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International Speaker and Business Coach Amanda Bedell, Named Focused.com’s Coach of the Year

International Speaker and Business Coach Amanda Bedell, Named Focused.com’s Coach of the Year Award Renamed as Adrian Ulsh Coach of the Year Award in 2023   [McMinnville, OR, November 9, 2023] — BCC Business Consulting is proud to announce its founder, Amanda Bedell, as the recipient of Focused.com’s prestigious Adrian Ulsh Coach of the Year award. Amanda’s dedication and unwavering commitment to empowering small business owners have made her a standout choice for this recognition. A visionary entrepreneur with a mission to break the barriers that limit small business success, Amanda’s storied journey in business is nothing short of remarkable.

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How to Sell to New Prospects

We’ve all experienced the excitement and anticipation of attending a crucial industry networking event. With limited time to spare, we understand the importance of maximizing every opportunity to secure valuable customers. From meticulously selecting the perfect attire to ensuring your business cards are flawless, you leave no stone unturned. However, amidst all the preparations, the question lingers: How can you truly excel at making an outstanding first impression? Let’s dig into this. Before you put together your approach, you’ve got to be crystal clear on who you want to work with. If you go in with a “spray and pray”

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About Last Week’s Rookie Mistake

Last week, I inadvertently sent my weekly email to myself instead of addressing it to the people on my email list. It was an oversight from my adaptation to a new CRM, and I deeply regretted it as it caused confusion and seemed unprofessional. The funny thing, and I think you’ll relate to this, is my assistant texted me the minute she saw it and promptly said, “Why don’t you have me handle these emails?!” It’s a valid point, and I could come up with countless excuses, but the truth is, I’m deeply committed to personally writing you each week,

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Unleash Your Business Potential: The Path to $1MM in Revenue Awaits

Today, I had an epiphany while writing this blog post, realizing that what I had planned to share might not be what you truly need to hear right now. So, allow me to take a different approach that I hope resonates deeply with you. Let’s set aside the noise and focus on Web2 — the powerful realm of social influence that holds immense potential for your business. As a small business owner, the social aspect may have been unintentionally overlooked. Take a moment to reflect on your website. Does it simply resemble an online business card or, dare I say,

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Who is Your Target Audience?

Some business owners feel that they need to sell their product or service to everyone – anyone and everyone listening. While that may make sense to some, think about your last purchase. Do you believe that everyone in your family, town, city, or state purchased the same product as you? If they purchased the same product or service, did they also purchase it for the same exact reason?   Why You Want to Have a Targeted Audience This is why you need to figure out who your ideal avatar is for your business. If you waste time trying to target

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