John Sparks (@IAmJohnSparks) is author of the exciting new book, “365 Ideas To Go From Good To Great On TWITTER!” (CreateSpace, 2015). Sparks has earned the distinction of becoming known as the “Go-To Guy For Twitter”.
“365 Ideas To Go From Good To Great On TWITTER!” was released as a paperback version on Amazon.com in mid- March 2015. The Kindle version of the book became a #1 Best-Seller in the category of Social Media Guides the first weekend it was released in July 2015.
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People reach out to people who reach out. You can have anything you want if you just help enough other people. Who do you know in your circle of influence to reach out to and where can that lead you too?
Staying the course is about having the right attitude and being persistent. Set goals that are achievable and time bound. Use the S.M.A.R.T. goal system.
You win with both online and offline strategies. You can’t just sit behind a computer, you also need to get out there and interact with others to be successful.
Twitter is not just about money, it’s about brand recognition and getting your name out. There are a whole host of opportunities that come your way with a large Twitter following.
What does BRAVE mean?
Brave is stepping out and just taking that leap and having that faith. Walking by faith and not by the side. Saying it’s not about me – just get out there.
Ivy Slater spent twenty years as owner and operator of a successful seven-figure printing business. But one day, Ivy found herself shopping for a new career. Everyone Ivy knew said she was the one they came to for advice, the one they wanted to come to with their ideas, the one they trusted, and the one whose brain they wanted to tap.
Slater Success Coaching was born in 2008 and Ivy has helped a multitude of women business owners globally, to achieve success on their own terms.
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If you want to get started, don't spend your time doing just the research. Get started and the answers will come to you. It will not come to you if you are standing still you have to do the action.
Don't shut down when facing fear. Get Your Brave On: It's not what we can't do, it's what we can do. It's not where your tragedy is, it's where you are blessed. We all have a choice - and it's how you respond.
What are you grounded in? What's your why? When you know what's important to you, you can go forward.
What does BRAVE mean?
Brave is taking the things that are scariest, looking them in the face and moving through them. There are always obstacles in business. Do they stop you or motivate you to make you show up and be the best you can be?
Cynthia Jamin is the owner and founder of TwirlyGirl – a clothing line for girls all about creativity and empowering individuality. Available in 150 stores across the US.
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When you are closed, it won’t happen. When you have an open mind to what can happen, you will win. The only part of failure is not trying something that can make you more successful. I failed is more powerful than “What if”
A big part of being an entrepreneur is not being desperate. When you force your business to grow too fast, you will kill it. You will make decisions not right for the brand. Take your time, start slow and price your items for growth.
Tell people your story. People want to connect with the person who they buy from – communique who you are. Your brand is who you are; no one can replicate it – you are unique.
What does BRAVE mean?
Brave is being authentic. Show up and let people know who you are. Share that part of your story that is not so pretty. People know when something is genuine as opposed to being sold.
The Brave Entrepreneur Podcast with Cindy Hide “Let Go and Watch the Magic Happen”. Cindy shares her advice on what you need to do when it’s just not working. Learn how to ask for help from the Universe and watch the magic happen. Find out how letting go allows the resources you need to arrive.
If the emotions are overwhelming and you're in a confused state - be still for however long it takes and the clarity moment will arrive. That is part of the journey.
If you really tried your best in every way possible and it's still not working, you need to let go. Clarity will happen.
How to take the next step in your business growth? Ask for help from the Universe and watch the magic happen. Let go and the resources will arrive. It's a process but if you stay in the journey and step forward, things that you can't even imagine will happen.