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Lessons From A Chinese Bamboo Tree…

By Emma on August 16, 2011 3 Comments

As I sit here in bed enjoying a peaceful sunrise from my bedroom window (after supervising a sleep over last night), I reviewed past entries from my journal and came across a time when I wrote about the Lessons from a Chinese Bamboo Tree…

I remember about 3 years ago, as I wondered why things weren’t happening as fast as I would like in my business, a good friend of mine shared with me this story.

To plant a Chinese Bamboo tree, you prepare the soil, pick the right spot, then plant the seed. You water it and wait… and wait… and wait… You continue to water it for an entire year and nothing appears. No bud, no sprout, nothing. So you keep watering and diligently mark the area taking care of a plant that should be there but you just couldn’t see. Oh sure, people told you it’s going to take a while for it to sprout and you’re okay with that because you believe that if you nurture it, someday, you’ll have this beautiful tree.

Year 2, you continue to care for the plant, and you wait some more. You wait another year and nothing still happens. Okay, you are a persistent person not prone to giving up, but to see no results is making you doubt if there truly is growth happening underneath that soil… However, you have heard many success stories of other people around you who have planted the same seed. You are deeply inspired by their story so you continue to water, nurture the soil and perhaps even talking to the ground and begging for the seeds to start showing some growth!

Now, it has been three years. You started doubting and waivering, saying to yourself, am I a special kind of fool, believing in something that was too far fetched? Then you start checking out other seeds of plants that don’t take that long to grow. You thought to yourself, what if there was a similar plant out there that will give you better results for less effort? Why not just plant a dandelion where you see immediate signs of growth in days? You wonder why you had to pick a Chinese Bamboo. You start losing sight of your purpose and your faith starts to diminish…You decided to re-commit yourself for the entire third year.

Now you’re going on four years and your becoming more disillusioned and are experiencing a deeper sense of doubt, frustration, anger. You started wondering,

“Is it how I water that’s causing the seed not to grow?”

“Perhaps, my faith isn’t strong enough for the tree to grow.”

“I should probably raise my energy vibration to the seed will feel it.”

“Could it be that I am hanging out with crazy gardeners who are lying to me?”

“Am I just too proud to accept defeat and nothing is really going to come out from this?”

“This couldn’t be my fault… my family should have supported me more.

You were short of going crazy but you decided that you’ve already spend time and lots of dedication and effort toward this plant and that you will continue to give it your best care for another year. In fact, you told yourself, this is the year when you will think only positive thoughts and will focus on seeing the bamboo as if it was already grown, providing you with such beautiful and refreshing shade and symbolic of something which seemed unattainable yet now in your possession. You started truly experiencing the bamboo as it it was already there!

Year five, the magic year. People said you’ll see growth for sure. So now, you’re confident. You can proudly say that if you don’t see results this year, you’ll stop watering, confidently give up on the idea, knowing that you did your best and just write off the experience as a time to strengthen and test your faith and perseverance. You begin year number five with the same passion as day number one. You water, you wait. You keep watering and keep waiting. You water some more and then…

Could it be?

Is it really?

Am I seeing what I’m seeing?

Yes!!! There it is, something sticking out of the dirt. It’s a tiny green stub! You started doing the happy dance! You wanted to spend the night there and spend each and every moment with your bamboo! You were so excited to finally see results, no matter how small it was… As excited as you were about seeing results, you wondered if it’s going to take you another 4 years to see the bamboo grow to at least 4 feet.

You come back the next day and WOW it has really grown! It seemed like it grew by 2 feet overnight! In fact you come back each day for about six weeks and it kept on growing and growing and each time you see it grow, you are moved to tears because you are absolutely blown away by how fast it grows. It’s short of magical and miraculous to see a tree do that!

Finally after 6 weeks, the Chinese Bamboo tree stops growing— you measure and now, it is over 80 feet tall! Yes, 80 feet in six weeks!

Really? Did it really grow 80 feet in 6 weeks?

No… it grew 80 feet in five years!

