My parents and my 2 sisters and their families will be there so 2 little nieces and 1 nephew running around (and one yet to be determined in my youngest sister’s belly).   Mark, the kids and I should get 5-6 good ski days on the mountain.   Skiing is something that we really enjoy as a family.

I am looking forward to getting a chance to unwind, relax and reflect on what a wonderful year it has been.  I hope you will make the time to do the same.

I wish you all the best this holiday and into the new year!

For solo entrepreneurs in particular, you are often your brand and that brand needs to have a face.  People make a connection when they see who they are working with.  Your face should be prominent on your website, on your business cards, blogs, and anytime you are reaching out to a new audience.

And not just your face- your voice too.  Videos are a powerful way to have people really see you in action.  Get a video up on your website or get your own YouTube site and record a video on something that you are promoting, launching or on a important topic that you want to discuss.  Not only do people enjoying watching what you have to say, but search engines love video material, so it is great for organic ranking.   Don’t obsess over the quality of the footage and the subtlety of the lighting.  Get the video shot, post it on your site and get it done.  Progress…not Perfection.

If you are not comfortable promoting yourself, than who will?  Tell people what you do, get your face associated with your business and unleash your inner superstar.

I tell you this because I can promise you that when Ms.Kline started her career- she was not making anywhere near that amount.  What she did well was showcase her unique style in her business and she created awesome results.  Over time, she grew her business and became known as an expert.  And THEN, she was able to command much higher fees.

How can YOU become a premier expert in YOUR field- check out my free call to find out- http: www.briasimpson.com/makemoremoney.

-You charge by the hour and your fee is no more than $100/$150 per hour

-You don’t have a “premier signature system” that you take your clients through OR your signature system is not unique or powerful enough

-You aren’t confident enough about your abilities to consider yourself an “expert”

-You’ve accepted slow growth as inevitable

Do any of these apply to you?  To learn how to overcome these “stuck points”, and many more, so you can become known as a premier leader in your field (and charge accordingly!)- enroll in my FREE teleclass, happening this Friday- http://www.briasimpson.com/makemoremoney.

At one point, Kendall asked some of her platinum clients (of which I was one) to speak on stage about our growth over the past year.  I spoke about how I’ve transitioned from a low-paid life coach on balance to a 6-figure business and marketing mentor this year.  I told the audience how I LOVE what I do- helping others vastly accelerate their income using my 6-figure business blueprint- so they can live their values and enjoy their freedom.

Well, much to my surprise, the coaches and entrepreneurs in the audience not only related to my experience- many o f them decided to invest with me on the spot. My Platinum coaching group leapt from five to ten members in 48 hours (and I had to turn a few people away because I had committed to only limiting the group to ten).

The lesson for me, and for you, is that when we get the kinks ironed out and create a business that is in alignment with our most powerful, authentic selves, magical experiences begin.  Mentors show up in our lives.  Opportunities appear.  And it’s up to us to seize those opportunities.

I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to find your authentic self as an entrepreneur.  My business tripled this year, and I expect it to triple again next year- primarily because I am stepping into my highest self, even if others don’t like it.  I’m 100% ME and that feels really good.  My focus is on helping others quickly grow their businesses- just as I have- because I genuinely care that they are able to live their values and enjoy the lifestyle they want.  That  type of freedom requires earning good money so I want to help my clients do exactly that.

What result do you really care about?  How can YOU help others with your unique strengths?  Focus here first, and then grow.  It’s the only path to powerful success.

So, for today, I just want to express appreciation- and encourage you to do the same.  Life is a whole lot better when our attention is on expansion and gratitude.

So, I worried about the investment and did it anyway.  And I just reminded myself what I truly believe- when you step up in a way that pulls your forward, opportunities arise to help you get there.

Lo and behold, at here event, I not only filled my Platinum coaching program- I started taking deposits for my next one in 2010!  This was not something I expected.  (And, FYI, I do offer private coaching with me in my Platinum programs and don’t foresee giving that up- since I love fully participating in my client’s transformations).

I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to share my Platinum coaching program with coaches and entrepreneurs I didn’t know before and am thrilled with the level of motivation and determination of my new clients. 2010 will be an amazing year for me, both in the mentoring I receive and the mentoring I give others, and I wish the same for all of you!

I made the mistake recently of responding to a friend’s request about what I charge for my platinum coaching services and answering right away- while we were jogging no less!  Although I still believe she will will invest in my services, it was a wake-up call that I need to get better at waiting to present my fees.  Even when asked on the spot.