Thursday October 1st for a FREE – Kaching!$ Community Call. Topic: The Comparison Trap

October 1, 2009
12:00 pm	to	1:00 pm

I’m thrilled to be this month’s guest expert for Michele PW’s Kaching Community Calls. The Call is on Thursday October 1st at 12 PM Pacific/3 PM Eastern and it’s FREE when you register at kachingcalls.com

Call Topic: Discover How To Stop The Knee-Jerk Reaction of Comparing And Copying So You Can Create Success Online (Your Way) With Authenticity And Confidence!

Sometimes we look on with pure fascination – absolutely amazed by the seemingly effortless success the expert is creating. Other times though, we ask this question out of frustration. Watching and wondering HOW can I create that kind of success too? And all too often are left hanging without the foggiest idea where or how to even start.

Have you ever noticed or experienced what often happens next?

“How Does She Do It?” is a question we’ve all wanted the answer to at one time or another and each time we ask it, or think it we risk falling into what I call “the comparison trap!” It’s that knee-jerk reaction to compare yourself to the expert.

Find out:

• What is the comparison trap and how can you bounce back fast if you fall into it
• The “UnBlueprint Philosophy” to modeling success
• The one shift that removes struggle and makes creating success effortless and joyful
• Top 5 challenges women in business online are facing and how you can navigate them without struggle

Register at kachingcalls.com

“See” you on the call,

~ Gina xo

Purposeful Networking: What’s Your ONE THING?

Have you ever had a conversation like this?

THEM: [Insert your first name], thank you SO much!

YOU: Oh, it was my pleasure. I’m so happy I could help.

THEM: Seriously, I really appreciate this. If there’s ever anything I can do to help you please let me know?

YOU: um, er, oh sure, thanks, I will.

Okay… stop! Reality shift time…

How often does this dialogue occur? Probably pretty darned often – and more than you realize.

And, how often do entrepreneurs make the most of it? Rarely (which is such a shame!). The good news… you’re not alone. The bad news… this is a HUGE missed opportunity.

Now, let’s flip this around. What if the next time this dialogue unfolds you were prepared with a relevant response, a specific way that they could help you if they are able?

Wow! right?

So… what is your one thing?

What kind of “help” do you need right now? What challenges are you facing? What one thing can others do to help you?

* Can they connect you to someone in their network?
* Make an introduction? Provide a testimonial or endorsement?
* Take you as a guest to their networking group?
* Provide advice or feedback on something specific?
* Teach you how to do something?
* Recommend a resource?
* Help you spread the word about something exciting?
* What exactly can others do to help you?

The possibilities are endless!

Okay, now it’s your turn…

ACTION STEPS:

1) Think about this and set a goal to be able to answer specifically and relevantly the next time someone offers to help you… Make sure it is clear and specific.

2) Go the extra mile by sharing exactly how others can help you here by posting a comment to this blog. And, if you have a story or example of how you asked for help and got it – that would be great to showcase here too! {Oh and who knows… you may discover ways that you can help others too!}

7 Relationships for Six-figure Success (a.k.a. Your Network is Your Net Worth)

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!).

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.

If 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!

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. I’m talking six, even seven figure 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

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

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