It really surprised me to find that Steve was a wise soul with wisdom and insight that belied his corporate exterior and carried him through his life in a way most unsuspecting.  (whoops there was me in a little judgement there! ;O)

Enjoy his powerful metaphysical messages which were imparted at a time, when he was not aware he would die as soon as he did, and yet shared such incredible insight  and teaching!

So now you’ve heard his powerful messages on trust, intuition, following your heart, never settling, and always live knowing that death is going come as a given!   My mother is a strong example of how living life to the full every day, riding her horse and gardening, when she died very suddenly of a massive heart attack at 61yrs old.  She died with her boots on so to speak, as did Steve.  Steve literally stepped down from Apple weeks before he died. He loved what he did.

What I would like to do is build on Steve’s powerful message.  He landed on his love – great looking technology.  You have found your love whether its coaching, healing or some kind of transformation. What he did really well was realize at the outset that he didn’t know everything he needed to know to run a successful business, and didn’t want to!  He invested in his business to get the information and support and people he needed to get his talents out into the world.  It turned into a company called Apple.  He couldn’t have done it on his own.

I know you’re probably not going to want to create an Apple, but you might want to create a big impact on the world, and live from a place of prosperity that gives you the freedom to do it.  It behooves you to make sure that you create a solid business foundation, and create effective visibility strategies in your practice that will help you find your ideal clients and for you to easily find them!  Your passion and skill isn’t enough. Create the sacred vehicle that will help to put it out into the world and do what you came here to do!

If you’re ready to do this, or have started and are feeling confused or overwhelmed, send me a note to set up a complimentary consultation, and we’ll have a conversation. I really want you to create wild success in your life and affect people’s lives, just like Steve did.  It’s time for you to create your own legacy.

Yes, I know huge call to action here! I know some of you are fearful about truly stepping into your power and owning it.  I’ll support you in managing your mindset so that you’re not stopped, like I once was.

To your inspired success!

Louise x

PS Let me know your thoughts on Steve’s fabulous message and any comment on my cheeky call to action. I mean it!

If you’re new to the idea of having or identifying a niche to build your business, or if you’re resisting the idea of having one altogether – as a soul driven business owner in the field of healing or transformation – let me share with you an idea, that create a different perspective on this subject!

Now I just want to share with you, that it’s becoming glaringly obvious through the number of programs out there including my own, where the first part of the program is dedicated to knowing your niche – that this is a critical piece to building your conscious business. We can’t all be wrong! So bear with me here… And of course, how the heck does this have to do with being a ‘love story….

So for you skeptics, dabblers (those of you who think you’ve found your niche, but haven’t REALLY narrowed it down enough) and newbies, I want you to know that your niche is really a ‘love story’.

We all love a love story, don’t we?  Where its full of heart, love, courage, good feelings, happy endings and everyone leaves with a sense of hope, possibility and fulfillment. Where we’re clear on where we’re going and have a sense of what the outcome will be.

Well in essence that’s really what having a niche is all about!

So what is a niche?  It includes your target market ie the kind of people you want to serve and then takes it a step further. It’s the WHO factor – the people you want to help and knowing what you want for them and what you can do for them.

It’s the community of people that you have such a passion for (often based on a past experience or connection you’ve had), that the sense of heart and fulfillment you get from it is inexplicable – a bit like being in love. J  You’re pretty clear on who they are, their qualities and ideals, and the challenges that get in their way.  And you know as in love story that doesn’t work out, often it’s because a partner isn’t aligned in important areas that you feel strongly about!  As in the love story of the perfect niche, all things need to be aligned.

To find YOUR ‘love story’ or to refine it further, here are a few tips and questions for you to consider.

1. Do I feel really connected or passionate or even incensed about something specific? (again, often based on a past experience, or perhaps a strong value)
2. Did I overcome an experience or experience something difficult that I feel really excited or compelled to help others get through?
3. Do I have a gift or talent that I need to share with the world and in particular with those who need it most?
4. What am I great at, that I love doing and who would benefit from it most?
5. I’ve identified a group of people I feel I can serve, but can I refine that group even further? (again this is where real alignment comes, and your niche will know it when you start communicating directly to them!)

