Seriously, where the heck is the sun?
Oh well, if nothing else, it’s another good day to power through the to-do list. And having been away from my desk a lot the last month, I need this dedicated time to do just that.
Right now, I’m focused on getting my brand-new Online Business Breakthrough Live! program ready to kick off next week.
Registrations are coming in from the US and UK already, and I’d love to have you join us as well.
After over a decade of coaching, I know that getting your business up and running smoothly and easily online takes clarity and direction.
So if that’s what you’re looking for – this is your solution.
Online Business Breakthrough Live! 6-week virtual course is a super-easy step-by-step system that I’ve been honing and teaching to newer online entrepreneurs (or seasoned ones whose business needs a refresh) since 2006.
I’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs across the globe, and I’d be delighted to work with you too.
~ You’re working too hard for too little return. This is the most common struggle I hear from entrepreneurs.
~ You’re overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available about how to market your business online.
~ You’ve been in business for a bit, but things are not flowing or coming together as well as you had imagined at this point.
~ You don’t have a business yet, and you’re not sure how to move forward, but you have an inner knowing that this is the right path for you.
~ You know you need support, inspiration and accountability to make your vision of your business your reality.
~ You desperately want to create time and money freedom via a business that you love, but you need outside support to do so.
~ You’re not happy where your business currently stands but you’re not sure what to do at this point.
~ You know you need to focus on building your list and creating content and offers that your market wants and is willing to pay for, but you have no idea how to do that the right way.
~ You have a solid foundation and understanding of how to market your business online, but your efforts are scattered so your results are too.
~ You need to take back your time and design or re-design your business so it easily funds your desired lifestyle.
If any of that resonates, you are a perfect fit for OBB Live!
I truly understand where you’re at and where you want to go, and I’m going to show you exactly how to get there – step-by-step.
You can see all the details of the course here:
For this first round of teaching the course live, I’m offering it at a low introductory rate, so if any of the above fits where you’re at, I hope you’ll take advantage and join us.
PS: The course begins on Wednesday, May 3, and the first 10 people who reserve their seat will be invited to participate in a private MasterMind call with me, so don’t wait, ok?
It’s a rainy day and a good morning for a bit of reflection over my cup of tea…
I haven’t been in touch much over the last few weeks, as my attention was needed on a pressing family matter. My Dad had some difficult medical issues arise, and I’m glad to say he’s recovering at home now.
I’ve been here before – whether it was my Dad’s health, Chloe’s horrid experience at a new school a few years ago, Jack’s challenges with a huge unexpected shift in his life that same year, or more recently, my own health issues.
The reality is that Life Interrupts.
When that happens, the reality can also mean a business that tanks for many entrepreneurs.
So not only do you have the stress of the situation that’s required your total focus, time, and energy, but you also have the additional stress of worrying about losing business and money – or worse.
If this has happened to you – or is happening now – then I’m glad you’re reading this.
Because this is what I know for sure:
~ You can have a business that honors what’s most important to you, whether that’s family, another career, writing your book, travel, or something else entirely.
~ You can have a business that funds your desired lifestyle, meaning you truly do work less but make more.
~ And you can have a business that’s easy to operate, low stress, and even fun – and it can all happen in less than part-time hours.
I know because I’ve been doing it successfully for over 15 years and I’ve taught thousands of others just like you to do it too.
But I really get now how very much showing other entrepreneurs THIS WAY is part of my purpose.
I’d be honored to show you too.
My brand-new Online Business Breakthrough Live! program is based on my 7xs sold-out 3-day in-person Online Business Breakthrough Workshop.
But instead of traveling to an in-person event, we’ll meet online for this live 6-week virtual course where I’ll walk you through each and every step to creating a business that:
1. honors what’s most important to you.
2. is profitable – whether that means an extra $1k a month or $100k a year
3. operates in less than part-time hours.
I could go on, but I know that if this is speaking to you, you’ll click below to find out more:
http://www.onlinebusinessbreakthroughsystem.com/
Cheers,
~ A
PS: As a special take-action bonus, be one of the first 10 people to register and you’ll receive access to a private mastermind call with me during the program, where you’ll have the opportunity to get customized coaching directly from me about your specific business challenges. You get private client level access for free just for making a quick decision. 😉
http://www.onlinebusinessbreakthroughsystem.com/
Yesterday, I had the absolute joy of being interviewed by Michele PW for her Love-Based Money podcast (I’ll let you know when it airs).
It’s been a long time since I’ve shared my journey about how I started my business, but more importantly, WHY I started it and what decisions and shifts were critical to the success I’ve created to date.
One of the simple mantras I shared with Michele is this:
What’s one thing I can do today to move my business forward?
When the kids were small, and I only had tiny pockets of time to grow my business, that was my mantra. I had it on a post-it note on my desk – in fact, I still do.
