Fear Is NOT A Growth Strategy

© 2009 Linda Feinholz.

Businesses are not build on fear – they’re build on optimism.

Moreover – the companies that succeed, that thrive, and that last over time are those run by people who can separate out the noise from the naysayers chatter and locate the opportunities that surface.

As Amy C. Crosper, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine puts it, “It’s bad enough that Detroit is wheezing and Rome is burining and all hell has broken loose, but what’s worse is that the situation is making normally rational people act like loonies.”

You and I have been here before – fear makes us irrational. I’ve listened to business leaders declare that cutting is the strategy to follow, instead of growing. They are not equal choices in business. Never have been. Never will be.

And people who pour their time into rationalizing cutting are often missing their golden opportunity to Be The Game Changer.

When I talk about changing the game with my consulting and coaching clients, I come at it from Read more

January 31, 2009 | Filed Under Inspiration, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Time for YOU to catch up…

Next Up on The Spark Effect internet radio show – Listen to the replay of Monday’s show here.

Ken Krell of The Really USEFUL Show –

“How to Keep your business UP in a down time—in 4 easy steps”

AND Catch up on Linda’s Teleseminars:

“Did you hear LINDA’s Most Important Calls of Her Entrepreneurial Career?” Her FREE Teleseminars on

“7 Keys For How You Can Make 2009 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER” - Register for the REPLAY HERE

“Unclogging Your Business Arteries” - Register for the FREE REPLAY HERE
Don’t miss out on harnessing the energy of what’s about to happen, and riding this big wave of opportunity in 2009.

Get ready for a very powerful and successful 2009 — for all of us.

January 30, 2009 | Filed Under Announcements | Leave a Comment 

Catching up with all of you

You got that RIGHT!

There was no word from me last week… I was so full getting all the pieces together to launch The Business Accelerator Club and the F’REE preview calls that I did, AND heading out for 3 wonderful intensive days with my own business coach that it was only half written.

I took a fresh look at what it would take to get it out to you and decided to let it fill this week’s spot instead.

By now we’ve had a new President take office. My emails were flooded for days with messages from friends who were there for all the events – what a kick to see history up close in the making. I hope you and your family are inspired!

2009 is going to be a pivotal year in so many ways – I strongly believe that and I strongly believe in networking and grouping up with like-minded people. In fact, I believe in the power of the mastermind so much, I invested 5 figures to mastermind with 6 figure women in 2009. Of course, my REALLY SMART Business Accelerator Club members are about to burst with excitement because they know they will have access to me as I reap the rewards of my own investment.

So, I have a question for you: Are you ready to invest in yourself and your company today?

As we close out last year and open a new one it’s a powerful time to make a fresh beginning. I know because the same is happening for my own business. I’ll be growing and best of all, YOU can come along too!

Don’t miss out — I’ve posted the recordings of the FREE teleseminars I hosted last Wednesday and this past Monday. Go here, register and see all the details for each of those calls so you can listen to the strategies I shared for how to grow the business you dream of this year. AND if you want to get a couple of new tools you can use right NOW – I’ve posted the second audio there as well.

Then SIGN UP for The Business Accelerator Club. I’m offering my blog readers the chance to save $200 on the first month. This offer is only available for the first 20 spots. So grab yours now right here.

January 29, 2009 | Filed Under Announcements | Leave a Comment 

Success Quote

“There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.”
John F. Kennedy

January 15, 2009 | Filed Under Quotes | Leave a Comment 

Change 1 DISTRACTION And You Can Change It All!

I wish I could tell you that there are ‘perfect’ environments and set ups for getting your work done perfectly. There aren’t! YOU need to create them for yourself, whether you’re in a home business, in shared office space or you’ve got the corner office to yourself. So, you need to know what make YOU productive or distracted.

I find myself nostalgic at times for the ‘real’ world – an office where I arrive at a set time, leave at a set time, and was undistracted by other things in my environement. A feeling of relaxation washes over me with the ‘memories.’

The irony is that there were plenty of distractions in those offices too.

Ask yourself:

“What are the trade-offs I’m making by how I use my office set up?”

Grab a piece of paper and note them down. I very specifically asked about ‘trade-offs’ because there definitely are several – things you’re aware of about your current set up, that you’ve forgotten may have actually solve annoyances where you were before.

AND solutions you thought you’d taken that have bred unexpected challenges of their own.

List them so you can weigh them and solve them this week – and get your attention and energy back where you’d rather have it during the times you’ve set designated for ‘work.’

January 14, 2009 | Filed Under Catalyst Action Tip | Leave a Comment 

NEW Program Launches

Introducing…


*ATTENTION* Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders:

Are You Ready to Take the Guesswork Out of How to Build Your Business Faster and Easier and Leverage What You Already Know Into Low-Cost Highly-Profitable NEW Streams of Easy Income?

“Just Imagine How Much You’ll LOVE Your Business and Your Life When You Learn My Personal Results Building Secrets On How You Too, Can Transform Your Current Overwhelming Business Into An Easy Success!“

Join This Exciting Coaching Program and Get Targeted, Easy to Use “How to” Buisiness Building Information and Mentoring Each Month via Phone, Internet and Email—Personally From Me—A Coach Who Takes A Real Interest In YOUR Success!

