Your Business Quest

How do you start a sales conversation with a prospective customer or client?  Elegantly & with sophistication or do you shy away from it or bumble your way through?

I know from first hand experience that ‘selling’ isn’t one of the most enjoyable activities for many small business owners & entrepreneurs … in fact I used to really hate it.

But we really need to be having more of these conversations on a daily basis, as without them …. you’ll be without a business.

I wanted to bring someone extra special onto the podcast, to chat all about how you can get out your way when it comes to selling.

The obvious choice was the one & only .... Matthew Kimberly!

You can eavesdrop into the conversation we had & I promise that you’ll come away with some real magical & tangible actions, plus have lots of chuckle moments along the way too.

Here’s a sneaky peek at some of what we talk about:

• The impact of seeing Matthew sell a single apple for £100 from the stage!
• Who gets to set the rules - you or the prospective client?
• Why you can sell without selling out!
• What you need to do to get better & more comfortable at selling.
• Why you can learn from Donald Trump & Justin Bieber!
• What’s more important to you … approval or results?

So I think I’ve sold you enough on the fact that you NEED to listen to this episode right now, so go ahead & press PLAY now!

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Connect with Matthew & download the '5 Things You Need To Do Every Morning To Make More Sales In The Next 60 Days' guide from here.

* Matthew talks about being a 'Star' profile & I share how I'm a 'Trader' profile, in terms of our Entrepreneurial Superpower. Find out what type of entrepreneur you are & how that can make a difference in the way you sell by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me.

* 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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At times can you be your own worst enemy?

You know, those moments when you’re being really hard on yourself & saying some not so nice things about YOU in your head or out loud? (It’s alright ... we all talk to ourselves ... so you’re not mad).

But seriously I’ve seen and heard lots of small business owners & entrepreneurs beating themselves up lately.

And guess what ... it’s the worst thing you could do!

In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll share why you’d want to stop doing that right now. 

You may be thinking ... 'yeah Osmaan .. easier said than done!' 

It's ok though, cause I’ve got your back & I’ll talk you through 9 powerful mindset hacks & strategies that can turn things around rapidly.

So tune in today & kiss goodbye to that big old stick that you’ve been beating yourself with.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session'.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

Do tag me in Instagram (@osmaans) & let me know which of the 9 tips really chimes with you.

p,s, - there’s only one reason you ‘deserve’ to beat yourself up ... listen in & make sure you’re not doing that ... cause if you are ... then I’ll come find you ;)  (Said in Liam Neeson's voice in Taken).

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I was seriously addicted …. to my phone & being constantly connected to the ‘social’ world.

So you can imagine the surprised look on my wife’s face when I said … ‘I’m going to go on a digital detox during our 2 week family holiday.’

That meant ….

• No emails.
• No Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn; Snapchat or Twitter.
• No text messages; Whatsapp; Messenger; Zoom or Skype.
• No listening to podcasts or reading ‘work’ related stuff.

At the start I thought …. ‘Can I really survive without them for 2 weeks?’. 

Would you be able to?

But guess what … I didn’t just survive …. I totally thrived without them.

It’s honestly been one of the best things I’ve done, as we had such an amazing family holiday & I’ve come back feeling super refreshed. A huge part of that was because I was unplugged.  Plus, my business actually grew whilst I was away.

And now that I’ve come back & am back ‘online’, I’ll definitely be changing my habits around my phone & being connected.

If you think that you’ve got an ‘unhealthy’ relationship with your phone & the online world … then definitely tune into this week’s podcast episode.

It’s an episode with a difference … as I recorded the first part BEFORE I went, so you could hear more about why I was going on the detox & the practical steps that I took so that I didn’t get tempted to break it.

You’ll then get to jump forward 2 weeks with me & hear my 5 biggest takeaways from having done it.

I’m sure you’ll get lots from tuning in & it may even spark you to go on a digital detox for a few hours … a day … a couple of days .. a week … a fortnight or even longer!!

Enjoy the episode & let me know what your biggest actions will be as a result.

Osmaan

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session'.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

Remember how excited you’d be the night before Christmas? You’d get to bed super early, after leaving out treats for the big man in the red suit & his pals?

It’s amazing how our beliefs & the stories that we have in our minds can totally impact, what we think, feel & do.

