Joyful Business Podcast #23: Becoming the Complete Entreprenuer

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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 #23, we talk to "Street-Smarts" Marketer, Kathleen Gage, who is the CEO and founder of Turning Point, Inc. and Maxwell Publishing, as well as a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and an internationally recognized Internet marketing and publicity expert for speakers, trainers and authors. She enjoys working with spiritually minded entrepreneurs who want to learn how to package their expertise and knowledge into money making products and service, while using their spirituality to enhance their business and to complete their lives.

Through Kathleen's success, she has found that as long as she makes living in a state of gratitude the cornerstone of everything she does, then things will work out better on the whole - no matter what the circumstances are around her. She has taken time to work on gratitude daily through small spiritual rituals, and suggests ways we can do this as well.  As we take the time to work on this aspect of our lives, we will find that we feel more complete, and we will be able to enjoy our work, our business, and our lives more completely!

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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

Joyful Business Sightings - Pat Altvater

I created the Joyful Business Guide™ system to help creative entrepreneurs bring together the power of law of attraction with smart marketing strategies.  I love sharing stories from Guide owners about their experiences and thought you'd love to hear about it too!  

From:  Pat Altvater, Transformations Institute   

"Hi Laura - I LOVE my Joyful Business Guide. The Daily Giggle Goals cards are my favorite and they WORK! Just the other day I wrote a "Universe goal" that said people looking for speakers would contact me and sure enough the next day I got a call out of the blue from a woman that owns a speakers bureau who found me through the National Speakers Association. How's that for fast?

Loving it, Pat"

En-JOY!

Laura

Ready for a Creative Business Retreat with me?

I spent last week in Boston - "enjoying" the winter weather and visiting with two of my platinum clients - creative business owners .  It's tough for me as I only have "southern winter" clothes.  Not quite waterproof, slip-proof and protective enough...but it worked out.

Here is a photo of me in the snow at our retreat center.  I like to find beautiful and inspiring spaces.  This time the retreat was at a cute farmhouse.  (mental note: add into my vision story that all retreats are in WARM, beautiful and inspiring spaces)

I get asked alot about what goes on during these day long Creative Business Retreats.  What do you do all day? 

These Creative Business Retreat Days are part of a year long Magic & Miracles Platinum Program.  It's for business owners who are ready to go beyond their current level in a much bigger way. 

As part of the program you get a day devoted to your business.  It's tailor made to your needs and where you are in your business.  We usually include:

• Getting clear about your vision and claiming it!
• Getting super focused on your "opportunity niche",
• Setting intentions for the year and specific goals for the next 90 days,
• Brainstorming and designing packages for your services,
• Identifying your free gift opportunities,
• Creating an outline for information products,
• Creating a plan for building your list and increasing your visibility & credibilty,
• Picking my brain and expertise for resources, systems and support,
• Getting clear about the steps for the next 90 days
• Laughing, creating, designing, probably a little crying, and a whole lot of dreaming!

Ready to really make your business "holistically" joyful?  ie: financially, meaningful, enjoyable, and easier!

Curious about who is an ideal Platinum client - believe it or not - it's creative business owners like you...they have said "it's time" and made a commitment to themselves and quite frankly, to the universe, claiming that they are stepping into the CEO role!  It's very powerful! Here's photos of two Platinum clients - top above, Laurie Mandato, President of Imaging Joy.  She is works with speakers, coaches, authors who are stepping into the spotlight of public speaking and want feel fantastic in their appearance and style.  And, below right, is Ginger Burr, President of Total Image Consultants.  She is a veteran Image Consultant, and among her offerings has these amazingly fun Girlfriend Parties.  She is also known as one of the "Most Fascinating Vegans" by VegNews magazine for her work with dressing and living as a vegan. 

These are creative women putting their passion into the world and wanting to honor it by making it more successful, easier, and keeping the joy alive!

If this resonates with you and you'd like more information - Send me an email telling me a bit about yourself and request our Platinum Package.  We will send you more information and an application. 

I am imagining our WARM creative retreat right now! :)

En-Joy!

Laura

Are you an Intelligent Optimist?

