Are you sitting there reading this thinking, “Boy, do I wish I knew those proven systems to to help my business grow?”

Then I URGE You To Consider Joining My 2011 New Money and Mindset Mastermind Program…”How To Bust Through Your Money Roadblocks And Solve Your Biggest Pricing Challenges… Easily….So That You Can Transform Your Business and Daringly Charge What You Want and Get It!   This PROVEN Program is Designed To Help You Make 2011 A Financial Success!

Are you creative, driven and passionate about your business but are afraid to charge more, can’t close a sale or are unsure of how to package and price your services so that they are filled with what your clients want?  Well then you are going to LOVE the Money and Mindset Mastermind Program!

What you need to know is that the MMMP is offered ONE TIME ONLY in 2011. These spots are strictly limited and are not for the faint of heart!  This program is only for serious business women who are ready to get rid of all their old money beliefs they’ve been holding onto and are finally ready to tackle all the money and mindset issues that have been plaguing them for so long and stopping them from making the money they desire.  Once we’re sold out of this program that will be it for 2011 so now is the perfect time to consider if this program is what you’ve been looking for, agreed?

Contact Me for details and to receive an application. The special Early Bird incentive ENDS February 13th so hurry!

Questions about MMMP? Email me today and I’ll talk with you privately to see if this program is a fit for you.

Last year, my mastermind participants learned the secrets of charging what their worth, the pricing strategies that ensure bigger sales, how to hire the best team to take their business to new heights, the secrets to great newsletters and so much more! These systems and strategies are what smart business women everywhere use to grow six-figure, multi-six figure and even million-dollar businesses.

Are you sitting there reading this thinking, “Boy, do I wish I knew those proven systems to help my business grow?”

Then I URGE You to Consider Joining My New 2011 Money and Mindset Mastermind Program…”How To Bust Through Your Money Roadblocks and Solve Your Biggest Pricing Challenges… Easily… So That You Can Transform Your Business and Daringly Charge What You Want and Get It! This PROVEN Program is Designed to Help You Make 2011 A Financial Success!

Are you creative, driven and passionate about your business but are afraid to charge more, can’t close a sale or are unsure of how to package and price your services so that they are filled with what your clients want? Well then you are going to LOVE the Money and Mindset Mastermind Program!

What you need to know is that the MMMP is offered ONE TIME ONLY in 2011. These spots are strictly limited (I’m only working with 8 women) and are not for the faint of heart! This program is only for serious business women who are ready to get rid of all their old money beliefs they’ve been holding onto and are finally ready to tackle all the money and mindset issues that have been plaguing them for so long and stopping them from making the money they desire. Once we’re sold out of this program, that will be it for 2011 so now is the perfect time to consider if this program is what you’ve been looking for, agreed?

Contact me for details and to receive an application. The special Early Bird incentive ENDS February 13th so hurry!

Questions about MMMP? Email me today and I’ll talk with you privately to see if this program is a fit for you.

I’ve learned over the years that it has more to do with one’s mindset than almost anything else.  Mindset in combination with using keen intuition and facing fears are the foundation for the success of most accomplished entrepreneurs.

Now, just to be clear, mindset is more than just reading some affirmations every day.  Your mindset is those deep rooted beliefs that you hold near and dear to you and would take an atomic bomb for you to let go of.  These beliefs help you through all of your challenges both business and personal.  Ultimately, your mindset helps you to make the decisions that change your life.

So here’s a list of mindset secrets to help you succeed in business and become that accomplished entrepreneur!

• Face your fears; never let fear influence your decision making ability
• Use challenges to spark your creativity and solve problems
• Never tolerate excuses from others or yourself
• Believe “Where there’s a will there’s a way”
• Understand there’s real power in asking for help
• Know that obstacles are a reason to strengthen your commitment to your bigger why
• Graciously welcome new learning opportunities from teachers, mentors and coaches
• Know you can do, be and have anything you want
• Never, ever play the victim
• Hold firm to boundaries and stand solid in your personal power
• Know that “NOW” is the right time
• Understand that fear and doubt are not truth
• Let’s go to grow
• Appreciate the growing and learning process and see the results in the transformation of your business
• Practice the attitude of gratitude
• Invest in the best mentoring and coaching

Without a doubt you’re going to face challenges, obstacles and make a ton of mistakes.  Learning from your mistakes is crucial to overcoming the problems you will encounter, inevitably leading to the success you desire.

