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ACCELERATE MARCH 2015

A MAGAZINE FOR ENTREPRENEURS ON THE FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS

SONAYA WILLIAMS

WHAT TO DO When You Fall In Love and Your Business Falls Apart PAGE 4 NIKKI WEAVER PETT

RELATIONSHIP MARKETING The Fastest Path to Explosive Growth in 2015 PAGE 10 JASON ROSENBLUM

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW

Using Professionals to Help You Look into a Crystal Ball PAGE 18

ARE YOU IN THE ZONE?

EDITOR

Debra Angilletta

DEPUTY EDITOR Starr Oldorff

W E L C O M E TO A C C E L E R AT E MAGAZINE Or neglected agreeable of discovery concluded oh it sportsman. Week to time in john. I am so excited to launch “Accelerate: A magazine for women entrepreneurs on the fast track to success”!

COPYWRITER

Becky Livingston

Some of you may know, I started my career on Wall Street. After over 20 successful years, I knew deep down something was missing. My life had changed, and I felt like I needed to turn my skills into something of my own. I’m sure you get that. After lots of self reflection, I started my own business. I help coaches, consultants and practitioners discover their “Zone of Genius” so that they can serve at a high level; package their services for sixfigure profits (and beyond!); have time to work, time to play, time to give and time to receive.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Shari Miller

This magazine was created to share similar stories and experiences of people, just like you and me, who created business success in their lives. These top notch professionals I’ve sourced as the best in their respective fields. They are going to share stories and insights for the fast path to success. They will the steps they’ve taken and the lessons they’ve learned about being a business owner and what it takes to do what you love and share that with the world. Oh, yeah, and to make some kickin’ money while doing what you love. Be inspired by them. Learn from them. And most of all, apply the tips they share to your own life and business to witness the miraculous change we all call “success”! Go ahead, put your seatbelt on and enjoy the ride....get ready to Accelerate!

contents 4 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FALL IN LOVE AND YOUR BUSINESS FALLS APART by Sonaya Williams

10 RELATIONSHIPS: THE FASTEST PATH TO EXPLOSIVE GROWTH IN 2015

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by Nikki Weaver Pett

14 MASTER YOUR MONEY, ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS by Robyn Crane

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YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

by Jason Rosenblum

22 SEVEN MINDSET TRAITS THAT WILL EXPLODE YOUR BUSINESS by Vibeke Schurch

28 THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO CLARIFY TO BUILD A LASTING AND

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EFFECTIVE BRAND by Stephenie Zamora

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32 ARE YOU IN THE ZONE? by Debra Angilletta

38 THIS ONE LITTLE EXERCISE CAN MAKE YOU A MASTER AT ACHIEVING YOUR DREAMS by Sarah Walton

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42 CREATING JOYFUL SUCCESS by Helen McMillan

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46 3 SIMPLE SECRETS FOR A SIX-FIGURE BUSINESS AND A MILLION DOLLAR LIFE

byj Jennifer Powter

50 HOW TO STAND OUT AND GET CLIENTS TO CHASE YOU by Kathy Sciere

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W H AT TO DO WHEN YOU FALL IN LOVE AND YOUR BUSINESS FALLS APART By Sonaya Williams

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A C C E L R AT E ast year I had the worst and best year of my life! (Yes it’s possible.) I fell in love.

And then… My business fell apart. It’s was my third year in business and it started off great. I had... • a full roster of clients • new ideas for programs launches • scheduled speaking opportunities I was on track to multiple six figures for my third year. BUT… I wanted to make more room for my new relationship. And I thought my team was ready. Nothing like love calling to show you where your business needs to uplevel to run without you. My team wasn’t able to keep up with existing or new client work. • The newsletter and marketing didn’t get sent on time • Contracts never got sent and my clients were onboarded 72 hours late. • Project deadlines were completely missed. But wait...it got worse: Some of my clients were charged twice. All these misses meant I lost one of my biggest contracts.

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Y BUSINESS GREW faster than I could handle.

have the flexibility to travel, and to own a successful business.

AND I NEEDED my busi- IT STARTED TO feel like I couldn’t have ness to grow enough to the best of both worlds… happy busihandle my life.

AFTER RETURNING FROM an amazing 3 week trip to London & Paris with my love, I lost a $3,500 per month client, refunded a total of $5,000 to three clients in one month, and put off a launch that could of brought in $10K in revenue.

I Needed My Business to Grow Enough to Handle

MY LIFE

THERE WAS NO mental space or capacity to launch new projects, so I didn’t, and in addition to losing money, I left money on the table. ness + happy life. I WAITED YEARS to finally be in love,

Sonaya Williams is a speaker and consultant on the topics of having the right tools and team to end day the today chaos in your business at sonayawilliams.com Stop doing it all yourself. The 6 Steps to hiring & training the right team so you stop doing everything yourself, Get Support Now

“The secret to creating success is not that you have more time. It’s that you aren’t doing everything yourself.” ~ Sonaya Williams

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HELLO, I’M SONAYA WILLIAMS. CREATOR OF THE BUSINESS AUTOMATOR + NEW REVENUE SPECIALIST. MY MISSION? To get you the right tech tools that will free you up so you can get productive doing the work that you love. See, I believe when you have the right systems, you will end the day to day chaos preventing them from having the real success they want. YOU SHOULDN’T SPEND YOUR TIME OR ENERGY ON THINGS YOU CAN DELEGATE OR AUTOMATE. AND THAT’S MY AREA OF EXPERTISE. As your New Revenue Specialist, I help you stop leaving money on the table. And not only keep more of it in your pocket by better using your time, but make more of it. I’ve helped my clients: -make an additional $35K, -ditch 5-7 hours a week of busy work with the right tools, -hire team members to support and run their business without them. My corporate background—which includes project management, web design, IT and business process management—has uniquely qualified me to strategically restructure your business.

SAVING YOU TIME, AND KEEPING MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET. As a project manager, I mastered the art of planning—keeping projects on track and effectively communicating client expectations. Later, on IT help desks supporting the customers of major companies, I learned to explain technology in a way that made sense to people. BUT IT WAS IN BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT THAT I FOUND MY PASSION. Here, I learned everything from automating processes to enhancing the entire customer experience. I designed unique system solutions, created step-by-step detailed documentation, and train teams on how to deliver effectively. My obsession with technology isn’t new. When it comes to gadgets, I become rapidly addicted to anything new—currently, I’m inseparable from my iPhone and Macbook. And, when it comes to new software, I’m THAT person—you know, the one who submits feedback about what doesn’t work when it comes to the user interface and overall functionality. What else? Wellllll, I adore white-chocolate covered strawberries, dancing ‘til my feet hurt, and exoctic excursions with my man. But most of all? I looove helping you end the day to day chaos that keeps you from making the impact and the money you know you’re capable of.

