I saw this video the other day, and it reminded me of my struggles, and accomplishments. Dr Brene Brown hits the nail on the head when she says that in order to connect with others you have to be willing to be vulnerable. That’s true happiness!

Are You Growing?

Unless you’re a super human being you’ve probably faced some big challenges throughout your life.

Think back when you first tried to walk, ride a bike, balance your check book, or drive your first car? Did you fall down, struggle, and feel a little clumsy? Of course, we all did, and still do to this very day when we try anything new.

I’m sure there are times when you wished life was easier, right?

I know I did when I started my very first business. Everyday seemed like an endless battle with me being the loser. I had many sleepless nights wondering where the money would come from to pay the bills, and the embarrassing feeling of failure. It almost stripped me of my self confidence until I realized that my problems were only challenges that I hadn’t found a solution to yet.

Today however, I receive countless emails from small business owners everyday who are struggling with it all, just like I was.

So here’s what I hope you get from reading this…

We face obstacles on a daily basis (attracting clients, keeping clients, hiring a good staff, making more money, business skills, etc)  because the universe is constantly asking us to grow. Those of us who learn and grow surpass those that do not. You see, life gives you, me, and everyone else exactly what we deserve.

One day I sat down and asked myself… What do I have to become in order to be, do, and have everything I want in life? I realized I needed to learn business skills, marketing skills, communication skills, speaking skills, and sales skills.

So I feverishly began reading books, I went to, and still go to countless seminars; I listened to tapes and CD’s every morning while I work out for 90 minutes. AND I read, read, read every chance I get. I also hired numerous mentors to help me along the way.

Here’s what I discovered…

Our universe rewards us for growing and doing. NOT for sitting, hoping, and waiting!

From birth we’re taught to walk, talk, read, write, and run. And then, all of a sudden we graduate from High School, and or College, and we stop learning.

This was the biggest lesson that I’ve learned throughout my life that I’d like to share with you…

When you stop learning, you start the dieing process. Think about it. Our whole world is designed to either be growing or dieing. No business can succeed if it doesn’t continue to grow, change and reinvent itself. What happens to a tree that stops growing? The leaves turn brown, fall off, and begins to die. When a plant stops growing it withers and dies.

As humans, when we stop learning our universe provides us with two choices…

1.    Big challenges that require us to grow, and learn new skills. This is NOT something you fight.

2.    The second choice  is to not grow. Thinking that you already know everything you need for success leads to an average life at best. People in your field who take the time to grow, learn new skills, and take action will always outperform the rest.

If you’re faced with a challenge in life or business just realize that it’s NOT because you’re not worthy of having it all, you’re just being asked to learn a new skill and become more than you are.

If learning how to style hair was the only skill you’d ever need to make a million dollars, everyone would be millionaires. However, there’s a reason why 67% of all small businesses go under within the first 3 years in business. NOT because they’re not good at what they do, but because they fail to acquire the necessary skills that allow them to grow and move past obstacles.

I’ll never forget what Jim Rohn once said… “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better.”

Next time you’re faced with a challenge remember, they’re only obstacles placed on the path of life forcing you to become more than you currently are. If your goals are big, you’ll be faced with big challenges. If you have small goals you’ll be faced with small challenges.

Either way you’re going to face challenges, so why not embrace them as an opportunity to become more than you are.

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Glen Andrews

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I participated in a local charity event at Forsgate Country Club. We raised over 6 figures for local charities throughout New Jersey.

Forsgate Country Club puts on a charity event in order to give back to the community, and to attract members. This is a win/win for everyone involved.

If you want to grow your client base quickly with FREE publicity, a charity event might be the way to go.

Forsgate brought in Annika Sorenstam (The best ladies golfer in history) and J.B. Holmes (Ranked 25 best player in the world) which brought in tens of thousands of dollars in ticket sales.

This is me and J.B. Holmes hanging out talking golf. He’s one of the nicest guy’s I’ve ever met, with a big heart for charities.

They had some really cool gifts that they raffled off, like…

• A Mercedes Benz for a hundred dollars
• A round of golf with Annika Sorenstam and J.B. Holmes
• They also had hundreds of silent auction gifts to bid on. It was really an amazing event that put everyone in the giving mood.

Annika Sorenstam donated $50,000.00 and helps educate kids about obesity.

Although the weather was an issue in the morning, the rain held off for most of the day.  However, we did get drenched at one point, but I was with these two delightful kids who kept it fun. It was a great day to get away from work, give back, and enjoy the day.

These were the only 2 kids that would take a picture with me (my brother-in- laws daughters) We had a fun time, as you can tell.

Emily McManamy, Free Press

Stephen Le, owner of NailSpa and Tanning in South Burlington, wipes down one of his tanning beds Monday.

