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1. Why is a business Exit Strategy so important?

   April 20, 2017 1:15 pm 1 Comment

   Whatever it is, there is a reason why you started your business. Maybe it was to build it up, sell it, retire young and set sail into the sun or work on your golf handicap. You may have the dreams, but do you have a business Exit Strategy?

   My dream when I started my company was to be free to travel the world whenever I wanted and to wherever I wanted – all the time! Shortly before I started my business, I had backpacked around the world for a year and had the most amazing experiences of my life. I had joined an unofficial club and I had well and truly caught the travelling bug. The opportunity to create a new business came unexpectedly but with a new and more relaxed outlook on life, I turned the opportunity into reality. From that day on, I was clear in my focus that the business would provide and opportunity to give me the financial freedom to be able to travel the world forever. And it happened!

   It’s All About Planning

   If indeed you want to retire at some stage then planning your exit strategy is as important as planning the business success. And having the final goal /dream in the back of your mind is key to pushing you to make the right decisions along the way.

   Achieving business success is not plain sailing and business leaders face many challenges. Some will fail. In fact, it was reported by ‘Ormsby Street’ that 4 in 10 businesses would fail in the first few years. To grow a successful and profitable business takes time, especially if the nature of the business is labour intensive. It is not easy and it will drain energy from you. You can never really detach yourself from the business and no matter what you’re up to, you will always be thinking about work in some way. Thinking of the business idea is the easy part, even starting a business is simple compared to the difficulties you will face trying to run it.

   Exit planning is something you should do years before you actually hand over the keys to your business. You should create a vision of what you want to happen in the business, how big it will be, how many employees it will have, the geographical locations it will operate, the types of customers, the financial results, and what it will be worth. A clear understanding of this will help you to create a well put together strategy of how you will actually make this happen. You are effectively Designing Your Destiny.

   A good exit plan will help you to drive your company to greater success. Understanding your plan will help you to make the right decisions and even more importantly, let go if the things that are not important. Getting involved in the trivia is something that too many business leaders do, and it causes undue stress and takes up way too much time that should have been allocated to the important task of running the business. Knowing your exit plan will keep you focused on the priorities and get you to your goal a lot quicker.

   Find a Mentor

   Using a business mentor is an excellent way to building your exit strategy. Rather than trying to learn things the hard way, you can tap into their wealth of experience and set a robust strategy that gives you confidence. In fact, using a good mentor throughout your business journey is an investment well spent. I would always suggest that you use a mentor who has actually led a business to sale and exit rather than someone who deals in theory. Working with a fellow entrepreneur who understands exactly the position you are in would be the best route.

   Buyers want to buy a business that will stand on its own two feet so that they know that when they took over it would still be able to be run when you left.

   Building a management team is the key to this. It will generate new ideas and energy, and will help you to build your business quicker. You will create a layer of staff who can take responsibility and be accountable for their element of the business. You will delegate many of the tasks that you shouldn’t be doing and you can focus on the strategy – the exit strategy.

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   When I built my exit strategy, I found that I was enjoying running the business more. By building a good management team, and letting go of many of the tasks that held me back, I had more time to focus on what was important. I believe business leaders should be focusing 80% of their time on strategy, and looking for the next opportunity. When I learned this and put it into practice, I started to enjoy my role so much more. I allowed the management team to get on with what they were good at and had been trained on, and I focused on the high level elements only, and got back to my entrepreneurial ways of thinking of new ideas.

   Business leaders who have already started planning their exit route, tend not to get so stressed, as they have already passed on the responsibilities to their management team. They have a belief that they will be ready to leave the business when the opportunity comes, knowing that they have a strong team developed that will continue to run the business very effectively into the future.

   Everything that arises, passes by. At some stage you will need to leave your business. Doing it under your terms is a lot better than being forced to do it from unfortunate circumstances or outside pressures. So start planning your Exit Strategy now.

   Contact me for a free initial consultation on how I can help you to build your business and exit strategy.