CAVEAT: Just a heads up – I think this point is important….One of my mentors and colleagues Marcia Wieder once said: ‘don’t teach, train or coach on an issue you’re still bleeding from’  So you might identify something that you know could be a powerful area for you to share and focus on, but make sure you are mostly healed from this experience.  It’s very difficult to serve someone fully when you’re still ‘in’ it.

One of my clients is a perfect example of someone who has fully recovered from the challenges she faced – that being married to a divorced parent – being a step mom and dealing with the powerful challenges that brought to their marriage and the relationship with the step-children.  She is now an amazing stepmom coach and knows exactly what her niche face, their challenges and experiences, and how to mentor /coach them to have fulfilling blended family lives!    Certainly a match made in heaven as far as her niche and her desires are concerned.

Once you get clear on this specific group of people, it’s like finding that special mate – it feels like the glove that just fits so perfectly, or the puzzle pieces that all suddenly glide in to place.  A perfect love story.

You’re also clear on what you want for your niche – you have a clear intention and message that you want to share with this special group of people.  Just like you know how clear you feel, when you and your mate start a life together, and have your whole life mapped together in front of you.

And when you get so clear everything starts to flow, just like it does when you’re in love.  The universe responds in kind, and so beautifully when you’re clear. You’ll be amazed at how your business starts to flow and flourish.

So what’s your love story?

I would love to hear your comments below or on Facebook! And if you would like to use this article in your blog, please make sure to attribute it to:  Louise Crooks, The KeystoClarity! Coach ~ Creating Visibility to Grow your Soul-driven Business www.keystoclarity.com

The reality is that when you’re growing a business in healing or helping profession, you want to have certain specific foundational pieces in place first!  Like deciding who you’re serving;  having systems in place to run your business effectively – like email management systems, bookkeeping etc; and having step by step strategies to communicate with and enroll clients.

There also comes a time through the evolution of your heart-centered business, when you start to realize you want to maximize what you’re doing, to make a healthy income and attract your ideal clients!  That’s when the light bulb moment happens that says you’re ready to become VISIBLE in your practice, and step into a bigger playing field!

Here are 3 BIG NEON SIGNS to look out for, that indicate that you’re open and ready…

1)       You’re starting to feel frustrated and even a little stuck.  That you have a few clients, but really want more clients – and not only that – your IDEAL clients, to build a solid income  in your business, as well as help more people. You know they’re out there, and that you can help them – but how to connect the dots!? And you want to do something about it.

2)       When you’re thinking – ‘I’m swapping my valuable time for income, and that there is a ceiling to to what I can earn and to how much energy I can give.  I can only do so much when it comes to ‘time’.’  When you recognize that it’s time to reach more people exponentially – and to share programs and products that will help more people at once, and make your business more profitable!

3)      When you recognize you’ve been holding yourself back and perhaps playing small.  This can come from fear or other seemingly feasible excuses.  But you know in your heart, by not stepping out of your comfort zone, that you’re denying those people out there who need your help and support, the opportunity  1) to know that you are there and available, and  2) the education to know that there is a way to be supported with the challenges they face.  That it’s really time to ‘own’ what you do and step out into a bigger playing field.

If you are identifying with any one of these 3 indicators, then you’re ready to step into the SPOTLIGHT and become VISIBLE in your soul-driven business.   And I applaud you for even getting this far, because it’s a courageous step to meaning ‘business’ in running your  business, AND making a difference exponentially.

Now that you know you’re ready! What to do next!?

I want to make it easy for you to take that step. I’d like to invite you to a free call I’m giving TODAY, that’s going to give you the low-down of what it means to be VISIBLE!  And I’ll share pitfalls to avoid, to make the journey an exciting one!  It’s called: Stepping into the Spotlight to Attract your IDEAL Clients. I promise it’s going to be packed with juicy information that you’ll be able to apply straight away.  Click here for more details http://keystoclarity.com/spotlight

VISIBILITY, I believe is crucial to the growth of a service business.  The question is, are you ready?

Make sure to get all the info you need to start you down the path of VISIBILITY  (or to tweak it), join us!  on the Stepping into the Spotlight call today!

