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Business Not Growing as Quickly as You Hoped?

10/13/2019

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Dear business owner,
You've hit a wall. I get it. Exhaustion is creeping in and you're just not sure if you can keep going.
Maybe discouragement is present and you're questioning if you really went down the right path. Is there something wrong with me? Should I just try harder? Or should I change course? Should I quit?

One thing I know:  We are all wired differently. From the time we are born, we have unique qualities and abilities. And yet, teachers keep trying to come up with formulas to teach: "Do it this way and you'll succeed!" 
How can one size possibly fit all?? It just isn't possible.

Instead of shutting down what you have been building, let's take some time to examine a few things:

1. Are you paying attention to how you are wired?
Have you done your Strengths Finders test yet? Getting on paper WHO you are and what your unique strengths are will change everything. (Grab the book here and take the test in the back: 
https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WL7MLMD2M5MN&keywords=strengths+finder+2.0&qid=1570973324&sprefix=strengths%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2)

2. Build your business around YOUR strengths, not someone else's formula for success. Sure, there are principles that work for many people. But shoving yourself, a round peg, into a square hole, is only going to be frustrating and exhausting. Let's be honest: if it hasn't worked yet, then why will dedicating more time to the same frustrating process work? It's time to change a part of the process. It's time to get honest.

3. Do you have the right people surrounding you to fill in your weaknesses? It's a lie to think you can build your business all by yourself. If you're the ONLY one answering phones or answering emails, you're going to burn out. If you really can't trust anyone to do what you do, maybe you have trust issues? I've worked with enough business owners over the last 6 years to know that if you are white knuckling something, you are probably gripping it too tightly. It's time to figure out what is really going on, make the necessary changes in systems or policies, and get back to what is really easy and almost effortless for you (hint: it's easy because it's your strength).

In this week's video, I explain some helpful thoughts that could bring some clarity and light to your situation. Watch it here:
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I really, truly want your business to succeed.

Not just in big numbers to impress people, but so you can get your life back. So you can have time for your kids and spouse and extended family.
I want you to lean on your strengths and set up solid systems so you aren't stressed all the time.

Get the Strengths Finder book here:
https://www.amazon.com/StrengthsFinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1WL7MLMD2M5MN&keywords=strengths+finder+2.0&qid=1570973324&sprefix=strengths%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-2

If you ever need to talk, I'm here. Let's schedule a call so I can hear more about what's going on. Then we'll map out a coaching plan that makes sense for YOUR unique life and your unique business.

https://www.jenhickle.com/gac.html
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    About the Author

    I'm Jen Hickle. I love coffee, journaling, reading, and cozy evenings. A business owner for 20+ years, I can't imagine having a corporate job or running in the rat race. I love my freedom and my family and the opportunity to encourage fellow business owners every day.
    I grew my music school from my living room to 550 students and is the proof for my business strategies. I only teach what I've done myself.

    ​Several years ago, I persuaded my husband Chris to quit his job so we could work together. Then I convinced him to let me sell our music school so we could focus on business coaching! 
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    ​You can read more about our story! Just request my book, for free! "Happy Kids, Growing Biz." 

    I know what it's like to have a BIG dream and to be determined to make it happen. I know the feeling of too much to do in too little time. And that's why our full time mission is helping small business owners.
     
    Schedule a complimentary call and let's see how our program can help you reach your goals and grow YOUR business.​​

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