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I was interviewing John Yokoyama, owner of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market, on my weekly talk radio show. It’s widely known that people come from all over the world to watch the fishmongers at the Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle as they toss fish to each other.
They are drawn to ... Views: 2820
I remember struggling years ago with experiencing severe feast and famine cycles in my business and wondering how I could create a consistent stream of income and prospects.
I felt challenged because I would focus on serving my current clients to the detriment of marketing my business. And ... Views: 1946
In order to do, be, and have what you want, the first step is asking and the second step is receiving.
Receiving requires both the belief that you deserve your gift and that you be willing to accept it.
What if you have been asking (clearly, consistently, and continuously) and haven't been ... Views: 1085
The beauty of being an entrepreneur is we can determine our income. One of the ways of the fastest ways raising your income is to give yourself a raise. With the beginning of a new year, it’s time to think about if you want to do that.
Here are a few questions to ask yourself?
1. When ... Views: 1860
I read something today and I was wondering if it’s true. What I read was that many people are in fear about money. I was surprised. But then I thought, hum may be so.
So many people talk about money, wanting money, financial independence or wealth yet it still seems to elude them. I find ... Views: 1918
This is what a problem with FOCUS looks like and feels like.
This focus problem is paradoxical for entrepreneurs, because you have a STRONG desire to control your own schedule and work independently, yet you're struggling DAILY to get your to-do list done!
If you spend a lot of time feeling ... Views: 1043
Whenever I’m talking to a colleague or friend, and I share that my business has totally taken off this year, I’m often asked: What has created that difference?
If only it were as simple as ONE THING!
I always have several new initiatives going on: new marketing actions (like social media ... Views: 1155
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The 6 P's Of Success - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
It’s so simple –yet so hard if you don't know what you're doing. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. That says it all.
Yet so many entrepreneurs run their business by the seat of their pants, from the panic mode.
I call it “near sighted vision”. They only see what's in ... Views: 2992
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Who Cares? - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
This is something a lot of entrepreneurs do that really sabotages their success. They get so caught up with what everyone else is thinking. Their brains are going a mile a minute with all sorts of worry and comparisons. As a result, they procrastinate and don’t take action.
I remember when ... Views: 1864
What is a keep-in-touch strategy and why do you need one? Ever meet someone who loves what you do, but isn't ready to buy your product or service right now? That person is your prospect.
Prospects are very important to your business! They connect with you and they have a HIGH level of ... Views: 1725
Yesterday, as I was on my way to pick up my kids from school, it occurred to me that I was feeling exhausted—I mean really tired. As I made a mental scan of my day, I realized that I had been in a “reactive” mode most of the day rather than a “proactive” mode. We do need to react to situations ... Views: 2021
Are you free floating in Financial Fear?
We all rely on money to pay our bills, provide shelter and food, and to bring us pleasure. But with the continuing economic crunch squeezing out every dime before it has a chance to grow interest in our checking accounts, more and more of us are ... Views: 1910
Entrepreneurs: You Worked hard for your money, now Make Your Money Work for You!
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of this country. The sad truth is that most of them are broke. They are brave enough to venture on a journey to experience freedom and create prosperity. It is very critical for ... Views: 910
Do You Have a Healthy Relationship With Money?
I remember many years ago having a pretty amazing insight about a client's relationship with money. I was looking at her financial numbers and she had asked me what steps she could take to improve her situation. I looked at her debts and ... Views: 1541
“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ... Views: 1583
The strangest thing happened to me the other day. I was invited to the Cape (aka Cape Cod for those of you outside Massachusetts), and my response was I needed to check my schedule. Wow! That response stopped me dead in my tracks. The invitation was for 3 weeks away that was certainly ... Views: 1427
Each of us is shaped by our family beliefs, expectations and behaviors. These are often passed down through multiple generations. "As you grow up, you're automatically enrolled in an eighteen-year course called "Life Beliefs." This course covers all areas of your existence -- religion, career, ... Views: 1366
Tracking numbers in your business can be overwhelming; however, this process is crucial to the life span of your business. Tracking your business numbers will reveal the reality about your business performance. Here are some of the important numbers you should track:
Revenues
Tracking ... Views: 1158
If this isn't an interesting topic, I don't know what is.
