A few years ago I asked a client of mine, who is very proficient at making lots of money,

“How can I make my money work for me BETTER?”

His response taught me a very powerful lesson. He said, “Troy, I want you to understand something. People of average wealth have their money work for them. However, the secret to true wealth is not about having your money work for you, the secret is learning how to work your money.”

I see most small business owners are so focused on trying to make enough money to get by they fail to advance to the next step. As business owners we need to spend some time focusing on learning how to work our money to move into greater levels of financial independence.

In several conversations I’ve had with successful business owners, who have built and run multi-million dollar businesses, I’ve heard them tell me that if they had learned this lesson in the beginning that they would be retired today. Instead they are back in the rat race working to build up their financial stability once again.

Here are three very important money mindsets to keep you focused on the most important element of your success…making, keeping, and growing your income.

Mindset #1 – When you hit the lottery and your business takes off understand that it doesn’t always last forever.

            This sounds so simple but it is one that is hard to remember when we are experiencing the “lottery effect” of a good success wave. One of the biggest mistakes over the past 10 years is how a lot of small businesses hit the lottery due to the amazing economic growth conditions. As a result, business owners began living as though this phenomenon would always occur for them. They believed that since they had gained massive momentum that it would just keep happening. It did not. As a result they are back in the daily grind of trying to rebuild the momentum they once had when they easily could have found themselves retired and living the good life while everyone else struggled to stay afloat.

            Take every momentum boost with your business as a true gift to be cherished and handled carefully. Use the boost to improve your confidence while always strengthening your financial foundation.

Mindset #2 – What I have today matters.

            It is easy to think that the income I have today is not enough to warrant my careful attention to my financial planning. Therefore I neglect to set up or follow a plan. It’s easy to say, “I’ll do that when I have more money. I don’t have enough now to make a difference.” The problem with this is that you’re neglecting to reinforce a habit that will serve you in the long run. Once the money starts coming in, it will be too late to learn how to be an effective money manager.

The energy of money says that we will have what we are capable of managing and nothing more. Begin implementing the strategies for effective money management today regardless of where you are on the scale of success. This will set the foundation for being able to handle more.

Mindset #3—Take it from the money gurus…learn how to work your money.

            Take advantage of all the opportunities you can to gain money education. There are many amazing strategies that can be implemented from day one to help you to leverage your money, set yourself up for continued future success, and protect yourself from losses. These are strategies that we can be using right now and are likely already paying for in other areas.

            Check out this month’s Million-Dollar Business Strategies & Secrets Program to gain some knowledge and highly effective strategies for leveraging you money today for protection and future wealth options.

Million-Dollar Business Strategies & Secrets Program

April 26^th 8-9:30 am

RSVP here

http://milliondollarbusiness.eventbrite.com

I’m super excited. I’ve been really working on how to help you as a business owner, professional, and  entrepreneur to move forward and improve your focus, your effectiveness, and your results in a simple, fun, and effective way that doesn’t take you out of your focus, distract your from your goal, or is just too much effort to achieve.

The M.D.B. Habits of Excellence program is perfect. The whole idea is to add into your daily life a habit that will help you to be more productive, more focused, get stuff done easier, give you more energy, lift your spirits, and overall help you produce better results. Sometimes thinking about this process can be scary and daunting. The reason for this is that we often take on too much. When we have an elephant to eat we can get very discouraged. The trick is to take small bites and just keep moving forward consistently.

The whole essence of the The Habits of Excellence program is to take small bites and just keep going. We’re going to focus on setting up one habit that you really want to focus on and YOU KNOW will make a huge difference for you.

I’m going to walk you through a very specific process, give you a step by step method, and be here to support you and encourage you to make this positive and fun shift. Then together we’re going to celebrate how this one little personal growth project completely impacts every aspect of your success.

If you want some more information here’s the link to the official registration page with the most important details. http://habitofexcellence.eventbrite.com/ Or you can post a comment below!

