MLJ Coaching International

"Triple your Profits, Quadruple your FUN, and Build

RETIREMENT on your terms without working harder, longer hours"

December 2, 2011

Smith's Falls, Ontario

January 2012 - Trade-Contractors' Business College

Western Canada (location TBA)

February 21, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

Use your children as guinea pigs ...

2011-10-18T22:30:00.001-07:00

First ever 3 week vacation in the summer ...

On their first ever 3 week vacation in the summer ...

He remained calm and confident and received support and encouragement from a complete stranger.

Remember -- PRACTICE ON YOUR CHILDREN

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'Cause that's what it's all about.

Where's Lynne

October 26, 2011 - Top Challenges of Contractors as Business Owners

Oakville, Ontario

October 27-29, 2011 - WMS - Canada's Largest Woodworking Event

Toronto, Ontario

November 25, 2011 -

Ottawa, Ontario

"Triple your Profits, Quadruple your FUN, and Build

RETIREMENT on your terms without working harder, longer hours"

December 2, 2011

Smith's Falls, Ontario

January 2012 - Trade-Contractors' Business College

Western Canada (location TBA)

February 21, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

I fell back into an old habit ...

2011-10-04T18:07:00.000-07:00

If that oncoming car didn't slow up his speed a little we might've had a bit of a problem so I fell back into an old habit of mine.

What do I want you to take away from this video?

COMPASSION

Did you miss the link in the video? Here you go.

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'Cause that's what it's all about.

Where's Lynne

October 26, 2011 - Top Challenges of Contractors as Business Owners

Oakville, Ontario

October 27-29, 2011 - WMS - Canada's Largest Woodworking Event

Toronto, Ontario

November 25, 2011 -

Ottawa, Ontario

"Triple your Profits, Quadruple your FUN, and Build

RETIREMENT on your terms without working harder, longer hours"

December 2, 2011

Smith's Falls, Ontario

January 2012 - Trade-Contractors' Business College

Western Canada (location TBA)

February 21, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

Meet Lynne in person - Her Fall Schedule

2011-10-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

October 26, 2011 - Top Challenges of Contractors as Business Owners

Oakville, Ontario

October 27-29, 2011 - WMS - Canada's Largest Woodworking Event

Toronto, Ontario

November 25, 2011 -

Ottawa, Ontario

"Triple your Profits, Quadruple your FUN, and Build

RETIREMENT on your terms without working harder, longer hours"

December 2, 2011

Smith's Falls, Ontario

January 2012 - Trade-Contractors' Business College

Western Canada (location TBA)

February 21, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

Benefits to you for attending one of my live events

1. Ability to bring your challenge and your rebuking to the floor and decide for yourself if I would be a good fit to:

- help you to increase your PROFITS,

- get the FUN back into your business and into your life outside the business, and

- build a nice RETIREMENT for yourself - something so very few small business owners end up with (statistics show that 2/3 of small business owners FEAR outliving their retirement investments and, in fact, one of my clients hired me to help him regain his enthusiasm for his business because he feared he and his wife would outlive their money if he retired then. I'm delighted to say that he did retire just 4 years later, with the support to get over his fear and they're both enjoying their retirement years instead of fearing them day-by-day).

2. At least 3 solid steps you can take as soon as you walk out the door of the conference room enabling you to receive a GIGANTIC return on your investment for attending the seminar.

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Lady Gaga helping you up business results! What?!?

2011-10-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

I just received this newsletter from a coaching colleague of mine and absolutely LOVE it. Lots of valuable insight and, since I don't need to reinvent the wheel, decided to share it with you.

I know I'm going to be closely reviewing these 7 Lessons from Carol Thompson of Fired up and Fabulous drawn from the highly acclaimed, albeit controversial, singer, Lady Gaga, as I prepare my next 90-day goals on Monday.

How about you?

Carol wrote:

As a singer, I am particularly drawn to voices of true artists who have skillfully developed their vocal talents and gifts and who can sing and perform "unplugged", as opposed to many singers today whose voices are "studio-produced". Stefanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is a brilliant, acoustical singer. More interestingly, however, her talents go beyond the singing stage and she has emerged as a truly gifted leader and marketer (emphasis added).

In spite of various opinions of Lady Gaga's music and persona, there is no question that she has managed to position herself as an international icon in just a few short years. With more Twitter followers than anyone on the planet and the world's most successful Facebook page, she has established an extraordinarily successful branding second to none in her industry. How did she do this so quickly? Instead of relying on chance, she used her unique combination of talent, charisma, drive, and business savvy to become one of the most influential leaders of our day. Lady Gaga's rise to fame provides an example for any entrepreneur. From the book, "What You Can Learn from Lady Gaga", by the Editors of New Word City, here are some lessons ala Gaga.

Lesson One: Find a mentor. It was only after Gaga found a mentor that she was able to launch her career. Mentors not only inspire but are links to worlds that you have yet to discover, opening up all kinds of new possibilities. Surround yourself with talent and give credit whenever possible.

Lesson Two: Find your "fans." Knowing how difficult it was for new artists to get air time, Gaga courted the gay community and marketed to their fan base. It was this single act that has created her greatest and most loyal followers and was a tipping point in her career. Define, connect with, and cultivate your niche and core customers.

Lesson Three: Mess with success. Although Gaga was selling out her shows, she was continually revising them until they were up to her standards. Don't be afraid to review your processes and change them to keep them fresh and on track.

Lesson Four: Be open to inspiration. Inspiration keeps you fresh, feeds ideas and energizes you.

Lesson Five: Take risks. Leadership is about being bold and breaking the mold. Take a look at your organization or career and see where it may be stagnating and what actions are necessary to revive it.

Lesson Six: Form an emotional bond with your customers. Lady Gaga has a profound connection with her fans, dubbing them her "little monsters." She has made them a part of her family and invests in them as a part of the way she invests in her own career and success. At her concerts she extols them to believe in themselves and to reach for their goals and dreams.

Lesson Seven: Know what you want. Lady Gaga was possessed with becoming famous and every action supported that goal. It's a simple concept but too often in our careers we slip into a reactive and passive mode. Remind yourself daily of why you are in this career and business and do whatever it takes to reach your goals.

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Do they even like him?!

2011-09-06T23:05:00.001-07:00

Do they even like him?!

Is your business in need of a cash injection? You have all seen my solution to that ... what's stopping you?

Are you listening to that gremlin in the back of your mind? The one telling you not to open that can of worms -- "they probably weren't even impressed".

