DIY Marketing Center News (blog)

What's up May 21-25 in the Mastermind

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:25:41 GMT

The Mastermind Weekly Update
for the week of May 21-25, 2012

It's going to be a great week for marketing in the Mastermind! Here's what happening:

=> This Week's Mastermind Schedule (8 meetings)
=> News & Announcements (9 items)

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This Week's Mastermind Schedule
Please note that all times are Pacific, and attendance is OPTIONAL.
Teleconference audios will be posted within 24 hours of the call.

MONDAY:
Teleconference: Inspiration Call
Teleconference: Marketing Blueprint #12 / 12 - Pulling It All Together
Meeting: Mastermind Cohort Zeta

TUESDAY
Teleconference: Open Coaching

WEDNESDAY:
Meeting: Marketing Blueprint #3 / 12 - Ideal Client 1
Public Teleconference: Advanced Strategies - How To Rock Your Online Business Presence with Video. Registration required for non-members: Here. Members, get the access info here.

THURSDAY:
Public Teleconference: Soft Selling Sales Training #2 / 9. Registration closed.
Meeting: Mastermind Cohort Epsilon

Meeting location: 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660

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News & Announcements

1) THE MAY DRAWING WINNER IS...

Congratulations to MARSHA LEWIS, winner of the drawing at today's Mastermind meeting. Marsha won a 30-minute 1:1 with your marketing coach; two other folks won gift certificates to Networking 4 Newbies.

2) OPEN COACHING ON TUESDAY

Your membership includes coaching, and you can get in on Tuesday at 2 p.m. in our Open Coaching teleconference. Members often say that they get as much or more from hearing other members' coaching sessions as their own, so plan to be there and see for yourself.

3) ADVANCED STRATEGIES: VIDEO ONLINE

Video expert Mynders Glover gives us the low-down on what video really does for your online presence, and promised to share some cool short-cuts and insider secrets. This call will NOT be on our regular teleconference line, so be sure to see the calendar listing above for the access phone number.

4) ARE YOU A HEALER? OMEGA WANTS YOU

The Omega cohort is looking for more members, specifically those in the health and wellness fields. The cohort meets on the first Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pacific. Here's what Omega member LYN DELMASTRO wants you to know about her cohort: "It is extremely helpful to have a supportive group of individuals to brainstorm with-- I've come up with so many great ideas with their support. Also, having a group of people whose businesses are all focused on health and wellness gives us a great connection and additional insight into each others' businesses."

5) OPEN HOUSE PARTICIPATION IN JUNE

15 Masterminders are contributing door prizes to the DIY Marketing Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting event on June 21, and you can, too! See the membersite for details on why this is such a good idea for you.

6) PARKING DOWNTOWN

Check out Parking Information and directions on the website. Plenty of 2-hour on-street parking at paid meters, as well as some free parking in local lots. (Make sure you read information at the lot, as each have different rules and time limits. Vancouver PD is not shy about writing tickets and towing.) Parker beware! Also, do not park in the lot for our building. All those spaces are reserved. (WE can't even park there!)

7) INFORMATION ABOUT LISTENING TO AUDIOS
Just a reminder - there are two ways to listen to audios on the membersite. You can click the Play button on any audio, and you can listen to the audio in real time. (You can also stop or pause an audio.) If you would to be able to fast forward through an audio, then you should use the Download MP3 button. That way you can use the controls in your MP3 player or Windows Media or Itunes to fast forward through sections of the audio.

8) PROBLEMS WITH CALLIFLOWER FOR SOME FOLKS

Some Masterminders have had problems with the Calliflower teleconference system lately. Here are a few tips to make the system work better for you.

A. You have a standard PIN and URL for use with Callilflower and the DIY Mastermind. All the settings and profile information is optimized to work for you as is.

B. Don't go in and add or tweak the settings on your profile. (OK, you can add a picture if you want.) Don't add your phone number in your profile, and don't sign up for reminders because you will get them EVERY DAY.

C. If you try to use the email associated with your DIY MC account for a different call on Calliflower, you might run into problems. My suggestion: Register for non-Mastermind events with a different email address. Or, plan to go in and turn off reminder and phone number settings in your profile after your non- Mastermind call. Or, call Jerry at the office and he can make these changes in your Calliflower profile for you. Changes made to the Calliflower profile can result in unwanted reminder messages, or inability to connect to some calls.

9) NEW AUDIOS POSTED

Four new audios are now posted on their respective pages in the Member area for your listening and downloading pleasure, including: Monday'sInspiration and Marketing Blueprint #11 calls; and Tuesday's Gamma cohort call; and Thursday's Marketing Lab Part 2 on Advanced Networking.

