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- Video for Marketing and Credibility - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageHas the thought of being in the movies ever appealed to you? Dreamed of having your own television show? Want to be seen by hundreds, thousands, and even millions of viewers? If you said yes, then video is for you. Video is one of the hottest marketing tools around. Not only is it great for ...
Views: 1624 - Aspiring Best selling Authors - Distractions Can Hamper You - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhether you plan to write an online best seller e-book author or a more traditional book, you will have to finish that book before you actually get anywhere. No matter how good your intentions you may find it near impossible to get your book done unless you are aware of on fact; distractions ...
Views: 1621 - Is Your Website Visitor Ready? - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Kathleen GageFar too often people say, “My business is not working.” Yet when they are given the solution for what to do, they don’t take advantage of it. For example, there was one Shark Tank participant I had a phone conversation with after he appeared on the show. He was frustrated that he didn’t get the ...
Views: 1619 - Today is the day - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? Unfortunately, this happens more times than not. Whether it be to eat ...
Views: 1619 - Are you defined by your trophies, awards and recognitions? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageSeveral years ago I listened to spiritual teacher, Ram Dass, talk about when he consciously chose to let go of many of his material possessions. He said the freedom he felt was incredible. He reached a point where he didn't need to define himself by outward evidence. I found it an interesting ...
Views: 1605 - Why are some people so opposed to playing big? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageLike many people, I belong to a wide range of social media groups. They run the gamut from business, spiritual, running, health, animal well being, and book clubs. More times than not, there is great information being shared by members. Discussions can be lively and often, push buttons. ...
Views: 1600 - Boost Your Online Business While Generating Revenues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageSomething that will boost your business, your revenues and your expert status more than just about anything is information product development. There are various types of information products you can develop; those that are used specifically for building your opt-in subscriber list, those that ...
Views: 1598 - Turning our situations from frightening to enlightening - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageNo matter where you turn, fear seems to be a topic of conversation for so many. Turn on the news, read the newspaper, watch television…it’s there. Truth be told, there is a major shift underway. This shift can be frightening to some, enlightening for others. The fear comes from the outward ...
Views: 1598 - Hidden Opportunities for Bestselling Authors - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you an author looking for effective ways to gain visibility for you and your book? There are some very simple (not necessarily easy) ways to do this. If your book is a self help, business, spiritual or virtually any topic that can be developed into a workshop you host your own free one ...
Views: 1597(1 vote) - Creating Multiple Streams of Income - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the areas I specialize in is the creation and development of information products. If they don't know it when they first come to me, within a short period of time my clients learn the importance of packaging their knowledge into information products. Once developed the need to ...
Views: 1593 - Teleseminars - One of the Most Important Forum Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWithout a doubt, forums are a great way to promote teleseminars. When you belong to a handful of forums that are very targeted and consistent with your market with daily posting you can gain some great visibility. However, it goes beyond simply posting as a way to promote your event. The number ...
Views: 1591 - Social Networking Etiquette...Why should I accept your invitation? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWith the onslaught of Social Networking opportunities some people seem to think common sense and manners don’t apply. The reality is, Social Networks are like any other type of network. Most sane people wouldn’t walk up to someone at a business meeting, ask for their card and say, “Okay, now you ...
Views: 1590 - Attention Authors! Sell Lots of Books with Teleseminars! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you’re an author, speaker, coach or consultant, it’s likely you know how important it is to market your products and services. The challenge for many professionals is not only what to do, but how to do it. Additionally, knowing what is a wise investment in their marketing and what is not. ...
Views: 1588(2 votes) - Are You Guilty of Annoying Others via Social Networks? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe saga of my recent Facebook ousting continues. Not only have I not been able to get back on FB, I still have no idea as to why I got “excommunicated” in the first place. However, I have found the experience to be one of introspection. As a matter of fact, many people, myself included, are ...
Views: 1585 - Are you still singing "The Economy is Slow" Blues? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the last few days I have had several conversations with friends and clients about their businesses. Many are thrilled with the fact business is picking up while others immediately go into, "The economy is still slow. That's why my business isn't picking up." For some, The Economy is ...
Views: 1581 - 3 Reasons You May Be Losing Business ... Without Knowing Why - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageUnbeknownst to you, you may be losing business for a very simple reason. Not to your competitors, but due to your own inability to see how your actions, or lack thereof, may be negatively impacting how people view you. The fact is, many people rely on word of mouth marketing and many miss ...
Views: 1579 - Are media releases worth the effort? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen it comes to media releases, also known as press releases, there are mixed feelings as to whether or not they are worth the effort. If done right, they can be well worth the effort. However, they can also be a complete waste of time for many people. To assure the greatest result for your ...
