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- How Much More of this Economy Can We Take? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageHave you heard people talk about how slow business is right now? Read virtually any newspaper, watch newscasts, listen to commentaries and you likely have been exposed the “business is slow” conversations. Millions of people are holding daily conversations about how slow things are. On the other ...
Views: 1850(1 vote) - Health, Energy and Optimal Weight on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GagePlant-based eating is becoming more popular by the day. According to international food and restaurant consultants Baum & Whiteman, plant-based dining was the number one dining trend for 2018. In the article, Plant Based Food is Declared 2018 Top Dining Trend, a study by Mintel revealed ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - Internet marketing - Why do people refuse to listen to the truth? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf there's one thing that pushes my buttons more than just about anything it's the people who absolutely refuse to listen to what the truth is about Internet marketing and making money on the Internet. No matter how many times they hear the truth, read it or watch it on a video, for some reason ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Be A More Productive Writer - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs a writer, one of the most important things you can do is write. Yet, many people complain that they just don’t have time to write. A closer look at how they are using their day may explain why. It’s likely they are not setting writing as a priority and/or they are wasting precious time in ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Effectively Market Your Book - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important activities an author needs to engage in is marketing your book. Yet, many leave it to chance and sales suffer as a result. When you sell books, you open up lots of opportunity. When my book, Power Up For Profits; The Smart Woman’s Guide to Online Marketing was ...
Views: 1476(1 vote) - Boost Your Online Business While Generating Revenues - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageSomething that will boost your business, your revenues and your expert status more than just about anything is information product development. There are various types of information products you can develop; those that are used specifically for building your opt-in subscriber list, those ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - COVID-19: Eliminate Underlying Causes That Put You at Higher Risk - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2020 from Kathleen GageAs people continue to comply to, and put massive attention on, the guidelines of social distancing, washing hands, no hugging (humans), and “stay at home” mandates on the one hand, on the other hand (comparatively speaking) little attention is put on what we can do to minimize our risks for the ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - How to Gain Visibility, Market Reach and Revenues from Writing Free Articles - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI work with many speakers, authors, trainers and consultants who want to gain visibility on the Internet and within their market. Without a doubt, they all realize they need to market themselves, but many just don’t know where to begin. Marketing serves several purposes including market reach, ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - How to Secure Lots of Great Book Reviews - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMost authors know if they are serious about positioning their books in the marketplace they need to have them posted on Amazon. In order to get the most opportunity from Amazon you need to optimize your page. Some of the essentials are a detailed book description, ISBN number, page count, ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Internet Marketing - What's stopping your success? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI've owned and operated my business for years. Nearly 15 to be exact. In this time I have seen ups and downs in the economy, watched numerous business start and within a short period of time end, and watched other businesses flourish. I am fortunate to be among those business owners who have ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Internet Marketing - Who can you trust? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt seems one of the greatest challenges for those new to the world of Internet Marketing is to know who to trust when it comes to who they are, what they know and have they truly accomplished that which they claim to be an expert at? Here are a few recommendations on how you can minimize getting ...
Views: 1910(1 vote) - Internet Marketing – Are You Using a Push/Pull System? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAn important aspect of marketing has to do with what is referred to as Push/Pull marketing. Push/Pull marketing is exactly as it sounds. At times you are “pushing” information out to your market and at other times you are implementing strategies to “pull” consumers to you. Regardless of whether ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Our Life Purpose - Design or Default? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Plant Based Eating Can Literally Change Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Kathleen GageWho do you want to be? Really be? What’s the life you want to create? If you put health into the equation, are you doing all you can to be as healthy as possible? If you didn’t put your health into the mix, how long can you keep doing what you’re doing without hitting a wall? Discover Who ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Political Correctness Around Body Shaming is Killing People - by Submitted on Mar 22, 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: 868(1 vote) - Series; A great way to reach more buyers and make more money - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you looking for ways to sell more of your eBooks while reaching a great market and being viewed as a leading expert? Granted, writing eBooks is a great way to be viewed as an expert, but the market reach may be in question. Enter an expert series. Working with experts is a great way to ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Three things experts MUST do to give a great presentation - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an expert, one of your greatest opportunities to build your market reach and client base is to get on the platform and give a “knock their socks off” presentation. If you’re an entrepreneur, there are very few strategies that compare to getting on the platform in order to build your ...
