This past weekend I had the pleasure of being a featured guest on radio show, Success Again! Radio/TV veteran and host, Dick Heatherton was a delight to talk with and we had a great time discussing what it means to take a no-excuses approach to your business, and your life.

Dick’s show is all about overcoming (perceived) tough times in order to be successful. In fact, Dick asked me straight out what are the specific steps listeners can take to be successful in their business, especially in this economy. Listen in to hear my answer to that (hint: opportunities are all around you!)

I think you’ll enjoy it. Share your comments with me below.

The notes just keep pouring in from the 175 attendees of the Mindset Retreat I completed last week in Miami. Seriously, these were some of the finest entrepreneurs, hearts wide open, big visions, ready to receive and eager to serve in a big way. I shared with them that, to make a lot more in their business and experience ‘financial independence’ they must get their passion and purpose out there in a MUCH bigger way. And they happily accepted my challenge. We experienced 3 days of transformational personal growth content, raw honesty and transparence (on my part and theirs) on what it takes to easily change your mindset for success, and the exact tools needed to get out of your way, get unstuck, play a WAY bigger game in your business, and bring your message out to the world, so that you can get handsomely rewarded for it while making a massive difference. Huge breakthroughs all around! The dozens and dozens of video testimonials blew me away…

If you weren’t there live, Rebecca, you’ll want to make a point to be at the next one, for sure. It truly was transformational. You can watch an inspiring segment of it from the comfort of your home (I actually wave to you from stage!) Grab a big notebook as you’ll want to take a lot of notes. Then, get cozy, click on this link and prepare to be inspired: www.clientattractionlivestream.com

And finally, this is YOUR chance! If you’ve wanted to work with me directly and privately to multiply your business, no matter what level of success you’re currently experiencing (start-ups and multi-6-figures alike), then go here to see what programs I’m currently making available. Time’s running out and we’re almost full since the Mindset Retreat, so I’d act FAST if I were you. Wooohooo! Can’t wait to work with you this year: www.clientattractionwinnersacademy.com

QUOTE: “Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.” – Ghandi

Sometimes, despite the stellar marketing plans, our “positive thinking”, our resolve, our determination and manifesting, we have doubts about whether we can really “do” this. Let’s admit it. Sometimes fear steps in anyway, despite our best intentions. The inner doubt begins to take over and we wonder if it’s really going to “happen”.

Thing is, the way we feel about our business directs the actions that we take. And of course, the actions we take (in marketing and otherwise) inevitably create the results we experience in our business. Those actions we choose to take (or not) determine how many clients we have, our level of 1ncome, and the opportunities that we take advantage of.

So, that said, how we FEEL and ACT is crucial in the process of creating the business we want. But often, especially in times of doubt, we’re not sure how to get back to a good-feeling place, do we? We want the direction of our business to change, we want a solution to our problems to arrive. Essentially, we want a “miracle” to show up and take care of everything.

If you’re at all spiritual like I am, you already know intellectually that when we expect a miracle, a miracle shows up. If we have faith that good things are on their way, they show up, and there’s a lot to be said about positive expectation. This isn’t about positive thinking. This is about faith and positive expectation and faith counts for everything in this game.

Problem is, most people have a difficult time actually staying in a place of deep faith that what they envision for their business (and their life) is on its way. It takes a lot of courage to BELIEVE that the results are indeed coming. But when you believe, that process of faith is the biggest magnet for bringing prosperity to your business and into your life.

So, how do you have faith when the current situation you are experiencing doesn’t quite match the situation you want to create? ACT AS IF. Acting “as if” helps give you the confidence to act in a different way, to be more bold, to have less doubt.

What would actually happen if you believed that the solution, change or miracle you were looking for was actually on its way to you right now? Would you change the way you act and feel? Asking yourself the following question, how would you respond?

• Would you walk into your purpose with more assurance?
• Would you feel more confident?
• Would you trust yourself more?
• Would you trust that the actions you’re taking would yield results?
• Would you see the speed bumps as just that, a speed bump, instead of a mountain?
• Would you feel more powerful?
• Would you feel more empassioned by your purpose?
• Would you move with more intent?
• Would you feel more awake and await your next opportunity?
• Would you be less afraid?
• Would you sweat the little details less than you do now?
• Would you act with speed?
• Would you feel a bit more confident about the fact that all things will “work out”?
• Would you follow your intuition a bit more?
• Would you act from your heart rather than from your “shoulds”?
• Would you give yourself the permission to let go of the doubt?
• Would you feel more grateful about your life?
• Would you step up, knowing you could not fail?
• Would you play a bigger game?
• Would you have more courage and bravery?
• Would you quiet down those gremlins?
• Would you say yes to more opportunities?
• Would you know that everything is going to be OK?
• Would you be open to receiving more boldly?
• Would you move ahead with more confidence?
• Would you remember that you are always guided?

