How to Build Brand Awareness with Facebook Groups

GROUPS on social media can be a GREAT way of getting your message in front of new audiences on social media.

Here’s What a Successful Group Looks Like:

  1.  Be very specific with the group theme.   The more niche-specific, the BETTER.
  2. Actively moderate & manage discussions.  WATCH for off topic posts, comments or imagery.
  3.  Make sure your group offers something unique.  WHY should people join your group, rather than just liking your page?

Here’s Why Groups Are So Powerful:

By sharing relevant content, and engaging in useful conversation, you are able to tap directly into your target audience.

This will help you build brand awareness in front of a highly desired audience;

it will build trust,

and consequently help your business move forward!

BONUS TIP:  Just don’t bombard them with ads or other form of advertising, it can only be counterproductive.

GROUPS on social media can be a GREAT way of getting your message in front of new audiences on social media and TO GROW YOUR PERSONAL BRAND.

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You are NOT meant to work with everybody! Networking Guide (eBook)

Maybe it’s time to give up and get a “real job”.

That was my first thought when I got home after a thirty minute drive from yet another speaking engagement with no book sales and no emails for my list.

I was about to text my mentor and tell her “I Suck. I Quit.” when all of sudden, I realized what I did wrong.

I spent half a day speaking to a group of people who were NOT my target market.  Fail.

 

It reminded me of when I used to go to networking events (before I created my personal brand), and wasted time, energy and money; because I was

  • prospecting everybody with a pulse and a pocketbook,
  • sharing my products and opportunity with everybody within a 3 foot radius;
  • and collecting business cards from everybody.

This is NOT how to grow your business or your brand.

You are NOT meant to work with everybody!

If you want to learn how to attract your ideal clients, make an impact and reach your income goals then you need this FREE ebook… FACE TO FACE: A Strategy Guide for Networking.

Click HERE or the Image above

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

Build your Personal Brand

Attract your Ideal Customer

Create an Authentic + Magnetic ‘Elevator Pitch’

5 Ways to make a good First Impression

and much, much more!

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Three Rules For What to Wear When Doing a Presentation – First Impressions

First impressions are especially crucial when delivering presentations.  You can control how the audience perceives you by taking extra care with the clothes you choose to wear.

I recently attended a conference where the presenter was not wearing a belt.  He was a rather large man.  No big deal, right?  Well, during his entire presentation I was distracted by the sight of him holding up his pants with his left hand.  I felt anxious about the possibility that his drawers might drop to his ankles right there in front of God and everybody.  Then I noticed that I was annoyed that he didn’t make the effort to polish his appearance.  I left the conference early…. I wasn’t impressed.

When you are doing a presentation, you have the opportunity to attract more clients, make more sales, get more leads into your funnel and build a high performing team.

It’s proven that people react to us according to how put together we are.  If someone is distracted by your presentation, they won’t pay attention to your expertise.

You must dress strategically.  What you wear signals your tribe.

Let me say that again, “What you wear signals your tribe.”  Now YOU say it out loud:  “_______ _______ ________ ________ _______ ________”

Here are three rules to keep in mind when deciding what to wear for a presentation:

  1.  Dress consistently with your brand.  You should dress to mirror your brand, or embody it.  Are you the creative type?  Please wear something that signals that.  Are you a boring banker?  Then wear the gray suit.  Your vibe attracts your tribe.
  2. Be yourself.  Whatever you wear, you should think about how it makes you feel.  If you feel confident, that will spill over into your presentation.
  3. Dress strategically.  Think about the audience.  What accessory can you wear, or slight change you can make, that will allow you to stand out from the crowd, without looking freakish?  A lot of Silicon Valley types wear suits (to show that they’re successful) but add brightly colored sneakers (to show that they’re still hip and rebellious).  The outfit you wear sends a message; figure out what you want to say with your style.

The bottom line:  Let your personality come through just enough to make you stand out without being distracting.  A polished appearance is the perfect complement to a polished presentation.

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If you are in direct sales, sell a product or a service, then it is imperative that you do lots and lots of presentations.  You can’t be successful if you are a “secret agent” and nobody knows about your business.  When you dress to impress, you will attract more customers and make more money.  Whether you do live presentations or video presentations, I can help you make the best possible first and lasting impression with your wardrobe.

