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- Miss This In Your Marketing And You May Destroy Your Business - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIt never ceases to amaze me when I hear about or experience a company that forgets the basics of Marketing 101. Lots of companies use all the latest and greatest marketing strategies to attract business, yet forget one of the most effective forms of marketing; stellar customer service. It ...
Views: 699 - Miss This in Your Marketing and You May Destroy Your Business! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt never ceases to amaze me when I hear about or experience a company that forgets the basics of Marketing 101. Lots of companies use all the latest and greatest marketing strategies to attract business, yet forget one of the most effective forms of marketing; stellar customer service. It seems ...
Views: 1343 - Money comes to you when you do this one thing! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen Gage"Money comes to your when you find a solution for your client's problems. The bigger the problem, the more money you will attract. It's as simple as that," Stephen Pierce. Think about the last product or service you purchased because you had a problem. It is likely you were willing to pay more ...
Views: 1161 - Most online job and business opportunities are bogus! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen Gage"Currently there's a 54-to-1 scam ratio among work-at-home job leads on the Internet," said Staffcentrix co-founder, Christine Durst, who screens up to 5,000 online job offers every week and rates them on her Web site. "That means that for every 55 [work-at-home] job leads that you find on the ...
Views: 1140 - Niche Markets and Market Segmentation - Why Are They Important To Your Online Success? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageNiche Markets Narrow markets are often referred to as Niche Markets – A narrowly defined group of potential customers/clients. A niche market usually evolves based on market demand for a product or services. Niche markets can arise based on changes in society, technology or general ...
Views: 1210 - NO! You are not entitled - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageI love business and I love what I do. What I don’t love, and truthfully, don’t even like, are the people who really don’t get what running a successful business is all about. Sure, they may think they do, but when they are asked to do something that is inconvenient, they throw up their arms ...
Views: 1967 - Now is the Most Important Time to Go Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageNow is the most important time to go plant based. Three Top Reasons -Health -Animals -Environment Health More every day, people are succumbing to illnesses, diseases and ailments that are costing inordinate amounts of money and could have been prevented. These are the very things ...
Views: 752 - Now is the time to package your information into products and services - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important aspects of running a business, any business, is keeping your customer in mind. As obvious as these sounds, not everyone does it. A business cannot sustain itself without keeping the customer/client in the forefront. One way to fully serve your customers is with ...
Views: 1225 - Obesity and COVID-19 Risks - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageLet’s not beat around the bush; obesity has so many health challenges that to pretend it is does not increase the risk of likely hospitalization, and even death, when testing positive with COVID-19 is downright foolish. In a word.. it’s ...
Views: 924 - Oil or No Oil on a Plant Based Diet? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe greatest challenge for many people on a plant-based diet is evaluating all the misinformation about things that are NOT healthy; like oil. Yet, despite the evidence, many people continue to pour what they assume to be healthy oils on the salads, beans, potatoes and other healthy foods thus ...
Views: 598 - Oil… healthy or not healthy in a plant based diet? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageWith so many oils to choose from and an unlimited number of discussions on which oils are good for you, great for you and downright unhealthy, one is left to wonder, what is the truth? Let’s start with some of the most common type oils we’ve been led to believe are healthy. •Olive ...
Views: 844 - One of the Best Ways to Create an Incredible Cash Infusion for Your Business By Kathleen Gage - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2017 from Kathleen Gage“Business is slow!” “The economy is terrible.” “The political structure is creating a fear of spending.” Which one of these “stories” have you told yourself? Have you noticed that some people are doing great while others continue to tell ...
Views: 1002 - Online Best Seller EBook - The Dos and Don’ts of Launching - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAn online best seller book (eBook) is a bit different from your traditional book, especially when it comes to the actual launching and marketing of your creation. An eBook's success depends heavily on how you present in on the Internet, where it will have to compete with hundreds or even ...
Views: 1532 - Online bestsellers; utilizing Internet systems - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you're like most authors you have a very important message you desire to share with as many people around the globe as possible. With the information contained on these pages you are in a better position to achieve your goal. You will learn what you can do to reach large numbers of potential ...
Views: 1271 - Online book campaigns – friend or foe? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the last few years countless number of authors have utilized the power of the Internet to market and sell their books. The question that begs to be answered is, "Are online book launches a viable way to market your book?" Absolutely! However, you will find criticism from some who believe ...
Views: 1054 - Online market research – find out what’s hot and what’s not! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important things you can do as you grow your business is to know who your market is and what they want. A great way to find out what’s “hot” is to conduct online research. Although a great recommendation, many people have no clue where to begin. Often marketing experts tell you ...
Views: 1555 - Online Visibility Equals Potential Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the greatest concerns I hear from emerging entrepreneurs is the fear of criticism. In order to avoid criticism, they will often downplay who they are and what they offer. The reality is, the more visible you are the more you open yourself up to the judgment of others. As you emerge ...