Stay focused on excellence, play BIG, and put your passion in action

Coach Troy

        Today’s business environment demands a clearer focus, a more deliberate product and service, and the ability to do much more, faster, with a lot less. Success as a small business owner boils down to our ability to set clear expectations and direction for the company and inspire our team to innovate in order to produce results at a whole new level.

This is a lot to manage while focusing on the never ending hunt for unique and new ways to attract new business and compel customers to return over and over. It’s a big job but we feel, as with anything, there is a fundamental skill set that allows for ease and simplicity.

Our new brand, image, message, programs, and resources are being designed with one major element in mind, to help you as a small business owner, entrepreneur, or professional to master these fundamentals, bring out your best, and really drive your business beyond good, past great, and into the elite levels of excellence.

I cant wait to share the new business with you and I look forward to being a part of your incredible success for years to come.

Check back very soon as our new launch is happening in just a few days.

Coach Troy

This week I’m in Central Oregon and the weather is a fabulous 80 degrees. Yesterday, through the power of networking and good fortune, Kay (my mom) and I played golf at one of the premier private courses here in Central Oregon called Pronghorn. What a treat. The course was phenomenal… and hard, at least for someone who has never played it before. Luckily we had Peter with us. Peter is a forecaddie. In case you are wondering, a forecaddie is a person situated in the general landing area of holes to help quickly identify a ball’s position. As well as being great at spotting our ball, Peter was able to tell us exactly where we should be hitting the ball. He knew the distance to every tree, bunker, mound, flag position, and curve of the green. On several occasions Peter would say, “Now aim this shot about 15 feet to the right of the flag stick and hit it about x yards.” Not knowing the course, I trusted my advisor and adjusted my aim, even though his advice sometimes was counter to what I thought I should be doing. On the rare occasion I actually executed the shot like he instructed, the ball landed out of sight, behind the hill, and I heard Peter say, “Just wait. You’re going to see your ball trickling down to the flag.” And then, just as if he had control of my ball with a remote control, out from behind the mound came my ball, rolling gently toward the hole. Without his course knowledge I never would have picked that shot, and consequently my ball would have rolled right off the green.

I run across quite a few people who are scrambling their way through business just like playing a brand new golf course. They are armed simply with their own ideas and a set of tools for execution (or should I say “a set of clubs”) without much insight into what to expect and how to get around obstacles. They rely on their own experience and make decisions based on their own singular perspective. I’m not saying this is wrong. Just like playing a new golf course without a forecaddie, it’s more challenging and there’s a lot more opportunity for struggle, frustration, and the chance to make expensive mistakes. I think of a business coach like a forecaddie. They can help to steer you through the maze of decision making, problem solving, and effective strategizing all the while helping you to avoid some costly mistakes.

Would you like the expertise of a forecaddie for your business? I’ve been interviewing million-dollar business owners and pulling together the tips, tricks, secrets, and strategies for how to make the leap and transform your business into a million-dollar business.Friday, September 24^th, I will unveil brand-new secrets and strategies that you can use right away to grow your business to a million-dollar success. It’s like having a forecaddie working for you in your business.

The late, great Jim Rohn, world-famous motivational speaker, always talked about “the seasons of our life” such that we all experience seasons just like Mother Nature provides us spring, summer, fall, and winter. The winter season is a time of struggle and survival. There are many difficulties during winter, but it is always followed by the thaw of spring. Spring is a time of new life. It is a rebirth and a time to nurture and carefully attend to the new opportunities that are coming into being. And then comes summer, which is a time of cultivation, growth, and protection. Summer is when the planted seeds mature and blossom. It is a time when we must protect the fruits of our labor and prepare for the fall harvest. Following every summer comes the fall, when we reap what we sow and prepare ourselves for the inevitable returning winter.

