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

Several 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.

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

And, rather than say goodbye to our 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

The Audio Replay is Ready… Virtual Event Secrets!

The replay is ready… {time sensitive}

“5 Startling Mistakes Even Smart Entrepreneurs Make When Hosting Virtual Events” call…

http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WCSmQnhx

Note: There is some clicking and sound fluctuations through the first half of the call. The content however is great. Enjoy!

If you’ve been thinking about or know you want to host your own 100% original virtual event (Telesummit/series)… be sure to listen to the final few minutes of the call as I reveal two un-advertised bonuses valued over $1500 that are available for participants of the forthcoming Virtual Events Made Easy program who act fast. Just these two bonuses are worth almost three times your investment to be part of this exciting program.

* The “earlybird” deadline announced on the call to claim these special bonuses is Friday July 10th at 6:00 pm MTN but, due to the delay in getting the replay out to you, I’m going to extend that to Friday July 117th (same time).

There are only 20 seats available in this inaugural class so you really do want to act quickly.

Full details of the 6-week Virtual Events Made Easy program can be found at: http://www.VirtualEventsMadeEasy.com

If you have questions about the call or the program please send them to team@virtualeventsmadeeasy.com

My Best,

Gina

I’m sharing my “Soulful Networking” secrets on July 16th

July 16, 2009
12:00 pm	to	1:00 pm

I’m delighted to share that I will be the featured expert on The National Association of Home-Based Business Moms (NAHBM) Expert Teleseminar Series on July 16th at 11 am (PT), 12 Noon (MT), 1pm (CT), 2 pm (ET).

The Topic is: How Soulful Networking Leads to More Fun, Fame and Fortune

On this call, you will discover:
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* What networking IS and, what it IS NOT so you can really get your networking working.

* Common myths, misconceptions and mistakes surrounding networking that can derail your success.

* The four essential ingredients to creating a network that becomes your insurance policy for success.

* The ONE thing you can do to make more money, quickly and with greater ease.

* The evolution of “profitable” relationships Hint: “profitability” isn’t just about dollars and cents.

* Must-know Soulful Networking Principles that support the creation of your own relevant, responsive, loyal and caring network.

* and … as much as we can possibly squeeze into this content rich call

Here’s how you can attend this NAHBM Premium Member Event:

If you’re not a NAHBM Premium Member yet, find out more about NAHBM Premium Membership Benefits and join at http://www.nahbm.com/benefits-join/

If you’re already a NAHBM Premium Member, you will find the call in number on your NAHBM Premium Member Events page. If you no longer have this information, please e-mail NAHBM at support@nahbm.com

Can’t make the live call? No worries! All calls are recorded and available to NAHBM Premium Members. Join today and you can listen to this call, plus all past recorded calls! http://www.nahbm.com/benefits-join/

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

My Best,

Corporate Fugitive Break Free Call: Creating Power Packed Virtual Events

July 16, 2009
11:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Mark your calendars for the Corporate Fugitive Break Free! Call July 16

Sherri Garrity, President and Founder of The Corporate Fugitive Network has arranged a FREE call with Special Guest Gina Bell of Networking Masters and JV Mavens
Topic: Creating Power Packed Virtual Events
Thursday, July 16 10am PST - 11 am PST

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Using your phone and the internet is one of the quickest and most effective ways to attract new prospects (even if you don’t have a list yet), become someone that people seek out in your niche and make money while you’re doing it.

There are literally endless ways you can use this approach - and that’s why it’s such a good topic for both new business owners and those who perhaps have been in business for a while and want to add new elements or change direction.

I was a guest expert for the Entrepreneurs Unplugged Telesummit Sherri produced with Marcia Hoeck earlier this year and having coordinated several of my own successful events, we’re going to talk about how to use this format to stand out - and even to launch a business!

Sherri will share her own story of she was able to attract high profile speakers like Michael Gerber, Michael Port and others (check out Entrepreneurs Unplugged if you’re curious - this was a course in entrepreneurism itself!) coming out of ‘Virtually Nowhere’…

Don’t miss this call!  http://thecorporatefugitive.com/site/five-keys-programs/break-free-call-july-16

*Register now, and even if you can’t attend live, you’ll receive the recording.

How to Bounce Back Fast When Someone Bursts Your Bubble!

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

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 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:

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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