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- The Only Option is to Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageWith the end of the year fast approaching, now is a great time to take stock of 2004. It is likely that your company set specific goals at the beginning of the year. As you review the past year, the question that must be asked is, "Have I achieved my goals? Has my company achieved the outcomes ...
Views: 1142 - The Power and Profit of Affiliate and Joint Venture Partnerships - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageMany people marketing with the Internet are utilizing a couple of very effective strategies to increase revenues and market reach. Newer marketers may believe these tactics are brand new and are some great “secret” recently revealed. Anyone who has been in marketing for any length of time knows ...
Views: 1411 - The Power and Profit of Teleconferences - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTeleconferences are fast becoming one of the most valuable strategies you can use to increase your market position, your opt-in subscriber list and your profit margins. You can quickly become known as an expert in your field and within your market through the power of teleconferences. ...
Views: 2113 - The Power and Profit of Teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTeleseminars, also known as teleconferences and teleclasses, are fast becoming one of the most valuable strategies you can use to increase your market position, your opt-in subscriber list and your profit margins. You can quickly become known as an expert in both your industry and your market ...
Views: 3276 - The Power of Intuition to Grow Your Business featuring Anna Gatmon - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen Gagef you’ve been in business for any length of time, there’s a strong possibility you’ve experienced the power of trusting your gut when making decisions. On the flip side, you’ve probably had the experience where you had a strong feeling to do something, ignored the feeling and as a result, had ...
Views: 841 - The Power of Radio to Increase Your Influence - by Submitted on May 19, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve finally done it. You’ve written the book. You’ve created the information product. You’ve developed the workshop. You’ve also developed a nice promotional plan with radio being a primary way you’ll make your market aware of what you offer. The challenge you feel is knowing how to get, ...
Views: 1039 - The Purchasing Process You Customers Go Through Online - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere is a process customers go through when buying your product. It is built on need and desire. The greater the investment on the part of your customer, the more you must build confidence, trust, and credibility in their mind. If you are selling $10 widgets, that’s one thing. If, on the other ...
Views: 1297 - The quickest route to manifesting your book to #1 on Amazon - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Kathleen GageI consider myself to be very grounded in logic. As well, I understand the principles and energy around the law of attraction. As such, on Facebook I belong to business groups, spiritual groups, groups that talk about manifesting and health and well-being groups. Often, in the spiritual groups ...
Views: 1330 - The quiet voice speaks loudly - when you listen - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageHave you ever wondered how important that little voice inside is? The one that seems to give great guidance and insights...when we listen. Sure, there is the voice that tells us things are terrible. The one that creates doubt, fear, indecision and uncertainty. It seems lots of people are ...
Views: 1764 - The REAL Purpose of Podcast Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageMany experts think it would be great to book lots of podcast interviews in order to make a pitch. My response to doing this is… DON'T! Podcast interviews are not meant for you to pitch your stuff. They are designed for you to create value for the audience. It's really that simple. The more ...
Views: 599 - The Relocation Market Could Be a Goldmine for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageWhen I moved from Utah to Oregon nearly seven years ago I had the opportunity to experience marketing from a powerful perspective: a consumer in need of numerous products and services. As I settled in, I realized what an incredible opportunity this is for countless businesses to increase ...
Views: 1216 - The Relocation Market Could Be a Goldmine for Your Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Kathleen GageWhen I moved from Utah to Oregon nearly seven years ago I had the opportunity to experience marketing from a powerful perspective: a consumer in need of numerous products and services. As I settled in, I realized what an incredible opportunity this is for countless businesses to increase ...
Views: 1100 - 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 - The Trifecta Power of Virtual Book Tours - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageLong before my first book was published, I had dreams of being a successful author. Fantasies of making a great living from my writing filled my mind. I created a whole story about what it meant to be a successful author. The life I would live, the people I would meet, the opportunities that ...
