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September

04 2024

3 Ways to be Spirit-Led in Your Business

ORIGINAL POST 4/5/2022

In the previous blog post, we discussed the importance of tapping into the vision that you have for your business and how that vision can impact the success of your business, and we looked at the vision statement for several well-known companies. If you missed that post, be sure to check it out ‘What’s the vision you have for your business?’

Today, let’s move from vision to action and focus on Holy Spirit-Led Action. Watch this throwback Marketing Monday video below or read the summary to discover 3 ways to take Spirit-Led Action in your business.

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3 Ways to be Spirit-Led in Your Business:

1. OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunity – Business owners and entrepreneurs come across opportunities unexpectedly all the time. Many opportunities we experience are not planned and some of them are not for us. When we are presented with an opportunity we have a feeling of being led and sometimes we do not. We must know the difference of being led to an opportunity and being presented with an opportunity. It really is a matter of being active or being passive.

When we are led to an opportunity it is because we are actively seeking it out. This can show up as networking, updating your skillset, staying aware of what you are looking for, taking initiative, having a growth mindset, and/or preparing for the opportunity.

When we are presented to an opportunity it is something that simply happens without effort. This can show up as someone in your network suggests or offers and opportunity, waiting for something to happen, reacting to opportunities only when they are presented, and/or staying in your comfort zone.

2. IDEAS

Ideas – Ideas come and go by the minute because we see and hear a lot about and from other businesses. Every idea we have is not for us to take action on. However, when an idea is dropped in our spirit, we begin to feel that tug at our hearts. This is a tug that we feel strongly and it seems it will not leave us.

Here are a few ways to know if an idea requires us to take action:

intellectual or emotional. You determine this by understanding if it was simply information or if the information caused an emotional reaction to take action. Ideas that are for you will be both intellectual and emotional.
external or internal validation. Hearing ideas rely on external input, but knowing an idea is for you requires internal validation and must be in alignment with your values and beliefs.
temporary or lasting. We hear a high volume of ideas regularly and these fade away rather quickly. However, ideas that are for us tend to stick with us and influence our thoughts and actions.

3. COLLABORATIONS

Collaborations – We connect with people all the time in person and online. God creates divine connections. Divine connections are appointed times that you are to be with others to deliver and/or receive a specific message. We are here to do the work we are called to do, but it is not necessary for it to be done alone all the time. Pay attention to the collaborations and partnerships that present themselves in your business.

Collaboration has its benefits and drawbacks so it is important to take careful consideration before collaborating.

Collaboration is beneficial when potential collaborators have skills, knowledge, or resources that fill gaps in your business. Relationship building is the foundation of collaboration because it strengthens professional networks and create opportunities for future partnerships. Bringing together different or diverse perspectives and experiences can spark creativity and lead to innovative solutions that wouldn’t be possible working in isolation.

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August

02 2022

3 ways like-minded people positively impact your business!

Being a business owner is NOT easy, sometimes the hardest thing can be getting the support you feel you need in order to succeed in business.

In this week’s blog post I focus on how a supportive group of like-minded people can positively impact your business! Watch the video or read the post below to learn more.

There are several types of business groups that you can join that positively impacts your business. These include groups like your local chamber of commerce, referral groups like Business Networking International (BNI), and online groups like Facebook Groups and LinkedIn Groups. But for this post I am focusing on ONE type of group that can make a major difference for your business and will help you move forward in business, and that group is an intimate mastermind group with approximately 3-8 members.

A mastermind is a group of people coming together to collectively brainstorm and support each other. Here are three key things that you get from being involved in an intimate mastermind group:

Support– Being involved in a mastermind group gives you various support including emotional support, spiritual support, resources, recommendations, etc. It’s a group of people who will be there for you through the ups and downs of your business.
Community– An intimate group of like-minded, focused, and ambitious people can really help you with your business. As an entrepreneur or business owner, you’ve taken a different path than most, so getting the support from others who understand your journey and know what you are going through is important. It helps you to feel less isolated and by yourself and more involved in a group.
Accountability– A mastermind group helps to hold you accountable to your business goals and action steps. Accountability is key to moving your business forward especially when you are held accountable to a group, you are more likely to stay on track to meet your goals.

Want to know if a Mastermind is the next best step for you? Go to nadinemullings.com/mastermind to sign-up for a “Marketing Clarity Call”

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March

09 2022

Celebrating Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month which gives us the opportunity to remind ourselves of the many accomplishments of women throughout history including our contribution to culture, society, science, politics and my favorite…business!

Did you know that originally Women’s History was marked by one day but has since evolved to a full month?

Here’s 5 fun facts about Women’s History Month.

The first Women’s History Day was held in 1909
The day became Women’s History Week in 1978
In 1987, it became Women’s History Month
Since 1995, every president has issued a proclamation declaring March Women’s History Month
Every Women’s History Month has a theme, this year’s theme is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,”

Source: Women’s Day

Let’s take time to reflect on the theme this month and think of ways we can provide healing and hope especially during these challenging times in the world. Also, let’s take the time to celebrate the many accomplishments and achievements that women have made to society and in the world! Happy Women’s History Month!

