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How to Work With Katrina Sawa as Your Big Picture Business Coach

May 21, 2013 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Hi there, its Katrina Sawa here with a special blog post for subscribers and followers and friends! With the half way mark of 2013 just a few weeks away, I know that many of you are looking at ways to finally jumpstart your business into high gear. Maybe you're getting to the point where you know it's finally time to take your business seriously and get the training and help you need. Maybe you're just at a crossroads and aren't sure which path to take without some personal direction. Well, you're not alone. I don't know anyone who's built a successful, smooth-running, consistent lead-generating, moneymaking machine of a business without getting the training … [Read more...]

How to Design Your Marketing Materials to Get Better Results

May 9, 2013 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Have you wondered why you rarely get calls from your postcards, flyers, letters, ads and even follow up from your business cards? Usually it’s because the content of the piece (the marketing piece) wasn’t compelling enough. Most small businesses have no idea how to write, design or structure their print marketing materials. It’s not your fault, you’ve just never been taught. Creating marketing pieces that get results is a learned skill. I come from the advertising world and have done extensive training on how to structure print materials, ads and now even online promotions too (including what you write on your website!). The key to designing print materials that work … [Read more...]

3 Keys to Getting Rid of Procrastination Forever

March 25, 2013 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

We all have it at times. I'm talking about the dreaded PROCRASTINATION bug. I know a lot of my clients right now seem to be procrastinating something.... Myself included, GO WATCH my new video to find out what! ;-) Procrastinating some of the most crucial marketing or revenue generating tasks in your business for whatever reason can obviously hamper your success so watch out. Here are the 3 Things I've identified in the video that could be causing you to procrastinate - watch the video though for more explanation of them and what to do about them! Time Management - what are you doing to maximize your time? How are you prioritizing … [Read more...]

New Jumpstart Your Biz Workshop Series

March 23, 2013 By Katrina Sawa

Affordable One-Day Workshops to Jumpstart ALL Areas in Your Business & Marketing Join me in Roseville, CA April 5th for the first of the 4 classes I'll be doing this year. Find out about ALL the dates and topics here.These one-day workshops will be designed to help those in attendance with the following topics. This is not my agenda this day, it will be custom designed to help everyone who attends with these topics and to dive in deep to get stuff done, get the strategies in place, implemented, developed or tweaked period. Topics Discussed in Class on April 5th: Options for directly marketing to new prospects, networking, follow up marketing systems, phone call scripts and … [Read more...]

I’m tired of all the hype….let’s get to the meat shall we?

March 6, 2013 By Katrina Sawa 2 Comments

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I'm so tired of all the hype out there on the internet about "make millions at this or that or by doing this or that". Every week I talk with a minimum of 5 small business owners who've wasted time or money doing the wrong things because they listened to some free teleclass or someone teaching a supposed moneymaking process. I want to dispel the rumors out there that it's really that simple to make millions...or even $100,000 because it's not. To start, run, market and enjoy a consistently successful 6+ figure business there are two things you want to focus on: Spending your time wisely (and you may have to spend more time up front than "they say") doing the right revenue … [Read more...]

More Talking, Writing & Educating….The Key to Getting More Customers FAST!

January 28, 2013 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

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What do I mean by more talking, writing and educating? I mean...develop more content in your business. Content IS king, it is true. When you have more articles or blog posts on your website, you will organically drive more traffic to your site. When you have video tips and business tips on social media sites and YouTube too, you will get more exposure and you will have a farther reach for new prospects. When you hold your own teleclasses or become a guest on other calls and radio shows or programs you will be seen more as the expert you are. So why are you not doing these every week in your business?All of this doesn't have to be hard. In fact pretty much everything I mention … [Read more...]

Meet me in LA in October?

August 21, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Did you know that 1 out of every 11 women is an entrepreneur? And that women owned businesses are growing at twice the rate of all businesses? Are you one of these powerhouse women business owners? If you are, then I have a great opportunity for you to connect with other like-minded, successful women entrepreneurs while learning new strategies from top experts! SUCCESS Summit 2012 is back in Los Angeleson October 5th and I'll be there too. Cathy, the gal who puts this event on is one of my previous clients and she brings together a phenomenal group of women and speakers. Whether you have a well established business or are just getting started, the SUCCESS … [Read more...]

Your questions answered…

August 16, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Wow! In case you missed it, my free telelclass Tuesday night on which revenue producing activities you should be spending your time on every day/week in your business....the replay is still available. Click here to get access to it now. Many of you who were on the call live though sent in some great questions. I wanted to respond to one of them here so the rest of you even who weren't on the call so you can have my answer too because I thought it may help you jumpstart YOUR business. Last night I basically gave listeners a checklist of the top 10 revenue producing activities that work right now for most business owners and how you can get them implemented every week in your … [Read more...]

Are You Missing Out On Opportunities Smack in Front of Your Face?

August 13, 2012 By Katrina Sawa 2 Comments

Are you too busy in your day to day activities and working IN your business that you could be missing out on money-making opportunities? I see this every day with clients of mine, they: Want to speak locally but says no one is asking them Want to network but don't know where to go Want to be a part of telesummits online but never seem to get on the panel of experts Want to get more paying clients and customers but say there aren't any Want more traffic to their website but say it's not working Want more referrals but say people aren't referring Want to do joint ventures but seem to get forgotten by others Want to get interviewed on the radio and television but don't see … [Read more...]

Are You Living the Life You Want and Deserve?

