The Accountability Coach: Business Acceleration | Productivity

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Time Management Principles Guaranteed to Help You Accelerate Your Results.\n\nTime management is not just a buzzword that you can throw around but never dig into. It’s also not something you try on for a week or two and become instantly successful at. If you want to truly accelerate your workday efforts and get more done in less time, it will require discipline and humility. \n\nThe rewards though? They are well worth the sacrifice. In addition to having more mental and physical bandwidth for the people and projects in your life that you truly care about, improving your time management gives you mental space for a renewed passion for your business and increased patience and resilience for the difficult things your workday throws your way.\n\nWhile there are many different principles that you can focus on that will help move you closer to a more productive schedule, these four time management principles are guaranteed to help accelerate your results and boost your productivity. The catch is that they all require intentionality.\n\nThese principles will not work unless you do, which is both liberating and limiting. However, if you are ready to find freedom and move beyond being a slave to your business and your to-do list, then roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive in.\n\n1. Remove Distractions – Even the Good Ones\n\nPerhaps one of the greatest workplace myths is the one that says we can multitask well. We may be multitasking, but the ball is always getting dropped somewhere. Our brains are only hardwired to be able to handle one thing at one time. We are fooled into thinking we are doing multiple things at once, but really our brains are just swapping back and forth at tremendous speeds. \n\nAdding more to the already spinning plate just makes it more difficult to gracefully switch to something different when the time comes. Not only that, but it actually takes longer to complete tasks this way. When was the last time you found enjoyment and success while trying to simultaneously eat a waffle and go for a jog? The answer is never – you would never try to overlap those two tasks because of the sheer impracticality of it all. Multitasking in business may appear to be more practical, but don’t be fooled. Dialing in your focus on one thing at a time whenever possible is a truly simple way to see amazing time management and productivity results. \n\n2. Track Your Time and Then Honestly Evaluate How You Spent It\n\nIn orderUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "Jeff Downs has had had numerous years of executive leadership experience and also has consulted numerous executive teams to achieve consistent sustained transformational results. As a successful entrepreneur and corporate leader, Jeff has worked as a Franklin Covey Business Results Practice Leader with Cisco, Boston Scientific, Comcast, Staples, Siemens, and more. \n\nJeff and Jami have been married for 29 years and have 7 children between the ages of 9 and 25.\n\nJami Downs is a mother, leader, teacher, and passionate volunteer. As the mother of seven children she is an expert in logistics, negotiation, diplomacy, and project management.\n\nJeff and Jami are co-authors of the book, Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results, which was published September 22, 2020. Streaking is a goal-setting practice created by Jeff and Jami, which allows us to transform our best intentions into new, consistent habits to help us meet our goals. \n\nHere are some questions I asked Jeff and Jami that you will benefit from by listening to their answers:\n\n1.\tI’m curious, how did you come up with the concept and name for your book, Steaking? Streaking: The Simple Practice of Conscious, Consistent Actions That Create Life-Changing Results\n\n2.\tWhy did you start Streaking and how has it helped you and others with achieving goals?\n\n3.\tHow is a streak different from a goal, and how do they compliment one another? \n\n4.\tWhat are the laws of Streaking? \n\n5.\tWhat is a “be statement” and how does a person use a “be statement” to have consistent success? Ask yourself: Who do I want to be?\n\n6.\tWhat is the power of consistency in achieving goals? \n\n7.\tWhat about Streaking is powerful in setting up the foundation to achieve goals? \n\n8.\tWhy is it important to know the difference between a habit, routine, streak, and a goal? \n\n9.\tHow does a person employ streaks to grow and improve and achieve their goals and reach their full potential? \n\n10.\tWhat are the benefits to a person in completing laughably simple streaks daily, weekly or monthly? \n\n11.\tGive me some examples of what someone would do to bridge the gap between where they are in business and where they imagine they ultimately want to be.\n\n12.\tHow do you suggest people record activities to be completed?\n\n13.\tWhy record that you have completed these activities, how does that help growth and achieving goals? \n\nGet their book, Streaking: ThUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about 4 Tips for Helping You to Stick To Your Goals, so you have the highest probability of achieving them in the timeframe you desire.\n\nWe’ve all been there before…we find a goal that inspires us and we commit to doing the work…until life derails us. Whether it was that vacation, your assistant suddenly quits, or death in the family, the truth is life sometimes distracts us from our goals. Dealing with the disruption is one thing, getting back on track can be another.\n\nOkay, Let’s get going with the 4 tips to help you stick to your goals so you can get back on track and stay on track. \n\nTip #1: Focus on the Reward - Not the Work\nWise sages advise us to “be in the moment,” but let’s face it - you don’t always feel like running that last mile. You’re human; sometimes you lose your motivation in the middle of having to “do the work.”\n\nIf you’re losing your motivation, switch your focus on the reward. Focus on the good feelings of having accomplished your goal and how much easier it will be the next time because you will have broken through another limiting belief.