As business owners, we are all nurturing our own Chinese Bamboo seeds and our desired outcome is for them them to grow into the majestic, awe-inspiring, empowering and mighty Chinese Bamboo Tree.

I continue to see major sprouts in my own Chinese Bamboo Tree… the specialized education, relationships and success stories I continue to create with happy and successful clients gives me that excitement and anticipation for the 80 ft. growth ahead through my VIP Programs and Offerings as well as speaking on Relationship Marketing, globally.

If you’re looking for a Success, Accountability and Results Driven Coach and Consultant, I can help you. Click on the tab above Work With Emma, and I look forward to helping you nurture your own Chinese Bamboo within!

Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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Can You Really Become the Bank?

By Emma on July 27, 2011 No Comments

About 2 years ago, I met my friends Jorge Bueno and MaryAnne Morcos. They were introduced to me by a friend I absolutely trust, Jerry Chen and a year later, we have become really great friends and peers and they even invited my husband and I at the recent Grammy Awards Ceremony as their special guest!

Gary, MaryAnne, Emma and Jorge At the 2011 Grammy Awards

When I met Jorge and MaryAnne in Dec. 2009 at an event called “Business Codex – How to Get The Money To Fund Your Business”, I wasn’t sure what to make of their event as it was different from anything I’ve been exposed to when it comes to building credit.

What made them really unique is that they truly are passionate about helping you build a solid “Mental Wealth Foundation” before, they give you their incredible blueprint on how you can set up your corporation and prepare yourself and your corporation to ethically and effectively build your corporate credit.

As a result of their Mentorship, I was able to establish a corporation, and get funding for our corporation. I was able to implement his key strategies where the banks literally offering us money! Jorge also taught me something so simple as the “Honor and Dishonor Code” that I implemented just one of the principles and it enabled me to save over $19,000!

Jorge and MaryAnne are having their Business Codex LIVE Event this coming August 6 and 7 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport. I will be there to raise my bar as well as to host a power MeetUp Group on Saturday evening.

I promised you that I was going to let you know of V.I.P. Events as they come and here is one event you wouldn’t want to miss. The best part is because of my unique relationship with Jorge and MaryAnne, I have a special VIP Code I’d like to share with the first 10 people who respond to this. The code is:

emmavip

Here’s what you’ll need to do.

1) Click here to go to Business Codex Live Event Page.

2) Choose the ticket for $497.00 and use the drop down arrow and choose

how many tickets you need.

3) Below the ticket options is a link for Discount Code. Enter emmavip on the box and then click on “Apply Discount Code”. You will see your ticket price go down to $97. That’s how much you’ll pay, NOT $497.

Don’t take my word for it… check out their page for some incredible success stories:

Business Codex Live Event.

I look forward to seeing you there! Jorge will tell you secrets strategies the banks and the government won’t tell you so come, learn and implement!

So can you really become the bank? I don’t know… all I know is some of Jorge’s students have already become their own banks and I know the possibilities are there for you and I too! Come join us!

Until We Connect…

I Am Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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Do You Really Need to Be Liked?

By Emma on July 25, 2011 2 Comments

Over the weekend, my husband and I sat quietly watching Denzel Washington’s movie, “Unstoppable” through Netflix. There was a scene there where there was this massive unmanned runaway train and Denzel was going to risk his life to stop the train and save the town from all the toxic cargo it had. The owner of the company was livid because he already has plans to derail the train and yet Denzel is risking his life for the cause. When his boss asked him why he’s doing it despite being fired and given his 90-days notice for no reason, he said: “I’m not doing this for you…”

I had a really profound conversation with my husband about that. We went back and forth, “agreeing to disagree” but admittedly, he brought up a good question.

Do people really buy only from people they like? Do you really need to be liked to gain customers?

His background is Aerospace Engineering but prior to that, he was a Director of Sales for a big rubber and alloy company and their clients were predominantly huge aerospace companies with billion dollar programs. He said that there were so many personality conflicts and ego floating around in that industry that one doesn’t really need to be liked for transactions to happen. You just need to have the best product and pricing.

