The days are long and warm, the tree frogs and cicadas sing from morning to night, the pace is unhurried.

I don’t know about you, but having grown up in France, I fervently believe in taking time off and that summer is a time to relax, rejuvenate and massively slow down.

I am unapologetic about this.

And so, every August, Derek and I take a break from our business for the month and dedicate our days to spending massive quality time with the kids.

No frantic schedules. In fact, no schedules at all.

We’ve strategically set up our business all year so we can do this, and you can too.

We alternate between the beach and the pool, and we punctuate our days with relaxed meals on the porch or the terrace, enjoying fresh salads and quick grilled ingredients.

Here’s a picture of us on a day trip to New York:

I’ve learned over the years, from working with so many hundreds of entrepreneurs, that for many, there is no such thing as “down time.”

That being “busy,” even on vacation, is a badge of honor.

That the American ideal of having-it-all comes with the high price of constantly being “on.”

I don’t believe in that.

I believe that you absolutely need time off and that, without it, you eventually burn out (and I’ve met many strung out entrepreneurs that prove this point).

That is not good for business.

So, I just wanted to drop you a quick (loving) note to make sure you’re taking some well deserved time off this month.

Make it count.

What do you love to do? Who do you love being with? What do you usually wish you had more time to indulge in?

Please share this with me in the comments below, OK?

Begin doing these wonderful things now.

That to-do list will wait. I promise.

That said, you won’t hear from me as much this month as I’m pretty much unplugging and just being.

And, although you don’t need my permission to do so, I would like you to do the same.

I’ll see you in September at back-to-school time, OK?

Enjoy every moment of it.

Sending you lots of love,
Fabienne

P.S. As we move back into September, I’ll be making an announcement about back-to-school, so keep an eye out! Hint: it has to do with ramping up your results in the Fall. But for now, just enjoy, OK? See you then! xo

Part of being a successful entrepreneur involves having the courage to put yourself out there in the world.

And even when you’re doing great things, and loving people up, there will still be people who are going to be “not so lovely” with you.

It’s just part of playing a bigger game. They likely think that because you’ve been given a lot, there is less abundance left for them.

I recorded a super-short video for you this week that explains why this is absolutely, most definitely not the case:

I recently received a comment on my Facebook wall that got me thinking about the mindset of other “lack” oriented people, including this young woman I talk about in the video.

(Nothing’s wrong with her. She just hasn’t been introduced to how abundance gets created through her mindset yet. I sent her love despite her comment…)

Abundance in business is largely a result of your beliefs and your expectations of what’s possible. You’ll see how when you watch the video.

I’d like you to be one of the people who believes and knows that anything is possible.

In fact, this week’s video will show you one tool I have used for years to bring abundance into my life, one that you can use too to manifest anything you want.

After you’ve watched the video, please let me know the answer to these two short questions by writing me a comment:

What is it that you really want to attract in your business and in your life? What will you write on your own goal card?

I’d love to know! Please write me your response in the comments!

Thanks so much for being part of our awesome community.

We love you!

Sending big hugs,
Fabienne

P.S. About this mindset topic and mastering the inner game of abundance: just making sure that you registered for my new and totally free online course called “Master Your Mindset.” (It’s awesome.) If you haven’t yet, no problem, but just make sure you get yourself there now and register for it. Once you’ve enjoyed the first free class, please forward the link (or this email) on to everyone you know who could use better results, so they can register too, OK? Let’s together spread the word about this free mindset training course! Thank you so much. Here’s where you get access to my new free training class. xoxo

I was chatting with my kids the other day, about a lesson I’ve learned that can apply to every aspect of life…

…especially your business.

Here’s what we talked about over spoonfuls of cereal:

The difference between successful people and those who are not yet successful is the willingness to do what others aren’t willing to do.

(Pretty powerful stuff, actually.)

I recorded this new 4-minute video for you to tell you (vulnerably) about a time I really regret not hopping on a certain plane to meet a certain group of people.

It’s about how the excuses we (unknowingly) use as entrepreneurs hold us back from really growing a business.

After watching the video, would you please get vulnerable too and tell me:

What is the primary excuse you have used in the past that, now that you’re aware of it, typically has stopped you from saying yes to big opportunities?

