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- Sales - You’ve got it bass ackward - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I’ll invest in sales training as soon as I make the money to do so.” I can’t even begin to count the number of times people have said this, all the while struggling to make sales. For some reason, they believe that they are going to figure out what the problem is with their sales results when ...
Views: 1250 - Self-Published Books Can Create Multiple Streams of Revenue - But Readers Need to Know they Exist - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the past becoming a self-published author was a very different experience from what it is today. There were many obstacles that are no longer limitations for today’s self-published authors. Not only was the process much more cumbersome than it is today, there was no such thing as Kindle, ...
Views: 1251 - Sell more books by answering three questions - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany nonfiction books are created to solve a problem or teach prevention of a specific outcome; often doing both. When marketing you need to know what problems your book can solve or what it is designed to prevent. Take a book on health and nutrition; some are designed to help the reader lose ...
Views: 1211 - Shocking! The vast majority of books make less than $100 a year - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2016 from Kathleen Gage"The vast majority of books make less than $100 a year,” according to John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books. Another book marketer says, "50% of the books published don't make even that much. In my experience, at least 90% of books will fail, maybe even 95-99%. Fail means ...
Views: 1200 - Simple quiz reveals who is cut out for Internet marketing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageNot everyone is suited to Internet marketing. There are a number of reasons for this. Many will not succeed due to their unwillingness to face reality. The reality is it takes time, knowledge and effort to succeed in the world of online marketing. Regardless of what you are marketing there are ...
Views: 1281 - Simple quiz reveals who is cut out for Internet marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageNot everyone is suited to Internet marketing. There are a number of reasons for this. Many will not succeed due to their unwillingness to face reality. The reality is it takes time, knowledge and effort to succeed in the world of online marketing. Regardless of what you are marketing there ...
Views: 1371 - Slideshare, social media, social networks, social media marketing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWith all the choices of social networks and social media marketing you might wonder where your time is best utilized. The standard locations are: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Google+ One social network proving to be incredibly valuable is ...
Views: 1180 - Smart Experts Level the Playing Field With Their Competition by Writing a Book - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, you likely experience lots of competition. You may be the best. You may have been in your industry the longest. You might have the most expensive education. On some level, none of that matters. What matters is the market’s perception of who you are. Are you the “go to” ...
Views: 1183 - Social Networking A great resource or simply a waste of time - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt seems at every turn we are hearing about the “latest and greatest” place to network and build market reach on the Internet. Regardless of the size of your business, there are likely things you could be doing to increase your market reach, but knowing which is the best for your particular ...
Views: 1304 - Social Networks... are they for you? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve been on the Internet for even a short period of time you have likely heard that Social Networking is the latest and greatest hot thing on the Internet. In many ways it is. However, as much as Social Networking can help you build your business, it can be a huge waste of time. You will ...
Views: 1222 - Solutions May Surface in the Still of the Night - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen Gage“Necessity is the mother of invention!” The first time I heard this was nearly twenty years ago when I was introduced to Tony Robbins’ material. I have to admit, the first time I heard this it didn’t quite register. However, nearly three decades later, it makes all the sense in the world. In ...
Views: 1375 - Someday I’ll... get around to writing that book - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? This often happens with experts who swear up and down they are going to ...
Views: 1181 - Spice Up Your Plant Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt’s one thing to eat plant-based and another to have lots of variety in the flavors of the foods you enjoy. It may seem like there’s not a lot of variety in the flavor of your meals, yet, with the right ingredients you can really spice things up. Here are just a few choices to spice things ...
Views: 647 - Strengthen Your Immune System with Plant Based Diets - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2020 from Kathleen GageThere is so much information floating around about COVID-19 and how many people are being infected that one is left to wonder what the good news is. There is actually great news if we are open to it. Now is the time to reboot your system in order to strengthen your immune system. Simple ...
Views: 851 - Stroke Forward Author, Marcia Moran, sees value in Plant-Based Eating - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageCan food cause strokes? According to many leading authorities the answer is a resounding YES! Are all strokes caused by what we eat? Absolutely not! However, the more you adhere to a plant-based diet, the more you minimize your risk of food induced strokes. According to Parkwood Heights ...
Views: 707 - Success is not always convenient - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1437 - Success Is Not Always Convenient - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I offered an open, hop on the phone line, Q&A session. It was on a Saturday and I made myself available for two hours to answer as many questions about building your business as possible during that time. To encourage people to get on the line I announced the call would not be ...
