Archives: June 2010

Joyful Business Spotted: H J Kramer Inc, publisher

I bought Sanaya Roman's book, Creating Money, over the weekend.  Her book kept coming to mind as I was cleaning out my "Success Library" bookshelves.

When I opened the book, imagine my surprise and delight to find a note from the publishers, Hal and Linda Kramer, sharing their mission or what I like to call their "movement" for their company.  V-e-r-y Inspiring!

Their note:

To Our Readers

The books we publish are our contribution to an emerging world based on cooperation rather than on competition, on affirmation of the human spirit rather than on self-doubt, and on the certainty that all humanity is connected. Our goal is to touch as many lives as possible with a message of hope for a better world.

-Hal and Linda Kramer, Publishers

THAT moved me, and I haven't even dived into the book yet!

It's so powerful when you put your mission, your movement, your purpose right out in front!  It's vulnerable. Some people won't like it. Some won't agree. That's ok.  They aren't part of your tribe of people you are meant to influence and support. But the ones who feel the alignment - talk about "raving fans"!  You'll open up a deeper and more real conversation and connection with them.

That's authentic and powerful marketing!

En-JOY!

Laura

PS:  And as always, I love Sanaya's book!

Reconnect to Purpose - beautiful & inspiring video from Barbara Marx Hubbard. This is WHY I do the work I do.... http://youtu.be/x0hsR3p5Mok

Are you doing the things in your business that really matter? Are you sharing your passion on twitter? Taking a stand in your article? Are you taking big actions toward your vision or taking small steps in a safe place that no one will notice? At least once a day...take a stand, share your passion - your fierce love for what you do!

Business Goddess Strategic Retreat

Only 2 Spots Available This Summer

As I've been holding retreats for my private SpiritRICH Platinum clients, I realize how much value they get out of this concentrated, one-on-one time with me. We focus on their businesses, how their businesses intersect with their lives, and how to make the two the most successful they can be.

We always come out of these energized, motivated, and focused for the year ahead, and then my clients go on to do amazing things.

I want to offer this same opportunity to you. Even if you're not in a year-long program with me, you can still get focused attention to your business.

Here's what you get:

Two-Day Retreat in St. Simmons island or Atlanta, GA.

(Your choice: ocean luxury retreat or cool-hip-convenient city!)

Ocean_lodge_view St. Simmons Island, Ocean Lodg - Check out our luxurious retreat location, just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. If you've always wanted to visit Tuscany (like me) but haven't made it yet, here's your chance to combine Tuscany and the healing ocean waters. Can you even stand it?! Everyone who sees this location gets excited and instantly inspired--just from the photos. Imagine actually being there and what it will do for your business!

Hotel_indigo Atlanta, Georgia, Hotel Indigo - The Hotel Indigo is where I meet with the majority of my private SpiritRICH Platinum clients. This beautiful, very feminine hotel supports the Platinum-style visioning, creation and attraction experience. Right in downtown Atlanta, you get the experience of a modern, hip city and all the booming energy.

Where do you see yourself working deeply in your business?

Includes hotel, lunch and dinner together – you’ll have plenty of time to pick my brain and my heart on all the juicy behind-the-scenes details of how I really get it all done, keep my energy going, my mindset aligned and my family together. I will lead you through my creative powerful process for stepping into your brilliance and setting up your business to support you being the "Go-To Goddess" in your specialty niche.

An opportunity like this is regularly priced for $20,000 for two intensive days. I so love working with clients in this intimate and powerful program that I want to do it more often. So, I'm offering a special $13,000 for TWO days focused time with me!

Only 2 spots available for women who are ready to start this fall off in a new way – with confidence, clarity and a plan for stepping into your vision that is designed from your mind, body and spirit.