My experience is that your answer to all of these questions is YES. And when you FEEL this way, you begin to ACT this way. And when you ACT with boldness, with confidence, with trust, faith and positive expectation, nothing can stop you. Success and abundance in your business are inevitable.

But it’s your choice how you choose to feel. Terrified, doubtful, unsure? Or confident, bold, unstoppable. Which do you choose? And how will your results, your life be affected because of that choice.

Your Assignment:

Take a pad of paper and pen, and create some quiet, contemplative space. Then, at the top of the sheet of paper, write down the following question:

“If I understood the “hugeness” of the miracle that is being created for me right now, at this very moment, the miracle that’s already on its way to me, how would I begin to FEEL and ACT differently in my business?”

Then write, write, write. And see what comes up. Then make the conscious decision to FEEL what you’ve written, and then to ACT from THAT place. When you do, the miracle, change or solution you’ve been asking for has no choice but to show up.

If you’re not yet attracting only “A” clients in your practice, you need to start using proven, tried-and-true marketing techniques. I recommend the complete Client Attraction Home Study System. It’s everything you need to create a marketing message that will appeal to the best clients for you. It avoids all the unnecessary stuff and instead gives you the most important things to do to find your niche, get out there in a big way, set up simple, solid systems, so you consistently fill your pipeline and continually get new clients. It’s all step-by-step, not a big mishmash of things. So, you do step one of the system, and when you’re done with that, you move on to step two, and so on. So easy. All the tools, scripts, templates, and examples are handed to you on a silver platter. You ca n get yours at www.theclientattractionsystem.com.

2010 Client Attraction LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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I just had to share this photo with you… Last Monday, Derek and I drove the convertible into New York to meet friends for brunch. While we ‘girls’ did some last minute dress shopping for my Mindset Retreat next week, our guys found a gem of a place to enjoy the afternoon: a hip rooftop bar in Manhattan’s super-cool Meatpacking District, overlooking the Hudson River — complete with Astroturf, one of my secret guilty pleasures. The view was stunning, especially at sunset! I was in heaven.

Speaking of the Mindset Retreat, just a few minutes ago, I stopped to think about the fact that we’ll be changing 175 people’s lives in 3 days. My eyes welled up in tears. I’m in such anticipation of the event that I honestly haven’t been able to sleep at night. We’re gonna change some lives in a big way, and there’s no better feeling for me.

If you can’t join us in Miami this week though, for any number of reasons, I’ve got something really, really cool for you! I’m letting you join me at the Mindset Retreat, from the comfort of your home, and at no-charge, via online LiveStream Video broadcasting (live!) This is where you can log on to your computer, at a designated time, and through the magic of technology, you can watch me teach on stage live and in real-time. Seriously, how cool is THAT!? And the best news is, it’s free, but only if you’re among the first 400 to register. Go here now to register to watch me live on stage, direct from your computer (hurry, though, because there are only 200 spots available!). I can’t wait to wave to you from stage.

We’ve been hearing from many of our subscribers and clients who *really* want to come out for the event but had conflicts or other commitments or just couldn’t make the investment, at least not this time. And, we totally understand… but we also knew there HAD to be a way to include you at this event, somehow, even if it’s just for ONE powerful session of the Mindset Retreat. It’s called: Online video broadcasting of the LIVE event. (more…)

Have you ever become a victim of your own perfection paralysis when it comes to marketing yourself? I talked to a few clients this week who have been toying with the idea of putting together a talk to promote their services for months but haven’t done anything about it. The problem is they’re waiting to have the talk written, finished, practiced, the flyer completed and have a list of marketing sources that are lined up to promote the thing before actually selecting a date and getting it done. NONSENSE!

If I’d waited to have all things perfectly settled before moving forward with a talk, I’d still have only 3 or 4 clients in my practice, and believe me, I wouldn’t be moving forward very quickly. Instead, I believe in scrapping this traditional route and going backwards. Ask any clients of mine and they’ll tell you I’m notorious for getting my clients to commit to a date 4 weeks from today (yes, we actually have them pull out their calendar and select the date right then and there) and book the space, time, and title of the talk, before anything else is done.

What are my clients’ reactions? Yup, you guessed… “YIKES! I need to get my butt in gear and get things going! I’m giving a talk in 4 weeks!!!”

Magically, everything always gets done. The talk is written, finished, practiced, the flyer is completed and they have a list of marketing sources lined up to promote the thing, and always before the deadline. I call this being PULLED forward by your marketing, instead of being a victim of Perfection Paralysis.

