Christine Comaford

The Power of Positioning! Part 2

BY Christine ComafordWed Nov 18, 2009

Hi guys! Here’s part 2 of our Positioning Tool Be sure to do the exercise at the bottom to get the most you can out of this.READ»

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What world did you grow up in and what were the customs?

BY Christine ComafordTue Nov 3, 2009

I’ll bet that you read the title of this piece and immediately went into your childhood. You thought about sitting at your kitchen table – or about how you celebrated holidays, etc., etc. All of that is hugely important in who we become and what roads we choose in life.READ»

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Teaming up for Greatness

BY Christine ComafordThu Oct 29, 2009

Most of us who’ve had any success in the business world have built many kinds of teams along the way. If you’re on your way to real success, you already know that having a team is HUGE in your recipe for wealth and business building.READ»

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Forms of Business Organization and How to Choose One

BY Christine ComafordMon Oct 19, 2009

Hi everyone. Remember that when setting up your company, you face a number of crucial decisions. In this article we’ll address how to choose the various forms of business organization (also known as company structures) and help you determine which one is right for you.READ»

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Striving vs. Striding

BY Christine ComafordTue Sep 1, 2009

Last week I spent a few amazing days with some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs I’ve ever worked with. They chose to invest their time and their money to work with me in a private mentoring capacity, and I, in turn, invest ALL of ...READ»

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Wanted: PEOPLE

BY Christine ComafordThu Aug 20, 2009

In today's economic climate, it is essential to have a seasoned team, a fast path to revenue, and a staged rollout plan. When it comes to the team, there are some absolute necessaries that you need to put in place. You have to ...READ»

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Millionaire Mentor

BY Christine ComafordThu Aug 20, 2009

Why have a mentor? Well, that's kind of like asking, "Why do I need a GPS. I always found my way around before. Okay, yes I spent twice as long and got lost a lot, but hey, it worked." Get my message? READ»

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Don’t Put Yourself On Sale!

BY Christine ComafordWed Aug 19, 2009

In this tough economy, it is easy to think we have to put our products, our services, and ourselves ON SALE to beat our competition. Here’s my best advice on this… NEVER compete on price. Quite simply, it devalues ...READ»

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3 Reasons Businesses Fail

BY Christine ComafordTue Aug 18, 2009

We already know that 50% of startups fail in the first year... and 95% fail in years two through five. But did you know that only 5% of startup businesses ever make $1,000,000 per year? And only .08% will ever reach $5,000,000 or more per year! READ»

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Let’s Get Visual – Using Visualization to SEE Your Success

BY Christine ComafordSun Aug 16, 2009

Are you ready to REALLY see your way to success? Read on maistro!READ»

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Business Plans 101 -- No Kidding.

BY Christine ComafordSat Aug 15, 2009

So you’re ready to create a killer business plan, which will yield a killer executive summary and a killer financing pitch. The first thing you MUST do? READ»

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Illusions of Grandeur vs. Reality vs. Mind-Numbing Delusions -- Where Are YOU?

BY Christine ComafordFri Aug 7, 2009

The bottom line that we all have to ask ourselves is this: Are we creating a new and amazing illusion every day, moving toward our biggest and most inspiring lives and success stories, or are we being orphaned and crippled under mind-numbing delusions. THAT question is worth a good conversation with a mentor, eh?READ»

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Decide Who You Want to Be, and then Act The Part!

BY Christine ComafordTue Aug 4, 2009

When I first became a CEO I had no idea how to do it. I dove into business books and found out something superfast: to some extent, all first-time CEOs are making it up as they go along. This is what you do with a new job, a new role in life or business, a new community you are joining. You’re declaring yourself to be something you aren’t yet. You are intending it. You are choosing it. You’re declaring victory as you step onto the battlefield. Then you’re doing what it takes—applying the required skills and the hard work—to succeed in this new role.READ»

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Identifying Your Needle Movers to Create Financial Freedom!

BY Christine ComafordWed Jul 29, 2009

In case you’re new to tangible goal setting, “needle movers” are those two or three achievements that you (and your team) choose and pursue each month / quarter that will move your business forward from zero to 100 miles per hour (or from 10 to 40 mph, or 40 to 90 mph) -- you get the picture. Distilling your business to its essence is key here and is a MUST to create financial freedom and rockin’ success. Needle movers keep you focused on the actions that drive RESULTS. These allow you and your team and your company to stay hyper-focused and move forward FAST! READ»

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Leadership Rocks - But it Sure Ain't Easy

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 28, 2009

If you own your own business, you’re probably a natural-born leader. Now that doesn’t mean that you show up every day in a new Tahari suit or Jimmy Choo shoes. Leadership can be messy, can lack glamour, and can get down and dirty at times. (So no matter what you’re wearing, keep a pair of beat up jeans in your desk for those roll-up-your-sleeves and dive in days.) READ»

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Headcount Can Mean LESS to Count

BY Christine ComafordFri Jul 24, 2009

Friends, don’t neglect the obvious. Full-time employees are expensive. Several roles can be filled by either part-timers or hourly contractors. READ»

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What Message Are You Sending?

BY Christine ComafordThu Jul 23, 2009

Every day we’re sending unspoken “press releases” telling people where we’re at, who we are, how we feel about them, and how we feel about life. What we're saying in these unspoken messages of tone and body language can speak VOLUMES.READ»

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Problems + Pain = Profit (Pay Attention to Spot Opportunities!)

BY Christine ComafordTue Jul 21, 2009

The world is one imperfect place. That’s the good news. Every day new messes are created that require someone to come in and clean them up. Opportunities are all around you: pay attention! Learn to listen to someone who’s in “business pain.” AND THEN explain why YOU are uniquely able to resolve their pain.READ»

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Building Emotional Equity through Reciprocity and Friendship

BY Christine ComafordFri Jul 10, 2009

Lots of people have a hard time asking for what they want; they don’t want to be pesty or they think they don’t deserve it. Do yourself a BIG favor and flip it around. Don’t think in terms of connecting with people to get what you want; think about how YOU can help THEM.READ»

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Rules for Raising Capital

BY Christine ComafordWed Dec 3, 2008

Getting money isn't difficult, but getting the right money at the right time on the right terms is what matters. Here's how to do itREAD»