Jan 24
2012

From Our Sponsor: Selecting An Orange County Family Photographer
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

Family photos are a cherished possession that many people give to each other from generation to generation. These photos are a gift that reveals images of past generations and loved ones that we hold dearly. While many of the most wonderful photos are often taken candidly at home, there is still something special about the professional family photos that are in almost everyone’s photo album. These are pictures that depict milestones, different generations of family trees, and special relationships between relatives. If you want to have photos like these that you will be certain to treasure for a lifetime and beyond, you may want to consider finding an Orange County family photographer.

Generally speaking, you can almost always find a photographer via the internet. Take some time to browse the internet and find recommendations for photographers in the region. If you know someone who has recently taken family photos or baby portraits, they can also be a good source to go to for a reliable recommendation of quality that you can trust.

Whether you are shooting for baby photos or generational family shots, there is an Orange County family photographer that will be able to provide you with everything. You may want to browse some of the websites of popular family photographers in your town to get a better idea of their personal style. Contacting them and discussing your own ideas and what the shoot means to you will add more value to your shoot and produce the personal quality that you are aiming for. Since many family photographers have families of their own, you will discover that a large amount of these photographers will be willing to go the extra mile with you to create a memorable piece.

Finding an Orange County family photographer can be one of the best discoveries for your photo album. You will create many memorable photos that you and your family will enjoy looking at and reminiscing over for years to come. With the amount of quality family photographers within the Orange County area, you can be certain that you will have a wide, professional selection to choose from.

Dec 30
2011

5 Tips to Prevent ‘No Shows’ and Last Minute Reschedules
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

no shows 5 Tips to Prevent No Shows and Last Minute Reschedules

If you see at least 20 clients per week in your private practice, you already know how frustrating it can be when people don’t show up or they cancel at the last minute.  I have worked with quite a few practitioners who see this as one of the greatest practice struggles they face.  From lost revenue to a choppy schedule, missed appointments can severely undermine the positive momentum of a practice.  Let’s talk about a couple of simple ways to prevent this from happening in your practice.

There are 5 main tips I want to share with you:

1.  Make sure that you have a set cancellation policy for your practice.  I recommend $50 for less than 24 hours notice.  I will usually be flexible for the first no show or late reschedule if I think the client had a genuine reason and they are otherwise committed to the process.

2.  Tell your client this (or have your receptionist do so) as you are checking them out for their first appointment–  “I run a really busy practice here, so if you need to reschedule or you are going to miss an appointment, please just do your best to give me 24 hours notice.  I have a cancellation policy of $50 if I don’t get 24 hours.  Is that agreeable with you?”

Get your client to nod in agreement.

Stating this directly to the client and having them agree to these terms will heighten their commitment to be responsible and respectful within your practice.  People need to hear this directly in order to take it seriously.  Plus, when they hear you state your cancellation policy, they will know that you are serious about enforcing it.

3.  Create a welcome letter to your practice that goes in your new client welcome packet for all new clients, and clearly state your cancellation policy in writing on that letter.  Refer to this letter when you are in step 1 above with the client.  Once they hear it from you and then see it in writing, it adds yet another level of formality that makes them realize that they are dealing with a professional business that has set policies.

Some practices even have the client sign a form that states their cancellation policy.   I would recommend this if this issue has been a major concern within your practice.

4.  Offer pre-pays and automated billing –  If it’s legal in your state, this is a great way to minimize the financial damage caused by no shows or last minute cancellations.  If the client pre-pays or is on an automated billing cycle, then you will be compensated automatically for a violation of your cancellation policy.  Just be sure the client is aware of this when they initially sign up for their package.

5.  Investigate any limiting beliefs about your self-worth — You may be ‘attracting’ less than ideal clients because of certain beliefs you are holding onto about the value you can offer.  If people regularly don’t show up or disrespect your policies, you want to do both an external and internal audit to assess what is causing this to happen.  This external audit has to do with ensuring that you have the right policies and systems in place to prevent potential problems.  The internal audit is all about carefully examining your own belief system to see if there are some less than helpful story lines running the show that are undermining your success.

