Mad Hookups - October 2014

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 instead of wasting your cash and time? 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:

Conscious Business Design by The Yogipreneur. No one knows mind/body/spirit business better than Racheal Cook. She’s ethical, knows business inside and out, and will give you the support you need to create a heart centered business on YOUR terms. No hype, no fluff. This woman is the real deal. And yes, this program is PERFECT for tarot readers (it’s not just for yogis!). Enrollment closes tomorrow. Get on it, yo.

Need to brush up your tarot reading skills? Check out the correspondence course and amazing telecourses from The Tarot School.

Speaking of The Tarot School, you’ll want to sign up for the annual Readers Studio! This is a fab tarot conference that you won’t want to miss. (PS yours truly is gracing the main stage this year!) Make sure you get in with the Tarot and Psychology portion too, yo.

If you like to learn tarot with a side of barbecue, don’t miss Tarosophy’s Tarot Con in Dallas, which is happening the weekend of October 18th. Lots of big name speakers and classes to choose from (including business stuff!).

Ever have a client default on a payment? Lucky Bitch author Denise Duffield Thomas gives sage advice on how to handle that sticky conundrum.

If you have a tarot business, you must pay taxes like the rest of the public. Benebell Wen breaks down what you need to know about Professional Tarot and Tax in this useful post.

What is an LLC? If you ever wondered what one is and whether you need one, check out this post from lawyer Elizabeth Potts Weinstein.

Learn how to plan and execute your launches like a pro. Fearless Launching is THE program that every tarotpreneur needs to take if they want to see some major success in their launches. HIGHLY recommended. Enrollment closes in 8 days.

How to create a conducive training environment and a few places to train your peeps to get trained by you: Training people to be Trained by You from Ittybiz

E-course overwhelm. I’ve had it. Esmé Wang talks about it here.

Business smarty pants Sarah Von Bargen gives it to us straight: Six Things Your WordPress Site Wants You To Do Every Month. I want to tattoo this post on my arm!

Are you bootstrapping your tarot business? If so, there are three mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Nathalie Lussier always gives the best advice!

Liz Lockard is my go-to gal for all things SEO related. In this posts, she talks about bounce rates and how to get them under control.

HOT TIP: before signing up for any class (including mine!) – ask good questions. Make sure you really know what you are getting into. Most teachers will be more than happy to answer any questions you have before you sign up. Just sayin: there are plenty of people teaching business now and you’re going to have to be careful that you don’t end up in something that promises the world and delivers a lead balloon. Check out the goods carefully before you put down your cheddar.

Newsletters to read: this month, I’m recommending you sign up for Paul Jarvis’ Sunday Dispatches. Smart business writing with integrity and heart.

When my site got hacked, I turned to Nathan Briggs. When my new host did an epic fail, I stopped messing around and decided to host my site with Nathan. Do yourself a favor and get your site over there. You’ll be in good hands.

Design + website security all wrapped up in one delicious package: meet Alison Monday of Tiny Blue Orange. You’re welcome.

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 giving you the scoop on how to host retreats and events. Previous shows are always in the archive.

On my bedside reading stack: Launch: An Internet Millionaire’s Secret Formula To Sell Almost Anything Online, Build A Business You Love, And Live The Life Of Your Dreams from Jeff Walker, creator of Product Launch Formula

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

Got a Mad Hookup I need to know about? Shoot me an email at theresa@thetarotlady.com and let me take a gander, homeslice.