I’ll be expert co-panelist for #MOMeoChat Thursday February 4th. Topic: Networking and Joint Ventures

February 3, 2010 By Gina Bell 5 Comments

momeoI’m honored to be an expert advisor for MOMeo Community and would love for you to join me along with the faaaaabulous expert co-panelists @SandyGrason and @MelaniWard for a twitter chat all about networking and joint ventures.

We’re going to be sharing a ton of – 140 character or less – tips for one full hour to help you get networking and joint ventures working for you in new and powerful ways.

You can join us through tweetchat.com (use hashtag #MOMeoChat) or, follow the conversation using the Twitter search box – same hashtag. Oh and be sure to follow MOMeo Founder @CarlaYoung too!

The fun begins (and it really is fun) at 8:00 pm CT on Thursday February 4th. (6pm PT/7pm MT/9pm ET)

Tweet you there!

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Equity-Rich Women Online Teleseries: Highlights and Replay from Call #2

February 2, 2010 By Gina Bell 4 Comments

Call #2 in this 5-part series is ready! It’s filled with content that you can leverage immediately! Here are some of the hightlights…

ERW cover1. Don’t just do it… REALLY do it.

2. Do you over think your marketing? Use a K.I.S.S. method to Keep it Strategically Simple

3. Develop an Equity-Rich Marketing System

a. Active strategies

b. Passive strategies

c. Relationship (Keep in Touch) Strategies

4. Place your marketing under a microscope and begin to develop your equity-rich system… active, passive and relationships strategies.

5. Apply leverage where possible to create catalysts and accelerate your success.

6. There are six seats left in the Equity-Rich Women Online Platinum Tier… Platinum style program with unPlatinum pricing. Essentials “virtual” program starts at $187/month (and ALL tiers include one-to-one coaching). All the specifics of what the programs involve are on the application here: http://snipurl.com/erw-2010

Call #1 Replay: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10780464

Call #2 Replay: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10948674

Remember to share what you enjoyed most and any a’has you experience on the blog below :)

~ Gina xo

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Entrepreneurial Lessons from “The Bee Movie”

February 2, 2010 By Gina Bell 11 Comments

barry b bensonOne of the benefits to being a Mom is exposure to animated films. Two of my absolute faves are Finding Nemo and The Bee Movie.

The Bee Movie stands out for me because of the lessons within… and here’s a line that leaped out for me:

“According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway. Because bees don’t care what humans think is impossible.” ~ From “The Bee Movie” by Dreamworks Animation

I love this quote so much because it challenges the impossible. And the movie itself reminds us that it’s okay to be different, it’s okay to be authentic and it’s okay to follow our dreams (rather than doing what others expect of us).

The movie follows one particular worker bee, Barry B. Benson who’s career path in the hive is … MAKING THE HONEY. Every bee is assigned to as specific area with the overall goal of… MAKING THE HONEY. They don’t get a choice. (Oh the horror!)

But Barry is disillusioned by this career path and declares that he’s “leaving the hive”. (High five Barry!)

Okay seriously, Barry’s desire to “leave” reminds me of that knowing I had that there was so much more for me than just being an employee. And the reaction of Barry’s family and community to the idea that he would “leave” reminds me of that deer in the headlights stare that I used to get (still do) in reaction to the fact that I’m an entrepreneur. Too funny! (Watch the video – you’ll see what I mean.)


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The majority of the world is comprised of “worker bees” so when it comes to passionate entrepreneurs like you and I (and Barry), most people don’t “understand” why we’d even entertain the idea of leaving the hive. In fact we are surrounded by people who think we’re crazy or making a huge mistake and this collective energy can make even the most detemined entrepreneur doubt themselves on a good day.

Thankfully there is something we can do about this outside influence which is to avoid time spent with Negative Neds and Nellies who seem to be on a mission to burst your bubble. And then begin to surround yourself with other entrepreneurs… people who understand.

Whether you create an informal mastermind on your own, join an association or get super serious and step into a high level coaching and mastermind program this environment supports the very fact that YOU have the courage to reach for your dreams.

You left the hive baby! Woohoo!

~ Gina xo

Now, run don’t walk to your nearest video store. I promise The Bee Movie is worth watching! Barry’s voice is none other than Jerry Seinfeld which totally adds the the experience.

Entertaining the idea of a mastermind this year? Check out my FREE five-part Equity-Rich Women Online tele-series, I’ve got great content lined up and you’ll discover some very cool options for success-driven women in business online who are serious about taking big leaps in their business this year.