When you set yourself up to stop procrastinating and to start working to make it happen, it works every time. In the past, I too have dragged my feet on picking a date for an event I wanted to give. ‘Should I have it in the summer, should I wait ’til fall?’ Since nothing was happening, I pulled out my calendar, picked a date, gave my credit card number to reserve the space and then made it happen, and you can too! There’s nothing like setting a deadline and getting in gear to make it happen.

Your Client Attraction Assignment:

Your turn. Are you procrastinating putting together a seminar or big event to market your services and reach out to your prospective clients? End the questioning NOW and just pick a date. Commit and then everything will fall into place because you’ll HAVE to get it done. Now, that’s what I call being pulled by your future. Use your coach or a buddy as an accountability benchmark, and then send them an email with the date of your newly scheduled seminar or workshop. The most accountable thing you can do though is to pay for the space ahead of time. That’ll get you moving! 🙂

If you’re not yet attracting only “A” clients in your practice, you need to start using proven, tried-and-true marketing techniques. I recommend the complete Client Attraction Home Study System. It’s everything you need to create a marketing message that will appeal to the best clients for you. It avoids all the unnecessary stuff and instead gives you the most important things to do to find your niche, get out there in a big way, set up simple, solid systems, so you consistently fill your pipeline and continually get new clients. It’s all step-by-step, not a big mishmash of things. So, you do step one of the system, and when you’re done with that, you move on to step two, and so on. So easy. All the tools, scripts, templates, and examples are handed to you on a silver platter. You can get yours at www.theclientattractionsystem.com.

2010 Client Attraction LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Fabienne Fredrickson, The Client Attraction Mentor, is founder of the Client Attraction System , the proven step-by-step program that shows you exactly how to attract more clients, in record time…guaranteed. To get your F.R.E.E. Audio CD by mail and receive her weekly marketing & success mindset articles on attracting more high-paying clients and dramatically increasing your in.come, visit www.clientattraction.com.

I flew to California last week to be featured in a documentary on women who’ve become highly successful by taking their businesses online. It was a fun adventure, with hair, makeup, and a close to 3-hour interview in my suite at the Ritz Carlton. Director and producer of the film, Kim Doyal, was great to work with. In fact, I was really touched that she was literally moved to tears by some of the concepts I was sharing on film about our duty as entrepreneurs to get our message out there in a big way. It’s tentatively titled Women In Business 2.0. Can’t wait for you to see it. I’ll let you know when it’s out.

While in Los Angeles, I hosted a Coaching Intensive in my suite, where a small handful of yummy entrepreneurs joined me in-person for a full day so I could tweak and transform their businesses for profitability, get clarity on their marketing message and positioning in the marketplace. In fact, for ALL of them, I actually took over and mapped out their marketing plans for them (they made me autograph the flip charts of each of their plans!), including their programs, packages and rates, proprietary systems and signature talks. We laughed a lot, made full use of the flip chart, and even made one ‘tough cookie’ tear up and lose her breath when I changed her business right in front of her eyes in about 2 minutes, including a new domain name, and plan for easily making $120,000 in her first year in business. (We shot some videos afterwards of them sharing their experience with me so you can feel like you were there with us. I’ll be posting them on the Coaching Intensive site in the next few days.) These are so fun for me, and create such great results so quickly, that I’ll be hosting another one soon on the East Coast. Watch here for upcoming dates.

You’ve heard me get on my soapbox several times about needing to really hone in on your target audience BEFORE you go out there and market yourself extensively. One of the major reasons this is so important is that most people make the mistake of trying to market to EVERYBODY, fearing that if they niche themselves too much, they’ll narrow down their prospective client pool too much. As a result their marketing is less than compelling and doesn’t pull ANY clients in.

We now know that being a generalist is not Client Attractive, quite the contrary, because EXPERTS make more per hour than generalists, the media is ONLY looking for experts and not jacks-of-all-trades, experts stand out in the marketplace and it’s much easier to market to a specific group than it is to a whole bunch of different people. Otherwise, our message isn’t compelling enough and we don’t catch anyone’s attention. (more…)

Relationships, like never before, are the heart and soul of your business and the foundation for your success. Sadly, far too often entrepreneurs enter into business relationships without a full understanding of the purpose of the relationship and without the proper structure. In this month’s Special Topic call, we’ll reveal the most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs in their affiliate relationships, and how to avoid them, how having an affiliate program can be a large part of your marketing strategy, what kind of joint venture partners you should be looking for and the number one most neglected detail of any partnership. If you’re wondering how to increase your business with affiliate relationships, do whatever you can to be on this live call.

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