t have to be the best in the industry; you have to be the best at what you do. Establishing expertise is much easier when you focus on doing what you do best. Find that thing you do that no one else does and leverage it by marketing it when you ask for referrals.\n\nTip #3: Know Who You Love Working With\nTo spark inspiration in others, you must be authentically passionate about whom you love to help. When you love your clients, the passion will show in your dialog and expressions, inspiring others to refer clients. Would you rather refer clients to someone who appears drab and bored with their business - or someone who appears genuine, passionate and capable? \n\nTip #4: Know Your Ideal Clients\nIn order to serve your clients to the best of your ability, you must know them - inside and out. What drives their passion or purpose? What makes them tick? What are their biggest challenges? How do you specifically solve them? How do they spend their leisure time? When you know your ideal clients, and can authentically relate to them, it’s easier to describe them to the network connections that can send you referrals. The idea here is to grasp a broad snapshot of your ideal clients.\n\nTip #5: Describe Your Ideal Clients in 10 Words or Less\nA unique, genuine and concise client description will inspire referrals. Knowing your clients on the deepest level (as we discussed in tip #4) is only one part of the process; the other is being able to clearly and concisely describe them. Follow this 4-Step Exercise to create a unique and genuine description: \n1) List the most noticeable qualities of your ideal clients (qualities that anyone who knows your ideal client will easily recognize). \n2) List the qualities you love about your ideal clients. \n3) List specific problems of your clients that you solve with your expertise. \n4) Finally, bring it all together by circling keywords from each list (1 through 3) and creating an Ideal Client Description in 10 words or less. An online resource and exercise to help you create or update your Ideal Client Profile is available at https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about The Pros vs Cons Exercise – Free Download Page\n\nHave you ever had a time when you needed to make a decision but weren’t exactly sure what to do? Well, when this occurs and you aren’t sure about what decision you should make, you might want to consider the old fashion Pros and Cons list. Using this exercise will help when you are trying to decide whether to do something that can have an impact on your life, personally and professionally. Your ‘gut’ may still have a say in what you choose to do in the end. \n\nDo you have a project, decision, or issue to resolve? To download my complimentary Pros versus Cons Exercise, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pros-vs-cons-exercise/.\n\nThis document can easily be modified to be of value to you. \n\nIf you are getting value from any of The Accountability Minute messages, please take a number to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nGet your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the \"right foot\", subscribe to it based on your country.\n \nThe Accountability Minute on Amazon's Alexa in the USA: https://www.amazon.com/Accountability-Minute-Anne-Bachrach/dp/B07F5H2KGB \nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Canada: https://amzn.to/2MpvUmx\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in Australia: https://amzn.to/2vQqI4i\nThe Accountability Minute on Alexa in UK: https://amzn.to/2MayU9v \n\nIf you don't have Alexa, Google Home (on Google Play Music), or Apple HomePod, you can subscribe to The Accountability Minute on iTunes by going to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/accountability-minute-business-acceleration-productivity/id1406492556. \n\nGet your daily fix for starting out your day right. \n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize my proven business-success systems make more money, work Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Questions to Ask When You’re Not Motivated to Achieve Your Goals.\n\nEven the most motivated of achievers can sometimes feel unmotivated. So, what do you do in those crucial moments of inner negotiation - do I commit to two steps forward or relent to two steps backwards - and how do you justify your decision? \n\nWhat if not being motivated to achieve your goals is a sign of a deeper, unresolved issue? We are going to talk about the five questions to uncover the possible reasons you’re not motivated to achieve your goals:\n\n1. Do I Really Want This?\nBefore you start discounting yourself as being weak or a failure, ask yourself if you really want this. Do you really want the end result? Do you want it bad enough to do whatever it takes to achieve it? If the answer is no to either question, it’s pretty obvious why you may not be motivated to doing the work the goal requires to actually achieve it.\n\nAchieving your goals doesn’t necessarily have to be hard, but it can be challenging for any number of reasons. If you don’t have enough fire, passion, and desire to achieve a goal, the process is likely going to be a lot harder than it has to be.\n\nTip: Stick to goals that you want bad enough that the decision to do what you need to do, in order to achieve it, is easy. \n\n2. If I Don’t Want This, What Do I Want?\nIf you’ve asked yourself, do I really want this? and “no” was the answer - there’s only one remaining question to ask:\n\nIf I don’t want this, what do I really want?\n\nThe answer may require some soul searching or big dreaming; just be sure it’s something that has enough desire to pull you through the “work” of achieving the goal.\n\nTip: Committing to goals you don’t really want serves little purpose. Instead, craft goals you desire with your heart, guts, and soul - those goals that inspire you to do the work required. These types of goals will get you excited and motivate you to achieving them.\n\n3. What’s My Big Why?\nIn the middle of doing the “work” of goal achievement, it’s easy to lose sight of why you’re doing it. When you find you’re not motivated to keep going, focus on the emotional reason behind why you made the initial commitment. So ask yourself:\n\n•\tWho/what inspired me to make the initial commitment to this goal?\n•\tIs my reasoning behind the commitment (my big why) still a high priority - a high enough priority to continue my commitment to doing whatever it takes – and nothing less?\n\nIf the answer is yes, connect to your big why. It’s as easy as reminding yourself of the emotion that prompted your initial commitment - the why behind your decision. Connecting to the why allows you to feel emotions and renew your commitment to the goal.\n\nIf the answer is no, they your why isn’t a big enough why - or it may be time to revise your goals, so you can find a big why.\n\n4. What are the Consequences of Not Doing the Work?\nThe goal of this question is to get you thinking about the consequences of not doing the work. There is only ever one reason behind every choice you make: it’s that you belieSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We’ve all been there before…we find a goal that inspires us, and we commit to doing the work…until life derails us. Whether it was that vacation, your assistant suddenly quits, or death in the family, the truth is life sometimes distracts us from our goals. Dealing with the disruption is one thing, getting back on track can be another.\n\nHere we go with the 4 tips for sticking to your goals and getting back on track. \n\nTip #1: Focus on the Reward - Not the Work\nWise sages advise us to “be in the moment,” but let’s face it - you don’t always feel like running that last mile. You’re human; sometimes you lose your motivation in the middle of having to “do the work.”\n\nIf you’re losing your motivation, switch your focus on the reward. Focus on the good feelings of having accomplished your goal and how much easier it will be the next time because you will have broken through another limiting belief.\n\n“We only learn our limits by going beyond them.” ~Unknown\n\nTip #2: The Have-To’s Sometimes Turn into the Want-To’s\nThe work involved with achieving goals can feel like a “have-to” in the beginning, but they often turn into a “want-to” by the end of the process. They become a positive habit - a healthy way of being - while the work part eventually melts away.\n\nThis happens because it’s not always about the end result - it’s about the person you become as a result of the process.\n\nWhen you learn a new way of living - a way of living that better represents and supports your true potential - things that used to be a “have-to” transform into a “want-to.”\n\n“Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you.” ~Charles A. Jaffe\n\nTip #3: It’s Who You Become in the Process\nThe person you woke up as today may not be the same person you wake up as tomorrow - or the day after that - or next week - or ten years from now.\n\nWhile it’s impossible to predict exactly who you’ll be in the future, it’s a safe bet that you will not be the exact same person. \n\nLife is a process of constant change and transformation. Each day we learn more about ourselves, which results in greater clarity of our true desires. The path between where we are and where we want to be becomes more clear and focused, creating a deep and focused desire to see the process through. \n\nSetting goals - and the work involved with achieving them - is not so much about the end result, as much as a deep, and often indefinable, desire to fulfill our greatest potential. To grow - to expand - to become all that we can be.\n\nThe person you end up becoming by the end of a journey (the process of goal setting and achieving is most definitely a journey!) is not the same person who started the journey. Achieving goals teaches you that you had what it took to achieve something you maybe weren’t sure you could, in the beginning.\n\nThe process teaches you that you had more than you thought: more guts, more stamina, more determination, more commitment, more skill. The process shifts your perceptions, increases your self-esteem, confidence, and uplevels your mindset - all of which changes how you feel aSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Maintaining balance when the demands of work and life are pulling you in different directions can be a bit challenging at times. What’s at the heart of finding balance in your life? Peace, happiness, rest, health? The definition of balance is different for everyone: What may be balance to me may not be balance to you; which is why it’s important to get to the heart of what’s uniquely important in your life. \n\nLet’s talk about 14 tips for maintaining work/life balance.\n\n1. Identify Your Core Values (what is truly important to you in life)\nAbove all, honoring your core values is vital to maintaining a sense of balance because it directly affects your quality of life. Identify your core values and make the necessary life/work changes that honor them, so you can enjoy the kind of life you truly want and deserve. To help you identify your core values, you will find an effective exercise in the No Excuses Program (located in the Store at https://www.AccountabilityCoach.com). \n\n2. Know Your Priorities – and Schedule Them\nIf it’s really important, it must be scheduled. As I often say, honor thy calendar. Work and family are not the only important priorities, so be sure to schedule “you” time where you can to refuel, rejuvenate and tend to your own health and well-being. I believe that in order to stay focused on your high payoff activities and achieve your goals you must schedule everything on your calendar.\n\n3. Establish a Home Office\nIf you struggle with traveling to and from an office away from home, save time and get even more done by establishing a home office. Word of caution: it can be easy to get distracted by personal matters and family members when working from home, so set clear “office hours” where you can focus on work and will not be disturbed. Certainly, working virtually is much more common today than it used to be.\n\n4. Work Remotely 1-2 Days per Week\nIf you work best outdoors or in your favorite peaceful environment, schedule “remote” days where you can head to your favorite destination to brainstorm new business ideas or boost production.\n\n5. Reduce Your Expenses\nIt’s easy to get caught up in all the “doing” of life, only to lose track of how much you have to do to keep up with all the “having.” Look around you and ask, “Do I really want or need that _________?” If it’s a financial burden, and provides little or no fulfillment or return, it’s time to dump or downsize. When you don’t have to keep up with all the “having,” you can reduce the “doing” time and be even more profitable.\n\n6. Raise Your Prices \nAs an entrepreneur, raising your prices is one of the easiest and fastest ways to find more life/work balance. It’s pretty simple; when you’re generating more revenue, you have more of an opportunity to work less. Always make sure the value you provide exceeds the price you are charging (perceived value can be different for different people). Increasing value doesn’t mean adding more work time. There are many ways to increase value without adding your time to the equation. \n\n7. Request a Salary Increase\nAs a small businSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The time to implement a strategy is now!\nThe Leaders role in strategy making: We all have a voice in strategy-making, as well as greater latitude to respond opportunistically to developing conditions. In the past, strategic thinking was generally reserved to closed-door meetings with upper management. This method employs feedback with lower-level management, who has direct contact with employees and clients.\n\nStrategy making: Sees strategy and change as inescapably linked and assumes that finding new strategic options and implementing them successfully is harder and more important than evaluating them. This rule puts ideas into action and places the importance of the application rather than extensive and time-consuming evaluation before action. Change is happening all the time, so the time to implement the strategy is now – not later – so you can capitalize on the benefits.\n\nApplying Strategic Thinking practices to your business will accelerate your success by allowing a crystal clear focus to drive daily tasks - for you and your team. To download a complimentary copy of a strategic thinking model, go to\nhttps://www.accountabilitycoach.com/strategic-thinking-model/. \n\nThis document can easily be modified to be of value to you and everyone on your team. \n\nIf you do get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review. It is very much appreciated.\n\nTo obtain high-content business success webinars, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/ and hover over the Free Articles tab at the top of the page and you can see FREE WEBINARS. Review the options and pick the ones that will best help you be even more successful and download and implement those concepts. Remember to Join the Silver Inner Circle if you haven’t done so yet. IT’S FREE! You will receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttps://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; ResSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The success of a business depends hugely on the employees. If they aren’t committed to the goals and don’t put in their best efforts, achieving success can be extremely difficult and maybe impossible. Even if you have achieved considerable success till now, sustaining it in the future and taking your business to the next level is a whole different ballgame. You need to be able to manage the people working for you in the best way possible to make sure they are working towards your business’ success. \n\nYou need to make sure each and every employee is motivated and working towards the end goal. This requires you to share your vision for the company with them. It is easier said than done though. There are many things you need to do to improve your management skills and manage your employees in a better way. \n\nLet’s explore 8 tips that can help you manage people better. \n\n1. Define Values\nEvery business, regardless of scale, needs to have a set of clearly defined values. The values for your business are basically a code your employees follow when performing their day-to-day functions. Not outlining the values of your business causes confusion. The employees are not clear about what to do when faced with any given situation. Defining values also makes your expectations of the employees known to them. That way, they can perform to the standards you expect of them. For instance, the punishment for failure to complete work or violating a business policy should be made clear so that the employees don’t step out of line.\n\n2. Build Teams\nSome entrepreneurs use the strategy of pitting employees against each other and creating a competitive atmosphere. The idea behind it is clear that employees get motivated to work hard and outperform their peers. However, for a company, it is better that the people learn to work together than on their own. You can think of your business as a well-oiled machine. All the cogs need to be working perfectly and more importantly, working in tandem to make the machine work.\n\n3. Foster Accountability\nAccountability is a crucial ingredient in a work environment. You need to foster accountability and hold your employees responsible for their work. This results in them taking on more responsibility and makes your job of managing them easier. As you know, added responsibility can be a source of motivation for the employees. They begin feeling that you are relying on them to play a major role in the success of your business. \n\nTo create the right environment for accountability, you need to outline your expectations clearly. Then, if the employee doesn’t fulfill your expectations, you can reprimand them. All good business owners do allow a grace period for the employee to rectify the situation but don’t make it too extensive or it can cause other employees to not take you seriously. Take the necessary action at the appropriate time. However, don’t try to make an example of the employee just for the sake of intimidating others. \n\n4. Rewards & Punishments\nThe best tools you have in your arsenal for managing people are rewards and pSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Getting your offline business online can be overwhelming and confusing. You find yourself asking questions such as: Do I really need to be on Facebook? What’s the craze over Twitter and how does it help my business? Do I really need a blog and how do I find the time to write blog posts when I’m trying to run my business?\n\nThese questions, along with many more, are common and important questions to ask when taking your offline business online. This episode is meant to help answer some of your questions and provide guidance for navigating the world of online marketing. \n\nTip 1: The Internet is a Community\nRealize that the internet is a community and this concept will help you grasp the most important piece of mastering online marketing. You are not here to sell. You are a part of a worldwide community who has valuable solutions to offer your ideal client and prospect community.\n\nTip 2: Keep it Real\nInternet users can smell “fake” a mile away. Sleazy sales tactics don’t work and no, people don’t care what you had for lunch. What people do want is valuable information and resources! Post free tips - provide links to additional resources like key tips and articles on your blog, podcasts, and videos - announce special promotions. Keep it real, keep it high-value.\n\nTip 3: Social Networking No-No’s\nIf you’re new to social networking, it’s very easy to make a mistake and lose the trust of your tribe forever. In the beginning, do more listening than talking. Think of yourself as the new kid on the block.... learn the ropes, observe, and take notes. Connect with people from various industries and pay close attention to those people who have huge followings (they’re probably doing something right). Model their successes, and steer clear of the social networking no-no’s.\n\nTip 4: Your Website Isn’t Just a Website\nJust a few short years ago, websites were horrible to look at: flashing banners, hot pink backgrounds, hard-to-read text, and bad headshots. Today, your website isn’t just a website - it’s a presence. It’s your brand. It’s your business. It’s YOU. It must be engaging, informative and offer massive value without cheesy sales tactics. \n\nTip 5: Consistency is Key\nBecause the internet is a community, you must be willing to consistently participate. Tweeting once per month isn’t going to get you noticed. Online marketing should be part of your everyday marketing plan. A few minutes per day (at least 4 days per week) is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to connect with over 1 billion people - some of whom I’m sure are your ideal prospects. Your assistant can help by taking existing information and consistently put it out there for you. \n\nTip 6: Expand Your Market\nWhile you may not be interested in becoming the next Mari Smith, there are plenty of people, worldwide, who recognize the power of the internet to expand their market and grow their business. Why would you not access a resource that provides you with free or low-cost ways to reach more of your ideal prospects? Leverage the resources available to you!\n\nTip 7: Get the Inside ScoopSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The important thing to remember when handling demanding clients is to take sole responsibility for establishing and managing their expectations. Manage them effectively - and everyone will remain on the same page and walk away satisfied. Fail to manage them effectively - and you’ll end up with some level of conflict (however minor or severe).\n\nClients will follow your lead; they will be however demanding or easy-going as your client boundaries dictates, and it’s best to establish those boundaries before the contract is signed.\n\n1. Establish Rules from the Get-Go\nEstablishing rules from the get-go is ideal and will help ensure a positive client relationship. Ideally, all projects should be secured with a firm contract (that protects and supports you and your client) before any money is exchanged or any work commences. This not only ensures everyone is on the same page from the very beginning of a new relationship, it helps reduce the chances of possible conflict at any time during the project.\n\nIf you’ve been doing business without any client boundaries in place, it’s best if you do not take on any additional clients until you establish a basic contract or service agreement. If you’ve never used contracts, approach it from this angle:\n\n•\tWhat are you clear on delivering and not delivering?\n•\tWhat problems or issues have you run into in the past?\n•\tHow could you design your contract or service agreement to avoid those problems and issues in the future?\n•\tWhat are the expectations they can expect from you and you from them?\n\nYou may also want to consider what you would like to do and how you would like to direct the outcome of future projects before you design the program. For example, if you design a program that makes you miserable, it’s going to be near impossible to create a positive experience for your clients. On the other hand, if you could design the program - and direct the outcome should problems arise - how would you like to do that and how would it best be done? (Be clear on what you’re willing and not willing to do.) \n\nIf you’re just starting out in business or you’re new to a specific industry, it can be difficult to establish rules when you’re not always sure what exactly will be required. That’s okay. In the beginning, you’ll have to feel your way through, client by client, until you gain complete clarity. The best advice would be: don’t do anything in the beginning that you are not willing to continue throughout your client relationship and/or for future clients - although sometimes that may be hard to know in the beginning. The internet has many resources that can be found to help you in many situations. \n\nCommunication is very important to any successful relationship. Tell the truth, succinctly and directly, and in a way that is all about them. As an example, if you’re not willing to work late hours or weekends, set your availability strictly to normal business hours, Monday through Friday (or Tuesday through Thursday). If you prefer clients do not have access to your cell phone, set up a business line with a virtuaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You have what they need! So, how do you get them to realize that you are the solution to what they are looking for, so they can be even more successful? Here are 5 steps for inspiring clients to want to work with you. It’s a win-win for everyone.\n\nStep 1: Get Them Talking\nFirst and foremost, make the conversation about them. Take the focus off “getting the sale” and instead use this time together to evaluate if you are the best person to assist them. Remember, you don’t want to work with anyone; you want to work ideal clients.\n\nAlthough you will be using this initial time together to evaluate if you want to work with them, keep the conversation focused on the prospective client.\n\nWhat is their current biggest struggle or challenge?\nWhat is their most immediate or long-term goal?\nWhat kind of support or guidance are they looking for?\n\nStep 2: Connect Them to Their Current Pain\nThere must be a starting point where you help the prospective client see where they are right now. In other words, they must know where they are right now before they can receive guidance to get where they want to go. From there, it’s important to remember that there are only ever two driving forces behind customers and clients who sign up:\n\n1) Reducing/Eliminating pain or \n2) Increasing pleasure\n\nThe first step in inspiring them to work with you (assuming they are an ideal client and you want to work with them) is to help them feel their current pain. Get them talking about their biggest struggle or challenge - help them connect to the discomfort - and then lead them through Step 3. \n\nStep 3: Inspire Them to Imagine Future Possibilities\nHelp them see that what they desire is possible - and that you can assist them in achieving it. Get them talking about their immediate and long-term goal(s) - asking how they feel imagining the real possibilities of their future. Reassure them that achieving any goal is simply a step-by-step process of “right steps” - and that you can successfully guide them through the process with greater ease and improved results.\n\nStep 4: Explain How You Can Help Them\nGo deeper into detail of how you can help them reduce their pain/increase their pleasure and achieve their goals. Emphasize in this step why you’re the best person to assist them in this process, by detailing a brief overview of the steps involved. \n\n(Don’t give too much away.)\n\nStep 5: Paint the Bridge\nThe final stage to inspiring clients to work with you is to paint the bridge. This is where you connect the dots by reviewing what you’ve discussed thus far.\n\n(If you are unclear about any information discussed, this is a good time to ask the prospective clients questions to clarify before you proceed with reviewing. You may also want to invite the prospect to share any last thoughts or ask questions they feel are important for you to know, before you proceed.)