I love this analogy of life and how it applies to our everyday existence. As Tony mentioned this week, his perspective is that, as a whole, we are still in a winter season, which we have been enduring for two years now. Just like winter, there are some days of sunshine, but we are still experiencing many tough times.

Three tips he gave us to continue to endure this winter season successfully:

1) Don’t lie to yourself, and don’t make it worse than it is.

I think Tony put a very interesting spin on this concept. When I think about “not lying to myself,” I look at how I try to downplay the severity of the issue and make it less of the big deal that it is. On the other hand, Tony said, “Don’t make it worse than it is,” which I actually see a lot with business owners. Many people are allowing themselves to suffer much more than they need to.

2) See it better than it is.

This is a huge concept and one into which we really need to put more conscious and focused effort. I am a huge advocate for creating and maintaining a powerful vision of the future. I spend a major chunk of time with each and everyone of my clients in creating and clearly articulating their vision for the future. This vision is what gives us direction as well as focus but, most importantly, it gives us hope and purpose. I have seen so many people lose sight of their vision, and it breaks my heart because I can feel their confusion and pain. I can see their struggle and watch them running to and fro chasing their tails, trying desperately to find some stable ground and something solid onto which to firmly hold. It’s a scary thing, but the great news is, with a little help from a good business coach, you can get your vision clear and you can get it fast. This is easily the fastest and most dramatic result that will produce the absolute greatest impact in any person, their business, and their life…and it happens FAST.

3) Go after role models; look for someone who’s done it so it doesn’t seem fake to you.

Tony really hit the nail on the head here. It’s so fun to create visions of the future, to dream big, and to let your imagination wander to visions of glory and riches, but when the reality train hits you smack in the head, all that you’re left with is a fabulous fantasy and an empty wallet. As an old friend used to say, “That and five bucks will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.” However, if you can find someone who’s done what you’re trying to do, someone who can see the picture you have painted, and someone who has the ability to help you turn your visions into reality, now you’ve just “Supermanned” that speeding locomotive of reality. I always promote that the first three aspects that need to be added to each and every person’s success team are a mentor, a coach, and a peer-support group. There is just too much that needs to be done, too many big, life-changing decisions that need to be made, and all of it is happening so fast that we simply cannot waste time being in any sort of stuck, confused, frustrated, scared, unsure, or timid state of mind and try to get through it on our own.

So, if you won’t take it from me, at least take it from one of the greatest transformational leaders on the planet and come out of denial, clarify your vision of a brilliant and prosperous future, and find those successful role models to emulate and be coached by so you can be ready—because spring is coming!!!

]]> http://becoaching.com/tony-robbins-on-the-seasons-of-life/feed/ 1 http://becoaching.com/killer-opportunities-to-grow-your-business/ http://becoaching.com/killer-opportunities-to-grow-your-business/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:52:27 +0000 Troy http://becoaching.com/?p=264 One of the key traits many million-dollar business owners share is the ability to make decisions quickly and to take appropriate, timely action. However, making decisions quickly doesn’t mean that the person is reckless. Instead, it means the million-dollar business owner is willing to invest in opportunities and take calculated risks. There are a lot of risks in developing a million-dollar business, and right now is one of the riskier times in recent U.S. history. Many of us have been burned over the past few years, and a lot of us have lost our previous investments—but that doesn’t mean that we need to stop playing the game just because we had some failures. As one of my previous mentors used to say, “The game is always on!” It’s true; the game of success does not stop. It doesn’t wait. It doesn’t slow down. It doesn’t care if you lost all your money in real estate, your house, and your job. The game of success goes on.

            In the last Million-Dollar Business Strategies and Secrets event, I asked the audience to give me their reasons why we should all be striving to develop a million-dollar business. After the expected answers like peace of mind, lifestyle, comfort, and security, finally the best answer of all popped up: WHY NOT? 

