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A Better Option to Make Money on the Side

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On my flight last week from Tel Aviv to New York I watched a documentary called, “Paycheck-to-Paycheck.” It was about a single mom of three who is working hard to provide a better life for her children. The father got hooked on drugs and left her alone to be both parents. It was a sad and eye-opening documentary.

I’ve had several very long and heated debates on Facebook about this topic. One thread was 1,000 comments long and was my breaking point as far as talking about political issues on social media. However, I think I didn’t see the full picture and was generalizing.

In the documentary, the single mother thought her escape would be to go back to school. Maybe that could be right for her, but she needs student loans, and that would make me nervous. The student loan situation in this country is out of control. Many people that get student loans end up spending their whole life paying them off.

To me, starting an online business on the side is a viable option. You take a topic you’re passionate about, create a foundation, build an audience, and sell digital information products, courses, and services. You can build this from anywhere in the world.

I realize starting an online business isn’t for everyone, and it doesn’t work for every single person’s situation. For some, this is foreign or would be too hard to even attempt. I’m a firm believer in online business; however, I see it as a great option to create a life of freedom.

Freedom

The thing that I love the most about online business is the freedom it can provide. I have traveled the world this year and have still managed to run my business from hotel rooms. It creates the freedom to earn an income from anywhere in the world doing something you enjoy doing.

It gives you freedom and flexibility in your schedule so that you can focus your time on the important things in your life. Starting an online business can also be cost effective. You can start one cheaply and build as you start to make money. It’s a great way to build a dream in a cost effective way, and that leads to a life of freedom.

Impact

One of the best benefits of an online business is being able to help people and make an impact in their lives. You don’t need to be some guru or expert. You don’t need ten years of schooling on a topic. Life experience is the best way to help someone else. If you have gone through something and overcome it, you can help others do the same.

When someone sends me a message saying one of my books has helped them in a specific way, it gives me the fuel to keep going. You can help people. You can make a difference. You can give them hope when all they see and feel is despair. An online business gives you the opportunity to help people from all over the world because the Internet connects us.

I realize with a post like this I’m probably preaching to the choir. Starting and growing an online business is an option that too many don’t give a fair chance. It’s hard and will take years to build. There will be many failures that will make the typical person quit.

If you can find a way to keep going, what’s waiting for you is worth it. To be able to travel the world while making money is a life most can only dream of—it can be your reality. They key is to realize this is a viable option and then start doing your research.

This month we’ll focus on the basics of building a profitable and successful online business. But, your online business has to begin with a greater why, which is why we started with this post before we got into specifics. Before the next post, I want you to think about your greater why.

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Have you or will you start an online business in the next year?

6 Lessons Traveling the World Has Taught Me About Life

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I’m currently writing this post from a café in the Old City of Jerusalem. All around me I can hear life–the Old City is like a whole other world. There is a quarter for Christians, Muslims, Armenians, and Jews. There are houses, markets, people, and a ton of history. Yesterday, I saw the tomb of King David, which is on the Mount of Zion in the Old City.

I still have one more trip this year; I’m training at a company in Panama City, Panama. This year I’ve spoken in San Jose, Las Vegas, Maui, Madrid, Marrakech, Cairo, and Tel Aviv. That’s where I’ve spoken; along the way to these places, I’ve added passport stamps from France, Amsterdam and Palestine. I’ve also visited a lot of cities in these countries. It’s been a lot of travel.

I have learned so much traveling the world. Yesterday, I was at Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Museum. I walked out of there a changed person, and that’s just one example. Travel has taught me some invaluable life lessons that I hope can help you on your dream-chasing journey. Here are six. If you want to know how I got to travel to these places (the how-to), go back and check out Tuesday’s post.

Life is Precious

I left Paris 20 hours before the attack. Since I’ve been here in Israel, several Israeli’s have died from the stabbings that are happening here right now. I learned how precious life is when I lost my father and grandfather, but what’s happened in the last month in these countries has been eye opening. None of us knows when our life will end. Each day, each moment is precious and should be lived that way. 

