Learn to Create Greater Success in the Arts and Gain Financial Freedom
Dear Creative Business Owner,
In 2007, I knew I had to take massive action if I wanted a different result in my life. After seven years in corporate marketing and communications, I decided to complete an internet mentorship program, which gave me the experience and confidence to quit my job to focus on internet-based contracts since 2008.
I was still uncomfortable about starting my own business as I had a lack of successful role models and support structures. However, one of the truths I observed while working in corporations was that teamwork was absolutely key for the growth and success of any business. So I was in search for a solution…
Overcome the Barriers to Success Regardless of Your Background
Then I attended a DollarMakers joint venture bootcamp in May 2009 and my long-held perceptions of the struggles of small business owners shifted dramatically. Although I had an intellectual understanding of strategic alliances, I had to overcome the barriers of lack thinking and the belief that hard work was necessary for success.
In the training bootcamp, I learned 29 joint venture strategies where I can leverage other people’s time, money, experience, skills and equipment to reach my goals. I discovered that I do not have to work hard to create everything. The joint venture training helped me to turn my focus away from the problems of what I don’t have – to focus on opportunities instead.
With joint ventures, I am of service to others first. I find out what other people want and how I can be of service to them. When I help them first, they want to do something in return. It’s the “Law of Reciprocity” and that’s when I receive what I’m looking for! And the best part is that I build rock-solid and long-lasting relationships in the process.
Success is Easy When You Learn to Create Joint Ventures
One week after the joint venture bootcamp training, I set up my first joint venture with a small internet marketing company. This resulted in successful referrals to the joint venture partner and in return, I receive ongoing commissions, as well as in-kind sponsorship to be on the first page of Google for search words my visitors type to find one of my websites. Therefore, I can’t help but believe that joint ventures are a great solution for all kinds of business problems. Yes, even in the arts!
In fact, the Artistrun.org site was rebranded, redeveloped, optimized and marketed with minimal cash through multiple joint ventures! In a time of severe arts funding cuts in BC, learning to create joint ventures can help you create the success you deserve, whether you’re an emerging or established creative entrepreneur.
Today, I enjoy being a creative business owner of internet marketing and arts promotions. To learn how you can create your own joint ventures, read about the upcoming joint venture bootcamp training.
Liza J. Lee
P.S. Again, by taking immediate action, you will learn how you can overcome the barriers to success as an entrepreneur (that includes the arts too). Even if you do not have experience in running your own business!
Liza J. Lee is the Co-founder and Blogger for Artistrun ArtConverge.
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