Throughout the last several years, I have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of very successful entrepreneurs. One characteristic they all had in common was their drive, persistence and commitment to personal /business development.
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a workshop called "Building Wealth Through Relationships" presented by Hidden Wealth Masters, Kane Minkus and Jeffery Slater. This innovative workshop not only reminded me of the importance of goal setting, mastering your communication skills and building rapport with potentials clients, they also discussed how your family historical patterns can impact your ability to achieve your desired results. (Great content with very energetic presentations!)
Somewhere in between scribbling down my financial goals and practicing my "Escalator Speech" I realized this was the first time in almost 10 years I had attended a seminar as a participant. At times it was a bit of a stretch for me, moving in and out of my comfort zone, but as a result..I walked away with new friends, a renewed vision of my future and an energized sense of self.
On the very first day we were asked to write down our goals. As the crowd began to share aloud a theme around wealth emerged. Many wanted to be wealthy, however they could not articulate what exactly that was, or how it would impact their lives. With further discussion Jeffery shared with us that it was not the money we all desired, it was the experience the money would bring to us. "Results are a strategy to have an experience." The experience of choices, freedom of time, security for our families and the power of independence.
Investing in yourself by continuing to improve your personal or business skills will have a positive impact on your future. Take the time to attend a workshop or seminar, you might have forgotten how rewarding it can be!
Cheers!
Colleen
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Season For Dedications
Dedication otherwise known as devotion.
Devotion: the quality of being devoted or committed to something.
Funny how you are called upon from time to time to give a dedication to something. I recently found a letter in my son’s backpack asking for a dedication to his yearbook. I have always supported his school, so immediately in my mind I began to construct something I thought would be appropriate. I decided to unveil my masterpiece during dinner this evening. It went something like this: “We are the three musketeers. We have fought many battles together including sorrow, change and uncertainty. We have now turned a corner toward abundance and success, our best adventures are yet to come.”
Before the words completely came out of my mouth, my eldest son began to cry. I asked him why, he felt the pain of our year, felt the journey he had taken and agreed that the words were true…they struck a nerve.
I think dedications are meant to move people, the people who hear your words should feel your emotions, sense your journey and know that you alone determine and drive your future. In the spirit of graduations, the season of marriages, and in an effort to take your business to the next level, always ensure that when you have the chance to make a dedication, it comes from the heart.
Cheers!
Colleen
Devotion: the quality of being devoted or committed to something.
Funny how you are called upon from time to time to give a dedication to something. I recently found a letter in my son’s backpack asking for a dedication to his yearbook. I have always supported his school, so immediately in my mind I began to construct something I thought would be appropriate. I decided to unveil my masterpiece during dinner this evening. It went something like this: “We are the three musketeers. We have fought many battles together including sorrow, change and uncertainty. We have now turned a corner toward abundance and success, our best adventures are yet to come.”
Before the words completely came out of my mouth, my eldest son began to cry. I asked him why, he felt the pain of our year, felt the journey he had taken and agreed that the words were true…they struck a nerve.
I think dedications are meant to move people, the people who hear your words should feel your emotions, sense your journey and know that you alone determine and drive your future. In the spirit of graduations, the season of marriages, and in an effort to take your business to the next level, always ensure that when you have the chance to make a dedication, it comes from the heart.
Cheers!
Colleen
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Vegas BABY!
Well we all have heard the adage, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!" However, that is not always the case! Our fearless CEO, Heather O'Brien has been in sin city for the past several days. No stories and no shenanigans, girl scout's honor.......she is attending a Richard Roop Event and is all about business! In fact, earlier this week, the MyPropFolio think tank, which is comprised of Heather, Alan and myself, met to set new company revenue goals. We brainstormed numbers, wrote our goals down, then determined how we would get there. It was a powerful planning session. Within 15 minutes... BINGO...just like that I received an email from a new potential co-brander. I quickly made the hand off to Heather and within a few short hours she had closed the deal, the contract was sent and revenues were guaranteed, all of this happened by the end of the day! Oh if all days could run so smoothly!
As you can see, we here at MyPropFolio have taken Mad Money May to heart and continue to promote our company, seek out new co-branders, forge new business relationships and manifest our greatness! No matter where we are or how we are choosing to occupy our time.....success will continue to find us!
Cheers!
Colleen
As you can see, we here at MyPropFolio have taken Mad Money May to heart and continue to promote our company, seek out new co-branders, forge new business relationships and manifest our greatness! No matter where we are or how we are choosing to occupy our time.....success will continue to find us!
Cheers!
Colleen
Monday, May 18, 2009
Start Up Nation Baby!
Here in the heart of the Silicon Valley lies the company that never sleeps, where everyday ones skill set continues to grow exponentially! That my friends, is the beauty of the start up.....one minute you are flying to an exotic location to put on an event with industry experts, the next you are sewing a button on the CEO's sweater.
Create a full page ad that will have a circulation of 30,000 across the country, no problem. Within the same hour you are cleaning up a cracker that has been smashed onto the office floor. Sound familiar?
Honestly, that is the beauty of the start up, no two moments are the same. Every day your actions make a significant impact on the direction and expansion of the company........making a difference and loving every minute of it, that truly is living an abundant life!
Cheers!
Colleen
Create a full page ad that will have a circulation of 30,000 across the country, no problem. Within the same hour you are cleaning up a cracker that has been smashed onto the office floor. Sound familiar?
Honestly, that is the beauty of the start up, no two moments are the same. Every day your actions make a significant impact on the direction and expansion of the company........making a difference and loving every minute of it, that truly is living an abundant life!
