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In my 13 years coaching many solo-preneurs, I have discovered that most are wonderful at their craft, but when it comes to selling themselves and their services - they struggle. I believe it is because of the perspective that this culture has about sales that makes it so difficult. If you ask someone what is the first thought they have about salespeople, the response is sleazy or pushy. If you ask for further thoughts, most people will say that sales is only about making money.

Since February is about Valentine’s Day, I thought I would share what I love. I love- love. I love watching romance movies. Some of my favorites are Persuasion and Pride and Prejudice. I never tire of watching Darcy and Elizabeth in Pride and Prejudice find their way to each other and feeling the love they have. I get giddy every time I watch Captain Wentworth gently take Ann’s hand and lean over to give her a kiss.

Energy is what fuels our body. Just like a car will not go anywhere without gas, our bodies will not run without energy. So how the heck do we get energy and how do we get rich enough energy so we can accomplish what we want? Here are simple ways to get energy:

I often talk to my clients about training partners. Training partners are the people who challenge us. The ones who you find yourself avoiding. The ones who you love to make wrong and find yourself frustrated and angry with. They come in the form of bosses, co-workers, clients, employees, friends and lovers.

Intention is everything to me. I realize that if I am not aware of my intention, it can betray me. The other night, I was about to watch a movie with my 13 year old daughter when she did something, and I said something to her, and she got up and stormed out of the room, and said “I am done being with you.” I can’t remember what she did, nor can I remember what I said, but I remember when I checked in with my intention it was to make her wrong. No wonder she stormed out.

My intention is to grow my business so I can be of greater service to people.** I havecreated a marketing plan. I hired a marketing expert, Gail Nott, to develop my strategy.As part of it we decided I would write six blogs for the remainder of the year. I sat downwith Gail in June and promised to write one blog a month starting in July. I hiredRebecca of Worker Bee to build the email list and create the structure to help me send out the blogs each month. I felt so efficient.