ESSEX — Kristina Ellis and Sarah LaBrie said they oppose the impending 10 percent tax on indoor tanning sessions, but the additional cost would not affect their bronzing regimen.

“That’s pretty stupid that they’re taxing us more,” Ellis said.

“Doctors prescribe tanning to people during the winter, to help with the winter blues,” LaBrie said.

Like Ellis and LaBrie, Lisa Roberge of Colchester said she had not heard of the tax, and the cost would not reduce her time in the tanning bed. Roberge said she would willingly pay the fee, given the sad state of the economy.

“The world’s in a pretty bad place, and we all gotta pitch in and help out,” Roberge said.

Stephen Le, owner of NailSpa and Tanning in South Burlington, is worried that the tax will drive away his customers. “It will affect us big time,” Le said.

The tax unfairly targets a fragile business in Vermont, he said. “It’s not lucrative,” Le said. “Our base is basically Caucasian women. And it’s very small, and every year there’s concerns about skin cancer.”

A few days after the health care bill passed, the American Academy of Dermatology Association testified before the Food and Drug Administration, calling for not just a tax but a ban on tanning beds.

“The AADA urged the FDA to ban indoor tanning devices because they emit ultraviolet  radiation that has been shown to cause skin cancer including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer,” William James, dermatologist and president of the Illinois-based association, said in a statement.

The tax unfairly targets a fragile business in Vermont, he said. “It’s not lucrative,” Le said. “Our base is basically Caucasian women. And it’s very small, and every year there’s concerns about skin cancer.”

A few days after the health care bill passed, the American Academy of Dermatology Association testified before the Food and Drug Administration, calling for not just a tax but a ban on tanning beds.

“The AADA urged the FDA to ban indoor tanning devices because they emit ultraviolet radiation that has been shown to cause skin cancer including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer,” William James, dermatologist and president of the Illinois-based association, said in a statement.

The risk of developing melanoma increases 75 percent among people who use tanning devices before the age of 30, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization.

The IARC has classified UV-emitting tanning devices as carcinogenic.

The law takes effect after the springtime rush, Le said.

“This time is busy,” Le said. “By July, it’s going to slow down, way down.”

Leave me your thoughts on the new tax, and how it might effect you below?

Introducing The Salon Owners Marketing & Mentorship Program

How Any Salon Owner Can Have More Clients More Money And Work Less Guaranteed!

Completely “done for you” promotions PLUS a mentorship program that will enable you to set up “systems” in your business

Dear Beauty, Hair, or Day Spa Owners,

You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your education. You’ve spent thousands more on opening your salon,  thousands on salon equipment, and salon products. Wouldn’t it make sense to spend a few hundred dollars each month to secure your investment, and know for certain you’re heading down the right road?

If you honestly answered yes, keep reading. If you answered no, you can stop here, and this will save you some time, because this is NOT for you!

However, if you answered yes, and you’re finally fed up with working 5 to 7 days a week 8 to 12 hours a day?  AND you’re interested in setting up “systems” to attract clients so that you can make more money, and finally have more freedom? If so – this could be the most important letter you will ever read.

Hi, my name is Glen Andrews and I’ve helped salon owners just like you take control of their business, and lives.

If you’re like most salon owners you started your business because of what your salon would do for you – right? More freedom, choices, and higher pay. NOT to become a slave to your business – working harder and longer for less.

Imagine where you’ll be 3 to 5  years from now if you continue to do what you’re currently doing? Are you working less or more – are spending more time with family and friends – are you taking longer vacations – do you see yourself accomplishing all that you had hoped – are you able to retire on “your” terms – do you have the time to do all the things that really matter most to you? Or – are you simply going to fall pray to that little voice inside who keeps whispering… “It’s a business, it’s supposed to be hard work and long hours – it’ll get better.”

Don’t get me wrong, running a business isn’t easy, but the hardest part is setting up the day to day systems. Once you have the “systems” in place (marketing) you’ll have the ability to attract more clients, and make more money giving you more choices.

Think about this for a minute – what makes you money? Your clients – right? You don’t make any money unless your clients or prospects come into your salon and exchange money for your products and services. So your number 1 “priority” is to set up a marketing “system” that attracts new and brings back existing clients consistently and cost effectively.

Your second “priority” is to keep your current clients long term by giving them an exceptional experience.  Example…  Answering the phone properly – re-booking clients BEFORE they leave  – collecting the proper contact information – following up – sending new promotions – selling more in-store products – setting up membership programs – etc.

Once you have a “system” for attracting clients,  a system for bringing back existing clients, and a system for keeping clients longer – you then have the ability (money) to hire out everything that you’re NOT good at – or dislike doing.

How would you feel if your salon actually worked for YOU, instead of you for it?

