From: Christiane Holbrook, Pasadena, California, USA

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Dear Emerging Entrepreneur,

If you are like many of my clients, your entrepreneurial spirit is just screaming at you: Quit your job! Go on your own! Create your own destiny!

And then, at the same time, your doubts and fears creep in, making your dream look like an impossible venture. If that is you, you are not alone. These days it seems like almost everybody wants to become an entrepreneur. And the statistics are bleak... Almost 95% of businesses fail within the first five years.

But you can create a business that beats the odds. One that is in the top 5%. One that brings joy, fulfillment AND financial freedom. You can design your success rather than hoping for luck. But you have to know what it takes to succeed in your business and in your life.

Some entrepreneurs don’t dream big enough because they are afraid that success will overwhelm them. But it doesn’t have to. If you want to become a successful business owner, it helps to have a guide. You need to trust your entrepreneurial spirit and know that it is your driving force and will make you successful. But you have to channel this energy and give it a plan to follow. Maybe you already have some vague idea of what your business will look like, but you haven’t been able to put it all together. It takes a bit of time and a bit of work to discover where your talents, skills and passions meet the needs of the world. Again, it’s all learnable.

As an entrepreneur, you are in a unique position to enjoy a life of freedom and excitement while creating balance in your life. But to do that, you need direction, clarity and a plan. You need a guide who has been through all the obstacles and challenges and can encourage you, educate you and empower you.

BALANCE AND SUCCESS ARE ATTAINABLE!

Sound too good to be true? It’s not. The key to building a thriving business and a balanced life is to change your mindset from that of a business owner to that of a business leader. This is the first step towards becoming what I call a “High Impact Leader.” When you’re a High Impact Leader, people will want to follow YOU. They’ll be inspired by you, and look at you as someone they want to emulate. You will attract and retain clients much more easily, thereby increasing your profits. You’ll live in balance, with high integrity and dignity.

Making the internal mind shift from a small business owner to a small business leader is essential for success in the 21st century. And it can start well before you open for business.

Creating a thriving business without giving up your life is a lot easier said than done. But it doesn’t have to be a frustrating struggle. My book and ecourse, The Art of Succeeding by Design, present a simple, yet revolutionary approach to empowering entrepreneurs to succeed in business and in life.

To inspire and guide you, I have written two books in one. You may find yourself identifying with the story of consultant Laura Jensen as she learns what it takes to grow her graphic design firm in balance with her life. And at the same time, you’ll be making your way through a practical workbook that shows you how to apply crucial eight steps to creating your own six-figure business.

But if I make it all sound so easy, please understand that it wasn’t always like that for me...

In fact, if I’ve touched you with my words, it’s because I have been just where you are today. I have witnessed for almost 40 years how entrepreneurial stress, endless hours, and a life built around work can painfully affect an entire family.

But I am jumping ahead. Let me tell you my story:

My earliest childhood memories were about seeing my dad stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated and unfulfilled by his business. Early on, that taught me to think that financial success meant living with high levels of stress at work and at home. I learned a lot about running a business from my father. But I lived in a home where pent-up frustration from working long hours was often expressed in unpleasant ways. I grew up promising myself that I would never live like that, that the price of success was too big. I thought that business success required endless hours, hard work, high levels of stress, and always accommodating the needs of the business with no time for oneself, family or friends.

Years later, I was creating my own business with the intention of not repeating old patterns. But I only had the same old tools to work with: long hours and hard work. I decided I needed to make some major life changes. For a while I was so discouraged by the challenges of entrepreneurship that I took a job—a very stable, safe and comfortable job.

Still, the entrepreneurial spirit kept tugging at my heart. When extreme life changes forced me to look at the rest of my life, I knew that I didn’t want to work for anybody but myself. I would do whatever it took to figure out how to create a thriving business and, at the same time, create a thriving life. And so I set out to find the solution to creating a successful business, dream big, really big, setting high financial goals and still have balance in my life.

Over time, I did a lot of research and discovered some amazing techniques and tools that I had never heard about before. I have implemented them in my own business and life and they WORK! I learned that my business success depended on eight key factors. Today, I just love my days at work. I love having time to go on hikes, be with my friends and support my two girls emotionally and financially. I attract clients easily and love my relationship with them. I have a fabulous staff and I know that they give me their very best every day. My children don’t pay the price of my business success. On the contrary, I hope that they see me as their role model. I hope that I can inspire them to become mindful, powerful, prosperous and joyful entrepreneurs themselves one day.

