Fun Fame Fortune Quote to Ponder

August 6, 2009 By Gina Bell 3 Comments

“At the time, I did what I knew to do, and when I knew better, I did better.” ~ Maya Angelou

istock_000009382439xsmallSo often we get down on ourselves for not doing it better initially… but, often it takes the experience of doing to discover what the right steps are. Without initially taking what may be imperfect action, we cannot learn and grow and do better.

Action Step: Give yourself a pat on the back for the steps you’ve taking thus far. I’m not sure who said this but “Imperfect action trumps perfect inaction every time!”. How true.

To a life filled with all the fun fame and fortune you can handle :)

~ Gina xo

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“Niche to be Rich” Revisited: A breath of fresh air for the multi-passionate entrepreneur

August 6, 2009 By Gina Bell 2 Comments

istock_000004375181xsmallWe’ve all heard this advice at one time in our entrepreneurial journey… “You must niche to be rich”.

The problem is, this wise and foundational marketing advice, any advice for that matter, can only support you if the definition supports your authentic vision for your life.

Many of my clients fall victim to misinformed definitions… niche to be rich is a big one that keeps multi-passionate entrepreneurs stuck or worse… wondering why they aren’t able to “conform” to a concept that seems to work so well for everyone else. Does this feel familiar?

Here’s the problem…

Often the “Niche to be Rich” concept is looked upon as a governing rule for success, in that you have to choose one thing to focus on overall in business.

Here’s the formal definition of “niche”:
Niche: a position or activity that particularly suits somebody’s talents and personality or that somebody can make his or her own (i.e. “She carved out her own niche in the industry”); Commerce specialized market: an area of the market specializing in a particular type of product.

Notice that it does not say “a position or activity that particularly suits somebody’s ONE talent and personality…”

And this is where a lot of the confusion comes from, that idea that you have to choose only one of your talents or passions to move forward with.

As my mastermind friend Helen Herman said just today… “Let’s face it: most of the traditionally employed world is stuck thinking that if you aren’t passionate about only ONE thing, you’re… I don’t know – ‘unfocused‘.”

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur I can tell you this is a sure-fire way to guarantee your life will feel unfulfilled, like you’re missing a limb, off balance. I know because I tried for a long time to fit myself into just one niche. It was not a lot of fun and I was not happy.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur you can still leverage this solid and proven marketing wisdom. Each one of your passions represents a niche… as a multi-passionate entrepreneur you simply have more than one.

I hope you’re beginning to see that the concept doesn’t have to be complicated or limiting.

There’s another lesson here…

“Niche to be rich” is a concept, like other concepts, principles and strategies, we must look at the underlying principles and how it relates to our authentic vision for success.

Have you been stuck or frustrated based on a definition that doesn’t support you? Are you having fun? Are you getting noticed? Are you creating good fortune (beyond just money)?

One of the greatest skills I’ve developed is the ability to apply success and marketing principles to my business and life authentically – without copying, comparing or competing with others.

So I encourage you to revisit your definition of success and why you became an entrepreneur in the first place. Have you been creating and making decisions that support this vision? Or, have you strayed off course perhaps due to a definition – like an interpretation of niche to be rich – that doesn’t support you? Take a close look. There’s never a better time than now to correct your course.

If you have a moment, please share your comments and experiences below. I’d love to know if this is something that you’ve had to overcome or if perhaps a light bulb came on for you after reading this.

My Best,

Gina xo

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JumpStart Your Home-Based Business with NAHBM Founder Debbie LaChusa (whether you’re starting out, struggling or stuck!)

July 29, 2009 By Gina Bell Leave a Comment

jump-start-home-bizOne of the greatest decisions I ever made when my daughter was born was to work from home (she’s 17 now).

If you missed my friend Debbie LaChusa’s free teleclass last week, not to worry …

She’s hosting another call next Wednesday, August 5th called, “3 Simple Ways to JumpStart Your Home-Based Business, so both you and your business can be happy, healthy & wealthy!”

You can register for the call at http://snipurl.com/dljumpst

This call is for you if:

=> You feel like you and your business are invisible and you’re struggling to get clients.

=> You’re frustrated with trying to manage your business and find time to enjoy your family. (after all, wasn’t having more time with your family one of the reasons you decided to start your business?)

=> You’re completely overwhelmed by the idea of starting your own business and you don’t know where to start or what to do next.

