Maya Bailey's (mayabailey) Blog

I find that so many of my clients avoid marketing when it comes to their sphere of influence. And yet statistics show that your sphere of influence can be the greatest source of referrals. This article show you how to dig in and get the “gold.” Tip 1: Define and Rate your Sphere of Influence When...

THE BIG MISTAKE: “The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.” How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? “Wait! Are you suggesting that I should ...

"I don't know why I'm sabotaging myself.” I hear this statement every day from clients and prospective clients. This sentiment is extremely common amongst both seasoned and new entrepreneurs. I hear many examples of self sabotage in my coaching practice and many pleas for help to reverse self sab...

The biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs make in dealing with their clients and colleagues is that they are unconsciously committed to "people pleasing." Watch out for these signs and find out whether you are inadvertently falling into a "people pleaser" pattern. If so, you'll be shown an alte...

Part 1: The Problem I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation. They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline is alwa...

Are You Getting the Results You Want? If you are working long hours, feeling exhausted, and not getting the results you want, you are not alone. Having been a business coach for entrepreneurs for over 13 years, I often hear my clients saying things like, “Why do I always seem to get clients that ...

Do you find yourself avoiding certain types of clients? Do you find yourself unable to speak the truth to your clients when their expectations of your services are unrealistic or if in real estate their properties are overpriced? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your “people pleaser” pattern of...

One of the issues that has surfaced in my career as a business coach over the years is the issue of intimidation. Many clients who come to see me for coaching, want to work with higher end clients. However, what they usually say to me is this “I want to work with higher end clients, but I feel in...

What does it mean to "sharpen your saw?' According to Dr. Steven Covey, "sharpening your saw" means; “Increasing your personal production capacity by daily self care and self-maintenance.” Why is this important? In my 13+ years of coaching success minded entrepreneurs to help them maximize their ...

As a business coach for entrepreneurs, I often hear my clients say to me, “I just can’t pick up the phone and call my sphere of influence.” “Why not?” I ask. These are the responses I get: “I don’t know what to say.” “I can’t ask my friends or business.” “I have no reason to call.” “I don’t want ...