I can’t wait to give you all the inside information on this topic!  And help you soar to success with a clear focus and strategy to do that!

Louise x

Are you ready to learn what it takes to actually SUCCEED online? Join us for an information filled show with our guest, Michele PW (Michele Pariza Wacek) Your $Ka-Ching!$ Marketing Strategist, who has a reputation for crafting copy and creating online and offline marketing campaigns that get results. In fact, Michele supports my mentor, Lisa Sasevich’s marketing campaigns so you can see she is the oracle of what works in your marketing copy!

Come and listen as she shares…

• How you can start positioning yourself as THE go-to expert in your industry
• How not to sound ‘sale-sy’
• How to become a magnet for ATTRACTING your ideal customers while at the same time REPELLING those clients who you really don’t want to work with
• And lots more!

Questions for the show? Send them to info@keystoclarity.com

KtC Radio ~ Wednesday, February 16^th at 3pm EST

Call-in Number: (347) 945-6963

or

Listen via Computer: http://budurl.com/CopyMichele

Don’t forget to chat and share your questions in the chatroom. And if you make the show LIVE, there are prizes to be won!

To your Shining Success,

Louise

P.S. If you are unable to make the show live, you can use the same link above to listen to the RECORDING after the show has aired.

How visible are you to your ideal clients? Do they know you’re there and open for business? Have you shared your expertise and talents on a bigger scale in some way? And is it working for you?

Let’s discuss the importance of visibility in your business to help you create the success you’re going for! Louise Crooks your host, will take you through the 5 key steps of ‘why’ VISIBILITY is imperative AND strategies that are an intuitive fit for your business. This will get you started or tweak the course you’re already on. We’ll get a real sense of how YOU can stand out from the crowd and get more of the ‘right’ clients showing up!

We’ll be using specific examples and case studies – so if you’re curious, call into the show, and we’ll talk about visibility for your soulopreneur business, and what that might look like. We want to make sure the platform you’re using is working for you and for your niche. An opportunity for sure! Feel free to dig deep and question me thoroughly during this hour!

Questions for the show? Send them to info@keystoclarity.com

KtC Radio ~ 3pm ET Wednesday 02/02/11

Call-in Number: (347) 945-6963
or
Listen via Computer: http://budurl.com/visible

Remember if you can’t make it live (although its always much better when you can! You get more interaction, can call-in to ask questions, and win prizes on the show) feel free to access the recording from the same link above, after the show has aired!

To your shining success!

Louise x

I found a profoundly inspiring video that brought me to tears of joy when I saw it that I want to share with you! (Thanks Cheryl Richardson for sharing this!)

This video really reconfirmed for me, why I am currently offering the Facebook programs I am doing with Soulopreneurs right now. I really want to see you to step out boldly (with no regrets) and tell the world and specifically the people you want to touch about the gifts and talents you have that could truly make a difference in their lives! I am passionate about this! Can you tell!

If you’re not signed up already, please make sure to take a look to see if this could THE powerful tool for you to use in your business, that you are not using or not using fully at the moment. The Gold Program starts tomorrow, and you can still access the video recordings for the Silver Program which completed last week! AND there is a free VIDEO replay, you can download which is packed with information to help you get started! (its coming down at midnight -Eastern Time Zone tonight, so make sure to get it now) Go here to find out more Using Facebook Effectively to Grow Your Business Exponentially

And don’t forget to come back and watch this amazing video!

Click here to view the embedded video.

Blessings! And here’s to living a life filled with joy and without regret!
Louise x

Tonight they will reveal the 5 Mistakes that derail your Financial Fortune…and what you can do about it.

Think about your finances for a minute. Call to mind everything having to do with your wealth including your income, expenses, investments, desires and your relationship to your money. How do you react when there is a change in some aspect of your finances?

How you feel whenever you think about the topic of money has everything to do with your financial setpoint. Everything.

If you don’t have a fortune, it’s not about:

o What is happening with the economy

o You not being financially smart enough

o You being too old or starting too late in the game

o Owning your own business

o Going on a financial diet

It’s your turn to have some fun creating YOUR financial fortune!

