The first time I heard the term "the cringe factor" I was sitting in a comfortable chair in an enormous home theatre at Robert Allen's house. I was there to mastermind with other coaches and business experts. I had no idea what to expect but I knew something good was going to come from this ... Views: 3590
I've been doing joint ventures (JV's) for well over a decade. Three years ago I had a major aha moment that changed the future of every JV I do.
"A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, ... Views: 2976
It’s normal to put off things in life until you have the money to do them. But does it have to be that way?
Absolutely not!
Never wait until the money shows up or you’ll spend most of your time waiting. And while you wait, you’ll be thinking about many things for which you are ... Views: 2795
Can you imagine a life where you only said yes to things that you really wanted to do?
I’m talking about truly only doing the things you want to do. This means you never go to any affair out of obligation. You never did another favor for someone unless you really wanted to. You could ... Views: 2498
Charisma is highly over rated and definitely not needed to have an engaging conversation. I love engaging conversations because they cause you to feel and think in new ways. I don’t always like to be in a conversation, but when I am, I want it to be good.
Good conversation shouldn’t be an ... Views: 2111
I could brainstorm at least 10 strategies you could implement in your business right now to double your profits. But you'd still have to shift your mindset, up your confidence level and have courage enough to take the inspired actions.
Instead, I'm going to give you the easiest way I know to ... Views: 2030
What got Apple Inc. from being valued at $5,309 in 1977 to $1.79 BILLION in 1980? Steve Jobs, you say. Partly, I say.
Innovation. Steve Jobs was an innovator. A pioneer in the technology world. His big focus was not money, yet he attracted more than most. How does that work from a Law of ... Views: 2023
Have you ever stayed in a job, relationship or living situation for too long? I mean, you knew it was not your ideal situation and you stayed because you thought you could either make it work or you were too lazy or scared to move on.
Is that a bad thing? Not really.
But you may experience ... Views: 2005
As a business owner or sales person, your biggest challenge is attracting a steady flow of ideal clients. ‘Selling’ people on how great your products or services are can feel inauthentic and sometimes cheesy. The internet is full of experts and systems that tell you that their process will ... Views: 1957
I don’t know about you, but I always want results now. Most of the time, I can be in the flow of the journey while what I want is manifesting quietly behind the scenes. But sometimes, I can get just a wee bit uptight when my desire is not showing up. Such was the case when I was “trying” to get ... Views: 1954
If you’re reading this it’s because you want to be uplifted. You want to get a nugget or two about how to grow your business better, faster and easier. And if I can potentially do that for you and it’s fulfilling for me, why wouldn’t I? It's especially rewarding for me if you become my ideal ... Views: 1913
When you build a business based on what feels good to you, it’s a guarantee for profits and fulfillment. But what happens when there is a tug-of-war between what feels good and what you’re supposed to do in business?
It can feel very scary to do what feels good. It may seem selfish, ... Views: 1874
We’ve all got limiting beliefs. You know some of them. Others you don’t. You may have gone to personal growth workshops and thought you discovered them all. I’m sure you didn’t.
Do I have a limiting belief about you not knowing all of your limiting beliefs? Yep.
It’s all a story.
... Views: 1836
Most people get by with just enough money to pay their bills, splurge on a toy once in a while and take a yearly vacation. Many business owners want more than this but settle for less. They focus too much of their time on lame marketing and putting out fires.
There is a practice that could ... Views: 1818
I never thought much about my business model until almost twenty years into being an entrepreneur. I know: crazy, huh? My model was to get an idea, implement it, and keep doing it… if it was fun. But I didn't have criteria to gauge what was working and what wasn't.
Who cares if I'm constantly ... Views: 1810
Random acts of action in your business will lead to a fast death for profits. You may have this disease without realizing it. Often, entrepreneurs are learning business building strategies from many different sources and ending up with a big pile of ‘stuff’. They pick strategies from the pile ... Views: 1803
Creating daily practices for success is always a big focus when I first begin working with a client. The trick is to make sure that the stuff you say you want to practice is a “want to” not a “have to”.
