by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
Almost every success story that I've heard or know of, brought me to the realization that it all began with a positive mindset.
To say that another way, almost every sad story I've heard or know, I realize it was driven by a poverty mindset: “I am poor and nothing is going to change,” or “I'm not good enough”.
It’s easy to get stuck telling yourself negative stories over and over again.
By Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
There’s nothing more valuable to the entrepreneur than TIME…
When you are growing your agency, the single biggest delay is almost always …
GOING AT IT ALONE.
The best thing you can do as a business owner is:
leverage your time
avoid common mistakes
seek out the advice of experts.
by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Agent
As a business owner, you are in a leadership position, and your leadership style affects not only how your employees view you, but more importantly how they respond to your action (or lack of action).
All leadership positions are subject to this equally.
Many people never really manage to enjoy their lives.
They spend day after day just going through the motions, hoping things will get better. I was guilty of this for years, and let me tell you, it’s no way to live your life or run your business.
by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
2019 is here, and many new opportunities are on the horizon.
It’s been my experience that each year keeps getting better and better, and I’m looking forward to seeing ALL that 2019 has to offer.
We, as small business owners, know that working in sales is not always an easy game. Anyone will tell you that they love it—but often want to pull their hair out.
Many sales superstars of small businesses have those hair pulling moments.
by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
With the new year approaching, it makes sense to ask yourself, "how will 2019 year be any different?"
I am not talking about making a few new year's resolutions. You know, the ones made with a huge amount of excitement, kept for only a few days or weeks with that excitement, and then forgotten about.
We have approached the holiday season, and as you try to juggle your personal life activities along with work, there’s a good chance you will lose focus and momentum in the office.
Here are a few ways to stay focused and maintain high productivity during the chaotic holiday season:
Clear your mind.
by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
We are all creatures of habit. There is very little doubt about that.
If we get a choice of doing what we know versus something we must learn (especially if it includes any level of discomfort), we're likely to get back to our old habits very quickly.
by Bill Gough, Allstate Hall of Fame Member
One of the world’s great business philosophers the late Jim Rohn taught,
“Neglect is a major reason why people don’t have what they want. If you don’t take care of things in your life, neglect becomes a disease.