Did you know the last time we had an economic transition of this kind was in the 1920s?  So I ask the question…How can all these ‘business gurus’ out there keep saying they have “THE SOLUTION”.

HERE IS THE TRUTH:  We are all in this together.  Strategic business and marketing gurus are finding out what is working and what is not by trial and fire.  And if they are telling you they have ALL the answers….pardon my French, but I am going to have to call BS (Baloney Sandwich) on that one.

One of the quotes I LOVE is “Worrying is like a rocking chair, you expend a WHOLE Bunch of energy and you just don’t get anywhere.” For the sake of all small businesses out there, I want to put some of the economy stuff into perspective.

No matter your situation, it’s up to you if your “Personal Economy” has a recession. If you don’t want to have a recession, you just have to find people to surround yourself with who aren’t having one either.  The next six to twelve months is going to be make it or break it for many small businesses.

Here is what you need to know: You have the opportunity today to come out of this recession THRIVING.  Especially if you are targeting people who are less effected by the conditions of the economy because they are spending money.

Watch as I share my candid opinion of what I think is really going on.

Learn how to recession proof your business at the Marketing to Millionaires Retreat October 22-24, 2009. Learn more and register at www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com.

Have a question about the Marketing to Millionaires Retreat?…call us at 866.615.8150.

When the news media first started talking about the recession – honestly I pretty much dismissed it. 9 months later we can no longer dismiss the fact that that the condition of the economy has changed and it is dramatically affecting many small business owners and their families.  For many families out there this is a very scary time – especially families that have one or more breadwinner in a traditional JOB where they do not have control of their own income.

And here is the truth:  YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE ECONOMY.

But you can control how you CHOOSE to react to the economy and how to run your business in the economy.

I also think there is a lot of hype out there from leading marketers which I believe is a huge disservice to small business owners.  Want to hear my opinion?  Let me know your thoughts.

Watch as I share my perspective on the economy:

PS. More to come about the next several days…so stay tuned.

Learn how to recession proof your business at the Marketing to Millionaires Retreat October 22-24, 2009. Learn more and register at www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com.

Have a question about the Marketing to Millionaires Retreat?…call us at 866.615.8150.

Article by Kelly K. O’Neil, Million Dollar Marketing to the Affluent Coach and Creator of the Marketing to Millionaires™ Programs

Successful Entrepreneurs know how important it is to stand responsible for their own actions. As I teach my kids…you are in charge of your own thoughts, feelings and actions.  No one else.   It is all on you.  And every action has a result.  Some results you like and some results you don’t.

Here is what I know to be true.  We have all created our environments to be perfectly designed to deliver the results we are currently getting.  If we want new results, we need to realign our strategies to create those results.

Offers like this do NOT come around often!  So ask yourself these important questions:

• Are you ready to COMMIT to your success?
• Are you ready to truly play a BIGGER game?

If you answered “yes”, you MUST register for this revolutionary program.  I guarantee it will provide you with the insider secrets and knowledge for marketing and selling your services to the affluent market as well as those who spend like they are.  These strategies will help ensure you RISE above the recession and come out the other end THRIVING.

But, if you wait any longer, you will miss out on incredible savings.  After Midnight TODAY, June 5^th, the Early Bird Discount of $500 off admission price EXPIRES. Today is your last day to take advantage of this deep discount!   Plus, bring a friend and enjoy savings of up to $999!

For more details and to register NOW go to www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com

The Golden Rule as it is most frequently expressed is: “Do onto others as you would wish them do onto you.”

Creating VIP treatment—the kind you would like to experience yourself—is the secret to acquiring affluent customers, keeping them coming back AND making them raving fans who will tell their friends all about you. Here an invaluable tip to uplevel your services for the affluent market:

Create a Ritz-Carlton Level of Service. Sweat the “small stuff” and create a Ritz Carlton customer experience. The Ritz Carlton’s standard of service is what sets the hotel chain apart from its competitors and establishes it as a world-renowned leader in customer satisfaction; a position any company in any industry can aspire to achieve. The Ritz Carlton’s “Credo” simply translated here, is easily employed and are sure to inspire confidence:

“We pledge to provide the finest personal service for our customers who will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambiance. The Ritz-Carlton experience enlivens the senses, instills well-being, and fulfills even the unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests.”

Continually delivering a level of service above and beyond expectations is the cost of entry with the affluent and it will set you apart from your competition as well.

We are pleased to OFFICIALLY introduce our special celebrity guest for the Marketing to Millionaires™ Retreat. Patti Stanger of the hit TV show Millionaire Matchmaker, founder of The Millionaire’s Club and best-selling author of Become Your Own Matchmaker is not only an expert at marketing to, retaining and servicing Millionaires, she also created a multimillion dollar business by marketing to the affluent. Patti will be speaking at The Marketing to Millionaire’s Retreat taking place October 22 – 24, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Click on my video to learn more!

Join Patti at the Retreat as she shares her personal strategies used to create multi-million dollar businesses by marketing to millionaires. Don’t forget to register for the VIP experience too! Patti will be attending the VIP Gala so you will have an once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet and network with this incredible entrepreneurial expert. Learn more about Patti at www.pattistanger.net and see her in action running her business on her hit TV show on the Bravo network (www.bravotv.com).

Click on this photo to check out a video from Patti!

