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Why Should I Join A Mastermind Group? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: You want to join a mastermind group to be in a group of committed people. People after the same goals you have. In something with a structured curriculum. With experienced and well-informed people. It can help guide you. Hold you accountable. Give you motivation to stay on track. You might have potential to get there on your own. But this will help you. The analogy I love to use is: 2 guys want to win a gold medal at the Olympics. 1 of them decides to join a program & be with people with the same goal. Have coaches who have won gold medals. Coaches with the role to help him & keep him on a path. With measurements & milestones in

How To Start A Successful Business With No Money? Business | Executive Coach See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: How to start a successful business with no money? Some people may not agree with me on this. The easiest way to start a successful business with no money is: Get out there and start talking to people who are potential clients. The first thing you need is customers. A business is: A group of people who solves the problems of another group of people. That's it. They solve a problem. The problem is the market. Not demographic. The demographic is the group you're helping with the problem. But there are many demographics having the same problem. So, don't focus on the demographics. Focus on the problems you'

What Is A Mastermind Alliance? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: A mastermind alliance is like a partnership. It's a group of people who agreed to share resources, insights & trade secrets. In order to help each other accomplish a common goal. It's really what a mastermind alliance is. The idea is, maybe you can't talk about your goals to your spouse. Or with your friends. Or in your community. If you're running a business, your staff don't understand the struggles you're having. They don't sympathize with you. So you join a Mastermind alliance. To be with a group of like-minded people. People who share similar experiences. A community who can emphasize with you. People wh

How Many People Are In A Mastermind? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: This depends. There are a wide range of options. There are free groups you can join online. On different social media platforms. Some are free. With hundreds or even thousands of people in there. Then there are intimate small groups. Ranging from 3 to 15 people. It depends on what you're trying to accomplish and the group structure. I find a good sweet spot, is around 12 people. You want to have at least 5 so there is good engagement and interaction. But it depends on your expectations. From my experience, that just it. I've been in one with a lot of people. You call a conference line. If you have a question, you press a key to ra

What Are The Benefits Of Group Coaching? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:   One of the benefits of group coaching is: You're following a structured curriculum. Led by someone committed and organized. To help you achieve a result. You get better feedback because you're engaging with other people. So there's a shared knowledge and learning experience. You can learn through observation & their experiences. It creates an intimate group where you share candidly. This is not easy for everyone, especially in business. If you're having issues in business, you can't approach your competitors. And say "hey, our sales are down this month, what are you doing?" Your competitors will

What Are The Rules To Mastermind? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:  Every group is different. One rule from my mastermind group is you have to participate. If you're not engaging, contributing, You're also not learning and growing. For me it's not all about the money. It's not my primary source of income. It's something I do and enjoy. If you're not active, Then you'll be removed from the group. In a mastermind group, everyone shares information. Someone's going to show their income, or trade secrets with you. You should respect the value of the trust. It just depends on the group, They all have different rules. But for us, also we have character rules. Don't just

Are you building a business, or are you merely creating a job for yourself? Often, it's challenging to draw the line when we're following the path we know will get us by. However, most of the time, that path offers us no growth and no fulfillment; it's not for the long haul. That's why if you want to create success, the key is to build a business and have good passive income ideas. After all, can you truly say you've succeeded if you have no time to live your life? In this episode, B2B specialist Roger Rose joins us to talk about how he got out of the trap of “creating a job for yourself.” After losing their family's oil business, he realized that he couldn't go back to where he used to be by working. Roger shares some of the best practices in productivity, discipline, and passive income ideas that he learned along the way. Do you want to know the mindset that will help you be open to passive income ideas and enjoy your life? You’ll surely get a lot of valuable golden nugget

What Is Mastermind Coaching? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:    Mastermind coaching is a group training program. The concept is intimate sharing. With a curriculum to follow, and regular meet ups. There should be progress made over time. It's not an instant gratification thing. You'll get shared learning experience where you learn through observation. You're going to see things in detail from others doing something similar. You'll get a coach, training, structure and lessons from the curriculum. You're going to get accountability as well. Mastermind coaching is a way for you to join a collective group. You all want to have a similar outcome. You hold each other accountable. You share

Should I Pay To Be In A Mastermind Group? | Results Mastermind   See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:  I've been in mastermind groups of all different types. Free, paid and very expensive ones. I have my own I run. I'm very proud of what my members accomplish.. The analogy I want to use is this: Let's say your dream is to win a gold medal at the Olympics. You want to go to the Olympics. Win a gold medal. Your options are to pay for coaching. By someone who's done the things you want to accomplish. In this case, you would pay previous gold medalists to be your coach. Or there would be an exchange of value for them. To invest in you, if you did not pay them. Or you can sit in your garage. Figure it out with your frie

How Do I Join A Mastermind? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: It depends on the person's process for whichever group you're joining. Typically, there's an application. There are also Facebook group masterminds. Where anyone can join. But you want one where people are learning. The focus is on you, Your situation and your goals. Where there is connection and accountability. And a curriculum everyone's following. Typically, there is an application for this. You need to fit into the group's dynamics. Not only that, it's got to be a good fit for everyone. In the beginning, some groups accept anybody. But if you get into a mastermind, A good one where everyone gets held accountable. Som

How Do I Find A Mastermind Group? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:  You can find a mastermind group simply by doing some google search, ask around to your friends, or maybe a mastermind group finds you. If you're watching this video, I have a group that you can look into, shameless plug, you can go to bestbusinesscoach.ca. It depends on what your goals are. First, think about what are you trying to accomplish for the mastermind group? Try to do some searches online around that. You can post in different groups, whether its on one social media platform or another, You get some suggestions. That's probably one of the bests ways to do it. Birds with the same feather tend to flock together. If you ask yo

