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Five 'mistruths' we believe about our business
The five 'mistruths' we believe about our business – habitual thinking that presents an opportunity to delay or defer the successes we deserve.

Mark Franklin
Jul 12 min read


Happiness Negotiation
If you are actively putting off happiness today for a promise of better tomorrow, you are on the wrong side of 'The Happiness Negotiation'

Mark Franklin
Jun 32 min read


Practice makes permanent
'Practice makes permanent' is one of my favourite quotes. In just three words it offers the solution to getting as good as you want to...

Mark Franklin
May 132 min read


How to overcome perfectionism and keep your business moving forward
Struggling to overcome perfectionism as a solopreneur? Discover four practical strategies to stop ‘just right’ thinking from stalling your business progress and start sharing your work with confidence.

Mark Franklin
May 62 min read


Victory Calls
Victory Calls – an instant, accessible and game-changing new coaching proposition from Mark Franklin, The Four Fears® Guy.

Mark Franklin
Apr 292 min read


You only need to play the right notes
You only need to play the right notes - the ones that serves the business story (song) you want to share with the world.

Mark Franklin
Apr 151 min read


If I could fix one thing in your business, what would it be (and why)?
Sometimes, the bravest thing any business owner can do (especially a solopreneur) is put their hand up and ask for help.

Mark Franklin
Mar 252 min read


Where are you on a scale of fearful to fearless?
Knowing where you are makes it easier to decide what you need to do next to get to where you want (and deserve) to be.

Mark Franklin
Mar 41 min read


How brave and brilliant are you at what you do?
How brave and brilliant are you at what you do? The chances are you are much better than you give yourself credit for...

Mark Franklin
Feb 181 min read


Three must-do actions to ensure you get the 2025 you deserve
My hope is that you're firing on all cylinders as you look ahead to what 2025 has to offer (and what you have to offer it). "New Year,...

Mark Franklin
Jan 132 min read


Four reasons not to set New Year's Resolutions
Four reasons to not set New Year's Resolutions, as well as tips to successfully build a new habit without the pressure of the "1st January".

Mark Franklin
Jan 35 min read


Act, auction... avoid
"Act, auction... avoid" will give clarity on what you should be doing in your business. But what about the bravery to then actually do it?

Mark Franklin
Dec 16, 20242 min read


What question do you have the best answer to?
Imagine you all have shops next to each other on the high street. What is it about your window that tells me you are the shop for me?

Mark Franklin
Oct 28, 20243 min read


Proof of how good you really are
"You don't deserve success" For the overwhelming majority of small business owners I worked with over the past twenty years - the key...

Mark Franklin
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Your origin story matters [podcast]
Your origin story matters and is a reminder of how important it is to be you, all of the time.

Mark Franklin
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Don't skip leg day
If 'leg day' was an aspect of your business it would be the boring, unsexy jobs that, actually, make a the biggest difference..

Mark Franklin
Sep 23, 20241 min read


The Five Whys
The Five Whys is a technique that I share with the brave and brill folk I work with, to help them with their clarity & business bravery.

Mark Franklin
Sep 16, 20241 min read


What is your origin story?
What is your origin story? How do you weave who you truly are into your work and the experience(s) you offer your audience?

Mark Franklin
Aug 13, 20242 min read


Who is holding your towel?
Who is holding your towel? Who can you turn to, to ensure you are making incremental gains in your business?

Mark Franklin
Jul 29, 20242 min read


What three things...
In the spirit of the location app, what three things (or three words) would you use to describe your current mindset?

Mark Franklin
Jul 15, 20241 min read
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