Productivity to Profit

Are your thoughts and beliefs holding you back and keeping you from having the success you long for and deserve? It’s all about the things we say and how we say them - to ourselves and others.
Many of us struggle with beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that keep us stuck. We can find ourselves in a place we don’t want to be, yet we don’t know how to move beyond where we are to get to a better place. But it’s time. It’s time to reach your goals. It’s time to create the success you seek. It’s time to elevate your life and career to excellence, and Derlene Hirtz has the tools to help you stand IN your power and stand OUT in the world.
As an accomplished coach, speaker, and author, Derlene helps people embrace what is and shift to what could be. She has devoted her life to helping others realize their potential and move forward with confidence and, in this interview, Derlene will explain how to take the thoughts and beliefs that are no longer serving you, reframe them, and make the shift from where you are to where you want to be.
https://youempoweredservices.com
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How would you describe your perspective on life and your level of confidence, both in yourself and what you do? Is self-doubt or a gloomy outlook keeping you from realizing your dreams?
How we view opportunities, ourselves, and the world around us has a tremendous impact on our lives. We can all experience moments where we doubt our gifts and purpose in life, wonder if we have what it takes to succeed on the path we’ve chosen, and question whether the choices we’re making are the right ones. It’s when we get stuck in that pattern of thinking (sometimes without even realizing it) that those thoughts sabotage our potential for success and hold us back. Imagine how nice it would be to shut down those doubts, go from gloomy to grateful, and feel more confident moving forward!
Today’s guest, Wayne Schoeneberg, is a professional speaker, certified business coach, and acclaimed trial attorney who will help you do just that.
As an expert in cognitive reframing and creating a Culture of Confidence, Wayne’s wisdom and expertise will put you on a solid path forward. In this segment, Wayne shares how developing confidence and having a more positive outlook will give a major boost to your life and business. He also explains how you can use the P.A.M.P.E.R. principles to be more self-assured, decisive, and productive, just by making some very simple shifts in your thinking and behavior.
So, if you struggle with confidence, or tend to see the glass as half empty, join us for the conversation that has the power to change your life and your business.

The path to business success isn’t a straight line. It’s a winding, twisting road filled with challenges. If you’re running your business by “winging it”, you may struggle to create that thriving business you’ve always dreamed of. Knowing where you’re going and being intentional about what you do can dramatically impact your ability to survive and thrive. And when your business thrives, it empowers you to live the dream – both professionally and personally.
A business plan is key to getting you on the path to a healthier, thriving business! The idea of a business plan, however, is often met with resistance. Just the mention of it can have business owners cringing and looking for the exit, but that’s because most don’t realize that a plan doesn’t have to be a big, scary, restrictive thing that boxes them in. In fact, the opposite is true.
Having a plan brings clarity, focus, and better results. It can be defined and implemented no matter what stage your business is in, and can either get you unstuck or keep you from getting stuck in the typical cycle of challenges all businesses face. The real beauty of it is that it doesn’t have to be the huge undertaking most business owners fear, as today’s guest, Aaron Montgomery of MontCo Consulting, makes clear.
In this segment, Montgomery shares the benefits to having a plan, as well as his 5 key ingredients for creating a simple, yet effective, business plan that will put you light years ahead of the other small businesses out there. His plan works for any business of any size, and whether you’re a start-up, well-established, or at any stage in between. His wisdom and tips will have you working on your business rather than just in your business, which will give you a solid foundation for success.
https://www.aaronmontgomery.info/

Have you ever considered writing a book? Maybe you should! Most business owners and entrepreneurs have at least considered publishing a book at one time or another. Authoring a book has lots benefits for business owners, and there are options for making it a reality. It can be a great tool for you and your business, but there’s a lot to know before diving in with what you hope is the next bestseller.
With Amazon/KDP publishing more than a million titles each year, it’s easy to get lost in the DIY dead-end of self-publishing. That makes it important to have an edge – something that sets you apart from the crowd. First and foremost, you’ll want your book to have the look and feel of a professionally produced product. Unless your expertise happens to be in writing, editing, and graphic design, that can be a daunting task. Add an understanding of publishing and marketing to that list and it can all start to feel very overwhelming.
In this segment, Cathy Davis of Davis Creative, LLC, shares her expertise to help you navigate the world of publishing. You’ll learn the many benefits of writing a book, as well as what’s required to release a polished product that will represent you and your brand in the best possible light. Davis also discusses the ins-and-outs of the publishing options and current trends, lays the groundwork for helping you set realistic expectations, and offers guidance on the publishing process – all of which will get you one step closer to realizing your dream of becoming a published author.
http://daviscreative.com

No matter where we are in our lives or businesses, there’s always room for improvement. Regardless of what we’ve accomplished or achieved to this point, there will always be a next level we can strive for – both personally and professionally. Getting to that next level involves an openness to making changes, which can feel overwhelming for many. But making changes doesn’t have to be intimidating or overwhelming. If we shift our mindset and embrace small changes, those small changes can have a big impact and be a major force in creating the lives we want to live.
Lethia Owens, president and CEO of Game Changers International, LLC., a personal development firm focusing on personal and leadership branding for enterprising entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, has a strategy for making those small changes that add up to big results through marginal gains. It is one of many successful strategies and tools Owens has used over the years to help countless entrepreneurs and leaders realize their value, stand strong in their unique brilliance, and get to the next level in their lives and businesses.
In this segment, Owens shares her expertise in personal development and harnessing the power of 1% to bring meaningful changes that lead us to be the best versions of ourselves. The 1% strategy, used by athletes, corporations, and individuals for years, empowers next-level performance and next-level results. It uses the concept of marginal gains and the simple, manageable beauty of 1% that anyone can apply to reap the benefits in their lives. It is truly a game changer, and it all starts with one simple, daily question that will have you reaping the benefits for yourself.
http://LethiaOwens.com

Overcoming resistance in sales can be one of the most challenging parts of business for business owners. Nerves, being unsure of ourselves, and even traditional sales training can make for awkward conversations where we talk faster and louder in an effort to overcome objections. That approach rarely ends well for either party. As a salesperson, it also keeps the cycle of unproductive sales meetings going, which further undermines our confidence. So, what does it take to turn sales conversations into a win-win for both parties?
It starts with understanding that people buy from businesses they know, like, and trust. That makes laying a foundation of trust and building relationships key to success in sales. Through his many years of sharing his business expertise and helping his clients be more successful, Bill Prenatt, founder and CEO of Simply Successful, LLC, knows that foundation is formed through authentic conversations that shift the focus to truly understanding the client’s concerns and meeting their needs.
In this segment, Prenatt discusses the APART strategy - a systematic way of communicating that makes authentic conversations not only possible, but natural and easy. Its use will change the way you sell for the better, benefit both you and the client, and give you a valuable tool you can use to flip the traditional script, reduce the fear of selling, and have greater success in sales.
https://simplysuccessful-llc.com/