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Wow! 2010 has certainly started off with a BANG!

I’ve just returned from my mentor, Kendall SummerHawk’s, Platinum Inner Circle live retreat in Tucson. I’ve finally decided on my ‘spirit archetype statement’ AND I’ve managed to complete my ‘profit pyramid™’ so that I can plan my marketing strategies for 2010. My Bold Goal for 2010 is in place as is my 60-day Bold Goal. I’m on a roll. In fact, I could say that I’m already riding the crest of the [t]Sunami Of Success™ (teeheehee!) All that in under 10 days!

Alright! Let’s get YOU started off on the right foot (or the left if that’s your predominant one) as well …

We’ve spent quite a bit of time on setting Bold Goals recently. Now, I want to take a few minutes to help you

□       determine where your current ‘money speedometer’ is and

□       set your ‘new money speedometer’.

For this exercise, you’ll use the gross amount, before any expenses, of all money you’ve brought in – it all counts.

□       Look at your total income for each month over the past year*

□       Select the five highest months and add them up

□       Divide by 5

This represents your ‘current money speedometer’.

Now, choose a number just outside your comfort zone. There are reasons for this:

If you stay in your comfort level, it won’t create incentive for you to earn more

If you go too far out of your comfort zone, it won’t be a believable number to you and you’ll likely give up trying to attain it very quickly.

□       Write down your ‘new money speedometer’ goal

□       Write down the date by which you want to achieve it

□       Post it where you can see it every day

Naturally, during an actual coaching session, we go a lot deeper into this exercise. This is the bare-bones version but, if you actually put it into action, it will get you to your goal.

Once you achieve your goal, set a new ‘new money speedometer’ to keep pushing the boundaries of your beliefs.

If you need help, if you’re ready for a coach, or if you want to find out more about what I offer, contact me at Susan@SueCrutcher.com  As I mentioned earlier, in January and February, I am offering private coaching sessions at HALF PRICE! Limited space available as my calendar is filling quickly. To get your name on the list NOW, e-mail me at Susan@SueCrutcher.com  with ‘private coaching session special’ in the subject line.

To your success…

Sue Crutcher, CMMSC, CPC, RRPr, CPTN-CPT

Money, Marketing and Soul Coach; Life Empowerment Mentor; Baby Steps to Success Expert

Creator of [t]Sunami Of Success™ Program 

Are you aware that there are FREE RESOURCES on my website? Check out the 30-60 second audio message updated weekly on “Tuesday Tidbits”; request my FREE REPORT: “5 simple steps you can take now to ensure that 2010 is a profitable year for you and your business” and/or sign up for my monthly “Sue’s News” e-zine. Where? www.SueCrutcher.com 

PS – have a ‘burning question’ after reading this blog? Comment here or e-mail me at: TUSusan@SueCrutcher.comUT – please put ‘Question’ in the subject line. I’d love to hear from you.

 * If you have no idea what you’ve brought in over the past year or you are not using a ‘tracking sheet’ of some sort – we need to talk. Knowing your income and expenses is VITAL to your financial success in business and in your personal life.

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Before I headed off to my mentor, Kendall Summerhawk’s, Platinum Inner Circle live workshop last week, I posted my Bold Goal for all to see (go back to Jan 1 ‘My Bold Goal for 2010’ post to review). You can read about my mindset when I chose that number and the reasoning of why I made the goal bigger in the end.

You know how sometimes you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel – no matter how hard you squint?

Now that I’ve returned from Tucson, I’ve crafted the majority of my marketing plan for 2010 and, surprisingly, I can now see clearly where I can achieve the goal within $25,000 of the total! Through a very simple process referred to as the ‘Profit Pyramid™’, I determined what would ensure list building and what I would offer those who were interested in my programs and/or coaching with me in 2010.

So, are YOU ready to decide your bold goal?

Are you ready to take your business to the next level of success?

Want to know how to build YOUR ‘Profit Pyramid™’?

I have a few timeslots available for virtual private coaching this month – I would be honored to work with you toward your goals at the turn of this new decade. Contact me through my website www.SueCrutcher.com/contact.htm or email Susan@SueCrutcher.com to determine if one of my offerings will guide you to achieving your goals.

CREATE a wonderful, prosperous year for yourself!

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Sue Crutcher, CMMSC, CPC, CPTN-CPT

Money, Marketing and Soul Coach; Life Empowerment Mentor; Baby Steps to Success Expert

Creator of [t]Sunami Of Success™ Program

Are you aware that there are other FREE RESOURCES on my website? Check out the 30-60 second audio message updated weekly on “Tuesday Tidbits”; and/or sign up for my monthly “Sue’s News” ezine. Also, check under ‘resources’ for downloads and news. Where? Here: www.SueCrutcher.com

PS – have a ‘burning question’ after reading this blog? Comment here or email it to me at: TUSusan@SueCrutcher.comUT – please put ‘Question’ in the subject line. I’d love to hear from you.

