People ask me all the time—When should I hire help, Patricia? My response is, “Before you think you need to hire, and before you have the money to do so.” Believe me, there is something about hiring someone to help you for even two hours that can cause you to think differently about your business.

To-date, I have 9 VAs working with me. You might think that’s overkill, but I believe in “specialized” help.

Here are the areas in which I use my VAs. Perhaps this will help you think about specific areas in your business where you might need help and can begin to hire.

EditingEzineSocial networkingBloggingGraphicsAdmin workBookkeepingArticle submissionShopping cart expert

In the past, I’ve tried to hire only a couple of VAs to handle all of these areas, but it was just too much for one of the VAs who had 12 other clients.This way, all of my needs are being met by several.

So–when should you hire your next VA? …TODAY!

Until next time,Patricia

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Years ago, I read such an interesting book written by W.D. Wattles.It was written 100 years ago, and the points he made have now been revealed in Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, and also the ever-popular Secret. It is a powerful book, and I want to share with you two of my favorite ideas from that book that could change how you think today. #1 “Man can form things in his thought, and by impressing his thought upon formless substance can cause the thing he thinks about to be created.”

#2 “Man must form a clear and definite mental image of the things he wishes to have, to do, or to become; and he must hold this mental image in his thoughts, while being deeply grateful to the Supreme that all his desires are granted to him.”

I can’t read those 2 points often enough. I have to remind myself how true those statements are.

So my faithful readers…put positive thoughts in your mind, visualize getting exactly what you want, and be grateful for what you have.Until next week,To our success!Patricia

PS… PATRICIA RECOMMENDS: Chef Nancy at www.theholistickitchen.com.  Be sure to check out Chef Nancy’s Spring into Health Coupon

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I recently polled my VIP clients asking what they need in their business at the present time to grow their businesses. I gave them 4 choices:

1. More clients2. More money3. More clarity and direction4. Other __________-

90% said MORE MONEY. It makes sense, because with more money you can attract more clients, and also hire a mentor to help you with clarity and direction. 4 people answered “other” — they either needed more time or more help in their business right now.

Because of that answer, I will be launching a Money Mastery Breakthrough Program that will help everyone learn how to generate more money with what they already know. Watch for more information in the next ezine.

We just concluded our 1st Annual Certified Specialized Master Coaches.  Our “Gift is your Niche Program” is changing lives. This exclusive group of coaches joined me for a day of personalized training and the launch of the FAST TRACK to success product. We missed our fellow Master Coaches, but mark your calendar for the next LIVE event — August 12th & 13th in LA.

Don’t forget to sign up for all of our free information, and especially for tonight’s teleseminar!

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Here is the truth in the following 5 points:

1. DO WHAT YOU LOVE2. PRICE YOUR SERVICE RIGHT3. MARKET CONSISTENTLY4. ASK FOR THE SALE5. THEN THE MONEY WILL FOLLOW

Now, I know you are on the same page with me, because this is the truth.So many of us think that if we come up with a great idea, put up a website with a shopping cart to take the money, that we will hear “ka-ching” all day long. WRONG.Can you make money doing what you love? Absolutely–but you do need to have a plan, help, and the right ingredients that work just for you.

I have devoted my life to helping people do just that.

If you are interested in hearing more about the foundational program go towww.yourgiftisyourniche.com to read more.

If interested in becoming a coach yourself because you have helped people for years FOR FREE,

Go to www.ygiyn.com

Call today for an interview.

Until next week,Patricia

P.S. Don’t miss out signing up for one of the most popular topics today… how to make money doing what you love. Teleseminar.

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MARKET TO YOUR TREASURE CHEST!What is your Treasure Chest?   The clients that have used you, know you,like you already. Your treasure chest is the perfect group to ask forreferrals, or share with them any new services you are providing.I am following my own advice today, since you are my Treasure Chest,and you do the same.If you are interested in joining a community of like minded people, wehave a program with your name on it. We have developed very affordablementor programs that have helped so many business owners like you totake their business to another level. All you have to do is email me atpatricia@patriciadrain.com and I will send you more information aboutthe mentor programs.  Or if you know someone like you that would beinterested, please forward this email.Now it’s your turn…email or call your treasure chestPatricia Drainhttp://pariciadrain.com

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 MEET NATE MULROY

Nate and I have been working together for 2 years now. I have watched my business double then triple, and it all happened with his help.