I’d like to hear what it is in the comments here, OK?

Let’s start taking a no-excuses approach together. It’s the only thing that will separate you from the rest.

Thank you so much for reading this today.

Sending you love, Fabienne

P.S. Oh, before I forget… did you hear about my very exciting news? I’m gifting you a free online course called “Master Your Mindset” starting today where you will learn the secrets of highly successful entrepreneurs, how they get out of their own way continually and play a bigger game in business and in life (and how you can too).

Want in? Cool, here’s where you get access to my new free class. Enjoy!!! 🙂

I have been flying high for the past 7 days…

One of the things I put in my mind movie (basically a video vision board) many years ago is an image of me speaking in front of tens of thousands of people.

This week, it happened. Twice.

I had the most awesome opportunity to speak in front of a total of approximately 14,000 high achieving young people about embracing your magnificence. And I have to say it was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever done.

I shared with them that their potential is so much more than they realize.

And that to really play a much bigger game in their life, they need to look up the ladder and reach for bigger.

I made a new 4-minute video for you that you can use in your own life and business.

This concept of looking up the ladder is something I share with my students all the time. And it creates big mindset shifts and income breakthroughs.

I’d love to hear what you get from watching this week’s video. Post a comment for me?

In the meantime, thank you for reading this today.

I’m sending you lots of love…

I believe in you and your unique brilliance.

Love,
Fabienne

p.s. Just wanted to give you a heads up that I’ll be sending you an email next week with details about an exciting, never-been-done-before Mindset Video Training Program… keep an eye out 😉

As a small business owner, there are countless people and projects clamoring for your attention, which can make it difficult to focus. Distractions often prevent you from getting your work done. Yet, executing strategies that bring you fast cash are essential to build your business quickly.

You may think there are not enough hours in the day. However, the true solution is becoming focused and sticking to your plan to complete projects. Let me share three empowering strategies that will help you improve focus and spike productivity.

1. What are your biggest time wasters?

When you think about what distracts you from work, it may be any of these activities:
• Email
• Personal phone calls
• Social media
• Errands
• Not delegating enough
• Non-money-making activities
• Other people’s priorities

Take out a piece of paper and write down what activities are the most distracting to your productivity. Getting clear on what takes you off course and competes for your attention is the first step to improving productivity. Think about what gets in your way on a daily basis.

2. Allow yourself to say no

I know you work hard, so have a little compassion for yourself. Making yourself feel bad will not help change the situation. As an entrepreneur, you never get to the bottom of your to-do list and it’s time to accept this as a fact. Take a moment to consider what you need to say “No” to in order to clear your desk for priority projects.

Here are three steps you can take situations to say “No” and guard your time:
• If what you are working on is not generating money or a big game changer, stop doing it.
• Set strong boundaries with family, friends, colleagues and even clients if needed.
• Hire childcare if you need it; even two hours a day can improve productivity.

3. Use Tools that Boost Productivity

Try any of these suggestions to become more focused and enhance your productivity.
• Get away from your desk to disrupt your routine. Try a café, the library or even work at home once a week to be super focused during this time.
• Close all non-essential windows on your computer like Facebook Twitter, email, etc.
• Let calls go to voicemail and return calls later.
• Use an egg time or countdown clock on your phone or computer for focused time periods. When the timer rings, you are done—no matter how much you’ve accomplished.

Please keep in mind you are human and tomorrow is another day. Whatever you don’t finish will be there tomorrow, but having an end time is just as important as setting time aside to focus on priority tasks.

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I encourage you to also make a list of what you need to stop doing or delegate to free up time for more important, money-generating activities. Since there are only so many hours in a day, the better you get at using your time productively and not allowing yourself to get distracted, the more you‘ll accomplish.

This is just one of the many best practices we dive deep into with the students of The Client Attraction Business School, the premier training school for growth-minded entrepreneurs looking to quickly attract more clients and make more money. If you’re interested in finding out more, visit www.ClientAttractionBusinessSchool.com for more details. To speak to an enrollment coach, click here.

I hope you’re having a truly wonderful day, productive in all ways.

Hey, I shot a new 4-minute content video this week that I think you’ll really be able to use in several ways, as it applies to both your business AND your life.