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Ready to JV (Joint Venture Marketing) Tele-Course: How to Partner and Prosper in 2010 #RTJV

February 1, 2010 By Gina Bell 6 Comments

iStock_000004538009XSmallOverview:

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

Now you can be READY TO JV in just 4 short weeks so you can…

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

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 Wednesday March 10

This teleclass meets for one hour each week for four weeks.

  • Wednesday March 10
  • Wednesday March 17
  • Wednesday March 24
  • Wednesday March 31

All teleclasses are at 7:00 pm Central.

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 4 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 can take up to 7 days.
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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 4-week course is just $197.00 for the first 20 registrants. Action takers are rewarded.

After the first 20, 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 20 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.

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A Mission to Inspire 100,000 Women

January 29, 2010 By Gina Bell 4 Comments

aspire-banner-with-backgroundI am a proud Team Inspiration Partner of Aspire Magazine’s “Mission to Inspire 100,000 Women in 2010!”

Get YOUR free one year subscription to Aspire including a multitude of FREE GIFTS from myself and other Team Inspiration partners. Live an Inspired Life Today!

Claim your free subscription here:
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Unleash Your Joint-Venturous Spirit: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! Two heads are better than one. United we stand!

January 29, 2010 By Gina Bell 5 Comments

Friends working at cafeIf you want to enjoy the rewards of successful joint venture marketing (and there are many) here are five things to think about and do…

1) Get Serious! Pull up your socks, roll up your sleeves and make a firm decision to get joint ventures working for you in new and powerful ways!

Simply making the decision to leverage this high ROI strategy opens your mind and heart to new opportunities and new relationships. The pieces start to fall into place ~ not by magic ~ rather, your decision jump starts your brain and it gets to work figuring out how to make it happen (okay, sometimes that can be quite magical!).

2) BE the kind of joint venture partner you’d like to attract. One of the best ways to learn the lay of the land is to participate in other people’s joint ventures. You can get an inside glance at their systems and promotional materials. And, what goes around comes around… it’s the doing that will get the laws of attraction and reciprocity working in your favour!

3) Get into the game. Not sure WHO to joint venture with or HOW to put an attractive joint venture program together? You’re not alone. My best advice? Stop sitting on the sidelines. In addition to participating in joint ventures, become a student of joint venture marketing. Read books; search the web; listen to tele-seminars; take a course; find a mentor or coach. Identify the gaps and barriers holding you back and start learning exactly what you need to know to be empowered to take action.

4) Leverage proven systems. Dramatically increase your odds of success by leveraging proven systems and processes. Based on your joint venture marketing goals/plans this could include:

- Joint Venture Marketing Action Plan

- Templates and Checklists

- Client Management System

- Follow Up/Keep in Touch System

- etc…

5) Brainstorm and Mastermind with like-minded joint-venturous women in business online. Imagine the momentum and success you can create with a community of like-minded, supportive, caring women cheering you on, and taking action to do what they can to support your success…

It sounds incredible doesn’t it?

So what are you waiting for? Learn how to leverage relationships. Discover the power of a mastermind environment and tap into practical marketing skills and must-have mindsets, both are key to achieving success – on your terms – but not alone.

If you’re really serious about learning to leverage joint ventures to grow your business this year, you can Get Ready to JV in just 4 short weeks. My new READY TO JV Course covers EXACTLY what you need to know in step-by-step detail to start creating and leveraging your own successful joint ventures.

The course begins Wednesday March 10th and the first 20 women to register save $100.00. Act fast and you could be one of the first five to receive a 30 minute joint venture strategy session with me.

Can you tell I like to reward action takers? Action is where the magic happens ;)

Just one successful joint venture can dramatically up-level your business.

Check it out at http://www.ReadytoJV.com

I look forward to seeing you there!

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P.S. Surround yourself with other joint-venturous mavens through JVmavens.com – it’s free to join!

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If Decisions Were THIS Easy We’d All Be …

January 27, 2010 By Gina Bell 11 Comments

paper fortune tellerDo you remember paper fortune tellers from when you were younger?

My friends and I used to make them – all the time! They were SO much fun!!

If only making decisions in REAL life and business could be this easy ;)

Unfortunately, there’s only one way to feel confident about what the future holds for us… and that is to act on decisions now – today – that support a future we want to experience.

So… how do you make BIG decisions when fear has you shaking in your booties?

The first step is to recognize that fear isn’t always a stop sign.

There is a difference between fear that stems from true danger and fear that stems from stepping beyond your comfort zone.

Here’s my best advice if fear is keeping you from making and acting on a big decision:

• Remember, fear isn’t always a stop sign.

• Seek the truth. (YOUR truth)

• Breath.

• Get clear about the fear. Feel it then face it.

• Be honest and compassionate with yourself. A massive degree of honesty is required. Don’t beat yourself up for feeling scared.

