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The #1 Issue that Keeps Slowing Your Business Growth

I want to get in front of people who can hire me; I want to grow my business!Ā 

Thatā€™s what Iā€™ve been hearing these past few weeks on social media and from my own client calls.Ā 

Look, social media gives each of us access to the masses.

So, itā€™s not hard to get in front of peopleā€”even the right people who are your dream clients.Ā 

Still, thereā€™s a challenge that most entrepreneurs and coaches donā€™t recognize.

šŸŽ¤Itā€™s this: What do youĀ SAYĀ when you get in front of your peeps? šŸŽ¤

If youā€™re like most of my clients, when we first start working together, they say the same thing.

šŸ‘€Youā€™re not aloneā€¦

  • Maria thought her problem was only having a few small clients (and struggling to make money). Then she realized she needed the confidence to talk about herself in a big, bold way.
  • Chris thought he wasnā€™t closing enough sales. Then he realized he didnā€™t feel worthy enough to speak up.Ā 
  • Heidi knew she was doing something wrong. She got crickets when trying to engage potential clients and repor
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You've Got to Avoid This Word When Introducing Yourself

Hubs and I spent the end of the summer at the Jersey shore.

It's fun for us to stay at the beach instead of in San Antonio, where the August heat is incredibly unforgiving.

So, we stroll into a cute local breakfast cafƩ in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

It's our 3rd visit to the restaurant in a week.

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Weā€™re practically "regulars." The workers recognize us. šŸ¤£

We like themā€¦and the fact that there are no breakfast tacos. Nope.

In Jersey, we get pork roll, egg and cheese sandwiches, and bagels with a schmear.

As we're paying the check, the woman we've seen every day behind the counter strikes up a friendly conversation.

I tell her we love the place.

I curiously ask if she's the owner.

Her response floors us. šŸ˜®

"Oh, no, I'm just the manager," she says with downcast eyes and a slight chuckle.

Hubs and I quickly glare at one another.

At the same time, we say: JUST??!!

I le...

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How I Made $18,000 on Clubhouse ā€” and How You Can, Too

Smitten.
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Itā€™s a word I use when I talk about my husband.
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And Clubhouse.
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I joined Clubhouse in January. I quickly fell in love with it. Itā€™s audio-only so itā€™s perfectly in line with my style.
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Maybe itā€™s because itā€™s easyā€”no on-camera video or long written posts.
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Anyway, when I speak on Clubhouse, my delivery, style, and vibe attract people.
Many listen. Some hire me.
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Thatā€™s right. Iā€™ve generated šŸ’° $18,000 šŸ’°in revenue from Clubhouse, and you can, too.
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Simply by knowing how to talk about yourself in a concise, helpful, and personable way so people want to connect with you.
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šŸ‘€Ā Here'sĀ the secret:
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You donā€™t have to share all the details of your life and career. You just have to share the right ones at the right moment.
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After finding my way around Clubhouse in those first few weeks, I quickly learned how to share my knowledge, wisdom, and experiences so it adds value and helps someone get clarity.
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Your Most Valuable Piece of Content Isn't What You Think

If this wacky Pandemic has revealed one thing about entrepreneurs, itā€™s this:

Most people donā€™t feel comfortable talking about themselves online.Ā 

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Even those with exceptional talents and experience.Ā 

šŸ’„They shrink back from sharing their stories.Ā 

šŸ’„They say too muchā€¦or the wrong things..so prospects click somewhere else.

šŸ’„ They ā€œkind ofā€ think they have a story thatā€™s worthy of sharing.

Still, deep down inside theyā€™ve convinced themselves otherwise.Ā 

These are the common themes Iā€™ve been seeing and hearing online and with clients since last March when the health crisis hit.Ā 

Itā€™s especially rampant on Clubhouse.

People are messaging me about their deep fears around what to say when introducing themselves and how to say it.Ā 

Then I get the follow-up DM:

  • I need more clients.
  • Business is slow.
  • Sales stink.Ā Ā 

Ā And what I tell them is, ā€œ...

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How the Ruthless Streets Created a Poet

On Monday night, a young man who calls himself an ā€œunsigned artistā€ on Clubhouse was in a room (similar to a chat) with me and 250 others.

The topic was speaking with confidence.Ā 

The man raised his hand, asking for feedback on a poem about the ruthless streets and people heā€™s known all his life. Ā 

Clubhouse is an audio-only app, so everyone in the room could only hear this manā€™s voice.

A deep baritone enveloped with the thickness of the streets.Ā 

His avatar was a logo; we had no idea what he looked like. Ā 

We went merely by the sound of his voice, his mumbled words, his quick cadence.

It was nearly impossible to understand his words.

He raced awkwardly through his poem and asked for feedback.

HeĀ apologized for sounding ā€œso ghetto."

One of the moderators on stage with me asked him respectfully to slow down, enunciate and recite the poem again.šŸŽ¤

He did. Ā 

The feedback came in heaps of praise and love for this young man who talked about why heā€™s so unsureā€”even embarrassedā€”abo...

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How to Captivate Prospects at Networking Events

šŸ—Got a goal to get more clients in 2020?Ā 

šŸ—Want to learn how to easily captivate prospects when networking?Ā Ā 

Iā€™m launching aĀ new online courseĀ on how to create a clear and simple introduction when meeting new people at networking events.

This is perfect if youā€™re frustrated with your 30-second introduction and want to know the right words to use, and how to confidently explain yourself so folks will listen and want to hireā€”and refer you.Ā Ā Ā Ā 

I'm looking toĀ beta test the materialĀ in exchange for feedback and testimonials. The course value is $597! No charge for you!

Here are some things we MAY cover:

Ā ā€¢ Connecting to the audience (knowing exactly what people want from you & tailoring your message)Ā 

ā€¢ Simplifying your introduction so itā€™s crystal-clearā€”and intriguing

ā€¢ Tapping testimonials for sharing jaw-dropping praise and results from your happy clients

ā€¢ Developing your voice: Owning your words so you sound genuine, not ā€œsalesyā€

ā€¢ Using body language so your message is...

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