In-Sight: The "Worst" Teleclass A-Ha and hello! Giddy! That’s the vibe in the Epiphanies, Inc. office today – and by “office” we mean quaint-yet-WiFi-ed coffee shop in Meredith, NH, which must officially be one of the prettiest little hamlets in America. Why giddy? Because we’re writing to YOU, our Charter Subscribers, and this is the official release of The Inciter, the #1 ezine for adventurous entrepreneurs who want to fire up their passions and profit-ize their niche. Yes, you’ll get high-octane, mega-useful content from us (blah-de-blah, etc.), but the one thing we really want to get through to you is that we’re going to do everything we can to make this FUN for you. Cuz really, what’s the point of launching out on your own if it’s all work and no play? You’re coming into the action at a good time, too, since it’s all about to explode. Within the next month, we’ll be launching our new website, a radical blog, and – if we can pull it off – our first product! (That may take two months.) So thanks for being here, and stay tuned…
Beauteous to the maximus to you and yours, P.S. Wanna tell us what you think about the inaugural issue of The Inciter? You would? Great! Just call 214-615-6505 ext. 6602 and give us your feedback. We’d love to hear it!
In-Sight A featured teleclass, workshop, or other event where we can connect and commiserate. We’ve got a one-of-a-kind teleclass opportunity for you, one that we’re certain you’ve never seen before, and one we’ll never, ever offer again. It will likely be THE WORST, LEAST-ORGANIZED, MOST UNPROFESSIONAL TELECLASS EVER. In fact, that’s what it’s called!
What: “The Worst, Least-Organized, Most Unprofessional Teleclass Ever” Teleclass We put off doing our first teleclass for soooo long it hurts. We’ve been too afraid we’ll screw up royally, humiliate ourselves publicly, forget major details, and drive people away from future teleclasses that will be much, much better after we’ve worked the kinks out. But when we realized we’re probably not the only ones putting off embracing this powerful business booster, we decided to take one for the team and put all the messy stuff out there for you to hear – the stuff that no one ever talks about. We’ll take you through the unpolished anxiety of a first-time teleclass offering – the challenges, questions, small victories, and unexpected discoveries. (We’re literally sick to our stomachs about getting this thing over with!) Our goal? To serve as the example in your own life that lets you say, “Well, if THOSE two knuckleheads can pull this off, what am I afraid of?” Don't miss it - sign up now!
The Epiphanies, Inc. 500 Jolt your budding or booming ventures in less than 500 words!
Meet the “A-Ha” (and Electrify Your Business!) Thanks to folks like Edison, Jung, Einstein, and Winfrey, we’ve all heard of the “Aha! Moment.” It’s that beautiful flash of insight – an epiphany! – that comes to us when we’re busy doing something else. Or perhaps more often, happily unbusy, doing absolutely nothing of quantitative value. That flash of insight is, literally, a divine gift – especially when it comes to your business. It can create products, improve services, open up doors, unleash opportunities, or simply give you a solution to a problem that’s been nagging you mercilessly. It’s a gift, but it’s not the goal. An “Aha!” is only the beginning. An “A-Ha!” is your goal.
Tom-AHA-toes, Tom-A-HA-toes. What’s the diff? Now how many of those “Aha! Moments” have you had the time, tools, or energy to pursue? Sure, maybe they got as far as your notebook, or you gushed them out in full detail to your spouse, best friend, or business partner (in our case, it’s all the same person!), but have you ever been able to cultivate even just one of your brilliant bolts to its full and thunderous destiny – one that would deliver a boom to your bank account? Not easy, my friend. Not easy as all. So while the “Aha! Moment” can be a thrilling, delightful experience, it can also squash your will to launch or grow your own business. Because too may “Aha! Moments” without the means or guidance to pursue them leads to painful – even hopeless – conclusions.
“Why bother? I can’t do anything about it right now anyway.”
Wait! Before You Pull a Pandora and Leave Hope Locked Up in a Box Forever… More than just an alternative spelling (or a ploy by the Hyphen Industry to infiltrate your favorite sayings), the A-Ha is an exquisite hybrid of high-quality wisdom, knowledge, jubilation, and experience. It:
INSIGHT + LAUGHTER = A-HA! Of course, laughter IS happiness in action, so “Insight + Action = A-Ha!” works, too.
So What Does the “A-Ha” Mean for YOUR Business? Starting to see the light? Bold Insight plus Joy-filled Action. That’s the golden ticket. Stick that formula into your small biz arsenal, and before you know it, you’ll be laughing all the way to the bank. A-Ha!
WANNA USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR EZINE OR WEBSITE?
Inciting Incident Inspired action for inspiring action. For several years, we’ve been watching the big players in this whole Internet business game; listening to their MP3s and CDs; reading their ezines, special reports, and articles; and attending their teleclasses and boot camps. In thanks for our attention, through “Atta boy!” emails and product purchases, we’ve received the occasional quick reply, bit of promotion, or seen our testimonials appear on their sites.
Almost immediately after, and with no sales talk whatsoever, we signed up for Adam’s “Attract Clients Like Crazy” boot camp (that's us with him at said boot camp in the photo). We’ve been so impressed with what he has to offer, we even applied for - and were accepted, yay! - his Platinum VIP group. We’ll keep you posted on how our budding relationship with him goes, but in the meantime, keep this handy little tip in your back pocket:
If you want to shock a potential prospect
into action, try getting out from behind the email and direct mail, and get a little one-on-one with the telephone. What’s the worst that could happen – you getting kicked over to voice mail? But get the person on the line, and sparks could fly, in countless and profitable ways. Wanna learn how to attract more clients and get a taste of how this man can help you double your income this year? Check out Adam's site!
In-Site A tried-and-true whiz-bang tool or product recommendation for your online business. They say you can get things fast, cheap, or high-quality, but never all three at once. We beg to differ. We’d looked at other “cheap” logo and web design shops before, but their look matched their price tag. When we stumbled upon LogoDesignCreation.com, we didn’t gag. In fact, their portfolio looked pretty darn good. And the price tag? We thought they were kidding. Three logo concepts and unlimited edits for just $49? It was worth trying, even for the sport of it. Not only did it work out well, but they’re currently doing our website, too. Five pages for $250 – come on! Having seen the first comps, we can’t wait to launch the darn thing and show it off to the world. Though the process is quirky and occasionally unnerving (it’s all done via email), we definitely feel we got the better end of the deal.
About Epiphanies, Inc. Possibly the only corporation ever born out of a love letter, Lani and Allen Voivod incorporated Epiphanies, Inc. in 2004 as a “creative content enterprise” specializing in brand-friendly, highly-targeted Web content for corporations and small businesses. In 2006, they re-focused their energy to help budding entrepreneurs and small biz dynamos “A-Ha Themselves” by championing distinct voices and niche skill sets that can be used to catapult dreams and businesses. Sound like your bag, baby? Then join the fun and sign up for “The Inciter”!
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