The SIGRUN Show

Deberah Bringelson is a world-renowned Business Growth and Empowerment Expert who helps C-Level executives and business leaders take their lives and businesses to the next level. Deberah has been studying quantum physics for 30 years. She is a global authority in producing massive profit and educates others on how to use quantum physics to positively and tremendously impact their personal, professional, and financial freedom.

Deberah and I talk about how her secret sauce, a.k.a. Quantum Physics, performs wonders in the amazing turn-around experience of businesses that were ready to throw in the towel. She shares the Power of 3 Formula that transforms "dying" companies into seven- and eight-figure businesses. Deberah also goes through a sample exercise you can use to help shift your message to change the outcome of your business and your life.

"When you start moving that energy at a quantum level, things open up so much faster." - Deberah Bringelson

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• Deberah's entrepreneurial journey, from politics to turn-around expert
• The Power of 3 Formula and why she believes the third piece is the most significant
• What the Point of Power is
• Why you get results that you don't want
• The first step to changing the outcome in your business and your life
• How to make the shift to allow positivity in your life
• How crucial your role and mindset is as a business leader
• Why companies have Deberah hire people for them
• The relevance of asking "feel" questions
• A daily practice that helps set the outcome of her day

Connect with Deberah Bringelson:

• DeberahBringelson.com

• Grab your free 7-Step Business Transformation Blueprint

Join me at Selfmade Summit 2020

Be the first to grab your tickets to the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs - Selfmade Summit 2020! Join our waitlist to receive super early-bird offers, news, and announcements leading up to Selfmade Summit 2020, the inaugural conference that will change your business - and life - forever.

To join Selfmade Summit 2020 waitlist, visit www.sigrun.com/selfmadesummit today!

Want to support and be part of the launch of the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs? Join the Selfmade Summit 2020 Launch group!

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The venue, audio,video, speaker gifts, hair and makeup - these are only a few of the many items to add to your budget list when putting together a live event. Many dread the responsibilities of planning a live event, believing the rewards will not balance the cost or thinking it could end up a failure.

In this episode, I talk about the factors you need to think about when budgeting for live events of different sizes. I share the fears I've had about doing live events as well as how I got the courage and confidence to overcome my fears. And I explain the key things I learned from managing live events and identify the different event elements according to price range.

"Start small and build up the confidence and courage for bigger events." - Sigrun

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• How I developed the confidence to put together a five-day event
• Three crucial questions to ask yourself before budgeting for your event
• How to budget for hotel room charges, food, and beverages
• How I'm advertising my upcoming conference in Iceland
• The benefits of a special ticketing system
• The vital element to look for with event venue administration
• Why hiring a photographer for your event is worth the investment
• How to capture testimonials during your event
• Why it's important to work with a professional event agency
• How to benefit financially even if your event is free
• My goal for Selfmade Summit 2020

Resources Mentioned:

• Eventbrite

Join me at Selfmade Summit 2020

Be the first to grab your tickets to the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs - Selfmade Summit 2020! Join our waitlist to receive super early-bird offers, news, and announcements leading up to Selfmade Summit 2020, the inaugural conference that will change your business - and life - forever.

To join Selfmade Summit 2020 waitlist, visit www.sigrun.com/selfmadesummit today!

Want to support and be part of the launch of the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs? Join the Selfmade Summit 2020 Launch group!

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Terra Bohlmann is passionate about serving and helping women entrepreneurs with their signature offer. After working for a Top 5 consulting company, she kickstarted her entrepreneurial journey by creating the Business Map Method. Terra ran the Houston department for eWomen network, the largest women's networking organization in North America , she's a former Forbes Magazine Coaches Council Member and has been featured in The Huffington Post and Ladies Home Journal.

Terra joins me today to share the structure of her discovery calls and the lessons she's learnt from the thousands of calls she has made throughout her entrepreneurial journey. We talk about the elements of a sales call and which parts of the process you can automate to streamline your process. Terra and I also discuss the different sales personalities of women entrepreneurs and explains how to change your mindset so you can get over the fear of rejection.

