Consider why people come to you for advice. What information do you possess that can be refreshed, repackaged, remodeled, reinvented and rebranded?Think of at least 20 ways you can offer one idea to the marketplace. Expand your options by thinking of innovative ways to transform your product or service.

Your Product

<ul><li>Create a portfolio by putting together samples of your work. If you’re a baker, create samples to share with others. </li><li>Don’t be afraid to give away free services or products. People want to get to know, like and trust you before they buy from you. </li><li>Secure your business name, get business cards, and start thinking about your website. </li></ul>

Your Promotion Plan

Who do you see buying your product or service? Create a client avatar: give them a name, age and personal style. Consider what they read, where they go, who they spend time with, and what they value. Network with people daily and let them know what you’re doing. You can do this easily with online social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram.

Your Platform

Most dreams fall short between what to do and how to do them. That's why getting help from a coach can provide you with the business wisdom and blueprint you need to succeed. These proven processes not only save you a lot of time, money and frustration, they also help build your confidence to keep going.

Profitable Process

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Everyone entertains the idea of living a passionate life. While earning an income from their true passions is only a fleeting idea for most people, there are some willing to take the risk.
I've worked with several "passionpreneurs" who have taken a pastime activity that they love and transformed it into a viable business venture. When they come to me for advice on starting a business, they often express how they don't feel satisfied with their current career and are searching for more satisfying work. Though the entrepreneur desire is there, many lack clarity about what they really want to do.
<blockquote>4 simple steps to turn something you love into a viable company</blockquote>
To narrow their focus and pinpoint a few business options, I have them participate in my passion project. They get 5 colorful folders and title them with the top 5 interests they have, no matter how different the topics may be. For 14 days they are to hunt and gather information to fill the folders. Using every resource available, they fill them with quotes, magazine pages, online articles, photos and artifacts that inspire them in some way. When the 14 days are up, they will have created 5 purpose files filled with clues to what they are most passionate about. Next they go through the folders and identify the things that make them light up, noting what they would love to do more than anything else. Out of the five categories, we find a theme, pull together a niche that they really are passionate about and start working to turning that passion into profit.
Having clarity of your true passion is the first step to launching a business. Here are 4 simple steps to turn something you love into a viable company.
<h3>1. Your Product</h3>
Brainstorm all the different ways to create a business around what you love. You have a wealth of knowledge inside of you that you can monetize in several ways. Consider why people come to you for advice. What information do you possess that can be refreshed, repackaged, remodeled, reinvented and rebranded?
Think of at least 20 ways you can offer one idea to the marketplace. Expand your options by thinking of innovative ways to transform your product or service. For example, a makeup artist traditionally makes money from doing makeovers or working at a make up counter. However she also can expand her business by packaging and promoting her skills and knowledge in various ways:

<ul>
	<li>She can sell a signature product by creating her own makeup line.</li>
	<li>She can leverage her expertise by selling how-to DVDs.</li>
	<li>She could also package her knowledge in a workshop and train other makeup artists.</li>
</ul>

We've added 3 more options of monetizing her skills. When you are starting out, 20 products for one idea may be a stretch. A good coach can help expand your thinking to consider every possible way to execute your idea.
<h3>2. Your Promotion Plan.</h3>
Create a portfolio by putting together samples of your work. If you're a baker, create samples to share with others. If you offer a cleaning service, create a coupon to clean one room free. Don't be afraid to give away free services or products. Prospects like samples to see if they really want what you're offering. People want to get to know, like and trust you before they buy from you. So be yourself, be authentic and give free information or services.
Next, secure your business name, get business cards, and start thinking about your website. You will need an online presence to grow quickly.
<h3>3. Your Platform</h3>
Who do you see buying your product or service? Write down a full, detailed description of your ideal client. Create a client avatar: give them a name, age and personal style. Consider what they read, where they go, who they spend time with, and what they value. Then go make friends with your ideal customer. Network with people daily and let them know what you're doing. You can do this easily with online social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram.
<h3>4. Profitable Process.</h3>
Most dreams fall short between what to do and how to do them. That's why getting help from a coach can provide you with the business wisdom and blueprint you need to succeed. Using someone else's expertise can cut your learning curve, help you hone in on your niche and get you to your goal a whole lot quicker. These proven processes not only save you a lot of time, money and frustration, they also help build your confidence to keep going.
<a href="http://b-i.forbesimg.com/womensmedia/files/2013/12/Stacia-403_pp-face.jpg"><img src="https://b-i.forbesimg.com/womensmedia/files/2013/12/Stacia-403_pp-face-150x150.jpg"></a><a href="http://lifecoach2women.com/successstore/">Stacia Pierce </a>is a life coach, career expert and the CEO of Ultimate Lifestyle Enterprises. She has proven her knowledge by writing 22 books, being featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Redbook.com, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, FastCompany.com, Beauty High, Emotional Mojo, FOX and hosting an annual conference, The Women's Success Conference, which attracts over 5,000 women annually. She was a top winner on Oprah's OWN Network contest with 7.6 million votes.
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By Stacia Pierce Everyone entertains the idea of living a passionate life. While earning an income from their true passions is only a fleeting idea for most people, there are some willing to take the risk. I've worked with several "passionpreneurs" who have taken a pastime activity that they love and transformed [...]