            There’s no benefit to playing small. When I ask business owners why they are not pushing to grow their businesses, the answer I hear is usually some manifestation of a fear. For example, growing the business may mean hiring more staff, which means additional headaches associated with managing a team. This avoidance of an uncomfortable outcome—translated as fear—stops their growth and, consequently, drops the anchor on their ship sailing towards their dreams of peace of mind, a comfortable lifestyle, and security.

            The reality is that there are so many ways to work around our fears about massive business growth, no matter what they are, but we have to first make the decision that we are committed to having what we want—everything we want—and then just keep our eyes, ears, and hearts open to discovering and allowing the killer opportunities to come our way.

            As I said before, great business minds—those same people who tend to have all of the time, money, and freedom we wish we had—are the type of people who are willing to invest in opportunities and take calculated risks. In today’s economic condition, the absolute best place to invest is in our own knowledge. The game has changed in the past few years. There are new rules, and the way we used to play the game to become successful is not always the best path today. We must invest our time, energy, and finances into gaining the knowledge of how to more effectively play the game the way it is being played right now.

            So keep your eyes peeled, your ears tuned, and your heart open for those killer opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and insight that could change your life forever. And take advantage of those killer opportunities. Drop whatever else you’re doing and go for it.

The opportunity for you to finally learn the REAL secrets and the REAL strategies of being a Million Dollar Business owner is right around the corner.

For the past 10 years I have been working with hundreds of million dollar business owners and now it is time that I share with you the inside secrets and strategies for developing a million dollar business. I will share their secrets, their strategies, the challenges they faced, and the hurdles they had to overcome. I will share with you the reality and the fears they face, the excitement of their breakthroughs, and even the agony of their losses. I will also share with you the unique strategies that every million dollar business owner must use as well as…

• Leadership skills and techniques that will allow you to develop and run a “Million Dollar Business” level team.
• How to set million dollar goals, target, and visions for your company
• How to ensure you have an effective and efficient staff
• Skills to solve problems fast and efficiently
• How to manage your time and energy to operate at a million dollar level
• How to develop and leverage your network of family, friends, clients, colleagues, staff, and associates to build a million dollar support system
• Communication tools to motivate and mobilize your team to produce at a Million Dollar Business level
• Introduce you to the coaches, trainers, strategic partners, authors, marketing experts, cutting edge technology leaders, visionary thought leaders, and those who have coached and mentored me as well as thousands and thousands of other million dollar business owners.

If you have ever had the desire to own a million dollar business, finally, here is the resource for you to get all of your questions answered.

The first live F-R-E-E event will be held this June.
Mark you calendar for June 25, from 12:00-1:30pm
for the F-R-E-E 90-minute Million Dollar Business
Strategies and Secrets Revealed

** NOTE** These F-R-E-E session will be held monthly
with new strategies, secrets, tips, and concepts to be revealed
each month.

To Reserve your seat email Info@BeCoaching.com

I talk a lot about mindset with my clients when we’re working on reaching business and money goals that are big, exciting, and are well outside of their comfort zone. Not just the way that we think, but what we think, and what we actually, consciously, deliberately, and purposefully create as our thoughts. Our mindset and what we think makes the entire world we live in shift. And this shift can completely expand or even shrink the results that are possible.

I’m typically a positive outlook type of person and heading into this weekend it was almost as if I was taking my positive outlook for granted. I just figured I would have a nice, relaxing, and fun weekend with some friend and family and I never really gave it much thought. Until those five words smacked me in the face like a water balloon on a hot summer day… “Have An EXTRA Amazing Weekend!!!” I immediately changed my thinking, I consciously altered my thoughts, and I focused my energy on how I could actually create something extra amazing out of every situation. Not only was it amazing, but it felt unbelievably good.

So, I don’t know if you had an extra amazing weekend like I did, but I sure hope you did. And regardless I’m sending you this message first thing this week to offer these same five words of inspiration in hopes that you will create a way to have an EXTRA AMAZING week.

