Your Business Quest

Happy New Year to you!

How’s the year going so far? Christmas feels so last year now, right? ;)

I hope you had a great time celebrating in whatever style that took your fancy.

Ours involved letting the boys stay up for the bells, watching the London fireworks on TV & making a start on building my 6000+ pieces Harry Potter Lego Hogwarts Castle set! (Although that then led me to stay up till around 4am – as it’s rather addictive!)

So where are you at with your goals setting for this year?

I’m sure that like many business owners, you’ve been thinking about & then actually setting out your goals for the year ahead … or it’s the first thing you plan to do when you get properly back into ‘work mode’.

To give you a helping hand, in this week’s podcast episode I share the 5 key mistakes I often see business owners making when setting goals.

Have a listen so you can fine-tune any of the goals you’ve already set or use it as a great prompt to help you get them done!

Remember though, that you don’t have to go it alone, as there’s still time to be part of my next 90 Day Rapid Transformation Mastermind group.

So if you’d like me in your corner to really ace your goals & benefit from both 1-2-1- coaching & group masterminding during that time …. check out there details here & apply now.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to the reflections from the last 90 day Mastermind; find out more about the next one & secure your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Are you all ‘Christmas-ed’ out now?

I’m sure that like me & many other business owners, your mind has started to think about …. NEXT YEAR!

Before the clocks strike midnight on New Year’s Eve though, do yourself a big favour … close out 2018 properly & also choose what you want from 2019.

In this week’s short podcast episode, I share with you how to do that in an easy & fun way …. with 2 important questions.

Plus, how you can choose a theme words for 2019, which will not only inspire you but also keep you on the straight & narrow during the year.

My theme word for 2019 is MAGIC!

I’ll share why I chose that word & how it’s already influencing how I’m designing my year ahead, inside the episode.

Do listen in now & then drop a comment below or in the Free Facebook Group, to share what your theme word will be.

If you want some help to make sure you truly make 2019 an epic one for you & your business, then let me help you make that happen.

The next 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind kicks off in January & I’d love to be in your corner to help you smash your goals during that time. Plus, you’ll also be supported by a wonderful group of fellow business owners who are also committed to getting out their way & growing their business.

The early bird offer to join the programme ends when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Simply find out more about the 90 day Mastermind & register your interest here before the end of 31st December 2018.

If after we speak in the New Year & ensure that it’s the right fit for you, me & the group … I’ll then honour the reduced investment for you.

Enjoy reflecting on the year that’s nearly passed & getting set for what I’m sure will be an epic 2019.

Happy New Year when it arrives.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to the reflections from the last 90 day Mastermind; find out more about the next one & secure your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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90 days.

It’s not too long.

It’s not too short.

It’s practically perfect in every way!

And I’m super proud to have seen what a group of business owners achieved during their 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind, which wrapped up last week.

The focused actions they took, along with the accountability & support they had, led them to….

• smash through stretching revenue targets;
• attract new clients into their business;
• focused on streamlining their businesses & getting clearer on their next phase of growth;
• outsourcing tasks in their business to free up more time;
• get the foundations sorted for a new business offering;
• writing a book!

Yep impressive!

In this week’s podcast episode, I share my reflections on what they experienced & why I’m super excited to start the next 90 day Mastermind group next month … to kick off 2019!

You’ll definitely want to listen to this, if you’re sick of trying to grow your business all by yourself & instead want the support from both myself & a group of likeminded business owners, who are serious about making 2019 count.

You can also find out how you can be considered for one of the limited spaces for the next 90 day Mastermind group, which officially kicks off in January here.

(Ohh & there’s a little extra early bird special for you too, if you act fast too … because I like working with action takers … not fence sitters or procrastinators).

Seriously though … if this is right for you … I’d love to help you also experience the magic that I got to witness first hand, so you can also get out your way & rapidly grow your business.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Find out more about the next 90 day Mastermind & apply for your place here.

* Episode 15 - The Power of a Mastermind

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Let’s talk about LOVE!

I’m a firm believer that you’ve got to love what you do in business …. otherwise what’s the point?!

But it’s also natural that your love for it may go up & down at times.

When that happens, it can be tempting to reach for that tub of ice cream & drown your sorrows, whilst listening to Celine Dion singing her heart out to you on repeat.

Even though Celine is ace & ice cream is tasty … is that really going to help?

