Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

Were you able to join us yesterday for the “2010 Powerful Online Business Models” call?

If you missed it or weren’t able to stay on the full 80 minutes, no worries, the download is available below.

Here are just a few of the tweets that listeners were posting during and after the call:

• StacyNelson @SheriMcConnell great call – thanks so much! Inspired and heartfelt…
• mommyCHICK @SheriMcConnell Really appreciate the call! Thanks, Sheri! Amazing content and inspiration!
• DaniFakeWebb Call about the association/network business model by @SheriMcConnell is blowing my mind.
• SunshineBoat On @SheriMcConnell call right now. SO glad she admitted/addressed how it seems/feels while you’re working in the vacuum. (I say this often)

What you need to know about this call:

If you are a female entrepreneur or would like to start a business at any point, this call is for you.

Why: We covered a multitude of important topics in the 80 minutes that affect every part of what it means to be a woman in 2010.

We also had a few of my most recent clients on too which was perfect because you get to hear honest, organic experiences of real women in opposite industries applying a different business model to their brilliance and getting “break-even” results within a few short months and even a few short weeks!

Click Here to Listen Now!

After you listen to the call in its entirety and if you are ready to start your journey now, all you need to do is go to this link http://www.gia-connect.com/benefits and join the GIA before Friday, January 29th at midnight. We will not open enrollment again until April 1.

Note: The 5 fifteen minute strategy sessions I talk about on the call are already gone, but no worries, because once you join as a GIA Member, you can join us on our next member Q & A on Feb. 5th and ask your questions then.

To your success,

Sheri McConnell

CEO of the Global Institute of Associations

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

How are you? I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself so far this year.

I just wanted to take a few moments of your time to let you know about a very special call I am hosting this Monday, January 25 at 1 pm Central (11 am PST, Noon MST, and 2 pm EST).

Call in number: 1-800-662-6992
Code: 1020261

On Monday, I will share what you must know about “Powerful Online Business Models”. You don’t want to miss this call as I will be sharing brand new information and special enrollment opportunities for a small group of motivated clients.

Why Business Models?

Here is the deal, if you are going to work really hard to get your passion out into the world through a business, you might as well choose a business model that is way more magnetic to other companies, leaders, and customers. It just doesn’t make sense to work harder when you don’t have to. Trust me, I know. I personally served over 3000 service-based business owners over the last 10 years and I have seen from the inside how hard people can work for minimal results. You need to know what I know about leverage and business models. You can literally completely change your results by just changing your business model!

Here is a little bit of what I will discuss on Monday’s free call:

Why Start A Membership-Based Business
(Learn Why the Association/Network Model Is More Powerful Than Any Continuity Program)

Naming Your Network and Picking Your Target Market
(Learn My Easy Formula for Choosing the Perfect Network Name So that the Search Engines Love You and Your Future Members Get It)

3 Ways To Make Six Figures In 12 Months With The Association/Network Model

The Single Most Important “Strategy” You Must Understand or You Will Not Be Successful

5 Ways The Association/Network Model Allows You To Maintain Your Freedom

Why 2010 is the Best Year to Build Your Very Own “Tribe”

Have a great weekend and I hope you will be able to join us live on the call this coming Monday, January 25th at 1 pm.

To your success,

Sheri McConnell
CEO of the Global Institute of Associations

www.sherimcconnell.com

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

I wanted to take some time today to say thank you for letting me come into your inboxes in 2009!

And more importantly, I hope I was able to come into your heart and that I made you feel more inspired and empowered this year.  That was my goal.

As you and I move through the amazing journey of life each day, I am in awe of the power we each have to create positive change in the world. We have the power to create positive change in our communities, in our families, and in ourselves.

I know we do, because over the last 10 years I have been experiencing it first hand through my work online and offline as a mompreneur, writer, and “coachsultant” to many of you!  And it fills my heart to see so many of you out there doing the same powerful work.

You are helping other people live their passions and create beautiful and wonderfully magical lives for themselves.  And yes, many of you, my clients did this in a very “wonky” economy as if you were given a “lucky pass”.

I knew why some of you were having an amazing 2009 when many weren’t…  and there was no luck involved.  You were thinking big and most importantly taking scary, bold action.

As a gift of sorts to you today, I offer some of the most important and life-altering mindsets I taught (and lived!) this year and I hope they resonate with you as you gracefully move into 2010.

