Friday, May 18, 2012

Turn Wishes And Hopes Into Action By Eliminating Excuses


Every day should be viewed as a new beginning. Most of us have dreams and wishes but few of us do anything to turn them into reality. We wish that we could get out of debt and we dream of being millionaires. Unfortunately, we have far too many excuses that prevent us from living debt-free and earning a seven figure income.

Dani Johnson, Secret Millionaire television show star, recently revealed why we have excuses, or what she refers to as “well-planned lies.” At one of her training events, she explained that we have excuses because we can afford to have them. Common sense tells us that we cannot create desirable results without taking the right actions. However, we continue to make excuses to prevent ourselves from taking any action.

Some people offer every excuse under the sun regarding their lack of effort toward goal achievement. They are too busy, cannot afford it, and on and on. If they realized that they do need to reinvent the wheel to achieve their goals, their excuses would fall by the wayside. All they must do is follow in the footsteps of a mentor.

People like Dani are looking for others to follow their lead. They would love to teach others what they have learned because there is enough success to go around. However, they are not willing to listen to excuses. They will spend as much time as necessary teaching others but they expect their students to follow through.

People who are serious about achieving success see this opportunity for what it really is: the chance of a lifetime. They absorb the information like sponges and go out into the world to make their mark. Excuses become bad words to them because there is too much to achieve in life and they want to do it all.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Self Esteem Vs. Self Confidence And Their Roles In Business


Self esteem and self confidence are not the same thing and therefore, hold different value. We develop self esteem when others tell us how wonderful, attractive, and smart we are. Though self esteem is a good thing to have, it is no substitute for self confidence, which is developed through self-improvement and overcoming obstacles.

People who are confident in themselves know that they are talented and smart because they have proven it to themselves. We tend to place higher value on self confidence because it is something we earned rather than something another person provided to us. Boosts to self esteem can help to reinforce self confidence. On the other hand, someone who is self confident is less likely to internalize external observations that are detrimental to self esteem.

Both self esteem and self confidence play a role in business. No one should embark on a business venture without a decent level of self confidence. If customers complain or other things erode self esteem, the entrepreneur will have the self confidence to persevere. Entrepreneurs with low levels of self confidence are much more likely to throw in the towel.

Self confident business owners who endure the tough times will eventually increase their self esteem when customers once again provide glowing testimonials. The importance of the level of self confidence should not be underestimated. It can mean the difference between earning minimum wage and developing a business that generates a six figure income.

It takes much less to destroy self esteem than it does to erode self confidence. However, self confidence is typically much more difficult to rebuild. It can take years for people to develop the self confidence they had before entering an abusive relationship. Getting self confidence to an acceptable level before undertaking a business venture contributes to a successful outcome.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Jeff Usner Millionaire Secret For Success


Jeff Usner has made millions of dollars online…how did he do it? He is an average person with average computer skills and a knack for business. Talking to him, you would never guess he is a millionaire. How did he turn his entrepreneurial tendencies into business ventures that continue to earn him money? He recently revealed his secret to success in a video posted on his website. 

Jeff recorded this video on his way home from work one day. In it, he explains that he has been shooting a professional video for his businesses. During the three takes it took to get the video right, Jeff had a motivational thought. In business, taking action is more important than getting things perfect before launch. 

Many people think too much about something but never take action.  When it comes to business, this can be a nail in the coffin of a great idea. Acting on an idea is a better approach, even if tweaking or redoing things is necessary. Successful entrepreneurs take action and keep moving forward, regardless of the outcome. This is what sets them apart from their competition.

Jeff says that focusing on one thing and taking major action to get it moving differentiates an entrepreneur from 99 percent of other people. Until you put things into action, you cannot truly determine what does and does not work. Once things are rolling, you can make adjustments to increase the chance of the desired outcome.

The Jeff Usner millionaire secret to success is really no secret at all. It is common sense logic that far too few businesspeople use. Taking things from the idea phase to the action phase is the first step on the path to success. Hard work, dedication, good judgment, and strong decision making skills will keep the journey short and minimize setbacks.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Stephen Baldwin Attends First Steps To Success With Dani Johnson!



Thousands of people have benefitted from Dani Johnson training, going on to achieve huge success. The word seems to have reached Hollywood because actor Stephen Baldwin was recently at the last First Steps to Success seminar, tweeting about it to the world. Stephen, Dani, and radio talk show host Kevin McCullough were also recently featured in MarketWatch from The Wall Street Journal regarding their campaign to feed 2012 orphans this year.

First Steps to Success is designed for anyone who wants to succeed without sacrificing personal freedom. Dani travels across the country teaching people what she learned the hard way. Her success system is proven to be effective with people from all walks of life. Dani walks participants through an eye-opening process that begins with an exploration of their true purpose.