Views: 1561 - How to Determine Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageOur experiences are what move us into our life’s work. The choice is whether to respond to whatever life throws at us in a proactive way and keep moving forward, or stay stuck and flounder about. There are people fulfilling their life’s work each and every day. Some are visible in the ...
Views: 1557 - Online market research – find out what’s hot and what’s not! - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important things you can do as you grow your business is to know who your market is and what they want. A great way to find out what’s “hot” is to conduct online research. Although a great recommendation, many people have no clue where to begin. Often marketing experts tell you ...
Views: 1557 - Whatever You Believe to Be True… You Are Right! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you heard people talk about how slow business is right now? Read virtually any newspaper, watch newscasts, listen to commentaries and you’ve likely been exposed to the “business is slow” conversations. Millions of people are holding daily conversations about how slow things are. On the ...
Views: 1546 - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 1541 - Are you really who you say you are? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I “pounded the pavement” looking for opportunity. I tried just about everything; except one thing; being myself. What I discovered was this; as long as I tried to be someone other than who I am, my success was always an arms distance away. Are you trying to be someone you’re not? ...
Views: 1537 - 10 Insights into Being an Influencer in Any Industry - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHave you ever wondered how some people seem to succeed with ease while most struggle to build their business? There are some commonalities with those who are “making it happen.” Here are ten essential insights to building a highly successful and influential business in today’s ...
Views: 1536 - Online Best Seller EBook - The Dos and Don’ts of Launching - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAn online best seller book (eBook) is a bit different from your traditional book, especially when it comes to the actual launching and marketing of your creation. An eBook's success depends heavily on how you present in on the Internet, where it will have to compete with hundreds or even ...
Views: 1535 - Today is the Day - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageHow often have you said, “Today’s the day!” regarding something you are committed to changing. Yet, by day’s end you either didn’t do what you said you would do or you did something that directly sabotaged your success? Unfortunately, this happens more times than not. Whether it be to eat ...
Views: 1534 - Benefits of Using CreateSpace for Self-Published Authors - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Kathleen GageWhen I wrote my first book nearly 15 years ago, being a self-published author carried a stigma. For some reason, you were not considered a “real” author if you went the self-publishing route. Fast forward to today and it’s a completely different reality. Authors have a plethora of choices in ...
Views: 1531 - Teleseminars - Make Lots of Money With One Simple Strategy - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat it takes to succeed and make a great living with teleseminars is to repurpose your content in order to extend the revenue potential. It's one thing to offer a teleseminar and something completely different to know how to monetize the content in many ways. The fact is repurposing ...
Views: 1522 - The Value of Push/Pull Marketing In Growing Your Six-Figure Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GagePush/Pull marketing is exactly as it sounds. At times you are “pushing” information out to your market and at other times you are implementing strategies to “pull” consumers to you. Regardless of whether you are selling someone else’s products and services (affiliate sales) or your own, if ...
Views: 1521 - The Old Model vs. The New Model of Online Book Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageRecently I surveyed a group of several hundred authors. "What's your greatest challenge with marketing and selling your book(s)?" was the only question asked. The results were as follows: 38% knowledge 33% time 17% money 7% fear 5% other It’s not surprising ...
Views: 1518 - Gain Clarity in your Business - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people seem to wander hopelessly around trying to gain clarity on their life (and business) purpose. Your business is a powerful vehicle to impact countless individuals in an amazing way. But before you can impact you must be clear. So how do you gain clarity? 1. Have the willingness to ...
Views: 1514 - Internet marketing - Why do people refuse to listen to the truth? - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageIf there's one thing that pushes my buttons more than just about anything it's the people who absolutely refuse to listen to what the truth is about Internet marketing and making money on the Internet. No matter how many times they hear the truth, read it or watch it on a video, for some ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - How’s your back-end? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageOne of my favorite shows is - America\'s Got Talent. I really enjoy watching raw talent come up from the ranks. There\'s great talent and there\'s... well, let\'s just say, less than great. Week after week acts are eliminated until one stands victorious as the winner. The mere fact that a ...
Views: 1491 - How to Get Your Book “Discovered” by the Media - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve either completed the book, or you are near completion, and now you’re looking for ways to raise awareness about your book. You’re looking for readers, and lots of them. There are many great ways to gain visibility for your book. However, the sooner you work on publicity the better. ...
Views: 1488 - That Which We Resists Persists - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageBy now just about everyone has heard of how powerful our thoughts, words and beliefs are. Yet, for some unknown reason people subject themselves to listening to and talking about how bad things currently are with the economy. Over and over we hear how absolutely terrible things are. The fact is ...
