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Secret #6
S: Surprise Bonuses
Few things are more exciting than getting free bonus products, or surprise bonuses. People who receive them feel special.I give away surprise bonuses regularly. After videotaping each monthly Lifestyle Freedom Club teaching, I send copies of the DVD to my ... Views: 1370
Have you ever been told that you’re not a team player or not a good communicator when you think you are?
Have you ever wondered why you can’t get great results from those who support you in your business?
Great leaders know how to create synergy with those around them. This is the ... Views: 1369
In this new four-part series of articles, we’re going to look at the steps you can take in your own business today to build a sales force that can help you steadily grow your presence in the marketplace in the years ahead.
To keep things simple and easy to read, the seven points we are ... Views: 1368
Are you following the 'rules' for presenting in your organization or industry? If so, you could be killing your career. The most exceptional leaders are known for breaking the rules. Get the recognition you deserve with these 3 easy rule-breaking tips.
"A conservative is a person who does ... Views: 1367
Listening is usually identified as a positive personality trait. It can be seen as a virtue and a sign of generosity and wisdom, which may place listeners at high regard in front of other people. Therefore, many individuals may not hesitate to say they are good listeners, but may do so when ... Views: 1367
Creating success in your business is much like following a recipe. In order for it to turn out successful, you must have the key ingredients in place. Once you have established these key ingredients and built the required foundation, creating results will then become easily obtainable by ... Views: 1366
I once read an article about knocking down barriers that keep us from reaching our goals. It is amazing how much two fish can tell us about our own human nature. In the study, a barracuda and a mackerel were put in a glass tank with a clear glass partition placed between them. For two days the ... Views: 1366
The benefits of coaching are endless: it brings clarity, provides accountability, keeps you on track, helps you discover the right direction, etc. However, different segments of customers benefit from coaching in different ways, and there are naturally some specific benefits for small business ... Views: 1366
'Tis the time of year to rethink your business model and upgrade. The easiest way to do this is to revisit (or create) your money funnel. Even if you’re a newbie, this is a great way to visually see where you want the money to funnel into your business.
And for goodness sake, put the fun in ... Views: 1366
The other day I was in a retail establishment and Linda, a sales rep, approached a manager, Alan working the area.
“Hi,” “Hi” they said. “How’s everything going?” asked Linda. To which Alan said, “Okay.” “Well, fine. Is there anything you need right now?” asked Linda. “No, we’re fine”, he ... Views: 1365
by: Geoff Ficke
How One of the Fashion World’s Earliest Great
Innovators Lost Everything by Lack of Innovation
It is startling to study an empires crumble, decline and ultimately perishing on the ash heap of history. It happened to ancient states such as Egypt, Rome, Athens and ... Views: 1365
Take your current yearly income and imagine for a moment that you were able to make that amount of money monthly. Would that shift how you felt about the economy?
I first encountered that concept when I met David Neagle, Income Acceleration Coach in Los Angeles a couple of years ago. He ... Views: 1365
This is the second of three articles that discusses what NOT to say or do if you own a business and are trying to sell. The first article was called “5 guaranteed ways NOT to sell your business.” The third article is called “5 things to avoid when trying to sell your business.” All articles ... Views: 1364
What is the path for Objectives and Measures to boost profits? Brian Tracy claims that only “the companies that provide excellent product(s) with excellent service at profound excellent prices will survive” these turbulent times. It is true that different businesses will require different types ... Views: 1364
"Why isn't my email marketing list growing?" is a very common question I hear from clients. When you start your list, sign ups are great and your list grows rapidly. However, in a few months you hit a wall and experience a big slump in growth. Not to fear -- this is quite normal! Typically, ... Views: 1364
What are some characteristics of leadership? There have been several books written about them and some include passion, intelligence, responsibility, drive, compassion, energy, enthusiasm, charisma, the ability to communicate, etc...
