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I'm talking to you today content creators!  If you are creating live or pre-recorded video content but are struggling to leverage the videos to close sales, this podcast is for you!  Alternatively, if you are NOT currently creating video content but would like to get started using video to drive traffic to your business, this podcast will give you a very simple yet powerful list of criteria to follow to create highly-effective content that converts to sales!

I have been creating live and recorded video content for over 6 years and it has been my #1 driver of new clients and new sales BY FAR over any other marketing method.  Video is powerful, but there is definitely a strategy to it!

So today I'll be giving you 9 of my best tips to help you CLOSE MORE SALES using video content!

Here's the 9 tips I will be discussing:

1. The why behind the what
2. 2 minutes to win it
3. 3-step core
4. One sharable point
5. Actionable value
6. Call-to-action
7. Exactly what to do next
8. Reintroduction
9. End with a low barrier

Join in and let's discuss!

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I was talking to one of my new clients recently about a freemium that she is creating which will be a great “getting started” option for her connections who are looking to take a first step before hiring her.

In the process of creating this freemium, she had followed all the advice and instruction I had given her so the content and flow were on point. The value was there. The only problem was.. it just didn’t have the ignition factor that I was looking for. You know, that marketing spark that really makes you want it.

So I told her, your work is awesome and I love how much instruction and value you have packed into this thing.. but you have a problem. I don’t think the prospect that goes through this freemium is going to get to the end and say “THIS is the coach that I have been looking for.”

And of course, she was a bit surprised and asked WHY NOT?!

So I shared with her 3 things that I’m going to share with you today to help you make sure you’re not building a BORING BRAND.

If these 3 things are missing, your core messaging will be bland and unappealing, even if it’s targeted at the right audience.

Kind of like cold oatmeal, with no brown sugar or raisins. Ugh. Or pancakes with no syrup.  Or nachos with no cheese.

Nobody wants that!

Here’s the list – let’s make sure you’re not building a boring brand.

So, social media engagement is obviously a crucial component to put focus on when building a business and growing an online audience. While many entrepreneurs put a lot of their focus on increasing the size of their audience, they often fail to put enough focus on ensuring their engagement gets the same attention.

ENGAGEMENT IS EVERYTING.

Because after all, if you audience isn’t engaging with you.. do you really even have an audience? Just simply getting likes, followers and subscribers doesn’t mean you’re going to have an engaged audience.

However, if you can learn to implement truly effective engagement strategies and develop an audience that is highly-interactive with your content.. likes, followers and subscribers will not only come easier, but they will also grow significantly more quickly.

So let's dive in!

EPISODE: 4 PRO TIPS to Help you Get More Engagement with Your Social Media Content

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I'm talking to you today content creators!  If you are creating live or pre-recorded video content but are struggling to leverage the videos to close sales, this podcast is for you!  Alternatively, if you are NOT currently creating video content but would like to get started using video to drive traffic to your business, this podcast will give you a very simple yet powerful list of criteria to follow to create highly-effective content that converts to sales!

I have been creating live and recorded video content for over 6 years and it has been my #1 driver of new clients and new sales BY FAR over any other marketing method.  Video is powerful, but there is definitely a strategy to it!

So today I'll be giving you 9 of my best tips to help you CLOSE MORE SALES using video content!  

Here's the 9 tips I will be discussing:

1. The why behind the what
2. 2 minutes to win it
3. 3-step core
4. One sharable point
5. Actionable value
6. Call-to-action
7. Exactly what to do next
8. Reintroduction
9. End with a low barrier

Join in and let's discuss! 

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Goal failure is not due to poor planning or lack of time and money. It's much deeper than that.  We are already halfway through the second month of the year.  Be honest with yourself, where are you at in relation to the goals that you set for yourself on January 1st?  

I can say with a reasonable amount of certainty that the average small business owner won't get anywhere near the goals that they set for themselves this year. Why? Because it is a statistical FACT. Because most small business owners don’t address this goal-crushing problem. They continue to operate in an environment that doesn't support their growth.

