Who we are …
With offices in the United States, Canada, the Pacific Rim, South Africa, and Europe to name a few, and over 1000 Business Coaches worldwide, Dominick F. Mills, Esq. and Next Step Business Coaching – Los Angeles,, operate with you … the corporate executive and/or business leader in mind. Unlike most traditional consulting firms, the Next Step coaching process is structured to provide both short and long-term assistance through our Mentoring approach. Backed by over 15 years sharing owners’ & managers’ secrets of success & effectiveness around the world, our clients, and the hundreds of thousands of clients & seminar attendees worldwide attest to the power of our approach, business systems and programs. Based on proprietary operations, sales, marketing, and business (team) management systems, we will teach you and your team to increase business revenues and profits, while improving teamwork within, often quite dramatically. In addition, you will learn to further systemize your business so that your business works better on its own. The result, you are able to work more on your business vs. in your business, enjoying the fruits of you labour. As your Coach I have broad & deep business experience, and have worked with a vast number of Executives who, like you have invested their time, money, and energy to meet the goal of seeing their business ventures and system grow and become more successful. Our goal in business is quite simple…to help you reach your goals.
Why would I need a Business Coach?
It’s a simple fact. Every, truly great performer, whether an elite athlete, Executive, Business Owner or performing superstar, is surrounded by a mix of coaches and advisors. As the pace in the world of business increases, and becomes more competitive…it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with change, let alone the latest innovations in operations, sales, marketing, and management strategies. Having a business coach is no longer a luxury… it has now become a necessity. On top of all this, it’s difficult to get a truly objective answer from yourself. Clearly you can survive in business without the help of a coach, but it’s almost impossible to thrive!
What is an Alignment Meeting?
This is where we start with every Coaching client. You’ll invest 3 or more hours to allow your Coach to learn as much as possible about you and your business, including your goals, your challenges, your sales, your marketing, your finances, and much, much more. All of this with 3 goals in mind: 1st, to get a ‘snapshot’ of where your business ‘is,’ right now. 2nd , to clarify your goals, both personally and in your business. And 3rd, to get the crucial pieces of information needed to create your individualized Next Step Business Coaching Plan for the months to follow. This is not a traditional business or marketing plan, rather a step-by-step plan of Action that you’ll use as a guide together with your Coach, and work through as you continue with the Coaching Program…. So, what is a Coaching Program? Simply put, it’s where you and Next Step Business Coaching – Los Angeles work for approximately 1 hour every other week one-on-one or in a group setting, or each week if you so choose, to help make your goals a reality. Weekly coaching sessions and goal setting enable you to create, implement, test and measure strategies. Together you and your Coach will develop new strategies and business systems so your company becomes more successful and a better place to work. And, in the one-to-one coaching environment, you or your team will learn all that is needed to make your business vision become reality. Your coach will dedicate a minimum of 4 hours a month to work with you on your operational, sales, marketing, team-building, and business development initiatives, and every element of the Action Plan we developed from your Alignment Meeting. Unlike other consultants, ActionCOACH – Los Angeles will do more than just show you what to do. They’ll be with you when you need them most…as each idea takes shape, as each campaign is launched, when you need little pointers for making ‘it’ happen, when you need someone to talk to, when you’re faced with daunting challenges, and most importantly, when you’re just not sure what to do next. Your Coach will be there every step of the way.
Why Weekly Sessions?
If you’ve been in business for more that a few months, you’ve seen at least one or two ‘quick fixes’…. Most consultants seem to act as if they can solve all your problems in a few hours or a few days. We believe that long term success is not gained by just scraping the surface and then doing it for you…rather it means do it with you, showing you how to do it, working alongside you, and creating your success…together. Through weekly coaching sessions we’ll work on different areas of your business. Week by week you’ll not only see your goals become a reality, but you’ll have the confidence, the knowledge, and the skills to make it happen, again and again, even after your initial program is completed.
How can I be sure this will work in my industry and in my business?
We’re experts in the areas of operations, sales, marketing, business development, business management, and team building…and, with literally hundreds of different team and profit-building strategies, you’ll soon see how truly powerful our systematized approaches are. On the other hand, you are the expert in your business…and together we can apply our systems to make your business more effective. Add to this the fact that at least one Action Coach from our worldwide network will have either worked with, managed, worked in, or even owned a business that was the same or very similar to yours. We have the full resources of the global Action Team to call upon for any and every challenge you might have. That means hundreds of experts, ready to help you.
Won’t this just mean more work for me?
Clearly, when the initial plan is set up with us, it might seem like a great deal of work…but then, no one ever said attaining your goals would be easy. In the first few months it’ll take some work to adjust, some effort to get over the ‘hump,’ so to speak…but the further you get into the program, the less effort you’ll have to make. You will, however, be literally amazed at how focused you’ll become and how much you’ll get done. With your focus, our coaching, and most importantly, our Action Systems, you’ll be achieving a great deal more with the same, or even less work.
But, how will I find the time?