I would like to focus on two that I believe are ... Views: 1364
"I hate to market myself" is a very common complaint I hear from many of my clients. Some are introverts, who are naturally averse to self-promotion, while others just don't realize that they also wear the hat of Marketing Director when they start their own business and unhappily discover that ... Views: 1363
I love the word ubiquitous. It’s got big energy. It has a quality of being that is bigger than, more expansive and universal in nature. It means everywhere, ever present, all pervading omnipresent, universal. So yes, this does describe that aspect of spirituality in business that I’m wanting to ... Views: 1363
As a business owner, I have had a presence on Facebook and other social networking sites for almost three years. Social media is a great way to market your business. But, it is also a great way to network with other business owners. In the past two years, I have been asked to speak to various ... Views: 1363
Have you been jamming content into your program just because you’re afraid that just you being YOU is not “good enough”?
Have you been structuring your delivery format even though it doesn’t put you in the flow, just because others are doing it that way?
Have you been talking about your ... Views: 1362
You’ve seen the whiteboard advantage—complex problems are made simple. Difficult decisions are made easier. Boring presentations are transformed. Get 6 easy and quick tips to gain this almost unfair advantage.
Want to attract business and engage new clients in a whole new way?
Most people ... Views: 1361
There are times when we have encountered that odd call with business prospects that made you scratch your head. Maybe the questions your telemarketing team asked got odd answers, maybe the business prospect has other concerns it wants addressed, or maybe they have questions that seem strange. ... Views: 1361
We hear a lot of talk about ‘staying in the Now’. The key is our ability to focus fully on our present task.
My friend Mike was good friends with a very famous musician. He went to see him in concert one evening and brought his boss. Mike’s boss was a huge fan and really wanted to meet this ... Views: 1361
Entrepreneurs seem to have an endless supply of ideas for new products and services. What they often lack is the follow through to take an idea into a sellable format and the marketing 'know how' to back it up.
You may be living this experience right now. You have a pretty good solution to a ... Views: 1361
By Mackenzie Pearce
Edited by Anitra S. White
What Is Coaching?
Coaching is a proactive way to change your life. Just like in sports a coach is there to cheer you on. A coach will give you feedback, resources and the support needed to win.
In life coaching a successful win would be ... Views: 1360
Being a victim is a hard. No one likes to admit they were a victim. Criminals, rapists, child molesters, conmen and the like understand this very well and they count on the fact that a most (or at least a lot) of their victims will not tell others what happened to them. Knowing this, they're ... Views: 1360
Most business owners are great at doing something.
Maybe you can create great graphic designs or cook well or maybe you have an eye for art? Somewhere along the way, you have taken what you are great at and turned it into a business.
If you have been successful at selling your product or ... Views: 1360
One of the leading causes of business failure, particularly among small businesses, is poor cash flow planning. It is imperative that a business have sufficient cash on hand to pay bills, meet emergencies and to invest back into the business to ensure growth. Knowing that you will have lean ... Views: 1359
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."--Mahatma Gandhi
“Paul Harvey died today,” I walked into the room feeling an odd sense of remorse for a person that I had never met yet, yet whose storytelling magic I aspired to.
“Paul Harvey died today,” I ... Views: 1358
There is a problem with our educational system, which could be solved by introducing one text That text, by George S. Clayson, is The Richest Man in Babylon.
There's a reason why nobody receives financial education in the public school system. It's because they don't want you to have it. It's ... Views: 1358
When some business owners and corporations start looking into mentoring programs, there is some initial confusion about what mentoring is. One of the biggest confusions that they have is identifying what differentiates mentoring from coaching and why mentoring can be so much more ... Views: 1357
There’s no doubt about it – bum marketing or article marketing is your best shot in driving search engine traffic to your website. Here are some effective tips to help you boost that traffic in no time:
1. Start the process by identifying and knowing your target audience. It will become much ... Views: 1356
One of the most popular ongoing debates of the last twenty years concerns the distinctions between management and leadership, and the relative importance of each to organizational success. John Kotter of the Harvard Business School once cited “alignment” as the most critical difference. ... Views: 1356
Employees are the backbone of all companies. There is a direct correlation between the quality of work your employees produce and the success of your company. They play a crucial role in the success or failure of your business. By being able to recognize the role that employees play and ... Views: 1355
Almost all of us can admit to driving home from somewhere and taking a familiar route - only to realize we are not sure either where we are - or we find that we have driven past our turn. Somehow we have drifted into thought - and have lost our focus.