You can't possibly expect more of yourself if you don't change the environment that consistently prevents you from acting on your growth plans. When you think about the things that have stopped you in the past, you might think of things like interruptions, client demands, tech issues, and spending too much time on the small details. Sure, these problems will only continue to block your growth if you don't address them, but the real problem isn't around you, it's inside of you.

In this episode, I give you a powerful tool to help you uncover the root of your goal failure and eradicate it once and for all!

I hope you enjoy! 

PODCAST: The #1 Reason why you have Continually Struggled to Achieve Your Goals (and how to make this year different!)

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MOMENTUM.  A powerful word and an even more powerful experience when you find a way to establish it in your life and business!  Have you ever experienced momentum?  If so, you know the feeling and learning how to consistently generate it and leverage it is the best feeling ever!  But how..

Here is an awesome definition of business momentum that I found:

MOMENTUM: "A power, strength, and speed gained by the development of a ritual process."

Don't you love that?!  Sounds good right?!  But what exactly is a "ritual process".

RITUAL PROCESS: "A series of actions or behavior that are regularly and invariably followed by an individual."

One word stands out to me there.  Invariably.

INVARIABLY: "In every case and on every occasion; always."

Am I making my point?  So if I develop a series of actions and behavior that I regularly and invariably follow, in every case and on every occasion, I will gain a power, strenth, and speed by the development of that process. 

HERE ARE THE 10 RITUALS I DISCUSS IN THIS PODCAST:

1) End of day planning and preparation

2) Alarm clock

3) First 60 mindset

4) Your sweet spot

5) Your 80/20

6) Distraction Hit List

7) Trim the Fat

8) Self-care

9) Recap and Reset

10) If you can't see it...

4 OTHER KEY POINTS:

** Rituals are symbolic, meaningful, and created with a  purpose. (you have to know why)

** Rituals are internally motivated (no one should have to remind you, inspire you, or encourage you to follow through)

** Rituals are self-appointed (the decision has to be yours)

** Rituals require an all-in mentality (because anything in the middle is just mediocrity)

PODCAST: How to Create an Unstoppable Momentum in Your Life and Business

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In this podcast I discuss how to create YOUR perfect morning routine that will empower your productivity!  I use the word YOUR because your morning is different from anyone else's, as is the way your body is wired. 

Your morning routine is what you regularly do when you wake up. For most people, that’s getting out of bed, having breakfast, getting dressed, brushing your teeth, and heading into work. 

There is, however, a more productivity-driven way of setting up your mornings that can include activities such as meditating, journaling, exercise, and other healthy and mindset-oriented practices to get your day started.

But in order to work, a good morning routine has to be something that WORKS FOR YOU. It’s better to have something that’s 60 percent perfect and you can stick with 90 percent of the time, than something that’s 100 percent perfect but you only have the time to do every third Tuesday.

Maybe you’d like to do some meditation before going out and facing the world. But if you’ve got a two-year-old whose morning routine is throwing tantrums, you’re not going to get those 20 minutes of silence before work.

Before deciding on the criteria for your morning routine, consider what you need to achieve and work backwards from there. If you have to make it to work on time, clean, well-dressed, and fully caffeinated, start with building a routine that allows you to do that—and then you can add in the extras like meditation or exercise. On the other hand, if you struggle to get focused in the mornings, maybe a bit of physical activity or mindset practice is exactly what you’re after.

