Let’s run away together and make your dreams of earning money from your creativity — in your own, individualized way — come true! (Plus we can play Whisper-Marco-Polo in the pool and there might even be a late-night game of Slipper Tag…. and wait until you hear about The Doodle Wall!) You are cordially invited to spend 3 days with me in beautiful San Diego, CA. Ready to make money from your creativity?  Then you are ready for this! CLICK HERE: www.BigYesRevolution.com The Big Yes: How To Overcome Procrastination, Perfectionism and Self-Doubt and Make Money From Your Creativity June 20-23, 2013 at the beautiful Hilton Mission Valley 901 Camino del Rio South San Diego, California, 92108 In Just 3 Hands-On, Transformational Days You’ll Get True Clarity (no more indecision!) Freedom From Old Stories & Inhibitions and A Personalized Road Map Opening Event: Thursday, June 20, 5pm-7pm Day One: Breakthrough To Clarity Friday, June 21, 9am – 6pm (possible evening session 7:30pm-9pm) Day Two: Your Creative Prosperity Plan Saturday, June 22, 9am – 6pm (possible evening session 7:30pm-9pm) Day Three: Road Map to Freedom Sunday, June 23, 9am – 4pm In A Luxurious, Relaxing Environment at the lovely Hilton Mission Valley 901 Camino del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 - Just 10 minutes from the airport (no need to rent a car) - Special room rate of $139/night (you can even stay longer at our same amazing rate) - VIP Meal Upgrade available (with vegan and gluten-free options) With The Best Teacher/Trainers I Know Amy Ahlers The Wake Up Call Coach Benefit from the brilliant insights of the compassionate Wake-Up Call Coach, Amy Ahlers, as she delivers real-life, from-the-trenches advice about YOUR creative business. James Hallett The Shamanic Way of the Artist Experience James Hallett (teacher, healer, white-guy-shaman, MFA from Yale) and INSTANTLY break through the internal barriers and old stories that have been holding you back. Rachel Hamilton Improv Guru Extraordinaire Let loose with Professional Wise-Ass/Wise Woman, Rachel Hamilton, for real-time Lessons In Foolishness – so you can quit being so dang afraid (belly laughs guaranteed) Samantha Bennett The Big Yes Have Fun with me as you discover how to DARE to be your most real self, and PROFIT from it. (Blending the deep heart-lessons with practical business advice is what Sam does best!) CLICK HERE: www.BigYesRevolution.com   (Hurry -  Early Bird Price of just $347 ends May 15th!)   The Perfect Combination of Spirit & Business You’ll discover the PERFECT way for you to make money – joyfully – from your creativity You’ll break through the internal barriers to SUCCESS that have kept you stuck You’ll get real-life, from-the-trenches INFORMATION about being a creative entrepreneur like….    The Super-Easy Way To Get Started Making Money TODAY     Sam’s One-Step System To “Get Real” Marketing     Finding The Perfect Clients (The Ones Who NEED You!) Right Away     How to Charge What You’re Worth & Feel Great About It     How to LIVE Your Creative Destiny OK, Sam — What Makes This Event So Special? This isn’t some same-old, same-old boring conference NOR is it a pitch-fest.  This is an active, participatory BREAKTHROUGH training for creative entrepreneurs. I’ve created the curriculum myself, and I’ll be doing most of the teaching. And since I’m in charge, I’ve added in the stuff I’ve always wanted like:     a DOODLE WALL right there in the hotel ballroom     a STRETCH OUT area in case you get tired of sitting (bring-your-own-bolster)     fascinating SHAMANIC BREAKTHROUGHS around the hidden blocks in your psyche     real-time LESSONS IN FOOLISHNESS so we can get over being so dang afraid     LASER INSIGHTS during live coaching sessions with our smart, lovable experts     and LAUGHTER and GOOD FOOD and NEW FRIENDS and we’re going to say YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!  How Often Have You Said… “I’m overwhelmed and overworked…and I need to make more money” “I know I need to do something different…but I’m not sure what” “I want to make money from my creativity…but I don’t know how” “Can’t I just get paid for being ME?” “I’ve been at this for a long time…I’m starting to get burnt out” “I’m ready to self-publish…but is that really a smart move?” “I love connecting with other Creative Geniuses and I’m ready to sharpen my skills….” AND “Even after all the workshops I’ve been to, I still find myself stuck in self-criticism, self-doubt and perfectionism…” How Much Have You Wanted…     Total clarity on the right path for you     Freedom from old stories that are keeping you stuck     The easiest, most comfortable way ever to say what you do (without bumbling)     Joyfully charging what you’re worth – and getting it     Membership in a supportive, insightful community of peers Your Investment This is SUPER-AFFORDABLE! $2500   $1499   $997    $695 after May 15th Early Bird Registration: only $347 (until May 15th) PLUS you can bring a friend for just $99! MY GUARANTEE: If you’re not 100% thrilled by this event, just let us know by the end of Day One, return your materials and I’ll refund your tuition (less a 10% administration fee) – OK? CLICK HERE: www.BigYesRevolution.com   (Hurry – Early Bird Price of just $347 ends May 15th!) So If You Are…   A creative entrepreneur (either actual or still dreaming….)     A self-aware person dedicated to continuous self-improvement     A writer, artist, performer, teacher or other kind of creative genius     A coach, healer, author, teacher or speaker     An intuitive, slightly magical sort of person     Someone with a lot of skills & talents     An accomplished, productive person looking for the next step     A misfit, weirdo or wackadoodle (Hey – that’s PRINCESS Wackadoodle to you, pal…)   Then you’ll fit right in to this very UNUSUAL 3- day event designed especially for out-of-the-box thinkers to create their very own version of success.  CLICK HERE: www.BigYesRevolution.com   (Hurry – Early Bird Price of just $347 ends May 15th!)  Creating this event is the biggest leap of faith I’ve ever taken — and I’d love it if you took it with me. Have you heard the free preview call I did about The Big Yes?  It may be the best call I’ve ever done… I’d love to hear what you think. You can listen, watch or download the MP3 – so grab a pen and maybe a tissue – because this one might make you puddle up a bit… www.BigYesRevolution.com (it’s all the way down at the very bottom of the page) Please forward this to any friends or colleagues you think might benefit. Let me know how it goes for you, OK? Yours, Sam.

