
Video PodcastThe Five Stages of Business
Michele Scism, Business Coach and Business Strategist asks - "Do you ever have trouble figuring out what is that next step in business?" Traditionally, business has been ascribed three levels - Startup, Growth, or Leveraged - I would say that there is so much in...

Take Action Get Profits Radio: with guests Pamela Gockley & Zenovia Andrews
Michele is excited to be interviewing Pamela Gockley and Zenovia Andrews on November 3 at 2pm Central. You can call in live or catch a show recording here.

Video Podcast: Build Visibility with Centers of Influence (COI)
Michele Scism gives some examples of how businesses can increase their visibility by creating relationships with other relevant businesses to and make themselves Centers Of Influence within their own particular field.

Be VERY Afraid
What are you afraid of in your business? In my nearly five years of helping entrepreneurs bust through their fears, here are the ones that I see most often: 1. Fear of Not Making Enough Money This is the one that stops most entrepreneurs cold. They are afraid that...

Video Podcast: Is Your Business Leaking Money?
Ever wondered where in your business you could make more money? Or even better, keep more money? I am a third generation entrepreneur and this is a trick I have learned along the way. This is what I do in my business - at least once a quarter - that helps me keep more...
PRESS RELEASE: Michele Scism Helps Business Owners Prepare for Scary Times and Teaches How to Take Action Get Profits
Michele Scism of Lake Charles, LA & CEO of DecisiveMinds LLC, shares her secrets to overcoming fears and facing the hidden goblins of being a business owner Houston, TX: It’s not ok to be scared when it comes to running a business where hidden goblins, spooky...

Take Action Get Profits with Michele Scism with her guest Robin Samora & DJ Swinyar
Michele is excited to be interviewing Robin Samora and DJ Swinyar on October 27 at 2pm Central. You can call in live or catch a show recording here. Robin Samora is a PR, Promotions and branding specialist with over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500...

Video Podcast: Is Sympathy Costing You Money?
Ever wondered what the difference between "sympathy" and "empathy" is for the entrepreneur? I'll give some examples of exactly what I mean - and see if you have heard some of them - and whether it has kept you from making a sale... By way of illustration I will tell...

Legacy: What Stage of Business Are You In?
I presented all new material at Take Action Get Profits this year. The participants found it very helpful so I wanted to share some of it with you in series of blog posts. This first post takes a look at the 5 stages of business. Where is your business? The very...

Video Podcast: Sales Tips For Speakers
As a speaker, have you ever found yourself in a position where you have had a great reaction from the audience, you make your offer at the end, and then no-one buys - leaving you wondering what went wrong? I witnessed something at an event that is a big faux pas for...