Peak Performance Habits - Jackie Ulmer

You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 217 and on today’s show, we are going to get you set for a rocking new year and do some Goal Setting for 2016 in Direct Sales

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Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show. Goal Setting For 2016 in Direct Sales

It doesn’t matter when you are listening in, you can set goals at ANY time! Notes from today’s show -

First Step, review your calendar, month to month, from 2015. We’ll talk more about this on the next show.

Then, get your new planner for 2016 and begin to fill in things.

Hopefully you’ve already started your business plan for 2016. I have been working on mine for weeks.

My focus -

Online and offline Parties Networking Events Social Media of course VIP One on One Meetings Vendor shows and events Themes, for each month so I can use these online and offline and maximize my product sales and have a focus

I can duplicate this with my team, too, so now they can either just use the same theme and ideas., which keeps it simple or they get some ideas and can come up with their own plan.

Make a wish list.

Set a timer for 5 minutes and just DREAM, IMAGINE

Write down what comes to mind.

Look at the list and set a time frame for each goal.

Ask yourself - If I could have, do or be anything, what would that be?

Set some goals and intentions for this next month, January, 2016.

3 months

6 months

9 months

1 year

2 years

5 years

Prioritize and set some deadlines.

Ask - what is holding me back?

Ask - What steps will I take to clear these blocks?

What’s your #1 business goal for 2016?

No, add the specifics of what it will take. Get your team involved and see who wants to run along side you!

Create a timeline of what needs to happen to make it a reality.

Get an accountability buddy

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 216 and on today’s show, we are celebrating Christmas Eve, and that feeling of hope, belief and faith that the season brings. Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate.

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A Christmas Wish For Hope, Faith and Belief

Merry Christmas from my heart to yours, my family to yours, my town of Ventura, California to you, wherever you may be listing in.

May you always have belief, hope and faith in your life and Direct Sales.

Merry Christmas!

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 215 and as part of my month long series in giving you tools and ideas to prepare you for an awesome next year, or next quarter, depending on when you are listening in, today we are going to talk about where you are focused and how that might be stunting your growth. Let’s explore how much better you can feel when you focus on Progress and action vs results.

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Focus on Progress and Action and Not Results

Notes from today’s show -

It can be a downer to only look at results.

We talk to a few people and no one buys or says yes. We think it must not work, Or , it must be us.

We are developing skills, and it takes time.

What you say and how you say it does matter. Success Language.

Network and build relationships.

You will be rewarded or punished based on past behaviors and how you treat people. Their perception of you.

Focus on how you are progressing.

Track your actions. Focus only on those actions in the beginning.

An accounting colleague shared that her average time is 4-6 times to convert a client. Those are touch points she has had with the potential client along the way.

How many times are you connecting with your prospects?

This is where consistency is so important.

Are you working your list? Have you made your list? How many contacts are you making daily and weekly off that list? Are you sticking with your business plan no matter what the immediate outcome is?

Are you asking for referrals?

Are you creating new warm market? How are you doing that?

If you are networking and getting out in your community, you must show up to be taken seriously.

Are you making contacts when you are out and about? At coffee shops? Standing in line?

My makeup experience at Vons.

How about talking to other parent’s at kid activities? Or are you in a shell?

Don’t focus on who buys or joins. Focus on making real connections, setting up one on ones and staying in touch.

This is a business of constant and repeated exposures of your business. You must be sharing what you are doing.

Focus on the progress you are making in your growth and business skill development and your team and income will grow with it.

I’ve mentioned we are going to do a book of the month on this show for the coming year. I promise I have chosen 12 books that if you just stick with these 12 books, you can take yourself and your business all the way to the top

I’ll be sharing that list on an upcoming show.

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 214, and today, we are going to talk about how to stay accountable in your business and the power in an accountability partner. this is part of my month long series in giving you tools and ideas to prepare you for an awesome next year, or next quarter, depending on when you are listening in.

Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coach

Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.

Accountability in Your Direct Sales Business

Think of the people who have the type of success you want. What do they all have in common?

A work ethic! How is your work ethic?

If the top income earner in your company met you for coffee and asked you to get out your calendar and show/tell what you did last week to work your business, would you be happy with what you have to show and tell?

Be your own best coach.

Track your actions.

Track your results.

Use a simple notebook or text note on your computer or phone.

Set goals at the beginning of the week. These can be based around intentions, because you control that.