Views: 1485 - Authors: Simple ways to generate multiple streams of revenue from nonfiction books - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2017 from Kathleen GageAs an author, it’s likely you not only want to write, you also want to make money from your writing. If you simply want to write and have no interest in generating revenues, this post is likely not for you. However, if you want to make a living from your writing, read on. The first thing to ...
Views: 1480 - 5 Ways to Effectively Market Your Book - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Kathleen GageOne of the most important activities an author needs to engage in is marketing your book. Yet, many leave it to chance and sales suffer as a result. When you sell books, you open up lots of opportunity. When my book, Power Up For Profits; The Smart Woman’s Guide to Online Marketing was ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Surrender to Know Deep Fulfillment - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageSeveral decades ago, I began studying goal setting as if my life depended on it. I was committed to learning anything and everything I could about how to set goals and "have it all". I was certain that having it all would bring me a very deep level of happiness. My motivation was the fact that ...
Views: 1477 - Teleseminars - Using Your Sig File in Forums For Visibility - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageMore every day experts are finding forums a great way to promote their teleseminars. I am a proponent of participating in only a few forums you can post to on a regular basis rather than dozens you have no time for. A great way to increase your telseminar visibility is to effectively use your ...
Views: 1472 - Integrity is a highly overused word for many entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1457 - 10 Tips to Make 2012 Productive, Profitable and Blessed - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageThis is the time of year many professionals set goals and resolutions for the coming year in hopes of making the coming year better than the year before. Unfortunately, most goals are forgotten within a short period of time. Often this is due to trying to do too much with too little. Here ...
Views: 1456 - A Simple Formula for Fast, Easy and Profitable Product Development - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen became a professional speaker nearly 16 years ago something I heard over and over from seasoned speakers was to develop product. These sage words made a huge difference in the success of my business. Why? Because no matter what is happening with the economy having various information ...
Views: 1456(3 votes) - 7 Steps to Go From Unknown to Powerhouse Influencer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’ve heard (and you know) the more visible you are, the better. Whether you are an author, speaker, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, the more visible you are to your “sweet spot” clients, the easier it is for them to make a decision to invest in your products and services. And ...
Views: 1455 - 10 Simple, Yet Effective, Strategies to Get Powerhouse Testimonials - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’re looking for effective ways to increase your revenues. One of the simplest is with testimonials. A testimonial is simply a third party endorsement of your products and services. Having someone put their stamp of approval on what you do is more powerful than you talking about ...
Views: 1442 - Success is not always convenient - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn a recent conversation with a colleague of mine the topic of business integrity came up. Actually, I’ve had this type of conversation many times during the nearly 20 years I’ve been in business. It seems in some circles the word integrity means something completely different than in other ...
Views: 1440 - Being nice is keeping you broke - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageHow often do you have someone who sends you an email with, “I have a couple of quick questions.” As you read their questions you quickly realize it will require a fair amount of time to respond to all of them. Wanting to be polite, the temptation is for you to respond. It’s not that you ...
Views: 1425 - Life’s work, purpose, passionate work, living in power - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageFor years I held back, thinking success was for others but not for me. It wasn’t until I was willing to step out in a big way that things began to change. And change they did! I went from struggling day-in and day-out to having an abundance of money, business, and impact. Not only had my fear ...
Views: 1423 - Are you pushing enough with your online marketing? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAnyone who has been marketing online for any period of times knows you have to use many different methods to achieve a solid outcome. Most everything will fall into two primary categories; push marketing and pull marketing. Online push marketing is literally “pushing” information to your ...
Views: 1423 - Who cares about your opinion? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2014 from Kathleen GageMost mornings I check discussions on a few of my favorite groups on LinkedIn and Facebook. Today the discussion of blogging was posted on one of my writer’ groups. “Do you blog? On what?” were two questions posted on a Facebook Group. The woman who posted wasn’t sure what to write about. ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Are you pushing enough with your online marketing? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Kathleen GageAnyone who has been marketing online for any period of times knows you have to use many different methods to achieve a solid outcome. Most everything will fall into two primary categories; push marketing and pull marketing. Online push marketing is literally “pushing” information to your ...
Views: 1417 - Teleseminars - A Winning Price Point For Backend Products - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageI am a proponent of finding numerous ways to turn teleseminar content in multiple streams of revenue. When I first began offering teleseminars seven or eight years ago I didn't realize the revenue potential. Because of this I likely left hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. You don't ...
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