If you follow these tips closely, you should see a dramatic reduction in no shows and last minute cancellations.  The theme that ties this all together is conveying the impression of being a highly professional business owner who deserves to be taken seriously.  Make sure that your office environment, attire, practice website, brochure, and business card all convey professionalism.

I hope this short post helps you out and enables you to run your practice with less stress than before..

keep me posted,

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

My Interviews With Suzanne Monroe from the International Association of Wellness Professionals
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

Suzanne and I did a couple of content-rich teleclasses today and I wanted to share the recording for each with you here.  In this first one, Suzanne interviewed me on 3 steps to getting more clients online.  In this teleclass, I shared a ton of really important information on how to use the internet to build your business.

You can listen to it here–>  3 Steps to Get More Clients Online

In this second one, I interviewed Suzanne on how to create a lifestyle business that leverages your talents and knowledge to work on a bigger scale, help more people, and create more personal freedom.

You can listen to it here –> 7  Secrets to Creating  a Lifestyle Business

Set aside a couple hours and be sure to listen to each of these teleclasses, as Suzanne and I shared a vast array of highly useful content to help you take your business to the next level.

enjoy!

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

A Simple Question You Should Ask Every Day To Keep Your Practice Moving Forward
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

build your practice“What Can I Do TODAY to Attract More Clients and Increase My Practice Revenue?”

This is one of the best questions you can ask yourself on a daily basis.  There are always actions you can take that directly affect your bottom line.  Most of us, however, get in the habit of putting a million things before this question– our paperwork, admin stuff, organizing our office, paying a bill, buying a new technological gadget, and so on.

We tend to avoid this question because it often puts us at the edge of our comfort zone.  It compels us to take action in a way that stretches us.  As a result, we tend to focus on tasks that keep us comfortable– but typically have NOTHING to do with increasing our revenue and seeing more patients.

When you get in the habit of asking this question on a daily basis, you’ll start to put revenue-generating activities first.. and you’ll get more comfortable stepping out of your comfort zone.  Eventually, you’ll find that the actions that directly lead to increased business are seen in a much more positive light.  They may not be comfortable, but they produce excitement in your practice.

What this boils down to is that the actions that directly build your business and generate revenue revolve around marketing your practice.

This entails getting out in your community, building relationships, networking, reactivating old patients, and sharing your message with as many people as will hear it.  Every day, you have the choice to initiate these kinds of activities– or hide in your office doing things that keep you distracted from building your business.

So, what are you going to do TODAY to build your practice?  Let me know in the comments sections below!

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

Copywriting 101: A Quick Marketing Tip To Get More Clients From Your Practice Website
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

A great article from health practice websites

hi everyone,

After reviewing hundreds  of health practice websites over the past few years, there is one important suggestion that I make to the site owner at least 90% of the time.  This one tip can increase the conversion (the % of web visitors who actually call you ) on your site tremendously.

Instead of talking about YOU on the home page, talk about THEM.

The vast majority of the sites I have reviewed spend talk a lot about the practice on the home page– the modalities, treatment philosophy, office hours, and so on.

Use your home page to talk about the pains and challenges of your web visitors.  Why are they on your website right now?  Connect with the motivation they have for seeking our your services.  Empathize with the struggles they may be experiencing.  Once you establish an emotional connection with them, point to the solutions you have to offer.  Tell them exactly what you believe are the benefits of your care.

Then, tell them what to do next.

Most practice websites simply lay out a bunch of facts and theories, then leave it up to the web visitor to figure out if their approach is right for them.  Don’t make your visitor expend too much energy thinking about it.  Make it brain dead obvious how you can help them, and avoid the technical or esoteric language that is so easy to use when explaining acupuncture, chiropractic, or other modalities.

