11 Productivity Tips for the Self-Employed

22 Comments / CHATTY TUESDAY / By Alex Beadon

Self Employment. Oh it’s a funny thing. We all want to run our own businesses, but DANG is it hard to do it properly! I don’t know about you – but one thing that I’m constantly trying to improve is my productivity!

Today I have 11 awesome productivity tips ready to share with you that I’ve collected after almost 4 years of self-employment.

In this week’s Chatty Tuesday video you are going to discover ALL eleven of these productivity tips, AND you’re going to be gifted something SUPER special if you watch the video the whole way through, (plus – you’re going to witness some funny happenings throughout the video – yes, I’m officially a weirdo.)

Without further ado, here’s today’s video for you. Enjoy:

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You know what time it is now, right? Time to leave a comment!

I LOVE getting comments, and to make it easier for you to leave a comment, here are a few questions you can answer in the comment section below:

Did you enjoy this video?
Which of these eleven productivity tips was your favorite?
Do you ever watch live TV, or are you like me – someone who refuses to waste a second of life watching commercials?
And how do you deal with being your own boss?
Are you good at it?
Do you take yourself seriously?

I wanna hear all about it so leave a comment now, and when you’re done – share this with a friend of yours who’s self employed, or wants to be self employed. Thanks so much for watching – talk to you soon!

With love,
xoxo
Alex

How to turn that idea of yours into a reality

28 Comments / BUSINESS, PERSONAL / By Alex Beadon

Hey friend,

Every single day this week I’ve done one life-changing thing. This one thing has made such an awesome impact on both my business and life. It has given me a sense of companionship, forced me to see things from other perspectives, AND it’s encouraged me to venture outside of my comfort zone. (can you tell I’m excited?)

What is this magical thing I’ve done daily this week?

I’m so glad you asked 😉 Well … it’s Skype calls. And not just any Skype calls – but Skype calls with interesting people from around the world who, like me, run their own businesses, and love every second of it.

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of speaking to Vicky Lyashenko of smallbusinessgal.com and she gave me some of the BEST advice I ever could have asked for. To find out what her advice for me was, and how I decided to put it into action, you’re gonna have to watch this video:

I know that whoever you are, sitting there, reading these words of mine – you have an idea. Maybe it’s a big, grand idea that feels far too huge to ever be taken seriously. Maybe it’s a small idea that you’ve had for a while, but you’ve been putting it off because you’re not entirely sure of how to push it forward. Whatever it is – this is a sign to MAKE IT HAPPEN. No matter what excuses you’ve been feeding yourself as to why you can’t do it yet – just ignore them and push on. Get it done, one small step at a time!

With love and hugs,
Alex
xoxo

Sell more with this surprising tip (it’s not what you think)

29 Comments / CHATTY TUESDAY, SELLING / By Alex Beadon

If you’re a business owner, you probably know exactly what it feels like to seemingly generate a lot of interest for your business – but never actually getting as many sales as you had hoped for, right? What’s up with that?

Well, in this short video I’m going to be teaching you one surprisingly quick and easy step that’s going to help you get MORE sales. Because we’re cool like that.

This tip is not worth missing out on – so don’t put this off! Watch it NOW so that you can implement it TODAY: (I have a feeling you’re gonna enjoy this one)

Oh – and here’s the special link where you can get your hands on that free training bonus material (you’re going to LOVE THIS!).

With love and hugs,
Alex

Witness an incredible sales page

9 Comments / BUSINESS, MARKETING, THURSDAY THROWDOWN / By Alex Beadon

Hey Dream-Chaser,

This week has been a crazy one – I’ve had some HUGE WINS within my business, which I’ll be sharing with you at the end of the month on the blog :). But I’ve also had some craziness (like Blue getting into a whole bunch of chocolate). I’ve started to realize that the deeper I get into dedication and devotion to my business, the happier I feel – and lately? I’m on cloud 9! 🙂

Hey – do you ever wish you knew what a great sales page looked like?

Today we’re taking an inside look at someone who’s doing it RIGHT on this week’s episode of Thursday Throwdown! Trust me, the tips you’ll learn in this video are going to inspire you to get your sales page on the right track!

I hope you LOVED today’s video! If you did, share it with a friend!

Leave a comment now:
What does your sales page look like?

I really want to hear from you!

Rock on, my friend, rock on!

With love and hugs,
xoxo
Alex

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Dare to do the Biz-Love Challenge

28 Comments / BUSINESS, CHATTY TUESDAY, MARKETING / By Alex Beadon

I was laying in bed last night wondering .. “What should tomorrow’s Chatty Tuesday be about?” When suddenly it hit me!

It’s time for a Biz-Love Challenge!

What’s that all about?

Well, you’re just gonna have to watch this week’s Chatty Tuesday episode to find out:

So – are you going to be joining me for this week’s Biz-Love Challenge? If so – LEAVE A COMMENT and let me know all about it! I always love hearing from you 🙂

With love and hugs,
Alex

Thank you, February: A Recap

14 Comments / PERSONAL / By Alex Beadon

Ever reach the end of the month, and wonder where it went, and how it flew by so quickly?

Ummmm … yes. Haven’t we all?

And … it sucks.

Because when you think about the last 28 days of February, it’s all a blur. ESPECIALLY as a busy entrepreneur.

So, I decided to do a little bit of investigation. Because – well, why not?

Here’s what I’m proud of this February:

And … WHOA! There you have it.

It’s easy to look back and feel unaccomplished, but if you take the time to look back at the details – a lot can happen in a month.

So, what are YOU proud of this month?

Leave a comment with at least THREE things you are proud of yourself for having completed this month – no matter how big or small!

