Jackie Zach

TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS

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TOUGH LOVE FOR BUSINESS is a podcast for business owners to get answers to the most important questions about owning and running a successful business. Hosted by Jackie Zach, Certified Business Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee, and Mike McKay, Partner and Certified Business & Executive Coach for ActionCOACH Milwaukee. We have almost 70 years of combined business experience.

Author

Jackie Zach

Category

Business

Podcast website

actioncoachwi.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Diary of a Fast Growing Company -Delivery 12.04.2022

Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how fast Mike's business is growing and how the delivery side of the business must change as you grow.  Are you a fast-growing company and experience growing pains? Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today! http://makemoreworkless.actioncoach.com/mmwl-diag-and-questions/

Diary of a Fast-Growing Company - Time 07.04.2022

In our continuing series on a Diary of a Fast-Growing Company, Mike and Jackie discuss how he had to change how he spent his time, as the leader, as the business grows. Listen as Mike talks about how he spends his time now as the business grows.  Are you a fast-growing company and experience growing pains? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to find out how your energy is a...

Diary of a Fast-Growing Company-Destination 05.04.2022

Listen as Mike shares his journey as a business owner using ActionCOACH's 6 steps. We start with Destination Mastery, where the business started and the journey to where the business is now and where it's going. Lots of great learning material for business owners! Want to become a fast-growing company and a great leader? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the o...

How Do Beliefs About Money Affect Our Success? 31.03.2022

Today's topic is all about our beliefs about money. Negative beliefs can create a wall between us and money. So, learn how to recognize those beliefs and how to turn negative beliefs into positive ones. Want to talk about how your choices (beliefs) are reflected in your business?  You may be surprised at the hidden opportunities. http://makemoreworkless.actioncoach.com/mmwl-diag-and-questions/

Price For Value, Not Time 29.03.2022

Are you pricing your product or service based on price or based on value? As you become an expert in what you do, it gets easier for you but more valuable to your customer. This is all about valuing your time and expertise. Listen to learn more! Want to learn how to take small actions in your business? Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportu...

Staying on offense vs defense 24.03.2022

In today's episode we discuss staying on offense (proactive) vs always staying on defense (reactive). Mike and Jackie will go in depth about the differences and the pros and cons that come with them. Are you always playing defense and stressed out?  Would you like to move from defense to offense? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to find out how your energy is affecting y...

Playing Your Game 22.03.2022

Playing your game is all about playing the game of business you want to play, not someone else's game. Focus on your own game while learning from others but don't let others play your game of business. Interested in learning the recipe that can help you learn to play your game? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! http://makemo...

Choosing Our Response 17.03.2022

We have choices even when things aren't going our way. We have a choice in how we think, act and react. Listen as we discuss how our choices (especially around our beliefs) affect our business. Want to talk about how your choices (beliefs) are reflected in your business?  You may be surprised at the hidden opportunities. http://makemoreworkless.actioncoach.com/mmwl-diag-and-questions/

Small Actions That Create Big Momentum 15.03.2022

How do you take a small action and cause something big to happen? It's all about the small details that will build the big picture. Listen as Mike and Jackie explore small ways to get big results over time. Want to learn how to take small actions in your business? Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today! http://m...

Energetic Stack: How your energy affects others 10.03.2022

In today's episode we discuss the Energetic Stack. What is it? How does your energy as the leader affect the people you are leading? Where the leader goes, everyone else goes. As they say, "life is a mirror". Is your energy at the optimum level as a leader? If not, how is that affecting your team? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to find out how your energy is affecting...

3 Tips To Catalyze Greatness in People 08.03.2022

Listen as we discuss 3 tips to help you, as a leader, bring out the best in your people!  Interested in learning the recipe that can help you create greatness in others? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business! https://makemoreworkless.actioncoach.com/mmwl-diag-and-questions/  

Alignment-Why is it important? 03.03.2022

For most business owners, the business is the vehicle to get what you want out of your life. Is your business aligned to what you want to have, achieve or do in your personal life? Are your goals for your business aligned with that? If the answer is no, today's episode is for you!   Want to align your business to your life ? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session...