One of my all-time favorite books to help you develop the skill of coypwriting is called Hypnotic Writing by Joe Vitale.  If you put into practice what’s in this book, it can completely transform not only your marketing approaches, but the way you interact with clients, how you educate them, and how you present yourself in public setting. <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-841" title="hypnotic-writing" src="http://dreampracticeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hypnotic-writing.jpg" alt="hypnotic writing Copywriting 101: A Quick marketing Tip To Get More Clients From Your Practice Website” width=”171″ height=”171″ align=”right” />

As much as you develop your clinical skills, commit to developing your marketing and copywriting skills as well.  This will have a profound impact

on your ability to attract more business, help more people, and create more freedom and fulfillment through your work.

You can click here to check out one of my best resources with a TON of excellent marketing training to build your practice.

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

The 3 Biggest Obstacles to A Fulfilling and Lucrative Private Practice
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

 The 3 Biggest Obstacles to A Fulfilling and Lucrative Private PracticeAfter coaching several hundred health practitioners over the past few years, it has become quite clear to me what prevents them from achieving the level of success that they desire.  As with most small businesses, the odds are stacked against the average practice owner.  It is said that about 80% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years.. and 96% will perish within 10 years.

In my experience, this statistic rings true for holistic practitioners and other service-based businesses.  It’s easy to look at this number and feel discouraged about your future.  The good news is that once you identify the main obstacles to getting in that 5% that are doing very well, you’ll come to realize that there are tangible and distinct reasons why so many businesses fail.  Then, you can commit to overcoming these weak links, which will put you on the path to long-term sustainability.

Most practices never take the time to really think about these issues.  They assume that having a passion for their work and offering their best to each and every client will be all they need to rely on for their long-term success.  While these qualities can take you very far in practice, they simply aren’t enough to sustain you in a way that creates ease and freedom in your practice.

Let’s take a quick look at the 3 big blocks to your practice success.  I’ll also share some resources about how you can overcome those blocks.

1.  Being attached to limiting beliefs around money

I truly believe this issue lies at the core of so many other pitfalls in private practice.  While holistic practitioners tend to be very bright and committed people, they also tend to view money with a certain degree of pessimism, aversion, or cynicism.  In fact, I think a lot of people go into the healing arts so they can bypass all of the conventional stuff that our society has to face on a daily basis.  When I went to acupuncture school, I really think that was  a primary motivation.  I didn’t want to face financial responsibility– all I really wanted was to immerse myself in the esoteric world of energy healing and personal development.  Can you relate to this?

Well, in my own experience, I know for a fact that I NEVER could have created a full private practice while holding on to this block.  I had to let it go.. and in fact, I had to radically reverse my orientation around money so that I started to perceive it as a source of joy, freedom, and generosity in my life.  I had to energetically welcome it into my reality, instead of always pushing it away.

How about you?  Do you subconsciously push money away from your life?  Be honest.  Where and how does this show up?  Here are a few of the limiting beliefs that can easily undermine your practice potential:

  • It’s unspiritual or unethical to make a lot of money
  • I would be fulfilled/happy in life if it wasn’t for money                                                          moneyimage The 3 Biggest Obstacles to A Fulfilling and Lucrative Private Practice
  • There’s no way I can succeed in this crappy economy
  • There’s too much competition
  • Money is the root of all evil/doesn’t grow on trees/ is in scarce supply
  • I have to give everything I have in my practice (work way too hard) to make the money I do make.. and it’s never enough
  • I just wish I could heal people and not have to worry about money

I could go on, but I think you get the drift.  All of these beliefs energetically block money from showing up in your life.  They keep you stuck where you are, making as much as you make year after year.  This is why the average income does not change much for most people throughout their life.  If they make $50k per year in 2011, there’s a good chance they’ll be making a similar amount next year, and for many years to come.  We all have a financial set point or comfort zone that we fall into.  To expand this, we have to expand our belief system and be willing to let go of harmful beliefs that no longer serve us.

2.  Inconsistent front-end marketing systems

This issue really ties into the first one.  After all, how motivated are you going to be to develop your marketing skills if money isn’t a welcome force in your life?  marketing leads to money.  Many practitioners perceive marketing as a scary, inauthentic, or intimidating process that doesn’t align with their values.  If  you think about it, this is a perfect belief system to shield oneself from a lot more money showing up in life.

