Are you juggling all the balls in your family and business life?
Are you struggling trying to keep all of the aspects of your business operating smoothly while meeting the needs of your family and others that rely on you?
Is there a way for you to have time for you, to focus on what you enjoy, and to find partners to help you GROW™ your business and to live the life you love?
As the founder of www.womenscommunity.com, I believe that the keys to growing your career or business and to living the life you love – are partnerships. I define partnerships simply as a relationship where two or more people or organizations come together to accomplish “all-win” outcomes. They achieve greater results together than they can individually. And, their results can be personal, professional or both.
Who should you partner with? A “Partnership with Yourself” means that you live a life of balance, and have time to do all that is important to you. So, partner with yourself and ask others to help you to achieve the balance you need to reduce your stress and to live a life your love.
In business, partner with those who can help you achieve your goals. Take an inventory of your needs to achieve your goals. If you need more sales or expanded market reach, find those who can provide you with quality and consistent referrals, those who can open doors to your target market, those who are influential in your field, those who can increase your reach and exposure…like WomensCommunity.Com!
There are various types of partnerships – partnerships with your:
- self - for balance and to live a life you love
- network – for referrals and solutions to your business needs
- clients – for increased satisfaction, referrals, add-on business
- prospects – for increased sales and revenues
Which one of these partnerships, if created or improved, could lead to your growth?
What would be the impact if you created, or improved, all of these various types of partnerships? Could you achieve exponential growth through the “Power of Partnerships”?
Once you identify which partnership is of most importance – use the proven GROW Partnership Model to create or improve the partnership. (The GROW Model stands for Goals, Roles, Operating Principles and Wins for all involved)
As you develop the components of the GROW Model, take the “ASK” approach - The key ‘Attitude’ is a belief in possibilities, the key ‘Skill’ is questioning to understand your partner, and the key ‘Knowledge’ you need is the GROW™ Partnership Model.
Go to www.womenscommunity.com/women-business-mentors.html to download your free chapter from the book, Create the Business Breakthrough You Want: Secrets and Strategies from the World’s Greatest Mentors © 2004, Mission Publishing
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January 8th, 2008
As a prior associate of Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Denise Trifiletti, founder of WomensCommunity.com, is solving the problem for businesswomen who complain of “too much to do, and too little time.”
In her teleclasses, Denise shares, “How you use your time is the key factor which determines your level of success.” She encourages women to stop trying to do it all, and stop trying to single-handedly juggle all the balls of business and life.
She preaches the word, “focus,” and says “Focus on spending your time on what provides you with your greatest personal and professional ROI (return on investment).” She asks, “What are the top three things that can give you the greatest personal satisfaction and profits?”
Having spent nearly 20 years in technology, she also helps women build systems and processes. One of her programs in her proven 3-Step Power Partnership System is entitled “How to put your Sales and Marketing on Autopilot.” She tells women, “Select the sales and marketing strategies that fit your style and budget.”
Her invention, the proven 3-Step Power Partnership System, helps women build a successful business while exponentially growing their profits. It focuses on building three key Power Partnerships: one with yourself, another with your time, and the third with others (your selected Power Partners). She includes her practical GROW Partnership model as a key tool for building Power Partnerships efficiently and effectively.
Denise offers one-to-one consulting for a select number of women, and also offers group coaching through her membership at www.WomensCommunity.com. This unique community helps aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and to exponentially grow their profits through the Power of Partnerships. She can be reached at denise@WomensCommunity.com, or 828-295-3369.
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December 14th, 2007
What is the return on your investment (ROI) of time and money for your networking efforts? Can you measure that ROI in terms of new clients, increased dollar volume, partnerships that create added value, or new referral networks?
Success isn’t an accident. To succeed, you must continuously measure your results and continuously try to improve.
I believe passionately in partnerships. You will find me talking a lot about the value of partnerships–the partnerships we form with others (such as clients, prospects, employees and contractors) and the partnership we create with our own use of time. The most valuable partnerships that help drive your business, I call “Power Partnerships.” Before you can begin to create partnerships, you need to take a few simple steps to better understand where power partners can help you.
Identify and focus on a target. Look for an opportunity to create a niche for yourself so you can become known as an expert. To determine your niche, assess your attitude, skills and knowledge. Then ask yourself, “If I had to choose one group of people I enjoy working with, who would it be?” Next, determine your strengths. These can be technical, interpersonal, or skill-based. Then figure out which industries match your experience and knowledge. Finally, evaluate the types of problems you are good at—and enjoy—solving.