With love and excitement for March,
Alex
xoxo

One simple tip to get MORE CLIENTS

42 Comments / MARKETING, THURSDAY THROWDOWN / By Alex Beadon

Hey friend,

Do you want to make sure that you’re getting as many inquiries and sales in your business as possible?

If so, you’re going to love today’s quick tip!

This one, easy tip is going to ensure that you’re making it as easy for your website visitors to purchase from you as possible.

You’re gonna thank me for this one later 😉

Before I go, I just want to say a huge thank you for helping me choose the name of this brand new series! All of your comments, votes, and suggestions were so appreciated, and so vital to this awesome new name.

You are so awe-inspiring, and I’m truly thankful to have you as such a supportive part of my sparkling community.

Rock on, my friend, rock on!

With love and hugs,
xoxo
Alex

3 top tips for email organization

30 Comments / BRANDING, BUSINESS, TIME MANAGEMENT / By Alex Beadon

Hey friend,

How’s business going for you this week? I hope you are thriving beyond what you ever imagined possible. And if you’re not quite there yet, I hope you’re hanging onto the hope that you will be soon – and I hope you’re hustling to make it happen for yourself!

The 3 things I’m celebrating this week within my business?
1) I’ve started writing my new book!! EEEK!
2) I’ve started creating “Extra Credit” and “Bonus” content for all of The School of Killer Impressions students!
3) I’ve been taking EXTRA steps to organize my inbox – YES for organization!

Here’s the thing – staying on top of your inbox can be TOUGH. Even though I’m definitely far from perfect, I have adopted a few techniques over my years of being in business that do me a world of good!

Today I’m sharing my top 3 tips for email organization – you are going to LOVE THEM!

Even if you can’t quite manage tip 1 or 2, DEFINITELY make sure you take advantage of tip number 3 – this tip has saved me countless hundreds (maybe thousands) of hours, and it’s seriously a life-saver.

Check out these time-saving email tips for yourself here:

I hope you LOVE this week’s Chatty Tuesday, I can’t wait to hear from you in the comment section – I want to know : do you already use any of these tips? if so, how do they work for you? and if not, which of these tips will you be adopting?

Big hugs
xoxo
Alex

The artist within …

8 Comments / PERSONAL / By Alex Beadon

Back in the day, I used to be a photographer. It’s true. I would take image after image of the beauty around me, adding my own unique flair, doing my best to present the world with a piece of art that would make a difference, that would make someone better for having seen it.

Today, life isn’t too different. I may no long be a photographer, but I’m still out to create art that makes a difference, that aims to make someone better for having been a part of it.

It’s crazy.

Only the tools I use are different. The rest is all the same.

I just spent months crafting a premium product for my business : The School of Killer Impressions.

And it was an artistic process – from what to name the program, to which topics should be covered (and in what order), to figuring out the best way to present the information, to create the best learning experience as you possibly can.

I created The School of Killer Impressions with the same thought and detail that I create a photograph. With love, with thought, with care, and with creativity.

When I sit back and look at my end product, I’m pretty damn proud. I know that this is going to change lives. I know that this is going to make a difference. I know that I’m onto something .

But do you want to know the best part? After all of these months of planning and creation of the product, it’s finally live. It’s actually happening.

There is an amazing group of students who are experiencing this creation of mine. And, honestly? It’s the most exciting thing for me.

These people mean so much more to me than they know, because they are gifting me my first chance of seeing my baby “born”.

It’s wonderful to see an idea become reality.

And maybe that’s the difference. With my photographs, everything was so very … instant. Idea. Planning. Execution. Enjoy… all within a few days of each other.

The School of Killer Impressions has been so different. I poured months into creating it, and the whole time I had zero proof that it would sell or not. I just had a passion to teach, and a hunch.

And here I am. With my very first class of passionate students.

And the feeling? It’s absolutely incredible.

To everyone who is a part of the very first round of The School of Killer Impressions, I so appreciate having you on board – each and every single one of you have blown me away with your talent, skill, passion, and dedication to make your dreams a reality. You inspire me. And you are exactly who this course is for. Thank you.

For everyone who reads this blog, and is a part of my journey – I love having you on board. Thank you for sharing this with me.

With love,
Alex

Scholarship Winners – The School of Killer Impressions 2014

5 Comments / BUSINESS / By Alex Beadon

You know the days when, instead of feeling down about how much farther you have to go, you feel proud about how far you’ve come? That’s today for me.

Today I had the pleasure of sifting through all of the Scholarship entries for The School of Killer Impressions, and I have to tell you – this was one of the best experiences in my business, because for once, instead of being the one making the video, I was the one watching the video. It’s amazing that I’ve been able to build a community of women who are so inspiring to me, and so similar to me – it has inspired me so much to pour even more of my heart and soul into what I do.

So to every single person who entered this scholarship – thank you for sharing yourself with me. You are not forgotten, and I hope from the depths of my soul that you will still join us for The School of Killer Impressions, because an addition like YOU to the group would be invaluable for everyone involved.

Even though this was one of the best experiences in my business so far, it was also one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make. I so badly wanted to scream, “YES, YOU’RE IN!” to each and every single candidate, because they all deserved it.

All of these videos were full of so much heart, so much passion, so much dedication and LOVE. It felt nearly impossible to choose the winner, so instead of choosing ONE winner, I decided to choose THREE winners!

The winners of The School of Killer Impressions Scholarship 2014 are:

Alessandra Migliorini
Nina Médard
Clariss a Rodriguez

Aaaaaahhh! Congratulations to these three winners, please send an email to hello@alexbeadon.com so that I can be sure to have your correct email address for The School of Killer Impressions which starts on Monday!

To everyone else who entered, but didn’t win – it was such an honor to get to know you better, and I really hope you are still able to join us for The School of Killer Impressions.

Remember – today is the LAST DAY to enroll – and with our 4 month payment plan, there’s just no reason not to!