"For an idea to become a business, you have to have a plan. For that business to become profitable, you have to take consistent action." - Terra Bohlmann

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• The one thing Terra loved to do more than anything when she was a consultant
• What led her to business coaching
• How Terra found her niche
• How long it took Terra to reach a six-figure business and design a scalable business model
• What makes Terra's course different to others
• What women entrepreneurs do that causes paralysis during discovery calls
• How Terra prepares for sales calls and what her goal is for each call
• What a Trigger Question is and how Terra uses this to maximize the conversation with the client
• How long you should wait before following-up on your lead
• Three things that will happen after your discovery call
• The primary ways Terra gets clients and why she gives referral gifts

Resources Mentioned:

• Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters

• Acuity Scheduling
• Dubsado

Connect with Terra Bohlmann:

• Website

• Take the Quiz! What's Your Sales Personality Quiz

Introducing the Selfmade Summit 2020 in Reykjavik, Iceland

Be the first to grab your tickets for the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs - The Selfmade Summit 2020! Join our waitlist to receive super early-bird offers, news, and announcements leading up to the Selfmade Summit inaugural conference that will change your business - and life - forever.

To join the Selfmade Summit 2020 waitlist, visit www.sigrun.com/selfmadesummit today!

Want to support and be part of the launch of the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs? Join the Selfmade Summit 2020 Launch Group!

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I was a child when I knew that I was meant to stand on stage and inspire others. Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have stood in front of hundreds of people - and even gave a TEDx talk - in the hopes of pursuing my childhood dream. Now, this dream led me to go to places I have never been and meet interesting people that have touched my life one way or another. This same dream will bring me in front of thousands of people as I prepare for the largest conference for female online entrepreneurs - the Selfmade Summit 2020.

Today, I share why I'm hosting this much-anticipated conference. I dive into the journey that led me to choose the venue, event concept, and even the historical significance of our chosen conference dates. I also share when the registration is officially opening as well as how you can support and be part of this momentous event.

"This event had to be about equality and entrepreneurship." - Sigrun

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• The turning point that led me to follow my passion for inspiring others
• The journey of choosing the conference venue
• Magical experiences and national holidays waiting for conference participants
• Why I changed the event name from Women Entrepreneurship Forum to Selfmade Summit
• Who the event is for and activities to expect at the conference
• Additional teams and workforce we had to hire to help with the event preparation and operation

Resources Mentioned:

• TEDx Talk: Be Inspired. Think Big. Take Action.
• Join the Selfmade Summit Launch Team Group

Join me at the Selfmade Summit 2020

Be the first to grab your tickets to the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs - The Selfmade Summit 2020! Join our waitlist to receive super early-bird offers, news, and announcements leading up to the Selfmade Summit 2020 inaugural conference that will change your business - and life - forever.

To join the Selfmade Summit 2020 waitlist, visit www.sigrun.com/selfmadesummit today!

Want to support and be part of the launch of the largest international conference for women entrepreneurs? Join the Selfmade Summit 2020 Launch Team Facebook group!

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Amy Woods is a public speaker, podcast host, and the owner of a creative agency that specializes in repurposed content. Amy works with podcasters, bloggers, and vloggers as well as busy business owners and entrepreneurs who don't have the time to reuse the 'treasures' they already have, which is their existing content. When she is not busy doing wonders for her clients, Amy appreciates life by traveling, skiing, eating, and enjoying life with her two young boys.

Amy joins me today to share how to multiply your content to maximize its value. We discuss the different ways to reuse existing content according to each social media platform and why you should post the original material on your website. Amy also shares with me why repurposing content is more than copy-pasting it from one platform to another, and the most important thing to keep in mind when repurposing your material.

"Create content with repurposing in mind." - Amy Woods

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• What caused Amy to actualize her dream of being an online entrepreneur
• The starting point of repurposing content
• Why live video is the ultimate form of content among the rest
• The right way of repurposing a video
• Why it's not advisable to post your Facebook Live
• What your audience doesn't want to see on your video
• When the content-repurposing planning starts
• How to increase your ability to get found by search engines
• The ultimate goal of repurposing content

Resources Mentioned:

• Slideshare

• YouTube
• Pinterest

Connect with Amy Woods:

• Content 10x

• LinkedIn
• Facebook

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Procrastination and lack of time is an all too common excuse for many entrepreneurs who can't seem to meet their goals and get the work done. We all have 24 hours in our day - no more, no less. So, what do you truly think is the biggest problem with creating online courses, and how do we solve it?

