For years I have run small coaching groups to help people grow their income and their business. It never fails to amaze me how small groups are an overlooked asset for business people.
In this episode, I give you five reasons that you should explore getting involved in a small group. The next year is going to be difficult as we seek to reinvent ourselves and our businesses and you need people around you who can keep you grounded but keep you dreaming.
I had a call today from a client who was struggling to keep a deal moving.
That’s not unusual if you’ve been in sales for longer than…say…3 hours, is it?
What was unusual is the prospect always agreed to see James when he called, BUT nothing moved.
Lots of social visits – but no movement. Been there?
And James was getting fatigued.
He had to keep telling his manager that the deal was still alive. But his manager was growing skeptical, as he should have been.
With a little of my guidance, but most of all his ‘detachment’, he made the move. Here’s what he told his prospect: Read more
In his book, Think & Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill describes what a mastermind group is:
Nice, isn’t it? “A friendly alliance.” “Plan and purpose.”
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Last month, in the mastermind group that I’m in, a guy broke down into tears. He was struggling. His business was not doing well. And, this was the first time he actually admitted it to another human being.
While it was awkward, I’ve never seen 9 people jump into service so quickly. Isn’t it interesting that when the truth comes out – when we become “real,” people are always there to help?
Later, he emailed the group, sharing what a massive relief it was to know he had people on his ‘team’ that were in total support. You could feel the relief in his tone.
Below, I’ve listed 5 reasons that you MUST consider joining a mastermind group if you’re truly serious about your professional growth. Read more