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Coming Soon: Back to Business Boot Camp

Posted by Phyllis on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 in Get Going, Uncategorized | Comments (0)

  

I mentioned in another post that I’m in an exercise class that’s “boot-camp” style.  The goal is to really push yourself physically, and see results quickly.  It’s also meant to be diverse and mix things up so you are always working different muscles, balance, flexibility and core strength all at once.  

  It’s hard.  But I love it. 

  The best part is that I just show up.  Yes, once I’m there I do the work – but I don’t have to plan it, or figure it out or keep track of upper body/lower body/strength training/cardio… you get the idea.  Someone else does.  They provide the plan of action and I execute – as best I can. 

   I’ve decided to put my sales training modules into a concentrated “Back to Business Boot Camp” that will start in a few weeks.  Let me know if you’d like info.  I’m excited to put everything together and I know you’ll love the step by step instructions that you can implement for your own quick results.

I Joined The SITS Problogger Challenge!

Posted by Phyllis on Monday, July 19th, 2010 in Get Going | Comments (0)

 

I’m starting a challenge today with lots of others.  I’m taking the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog  challenge.  This is based on the e-book written by Darren Rowse of ProBlogger.   I enjoy writing for my blog, but I know enough to know I need to learn more.  Being a student and continuous learning is part of every entrepreneur’s life. 

My blog is meant to be helpful to you.  It’s here to provide tips and information regarding sales and selling in general and skills and tactics that are specific.  It’s also a part of my sales process.  It’s a way for potential clients to learn about me and “kick the tires” to see if I might be of some value and a good match for the sales help needed.

Having a better blog is important to me. 

Doing this as a “group” project (alone in my hotel room at the moment) provides some additional benefits. 

Accountability – Despite the best of intentions, some things we mean to get to just never happen.  Doing this with 400+ others is a way for me to stay on track. 

Feedback – There is also a forum set up so that we can share ideas and ask for feedback.  This is probably as valuable as Darren’s lessons.  (They are great Darren, but the e-book is a one way conversation as you know!)  I know for certain that others input helps – often times someone else will suggest something that helps me see things in a new perspective that I might not have been able to see on my own.

Encouragement – Who couldn’t use that?  Often, hard-charging type A, get it done by myself folks could use a little – even though few will ever admit it.

Promotion – This is last for a reason.  Being part of the group and learning to be a better blogger is my primary goal, but if along the way I connect with someone who is interested in my services – that’s great.  Putting yourself in a position to help others and offer some feedback for them is a great way to establish business relationships that benefit everyone.

Where can you use a little help?  Do you have a group of people who can brainstorm and/or provide feedback?  Would a “mastermind” of like-minded business owners be helpful to you?   

I’m putting a group together.  If you’re interested – just email me and put Mastermind in the subject and I’ll get you the details!    pnichols at soundadvicesales dot com.

Bootcamp Life Lessons

Posted by Phyllis on Saturday, July 17th, 2010 in Lessons Learned | Comments (1)

 

 I just started a workout program this past week.  It’s a high intensity bootcamp style class with an instructor who really makes me push myself.  For those of you who don’t know me well, I am in serious need of this type of fitness instruction.  On a fitness scale of 1 to 10 I’d rate myself a 3.  I can jog slowly for a mile or so and I’m coordinated enough to not fall over or trip on the stairs, but that’s about it. 

  It wasn’t always this way, but that really doesn’t matter now.  What matters is what I decide to do today. 

  In the class - they are at 5 AM, did I mention that part?  Just getting up and being there on time is a big win for me – there are others who are in much better shape, older, younger, men and women. 

  After class on Friday a nice guy I that I met the day before came up and said he was glad to see I came back (I think I looked really pathetic at the end of class on Thursday)  He began to relay his story.  He started working out 9 months ago and has lost over 100 pounds.  Looking at this super fit guy you’d never guess he’d been heavy. 

  The best part was that he wanted to encourage me.  He gave me some advice about what worked for him.  He told me not to worry about what I couldn’t do in the class (and there’s alot) and not to compare myself to others.  He also said I can do more than I think I can.  Like so many things in life, results come with persistence and a willingness to put in the time to master new skills. 

  So what do you want to master?  Where can you push yourself?  What have you mastered lately?  It’s nice to share!