This is a message I sent out to my mailing list today that includes concepts that I hope will shift your perspective a little about what staying in business really means to you:
I know you're busy, so I'll get right to the point…
I've spoken to a LOT of business owners over the past 12 months who are worried about the economy and who have seen some serious downturns in their business. Many are seriously wondering whether they should throw in the towel, bite the bullet and get a J-O-B.
It really pains me to hear entrepreneurs speak this way, especially when there are others who say that the last 6 months have brought an increase in revenue to the point where 2008 was their best year ever.
(If you are one of those business owners, let me say, Congratulations! You can stop reading right now and get on with your day.)
I've personally had to reinvent my business over the years and get super creative about what I have to offer to in order to stay profitable. I've had some spectacular failures that lead me down the road to unanticipated success. And I am fortunate to say that I currently work with clients who created some amazing things in their business last year and who continue to see tremendous growth in their business.
In order to help more people this year, I created a new program called Fully Committed. It's my Platinum Level society and it's open to only a small handful of very SERIOUS entrepreneurs.
First, let me tell you why this program is NOT for you.
This program may not be for you if you are someone who doesn't want to make more money; if you are someone who doesn't want to spend less time stressing out about working IN your business without seeing the results; if you are someone who isn't passionate about your cause; if you are someone who does not want to reach more people; if you are someone who does not want to try new, possibly scary ways to market your business and get more clients.
Then this program is not for you.
Bottom line is that this program can help every single business owner. The catch is that I can't work with everyone. This program is for those prepared to invest significantly because when I work with you personally, that's when things get done.
If you're interested in applying for this program and learning all the details, here's what you need to do:
1. Answer a few questions via email.
2. If I short-list your application, I'll contact you to schedule a brief telephone interview with me in the next 10 days.
That's it.
Again, this program isn't for everyone and I only have a few spaces open but even if you are mildly curious, I encourage you to apply. Why? I guarantee you'll learn some things about yourself in the process and it won't cost you a dime.
I am looking for a handful of people who are ready to take quick, decisive action, not sit around and whine about the economy.
If that's you, please answer the following questions and send them to
kim@readytoevolve.com:
1. Personal info: Name, email address, phone number, time zone
2. How long have you been in business?
3. What are your business goals? (short and long term)
4. How badly do you want to achieve those goals?
5. Why do you want it so badly?
6. What will reaching those goals do for you?
7. What do you perceive are the current challenges that keep you from being as successful as you want? (list them all)
8. What was your gross revenue in the last 12 months?
9. Briefly describe your business.
10. Briefly describe your ideal client.
11. Why do you want to join this program?
12. In order to reach your goals quickly you might need to invest in items such as computer software, website development, personal assistance, etc. If adding these things made perfect sense to your business, how much could you realistically invest in the next 12 months?
I'm accepting applications over the next 3 days and setting up interviews into next week.
If you have any questions, shoot me an email.
I am passionate about keeping smart, savvy entrepreneurs like yourself in business and I don't want to see you giving up that dream to get a "safe and secure" job. The best job security at this point is in a business you create for yourself, if you are willing to do the work necessary to get the results.
Whatever you decide, don't give up!
Wishing you all the best,
Kim Nishida