Do you feel uncertain about the way you look?   Several years ago I was unhealthy, overweight, didn’t like the way I looked, had low self-esteem, and nothing to wear!  I was inspired by a true story about beauty and self confidence and spent an entire year discovering and developing my personal image, my purpose and my potential.  As a result I lost 50 pounds, gained self confidence and built my dream business.   God impressed upon my heart to help women with their self esteem and style and that is why I created The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self-Confidence.  It’s a proven, step-by-step guide to building your personal brand, your self confidence and your bank account.

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PSS – Did you know that women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than women who don’t?  Go ahead, put your lipstick on and hustle!

 

 

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The Absolute Best Way to Prospect for Network Marketers – Stop Bugging Strangers!

Ever hear of the 3 foot rule?  Newcomers to Network Marketing are told that everyone within 3 feet is your prospect and you should show her your business opportunity.

Nothing could be further from the truth!

 

After studying successful people in small business, I have discovered that successful network marketers build relationships, they build friendships. Their goal was NOT to immediately recruit their prospects.

 

People don’t join a business – they join YOU!

It all starts with a First Impression.

It’s important to know how to make a good first impression.

A first impression is what a person thinks of you when they first see you.  Making a good first impression can lead to a relationship and ultimately sales.  So whether you are walking through the mall, sitting at a coffee shop, or at a social event, you never get a second chance to make a first impression… unless everyone was drunk!

Did you know?  When a person sees you for the first time they form an impression in 30 seconds.  Of that first impression, 55 percent is your visual appearance, 38 percent is non-verbal communication and just 7 percent is what you say.

 

Wow! Fifty-five percent of your credibility is based on how you LOOK!

 

Will you agree that clothes are the most noticeable thing about a person?

 

The absolute first impression you will make on someone will be through your clothing.

Do you know how to dress to create your best possible first impression and attract your ideal client?

  1. Wear your best colors.
  2. Wear clothes that fit your body type.
  3. Wear clothes that express your style personality.

 

Colors that suit you make you look healthier, slimmer and younger.  When you know you’re looking good, you feel great and so self-esteem rises and with it grows your confidence.

Here is a quick do-it-yourself assessment to identify which colors will make you look your best.

K. I. S. S.

K is for (K)nowing if you’re WARM or COOL by,

I (I)dentifying the veins inside your wrist and,

(S)eeing if your veins are Blue = COOL or Green = WARM;

And then wearing that (S)side of the color wheel.

TEST:  In the natural light make a fist and look at the inside of your wrist.

If you see Green veins you are WARM and Red, Orange & Yellows will look amazing on you.

If you see Blue veins you are COOL and Green, Blue & Violets will make you look beautiful.

What if you see Blue and Green veins?

Ah, ha!  Most likely, you are both Warm and Cool.  You’re NEUTRAL.  You can wear any color on the color wheel.

COOL COLORS                                                                                                                       WARM COLORS

 

Divide the wheel down the middle.  To the right are WARM colors.   To the left are COOL colors.

When you are wearing your best colors, there is a balance and harmony between your natural color and the colors you are wearing.  The colors of your skin, hair and eyes will seem fresher and brighter.  Your skin will appear more clear and healthier, and because of how others react to you, you will feel more confident. (One important key to success is self-confidence)

No more bugging strangers in public places!

You will be attracting your ideal clients.  Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe.

YOU are a Powerful LEAD MAGNET!

 

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Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula: How to Build Your Self Confidence 

Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence.” – Coco Chanel

 

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3 Super Foods to Help Your Nails Grow

ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR NAILS?  Here’s three foods that’ll help you get gorgeous nails.

WHEN I was younger I used to bite my nails.   I even tried “nail biting” polish; nasty tasting!  Looking back… I probably would have had nice nails if I didn’t EAT them!

ONE DAY, I decided to stop biting my nails because my new boyfriend said he really liked girls with long nails.  Ah, ha!  I realize now that he just liked back scratches! (and still does… aka… my husband)

TODAY MY nails grow so fast, and I completely attribute this to my diet, which includes an array of plant protein, nuts and seeds, healthy fats and lots of leafy greens and green Super foods.

The following Super foods to help your nails grow are rich in certain vitamins that give your nails length and strength.

