Time Management for Slackers II

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Monday Morning Motivators – May 11, 2009
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Enjoy your java with an eclectic collection of tips and ideas to use today and to get energized for the week ahead. Subscribing and unsubscribing at www.mondaymorningmotivators.com

“There is no better inspiration than a deadline!”–Debbie Mumm

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Table of Contents
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1. Time Management for Slackers II - Linda Fayerweather
2. Scheduling time for Social Media - Rebecca Booth
3. The Awakened Entrepreneur Notices Messages - Pat Altvater
4. 29% Solution - Paula Frazier
5. Fine Print

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1. Time Management for Slackers
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Week Two! KNOW YOUR PERSONAL CLOCK. We all have an internal clock that lets us know when we think best, work best, relate best and handle the mundane best. If you are a morning person for verbal activities, schedule your networking then. If you are an afternoon thinker, make sure you allow yourself the time to do that. Even though you can’t adjust everyone to fit your schedule, knowing our peak times means we will become mindful of our best time to do our best work!

Week One! GET MOVING.

Copyright 2009 Linda Fayerweather
Outsource your Weaknesses
Changing Lanes LLC
www.ChangingLanes.biz


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Scheduling time for Social Media
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If you’ve been out and about socializing on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, you’ve probably reached the point where you’re wondering am “I using my time wisely?” Welcome to the wonderful world of social media! The solution is quite simple: budget how much time you’re going to spend on each site. The social networking scene is exploding with new networks and more group discussions. Pick and choose the networks you see best fitting your business. Network where your target market is. Network where your clients are. While 10 minutes a day might be enough for a small business owner; 30 minutes or more isn’t too much for your sales staff or PR person.

PS Flip me an email describing what you do in 125 characters or less. (Yes, I’m stealing the idea from Twitter, but thought it might help you to hone your 10 second commercial) I’ll publish the best description in my next MMM!
Copyright 2009 Rebecca Booth
Marketing Goddess
Imagine That!
419.855.3399
Celebrating 10 years of delivering results for our clients.
www.rebeccaboothmarketinggoddess.com
www.marketinginabox.biz

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3. The Awakened Entrepreneur Notices Messages
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Have you met some interesting new people lately? Ever notice how sometimes the same message or theme keeps coming up, delivered by different people?
The awakened entrepreneur pays attention to these coincidences and looks for the underlying meaning. Sometimes these messages are positive, like a compliment, and sometimes negative, like a complaining customer. However, staying aware to the real meaning behind it helps you grow and evolve.
So ask yourself:
“What is this message telling me?”
“Is there something I haven’t faced and so I have created this experience?”
“What can I learn from this?”
By becoming aware of the deeper meaning behind the coincidences in your life and allowing yourself to be open to the real gift behind the message, you will transform your life into one that is more fulfilling and peaceful.

Copyright 2009 by Pat Altvater
Transforming Bodies and Minds
http://www.outsmartweight.com
http://www.transformationsinstitute.com
http://www.ignitethepowerwithinbook.com
419-344-6613


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4. 29% Solution
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Dear MMM Readers,

As someone that relies completely on word-of-mouth to build my businesses, I’ve found The 29% Solution written by leading referral marketing expert Dr. Ivan Misner, to be instrumental in my success. He offers 52 weekly networking success strategies (one per week) and specific actions to take to experience success through focused, purposeful networking efforts. I look forward to sharing them with you in the coming weeks.

WEEK 1 – SET NETWORKING GOALS
“Networking seems to be one of those things that many people do as a reaction to no or slow business. It often gets forgotten. It is rarely treated as an integral part of how we grow our businesses. Not only is it frequently neglected, but most people are haphazard in their approach to networking, and far from systematic. This approach to networking can keep you from ever getting close to the 29%. This first strategy helps you avoid the pitfalls of treating networking as an afterthought – as something far less than what is can be for your business.”

This week define SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and timed) goals to support your referral marketing efforts by answering these questions:

1. How much revenue do you need to come from referrals in the next year?
2. How many networking functions will you attend each month to build your network?
3. How many qualified referrals do you need each week to make it happen? Feel free to make use of the Referral Pipeline Calculator at http://www.referralinstitute-va.com.
4. Which 3 organizations or associations will you actively participate in to create visibility, credibility and to connect with your target market?
5. What 5 things will you do differently to effectively build, educate and motivate the people in your network?

Last week I had the privilege of meeting Lisa Nichols from The Secret. One of the things she shared is that information without action is basically a GREAT IDEA! Be sure to put your best ideas in motion!!!

Paula Frazier is a referral marketing trainer, consultant and keynote speaker. She is an Executive Director for BNI and part of a select team of Master Trainers for Referral Institute. Paula’s business networking articles have been published internationally. She is also acknowledged in the New York Times best seller, Truth or Delusion – Busting Networkings Biggest Myths. Check out #33, Delusion with a twist! Paula can be contacted at paula@referralinstitute-va.com.