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As March is ushered in and the end of first quarter is peering at us from the not too distant future, I ask you, “Are you ready?”. Is your business where you “hoped” it would be at this time in 2007? Have you been as intentional as you would like to be?

If not, fear not, because with April around the corner you have an entirely new quarter to get back on track! Have you been thinking about new ways to market your business? If so, then you don’t want to miss this month’s inspirational story by Susan Levin, owner of Speaker Services.

When I was in the ninth grade, I had developed a tremendous fear of public speaking. I was petrified to read even a paragraph in front of the class! So, I decided to heed the words of Eleanor Roosevelt who once said, “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” I promptly joined the Speech and Drama department in an effort to improve my speaking skills. Well, it worked! I went on to major in communication in college and today I speak professionally.

Whether you would like to make speaking your career, or as a way to grow your business, public speaking skills are essential for any business owner. With the right topic and plan in place, speaking can truly take your business to a higher level.

Wishing you much intentional success this month and into the next quarter!

In Support,

Ursula Mentjes, M.S., ACC
CEO and Certified Business Coach

This Month's Success Story -

Susan Levin, owner and founder
Speaker Services, www.speakerservices.com
Marketing and Training Speakers and Authors

15 years ago I had a vision to create a heart-centered and "grace-full" business. I had been an entrepreneur since 1970 and Speaker Services (www.speakerservices.com ) was different than my other businesses because it was visioned. I practiced the spiritual principles of a life-driven vs. fear- driven business, continued to vision and be mindful to the law of attraction. I must say, today I am a poster child of a successfully visioned business and it has allowed me to support thousands of others in realizing their personal and professional dreams.

As business owners and soloists we are accountable and challenged to find ways of marketing ourselves. We must be creative with the shifting marketplaces, economic upheavals and a diversified population. Speaking is an excellent way to market your business and it can lead directly to new business. You can turn your experience into a speech that will bring you credibility, exposure and business. Norman Vincent Peale said, "When you get people to listen to what you believe you get on fire yourself, big fires, little fires–– that never go out."

I chose a business that filled a specific need, made it real in my mind, built a strategy, did the research and within three months I was up and running with Speaker Services Print Directory. In 1994 I was one of the first 1500 people to have a website. The right people always stepped forward and the business became an effortless dance once my vision was clear. Bringing speakers and authors together with audiences became my passion!

In addition to the online directory we offer The Speakers Summit, Speakers‘ Bootcamp, MediaSpeak Symposium, Visionary Business Conference, Video Demo Showcases, customized and individual presentation skills and marketing training for business folks.

We have trained thousands of business folks over the years and are very proud of their accomplishments. It is a joy for me give people wings and watch them soar.

When I find myself stuck, I always remind myself to toss out fear, to make room for new information, insights and creative solutions. When we come from that space then we can choose and allow creative spirit to do its job.

Allow me to assist you in growing your business through speaking. Give me a call at 310-822-4922 PST e-mail me: susan@speakerservices.com and sign up for our e-zine. www.speakerservices.com

Speakers' Summit
Presented by Speaker Services
May 2, 4, & 5 2007
In today’s business world it's important to communicate your ideas effectively, whether you are selling a product, delivering a speech, workshop, designing a proposal or asking for sponsorship. A great presentation makes the difference.
Click here to register or for more information.

BizSpeak and Video Workshop
Presented by Speaker Services
August 24 & 25, 2007
Click here for more information
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www.theleadersclub. net
The Leader's Club meets every Tuesday morning from 7:30am to 8:30am at COCO's Family Restaurant 909.737.7270

www.nawbo- ie.org
March 15th, Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport
11:15 a.m., lunch at 12:00 pm; – Building Your Personal Credibility for High-Stakes Communication; Speaker: Janet Larsen Palmer, Ph.D., Neal Larsen Palmer, Ph.D.
Rsvp@nawbo- ie.org

www.foryounetwork. org
For You Network - Moreno Valley Connection
Lisa Marie Platske, Director
4th Thursday of the month(except Nov & Dec)
RSVP 951-334-9162 or
leadershipstrategies@upsidethinking.com

www.businessresourceconnection.biz
Find out more about the Business Resource Connection by contacting Debra Murphy, President.
951-281-1402

Unleashing the Diva Within Conferences International presents...
"Taking that First Step"
March 23-24, 2007
Holiday Inn Carlsbad-by-the-Sea
Carlsbad, California
Register at www.unleashingthediva.com or call 760-215- 6501.

Circle of Strength presents~
Swap til You Drop II
March 30, 2007 ~ 7:00-9:00 pm
$20.00 with advance registration
Ladies, you're invited to bring your gently worn, yet stylish clothing that you no longer wear and swap it for someone elses for FREE!
Men are invited too - While the ladies are swapping, the men are invited to participate in a wine making seminar followed by a wine tasting of Keyway Wineries best wines.
For more information or to register, click here.

2007 International Walk the Walk
for Financial Freedom
April 27-29, 2007
Women Business Owner's Virtual Growth Summit is for entrepreneurs who want immediate results. This is a virtual conference for extraordinary Women Business Owners who are serious about taking the necessary action to learn strategies designed to grow their business.
Click here for more information or to register to

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Business Networking

Networking is a very important part of growing your business. It allows you to connect with new prospects and old contacts in the hopes that you will build a rapport with the goal of generating new business leads.

While networking is important, it can also be very time consuming. You need to take time out of your already busy schedule to meet for breakfast, lunch or an after-hours mixer in order to make these connections. This is why you need to make the best of each networking event you attend.

Remember, the purpose of networking is not to sell; it is only to establish rapport to a level that will allow you to follow up with your new, or old, acquaintance later on. Building a simple, yet positive relationship at any networking event, leads you to the opportunity for the follow up phone call, email or even a business lunch.

Potential clients want to see how you operate in a social setting, such as a mixer or ribbon cuttings. This gives them the opportunity to see how you operate and get to know the “real” you. They are hoping to find out what type of person you are and if you are the type of person they want to do business with.

A good attitude and communication skills are what most people look for in the person they want to work with. Don’t waste your time going to an event if you’re not going to put your best foot forward. Always use your networking time effectively by presenting a “can-do” attitude along with confidence and authority!

Eydie Stumpf is a Personal & Virtual Assistant and owner of Eydie’s Errands.
Eydie can be contacted at 951-314-4561 or ineedhelp@eydieserrands.com

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"Never try to impress people with the profundity of your thought by the obscurity of your language. Whatever has been thoroughly thought through can be stated simply."
Source Unknown

"There are four ways, and only four ways, in which we have contact with the world. We are evaluated and classified by these four contacts: what we do, how we look, what we say, and how we say it."
Dale Carnegie

"If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use the pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time; a tremendous whack."
Winston Churchill

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Market Yourself as a Speaker
by Susan Levin
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by Ursula Mentjes

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Ursula Mentjes is an International Speaker, Author and a Certified Business Coach who specializes in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help her clients reach their highest potential in their careers and businesses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Communication and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology. Ursula is also a Certified NLP Coach through the NLP Institute of California, an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaches Federation and a member of the International Coaches Federation. She is the founder and owner of Potential Quest, Inc. Ursula has over ten years of sales, sales management and executive management experience. Her book, “Selling With Intention”, was recently published.

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Ursula Mentjes, M.S., ACC
Potential Quest, Inc.

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