5/17/12 - Marketing Lab Audio posted - Advanced Networking #2

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:16:43 GMT

5/17/12 - Marketing Lab Audio posted - Advanced Networking #2. You'll also find a bunch of tools, articles and even a basic networking plan to swipe and deploy for your business networking!

Soft Selling Starts Thursday!

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:34:22 GMT

Do you hate to sell? Hesitate to follow up with prospects? Cringe at asking prospects for business?

In this dynamic, interactive 9-session teleseries, you will learn how to banish your fears about sales, and improve your sales skills immediately.

Jim Lorentzen's Soft Selling Sales Training will show you how to involve your prospects so they literally sell themselves on working with you, how to sell more without being pushy, and how to create a win-win-win sales relationship.

Get the dates, times, and all details on the Soft Selling page. And take a peek at some of the RAVES from Soft Selling grads--their results are truly impressive!

5/15/12 - Cohort Gamma Audio posted

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:32:08 GMT

5/15/12 - Cohort Gamma Audio posted

5/14/12 - Today's Marketing Blueprint #12 Audio Posted - Revenue Generation

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT

5/14/12 - Today's Marketing Blueprint #12 Audio Posted - Revenue Generation

5/14/12 - Today's Inspiration Call Audio posted

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:21:59 GMT

Today's Inspiration Call Audio posted

Member Post: North PDX office sublease

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:34:38 GMT

Mastermind Friends

I am looking for someone to sublease my wonderful office in North PDX two thursdays a month.

It's a light, bright office, good for solo therapy/coaching/eft sessions, or small group sessions. The office is in a beautiful house converted to a very professional healing center. The energy there is wonderful!

It's sitting there waiting for you to put it to good use every other Thursday :) Please reach out to me if you would like more details.

From The Heart,
Rinatta Paries
Singles Coach, Dating Coach, Relationship Coach,
Marriage Coach, Breakup Coach.

"Transformational, authentic, practical help for men
and women who want to get dating & relationships right!"

www.GetRelationshipsRight.com

May 14-18 in the DIY Mastermind

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:34:09 GMT

It's going to be a great week for marketing in the Mastermind! Here's what happening:

=> This Week's Mastermind Schedule (7 meetings)
=> News & Announcements (5 items)

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This Week's Mastermind Schedule
Please note that all times are Pacific, and attendance is OPTIONAL.
Teleconference audios will be posted within 24 hours of the call.

MONDAY:
Teleconference: Inspiration Call
Teleconference: Marketing Blueprint #11 of 12 - Revenue Generation

TUESDAY
Teleconference: Mastermind Cohort Gamma

WEDNESDAY:
Meeting: Marketing Blueprint #2 of 12 - Who is Your "Ideal" Client?

THURSDAY:
Public Teleconference: Soft Selling Training Teleclass #1 of 9. Registration and payment required. More info Here.
Teleconference: Marketing Lab #2 of 2 - Advanced Networking

FRIDAY:
Meeting: Mastermind Monthly Meeting. Guests welcome.

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News & Announcements

1) SOFT SELLING STARTS THURSDAY

The new Soft Selling Sales Training teleseries begins this week, and members like YOU are in for under half price! If you've already taken the class and are ready for a refresher, EVEN BETTER NEWS: Our new policy on Soft Selling is grads pay only $99 to repeat the class!Register here for first time registration; CALL us at 360-882-1298 to take advantage of the Encore Enrollment Special of $99.

2) MARKETING LAB 2--NETWORKING PLANS

Part 2 of our Marketing Lab on Networking happens Thursday. Doesn't matter if you missed Part 1--if you want to get a higher ROI from your networking, attend this class.

3) MONTHLY MEETING IN NEW LOCATION

Calling all members! Our monthly all-member Mastermind meeting on Friday is at our new, larger location, and it's going to be something special. Please join us for masterminding, support, connection, and prizes! If you have never attended one of these meetings, THIS is the month to check it out!!

4) NEW FORUM FOR MASTERMIND COHORTS

A new forum dedicated to our Mastermind Cohorts has been added in the Member area of our membersite. This is the place to post announcements, connect with others, and share information. Thanks to Masterminder Facilitator SHANNON LEE for suggesting this forum! Check it out here.

5) NEW AUDIOS POSTED

Three new audios are now posted on their respective pages in the member area for your listening and downloading pleasure, including: Monday's Inspiration and Marketing Blueprint #10 calls; and Thursday's Secrets of Soft Selling preview call (on the Member Specials page). There is no audio for Wednesday's Omega cohort call due to a technical hiccup.

