Over the next few days I’m going to share five secrets to finding all the clients you may ever need.

This thought-provoking series is based on a special report created by CJ Hayden, creator of the Get Clients Now 28-Day Marketing Program…

Marketing shouldn’t feel hard or frustrating…  If it does – it’s time to get marketing working for you in new and more powerful ways. You’re going to love this blog series!

Over the next few days, you will discover:

• three things you may be doing now that can actually prevent you from getting clients,
• how the Persistence Effect can liberate your marketing,
• one simple habit you can begin today that may bring you all the clients you will ever need.

I promise this series will help you look at your marketing in a whole new and positive light. So, if you’re ready to give your marketing a motivating kick-in-the-derriere, let’s get started…

Lesson #1

Why is it that some consultants, Realtors, insurance agents, stock brokers and service sales professionals have all the business they need, while others struggle by with only a few clients? Is there a hidden secret no one is telling you?

Getting prospective clients to hear what you have to offer and remember you until they need your service can seem like an enormous challenge. So how do people in your line of work get clients? As any successful businessperson that question and you will hear: “Referrals” “Networking” “Making contacts and following up” “Word of mouth”.

It’s simple stuff; you probably already knew the answer. So, why don’t you have all the clients you need?

The answer may be simpler than you think.

WHEN LESS BECOMES MORE

When your marketing isn’t drawing the results that you believe it should, it’s easy to think there must be some hidden secret to marketing your business or professional practice. There are so many books to read, classes to take, and mentors, coaches, and consultants you could hire that it makes the process seem mysterious or overwhelming. But there is a simple answer and it’s the first of five secrets I’m going to share with you…

Choose a set of simple, effective things to do
and do them consistently.

The real key to successful marketing is picking just a few simple, effective things to do and then doing those things consistently.

This is how you can build your business more quickly by doing less.

Imagine that you were trying to fill a water barrel with a drinking glass. You would have to make trip after trip, going back to the faucet over and over. In marketing, this is like doing a little bit of networking, some haphazard follow-up, trying to get some publicity, giving a talk, buying a booth at a trade show, placing an ad, then writing an article…

Instead, why not use a bucket to fill your barrel? You can carry more water while making fewer trips. Instead of spreading yourself thin with a dozen different marketing strategies, you could simply do some networking with consistent follow-up, give some talks and follow up with those you meet, and that would be it; just three strategies: networking, public speaking, and following up. Your barrel fills faster, and you’re less tired.

Trying to do too much is one of the ways you may be sabotaging your own marketing efforts. Stop-and-start marketing can actually prevent you from getting clients. It wears you out running back and forth. You never spend enough energy on any one approach to really make a difference, but instead you make yourself less efficient and effective in all areas.

Instead, think… drip…drip…drip…drip…drip…

THE PERSISTENCE EFFECT AT WORK

If you limit your marketing activities to what you can realistically do well, it becomes possible to give your marketing the essential quality of consistency. Instead of just hearing from you once, people begin to hear your name over and over (drip…drip…drip…). They begin to think of you when you’re not in touch and send you referrals (drip…drip…drip…). But to make this happen, you have to do the work. Positive intentions alone won’t create clients without more help from you.

In lesson #2, you will learn how to tap into the quantum field and start activating the law of attraction.

If you’re anxious to get unstuck and are serious about developing and implementing a Marketing Action Plan that gets results, register now for the next Get Clients Now!™ action group program. It starts August 10th and is guaranteed to shift your marketing experience from reactive and frustrated to purposeful, proactive and producing results!

Imperfect action trumps perfect inaction every time so take action now! You’ll be so happy that you did!

Wait! Before you go…

I’d love to know what is (or was) your biggest frustration with marketing? Post your comments and let’s get a conversation started.

~ Gina xo

P.S. Be one of the six to register for Get Clients Now! and you will receive a bonus 30 minute one-to-one Accelheration call with me. You’ll be amazed by the motivating kick in the pants this single call will bring to your marketing! You’ll feel energized and ready with specific steps you can take immediately so you can start experiencing the improved results you crave. (Value $187)

Did you know that one of the best ways that an entrepreneur can stand out from the competition is to write a book?