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Have you said this sentence to yourself about your creative projects, your clutter or getting your business off the ground?

“I know what I need to do…I just have to make myself do it.”

Yep.

I’ve said it, too.

And it’s a huge, horrible lie.

The truth is this:

You are aware of one method that you could use to get your project moving and…you’re not interested in it.

It’s like you’re standing down at the bottom of a mountain….

You can see the top and you think, “Oh! I really want to go there!”

From where you are, you can see one big path up the mountain. Lots of people are on this path.

But for some reason, you don’t want to take that path. You think about it, but you don’t move.

It’s just…not for you.

You may even start to wonder if there’s another way up the mountain.

But then your big “rational” voice says, “Don’t be silly. There’s the road up the mountain. Just do it. Just make yourself do it. What’s your problem? Are you lazy? Why don’t you just do it already?”

This voice is amplified by helpful magazine articles and practical-minded friends and well-meaning fools who keep telling you, “There’s only this one way up the mountain and you know you need to climb the mountain so get on with it, why don’t you?”

And yet you don’t move.

You start to feel worse and worse — because you really do want to get to the top of the mountain. So maybe you work on your self-esteem or you say affirmations or you try enforcing your willpower… but still…

Nothing.

Zip.

No movement.

Here’s the truth:

You aren’t moving because, honey — THAT ISN’T YOUR PATH.

There IS a way for you to climb that mountain and accomplish your goals… it’s just not the way you think.

After all, you are a Creative Genius.

You think different.

Your life is about art and self-expression and healing people and laughter and loving and doing the kind of work that doesn’t even feel like work because you love it so much and you don’t even notice the time passing.

And The World Needs Your Art.

So Here’s My Proposition:

The Monster Get It Done Teleclass is especially designed to help you –

Session #1: Figure out which of your projects to work on first

Session #2: Create a personalized project plan that’s both fun & easy (your own personal way up the mountain)

Session #3: Break through your self-imposed barriers to success

Session #4: Discover the perfect vocabulary for expressing the truth about you & your work (useful for both marketing and general self-worth)

Session #5: Find your tribe of ideal clients, collaborators and colleagues

Session #6: Stay in action (no petering out halfway through, OK?) and CELEBRATE!