Tally actions and results at the end. Reward yourself for achievements. Be tough on yourself for falling short.

Consider getting an accountability partner.

Not your upline or anyone on your team. Ideally, someone cross line who you can grow with.

Ideally, you want someone who matches your drive and commitment. It can take some time to find this.

First, determine what you are truly committed to and then let your upline know. Ask if she/he might be able to help you locate a few people who match this same intensity,

Have a few phone conversations first. Decide together how you want to set things up - check in twice weekly? Daily, Phone, text, FB?

Decide on rewards and consequences. Maybe a fine to each other.

Be sure you set a timer and don’t let it ever turn into a complaining or negative environment.

Be honest with each other and give each other space to leave or move on if it’s not working. This is why it should not be someone super close to you.

Keep it more business oriented.

I’ve mentioned we are going to do a book of the month on this show for the coming year. I promise I have chosen 12 books that if you just stick with these 12 books, you can take yourself and your business all the way to the top

The first book we will be reading is Feal the Fear and Do it Anyway, by Susan Jeffers. It’s in the show notes so you can find and reference it.

This is not a Network Marketing book, but it is awesome for anyone who wants to get Unstuck!

We all have fear, and some fears never go away. But, that doesn’t mean we have to let them limit us.

From the book -

With dynamic techniques and profound advice, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway has guided so many readers around the world to turn their fear, indecision and anger into power, action and love. Learn the tools that will vastly improve your ability to handle any situation so that you can become powerful and decisive in the face of your fears. Discover that everyone has the same fears but, by applying the wisdom that Susan Jeffers offers in this breakthrough book, you can literally feel the fear…and do it anyway!

In this case, you know that you don't like the fact that lack of trust in yourself is stopping you from getting what you want out of life. Knowing this creates a very clear, even laser-like, focus on what needs to be changed. You don't have to scatter your energy wondering why. It doesn't matter. What matters is that you begin now to develop your trust in yourself, until you reach the point where you will be able to say:

WHATEVER HAPPENS TO ME, GIVEN ANY SITUATION, I CAN HANDLE IT!

This book will help keep you accountable.

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I really do want to hear from you. This world and business needs more connection! Do you have a question or comment for me? Feedback for the show?

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 213 and as part of my month long series in giving you tools and ideas to prepare you for an awesome next year, or next quarter, depending on when you are listening in, today we are going to talk about the difference between mastery and overload in your business. This is critical because a confused mind says no, and will cause more people to quit!

Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coach

Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.

Mastery Vs Overload in Your Home Business

Mastery is a critical component to success in your business, wouldn’t you say? And, sometimes when we start a new business, in order to get more out of life, we can fall into overwhelm and feel like we are spinning our wheels.

So, let’s talk about how we make things simple.

Think about this - how many books have you read or are you reading as part of your direct sales journey?

And, how much of what you learned have you taken action on? Or mastered?

How many videos are you watching, blogs are you reading, podcasts are you listening to or courses are you buying?

I met a man once at an online marketing seminar who had charged over $10,000 and still had not even created a blog.

Let’s make it easy for you. What is ONE skill you most want to master NOW, and first?

Take that one skill and challenge yourself to work on it before moving on to anything else, and then find someone else to teach it to.

MASTERY is key to success in anything. Are you skilled at contacting, inviting and presenting yet? Have you made your list and worked through it? Have you developed your success language?

Do you have a daily and weekly action plan developed yet for your business?

Or, are you guilty of hopping from one thing to the next.

Social Media can wreak havoc on the mastering anything. We see and hear of something and are on to the next big social media tool.

Why? What is the magic sauce you think you see with that platform? What is it about that one platform that’s going to make a difference, if you haven’t mastered the skills needed to connect with others.

If someone approaches you about your business, do you have a system in place to take them through to share the business?

Are you prepared to ask them to join you and then get them started?

There is a statistic out there that most people spend 98% studying and only 2% taking action. Don’t let that be you.

I’ve mentioned we are going to do a book of the month on this show for the coming year. I promise I have chosen 12 books that if you just stick with these 12 books, you can take yourself and your business all the way to the top

I’ll be sharing that list on an upcoming show.

I LOVE and appreciate reviews! Go to JackieUlmer.com/itunes or JackieUlmer.com/stitcher to leave your review and be entered into a drawing for a free month of coaching.

Show notes http://JackieUlmer.com/213

I really do want to hear from you. This world and business needs more connection! Do you have a question or comment for me? Feedback for the show?