When you’re an author, you have a business card that lasts forever, sharing your message and wisdom with the world.

In fact, a book is often your ticket to getting invitations for paid speaking engagements, media attention, information products, higher fees, and a steady stream of clients.

However, writing and marketing a book can be challenging,

especially if you don’t know where to begin. Aspiring authors can get bogged down and never finish their books, or, even worse, write a book that no one wants to buy.

I’m really excited about an event happening the month of August, Successful Author Secrets: Navigating the Course from Aspiring Author to Best-seller and Beyond. This ground-breaking program will feature 21 successful authors who will tell you the truth about what it took for them to become successful.

Just imagine learning from author super stars like Michael Gerber, Marci Shimoff, Loral Langmeir, and T. Harv Eker.

The best teachers are those who have mastered the task. These folks are proven master authors who are ready to share valuable information you can use right away. Yes, some have even been on Oprah’s couch. I want to hear about that!

If you are even remotely considering writing a book to build your business, check out the all-star line up of speakers at this on-line event happening in August. And, you can attend for free!

Your invite to Sandy's Virtual Cocktail Party is below...

I’ve seen just about everything, but I was really struck by Sandy Grason’s “Jerry Maguire Manifesto” Video.

You can check it out at http://ginabellinc.com/fab

It’s been one year since Sandy declared “I lost my ability to bullshit”

Here’s what she meant… (and I quote)

“Why do you have to either do the work you love from your heart and struggle with the money part or go so deeply into the marketing of your business that you feel like a used car salesman willing to do anything for a buck? I wish I knew 6 years ago, what I know today.”

If you’re ready for something different…

If you know there has to be a better way…

If you’ve lost your ability to bullshit…

You are invited to Sandy’s Virtual Cocktail Party!
Coin + Kwan: You Can Have It All

Happening Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 3pm Eastern
(12noon Pacific, 1pm Mountain, 2pm Central)

RSVP now at: http://ginabellinc.com/fab

At the very least, hop on over to see Sandy’s Jerry Maquire Manifesto Video… it Rocks!!

Hope to “see” you there!

Have a great day!

~ Gina xo

P.S.: Sandy’s Jerry Maguire video mentions a new product coming at some point, but in the meantime, the free content you’ll have access to is outstanding!

Overview:

ONE Good Joint Venture Can Dramatically Boost Your Business – and quickly too!

Now you can be READY TO JV in just 2 short weeks so you can…

• Grow your community of subscribers!
• Boost your credibility and expertise!
• Make more money in less time with greater ease!

A panel of top experts agree joint ventures are the fastest and most profitable way to grow your business, even if you’re starting from scratch! The READY TO JV Course covers EXACTLY what you need to know (and do) to get joint ventures (JV’s) working for you in new and powerful ways.
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You Will Learn:

• What a joint venture really is and other “JV” lingo
• Exactly what you must think about and do BEFORE, DURING, AFTER the JV
• How to identify and connect with your JV Dream team
• How to present your opportunity so partners jump at the opportunity to play with you
• How to lead and motivate joint venture partners for maximum results
• Systems and technologies that make joint venturing easy-peasy!
• How to create a joint venture marketing action plan (JV Map)
• How to leverage the PARTNER method as a checklist for JV success
• How to develop and nurture profitable win-win relationships for the long-term
• How to reduce risk and protect your valuable assets and ideas
• Plus, a whole lot more and… surprise bonuses too!

The READY TO JV Course will walk you through a simple step-by-step progression of creating successful joint ventures. You’ll receive all of the essentials so you can concentrate on implementing your new found skills and ideas.

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Bonuses:

#1. Personal e-coaching with me. Get feedback, advice and your specific questions answered directly by me! (Details provided upon registration)

#2. Valuable surprise BONUSES delivered each week beginning with a 60-minute audio interview where I share tons of tips and advice about networking, joint ventures and list building.

