Marketing Confidence: Get from Shame to Fame with these
5 Winning Traits of Successful Women in Business Online.

Sad businesswomanOver the years I’ve met a lot of success-driven multi-passionate women in business online who are frustrated.

They desperately want to master their marketing. They want to take action and do the things they know they need to do to grow their business but they are stuck. And the prime saboteur much of the time is SHAME.

• about the look of their website (or not having one);
• because of their growing to-do list;
• because of incomplete projects (launchitis);
• because they’re scared and procrastinate;
• because they don’t know what to do first or next;
• because they can’t figure it out on their own;
• because they feel like a fraud;
• and so on… shame, shame, shame!

Shame in any of its forms sabotages confidence and forward momentum.

How do you successfully market yourself online if you secretly don’t want people to see your website?

How do you solidify your expertise when info products are incomplete or you have “launchitis” and are scared to go public with it?

How do you share YOUR passion in an authentic way when you’ve been “modeling success” after celebrity gurus sacrificing the life and business YOU really want to have?

How do you get new clients when you feel like a fraud?

And so on…

So the REAL shame is how these limiting beliefs and barriers create a less than desirable reality and results. And until the shame goes away it will continue to be a barrier to success.

The good news is the transition from shame to fame can happen fast!

Here are five common traits successful women in business online share in common. They are essential to winning the shame game and are easily adoptable. If shame is holding you back it’s time to try these on for size!

1. Clarity: What is YOUR definition of success? What do YOU want your life and business to be like? What is the difference you make for your clients? What are your specific goals – short term and long term? If you could wave a magic wand what would you change about your business? Do you have a clearly defined description of your ideal client? Do you know how to find them? What is your revenue goal? How do you plan to achieve this? And so on… I could ask you questions all day to help you gain clarity. When is the last time you thought about these questions? When is the last time you actually wrote this down? Do it now. Get clear in an as many areas as you can.

2. Believability: Belief is the bridge between our dreams and our dreams come true. Do you believe you can be successful? Do you believe in the difference you can make for others? What does your inner voice tell you? Is it keeping you stuck? Recognize that your “inner critic” that voice within you is trying to keep you playing small and safe. Statistics show that more than 80% of our self talk is negative. Begin to realize what is truth and what is self-preservation. Just this one step alone will increase your believability which will allow you to stretch your comfort zone which is where our goals and dreams live.

3. Originality: How do you stand out? How do you do things faster, better, easier than others? Do you allow your personality to shine through your business or are you “buttoned-down” and “reserved”? What is your fresh approach to solving the biggest problems your ideal clients are facing? Are you taking a cookie-cutter approach when you create or are you being innovative and unique? One of the biggest personal revelations I’ve had in my business was the day I woke up and realized that the companies, products and programs I had created didn’t come from originality they came from comparing myself to others. Originality fuels passion. Comparing and copying sabotages authenticity and confidence. Be Original. Be You.

4. Conviction: What do you do that no-one else does? What is your claim to fame? What is your expertise? What is the promise that only you can deliver? Successful women in business online define it and claim it. They declare it and share it with passion and certainty.

5. Tenacity: Successful women in business online are tenacious and driven. They have a level of persistence that borders stubborn. They do whatever it takes and they don’t give up easily. They go the extra mile. They constantly explore how they can do things bigger and better and faster than others. The next time you feel overwhelmed or want to put something off, remember this quality of tenacity and do it anyway!

ACTION STEPS:

Take out a pen and some paper. Note: Self-honesty is essential.

1. Spend time on each trait questioning and brainstorming how you can incorporate them into your business.

2. What specific actions do you need to take to infuse them into your business?

3. Is there a specific area that you need to work on most? What is it? Who can help you with that?

Want to take it up a notch? You can give your marketing and mindset a motivating kick in the pants in my next Get Clients Now! Marketing Action Group for Women in Business Online.

You’ll gain the advantage of a proven marketing system that relies on your authentic input. This is the key to marketing that is easy and even fun!

We will focus together for 6 weeks. I’ll keep you on track and motivated, inspire you and guide you. Together, we’ll tackle your biggest marketing barriers – helping you to get past them once and for all!

Seats fill quickly… register now or learn more at http://www.ginabellinc.com/gcn (One-to-One programs also available.)

Get the FREE eBook What Matters Now? By Seth Godin

I had the pleasure of waking up to this gem in my inbox.

