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Focus on the “Low Hanging Fruit”

December 20, 2012 by Fabienne Fredrickson

Following up on leads is 90% of the game, right? At least that's what we hear. You spend all this time networking, marketing yourself, making cold calls, looking for the right client, but what's the point of it all if you don't follow up on the leads you DO have? This was a major obstacle for one of my clients this week and a shift was created when I shared the Low Hanging … [Read more...]

Make a Decision and “The Way” Will Show Up

September 22, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

I've discovered something really interesting in terms of human behavior over the last few years. I'm shocked to notice how often people stop themselves by using excuses for not doing something in their business, and in their lives. The thing is, they're not even aware of it. Here's what I mean... People SAY they want something very badly, that they want a change, and … [Read more...]

Are You Doing Everything Yourself?

August 19, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

"Quote: Invest three percent of your income in yourself (self–development) in order to guarantee your future."- Brian Tracy Sometimes, the signs that it's time to invest in taking your business to go to the next BIG level show up without notice. Take this past summer, for example. The second call of my Preview Teleseminar Series for my workshop was scheduled and I was set to … [Read more...]

Stop Planning, Forget The “How”, Just Go For It!

August 8, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

We've stretched, looked into the fears of dreaming TOO big (is there such a thing?!) and looked at all the other emotions that come up once we've actually MADE the decision to play a bigger game. These are related to issues of safety, not rocking the boat, and self-doubt as to whether we really CAN play a bigger game in life and business. But then, if this weren't enough, … [Read more...]

Go Big or Go Home

July 27, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure... Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." - Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love After sharing my personal "Video Vision Board" with my more than 10,000 … [Read more...]

NOT Marketing Makes You Stingy

July 6, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

The real reason we make excuses around self-promotion is that self- employed people are afraid of what people might think. Our businesses are such an extension of who we are that we are very careful about how we talk about our businesses and what we say to others about it. The problem is (as I've said so many times before), if you don't market consistently, you won't have … [Read more...]

The Double-Edged Sword of Self-Promotion

July 1, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

Have you ever felt strange about marketing your services for fear of people thinking you weren't successful enough or good enough at what you do? I was reading a transcript of marketer Dan Kennedy's Coaching and Consulting Business Boot Camp this past week at the beach and I came across a section about the fine line between the need for marketing and not wanting to look like … [Read more...]

Ruthless Time Management

June 24, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

Clients are always so curious about how I manage to get it all done. And it's no wonder because now that I see it all down on paper, it does seem like a lot. But, before you think I've got it all figured out, let me be very transparent with you. I have a crazy number of emails in my inbox, many of which need answering. And every so often, a few things fall through the cracks. … [Read more...]

Overcoming Perfection Paralysis

June 15, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

Have you ever become a victim of your own perfection paralysis when it comes to marketing yourself? I talked to a few clients this week who have been toying with the idea of putting together a talk to promote their services for months but haven't done anything about it. The problem is they're waiting to have the talk written, finished, practiced, the flyer completed and … [Read more...]

Your Name Tag Could Make ALL the Difference

June 7, 2011 by Fabienne Fredrickson

What I've noticed from years and years of successful networking is that there are smart ways to wear your nametag and ways to avoid wearing it. This may seem like a small, inconsequential detail but really it can make ALL the difference in attracting more clients. The first thing is WHERE to put your nametag or sticker. Most people are right- handed and if you put your … [Read more...]

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