Blog | Coach David J. Greer

Video: What is a back of the envelope business plan?

Post author:David Greer
Post published:December 22, 2020
Post category:Growth Strategy
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My friend and accountant Bob Cole used to say that he loved when entrepreneurs came into his office with a business plan that fit on the back of an envelope. It made it easy to grasp the essence of what the business was trying to do, how it would work, and the amount of profitability. As businesses grow, we often lose sight of the essence and simplicity of the key drivers of what makes our business successful. Then it’s time to return and write it all down on the back of an envelope again.

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Video: How can I be a sober entrepreneur?

Post author:David Greer
Post published:December 15, 2020
Post category:Alcoholism Entrepreneurs Sobriety
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As entrepreneurs we face special challenges in being sober. Many of the ways we interact with employees, clients, and prospects involve alcohol. In this video, I share my early journey in sobriety and the ways I make it easy for me to either be in business situations involving alcohol or to avoid them all together. I know what it is like to be sober and an entrepreneur. If you are struggling, call me at +1 (604) 721-5732 or Contact Me.

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Video: How much pain are your prospects in?

Post author:David Greer
Post published:December 8, 2020
Post category:Marketing
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Marketing is all about understanding the pain your prospects are in and the way your solution solves their pain. The bigger the pain and the more that you solve it, the higher the value you can charge for your solution. See concrete examples of ways that I have used to show prospects the pain they are in and how your solutions relate to what they are experiencing.

If you want help understanding your market’s pain points, call me at +1 (604) 721-5732 or Contact Me.

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Video: Is alcohol impacting you and your business?

Post author:David Greer
Post published:December 1, 2020
Post category:Alcoholism Entrepreneurs Sobriety
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Many entrepreneurs cope with the stress, pace, lows, and highs of running a business by using alcohol. Alcohol can also take us down and have a massive impact on us and our business. I know. I’m an alcoholic. Fortunately, I have found recovery for many years now. I am dedicated to helping other entrepreneurs like me who realize that alcohol is no longer working for them. There is hope and help. I know, because sobriety not only works for me, but has let me experience the biggest dreams I have ever had for myself. Let’s have a conversation.

If you think alcohol is having an impact on you, call me at +1 (604) 721-5732 or Contact Me.

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Video: How do you make meetings fun?

Post author:David Greer
Post published:November 24, 2020
Post category:Leadership
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I have attended hundreds and hundreds of meetings in my career. I think meetings should be as fun and enjoyable as any part of our work. As an entrepreneur if you want to have fun meetings, you have to take conscious steps to make that happen. Watch my video and discover my steps for doing just that.

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