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- #1 Way to build market reach, position expertise and generate great revenues is with speaking - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf you love to speak on the platform, you’re really good and you have outstanding material, getting paid to speak is a great way to make a living. The dream of many experts is to have a full calendar of paid speaking engagements. Nice dream and yet, for some, it is far more profitable to ...
Views: 1221 - What does your “digital footprint” say about you? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageA couple of days ago I read a post on Facebook about a woman who wrote a book on a topic I have great interest in. Being that it was a third party endorsement, I was even more eager to buy the book than if the author had touted the benefits of her own book. Since there was no link in the post ...
Views: 1148 - Make this your most profitable year ever - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageWith a new year upon us, now is a great time to put pen to paper and map out your coming year. Rather than kick back as the year comes to an end, this is the time to plan for a banner 2016. Rather than take a haphazard approach to what you are doing, determine what you really want to see ...
Views: 1262 - Why resolutions set you up for failure - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageTraditionally, this is the time of year lots of people reflect on the resolutions they set at the beginning of the year. Realizing many of their “this time I will do it” resolutions resulted in giving up, they are preparing for the next round of resolutions. Often, they will set the same ones ...
Views: 1092 - The six figure speaker mindset - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageGet on the platform. Give an incredible presentation. Make a boatload of money selling your products and services on the back-end. Can it really be this simple? Actually yes…when you know what you’re doing and you have the correct mindset. Experts around the globe are making incredible ...
Views: 1145 - If you’re fed up....then you must speak up! - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Kathleen GageHave you heard of the documentary Fed Up? I came across it as a result of a search online to do with healthy eating. In a nutshell the documentary, created by filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig and journalist Katie Couric, investigates how the American food industry may be responsible for more ...
Views: 1064 - Blab... Fad or Fabulous? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2015 from Kathleen GageThe first I heard of Blab.im was when my buddy, Brian G. Johnson posted on Facebook he was hosting a Blab. Shortly thereafter, Joel Comm was promoting his Blab. Before I knew it, many of my friends and colleagues were Blabbing and having a great time doing so. My initial thought was, “Oh ...
Views: 1379 - Do You Have the Disease of More? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Kathleen GageMore money. More time. More love. More business. I want more! Never enough. Always more. Seems this is a condition that plagues countless individuals. No matter what they have it will never be enough. Not that wanting more is wrong, but if you are not happy and grateful for what you ...
Views: 819 - Top 7 Reasons to Attend Live Events - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Kathleen GageI just returned from a live event in Miami. What a great experience. Not only did I get energized by all the great information, I was one of the trainers AND I’m on fire with a renewed sense of why I’m in business. If you’ve ever wondered if attending live events is worth it, I can assure ...
Views: 655 - Why email marketing is less effective than ever before…and what you can do about it - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2015 from Kathleen GageAsk most anyone who’s been online for any length of time if open rates on broadcast emails have gone down and the majority will give you a resounding YES! By some accounts email marketing is in proverbial toilet. Yet, there are others who say email marketing is still one of the most effective ...
Views: 618 - Is your attention span less than a goldfish? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Kathleen GageMy emails aren’t getting opened… much less read! This is an all too common issue for anyone trying to promote and sell via email marketing. People just aren’t responding to email marketing the way they once did. There are many reasons for the lackluster results… • People are on overload ...
Views: 681 - WTF or WTG? What's Going on in Your Head? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2015 from Kathleen GageHave you ever had one of those light bulb moments where something became incredibly clear? I had one of those moments this morning. My light bulb moment was this; to go from lukewarm to passionate is often as simple as changing one tiny thing… a letter of the alphabet. WTF or WTG? WTF = ...
Views: 1093 - Your success is directly proportionate to your ability to be incredibly honest with yourself - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageA few weeks ago I completed my first ever marathon. Crossing the finish line at the 26.2 mile marker was my gift to myself for my 61st birthday. It’s likely I hold the distinction of being the last to cross the finish line for the 2015 Eugene Marathon and yet, as many of my friends and ...
Views: 1072 - Podcasting Is a GREAT Way to Gain Visibility - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the speech. You’ve got the expertise, but very few people know you exist. It takes more than simply having the “thing” to be successful. You also need the visibility. Years ago there wasn’t much competition online Seems like whatever an expert introduced to ...
Views: 875 - Create Endless Opportunities to Be Featured on Blogs, Podcasts, Ezines.. - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from Kathleen GageYou've likely heard, "Success breeds success." In order to get more of something, you have to do more of something. Many experts know they must gain visibility so their market will find them, but seem to struggle with how to do this. The best way to be visible is to be visible. This might ...
