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4 Ways to Shift Your Business into Auto Pilot

By Melanie Benson Strick | May 18th, 2010

My friend Ronald has a gift – he is amazing at unraveling the mental blocks people have to satisfying relationships but is clueless when it comes to figuring out how to increase his revenues without working harder.
My client William is brilliant when it comes to creating marketing strategies for his physician clients but struggles [...]

Overcoming the #2 Cause of Breakdowns

By Melanie Benson Strick | May 10th, 2010

(If you missed Reason #1 on “Turning Breakdowns into Powerful Breakthroughs read it here.)
There is nothing more frustrating than experiencing “the wall” as you push to create the business success you desire.
Its Reason #2 — and the issue typically reveals itself like a Universal 2 x 4. It’s a sign that we are going [...]

The Secret to Long-Lasting, Profitable Business Partnerships

By Melanie Benson Strick | March 10th, 2010

I’m a big proponent of focusing on your strengths in business. For many of us, that means there are a lot of tasks and roles that we need help with.
I also think that working alone is like entrepreneurial kryptonite. Many of us creative people thrive in the collaborative process, uncovering ideas, resources and leads [...]

Is Bigger Really Better?

By Melanie Benson Strick | March 2nd, 2010

Over the last few years I’ve noticed a growing fascination in the business community with “bigger.” Growing a mailing list of 10,000, 50,000 or even 100,000 followers. Amassing hundreds and thousands of clients. Achieving a million (or even a billion) dollars in revenue. Conquering a niche. But is bigger really better? Have you ever stopped to wonder what the cost for achieving bigger is? What you might have to give up?

5 Lessons I Learned About Failure, Success & Love in 2009

By Melanie Benson Strick | January 1st, 2010

As I wrap up 2009 I feel it’s important for me to acknowledge a turning point in my career. I’ve made my year-end accomplishment lists, acknowledged the gifts that 2009 brought to me and feel complete with it. I’m sharing these five lessons with you because this last year was one of the most transformational [...]

3 Ways to Simplify Your Operations to Multiply Your Results

By Melanie Benson Strick | December 30th, 2009

A big step in reinventing your success in 2010 will be simplifying the way you run your business. There are many different approaches that we cover in the Fast Track to Lifestyle Business coaching program (like eliminating unprofitable products or services to streamlining your systems.)