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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

Is It Time to Bring in a Partner? Evaluating Strategic Partnerships in Small Business

In business, there often comes a moment when you realize you need more hands on deck—or a new set of skills that you don’t possess. Enter the idea of a partnership. Whether it’s a friend, a colleague, or someone you’ve worked with professionally, the concept of a business partner can sound appealing. But before diving in, it’s essential to evaluate the opportunity thoughtfully. Here’s how you can approach building a successful business partnership.

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Hakkola Horizons: A Strategic Partner for High-Impact Wellness Leaders

In today’s wellness industry, leaders face unique challenges. The journey to create a high-impact business that both thrives and contributes meaningfully to communities is often demanding and complex. Wellness leaders, by nature, are committed to the health and well-being of others, but the daily demands of business can lead to overwhelm, disconnection, and strategic paralysis.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

Creating a 3-Year Vision for Your Business: How to Set Clear Goals and Stay Aligned with Your Passions

As a service-based business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of the bigger picture. Taking time to envision where your business will be three years from now allows you to set clear goals that align with your passions. Here’s how you can create a powerful 3-year vision and use it as your roadmap for long-term success.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

Wellness Burnout: Why Your Wellness Business Might Need a New Approach to Employee Wellbeing

Wellness programs are at the heart of many businesses, especially in our industry. But recent global insights reveal an unsettling truth: despite increased investment in wellness, many initiatives aren’t delivering the transformative impact they promise. In fact, employees often experience "wellness burnout" rather than genuine improvement. As wellness leaders, it’s time to re-evaluate how we approach wellbeing—both for our clients and our teams.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

The Benefits of Offering Supervision or Mentorship to Scale Your Service-Based Business

One of the most effective ways to scale a service-based business is by offering supervision, mentorship, or internships. Whether you're in coaching, consulting, healthcare, or another service industry, sharing your expertise with the next generation of professionals can help you grow your business while maintaining high standards of service. Here’s how offering supervision or mentorship can benefit your business:

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

Balancing Day-to-Day Client Work While Growing Your Business: Strategies for Success

Every business owner has felt the tension between managing day-to-day client responsibilities and finding time to grow the business. It’s a classic struggle: you’re busy taking care of client needs, which is essential for revenue, but those strategic growth activities keep getting pushed to the back burner. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and there’s a way to balance both. Here’s how to effectively manage your daily client work while carving out the space for long-term growth.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

How to Raise Your Rates Without Losing Clients

Raising your rates is a necessary step as your expertise and demand grow, but it can feel daunting for many service-based business owners. The fear of losing loyal clients or deterring new ones often holds people back from making this crucial move. If you’re ready to increase your rates, here’s how to do it confidently while maintaining a strong client base.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

Maximizing the Impact of Business Conferences: How Clear Networking Goals Can Drive Your Business Forward

Last week, I attended the Maine Stay Conference at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, and it was a powerful reminder of just how impactful these events can be—if approached with the right mindset and strategy. Without clear networking goals, it’s easy to walk away feeling overwhelmed or unsure if you made the most of your time. But with a plan in place, conferences can become incredible growth opportunities, allowing you to build meaningful connections and gain valuable insights.

Here’s how I maximized my time at the conference and how you can do the same by setting focused networking goals.

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Christine Hakkola Christine Hakkola

What to Expect When We Work Together: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at My Coaching Process

Embarking on a business coaching journey is exciting and transformative. Whether you're aiming to grow, streamline your operations, or scale for future success, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. My approach is designed to provide you with personalized support, clear goals, and actionable steps to take your business to the next level. Here’s what you can expect when you join my coaching program:

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