I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
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It's hard to find an adult (even a really young one) who has not been invited to join Mr. Rogers Neighborhood at some point in their childhood. The genial Fred Rogers began broadcasting his children's show on US public television in the late 60s, with his last episode recorded in 2001. Over 31 seasons, Mr. Rogers became a paragon of treating children with and teaching them empathy and mutual respect. So when I came across a TikTok creator who prompted ChatGPT to utilize Mr. Rogers formula for effective communications to rewrite her marketing emails, I was very intrigued. I did not, however, expect the results to be so next level. Of course, I had to try it myself using my preferred platform Claude.ai. Here's my prompt: Use Mr. Rogers 9 rules of talking to children to craft marketing/sales content on the value of working with a business growth coach to increase profitability and expedite success. Here's what I got back: Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of growing your business? That's perfectly normal. Many successful business owners have felt exactly the way you do right now.
Just like learning any new skill, building a thriving business takes time, patience, and often, a guiding hand. You might wonder, "Can't I figure this out on my own?" Of course you can. You're capable of great things – you've already proven that by building your business.
But consider this: every Olympic athlete, despite their incredible talent, works with a coach. Why? Because a coach brings perspective, experience, and proven strategies that can save you years of trial and error.
Every day, business owners like you, with the help of a coach, are discovering simpler ways to:
—Turn their confusion about growth into clear, actionable steps,
—Transform their time management struggles into efficient, productive days, and
—Convert their financial concerns into stable, predictable profits.
You've built something special with your business. You've put in the hard work, the long hours, and the dedication. Now it's time to take that foundation and build something even greater.
If you're ready to move from uncertainty to clarity, from planning to achieving, let's have a conversation. No pressure, no obligations – just an honest discussion about where you are, where you want to go, and how we might work together to get you there.
Honestly, I don't think I could have written better (and I've got a masters degree in writing)! But, what do you think? Does this Mr. Rogers-'ified' copy resonate with you? Do you feel any more compelled to explore business coaching as a valuable investment in your success? I'd love to know. And, if you use this hack in your own business, please share the results with me. Until next time, P.S. If you missed it, last week I shared Ways to Help those impacted by the LA wildfires. Your success is our strategy! No longer want to receive my newsletter but don't want to miss my special offers and announcements? Click here. |
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I help entrepreneurs leapfrog over the typical potholes that derail most small businesses with inspiration, motivation, education, and support across a wide range of business topics drawn from over a decade of running my own business, teaching entrepreneurship for the City of New York, and coaching and consulting privately with dozens of women and minority small business owners. Honestly, why go it alone when help is an email away?
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