I watched the “Private Lives” episode of House last evening…the story line was a blogger who could would NOT make a decision about her treatment without consulting her bloggers.

Needless to say it was frustrating on her boyfriends  part. As I watched the episode unfold–I thought about the many, many folks who rely on other peoples opinions in their decision making process.

Don’t get me wrong–I have been guilty…

But some of you won’t make a move about your business without first listening to every Tom, Dick, and Mary’s opinion. That in my opinion sorry I had to throw that in is just a deadly business mistake.

You’re going to listen to your family, friends, co-workers, their friends, their family…and use those opinions in your business decisions.

So here is my take on this…

If you’re thinking about starting a business online–do what you would do if you were going to start a traditional offline business.

Get your ducks in a row

Put together a solid business plan

Create a marketing strategy

Draft your vision and mission statements

Create solid financial statements (based on research–NOT opinions)

Establish a name

Treat your business as though your financial health depended on it…

and then

GET TO WORK–PUT IT IN ACTION!

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Did you watch that House episode?

I have been looking for a way to organize our outsourcing projects. We have tried everything. Google docs, excel spreadsheet, email, and more and nothing was really working for us.

We needed a way to track our projects and all the steps involved with each project. Some projects had multiple to-do lists and it was well a nightmare keeping track.

Then one of my team mates said ENOUGH! and she referred me to Pelotonics. Without sounding cliché’ OMG! We now have a way to keep up with the many facets of our projects and not lose track of them.

I now have ONE place to put all of my projects; including any upcoming ideas I might have. What a time saver.

If you’re just now starting out with a team or you have clients that need updates from you–this is an excellent resource.

I want to introduce you to a very good friend of mine.

Michele Price is a power house of high energy. When she first came on the scene she gave so much value to our members I was impressed. Her style of giving is inspiring.

I have watched this lady grow into an incredible online marketer. Her twitter followers will agree; just ask them. I don’t know how she finds the time truthfully; but she does and I am so grateful.

I could go into this long bio about her but that would spoil the fun. Check her website out and make sure to follow this dynamic leader on twitter.

Oh and if you’re struggling to “breakthrough” some barriers. She is the one to call. Listen to what some of her clients have to say:

“Michele is a force to be reckoned with and I mean that in the
best possible way of course. Her ability to build relationships and bring together top leaders in the social media community is uncanny really. Her ability to create viable business networks through the power of Social Media is a true gift. As a full-time Social Media Marketer, I have the
privilege of watching Michele navigate and operate within in these social media environments and she is a pro. Anyone working with her has a distinct advantage over their competition as they learn how to leverage their time into new business contacts and clients.

Michele participates in and facilitates Mastermind processes,
believing in the power of united minds. She tells her clients “When you want to receive great results, combining with the power of a mastermind is key. If it worked for Napoleon Hill & Andrew Carnegie in the depression (and it DID!) then it can generate results anytime”

Named by her clients “The Breakthrough Specialist” she facilitates massive results with a laser-like precision in a fun and delightful manner.

“I’ve worked with Michele to build my freelance writing business
using social media. Her techniques and tricks have nearly doubled my business in just a few sessions. Michele has an energy that is truly inspiring and contagious. Her teaching is the real thing- straight forward, no fluff- just action-oriented steps I can use on a daily basis to build my clientele. I strongly urge anyone who wants to learn to harness the power of social media to grow their business to work with Michele. You’ll be amazed at the outcome- simply amazed!”
Teresa Hall, owner, Write About Everything (AKA TeresaWrites4U)

I watched Michele enter the social networking world where very
few knew her and explode her followers in just a few months. Michele’s authenticity and genuine caring and interactions with others has helped her develop a strong reputation of someone to trust and do business with. I am amazed at how she simply attracts from all economic circles. She is truly someone I aspire to emulate with my own social networking.

Donna Amos founder of Solopreneurs.org

Michele Price The Breakthrough Specialist 832-746-5131
michele@whoismicheleprice.com

http://www.WhoIsMichelePrice.com

Michele has three radio shows:

Two Chicks Creating every Monday at 12pm EST – she interviews
specialists in the Web 2.0 world so that her listeners can learn, apply and achieve success with their business.

RADIO EFT every Tuesday at 4pm EST- she has built a connecting
community where EFT coaches, practitioners and general public come
together to learn how EFT is used across the board whether it be for your health, physical/mental health or business.

Twitter Today every Thursday at 10am EST -a new avenue for Twitter followers to connect and learn more about how to leverage their time on Twitter. She show cases 2-3 twitter followers each week so listeners are truly building their online networking circles. We also have a Twitter expert every week sharing their new applications, tips and knowledge.
Michele believes that we are in an exciting time on our planet
as technology is connecting people and flattening the playing field like no other time in history so success and prosperity are available for everyone. She often reminds everyone to remember we are interconnected and when one of us succeeds, we all succeed on a level. Michele teaches you how to focus on that power and draw it unto you.

