Collection of Motivational Speakers

Jane Wurwand is not only the founder of the #1 brand of skin care in the world, but she’s also changing women’s lives on a global level . I’m thrilled to have her as my guest on today’s episode of Glambition Radio . Jane (originally from the UK) and her husband launched their business back in 1983 in Marina del Rey, CA with $14,000, no bank loans and no investors. Today, Dermalogica boasts sales of more than $250,000 million a year and is sold in 86 countries around the world! It’s a true rags-to-riches story, and she tells all in our interview . What many people may not know about Jane is that she is also fighting to empower women all over the world. She founded FITE , Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship, which invests in local grassroots initiatives to help women and girls become leaders . To date, her FITE program has helped fund more than 40,000 loans for women to start or grow businesses in over 65 countries! (Visit JoinFITE.org to see how you can get involved.) O...

On my desk sits a card I received this year from one of my beloved Premier clients. It says, “Ali, thank you for seeing me as powerful as I really am, and helping me grow an incredibly lucrative business that honors my purpose .” Of all the compliments I receive and results my clients share—from doubling their revenues to reducing their workload in half while increasing their net to tripling their list—this was one of the most rewarding for me. Because I know what it’s like to finally have someone see you as powerful as God created you, understand where you want to go, and what you’re going to go through along the way . (The growing pains are worth it. I promise.) If you’ve been doing a good job of growing your business so far, but you know there’s a big next level ready to be birthed… you’re exactly the type of woman I work with personally. And you may be perfectly suited for my Premier group. Beginning this spring, I have three spots open in this exclusive group—the only one I run...

Just finished reading VOGUE’s profile on Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. I think her saying “yes” to a glamorous photo shoot was *awesome*. The poor woman, who has just been WHO she is to get where she is, is being lambasted from every angle simply because she’s female. If she was a guy, no one would give a hoot about half of this stuff she’s being picked apart on… her maternity leave, her new company policies, and more. MOST important, her progress at Yahoo — turning around a company most were writing off last year — has been significant. THAT is what she was hired for. People seem to think when a woman DOES achieve, she owes it to every woman in America to be their perfect role model. And of course since all women have a different opinion on what that should be, she can’t “win” at that. But she’s smart — she’s just doing her thing and turning around a company (and wearing some killer clothes doing it :)). This article really portrays that. Can we all take a breath and just let women at th...

If you keep up with marketing blogs and online business in general, it’s likely you’ve heard the word affiliate thrown around a lot. And it’s no wonder… Programs of this type are everywhere these days. But many of you have asked me exactly what an affiliate is, and so I want to back up for a moment and clear up this concept once and for all. An affiliate is someone who earns commissions for promoting someone else’s products or services. For example, have you ever recommended a great book to a friend? You could sign up as an Amazon.com affiliate, and start earning money for making these recommendations. Or, if you’re a big fan of creating websites through GoDaddy.com and are raving about them to your colleagues at networking events, you could join GoDaddy’s affiliate program and start earning commission every time you send them new customers. This is how you become an affiliate marketer. Let’s take a look at WHY affiliate marketing is gaining popularity these days… #1: It’s profita...

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 Coaches James Roche and 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 Melissa Lanz , founder of TheFresh20.com. She was our spotlight during our July 2013 call. Enjoy our quick interview with Melissa below, and be sure to take notes. There are several golden nuggets you can apply to YOUR business right away! James : Hi Melissa, let’s talk about you and your business here. First, give us a little context here, and then specifically, some of those results that you’ve been getting, especially since being in the program? Melissa : I started my business in 2010, in April. I have an online subscrip...

Thousands of you have downloaded my free “Best Income Streams” report, and claimed $50 off my new program, “57 Income Streams: For More Money, Now and Later”. (Kudos, It’s one of my juiciest programs ever!) If you haven’t had time to get the details, here’s your chance before the special offer ends TONIGHT… If you’re a freelancer or solo-professional , it’s likely that you’re offering ONE key service—all you have to do is attract more clients, right? Well, if that was the solution, you’d be rich by now, don’t you think? ;) The only path to true wealth is to start thinking creatively about your business. And that’s what I’ll help you with in my “57 Income Streams” program. I’ll walk you through a giant all-you-can-eat menu of 57+ moneymaking ideas to try on for yourself . From service-based to event-based streams, active info-publishing streams to passive info-publishing streams, “guest”-based streams to certification models—we’ll cover it ALL. Get the full scoop on this juicy progra...