\n\nThe key in Step 5 is to accurately recap: 1) Their current pain, 2) Immediate or future goal(s), 3) Reassure them the goal is possible (if it’s unrealistic, hint at how you can help craft a revised, attainable Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If you want to understand how to effectively brand your name, you first need to comprehend the basics of business branding. Business branding isn’t a complicated process, but the success of your business branding relies on the relevance, quality and consistency of its design. \n\nMost business owners fall short when branding their business because they try to overcomplicate the process. However, if you follow the basics of business branding and resist the temptation to lose the focus of the message, you should be well on your way towards creating an effective brand. \n\nThe most important basic factor in branding your business is conveying a message. You only have a few seconds to capture the attention of potential clients, and in those few seconds, your brand must clearly convey several points. Make those few precious seconds count by making it easy for your audience to comprehend your specialty with just a glance. \n\nStick to these 4 Basic Rules of Business Branding and watch your business grow. \n\nBusiness Branding Rule #1: Choose colors wisely\nIt may be your desire to choose colors that are most appealing to suit your personal taste, but they may not always be the most ideal for the success of your business. Advertising and marketing firms understand the emotions that colors convey and always choose the colors of their marketing carefully. Here’s a quick reference for the emotions conveyed by common colors.\n\nRed: Very emotionally intense color. Associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Use it as an accent color to stimulate people to make quick decisions.\n\nOrange: To the human eye, orange is a very hot color, so it gives the sensation of heat. Represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation. Use it to catch attention and highlight the most important elements of your design.\n\nYellow: Yellow is the color of sunshine and produces a warming effect. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy. Yellow is an unstable and spontaneous color, so avoid using yellow if you want to suggest stability and safety.\n\nGreen: Symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness, and fertility. Green has strong emotional correspondence with safety and has great healing power. Dark green is also commonly associated with money. \n\nBlue: Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven. Avoid using blue when promoting food and cooking, because blue suppresses appetite.\n\nPurple: Symbolizes power, nobility, luxury, and ambition. Conveys wealth and extravagance and is associated with wisdom, dignity, independence, creativity, mystery, and magic. Light purple is a good choice for a feminine design; use bright purple when promoting children's products.\n\nWhite: White is associated with light, goodness, innocence, purity, and virginity. Considered to be the color of perfection and cSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Use the time log sample to help you know where you are actually spending your time during the day. Periodically use this time log to help you continue to be time efficient. This tool can be utilized by everyone on your team. After 2 weeks of tracking what you are doing against your calendar that has what you needed to do, what will you change to help put you in a higher probability position to achieve your goals in the time frame you desire?\n\nTo download my complimentary Time Log Sample and help you be even more time efficient so you are in a higher probability position to achieve your goals, go to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/time-log/.\n\nMy sample document can easily be modified to be of value to you and everyone on your team. \n\nIf you do get value from these Accountability Coach Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review. It is very much appreciated.\n\nTo obtain high-content business success webinars, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/. Review the options and pick the ones that will best help you be even more successful and download and implement those concepts. Remember to Join the Silver Inner Circle if you haven’t done so yet. IT’S FREE! You will receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your audio copy today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "When it comes to making decisions that positively affect your life, there is only one thing to do. First, ask yourself how you feel about the opportunity. Do you get butterflies because you’re excited or does your gut feel heavy or weighed down, as if you’ve got a feeling that something bad is about to happen?\n\nSometimes it’s hard to tell how you feel about something. Perhaps you feel great about it, but it’s far outside your comfort zone so you have a lot of fear attached to it. Maybe your heart is telling you to go for it, but that means you’ll be placing hardship on someone else – and that causes feelings of guilt.\n\nSo how do you make important decisions that positively affect your life?\n\nGrab a pen and paper and go to a quiet place where you are happy, comfortable and will not be disturbed. \n\nAt the top of the page, write the opportunity in question form. Start the question with, “Should I…..” or “Is it right for me to…” Read the question over a few times and then close your eyes. The purpose of this exercise is to remove visual distractions and move your attention from your head to your gut. Sit silently and wait to see what feelings come up for you. \n\nIf your gut feels light and full of excitement, this may be an ideal opportunity for you.\n\nIf your gut feels heavy, low or uncomfortable, it’s probably not the right thing for you at this time – and you pretty much have your answer. \n\nTrusting your decision on emotion alone can be a lot to ask for most of us. Although we are each born with a sort of emotional navigational system to help us make the right choice, you will not find “Learning to Listen to Your Gut” as part of your curriculum in high school or college. Rarely are we taught how to listen to our emotional navigational system, so as adults we just have to use it until it becomes second nature.\n\nYour emotional navigational system is rooted in your “gut” and acts as the sort of sensitive, emotionally based female. Your brain on the other hand, is like the typical male: it is only concerned with logical reasoning. In order to rest easy with your decision, you have to satisfy both aspects of your being. \n\nI’m going to share 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making Important Decisions.\n\nQuestion 1. Does this opportunity align with my short-term goals? Yes or No?\n\nIf the answer is yes, continue to Question 2.\nIf the answer is no, go no further. If it doesn’t align with your short-term goals, it definitely won’t align with your long-term goals. Remember, you are only going to take steps that lead you closer to your goals – no exceptions.\n\nQuestion 2. Does this align with my long-term goals? Yes or No?\n\nIf the answer is yes, continue to Question 3.\nIf the answer is no, this is not the right time to pursue this opportunity.\n\nQuestion 3. Am I making this decision from faith or fear? Faith or Fear?\n\nThis is where you tie your feelings to your logical reasoning. What are you saying to yourself when you think about this opportunity – are your statements based on faith or fear? These are not necessaSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "As a business owner, there are things you must do in order to accomplish your goals so you can have the kind of business and life you have dreamed of having. From managing a team to handling clients - and everything in between - it can be easy to lose complete control of your day. We all have the same 24 hours available each day; it’s how we chose to use those 24 hours that’s makes the difference.\n\nMeetings, client services, and a To-Do List a mile long are frequent daily tasks in the world of running a business. The key is find an effective way to handle our daily routine to stay focused and on track to achieve your goals in the shortest amount of time and the least amount of effort.\n\nTip #1: Break Goals Down in to Daily Action Steps - and Track Them\nSomewhere between running a business and having a personal life, it’s not uncommon for our goals to fall by the wayside. If you are not paying attention to your goals on a daily basis, you’re probably taking the long way around. Break goals down into daily action steps and put them into your daily calendar/diary/planner. Those action steps should be labeled high priority and handled as early on in the day as possible, or at the best time that leads to the best result. No excuses.\n\nTip #2: Remove Distractions and Interruptions from Your Life\nWasting time on low priority tasks is one of the most common sources of interrupting your success. Email - texting - social media - internet surfing - personal phone calls - chatting - etc. are time wasters for many of us. Work hours should be reserved for work. Close email and internet outside specific time blocks. Turn off the ringer on your phone or filter calls through a team member. Remove paperwork that you are not currently working on from your sight. Create a system that works best for you - and stick to it. Consistent execution of new habits that put you in the highest probability position to make better progress, so you can create the business and life you want. \n\nTip #3: Be Aware of Sabotaging Habits\nNo one is ever completely free of self-sabotaging habits, which is why it’s important to be aware of your tendencies. When you are aware of your sabotaging habits, you can easily spot them - and stop them - from distracting you from your success. Whether you create procrastination, overwhelm, emotional crisis, physical exhaustion, relationship drama - or a host of other common habits - you’re creating self-sabotage. Achieving your goals becomes a lot easier when you can spot troublesome habits, and consciously and quickly get yourself back on track.\n\nTip #4: Get Clear on the Why\nWhen you get clear on why you’re working on any particular task, you can intellectually grasp whether you really need to be doing it at all or having someone else do it. Ask yourself, “Why am I doing ___________________ (insert task)?” If your answer isn’t a good enough why, you know you shouldn’t be spending your valuable time on it.\n\nTip #5: Chunk Like-Tasks Together\nPrep time and pre-task setup can eat up huge amounts of your time, so chunk like-tasks together. Another Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Have you found yourself in a revenue crunch with your business? Generating revenue - fast - is your first priority, but how can you do that when your marketing budget is small or nonexistent.\n\nAt one time or another, every business owner has stumbled across this same challenge. The challenge being, how do you boost revenue when you have none to spend? \n\nMaking money doesn’t always take money. These 4 Bootstrapping Marketing Ideas will help you to boost revenue, fast.\n\nBootstrap Marketing Tip #1: Reach Out To Past Clients\nWe’ve all heard the business adage: attaining the business of new clients far outweighs the cost (expenses, time, and effort) of attaining repeat business of existing clients. Reaching out to past clients via phone or email is one of the fastest ways to boost revenue easily. \n\nAction: Pick up the phone. Call your past clients and remind them you are here to help them in whatever way you can. You don’t need to hard-sell…just extend a genuine offer of service that you think will benefit them in their business and/or life.\n\nBootstrap Marketing Tip #2: Create a Solution\nThis is the time to get back to the basics: How can you solve your clients’ problem(s)? Identify their biggest point of pain or challenge - and create a solution. \n\nBootstrap Marketing Tip #3: Everyone Loves a Sale\nEveryone loves to save money; to feel like they are receiving even more value than what they are spending. To boost revenue, offer a 10% - 20% discount on services or programs, while offering deeper discounts (25% - 50%) on passive income items like products.\n\nAction: When designed properly, sales will not sacrifice your profits. Generally speaking, offer minimal or moderate discounts (10% - 20%) on high-cost items like services and programs, while offering deeper discounts (25% - 50%) on passive income items like books, ebooks and other strictly passive income items. Make sure to have the sale for a specific period of time to get people to act quickly to get the ‘deal’ before it ends.\n\nBootstrap Marketing Tip #4: Leverage Free Networking Resources\nOf all business challenges, leveraging the right resources at the right time is an endless refining process.\n\nAction: You never know where your next client will come from. Instead of worrying about being “sales-y” to the people in your personal life, approach connections with people as an opportunity to be of service. Genuinely engage in conversations without being pushy. Find out how you can help them - and be a good listener. Take the “sale” out of it…build the relationship first. Relationships are key to a successful business...\n\nRemember, you don’t always have to spend money to make money. There are thousands of ways you can market your services without spending a dime - these are just a few examples.\n\nAbove all, keep in mind that marketing is a 24/7, 365 days per year part of running your own business. One of the biggest mistakes business owners make is stopping the marketing process once they find clients. The key must be to market continually, even when you have clients, so you don’t finSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You set goals, yet you don’t achieve them. Time and time again you find yourself stopping midway between the start and finish lines. You start off running out of the gate, enthused and driven to make a difference this time, but each time, something derails you from sticking to the game plan.\n\nIt’s the classic paradox of Dreamer vs. Doer.\n\nAs you know, my Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/excuses-dont-count-results-rule-book/) philosophy is the basis for my coaching business because excuses are never the real reason you stop short of your goals. No, the real reason is something entirely different.\n\nSo, what’s the real reason behind all those excuses you make?\n\nYou are simply not willing to do what it takes to achieve your goals. You just don’t want what you say you want badly enough to actually do what it takes.\n\nThis is the real reason, and the only thing, stopping you from achieving your goals. Plain and simple.\n\nCommitment is what separates the dreamer from the doer.\n\nNo matter what the nature of the excuse is the only reason you stop short of achieving your goal is because the desire to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal isn’t strong enough.\n\nIn other words - you don’t want it bad enough to commit to being a doer.\n\nIf you’re tired of start-stop goal setting, here are some tips for helping you understand the reasons behind not wanting it bad enough:\n\nThe Payoff Isn’t High Enough\nSometimes the payoff (future benefit) of goal achievement isn’t enough to maintain your motivation in the now. That last mile....that last lap…that last squat… another phone call to a prospect… it can be challenging to find the motivation from the payoff - especially when it isn’t high enough.\n\nYour payoff should be so enticing that there is no question in your mind that you are sticking to your game plan. No questions, no excuses. You desire that payoff so deeply that you will to do whatever it takes to achieve your goal. Just being willing to do something doesn’t mean you will actually do it.\n\nFlip The Payoff/Pain Coin \nIf you simply cannot find a future payoff worth your commitment or high desire, flip the coin and focus on the current pain of remaining where you are.\n\nYou can bet that at some point you will have to do what you don’t feel like doing in order to get where you want to go.\n\nIt is in those crucial moments where you must decide if you desire to remain a dreamer and become a doer. Whatever is not motivating you - flip the coin and focus on the contrasting factor.\n\nPayoff or Pain?\n\nChoose the motivating factor that helps you move from dreamer to doer.\n\nYour Current Pain Isn’t Great Enough\nPerhaps you stop yourself from achieving your goals because your current pain is simply not great enough. The idea of achieving the goal incites your interest, but not your commitment.\n\nThe end result sounds nice, and if you could wave a magic wand without having to do the work, you gladly would; but you’re not so bad off.\n\nHere’s how the internal conversation plays out:\n\nI’d like to lose those Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Great marketing goes beyond traditional marketing strategies. We’re entering a whole new era of online and offline marketing that allow you to market one-to-many for the best results. You don’t need expensive marketing resources to produce great results - here’s where you can get creative and have fun! Here are 10 No-Cost and Low-Cost Ways to Market Your Businesses.\n\nTip #1: Reach Out To Strategic Partners\nStrategic Partners are a complement (not competition) to your business (as your business is to theirs). Provide an Ideal Client Description and ask if they know someone who is an ideal fit. If they do know someone who would benefit from working with you, ask them to pass along your contact information to the prospect. (Asking for the prospect’s contact information - and contacting them directly - may not always be appropriate. Follow the Strategic Partner’s client privacy policy before contacting the prospect.) Last but not least - return the favor.\n\nTip #2: Develop Joint-Venture Projects\nJoint-Ventures are gaining popularity as we find (in a challenging economy) it’s not only more effective, but sometimes necessary, to pool resources together. This marketing strategy accomplishes two goals: 1) Gets your business in front of a new market and 2) Allows opportunities for new or creative products or services you may have previously been unable to provide. *Choose Joint-Venture Partners wisely… once a partnership is formed, reputations will inevitably be tied to one another.\n\nTip #3: Build a Community\nThe power of the community deeply serves us, as we continue to recover from economic hardship. Create an in-person or virtual community where like-minded business owners can meet once a week to discuss marketing strategies that work or brainstorm new and innovative ways to attract ideal clients. Use your business brand or personal philosophy as an anchor to the community and you’ll be providing what no one else can.\n\nTip #4: Update Client Success Stories\nYou may have client testimonials, but do you have updated their success stories? Contact clients who have worked with you and ask them to provide their latest success story by specifically tying at least one piece of their success to something they learned or were provided by your product, program, or service. The greater the success story - the greater the value that directly ties back to your business. Promote the updated testimonials and remember to put them on your website.\n\nTip #5: Hold an Open House\nIn-person networking is powerful! Host a lunch, happy hour or networking meeting at your home or office. Invite a small group of key people who can help you spread the word about an upcoming program/event or time-sensitive promotion. (“Key” people are colleagues, partners, friends, associates who have direct connections to your ideal clients.) You may want to consider asking these key people to bring other people who they think could benefit from your product or services to meet you in person. \n\nTip #6: Leverage Your Resources\nEvery aspect of your business from your voice mail to in-personSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The Prioritized Action List (PAL) Sample – Free Download Page\nToday we are going to talk about The Prioritized Action List (PAL) Sample – Free Download Page\n\nTo help you and your team be even more time efficient, use a Prioritized Action List (PAL). This is a list of everything you have to do so you don’t have sticky notes, pieces of scrap paper laying around, or things in your head that you are trying to remember or afraid you will forget. Everything on the list in a priority order – hence the name – so you are more focused and on target to getting the most important tasks/activities done very single day. \n\nTo download a Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/.\n\nThis excel spreadsheet can easily be modified to be of value to you and everyone on your team. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Most entrepreneurs experience a critical stage in their business where they need to consistently build their client base, yet they don’t have the time or resources to devote to serving more clients. So how do you get more clients without working harder? Learn how with these 6 tips. \n\nTip #1: Create Information Resources\nRegardless of your industry, your business has a powerful point of leverage that can be used to find and keep more clients: information. Create free and low-cost channels through which you can introduce yourself and your business - without significant time or effort investment on the backend. This is the “Create-It-And-Leave-It” method that creates not only more avenues for prospects to learn about you, but also expands your market reach and/or revenue.\n\nTip #2: Stand Out\nTo get the attention of ideal prospects, you must stand out from the crowd. Everyday information isn’t unique information. You have to show ideal prospects what makes you different from others in your industry. Be willing to share personal and professional experiences - and the lessons you’ve learned from those experiences. You have a unique perspective that separates you from the crowd. When you begin sharing what makes you different, it becomes easier for your ideal prospect to identify you from the rest of the crowd.\n\nTip #3: Create Low-Touch, High Volume Programs\nA common mistake among many entrepreneurs is spending too much time on non-paying prospects and low-end clients. This is you if: you find your schedule is maxed out, and you’re not creating enough revenue. The solution is to create a way to reach low-end clients that does not require a direct exchange of your time or effort. Create free and low-end solutions like the ones mentioned in Tip #1 where you can reach a larger pool of prospects and paying clients without having to work harder.\n\nTip 4: Create High-Touch, Low Volume Programs\nYour unique expertise and personal attention are your greatest points of leverage in your business. Some clients don’t want a home-study program, they want personal attention. The unique combination of your personal and professional experiences allows you to bring a unique perspective (and information) to your clients. Leverage it to create a high-end solution that provides individual or small group attention to top-level clients.\n\nTip 5: Honor Your Core Values\nIf you’re working too hard and still not generating the revenue you desire, you may not be honoring your core values. These core values, when sacrificed, create disharmony, frustration, and struggle in your life and business. Honor your core values and you create flow, ease and success. Know your core values and adjust your business model accordingly. The key here is to learn from other successful entrepreneurs, but put your own spin on it. When you honor your core values you’ll find a magic formula that allows you to work the way it works for you. In turn, your clients will be better served. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/ and download a complimentary values clarificationSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Steps to Writing an Effective Business Plan that Inspires Action.\n\nThe idea of starting your own business can be exciting and inspiring, but for most small business owners, writing an effective business plan is not considered an exciting part of starting the process; therefore, many choose not to create one. Traditional business plans can be very dry and uninteresting, so you are about to learn how to create an effective business plan that not only gets you excited, it will inspire you, and others, to take action.\n\nThe length and details of an effective business plan will be determined by the type of business you’re creating. The key is to create not just another business plan, but an effective business plan that inspires you, and others, to take action. \n\nFirst, let’s get clear on the essentials components of an effective business plan:\n\n-Executive Summary \n-Market Analysis \n-Company Description \n-Organization & Management \n-Marketing & Sales Management \n-Service or Product Line \n-Funding Request \n-Financials \n-Appendix\n\nPart 1: Executive Summary\nThe executive summary is the most important component of an effective business plan because it will be the first thing the reader sees. This is where you’ve got to grab the reader’s attention and inspire them to support your vision through your mission statement. Provide a history of your company, its current standing, and future vision.\n\nPart 2: Market Analysis\nThis is your opportunity to shine and highlight your knowledge of the industry. This will also be where you will identify your target market and what you know about them. \n\nPart 3: Company Description\nKeeping it brief, describe how all the elements of your business fit together. Be sure to clarify the marketplace need and how your company is poised for a competitive edge.\n\nPart 4: Operation and Management\nIn this component, include your business’s organizational structure, details about ownership, and profiles of your management team. A key factor in this section is to clarify what kind of incentives and bonuses will be provided to keep your staff motivated and employed.\n\nPart 5: Marketing and Sales Management\nUse this section to share your vision for getting and growing your customer/client base - as they will be the lifeblood of your business. \n\nPart 6: Service or Product Line\nHere is where you will want to focus on the distinct advantage your product or service has over the competition. Be sure to carry your passionate message throughout this section and back it up with concrete data.\n\nPart 7: Funding Request\nA vital component to an effective business plan. Clearly define the amount of funding you are requesting and long-range strategies that could impact your ability to repay the funding. Outline best and worst case scenarios and back up your request with financial statements. \n\nPart 8: Financials\nThis is where you will include financial documents to justify your statements in previous components.\n\nPart 9: Appendix\nThis is where all additional documents will bSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today you have the opportunity to listen to my interview with Hot Chicks Write Hot books. \n\nEver wanted to write your own book and be a best-selling author? Check this out… \n\nHot Chicks Write Hot Books is a company helping people who want to become an expert, authority and star in your niche by writing a book. They have systematized a very quick and easy book writing process for you that will help you save a lot of time, money, and effort. Watch and listen in to their podcast that interviews authors to help you in the book writing process. They answer your questions about how to quickly become a best-selling author and how to make money and more.\n\nI was honored to be interviewed for their podcast so you can Watch the interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TZq2fsK60ko\n\nListen to the interview on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-chicks-write-hot-books/id979359764?mt=2\n\nEnjoy the Hot Chicks Write Hot Books Podcast Episode #18 with me as their guest. If you have ever wanted to write a book, check out their great service to quickly help you get your first book written. \n\nTo download a Free Sample Prioritized Action List (PAL) that everyone in your office can use, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/pal-sample/.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your audio copy today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Reasons Why Beck-and-Call is Not Better Business and working my appointment only is better client service.\n\nThere is a huge misconception that the best business is a business that is at the beck-and-call of its clients. The truth is that the best business is a business that effectively sets boundaries, and manages and exceeds client expectations in order to maintain a productive and effective flow.