Really? You believe that?

Try this!

This week's exercise:

Go get some COFFEE!

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That's NOT possible!

2011-09-06T22:56:00.000-07:00

Totally IMPOSSIBLE!!

Have you ever set a goal for yourself that you felt was "pie in the sky"? Something you really wanted, but felt you could never really achieve?

I'll tell you why you didn't achieve it.

This week's exercise:

Make it so you CAN believe it!

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How did he get that kind of loyalty?

2011-09-06T22:49:00.000-07:00

Happy End of Summer!!

There are only 1.5-3 weeks left of summer (depending on where you live) before the kids go back to school and we see the start of a new business year.

Let's start this year off with a BANG!!

Mark it on your calendar -- "30 minutes with Lynne" on September 8th.

More details to follow ... for now I'm delighted we have made the appointment!

Use this week's exercise over the next few weeks and I GUARANTEE you will see your employees flourish and that is going to help you receive MORE PROFITS, have TONS MORE FUN and start working on that RETIREMENT!

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You're leaving a whole lotta money just sitting on the table

2011-08-30T23:36:00.001-07:00

Stay in front of your IMPRESSED clientele!!

By putting yourself front of mind for your past customers you are going to help them get off the fence.

This week's exercise:

Send a newsletter out (consistently and persistently)
encourage your past customers to spread the word
get referrals from impressed clientele

It's as SIMPLE as that!!

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Fear mongering at its finest!

2011-08-30T23:02:00.000-07:00

"Experts" are predicting a horrible global economic climate for years to come!

They're saying economic growth is going to be non-existent for years to come! Are you buying into this? It's simply a choice on your part, but let me tell you what happened about 3 years ago in Canada for small businesses.

Travelling northward along the A1 in Eastern Queensland, enjoying the sunshine between banana plantations and cane fields, when I'm not in the rainforest with the wipers on, I'm accompanied by interview after interview on ABC - Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Last night, in the campground south of Innisfail, visiting a castle built by a Spaniard in the 1930s, I was commending ABC for its stories about Australia's history.

Today I've heard nothing but DOOM & GLOOM about the global economic situation ... and how HORRIBLE life's going to be for all ... for years!!!

3 years ago when the U.S. (and the rest of the world, supposedly) was going through a very "cold" economic climate I was coming upon two sorts of small business owners:

1. Those who bought into the fear-mongering, the gloom & doom; and

2. Those who made a decision to step into opportunities created by this fear-mongering, which they chose NOT to buy into.

You were probably in the latter group, or you may have chosen to go the way of several small business owners who, whether or not following my telephone or newsletter advice, "got a job".

One fellow in particular said to me: I just can't put my family through this anymore. It's been 6 years that I've been chasing this dream and one day I think I'm stepping into the success and the next day I see that what the media's saying is true. They've suffered long enough while I've been working so many hard, long hours.

And he got a job. So sad, really, after a 6-year investment. He had options, but he quit. Why? Because the media was all around him! Only because he chose to listen to it, though ... and to believe it.

On the other hand, we have people like Randy & Pearl who, for 2 of those years, held themselves back from taking their business out of their home. Why? Because they watched the news every day - and then the more they believed what they were hearing, the more frequently they watched the news. Pearl said: We became addicted to the fear we were feeling!

So, instead of moving their business out of the house, they moved their TV into the kitchen (figuratively) ... until they finally made a different decision and we started working together.

The 1st thing they did following our VIP Intensive coaching session was go on vacation. 2nd, they hired more support, and their business continued to grow while they went on to take another 5 trips, business fun and fun with friends, over the following 5 months - while they nearly tripled their profits, pretty much in those same 5 months!

And then there's this cabinet manufacturer who heard me say in a seminar nearly 2 years ago now that I never watch, read, nor listen to the news and when I hear discussions of "news stories" around me, I choose not to listen. Here's a tidbit in psychology for you:

What we do not actively reject - we passively accept.

So, this cabinet manufacturer who insists that a business owner MUST follow the news closely, and thereby discounted my "worth" as a business success coach, struggled on by himself ... but only for another 9 months. At that time it was all the Chinese's fault that his business closed and all of his employees were instantly unemployed.

Remember: When we point 1 finger at someone else, there are 3 pointing back at us.

On the other side of the coin is Gary, from southern California, who was very hard hit with the cold economic climate. He chose to be in the 2nd category, and one of those opportunities was investing in himself as an entrepreneur. Just 4 months into a small program with me, Gary announced in the tele-seminar, with everyone listening, that their area was again in an even colder economic climate and he was afraid he was going to have to let go of even more employees - his best!

Following my advice, which I've talked about in print & video in these newsletters numerous times, in the next week Gary had 2 lunches with A customers and received 4 jobs!!! His new challenge was that he needed more manpower! And that was while southern California was in a deep freeze!

And then there's an electrical contractor who has 2 people helping him in the field ... oops! He had 2 people helping him in the field ... and who told me that in order to try to keep his business alive he was going back to work and would do all the "business" work at nights and on weekends, to keep his guys working on the service side of it and his pay cheque as an employee would help keep the business alive.

Well, that plan didn't work. Why not? Because once we start shrinking, we keep on shrinking. It's inevitable. (Similarly, once we start growing, we keep on growing.)

And then there's Wayne who, in that time some 2 years ago, had already been working with me for more than 2 years when he said something like: The way I see it, Lynne, today's economic situation is an opportunity for me.

And take advantage of that opportunity he did! Without discussing this with Wayne - as I write this newsletter in a McDonald's just south of Cairns, Queensland, Australia, taking advantage of a rest-stop and free Wi-Fi - I won't share in which ways, exactly, Wayne's business has flourished ... thanks to the recent economic winter ... but suffice to say that his profits have more than tripled, his FUN has way more than quadrupled, and RETIREMENT ... on his terms? Coming along very nicely! (And he didn't even seize that opportunity with the electrical contractor I mention above, whose business Wayne might've purchased had he been in the same geographical area.)

Which camp are you in? It's simply a choice; and simply requires a DECISION. I was just saying to Nicole, at Paronella Park (with the castle), mere minutes ago:

The strongest characteristic of a successful person is that they make DECISIONS quickly.

Nicole's comment was: My boss says: If you have to think twice about it, don't bother.

I totally agree! Thinking twice is what I call 2nd guessing ... and that takes you from a great idea that speaks to you, to diluting it with all those emotions that get stirred in from all those "but what if"s and now you're unlikely to do whatever the heck it takes consistently & persistently to make it happen.

