Chances are, you’ve been reading what I’ve written and spoken about recently related to creating a six-figure revenue stream in record-time. And perhaps you’ve been racking your brain about how to achieve these same results in your own business.
You know, there’s a lot of information out there about what you should do to build your business rapidly. But before you realize it, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and paralyzed before taking any action.
One of you even wrote to me: “[how do I deal with] information overload, too many experts saying different things?”
And I’d have to agree: Whatever strategies or tactics you’ve been hearing about, well, they all work… And they all don’t work.
You see, what works and what doesn’t work is highly individual. Your particular circumstances, strengths, weaknesses, motivators, and resources dictate what you can (or can not) do.
Ever Tried Cooking a Gourmet Meal with Whatever You Have in the Refrigerator Right Now?
Whatever resources you have to work with, whether you judge that to be a little or a lot, the best advice I can give is for you to work with what you have available right now.
If you’ll stop worrying about what you wish you had and start using what you’ve got right here, right now, you’ll stand a better chance of achieving those things that are most important in your business.
Admittedly, the challenge in applying what I just recommended is that you may not believe that you have enough to work with.
And while you may be right, there’s a better chance that you have more than you realize, more than enough with which to get started. You just might not recognize it. And maybe what you have just needs a little tweaking.
What if you DID have more than enough to work with and you simply don’t recognize it? What if, with just a little help, you were able to recognize it? Then what could you do with that?
Stop Trying to Figure Things Out on Your Own
If you haven’t done something before, it’s pretty hard to sort out what you should focus on, and how to apply advice that you cobble together from a lot of different sources.
Likewise, if you don’t already have experience in creating a six-figure revenue stream within, say 180 to 365 days, how are you going to feel confident about where to start, what to listen to, and what specifically to do?
I can help you.
Get on the Phone with Me for 30 Minutes for FREE
What, the king of the paid strategic sessions, offering free consultations? Must be a typo!
Nah. You see, if you’ve studied my approach, you know that I am NOT against free sessions; there are appropriate times and places for them. Like right now.
Lately, I’ve be exploring ways to contribute my expertise by paying things forward. I’ve been studying and plotting. Along the way, I stumbled upon what I think is a really cool idea:
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to gift somewhere between 10 and 15 telephone consultations. That’s right, complimentary consultations. My gift to you.
I’ll get on the phone with you for 30 minutes, and you can tell me what’s troubling you (holding you back) in terms of accelerating your revenue.
I’ll then give you advice specifically customized for your exact situation.
Oh, and did I mention that I’m going to do it absolutely for free? Well, sort of. Actually, I’m not asking you to pay ME anything.
But wait a second, another reader sent this comment to me recently:
“Actually I prefer to pay for training; however, cash flow being limited, I would like enough action steps to begin generating cash that would allow me to engage your services.”
Fair enough. So if you feel better paying something, I invite you to make a donation in the amount of your choosing to the Living Wisdom School of Seattle, the tiny school where my two boys attend. But it’s not a requirement. In case you’re curious, you can read more about the philosophy of the school here: www.livingwisdomschoolseattle.org
To get the ball rolling, all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post, telling me your biggest frustration, problem, or challenge you have right now, related to building up your revenue quickly.
I’ll contact 10-15 of you by email, ask for a “snapshot” of your current situation, and then we’ll schedule a time to chat.
Then I’ll give you my ideas and insights about where I recommend you focus your attention, energy, time, and other resources. Sound good?
Great! Then together, we’ll get you pointed in the right direction in no time.
So start writing that comment below!
George,
How are you?
Thank you! Awesome stuff! As always, I appreciate it.
I will make this quick as I know you are a busy guy:
Putting in place an absolutely powerful and unique USP, as well as telling our story, and writing a compelling Bio (Nancy Juetten type stuff).
And, sec0ondly, since I am a person that loves automation and systems, I want to fully optimize and systemetize a way to bring in leads to a powerful funnel, that weeds through the right people and the wrong people, segments them (looking to use infusion soft these days), and create a long lasting, simple sales machine. ::)
Please let me know what I can do for you George.
Thanks!
My best to you always,
Eric
P.S. I have 2 young boys (26 months and 7 months) so I am excited to see and read more about this school you referenced that your children attend. I am not a big fan of the traditional ‘public schools’.
Eric,
The first part you wrote about, related to your USP, story and bio, are absolutely critical for any business. These marketing messaging elements make up what I call “Positioning.” To craft these stories, first understand your audience: Their beliefs, patterns of thinking and feeling, and predictable behaviors as well as their dreams and aspirations, issues, problems, challenges, fears, and frustrations. Then and only then can you understand how to position your business so they can find you (rather than you struggling to find them.)