Views: 707 - The Trifecta Power of Virtual Book Tours - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2020 from Kathleen GageLong before my first book was published, I had dreams of being a successful author. Fantasies of making a great living from my writing filled my mind. I created a whole story about what it meant to be a successful author. The life I would live, the people I would meet, the opportunities that ...
Views: 835 - The Truth about Building An Opt In Subscriber List - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen Gage“I don’t have a list! What do I do?” I have been asked this question countless times. My answer is always the same; start right where you are. I’ve been making my living (and a great one at that) on the Internet for many years now. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when I ...
Views: 1118 - The Truth About Carbs on a Plant Based Diet - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen Gage“You’re eating too many carbs. You need more protein. You won’t be able to sustain yourself,” come the warnings from the uninformed. Often the warnings come from friends and family who are overweight, unhealthy, dealing with various all-too-common diseases. Those who consume foods that are ...
Views: 678 - The Truth about Driving Qualified Traffic to Your Website - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2006 from Kathleen GageCompanies large and small are constantly seeking creative, high return strategies to increase visibility on the Internet. The quest for a high ranking position seems to be a never ending process. With most people there seems to be an endless search for the one answer on how to drive traffic to ...
Views: 940 - The truth about obesity and the real cost to you - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIt never ceases to amaze me how much control over one’s health most people GIVE up. In reality, you have more control over your health than you may realize. In a recent conversation with a nutritionist, the discussion of overweight and obesity issues in the adult population turned into a ...
Views: 925 - 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 - There’s more to selling books than marketing alone - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageAre you proud of what you write? Will the message in your books make a difference to the reader? Do you KNOW your life purpose is to write? If you answered yes to these questions the next question that begs to be answered is, "Are you learning as much as you can to create book launch ...
Views: 1146 - There’s No Excuse NOT to Eat Plant Based - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageSome people claim to be committed to a plant-based eating protocol, but unless you’re 100% committed, anything can be used as an excuse to deviate from healthy eating. The holiday season, New Year’s Eve, birthday parties, stress, “just this once” and travel. There’s plenty of other excuses ...
Views: 684 - Three Things that Define a Best Seller - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageBeing a best selling author has been made a lot easier with the advent of the Internet, a place where book enthusiasts from all over the world can converge and hunt for their favorite titles. The Internet's open accessibility, however, does not mean every writer that goes online marketing route ...
Views: 1632 - Three Ways To Build A Solid Relationship With Your Opt-In Subscribers - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageShow Your Subscribers Real Results or Data If you run a business that can offer case studies or data, you will get the best results by sharing these things with your list members. For example, if you are an expert at selling books via Amazon.com, you can show real-life case studies of ...
Views: 1188 - Thunderclap; A great way to sell books - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Kathleen GageAs an authorpreneur you want your book to get in the hands of as many readers as possible. You also want to sell lots of books. The more visible your book is and the more potential readers who know about your book, the more books you are likely to sell. A great way to sell books is word of ...
Views: 1250 - To Make Money You Must Know Your Market - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageRegardless of how much or how little marketing knowledge you have, it is essential to always know who your market is and is not. It’s also important to accept that your marketing strategy should change as your business changes. And of course you must know your limitations in terms of budget, ...
Views: 1357 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Top Internet Marketers Share How to Build a Six and Seven Figure Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThe terrain of business, especially on the Internet, is changing faster than ever before. If you’re not up to speed on what’s going on, constantly learning and working with mentors who can show you to what is possible, you are likely to get left behind. Recently I had the opportunity to share ...
Views: 1889 - Top reasons authors won’t market… but should! - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageSuccessful authors need three things: A book Buyers Marketing A book is the obvious. Without a book you have nothing to sell. Without something to sell you can't make money. Next, buyers; lots of buyers. This is again very obvious but for some reason many authors don't put much ...
Views: 1249 - Turn Your Book into a Powerhouse List Builder - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageWriters like to write. That’s a given. When you’re an engaging writer you do tend to build a following. One of the main reasons to have a loyal fan base is to generate a sustainable revenue stream. The more of a following you have, the more likely it is every book you put to market will make ...