Views: 931 - Animal Enthusiasts Turn Their Passion Into Businesses With Blog Paws - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Kathleen GageNot long ago I had the distinct pleasure of presenting at the Blog Paws 2015 Conference – the only conference of its type in the world. BlogPaws is the Professional Pet Blogger Network that provides a range of marketing program opportunities, along with growth and development benefits to help ...
Views: 1166 - Before Taking Advise From Someone - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2015 from Kathleen GageThere’s no shortage of people who will tell you what you should do in your business. The problem with listening to unsolicited (and even solicited) advice is that often those doling out their thoughts have no idea what’s involved with your decision. Recently, there was a posting on Facebook ...
Views: 1043 - 9 reasons millions know and love Joel Comm - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve been online for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the name, Joel Comm. Acknowledged as one of the most influential experts online, by far, Joel Comm is one of the most recognized names in the space of Internet Marketing. Yet, some newbies (and even a few old timers) in this ...
Views: 1065 - It's about pushing the limits - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2015 from Kathleen GageLife is about pushing limits. At least for some of us. In my world, if you’re not pushing limits you’re not seeing what you’re really made of. If you’re not seeing what you’re made of how will you know what you’re capable of? When I push the limits I tend to feel incredibly alive. Something ...
Views: 1641 - Productive…or not… it’s your choice - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Kathleen GageSeems lots of people are “doing it differently” in 2015. No resolutions, no goals, no pen to paper with “this is what I am going to do.” There’s a trend underfoot of simply going with the flow. Not that there is anything wrong with going with the flow… people have been doing this since the ...
Views: 1229 - 7 Common Ways People Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen GageHave you ever said you wanted something so much all you can think of is the “thing”, but your actions said something different? I daresay at some point most everyone has, myself included. Such was the case with Oregon Ducks wide receiver Darren Carrington. As the result of a bad choice ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - What is my calling? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s not uncommon to look at someone who seems to have it all together and compare our insides with their outsides. Dig deeper and you may be surprised that even the most successful people deal with fear, doubt and uncertainty. The difference though, is they have a different way of handling ...
Views: 1334 - From $10 in my pocket to this... - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Kathleen Gage“Stop. Let’s go in here,” I turned to Wayne, as we drove down auto row just outside of Sacramento, California. After abruptly leaving a town in Nevada, I was starting my life over. With a little over 100 people in the off-the-beaten path town and having experienced my fair share of trouble, ...
Views: 1281 - Skyrocket Your Blogging Results - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely that one of your resolutions for the coming year is to gain more visibility. You’re committed to be seen in a big way in 2015. Your intentions are sincere, but chances are within a very short period of time you will get caught up and fall behind. To avoid this happening to ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Defining success on your terms - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhat is success? Success in the truest sense is a very personal thing. It’s not uncommon to fall into the trap of letting others tell us what we must do to be successful or deciding for others what success should mean to them. Parents do this as do spouses. Friends do this as do bosses. ...
Views: 1377 - You have to be honest with yourself to grow your business - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2014 from Kathleen GageToday I received a message from a new client who hired me to help her get on track with growing her service based business. Her greatest challenge is knowing how to streamline her efforts to accomplish more in a shorter period of time. Like many people, she is busy all day long, but not ...
Views: 1310 - 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 - You risk being viewed as a commodity if you do this.... - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2014 from Kathleen GageI just finished reading a book filled with good information, but nothing significant stood out in the content. Actually, much of what I read I’ve read in countless other books. Truth be told, just about any Law of Attraction, inspirational and/or motivational writer could have put their name ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - An incredible way to grow your business - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from Kathleen GageOver the past couple of weeks I’ve hosted open Q&A calls where I hop on the phone and those who join in can ask me as many questions as they have in the time allotted. I’ve been offering these with no opt-in and no replay. It’s amazing how many people are showing up live. I suppose it’s because ...
Views: 1273 - Sales - You’ve got it bass ackward - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I’ll invest in sales training as soon as I make the money to do so.” I can’t even begin to count the number of times people have said this, all the while struggling to make sales. For some reason, they believe that they are going to figure out what the problem is with their sales results when ...
Views: 1253 - Your Business as a Vehicle to Positive Change - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageNot long ago there wasn’t a whole heck of a lot going on in our area that was newsworthy – in the sense of negative newsworthy. Oh no! What was the media to do? Not to worry. They had it figured out. They hashed up a shooting from 30 years ago and put the story smack dab on the front page of ...
Views: 1670 - You can’t rest on your past successes - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the years I’ve been marketing and selling online, I’ve consistently watched people struggle in their attempt to get visibility for any number of eBased products they hope to move. Whether it be gaining visibility by way of a giveaway for the purpose of building a list or selling an eBook, ...
