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Your Network is Your Net Worth… Connect Wisely!

By Emma on June 29, 2010 10 Comments

What a whirlwind of a week it was for me! I missed writing to you! What a treat it was to actually spend the past week with my friend DiDi Alcheva, Founder of Social Media Press. She flew back to LA after being in Valencia, Spain for almost 2 months and I had the privilege of having her stay at our home.

Okay, here is a recap of the last 6 days! As you read this post, keep in mind these 3 Major VIP events, ALL HAPPENED IN 5 DAYS! It was hectic but oh so worth it!

As soon as Didi landed in LAX, I she had to be picked up by our mutual friend, the ever so amazing Jerry Chen, Creator of Build A Magnetic Network. He immediately took Didi to the Los Angeles Athletic Club where good friends and Mentors Jorge Bueno and MaryAnne Morcos who were hosting their first ever Business Codex Society Networking Mixer, where I was also the featured speaker and spoke about “How To Achieve V.I.P. Status Using the Emma 5″! Our amazing friends Louie and Jini Pinto, Founders of Wealth Summit Live gave their invaluable time and resources to make sure this event is a big hit!

Relational Marketer Emma Tiebens and friends

Kathleen Ronald, Emma Tiebens, Jerry Chen, Jorge Bueno, DiDi Alcheva

Emma Tiebens Teaching Online V.I.P. Secrets

Emma Tiebens Speaking About "Online V.I.P. Secrets"

After the event, Jorge, MaryAnne, Jerry, DiDi and I went to the legendary The Pantry in downtown LA where they offer yummy breakfast 24 hours a day! Needless to say, we didn’t get home until 3am!!!

Jorge Bueno, MaryAnne Morcos, DiDi Alcheva, Emma Tiebens and Jerry Chen - Midnight Meal The Pantry

Later that day, we scheduled a brainstorm session with just us 3 – Jerry, DiDi and I… it was amazing having a Mastermind session with those two! We got some much covered and so many ideas were born that day…

The next day, Jerry, DiDi and I drove to the Hyatt Regency in Century City for the Braveheart Women RISE Kick Off Party for the LIVE Event in LA on Oct. 8, 9 and 10, with Drs. Ellie and Charlie Drake! Talk about a celebrity studded evening! For FREE Membership go to www.BraveheartWomen.com . It was so amazing to meet new friends Glenn Arcaro, Katie Freiling and Alicia Bausley. We actually represented Social Media Press that evening! It was so amazing to see amazing friends – Mari Smith, Lynn Rose, Dr. Sugar Singleton, Paul Ryan, Jackie Hadden. We also met new amazing people, especially Mr. Connector himself, Larry Benet.

Mari Smith and Emma Tiebens Relationship Age

My "Hero" Mari Smith and Emma Tiebens from "Relationship Age" The Book!

Jerry Chen, DiDi Alcheva, Mari Smith, Alicia Bausley, Katie Freiling, Glenn Arcaro

Braveheart Women RISE Alicia Bausley, Emma Tiebens, Ellie Drake, Dr. Sugar Singleton, DiDi Alcheva, Katie Freiling

Emma Tiebens and DiDi Alcheva with The Connector Himself, Larry Benet

DiDi and I got home around midnight and started packing for the Marketing Funnel Mastery LIVE Event in Portland, OR. Our check in time at John Wayne Airport was 5:25 a.m. so needless to say, we had 2 hours of sleep! When we arrived Portland, the Courtyard Marriott City Center was so gracious to allow us a really early check in so after we had light lunch in Downtown Pearl District, we took a 2-hour nap before attending Mike Klingler’s Welcome Cocktail Party! What an amazing evening of connecting with people whom I’ve already met online! There is something about meeting online first and then meeting live and in person… there is already a silent bond!

At Marketing Merge Mixer with Didi Alcheva, Mike Klingler and Emma Tiebens

Power Lunch at The Benson Hotel with Shannon, Emma, DiDi, Leta and Karen

The next 2 days were spent immersed in learning about how to master our own funnel – from what products to feature and how to market those products. Mike Klingler did a phenomenal job teaching us step by step on how to finally create something and how the steps flow into the next. It was also great to learn from Cindy Shulson, Barbara Silva and Kendall Silva. Marketing Merge is at a hyper-speed growth! Mike shared a teeny glimpse on the future plans of MM at a very exclusive and posh barbeque that was privy to only 50 people! The new headquarters on the 30th floor of the Ardea Bldg right on The Waterfront will make any entrepreneur green with envy! It was absolutely breathtaking! The Marketing Merge Team truly did an amazing job organizing everything so kudos to Lisa Holcomb, Lindsey Holcomb and Rachel!

