I remember as child of about nine years old, I wandered off from my parents at the Illinois State Fair as the lure of some smooth and sing song “Carnival Caller” mesmerized me with their rhythmic call,  “Be a winner. Yes, you. Come on, now. You can do it. One straight throw and the BIG  bear is yours. There’s a winner every time.  No one goes away empty handed.”

Loud and crisp the voice called out. I strayed to the voice and did not even notice that I no longer could see my mom or my dad. I wanted what the caller offered. I wanted to see the BIG bear. I wanted to throw the ball. As I came up to the booth where the caller was, I realized he  was not really  speaking directly to me; he was just calling out to anyone who would listen. It was at that moment fear gripped me like a mighty vice and  I realized that I could not see my mom and my dad. I instantly began to cry. I did not know how I would find my way back to them. It was only a matter of seconds that I cried, and then my dad was right there in front of me as if by a miracle. I was glad that I was back with my parents where I felt safe.

Have you ever been lost in your business quest; gotten off track, wandered far from your love and passion? Have you ever been lured away from your true calling by the sing song chant of the employer who promises a dollar for your minute of life?  Did you hear the chant ? Were you mesmerized? Did you wander?

Don’t worry if you  have had this happen to you. We have all been lured. We have all thought we should head a different direction than we were going. We have all looked for safety in stale places…at least once  on our business journey. What matters most though, is not being lost; it is finding your way Back; Back to the path of income source that makes you happy. Back to a safe place that allows you to be creative. Back to work that helps others while supplying a living for you. If you are lucky a true friend will come take your hand and rescue you. That is the mark of a real friend; one who cares enough to throw out the life line and bring you back to the “pasture of peace”.

Coming home is always good. It feels right and easy. The hard part is leaving the land of the lost…and finding your way back. Just know that the trip is more than worth it as you do that which you love everyday.

Blessings of a straight path home!

Jennifer

        We have all heard the expression: Readers are leaders. Some folks might say it the other way around, Leaders are readers. Regardless of the order of the words the wisdom of its meaning remains apparent. People who read, grow personally and intellectually, and eventually develop the characteristics of a leader. Of course, this is only the case when WHAT is being read is of high quality and leadership material.

       I recently attended a meeting with other entrepreneurs who were interested in growing their businesses. Everyone shared great insight to their business success. Many of these entrepreneurs had been business owners for decades. Some were “newbies” and others were mid -stream start ups. The common thread I noted as I sat and listened to the discussions, was that everyone present believed in learning..always..everyday. The means by which they learned varied. I heard some talk about books they were reading, others talked about seminars and conferences they attended. Regardless of their age, they all strived to gather more “nuggets” of information, “gems” of wisdom, and “golden” strategies and tips of significance and most importantly, IT SHOWED in their character.

       I have not stopped thinking about what I saw in those entrepreneurs since that meeting. I loved seeing it, being a part of it, and I loved those people for having the spirit to share with everyone. What beautiful people; what admirable learners!

       What are you learning today, this year, and during this time you are alive; called life?  Are you reading, taking classes, studying, attending seminars? are you striving to stretch yourself and your brain? As you stretch your brain..YOU yourself grow.  WOW! now that’s a thought isn’t it?

       Go learn something new today! You have everything to gain…including a “few inches of personal growth”….Be a learner and lead strong!

Blessings of great life discoveries,

Jennifer

       I was engaged in a fiesty brain storming session this morning with a friend of mine who is also a business and marketing strategist. We were  “wildly spewing forth” ideas in rapid fire succession. Our mission was to determine WHY a particular product was not selling as we felt it should have been. In what I would call a “battle of the mouths and minds” we went at it for about fifteen minutes, back and forth, reciting every marketing rule we had ever learned, whether through a book, a class, the school of real life business; the rules came out of our mouths one by one:

1.  There should be a compelling offer

2.  There should not be anything other than one thing to do on the “squeeze page” or “one banana”

3.   There should be a CALL to action

4   There should be the easiest , most simple, and clear place for the client to check out.

On and on, we recited all the rules….an then as if I she were stung by a bee, my friend stopped her reciting to let out the loudest gasp, followed by a long ohhhhhh!! I immediately asked, “Are you ok?”

“Oh my gosh,” she replied. “I can not believe I did this.”

“Did what?” I asked, not sure whether she was talking about our conversation or some other thing that might have just happened on her end of the phone. I waited for her response.