So, before your quit your job or before you continue doing business as usual, take some time, sit back and learn how to do it right. During my keynote presentations I always use this analogy: Think about your life and work in a slingshot, you are somewhat lost, confused, distracted and you run in circles. Well, doesn’t that sound like you are “just hanging in there?” Now, think about taking time to pull back a bit. In your mind, pull the rubber band of the sling shot back a bit. Can you feel what happens? Yes, tension increases, that’s ok. Go with it! Take some time to stay back, read, learn, write, ponder and then target and let go! You already know what happens. Yes, you end up much further ahead then where you started. So, if you need clarity, a good way to reach it is by pulling back!

How about eight short weeks of learning, pondering, questioning, getting support, getting excited, getting ready? That may sound like a long time for your entrepreneurial spirit to wait. But trust me, I have worked with so many business owners who are at the end of years of hard work. They often admit to having confused busyness with productivity. Don’t fall into that trap. I don’t know many business owners who want to willingly give up all their free time, fun with family, being a great parent, and their health, all to be successful. Believe me, with the proper support, you can have it all!

So, if you are ready to learn to succeed by design, this program is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to overcome the one thing 95% of all entrepreneurs struggle with
  
  
• 4 things you need to know before you quite your day job
  
  
• The secret to drastically shortening the learning curve of success
  
  
• How to overcome your fear of marketing
  
  
• The truth behind working ON your business, rather than IN your business
  
  
• How to transform from a small business owner to a small business leader
  
  
• The 1 ingredient of success that almost all business owners forget
  
  
• The 3 secrets to only doing what you love

Are you convinced yet?

BUT WHY THE HIGH IMPACT BUSINESS SYSTEM?

Yes, you are right. There are plenty of good coaches and consultants. Hundreds of them. There are great books on work/life balance. Thousands of them. But obviously they have not had the impact on your life that you wanted. You are realizing that making lasting changes is difficult. You can’t do this inside-out process by yourself. That’s why I have created a system that blends necessary information, and powerful tools with an intense support system for you.

AT LEGACY IN ACTION, WE TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH.

Becoming a leader at work AND at home is like growing a strong tree… it all starts with the right ingredients.

What does a tree need? The right amount of water, sun, nutrition and soil. Similarly, you need the right ingredients to become a leader of your life. You need balance, focus, purpose and relationship to grow strong roots. Because a business can only grow as strong as the person running it!!!

Throughout our coaching programs, the focus is on YOU, the emerging business owner. You will learn techniques, motivational methods, sales tools, and time management methods. But much of our work together is based on creating changes in you from the inside out. In addition to leaving the course with a whole set of new business tools and life tools, you will have a mindset that allows you to implement changes that last long after we have completed our work together.

Ready to sign up now?

OPTION 1:

• Two 30-minute private power-coaching sessions, with me over a period of 2 months. We’ll meet over the phone at times convenient for you. These sessions are designed to focus you quickly on what matters most to you. Once you sign up, you’ll also receive an assessment that will maximize the results of the coaching sessions.
  
• My book, The Art of Succeeding by Design, delivered via digital download
  
  
• My Small Business—High Impact audio program, delivered via digital download
  
  
• A complete stress-busting audio tutorial, “The Science of Enjoying Your Journey to Success—Stress Free!”, delivered in 8 installments

Or for just a few bucks more, you can book two extra 30-minute coaching sessions. These four sessions will lift the fog, clear your view and allow you to create a crystal-clear vision of how to succeed by design.

SO HERE IS OPTION 2:

• Everything included in Option 1
  
  
• PLUS two additional 30-minute private power-coaching sessions, with me over a period of 2 months. We’ll meet over the phone at times convenient for you. And scheduling can be done instantly on the Internet.
  

CONCEPTS COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM:

SIMPLIFY THROUGH YOUR VALUES
Knowing and living through your values is imperative if you want to create a business based on trust and integrity. It is the secret for success in a world where customers are craving a chance to trust again.

CREATE A MAGICAL ATTRACTION!
Knowing and living through your vision and purpose is imperative if you want to create a business that is a joy to run but is also irresistibly attractive to your clients and your support staff.

TIME FOR RENEWAL IS YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS!
Learn to honor yourself. Learn that wellbeing is more than just working out. Find out how to bring your best to your work and your life, every day.

LEARN, LEARN, LEARN AND HAVE FUN WITH IT!
The most successful business owners never stop learning. They read. They attend seminars. They copy other successful business people. Yet, it’s hard to find time for learning with all there is to juggle. Find four effortless ways to acquire much needed business knowledge.