FAST ACTION BONUS! The first five to register will also receive a 30 minute joint venture strategy session with me! (Value $247.00)
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Course Agenda:

This course begins Tuesday June 15th and is limited to 12 attendees (so hurry!)

You’ll enjoy four 60-minute content and interactive tele-classes over 2 short weeks.

• Tuesday June 15
• Thursday June 17
• Tuesday June 22
• Thursday June 24
  

All teleclasses are at 1:00 pm Central Time.

This course is “calendar friendly”. If you miss a session, you will have access to each class recording.
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Course Format:

Participants attend this course via live tele-webinar. Attend by phone or webcast, from the comfort of your home or office – it’s your choice.

This program is designed to deliver the essentials in digestible bite-sized actionable pieces. This increases the likelihood that you will IMPLEMENT what you learn. We’re going to eat that elephant one bite at a time! Our calls (and follow up bonuses) will be filled with information, advice, resources and action steps to get you up and joint venturing successfully in just 2 short weeks!

You’ll get access to both the mp3 audio recordings and PDF transcripts. Audio is usually available within 24 hours of each call. Transcripts will be available within a few weeks.
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About Your Facilitator:

Gina Bell is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, successful coach and author, Founder of IAWBO the International Association of Women in Business Online, President and CEO of Gina Bell, Inc and Creator of JV Mavens Partner and Prosper Network.

Gina is known as a Catalyst for Growth and consults with multi-passionate and creative women entrepreneurs from all over the world teaching them how to build equity-rich businesses and how to leverage “catalyst” strategies that enable them to up-level their success quickly and confidently.

You can learn more about Gina and her programs at GinaBellinc.com and IAWBO.com
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Registration:

This 2-week, 4-module course is just $197.00 for the first 6 registrants only. Action takers are rewarded.

After the first 6, the fee goes back up to the regular registration fee of $297.00
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Funds a little tight? Click here now for an easy-on-the-budget 2 installment option.

(That’s 2 installments of $99.00 if you act fast! Once the first 6 have registered, the installment option becomes 3 x $99).
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Cancellation Policy: Once the class begins cancellations are not accepted.

Earnings Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to accurately represent this program and its potential. Please remember that each individual’s success depends on his or her background, dedication, desire and motivation. As with any business endeavor, there is no certain guarantee that you will earn any money.

Joint ventures (predominantly Virtual Events) is the primary way that I grow my “list”… my community… my peeps… my tribe by leaps and bounds!

A virtual event is a joint venture marketing strategy that I highly recommend but, here’s the caveat… it’s not for the weak at heart! While there are definitely a lot of moving parts to a virtual event you’ll discover that the end results are totally worth it!

If the idea of hosting your own virtual event interests you or you love the idea of being able to put your own joint venture together (virtual event or not) to grow your list this year you should know about Virtual Event Boom. A Virtual Event about… virtual events ;~)

The FREE preview series is on now!

And in case you need a little more motivation, here are my top 8 reasons why hosting a Virtual Event is so smart:

1) RAPID LIST BUILDING: The co-promotion of the joint venture partners creates massive exposure for everyone involved. Ten high profile joint venture partners with an average list size of 10,000 means that your message/event will be exposed to 100,000 people. That’s good for you and good for your joint venture partners too!

2) RELEVANT LIST BUILDING: When done correctly – the flood of new subscribers you attract through your virtual event are targeted and relevant to your area of expertise. Take List Attraction Week as an example. Serious women in business online want to know how to grow their list, keep people on their list and make money from their list. There is the potential to get the best of both worlds: quantity AND quality. And, when it comes to list building this is a winning combination!

The more relevant your list, the easier it is to build RELATIONSHIPS which is the heart of your community. Through relationships comes trust and that is the cornerstone of profitability.

3) IMMEDIATE REVENUE: A successful joint venture planned correctly can lead to immediate revenue. A percentage of the targeted and relevant subscribers you attract will become paying customers.