Turnkey systemization. That’s what you’re talking about! Developing documented systems in the areas that are most critical to your success. You don’t need to systemize everything, though. Just the critical areas. And remember a system isn’t a system unless it’s documented in a way that the information is retrievable and that someone with a baseline level of skill and experience can follow the system and produce acceptable results without having to fill in the gaps by themselves.
BTW, I took a look at your business “snapshot” and I have some ideas and insights to share with you when we speak.
George
George… Thanks for your continuing inspirations that remind me about a highly effective session with you about three years ago. I don’ t need a new session now. I just wanted to say Thank You and encourage others reading this post to accept your offer. Your coaching and advice is timeless. …Howard
Thanks so much, Howard!
When the title of your email read,”wondering where to start?” I had to read it. That’s where I am. I’ve been a massage therapist for 20 years trading my time and energy for dollars. What I love about it is that I help people feel better and I am really good at what I do. I have recently gotten my real estate broker’s license so that I can have the opportunity to make more money. I would also like to write books. I’m halfway through a program for coaching certification. I have a feeling I would make a great coach. But I need some money in two weeks to pay the bills…
Susi,
Depending on how you see the world, you have lots of options for “where to start.”
For sure, there’s money to be made in real estate.
My question is: What makes your heart sing?
Dear George,
I am currently located in Australia. I am one of those persons carrying the infamous tag…”Jack of all trades, Master of None”. I have a dozen ideas all of which sound chic but I do not have the resources or the professional backing to see it through.
The other issue has been, I have not been able to focus on a strategic plan, execute it and take full ownership for it. I seem to have the ideas, a reasonable level of market experience, a professional attitude and an acceptable level of training and development expertise, but I still feel I have not capitalized on my capabilities.
I am now still in the midst of various challenges to meet achieve objectives and goals which are all happening at one instance which seem to be overwhelming.
A quick snapshot of my current work and professional development. which keeps my mind in constant pressure.
I am a Business Consultant with Dale Carnegie but am feeling that all the hard work that I do is just to keep me going financially rather than build a substantial long term business entity that I can call my own in the future. I am losing the motivation to go on like this.
I am required to complete 4 (four) legal subjects to attain my Australian equivalency of my UK Bachelor of Laws to practice. This would take me a minimum of 2.5 years to complete the process.
I am currently enrolled in a Diploma in Management course which I expect to complete end of the year which will provide a pathway for my Permanent Residence (PR) status and meet immigration requirement. However, this plan is still not airtight because there can be changes to the immigration legislation in a couple of months.
I have a commitment of approximately AUD 300,000.00 (Fees only) and AUD 200,000.00 (Accommodation & Living Expense) for the next 4 years for 2 kids in tertiary education.
With a permanent residency, the fees will be reduced drastically which is a constant stress on my mind.
Given the situation, I am feeling overwhelmed all the time. The current income and situation must change drastically. For this to happen, I need an extraordinary breakthrough that will provide me the motivational strength and solid revenue within the next one year.
I may be looking at my position from only one view but I am sure I need some insight of how I could change my situation drastically by reducing my efforts on perceived possibilities and concentrate on tangible returns that is solid revenue.
I am experienced in the area of Training and Development and I do possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from Australia which also gives me a picture of the local Vocational Educational and Training (VET) system.
This is another option I was looking at of taking it as an offshore program to Malaysia.
Again, I think I must be really looking to do something rather than be strategic to use my abilities to built true income.
Thanks for your time and appreciate your professional view.
Kind regards
Charles Gonzalves
Charles,
I understand your “jack of all trades” dilemma implicitly!
The good news is that there’s a place in the world for you!
I sent you a snapshot questionnaire; once you send it back, I’ll be able to take a more detailed look how what a strategic plan might look like that would best serve you.
Let me know if you didn’t receive it.
George
Biggest challenge? Getting out of my own way! I was spurred to write because I want to start a school, the EuSchool, that has much in common with the Living Wisdom philosophy. I would like to grow my coaching business so that it can support that goal. Yes please, I would love a free session!
Hello George,
Thank you so much for your no nonsense yet loving approach. I really admire your easy process and contagious courage.
The biggest obstacle in my business is transitioning from working with simply one-on-one or very small businesses to working with to very large companies.
Right now I’m working on my step by step conceptual process & I’m getting a lot of great feedback. The biggest thing I need to do is come up with a plan of approach to get those larger clients, a compelling message, etc.
Thanks again,
Jessica
Hi George!
I attended your Six-figures in 73 days workshop today and found the information very helpful.
I would say at this point that my biggest challenge is getting in front of enough of the right kind of prospects.
