<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801204554381945630</id><updated>2012-02-16T17:09:25.124-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Chris Johnston Life and Financial Coaching</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Chris Johnston</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15396416706434277313</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>4</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801204554381945630.post-6733262373844149789</id><published>2009-03-29T14:31:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-01-17T05:24:38.424-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Welcome to Chris Johnston Life and Financial Coaching</title><content type='html'>&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEVZEoFdgiM/TxSJDmxF3oI/AAAAAAAAADk/JkJPjjHBwdI/s1600/cj.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 208px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698330123569585794" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEVZEoFdgiM/TxSJDmxF3oI/AAAAAAAAADk/JkJPjjHBwdI/s320/cj.JPG" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Hey Central Ohio. Are you struggling financially? Is this struggle to survive taking a huge toll on you, your marriage and your family?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;If so, you are not alone:&lt;/p&gt;♦ 70% of people in North America live paycheck to paycheck&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;♦ Over 2 million bankruptcies were filed in 2005&lt;br /&gt;♦ Conflict over money is still the leading cause of divorce today&lt;br /&gt;♦ The average American household has $84,454 in personal debt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;THIS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE YOU!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="COLOR: rgb(204,153,51)"&gt;HOW CHRIS JOHNSTON LIFE AND FINANCIAL COUNSELING CAN HELP&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Immediate Benefits of Financial Coaching&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Chris Johnston is a Dave Ramsey Certified Financial Coach in the Columbus, Ohio area and has taught many people how to achieve financial peace. He will personally help you:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;♦ Get out of debt. Most people will be debt free, except for the house, in 18-36 months!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;♦ Develop a plan for your income each month – this is key to your financial future.&lt;br /&gt;♦ Determine your insurance needs including home, health, auto, life, disability, etc.&lt;br /&gt;♦ Support and encourage you for six months of email and phone follow-up sessions.&lt;br /&gt;♦ Assist you in planning for retirement, college funding and the future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Get a 30 Minute Introductory Coaching Session For Only $30.00 – Contact Chris today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The introductory coaching session will be designed to discuss your current concerns, the goals you wish to establish and how we can work together to regain hope in your life!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"&gt;Chris can be reached at 614-296-7177 or by email at: &lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/chrisjohnstoncoaching@gmail.com"&gt;chrisjohnstoncoaching@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Wealth Building&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Are attempting to build wealth, but need help to focus on the right retirement plan including investments, insurance or related life issues? You are not alone:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;♦ Over 62% of Americans retire on annual incomes below $10,000&lt;br /&gt;♦ The personal saving rate in America has fallen to -2.2%&lt;br /&gt;♦ It takes the average millionaire 17-18 years to become one and most are first generation&lt;/p&gt;Chris Johnston is a Dave Ramsey Certified Financial Counselor for Columbus and Central Ohio area who has the heart of a teacher. He will work with you to accomplish your goals. Unlike financial advisers, he &lt;strong&gt;does not &lt;/strong&gt;sell investments, insurance or other financial products.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wondering if this is affordable? Be assured: You can afford this.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;We charge a flat fee which is designed to be &lt;strong&gt;easily affordable, even if you are in a financial crisis.&lt;/strong&gt; Call for your 30 MINUTE INTRODUCTORY COACHING SESSION and let Chris show you how much his financial coaching can help. &lt;/p&gt;If you think you cannot afford “another expense”, Chris assures you that with diligent application, his financial coaching will pay for itself! Furthermore, you will be able to save more money over our six-month coaching commitment than you would otherwise. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can’t afford not to take this first step on the path to financial freedom! &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And you introductory session costs will be deducted from the full cost of Coaching! Why not call Chris NOW!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;$30.00 for a 30 Minute Introductory Coaching Session – Contact Chris today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"&gt;Chris can be reached at 614-296-7177 or by email at chrisjohnstoncoaching@gmail.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Chris is so committed to helping folks eliminate their financial burdens one success story at a time, he is offering an initial 30 minute analysis and coaching session for your specific situation FOR JUST $30.00!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Also, contact Chris Johnston to speak at your Central Ohio church, club or organization. &lt;a href="http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/2009/03/let-chris-speak-to-your-group.html"&gt;&lt;span style="COLOR: rgb(153,51,153)"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Learn to live debt free. &lt;span style="font-size:130%;"&gt;Dave Ramsey says:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="FONT-STYLE: italic"&gt;"Are you facing some tough financial decisions and need to talk to someone you can trust to give you unbiased advice? Chris Johnston at Chris Johnston Life and Financial Coaching is a Certified Financial Counselor and has been trained by my team. He's going to give you the same advice that I would give. He has the experience and the know how to guide you step by step through your specific situation. Contact Chris today at 614-296-7177 or chrisjohnstoncoaching@gmail.com"&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UJ7QSAmhfnk/SdA44ucY1LI/AAAAAAAAAAM/OxDXwetVJlw/s1600-h/dave_ramsey.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 57px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318813707115484338" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UJ7QSAmhfnk/SdA44ucY1LI/AAAAAAAAAAM/OxDXwetVJlw/s320/dave_ramsey.jpg" dragover="true" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2801204554381945630-6733262373844149789?l=chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/6733262373844149789'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/6733262373844149789'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/2009/03/welcome-to-chris-johnston-life-and.html' title='Welcome to Chris Johnston Life and Financial Coaching'/><author><name>Chris Johnston</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15396416706434277313</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JEVZEoFdgiM/TxSJDmxF3oI/AAAAAAAAADk/JkJPjjHBwdI/s72-c/cj.JPG' height='72' width='72'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801204554381945630.post-1992660013243752931</id><published>2009-03-29T14:30:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-03T17:21:13.769-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Coaching Options</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="storycontent"&gt;&lt;div class="storycontent"&gt; &lt;p&gt;Our Coaching program is a comprehensive three month process that allows you to determine where you are financially, where you need to be, and how to get there. Financial Coaching is the most in depth and personal service that we provide, so the specific issues addressed, objectives and action plan focuses solely on your personal needs.