2. How to Get your Life Back as a Business Owner

   November 30, 2016 12:03 pm Leave a Comment

   As a small business owner, do you know how to change your business and get your life back? I’ve seen it way too often, Entrepreneurs working too many hours, trying to do it all themselves and not delegating. Or micro managing because they don’t trust their team to do the task, or instead they’ll just do something themselves as they think it’ll take too long to show someone else.

   Then they wonder why they never have enough hours in the week to finish their tasks, and are not happy with their work/life balance. Entrepreneurs often need to start out wearing many hats and make all of the critical decisions in their company. As the company grows and the number of decisions to be made increases, they tend to only let go of those decisions they see as non-critical. This forces their direct reports to continually bring issues and decisions to their boss’s door.

   So, if you find yourself in a similar situation then lets look at some simple tips that will free your workload and help to get your life back.

   Learn to Delegate more

   Probably the most effective method for business owners to reduce their workload is to delegate to their management team. However, this is easier said that done and small business owners find it difficult to let go of the control. If you do not show trust in your employees then you will always be trapped in the business. Learning this, and more importantly having the patience to persevere with it, will have a huge positive impact on the success of your business, and time.

   By delegating to your direct reports you will empower your team, which will provide a feeling of value within your team. This is key to retaining good employees and their commitment to your business. It also lets your team know that you trust them and in turn they will be more loyal and more productive.

   Everyone needs a little direction in their life, and more so in their work life. Therefore you should set a clear strategy for the business and get buy in from your team and all employees. Holding several strategy workshops with your key employees and getting their input from the outset will make them more committed. Your team will feel valued for being allowed to set the strategy and will take their role a lot more seriously.

   Accountability

   Once everyone has a clear understanding of the strategy, its time to set clear job responsibilities and objectives for all of your team. Let them know exactly what is expected of them and let them repeat this to you so that it is crystal clear. Making people accountable provides more ownership for the employee, but also adds some healthy pressure, as they know that there can be no excuses. This often results in improved performance with deadlines met. You’re not trying to catch them out, you are trying to help them develop so let them make mistakes and do not interfere too much.

   Set KPI’s and monitor these every month with your team. Let your team tell you how they are performing against the KPI’s as it will make them more alert and committed to actually completing the objectives successfully. Be careful to only focus on the high level elements of the business (i.e. the key elements that are critical to the success of the business).

   Now that you have delegated most of your actions, make sure that you spend no more than 20% of your time on the day-to-day activities. You should be focusing on the future strategy and growth of your business so that your team always have something to focus on.

   Reward those who do the Work

   Reward your employees based on results and be generous. Make sure you have a good structure in place so that you reward those who do the work. It’s not all about the money so look at other ways to incentivise your people. Employees are more incentivised by feeling valued and part of the success of the company.

   Run the business from the balcony, and be very very vigilant that you do not step back into the business.

   The final part to get that work/life balance is to set yourself non-work related objectives with deadlines. Set yourself some goals relating to fitness which will also improve your stress levels, and learn something new or visit somewhere new. Make yourself accountable to someone, perhaps a coach who will keep you focused on achieving these goals. By focusing on targets that are not only work related will automatically give you more ‘life’ balance.

   Related Article : Why is a Business Exit Strategy so Important?

   If you are in the majority and complain about long work hours while failing to provide direction and delegate in a reasonable manner, guess who’s the problem? That’s right. YOU are the problem. Your people won’t step up unless you give them clear authority and assure them you don’t expect them to be perfect.

   When I built my business, I fell into the same traps as many entrepreneurs and took on too many tasks and found it difficult to allocate time to other parts of my life. Then when I learned these simple methods to get my life back, not only did I enjoy more time and holidays, the business grew very quickly and very successfully (I’m now semi-retired). Nowadays, I often help business owners to get their work/life balance right, so if you’re in this position and would like some help then please do get in touch.