What Matters Now eBookWhat Matters Now?
By Seth Godin

The ebook features more than seventy big thinkers, each sharing an idea for you to think about as we head into the new year.

From bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert to brilliant tech thinker Kevin Kelly, from publisher Tim O’Reilly to radio host Dave Ramsey, there are some important people riffing about important ideas here.

My own important idea, theme for 2010 and riff today is “Originality”

You saw me get on my soap box earlier this year with the How Does She Do It? Tele-Series. We explored the comparison trap as it relates to business and how our tendency to seek external validation along with a follow the leader approach to model the success of celebrity gurus can be a slippery slope that sabotages confidence and authenticity.

(Think Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty… but, for business.)

A woman in business online who embraces originality rarely falls into the comparison trap. This is because being original requires creativity, innovation, honesty, self-acceptance and caring enough about what you really want (and knowing what you really want) to stake your claim, to stand out, to be remarkable and to take action!

Download the eBook now and enjoy! It’s totally free and if you love it… share it! (Sharing can be as simple as clicking the tweet me button at the top of this post)

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So, what important idea do you want to share going into the New Year? I’d love for you to post them below :)

P.S. You can read Seth’s original blog post here.


I Am Me (A Guide to Being Authentic and Original)

fragile handle with careWhenever I find myself feeling stuck in comparison mode, like I need to move faster, do more, do better because I’ve compared myself to someone else and in my mind I’ve fallen short and self-doubt sets in…

When I find myself being pulled by external obligations and expectations…

And, when I feel scared to step forward and simply do something “my way”, I turn to the incredible quote by Virginia Satir (below) to remind me that it’s absolutely our natural truth to be authentic and original. And, it’s absolutely okay to need a reminder once in a while. After all, we are human ;)

I am Me.

In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me.

Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it.

I own everything about me: my body, my feelings, my mouth, my voice, all my actions, whether they be to others or myself. I own my fantasies, my dreams, my hopes, my fears. I own my triumphs and successes, all my failures and mistakes. Because I own all of me, I can become intimately acquainted with me. By so doing, I can love me and be friendly with all my parts.

I know there are aspects about myself that puzzle me, and other aspects that I do not know — but as long as I am friendly and loving to myself, I can courageously and hopefully look for solutions to the puzzles and ways to find out more about me.

However I look and sound, whatever I say and do, and whatever I think and feel at a given moment in time is authentically me. If later some parts of how I looked, sounded, thought, and felt turn out to be unfitting, I can discard that which is unfitting, keep the rest, and invent something new for that which I discarded.

I can see, hear, feel, think, say, and do. I have the tools to survive, to be close to others, to be productive, and to make sense and order out of the world of people and things outside of me. I own me, and therefore, I can engineer me. I am me, and I am Okay.

~ Virginia Satir

Discover Your Authentic Life Telesummit – November 16 to 20

libertàA few weeks ago Kimberly Englot, CEO of Authentic Self Personal Development invited me to be an expert for the “Discover Your Authentic Life” event.

I said yes right away and once I learned more about the topics we’d dig into during the series I got REALLY excited to be involved! These interviews are really going to spark some breakthroughs!

Here’s the scoop…

12 experts, all successful women in business and life (completely living according to their authentic intuition), teamed up for this project and each of us will share candidly and from the heart, our experiences with:

  • Living (and doing business) authentically,
  • the crossroads that made us finally decide enough was enough and follow our hearts,
  • how living this way has created more opportunity, and allowed in more happiness…

All from the perspective of how you can “Discover Your Authentic Life” too! so that you can be happier

We’re sharing our own experiences, lessons learned, and mistakes made, and cross-roads we had to meet first. As well as what works best so that YOU can discover your own authentic self and live your authentic life!

The calls are heart-warming, genuine and humorous too. You‘re really going to love them! It sounds fantastic doesn’t it? And that’s not even the best part… The best part is you can listen to the calls – F.R.E.E. when you register at http://snipurl.com/gbdyal

Here’s one thing I know for sure…

You don’t have to stay unhappy. You can have wealth and success, AND still be a great person! This event will empower you to see challenges on the horizon and navigate them with ease, because you’re doing it from a success mindset, not fear!

Take the step right now, to discover your authentic life with this FREE series http://snipurl.com/gbdyal

~ Gina xo
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Gina Bell,
Founder & President of IAWBO

Start Where You Are

red running trackIt’s really easy to beat ourselves up for the things we wish we did differently in the past or the success we wish we had today. We can waste a lot of time with that mind junk and negative self talk can’t we! ;)

But… when we ever so slightly shift our attention and allow ourselves to accept the reality of where we are right now we become empowered to take action.