You Grow in Times of Discomfort

There have been a bunch of times in Amman (Jordan), Cairo, and Tel Aviv when I was in an airport and didn’t understand the language. They were making announcements (one of them included a gate change) where I had no clue what was going on—it’s very uncomfortable. In those times, I learned something about myself and grew as a person. I learned that even though I don’t always know or have control, I can do something about my situation. 

You Can Accomplish Big Dreams

The fact that I get to travel the world speaking at companies is a miracle. This former bread guy is living a dream. I’ve seen time and again these last four years that we dream too small and that we can accomplish the big goals and dreams we set for our self. It may take years and a lot of hard work, but it’s possible when you do something about your dreams. 

Know Your Worth  

I learned first hand this year that if a person or organization values you, they will give you what you know your worth. Each number and situation will be different, but never settle. If someone doesn’t understand your value, move on and look for the better opportunities. It’s your job to know what you’re worth. If you don’t understand that, others won’t.

Never Give Up

I wouldn’t be writing this post if I had listened to my doubt, fear, and negative voices of others. So many people told me I couldn’t make this dream work. It took overcoming so much to get here—to my dream life. It will take more than you think you’re capable of, but you have what it takes inside of you. You are strong and can withstand all the challenges. 

Focus on Your Journey  

It’s fun to travel, but that may not be your dream. This has to be a personal journey to a life you are passionate about living. It’s easy to get caught up in wanting to be like someone else or living a dream someone else had for you. Get honest about what YOU want from your life and work to make that a reality.

Travel can teach you some incredible life lessons. I hope the New Year brings opportunities to explore other parts of the amazing world we live on. Soak it in and embrace the discomfort of being somewhere you don’t know. You are growing in those moments.

The bigger message that I hope you take away from this post is that your dreams are possible. Too many dreamers give up right before they start to see progress. It takes a crazy amount of determination and persistence. This could take years, but think about what you’re trying to do. Radical life change doesn’t happen overnight. A radical mindset shift won’t happen overnight. Believe and then take action.

What life lessons have you learned this year?

6 Steps to Getting Your First Consulting Contract

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In 2014, companies spent $42.4 billion on training according to The Training Industry Report. After locked in an $80,000 consulting contract last week, I can attest to the fact that solopreneurs and lifestyle entrepreneurs have the opportunity to add significant income through paid consulting. The opportunity is there, you may just not have known how to find it.

Getting a company to hire you and give you a consulting contract may test the limits of your comfort zone. You wonder if you’re qualified to approach a company. When you think about the details, you get frustrated because you’re not sure how to build a consulting business.

My first business was a service company in the bread industry. My second business is a lifestyle business that involves a good deal of paid consulting with companies all over the world. How I book contracts is not a mystery and you probably have the skills and knowledge to land the deal. Here are six steps to building a lucrative and freedom based consulting business.

1.  Make a list of your areas of expertise.

To get the contract, you have to understand what areas you could possible train on. Tap into your experiences to see what you enjoy and are knowledgeable about. Write those areas down somewhere. List as many as you can come up with.

2.  Start with targeting companies where you live.

I have a consulting contract to train in six countries next year, but my first contract was in my former hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (I now live on Maui). You want to start locally because there’s a good chance you have a connection with a local company. Also, you can show a local company that you’re part of the community and are committed to doing good work.

3.  Get a meeting with the owner or a decision maker.

Another reason to start local is that you have to talk to someone who can make the deal. Chances are you aren’t going to make deals with Fortune 500 companies when you start out, but you can get a consulting contract at a local restaurant or factory. After you’ve identified your areas of expertise, research nearby companies to determine which has a problem costing it money that you know how to solve. Tell the owner that you want to show them how they’re losing money. Ask for a quick 20-minute meeting over coffee.