This is something I am very familiar ... Views: 1355
Trading the Forex is a journey of self discovery and self control. Personally, my life changed drastically when I became a Forex trader. I realized that the world was not what they told me as a young man it was. I was taught by my parents (and society) that you go to school, then have a job (a 9 ... Views: 1355
Inspiration of the Day
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
- Mahatma Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
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When starting any enterprise or business, whether it is full-time or part-time, we all know the value of ... Views: 1354
If you are not satisfied with your current state then achieve goals in life. If your situation seems to remind you of a merry-go-round, achieve goals in life. If you are serious about doing something you have never done before, achieve goals in life.
Achieving goals in life is a sure way of ... Views: 1354
While finding the trend of birthday celebration in Pakistan, must say that it depends on the age of the person, but for the wish of Birthday you don’t need to consider the age, you could wish by just call the person, send the greeting card and you could also send the gift for being in more ... Views: 1354
Emergencies are attributed to the unexpected. Emergencies happen when things don't go as intended or have the desired results. We plan, we prepare, and we become comfortable with normal routines. Then, out of the blue, an emergency happens that changes everything. People panic, pressure mounts, ... Views: 1353
I used to hate planning. Why plan, when you can just get into action?
Fortunately, and unfortunately, playing that way got me to six figures in my business. I kept doing my business the only way I’d practiced up to that point…
* Get an inspired idea.
* Throw it out to my tribe.
... Views: 1353
Secret #10
N: Non-negotiable
When you give a client a surprise bonus, you’re over-delivering and practically guar-anteeing customer satisfaction. A satisfied customer is essential. Don’t hold a debate with yourself about whether you should reward a customer. Make the reward non-negotiable. ... Views: 1353
I’m a tank top, shorts and flip-flops kind of girl. Suits are definitely not my thing. Yet, back in 1999, every month I put one on to lead a live workshop on cash flow. I hated putting on a costume so that the participants would think I was professional and smart.
I totally trusted my ... Views: 1352
Personal Message
Often times it is hard to accept that the only thing holding us back in life is us. How we think, the obstacles we focus on, the external factors that are easily blamed for our circumstances and outcomes are examples of how we can become "paralyzed" on our life path and in our ... Views: 1352
Even though videos are one of the hottest Internet marketing strategies today, I have been very slow to jump on the video marketing bandwagon. Why? Because making a talking head video of myself is about as enticing as dipping my body in honey and watching the flies swarm over me. I've never ... Views: 1352
When I ask most people that question the typical responses are a wrinkle of their nose and words like, pushy, intrusive, won’t take no for an answer, an interruption, and even rude. It is a reaction born from experience and stereotypes. Just think of the last time you interacted with someone ... Views: 1352
Meeting face-to-face is one of the qualities of a good appointment setting campaign. Yes, that may sound simple enough, but you have to remember that meeting them can be very daunting. You basically have only a few seconds to impress them, so you have to make it count. It would be a waste of ... Views: 1351
Just running a company is hard enough. But building, expanding and enhancing the company and executing a strategic plan toward achieving set targets is much harder.
Typically, a company experiences 5 stages of growth and development. Depending upon how the people at the helm handle these 5 ... Views: 1351
Sales development expert Richard Denny reckons that selling can be intellectually bankrupt – BUT only when the techniques used are out of date. Fortunately, he says, these old fashioned techniques are disappearing as a new breed of sales professional comes to the fore.
There are several ... Views: 1350
What can you do to stand out right now? If you’re saying you don’t want to stand out and you’re in the business of helping other people look and feel beautiful (not cute!) You are your business and after spending 10+ years working with some of the most glamorous stars in the world. I’ve learned ... Views: 1349