Plus there’s bonus “Office Hours” calls and a year-long membership in my 365 Club PLUS you get a free ticket to the 3-Day

Retreat in San Diego, June 20-23, “The Big Yes: How To Overcome Procrastination, Perfectionism and Self-Doubt and Say YES to

Your Creative Prosperity”

Fun, right?

So if you’re ready to create your own success and make joyful progress on your projects in your own (ididiosyncratic, genius-y) ways, then check out The Monster Get It Done 6-Week Teleclass page here: www.MonsterGetItDone.com and sign yourself up!

(And if it turns out to not be the right thing for you, no worries – just let me know before May 8th and I’ll cheerfully refund your tuition. No questions asked. No hassle. No problem.)

I’m ready to help you find YOUR way up the mountain, so let me know – are you in?

P.S. Feeling ambivalent? Here are three steps you could take right now:

1) Watch, listen or download the MP3 of the free preview call — Get Unstuckified: Why You Procrastinate On The Important Stuff and What To Do About It (it’s all the way down at the bottom of the page)

2) Schedule a free 15-minute “evaluation” call with me here: https://www.timetrade.com/book/WWDYQ

3) If your intuition is tugging on your sleeve and you don’t feel like doing the “evaluation” call, then why not just jump in and register for The Monster Get It Done Teleclass

You can get started for as little as $199 — if you discover it’s not right for you, just let me know by May 8th and I’ll cheerfully refund your tuition, no questions asked.

Check out: www.MonsterGetItDone.com

Thank you. – SSB.

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Ready to get Unstuckified?

Join me for a free, no-obligation webinar –

Get Unstuckified:
Why You’re Procrastinating
On the Important Stuff and
What To Do About It
Saturday, April 6th
11:45am-1:15pm Pacific Time
(you’ll get the downloadable recording, too)

This is a brand-new, grab-a-pen, get-to-work, hands-on webinar designed especially to give you

- clarity on what’s REALLY next for you
- the energy to get the job done swiftly
- genuine enthusiasm for sharing your work

(that’s right – I can make marketing your work feel like the best art project in the whole world – even if you’re once burned or twice shy : )

“I appreciate that your teleseminars aren’t drawn-out commercials. They have valuable content, and that led me to trust you and purchase from you.” -N.S., musician, California

Register for free here to attend live via phone or web plus you’ll get access to the downloadable MP3: https://sambennett.infusionsoft.com/app/form/unstuckified-4-6-13

“Thank you so much for your bright mind, right on information, and your acute knowledge about the artist.” – L., Montreal, Canada

“Wow, Sam – these questions are amazing – I never thought to ask a lot of them and this has the potential to really help me find out what I want – Thank you!” – T., South Africa

“Sam, you need to know this: We can feel the love and affection in your voice, it feels like you are hugging us through all our drama. Thanks for that.” – Tammy

—–> Register for free by clicking here

I can’t wait to talk with you all about this — so please make the time to attend live –

(you know you get SO much more out of these things when you’re there live, right?)

and feel free to email me with any thoughts or questions.

Let’s Get Unstuckified!

Yours,
Sam.

P.S. Please forward this email and share the wealth! After all, I can’t very well orchestrate a world-wide creative revolution all by myself, you know? Thank you – SSB.

—–> Register for free by clicking here

By The Way, You Look Really Great Today

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Here’s a great question I’ve gotten a bunch recently — it gets phrased different ways, like…

“What would a daily schedule look like for me as an independent artist?”- K.

“How to complete things and avoid being overwhelmed?” – J.

“Should you focus on one goal or several?” – Daddio

“Help! How to plan so I’m not just responding to the urgent?!” – C.

“Guidance on sticking with one project while so many new ideas call for action”- K.

Here’s my answer: I wonder if this is actually a problem for you.

Or to put it another way….

Here’s my other answer: What result are you seeking that you are currently not getting?

The thing is, creative people have a lot of weird ways of getting things done. Ways that look completely bananas to the outside world. It’s like we’re the rheumy-eyed uncles who drink and smoke and say rude things and somehow end up living healthy as a horse until the age of 102. We’re an anomaly.

