Collection of Motivational Speakers

One of the best ways to get inspired is to learn from others’ successes. That’s why in my Elevate online training program, we spotlight one of our members during our member Access Calls. Elevate Head Coach James Roche, Elevate Coach Joy Chudacoff, and I select and interview one Elevate member who is making great strides with the program. Some successes are large, some small, but it’s all about taking steps forward and making progress. Today, you’ll meet Elevate Advanced member Marla Dennis, the founder of www.ECreativeBiz.com . She was our spotlight during our April 2013 call. Enjoy our quick interview with Marla below, and be sure to take notes. There are several golden nuggets you can apply to YOUR business right away! James: Hi Marla, let’s start off by hearing a little bit about your business. Then share with us one of the biggest successes and breakthroughs you’ve had since joining the Elevate program. Marla: Thanks for having me. My business is Embrace Your Spotlight with C...

I know what it’s like to think that the lifestyle you want is out of reach. Just over 12 years ago, I would lie on my bed in my tiny 400-square-foot studio apartment and flip through magazines, wishing I could have the luxurious lifestyles I read about. Despite that negative, nagging voice in my head that reminded me I could barely afford rent, I’m now living a beautiful life I created for myself from scratch. Instead of moping around an apartment I can barely afford, I now have the means to travel and to inspire others. How’d I do it? By deciding not to settle for being average and thinking BIG. Changing your mindset can be a challenge, but the rewards are well worth the cost. Here’s how you can get started… Eliminate negativity. This includes negative self-talk, too. Why would the universe bring you a better life if you don’t appreciate what you already have? Show gratitude for everything in your life now. Those seemingly bad days happen for a reason, so whenever you find yourself t...

Time is the most important asset you have—and unlike money, once you’ve spent it, you can’t earn any more . That’s why it’s so important to make the most of your 24 hours, especially as a business owner. So, how can you become more productive and profitable, without working insane hours and sacrificing your personal life? Read on for a few steps on how to start managing your time like a successful entrepreneur… STEP 1: Discover how much your time is worth The first step to maximizing your time is to understand what yours is really worth. This is an exercise I do with any client who has a time crunch. It’s great to help you gauge what your time is generally worth. (NOTE: This is NOT a formula for determining your rates, but it can be used as a start.): Income ÷ Hours worked = Hourly Rate For example, let’s say your income last month was $16,000 and you worked eight hours a day for 20 days. That’s a total of 160 hours. So, your hourly rate would be calculated like this: $16,000 ÷ 1...