Ever have one of those days where you feel in a funk and, regardless of what you’ve got done, you feel like you haven’t accomplished anything?
You don’t want to carry that feeling and funk into tomorrow.
How you you hit the reset button and start out a new day with a positive outlook on the rest of the week?
Being an entrepreneur can feel like this.
You’re stepping from the light, into a very dark room.
It also can be the complete opposite…its like you just walked through the gates of a circus and you’re being hit from all directions–most just want to take your money.
This is why having an experienced and knowledgeable business coach and consultant is extremely helpful.
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Planning, Communication, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Improvement, Training, and Facilitation.
When people ask me what I do, I tell them that I am a Personal and Professional Business Coach and Consultant.
But isn’t a Coach and Consultant essentially the same thing? I don’t believe so.
If you know who Tony Robbins is, you’ll appreciate his breakdown:
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching/coaching-vs-consulting/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiN_mBRBBEiwA9N-e_r9iYZdJVc4U2jQgJDs5KXqGQZ_dbrTFKCCX6FRZ0iD0CiNanUYsQBoCIl8QAvD_BwE
However, here is my simple definition of differences…
A Coach guides and advises you on taking action to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and achieve success.
A Consultant takes the action for you.
It boils down to two things: Capacity and Capability. Capacity means that you have the time and resources to take the action yourself. Capability means that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to take the action yourself.
You coach someone when they have the Capacity and Capability. When they don’t have one of the two, you step in as a Consultant.
What was your first job? Leave a comment below.
My first paying job was a paperboy. When I look back on this now, I can see the lessons I learned and didn’t realize it.
Capacity Management. No matter how many papers I would have liked to deliver (and make money from), only so many would fit in the bags on my bike. This is why paper routes were taken over by people in vehicles.
Accounts Payable. If I didn’t collect the money from the customers, I didn’t get paid. This taught me concepts, like: “fee for service,” and “deadbeat.”
Customer Experience. I got lazy and I dumped my papers in the bushes one time. Tons of people called and complained. I don’t mind being lazy, but that just caused more work in the long run. People don’t like lazy employees.
I didn’t think I was a Business Owner when I owned a Paper Route. Maybe if I had, I would have run it different? In life, we often do see us as “owning” anything when we work for a company…we turn over our rights to someone else. Maybe we need to rethink ownership, regardless of our role?
Where did you start and what didn’t you learn from it?
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Here’s a fantastic resource for startups in San Antonio. This information covers all sorts of topics from education to funding. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to feature some of these resources.
Funding is always a hot topic for startups. Where am I going to get money to make this thing happen? How much money do I really need?
Liftfund is local organization that has been microloans and small business loans to deserving entrepreneurs for over 20 years. They are just one of the many funding options in San Antonio and elsewhere.
Money is always crucial when starting or growing a business. When building your business plan, determining startup costs is very important. Here is an idea to use.
Draw a line down the center of a peice of paper. Top-left, write Must Have. Top-right, write Nice to Have. Sit down with your partners, spouse, friends, etc. and brainstorm money and things needed and place them in the appropriate column.
Write down everything…even if it doesn’t cost money. For instance, “Facebook and LinkedIn Business Pages,” should be Must Haves, but are free. A LinkedIn Premier Business account; however, will cost you.
This rather activity will help you think through the money you need to start and what you need to grow.