Mad Hookups - January 2016

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:

What do you do when you lack motivation? Kate Courageous has some wise advice.

This is fab info on marketing from Tarot Grandmaster Christiana Gaudet: The 3 R’s of Marketing Your Tarot Business.

The next time you get all impressed by someone bragging about their “six figure business” please read this honest post from Heather Thorkelson: Everyone thinks I’m rich but I’m not.

Ambition Ally has some GREAT plug-ins for your WordPress site. I’m a huge fan and you will be too. (They are super user-friendly.)

Spiral Nature wrote about how to read tarot online. Smart post if you’re thinking about starting an email service.

Launching guru Anne Samoilov is challenging you to get your launch on in January.

If you are considering going pro, read this post from Fiona Benjamin first: Are you ready to be a professional tarot reader?

This is genius: a workbook for devising your professional tarot business plan from the always-wise Benebell Wen. MUST READ. (PS that workbook is free + comprehensive.)

Wondering what to wear on a photo shoot? Stylist Elsa Isaac answers the question.

I love this: The only strategy you need to know to reach your goals this year from my fave biz brainiac, Racheal Cook.

Trying to make a big biz decision but your intuition and logic don’t agree? Marie Forleo has advice for you on to make the right decision when the gut and brain don’t mesh.

Sherold Barr wrote this goodness: How to overcome self-doubt.

Betty Means Business asks this question: should you ever work for free?

Wanna write a manifesto for your business? Alexandra Franzen has a post for you on how to do just that – with style.

This has been one of my most popular posts, ever: Polite responses for people who think Tarot, Astrology, Reiki and other mystical arts are “fake” or “stupid”.

HOT TIP: you don’t need an office to get your tarot business started. Find a local coffee shop or bookstore that might be willing to let you read there one day a week. (PS don’t forget to buy a coffee while you’re there!) My first “office” was at a local restaurant with a gorgeous lounge and view of the lake. People loved meeting me there until I was able to get my office set up. The lesson here: we all have to start somewhere. A humble beginning is still a beginning.

Newsletters to read: Marie Forleo has sound business and life advice that any entrepreneur will find valuable. Sign up and get regular videos that will help you get your biz on like a boss!

Listen up: this month, Talking Shop will be talking to creative mentor and artist, Chris Zydel, on Creativity for Business and Life! If you want to stoke your creative fire, don’t miss this one.

On my beside reading stack: The Conquer Kit: A Creative Business Planner for Women Entrepreneurs by Natalie McNeil. This is GREAT.

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. Check out the ala carte biz goodness at Professional Mystic’s Guides. Also: you can pick my business brain any time you like with my (inexpensive) and speedy email business mentoring service.

My mega-cool list of Business Resources for Tarotpreneurs and Mystical Entrepreneurs. All for you, my friends.

Go on and succeed wildly, hot stepper!

Theresa

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