View from Marketing Merge Headquarters

Emma Tiebens and Lisa Holcomb at Marketing Merge Headquarters

Glenn Arcaro and Matthew Miller Filming at Marketing Merge HQ

It was a wonderful ride back to Portland International Airport… a HUGE thank you to Thomas Germer who so generously offered to take my good friend, Celebrity Photographer and Entrepreneur, Moriah Diamond and I to the airport. We ended up leaving at the same time though on different airlines so we had a chance to share some yummy Pinacoladas to toast to her planned 1 month vacation in the Big Island of Hawaii!

Moriah Diamond and Emma Tiebens

There you have it… 3 VIP Events in 5 days! As tiring as it seems, many joint venture partnerships have stemmed forth from it!

My question to you is, do you incorporate LIVE Celebrity Networking as part of your overall marketing strategy or do you rely on online relationships?

If you already understand and are using LIVE networking as part of your overall marketing strategy, congratulations! I would love to hear how you’re doing it and how it has helped you with your business…

If you’re not, I would love to hear why not and if there’s a way I can help enlighten you on the benefits of live networking.

FOR MORE PHOTOS, PLEASE VISIT MY FACEBOOK: www.Facebook.com/emmatiebens

Until next time… I am Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma

Investing In “YOU, Inc”… What’s On Your Christmas List?

By Emma on December 7, 2009 2 Comments

I looked at the calendar this morning and almost panicked! It’s 18 days before Christmas and truthfully, my Christmas cards haven’t been sent and I have not done one ounce of shopping! This is not normal for me because I normally have my Christmas cards ordered by September as I have been hand assembling them for the past 10 years. However, with 400 cards to send this year, hand assembling is not a possibility anymore…

Yes, I have many, many things I would love to buy for myself and my family this Christmas. This is normally the time when we splurge on ourselves, we make a list of what we really, really love to have – the things we can’t “live without” and this is when we sit down to plan the vacations we’ll be taking the next year.

Interestingly enough when my husband ask me what I wanted for Christmas this year, I was able to honestly say “Thanks Honey, but I don’t need anything…” Seriously, this is the first time ever when I was able to say that…

Oh please, don’t get me wrong… inside this empowered entrepreneur is still a “girly-girl” who likes nice things like a couple of nice Gucci and Louis Vuitton purses, a cashmere blanket, a Shamina shawl, the latest Ugg boots and let’s not even go to the latest gadgets in technology… possibly a brand new touch screen computer with the biggest memory and the faster processor available. Oh and did I say hiring an interior designer to re-decorate and re-paint our home? How about an appointment with a personal shopper at Neiman Marcus and leave with at least 3 great suits or outfits? And what about my annual make-over appointment at the Chanel counter for the latest in colors for the next 2 seasons? And what about my favorite sales reps at David Yurman and Tiffany jewelry whom I haven’t seen in a long time? Oh and that Oyster Perpetual Datejust Rolex or that Chopard watch with the dancing diamonds? A Tumi suitcase set, perhaps?

It’s so interesting that only a year or so ago, I have spent money on frivolous things and really enjoyed every minute of it! But for the past year, I have made a conscious choice to do one thing: TO INVEST IN MYSELF… By investing in myself, I know that I can go back to the things I love acquiring and what’s more is that I will able to continue to give more and continue to make a difference in people’s lives! I am proud to say that at a time when we didn’t have enough money, giving was something we never cut back on… it was a priority in our lives! Even our accountant couldn’t really understand that… We understand the Law Of Reaping and Sowing… if you want to be able to give huge amounts of money later, you need to start giving small amounts NOW!

So, I didn’t get any of those things I have mentioned which normally would have been on this year’s list. You’re probably wondering what took their place on my Christmas list? Well, here they are:

1) Joel Bauer’s Persuasion Power System: $2,997
2) Tracy Repchuk’s Millionaire Mastermind – $4,000
3) Coaching Cognition by Renegade Professional – $1,495
4) Jorge Bueno’s Funding Your Passion Business Codex – $397
5) New Macbook Pro +++ – $2,200
6) Internet Marketers’ Carribean Cruise – $2,000
7) Russell Brunson’s MicroContinuity – $ 600
Raymond Aaron’s Monthly Mentor – $2,600
TOTAL: $16,289

These expenses are just in the last few months… this doesn’t include the many trips and events I attended and the ongoing community memberships I have– Traffic Geyser, Braveheart Women, etc. Not to mention I already own practically all of Mike Dillard’s products and am an ongoing member of the Association of Better Networker.

