The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Happy Valentines Day! I’d like to take a minute to say how much I appreciate you listening to The Accountability Minute, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. 

I’d like to share some quotes that may give you INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION to be all you can be and enjoy life maybe just a little bit more.

Denis Waitley said: Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, ear...

To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can delegate even 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 ...

Are you ready to transform the way you and your team handle incoming calls? Imagine a world where you can manage your time even more effectively, boost productivity, and provide top-notch client service with reduced interruptions.

Introducing my FREE resource: How to Handle Incoming Calls More Effectively Phone Script! This powerful tool is designed to help you:

·         Master Your Time: By scheduling return calls, you eliminate th...

I was working with a very successful business owner who was continuing to execute a marketing strategy that was very expensive, along with being people and time intensive.  When I asked him to review his business metrics on this particular marketing strategy it was apparent to me that the investment of time, money, and energy by everyone involved, to produce one new ideal client wasn’t worth it. So, I recommended that he give up th...

Today we are talking about Principle #5 for business success and how to utilize this concept.

Principle #5… Maintain an Entrepreneurial Mindset

This last principle is critical to the success of any business. Entrepreneurs are known for thinking of awesome, exciting ways of doing things. They are also known for stepping outside of the box to solve problems, which is exactly what every business needs, in order to get to the next level...

Today we are talking about Principle #4 for business success and how to utilize this concept.

Principle #4… Be Fiscally Responsible

Every successful business owner knows that running a business responsibly is the only way to run one the right way. Knowing when to budget money and how much of it to budget are skills that will keep you from making dire mistakes and losing money, or having to close your business. Making sure that you k...

Today we are talking about Principle #3 for business success and how to utilize this concept.

Principle #3… Be Passionate

Being 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 w...

Today we are talking about Principle #2 for business success and how to utilize this concept.

Principle #2… Do Research

Neil 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. 

How to Utilize Research for Your Business

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Today we are talking about Principle #1 for business success and how to utilize this concept.

Principle #1… Be Organized

Organization 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. 

How to Utilize Organization ...

Understanding 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. 

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In the past, strategy making was like this exclusive club, only happening behind closed doors with top brass. But guess what? Times have changed! Now, we all have a say, from the big shots to the frontline warriors. It's about tapping into the wisdom of everyone on the team which allows everyone to provide input. This Strategic Thinking exercise is your secret weapon. Whether you're tackling goals, wrestling with issues, ...

Today we are talking about the 5th way of the 5 ways Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence makes you a better leader.

When you exude confidence, your team members can feel it emanating from you, and it often powers their confidence as well. If you’re holding a company-wide meeting and talking about the vision for your business with the utmost confidence, your employees can see your vision and ...

Today we are talking about the 4th way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence helps you raise your own bar.

Not only can confidence help you face the challenges in front of you, but it can also teach you that you can do more than you think. You may have certain revenue goals, with numbers that you want to hit each quarter. And as you hit them, your confidence increases and pushes you to set the...

Today we are talking about the 3rd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence lets you set boundaries.

Saying yes or no takes confidence, but it is necessary to set boundaries both in your professional and your personal life.

By having the confidence to say “no” to things like doing a task yourself instead of delegating it, taking on an unnecessary meeting, or things that generally take up time...

Today we are talking about the 2nd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence takes power away from fear.

Fear in business could be fear of failure or fear of growth, but either way, it overshadows the ability to succeed in business. When we take away power from the words “failure” or “fear”, we give greater power to words like “success” and “self-confidence.”

When you’re confident in your abil...

Today we are talking about the 1st way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence allows you to ask questions.

Curiosity is underrated, and one of the things that can hold us back from asking questions is a lack of confidence! Feeling confident enough to ask questions when you don’t know something is how you continue to learn and grow, and how you get people to do business with you. It’s okay not t...

Confidence doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, and 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.

That’s why over the next five days we will explore five ways that increased confidence leads to...

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.  Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on what you can do with the wasted time to generate even more money, work less, or do other things you really want to do.  

Use a time log to help you know where you are actually spending your time duri...

Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is, Celebrate Achievements.

Every time you mark a goal off of your list, make it a habit to celebrate. You don’t have to do anything crazy or outlandish… but make sure that you do something you enjoy. Perhaps you could take your spouse out to dinner, do what I call the 'money dance', leave the office early, or treat yourself ...