Meet Innovative Woman Tish Times, networking expert, coach, professional facilitator, speaker, trainer and founder and CEO of HireTimes Training & Coaching Group.
1. How/why did you begin your business?
There are far too many gifted entrepreneurs who have great products or life changing services but few people know about them. Many of these business owners lack the systems necessary to maximize networking opportunities and increase their profits. These entrepreneurs may be uncomfortable in networking settings, they may avoid networking all together, or they may network all of the time but have an ineffective follow up system so they see minimal results. I started HireTimes Training and Coaching Group to help entrepreneurs gain more confidence in their networking communication, make better connections, and therefore get more quality clients.
2. What has been your biggest challenge and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge was letting go of control in my business. I ran my business by myself for almost 4 years so when I brought on my first team member I wouldn’t give her anything to do! I thought I had to do it all, then I quickly realized that I was actually the bottleneck in the business. When I realized that my control issues were really trust issues that had nothing to do with my team, I let go and started seeing tremendous growth in the business.
3. How do you define SUCCESS?
Simply knowing my work honors God and that my efforts are a blessing to the people who I am called to serve. In addition success, to me, means having options to do the things I want to do.
4. If there was one thing you wish you knew before you began your business, what would that be?
I wish I would have understood the importance of hiring a business coach before I started my business. I waiting much longer than I should have because I didn’t understand the value of having a coach. Hiring my coach helped me to see gaps in my business that I never could have seen on my own.
5. What makes you an innovative woman?
I am in innovative woman because I’ve created a unique conference that is new to the Phoenix Valley. The Unstoppable Confidence Networking Conference is designed to facilitate change in the way you network in order to create real results and substantial income from your networking efforts. This conference is unlike any conference you’ve attended with actionable items to help you to easily, powerfully and genuinely engage with your ideal clients. You can register at www.B-Unstoppable.com
For more information about Tish Times visit www.TishTimes.com or connect with her on Facebook and Twitter.