You see, once you start to energetically welcome money into your life, you’ll naturally want to market and promote your work.  You’ll treat it as a top priority.  Your mind will always be playing with ideas of how you can get more exposure and help more people.  As much as you focus on developing your clinical skills, you’ll want to develop your marketing skills because you see these 2 skill sets as inseparable.  After all, you can’t really refine your clinical skills if you’re not getting enough new clients in the door, right?

There are so many creative, fun, and genuine ways to market your private practice.  Most practitioners never allow themselves to tap into how fun marketing can actually be.  They perceive marketing as a burden.  This is sad, because this belief makes practice-building so much harder than it needs to be.  By letting go of the resistance to marketing, there is a sense of ease that starts to show up– both in terms of how you attract patients and in terms of the actual work you do for them.

A lot of the resistance to marketing and money comes from a place of low self-worth.  Along these lines, the more patients you get, the more drained you feel… because you are convinced that you have to give, give, give everything you have to help people.  This belief is operating from a place of never feeling like you’re enough, so you have to use tremendous will power to help people.  This can be quite an insidious and subtle issue, one that becomes more magnified the more patients you see and the longer you are in practice.  It’s a primary source of burn out and struggle for any service-based business owner.

If you want more ease in your marketing, doing this inner work is of course a key issue.  On an outer level, I have seen time and again that having a professional website that positions you as the ‘go to’ expert in your local area, then having a number of lead generation tools in place to drive traffic to that website, is the most efficient, automated, and easy way to sustain a practice.

There’s obviously a lot more I could say about this, but I just want to get you thinking in this direction:

Build a lead generation website–> Drive traffic to the site –> Generate leads –> Educate those leads using online technology

That’s pretty much the core strategy that I embrace, and it works like a charm when implemented the right way.

3.  Poor contact management and follow up

It’s amazing– I have worked with so many practices that have been established for 10-15 years and they still don’t have a system in place to stay in touch with everyone who has ever expressed interest in their work.  This is one of the biggest marketing mistakes possible!  If your practice feels like a roller coaster month in and month out, like you have to rely heavily on your front-end marketing to keep things moving, it means that you’re not staying in touch with your current database of past, current, and prospective clients well enough.

The best way to do this is to use an email marketing system — I think Aweber is the best– and create a lead generation system from your website so that you can store all contacts in a central online database.

It’s cheap to use, easy to set up, and highly effective for stabilizing a practice.                                   Aweber The 3 Biggest Obstacles to A Fulfilling and Lucrative Private Practice

How to stay in touch with people is a big subject that I have talked about in my blogging course and will be diving into in some depth in the Create Your Own Economy coaching program that just got underway.

Once again, I just want to get you thinking in this direction.. because there’s a good chance that you’re not capitalizing on the tremendous benefits an online contact management system such as Aweber can offer your practice.

We set up Aweber on almost all the websites we build.  I think it’s mandatory for any serious practice owner.  I’ll probably be doing one of my monthly webinars on the best way to use this system.  If this would be of interest to you, leave me a comment below.

I want to wrap this up by saying that even though the economy DOES stink right now.. and even though so many businesses fail and will continue to do so, building a practice can actually be effortless when you do the inner work and have the right outer systems in place.  Now, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have to expend energy– of course you do.  But it does mean that there is no struggle, will power, or fighting with yourself to make it happen.  It just flows naturally because you have created the right inner and outer framework to make it so.  When you accomplish this, it’s a beautiful feeling.. and it becomes evident why so many businesses and practices struggle (and why you don’t).