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February

22 2022

Why knowing who you are called to serve is important for your business

Last week, our focus was Mission and the impact of a mission statement on your business. This week we shall place our focus on how to determine your IDEAL CLIENT AKA who you’re called to serve in the marketplace. Watch the video below, or read the post to learn why an ideal client profile is important to your business.

I have found that it is difficult for many business owners and entrepreneurs to determine their ideal client. Most believe it is best to attract any client; however, they do not understand that your message does not resonate to everyone.

Key Points to Consider when Determining your Ideal Client:

DEMOGRAPHICS – The description of your ideal client to this includes age, gender, race, income, etc. This helps to determine how you market to the ideal client.
PSYCHOGRAPHICS – What does your ideal client think? What is their personality type? What does your ideal client like? What are they attracted to? What are their social activities? What are their religious preferences?
PROBLEMS – What problems does your ideal client have? Think about all the problems they have that your product or service resolves.
SOLUTIONS – What is your solution for your ideal client’s problem? Focus on being the problem solver instead of making the sell.

If you take these points into consideration when narrowing down who your ideal client is, you will better market your product or service. Ultimately, you will see an increase in your clients and revenue.

Want to get clear on your marketing foundation including your purpose, mission and vision statement so you can attract the people you are called to serve in the marketplace? Be sure to join me for the Attract the Clients Your Called to Serve 5-Day Marketing Challenge from February 21-25, 2022

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February

15 2022

The impact of a mission statement on your business

We have talked about vision and purpose in our previous videos, and today’s focus is

Mission Statement – what your company will do on a daily basis to make your vision a reality. It should include who you serve, what you serve and how you do it. Vision is your long-term goal. Your mission is your daily activity, your grind or hustle to improve the world, your industry or marketplace.

My mission is to stop RAM. RAM is Random Acts of Marketing. We need to have strategic marketing plans so we can achieve more clients and money in our business.

The importance of mission statements in business is that people like to get behind missions. If your business mission statement is articulated clearly you will attract your ideal client.

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April

20 2021

S2-E11- How Having Faith Moves You Forward with Pam Drzewiecki

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S2-E11- How Having Faith Moves You Forward with Pam Drzewiecki

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Let’s talk about walking in strength and dignity in your business and personal life. You have to surround yourself with like-minded people and have a community of like-minded people to support your strength and dignity walk. These are two qualities necessary to meet success in every part of your life and to build your faith. Pam Drzewiecki shares how this is the guiding scripture in her life.

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December

22 2020

10 Favorite Marketing & Management Tools 2020

This year has been a different kind of year for many of us, but despite the craziness of 2020, we still need tools to help us manage the things in our business. In this post, I share 10 of my favorite marketing and management tools for 2020.

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June

02 2020

You were born to do the hard things!

During the month of May, we talked about the Collective Pause of 2020 and what that looked like in your business and personal life. We are living in different times than most of us have ever experienced and it has caused us to pause. Pausing has 3 parts – Rest, Reflect and Reset. Each week we focused on one part of pausing. The first was Rest and we learned 4 ways rest can help your business. In the second week, we talked about reflection and 3 ways to reflect on your marketing. Last week, we focused on how to reset your business during the pandemic. I shared activities to help guide you in both your business and life; be sure to go back to each of last month’s blog posts to prepare you to move forward.

Not only did I share the activities with you, but I also participated in the activities for my business and life as well! As a result of that, I was led to change Marketing Mondays to Mindset Mondays.

The month of May felt a little exhausting for me and many others. There seemed to be an overwhelming feeling from the COVID-19 crisis and to end the month on such a sad note of another racially inspired killing. I’m excited about a new month, a new feeling, and a new beginning in the month of June. Mindset is the first step in anything we do. I want to share different techniques around mindset. Take a look at the video or read the summary below to learn why you were born to do the hard things in life.

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March

24 2020

2 things that you need to set clear intentions for in your business

Thus far for the month of March, we have discussed innovation, imagination, and ideas. Last week, when discussing ideas we brought light to the ‘shiny object syndrome’ and how it easily affects entrepreneurs because we have ideas drop in our spirit all the time. You can review that blog post to learn 3 ways to manage your ideas and not get caught in the shiny object syndrome.

It is important for us to stay in moving forward motion as business owners and entrepreneurs to serve our community during these times as it relates to the Coronavirus. This week we are focusing on INTENTION. I want to share two things you need to set clear INTENTION for your business. Take a look at the video or read the summary below to learn more about INTENTION.

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March

17 2020

3 ways to manage ideas and not get shiny object syndrome

Last week, we stretched our imagination as that was our focus. We talked about how tapping into your imagination is a practice we do less of as we age. However, we learned how imagination plays a big role in the one key question you can ask to attract new business. After reading the blog, let us know your thoughts.

This week we are focusing on IDEAS. As business owners and entrepreneurs we have IDEAS drop in our spirit all the time. However, we must be aware of the ‘shiny object syndrome.’ This is where you lose focus of the goal due to the big bright IDEAS. We have already talked about innovation and imagination earlier this month, but today let’s really take a look at the importance of IDEAS. Take a look at the video or read the summary below to learn 3 ways to manage your ideas and not get caught in the shiny object syndrome.

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