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Mike Skrypnek
- Jul 2, 2019
- 2 min
The key to successful coaching
Expect more than just a coach when you bring Mike Skrypnek into your life. Consider him a friend. That’s because his philosophy about helping people reach their true potential includes fostering close ties with someone they are truly invested in. It’s a philosophy Skrypnek developed through his previous career as a successful financial advisor and now as the principle behind Squamish-based Big Growth Big Impact Coaching. “It’s something I’ve always done,” says Skrypnek. “I’ve
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Mike Skrypnek
- Jun 4, 2019
- 4 min
From Grim Reaper to Coaching
In 2008, the biggest downturn in stock markets since the Great Depression hit. During the worst of it I was on the radio giving five market updates per day…with a smile. I joked, uneasily, when Lehman brothers went under, I tried to be optimistic a few weeks later, when the Dow lost almost 15% in a week…making it a near 40% decline to that point. It was my 13th year in the financial industry and this time things seemed really different. It was definitely one of the hardest pe
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Mike Skrypnek
- May 28, 2019
- 4 min
What is a GROW GET GIVE life philosophy?
Some people have asked me, what exactly is that GROW GET GIVE philosophy of life that you talk about and encourages entrepreneurs to live? It is a simple three part goal I have to help business owners: GROW your business, GET more freedom and GIVE back. It is also an aspirational business philosophy that, I believe, should be pursued by all entrepreneurs. READ it below or Listen to Mike explain it :) It is where you, the business owner, enjoy the real GROWth of your business,
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Mike Skrypnek
- May 14, 2019
- 7 min
Life Lessons from Scarcity to Abundance
I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, in a low income neighborhood in Calgary, Alberta. My parents had convinced my sister and I that we were middle class. Maybe we were middle class in Montgomery, but we certainly not on a wider scale in an affluent business-friendly city. It felt middle class to us. When the National Energy Program was set up in Calgary, in the 80’s low oil prices, rampant inflation and double-digit interest rates crushed the economy. Job losses were staggering, a
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Mike Skrypnek
- Apr 4, 2018
- 1 min
Marketing your Business: Secrets to a GROW GET GIVE life.
One of the most important things I tell all my Big Growth Big Impact Coaching clients in any business is that they must market. Entrepreneurs, sole proprietors and business owners must always be marketing. The key is, that marketing is not just about attracting the people you want to serve but also repelling those you don't, who don't like or won't buy your stuff. In fact, if you truly believe you offer or provide something that you know will help others, make their lives bet
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Mike Skrypnek
- Jan 23, 2018
- 1 min
A book is YOUR Best Business Card
“I really had a lot of dreams when I was a kid, and I think a great deal of that grew out of the fact that I had a chance to read a lot.” – Bill Gates. Books are powerful. The influence they have, the instant credibility an author attains and positioning as the subject matter expert in any room. https://www.facebook.com/michael.skrypnek/videos/172210870057701/ #powerofbooks #subjectmatterexpert #instantcredibility #bestbusinesscardever #giving #training #entrepreneurs #coachi
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Mike Skrypnek
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Five things you MUST GIVE to succeed in business and life
GIVE your word In life and business we are only as good as the commitments we make. Before you take on any project, be sure you can deliver, in its entirety. If you say you are going to do something, do it. Giving this to others allows them to trust working with you or to be in a relationship with you. Give this to yourself and you will not make promises you break. By always living by your word, you will be very clear about what you are willing to commit to. GIVE your attenti
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Mike
- Oct 29, 2016
- 1 min
Incredible day spent to GET more freedom
People, process & systems give you freedom. Last week we had an amazing time w/entrepreneurs in YYC for our Big Growth Big Impact Summit Series #2, "GET More Freedom" event. A big thank you to all attendees. #biggrowthbigimpactsummit #city #advice
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