After years and years of building my business I know it’s a heck of a lot more fun (and a lot less work) to raise a vision when you have a village of people supporting you! I’ve always had a team. To me that’s a no-brainer. But sometimes I lose sight of the other important [...]
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I was coaching a client one day who was feeling rather overwhelmed with trying to launch her new idea. I invited her to start a process of writing down all of the responsibilities, projects, tasks and other “shoulds” that she had swimming around in her mind. When she called in for her next coaching session, [...]
Read MoreGuest Post, Justin & Dreama Lee, Founders of InternProfits Many small business owners may not be convinced that hiring interns would be able to help their business. These small business owners are missing out on an important resource because interns can literally do almost anything for a business. To get your mind focused on hiring [...]
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Have you ever had a big idea that was so juicy you could almost taste it….but something causes you to hold back? Somehow a lot of little distractions keep you from focusing on the tasks that would help you to make that big leap forward?
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I know you’ve heard me talk over and over about the importance of delegation. It’s crucial to business growth, but figuring out how to do it correctly isn’t always easy. I view it as “part Art, part Science”. The “Art” is knowing which tasks and responsibilities are most beneficial to delegate (and which ones would [...]
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As entrepreneurs our business is a HUGE part of our lives. We spend every waking hour thinking about how to grow our results and often invest more time nurturing our business than we do our intimate relationships. As a matter of fact I consider having a business a unique form of relationship. Our business can [...]
Read MoreYou may know that for many years (ok ten at least) I worked for a fortune 500 company where I was the secret weapon for getting projects done on time. During my on the job training I used to get VERY frustrated with other people who I would delegate a task to that didn’t perform [...]
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I’m sure you’ve heard many times from different experts that delegating can help you grow your business quickly. I mean just this last week I saw at least 25 articles alone espousing the benefits of having other people implement your marketing tasks, alleviate you from tasks you put off, and speed up the process of [...]
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Learn from 3 outsourcing experts, Tina Forsyth, Daven Michaels and Pam Ivey share their own outsourcing strategy and what entrepreneurs do that messes up their outsourcing and delegation.
Read MoreShould you build your team now for the business you want later, or grow the business first and then add the team later? There are two schools of thought on how to get your team started. Both have pros and cons. You have to decide what is most important to you based on your values [...]
Read MoreHiring the right people for the job to grow your team is a key part of growing your business. Learning effective delegation skills are crucial for growth! Virtual team management doesn’t have to be a nightmare, Melanie Benson Strick explains how to delegate successfully.
Read MoreRecently, my mastermind partner Maria called me for support. Several exciting business opportunities had come up and she needed a plan of action. As we looked at the opportunities – a large corporate contract, a web radio show, and a joint venture – it was clear Maria needed help to juggle all these priorities. I [...]
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Living just outside Los Angeles, Melanie has spent the last 10 years exploring the secrets to sustaining a successful thriving business without recreating a job. With freedom being one of her core success principles, Melanie spends her free time in search of the best spas and beaches in the world. |
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Melanie Benson Strick, the Big Idea Catalyst, helps thought leaders uncover the biggest way to unleash their brilliance without losing their sanity or their soul. With over 12 years in corporate America and eight years as a business owner, Melanie works exclusively with big thinking, heart-based entrepreneurs who are frustrated trying to run a successful business. Co-author of Entrepreneur.com’s “Start Up Guide to an Information Marketing Business” and faculty member for StomperNet, Melanie has a solid reputation for authentic but direct training and mentoring on 6 figure plus business success.