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Take Your Business to the Next Level!
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Dear Lisa,
 Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great fall so far. I just got back from presenting at the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Professional Organizers (MARCPO) in Bethesda, MD. It was a fabulous conference! I love sharing my expertise with my peers and hearing other great presenters do the same. I also had the opportunity to meet several of my business coaching clients in person for the first time. What a treat!
My 6-week DECIDE to be Organized Group Coaching Program began Tuesday night, October 18th. What a high level group of participants! And I love that there is a brave (and smart) organizer taking the course that will get 9 hours of continuing education credits, learn a new organizing methodology, and experience my coaching of other participants in the program. It's not too late to join us if you want to get in on the action. I just had someon
e register yesterday and sent her the MP3 to get caught up. Click here to register.
 I am on the verge of a "business remodel" and I am very excited about it! But I am also approaching it strategically and with a plan of action. I promise to keep you in the loop as I roll out the remodel and even ask for your advice and assistance at times. If you have been thinking of a business remodel yourself, check out this month's feature article which asks "Is It Time to Remodel Your Business?" I offer guidance and insight into the process of remodeling, and explain what a "remodel" is!
At the recent MARCPO Conference, several attendees asked me to define my business coaching approach. It's a great question to ask when you are thin
king of working with a business coach. I consider myself to be part consultant, part coach. I give expert advice (consulting), while also guiding clients to the answers they seek (coaching). Coaching with me offers you an opportunity to brainstorm and problem-solve. I like to think of myself as a business strategist or strategic partner for your business. The key is to help you focus on what you need in order to build your business, protect yourself, and enjoy your work! If you are interested in exploring if we are a good match for business coaching, contact me to set up a free Discovery Session.
So what's involved in my business remodel? Some great new ways to access my expertise! I am working on new coaching packages for working with me as a private VIP client in the form of a virtual or in-person intensive on a half-day or full-day basis. I'
ll also be rolling out 3, 6 and 12 month private coaching packages for those of you ready to intensely work on your business and make great strides.
On the "group" side, I'm busy working on the Next Level Business Success Circle for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level that want to do so with the guidance of an expert business coach, but in a group environment. I am considering having a monthly group call and the opportunity for people to upgrade by adding-on a private monthly call with me for additional support and accountability. If you know what you want and need in an entrepreneurial mastermind/group coaching program like this, I'd love to hear from you!
And if you are a newbie entrepreneur, I promise I have not forgotten about you! I am busy working on a business bootcamp for entrepreneurs that will include marketing, operations, building a legal foundation, multiple streams of income, boosting your online pr
esence, and lots more. I have all of the modules ready and am putting the finishing touches on the program before I fully launch. However, I would still love to hear from you if there is something you want to see included in the bootcamp. Don't be shy! My "door" is open to suggestions.
Best of luck in your business as you continue on your entrepreneurial journey. Fill me in on your successes. I love to hear from you!
Warmly~
P.S. Welcome to the new subscribers. I am thrilled that you have decided to become a member of the Next Level Business Success online community!
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- October 18, 2011 - November 29, 2011 - Lisa will be conducting the DECIDE to be Organized Online Group Coaching Program, a 6-week teleclass series, with live calls on Tuesday evenings (and recorded for those that can't make it live and want to do it as a home study course!), for those that want to achieve results at home, work and in life in an interactive group setting. Although the first class has started, we recorded the call so you can "catch up" if you would still like to join the program. See the details and register here.
- October 31, 2011 - Lisa will be presenting DECIDE to be Organized: An Empowering Process for Change for NYSUT (NY State United Teachers) Retirees Conference at the Thayer Hotel at West Point, NY.
- Thursday, November 10, 2011 - Lisa is presenting "Motivating Employees to Convert Strong Customer Service Into Sales" for the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Orange County.
- March 22-24, 2011 - Lisa will be serving as Moderator of the Golden Circle Ask the Organizer Panel at the 2012 NAPO Conference in Baltimore, MD. Lisa will also be presenting "Don't Be Afraid of the Big Bad Law: Using the Law as a Protective Shield for Your Organizing Business".
- April 18, 2012 - Lisa will be presenting "Take Control of Your Work Day: Get Organized & Get Things Done" at the annual conference of the National Association of Law Placement (NALP) in Austin, TX.
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"Wherever you find your behind, your mind put it there." ~ Iyanla Vanzant
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Is It Time to "Remodel" Your Business?
 I'm hearing a lot these days about business reinvention. And it certainly seems like a great idea. But I think that a complete business overhaul is not only unjustified much of the time, but can be a risky move. So instead, I'd like to propose the idea of a business "remodel", which is more along the lines of a home remodel. When you remodel your home, you generally keep the existing structure and foundation. The changes are distinct for sure, but do not involve knocking down your entire home. Rather, the remodel may involve adding an addition, repainting a room, finishing a basement, etc. Likewise, you can remodel your business in distinct and powerful ways that cause a huge shift in
your delivery of services, income stream, target market, or visibility as an expert. But a business remodel needs to be justified, strategic, and executed in such a way that the remodel doesn’t cause too much turmoil in your business. When you remodel a home, for example, it needs to be done in a way that causes the least disruption to your living environment. Yes, you are willing to suffer some inconvenience in the short run knowing you will wind up with a beautiful newly remodeled home. But you wouldn't plan a remodel that forces you to live in absolute chaos unless you can move out during the construction and find another place to live. Easier said than done! With your business, you can't necessarily find a new business "home" while conducting a business remodel because you still need cash flow. Sure, there are exceptions for those business owners that saved a ton of money to fund a remodel, but even in that case, it would mean dropping out of the busines
s for a temporary period, which is not going to leave you top of mind with your target market. So what is the best way to approach a business remodel and what might it include? Here are some tips and guidance.