PLAY BIG!!
Coach Troy

Here’s a little secret from the work I do with my clients to create big success (just take a look at the testimonials below of people who have attended this program and are having the best months in their business ever). The first thing I look for is an effective strategic plan…or any plan at all.

Once they get an effective plan the chain reaction of producing big results begins.

Work gets easier
Results come faster
Pressure releases
The cloud of confusion and uncertainty lifts
Fun occurs!!

Are you ready to have this for yourself?

Join me and the other business leaders in our community for the upcoming strategic planning program for your business:

Success the Easy Way: Strategic Planning Program
With Coach Troy Henson
“Head Coach for America’s Small Business Leaders”

Happening Thursday April 22nd from 1-5pm

(In a hurry? Here’s the link to secure your spot right away.)
http://successtheeasyway.eventbrite.com

“I attended Troy’s planning seminar at the end of 2009. In January of this year we had our best production month ever. In order to get a quick start in 2010 we also hired Troy to work with us to keep us on track with our goals and projections and in March we broke that record. I highly recommend coach Troy to anyone that is serious about taking their business to the next level.”
Mick Bernard, Credit Strategies

“I took your 1 Year Business Plan Class on January 23, 2010. In the last two weeks my business has come alive in a Big Way! I have booked more business this first week in February than I did the entire Month of January. Taking your class has been the Best ROI Ever! Your Energy is Contagious!! You are making a Positive Impact on the World! Thank You!” Dawn Patterson, Spartan Promotional Group

“I can do this! Troy you helped me see, with so much clarity, how I can impact the people around me. I have been wanting to play big for so long and you have really given me the strategic plan to put my vision into action. I’m excited about me again! Thank you! Patricial Mitchell, Owner Sincerely Yours Salon

Here’s your link to reserve your spot right away:
http://successtheeasyway.eventbrite.com

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In this program you will:

* Discover the one key ingredient that every business owner needs to increase productivity in themselves and their staff.

* Re-Energize yourself to reach your vision and reconnect with your passion.

* Create a step by step plan for breakthrough growth in your business fast.

* Be inspired to create results you didn’t believe were possible in today’s economy.

* Learn the fundamental skill that separates the true business leaders from everyone else.

* Laser focus your energies to save time, work less, and make more.

* Develop a tool to make important decisions quickly to keep the momentum flowing.

* Get the most important task of the year…Your Strategic Growth Plan … DONE!

I’m always excited to host this program as I know the power of the process and what this can truly do for your business.

Don’t wait another day- use this link to reserve your spot now:
http://successtheeasyway.eventbrite.com

It’s time to start having success the easy way.

I look forward to seeing you there.

PLAY BIG,
Coach Troy

P.S.- You know you can count on me to bring the
Energy of Success and over-deliver with content you
can use immediately.

P.P.S- By securing your seat today you are welcome
to bring a friend for f-r-e-e. That’s right, two for the
price of one. (I know, that’s a sweet deal!! ?)

Imagine you’re the owner of a professional baseball team. You’re looking to hire a new manager to pull your team out of the bottom ranks and become a winner. The new manager comes to you with his plan for success. He tells you that since your team has been on a big losing streak lately and attendance at games has dropped drastically that revenues and earnings for the team have gone down considerably. So, seeing as how revenues are down he’s decided to cut the teams training and practice program to save costs…

Hmmm, that doesn’t make sense, does it?

Just like in professional sports, our success demands that we constantly practice and improve our skills.

Coaching Tip: Think for a moment, what skill are you putting off developing that if you were to develop just a little bit, could totally transform your own level of performance as a business leader?

Quick test:
Below are the 4 pillars of transformational leadership, rate yourself on a scale of 0-5 for each

Vision & Strategy ___
Execution & Accountability ___
Solving Problem/Managing Challenges ___
Communication ____

Now ask the three to five people who work closest to you to give you a rank 0-5.

Pick the one that needs the most work, call your coach and get on it.

Don’t have a coach…give me a call I’ve got your back!!

Coach Troy