It also doesn’t mean that you’ve got to say, ‘I’m sorry … it’s not you but it’s me!’ & break up with your business.

Instead it could be that you just need to give it some more tender loving care, spice things up a bit or keep your eyes from wandering!

In fact from my experience of working with small business owners & entrepreneurs over the last 12 years, there’s 6 things that can really be going on when you’re feeling this way.

And each of them has a different way to sort them …. so you’ve got to know what’s really the issues!

In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share these with you & more importantly how you can get things back on track. Or in those extreme cases, to give you the confidence to know when it’s really time to say … ‘enough is enough & it’s time to say goodbye’!

Even if you’re all loved up with your business right now, I’d still totally recommend that you listen to this episode today. Because it will help you to be vigilant & prevent those cracks from appearing down the line.

Remember it’s a two-way thing … a healthy relationship needs love from both sides. If you’re not playing your part, can you really expect your business to love you back & help make those magical results happen?

It makes you think right? But enough thinking … get listening now!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Episode 9 - Your Entrepreneurial Superpower

* Episode 23 - How to ride the motivational rollercoaster

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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They can seem real & totally legitimate.

Especially when it’s not only you that's saying the same things or feeling that way.

But come now … we both know deep down that … an excuse is an excuse!

Will excuses help you smash your targets?

Will excuses help you make the impact you want for your customers?

Will you be able to pop into the local bank to deposit your excuses into your account?  (if only!)

The scary thing is that often we’re not even aware of some of the excuses whirling around in our heads & flying out of our mouths.

But they’re totally making an impact on you & your business … guaranteed!

We all do it …. just like how the Queen also poops & pees .. we just sometimes do it more or less frequently compared to others.

So am I writing this to make you feel bad? … of course not … that’s not my style.

Instead I want to help you get those alarm bell ringing when there’s an excuse lurking around – either in plain sight or when it’s trying to hide & fly under the radar!

It all comes down to your mindset & strategies … so what would you like ….. more excuses in your life or more results?

 In today’s super short podcast episode, I’ll share 2 excuses that have shown up for me recently & the impact they were having! (My wife especially loves how one of them no longer exists!)

Plus you’ll get to hear how you can turn your excuses from being an excuse & getting in your way … to instead helping you to get results!

Sound good?

Then simply get your ears tuned into this podcast episode & then let’s have a farewell celebration when you kick those pesky excuses away!

Enjoy!

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Want to know how I can quickly tell how likely you’re to achieve those goals you’ve set or not?

It all boils down to the meaning & purpose behind them!

And I’m not being all ‘woo hoo’ here – I truly mean is there a big enough reason behind them, which truly makes you committed to making them happen?

But there’s even more to it than that.

That’s why in today’s podcast episode, I’ll show you what words you need to be listening out for, which may float out of your mouth or are swirling around your head and could be holding you back. (Hint … they include ‘Should’; ‘Have to’ & ‘Must’).

Plus, you’ll get to put your current & future goals through their paces by asking these 4 super powerful questions.

• What would happen if you did it?
• What won’t happen if you did it?
• What would happen if you didn’t do it?
• What wouldn’t happen if you didn’t do it?

Even though they’ll likely make you screw up your face when you ask yourself them, they'll quickly smoke out if your goals are hitting the mark or not for you.

Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

So tune in to this podcast episode & see what you could either fine-tune or overhaul to make those goals even more powerful & practical for you!

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“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail”, said Benjamin Franklin.

I’m pretty sure he wasn’t talking about your business or content marketing strategy with those wise words … but well if the shoe fits?!

That’s exactly why I was super excited to have been invited to speak at Janet Murray’s Content Live workshop in London. Because it was not only going to help me spent time properly creating my content plan for 2019, but also helping over 80 other business owners do the same.

It never ceases to amaze me how powerful it can be when you get a group of inspired, focused & committed business owners together, who are striving towards growing themselves & their business.

I took so much away from the event from not only the fellow speakers but from every single business owner I had the pleasure of speaking to.

In today’s podcast episode, I share my highlights & key insights from each of the speakers … so you can weave these magic gems into your content plans for the year ahead.

Here’s a sneaky peek at them ….

Dan Knowlton - ‘Stop Talking About Video & Actually Do It’!