Many people I talk to think that being successful requires a lot of effort, blood, sweat and tears.

Yes, some effort is required, of course, but it’s not just what you do, it’s HOW you do it.

How you show up is almost more important than what you do.

I know, that sounds a little crazy at first, but you’ll understand more when you watch this video.

This is a simple mindset strategy, but I’ve come to realize that it’s often the simple changes we make that have the most profound impact on our results.

I would love to hear from you about which areas of your life you see yourself as a 3-bagger and what would happen to other areas of your life if you began adding more energy, focus, intention and discipline.

Share this with me in the comments below, OK?

Sending you so much love,
Fabienne

p.s. This is an important mindset shift you can begin making in your business that few people realize creates a difference. In fact, I now believe that mindset is 90% of the reason for someone’s success or lack thereof. And I’m going around the country teaching mindset this summer. Join me? You can register for my free events here. Can’t wait to give you a hug. xo

I have been riding on such a high this week…

First off, anytime I’m on a stage, sharing my wisdom and my love, I’m so, so happy.

And over the past 3 days, I’ve lovingly shown a ballroom full of entrepreneurs who deeply want to change the world (by shining their light brighter) how to do just that.

Lives were changed as they were inspired to achieve what they previously believed was impossible.

Which prompted me to share this with you too, in this week’s new content video…

Perhaps you’ve thought of shooting for something big in your business or your life, but you didn’t know if you could actually do it.

Perhaps it seemed too big, too daunting, too much of a stretch…

Maybe you didn’t even try because you were afraid you could fail, or maybe even succeed!

And here’s what I have learned over the years:

Achieving big, and I mean REALLY BIG, things in your business and life, and actually believing they can happen, is all a matter of…

PERSPECTIVE.

Yup, in fact, you can watch my 5 minute video here where I describe what I personally do (including my funny face exercise) that has me attempting what most would never attempt.

And achieving it.

It’s so easy that it’s like learning how to ride a bike or how to tie your shoes (you’ll get the reference when you watch the video).

And once you understand this one simple concept, you’ll see that all that was once impossible for you can now be easy.

I’m curious, what is it that you’ve accomplished in your life or business that once seemed impossible? Please tell me in the comments here, OK?

Can’t wait to “read” you and respond. xo

p.s. Speaking of attempting the impossible, not sure if you know, but I’m going on Tour to several U.S. cities this summer! Yes, I’m going on the road for my Millionaire Entrepreneurs Mindset Secrets road show, and for the first time ever, it’s free. Interested? Curious about where I’m going and what I’m going to talk about on Tour? I’ll be sharing more information, like how to sign up, soon… keep an eye out! 🙂

OK, I have to admit… I’m a terrible singer.

I’m good at other things, but not that.

And so I want to apologize for spontaneously going into song in this week’s new content video I made for you (it wasn’t planned).

Despite the singing though, I included some pretty useful strategies I use when things don’t go according to plan:

Listen, if life and business were all filled with unicorns and rainbows, we’d all be bored after a while (I think).

Course correction is what keeps things interesting in business and in life.

Like you, every once in a while, I experience things that don’t pan out like I thought they would, even with the best-laid plans and years of expertise.

I’d love to say I’m always in my “spiritual place” about it at first, but truth be told, I get disappointed and frustrated like the next guy.

At first.

But then, I remember the lessons I’ve gathered over these many years of experiencing frustrating outcomes and I use these 4 strategies to turn any “failure” into something positive that ultimately makes me very happy.

And successful.

I hope that it’s somehow timely for you and that you can use some of these best practices.

Enjoy! If you liked this video, share it with your network by clicking the links to the left.

And in the comments below this video, I’d love to hear from you regarding your insights on this week’s topic. Please post your comment below, OK?

No matter what level of business you have achieved, chances are you will feel confused several times along the way. It happens throughout your business growth at nearly every substantial transition. I recently learned the theory behind why confusion sets in, which is what I’m going to share with you today.

First, let’s take the word confusion and imagine cutting into two pieces. You are actually confused when different concepts get fused together. This happens when your old paradigm is not fully integrated with your new paradigm. Your business model is “out of sorts” in a way and things are not aligned to work most effectively.

