I just wanted you to know how thankful I am that you opened this and are reading it on this day before Thanksgiving.

I am in Colorado celebrating the holiday with our children and their children.

May you all have a Magical Thanksgiving holiday!

Thanks for being in my community.

Patricia

P.S. For those of you following along with our 30 day goal ….How did you do?

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#1… WORK ON YOUR BUSINESS, NOT IN IT

Okay, they are NOT my words, but I quote Michael Gerber from The E-Myth all the time, because his words were life-changing for me in my business. I instantly started working ON my business–and created 29 systems that eventually made the business so valuable that it sold for SO much more money than I ever imagined possible.

So–how do you work ON your business instead of IN it?

I can only tell you what I did. You will have to design your own plan that fits your style and your company’s. I did not quit running my desk overnight–that would not have worked in my situation.

But I did decide NOT to spend early mornings at the office, but rather at home, where I had peace and quiet, and could think about what I wanted this business to look like when it was finished.

It bothers some business owners when I say “finished” because they think it will always be a work in progress. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING THE BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD HAVE A “FINISHED” PRODUCT TO SELL.

That is when I wrote my first real business plan. Can you imagine starting a business and not having a business plan in place? If you are like the majority of business owners…yes, you can.

I decided to write how my company would operate when it was complete, and what it would look like if I ever decided to sell it. I didn’t realize, at this time, that this would be the start of a very solid business plan that would greatly impress my future buyers.

I started with a marketing plan. I then attacked the accounting end of the business, followed by public relations. I also addressed how the meetings would be run, how management would work, what computerized systems could be put in place, the type of training I would emphasize, how the filing would be done, and how the organizational part of the company would work.

It took a lot of time and thought to create the systems needed to make a company not only survive, but thrive. As I wrote out each section of the business plan, I continued feeling empowered, because I was taking back control of my life and my business once again.

This paperwork was soon bound and became my bible—my ongoing business plan.

WELL, THERE YOU HAVE IT — SECRET #1!

I’m sure, by this time, it’s very clear what I mean by work ON not IN your business. However, until you TAKE ACTION, IMPERFECT ACTION, all you’re doing is conceptualizing, visualizing, and dreaming of what you want to have happen.

If you continue to just strategize, then guess what?

You are still just working IN your business.

Respectfully, until next week,

Patricia

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#1 is for a fabulous omelet that is fast, fun, easy and will shock your guests.#2 is a PROVEN Recipe for Success that I have known about for years.Let’s start with RECIPE #1:

ZIPLOC OMELETS

Have guests write their name on a quart-size Ziploc freezer bag with a permanent marker. Crack two eggs (not more than two) into each bag and shake to combine them. Have each guest add prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake it up. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and then zip it up. Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for EXACTLY 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6 to 8 omelets in a large pot. For more, make another pot of boiling water. Open the bags and the omelet will roll out easily.

PERSONAL NOTE: This works great! Good for when all the family is together and no one has to wait for the special omelet. Be prepared for everyone to be amazed. This is nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake. Everyone gets involved in the process and it is a great conversation piece.

ENJOY and let me know what you think!

RECIPE #2

PATRICIA’S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Over my years of being a business owner, I have developed, delivered, and studied the results of business owners and entrepreneurs who utilized a mentor, coach, business consultant, or business strategist VERSUS trying to grow their business alone.The results are staggering!

 Good luck!!

I hope you enjoy the two recipes I shared with you. Let me know your results.Patricia Noel Drainwww.PatriciaDrain.com - www.WhatShouldIBeWhenIGrowUp.com 

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As one of the past Presidents of the National Association of Women Business Owners I recognized that many of us had jobs but few of us were living our passion.

FOX Channel 10 in Phoenix also recognized the same challenge for their audience so asked to feature that subject on TV. Have you ever taken a step back and looked at your life? Is it everything you’ve wanted it to be - or are you in a dead end job? It’s not too late to reinvent yourself. Rick D’Amico of FOX Channel 10 has more.  

To view the TV segment, click here: http://tinyurl.com/yc4lswz

The comments I received after that aired were breathtaking:

“I have kept my passion hidden because I thought I had to focus on my family… now I realize I can do both”"Having to get to my job, get my paycheck at a place I didn’t want to be was eye opening… It’s time to discover ME again.”"I took their advice, I added my passion to my lifestyle… and have never been happier”

It is our mission to spread the word to women everywhere that it is time to give yourself permission to Live your Passion TODA

Sincerely,

Patricia Noel Drain

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Hire Me is by far, the best thing I’ve ever seen on the topic of job interviewing skills that get you hired.

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