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- It's You or Them but Somebody Needs to Fix It - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you’ve ever had an issue getting rockstar results from the people you hire or partner with, you’re not alone. They show up late, miss deadlines, fall off the grid with no communication and do subpar work. Even some of the decent team players have their moments where they fall down on the job ...
Views: 1397 - The Reason it Seems Hard to Get Ideal Clients to Pay you What you're Worth - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniDarn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Saying No is Not for Wimps - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOnce I say yes, I don’t like to say no. If I make a decision, I like to stick with it. If I make a commitment to you, I’m going to keep it. If you’re my client, I want to give you all the support you need. But what if I change my mind? The act of saying no, can be one of the most ...
Views: 1383(1 vote) - Peace for Profits - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniLingering thoughts about revenue can evoke stress even in those who are financially sound. It’s natural to set targets for bigger revenue generation. But when you contemplate the possibility of not making the goal, all chaos breaks lose in your mind. It’s even worse when your bank account is ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Money Games - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen it comes to money, people get serious very quickly. "Put your money where your mouth is" implies that if you're serious about something, "pony up" the money and follow through. I often watch business owners get excited about a business idea, goal or fantasy vacation and then immediately ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - Tell It Like It Is - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOften I find that clients are not getting their goals and experiencing frustration or sadness. They are caught up in their feelings but not truly observing what is happening. My client, John, was in deep need of attracting his ideal administrative assistant. For years, he kept hiring subpar ...
Views: 1379(2 votes) - May The Force Be With You - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was never a fan of the Star Wars movies when they first came out. I didn't get what all the hype was about…until a decade ago. A friend told me I had to watch all of them, because I would become a fan. He was right. It was actually the character of Yoda I fell in love with and his lessons ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Releasing Business Shame - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniWhenever you want to experience a huge breakthrough in your business, you have to start where you are. You may be disappointed that you’re not making more money at this point in your biz. If you’re just starting out you might be on pins and needles because you need to make money ASAP. ...
Views: 1378 - Getting to the Nitty Gritty of Your Solution - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI caught myself being insane, and yet I kept doing the same thing over and over. My web goddess has used a Facebook plug-in on my website so people could comment and ask questions once they watched one of my training videos. I promised on the page that I would be responding daily and now I ...
Views: 1376 - Your Crystal Ball - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI always thought it would be cool to have the super powers to look in to a crystal ball and see my future. As I grew up I was educated that there was no such thing as a crystal ball. Now I believe there is a way to see into my future. Anything I can see in my imagination can become my ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Outrageously Wicked Thinking - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever vacillated between solutions only to make no decision at all? Or how about making a choice so fast that you don’t even look at more ideal options because you just want to move forward with your project or business? The truth is, solutions abound on all topics. And within that ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Questions to Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEverybody wants to know how they can get on track. They want alignment with their business, health, money and relationship goals. I've heard more than once, "Is there a magic pill I can take to get instant results?" There is a way to turn things around fast, although most folks believe it has to ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Big Little Marketing Lies - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you want to grow your business and reach your ideal clients and customers you’re going to have to let go of a lot of assumptions about what it takes to fill your pipeline. Let’s start off with a few common myths that may be stunting your growth … 1) I can’t make money until my website ...
Views: 1369 - SYNC UP! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever been told that you’re not a team player or not a good communicator when you think you are? Have you ever wondered why you can’t get great results from those who support you in your business? Great leaders know how to create synergy with those around them. This is the ...
Views: 1365 - Your Money FUNnel - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Jeanna Gabellini'Tis the time of year to rethink your business model and upgrade. The easiest way to do this is to revisit (or create) your money funnel. Even if you’re a newbie, this is a great way to visually see where you want the money to funnel into your business. And for goodness sake, put the fun in ...
Views: 1363 - Make Peace with It - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI was right in the middle of watching American Idol and my stomach began cramping. I thought it must be a gassy tummy and assumed it’d go away shortly. I was wrong. I barely slept a wink that night because of the intense pain. I had a very important list of tasks for the business that needed ...
Views: 1360(1 vote) - You Can Totally Pull Off a Launch (And Success Isn't Dependent Upon Five Or Six Figures) - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEntrepreneurs seem to have an endless supply of ideas for new products and services. What they often lack is the follow through to take an idea into a sellable format and the marketing 'know how' to back it up. You may be living this experience right now. You have a pretty good solution to a ...
Views: 1358 - The ONE Next Step - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniIf you’d like to get a big juicy project moving forward and have a great time doing it, today is your lucky day. Your first step is to bring to mind that project that sits incomplete but nagging the corners of your mind daily. Or maybe it’s the project you know you should begin but it feels ...
