I can just hear the tune in my head as I write the title. I am the “Asian” version of Dorothy as I skip down the yellow brick road in my ruby slippers.
I carry with me the joy of finding all the answers and the hope in my heart of things to come.
Well, I am not so much going to see the Wizard of OZ, but I am flying in a few days to meet my coach and mentor, Kendall Summerhawk, in person… She is my Wizard of OZ. I can’t begin to express the excitement I am feeling. I have decided to take my business to a WHOLE other level by becoming one of her Certified Money Marketing and Soul Coaches.
Don’t worry, I know how the story ends…. the answers and hope all comes from within. So, then why do I even have a coach? Why am I even going down to Tucson?
COACHING - Well, I am a strong believer in coaching helping to propell what is already inside. Helping you get through the “stuck point” that make you shine your true self and live the life you meant to live.
At the same time, there are mentors and others that have been along the same journey you are wanting to go down. They have “been there, done that” and can tell you where the pot holes are, where the road is a bit unstable and where you can just fly through. Essentially, a guide along your journey as an entrepreneur. That is why I have always had a coach, and why I am constantly growing my business brain through superstar mentors like Kendall Summerhawk. Constantly, growing your business brain through Coaches and mentors is a must to fast track your way to a successful business.
Like Dorothy, along your journey you will meet friends, collegues (Joint venture partners LOL!) that will come alongside you as you are on your path. That is actually a perfect segue to the last part of this article:
LIVE EVENTS- Besides being excited to finally meet my coach and mentor in person, I am really looking forward to this Live Event in Tucson Arizona. Going to a live event in your industry is a way you can truly build your networks. It is one thing to connect via Twitter and Facebook, but a whole other to connect in person.
Making that personal connection cements the relationship and gives a platform for you to then build it offline in the “real world”. Masterminding with those who are serious about their business is priceless.
One of my other mentors, Debbie Turner, once told me that at live events you can start to connect with people you call “Gurus”. They are people that via the internet seem untouchable because of their fame and knowledge. However, live events are the best way to ask questions, show your face and get noticed.
She said the key to really building that relationship is to make sure you don’t just ask the advice of a Guru, but you actually take action and implement it. Once you have implemented the advice, pop a quick email to your so called “guru” and thank them or give them feedback on how it has worked (or hasn’t).
They may not personally remember you, but there is always room for Gratitude. The more you keep showing your face and building your business, the more they will start to remember you… it will be a matter of time, that you walk alongside them too and look ahead for another “Guru”.
Everyone starts somewhere.. and by connecting with those that are already connected, you start to build your networks faster and stronger.
With the rapid growth of Tribes ( I will write about that in another article), it is imperative to start building one around your business. Others that will sing you praise, cheer you on and grow your business alongside theirs.
Well, with that thought, I am off to see the Wizard… I mean, my mentor and coach. 
I’ll keep you posted!
Take action today so that your business can magnetically pull you into that inspired action phase.
With Love, Gratitude and Success,
Shauna Harper
The Serial Entrepreneur
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