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​Why I don’t aspire to be your guru


​I write often about the importance of building our ideal audience. To create a community of people who are our true fans, who love our work and presence.


However, that doesn’t mean we should aspire to be their guru…


Here’s what I see as the difference between having a true-fan audience, and being a guru:
In some ancient traditions, a guru is a revered spiritual guide. Some gurus command near-total devotion of their students. I respect the freedom to practice religion however one wis…

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​First Steps to Starting a Solopreneur Service-Based Business


​When starting a business, many people think that one of the first tasks is to build a website.


The more experienced I get in helping new businesses get traction, the more my perspective on this has shifted — I now believe that a website is useless for most new businesses… possibly even harmful.

If you are working to become a coach, consultant, mentor, healer, or other type of solopreneur service-based business, I recommend that you don’t build a website yet...
(The exception is for …

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Action Plan to Grow An Authentic Solopreneur Business

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I’ve written a lot about the overall strategies to grow one’s authentic business.

But what about actual actions and ongoing habits?

This post provides 4 questions to guide you.
Let’s start with the most important. It’s not “what’s your niche?” or “have you set up your email list?”

​When advising a new client who is starting their solopreneur service business, I don’t recommend creating a website right away, nor clarifying a niche yet.


I recommend tha…

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Course Announcement: EFT Tapping for Confidence in Your Marketing

My course of the month is going to be taught by Liesel Teversham - Growth for Sensitive Introverts.

The topic--

Safe in the Spotlight:
Feeling Comfortable with Marketing & Visibility
By Using EFT Tapping​

In the above video, we talk about whom the course is designed for, and what you can expect if you join us!

See more info and register here:
EFT Tapping for Calm Confidence in Marketing

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Examples of Mini-Courses


​One of the best products you can create — especially in these times — is online courses. Millions of people love taking classes online.


And if you love to learn (which you do since you’re reading this post!) then you, too, have something to teach. You have the potential to create and launch your own online courses.

I facilitate a support group for creating/launching online courses, and many of the members are just launching their first course.

​Check out the following examples of simp…

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