For TWO days I’ll help you find your roots and expand your soul. During this time, we’ll…

  • Focus on your business, your vision and stepping into your confident brilliant self in being the "Go-To Goddess" in your specialty niche
  • Create an 18-month, detailed marketing action plan based on your vision and your Authentic Marketing Style
  • Plan and strategize the supportive and powerful systems, team, and a Foundational Business Platform that will sustain your business growth 
  • Brainstorm and create packages and programs in your fill out Empire Hourglass for a full business model that attracts clients at every level and allows you to level your time and expertise

I’m known for my honest, authentic fierce love for clients and getting their brilliance into the world. Isn’t time you let go of chasing marketing tactics, a billion marketing ideas, overpromised and underdelivered programs.

As a trained coach, seasoned business woman and in the trenches women-mom-goddess, I can truly help you step into your bigger vision and a create plan that is aligned with your soul.

If you are interested, email me personally (laura@joyfulbusiness.com) or call me at 678-969-9040 by this Friday, June 18. We'll schedule a call next week to talk further about the details and this will fit into your business dream becoming a reality.

Laura_sarah_hathorn_retreat "Thinking bigger in my business.... Laura assists me in thinking of innovative conulsting methods to leverage my time and enjoy a better work/life balance"

Since I have been coaching with Laura, I've learned to step into my power and confidence to think bigger in my business. She assists me in thinking of innovative consulting methods to leverage my time and enjoy a better work/life balance. She keeps me focused on being clear, concise and consistent in attracting my target audience to shift my business to the next level.

When I begin to stray and lose my energy, she gently reminds me of my joyful business creation, and we course-correct to get back on the path to bring my business dream a reality. After my time together with Laura, I now better understand as an entrepreneur how to incorporate self-care into fueling positive energy to create my vision for the world. I'm better balanced in my mind, body and spirit in order to work smarter, not harder.

I've created a higher-level niche, working with high-achieving leaders on their corporate presence and personal brand. I've created programs and packages to give my clients more of a transformation experience, rather than just hourly consultation. I'm working with clients I love, and I'm making more money than I ever have!

Working with Laura has helped me design an extraordinary life in my personal and professional endeavors, and I'm really stepping into my role as a leader in the world.

Sarah Hathorn
Illustra Image Consulting
www.illustraimageconsulting.com


Laura_lindadecarlo "Before working with Laura, I was overwhelmed by a myriad of marketing choices. Laura helped me pull all the pieces together, to see a process, create a plan and develop systems to move me steadily forward."

Working with Laura West was one of the best business decisions I have ever made. Despite an enjoyable 20 year career as Personal Development Trainer, I never had to market myself. I choose to coach with Laura because of her outstanding coaching skills, both her traditional and internet marketing experience, her outstanding knowledge around The Law of Attraction, plus( as a mother of 2 small boys), her understanding of my desire to harmonize my business with my personal life.

Before working with Laura, I was overwhelmed by a myriad of marketing choices. Laura helped me pull all the pieces together, to see a process, create a plan and develop systems to move me steadily forward. As I result, I have been able to create comprehensive packages for my clients that serve us both better and have been extremely well received. In fact, as a result of working with Laura I attracted my first platinum client. I am excited about the financial flow this is opening in my business! I now have a clear vision of the steps I want to take in the next 2 years and the momentum to see it all through in a healthy, positive and authentic way.

Linda DeCarlo
Certified Law of Attraction Trainer/Coach
Certified Money, Marketing and Soul Business Coach
www.LindaDeCarlo.com

Laurie_diana "I love having Laura as my business partner. She's always holding that vision for me."

I have been working with Laura for a few years and love having her as my business partner. Laura is committed to my success, even on the days when I'm not feeling it; I know Laura is always holding that vision for me. I have watched Laura and her business grow over the last few years. It has been wonderful to watch and even better to be a part of. Laura is extremely talented as a coach; she can nudge you when necessary, always caring and compassionate and outrageously creative and fun!

Since committing to my own success through Laura's Magic & Miracles Platinum Program my energy has shifted enormously. I have made the decision to succeed. Taking small steps each day toward my goals. Laura is instrumental in keeping me on track and very good at knowing when we need to discuss making changes. She listens carefully and always seems to have clear vision even when your vision feels very cloudy. She is constantly introducing me to new people and new ideas and her creativity is unlimited.

