Mad Hookups - January 2015

Got a tarot business or trying to get one started? Wondering how to maximize your potential without killing yourself (or spending a fortune)? Looking for info that will actually help you elevate your biz? I’ve got the Mad Hookups for tarotpreneurs and aspiring tarot pros. Whether you are new to the game or an old hat, check out my latest recommended posts ‘n classes ‘n tools just for you:

Got a team? Asana may be the program your team cannot live without. Learn how to work that thang to the max with Natalie Sisson of the Suitcase Entrepreneur: The Ultimate Guide on How to Use Asana to Become a Productivity and Task Management Genius

Protect yo’ neck: 5 Cheap Ways to Protect Your Trademarks and Copyrights from Elizabeth Potts Weinstein

Check out Tara Gentile’s new Quiet Power Strategy. You’re welcome.

Required reading from INC: Don’t Let Your Blog Get You in Trouble

From two of my favorite female entrepreneurs: How to Shake Up Your Industry With Viewpoints with Erika Lyremark and Nathalie Lussier. Smart advice, friends.

Ever find yourself feeling hella unmotivated with your biz? The Middle Finger Project has some sweet medicine for what ails ya.

Wonder why your readings and products don’t sell? Tara Swiger has 5 reasons people aren’t buying your thing. Read up!

Wanna get booked out six months into the future? Read these smart tips from Sarah Von Bargen.

Loving this motivational wisdom from Paul C. Brunson: 20 Habits for Success I Learned Working for Two Billionaires.

Are you working on a tarot book? Web copy a bit wonky and full of typos? Blog posts a hot mess? You might need a good editor. Enter Hilary Parry, fellow tarot reader and copy editor. She just launched her new editing services, especially for metaphysical folks. Get in before her calendar is booked up.

I loved this thought provoking piece on artistic jealousy from Esmé Wang.

Most tarot readers are stuck sitting long hours at their desk. This post by Marie Claire gives you some advice on how to save your body from the strains of sitting.

The Four Queens asks: Should You Build Your Empire Online? (My answer: yes!)

The Four Queens also offers some VERY good Tarot Business Mentoring services and her prices are really sweet and affordable for aspiring tarot pros on a budget. Check out her services and give your tarot biz the edge.

From the good folks at IttyBiz: 6 Habits That Flatline Your Business and Profit.

Every year I sign up for The Fired Up and Focused Challenge over at The Yogipreneur’s amazing site. The latest session started on January 5th – get in now while it’s still going! This helps me to stay on track and up my game, every time!

HOT TIP: If you find yourself constantly getting bummed out by someone else’s success, stop looking at their site. Seriously. Get your eyes off their world. Instead, put that energy into growing your own business. Always remember: what we focus on grows.

Newsletters to read: PR agent Melissa Cassera has a fantastic newsletter with savvy tips on how to get some sweet media attention for your biz. This is one of my “must read” newsletters.

Listen up: every month, I’m bringing some highly useful podcasts for mystical business owners with my very fine co-host, Bri Saussy, at Talking Shop. Don’t miss this month – we’re going to be talking with biz whiz Tara Gentile on how to grow your business. Previous shows are always in the archive.

On my beside reading stack:

The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users by Guy Kawasaki

Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wen

Don’t forget: I have sweet little business ebooks just for you. At only $15 a pop, these gems will give your mystical biz a mega boost. Check out the ala carte biz goodness at Professional Mystic’s Guides.

Go on and succeed wildly, hot stepper!

Theresa

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