So, if you're one of those people who truly wants your business to flourish during every economic climate during your ownership of the business, making it saleable so that you have a very handsome retirement, then you'll want to be sure to keep your eyes peeled to these newsletters because I'm about to launch a gift to you:

Business Success Strategies Training

in a video series,

that's absolutely f.r.e.e

and all you have to do is click on some links,

give us some info so we can connect you to it and

watch it on your own computer.

And you can share the link with every business owner you know. That's how f.r.e.e it is!

This gift is the very same business success strategies training that I've been delivering to my clients since 2003 and it's going to be available to you very shortly. It's my way of giving back, because it's absolutely no cost whatsoever to you.

So, your exercise for today, from this newsletter:

1. Turn off the television and the radio and unsubscribe from the newspaper. You could go outside and have a snooze in a hammock or play board games with your children.

2. Actively REJECT everything you hear that will negatively affect the growth of your business.

3. Mark in your agenda to keep your eyes peeled for my upcoming newsletters so you can take advantage of this no-cost, ie. f.r.e.e. business success strategies training - the very training that's been helping several hundreds of small business owners to TRIPLE their profits, QUADRUPLE their FUN and build RETIREMENT ... on their terms!

Until then, go forth and PROSPER ... and have a helluva lotta FUN doin' it!

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RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

I need HELP!

2011-08-30T22:55:00.001-07:00

I'm stumped and I just know that somebody out there can help me!!

I met this fellow last week and it brought back memories of a song I used to sing - but unfortunately it did not bring back all of the lyrics and I want to be able to sing the song to my grandbabies when I am showing them this picture.

So, anybody know the words to the song we learned some 45-48 years ago?

"Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, merry, merry (something) of the woods is he, laugh kookaburra, laugh kookaburra -- ???gay your life must be???"

I really don't want to, it's very PERSONAL

We have been programmed to answer questions.

If you ask a yes or no question you will go nowhere. But, ... if you ask an open ended question you will get information.

By simply asking "what does it remind you of" you will help them see the truth.

Give it a try and see how it helps ... EVERYONE.

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It doesn't belong here

2011-08-30T22:43:00.000-07:00

It doesn't belong here, in the now.

I know everyone's gearing up for tomorrow's celebrations so I won't take up much of your time ...

I want you to become really clear about the sorts of feelings you are having, about anything at all. Identify how you FEEL.

If you have a bad feeling about something, KNOW that it is just a memory - it is NOT what is happening today!

It is a past event and you can't change it any more than you can change what you had for breakfast!

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OK, maybe I'm a little dense!

2011-07-29T07:14:00.000-07:00

It took me from Monday to Thursday to figure it out ...

I spent a week dealing with MOBS, and I knew that if I just followed along I would eventually understand what was expected of me ...

By Thursday evening I got it!

And I haven't seen another MOB since.

Oh the FUN I am having!!

Can you guess what I am doing here? Adjusting the seat?

Nope -- I'm checking the OIL!!!

And ... look where the steering wheel is!!!

I saw a Koala!!!

(this is a video)

Would you like to see more? Check them out here (you need to be logged into facebook -- if the link doesn't work for you just send me a friend request and you will have access to all of my pics! Who doesn't love more friends?).

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It's EXCITING!

2011-07-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

It is NOT meant to be hard and there is no need to struggle!

Every idea you receive is an opportunity for more ...

So, you received the idea. Now what?

1. consider -- "Is this something I want?"

2. decide -- "Yes or No"

3. act immediately

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Impressed Clients

Lynne,

Your newsletters are thought-provoking and always give me a chuckle in the "tell-it-like-it-is" approach that you take when sharing your knowledge. Why sugar coat information? It saves me so much time to have the fluff removed ahead of time and get right to the nitty gritty - I appreciate your candour.

Kelly Dafoe

That's a LOAD o' CRAP!!

2011-06-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

IF you DARE to stick your head above the crowd people WILL take pot shots at it!

We've been conditioned to "Stay Small and Stay Safe", but by the mere fact that you got into business you're not staying SAFE -- you're taking RISKS everyday!

Let's remove FAILURE from our vocabulary -- it isn't REALLY what you FEAR ... this is.

Ever heard the expression: "It's lonely at the TOP"?

Well I'm SCREAMING from the rooftops

"That's a LOAD o' CRAP!!"

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RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

You're going to love the resources you'll find here to help you GET THE FUN BACK into your business, causing your PROFITS to TRIPLE themselves, while practicing RETIREMENT by taking LOTS of TIME OFF for FUN ACTIVITIES. Enjoy!

IMPRESSED Clients

"Back from Vacation!! Great time in Florida"

Guess what happened on the way back from Florida?

I misread the flight times and missed our flight!! All 5 of us.

My biggest fear happened and we calmly went to the airport and quickly resolved it for $200.00.

Even better Gene said at this point it is only money!!!!!!

How cool- both of us had very different responses than we could have ever imagined before our coaching with you.

Thanks again- Things are continuing to get better!!

Darlene Paradis

Parallel Electric Ltd.

613-966-1354

Get them to give a damn

2011-06-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

The next time you're wondering "how can I get this person to really give a damn?"

Think about this ... it doesn't have to be expensive.

Remember - A pat on the back is nice, but it just doesn't cut it anymore.

Promising you, too,

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TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

"A lot to digest ..."

Now it is Rick's turn to tell us what he got from the first

2-day workshop of the T-CBC

Arrgghhh!!

2011-06-21T18:35:00.000-07:00

I was feeling like AARRGGHH!!

Are you feeling like life is getting in the way and you have to struggle to make life and your business work together?

Take a look at how I solved this problem for myself just this week and how you, too, can get life dealt with so you can get back to BUSINESS!

Wanna get rid of the discombobulation and angst that you're bringing to your business?

Try this ... I'm sure it'll work for you, too!!

Promising you, too,

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TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

"A good time for reflection ..."

Domenic, after the first 2 day T-CBC workshop in Montreal, says:

"It doesn't matter if you spend 15 minutes, a day or two days ... "

Going off half-cocked

2011-06-03T10:47:00.000-07:00

Boy, oh boy!!!

Some of the expressions we use, eh?

And the emotions they evoke.

Last week's newsletter had a subject line that elicited more responses than we've received in a long time. The first and some others were positive responses, enjoying the video article and encouraging me to "keep up the good work" and observing that I'm "having a blast".