• Listen for your authentic voice amidst the mind chatter. It is there. You already know the answers.

• Decide and take action.

• Seek Inspiration. (Need a little extra motivation? Watch the Dare Change Video)

“I have accepted fear as a part of life – specifically the fear of change…. I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.” ~Erica Jong

Does the fear you are experiencing stem from true danger? What is your reality?

Developing an equity-rich mindset will empower you to get to the truth behind your fears so you can make decisions and act on them quickly and confidently.

Join me for the Equity-Rich Women Online Teleseries, we’re going to be covering “Five Mindset Shifts Essential to an Equity-Rich Business Online” on call #4.

Good luck!

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P.S. For those of you wishing to revisit a piece of your childhood, here’s how to make a paper fortune teller ;) Have fun!

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How to Bounce Back Fast When Someone Bursts Your Bubble

January 25, 2010 By Gina Bell 8 Comments

Back to schoolThis post is a re-run, originally posted in June of 2009 after someone burst my bubble – big time! I’m re-posting it today in response to a conversation with one of my awesome VIP clients. You see, someone burst HER bubble this week and I’m on a mission to help her (and you) to bounce back fast if/when it happens to you!

Let me ask you…

Have you ever put yourself out there with a new product, program or service and experienced an immediate and totally unexpected backlash?

That’s what happened to me…

And I can tell you, it felt like I had been punched in the gut! I’m not kidding. I was completely winded. My initial reaction was to curl up in a ball and cry my eyes out. It hurt.

I did cry but thanks to the incredible women (and a few men) that I mastermind with, I was able to pick myself up, dust myself off – all in record time!

Here’s the really cool part…

When I was in the midst of the frustration, anger, self-doubt (ohhhh the self doubt!) and plain old stuckness that comes with any kind of reaction you’re not prepared for, my intuition kicked into gear and I reached out to my mastermind for… HELP!

I posted my situation to our mastermind forum and shared my heartache. Within minutes I had people who truly care about me and my success sending me virtual hugs, sharing their own bubble bursting experiences and helping me to move forward again.

There’s no info product, article or eBook that could have impacted me the way this group of amazing women did that day (and still do).

If you’re going through anything similar, I want you to know that you’re not alone.

And that there are some really simple things you can do to manage the fear and self-doubt that comes with any kind of negative response …

1. Get out of your head and follow your heart.

When you’re in the midst of a painful situation it’s easy to curl up in a ball and completely shut down or, the oppositive, to lash out too quickly.

The negative self-talk we all experience is louder and nastier than ever.

The key is to get out of your head and follow your heart. Challenge the self-talk and compare it to the truths you hold in your heart. The sooner you do this, the quicker you’ll bounce back – stronger than ever!

2. Reach out and ask for help.

My mentor reminded me of something this week…

There’s a big myth that exists in our minds that admitting our fear somehow makes us weak or unsuccessful. And I agree with Marie… this is total baloney.

Here’s her advice on this one:

“I feel fear regularly…especially when I’m in the midst of creating a lot of cool, new stuff.

When you step outside of the norms in business and life, expect some fear. Just don’t let it stop you.

The best thing to do is to gently call yourself out on it and more importantly, call a friend.

The secret is to share your fear from a neutral place (meaning: don’t FREAK out and believe your fearful thoughts) and allow your friend to “talk you back from the ledge.”

3. Fail Forward and Take Immediate Action.

A philosophy that serves me well is the idea that every “failure” offers an opportunity to grow. In fact, the Chinese symbol for “crisis” also represents “opportunity”.

When something goes wrong or doesn’t unfold according to plan, rather than view it as a failure and get caught up in your head like I mentioned earlier. Get into action.

Here’s what I mean…

Rather than continue to moan and groan and feel angry and frustrated with the negative reaction I encountered just days before, I re-focused positive energy to the new Equity-Rich Women Online programs I have prepared for 2010.

I mapped out my virtual and live retreats programs, organized the time lines, created content and then celebrated with my honey.

I’ve had the privilege to be part of amazing masterminds. Surrounding myself with people who really care about my success makes all the difference in the world. When you have this, it’s pretty difficult to really fail.

I’m so excited to launch these new programs. They’re infused with the essentials I’ve identified for creating my own fun, fame and fortune with the goal that they will become your reason why it’s impossible for you to fail.

Setbacks can be the ideal fodder for mega creativity – if you get out of your head, ask for help and… fail forward.

Okay…

I’ve gotta run. We are snowed in this week and I’m helping my Mom-in-Law with a big pot of soup for the boys who are snow blowing driveways, sidewalks and streets in the neighbourhood.