4) DIVIDE EFFORT MULTIPLY EFFECT: In my opinion, a virtual event is the ultimate leverage. By partnering with other experts in your area of expertise, the collective energy and effort grows your list, boosts your credibility and stimulates revenue. Now you can impact more people AND… do more and more of what you LOVE to do!

5) CATALYST FOR MOMENTUM: A virtual event is a catalyst for tremendous growth. My business grows by leaps and bounds rather than inching along. I’m also able to leverage the momentum and buzz a virtual event creates. And you can too!

6) CREDIBILITY THROUGH ASSOCIATION: When you partner with other highly respected experts in your field, it boosts your credibility by association. And, as the lead of the joint venture, you boost your fame factor too! “Oh wow! You know [insert name of super cool guru JV partner]? I’m impressed”

7) POWERFUL AND PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS: Collaborating and creating joint ventures with other experts boosts your credibility through association. As you add value and increase to their lives, they want to add value and increase to you. These mutually beneficial win-win relationships are priceless.

8 ) MARKETING BECOMES FUN AND EASY! The momentum each joint venture project creates allows me to get the biggest results for my investment of time and money. The key word here again is LEVERAGE. A Joint Venture is SMART marketing on steroids!

Sound good to you?

Register for Virtual Event Boom today. If you’ve missed any of the preview calls that’s okay – you’ll get access to the archive.

See you there!

If you host virtual events or are thinking about this as a marketing strategy for your business, Virtual Event Boom is a must-attend event that will reveal best-practices and more.

At the very least, you can benefit from four high-content preview calls:

Free Preview Call Series
April 14th, 21st, 28th & May 5th
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Here’s a peek at what is being covered:

* 7 Startling Mistakes that Even Smart Consultants Make Hosting Virtual Events (And How to Avoid Them)

* The Virtual Event Marketing Cycle: Yes, There is a Formula! How it Works & How You Can Use it for Profit

* Virtual Event Team Basics: Why Planning & Producing a Virtual Event By Yourself Totally Sucks & Who to Hire Without Breaking the Bank

* Virtual Event Success Stories: Meet Consultants Just Like YOU Who Are Using Virtual Events to Skyrocket Their List, Their Expert Status & Their Income

You’ll get the call-in details and access to the recordings of the ones you’ve missed when you register (free) at http://iawbo.com/veboom

Virtual events are on the rise. According to a survey conducted by On24, 63% of the 5000 marketing professionals surveyed said they were more likely to attend conferences online than in person.

Wow! With so many people searching for virtual events to attend, it’s no wonder that hosting one has become so seductive.

Virtual Events have become the #1 way that I personally have been able to take big leaps in my business. Just some of the reasons I do them are… growing a large and responsive list, boosting credibility and generating revenue.

Yet, despite the attractiveness, when done poorly, a virtual event can do more to damage your reputation than help it.

Ask my friend Leesa Barnes…

When she first started hosting her own virtual events, she could only attract 2 people and she made every mistake in the book…

• She didn’t record her session
• She didn’t provide an invitation to her guests on how to follow up with her for more info
• She focused more on getting the technology right than on the marketing
• And she tried to do it all by herself

So, why am I mentioning Leesa?

Since 2006, Leesa has hosted a variety of profitable virtual events that easily net her between 5 and 6 figures in extra income.

Not just that, but she also produces virtual events for people who don’t want to do it themselves.

Leesa is on a mission to help as many people as possible learn how to host virtual events successfully.

That’s why she’s hosting a **FREE** preview call series to share with you best practices in virtual events.

These calls take place weekly beginning on Wed Apr 14, 2010 and ending on Wed May 5, 2010. Each call is 75-minutes and will give you the tools and tactics to host your next virtual event with success.

These complimentary calls are a SNEAK PEEK of all the great content Leesa and her faculty of speakers (people like *ME*) will be sharing at the 2010 VIRTUAL EVENT BOOM, a 5-day virtual event taking place May 10-15, 2010.

Head on over to VIRTUAL EVENT BOOM to get the call-in details for this **FREE** preview call series.

