Brilliant ideas are usually born in the BEING time; not the doing time

Never under estimate the power of the intangible energy in your business!  

What do I mean?  

We have a Universal partner that exists every moment of our life. When you know how to use this energy; you will manifest that which you desire much quicker. This info will change the course of your life.

 Here's a scenario to illustrate my point...

I'm in a coaching session with a new entrepreneur who recently jumped the corporate ship to finally pursue her dream biz. For many years she was a Director of Sales for a product company making multiple 6 figures with a team following her guidance. She operated in a man's world watching over hard core stats, sales projections, sales numbers, monthly goals to run after, and a team to inspire, yet she felt empty.

So she started a business a few months ago finally that was creative, conceptualized by feminine energy, inspiring, colorful, artistic, and meaningful from the heart. But, she found she was still struggling to be authentic, powerful, and feminine as she built her new venture. I asked her to describe to me a "day in the life" snapshot. So she eagerly explained the first thing she did when she stepped out of bed is grab her morning tea and snack and go online to read her email, Facebook posts, and more admin.  

By this time she was ready for her work out on the beach running, which gives her natural energy and inspiration. She then starts her errands and meeting possible vendors. Soon after she's back at her desk sending out thank you cards and ending the day about 8 pm after a few hour of product development. Phew!!

And she can't understand why she is struggling, not making as many sales as she hoped, exhausted emotionally and in fear where is the money?

I came back with a compassionate answer. You are so busy "doing" and there is no "being" in this equation. She stared at me with one of those "OMG" looks that shifted her entire mindset.

We had talked earlier in the session about the importance of having Universal energy as your partner and that she was not alone in any of her effort. That made sense to her but it was not a daily consciousness.

So I recommended she begin a new habit of sitting quietly in her bed before starts her day and start a habit of journaling and "script out her day" as if it's already complete. Describe how it feels in all the meetings, emails, phone calls. She was astounded. Instead of being in reactive mode every day, she was profoundly moved she could set an intention to DESIGN her day instead of react. And she now understood how to partner with Spirit/Universe in creating a fulfilling day.

The BEING was missing in her daily life as a harried, overwhelmed, stressed out new entrepreneur. I kindly offered "when you are aligned with the purpose of your business and yourself - PLUS action - that's when the magic will happen. People. Money. Opportunities. Evolution and more will occur."

Sound familiar? Did you forget the BEING in the DOING all day? When you place the being first-  alignment occurs which results in manifesting what you desire.  

I got a call the next day from this client and she was elated in how her day went because she began her day with a connection within and intention for her day via journaling and scripting.  

Ready to add BEING to your business success equation?

Create your own success formula that includes “being” and monitor the amount of “doing.” Usually when we are stuck in any area of our business or life – we need some downtime to just “be.”

Give yourself the luxury of "downtime." No to-do lists. No requirements. Only free-thinking, free-spirited time. Brilliant ideas are usually born here. We are human beings first; not human doings.

Here's to your BEINGness. It's very powerful.  

 With gratitude, 

Chief Inspiration Officer

eCreativebiz

 

It's Spring and I'm feeling it! You, too? Love this time of year.

Since January as part of my GO BOLD series, you have received 4 "getting started how to be BOLD" tips and read two client stories about their before and after changes while working in my branding program. If any of this so far has helped you in any way, I'd love to know. Email me. Post a comment below or on my fan page - Social Media Savvy -- but let me know. I delight in knowing how I have inspired you to be bolder, more brilliant.  

Speaking of brilliant and inspired...my next client story is about the vivacious and spirited Maria Mizzi of Beach Physique Fitness. What Maria came to realize after a few sessions -  is her relationship to money had a great deal to do with how BOLD she was willing to go with her brand. I work from a holistic, integrative model when I coach. Your brand is way more than a good looking photo and compelling content online. It starts within you (emotions, beliefs, habits) and how you define yourself as a business owner; and that usually has a lot to do with you and money.  I'll let Maria tell you her experience - she is a stellar client who persists through each breakthrough!

"I originally came to Marla for her branding and marketing expertise. What I am receiving is so much more. She coaches from a holistic approach - marketing, mindset, and money and measures how much I am integrated or not in all of these. We started out evaluating my relationship with money and mindset as the foundation to my business success. I had a shift in the first session about the "old" beliefs that has kept me stuck at a certain income level! I can now see more clearly what has gotten in my way. The clarity is so refreshing. Just like I see with my fitness clients… what I need to do to get my result is already within me! I’m grateful I attracted someone (Marla) who can help me define and open my thoughts/heart to see it, believe it and ultimately feel it and just do it! Clarity and raising my standards are both already beginning to boost my insight and awareness of what and who I am looking for! I’ve already attracted new clients and new business and we just got started! Much Gratitude for her expertise!!!"  (Thank you Maria!) ---Maria Vervante Mizzi of Body, Mind & Soul Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach

Want a glimpse how you, too, could be more BOLD in your own brand? Attend this Wed's event --- "Be BOLD. Be Brilliant. Break the Rules!" speaking series in the South Bay at Equinox Gym!   

**Meet in the Lobby area for Networking and Refreshments. Free parking in Equinox lot. (Arrive early to assure a good parking spot).

6:30 - 7:00 pm Registration & Arrivals
7:00 - 7:30 Networking & Refreshments
7:30 - 8:30 Presentation in Spa Conference Room upstairs
8:30 - 9:00 Q & A  

 

Laura Weintraub of Classy & Chic Make-Up Boutique and Weintraub Photography and I are bringing together a community of savvy entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, inspiration and education.

Click here for details and registration. It's only $20 online reg and $25 at the door (cash only). Bring your friends. We want to meet you!  This will be much more relaxed and conversational than other events you have attened. Come join us.  