But are they really real?

Can they change?

Are your current beliefs & stories helping you grow your business … or are they sabotaging you?

That’s exactly what we’ll chat about in today’s podcast episode.

So if you want to get out your way & ensure you’re not carrying around the 3 most common limiting beliefs that I see negatively impacting lots of small business owners & entrepreneurs, tune in now.

Here's 2 powerful questions that you can use to start shaking up any of your limiting beliefs:

If you'd like my help in really diving deeper into letting go of your limiting beliefs, find out & book an 'Unstuck Coaching Session' with me here.

Get ready to kiss those beliefs goodbye … or stuck your fingers up at them … it’s your choice :)

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Book in for an 'Unstuck Coaching Session', so I can help you get rid of your limiting beliefs.

* Mrs Doubtfire - 'Horror' trailer.

* The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

* Episode 005 - Suffering from Comparison-itis

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

* 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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You know you’ve got a superpower, don’t you?

But do you know exactly what it is & even more to the point …. are you using it?

Nothing frustrates me more than seeing so many small business owners & entrepreneurs making life harder than it needs to be … simply because they’re wearing the wrong ‘cape’.

That’s why the first thing I do with all my coaching clients is insist that they take a very powerful test, which helps them see which of the 8 types of entrepreneurial superpower they’re most like.

Why?

Because it impacts EVERY single part of your business & is most often the reason why you’re getting in your own way.

If you’ve listened to my podcast so far, you’ll know that I’ve mentioned this topic in some way in EVERY episode so far …. because it’s THAT important!

But I decided that it deserves an episode in its own right, so I can shine even more light on it & give you practical hints & tips.

So that’s what I’ve got for you today.

Once you've listened, you can take the next step by taking the Wealth Dynamic profile test here or join my online group coaching & mastermind - Transformation Exchange (where you get the test included in your membership).

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

Enjoy & 'to infinity & beyond'

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If you asked a productivity coach for some tips on being even more productive, you’d expect some super cool ninja tactics right?

So you can imagine my shock when Jo Bendle gave me a very unexpected response, when I asked her that question.

You’re honestly in for a real treat when you tune into the lively conversation that we had, for this week’s podcast.

Inside you’ll get to hear how Jo’s business journey has evolved through experimentation & what can happen when you hit a goal that you’ve been striving for.

You’ll get to see what the surprising truth is behind truly making things happen & I honestly think you’ll breathe a sigh of relief … because it’s something YOU can do right NOW.

Jo also shared a quote that’s zoomed up the charts as being one of my all time favourites now …. so much so that I asked her to share it not just once but twice for you!

Instead of thinking …. ‘This sounds great Osmaan, I’ll come back & listen to it at some point’ … do yourself & your business a big favour & tune in right now.

I loved getting this message from my fab client Jenny, as what I shared with her was something so simple & practical … yet it can have powerful results in terms of making you more focused, productive & getting things done!!

So do you want to hear that strategy that I shared with Jenny?

Ok then, you’ve twisted my arm but on one condition!

You put it into action straight away & let me know how you get on with it.

Deal?

Tune into this week’s podcast episode where I break it down into detail for you, along with sharing a behind the scenes looks at how I use it in my business too.

After listening to it, jump into the Free Facebook group & share what impact it’s made on you in the thread related to this episode.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

Marketing …. such a small word but one that can have a major impact on your business.

But when do you do it?

Just whenever you’ve got some spare time?

Or do you do it each & every day … consistently?

Because for most business owners … without marketing … you’re without sales and therefore could be without a business!

Well lucky for you, today I’m bringing you Janet Murray, who helps business owners get better at marketing so they can make more money.

The chat was seriously flowing in this podcast episode … that it turned out to be an extended episode (extra lucky for you).

You’ll get to hear about Janet’s inspiring journey from being an editor & journalist for many national newspapers & magazines, to what she focuses upon in her growing business.

Plus, we explore why many small business owners & entrepreneurs get in their own way when it comes to marketing their business.

All throughout the episode, there’s many golden nuggets of practical tips & wisdom, which I promise you that you’ll love.

Warning – some of them may slap you in the face (in a well intentioned way) … including why it could be down to your EGO that you’re not putting yourself out there as much as you’d like & how people actually don’t really care about … YOU!

