<link>http://www.mmmaven.com</link> <description>Translate Your Unique Talents Into Words That Work</description> <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:39:08 +0000</pubDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/Mmmaven" type="application/rss+xml" /><feedburner:emailServiceId xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0">Mmmaven</feedburner:emailServiceId><feedburner:feedburnerHostname xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0">http://feedburner.google.com</feedburner:feedburnerHostname><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><item> <title>Wellness Marketing Tip: Wear Your Best Colors http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/27/wear-your-best-colors/ http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/27/wear-your-best-colors/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:49:08 +0000 Karin http://www.mmmaven.com/?p=587 Most wellness pros take the time to figure out what colors they will use in their branding, website and print marketing materials.

Yet it’s also important to reflect on the best clothing colors that will represent you in the best possible light and, what colors will be an authentic expression of who you are and what you do.
 
Even if you wear only t-shirts and dress casually, the colors you wear have a profound influence on whether people say YES to your services and to working with you.
 
When you wear the right color for your skin tone, it draws people to you. It helps people relax and feel good around you. It also helps people understand you and your working style. It's really a unique expression of who you are.
 
And let's face it: we live in a physical world and your clothing and the colors that you wear express a powerful message about you. We may not like that, but it's the way it is.
 
And so it is, when you wear the wrong colors, it can feel abrasive and a little off-putting. It can essentially feel "off-message".
 
This isn’t about fashion. It’s an energy thing.
 
The first place to start is to decipher if your color palette falls mostly within the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer colors.
 
You only have to look at nature to see what colors express each season. You may be a bright Spring, or a light Spring. Or a end of Summer palette or look best in the colors of early Summer. Or a bold Autumn or quiet Winter. (I'm a Soulfully Rich Winter! Having a name like this helps me make good choices when I go shopping. You can make one up for yourself too.)
 
Where most people make a mistake is wearing colors they like, rather than what looks best on them.
 
And the color ends up wearing them, rather then enhancing the person behind the outfit.
 
So when it comes time to reflect on your branding and messaging, consider spending a little time thinking about the colors you wear.
 
It really helps.
 
Karin
 
P.S. Need help with discovering what colors suit you best? I’m interviewing Kailash Sozzani this week, the woman who taught me the importance of color and wearing your own “feathers”, for The Wellness Professional Network. She’s just one of the soulful expert interviews I bring to WellProNet to share their wisdom. I’ll be releasing my private interview to members of WellPronet with her in November – perfect for holiday shopping! And you can have access to this and the many benefits of being a member of WellProNet.org. Come find out if it’s for you: http://wellpronet.org.

 

]]> http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/27/wear-your-best-colors/feed/ Big Update: My "baby" arrived http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/02/mybaby/ http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/02/mybaby/#comments Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:11:57 +0000 Karin http://www.mmmaven.com/?p=581 I did it!

For about 3 days I hardly slept, staying up late to handle the details, and finally, on Wednesday Sept 30th, my baby entered the world.
 
Nope, not the human kind.
 
The BIG DREAM kind.
 
 
:)
 
 
My vision of creating a cutting-edge association that would provide affordable, high quality business coaching and leadership training to progressive health and wellness pros nationwide came true.
 
The Wellness Professional Network is now open!
 
My clients, colleagues and friends have poured in the emails with congratulations on the birth of “my baby.”
 
(Now accepting fruit baskets! :)
 
We’ll it’s not just my baby.
 
It’s for you too.
 
And you’re invited to join us.
 
http://wellpronet.org
 
 
You know, I'll let you in on a little secret.
 
At the time of the “grand opening” on Wednesday – my homepage wasn’t working. Gasp! But I kept going.
 
 
And the 11:58am call from my web master (I was opening the doors at Noon) saying he won’t have it fixed by Noon – did not ruffle my feathers.
 
Nope, progress not perfection is my mantra.
 
And I invite you to borrow it.  
 
Because when you’re going for something that feels big to you, they’re will be bumps to go over.
 
Just don’t let them stop you.
 
 
 
To celebrate, I am releasing the class recording of the introductory tele-class on “The Call for Healers to Become Leaders”.
 
Get it here: http://www.mmmaven.com/wellpronet-preview-thanks/
 
You can also learn more about WellProNet membership there. (If you're anything like some of the newest members, you'll love what you find there - see below for their comments.)
 
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to check out http://WellProNet.org.
 
 
I’d love for you to join us.
 
Karin
 
P.S. Here are what just a few members are saying:
 
“Wow, Karin!  This is an amazing offering you've put together.  I'm so thrilled to be a part of the founding members community and have gained so much from calling into your live calls and from listening to recordings.”  – Kerrie Martin
 
 
“Hi Karin, I'm emailing most of all to say WOW! I emailed out to about 15 friends under the WellProNet Affiliate link and in less than 5 minutes referred someone! I'm really excited about getting serious with my direction in my business. WellProNet is going to be great. What an exciting day! It looks great.”  – Alice
 
 
“Thank you Karin this is really awesome. I love that it's at an even more affordable price. I will ask questions on the community — I didn't realize I can talk to you on there too :) I'm so excited it looks like there is so much enjoy.” – Tia
 
 
“So excited to participate. Perfect timing. The site looks AWESOME and you are so LAUNCHED, so BORN again!! Love the recording and can't wait to learn more :)” – Robin Berg
 
 
“I’m so glad to be a Member!” – Susan B.
 