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 212 and as part of my month long series in giving you tools and ideas to prepare you for an awesome next year, or next quarter, depending on when you are listening in, today we are going to talk about how important it is for you to practice setting up a weekly schedule and action business plan for your business.

Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coach

Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.

Weekly Scheduling and Planning in Your Home Business

The last few shows have focused on journaling, creating consistency, a calendar and planner and these are all tools to help you be successful. As I record this show, it’s December, 2015 and we are about to move into a fresh new year, filled with hope and promise.

My goal is to get you really set for success.

Think about this - how many times do you wake up, jump out of bed and really know what you are going to do in your direct sales business each day?

Do you have a written plan? A list of people and action steps on the list?

Most people don’t. However, the top income earners do, and since success leaves clues, let’s share what that scheduling and planning can look like for you to have the success you want.

How much time do you think it’s really going to take for you to build a successful business?

What if you would take one focused hour each day, with specific action steps, and work your business?

I’m going to make this easy, because you don’t even have to have one full hour at a time.

We are going to break that one hour down into fifteen minute segments, with undivided attention. Before long, you might find more than fifteen minutes for each segment, and believe me, your business growth will show it.

The key is to be focused and dedicated. It is going to involve picking up the phone, but what if it’s only for fifteen minutes.

The key is to stick with the Power Hour system, which is what this is called. The challenge is that most people begin to make excuses and find reasons why they are just too busy. But really? Four fifteen minute segments a day - who can’t make that time in their schedule, if they are really committed?

Here are some ideas for those 15 minute segments -

Customer Connection calls/messages - 15 minutes of reaching out to share just your products and ask if you might share a sample, or get together.

Prospecting Connection Calls/messages - 15 minutes of reaching out to share the business side, asking for referrals.

Follow up calls/messages - 15 minutes of following up with people you have talked with in the past about either the products or the business.

Team calls/messages - 15 minutes to reach out to your team and just touch base.

Now, I come from the old school of making phone calls, but more and more people operate with text and Facebook messenger, so that is why I call is calls/messages.

The nice thing about Facebook messenger is that you can see when a message is read!

You can also factor in other blocks of time in your week for other social media tasks such as Blogging, because as you know, I am a huge fan of blogging to create leads and expand your status as an “expert” in your field.

The key, above all, is to put it into your calendar. Those 15 minute segments each day and even if you work full time, you can make this happen. 15 minutes before work, 15 minutes at lunch, 15 minutes right after work, and 15 minutes after dinner. Even with children, getting them self engaged for 15 minutes gets easier and easier.

Another key thing is to create a note on your phone for reminders of people who you need to follow up with, or who come to mind.

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I would love to hear how you are finding this simple process. Are you committed to making it happen? I sure hope so. You will see success. I promise!

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I really do want to hear from you. This world and business needs more connection! Do you have a question or comment for me? Feedback for the show?

Tweet me - @jackieulmer let me know what's on your mind. I'll respond!

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Has this been helpful? I would REALLY appreciate it if you would rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, or wherever you listen.

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 211 and as part of my month long series in giving you tools and ideas to prepare you for an awesome next year, or next quarter, depending on when you are listening in, today we are going to talk about some key steps to consistency in your business.

Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coach

Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.

Consistency in Your Home Business

As I record this show, it’s December, 2015 and we are about to move into a fresh new year, filled with hope and promise.

As you reflect back on how your business has gone this year, ask yourself this question -

Have I been consistent?

Have I been consistent in the areas that I need to for success?

Chances are, if you are not where you want to be, you might be answering those questions with a big NO!

Consistency is your practice to mastery. 10,000 hours to mastery in anything. Malcolm Gladwell - the Outliers.

Notes from Today’s Show:

Start with your why.

Plan your year, month, weeks and day.

Write it down.

Use a calendar.

Create a vision.

Plan and write it down on Sunday, track it at the end of the week. When you know what to do, and when to do it, you will be more relaxed and productive.

Get an Accountability partner.

Focus on your progress and not your results.

Up your game by paying attention to where you can improve.

Taking regular action steps will reinforce consistency, because it becomes a habit.

Ask for feedback.

Grow daily in your process.

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 210 and on today’s show, I’m going to share an idea on journaling and how it really changed so many things for me in my business this past year.

Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coach

Check the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.

Journaling For Home Business Success Last year, my good friend Lisa Grossmann sent me a blank journal for the holidays! On the front, it says - Forever is Composed of NOWS!

