The Makings of a Legacy Business Owner
Olympians aren’t born. They’re made.
They may be born with greater natural ability and the right physique for their sport, but no one is a natural Olympian.
There’s nothing “natural” about it!
Without exception, every Olympian has trained tirelessly to perfect their sport. They have set goals and milestones. They have woken up before dawn and maintained vigorous training regimens. They have sought out the best possible trainers and mentors. They have worked to overcome obstacles and recover from injuries. And they have poured blood, sweat and tears into their effort to achieve greatness.
The same holds true for success in business.
No one is born the CEO of a Legacy Business.
Sure, some people inherit wealth and positions of importance. But becoming a leader at the forefront of a profitable, sustainable and growing business is a process. It requires you to take ACTION and develop the skills and mindsets necessary to achieve success.
Many people dream of attaining the independence and success that can come with entrepreneurship, but they maintain their traditional 9 to 5 jobs out of fear that they don’t have what it takes to “make it”.
I am a strong believer that who you are today does not have to be who you are 10 years, 5 years or even a year from now.
No one is born successful, but we are all capable of achieving success.
Like an athlete becomes an Olympian, if you want to create a new profitable business or take your existing business to the next level, you need to develop the qualities that multi-millionaire entrepreneurs have developed before you.
Read on to learn 3 fundamental qualities you need to develop in order to achieve success and build a legacy business!
1) Master of Self-Discipline.
There are perhaps no greater examples of self-discipline than Olympic athletes. Becoming an All Star athlete requires tremendous dedication. Athletes understand the importance of taking action daily in order to see long term results. Every area of their lives requires incredible self-discipline – their regimented diets, their grueling training routines, their strict sleep schedules and more. Maintaining the drive necessary to performing their daily disciplines for years and even decades is the key to unlocking their greatness.
Similarly, successful entrepreneurs understand that completing concrete daily actions or “disciples” consistently is the key to unlocking success in business. That means making a set number of complimentary sales calls a day without fail, sending out a newsletter to your mailing list every other week, and attending networking events each week. The actions you must commit to will vary based on your unique business goals, but becoming a master of self-discipline will empower you to bridge the gap between goals and accomplishment.
2) Master of Persistence.
Like all athletes, Olympians encounter obstacles. They get out shined by their competitors. They sustain devastating injuries. They struggle to get the funding and sponsorship they need to train and compete. Part of what makes them Olympians is their ability to persevere through these obstacles on the road to success.
Succeeding in business, and indeed all areas of life, requires being persistent when things don’t go according to plan. Because obstacles are inevitable, if you call it quits whenever you struggle or experience failure in your business, you’ll never work your business long enough to achieve growth and profitability.
When it feels like everything is going wrong, it’s easy to become discouraged. But the most successful business entrepreneurs find the will within themselves to stay the course. Rather than getting sucked into disappointment and self-doubt when challenges arise, they keep pushing and refuse to give up.
If you want to grow a Legacy Business, you can’t afford to be short sighted. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs have experienced the most stunning failures and disappointments, from losing their top clients to struggling to pay the rent. By seeing the failures and struggles for what they are – normal, expected parts of the journey to success – they were able to shift their focus and energy toward creative problem-solving. The more you persevere in the face of adversity, the greater opportunities for success you create.
3) Master of Direction.
Competing in the Olympic Games is certainly an impressive goal. Striving to win a medal is an even loftier goal. And aiming for gold is the pinnacle of human achievement. But Olympians have the courage to set these goals and craft specific action plans designed to bring them to fruition. No one wins an Olympic gold medal in a vacuum. This great feat is the product of working toward a clear goal with unwavering commitment day in and day out for many years.
Having clarity of vision is equally powerful in business. The most successful entrepreneurs make it a priority to identify their short and long-term targets. If your goals are unclear, you are like a ship lost at sea, drifting in whichever direction the wind blows you. Goals are the powerful navigation system that will enable you to be purposeful, to plan and gain momentum in a meaningful direction.
Once your vision is clear, you can map out the action steps you need to take daily, weekly, monthly and annually in order to achieve results and build a thriving Legacy Business.
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Don’t settle for mediocrity – strive for self-mastery!
The entrepreneurs and sales teams I work with at Celeste Giordano Coaching aren’t content to settle for mediocrity in their businesses or their lives. They want to be masters. Drawing on decades of my own in-the-trenches experience, I work with them to develop the tools, strategies, daily disciplines and mindsets necessary to build a prosperous and sustainable Legacy Business. In addition to serving as their mentor in sales and business development, I am also their accountability partner. I offer guidance and support while holding their feet to the fire by ensuring that they do what they intentionally set out to do every day.
With self-discipline, persistence, a clear vision, a well thought-out plan, and a healthy dose of accountability, entrepreneurs can “Double Plus” their income. I am passionate about helping my clients do just that.
If you’d like to gain more clarity on what concrete action steps you can and should be taking to overcome obstacles and “Double Plus” your income THIS year, contact me today at celeste@celestegiordano.com.
Up Next: You’re Invited
We invite our local community to visit us on May 25th, 2017 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the 1818 Club for the WGC Atlanta Chapter meeting. Pre-registration for the event is $25.00. Click here to pre-register. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact celeste@thewomenofglobalchange.com.
We are also opening up several other chapters across the United States. I am honored to help launch the Toronto, Ontario Chapter in the summer, 2017. To become a presenting sponsor or sponsor at this premier Toronto event, contact Celeste Giordano here. For additional information about WGC, please visit our website!
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Money Mastermind May 31, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the 1818 Club
For more information, click here.
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Legacy Blueprint Business Workshop on June 16th 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the 1818 Club. Join us as three business masters, Sara Poe, Nicole Henderson and I, teach the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “Double Plus” your income and become an effective, inspirational leader in your field THIS year. Whether you’re starting a new venture or want to take your business to the next level, learn to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real, lasting success using a proven step-by-step system.
Fee: $30 (Continental breakfast provided)
To Register: celestegiordano.com/legacybusiness
Celeste Giordano’s mission is to help business owners develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to “double-plus” their income and become effective and inspirational leaders in their fields. Whether it’s taking your successful business to the next level or starting a new venture, she will teach you the exact skills and strategies you need to enroll more quality prospects, build a rock-solid team, and break through obstacles to achieve real profit and lasting success. Celeste is a professional business growth specialist, a master sales strategist, and dynamic speaker with almost 40 years experience in direct sales and managing high-performing teams.
To learn more about Celeste, click here.
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