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

Hiring is a Red Ocean 13.01.2022

Are you looking for employees the same way you've always done it? There is no magic to it, but there is some work to it. Do you know who you're competing with for employees? What is your unique hiring proposition? Find out the answers to these questions and more by listening to the podcast. Interested in learning more about hiring in today's world? Take advantage of a complimentary business strate...

Pruning the root system of your business 11.01.2022

Prune areas of your business so the energy can be used more efficiently to grow your business. Pruning owner responsibilities to give energy to others on the team. Moving from one marketing strategy to another without letting the strategy grow. Experiencing burnout or employee turnover & want to prune to grow but don't know how? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy ses...

Hiring with and without business goals 06.01.2022

If you don't have goals for your business chances are your employees are not living up to your expectations because you don't know where you are going and just flying by the seat of your pants. Here is why it's important for a business to have goals when hiring. Want people who want to be part of your journey? Get a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your busi...

How to gain momentum in 2022 04.01.2022

Do you have a business plan for 2022? Plans take time to gain momentum, so if you haven't thought about what you'd like to accomplish this is a MUST LISTEN. Mike and Jackie will give you, the business owner, a stern talking to about having a plan. Need some help getting started with a plan? Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in yo...

Employees Might Not Want What You Want 28.12.2021

Frustrated by your employees not thinking like an owner? How would your organization benefit from allowing your employees to determine the "how" or the path to a goal while you concentrate on the goal & the results. How are you helping your employees to get what they want so you get what you want? Interested in exploring this area of your business? Take advantage of a complimentary business strate...

Law of Displacement 21.12.2021

Law of displacement says that no two things can occupy the same space at the same time. Positive and negative thoughts can't occupy the same space at the same time. Still not sure what it is? Learn more about the Law of Displacement, how this idea works with your comfort zone and how it may affect the trajectory of your business. Interested in learning more about how the law of displacement is aff...

Universal Law of Control 14.12.2021

We have 100% control over our thoughts. What happens when we feel like we have no control? Our thoughts and mindset are what helps us make that change. Mike and Jackie discuss how mindset works and how to develop your new success mindset. Feeling like you have no control? Click to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today!   ht...

Business is too hard 07.12.2021

"It's too hard" is the phrase that comes up when we have to wrestle with situations. Listen as Mike and Jackie tackle the limiting beliefs that we set for ourselves and how to break them. It's all in your mindset, so let's figure out how to break out. Is business too hard? Click to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today!   h...

How to hold people accountable 30.11.2021

Wondering how to hold someone accountable?  Listen to Jackie and Mike as they discuss a framework for holding people accountable. It could be you, your team, your partners, etc. Need help holding people accountable?  Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today!   http://makemoreworkless.actioncoach.com/mmwl-diag-and...

Law of the Lid 22.11.2021

When you feel like you have to be the smartest and most skilled in your business, then your business can't grow past your current level of skill. Join Mike & Jackie with their thoughts on why you might be feeling stuck in business growth & development. Do you feel like you have to be the smartest & most skilled in your business? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy ses...

How to recognize buying signals 16.11.2021

Do you know when your prospects are getting ready to buy? As there are many stages in the customer buying process, it can be confusing to know where they are at. Listen as Mike and Jackie discuss how to recognize buying signals and how to utilize this to your advantage. Are you having trouble recognizing buying signals?  Click to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to disco...

Are you unselling your prospects? 09.11.2021

Are your customers saying yes to your solution and you keep talking? You keep talking and eventually you talk them out of the sale. Find out what you are doing and what you can do to change that 'unselling' habit to develop better selling skills and knowing when to close the sale. Are you unselling your prospects?  Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discove...

Being Late is a Choice 02.11.2021

Learn why the choice to be late is self-sabotage. This proves to yourself that you are not to be trusted with the most basic of tasks. Where else does this show up in your life, relationships & business? Mike & Jackie will discuss these self-sabotaging habits and how to overcome the obstacle. Are you self-sabotaging? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the oppor...