Starting your own business with little to no knowledge can only get you so far. To see your vision through, you need business development strategies in place.  In this episode, Jon Margalit shares the things he learned in his entrepreneurship journey. He discusses the importance of building the best team by hiring people with strong values. Jon also talks about what it takes to be an entrepreneur. He emphasizes the need for innovation and creativity. Along the way, entrepreneurs should also know how to identify and pitch to investors. It comes down to knowing your product, your customer, and your investor.  If you are interested to learn some successful business development tips, this episode is for you. Tune in and apply some of these to your business today! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Find out how Jon effectively merchandises his goods to big retailers. Explore essential strategies in building your team. Learn more about raising capital and attracting investors for bus

How Do I Run A Successful Mastermind Group? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: It depends on YOUR definition of success. If it's only having a mastermind group with people in it? If that's the case, then you need to do a ton of: Prospecting, qualifying, and selling. Hand-holding people through their purchase decision. But, if your definition is having a certain number of people. (in your mastermind group) Then your daily experience is: Prospecting, qualifying & selling - until your group is full. I have a martial arts background. For me, success is similar to in martial arts. There are levels. "I'm successful, I'm making income. I've got people who learn from me." The next

What Happens In A Mastermind Group? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: It depends on the mastermind group. There are different types of groups. Often, they'll have things called "hot seats". They allow someone to come and sit and share their problems. Then everyone shares their knowledge to try to solve that person's problems. There is a curriculum everyone follows. This helps them progress and focus their attention. Some do mini-challenges and sprints. Others have access to a guru or a coach. I've been in ones where you get emergency phone calls once a week/month. Another one of the benefits is you get a glimpse behind the scenes. Plus their focused time and attention on YOU. A lot of p

How Often Do Mastermind Groups Meet? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:   This varies. Some are daily, weekly, or monthly. It depends on the group you're joining. I can only speak about my own and the ones I've been in. For me, there're ones with monthly, quarterly and bi-weekly meetings. Some have chat groups or email threads. A forum or an app you can use. Other ones have a call schedule 2x or once a month. Or every week. You might get emergency calls you can use. The way I structure mine is we have an open office call session. We can talk about things. We have a members' area [site] and a chat group as well. Communication is available 24/7. There's regular meet ups every week. It depe

What Makes A Good Mastermind? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: It depends on: If it's helping you achieve your goals, If you're paying a price you're comfortable with, If it's giving you meaningful & measurable improvement. In all areas of your life. If it helps you achieve the goals you signed up for. If you join a mastermind group, and you can't see progress. Or you don't get along with the members, Or if it's causing you stress. It's not a good mastermind for you. A good mastermind group is something you have to define yourself. You should try to define it before you join. You can join with an open mind and say, "I don't know what this experience might b

Building your first business is overwhelming. Despite your passion and drive, you will face obstacles and challenges along the way. Figuring out and understanding how to start an online business is far from an overnight process. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t be discouraged from pursuing your goals. In this episode, Kavit Haria shares his beginnings, from his music career to developing his products and growing his first enterprise. He shares how first-time business owners must exhibit clarity and consistency. Additionally, it is crucial to capture the attention of your audience. He executed this by finding a system of automation where he can compile emails and his newsletters. Kavit also emphasized the value of practicing. It creates grit and determination to push through hindrances. If you are interested in learning how to start an online business and gradually increase your income, this episode is for you. Tune in for more mind-blowing and life-changing tips on how to start an online business! Here are three re

How Much Does A Mastermind Group Cost? | Results Mastermind See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript:  The price range can vary. It depends. You can think of it as when you buy anything. You can buy cheap ones or make it yourself. Or you can get the fancy ones. The price range varies. There are groups at $30 a month. There are groups for $2,000/$3,000 a month. It depends on the nature and purpose of the group. Sometimes the pricing is used as a barrier. So people in a certain group are at a certain level. The pricing is to limit the group to people in a certain income bracket. It's tough. People aren't sharing their tax returns. So how do you know someone is REALLY making the money they say they are? The way some people do it is

Over the years, the face of marketing has significantly evolved. From direct to online marketing, one thing remained true—the value of audiences or consumers. In this podcast, Brian Kurtz talks about how his dream of building marketing infomercials for television made him pursue a career in direct response marketing. From his humble beginnings in list management, he specialized in working with buyers to capture their interest.  For Brian, the main takeaway is to continue tracking the progress of your advertisements. Moreover, Brian also discusses why business owners should learn how to prioritize essential things in their work. Lastly, he shares his dreams and goals for his career in the future. Understanding how running a multimillion dollar business requires an optimal marketing strategy. If you are interested to know more about direct response marketing and the processes of scaling your audiences and tracking your promotions, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full

In A Business Franchise, Who Develops The Product And Business Systems? | Business Operation System   See 1 of 100 New Videos on this topic & more. In fact, our research specifically proves 8 Critical Success Factors for small & medium-sized businesses. Visit www.BestBusinessCoach.ca for more info. Or https://www.members.bestbusinesscoach.ca/success-research/ for more on the research behind it.  Transcript: The way I understand it, in a franchise, there is a model location. An example store. It's where they developed checklists for everything. Delivering consistent service. The marketing strategy, etc. A franchise then sells the rights to operators in different locations. And copy/pastes their details onto the materials. The idea is the marketing headquarters serves as a model. All the testing gets done there. They figure it all out. Everyone chips into a single marketing budget. By paying the franchise fees. Delegating the marketing to HQ. McDonald's, for example, is good at making things