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The Circle of Influence Phenomenon: The Hidden Truth About Going From $100,000 to $1 Million, $10 Million and $100 Million in Your Business

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https://liveyourmessage.s3.amazonaws.com/Blog%20-%20Circle%20of%20Influence-r2.mp4 I’ve hit this revenue ceiling in my business, Marisa and no matter what I do, I can’t seem to break out of it… what do I do?! I get that question from so many of my students. They tell me that no matter how hard they work and no matter what they try they … Read more

The Death of the 10-Year Business Plan: What You Need to Know Right Now About Building a Business That Stands the Test of Time

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The only thing that’s constant in business is change (especially over the last few years)…  The world is always changing…  Consumer expectations are always changing…  The market is always changing…  And most importantly YOU are always changing. And the second we think we got it made, the moment we believe we have it all figured … Read more

How to Tell If It’s Time to Call it Quits on Your Product, Service or Business Idea

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Years ago, I got in touch with a celebrity astrologist. It was right before I married Murray and I wanted to know if we were “astrologically compatible.”  So, I received our astrological charts and a report with all these colors on it. Green was good. Yellow was okay. And red was a big no-no.  Our … Read more

Everybody Say “Okurrr:” How to Become a Category Killer and Eliminate All Competition

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So, what makes Cardi B, Cardi B? Depending on who you ask, it’s a question with a bunch of answers, (and, in case you’re wondering — Cardi B is a singer and rapper who has taken the world by storm).    Some people might talk about Cardi’s “take no prisoners” attitude or her remarkable rags to … Read more

Should You Do What You’re Good at? Or What You Love? (A Super Personal Story I’ve Never Shared Before)

A person wearing a yellow jacket sits on the edge of a cliff, overlooking a winding road surrounded by lush green trees. The scene conveys a sense of adventure and contemplation in a mountainous landscape.

Most entrepreneurs have no problem coming up with a ton of great ideas.

And when it comes to product creation (which happens to be my zone of genius :-)) here’s what I can say for sure…

Ideas are NOT the problem.

Just about every one of my students and clients can churn out awesome product ideas without breaking a sweat.

But how do you know if your idea will go down well with your audience?

How do you know if people will even want your product let alone pay for it?

In this week’s post, I’m sharing exactly how to choose a profitable product idea that’ll practically fly off your (virtual) shelves!

Why “Doing What You Love” is the Worst Business Advice Anybody Can Get

A person wearing a hat and scarf stands in a field, watching a beautiful sunset. The sky is a gradient of blue and orange, with the suns rays spreading outwards. The landscape features rolling hills and reflective surfaces.

Most entrepreneurs have no problem coming up with a ton of great ideas.

And when it comes to product creation (which happens to be my zone of genius :-)) here’s what I can say for sure…

Ideas are NOT the problem.

Just about every one of my students and clients can churn out awesome product ideas without breaking a sweat.

But how do you know if your idea will go down well with your audience?

How do you know if people will even want your product let alone pay for it?

In this week’s post, I’m sharing exactly how to choose a profitable product idea that’ll practically fly off your (virtual) shelves!

Epic Business Fail: Why Getting Too Comfortable Can Cost You Your Entire Business (Like This Guy)

A vintage Kodak camera with a metallic finish and black casing is centered against a plain, light gray background. The lens is prominently displayed, showcasing its classic design.

Most entrepreneurs have no problem coming up with a ton of great ideas.

And when it comes to product creation (which happens to be my zone of genius :-)) here’s what I can say for sure…

Ideas are NOT the problem.

Just about every one of my students and clients can churn out awesome product ideas without breaking a sweat.

But how do you know if your idea will go down well with your audience?

How do you know if people will even want your product let alone pay for it?

In this week’s post, I’m sharing exactly how to choose a profitable product idea that’ll practically fly off your (virtual) shelves!

Before You Say Sayonara: How to Know When to Quit Your 9-to-5 and Become a Full-Time Entrepreneur

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How do you know if it’s time to leave your job and become a full-time entrepreneur?

So, most coaches or strategists or “gurus” will tell you to “take a leap of faith” or “go with your gut” or “trust your intuition.”

I happen to think that sucks!

When I first made the decision to start a business, I didn’t think twice… I quit my day job and went all in.

And let’s just say it wasn’t my best move!

I learned the hard way there’s a lot more to becoming a full-time entrepreneur than just quitting your day job.

The truth is that way too many people say sayonara to their 9-to-5 long before they’re ready to go out on their own.

How to Instantly Infuse Emotion into Your Marketing Copy So You Can Mesmerize Your Audience with Every Single Thing You Write

You Can Mesmerize Your Audience with Every Single Thing You Write

Back when I was working at the World Paper in Boston, my editor shot me an unexpected question:

“Marisa… are you having fun writing this?”

And while I had all kinds of goals and a LOT of drive and I was willing to do whatever it took to be a serious journalist, I realized I was having ZERO fun!

And it showed in my writing.

My copy was technically flawless but it didn’t do much else.

It fell flat. It lacked emotion.

The truth is powerful, memorable writing makes you feel something and the secret ingredient behind great writing is emotion.

If you want to connect with your audience and inspire them to take action — to like, to share, to comment, to buy — you need to know how to infuse emotion into your words.

The One Thing You Need to Do Today, Tomorrow and Every Single Day: Life Lessons from My 103-Year-Old Grandma

A young woman converses with an elderly woman seated on a couch. The young woman wears a brown sweater and jeans, and the elderly woman wears glasses and a floral pink and white top. They are in a cozy room with a kitchen in the background.

So, I’m not sure if I’ll live to be 103 like my grandma but I know I’m not waiting that long to do the things that matter…

Spend time with the people I love, make the best of things, have fun, make people happy, do good and be good to people every day of my life.

How about you? How can you make time for the things and the people that matter to you? How can you make someone happy, do good and be good to someone today?

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