I had been contemplating journaling again for a while, and I looked at this as a nudge from my mentor and the universe to get after it!

On a recent show, http://JackieUlmer.com/208, I talked about the passion planner for productivity success. This tool is one I highly recommend.

You can journal in this, too. You can learn more at http://PassionPlanner.com

And, they have a referral program, and it’s not an affiliate program. If you order, I would love if you would enter my email address into the box that asks who referred you - jackieulmer @ gmail.com - and while I already have ordered mine for the year, I love using these as rewards and giveaways, even for the show!

Notes from Today’s Show:

Use a journal for:

Goal Setting Gratitude Thoughts Venting Planning a Strategy Fears Tracking

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You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 209 and on today’s show, I’m going to share some ideas on how to time block for success and sanity in your direct sales business. Do you ever feel scattered about how to get off your own personal treadmill? Wonder how to manage a life, perhaps a job and a family, and still build a business. Let’s cover some productivity ideas in today’s show.Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coachCheck the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.Time Blocking in Your Calendar For Direct Sales SuccessIt’s crazy how we can get on a treadmill of our own creation, juggling too many balls, and not keeping many in the air. You know what I mean, right?If we aren’t careful, we can begin to feel so overwhelmed that we just want to quit the whole thing. But, that’s not a solution we want, either.There are many facets to building a successful direct sales business, and if we aren't careful, we will wear ourselves out and lose track of the things that matter most to us....like our family, our own health and self care and the reasons we started a business to begin with.I want to teach you how to build this business part time, with a full time mindset as you also handle the other important parts of your life.When I first started my direct sales business, I had an all or nothing mindset - if I couldn’t spend 2-3 hours working my business, I just wasn’t going to do anything at all.I was coming at it from an employee mindset.Things totally changed for me when I learned to block time and chunk time.On the last show, http://JackieUlmer.com/208, I talked about the passion planner for productivity success. This tool is one I highly recommend.You can learn more at http://PassionPlanner.comAnd, they have a referral program, and it’s not an affiliate program. If you order, I would love if you would enter my email address into the box that asks who referred you - jackieulmer @ gmail.com - and while I already have ordered mine for the year, I love using these as rewards and giveaways, even for the show!So, let’s talk about blocking and chunking your calendar.Here’s how it works:Be sure your why and goals are written in your Passion Planner so they are visible and front and center every day, and at all times throughout the day.Otherwise, the excuses and procrastination will pile up, right? Most of us have been there.We are ALL already busy beyond belief, stressed to the max. And, now we have this crazy direct sales business we have added in, and how are we ever going to find the time?So, knowing your why will help you MAKE the time, because you will never find the time. I put everything on my calendar and create a to do list in my calendar. It's all in one place.So, start each week with writing in all of the things that are a must do, as in non-negotiable in your life.A jobKid’s activitiesFamily commitmentSelf CareSpiritualThese are examples of things to write in there first.Now, look at the time that is left and see how you can squeeze in small blocks of time to do this VERY important income producing activities.If you can create a POWER HOUR each day, then do it.That is one hour that you focus on nothing but income producing activities.No email, unless you are following up with a customer or prospect.No training or conference calls.NOTHING but those key things that lead you to growth and income.Contacting, inviting, presenting and following up.Phone, text, email, Facebook message, smoke signal - whatever - this is what your power hour is for.If you can’t find an hour, create that hour by finding four 15 minute segments each day. EVERYONE can make this time, if they are serious and committed.For other passive marketing things, such as blogging and content creation, find chunks of time and batch things together. So for instance, I usually record 2-4 podcasts at one sitting. This means I only have to get my microphone and “studio” set up once. And, I can do this in about an hour so it’s pretty cool.I do the same for blogging.Social media is something I squeeze into pockets of unproductive time throughout the day.For other things that happen weekly and monthly, I have those on the calendar too.Networking events - some are weekly and some are monthly.Team communication - a weekly broadcast to the team is on my calendar.Team coaching - I’m in my Facebook group daily, and then do calls at set times, as well.Home Parties and one on ones - getting time blocked on the calendar for this will help ensure that it actually happens.I use Sundays usually to look ahead and plan for my week.And, I use a to do list, and I focus on 3 big things each day that I want to achieve, and that’s it. If I finish and want to add more, then I can. Give this a try and see what happens for you. We are coming into a new year, why not try it out?I LOVE and appreciate reviews!Go to JackieUlmer.com/itunes or JackieUlmer.com/stitcher to leave your review and be entered into a drawing for a free month of coaching.Show notes http://JackieUlmer.com/209I really do want to hear from you. This world and business needs more connection! Do you have a question or comment for me? Feedback for the show?Tweet me - @jackieulmer let me know what's on your mind. I'll respond!and if you have a question for the show, add the hashtag #JackieUlmeror, ask them at JackieUlmer.com/question and include a link to your blog for a link back!Has this been helpful? I would REALLY appreciate it if you would rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, or wherever you listen.Just go to JackieUlmer.com/iTunes - click to view in iTunes and you’ll see the link to reviewsAnd, share the link with friends and team partners!On Stitcher -JackieUlmer.com/stitcherUntil next time - remember this - Hesitation Never Cashed a Check!