No matter who you are, how you are wired, or what your day to day life looks like.. this discussion will give you a formula for how to create YOUR perfect morning routine that will empower your productivity!  Here are the 14 points that we will discuss:

1. Determine how many hours you need to sleep
2. Determine when you WANT to be out of bed (choose it)
3. Determine your wake-up method
4. Reverse engineer your sleep time
5. Determine your bed-time method (and commit to it)
6. Eliminate decision-making tasks from your morning
7. Prepare anything that is annoying or overwhelming the night before (shower, coffee, clothes, cleaning, etc)
8. Hydrate and move (exercise, stretch, yoga)
9. Quiet time, meditation, prayer (and coffee)
10. Be intentionally grateful
11. Stay off of TV and email
12. Affirmations and/or declarations
13. Do something that stimulates, motivates, or inspires you
14. Eat the frog (tackle non-negotiables as soon as possible)

Additional notes from broadcast:

The Rule of 3: (Brian Tracy)

1. If I could do only 1 thing tomorrow, what would that priority be? (assign a timeframe to it)
2. If I could do only 2 things tomorrow, what would that second priority be? (assign a timeframe to it)
3. If I could do only 3 things tomorrow, what would that third priority be? (assign a timeframe to it)

6 Questions to ask at the end of every day: (Justin Cappon Pro)

1. What were my priorities today and were they accomplished?
2. What are my priorities for tomorrow? (apply the Rule of 3)
3. What did I learn today?
4. What do I need to implement that I have learned?
5. What could I have done better today, or more efficiently?
6. What could I have eliminated from my day today?

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Are you anything like me where certain quotes just hit a bit different and serve as powerful reminders in the tough seasons to keep your mindset locked and focused on the right things?!  

I have always loved powerful business quotes and have leveraged them since the onset of my business.  With all the great quotes out there there have been a consistent handful at the top of my power quote list that I share with you in this training. 

These are 6 powerful quote that will help you LOCK IN YOUR MINDSET as you pursue your new year goals!

With each of these 6 I also give context around the thought and a challenge for you to apply!

Hope you enjoy and I'd love to hear some of your favorite quotes in the comments as well! Cheers y'all!

6 Powerful Quotes to help Lock in Your Mindset:

1) "One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want in our lives is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power.  Most people dabble their way through life, never making a conscious decision to master anything in particular." - Tony Robbins

2) "Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." - Tony Robbins

3) "Lasting change is different than a goal. You don't always get your goals, but you always get your standards" - Tony Robbins

4) Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is raise your standards." - Tony Robbins

5) "Identify your problems, but give power and energy to your solutions." - Tony Robbins

6) "A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action.  If there's no new action, you haven't truly decided." - Tony Robbins

In this podcast, I'm going to share with you 8 powerfully simple tips that will help you LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE.. and you can start RIGHT NOW!  

If you're ready to set yourself up for an exciting new season of growth, impact, results and breakthrough.. then I DARE YOU to give this training the attention it deserves and apply what you learn  

Your next level awaits!!

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How to LEVEL UP YOUR LIFE in Preparation for the New Year (8 Powerfully Simple Tips) 

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Goal failure is not due to poor planning or lack of time and money. It's much deeper than that.

We are officially mid-way through the month of November and rapidly approaching the END OF THE YEAR. Be honest with yourself, where are you at in relation to the goals that you set for yourself on January 1st? Even better, where are you at in relation to the mid-year reset goals you set for yourself in July?

I can say with a reasonable amount of certainty that the average small business owner won't get anywhere near the goals that they set for themselves this year. Why? Because it is a statistical FACT. Because most small business owners don’t address this goal-crushing problem. They continue to operate in an environment that doesn't support their growth.

You can't possibly expect more of yourself if you don't change the environment that consistently prevents you from acting on your growth plans. Things like interruptions, client demands, tech issues, and spending time in the small details may come to mind. Sure, these problems will only continue to block your growth if you don't address them, but the real problem isn't around you, it's inside of you.

While the examples that I just gave you may exist in your external environment, and they are a problem, it's also very important to consider your internal environment. What about self-doubt, fear of failure, and belief systems like there's never enough money. The truth is, money and time blocks are usually more significant in the mind than in reality. There is almost always a work-around for lack of funds and a tight schedule, but entrepreneurs fail to see it. Once you really start addressing those bigger issues, solutions to your problems will surface.

