#GrowNOW The Podcast

When you want to run your business on your own terms, having strong negotiation skills truly helps, to balance the constant “give and take” that we encounter in our life daily. Nevertheless, 2 important questions arise before you can consider any type of negotiation: 1. Do you truly know what YOU want? 2. Do you know what the opposite side is wanting from this? In this 2 parts episode on the art o...

On the heels of what happened a week ago with the 7 hours fall of the online Facebook network access, we are looking today into the ways we can continue to function, as businesses, when the proverbial “rug” is pulled from our feet. For example, the lesson we learn when we end up loosing all our work because we didn’t save the file we were working on and our computer unexpectedly crashed, should ma...

In the previous episode “S3 Ep 57: Why most entrepreneurs don’t make money” we have mentioned 5 crucial reasons why entrepreneurs get so easily discouraged : 1. Discipline 2. Endurance 3. Support 4. Focus 5. Stepping back This episode is focusing on the power of stepping back and taking a aerial view of your efforts and progress, as a form of sustainability and accountability.

A lot of people are flirting with the idea of becoming financially independent but the reality is that the desire of having a business is never enough to make it in the entrepreneurial world. Becoming their own boss has almost pushed people to create in their mind a perfect, ideal image of what the entrepreneurship road would look like for them. The truth is that running a business is much more th...

We may think that we don’t have much to give, not having enough time, that we are not successful enough to believe that we have something to give back, or that we don’t have someone that is looking to receive our support. But there is a way to be generous every day! In this episode we go over the big and the small daily actions towards cultivating a generosity mindset for yourself and how to be pr...

Being considered generous is treated as a high virtue in our society and it doesn’t matter if it’s about our social life or the business aspect, we all have something to offer. We may possibly doubt ourselves that we don’t know how we can serve others or the fear of rejection can take over. But the truth is that all of us have a gift that another person can benefit from. Giving back is not selling...

As entrepreneurs, we are aware that we will have to face the burden of loneliness. Considering what has happened in the business world because of the sanitary and economic crisis, now more than ever, those working for themselves and by themselves are more exposed to the immediate consequences. So is it so difficult to ask for help as an entrepreneur? Why is that we are so sure of the fact that nob...

A business that is looked after and is receiving daily interest and effort, can only grow or die. There is no such thing as a stillness , like “nothing is happening”. Something is always changing, we just need to be aware and catch it early so we can be prepared. Working over the years with all kind of businesses and entrepreneurs, we could observe that people are rather inclined to notice when th...

As individuals, what keeps us going is the hope, the dream of tomorrow. Now, with everything going on in the world, being optimistic may seem like a stretch for most people. It’s enough to be connected online for 10 minutes and you will be hit with news about Coronavirus, natural disasters, humanitarian crisis or the ongoing economic crisis. And yet, as entrepreneurs we need to have the skill of o...

In an ever changing environment like entrepreneurship, what doesn’t grow slowly dies. We still have 5 full months to put our small business into high gear, so here the next few episodes will be dedicated to business ideas that you can still implement until the end of the year in order to make a difference in your business. We are calling this a PARKING LIST of concepts, intentions, objectives or s...

In an ever changing environment like entrepreneurship, what doesn’t grow slowly dies. We still have 5 full months to put our small business into high gear, so here the next few episodes will be dedicated to business ideas that you can still implement until the end of the year in order to make a difference in your business. We are calling this a PARKING LIST of concepts, intentions, objectives or s...

In an ever changing environment like entrepreneurship, what doesn’t grow slowly dies. We still have 5 full months to put our small business into high gear, so here the next few episodes will be dedicated to business ideas that you can still implement until the end of the year in order to make a difference in your business. We are calling this a PARKING LIST of concepts, intentions, objectives or s...

During our monthly online meetings for Imn Paris ( more info on www.imnparis.com ) we always start with a gratitude exercise. And why would that be important during a mastermind on entrepreneurial subjects? Because it gives us the time to reflect on the things that we have accomplished so far and it puts into perspective our future goals. Seeing that we are already 7 months into 2021 already, our...

A highly efficient technique in the coaching industry is the A.I.M SMART approach. For reference, please listen to the previous episode 46, to get familiarised with the SMART method and how to apply it as an entrepreneur. S - Specific, strategic M - Measurable A - Attainable, achievable R - Relevant T - Time-bound Now we go a step further today and make it even more detail oriented. What does the...

At this point in the current business climate, there is no benefit in falling into the trap of doing nothing or doing too much. Entrepreneurs usually are caught in between these 2 extremes. That’s why the S.M.A.R.T way is the perfect method to reach your goals and getting the FOCUSED results your business needs. S - Specific, strategic M - Measurable A - Attainable, achievable R - Relevant T - Tim...

Football is THE SPORT, the one that everyone has an opinion about, we all know the name of at least a few players, the sport that ignites the passion of some many of us all over the world. The energy, pride and happiness can be derived from a simple match is so amazing that it has us thinking: “what else can give such a huge energy, such an important vibration on which everybody can connect to?” W...

What are our true connections in today’s reality? How many people actually pick up the phone when you call? In today’s episode we are discussing the importance of a strong network of quality relationships and the exponentially of your networking. If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner ( meaning you would dedicate yourself to fulfilling multiples roles in your business ), you know how...

As a rule of thumb, when starting a new business venture of any kind, we should be prepared for the inevitable “working for free for a while in the beginning” : the time to create a name for ourselves, to improve and perfect our product or service, to start earning a reputation within the market, etc. For example, in coaching, the model of 3-3-3 is a relevant one: first 3 clients are for free ( pr...

When entrepreneurs start their business journey, is usually because they have a solution to a problem, not necessarily because they are transforming their hobby into a business. And we can all agree that this is the healthy way to bring something valuable to the market. So now the real question these days is : How much can you bring to the market when your own resources are limited? The reality of...

We can all agree that Zoom conferences or any online meetings are tricky when you are not prepared and when you treat them as a cup of coffee with friends. Especially those one to one, when trying to sign a new client or start a new partnership. Being authentic still means that the common sense rules apply, if you wish to be the one in control and get the results you are hoping for each time. In t...

Zoom meetings give a business owner the precious advantage of TIME, time won by not having to travel to a specific location. And truth be told, we think a lot of people have found out that not all the business meetings have to be held in person but we were all in a silent agreement that if you wanted to sell, you had to be the one making the effort. Nevertheless, online meetings or calls present a...

Willingly or not, we have adapted to the idea that our business needs an online presence but also we as entrepreneurs need to be active and figure out how to communicate from a distance with new or existing clients, possible business partners and so on. And that means being able to close a deal or to acquire new clients over Zoom or Skype. Easier said than done! These online interactions are in a...

Selling any type of product or service is basically building a relationship between 2 parties, understanding and anticipating the other’s needs and desires and finding ways to provide for those needs. A trust bond is vital for any type of sell. Since the development of online businesses and the recent surge in the virtual business world, it is safe to say that people are quite reluctant to give th...

This week we are proud to present the latest collaboration interview with our dear friend Elizabeth Gould, for the Australian “Feeling Forwards Podcast”. Her questions were really insightful, wanting to take a peek into the heart and mind of an entrepreneur and we dived deep into how emotions can help or hinder entrepreneurs on their path to success. In this interview we discuss: - How to overcome...

In last week’s episode “What’s the secret of buying?”, we were talking about the predictability and impulses of the human behaviour when it comes to buying goods and services. Since we are heading (one foot in already) into an economic crisis, the keys to still sell in 2021 don’t need to be changed, so much as they may need to be personalised. The “what”, “why”; “when” and “how much” our clients n...