A common limiting belief many entrepreneurs experience stems from the idea that we should be able to do it all and figure it out ourselves.  (You know… “solo”preneur)

The inevitable mistake that follows  is forgetting to tell the people we already know

1) what we are doing, and

2) how they can support us

or in other words… to ask for help.

“You’ve got to ask. Asking is in my opinion, the world’s most powerful and neglected secret to success and happiness.” ~ Self-made Multimillionaire and Philanthropist, Percy Ross

So, here’s what I want you to do…

Go through your address books, holiday card lists and membership rosters to see how many people you know that aren’t yet aware of your business. Start reaching out to them in what ever ways feels comfortable to you… this could be with cards, letters, e-mails, or phone calls and let them know about what you do and areas that you are looking for support.

And here’s a tip… instead of just ASKING for help, whether it’s referrals, advice, introductions etc… remember to approach it from mutual benefit perspective. Find out how you can help others and watch how what goes around comes around.

“Start Where You Are” is one of five essentials of being a successful woman in business online that we discussed today on our first Gold VIP Strategy call for IAWBO, the International Association of Women in Business Online.

The call was fantastic and we are just getting started! At the very least I do recommend getting your FREE Starter Membership right now ;) http://iawbo.com

Complimentary Tele-Class: 6 Major Shifts with Debbie LaChusa

I’d like to invite you to join me for a complimentary teleclass

debbieThursday, October 29th at 5pm PT
(6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET),
being offered by Debbie LaChusa, home-based business and marketing expert and founder/president of the National Association of Home-Based Business Moms (NAHBM) where she’ll be sharing:

“6 Major Shifts You Must be Aware of if You Want Your Business to Succeed”

Debbie promises this call will absolutely change the way you think about building a successful home-based business. And I assure you that you’ll love the wisdom that Debbie has to share on this topic. http://snipurl.com/2010t3

Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn:

* 6 major shifts that are happening in the world and in business … and why understanding them is critical to your ability to succeed.

* What your clients really want from you … and why if you don’t understand this you will continue to struggle.

* Why the old ways of business and marketing no longer work … and why.

* Why the trilogy of Self-Business-Life cannot be separated … if you want to be a happy, healthy and wealthy home-based business owner (and I mean wealthy in every sense of the word).

You can reserve your spot for this complimentary call at:
http://snipurl.com/2010t3

Don’t worry if you can’t make the live call. Register anyway and Debbie will send you the mp3 recording.

I hope you’ll plan to join me on the call Thursday!

~ Gina xo
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P.S. This call is also a preview call for Debbie’s 2010 Transformation3 Mastermind Experience. If you’re ready to dive in and transform yourself, your business and your life, Debbie will be sharing details on how you can apply for one of only 10 spots available in her year-long coaching and mastermind program that begins in January.
http://snipurl.com/2010t3

FREE Tele-Class: Secrets to GET MORE DONE revealed Wednesday October 28th

gbi_header2Let me share a secret with you…

It’s easier than you think to get things done. Whatever it is – starting a new website, creating an info-product, developing an affiliate program, or hosting a telesummit…

In fact, let me introduce you to a friend of mine who did all those things (and more) in one short year.

You may have heard of her and recognize her from the How Does She Do It? Tele-Series Event – her name is Kim DeYoung – the Get It Done Girl. She’s an energetic visionary with a highly pragmatic step-by-step approach to running her business. Trust me it’s a unique combination and I know you’ll find her truly inspirational!

kimdeyoungitI’ll be interviewing Kim on Wednesday October 28th at 1:00 pm EST (10 PST/11MTN/NoonCST) so she can share exactly how she gets so much done. She’s developed her own 5-Step System that can help you get out of overwhelm and get your brilliance out into the world.

TO ATTEND THIS EVENT BY WEBCAST:
http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=9750351
Note: you can also attend by phone. Click the link for details.

This system Kim teaches can be used repeatedly for ANY ideas that you want to take from vision to execution.