The Performance Curve 01.03.2022

The performance curve happens over time when you start to improve lots of little things. Over time the little things build on top of each other to create acceleration. Learn what happens when you stop putting momentum, energy and focus on something. Improvements slide backward   Do you feel your business has regressed and lost momentum ? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business str...

I don't have time to train, it's easier to do it myself 24.02.2022

Do you find yourself saying "I don't have time to train, it is just easier to do it myself."  But it's more work to think about the training than it is to do it. How can these skills help you create focused training? Are you overthinking it?   Do you feel you don't have time to train but know it will help you get time back ? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session...

People Smarter Than You Are 22.02.2022

Today's episode is how to attract, retain and inspire people smarter than you. How to set your ego aside while surrounding yourself with people who are smarter and better than you in their chosen profession so that your business grows.    Do you want to attract, retain and inspire your championship team? Get a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business t...

Unintended Consequences of Being A Great Business Owner 17.02.2022

Your business is running smoothly and there aren't many opportunities, positive or negative, to get the adrenaline rush that comes with solving problems. Now what? Are you feeling stuck in limbo?   Are you bored running your business? Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today! BONUS: Receive a free book, too! http:...

16 Cylinders of a High Performance Team 15.02.2022

The amount of power an engine creates is partly due to the number of cylinders working. Learn about the 16 cylinders of high-performance including body, mind, heart and soul. Why is this important for you AND your team? How can you use the 16 cylinders to create a championship team?   Looking to create a championship team? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the...

6 Steps To Massive Results 10.02.2022

Is it time to get back to basics? Want more money in fewer work hours? Learn about how the 6 steps to Massive Results can help you in having a business that works without you so you can spend more time focusing on other important parts of your life.   Want a commercial profitable enterprise that works without you? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportun...

KPI vs Personal Best 08.02.2022

What is the difference between a KPI and a personal best? Why is a personal best a better motivator than a KPI? Listen as Mike and Jackie talk about what the differences are & how it can help your business grow. Want to talk to a coach about using personal bests can help your business? Need some accountability to stay on top of it? Click here for a complimentary business strategy session to discov...

Accounts Receivable is your money 03.02.2022

Are you on top of your accounts receivable? Do you have a cash flow issue? If money is owed to you, the longer it goes, the less likely you'll be able to collect. It is a free loan to your customers & it's costing you money. What is holding you back from collecting? Need help looking at & understanding your A/R or some accountability to stay on top of it? Get a complimentary business strategy sess...

Are you under the illusion you're too busy to sell? 01.02.2022

What happens when you say you're too busy to sell? What tasks are taking up your time and are they really as important as you think they are? This episode will discuss business mentality, organization and management, so listen close! Need help understanding how to improve your business more? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in...

Hiring Mistakes and how to fix them 27.01.2022

Have you made hiring mistakes in the past? Not sure if you are making mistakes or not? Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss hiring mistakes and what are the steps to take to hire a better team.  Hint: It starts with you…..again. Want to discuss how you can avoid hiring mistakes in the future? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in yo...

Why having a great culture helps hire great employees 25.01.2022

Why should I work for you and no one else? It starts with Vision, Mission and Culture. Culture is an observable set of behaviors. Listen as we talk about the third leg of the stool, having a great culture, results in hiring great employees. Want to explore how to create a great culture? Click to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your busin...

How the mission of your company helps in hiring great employees 20.01.2022

The mission is HOW you execute your vision. Is it stated clearly? Is it something that compels great employees to come to work for you? Are you the leader that embodies the mission? Insight and answers to all these questions and more from today's podcast episode. Want to learn to be a better leader? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your b...

You are the source of all your hiring problems 18.01.2022

Why, as leaders and business owners, we are the source of all our hiring problems? If you are saying there are no good employees or mine are terrible, then this episode is for you. Learn why having a Vision is so important to hiring great employees. Interested in learning how to create a great Vision that will enroll & inspire great employees? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy se...

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