- Take Stock - Approach your business remodel in a strategic manner by taking stock of where you are in your business at present, and where you'd like the business to be in the future. Assess what you love about your business, what is working, and what brings you and your clients success and results. Also, pay serious attention to what is no longer working, what you have outgrown, and what your clients don't seem to need or want anymore. Only when you have done this business assessment will you be in the right frame of mind to determine what shape your business remodel will take.
 Blueprint the Remodel - Just like you would with a home remodel, you need to draft a blueprint for your business remodel. Add what the remodel will include, how long you expect it take, what players need to be involved, how much money you need to finance the remodel, etc. Consider getting assistance from a trusted advisor during this stage. Approach the blueprint like you would a business plan so that it can serve as the framework for the remodel during the weeks/months/years of the remodel.- Add On - One way to remodel your business that is safe and smart is to actually add onto it. This can be in the form of an additional income stream like a new service offering, product, or program. It can also be achieved by partnering with another business owner to engage in a joint venture together. It can take the form of offering or joining an affiliate program. The list is as long as your imagination, and what is the best fit for your business.
- Take Away - A business remodel can also include taking something away from your business that you know is not working, is draining your energy or your bank account, is not a big seller, or you just plain don't love offering anymore. In business, we often keep saying yes and piling up things. But a smart business remodel can be about saying no and streamlining or micro-focusing on what truly works, and brings you and your clients great results.
- Thing Big, but Start Small - Once you get the idea of a business remodel in your head, it is hard not to get excited and maybe a little carried away. It is great to be excited and have passion around your business remodel. In fact, go ahead and think big! But then come back down to reality, and start small. Take the remodel one step at a time. Don't bite off more than you can chew or your remodel will crash and burn.
- Mind Your Existing Business - Another common problem with a business remodel is that while you are in the process of remodeling, you neglect your overall business. Make sure that you are still "minding the store" while remodeling. It is easy to get caught up in the remodel, as it is very exciting and usually evidence of where your future lies. But unless you have unlimited funds and a celebrity status, your clients most likely still want to buy from the business you have now. If you absolutely want to be free of the business you have now, then realize that you are not just remodeling, you are reinventing your business! And that is a horse of a different color. If that is what is truly happening, then you will be following a different path. You may need to close shop altogether, sell your business, completely revamp or rebrand it, or get employees or independent contractors to run it for you.
 Roll Out Your Remodel- At some point, your remodel will either be complete, or at least far enough along, that you want to officially roll it out and shout it from the rooftops. But consider that you may want to go public with your remodel even sooner than that. Getting people involved in your remodel can be a great strategic decision. In fact, you can engage your clients in the remodel by asking them to assist in some way. For example, let's say the remodel is to add a service offering. You can survey your clients (and warm prospects) well in advance to see what service offering is missing from your business that they desperately want and need. There are many other ways to get others involved in your remodel, but make sure you do so wisely so you don't scare your clients into mistakenly thinking that you may be jumping ship or abandoning them.
- Enjoy the Remodel Results - If you approach your remodel wisely and execute it strategically, you will be able to enjoy the results -- and so will your clients!
Enjoy,
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Copyright 2011 Lisa Montanaro. Lisa Montanaro is a productivity consultant, success coach and business strategist who helps people live successful and passionate lives, and operate productive and profitable businesses. Lisa publishes the monthly ezine, "Next Level Business Success" for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Subscribe today at www.LMOrganizingSolutions.com. To explore how Lisa can help take your business to the next level, contact Lisa at (845) 988-0183 or by e-mail at Lisa@LMOrganizingSolutions.com. |
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Stand and Deliver: Dynamic Public Speaking
 I do a lot of speaking. In fact, speaking is 1/3 of my overall business income stream. And I love it! It is an amazing way to share your message with the world, establish your credibility, and market your services. Speaking can be an income stream in and of itself, or a marketing funnel to get people into your world and make them warm leads, as now they know, like and trust you.
If you are interested in speaking, check out my audio program, Stand and Deliver: Dynamic Public Speaking. Learn how to conduct engaging, informative, and interactive presentations to audiences large and small. Discover tips to improve your oral and nonverbal communication styles, inspire and motivate participants, and exude confidence and enthusiasm,
while establishing credibility. You will be on your way to adding speaking to your business in no time!
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Contact Information
Lisa Montanaro
Productivity Consultant, Success Coach & Business Strategist
LM Organizing Solutions, LLC ™
PO Box 113
Warwick, NY 10090
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