Views: 1227 - Why List Building Has Become an Uphill Climb - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe heart of any online business is a responsive subscriber list. Without this, you are on an uphill climb to success. In the early days of online marketing, it took a lot less effort to build a subscriber list than it does today. It didn’t take much to get someone to say yes to a free ...
Views: 1153 - Viral Marketing; Indie Writers', Singers' and Artists' Best Friend - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen I first began marketing, there was no such thing as viral marketing, social media marketing or the Internet, as we know it today. Getting the word out about your products and services was costly and, oftentimes, not very effective. Authors, artists, indie songwriters and the like often ...
Views: 1220 - The Online Journey Must be Planned to Be Profitable - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people dream of making six and seven figures a year online. They’ve heard outlandish results experts in any number of industries have gotten and hope to achieve the same. Is it really possible to build a successful and profitable online business? Absolutely. But before you can generate ...
Views: 1242 - The Major Barrier to Getting Your Book Published - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhatever your perspective, your opinion or your belief, the Internet provides a platform to express it. Barriers to entry for getting your material published is practically nonexistent. The greatest barrier to entry is not getting started. Simple as that. The great news is this: the minute you ...
Views: 1267 - A Simple Solution to Making Money Online - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve found your way here, there’s a very strong possibility you’re seeking information on how to make money. Granted, not everyone is interested in this, but many are. The best way to make money online is to have a solid system in place. Yet, many people don’t know where to begin. Here ...
Views: 1181 - Self-Published Books Can Create Multiple Streams of Revenue - But Readers Need to Know they Exist - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the past becoming a self-published author was a very different experience from what it is today. There were many obstacles that are no longer limitations for today’s self-published authors. Not only was the process much more cumbersome than it is today, there was no such thing as Kindle, ...
Views: 1252 - Ready to Create Information Products? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageI just finished interviewing an expert who works with experts who want to dominate their market. I asked Greg, “What’s one thing you can recommend to any entrepreneur who wants to build their business?” “When you’re an expert, do all you can to gain celebrity status within your market,” he ...
Views: 1096 - Is 2015 really going to be different? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageThis is the time of year many people start thinking about setting goals for the coming year. Call it what you may, resolutions, intentions, outcomes, goals, it’s all the same. We set an intention to do something and more times than not, within a few days we give in, give up and say it’s just not ...
Views: 1220 - How a Strong Circle of Influence Increases Your Results - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn the years I’ve been marketing and selling online, I’ve consistently watched people struggle in their attempt to get visibility for any number of eBased products they hope to move. Whether it be to move by way of a giveaway for the purpose of building a list or selling an eBook, teleseminar, ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - Getting Published has Few Barriers to Entry - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhatever your perspective, your opinion or your belief, the Internet provides a platform to express it. Barriers to entry for getting your material published is practically nonexistent. The great news is this: the minute you post something, your writing, video or audio file is published. The ...
Views: 1243 - 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 - Series; A great way to reach more buyers and make more money - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you looking for ways to sell more of your eBooks while reaching a great market and being viewed as a leading expert? Granted, writing eBooks is a great way to be viewed as an expert, but the market reach may be in question. Enter an expert series. Working with experts is a great way to ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Do You Have IAD - Internet Addiction Disorder? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageOpportunity for content creators has never been as great as it is today. The potential, moving forward, is unlimited. Profit margins are incredibly high, market reach beyond anything we’ve ever seen and new markets emerging every day. That’s the great news. The bad news is this; with so many ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Do You Cry “Woe is Me” in Business? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageDo you wear “working on weekends and long hours” like a badge of honor? “Woe is me!” is the battle cry of many entrepreneurs. “Look how hard I am working!” I used to do the same thing as did many of my colleagues. That is, until it almost killed many of us. Not only were we wearing down by the ...
Views: 2271 - Creating Usable Information is as Easy as P-L-R - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of what industry you’re in something that can position you as a credible expert is packaging your knowledge into high value content. Whether it be a report, article, MP3 or video, content is something that sets you apart from your competition. Unfortunately, the thought and the ...
Views: 1185 - The Best 25 Cents I Ever Invested - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kathleen GageIn my twenties life was very different than it is today. I had very little belief in what is possible and how powerful our thoughts are. That is until I found a book at a garage sale called The Magic of Believing. With very little money in my pocket, I reluctantly parted with a quarter ...
Views: 1654 - Video for Marketing and Credibility - by Submitted on Dec 05, 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: 1266 - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTrends come and go. One day something’s hot, the next it’s not. Lately there’s been talk by millions of people about the law of attraction; think about what you want and it will manifest. Every month millions of dollars are spent on books, CDs, seminars, trainings and coaching sessions teaching ...
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