Some people were upset, however, from the subject line and they clicked "reply" to let us know that, too.

Feedback is so valuable! How often do you receive feedback ... good, bad or indifferent? It's from the feedback that we know what's happening in our prospective clients' worlds.

"Half-cocked" is another cute expression and I just wonder how many people know its meaning. IMAGINE the results when a gun goes off when it's only half-cocked.

I was actually receiving feedback on last week's subject line over the phone today.

He asked: What's with that subject line?

I responded: It came from the video. Did you watch the video?

Response: No.

Perfect example of "going off half-cocked." Instead, drawing conclusions and making assumptions without getting to the bottom of it.

(Did you miss last week's video? Click here to watch it now.)

Here is today's exercise: I encourage you to keep track (in a little shirt-pocket-sized notebook) of every time you, your employees and even your customers draw conclusions and respond negatively to something without gathering the information necessary to have a clear understanding.

Awareness is more than half the battle, my clients frequently hear me say. Once you become aware of how often people in your business are "going off half-cocked" you can make sure your business is fully-cocked, aimed and reaching its targets.

By the way ... last week's subject line that caused such a raucous was viewed by many more people than usual. Proves a tactic of one of my marketing trainers is as effective as he says it is. :-)

How can you stir things up in your marketing?

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RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

Let's see what Sabrina had to say after the first 2 day

T-CBC workshop in Montreal ...

You don't need to be a prick!

2011-05-20T10:26:00.000-07:00

I encourage you to write this down and put it up on your wall, or on the dashboard of your truck ...

The way you do ANYTHING is

the way you do EVERYTHING!!

If you are being a prick to somebody you are being a prick to EVERYBODY.

Take a look at the video to see how Lynne answered one seminar participant's question about how to avoid being a prick while still not allowing others to walk all over him ...

Promising you, too,

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TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

Watch John talk about the most important thing they have implemented so far ...

Know what burns me?

2011-05-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

Last Friday was an eventful day.

In a morning meeting with my manager I learned that yet again, a systematic mailing created by one of our service providers had been completed very carelessly.

My reaction: What's their phone number? And I called. I left instructions to call my manager because I was unlikely to be available.

I was unlikely to be available because another item on our meeting's agenda was another d-r-a-g-g-i-n-g situation with a service provider.

Status: After 2 weeks, speaking with 3 different people the job still hadn't been done.

Question: How long will this take? 3-5 days. Ok. Proceed.

Later: When can we expect this? On Monday (this was Thursday). Ok.

Next: It's being done today!

Now: My manager told me: I'm waiting for a call from the Supervisor.

What??????

My reaction: What's their phone number?

So while I was on the phone waiting to speak with a Supervisor in came a call, which I wouldn't normally take but frustratedly sitting on hold, for some reason I did. It was careless service provider #1, above, unable to follow the instructions in the voice message I left. I didn't even get into it. I simply said: I'm on hold on an urgent matter. Thanks for calling for my manager.

I get back to Service Provider #2 and eventually the CSR (customer service rep) comes back on the line. As I express my frustration for holding so long after waiting nearly 3 weeks, she offers me 1 month of service for free.

WTF!?!?!

No, one-month free of something you can't even provide isn't a suave for my frustration!

I want to speak with a Supervisor without waiting any longer.

Eventually ... I explained to the supervisor how my business would be dealing with the situation and it caused me to wonder ...

How would my clients and my readers handle this situation?

This company had not only dropped the ball, but twice again.

Now, after their customer (me) had:

paid a considerable amount of money to a manager for our discussions about the matter, making all these phone calls, sitting on hold with a call centre numerous times, etc.
experienced the frustration of having to continually discuss the same topic and be without the promised tool; and
experienced the inconvenience of being without the tool during this period; this supervisor was saying she would see what she could do, "unable" to promise anything.

My request was that they simply find a provider of this tool in the city where I would be that afternoon, arrange with that provider to provide me with what they were neglecting to send to me, and let us know that it had all been taken care of within 2 hours.

Simple as that!

An added suggestion I made was for the 3 employees who did not follow through (ie. do their job) share in paying for the company's loss.

And that gave me a lot of food for thought for a lot of companies ... my clients' companies and your company, too.

Until there is responsibility for the consequences of our behaviour, our behaviour is unlikely to change.

How do you encourage and empower your employees to step up to the plate and take responsibility for improving their performance; for, quite frankly, giving a damn?

Thank you for sharing with me because I'm always looking for options for all of us as business owners.

(What was the tool? My cell phone ... which I left in Vegas the 1st weekend in April. You know: What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. I did, finally, get a replacement Monday.)

Promising you, too,

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RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

Impressed Clients

Let's see what Sammy had to say after the first 2-day workshop of this year's Trade Contractors' Business College!

All it takes is ...

2011-05-15T05:55:00.000-07:00

Today's exercise is about replacing one phrase in your vocabulary with another and watching your business move to a whole new level.

Many of my clients have been impressed by the differences they have seen in a short period ...

are YOU ready to give it a shot?

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

Listen to Chester after his first two days in the T-C BS.

Click here to watch.

Why bother? It's dying anyway!

2011-05-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Dying isn't FUN. When we're having TONS of FUN in our businesses, it's obvious that our businesses aren't dying, right?

But how do we go FROM struggling, sacrificing and settling ...for so much less than we really want ...

TO having all this FUN I talk about, and that the T-C BS participants for the last 4 years running now enjoy?

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED Clients

Listen to how Jodie, of Watson Mechanical, feels about the T-C BS so far.

(Don't you think she could pass for Alanis Morissette? :-)

Click here to watch.

Does Kevin speak?

2011-04-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, so you have all seen the videos that I prepare specifically for you with tips and advice that I share in my weekly newsletters.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ...

attend one of my live seminars?
see me train on the fly, addressing the concerns of a live group of people when I have no time to prepare what I am going to say?

Well here is your chance to catch a glimpse of one of my Top 3 Challenges seminars ... click here

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

You pay them EVERY Friday

2011-04-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

Today's exercise can be accomplished in the next six minutes.

No need to carry around a notebook for the next month,
no need to take anyone out for lunch.

All you need to do is watch the video and answer 1 simple question - You don't even need to send that answer anywhere, just keep it to yourself.

click here to watch video #3 in our TOP 3 Challenges video series

Have you answered the question?

Are you ready to take the five minutes I mentioned in the video?

Click here.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

Are YOU a championship leader?

