You’ve just been given the opportunity of a lifetime. You will be speaking to hundreds of your ideal clients at a seminar. These are the very people you are meant to help. At first you can’t contain your excitement. Then it happens, the nerves set in. Whether this happens before your speech or when you accept the speaking engagement, learning some relaxation techniques will … [Read more...]
Use Stories To Captivate Your Audience
Have you ever been to a seminar where you thought the person on stage was a born speaker? They really pull you in and captivate you without you even realizing it. When you think back to these events, what do you remember? Chances are it was the stories the speaker told. You see these stories create a lasting impression. You can visualize and remember more of what was said. … [Read more...]
Top 8 Questions About Video Marketing Answered
If you wanted to get to know someone, what steps would you take? Would you invite them to lunch or for a cup of coffee? It’s always easier to get to know someone when they are sitting across the table from you. What happens in your business when you can’t reach your ideal customer/client and have that face-to-face interaction? How do they get to know you? You introduce … [Read more...]
What Can Weight Watchers Teach You About Business?
As early back as I can remember, my grandmother belonged to Weight Watchers. I can vividly remember her making her famous rhubarb pie. My sister and I never tried it but looking back we probably missed out on a tasty treat. My grandmother loved Weight Watchers so much that she would travel by bus about an hour to go to their meetings. Once she reached her weight loss goal … [Read more...]
3 Steps To Take Before Starting A Business
The other day I was watching a re-run of the show Reba and thought, “This is a great topic for a blog post!” Reba’s younger daughter needed money for her college fund. Since Reba and her husband were divorced, she asked him if he could help. In Reba’s mind, the way he could help the most was by selling his country club membership that he had for over 15 years. Doing that … [Read more...]
What Makes People Buy?
During the holiday you probably saw many people making purchases. Some people looked like they knew exactly what they wanted. They were on a mission. Others look dazed and confused as they wondered down the isles. It made me think of an episode of The Big Bang Theory. Sheldon did all kinds of research on the Xbox and PSP. He had this lengthy discussion over dinner with Amy … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Clear Vision for Success?
Do you have a clear vision for your success? Around this time of year more and more people start talking about their goals. The new year brings new beginnings. In my experience I have found if you want to be successful you need to be persistent. Calvin Coolidge once said, “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than … [Read more...]
Can Listening Make You More Successful?
Can listening make you more successful? Think back to the last time you attended a seminar. It could have been online or in person. Did you listen attentively or did you perhaps start checking your email? Maybe you were distracted by something else. Because of this you may have thought the presentation wasn’t informative enough when in fact it was jam packed with relevant … [Read more...]
Is Your Business Getting the Desired Results?
Is your business getting the desired results? The other day I spoke to someone who has been writing his book for three years. So far they have Chapter 1 done. What this person told me was that he didn’t have the time to write. Do you find that you don’t have enough time to get all the tasks done in your business? Maybe you are constantly being interrupted causing you to … [Read more...]
Are You Building Your Business Based on Relationships?
Are you building your business based on relationships? We all have relationships with various people we come in contact with. For example, you have a relationship with the person who cuts your hair. They know what you want and the way you want it. That’s a relationship. In your business, you must also build relationships. Relationships where your clients can trust that … [Read more...]