 
When you learn what’s to offer at WellProNet, you’ll realize, just like these ladies have, that there is absolutely nothing holding you back from getting the support, community and connection you want to make your own dreams come true.
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/10/02/mybaby/feed/ Marketing Material Tip: Apps for Your Facebook Profile http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/09/24/marketing-material-tip-apps-for-your-facebook-profile/ http://www.mmmaven.com/2009/09/24/marketing-material-tip-apps-for-your-facebook-profile/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:25:53 +0000 Karin http://www.mmmaven.com/?p=567 If you're on Facebook to authentically connect with tribe (aka "tartget market"), network and share your message with the world, consider adding these free applications to your Facebook profile.  

1. Custom Profile Box

This application lets you write anything you want in either text or HTML code. 

I use it to invite people to check out my facebook group.

 

2. Profile HTML

This is where you can copy/paste the HTML code and ezine sign up boxes.

Perfect for inviting your Facebook friends to start receiving your email newsletter, or promote an upcoming tele-class or event. Whatever you want.

I use it to promote my next teleclass with a link to the sign up page.

I asked me web master for the HTML code for my ezine sign up box.

Pasted it into the application, and in the HTML code, scanned the code for the phrases I wanted to change for Facebook. (I carefully backspaced over the words I wanted to change in between the code and retyped what I wanted).  

 

Here's how you get these free applications.

1. Do a search for the name of the application in the Facebook search box. (At the time of this post, it's in the very top right side of the Facebook page.)

OR

2. Search applications. (At the time of this post, the "applications" button in the very lower left hand side of the Facebook page.)

3. Download the application. (FYI, some of these applications are not owned by Facebook so you will be sharing what's on your profile with the application software.)

4. Add your text or HTML code (in the "Custom Profile Box" you will need to click on "source" in the editing feature to add HTML code) and make any necessary edits. Save your changes.

5. Add to your "wall". (If you can't find it, you may need to do this in Microsoft Explorer, or check your "boxes" navigation tab on your profile. If you have too much trouble, ask your webmaster to do it for you).  Or try again later. These applications can be finicky. But they are worth it!

To view examples of these applications, check out my profile on Facebook: http://facebook.com/karinwitzigrozell and see how I use them. (That's how I learned how to do this.)

Hope you find this helpful!

Karin

Free Tele-class on Sept 30th — The Call for Healers to Become Leaders — http://www.WellProNetPreview.com. Join us!

 

 

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One of the most moving segments of this inspiring documentary was discovering that each and every Steinway has its own distinctive personality. (Who knew!?)

 
The tone, the feel, the look.…
 
Some have a quieter voice and others have a big booming sound fit for Carnegie Hall.
 
There are the Grand Concert Pianos that world-renown pianists choose (they start at $100,000).
 
And there are the smaller, family living room pianos that start at $25,000, with entire family units investing in for their child prodigy.
 
Each one highly valued by their respective buyer.
 
Yet even among the same type of pianos, each one has its own individual feel and plays slightly different.
 
It was fascinating to see famous artists – jazz, classical, big band - selecting their pianos for their performances.
 
They jumped from piano to piano, and when they found “their” piano, they exclaimed, “Ah, this is THE ONE!”
 
(They looked and sounded the same to me!)
 
Steinway attributes the different personalities in each piano to their unique, hand-made building process.
 
It takes one year to build a single Steinway.
 
And it takes an entire team of craftspeople to do it.
 
Each individual adds their expertise through a unique blend of technique and intuitive sense of what needs to be “tweaked.”
 
Steinway explains that each piano is impossible to build “perfectly,” because they are all different and that difference is what makes them special to each individual buyer.
 
This is where this show reminded me of you, the wellness professional.
 
While there may be hundreds, even thousands, of professionals offering a similar service to yours, there is only one you.
 
There is only one you that can deliver your service in your way, in your style, in your personality, and in your authentic voice.
 
And there are people in the world who are a perfect match to your “voice.”
 
 
The key to matching up with your perfect target market is to let your voice be heard.
 
Your voice will be “a perfect fit” for a specific group of people. And that means, your “voice” is not for everyone.
 
When you try to please everyone, you can’t really be unique yourself. And it dilutes your brilliance.
 
Instead, think of yourself and your work as a Steinway.
 
Absolutely perfect for a specific tribe of people (aka: “target market”).
 
 
Remembering that your programs, services and products will never be perfect is critical to making progress in your wellness business.
 
When you try to make things perfect, it takes years to get your website up, develop and market a program or to present your signature talk.
 
For some of you, it may take a little time to “find your voice.” (It takes a year to build a Steinway!)

For others, it’s about allowing yourself to express your voice. (There’s a deeply appreciative market for every kind of Steinway!)
 
I’ve been in both camps.
 
Forget about perfection.
 
Think progress.
 
Think completion.
 
Think be yourself.
 
Think Steinway and let your unique voice be heard.
 
That’s the only way you’ll match up with your ideal clients.
 
 
Here’s to your continued success,
 
Karin
 

Free Upcoming Tele-class — The Call for Healers to Become Leaders: http://www.WellProNetPreview.com

 

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Or that the people you do attract are flaky and look for every excuse to bail?

It's probably not you or that people don't want what you have to offer.

It may be something else entirely.

Listen to this quick audio tip for wellness professionals and find out if you're talking to the right people.

Having trouble with the player? Click the following link (will open to a new window): http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WyGDDV6K

If you feel inspired, let me know what you think in the comments section below!

To your continued success,

Karin

Join the free WellProNet facebook group — The Wellness Professional Network here: http://tinyurl.com/facebookWPN

 

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