2011-04-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

Did you miss either of the first two videos in this series?

Click here to watch video #1 -- Cashflow

Click here to watch video #2 -- Time Management

In order to lead a championship support team YOU must become a championship leader!!

For this week's exercise you need:

Your notebook and pen from last week's exercise (everything you have done in the last week is listed in here, right??)
CAR (I will explain what this is in the video -- suffice it to say we will use this to categorize each of your employees)
patience

Ok, are you ready to get started? Click here to watch the video.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

P.P.S: Ready to take advantage of the offer made in the video? Click here!

Do you know your 3 HHWs?

2011-04-08T15:19:00.000-07:00

Did you know ... you CANNOT manage time!!

You have 24 hours in every single one of your days just like the rest of us ...

Can you make them longer? I can't!

What you CAN do is prioritize your activities.

It's time to determine YOUR 3 HHWs.

(want to know what an HHW is? Click here to watch the video)

This week's exercise is an easy one! It consists of a tiny notebook and a pen.

You ready? Click on one of the links above to hear me explain how to get started.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

What a BAD problem to have, eh?

2011-04-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

Let's continue where we left off last week -- overcoming CASH FLOW issues ...

Now that you are clear on YOUR 3 MIAs and your NUMBERS (from last week's exercise) it's time to take some action.

This week's exercise consists of 3 simple steps, 3 letters (A, B &C) and 46 people ... click here for the details.

Gary began this exercise and after only 2 weeks he was looking to expand his team to handle all of the new work ... What a bad problem to have, eh?

I'd love to hear how this exercise worked for you!

Give me a call at: 417-717-2271

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

The Move in Your Mind

2011-03-18T16:14:00.000-07:00

Did you miss last week's video (the prequel to this week's)?

Check it out now - click here.

Here's the scope on the Law of attraction (part 2) ...

Imagine:

Your head is a projector,
inside is the reel to reel movie
and your eyes are the lights shinning the movie on the screen.

Here's the movie telling you who you are.

You attract WHO you ARE!

-- Lynne, WHAT are you talking about???

(Click here to find out)

Your exercise for this week:

SIMPLY write down EVERYTHING that you are seeing on your movie screen ...

the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY, and then start to change the things that you don't like in your movie.

It's as SIMPLE as that!!

I would be delighted to speak with you about this!

GIVE ME A CALL - 613-353-9941

Have you picked up your FREE copy of the booklet that will help you recognize how you can finally step into the lifestyle you dreamed of before you took this leap of faith to be in business for yourself! Get it here

Sadly, it is still only 1 business in 100 that is still alive at the 10 year mark.

If you have been in business for more than 10 years

give YOURSELF a pat on the back!!

Now, I want you to RAISE THE BAR and step into the lifestyle you imagined when you went into business for yourself.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

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You can DESIRE all you want ...

2011-03-15T09:29:00.000-07:00

What is it that you WANT to attract to you?

What are you DOING to attract those things to you?

Here's the scope ...

You attract to you WHO you ARE on the inside!

You can DESIRE all you want.

You can WANT all you want.

What you are going to attract is MORE of what you HAVE, more of what you DON'T WANT.

Here's the exercise I want you to do today:

Write down EVERYTHING that is coming to you ... the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY!

IF what you are attracting to you is something that you don't want, all you have to do is CHANGE who you are on the INSIDE.

Simple exercise

If you want any help with it I would be delighted to talk to you.
Give me a call at 613-353-9941

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

What are your struggles? Your challenges?

Have you left a comment letting me know what you would like me to talk about in the next video? Would you rather not leave your request below the video? Feel free to send your comments by emailing info@mljcoaching.com.

IMPRESSED CLIENTS

Before my husband joined Lynne's Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training he came home late, had no time for holidays or for family and he was stressed out all the time.

Jim wanted better. A year after having attended a 1-day workshop where he was introduced to Lynne, and her Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training program Jim decided to invest in himself, the business and our family by joining the year-long program.

At just more than the ½-way mark of The Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training program it's obvious that Jim is less stressed. He now enjoys his "down" time more. He's more enthusiastic about work. He complains less. His business is going in new directions.

For anyone considering joining The Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training program, if you're finding it difficult to make the financial investment, I can tell you from a wife's perspective that it has definitely improved our quality of life.

I've attended 2 of the 3 workshops so far and while I don't participate in any of the coaching sessions, what I personally like about The Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training program and Lynne's personal style is that somehow she makes Jim accountable to make changes.

Jan Gaffney

What was your first time like?

2011-03-04T18:53:00.001-08:00

Here's the exercise I want you to do today:

Sit down with a pen and paper in a quiet place.
REFLECT "Why in heaven's name did I ever start this business anyway?"

Get back in touch with why you ever got into business for yourself in the first place.

Now, from there simply take a look ... "Is this still what I want today, what I wanted 7, 15, 18, 20 years ago? How close am I to that?"

Where would you like to BE 3 years from today?

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

What are your struggles? Your challenges?

IMPRESSED CLIENTS

Something needed to change.

I was being run by my business, working all of the time, when I should have been running my business.

I decided to join Lynne's Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training year-long program, and thanks to her style of

putting time limits on projects to get things done,
being a good listener, and
responding with good answers and ideal solutions,

I was able to make the necessary modifications.

I am now taking more time off the tools. I spend more time in my office, have weekends off, feel more rested and am able to enjoy life by working smarter instead of working harder.

Charles Moore

What are your finances like today?

2011-03-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

What are your finances like today?

Click here to Register Now

Are you wondering where the freedom is?

Here is this week's exercise ...
On a scale from 1 - 10:

1. How much FREEDOM do you have?
Freedom to do what you want to do with the people you choose to do it with.

2. What is your FUN factor?
How much fun is your business? How much fun is your life?

3. What are your finances like today?
Are they what you imagined you'd be enjoying at this point in your business?

TIP:
Score yourself HONESTLY.
Now, sit down and write an essay on why you ever got in business in the first place.

For more information on my 7 Key Strategies and to find out how I can help you grow your business this year go to www.mljcoaching.com, then give me a call at 1-613-353-9941!

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

Lynne Recommends

Overcome Your Top 3 Challenges
Is your business grinding you into the ground?

Fed up with low paying jobs?
Tired of endless cash flow struggles?
Hate working with difficult customers?
Wish you had more time for you?

If you're tired of struggling along every day, suffering abuse from seemingly uncaring customers, fed up with dealing with a poorly organized team of employees, only to go home exhausted and start worrying about cash flow, this 2-hr event could change your life - for less than the cost of taking your family out for dinner.

