Ruth Hartmann
Business Process Designer & Month Off Enthusiast

WheelMaker Inc

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• Aver School
• The Photo Foodies

I help self-employed professionals who want to go on volunteer vacations design business systems that enable them to take a month off from work. The reality of self-employment is that unless you consciously choose to build time off into your business practice, you might just not get any.

Is your business set up so that you can take time off? As much as you want? If it isn't, I invite you to consider the possibility and to explore what you can do about it. At the very least, contemplating taking a month off will reveal what is working and what...[more]

I help self-employed professionals who want to go on volunteer vacations design business systems that enable them to take a month off from work. The reality of self-employment is that unless you consciously choose to build time off into your business practice, you might just not get any.

Is your business set up so that you can take time off? As much as you want? If it isn't, I invite you to consider the possibility and to explore what you can do about it. At the very least, contemplating taking a month off will reveal what is working and what is missing in your business systems, thus enabling you to make appropriate changes that can only make your business healthier.

My coaching philosophy is simple: Get clear. Stay on track or adapt. Take the next step. I can help you become aware of what is actually important to you, what's getting in your way, and then provide roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-dirty type of support, accountability and encouragement so you can take action.

Be curious for a moment. You have 168 hours each week (same as everyone else) to create a life you enjoy. How many hours are you trading for money right now every week? What are you doing with the leftover hours? Are there other aspects of life you could enjoy by shifting things around?

If you would like to take a realistic look at your business and to determine what your options are for having more time off, please get in touch.

PS - During my own month off, I facilitate a annual photo, video, audio workshop for kids at an orphanage Mexico. It is a lot of fun and there are opportunities for volunteers in case you are interested. And I also co-lead trips to Mexico with an emphasis on exploring its culture through gastronomy and photography. [less]

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  From Laila Atallah

  Given on Tue Jan 19, 2010.

  What a wonderful experience! Your Cashflow afternoon delivered great people, a challenging and thought-provoking game, lots of learning and your...[more]

  What a wonderful experience! Your Cashflow afternoon delivered great people, a challenging and thought-provoking game, lots of learning and your brilliant and light-hearted facilitation. Matt and I were so touched by your generosity in hosting this event and spending 2.5 hours teaching all the rest of us the complexities of this rich game -- without getting to play yourself! As to be expected, we left with a lot to talk about in terms of how we all approached the game, and thoughts about future financial strategies. We'll definitely be back. Thanks so much, Ruth!   [less]
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  From Arden Clise

  Given on Tue Jan 19, 2010.

  Ruth's savvy and helpful CashFlow game facilitation taught me and my husband a ton about money. We left the game...[more]

  Ruth's savvy and helpful CashFlow game facilitation taught me and my husband a ton about money. We left the game with a better sense of what it takes to get out of the rat race and how to manage our money.

  Thanks Ruth!   [less]
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  From Brenda Keomany

  Given on Mon Jan 18, 2010.

  Ruth is great. I have made more progress towards my goals in the time that started working with her a...[more]

  Ruth is great. I have made more progress towards my goals in the time that started working with her a month ago than I did the six months prior.

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  From Leif Hansen

  Given on Sat Jan 16, 2010.

  I've been working with Ruth getting help with time and project management, as well as understand how to document the...[more]

  I've been working with Ruth getting help with time and project management, as well as understand how to document the core processes of my business so that I can be more effective later (and/or delegate or automate them, if need be). I can highly recommend her as one who knows how to graciously get real with your business, see the big picture, and focus on what is important.   [less]

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