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- 10 Ways to Attract Clients in Your Own Back Yard - Go Where The Locals Go! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIt is incredible how much the landscape of getting the word out about your business has changed since the Internet came on the scene. Before that, the phone made a huge impact on the way businesses reached out and let their potential customers know about the services or products they ...
Views: 3331(3 votes) - The 5 Simple Steps to Plan for a Successful New Year - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkAt the beginning of a new year there is usually a lot of excitement about all the new possibilities and opportunities that seem to be right around the corner. Then the champagne high wears off, the excitement fades and we begin to fall back into our old "everyday" patterns of what was, what is ...
Views: 1465(10 votes) - Are You Liberated? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkOne of my most favorite quotes - if not my very favorite - is by a woman named Lila Watson, an an Aboriginal Australian, Murri visual artist, activist and educator. In a speech at the United Nations she said, "If you have come here to help me, then you are wasting your time...But if you have ...
Views: 4233(5 votes) - There is NO Try - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you said or heard someone else say, "I'm going to give it a try and see how it goes."? Most likely, if that was the approach, not a whole lot was accomplished - if anything at all. As the wise Master Yoda said, "Do or do not... there is no try." When we approach something ...
Views: 738(4 votes) - What Makes You Special? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe are all unique, we are all special, but do we act that way when we are talking about our business? What are you doing to differentiate yourself from the other people in your expertise or field? How do you stand out from the other coaches, speakers, practitioners, healers, counselors, and ...
Views: 1774(5 votes) - 10 Power Tools to Build and Grow Your Profitable Business - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhether you already have your business up and running or you are thinking of taking the plunge to put your dream into reality, we all know there are certain things that need to be in place. When it comes to getting the word out and connecting with those who need and want your services, your ...
Views: 696(2 votes) - Are You Wearing all the Hats in Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen you're in business for yourself, you wind up wearing a lot of hats. Sometimes this is essential, sometimes it's a hassle and often times it can be extremely detrimental to your success. The essential times come out of realizing that no one can look after your dream, your true desire, ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Getting Your Business On The 'A' List - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow many times has this happened to you? You come into your office with the intention of getting great things done today. You can't wait to get started, you’re excited, in fact, today IS the day you're taking your business to the next level. And then before you even realize it, something ...
Views: 1625(1 vote) - How to Get a Bus Full of Ideal Clients! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkMost likely, if you are a service-based business owner, you have a desire to help anyone and everyone who comes across your path. You know the power of the services or products you provide and how life changing they can be for anyone who is willing to give it a try. The thing is, as much as ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - The 3 BIG Mistakes Most Spiritual and Conscious Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere is something so amazing about following your heart and stepping out into the world to help people. There are so many opportunities to give, to share, to heal, to help and to follow our passion, but often when we step out into the "real world" of creating a business, we find that we can be ...
Views: 1864(2 votes) - The 7 Keys To Creating Simple, Stellar and Client Attracting Newsletters - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkMany of you most likely subscribe to many different kinds of newsletters (electronically dubbed "ezines"), fortunately including ours! We thank you for that and trust that each week we are delivering lots of valuable information that you can use to help build your vision as well as keep your ...
Views: 1402(4 votes) - The First Step Toward Your Ideal Clients - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkCan you think of anything much better than a good story? Stories are how we relate to and understand one another and there are so many great ones out there. They stand the test of time, passed on from person to person, generation to generation. They are made into books, poems, plays, movies, ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Your Profit Plan for 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIf you really want 2012 to be your breakthrough year, it’s essential to put your purpose and your message into a plan that you can go back to and look at (at least once a week) so you can stay focused, inspired and on track throughout the year. With a strong plan, focused on how many people ...
Views: 1464(1 vote) - From Purpose to Decision - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkOne thing we have learned from experience is that once you have passion, fire and purpose behind your desire, the actual decision or "resolution" to fulfill your desire comes much more easily and with a "firmness of purpose". The way we see it is, when you finally get down to the point of ...
Views: 1439(2 votes) - What's On Your A List - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often do you get to the end of the day and realize that you haven't gotten what you really needed to get done? We don't know about you, but we used to suffer from the malady referred to as the "shiny object syndrome" - getting distracted by ideas and tasks that take us away from the bigger ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - The 3 Rules of a Thriving Business - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSo, you've built your practice, you've set up your business and you've hit a plateau. You can't seem to attract any more clients and all potential clients you attract don't seem to have the money, time or energy to invest in your services right now. You're frustrated, you don't know where to ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - 10 Critical Business Building Blocks for Your Successful Business - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhether you already have your business up and running or you’re thinking of taking the plunge to put your dream into reality, we all know there are certain things that need to be in place. When it comes to getting the word out and connecting with those who need and want your services, your ...