   Best wishes and Good Vibes

3. Why you should take a career break and Travel the World

   September 8, 2016 11:11 am Leave a Comment

   It’s not everybody’s cup of tea but most people I speak to say they would love to Travel the World. Then when I ask why they don’t just do it, I’m met with too many excuses. Sure, I agree that it’s not easy to just put everything down, jump on a plane and not return for a year. However with some careful planning, breaking down the old self-made mental barriers, and some shrewd saving, it certainly is something that you can achieve.

   This article is based on my experience having gave up my job in my late twenties (which was high earning and a progressive career opportunity), rented my apartment out, severed many more ties and then jumped on a plane to South East Asia. Something inside me issued a stark reminder that life is too short and if I don’t do it now, when will I ever do it. So I took the leap, focused on all the positives and basically made it happen. Exactly a year later I returned an improved and more open person which resulted in me creating a new business which became very successful and gave me freedom in my life. I wholeheartedly credit most of that success to the fact that I went travelling around the world.

   Here are some great reasons on Why you should take a career break and Travel the World:

   1. You will ‘live life’ fully in the present moment
   2. You will see so many wonderful sights and experience amazing things
   3. You will discover and appreciate new cultures
   4. You will learn new languages
   5. You will gain important perspectives in life
   6. You will make many new friends
   7. You will return wiser, smarter and open to new opportunities
   8. You will feel free
   9. You will have an amazing time enjoying yourself
   10. You will be ultimately be happier

    

   It doesn’t mean you need to give up everything and travel the world for a year or more. You can take a series of shorter breaks and have an agreement with your employer to take some time off or even work on your project whilst away.

   If you have kids then there’s always the possibility of travelling for six weeks in the summer and present them to many new cultures and growth-orientated experiences. Many families travel and there is always accommodation available on sites such as airbnb.com. It may take more forward planning to make it happen….

   Financing such a world trip could be the challenge for many people trying to make the dream a reality, but if you want it enough then there is always a way. Start by cutting out all the costs that you don’t really need and make some sacrifices on nights out or the odd ‘treat’. If you have your own place then consider moving in with other people for a short period. Start saving, and saving hard! Making more money will of course help loads so consider asking for overtime at your job or starting a little side business in your spare time. Stay in touch with my website for more tips on creating new passive income streams, and read my previous post Make Money While you Sleep.

   The simple reality is that you don’t really have much time on this earth, and you certainly don’t want to regret things that you didn’t do. Therefore before its too late, start writing down your travel plans now and put the ball in motion for the experience of a lifetime – you won’t regret it!

   One Life – Live it

4. 15 new daily habits to boost your life today

   July 1, 2016 9:39 am Leave a Comment

   Isn’t it easy to get caught up in the normal old routine and feel trapped in the ‘same old same old’? How many times have you set good intentions to start a new routine, a new diet or exercise plan, and then after (usually a very) short time you go back to your old ways? I know, I have been there many times!

   So if you’re determined to make a change in your life now, then read on and incorporate these new habits into your daily routine. Once you have introduced new actions into your daily life they will soon become a habit. Wouldn’t it be great to replace your old habits with positive and productive new habits? Start with a couple at a time until they become regular. No saying “I will try” – get it done as it’s the result that matters!!!

   Good Luck and Good Vibes.

   1. Wake up early

   Ensuring you have a sufficient number of hours of sleep the night before, wake up early and start the day with a positive mind-set. You can achieve so much more earlier in the morning when you don’t have the distractions, and the feeling of satisfaction you get when you’ve completed most of your tasks before other people have even started their day is transforming!

   2. Drink water with lemon

   Having a glass of water with lemon first thing in the morning helps rid your body of toxins that have been stored overnight. Not only does it aid your digestive tract, it also boosts your metabolism, helping you feel energised sooner. A couple of slices of lemon squeezed into the glass is enough to freshen up your morning.

   3. Say out loud the things you’re grateful for

   From the law of attraction, being grateful for the things you have will bring more great things to you. So start your day by saying out loud 10 things that you are grateful for in your life. Don’t think too hard about it, you can be grateful for the simple things in life. Just say the first thing that comes to mind and you will soon be comfortable with this new habit. Finish off the routine by saying Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

   4. Write down your priorities for the day

   We don’t want you to write lists about lists, so keep your to-do list short and focus on the priorities. Stick to no more that a top 10 list as these are priorities after all. I find that writing down an estimated activity time down against each action helps to plan the day better, and also keeps you motivated to get the actions complete. Your sense of achievement increases when you complete the tasks on time, and you can then write a new list of priorities. It really does work wonders!