How well do you bounce back from criticism? Do you let it roll off your back and keep moving, or does it stop you in your tracks as you obsess about what it could mean about you, your path, and every other decision you’ve made in your life? When you step up in your business and life, criticism happens no matter what you do. So the bottom line is you have to learn how to handle it. Below, a few tips on how to bounce back. Check Your Feelings at the Door According to Kare Anderson—a “gut instincts expert” from Sausalito, Calif. —in the first moments of a critical attack, we respond like animals: our heart beat races, skin temperature drops and we even lose peripheral vision. Our first instincts are to feel the criticism, and then either withdraw or retaliate. Neither of these responses is healthy. What is helpful is to shift your focus away from your feelings and towards the actual content of the critique. I love Anderson’s visual for this: Imagine that you are a part of a triangle, wi...

Well, the votes are in! After a long deliberation with my team this morning, I’m ready to announce the winners of my “ Entrepreneur to Watch ” Facebook contest! This was one of the hardest contests I’ve ever judged, so if you submitted your vote to help me in my decision, Thank You ! Each finalist had such unique stories, so my team and I took those and other factors into consideration, including the number of votes to make a decision we felt comfortable with. Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for… The winners are: GOLD Prize and THE “Entrepreneur to Watch of 2013!” – Trish Blackwell of Uncaged Confidence LLC! Trish is a confidence coach, personal trainer, author, app publisher and podcast show host who specializes in accelerating her client’s lives to a whole new level through breakthrough strategies from “the inside out”, helping thousands around the world conquer life with confidence. Congratulations Trish! SILVER Winner of my “Entrepreneur to Watch” contest – Mia Rose of ...

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 Coaches James Roche and 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 Jeannie Spiro , founder of JeannieSpiro.com. She was our spotlight during our June 2013 call. Enjoy our quick interview with Jeannie below, and be sure to take notes. There are several golden nuggets you can apply to YOUR business right away! James: Hey Jeannie. Give us a brief description about the context of your business and then share with us again some of the biggest results you’ve gotten most recently here. Jeannie: Essentially, I work with women who are in transition from employee to entrepreneur. I help them grow...

If you’re a solopreneur or entrepreneur, I wanted to let you know about a special 3-hour livecast happening this Thursday… It’s called the EnergyRICH® Master Class , and it’s hosted by Heather Dominick , a rock star client of mine who I mentor in my top-tier Elevate Premier program. Heather’s online master class is designed for what she calls the “ Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur TM” (HSE)–someone who reflects more deeply on things than most people, is highly intuitive, creative and visionary, and more conscientious, cautious and wise. If you resonate with these qualities, I think you’ll get a lot out of her 3-hour training. During this online event, you’ll discover: • How to manage your environment , priorities, time and your relationship with money. • How to master the marketing of your coaching or service-based business. • How to monetize your mission and successfully sell your services Mark your calendars for Thursday, Aug 8 at 1pm ET —and get ready to take in live training. You’...

Gmail has recently changed the way it filters emails in your inbox, and this new change might make it easy to miss the business-building updates and resources I send you every week, like Spotlight . I’ve heard from a few of you that you’d like a little help on how to fix this, so I’ve put together simple instructions to follow below. (Remember, you only need to take action if you use Gmail to receive your email.) Please follow the simple instructions below to take care of this issue right away: STEP 1 : Login to your Gmail account . You’ll see that your inbox now has 3 tabs above it, “Primary”, “Social”, “Promotions”. STEP 2 : Click on the “Promotions” tab. STEP 3 : In the “Promotions” inbox, find any email from “Ali Brown” . You can also do a search, and that should pull up emails from me. STEP 4 : Select ONE of the “Ali Brown” emails and drag it into your “Primary” inbox. (You only need to do this once.) STEP 5 : You’ll see a Gmail notification that says, “This conversation ha...

As a home-based entrepreneur, help can come to you in many forms, from the kid’s morning carpool to a personal assistant who can help with errands and organizing. Most of us know we need the help, but we put off making the decision with all types of excuses, like “I can’t afford to hire someone!”or “I don’t need to have someone else do THAT. It’s so easy—I can handle it!” Contrary to our limiting beliefs, HELP comes in all shapes and sizes. And, you don’t have to be an advanced business owner, or spend a ton of money to deserve an extra hand. These days there are independent contractors and affordable hourly workers that can free up HOURS of your time each week… if you just let them. Here’s how to get started… 1. Get an idea of your weekly to-dos for your business and your personal life. Make a general list of projects and tasks you’d like to get done this week. Here’s an example of what this would look like: Pick up dry-cleaning Buy file cabinet Sell books on Amazon Book travel fo...

