This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Janice Martin, Your Small Business Podcast

What if the answer to your dreams is all in your mind? What if you hold the key that will open doors for you to reach your full potential and achieve immense success?

People often think they have no control over their potential. Some think you have to work yourself in a tizzy to achieve their true potential. You do have to have some action involved to achieve this. A store won’t open itself. A book won’t write itself. You get my drift. Action is only about 20% of the equation.Do you tell yourself statements like this:

I don’t want to do this.

I am not feeling this.

I will fail.

Or any negative statements such as these? How do you feel just reading those words? It causes you to give up on yourself and not even try to attempt to make the changes you want in your life. It stops you d…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Engracia Sleeswijk, ESleeswijk Consultancy

Life is about layers. The mining of these layers requires a certain depth that is not revealed from the surface. The degree to which a person has the willingness to delve into these layers will be seen (or experienced) in the force in which he manifests himself under crisis. If you are someone who likes to quote others, you may find yourself using wise words that are not necessarily reflected in your professional life. Copying someone else's style might be a way to get structure, but gaining your own depth can only be achieved when you are willing to study (life). It is time to reset and figure things out.

It is not strange that we happen to live a superficial life; We live in a time where an entire generation has grown up with seeing life within a context of 160 characters. Try sending an in-depth Tweet in 160 characte…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Kristen Miller, Kristen Miller Marketing

Hi, I’m Kristen Miller, a Sales Funnel Strategist, Digital Product Creator, and Online Business Coach.

In 2016, I was a professional blogger making a whopping $100 a month. (Yes, you read that right. Just two zeros). That’s when I realized that even a great blog isn’t profitable without digital products.

Pretty soon, I was living the dream: selling my high ticket program to a hungry mob of followers - without spending a dime. 

Blogging was finally profitable because I figured out how to use it as the vehicle to drive my ideal clients to my high ticket programs! 

And you can too… 

How to get free leads for your high-ticket programs

You have to know where you want your leads to end up, so start by mapping out your high ticket program or done-for-you service. Cou…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Muirgheal Montecalvo, Vacayou Wellness Travel

For decades, millions have enjoyed spa therapies as a means to rejuvenation and restoration. For those looking to go beyond the traditional spa escape, there are several new spa trends that offer guests exceptional ways to explore holistic health.

The following represents some of the most intriguing spa offerings around today. 

1. Forest Bathing

For some spa and wellness centers, a focus on mindfulness and one’s surroundings plays a central role.

Forest bathing, which originated in Japan, represents an immersive experience in wooded nature designed to enhance health.

Notably, this spa trend is believed to enhance energy and mood through meditation experiences. And at the same time, it also promotes greater environmental awareness about earth’s ecosystems. 

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This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Tineke Rensen, Powerful Business Academy

How Female Entrepreneurs Can Find The Right Client

Nowadays, everyone wants to start a business. Owning a business gives you the freedom to do whatever you want. You are your boss. Who wouldn’t want that?

Starting a business is no big deal. All you need is an idea. But maintaining and growing a business can be difficult. You have to face many hurdles and difficulties in your path to success.

One of the biggest problems that most business owners struggle with is finding the right client. It is even more difficult to deal with if you are a female entrepreneur.

Why Do Many Female Entrepreneurs Stick With The Wrong Clients For Too Long

The first step to a successful business is finding the right clients. But to find the right one, you need to let go of the wrong one first. Many femal…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Reverend Rita M. Henderson, Five Fold Publishing LLC

Today I want to talk to you about why your job is keeping you broke. Yes, I said it and I know you might have a job you might even have a good job. But the fact of the matter is that 78% of Americans are living from paycheck to paycheck, you guys, that’s almost 80% of the population, living these paycheck to paycheck situations.

What does it mean to live paycheck to paycheck, that means that you are maintaining a lifestyle where you’re not able to save any money and if you didn’t receive your next paycheck, with emphasis on NEXT that you will begin to incur some significant financial stress.

Significant financial stress means shut offs and eviction notices may begin to show up, utilities getting disconnected, and there is even a great possibility that the car is goi…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Alisha Beck, Alli Beck Design

Anyone who has been in business for any amount of time knows it isn’t enough to simply file for an LLC and open your doors.

Somehow, you have to get people in those doors.

I’m sure you have heard once or twice that you need a strong brand. You might have also heard, you need to market your business.

But what is the difference between branding and marketing?

Which one is more important?

There are some key differences between marketing and branding, and understanding that difference can help your business not only grow faster, but in ways that help it become more rewarding for you.

Here are a few ways that branding and marketing differ:

Branding is why and marketing is how.

Branding is the essence of your business. It is what makes you different and why you exist. I…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Tineke Rensen, Powerful Business Academy

Many female entrepreneurs have the misconception that they need to hire a company when they want to start automating. However, as a business coach for entrepreneurs, I can tell you that hiring a company for automation is often not necessary.

Here is why female entrepreneurs don’t need to hire a big company for automation but can instead apply their own automation tools.

Why You Shouldn’t Hire an Automation Company

Automation companies are very expensive and often will typically offer services that are already out there for you to use.

Plus, they mainly build integrations that you can connect on your own with the connection tool Zapier.

My advice as a business coach for entrepreneurs is that you often are better off building your automation on separat…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Kayshaun Brooks, Renew You Body Butters

Renew You Body Butters crafts luxury skincare products with a signature blend of butters, oils and essential oils that renew your body and life. We spent several years perfecting our signature blend. It took a large amount of research, trial, and error to find the perfect all-natural blend that provides nourishing relief to dry damaged skin as well as providing ultimate everyday hydration. Our primary goal at Renew You Body Butters is to use ingredients that go back to our roots of traditional skincare and health. Naturally, our customers are amazed by our products!Those who have suffered from severe skin conditions for years are finding themselves in soft silky smooth they are proud of after using our products.

We have noticed a reoccurring question from our customers…”How?” How is our body butter healing skin issues that…

This blog post has been authored by Stand Out Online Member Kelly O'Neil, Innovate Media Services

The economic landscape for service-based business has been shifting for some time, but 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic has really thrown things into uncharted territory. It’s got business owners worried, to say the least. Many are wondering what the next move will be – and how to prepare for it.

The good news is, there’s always room at the top. Companies that know how to attract premium clients are always better positioned to profit in any economy. But that said, you can’t be complacent. It’s critical to know your market, and when big changes are afoot in the world, you can bet there will be changes in the market as well. Whether you’ve been serving a wealthy clientele for years or are just getting started marketing to the affluent, you need to know what’s going on so you can respond appropriately in your business.

Lucky …