It turns out that one of the most effective ways to simplify your business—and your life—is by choosing a core philosophy to guide you. When you operate from a solid set of principles, you gain clarity and direction, and you make things easier on yourself by knowing exactly where to focus. At ActionCOACH, we have […]
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This week, I led a training session with some highly experienced business owners. As expected, we dove into the challenges they were facing, but I quickly noticed a pattern in the conversation—a lot of whinging. “I can’t find good people.”“The market is tough.”“The environment is difficult right now.” It was one excuse after another. Now,
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There was a day I found myself thinking about the contrast between being happy and unhappy, which led me to reflect on the value—or lack thereof—of stress. Now, I’m not someone who believes that we can simply say, “I choose not to feel stress,” and magically make it disappear. But, I do think there’s merit
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What’s the story behind your business? Why did you start it? Why do you continue to do it? What’s its true purpose? These are questions every entrepreneur needs to answer, not just for themselves but for the people they serve. Your story is the foundation of your marketing strategy. It’s not just about facts and
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In the crowded marketplace of today, the choice is often between two similar products, two competing services, or two options fighting for the attention of the same audience. Movie or concert? Sporting event or a relaxing day of golf? Netflix series or a good book? These choices aren’t made in isolation—they are outcomes of marketing
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It’s no secret that when all the pieces of a business are put together correctly, everything works smoothly. Think about it — you can see the evidence all around you. Businesses are operating every single day, whether they’re big or small. Of course, some businesses are in better shape than others, but here’s the thing
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Think about brands like Toyota, Nike, or Samsung. These aren’t luxury brands, but they’ve earned trust worldwide for one simple reason—consistency. You know exactly what to expect from them, every single time, regardless of where you are or what product you’re buying. That reliability isn’t by accident; it’s the result of well-designed systems. I constantly
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Have you ever caught yourself making excuses for the excuses you’re about to make? Sounds absurd, right? But we’ve all been there. The other day, I overheard someone preemptively justifying why they wouldn’t get things done, and it reminded me of how often I used to do the same. My personal favorite? “I’m too busy
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I had one of those “blinding flashes of the obvious” (BFO) recently while guiding a group through our 12-week sales training program. They weren’t selling car parts, but the comparison that came to mind was all about engineering a smooth, powerful machine. A well-designed sales process is like the engine of a high-performance machine. You
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Train, train, and train some more. That’s the secret behind Apple’s daily success. Every single day, their retail associates undergo sales training. And they’re not alone. Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Xerox, IBM, ADP, Aramark, Unifirst, and Enterprise Car Rental are just a few companies that commit to relentless training. What do they all have in
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