Secrets of Soft Selling Teleclass Audio available for members + Special Offer

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:36 GMT

The audio from today's Secrets of Soft Selling: A Preview of the Soft Selling Sales Training, is now posted on the Member Specials page for your listening or downloading pleasure. Please note that this recording is not for public review; it is just for members only.

Members, get the audio here.

Price: $247 for Mastermind members; $99 for Mastermind members who are repeating this class! More info about Soft Selling.

Register: HERE.

MEMBER POST: Join the Omega Cohort! We're a great group focused on health and wellness!

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:06:12 GMT

Our Omega Mastermind Cohort, which meets the first Wednesday of every month at 11AM PST, is seeking more members. We have a great small core of people but we need new members to join us to help us continue to thrive!

If you are looking for a mastermind cohort, particularly if you have a business that is related to health and wellness, please consider joining us! We are open to anyone who is interested in joining us (you don't have to be in this field/industry).

I can personally say I get SO much from our calls and highly recommend our group. Check us out Wednesday June 6th at 11AM PST!

Posted by Lyn Delmastro, Omega Cohort member

Secrets of Soft Selling Teleclass today at 10 a.m. Pacific

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:57:55 GMT

Do you hate to sell?

Learn the basics of Jim Lorentzen's Soft Selling Sales Training, the perfect solution for introverts and people who just plain hate to sell in this info-packed one-hour call:

Why we "hate" selling--and how to turn that around
Why prospects don't buy--and what to do about that
How to double your sales immediately with one simple technique
The greatest mistake in selling that is costing you clients and hurting your reputation
The 3 secret questions that prospects won't ask, but you must answer to make the sale
The complete 8-step Soft Selling process revealed

What: Secrets of Soft Selling teleclass

Who: this call is business owners who feel reluctant or resistant to selling their services

When: Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. Pacific

Where: from the comfort and convenience of your phone

Cost: F-R-E-E-!

Register: www.tinyurl.com/SoftSellingCall

Handout: click here

Telephone issue resolved (hopefully)

Tue, 08 May 2012 14:37:50 GMT

It seems that folks with Comcast telephone systems were having trouble dialing our main number. I think that should be resolved now. If you have a Comcast telephone number, and still get an error message when you call, please send me an email to info@veronikanoize.com. (Let me know the number you used to make the call, too.) -Jerry

5/7/12 - Marketing Blueprint #10 Audio Posted - Marketing Plan Review

Mon, 07 May 2012 17:23:51 GMT

5/7/12 - Marketing Blueprint #10 Audio Posted - Marketing Plan Review

5/7/12 - Today's Inspiration Call Audio Posted

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:04:15 GMT

Today's Inspiration Call Audio Posted

Cool Stuff May 7-11, 2012 in the DIY Mastermind

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:27:31 GMT

The Mastermind Weekly Update
for the week of May 7-11, 2012

It's going to be a great week for marketing in the Mastermind! Here's what happening:

=> This Week's Mastermind Schedule (6 meetings)
=> News & Announcements (4 items)

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This Week's Mastermind Schedule
Please note that all times are Pacific, and attendance is OPTIONAL.
Teleconference audios will be posted within 24 hours of the call.

MONDAY:
Teleconference: Inspiration Call
Teleconference: Marketing Blueprint #10/12 - Marketing Plan Review

WEDNESDAY:
Meeting: Marketing Blueprint #1/12 - Introduction to the Marketing Plan
Teleconference: Mastermind Cohort Omega
Meeting: Mastermind Cohort Delta

THURSDAY:
Public Teleconference: Soft Selling Preview Teleclass. Registration required. Register Here

Meeting location: 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98660

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News & Announcements

1) MARKETING BLUEPRINT #1 ON WEDNESDAY

The first on-site class in new office begins on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with the new and improved Marketing Blueprint series. If you haven't got your marketing plan done, or if you haven't updated your plan within the last six months, it is time for this class.

2) SECRETS OF SOFT SELLING TELECLASS

Get a sneak peek at the secrets of the powerful Soft Selling sales process on Thursday at our free preview teleclass. You'll get an overview of the program, plus some great tips, AND there will be a special offer for those who choose to enroll in the full 9-week class. Register here to get the phone number and access code, because this call will not be on our regular teleconference number. Ready to enroll in the Soft Selling Sales Training now? Get 50%+ OFF here.