Honestly, I was almost stumped when he said that because I saw his point.

HOWEVER, here’s how I responded to that. When we talk about product and you are the only one or the best one at what’s being offered, being liked is probably not as relevant. All the customer wants is a good reliable product and of course,

A TRUSTED REPUTATION.

I told him that his clients may not necessarily like him – which they do – but somehow, they have to be able to TRUST the company and the brand.

As a Relational Marketer, having clients who are Authors, Speakers, Coaches and Business Owners, I always talk about how your marketing efforts are off K.I.L.T.E.R. if your prospects don’t get to:

K – Know

I – Involve

L – Like

T – Trust

E – Embrace

R – Respect

It is an ongoing process to make sure that your marketing efforts are on track and I have simplified all of that with The Emma5.

So, my answer to the question, “Do You Really Need To Be Liked” is YES. Do you need to like me immediately? Probably not. Just like Trust, to be Liked is subjective and it does take time. However, do you need to be liked before any business transaction could take place? Not always, but most often than not, the answer is YES!

Our potential clients are getting more savvy and rightfully so as there are so many choices out there for experts and people we will allow to speak into our lives and influence us.

Being KNOWN is the first step and that is achieved through being visible online. As you become more visible, and start INVOLVE-ing your prospects now get to decide whether they LIKE you enough to consume your offerings and content. After being liked comes being TRUSTED. Trust is the result of repetition and consistency. When you then allow them to EMBRACE you by sharing of your authenticity, you earn their RESPECT and they not only do business with you but they become raving fans and a referrals for life.

This right here is my secret in making sure that my marketing is never off K.I.L.T.E.R.

Our Facebook Group, The Relational Marketers – is a great community to exercise sharing of your authenticity and expertise and as you give to the group, you get so much in return. Come see for yourself…

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Until next time…

I Am Cheering You On to Your Success!

Emma

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Pavlov’s Theory and Accountability

By Emma on July 15, 2011 2 Comments

My husband and I love listening to this song entitled “Brian Wilson” by a group called Barenaked Ladies. A section of the lyrics got my attention:

“It’s a matter of instinct, it’s a matter of conditioning,
It’s a matter of fact.
You can call me Pavlov’s dog
Ring a bell and I’ll salivate- how’d you like that?”

So I asked my husband… “Who is Pavlov and what are Pavlov’s dogs?”

He then went on to explain that Pavlov was a Russian physiologist in the 1930′s who used dogs to prove his theory of Conditional Reflex which ultimately became the key concept for Behaviorism.

Essentially, Ivan Petrovich Pavlov, would ring a bell or use other stimuli to pre-condition dogs to certain activities like eating. He trained the dogs to attach the meaning of the sound of the bell to “eating time” that he successfully conditioned them to drool at the sound of a bell. The bell is their signal that food is coming. So even if there is no evidence of food around – neither sight nor scent – the dogs were conditioned to anticipate the food and start salivating or “drooling”.

It’s very similar to the term “anchoring”. Remember when the old “Do Not Forget” symbol of a piece of string tied around your finger to remind you of something that is attached or anchored to that string? It’s the same concept. I remember if I have important pieces of paper that needs to go out that same day, I made sure that I place them on the floor in an area that I won’t ever miss on my way out of the house.

I thought about Pavlov and how I have already been implementing his teachings in my life without even knowing it. I just realized that I have indeed successfully amp my productivity up by utilizing anchors and triggers.

One such trigger for me is when it’s time to REALLY focus on a task despite lack of inspiration on a given moment, I light up a candle to heat up my liquid potpourri simmer. That’s my indication that no matter what’s going on around me, that it’s time to focus and switch the inspiration button on. What I really love about this self-imposed trigger is the scent doubles as another stimuli as well as the flickering of the tiny flame on the candle soothes me. As an added bonus, I cut up some fresh flowers from our backyard and having such “inspired area” on my desk enables me to really get in the “zone” much faster.