\n\nIf you are constantly juggling clients, answering the phone at all hours of the day, interrupting your personal time to fit in business, and feeling stressed, here are 3 Reasons Why Beck-and-Call is Not Better Business.\n\n1. It’s Impossible to Manage Client Expectations\nWithout structure and a solid foundation of rules and regulations, managing client expectations is impossible. They will expect the world, and will be sorely disappointed, when you do not deliver it. In other words, without boundaries, it’s quite possible they will expect everything.\n\nYou may find yourself, at one point or another, running yourself ragged juggling multiple clients, all of whom expect your undivided attention. When you find it impossible to meet the expectations of your clients, your business will suffer in more than one way. You’ll be exhausted and clients will be left dissatisfied. No one wins.\n\nClient expectations can only be effectively managed by outlining specific deliverables from the very beginning. If this isn’t possible (if the working relationship has already begun), then establish and communicate boundaries to clients as soon as you can.\n\n2. It’s Impossible to Effectively Manage Your Business\nImagine how effectively you can manage your business when you’re struggling to meet multiple demands of multiple clients? Instead of having time to focus on building your business, you’ll be struggling just to maintain it. That’s no way to run your business. It’s much like multi-tasking - it doesn’t work well.\n\nIf you’re consumed with meeting the high demands of unbridled client expectations, your business isn’t running with the greatest effectiveness or efficiency. You’re spending too much time on an overly demanding client, instead of focusing on other areas of your business that also require your attention in order to be successful. \n\nYou know you’re not effectively running your business (it’s actually running you) when:\n\n•\tYou become exhausted and resentful of demanding clients (and eventually become resentful of your business, which detracts from your path of success).\n\n•\tHighly demanding clients without a ceiling on expectations are impossible to please (and miserable to work with).\n\n•\tClients with irrational or unreasonable expectations never provide glowing business reviews (they’re often negative and damage your professional reputation).\n\n•\tYou must have time to focus on other areas of your business other than client service (like finding and signing on prospective clients).\n\n•\tInstead of creating a straight path to success, you’re running yourself (and your business) into the ground.\n\n3. It’s ImpossibSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about the Business Opportunity Planner Worksheet – SAMPLE – Free Download. \n\nWhen working with business owners, I find that they sometimes need to have a good idea of where they are at against their goals so they know if they are on track or off track. If they are off track, they have to figure out ways to fill the gap so they achieve their goals. In an effort to help them stay focused on what they need to do to ensure they are in the highest probability position to achieve their goals – or even exceed them – I created the Business Opportunity Planner Worksheet. This spreadsheet can easily be modified to fit your industry and how you track opportunities.\n\nTo download my complimentary business opportunity planner worksheet to help you focus on increasing your revenue, go to \nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/business-opportunity-planner-worksheet/\n\nThis excel spreadsheet can easily be modified to be of value to you. \n\nIf you do get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review. It is very much appreciated.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Steps to Conquer Fears and Start Living Life On Your Terms.\n\nWe’ve all been afraid to try something new at one time or another. Why is that? And it seems as we age, our fear controls more and more of our willingness to try something new. We prefer to forego a new experience because we want to avoid whatever bad thing we think could happen. Or maybe the anxiety is just too stressful for us to even contemplate facing our fears. Whatever the reason, we justify that trying something new is not worth the risk.\n\nMost of us learn to live within our comfort zone by default because we base our daily decisions on whether or not they cause feelings of anxiety. Every action we decide to take is based on whether it lands inside or outside our comfort zone. \n\nAs humans, most of us have the tendency to remain within the boundaries of our comfort zone, to avoid situations that cause feelings of anxiety and fear. And although it may feel like we are in control, we are actually out of control. When we live our life inside our comfort zone, we allow our fears to control our daily life. \n\nWhen we remain inside the boundaries of our comfort zone, we essentially stop growing and stop learning. Sure, you can choose to live the rest of your life in your comfort zone, but if you are unhappy with any aspect of your life, know that it will not change until you step outside your comfort zone. \n\nYour comfort zone is nothing more than an imaginary “safe zone.” This “safe zone” is nothing more than an imaginary area in which the mind has predetermined strategies to deal with circumstances that occur within those boundaries. In other words, your mind craves a controlled environment where it has a pre-determined set of actions to deal with a certain set of situations. \n\nWhen it has past experiences to refer to, it can recall the details of a past success and apply the success strategies to a present experience. This set of past successes is what creates a “safe zone.” The mind knows exactly what to do when faced with those situations without anxiety or fear. However, step outside your comfort zone and the mind suddenly has no past experience to calculate a strategy from - this is what causes feelings of anxiety and fear.\n\nFeelings of anxiety are often assumed as a “bad” sign, but that is not necessarily true. Obviously if you are faced with a life-threatening situation, then feelings of anxiety would be rational; but when faced with a non-life-threatening situation - exaggerated anxiety is not a rational response. \n\nThis is not to say that the mind is not serving a very valuable reaction, but left uncontrolled, the mind will create irrational anxiety. Your mind craves a controlled environment where it knows exactly what to do. When faced with a new situation, the mind doesn’t have past experience to refer to and will create imaginary and often exaggerated outcomes.\n\nThis exaggeration can cause such anxiety that we never want to try something new because of the stress. We choose to remain in our comfort zones, becSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "When working with business professionals, I find that they sometimes need to have a good idea of where they are at against their goals so they know if they are on track or off track. If they are off track, they have to figure out ways to fill the gap so they achieve their goals. In an effort to help them stay focused on what they need to do to ensure they are in the highest probability position to achieve their goals – or even exceed them – I created the Business Opportunity Planner Worksheet. This spreadsheet can easily be modified to fit your industry and how you track opportunities so you can be in a higher probability position to be on track to achieving your goals in the timeframe you desire.\n\nTo download my complimentary business opportunity planner worksheet, go to \nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/business-opportunity-planner-worksheet/\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave us a short review. It is much appreciated.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Creating your personal brand will allow you to unearth high revenue opportunities and other professional/social advantages. Fortunately, building a personal brand is easier than ever thanks to all of the valuable resources available. Just follow certain keys to creating a personal brand and you’ll set yourself up for success. \n\nThere are many tips for creating your business brand available, but these 4 ideas for creating your personal brand will help you build a strong web presence and following. The internet is full of opportunity; you don’t necessarily have to be an expert in order to build a strong personal brand online. Any business owner has the ability to create a huge internet following with an internet connection, a personable presence, and a commitment to success. \n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave us a short review.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \nanne(at)accountabilitycoach.com\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Virtual Assistant.\n\nChoosing the right virtual assistant isn’t always an easy task. It’s easy to get caught in the confusion of choosing the right provider when the sheer volume of available VA’s can be overwhelming. These 4 Tips for Choosing the Right Virtual Assistant will guide you in the right direction when making your final decision. Remember, you shouldn’t base your decision solely on price, education or even an impressive client roster. Base your final decision on the individual you believe is best qualified to complete the job to your specifications without breaking the bank. \n\nImportant aspects of choosing the right virtual assistant:\n1.\tFamiliarize yourself with hiring venues\n2.\tBe clear out the details\n3.\tSet a realistic budget\n4.\tCheck references and testimonials \n\nIf you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short review.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now/\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne’s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals who utilize Anne Bachrach’s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your audio copy today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about the 4 Essentials of a Successful Business Plan.\n\nDoes your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it2019s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Below are four essentials of successful business planning. \n\n1. Defined Purpose \n\n2. Detailed Marketing Strategy \n\n3. Differentiation \n\n4. Be Prepared for Change\n \nThe bottom line is that you need to learn how to create a solid business plan in order to build a successful business. Understanding the essentials of a business plan will ensure that you2019ve covered all of the bases when creating your business plan. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/ and Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Thanks for listening. If you get value from these Podcasts, please take a minute to leave us a short review.\n\nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources. \n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Anne2019s Linked-in page http://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach\n\nBusiness professionals and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, and the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Ways to Increase the Productivity of your Business.\n \nEvery business owner is on the lookout for effective ways to increase productivity for their team. The reality is that business owners and employees are ineffective and unproductive probably more often than they think. The key is to reduce lost hours and wasted manpower. Here are some ways you can take an active approach to increasing the efficiency and productivity of your business.\n \nProductivity Tip #1: Lead by example. If you are a business owner, you must absolutely be held to the highest standard. If you work directly with an assistant or team of employees, you should always lead by example. \n \nIf you2019re a habitual procrastinator or have trouble focusing on productivity, you would serve yourself and your business well by hiring an accountability coach. An accountability coach will show you several effective ways to increase productivity in your business - and hold you accountable for your actions, as well as your results. When you are asked to explain to your accountability coach why you didn2019t achieve the task at hand because you chose to watch T.V, it won2019t feel comfortable to be put on the hot seat by your coach.\n \nProductivity Tip #2: Work each day with a To-Do List. Creating a to-do list is one of the most efficient ways to increase the productivity of your business. Crafting a detailed to-do list for you and your team will help them comprehend exactly what is expected of them each day. This will motivate them to complete the tasks they2019ve been given with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. If your assistant or team is known for procrastinating, this is an especially effective tool for encouraging them to stay focused. When you don2019t leave wiggle room for lollygagging, you2019ll have one heck of a productive team. Customize each To-Do List to each team member, so that each team member can be held directly accountable for their actions. \n \nProductivity Tip #3: Delegate appropriately. If you cannot delegate, you cannot increase productivity. Period. The key to increasing productivity is realizing where your time is best spent. Where your assistant2019s or team2019s time is spent matters as well. When you can delegate the right tasks to the right person, your business will operate without a hitch. However, hang on to tasks you should have let go of long ago, and you stagnate your success. When you need a task complete, look to the personality and experience of your team in order to decide which employee would be best suited for the task.\n \nProductivity Tip #4: Build a bigger team! It2019s a simple concept, really. The more team members you have producing, the more work you2019ll generate, and hopefully, the more money you2019ll bring in for your business. Hiring additional team members is one of the most effective ways to increase productivity for your business. For lower priority or common tasks you should be able to find someone at a reasonable rate. However, for senior or high-priority positions, youSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about a high-value and inspirational exercise about how you can Honor Your Core Values 2013 Complimentary Values Clarification Exercise. \n\nIf you2019re working too hard and still not generating the revenue you desire, you may not be honoring your core values. These core values, when sacrificed, create disharmony, frustration, and struggle in your life and business. Honor your core values and you create flow, ease and success. Know your core values and adjust your business model accordingly. The key here is to learn from other successful business people, but put your own spin on it. When you honor your core values you2019ll find a magic formula that allows you to work the way it works for you. In turn, your clients will be even better served. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/ and download a complimentary values clarification exercise to help you get clear on exactly what your values really are. \n\nExample: Let2019s say freedom is one of your core values, yet you2019re tied to a desk. Perhaps one of your core values is family, yet you need to work long hours to generate the revenue you need to support your family. It2019s easy to see how ignoring the values most important to you can be the source of frustration or struggle.\n\nTo obtain high-content business success webinars, go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/ and hover over the Free Articles tab at the top of the page and you can see FREE WEBINARS. Review the options and pick the ones that will best help you be even more successful and download and implement those concepts. Remember to Join the Silver Inner Circle if you haven2019t done so yet. IT2019S FREE! You will receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and No Excuses! \n\nTo help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement:\n- Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573)\n- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/)\n \nThe Accountability Coach(tm) helps business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy a more balanced and successful life."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "If your business cannot run without you - you2019re headed for trouble. A business that cannot operate without the presence of its owner isn2019t being managed in the most efficient manner. In addition, a business that is solely dependent upon you cannot grow. Fortunately, learning to leveraging your business will allow you to grow your business and streamline overall efficiency. We will discuss 3 Steps to Leveraging your Business for Easy Growth.\n\nIf you2019re not sure about what to create, start asking your clients. What do they need? What are the biggest obstacles? Where do they find they drop the ball? When you know what your clients need, you can provide it - and they will buy it!\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful 2013 personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Builds Success.\n\nIf you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of the business.\n\nTip #1 for building a team that builds success. If you2019re trying to understand how to build a team that builds success, you should first pinpoint the mission of the business. Only when you have a clear understanding, as a leader, of the mission of the business, can you build the right team. When you can clearly identify and emotionally connect with the mission, you are able to identify the right people who are best-suited to support the success of the business.\n\nDepending on the mission statement of the business, you may need to focus on building a team of creatives, analytics, intellectuals, or spiritualists. For example, a PR (public relations) firm wouldn2019t necessarily build a team of spiritualists; that personality would be better suited for a business that is motivational or inspirationally based. A PR firm would more likely hire creatives and intellectuals. Another example of personality matching would be an accounting firm; they would look to building a team of analytical members, not necessarily creatives or spirituals. \n\nAlways start with the mission of the business, and then build your team. Let2019s say you need an assistant to travel with you to help you with live events such as seminars and guest appearances. An important personality factor would be to ensure the team member has the following qualities:\n2022\treliable and punctual\n2022\tgreat organizer\n2022\tkeeps you calm under times of stress\n2022\ttakes care of the small details so you don2019t have to\n2022\tloves traveling\n2022\tlove meeting new people\n2022\thas a personable, magnetic personality \n\nTip #2 for building a team that builds success. Think about the areas of your business where you struggle and could obviously use the help. Make a list of those tasks you would like or need help with and then look for those strengths in potential candidates.\n\nAdditionally, take into consideration the kind of personality you tend to gravitate towards. Do you enjoy being with people who are: Funny? Serious? Energetic? Go-Getter? Talker or silent-type? Make a list of the kind of personality you tend to enjoy the most and then look for those additional traits in candidates. \n\nUnfortunately, interviews are not the ideal situations to explore personality traits, since potential candidate are generally nervous, but you could ask them to complete a personality profile as part of the application process. There are several sources for free or low-cost personality screens, but the Myers-Briggs Personality (MBP) Test is best suited for career related insight.\n\nAre you worried about how a potential candidate will fit in with an existing team? While this is a viable considerSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Tips for Building a Team that Builds Success.\nIf you want to learn how to build a team that builds success, you will want to take a look at the big picture. Take any successful entrepreneur, and behind him or her, you will find a well-suited team of supportive, knowledgeable, and energetic members all dedicated to increasing the success of the business.\n\nAs a business owner, it is important to be observant of the strengths and weaknesses of your team. This is why it2019s vital to keep a running strength and weakness list for you and your team. Revisit the list at least once per quarter and update it as needed. Consistently refine processes and procedures that employ the strengths of you and your team, while minimizing the weaknesses. The more consistent you are in this endeavor the more efficient and effective your business will grow.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, and The Work Life Balance Emergency Kit."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Tough Situations and How to Deal with Them and the Benefits of Telling the Truth.\n\nThe importance of telling the truth in business is paramount. Clients pay for your products or services because they are looking for significant and necessary results in their lives, not to waste their money on empty promises. In business, it2019s important to keep in mind that clients are depending on you, and that starts with telling the truth in business. \n\nYou may be in business to make money, but your clients buy to get results your products and services provide. Listen in on three tough situations you2019re likely to encounter in business and how to best deal with them. \n\nI cannot stress the importance of telling the truth in business enough. The benefits of telling the truth will earn the loyalty of clients and garner the respect of colleagues. When you tell the truth and conduct your business ethically, you won2019t live in fear or guilt; nor will you have to keep track of when you lie and when you tell the truth. It is not always easy; however, it is a better choice that is easier to live with for most people.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful 2013 personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nTake advantage of a few Free gifts right now - an audio on Effective Time Management and a special report called 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Go to http://tinyurl.com/7na68k8 and get your free gifts.\n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance.\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about The Art of Delegation for Business Owners. Delegation for business owners is a must-do for success! When you can hand over your administrative tasks and projects off to an able assistant or employee, you can focus on more important tasks that only you can do to grow your business and increase revenue. The art of delegation is an essential part of establishing a growing business. \n\nDelegation allows you to eliminate the low-priority tasks so you can free up time to focus on the high-payoff producing tasks. Clearly, this can allow you to focus on increasing your revenue, and it can also free up time to center your energy towards expanding your business. When your business continues to grow, eventually reaching another plateau, you may find it necessary to hire more assistants or outsource more tasks. \n\nImplementing the art of delegation to your current business model can lead to an increase in business and an immense decrease in stress for you. Delegation for business owners is the single most efficient way to run your business without having to spread yourself thin. You don2019t need to hire an army worth of employees or contractors, just delegate the tasks that are hindering you from increasing your revenue! Do what you do best and let someone else do the rest.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now// and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT2019S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach2122\nThe Results Accelerator2122 \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don2019t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \nor Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- 'Like' Anne2019s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n\nSmall business owners and entrepreneurs who utilize Anne Bachrach2019s proven business-success systems make more money, work less, and enjoy better work life balance."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Why Hire an Accountability Coach?\n\nMany entrepreneurs have a difficult time managing their time efficiently, unknowingly sabotaging their own success. They often spend months, even years, struggling to discern between the low-priority and high-impact tasks, and where their efforts drive the biggest results. Unfortunately, this type of unawareness can lead to a failed business. How do you prevent self-sabotage of your business? Hire an accountability coach! Let’s talk about four reasons you should hire an accountability coach:\n\nAn Accountability Coach can help create direction.\nAn Accountability Coach can help eliminate procrastination.\nAn Accountability Coach can help you break free of limited beliefs.\nAn Accountability Coach can help you achieve success! \n\nLeverage resources and people to help you put yourself in the highest probability position to achieve your goals. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/Achieve.Your.Goals.Free.Gifts.Now/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nTo help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement:\n- Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573)\n- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/)\n \nThe Accountability Coach(tm) helps entrepreneurs make more money, work less, and enjoy a more balanced life."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Tips for Building Self Esteem for Business Success.\n\nIf you’ve struggled with self-esteem throughout your life, it may be a bit challenging to start creating confidence now in your business, but I assure you, even you can build self-esteem and succeed in your endeavors! Let’s talk about 4 Tips for Building Self Esteem for Business Success.\n\nYou can improve self-esteem in business by maintaining a professional appearance, working on the way you present yourself and gaining experience. Chances are, you may feel a little nervous each time you make a sales pitch or meet a potential client in person for the first time. The important thing to remember is not to let the nervousness stop you. Just for the moment, forget about the sale and focus on your talent. When you can remember that you can do it, and probably do it well, the anxiety of “making the sale” will not even be in your mind. \n\nWith time and experience, your confidence and self-esteem will continue to grow until speaking with clients feels as natural as a conversation with a friend. The sooner you can embrace your confidence, the sooner your self-esteem will carry you to business success.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nTo help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement:\n- Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573)\n- Subscribe to my Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my Blog (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/)\n \nThe Accountability Coach(tm) helps entrepreneurs make more money, work less, and enjoy a more balanced life."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Is your Business Really Focused on Client Satisfaction? Is your Business Really Client-Centered?\n\nThere are many factors that go into building a successful business. However, one of the most important, yet one of the most ignored, is focusing on creating client satisfaction. Create a client-centered business and you’ll ensure that your business gets only rave reviews, while setting it up for success. \n\nAre your clients’ interests at the core of your business? If not, your business will remain at a standstill for years to come. Many business owners have the perception that they run a client-centered business, but in reality, they have gotten into a bad habit of putting their own personal interests in front of their clients’. Yes, it is true that you should have a personal interest and passion for your business, but your interest is not what drives sales. Meeting your clients’ needs and delivering stellar client service is what drives sales and generates revenue.