I love this month's cover story in Ode magazine, "In Praise of Intelligent Optimists".  So much better of a name than being called "pollyanna", don't you think! This article really speaks to us as small business owners and in particular our entrepreneurial energy and skills.

The feature article talks about how the world has fallen into a dark state...as well all hear constantly and see results daily...and yet it's times like this when we need optimism.  It's easy to be an optimist when things are going fine but it's a real mark of character when you can be optimistic during tough times.

More from the article: "Optimism isn't about denying reality; it's about creating a better reality than you're facing...The Intelligent Optimist knows a half-empty glass is also half full. And she knows more can be gained by focusing on what she has than by focusing on what she's missing. You learn to become optimistic by concentrating on things that give you a sense of satisfaction and you remain an optimist by feeding those things to make them grow.   Intelligent Optimists know that for every problem there is (at least the beginning of) a solution andd that the search for that solution can be inspirational in itself."

Ode goes on highlight their first ever list of 25 Intelligent Optimists featuring individuals around the world who are doing their best to bring positive change to their communities, their countries and the world.

What I get about this view is that optimism is a choice.  It's not about denying reality - in fact, there is power in being able to confront the real issues of what's going on around the world or even in your own bank account.  What I see is that my clients are paying even more attention to their business.  This is when your entrepreneurial creativity really gets fired up.  You look for ways to create solutions - you hae to be more ingenius when the flow of abundance shifts. (notice I didn't say dried up...it hasn't dried up...just shifted) 

This is a time to listen to your business - what is it telling you? It will point to places that are broken and need your attention. It will whisper areas of abundance just waiting to be picked.  Really hear your clients and customers - they will tell you what they want now in their circumstances...sometimes they want more access to you, sometimes they want it packaged differently...listen.....you will see it, hear it, feel it...the solutions are right in front of you.

You do have to slow down to hear the whispers.....

In my Joyful Business Guide system we get you to focus on JoyFlow Sightings.  This seems like a perculiar activity for marketing system but let me tell you...looking for the joy that is flowing in your business at this very moment will do more to shift your energy, help you tap into your creativity and get you into inspired action than anything else!  Check it out at Joyful Business Guide...

En-Joy!

Laura

Joyful Business Podcast #22: When Nothing Goes As Planned...

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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 #22 Jeanna Gabellini visits with us about her passion for using the laws of attraction to get you what you want.  Jeanna is a prosperity coach, and is the founder of MASTERPEACE Coaching and Training.  In 1998, she was one of the first coaches in the world -- and the youngest -- to receive the designation of Master Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation. She has developed teleclasses, workshops and seminars on ways to implement the laws of attraction into her client's business.  Jeanna also co-authored the book, "Life Lessons on Mastering the Law of Attraction."

Jeanna has so many stories to share of how the laws of attraction have influenced her life.  She has learned that in order for you to reach your goals, sometimes you have to let go of time lines and just let things be manifested when it is the right time for them to come.  Listen in to hear her amazing story, and be ready to jot down her golden nuggets on how to keep positive even when it seems that nothing is going how you planned.  For our listeners, she has also graciously offered a free gift!  Go to: www.masterpeacemarketing.com/giveaway.htm.

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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

I've Been Featured in a Book!

A quick note from me today... I am so excited that I had to share this information with you right away! I just got word that the book that I contributed to, The Official AWE Emerging Trends Guide 2009 is now ready for distribution!

This book is the one book every entrepreneur must buy for 2009!

Here is a sneak peek as to what is included in the book:

Build Your Business

• Top Business Networking Trends to Watch For in 2009 by Gina Bell

• ·Key Web Development Trends That Entrepreneurs Need to Know by Susan Daffron

• The Most Powerful Trend in the History of Business: The JV Explosion by Stefanie Hartman and Vickie Jimenez

• The Emerging Trends of the Virtual Membership-Based Business Model by Sheri McConnell

• Emerging Legal Business Trends and How They Affect Your Ability To Think Big by Alexis Martin Neely

• How The Ever-Changing Landscape of Internet Marketing Affects Your Message And Why You Must Adapt by Lisa Manyon

