A Red Bench » Professional Organizing Training 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 Quote of the Week http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/25/quote-of-the-week-63/ http://aredbench.com/blog/2011/11/25/quote-of-the-week-63/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:05:12 +0000 Angela http://aredbench.com/blog/?p=1912

“Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.”

- John F. Kennedy

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“The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.”

- Epictetus

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“Opportunity does not knock, it presents itself when you beat down the door.”

-Kyle Chandler (from the TV show Early Edition)

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“Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.”

- Denis Waitley

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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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“Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned.”

- Peter Marshall

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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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These events have limited seats and are expected to book out, so if you or anyone you know might be interested, don’t wait to register! For more information, click here.

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“Leap, and the net will appear.”

- John Burroughs

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“If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.”

- John D. Rockefeller

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