In this episode I share how I (and others) have made time not only to create online courses but also to finish them. I share one of the best ways to overcome procrastination and give yourself the energy to tackle the forever-pending tasks on your to-do list. I also explain what to do the next time you want to use time as an excuse when you're not willing to do the work necessary to finish the job.

"It's never about time. It's about being willing to do the work that's needed to get you what you want."- Sigrun

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• How we tackled two big projects in our home before the day hit 3PM
• The crucial factor for getting things done in a shorter amount of time
• How I encouraged my SOMBA community to come up with a new and free online course in a week
• How we doubled the participation of SOMBA members in this year's online course challenge
• The strategies SOMBA members used to make time for the online course challenge

Choose the Right Course for You - FREE!

Our SOMBA Summer School participants have been hard at work this summer creating The Ultimate List of Free 4-Week Summer Online Courses. Choose as many of the 260 FREE courses as you like as long as you promise to provide feedback. Languages and topics vary from business, health, music, mindset, and more. All courses start on July 15th.

So, what are you waiting for? Check out The Ultimate List of Free 4-Week Summer Online Courses and sign up now!

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Patricia Lohan is a successful entrepreneur, speaker and Feng Shui expert who has helped thousands achieve great things and live their dreams through the power of their outer world - their environment, especially their homes. She is the author of the book The Happy Home, where she talks about the connection between your living space and your happiness, health, and wealth.

Patricia joins me today to share how the way you arrange your office space makes you successful in business. We talk about why you should be mindful of the things you put in your living spaces, as well as how Feng Shui works like a magnet in your life. Patricia also shares with me the top five mistakes people make when designing their working environment and how setting up your space the right way can help you achieve maximum positive impact in your life and your business.

"Make your home a vision for your future." - Patricia Lohan

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• How Patricia was introduced to Feng Shui
• How applying her Feng Shui knowledge impacted her family and her parents' business
• What Patricia did to fast-track her brick and mortar business
• Patricia's biggest drivers for her success
• Where to position your desk and your back in the office
• How the visual cues in your office determine the direction of your life and business
• How to create clear boundaries between work and leisure using your space

Connect with Patricia Lohan:

• Patricia Lohan Website

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube

My Challenge for You:

Share your biggest Feng Shui takeaway from Patricia Lohan and what you can improve in your space to set it up for success.

1. Follow me on Instagram at @sigruncom.
2. Create a post or an Insta Story sharing your biggest takeaway from the Feng Shui tips Patricia discussed in this episode.
3. Tag me in your Instagram feed or Insta Story.

Grab Your FREE Plan Your Profits Success Guide

Are you ready to maximize your profits as an online entrepreneur? Scaling your business and increasing your revenue doesn't magically happen! It takes planning and strategy to make it happen. Learn how smart, savvy entrepreneurs plan their business for success with my free Plan Your Profits Success Guide.

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Mark Schaefer is a world-renowned speaker and educator of graduate marketing subjects at Rutgers University. His clients include global brands such as Dell, Adidas, and the US Air Force to name a few. He has also made guest appearances on national media channels such as CNN, CBS News, and The New York Times. He is also a best-selling author of seven books, which he wrote in the last ten years, that has been translated into 12 different languages and used as study materials in over 50 universities. Mark recently launched his book Marketing Rebellion, which ranks as number one in the Marketing and Advertising categories on Amazon.

Mark joins me today to share the basic principles discussed in his new book, Marketing Rebellion, where he identifies the lies and secrets in the marketing industry. He explains the crucial mindset change that today's marketers and advertisers need to make as well as what to do as business leaders about adjusting to the changes in marketing trends. Mark also shares the root of what businesses should be doing in marketing and what's missing in today's marketing according to the Father of Marketing himself, Philip Kotler.

"Psychology, sociology, anthropology - marketing is all things human." - Mark Schaefer

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• Why writing a book is a huge family commitment
• The tipping point that drove Mark to write his new book
• What the marketing industry says about the statement "Loyalty is dead"
• The new, current, and effective Marketing Department of businesses today
• Why people don't believe businesses and ads anymore
• The three phases of marketing and advertising
• The only demographic that's making time to view the ads on Facebook
• Why small businesses have a big advantage over big companies in the current marketing rebellion
• What makes it hard for gigantic companies to make the shifts to humanized marketing
• What businesses should have to connect with today's consumers
• The problems Mark addressed in his previous books

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode #5: How to Become Known in 30 Months or Less with Mark Schaefer

Connect with Mark Schaefer:

• Businesses Grow Website

• Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins Book
• Known: The Handbook for Building and Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age Book
• The Content Code: Six Essential Strategies to Ignite Your Content, Your Marketing, and Your Business Book
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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If you're ready to take control of your business and see massive results, register today to join SOMBA - The Online MBA Program for online entrepreneurs.