Identify the people or organizations that are already doing business with your target or are complimentary to your business. Identify your Power Partners. Think about the connections you may already have with people or groups who offer complimentary products and services. Ask yourself what assets and strengths you bring to the table that would encourage these people to see you as an attractive Power Partner. Remember, it has to be an “all win” situation, meaning that everyone affected by the partnership benefits. Also think about those who are specialists or experts in areas which are not your strength or interest. These are also Power Partners who can help you to grow and stay focused on your passion and strengths. Finally, think about those who can provide you with support and accountability. These individuals or organizations can also become your Power Partners.
Arrange to meet with these potential power partners. If you have done your homework, you will have an attractive “all win” proposition to present to your potential power partners. This will make them willing to hear you out, and consider partnering with you. Be as specific about what they gain as you are about what you want. If possible, meet in person. This gives you the best opportunity to shine.
Develop a “33 second power introduction.” Use your introduction to convey the benefits (not features) of what you offer. Be clear about who receives those benefits. Remember the WIIFM (what is in it for me?) principle. Ask to explore an “all-win” partnership and ways you can mutually GROW together.
Use the practical and proven GROW Partnership Model as a basis for your discussion and exploration. Ask in-depth questions to learn about your partner’s goals, and the resources they have to offer.
Try to create an “all-win” partnership with every connection you make. Help them solve their business problems, and ask for the help you need. Ensure the risks and rewards are shared. The connection may help you attain more clients, referrals, and more business solutions. They can help you to GROW exponentially to increase your sales and profits.
Want to know more? Join Denise in her teleseminars. To view her upcoming seminars or to register, visit the site. Denise offers one-to-one consulting for a select number of women, and also offers group coaching through her membership at www.WomensCommunity.com. This unique community helps aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and to exponentially grow their profits through the Power of Partnerships. She can be reached at denise@WomensCommunity.com, or 828-295-3369.
Go to the free offer at www.WomensCommunity.com (top right box) and get your free Power Partnership e-workbook: The Seven Keys to creating Power Partnerships to Exponentially Grow your Business, and watch your sales and profits soar! Join WomensCommunity and discover the 3-Step Power Partnership system, meet your Joint Venture Power Partners, strategic alliances and get promoted! See all the membership benefits on the home page of www.WomensCommunity.com. Questions? Contact Denise Trifiletti at denise@womenscommunity.com
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December 13th, 2007
To be the most effective in your business you need a “Partnership with Self.” This means keeping your personal and professional life in balance, and leveraging
• Yourself
• Your time and
• Your partners…
so that you can have peace of mind, lower stress, greater effectiveness and business results.
Here are 11 tips to accomplish an effective “Partnership with Self.”
1. Ask yourself, “What is my passion? What do I enjoy the most? What strengths do I have?”
2. Develop written personal and professional mission statements that are mutually supportive.
3. Ask yourself, “What are all of my roles?” How many hats do I wear?” Then, prioritize and establish short- and long-term goals for each role.
4. Ask yourself, “What are all the steps or activities required to accomplish my goals? “
5. Develop a weekly plan or calendar that includes allocated time blocks for each of your roles and goals.
6. Consider ways you can ensure that you stick to your plan. What are the results, personal and professional, that you would gain or lose if you did or did not do that activity?
7. Remember - there is a huge difference between “doing the right things” - effectiveness and “doing things right” - efficiency. Constantly strive to first become more effective.
8. Ask yourself, “Should I be doing this, or would someone else be more interested or qualified?”
9. Delegate, delegate, delegate – whenever it is not your passion or strength!
10. Ask yourself, “Who do I know who can help me?” Evaluate your Return on Investment if you were to hire, outsource or partner with someone for the task.
11. Leverage YOU – focus and stick to your strengths, your expertise, your Passion! Leverage YOUR TIME – be effective, maximize the internet and other time-saving devices Leverage YOUR PARTNERS – ask others to help, discover and focus on your common goals, learn the GROW model – see below.
Go to the free offer at www.WomensCommunity.com (top left box) and get your free Power Partnership e-workbook: The Seven Keys to creating Power Partnerships to Exponentially Grow your Business, and watch your sales and profits soar! Join WomensCommunity and discover the 3-Step Power Partnership system, meet your Joint Venture Power Partners, strategic alliances and get promoted! See all the membership benefits on the home page of www.WomensCommunity.com.