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Everyone entertains the idea of living a passionate life. While earning an income from their true passions is only a fleeting idea for most people, there are some willing to take the risk. I've worked with several "passionpreneurs" who have taken a pastime activity that they love and transformed it into a viable business venture. When they come to me for advice on starting a business, they often express how they don't feel satisfied with their current career and are searching for more satisfying work. Though the entrepreneur desire is there, many lack clarity about what they really want to do.

To narrow their focus and pinpoint a few business options, I have them participate in my passion project. They get 5 colorful folders and title them with the top 5 interests they have, no matter how different the topics may be. For 14 days they are to hunt and gather information to fill the folders. Using every resource available, they fill them with quotes, magazine pages, online articles, photos and artifacts that inspire them in some way. When the 14 days are up, they will have created 5 purpose files filled with clues to what they are most passionate about. Next they go through the folders and identify the things that make them light up, noting what they would love to do more than anything else. Out of the five categories, we find a theme, pull together a niche that they really are passionate about and start working to turning that passion into profit.

Having clarity of your true passion is the first step to launching a business. Here are 4 simple steps to turn something you love into a viable company. Brainstorm all the different ways to create a business around what you love. You have a wealth of knowledge inside of you that you can monetize in several ways. Consider why people come to you for advice. What information do you possess that can be refreshed, repackaged, remodeled, reinvented and rebranded?

Think of at least 20 ways you can offer one idea to the marketplace. Expand your options by thinking of innovative ways to transform your product or service. For example, a makeup artist traditionally makes money from doing makeovers or working at a make up counter. However she also can expand her business by packaging and promoting her skills and knowledge in various ways:

<ul><li>She can sell a signature product by creating her own makeup line. </li><li>She can leverage her expertise by selling how-to DVDs. </li><li>She could also package her knowledge in a workshop and train other makeup artists. </li> </ul>We've added 3 more options of monetizing her skills. When you are starting out, 20 products for one idea may be a stretch. A good coach can help expand your thinking to consider every possible way to execute your idea. Create a portfolio by putting together samples of your work. If you're a baker, create samples to share with others. If you offer a cleaning service, create a coupon to clean one room free. Don't be afraid to give away free services or products. Prospects like samples to see if they really want what you're offering. People want to get to know, like and trust you before they buy from you. So be yourself, be authentic and give free information or services.

Next, secure your business name, get business cards, and start thinking about your website. You will need an online presence to grow quickly. Who do you see buying your product or service? Write down a full, detailed description of your ideal client. Create a client avatar: give them a name, age and personal style. Consider what they read, where they go, who they spend time with, and what they value. Then go make friends with your ideal customer. Network with people daily and let them know what you're doing. You can do this easily with online social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Instagram.

Most dreams fall short between what to do and how to do them. That's why getting help from a coach can provide you with the business wisdom and blueprint you need to succeed. Using someone else's expertise can cut your learning curve, help you hone in on your niche and get you to your goal a whole lot quicker. These proven processes not only save you a lot of time, money and frustration, they also help build your confidence to keep going.

<a href="http://b-i.forbesimg.com/womensmedia/files/2013/12/Stacia-403_pp-face.jpg"><img src="https://b-i.forbesimg.com/womensmedia/files/2013/12/Stacia-403_pp-face-150x150.jpg"> </a><a href="http://lifecoach2women.com/successstore/">Stacia Pierce </a>is a life coach, career expert and the CEO of Ultimate Lifestyle Enterprises. She has proven her knowledge by writing 22 books, being featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Redbook.com, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur.com, FastCompany.com, Beauty High, Emotional Mojo, FOX and hosting an annual conference, The Women's Success Conference, which attracts over 5,000 women annually. She was a top winner on Oprah's OWN Network contest with 7.6 million votes.

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