But by understanding and implementing the mindset secrets you will take years off the process because you will have the “mind tools” you need to be at the top of your game.

It usually looks something like this:

Temporary Obstacle    +   Self Defeating Mindset   =   I Quit

Does this sound familiar to you?  Do you let a tiny obstacle and your negative outlook on the situation create the “I Quit” attitude that stops you from reaching your goals?

Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will you business.  Growing a successful business takes an investment in time, money and resources.  No one said it would be easy, but the rewards will be great if you stick with it and see it to the end.

Want to know the secret?  If you want to succeed and make more money…Keep going! Ignore the naysayers, the bad outcomes, the minor setbacks, and no shows and just keep going!

That’s my secret!  People ask me all the time how I did it but the real secret is this is how I continue to do it!  This is why my business is successful…because I don’t quit!  Ever!

• I keep going in every situation
• I stay focused on my dream and vision of my company
• Every day I examine my mindset and set out to achieve the greatest I can achieve.  I refuse to be mediocre
• I get the right help, from the right people.  I don’t do it alone
• I DARE To Be Phenomenal….every day

I want you to think about this and decide today that the next time you are faced with an obstacle that you will NOT go into that negative space that will sabotage your success.  Instead, look at the problem and figure out who can best help you and what you  must do to turn this situation around.  Hire a coach or mentor to help you along your path.  But whatever you do…don’t quit!  Just keep going!

How many of us heard the following statements from our parents growing up:  “Money doesn’t grow on trees”, “Do you think I’m made of money?”, “We can’t afford it”, or, “Do you think there is a money tree growing in the backyard?”  There are countless phrases that our parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles said to use as kids.  We know them all and those statements are part of what has created our money mindset.  Sad I know, but true.

Unfortunately, most of us have negative feelings about money.  We have gathered all of the information that our family, peers, television and the media have told us about money and it has come together into what is now our negative money mindset.  Some of our feelings may be conscious and others subconscious.  It doesn’t matter if they are conscious or subconscious, they are there and they need to be tackled head on if you are going to make the money you desire!

1.  Stop Ignoring Money and Start Paying Attention To It

Money needs to flow and it needs to be paid attention to. If you don’t pay attention to money it will find a way to get your attention.  This will show up in ways you don’t want it to because you are not giving it the respect it deserves.  So stop putting your head in the sand and take a good look at your current money situation and develop a strategy to deal with it head on.

• Develop a Budget and Stick To It

We all understand the importance of developing a budget buy many don’t follow through by sticking to the plan. me ask you:  How do you expect to pay down your debt if you don’t have a plan?  Your budget is part of that plan and a crucial part of your overall success strategy.  So take pencil to paper and develop your budget NOW!

• Pay Your Bills On Time, Every Time

Paying your bills on time is an important step in your money recovery plan.  When you fail to pay your bills on time you are creating the energy of lack and scarcity and that leaves you feeling powerless over money.  Many of my bills are paid automatically some manually but I pay them at the same time each month.  Find a system that works for you and your money flow and stop ignoring your bills.

• Track Your Money Daily

You don’t need a fancy system just paper and pen.  Put down the date and money that was received each day.  You may start out with some zeros on some days but eventually you will see money coming in everyday!  This simple system really works…try it and see for yourself.

2.  Find The Money Leaks In Your Business

Every business has money leaks.  It may be that you are paying for a membership that you don’t use.  Maybe you are paying someone by the hour and they take far too long to complete a task costing you hundreds of dollars in lost cash.  There are countless ways that money leaks right out of our hands and back account.  Find your money leaks and plug them so that you can have more money in your business and life.

3.  Stop Using Negative Money Language

Spending money is always a choice about what you are prioritizing and what you value.  But when you say things like, “I can’t afford it” or “I don’t have the money” it tells the universe that you are not open to receive the money that it is trying to give you.  These statements are constricting, limiting and are based in scarcity and lack.

Instead say things like:  “I am worth it” or “I choose to invest in myself and my business”.  Not only is the language really important but what’s behind the language, the mindset is really important too.  Start focusing on what you say and stop using language that sends the wrong message to the universe.

When you start to pay attention to money, it will begin to flow to you into your business and into your life.  So pick one of these tips today and change your money story.

