On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

Covering the traits or characteristics of the NEXT level of success a Warrior-Preneur possesses the power of fearlessness! (you can see the previous post on Integrity and find the other traits).

Are there places where you need to feel the fear and do it anyway? Where have you been fearless recently that paid off for you?

 

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”

On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

Be Careful of FREE Advice!

I think this video says it all. It’s easy, especially starting out, to take FREE advice too readily. Be smart, be strategic!

How can you weed through all the FREE advice on social media and make smart choices for your business?

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”

On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

On Becoming a Warrior-Preneur: Sexy

Over several weeks I have been sharing the traits a successful Warrior-Preneur develops. See, a Warrior-Preneur is the NEXT LEVEL of entrepreneur! Week one HISTORY, week two, DISCIPLINE and this week SEXY!

Now before you get your feathers ruffled, watch the video, then tell me what you think!

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”

On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

Using Social Media to Build Trust: Trust Agents by Chris Brogan

Those of you that read my blog, take classes with me, follow me on Twitter know that I believe the main reason to participate is to build trust and credibility. I teach my clients strategies that increase your opportunity to do just that. On a recent flight I read Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust, by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. WOW! Take a look at this:

You can pick up the book on Amazon!

Are you interested in making a commitment to a mastermind?

What will you do in 2010 to increase your influence, trust and credibility online?

How can it help your business?

 

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”

On Being a Warrior-Preneur: Fearlessness, trait 6

10 Keys to Making Sure Your Business is Not Just a Hobby

I truly believe that success is a process, not an event.

I recently had a conversation with a very successful Meetup Organizer for a entrepreneurial group.  We were discussing business goals, his success and converting it to money.  Interestingly, he admitted to me that in 3 years running the group the majority of his members are no further in their business than they were back then!

What makes the difference?  What processes are important?

Honestly? This may be hard to hear, but some ‘entrepreneurs’ are just employees with great ideas who started a hobby not a business.

To truly be a successful business, one must:

  1. Have a business mindset
  2. Truly know the value of their product
  3. Have strategies that they are focused on to implement
  4. Self-disciplined enough to hustle
  5. Understand income, revenue and profit & loss
  6. Have a clear brand that shows who you are
  7. Be creative, flexible and willing to take risks
  8. Understand that marketing is important to growth
  9. Not be afraid of sales

10. Know that to make money you must be willing to put some money out

Where are you with these success factors? Which do you need to work on to take your business to the next level?

 

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”