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How to Increase Your Client Base Without Selling Anything with guest Peter Beckenham

Even in a tiny village in Thailand near the Cambodian border, Peter Beckenham is proof-positive that relationship marketing can make growing a thriving solopreneur business wherever you’re located easier and more enjoyable. Imagine never facing another dreaded sales call again.

In today’s Fast Action Fridays episode guest Peter Beckenham, The Village Marketer, shares some of his most important advice on how to stop struggling to sell and embrace pleasant and helpful conversations with prospects instead.

Be sure to listen to the end and let us know if you agree or disagree with Peter’s advice. I’d also love to hear solutions you’ve implemented, too.

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Who’s the Master of Your Personality? with guest Sue Ryan

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Do you think much about the type of personality you have? Do you think it is what it is? Sort of born with it … stuck with it? Or are you master of your own personality, understanding its particular nuances so you can expertly guide it along life’s pathways?

That’s what we’re exploring in today’s Fast Action Fridays episode. My guest Sue Ryan is not only a Master Trainer and business consultant, she understands at a deep personal level how our personalities can deeply impact the quality of the lives we live, as well as the lives of those around us.

What we know about ourselves can help us to navigate the ups and downs in ways that allow us to feel more joyful and successful. And what we don’t know can derail our best intentions, unexpectedly darken our moods, making us cross and irritable, and definitely not feeling in control.

This episode will be of particular interest to the growing number of caregivers who love those in their care yet struggle to understand how to deal with the constantly changing emotional bumps and ruts.

Be sure to listen to the end and let us know if you find what Sue shares helpful in your life and business

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How to Make Brave Decisions with guest Karen Flynn

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We’ve all been there. Knowing we need to have a conversation about a situation that’s become extremely important to us, but holding back, worried how the other person will react.

We don’t like rocking the dialogue boat but our happiness and wellbeing is at stake. What can we do to better prepare ourselves for that moment of uncomfortable conversation?

In today’s Fast Action Fridays interview guest Karen Flynn, an experienced international coach, shares insight into knowing when we’ve reached that point, along with tips to help us navigate the uncomfortable discussion that’s likely to follow.

Karen says, “Starting over at any age -making a pivot in your career, business, or personal journey, is not impossible. It’s hard, and the freedom and fulfilment gained is worth the uncomfortable learning.”

Be sure to listen to the end to also how to qualify for Karen’s free resource.

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Self Care in Leadership: Are YOU Taking Enough Time for Yourself? with guest Maureen Ross Gemme

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Do you know the nuances of your personality type? Have you mastered how to capitalize on your strengths based on your personality and the needs as a human you have?

Today’s Fast Action Fridays guest Maureen Ross Gemme shares some great advice about understanding the facets of your personality along with tips to help you manage your choices in life and business in light of them.

I especially enjoyed learning from Maureen that while we have different needs based on our personality type, we all share the same six basic needs as human beings. You’ll learn about both those topics during our interview.

Be sure to listen to the end to also learn what the single most important thing for each of us can do in order to do and be our best happy and effective self.

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