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Merilyn Wilson Beretta is a business advisor and mentor for self-made entrepreneurs and CEOs. For over 25 years, she has helped business leaders develop their leadership skills, implement change management strategies, and increase their personal and professional effectiveness. Today, she focuses on helping female entrepreneurs transform into powerhouse female leaders in their industry through her group coaching program.

Merilyn joins me on today's client success story episode to share how she achieved 23K in revenue within two months of joining SOMBA Momentum. We talk about why she decided to join SOMBA and the aspects she found most enjoyable and helpful for her business. Merilyn shares with me how she structured the launch of her group coaching program, why she offered free strategy call sessions during her launch, and how those sessions impacted her conversion rates for her launch.

"You can't do it alone. You do need like-minded people around you - and people at different levels of their journeys." - Merilyn Wilson Beretta

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• How Merilyn turned her offline business into an online business
• Why she decided to join SOMBA
• What Merilyn loved the most about the SOMBA Momentum program
• How she earned 23K in revenue in two short months after joining SOMBA Momentum
• The strategy Merilyn used to launch her group coaching program
• Why she offered free strategy sessions during her launch
• How offering free strategy calls impacted the conversion rate of launching Merilyn'sgroup coaching program
• Her upcoming mini-launch
• Her goal for achieving 6-figures by the end of the year
• Why Merilyn decided to do more live group coaching sessions and how she plans to scale it

Build a WIldly Successful Online Business - Join SOMBA Today!

Are you ready to make this year your best year in online business? Learn the business framework and strategy that has been proven to help entrepreneurs like you grow their business to become wildly successful, six-figure businesses! Join SOMBA, the only year-long MBA course and mastermind program designed to help you avoid the pitfalls that most entrepreneurs face, learn the proven strategies and techniques that have helped countless entrepreneurs go from business idea to wildly successful online businesses, and a proven path to successfully launch your business and consistently gain and keep new clients.

If you're ready to take control of your business and see massive results, register today to join SOMBA - The Online MBA Program for online entrepreneurs.

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Iris Seng is an 80% architect and 20% sidepreneur from Germany who helps entrepreneurs create brand stories. Her experience as an architect and team leader for more than two and a half decades play significant roles in her desire to empower women to show up and make an impact by telling stories.

Iris joins me today to share how she transformed her business from free membership to paid group coaching. We dives into how the SOMBA program helped Iris unlock the key to growing her business while on summer holiday, as well as how Iris found the action-takers she was looking for as a mentor and entrepreneur. We also talk about how Iris picked her excellent business idea, that enables her to have a sustainable business on top of her full-time job.

"The self-esteem that I got as a mentor and as a sidepreneur - that's a benefit for my role as a leader in the company as well." - Iris Seng

In This Episode of The Sigrun Show:

• The turning point that led Iris to give up the membership group she built five years ago
• What inspired her to start mentoring other women
• How Iris discovered her zone of genius
• The strategy she used to launch and grow her online course
• How applying what she learnt in SOMBA impacted her business
• What led her to take time from her summer holiday to create a course

Resources Mentioned:

• #61: Build an Online Business on the Side as a Teacher with Gyda Gudjonsdottir

Build a WIldly Successful Online Business - Join SOMBA Today!

Are you ready to make this year your best year in online business? Learn the business framework and strategy that has been proven to help entrepreneurs like you grow their business to become wildly successful, six-figure businesses! Join SOMBA, the only year-long MBA course and mastermind program designed to help you avoid the pitfalls that most entrepreneurs face, learn the proven strategies and techniques that have helped countless entrepreneurs go from business idea to wildly successful online businesses, and a proven path to successfully launch your business and consistently gain and keep new clients.

If you're ready to take control of your business and see massive results, register today to join SOMBA - The Online MBA Program for online entrepreneurs.

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