Since the age of 19, I have worked as an entrepreneur in sales, marketing, and training. For much of that time my primary focus has been in the field of Direct Sales and Network Marketing.  I found that specific industry most fascinating as it posed the greatest challenge. Statistically, most people who start a home-based business marketing products or services to the general population fail.
Sadly, the same holds true in the open market; many self -employed people are unable to generate the financial return required to stay independent.
I find that dilemma unacceptable.

With more than 20 years of research working directly with entrepreneurs in a variety of fields, I found the number one problem was the lack of education about what it really takes to make it in a business of your own. No matter what the business, people have very little access to legitimate training and education about the various aspects of running an independent venture. So they often embark on their journey with no foundational experience, little if any specific training in the building and developing of their business, sketchy support networks and most importantly no plan to guide them.

Paragon Living Institute is where the tools, training and support come together.
Here are the options:

Info on ALL Current Classes & Coaching >>>

5 Steps Training ~ Previously available through Personal Coaching exclusively ~ Now in a series of 3 special training calls, you can work with Paula to get your 5 Step model in place. These are calls for new people who want to work with Paula directly as they are building their strategic business plan, and for Active Paragon Players who are ready to get their graduation papers for Leadership. Paragon Leaders are also welcome to listen in for a refresher on training a new business partner.
This is a very special opportunity to take full advantage of the 5 Steps training, the small group attention of personal coaching and the excitement and support of a growing team.

ALL NEW 5 Steps ADVANCED classes.
A NEW series of Teleconferences!
Especially for people who are working on their 5 Steps and want time with Paula for specialized focus on a particular aspect of the marketing plan.
Working on our marketing plan is an ongoing project as most entrepreneurs know.
Continuing to refine our Image and Target Market, renewing our commitment of Resources, staying on track with our Activity Series and creating and updating our Tools is pretty much never ending.
So, how do you stay motivated, educated and inspired?
5 Steps Advanced is designed to support you in all that ~ because I know that without support most people simply don't meet their goals and objectives. Join me in a small group workshop setting as we look at each of the 5 Steps so you can achieve the vision you have set for your business.

NEW SERIES: WORKSHOP TRAINING
Are you looking to expand your market through online and in-person workshops and presentations? Do you believe you have information that is educational, entertaining and beneficial to your target market? How do you attract your current audience as well as open doors to expanding opportunities? Have you ever wondered what people are thinking after they have attended your event?
In our expanding age of technology more and more people prefer to attend workshops and educational events from the comfort of their own home computer. Paragon Partners International now offers online access to web technology that makes it possible for all Leaders to create and star in their own PowerPoint presentations.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn more about the art of professional performance; online & in person.

Communicating and Selling Effectively is sales training for people who want a proven formula they can use for every conversation.

Why is this the most popular class I offer?

From the October graduating class:

    * “This was a real eye opener on how to talk to people!” Candace
    * “Now I am comfortable talking with anyone. I am a different person.” Cecilia
    * “I love the idea of being able to work IN my comfort zone!! That changes everything!” Lisa
    * “We now have a clear objective and everything has a purpose.” Michael & Flocy

What if we could go into every conversation we have with a potential business partner or an existing customer with our charisma in place?  So our energy and personal magnetism becomes an inspiration for successful sales and marketing? What if we could get others to ask us the right questions? What if we could know how to master the art of driving a conversation with the end destination clearly in mind? So we get more yeses and less nos? What if we actually had a check list of ground rules for finding out whether or not we even want to pitch to someone?  With the CASE course, Paula English teaches all the steps to make communicating and selling effectively an artful, fun, engaging dance.  Pam Budner, What Matters Most

"I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum potential."
- Bob Nardelli CEO, Home Depot

"…a personal coach is better than a best friend." - Sausalito.net

"Coaching is unlocking a person's potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them." - Timothy Gallwey

"A coach maybe the guardian angel you need to rev up your career." - Money

"Part therapist, part consultant, part motivational expert, part professional organizer, part friend, part nag — the personal coach seeks to do for your life what a personal trainer does for your body." - Kim Palmer, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

"Coaching simply speeds up a process of change that would most likely occur anyway if an individual had enough time. Without a coaching program that forces a client to focus and make time, people sometimes miss the real issues they need to focus on." - The Ivy Business Journal, September-October 2000

"If you want to build your business and at the same time have a rewarding personal life, you call a coach." - Robert Schwab, 'Businesses Hire Coaches to Build Winning Teams,' Denver Post

Personal Coaching with Paula starts with a 90 minutes personal coaching assessment. We’ll take a look at your objectives and obstacles, discuss your experiences and hopes for change, and strategize about what steps will be best to get your business started or restarted on the track of your choice.
After the initial 90 minute session, you can decide to continue with regular one on one coaching and you may also decide to include coaching as a part of your team partnership. We’ll look at all the options on our first call.

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