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R E L ATIONSHIP M A RKETING The Fastest Path to Explosive Growth in 2015 by Nikki Weaver Pett

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A C C E L R AT E Have you ever given someone a juicy referral, weeks or months went by and you wondered, “What ever happened to that lead?” As great relationship marketers we don’t want to leave our referral sources wondering. Keep them posted. Let them know how the relationship is going and that you’re taking excellent care of their contact. This instantly raises your level of professionalism, while keeping you top of mind. So why does all of this matter? Because we live in an age of superficial connections and people are desperate to feel connected in a personal way. Yes, social media and email are a great ways to quickly keep in touch, but if you want to really stand out, inject personal notes, personal calls and gifts of gratitude into your marketing and you will see faster success than ever before. According to Dan Kennedy, well-known marketing advisor, stated “sixty eight percent of clients who leave do so because they feel unappreciated, unimportant, and taken for granted.” Well now you have some tools to ensure that this doesn’t happen to you. Not only will you retain your existing clients, but they will rave about how amazing you are to do business with. They’ll tell others about you producing a steady stream of referrals throughout the coming months. Why? Because the “ROI is Always in the Relationship”

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Strengthen your referral partnerships

Your strategic alliances are people who serve your audience, but don’t compete with you. These people are an amazing resource for referrals and the fastest way to grow your business. Make sure to thank existing referral partners and strategic alliances with gifts of gratitude. Send flowers. Send a gift card. Or, send a box of chocolates to ensure they feel valued. Your referral sources are natural givers. The more they feel you appreciate the partnership, the more referrals they will send your way. Strengthen these bonds by reciprocating with referrals to them, as well as keeping them up to date on the referrals they’ve given you.

DON’T MISS NIKKI’S FIVE JUICY TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR SALES SUCCESS! A bout Nikk i Pe t t Nikki is an author, speaker, and trainer-founder of www. NikkiPett.com. She is also the creator of “BAAM,” the Ultimate Client Loyalty and Repeat Referral Business System. Nikki has been in sales and marketing for 14 years. Initially thrown into an old-school, hit-and-run sales training, she left the company and started Sigma Promotions Inc. in 2002. Nikki’s business saw explosive growth the minute she traded in sales pitches for relationship-based sales.

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MASTER YOUR MONEY, ACCELERATE YOUR SUCCESS BY ROBYN CRANE HOW IMPROVING YOUR MONEY HABITS CAN HELP YOU BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTANDING THE 5 MONEY TYPES TO BREAKTHROUGH IN YOUR BUSINESS

HETHER YOU JUST started your business or have been in it for decades, you want to grow it, and you want to grow it fast. You may worry about the economy, sales, marketing, or the competition—and yet, the biggest threat to your business isn’t out there. Believe it or not, it’s your own fears, insecurities, and unaddressed issues about money undermining your every step.

life, which most definitely includes your business success. MY MISSION IS to help you acknowledge and address your current money habits and patterns that can sabotage your personal—and professional life. THE BEST WAY to identify these patterns is to understand the “5 Money Types” and the beliefs and behaviors associated

My goal is to help you acknowledge and address your own money habits and ongoing patterns that can sabotage your personal life... and your professional one.

YOU’VE HAD A relationship with money your whole life. In fact, it’s a very deep connection that was established when you were just a kid. Growing up, you developed beliefs and patterns about money, which have shaped the relationship you have with money today. THIS RELATIONSHIP WITH money affects every area of your

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with each. While you will have some characteristics of each of these different types, you will likely discover that one or two are more dominant. KNOWING THE PATTERNS associated to the types helps you overcome money issues and accelerate success; so, you can go take care of business.

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BEHAVIORS:

Spendthrift Sally tends to spend a lot of money. She is an impulsive and compulsive buyer. She justifies her purchases because they’re on sale or she claims it’s something she really needs.

Typically, Cheap Chip likes to save money, even hoard it. When he does spend money, he often feels worried or anxious. He doesn’t like to “throw money away” on things he doesn’t really value.

In business, Spendthrift Sally tends to throw money at problems. She may get a new computer, printer, or may even join many networking groups, believing that the more she spends, the more it will help her business.

BELIEFS: If you’re like Spendthrift Sally, you may believe money solves problems. You may believe you deserve to buy that ‘thing,’ and that you need it to grow your business. You may also believe that someone else will take care of you; somehow the money will never run out or simply that ‘it will all work out.’

ACTION STEP FOR SPENDTHRIFT SALLY: Look at your ROI (Return On Investment) and track your “Business Money MaSK™ ” — How much you Make, Spend & Keep to give you clarity about whether your expenses are actually making you money. Acquire valuable assets, which will help you grow your business and avoid buying liabilities, which are costs to your business.

KNOWING THE PATTERNS ASSOCIATED TO THE TYPES HELPS YOU OVERCOME MONEY ISSUES AND ACCELERATE SUCCESS

In business, Cheap Chip considers value when making buying decisions. He may do a lot of research before making a purchase and is looking for a good deal. He may be afraid of investing or spending money on anything that doesn’t guarantee results. He also may have trouble charging a lot of money (what he’s worth) because he assumes people are conscious of cost (like him).

BELIEFS:: Cheap Chip has a scarcity mentality and believes he doesn’t have enough. If you’re like Cheap Chip, you may believe that taking risk is scary or dangerous. You may believe that security is important, and that you must have total certainty before taking action. You believe in being ‘smart’ about your money, which means spending as little as possible and being conscientious.

ACTION STEP FOR CHEAP CHIP: Adopt a risk-reward mindset. Stop playing it so safe and invest in growing your business. For example, hire a coach or purchase leads to help you exponentially grow your business. There may not be an immediate ROI, but commit to it consistently and be patient. Have more faith in yourself and your investments and focus more on abundance as opposed to scarcity.

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OVERGENEROUS OLIVIA Overgenerous Olivia is a giver. She is overgenerous and it’s often at her own expense. She doesn’t focus much on what she doesn’t have. She focuses on others and assumes she’ll be fine. In business, Overgenerous Olivia often gives her time away for free. She doesn’t really value her own worth, which makes it hard for her to ask for money. She doesn’t charge what she’s worth and often seeks approval before taking action.

BELIEFS: If you’re like Overgenerous Olivia, you may believe that you’re supposed to be successful, but deep down you don’t feel you deserve it. You may believe you have to prove your value before accepting money. You may be afraid of losing clients or of pushing them away. You don’t want to be salesy, you just want to help people and expect your clients to pay you even when you don’t ask.