Views: 1351 - Ditch Your Suit - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a tank top, shorts and flip-flops kind of girl. Suits are definitely not my thing. Yet, back in 1999, every month I put one on to lead a live workshop on cash flow. I hated putting on a costume so that the participants would think I was professional and smart. I totally trusted my ...
Views: 1349 - The Real Way to Sell Your Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to hate planning. Why plan, when you can just get into action? Fortunately, and unfortunately, playing that way got me to six figures in my business. I kept doing my business the only way I’d practiced up to that point… * Get an inspired idea. * Throw it out to my tribe. ...
Views: 1348 - Committed or Trying? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI often trick myself into thinking that I have a certain end result in mind but upon further examination, I notice that what I’m really committed to is something else. Commited or TryingFor instance, in the past I’d tell myself that I wanted to create a certain amount of income per month. ...
Views: 1344 - Your Divine Guidance Knows How to Attract More Money - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniEason Jordan said, “With the benefit of hindsight, had more care been taken, maybe this could have been avoided.” And TheFreeDictionary.com says this about hindsight, “Perfect understanding of an event after it has happened; - a term usually used with sarcasm in response to criticism of ...
Views: 1344 - Make Peace with Your Task List - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniThe morning begins with grand visions of being able to cross off many of your most important action items by the day’s end. By noon you think that if you’re able to accomplish one thing off the list it’ll be a miracle. So many tasks, so little time. There are several strategies for ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - So What?! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniIs business down? Are you fighting with a family member? Are you wondering how you’re going to keep your house? Has your mate been cheating on you? Does your body keep going through one health issue after another? Well? What if you just said, “So WHAT?!” to the whole darn thing? I mean ...
Views: 1342 - What's going to be different this year? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you ever catch yourself whining like a five-year-old about your business rather than shining like a rockstar CEO? We all whine, and it usually feels justified. After all, we're simply stating the truth about the reality of our finances, overwhelm and how so-and-so ticked us ...
Views: 1340 - Flipping Out About Money - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m one of those people who is either super happy, really at peace, having a blast or highly stressed. Whatever I do, I do it big. I’m not proud of it, it just is. I’m always a little surprised when I get wound up about something negative because in general I live knowing that all is well. ...
Views: 1335 - How to Do Disneyland and Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom and I, along with my boys, drove down to Southern California to visit Disneyland. I, therefore, had six hours in the passenger seat to try to figure out the best way to navigate the Alice-in-Wonderland-like mazes that define the innards of the park. I opened my iPad and researched show ...
Views: 1333 - Do You Believe in Easy? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniOver the years, I’ve had many clients who said, “I always get what I want, but it never seems easy.” All struggle is birthed in your mind. You may think you just had bad luck or random acts of technical glitches, but it all comes down to what you believe. There is nothing that can’t be traced ...
Views: 1328 - When Things Go Wrong in Your Business, React! - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve heard many tales of things gone wrong in a business, like… • Partners stealing • Outrageous debt • Employees that disappear when needed most • Stacks of bills and no new customers • Overwhelming amounts of work and not enough time to get it done • Computers crashing and no ...
Views: 1326(1 vote) - Own Your Plan - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniMost entrepreneurs think that laying out a plan of attack is what turns a business dream into a reality. Nope. You could be highly productive on a daily basis to put that plan in motion and may still not increase your profits. I’ve lived that scenario several years in a row. It’s very ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - The All Powerful NO - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom loves to cut out articles from magazines and newspapers that she knows may be of interest to me. She’s done it for decades. This week she gave me one about taking things off your to-do list. Of course, it immediately drew me in because I’m a huge advocate of having only a few things on ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniOne of the first things you are told as a business owner is that you must have a business plan. I agree. I’m a fan of long-term and right now plans. But that doesn’t guarantee you profits or growth. Many people file that puppy in a drawer or stash it in the depths of their computer. Then it’s ...
Views: 1324 - Resources for Profits & Ease Right Under Your Nose - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you work from home or in an office, it's easy to settle in with your surroundings and create patterns that don't let you stretch into new territory. However, there are highly valuable resources under your nose that you are not tapping into for increased profits, ease and thrill ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - WOW Them with Your Freebie - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniEveryone tries to make their freebie sound like it’s going to rock your world. You enter your email address into their form in hopes of getting some life changing info, only to feel like you wasted your time after you get the audio, video, eBook or report. It’s time to razzle and dazzle your ...
