When advertising isn’t what it appears…

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

RedSportsCar_thbRecently GM set a new record in the auto industry by offering a 60 day money-back guarantee on their vehicles.  Wow!  You can drive home with that brand new Corvette, drive it around for the weekend, and return it on Monday!   At least that would appear to be the case…

The truth is that there is lots of fine print on the purchase agreements for their vehicles now.  Even more than before…

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The Magic of Saying Yes!

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by Sandy Reed

“No one gives you permission or approval or a permit to lead.  You can just do it.  The only one who can say no is you.”

- Seth Godin, Tribes

A vision came to me this morning.  It was a vision of everything I ever wanted sitting there waiting for me to accept it and enjoy it and use it to build the life of my dreams.  But I kept saying, “No, I’m not worthy of this.  No, I’m not ready.”   But the Universe kept offering it over and over, and I kept refusing to accept it over and over…  Finally it occurred to me that I really can have it – all I have to do is quit turning away what is being offered to me.  The only one who can say no is me!

How many of you are turning away what is being offered to you right now because you keep hearing how bad the economy is, how difficult it is to find a job, build a business, find customers, etc., etc., etc. ?  This is a wake up call if this sounds like you. 

Quit listening to whatever is going on outside of yourself and listen to only what you believe.  As Seth Godin says, “Waiting doesn’t pay.  Saying yes does.”

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Facebook Fan Check – Let the “buyer” beware…

Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by Sandy Reed

Facebook has become a hot topic these days.  It’s no wonder since it’s up to 250 million members, 50 million who have joined in the last three months, according to Nielsen NetView.  With all this activity you may have heard about the controversy surrounding the new application Facebook Fan Check.  This increasingly poplular site generates a list of top Facebook friends based on how much they post on a person’s wall or comment on photos.  But as in most applications, the old caveat “let the buyer beware” may apply.

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A Tribute to the true heroes of September 11

Posted on September 11th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

For most of us today is a heart-wrenching reminder of the horror we all faced eight years ago.  But in spite of the terror that was inflicted upon us, I look back now and see that even though we were all faced with the truth of our mortality, there were many, many people who moved past the fear and gave of themselves unconditionally.  In the face of terror came hope and courage and love. 

Story after story has been published since that fateful day demonstrating selfless sacrifice, courage, and hope.   The spirit of life shines through in the middle of the stress and uncertainty even now, when the world is hopefully nearing the end of a major economic crisis.

 Some of you may be facing what would appear to be devasting job losses, debt, and personal loss.  I wish for you all today that you remember even in the most seemingly dyer circumstances good can ultimately prevail.   There’s always a way to get from where you are to where you want to be if you never give up.

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Speak Now and Forever Get New Clients!

Posted on September 10th, 2009 by Sandy Reed

NAMC Events

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September 17, 2009, 5:00 pm Eastern

On September 17, 2009 at 5:00 pm Eastern the National Association of Marketing Consultants is presenting another fun and fast-paced Business Building Expert teleseminar “Speak Now and Forever Get New Clients” with Elizabeth Hagen, CPO, author of “Organize with Confidence: Simplify Your Life and Make Every Moment Count”. (Please note rescheduled date.)

If you are:ElizabethHagen20bcolor

  • confused by how to market your business.
  • wanting new clients but don’t know where to find them.
  • tired of networking events that just take up time, but get no results.
  • want to make a lot more money.
  • want to help a lot more people.
  • excited that what you offer will change people’s lives, but don’t know where to go to let people know about your expertise.
  • craving the opportunities to just work with clients that are the exact right fit.

This teleseminar was made for you…

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