The act of lighting the candle alone, instructs me to tell myself it’s time to put all my energies on what I am doing. That simple act has become my Pavlov’s bell. When I light that candle, I “salivate” – well I don’t literally drool, but I can tell my mind, body and spirit get exciting just from the joyful expectation of what I will be creating in that moment of focus.

I suggest you try Pavlov’s strategy. Think about what it is you can commit to use as your stimuli or trigger that it’s time to get to work and finish the tasks you’ve set on to finish. Many happy clients ask me how I get so much done in so little time and I believe this is one of my best kept secrets I am sharing with you.

What strategies are you using right now? I would love to hear from you so please leave a comment. If this post has helped remind you how much more effective you can be if you create a trigger that says “Game On”, please feel free to share this with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc.

As always if you’re needing help with forward movement, clarity and staying accountable, I would love to help you through my Success Driven Coaching/Consulting or Complete Done For You Programs.

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Until we connect…

I’m Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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HOPE Is A Strategy, Only When…

By Emma on July 4, 2011 8 Comments

Here in beautiful Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, truly savoring the beauty of this great nation. As I immerse myself in the omnipotence of the moment, I am overcome with joy and gratitude that I was given the opportunity to come here and create a magnificent life.

I wish you and your families a Happy July 4th – a Happy Independence Day, if you are one of my friends here in the US and if you live elsewhere, I wish you a Happy Freedom Day…

Yes… Freedom.

I remember February of 1989, I migrated to this “land of the free”. I barely spoke
English, was fearful and terrified to be transplanted in a foreign country, where
people around me yelled at me because they couldn’t understand what I was
saying. That frequent occurrence didn’t help with my already very low and damaged self-esteem.

My self-esteem might have been at an all time low, but there were a few things
I held on so tightly to:

Love of family and desire to help make their lives better
Hope for a brighter future
Strong faith in God’s purpose for my life

People say “hope” is not a strategy and I absolutely agree… However, to be completely honest with you… when I was going through one of the roughest times in my life, it was HOPE that kept me going…. It was the dream that one day I too will succeed that kept me from giving up. It was the images of my Mom, Dad and siblings who were all still in the Philippines that fueled my fire for success!

Did it come easy? Absolutely NOT! Every time I was gearing for a promotion, I experienced major challenges upon major challenges. I moved from home to home, experienced bankruptcy, drove a beat-up car, didn’t have a lot of friends
and it felt like the only logical choice was to go back to the Philippines.

However, even if giving up was the best option available, I decided to keep on moving. I kept on

DREAMING… HOPING… BELIEVING

And, there was one thing I did as I continued to dream, hope and believe.

I KEPT ON TAKING ACTION and TAKING RISKS.

I experienced heartaches, frustration, breakdowns, misery, pain, unbelief
defeat and every negative thought you could possibly imagine.

One thing I refused to do was to WALLOW IN MY DESPERATION and
self-pity. I would go through the motion of the tears, the pain, the heartache…
I embraced them and then eventually I’d let them go…

People often wonder the secret to my success… looking back, I can say that
what kept me going then are the same things that keep me going now. Do I have the same pain and frustration? Sure… but not pain and frustration from lack but
what I call “Happy Discontent”. But that’s for another day…

For now, I just want to send this to you to encourage you to declare today as your
FREEDOM DAY… the day you will commit to being free from:

Mediocrity
Being Average
Sad discontent
Giving up on your dreams
Letting yourself down
Letting your families down

I want to be able to some day give you a great big hug and say “Happy Hope-niversary on your Freedom Day!” I declared mine in May 11, 2006 when a friend mocked me and told me “You will never succeed as an entrepreneur”… that same friend is no longer an entrepreneur but am still here… encouraging, empowering, engaging and equipping entrepreneurs.

If this hope inspired you, please comment, re-tweet and share… I also invite you to join our Facebook group www.TheRelationalMarketers.com

Until we connect…

I Am Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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Getting Personal… My Perfect Day

By Emma on May 31, 2011 2 Comments

My ideal day starts off really early at dawn when the birds are slowly waking up, when my family is still asleep, the morning is very peaceful and the sun is not up just yet.