Not knowing the details of your work or your habitual pitfalls, it’s hard for me to give you specific advice, so I’ll just pull back the curtain and let you in on what I do:

I don’t really keep a regular schedule. I work when I want to work, or when it’s needful for me to work, and I goof off the rest of the time. I spend an inordinate amount of time learning, reading, listening to audios, and a shocking amount of time just having conversations with people I find interesting. I’m not very good about setting time limits or about “balance” in my life — whatever that’s supposed to mean.

I often go through long weeks when, much to my frustration, it seems like nothing is happening. In those times I remind myself that every field must lay fallow.

At other times I’m scheduled up to my eyeballs and I’m an absolute whirling dervish of productivity.

I pretty much always DO do the following:no electronics on Sundays

• no electronics in the bedroom
• generally I’m done by 7pm and then I’m off all night
• walk or swim every day
• meditate every day
• make a list each morning of the THREE things that MUST get done that day
• keep a running list of the bajillion of other things that need doing
• keep a “genius” folder for great ideas that I’m not ready to move forward on yet

I find that I work better when I have a few big projects going simultaneously. But “a few” meaning 3-5… not 12-30, you know?

Otherwise, I’ve learned to trust myself and to go with the flow. Some days I’m craz-zay-zee productive. Some days I go back to bed at 11am. Some days I write, some days I do the money stuff, some days I plan long-term, some days I putter and piddle the whole day away.

Now, I know a lot of very successful people who lead far more regimented lives than this, and I admire them.

And if you are NOT getting the results in your life that you want, well….you may want to try imposing some more structure on your day. BUT ONLY IF YOU KNOW YOURSELF TO BE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO RESPONDS WELL TO STRUCTURE. You know what I mean?

But make sure you do it in the way that works for YOU. So if you’re all energetic in the morning, schedule your hardest tasks for then. Eat your broccoli first, as it were.

And if you know that you only write well without interruptions, then for heaven’s sake, turn off your phone when you sit down to compose.

So my message is this: Put Down The Whip.

You don’t need to be better than you are.

You’re a strange bird, and you’re going to have to surf your schedule in whatever way seems right to you.

My guess is you probably don’t have to work any harder than you do already, but you may have to learn to work smarter. And that may mean saying “no” to people who are time-sucks, turning your back on household tasks and keeping your focus on your highest-income producing activities.

Please let me know how it’s all going with you

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Samantha Bennett & Rebekah Voss help a friend get organized – the easy way!

Do Less Be More Episode 1 from Samantha Bennett on Vimeo.

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I get this sort of question a lot:

“Help me get my 15 minutes! Life is so busy. The kids, dog and husband need so much! I’m going crazy.” – K.H.

“Do you know how to squeeeeeeeze a few more hours out of a day? LOL – C.C.

Here is my not-kidding answer:

DO LESS STUFF.

That’s right. You heard me.

Do less.

And here’s an exercise to show you HOW to do that:

1) Write down all of the activities that you typically do in a day, like, say…

drive car pool
laundry
pay bills
make phone calls
write
work out
get the mail
read
work with clients
play with the kids
plan upcoming travel
coordinate volunteers/charity work
grocery store
cook supper
watch TV

2) Now, put an asterisk next to the tasks that ONLY you can do. Using our previous list that would be something like:

write
work out
read
work with clients
play with the kids

3) Find some way to get those other items off your plate.

You may need to hire someone, you may be able to simply ask some of the other grown-ups in your life for help. Teach the kids to do the laundry and get a co-chair to work with the volunteers.

Yes, you will have to get over some of your perfectionism – nobody else is going to do as good of a job cooking dinner or sorting the laundry as you do. But guess what? You have bigger fish to fry.

Your creative life is never going to take precedence over your quotidian life unless you make it happen.

Let me say this one more time:

The work that only you can do, you must do.

The work that anyone can do, someone else must do.

And if you’d like some help strategizing & executing, please consider working with me one-on-one and fill out my VIP Application here: http://bit.ly/VIPapp

Let me know how it goes for you, OK?