\n\n“We only learn our limits by going beyond them.” ~Unknown\n\nTip #2: The Have-To’s Sometimes Turn into the Want-To’s\nThe work involved with achieving goals can feel like a “have-to” in the beginning, but they often turn into a “want-to” by the end of the process. They become a positive habit - a healthy way of being - while the work part eventually melts away.\n\nThis happens because it’s not always about the end result - it’s about the person you become as a result of the process.\n\nWhen you learn a new way of living - a way of living that better represents and supports your true potential - things that used to be a “have-to” transform into a “want-to.”\n\n“Conquer your bad habits or they will conquer you.” ~Charles A. Jaffe\n\nTip #3: It’s Who You Become in the Process\nThe person you woke up as today may not be the same person you wake up as tomorrow - or the day after that - or next week - or ten years from now.\n\nWhile it’s impossible to predict exactly who you’ll be in the future, it’s a safe bet that you will not be the exact same person. \n\nLife is a process of constant change and transformation. Each day we learn more about ourselves, which results in greater clarity of our true desires. The path between where we are and where we want to be becomes more clear and focused, creating a deep and focused desire to see the process through. \n\nSettingUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "The idea of starting your own business can be exciting and inspiring, but for most small business owners, writing an effective business plan is not considered an exciting part of starting the process; therefore, many choose not to create one or update it on a consistent basis. Traditional business plans can be very dry and uninteresting, so you are about to learn how to create an effective business plan that not only gets you excited, it will inspire you, and others, to take action.\n\nThe length and details of an effective business plan will be determined by the type of business you’re creating or updating the one you currently have. The key is to create not just another business plan, but an effective business plan that inspires you, and others, to take action. \n\nFirst, let’s get clear on the essential components of an effective business plan:\n\n•\tExecutive Summary \n•\tMarket Analysis \n•\tCompany Description \n•\tOrganization & Management \n•\tMarketing & Sales Management \n•\tService or Product Line \n•\tFunding Request \n•\tFinancials \n•\tAppendix\n\nPart 1: Executive Summary\nThe executive summary is the most important component of an effective business plan because it will be the first thing the reader sees. This is where you’ve got to grab the reader’s attention and inspire them to support your vision through your mission statement. Provide a history of your company, its current standing, and future vision.\n\nAlthough the executive summary should be the first component in the business plan layout, it should actually be the last component you create. Once you have completed all other components it will be easier to come back to the executive summary and nicely tie in key points.\n\nPart 2: Market Analysis\nThis is your opportunity to shine and highlight your knowledge of the industry. This will also be where you will identify your target market and what you know about them. Take this opportunity to spotlight comprehensive market research and projected profit margins.\n\nPart 3: Company Description\nKeeping it brief, describe how all the elements of your business fit together. This component should include how the nature of your business makes you unique and the primary factors that will make your company a success. Be sure to clarify the marketplace need and how your company is poised for a competitive edge.\n\nPart 4: Operation and Management\nIn this component, include your business’s organizational structure, details about owUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "As a teenager, Michael Arterberry was fortunate to receive guidance from positive adult role models who helped him overcome adversities and set high expectations for his future. Grateful for the role these mentors played in his own development, Michael decided to dedicate his professional life to helping people navigate the difficulties of life and launch their future into motion. For more than 25 years, he has been helping teens and adults to use what they have gone through as a catalyst for success rather than an obstacle for failure.\n\nIn 2008, Michael founded Youth Voices Center, Inc. a non-profit with the mission of helping young people to become active, productive members of society by overcoming their obstacles, their history, stereotypes and even their own self-image and limiting beliefs. Michael is the author of \"Be Encouraged: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement\", a daily motivational book.\n \nHere are some questions I asked Michael that you will benefit from by listening to his answers:\n\n1) I have had people talk about how they wanted to achieve a particular goal and they had people (friends, family, and peers) telling them their goals were too big or they should rethink their goals to deflate their desire for their stated goal (unintentionally or maybe intentionally). \n\nYou have a comment in your book that says: Don't let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of yours. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Can you elaborate on this please?\n\nMichael said: “Don’t let history control your destiny.” \n\n2) At different times in our lives I think we have all felt overwhelmed with something. What do you do suggest we do that can help up when we might be feeling overwhelmed?\n\n3) You have a comment in your book that basically says: Perception is everything and there is a danger in a flawed perception. What exactly do you mean by this and how would we know we have a flawed perception, and then how could we fix it going forward?