Thanks – Doug Snider
On Tuesday I took the oral exam to become a CPCC. I have been learning, coaching, and loving what I do for the last 16 months and now, it is time to get serious! In 5 weeks I will stop working part time to dedicate all of my time to coaching and building my coaching practice. I am excited and I am anxious. And I am struggling with where to begin. I want to focus now on doing one-on-one coaching to gain experience and to hone my coaching skills. I would like to have 15-20 clients total and currently have 4 paying clients. I am being held back by two things: determining my niche and (therefore, perhaps) getting myself in front of qualified potential clients. I know that I am good at what I do and I know that my clients get tremendous value from working with me. Can you help me get to the bottom of my blocks around getting more clients?
Thank you, in advance, for your generosity and wisdom!
Gratefully,
Elisabeth
Elisabeth,
Yes, it IS time to get serious, if you’re stopping your part-time work!
Finding your niche, early in one’s career, is highly over-rated. Don’t get me wrong. You must have a general idea of the types of clients you resonate with, but I frequently see people agonize over this. And all it does is prevent them from going out in the real-world and providing value to others.
You know, the funny thing is, if people went out into the world and simply acted like themselves, being genuine, rather than trying to act a part, potential clients who are a good fit for them would start being attracted/magnetized to your vibes.
Let’s do your 30-minute “ideas and insights” session and I’ll explain further. Let me know if you did not receive the snapshot questionnaire the Jill sent you.
George!
What a great idea, both paying things forward and the donations for your sons’ school. I love the character and class that’s been showing up on the net recently 🙂
My biggest issue is that I have too many ideas! I get started on one idea, then another one will come flitting across my desk and I’ll get caught up between the two. I’m also having a hard time deciding whether I should merge some ideas or have a few different sites… All the work ahead & all these competing thoughts are making me batty..
Then there’s learning SEO, backlinking, avoiding spamming the engines, and having really good content. To say nothing of being sure that you’re offering something your clients actually want! Overwhelmed is definitely the word. Excited is another, though. I would love to work with you!
Allison,
The “cure” for too many ideas is discipline and willpower. It takes discipline to focus on only the principles, strategies, tactics, and actions that produce desirable results. It takes willpower to avoid distracting bright ideas, focus on your highest ideals, and continue to take action, even when the outcome is uncertain.
Having said that, a key concept of rapid revenue acceleration is to focus on a SINGLE client attraction strategy. SEO, backlinking, and spam avoidance may (or may not) have anything to do with what should be your primary lead-generation strategy.
I’ll be sending you a few questions to answer in a Word document that will give me a “snapshot” of your current situation. After reviewing it, I’ll be happy to share my ideas and insights with you.
Hi George! Huge fan of your work. So much so, that I’m in the process of adapting it into a program for creative artists who are ready to pursue their art full time. I’ve never made a six-figure income myself before, and I’m encouraging artists to talk to me about how to do that ad part of a one-year coachig program to first,set up that revene stream ans second, figure out how to deal with and maintain it, and finally, decide if making a living in your art is really what you want to do. I’m also in Tad Hargrave’s niching for hippies course right now, so the niche combined with the hustle is what I’m teaching here. I’m pretty confident with what I’m offering, I think, and if you have any calls left, I would love to take you up on one.
Cheers
Ryan Wiley
Ryan,
I like your enthusiasm. And a challenging niche you’re taking on there. It’s certainly achievable; you’ll have to get creative and innovative with the business models and promotional strategies for creative artists to generate six-figures rapidly and sustain it.
You will need to craft a super-compelling story of your own, for your audience to jump on board.
Do you have a community/following/tribe already?
Sure, let’s do a 30-minute “ideas and insights” session. You’ll receive a snapshot questionnaire to complete.
George,
I just read the “10 Myths of How to Get Clients Quickly” interview you did with Tad Hargrave (shout out to Ryan Wiley above – he’s a good man and we took Tad’s niching course together this summer). Your approach to generate income swiftly resonated, particularly the strict focus on what you had to work with, and the use of speaking to groups as the means to fill your event. I’d love to hear more details if you have a 30 minute slot available. In terms of paying it forward, I’d be happy to make a donation to the Living Wisdom School. Since Seattle is where I grew up, I’m always excited to find and contribute to a Northwest connection.
Cheers,
Bob
Bob,
Thanks for your comment. Live speaking is my favorite rapid revenue acceleration strategy. However, my clients have used other strategies to create six-figure revenue in 99-180 days. And others, such as the experts I have on the schedule for the Rapid Revenue Acceleration Summit have used other strategies as well. http://www.RapidRevenueAccelerationSummit.com
I’ve sent you a business snapshot to complete; we’ll speak after you’ve completed that, as it will help me to give you more thoughtful ideas and insights.
Cheers,
George
George, I’ve seen your name around a few places but this is my first time at your site. Looking around and reading some posts. Very inspiring and thanks for the work you do.
I’m the Dir. of North Texas Youth for Christ and work with inner-city kids challenging the choices they make in life and leading them in a christian perspective to a changed life.
