Smart Women And The 4 Entrepreneurial Phases

Entrepreneurial PhasesWhen you start a new business or take action on a big idea that you’ve had brewing for a while, it can be a very exciting time.  You begin to get a taste of what entrepreneurship can feel like; you’re in control of your own schedule, maybe you worked for someone else and you’ve escaped the rigid 9-5 routine and you’ve become your own boss – life feels good.

I remember when I started my first business.  Initially, my goal was to earn an extra $500 per month so I could afford my own apartment and eliminate the need for a roommate. 

Over time, my vision for that part-time local business began to grow and ultimately it became an international business that had revenues of just under 2 million.

Along my entrepreneurial journey and working with 1000′s of women, I’ve discovered that there are 4 phases to entrepreneurship and each phase plays a key role in your success.  Each phase requires a different skill or way of thinking and one is not more important than the other.  You may find that you are a “natural” in one or more of the phases and possibly “challenged” in other phases.  If so, you will want to think about getting support in the areas where you’re less comfortable.

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Smart Women Have Their Own “Hermageddon”

Did you hear about “Carmageddon?” Several weeks ago, the 405 freeway (noted to be one of the busiest freeways in the nation) that runs through Los Angeles closed for a weekend period of 53 hours for repairs. This created a frenzy here in Los Angeles called “Carmageddon” which forced residents to think creatively about their weekend travel plans. Many people (including yours truly) decided to stay home and avoid any hassles.

I made a firm decision that if I couldn’t get to my destination on foot or by bicycle, I’d just stay home. This got me thinking about how Smart Women create their own “Hermageddon” to relax, recharge, renew and repair their own lives.

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Your Ideal Client Will Fall In Love With You…

I’m on my way to Ali Brown’s Biz 180 along with a few other smart women to spend the day visioning and planning on what’s next for Smart Women Smart Solutions® but before I go, I wanted to remind you that my *special* Valentines Day offer is filling up! Let me ask you a couple of quick questions:

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Give Your Business Some Love…

Valentines Day is one of those holidays where we express our love and appreciation to those important people in our lives. You are someone that I appreciate and I’d like to show my appreciation by sharing a very *special* Valentines Day offer but first let me ask you a few questions:

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You’ve Waited Long Enough, Haven’t You?

I just got off the phone with a very smart woman who made the decision to grab one of my VIP spots in the Smart Woman’s Year of Entrepreneurial Transformation program and I thought I’d better send you a quick email to let you know there are ONLY 2 Spots Left.

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Only a FEW birthday Gifts left!

I’m in Florida this week enjoying some special time with my family, parents and sister. I just had to take a few minutes to share how excited I am about the response to my birthday offer. Several women have already booked their “Smart Woman’s Year of Entrepreneurial Transformation” and there are only a few spots left, so if this is the year that you want to live into your Big Idea, Dreams and Goals, I invite you to join me.

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Happy Birthday to Me and a GIFT for YOU!

I have so much to celebrate Today.

First, It’s my Birthday.
Second, I’m boarding my favorite airline (Virgin America) with my family bound for Florida to visit my parents and sister.
Third…it’s New Year’s Eve (A time to reflect on the year in review and prepare to step into 2011 with confidence and clarity)

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Spring Sale on Joy’s “Creating The Spark” system. Get your copy now!

Spring is right around the corner so it’s the perfect time for you to Create Your Spark and have the life and business that you Want and Deserve!

Joy is having a Spring Special on her Creating The Spark system until midnight, March 20th. When placing your order just use the Coupon Code “spring” to receive $75.00 OFF the normal investment price.

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Spring Cleaning – Clear The Clutter Coaching Program

Just in case you missed the news last week, I’m launching a brand new coaching program and I have 1 spot left:

“Spring Cleaning – Clear The Clutter Coaching Program”

Spring is the best time of the year to let go of what’s not working, take on more of what you really want in your life and I’m going to show you how.

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This program offers 6 sessions for the price of 4 AND I’m letting you pay over 5 months! So for just $120/per month for 5 months, you will have my undivided attention for 2 45-minute coaching sessions each month and email support.

Here are the session details:

Strategy Session 1 – Taking an inventory of where you are right now. What’s working really well? What’s not working?