\n\nMichael said: There is danger in low expectations. We have to run after our destiny because as we run for what is in front of us, we escape what's behind us. \n\n4) What are the consequences or challenges of \"losing your keys\" that you talk about?\n\nMichael wrote: \"Be the Driver of Your Car\" \nHelping people to take control of their lives and not allow others to control their destiny or journey. We are a product of our thought lives. If we allow our own, personal negative thoughtUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” I think this is a great quote by Vern McLellan.\n\nWe all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people and the mediocre is what we do with each day. We spend every second of every day doing something. Are those activities moving you forward or keeping you where you currently are?\n\nI just wanted to take a quick moment to say how much I appreciate your business and continued support.\n\nIt is a pleasure for me to be able to serve entrepreneurs and business professionals like you.\n\nI believe that you and I have the ability to have a positive impact on this world. That's why I'm so excited to serve our community.\n\n2020 has been written and I hope our relationship will grow into something even more amazing in 2021.\n\nWhen hard-working, values- and goals-driven people like you and I put our heads together, there's no limit to what we can accomplish.\n\nThank you for your continued support and I hope you let me know how else I can be of service to you in 2021 and beyond.\n\nI wish you a very healthy, happy, and profitable new year. \n\nOprah Winfrey said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” \n\nI welcome your comments and feedback on how I can help you make 2021 your best year ever!\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nCheck ouUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "Maintaining balance when the demands of work and life are pulling you in different directions can be a bit challenging at times. What’s at the heart of finding balance in your life? Peace, happiness, rest, health? The definition of balance is different for everyone: What may be balance to me may not be balance to you; which is why it’s important to get to the heart of what’s uniquely important in your life. \n\nLet’s explore the 14 tips to help you maintain work life balance. Choose 1 or 2 of the 14 tips to help you get even better at having work life balance.\n\nTip #1. Identify Your Core Values (what is truly important to you in life)\nAbove all, honoring your core values is vital to maintaining a sense of balance because it directly affects your quality of life. Identify your core values and make the necessary life/work changes that honor them, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. To help you identify your core values, complete my Values Clarification Exercise. \n\nTo download my complimentary 6-page Values Clarification Exercise to help get you started on defining and getting clarity on your core values, go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/values-clarification/.\n\n2. Know Your Priorities – and Schedule Them\nIf it’s really important, it must be scheduled. As I often say, honor thy calendar. Work and family are not the only important priorities, so be sure to schedule “you” time where you can to refuel, rejuvenate and tend to your own health and well-being. I believe that in order to stay focused on your high payoff activities and achieve your goals you must schedule everything on your calendar.\n\n3. Establish a Home Office\nIf you struggle with traveling to and from an office away from home, save time and get even more done by establishing a home office. Word of caution: it can be easy to get distracted by personal matters and family members when working from home, so set clear “office hours” where you can focus on work and will not be disturbed. Certainly, working virtually is much more common today than it used to be.\n\n4. Work Remotely 1-2 Days per Week\nIf you work best outdoors or in your favorite peaceful environment, schedule “remote” days where you can head to your favorite destination to brainstorm new business ideas or boost production. Wherever you typically work, find a new place to be remote from your normal work environment and see how much more you get done.\n\n5. Reduce Your ExpenseUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "I wanted to take a minute to say Happy Holiday, and thank you for listening to The Accountability Coach Podcast, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. \n\nI’m wishing you and your family the very happiest of holidays. Continue to let me know how I can be of service to you on your goal achievement journey, so you can enjoy having your ideal business and ideal life. I’m always happy to hear from you. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening. Happy Holiday!\n\nIf you are getting value from any of Podcasts, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it, and love to hear from you and requests for topics you would find of value.\n\nTake advantage of all the complimentary business tips and tools by joining the Free Silver Membership on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/coaching-store/inner-circle-store/. \n\nAim for what you want each and every day! \nAnne Bachrach\nThe Accountability Coach™\nThe Results Accelerator™ \n\nTo help you stay focused and on track to achieving your goals, check out these other high-value resources.\n- Subscribe to my YouTube channel with business success principles (https://www.youtube.com/annebachrach)\n- Subscribe to my high-value short business tips Blog (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/blog/) \n- Connect with me on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheAccountabilityCoach)\n- Connect with me on Linked-in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebachrach)\n- Connect with me on Pinterest (https://pinterest.com/resultsrule/)\n- Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annebachrach/)\n\nCheck out all the great free high-content training web classes, by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/free-articles/free-webinars/.