For Clients Only

For Clients Only

By Brad FarrisBusinessMarketingManagement
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For Clients Only episodes

  • Building your NO muscle
    If we are going to be people of our word, we need to learn to say no. Today we'll explore some times and methods of using that NO muscle.
    14 min
  • From pleasing to serving
    In professional services we say we are in the "client service business." But too many folks have interpreted that to mean we should always keep the clients happy. Today I talk about the distinction of pleasing versus serving. Instead,
    12 min
  • Creating more "best days"

    Today's episode is an exercise. You'll need 5 minutes of quiet with a pencil and a piece of paper to do it. Get that now, then dig in to find a new awareness of how to have more days where you are showing up as your best self.

    6 min
  • CEO Trauma
    Today I pick up a topic I talked about previously, The Rollercoaster. The extreme ups and downs that owners and CEOs experience. I'm amplifying my prior comments based on a post by Ben Horowitz (https://a16z.com/the-struggle/) and another by Arzhang Kamarei (https://www.kamareiadvisory.com/post/ldr-trauma) If you are experiencing the kinds of conditions described in this episode, give me a call. There is a better way!
    12 min
  • Your Professional Posture
    The way we are being in our business development conversations can make all the difference in your results. Today we talk about how to lead the conversation with your actions, and demeanor, to get better results.
    11 min
  • Performance vs. Presence

    There's a distinction between being present, where we're grounded and working from a place of non-judgment and performing where we're outside of ourselves, and evaluating how we're being perceived. Today I try to define that distinction.

    9 min

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In each episode Brad Farris discusses one key thought or issue that has come up in client conversations frequently.