Views: 1311 - Turn your business (and speaking) around - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s amazing when you cross your own invisible line from, “Ugh! I have to do this,” to “Wow! I get to do this!” Such is the case with running. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I think I would enjoy, let alone love, running. But I do. A LOT! So much in fact, I regularly participate in local ...
Views: 1126 - 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 - Turning Tire Kickers into Raving Fans - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’re finally ready to bite the bullet and invest money into Facebook advertising. Your goal is to find lots of people who will opt into your subscriber list and then jump at the chance to buy your products and services. You have a budget. You’ve hired someone who claims to be an ad expert. ...
Views: 974 - Two Types of Marketing Necessary To Create A Wildly Successful Business, Online And Off - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageThere are numerous types of marketing: internal marketing, external marketing, online marketing, offline marketing, push and pull marketing to name just a few. You also have attraction marketing, which addresses the area of setting intention, utilizing the law of attraction and visualization. ...
Views: 1402 - Use Kindle books for lead generation - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageKindle books are a great tool for lead generation. Most authors don't know this and as a result, miss a lot of great opportunity to sell products and services beyond their Kindle books. It's not that you get any kind of information from Amazon on who buys or downloads your Kindle books; ...
Views: 1803 - Using Attraction Principles to Build Your Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 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 ...
Views: 564 - Using Mini Courses to Sell More Books - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageLooking for a great way to position your expertise in order to sell more books? An extremely effective way to do this is develop an online mini course that directly ties into the topic of your book. The fact is mini courses are simple to create and are viewed as very high value to the ...
Views: 1315 - Using Your Kindle Book To Gain Market Reach - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Kathleen GageLooking for a new way to get in front of potential book buyers? Try your hand at publishing a Kindle book. It's one of the easiest ways to get your material published...fast! I couldn't believe how simple the process was from the very first attempt. What's great is you don't need an ISBN ...
Views: 1209 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Virtual Book Tours - Insider Secrets to Making Them Work - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Kathleen GageBook tours have been around for a long, long time. Before the days of virtual book tours, when tours were publisher-sponsored, covering several cities, book tours were very cost prohibitive. Fast forward to today. Nowadays, most authors are responsible for their own book tours. This means they ...
Views: 1384 - Virtual Book Tours for Indie Authors are Incredibly Powerful… when done right - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2020 from Kathleen GageContrary to what many authors think, their greatest challenge is NOT writing a book. It's marketing and selling the book. That's the bad news. The good, actually great, news is that authors have more opportunity today than ever before to reach readers from around the globe. It can even be ...
Views: 847 - We All Have Weaknesses in Business - What’s Yours? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Kathleen GageYears ago many consultants, speakers and authors taught that we must work on our weaknesses in order to succeed. Then there was the period where we were told to only focus on our strengths. The fact is, we must know both our strengths and weaknesses in order to fully position our offerings ...
Views: 1384 - What a hangover and a 10 mile run have in common - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIf you’ve been thinking of trying a plant-based diet and shared this fact with family and friends, there’s a strong possibility they’ve warned you of the dangers of eliminating meat and dairy from your diet. “Where will you get your protein?” is more times than not the big warning. “You ...
Views: 690 - What Authors Need to Know to Succeed - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2016 from Kathleen GageFor most authors, writing the book is the easy part. Knowing how to market, gain visibility and sell books is what often stops potentially successful authors from reaching their greatest potential. Here are just a few things to consider as you move forward… You have to be able to engage your ...
Views: 1305 - 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 - What Exactly Is Plant Based Eating? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2019 from Kathleen GageIn the time I’ve been a WFPB (whole food plant based) eater I’ve heard a cross-section of people give various definitions of what this is. Everything from absolutely no animal or dairy products to a little in moderation to eat as much as you want of animal products as long as you have plants in ...
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