I start my morning in fervent and intense prayer – prayers of gratitude, adoration, intercession and yes, some supplication. I then read my Bible, consciously taking in the inspiration and life’s lessons. I read peacefully as I drink my healthy shake to start my day.

Then off to a 30 minute workout, listening to inspirational or informational audio while I walk or jog on the treadmill and afterwards, I spend time doing light stretching or yoga. I would alternate Turbo Jam and Hip Hop from time to time.

Then an aromatic, invigorating and steamy shower – using only the best, most natural and holistic products. Essential oils or salts and minerals from the Dead Sea – are ideal!

My closet is well organized and in there are suits, dresses, shoes, purses, and accessories from my favorite designers. It’s such a joy and is so rewarding to put on comfortable yet exquisite “work” clothes made from the finest fabric and materials. They make me feel amazing!

I then join my family for a healthy breakfast in our breakfast nook, overlooking the ocean. My Mom joins us too, as she lives with us. We enjoy a delicious and healthy breakfast, planning with joyful expectancy, what wonderful things we will do our best to accomplish for the day.

We say good-bye to Daddy as he goes to work doing what he loves. He looks amazing as he too finds the time to work-out and take care of himself. He’s wearing beautifully custom-fitted and tailored slacks and shirts, and shoes from his favorite Italian designers. He also loves driving his new black Mercedes Benz CL550 Coupe.

I take Garrett to school in my very tidy, tan on black Range Rover Evoque. My car is equipped with all the technology to make it a portable office and a rolling “university”. In the car, Garrett and I talk more about life lessons and his passions. We also chat about any concerns he may have about anything! On my way home, I have some more conversations with God in my car and I feel so focused and empowered to face the day!

When I get back to the house, I go to my garden to pick up fresh blooms of – white, lilac, yellow and red roses, lavenders and peonies – I put them in a beautiful vase on my desk and as I begin my day, I light up more aromatic candles and scents.

I spend 30 minutes saying “hello” to my social media friends and give them words of encouragement while sipping my organic Cafe Latte or Pleine Lune tea from Mariage Freres – my favorite Tea House in Paris, France!

Then, I spend another hour going through my emails and replying succinctly and effectively where the people I come in contact with are able to move forward and generate results and I do to.

I also get to freely write “big” checks to specific special causes that are near and dear to my heart as I get to give at least 10% of every income I generate!

I also get to hand write Thinking of You, Thank You, Get Well, Birthday or simply a Just Because cards to the relationships that make my life better.

I then focus the remaining 4 hours creating strategies, articles, videos and working with clients, giving them tasks to move forward. I am also creating tasks and fresh daily action items and plans for my Core Team and Executive Assistants so they too will have plenty of work to do and assure them of having a consistent income generation stream.

I pick up Garrett from school, then we either go to the park, library or just go on a date… Perhaps even a little bit of shopping or grab some Boba or Tea and just hang out and talk about EVERYTHING!

We come home, he does his homework, then I get to check it as I – or our Family’s Chef – creates gourmet meals for us and sets the table.

Gary comes home right on time around 5:30 to spend time with Garrett and do Dad/Son stuff – basketball, karate or simply sit and talk about Math and History. From time to time, I get to join them but for the most part, this is their time together. While they have “Dude Time”, I get back to check on some of my emails and perhaps do my EmmaTiebens.tv webshows or host my webinars.

We then have candle-lit sit-down dinners just having amazing conversations… laughing… appreciating… loving…

After dinner, we choose what we want to do – go to the hot tub, watch Food Channel or simply take turns reading Bible Stories or other Inspirational Stories, Spirit Driven or Personal Development books. As Garrett matures, we can add some business and marketing books in the mix.

We tuck Garrett in, say our prayers and I get to spend quality and meaningful time with my husband, getting at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep!

I wake up the next day, refreshed and eager to get my day started again because it’s full of love, opportunity and potential for inspiration and positive impact! I also feel great knowing that I have enough flexibility in my day because I have this in the order of my priorities:

God First.
Family Second
Business Third

Are my priorities perfect? Not quite… Am I on target? Absolutely! It’s just a matter of time but I am feeling these as though they are already happening now!