\n\nSmart business owners know that running a client-centered business is necessary in order to stay ahead of the competition. After all, when you focus your efforts on client satisfaction, your clients will become your biggest free marketing tool. Not only will they become lifetime clients, but they will also refer you to friends, family members, and colleagues any chance they get. Word of mouth, any successful business owner will tell you, is the most powerful marketing tool available.\n\nIf you’re focused on client satisfaction, then all of your clients will likely become lifetime clients and become a free source of marketing when they refer their friends, family, coworkers, and everyone they know to you. Continue to be open to making changes that can enhance being client-centered and you will improve the opportunity to be successful. When you run a client centered business, you will run a business set up for success.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nTo help keep you focused and on track to goal achievement:\n- Subscribe to my blog on Kindle and receive business success tips\nhttp://www.amazon.com/The-Accountability-Coach/dp/B003JBHR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1315931264&sr=1-1 \n- Subscribe to my iTunes Podcasts (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573)\n- Subscribe to mSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Get Things Done with a Master Task List.\n\nFocusing on many responsibilities is a vital part of successfully running your business successfully. But how do you know which tasks need to be completed immediately and which tasks can wait? You have so many things you need to do that it can be very overwhelming. If you focus on the less important tasks, while the most important go unnoticed or forgotten about, you could be sabotaging your overall success. Fortunately, you can get a grip on your essential tasks by learning how to get things done with a master task list. We will discuss some valuable insight on how to use a master task list to increase your success. \n\nWhat is a Master Task List?\nHow do you use a Master Task List \n\nUnderstanding how to use a master task list can only be done by truly understanding why you need to create one. A master task list has one purpose: to help you complete the key tasks vital to running your business at its optimal efficiency and effectiveness. \n\nThe goal is to accomplish the tasks on your list as soon as you can, so you can clear your head of the distractions. To aid in that, place the tasks from your master task list into a calendar where you can map out time limits for each task.\n\nRemember to delegate the unimportant or low-priority tasks to an assistant or employee. You, as the business owner, should only be focusing on the most vital tasks that are best suited to be handled by you. Everything else is trivial, temporary, or low-priority, and can likely be delegated to an assistant.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Think Big and Grow Your Business.\n\nContrary to common belief, most successful entrepreneurs aren’t born into money or possess above average IQ’s. Most of them are self-made and many of them do not even have college degrees. It doesn’t take genius to become successful; it only takes the proper mindset, desire, and commitment. \n\nHow do you gain the proper mindset? By learning to think outside of the box.\n\nIf you quit tending to your business, would it run on its own? The likely (and logical) answer is no. \n\nIf your business cannot run without you - you’ve got to start thinking outside the box! One of the quickest ways to grow your business is to gain leverage. You do that by creating a business that does not solely rely on you. \n\nFrankly, building passive income isn’t as difficult as many people make it out to be. It comes down to being able to think outside the box and expand your mindset to accommodate a successful reality. The goal is to create a source of residual recurring income in the least time investment possible. \n\nAnother key to growing your business is to delegate the time-consuming, non-income driving tasks to someone else. \n\nMaking the transition from where you are to where you want to be starts with thinking outside the box. Remember, the key is to leverage your business so it is not dependent on your daily attention. Create residual income streams and delegate non-income driving tasks to a virtual assistant or employee. Follow these tips and your business will grow beyond your wildest dreams.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about the Top 4 Reasons to Brand your Business.\n\nBusiness branding is an imperative part of creating and growing a successful business. Understanding how to brand your business effectively is just as important as providing top quality client service or pricing your products and services appropriately. Listen in for the Top 4 Reasons to Brand Your Business. \n\nLearning how to brand your business is the key to building a successful business that rides the momentum wave. When you successfully brand your business, you will realize substantial rewards such as “buzz worthy” public attention that will most likely lead to increased exposure, business growth, and a raving fan base. It is easier to partner with companies who are familiar with your brand and reputation. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are you an Effective Leader?\n\nUnderstandably, most businesses are focused on nurturing the relationships with their clients, but running a successful business is also dependent on effective management and leadership skills. If your employees aren’t functioning to the best of their abilities, your business won’t be either. So, ask yourself, are you an effective team leader? \n\nDo you lead by example?\n\nAre you compassionate and patient, yet firm? \n\nAre you an approachable leader? \n\nDo your actions build team loyalty? \n\nBeing an effective leader takes time and lots of personal development. Honestly, some people will never be effective leaders because it doesn’t suit their personality. However, as an entrepreneur and business owner, it is vital that you become the best leader you can be so your business, and your team, can grow personally and professionally. Ultimately, how far you want to take your success depends on you. When you commit to evolving into the best person you can be, your success follows suit - and so does your team.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Tips for Understanding How Fitness Impacts your Business.\n\nBusiness owners tend to become all-consumed in their business, allowing their physical fitness fall to the bottom of their priority list. While a common occurrence, this habit may sabotage the success of your business - and your health. Being an entrepreneur takes lots of energy, more than many other careers, and being healthy and physically fit is vital to maintaining the valuable source of energy you need to keep up with your business. \n\nIf you’re not fit, neither is your business!\nDo you understand how fitness impacts your business? If you’re not fit, neither is your business. \n\nAs an entrepreneur, you’re always on the go. This likely means you don’t have the chance to sit down and enjoy a proper meal as much as you’d like. While refueling on empty calories may seem necessary and harmless, feasting on the wrong foods can actually cause your already low energy to plummet. \n\nLet’s be honest, most entrepreneurs seem to drink more caffeine and energy drinks than they should. If you fall into that group, put down the caffeine down. Instead of downing an energy drink, reach for a cup of water \n\nAs an entrepreneur, you more than likely lead a hectic lifestyle. Attending meetings, managing your business, and constantly being on the run require you to be in tiptop physical shape. Refuel your body with nutritious food so that it can in turn provide you with the energy for leading such jam-packed days. The bottom line is that if you’re not fit, neither is your business. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Benefits for Taking Action to Increase Success.\n\nNew business owners are especially prone to delay taking action in their business, because the unknown outcome can be pretty intimidating. However, even seasoned entrepreneurs will put off taking action, simply due to the fact they lack the free time to juggle another endeavor. \n\nSo what to do when you know that taking action would benefit your business, but you can’t seem to implement much needed change? Ask yourself these questions:\n\n1.\tDo I want to increase my income (grow my business)?\n2.\tDo I want to grow my client base?\n3.\tDo I want to create more free time?\n\nIf you answered yes to at least one of those questions, then taking action now is the best thing you can do for you – and your business. Just for a moment, let’s go back to the reason(s) you became an entrepreneur? Although there may be many reasons, they are all probably related to the following benefits:\n\n•\tMore free time\n•\tWork from home\n•\tThe freedom to make money doing what you enjoy\n•\tIndependence, flexibility, and freedom with schedule\n•\tUnlimited earning potential\n•\tDidn’t want to work for anyone\n\nSound familiar? \n\n“If comfort is your goal, success in NOT in your future.” – Bill Bachrach, CSP, CPAE\n\n“If you are bored with life, if you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things - you don’t have enough goals.” – Lou Holtz\n\nWhether you are new to the entrepreneur arena or a seasoned business owner, it’s important to think creatively. Taking action from a fresh perspective not only encourages your success, but the success of your business as well.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today you can choose to take advantage of a few free gifts that are available to you and will help you be even more successful. Make sure you have access to your computer or something to write down these special links I’m about to share with you so you can get all these free gifts today. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now, and an audio called Focus on Your High Payoff Activities and achieve Your Goals by Focusing on Effective Time Management. \n\nWhen you Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle you will have access to many assessments and complimentary resources like the Wheel of Life, the Quality of Life Enhancer Exercise, articles, audio interviews with great resources, in addition to and receiving 10% off on all products and services. Yes, all this for FREE. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nIn addition to all these great FREE resources to help you be even more successful, Remember you also can Download a Chapter of my latest book Absolutely FREE!! \n\nTo download a chapter of my new book, Live Life with No Regrets absolutely free, click the link below or cut and paste it into your browser. Apply the concepts for even greater value. Enjoy!\nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/freechapter/\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Grow your Business by Thinking Big: Mindset Makes all the Difference.\n\nWhether or not you realize it, your earnings will always be in line with your mindset. Think big and you will get much bigger results; think small and…well, you can guess what that brings. The key to growing your business is thinking big!\n\nWhat happens when you think small?\n\nWhat happens when you think big?\n\nWealthy people think differently, and that’s no secret, but, what may not be so obvious is how their mindset directly affects their ability to continually grow. \n\nAdjusting your Mindset\n\nIf you want big results, you have to learn to think big. By becoming a go getter and ignoring your inhibitions you’ll become more confident and therefore be able to accomplish business growth. You’ve got to push the limits, step outside your comfort zone, and reach farther. Here’s how you start:\n\nThere’s certainly nothing wrong with the thinking small, if you’ve been happy with everything you’ve settled for so far. You will rarely get what you want and you will certainly not get what you deserve when you think small. You absolutely deserve much more than what you’ve been getting. Thinking big is about realizing your potential and getting what you deserve instead of limiting yourself. There is nothing stopping you from growing your business and thinking big - the ability to change lies within you.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Persistence: The Commonality of Champions\n\nLook upon history, and you’ll find that the notable quality that exists in all champions is persistence.\n\nThe path you walk will not always be easy, but you have to continue to persist. Even in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, you must keep putting one foot in front of the other, because there are lessons to be learned along the way, all of which will support your success.\n\nWhen you are solution-oriented, you focus on the possibilities, not the impossibilities. In truth, nothing is impossible, and change is inevitable. Knowing this, you can take persistent steps in faith, with the wisdom that nothing stays the same, and at some time in the future your current obstacles will dissolve.\n\nThe most important thing to remember about persistence is to trust your own intuition. Don’t listen to the critics and silence the self-doubt. If you have a feeling that something is going to work, even if everyone says it won’t, persist in your goal until you achieve it. There is core genius in you - and that is the stuff that champions are born from.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Get the Most Out of Life and Live With No Regrets\n\nAre you living life to the fullest? If life ended tomorrow, would you feel as though you have absolutely lived it to the tilt, with no regrets? If you are like most of us, you still have that “someday” list of dreams that haven’t yet come true tucked away in a drawer.\n\nSadly, life doesn’t have to be that way, but very few people get the most out of life before it’s over. There are, however, a select few that seem to have the philosophy of life figured out and live every day without regret. You know, the kind of people that seem at peace, move at a comfortable pace, and don’t seem to be distracted by the small stuff. They accept others without judgment and walk with an open heart while the rest of us get caught up in the rush of daily life, with no real connection to ourselves or anyone else. We’re so busy, we don’t even have time to think about what’s missing, let alone trying to figure out how to get the most out of life.\n\nBut what if the solution to living with no regrets was as simple as a single question?\n\nLet’s talk about some ways you can begin to change your life and to get the most out it!\n\nRegrets are a waste of time – you can’t change the past. As one of my clients says: “Put your big girl panties on and deal with it.” Create your game plan to achieve your goals this year so you can enjoy what is truly important to you in life. Start today!\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are You a Procrastinator?\n\nThere’s nothing wrong with taking a break, but you know procrastination when you see it. Here’s how to recognize the signs of procrastination and stop the cycle of excuses and delays so you can achieve more success in life and in business.\n\nHave you ever delegated a time-sensitive task to an employee only to find them making excuses, waiting until the last minute, or wasting time when they should be working on your project?\n\nIt probably got you fired up.\n\nSo here’s a question for you: If you don’t tolerate procrastination from others, why would you ever tolerate procrastination from yourself?\n\nWill you choose to begin reducing procrastinating in your life so you can enjoy even greater successes or will you continue to let procrastination hold you back from reaching your true potential? What has to happen next for you to stop letting procrastination be your excuse? \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders.\n\nDo you ever wonder why certain businesses fail while similar businesses thrive in the same economic climate? There are several commonalities shared between strategic and successful business owners. The Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders are centered on the internal operation of their business, analyzing current business practices and carving out an untapped niche in the market. We are going to talk about the top qualities of successful leaders and learn how their businesses thrive, along with some action steps to helping you implement the concepts. \n\nIt is true when they say that owning your own business is one of the toughest personal growth periods of your life. You will not only become a business owner, you will become a leader, visionary, and savvy business strategist. While these simultaneous roles are challenging, they will hopefully provide the springboard to a better you, a more successful you - and a successful business.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 3 Benefits of Increasing Success with Authenticity.\n\nYou’re likely familiar with the most common ways to increase your success, such as setting goals, staying focused, and becoming more efficient and productive, but did you know that authenticity can also increase your success?\n\nYou may believe that the best recipe for increasing success is to think and act like the rest, but in reality, blending in with the rest of the pack will only hinder your success. As an entrepreneur, it is vital that you find your own unique voice and message, so that you are anything but just another business owner lost in the pack.\n\nSuccess lies in distinguishing yourself from your competitors. What do you bring to the table that your competitors don’t have? \n\nTake these steps to integrate authenticity into your business for improved performance and revenue. \n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 10 Tips: How to Get Motivated.\n\nLearning how to get and stay motivated isn’t always an easy task. It’s especially difficult when you’re dreading the task at hand and are inclined to procrastinate. We are going to talk about the Top 10 Tips to help you get motivated - and back on track. They will also help you stay on track so you achieve your goals and be even more successful. \n\nFollow these tips and action steps to help you get and stay motivated and you will continue to move closer to achieving your goals. Remember, it’s about staying focused and disciplined, taking many positive steps forward while minimizing or eliminating the backwards steps, and committing to doing what it takes to get you where you want to be.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Go to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nNote: New Book: Live Life with No Regrets – Download a Chapter Absolutely FREE!! \nTo download a chapter of my new book, Live Life with No Regrets absolutely free, click the link below or cut and paste it into your browser. Apply the concepts for even greater value. Enjoy! \nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/freechapter/"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 6 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Situations. \n\nEntrepreneurs are often juggling multiple stressful situations and if you let stress take over your life, you’re going to burn out and lose passion for your business. Overcoming difficult issues with ease is an art that can be learned, simply by identifying effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations. Once you learn the basics, you can implement them, in any difficult situation, to help you reach your desired end result. \n\nWe are going to talk about 6 strategies to help you deal with difficult situations.\n\nYou can overcome difficult strategies with ease just by making a few changes to the way you handle tasks. Once you identify strategies for dealing with difficult situations and implement them, you’ll be prepared to handle just about any tough situation that’s thrown your way. It’s about focusing on the end result, breaking each task down into manageable steps, and altering the way you work to reach maximum productivity.\n\nRemember, when you’re feeling overwhelmed, that is a sign to stop and evaluate the situation. Tough situations are best dealt with calm and objectiveness. If you are too emotionally involved, upset or angry, it may be best to let it go for the time being. Take time to think and reflect upon your desired outcome and form your conversation around that goal. If you are ready to address it in 15 minutes, great. If you need 24 hours, that’s okay too. The important thing to remember is to follow the six strategies to help you achieve your end result - however, long it takes.\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nNew Book: Live Life with No Regrets – Download a Chapter Absolutely FREE!! \nTo download a chapter of my new book, Live Life with No Regrets absolutely free, click the link below or cut and paste it into your browser. Apply the concepts for even greater value. Enjoy! \nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/freechapter/"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today you are receiving something very special. You will be given information at the end of this podcast to download a chapter of my brand new book, Live Life with No Regrets; How the Choices We Make Impact ourLlives. There is no charge to you when you do this. I hope you get value from reading just one chapter.\n\nImagine reflecting on your past, from any point in your long, happy life, and having no regrets. How did you get here? How would you like to free yourself of past regrets and live a life where you have no regrets ever again? What would have to happen from this point going forward for you to live a life of no regrets? \n\nThat’s why I wrote this book. To help you choose to create the future you really want. Regrets are a waste of time anyway, as you can’t change the past. So, let go of the past and decide to choose to live your life in a way where you will have no regrets from this day forward. \n\nLiving a life with no regrets doesn’t mean perfection. It means you know how to make the right choice every time, a choice that you will not regret. You think about the impact and outcome of a decision and know you can comfortably live with the choice you make. We don’t know the future. We only can make decisions based on what we do know at the present time.\n\nIs a successful and happy life with few or no regrets a choice…? Is success a choice or a chance collision of various uncontrollable factors? \n\nIn studying self-improvement, we learn that we can’t change others, nor can we single-handedly change the world. However, we do have the power to change our own lives. We are living a life we chose, based on the decisions we made in the past and will make into the future.\n\nThis is the single most important message in self-improvement. You do not have to settle for what you think is life’s “role” for you. You are not doomed to live a life you are unhappy living. You are not obligated to do what others think you should do. Any and all of these self-limiting beliefs can be overcome. \n\nYou have the power to look for another job and make a positive change in your career. You have the power to seek out higher education to follow a different career path. You have the ability to define success for yourself and the capacity to achieve that pinnacle of success by working smart and exercising perseverance. Success is a choice that comes from being intentional about living your life with the highest probability of achieving your goals so you can enjoy what is most important to you. Success comes from choosing to live your life with purpose. This is how you live a life with no regrets. \n\nYou make your own choices. The choices you make will impact your life – positively or negatively, depending on the path you choose. Choose to live your life with no regrets from this day forward. You choose how and where to live. If you are unhappy with any part of your life, choose to change it – and start today. \n\nIf what you are currently doing doesn’t serve you, you can choose to change it right now. When we change how we look at things, the thSupport the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Essentials of Effective Communication.\n\nLearning how to communicate effectively is crucial to the survival of your business; unfortunately there’s no other way to cut it. If you approach people too casually, don’t take the time to communicate clear information, or don’t appear cordial, you are risking the success of your business. Let’s talk about four essential tips to ensure effective communication. \n\n\nWhen you take on the role of business owner, you take on the commitment to never-ending personal and professional improvement. I share four action steps that you can use to help you implement now that so that you can provide effective communication:\n\nGo to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/ and get 3 FREE gifts including a special report on 10 Power Tips for Getting Focused, Organized, and Achieving Your Goals Now. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/ and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Stop Wasting Time and Stay Laser Focused.\n\nMost entrepreneurs have a difficult time understanding exactly how to stop wasting time. When you’re self employed, it’s easy to take a “short break” to surf the internet, check email, return a call, talk to a peer who stops by your office, or read blogs, but those “short breaks” can easily turn into hours of wasted time each day. This includes unnecessary chats with colleagues, long lunches, or non-focused or misguided meetings that do not accomplish goals and resolve issues.\n\nThe success of your business venture depends on your ability to buckle down and learn how to stay focused. We are going to talk about 3 essential steps to help you stop wasting time, stay focused and have productive work days so you can be on the path of achieving your goals. Enjoy the podcast.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nEnjoy 3 FREE gifts right now by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/landing/"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Top 5 Success Principles.\n\nIf you think creating a successful business may just be the most challenging goal you’ve ever taken on, you are probably correct. Building a successful business is not a walk in the park, but it is certainly a realizable and achievable goal. \n\nIt doesn’t always require a lot of money (although that would clearly be an asset) and frankly, it doesn’t even require that you have more talent than the “average Joe.” However, building a successful business does require a strategic business owner who follows the principles of success to build a castle where there was once only sand. Let’s talk about the Top 5 Success Principles that will teach you how to create a successful business in realistic and achievable steps. \n\nYou can build a successful business by following these five success principles. Many business owners tend to make a situation more complicated than it needs to be; they think achieving success is only attainable for the rich and famous or for those who have been dealt a lucky hand. However, it’s been proven many times over that an “average Joe” can transform into a wealthy business owner if they are dedicated to success and learn how to think strategically for the sake of their business. \n\nThe most important factor when achieving success is having a game plan. Without it you are merely going to be “winging it,” and that will make the journey more complicated that it needs to be.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Use the 80/20 Rule to Grow Your Business.