4. Prove your fee is worth it to solve  the problem.

When you get the meeting, show up and prove you know what you’re talking about. Your research is a big part of proving why you should get the contract. Don’t show up with a lot of promises but no content. This meeting is to prove you can help this company stop losing money. Prove it.

5.  Make it legal and deliver.

If there’s one thing you take away from this article, it’s to always get a contract. Getting a contract is Business 101, but many entrepreneurs are too trusting. Pay a lawyer to draw up a contract that lays out what you will do and what you’re getting paid. Once the contract is signed, get to work.

Again, GET a contract. I can’t emphasize that enough.

6. Get a referral, a testimonial, and scale.

The first contract is always the hardest, but if you deliver value that business owner will recommend you to other businesses owners. Make sure they’re happy with your work and ask for referrals and a testimonial.

These are the steps, but they’re meaningless if you don’t take action. This week, identify some companies where you live that you can approach. Figure out what problem you can solve at these companies and how much your time is worth. Get a meeting and prove why you’re the best person for the job.

This can be your primary business or a nice additional revenue stream. You can travel the world while getting to help amazing companies be more efficient. Don’t let mindset traps or self-limiting beliefs convince you that this isn’t possible. You’ll never know until you try. All a company can do is say NO. If they do, move on until you get that YES.

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This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur Magazine. 

Not Falling Off a Camel and Other Travel Videos

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As you may know, I’m currently on a speaking tour in France, Israel, Egypt, and Palestine. I’ve been posting videos on my Facebook page, but I know that Facebook only shows stuff to a small group of people. I wanted to share some videos with you all here.

This was shot 20 hours before the attack in Paris, France. I talk about chasing bigger dreams.

This was shot from the balcony of my hotel in Giza, Egypt.

This was shot while NOT falling off a camel–although I came close.

This was shot in Pyramid Park.

Four years ago, I didn’t think this kind of life was possible for me or anyone. I was wrong. I hope you see that you can make your dream a reality!

What is one MAJOR dream you WILL accomplish in 2016? 

20 Hours Before the Attack in Paris

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After a 12-hour flight from Seattle, I was happy to walk into the Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris, France. It was Thursday, November 12th. I got a cab because sometimes I’m too lazy to go through the hassle of the train. It’s an hour drive from the airport to central Paris. The drive is pretty scenic as you get to see a lot of Paris, and it’s outskirts.

My first destination is my favorite, the Eiffel Tower. I got out of the taxi and looked up. The Eiffel Tower is a breath-taking site and never gets old. I spent two hours touring, taking pictures, talking to strangers, and recording video. It’s then a requirement (personal) to walk up the steps to the viewing area of the Tower–it’s about a few blocks away.

That’s where I took this picture: 20 hours before terrorists destroyed moments like this for so many people. I was leaving the Tower to explore other sites, and I turned around to the sound of laughter from young children. It was as if time stood still and people just relished in the moment.

I then took a taxi to the Arc de Triomphe, which honors soldiers who fought and died for France during several different wars. I would go on to see some places Tanya and I toured while we visited Paris in 2013. I took some time away from touring to enjoy a meal in a little café while writing. This café was a mile away from where one of the attacks happened.

I wrote some words in a few articles and in the #NaNoWriMo novel I’m writing. I was in Paris for a 12-hour layover on my way to Tel Aviv, Israel. I had left Paris 20 hours before the attack happened. When it did, I was with friends here in Tel Aviv. My phone blew up with messages from friends asking if I was still in France (Facebook’s algorithm doesn’t help).

It’s scary to think that I left right before this. It’s scary to think that someone was planning this while so many of us were enjoying such a beautiful city. It’s sad that there are people who want to hurt others in this way in the name of whatever twisted logic they use.

I hesitate to write this post because I don’t want to come off as overdramatic—I don’t want to be disrespectful to those who lost loved ones in the attack. I’ve had a few days to think about everything and have one message that I need to get off my chest.