• Yes video can be scary but it’s totally powerful - so harness it!
• Your videos will get better each time - so embrace the journey & remember you have to start somewhere.
• You need 3 categories of videos: Awareness; Consideration & Purchase focused.
• It was magic seeing everyone create 60 second videos during their session by following a simple structure & just getting out their way & doing it!
• Follow Dan: Twitter & Instagram

Phil Pallen - ‘Using Twitter to Grow your Business’ & ‘Why you should be using Pinterest in 2019’:

• Twitter is still super powerful to start & contribute to conversations.
• Your ideal customers could be very accessible via Twitter - if you put in the time & effort to connect with them in a meaningful way.
• Don’t be average on 10 platforms. Be a rockstar on 3 & a Superstar on 1!
• Pinterest is the 2nd highest referral for traffic - next to Facebook!
• Grow your audience first on Pinterest by re-pinning other people’s work & then start to sprinkle in your own content.
• With 2 hours a week dedicated to Pinterest - you could see powerful results.
• Follow Phil: Twitter & Instagram

Liz Melville - ‘What’s working on Facebook right now?’

• It’s all about being remarkable & different in the world of Facebook, so you truly stand out.
• Focus on Attracting the right people. Build deep connections, where there is an emotional resonance. Then you can earn the right to convert them to customers. So many people want to skip the first 2 stages.
• Facebook algorithms have changed but don’t use that as an excuse to not focus on getting meaningful engagement & conversations happening on Facebook!
• Follow Liz: Twitter & Instagram

Bronte Huskinson - ‘Creative Instagram Marketing’

• Instagram is all about being consistent with your commenting & engagement.
• Build a community by focusing on being you first & not your business.
• Give & be part of a community.
• Instagram Stories help you let people into your world & create meaningful connections.
• Follow Bronte: Twitter & Instagram

Amy Wood - ‘How to Repurpose Your Content’

• It’s such a waste to spend time creating an epic piece of content, sending it out into the world & then moving onto the next piece!
• There are so many ways that you can leverage that content across different platforms & in ways that will connect with different learning styles.
• How much content could you be leaving on the table by not slicing & dicing it in different ways?
• Follow Amy: Twitter & Instagram

Ant McGinley - ‘Are you ready for audio?’

• Podcasting can be simple - so stop over complicating it.
• You often have the equipment you need in your phone or computer, so use it.
• We created a podcast in less that 25 minutes as a group - so it shows it can be done rapidly!
• Follow Ant: Twitter & Instagram

Osmaan Sharif (yep that’s me) - ‘Using Your Entrepreneurial Superpower to ace your content in 2019’

• Even before creating your plan - you need to have your Design, Mindsets & Strategies for your business rock solid!
• The way you plan & create your content is dependant on your Entrepreneurial Superpower.
• Discover your superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test here.
• How each of the 8 different types of entrepreneurs would create content according to the T.A.S.K model -> Timing; Approach; Style & Kryptonite.
• Give yourself permission to do it YOUR way, so that it flows much easier.
• Follow me: Twitter & Instagram

Janet Murray - ‘Creating Your Content Plan for 2019’

• This was a very practical session - where every business owner had the time to do some real planning.
• How to create your Yearly; Quarterly & Monthly plans.
• Why if you’re struggling to create your content plan, it could be down to more of the design & lack of goals for your business & not the content!
• Harnessing Janet’s Media Diary to help you create content that links in with key interest dates. (Buy Janet’s 2019 Media Diary here)
• Follow Janet: Twitter & Instagram

Amanda Webb - ‘How to get more eyes on your content’

• It’s all about slaying your internal gremlins that can stop you from creating epic content.
• Research & test your ideas before spending time creating them. Use the power of your community & also Facebook groups to see what people are asking.
• Round-up posts can be powerful - when you get different people to share their input to a common article. But less people can be way more impactful than having too many contributions.
• What’s the point in creating epic content if you don’t time creating an epic headline, that would entice people to read or consume your content?
• Share your content in multiple ways & many categories if they are one-time only or evergreen content that can be shared over & over again.
• Follow Amanda: Twitter & Instagram

Andrew & Pete - ‘How to build a content automation machine for your business’

• The more you outsource - the more money you can make … if you spend that time on income producing activities.
• Creating less content that’s more rich in content can be better than creating lots of lower quality.
• Have a publishing schedule that commits you to a set frequency of sharing that content, because consistency leads to dependability for your audience.
• Break down every step of creating your content into each element & allocate a time next to it. You’ll be surprised at how much time it can all add up to!
• Then get help to get the right people to do the right parts - Outsource!
• You need to treat your content creation time as being sacred - otherwise it won’t get done! Have a production schedule so that you know when you need to create different things by.
• Follow Andrew & Pete: Twitter & Instagram

Overall it was such a powerful 2 days & I left skipping back up the road to Glasgow … (well more accurately sitting on the train), feeling even more inspired & motivated to get out there even more in 2019 with my epic content for you.