March 3rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm
or
March 4th from 9:00am-11:00am
Quality Hotel Airport & Conference Centre
4804 Edmonton Trail NE
Calgary AB T2E 3V8

In just two info-packed hours you'll learn the insider secrets to ...

... taming the cash-flow beast - forever!
... only taking on jobs you want!
... having more time to do things you want to do!
... making your business fun again!

Take a look at this...

Be sure to check this section regularly because as I hear of great products & services that I feel may benefit you, I'll be posting them here.

"Get the Fun back into Business"
March 24th, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Coffee & Muffins 8:30 - 9:00a.m. Location - OCA, 196 Bronson Ave., Ottawa

The OCA is pleased to introduce Lynne Jacob of MLJ Coaching International. Lynne has developed a reputation for helping small business owners and contractors realize their potential with her business analytical and coaching services. Her website is www.mljcoaching.com Lynne has been invited by OCA to present a 2 hour seminar as a sampling of her programs. She will
focus on:

"GET THE FUN BACK INTO YOUR BUSINESS" and
"WATCH YOUR PROFITS TRIPLE"

To Register, open the pdf file, fax the completed form to the OCA

Get the Fun Back Into Business.pdf

Impressed Clients

Before taking the e-course, Better Managing your Time, with Lynne Jacob of MLJ Coaching & Consulting I was frustrated with myself and others at work; I didn't have enough time in each day and I lacked time for myself.

Through informal telephone conversations and hearing examples taken from Lynne's own life, in only 7-weeks I have improved my goal-setting, prioritizing, investing the time to do the job to the best of my ability, communication to and from others and, as well, I now realize that looking after myself is a necessity.

Kim Bury
Kingston

This isn't fun anymore ...

2011-02-18T17:21:00.000-08:00

- Are you feeling that "this isn't fun anymore"?

- Are you taking at least:

2 - week vacations every year?

4 trips every year?

Here is an exercise for you:

Score your FUN FACTOR

Now, imagine the last time you had some back pain ... what did your whole body feel like?

You are the back bone of your company and if you are not having a whole lot of fun your company is feeling the pain in its back bone.

Give me a call at 613-353-9941 and let's have a chat!

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

The most FUN you ever had while working ...

2011-02-11T11:27:00.000-08:00

Watch the video above as Lynne guides you through Strategy One, on which she trains and coaches;

Construct a Compelling 3 Year Vision, and Strategy Two, Map out the Route.

- Want to gain control of your FINANCES?

- Want to INCREASE your PROFITS without burning yourself out?

Learn how to GROW your BUSINESS this year while HONOURING your time off.

For more information on Lynne's 7 Key Strategies and to find out how Lynne can help you grow your business this year go to www.MLJCoaching.com, then give Lynne a call at 1-613-353-9941.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED CLIENTS

I was drawn to the first workshop: DESIGN YOUR CREATION by constructing a compelling 3-year vision by the title and by the idea of creating a 3-year vision for my life. It had been on my mind quite a bit in the last little while.

What I liked most about the workshop was the workbook and the actual exercises to work through. I've ALREADY spent time working on the workbook and as well as having already taken the first step, I've already planned the next one, too. I KNOW I will realize this vision I have for myself in the next 3 years!

Wendy L.

Kingston, Ontario

Non-Negotiable Decisions

2011-02-04T11:06:00.000-08:00

Click here to watch Lynne's latest tip!

"A decision is only an idea until you put immediate action with it."

~Lynne Jacob

Watch the video above as I talk about having a tough mindset which enables you to stay in the game and follow through on your Non-Negotiable Decisions.

Do you need HELP sticking to your Non-Negotiable Decisions?

Go to www.MLJCoaching.com, then give me a call at 1-613-353-9941.

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our FUN - PROFIT - RETIREMENT-PRACTICING Community since last week!

IMPRESSED CLIENTS

After several years in the same industry I found myself working the same amount or more hours every week and feeling as if I was putting in more effort to accomplish the same or less. I realized that even though I was missing something that was key in achieving my goals.

Since I began working one on one with Lynne, I have found that my pattern of work habits has changed. I hold myself more accountable to things that I set out for myself. I am also seeing that part of my responsibility as a supervisor is not only to inform others but show them how they can use the information.

I appreciate that Lynne works on my agenda and goals, not a cookie cutter template meant for everyone. We work on goals or projects that I have identified. I am able to work at my pace on items that we identify that need extra attention.

I would recommend Lynne to anyone who has identified to themselves that they want something they currently do not have. Whether that is more disposable income, more leisure time, more employees, more family time. This method of coaching would be useful if you are an entrepreneur, executive, or an employee working for more.

Paul Miller CET,

Director, Construction Services and Materials

www.warren.nb.ca

How To Become A Championship Leader

2011-01-29T16:46:00.000-08:00

Lynne shares another great tip on how to fill the holes and fix the cracks in the foundation of your business.

Did you know that the culture of your company STARTS WITH YOU?

Watch as Lynne describes how negativity is poison in your business, and must be eradicated. Follow her guidance to find out how you, too, can become a championship leader!

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P S: A great big "Welcome!" to all the new readers who joined our Helpingpreneur community since last week! You're going to love the resources you'll find here to help you build your business...Enjoy!

Impressed Clients

I came into the VIP Coaching Program looking for help to

· deal with the frustration at being stuck in an ongoing situation,

· restart my MOMENTUM in growing my business,

· improve the quality of my personal life, and

· help to take my business to the next level.

I find that the VIP Coaching Program is a nice setting in which to tackle these challenges without outside INTERUPTIONS or pressures.

Lynne's ability to hear the challenges and holdbacks I am facing and forcing me to deal with them head on is really helping me to get my DESIRED results. She helps me identify answers that I am holding back or suppressing.

After completing the VIP Coaching Session I am now CLEAR on what I need to move ahead with. I am getting past my fears about moving forward, as well as my fears of the unknown.

Wayne Ferguson

What's happening in Long Beach, California?

2011-01-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Now entering its 23rd year, Electric West is the largest independent trade show serving the electrical design, construction & maintenance industry. Electric West's Conference Program is specifically designed for contractors, engineers and facility management, and covers a full range of subjects for electrical industry professionals. Courses are taught by industry experts, including me, Lynne Jacob!

