There’s a lot of talk about “the 1%” and “the 99%” these days. Truth is, the main thing that separates the 1% from the rest of us is that they knew about companies like Microsoft, Google and Apple as they were just starting to make their mark. A mere $100 invested in Microsoft stock in 1986 is worth over $40,000 today. Numbers like this make you stop to think: where are today’s opportunities? Whether you’re an experienced investor or have never bought a share of stock, Joyce Blonskij’s Own the Clouds is a must-read for everyone concerned about financial security. All author proceeds are going to SICK KIDS. And during the launch, it comes with valuable FREE GIFTS … [Read more...]

Jump Start Your 2012 Tele-Summit Fundraiser!!! I'm one of 40 Presenters from across the country and around the world that took out the time this week to participate in this incredible fundraiser.  All money goes toward help Tony Gambone with a procedure to help him fight crone's disease. Each session includes 3 presentations and sells for $10.00. Attend this tele-summit to hear experts share their secrets to success on social media and networking and more!! Tony was diagnosed 37 years ago with Crohns disease.  He has since had 3 surgeries and has a colostomy. We have been blessed as he hasn't had any issues until 3 years ago.  Since then Tony has been in and out of the hospital on … [Read more...]

I heard about a great new training program that my friend Kim Schuld, The LIfe Journey Coach, will be starting on November 8th. and I thought you should check it out. It's the GET PERSONAL, MAKE MORE MONEY 30-Day Training for Entrepreneurs www.thelifejourneycoach.com/makemoremoney Kim specializes in teaching people how to recognize and understand personality types in order to help you connect faster and better with your prospects and clients. It's amazing that she has created a way to teach you to quickly learn how to read other people and identify their social styles so that you can make adjustments to your presentation or approach on the spot. The key to getting more sales, or … [Read more...]

Ok so it's been a little over a week since I've returned from another fabulous time in Dallas with over 2000 inspiring women entrepreneurs at the eWomenNetwork Conference.I've been doing my due diligence for follow up (you have to do that!), not only emails though these days but phone calling too (because frankly that seems to be the only thing that's working in marketing?).What I'm finding though and from the women I spoke with at the conference as well as when I'm just out and about in my own networking is that there needs to be a big SHIFT in our thinking ladies!I've been working on this stuff (my own 'stuff') for going on 4 years now mind you...what I'm referring to is kicking up our … [Read more...]

TUESDAY, MAY 27 @ 5:00 PM (PST) - Upcoming JumpStart Your Marketing Mentor Program Teleclass with Katrina Sawa, The JumpStart Your Biz Coach and Special Guest - Kim Duke, The Sales Diva!Topic: “The 5 Biggest Sales Mistakes Women Make”If you've ever been afraid of selling yourself or not sure how to go about selling yourself or your products or services that feels comfortable to you - Kim will share her Sales Secrets and also some very blunt tips too I'm sure to motivate you to do better!You will learn:Which mistake is keeping you stuck in an out-dated way of selling (yikes - it's killing your bank account!)How to avoid the common mistake that women entrepreneurs fall into (this is a bad … [Read more...]

Many of you have written in questions in the last few months and I wanted to answer some of them on the Blog.Question: How do you know what to write about in your emails every week or month, if you don't have a product that people use all the time and where do you get your graphics?Answer: Well this is different for every client I speak to however it all comes down to "what does your client base and/or prospective customer care about in regards to your product or service?" or "what is related somewhat to what you do or sell that you can write about or borrow content from others (or online) about that can tie into what you do or sell and what they care about?". If you don't know what they … [Read more...]

I thought I'd write a quick note about why you want to become a speaker in order to boost your business this week because speaking has really done a lot of positive things for me in my business.For some of you who are already speaking, maybe you're forgetting a few things too??? Like - promoting your talks to the media! That's a big mistake I still see a lot of seasoned speakers forgetting to take the time to do. And who knows - you could get yourself interviewed by TV with the right topic or timing?I started speaking at events like chamber of commerce small business luncheons, women's groups, sales meetings and leads group meetings about 4 years ago. I found that by doing so, it really … [Read more...]