One of my favorite parts of the program is the private retreat with Laura. It is an amazing full day of Laura laser focused on you and your business. After committing to your vision story for the next 1-3 years, she helps plan out what steps you need to take to make the vision a reality! I can't even tell you how excited I am to wake up every day to see what exciting new idea might become a reality! It has been an amazing journey!

Laurie A. Mandato, AICI FLC
Wardrobe and Style Consultant
Imaging Joy
www.lauriemandato.com


Laura_tracilong "Within months of creating and claiming a HUGE Vision for my business at my first joyful retreat- I went from being a Ladies Who Launch franchisee to creating a position within the company of Chief Revenue Officer."

I was first attracted to working with Laura after we had a conversation over lunch. I realized I had so many ideas and visions swimming in my head but they weren't going anywhere because I was overwhelmed by where to start first. I remember her saying…You are built for big things and although I believed it I was fearful of exactly what it meant in terms of implementing the process.

Within months of creating and claiming a HUGE Vision for my business at my first joyful retreat- I went from being a Ladies Who Launch franchisee to creating a position within the company of Chief Revenue Officer and launching a whole new direction for the company's success. With Laura's support, encouragement and ability to believe in me even when I struggled believing in myself I was able to step in to a vision I had imagined for over five years.

I also attracted my dream office within blocks of the ocean and adjacent to a spa so I can easily take steps to maintain my self care which is so important for entrepreneurs! I finally hired a full time assistant to help me in my business and life. I am truly living with joy in my business as a result of working with Laura!

Cheers to your success!

Traci E. Long
Chief Revenue Officer
Ladies Who Launch
www.ladieswholaunch.com


Laura_ginger "I just launched a new fashion home study program-a project I had been sitting on for years not knowing how to bring it to fruition."

Since I've started working with Laura in her Magic & Miracles Platinum program, I've welcomed new possibilities for how I can restructure my business to allow me to work with more people and not become a crazy person! With Laura's guidance and gentle prodding, I'm doing more with the vegan aspect of my business and seeing that there is more interest than I had ever hoped for! Although there are many fabulous benefits to being her platinum client, my favorite part of the program was the day-long retreat. That's where we really got into the nitty-gritty and worked through some of the resistance that had kept me stuck in the same place I've been for a long (oh, so long!) time. As a direct result, I just launched a new fashion home study program-a project I had been sitting on for years not knowing how to bring it to fruition. (Sometimes I can't believe I produced such an amazing product!) It feels unbelievably freeing and exciting now to look at my business from a whole new perspective. I have to admit honestly that I'm not sure I ever would have made these changes without the guidance of someone as knowledgeable and gifted as Laura.

Ginger Burr
Total Image Consultants
www.TotalImageConsultants.

PS: This is an amazing opportunity for your business growth, also know that payment plans are available and we can talk further about the details when you set up a time to talk further about the retreat.

EN-Joy

Laura
 
 

FREE Teleclass: The Deep, Real Conversations We're Scared To Have

FREE Teleclass: The Deep, Real Conversations We're Scared To Have
It's Time to Take Back Our Power, Open Up and Connect with Each Other

I've been moved to put this teleclass/open call together because I'm having these conversations one-on-one with other women entrepreneurs, but we seem to be scared to have them publicly. I invite you to join me in this deep and rich conversation about what's really going on in our lives and in our businesses.


It's not a whine session, although we're certainly entitled to a little bit of whining. It's more of naming what's happening around us and with us -- and how do we take back our power so that we don't feel so out of control and frustrated?


I just can’t stand it any longer – there’s too much going on under the surface in our lives and in our businesses that we aren’t talking about. I’m tired of pretending everything is rosy and joyful every second.
I am hearing women in one-on-one private conversations crying, moaning, frustrated, angry, confused…about their situations and what is going on in their world. It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to open up.
I’ll be sharing more of what’s really going on for me behind the Joyful Business curtain, behind the wise tweets and Facebook updates. You may be shocked and surprised.
It’s time for this conversation on all levels. Personally... and in our businesses. After all, everything is connected.