On this information-packed call you’ll learn how to:

1. Get clarity around your ideas and your vision (like which projects on your to-do list are going to generate the most income and the most momentum)

2. Break down your project into “bite-size” manageable pieces so you never feel overwhelmed by your big ideas

3. Learn the art of resourcefulness (you don’t have to know HOW everything gets done)

4. Get out of your own way and stay focused as you move towards your big goals

5. Use Kim’s 5 strategies to get whatever you want done, done (won’t that feel great??!)

Here’s that link again to attend this complimentary teleclass on Wednesday October 28th at 1:00 pm EST:
http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=9750351

Want access to the replay of this call? No worries, the webcast page will become a replay page shortly after the call.

See you there!

All my best,

~ Gina xo

Gina Bell,
President & Founder, IAWBO
International Association of
Women in Business Online

Today is “THE” Day!

iawbo-facebookI’m beyond thrilled to be sharing the How Does She Do It? Tele-Series today. The free pass to this collection of 15 interviews is available FREE until Sunday. Get your pass at http://how09.com and start listening now!

The cool thing is there’s another BIG reason why today is “the” day…

I finally did it!

I finally launched the association I’ve always wanted to lead for the audience I’m most passionate about: multi-passionate, highly motivated women in business online!

That’s right! Today the virtual doors opened to both How09 Tele-Series AND IAWBO, the International Association of Women in Business Online! Woohoo!

Now, internet based women entrepreneurs and those who want to be can get access to the people, the how-to and the inspiration they need to thrive in business online! And… for less than a dollar a day!

In fact, there’s two ways to get started right now for FREE!

1) Join our social network & mastermind forum on Facebook: http://mastermindofwomen.com

2) Register for a FREE Starter Membership at http://iawbo.com/free-stuff

Now, if you’re one of the highly motivated women I tend to attract (and love to inspire) go for gold with our VIP Gold Membership at http://iawbo.com/benefits (at very least, it’s worth checking out).

Now, if you’re thinking this is a “typical” membership I’m thrilled to tell you this is not like that at all. Instead, think association meets online magazine meets mastermind! I’m talking lots of fun and energy – that’s my style and my promise!

Check it out and let me know what you like best :~)

I’m going to go do another happy dance!!

~ Gina xo

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How09 Build the Biggest Buzz to Win Contest Starts Today (ends Friday)

bee_buzz-246x300This is gonna be a ton of fun…

The How09 Virtual Event team is on a mission to reach as many women as we can. Will you help us build more buzz?

To make it super easy and to thank you for your effort we’ve created the “Build the Biggest Buzz to Win” Contest…

If you can post a comment to a blog and update your Facebook and Twitter status you’ll be well on your way to earning points, showing your friends you’re “in the know” and having a blast too!

To win, all you have to do is create as much buzz about the How Does She Do It? Tele-series and contest as you can. There are specific actions that you can take – and we’ve assigned a point value to each one.

The contestant who “builds the biggest buzz” by the deadline (a.k.a. earns the most points)… wins!

Your friends will love you for sharing the news and you’ll be getting great exposure for yourself in the process too!

fingers_crossedHere’s a peek at what you can win:

  • Grand Prize: One lucky contestant will win a FREE scholarship to the Fun Fame and Fortune Online Virtual GatHERing – a mastermind for motivated women in business online starting January 2010 (Value $2244.00 – Wow!);
  • Other Prizes: 3 lucky contestants will win a “Catalyst” Coaching Session with IAWBO Founder/President Gina Bell and a Feature Spotlight providing exposure for you and your business on IAWBO’s Blogazine!
  • Plus…. there will be “point based” prizes too! (i.e. You automatically win these prizes as soon as you reach the allocated point level!)

All the exciting details about the prizes and contest guidelines are at http://www.How09.com/contest

If you haven’t registered for the tele-series yet you can start earning points by doing that right now at http://www.How09.com (Already registered? Go to the contest page, we’ve got you covered!)

Will YOU be the Buzz-Ability Champ? Good Luck!

I’m the guest expert for the next MOMeo Telesummit Preview Call: Multiplying your Revenue Streams

telesummit-mom-flyingOctober 12th: Multiplying your Revenue Streams
10 am MTN / 12 pm EST

Building leverage in your business is all about multiplication, taking one effort, one idea, one product or service and multiplying it as many times as possible.

Want to know how the successful moms get more for their time?

It’s simple. Successful moms aren’t working harder, or even more. BUT they are working smarter, adopting a business model that multiplies their revenue streams for more added to your bottom line!

Register to attend this preview call – FREE at http://www.MomeoCommunity.com/supermom

~ Gina xo