I loved being able to help every person in that room to also leave feeling more confident that they can do it in a way that fits for THEM & to see many of them breathe a sigh of relief about that.

So it hopefully goes to show … without planning … you’ll make it harder on yourself & your prospective clients to see what amazing value you can add. Do you really want that?

I’m guessing you’re shaking your head & saying NO … so get on then & take the time to plan your content strategy for the year ahead.

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Here’s the extra links & resources for this episode:

* Listen to my podcast interview with Janet Murray - 'No Sales = No Marketing'

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test

* Be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Ever had things going super well for you & then suddenly … BANG … it’s like someone hit the break & then flipped into reverse gear, so you start going backwards?

But then after a while you start picking things up again & then out of the blue … the same things happens again & again like a yo-yo!

What’s the deal with that? It sucks, right?

Well it could be a sure fire sign that you’ve got an ‘upper limit’ challenge … that you can’t even see!

But even though it’s invisible – it’s still getting in your way, so you definitely need to smoke it out & then deal with it.

That’s why I’m going to help spill the beans on this topic based upon the wonderful book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. You'll get your hands on some practical tips, so you can smash through them on today’s podcast episode.

So tune in & let’s get cracking through them now.

Are you with me?

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Interested in an Unstuck Coaching Session or a place on the upcoming 90 day Mastermind Group?  Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 'The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

* Episode 10 - 'Do you believe your internal stories?'

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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Be different … stand out from the crowd .. focus on your USP …

Yep I’m sure you’ve heard things like that before.

By why’s it so important?

Because if you don’t, you’ll simply blend in.

You’ll make life harder for yourself when it comes to growing your business.

Plus, you’ll make it harder for your perfect customers to choose you easily & I know you don’t want that, right?

The good news is that you can still have the same or very similar products or services as other ‘competitors’ out there in the marketplace & still be different.

It really all comes down to you choosing your unique recipe for how you cook things up, which will make the difference.

In today’s podcast episode, I bring to life a very powerful & practical strategy that will help you to make sure you’re swimming in the clear blue ocean, instead of thrashing around in the crowded red ocean (filled with blood & piranhas).

You’ll also get to hear why I’m more of a Starbucks fan than Costa. What makes my favourite hotel chain my favourite. Plus how I used recently used the blue ocean strategy to create the unique 90 day Rapid Transformation Mastermind experience.

So tune in today & you’ll see where you can either fine-tune or overhaul how you can stand out in your industry.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 'Blue Ocean Strategy' by Chan Kim & Mauborgne

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how you can rapidly grow your business. Book your call here.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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‘I’m sorry, you’re being made redundant.’

Would you …. panic & die inside or be thrilled because this could be your chance?

• Your chance to finally make your ‘one day’ dream come true today.
• Your chance to start doing something you’re more passionate about.
• Your chance to stop just plodding along or even worse being miserable about what you’re doing each day.

That’s what ‘Lord’ David Scott did when those words were said to him a couple of years ago.

But why do we sometimes wait for that external ‘thing’ to happen in order for us to change?

And the even scarier thought … what if that ‘thing’ never happens … will you still be waiting for that ‘someday’? 

So tune into my chat with David over on the podcast today, to hear why we constantly need to keep acting & adapting to change in our businesses.

Like when he was pursuing something that looked like an ‘opportunity’ but in fact it was more like a distraction but just dressed up in a fancy costume, taking him away from his real goals.

Plus we talk about the power that can come from doing something that you’re passionate about & how focusing on a narrow niche was a game changer for him.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* David is a Lord profile from the Wealth Dynamics profiling system. Which one are you? Discover what type of entrepreneur you are by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Connect with David over on LinkedIn; his website or e-mail.

* Let's jump on a call together & have a virtual cuppa (15 mins) to see how to rapidly grow your business here. Book your call here.

* Also, be sure to take my FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Join the FREE Facebook Group to access other resources & connect with like-minded business owners here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/facebook.

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