Again, the first few months will mean change from what you are currently used to…not because of extra work, but because of new tasks. ActionCOACH – Los Angeles will show you how, on a day-to-day basis, to get more done with less effort. After those first few months you’ll find that you’re not working more, just differently. Then, depending, of course, on your goals, from about month 6 onwards, you’ll begin to see the results of all your efforts…and, if you choose, you can begin working less than ever before. It’s important to remember, that it’s about changing what you do with your time…not putting in more of it.
How much will this cost?
Nothing…if you consider it from our perspective. That perspective is the difference between a cost and an investment. Everything you do with us, and ActionCOACH – Los Angeles is a true investment in your future. Not only will you begin to create great results in your business, but you’ll end up with both an entrepreneurial education, second to none, and the knowledge that you can repeat your business successes, over and over again in other ventures. Of course you’ll have to invest, but based on the expected returns, the investment is nominal and will depend on the size of your business and the scope of our undertaking together. Just like having a marketing manager, a sales team leader, a trainer, a recruitment specialist, and a corporate consultant, all for a nominal investment.
Will it cost me more to implement the strategies?
Give ActionCOACH – Los Angeles just a half an hour and you’ll see how to turn your marketing effort into an investment that will yield sales and profits rather than just running up your expense. In most cases we’ll actually save you money by exposing approaches that aren’t working for you. And yes, you’ll likely have to spend some money to make some. When you follow our simple testing and measuring systems you’ll never again risk more than a comparatively few dollars on any one campaign. When we establish the ones that do work, we make sure you keep profiting from them, time, and time again. Remember, if you use the traditional ‘accounting’ way of reducing costs, you will only ever add just a few percentage points to your bottom line. Following our formula, you’ll soon appreciate that by driving sales, marketing, and income growth, your possible returns become exponential… The sky’s the limit, as they say.
Are there any Guarantees?
To put it bluntly…no! We won’t promise any specific results, nor will we guarantee the goals you set will become a reality. And this is because we’re your coach….you’re still the player, and it will always be up to you to ’take the field.’ We will push you, cajole you, help you, be there for you, and even do some things with you…but in the end, you’ve still got to do the work. Ultimately, only YOU can ever be truly accountable and responsible for your own success, and we know this to be true. We can guarantee to provide the best service and support available, to answer your questions and challenges promptly, and with the most current and appropriate processes and approaches. And last but not least, ActionCOACH – Los Angeles is fully committed to helping you become successful, whether you like it at the time, or not. That’s right. Once we’ve helped you set your goals and create your plan, we’ll do whatever it takes to make sure that you reach, and stretch, and strive with all your might, to achieve your goals…and all you desire. At the same time we’ll be sure to promote balanced living as an over-riding theme in all we do. This is to ensure you never compromise either the long -term health and success of your company, or yourself. Most importantly, your personal values, and what’s important to you won’t be compromised.
What results have other business owners had?
Results have ranged from those previously working 60, even 80 hours a week, to now working just 10…right through to increases in revenue of 100’s to even 1000’s of percent. Results will speak for themselves, so be sure to get a copy of our DVD/CD for specific examples of real people, with real businesses from around the globe, getting real results.
Can you write ads, letters, and marketing pieces for me?
Yes, ActionCOACH – Los Angeles can do it for you, or we will train you to do it for yourself, or we can simply critique the marketing pieces you’re using right now. Should you want us to do it for you, for a low, one time fee, you won’t get just one piece, rather we’ll design several for you to take to the market to test which one is the best performer. If it’s just a critique you’re after, for an even lower fixed fee we’ll work through your piece and offer feedback on, if required, what to change, how to change it and what else you should do. Last, but not least, we can recommend a variety of books or resource materials which provide a ‘home study’ opportunity for you.
Why would you also recommend books, tapes, etc.?
We do this to save you both time and money. You can learn the basics on your own time so that when we get together we’ll be working on the higher level implementations rather than the very basic ‘how to’s.’ This provides a very powerful way for you to speed up the coaching process and, as a result, achieve phenomenal rather than just great outcomes.
When is the best time to get started?
Yesterday, of course! Seriously, Right now! Today! This minute! Before you take another step! Waste another dollar! Lose another sale! Work too many more hours! Miss another family event! Forget another special occasion! Far too many business owners wait. Wait for the mystical, magical experience, the ‘laying on of hands’ that will transform them and their business to the “one” of their dreams. They believe the old saw about working harder will make it all better. Remember, what you know got you where you are…to get to where you want to go, you’ve got to make some changes…and more than likely learn new things. There is no time like the present…right now…to get started on your dreams and goals.
How do I get started?
Get back with your ActionCOACH – Los Angeles representative. There’s only very simple paperwork to complete and then you’ll be on your way. You’ll have to invest a few hours to expose your ActionCOACH to everything about you and your business. Together you’ll create a plan…and that’s when the ‘work’ starts. It may seem like a big job at the beginning, but with an ActionCOACH, you’re sharing the load…and together you’ll accomplish great things. If you don’t go ahead with us, a year form now you’ll wish you had started!