I am proud and honoured to be leading a 2-hr fast-paced super-inter-active "Overcome your Top 3 Challenges" seminar where I GUARANTEE you'll receive tools to make changes in your business right away.

Here's the scoop:

Did you know that simply by focusing on FUN your PROFITS TRIPLE themselves ... easily & almost effortlessly?

Same amount of effort, HECK OF A LOT more FUN ... listen to Sylvio at www.mljcoaching.com/tc/bc and Lionel at www.mljcoaching.com/testimonials to hear what they have to say!

Let me ask you this....

Is being a contractor grinding you down?

Do you ever wonder where the fun went?

Have you ever considered throwing in the towel?

Are you tired of just putting your head down and ploughing through the day ... day after day after day?

Invest 2 hours of your life in my short-and-sweet fast-paced seminar where I'll ask you what your Top 3 Challenges are, short-list them to the Top 3 Challenges in the room ... and in the time remaining I'll provide you with the training that has been helping my contractor clients GET A LIFE outside of the Business, watch their PROFITS TRIPLE ... easily & almost effortlessly and prepare their businesses -- and themselves -- for RETIREMENT ... on their terms!

You can meet me in person at the Electric West show in Long Beach, California, February 23rd.

I will be HONOURED to serve you, too, and your family, as you finally step into the lifestyle you imagined when you first went into business for yourself.

Have fun,

As the OWNER of a business you are ENTITLED to MORE VACATIONS!!

2011-01-15T15:43:00.000-08:00

Do you take ENOUGH vacations?

I recommend that you take AT LEAST 4 vacations a year ...

a 1 week vacation 3 times a year, and

a 4 week vacation 1 time a year

WHY?

And how do you get your employees to buy into this, when they don't get all that vacation time?

Watch this video and see ...

Click here

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

After starting the 7SS4S tele-seminar program with Lynne my attitude towards my business has become much more POSITIVE.

I am organized, I keep a schedule and keep track everything.

Lynne gave me the push I needed to finally get a certificate I have been putting off for quite some time. I have also gained the confidence to be much more aggressive in my business and have even taken a step into marketing.

Thanks Lynne!

Gaetan LeBlanc

D&L Ventilation

Moncton, NB

506-852-6848

Helpful, Inexpensive and FUN Marketing Tactics!

2011-01-11T15:57:00.001-08:00

Click here to watch the video!

Watch as I share a few inexpensive TRIED, TESTED and TRUE MARKETING TACTICS that you can start IMPLEMENTING intoyour business right NOW!

Advertising is a MARKETING TACTIC, not your MARKETING STRATEGY.

Paid advertising is GREAT, but it needs to be part of a CAMPAIGN. So, my words of caution are GO BIG, OR STAY AT HOME.

What are some things that you can do?

1. GET OUT THERE - meet new people!

2. Start a SURVEY asking for open and honest feedback from past clients. (Get testimonials)

3. GO AND HAVE LUNCH will all of your "A" customers, and visit a "B" customer on your way to the restaurant.

My clients who used these strategies saw an immediate increase in new contracts!

Proper marketing tactics, from someone who has been around the block when it comes to marketing, can propel your business forward.

Are YOU in?

IT'S AS SIMPLE AS THAT!

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

When's the last time you did THIS?

2010-12-31T15:44:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Have you given yourself a gift lately? Ever?

Sadly, the answer for many, is 'no'.

That's the way I used to be. Especially around this time of year.

I'd run around making sure that everyone on my holiday gift list was looked after. Family. (especially my grandchildren!) Friends. Key people in my network.

I used to breathe a big sigh of relief as I crossed the last name off my list.

Until the day I realized I'd been neglecting the most important person - me.

That may sound selfish so... let me explain.

As a coach, I enjoy helping people triple their incomes and putting tons of FUN back into their lives.

But, I'm not gonna kid you. It takes a lot of energy. I'm away from my family more than I'd like. (I take LOTS of vacations but if I had my way, I'd be with them ALL the time!) And, there are some nights when I just collapse into bed at the end of a long day wishing I could sleep for a week.

Before I knew better, I'd just get up the next day and charge back into life.

Then I discovered the value of looking after me. And giving to myself.

You see, if we spend all our time looking after others first without giving ourselves a reward from time to time, eventually we will burn out.

We won't be able to summon the energy and make the money we need to help others.

If you haven't given yourself a gift lately, then here's an opportunity that will triple your income and skyrocket the FUN you have so you can keep doing whatever you want.

Click here to learn more about a gift that will change your life - forever!

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MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

Happy Holidays from MLJ Coaching International -- What is your BIGGEST piece of unfinished business still left from 2010?

2010-12-24T15:31:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I wanted to take this opportunity to say ...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

MERRY CHRISTMAS and

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

As we do at the end of each year, let's take a moment (or more) and REFLECT ...

was 2010 supposed to be YOUR YEAR?

Did it live up to its potential?

Here are a few questions, from Victoria FittsMilgrim, that I wanted to pass along

to you ...

1. What was the most powerful decision you made in 2010?

2. Who had the most impact on you?

a. What is that impact and how will you carry it into and throughout 2011?

b. How can you express gratitude to that teacher?

3. What is your biggest piece of unfinished business still left from 2010?

a. What will you do about it?

4. What are 3 really fun things you did that lit you up in 2010 which you always want to remember?

I would love to hear or read your answers.

I know you won't send them to me, because no one ever does, but I do want you

to know that it would give me great pleasure to read your answers.

So, if you feel inclined to STEP UP & share ...

e-mail me at

Lynne@mljcoaching.com

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

P.S. Here are a couple of videos of children on Christmas for your watching pleasure ...

My sister sent me this one with a note: "Rochelle (her daughter) has watched

this over and over and thinks of me, what the heck is that all about?"

I just learned a valuable lesson watching this one.

And while there, I clicked on this one:

Talk about the "feeling mind" being activated!!! This one is PRICELESS!!!

It's an absolute MUST-SEE.

Most people's silent PLEA around this time of year

2010-12-21T17:47:00.001-08:00

What idea can CHANGE your life ...

So, all you have to do is make a decision ...

What DO YOU WANT?

... and DO IT!

Tell me more about how I can stop the struggle

A big difference between successful people and not so successful people, is their ability to make decisions QUICKLY!

"a decision is only an IDEA unless it is coupled with IMMEDIATE action"

Haven't watched the video? Click here!

Each week you read, watch or listen to how Lynne has been helping people TRIPLE their PROFITS and QUADRUPLE their FUN ...