Typically at a Chamber event I see something strange happen to the women.  They suddenly forget how to connect.  They aimlessly go around shaking hands and exchanging business cards without “connecting” to the people they are meeting.  Fast forward to one of the women only events I attend and you see something almost magical transpire – true connections being made.

So how to you stay true to you when networking?  Follow these simple tips to make your next networking event more authentic for you.

Remember  Your Heart

In a nut shell, be yourself! Real connections come from the heart.  They are heart-felt, honest interactions between two or more people.  No one is phony, inauthentic, or out solely for their own benefit.  The difference is dropping that phony business persona you have created and instead interacting with people as if they were your friends.  Now this doesn’t mean being unprofessional, but it does mean allowing people to see the real you.  Others want to connect with like-minded quality people and will be more apt to introduce you to friends and associates if they like you.

What are the keys to business success?  Honesty, curiosity and vulnerability coupled with intimate connections are the foundation of a successful and satisfied business and life.  So stop thinking you have to be something you are not and start being yourself!

Have the Right Mindset

If you come from a place of service first and not from a mindset of what’s in it for me you will be more likely to make the kinds of true connections that you are looking for.  Use your intuition to help you discern who would be a good connection for you and who would not and let this be your guide as you navigate your way.  Not every person you meet will be someone you want to do business with.  Always trust your gut, it will never steer you wrong.

Have Clarity

Be clear on what you want to accomplish at each event.  Taking the time to meet with two or three people at an event where you can share some quality time learning about them and their business is better than running around collecting business cards of people you will never remember and who probably won’t remember you.

Networking is a great tool to build your business but it’s in the relationship building and follow up where true business connections are made.  Be yourself, have the right mindset and be clear on your goals and networking success will be yours.

For example, I recently spoke with a woman who was interested in joining my mastermind program. She was letting fear and cost stand in the way of her stepping up to the plate.  Instead of investing in the program, she decided it was better to play it safe and small.  She said things like, “I can’t afford it” and “I don’t have the money” and even “I don’t know if it will be of benefit to me.”  These are words that are rooted in fear and lack and will have a direct impact on your ability to raise your own fees and up your prices.

So what kinds of words will let you stand in your power around money?  Talking about money in ways that are rooted in abundance and power like, “I value myself enough to spend money on this program that will greatly benefit my business” or “I would love to spend that kind of money on (fill in the blank)” or even “Things that cost more have a higher value”.   Do you feel the difference in these statements?

When you use words that are powerful you automatically shift your belief about YOU and what’s possible in your business and life. You’re creating a shift deep within yourself that values quality, which recognizes that good things DO cost more and that they are worth it.

Next time you hear yourself using language that is rooted in lack I want you to immediately shift to those powerful words that can help you make the shift from lack to abundance.

Do you like this tip?  You can learn more money secrets in my upcoming coaching program “The Money and Mindset Program:  How To Bust Through Your Money Roadblocks and Solve Your Biggest Pricing Challenges Easily! To find out more, contact me at maureen@daretobephenomenal.com

Write down your answers and see what comes up for you.

1. What stories did your family tell you about money?  Was there a story that was repeated over and over again in your family?  Were these stories positive or negative?
2. How did your mother portray her attitude about money? What messages did she send about money?
3. How did your father portray his attitude about money?  What messages did he send about money?
4. Did you worry about money as a child?  What stories or words would you use to describe your worry about money?
5. What did you learn about money as a child?  How did these lessons make you feel about money?
6. When given the opportunity to learn about money do you resist learning this information?
7. Does money flow in and out of your life smoothly or do you have difficulty getting and giving money?
8. Do you feel in control or out of control with regard to your financial situation?
9. Do you know what your financial goals are?  Do you have a plan to get there or are you using the hope and pray method?
10. When you think about money do you feel dread or excitement? Why?
11. What are you willing to do about the beliefs about money that are having a negative impact on your ability to attract abundance into your life?

For some of you when you read these questions it is going to stir up all sorts of feelings about money.  It’s ok and it’s totally normal.  It is all part of the process of busting through those negative beliefs so you can embrace new, positive beliefs about money.  Let me know how you do and best of luck through this journey.

But often I hear my clients complain that they just can’t get focused.  Well, I used to have this same problem until I learned some easy steps that I could take to help me hone in on what needs my attention and time and what doesn’t.  Follow these 3 simple and easy tips to get a handle on your to-do list!