=> You’re worried you may be wasting time doing things you don’t need to do.

=> You’re not sure what the right NEXT step is, or how to take it.

=> You’re having trouble staying focused and motivated and getting done what you need to get done.

On this free call you will learn:

(1) The most important thing your home-based business absolutely must have if you want to easily attract clients (and why all the marketing in the world won’t help you if you don’t have this in place)

(2) Two main reasons most people struggle to get clients (and how to overcome them so you can easily attract your ideal clients)

(3) 3 simple steps you need to take, and the order you need to take them, to make sure your home-based business is set up for success (skip one of these crucial steps, or take them out of order, and you will be shooting yourself in the foot without even realizing it)

(4) #1 thing that prevents most home-based business owners from succeeding regardless of how hard they work (just becoming aware of this can be enough to make sure it doesn’t stop you)

(5) How to manage your business and family under one roof so you have plenty of time for both (and so you don’t burn out or alienate your family)

(6) How to stay focused and get everything done (so you can build your business and still have time for the healthy, balanced life you’re striving for)

Debbie has been where you are and she knows how frustrating it can be and she wants to help. Because it doesn’t have to be that way, and it absolutely isn’t when you know exactly what to do. And, that’s what Debbie is going to share with you on this call.

You can reserve your spot in this complimentary teleclass at http://snipurl.com/dljumpst

Enjoy & good luck!

Gina

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Joining a mastermind is like trying a new hair style… totally rich, happy and hot when it’s the right one!

July 27, 2009 By Gina Bell 3 Comments

hair-salonFor me, making the decision to join a mastermind  reminds me of making the commitment to try a new hair style.

You can buy a dozen hair style magazines and search for celebrity hair-dos on Google but, at the end of the day, you actually have to get in the chair and let the stylist work their magic before you’ll “really” know for sure if it’s going to work for you.

I was on the fence for a LONG time before making the decision to invest in a mastermind. Knowing what I know now, I wish I had done it a long time ago!

So that you can “C” the benefits of making this decision for you and your business, here are four priceless reasons why I love masterminds:

1. CONNECT with like minded and motivated people moving in the same direction as you

2. COLLABORATE/CO-CREATE through joint ventures, brainstorming, feedback and advice

3. COMMISERATE Yes, you read it right. Sometimes you need to vent, occasionally you have a bad day or get poor results that you weren’t anticipating, and sometimes life throws you a curve ball. It’s all fair game in a mastermind which quickly becomes a safe place to fall (which also lifts you back up much quicker too!)

4. CELEBRATE your mastermind peeps become your greatest cheerleaders, motivating you and celebrating with you AND… recognizing and reminding you of even the small wins that we tend to poo poo.

My only other advice is to make sure that you are in sync with the core philosophies of the mentor/expert hosting the mastermind and that the focus is in line with an area that you need to work on to up level your success.

My mentor Marie Forleo is as *AMAZING* as her Rich Happy Hot Mastermind. She’s hosting a free call TOMORROW that I invite you to check out… http://marieforleo.com/6truths/

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Got Social Equity? The Quality of Your Network Impacts Your Net Worth

July 25, 2009 By Gina Bell 3 Comments

social-equityIf you’re familiar with my previous posts you’ll know that this is a time of transition for me (and Steve too). It’s scary and exciting all at the same time!

Well today I’ve been thinking a lot about social equity, the strength of my network and quality of relationships within it.

Social equity is one of my favourite topics to teach and it has a great deal to do with why I’m able to move forward in a new direction with such confidence.

Social equity is simply the standards and mutual value of your personal and social relationships. The key to positive social equity is the element of mutual benefit.

When your social equity is high, the people within your network truly care about you and your success as you care about theirs. There’s a great deal of mutual benefit and as a result, transitions are much easier to manage because it’s easy to garner support in many areas.

They are relevant in that they are interested in your area of expertise.

They are responsive in that they read and comment on your communications.

They are loyal in that they stay around as you and your company(s) grow and evolve.

And, they care in that what you do and who you are really do make a difference for them, they notice and it matters.

Does this describe YOUR network?

When you have a relevant, responsive, loyal and caring network it’s almost impossible to fail. I like to call positive social equity an insurance policy for your success.

But the diversity of your network is equally important. There are specific relationships that are essential to long-term, high level success.

