Hello Priscilla, 

It's that time of year again when I can carve some "white space" on my calendar, to sit and reflect on my personal and professional goals, measure my results, and make plans for continual improvement in the New Year. 

I am well aware I am one of the lucky people in Maine who have a warm, dry home - despite the powerful storm that swept through the area on Monday.   Today, as I gratefully sip my hot coffee and sit in reflection I wonder:  What would we do if there was no one willing to leave their families for days on end, during the Holiday season, to fire up their trucks, start up their chainsaws, and work in cold, dangerous conditions to move broken trees and restore our power?  Where would we be if no one knew how to run the backhoes, loaders, and excavators to clear and rebuild our roads?  How would we survive without our first responders, firefighters, water rescue, and life-flights keeping us out of harm's way, and rescuing us when we find ourselves in troubled waters?  What would we do without our blue-collar workers? 

You inspire me daily to strengthen my resolve and live out my mission to help blue-collar businesses not only thrive, but to remove economic insecurity, lessen the sweat equity, and ensure you feel appreciated, supported, and have every resource available to succeed. 

And so, my Christmas wish this year is the ability to reach all of you who are out there doing the hard work to let you know my deep, heartfelt gratitude and appreciation.  Here's to a prosperous, successful, and SAFE New Year... 

Your Partner in Success - Priscilla


EDUCATION:
Want to uplevel your business in 2024? Blazing Trails Coaching has partnered with these amazing organizations to bring education, tools, resources, and support to you! (Click links for more information and to register)

AGC - Complete Business Renovation Workshops *zoom*

Business Foundations-Hammering Out a Business Strategy
January 24th - 8:30am-10:30am

Navigating Your Customer Journey
February 14, 2024 8:30am to 10:30am

Mapping Out Your Employee Journey
February 28, 2024 8:30am to 10:30am

Learn to READ (Replicate, Eliminate, Automate, Delegate)
Create Scaleable Systems to Grow, Profit & Succeed
March 13, 2024 8:30am to 10:30am

Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Maine (HBRAME) 
Business Builders Advisory Groups
Do you own a residential construction or remodeling business?  This includes sub-contracting businesses such as plumbing, electric, flooring, roofing - all things residential construction!  If you are looking for a peer group facilitated by an expert in contracting business management and organization, this is for you!  Click the link for more information, or contact HBRAME to inquire about membership.

Institute for Family-Owned Business Next-Gen Affinity Groups
Are you a member of a family-owned business who would like to receive guidance from like-minded people who have dealt with the same issues you face through conversations, and discussions of unique issues for family-owned businesses?  Contact Catherine at IFOB today! catherine@fambusiness.org 


NETWORKING

Institute for Family Owned Business - Holiday Party
Are you a Family-Owned Business? Would love to introduce you to a great group of people!

Home Builders and Remodelers - Business, Builders and Beer
January 18th - 5:30-7:00 pm - Cowbell, US Rt 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
Come enjoy networking, industry education, and great food and drinks!

BNI Profit Partners - Weekly Networking Meeting
Weekly, Wednesdays - 11:30AM - Cowbell, US Rt 1, Scarborough, ME 04074
We are currently accepting applications for bookkeepers, CPA's, landscapers, plumbers, electricians, and more!  Boost your revenues through referrals! Would love to have you as my guest!


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

Blazing Trails Coaching in MaineBiz:
Resources for Family Business Succession Planning

Blazing Trails Coaching featured on AGC Maine Podcast: KEYS with Kelly
Tools of the Trade - A conversation with Priscilla Hansen Mahoney

Blazing Trails Coaching featured on The Randy Forcier Podcast:
Business Coach for Contractors - Priscilla Hansen Mahoney


That's a wrap!

No matter how our paths may cross in 2024 (and I hope they do!)  I wish for you prosperity, growth, health, and wealth in the New Year!


Priscilla Hansen Mahoney
Business Coach for Contractors
Blazing Trails Coaching