Life is Short

If I had died in the attack, I would have died ready. My family would be covered financially and I have systems in place that will keep Tanya from having to work. She can grieve without worrying about money. I chased and accomplished my major life dreams. I still have big dreams, but the major ones I started chasing four years ago have been accomplished.

For most of my life, I couldn’t say these things. If I had died four years ago, it would have been full of regret. Today, I’m ready to meet Jesus with a full heart and life. It feels weird to write this to you, but it’s my truth and I don’t ever want to be fake with you.

Yes, we know life is short, but do most live that way? Are you living that way? You don’t have to do what I do. You don’t have to travel, publish books, or consult companies. Those are my dreams and each of us has different goals. But, if you aren’t living yours, I hope you’ll realize life is too short not to do something about them.

I’ve been thinking a lot about personal development. It’s true that all of this starts in your mind. You have to start with a mindset of belief in yourself and what’s possible. You must have a determined mindset that allows you to overcome a fear of failure. Easier said than done—I know.

I wouldn’t be here today (in Israel) if none of this wasn’t possible. I was a bread delivery driver from Wisconsin who now speaks all over the world. I didn’t win the lottery or get some lucky break. I didn’t leave a six-figure corporate job and hire some big named coach. I built this dream from scratch and so can you.

There must be a greater WHY. This can’t be about travel, money, or fame. This can’t be about having an online business. It has to come from a burning desire to spread your message. All of the rest will fall into place after that. The greater why is the secret sauce. It’s what people connect with and follow. Chase your why and change lives.

What’s your greater why?

Why Passion is Important Despite the Bad Rap

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I’ve heard more than my fair share of people who say, “follow your passion” is stupid advice. While I think following your passion alone is not enough, it’s NOT stupid advice. Having and following your passion is an important part of making your dream a reality.

Before I confirmed that writing was my first love and passion, I tried a few other things out. I thought my dream was to be an event planner. I had the chance to put this to the test because my sister asked me to plan her wedding. It WAS a disaster. Next, I thought my dream was to be a salesperson. I joined several MLM companies. That wasn’t it.

It took trying out a bunch of stuff before realizing the missing piece was passion. I was not passionate about any of those things, and once the initial excitement wore off, I didn’t have the fuel to keep going. The lack of passion forced me to get honest.

If you don’t have passion, you’ll eventually experience overwhelming frustration.  

I’ve had the pleasure of coaching over 200 people since 2012. The one thing I’ve seen over and again is that if you don’t have a passion for something, you’ll eventually get sick of it. I have had clients that started out in a strategy, but fizzled because they weren’t passionate. Writing is a perfect example of this. 

One of the best ways to build a lifestyle business is to get exposure through guest post and to write for large publications. Most of the clients that hire me want to build a lifestyle business. I teach them how to write and get exposure. There have been some that wanted this and started writing articles even though writing wasn’t their passion.

Every single time, it doesn’t last long. If writing is not your passion, you won’t have the fortitude to sit down for hours and write articles. It will take you hours just to write one, and that will frustrate you. It will feel like pulling teeth. For those clients, we’ve been able to adjust with podcasting or recording videos, but it took that experience of trying to write for them to see that without a passion for it, they couldn’t maintain. If you don’t have that passion, it will be hard to do what feels like pulling teeth. 

Passion is what gets you through the stuff that makes you want to quit.

There are many challenges and struggles on the journey to create a life of freedom. You will need a lot of strength to overcome them, and passion is one major component of that strength. Passion is the main part of your why and helps you focus on more than the moment.

It’s too easy to let frustration sidetrack you. Your passion for what you’re doing will be the fuel to get you through. The question then is to ask yourself what you’re passionate about. If you want to build a lifestyle business just because of the perks, you can make some progress, but probably won’t make it all the way.

If you don’t have a passion for a certain part of building a lifestyle business—then pivot. You don’t simply have to write—you can podcast or make videos and still get them featured in large publications. You have many options today and it would go smoother if you were passionate about what you’re doing.