You can learn a lot about business success on Shark Tank. For those of you who haven’t watched it, aspiring entrepreneurs come on the show asking for funds to grow their business. Some contestants have new businesses that haven’t ... Views: 1815
She wanted this so badly for her business but couldn’t say “yes”. Her husband wouldn’t approve and she’d feel guilty that she wasn’t putting her children first. Boy, could that guilt be overwhelming! She felt as if there was no way to win.
Every time she got new clients, she’d have dreams ... Views: 1755
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The 6 P's Of Success - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
It’s so simple –yet so hard if you don't know what you're doing. Proper preparation prevents piss poor performance. That says it all.
Yet so many entrepreneurs run their business by the seat of their pants, from the panic mode.
I call it “near sighted vision”. They only see what's in ... Views: 1812
Everyday I take hundreds of different types of action. Some little –some big. I find that the “in limbo” state of not knowing what to do often gets in the way and keeps me stuck. I used to play different scenarios in my head of which way I want to go. I got really tired of doing things that ... Views: 1264
Here’s the conundrum: You can do anything you want, you just can’t do EVERYTHING you want. Which means you need to make choices about what is most important to you.
We’re making these choices all the time, often without thinking consciously about it.
When I’m in my unconscious mode, I sit ... Views: 1145
How Your Work Skills Can Help Save Your Marriage
If you and your partner tend to think the business end of a relationship is not a romantic topic for courtship, you may not discuss it until you can’t avoid it, and then you fight. You may not think of your marriage as a business deal, but a ... Views: 1420
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Why Buy The Cow...? - by Kate Beeders, Money, Mindset & Marketing Expert/Speaker
Remember that expression? “Why buy the cow, when you can get the milk for free”. Well, we women know what are mother’s were referring to. (It was a silly expression but I found myself using it during some of my private clients' sessions to really drive home a point)
This expression also ... Views: 1771
If you’re like me, you’re probably impatient – wanting things to have happened yesterday. I planted flowers in May…actually some were potted and some were seeds. The potted flowers (lipstick red geraniums, golden French marigolds and others) are gorgeous to look at each day.
The sunflower ... Views: 1522
I am often amazed at how many financial books neglect to focus on the critical issue of how to get financially organized. So many of us are desperately seeking the one quick-fix step that will turn our financial lives around that we neglect to take care of the seemingly smaller life-changing ... Views: 2247
Every time I teach money classes or coach one-on-one with clients I am always amazed at how much resistance comes up around gaining clarity about spending.
It's almost as if our culture as a whole has a love/hate relationship around controlling their spending.
Here's what I've noticed: ... Views: 1604
I’ve noticed from my own and my clients experiences that money has a way of showing us where and when we’re on or off track in our lives.
To understand where you’re off track ask yourself these questions: “What are my primary operating beliefs about money?”
And, “What are my consistent ... Views: 1312
The experience that I share in this story occurred eight years ago – I’m excited to share this story with you in the hopes that it will inspire you.
“It’s my husband’s responsibility to pay most of the bills,” the voice inside my head stubbornly insisted.
My husband and I had just finished ... Views: 1637
I remember feeling confused, stuck and burdened when it came to handling my money. My husband and I had multiple piles of traveling bills that I could never seem to locate when it was time to pay them. There were even occasions when I avoided opening my bills for fear of how much they ... Views: 1512
There’s nothing quite like money to prompt our egos to flare up, get our stomach wrenched in knots and cause us to get instantly reactive and defensive.
Some of the ways I’ve seen money struggles arise is when I hear my clients say things like:
• “I know I need to be more aware of how ... Views: 2178
When Women Make More than their Partners
Today’s women make up more than half the workforce. They also outnumber men in college and constitute approximately half the medical school enrollment. According to a 2000 U.S. Census Bureau report, 60% of women out-earned men for the three previous ... Views: 1272
Do you love to decorate your home and often find yourself Google-ing about home décor tips? However, while Google and Pinterest do give beautiful suggestions, they are also quite expensive.
