http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige A blog from 212connection.com en-us Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:04:35 GMT Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:04:35 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 212 Connection Blogs jlukasavige@gmail.com (Justin Lukasavige) kevin@212connection.com (Kevin Miller) 5 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2788 You are the same as all of the other businesses around you. Stop and think for a moment about why someone would buy your product or service instead of from the company down the street or in another state. In other words, what makes you different? If during this exercise Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2788 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2776 Marketing to yourself instead of your target market Picture yourself as a business owner with a problem. You have a problem because your company, which has been successful in the past, has been experiencing a downturn. If you are a business owner you probably do not have to use much Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2776 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2761 Having only one source of referrals I coach with many coaches across the country to help them build their practices. A common problem most of them have in their business is having only one source of referrals. Many of the Dave Ramsey coaches I talk with rely solely on Daves Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2761 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2745 Most twelve-step programs define insanity as doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results. Those credit cards that have barely budged during the last few years while you have been getting out of debt are a sure sign that your plan is not working. Since we Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2745 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2735 I did the same thing while I got my practice off the ground. It can be tough to prioritize and manage every aspect of the business while still leaving time for family, friends and other activities. Are you struggling with this area? What are some of the ideas you've put Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2735 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2724 Doing too many tasks on your own instead of hiring or outsourcing. Many small business owners are eager to jump into their business and do everything from the start. That's a great attitude to have but I think you'll quickly find that you will be overcome with what Michael Gerber Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2724 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2703 Not defining your target market. "You mean I can't work with just anyone?" I get this question a lot. Why would I intentionally shut certain people out of my business if my services are for everyone? Most people in North America are in debt and manage their money poorly. I Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2703 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2696 Teaching or helping your client with a task that you're unqualified to teach. I would never hire a coach to help me reach a place they have never been. In my practice I think it's even unethical to work with a client that want's to go somewhere I have never Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2696 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2684 Goals often begin for most people as dreams. They envision themselves forty pounds lighter, one million dollars richer, or the envy of everyone in their neighborhood because their driveway has the newest car in it. Progressing from the dream stage, goals often progress to New Years resolutions. Health clubs see Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2684 http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2675 My friends Stephen and C.C. would have in a heartbeat, but God had other plans for them. They leave for China on Ocotober 24th to bring home their second child Henry. Listen to their motivating story they told me today on the radio show and visit www.henrypalooza.com for all the Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://justinlukasavige.212connection.com/blog/?id=justinlukasavige&eid=2675