Don’t let all the voices saying stuff keep you from pursuing something you’re passionate about. You need a passion for what you are or will do. After you’ve gotten honest about your passion, research and take consistent action. You can make your dream your reality.

What is a passion you’re pursuing in the next year?

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3 Habits Crucial to Success in a Lifestyle Business

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This year has felt like a fairytale in a way. As I’m writing this, I’m packing to head to speak in Tel Aviv, Israel and Cairo, Egypt. If you follow my blog, you would have seen the other cool places that I’ve spoken at this year. The year started with the highlight of being on Pat Flynn’s podcast, and a bunch of other neat things in-between.

I’ve truly come to understand and love this idea of “lifestyle entrepreneurship.” In it’s simplest form, lifestyle business means you create something that supports the kind of lifestyle you want to live. For some, that includes travel, for others it means having the freedom and flexibility each day to do what’s important to you. There is no one-size-fits-all definition.

If your dream is to create this kind of business/lifestyle in the next year, you would want to start forming the habits that will help you. Hard work isn’t enough. Massive action isn’t enough. Focused effort along with good habits is what will help you the most. Here are three habits crucial to success in building this dream.

Have the right priorities. In building a lifestyle business, your priorities start with a strong mindset. You have to “see it” and believe it. Your family is also the start. You can’t ignore or neglect them while you build this dream. Start with working on the dream in the margins. Keep your family in the loop and have them help you. Fill your mind with inspiration daily. Podcasts, videos, and books can be your best friend as long as you don’t give into information overload. Consume what will either help your next steps or what will inspire you to take action. Focus on building your audience.

Without an audience, you can’t grow or make any money. Don’t make the busy work your primary focus. You can have the best book, website, or systems in the world, but if you have no audience, it won’t be effective. Make building an audience a priority. Make having the right priorities a habit that stays with you the rest of your life.

Create a business that supports the life you want to live. Once you’ve built an audience, and done this without hurting your family, it’s time to create the business. Working on your business in the right way is a habit that will reap dividends. You need a simple and clean website with all the information people would search for. Let them know who you are, what you do, and how what you do can help them. Have a social media presence, but don’t make it your everything—social media isn’t. Create different offerings that you charge a price for. Don’t be afraid to sell. 

Never settle. In life, we should be grateful for all of the blessings we receive on a daily basis. However, we can’t confuse gratefulness and complacency. You can be grateful while still wanting to achieve more. Never settle, even if you achieve some success. Strive for bigger dreams and work hard to make them a reality. 

I’m expecting good things from me—but more importantly—YOU in the next year or so. If you are a regular reader, we’re going to do this together. If any of this is going to happen, you have to believe in yourself. You have to believe in what’s possible.

Please don’t think about a post like this as a “reminder.” Use it as the first part of your plan to do all the things you’ve wanted to do for a long time. Create habits because they will give you the best chance to do what you need to do consistently. It all starts right now.

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What are two major goals you want to accomplish in the next year? (Be specific)

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Lifestyle Entrepreneurship Is the Ultimate in Work-Life Balance

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It’s amazing to think about all the opportunities that are available to entrepreneurs today. In this Information Age, social media and the Internet have created a whole new way of doing business and making more money. The access has taken away many of the traditional gatekeepers.

Today, we also get to learn skills and strategies that we can use in the offline world. You can take your knowledge and leverage it for opportunities that wouldn’t have been available even 10 years ago. It offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to create a lifestyle business centered on a topic or idea you love and are passionate about.

I’m writing this article from a café in Madrid, Spain. I was hired by a company to train at their offices here in Madrid, and in Marrakech, Morocco. They paid me a generous fee and covered all of my expenses. I’m traveling the world and using the knowledge I gained online for an offline opportunity. It’s not just me. There’s a new generation of lifestyle entrepreneurs who are redefining what we traditionally think entrepreneurship means.

The true meaning.