   5. Read your Desires List

   First of all you should write down all the things you desire in life. Not just the ‘things’ you want but how you want to be living, where you want to go and who you want to be. Each day you should read out this list and truly feel that you are already living them (this is important). This will work on your subconscious and you will start to attract these things into your life. By reviewing this daily you are focusing on what you really want in life in a positive way, which will result in positive outcomes.

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   6. Meditate for 10 minutes

   Having stillness for only 10 minutes each day will have huge positive impacts on your life. Being in touch with the self will help you to become more mindful and aware of what is actually happening. You can control and decrease unnecessary stress that today’s busy life brings. You will gain more control over your emotions and be able to make better life decisions. We cannot control the thoughts that enter our minds, but we can control how we react to these thoughts, and meditation is a great way to slow down the pace of your life and live at peace.

   7. Exercise

   Getting up and moving around every day is one of the most essential daily habits you should get into. Not only will it keep you fit and healthy, but it will add time to your life and provide endorphins to make you happy. Yoga is my personal favourite but no matter what you like, just make sure that you build it into your routine. Similar to meditation, exercise calms the mind and breaks down any stress in the body and mind. Joining a health club also has great social benefits and you will feel great meeting new people.

   8. Smile

   Smiling can make you happy even when you are not. The simple act of smiling sends a message to your brain that you are happy, and when you are happy your body sends out feel-good endorphins. Smiling also makes other people happy and brightens up your day without you even realising it. So be conscious of your mood and make an effort to smile throughout the day and especially when you come into contact with people.

   9. Talk to people

   Our brains are literally created to connect with others. So while it may be great to have some alone time or simply switch to autopilot when going through your daily commute, the truth is that we crave connection. Satisfy your innate desire and the desire of others by reaching out and talking to strangers. A lack of human connection can make you feel depressed, alone and isolated so pick up the phone and make sure you speak to more people every day.

   10. Do at least one thing that brings you joy

   Do something you love every day of your life. Treat yourself and be good to yourself. Our daily lives are full of things that we often don’t feel like doing, so make sure you take some time for yourself and do something that you love. Be ‘in the moment’ and really appreciate doing this thing. It could be something quick and simple but it will make you feel great.

   11. Eat healthy – make it nutritious

   Consider, really consider what you are putting into your body. Learn more about nutrition and cut out the foods that do not provide you with nutrition. Many people are over fed but under nourished. Rather than follow new fad diets, just list the sort of things that you will not eat such as processed foods and high sugar content foods. Buy a juicer and make juices every day to get the nutrition your body needs. Cut out fizzy drinks and drink water instead. These small changes will make huge improvements to your wellbeing.

   12. Listen to motivational audio

   It is easy to fall back into old patterns and get lost in thoughts. Therefore, listening to positive motivational audio helps to bring your thought patterns back to the healthy state you desire. You can listen to audiobooks or even search for some good material on you tube. Just like keeping your body fit, your mind needs constant positive exercise too!

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   13. Connect with nature

   Spending time outdoors in nature is a great way to obtain an improved sense of wellbeing. Researchers have found that regardless of culture people gravitate to images of nature. Our inborn affiliation for nature may explain why we prefer to live in houses with particular views of the natural world.

   14. Be of service to someone

   Ask yourself each day – ‘Who can I serve today’? Try to make someone’s day, every day—and not only for their benefit. Kindness actually has numerous health benefits. Plus, who doesn’t like helping someone? It puts a smile on everyone’s face!

   15. Visualise tomorrow

   This should be done at night before bed. By visualising what you want to achieve the next day, you program your subconscious mind which will prepare you for the morning. You will become more effective and more productive because you’re ready and everything is within your reach. It will also help you to spring out of bed motivated and knowing what you want to achieve.

