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There are 5 things that you're probably doing (and let's be real: I've done 'em too) that are killing your business. Here's how to knock it the hell off.Subscribe and leave me a review. Let me know what you think of this show format!Email: ysmay@ysmay.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh

In this episode of the Smart Set Show I'm going over a concept I see a lot of budding entrepreneurs struggling with: The idea you have to do it all yourself. Subscribe and leave me a review. Let me know what you think of this show format!Email: ysmay@ysmay.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh

Look, here's the deal:You don't need to build out a whole bunch of new revenue streams to increase your revenue. I bet there are 3 places you're currently leaving money on the table, and if you just get a handle on these, your income will increase.Subscribe and leave me a review. Let me know what you think of this show format!Email: ysmay@ysmay.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh

This drives me craaaazy, so I'm spending some time on this little rant. You have to be a professional. You have to show up as a professional. If you want to succeed, you can't be an amateur. Subscribe and leave me a review. Let me know what you think of this show format!Email: ysmay@ysmay.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh

Ever wish you could hire a team of savvy sales people to stay in touch with your prospective clients and encourage them to buy?When you put a few simple systems in place, you can easily replace an expensive sales force with automated tools that allow you to keep your products and services in front of potential clients. You’ll not only make more money, but you’ll do it completely hands free. All that’s required is a little forethought.Your first must-have tool?An autoresponder.https://www.ysmay.com/freecall

It seems the current popular advice for growing your business is, “You need a coach,” and you’ll see dozens of people hanging up their coaching hat, advertising for clients. I personally believe hiring a coach is one of the best strategies you can implement in your business.But the term “coach” is extremely broad and general so the key to hiring the right coach is knowing what you’re looking for and what TYPE of coach to hire.After all, you wouldn’t hire a college basketball coach to bring the school’s football team to a bowl game, would you?Every coach has their own niche – much like your business serves a particular niche – and within those niches, every coach has their own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s look at some of those niches in full detail.Want to see if we're a good fit? Book a free call. https://www.ysmay.com/freecall

When you are trying to build a business there are so many things to do. Early stage entrepreneurs fall into the trap of trying to do all. of. the. things.Which is good for a while.After all, how do you know what activities you want to focus on in your business if you don’t try out a lot of different things?This tends to work from about zero to around $100k. (And let me tell you… your business is going to shift many times on the way to six figures.)After that, once you hit your first six figures a year in business, it’s essential to pare down what you’re doing to only those that are most essential so you are able to stay focused.https://www.ysmay.com/freecall

When you first hung out your virtual shingle, you likely were thinking something like: “I can’t wait to get away from this awful job.”“I just want to be home with my kids.”But while those are great for lighting a fire and inspiring you to make a scary jump to business ownership, they’re not so fabulous at motivating you to grow and improve. They won’t inspire you to increase your skills and raise your rates and be brave and authentic in your marketing. They won’t help you find the courage to hire a new coach or launch a brand new program.To find the inspiration to make your business thrive, you have to identify the real why behind what you do.https://www.ysmay.com/freecall

Are you getting lackluster results on your marketing? On your revenue streams? What would happen if you went all in? I talk about that in this Smart Bite, a new series of short episodes here at the Smart Set Show.

If you're like most entrepreneurs I know, you don't understand why people purchase products. And it's OK! Purchasing behaviour is tricky stuff, but it's important to understand what drives people to purchase if you want to grow your business. In this episode I talk about the three key factors consumers weigh when making a purchase.The show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshow Connect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoachingShow notes: https://www.ysmay.com/understanding-people-buy/

In this episode I share a few changes coming to the Smart Set Show and two tips that are helping me master my 2018.Sign up for the Smart Set Masterclass Series: https://www.smartsetacademy.com/masterclassThe show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshow Connect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoachingShow notes: https://www.ysmay.com/new-year-meh

The very special Christmas Eve edition of the Smart Set Show is a reminder to love what you do and stop doing the rest.Sign up for the Smart Set Masterclass Series: https://www.smartsetacademy.com/masterclassThe show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshow Connect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoachingThe post that goes with this episode: https://www.ysmay.com/love-what-you-do/

Today's episode is about two offers you can create in your business to increase your income. The post that goes along with today's episode: https://www.ysmay.com/scale-business-productsSign up for the Smart Set Masterclass Series: https://www.smartsetacademy.com/masterclassThe show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshow Connect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoaching

Fact of the matter is clients who are unhappy are often your own fault. (I know; that’s not what you wanted to hear.)That’s not always the case, but in my experience client happiness is directly tied to how well I do my job as a coach.My ability to get results for clients is unmatched, but clearly communicating my value and the transformation clients will get has taken years of practice. The better I got at articulating value and transformation, the happier my clients became. They no longer had surprising expectations.I invite you to learn from my mistakes, and implement these three things in your coaching business today so your clients — even the most difficult ones — will love you.The post that goes along with today's episode: https://www.ysmay.com/easy-client-loveThe show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshow Connect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalsh Connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoaching

Raising your rates is important, but so hard to do. For those of us who want to be authentic and live in a place of service, it's hard to feel like we deserve to make a living. Raising your rates is a subtle art, and in this episode, I talk about how to do it and what to consider.(Pst. This episode is marked a explicit because I drop an F Bomb at one point. If you have little ones, listen with headphones.)The post that goes along with today's episode: https://www.ysmay.com/pricing/The show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshowConnect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalshConnect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoaching

With 2018 just around the corner I'm having a lot of fun planning, but you can't plan effectively if you don't have a good idea of what to expect in the year ahead. I have made five general online business predictions that are influencing the way I go ahead in the year to come. The post that goes along with today's episode: https://www.ysmay.com/business-predictions-2018/The show on my website: https://www.ysmay.com/smartsetshowConnect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalshConnect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoaching

In today's episode of the Smart Set Show, I'm talking about goals that move you forward. I share the two key elements missing from most goals I see entrepreneurs set, and I share some tips on getting started with goal setting. Read the post that goes along with today's episode: https://www.ysmay.com/goal-setting/Connect with me on my website: https://www.ysmay.comConnect with me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ysmaywalshConnect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ysmaycoaching