© 2007 WomensCommunity.com. Permission to re-use this article is granted on the condition that attribution to the author and magazine is listed.
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November 20th, 2007
Why do less than 5% of women entrepreneurs become millionaires? Denise Trifiletti, Founder of Women’s Community, believes it boils down to one word – focus.
Women entrepreneurs are great multi-taskers. However their greatest strength can be their greatest weakness when trying to run a business. They can juggle work and family, and hate to ask others for help – preferring to be ‘super women’. The downside? “Women fail to focus on the bottom line, personally and professionally” says Trifiletti. “They sacrifice their self care for others, and fail to focus on, and leverage what they do best. They often fail to focus on what will ultimately provide them with their greatest happiness, as well as profits in their business.”
Women’s Community believes that women need to employ the 3-step Power Partnership™ System, and build Power Partnerships with themselves, their time, and others. If a woman defines and focuses on what she is most passionate about, she will be much more highly effective and happy. Women need to become highly effective and choose and focus on strategies that fit their style and budget. They need to leverage their time with systems and use the internet and build products to sell 24/7, to achieve their greatest ROI and profits. Finally, if a woman builds Power Partnerships with others she will exponentially grow – both personally and professionally.
The 3-Step Power Partnership System is the foundation of Women’s Community and the key to success and happiness.
Join Women’s Community to learn the Power Partnership System.
Get your F*R*E*E e-workbook: The 7 Keys to building Power Partnerships to Growing your Business at www.womenscommunity.com
Questions? Contact Denise Trifiletti at denise@womenscommunity.com.
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October 25th, 2007
Listen in as Denise Trifiletti founder of WomensCommunity.com goes over an overview about Power Partnerships - the key to your exponential GROWth!
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October 22nd, 2007
To be most effective in your business, you need a “Partnership with Self”. This means keeping your personal and professional life in balance, and leveraging
• YOURSELF
• YOUR TIME and
• YOUR PARTNERS…so that you can have peace of mind, lower stress, greater effectiveness and business results.
Here are 11 tips to accomplish an effective “Partnership with Self”.
1. Ask yourself – what is my passion? What do I enjoy the most? What strengths do I have?
2. Develop a written personal and professional mission statement that are mutually supportive.
3. Ask yourself and prioritize – what are all of your roles, all the hats you wear? Establish short and long term goals for each role.
4. Ask yourself – what are all the steps or activities required to accomplish my goals?
5. Develop a weekly plan or calendar which includes allocated time blocks for each of your roles and goals.
6. Ask yourself – how can I stick to my plan? What are the results, personal and professionally, that I would gain or lose if I do or don’t do that activity?
7. Remember - there is a huge difference between “doing the right things” - effectiveness and “doing things right” - efficiency. Constantly strive to first become more effective.
8. Ask yourself – should I be doing this, or would someone else be more interested or qualified?
9. Delegate, delegate, delegate – whenever it is not your passion or strength!
10. Ask yourself – who do I know who can help me? Evaluate your Return on Investment if you were to hire, outsource or partner
11. Leverage YOU – focus and stick to your strengths, your expertise, your Passion! Leverage YOUR TIME – be effective, maximize the internet and other time-saving devices Leverage YOUR PARTNERS – ask others to help, discover and focus on your common goals, learn the GROW model – see below.
Achieve a “Partnership with Self” to Live a life you Love – to enjoy your journey – and… do it while you can!
Smooth Sailing on the High Seas of Life! Denise Trifiletti Founder, Women’s Community.Com www.womenscommunity.com – become a Specialty Expert or Member
Download your FREE chapter from Denise’s book, including the GROW Partnership Model at http://www.WomensCommunity.com and also receive your FREE Power Partnership workbook. Join WomensCommunity and meet your Power Partners, live a joyful life and exponentially grow your business!
Women’s Community, LLC is a dynamic virtual community for women in business who are ready to grow Power Partnerships. Denise Trifiletti, the founder of WomensCommunity, is a partnership expert, trainer and speaker. She facilitates women’s “think tank” sessions, and also provides one-on-one coaching services. She is also a co-author of Create the Business Breakthrough you Want: Secrets and Strategies from the World’s Greatest Mentors, with Brian Tracy and Mark Victor Hansen.
Contact Denise at 828-295-3369.
© 2006 - 2007 WomensCommunuity, LLC. All rights reserved. The GROW Model, ASK Model, Power Partnerships and Power Partners are Registered Trademarks of Denise Trifiletti and may not be used without permission.
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September 30th, 2007