If this info is helpful to you, please take a moment to click the twitter and facebook buttons at the top of the post so we can spread the word!  If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.

all the best,

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

Overcoming the 2 Greatest Challenges You’ll Face In Your Practice
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

hi everyone,

I made a quick video for you here that describes the 2 core challenges that every single entrepreneur has to face.. and what kind of thought process and strategy you need to overcome these challenges.  It’s an important subject to say the least.  Check it out here and leave a comment if you’d like to share your own experience.

all the best,

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

Multi-Media Marketing: The Perfect Way to Gain Exposure, Differentiate Your Practice, and Be at the Cutting Edge
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

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<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-814" title="multi-media marketing” src=”http://dreampracticeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/podcasting-icon1.jpg” alt=”multi-media marketing” width=”275″ height=”275″ align=”left” />Most practitioners are still relying heavily on their business card, brochure, and website as their primary means of attracting new patients/clients.  I think that right now you have a chance to really stand out in your local area by embracing a more innovative and creative marketing approach that utilizes a multi-media campaign.  Sure, business cards and brochures will forever be useful tools in your practice-building arsenal.  The problem is that it’s hard to establish uniqueness for your practice from a business card.  Plus it’s a rather clunky medium to rely on, and is rapidly becoming more or less outdated.

The beauty of a multi-media approach is that it enables you to do 4 very important things:

1.  Effectively educate new people to your treatment philosophy, services, and so on.

2.  Build trust, rapport, and credibility with people using online automation (you don’t have to be physically present with each and every person you are connecting with).

3.  Position yourself as an innovative expert who is at the cutting edge of your profession.

4.  Allow people to absorb your message through different senses.

A multi-media approach to practice-building would entail setting up the following on your practice website, then having a lead and referral system that draws people to these resources:

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2.  Podcasts and audios

3.  PDF’s and special reports

Some people like to watch; others like to listen; others like to read.  Have your materials available to meet all these needs.  You can easily repurpose your content to adapt to all of these mediums.

I have found that utilizing these approaches can be a lot of fun to create and they are received very well by my the people who visit my websites.  To check out a good example of a multi-media approach, you can download my free Conscious Practitioner starter kit at http://buildyourdreampractice.net .  You’ll see that I offer a series of videos, an audio, and a PDF there for free.  While I am giving away a lot for free, I’m also connecting with people new to me in a way that is virtually impossible to do otherwise.

How about creating something similar for your practice?  Why not WOW people with how much you over-deliver?  The well-known marketer Eben Pagan coined the term ‘push the free line’, which is largely how multi-media is used on the internet.  People who are new to you and your work usually need a fair amount of exposure to you in order to feel safe and motivated to pick up the phone and call.  When they see your free education videos, audios, and reports, they will know that you take your work seriously and have a tremendous amount to offer.

This approach really is perfect for any alternative medicine practice because the truth of the matter is that most people who are introduced to your practice have a fair amount of reluctance in parting with their money for an unknown outcome.  It feels risky.  Multi-media makes it feel much less risky.  Through good education, they know what to expect, their fears are alleviated, and they feel a connection with you and your work.  One of the best things you can hear from a new patient or client is when they say, ‘I feel like I know you already.‘   This is confirmation that your marketing is effective.

This blog post is really just a primer to get you thinking in this direction.  I can guarantee you that this approach is going to become much, much more mainstream over the next few years.  Be at the cutting edge and do it NOW.. and you’ll enjoy a huge competitive advantage in your local market.  There’s a lot more I can and will say about this in the near future.  But for now, my brain is ready for a break, as we had the first Create Your Own Economy live teleclass.. and it went for 2.5 hours.  Everyone on the line had a blast and I think it created some helpful shifts for a lot of people on the line.

I’ll be in touch soon with more cool ideas and further elaboration on the ideas I shared here.

keep moving forward,

Kevin


Dec 30
2011

Some Inspiration, Clarity, and Answers to Your Questions About the Create Your Own Economy Coaching Program
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

clarity Some Inspiration, Clarity, and Answers to Your Questions About the Create Your Own Economy Coaching ProgramWe have an AMAZING group of practitioners signed up for the Create Your Own Economy coaching program! Yesterday and today, I have been offering free consults to help practitioners decide if this program is right for them at this time. We had so many requests for free consults that there was no way I could fit them all in by the end of today, so I wanted to answer a few of the main questions we are getting here.

