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Success Is Built On Relationships!
February 23rd, 2010 | 
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Are you a solo business owner, free agent, consultant or entrepreneur who started your business with high hopes of success but have found it to be challenging or is just not happening? Have you delivered your 30 second elevator speech, given out business cards, attended networking events with no results? Are your profits down?
Powerful Outcomes
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There is energy and commitment that participants bring to a Mastery Group. Participants challenge each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty and respect. Each member’s participation is vital.
You are wanting to take your business to the next level |
Live Meetings, In Person or via Telephone, Once a Month for 2 Hours PLUS Emails in between. |
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The Mastery Group is limited to 8 entrepreneurs who are determined to be successful! |
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Time Commitment of 4 months. You must commit to this for yourself and the group. |
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Your investment is only $225 per month as a Pilot member (regular price $275). That’s a savings of $200 over 4 months! |
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Plus You Will Each Have an Exclusive Half Hour with me, Marshall Brown, once a month. |
Be a part of this initial group that starts in March!
This will be the first of many Mastery groups to be held. so don’t let the name fool you – you get the same quality, same attentiveness, same encouragement …just at a reduced rate for the first 8 participants.
I understand that it can be a big step, click here to read more.
Marshall
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CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
Entrepreneurs are people who will make decisions, take action, and think that they can control their own destinies. They are often motivated by a spirit of independence which leads them to believe that their success depends on raw effort and hard work, not luck.
Studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs possess these characteristics:
1. Self-confidence
This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities.
2. Achievement Oriented
Results are gained by focused and sustained effort. They concentrate on achieving a specific goal, not just accomplishing a string of unrelated tasks.
3. Risk Taker
They realize that there is a chance of loss inherent in achieving their goals, yet they have the confidence necessary to take calculated risks to achieve their goals.
So which of these three main characteristics is the most important? Believe it or not, it has to be self-confidence. Without self-confidence, nothing else is possible. If you don’t believe in your abilities, then the first challenge that arises may knock you off the path to achieving your goals. Here are a few things to keep in mind for maintaining a higher level of self-confidence.
Positive Thinking
Well, it all starts with a positive attitude, doesn’t it? Believing that something good will happen is the first step. Negative thinking simply is not allowed. You must truly believe that there are no circumstances strong enough to deter you from reaching your goals. Remember too, that positive thinking can be contagious. When positive thinking spreads, it can open doors to new ideas, customers, friends, etc.
Persistent Action
Now all of the positive thinking and believing in the world is useless if it is not applied towards a goal. You have to take action, no excuses are allowed. This action must also be persistent. Trying once and then giving up is not going to be enough. Keep at it one step at a time. If you can’t get by a certain step, then find a creative way to try again or just go around it.
At the beginning of this article I identified a few traits that are common among successful entrepreneurs. You should be able to look ahead and see yourself where you want to be. Now just maintain a strong belief in yourself and your skills, stick with it, and don’t give up. If you can do that, you’re already half way there!
If you are interested in learning more about how I can help you build your business and profits, visit:
Time To Give Back… Announcing The Entrepreneur Mastery Success Program!
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Live Meetings, In Person or via Telephone, Once a Month for 2 Hours PLUS Emails in between. |
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The Mastery Group is limited to 8 entrepreneurs who are determined to be successful! |
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Time Commitment of 4 months. You must commit to this for yourself and the group. |
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Your investment is only $225 per month as a Pilot member (regular price $275). That’s a savings of $200 over 4 months! |
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Plus You Will Each Have an Exclusive Half Hour with Marshall Brown once a month. |
, there’s more. Each Entrepreneur Mastery Success Program group member will receive a spectacular coaching audio with Marshall Brown and Valerie Sokolosky “Stand Out by Building Your Brand – How to Brand Yourself to Success!” valued at $47.95 for F-R-E-E!
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Be a part of this initial group that starts March 1st!
This will be the 1st of many Mastery groups to be held. Marshall will ask for feedback after the group completes. He is offering a reduced fee FOR THIS PILOT GROUP only! But don’t let the name fool you – you get the same quality, same attentiveness, same encouragement …just at a reduced rate for the first 8 to sign up!
Still Not Sure? Click here to read more about this program.
Top 10 Steps to Achieve SMART Goals
This is the time of year that a lot of people take time to reflect on a change they want (or need) to make. Some people call them resolutions…they are going to resolve to follow thru on the change(s). For me (and I must say a lot of my clients) that’s A LOT of pressure. I much rather would look at them as goals. Goals I want to achieve during the next year, not necessarily “resolve” them.
Making a SMART goal—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bound—is just the first step in making your goal a reality. It’s what you do after that can make or break your objective. Below are 10 essential steps to achieving your SMART goals.
1. Make sure your goal passes the SMART test. To the letter.
2. Align your goals with your values. Without values alignment, you are likely to struggle —if not fail—to implement them.
3. Share your goals with three to five key people to become more accountable. Don’t sabotage yourself: choose people who are supportive and positive.
4. Identify the resources you need to make your goal happen. For example, if your goal is to develop a website for your business, you’ll need to find a designer.
5. Identify ways to save time. Take only the short-cuts that can accelerate your progress and support your goal.
6. Detect potential obstacles. From poor work habits to limiting self-beliefs to too much on your plate—take action to clear these hurdles.
7. Pinpoint at least one daily action. The little things you do everyday are what propel you towards your goal.
8. Establish a support structure. Who or what can provide you with encouragement, advice, healthy feedback or a willing ear?
9. Identify rewards. A soak in the hot springs, a new outfit, dinner out. Little rewards along the way make achieving your goal more fun.
10. Identify an action you will take right now, after you finish this article. Do it.
Whether you personally call them goals (or resolutions), I wish you much success in achieving them. And if you have additional insights or ways you have successfully achieved your goals, let me know. I will be glad to share those with our readers.
