Comments on: The Missing Link To Business Start Up Success

By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:36:49 +0000

Evelyn – Thank you. yes it helps to put everything into perspective. We all fall prey to the reality illusion of our own bias, even spouses.

Curly Sue – Indeed it’s a worthwhile investment to see our blind spots. We never know what unseen opportunity awaits once illuminated.

By: Curly Sue

Curly Sue — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:37:35 +0000

I trust that feedback can be crucial for an investment but a good advice at the right time can do more. For the moment I try to invest in me as much as possible by learning, finding the right job, the right clothes..etc. If I had a personal coach I would have known all these things much more early and the results would have been more visible. So, a coach can be essential for you and your business, but first for you. A good coach can save you time and money!

By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:46:42 +0000

Excellent advice!! I tend to bounce off ideas with my husband. While he claims to be objective, I believe that there can also be times when asking a third party may be a better idea.

Thanks also for the advice about not being too caught with things like domain names. I was contemplating moving my site to a new one altogether….LOL!!
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By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:20:51 +0000

Daphne – That’s a good quality not many have the foresight to consider vested interest. But it sure is there as an influence on advice. Checking in with your heart before offering advice is always a good thing. I like the concept of highest good.

Davina – Well said. Interestingly even coaches have a certain bias that’s one of the reasons I insist on being paid up front. I want no excuse at all to think anything less of any client.

Karl- Yes people are such pitiful fearful suck asses. They bring nothing to the world and out to be expelled to lifetime government service.

Kathy – Very well said. I love the Sam Walton stories. We are a different breed and thank God for that.

By: Kathy | Virtual Impax

Kathy | Virtual Impax — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:52:47 +0000

Those of use who start our own businesses are a different breed – and we’re often a source of bewilderment to those who know and love us.

Where friends and family see safety and security – we see suffocation and constraints.

Where friends and family see opportunity – they see – well, nothing – or at least nothing solid, stable and of value.

I’ll never forget reading an interview with Sam Walton’s (founder of Walmart) wife about the early days when Sam first began expanding his empire. She expressed her bewilderment at how it was going to all work – but she was wise enough to keep her worries to herself.

When you’re starting a new business – you can’t afford to surround yourself with sycophants or phobics of any ilk. If your “supporters” can’t resist weighing in – (many can’t) then you really NEED someone who can lend an object non-fear based eye (and ear).
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By: Karl Staib - Work Ha

Karl Staib - Work Ha — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:57:39 +0000

Having unbiased feedback is crucial to creating a successful business. I’ve seen so many business owners surround themselves with yes people. All they want to hear is that their choices are great and how smart they are. This never works. The only way to build a great company is to have diverse thoughts and ideas that flush out the best choices.
.-= Karl Staib – Work Ha´s last blog ..My Work Happiness Journey =-.

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:27:28 +0000

Hi Tom. This is great. “Often the death of their initiative can be traced to fearful free advice offered by a friend or relative.” Very true! It is interesting too that on some level, we know these people have a vested interest and still we ask their advice. Could be that we are simply looking for someone else to “make the decision” for us. That’s what’s great about a life coach. They see past the saboteur and knowing your Agenda, they won’t let you fall short of it.
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By: Daphne @ Joyful Days

Daphne @ Joyful Days — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:38:39 +0000

Tom,

This gives me something to think about. In future, before I dish out advice, I’ll try to ask myself where my vested interest is and make it clear to the other person that mine is not an objective viewpoint. I already do this when receiving advice – I’m usually quite clear what the other person’s vested interest is, and don’t often take advice too seriously because of this. However, when I know the other person is not pushing their own agenda and has my good at heart, I listen very very closely. Thanks for another great post.
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By: Tom Volkar

Tom Volkar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:06:50 +0000

Laurie – Regarding your operating partnership agreement, the key is to be sure to address all eventualities even the unlikely.
Some obvious ones are: Who is responsible for what? What’s m limitations exist for spending money? What happens if one part wants out, passes away, gets ill, etc? Cover all of the bases now and you’ll be in good shape later.

Christine – Thanks so much you were easy to coach because you were so driven and you knew what you wanted. Your determination has made you successful and you obviously acted boldly when you had to. Screw those ducks – they’ll only get in a row for their mama.

Chris – I agree man. I also love that a productive environment can be safe and challenging at the same time. Only a good coach can pull that off.

By: Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching

Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:25:18 +0000

Thanks for this. Just offering a safe environment where people can express what they want and talk about their challenges without being shamed or criticized is such a key function of a coach. .-= Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching´s last blog ..10 Motivational Metal Masterpieces =-.