Click here to read all the details and see what’s in store for you in this great program…

“Monthly group coaching by phone, uncovering low cost highly profitable new streams of income AND refining your management techniques to bring them to market and get you further, faster, easier“

“I just got off of a 1 on 1 coaching session with Linda and she gave me a really easy-to-implement idea that’s going to add at least $120,000 to my bottom line this year. I am so glad that I joined her mastermind and her Inner Circle, and I cannot wait for the next idea that she gives me” – Maritza Parra, San Antonio

This program includes…

  • LIVE Monthly “Business Building Productivity Tune Up” call with Linda
  • LIVE Monthly “Business Building Productivity Tune Up Q and A” call with Linda
  • LIVE Monthly “New Income Streams” call with Linda
  • LIVE Monthly “New Income Streams Q and A” call with Linda
  • Priceless Access to Like-minded Entrepreneurs to network, market, collaborate, share ideas, brainstorm and joint venture
  • CDs and Online Digital Audio Recordings of each and every Group call with Linda
  • Ongoing opportunities for private laser coaching calls with Linda
  • Online Private Accountability Journal to keep you on track and getting fast results
  • Special Discounts on new products and programs
  • Weekly e-mailed Newsletter with tips to boost your results
  • Online Mini Audio-Course and weekly reminders
  • All of the Amazing Bonuses which are yours to keep forever

* Investing in your Success Circle Coaching Club is NO RISK whatsoever, because you can cancel your membership at anytime.

“I have been working with Linda Feinholz for 6 months and it’s been so valuable. Linda has had fantastic insights, provided valuable information and she has helped create a simple system that enables me to cut through my obstacles and distractions.

I’ve been able to set a clear Vision for myself and my team has measurable goals.

I’ve been able to use her Time Mastery system and it has given me back 3 hours a day to focus on creating high payoff results. I couldn’t be more pleased.” – Dave A. San Diego

If you’d like to join the rest of the folks around the world using these practical steps to boost your results, click here and watch your email for a link to the FR’EE call introducing this new program. A LIMITED number of people will be joining this fabulous program, so take this opportunity to grab one of the spots now!

January 13, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Next Up on The Spark Effect internet radio show

Monday, January 12th 10 a.m. PT – Listen to replays here.

Jay Abrams of Abrams Valuation – “Red Alert! Last Chance To Transfer Your Wealth?”

The best laid plans, the ones you’ve worked on for years, even decades, are about to be taken from you.

That’s right – you’ve been planning to transfer your business or personal assets to others in your family… real estate, stocks, other wealth… The window of opportunity for parents to pass their wealth to their kids with the current favorable tax terms has better than 50% chance of closing in 2009. Did you know that the IRS is pushing to get legislation through to restrict valuation discounts.

What does that mean for a business owner or someone planning to transfer assets to children? SHARPLY increasing estate gift taxes! Nationally recognized valuation expert Jay Abrams, of Abrams Valuation, joins Linda to explain the impact on your estate planning.

So, don’t sit on it! You need to understand how valuations are currently calculated because NOW is the time to act!

January 12, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

5 WAYS TO BE MORE PRODUCTIVE IN BUSINESS

© 2009 Linda Feinholz

If you join me at my home office you’ll think to yourself “Linda’s got it made! Great space, no interruptions, a nice leisurely pace.”

What you won’t spot are the challenges that creep in when you step out of a business office setting. The separation between work life and home life dissolves and a new version of multi-tasking sets in. Feed the cat, check the email, take out the barrels to the street, run to catch that client call, move the laundry from washer to dryer.

This is the reality of the home office: a new set of distractions and interruptions, a new game board waiting for a new set of rules, of structures for how to use time and energy. It’s based on my own experiences in both of those environments, and those of my colleagues and clients.

Every once in a while a regret creeps in – wishing for the hard wired start and stop times and disciplines and boundaries of working in an office settingI thought I’d share some of Read more

January 11, 2009 | Filed Under Productivity Tools | Leave a Comment 

A VERY Special Announcement

I know… I’m late! BUT I have good reason as you’ll see below!

The New Year always brings hope of more success for the coming year. If you’ve been getting focused on strategies to get you there… congrats!

If not, what has you stuck?

2008 was an interesting year for me. I learned so much, traveled the world, connected with a wonderful bunch of MasterMind buddies, savvy marketers, gurus and under-the-radar superstars you’ve never heard of.

I’ve been on the the scene with my consulting and coaching services,and helped quite a few folks up their game… and start winning fast.

But one of the most amazing things I did last year was help entrepreneurs and professionals step into new identifies for themselves, tune up their productivity, and shape new visions that have them energized and IN ACTION on what they WILL create this coming year…

I’ve taken the work we’ve been doing and created a new program for YOU and it’s launching just days from now!

It’s a powerhouse program for those of you who want more… much MORE. I’ve put a QUICK PEEK at the bottom of this newsletter – under the Featured Success Tools. If you want to shift from thinking about how you might grow your success, to taking ACTION on it – The Business Accelerator Club is for YOU.

Join me on my preview call Wednesday January 14th when I tell you ALL about the program. Click here and register for your spot on the FR’EE call introducing this new program. The call in information will be sent to you.

I look forward to helping you create all the success you dream of for yourself!

January 9, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Success Quote

“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”
Golda Meir

January 7, 2009 | Filed Under Quotes | Leave a Comment 

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