\n\nIf your business is not growing, you need to get a handle on the way you’re running it. Many business owners tend to spend a great amount of time performing unnecessary tasks that contribute little to the growth of your business. The 80/20 rule, otherwise known as the Pareto Principle, teaches that only 20% of your actions should lead to 80% of your results. Get a handle on your business by putting the 80/20 rule into effect and identifying high payoff tasks. \n\nThe 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) Explained \n\nWhat the Pareto Principle Means for Your Business \n\nIdentify the High Payoff Tasks \n\nThe Other Side of the Pareto Principle \n\nIf your business is struggling, you can use the 80/20 rule to identify high payoff tasks. If you are currently working ten hours or more each day, put the 80/20 rule into action to finally take back control of your life. By doing so, you’ll be able to move past the fruitless tasks that make up 80% of your business and take up most of your time. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Produce Big Results.\n\nIf you’ve failed at producing big results in your business, it’s time to let the failures go and move on. As an entrepreneur, you do not have time to sit around with regret; you’ve got to get moving! \n\nIf you want to produce big results, you first need to understand how to get big results. Big results are brought upon by the confidence to take action - again and again. When it comes down to it, who’s going to believe in your business when you don’t seem to believe in it yourself? If you have at any time questioned your ability to create the kind of life you have always wanted, a change in mindset would work wonders for your personal and professional life. \n\nLearn how to Use the 4-D Master Task List / Prioritized Action List\n\nLearn from other Successful Entrepreneurs \n\nLearn to Take Risks \n\nRemember, it is always and only about taking action that puts you on the straightest path to achieving your goals. The only person responsible for creating that path is you. You must learn it is only habit that separates you from the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. They have learned how to optimize their time and results to get there faster. The straighter the line, the quicker you produce big results.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Tips to Communicate Effectively with Clients.\n\nWhile many business owners believe they communicate effectively with clients, the reality is that few professionals know how to communicate effectively with clients to get the desired results.\n\nWhile there is no secret formula to practicing effective communication with clients, there are some tips to help you convey professionalism, integrity, and confidence. Just working at consistently enhancing communication is going above and beyond what most do, and therefore, will have a positive outcome. These four tips will help you become a guru in client communication. \n\nBeing a business owner goes far beyond the books and sales. You must be a forward-thinking problem solver who is continually evolving into a better business owner and person. Essentially, you become a leader the moment you start your own business and can never relinquish the title for as long as you own your business. Throughout the life of your business, it will be a continual refinement of processes and communication; adapting your approach to suit the needs of your clients.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about What is Strategic Thinking and How to Apply it to Your Business.\n\nThe theory of strategic thinking has been gaining steam in the business world. While it follows the same outline as strategic planning, it differs in that it allows more flexibility, greater creativity, and more collaboration among multiple levels of management. \n\nEssentially, strategic thinking is a method outlining the following:\n•\tUnderstanding the implications of strategic actions\n•\tHolding the past, present and future in mind in order to make effective decisions\n•\tFocusing on the goal of the action with the intent of achieving it\n•\tCombining critical and creative thinking to all decisions\n•\t“Intelligent optimism,” the ability to respond to good opportunities\n\nEach of these steps is categorized into the 7 following areas. Let’s discuss them now.\n\nNow let’s talk about five steps to implementing Strategic Thinking in your business.\n\nStrategic Thinking is not a new way of thinking; many successful large organizations have used these practices to establish a clear and precise path on which to carry out their vision. It is essentially a critical thinking process in which all business details are written down in black and white, so that all team members work cooperatively to drive success in the most direct path with the least resistance. Applying Strategic Thinking practices to your small business will accelerate your success by allowing a crystal clear focus to drive daily tasks - for you and your team. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Benefits of Embracing Change\n\nYou don’t need anyone to tell you that the world is undergoing many changes right now, that’s pretty obvious. What may not be so obvious is your ability to adapt to the changes that are necessary for your business to survive and thrive in the changing market. How do you set yourself up for success when global changes are affecting the future of your business? You find out where the change is headed and adapt to meet the demand.\n\nEmbracing change is important for everyone to embrace. The ability to adapt to change, and even welcome it, is absolutely essential to the success of your business and life. What happens when you fight change? That’s pretty simple; instead of embracing change and adapting to it, you spent hours of energy fighting it – only to have to surrender to it in the end. The fight didn’t make it any easier, nor did it prevent the change from occurring. So why waste all the time and emotional energy to fight something that is inevitable?\n\nLet’s take a look at 4 things that can happen when you embrace change.\n\nChange can sometimes be scary, but it really is the key to ultimate success both in life and in business. What are you really afraid of anyway? It may not always feel comfortable, but the more willing you are to embrace change, the less painful it usually is and the more success you will experience. There is no single key to overcoming the anxiety you may feel when embracing change. The important thing to remember is that there are very exciting results waiting for you on the other side, you just need to embrace change with a welcome mat. In the words of one of my clients, “Put your big girl/boy pants on, and suck it up and deal with it.”\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are you Headed for Success or Disaster? 5 Tips for Mastering your Beliefs\n\nIf there is one thing that holds the most power over your success, you can bet that it comes down to your beliefs. Before you even have the opportunity to consciously process the reason behind your actions, and the results those actions put in play, your beliefs are at work determining whether you are headed toward success or disaster.\n\nThere are literally tens of thousands of actions you take daily (some consciously, most unconsciously), but do you know how those actions are affecting your success? You can probably think of at least one action that you have taken in the past that didn’t necessarily deliver the results you desired. With conscious awareness, you have the ability to examine and identify what went wrong, and what you could change to bring about a different result next time. This is an example of conscious awareness. \n\nBut what about all those times you make unconscious decisions that bring about undesired results. How do you stop them from occurring? Here is your opportunity to learn how to master your beliefs and head for success.\n\nWhen you expand your belief system, you expand your success. In addition, when you learn to make decisions based on your awareness of wealth and success, your beliefs will shape your success in the way you want it.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on all products and services in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 6 Tips for Gaining Confidence\n\nBecoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So what do you do when your confidence takes a hit? We discuss 6 tips for helping you gain confidence.\n\nContinue to accomplish little successes along the way and know that your confidence grows with each step forward. It may help you to keep a log of what works and doesn’t work, so you can go back and review it before taking future steps. If something didn’t work, tweak it with a set of creative eyes and try it again. Eventually the pieces will fall into place and you’ll become better at succeeding on the first attempt. Before you know it, you’ll be beaming confidence and that will come across in everything you do – especially your business.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We are honored today to have a very special guest. As many of you may know, I’m a big fan of leveraging resources whenever possible. Our guest today is Diane Potter. \n\nDiane Potter is owner of The Virtual Difference, an online business management firm and virtual assistant agency. The Virtual Difference was opened in 2007 with Diane as the sole person, and now has 7 employees around the world. The Virtual Difference specializes in helping entrepreneurs build profitable business online with a customized blueprint. Diane believes that if you have specialized knowledge, then you have a business, and her team will work with you to build an online, revenue generating, machine.\n\nToday, Diane is going to share with you some ideas on who is best suited to hire a virtual assistant and ways to find a virtual assistant that is right for you. \n\nFor those of you who might be interested in learning more about Diane’s services in particular, go to www.TheVirtualDifference.com. Contact Diane directly by emailing her at: diane@thevirtualdifference.com. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about, Is Lack of Motivation Stopping You From Getting Things Done?\n\nIf you’re sitting at your desk with a “To Do List” a mile long, but you can’t find the motivation to tackle it, keep reading. By the end of this article, you will hopefully reclaim your motivation and enthusiasm.\n\nHow is it that some days it feels as if you have enough motivation to conquer the world, yet other days, the smallest task seems to drain the life out of you? The answer is simple: motivation is fueled by your level of desire and commitment, and when your desire and commitment falls, so does your motivation.\n\nHave you ever been so engrossed by something you loved every second of it and lost track of all time? Your desire and commitment was so high, that time became non-existent, when in reality, several hours had passed.\n\nSo how do you deal with lack of motivation for tasks that you dislike, yet must be done?\n\nThe good news is that your lack of motivation can be resolved with only a shift in thinking. We will talk about three specific tips and action steps for helping you.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How to Use Accountability to Build Success.\n\nLearning how to use accountability to build success for your business is an effective way to build a better business. What exactly is accountability in business? Accountability is taking full responsibility for your actions or non-actions in life and in business. Regardless of the money invested or personal passion for the business, if you don’t hold yourself accountable for the success of your business, there’s only a slim chance you will ever reach the level of success you have in mind. \n\nWhile there are several components to building a successful business, many entrepreneurs fail to realize that accountability is the driving force behind success or failure. It is essentially a “no-excuses” approach to everything business. Ask any successful business owner and they’ll confirm the only reason things happened was because they understand they were the only person who could make or break the business.\n\nHow does accountability make a positive impact on the success of your business? We will talk about the top 4 distinguishing factors of business owners who use accountability to get results.\n\nIt’s up to you to take the actions required to achieve your goals. Successful business owners are disciplined for a reason - it’s because their diligence produces results. You must consistently become your own motivator and cheerleader, although it can be challenging at times to be so.\n\nThe truth is for most, when left to our own devices we let too many distractions keep us from the activities we know we need to do and yet don’t do them for whatever it is that’s stopping us. These groups (or coaching) will provide you with support when you need to push through fear or doubt and take action to get the results you desire. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Tips for Creating Balance in Your Life.\n\nIs your life truly in balance? Don’t be so quick to answer yes. Leading a balanced life doesn’t mean living 50/50 between your personal and business lives. It’s about having enough time to do what really matters to you, whether that’s turning a nice profit in business or spending quality time with your family. \n\nIf you feel as if you life is completely out of alignment, we will discuss 5 tips for creating balance in your life. \n\nCreating balance in life won’t happen overnight; it may take weeks or months. The important thing is to be sure your goals are really what you want. It doesn’t matter what someone else wants for you - it only matters what you truly want. Always start from within and work outward - not the other way around. \n\nTo help you get started, complete your personal Wheel of Life and Quality of Life Enhancer ™ exercise you will find on my website (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). These resources are complimentary. Get an actual reality check on your current situation and then create a game plan for where you want to be and by when. Balance in your life will bring even more happiness to you. Start today.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Effective & Efficient Actions That Drive Your Success\n\nAs a business owner, it’s imperative you focus your energy on completing actions that drive your success. When you spend your workday procrastinating or refusing to delegate low-priority tasks, you are losing money as well as preventing your business from growing. Below are some tips for effective actions that will drive your success. \n\nWe will talk about understanding what your time is worth.\n\nYou will learn the top four effective actions of successful business owners and entrepreneurs.\n\nYou will have some action steps to take at the end, should you decide to take action with the ideas we review.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Do You Know Where Your Focus Is Taking You?\n\nAs an entrepreneur, you know the importance of focus and how it directly affects your success, for better or worse. This is most evident when applied to your goals; the more focused you are, the more precise your actions can be, getting you closer to your goals - faster. But did you know there are different levels of focus? The level which you are focused on will determine where you’re going. So the question is - do you know where your focus is taking you?\n\nWe’re going to explore the different levels of focus.\n\nBefore you apply this information to your life, take some time to write down your goals. Start with your life focus and then work backwards, including each level of focus until you reach the daily focus. You want to start with your life focus so you can start with the big picture. From there, you can break down your focus into yearly, monthly and then daily goals. Each night before you go to bed, write down your daily focus for the following day. You may want to buy a small notebook or keep a lined tablet in your daily planner, so you always have it on you, even if you’re on the road.\n\nTo help you get started, go to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and complete your personal Wheel of Life and Quality of Life Enhancer™ exercises. Update your Quality of Life Enhancer™ exercise on a regular basis and enjoy the benefits. Feel free to share these complimentary exercises with others you think will get value from them. These exercises can be found under the FREE Silver Membership section. \n\nYour energy will always go in the direction of your focus, so keep it where you can make some real changes - in the present and future! Focus on what you really want in life and work toward achieving those things so you can fulfill everything you want in life.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Real Life Isn’t Boring! How to Live Life with No Regrets\n\nToday we are going to talk about Real Life Isn’t Boring! How to Live Life with No Regrets.\n\nLife goes by so quickly – don’t miss out on the extraordinary opportunities you have to live life without regret! Ask yourself this question, if you left this world tomorrow, would you feel as if you lived life to the fullest extent?\n\nWhile you can’t turn back the clock and change past events, would you – if you had the power – change the way things are now? \n\nThen let me ask you, what is real life supposed to be about?\n\nI challenge you to break that false perception and create a new rule of your own.\n\nIf you could live life exactly as you wanted, what would you change? If you could change three things in your life – right now – what would they be? \n\nDo not waste one more day of your precious life. Take stock of the life you live now and the life you would like to live, and start moving in that direction. \n\nUtilize the Quality of Life Enhancer™ online free exercise to help you create your list. You can find this online tool at www.AccountabilityCoach.com (under the complimentary silver membership section). Share it with your family and others who you think will benefit from this exercise. Create the kind of life you truly want and one with no or fewer regrets. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about how to Stop Procrastinating in 4 Easy Steps.\n\nProcrastination, also known as dilly-dallying, dragging your feet, and excuse making is something we have all experienced at one time or another. The learned bad habits of our teens and early adult life (all those times we put off doing our homework and college term papers) can continue to haunt us well into our professional years.\n\nActually, there is no such thing as healthy procrastination. To understand, let’s get to the root of the issue.\n\nWe talk about why people procrastinate to begin with.\n\nSo how do we stop procrastinating?\n\nLearn how to Just DO IT in 4 easy steps!\n\nThe Just DO IT (Determine – Outline – Intend – Tackle) system allows you to understand the root of your fear, so you can address it – and correct it – relieving the anxiety that does nothing but take away from your potential. Moreover, when anxiety no longer occupies your energy, you can focus on the goal at hand and accomplish it with confidence, peace of mind, and ease.\n\nBy using this system, you will not only gain confidence, it will improve:\n\n•\tPeace of mind: reduced anxiety means less stress\n•\tSkill expansion: learn how to break down the most difficult task and set it up for success\n•\tTime management: with easy steps to follow, you accomplish more in less time\n•\tFocus: when you eliminate the fear, you can focus on the goal and get to it!\n•\tAdaptability: the DO IT system can be applied to any project in any industry\n•\tOverall success: When you overcome fear, intend the desired outcome, and tackle without excuses you become unstoppable.\n\nStop procrastinating and just DO IT!\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Are You Committed To Your Success?\n\nSure, many entrepreneurs say they are committed to their success, but are they really?\n\nWhen it comes to commitment to your success, there has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule to back it up. This rule is especially true for entrepreneurs, simply because there is no one to point the finger at should things not work out as planned. As an entrepreneur, you are the one holding the key to your success and no one, but you, can be held accountable.\n\nOnce you make a commitment to something, there absolutely has to be a “no excuses - no exception” rule, because that is the only rule that separates the failures from the successes. \nImagine what would happen if you were to commit to your success only 99% of the time:\n\nSee how much of a difference there is between 99% and 100% commitment? Although 1% doesn’t sound like much, reaching 100% commitment at every opportunity is not always easy. The only way to truly hold a reputation for commitment is by consistently demonstrating 100% to each and every task. Once genuine commitment is displayed, your success is inevitable.\n\nThere are two rules when it comes to your success, and a sure-fire way to catapult your success, but they only work when you are 100% committed! We discuss these two rules.\n\nYou must embrace commitment to your goals along with never ending improvement if you wish to reach true success. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 6 Management Strategies for Organizational Change Success.\n\nHuman beings tend to resist anything they view as stressful, and let’s face it, organizational changes are about as stressful as it can get!\n\nFor most of us, familiarity with our surroundings, our relationships and our working environment allows us to reside safely inside our comfort zone. And comfort equals security.\n\nBut when our comfort zone is detonated by changes in management or organizational systems, we implode, seeking the shelter of our innate desire to resist, at all costs.\n\nChanges that occur outside of our control force us to adapt to new rules, new systems and new policies which can, at the outset, make us feel uncomfortable and insecure.\n\nWe discuss the 6 Management Strategies to Avert Resistance.\n\nOrganizational changes within a business often prove to be a suitable testing ground for leadership qualities; from the employees all the way through to top level management. \n\nThose who possess the qualities that define a good leader often emerge during the stressful environment that usually accompanies change. This creates an ideal opportunity for potential leaders to display those qualities and be recognized accordingly. \n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Join the Silver Inner Circle (IT’S FREE) and receive 10% off on ALL products and services, in addition to having access to many assessments and complimentary resources so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want, so you can have the life you desire. Get started today by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and Join the FREE Silver Inner Circle Membership. \nhttp://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/\n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 10 Tactics for Making the Right Business Decisions.\n\nLeadership is not a popularity contest. In business as in life, it’s not always the good ‘guy’ who wins, it’s the ‘guy’ who makes the good decisions.\n\nBusiness leaders are forced to make choices every day. Some of those decisions will prove to be highly successful and innovative; some will dissipate into thin air; some may cause dissention in the ranks, while others may have staff believing they have a chimpanzee in the CEO’s office.\n\nIn the current dynamic and rapidly evolving business world, decisions often have to be made rapidly and without the benefit of a strategic agenda for managing change.\n\nWhat we discuss applies to every form of business, from small and mid-size companies to large corporations.\n\nIn most cases, the decision makers don’t have the luxury of a “wait and see” policy. In that time, multi-million dollar opportunities have been and gone.\n\nA survey of corporate executives by a faculty of the Harvard Business School found that an enormous shift has occurred in the policy making decisions of those responsible for signing off on the expansion and profit potential of corporate America.\n\nThe research findings suggested that 10 points are necessary to provide the required maneuverability and flexibility required to keep pace in a rapidly evolving marketplace.\n\nWe will discuss the 10 skills that are required for helping to make the right business decisions. \nBased on the information in this podcast, ask yourself: How will you apply, improve, or change your business tactics in order to put yourself in the highest probability position to achieve your goals? Update your game plan and implement these new decisions for increased success. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog. Receive 10% off on all learning resources to help you achieve your goals when you join the Silver Inner Circle Membership. It is FREE and you will also have access to many complimentary assessments and tools to help you on your goal achievement journey. Join the Silver Inner Circle today by going to: www.AccountabilityCoach.com \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Choose Wisely: Choose Life.\n\nThe choices you make every minute of every day influence the life you live and the person you are. Make them wisely.\n\nI can choose to eat the bowl of ice cream, knowing I’ll have to spend an extra 30 minutes or more on the treadmill tomorrow, or I can choose to forego the ice cream and feel sorry for myself for at least the next hour or so.\n\nHeck! I choose to eat the ice cream anyway, knowing that I may as well have rubbed the entire bowl straight on my belly, but also accepting the fact that the price I will pay for 2 minutes of glorious ice cream today is 30 minutes or more of hard push on the treadmill tomorrow.\n\nNevertheless, I made the choice and I take full responsibility for making a choice that may not have necessarily been the right one.\n\nThat’s what making choices is all about – taking full responsibility for our actions.\n\nAs Ann Weber, a psychologist from North Carolina says, “Choice is uncomfortable, because it makes us feel responsible. The advantage of indecision is being blameless, but the disadvantage is a life out of control.” \n\nWe talk about 4 personality types who avoid decision making. Do you fall into one of these categories?\n\nConsider this: life doesn’t just happen. The life we choose to lead is dictated by the choices we’ve made in the past, those we make today and those we’ll make in the future.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 7 Ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Staff.\n\nLuckily, the success of your organization isn’t dependent on the singular input of employees like Sarah, but what needs to happen to generate a positive and motivational environment for all your employees, Sarah included?\n\nAs a business leader, the most important lesson you can learn about motivating staff is that what motivates you may not necessarily motivate Sarah or any of the other employees you are responsible for.\n\nMotivation means different things to different people. As a business manager, it is an integral part of your role to observe and learn what inspires and motivates each and every member of your staff.\n\nNext we are going to discuss 7 ideas on how to engage and motivate your staff\n\nAdd any of these ideas into your business to help increase the motivation of your staff so you can experience even better results from them. They will appreciate you thinking enough of them and their abilities to implement these in your organization. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about How Strong Is Your Belief?\n\nWhat you believe about the world at large and how you fit into the general scheme of things will determine who you are and how you relate to the world you live in.\n\nWhat we believe about ourselves is encapsulated in the voice we hear in our head. And what that voice tells us is so powerful it will manifest itself in every action we take, every word we say, and every thought we think.