Views: 1336 - Surefire ways for articles to build your online position - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageSomething I specialize in is teaching clients and prospective clients how to gain visibility and credibility on the Internet by way of no-cost and low cost strategies. When done right the visibility can lead to increased revenues. One of the most effective methods to accomplish this is through ...
Views: 1061 - Surrender to Know Deep Fulfillment - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageSeveral decades ago, I began studying goal setting as if my life depended on it. I was committed to learning anything and everything I could about how to set goals and "have it all". I was certain that having it all would bring me a very deep level of happiness. My motivation was the fact that ...
Views: 1474 - Sustainable income through eProduct development and marketing - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most rewarding parts of having an online business is the opportunity to communicate with folks around the globe. There are a number of ways this can be done; simple email messages, ezines, teleseminars, blogging, social marketing, and of course various eProducts. All of these ...
Views: 1122 - Teleseminars - 3 Effective Types You Can Offer - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageOffering teleseminars as a part of your services is a great choice for many entrepreneurs. Knowing which is the best can be a challenge. There are dozens of "types" of teleseminars to choose from. Below are three very popular types. Preview Calls If you are new to teleseminars, I recommend ...
Views: 1223 - Teleseminars - 5 Elements of a Successful Lead Capture Page - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere are several elements that go into a teleseminar that attract lots of listeners and buyers of your products and services. By far, landing pages are one of the most critical. A landing page is also known as a squeeze page and lead-capture page. The amount of information on the page is ...
Views: 1091 - Teleseminars - 7 Steps to Creating Engaging Content - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageCreating a topic for a teleseminar is one thing. Developing great content is something completely different. The content has to provide solutions to whatever your listeners are interested in. The following is a very simple formula for creating a hot topic AND great content. 1. Determine topic ...
Views: 2251 - Teleseminars - A Formula to Find Experts to Be Your Featured Guest - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf there's one thing I encourage you to do before you begin offering teleseminars it's to clearly define your expertise and your market. Why? Because the more you know what your market wants and what you are qualified to offer the better. You are in an improved position to provide solutions ...
Views: 1622 - Teleseminars - A Simple Formula For Developing Engaging Content Teleseminars - A Simple Formula For Developing Engaging Content - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageA huge part of your success with teleseminars is to create great call content. This should not to be taken lightly. Regardless of whether you offer a free or fee event is irrelevant. The quality of your content, in both free and fee teleseminars, is essential to building a loyal customer/client ...
Views: 6160 - Teleseminars - A Winning Price Point For Backend Products - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageI am a proponent of finding numerous ways to turn teleseminar content in multiple streams of revenue. When I first began offering teleseminars seven or eight years ago I didn't realize the revenue potential. Because of this I likely left hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. You don't ...
Views: 1413 - Teleseminars - Building Credibility Before, During and After - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe benefits of hosting teleseminars are numerous. Value added for your market, multiple streams of revenue, increased visibility and increased market reach to name just a few of the many. In this article we will address a great way to generate revenue on the backend. What this means is after ...
Views: 1761 - Teleseminars - do you know which to offer your market? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people utilize teleseminars to market their products and services as well as sell on the backend. By far, teleseminars are one of the greatest tools available to accomplish both. Unfortunately, many people set about to launch a teleseminar without a solid plan in place. One of the first ...
Views: 2972 - Teleseminars - Gain Massive Visibility With Forum Involvement - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of your niche, posting on forums can be an excellent way to gain visibility for your teleseminars. It doesn't matter what market your teleseminar is for there's a forum for you! If you're willing to find those forums and follow the following steps you will be amazed at the ...
Views: 1355 - Teleseminars - Make Lots of Money With One Simple Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat it takes to succeed and make a great living with teleseminars is to repurpose your content in order to extend the revenue potential. It's one thing to offer a teleseminar and something completely different to know how to monetize the content in many ways. The fact is repurposing ...
Views: 1518 - Teleseminars - Making money with them - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the last few days I have coached several new clients who were misled into believing the BS of getting rich quick on the Internet. I have heard a similar story from several people so I definitely lean toward believing that there are some so called “experts” telling people when they buy program ...
Views: 1362 - Teleseminars - One of the Best Ways to Build Your Business and Your Revenues - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageHolding live workshops and seminars are a good way to build a business. However due to current economic trends, the traditional methods of holding and conducting workshops make it very difficult to execute and get participation. In addition, the costs involved in getting a venue, audio visual ...
Views: 1744 - Teleseminars - One of the Most Important Forum Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWithout a doubt, forums are a great way to promote teleseminars. When you belong to a handful of forums that are very targeted and consistent with your market with daily posting you can gain some great visibility. However, it goes beyond simply posting as a way to promote your event. The number ...
