Inspiration and Motivation

Inspiration and motivation. These are two words that have a different meaning for each and everyone of us. What inspires and motivates you the most?

I have said this before, but I am one that is easy to inspire. Whether it is a book I just read, a movie I had seen or witnessing a simple act of kindness, I can become inspired.

My motivation comes from somewhere else. My life, my experiences and my goals for the future; are all things that motivate me. What motivates me the most is setting a goal and getting to that end result. Like a runner in a marathon. I have to get to the finish line, no matter what! Perhaps that is why I am sitting here in my office, on a Saturday morning, working?

Anyhow, I am digressing. The point of this post is to find out what inspires you and motivates you the most? Also, I would love to have a future podcast about this topic. Perhaps ways to find inspiration and motivation (let’s face it, some days, each and everyone of us could use a muse — yes, even easy to inspire me!). So, if you are a motivational speaker, business coach or just someone that has a unique take on this topic, drop me a line.

Thank you and have a nice Labor Day Weekend!

Darlene

30 Seconds to Wow Us! Elevator Speech Contest Still Open!

This is a call out to let everyone know that the Elevator Speech contest is still open. If you aren’t sure what I am talking about, listen to my mini-podcast about elevator speeches. Click here to listen to the mini podcast.

Don’t be shy! Pick up the phone and leave your elevator speech on my podcast phone line (888-862-1352) or for the brave, record yourself promoting your business, post it on youtube and send me the link! Think of this as an exercise for social networking.**Yes, I plan on creating my elevator speech in audio or video very soon in order to share it with everyone**

You can say anything you want to about your business, be as creative as you wish…the goal is to tell us about you and your business in 60 seconds or less. Draw us in!

The winner will receive a new copy of the book “Guerrilla Marketing” or “Give Your Elevator Speech a Lift”. The winner will also have their elevator speech audio included in a future podcast.

So, go on and start submitting your speeches! Then stay tuned for a special voting podcast, where you get to help choose the winner!

A Look Back…

I wanted to thank all of the business owners who have participated in my podcast. I am extremely grateful to each person that opened up and shared their experiences with me and my listening audience.  Here is a quick look back at the people with whom I have had the honor of featuring on my podcasts:

Episode 2 – Featured Dawn Riley of a Virtual Assistant in Paradise, Nate who is a client of mine and my mother, Pat.

Episode 3 – Featured April Jones of Advantage Virtual Assistant

Episode 4 – Featured Monique Terrell of Sparkle Professional Office Services, LLC

Episode 5 – Featured Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate

Episode 6 – Featured Lily Chambers of The Virtual Office Goddess, LLC

Be sure to check out all of the episodes to hear what each one of these successful and intelligent people had to say!

Visit the Archives page to access all of the episodes. Also be sure to subscribe to my podcast’s feed so you don’t miss a single episode.

Thank you for listening!

**I’ll be back on September 7th with episode number 7!**

Episode 6 – The Goddess is…In

A Virtual Perception’s sixth podcast features my interview with Lily Chambers of The Virtual Office Goddess. Lily recently surpassed her first year of business and she sheds light on many of the topics new VAs are interested in when they first enter the industry. We cover topics from why she started her business to the importance of networking and honing your public speaking skills, specifically by attending local Toastmasters meetings. We also talk about privacy and trust issues.

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Episode 5 – The Write Associate

The fifth episode of A Virtual Perception is complete and features Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate. Tammi talks about transitioning from being an employee to a business owner, her niche copy writing and editing (including internet marketing support) and talks about why she wanted to become a Virtual Assistant in the first place.

Also, I talk about some inexpensive and creative ways to market YOUR business. I also talk about networking in the podcast intro, as well as, with Tammi Metzler of The Write Associate.

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Episode 4 — Knowledge is Power

A Virtual Perception is back with Episode Number 4! In this podcast, I talk with Monique Terrell of Sparkle Professional Office Services. Monique is the go to gal for Academic Services (e-course creation, etc.) and Web Marketing (social media site setup, weblogs and so on). She also recently launched her very own Blog Talk Radio show. We covered a lot of topics, including how choosing a niche helps a VA in branding and promoting his or her business. Check it out!

I would love to hear some feedback too. How have you liked the podcast episodes thus far? Is there a topic you would like me to cover? Talk back avirtualperception@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

Darlene

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Want to learn more about what a Virtual Assistant is? Check out the first episode of a Virtual Perception called: A Virtual Assistant Defined

Learn more about what a Virtual Assistant can do for you and your business: Check out Monique Terrell’s second Blogtalkradio episode: How to Work with a Virtual Assistant

Episode 3

Title: A Virtual Assistant Story – Chapter One
Subtitle: Do What You Love!

In my third podcast episode, I talk with April Jones of Advantage Virtual Assistant. We talk about her designated niche, Virtual Legal Assistance, some challenges faced during the first few months of her business and the launch of an organization for Virtual Legal Assistants. This is a first in a series of interviews of Virtual Assistants who are in the first year of their business. April’s interview and those to follow are ones you definitely do not want to miss! My Favorite Price Free segment is back too!

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