Let's dive in and unpack The No. 1 Reason Entrepreneurs Fail to Achieve Their Goals.

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Customer Journey Mapping is a crucial component to learning how to effectively sell online products and services.  

Your own unique customer journey is the steps your customers go through in your unique business and the emotions they feel during that journey.  

You might have heard the customer journey referred to as a user journey or a service blueprint, but whatever name you use the fundamental concept is always the same.  

In this training, I explain what a Customer Journey Map is and how it's structured. We also talk about the 6 crucial steps that you'll find in most maps which are:  

1. General Interest 

2. Curiosity 

3. Emotional Engagement 

4. Genuine Connection 

5. Offline Conversation 

6. Irresistible Recommendation  

By the end of this training video you will have a clear understanding of what your own unique customer journey map needs to be and how to implement the process into your own business!  Let's dive right in!

How do you know if you have a BORING BRAND?!  I was talking to a new client recently about a freemium that they are creating (because I have been talking a lot about the power of a great freemium lately).

She had followed all the advice and instruction I had given her so the content and flow was on point.  Except.. it just didn’t have the ignition factor that I was looking for.  

So I told her, your work is awesome and I love how much instruction and value you have packed in to this thing.. but you have a problem.  I don’t think the prospect that goes through this freemium is going to get to the end and say “THIS is the coach that I have been looking for.”

And of course, she was a bit surprised and asked WHY NOT?!

So I shared with her 3 things that I’m going to share with you today to help you make sure you’re not building a BORING BRAND.

If these 3 things are missing, your core messaging will be bland and unappealing, even if it’s targeted at the right audience.

(Kind of like cold oatmeal, with no brown sugar or raisins. Ugh. Or pancakes with no syrup.  Or nachos with no cheese.  Who does that?  )

Here’s the list – let’s make sure you’re not building a boring brand. 

Element 1: Dimension

Element 2: Vulnerability

Element 3: Action

Coaching is one of the most transformative services on the planet.

So, why the heck are so many coaches making less than $20,000/year?

These are the 5 things that you are very possibly doing wrong, and these things are blocking your business cash flow. 

Here are the 5 reasons: 

1. You’re selling coaching, not results.

2. You’re selling by the hour or month, not a High-Ticket Offer.

3. You’re uncomfortable with marketing and sales.

4. You have an uninspiring brand.

5. You experience money confusion about helping vs. business.

What is the no money mindset?!  That's when your mindset challenges create blocks in your life that prevent you from attracting clients and earning your cash!!  Mindset challenges? Pretty much every entrepreneur has them.  Mindset challenges? Pretty much every entrepreneur has them.

It’s not enough to say ‘just get over it’ or ‘do it even if you fear or hate it’. Either you’ll procrastinate, or you’ll be ineffective at the actions you need to take.

Actually clearing the mindset challenges from the subconscious is a much better route. Otherwise, they act as a drain on your energy and ability to run your business.

So let’s identify these little monsters, and deal with them.

These are the top 5 signs that your mindset challenges are costing you CASH:

1. You are insecure talking about fees or prices.

2. Online marketing feels confusing and overwhelming.

3. You’re not entirely comfortable with social media, and being visible.

4. Clients sometimes push your boundaries.

5. You’re not making the money you want to make in your business.

Mindset challenges? Pretty much every entrepreneur has them.

It’s not enough to say ‘just get over it’ or ‘do it even if you fear or hate it’. Either you’ll procrastinate, or you’ll be ineffective at the actions you need to take.

Actually clearing the mindset challenges from the subconscious is a much better route. Otherwise, they act as a drain on your energy and ability to run your business.

So let’s identify these little monsters, and deal with them.