Views: 2594(1 vote) - Why Blog Tours are Great for Book Promotions - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf you’re like most authors you have set a goal of selling more books in the coming year. In theory setting goals regarding selling books is great. In reality many authors who have the best intentions soon give up on their goal for any number of reasons. A primary reason is not knowing where ...
Views: 1089(1 vote) - Why You Can't Give Up Cheese - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2020 from Kathleen GageIt’s no secret, a whole food, plant-based diet is a very healthy way to eat. Yet, many people resist committing 100%, even for a week. Why? The number one reason is the refusal to give up cheese. “I just can’t give it up,” can often be heard by someone who knows they would benefit from a ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - You risk being viewed as a commodity if you do this.... - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageI just finished reading a book filled with good information, but nothing significant stood out in the content. Actually, much of what I read I’ve read in countless other books. Truth be told, just about any Law of Attraction, inspirational and/or motivational writer could have put their name ...
Views: 1152(1 vote) - Your wasting money on information products if you’re doing this… - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageCountless dollars are wasted every day on information products. People may as well flush their money down the toilet. You might be wondering why someone who makes their living selling information products would say this. Here’s why. More people than not buy product after product in hopes ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Internet marketing - Why do people refuse to listen to the truth? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf there's one thing that pushes my buttons more than just about anything it's the people who absolutely refuse to listen to what the truth is about Internet marketing and making money on the Internet. No matter how many times they hear the truth, read it or watch it on a video, for some ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Attention Authors! Sell Lots of Books with Teleseminars! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you’re an author, speaker, coach or consultant, it’s likely you know how important it is to market your products and services. The challenge for many professionals is not only what to do, but how to do it. Additionally, knowing what is a wise investment in their marketing and what is not. ...
Views: 1586(2 votes) - 7 Common Ways People Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen GageHave you ever said you wanted something so much all you can think of is the “thing”, but your actions said something different? I daresay at some point most everyone has, myself included. Such was the case with Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington. As the result of a bad choice ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Are you Living in the Problem or the Solution? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageEvery day we have the opportunity to make decisions to honor who we are. I would hope that because you are reading this you are someone who believes you have a very important path to travel. Your life can be more than simply living from day to day. Yet, many people are living from day to ...
Views: 1734(2 votes) - Do You Have IAD - Internet Addiction Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageOpportunity for content creators has never been as great as it is today. The potential, moving forward, is unlimited. Profit margins are incredibly high, market reach beyond anything we’ve ever seen and new markets emerging every day. That’s the great news. The bad news is this; with so many ...
Views: 1683(1 vote) - Hidden Opportunities for Bestselling Authors - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you an author looking for effective ways to gain visibility for you and your book? There are some very simple (not necessarily easy) ways to do this. If your book is a self help, business, spiritual or virtually any topic that can be developed into a workshop you host your own free one ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - How a Strong Circle of Influence Increases Your Results - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the years I’ve been marketing and selling online, I’ve consistently watched people struggle in their attempt to get visibility for any number of eBased products they hope to move. Whether it be to move by way of a giveaway for the purpose of building a list or selling an eBook, teleseminar, ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Increase Profits with a Good Market Analysis - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageTo know what solutions to offer your market you must know your market. Understanding the demographics of your market is essential to all you do. The best way to know who your market is, is to do a demographics analysis. The demographics of your market are their geographic location, age, ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Information Products; Step one … a Google search - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageNowadays almost anything can be sold; tangible or intangible. Some have high profit margins while others have minimal. Some of the highest profit margin items are eBased information products sold as downloadable items. However, you can use information products as a way to build your database for ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Internet marketing allows you to literally make money at the press of a button - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAlthough the Internet is an incredible way to market your business and make a living, it is also one of the worst….if you don’t know what you are doing. Without proper preparation, what could be an amazing tool turns into massive frustration. If you have the correct systems in place you can ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - The Truth about Building An Opt In Subscriber List - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen Gage“I don’t have a list! What do I do?” I have been asked this question countless times. My answer is always the same; start right where you are. I’ve been making my living (and a great one at that) on the Internet for many years now. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when I ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Integrity is a highly overused word for many entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 02, 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: 1143(2 votes) - 3 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your Book on Amazon - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve done it... you’ve written your first book. It’s only a matter of months, maybe even weeks, until it’s published and ready to be sold. Now you can relax and watch the money pour in. Not so fast. Now you have to let people know the book exists. This is done by way of how you market and ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - 5 Mistakes Authors Make When Doing an Online Book Launch - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the best ways to sell lots of books from the comfort of your home is to do an online book launch campaign. When done right you can sell hundreds, even thousands of books in a very short period of time. However, one launch is not the end all be all to a successful book. It is the start ...
