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- Play Your Position - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a huge fan of American Idol. Some of the feedback from the judges is very uncoach-like and disempowering. However, they emphasize several points that I love, over and over to the contestants: * Play to win. Act like you want to beat the competition. * Be consistent with who you are ...
Views: 1269 - Choosing Your Ideal Joint Venture Partner - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniCo-creating, marketing and joining forces with other people can catapult your business into six or seven figures twice as fast as you going it alone. How can you joint venture with other people? Let me count the ways … * Give your products or services as a bonus with your partner’s ...
Views: 1163 - THE BUSINESS OWNER MYTH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAs a business owner you may experience some or all of these thoughts throughout the week … * It’s a lot of work. * It’ll be overwhelming and my life will get out of control. * I don’t know how. * Employees are a hassle. * The way it is now is good enough. * The bigger ...
Views: 1124 - Peace is the Way - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’ve had several BIG aha moments in my life, but the biggest transformation has come from a single focus … peace. You’d think that with a business name like MasterPeace Coaching my focus would always be about being at peace. Not so. I get caught in the same traps as everyone else when it ...
Views: 1272 - Casualness Breeds Casualty - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt felt like a wake-up call the first time I heard the seminar leader say, “Casualness breeds Casualty.” He was referring to how we treat our goals and the people on our team. When we don’t give them our intention and attention, they fizzle instead of sizzle. I’ve never forgotten that ...
Views: 1447 - Solutions Abound - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniGot a puzzle that is unsolved? Would you like to find the missing piece? Get comfortable, sit back and open up to receive the perfect solution. Perfect solutions abound! First, pick the issue that you’d like to attract an ideal resolution. What are the elements needed to make up your perfect ...
Views: 1201 - A Game for Speedy Business Transformation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you’re sick and tired of not getting important things done or not pulling in enough money, it’s time to play a game. Games have a specific outcome, structure, and rules by which to play. If you’re ready to stop feeling whiny in a super short time frame, play the “Yes, I Can” game. It’s ...
Views: 1164 - Run A Guilt-Free Business - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniThere is a dark side to every positive personality trait. You may not even notice that you’ve gone out of balance with a value, even when it’s causing great pain in your life. I have high standards of integrity, especially when it comes to business. In the past, if I witnessed someone being ...
Views: 1120 - New Strategy Phobia - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen I want something, I immediately go into action to get what I want. I don’t do a bunch of research. I’m inspired and excited so I get my rear in gear. This is not always the best way to be when choosing a new financial investment or choosing new strategies to build a business. I’ve been ...
Views: 1322 - Panic to Profits - by Submitted on May 27, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniMy first kiss with my mate happened seconds before we jumped out of a perfectly good airplane at 14,000 feet above the earth. We met because of our love for skydiving. I’m a bit of an adventurer. Other things I’ve considered fun in the past… Skydiving and waterskiing on full moon ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - You Are Here - by Submitted on May 20, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAre you here … present and reading this article, or is a part of your brain somewhere else? Nothing really matters except how you feel right now. Focusing your energy on the past or future won’t give you much pleasure if you’re not finding joy in the now. Being present is totally under ...
Views: 1165 - Are You Asking Enough? - by Submitted on May 06, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you ask to be compensated in direct relationship to the value you give for the work you do? Do you ask for the support you need from every person that could highly impact your success? If you work from home, do you ask for peace while you work? If people work for you, do you ask for ...
Views: 1273 - How To Jump Into a New Profit Bracket - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI don't know about you, but I struggled mightily trying to figure out how to make a quantum leap. Funny thing is that anytime my profits jumped up in a significant way, it was never the way I had intended. Does that mean that you can't plan for a big profit increase? You can absolutely ...
Views: 1166 - The Reason It Feels Hard to Get Paid What You're Worth - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDarn near everyone gripes about money. I do it, too. We each have triggers about making, spending and saving money. But the one I hear the most about is not getting paid enough. Either you have an abundance of clients but they don't pay you for the real value you give or you don't have enough ...
Views: 1165 - Whatcha Gonna Do About It? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIs money, or the lack of it, giving you heartache? Needing it, spending it, and attracting it can certainly be a fun game. Yet, you may not be experiencing any joy at all. Even when you have a sufficient amount in the bank, money can still stir up emotions and give you instant stress. Most ...
Views: 1102 - Don't Wait for the Money - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt’s normal to put off things in life until you have the money to do them. But does it have to be that way? Absolutely not! Never wait until the money shows up or you’ll spend most of your time waiting. And while you wait, you’ll be thinking about the many things for which you are ...
Views: 1482 - Focus on Prosperity - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhy is it that when you need money the most, it seems the hardest to get your hands on it? The answer is because, most likely, you’ve got most of your attention on the fact that you don’t have enough money. It’s an instant log jam in the money-attraction process and it’ll make anyone a nervous ...