For example, if your network only includes customers and prospective customers, there are critical gaps you must consider.

Here are six specific types of relationships, in addition to your network of prospects and customers, that you should spend time developing high social equity with (and why):

1. Family and Friends who “get” what you do. What I mean by “get” what you do is these are friends who support vs sabotage success. When you share your plans and ideas they fuel your excitement rather than burst your bubble. They don’t look at you like you’re crazy ;)

2. Mentor(s) to inspire you and lift you to new heights of success.

3. Coach(es) to teach and motivate you to keep growing and moving forward.

4. Masterminds/Associations of like-minded and motivated people moving in the same direction as you to connect, collaborate, commiserate and celebrate with.

5. Complimentary Experts/Service Providers. These are business owners who share your target audience but serve them in a way that is complementary vs. competitive. These individuals or companies are perfect for co-promotion, collaboration, joint ventures, referrals and more!

6. Industry Experts to stay informed, remain innovative, and strengthen your expertise.

So as you build your own networks and strive to develop high social equity, remember the seven types of equitable relationships and the essential ingredient of mutual benefit.

Stay tuned to my next post where I’ll share some specific ways to build and nurture relationships to create positive social equity.

I’d love to hear how your relationships are supporting your success. Please feel free to comment :)

Gina xo

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What to do when your existing business feels like a sweater that SHRUNK?!

July 14, 2009 By Gina Bell 1 Comment

no-longer-fitsSeveral months ago it happened to me…

I realized… My business doesn’t fit me anymore! Oh-my-goodness right!? Breathe Gina, Breathe…

And, the reality was that it hadn’t fit me for quite a while but I was so busy (and determined) trying to be something I no longer was I didn’t see the forest beyond the tree. Oh my nose was pressed against it tight… until now.

So what’s a girl to do?

I mean what a waste it would be to say goodbye to an existing business. A business that I’ve invested years into and is profitable too. Right?

I’m not convinced…

I believe the bigger waste would be to continue going through the motions to maintain something I’m no longer passionate about.

Maintain… there’s something so boring and inauthentic for me in that word. I love to learn and grow and give and make a difference. To maintain is to be status quo and that is totally not me. And that’s whether it’s me doing the maintaining or my team doing it. At the end of the day – I’m not growing and thriving.

I deserve better and the people I’m meant to serve deserve better too.

I have to admit it’s kinda scary but wicked exciting at the same time!

If I say goodbye to what I’ve been doing for so long, it feels a little bit like starting from scratch. But, I have a feeling – a knowing – that the passion fueling my new direction will propel me far beyond the success I already have right now.

I’m excited for this new chapter in my life and my business.

And I’m SO grateful to be sharing the transition with YOU.

This site, GinaBellinc.com “Your Certain Way to Fun, Fame and Fortune!” is just the beginning of this journey.

And, rather than say goodbye to existing companies like The Networking Masters, I’m re-inventing them to better serve our network and support everyone’s next steps.

It’s going to be awesome!!

So stay tuned for all the exciting details… from the evolution of The Networking Masters to all of my amazing new programs and products – coming soon.

My Best,
Gina xo

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One Question Survey for Women in Business Online

July 5, 2009 By Gina Bell Leave a Comment

As a woman in business online, what is your greatest challenge? click here to take our one-question survey

next-steps

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How to Bounce Back Fast When Someone Bursts Your Bubble!

July 3, 2009 By Gina Bell Leave a Comment

This post started out as a quick shout out and update of some very cool teleseminars I want you to know about but I realized there’s more to tell you…

shockLet 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 last week…

And I can tell you, my initial reaction was to curl up in a ball and cry my eyes out. It hurt.

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

Here’s the really awesome part…

When I was in the midst of the frustration, anger, self-doubt and plain old stuckness that comes with any kind of response 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 within minutes I had people who truly care about me and my success sending me virtual hugs, sharing their 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.

gina-caricature2Here’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 Fun, Fame and Fortune programs I’m preparing for 2010.

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

I’ve had the privilege to be part of an amazing mastermind this year. 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. My sister is here and Steve is going to install her new stereo. Then, it’s time for a dip in the pool!

Thanks, as always, for reading and I’m excited to share more about my failing forward with you as it unfolds.