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 Coaches Joy Chudacoff and Sue Painter, 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 Mimi Quick, founder of Mimi Quick Enterprises . She was our spotlight during our May 2013 call. Enjoy our quick interview with Mimi below, and be sure to take notes. There are several golden nuggets you can apply to YOUR business right away! Joy : Hi, Mimi. You’ve had a lot of success in your business, and Sue and I would love to hear about what’s going on. Can you maybe share with everyone exactly what it is you do for people? Mimi : I work with gifted women entrepreneurs who struggle with sales and marketing and who wo...

If I could make you instantly feel relieved and energized about your business right now, would you let me? And can I do that for FREE? Yes? Great! Years ago , when you wanted to start a business, things were pretty simple… Your operations consisted of a storefront or office and a cash register. Your advertising plan was a good sign, a yellow-page ad, and perhaps posting flyers around town. These things cost money, but your plan wasn’t complicated. TODAY , while technology has actually made it EASIER and nearly FREE to start a business (especially from home), the downside is that it’s actually become more COMPLEX! Not complex to get started, but complex to navigate through what you REALLY need to do. For example, today your marketing alone could consist of a website, blogging, ezine, FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, tradeshows, direct mail, video series, affiliate programs, and more. And don’t forget about managing your shopping cart system, list service, autoresponders, vi...

It’s said our purpose here on earth is to create, and I see achievement as simply stepping into our best creations. Whether it be making a million dollars, or making our most delicious batch of cupcakes ever, achievement inspires . It encourages us to keep bettering our best and also excites others to reach for the stars as well. When you have conquered a goal or challenge that once seemed impossible, you feel on top of the world, and with that comes an enormous sense of pride and satisfaction. But that’s not all. Success is energizing and a huge self-confidence booster, as you realize what you are really capable of! So achievement breeds more achievement. For each goal you achieve, view it as the first step into a much bigger venture—it’s the end of one journey and the beginning of many more. And one great way to stay connected with your success is to RECORD it. One of the best things I ever did for myself, and my success, was to start keeping a success journal. It’s my secret ...

With the arrival of our twins, I’m been thinking a lot lately about the importance of family, friends and the true value of relationships. Often in our culture we spend a lot of time focusing on net worth as a bottom line figure in our bank account. But over the years, I’ve come to realize our true net worth is really the sum of our relationships and experiences. I’m thrilled to share with you that this is the topic of my friend Porter Gale’s new book Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections In The Digital Age . I’m honored to be featured in the book in several sections and share about the importance of helping others and offer tips you can use to build your profile as an expert . If you value your relationships or are looking to build a more authentic network of connections, this is the book for you. For more information go here now . Thanks for being part of my community. Love and success, via Ali Brown - Entrepreneur Mentor Featured on ABC's...

Today I’m celebrating something special, and I’m inviting YOU to join me… It’s the big unveil of a brand new website fully dedicated to my online business training program Elevate ! Since its inception in 2010, Elevate has taken off faster than I ever imagined. And your enthusiasm and support have played a key role in its success. As a heartfelt Thank You, I’m hosting a 2-DAY Elevate Celebration , and I think you’re going to love what I’ve put together for you… Dive into the new Elevate site and see what’s in store for you here. I designed Elevate to meet the unique needs of entrepreneurs like you. You get the weekly “how-to” marketing training videos , the supportive community with 24-7 access to business owners at all levels online—plus weekly access calls with your Elevate coaches , and more. Plus, with our easy payment options, you can join Elevate for as low as $167 ! And if you say YES to Elevate during this 2-day Celebration, I’ll gift you with a free half-hour Strategy S...

STEP 2: Your leads (the invitation) Once people discover you and your business, your next objective is to get them on your list. This is when they move to step 2—the middle of your funnel—and they become a lead. When … (Click here to read more...) via Ali Brown - Entrepreneur Mentor Featured on ABC's Secret Millionaire", Small Business Coach and Consultant for Women http://www.alibrown.com/blog/2013/04/05/%e2%80%9cyour-easy-3-step-sales-funnel%e2%80%9d-part-2-of-3-by-ali-brown/