\n\nGo to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. \n\nAs an experienced accountability coach and author of 5 books, I help business professionals make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance.\n\nCheck out my proven business accelerator resources by going to https://www.accountabilitUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "Does your business plan have holes? Do you even have a business plan? When was the last time you looked at it (last January when you created it)? Many aspects of a business plan are overlooked and that can lead to professional disaster. Before you can build a successful business, you must first learn how to create a solid business plan. Not surprisingly, writing a business plan can be a tedious process. You may be tempted to jump in head first, but it’s important to pinpoint these basic questions before you move forward. Given the adequate preparation and attention a successful business plan needs, your worthwhile investment will build your business on a solid foundation. Now, let’s explore the four essentials of successful business planning. \n\n1. Defined Purpose: Before you can go anywhere, you must first know where you are headed. Ever attempt a cross-country road-trip without a map or GPS? Well, building a business plan without having a vision for the business is much like driving a car without a map or directions.\n\nDefining the purpose of your business will give you a starting and ending point - both of which are essential to building a solid business plan. First, define the benefits you are delivering to clients. From there, define how those benefits will change your clients’ lives for the better. What will they specifically be able to do that they weren’t able to do before they purchased your product or service? \n\nIf you’re not quite sure of the answers, start with these bullet points:\n•\tWho will you be selling these items to? Define your ideal client.\n•\tWhat product or service are you providing? What purpose does it provide?\n•\tWhere you will be selling it from? Catalog? Website? In-Person? Third party?\n•\tWhy would consumers purchase your product or service? What needs/hole/void does it fill?\n\nIf you’re specializing in a specific item or service, try to locate accessories or add-on services to market along with the main product. Does it make sense for you to open up a brick and mortar shop or is it more practical to open up shop online? Yes, properly answering these questions can be time consuming, but preparing a successful business plan is essential to setting your business up for success. \n\n2. Detailed Marketing Strategy: No business can survive without an effective marketing strategy. When starting a business, it’s imperative to be aware of exactly how you’re going to locate clients for your business. Unlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform

[[:encoded, "Today we are talking about being a Dreamer or a Doer – which is the only thing stopping you from achieving your goals.\n\nYou set goals, yet you don’t achieve them. Time and time again you find yourself stopping midway between the start and finish lines. You start off running out of the gate, enthused and driven to make a difference this time, but each time, something derails you from sticking to the game plan.\n\nPerhaps you convinced yourself that it was lack of time, energy, or resources. You simply didn’t have the time to stick to it or that a 5am run or late night at the gym was the last thing you felt motivated to do. You didn’t have a babysitter…or the money…or the will power.\n\nIt’s the classic paradox of Dreamer vs. Doer.\n\nAs you know, my Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule (https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/excuses-dont-count-results-rule-book/) philosophy is the basis for my coaching business because excuses are never the real reason you stop short of your goals. No, the real reason is something entirely different.\n\nSo, what’s the real reason behind all those excuses you make?\n\nYou are simply not willing to do what it takes to achieve your goals. You just don’t want what you say you want badly enough to actually do what it takes.\n\nThis is the real reason, and the only thing, stopping you from achieving your goals. Plain and simple.\n\nThe initial desire of achieving a goal may be enough to kick-start your action plan, but it takes commitment to maintain the motivation to achieve the goal.\n\nCommitment is what separates the dreamer from the doer.\n\nNo matter what the nature of the excuse is the only reason you stop short of achieving your goal is because the desire to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal isn’t strong enough.\n\nIn other words - you don’t want it bad enough to commit to being a doer.\n\nIf you’re tired of start-stop goal setting, here are some tips for helping you understand the reasons behind not wanting it bad enough:\n\nThe Payoff Isn’t High Enough\nSometimes the payoff (future benefit) of goal achievement isn’t enough to maintain your motivation in the now. That last mile....that last lap…that last squat… another phone call to a prospect… it can be challenging to find the motivation from the payoff - especially when it isn’t high enough.\n\nYour payoff should be so enticing that there is no question in your mind that you are sticking to your game plan. No questions, no excuses. You desire that payoff so deeUnlock a blueprint to creating and having your ideal business and ideal life by scheduling your free consultation with me today! Want more proven business success tips and resources? Subscribe to my blog by going to www.acountabilitycoach.com/blog. Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve. I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more. Aim for what you want each and every day! Anne Bachrach The Accountability Coach™Get your daily Accountability Minute shot of a single, simple, doable idea, so you can start your day off on the "right foot". You can find The Accountability Minute on your favorite platform