These are the top 5 signs that your mindset challenges are costing you:

1. You are insecure talking about fees or prices.

2. Online marketing feels confusing and overwhelming.

3. You’re not entirely comfortable with social media, and being visible.

4. Clients sometimes push your boundaries.

5. You’re not making the money you want to make in your business.

Let's dive in and discuss!

If you are struggling to overcome fear and anxiety, there are 10 things you must know about the situation you face.

IT IS BLOCKING YOU FROM LIVING THE LIFE YOU ARE DESIGNED TO LIVE!  

Quote of the day: "Bravery does not come with the absence of fear.  Rather, bravery is the ability to look fear in the face and say move aside, you're in my way." - Melissa Tumino  

Here are 10 things that are waiting for you on the other side of YOUR FEAR:  

1) Potential That You Never Knew You Had  

2) Strength That You Never Knew You Had  

3) Blessings That Were Waiting on You to ACT  

4) Vision You Would Have Never Realized  

5) Relationships You Would Have Never Acquired  

6) Freedom You Would Have Never Found  

7) Peace That You Never Would Have Thought Possible  

8) Fulfillment You Would Have Never Experienced  

9) Results You Would Have Never Achieved  

10) The life that you want, but would have never found

Strategy or Mindset.. which do you need to put more focus on?  I’ve bounced back and forth on this question with many many client conversations?  Which is more important, strategy or mindset?? Because both are huge components to building a successful business.  But is one more crucial than the other?   

I’ve come to the (not so surprising) conclusion that both are equally essential. *duh* Let’s call it the combo platter.  But the big question is, how do know what you need NOW? If you go for the wrong one in the wrong season or situation, you’ll end up wasting time, wasting money, and being VERY frustrated!  Even with a combo platter, you still eat one thing at a time.  So which is it?  Strategy or mindset?   

I’ve made a checklist to help you know what you need in the moment. This is the same process that I use myself that has been tremendously helpful to guiding me to focus my mindset or my strategy depending on the situation.   As we talk through this checklist, ask yourself the questions associated with each step to help you determine how to move forward in the right frame of mind.

What is it REALLY GOING TO TAKE for you to get to your next level?  Here are 9 things that you absolutely MUST LET GO OF if you want to become the person that your goals are going to require you to be!

Quote of the day: "He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much; he who would attain highly must sacrifice greatly." - Jame Allen

9 Things you must let go of:

1. Your unbalanced lifestyle
2. Perfectionism
3. Looking for the "Magic Pill"
4. Your Fixed Mindset
5. Multi-Tasking
6. Your need to control everything
7. The people you have outgrown
8. Your need to be liked
9. Dabbling

Let's dive in!

Opportunities are the crucial stepping stones to the next levels in our careers and business. And we should always focus on keeping an eye out for opportunities and making the most of them when they arrive. 

But often opportunities slip by without us even noticing them, and we are not paying attention to what is causing us to miss them.

In this episode, I share the 5 Primary Reasons why Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners MISS OPPORTUNITIES

Let's dive in!

What's up Crew!! Listen, I believe all of my content is loaded with value but occasionally there are the episodes that just come out with a higher level of octane than all the rest.  

This is one of those episodes.  

I challenge you to listen with open ears, a clear mind, and a heart ready and willing to receive and be challenged.

Grab your pen and paper.  The original title of this episode was "6 Powerful Quotes that will Significantly Influence Your Life as a Small Business Owner (IF you apply them)"... but it is so much more than that. 

I dare you to listen. Cheers.

Is creating your own startup business or side hustle from scratch really something you’re meant to do? 

Statistically, 50% of startup businesses fail in their first 5 years.  Only 30% make it to their 10th anniversary. That’s not meant to scare you, that’s meant to be real with you!

Being an entrepreneur is tough, even at the best of times. When you throw in a wildcard like a worldwide pandemic, the entrepreneurial life can be brutal. 

Nevertheless, every year thousands of goal-driven individuals startup new businesses with aspirations of success, wealth, freedom and the ability to genuinely make a difference. With more than 70% of people relying on personal savings for the initial funding, becoming an entrepreneur is not a career decision to take lightly.  