How does your perfect day look like? I urge you to create one, otherwise, you will continue to do the same things you’ve done, yet expecting drastic change…

This is just a start for me… I intend to make this as specific as possible, down to the color and texture of fabrics and the aroma and taste of the food and the scent of my bath gels!

Please share yours!!! If you ever need help in leveraging your time or cutting back on some long learning curves in your business, please let me know.

Go to: www.5PathsToProfits.com

I will share with you time tested strategies and blueprint that has enabled me to continue creating and moving towards “My Perfect Day” and you can do it too!

Until We Connect..

I Am Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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What Is Your Heart Brand?

By Emma on May 27, 2011 No Comments

"Heart 4 Love"designed by Julie Thong http://www.HappyHealthyHolisticHeart.com

Yesterday, I had the privilege to be a Guest Presenter at my friend Leta Russell’s
“MindMapping For Business” Webinar. We had quite a turnout!

I have done quite a number of webinars for myself in the past few months with topics ranging from spirit driven personal development to social media to video marketing to branding for Visibility, Influence and Profits.

When Leta asked me to be one of her guests, she said I have 30 minutes or so to talk about what I am really passionate at which is helping people go “from invisible to visible”.

Then one day last week, I had a conversation with another dear friend, the ever so brilliant and wise Kathy Eppley, Founder of Astound Yourself. It was brief conversation that gave me quite an epiphany!

In our short but highly profound conversation, Kathy enabled me to see that “something special” that has truly equipped me to help countless people in profound ways in the past few years. The revelation was so exciting I couldn’t contain myself!

I have always thought that it was my specialized and applied knowledge of social media, video and email marketing that was creating effortless success for me but I realized that there was one thing that truly set me apart from a lot of “experts” out there and that is my genuine desire to love on entrepreneurs and see them succeed. I realized that what has truly been key to my success is connecting with others from the heart.

Sure I am very proficient with leveraging technology and I do my best to teach strangers, prospects and clients cutting edge information…

BUT…

I realized that what has truly set me apart from other experts in our industry is my

HEART BRAND

I realized that our brand is not just how we present ourselves to the world. It’s not limited to just the physical and outer appearance. If the term “You Are The Brand” is true, then for YOU to become a real brand, you need to include a huge chunk of you which is your heart.

I streamlined the elements of branding that has worked for me to the “6 Elements of Branding” - these are original ideas that I have been living and teaching and now able to quantify and simplify so it’s more “consumable”. I discussed in great detail during Leta’s Webinar, and they are:

1) Heart Brand

2) Mind Brand

3) Spirit Brand

4) Offline Brand

5) Online Brand

6) Success Brand

For this post… I urge you to focus on your Heart Brand… what are your interests? Who are your inspiration? What’s your life’s mission?

It’s your Heart Brand Awareness that will enable you to truly connect with your target audience and attract them in profound and meaningful ways that is not achieved just by writing a good copy on your sales page.

I would love to hear your thoughts… Have you thought of your Heart Brand before? If you haven’t, what will you do with your new discovery?

Looking forward to hearing of your epiphanies as well!

Till next time…

I Am Cheering You On To Your Success!!!

Emma

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Chris Brogan’s Blog Topics eBook Review

By Emma on May 17, 2011 4 Comments

I just perused Chris Brogan’s eBook “Blog Topics” and oh my goodness… he gave so much in this eBook!

Most of my subscribers and friends know that I LOVE Chris Brogan and that his book “Trust Agents” was part of the reason I pursued Relational Marketing.

What really struck me with Chris is no matter how huge he is in the business and marketing world, he remains accessible via Twitter, Facebook and on his personal blog ChrisBrogan.com (BTW, I was so proud that on his recent blog, he had my post “Who Encourages The Encourager” as a special mention.)