July 24, 2012 By Katrina Sawa 2 Comments

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When I first found out how much money I could truly make as a coach and entrepreneur I was shocked. No one in my family that I knew of ever made over $150,000 or so. It wasn't in my thinking that I'd probably do that in my lifetime but now it's a reality (and then some!). One of my first mentors in the Internet Marketing world taught me about living life to the fullest. But also living it like you had it all today and not waiting for it to come to live a full life, but to live it now. Now, granted, when this all came about the economy was booming and entrepreneurs I met were making tons of money. People were spending money on the Internet like crazy and if you were remotely savvy … [Read more...]

Monetize Your Business by Speaking: What You Need to Have Ready to Go for Any Opportunity

July 18, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

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Speaking is one of the least expensive, most effective marketing strategies you can do in your business. If you're already speaking then great, what I'm sharing in this article could be a good reminder for you. If you are not speaking yet, then why not? Are you afraid of speaking or getting in front of an audience? Are you unsure of what to speak about or to whom or saying to yourself "who would care about what I have to say?" Regardless of what you do in business you may want to consider speaking. Speaking allows you to be the expert in front of your prospects and peers. It gives you instant credibility and trust with the audience. And it speeds up the buying process when someone … [Read more...]

20 Tips to Maximize Your In-Person Networking

July 11, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

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Networking is the least expensive, most effective form of marketing that any small business owner can do. Nowadays you can do it online and offline but there are some keys to doing this that are crucial so you're not being too salesy, pushy or annoying AND you're still building great relationships with qualified prospects! I know networking is still such an important marketing strategy for any business owner because this is how I built my multiple-six-figure business, massive amounts of networking and having a clear follow up plan. And you can do it too even if you 'hate' networking! Click Here to read my top 20 in person networking tips that I share with all my clients whether they're … [Read more...]

10 Simple Ways to Follow Up with Prospects

July 2, 2012 By Katrina Sawa 2 Comments

In any business it's important to develop simple follow up systems to keep on top of your prospects', customer's and referral sources' minds. If you don't do your follow up; you are wasting valuable marketing dollars and time you've already spent on gathering new leads. I used to do a lot of networking at chamber events, women's organizations and biz expos and I generally collected about 25-50 business cards from new contacts on a good week. I pay an assistant to enter them all into my computer database for me so I can easily mail merge them when I want to send out a mailer. I also enter them into my email database because I usually ask them in person if they want to receive my free … [Read more...]

What’s Up With All the ‘Mastermind Programs’ Out There and WHY Should I Consider Joining One Myself ? (Part 3)

June 27, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been talking with you about Mastermind programs. Why you should join, what they are, what the are not and which one would be the best fit for you. But ultimately…. What it all comes down to is how do you most like to learn and how are you most productive? You have to know your best learning style so you choose and invest in the programs and products that fit you and how you best learn so you don’t waste your money. I, for example, am NOT a good product learner. I don’t have good luck purchasing a home study kit or other listen to/read type of product and then actually sitting down working my way through it. It will sit on my shelf forever … [Read more...]

Are these experts really TALKING About You?

June 26, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

I am so excited and to tell you about a FREE virtual event that is getting huge support from the world’s foremost experts and business leaders.. The “List Builders Summit” A virtual event for anyone wanting more income from their business. People from all over have already registered! This awesome experience includes amazing thought leaders who want to share their expert techniques and secrets to growing a huge list and help you create more income and freedom. Are you INTERESTED? Starting June 25th it begins. AND its FREE to attend. Just dial in from the comfort of your home or office. The founders ( Donna Ward and Rodney Rich) are ASKING the greatest minds to … [Read more...]

Find Out What You REALLY Need to do to Start Attracting Clients & Making Money Now by Implementing the Foundation of Your Business Tasks and Marketing in Place ASAP!

June 24, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Find Out What You REALLY Need to do to Start Attracting Clients & Making Money Now by Implementing the Foundation of Your Business Tasks and Marketing in Place ASAP! Are you ready to stop stressing about what to do and how to do it in your business so that you can pay your bills? What difference would it make in your life if you could feel more confident and know that what you’re doing will work and bring you results? I want you to know that there is an easy system to start, grow, run and market your business that allows you to attract more of your ideal clients who will pay you exactly what you’re worth right away and I want to teach it to you! Join me for my new 3-part … [Read more...]

I’m excited to be traveling to Dallas, TX in July for the annual eWomenNetwork’s Conference!

June 23, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

My summer travel schedule is shaping up to be really amazing. I’m excited to be traveling to Dallas, TX in July for the annual eWomen’s Conference. I have attended this conference many times and believe that this is an amazing resource for women entrepreneurs to learn and network. If you’re attending too, I hope we’ll be able to meet face-to-face and get to know each other! I don’t want this to be just another event that you go to and do nothing with the information you get. So here’s what I have set up: On the last day of the eWomenNetwork conference (July 15th), I will be holding an EXCLUSIVE Mastermind Planning Meeting for 10 highly motivated entrepreneurs who … [Read more...]

What’s Up With All the ‘Mastermind Programs’ Out There and WHY Should I Consider Joining One Myself ? (Part 2)

June 22, 2012 By Katrina Sawa Leave a Comment

Last week I wrote an article about WHY you should consider joining a Mastermind program. This week I am going to go over what makes a TRUE mastermind and how to know the difference. As most of you know, I’ve been offering my Live Big Mastermind program to you for 3 years now as MY next step in my business. This is my FAVORITE program to run and involves some of my FAVORITE clients who end up moving FAST! THE #1 REASON I did this is because being in these types of programs for me was the single best thing that catapulted my business so fast in the last few years. I wanted to offer that same type of accelerated learning, access and support to a select group of entrepreneurs like you … [Read more...]