• You need a group of “invested” like minded souls to hold you accountable.
• Being successful takes recommitment over and over again along the journey.
• Surround yourself with people that will expand your mindsets. You can only grow proportionally to the people you surround yourself with.
• Sometimes to move forward you must trust your intuition and just take the leap.
• The growth is almost always proportional to the investment.
• Growth does not come without discomfort.
• People are open to you leading them because of what they experienced with the 2009 economy. They have let go of their expectations and are ready to finally learn.
• When your message is your marketing, there is no selling involved.

These are just a few of the mindsets that moved my clients and myself forward at lightning speed this year.  I look forward to continuing our journey together in 2010 and learning completely new lessons!

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust and love.

Enjoy your holidays!

Sheri McConnell
CEO of the Global Institute of Associations

http://www.smartwomenprograms.com

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

I want to personally invite you to join me on a special, complimentary call to discover how to make 2010 a truly magical year!

A few months ago at our annual event, I pulled back the curtains on our brand new programs for 2010!

The Smart Women Success Programs offer entrepreneurial training and support and they also allow you to choose an emphasis on creating a “membership business” if you want. Nothing else like this exists anywhere else right now!

Our three levels are Membership, Mastermind, and Inner Circle.

And no matter which level you choose, you will receive insider business tips, exclusive networking opportunities, structured training, and access to personally ask me questions each and every month!

If you want to grow a business fast, yet gracefully–I am your “coachsultant”.

If you want to surround yourself with genuine, authentic, caring women–my masterminds are a perfect choice because the women I attract each year are just that!

2009 has been a phenomenal year for all of my clients, many of whom share their successes here: http://vimeo.com/7806109

And here is a picture we took during their mastermind photo shoot in LA earlier this year…

As I said, during my October Annual Event a few months ago, I debuted next year’s programs, and the majority of our 2010 Mastermind and Inner Circle spots have been filled.  Here are the beautiful women I have accepted so far:

• Daria Boissonnas
• Karen Wilson
• Linda Jones
• Kiva Leatherman
• Carrie Jacobs
• Morna McEver Golletz
• Ruth Reiner
• Patricia Selmo

So only a few spaces remain – is one of them yours?

Because our office has received many inquiries I am hosting a special, complimentary call explaining all the details of all three levels of support.

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A Complimentary One-Time Informational Teleseminar:

“Make 2010 a Magical Year!”

LIVE with Sheri McConnell

Monday, December 14, 2009, at 1 pm Central

(11 am Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1 pm Central, 2 pm Eastern)

Call in number: 1-800-662-6992

Code: 1020261

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On this one-time call, I will be sharing:

* all the details on exactly what is included in my 2010 Smart Women Success Programs

* how to know if you are ready to take the leap and invest in your own ability to succeed

* some tips on how to let your brilliance emerge and hit the ground running in January

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Even if you’re just curious, come join us and listen…

And if you are ready to learn more now and try to grab one of the last few slots, visit us now at http://www.smartwomenprograms.com

Hope to “hear” you on the call!

Supporting you,

Sheri McConnell-CEO

Movie of 2009 Lessons & How Women Are The Next Wave of Entrepreneurial Leaders

Watch below as Sheri (CEO of two global associations and a million dollar success training company) and some of her 2009 Mastermind clients discuss the lessons learned this year. Then listen in as Sheri and Ali Brown (an INC. 500 CEO) explore why women are the next wave of entrepreneurial leaders in the world!

Download an application below to find out about all the benefits of our

2010 Mastermind and Inner Circle Programs.

Click here to Download Application Now

Fax to 866-821-5829

If you have questions about your application or readiness for one of our programs, please contact our office for a free 20 minute strategy session with Sheri and/or her Office Manager.

You must turn in your application first to take advantage of the free session.

If you decide not to move forward and enroll in our 2010 programs after your session, your application will not be processed.

Learn About All Three Levels By Downloading One of Our Applications Below

Download Application Now -- Non-Association Client

or

Download Application Now -- Association Client

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

How are you? I hope you are enjoying the Fall season so far. We have some very scary decorations out this year complete with big spiders, a life size mummy, and a life size grim reaper… yes, even a few adults have commented on how scary it is. I really do have too much fun this time of year.

On the business side of things, the last few weeks have been very exciting as I have been reviewing all the applications for next year’s Smart Women Success Programs! So far I have approved 8 people for our Level Two Mastermind and 1 person for our Level Three Inner Circle…. so if you are interested in possibly masterminding with me next year, act quickly. I am only accepting 4 more people at Level Two and 1 more person at Level Three. Of course, now I bet you are very curious as to all the details of the program… Just go to http://www.smartwomenprograms.com and download an application now to see why people are applying so quickly.  When you get there, make sure you download the application for Association Clients.

