Blog - Kate Beeders

Your Passion Isn’t Your Big Why!

Recently, at an event, I got the biggest “aha” that my passion wasn’t my big why. These 5 years in business, I had successbeen confusing the two of them. Thinking they were intertwined. Thinking that they were the same thing. They aren’t.

don’t tell anyone

So, why I am writing about losing weight? It’s because it’s so similar to entrepreneurs setting goals on how much money they want to make. My initial goal was unrealistic. Even though I started off really excited, I went through a phase of being somewhat discouraged and feeling like it would never happen.

Win a ticket to the Money Zone Event

So, it’s my pleasure to announce the first ever “Win a Ticket to The Money Zone Event” contest. The tickets are $997 and I will be giving away 2 tickets!

This broke my heart.

I’ve always loved fairy tales. I still believe in them. There’s a heart-warming story with a twist. Something bad happens and at the last minute, everything works out fine. Everyone is happy at the end. Just like real life. This week, I had a fire...

The Art of Networking (introverts included)

Here’s what I used to think. That it was a room full of strangers with business cards and person who left with the most at the end of the night was a winner. I went home with a lot of cards, but I didn’t necessarily enjoy myself or get the most clients doing this. Then, I started doing things differently and got fabulous results. This has significantly impacted my income and the amount of amazing opportunities that come my way.

I object

You have a wonderful conversation with a prospective client and things seem like they’re going really well. Then it comes time to make the offer and the person tells you that they don’t have the money. The person tells you how much they like you, your work and they even know you could help them. If only they had the money…

Top 10 Tips to Network Like a Pro

Most people go to networking events expecting to pick up clients. They think it’s a matter of exchanging business cards, shaking hands and getting a sale. Contrary to public opinion, the person who leaves with the most business cards, doesn’t necessarily win.

I deserved a kick in the butt…

Ever do something and then want to (gently) kick yourself in the butt for what you just did? I was at a training recently and one of the presenters was giving away a prize. He was picking the winner by the old tried and true method of having everyone guess a number. The person who chose closest – without going over – would be the winner. Sounds easy enough.

[Video] Tip for getting a “YES”

If you started your business, like I did, because you had a mission – a dream – of what you’re trying to create, it doesn’t matter how good you are at what you do, if you can’t get clients to say “YES” to you.

Check out my brand-new video where I share a tip to make it easier to get that “yes” and a new “ideal” client.

I confess…

Most of us are brought up believing we have to show the perfect, put-together side of us. It’s the mask we wear. The problem is when we only show that side of us, there’s no place for people to really connect with us. I believe that most entrepreneurs wear their “perfectionism” as if it was a badge of honor.