Cheers!
Colleen
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Did You Say Memphis?
That's right I said Memphis! Home of Memphis Invest, a real estate investment acquisition and management firm, focused on cash flow solutions for today's modern real estate investor, founded by Kent Clothier and managed by his brother Chris. The Clothier Brothers became one of our co-branders only a few short months ago and have integrated MyPropFolio seamlessly with their site, offering the tool to all of their community members.
In support of the Memphis Invest Community Members, and in an effort to exceed last year's frequent flier miles, Heather flew across the country this week, to provide support and training. Needless to say the Clothier Brothers have been keeping her extremely busy!
You might ask, wasn't she just in Arizona? If you asked that question, you would be correct! However let me remind you......becoming the fastest growing start up in the Silicon Valley is not an easy task, and cannot be accomplished sitting in front of a computer or on the couch. It comes with perseverance, enthusiasm and drive......qualities Heather is not in short supply of!!!
In support of the Memphis Invest Community Members, and in an effort to exceed last year's frequent flier miles, Heather flew across the country this week, to provide support and training. Needless to say the Clothier Brothers have been keeping her extremely busy!
You might ask, wasn't she just in Arizona? If you asked that question, you would be correct! However let me remind you......becoming the fastest growing start up in the Silicon Valley is not an easy task, and cannot be accomplished sitting in front of a computer or on the couch. It comes with perseverance, enthusiasm and drive......qualities Heather is not in short supply of!!!
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Celebrate life and enjoy every moment!
Colleen
Monday, May 11, 2009
Video Marketing- It is Not For the Weak at Heart!
I am here at the MyPropFolio headquarters in the beautiful Silicon Valley for a few days, meeting with our team. Generally, when the clock strikes 7:00pm and I have completed my daily duties as the Director of Strategic Alliances, I move on to my night duties, creating short marketing videos.
Videos and viral marketing is one of the most effective and affordable ways to market and promote your business. We make videos for a variety of different reasons, event promotion, product sales, informative and much more. They are really fun and promote a lot of traffic. Tonight I filmed Heather in boxing gloves while she created a marketing piece for one of our co-branders, Real Estate Heavy Weights. It was hilarious and heaps of fun!
If you do not have a flip camera or videos on your website, you need to go buy one today! Videos are fun to create and enjoyable to watch! Utilize them as a sales tool on your website and you will see a difference as your revenue climbs!
Good night!
Colleen
Videos and viral marketing is one of the most effective and affordable ways to market and promote your business. We make videos for a variety of different reasons, event promotion, product sales, informative and much more. They are really fun and promote a lot of traffic. Tonight I filmed Heather in boxing gloves while she created a marketing piece for one of our co-branders, Real Estate Heavy Weights. It was hilarious and heaps of fun!
If you do not have a flip camera or videos on your website, you need to go buy one today! Videos are fun to create and enjoyable to watch! Utilize them as a sales tool on your website and you will see a difference as your revenue climbs!
Good night!
Colleen
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
MAD MONEY MAY!!
This is the month for us to REALLY take off! I know what you are thinking..........why are you expecting that? But always remember....expect what you expect!! If you are not getting the results you desire, change what you are doing!
Here at MPF we have been ramping up in "Action April" and have built up substantial momentum....we are ready to SOAR!! Now is MAD MONEY MAY! All of our hard work in April is paying off. I have said many times before, that we are open 24/7...we never CLOSE! If there is a problem, we will have a solution...that is the way we operate. In today's economy and business climate, this must be the rule....not the expection.
However, many of those around us continue to operate by the old school rules, punch in at 8am and out at 6pm. Conducting business in a global economy and as a Silicon Valley Software Company, we strive to meet the needs of all clients, no matter where they live, nor what time they call.
All wealth builders and entrepreneurs approach success and making money in a very different fashion than a W-2 wage earner. One thing that I have observed that contributes to one's success is goal setting: financial, personal, physical, spiritual and emotional. You must set a path, make course corrections, educate yourself and continue to do your best to stay on course to achieve success. Write these down and revisit them often, your actions will determine your life's outcome.
Cheers,
Colleen
Here at MPF we have been ramping up in "Action April" and have built up substantial momentum....we are ready to SOAR!! Now is MAD MONEY MAY! All of our hard work in April is paying off. I have said many times before, that we are open 24/7...we never CLOSE! If there is a problem, we will have a solution...that is the way we operate. In today's economy and business climate, this must be the rule....not the expection.
However, many of those around us continue to operate by the old school rules, punch in at 8am and out at 6pm. Conducting business in a global economy and as a Silicon Valley Software Company, we strive to meet the needs of all clients, no matter where they live, nor what time they call.
All wealth builders and entrepreneurs approach success and making money in a very different fashion than a W-2 wage earner. One thing that I have observed that contributes to one's success is goal setting: financial, personal, physical, spiritual and emotional. You must set a path, make course corrections, educate yourself and continue to do your best to stay on course to achieve success. Write these down and revisit them often, your actions will determine your life's outcome.
Cheers,
Colleen
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person...
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you
have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to
provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or
spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for
the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or
at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the
relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is
that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The
prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to
share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you
laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give
you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a
season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build
upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept
the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all
other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind
but friendship is clairvoyant.
Appreciate ALL the people who come into your life!!
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you
have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to
provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or
spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for
the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or
at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the
relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is
that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The
prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to
share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you
laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give
you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a
season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build
upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept
the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all
other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind
but friendship is clairvoyant.
Appreciate ALL the people who come into your life!!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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