Views: 1314 - Partnering For Profit - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniDoing almost anything, besides meditating, is easier when you have two or more of the right people. So, why aren't more people asking for help in their business or creating joint venture relationships? Doing it alone is the trap of a self-employed mentality. Leveraging the resources, skills ...
Views: 1021 - Intentional Joint Ventures - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI've been doing joint ventures (JV's) for well over a decade. Three years ago I had a major aha moment that changed the future of every JV I do. "A joint venture is a strategic alliance where two or more parties, usually businesses, form a partnership to share markets, intellectual property, ...
Views: 2988 - Lessons From Skydiving - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniAll it took was asking my Uncle Jim once and he said yes to skydiving with me. He said he'd wanted to do it since I did my first jump. The day gave us beautiful, clear skies and no wind. He chose to do a tandem skydive so he could be harnessed onto an instructor who wears the parachute. I ...
Views: 1163 - Evidence Is There - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you want something to change, one of the first things you do is ask yourself (and others) what you can do about it. If you can take action, you do. If you're anxious, you may hold off until you feel safer. The next thing you do is look for evidence that you have done the right thing or ...
Views: 1185(3 votes) - When Reality Bites, It's Decision Time - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt was almost time for me to be wheeled into the surgery room and the surgeon came to see if I had any questions. He got into the details of what was going to happen and my heart started pounding! I had a tumor in the palm of my right hand and he was going to make a larger incision than ...
Views: 1156 - Powwow to Get New Clients Fast - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you reach for the panic button every time you think about money ... pause. This is not the time to contemplate getting a job. Don't go to your nearest friend or call mom for soothing. Stay away from consulting your team members and spouse, too. And for goodness sake, don't leak your worries ...
Views: 1171 - Get a Little Wild to Get What You Want - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniA confident mindset will make or break your dreams. Yet, sometimes action breeds confidence. So should you work on mindset or take action? I say both. (But never take action while in resistance unless the action is intentional to get you out of your funk). If you're familiar with my Speed ...
Views: 1051 - Your Money FUNnel - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2014 from Jeanna Gabellini'Tis the time of year to rethink your business model and upgrade. The easiest way to do this is to revisit (or create) your money funnel. Even if you’re a newbie, this is a great way to visually see where you want the money to funnel into your business. And for goodness sake, put the fun in ...
Views: 1373 - Focus Frequently On Your Frequency - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniIt's that time of year when business plans are made, goals are set and new practices are put in place. But of all the things you can do to increase your profits this year, there is one strategy that blows all the others away. Focus Frequently On Your Vibrational Frequency! (If you want a ...
Views: 1267 - Yes, Success Can Happen To You - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMy business seems to make major leaps in growth whenever I get fed up with the long lulls of the same ol', same ol'. Growth spurt #1 ... After my first couple of years coaching, I plateaued at $60k a year. It was covering my bills but I was working a lot. Coaching clients and teleclasses ...
Views: 1276 - You Can Totally Pull Off a Launch (And Success Isn't Dependent Upon Five Or Six Figures) - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEntrepreneurs seem to have an endless supply of ideas for new products and services. What they often lack is the follow through to take an idea into a sellable format and the marketing 'know how' to back it up. You may be living this experience right now. You have a pretty good solution to a ...
Views: 1366 - Marketing Is A Four-Letter Word - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Jeanna Gabellini"If only I knew how to market in a way that made people get the value of what I offer!" Every time one of my coaching programs had few (or zero!) registrations, I cursed marketing. I knew it was the one thing standing between my ideal clients and me. And it really ticked me off! I decided ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - Adventures in Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMan, oh, man! Why do business owners get so serious about each action step they take? Nothing in business is set in stone. There are no guarantees that if you do something well once, that it will keep on working. You could have the best product or service and you may not make enough ...
Views: 1441 - 'WISH-I'D-KNOWN-THAT' Secrets For a Six-Figure Launch - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI'd heard about six and seven-figure launches for years. I dreamed of making that much money in a short time frame but the ins and outs of pulling off that kind of launch felt totally out of my league. I'm just a business coach, not a marketing wiz ... so why try? My marketing mentor told ...
Views: 1566(1 vote) - For The Love of Money - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMany times when I sit down to write an article a title pops in my head before the content. I was singing a song from the 70's (I forget who sings it) with a chorus that says, money, money, money... MONEY! It always gives me energy when I hum it. I love money. I get very excited about it. I ...
Views: 1695(2 votes) - When sales suck, take a step back - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSeveral years back, I hosted a prosperity forum where several people were chatting about how frustrating it was to not have enough sales in their business. All of them said they were focused positively, taking all the action they could think of to reach their business goals, yet it wasn't ...