The practices that most people want to focus on have to do with exercising, eating, action ... Views: 1764
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your sense of power and maybe even all logic? That feeling that nothing is going to go your way? woman talking into her ear
The downward spiral seemingly starts out with an event. You’ve been diagnosed with a health verdict that sounds scary. Your mate or ... Views: 1764
Do what you love and the money does not always follow. Just ask the 80-90% of life coaches who make under $100,000. Most life coaches get into the profession because they love helping people transform their lives. It becomes a rough journey to make a living when they don’t have certain business ... Views: 1763
When you set out with a goal of growing your business it’s usually fueled by a desire to make more money. Some of us are fueled by making a difference in the world with our products and services. I personally want to do both.
No matter what motivates you to grow your biz, you will be forced ... Views: 1737
Everyone who owns a business has expertise that will be hugely appreciated by their customers. So why aren’t more business owners loud and proud about who they are and what they bring to the market place? I have a few hunches and my plan to stop this type of crime.
I began my coaching ... Views: 1717
If you’re in business, you market. Even if you say you’re not a good marketer, you still do it. But what if there was more to this marketing than anyone ever told you?
And what if THAT'S the reason why your strategies don’t yield results or you feel really uncomfortable doing them?
The ... Views: 1686
You're a genius at many things. Most of the time, the things that are your pure genius are not even in your awareness. They slip right past your consciousness as you try to be genius at getting your business known and increasing your profits.
I've always thought it was strange how people got ... Views: 1684
Many times when I sit down to write an article a title pops in my head before the content. I was singing a song from the 70's (I forget who sings it) with a chorus that says, money, money, money... MONEY! It always gives me energy when I hum it. I love money. I get very excited about it. I ... Views: 1683
Man, when I want something really bad, you better not get in my way. I get my focus locked on it like a bull going after the cape. When I’m in this state of mind, I always get my desired end result. Always.
Has that been your experience, too? If not, you better read on, because I have the ... Views: 1680
I used to care about leaving a legacy behind. I thought having that focus would source some BIG thing from me and I like to think big. The truth is, I just want to make sure I don’t wimp out on things I feel inspired to experience or create in my world.
Even when I say I like to think BIG, I ... Views: 1678
If you have a business, you market. Anytime you tell someone the impact of using your products or services, you’re selling. Marketing and selling may trigger resistance for you but I guarantee you’re doing it.
How would you like to do marketing that makes a huge impact on your audience, is ... Views: 1677
In the last week alone, I’ve heard these statements from business owners:
* I feel like a 1/2 ton of rocks are piled on my head by day's end. I need an intervention.
* My customers act like their hair is on fire and it’s my job to put it out.
* I have a million excuses for why I’m ... Views: 1669
I asked Beth Flarida, a professional Organizer & Efficiency Expert for businesses to write an article that combined organizing tips with attraction principles for this week’s issue. She did a great job of fulfilling my request. Enjoy!
How often do you walk into your office and want to turn ... Views: 1645
Sometimes it seems the Universe is not hearing your requests. Your powerful self may feel like it's on vacation because you can't hear its voice. Loneliness sets in. This sets the stage for all the mischievous, lying, bad news Gremlins to come in talking their smack.
These are the moments when ... Views: 1645
My business has taught me a lot about abundance. For instance as we've all heard, even if you don't own your own business you need to outsource the tasks that aren't your strength or are time hogs. This allows you to do what you do best and therefore attract more money.
But sometimes it can ... Views: 1641
Most of us are running around with a long to-do list in our heads. Maybe you’re organized and have written yours down on paper or your computer. Action is important because without it, nothing would happen.
But… are you leveraging your actions for maximum results?
Even the most ... Views: 1641
Expecting to win at any endeavor is a successful attitude, one that will set you up for massively fabulous manifestations. But, too often, you may find yourself bracing yourself for the worst possible outcomes.