So definitely tune into this episode because your business & future customers will thank you for it.

As always be sure to let me know your biggest insights & actions from it, over on my Facebook group.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* The podcast episode where Janet interviews me about Wealth Dynamics & we dive into all things about knowing your Entrepreneurial Superpower.

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

* Janet Murray's Website

* Janet Murray's Twitter @Jan_Murray

* Janet Murray's Instagram @JanMurrayUK

* Janet Murray's Facebook Page - JanetMurrayUK

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Who played Bond the best - Daniel, Pierce or Sean?

Did Ed Sheeran’s latest album still get you singing your heart out when you thought no one was watching you in the car (until you got to the lights & realised you were putting on quite a show for those next to you) or was his last one better?

How did the 50 shades movies measure up to the pictures you created in your mind from the books*?

Are you still livid that they changed the recipe for Irn Bru - because the new one tastes nothing like the original?

Why are we always comparing things? 

Does it help us … hold us back … or just waste our time?

If you’re suffering from ‘comparison-itus’ … it’s not fun. It’s worse than having a snotty nose; high temperature & shivers … seriously!

So what are some of the symptoms to watch out for … to see if you’re suffering from comparison-itus?

You’re often looking at what ‘THEY’ are doing & thinking …. ‘Oh man why are they so great & I’m not?’

You end up feeling down & that you’re so behind.

There’s a voice inside your head that starts to even question if you’re ever going to ‘make it’.

You know that it doesn’t make you feel good … but still you can’t help doing it, right?

Well don’t despair … I’ve got your back!

In this week’s podcast, I’ll help you turn things around & stop it from holding you back any more … without having to take any yucky tasting medicine.

Instead you’ll get lots of practical tips & mindset hacks, so you look at things differently & change your actions as a result.

And before you think it … I’m not going to tell you to simply ‘stop doing it’.  (Cause that’s easy right!?)

It definitely got me thinking when recording this episode for you. You’ll even hear me open up & share quite a few personal stories of where this has affected me too. (Let’s just hope my wife Shareen doesn’t listen to my podcasts).

So do you want to get rid of comparison-itus & channel that wasted energy into something more worthwhile?

Tune in now & let’s get cracking.

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.

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

P.S - P.S - I think Daniel Craig rocks it as bond … All of Ed’s albums are fab & so was his concert last weekend … *I’ve never read any 50 shades books & I don’t judge you if you have … Irn Bru … why oh why did they have to do that :(

I just need to wait for _________.

I’ll do it when _________.

Once I’ve finished ________ then I’ll be ready to ________.

You’re never going to be truly ready … seriously!

I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard ….. ‘I wish I just did it sooner’, is from business owners & entrepreneurs over the past 11 years.

But guess what? I’ve yet to hear anyone say … "Right Osmaan … I’m 100% ready now.”

Because all of those ‘reasons’ that are going through your mind or coming out of your mouth, can just be excuses that are holding you back or keep you inside your comfort zone. And we don’t want that now, do we?

That’s why in this week’s podcast episode, I dive into this much deeper & share 11 rapid & practical tips on how to Get Out Your Way, so you can just get on with it now.

Here's a sneaky peek:

• Would you rather perfection & polished or results?
• How to overcome the 'What If' FEAR?
• What happens when you focus value instead.
• Doing vs Thinking.
• Be careful of toxic goals.
• Are you procrastinating on the tasks that really matter anyway?
• How your entrepreneurial superpower can help you figure out what best ways to take action.
• The power of being bold.
• Enjoy the iterations & evolutions.
• Who can you role model that will help you get on with it now.

So what is it that you’re procrastinating waiting for until your ready?

Making those calls; speaking to that person; launching your next product or service; being bold enough to take that next step; putting yourself out there more; launching that website FINALLY, increasing your prices …. ?

Be sure to tune in & let me know which of the tips was the one YOU needed to hear today, over on the Free Facebook Group here!

Here’s the links & resources for this episode:

* Take the FREE Business Growth Blocks Quiz here: www.rapidtransformation.co.uk/quiz

* Find out what your Entrepreneurial Superpower by taking the Wealth Dynamics test.