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5. Why you should use a Business Mentor

   June 29, 2016 10:37 am Leave a Comment

   People like to do things by themselves, to be independent and often don’t seek help. In today’s working environment, there seems to be huge pressure placed on results and often people don’t have that much time to plan accordingly as they’re caught up, head down, churning out work to meet the usually tight deadlines set. The week flies by and you don’t seem to have achieved a great deal of those good intentions set at the beginning of the week. Sound familiar?

   Today, business leaders face more challenges than ever due to the high demand our system places on results, and if not handled properly, this can lead to a disaster in the business, and uncontrollable stress to the individual.

   Every great athlete is surrounded by coaches, mentors and advisors. In a business context, you can think of a business coach as a mentor or advisor who can help you set goals, implement strategies and track your progress so that you can reach your goals in the shortest possible time. You also benefit from a non-emotional objective view of your business and their experience in handling a vast range of situations.

   I used a business coach, a very good business coach I must add, when I had taken my company to a reasonable level, and the results from a few months’ of coaching sessions changed my life and my business. You can read more on my business success in the website, but I’d like to share the main reasons on why I think it’s imperative that you should use a Business Mentor.

   1. It’s tough at the Top

   It can be a lonely job at the top of an organisation and many entrepreneurs I have spoken to admit that they wish they had someone to ‘bounce’ ideas off because often they are unable to discuss certain issues with people in their organisation. If the going gets tough, then the business leader needs to maintain a positive attitude among their team and conceal ‘delicate’ issues so that morale is not affected.

   There may also be certain topics and discussions that they are unable to have with their team due to confidentiality, especially for new ventures or partnerships. So whilst the team are working away on the day-to-day activities of the business, the buck stops with the leader and therefore there is always that added pressure.

   2. What got you Here, may not get you There

   Running a small business has many different dynamics to running a large business, and with the typical goal to grow your business, there comes a time when you need to learn new approaches on how to manage your business.

   When running a small business with a handful of employees, the leader tends to take on many tasks themselves and adopt a repetitive approach on how to lead. Many entrepreneurs (falsely) think that because they are the leader that they must know everything and be able to do all types of tasks from operations to finance and HR. But this often leads to delay and failure because people are consumed by tasks that just don’t suit their skills and they lose focus and enthusiasm for the main duties of the business.

   Using a coach who will be looking at things from a different perspective will help to identify which areas of the business can be outsourced or delegated so that the leader can work on the areas that suit their skills more and to concentrate on the future strategy too.

   3. Personal Growth

   Being a good business leader starts with having a good personal attitude. If you look after yourself then you can look after your business more effectively. Using a coach allows you to not only focus on the business goals but probably more importantly focus on your personal goals too such as health, fitness and general wellbeing. There really is no point achieving successful business goals whilst living a stressful and unhealthy lifestyle or enduring toxic relationships.

   You can learn new positive habits, live a more balanced life having time for your family and for yourself, whilst still achieving positive growth and results in your business. Achieving this ‘balance’ is one of my definitions of success.

   4. Focus

   Many people get caught up in the detail and day-to-day running of the business and sometimes all they seem to be doing is putting out fires. It seems normal to them and they will continue in this loop.

   If you don’t know where you want to go then how will you ever find your destination?

   A coach will assist you to set clear goals of where you want the business to be in the future, and they will help you to focus on this rather than the more trivial matters that take up your time. By focusing on the priorities you will achieve your goals so much more quickly and be better organised. You will learn to manage your time better so that you can capitalise on new ideas and creativity.

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   5. Let go of the Rope

   How hard do you find it to delegate? Do you say that it’ll take longer to show someone what to do, so I’m better off just doing it myself, plus I’ll do it the way I want it? It is very common to be in this mode and people often take too much work on and can never seem to get on top of things.

   By passing on tasks to your team, not only will you release lots of time for yourself but you will also make your team feel so much more valued and part of the company. Providing ownership to your team may seem daunting at first, but you’ll be amazed at the results once you finally do pass on important tasks and decision making.