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Hooray – What A Crashing Success!!  I LOVED the response to this free webinar…

“Thank you so much for your bright mind, right on information, and your acute knowledge about the artist.” – L., Montreal, Canada

“This has been the best way to start the year for this procrastinator!” -S., El Paso, TX

“These questions have helped me see that I am here to inspire and light the path for others, that I don’t need to “save” them. It takes so much responsibility and self-sacrifice off my shoulders and makes the path and process lighter! Thank you.” – L., Los Angeles CA

“Wow, Sam — these questions are amazing – I never thought to ask a lot of them and this has the potential to really help me find out what I want – Thank you!” – T.B., South Africa

Click on the box below to watch the webinar, or just download the MP3 audio (below) — ENJOY!

An all-content, zero-sales pitch, let’s-get-some-real-work-done-together intensive designed especially for the creative person.

Be there live if you can so that I might answer your questions directly, plus you’ll get access to the downloadable recording, too.

And if you suspect that you could use some help getting to creative prosperity, here are a few packages I’ve created just for you.

(Be sure to at least READ about Package #2 — there’s some BIG NEWS in there!)

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Package #1: Your Basic DIY Version Includes…

- The Get It Done Home Study Kit (Digital Download Version)

Over 12 hours of recordings plus workbook plus bonuses!
Usually priced at: $197
- Annual Membership in The 365 Club

Featuring a LIVE small-group monthly call with me plus access to The Library – hundreds of hours of archived calls and resources PLUS “365 Reasons To Create” daily email inspiration!
Usually priced at: $57
- Your Creative Year | Your Successful Year

A bold new webinar with me scheduled for Friday, Jan. 4th. Create your personalized plan for creative success – no cookie-cutter advice here!
Free, but PRICELESS, right?

Total Value: $254
Click HERE to get this package now for ONLY $127 – that’s 50% off!!

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“Samantha’s energy is infectious….
Her tools for creative entrepreneurs are wildly unique and refreshingly effective. You want this woman on your side for your creative endeavors!”
- Ana Ottman, copywriter, anaottman. com

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Package #2: Your MONSTER Get It Done Package Deal Includes…

- The MONSTER Get It Done Teleclass - LIVE with Samantha Bennett

Get an early-bird bargain on your tuition to this very special version of the world-famous 6-week Get It Done Workshop. In addition to our usual life-changing worksheets and exercises, you’ll get EXTRA BONUS calls with Sam’s best expert friends. Weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 9:45am Pacific Time, April 17 – May 22 (dates subject to change)
Usually priced at $730

- Your ticket to our first-ever 3-day “Be Your Own Monster” LIVE EVENT
June 20-22, 2013 in San Diego, CA

This is thrilling: I’m hosting my very first live conference to bring together our community for three days of deep-dive transformation, creative revolution and FUN! (dates and location subject to change)
Usually priced at $997

PLUS you get everything in the “DIY Version” too!

- The Get It Done Home Study Kit Digital Download

Over 12 hours of recordings plus workbook plus bonuses!
Usually priced at: $197
- Annual Membership in The 365 Club

Featuring a LIVE small-group monthly call with me plus access to The Library – hundreds of hours of archived calls and resources
Usually priced at: $57
- Your Creative Year | Your Successful Year

A bold new webinar with me scheduled for Friday, Jan. 4th. Create your personalized plan for creative success – no cookie-cutter advice here!
Free, but PRICELESS, right?

Total Value: $2235
Click HERE to get this amazing package for over 55% off – just $990 – WOW!

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“I love you, Samantha…
You know why? Because you are tall. Because you do what you say you will. Because even when the shit hits the fan, you can laugh-cry WITH me and instill trust that I’ll live through it. Because you are brave and truly, vibrantly beautiful. Yeah.”
- Dyana Valentine, teacher, oracle, dyanavalentine.com

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Package #3: Your Ultimate VIP Package Includes…

I KNOW you can succeed - let's work together!

Features Private One-on-One Consultations with Sam

- A 3-hour Virtual VIP Day Strategy Session

- Two one-on-one private consultations with me per month for 6 months
Calls to be scheduled at your convenience.

PLUS you also get EVERYTHING in the Monster Get It Done Package! Yowza!

