Ten Powerful Questions

1. What is the most important thing I need to do today? (Do it first!)
2. What am I trying to accomplish right now?
3. Who can I thank today?
4. What are my top 3 current goals?
5. If the my world was going to end within one year, what would I be doing right now?
6. What action can I take instead of worry right now?
7. How can I be a kinder person today?
8. How will I “pay it forward” today?
9. How and with whom can I partner today to make 1+1=3?
10. What’s the most powerful thing I can do right now, today to increase my business?

Take a few minutes and answer these powerful coaching questions. Every day read the list and reflect.

Are you staying focused?

If you are a true entrepreneur this is probably a difficult task for you. Entrepreneurs are creative, always coming up with new ideas and can easily drift off in a new direction.

They can often see the big picture but find it hard to stay on the road to reach success. If this sounds like you don't fret, you are not alone. Try one or all of these three steps to stay on track.

1.Spend a few minutes a day in meditation. This will take some work at first if you are not used to meditating. Start by focusing your mind for 2 or 3 minutes then gradually work up to 15. Make it a game. How long can you stay focused.

2.Keep a special journal for new ideas. Write them down and say to yourself, "This is for later. Right now I choose to stay with they plan I have already started.

3.Hire a coach or find a mentor to hold you accountable. Working with someone who knows your goals will help you to stay on the path to success. It's the same reason that people have success with weight watchers or by hiring a personal trainer to help them with their weight goals. Entrepreneurs are often working from home and need that connection and accountability that a coach or mentor can offer.

How do I get the most out of networking at a convention?

The first thing that came to my mind was to let your hair down. Go to this event with the intention to have fun and help a lot of people. This will take the pressure off to get it right. When you are authentically you, you will be attractive to the clients who are perfect for you.
You may find clients at this event, but you may also find people to joint venture with or set up a strategic alliances with. Be open to all possibilities.


Make sure you hand out cards to those who are interested but more importantly ask for their card. If there is someone that you seem to connect well with set up a meeting after the convention to have lunch or coffee. You may send brochures to everyone you meet or better yet connect with them again on a social networking site that you both belong to or invite them to join your site.


Ask for help. People love to help other people and the biggest form of flattery is to ask for their help and advice. Let them know that you are a newbie at the convention and someone will tuck you under their wing glad to be of service.


So just go out there and have some fun! :-)

Ten tips to make the most out of your convention booth

Personally I usually find more benefit attending the event and networking with attendees, however if you are planning to have a booth the following tips will ensure that you benefit.

1. Pull the table to the back of the booth to make it more inviting and encourage prospects to come into your space.

2. Stand and greet each person as they come in.Wear comfortable shoes as it may be along day. Someone who is standing appears to be ready to do business wher someone sitting does not. It's all about perception.

3.Have a few qualifing questions in mind that you can ask. If this is a busy show you will notbe able to talk to eveybody so maximize your time by spending the most time with those who are interested.

4. Better to have a drawing for a larger gift that waste money on alot of little things that may get thrown in the trash later.(Thats where my loot usually goes after a trade show:-)

5. Try to give a gift that comes from your business. If you sell a service like coaching you could offer a month of coaching. A maid service could offer a month of free maid service. This will also help to qualify your prospects.

6. Get people to put in a business card to your basket for a drawing instead of filling out a form. You know you will be able to read it :-) and it will keep the line flowing.

7. Follow up.

8. Follow up. I am repeating because this is where most people drop the ball. Have a "Thank you for stopping by my booth" letter preparedand ready to go as soon as you get home. Buy a card reader if you don'talready have one and scan the information into your data baseimmediately. send the letter to all who attended.

9. Separate your cards and note which ones where "hot leads". These are people who spent a lot of time talking to you in your booth about what you do. Call them the day after the show. Don't let grass grow under your feet. Get them while they are hot!

10. Oh did I mention? Follow up!

Are you using covert operations to get someone to hear you?

I often hear my clients say that they don't feel heard. They are frustrated with their colleagues, business partners and others in their life because they do not feel that anyone is listening. So we talk about communication.

What I find is that there is often a lot of beating around the bush when it comes to telling someone, especially someone you have a close business or personal relationship. We don't want to rock the boat or have a confrontation. So we often hint at what we want and suggest that things be done a certain way. I have had clients tell me that they sent their partner an article or book to get their point across. When their suggestion or hint isn't taken they become angry and frustrated and often blow up unexpectedly leaving the other person caught off guard.

4 steps to Clear communication

1. Ask the person involved to set up time for a meeting. When someone is busy or distracted and you try to talk to them they may not hear you.

2. Check your emotions at the door. Approaching someone with a chip on your shoulder will not help you to get heard.

3. At the meeting, tell the other person that you have not felt heard and ask them to really listen . Let them know that this is something that is important to you.

4. After you speak stop and listen to what the other person has to say with an open mind. Their view of the situation may be different from yours. Repeat back what you think you heard and clarify. Ask them to do the same with you

Are you fully dressed for success?

You get up. You shower. Brush your hair and teeth. You may also shave or put on makeup as the case may be. :-) You pick out the perfect outfit for the day you have planned.

And then what? Are you really ready and dressed for success?

As you begin to rush out the door for that meeting or appointment stop and dress your mind for success.

What are you thinking about?
What do you intend for your day?
Did you feed you mind something positive this morning?

We all know the importance of eating a healthy and balanced breakfast. Take a moment to feed you mind. Get some motivational and inspiring audios and listen while you shower, eat breakfast or drive to work. Feed your brain the right food and you will discover just how well it can perform for you!

Marketing from your heart

Have you ever gone shopping for something, maybe a car for instance? When you arrived at the place of business salespeople seemed to appear out of the woodwork like hungry vultures .They sized you up before approaching and began their sales pitch without ever discovering what your needs were.

I don't know about you but when this happens to me I am heading for the door. I can't find a way out of this place fast enough.

I go to a lot of networking events where this happens also. People rush up to tell you all about who they are and what they do without even taking a breath to ask about you. If they do ask what you what you do it is obvious that they are not really listening but looking for a way to tell you more about them.

If you notice that people are avoiding you at networking events you may be guilty of this very action.. The next event you go to try this.

1. Before you go inside take a few minutes to focus on your heart. Take a few nice slow deep breaths ,continuing to focus on your heart.

2. Set the intention that you will connect with and help at least 5 people today.

3. Now go in and just listen, this time really listen with your heart.

Before long you will notice that people are naturally attracted to you and will eagerly refer clients.

Change

Create new opportunities

while

Heading in a new direction
by
Allowing the feelings to surface
you will begin to
Notice the opportunities
you will appreciate and have

Gratitude for the lessons
and will

Enjoy the results
of your transformation.