COCONUT OIL

Coconut Oil contains rich fats that are overall wonderful for your body and your appearance.

Coconut fats are used to nourish the body on a deep level, and since they are somewhat of a cleansing food, they help to fuel nail growth by keeping the body healthy.

SPINACH

Spinach is one of the most powerful greens on the planet and is a great food for your nails.

Spinach is rich in protein with almost 5 grams per cup and it contains Vitamin E, iron, B vitamins such as folate, and Vitamin A.

AVOCADOS

Avocados are a wonderful beauty food!

Avocados are another rich source of Vitamin E, folate and other B vitamins, plant protein and Vitamin A.

Every single nutrient in avocados helps your nail health, and the healthy fats help your body absorb these nutrients faster and more efficiently.

 

EAT UP FOR BETTER HEALTH AND LONGER NAILS IN NO TIME!

 

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How often do you think you should polish your natural nails?

My recommendation is every third day.  Make it part of your daily beauty routine.  Chipped nails are not attractive.  If you don’t have time to actually polish, I get it, you’re busy with a crammed calendar, loads of laundry and windows to wash; at least file them and keep them neat because if you eat the super foods, they are going to grow like bananas!

PS – I’m crazy about COCONUT OIL.  Organically grown, unrefined coconut oil for Beauty Treatments for your hair, body hands, feet, face and overall wellness.  (I use COCONUT OIL on my cuticles)  What is your favorite way to use Coconut Oil?  Please COMMENT below!  

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Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula

Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence.” – Coco Chanel

 

 

 

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Recipe for Success! Banana Coconut Smoothie – Struggles of a Solopreneur

You’re going to Go Bananas when you make this smoothie!

Struggle – As a solopreneur everything is on your shoulders.  It’s easy to skip taking care of your biggest asset – yourself!

Did you know that Bananas are so good for you, giving you pure energy, and they are best frozen in smoothies?

 

Bananas are Brain Food.  Bananas enhance brain function.  

Here is my Soloprenuer Smoothie Recipe:

“Key Ingredient is Frozen Bananas

(To freeze, simply peel the banana before you freeze it, cut it up, and put it in a Ziploc bag for several hours)

 

Ingredients:

Frozen banana chunks (Boosts energy, helps improve digestive health, boosts your mood, good source of brain, skin and bone health)

Water

*Organic Coconut Oil – (Improves memory and brain function, improves energy and endurance, improves digestion and proven alzheimer’s disease natural treatment)

Protein Powder (your choice)

 

Instructions:

Throw all of the ingredients into your blender and blast on high for 30-60 seconds.

 

A Note from Nancy:  Eating fruit and healthy fats is really important and this epic banana coconut smoothie is a great way to incorporate them into your diet.  Take care of yourself so you can be as productive and prosperous as possible!  Now, put your lipstick on and hustle!

PS – Use coconut oil to remove eye makeup.  It conditions your lashes and promotes growth.

 

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

Please leave a COMMENT below and tag a picture #thelipstickmethod on Instagram (or any other social media)

 

NANCY JOSEPH is on a mission to provide you with the highest quality fashion & beauty tips and support you with your home-based business.

Within you right now is the power to do things you never dreamed possible.” – Maxwell Maltz

 

 

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What is Shiny Object Syndrome? (and is there a cure?)

What is “Shiny Object Syndrome”?  S.O.S. is the tendency for someone to get distracted by new thoughts and ideas, their own and others, and never focus or complete anything!

In effect, the solopreneur is in such a state of constant distraction that they continually lose themselves in imagination & dreaming, instead of seeing the bigger picture and getting things done.

S.O.S. will commonly result in procrastination even chronic procrastination and a constant sense of unease and dissatisfaction at not being able to move forward.

S.O.S. results in one or more unfinished projects that often times, they would be better off focusing on to actually make real progress.  This is probably one of the toughest challenges any new solopreneur has to overcome.

Here’s your Prescription!

F.O.C.U.S.

Follow. One. Course. Until. Successful.

Concentrate your effort and energy on what’s important.  YOU BECOME EFFECTIVE BY BEING SELECTIVE.

If you want your life to have impact, FOCUS IT!!!

As solopreneurs we need an incredible amount of discipline and focus to stay on course, because it’s easy to wander.  The challenge is to remain focused and disciplined in a solopreneur world.  