Click here to Register for the Marketing to Millionaires Retreat™ and VIP Experience, NOW!
Early Bird Discounts are Expiring Quickly so don’t wait any longer.

There IS one more announcement… Join me as I interview Patti Stanger in the next installment of the Marketing to Millionaires™ Retreat Preview Call Series.

“The Secrets to Making Millions by Marketing Love to the Affluent”
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Time: 1 PM PT (2 PM MT, 3 PM CT, 4 PM ET)

This is an opportunity not to be missed!!! Call in to gain amazing insight into all the ways Patti became the affluent marketing expert she is today!

In this Teleseminar you will learn:
•      The reasons why Patti Stanger started in the matchmaking business
•      The key advantages Patti finds in working with affluent clients
•      The #1 frustration of millionaire clients who crave value and VIP services
•      The most important strategy Patti implemented to take her business to the next level
•      The most important piece of advice Patti can provide for other entrepreneurs seeking success with the affluent

Click here to Register for the Preview Call NOW!

Register Now for This FREE Teleseminar!

The Recession Proof Marketing Strategy: Marketing to Millionaires™ “7 PROVEN Strategies to Attract, Sell, Service and Retain Affluent Clients”

Marketing in today’s economy requires different strategies than before. The next 6 to 12 months are absolutely critical for your small business. If you don’t figure out how to sell your services in this new economy, and quickly, you’re not going to make it.

Join me and Client Attraction Mentor Fabienne Fredrickson (www.clientattraction.com) to learn why your service-based business MUST target the affluent to significantly UpLevel your business result and how to leverage this high-end audience’s potential!!

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Time: 1 PM Pacific, 2 PM Mountain, 3 PM Central, 4 PM Eastern

Here’s the REGISTRATION link:

http://www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com/fabienne/index.html

Learning how to recession proof your business by marketing to affluent clients is CRITICAL information that small businesses need to understand right now!

In this Teleseminar you will discover:
• How to identify one of the 4 key market segments of the affluent population (and they aren’t necessarily who you think they are).

• The # 1 and #2 BIGGEST pet peeves of the affluent that will send them running for the hills and how to avoid it.

• The top 3 secret desires of the affluent, that most would never share with you themselves.

• How to position and strategically price your product and service offerings at a premium price that the affluent will say yes to without blinking.

• The best 3 strategies to market to the affluent that will end up saving you a tremendous amount of time, money and energy.

• The critical sales strategy that will close your affluent prospect 98% of the time.

• The top 3 strategies to deliver VIP service to your VIPs to turn then into raving fans that build your business for you.

It’s happening this WEDNES DAY, MAY 20 at 1 PM PT! Don’t Miss it.

Register now!

To learn more about Marketing to Millionaires and to download a free CD entitled “7 Surefire Marketing Strategies to Market to Millionaires or at least people who spend like they are”, visit www.marketingtomillionairesgift.com.

The absolute last day to register using the $750 Early Bird Discount on admission to the
Marketing to Millionaires Retreat™ is Thursday, April 30th at Midnight Pacific Time!

Don’t miss out on this revolutionary program that will provide you with the insider secrets and knowledge for marketing and selling your services to the affluent market as well as those that spend like they are.

After Thursday at Midnight, the $750 off admission price EXPIRES… So, if you’ve been thinking about joining us (which I know you have) and discovering the way to create a profitable business that provides you the freedom to work less, and earn so much more…  Thursday is your very last day to take advantage of this incredible $750 discount!   Plus, bring a friend and enjoy savings up to $1,124.

Click here for more details and to register NOW!

It doesn’t seem possible in this economy does it? But it’s TRUE. I’m so excited to finally announce all the incredible details of The Marketing to Millionaires Retreat.  At this event, I will teach you how to get ahead of the economic challenges facing us ALL with my success-driven system to reach affluent clients who are incredibly loyal, willing to pay premium prices and grow your business with high-potential referrals.

Check out my video to learn more!

Don’t Just Listen to Me, Check Out These Client Testimonials!

This event promises to be three days that are all about YOU, and helping you to reshape your business so it works for you, instead of you slaving for it. Here are the details you NEED to know:

• When: October 22 – 24, 2009

• Where: The luxury Renaissance Hotel at LAX in Los Angeles, California

• How: Register at www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com

• Why: We are pulling out ALL the stops for this retreat and going bigger than we ever have ever gone before including throwing a VIP Gala and hosting a Celebrity Guest!

You’ll leave this AMAZING event with the tools, resources, support and advice you need to take your business to the next level. Don’t wait to become part of it!  Our $750 early-bird pricing discount on admission is expiring in on April 30th. Don’t miss out on big savings!  Visit www.marketingtomillionairesretreat.com to learn all the details and sign-up today.

The Recession Proof Marketing Strategy: Marketing to Millionaires™
“7 PROVEN Strategies to Attract, Sell, Service and
Retain Affluent Clients”

LIVE Q & A Session
Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009
Time: 1:00 PM Pacific, 2:00 PM Mountain, 3:00 PM Central, 4:00 PM Eastern

Join me for the chance to get ALL your questions answered about this CRITICAL topic. Register NOW and receive the call-in information in addition to a link to last week’s Preview Call recording so you don’t miss a thing!

Sign-up TODAY by clicking here!