ACTION STEP FOR OVERGENEROUS OLIVIA: Stop giving away your time for free or for less than you’re worth. Raise your rates with your next client. Collect the money up front, then overdeliver by adding even more value. You’ll get a betterquality client by charging higher rates. They will value your help much more and get better results.

DELUSIONAL DAN Delusional Dan typically pretends to be more successful than he actually is. He puts up a good front and thinks he’s fooling people. But most can see through Delusional Dan’s ways. Despite the luxury watches, cars, and clothes, they don’t completely trust him. Because of this, in business, Delusional Dan may have trouble closing the sale. He makes big promises, but some prospects are a bit skeptical about the deliverables. Delusional Dan also has a tendency to jump at opportunities. He buys impulsively, convincing himself that “THIS” is what will skyrocket his business.

BELIEFS: If you’re like Delusional Dan, you may believe that you can make it big, but deep down you have a lot of self doubt. You believe you need to act successful to be successful, and may also think that you need to be perfect before putting the real, authentic you on the line.

ACTION STEP FOR DELUSIONAL DAN: Create a detailed action plan and follow through. Give yourself specific actions to take and set deadlines. Believe in yourself and remember you don’t need all the fancy stuff to succeed. Just step up, follow through, and put yourself out there. Beware of ‘pimping your business.’ (Buying expensive things to look cool, but don’t increase your revenue.)

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AVOIDER AL Avoider Al doesn’t see what’s really going on. He typically gets anxious or worried about money, and so he avoids it. In business, Avoider Al may avoid anything he doesn’t like to do. He tends to shy away from the numbers, and might make excuses as to why tracking and measuring isn’t important. Avoider Al may avoid making phone calls, asking for money, or networking. He may waste time doing things that are not productive for his business, like wasting time on non-money making activities.

BELIEFS: If you’re like Avoider Al, you may believe it’s too painful to face the truth. You might believe that burying your head in the sand is safer than dealing with reality. You may believe that you’re not good at certain things and if you just ignore them, they might go away.

ACTION STEP FOR AVOIDER AL: No matter how painful you think it will be, you have to be honest about your situation and deal with it. This means looking at the numbers, making calls you don’t want to make, taking risks, and measuring results. Get help with the stuff that overwhelms you. You can outsource the things you hate doing, but you must stay involved at some level to truly have success. Recognizing money habits, patterns, beliefs, and behaviors within these Money Types will help you breakthrough in your business. Remember, don’t judge yourself or make yourself wrong. You don’t need to change who you are. You are perfect. All you need to do is acknowledge what is holding you back, take appropriate action, and success is yours for the taking!

A bout Roby n C ra n e Money Coach and Money Expert, Robyn Crane is the host of the TV show, The Financial G-Spot, the radio show, Let’s Talk Money and #1 Best Selling Author of ‘How to Overcome Your Money Issues in 10 Easy Steps’. Her blueprint for financial and relationship success has been featured on Fox Business News, The Motley Fool, and SavingsAccount. com. She’s an engaging and in-demand speaker who is regularly invited to speak at companies and organizations around the country. With her experience as a Certified Financial Planner™, coupled with her background as a touring singer-songwriter, Robyn captivates and entertains audiences—inspiring them to let their guards down about money, take action, and get fast results.

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YO U DON’T KNOW W HAT YOU DON’T K N OW: USING PROFESSIONALS TO HELP YOU LOOK INTO A CRYSTAL BALL. by Jason Rosenblum

on’t you wish you had a crystal ball that would let you see the future of your business; what issues you might face; and what the best way is to ensure its success? There may be no crystal ball, but there may be a better way to “know what you don’t know.” KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. WE have all heard the expression, “You don’t know what you don’t

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know.” We probably have no idea who first coined it. But, it must be kept in mind when you want something done right RIGHT, especially something like starting and running a successful business. As you step into your role as a business owner and leader, there are many unknowns that you will have to deal with. Planning properly can help you reduce the negative effects of the unknowns. Just as you know your target demographic, your ideal client, and your cost of goods sold, you also need to consider and know the often obscure issues related to taxes, employees, copyrights, contracts, and countless other things. Professionals, mentors, and advisors can help you identify potentiallyhidden issues and help you reach your goals quicker and with less headache than if you tried to do it all alone.

A C C E L E R AT E PROFESSIONALS CAN BE A PROFIT CENTER (PROACTIVE) RATHER THAN AN EXPENSE (REACTIVE): Most business owners I meet have it wrong. They see professionals and advisors as an expense. They retain a professional only once they feel they are in immediate need of a specific service or once they have been forced into hiring one by an external influence in a reactive role. Successful business owners use professionals and advisors to ADD value to their business. They see professionals as an opportunity for growth, a way of making sure that the ‘unknowns’ are covered by someone in a proactive role who does DOES know. Just like in medicine, preventative, proactive care is the best solution for your business. You go for a yearly checkup. You monitor your blood pressure. You exercise and eat well to ensure (or at least reduce the chances) that you will need to rush to the emergency room. It makes good sense to treat your business with similar sensibilities. Build your team of professionals to increase your chances of success and reduce issues, such as: • Choosing an available business name before infringing on another. • Forming the proper entity for your business; • Fo rm i n g y o u r c o r p o r a t i o n properly before the state comes to you with penalties; • Drafting client service contracts before your clients stiff you or expect more than what they paid for; • Classifying workers as employees or independent contractors

before you are hit with fines and penalties; • Ensuring all the work done by your employees and independent contractors is owned by you before they hold your website up for ransom; • Ensuring contracts and agreements memorialize the agreement you believe you are agreeing to; • Drafting a proper partnership agreement before finding yourself at odds with one another and the business in a standstill; • Using your content and brand strategically to open additional revenue streams or to bring about new partnerships and affiliates; • Developing policies and procedures to preserve your business trade secrets and other intellectual property; • Planning for someone else to take over your business in the future, whether through a sale or by passing control on to heirs.

Unfortunately business plans are not one size fits all. Your friend’s contract or the tax information you found in your online search may have worked for another business, but each business has its own set of circumstances, intricacies, goals, and visions that may require an expert’s perspective for proper planning and execution. The reason to hire an attorney, such as myself, is to be proactive and to prevent costly, stressful, and timeconsuming errors and issues later on that will not only consume your money, but your time. You don’t know what you don’t know. So, work with someone who does know. Working with professionals can give you an idea of what to expect so you can avoid issues, and make better, quicker,

more informed, and more profitable decisions. Building a business is a team effort. In order to accelerate your path to success, professionals and advisors should be part of your A-Team. Build your team and partnerships before issues arise in order to be prepared with a strong foundation and to have the ability to respond quickly before issues arise. A deep understanding about where you are in your business makes the road ahead smoother and more navigable for everyone. The more an advisor or a professional knows about your business the more value they he/she can add to the relationship, and better able to help you see into your crystal ball. Do what is best for your business and contact a professional today; the one you have been hesitating to speak with. The more an advisor or a professional knows about your business, the more value they he/she can add to the relationship, and the better able they he/she is to help you see into your crystal ball.

