Some people will make a lot of money in this economy.
Others Will Work Longer Hours
And Still Lose Money...
Miss Valuable Opportunities
And Have No Time To
Do What They Love.
Running a profitable business can be like a roller coaster. You tell yourself it’s normal for business owners and entrepreneurs to experience this. That’s just the way it is for everyone. You have your highs. You have your lows. And you wonder if you’ll have to live this way forever.
I remember when I started my first business. Imagine... my own law firm at the age of 25! I was excited about the prospect of building an organization. I had my goals. I had a dream of what my firm would be like. Sometimes your dream doesn’t materialize the way you had hoped. The excitement turns into stress and struggle.
You see, I discovered along the way that being a business owner or entrepreneur can be a lonely life. You’re expected to have all the answers. When things get crazy, who has to put out the fires? Maybe you look for advice from friends and colleagues because they are facing the same problems. Perhaps you don’t have anywhere to turn for help or aren't even aware of what solutions are available to you.
Let me take a minute here to tell you the single most important concept I have learned. And this doesn’t just apply to business owners and entrepreneurs...
Most truly successful people have coaches. Period.
This includes people whose success is based on their raw, god-given talent. You probably don’t give it a second thought.
If Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer alive... why does he have 4 coaches?
Why would a talented Metropolitan Opera star like Carol Vaness have a vocal coach?
If Tom Brady is the best quarterback in the NFL… why does he need to be coached?
Why is that?
One reason is a coach will focus on solutions when you are focused on a problem. When people face challenges, they have a tendency to focus on the problem... not on the solution.
COACHES FOCUS ON SOLUTIONS
A client of mine who is in the real estate business was facing a shifting market and didn’t know how to adjust to the new market conditions. For a few weeks, she consistently focused on the “problem.” The more she focused on the problem, the bigger the problem seemed.
Then I said to her, “what is the current market willing to give you…what’s the opportunity here…let’s focus on solutions.” With that shift in mindset it was only about 30 days until she started seeing very positive results. And now, about 90 days later her income is exceeding what her income was at the same time last year. We simply and clearly focused on solutions.
New research into brain functioning is validating the power of this approach. Scientists have discovered that every person’s brain processes information in a unique way, so the connections that one person makes to solve a problem will be completely different than those made by another. When the mind is focused on reaching a desired outcome, the brain connects data in a brand new way, which creates those “AHA!” moments. You’re probably wondering if you have any “AHA” moments ahead.
Most financial experts say the economy is in a free fall. The housing market is the worst in history. The price of oil has reached record highs. When you see your savings slipping away, you will begin to realize that seeking professional help is a priceless solution. Who wouldn’t like to be among those who’s business will thrive in this economy?
One of my close friends who is a world class business coach recently said, "coaching cannot be described or defined...instead it must be experienced."
See what the coaching experience has done for just a few of my clients...
I just wanted to thank you for the coaching. It has really taken off far more than I ever would have imagined. I looked at the coaching as an investment rather than a cost and I always coach people on the fact that when you spend money on something you should always get a return on your investment other wise its not a good business expense. And in that case it becomes a cost rather than an investment. I have to say that anyone who invests in your coaching is going to be paid back ten fold! I've accomplished what would have taken me or the potentially the average person months and months to complete specific goals. I've been able to complete them in weeks. I wanted to thank you let you know that I appreciate you and everything you do.
John Miller
Regional Vice President
GMAC Home Services
I have worked with John as a personal coach for about a year and I have accomplished so many things. I published my first book and am currently writing another. I have taken inspired action (as John likes to call it) on a several business and life priorities that I feel confident will make me back ten times the cost of Johns coaching for the year! I have always been an achiever but truly believe in the benefit of coaches and love what John brings to the partnership. John thanks for being so giving and making sure I take action on ideas that will benefit me in building my truly perfect life. I feel I have found a friend and mentor forever.