Here are just a few general suggestions to consider when developing your marketing funnel (funnel = your database and people you will be continually marketing to): Make sure and do at least one marketing activity each day. Set specific marketing & money goals each year; review and adjust quarterly. Always be brainstorming new ideas; write them down and keep a file, review quarterly. Always have marketing materials with you in your car - cards, flyers, brochures, postcards - you never know when you might be able to pass them out or put them on display! Always include your company contact info (and possibly a business card or promotion piece) with any invoice, card, mailer or email. Always … [Read more...]

**This week's article comes from a resource online - a friend of mine emailed me this article and it talks a lot about what I believe too - check it out! -- KatSix ways to keep your business aliveYour start-up is more likely to succeed if you commit to a "failure is not an option" mindset.By Jessica Dickler, CNNMoney.com staff writer, January 10 2007: 1:53 PM EST NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Starting your own company is a big challenge, but staying positive could be an even bigger struggle. No matter what kind of business you have, if you are not committed to a "failure is not an option" mindset, you are setting yourself up for failure, says Neil Anderson, president of The Courage Group, a … [Read more...]

I just wrote an article in my ezine this week entitled "What is YOUR story?" so I'm writing MY story in my blog so that you can follow along and see how I talk about mine so that you can craft yours.Here goes (This is the long version and frankly I'm writing this more for me, not for anyone else.):Ever since I was in college, maybe it was even high school, I felt like I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do with my life. I'm sure we've all been there at one point and it was probably pretty common. However I didn't feel like any 'regular' job or industry really fit me. I knew I would do some sort of business, marketing or sales job whatever it was though since that stuff seemed to fit me. … [Read more...]

"David is like "The Secret" on STEROIDS! I first saw him at Ali Brown's Online Success Blueprint Workshop. I admit I'd been very skeptical of this 'universe stuff' for some time now; I didn't think that all I had to do was 'just believe' and things would start happening.David taught me though that it's more than just believing, it's a matter of feeling it all the way through my bones every day. I never thought of myself as a spiritual person really, probably because I was such a practical person. But after a year of signs coming at me like a big Mac Truck all throughout 2007 I knew I had to look into this stuff and figure out what it was that was missing in my life (and in me).After … [Read more...]

Hey there for anyone out there who cares (meaning my mom and maybe one or two other people ;0))....my kitchen remodel is finished and I'm so excited!! I love to cook so this is a much nicer environment to enjoy and I love the new roll out shelves!!Here's a few shots of the after....It was done a week or more ago but I haven't had a chance to write about it because I've been working on the launch of my NEW JumpStart Your Business in 90 Days Tele-Coaching Program....whew, but it finally started today so here I am, trying to catch up on my blog.So, Sears did a really great job on my new kitchen, they handled everything smoothly and without a hiccup really; I was impressed. Everything went like … [Read more...]

Ok, was it just me or was there something in the air in the past couple weeks??I am not usually a negative person and I don't normally think bad about myself or get down but a week or so ago I was in a real funk!Do you ever get that way regardless of how happy you actually could be???I'm writing this on my blog because I want those who read it and follow me to know that 'I'm human too'; I have emotions, I have pain, I worry, I have fears, I have doubts....I just usually CHOOSE not to show all this.Then someone I knew and saw at the National Speakers Assoc. Conference last week in San Francisco mentioned she was in a funk too - she mentioned something about Mercury being in retrograde or … [Read more...]

Developing your direct mail strategy and follow up marketing to your entire database as well as building your list up as much as possible are just ONE aspect of what we'll cover in myNEW JumpStart Your Business in 90 Days Group Coaching Program by the way. Find out about this program and if it's a good fit for you here.We are going to develop and maximize every person's own Marketing Plan PLUS figure out all the specifics of developing, launching and promoting each product or service to your unique target audience.This program will be the BEST INVESTMENT you'll make in your business this year for sure. I know this because you'll be learning not only from me but from all the Millionaire … [Read more...]

What a great question, huh? You know how often I get asked this question from my clients or when I'm out networking from random business owners?? Hundreds a month. Check out my new YouTube Page!They ask me:Is it worth it to spend my time on the forums or having profiles on these sites? Asking and answering questions? Posting articles, events, info, polls? Recording and posting videos, sending people requests to join my 'network' Pursuing groups for interaction, advice, etc.? Whew! I know this can seem daunting and more sites pop up every day right? Aren't you getting invites all the time asking you to join a friend's network in some new community or website that you haven't even heard of … [Read more...]