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;We offer three types of coaching:&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Basic      Coaching:&lt;/strong&gt; $495. Achieve control of your current situation as you move      through Baby Steps 1-3. How would it feel to be debt free and have an      emergency fund in place?  Coaching includes a membership to &lt;em&gt;Financial Peace      University&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wealth      Builder:&lt;/strong&gt; $795. Gain insight as you navigate through Baby Steps 4-7.       How would it feel to have a specific game plan to know you are on track      for those short-term and long-term goals, and know you are making the most      of your resources?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Business      Coaching:&lt;/strong&gt; $795 for the small business owner and operator without      employees.  $1195 for the small business with employees.       Coaching covers cash flow planning, reducing debt and building cash      savings.  Make smart decisions to help your business grow!&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;50- Plus Coaching Session~ &lt;/strong&gt;$595  This is especially for  those who are age 50 plus and at the “Stay the Course” or “Building  Wealth” place in life. In addition to addressing those issues listed  above, this life review is specifically designed to address issues like  executing your retirement plan, what your spouse needs to know about the  finances, leaving a legacy, etc. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are interested in this in-depth service, and you are willing to make the time and monetary commitment, contact us by 614-296-7177. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you're ready, we will schedule the first consultation to determine your specific needs. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2801204554381945630-1992660013243752931?l=chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/1992660013243752931'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/1992660013243752931'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/2009/03/coaching-options_29.html' title='Coaching Options'/><author><name>Chris Johnston</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15396416706434277313</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801204554381945630.post-5329032473767055202</id><published>2009-03-29T14:29:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-06T14:26:17.341-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Meet Chris and Diana Johnston</title><content type='html'>Chris Johnston is the founder of Chris Johnston Life and Financial Coaching. &lt;p&gt;For over three decades, Chris has been guiding people and organizations. In his work experience he has served as a Manager and Supervisor for medium to large companies.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Chris is a certified financial counselor through Dave Ramsey’s Lampo Group. He has facilitated Financial Peace University and has counseled both the financially distressed and the financially secure since 2006. Chris has the heart of a teacher – he will personally counsel, coach and encourage you through the entire process. He is committed to bringing you hope and helping change your life by giving you the tools you need for successfully eliminating debt and planning for a fulfilling, profitable future.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Chris works with his wonderful wife Diana.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);font-size:130%;" &gt;&lt;a href="http://makingsensewithcommoncents.blogspot.com/2009/03/money-connection.html"&gt;Useful Links to Financial Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2801204554381945630-5329032473767055202?l=chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/5329032473767055202'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/5329032473767055202'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/2009/03/meet-chris-and-diana-johnston.html' title='Meet Chris and Diana Johnston'/><author><name>Chris Johnston</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15396416706434277313</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2801204554381945630.post-1804609020028411499</id><published>2009-03-29T14:26:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-29T20:26:45.878-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Let Chris Speak to Your Group</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Contact Chris Johnston to speak at your Central Ohio church, club, school or organization.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Have Chris Johnston speak to your group?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you took a financial snapshot of a typical American family today, it would not be pretty. Many families are in a financial struggle to keep it all together; many are failing:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;♦ According to the Wall Street Journal, 70% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck&lt;br /&gt;♦ Over half (55%) say that they always or sometimes worry about their money&lt;br /&gt;♦ In the new millennium, the personal savings rate fell to -2.2% — the lowest in 60 years&lt;br /&gt;♦ In 2005 there were 2,078,415 bankruptcies – many were middle class&lt;br /&gt;♦ The average credit card debt per US card-holding households in 2005 was $9,312&lt;br /&gt;♦ The average household has $84,454 in personal debt;&lt;br /&gt;♦ Over 62% of Americans retire on annual incomes below $10,000&lt;br /&gt;♦ Conflict over money is still the leading cause of divorce today&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This workshop will help folks move towards achieving financial peace now. Chris will discuss in a kind, compassionate and with wit and humor where American families are financially and how money works. In addition, he will outline four steps people can take now to begin their journey towards freedom from financial burdens. Important areas like savings, cash flow planning and debt reduction will be covered. A question and answer period will follow.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Chris says, “People walk away from my speaking engagements motivated to make the right financial decisions.  They leave with clarity of purpose, encouragement and wisdom to move in the right direction.”&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Contact us today to book future dates.  Email chrisjohnstoncoaching@gmail.com to find out more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2801204554381945630-1804609020028411499?l=chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/1804609020028411499'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2801204554381945630/posts/default/1804609020028411499'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://chrisjohnstoncoaching.blogspot.com/2009/03/let-chris-speak-to-your-group.html' title='Let Chris Speak to Your Group'/><author><name>Chris Johnston</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/15396416706434277313</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author></entry></feed>
