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10 Minute Investment Can Save Your Next Sale

Do you want to improve your price and sales negotiations?

Until November 7th, you have the opportunity to listen to an audio on Sales Negotiating.

The audio is complimentary! It is the best 10 minutes you spare this week.

Available on the Let’s Talk Marketing radio website.

http://www.letstalkmarketingshow.com
The link to the audio is on the home page (first page) at the top.

Ask or Want, That is the Question This Morning

Friday, October 27, yesterday, I saw the movie, Conversations with God. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being outstanding, the movie hit a 50 for me. I left the theater feeling shifted and positively charged. The tears of release I shed towards the end opened a place in my soul. After arriving home, I felt compelled to pick up the book and read, now the 30th time or more. I didn’t get but about a dozen pages in when I just couldn’t absorb any more. I turned on Men in Trees at 9 pm and turned in afterwards.

This morning I couldn’t get out of bed, all night my mind and body shift from dream to awake -- very different from my jump out of bed before the alarm goes off mornings. About 7ish I laid awake, my mind quiet, peaceful yet wandering through a forest filled with plants and trees, none of which were touching me, nothing threatening me, as if I was walking towards something. I waited for the, "what" yet it never arrived.

How Much Should I Charge?

Are you a writer who charges for their services?

Do you know if the fees you charge are high, too low, or just right?

Are you looking for a writer to do some of your work? To ghost write your book or write a brochure? This chart will help you too!

There is a new report available that is a tally from thousands of writers in many different areas of writing, including advertising, copywriting & public relations; audiovisuals & electronic communications; book publishing; business; computer, scientific & technical; and more.

You can now have a copy of the chart:

http://www.writersmarket.com/download/How_Much_Should_I_Charge.pdf

Conversations With God -- The Movie

For many of you, you may not know that I studied with Neale Donald Walsh for quite some time. Neale is the author of the series Conversations wth God who has experienced the automatic writing events from our higher power.

This Friday, a movie is coming out by the same name. The movie gives a lot of details about Neale's life and experiences, which are powerful to all who are spiritual.

For info on the movie, visit: www.cwgthemovieonline.com

Check your local listing for a theater near you to see it this weekend. I've already purchased my tickets for Friday's afternoon show. I can't wait to see if the depiction is accurate, close, or far off from, what I've learned over the years about Neale. Either way, the vibrational energy will be positive. A place we all like to be around.

I understand from Neale that if this movie is popular (and we both know that means box office dollars) then there will be more coming.

Do you write handwritten notes anymore?

Tuesday, October 24, Terry Nicholetti was a guest on the Let’s Talk Marketing radio show I host. Our discussion was about “Making Contacts Count.” Before and after the show she mentioned twice (and I got the hint fast) that she like to receive notes that are handwritten. She wants the envelope handwritten too and with a pretty stamp.

That got me thinking about something I used to do but dropped because it didn’t seem to have the “thank you” or “I’m thinking of you” or “I think you’re extra special for me to take the time to do a handwritten note to you” effect. At least I didn’t think they mattered because I never received a response, not even an e-mail saying, “I received your card. Thank you.”

A secret of how I keep my vibrations up

I'm letting you inof my key secrets for keeping myself on one positively vibrating!

"The Secret" is a great movie. I can watch it many times, and I have.

Yet, I need daily re-enforcement. And sitting down to watch the whole movie isn't practical.

Let me share the preview video I watch every morning to get my attraction juices flowing. In fact, occasionally I re-visit the site at other times during the day when I another boast.

Check it out...

I visit YouTube and watch this video:

Even as Master Practiioner in the Laws of Attraction needs ways to renew!

What do you stand for?

John Lennon stood for peace. Einstein curiousity, DiVinci too. Nelson Mendalla, nonviolence, racial equality and harmony. Oprah, empowerment and international awareness. Mother Theresa, everyone is worthy.

Now it's your turn...

What do you stand for? Is it spirit, action, collaboration, emplowerment, awareness, thinking big, clarity, understanding, inspiration, laughter, what? Yes, laughter. In fact, she calls herself a laughologist.

What makes you feel good? Twinks your Twinky? What gets you excited? What one word describes how you want to be known? What makes you glad you do what you do?

You may be selling the same thing as others, but why do people buy from you?

Let's take one example, empowerment. If that is what you stand for how is it represented in all that you do (action), feel, and deliver? Can you see this in your logo? On your stationary? On your web site? In your voice mail message? In every conversation with a prospect or a customer?

How about your inner voice? Is it representated there as well?

I am asking a lot of questions to get you thinking. To come up with the answer to "What do you stand for?" Some people say this is the word you want on your grave stone. Uck, that's too much for my mind to wrap around. I much prefer a more positive note.

Your assignment is to find the one word that describes who you are. Then ask friends and customers if this word fits you. Then the tough part happens, you need to see where you are out of integrity with what you stand for in your business. This isn't so easy, however, it is the one top thing that will change your success around. And change it around fast.

Take the plunge. Get wet with this. Let me know what happens, what you come up with or any aha moments you've gotten from this journey.

Exit without buying, here's another option

Many pop ups are blocked but there are "non-blockable options" that are available. Do a search on Google for "non-blockable pop ups."

Then offer an exit non-blockable option that sells them on a downloadable version of your product at a cheaper price? Or a cheaper price if they purchase right then and there?

Be creative on this. Put on your thinking cap today...that is your marketing assignment today.

Brainstorm ways you can get the people who aren't sure and are leaving your web site without yet buying and what you can offer them, encourage them, to buy now.

SSL Encryption in Your Ordering Process

People, whether they order frequently online or infrequently online, are still nervous about revealing tehri credit card information online.

This is why it is best that you offer alternate methods for them to order.

Today's marketng assignment is...

Review what alternate ordering methods do you offer -- not just in your Internet mareting but also in your print materials. Can they order by fax or by phone? What if your phone line is busy or you aren't there, is there another choice you offer on voice mail?

Do you offer SSL (security feature in your ordering process)? Most shopping carts have this. Are you telling purchasers that you do have this if you do? Do you have encryption? Do you even know what encryption is and how it works?

Reach out and read someone about how your processing is encrypted and tell purchasers how it works or how it protects them.

Watch your orders increase!

Thank you from Jackie

Hi Catherine,

Thank you for sharing! I found a wealth of information and read the many excellent reviews! I'm intrigued. It definitely caught my attention. I bookmarked your website and the links to the multiple resources. I read several messages you delivered and many of them hit home such as the one entitled, "What is your Intention Today, Everyday." I'm also intrigued by the upcoming discussion on the book, "Rich Woman - A book on investing for women." I may need to invest in this book.

Thank you, again, for sharing! I plan to listen to your talk show in the near future and refer to your website and links frequently.

Jackie R. -- Virginia