He stands out from the rest of my team because:

• Not many of my staff work 4 hour work weeks.
• Not many need to eat a HUGE sandwich before they start work.
• Not many are just a little late once a month because they have an orthodontist appt.
• Not many are 15 years old.

Here is what he does for me:

• Data entry
• Graphics
• PowerPoint
• Workbooks
• Book covers
• Videos
• YouTube
• Creative design

He even helped me create my little YABUT character.
    

YABUT is the little guy that reminds us NOT to say

• Yabut I don’t have enough $$$
• Yabut I’m not good enough
• Yabut I’m not smart enough

He is on note cards, mouse pads and is currently going on T-shirts.

Because Nate is such a fabulous artist, at age 14 he was asked to do a self-portrait in one of his art classes. Check it out…

CKO IS CHIEF KID OFFICER. Cool, huh?

He is even getting business cards with his new title.

My point here is HIRE A KID…they are worth every minute they are with you.
They keep you young, they brainstorm at a different level, and their thoughts are fresh and real.

Consider growing your business like I did, with a talented KID!

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At one time, I called it the “unique selling proposition,” but I quickly realized OUR uniqueness is what sells our business.

So many times we forget that people are buying YOU.

Question: What do you do so well that others ask how you do it?

That is YOUR USP.

Find your uniqueness… your gift… your specialty.

Learn to market that strength……and you will never work another day in your life.

Go to: www.yourgiftisyourniche.com 

Next class begins MARCH 17TH

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS VERY INTROSPECTIVE COURSE.

Patricia Drain

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• the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

• a successful performance or achievement: The play was an instant success.

• a person or thing that is successful: She was a great success on the talk show.

Sounds good, but I would like to share my definition of success in this ezine.

Success means leading a very balanced lifestyle in the following areas that we all share:

Here is a simple quiz for you to take. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest, how would you rate yourself TODAY in each of the areas listed above?  The more balanced you are, the closer and more similar the numbers will be.

If you are a 10 in one area and a 1 in another, then you are out of balance, and if you continue down that path of unbalance, sickness can come into your life.

I am very aware of balance in my life, and I help clients with their “balancing act” every day.

So, if you gave yourself a 3 in your financial area, be gentle with yourself, and ask, “How can I make that 3 a 4 TODAY?”

You will be on the road to a very successful lifestyle just by being aware.

Till next week,Patricia

P.S. Sign up so we can work together at any of the levels of success mentioned in this ezine. It is YOUR turn. You don’t have to do it alone.

Patricia Drain

http://patriciadrain.com

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WHY ARE MEMBERSHIP SITES AND MENTOR PROGRAMS SO POPULAR?

I know the answer to this question. Or as Oprah would say “what I know for sure…”

The reason memberships and mentor programs are so popular today is because we want to connect with each other. We want the energy of like-minded people around us.

We understand that we don’t have to be alone on this quest for growing a business and creating a lifestyle that we long to have.

We have had it with texting, emailing, voice mailing, using everything but the personal touch.

I have listened to the needs of my clients for a very long time, and have created such programs, but I am now taking this to another level, and taking this need I’ve observed much more seriously.

CLICK HERE and enter the world of BIG BUSINESS VISIONS MENTOR PROGRAMS.

Today I am introducing you to the first 2 tiers: THE SILVER LEVEL and the GOLD LEVEL.

WHICH ONE WILL BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

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Blogging is one of the easiest and most affordable tools to use todaywhile marketing your company or your service.  The most effective wayto use blogging is to pre-plan why, how, and to whom you arecommunicating.  An example:  if you are  reaching out to  businessowners who feel stuck, discuss ways to get clarity and direction onyour blog.   Here is the secret for getting more business through yourblog.  Pre-Planning + Consistent Action = Building your Data Base.  Remember, Data Base is King!Patricia Drainhttp://patriciadrain.com   

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