“I can not believe that I did not see this until now, ” she said.

“See what?” I asked.

“Well, let me explain. ” she began, “You know as well as I do that we can tell our children to do something because it is in their best interest and often times they DO not choose to do it. There is often times negative consequences associated with their choice. We KNOW what would be best for them…but it is up to them to choose to do it…WE can NOT MAKE them DO IT!!!”

I could see right where she was going with this. “Yes, I understand what you are saying., ” I replied.

I will summarize the concept here:

 When we tell our customers that a specific product or service will benefit them…it THEIR CHOICE whether to accept and initiate or decline and DO NOTHING.” and worse yet…IF you were in front of the WRONG clients, those that absolutely have NO interest in your product or service, or anything new, they will NOT be the least bit interested and your product, regardless of its remarkability, will not appeal to them.

      Save your time…save your effort…and PLEASE… save your tears…If you are in front of the WRONG crowd…don’t give up thinking your product and business is wrong…move into the “right neighborhood” so to speak, and see incredible results with your offering! It puts the FUN back in business because you have people interested in your offering….and they are LOOKING for the right CHOICES for their business and life.

     You know what…business and fun go together….so go enjoy!

Blessings for a “playful” day in your business!

Jennifer

       Isn’t it funny how we seem to “stumble” upon some of life’s greatest gifts?  It happens so often, but the secret is that it ONLY happens when we stop to think about HOW it happened. You see, everyday there are opportunities thrown our way repeatedly. We run in the grocery store to pick up a few items after work, and run into an old friend who happens to tell you he is selling the family’s well used, but mechanically sound vehicle. You just happen to be searching for a car for your sixteen year old son that is budget priced and in sound working condition. Bingo!

      You take your son to the doctor for an ear ache, the last thing you really felt you had time for that day, as you were dealing with getting a crashed computer back up and running. Just so happens that while you are waiting in the doctors office, you sit next to a computer technician who tells you in three easy steps the exact “cure” for your “sick computer”. Bingo!

      You realize as you are driving to work, already fifteen minutes behind schedule, that it is Secretaries Day and you have not gotten anything for the office secretary. Your mind races for ideas on a gift that is easily, quickly accessible, yet something that would be appreciated by your secretary. As you sit at a red light pondering what you should do, two young college students stride across the cross walk carrying a box boldly advertising the words, “Cutlery” . Your mind flashes to the last conversation you and your secretary had with reagards to hobbies. You remember that your secretary has recently started a night course in culinary arts. Bingo! 

     Time after time the gift of great ideas is before us! The fun comes in spotting them!

     Put on your “idea finding glasses” and start seeing everything that comes your way; It sure is fun and surprizing! and I don’t know about you….but I love a surprizes!

Blessings for great ideas that bring you a delightful day, a joy filled life, and a prosperous business!

Jennifer

       Treasure hunts are great fun and can produce amazing finds! I am never sure if the fun originates from the hunt or from what is found. Regardless of which is which, the results are great! A great find of some value is the end result of the time and effort spent.

       It surprises me to think that in many businesses practicing the death producing feats that create mediocrity and stagnation,  there are “golden nuggets of GREAT value”  buried beneath the blanket of “usuality”( a term I have made up to describe that which never changes even when it would be in the best interest of all, if things would only change).

Gold nuggets that produce financial increase. Gold nuggets that create more clients. Gold nuggets that make business productive and more lucrative. Gold nuggets that create a “buzz” of excitement that ignites the flame of desire to have that which your business offers. Yes, those are the gold nuggets that every business owner hopes to find. The funny thing about many business owners though is that they “think” they are too old, too tired, too sophisticated, and just too business serious to be a Treasure hunter. In fact, many people will not even read this post because to them it is not related to owning a business or making money….If this is you, I ask you to think again. There IS buried treaure in EVERY business. The gold or hidden treaure of your business can ONLY be found if you participate on the HUNT.

      What hidden treaure do you have buried in your business?

* Your business has a product/service available that you never promote because you THINK it will not be a BIG seller, yet when you offer it to the next three customers, ALL THREE buy it! 

*Your business is founded on a tangible product, but when your fifth grader films a short clip of YOU actually MAKING your product (the process) to show as a science project, EVERY attending adult at the science fair asks you,  ”WHERE CAN I  BUY that. I want to learn to do that”, you discover that people are wanting to pay for that which you do everyday.