Sheri McConnell

PS

By the way, you can also listen in on a brand new call on Monday, October 26th at 1 pm CST for a Sneak Preview Call on our 2010 Smart Women Success Programs!

Date: October 26th
Time: 11am (Pacific), Noon (Mountain), 1 pm (Central), 2 pm (Eastern)
Call in number: 1-800-662-6992
Code: 1020261

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers!

I had an amazing time last week with many of you at the first annual SMC/GIA Event. Our photographer provided links to pictures of the event below. Enjoy!

Day 1: Click Here to View Photos

Party: Click Here to View Photos

Day 2+3: Click Here to View Photos

Many of you have already sent e-mails saying you wish you would have been there but you couldn’t make it and would we be offering DVDs for sale. Yes, you can grab them now, all you need to do is go to http://www.gia-connect.com/events

And finally be looking for an important announcement tomorrow on our 2010 Smart Women Success Programs that we launched at the conference. We have a handful of spots left at the Mastermind Level and some other amazing opportunities to play at a lower level too.

Sheri

Hi Creators and Big Thinkers,

How are you doing?  I hope you are doing wonderful.

Today I want to connect with you and take notice of a very important journey. Our journey together-and for so many of you, the journey has been over a decade now. Wow.

I just finished a week of business mastermind meetings. One meeting was for my clients and the other meeting was for me where I met with other very successful business owners (many are into multiple seven figures now) to chart my 2010 plans. I had some huge shifts this past week. I am excited about how our company will continue to reach more women business owners and entrepreneurs and help them create and grow profitable businesses that support their lifestyles. It is such an important mission when you really think about it. Let me explain…

Over a decade ago, I was a single mom of two toddler girls working as an administrative assistant (even with a Masters degree!) at Verizon Wireless trying to make ends meet and searching for a way that I could spend much more time with my children and independently take care of us while living a passionate life. Not too much to ask for, right?

I didn’t think so.

So I left and started a daycare called SMILES Learning Center. My first real company. Because I was brave enough to leave that job and start my own business, my journey led me to a new more evolved husband (we just celebrated a beautiful 10th anniversary earlier this month) and two more healthy children.

Had I not left that job, I would have never started the journey that eventually led me online where I built an amazing umbrella of businesses that inspire other women to be brave and take the first step to just move forward in a direction that feels soulful and alive. When I left my corporate job, I was scared, but at least I had hope and I felt alive.

Today, Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc. (which includes the National Association of Women Writers and the Global Institute of Associations) empowers over 15,000 women every week in our newsletters. Not to mention the more than 10,000 women we inspire virally through social networking at just Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In. Our Smart Women books are reaching thousands of women every quarter now and our financial projections for 2010 are close to 3 million.

And honestly, we are just getting started. The vision and mission is that big.

If you have been one of my subscribers over the last 10 years, then you know how important this e-mail is. You know how rare it is that I slow down and take stock of it all. It is time.

I have come full circle and I am here to share the path and the journey with you because it is and has always been our mission to empower women to become financially independent so that they could create positive change in their lives and the lives of their children and their communities. See how huge it is!

So if you are ready, come and play with me and about 75 other amazing women! I sincerely promise to provide inspiration and a genuine approach to starting a business and growing it gracefully so that you don’t lose your mind along the way. And most importantly, I want to show you how to do it so you can have a life full of connections, passion, and people you love all around you.

And don’t think there won’t be bumps (or as I like to say “growth opportunities”) along the journey. Remember, anything worth having is worth finding out how to create and grow. One thing I know for sure, we are each responsible for our own success. And we are the ones that have to find a way to get through all the obstacles along the way.

To all of our success!

Sheri

PS

Here is all the information on my upcoming event below. Don’t forget that I am also including a ticket to Ali Brown’s Shine event for you until the end of this week. Hope to “play” with you soon.

Are Your Ready to Learn How to QUICKLY Run Your Own PROFITABLE Association So You Can

Have More Freedom, Build Equity, Earn Passive Income, and Be Considered A Leader In Your Industry!

When you register for the GIA Event before September 27th, you get to go to Ali Brown’s SHINE Event for free! (A $1497 value!)

Hurry, be decisive, and take advantage of this amazing opportunity while it lasts. Next year will certainly be the BEST YEAR for all entrepreneurs who attend both events.

See all the GIA Event details at http://www.gia-connect.com/events — register today and I look forward to seeing you at both events!

AND if you missed our preview calls for the GIA event, you can listen to them all at: http://www.gia-connect.com/previewcalls