Is the entrepreneurial life right for you? 

Should you embark on pursuing that business dream of yours? Should you step out in faith and act on that idea you have? Do you have the personality and mindset to make it?  

Here are ten signs you ARE meant to be an entrepreneur.  Let's dive in!

Today I am going to share with you the 7 best HOME BASED INCOME STREAMS that I would recommend to start earning cash RIGHT NOW! Each of these ideas can be started by anyone, they tons of earning potential and all of them can be started with little to in some cases NO money.

One of the things that I love about being a home based business owner is the sheer profitability. Working from home and working from yourself allows you to keep overhead costs low and drive profitability tremendously high!

And listen y’all, there’s nothing like working those hours and grinding on your business knowing that it’s all yours. Everything you’re working for is for you. So I’m excited to give you these 7 home based business ideas! If you are wanting to work from home and be your own boss, these ideas should get you really excited! Also be sure to HANG OUT AND HEAR #7 because it’s crazy and I am going to show you how you can easily be make a $1000 in a matter of minutes, using THIS (PHONE) Don’t miss that

So let’s dive in!

Did you know that only 15 percent of individuals worldwide actually love what they do for their career? Only 15 percent! (Jaw officially dropped!)

And since you spend about one-third of your life at work, I’m going to hope for your sake that if you don’t love what you do right now, you start making some massive changes.

And you know what the 15 percent that live a life full of purpose, passion and joy all have in common? COURAGE AND CLARITY! (Expand)

And the more you build up your courage and clarity and take those kinds of steps forward, the easier they will feel and the more confidence you will have.

10 Tips to Help You Find the Courage AND CLARITY to act on a big idea

There’s a great passage by Elliot D. Cohen, Ph.D., that says,

“Courage is not an extreme. It is neither blind fearlessness nor cowardice. If there is a truck rapidly approaching, it is not courage to fearlessly attempt to cross the road. But if there is no sign of a truck, it is self-defeating to be afraid even if there are no guarantees that a truck will not suddenly appear. Blind fearlessness will get you killed while cowardice will keep you from living. Either way, you won’t get across the proverbial streets of life. Courage involves looking both ways, making a reasonable—albeit never certain—judgment that you can proceed, and then doing so.”

And with that, let’s dive into 10 tips to help you find the courage to act on a big idea, ignite your passion and live a life you love.

Goal failure is not due to poor planning or lack of time and money. It's much deeper than that.

We are officially mid-way through the 3rd Quarter of the year, rapidly approaching the end of August. Be honest with yourself, where are you at in relation to the goals that you set for yourself on January 1st? Even better, where are you at in relation to the mid-year reset goals you set for yourself in July?

I can say with a reasonable amount of certainty that the average small business owner won't get anywhere near the goals that they set for themselves this year. Why? Because it is a statistical FACT. Because most small business owners don’t address this goal-crushing problem. They continue to operate in an environment that doesn't support their growth.

You can't possibly expect more of yourself if you don't change the environment that consistently prevents you from acting on your growth plans. Things like interruptions, client demands, tech issues, and spending time in the small details may come to mind. Sure, these problems will only continue to block your growth if you don't address them, but the real problem isn't around you, it's inside of you.

Let's dive in and discuss!

Goal setting is straightforward, right?

1. Pick a goal.
2. Choose when you want to achieve it.
3. Go at it with full force.
4. Don’t be distracted.

It seems easy — put in the work and resist temptations.

Should be a cakewalk, you think. But, when you act out your plan, you soon realize the problem.

The first week probably goes well. It’s challenging — but you got this. You’re working off of willpower, drive and possibly a bit of emotional fuel since you know WHY you are pursuing this goal. Over the next few weeks you almost give up a couple of times — but you somehow manage to hold on. You don’t let your limbic (emotional) brain win. You tend to stick to the plan. Then one day, the plan BREAKS APART!

