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“Faith is the New O.S.” by Ali Brown

February 7, 2014

In 2002, I had been married two years to my first husband, whom I’ll just call “G”. While we each had our own reasonably successful business ventures (I was just really starting to ramp up my online business), we were still struggling financially, living in a rented one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, and carrying more than $30,000 in credit card debts. It was surely causing a lot of stress in our marriage.

A friend of ours invited us to attend a “money mindset” seminar that sounded perfect for our situation. Although the event was free, it was still a big decision to take three days off, drive down to San Diego, and pay for a hotel.

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February 6, 2014

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It's about FAITH plus ACTION…

February 4, 2014

One of my coaching clients defines entrepreneurship as a “faith walk“. Your next step might not be clear to you today, but you have to TRUST that the path will reveal itself… and continue to move forward.
I know how scary it can be to run a business, especially in these times. It’s WHY I created my “Elevate Your Income” FREE video series. It’s my most popular video series, and it’s helped thousands of business owners at ALL levels.

February 4, 2014

Jessica Herrin, Founder & CEO of Stella & Dot, this week on Glambition Radio with Ali Brown

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Remember back when the Avon lady knocked on your door, or your neighbor invited you to a Tupperware party? Well, Jessica Herrin has taken that old-school direct sales model, updated it for today’s woman, wooed over 30,000 gals from all over the world to work it, and has grown it into a $450 million+ company. (Yes, you read that right. In fact, some sources estimate it will hit a BILLION dollars in a few short years.)
As the founder and CEO of Stella & Dot, a “social selling” jewelry and accessories company, Jessica reinvented and redefined the merchandising industry in a way that helps women entrepreneurs balance life and work.

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January 28, 2014

JJ Virgin, Nutrition and Fitness Expert, and Bestselling Author of The Virgin Diet, this Week on Glambition Radio with Ali Brown

OK this one made me cry. I know I’m a crier, but really. JJ Virgin saved her son’s life last year, and you MUST hear this interview on what she went through. I always saw JJ as so strong and tough, and after this interview now I realize why she became so strong… for this reason. It saved her, and it saved her family. We can all learn a lot from this.

“We are never better than when we are challenged.” –JJ Virgin

I absolutely love JJ. After becoming her first business coach in 2009 and 2010, we’ve become dear friends, and I even adopted her fat cat Milo.

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“9 Easy Headline Formulas” by Ali Brown

January 16, 2014

In the world of marketing, your first impression – your headline – can lead to either sales success…or failure. It’s important to realize that headlines work best when they appeal to your reader’s interests (not yours).

Not only can headlines grab attention, they can also make your message easy to read, convey your main selling points, and lead your customer to a sale. Remember, you want to go for a bold statement that the reader can’t pass up!

Here are 9 easy headline formulas I use all the time:

“7 Mantras for Becoming a Money Magnet in the New Year” by Ali Brown

January 2, 2014

When I mentor my entrepreneur clients, most of them are surprised to discover that I often spend just as much time coaching them on a correct money mindset as I do on sound business strategies. How you think and feel about money is just as important as how you earn it. But if you don’t think and feel wealthy, then you’ll never get to that point.

So you need to think rich, feel rich, and take rich actions to achieve the lifestyle you want and to support the causes (and people) you care about.

“7 Ways to Boost Your Business During the Holiday Slowdown” by Ali Brown

December 19, 2013

Many business owners slow down to a crawl as we get closer to Christmas, figuring sales are going to ramp down anyway. But, the holidays open up some quality time to evaluate your business and set yourself up for a successful first quarter of the New Year.

Here are 7 things you can do to help your business during this slow period. Don’t worry—even if you decide to do just one so you can focus on your family this year, you’ll still be one step ahead when you ring in 2014!

“Starting a Membership Program: Is it Right for YOUR Business?” by Ali Brown

December 13, 2013

Membership/continuity programs are very popular on the Web. The trend started years ago with book-of-the-month clubs, and today it’s the most popular way to sell products ranging from beauty supplies to wine (I’m in a wine club myself), and services ranging from personal fitness to coaching. You can make great money with membership/continuity programs, but it takes time and dedication.

Here’s how it works for you as a business owner: Jane or Joe joins your monthly membership or widget-of-the-month club, and that one purchase gives YOU recurring income. You will now get “automatic” sales from ONE purchase transaction instead of going back and trying to get folks to buy from you again and again.

“A Little Thank You Goes a Long Way” by Ali Brown

December 5, 2013

In today’s instant communication era, a personal letter sent through the mail is considered somewhat of an anomaly. But that’s why it’s so valuable. When you write a note by hand and the sentiment is personalized, it demonstrates to the recipient that they were important enough for you to pull out the stationary box and choose your words carefully. And as a business owner, sending a “thank you” note sends a very clear message: you are important and valued.

Here are 5 easy steps to the perfect “thank you” note…