Views: 1028 - Shut the Back Door - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you want to know the single best way to pump your profits and skyrocket your success? (Wow! That’s a good bullet point for a future marketing campaign!) I’m going to give you a hint. It’s an inner game technique. Make a solid decision that you will indeed get exactly what you want in ...
Views: 1155 - Strategy Spin Cycle - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMen aren’t the only ones who like to fix the problem and dive straight into the solution. When it comes to business, sooner or later we all fall into the trap of searching for the formula that will fix our latest crisis fast. On the other hand, there can be the problem of so many solutions ...
Views: 1112 - Back Up Plans - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen you have a goal or desire that is important to you, do you ever go into mental overdrive before you see the results? I know I have. I know my coaching and teleclass clients do. You can go into overdrive in several ways: • Think about every scenario possible that could go wrong. ...
Views: 1608 - Learning Curve - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” I agree that acquiring new information can help you sift through the many choices in life and make wise ones. I also happen to think that the quest for knowledge can be a big stumbling block to success. If you have ever thought that you need more ...
Views: 1501 - Ask for the Evidence - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSometimes it seems the Universe is not hearing your requests. Your powerful self may feel like it's on vacation because you can't hear its voice. Loneliness sets in. This sets the stage for all the mischievous, lying, bad news Gremlins to come in talking their smack. These are the moments when ...
Views: 1651 - Attracting Ideal People - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhether you deliberately do it or not, you’re always looking for an ideal person. In business you look for ideal customers and/or team members who are a perfect match for the job that needs to be completed. You look for the ideal mechanic, computer repair person, babysitter, mate, ...
Views: 1584 - An Elevator Speech Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniTelling people what you do is pretty easy if they are willing to intently listen for 5-10 minutes while you give them examples and analogies. Even straightforward professions and products require a bit of dialogue. Passionate business owners have so much they want to explain that it can be ...
Views: 1535 - How to Do Disneyland and Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMy mom and I, along with my boys, drove down to Southern California to visit Disneyland. I, therefore, had six hours in the passenger seat to try to figure out the best way to navigate the Alice-in-Wonderland-like mazes that define the innards of the park. I opened my iPad and researched show ...
Views: 1344 - Make Crazy Requests & You'll Get Crazy Good Results - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniIt's fascinating how some people have no problems asking for what they want, while it doesn't occur to others to even ask. I watch the phenomenon show up in my classes all the time. People pay good money to get coached in a group program, where I promise that everyone will get coached, and then ...
Views: 1318 - The Naked Truth About Success - by Submitted on May 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniSuccess is often not pretty. We can be falling to pieces behind the scenes but the show must go on. You have to keep your big boy/girl pants on and keep doing the things you know to bring the money in the door. No matter what stage of the game you're in, there are going to be times where you ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Which Idea Is The Profitable One? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniMost entrepreneurs have an abundance of ideas but have a difficult time determining which one is worthy of their time. Who wants to pour a bunch of energy and money into a project, company or product that may give little return on investment? Nobody. You always give something a whirl because ...
Views: 1231 - Is the Stuff You're Doing Working? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniA majority of mankind bumbles through life doing things they think are good for them. But most never ask a simple question, "Is this action or behavior getting me the results I most desire?" And it's no different if you're a business owner. You get in a habit - some might call it a rut - ...
Views: 1324 - Five Practices to Increase Profits Without Stress - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniWhen your main focus is on increasing profits and expanding the reach of your marketing it's incredibly easy to be taken down a dozen rabbit holes each day. There are so many marketing, leadership and small business experts giving abundant strategies to grow your business that it creates an ...
Views: 1402 - Who Can Help and How to Ask - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI've been called a control freak, multitasker, goof ball, magnificent manifestor and just plain ole freak. I can relate to all of them. However, the one that really irritates me is when someone says I'm not very good at delegating. Why? Because I see how often it doesn't even occur to me to ...
Views: 1228 - Grow Your Business with Sheila E.'s Fun Formula - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniEven if you only have a few customers or clients, you're sitting on a goldmine. You just have to mine it. Don't have any clients? No worries, you have the ability to connect with potential fans simply by being intentional with how you interact on social media, blog posts, phone calls and ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Leadership Skills Are Critical to Profits (For solopreneurs, too!) - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniRegardless of what you think, you need to be a leader. That means everyone: solopreneurs and employees, too. And no matter what stage you find your business in, start thinking of yourself as a leader if you want to see increased profits. Each of you is a 'leader of self;' the leader of your ...
Views: 1615 - When Nothing Else Works, Use This Strategy for Weight Loss and Increased Profits - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2013 from Jeanna GabelliniI recently posted on Facebook that I lost 15 pounds in six weeks. Of all the topics I've covered before, this one received the most "likes" and comments. I was shocked. Naturally, people really wanted to know my secret. The short answer: I went on a raw foods cleanse and joined the gym. ...
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