Views: 1100 - Online visibility rules - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“Business is slow. The economy makes it hard to generate revenue. There’s too much competition.” Comments like these are made each and every day. And yet, there are those who will tell you it has never been easier to build a successful business than today. So what’s the distinction? ...
Views: 1381 - Only the chosen few make money with the Internet...Give me a break! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOnly people who are selling information about how to be an Internet Marketer are making money online! I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard this statement from someone who downloads a free report, buys an information product or enrolls in some type of a mentoring course. They get the ...
Views: 1314 - Our oceans are at risk… Plant Based Eating Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“If we do not take urgent action to restore and protect our ocean we will soon face an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.” This is a direct quote from an article on the World Economic Forum blog. Full article here. ...
Views: 1165 - Outsourcing Is A Key Strategy In Building A Six-Figure Online Business - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFar too often solopreneurs try to do everything themselves. There is a train of thought that if you do all the work yourself you are saving money. The fact is you may be costing yourself and your business if you try to be a “Jack/Jill of all trades”. Granted, when we first start out, it may ...
Views: 1087 - Own who you are as an author and speaker to sell more books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to sell books (and lots of them) is with live presentations. Selling from the platform is a powerful way to move lots of books. However, it takes more than simply telling audience members to buy your book. Watch any author who does this well and it is truly “poetry in ...
Views: 1209 - People WILL mock you for being plant based - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageLittle did I realize when I made the life changing decision to go plant based, at some point I would be mocked by others. “When do you plan to eat meat?” This question was recently posed when I ordered my meal choice at a restaurant. While my three dinner companions ordered steak and ...
Views: 765 - Plant Based Eating for Health 21 Day Challenge - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing how quickly people give up on their vision for a healthier lifestyle. Avoid this happening to you by committing 100% to the 21 Day Challenge. This is where it all begins. Day One. And this is where a lot of people think about starting fresh with a challenge like this, but by noon ...
Views: 999 - Plant Based Eating is Great for Stabilizing Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageAccording to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) about 75 million American adults (29%) have high blood pressure—that’s 1 in every 3 American adults. And according to many experts, the numbers are on the rise. Virtually anyone, including children, can develop high blood pressure. ...
Views: 588 - Plant Based Eating is the Secret Sauce of Energy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageHave you ever watched a puppy play? Their energy is nonstop. Or, what about a child out on the playground. They go and go and go. One of the greatest benefits for those who go from the SAD – Standard American Diet – to a 100% WFPB – whole food, plant based – diet is ENERGY. Boundless ...
Views: 642 - Plant Based Eating Reduces Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageI’ve recently been binge watching a series created and produced by Dolly Parton; Heartstrings. A feel-good series, Heartstrings always leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy. One episode features Kathleen Turner playing Miss Mary Shaw, a woman living in the backwoods in an old cabin who can tell ...
Views: 973 - Plant Based Eating… A fresh start - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Kathleen GageThe title for this article actually has more than one meaning. First, when you eat plant based, it tends to be very fresh. Secondly, for many people who go plant based, it is a fresh start on their health. In reality, being plant based is being vegan. However, some vegans are not 100% plant ...
Views: 2689 - Plant Based Eating… Diet or Lifestyle? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2019 from Kathleen GageSome people view plant based eating as a diet, while many of us view it as a lifestyle choice. For me, it goes beyond losing a few pounds. It’s truly about aligning my behaviors with my love of animals, my desire to be as healthy as possible and contributing to the betterment of the ...
Views: 972 - Plant Based Eating… Something Lost or Something Gained? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageWhenever we make a big change, human nature is to think about what we give up. To succeed at virtually anything, it’s important to think it terms of what we gain. Take plant-based eating. The first response you will likely get from others when you tell them you are plant based is this; “How ...
Views: 584 - Podcast Interviews for Experts - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, you are in a great position to reach people with your message by being a featured guest on podcast shows. But it takes more than simply talking about “you” that makes for an outstanding experience for the host and viewers and listeners. Create value by sharing more than “buy my ...
Views: 658 - Podcast interviews: A great way to promote authors and books - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageHere's a fact: Authors need to promote themselves and their books… if they want to sell books. There's actually no way around this; if you want to get your books in the hands of readers you have to be at the helm of your book promotions. Another fact is: the more people who read your book, ...
Views: 682 - Podcasting Is a GREAT Way to Gain Visibility - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the speech. You’ve got the expertise, but very few people know you exist. It takes more than simply having the “thing” to be successful. You also need the visibility. Years ago there wasn’t much competition online Seems like whatever an expert introduced to ...
Views: 871 - Political Correctness Around Body Shaming is Killing People - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you know someone has either had, or is scheduled for, a hip or knee replacement. In the past, it was the exception, rather than the rule, that we would go under the knife to replace a joint. Today, it has become an all to frequent topic of conversation at cocktail parties, networking ...