Many times when we think about writing and publishing a book our minds careen out of control into the depths of overwhelm.

Let’s put the brakes on that.

Instead, what one thing could you do right now to move forward in your dream of becoming a published author?

Here are four “just 1 thing” ideas I have for the want-to-be-published. I encourage you to pick one to apply today so you can be a published authors sooner rather than later.

1. Develop Your “Goal Statement.”

If you join one of my “Write a Book in a Weekend” events, the first thing I will encourage you to do is write and send me a goal statement describing why you want to write your book and what it will accomplish for you.

It doesn’t have to be long—200-300 words should do it.

And there is great power in those few words—more often than not, it’s the participants who take a few minutes to write and send me their goal statement who get their book done by the end of the weekend. How about that? No coincidences.

2. Describe Your Ideal Reader

When you are in the throes of thinking, thinking, thinking about your book and get caught up in the “doing” of writing, it can be very easy to become, frankly, quite self-absorbed—meaning you lose focus about who the book is for in the first place: your reader.

Another short assignment I would give you as a “Write a Book in a Weekend” participant is to write a short description of your “ideal reader.” Tell me about one person who will benefit from your book. Is it a man or woman? What age? Where do they live? What do they do? And then the big question: what is the biggest problem or challenge they face that your book will solve?

3. Write Your “About the Author”

You might think this is a “save for last” item, however I encourage my peeps to write their “About the Author” section first, stressing not only their own credentials, but the specific problems and challenges their readers face and how they intend to solve them. It’s another good way to get your book defined in your own mind, plus provide yourself with a big picture overview.

4. Take the “10 Minute Challenge”

This is a simple but effective technique to get going on a larger project. Set a timer for 10 minutes and GO, GO, GO, GO, GO! Challenge yourself to see how much you can write in those 10 minutes. Most likely you’ll get such momentum going you’ll add another 10, and another, and another…I use this often, including now as I write this piece.

5. Speed Write About Your Favorite Topic

Sometimes what gets in our way is thinking too much about what we “should” write versus what we “want” to write. No one says you have to start with Chapter One. A great way to jumpstart your book project is to pick your favorite topic and start writing about that, even if it might be the “wrap up” chapter.

You can see a common theme to all these ideas—getting started somewhere, anywhere! It’s amazing—and also magical—about what getting started can do for a person. I encourage you to pick one or two of the items above, apply them right now, and let me know the results.

Donna Kozik is a two-time award winning author who has been featured in Woman’s Day, Women’s World, Teen People, The L.A. Times, The Baltimore Sun, NPR’s “Marketplace” and other media. She now shows others how to write and publish a book fast and easy to use as a “big business card.” She does this through “Write a Book in a Weekend” live and virtual events. You can find out more about how to write your book fast and easy during a call Donna and I are doing Tuesday, March 30. Register for the call (and the recording) here:

Now here’s an event I’m excited to share with you…

It’s a zero-sales-pitch, no-fee-to-attend interview series I’m a guest expert for this month…

It’s called The Best Business Advice Ever Series (Gotta love that title!)

When I think about all of the business advice I’ve received over the years there’s a lot of advice I wish I would have learned a lot sooner!

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if you could bypass the frustrations and go directly to what works?

This month, my colleague Sherri Garrity is continuing her free Business Advice Series with top-notch entrepreneurs who are sharing their best business advice ever in 15 minutes or less.

This is your chance to hear from each of them what’s worked, which mistakes they learned from the most, and the one piece of advice they have to share with you. The event starts March 22 with a special presentation by Sherri on Why the Typical (and traditional) Business Advice Doesn’t Work.

All you have to do is sign up for the series. It’s completely FREE.

All of the interviews are short, and to the point, so you can listen to them over a cup of coffee, or while you’re in the car or running errands.

Don’t miss this event – Sherri’s pulled together an incredible range of guests and her kickoff presentation is sure to cut to the core of what you need to do to build your business to its peak potential.