The term and idea of “lifestyle entrepreneurship” has gotten a bad rap. The negative connotation is because of spammy YouTube videos or Facebook ads that promise opportunity but deliver hype. “Living the laptop” lifestyle is possible, but not in the way it’s portrayed.

Lifestyle entrepreneurship simply means you create a business around the kind of lifestyle you want. It’s not that you work in your business and then come home and live. Your business supports your life and allows you to create freedom while making an impact in people’s lives.

A lifestyle business usually allows flexibility in your schedule and location. It’s a business that you can operate from anywhere in the world or takes you anywhere in the world. I travel several times a year internationally, but still write and coach. The travel is part of my lifestyle business. I get to take my family on incredible trips while the business continues to make money. That, to me, is freedom.

Change what you believe is possible.

Four years ago, I had a business in the vendor industry. It meant that I was up at midnight delivering bread. Today, my lifestyle business brings surreal opportunities and chances to live out what once were dreams. It took fours years to make this lifestyle my reality, and it didn’t start until I changed what I believed.

Self-limiting beliefs keep you from taking action on the kind of life and business you want to create. Doubt, fear and the voices of negative people keep many entrepreneurs from all that’s possible in their life. This journey to freedom starts in your mind. Change what you believe is possible and then take the first steps. You have everything you need. The haters are wrong.

Never settle in life or business.

A well-lived life will mean something different to every entrepreneur reading this. There is no one-size-fits-all definition. I think we all can agree that if we settle for “good enough,” we’ll never experience “great.”

This Information Age has opened a whole new world of opportunities to take a new or existing business to greater heights. This is the time to take advantage of all the opportunity by not settling. Use the tools and access to do things that may have merely been dreams.

Lifestyle entrepreneurship is not a myth — it’s just been portrayed in a bad light. You don’t have to travel the world to be a lifestyle entrepreneur. You have to figure out what kind of life you want to live and create a business that supports that lifestyle.

Life is too short and time is the one thing we can’t recover. Create a business that helps you reach your major life goals. The opportunity is there. The tools and knowledge are freely available. It’s hard work to build, but it’s worth the effort. The rewards you’ll experience can be life changing.

If you are willing to wake up each day determined to work hard and focus, you’ll reach your goals. There is no overnight success. Every case of overnight success has a backstory of years of hard work and focused effort. There are those entrepreneurs who love to talk about all the things they will do, and then there are those who do it. Be the entrepreneur who takes action and you’ll create a business and life you love.

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Photo: Flickr/ Spreng Ben

This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.

4 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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I remember the excitement I had when my first book was published on Amazon. To get to that moment had taken more of me than I thought I could give. I had to beat doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. I had to overcome everyone and their mother telling me I wouldn’t make any money as an author.

When I finally got the courage to chase this dream, someone was there to tell me what a loser they thought I was. They left the nastiest review on Amazon letting the world know what I was already struggling with inside. All the negative things about myself that I was thinking, this person, left in the review.

It would take me weeks, months, maybe even years, to recover. It took a long time to shift my focus on what was important. I let that and several other comments keep me from the life I truly wanted to live. In 2012, I said enough. I told myself I didn’t care if I failed–I was going for it. I know many that read my blog struggle with imposter syndrome. You’ve told me as much. Here are four ways to beat it.

1. Do the work anyways. The best thing you can do is to determine to do the work no matter how you feel. Will it always work out? Probably not, but what builds your dream is constant action and continuous commitment to do the work that it takes to build a dream. Even when you feel like an imposter, write, podcast, and make videos. You might even create content that helps you work through how you feel. Make no mistake; doing the work is what makes you successful. There are no silver bullets. 

2. Focus on those you’re trying to help. At the end of the day, this can’t be about you—it has to be about those you’re trying to serve. When you’re dealing with imposter syndrome, it’s usually because you’ve shifted your focus from others. This can’t be about YOU. It has to be about them. Keep your eyes on the path by continuing the create value and help people. Continue to do the work that will make an impact and lead to freedom. When you do, you don’t have time to dwell on feeling like an imposter.