1. Choose Your Priorities Wisely

The reality is successful business owners never get their entire to-do lists done; and neither will you.  As an entrepreneur it is crucial to focus your time and attention on the few activities that will move your business forward the fastest and easiest way possible.  This means only focusing your time and attention on what matters most.  If you are wondering what those activities should be I can tell you it doesn’t include sending invoices or posting your newsletter.  It does include:  marketing your business according to the marketing activities that you have committed to doing; growing your list; and creating new and innovative service offerings to your growing client base.  Anything else on your to-do list is just a pesky distraction that will take you off track!

2. Ask Positive Questions

One of the first things that I learned when I implemented this system was to NEVER ask myself  “How will I get everything done?”  This is such a draining and exhausting question filled with anxiety and dread. Instead try asking yourself innovative and fresh questions that will spark ideas and keep you upbeat and positive.  Remember you are only focusing on tasks that have to do with marketing, list building and product/service development so focus your questions on those topics.  You might try asking yourself “Who could I partner with to grow my list faster?”  This question helps you to start thinking about who you could create a joint venture or alliance with.  By asking the right questions you move from dread to excitement.

3. You Are In Charge

I have written before about the importance of taking care of you first.  So if you find yourself constantly taking care of other peoples’ needs and request then you’re putting yourself last when you should be first.  Many women entrepreneurs fall into the mistaken belief that once you take care of others you can then focus your attention back to yourself.  The problem with that type of thinking is it never happens.  You end up feeling drained and overwhelmed and then never find the time or energy to take care of your business.  So remember, you are in charge of what your day will be like. If you are distracted by others it is because you have put their needs above your own and you are the only one to blame for that.  The more you honor your time and the vision of your business the more you are living your phenomenal dream.  Stay focused on YOUR priorities!

The most successful entrepreneurs became successful by focusing their time on what matters most, not on just what got their attention!  Follow these three simple tips and you will be amazed at how much you can get done with less effort than you’ve ever spent.

Here are some of the top strategies of successful entrepreneurs….

Do It Daily – The one thing that successful entrepreneurs understand is that in order to move their business forward they must engage in marketing activities each and everyday.  Daily? YES… DAILY!

Time Is A Precious Commodity – How do you spend your time? Do you watch TV during the day? Chat with your girlfriends instead of working? Do you allow others to interfere with your time and schedule? If you answered yes to any of these you do not understand how valuable your time really is. Successful entrepreneurs understand that how they spend their time NOW will determine their future. Spend your time wisely.

Stop Procrastinating – Successful entrepreneurs don’t’ put off what they know they can do today…in others words they don’t procrastinate.  This sense of urgency is borne not only from their understanding of how valuable their time is, but also from wanting to keep their clients happy. By acting immediately, they are ensuring client satisfaction.  And happy clients are clients that will return to buy your products and services over and over again.

One Thing At A Time – I love the phrase “one day at a time”. Well this is the same concept except instead of one day a time; it’s one thing at a time. If you find yourself in a constant state of overwhelm and confusion because you think your to do list is out of control, remember that all that’s important is that you do something…anything each day.  Worry won’t decrease that pile. But taking action and doing one thing and then the next and the next will.

Always Have A “Plan B” -  Although I don’t worry about the big stuff, I always have a backup plan if something goes wrong. What do I mean by this? Well if I am planning a retreat I don’t worry about filling the retreat, but I do worry about if the retreat center is not ready for us when we arrive. I focus my attention on the details and have a backup plan for if something needs to be “tweaked”. This insures that I have thought out all of the potential problems that could arise and already have a solution ready at hand.  I always have my “plan b”!

Don’t Do It All – Successful entrepreneurs understand how important a team is to the ultimate running of their business.  Doing it all is a recipe for burnout and disaster. Smart and savvy businesswomen create teams and delegate effectively. Hiring a virtual assistant, bookkeeper, personal assistant, housekeeper, etc., help to keep your mind of the small stuff and instead keep you focused on the big picture.

Have The Right Mindset – Successful entrepreneurs are focused on three things:  security, comfort, and money. The focus on security allows the successful business women to develop systems and programs that reinforce that need for security with an overall focus  on the big picture as opposed to doing tasks and activities that have only short term results. So remember to invest in yourself and your business for long term success.

No matter where you are in your business I encourage you to implement these strategies.  If you are new in business, start with one idea and build on from there. Take the first steps toward building that successful business.