It often becomes a concern of how will I afford all these renovations and new décor items?
While ... Views: 781
Mother's Day is just around the corner. We've got a few gift ideas for mom that are wallet-friendly.
You already know that May 10th is a very special day for all the moms out there - Mother’s Day. It’s the one day dedicated just to them, so they deserve to be loved and pampered. We know money ... Views: 1080
I believe that you all have experiences to buy many products when you want them. It is very natural and normal. The most important of all is to make sure that you have the ability to pay the bill after that. You understand the consequences and take full responsibility. Budgeting is the first ... Views: 1504
As a mother who enjoys saving money, I like to haggle and shop wherever I go. There is nothing to be embarrassed or be ashamed of. The fact is very practical. I do not have unlimited resources for everything I want. I need to be careful of money. I need to care about if it is really what I need. ... Views: 1792
Money at its essence is energy. And it is the energy we have around money that shapes our fears, anxieties, desires, needs and insecurities.
We all learned money lessons as children. The beliefs we took on for ourselves serve as the foundation of what become our money personality. And we all ... Views: 1340
Unbeknownst to you, you may be losing business for a very simple reason. Not to your competitors, but due to your own inability to see how your actions, or lack thereof, may be negatively impacting how people view you.
The fact is, many people rely on word of mouth marketing and many miss ... Views: 1402
Dear friend, do you want to know 4 secrets of the rich and famous? Be goal-oriented, learn all you could about finances, diversify and spend your money wisely.
You cannot achieve bigger things if you only have small dreams. There is nothing to lose in dreaming big. That’s what wealthy people ... Views: 1691
Vanessa Ohayon of Vanessa Events & Hospitality (www.vanessaevents.com) advised on the four wedding trends not to waste your time or money on.
When talking about a budget for the wedding, the sky's the limit! With that said, there are tasteful ways to share your hard earned dollars with ... Views: 577
We all want to have a lot of money to spend and would have the ability to buy anything we want. It does not happen very often in the real world. When we are young, our parents would pay for our food, school, entertainment, and etc. When we grow up and start to make money on our own, we start to ... Views: 1365
5 Things To Consider Before Selling Gold Jewellery
When you come across, you will find that it’s very colloquial situation in India that whenever there is urgent requirement of cash, people turn to monetize their gold ornaments. In majority of the situation, it looks like money collected by ... Views: 1718
As online shoe specialists here at Sole Divas we are often asked by brides-to-be for our advice when it comes to choosing the perfect pair of bridal shoes. There are a number of factors to consider so here are our essential tips to help you find the perfect bridal shoes for your dream wedding ... Views: 1534
Balancing a personal life and work commitments has a lot of different challenges, especially when trying to run a successful career. Plus, if you're a working mom, things can get even crazier. Addressing all of your family needs, especially when your child is still just a baby, while also trying ... Views: 1683
It's not your imagination if money feels tight. Whether you're just starting out or in an established business, a lot of people feel the heat.
Experts call our current time the biggest family finance squeeze since the 1920s. The accompanying largest drop in monthly disposable income impacts ... Views: 1382
Dear friend, Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your family a healthy and prosperous 2015, a year filled with all the things you treasure most and a year filled with all the happiness you deserve.
I also want to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome and a BIG THANK YOU to all of you ... Views: 1941
According to the news recently, nearly 350,000 federal employees were furloughed for 35 days due to the United States federal government shutdown starting on December 22, 2018. A job in the United States federal government is normally regarded as a good and reliable job. An official job, ... Views: 1622
Your Video Marketing Guide for Success
I’ve established that a video marketing strategy is a must these days. I’ve shared how important it is to engage your audience, and how creating compelling videos can help you increase brand awareness, improve SEO and boost leads and sales.
In fact, ... Views: 943
A Guide to the Best Black Friday Stroller Deals
The deals on Black Friday market are irresistible. That’s why people always look forward to this day. It is a great opportunity for parents to get strollers at a discount. Parents have lots of burdens on their shoulders and buying a stroller is ... Views: 1299