I'm thrilled to share with you a new book coming out soon. It's called Emerging Trends Every Online Entrepreneur Must Know published by the Association of Web Entrepreneurs.
I have a chaptered featuring Joyful Business trends. I'm very pleased to be in the company of such wonderful and successful online marketing experts and colleagues!
Watch for it in January 09!
With Joy,
Laura
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Here is the latest episode of the Joyful Business Podcast featuring interviews with some of the most talented and joyful entrepreneurs on the Internet. Each interview is full of nuggets of wisdom about how being joyful and mindful in your business brings you the success you deserve. You'll find tips, stories, and real life ideas for keeping the joy, passion and creativity alive.
Join us every two weeks in Cafe Entrepreneur for a new interview.
Our guest for Episode #19, is Victoria Castle, coach and author of the book, "Trance of Scarcity." Victoria teaches, coaches, and writes about enlivening practices that result in greater freedom and contribution. She has over 20 years experience helping leaders and Fortune 500 organizations to be purposeful, effective, creative, and fulfilled in the midst of chaos and pressure. As a Master Somatic Coach, Victoria teaches post-graduate and professional programs addressing the issues of sustainability and resilience. She speaks at national conferences for business, women, and social activism. She also helped create the eco-friendly website, www.hotwomenforacoolplanet. Check it out today!
In today's podcast, Victoria stands by her mission: to Expose and debunk the Trance of Scarcity so that people have access to their inner greatness. She begins by asking, "Where does your energy come from?", then gives us some great tips on how to overcome our tendency to live in a state of "fight or flight". Her secret process starts simply with remembering to really breathe. Take a few minutes to listen in, and you will be amazed at the results of these simple but necessary rituals for your business to be truly joyful.
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Enjoy!
Laura
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I had to send you a note to let you know about our exciting news! We have made plans for the location and date of our upcoming Attraction in Action Retreat! This is the two day in-person retreat that is part of the year long mastermind group: Attraction Marketing and Money Mindset .
More Information Here~
The retreat is going to be in Virginia Beach, Virginia right on the oceanfront. I am always pulled to the 
amazing healing, creative and inspiring powers of the ocean. The retreat dates are Monday and Tuesday, February 16 and 17th. It's really going to be a business-shifting experience - from the cool & hip new hotel to the like-spirited attraction business owners to the shifts and clarity in marketing and money you will step into!
We will be staying at the new Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton - right on the Boardwalk! Here's the link so you can see photos of the eclectic new hotel. Learn more
I actually grew up in this area and it seemed fitting for my first in person retreat to be held in a location that is near and dear to my heart. I've spent many days sitting on the beach dreaming about my life while staring out across the endless ocean. I am holding that it will be inspiring for YOUR business dreams as well!
At the retreat you will come home with your very own JoyMap - your Joy-based Marketing Attraction Plan. You'll feel clearer about the next 18 months than you ever have. And you know how the universe loves clarity! It's easier to serve up the opportunities and synchronicities that way! You'll also learn simple techniques for shifting your money mindset - if you listened in to my Success Strategy call this week then you heard how mindset is easily 80% of the reason why a marketing program works or doesn't work. It's time to line up your energy for the success you are ready for!
As a reminder: Today is the deadline for joining the Attraction Marketing and Money Mindset Program to receive the extra bonuses: An exclusive members only call with Money & Soul Coach Kendall Summerhawk, and my newest product: Creating Your Free Gift to Build Your Quality List of Fans! Don't miss out!
Join us today and put the Oceanfront on your calendar! (a trip to the beach that's a business expense - gotta love that!) http://www.joyfulbusiness.com/ammmp
Delightfully,
Laura
PS: The deadline to save $1000 is December 1st. You can still join in December but the investment goes up. We'll be closing the doors to the group on December 30!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if there's one thing we can
take from this holiday that will transform our lives, it's the habit of
gratitude. There is a power in gratitude that enables us to tap into
blessings, receive abundance, seize opportunities, and find joy in life.
It's especially fascinating when you look at how you can bring gratitude
into your business - a key attraction energy for creative entrepreneurs!
I'm thrilled to share with you a special program discussion I was recently a
part of called "The Power of Gratitude to Transform Your Life." You may
listen to this f.r.e.e audio or download a written transcript of it at
http://www.ideamarketers.com/
Experts on this call include marriage & family expert Dr. Linda Miles,
attraction marketing expert Laura West, relationship expert Nancy Gerber and
Marnie Pherson from IdeaMarketers.
I hope you enjoy it!
Laura
I will be hosting a FREE teleclass! Learn more below....
Is it time to shift from saying "It's not about the money" to a new mindset of "It's ALSO about the money?" To keep doing your creative work in the world, you need to be more successful! In fact, you want to be more successful so you can sleep peacefully, give to great causes and provide great experiences for yourself and your family. Join us as we talk about shifting your money mindset to open up to the possibilities of making "great" money with your joy!
Tuesday November 18
Time: 2pm eastern/ 11am pdt / 7pm UK
To register and receive call in details for this free teleclass, fill out the form below. You'll also receive access to the audio recording after the call, and Laura's bi-monthly Joyful Business ezine with tips, wisdom and resources for creating more passion, purpose and prosperity in your business and life!
En-JOY!
Laura
Yesterday I spent the day with two amazing coaches. They are colleagues and dear friends. We got together, along with my husband, Marc, for a day of creating vision boards representing our businesses, lives and the dreams we are stepping into.
Not only did we create amazing and uniquely different boards, but Marc also videotaped the process for my first video about "Creating Vision Boards to Manifest Anything in Your Business." Fun and practical!
