Comments on: Can a coach help you in your startup? http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/can-a-coach-help-you-in-your-startup/ Sports News - Tech Reviews - Entertainment - Life Tips for EveryJoe Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:45:34 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Deborah L. Pearsall - Business Start Up Coach http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/can-a-coach-help-you-in-your-startup/comment-page-1/#comment-312742 Deborah L. Pearsall - Business Start Up Coach Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:31:30 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/can-a-coach-help-you-in-your-startup/#comment-312742 This artile is so true. When interviewing start up coaches, make sure you listen for the following things to let you know that you are on the right path: 1. An effective start up coach will talk about getting to know you and your work style. 2. At your first session, they will have researched your proposed field and have pertinant information relating to your success. 3. A coach should mention that each session will be specific to your field (not a generic formula used for all business models). 4. Guarantee tangible results after 3 sessions. 5. Have several resources and contacts available. 6. Offer several side services such as: real-time sales representative via telecon product development product packaging research web development and advertising market research including certifications This artile is so true. When interviewing start up coaches, make sure you listen for the following things to let you know that you are on the right path:

1. An effective start up coach will talk about getting to know you and your work style.

2. At your first session, they will have researched your proposed field and have pertinant information relating to your success.

3. A coach should mention that each session will be specific to your field (not a generic formula used for all business models).

4. Guarantee tangible results after 3 sessions.

5. Have several resources and contacts available.

6. Offer several side services such as:
real-time sales representative via telecon
product development
product packaging research
web development and advertising
market research including certifications

]]> By: Earl L. Sigmund CPA http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/can-a-coach-help-you-in-your-startup/comment-page-1/#comment-312775 Earl L. Sigmund CPA Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:34:20 +0000 http://www.startupspark.com/can-a-coach-help-you-in-your-startup/#comment-312775 I agree with you 100% some people lose their SALES MOJO which is that energy or presence that you emit during every meeting with a prospective client. It's that allure, charisma, or vibe that you exhibit and that every one of your prospects feels from you. To me - It's the dealbreaker in getting someone to really listen to your pitch. Either you have it or your don't. That does not mean you have to be borne with this trait - it comes from within from truly believing in the product or service that you are peddling. I think it develops naturally as you get to know the product or you get more confidence that the service you are providing has real benefit and value to the user. We all go thru slumps in our business caused by things that interfere with our Sales Mojo such as: 1) unresolved personal issues in our life 2) recent tragic events in our life 3) business startegy mistakes If we can't think our way out of these slumps, we need to consult a qualified sales coach who will study our technique and get us back on the road to success. ELSCPA I agree with you 100% some people lose their SALES MOJO which is that energy or presence that you emit during every meeting with a prospective client. It’s that allure, charisma, or vibe that you exhibit and that every one of your prospects feels from you.
To me – It’s the dealbreaker in getting someone to really listen to your pitch. Either you have it or your don’t. That does not mean you have to be borne with this trait – it comes from within from truly believing in the product or service that you are peddling. I think it develops naturally as you get to know the product or you get more confidence that the service you are providing has real benefit and value to the user.

We all go thru slumps in our business caused by things that interfere with our Sales Mojo such as:

1) unresolved personal issues in our life

2) recent tragic events in our life

3) business startegy mistakes

If we can’t think our way out of these slumps, we need to consult a qualified sales coach who will study our technique and get us back on the road to success.

ELSCPA

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