* Your business makes money selling cardboard boxes. Your customers think of you everytime they want or need a box. PERIOD. You are content with this “branding” But the first time your sister works the desk in your business when you have to leave for the day, she does not know that ALL you sell is boxes. She offers the customer things to PUT IN the BOX and WOW!! … Hidden Treaure is found!

Be a pirate on the seas of sales. Get your map out to track the journey. Gather the materials to “pick” the cliffs you must climb. Put on your brightest “head lamp” to light the way as you DISCOVER th HIDDEN treaures your busienss has available to he who takes on a good hunt.

Happy hunting!

Blessings for the greatest business that you desire!

Jennifer

       I attended a networking event today in a large city two hours from my home. There were twenty business professionals in attendance, all sharing openly for the good of all. As I listened to each business owner talk about their strategies to grow and expand their businesses this year, I was overcome with a sense of pride in these people for they spoke with passion and belief in what they do for a living. The talk lightly touched on the challenges that are present in today’s world economy, but loud and clear the resounding voices spoke of determination, reinvention, embracing change for the good, and supporting each other as only fellow entrepreneurs can do. 

       And then, there was a very young woman who spoke up. I guessed her age to be around twenty four years old. She talked vividly about her new business. She spoke with passion and love for what she would provide her clients with. Her voice did not quaver,  even though I knew she was nervous as all eyes were on her as she spoke.  Her words bounced with zest and her spirit soared with enthusiasm. As she finished her presentation, I could not help but remember back to my first business venture; the joy and passion I felt were enough to launch a rocket ship and now here was a young woman embarking on her first entrepreneurial adventure. Yes, the enthusiasm was there; that much needed element to sustain one through the beginning phases of a business start up.

       Enthusiasm is not a “fad” it is a “must” for any business owner to succeed. It does not go out of style and it must not be lost in arrogance The rate of return for the enthusiasm shared with others is astounding.

Be hip…be happy…be enthused…and then by all means, be SUCCESSFUL!! Happy networking to you.

Blessings of joy and enthusiasm in your business and life,

Jennifer

Over the past seventeen years I have learned a great many things about business.

I have learned that:

1. Business success is easier if you LOVE what you do. Be Passionate.

2. Business Success is easier if you have a SPECIFIC market that desires your product/service. Be Targeted.

3. Business Success is easier if you surround yourself with LIKE MINDED people. Be Selective.

4. Business success is easier if you know your UNIQUE offering to the world. Be Authentic.

5. Business success is easier if you do not hold onto LIMITING beliefs. Be Open Minded.

6. Business success is easier if you STEP OUT OF THE BOX. Be Free.

These are just a few of the things I have learned as I have started and grown two successful six figure income businesses.  I share these with you because I know that many times we sabotage our own success as we struggle in one of the above listed concepts. How about you?  Do you REALLY believe that you will generate six figures in your business this year?  If you struggle and have been struggling with the same limiting beliefs, systems, or concepts; I ask you to consider down loading my free report outlining how I created my six figure businesses. I live in a town of 300 people where there is  No grocery store , no gas station, no business clients and yet was able to make it happen , not once , but twice.So I understand what is REALLY possible when it comes to creating the exact business income you desire. You can make it happen and I am here to help.

So what is stopping you?

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Blessings of a six figure business as you enjoy good fortune and good health on this years journey!

Jennifer

I was working with a client yesterday who is on a”warrior’s path” to getting her very niche specific business generating a great income within a short time period. Wow! Isn’t that something we all are trying to do?! Well she is going to do it, that I am sure!

During our coaching and brain storming session she said what I hear from so many clients, “BUT I don’t know whether they will pay for that” as she was referring to her target market. Her statement really stopped our session right in it’s track and I asked her how many visitors she already had coming to her new blog which had just been established 3 weeks earlier. She responded that she had 140 visitors already in that short period of time!! Yes, that is right, 140 visitors in less than a month!  For those of us who have walked the “start up path” and fought the good fight of generating visitors to our sites, well…her rate of new comers is astounding!

It is right here that she can get her own questions answered and answered by those “that really matter”, her “raving fan visitors”. It is also a great place to ASK the visitors….These questions: What do you want to see me offer? What will help you the most? What is it that you really struggle with and that you feel I can help you with? and THEN what would you consider to be a great price for the answer for just exactly what you are looking for?