1. When is the deadline to join?

It was going to be tonight at 9pm PST/12am EST, but I have extended that to Wednesday morning at 9am PST/12pm EST since we have had so many people requesting more info at the last minute.

2. When does it start?

Wednesday, October 5th at 11am PST/2pm EST (yes, that’s tomorrow!)

3. What are the coaching call times?

We will be doing live teleclasses and/or webinars every Wednesday at 11am PST/2pm EST for the next 2 months.

What if I can’t make the live calls? Should I still join?

Yes, for a couple reasons:

  • I’m going to offer occasional ‘make up’ calls on different days to accommodate the schedules of those who can’t make Wednesday work.
  • All calls/webinars will be recorded and sent to you within 48 hours.
  • There will be an online forum where you can post questions and get the support you need there.

4. What is the format? What’s included?

  • 2 months of live webinars or teleclasses once per week
  • a LIVE EVENT in Boulder, CO. toward the end of the program
  • an online forum to ask questions and connect with likeminded practitioners
  • 10% off our web package if you need a new website or an overhaul of your current one

5. How can this program help me?

The beauty of this program is that I have designed it to be customized to your needs, so wherever you are at in your practice right now, our work will be to bring you to the next level.  This is true whether you’re just starting out or are seeing 100 patients per week.  There will be a lot of time for personal work together.

Most practitioners never learn how to effectively market their services.  They either have internal hang ups about promoting what they do, feel guilty about making money, or were never taught the fundamentals of client attraction, lead generation, patient retention, and effective education.

My programs are basically the most efficient, fun, and effective way to learn how to market your practice, attract more clients, boost your income, and live with balance and purpose at the same time.  In particular, this program focuses on the exact steps you need to take to protect your practice from the spiraling economy, so you don’t have to succumb to the stress and limitations that so many are suffering through right now.  This IS possible if you have the right mindset, skills, and knowledge.

My approach to coaching is meant to be fun, inspiring, engaging, and challenging (in a good way).   This program will be highly interactive, stimulating, and deeply transformative for your personal and professional growth.

Another important point:  I’m going to give you access to any online video module training that I think would be of personal help to you.  I have extensive training available on every facet of marketing and practice management that I have archived over the years.  If during our work together, I think you need to learn a certain strategy or approach, I am going to send you video training.


6. What if I have already taken another one of your programs? Will it still be beneficial?

Yes for 3 reasons:

  • There will be a lot more interaction and one on one time with me in this program, so we can really focus in on where you’re at right now and what it’s going to take to move forward in your practice.
  • Gaining mastery in any skill set requires ongoing dedication and repetition.  By reinforcing the trainings you received in any of my other programs, you’re moving that much closer to mastery.  When it comes to marketing and practice development, you want to develop yourself to the point of ‘unconscious competence’, where building your business becomes second nature.  This can only happen through constant reinforcement and support.
  • We will be covering some new marketing information in this program that I have never covered before.  In particular, I’m going to talk quite a bit about building more referrals through webinars, teleclasses, and video marketing.  This is really advanced stuff that I think is right at the cutting edge of practice marketing.  We’re also going to go into more depth on email marketing and frequent contact and why that’s so critical for your practice.

Basically, we are going to cover the PROFIT Formula in depth, as I see this as the most directly beneficial system you can have to protect and build your practice right now.  (That video is coming down very soon so watch now if possible).

7. Is there a money back guarantee?
Yes, you have 30 days to try out the program.  If it’s not for you, then you can get a refund– no questions asked.  Just FYI– in the past 3 coaching programs I have offered, we have had only 2 refund requests (out of hundreds of people) which I think is a testament to the quality and value being offered.

8. Can I still make the live event in Boulder, Colorado?

Yes.  While priority goes to the first 10 people who signed up for the program, not all of them will be able to fly out.  I will be giving them a one day window to book their tickets, but after that it’s fair game.. and whoever signs up the fastest!

9. Why are you qualified to offer this program?

I have built my own highly successful practice in one of the most competitive markets in the country, so I know the challenges you’re facing and how to break through them.  I have also been coaching holistic practitioners since 2005 and have had the good fortune of helping over 8,000 practitioners with my programs, e-books, and free practice-building kit.
10. Is it all internet marketing?