Oh… about the teleseminars you should know about. You can read about them here:

The Networking Masters July Member Event: The Zen of Social Media Marketing with Shama Hyder

5 Startling Mistakes Even Smart Entrepreneurs Make When Hosting a Telesummit/Series and How to Avoid Them with Special guest experts Sherri Garrity, Debbie Lachusa and Susan Daffron.

Have the best weekend ever and I’ll talk with you again soon.

Gina xo

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Add Six Figures & Re-ignite the Passion For Your Business!

July 1, 2009 By Gina Bell 2 Comments

Let me get right to the point with no fanfare:

On July 3rd at 12:00 PM ET (9:00 AM PT), my friends Dave Dee & Alexis Martin Neely are conducting a live teleclasss during which they will share…

dollar-sign“5 Step Formula to Add 6 Figures to Your Business THIS YEAR & Re-Ignite Your Passion While You Do It”…

Dave & Alexis help business owners, like you, who’ve already figured out how to bring revenue into your core business, leverage your business systems, processes and intellectual property into a 6 figure (or more) sideline profit center within your business by packaging the way you do things in your own business and licensing your way of doing things to non-competitors in your industry.

They chose July 3rd to host this teleclass because it’s independence weekend in the United States and it could be the start of REAL independence in your life.

On the 75-minute call, you’ll discover:

* The exact five part blueprint you can use immediately to generate a huge cash flow surge into your new side profit center…Four Dave & Alexis students had immediate cash flow surges of $75,000, $63,000, $34,000 and $15,000 last month – the very first time they implemented the 5-step formula!

* How your side profit center will re-ignite the passion you once had for your business. (Remember how you felt when you first started your business? Now you can experience that excitement again!)

* How to uncover the six figure product that lies hidden in your business. Yes, right now you have untapped assets you aren’t even aware of…After our call, you’ll know what those assets are and how to turn them into big profits.

* How to move beyond the income ceiling you’ve either already hit or you are on your way to with your current dollars for time trade-off. Even if you’ve moved beyond an hourly billing model, as long as you are your product, you’re going to hit a ceiling on your earning capacity very quickly.

* The very best parts of sharing your information and knowledge with others in your industry has very little to do with the money (that’s gravy!) – the best part is the fulfillment you experience when someone thanks you with tears in their eyes for your helping them to do what they do better.

* How this side profit business will not only give you the freedom to work less -a LOT less – but also to work from home or from anywhere in the world- and even retire faster than you ever dreamed possible (if you want to).

* The very first step you need to take that virtually guarantees your success when coaching others in your industry – almost everyone misses this step and it costs them dearly.

* How to finally escape exhausting one to one selling and move to the exhilarating experience of selling one to many and making a major impact on thousands (or even millions) of people’s lives.

* How to turn your initial success into ongoing, autopilot revenue stream. (How would it change your life if you had an additional profit center in your business that produced high six figure profits per year – year in and year out – while you slept?)

* How to breakthrough into a new business model that will take your business to the next level and finally give you the freedom and independence you’ve been looking for while at the same time bringing back all the passion you once had for your business.

Dave & Alexis have the step by step, rock solid, PROVEN blueprint for helping you turn your business experience into a six or seven figure a year cash flow stream that will allow you to go part-time or even retire from your core business completely (if you want to) in short order.

If you’re intrigued and want to discover Dave & Alexis’ “5 Step Formula to Add 6 Figures to Your Business THIS YEAR & Re-Ignite Your Passion While You Do It!” register right now.

Go to: http://snipurl.com/5for6call

Sincerely

Gina

PS — Hey, I know Dave & Alexis. I know they are legitimate, honest, straight shooters and for real. They ARE the genuine article. Their call could be a turning point in your life – the start of real independence in your life.

Register now: http://snipurl.com/5for6call

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Gina Bell Inc, Coming Soon!

May 31, 2009 By Gina Bell Leave a Comment

I’m so thrilled to be working on this new site branded under my name which is something I didn’t have the courage to do before now. Woohoo!

Gina Bell Inc is a company devoted to teaching multi-passionate entrepreneurs how to embrace their multipreneurial sprit and achieve
Fun, Fame and Fortune doing ALL that they love to do!

Stay tuned for the launch of the “What’s Your F Word” Radio show featuring a multi-passionate approach to fun, fame and fortune plus a whole lot more. [Don't worry... I'm not crazy! What's your F word will make sense once it's unveiled - I promise!]

Love Gina x0

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