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The Entrepreneur’s Mindset: Taking Time to Renew, Refresh, and Relax

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The Entrepreneur's Mindset: Taking Time to Renew, Refresh, and Relax

The entrepreneur's mindset is not all about hustling, bargaining, and jostling for market position. A key part of the entrepreneur's mindset is having the wisdom of knowing the importance of taking time to renew, refresh, and relax. You do not want burn out. Yes, it can be hectic and frantic launching a new business or a new product. Yes, you must have determination and persistence. But, to be productive over time, you must also learn the importance of finding time for yourself. You need to make time to renew, refresh and relax. This episode of My Biz Dream Team: Opportunity Wednesday Training Series is all about this important topic. We discuss why it is important to find time to:

Renew
Refresh
Relax

We recorded this podcast live from our retreat aboard the lovely Celebrity Silhouette as we docked in Cozumel, Mexico.

1. A Time to Renew

During this podcast we discuss the importance of taking time away from your business. It is important to get new ideas, think of new products and services to offer your clients. You also need time away from the business to think of new ways to operate your business. You may discover new ways to offer an outstanding customer experience. As we have repeatedly emphasized on this podcast and on our blog your online business must be customer-focused.

2. A Time to Refresh

When you take time to refresh yourself, you can a new perspective. As an entrepreneur, you may be too involved in the day to day operations of your business. You may spend too much time working in your business, rather than on your business. You may develop a tunnel vision. Taking time away to refresh yourself may give you a broader perspective on your business, your life, and your future.

3. A Time to Relax

Although you have or want to have an online business, you do not need to stay online all of the time. Sometimes you need to unplug from the technology. Take a few deep breathes and remember why you wanted an online business. What are your hopes and dreams? What are you trying to accomplish for your family? Why did you want out of the rat race? We know that we did not want to leave on job to create another one. We wanted a different lifestyle! Part of that lifestyle is taking time to relax. We enjoy traveling, meeting new people, and gaining new experiences.

Conclusion

A successful entrepreneur has the wisdom to know and understand the importance of taking time to renew, refresh, and relax. In this podcast we discuss the benefit's of this wise entrepreneur's mindset.

Let us hear from you. We would love to know how we can help you make your dreams, goals, and wishes of having a successful online business come true!

3 Tips on Becoming a Leader and Increasing Your Authority Status Podcast Episode 9:2

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Become a Leader

3 Tips on Becoming a Leader and Increasing Your Authority Status

If you want authority status in your specialty, then you must become a leader. You can longer afford to be a follower, if you want authority status. You must believe that you have valuable experience, knowledge, and insights to share with your potential clients. You must step out of your comfort zone and take a few risks. If you don't believe in yourself, how can you expect others to see you as the expert. Here are three tips to help you become a leader and grow your authority status. Listen to the podcast for even more information about the importance of becoming a leader.

1. Focus on Learning

As an entrepreneur, you must position yourself so that you are always learning and staying on top of your field. Your area of expertise is not stagnant. There are always new developments. You must stay abreast of any changes. As you learn new things you will gain more confidence in your ability to positively impact your clients' lives. Your new knowledge and confidence help position you as a recognized expert.

2. Focus on Networking

Remember to reach out and make connections with other people. Your contacts can offer you valuable insights as you listen and learn. It is so important that you ask questions and listen to the answers. As you take risks with expanding the scope of your network, your leadership skills will grow. You will also uncover new opportunities to help others. As your network expands, the opportunities for you to demonstrate your skills as a leader will also grow.

3. Focus on Teaching Others

Speaking engagements, publishing books, and presenting webinars and teleseminars all position you as a leader. You could also teach others on your own podcast series. As you share more of what you know, you will receive positive feedback. There is nothing that speaks louder about your authority status and expertise than teaching other people. Over the years we have given thousands of presentations and watched as our authority status soared. You can do the same.

You must continue to take risks and push past your comfort zone. You may be surprised at how much you know. Remember you have to believe that you are an authority before anyone else will. So step up and lead. Taking on the role of leader will help you tremendously in building your brand and positioning you as an authority in your specialty.

Try our Special Report and Training Guide: The Podcasting Power Playbook to show you step-by-step how you can increase your visibility, increase your authority status, and get more clients and customers.

Let us know what you are doing to become a leader? We would love to hear from you.

How to Be a Recognized Expert

You are the Expert!

How to Be a Recognized Expert

Becoming an expert does not happen overnight. Being recognized as an expert may take even longer. But you can be recognized as an expert by following a few proven steps. These few steps allow you to build credibility, authority, and visibility. As an entrepreneur, speaker, or author you want to be recognized as the leader and expert in your industry. We buy from those who we believe to be authorities. Building your status as an expert will have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. It will also help you attract and keep clients. This post will discuss three steps you need to take if you want to be recognized as an expert.

Be a Leader

If you want to be recognized as an expert, then you need to see yourself as a leader. You first have to believe in your own capabilities. How can anyone else believe in you, if you don't believe in yourself? So begin with self-confidence.

You need to read, learn, and master your area. Become confident in your knowledge. As you gain new knowledge you will feel more self-confident and self-assured.

One great way to become a leader is to educate others. As your knowledge and confidence grows, you can create information products, publish books, and produce other materials. As you share what you know, the positive feedback will be a great confidence booster.

Having given hundreds of presentations over the years, I understand the tremendous benefits of positioning yourself as an expert.

Be Professional

If you want to be recognized as an expert, you need to present yourself in a professional manner. I don't mean you have to wear a suit and a tie! But you should make sure that you look and sound like an expert. For example, be careful with the language that you use. Whether it is talking on the phone, responding to an email, writing a blog post or other content, you want to use proper language. Don't fall into the trap of using jargon or tech talk. You want to be clearly understood.

Your photos and images should reflect your professionalism. On social media make sure that your posts are business related.

Sometimes I like to share a few life-style posts. But make sure that any posts are congruent with the professional image that you are trying to convey.

Remember to not over share. Your audience will look at your social media to see who you are. If you don't want them to see the pictures from the beach vacation, don't post them. After all, you are the expert. Don't confuse your clients or prospective client with a confusing image of who you are!

Be Honest and Humble

If you want to be recognized as an expert, you need to be honest about who you are. Don't take on a fake personality or persona. Learn to connect with people in a genuine manner.

People are looking for authenticity. If you are not being “real,” people will pick up on it. Additionally, it is very difficult to maintain a fake persona. Eventually you will get tired. Or far worse, you will get found out. It is far easier to be yourself.

Part of being honest about who you are is being transparent. You should strive to be honest about who you are and what you know.

One excellent way of being transparent is to openly admit what you don't know. It has happened to me on many occasions. When I did not know an answer to a particular question, I admitted it and offered to get back to them with a response.

It is much better to openly admit when you don't know the answer than to give an incorrect answer. I could see my credibility with the room increase, as I honestly handled a very difficult question.

Conclusion

With a few proven steps you can position yourself as an expert in your market. You may not be recognized as an expert overnight, but buy following these three steps you position yourself as a respected authority: (1) Be a Leader; (2) Be Professional; and (3) Be Honest and Humble. By following these three steps you set yourself up for lasting success.

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