Common thoughts that will drive you to prepare for the worst:
* What if the ... Views: 1637
One of the most misunderstood strategies of attraction is surrendering into your current reality. The topic typically comes up when you decide you want to upgrade one aspect of your life and yet you’re stuck facing a reality that you don’t love.
What to do, what to do?
Don’t lie and try ... Views: 1637
There's nothing like a money goal to throw you into a tailspin. As you move through your year, you measure the amount of money coming into your account by which month it is. Then you ask yourself if it's possible to generate the amount you want by year-end.
Unless your income keeps moving up ... Views: 1626
I’ll admit, it’s easy to get caught up in the magical miracle ways you can make money fast. “If you do X in your business, you can make millions” is the message coming from all directions. "If you sign up for this class or that ecourse you can make six figures" is another neon sign coming at you ... Views: 1616
Have you ever been stopped dead in your tracks by fear? Several years ago I was on a hike in Glacier National Park. I was in my own world when suddenly a huge grizzly bear was in my path. My heart was pounding as I remembered hearing that bears can run up to 35 mph.
On my left was a steep ... Views: 1606
Regardless of what you think, you need to be a leader. That means everyone: solopreneurs and employees, too. And no matter what stage you find your business in, start thinking of yourself as a leader if you want to see increased profits.
Each of you is a 'leader of self;' the leader of your ... Views: 1606
When you have a goal or desire that is important to you, do you ever go into mental overdrive before you see the results? I know I have. I know my coaching and teleclass clients do.
You can go into overdrive in several ways:
• Think about every scenario possible that could go wrong. ... Views: 1600
Do you want to increase your wealth and improve your relationship with money? Are you willing to ALLOW a constant flow of prosperity into your life?
All it takes is a decision and belief. Simple, huh?!
Sure, you’ll have to let go of a great many negative beliefs that you currently hold on ... Views: 1592
It’s one thing to charge enough for your services and products but does that come with a trade off in your mind?
Do you ask for the support your need from every person that could highly impact your success?
Do you ask for enough days off?
If people work for you, do you ask for quiet ... Views: 1587
Hi! Jeanna here…
Yes, this can happen to you, too
I remember the first year I tripled my income. My bookkeeper sent me my company report and there it was in black in white. Not only did I make a huge leap in profits, I had finally broke through the six figure ceiling.
Woo hoo! It felt ... Views: 1576
Whether 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: 1575
It’s funny how often I have tricked myself into thinking that I have a certain end result in mind but upon further examination, I notice that I’m really committed to something else. For instance, in the past I’d tell myself that I wanted to create a certain amount of income a month. Yet, month ... Views: 1572
I’ve always heard that jury duty in the U.S. is an interesting experience. Interesting in a good way. I thought I’d enjoy it, but I never wanted to do it since I’ve owned my own business. I have a very delicately balanced schedule between work and kids. If I unexpectedly had to leave for a week ... Views: 1568
Whether you are aware of them or not, you do have a set of rules when it comes to attracting, spending and relating to money. Most likely you have objectives, too. So why not leverage these two things that you already have going on and make it a game?
Before we move into the details of the ... Views: 1564
Even the most organized of us makes mistakes when focusing on desires. I would be one of those people (she says with her tail between her legs and head hung low!).
After hitting all time highs in overhead last year, I noticed that I spent a lot of time shifting my energy about my new expense ... Views: 1562
I'd heard about six and seven-figure launches for years. I dreamed of making that much money in a short time frame but the ins and outs of pulling off that kind of launch felt totally out of my league.
I'm just a business coach, not a marketing wiz ... so why try?
My marketing mentor told ... Views: 1556
Have you ever been hell bent on figuring something out or getting something important done only to bump into a brick wall?
I went to Maui for a high school friend's destination wedding and rented a house with several other friends. One morning we all woke up early and walked to a favorite ... Views: 1550
Being confused, unclear, overwhelmed or broke are choices. But who the heck wants to hear that?!
I was coaching a business team recently and asked the group, “What do you need to step into, that will take you to your personal edge? What is something you want to experience more fully at ... Views: 1542