• Cold Calling in the 21st Century: The New Rules by Wendy Weiss

Grow Your Business                      

• Three Key Elements for Business Success in 2009 by Melanie Benson-Strick
                             
• The Future of Virtual Assistance: Lifestyle, Mindset, and the Team-Based Business Model by Erin Blaskie
                             
• Online Book Marketing Trends by Penny Sansevieri
                             
• Emerging Trends in Social Networking for 2009 by Mari Smith
                             
• Top Five Trends You Must Know to Continue Growing Your Info-Profit Business by Adam Urbanski
                             
• Trends in 2009: Video, The Internet, and Your Bottom Line by Viki Viertel

                        

Go Beyond Your Business

• How to Consciously Capitalize on the Biggest Trend in Business Ever by Christine Kloser
                             
• Why Savvy Web Entrepreneurs Will Find Even More Opportunity In The Growing Cultural Creative Market by Christina Merkley
                             
• The Intersection of Technology, Information, and Transformation: Using the Internet as a Tool for Change by Marilyn Schwader
                             
• The New Solo Entrepreneur: The Secret to Business Success - Tapping Into Your Joy Energy! By Laura West

If you'd like to purchase a copy, click here.  

 

En-JOY!

Laura

P.S. - Don't forget... please let me know how you enjoy the book!

Discover The Secret to Success in a Recession - It’s not what you think!

Surprise! The secret to success when the economy is in turmoil is NOT another marketing idea. The real secret to your thriving in these uncertain times is to embrace your intuition like you never have before! Listen, pay attention – your business talks to you! Join us to find out what this means and how you can turn up the volume on your inner radar and sail through the year with your best results ever!    

Tuesday, January 27th

Time:  2pm eastern/ 11am pdt/ 7pm UK

Click here to register

En-JOY!

Laura

Join Me in Boston Next Week!

Join me at a Live Event in Boston!

If you are a coach or are interested in Coaching, please join us!

I'm speaking at the International Coach Federation - New England Chapter - live and in person!

Monday, January 12.

I'll be presenting a workshop "5 Powerful Attraction Marketing Strategies" and an evening presentation "Leverage Your Marketing Message for More Visibility, Credibility and Clients!"

Then, Monday, January 26 we'll have a special teleclass: "Want to Make More Money with Greater Freedom and Flexibility? Learn How To Package Your Passion"!

Register here for these events -- I'd love to meet you in person!

Let's set the intention that the weather is beau-ti-ful!

En-JOY!

Laura

Create YOUR Vision in 2009 With Ladies Who Launch and The Center for Joyful Business

Join me tomorrow at Ladies Who Launch in Atlanta!

Traci Long who is very involved with the growth of Ladies Who Launch, and one of my Platinum Clients, has invited me to speak to her special group of creative entrepreneurs!

DATE: Wednesday, January 7th 2009                                                
TIME: 5:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Smyrna Community Center
Room #1 200 Village Green Cir SE
200 Village Green Cir SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
Please RSVP  www.ladieswholaunch.eventbrite.com

I'll be presenting a special workshop to help you create your Vision Story for your business.  It's very powerful and transformative.  You will start putting your dreams into action that night!

• Especially as women – we talk and share in stories. We connect to each other with our dreams, our wisdom, and our ideas in stories. We share our love, our messages and our connection in them.
• Imagine you have the magic wand….you are looking back over your year and you have created it exactly as you would like it. No rules, barriers or obstacles.
• It’s easier to imagine the success and then look back at it instead of trying to create the steps from where you are.
• Your mind doesn’t really know the difference between reality and imagination – your body will react the same.
• Law of Attraction is always working – like Law of Gravity. We attract what we put our attention on. Creating a story gets our whole self involved and engaged. It’s very powerful.
• No matter where you are in your story – it’s perfect. Lots of details, very little details – we are all at different stages. Bullet points or sentences; pen or pencil…don’t worry about getting it perfect. Let go of should around your business.
• BIG – looks different for each of us.

Join us and Create what BIG looks like for you in 2009!!!!

See you tomorrow!