Business Lessons from Bucks and Packers 19.10.2021

Lessons from the sports world directly translate to the business world. Listen as Mike & Jackie compare the Milwaukee Bucks season to the first game of the Green Bay Packers 2021 season. Building or developing a team? Pay particularly close attention to the teamwork, leadership & management aspects discussed!   Does your team need some improvement? Take advantage of a complimentary business strate...

Better Communication: How to use verbal, visual and body language cues while on the phone 12.10.2021

Communication is 7% words, 38% tone of voice and 55% body language.  Listen as we discuss how to give visual cues while on the phone for better communication with your team and your customers.     Think you and your team need more learning around communication?  Click to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover the opportunities in your business today! http://makemor...

Do I have enough cash flow to hire at a competitive wage? 05.10.2021

Most business owners think they can't afford to pay another employee but don't know for sure. On today's episode we discuss how to use a cash flow forecast and other important tools to invest in hiring the right people at the right competitive wage.    Realize you need a better handle on cash and your financials?  Click here & take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discover...

Business lessons from watching window cleaning 28.09.2021

We can learn a lot about business from having our windows cleaned periodically. When they are freshly washed, everything's more vivid. Over time our windows get dirty again and we don't even realize it. Same thing happens in business. We'll discuss areas that should be checked & cleaned periodically.   Have some areas that need a good cleaning? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy s...

Business Lessons from an NBA Championship journey 15.09.2021

We'll discuss the lessons learned from the Milwaukee Bucks 2021 championship journey & how to apply them to your business. Business owners can take lessons like leadership, working as a team, focus, discipline, learning, motivation and many more from this. Need someone to take a look at the results you have & help you to focus on the right things? Take advantage of a complimentary business strateg...

What is a Unique Hiring Proposition or why should I work for you? 07.09.2021

Did you know that marketing to hire employees is just as important as getting new clients? It's more important than ever to be able to tell prospective employees why they should come work in your business. How do I start the hiring process? We'll discuss the first steps to a better unique hiring proposition. Need help to get started? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to d...

Leadership lessons to attract a championship team 31.08.2021

How can you tell if you're leading your way to a championship team?  Wondering why your team is not listening to you? Do you have team coordination? Are you getting in the way of your team doing their best work?  "A" leader are what attracts "A" players to your team.  Want to know more about how to be an "A" leader?  Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to disc...

Are you seeking perfection in your decision making? Stop it! 24.08.2021

In today's episode Jackie & Mike discuss choosing wisely between two good options when neither one is perfect. Indecision when things aren't perfect causes inactivity. Inactivity slows down momentum and does not solve any problems or grow any business. Learn about this decision making process. Need help making decisions more quickly? Take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to d...

How can busy equal lazy in business? 17.08.2021

Busyness requires you to give control of your time to anyone who wants to take it. Busyness keeps you from the hard work of setting priorities, picking goals and managing your time. Learn how to choose to be less busy/lazy & more productive in your business. Want to invest your time and energy on the right things? Click here to take advantage of a complimentary business strategy session to discove...

Manifesting - I am's 01.06.2021

I am's are the verbalize part of IVVM (Idealize, Visualize, Verbalize, Materialize). Learn more about how I am statements can change your identity to fit your values and beliefs as a business.  How changing your mindset can help you get the results you want in your business. Think you need to work on your mindset so you can set yourself and your team up to create amazing result?  Click here to lea...

Manifesting - You get more of what you focus on 25.05.2021

On today's episode we tackle the subject of manifesting. You will get more of what you focus on, if you focus on how life isn't fair, you'll get more of that. If you focus on there is an abundance of business out there, then you will get more of that.  Listen as we discuss what it is and how to get more of what you want. Think you need a mindset check to help you get the results you want?  Click h...

Why do I need a plan? 11.05.2021

Are you thinking, "I don't need a business plan" or "I spend all this time planning, what is the ROI on my time?  Listen as we tackle the topic of planning and how it can keep you from chasing bright shiny pennies all day and get you real results in your business.  Real results in your business will equate to a better overall life for you and your family. Want to know more about how to have a cham...

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