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The Holy Grail: One Secret Coaches & Experts Don’t Tell You

May 25, 2010 – 7:36 am

We are all looking for the secret. That one golden ticket (I love Willy Wonka) that will change our lives forever. Some are looking for financial freedom and to retire early. Some are looking for the key to happiness. While others just want to ask a Social Media guru how to tweet. Am I right? Of course, we believe that there are a few chosen ones who get it. Who MUST have all the answers to Life and Facebook themselves. And people pay thousands of dollars a year in books, CDs, retreats, conferences, healings, mastermind sessions….yes, this list can go on. However, what they don’t tell you is this..this one thing….do you want to know what it is? Are you sure? Well, it’s that: We are all coaches and experts! Each of us has life experience, areas of expertise, loving compassionate hearts that will tell you to get off your pity pot and make a change if you don’t like your life. WE are your own personal Tony Robbins, your Oprahs, your Jack Canfields, your Chris Brogans. We are your Community! Ask questions of your community Look at every situation and ask, “What can I learn from this?” Treat your [...]

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Starting a Business? My Birthday and My Gift

May 20, 2010 – 8:45 am

Yes!! Today is my birthday!!!!! Honestly, I just love any reason to celebrate. That is why, on my birthday I have a gift for those of you starting a business or own a small business (or anyone who likes getting gifts). I would like to give you a FREE PDF version of my newly published book, “How to Start Your Business with $100.” Why am I giving it away: Because it’s my birthday and I can do what I want to! But, if you do download the book, I need you to do one thing for me, please. SHARE and FORWARD ON THE BOOK!!! This book is meant to be in the hands of people who need it the most. So, please help me pay it forward as many have done for me. Thanks Everyone! Like this article and want to read more, feel free to subscribe to my blog feed

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How to Be More Productive: Let Go of Perfection!

May 17, 2010 – 9:04 am
How to Be More Productive: Let Go of Perfection!

Are you a DIY perfectionist? My dad happens to be one. You should see him redoing a house. What about starting a business or working on a project? Do you procrastinate finishing or launching in because you want everything to be perfect? Well then, this “How to Be More Productive” video is for you! Like this article and want to read more, feel free to subscribe to my blog feed

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35+ Business and Leadership Quotes for Entrepreneurs

May 14, 2010 – 8:43 am
Lao Tzu-Love this guy!

We all need inspiration. Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business, as well as growing it into a successful small business takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. If you’re on this road, then here are some business and leadership quotes that may help you along the way. 1. “The art of leadership is saying no, not yes. It is very easy to say yes” -Tony Blair 2. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” -Lao Tzu 3. “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” -Ken Blanchard 4. “You do not lead by hitting people over the head – that’s assault, not leadership.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower 5. “A good leader is not the person who does things right, but the person who finds the right things to do.” -Anthony T. Dadova 6. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams 7. “Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy.” -Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf 8. [...]

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Starting a Business? Free Business Tips on Facebook

April 7, 2010 – 9:02 am

Are you on Facebook? With “How to Start Your Business with $100” coming out soon, I wanted a place to give free business tips. Check out the Video and what I am thinking! Also, if you just want to check out the fan page: How to Start Your Business with $100 Promote Your Page Too

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Starting a Business? Partner Up!

March 30, 2010 – 9:52 am

I know several entrepreneurs, including mom entrepreneurs, life coaching professionals, and consultants, who want to offer clients just what they can do themselves, and nothing more. However, how can you grow a firm that way? My suggestion: Partner Up! Reach out to other entrepreneurs that are familiar with your great work, and whom you can trust to get work done. This way, you can broaden the array of services you have to offer, without adding employees. My friend Susan did that with her PR agency. She was just starting out, but wanted to be more inclusive with her offerings for the sake of her client base. Clients seeking PR and marketing services often prefer a ‘one stop shop’ style of model, in which they can easily synthesize their print media, radio, web, and direct mail marketing efforts.  So, Susan partnered with a graphic designer, a web firm, and a social media firm. She negotiated a joint venture deal with her partners to firm up each contributor’s responsibilities, and benefits.  Within 6 months, she was making more money on the revenue brought in through her partners services than if she had attempted a new business focusing solely on PR. In order [...]

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Entrepreneurs, Content is Queen!

March 22, 2010 – 9:10 am

These days, learning social media basics can be as easy as reaching out to your email contacts and Twitter followers. But not everyone utilizes a real social media strategy, nor do they implement their brands while using social media. This is the difference between entrepreneurs whose social media outreach is effective, and those entrepreneurs who are not as successful. Even more than branding and strategy, at the core of successful social media is the inclusion of useful, personalized content. When people decide to engage with you, they share personal information with the expectation that you will do so as well. No pressure, right? The good news is you can give them what they want and you don’t have to be a professional writer to do it. Here are three easy ideas to make writing content that everyone will want to read: 1) Tell a Story: All of us are driven by emotional drivers. People connect to stories that they can relate to, and will continue to return to your blog, Twitter account, or Facebook page if they know that they can count on you for that same line of connection. In fact, this Harvard Business Review Article, reasserts the power [...]

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How to Get Things Done!

March 17, 2010 – 9:05 am

In my line of work, I spent a lot of time with leaders, entrepreneurs, social media strategists and freelancers who work from home.  Does that sound like your crew? And we’ve all heard people  say “I have a system”.  That system can be anything from a way of losing weight to getting that to-do list done. What’s nice about them is that systems help take the frustration out of daily living.  They help you do what you WANT to do in an easier, more consistent way.  A system practically does the work for you. Here are 3 EASY every day systems that will help you get things done: #1.  Top 3 Things That Will Make the Most Impact: Make a list of everything you have to do. Then figure out what are the top 3 things that you could do that would make the biggest impact. Make sure you absolutely do those 3 things. If you get to the others items on your list, then it’s an added bonus! #2. Make an Appointment with Your To-Do: When we schedule appointments, we put them in our calendars and treat them with a little more seriousness. So, do the same with items [...]

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Passive Income: The Importance of it and Low Maintenance Profits

March 3, 2010 – 8:46 am

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, stay at home moms (and dads) and professionals with a 9 to 5 workweek say the same thing to me: There isn’t enough time in a day. Because there are only so many hours in the day, you need to maximize your profit-making activities through every possible resource.  Passive Income (PI) can best be described as a source of profits that are yielded through very little effort on your part.  Passive Income should be seen as a supplemental income source – NOT as a primary income source. As I explain in How to Start Your Business with $100, PI is important not only for the sake of increased profits but also for marketing, networking, and strategic partnering.  One of the most common forms of passive income are affiliate marketing programs.  Affiliate programs are incredibly fruitful for small businesses.  One way that I’ve utilized affiliate programs is through the Wild WE website; I’ve identified partners that may be useful to Wild WE members, and provided a link to these partners’ websites from the Wild WE homepage.  In return, the Wild WE received space on partner websites as well.  Affiliate Scout, an extensive directory of affiliate programs, is [...]

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