Running your business, and particularly doing your marketing yourself, can be challenging.
The good news is that all of it is so much easier when you use a proven system for getting it done with the least amount of friction.
So whether you're putting together up lead generation programs, mapping out your social media presence, setting up events, or developing a better onboarding process, this system will help you.
Because this system makes the development process easier, more efficient, and effective.
1. Schedule time to do the work on your calendar (not just a line item on your "to-do" list).
Putting a task or project on your schedule (calendar) is a commitment ritual that actually increases the likelihood of getting it done. So rather than waiting to find a spare moment, put the task(s) on your calendar. Schedule as much time as you need or can spare to get started, so you're not rushed or feeling pressure.
2. Use a detailed checklist or "recipe" to guide you through the process.
Starting from scratch can be hardest part of any project. If you know there are many steps but you don't know where to start or what to do first, you are more likely to become frustrated and discouraged, and may put off or even abandon the project. Using checklists to complete projects keeps your focus on the next step, reducing overwhelm. Also, checklists help you to cover all your bases, so you don't miss any important steps.
Power Up: You'll find tons of checklists for marketing programs in our archives.
3. Set up your "mis en place" (putting in place the tools and information you need to complete the task) as the first step.
Even the best cooks follow recipes, and set up their mis en place before they start cooking. So when you're cooking up a marketing initiative, you can apply that proven strategy to improve and simplify your projects.
Because not having these elements prepared in advance and easily at hand derails your process, resulting in errors, frustration, disappointment, and delays.
This simple 3-step system is one of the foundational strategies for doing it yourself. The benefits to following this system are:
Less time, effort, energy to get better, more consistent results
Reduced errors, frustration, delays
Continuous improvement and strengthened skills through repetition
An optimized, efficient process you can delegate when you're ready
What are your thoughts? Please share your productivity tips and ideas in our Facebook group.
Here are five things every member needs to know about our Live Marketing Q&A Meetings:
1. There's a NEW TIME through June! We're now meeting at 11 AM Pacific · 12 PM Mountain · 1 PM Central · 2 PM Eastern. The dates are May 23, June 6, 13, 20.
2. In Q3 (July, August, and September) the Live Marketing Q&A Meeting shifts to WEDNESDAYS at 9 AM Pacific. Make a note on your calendar now so you never miss a chance to ask questions and get your answers!
3. How does it work? Each participant may ask ONE question per meeting. If there are more than 8 participants in the meeting, we may brainstorm to "merge" similar questions. See the Live Marketing Q&A page for more specific details.
4. All meetings are recorded and posted with the full written transcript within 24 hours. The recordings page has all 3 of the most recent meetings in case you missed one, or want to be reminded of the answers.
5. Insider members, have YOU got a few questions you'd like to ask? Good news! You can upgrade to Insider+Plus for just one month whenever you want. The current member upgrade price is only $39 when you upgrade through your profile. Or you can shoot me an email if want me to do it for you.
Did you know that your introduction sets the tone for your whole presentation? And no matter how good you are, it can be next to impossible to recover from a bad introduction. So how do you get a great introduction when you don't know who will be introducing you--every time you speak?
In this webinar, you will discover:
The avoidable introduction mistakes that ruin your credibility
How your introduction can prepare your audience to love you
• YES, there will be a video replay! Available 24/7/365 for members ONLY.
• YES, the video, slides and handouts will be posted for ALL members.
• YES, members (YOU) may sign up for the live webinar to get the reminder. But you do not have to register to attend because the link is already available for you (see link above).
• YES, you may invite your friends or clients to attend this webinar as your guest (regularly $10; no charge with code: XXXXX. Get the registration link AND code on the Member Specials page: Member Specials
❌ NO, guests will not have access to the downloads and materials (even paid guests). Replays and handouts are for members only.
Got another question? Please post it in our FB group because others may have the same question. So you'll be helping others as you help yourself.
To your prosperity & profitability,
Veronika (Ronnie) Noize
YOUR Virtual Marketing Coach
360-882-1298 📲
Are you a speaker? Do you have a great speaker introduction?
In this month's webinar (coming on the 19th), we'll be talking about the 10 ways to get your audience to love you even before you take the stage to speak.
Here's a sneak peek at our content (spoiler alert!): One of those 10 ways is to have a great speaker introduction.
The purpose of your speaker introduction is to answer the three questions in the audience's minds before you open your mouth:
Who is this person?
Why should we believe this person?
What can we expect from this person today?
Here is a quick list of the top 10 stupid (because they are SO avoidable!) mistakes speakers make with their introductions. See the full article (link below) for why these mistakes matter, and how you can correct them.
Mistake #1: Not having a written introduction prepared.
Mistake #2: Using your official bio as an introduction.
Mistake #3: Not sending your introduction to your host before the event.
Mistake #4: Not bringing two hard copies to the event.
Mistake #5: Not having a phonetic pronunciation of your name or other potentially problematic words. For example: Noize rhymes with "toys".
Mistake #6: Too long of an introduction that bores the audience.
Mistake #7: Too short of an introduction that doesn't answer the important questions.
Mistake #8: Not tailored for or specific to the topic and the audience.
Mistake #9: Missing qualifications that establish your credibility or authority.
Mistake #10: Reading your own introduction, which is awkward for you and the audience.
For tips on how to correct these mistakes, see the entire article here: ↓
Do you have more questions about marketing? Insider+Plus members, join me on Monday for the first Live Marketing Q&A in May. Let's talk about YOUR stuff!
To your prosperity & profitability,
Veronika (Ronnie) Noize
YOUR Virtual Marketing Coach
360-882-1298
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Marketing: The art and science of attracting, acquiring, and retaining clients profitably.
The purpose of marketing is revenue.
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