You end up sleeping late. When you wake up, you find yourself groggy and tired. You somehow made through work and got back home. Now you find yourself on your bed wanting to doze off.

Then, you realize that you have things to do. You have a goal to achieve.

Maybe it’s a goal where you’re trying NOT to do something. You come back home from a stressful day at the office and struggle hard to avoid the couch or tv (or devouring that mouth-watering cake in your refrigerator).

You know what you SHOULD be doing. But willpower is gone

So, do you keep to the plan?

Of course not.

Generally speaking, willpower is a terrible strategy.

Listen in and learn how to crush your AMBITIOUS GOAL in the next 30 days WITHOUT WILLPOWER!

This is the process I follow every time I face a roadblock in my business (or helping one of my clients overcome a roadblock in theirs).. and it breaks through every time!  I challenge you to give this process the attention it deserves, and use it to overcome whatever challenge you are facing!

Quote of the Day:

"If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining  the proper question to ask, for once I know the proper question, I can solve any problem." - Albert Einstein

Questions:

1. Describe how you feel in ONE WORD
2. Describe why you feel that way in ONE SENTENCE
3. Is this a SYMPTOM or a ROOT PROBLEM
4. How did you get there?
5. Where do you want to go?
6. What needs to be done differently?
7. Where do you start?

Final Quote of the Day:

"A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action.  If there's no new action, you haven't truly decided." - Tony Robbins

I belive EVERYONE deals with money mindset blocks at some point in the process of building a new business. 

Knowing they’re there, and that the issue is mindset, helps a little.

Like 5%.

Actually getting down to the meat of them and clearing them from your subconscious, is what’s really necessary. Otherwise, they will continually drain your energy and ability to run your business every time you attempt to close a sale.

Knowing what the most common money blocks are, and what causes them, is the first step towards removing them from your mind and your mindset.

These are the top 5 money mindset blocks that I hear people express when trying to tell me “Justin, I can’t charge that much”:

1. “MY AUDIENCE won’t pay that much.”

2. “They’ll hate me.”

3. “It’s too much for me (out of integrity).”

4. “They might be disappointed.”

5. “I’ll feel too pressured to make sure they’re happy.”

Let’s unpack each one of these. 

Quote of the Day:

"Technology and tools are powerfully useful, but only when they are your servant and not your master!" - Stephen Covey

10 Fundamental Tools for Your Trade:

1. Phone
2. Laptop
3. Workspace
4. Planner/Method of Organization
5. Physical/Digital Filing System
6. Website
7. Headshots
8. Primary Content Engine
9. Method of Attraction
10. Tools of Your Unique Trade

QUOTES OF THE DAY:

"If you are going to achieve excellence in great things, you develop the habit in the small things. Excellence is not an occasional decision, it is a prevailing attitude." - Colin Powell

"Excellence does not mean being the best.  It means being YOUR best.. intentionally and consistently." - Unknown

"Anything less than a commitment to excellence becomes an acceptance of mediocrity." - Brian Tracy

"Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it.  Autograph your work with excellence." - Jessica Guidobono

HOW TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE:

1) Excellence is never an accident

2) Excellence is the result of intention

3) Excellence is the result of focused effort

4) Excellence is the result of strategic planning

5) Excellence is the result of consistent execution

6) Excellence is the result of having the vision to see obstacles as opportunities  

You’ve been thinking.. You’ve been planning.. You’ve been preparing.. HOW LONG ARE YOU GOING TO WAIT?

We’ve all done it. Call it “analysis paralysis”, “getting ready” or “waiting for the perfect timing” .. there’s something burning in your heart and mind that YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO DO!

What is it?

What’s REALLY stopping you?

What excuses have you been making?

What can you do to take a step forward and START?

How could your life be impacted if you were to DO IT?

How will your life be impacted if you DON’T?

Listen in and let’s discuss!!