You can best strengthen your business by covering all legal bases from entity formation to client contracts to intellectual property protection. That can ultimately accelerate your path to success. DISCLAIMER: T H E I N F O R M AT I O N CONTAINED IN THIS ARTICLE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING LEGAL ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY. Law Office of Jason H. Rosenblum, PLLC © 2015 All rights reserved.

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7 Mi n d s e t Trai t s THAT WILL EXPLODE YOUR BUSINESS By Vibeke Schurch

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ere you brought up to believe that if you worked hard in school and got good grades, you’d do well in life?

If you were, you may have been surprised when you found out people like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs both dropped out of college. In fact, formal education has little to do with success when it comes to being a successful entrepreneur. So what does it really take to succeed in business? In my past three businesses, I kept asking that question as I was observing how some of my clients, employees, and franchisees were highly successful while others, with the same amount of resources, were falling on their face. I asked myself why it was always the same sales reps that high-rolled every day, while others were consistently struggling?

As I studied these people I noticed that it was not intelligence, experience, or level of education. There was something else. Something that was hard to put my finger on.

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I have since found that the difference between the failing business owner and the one taking on the world is found in their mind and in their programming. In fact, your mindset is responsible for about 90% percent of your success! Some people are simply programmed for success. Everything they touch turns into gold. You may wonder what their secret is, wishing you could have it too. Their secret is simply how they use their mind, and yes, you can learn how to do that too. Your mind was programmed when you were a child. Most of the programming in your subconscious mind happened before you were seven years old; yet, that programming continues to run your life 24-7 today.

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If the programming you received is not aligned with success and the things you want in your life, getting the results you want in your business will feel like a constant struggle. The good news is, if your mind is not programmed for success, there are ways to reprogram it. We are really powerful beings and once you learn how to tap into your mind correctly, there are no limits to what you can achieve. The problem is that so many people are not using their minds correctly. They don’t understand how powerful they are. They let outside circumstances hold them back from getting whey want. I actually learned about the power of my own mindset the hard way. At the time I was starting my coaching business and after years of being misaligned with my purpose in life, I ended up sick and burnt out. However, after I finally found my passion in life, I was eager to get started to work as a coach. Although I had built several successful businesses in the past, this time was quite different.

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My health was holding me back and it was affecting my mindset in a negative way. It got to a point where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. After trying everything I could think of to feel better over several years, I finally decided to take the matter into my own hands. I started reading all the books I could get my hands on about healing and transformation and I came up with a formula to heal myself. I must admit I was pretty shocked when only two weeks later I had healed myself. I was stunned at the amazing power of my mind and started using this technique in my business as well. As a result, I made more money in a week than I had previously done in a year - without any extra effort on my part. I am telling you this because you can do the same thing once you learn how to properly use your mind. There are many components of your mind and only so much I can cover in this article. Below I have listed what I believe are the top seven mindset traits of successful entrepreneurs. Learn to adopt these traits and you’re quickly on your way to more success in your business. ▶

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Is your mindset is holding you back from taking your business to the next level? Clarity is power. Knowing where the misalignment lies is the key to success. I encourage you to start working on your mind every day. It’s the most powerful tool you have. Check out my free resource in this magazine to get started.

1. Clarity of vision: They know exactly what they want and 7. Willingness to do what it takes: Successful people are they have a clear picture in their mind of what they are going simply willing to do things other people are NOT willing to do. to achieve. They keep this image in their mind and not for a They will do whatever it takes to get them to their desired goal. moment let an image of failure enter their mind. Is your mindset is holding you back from taking your business 2. Goal oriented: They set goals and work toward them. to the next level? They look at their goals daily and consistently ask what they need to do next to reach their goals? Clarity is power. Knowing where the misalignment lies is the key to success. I encourage you to start working on your mind 3. Faith. They not only believe that what they want is coming every day. It’s the most powerful tool you have. Check out my true, but they expect it and act as if it’s already on its way to free resource in this magazine to get started. them. They don’t let fear stop them but plow forward even if they are terrified. 4. Quick decisions: They make quick decisions and take action. They don’t make decisions from fear, but do what seems to be the best decision to get them to their goal. 5. Unshakable confidence: They have unshakable confidence and believe in themselves even when no one else does. They shake off rejection easily. 6. They go the extra mile: They take action knowing that what they want is just around the next corner, even if outside circumstances are showing otherwise. They keep going where other people give up.

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We are really powerful beings and once you learn how to tap into your mind correctly, there are no limits to what you can achieve. The problem is that so many people are not using their minds correctly. They don’t understand how powerful they are. They let outside circumstances hold them back from getting what they want.

A bout Vibe ke S c h u rc h Vibeke Schurch is the founder of Tangible Concepts and tangibilitycoach. com. She is a tangibility coach who helps coaches, consultants, healers, and other experts monetize their expertise and create freedom--financial freedom, time freedom, and freedom from stress. She brings more than 16 years’ experience as a small business owner. She has built, managed, and sold several, multiple, six-figure businesses. Today, Vibeke’s passion is helping her clients create businesses that are in complete alignment with who they are and what they truly want, as well as giving them the tools to have sustainable, profitable businesses without sacrificing their health in the process. Vibeke has a BA in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Oregon and Psychology studies from University of Oslo, Norway as well as a variety of other trainings. She is a certified Coach and a Psych-K Facilitator.

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3 THINGS YOU NEED TO CLARIFY To Build a Lasting and Effective Brand by Stephenie Zamora It comes as a surprise to many entrepreneurs that a brand isn’t simply their logo, the colors on their website, or the fonts they choose to use. Your brand is so much more than those pieces, and your logo, website, and other graphics are simply a visual representation of your brand message. Consider this your Branding 101 overview of the three most important pieces involved in creating a lasting, effective, and successful brand. These are the initial three things every entrepreneur needs to consider before moving forward with, or growing, their business. STEP ONE: WHO ARE YOU?

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your values and ensuring that every single part of your business is fully aligned. Core values are created by taking an honest look at your product, service, and customer experience, as well as narrowing down the defining elements of your business. Your core values should be absolutely indisputable, and are often defined by the points of differentiation from your competitors.

If you want to clearly communicate your brand through all touchpoints (any point of interaction between you and your audience), you have to be really clear about who you are as What’s unique about your product or service that sets it apart an entrepreneur or company. This comes down to knowing from others on the market?

