On Taking Pride In What You Do…

Personal confession time: When I first hung out my shingle as a copywriter, I was afraid to tell anyone about it.

Crazy, right?  Actually, this isn’t as wacky as it might sound.  (Though, if you really think about it, a marketing professional who is afraid to market her marketing business really is pretty wacky.)  Here’s why…

I’m a really creative person.  I write graphic novels (that’s novels in comics format, not, well, you know),  and I’ve been a metaphysical practitioner for a long time.  Generally speaking, neither of these two tribes is very keen on marketing.

In fact, one habit of new writers sticks out in my mind as particularly telling.  In the comics community, it’s not at all unusual to see a new writer dissing on his work in public.  (Usually in a community space, such as a forum or discussion board.)

Even when I was completely wet-behind-the-ears and completely unsure of what I was doing, I just did NOT get it.  Stories are like children, I’d think. You have to go to the mat for them.  They are your WORK.

Now think of YOUR work – whatever it is that you do. Chances are good that it involves helping others in some way.  Improving their lives.  Creating breakthroughs.  Big, exhilarating, not-to-be-taken-lightly stuff.

YOUR  work can change the world. (I love to think of spirit-minded and purpose-driven entrepreneurs as change agents.)

Are you proud of your work? If you’re anything like the overwhelming majority of purpose-driven solo professionals I talk to, the answer is a resounding “YES!”

You know you’re great at what you do.  You’ve seen incredible transformations take place right before your eyes, and you know how phenomenal it feels when that transformation happens.

If you’re proud of what you do… if you LOVE what you do… and yet you still don’t have enough clients… the question is… why aren’t you telling enough people about it?

One of my new mentors confessed that he used to be terrified of sales.  Then one of his mentors said something that completely changed his belief.

“Sales isn’t something you do TO someone, it’s something you do FOR someone.”

It’s the same with marketing.  How can someone make up their OWN mind regarding the powerful choice they have of working with you, if they don’t have the information they need to do so?  They can’t.  (Nor can you help them if they don’t even know you exist!)

Sales and marketing are also a gift you give yourself. Because through these powerful tools, you can speak your truth, live your purpose, do the work you’re meant to do, take responsibility for yourself (instead of turning your life over to someone else)… and honor your creative talents and gifts.

Are you ready to share your gifts with the world?  I would be honored to show you how. My private clients have already used my strategies to help more people and dramatically increase their income at the same time (some as much as 300%), all while staying true to themselves and their values… and you can too!  I’m thrilled to announce that the homestudy edition of The Abundant Business System, my proprietary authentic marketing system for purpose-driven solo professionals, will be available soon.   I’m offering a limited number of copies at a VERY low introductory investment, on sale only May 12-14. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss it, ok?