It’s worth taking a look. You can register for this FREE event at: http://snipurl.com/uwv9u

~ Gina xo

Attention: Success-Driven Women in Business Online! Boost Your Happiness and Boost Your Business too! Join me for this FREE call:

10 Shockingly Simple Steps to Boost Your Happiness So You Can Experience More Fun and Fulfillment in Every Facet of Your Life!

Are you in a hurry? Go ahead and register for this FREE call now.

If you can’t join us live register anyway and you’ll get 48 hr access to the replay. After this limited window of opportunity, this training will be sold for at least $27.00

When you click the sign up button you’ll be directed to my co-host’s page at the Center for Authentic Self Development. Please register through that page. We promise the double-step is worth it!

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Want more info about the call? Go ahead and keep reading…

I’ll let you in on something. A colleague and I realized recently that we share something fairly profound in common…

We believe the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT secret to success (and sanity) is taking full responsibility for our own happiness.

More specifically, we learned how to develop and flex our happiness muscles. This one skill has allowed us to increase the joy and fulfillment we experience every single day personally and professionally. Because we know how to flex our happiness muscles we get to be the best wives, mothers and friends we can be (and that includes being a friend to ourselves too!).

You may have heard the expression “what you give is what you get” and when it comes to being happy this has never been more true. Or, think about this one as it relates to happiness:
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“Be the change you want to see” ~ Mahatma Ghandi

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It may sound like a simple idea. Some might even dismiss it as “fluff” but trust me, there is tremendous power in your ability to be (and stay) HAPPY.

In fact, the sooner you begin to practice a few simple happiness strategies, every facet of your life starts to become more delicious and joy-filled really fast.

But it only works if you have a clear understanding of what it really means. And, you also need simple “how to” steps that apply to every day life.

The challenge for most people is that they’re confused and conflicted about their own ability to influence happiness. They feel like a victim of circumstance.

We (Kim and I) are here to share simple ways you can transform this feeling of helplessness to happiness and joy.

And we’re going to help you – for FREE.

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Why FREE you ask?

That’s easy…

We are super passionate about happiness and how the ability to influence your own happiness can improve every aspect of your life. We want to share this with as many people as we can.

All the feedback we’ve received on this topic suggests that people really want to be happier and stay happy but they aren’t sure how to strengthen and flex this muscle. Up to now “happiness” has been an elusive destination that they have to get to (or find in the first place). We want to clear the confusion and show you simple steps to find, strengthen and flex this muscle you’ve had all the time.

And so you should know that…

We are hosting a one-of-a kind training program called The Master Life Cleanse: Happiness and Harmony Makeover.

This life changing learning experience will draw your attention to the most predominant “life toxins” that cause us to fall into the belief that our “source” of happiness is external and fixed.

• Toxic Relationships
• Negative Thinking Scripts
• Guilt and Worry
• Limiting Beliefs
• Clutter
• Comparison

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But There’s Something You Need To Know…

This training is not for everybody. It’s exclusively for people who are:

a) absolutely sure they want to take responsibility for their own happiness and b) like our style of teaching.

And the only way you’ll be able to know for sure is to join us for this special call… (wink, wink, nudge)

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Here’s exactly what you’ll discover during this FREE 60 minute training call:

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The single most powerful quality you already posses that (once stimulated) will effortlessly attract more happiness into your life immediately. (And yes, we will reveal how to turn it on!)

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ONE word that you can say more often to infuse more self-confidence and control over your life and career… it will feel as though you’ve been set free!

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How a simple shift in awareness can impact all that you think, feel and do. Just this one piece of advice will allow you to experience so much more happiness every day.

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And of course a heck of a lot more! Plus, if you are ready to release inner baggage and feel more free, happy and relaxed than you have in years, we’ll reveal the exact next step for you too.

So, the only thing you need to do right now is register for the call:

When you click the sign up button you’ll be directed to my co-host’s page at the Center for Authentic Self Development. Please register through that page. Sorry for the double-step. We promise it’s worth it :~)

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Love & Light,