Maybe you don't feel ready to take the leap to join Lynne in one of her programs, that doesn't mean that you need not benefit from Lynne's teachings. Each newsletter we are going to highlight a weekly exercise.

So, here is your exercise for the week:

Grab your notebook and a pen, or your voice recorder and go to a quiet place where you can be alone, with no distractions, for 15 minutes. Leave the phone behind.

Now ...

Identify what YOU (not your partner, not your spouse, not your consultant) WANT

Before working with Lynne we were struggling with financial hardship, were very unorganized and the communication just wasn't there anymore.

Now we have a clear vision of a successful future, have precise goals and have learned that we must take stock of our own lives, as well as the business.

We love how Lynne looks at the big picture in the best interest of our business.

Lynne has helped us move from being scared of the future to empowered and excited by our business.

Looking ahead to a successful future together!

Jodie and Shawn Watson

Watson Mechanical

613-732-1319

Pembroke, On

Ready to stop STRUGGLING to the end of EVERY year?

2010-12-16T16:04:00.000-08:00

Greetings!

Are you interested in spending a week in Jamaica in Winter 2011?

I'll tell you why in a minute.

But first I want to say I'm glad you're reading this because it probably means you're in "gotta be a better way" mode.

That's the feeling we get as the year draws to a close and thoughts start flashing through our minds about the year that just passed.

If you're like many people, it's the same old frustrating story ...

... you didn't make the income you wanted

... you worked way too hard

... you didn't have very much fun

How long are you willing to keep living this way?

Why not take a peek at something that could transform your life starting in 2011?

It's happening in the winter of 2011. And you can learn more about it here.

Each week you read, watch or listen to how Lynne has been helping people TRIPLE their PROFITS and QUADRUPLE their FUN ...

So, here is your exercise for the week:

Grab your notebook and a pen, or your voice recorder and go to a quiet place where you can be alone, with no distractions, for 15 minutes. Leave the phone behind.

Now ...

Identify where you give in against your better judgement.

Let's take a break from reading.

Sit back and listen to what Sylvio has to say to Lynne about how far he has come in less than 1 year in the Trade-Contractors' Business Strategies Training & Coaching program.

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The Value to your customers of YOUR Membership in Associations: Outgoing and Incoming at the Kingston Home Builders Association President's Ball

2010-11-26T17:17:00.001-08:00

It was a very unexpected pleasure to receive the Kingston Home Builders Association "Member of the Year" award a full year ago. It's been my pleasure to serve on the Home & Renos Show committee as well as to introduce new members to the great work and community of KHBA.

And on Friday evening, October 15th, 2010, it was my pleasure to see the award I carry so proudly go to another very deserving member of KHBA, Mark Fox, of Terra Nova Truss

Kingston Home Builders Association was extremely well served this past year with Gord McCrady, of Direct Energy, in the President's chair. Thanks, Gord. It has been a great pleasure to serve on the Home & Renos Show committee under your lead over these past 4 shows.

We have every reason to believe that Ken Dancer of Caraco Homes will continue to lead KHBA extremely well in his mission to keep quality housing in Kingston affordable for young families, encouraging non-natives, like him and his wife, to move to Kingston to grow their family. I wish you great success in all of your endeavours, Ken.

Just the other day I was speaking to a past client whose brother-in-law is a relatively new trade-contractor. My advice to her, for her brother-in-law, is to join an Association. Some of the obvious benefits are not so obvious to everyone, but one of the biggest benefits is that your Association spends time you simply don't have to lobby the government, be it at the Municipal, Provincial or Federal level ... and often all 3.

Do all of your customers and prospective customers know of your affiliation with the Associations of which you're a member?

Promising you, too,

MORE PROFIT

TONS MORE FUN

RETIREMENT ... on your terms!

'Cause that's what it's all about.

We were having a difficult time implementing a new program, and coming together as a team when we found Lynne Jacob and MLJ Coaching services.

MLJ Coaching provided all of our staff members the opportunity to voice their opinions on the new program in a non-threatening environment, and brought to the management's attention what the staff required to successfully come together as a team in order to take the business to the next level. Since our initial coaching sessions with Lynne, we have strengthened as a team, started to successfully implement our new program, and are busier than ever!

We look forward to continued success and will definitely utilize MLJ Coaching services in the future.

Bob McMullen

Haven Home ClimateCare

A proud member of the Kingston Home Builders Association

Register For Our Live Event in Hamilton, Ontario!!!

2010-11-21T14:15:00.000-08:00

MLJ COACHING INTERNATIONAL

PRESENTS …

7 SIMPLE STRATEGIES 4 SUCCESS

facilitated by Lynne Jacob

Hamilton November 24th

Hamilton House of Construction

370 York Blvd.

Hamilton ON L8E 1A1

12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Are you tired of juggling?

Your time to get projects done
while getting more lined up
in order to keep your team busy?
Battling with cash flow?
Struggling with employees?
Jumping through customers’ hoops?
Too little time for family …
let alone FUN TIME for yourself?

Would you like to learn how to

Get the jobs you want?
Double, even triple, your sales?
Create a SOLID profit margin … to weather every economic climate?
Regain the “passion” for your business?
Develop a championship support team?
Increase your FUN FACTOR?
Practice for retirement now, while you’re still young enough & healthy enough to enjoy it?

GUARANTEED to help you create

SOLID & HIGHER PROFIT MARGINS
TONS MORE FUN (say, triple your current vacations)
RETIREMENT … on your terms!

LEARN how easy it is to STAY FOCUSED on the RESULTS YOU DESIRE

(like Wayne, Randy & Pearl, Gene & Darlene, Sylvio & Josée, Lionel & Chantel, Gary, Denis, Aldéo, Jim, Rick, David, Janice, Ginette, Joseph, and hundreds of others)

and on the steps you need to take to get you there!

Click Here to Register for This Live Event!

The VERY thing you WANT is right THERE for you!!

2010-11-11T13:41:00.000-08:00

When it comes to investing in ourselves most of us just CAN'T do it. It is time for that to STOP!!

We need to STEP UP to the plate and MAKE an investment in ourselves and in our businesses RIGHT NOW. You will be AMAZED at where you'll be this time next year!

The VERY thing you WANT is right THERE!!

If you want:

better results in your business
to get the FUN BACK in your business by:
- living your retirement now
- taking 4 vacations in the next 12 months, while watching TRIPLE last year's PROFITS flow in the back door

INVEST in YOURSELF --

YOU DESERVE IT!!