Views: 801(1 vote) - 10 Tips to Network Successfully and Get Great Results - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkNetworking is such a crucial element in building your business and there are some traps you can easily fall into that can make it less than effective for you and your business. We have put together 10 simple tips that can help you make the most out of your networking opportunities, and create ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - 5 Big Blocks That Can Keep You Stuck... and Broke - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkYou can probably feel it sometimes, can’t you? That nagging... why isn’t this working? What is going on? Is it just me? Am I the right business?... If these questions are nagging you, then chances are pretty good you are dealing with at least one of these 5 major blocks that can stop even ...
Views: 1636(3 votes) - 5 Things You've Got To Have For a Successful Business! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkBrian and I have been going to A LOT of events lately, and we continue to be reminded of important themes that need our attention in our business, no matter what stage you are in. Whether you are just starting out, or have been around awhile, there are a few things you need to make sure you are ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - Being Your Best, The Fastest Way to Success - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkIs there something in your business or life that you would like to change or improve – a relationship, a situation or even a daily task that drives you nuts? If there is some part of your business or life that isn’t working as well as you would like, you can live in resentment, accept it ...
Views: 2042(1 vote) - Do You Have An Entrepreneurial Mindset? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen I worked in the banking world (seems like a lifetime ago!) everything was pretty much decided for me. I had a boss who told me when to come in, how long I needed to be there, what to do when I was there, what my deadlines and goals were and overall what was expected of me. I also had ...
Views: 656(2 votes) - Hey Where’d The Day Go? How Not To Get Sucked Into The Shiny Object Syndrome - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often do you get to the end of the day and realize that you haven’t gotten what you really needed to get done? I don’t know about you, but Brian and I used to suffer from the malady referred to as the “shiny object syndrome” – getting distracted by ideas and tasks that took us away from ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - How Playing it Safe is Costing You Clients - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe're sure you've heard that our ancestors were "hunters and gatherers". That goes back to the time of the caveman. The theory goes that "the men would go out into the wild to hunt down the beast and the woman would gather what they could, but staying close to the safety of the cave." Even ...
Views: 1522(4 votes) - How Playing It Safe is Costing You Clients - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe're sure you've heard that our ancestors were "hunters and gatherers". That goes back to the time of the caveman. The theory goes that "the men would go out into the wild to hunt down the beast and the woman would gather what they could, but staying close to the safety of the cave." Even ...
Views: 1472(1 vote) - Is Your Message Speaking "TO" Your Ideal Client or "AT" Them? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe recently received a lovely email from someone in our newsletter community thanking us for the information they have received from us over the past year and that, now, they had something exciting to share with us. They also asked for our professional opinion as well. Oh! How fun…I couldn't ...
Views: 1438(3 votes) - The 6 Keys to Profit - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkPaige and I have been studying Universal Laws and Personal Prosperity Principles for years (I mean decades), but it wasn’t until we added Business Success Strategies and more importantly ACTION to the mix that we actually began to PROFIT. And that is exactly what I want to talk to you about ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - The Secret Gateway of Gratitude - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian Stark"Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude. ...the reason simply is that the mental attitude of gratitude draws the mind into closer touch with the source from which the blessings come." ~Wallace D. Wattles There can be many ...
Views: 1482(3 votes) - The Secret Gateway of Gratitude - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere can be many struggles you face when operating your own business. In fact it can be an intensely emotional experience, especially when you are dedicated to helping other people change their lives for the better. So, we wanted to give you some food for thought: Did you know that we can ...
Views: 636(1 vote) - What Can A Baseball Player Teach You About Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkRecently, my 23-year-old son helped me to truly understand the question - "How Bad Do You Want It?" He has always, and I mean ALWAYS wanted to be a pitcher in the Major Leagues. However, through his high school and college years he was plagued with injuries and did not get a great deal of ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Are You Wearing all the Hats in Your Business? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen you're in business for yourself, you wind up wearing a lot of hats. Sometimes this is essential, sometimes it's a hassle and often times it can be extremely detrimental to your success.
Views: 3245(4 votes) - The 10 Essential Elements of a Thriving Service-Based Business - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSo many of us heart-based business owners jump in with our heart, our soul and both feet only to land on... what do I do now? Urghhh... that's what happened to us when we first started our original "Life Purpose" coaching business. Today we enjoy a thriving, multiple 6-figure business that ...
Views: 655(4 votes) - Letting Go To Step Into Your Greatness - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkOne of our mentors is always reminding us that we need to "let go of something of a lower nature to get something of a higher nature." And though this makes sense on an intellectual level, it can be challenging to remember that in the moment of needing to let go. For example perhaps you have ...