My background is in counseling and had been in a private practice for many years before moving on to do other things in the personal development field.
Like many 501(c)3’s we struggle with funding. My plan has been to offer coaching in order to bring in money to fund the ministry to kids.
I started a blog dealing with inspiring people to do the things that inspire them. I’ll be re-designing it soon to be more specific about changing lives.
My frustration to two fold.
1- I really don’t like that “coaching” tag. I feel it’s over used. However, maybe this isn’t as big of an issue as I’m making it.
2- Gaining traction as an expert. Of course I should say this but I believe it. I’ve got a lot to offer from my experience, training and current position. It’s breaking out to the main stream with what I have to offer.
If you’ve got some time left then I’d be honored to receive some critique.
Geoff,
I’m on-board with your vision for helping kids.
Don’t worry about the “coaching” tag. I’ve always felt that I’m an educator and teacher, first and foremost. (You know, the Greek root of the word “doctor” means “teacher.”)
Be a mentor, role model, advisor, guide. BE the part. Ditch the title.
I’ve felt for a long time, that if a leader from a non-profit had an entrepreneurial spirit, than the stars are the limit.
It sounds like you ARE that kind of leader.
You’ll receive a snapshot questionnaire to complete and after I receive and review it, it will be a privilege to share my ideas, thoughts, and insights.
George,
I just listened to most of your Rapid Rev. Acceleration webinar — thanks! I’m a Life Mentor, and Transformational Coach. I have my compelling want, website almost completed (and up in the meantime), free gift download for mailing list subscribers, and blog (since 11/10).
I could use your help with pricing and with finding clients. I’ve been speaking locally (so far for free) and plan to speak for pay next. I have a book coming out Oct 1st (The Spiritual Human — a poetic guide to Life on Earth).
I’m ready to ramp it up and would love your objective and wise input!
Thanks for considering my request…
Best,
Elise
Elise,
It sounds like you have some good stuff to work with.
And your website is beautifully crafted as far as the color palette and layout. I recommend a few important tweaks, but I know you are still working on the site.
But your general direction feels good.
You ought to leverage the heck out of your book and use it as a high-class calling-card.
I’d be happy to do an “ideas and insights” session with you. I’ll send you a snapshot questionnaire to complete and then we can discuss things further after that.
George
George – found you through Robert Middleton. Love your story and your insights into attracting and getting new clients to “qualify” themselves for working with you.
I work with high tech start-up CEOs on strategy and business development. All of my clients so far have come through existing relationships. I want to find a way to build a predictable flow of new opportunities and am stuck at how to talk about what I do in a way that people who don’t know me will want to reach out to me…. Also wondering if my niche is too small?
Cheers,
Allan Bacon
Hi George,
Not sure if I’m going to get to have the free 30 min. with you..(I think I’m the 16th comment 🙂 ) But–here goes:
I have a five year old pet sitting/dog walking business. I started with no business experience and just recently have begun to get a good grasp of how to run it. But since I’ve started, I’ve had two babies and I might be pregnant again!
My husband and I don’t have any credit cards, now have we ever… I haven’t been able to do a whole lot of marketing due to not having enough cash flow. The business is now for sale.
I am gifted with a writing and speaking talent and would love to be able to earn a 6 figure income working part time from home. This has been my goal for a few years now. I read and listen to experts all the time while I watch my kids. I have had lots of ideas, and tried many, but nothing so far has panned out.
Recently I heard your interview with Laura L. Clarke and I heard how you made flyers and handed them out, put on a seminar, and sold your coaching 12 month program. I decided to do the same. I booked a hotel conference room for Nov. 1 and hundreds of flyers have already been passed out.
I know what I want to offer for a coaching program (group coaching teleconference call once per month, one video per month, and a newsletter)…but not sure how to do the contract, pricing, and what else to offer the seminar attendees. I am really hoping this works! I also really hope you will extend your 30 min. coaching!! All good things, Mary
Mary,
How has the response been to handing out flyers?
I could be totally wrong here, but I’m not confident that handing out flyers without the human interaction is going to be productive. Please let me know if your results prove otherwise.
I’d be delighted to be wrong here!
I’m concerned that you’re getting too far ahead of yourself, in your zeal to succeed.
Excuse me in advance, since I don’t have many details, but in particular, I’m concerned about you offering a coaching program at this stage. Who is your audience?
What’s your approach to creating the content for your program? Do you know if your audience wants a coaching program from you?
I’ve just sent you a snapshot questionnaire; complete that and send it back to me and I’ll be happy to share my insights and ideas with you after that.
P.S. As I mentioned in my direct email to you, not everyone who posted a comment actually follow-through and sent their snapshot back to me! Amazingly, some do, some don’t!