MarketBlazer, Inc.

There is no feeling more satisfying than a job well done, on your own terms.

We recently dealt with a client who was a limousine driver.

Before coming to us, he had been working for 25 years… And never had a single customer.

We thought it was a shame – spending all that time, and having nothing to chauffeur it ;)

Entrepreneurial authenticity or business BS?

20% of small businesses fail during their first year.

Over 70% of entrepreneurs work more than 40 hours per week.

Can you relate?

This is one of the toughest parts about being self employed.

So many things to do, and so little time to do them…

Have you ever considered that you may want to improve your time management skills?

Here’s a little tip:

Give up multitasking entirely.

Working on two things simultaneously is a great way to finish neither.

Instead, make a list of priorities and focus on completing those one by one.

Turn off your phone while you're working and respond to those emails at the end of the day.

You’ll be amazed at how your productivity skyrockets :)

“Come get your fresh lemonade, now mixed with mom’s spicy water from the top shelf!”

For some, entrepreneurialism is a natural trait which develops very early in life.

We want to know:

What was your first ever business?

The best part about starting your own business is having no boss breathing down your neck!

I started my business so I would have nobody telling me what to do – so why would I hire a business coach?

Slow your horses there, we’re not here to tell you what to do!

In fact, we assume that you are the expert when it comes to your business.

We are here, however, to ask questions.

Often these will be the ones you have been avoiding asking yourself!

Through the process of joint discussion, ideas are generated. From there you are armed with the necessary insight to make your own decisions on how to improve your situation and reach your goals.

We’ll give you the hammer and show you how to swing it – but you get to decide if you should be using a drill instead!

With all this talk of student debt, it begs the question:

Is the school of life sufficient?

Test your knowledge, then feel free to leave your opinion in the comments below.

Around 12% of business owners only have their high school diploma.

A good business mentor can change your life!

[The best business advice I’ve ever received is ______]

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr. Seuss

Tell us: What book influenced your mindset about business and life? 🤔

We’ll start: The Art of War - Sun Tzu

Many of you will know that running your own business is a unique experience – all the responsibility while having nobody there to make sure you’re on top of it.

So, this is for all those self-employed rockstars out there:

What is the hardest part about being self employed?

Let's face it: entrepreneurial life can be risky business!

More often than not, it's your money on the line – and it's up to you alone to ensure that everything is being done to keep the business afloat.

On the flip side, being employed by a large corporation can provide great stability – at the cost of some of your personal freedom.

There is no one correct way to live your life, and your preference will be based on your situation, lifestyle, and personality.

Would you rather take the risk and be your own boss, or work for someone else?

Feeling like there's not enough of you to go around?

This is a common problem for entrepreneurs.

So many phone calls, meetings, emails, lunches, and more – there's hardly any time to get any real work done!

And when you finally do get crackin’ away – buzz buzz – another incoming message.

It’s all too much.

So try to make yourself less available.

Schedule yourself time to respond to emails, messages, voicemails, and whatever other communications are bogging you down.

Leave this to once or twice a day.

You’ll quickly see how much more you can get done, and that overwhelming feeling will disappear in no time :)

Being self employed, you get to decide what work you do, and perhaps more importantly, who you do it with.

[The worst job I ever had was _______]

What would a business coach do for me anyway?

Very glad you asked :)

A good business coach will create a program that is to be designed as a 3-way partnership between the business, the coach, and the client (you).

In the beginning, you will work together with the coach to determine what exactly are your goals.

These could be geared toward the success of the business, as well as toward the satisfaction of personal needs.

Then a strategy will be created, complete with a timeline and schedule, that will lay out what action is to be taken to achieve your goals.

After that, it's time to implement! Through regular audit meetings over time, your coach will monitor the results, offer opportunities for improvement, and allow the plan to evolve alongside your personal evolution.

Your coach will constantly analyze your results against your established goals, and introduce programs that ensure your new mindset and behaviors are internalized.

So, to put it simply, a business coach will help you to improve yourself as a person – and in the process help ensure your lasting success and prosperity.

Not bad!

“I want to speak to the manager” – What if I told you… I AM the manager???

[The best part about being self employed is ______]

Looking to get the most out of your business coaching sessions?

We would be too – so here’s a little tip to really get down to the nitty gritty with your coach!

Make a checklist to prepare for each session, and take notes.

Some questions you can ask yourself:

-How do I feel after the previous session?
-How am I feeling now?
-Have I accomplished my goals from the last session?
-If I didn’t, what stopped me?
-What do I want to include in my next session?

A business coach will show you the path to enlightenment, but as with anything worthwhile, you’re going to have to walk down that path one step at a time, on your own two feet!

The wonderful thing about being an entrepreneur is that you can choose to start any type of business, based on your own interests.

And there are so many different types of business to choose from!

When running your own business, it will always be full of ups and downs…

Especially when you sell yo-yos ;)

Send us a message and we’ll see what advice we can give to keep you on the up and up!

Business coaching tip #000378.5 –

One of the biggest tips for receiving business coaching that we can give is not to expect your coach to do everything for you.

It seems obvious, but that would go against everything that coaching is about!

The reason you hired a coach in the first place was to help you leave your comfort zone and take ownership of your business – and thus, your life.

We’ve been there, and we want to see you grow to become the best person you can be.

So remain honest with yourself, and let's get motivated together!

The tricky thing about being self-employed is that it feels like there's always more you could be doing, and that your business could always be doing better.

Knowing that we all get by with a little help from our friends, you consider looking for some professional advice.

Then you are faced with a question:

Should I go with business coaching, or business counseling?

And what is the difference anyways?

While a business coach may give you advice and insight into the inner workings of your business, they will be far less focused on the specifics of your operation than on your personal growth as a businessperson.

The point of business coaching is to show you how to break free from the personal chains that keep you from achieving greater levels of success, so you can acquire the skills necessary for prosperity in whatever business venture you may pursue.

A business consultant on the other hand is meant to bring his or her expertise to the table – to analyze the specifics of your operation and provide you with advice on how to eliminate problems and increase revenue.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

The choice is yours ;)

Business coaching tip #00459:

Dump the to-do list.

Wait, seriously? How am I supposed to deal with everything that needs to get done?

Here’s the thing: your to-do list is actually holding you back.

Constantly multitasking, putting the urgent tasks first – this leaves you perpetually on the brink of fumbling your responsibilities.

We recommend instead to build a priority list.

The difference lies in the fact that your priority list will be shorter – 3 or 4 essential tasks per week – that's it!

This will help you see things from an outside perspective and focus on completing the strategic tasks necessary to achieve your long term goals.

You’ll then be able to allocate your time accordingly, and will notice that you have a lot more clarity of thought – which will allow you to work in a way that is much more sustainable long term.

So burn that to-do list, and carve your priorities in stone!

Your wallet, and your body, will thank you :)

Some start their business for eventual recognition, for the lifestyle, for the freedom, or, of course – for the money.

We want to ask you:

Why did you start your own business?

My boss told me to stop acting like a flamingo…

Thankfully I’ve been working on being more assertive — I’m proud to say that I finally put my foot down ;)

Starting a hot air balloon business, but it just isn't taking off? ;)

Send us a message and we’ll schedule an appointment for our business coaching service, where you will gain the skills and insight needed to make the right calls and follow your dreams!