Linda McKissack
Regional Operating Partner
Ohio Valley Region
Keller Williams Realty
John, Thank you so much for everything you've done working together these past 4 months. I've worked with so many coaches in the past and I can't tell you've the difference you've made in my life over a 3 month period when it's taken 6-9 months with other companies. I just wanted to tell you thank you for that. The systems, the tools, the methodologies... everything you've helped me put into my life and into my business has just been over the top and outstanding and would highly recommend your services to anyone that needs your help.
Michael Friedman
Keller Williams Realty
Hey John, I just wanted to thank you for all the coaching we’ve done since, 1996. You know John, I’m actually working on my life plan this weekend and if you do the math on what’s invested in coaching an the ROI (return on investment), which frankly everyone should do, there’s just no comparison to where else you could put that money. In other words, no better investment. When I tally it, it comes to over 2 or 3 times return that’s 200 or 300 percent. Where else could you get that kind of investment, especially when it’s for you, for yourself. I’d like to mention the importance of coaching year round. Some people do it in a slow period or a busy period but it needs to be done year round. If people are looking at coaching and are saying, “I’ll do that when I have more money”, they need it now! Thanks again for all you do and I look forward to our next mastermind meeting together.
Chris Prefontaine
PRE-CO Realty Services
I have been in the insurance and financial services industries for over 10 years. My industry is big on “motivational” events and goal setting. But I can honestly say I have accomplished more with John Alexandrov as my personal coach in a few short months than I did in 10 years of attending those other events. I have made personal and business decisions with complete clarity and I’ve already added over six figures to my bottom line. On top of that, my weight is the lowest it has been since high school. If you want to truly succeed in business and in life, hire John Alexandrov. I’m certainly glad I did.
Brian Ravenelle
Oxford Insurance
I just wanted to give a quick endorsement for the coaching with John Alexandrov. In a very short time, John has helped me bring out some of the talents that have always been there, always hiding, always under a thin layer that needed to be brought to the surface. John helps people not in teaching them new skills, new techniques, so much as discovering the abilities and the talents we already have within us... but just bringing them to the surface so that we can fulfill our true purpose and really do in life what make our hearts sing. I would highly recommend what John is teaching. I personally know of a number of people he has help tremendously as well has what he’s been doing for me in the short time that we’ve been working together and certainly looking forward to a long association.
David Norberg
Keller Williams Realty
You’ve heard the expression, when the student is ready the teacher will appear? That’s exactly what happened to me when I hired John Alexandrov as my personal coach. With John’s guidance, we increased our profitability over 200% in less than 9 months. What seemed like a stagnant and at times scary business situation became fun again. John helped me find the inspiration within myself to accomplish my goals but more importantly he gave me the real life business tools to guide me as well.
Many entrepreneurs, small business owners and independent sales professionals get into patterns that serve them well at times yet require adjustment depending on current circumstances and market conditions. People’s actions are not caused by a particular event, but rather by their interpretation of it.
Great coaches help their clients filter through patterns and beliefs that are no longer serving them. It’s natural to assume that what has always worked will continue to work. Change is happening more rapidly than ever and people who can adapt to change or take advantage of change elevate themselves to the top of their professions.
To begin the process, a coach shows people how to focus on a meaningful agenda.
For example, coaches help people to get clear on specific goals, create effective action plans, and measure their results.
• Throughout the coaching process, people become more resourceful.
Procrastination, indecisiveness, over-busyness, and lack of motivation are usually symptoms of negative assumptions, or a lack of knowledge, resources, or skills. Simply put I can help you stay predominantly in the mindset of resourcefulness and away from fearful or negative attitudes.
• When people are being coached they take action.
Ideas are a dime a dozen, while taking action on those ideas can be priceless. In other words, we work together to create assignments that produce results and further learning. There is a built-in “accountability factor” here that offers powerful motivation for following through on commitments.
• People with coaches learn to think bigger.
When people develop a clear and compelling vision for the future they become more willing to do what it takes to make that vision a reality.
• Can you view yourself objectively?
A good coach mirrors a client’s world view, so that they can see the limiting beliefs and unproductive behaviors that are hindering their business growth. The advice of friends and colleagues will never be as honest and direct because they most often choose to validate your feelings instead of challenge you.
• While being coached people learn to stop wasting time.
