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Appreciative Loving at Communiversity

Appreciative Loving

Chuck will discuss the theory of Appreciative Inquiry that helps people focus on the good in others. This class is an exploration about focusing on what is truly working in relationships. You have the power to teach others how you want to be treated, and to create loving relationships. Come learn how to harness that power.

Chuck has a Masters in Counseling Psychology from UMKC and is also a Certified Professional Coach.

CONVENER: Chuck Franks (816-885-2526)

E-mail: chuck@innerstrengthquest.com

Web site: www.innerstrengthquest.com

Problems with social media and computers not new. Either iron them or don’t wear any but don’t let them get in a wad or bunch

Attracting New Clients and Grow your Business

#2105 A or B

Attract New Clients and Grow your Business

Come learn what hands-on business owners and entrepreneurs are doing to attract and drive business to them. The new rules of marketing shift the focus from interruption/outbound to inbound which is about being searchable and relevant on the internet. We will cover topics such as SEO, social media, Facebook, Linked in, Twitter, and blogging. Come learn how to easily grow your business.

Chuck’s challenge to you is type in “Life Coach Kansas City,” see if he is on page one of Google. Isn’t that where you want to be?

Chuck is a Business Relationship Coach in Kansas City who helps individuals enhance their lives by enhancing their relationships.

CONVENER: Chuck Franks (816-885-2526)
E-mail: Chuck@InnerStrengthQuest.com
Web site: www.InnerStrengthQuest.com
CLASS FEE: $9
Sec. A: 1 session; Tuesday, October 6; 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM;
Sec. B: 1 session; Monday, October 5; 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM;
MEETS: University Center, Alumni Rm., 50th & Rockhill Rd.,
UMKC Campus, KCMO; LIMIT: 25

Register here: Communiversity

More detailed class and learning experience to follow.

Public Relations is the Key

I stole the following quote directly from Concera Media’s website. I admit it. Lindsay Shannon just twittered about me as a #followfriday and I thought I’d check him out while I’m having my morning coffee.

“Integrated Public Relations and Marketing

Using both traditional and social media public relations tactics, Concera Media can help you connect with the media and influencers in your industry – online and offline.”

I’ve been trying to bring home the idea of what social media really is and WOW here it is. Public relations. As everyone already knows I see the world as relationships. What type of relationships do you have with yourself, your family, your customers and what type of relationship do they have with you or your business? They also mention marketing but to me marketing is getting the word out about yourself. It is the Public Relations part that makes customers loyal to you, if you do it correctly.

Using social media is really about building that relationship. Going deeper then a superficial hello. People go back to restaurants sometimes just because they feel like the wait staff know them and make them feel welcome.  Have you ever been sitting in a diner and someone walks in and from across the room the waitress yells “Morning Mike, your late today I was looking for you a half hour ago.”  Do you relate to your customers like that?  Do you even know their name?

I have a gym membership and when they scan my card the best public relations step they can do is say “Have a good workout, Chuck”. Some just say hello, or have a good workout. But the employees that take the time to use my name in that split second make me feel like I’m special.

Share what you do that makes your customers feel special?

Google search results

I received an e-mail from Google today and I didn’t really read it. I did however save it to go back and read later.

To my great interest they actually sent me some relevant information about statistics for searches for Inner Strength Quest Coaching.

Google Statistics for August 2009

So is this good? You tell me.

New app that makes Twitter easier.

Everyone has expectations. Why not Exceed them?

This is a short video of the basics of business transactions.

There are 3 possible outcomes.

You decide which outcome is your goal.

Did I miss anything?  How are you exceeding your client’s expectations?

If you need help exceeding your clients expectations contact me.

Love Yourself First!

Relationships with other people can come and go. Your relationship with yourself is the one that you need to not only focus on but also be proud of.

I wrote this post to a friend and then decided it was advice I’d give to anyone so I’d changed a few words to make it let specific but wanted to share it with everyone. I’m tagging it as leadership because we truly are leading our own lives. Sometimes we just forget we have so much freedom to choose where we lead ourselves.

You are a beautiful soul that shines bright.

Only let people in that make your light brighter, if they dim it then they are not supporting and helping you grow toward your true brilliance.  You have a choice to grow from every situation, positive and negative. Some of our greatest growth in life comes from the worst situations we go through. It never really feels like it at the time but it all adds up to make us who we are.

All you can do it focus on being someone who adds to your own brilliance and not dim your own light.

Love yourself first. When you do you role model positive behavior for others. You also become grounded in love which attracts others who are grounded in love to you.

Chuck Franks

Relationship Coach

Help your clients market you, for you!

Press Release:

August 25, 2009.

Chuck Franks will be speaking to the St. Louis ICF Chapter of Coaches on the power of Word of Mouth Marketing through social media.   Moving your clients from loyal customers to rabid fans is easy if you exceed their expectations.  Chuck demonstrates through highlighting social media tools how to allow your clients to help you market what you do.

He will discuss the, New Rules of Marketing; No longer do the old rules apply. If you don’t know the difference, this presentation will make a difference in the way you view your marketing.

Leaders in marketing are sharing that you need to engage your audience. Chuck is a colorful engaging speaker that not only gives valuable information but engages the audience to share how they are and can move from being unique to being remarkable.

Chuck invites you to come join and be a part of the conversation.

Chuck Franks, PCC, Professional Certified Coach
Business Relationship Coach
Creating the life you want, through enhancing the relationships you have!
816-885-2526
www.InnerStrengthQuest.com
“Yigaquu osaniyu adanvto adadoligi nigohilvi nasquv utloyasidi nihi” Cherokee-
May the Great Spirit’s blessing always be with you.

Join us:
Date: Tuesday, August 25
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Center of Clayton
Cost: $10 in cash or check made out to St. Louis Coaches