Have the best week ever and I’ll talk with you again soon. Calls 2 and 3 in the Equity-Rich Women Online Tele-series are this week!

Gina xo

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LEARN to LEVERAGE and LEAP Your Way to Wild Success!
Call #1 in the Equity-Rich Women Online Tele-Series is Ready!

January 22, 2010 By Gina Bell 7 Comments

WOW! What a great way to end the week!

I’m so excited to share this with you!

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Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, a pen and paper and listen to the replay of call #1 in the Equity-Rich Women Online Tele-Series.

http://www.attendthisevent.com/Modern/?eventid=10780464

Here are some of the highlights:

  • Gina’s Success Mantra #1: “Don’t Just Do It, REALLY Do It”
  • 6 Keys to a successful equity-rich business online:
  • Key #1 (and Gina’s Success Mantra #2…) “I LEVERAGE therefore I grow”
  • Key #2 Create and Leverage CATALYSTS
  • Key #3 Clarity, Clarity, Clarity
  • Key #4 Relationships (7 types of to build and strengthen social equity)
  • Key #5 Equity-Rich “hybrid” Business Model
  • Key #6 Develop an Equity-Rich Mindset
  • 6 Most Common Challenges Women in Business Online face (Marketing, Cash flow, Productivity, Balance, Technology, Comparison)
  • What cool accomplishments will you be celebrating on December 31st 2010? How will you make it happen?
  • and a lot more!

For those of you who want to watch Kimberly’s video where she shares her experiences working with me as a VIP Client you can watch the video here.

This was a really great call and I invite you to share your ahas and comments below.

When you participate in this way your name will be entered into a draw to win a 30 minute equity-rich breakthrough session with me. If you share your insights from each call, you’ll have five chances to win!

Our next call in this series is on Thursday January 26th at 7:00 pm CT.

Here are a few topics we will cover:

  1. Three Surprisingly Simple Steps to Creating the Perfect Equity-Rich Marketing Plan;
  2. Plus… Five Irresistible Marketing Strategies every Woman in Business Online Must Know… and do.

If you’re already subscribed to GinaBellinc.com you’ll receive the dial-in details and courtesy reminder the day of the call otherwise stay tuned to the blog for the replays.

Learn more about my brand new 8-month Equity-Rich Women Online Programs here: http://www.ginabellinc.com/erw (2 of the 8 seats in the platinum level are already taken. And, for those who struggle with travel there’s a super affordable “essentials” option you’ll love!)

Happy Friday!

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FREE Tele-Series for Success Driven Women in Business Online!

January 18, 2010 By Gina Bell 18 Comments

Woman_laptopWoohoo! I’m SO excited to share my best tips and strategies with you through this complimentary tele-series!
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The goal of this series is two-fold:

One: for you to increase your ability to leverage the power of the internet so you can build an equity-rich business online that provides the fun, freedom and good fortune you desire.

Two: to introduce you to my brand new equity-rich women on line programs and invite you to leverage them to truly up level your success this year.
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Here’s a Basic Outline of the Series Agenda:

Thursday January 21, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Date Change: Friday January 22, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Dial-in details and replay here: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10780464

  • 6 Keys to creating a wildly successful equity-rich business online quickly and authentically
  • What does it mean to be an “Equity-Rich Woman in Business Online”?
  • How an equity-rich business model builds a bridge between where you are now and the fun, freedom and good fortune you dream of.
  • Six universal challenges that women in business online commonly face and how to break free fast!.

Tuesday January 26, 2010 ~ 7:00 pm CT
Date Change: Tuesday February 2, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Dial-in details and replay here: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10948674

  • Three Surprisingly Simple Steps to Creating the Perfect Equity-Rich Marketing Plan
  • Plus… Five Irresistible Marketing Strategies every Woman in Business Online Must Know… and do

Thursday February 4th, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Dial-in details and replay here: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11013690

  • Six Questions Every Woman in Business Online Must Answer to enjoy long-lasting success.

Friday February 19, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Dial-in details and replay here: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11013816

  • Five Essential Mindset Shifts Essential to an Equity-Rich Business Online.

Monday February 22, 2010 ~ 2:00 pm CT
Dial-in details and replay here: http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=11013942

  • How to identify your Success GPS… Do you need a road map, an experienced tour guide or both?
  • Plus… Five ways you can take it up a notch (or ten) and make 2010 the year you astound yourself!

You can register for courtesy reminders and replay notifications during the series by subscribing below. Note: If you’re already a subscriber to Gina Bell Inc or IAWBO.com there’s no need to opt-in again.

I look forward to “seeing” you on the calls!

Remember: If you can’t make the calls live, an audio recording will be provided after each call! ~ Gina xo

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