Few things in this world have the raw power & energy of a storm.  You can take the world by storm if you will focus your power and energy in the direction of your goals and dreams.  For you to take the world, and your goals, by S.T.O.R.M. may I suggest you follow these five simple steps… Stop Take Inventory Organize Reflect Move It In today’s post I will address the first step of S.T.O.R.M., which is to STOP.  I will write about the remaining four steps over the course of the next few weeks. STOP! We are in such a hurry.  It’s easy to miss things; easy to get stuck in the rut of reactivity, repeating the same old ineffective behaviors over and over again.  So often we confuse activity with accomplishment.  So, the first thing we need to do in creating our own personal and powerful S.T.O.R.M. is to STOP! Stop what you’re doing.  Stop where you are.  In fact, stop right now (well, not until you finish reading this blog of course).  Stop and be silent for a few moments.  Stop and think.  Listen to your thoughts, without the noise and the clutter created by the world around you.  They say it is quiet and calm in the eye of the storm.  You need to stop and create you own personal “eye of the storm” long enough that you can gain some focus and clarity. Once you have made this initial STOP, I suggest you schedule other “stops” in the near future.  What are you going to do during these “stops“?  Well, continue to build your S.T.O.R.M., of course.  Tune in next week to learn more about the next step of S.T.O.R.M. - Take Inventory! To Your Success! Kip Kint Success Coach & President Mission Ignition

We all know the saying that begins, “When you assume…” so I won’t finish it in this post.  Let me just say that when it comes to marketing and sales it is most often true.  I am confident you have a valuable product or service.  If you didn’t you wouldn’t put your heart and soul into what you do in your business.  So, why is it that so many Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Sales Executives sometimes make assumptions about who will or will not purchase their product or service?

It is important that you let them decide for themselves, at every phase of the sales cycle, beginning with whether or not to even hear more about what you have to offer.  Remember, IF YOU DON’T ASK, YOU WON’T KNOW!  If you look at a person and say to yourself, “Nah, she wouldn’t be interested” how can you be completely sure that’s true?

I recently purchased a new 58″ plasma TV from Matt Anderson at Wholesale Works.  Honestly, it was the deal of a lifetime in my opinion.  However, I didn’t go to Matt and say, “Hey, I’m looking for a TV!” because I wasn’t at the time.  But I am very glad that he didn’t assume that I wouldn’t be interested.  He approached me and told me about his special offer, and now his offer is mounted on my wall for my viewing pleasure.

I’m not suggesting your product/service is for everyone in the world, and that you should offer to everyone.  However, I am talking about those people who otherwise fit your target demographic, but for whatever reason you find yourself choosing for them by never approaching them at all.

So, be bold!  If you think someone will tell you no, then prove it.  Ask them and see if you were right.  If you hear the word “No” you won’t melt, and if they say “Yes” then you will simply have to admit to yourself that your initial assumption was wrong.  Don’t worry though, the additional revenue will make that pill easier to swallow.

To Your Success!

Kip Kint, Success Coach & President, Mission Ignition

Well, my friends at Simple Truths have put out yet another inspirational video.  This one, entitled “Eat That Frog,” is so closely aligned with what I share with my own clients on the topic of procrastination I had to post it up here for all of you to enjoy.  As I stated in a presentation I gave just the other day, procrastination opens the door to self-sabotage.  Identify your “frog” and eat it first every day.  To enjoy the video simply click on the frog below.

To Your Success!

Kip Kint
Success Coach & President
Mission Ignition

The other day I was at a networking event where I had a small sponsorship.  When thinking of what to do or say with the couple minutes alloted to me I decided to step outside the proverbial box and offer a glimpse into coaching from a more humorous perspective.  Well, below is the result of my whim.  Just a little coaching humor all laced in truth, of course.  Enjoy!

That Kip-the-Coach, that Kip-the-Coach, I do not like that Kip-the-Coach!

Do you like a fresh approach?

I do not like a fresh approach; I do not like it, Kip-the-Coach!

Would you like it on the phone, to do your coaching from work or home?

I would not like it on the phone, to do the coaching from work OR home.
I do not like a fresh approach.  I do not like it, Kip-the-Coach.

Would you like to make more dough, and make your business really go?

I do not want to make more dough, or make my business really go.
I would not like it on the phone, to do my coaching from work or home.
You say it is a fresh approach, but I do not like it, Kip-the-Coach.

Would you like to balance your life, spend more time with your kids and wife?
I do not need to balance my life, nor spend more time with my kids and wife.
I don’t need any more dough; my business doesn’t need any more go.
I would not like it on the phone.  I don’t want coaching from work or home.
And I do not need a fresh approach.  I would not like it, Kip-the-Coach.

Would you like to account, for the things you do, and the amount?

I certainly DON’T want to account for the things I do, NOR the amount!

Would you like one you can trust to help you reach your goals or bust?

I do not think that I can trust, that I will reach my goals or bust.

Would you like it every week, stretching for the success you seek?

I would not like it every week, stretching for the success I seek.
I do not think that I can trust, that I will reach my goals or bust.
I refuse to account, for the things I do, and the amount.
I do not need to balance my life, to spend more time with kids and wife.
I don’t think I’ll make more dough, and see my business really go.
I would not like it on the phone, being coached at work or home.
I can’t stand a fresh approach.  I do not like it, Kip-the-Coach.

You would not like it, so you say.  Try it and you may.
Try it, try it, and you may.
Try it and you may I say.

Kip, if you will let me be, I will try it and you will see.

Say, I like this fresh approach!
I do!  I like it Kip-the-Coach!
And I would like it every week; stretching for the success I seek.
And I’m so glad that I can trust, and I know I’ll reach my goals or bust.
And I am happy to account, for the things I do, AND the amount.
It feels so great to balance my life, spending quality time with kids AND wife.
And I am making serious dough; Man!  Look at my business go.
And I really like it on the phone, coaching with you from work AND home.
And I do so like this fresh approach.
Thank you! Thank you, Kip-the-Coach!

To Your Success!

Kip Kint, Success Coach & President, Mission Ignition