Views: 1587 - Teleseminars - Optimize Your Conversion Rate From Visitors to Opt Ins - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to promoting a teleseminar this is usually done by getting potential buyers to a landing page. The goal for most landing pages is to convert lookers into either subscribers or buyers. The fact is, most people who "land" on one of your pages leave very quickly. The reasons for ...
Views: 1703 - Teleseminars - Using Your Sig File in Forums For Visibility - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageMore every day experts are finding forums a great way to promote their teleseminars. I am a proponent of participating in only a few forums you can post to on a regular basis rather than dozens you have no time for. A great way to increase your telseminar visibility is to effectively use your ...
Views: 1468 - Teleseminars -- Getting through the noise of the competition - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to offering teleseminars the fact is there is an incredible amount of competition. In years past this was not the case. There were a handful of people offering their training by way of a teleseminar. Today this is not the way it is. Teleseminars are a dime a dozen. Does that mean ...
Views: 1306 - Teleseminars for Virtually Any Need and Any Market - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen you ask many people online how many types of teleseminars there are many people stop at one or two. Actually, there are dozens of types of teleseminars and reasons to host one. Regardless of the type of teleseminar you host or participate in, many of the steps to create and develop one ...
Views: 778 - Testimonials Add to Your Credibility with Information Products - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most effective methods for you to enhance your credibility and trust with prospective clients is with strong testimonies. The place to strategically utilize testimonials are sales pages and landing pages. Authentic client testimonials are a powerful marketing tool. There are numerous ...
Views: 1272 - The 3 Biggest Fears That Stop Authors From Succeeding - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMost people would never guess that authors have some very common and debilitating fears. The three top are: Fear their book won't sell. Fear someone will criticize their writing. Fear they only have one book inside of them. Are these valid fears? Any fear can be a valid fear. This may ...
Views: 1203 - The 3 C's of Getting Your Foot in the Door of a Prospect - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you frustrated with cold calling because of all the rejection, phones slammed in your ear and being told to never call again? Wondering how some sales professionals seem to always be at the right place, at the right time? Feeling like you just can’t seem to get your foot in the door of any ...
Views: 1959 - The 5 a.m. Club Sets the Tone - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageNot long ago, I began the 20/20/20 process based on Robin Sharma’s book The 5 a.m. Club. In a nutshell, you commit for 66 days to get up at 5 a.m. and do a process that includes 20 minutes each of: 1. Exercise 2. Journaling 3. Reading or watching something to enhance your mind, body, ...
Views: 1039 - The Best 25 Cents I Ever Invested - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn my twenties life was very different than it is today. I had very little belief in what is possible and how powerful our thoughts are. That is until I found a book at a garage sale called The Magic of Believing. With very little money in my pocket, I reluctantly parted with a quarter ...
Views: 1650 - The Connection Between Antibiotics, Superbugs and Meat Consumption - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2020 from Kathleen GageHave you ever wondered why people are so resistant to antibiotics? We have become so resistant to the benefits of antibiotics many people have lost the ability to fight off super-bugs has become near impossible. One of the main reasons is the use of antibiotics in factory farming of animals. ...
Views: 769 - The Difference Between Internal vs. External Marketing - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageIn virtually any book about marketing, you typically learn about promotions and advertising. The fact is, marketing goes way beyond the typical to include: •Internal marketing •External marketing •Online marketing •Offline marketing •Push/pull marketing •Energy marketing, ...
Views: 3002 - The Ethics of A Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Kathleen GageSeptember 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I ...
Views: 776 - The Ethics of A Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageSeptember 16, 2018. This is the day my life changed forever. It’s the day I chose to stop consuming animal and dairy products. Initially, it was going to be for a seven-day period. Seven days turned into two weeks. Two weeks turned into a month. A month turned into six. At this point, I don’t ...
Views: 939 - The Major Barrier to Getting Your Book Published - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhatever your perspective, your opinion or your belief, the Internet provides a platform to express it. Barriers to entry for getting your material published is practically nonexistent. The greatest barrier to entry is not getting started. Simple as that. The great news is this: the minute you ...
Views: 1264 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising ...
Views: 1515 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising knowledge ranked the ...
Views: 1374 - The Online Journey Must be Planned to Be Profitable - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people dream of making six and seven figures a year online. They’ve heard outlandish results experts in any number of industries have gotten and hope to achieve the same. Is it really possible to build a successful and profitable online business? Absolutely. But before you can generate ...
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