Views: 821(5 votes) - 10 Secrets to Building A Strong Community Online and Off - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSince day one in our business we knew how important it was to build our community (in marketing language it’s called building your list). And to be totally transparent, in the beginning we were not very good at it, in fact you could say that we pretty much stunk. :-) But we learned, some through ...
Views: 807 - 3 Essential Elements for Stand Out Heart-felt Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe were recently in a room full of passionate, heart-felt entrepreneurs getting some special training for speaking from the stage. It was an incredible opportunity to see so many caring professionals sharing their message and their gifts with all of us. They were all absolutely wonderful, but ...
Views: 704 - 5 Must-Haves for a Rockin’ Client Attracting Freebie - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe’ve got a gift for you! How great does it feel to get a gift? Pretty good, right? How awesome is it to get the information you so desperately need, right when you need it to help you solve a big problem in your life? Pretty darn good, right? That’s exactly what happens for your ...
Views: 1513 - 5 Simple Steps to Make Money with Meaning - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkPaige and I run into people all the time who want to make money with meaning. All of our clients have come to us with a huge desire to make more money with meaning. And making money with meaning is one of the most central, core values of our business. It started for us years ago, when we ...
Views: 801 - Are You Bringing All You Have to the Table? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkSomething amazing happens when you bring all the pieces of who you are into your business.... you are able to unlock the passion in your business. When you unlock the passion in your business, it becomes really fun again (or maybe even for the first time). You begin to attract more paying ...
Views: 1354 - Are You Speaking Their Language? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkHow often have you traveled to a location where you just didn't speak the local language? Where you didn't understand what was being said to or around you? How did that make you feel? Did you have a sense of connection? Or was it something else? Maybe you were visiting a foreign country, maybe ...
Views: 1550 - Avoid This Fatal Flaw When Connecting With Clients - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere are so many ways for you to reach potential clients… your website, your blog, your marketing materials, your facebook posts, your networking, public speaking, your fliers and handouts, etc. Some are more effective than others, but whether it's online or offline, you have many ...
Views: 722 - Breaking It Down Before You Have a Break Down - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe’ve been hearing many “Big Name” online marketers talking lately about ALL the different things you can do to build your business, ALL the different strategies you use, ALL the different tactics you can implement. How “you can’t create a successful business without video or Facebook or a ...
Views: 1480 - Building the Ladder of Success for You and Your Clients - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkBelieve it or not, there is a natural flow for clients to start working with you, particularly in service-based businesses. On one level, most of us understand that, in general, people will come in the door at a rather modest pace, until you have really been able to build that “know, like and ...
Views: 1611 - Choose Your Experience - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere is a lot of talk right now about the “Economic Crisis”. In fact, it’s all over the TV, radio, newspaper, Internet, political debates, etc. It is during times like this when it is important to remember that we create what we experience. Our words, thoughts and beliefs have incredible ...
Views: 655 - Do You Have An Entrepreneurial Mindset? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen I worked in the banking world (seems like a lifetime ago!) everything was pretty much decided for me. I had a boss who told me when to come in, how long I needed to be there, what to do when I was there, what my deadlines and goals were and overall what was expected of me. I also had ...
Views: 732 - Harnessing Your superpowers - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian Stark“We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” We absolutely love this quote from Marianne Williamson. And do you want to know what really breaks our hearts? It’s when we see people who are so full of potential, not step into ...
Views: 1589 - Is Your Message Speaking “TO” Your Ideal Client or “AT” Them? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe recently received a lovely email from someone in our newsletter community thanking us for the information they have received from us over the past year and that, now, they had something exciting to share with us. They also asked for our professional opinion as well. Oh! How fun…I couldn’t ...
Views: 1285 - Keep to Your Plan. The Secret of a Successful Launch! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkDo you ever just feel the world has opened up for you? Like everything is going your way? Like you broke through that barrier that’s been holding you back? Like your on-top of the world? Well if you have, that means you’ve had an experience to contrast that feeling with, which means you’ve ...
Views: 1438 - Marketing Authentically Is Not Easy - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWhen we came up with our name over two years ago at our first mastermind with our mentor it made sense. Up until that point our e-zine was called “Authentic Living”, we had a few hundred subscribers and we would talk about life purpose, spiritual principles and practices, and practical ways ...
Views: 1578 - Please Don't Make THIS Mistake - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkI want to share something that is breaking my heart. Over the last month Paige and I have had several conversations with amazing people, who have incredible gifts, who are feeling like throwing in the towel. These are business owners who have a deep desire to help people, to change lives and to ...
Views: 1434 - Stepping Into IT - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkYears ago when I (Paige) was pursuing my illustrious acting career ;) - I asked the artistic director from the Jeff Daniels' theatre what is the "IT" that those special actors have who really make it in theater and the movies... He very quickly answered me... "IT is perseverance." Well, ...
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