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

       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

I met with a business friend last week . She too is a coach and marketing strategist. We laughed and talked for hours sharing our many successes and challenges that have transpired throughout the past year. It is always heart warming to have someone in a similar field to share with. Our talk did navigate toward the “new and upcoming” year, 2009. We both have “Big Goals, Big Dreams, and Big Plans”.  Our outlook is positive and our hopes set high. Such is the view of the optimist, but it too is the view of the realist. I say realist because it is VERY real to wake up each day and have an abundance of opportunity before you. Opportunity for business start up, growth, happiness, health, wealth, and all good things. It begins in the mind and it starts with a plan.

There was one common denominator in our “2009 Plans” and that was our vision for “New Income Opportunities”. You see, even though we both have experienced effects of the economic roller coaster this past year, we both feel that there are great and New Income Opportunities on the horizon of 2009. I am very excited and so is my friend.

Today, I want to leave you thinking about your “2009″ new income opportunities.

1.  How are you generating your income?

2   Are you happy with what you make?

3.  What would you rather be doing to generate your income or are you satisfied with what you are doing?

4.  If you are wanting change, what interests you and what are you skilled at?

5.  Write down three ways you could get your boss or company to “pay you more” for what you have to offer.

6.  If you own your own business, what is your best money making product and service?

7. List three ways you have not tried to market this “best seller”.

8.  List two new products or services that you have been thinking about creating for your business but have not taken action in getting it up and going.

I hope these questions give you some direction and thought toward your income for 2009. The great thing about life is that each day that you wake up is another twenty four hour opportunity to plan, see, do, feel, and create what you desire.

Start thinking about your new income opportunities and make a plan to take action. Be sure to write down your thoughts and re read them over the next couple weeks. I would love to hear from you about your new ideas that spring forth from this posting.

Blessings for many, many new income ideas!

Jennifer

“THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO DO WHEN I GROW UP”, says the ten year old boy to his father, as they work together building a bird house from scrap lumber.

How many of us remember saying the exact words of that ten year old?

How many of us remember the response we received to that statement from those significant others in our lives?

Perhaps you were one of the lucky ones who had people supporting you in your dreams and you became that which you so dreamed of being. Or perhaps you were one who was told, “YOU CAN’T DO THAT..YOU’RE NOT SMART ENOUGH, FAST ENOUGH, STRONG ENOUGH, OR “NO ONE MAKES A LIVING DOING THAT”.

Ahhhh….. the negatives. We have all received them; some more than others. Negatives, if only tossed at us in a blowing breeze, are harmless, but if they take root and grow they can stop us from reaching our dreams. The best way to stop the negatives is to do just the opposite…STAND FIRM…LET NOTHING MOVE YOU. Yep, that is right. Have your dreams. Write them down, for “dreams placed on paper become lives fully lived.” When you write your dreams down it gives you a mental picture of what it looks like. When you see it in your mind, you then start to feel it. You feel like the image of your dream grows bigger and bigger each time you think about it. Soon your dream is BIG…FIRMLY PLANTED IN YOUR MIND.

Just like dirty dishes and dirty laundry, negatives and negative speakers, will ALWAYS be with you.

I don’t know about you, but I am pretty good at ignoring dirty dishes and dirty laundry, especially when I have more fun and important things to do. Focus on your dream, not the negatives and I guarantee that the negatives will be heard less and less. Stand firmly in what you want to achieve….let nothing move you. Amazing things happen when we go after what is in our heart to achieve for the good of others. Remember to stand firmly and go after your hearts calling.

Blessings of strength to stand firmly today!

Jennifer