It was a very powerful day! Here's a picture of me, Beverly of Embrace Your Gifts and Soar, and Beth from Aligned Leadership, taking a break and having lunch in the warm sun in between ripping out pictures, cutting and pasting.
As you can see from below these Vision Boards are creative, alive and engaging! They are also very magical. Once you have something - a project, a client, a business dream, a way of being in the world - once it's on your Vision Board you've begun the attraction energy for drawing it to you.
Click here to see our vision boards: Vision Board Photo #1; Vision Board Photo #2
I know how powerful it is to create a Vision Board for your dream. It brings it to life! Gives it energy! Especially when you look at it each day, claim it, talk to it and share it with others. In fact, Oprah believes in the power of Vision Boards too. Check out her spontaneous call in to a Chicago radio show on election day. After about 5 minutes of the interview she says that she created a Vision Board for Obama becoming president - complete with the picture of the dress she will wear to the inaugural ball!
You know the extra special part about this vision day? Beverly and Beth have both enrolled in my new program, Attraction Marketing and Money Mindset . I am honored by the caliber of passionate business owners signing up for this year-long community experience. In sharing their Vision Boards, it was clear why they signed up. They are each stepping into something BIG in 2009 and starting right now! They were very clear about their commitment to their BIG JUICY VISION.
In talking with Beth and Beverly about their commitment to the program, they both said they were doing it together, and it was as if they are overlooking this big lake and they are holding hands on the bridge. They know they are ready to jump in and it's both exciting and scary! They are so glad they are not doing it alone!
If you are ready to join Beverly and Beth - and me - in holding hands and jumping into your BIG JUICY VISION then come and join us! Check out my new program at http://www.joyfulbusiness.com/
The program includes an in-person Attraction in Action Retreat where you'll meet Beth and Beverly and more amazingly creative and committed entrepreneurs, two monthly teleseminars on Money Magic and Joyful Business Strategies, Virtual Creative Retreats, Mastermind Groups and so much more! I've purposely included everything to help you with your marketing systems, marketing attraction and most importantly your money and marketing mindset!
Be sure to sign up quickly! 5 spots are SOLD OUT already! The next 5 people to sign up get two special bonuses: the first is the exclusive video for the "How to Create a Vision Board to Manifest Anything You Want in Your Business!" and the 2nd bonus is my brand new "Favorite Joyful Business Success Strategy" CD's and transcripts - a must for your success library!
Here's the link to sign up: http://www.JoyfulBusiness.com/
I hope you'll join us - it's an amazingly powerful group. I can't wait to be celebrating 2009!
If you have any questions please email or give me a call.
PS: My husband Marc was the videographer and worked on his own Vision Board because he, too,
is stepping into his BIG JUICY VISION! His first step is that he is working with me on this program! See his Vision Board here and read about him in the special Bonus section on the web page! ;)
En-JOY!
Laura
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Here is the latest episode of the Joyful Business Podcast featuring interviews with some of the most talented and joyful entrepreneurs on the Internet. Each interview is full of nuggets of wisdom about how being joyful and mindful in your business brings you the success you deserve. You'll find tips, stories, and real life ideas for keeping the joy, passion and creativity alive.
Join us every two weeks in Cafe Entrepreneur for a new interview.
In Episode #18, Jill Badonsky, M.Ed. joins us to share some of her amazing ideas to help keep creativity alive in your work. Jill is a nationally recognized workshop leader, artist, performer, humorist, and author of the book, "The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard): 10 Guides to Creative Inspiration for Artists, Poets, Lovers and Other Mortals Wanting to Live a Dazzling Existence". Jill is also founder and director of Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coaching - a ground-breaking model for coaching resistant and sensitive creative people or anyone wanting to create a positive change in their lives. And for those looking for a boost in the body image department, check out her great site: www.2bodyblissmas.com.
Jill gives us some useful nuggets of creative wisdom, including the importance of taking breaks as a spring-board for new ideas, and how to ask for money for your services, in a professional and confident way. You can sense her passion for looking at life through a creative lens to see all the possibilities out there - don't miss out on this great inspiration, and a chance to find out if you are in need of a little creative refueling!
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If you enjoy this Joyful Business Podcast then you'll love our bi-weekly newsletter, Creating Your Joyful Business, filled with resources and how-to's for creating a financially successful business while honoring your lifestyle, your relationships and your creative expression! Subscribe at: www.JoyfulBusiness.com and receive your Free Business Attraction Success Kit!
Enjoy!
Laura
Is is time to tell a new story in your passion-based
business? I work with a lot of
solo-entrepreneurs and small
business owners, and notice that we can be our own worst enemies when it comes
to creating what we most want. It's Attraction Marketing 101.
When we speak, we use our own words to align the vibrations of our energy. For example, if we repeatedly say that "marketing is hard" then we believe it and then we act "as if" marketing is hard. We start to procrastinate, we get confused, we don't know where to start - our body cooperates with our words. We take actions that align with the beliefs that are being spoken through our repeated words.
Make it a game to notice your words. Notice when you say "it's going to be hard" or "I don't know". Then subtly shift your words to "It could be surprisingly easy!" or "I know enough to get me going" - Play with this. By shifting your words, you can totally shift your perspective. When you shift your perspective then more actions and possibilities open up to you. You then can create what you really want.
Practice talking about and telling stories of what you really want and watch for signs of it showing up!
En-JOY!
Laura
PS: If you want to really step into shifting your mindset around marketing and money for your business then check out our new program at: Attraction Marketing and Money Mindset.
Laura Howard West is a certified professional coach, writer, speaker and the President and Chief Creative Officer of The Center for Joyful Business. She is the creator of The Joyful Business Guide™, a business attraction system blending law of attraction principles with smart business designed for solo-entrepreneurs and business owners.