Today, that means letting another piece of my business model go.
You see, sometimes it’s letting go of something more than ‘doing’ something.
And now I have a second question that I’m asking myself every day:
What’s one thing I can do today to move towards the Life I want?
Today, that means continuing ‘the great purge’.
Most of the time, my answers to those questions aren’t quite so big, but asking them helps to keep me centered, focused and moving forward.
What are your answers to those questions?
It’s Wednesday and we got hammered with over a foot of snow all day yesterday, but it’s sunny with clear blue skies now so it’s gorgeous… 🙂
Today, the kids test for their next belt in karate, so they’ll be practicing and studying, and will probably get outside to sled this afternoon too, while James is snow-blowing. Poor California guy had to marry a New England gal… 😉
I’ve been spending a lot of time lately journaling and in conversation with some trusted colleagues to discern what I really want as far as my business goes. I’m actually pretty clear on it, but sometimes we all need a little bucking up to find the courage to make the bigger shifts.
I’ve been sharing some of the practical shifting (cleaning up my email list, converting my Facebook profile page to a new business page, etc.) but there’s a lot more intangible shifting going on as well…
And I’ve been reminded of the time when I wanted to host my first live event.
I’d wanted to host my own event for a few years, but frankly I was scared.
I had NO idea how to do that – and even though I had a great coach at the time to guide me, the type of events she was putting on were not the type of events I wanted to do.
But I’m a good coaching client – so I followed the steps that were being outlined for me, and long story short, I ended up with a $15k contract and a ballroom at an airport hotel – BLAK!
That did not feel good at all, so I took a step back and really focused on what I wanted – not necessarily what everyone else was doing or even what I was being advised to do for all perfectly logical and sensible business reasons – and I made some decisions from that place instead.
Honestly, once I did that, everything clicked into place easily… that was in 2010 and this fall will be my 8th year hosting my event. 🙂
So I’m wondering if there’s something you’re doing in your business that doesn’t feel quite right, for any reason, whether it’s an event or something else entirely?
Here’s what I know – you may have all the right pieces in place (the offer, the marketing copy, the audience, the launch strategies, etc.) but if those tangibles don’t line up with the intangible – how you FEEL about the offer, it’s not going to be the success you want it to be.
Think about that… and let me know if it resonates in the comments.
It’s Tuesday morning and Stella has arrived…
We’re supposed to get about 18 inches of snow, so we’re hunkered down for the day, with our own version of ‘Kids Baking Competition” going on here – Jack is going to make German Chocolate Cupcakes and Chloe is making Lemon Icy Pops… should be fun – and messy. 😉
Yesterday, the kids and I spent a lovely (sunny!) day at the lake, visiting our favorite bookstore, and then enjoying pizza at our go-to summer pub.
No matter who is working at the pub, they all know Chloe and Jack, but this time we had a new server. While we sat there, one of the servers who regularly waits on us walked by the window and tapped to wave hello. Then the bartender came in for her shift and hollered over hello to the kids. As we were getting ready to leave, our server said that she and a guest at the bar were talking about how polite and well-mannered Chloe and Jack are – and that everyone in the pub seemed to know them by name.
And while she commented on my part in it (which quite honestly always means a lot to me, as we know how hard parenting can be at times!), I really give the credit to the kids, because not only are they polite, but they are engaged…
When someone asks Jack how he is, he immediately responds with, “Good, how are YOU?” with the intention that he really wants to know. When Chloe asks for something, she not only ask politely, but she’ll explain why she’d like it. When one of them wants a glass of water, they will ask for a round for everyone.
The way they interact encourages people to want to know them better, which is why everyone knows their names. 🙂
My point is, you can have a cursory relationship with people – or you can make slightly more effort and deepen the connection.
One way to do that is to show up and share.
My hope is that I’ve engaged with you just a little bit more over these last few weeks of regular connecting. I’m also hoping we can move into a dialogue over at my free Facebook group.
But regardless, the lesson is the same – in what way can you deepen your relationship with your audience, market, tribe?
Are you talking with them more often than at them?
Once of quickest (and for me, the most enjoyable) ways to do that is by hosting an intimate live event.
Yesterday, I told you that I’d share a free resource that will give you some critical behind-the-scenes strategies to hosting your own profitable small event that will help you see that you CAN do it, and it’s not as hard as you may think.
It’s almost ready so I’ll shoot you an email when you can access it, ok?
Ok, I’m off to the kitchen now to see what we can whip up!
Stay safe where you are –
We’re less than 2 weeks away from my free MasterClass, and I’m looking forward to sharing some of the shifts I’ve learned over the last several years…
The Power of Simplicity ~
6 Shifts to Creating Ease & Flow in Your Online Business
Reserve your free seat here
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