- The MONSTER Get It Done Teleclass – LIVE with Samantha Bennett

Get an early-bird bargain on your tuition to this very special version of the world-famous Get It Done Workshop. In addition to our usual life-changing worksheets and exercises, you’ll get 10 BONUS calls with Sam’s best expert friends. Weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 9:45am Pacific Time, April 17 – May 22 (dates subject to change)
Usually priced at $730

- Your VIP ticket to our first-ever 3-day “Be Your Own Monster” LIVE EVENT
June 20-22, 2013 in San Diego, CA

This is absolutely thrilling: I’m hosting my very first live conference to bring together our community for three days of deep transformation, creative revolution and FUN! (dates and location subject to change)
Usually priced at $997

PLUS you get everything in the “DIY Version” too!

- The Get It Done Home Study Kit Digital Download

Over 12 hours of recordings plus workbook plus bonuses!
Usually priced at: $197
- Annual Membership in The 365 Club

Featuring a LIVE small-group monthly call with me plus access to The Library – hundreds of hours of archived calls and resources
Usually priced at: $57
- Your Creative Year | Your Successful Year

A bold new webinar with me scheduled for Friday, Jan. 4th. Create your personalized plan for creative success – no cookie-cutter advice here!
Free, but PRICELESS, right?

Because of the in-depth nature of this VIP one-on-one process, this package is available by application only. If you feel like you would benefit from this level of no-joke transformation, please fill out this application: (https://sambennett.infusionsoft.com/app/form/your-creative-year-one-on-one-application)

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“We’ve worked with Sam Bennett several times now –
and we’ll do it again. No one can keep us from her. She’s been great at helping us re-energize our internal mission and kick-starting us into a higher gear, all the while keeping it meaningful, productive, and fun.”
- Lee Wochner, CEO & Creative Strategist, Counterintuity. com

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So, I’m just thrilled to bits about all this…

I’m especially bananas about the LIVE “Be Your Own Monster” Event in June – I’m getting some amazing teachers to join me and I think I can guarantee you one heck of a great time.

YAY!

Obviously, this isn’t the only time you’ll have to grab these offers, but it’s for sure the cheapest : )

BTW, as you probably already know, just about everything I sell is backed up by my “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Cheerfully Refunded” policy.

Please note that this guarantee does not contain an “I forgot to use it” contingency, an “I’ve changed my mind” scenario or an “Ooops, I’ve been sleep-shopping again” clause.

Without getting into a bunch of legalese, here’s the deal: if you participate fully in the offerings you purchase and find yourself dissatisfied for any reason, please let me know ASAP so we can take steps to remedy the situation. If you are still unhappy, then we’ll talk and if a full or partial refund is what’s necessary, then that’s what we’ll do. Either way, we’ll work together to find a great solution. Fair enough? Thank you. – SSB.

Let me know what you think, OK?

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Why I Get Mushy About Infusioncon

Well, first of all let me say that I am the last person on earth one would expect to be in love with a software company’s annual conference.  But Infusioncon changed me.

Please note: I have no business or marketing background, no training in computers or software.  But back in 2009 when started working for myself full time, I found Infusionsoft, and it’s been true love ever since.

First, let me tell you what Infusionsoft is: it’s an all-in-one system whereby you can send emails, track who opens and clicks on those emails and also sell people stuff.  It’s like having a way to send nice emails, an extra-detailed address book that remembers everything a person has ever done and a shopping cart system to sell your stuff — all in one.

It’s a huge, beautiful machine.

Now, back to that conference . . .

Back in 2010, I attended my first Infusioncon, slightly shocked to be honored as an Ultimate Marketer Finalist.  I presented the story of my business in front of a thousand people.  I wrote Ode to the Entrepreneur for them and they gave me a standing ovation.  You can see it on the tape here: the proof that poetry and business can make great bedfellows.

That Infusioncon was the first time I ever really embraced my new identity as a business person, and I was able to do it easily because Infusioncon is a convention of THE NICEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD.  The CEO, the management, the tech support staff… unnervingly kind, every last one of them.  Even their customers are crazy-nice.  Which is why it’s so fun to hang out with them all once a year.

Really, you must go.

This year it’s March 27-29 at the swanky Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.  Your brain will melt (in a good way) from all the information and ideas – there’s a ton of expert sessions & trainings and this year my hero David Allen is speaking and – wait for it – so is Daymond John from Shark Tank, the world’s greatest television show.

I love them so much that I’ve become an Infusionsoft Certified Consultant (do I look smarter?) and I am proud to represent them, especially to the creatives, iconoclasts, writers, artists, performers, poets, teachers, geniuses, weirdos and wild bunch-ers who make up my community and might not otherwise hear about this stuff.

