A Red Bench » Audio recordings http://aredbench.com/blog Your business with purpose and passion Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:05:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Mobile Video Teleclass Now Available! http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/08/mobile-video-teleclass-now-available/ http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/08/mobile-video-teleclass-now-available/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:10:00 +0000 Angela http://aredbench.com/blog/?p=1914 If you missed Angela’s interview with online marketing guru Dan Hollings last month, ‘Promote Yourself Through Mobile Video’ is now available for purchase online! This was a great call, full of fantastic information about marketing yourself effectively using mobile media.

And don’t forget! Tomorrow will be A Red Bench’s LAST EVER live teleclass. Angela will be speaking with guest expert Marla Dee about ’staying in business a decade and beyond’. As a small business owner, you won’t want to miss this class. Click here for more information and to register.

]]> http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/08/mobile-video-teleclass-now-available/feed/ 0 Upcoming Teleclass: Staying in Business A Decade and Beyond http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/03/upcoming-teleclass-staying-in-business-a-decade-and-beyond/ http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/03/upcoming-teleclass-staying-in-business-a-decade-and-beyond/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:42:36 +0000 Angela http://aredbench.com/blog/?p=1900 It is one thing to start an organizing business, but a different thing to stay in business year after year. Marla Dee created Clear & SIMPLE in 1999 and is still going strong. What is the secret to making it past a decade? Why are the elements Marla created in her first three years in business still in place and now offered internationally? She has learned the hard way the how to honor the cycles of growth.

Join Angela this Wednesday, November 9th for A Red Bench’s final live teleclass, when we’ll speak with Marla Dee–professional organizer, author, and creator of the Professional Organizer Training Program. Come learn the secrets to long term success that will serve you at whatever stage you are at in your business. You will be inspired and empowered to take the next BIG step to keep your business and yourself growing.

In this class you will learn:

  • The natural cycles of growth and death that happen at 3, 5, 7, and 9 years.
  • The balance between busy, burnout or broke – how to grow and still take care of yourself.
  • How to tap into your personal genius and create your unique offering in the organizing industry.

**PLEASE NOTE: this class will be 90 minutes long instead of the usual 75 minutes.

Don’t miss out on A Red Bench’s last ever live teleclass! Click here to register! Remember, even if you can’t make the live call, registering will ensure that you receive a downloadable copy of the audio in your e-mail inbox within a few business days.

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Have you been wondering if virtual organizing is for you but were not sure how to get started and how to offer services?  The fact is you really can help organize clients anywhere in the world all without the time and expense of a commute!

If you are ready to learn how to offer virtual organizing with clients both locally and around the world, join Angela on Wednesday, October 26th as she speaks with organizing expert Elaine Shannon as she shares her experiences and expertise on Virtual Organizing.

 

On this call you will learn:

  • How virtual organizing works.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of working with clients virtually.
  • The key pieces you must have in order to offer virtual organizing services.
  • Is virtual organizing really as effective as working with clients in person?
  • How do clients feel about working with an organizer over the internet?

Click this link to register!

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However, for videos to be effective, you have to get people watching–this is where Facebook and mobile videos come in.  By tapping in to your social media network and allowing people to watch your videos when not sitting in front of a computer, you have the potential to increase your videos’ audience by 10-, 20-, or even 100-fold.

Learn the best tips and tricks for mobile video marketing when Angela speaks with internet strategist Dan Hollings this Wednesday, October 12th.

In this class you will learn:

  • How do I make videos that people will want to watch?
  • How can I upload my videos to Facebook?
  • What is the best way to make videos available to mobile users?
  • What are QR codes, and should I be using them to promote my videos?

Click here to register for this exciting call! Remember, even if you can’t make the call live, registering will ensure that a download link and any related material will show up in your e-mail inbox within a few business days!

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However, is taking on a hoarding client the right choice for you and your business? More than just being disorganized, hoarding is defined by the Mayo Clinic as an ‘excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary’. It’s a condition that not only causes extreme clutter, but actually interferes with the hoarder’s quality of life.

Join us this Wednesday, September 21st as we speak with professional organizer and hoarding expert Randi Lyman of A Helping Hand about the challenges and rewards of working with hoarders.

In this class you will learn:

  • Are there different types of hoarding?
  • Is hoarding a curable condition?
  • Do Professional Organizers need special training to work with hoarders?
  • What particular challenges are involved in working with hoarders?
  • Can an organized person become a hoarder later in life?

Don’t miss out! Click here to register for this class today!

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Professional Organizing is a rapidly-growing industry, and exposure to the public through media is a key element in driving that growth. Working with professional media outlets–such as print or online publications, local or national television programs, and radio shows–can help you take your business to new levels!

If you have little experience, the media world may seem daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be! With a bit of knowledge about how to prepare for an interview, what to expect during the process, and some insider tricks of the trade, you can tackle any media interaction with confidence.

If you’d like to expand your business horizons through the media, join us this Wednesday, September 14th as Angela speaks with with organizing expert and media maven Jodie Watson.

In this class you will learn:

  • The different types of media outlets and the opportunities available within each
  • What to do and what to ask when you are approached by the media
  • How to prepare for and conduct a media interview
  • How to keep a clear head and relax during your media interview.

Don’t miss out! Click here to register for this class today!

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If your missed our most recent teleclass–Identity Theft with security specialist Julie Crump–the recording is now available here on the A Red Bench site for purchase and download. Don’t miss it! This valuable information could help keep both you and your clients safe.

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Click here for more information and to register.

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Find out NEXT Wednesday, August 31st as we speak with digital strategist Nettie Hartsock. Nettie works with individuals and companies from all over the world, helping them create and convey their messages to the online world.

On this call you will learn…

  • Why isn’t my blog getting any readers?
  • Do I really need to use Twitter?
  • How could I be using Facebook to increase traffic to my site?
  • Which site is expected to be the ‘new Facebook’?
  • What is Google+, and should I join?

REGISTER: Click this link to register!

If you can’t make the call live, good news! Registering will ensure that you receive links for an audio recording of the call, proof of attendance, and any extra material or information about the topic directly to your e-mail inbox within a few business days.

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