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specific about what that looks and feels like to your audience. How does it look and feel to be unhappy and unhealthy in their lives right now? I mean, how does it really look? What specifically are they experiencing? And how would it look and feel to be healthier and happier? Again, be as specific as possible. This is about defining the core feelings, beliefs, struggles, and blocks that your people are experiencing, and communicating it in a way that they can say, “Yes, that’s me!”

Your brand message and strategy can’t be effective if you’re Start by creating a simple word list with all the values that not clear on your audience, so don’t skip this part. Interview are important to you. List everything that comes to mind, and people if you have to, but take the time to really clarify then try to categorize words together. From here, narrow what’s going on for your audience so you’re best able to your list down to 3 - 4 core values. Too few will create a connect with them. flat brand message, while too many will create a confusing and diluted message. Choose words that embody several of your values together, but create one clear focus.

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STEP TWO: WHO DO YOU SERVE? I don’t believe in niching in the traditional sense of “women in their mid-30s with 2.5 kids who like to go to yoga twice a week.” I believe in niching by the unique pain points and desires of your audience. The reason this is such a powerful strategy is you can serve a wider, yet far more specific and targeted audience. When you get really clear on the pain points of your ideal audience, and even clearer about the results they want to receive, you’ll start to attract a mix of demographics, yet every single person will be an ideal fit. For most of us, we truly want to serve a wide audience of people who need what we have to offer, but we listen too literally to the “everyone isn’t your audience” guidance. And it’s true, your audience isn’t everyone in the world, even though they may benefit from what you have to offer. That said, you can still serve a wide range of individuals if you’re clear on what’s happening internally and externally for them. The key is specificity. Don’t say things like “feel healthier and happier,” get really

What Do You Do and How Do You Do it? STEP THREE: WHAT DO YOU DO AND HOW DO YOU DO IT? This is about defining what makes your product and services unique, not simply stating that you’re a life coach providing coaching services, or that you sell X, Y, and Z at a certain price point. When thinking about what you do, reflect back on your core values. If you want to create products and services that not only sell, but are talked about and sought after, you have to fully align them with your core values and audience. One of the best ways to do this is through a process I call “reverse engineering your offerings.” Start by taking a really close look at your ideal client or customer and their pain points. Where are they really struggling right now? How specifically is this affecting the rest of their life and all of their relationships? Once you’re clear on the pain points, get clear on what you want to promise them with this offering. What specifically

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Once you’re clear on these three important aspects, you simply have to ensure every touchpoint of your brand is fully Once you’re clear on both the pain points and benefits/results aligned. you want to promise, it’s easy to reverse engineer your offerings. What do you need to provide to deliver these benefits Is the logo, color palette, and fonts in line with the core of and results? What’s the best format or container for delivery? your brand? Is the marketing strategy and plan really supporting what you’re doing, and attracting the right people? Is And lastly, consider how you can ensure the product or your content and messaging aligned with your core values? service is in line with your overall brand values. If you chose Branding is about creating cohesiveness and consistency, innovative as a value, how can you create a fresh, innovative and you can’t create this without clarity around this three method of delivery? If you chose high quality, how can you essential aspects. package your product or service in a more upscale, beautiful,

A bout Step h e n i e Z a mo ra Stephenie is the founder of Stephenie Zamora Media, a full-service, life-purpose development, branding, and online marketing boutique. Here she merges the worlds of personal development, branding, and online marketing to help men and women build passion-based lives and businesses. Stephenie created her business with a simple philosophy: Individuals who take personal responsibility for creating the lives and businesses they desire are happier and healthier, and have a greater impact, than those who don’t. She is the author of Awesome Life Tips™ and creator of My Awesome Life Mastery™. Her articles have been featured in The Huffington Post, Yahoo Shine, Positively Positive, and Brian Tracy International.

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ARE YOU IN THE ZONE? by Debra Angilletta You know how it’s a few months into the new year and you that leverages that. still find yourself spinning your wheels; wondering where to begin to find your ideal high paying clients? And it’s really that simple, but if you don’t know how to do it, you can crash and burn. Here is something interesting--the reason why so many women entrepreneurs struggle, is that they’ve actually In order to find your ideal clients, and to create consistent been taught how find clients--backwards! Many teachings monthly income , you have to reverse what you have been have you first identify “your niche.” And yes, I agree, getdoing in your marketing. ting really clear and going really deep to identify your ideal client is part of the answer. It makes life so much easier Herein lies the answer to the problem…most of you have when you focus on speaking to one person instead of no idea what your zone of genius is. “everyone.” It is that place where you find yourself on fire, and your But let’s back up the truck for a moment. The problem is, body is literally buzzing. It’s where your true gifts lie and you’re trying to fit what you do into strategies and techyou operate on a super-high level. It’s your sweet spot… niques that simply don’t work for you. When the way to where your super power lies. What do you do better than really accelerate your success, which seems completely anyone else on the planet? counter-intuitive but works every time, is that you start with what you are good at, and then you find the strategy This is the step before finding your niche. Can you see

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Herein lies the answer to the problem...most of you have no idea what your Zone of Genius is. how you’ve been doing it backwards? First, you need to discover what you do…better than anyone else…and notice how natural it for you. We often don’t take time to do this. Why? Because none of us are walking around with a mirror all day. Once you discover what your genius is first, then you can begin to find the strategies and tools that perfectly match, and catapult your business through the roof. One of the keys is a system that identifies which of the four archetypes your genius naturally falls into. From that, you are able to develop a marketing and promotion avenue that’s perfectly aligned with that genius and with that archetype; so you can make money faster and much more easily that you are doing it now.

my business life to showing others how to stop fitting into someone else’s cookie cutter business model, and making a truly successful business using what comes naturally to you. So it’s a really interesting system that actually uses something that is as unique as your fingerprint. You know how your fingerprint is one of a kind; and you know how you are a one-of-a-kind person. When you are operating from your zone of genius…suddenly it all clicks. The things that are often hard for other people, are easy for you. The system that does it is actually based on something that is as individual as all three of these things--your fingerprint,

You know what you do changes lives. Yet, something is getting in the way.

So how do you do that? Even before I left my corporate, Wall Street career, I became aware of this crucial success factor--where people made it on their own terms, using talents and abilities no one else had or could duplicate. When I discovered this system, it led me to create my own six-figure business. It was an indispensable key to success. Now I’ve dedicated

your natural abilities, and your talents. It’s all based on the structure of your eye.

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This is the step before finding your niche. Can you see how you have been doing it backwards?