   By working with an experienced coach you can identify an action plan on how to create more time for yourself and when and who to delegate other activities to.

   6. Accountability

   When you don’t have anyone to answer to, its easy to slack and allow procrastination to creep in. Then it becomes a habit and you wonder why things are not happening for the business. You may set new to-do lists and have good intentions but because there is not much accountability then it often results in an under par performance.

   Having someone to check in with every other week provides you with this accountability, someone independent for you to answer to. We all perform a lot better when we know there is a deadline or there is someone to answer to. This will undoubtedly lead you to gain the confidence, assertiveness and self motivation you need.

   7. Value for Money

   Finding the right coach is important. Someone who has a track record of success in business and someone who has had positive results with their clients. Many coaches talk the talk and learn the theory but may not necessarily have any real business experience

   Of course, there is a financial commitment, and you may think that your business just cannot afford this overhead. However, when you consider that you can make instant improvements in your business, gain more direction and confidence, lead a more balanced lifestyle, pass on more trivial tasks to your team, or drop some unnecessary tasks, and deliver greater results overall, then it shows that an investment in a good business coach can be an investment well made.

   Don’t be too proud to ask for help, for that request may just be the answer you have subconsciously been seeking. Good Luck and Good Vibes!

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6. Find the Passion Within You

   May 17, 2016 1:52 pm Leave a Comment

   What is it that drives you? What is it that makes your heart race? What is that passion locked away inside of you, bursting to get out, if only you didn’t have so many other things to do today? Or another way to look at it – what would you be doing with your life if you had say, £25k paid into your bank account every month forever? This takes the pressure off a little and helps you think of things that you wouldn’t normally have thought were possible.

   We all have a passion, some people however don’t know what it is. But deep down we do know what our passion is. Life can be tough and these days it seems to rush past at a hundred miles an hour, so it can be difficult to actually stop and think about yourself. Too much work, more overtime required, kids have activities tonight, bills to pay, tv to watch, new stuff to buy, less food to try, are all reasons why we put things off. “I’ll focus on me once I finish this, or once that happens” people say to themselves.

   Unfortunately with life’s pressures, money plays a factor and people feel helpless to do what they truly love – what they were born to do. The busyness of life closes the mind and prevents that creative flair breaking through. The following process may just help you when searching for the passion within.

   1. List down your talents

   Think about the thing that you have a natural aptitude for, and that you enjoy. Forget about what you are good at but don’t really like doing so much. Think about the things that you have a flair for that spark joy or can happily occupy you. Identifying things you love that you’re good at is a great way to reveal potential passions. Don’t be concerned if what you love isn’t practical or doesn’t seem a good idea for making a living. That part comes a lot later.

   It should also be noted that you don’t have to be good at something for it to be a passion. You don’t have to ever earn a penny of income from it either. Talent can simply be a clue. When it comes to your passions, the only thing that matters is that you enjoy them.

   2. Follow your excitement

   Do you remember what you enjoyed as a child? A child will be fully present in the moment playing their game until they are done with it and then will quickly move on to the next thing without even thinking about it. Kids are naturally in tune with what excites them. You need to rekindle that relationship with your inner child and play with one thing to the next and see what comes up for you along the way.

   When you follow your excitement, you’ll find that the path often changes – and that’s a good thing. While some of the experiences that excited you as a child or teenager may still be going strong, there are others that you may have lost your passion for, and that’s okay. It can be difficult to let go of things, especially if a part of your identity is wrapped up in them. Let go of your old passions, make a new list and you will make room for your true excitement to express itself.

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   3. Focus on a theme

   Once you have found something that excites you, then focus on that theme:

   Sports
   Music
   Teaching

   Art
   Business
   Travel
   Philanthropy
   and so on…

   Whatever it is that excites you, it will be part of an overall theme that you can connect it with that will help you learn how to discover your passion in life. The truth is that many of you are probably already doing something that is your passion but because of how society defines a “career,” you have (without knowing it) discounted it not realising that you already found it but have minimized it thinking that “There is no way I could make money from doing this”. You would be amazed at how much your subconscious rules your life without even knowing it.