No, not at all.  While I believe that the internet is hands down the best place to get in front of tons of new people on a regular basis, there are other aspects of building a successful practice that are just as important.  The PROFIT Formula incorporates all these aspects, and that is what we will be focusing on for the first month.  Then, we’re going to discuss how to diversify your income and create multiple income streams in the 2nd month.

11.  What if I feel stuck/unmotivated/uninspired right now and struggle to get anything done?

Well, that’s a BIG part of what coaching can do for you– get you in a much more empowered and productive mindset so you can take more effective action.  My coaching approach is always infused with a heavy dose of personal development, as I think mindset is a critical component of outer success.

12.  Why is this program different from all the others?

My approach is really about being genuine, down-to-earth, and REAL about the way you market your practice.  I have seen so many marketing consultants who use a  hype-based, over-the-top approach that I think does  not resonate well with a lot of practitioners.  I tend to attract bright, sensitive, mindful, and sincere practitioners who don’t want to use hype to build their practice or marketing strategies that feel forced or inauthentic (like knocking on the door of everyone in your neighborhood inviting them to come to your practice).

I really believe in the unity of personal growth and business growth.  In order to create the fulfillment and prosperity you want, you have to be willing to challenge limiting beliefs just as much as you have to be willing to take action on an effective marketing plan and implement practice management systems.

13.  Where do I learn more and sign up?

http://buildyourdreampractice.net/program/create-your-own-economy

Alright, I hope this helps to shed some light on the program!  Registration will be open until 9am PST/12pm EST tomorrow (Wed. Oct. 5th).

I look forward to working with you then ~

Kevin

Dec 30
2011

Training to be a life coach: A surprising lesson from Star Wars
Posted by Rachel Pradhan

Recently, I read that George Lucas negotiated with Steven Spielberg and gave him 2.5 points from the revenue of Star Wars in exchange for 2.5 points of revenue from Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind. (Click here to find out more of the story.)

Now you might be wondering why George Lucas would give away 2.5 points of revenue to one of the most successful films of all time, in exchange for a film that did pretty darn well but had no where near the success of Star Wars.

(Granted, you might also be wondering what this geeky Star Wars Trivia has to do with life coaching too!)

Here’s the deal.

The reason George Lucas did this deal was because he was scared.

That’s right!

This little agreement happened before Star Wars hit theaters.  The now-king-of-sci-fi was afraid that his little space-based movie was going to flop and he was grasping at straws to stay alive financially.  So, while visiting the set of Spielberg’s move set, he offered to trade points thinking that if Star Wars bombed, he’d at least have the revenue from Close Encounters to keep him alive.

But we all know the rest of the story… right?

Star Wars launched and George Lucas’ life (let alone the film industry) has never been the same.

Again… what does this have to do with anything?

Well, if you’re on the brink of starting something… like launching a life coaching practice… or ANY new endeavor.  There is a very good chance that you’re a little bit like our young George Lucas.

There’s probably a little part of you that is very excited.  But… there’s a very good chance that a BIG part of you that is very scared.

You may be grasping at straws.  You may be looking for the exit.  You may be looking to make a deal and go for something “safe.”

That’s understandable. In fact, that’s normal.

But here’s the deal.

People who change the world… and people who change their world… have to push through the fear and do it anyway.

Will you make some mistakes?  Sure.  (I’m guessing that George Lucas doesn’t ever want to do the actual math on what Steven Spielberg has made from that little deal on Star Wars!)

But… like George… you’ll live and you’ll learn from those mistakes.

More importantly… if you’re wanting to go after that big dream… if you’re wanting to change your world… and if you’re hoping to change other people’s worlds in the process…

You have to push through that fear… and do it!

So do it.  Whatever that thing is for you… do it.

And may the force be with you as you do!  (Sorry, I just had to do that!)

Keep dreaming big and helping others to do the same,

Mitch Matthews

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