You’re Listening to the Street Smart Wealth Podcast, show 208 and on today’s show, I’m going to share a fabulous tool that is a calendar, to do list, goal planning and tracking, motivational and more. If you want to be more productive, this is KEY!Need some coaching to move you forward? My one on one and inner circle programs are LIVE! Are you looking for coaching to be successful in your Network Marketing business? Want to also learn how to generate your own leads online? My Inner Circle Coaching Program may be just what you need. Or, maybe it's one on one coaching. Learn more about both at StreetSmartWealth.com/coachCheck the podcast archives on the blog at JackieUlmer.com for previous episodes if you missed any or are new to the show.Ready to Get Your Calendar Set Up for the Next Year?If you’ve listened for long, you know I am a big fan of using a calendar for success in your business. And, for me, not just an online calendar, but an old fashioned, paper calendar that I can write in, goal set in, create a to do list in and more.And, most of the time, I kind of improvise with a calendar from the office supply store. I’ve tried Franklin Covey and others, and they are okay, but none have ever totally been just the right fit for me.Earlier this year, my good friend Kimber King turned me on to Passion Planners, and it started when she posted some photos on Facebook of her own calendar and day.The more I looked, the more I realized that this is a great tool for anyone in business and who has a busy life with lots of things to put in there. And, who doesn’t right?This is a tool designed to help you with your life, in so many ways beyond just scheduling your calendar and appointments.When you get it, you want to sit down with it and define your goals and dreams, yes DREAMS for the year, and beyond. Then , you can break those down into actionable steps to move you closer to them.Make sure you use it every day to keep on task and keep your goals right in front of you. Let it help you guide your daily decisions as you look at your goals and the tasks you’ve laid out for yourself so you can ask - is this moving me closer to or away from my goals?Having your goals right out in front of you is the first BIG step on taking action on those goals.You can learn more at http://PassionPlanner.comAnd, they have a referral program, and it’s not an affiliate program. If you order, I would love if you would enter my email address into the box that asks who referred you - jackieulmer @ gmail.com - and while I already have ordered mine for the year, I love using these as rewards and giveaways, even for the show!And, one thing that is exciting about this company is that it is a start up, from her garage. At very least, go get inspired by her story and see someone who is fulfilling her purpose and mission.Now, in the next show, I am going to cover time blocking and really USING your calendar for success for things like a Power Hour and how to use small blocks of time for success.But, for today, as we get ready to move into a new year, I want to really encourage you to take action on a new plan for this upcoming new year. This is the time of year when we plan, contemplate and think about what lies ahead for us, and what we want to make happen.Having this visual tool of a passion planner can help you keep those goals in front of you consistently.I LOVE and appreciate reviews!Go to JackieUlmer.com/itunes or JackieUlmer.com/stitcher to leave your review and be entered into a drawing for a free month of coaching.Show notes http://JackieUlmer.com/208I really do want to hear from you. This world and business needs more connection! Do you have a question or comment for me? Feedback for the show?Tweet me - @jackieulmer let me know what's on your mind. I'll respond!and if you have a question for the show, add the hashtag #JackieUlmeror, ask them at JackieUlmer.com/question and include a link to your blog for a link back!Has this been helpful? I would REALLY appreciate it if you would rate the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher, or wherever you listen.Just go to JackieUlmer.com/iTunes - click to view in iTunes and you’ll see the link to reviewsAnd, share the link with friends and team partners!On Stitcher -JackieUlmer.com/stitcherUntil next time - remember this - Hesitation Never Cashed a Check!