SPREAD THE WORD, WITH INTEGRITY AND EASE!
No business can afford to ignore marketing. And yet, many do. I’ll redefine marketing. And then show you how to start loving it. You’ll also discover how to make regular time to actually do it.

BECOME THE CIO OF YOUR BUSINESS!
Whether you have an in-house staff or a virtual support team, becoming the Chief Inspirational Officer of your business is the key to working less. Find out how to motivation, inspiration and empowering others allow for high standards and even higher productivity.

CHARGE WHAT YOU ARE WORTH!
Have you ever reduced your price before someone even asked for it? Everybody has at one time or another. But it’s not a good business practice. Discover why lowering your price drives clients away. And learn techniques that make charging your full fee a no-brainer.

OUTSHINE YOUR COMPETITION!
How? By “wowing” your customer. What is the WOW effect in your business? Find out and then use it over and over again. As a result you gain life-long loyalty from your clients. They refer others to you and they love paying for your services and products.

PUT IT ALL TOGETHER!
No business in the 21st century can afford to “wing it.” Customers are demanding high quality, reliability and consistency. Learn to create order in your business so that customers are happy, employees feel fulfilled and you gain more time for fun.

It’s a program filled with the information on the latest business trends, time-proven success principles, inspiration, motivation, accountability, practical advice, laughter and fun to help you create a thriving business and a beautiful life.

If you are still not sure that any of the programs offer the right solution for you, give me a call on my direct line at (626) 296‑8347 and let’s talk. I will be absolutely honest with you. We’ll find out very quickly if we are a good match. I only take highly committed clients and you might want to get to know me more. So, how about a short conversation?

MY purpose is to give you all the tools you need to be the best you can be so that your business and those around you will be the best THEY can be!

Still not sure how this all works? Here are some more details:

HOW IS THIS PROGRAM DELIVERED?

The Entrepreneurial Freedom Program is a complete coaching and learning experience.

Once you sign up for it, you’ll get a link to a Web page where you can download materials and get started immediately. You’ll also receive an email containing the phone number for Christiane’s private coaching line and the times for her special call-in days.All you do is give her a ring during that time. No reservation is necessary.

HOW ARE THE COACHING SESSIONS CONDUCTED?

All sessions are conducted from the convenience of your home or office. All you have to do is to pick up the phone and call me. When you sign up, you will receive the number for my direct coaching line. I will be available on Mondays 8:00 am-11:00 am and Thursdays from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm (Pacific time). No traveling expenses and no time wasted. I know that you are busy “doing” life and your time is precious. But our coaching sessions are only part of your learning experience. Check out all the support materials included in your package.

IS THERE A GUARANTEE?

Absolutely. I am so convinced that this system will revolutionize the way you live life and do work that I offer an unconditional guarantee. I promise to deliver first class information and support you in a very professional and caring manner. You commit to taking the time to learn, to reflect, to connect and to implement. Together we’ll have enormous strength to create the business of your dreams.

Still, if you find that your expectations are not fulfilled, or if you were hoping for something different, and you would like to discontinue our partnership, you may do so at any time, with no further financial responsibility and you will keep all the material without any questions asked. We are here to help you!

TWO MONEY-BACK GUARANTEES:

Just so you don’t have to worry about making the wrong investment, I offer you my two unique Money-Back Guarantees: I’m so confident that my system will change you live your life and the way you do business that I’m willing to guarantee it, 100%. In fact, I’ll give you two 2-month guarantees:

1. First, if any time within 2 months of your purchase you’re not completely satisfied with the coaching programs, I will return a full refund of the purchase price. No ifs, ands or buts. You’ve got to be happy and you’ll keep the learning material.
   
   
2. Second—read this amazing guarantee carefully—you also get my “1 Extra Hour A Day” Money-Back, No-Risk Guarantee! When you put my formula to work for you during our time together, you will gain at least 1 hour of time you didn’t have before. That means I guarantee that you’ll work more focused, you’ll be able to delegate more, make the right decisions quicker and spend much less time in inertia due to overwhelm. 1 hour a day is 5 hours a week, which adds up to 2.5 days a month, or 1 extra month per year! So, everything is guaranteed. I’m taking all the risk for you. You have absolutely no risk at all! How can you possibly lose?

HOW CAN I SIGN UP?

If you wish, you can compare all three of our programs to see which one would be best for you. Once you have found the right choice for your challenge, your budget, and your time, click on one of the “ADD TO CART” buttons that will take you to our secure ordering site. Signing up is simple and uncomplicated. And you can cancel all any time and still keep all the material you receive at the time you sign up.