Michele Price The Breakthrough Specialist 832-746-5131
michele@whoismicheleprice.com

http://www.WhoIsMichelePrice.com

What are you waiting for? Give her a call today.

I get a lot of questions about how to market affiliate products. Those who know me know that I do not like banner ads. Does anybody ever click on them?

I know I don’t. Now some folks may argue but I would much rather read a great post about a particular product wrapped around a review than have a bunch of banner’s in my face.

When I talk to newbies about how to market affiliate products I tell them about a simple process that brings results.

Now I did NOT create this process…but my buddy Rob did.

I will tell you that it involves using USFreeads and your affiliate products. Step-by-Step and it’s only $7

Take a look…I love this ebook

Listen this isn’t for the advanced marketer. It’s for those of you who are looking for a simple, simple way to generate some affiliate money.

Take a look now

PPCWebspy is all that it promises. I can not believe I waited.

I’ve been looking at this since I received Brad’s email and have been putting it off. How stupid was that!

I can now add another level to my keyword search when I’m researching for our blog posts, articles, emails and more. Being able to spy on my competition is the coolest thing.

After I downloaded the software I entered a competitor’s keyword in the google search; my PPC Web Spy showed me the competitions keywords. Here is a print screen to show you how it works. I can even copy the keywords to my pc and add to it as I continue my research.

Hello Everyone… Please met Drew!!

Drew is a local Roofer and owner of Drew’s Roofing and Home Repair. With a $75.00 flip camera drew is completely dominating his local market and surrounding markets. By creating simple videos on his various job sites and posting them to various free video sharing sites he has been able to lock up the keywords pertaining to his services. The recession isn’t effecting drew as many folks from out of town and in the local markets see him everywhere online and in the top rankings of google when looking for home repair jobs and roofing services.

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Holly Powell--Straight Up

You know some days I sit in front of my computer and think I can not go another day or even another minute.

“I Quit” is at the tip of my tongue and then I have to sit back and ponder a few  things. First of all, I am not a quitter. And I do pretty good at keeping those thoughts at bay but every once in awhile it creeps up on me.

When that happens I walk away from the computer and do something, anything. Start the laundry, wash the dishes, sweep the floor. All the things I hate to do anyway. Now wait–no my house is not a mess because I do neglect these things. My daughter helps me out more than she knows and that reminds me I have to thank her more often.

I have been online since November 2003 and well, let me share a little of what’s happened since then. Humor me, if you will.

November 2003 I joined YTB. Now this AFTER my hubby said I could NEVER join another business but it was travel so he let me and actually he worked it with me in the beginning. For the first few months I built my business the old school way; with fliers, family, friends, anybody who would talk to me, cold calls, bought leads and more.

Between January 05 through Mar 05 I made 3,627 cold calls and did not put one person in my business–all this while working my full-time job. That’s 302 cold calls every week. Phew can you imagine? BUT I never quit. I did quit making cold calls but I never thought about quitting my business.

From April 20505-July 0707 I studied network marketing, bought every ebook, signed up for every newsletter, even paid a personal coach. I was learning the trade. It was also during this time I spent over $15,000 on google adwords. I started implementing some of the things I learned. Had a NON-replicated website, captured my leads, worked my leads.

July of 07 I changed companies for reasons I won’t go into here.

Around August 2007 I watched a video of Dennis Karganilla talking about using Myspace and YouTube to build my business. It was not until I started using video to provide value that I finally “got it”. I stopped pitching my opportunity at every turn.

I started providing value for free through video, newsletters, blogs, etc. Since then I have grown my online brand and continue to do my best at providing value to everyone who I meet. I am here to help people! Truly that is our goal to help you get over the hurdle that makes you want to quit. That makes you want to start and stop. That makes you want to come and go.

See I NEVER quit. I may have gone through sometimes when I was learning or creating BUT I never quit on me! You may think that when you quit you’re quitting your business! You’re not really! You’re saying that all those dreams locked up inside you were just that “dreams”; never really meant to happen to someone like you. You’re saying you don’t deserve it. You’re saying you never could do it. You’re saying you only got in to “try” anyway.

You’re saying that your mother, father, brother, sister, wife, husband, friend or anybody else close to you were right! There is no such thing as “making” it. You finally started to believe their lies:

You can’t do it.
That’s a scam.
Nobody makes any money in those things.
Those people are liars.
Those people aren’t your friends.
Those people don’t have your best interest at hear.

They’re saying:

Stick with us. Work for the next 20 years; come on you can do it. Look at what you get.

Free medical; if you’re lucky.
Retirement; yeah how much?
Social securty; What a joke!

Your success depends you! Yes, it’s hard work but so worth it.

Holly Powell--Straight Up