Views: 1319 - Is the Stuff You're Doing Working? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniA majority of mankind bumbles through life doing things they think are good for them. But most never ask a simple question, "Is this action or behavior getting me the results I most desire?" And it's no different if you're a business owner. You get in a habit - some might call it a rut - ...
Views: 1318 - Take the Step to Double Your Growth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been pondering what it takes to double your business growth in a year. I’ve tripled my revenue in one year and doubled it another, using a very simple plan. I began by relaxing and letting go of control. Then I came up with a few practices and action steps. But as I think about how to ...
Views: 1317 - It Takes More Than Marketing to Attract Big Bucks - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to HATE marketing. In fact, I used to use four letter words in front of the word "marketing" when I thought about doing it. I just wanted coaching clients, why did I have to do this torturous act? So, I stopped marketing. My joy raised and my stress went down, down, down. My epiphany ...
Views: 1315 - Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever put off doing something that you knew would benefit your business because you felt the investment was too big? If you want a profit breakthrough here’s a surefire way … Invest time in learning, brainstorming, planning, and executing. Invest money in those things, ...
Views: 1313(1 vote) - How Knowledge and History Kill Your Success - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniSometimes what you know may be more dangerous than what you don’t know. You may mistake knowledge or experience as “truth”. There is only one truth about your business; what you believe will come true. Let me show you how this works. Tika became distraught when her creativity seemed to ...
Views: 1312 - Make Crazy Requests & You'll Get Crazy Good Results - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniIt's fascinating how some people have no problems asking for what they want, while it doesn't occur to others to even ask. I watch the phenomenon show up in my classes all the time. People pay good money to get coached in a group program, where I promise that everyone will get coached, and then ...
Views: 1312 - Winners Ask Powerfully - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniOne of my favorite books on attitude is The Aladdin Factor by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hanson. They say, “If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.” And they are right. You have to ask for what you want from yourself, others, the Universe/God and your own Inner Guidance. I’m a huge ...
Views: 1311 - New Strategy Phobia - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen I want something, I immediately go into action to get what I want. I don’t do a bunch of research. I’m inspired and excited so I get my rear in gear. This is not always the best way to be when choosing a new financial investment or choosing new strategies to build a business. I’ve been ...
Views: 1310 - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhy is it that when you need money the most, it seems the hardest to get your hands on it? The answer is because, most likely, you’ve got most of your attention on the fact that you don’t have enough money. It’s an instant log jam in the money-attraction process and it’ll make anyone a nervous ...
Views: 1305 - Pushing for Profits with a Capital P - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI admit it. I’ve had plenty of freak out moments about money during my fifteen year adventure as a coach. It doesn’t matter that I teach and breathe the ins and outs about the Law of Attraction, I still get ticked off when I can’t produce the results I need and want. The real kicker is when ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Rampant Overwhelm - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve been writing about it for years. I coach clients on this topic every week. I watch colleagues fizzle under its pressure. Business owners are run by it. Everyone reacts to it ungracefully. It’s running rampant in the world. It’s called overwhelm. Overwhelm is a perspective, not a ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Hard Decisions that Impact Your Profits - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniThere are lots of ways to grow your business, work with clients and offer your products. Often it's challenging to know what to accept and what to decline. It's even more challenging when there is money offered to you and you desperately need it. Knowing your criteria for saying yes or no to ...
Views: 1294 - Partnerships That Double Your Sales and Fun - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Jeanna Gabellini“Build it and they will come.” What a crock! Total lie. I built a lot of things in my business that didn’t result in customers running to buy, readers commenting on my blog or even fans “liking” my Facebook page. Finally it dawned on me that I needed help getting the word out to my ...
Views: 1289 - Six Figures on 24 Hours a Week - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI was recently asked by an entrepreneur in the Mastermind group I coach, "How do you work 24 hours a week and be successful?" I thought that was a great question and one that requires honesty. When I originally claimed a 3-day workweek for myself, I didn't have kids. I scheduled all my ...
Views: 1286(2 votes) - Attracting Ideal People - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you deliberately do it or not, you’re always looking for an ideal person. In business you look for ideal customers and/or team members who are a perfect match for the job that needs to be completed. You look for the ideal mechanic, computer repair person, babysitter, mate, ...
Views: 1284(5 votes) - Ideal Customers Come with a Variety of Budgets - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m sure you’ve sat down and thought long and hard about who your ideal customer is, right? You’re intimate with their problems and how your company can provide the best solutions. You know their age range, what they do for a living and how much they’re willing to pay for your amazing products ...
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