So if you’re interested in learning about Infusionsoft, check out the demo and see if it’s right for you:
https://crm.infusionsoft.com/go/viewdemo/samanthabennett/
(you bet that’s an affiliate link – I’m a Certified Consultant for heaven’s sake.)

And if you want to learn more about small business sales & marketing in three days than most people learn in a lifetime, check out Infusioncon: http://2013.infusioncon.com/

Anyway, that’s my love letter.

Join me at Infusioncon 2013, won’t you?

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How To Be A Creative Genius, CEO

We had SO much fun on the “How To Create Your Dream Gig: Become A Creative Genius, CEO” webinar last night – I can’t wait for you to hear it and let me know what you think!

You’ll find the recording here: www.CreativeGeniusCEO.com

And, conveniently enough, that’s also where the application is in case you want to experiment with answering those questions.

“This is helping…..and my questions are getting answered.” – S.S., Colorado
“…you were talking directly to me…” – T.E., Canada
“Really helpful and inspiring…” – E.M., Maine

Since some people asked me about the program itself, below is the text of the original email I sent out with all the details – there’s still room for 4 people in the program, so if you’re interested be sure to fill out the application and we’ll schedule a private consultation.

Thank you!

About The Creative Genius, CEO Program

I am looking for 10 people who are ready to claim the title of “Creative Genius, CEO.” A small group of dedicated people who want to start – or grow – their own business. I want to personally mentor you for 6 months starting in mid-October.

Because I’m limiting it to such a small group, you’ll need to fill out the application form HERE then, if you’re a good match, we’ll schedule a consultation to ascertain whether or not this is really the right step for you right now.

This is a BIG DEAL.

I want to teach you everything I have learned about:

- how to make money doing what you love
- how to market yourself without feeling weird
- how to price your offerings (Did you know that the minute I started charging over $500/hour was the minute I got THREE new clients? It’s true…)
- how to use the best tools the internet has to offer to grow your business easily
- how to create a life that is rich in money, rich is satisfaction, rich in free time and rich in creative joy

The Creative Genius, CEO program is an intensive, high-level, 6-month program for an elite few who want to work closely with me to build their business based on love, integrity and the smartest business strategies around.

The heart of the The Creative Genius, CEO program is a live teleclass once every two weeks between Oct. 17 – Mar. 29 – so you can participate from wherever you are. We’ll also have two in-person events – one in LA in November and one in Phoenix in March. Plus you get 3 one-on-one consultations with me and bunch of other bonuses and stuff. Including a $500 gift card. For real.

The Creative Genius, CEO program is dedicated to helping you create the PERFECT business for you. And by “business” I mean any income-generating activity that suits your skills and your personality, makes the most of your talents and your gifts and serves the world.

Whether you want to teach or coach, sell a product, make money from your art, offer teleclasses, publish an ebook, heal the planet — I’ll help you get on the right track, give you the training you need as an, ahem, UNCONVENTIONAL entrepreneur, and keep up your momentum so you don’t quit just before things get really good. (Have you ever done that before?)

We’ll cover:
- the art & science of naming your business and services
- your website — if you need one — and what it should look like
- to blog or not to blog?
- how to build a list of people who are genuinely interested in your work
- creating an email series to stay in touch with your list
- inventing irresistible offers that have people standing in line to work with you
- managing business systems that support your life – giving you control over your own time

And best of all, I’ll teach you how to use Infusionsoft, the grooviest small business marketing tool there is. If you don’t have an account with Infusionsoft, we’ll get you set up with one, and if you already have Infusionsoft, then congratulations – you’re ahead of the game.

Figure Out Your Unique Selling Proposition AND Get Acquainted With Infusionsoft

Having Infusionsoft is like having a really detailed rolodex and a super-smart assistant to keep it up, plus an email marketing system (like MailChimp or Constant Contact), plus a shopping cart like PayPal and a referral program – all in one. It will also collect overdue bills for you, remind your customers when their credit cards are about to expire and follow-up with new leads…and it does it AUTOMATICALLY.

Neat, right? Yep. Infusionsoft is a wonderful system, but it’s kind of a bear to learn.