3. Continue to educate yourself. Maybe you feel like an imposter because there’s more for you to learn about your craft. Guess what? The Internet and social media have given us the opportunity to learn everything we need to about what we do. DON’T get caught in the trap of always researching, which has hurt too many dreamers. BUT, be willing to always learn more. Commit to being a student of life and your thing.

4. Never settle. Life is short. I’ve probably written that a thousand times on this blog, but it’s true. When you settle for less than you know you deserve in life, you become an imposter. Commit to working as hard as you need to work to make your dream your reality. Everyone in the world can look at you as an imposter—that’s cool. Simply smile at them as you do the work. They’ll jump on your bandwagon when you win.

If this New Year is going to be the year to escape to a life of freedom, you have to find a way to beat that little voice inside of you. You’re going to have to find the strength to ignore the haters or those who can’t dream past their situation.

You have everything you need to create the kind of life you want to live. A mastermind group can offer you support. The Internet and social media have opened the doors to opportunities that weren’t possible back in the day. You’ve got to believe it and then do something about it. Don’t let imposter syndrome keep you stuck. You are meant for greatness.

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Have you ever dealt with imposter syndrome?

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Photo: Flickr/ Noemi F

My Business Plan for 2016

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My trip to Spain and Morocco was productive. I spoke in both countries, signed an $80,000 contract to speak in six countries, wrote 20 articles, and I turned a new book into my publisher. I also spent a lot of time thinking about and planning what I will offer in my business in 2016.

I often get asked when I’ll be running one of my classes or programs. Today, I’m going to share the exact dates and types of programs I will offer in 2016. I know that for some who will take a class, you’ll need to add it to the budget. I want to be as transparent as possible with you because I greatly respect you being here.

What you’ll see is the four different classes (they will be live) I will offer, and when my coaching program will be open to new clients. You’ll see the prices, when registration is open, and when the classes will run. I hope this is helpful with your planning for 2016. *The prices are subject to change.*

What I’m Offering and When

December

Coaching. Registration: November 22nd through December 20th. (This will only be offered to people who signed up for my waitlist)

January

Freedom through Online Business ($97). Registration: December 20th through January 3rd. Class dates: January 5th-26th.

February

Exposure through Large Publications ($997). Registration: January 10th through January 24th. Class dates: February 2nd-23rd.

March

Coaching. Registration: February 7th through February 28th.

April

The Transition Club ($297). Registration: March 6th through March 20th. Class dates: March 22nd- April 12th.

May

Paid Consulting 101 ($297). Registration: April 3rd through April 17th. Class dates: May 3rd-24th. (New class)

June

Freedom through Online Business ($97). Registration: May 8th through May 22nd. Class dates: June 7th-28th.

July

Exposure through Large Publications ($997). Registration: June 5th through June 19th. Class dates: July 5th-26th.

August

Coaching. Registration: July 3rd through July 17th.

September

The Transition Club ($297). Registration: August 7th through August 21st. Class dates: September 6th-27th.

October

Paid Consulting 101 ($297). Registration: September 11th through September 25th. Class dates: October 4th-25th.

November

Coaching. Registration: November 6th through November 27th.

December

Nothing.

Having a Plan

I went full-time with this business in January of 2013. Most of this time, I’ve “winged it.” 2016 feels like the first year where I have a solid plan and know what direction to head down in my business. I would offer that this kind of planning could help your business tremendously.

Think about what you will offer and when. You’ll see that my courses will only be offered twice a year. That’s enough, but not too much. I’m offering coaching three times next year. This plan is what will help my business grow and free me up to focus on creating killer content all year for you all.

Create a plan that will give you focus and direction. Create a plan so that you know exactly what you’ll offer in your business. Let you audience have time to plan when and if they’ll do business with you. I look forward to telling you how this all works out. 

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