 

PS – Proof that S.O.S. is real, while creating this post – I was distracted and had a thought about lipstick…  Did you know that the average woman consumes 6 lbs of lipstick in a lifetime?  Allow me to offer you a Beauty Tip so you will be the shiny object that others are attracted to.

Lipstick Tip:  Light colors with “shimmer” or “shine” enhance thin lips best.

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Nancy

“The Image Consultant for Entrepreneurs”

 

 

 

 

 

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The Beauty of a Mastermind Group – Struggles of a Solopreneur

Being a solepreneur does not mean you have to do it alone.  Working from a home office or office space by yourself can make you feel isolated and lonely.  The best thing to do is to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs through networking, social media and business organizations that support your business needs.

MASTERMIND GROUPS share their ideas, questions, triumphs and downfalls.  Members with questions get immediate feedback from the others, while everyone learns from everyone else’s experience and wisdom.

I suggest FACE TO FACE entrepreneur groups with like-minded entrepreneurs.  Meet with other entrepreneurs who are more interested in sharing business than making you their customer.

Here’s a Tip on how to *Put your best FACE forward.

Your skin is your largest organ.  Studies show that in 26 seconds all the chemicals in your personal care products go through your entire bloodstream.  Your personal care products are like food for your skin.  What’s in you products?

THE EUROPEAN UNION BANS MORE THAN 1,400 CHEMICALS IN PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS.  THE UNITED STATES BANS LESS THAN 10.

Treat yourself to a daily beauty regime and additional beauty treatments that are safe, nontoxic and effective.  You deserve the best!

The best way to get your face glowing and radiant is by exfoliation.  It’s the #1 anti-aging secret.

Exfoliation = removes dead skin cells and smooths skin for a brighter, healthier look.  Find a gentle exfoliator that you can use every day.  It should be the foundation step of your daily beauty regime.

 

I am part of a group called “Women of Wisdom” that was created by a fellow solopreneur.  We meet twice a month.

If you’re serious about wanting to achieve high levels of success, you need to find entrepreneur groups or join a mastermind group.

 

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*excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph

 

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Why You Shouldn’t Work in Your Pajamas – Struggles of a Solopreneur

Working from home on your own can cause laziness.  If you treat it like a hobby, you’ll have hobby results, so treat it like a business.

GET UP, GET DRESSED AND GO TO WORK!

The act of being dressed will set this time apart from doing household chores, watching TV and drinking coffee.  Yes, you have the luxury of working in your pj’s, but when you are dressed for work you’re more likely to leave the house, network and connect with clients.

*WINNING WITH YOUR CLOTHES!

Color attracts the eye first.  Are you wearing the right color?

How many times has someone asked you “Are you tired?” “Are you not feeling well?” and yet you were perfectly fine!  Chances are you were wearing the wrong color.  The natural color of your skin, your hair and your eyes determines which colors will make you look radiant or washed out.

When you are wearing your best colors, there is a balance and harmony between your natural color and the colors you are wearing.  The colors of our skin, hair and eyes will seem fresher and brighter.  Your skin will appear more clear and healthier, and because of how others will react to you, you will feel more confident.

When you are not wearing your best colors, there is a lack of balance or harmony between you and your clothes.  Your clothes will clash with your natural color, causing you to look unhealthy and tired.  Any lines or dark, uneven color in your face will be more apparent.

Knowing whether you are Warm or Cool is the foundation of your personal image.

Here is a quick do-it-yourself assessment to identify which colors will make you look your best.

In the natural light make a fist and look at the inside of your wrist.

If you see Green veins your are WARM and Red, Orange & Yellows will look amazing on you.

If you see Blue veins you are COOL and Green, Blue and Violets will look beautiful on you.

What if you see Blue and Green veins?

Ah, ha!  Most likely, you are both Warm and Cool.  You’re NEUTRAL.  You can wear any color on the color wheel.

Divide the wheel down the middle.  To the right are WARM colors.  To the left are COOL colors.

Your eye color is your best neutral.  If you have no idea what color to wear… go with the color of your eyes!

Life is a fashion show and the world is your runway, so always dress your best and walk with confidence.” – Coco Chanel

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*Excerpts from The Fashionating Life Formula by Nancy Joseph.

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