But for some reason, I get it. I love it, even.

So I’m going to take you by the hand and teach you how to use it to your best advantage while we work together to build your small business.

Don’t worry if you’re not a “techie.”

Honey, I am so not a techie it’s not even funny. I have no background in computers, in business, in marketing, in internet stuff…nada.

But I am pretty tenacious. So in 2009 I taught myself Infusionsoft and that year was honored as one of their Ultimate Marketer Finalists. I won a thousand bucks and some great exposure. And as of last week, I am now one of a very few Infusionsoft Certified Consultants in the USA.

Believe me – if I can do it, you can do it.

So This Creative Genius CEO Program Must Be Really Expensive, Hmmm?

Yes. It is.

And I’m not going to tell you the exact price just yet, because first I want you to DREAM with me…

What would it be like to make money doing what you love?
How would you feel knowing that your gifts were getting out there in the world?
If you could make an extra $1,000 or $2,000 or $5,000 a month – what would that do for you?
How much is NOT growing your business costing you?
Are you ready to take real, bold, inspired action?

And most importantly: what is your intuition saying to you right now about this program?

Is it pulling at your sleeve and saying, “Oh! This would be so great!!!”

Or is it shying away, saying, “Sure – another workshop – that’s not going to change anything…”

Because if you’re not feeling a TICKLE of excitement, then, honey – you can stop reading right now. No reason to keep going.

And if you’re EVEN A LITTLE BIT interested in this, I’d like you to do something.

I want you to apply for The Creative Genius, CEO program even if you are 100% sure you will never, ever actually do it.

Here’s why:

- Answering the questions on the application will be interesting for you.

- Answering the questions will give you some guidance about where you need to go next in your life.

- Answering the questions on the application will help you answer the questions of your heart.

And once you’ve completed the application, I’ll take a look at it and if it seems like you’d be a good candidate, then we can have a conversation and decide TOGETHER if this is the right thing or not.

As I said – I only have room for about 10 people in this program so don’t worry about deciding if it’s not for you, OK?

We live in a time of unprecedented opportunity.

You now have the power to distribute your own work and keep all of your own profits.

You have the chance to give yourself your very own dream job.

And I want to help you.

I’m No Millionaire…Yet.

Since 2009, I have taken my business from barely $3,000/year to a projected six-figures for this year.

I have won a prestigious award for small business marketing.

I have made money publishing my own books, classes and home study kits.

And my life is that of an ARTIST – my days are filled with writing, acting, teaching, speaking, and creating.

I am happier, healthier and wealthier than I have ever been.

My time is my own. I spend time in prayer and time with my friends. I travel to see my family and I often take a nap in the middle of the day.

Oh – And Did I Mention That I Just Got A Book Deal?

Yeah. I did. A REAL old-fashioned book deal with a real publisher and an advance (and a real deadline to meet!)

I’ll tell you all about it later, but the point right now is that part of the reason I got this book deal is because I have built this business. I have fans, I have income and I have demonstrated my ability to get a project (like a book) off the ground.

Wouldn’t you like some of my secret recipe?

We all know there’s no such thing as get-rich-quick.

But there is get-reasonably-well-off-doing-what-you-love…

And I’ve got the experience, the mojo, the drive, the resources, the friends and the sheer force of will to help you get there.

So…If You’re Ready To Change Your Life Even Just A Little Bit Then Fill Out This Application for the Creative Genius, CEO Program

Remember, the world needs your art.

And it’s very difficult to give the world your art while you’re still working at that crappy day job.

Fill out the application HERE: www.CreativeGeniusCEO.com

Thanks for reading all this. I’m eager to hear your response.

Yours,
Sam.

P.S. As I said – I only have room for about 10 people in this program so don’t worry if it’s not for you, OK?

Just go ahead and fill out the application, then we’ll figure out if you’re sincerely interested in being considered for the program, and if you are, then great – I’ll give you the financials and the other details and we can have a conversation about your goals and decide TOGETHER if this is the right thing for you or not.

Obviously I can’t guarantee the results of The Creative Genius, CEO Program, but I can say that I won’t let you into the program – I won’t let you spend the money – if I’m not reasonably certain you can recoup your investment within the year.

Call my cell if you have any questions: 818-468-0540

xoxo – Sam.

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