Have you ever had a day where you just didn't know what to do with yourself? That may not be a problem when ...

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One of the most common things I hear from my marketing coaching clients is that they want and need more new clients. While we all need to keep a steady stream of fresh faces coming into our business, not all clients will be a good fit for what we do. As such, the ones that aren't a perfect match are likely to look elsewhere for what they need and want.

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For those of you that have followed me over the years, you probably have noticed that my blogs sometimes come in fits and starts. I LOVE to write but sometimes find it a challenge to make time to create a meaningful, useful and readable blog week after week. I want to give you something with substance that you will be glad you read.

But last night when I saw that some of my favorite massage industry bloggers - and a number of other friends I've made while teaching and hanging out on Facebook - were ... << MORE >>

But once it is all over and we all regain our regular lives, some of us will still be losing many precious hours every day, week, month and year. If you have goals and aspirations for improving your life or business, I think it is vitally important to find out how you are getting distracted, pulled off course or simply wasting time. By doing so you may likely find room in your life to focus on getting what you really want in your career and business. << MORE >>

Life is a busy blur at times, isn't it? Even today, on a holiday, I find myself trying to chip away at my ever-growing "to do" list. There just aren't enough hours in the upcoming week to get through all my assignments and tasks before I head out of town to speak at the 

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One of the biggest secrets for being a success in business is being sure you are "open" for business and making it easy for people to buy what you sell or do. I don't just mean unlocking the door to your business but also being sure all the potential pathways and avenues for getting people to do business with you are clearly marked, simple to find/navigate and that will lead people to the right destination, scheduling an appointment or making a purchase from ...

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Then I got some wise words from my acupuncturist after I rushed into my appointment 15 minutes late and feeling a bit on the edge. After my much needed treatment (and mid-treatment nap), he said "Let things flow like seaweed floats in the water. Stop trying to force them to happen." << MORE >>

First, an exciting 3-part webinar series "Good Things Come in Threes" to help you grow your practice or business and be a success in 2012 . The series features myself, Meagan Holub - author of The Magic Touch and Lori Crete - author of The Six Figure Esthetician System and starts this Monday at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST with yours truly on Goal Setting for Success This Year and in Your Career. The other sessions follow on 1/30 and 2/6 (also at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST) with Meagan and Lori. << MORE >>

It's strange how one area of life can sometimes mirror another that is seemingly unrelated (though perhaps not).

Here's the story... I live in the country in a house that has a well. And in all the years I've lived here the water pressure has ...

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Well isn't that just the way it goes sometimes?! You think that you're ahead of the game by scheduling an article or email for your clients to come out at some point in the future. It's mostly written and you just know you'll have time to come back and double check it or make any needed changes WAY before that ...

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If you are looking to grow or improve your business over 2012 - that is to have more clients, improve your sales or become more profitable - then improving your marketing is absolutely vital.



My Group Marketing Coaching Program starts back the week of January 23rd and I would love to have you in one of the groups! There are now 2 options for live coaching: Join the original 6 week program (Mondays at 3 PM EST - January 23 through February 27th or Tuesdays ... << MORE >>

Make the spa a part of your treatment room and business without spending a fortune or having to add complicated treatments and services to your menu. ... << MORE >>

Make draping an art form with these easy techniques I use in my own massage practice. ... << MORE >>

Video number 2 in a series of 5, this one focuses on how important it is for you to be the one in charge of each and every session with your clients. See how you can put your clients at ease and give them the best experience possible with this simple idea.

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Happy New Year! While I am still getting the dates and details of my next coaching programs confirmed, I wanted to share a few helpful ideas to start the new year off right. Thanks to my friends at Oakworks for inviting me to shoot a few videos at their studio in Pennsylvania. While these videos are scripted for massage therapists, many of the ideas and messages are equally valuable to all types of personal service providers. Enjoy and please feel free to share them on your favorite social media sites as well!

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Most people that have been in my classes and coaching programs know that I am a quote junkie. I love being inspired by the thoughts and words of others and sharing that inspiration with others.

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I am a huge proponent of getting focused, determining your goals, and then taking the appropriate actions to make those goals go from being just an idea into the living, breathing vision of what I originally imagined. I feel these steps are really the ... << MORE >>

"I have reached a point in my professional and personal life where I truly need some direction regarding how to promote my practice so that it serves me and my clients in the best and most profitable way possible. Felicia's Coaching Class is providing that direction in a very profound way. Already after just one class, I am motivated and guided to FOCUS on one goal at a time, making each goal realistic, attainable and specific. Step by step instructions and suggestions are making this a challenging but very effective process. Instead of floundering around and being overwhelmed with the hundreds of vague "ideas" and "wants" regarding my business and never being able to materialize any of it, I am learning to prioritize and take baby steps which will allow me to accomplish my goals one at a time. << MORE >>

If you just burst into laughter when reading the title of this column, then no doubt you are - or were - a business owner. Those of us who have been in the trenches of entrepreneurship know that owning a business it is not typically a way to get rich quick - or perhaps even ever. So why do we do it?<< MORE >>

Life has been really busy all summer but I wanted to share a few details about where and when I'm teaching classes over the next few months. Please share with others who may be interested and sign up for anything you are interested in ASAP. Note that there are 2 "Easy Spa Treatment" classes for NC estheticians and cosmetologists (plus MTs) available THIS WEEKEND and space is still available in both of them. << MORE >>