Meeting Chris Brogan LIVE

I was so thrilled to have finally met him when he came here to Orange County at an event hosted by Bryan Elliott, Founder of LinkedOC who by the way is having another amazing event coming up tomorrow and his special guest is no less than Mr. “Crush It”, Gary Veynerchuk himself!

When I met Chris at the Oakley Headquarters, I have to admit, I was starstruck… I normally don’t get start struck but Chris has an awe-inspiring presence about him. What’s really cool is that the day before the event, I just sent Chris a tweet to introduce myself and let him know I was looking forward to meeting him and surprisingly, he ENGAGED! He even asked about my family and how both our sons love Lego Mini-figs and I told him one day, Garrett will have his own LegoKid Online blog.

When I finally met him, I had my own copy of his book “Trust Agents“ ready for him to sign… As I stood in line to meet him and have my book signed, I saw my awesome friend, Ricardo “Ribeezie” Bueno. Such a small world as I didn’t know Chris knew Ricardo, who actually personally introduced me to Chris!

What’s even funnier is this was what Chris wrote on my book:

What a “Relational Marketer” he truly was! He practices what he preaches and he brings people together… Thanks for the instant “credibility by association” Ribeezie!

Chris was on fire that night! He had the crowd roaring from the “amphitheater” style room with his funny but profound presentation, which I took copious notes of.

Needless to say, I met up with old friends and met new friends that night – Coach Deb Micek, Louis Howes, Sven Johnston, Carolyn Himes, Jane Saunders and Ashley Cline to name a few. Chris had a crowd of people who want to talk to him and he was so engaging that we all had to be kicked out of the Oakley headquarters that night as we didn’t want to leave!

My Personal Review of Blog Topics eBook

A few minutes ago, I wrote a comment on the Blog Topics Facebook Community but it was 1,200 characters long so I decided to just create a blog post about it as one of my Product and Book Reviews.

So here… I am sharing with you my message to Chris Brogan and the community on my review of his Blog Topics eBook”.
“Hi Chris!

Today, I just read your Blog Topics Bonus eBook… WHAT A GIFT!!! Thank you! I love the layout, graphics and how clean and streamlined it looks and more importantly, the golden blogging lessons you included there! It amazes me that you never run out of of ideas to blog about! You eliminate all blogging excuses with this eBook!

I especially love your Blog Topics (of course), Blog Format recommendation, Use of Images (and videos… I learned that from you early on), Product Reviews and Interviews! Powerful stuff!

This eBook alone is worth thousands to me and would have saved me a lot of grief as a newbie blogger 2 years ago… I highly recommend this to those who want to blog but have been making excuses on why they’re not blogging!” It blows my mind that you’re giving this away for free to those who join you for a teeny $9.95/month? An absolute “no-brainer” for sure! I suggest bloggers click on the link below now, before you decide to no longer offer this…

http://www.humanbusinessworks.com/blog-topics

THANK YOU SO MUCH, CHRIS! Emma”

Well, like Forrest Gump says: “That’s all I have to say about that… “

Until We Connect…

I Am Cheering You On to Your Success!

Emma

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6 Figure Secrets To Get More Business Now!

By Emma on May 16, 2011 No Comments

One of the things I love about being a “Relational Marketer” is having the first hand info on upcoming events hosted by trusted friends and peers.

This weekend proves to be another one of those weekends where I have 2 very special friends, having their own live events and workshops.

Rae “Coach Rae” Majors Wildman

and

Eiji “Genius Squared” Morishita

I am thrilled to share them with you because I know both of them personally and we have masterminded and brainstormed with each other as well.

These two are the REAL DEAL! They not only have life’s experiences to gift you from the heart, but they truly have the ability to simplify those life experiences and serve them to you in bite size pieces so you will be able to consume and implement…

So… on Saturday, May 21, 2011 – I will be in San Diego to attend my friend
Coach Rae’s Event -

"My Friend, Coach Rae and I"

GET MORE BUSINESS NOW

Saturday, May 21, 2011

8:00am – 12:00 noon PST

QLN Conference Center
1938 Avenida del Oro
Oceanside California

Then on Sunday, I will be at Eiji’s 3-day event:

"My Friend Eiji and I"

SIX FIGURE SPEAKING SECRETS

Friday-Sunday, May 20 – 22, 2011

Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort

12021 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA 92840

714-867-5555

If you’re looking for clarity, breakthrough and specialized knowledge to be seen and heard so you can start living a life by design and not by default, please

check out these events and I know you will find it well worth your time and resources.

Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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What Can INFLUENCE Do For You?

By Emma on May 12, 2011 No Comments

Dictionary.com defines influence as: “the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

In other words, to have influence is to become someone who creates the “ripple effect” in the lives and situations of those around him.

Like leadership, people are not born leaders nor influencers. While some are absolutely gifted with magnetism, or were blessed to grow up being surrounded by charming role models they can emulate, some of us have to learn it through life.

Do you think of yourself as an Influencer? Why or why not?

I never thought of myself as an Influencer. Growing up, I’ve been described as “charming” but never beautiful, pretty nor attractive. Neither intelligent, nor eloquent. I was more shy, unassuming and yes, “charming”…

However, one thing that was certain throughout my life was my desire to help and inspire. I have always had the heart for the underdog and underprivileged.

I never really aspired for leadership but I looking back, my genuine desire to make a difference has always positioned me to influential and leadership roles and I remember always be voted as Class President or the President of Girl Scouts or something.

And now, as I humbly yet boldly look at influence I have personally gained in the last 2 years, I am in awe as to how it all happened…

How could a young girl, born and raised in a teeny tiny small town in the Philippines, grow up to be in a position to help inspire thousands of people globally thorough my blog posts and my online presence?

How am I now able to translate that influence to help entrepreneurs – authors, speakers, professionals – create profitable marketing campaigns and branding that is Visible, Influential and Profitable?

Have you ever wondered…

How could someone like Mother Teresa – born from very humble beginnings as Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Yugoslavia, on August 27, 1910, grew up very quiet and shy, became one of the most influential people in the world?

How did Robert Kiyosaki, best-selling Author of the “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” series turn his life around from almost being homeless living in his car, to the most influential financial educator of our time???

Most leaders we now adore and emulate come from nothing…. unless you’re Donald Trump, who was born with the proverbial silver spoon – most of us were born without the gift of influence.

How does one gain influence?

Well, from personal experience and interviewing some of my highly influential peers, gaining influence starts from this simple fact:

“You are who you think you are… your thoughts determine your actions and your actions ultimately bring you influence or the lack of it.”

Influence can probably be bought with money but why not gain it naturally?

I also know that influence is a gift… an anointing from God. I believe in my heart that I was given that gift when I made a conscious decision to ask for it and through the many prayers of caring people over my life. I know that God has gifted me with influence that I can use for the greater good of those who have been entrusted in my care and to those I have yet to meet.

That’s it… plain and simple…

We were not born with influence but it’s something we can ask for in prayer or consciously seek and learn.

So, it might be time to ask yourself…

Are you a winner, or a whiner?

Are you an original or are you a copy?

Are you a go-giver or a go-taker?

What can influence do for you?

A LOT! Just like relationships, influence is a currency… one that enables you to achieve the achievable!

Influence brings:

1) Better relationships
2) New clients
3) Heightened respect
4) Self-esteem
5) Celebrity status
6) Profitable joint-ventures
7) Rewarding opportunities
Leadership
9) Heroism
10) Ability to change lives positively impacting the world around you.

Are you ready to become a force to reckon with? I can show you how.

Shortly, I will be taking applications for 2 very select individuals whom I will get the chance to work with me with my “Diamond V.I.P. Package“ soon to launch. There will be no fanfare, no big launch as it’s one of the higher end packages that I will be offering…

Perhaps in the next few blog posts, I am going to share with you my “secrets” in building influence online and offline and yes, it absolutely ties in with relationship marketing…

But if you’re one of the few who are ready to step up your game and monetize your message, I would love to hear your story and you can send me a private message on why you believe you’re ready to work with me in expediting your influential expert “celebrity” status.

Until next time….

I Am Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

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