Views: 764 - Poop Your Way to Health on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageToday we are going to talk about something most people dare not discuss; POOP! Yep! I said it. Poop. Although something we all do, we either joke about it or don’t discuss it at all. Bad pops are no laughing matter. Actually, they can be a sign of very bad health. Regular bowel ...
Views: 942 - Pro Bodybuilder, Zack Belknap, Thrives on A Plant-Based Diet - by Submitted on May 28, 2020 from Kathleen GageFrom the typical “bro jock” who always had a passion for the environment, Zack Belknap connected the dots about the hypocrisy of what he ate and being an environmentalist when he watched the movies Dominion and Cowspiracy. Growing up, Zack was a hunter and fisherman. Yet, it never sat right ...
Views: 900 - Productive…or not… it’s your choice - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageSeems lots of people are “doing it differently” in 2015. No resolutions, no goals, no pen to paper with “this is what I am going to do.” There’s a trend underfoot of simply going with the flow. Not that there is anything wrong with going with the flow… people have been doing this since the ...
Views: 1227 - Promoting Yourself on Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs one of the most popular social networking sites online, Facebook provides you the opportunity to promote yourself, your site, your business, your events, and your clients. Facebook, due to its social nature, creates a lot of opportunity to promote your products and services. However, this ...
Views: 1203 - Promotions of a Podcast Episode is an Ongoing Process - by Submitted on May 06, 2020 from Kathleen GageAre you looking for ways to increase you reach through the power of podcast appearances? Maybe you have a show and you are looking to increase eyes and ears you reach with your message. When you consider the amount of time it takes to produce an episode, to not be proactive in promotions is ...
Views: 746 - Pull marketing - attraction marketing at its best - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the primary reasons most entrepreneurs won’t achieve the highest level of success in their business is their lack of effective marketing. One of the most important types of marketing you need to learn is pull marketing. As the name implies, pull marketing is persuading consumers to ...
Views: 1198 - Pull marketing - attraction marketing at its best - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the primary reasons most entrepreneurs won’t achieve the highest level of success in their business is their lack of effective marketing. One of the most important types of marketing you need to learn is pull marketing. As the name implies, pull marketing is persuading consumers ...
Views: 1350 - Put Your Stake in the Marketing Position Ground - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageLook at many marketing campaigns and you might find one is pretty much the same as the other. There’s no major distinction between them. To achieve the outcomes you desire, and stand out in the consumer’s mind, you must put your stake in the ground through market position, meaning stand up ...
Views: 1112 - Quit using the body-shaming discussion to avoid eating healthy - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageBody shaming. A hot topic and one we often have to approach with kid gloves. So much in fact, our fear of offending others may lead to disease, prolonged illness, even death. It’s one thing to accept our bodies as they are. It’s another to be in complete denial that excess weight can be ...
Views: 788 - Read this before offering ANY bonus gift to those who buy your products - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2016 from Kathleen Gage“Buy my book and get a bunch of cool bonuses worth over $4,000!” This was a recent post in a Facebook group I belong to. I have no idea what the title of the book is, nor whether or not the bonuses have anything to do with the subject matter of the book. I was somewhat amused by the post and ...
Views: 1413 - Ready to Create Information Products? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageI just finished interviewing an expert who works with experts who want to dominate their market. I asked Greg, “What’s one thing you can recommend to any entrepreneur who wants to build their business?” “When you’re an expert, do all you can to gain celebrity status within your market,” he ...
Views: 1095 - Recession proof your business with teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhy is it that some people are thriving during these uncertain economic times, while others are struggling? Chances are those that are doing well have diversified their revenue streams; especially on the Internet. It’s amazing how many ways there are to legitimately make money on the Internet. ...
Views: 1305 - Reduce Inflammation with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2019 from Kathleen GageChange won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of. Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight. Disease is out of control with more people being ...
Views: 916 - Reduce Inflammation with a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageChange won’t happen without change. Simple truth, but one many people lose sight of. Health issues abound, getting worse by the day. Obesity is on the rise, limiting the day-to-day activities of those who are bound by unhealthy weight. Disease is out of control with more people being ...
Views: 1248 - Repurpose and Repackage Your Products To Build Your Six-Figure Online Business - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageA great way to optimize your efforts is to package your information in many different formats through what is referred to as repurposing. This simply means that if you write a report you can turn that report into a longer document that can become an eBook. Or your eBook can become a teleseminar. ...
Views: 1627 - Running a Business IS Like Running a Marathon - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageThere is so much evidence that the more visible we are, the more opportunity we create. Yet, many people continue to hide out, thinking somehow they will be discovered Without a doubt, when you are open about who you are, what you do, hobbies you have, this is when opportunity appears to ...
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