When it comes to reaching your goals, it’s best to begin by knowing where you stand and seeing your true self. You could look in the mirror and get a surface glance. But to really know where you are at sometimes takes another, more critical set of eyes. Mike Skrypnek has that kind of focus. A top performing business coach and owner of Squamish-based Grow Get Give Coaching, he is intuitive, listens and learned long ago one of his greatest strengths is seeing the potential in o

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

In the famous scene, the where Mel Gibson, William Wallace, is inspiring his countrymen, the Scottish army to control their destiny against English suppression before the Battle of Stirling, their future and their FREEDOM was in their hands. “And dying in your bed many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days from this day to that for one chance, just one chance, to come back here as young men and tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will n

Most businesses choose to race to the bottom. They pursue the lowest price point, the broadest customer base and the biggest selection – a commodity. You can definitely choose to go there in business, but it will undoubtedly result in challenges with profit margins, lack of differentiation, vulnerability to competition and stress with scale, processes, and energy. [Read on or listen to Mike tell this story] On the other hand, specialty and niche businesses scream value. There

Stand atop your mountain. Become credible in the eyes of your customers. Authority positioning is a blend of experience, expertise, and perception. Your experience allows you to position yourself in a market where your expertise can be leveraged by customers who perceive you to be the most credible authority on the subject. Building your mountain of credibility can be done in many ways and you must start now if you wish to secure your position as the subject matter expert in

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

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,

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

Recently I was a special guest on Heather Andrews' podcast program, "The Heather Andrews Show" powered by Tenacious Living Network. The topic of our conversation was my Grow, Get, Give philosophy. I hope you enjoy it. What does a Grow Get Give life mean? It is a philosophy of life that guides me and my actions. It is a statement that reminds us of the bigger impact we can have and the importance of what we do every day. It is an aspirational mantra. As a coach, it is my m

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

“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

Follow link to see FaceBook Live. I discussed the five things you must GIVE to succeed in business and life. Give your WORD Give your ATTENTION Give your SERVICE Give your ENERGY GIVE your HEART #growgetgivesecrets, #givenow, #giveandserve, #bigimpactgiving #giving #coaching #entrepreneurs #businesscoach #philanthropy #impact #career #training #coachmike #growgetgive #MyBusinessMagazine

Mike Skrypnek, or “Coach Mike” as his clients affectionately call him, is determined to make a big impact, each and every day, in every way, with every entrepreneur with whom he connects. In his very first book - “Philanthropy; An Inspired Process” published in 2010, Coach Mike announced an ambitious personal goal – to help guide the families and the entrepreneurs he advised to consistently redirect one million dollars per year to charitable causes. Coach Mike not only achiev