So, what’s my point in all these? People come to me and ask me all the time – “Wow Emma, you’re so lucky… people and leaders are drawn to you… how do you do that?” Well, I guess the answer is simple: I CHOSE TO CONTINUE TO INVEST IN MYSELF because by doing so, I am investing in my business and it shows that I proactively take action. If you honestly believe that “You are the brand” (which I was so blessed to have learned from Mike Dillard early on), you will stop and think and make wise choices on how to spend your money. By investing in myself, I am investing in my long term success… the fancy stuff can wait because ultimately I will have them all! I just chose to delay instant gratification for long term gain!

Do you have to spend as much to get the same results? Absolutely not! We all are at different stages in our personal and business lives. Only you would know what your needs are.

The reality is that when you have limited resources, you need to be able to choose which ones will grow your brand and your business. If you noticed, I invested in Systems and Coaches… everyone needs a coach! A coach needs a coach… every successful person has a coach or a mentor.

If you don’t have one, find one quick! I happen to have a video sharing who my Mentors are and you’re all welcome to check all of them out! www.TheRelationalMarketer.com/Mentors

So now I ask you… what’s on your Christmas list?

Perhaps it’s time to re-think where you’ll spend your resources and invest in You, Inc. instead…

Cheering You On To Your Success!

Emma Tiebens

I Am Not Just CHOOSING To Rise… I AM CALLED TO RISE!

By Emma on October 6, 2009 No Comments

It has been a most amazingly mind-blowing weekend and as I continue to reminisce about it, there is a certain enthusiasm that just billows up from within!

Dr. Charlie and Ellie Drake and the Braveheart Team did it again and this time, they absolutely OVERDELIVERED! I have attended many, many events in the past 10 years of being an entrepreneur but nothing has even come close to the immeasurable value they gave to us this weekend!


I am so glad that I took countless photos, videos and notes from this weekend. Not to mention met so many incredible women and heard their heartfelt stories that will continue to inspire me for many, many years!
The Braveheart Women Awards was over the top! My favorite part was when Carol Channing sang "Hello Braveheart" to the tune of "Hello Dolly"... as I listened to her sing that, I saw clearly Ellie's vision to have 1,000,000 Braveheart Members and having that historic party in a safe area on the Gaza Strip inviting both Palestinian and Israeli women, in the not so distant future!
There were so many amazing golden nuggets that I received this weekend but one that stands out was from Rolondo Watts: "Your passion will not wait and your gifts will persist"....
Truly, I believe that God - our Almighty Creator has designed us for one thing to reflect His image and likeness and that is SUCCESS! Success is our destiny and that's why we have passions that no matter how much we quiet down, they continue to persist and it is our responsibility to pump up that volume until it becomes loud and clear!
I was most touched when Ellie consciously and intentionally took the time to honor and edify her team, her husband her two adorable boys, her Mom, her staff, her team, the event's fabulous host, Paul Ryan and when she actually thanked all of us who were there... She made sure that she took the time to ask us to renew our commitment to the Braveheart Vision and what really touched me was when she went down the stage and HUGGED EVERYONE around her one by one...
I will never forget the tears in her eyes and how I felt such incredible LOVE when it was my turn to be hugged by her! I am welling up with tears of appreciation even as I type this, remembering how I felt her genuine love for all of the women in that room and for her immense passion to see her vision through!
Ellie Drake... you truly are one of a kind and yes, you have barely scratched the surface! Your greatness awaits and we will be here alongside you, co-laboring with you!
So yes, Ellie.... I am no longer just choosing to Rise... Now more than ever, I know in my heart I am CALLED TO RISE! Thank you for sharing your heart... I am grateful for you beyond words....

I will be posting photos and videos very, very soon!!! To all you amazing women in the community whom I have the utmost honor and pleasure to meet and hug, I think of you.... I send you my love and pray for the achievement of all of your dreams beyond your wildest imaginings!
Here’s A Video Of BH RISE Welcome with Lynn Rose!