 
The Internet world has changed. The world is changing. The rules of marketing are changing. Heck, there are no rules, and we as women entrepreneurs are the ones leading the change without a map. Without mentors who have done it in these changing times. No wonder so many women I know feel confused, lost, and caught between goddess energy and warrior energy.


Most women I know are exhausted. How about you?


Most women I know are ready for a real conversation. How about you?


So, how do we do this entrepreneur game as women in this new world? And be sane, enjoy life, change the world, make decent money and laugh even in with all the uncertainty?


That’s what we’ll talk about on this call.


It’s an open call. I’ll bring a loose agenda. I’ll share my stories and my learnings. I’ll share where my clients are. I’ll share trends that I’m seeing for what’s really working and what’s not working.


I’m calling myself forward in this call to a new way of showing up fiercely lovingly in this world. And, I’m calling you forward too.


Are you ready?
Join me….


Wednesday, June 9: The Deep, Real Conversations We're Scared To Have - And It's Time to Take Back Our Power, Open Up and Connect with Each Other


Time: 2pm eastern/ 11am pst / 7pm UK
Click to read more and to sign up now!
This is a free teleclass, and you won't want to miss this different kind of call where we have those deep, real conversations.
This is the stuff I haven't shared before. Won't you join me?

En-JOY!

Laura
 
PS: I don’t know where we are going with this call. I’m feeling pulled to open the conversation. It’s not a whine-fest. It’s a let’s uncover the façade. Let’s join hands. Know you’re not alone. Co-create together. I hope you’ll join me in this new wave of conversation. Register here.

Break out of your Business Box! Fresh Ideas to Inspire You!

When I was a VP of Marketing for shopping centers (over 50 major shopping malls around the country - probably a big one near you) one of the things we always did was go to other places for inspiration and ideas.  I'd go to Vegas to check out the creative retail concepts where they always featured leading edge retail ideas. New York City, Mall of America in Minneapolis and even neighboring malls in a local small towns. You could always find at least one thing someone was doing differently and it always inspired a new thought or idea.

We were always looking at how did they fit the lastest Limited store (big in the 90's ) into this size space or this type of mall or community. 

We didn't stop there - we would go to museums, shows (like Cirque du Soleil), new stadiums, everywhere is a new idea or an old idea being done differently.  Lighting, fixtures, merchandising, automatition, new types of signage, new retail concepts, new kiosks structures for seasonal retailers, and of course, there were marketing materials/concepts/campaigns galore!

We couldn't just stare at our own shopping centers and hope a creative idea would come.  We needed stimulation, conversation, ideas, inspiration and it would lead us to think differently about one of our centers or marketing campaigns.

This thirst and curiously for new ideas works for any type of business - even yours - even a service oriented business.

How can you bust out of your business box?

Read new things:  new websites, new ezines, new magazine..

Go to Barnes & Noble and look through different magazines.  I love looking at magazines on design, travel, scrapbooking, women, news, entertainment and seeing the different conversations....the values, the "movements" happening within each publication.  Thinking about how I can apply it to my clients, my business or my clients businesses.

Spend some time just surfing the net (do we still say surfing? It's such a way of life that I don't think we surf anymore)...anyway, just get curious.  Look at different websites - in your industry, out of your industry or in totally different industries.

One of my favorite ezines is Springwise - they showcase daily trends in small businsses.  Today I read about "renting vegetable gardens", "birthing suites in NYC for those who want to birth babies on US soil" and "toy rentals for toys in waiting rooms in Dr's offices". 

It's fresh, fun and stimulates new thinking.

This day and age we need that.

It may just provide a relief from looking at the same old types of websites in your industry.  It may just give you a new thought, a new solution, a new product idea, article idea or just a break...just reading something new can shift a perspective.  I know from today...I felt like I lifted my head up and realized that there's a whole big world out there of possibilities and I SO love that energy!

A breathe of fresh air...and inspred this blog posting!

En-JOY!

Laura

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Laura Howard West

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.

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