Strategy Session 2 & 3 – Begin to explore and discover what might be possible for you.

Strategy Session 4 – You will become clear and focused on where you want to go and what you want to accomplish.

Strategy Session 5 & 6 – Create a personal plan of action for total success.

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Do you have a minute to listen…

Hi Ladies,

Lynne here, Joy’s assistant. I have to tell you something. Joy is becoming a very Foolish woman!04-02-09questions

It’s April Fool’s Day and Joy just announced to me that she’s giving away 2 coaching sessions for F*R*E*E when you sign up for her “Spring Cleaning – Clear The Clutter Coaching Program.” I tried to talk her out of it but she wouldn’t budge! What a great deal for you.

Joy said that Spring is the best time of the year to let go of what’s not working, take on more of what you really want in your life and she’s going to show you how.

This program offers 6 sessions for the price of 4 AND she’s letting you pay over 5 months! So for just $120/per month for 5 months, you will have Joy’s undivided attention for 2 45-minute coaching sessions each month and email support.

Here are the session details:

Strategy Session 1 – Taking an inventory of where you are right now. What’s working really well? What’s not working?

Strategy Session 2 & 3 – Begin to explore and discover what might be possible for you.

Strategy Session 4 – You will become clear and focused on where you want to go and what you want to accomplish.

Strategy Session 5 & 6 – Create a personal plan of action for total success.

Deadline to register is April 8, 2009 and Joy has to limit the number of participants to 3.

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The Smart Women’s Manifesto

I have about 29 items on my “to do” list this morning.  I’ve got a teleclass at 12:00 with the National Association of Entrepreneur Moms where I’m going to share the 5 most valuable secrets that I’ve learned over the last  20+ years to take a business from idea and start-up to a six figure income.  Tomorrow I will be hosting my Passion, Purpose, Plan Circle here in Los Angles for women who really want to re-invent their lives and take themselves to a different, more desirable place.

It’s weird though.  I’ve had this nagging feeling all morning.  You know what I mean?  Something’s not quite right but you can’t put your finger on it?  Yeah, that feeling.  I’ve been up since 5:30 and it’s now 9:15 and for some reason I’m feeling the need to describe, clarify, or just write about why I gave birth to Smart Women Smart Solutions over 5 years ago and why I created the Women’s Success Circles and all the other “sibling” programs that came along.

About 10 years ago, when I was in my late 30’s, I began to go through a major transition in my life.  I knew that something was changing inside of me but I wasn’t able to see, clarify or know what it was at the time.  I had lost my passion, my “spark” for my professional life and just felt the “blues.”  After some soul-searching, I decided that I needed to figure out what was next for me—sort of a re-invention I guess.  I went through and developed a process that I used to create a new, passionate, meaningful life for myself.   I also knew that I was not alone.  If I felt this way it was quite possible that many other women probably did too.  I knew that other women might be questioning what might be next for them, ready for a change but not sure how to figure it all out.

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Smart Women Face Their Fear

A few days ago, I was cleaning out a backpack that my daughter used last summer when we were in Park City, Utah on vacation. This backpack was one that she wore every day to her skateboarding class. At the bottom of the backpack, I found a piece of crumpled paper and pulled it out. It was an evaluation form from her skateboarding instructor, Drew, with these comments: “Learn to relax and face fear. Trust in Yourself.” This got me thinking about how Smart Women learn to face their own fears.

We all have fear about something. Fear of heights, fear of snakes, fear of roller coasters. Many times these fears are related to childhood. I’m fearful of snakes. It was a big deal in our family when I was young. We lived on a farm in the mountains and in the summertime, my grandfather, “Pop,” would continually share with us the danger of snakes and to be careful at all times. You hear that “message” enough and your fear begins to grow. As a young woman, this fear began to alter my life experiences. For example, I would not go hiking with a friend on a hot summer day for fear of snakes. However, when my children got to the age where they wanted to go to the zoo, I had to face my fear. Why? My children do not know that I fear snakes. And guess what? I do not want to create that fear for them so I oblige them when they want to go to the “reptile center.” Do I feel anxious? Yes. But it’s something that I must move through.

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