   4. Have fun, make it an adventure

   From my experience I witness people putting too much pressure on themselves to find their passion, as if it will finally make them happy. Instead of relaxing and making it fun, they become too attached to the outcome and don’t allow the creativity to flourish.

   When you deliberately open yourself to noticing things you might enjoy doing, don’t be afraid of getting it wrong. Life is an adventure, always learning and growing as you go, and a lot of the time through results that didn’t quite go to plan. So keep trying new things, have fun, and learn along the way!

   5. Make it happen

   So now that you have worked out what your passion is, the next step is working out how will you go about making the changes in your life so that you can live your passion. You can start surrounding yourself with the type of people that share your passions, join a new club, go for lessons, go back to college. More importantly is to change how you balance your working life, unless of course your passion is your job (in which case you’ve probably already solved this!). Despite what many people may tell you, you don’t need to work every hour under the sun. You can do things smarter, prioritise, and spend time on the things that really matter. That should free up some time to put towards your dreams.

   When you find your passion in life, it might turn out that you want to start your own business. In working life, you are either fulfilling your dream or supporting someone else’s. Don’t let the fear of starting your own business scare you into not trying. With technology, you live in a time that is easier to take your idea and turn it into a business, so why not Find the Passion Within You?

   Peace and Good Vibes

   David Gowans Coaching & Mentoring offers an introductory coaching session to help people to identify their passion and turn it into a business. Find out more here.

7. Launch of David Gowans Coaching & Mentoring

   10:02 am Leave a Comment

   It has been two years since I left the company that I created which eventually gave me the status of millionaire at 38. But things have changed now. I no longer crave those material things for satisfaction. I no longer aim to have the status or be ‘the man’. Things have certainly changed. I sold my fancy car and now drive a Volkswagen campervan, I downsized my home and love my new apartment. I sold some and gave away lots more of my ‘things’. This stuff just doesn’t float my boat anymore.

   I live a great life. I’ve just spent the last four months in Brazil, escaping the Scottish winter. I have the means to be anywhere in the world when I want, and Brazil was a great choice (more on my experiences on other blogs to come). However, something was missing. After being the leader of a fast growing business and taking it to a successful sale in 2012, I had lost my purpose. My aim was always to grow the business, make lots of money and then travel the world forever. And the last few years I did travel a lot. But something was still missing – my Purpose. I dabbled with new business start-ups, gave some coaching sessions to entrepreneurs and worked on some property projects, but I didn’t commit enough to anything because it didn’t excite my passions within.

   The reason for coming to Brazil was two-fold – to escape the dark, wet and windy winter of Scotland, and to truly find my purpose and next step of my life. And it didn’t take long to find it. I dreamt up this website and instantly got excited about the opportunity to pass on my many experiences in business and life that could help other people. It wasn’t about making lots of money anymore, as that didn’t make me any happier. I’m excited because I get the chance to see people achieve things that they never thought possible. They can learn simple new daily habits that will make a big positive difference in their life.

   For entrepreneurs, I will offer to design their exit from their business, whether that is a sale in the coming years, or to achieve freedom by empowering the existing team to take over the day to day running. One of my specialities is strategy and creating a detailed plan of what needs to be done to get the business ready for exit.

   For employees, I will help to find that passion within you that can perhaps lead you to a new profession, a business start up, or just help to make your job more enjoyable. By changing your perception on work, you can really start to enjoy it more.

   Like other coaches, I will of course offer coaching sessions via Skype etc. but the number of clients will be limited. So the aim is to provide free advice, ideas and news via the Blogs. These blogs are based on my three passions of Business, Life and Travel. I already have a number of topics to write about based on some questions that people have sent me so far, and I will continue to write about the things that my community are asking me. So if you want to start making the desired changes in your life and achieve that Success that you’ve always wanted, then sign up for free, get in touch and share your views with me.

   Peace and Love.