\n\nWe are who we believe ourselves to be.\n\nNobody else but you has access to the turntable of your mind. And only you have the power to change the recording.\n\nWe talk about 10 guidelines to change that old record on the player that goes around in your head, and replace it with a melody you can play for the rest of your life.\n\nTo believe is to give meaning to your life. To believe in yourself harnesses all your strengths, unlocks your potential and creates a world of endless possibilities.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Strategies for Personal Change.\n\nWe live in a dynamic and progressive world and progress cannot occur without change. Your attitude towards change determines how you prepare and adjust to it.\n\nChange is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases we hardly notice it.\n\nSo why do some of us react like a nuclear war is pending when we are confronted with change?\n\nWe are going to discuss 5 Strategies to help you with Personal Change.\n\nDon’t waste time and energy fighting the inevitable. Learn to see change as a new adventure on the road through life and embrace the future!\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 6 Ideas for Creating a New World of Opportunities.\n\nAccording to the laws of physics and aerodynamics, a bumble bee can’t fly. So…try telling a bumble bee that!\n\nOur beliefs about ourselves, those around us and the world at large affect who we are and how we behave. Beliefs are merely thoughts that with a little encouragement and repetition from our over-active minds transform into facts. Or so we are led to believe. \n\nOnce we have formed a self-limiting belief, we continue to pursue evidence to prove that our belief is real. These beliefs are backed up by our self-talk, providing further evidence to back up our negative thoughts.\n\nSo, how do we break the vicious cycle of self-limiting beliefs and create more positive outcomes?\n\nWe discuss a 6 Step Plan to Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs\n\nBreaking a self-limiting belief is like seeing the world for the first time without the lens cap on. A brave new world of opportunity that you never knew existed is out there, waiting just for you. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about how Wasted Time Adds Up – How you can make more money by focusing on your high pay-off activities (or have more time to do what you want)?\n\nHow much time do you think you waste each day? Really think about this for a minute – how much time do you think you waste each day? Remember it all adds up. Five minutes here, 10 minutes, there 30 minutes on something fun yet not productive. \n\nWhen we asked people how much time do they think they waste in a day, many of them said approx. 2 hours per day. So we will use this as our example. You can easily do the math for yourself depending on the number you came up with for how much time you think you waste each day. \n\nHere’s an example of someone who said they ‘waste’ 2 hours per day.\n\n2 hours per day\n= 10 hours per week\n= 1 week per month\n= 12 weeks per year\nDivide by 4 and you get a whopping 3 months per year that is spent in non-productive time. \n\nNow, let’s not dwell on the non-productive time that we waste. Let’s see what that time is worth to us in revenue per year if we utilize that 2 hours per day on high pay-off activities. \n\nEven if you start by being more effective and not letting time-wasters and distractions get in your way for 30 minutes per day, you will make even more money and have the option to take more time to do what you want to do. How can you apply this concept in your life so you can achieve more of your goals?\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are honored today to have a very special guest to talk about a resource that you may want to take advantage of so you can be even more successful. Our guest today is Brian Collins. Brian is a Naval Academy graduate, and former submariner. He is also a man of some 30 years experience in television, theatre, movies, and public speaking. He's been in 'General Hospital', 'The Young and Restless', and many other soaps and series; performed on stage in Europe and the U.S.; and has given presentations in just about every major European country, in just about every major European language. And he’s done all this, without memorizing a single word. Here to tell us how he does it, and how you can, too, is Brian Collins.\n\nOne way to help you be successful is to leverage resources so you can be even more productive. There are many ways to leverage the many resources available to us. The Earprompter is one way to leverage a resource that can help us be even more successful. Enjoy the interview. I certainly did, and I also found him and the whole Earprompter resource very interesting. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. \nGet your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about What Are You Committed To? The 4 Factors for Effective Commitment.\n\nCommitment means being bound by a course of action to bring about the desired results. It is one of the most powerful personal traits we can aim to achieve.\n\nBeing committed to yourself, your goals, your business and your relationships is what raises you above the mediocre, because people who honor their commitments stand out in the crowd.\n\nNot honoring your commitment destroys your credibility, dependability, and trustworthiness. Enjoy the discussion on the four factors for effective commitment.\n\nWhat it takes is a shared desire to achieve the same vision and determination to succeed no matter what obstacles are placed in your path.\n\nWhat will you do next to increase your commitments? Make a list and begin implementing them in your life.\n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Hello and Welcome to The Accountability Coach Podcast. Today we are going to talk about 20 Sure Fire Ways To Boost Self Confidence.\n\nOur level of self confidence is related to our level of self esteem. It is the difference between whether we soar like eagles or huddle like turkeys.\n\nA healthy dose of self confidence increases your opportunities for success, improves your relationships on a business level as well as a personal level and makes you a better person to be around.\n\nLike many aspects of life, we choose whether we want to live a fulfilling, confident, and happy existence or live in perpetual fear of failure, clinging on to what little self esteem we possess.\n\nIf you feel you could do with a shot of self confidence, here are 20 powerful tips to boost your confidence.\n\nAs you listen to this podcast, think about which one of these 20 tips will you add into your life to boost your confidence? Make a list and begin adding them one a time. \n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We are honored today to have a very special guest. Our guest today is Terry Brock. Terry Brock is an internationally recognized professional speaker, syndicated columnist and marketing coach. He has helped businesses in 35 countries to use innovative marketing ideas since 1983. Recently, Terry, along with our own Bill Bachrach, was inducted in the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. \n\nTerry is known for, and will be talking to us today about, helping entrepreneurs to leverage technology build quality, value-for-value business relationships.\"\n\nTerry shares great information with us today to help us be even more successful. \n\nConcepts we discussed included the following.\n- Why are we seeing such a dramatic rise in tools for social networking and social media?\n\n- What are the most important things for entrepreneurs and trusted advisors to bear in mind when using social media and social networking?\n\n- What key technologies do you find most helpful in building business relationships?\n\n- How do you see people embracing technology and using it in business today?\n\n- What would you say are the most important skills necessary for success today and into tomorrow?\n\n- We talked about Google Analytics which is like a clipping service to get notified of people or companies you want to know more about and if someone is posting things on the internet about them. \n\n- We talked about how to leverage social media and networks to attract clients and get more referrals.\n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 16 Ways to Get More Stuff Done.\n\nIn a perfect world, we would all like to work less and play more. The slogan “work smarter, not harder” has been around for a long time, and yet how many of us can truly say we practice working smarter every day of our working lives?\n\nAlthough “work smarter, not harder” seems to have become the daily mantra for working people, most of them will tell you it’s a whole lot easier to say it than it is to do it!\n\nNevertheless, to operate effectively in the current fast-paced business environment, working smarter is a necessity.\n\nHere is a list of 16 of the most valuable ideas and concepts to help you work smarter, not harder.\n\nChoose 2-4 of these concepts to immediately implement into your life in the next 30 days so you can achieve your goals. Make a decision today that you are going to “work smarter, not harder” so you can be even more successful and enjoy a more balanced life.\n\nTake advantage of the many complimentary resources, including the special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Bad habits can be difficult to break. Bad habits are a repetitive form of behavior that becomes so enmeshed in your psyche, they quickly become instinctual and involuntary.\n\nEach year people spend thousands of hours and dollars attempting to break free of a pattern of bad behavior, but the majority fails.\n\nWhy?\n\nBecause there is no magical solution. Breaking a bad habit typically requires hard work and there are no shortcuts.\n\nTo effectively change a bad habit, you need to firstly recognize that the habit exists, and then make a conscious decision to overcome it. Listen to and apply these 10 tips to help you break bad habits. \n\nRemember: bad habits may be hard to break, but new habits can transform your life.\n\nWhat ‘bad’ habits do you have that you want to change or eliminate? Begin to transform your life today so you can be even more successful and enjoy a more balanced life. \n\nTake advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. Anne is Author of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copies today. \n\nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a very special guest. Our guest today is Belinda Fuchs. Belinda is a Financial Success Coach and CPA who is changing the money game. Belinda is the founder and president of OwnYourMoney.com, a financial coaching and education company teaching individuals, couples, and business owners how to make personal finance and small business success rewarding, manageable, and profitable. Belinda hosts the TV show “Money On Your Mind” and radio show “Own Your Money: Financial Intelligence for the Modern Woman.” She’s been called on as the financial guru for Boston’s ABC and NBC networks, Yahoo! Finance, SmartMoney.com, Inc.com, The Saturday Evening Post, Today’s Financial Women, The Boston Business Journal, and even the Encyclopedia Britannica. Belinda has a passion for helping people appreciate their self-worth and realize their financial goals. \n\nToday, Belinda is going to talk about Building Your Dream Team. She will share 3 Steps to Maximizing Your Time and Your Money. \n\nEnjoy the interview with Belinda.\n \nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. Take advantage of the complimentary special report on Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com. To help keep you focused on these activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement program so you can begin achieving your goals in the timeframe you want so you can have the life you desire. Get started by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and review all the resources and tools available to you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\n\nAuthor of Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule and Live Life with No Regrets. Get your copy today."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 8 Powerful Ways to Maintain Persistence.\n\nPersistence is the ability to continue to get up no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down. It requires will power, flexibility, strength of character, determination and a desire to succeed at all costs. \n\nPersistence is about having a vision and working towards that goal. \n\nThe value of persistence lies in maintaining your goal while re-positioning yourself to get there without continually hitting your head against a brick wall.\n\nSo, what can you do to maintain persistence?\n\nWe will discuss 8 tips to help you persist so you can achieve all of your goals.\n\nDecide which of these 8 tips you apply or apply even better in your life so you can achieve your goals.\n\nWant more Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life? On www.AccountabilityCoach.com, you have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now. \n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about the Art of Effective Delegation as it relates to getting more things done.\n\nLearning the delicate art of delegation usually requires a lot practice and patience. It's a fine dance of constant refinement and adjustment to find the perfect balance of effective delegation that allows you to take your business to the next level. \n\nAny successful business relies on a team structure for growth and efficiency. While one person may be able to do a lot, it’s not possible for one person to do everything, and at some point, a team structure is a necessity. \n\nAs you’ve learned, people who work with me learn to focus their time on only the highest pay-off activities in order to help them reach their goals faster. So what do these people do to accomplish these less important tasks? They delegate.\n\nThink about your daily routine for a moment. How would your life be improved if someone else handled these “low-pay off tasks,” freeing up your time to take on more important matters?\n\nIn an effort to maximize your time, you want to stay focused on only doing your highest pay-off activities, so you might have to delegate, delay, or drop other things in order to have highest probability of achieving your goals.\n\nThe goal is for you to spend your time with the greatest efficiency. If you are not happy with the amount of time you are spending each day on your activities, reorganize, delegate, and change your calendar around until your time is spent achieving your professional and personal goals.\n\nWalt Disney says: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”\n\nOn www.AccountabilityCoach.com, you have access to at least 11 complimentary personal development resources and tools you can take advantage of right now. Start with the 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life.\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. This program is effective & powerful at improving every area in your life in 30 days' time. This program will change \"bad\" habits into habits that will lead you to achieving ALL your personal and business goals. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nFor more information on the art of effective delegation, go to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and obtain the educational audio on this subject.\n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Confidence, Belief, and Effective Calendaring / Time Management.\n\nFocus on activities within your control. While you cannot control other people, communication is key for establishing effective accountability measurements to help ensure things are completed on schedule. \n\nSo what can you control? \nYOU! \n\nWake up each day with extra Confidence because people need to take some of your confidence to help them get through whatever they are going through. You have to come across with confidence because you believe in what you do and how you can make a difference in people’s lives. \n\nSo what do you need to do every night to wake up each day with extra confidence to help clients and prospects? What do you have to do each day to gladly give some of your extra confidence away to help others have more confidence in your and what you can do to help them?\n\nFocus on what you can control and do those things that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals for the reasons that are important to you. Stop letting things outside of your control affect you. \n\nOne of the success principles of any successful person is effectively calendaring and time management. The important part of calendaring is first to put all of the ‘right’ activities on the calendar and then HONOR the calendar. For some, this is the hardest part to do. They let too many distractions or other things get in their way of honoring their calendar. \n\nAlways put yourself in the highest probability position to achieve your goals. Each activity has a desired result or outcome. You want to always ask yourself, what has to happen to help ensure, the best possibility, that you achieve your desired outcome. Prepare to achieve your goal. \n\nFocus on the results you want today, next week, next month, this year, and with every conversation and activity you do. Make sure to do whatever you need to do to wake up each day with extra confidence to give away. Believe in yourself and what you do and others will want to do business with you. Focus on what you can control and do those things and you will be successful – personally and professionally. Create your reality! You can do it!\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study program so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.AccountabilityCoach.com and reviewing the program to see if this is right for you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Our special guest today is Willie Jolley. Willie has been called the most powerful speaker, singer and author combinations in the world today! He speaks to major companies and organizations around the world… and has developed a reputation for results! And you know my motto is Excuses Don’t Count and Results do Rule!\n\nHe’s authored two international best-selling books: “It Only Takes a Minute To Change Your Life!” and “A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback.” And his newest book, “An Attitude of Excellence” is creating a great buzz! \n\nBecause Willie Jolley’s goal is to help you grow and exceed your goals I thought he would be a great person to interview today.\n\nAre you ready for the Willie Jolley Experience! \n\nAnne: Willie, let’s start off our time today by talking about Attitude. How does one create an Attitude of Excellence, if we currently don’t have one?\n\nAnne: Willie, you wrote a book called “It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life!” \nYou’ve heard many people say it takes 21 days to change a habit. I believe we can change a habit in a second. Just choose to change it and you can change it.\n\nAnne: I’d like to get your perspective on this Willie. How does a person go about taking a minute to change their life, assuming they know they need to make some changes in order to get from where they are now to where they want to be in life?\n\nAnne: As you heard, I’m a believer in having a balanced life. How do you suggest people listening to this call today have an even more balanced life so they can grow and exceed their goals?\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nInvest in the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study program so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. This program is effective & powerful at improving every area in your life in 30 days' time. This program will change \"bad\" habits into habits that will lead you to achieving ALL your personal and business goals. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 11 Guidelines for Increasing the Power of Focus. \n\nIf asked, what is the one defining quality that sets great leaders apart from their wannabe counterparts, it would have to be their ability to maintain focus on the important issues.\n\nFor the majority of us, the power to focus on one task at a time and see it through to completion is not an innate gift. Focus is a learned response, so if we want to achieve the professional, personal and social goals we imagine, we have to first learn how to focus on what we want.\n\nWe now live in a frenetic, activity-filled, multi-tasking, instant gratification society, so it is easy to get lost in the distractions that bombard us from every angle. How many times have you found yourself on the phone talking to a client, while reading your emails, hitting the “Reply” button and then typing out a response? Where is your focus while you are completing a number of individual tasks at the same time?\n\nFocus requires that we learn to differentiate between the “urgent” and the “important” tasks. \nThe power of focus lies in your ability to distinguish the urgent from the important; and concentrate your energy on the important.\n\nWe discuss 11 guidelines to help re-direct your focus and prioritize getting the important things done first.\n\nStaying focused requires effort and determination, but like any project we want to achieve, perfect practice makes perfect!\n\nOn www.AccountabilityCoach.com, you have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now. To help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study program so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Make it a great day, today and every day."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about What Are You Committed To? The 4 Factors for Effective Commitment\n\nCommitment means being bound by a course of action to bring about the desired results. It is one of the most powerful personal traits we can aim to achieve.\n\nOur greatest leaders and the most successful business people all share common belief systems – determination, strength of purpose, and commitment.\n\nBeing committed to yourself, your goals, your business and your relationships is what raises you above the mediocre, because people who honor their commitments stand out in the crowd.\n\nBy honoring your commitments, you keep your promises and stay true to your word. Honoring your commitments also means that you promise to see them through to the very end, come what may.\n\nNot honoring your commitment destroys your credibility, dependability, and trustworthiness. Enjoy listening to the 4 Factors for Effective Commitment.\n\nWhat will you do next to increase your commitments? Make a list and begin implementing them in your life.\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). \n\nReview the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff actives that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. \n\nDownload the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Proven Methods to Pump Up Productivity\n\nAsk the management team at any organization, large or small, to list their top 5 business priorities and you’ll undoubtedly find “improve productivity” on that list.\n\nThe nature of doing business today is focused on finding the competitive edge; therefore, the companies with the highest levels of productivity are going to be the clear winners.\n\nMeasuring business productivity differs from one company to the next, but measuring personal productivity is more clearly defined. So we are going to focus on the management skills necessary to build a more productive workforce.\n\nAs dynamic enterprises move towards more autonomous decision making processes to keep pace with rapidly expanding marketplaces, the flow-through effect encompasses increased productivity, a more creative and inventive workforce as well as improvements in the timely delivery of new technologies, products and services.\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal and professional development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). Download the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today. Subscribe to The Accountability Coach blog by going to www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Strategies for Personal Change.\n\nChange is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases we hardly notice it.\n\nWe change our hairstyles, our fashions, our relationships, our opinion, or we re-arrange the furniture; all with little or no resistance.\n\nSo why do some of us react like a nuclear war is pending when we are confronted with change?\n\nSo what coping mechanisms can we put in place to ensure we embrace change with a positive attitude and a sense of excitement in the possibilities?\n\nWe will discuss 5 Strategies for Personal Change.\n\nDon’t waste time and energy fighting the inevitable. Learn to see change as a new adventure on the road through life and embrace the future!\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). Including the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today\nReview the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff actives that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. \nSubscribe to The Accountability Coach blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 11 Positive Ways to Maintain Self Motivation\n\nLike so many of our character traits, motivation isn’t awarded to us as a birth rate. Instead, motivation is a positive, stimulating power source we plug into with our actions and our way of thinking.\n\nSelf motivation cannot exist without purpose and often we find it difficult to locate and create the stimulus and passion that drives us to become motivated, alive and ripe with anticipation.\n\nSo what can we do to increase our motivation and find the passion that drives us upward and onward?\n\nWe are going to talk about 11 powerful solutions to help you become more self motivated.\n\nImplement these concepts into your life to help you increase and maintain your motivation.\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). Download the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today. \n\nSubscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog by going to www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 7 Ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Staff / Team Members\n\nAs a business leader or small business owner, the most important lesson you can learn about motivating staff is that what motivates you may not necessarily motivate any of the other employees you are responsible for. Motivation means different things to different people. As a business manager or small business owner, it is an integral part of your role to observe and learn what inspires and motivates each and every member of your staff.\n\nHowever, having said that, recent psychoanalytical studies on what influences employees to become engaged and proactive yielded a defined methodology that proved to be universally effective.\n\nWe will discuss 7 Ideas on How to Engage and Motivate Your Staff / Team Members\n\nYou have access to at least 11 free personal development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). Subscribe to the blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \n\nDownload the FREE 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today. \n\nReview the 30-day Goal Achievement self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff actives that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about you distracting you, discipline, and applying the 4 D Formula for helping you focus on your high payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals.\n\nThe ‘stuff’ in your head is distracting you!\nDo you have things continually going on in your head of all you have to do today, tomorrow, next week, etc? Those are distractions! When you effectively use your calendar and master task list on a consistent basis you don’t have to have all these things going on in your head thinking you have to remember them and being afraid you are going to forget to do something. \n\nDo some of these things you have in your head keep you up at night? When you take them out of your head and put them on your master task list and on your calendar, you can sleep better every night. \n\nYou will be more in control and you will feel a sense of relief. Don’t believe me, try this for yourself and you will be like the many people I coach who have that sigh of relief when they get all these distractions out of their head and in the proper place (that you review and honor – did I forget to mention this part…). \n\nStop distracting yourself with all your thoughts. Do it today. Let me know how I can help you. \n\nOne of the best lessons I ever learned to reduce low pay off activities and leave time for the HPAs is the four D formula for assessing the things in your life. You have too many things to do and not enough time so how do you decide.