PPS – Did you request your ‘FREE GIFT’ to you at my website: http://www.SueCrutcher.com ? I’ve recorded an hour long information-packed audio “5 steps you can take now to ensure that 2010 is a profitable year for you and your business.” It’s yours for the asking. Don’t wait too long – I’ve got something lined up to replace it very shortly…

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I promised you a blog or two ago, that I would post my business BOLD GOAL for you to witness.

Well, here goes (insert a ‘super gulp’ here):

My business bold financial goal for 2010 is to break through the 6-figure imaginary threshold that I’ve kept myself well within for the past decade. 6 figures is over double what I’ve been making over the past few years. The original number I had in mind when I wrote the goal was $125,000 but, then, I got thinkin’ … that’s quite a comfortable number for me (as in, it doesn’t make me gulp, or scare the you-know-what out of me).

What’s the point of a comfortable number? It doesn’t stretch the boundaries of my imagination and, therefore, doesn’t create a lot of incentive. And, by not stretching my boundaries, it doesn’t cause me to grow at any level. If I’m not growing and evolving, what am I doing?

So, I chose a new number: $275,000. I decided that I may as well continue a little past the line if I’m going to cross it! That number causes me to both gulp and scares the you-know-what out of me at the same time. Therefore, it stands to reason, that I will be putting a lot more effort into my business this year!

By the way, I didn’t see any ‘comments’ or ‘posts’ from any of you with any of your bold goals. I know you’re reading this. Come on out of the closet, people! Post it here. It doesn’t matter what the number is, simply that it needs to stretch you a little and take you out of your comfort zone. This is not a place to compare your number with others. It’s a place to ‘bring it to life’ for your business. Let others see what you’re planning. Tell the universe you’re serious. Go ahead. I’m waiting …

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Did you request your ‘FREE GIFT’ to you at my website: http://www.SueCrutcher.com ? I’ve recorded an hour long information-packed audio “5 steps you can take now to ensure that 2010 is a profitable year for you and your business.” It’s yours for the asking. Want to know a little more, check out the top two testimonials on the upper right of the home page.

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Despite all the wonderful meals during Christmas (and New Year’s), I’ve managed to hold my weight – another coup! Perhaps, it has something to do with the ‘blue moon’ last night and a little bit with consciously choosing what I ate and enjoyed. Admittedly, New Year’s eve was waaayy too much food – a four-course dinner at a fancy dining room while listening to live music. As Grandma (88) was with us, we chose the early sitting and got back home in time to see Canada win in Junior Hockey; watch a slideshow of my brother-in-law’s family trip to Laos and Grandma’s trip to France and England with her 2 boys; then, the traditional ‘Dick Clark’ ball in New York countdown. It was a lovely evening and a great way to start the new year.

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I’ve spent quite a few hours this past week deciding what to update on my www.SueCrutcher.com website; delegating those tasks to my webmaster (it’s such a pleasure to have a small ‘team’ now – which began in January 2009); and overseeing the placement of my FREE GIFT “5 simple steps you can take now to ensure that 2010 is a profitable year for you and your business.” We figured out how to work the autoresponders and are very pleased.

My order for postcards and business cards for my upcoming week in Tucson, where I will be spending time with Kendall Summerhawk as one of her ‘Platinum Inner Circle’ participants, came in just in the nick of time (new year’s eve).

2010 has begun and I’ve already added a new member to my ‘team’ just today! So, I’m up to 3: a bookkeeper, webmaster and transcriber.

This time last year, I only imagined having a ‘team’, now I’m on my way — only 365 days later! So much in so little time…

Reminder: If you don’t hear from me before January 15 or so, it’s because I simply got caught up in the last minute details of preparing to leave January 4 for Tucson. Due to airline restrictions, I’m leaving my laptop at home to make my journey through the airports a little easier.

I’ll be meeting friends and acquaintances in Tucson and meeting lots of new people as well. You’ll hear all about it when I get back! I can’t wait to find out what’s in store for us at Kendall’s “Platinum Inner Circle” live event.

CREATE a wonderful, prosperous year for yourself!

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Sue Crutcher, CMMSC, CPC, RRPr, CPTN-CPT

Money, Marketing and Soul Coach; Life Empowerment Mentor; Baby Steps to Success Expert; Creator of [t]Sunami Of Success™ Program

Are you aware that there are other FREE RESOURCES on my website? Check out the 30-60 second audio message updated weekly on “Tuesday Tidbits”; request my FREE REPORT: “How to say ‘no’ – nicely” (ending this weekend) and/or sign up for my monthly “Sue’s News” ezine. Also, check under ‘resources’ for downloads and news. Where? Here: www.SueCrutcher.com

PS – have a ‘burning question’ after reading this blog? Comment here or email it to me at: Susan@SueCrutcher.com  – please put ‘Question’ in the subject line. I’d love to hear from you.

PPS – Did you request your ‘FREE GIFT’ to you at my website: http://www.SueCrutcher.com ? I’ve recorded an hour long information-packed audio “5 steps you can take now to ensure that 2010 is a profitable year for you and your business.” It’s yours for the asking.

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