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Mark Franklin - The Four Fears® Guy

If I could fix one thing in your business, what would it be (and why)?

Published 10 days ago • 2 min read

That's a big question to start the week Reader,

It's also quite presumptive of me – to suggest something in your business is broken. How (very) dare I?

And yet... is something a bit askew?

Tell me where you're at right now. On a scale of one-ten (ten being "everything is rosey thanks Mr Nosey"), how's business?

Continuing the presumption...

Two questions for you then (assuming you're not a 10/10):

  • What are you doing to move the score from where it is to where you want it to be (and where it deserves to be)?
  • What can I do to help you move the score from where it is to where you want it to be (and where it deserves to be)?

Seriously. What can I do to help?

The bravest thing any business owner can do (especially a solopreneur) is put their hand up. I get it – I'm guilty of it too! We love trying to do it all ourselves (it's our business, our baby). We don't want to let go of anything, relinquish control or admit defeat.

But what if that next 'win' sits just outside your existing Comfort Zone? (spoiler alert - it does). What difference would it make if you raised that hand?

Two completely free 'test drives

  1. ​Take the Business Bravery Quiz – Designed for small business owners, this will help you find out a little more about where you already shine and what is stopping you from shining brighter*
  2. ​Book a 30-min call – You'll be amazed what we can unlock in half hour. It might be the conversation you needed to have

The best song on Bon Jovi's seminal 1986 album, Slippery When Wet, is Raise your Hands.

I mean I'm not a huge fan, but they made a good point with that one!

Other ways to 'Put your hands in the air...'**

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Thursday 10th April, Cotswold Hotel & Spa, Chipping Norton. Tickets just £79

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Announcing the next 'Taste of Victory' Masterclass

Looking to raise your hand a little higher? My next online masterclass takes place on Wednesday 23rd April (11am UK). We'll definitely get into taking your score and nudging it closer to ten.

As always, there are only five spaces available, so be quick.

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Mark Franklin
​The Four Fears® Guy
​www.markfranklin.co.uk

* Already taken the quiz? Then move on to option two.

** If you didn't then want to say "...and wave them like you just don't care", I'm not sure we can still be friends.

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Mark Franklin - The Four Fears® Guy

Author, Speaker, Mindset Expert & Business Strategist

My passion is helping small business owners embrace The Four Fears® – the four most common mindset barriers preventing them from enjoying the success they deserve. "What are The Four Fears®?" I'm so glad you asked... :-)

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