 With gratitude, 

Chief Inspiration Officer

eCreativebiz 

 

"I am my own brand!" - Client story

Ok we are on a roll with the BE BOLD in your BRAND series giving you real experiences of clients who stepped up and invested their time and talent to learn how to rise above the online density!  My next innovative, savvy client to share is the bright & beautiful Courtney Hermann of Healthy Makeovers. She provides expertise in holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching.

She came to me wanting an ezine and better understanding of her brand strategy. She was already savvy online and had a good understanding of her fan page, but there were very important strategies she was missing. We had a great time designing her brand system.

Explain how you viewed Personal Branding, Online Marketing, and Social Media prior to participating in the program and how it changed after completing:
 

"I thought I really had to keep my personal brand separate from my business when in reality I am my own brand! I knew how important Social Media and Online marketing were before starting the program but I was not doing what I needed to do. I kept putting everything on the backburner and just needed that guidance and accountability to get these things done. Now I have a fantastic opt-in guide to give as a free gift, a monthly e-zine filled with new and repurposed content, and a better understanding of what people want to see in someone they would consider working with."

Your most profound change in my mindset from the program we worked on…

"It’s still a work in progress but mostly the value of what my program and I am worth.  Also the fact that narrowing down a target market and “speaking to” your ideal client is much more valuable than appealing to a broader public.

"Your top three strategies, tools, or techniques you learned in the program that potentially can make the biggest difference in your marketing:

"Definitely my Ezine, the strategy within social media, and how to package my programs. I loved working with you and thought you provided me with so much value it really was a “priceless” program."

Thank you Courtney! Smart cookie! Loved working with her.

You, too can learn to be more BOLD, more clear, and more savvy with your brand when you commit to attending next week's March 6th event: "Be BOLD. Be Brilliant. Break the Rules!" monthly speaking series in the South Bay March 6th at Equinox Spa!   

**Meet in the Lobby area for Networking and Refreshments. Free parking in Equinox lot. (Arrive early to assure a good parking spot).

6:30 - 7:00 pm Registration & Arrivals
7:00 - 7:30 Networking & Refreshments
7:30 - 8:30 Presentation in Spa Conference Room upstairs
8:30 - 9:00 Q & A  

I'm partnering with the lovely and talented Laura Weintraub of Classy & Chic Make-Up Boutique and Weintraub Photography. Our partnership was born out of our passion for naturally bringing the brilliance out of you! Our secret? We start from the inside out.   

To be BOLD in a brand, you not only need compelling content, strategy and a system in all your marketing, but you need a savvy look and photo to bring out the BRILLIANCE in your essence.  That's Laura's long standing expertise!  

We are bringing together a community of savvy entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, inspiration and education.Click here for details and registration. It's only $20 pre-event and $25 at the door (cash only). Bring your friends! We want to meet you!  

With gratitude,  

Chief Inspiration Officer

www.ecreativebiz.com 

Personal Branding & Business Innovation Expert for Small

Business and Multi-Million Dollar Companies

"Be BOLD. Be Brilliant. Break the Rules!" Client Story

Yeah! The start of BE BOLD in your BRAND email series, I am featuring several clients over the next few weeks who stepped up and invested their time and talent to learn how to rise above the online density!  I'm pulling back the curtain for you to see behind the scenes how business owners like yourself can innovate, BE BOLD and raise their visibility for new revenues.

I'm proud to give you the first Spotlight - Dr. David Noonan came to me after he researched several social media/online marketing experts. He was already savvy in his marketing, but did not realize he needed a defined personal brand and system to maximize his online presence.  

As a tribute to David and his courage to pursue neck disc replacement surgery, I chose to spotlight his business. What a trooper! He flew all the way to Germany for this special surgery and now he's on the road to recovery. Being a brilliant Chiropractor who walks his talk, he had to do this much needed surgery. He's sharing his journey via his blog. Join him in wishing a speedy recovery!

Here's his branding story:

"As a doctor of chiropractic I have the pleasure of serving many people and that is the greatest thing about my profession and my vocation.

Reaching these people with my message of health however is not something that is taught in professional school. And with the advance of the internet and social media and me not growing up in the computer age let alone texting and tweeting, it is of little surprise that I found myself needing help with my online presence and getting my message out there.

Now, I was keeping up as well as I could…you know, I had a Facebook page and I was posting and slowly building a following and picking up a tip here and there (sound familiar?), but my message was never consistent nor did I have a strategy for it being so.

I went to a social media event and was taught a way to find certain types of people on Facebook, and it worked. That is how I found Marla Dennis and I’m sure glad I did. She was able to lie out a strategy for advancing my “brand” through my newsletters and social media.

As I’ve learned over the years (sometimes the hard way) that business runs best on systems, and that is exactly what Marla had to offer. She laid out a plan and then walked me through it showing step by step how to recirculate my articles through different media outlets and how to schedule and manage each post to maximize the effectiveness.

Applying her system has allowed me to interact with my current base more often and effectively and also to expand my reach to others who otherwise wouldn’t have found my messages.

I appreciate Marla Dennis not only for her expertise, but for her kindness and understanding throughout the process. She is truly an asset to all who seek her help."

So appreciate you David!

Branding is more than clever posts on Facebook and a cool looking logo. Create your own economy! Join Laura Weintraub and I for our "Be BOLD. Be Brilliant. Break the Rules!" monthly speaking series in the South Bay March 6th at Equinox Spa!  

Register - Click here

With gratitude,  

Chief Inspiration Officer

www.ecreativebiz.com 

Personal Branding & Business Innovation Expert for Small

Business and Multi-Million Dollar Companies