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Concentric Circles: A Wholesome Alternative to Sales Funnels
Here’s the business model that I use, and recommend for all clients to consider.
It’s an alternative to sales funnels (which often feel unethical to me).
This concentric circles model is meant for those who earn a living as solopreneurs (simpler business with less overhead) by sharing their life’s experiences via coaching, mentoring, facilitation, or healing.
Notice that there are boundaries to each of the levels in the diagram. The…
The “Successful” Creators You Follow…
Take a look at your social media – which “successful” creators do you follow?
Whomever we give our attention to will gradually shift our perspective of what we consider a successful person. The more we consume someone’s content, the more we take on their values and priorities.
For example, the creators who are often on vacation (it seems) or living glamorous lifestyles – the more we watch, the more it shifts our subconscious view of “success”.
Ma…
I used to dream of Financial Freedom…
I used to dream of “financial freedom”… having so much money that I could just do whatever I wanted, travel the world, give money abundantly to causes and people in need.
I invested in lots of business programs that sold me on that dream.
Eventually I realized two things…
(1) The ones selling the dreams were the ones getting rich… not those of us buying into the programs. (Unless we also joined their ranks, and sold dreams of easy and big mone…
What I Don’t Like About The Prosperous Coach
So many of my clients have recommended The Prosperous Coach book by Steve Chandler and Rich Litvin. I’ve tried reading the book several times and couldn’t get through it, because of deep disagreements with the fundamental strategy the book espouses.
I feel like this book/movement has hoodwinked a lot of coaches. I don’t think the authors are bad people. I’m sure they have helped many people via their programs. (I’ve heard great things a…
Authentic Business Success: Prioritize Your Inner Life
“Tell me about your goals.”
“Well, I want a business beyond my wildest dreams. Doesn’t everyone?!”
In her voice, there’s a slight tinge of desperation… an unspoken, “I refuse to be happy until I arrive.”
I had that same type of energy when I started my business in 2009. Easily influenced by my business mentors, I became uber-focused on external success. Becoming a millionaire, building a guru online presence, etc.
Eventually, I…