The Yakezie Alexa Ranking Challenge was my way to help bloggers stick with it, b/c it is a 6 month challenge. If they can be consistent for 6 months, they’ll move ahead in the rankings, and build relationships to help them sell whatever.

Best,

Sam

I am what people call a “newbie” to the online community. Although I have had an email address for quite some time, that’s about all I knew.

I have, however, in the last year, spent an enormous amount of time online reading everything (well…everything that sounded slightly successful) that I could find regarding web businesses. Realizing the jargon is a whole encyclopedia unto itself, I have also spent money for courses, believed some of the hype, paid for coaching, made many mistakes and faux pas, and reached a point where I have been somewhat paralized in not knowing in which direction to go next.

I am my own worst enemy. I don’t want to make any more costly mistakes, in both time and money. So I find myself in Analysis, Paralysis!

You, however, have been a bright spot in my research. You seem to have the uncanny ability to hit the nail on the head time after time with your insightful comments, tips, and encouragement.

I am, now, disappointed that I didn’t join you last month as soon as I received your email regarding Profit Instruments. What was I thinking??? Is there any chance that there is still a spot left.. or shall I just kick myself right now…???

Thanks so much for making things easier for us Newbies to understand and who are trying to figure out how to navigate the sharkfilled waters of the Net, learn a new language, survive the cuts, and not drown financially in the process!

All the Best to You
and am looking forward to your next posting

Susy

You know that’s such an accurate statement. As an entrepreneur, you’re either the biggest or weakest link, and it shows in time in terms of profitability and sustainability. I think it’s always a mindset and an attitude thing, as one’s attitude to business and entrepreneurhood will make a substantial difference in the service rendered.

For example, I have staff who are with me purely for the money. They seem lacklustre in the service delivery, and it shows in the way they carry themselves and do their work. On the other hand, I have the late-coming-mistakes-making mavericks who manages to almost always makes my clients smile, and participate actively in therapy. What can we do? I think, on one hand, as business owners we can count on people to be very different in the way they carry themselves, and we can always employ the 80/20 rule to sift out those who are not so good.

On the other hand, we can use it as a reflective tool, like just recently I lost a contract to another vendor – i took the opportunity to evaluate if I have in any ways contributed to the lost, and what I could have done. And change whatever needs to be changed.

In the world of business, it’s good to have a abundance mindset as opposed to a scarcity mindset. Interestingly, with an abundance mindset, there always seems to be an ‘abundance’, perhaps the mind does work wonders like that was written in the Science Of Getting Rich and As A Man Thinketh.

Nonetheless, I agree with you – let’s dream big and live big. =)

Nigel

You’ve hit on a few key points for me, including the notes about being willing to sell. This is something I’ve struggled with, especially in light of my own opinion of ‘sales-y’ people, but I’ve found that the more aligned and passionate I am about the products I’ve written, the more easily all of that comes…I simply need to focus on the value of the help I’m giving, not the (small) cost to the customer. I love helping others overcome their own limiting beliefs, and that is what I do…and I have YOU to help me overcome mine, so thanks!!

xo ~ Shauna

I do not plan on giving up too early. Going back to the drawing board is not quitting. Just time to get smart.

But, not to beat myself up – I’ve got a new attitude (like Patti Labelle) and I’m moving forward!

Although I am going thru some challenging times, I take solace in the many ways that I am blessed and for God’s abundance, which is without limit.

I am grateful to learn from folk like you and so many others who gladly share their wisdom and experience – so that we all might prosper.

I am so thankful for the love of friends and family and just the small things in life – taking a walk and the joy of a good yoga stretch. I know that that my “light and temporary afflictions” are just that – and this too shall pass.

It is sheer blessing to be a part of so many supportive communities like this one, filled with folk like all you you who are all striving for success in our lives and for our families.

Peace and blessings to all!