Businesses often struggle with the whole concept of Marketing. Where do we spend our dollars? How do we make the ad or offer appealing? What if we waste our money? In this episode I will clear up the confusion.

Businesses often struggle with the whole concept of Marketing. Where do we spend our dollars? How do we make the ad or offer appealing? What if we waste our money? In this episode I will clear up the confusion. I will share Sonic Coaching’s 10Ps of Marketing: Our school systems are still teaching the same 4Ps of marketing from decades ago (some schools have changed the 4Ps to 4Es, but they are essentially the same four). The world has changed in the last few decades, should how we do our...

With the Economy making a slow rebound many people are struggling to get their finances sorted out. Only 44% of Canadians say they are satisfied with their financial situation in a recent survey completed by Willis Tower Watson.

With the Economy making a slow rebound many people are struggling to get their finances sorted out. Only 44% of Canadians say they are satisfied with their financial situation in a recent survey completed by Willis Tower Watson. Whether you are living pay cheque to pay cheque or have an established savings account, understanding your current financial state is the first step to creating financial freedom. How do you know where you are, where are you going and how are you going to get there?...

Do you love being in demand but perhaps over committing and underperforming? Maybe you reach the afternoon and wonder what the heck you’ve done with your day.

Do you love being in demand but perhaps over committing and underperforming? Maybe you reach the afternoon and wonder what the heck you’ve done with your day. Do you feel like your business owns you instead of the other way around? Much like your vehicle on the winter roads - you may feel like your wheels are spinning but you can’t get any traction. Join me Tuesday, August 21 as I share with you some of the top time management strategies that I have used in major corporations and...

In this show we continue to talk about Sonic Coaching’s “10 Ps of Selling”. These are the 10 things that everyone selling something needs to think about.

In this show we continue to talk about Sonic Coaching’s “10 Ps of Selling”. These are the 10 things that everyone selling something needs to think about. I will walk you through step-by-step how you go from one “P” to another “P” and ultimately how they all tie together as the perfect sales cycle. On Tuesday, August 14 at 9am MST, join me as I will also be sharing my top 9 favourite sales closes. These are the same closes that I use and have taught my clients to use, so that they were able...

If you own, run, or lead a business then you are in sales; PERIOD! As a business/executive coach I have worked with clients in over four dozen industries on improving sales from an NHL hockey team, to a start up spa.

If you own, run, or lead a business then you are in sales; PERIOD! As a business/executive coach I have worked with clients in over four dozen industries on improving sales from an NHL hockey team, to a start up spa. The one thing that all the businesses have had in common is that they all needed new business to continue to grow and thrive. Over the years I have seen very simple sales cycles, to quite long and in-depth ones; regardless of which one you are, this episode is for you! On...

Effective communication is the key every human interaction. Whether it’s with your team, your clients, or even your friends and family.

Effective communication is the key every human interaction. Whether it’s with your team, your clients, or even your friends and family. Yet companies usually spend very little time teaching their employees how to communicate more effectively and efficiently. Many large organizations use behavioural assessments, but it is always shocking how few of these companies use these same assessments to actually improve their internal and external communication. Margaret Maclay, from Maclay Associates...

Are You Fearless in Business? Having worked with businesses and business owners for many years now, I have seen many of them struggle with fear.

Having worked with businesses and business owners for many years now, I have seen many of them struggle with fear. Fear of success, fear of failure, fear of rejection (especially when it comes to sales), and even fear of taking a step (fear of the unknown). We will be talking about the fears that hold people and companies back and what to do about them. Joining me on the show is millennial coach/facilitator Katheryn Plaza. Katheryn will be sharing how at a relatively young age she managed...

IBM Founder, Tom Watson Sr. said, 'Nothing happens until a sale is made.' Your business must consistently generate new leads to make 'a sale' and stay viable.

IBM Founder, Tom Watson Sr. said, 'Nothing happens until a sale is made.' Your business must consistently generate new leads to make 'a sale' and stay viable. Yet, as a business and executive coach I have seen many businesses struggle, because they didn’t have a systemized, consistent way to generate new business leads. I have even seen large corporations with sales teams, where the team was not effective at generating new leads. So why is that? In this episode I will share the 6 easiest...

In today’s world we are more connected than ever, yet with all the social networks and communication tools, we feel more disconnected than ever.

In today’s world we are more connected than ever, yet with all the social networks and communication tools, we feel more disconnected than ever. Could it be that some of the “old school” strategies, like networking are still the solution not only to feel more connected, but to also grow our businesses today. Our guest this show is non-other than the founder of BNI, Dr. Ivan Misner, who has been called “the father of modern networking”. When Dr. Misner founded Business Networking...

People desperately want to feel appreciated and valued in their jobs. Yet most people don’t feel appreciated.

People desperately want to feel appreciated and valued in their jobs. Yet most people don’t feel appreciated. 65% of North Americans say they received no recognition or appreciation at their workplace in the past year, and 79% of employees who quit their jobs cite lack of appreciation as a key reason for leaving. The value of appreciation in the workplace is improved relationships and job satisfaction, which translates into a happier and more productive workforce with lower absenteeism. ...

Over the years, I have observed that great leaders exhibit five qualities of excellence, and they translate those qualities into building teams of excellence. The five qualities are Service, Integrity, Vision, Courage, and Competence.

Over the years, I have observed that great leaders exhibit five qualities of excellence, and they translate those qualities into building teams of excellence. The five qualities are Service, Integrity, Vision, Courage, and Competence. Often, we see groups of people, whether on a sports team or in business, who are working together, but are not really functioning as a team. Although team members complete their individual jobs or tasks, they function mostly in a manner that ensures...

Are Millennials really lazy, entitled, selfish and shallow? Or are they optimistic, accepting of differences, challenging the status quo, and financially responsible.

Are Millennials really lazy, entitled, selfish and shallow? Or are they optimistic, accepting of differences, challenging the status quo, and financially responsible. We will be discussing not only Millennials, but also the multi-generations that are currently in the workforce. If you’ve been wanting to understand your employees better, including what drives and motivates them, then don’t miss this show! Oliver will be interviewing Eleanor Culver, life-long career Human Resource...