A survey is one of the smartest business tools to use to get to the truth about what your customers really want! Survey monkey offers great survey capabilities and is easy to use.  Be sure to check it out! and remember if you can not figure out how to do it….hire someone who can help. This is a definite must for those seeking to go “straight to the bullseye” in their business earnings!

Remember in the movie, Oliver Twist, when Oliver gathers the courage to walk up to the headmaster and speak that mighty question, “Please, sir, may I have some more?”

You too will reap huge benefits as you ask, “Please customer, what is it you desire?”

Blessings on your business journey!

Jennifer

” Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can never hurt you”. Do remember that little diddy from childhood days? I sure do and I remember thinking that I do not know who said that names would not hurt me, but I believe they were mistaken. Name calling hurts; especially when the name you are called is not a “nice” name. In business I have found that there is truly one name that I do not want to be called. That name is a “Perpetual Wanna Be”. It’s meaning is bound to one who continually says they “want to do, be, have” and yet they never do anything to make it happen.

It is absolutely grand to have a vision of one day reaching business sales in the six and seven figure numbers. Those who have that dream and are working a plan to manifest that dream can rightfully  be called a “Six Figure Wanna Be”. The difference in the “Perpetual Wanna Be” and the “Six figure Wanna Be” is that the first one has no plan to take action other than lip service and the latter is working on their plan to make it happen.

The development of a six figure business is definitely within your reach. It is actually in the reach of everyone who lives, but for some reasons we may never know, many deserving people will never experience the thrill of owning their own business nor will they experience the financial freedom that can be created by their business success. They doubt opportunity and walk away from its potential. They make excuses why they can not do what they so want to do instead of searching to discover how to make it happen.

Their family and friends hear them say they want to change their life, start a business, move to a new location, but these things are only words and are not followed by performance. When this “words without performance” continues for months and even years, this “wanting something different in life, yet doing nothing to create a different outcome” the results produce what I call a “Perpetual Wanna Be”.

Remember, it is healthy and good to want to change your life, your life work, and your dreams and goals, but only when action is applied to get a new and different result.  This year when you go to your networking events and you fill out your name tag….be sure to write the name you want to be called and that is a “Six Figure Business Owner”.

Blessings to YOU, this year’s six figure business owner!…I love calling you that!!!

Jennifer

Thanksgiving is such a reflective holiday for me. I truly have so much to be thankful for. I do not believe though in giving thanks only on special occasions. No, I believe in giving thanks always and IN all things. This is not to say that I am thankful FOR the event that is quite painful and challenging occurring, but that AS IT is occurring I try to focus on and LOOK for the many things that I am thankful for. So often we get caught up in the vicious whirling life of “trying to make a living” that we lose our ability to feel gratitude. So when a holiday finally arrives, we pause for the day, think about how hectic, scrambled, mixed up, lost, weary our life is as we strive to create income in exchange for our life energy, and we feel trapped, tired, and less than thankful!

Sound familiar? If this sounds like your life and you are wondering how I could write as if I know what it feels like, well, that is because I too lived that exact way for years. It was not until I learned the secret to Living and Loving Life While Earning a Bountiful Income that I realized how different life can BE if your LOOK for it to be! Just know that if you will look at things in a different way than usual, you will see things you have never seen before. You may see that:

• BOUNTIFUL INCOMES and BEAUTIFUL LIVES really do go together.

• BOUNTIFUL INCOMES  and BEAUTIFUL LIVES can be created where ever you are in life.

• BOUNTIFUL INCOMES and BEAUTIFUL LIVES are not reserved for a select few (though they only occur for a select few…purely because only a select few LOOK for that life)

If you believe that there is ONLY one way to creating a bountiful income then that WILL BE the ONLY way you will generate income. Now it might be bountiful and it might not be.…The BIG question though is will it ever produce a beautiful life for you? What I mean by this is: will you love what you do to create that income? Will you feel like what you get up and do everyday is worthwhile? Does it allow you to serve mankind at the greatest level you have the potential to serve, and will this income source allow you to focus on the great people in your life, when you want and in all things that you want?

This is a BIG order I know, but then, BIG, BOUNTIFUL, and BEAUTIFUL lives are not just your ordinary lives.

I challenge you this holiday season to think about all the things you DO have to be grateful for. LOOK at the many ways you have available to create the life of your dreams. They really do exist, if you will SEE them.

Instead of watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” several times this holiday season, why not watch it once and then get busy working out the details for your Beautiful life! The rewards will be bountiful!

Blessings for the most beautiful life you can imagine!

Jennifer