1. Publishing my book “A Private Conversation with money” 2. Recording and editing the audio version of my book 3. Eliminating small friction and irritants in my life one at a time
Read More »Are you a bootstrapper or did you seek seed-funding? Was that the right decision in retrospect? by Richard Friesen
I have both bootstrapped and raised 22 million for a startup during the dot com boom. In hindsight, the VCs should not have invested in my company. I had the kernel of an idea that in the long term, was valuable and produced patents that are now widely used, but …
Read More »How is your company dealing with hybrid work? by Richard Friesen
As a therapist and coach, I haven’t seen someone in my office in maybe 5 years. I see some powerful advantages coming out of video sessions. I can see people from all over the world. (Half my clients are international.) With improved AI, I can get clues to their physiology, …
Read More »What is one trend you expect to flourish in your industry and why? by Richard Friesen
As I watch nascent AI as represented in human likeness and see some early prototypes, the coaching and therapy industry can be duplicated by artificial humans. Far out? Don’t be so sure. My work with my clients brings into conscious awareness their deepest fears and survival instincts and the dreams …
Read More »Can you debunk a common myth within your industry? by Richard Friesen
“It takes willpower, discipline, and motivation to be successful.” I often hear the words “try,” “fight,” “gotta,” “have to,” and “overcome” when listening to clients. They are all in the context of struggle. The harder to push and try, the more energy is wasted. The alternative? A context of awareness, …
Read More »What makes you an expert in your industry? by Richard Friesen
As a therapist for professional money managers and the financially conflicted, I would like to say my academic training and internship made me an expert. But no…the most helpful training was my own therapeutic process with Gestalt Therapy, Reichian Therapy, and most importantly, NLP training. Further, my clients shaped my …
Read More »What podcasts do you most often listen to? by Richard Friesen
I listen to Scott Adams many mornings at 10:00 AM ET. (YouTube and Locals) Why? I experience the jolt of major reframes. My first reaction is “WHAT….NO WAY!” Then, I argue with it in my head…then Hmmmm….then Ohhhhh… then OMG, what if I looked at the issue through that reframe? …
Read More »Share one of your favourite marketing tools, tips or tricks by Richard Friesen
Listening. Repeat what I have heard, only with a slight reframing. Then, I asked, “Does that sound right?” If not, I ask for clarification. Then ask again if I have it right, along with the reframe. Once I get a yes, I also get a subconscious yes to the reframe. …
Read More »What app or software do you utilise most for business and why? by Richard Friesen
Google Docs is number one for collaboration, but for organization, tasks, and planning I use Airtable. What I like is the multiple views (i.e. Kanban) and the ability to create filters. This allows me to see just the issues I want with one click. Once in an issue, I can …
Read More »What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? by Richard Friesen
Stop it! As a “money” coach, some of my clients are active independent traders. Some of them don’t have the personal identity, self-worth or beliefs about how the world operates to be successful. Many clients come to me after having blown out their capital multiple times. If they are unable …
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