It’s all about priorities. A coach helps identify and eliminate unproductive time drains, such as becoming buried in administrative tasks, chasing dead leads, or fretting over unimportant details so that you can focus on activities that bring revenue in the door.
• Do you want to "Get a life."
Coaching is about the whole person. Often, the issues in someone’s business life show up in their personal life as well. Once the business starts working better, your relationships, health, and emotional life start working better, too.
COACHES CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS AND BELIEFS.
One budding entrepreneur realized that she was associating every “no” from a prospect as an indictment of her product. “It’s not good enough” she believed. I taught her to reframe her thinking and look at cold calling as a process of matching the right customers to the right product.
We then used this technique to test assumptions about her company strategy, her competitors, what was possible to achieve, and other situations that were governed by the status quo or calling for a new approach.
She was fascinated by the pace her business accelerated when this new approach was implemented. I wonder if a new approach is needed to accomplish your goals. Perhaps you are feeling a change is needed as well. You’re starting to realize you can get off the roller coaster. The dream of financial success and security is available to you. You’re ready to stop working harder and longer for less. It’s time to enjoy life again. Your time is now.
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PS – Don't forget that there are only two ways to build your profit and get your life back. You can either make tons of mistakes and spend years getting there, or you can adopt the proven processes that have worked with hundreds of companies, many of them just like yours. That's what we do - we help you to find the strengths in your business and build upon them and help you correct the weaknesses. The systems work, and your results are guaranteed, period!
I just wanted to thank you for the coaching. It has really taken off far more than I ever would have imagined. I looked at the coaching as an investment rather than a cost and I always coach people on the fact that when you spend money on something you should always get a return on your investment other wise its not a good business expense. And in that case it becomes a cost rather than an investment. I have to say that anyone who invests in your coaching is going to be paid back ten fold! I've accomplished what would have taken me or the potentially the average person months and months to complete specific goals. I've been able to complete them in weeks. I wanted to thank you let you know that I appreciate you and everything you do.
I have worked with John as a personal coach for about a year and I have accomplished so many things. I published my first book and am currently writing another. I have taken inspired action (as John likes to call it) on a several business and life priorities that I feel confident will make me back ten times the cost of Johns coaching for the year! I have always been an achiever but truly believe in the benefit of coaches and love what John brings to the partnership. John thanks for being so giving and making sure I take action on ideas that will benefit me in building my truly perfect life. I feel I have found a friend and mentor forever.
John, Thank you so much for everything you've done working together these past 4 months. I've worked with so many coaches in the past and I can't tell you've the difference you've made in my life over a 3 month period when it's taken 6-9 months with other companies. I just wanted to tell you thank you for that. The systems, the tools, the methodologies... everything you've helped me put into my life and into my business has just been over the top and outstanding and would highly recommend your services to anyone that needs your help.
Hey John, I just wanted to thank you for all the coaching we’ve done since, 1996. You know John, I’m actually working on my life plan this weekend and if you do the math on what’s invested in coaching an the ROI (return on investment), which frankly everyone should do, there’s just no comparison to where else you could put that money. In other words, no better investment. When I tally it, it comes to over 2 or 3 times return that’s 200 or 300 percent. Where else could you get that kind of investment, especially when it’s for you, for yourself. I’d like to mention the importance of coaching year round. Some people do it in a slow period or a busy period but it needs to be done year round. If people are looking at coaching and are saying, “I’ll do that when I have more money”, they need it now! Thanks again for all you do and I look forward to our next mastermind meeting together.
I just wanted to give a quick endorsement for the coaching with John Alexandrov. In a very short time, John has helped me bring out some of the talents that have always been there, always hiding, always under a thin layer that needed to be brought to the surface. John helps people not in teaching them new skills, new techniques, so much as discovering the abilities and the talents we already have within us... but just bringing them to the surface so that we can fulfill our true purpose and really do in life what make our hearts sing. I would highly recommend what John is teaching. I personally know of a number of people he has help tremendously as well has what he’s been doing for me in the short time that we’ve been working together and certainly looking forward to a long association. 