Eva Gregory and Jeanna Gabellini master coaches, authors, and speakers join us so that you can be in partnership with money. And as a Soul-o-preneur if the word MONEY is a sticking point for you, then this show is a must for you!

This is the book they just co-authored with The Secret’s Jack Canfield  and Mark Victor Hansen!

I can’t wait to read it!

And you’re a soulopreneur and ‘ money’ is a word that stick in your throat, this is the show for you!

And if you’d like to learn more about what Jeanna and Eva are up to, go to http://tinyurl.com/fortunelouise

To listen LIVE go to http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity or call in  on 347-945 6963 to listen or ask your burning questions!

Melinda Cohan co-founder of Coaches Console, joins us to discuss the power of Spirit, Systems and Business with us on KeystoClarity! Radio!

Melinda Cohan with The Coaches Console has the proven Business Success Formula.

(this show is for all soul-o-preneurs not just coaches!

On this Show Melinda will share with you:
• The critical Business Success Formula to follow for more clients, better income and a roadmap for success
• Hurdles that you will encounter as a business owner and the strategies to overcome them
• Specific elements of your business that contribute most to your success and how to ensure they are integrated into your business
• Specific actions you can take to provide consistent results in your business

Plus…
• You will also discover how the 5 systems are key to unleashing your spirit in business
• You will understand how the systems in your business allow you to operate more in your zone of genius and doing work you are passionate about!

As you can tell its going to be an interview packed with valuable information!
To find out more about Melinda Cohan and the Coaches Console go to The Coaches Console!

Remember, to find us at 7pm EST for the LIVE show at http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity

You can go to that link now to create a reminder (just look at the top right of page)   Make the show a favorite if you enjoy our content! And you can also listen by calling in on 347-945 6963 ~ I love hearing your voices and questions on the show!

Keep going for G.O.L.D dear fellow Lightworkers and Soul-o-preneurs! 

Emails, ezines, sales pages, direct messages, Facebook, Twitter, texting… There’s a constant barrage of information coming at us from every direction! That makes our jobs as soul-o-preneurs more challenging than ever. How do we get our messages across and how can we be heard above the cacophony of clutter? Fortunately, you can rise above all the noise and give your coaching business a unique competitive advantage with Online Video. Today, it’s easier than ever to add video to your marketing mix so that you can get your message delivered in a powerful, compelling and memorable way.

This conversation with Lou will show you how to build your brand and expand your coaching business using online video.

What You’ll Learn:
• The quickest way to increase traffic to your website using online videos
• How to integrate online video into your social networking efforts
• 5 new ways to expand your online presence with your video
• A few simple tips and tricks for looking great on camera
• How to use YouTube as a launching pad for your video visibility
• As easy way to add your own personality to your videos to make them unique and memorable

Join us, either online http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity or call in on 347-945 6963.

Make sure you don’t miss this show if you are a coach or multi-service soul-o-preneur!

WendyY Bailey, well-known Group Coaching Expert, joins us to discuss the awesome benefits of group coaching as another powerful service in your business ~ or how to do it successfully if you have already started down this road!

WendyY is going to give us Five Key Strategies to Get Started with Group Coaching NOW.

Wendy Y. Bailey is the Coach’s Coach. After coaching business owners and other service professionals for more than seven years, she’s made a name for herself as the Group Coaching Diva! Affectionately called “WendyY” by her clients, business associates and coaching colleagues, she is a Master Certified Group Coach, Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and Certified Experienced Coach. WendyY leveraged more than 25 years of leadership and management experience and expertise leading hundreds of teleseminars, live workshops and small/large group training sessions to create Group Mastery for Speakers, Trainers and Workshop Leaders.

Find out all the juicy details about Group Coaching on this show, and ask WendyY the questions you’ve really wanted answered on this subject!

Call in 347-945 6963 or listen on the web at http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity

REMEMBER! If you miss the LIVE airing of the show, you can catch the recording at http://blogtalkradio.com/keystoclarity

To your continued growth in Life and Business!

Coach Louise

PS Enjoy this video clip if you would like to see what Wendy is up to right now!

Click here to view the embedded video.

PPS! Let me know what you enjoyed about the show! I love to hear your comments so I can better serve you!