We delve into the essence of your purpose, differentiating it from your "why" and exploring its impact on business and personal life. We unpack the nuanced layers of crafting mission statements that resonate with core values and serve as a guiding compass for entrepreneurs. Whether it’s fine-tuning your business’s mission or finding fulfillment beyond the bottom line, this episode is a toast to aligning your work with your heart's calling. Download The Fast Action Guide to Planning Your Best Yea...
Nov 02, 2023•13 min•Ep. 26
Your "why" is the core of your purpose, mission, and vision. In fact, it's your core! Here are three questions you can start with to uncover your why. Resources: Download The Fast Action Guide to Planning Your Best Year Ever for free to uncover your why and how to build your business around your purpose. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/take...
Jul 26, 2023•3 min•Ep. 25
Maybe you've heard of "your why" from Simon Sinek or from other coaches. Maybe you have already use "your why" in your messaging. In this episode Gail and Cory discuss the different levels of your why statement and how to use it to attract and connect with your ideal clients. Resources: Download The Fast Action Guide to Planning Your Best Year Ever for free to uncover your why and how to build your business around your purpose. Apply for LIFT , our success accelerator for solopreneurs. Read more...
Aug 30, 2022•17 min
Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/takewingcoaching Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoachi...
Aug 03, 2022•5 min
Do you start projects but have challenges finishing them? Do you like to try new things, but don't enjoy the same thing over and over again? To be effective in marketing and growing your business, consistency is key. Gail & Cory Nott have an open discussion about their own challenges in staying consistent in growing their coaching and consulting business during the pandemic, shutdowns, and family passing away. Remember to aim for progress over perfection. If you would like support and advice...
Jul 27, 2022•17 min
How you feel about selling will also influence your ability to sell. This is especially true if you are selling your own services, such as a massage therapist, IT consultant, or coach. In this episode, Gail covers tips on changing your mindset to be wired for success, plus how to build your resilience as a small business owner. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.l...
Jul 19, 2022•6 min
Are you thinking about growing your business from just a one person business to a multi-person business? Gail and Cory Nott interview Randy Lyman, owner of Lakeshore Local SEO, on his journey from going from consultant to agency. He also shares industry insights on search engine optimization and what you can do as a small business owner to improve your local search results. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online We...
Jul 14, 2022•24 min
If a potential client wants to work with you, they would just hire you, right? If you believe that, you're leaving thousands of dollars on the table because of your fear of sales. In this episode, I cover the first steps to developing your sales skills. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingco...
Jul 05, 2022•4 min
Moving? Getting married? Taking care of older family members? How do you continue to work on your business when life gets in the way? Gail and Cory cover several strategies you can use to keep your business going when life is hectic. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www....
Jun 28, 2022•14 min
Do you avoid sales conversations? Are there prospective clients in your pipeline you've been avoiding following up with? Don't want to be seen as pushy or aggressive? Here are the 5 steps to switch from pushy sales to sales as a service. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected] Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: ...
Jun 21, 2022•8 min
How do you make tough decisions in your business? When you're the boss, you're in charge of everything, from what type of clients you serve, how you provide your services, and what type of marketing you do. Sometimes, you'll come across a hard decision like letting go of an employee, or even a client. Welcome to this new season of the Bourbon and Business Smash Podcast with Gail and Cory Nott! We just made a tough decision of whether or not we should move. Moving is one of the biggest stressers ...
Jun 14, 2022•13 min
You may have heard of accountability buddies or accountability groups. Sometimes masterminds include accountability as well. But what does that really mean and why is it important to be self-accountable? Cory and Gail go into a deep dive about what's important about keeping commitments and agreements. They also describe a new service in LIFT, their success accelerator for coaches, consultants, and solopreneurs. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gai...
Feb 14, 2022•27 min
What is the difference between resolutions, vision, and goals? Gail and Cory discuss how they differentiate between the three and which ones inspire them in their coaching business and their personal lives. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/takewingcoaching D...
Jan 17, 2022•16 min
How do you get clients through social media, blogging, and workshops? Find out tonight as we discuss our content strategy process while we sip on this week's bourbon cocktail. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/takewingcoaching Do you have suggestions, feedbac...
Dec 30, 2021•44 min
Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/takewingcoaching Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching ...
Dec 08, 2021•43 min
Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: www.twitter.com/takewingcoaching Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching ...
Nov 24, 2021•35 min
Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: https:/ www.twitter.com/takewingcoach ing Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewing...
Nov 17, 2021•48 min
What are the transformational milestones that your clients experience when they work with you? Knowing your Customer Journey, or Success Path will help you outline your services and coaching programs, and improve your enrollment and client retention. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching...
Nov 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 9
You may have heard of the saying that people don't like to be sold to, but they do like to buy. Discover the different buying styles and learn how to adapt your sales conversations to fit your prospect's style. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: https:/ www.twitter.com/takewi...
Nov 01, 2021•38 min
How do you market your business to inspire and attract your ideal clients? While there's a place for problem-focused marketing, there's another set of people who are already looking for a solution. And even more than the solution, they're looking for the transformation your services can provide. What's the vision you hold for your clients? Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com Linked...
Oct 21, 2021•51 min•Ep. 7
Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: https:/ www.twitter.com/takewingcoach Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoac...
Oct 13, 2021•43 min
What do you say during your free consult? Cory and I share an outline of a successful sales conversation and common mistakes to avoid. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/takewingcoaching Instagram: www.instagram.com/takewingcoaching Twitter: https:/ www.twitter.com/takewingcoach Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail...
Sep 02, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We're halfway through 2021! It's a great time to review our goals and strategies. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what's working for us, what's not, and what we're doing about it. Use this as a model as you evaluate and review your strategic business plan, goals, action plan, and results. RESOURCES Download our free workbook, The Fast Action Guide to Planning Your Best Year Ever Find out more about the One Day Plan workshop Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Em...
Jun 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 4
Emotional Needs, called Criteria in the MindSonar® Assessment, are what you find important or your values that you measure others by or yourself by. In this continuation of Episode 2, Cory describes my two top Criteria. He also gives a sales tip for when I'm talking to our clients, who have different Emotional Needs than I do. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at [email protected]. Connect with us Online Website: www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: www.l...
May 02, 2021•9 min•Ep. 2
Have you ever noticed how your own bad habits are getting in the way of your success? Cory recently was certified in MindSonar ® , MindSonar is a new type of Neuro-Linguistic Programming-based (NL), psychological measurement that does not measure who you are, but how you think in a specific situation. In this case, I want to improve our profit margins and I ask Cory, "How can I focus on more profitable actions, rather than getting stuck in busywork." Listen in to Part 1 of this mindset analysis....
Apr 15, 2021•11 min
Welcome to the very first episode of The Bourbon and Business Smash! We introduce ourselves, what inspired us as business owners, why we started this podcast, and who this show is for -- consultants and coaches who want to make a bigger impact in the world and create financial security for themselves. Do you have suggestions, feedback, or request for topics? Email Gail at gail (at) gailnott.com Connect with us Online Website: https://www.takewingcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/co...
Apr 07, 2021•15 min•Ep. 1