Using the science of IRIDOLOGY it identifies strengths, gifts, and opportunities you can monetize in your business through your own eye’s lens. Think of it this way, your eyes are the windows to your internal hard drive. Iridology is the tool that helps read the operating system… YOUR unique operating system. Through this process, many people are asking, how they can tap into this? Well, you know you are talented. You know you are really good at what you do. You know what you do changes lives. Yet, something is getting in the way. There is one big obstacle that’s causing that to happen. MARCH 2015 A NEW VIEW

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Without having to learn this all yourself, here’s what we discovered after hundreds of readings over the past five years.

Here’s the thing, for most entrepreneurs, we feel that in order to be successful, we have to reinvent the wheel. We attend all of the events, hire all the mentors, and spend money on workshops.

There are Four Zone of Genius Archetypes. You can identify who you are and where your unique abilities lie to serve high level clients. People pay for expertise. You have it. It’s a matter of revealing it!

Then, none of them work. We think it’s us.

With iridology you can take this deeper and fully understand who you are meant to work with; how to find “your” Now the solution is, as I mentioned before, you don’t start people; how to structure a program; and how to package with what someone wants for you. You start with your it for profit. But for now, you’re in better shape than you zone of genius and then match the strategy to that. were before you started. Now you have the key to start And that’s what iridology helps us do. attracting the right clients that are good fit for you, in order to create the life and business you love.

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A bout Debra A n g i l l e t t a Debra Angilletta is a speaker, coach and author, CEO and founder of A New View, and the creator of popular programs, such as “5 Steps To Jumpstart Your Business” and “The 6 Figure Schedule.” She’s the go-to girl when you want to streamline your schedule and skyrocket to six figures and beyond in your small business. With over 20 years in a Wall Street career, she uses her financial expertise to  teach coaches, consultants, and sales professionals how to discover their “Zone of Genius,” as well as simple steps to catapult to the next level in their business. Working only four days a week, three weeks of the month, Debra has mastered the keys to creating $10,000 a month paydays. She helps her clients streamline their schedule and package their business for profit so they can have the life and business of their dreams.

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hat do the masters know that you don’t?

Oh, I just love this question. It’s such an attention-grabber, isn’t it? The Masters! Oh, they must know more than me. I mean, they’re masters!

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And yes, that is mostly true. Becoming a master takes time, energy, and practice. You can’t become a master because you wish it, hope for it, or even because you dream about it. It takes time. And one more ingredient that no one ever likes to talk about--discipline. Yeah yeah, Sarah, c’mon, tell me something I don’t know. Well, here’s what I mean by discipline. It’s not about doing 300 sit-ups before dawn, or eating only kale for three weeks, or sending out 200 e-mails by noon. Discipline is much more subtle than that, and if you hone your awareness of

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A C C E L E R AT E it, you’ll see that it pops up many times throughout the day. It’s in those tiny moments when no one else is watching. It’s when you sit down to write. You want to write about what someone else said, instead of thinking through your own thoughts, contributions, and struggles. It shows up when you want to reach for a piece of candy, right after you’ve declared you’d like to lose a few pounds. You have a choice, right there, when no one is watching. You can pop the candy in your mouth and mutter the ever-lovely, “F it. I deserve this.” Or you can remind yourself of your goals and ideas, and put the piece of candy down. It also shows up in those moments when you look at your to-do list and you see the task you don’t want to do. So, you skip it. You know the one I’m talking about. The one that may have been there for a few weeks, and you just keep moving it from one day to the next. Discipline comes in when you do that one first, then move on to the fun one.

goes off. I have a choice to slap that alarm quiet and go back to sleep, or get up a little bit early and start my day. And while it’s never easy to choose to get up, I never end up saying, “Wow, I wish I hadn’t done that.” It’s kind of like exercise. After a workout you never think, “Huh. I wish I had stayed home and eaten chocolate.” No way! You feel great, you feel like you’re in charge, and that energy keeps you going toward your goals, your needs, and your heart-felt desires. But that’s not possible if you lose the battle of discipline in those quiet moments when no one else is watching. I know, I know, it’s so easy to say all of that right? And you’ve probably heard it all before. So, here’s my little “trick” for exercising your power of discipline and working yourself up to be a master. And don’t worry, this whole trick will take you less than 10 minutes.

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For me, that moment of discipline is the first moment of my day, when my alarm

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The 10-Minute Masters Trick In that moment after you’ve won a quiet battle, whether you made the hard phone call, walked away from the candy, or finally done your taxes (seriously, those taxes). STOP. Make yourself a little cup of tea or coffee, and grab a pen and notebook. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Then take one more deep breath, and let your shoulders relax. Smile. Relish that moment. You’ve just won. You just made yourself bigger than an obstacle. You’ve beaten an urge, a moment of laziness, or a tough challenge. YOU did that. No one else. Breathe in the moment. Then grab that pen and write in your notebook by asking yourself the following questions: 1) How do you feel right now? Powerful, amazing, happy, light? 2) What would you say to the “nervous” you in your former state? Hint: This should be something encouraging and supportive. Remember you’re talking to the scared, intimidated, or nervous you…let her know that the happy ending is not only possible, but very near. Keep the notebook handy. Pull these notes out the next time you think of skipping passed discipline. If it’s more helpful for you, write your answers to #1 (“How do you feel right now?”) on sticky notes and put them on your bathroom mirror, make them your wallpaper on your phone, or put them on your computer monitor. Because at the end of the day, here’s the thing: You deserve to feel like you’ve won. If you’ve started a business, done the hard work to get this far and you’re following your dreams, you deserve to become a master. And when you choose to win in the small moments when no one is watching, you will be. Here’s to your growth, success, and continued happiness. Go get ‘em, you master you.

A bout Sara h Wa l t o n Sarah Walton is the founder of Better Way Moms, an online magazine and product line for moms. She is also the cofounder of Better Way to Italy, which offers boutique, luxury tours through Tuscany for women. Sarah spent her 15-year career navigating the corporate world, where she managed hundreds of millions of dollars, mentored dozens of women, and balanced motherhood. Through her companies, she speaks around the nation, and offers tools, products, and Tuscan retreats designed to inspire, ignite passion, and bring the power of femininity forward. Both of her companies are known and trusted brands throughout the world. And, Better Way to Italy has been featured on The Today Show®.

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J0YFUL SUCCESS By Helen McMillan

Source: Uptatie mod tin voluptat ow do youpraesse define success? quisit utpat nisci eraessequam Who youdolenim are beingdo in your ex eu business feugaitor your life is key. What does it look like for you?

A six- or seven-figure business? A beautiful home? High end car? Gorgeous, loving, attentive, wealthy life partner or spouse in your bed? Beautiful, healthy children? Financial and personal freedom? However you choose to define success, getting clear on what you desire is a key part of achieving it.