\n\nConsider ever action item in your life and apply the 4 D formula. \n\nApply discipline to effectively using your calendar to take the things going around in your head that are distracting.\n\nReview the 30-day goal achievement self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff actives that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success and a fantastic quality of life. (http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php) \n\nDownload the free 27-page Special Report: Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life by going to www.AccountabilityCoach.com today. \n \nYou have access to at least 11 free personal and professional development resources you can take advantage of right now (www.AccountabilityCoach.com). \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Our special guest today is Tony Langenderfer who is the head of Expert Auto Consultants, Inc. I affectionately call him, The Car Dude. He is a widely recognized automobile expert. He has exhaustively studied the automobile industry and continually keeps up with the latest information about new model cars and trucks as well as private and government research and test results. Armed with a computer and an encyclopedic knowledge of the automobile market, Tony acts as “buyers’ agent” for clients, saving them considerable time, hassles, and money. His clients save money because his firm is able to negotiate more favorable prices and terms than the most buyers. Enjoy the interview with Tony and leverage his services should you need to buy or lease a vehicle.\n\nFor more information about how Tony can assist you with your vehicle buying or leasing, call 865-777-2277 or email him at cardude@IBuyCars4u.com. \n\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. \nInvest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. \n\nGet started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "I believe there are 3 important areas that will help support you in growing your business and achieving your next level of success. Belief, Confidence, Focus\n\nChanging your circumstances and creating the life you really want starts with creating a high level of belief that allows you to feel that you can achieve anything you set your mind upon. With conviction and desire, you will be unstoppable because you will believe that anything is possible. As a result, you will create the life you have always dreamed about having.\n\nThe reality is this, whatever you believe is what you have created and will create in your life. A healthy belief system gives you the confidence to achieve any goal you set for yourself, while a weak belief system creates habits that sabotage your ability to achieve your goals. \n\nThe other area that will help support you in being successful is Confidence – \nI believe we all need to wake up every day with extra confidence to give away to those who need some confidence because they don’t have any or don’t have much to get them though the day. What do you have to do to make sure you wake up every day with extra confidence and still have some left over for you by the end of the day? \n\nThe ability to really Focus on what you can control and do those things that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals for the reasons that are important to you is another key area in being successful. Stop letting things outside of your control negatively affect you. \n\nWhat can you control? Your activities and your emotions. We just talked about 2 emotions you can control – your BELIEF and your CONFIDENCE. \n\nWork on increasing your focus on your Highest Payoff Activities will put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals. Stop complaining or blaming others for things that you can’t control anyway. Focus on you and what you can control and you will be even more successful and much happier.\n\nLearn the Keys to Working Less, Making More Money, and Having a More Balanced Life with the 30-day Goal Achievement Self-study Course. Besides all the learning tools to help keep you focused on the ‘right’ activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals, it includes 4 audios to help you create even greater success this year and next year. Go to www.AccountabilityCoach.com to view all the tools and resources included in the 30-day Goal Achievement course that is only $97 US. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we have a special guest. One of the important tools I use as an accountability coach is the Wheel of Life. The Wheel of Life I use, because not all are the same, has 8 areas that we regularly focus on. One of those areas is personal and spiritual development. Our special guest, Pete Winiarski, is the co-founder of the Dear God Letter process, a technology to accelerate your results.\n\nPete is president of Win Enterprises, LLC, is a Results Coach and Consultant who helps success-motivated people and businesses put systems in place to help them achieve their goals. He has years of experience in leadership roles in Corporate America and as an Entrepreneur. Pete is the founder of the Institute of Success and Goal Achievement, i-saga.net, which is an on-line resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to get to the next level of success. Given the current difficult economic times, Pete is in high demand in all areas of his business\n\nYou will enjoy the program and receive value from listening. My hope is that you explore the Dear God Letter process and try it for yourself to help you accelerate your results. Let me know how I can help.\n\nOn www.AccountabilityCoach.com, you have access to at least 11 free professional and personal development resources you can take advantage of right now. \n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Steps to Creating Successful Results with High Self-esteem.\n\nHaving high self-esteem will give you the edge you need to apply confidence to every situation that demands it. Self-esteem is the combination of trust and belief in your talents and the ability to successfully complete the task at hand. It all starts with a clear identification of your talents, complemented by your understanding of their value. When you can acknowledge the value in your talents, you can acknowledge the value in yourself and that builds your self-esteem.\n\nThe bottom line is that high self-esteem contributes to successful action because when action is supported by confidence, you encourage the likelihood for positive results. Approach any situation with low self-esteem and you could be setting yourself up for failure. The first step in creating high self-esteem is first understanding the value you bring to every situation. If you're missing an understanding of who you really are, it's difficult to effectively apply yourself in the situations that come your way.\n\nThrough a series of four steps, you will learn how to grasp an understanding of your strengths and talents and how they contribute value to all situations. Lastly, you will understand how to build trust in your ability to deliver future successful results. We will discuss each of the 4 steps more in detail. They are:\n1.\tIdentify your strengths and talents\n2.\tIdentify your accomplishments\n3.\tCreate new accomplishments you can be proud of\n4.\tHow to trust yourself to be successful in every situation\n\nWhen you apply your high self-esteem to your business, you have the competitive edge. With high self-esteem, you'll know you're the right person for the job because you will have a keen understanding of your talents and the value you bring to the situation. Complement that with the confidence in your ability to deliver what the situation calls for and you have the winning combination. That winning combination will give you the confidence to present yourself effectively to the client and obtain business or get the job. When you can convey your high self-esteem to people, they will want to do business with you and look forward to it – plain and simple. You Rule!\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Commitments That Can Impact Your Success.\n\nHave you ever made a commitment to yourself or someone and for whatever reason, didn’t follow through? How did you feel? \n\nWe are going to talk about what commitment means to you along with 4 Commitments to remember. When you analyze these 4 commitments you will notice that they are not that “secretive” at all, rather, disciplines based upon common sense. \n\nWe will also discuss how hard it is to stay committed and what to do about it.\n\nIt’s not always easy to stay committed to your purpose, especially in troublesome times. Successful individuals will eventually achieve their reputation because their commitment was true: they approach their plans with determination and persistence. \n\nCommitment is most important when times get tough. Before embarking upon a new journey, plan your future well and prepare for the worst, while always hoping for the best. Welcome adversity because these are your challenges to overcome. These are the obstacles that hold you back from achieving your dream. These are tests for you to pass to show the world just how committed you are to making a difference for yourself and for others. \n\nMy hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful – personally and professionally. To help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. This program is effective & powerful at improving every area in your life in 30 days' time. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Thanks for listening."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 7 Steps to Effective Communication that Gets Results.\n\nCommunication is everything in business and in all of our relationships. Honestly, how else would people communicate? In order to enjoy an agreeable business and personal discussion, the communication level has to be excellent. How does one communicate effectively? Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect. We are now going to talk about 7 steps to effective communication that produces results.\n\nThe more effective you can be with your communication the more successful you will be – personally and professionally. Communication can be extremely powerful in helping you or it can hurt you. Apply any or all of the seven steps we just talked about and set goals around enhancing your communication so you can experience even greater results in your business and personal life.\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.AccountabilityCoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Optimizing Effective and Efficient Behavior for Increased Success. Ask any successful business owner or entrepreneur and they will tell you one of the number one rules to optimizing the success of a business starts with producing effective results with the greatest efficiency. \n\nSo how do you improve your career or business by improving effectiveness and efficiency? We begin by reviewing the difference between the two terms.\n\nEffectiveness is the building block, while efficiency is the process of refinement. The better you become at effecting positive results with the greatest efficiency of effort, the bigger asset you become - and so does your business. \n\nOptimizing effectiveness and efficiency doesn’t have any relation to IQ or intelligence levels, it‘s really an awareness of your habits. It’s a delicate balance between effecting positive results with the least amount of energy expenditure. This essentially means that you expend the least amount of energy with the largest return - while effectively creating the desired result. \n\nImproving effectiveness and efficiency may require improving organizational skills, maintaining a greater focus, task delegation, getting eight hours of sleep every night, or any other number of factors. Although adjustments vary from person to person, the factors remain constant and compile a set of success principles. Begin working on increasing your effectiveness and efficiency today and enjoy the benefits you receive as a result. You'll find that you will accomplish more in less time and feel great about your progress every day. \n\nAt www.AccountabilityCoach.com, you have access to at least 12 free personal and professional development resources you can take advantage of right now. To help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 8 Ideas for Getting Things Done…The Right Way.\n\nWe all want more success and the fear of failure can often be the driving force of our actions. We work long hours, sacrifice personal time, and even sleep. We put our heart and soul into what we're trying to achieve, only to find that we're spinning our wheels. We think we're getting things done, because at the end of the day all of our Action List items are crossed out; but did we really get closer to achieving our goals? The fact is, most of us accomplish a whole list of things by the end of the day, but have little to show for it. Your success depends on what you are doing and the way you are getting things done. If you're not moving closer to your goal achievement, you are not getting things done the right way.\n\nThe good news is - getting things done the right way requires only a simple shift in your actions. There are only two ways of getting things done; one way leads to your success, while the other keeps you in the same position you're in right now. \n\nGetting things done the right way, can take you from spinning your wheels to; creating more time, expending less effort, reducing frustration and moving you closer to your goals with every single action. This is possible because success relies on one principle: success takes successful actions. We are going to talk about 8 ideas for getting things done the right way. \n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Take advantage of all the free tools and resources available to you at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "How Much Food Can I Eat? by Guest, Denis Collier\nToday we have a special guest. One of the important tools I use as an accountability coach is the Wheel of Life. The Wheel of Life I use, because not all are the same, has 8 areas that we regularly focus on. One of those areas is health and fitness. Our special guest, Denis Collier, is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and has a Masters degree in Kinesiology. The company he founded specializes in helping individuals reach their most valuable goals by integrating nutrition with a physically active lifestyle. \n\nAs far as nutrition goes, there are tons of different topics we could discuss. Today, I would like to talk about a very fundamental concept – kind of really go back to the basics. I think a lot of people simply want to know “How much food can I eat?” \n\nDenis answers:\n – How much food can we eat?\n- It might be difficult to give specific recommendations on how many calories an individual needs. Are there any guidelines you can give here today for the individuals listening?\n- What are the problems with calculating your Caloric requirement using just the method you described?\n- How do you determine how much your client’s can actually eat?\n- As it relates to how much should I eat, what do you recommend, as a registered dietitian, what percentage of fat, protein, and carbs per meal or per day should we try and eat? \n\nDenis provided us with some great insights and things to think about and implement so we can be healthier. For those of you who might be interested in learning more about Denis, he has a program called The Fitness Phone. The Fitness Phone is a revolutionary way to consistently access the world’s leading health and fitness experts – and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Feel free to review his website by going to www.thefitnessphone.com. \n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. You will find personal and professional development audio learning programs on a myriad of topics at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Choose the ones that will be of the most value to you in achieving your goals so you can be even more successful – professionally and personally. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Specific Ideas to Keep You, as a business owner and entrepreneur, Focused so You Can Achieve Your Goals. \n\nThis is a customized educational tele-seminar that will help you answer some important questions and discuss specific topics to help you achieve your goals. This is a one-hour program as opposed to my usual 7-20 minute podcasts. \n\nAGENDA\n- Are you where you want to be? If not, how come?\n- Why don't people achieve their results?\n- What are the common stumbling blocks that hold most people back?\n- Single Simple Doable Things to deal with the squid on our faces. \n- Describe the typical advisors problems and some simple ideas to get us on track. \n- What can a coach do for us?\n- Why most Coaching works per se, but where or what should be added....\n\nEnjoy!\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. You will find personal and professional development tele-seminars at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Choose the ones that will be of the most value to you in achieving your goals so you can be even more successful – professionally and personally. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about how Persistence Pays Off. Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure. Never, never give up - there is always a way.\n\nIf you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way. With persistence and consistent action you will make it happen. If you don't believe me, listen carefully.\n\nThere are thousands of examples of ordinary people achieving extraordinary goals; these are just a few examples of how persistence paid off. Achieving your goals requires you to take consistent action, be persistent, and maintain a resolve to simply not give up. Here are 5 steps you can take today, to get you closer to achieving your goals.\n\n1. Take Measurable Actions - Every Day!\n\n2. Keep Showing Up\n\n3. Remain Objective About Your Obstacles\n\n4. Learn to Say “Next!”\n\n5. Track Your Progress\n\nThe road to success isn’t always easy - but it isn’t always hard. There may be times when you have to talk yourself through periods of self-doubt, and there will definitely be times when you defy the odds. Never, never give up because there is always a way to achieve your goals and experience the life you truly desire.\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We are honored to have an expert with us today to talk about the value of vitamin and mineral supplements in our diet. Denis Collier is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and has a Masters degree in Kinesiology. The company he founded specializes in helping individuals reach their most valuable goals by integrating nutrition with a physically active lifestyle. \n\nNutrition is often a very confusing topic. There is a ton of information out there, some from reputable sources, some from not so reputable sources. One area in particular that I think people find confusing is the area of vitamin and mineral supplements. There are just so many products out there, and so much information. Denis will help us clear up some of the confusion on this topic and give us the straight information. \n\nDenis has a program called The Fitness Phone. The Fitness Phone is a revolutionary way to consistently access the world’s leading health and fitness experts – and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Feel free to review his website by going to www.thefitnessphone.com. \n\nEnjoy the Podcast. I know you receive value from it.\n\nTo help keep you focused on the activities that produce the results you want, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Tips on Making Successful Commitments That Produce Results.\n\nMost of us cringe when we hear the word “commitment” because we associate it with feelings of sacrifice. Our commitments fail because we get caught up in the struggle of trying to change where life seems to be taking us and where we want to go. Our every day habits consume our thoughts - leaving no room for thoughts of why we started the process in the first place. The diet becomes a struggle between exercise and chocolate cake; the budget becomes a struggle between spending and saving, so on and so on.\n\nThe struggle ends up consuming us and we give up trying to change because it’s just too hard. What we thought would be efforts to lead us to a new life, end up being just a temporary change. We’ve tried before and failed again, and the conclusion comes down to a discouraged excuse - I just couldn’t do it, I didn’t have time, or it was too hard.\n\nThe truth is making a successful commitment is nothing more than a making a choice to create a desired future outcome. You may say that people who stick to their commitments are an exception, and you are definitely not one of those people. Well, I’m here to tell you that commitments are not personality specific. Each of us has the capability to set successful commitments. So now you’re saying, if that’s the case, why do so many of us fail? Because most people don’t know how to make the decisions that create successful commitment.\n \nIf you’ve tried and failed in past commitments, it doesn’t matter. The past is the past, and you are a different person today. Starting right now, you are now armed with the strength and the tools you need to successfully commit to creating your desired future outcome.\n\nTo help keep you focused, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. You will find personal and professional development tele-seminars at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Choose the ones that will be of the most value to you in achieving your goals so you can be even more successful – professionally and personally. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 4 Steps to Increase the Power of Your Focus.\n\nLiving your life without practicing The Power of Focus, is like trying to hit the bull’s eye of a target you can’t see. You can spend hours launching arrows, only to miss the target entirely. You become exhausted and frustrated when your repeated efforts don’t show the results you are trying to achieve. This is what it feels like to operate without The Power of Focus.\n\nTo get to where you want to be, you must hold clear in your mind what you most want. Your subconscious mind is a powerful, goal-achieving machine, but it can’t lead you to your desired goal, if you don’t provide it with a specific target. If it doesn’t have a clear and specific target, it can’t get you there. As Stephen Covey would say, you must begin with the end in mind.\n\nThe Power of Focus is the practice of focusing on the ‘right’ tasks at hand, while minimizing distractions that take your focus away from your goals. It will improve time management, professional and personal performance, task efficiency, overall life balance, and provide your mind the information it needs to get you to the bull’s eye.\n\nWhen you focus on the ‘right’ activities that lead to ‘big’ goal achievement, you will succeed. A client of mine set a goal she was afraid to set because she had never been successful at achieving it before. We brainstormed a list of what we thought were the ‘right’ activities she needed to do in order to achieve this particular goal. She got focused on these activities, did them, and exceeded her goal! The same thing can happen for you when you focus on the ‘right’ activities. You’ll learn the 4 steps to help you increase your focus so you can have a higher probability of achieving your goals.\n\nTo help keep you focused, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today, we are honored to have an expert with us. I’ve asked him to talk about what I call the “I’m on Vacation” mentality. Denis Collier is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and has a Masters degree in Kinesiology. The company he founded specializes in helping individuals reach their most valuable goals by integrating nutrition with a physically active lifestyle. \n\nDenis, I hear often people lamenting the fact that their efforts to eat healthily are sabotaged by different life situations; I am sure I am not alone in hearing complaints like these I bet many of the listeners today have heard them too, and maybe even uttered some of them themselves at some point! Denis, I want to talk to you today about what I call the “I’m on vacation” mentality. I would like to get your opinions on how we can prevent our health from being hijacked when we travel. I mention the “I’m on vacation mentality” because in my experience, I have often heard people use this as an excuse to forget about their health.\n\nAre you up for the challenge?\n\nDenis was up for the challenge. You will really enjoy Denis’s insights and perspectives on this topic. His interview is fun, thought-provoking, and enlightening. \n\nWe appreciate Denis spending his time and expertise with us today. He certainly provided us with some great insights and things to think about and implement so we can be healthier. For those of you who might be interested in learning more about Denis, he has a program called The Fitness Phone. The Fitness Phone is a revolutionary way to consistently access the world’s leading health and fitness experts – and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Feel free to review his website by going to www.thefitnessphone.com."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Pete Winiarski, Founder, Institute of Success and Goal Achievement (www.i-saga.net), interviews The Accountability Coach, Anne Bachrach.\n\nEnjoy the Interview. Here is the outline of our discussion.\n\n1. We want to hear your success story – (how you got to where you are now)\n2. What are some of the key decisions you made during your career? \n3. What is success for you? \n4. What are some of your core beliefs + values that guide you?\n5. What are some of your goals /BHAGs – any you want to share?\n6. What exactly is Accountability Coaching?\n7. The name of your book, Excuses don’t Count – Results Rule caries quite a message. Can you tell us why this is important?\n8. You talk about results in the context of a balanced life – why is balance so important?\n9. What’s the most important step one should take when they discover the results they want are different from what they’ve been getting?\n10. On page 43 of your Excuses don’t Count – Results Rule book, you talk about your language, and suggest we eliminate the words “Try” and “Can’t”. Tell us more about this.\n11. Can you share some success stories from some of your clients?\n12. If there was one bit of advice you want to provide that we have not yet covered, what is it?\n\nEnjoy this 1 hour interview."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Your Beliefs – Are They Helping You or Hurting You? In addition, we will discuss 7 Success Beliefs That Will Help You Be Even More Successful.\n\nWherever you are in your life, you are exactly where you are because of your beliefs. When you speak to yourself what do you say - words of encouragement or words of criticism? If you speak words of encouragement, you may have some level of confidence and be moderately successful at achieving your goals. However, if you speak words of self-criticism, you may find that you are unsure and not as effective at achieving your goals as you would like to be. You may not realize it, but your self-talk is creating your belief system. That belief system is either helping you achieve more or keeping you bound where you are. To get to where you want to go and be who you want to be, you must understand that your beliefs are the powerhouse of creation. Who you are, as well as who you will become, is created by your beliefs.