Views: 1298(2 votes) - A Simple Formula for Fast, Easy and Profitable Product Development - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen became a professional speaker nearly 16 years ago something I heard over and over from seasoned speakers was to develop product. These sage words made a huge difference in the success of my business. Why? Because no matter what is happening with the economy having various information ...
Views: 1454(3 votes) - Creating Multiple Streams of Income - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the areas I specialize in is the creation and development of information products. If they don't know it when they first come to me, within a short period of time my clients learn the importance of packaging their knowledge into information products. Once developed the need to ...
Views: 1145(1 vote) - Is your business sustainable? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Kathleen GageOne of the most rewarding elements of having an online business is the opportunity to communicate with men and women around the globe. There are a number of ways this can be done: •Simple email messages •Ezines •Teleseminars •Blogging •Social marketing •Information products ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Qualities and Attributes of a Best Selling Author - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhether you plan to create a bestselling book or via the Internet or you plan to go the traditional route with a major publishers, it will ultimately be up to you how you create, handle and release your freshly written masterpiece. Many new authors are under the mistaken impression that they ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Sell Lots of Books with Teleseminars! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf you’re an author, speaker, coach or consultant, it’s likely you know how important it is to market your products and services. The challenge for many professionals is not only what to do, but how to do it. Additionally, knowing what is a wise investment in their marketing and what is not. ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Skyrocket Your Blogging Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely that one of your resolutions for the coming year is to gain more visibility. You’re committed to be seen in a big way in 2015. Your intentions are sincere, but chances are within a very short period of time you will get caught up and fall behind. To avoid this happening to ...
Views: 1255(2 votes) - To decide or not decide - This is the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageLately I have been reading and hearing a great deal on the power of decision and the power of indecision. Some people would argue that indecision carries no power with it. Actually, indecision carries a lot of power. The power to immobilize. The power to diminish confidence. The power enhance ...
Views: 1958(1 vote) - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTrends come and go. One day something’s hot, the next it’s not. Lately there’s been talk by millions of people about the law of attraction; think about what you want and it will manifest. Every month millions of dollars are spent on books, CDs, seminars, trainings and coaching sessions teaching ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - Who cares about your opinion? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Kathleen GageMost mornings I check discussions on a few of my favorite groups on LinkedIn and Facebook. Today the discussion of blogging was posted on one of my writer’ groups. “Do you blog? On what?” were two questions posted on a Facebook Group. The woman who posted wasn’t sure what to write about. ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Why Some People Avoid Marketing Like the Plague - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you ever cringed at the thought marketing? You're not alone. Many people avoid marketing like the plague and their business success reflects this fact. The truth is, marketing is just about everything we do. From blogging, article writing, talking to others at a live event, posting on ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - A major insight for traditional and online professional speakers - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageRecently I was reviewing transcripts from a training program I facilitated with a colleague on how to become a successful professional speaker – a six figure a year speaker. I had to smile when I read our recommendations. Not only are they spot on, they hold as true today as the day we hosted ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - Identify Your Expertise for Market Influence - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe best way to influence people’s buying choices is to offer something they can only get if they work with you or buy your product or those you recommend. What is your expertise? What sets you apart from others? And why should prospects choose you over your competition? This is a portion of ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - 3 Simple Steps to Making Money Online - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf I could sum up making money online in 3 steps here are what they would be: 1.Know your market 2.Build a responsive opt in list 3.Create information product. Step One will be covered in this article. This is a biggie. Anyone who is making money online has done this. And... they ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - An Often Overlooked Step in Information Product Development - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageMany experts enhance their product offerings with high quality services. Regardless of what you make available to your market, you need to take one very important step. Before you invest time, money or effort into product development make sure you understand the needs of your market. You ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - Are you still singing “The Economy is Slow” Blues? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOver the last few days I have had several conversations with friends and clients about their businesses. Many are thrilled with the fact business is picking up while others immediately go into, “The economy is still slow. That’s why my business isn’t picking up.” For some, The Economy is ...
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