Different things block the way to success and Dani helps participants identify and overcome these. People who have great ideas learn how to position, promote, and market them and others discover proven ways to earn money in any economy. Everyone learns how to achieve better results in less time using techniques like teambuilding. Dani even shares some million-dollar principles for increasing income.

The next First Steps to Success seminar will be held in Dallas, Texas, on July 14 and 15. Registration for this two-day seminar is open but available space is filling up quickly so be sure to register online soon. Anyone who wants to learn more before registering should view the new seminar demo video on Dani’s website.

Participants may find themselves sitting next to a global celebrity when they attend First Steps to Success. Even the stars are looking for ways to be more successful and they are turning to Dani for help. In his own words, Stephen Baldwin had a “life changing experience” at this seminar. If you register soon, you can too!


Monday, May 14, 2012

Relationships Are The Key To Lucrative Income Over The Long Haul


Almost anyone can convince someone to make a purchase one time. However, it takes skill to keep customers coming back over the years. Taking the time to develop this skill is worth it if you want to have the best home based business. Relationship building is what enables home entrepreneurs to earn six or seven figure incomes year after year.

Being genuine and having integrity are important in this regard. If customers do not trust you, they will not establish a relationship with you. Trust begins with the initial encounter, so entrepreneurs must be approachable. Customers must feel comfortable enough to ask questions and they must be confident that your answers are accurate. They must believe that you believe in what you are offering.

Authenticity is necessary to develop friends and clients. On a long-term basis, good people generally do not enjoy being around others who are “fake.” They quickly see through this façade and realize they could have a more fulfilling relationship elsewhere. This is as true in business as it is in personal relationships so entrepreneurs should be their true selves at all times.

Using testimonials or statistics in place of interactions will only go so far. Actions speak louder than words, so developing supportive and mutually beneficially relationships will speak volumes with customers. By developing a sales transaction into a relationship, entrepreneurs make customers want to continue coming back.

Look at the business role models of today and you will realize that most of them exhibit the qualities mentioned. These are the folks that are successful regardless of economic conditions. Customers would be hard-pressed to stop dealing with these individuals because they receive much more than a product or service from the interaction. They receive intangible value that can only be provided by this type of relationship. 


Friday, May 11, 2012

Make Social Media A Priority


Social media is critical for any legitimate home business because it connects with a global audience. Entrepreneurs should spend about 30 minutes per day on social media interactions. By providing fresh content daily, they encourage fans and followers to check in for more. Any home business owner can create good social media content by following some simple guidelines.

New customers and prospects may not be aware of complete details regarding a product or service. Taking the time to provide these can pay off in the end. Every two or three days, use social media to explain one product or service in detail. This allows your audience to gain a greater understanding of your company and what it offers.

Visual marketing has become a very effective way to share messages and content. People are visual beings and they want to view creative things that are as attractive as they are useful. Use pictures and images to promote the business and its offerings on social media sites. Post photographs featuring real people using your products or services. Present a new item with video and tell the story of your company with images.

Get customer permission to share positive feedback on social media sites. This adds credibility to your brand and may encourage other customers to provide kudos. Within a short time, you may have enough content to create a testimonial page on your website and in printed marketing collateral. Along the vein of sharing, forward relevant content from others and share general inspirational stories or quotes.

If newly proposed or enacted legislation could affect your business, share this information on social media sites. Provide details about the impact on your company and its offerings and encourage followers to discuss the issue without becoming too heated. Respond to their comments to develop relationships and keep the conversation going.


Thursday, May 10, 2012

Making Your Website Landing Page A Winner


If you have a home based business, it will be difficult to create six figure income without a website. After securing a website host and setting up an account, it is time to develop site content. The landing page is arguably the most important page of a website. If visitors do not like what they see on this page, they will not delve any deeper into the site, resulting in a lost opportunity.

There are several things you can do to make your website landing page effective. If visitors were directed to this page from printed marketing collateral or another site, the page headline should refer to this. Content should mirror the language used on the referring piece or site. This makes the transition smooth and logical, helping to ensure that prospects follow the process through to becoming customers.

The landing page should also feature several calls to action. Experts recommend at least two for a landing page that contains two or three paragraphs and between three and five for a longer page. Instead of using plain text as the call to action, site owners should insert a clickable button featuring an eye-catching graphic and enticing words.

Page content is also important because it keeps visitors engaged. Content should be simple and focused so customers understand the message and its goal. It should include benefits of using the offered and address and overcome possible objections raised by a prospect. Sticking to the point and providing an easy path to ordering are most effective.

The page should be concise and attractive, not long and boring. Site owners should include several relevant images, use font that is easy to read, and leave some white space so the page does not appear overwhelming. Following these tips will have visitors moving past the landing page on their way to making a purchase.