\n \nWhen you have a high level of belief in yourself, it leaves no room for doubt, allowing you to develop a keen awareness that you are made of infinite potential and can achieve anything you believe you can. \n\nThe reality is this, whatever you believe is what you have created and will create in your life. A healthy belief system gives you the confidence to achieve any goal you set for yourself, \n\nPeople who have a high level of self-belief - know anything is possible.\nPeople who don't have a high level of self-belief - hope some things will be possible.\n\n “If you believe you can, and believe it strongly enough, you’ll be amazed at what you can do.” –Nido Qubein\n\nTo accomplish your goals, you must believe - and your belief comes from your conviction and desire. We will talk about how to strengthen your conviction and desire to a new level. \n\nChanging your circumstances and creating the life you really want starts with creating a high level of belief that allows you to feel that you can achieve anything you set your mind upon. With conviction and desire, you will be unstoppable because you will believe that anything is possible. As a result, you will create the life you have always dreamed about having.\n\nSuccess beliefs help you realize that you can do anything and any obstacles you face are only imaginary blocks created by your limiting beliefs. We will talk about 7 success beliefs that will help you be even more successful. \n\nThere is creation power in your belief system; so use success-oriented beliefs to create a success driven life.\n\n\"Whether you think you can or can't - either way, you are right.\"\n--HENRY FORD, Founder of Ford Motor Company"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Peter Lantos is the editor of The Elite Advisor website and conducted an interview with Anne Bachrach, The Accountability Coach. One-on-One … an audiocast series to help you build your practice and take your business to the next level with ideas and strategies from several top experts and coaches in the financial services industry.\n\nHere are some of the questions he asked during this one-on-one interview with Anne Bachrach, The Accountability Coach.\n\n1) What is Accountability Coaching all about and how can a Financial Advisor benefit from it?\n2) You state that your typical clients report an increase of at least 20% revenue yearly, in addition to working fewer hours and having more balance in their lives. How do you help the Advisor achieve this?\n3) What are the secrets you teach to Advisors that help them Easily and Quickly Attract More Ideal Clients?\n4) A lot of the advisors you have coached have had some tremendous success. Can you give us 2 or 3 examples of what they did and what their results were?\n5) You co-authored your first book, The Roadmap to Success, with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, 2 giants in the business. This book features 15 of America's top intellectual minds mapping out successful business strategies. How can this book help a Financial Advisor?\n6) In your new book, Excuses Don’t Count – Results Rule, you reveal the truth about how Advisors can achieve their goals in the timeframe they have set. Can you reveal some of these truths for us?\n7) What is some of the best advice that money can buy?\n\nEnjoy the 20 minute interview."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Terri Murphy from Women’s Wisdom Network Interviews Anne Bachrach, The Accountability Coach.\n\nThe latest buzz word today is COACHING! Olympic athletes win or lose depending on the expertise of their coaches. Superstar legends like Michael Jordan depended on their coaches to keep them focused and for continual improvement of their skills.\nCoaching can be the most productive activity you can do to advance your personal and/or professional life.\nThe questions most often asked are those that address how to find the best type of coaching for you.\n\nOur guest today is author and accountability coaching expert, Anne Bachrach from San Diego, California. She is here to share with us her insights and secrets from her latest book: Excuses Don’t Count – Results Rule! Proven Systems for a Balanced Life."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about The Pros and Cons of Change.\n\nMy motto is Excuses Don’t Count unless you’re dead. Now I know this sounds harsh but excuses are just that – excuses. They don’t serve anyone and it doesn’t matter what your excuses are. You either did or didn’t do something – just that plain and simple. In the July 2008 issue of Prevention Magazine, there was a great short article under Who We Admire. There are five ladies in a photo who all have t-shirts on with a circle and a line crossing through the word Excuses – basically meaning No Excuses. I love it! The article is about five ladies who just celebrated their 30th year of walking together. They walk every single day at 6:30am, rain or shine, and have logged an estimated 25,000 miles. What an inspirational story and we should admire these five ladies. No Excuses! They chose to change their life the way it was and begin walking and they are still going strong. They choose to do it every day, not matter what – no excuses. I love it!\n\nWe will talk about: \n- What is change? \n- Can People Change?\n- The Pros and Cons of Change\n\nDon’t be afraid to change just because you don’t know how the change will affect things. I heard it said, if you continually do things the same way you will always get what you have gotten. Explore what might be. Ask yourself, what’s the worst thing that can happen? In most cases, it will be something desired and something good. You may not do it perfect the first time, but you will get better each time you do it. Try changing something that you have been putting off and experience the results for yourself. Enjoy!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "We are honored today to have a very special guest. Our guest today built a multi-million dollar financial advisory firm. However, at one point in his career, he was ready to leave the business world; not because he wasn't financially successful but because he was overweight, unhealthy & unhappy. Beginning in 2004, he went through an inspiring journey losing 140 pounds of excess weight and now competes in triathlons. In other words he went from 313 pounds to 173 pounds. After mentoring 12 friends to lose a combined 321 pounds of excess weight in less than a year, he wrote the book The Fitness Race, which was published in April 2008. The Fitness Race will inspire those who struggle with their weight and give them a plan and path to get as light and fit as they choose. \n\nMark Little will share a brief history as to what actually helped him decide that being 313 pounds was no longer acceptable and his decision to do something about getting lighter and fitter. \n\nHe will also talk about the importance of accountability coaching as it applies to him in his life and in The Fitness Race.\n\nIn addition, Mark will discuss the choices he made in relationship to his eating habits. If I recall correctly, at one point Mark ate a lot at McDonalds and still lost weight. This isn’t a typical story you would hear from most people.\n\nYou can review Mark’s story and the story of others he has mentored at www.TheFitnessRace.com. \n\nYou will enjoy this interview with such an amazing person who has enjoyed and still enjoys both professional and personal success."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about Effective Time Management and Calendaring so you can focus on the ‘right’ activities and have increased success.\n\nOne of the success principles of any successful person is effectively calendaring and time management. In order to create your ideal life, you must learn to schedule EVERYTHING and be extremely effective at time management. \n\nWhat are the highest payoff activities you can do to achieve your goals in the timeframe you have set? You may want to make sure you spend more of your time on these activities versus other lower payoff activities. Work on those activities that produce the results you want and not the ones that might be easier to do or more fun or don’t cause you to go outside your comfort zone. Prioritization is very important in effectively managing your time.\n\nStart making a list of activities you would like to put on your calendar for the next week or few weeks. Put them on your calendar and then honor thy calendar. What do you want to accomplish today, tomorrow, next week, this quarter, and this year? \n\nI can’t stress enough the importance of calendaring and then honoring your calendar. You will find yourself more in control of your life and you will be even more efficient. You becoming very effective at time management will have a positive impact on your life – personally and professionally. You might be amazed at how much more productive you will be when you apply effective time management in your life. This is an important and key success factor and you must be skilled at maximizing your time. Focus on the results you want today, next week, next month, this year, and with every conversation and activity you do. Create your reality! You can do it!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Some of you listeners today may know, but not all might, one of the important tools I use as an accountability coach with the people I work with is the Wheel of Life. The Wheel of Life I use, because not all are the same, has 8 areas that we regularly focus on. One of those areas is health and fitness. Most of the people I work with and many of the people I talk to, at one point in life have tried to lose weight or thought about losing a few pounds so they could be fitter and healthier and ultimately feel better and maybe even live longer. If you have tried to lose weight or thought about it, you are certainly in the majority. If you would like to improve your health and fitness and maybe even lose a few pounds in the process – this special interview we are doing today is for you.\n\nWe are honored today to have an expert with us to talk about health and fitness. Denis Collier is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Exercise Physiologist and has a Masters degree in Kinesiology. The company he founded specializes in helping individuals reach their most valuable goals by integrating nutrition with a physically active lifestyle. \n\nWe are talking about how many people say they have tried repeatedly to lose weight and had little to no success. Some have probably thought about losing weight but maybe don’t have a plan or know the best way to approach being healthier and fitter. \n\nDenis shares a 5 step approach, a system of “arguing with yourself” to rid yourself of negative beliefs and become more optimistic about doing the things you need to do to lose weight and improve your health, fitness and quality of life in general. He calls it the “A.E.I.O.U. Technique”. \n\nListen and learn! You will receive value from this special interview with our expert, Denis Collier."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 10 Principles to Eliminate Distractions and Increase Success. \n\nThrough my years of coaching people, I have found that we're all guilty of allowing the little things to distract us from what we should be doing. This happens to all of us to some degree or another. \n\nWhether you are an employee or self-employed, your income depends solely on you. And the more efficiently you can work the bigger returns you will receive. Take a moment and ask yourself where you truly want to be? Now tell yourself how many things you did today, yesterday, and the day before yesterday that directly contributed to the future results you want. And then tell yourself how many things you did today that did not contribute to your success. Those things probably distracted you from what you knew you should have been doing.\n\nMinimize distractions and you'll reach your goals faster - plain and simple. You must minimize distractions and focus on the tasks that have a positive effect on your success. All of the ten principles we will talk about today can be applied to reduce and eliminate distractions from your life.\n\nWouldn’t it be great if our ‘good intentions’ worked the way that we think they should? Not even enthusiasm guarantees positive results. There’s often a wide gap between our intentions and our actions. We fail to take the action necessary to be in alignment with our good intentions. We allow things to distract us way too much each and every day. \n\nEliminate distractions and you have an even better chance of acting on your good intentions and achieving amazing results! Aim for what you want each and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about Creating Your Ideal Client Profile and replicating them. \n\nI believe that if you are crystal clear about what you want and you focus on it, you will attract it. Do you believe this? If you aren’t clear about what you really want, how can you communicate this to anyone who might ask you or attract these kinds of people to you. The universe doesn’t know exactly what you are looking for – and neither do you. That is why you need to have an Ideal Client Profile and have it in writing.\n\nLife is for enjoying, don’t waste time with people you want enjoy or want to be around. Imagine your company with only clients who provide you the revenue to life the lifestyle you want and you actually enjoy servicing. We will review several options of an Ideal Client Profile during our time together. By the end of our time, you should have a better idea of what you want so you can go and attract it.\n\nMany people focus on the masses, hoping to find an Ideal Client during the process. When you focus on only attracting Ideal Clients, you still may attract other people who don’t quite fit and you can choose to accept them or not. This might be a more powerful concept to consider applying because most people typically need fewer of the “right” clients than if they aren’t focused and take anyone. \n\nNext you want to apply the power of replicating only your Ideal Clients.\n\nWith this valuable information of your Ideal Client Profile in hand, you can create a business management tool I call “Slots and Replication” to track your acquisition of great clients and keep you aware of how many more are needed for you to reach your goals. You will learn how to do this from this call.\n\nFigure out exactly what you want, state it clearly, and allow the “replicators” to work for you. Reap the rewards!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Many of us say we’re going to make changes to eliminate the things we don‘t like about our life, but few of us actually commit to improving the quality of our life. We stay in a job we don’t like and in a relationship that does not serve us, and blame our circumstances on the “hand” we’ve been dealt in life. \n\nIf you have ever felt like this - it’s time to get a dose of reality. Whether you’re sick of your financial situation, your health or destructive relationships, you have the power to eliminate the “no longer acceptables” in your life and create the life you want and deserve.\n\nGive up the excuses because they are just plain cop-outs. Creating the life you want simply begins with a choice - you choose to eliminate the “no longer acceptables” in your life. Changing your life circumstances is that easy. You choose your desired reality instead of your current reality, and commit to doing whatever it takes in order to create it.\n\nWhile some people will live their entire life believing they are bound by their current circumstances, it does not have to be that way for you. There is no written law that says you have to live in fear, unhappiness or depression - in fact, it’s quite the opposite. We are created with unlimited potential, but can be falsely led to believe that we are not good enough to have what we really want. Whether you were told you deserved exactly what you got, or picked up bad habits that sabotaged your success - none of that matters. Your life can change the very instant you change your thoughts - right here, right now.\n\nEliminating those things you find yourself being most unhappy with will allow so much more peace and emotional space. You will feel like a new person when you finally eliminate the things that have been holding you back from what you really want.\n\nHere are 5 practical steps you can take to start eliminating the “no longer acceptables” from your life."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "The bottom line is that anyone who has a demanding career or runs their own business has to practice excellent time management, effective delegation and learning to say the word, “No.” It’s just not possible to maintain the simple life while achieving a high level of success and with today’s technology; it’s harder to hide when you need a break. Your email inbox is dinging, your cell phone is ringing, and your spouse or significant other is trying to call you on the car phone because your cell phone is busy. \n\nIt is at this point that you have to filter the input so you can begin to regain control over your life. As good as you think you may be with your time management; there are probably “time-wasters” that can be eliminated from your daily life. \n\nThe goal is to slow down and be focused on the highest pay-off activities that will produce the results you desire in the timeframe you want – personally and professionally. The goal is not to figure out how to move faster. It’s impossible to create more hours in the day and it’s simply not healthy to run at full tilt constantly. Learn how to eliminate the time-wasters in your life to improve your quality of life and success. Stop trying to make something “perfect” right now when it is effective the way it is. It may never be “perfect.” \n\nTime-wasters do nothing but impede or delay the ideal life you are committed to creating. The good news is they are simple to eliminate. They simply become something you used to do when you were okay with staying where you were. The difference now is that you are ready to move on and create your ideal life – and letting them go is a snap."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Following through is the key component of goal achievement. When you stop procrastinating and follow through on your good intentions, you turn your intentions into tangible results. Yet our intentions don’t always control our actions. Even when we start out strong and act on our good intentions, most people will slip back into their old habits in a short period of time. All the enthusiasm, gusto, and zeal in the world cannot guarantee results. Even the best of intentions will not magically move us forward.\n\nThe best excuses in the world are still just excuses – and excuses are just another obstacle on your journey to achieving your goals. \n\nThe biggest problem most people face when trying to achieve their goals is lack of accountability. If you are only reporting to yourself, procrastination becomes easy. “I’ll start tomorrow,” or “I’ll make this my New Year’s Eve resolution,” or “I’ll eat this cheesecake now and start my diet tomorrow,” is most people’s mantra.\n\nUnfortunately, tomorrow becomes next week, next week becomes next month, and eventually next month becomes never. People think they know what they want, but believe that they don’t have the will power or determination to actually take steps toward their goals. We are all human. We all need help and support. Nobody succeeds alone.\n\nSo how do individuals who are lacking the “follow through” gene still produce results? How do you alter your good intentions to produce the follow through necessary for action? Listen and find out. \n\nBegin enjoying the experience of an even greater life quality and total life balance. Aim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Think about the promises you’ve made to yourself in the past. Of all the promises and commitments you have made to yourself, how many have you kept?\n\nMost people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of doing what is required to achieve their goals. Incredibly, most of us continue to believe that we will follow through “next time” rather than taking action to make our current goal a reality. Our lack of ability to commit to taking action prevents us from achieving personal, financial, relationship, and career goals that would otherwise be well within our reach.\n\nHave you ever considered the cost of poor follow through in your life? Think about a goal that you have failed to meet in the past. Was your failure to follow through a by-product of the fact that you were really okay with the way things were to begin with? Or does the poor follow through bother you? Does the knowledge that you didn’t follow through with your goals eat you up inside because you know you aren’t doing what you need to do to get the result you say you want?\n\nAs long as we continue to expect our “good” intentions to work the way they should instead of facing reality about the probability of following through, we’ll just keep repeating the same mistakes. Maybe procrastination is something that should be no longer acceptable in your life.\n\nWhen we rationalize with ourselves to avoid completing necessary tasks we are only holding ourselves back from getting what we desire. This is why the best performers and athletes have coaches, and so should you. We are human. It’s okay. Get help!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "You may have heard it said that it is the little things in life that are worth living for. Similarly, the little things in life are what change our lives for the better or worse. The choices we make in life define who we are and what we will eventually become. \n\nThe truth of the matter is that a happy life is all about choices and progress. We make choices to the best of our abilities and then progress forward. The most successful people in life believe that they have a purpose and that they will achieve that purpose, goal by goal. \n\nJack Welch, arguably the greatest CEO of our time, held the philosophy, “Tell me the truth, and tell me early.” Truthfulness and believability always have appeal. The truth has power. If you tell the truth, you begin to play in a new league; you walk away from the games of salesmanship and into the realm of reality as a true professional that people seek and want to work with. Sometimes it is good to have a thought you don’t express, as my husband Bill says. On the other hand, it is sometimes good to have thoughts you do express. You almost always have a choice."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Wouldn’t it be great if you could have everything you want out of life magically appear with the snap of a finger? Unfortunately as the old adage says, “You can’t get something for nothing.” The secret to achieving your goals boils down to one thing – taking action. There isn’t some magic gene that is only given to a select few at birth – achieving your goals is an inherent ability in all of us. \n\nYou can achieve absolutely any goal you can imagine, so long as you get moving in the right direction now! One of the benefits of taking action is that your progress is the very thing that bridges the gap between imagining a dream and manifesting it. In other words …\n\nAction = Results!\n\nTake action now and jump start your 2009!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Without execution, visions will remain just that - visions or dreams. Establishing goals and writing them down in ink sets the wheels in motion to creating your ideal life. \n\nAnother powerful component of goal setting relates to how you will feel once you have attained each of your goals. This adds the emotional element that helps inspire you even more. Picturing how you’ll feel after achieving your goals is like an emotional magnet that pulls you to do what you need to do so you can experience goal achievement. \n\nIn theory, working toward your goals is not complicated. \n\nMost days, most of the things you do should move you toward your goals.\n\nPeople absolutely must be motivated to work toward their goals. Motivation is the spark that lights the fire necessary for action. Without motivation, a goal is simply words on paper.\n\nYour goals can be anything you wish – there are no limits. In fact, it is better if you stretch your visions beyond what you believe is possible.\n\nThe reason is because you are probably capable of so much more than you currently believe. The mind has the ability to be our best friend or our worst enemy. As our best friend, it serves our limitless visionary, but as our worst enemy it serves as our limited perception. The only limits that exist are the ones set by your perceptions. Think big and aim high!\n\nSteven Jobs said: “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.”"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about The Wheel of Life and how it can help you put into perspective how balanced your life is now, and how using The Wheel of Life periodically will help you make progress and keep on track to continuing your journey for total life balance. The Wheel of Life is what I use as a starting point for the goal-setting process. The Wheel of Life helps you focus on the activities required to achieve your goals and ultimately obtain what is truly important to you in life.\n\nThe goal of the exercise is to help you create a wheel of life that is as round as possible; therefore, creating total balance in your life. When the wheel is out of balance, life is like a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Your professional life is up, but your romantic life is down. A person could be in excellent physical health, but suffering from their poor relationships with family and friends. These constant ups and downs take a toll on a person’s overall quality of life.\n\nThe Wheel of Life I use has 8 areas to it and that you continually focus on. \n1.\tFitness and Health\n2.\tFamily & Friends\n3.\tRomance/S.O. / Partner\n4.\tMoney\n5.\tCareer\n6.\tFun & Recreation\n7.\tSpiritual Development/Personal Growth\n8.\tPhysical Environment\n\nGo to www.AccountabilityCoach.com and complete your personal Wheel of Life. Have fun!"]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about a great tool called The Quality of Life Enhancer Exercise. Almost everyone has lamented, at one time or another, about not having enough time in the day. Have you ever said or thought, “I wish I had more time?”, “If I had more time, I would _____.”, “If there were a few more hours in this day, I could _____.” Most of us, at some time or another, have probably thought or said this to ourselves and heard others say something like this too.\n\nThe truth is, even if we had five extra hours each day, we would probably still misuse the time and bemoan our inability to finish everything with which we task ourselves. \n\nThe Quality of Life Enhancer™ Exercise is a powerful tool, created by my husband, Bill Bachrach, Founder and Chairman of Bachrach & Associates, Inc. The through-provoking and fun exercise is based on two principles.\n\nYou will enjoy listening to this Podcast and completing your personal Quality of Life Enhancer(tm) Exercise at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. It is a FREE resource available to everyone. Update yours as often as you like and share this great resource with everyone you know."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.

[[:encoded, "\"Life happens ... and if I knew then what I know now.... Do the highest payoff activities that you know you need to do in order to put you in the highest probability position for you to achieve all your goals in the timeframe you desire. Begin now. Leverage accountability with one or more people to help you stay focused."]]Support the showIf you would like help sticking to your goals, so you can make more money and work less, and ultimately enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life, reach out to me today to schedule your complimentary consultation. Want more business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. As an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance. Check out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/.