Your mind is made up of different parts. The Einstein brain is the right prefrontal cortex and the Frankenstein brain is the left prefrontal cortex. What happens when you are trying to multiply your business results? The lack of alignment triggers your Frankenstein brain, which includes your ego. That’s how the panic point or terror barrier gets activated.

This is where you start to doubt yourself. You might get tripped up as you realize you don’t have enough self-esteem, the knowledge or the resources you need. As a result, you can end up going in circles, feeling confused about what your next move should be. You might feel stymied, stuck and unsure of which way to go. So, you get stalled and stagnate until you can figure it out.

Another way to look at this problem is by thinking about your future self pulling you into the future while your past and ego are working to keep you where you are. You’re being pulled in two different directions. Or you might see this as an internal tug of war. This is why you end up going in circles, feeling confused and not sure how to find your way out or move forward.

When I look back at my own journey, this has happened every time I was about to get to the next big level. Not necessarily the small steps, but the really big jumps in growth and expansion. So, if this sounds terribly familiar, take heart. You may in fact be on the verge of a large growth spurt, bringing you to a totally new level never before achieved.

Keep in mind that everyone goes through this. People don’t move ahead without experiencing a little confusion. When the clarity finally shows up and the clouds clear, your self-esteem builds and you know what to do next. Congratulations for reaching this plateau and then moving on to reach new levels in your business life.

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If you are stuck and feeling confused, there are a few things to do to move past this phase. 1. Ask your accountability buddy (do you have one?) to see if he or she has any suggestions. 2. Speak to a mentor if you have one who might provide some insight for you. 3. Find a couple of books that can help you figure out a solution to your struggles. A little education can go a long way to clear up confusion.

This is just one of the many best practices we dive deep into with the students of The Client Attraction Business School, the premier training school for growth-minded entrepreneurs looking to quickly attract more clients and make more money. If you’re interested in finding out more, visit www.ClientAttractionBusinessSchool.com for more details. To speak to an enrollment coach, click here.

Working with joint venture (JV) partners is a powerful way to grow your business. You can recommend and promote each other to extend your exposure and the number of people who learn about what you do. This is a great addition to other traditional means of list building, like collecting names at speaking engagements and offering a free gift on your website.

A recommendation from another professional adds credibility when you are being introduced to a new group of potential clients. This helps prospects open up to what you have to say and makes them more willing to consider your offer.

A good JV partner has alignment with your business
For a successful partnership, you need to have several things aligned in your two businesses:

1. You share the same target audience
2. Your businesses are not competitive
3. You are both trying to grow your business
4. You have similarly sized businesses

Reach out to potential partners
After you have identified some potential joint venture partners, the question is how do you connect with them? Below I’ve shared three different methods and each one can work very well.

1. Introductions. The best way to connect with a potential new partner is to be introduced by someone you know in common. This helps break through any possible barriers and starts to build trust early. Check LinkedIn to find connections if none immediately come to mind.

2. Leverage your intuition. Email a person you feel would be a good partner and say something like, “I keep getting these intuitive hints that we should be talking. Not sure if you believe in that sort of thing, but if you are open to it, I’d like to jump on the phone for a few minutes to see what we’re supposed to do together.”

3. Offer to contribute. If you know someone running a program with a bunch of JV partners and you’d like to be included, email and simply ask, “I see that you are having a great telesummit and I’m open to being a contributor. If you’re open to that, I would love to talk with you. There may be a way I can reciprocate and we’ll see where it goes.”

At first this kind of contact may seem awkward to you. Don’t worry, because after a little practice, you’ll feel more comfortable. Your skills will improve as you reach out to people and start getting a good response. Not everyone will be open to your offer to work together, but you don’t need them all. A few good, committed partners will help you grow your business faster than you can on your own.

Your Client Attraction Assignment
What kind of partners would you like to work with? Take time this week to look at business owners who serve the same target audience. Investigate how they work and present themselves. Make a list of the best potential partners you’ve discovered and then start reaching out.

This is just one of the many best practices we dive deep into with the students of The Client Attraction Business School, the premier training school for growth-minded entrepreneurs looking to quickly attract more clients and make more money. If you’re interested in finding out more, visit www.ClientAttractionBusinessSchool.com for more details. To speak to an enrollment coach, click here.