It’s the how you do what you do. How you show up will impact the results you achieve and, more importantly, how much fun you have along the way. As a personal development and business success coach, I’ve helped many people heed the inner call to make a change that is often heralded by an increasing sense of dissatisfaction with their life or business. It is a journey I have walked myself.

I started my career as a physical therapist. I loved it Taking the time to get clear on what you want to and I was excellent at it. I had made the career choice achieve, then making a plan for how you will achieve after the requisite session with the career counsellor it, is a key factor in creating joyful success. for high school seniors. She asked me what kinds of things I loved doing. Once you have a plan, stay in action--adapting it when necessary until you achieve the results you want. You I loved helping people like my Mom did (she was a have to BE unstoppable! nurse). But I didn’t want to clean up after them. I also liked sports--even if I wasn’t very good. She sugNext you need to ask yourself WHY you want the gested I investigate physical therapy. Since I didn’t things you desire. know what they did, I should spend a day at the Mona Rehabilitation center, which I did. I’ve learned, the hard way, that it’s not just about achieving success. It’s about creating joyful success. I went on to have a 25-year career in the field of physiIt’s about achieving the things that are meaningful to cal therapy, including having a successful private pracYOU. And to do that you’ve got to take the time to tice and Wellness Center for over 15 years. figure out what YOU really want. Not what your parents wanted for you, or your spouse, or society tells you that I felt so blessed to have fallen into a career I loved and you should want, or have, to be considered successful. was excellent at. Not everyone was as lucky. I remember a classmate of mine saying at graduation, “I don’t want to do this, I’m going to medical school.”

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Physical therapy also facilitated my return to the USA as the job demand was high and work permits were easy to obtain. I rose through the professional ranks quickly to the “pinnacle” position of Director of Rehabilitation for a corporation that had many different facilities on the east coast. Within six months, I took a start up clinic in a retirement community to being the topgrossing clinic of 17 on the east coast.

priority for me.

Part of creating joyful success is being able to live in what I call your “Million Dollar Zone.” It’s a state of being where you are happy, grounded, energized, clear, focused, calm, creative, and magnetically attractive. When you are in your Million Dollar Zone, opportunities appear (seemingly like magic), your money flows and your stress levels are low. You meet life’s challenges Amidst the accolades and the financial bonuses--the corporate with ease and grace and adapt to change easily. world’s indicators of success - I began having panic attacks. We’ve all had days where nothing goes right, your energy is This was my wake up call. My internal alarm going off. My “inner low, and you feel miserable! There are times in life where you GPS” helping me to get back on track with my soul’s desires. find yourself doing things you’d rather not be doing. Here’s the key. It’s not so much about what you doing but how you are Taking the job initially facilitated a goal I had to return to the FEELING about what you are doing. USA. It also facilitated me learning new management skills and boosting my self confidence, all of which would serve me later How you are BEING profoundly impacts how you function and in my own business. However, it was time to move on because you function much more optimally in your Million Dollar Zone. the hours I was putting in were impacting my home life, my relationships with my husband and children, which was a bigger To achieve meaningful, joyful, success you must be willing to: 1. Get clear on what you want to accomplish and why you want it (Identify YOUR Million Dollar Zone). 2.

Believe it’s possible for YOU to have it (Shift Your mindset).

Have a plan for how you will accomplish it (Get support)

Become unstoppable by:

● Keeping the plan alive despite of life’s challenges and the emotional roller coaster they put us on. ● Meeting challenges with ease and grace. ● Moving forward in the face of disappointments and detours. ● Managing the stress, so you stay mentally sharp, energized, and healthy. This is all about making Self Care an integral foundational practice.

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C U LT U R E Connecting with, and learning to trust, your “Inner GPS” is integral to guiding you as you chart a course that’s meaningful to you, because this journey never takes a straight path. There are many twists and turns, each designed to allow you to experience something or learn something so you stretch, grow, and evolve. The journey of entrepreneurship is a path of self growth and you’ll never grow your business bigger than you grow yourself! Start to pay attention to the whispers of your body and your soul (the sensations and feelings you have) as you navigate the day-to-day activities of dealing with clients and sales calls, employees, and bosses. They will tell you when you are out of alignment and when to apply the steps in the shift system to quickly get back on track.

There are useful exercises in each section. You will also learn the five-step SHIFT System for shifting from overwhelm and confusion to clarity and inspired action-- quickly and easily-so you can stay in the game and take action consistently in creating joyful success.

The journey of entrepreneurship is a path of self growth and you’ll never grow your business bigger than you grow yourself!

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A bout Hele n M a c M i l l a n Helen MacMillan is a personal and business success coach, author and international speaker who helps entrepreneurs awaken their greater personal and earning power. As founder and CEO of Helen MacMillan Coaching, she is the creator of ‘Shift into Your Million Dollar Zone,’ a program designed to help entrepreneurs across the globe to breakthrough conditioned mindsets to achieve joyful success. Combining her strong intuitive abilities, the many techniques she has mastered as a certified Life and Dream Coach, plus over 28 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Helen helps her clients uncover and clear the hidden obstacles that are the barriers to joyful success to make the process, fast, fun and simple.

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Self-care as an entrepreneur can often seem like oil and water. It’s not the easiest to mix unless you have a killer whisk. You’ve been there; your business is all consuming. Late nights followed by early mornings. You are trying to constantly do more, be more, and achieve more. And to do more, you need more meetings, more ideas, more coffee, more carbs, etc. And if you are finding time to breathe that means you probably should be working more, right? Wrong.

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You want to be healthy. You want to be active. And, you wish you were more rested, but it seems impossible to achieve. There are just so many demands on your day, your energy is wiped out. The problem? You just don’t have time. As a single mama who has built a six-figure business while raising two young children, let me tell you that burnout is a real

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A C C E L E R AT E possibility if you don’t look after yourself. I know because I experienced it. This is what it looked like for me: ● Anxious about everything because decision making was hard. ● A short fuse, limited patience, and snapping at loved ones became a regular occurrence. ● Stressed about not having enough clients, money, and nagging feelings of hopelessness began to creep in, “Can I really do this? Will I ever be successful?” ● Constantly tired, eating sugary, carbladen comfort foods, and jacking up on coffee throughout the day while winding down the night with a glass of wine. Can you relate? Well, it doesn’t have to be this way. I learned the hard the way. After staying 35+lbs overweight and struggling to make ends meet, I came to the realization that I couldn’t live like this. I had to make some drastic changes. The biggest one? Self-care became a non-negotiable. I realized that if I wanted to be an effective CEO of my company I needed to act like it, in every way, so that I could achieve all of the hopes and dreams I had for my business. I wanted to be a top performer. So, I needed to be in tip-top shape, just like an elite athlete who wants to win gold needs to focus on their performance.

