The 7 Stages of Small Business Success

Carl Gould to be Keynote Speaker at SBCA SkyFORUM® 2011

Carl Gould — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:00:17 +0000

Washington, D.C., October 20, 2011 — The Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association (SBCA) has announced Carl Gould, author of “The 7 Stages of Small Business Success”, as the keynote speaker on October 26^th at 1pm ET at SBCA SkyFORUM 2011.

Gould will explain the importance of building rapport with customers and how satellite industry professionals can use tips when closing a sale. Using this method with similar professionals all over the world, Gould’s presentation will be education for seasoned and new professionals alike.

Attendees will have access to over nine hours of online sessions for free over the two day event. Starting at 10am ET on October 26^th with a presentation from an FCC Senior Attorney and ending with information on the importance of connectivity in the consumer satellite industry at 7pm ET on the 27^th. Other feature presentations include CE expectations for the holidays and beyond with Ben Arnold, CEA Senior Research Analyst, MDU market and strategies with Opie Williams, President of PACE International and an overview of new business opportunities using broadband satellite Internet with Allen McCabe, Vice President of Consumer Sales at Hughes Network Systems. From business to technology to sales and marketing, “SBCA SkyFORUM 2011 will be the online event to attend for the Consumer Satellite Industry,” comments SBCA Executive Direct Joe Widoff.

Registration is free and open at www.skyforumsbca.com. The online event will be held Wednesday, October 26^th from 10am ET to 2pm ET and Thursday, October 27^th from 3pm ET to 8pm ET.

What Really Drives Your Business?

Carl Gould — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:08:50 +0000

Recently, I witnessed the merger of two businesses. One business was barely cash flow positive, and the other had not even launched yet. While their balance sheets of both businesses had not done anything to impress as of yet, the combined valuation of the two entities was nearly $100M. Why? Because of their off-balance sheet value, their intellectual property, process and people. None of these can be found on the balance sheets, but all drive the value of the business.

Intangible value (off-balance sheet value) can be the single highest driver of value in the business. At some point that off-balance sheet value must become on-balance sheet value. The company must make money, and when you combine the tangible with the intangible, you have a winning combination!

“Carl L Gould is the President and Chief DISCoverY Officer CMT International, LLC
(www.CMTmentors.com), the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization in the world. Carl’s unique approach to executive coaching, business mentoring and performance training helps his clients achieve results worldwide. His latest book, The 7 Stages of Small Business Success – From Startup to 7 Figures in Three Years or Less, will provide entrepreneurs and business owners a step-by-step formula to taking their businesses to the next level”. Gould is also the author and creator of The 7 Stage Turnaround Process (www.7StageTurnaround.com). 7 Stage Consultants help business owners grow their sales, increase their cash flow and lower their expenses using a proven method of business growth strategies. To learn more about our Consultants, go to http://7stageturnaround.com/mtc/mentorlist.php?groupid=1

There is an App for that!

Carl Gould — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:00:43 +0000

I have been having a number of conversations regarding behavior modification recently. Specifically, how to convert online tools into offline action. How can you get an online business tool, like a business planning tool, or an online goal setting program to inspire an entrepreneur or executive to change their behavior? Can an online submission form get a business owner to take consistent action? If your knee jerk reaction is ‘No’, then we think alike. What is the missing link? In my opinion…us! Accountability in the form of another person is a powerful behavior modifier. We play the role of Chief Back Patter or Chief A** Kicker, whichever is required in order to keep an entrepreneur on track. The medium of coaching and consulting is evolving, and the use of online tools to adjust offline behavior will become the new paradigm of consulting and coaching. We need the right tools (and the best tools) to do our work; and it appears those tools are going online. Coaching and Consulting? There’s an app for that! Stay tuned….

Choosing the Right Coach

Carl Gould — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:00:30 +0000

Sabrina Wall is a 7 Stage Consultant and Small Business Advisor in New Jersey. He is a regular contributor to our blog, www.the7stages.com . 7 Stage Consultants work with small to medium size businesses to increase their sales, lower their expenses and grow their businesses. To learn more about the 7 Stage Turnaround Process, go to www.7StageTurnarond.com . To get your copy of “The 7 Stages of Small Business Success”, go to www.The7StagesOfSmallBusinessSuccess.com

Overcome Business Challenges

Carl Gould — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:00:17 +0000

Willard Barth is a 7 Stage Consultant and Small Business Advisor in New Jersey. He is a regular contributor to our blog, www.the7stages.com . 7 Stage Consultants work with small to medium size businesses to increase their sales, lower their expenses and grow their businesses. To learn more about the 7 Stage Turnaround Process, go to www.7StageTurnarond.com . To get your copy of “The 7 Stages of Small Business Success”, go to www.The7StagesOfSmallBusinessSuccess.com

Working With a Coach

Carl Gould — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:00:28 +0000

Maureen Geiger is a 7 Stage Consultant and Small Business Advisor in New Jersey. He is a regular contributor to our blog, www.the7stages.com . 7 Stage Consultants work with small to medium size businesses to increase their sales, lower their expenses and grow their businesses. To learn more about the 7 Stage Turnaround Process, go to www.7StageTurnarond.com . To get your copy of “The 7 Stages of Small Business Success”, go to www.The7StagesOfSmallBusinessSuccess.com

Pro Bono Advice for Local Business Owners

Carl Gould — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:00:03 +0000

The Value of a Discovery Day

Carl Gould — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:00:21 +0000

The Benefits of a Business Specialist

Carl Gould — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:00:54 +0000

Become a Master of Rapport and Influence

Carl Gould — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 03:00:52 +0000

Learn the secrets of the top influencers and persuaders in the world. Lean
how to close the sale in 8 second; and master the one question that will
help you sell your product and service to your customers’ highest values.

“Carl L Gould is the Chief DISCoverY Officer of CMT International, LLC
(www.CarlGould.com), the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization
in the world. Carl is also the president of 7 Stage Turnaround, the world’s
leading business growth experts. Carl’s unique approach to executive
coaching, business mentoring and performance training helps his clients
achieve results worldwide. His latest book, The 7 Stages of Small Business
Success – From Startup to 7 Figures in Three Years or Less, will provide
entrepreneurs and business owners a step-by-step formula to taking their
businesses to the next level”