Debra Russell Coaching

Build Your Foundational Systems for Success

Foundations, business building

During the Pandemic, Debra Russell recommends working on your business. This means setting up your personal and business systems so that you are ready for growth. Will you be ready to take your business to the next level when the world comes off the Coronavirus pause?

What is Professional Development? And Why Do You Need It?

professional development

Why Invest in Professional Development for Yourself and Your Staff? Here’s the bottom line – the more you invest in yourself as a business owner, the stronger you will be as a business owner. Remember, Luck = Preparedness + Opportunity. The essence of business development IS becoming prepared.

Profitable Musician Summit – FREE!

Debra Russell will be speaking at the Profitable Musician Summit (free) – This year’s summit is 100% focused on helping you make more money from your music.

15 Ways To Stay Relevant And Find Success As A Salesperson

From changes in technology to evolving social structures, the business landscape today shifts rapidly. While change can be challenging, it also creates opportunity in every entrepreneurial sector, including sales. My answer is #8 – I hope you get value from it! Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2019/01/23/15-ways-to-stay-relevant-and-find-success-as-a-salesperson/#2294af867cad

Persistence

Persistence is critical to your success in your business and your life.  Persistence is what allows you to put in the “10,000 hours” to deliberately practice your key skills in your sport, your art or your business passion. In business, persistence is the thing that has you call again, when your first call isn’t returned.  […]

Bad Quarter? 13 Ways To Restrategize And Recover

While sometimes it is up for debate, it is generally accepted that, eventually, all companies will have a bad quarter. This usually means that goals were not met, especially revenue goals. My answer is #8 – I hope you get value from it!   Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/09/28/bad-quarter-13-ways-to-restrategize-and-recover/#39a3c5b446d2

14 Ways To Stay Productive At Work When You’re Dealing With A Personal Crisis

From the end of a relationship to the death of a loved one, difficult life events can often throw you for a loop and make you less productive at work. Hardships like this are simply inevitable. My answer is #10 – I hope you get value from it! Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/09/24/14-ways-to-stay-productive-at-work-when-youre-dealing-with-a-personal-crisis/

Starting A Business? 13 Critical Things To Do Before You Quit Your Day Job

At one point or another, most corporate professionals have dreamed of leaving their 9-to-5 behind in pursuit of entrepreneurship. The idea of running your own business is incredibly appealing, especially when stories of people who successfully quit their day jobs seem to be everywhere. But are you really ready to take the leap? My answer […]

Going Through A Late Career Change? 10 Survival Tips

Decades ago, the majority of people chose an industry and stuck with it through their entire careers, from college graduation through retirement. It may seem daunting to switch to a new industry after several decades climbing the ladder in a different one; however, it’s not impossible, and you may even find that you are happier, […]

Bad Press Doesn’t Mean The End: What Your Company Can Do To Recover

Imagine the internet and press are abuzz with news about your firm slipping up. Bad press is a crossroads for a brand, one you will have to cross periodically. With the right steps, companies can regain their footing and potentially gain additional goodwill. Mishandling the issue, however, will damage public perception, perhaps permanently. Members of Forbes Coaches Council talk […]