● Exercise: Developing a smart, efficient routine can reenergize and refocus you. Pick something you love to do. Even if you have just 15-20 minutes a day. Just start. Each baby step leads to another. And creatively, I have come up with some of my greatest ideas and plans while on a run or at the gym.

you recognize that you are a work in progress. You are relatable. And therefore, you and your business are a force to be reckoned with.

● Nutrition: You need fuel. Period. And it oughta be delicious. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It has to be real, healthy, and work for you. Consuming more protein, filling up on fresh leafy vegetables, and a tasty piece of fruit for a clearer mind and a fortified focus. ● Sleep: You’re not superhuman. And rest is part of your success. A solid eight hours of sleep is a game changer. Scheduled rest is a component of every major athlete’s regime. And you play pro with your business, right? A fatigued mind is a confused mind. A body that doesn’t get the movement it needs stockpiles stress. Plus, consistently poor food choices take a toll on the body. If your business isn’t growing quickly, and you’re not making as much money as you want, most people keep trying the same old approach of do more/make more. I know, because this was me. When I decided to lose weight and take the time for quality care, my business took a drastic leap. There was an immense flow of clients and money. I was able to shine as an entrepreneur because I decided to cultivate the best version of myself. I want this for you, too.

I got healthier. I got rested. I could handle everything my business threw at me with ease. I was focused, gained more clients, and made more money. I found my way to lasting success.

This best version is someone who exudes confidence, mindfulness, a generous spirit, and a strong sense of self. A presence that is not to be missed because you literally light up a room. You aren’t afraid to admit your mistakes because

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A bout Jen n i f e r Pow t e r Two-time Ironman® athlete, exercise physiologist, weight loss and fitness expert, Jennifer Powter could train Olympic athletes—if she wanted to. Happily for us, she doesn’t. Instead, Jennifer coaches regular people with imperfect lives who want to look and feel amazing, and who want to find out what their bodies are capable of. With her tried-and-proven weight loss method—ENERGY to Thrive™—Jennifer takes the fascinating science of physiological transformation and breaks it down into six empowering steps. It’s physical, mental and emotional reinvention for non-athletes and very-busy people—made playful, inspiring + simple.

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Wouldn’t you love to know the fastest, least expensive, and most effective way to dramatically make more money and see your influence and reach explode? It’s simple. Expose yourself-in the media, that is. There are very few ways to instantly reach thousands, even millions of prospects than getting FREE, big-time TV publicity. In the business world, it’s no secret that the right, national TV appearance can instantly catapult your business or product to massive success. As an entrepreneur, you have the same opportunity to cash in on media appearances as the big guys. But most of you are not doing it. One of my mentors always says, “You cannot be a secret, and be profitable.” Do you sometimes feel like you’re the best-kept secret in your industry or niche? It’s time to change that.

Here’s what I know to be TRUE: ● Being featured in the media is one of the most powerful ways to position yourself in the marketplace. ● Doing an interview on TV or the radio, or being quoted or featured in an online or offline publication gives you instant credibility. It establishes you as an expert, the authority in your niche. ● People invest in experts, and they are willing to pay you more for your expertise. Read that again. People invest in experts, and they are willing to pay you more for your expertise. We do it everyday, when we hire a doctor or a lawyer or a coach. We want the expert, the best we can get. And we are willing to pay for that expertise.

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A C C E L E R AT E ● People consume information and entertainment from sources Having a media and communications strategy will boost your they already know and trust, and that trust immediately transfers public image, brand recognition, and personal connections with to you. If you’re in business you already know how important those your ideal clients. ‘know, like and trust” factors are, right?

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● Being featured in the media let’s people engage with your brand. Prospects will start reaching out to you, through social media, and Plan, prepare, and practice. You never know when your moment email. How great does that sound! is going to be there; when you are going to be discovered. Work with a top notch professional who knows the questions produc● Being a regular in the media gives you an instant leg up over ers, reporters, and anchors will ask. your competition.

Create National Buzz About You and Your Business So this, my friends, is how commanding the power of the media lets you cash in and crush the competition.

With proper training, you will

What’s one of the biggest reasons you struggle to get clients? Could it be as simple as the people who need your solutions to their problems, don’t know you exist?

never be caught off guard and

Another one of my mentors, Matthew Goldfarb, once said, “I had reached the point in my business where the only reason I didn’t have more clients was because they didn’t know me.”

will always be camera-ready.

Think about that. What Matthew was saying was that nearly every prospect he came in contact with wanted to work with him. If they knew him or about him, they wanted to work with him. There is no faster way to get in front of tens of thousands (or more) of your ideal prospects than well-placed media exposure. And remember, all it costs is a little time and effort to be prepared and learn how to pitch the media strategically.

The best training is experiential and hands on. Mock interviews, and camera practice that’s recorded. Be open to feedback, playback your interview with a professional and watch it together.

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If you visit the websites of the top entrepreneurs in the coaching world, for example, you’ll likely see a string of impressive media logos under the heading of “As Seen In.” That immediately makes you see that person as an authority. The expert in her field. A big success. Someone you’d like to work with.

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Here’s the thing, I’ve witnessed CEO’s, politicians, celebrities, and One client who we worked with to develop a media and commu- even kings turn big media opportunities into PR disasters. They nications strategy, has already been featured in 10 media outlets, were caught off guard. including ABC ®, Fox ®, and CBS ® . This led to a significant boost in brand recognition and helped increase revenues by 30 That won’t ever happen to you. With proper training, you will never percent. Another client is now a regular contributor for a nation- get caught off guard and will always be camera ready. ally-acclaimed magazine.

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A bout Kath y S c i e r e Kathy Sciere is a Media and Communications Coach for Entrepreneurs, Executives, and On-Air TV Personalities. She uses her major media expertise to show her clients how to show up as powerful communicators with command presence in every aspect of their business. Kathy is a multiple Emmy award winning television producer with more than 20 years of experience as a producer and executive at some of the most prestigious networks in the world, including CBS and NBC, working with Lesley Stahl and Bob Simon of 60 Minutes as well as Dan Rather and Brian Williams. In her first venture as an entrepreneur, she co-founded a multiple 7-figure independent television production company in NYC, which produced programs for cable networks including Bravo, MSNBC, Food Network, HGTV, and Lifetime. She believes getting media exposure should be a positive experience, where your message and your true self meet. She takes motivated executives and leaders and effectively trains them until their message becomes second nature, ready for any opportunity that arises. That means they never get caught off guard, and that’s media ready. MARCH 2015 A NEW VIEW

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