The Number One Thing You Can Do To Turbocharge Your Business Results
By Doug Bennett aka The Goals Guy®
How would it feel to double your business income and be confident in your abilities to grow your business? Do you believe it’s possible? Have you committed to a big goal and the necessary action steps to make it happen?
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I was once on the brink of bankruptcy (during the global financial crisis of 2008–2009) and then, with consistent mindset shifts and massive action, I made my first million.
If you want to learn more about my journey and pick up useful tips, you’ll benefit from reading my book Think Simple Win Big: How to Build the Business of Your Dreams With a Few Simple Goals.
In addition to my financial services work, I coach business owners to revolutionise their mindset, set big goals and create the necessary action steps to achieve them. I’ve benefited from coaching, and I’m thrilled to pass my experience on.
How can a coach support you?
If you feel like you’re constantly busy yet your business isn’t growing, it’s time to pause and look at the bigger picture; hiring a coach is a great way to do that. I’ve recently supported a client, Peter, to double his monthly commission.
We met at a legacy legal conference, and even though Peter is a fantastic estate planner and has a wealth of knowledge from his previous experience in financial planning, he felt like his success had reached a plateau.
He was ready to change. He wanted better business results, a healthier lifestyle, and to spend more quality time with his daughters.
Peter realised that working as a sole trader was a lonely existence; he had limited contact with other professionals and had few people to bounce ideas off.
Here’s what he had to say about our work together:
Peter: “Doug is a normal bloke who’s been through severe professional ups and downs. I read his book and instantly felt that I could relate to him. He’s supported me to get clear on my goals, to go right back to basics and create a better process and structure for my business.
He recommended that I bring on a virtual assistant so that I had admin support and someone to do the groundwork with my clients before I sit down and get stuck into estate planning. At first that idea felt like it couldn’t happen for a few years, but since I’ve already been doubling my commission for a few months, I’ve just recruited someone!”
Why the right process is vital
Estate planning can be a highly emotive experience. If the first 20 to 30 minutes of a session with a new client are dedicated to them trying to decide who they want to be executor or to look after their children (if under 18 years old), then it can slow the whole process down and lead to unnecessary stress and additional meetings. By having a virtual assistant, Peter can ensure that his business retains a personal touch, and that his clients come to the first meeting fully prepared to discuss their needs in fine detail.
Process is vital to streamlining how you work and freeing up time to grow your business.
I’m also a big fan of automating information and finding the right online tools to keep business running smoothly (read more about that in my earlier blog 5 Online Tools That Free Up Your Time To Build Your Business). As an estate planner (or whatever line of business you’re in), you’ll likely want your clients to benefit from your expertise; if you’re wasting time ticking boxes and trying to gather basic information, you’re not achieving that.
Unfortunately, like Peter, too many business owners get so involved in the minute detail of their business that they lose sight of the bigger picture.
How would it feel to massively boost your sales?
Peter: “Doug reminded me how important it is to enjoy the journey. If you’re not focused on the bigger picture, everything becomes a daily drudge to earn cash. When each day is moving you closer to a goal that you’re invested in, it becomes more enjoyable, more achievable, and I believe you will also reach your goal much more quickly.
I’ve doubled my commissions each month, and even though they are roughly the same average value per client, I feel able to rely on them and invest more of my time in growing the business.
Doug could see opportunities that I’d overlooked, he listened to me, gave me confidence by reminding me of my expertise and client results, and he pushed me to make changes to my business so that I could deliver more. I’d recommend Doug to anyone looking to grow their business.”
What’s happening in your business? Are you stuck in a rut? Are you struggling to see the wood for the trees? Are you busy-busy but not growing? Are you ready to transform your mindset and take your business to the next level? If your answer is a resounding “yes”, then why not click here to schedule a discovery session with me? Hiring a coach like me, who can help you take a 360° look at your business and implement strategies for growth while giving you the support you need, is my number one way to accelerate business growth. Don’t struggle in secret, get the support you need.
P.S. While you’re waiting for that initial call, why not make a head start and click here to read my book.