3) MEMBER PROMO OP IN JUNE

We're planning a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate our new name and new location on Thursday, June 21, and YOU can get in on the promotional action! Get your name in our press materials and get visibility at the event by contributing a door prize. Your name and business name will be listed in our press releases and in the event program, PLUS you'll get the mic to draw a winner! Even if you can't attend in person, you can be here in spirit--and get visibility. See the membersite for details here.

4) THIS WEEK'S AUDIOS POSTED

Two new audios are now posted in the member area for your listening and downloading pleasure, including: Monday's Inspiration Call and Marketing Lab Part 1 on Networking Strategies on Thursday. There is no audio for Wednesday's New Member Orientation call, but there are recordings available from other months.

5/3/12 - Today's Marketing Lab Audio posted - Advanced Networking Strategies 1

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:29:30 GMT

5/3/12 - Today's Marketing Lab Audio posted - Advanced Networking Strategies 1

ALERT: Phone Trouble

Thu, 03 May 2012 19:04:49 GMT

There seems to be some problem with our phone service--not everyone who calls our phone number (360-882-1298) is getting through to us.

If you call and hear a message saying the number has been disconnected, please email me or Jerry so we can call you back.

If you call and go to voice mail (DIY Marketing Center), you got us, but we're on the phone with someone else at the moment.

Thanks for your patience during our transition pangs!

Class cancellation policy

Wed, 02 May 2012 18:21:26 GMT

What if we gave a class, and nobody came?

All classes will be cancelled if nobody shows up by 15 minutes into the class. This rarely happens, but did today, because there were no takers for today's New Member Orientation teleclass.

The next New Member Orientation happens in June, and it will be on-site at the DIY Marketing Center, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver WA.

See you there!

4/30/12 - Today's Inspiration Call Audio posted

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:54:35 GMT

4/30/12 - Today's Inspiration Call Audio posted

The Mastermind MOVED! What's up April 30 - May 4, 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:33:19 GMT

DIY Mastermind Weekly Update
for the week of April 30 - May 4, 2012

New office, new business name, and more this week! Here's what happening:

=> This Week's DIY Mastermind Schedule (4 member + 1 public meetings)
=> News & Announcements (5 items)

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This Week's DIY Mastermind Schedule
Please note that all times are Pacific, and attendance is OPTIONAL.
Teleconference audios will be posted within 24 hours of the call.

MONDAY:
Teleconference: Inspiration Call

WEDNESDAY:
Teleconference: New Member Orientation

THURSDAY:
Teleconference: Marketing Lab #1 / 2 - Advanced Networking Strategies

FRIDAY:
Meeting: Mastermind Cohort Alpha
Public Workshop: Networking 4 Newbies

Meeting location: Inside the GVCC, 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver WA, 98660

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News & Announcements

1) WE'VE MOVED TO A NEW ADDRESS

We've moved into our new offices in the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce at 1101 Broadway, Suite 100, Vancouver WA, 98660. Our phone number is the same: 360-882-1298. All future on-site Mastermind meetings will be at this new location. There is plentiful on-street parking at low-cost meters, and free parking in municipal lots. Check out the city's parking sitch here (Lot 2 at Evergreen and Broadway is one block from our building).

2) NEW BUSINESS NAME: DIY MARKETING CENTER

As of Tuesday, May 1, the SoHo Marketing Institute is no more, and the DIY Marketing Center springs into life! Your receipts will continue to bear our corporate name, Veronika Noize LLC, but we will be doing business as the DIY MC going forward. The SoHo Mastermind is now the DIY Mastermind. FYI, DIY = Do it Yourself. ^_^

3) NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION BY PHONE

If all these changes are making you dizzy, perhaps it's time to get yourself oriented--at our New Member Orientation teleclass on Wednesday at 2. We'll cover your rights, privileges, and opportunities as a member, dip into the abyss of the membersite, and answer any questions you have about maximizing and leveraging your membership.

4) MARKETING LAB: YOUR PERSONAL NETWORKING STRATEGY

You know that networking is one of the top five strategies I recommend, and in this Marketing Lab, we're going to focus on creating anetworking strategy tailored for YOU. Thursday's teleconference will cover the basics, and give you a to-do list for putting together your powerful networking plan. We'll reconvene two weeks later to edit and polish, then it will be time to work the plan.

5) THIS WEEK'S AUDIOS POSTED

Four new MP3 audios are now posted in the member area for your listening and downloading pleasure, including: Monday's Inspiration andMarketing Blueprint #9 calls, Tuesday's Advanced Strategies call about Online Business Management, and Wednesday's Focus Workshop on Direct Mail Part 2 call.

It is SO going to be a great week for marketing!!