You’ll finally have the clients -  the money – AND the freedom that you envisioned when you started your salon.

This would probably take 4 to 10 years and tens of thousands of dollars to accomplish if you had to “go it alone.” Kinda like being stranded in a foreign country without a map, or guide.

So here’s what everyone’s excited about…

•    25 “done for you” promotions: Every type of promotion that you can think of (newspaper ads, fliers, postcards, yellow page, in-store fliers, sales letters etc.) AND I’m also available to write a promotion for you at anytime if you feel the need.

•    You get me on your team: I’m not like some “guru” who only allows you to speak to their secretary. I’m here to help you build a business that works for you, and to help you set up systems in your business which will give you more freedom. Although we will have a scheduled one hour call each month to discuss your salon, however you can contact me via email at any time to discuss any issues or roadblocks, and we’ll schedule a call.

•    FREE anytime marketing critiques: Just email your promotion to us and we’ll look it over to make sure you didn’t forget anything.

•    FREE Upgrades: You’ll have instant access to any “new” promotions that we produce in the near future.

•    Online Marketing Strategies: You’ll have instant access to our online video training. How to get your website on page “one” of Google & Yahoo. How to optimize your website for the search engines. How to use Facebook & Twitter effectively to grow your client base.

•    Complete step by step 5 week fast action guide: A lot of this information will be new to you so I wanted to make sure you knew exactly what to do each week so that you’re not overwhelmed (I know when I get overwhelmed I tend to do nothing.)

•    All 25 promotions are on a “word” CD: You just pop the CD into your computer fill in the spaces provided with your own information – click print and you’re done. You also receive a complete manual that accompanies the promotions so that you know exactly what to do.

•    Satisfaction Guaranteed: If you’re not happy for “any” reason with the MARKETING KIT within 60 days – I’ll refund your entire investment. You will only pay for the shipping & handling costs and coaching fees. If you do your part, I’ll do mine, fair enough? GREAT!

Here’s what the salon marketing mastery kit and mentorship program will do for you…

1. These promotions will enable you to attract as many clients as you wish, and bring back existing clients to spend more for less than a daily Grande Mocha Cappuccino. The key to your freedom starts with your ability to attract clients – so you can make more money – so you can hire out all the work that you dislike – take longer vacations – get your kids into the best schools – retire on your terms and have your salon work for you, NOT you for it.

2. Having the “done for you” promotions will save you from – staring at a blank computer screen – frustration – waiting till the last minute – wasting precious salon marketing dollars, and wasting time that could have been spent with family – friends, or doing something you enjoy.

3. You’ll be able to set up your promotions months in advance. Imagine – Valentines Day is approaching – you go over to your computer slide in the salon mastery CD type in your information click print, and walla – instant promotion.

4. With the salon marketing mastery kit and mentorship program you’ll have the ability to keep clients longer – get clients spending more – set up systems –  and dominate your market.

5. The mentorship program allows you to break through roadblocks quickly and easily. No longer will you feel alone in your business. You can email me or call at anytime and receive a response within 24 hours.

PLUS if you’re 1 of the first 10 who sends us your application you’ll also receive these other bonuses FREE.

•    10 sequential email salon marketing promotions: That means you get 3 different emails for each promotion (day1, day2, day3.) for a total of “30” highly effective email promotions. These emails alone will pay for the entire salon marketing mastery kit, and can be used over and over again.

•    My Award Winning “Ultimate Salon Marketing Guide.” This is a “must” have for any salon owner who wants more clients and more freedom. This manual reveals 26 different tips and strategies for successfully marketing your salon.

I can here you now – Okay Glen, what’s this going to cost?

Well to be completely honest – it’s really FREE! How’s that – FREE? Yes, even though I’m asking $497.00 for the entire salon marketing mastery kit, and $297.00 a month to boost sales, and set up systems. Once you implement the promotions they will more than pay for themselves and my monthly coaching. You have nothing at risk – if I don’t “produce results” you’ll receive a full refund. I simply cannot make it easier than that.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions…

Q. Why do I need to fill out an application?
A. Because I’m willing to work on your team – guarantee your success – So I need to know that you’re an action taker. If you can’t – or won’t fill out a simple application then I know we’re NOT compatible as teammates, and you’ll never free yourself from your business.

Q. How long after I fill out the application before we get started?
A. Once you receive our confirmation email letting you know that we received your application – I’ll personally look over your application within 24 hours, and then I’ll email you so we can set up a time to talk on the phone. If we agree to work together you’ll have 24 hours to register or you’ll be put at the back of the line.

Q. What type of salon will this marketing help the most?
A. Beauty, Hair and Day Spa Salons. I doubt that you’ll need to, but I’m available if you need a special promotion of any kind. Remember, I’m on your team to make sure you succeed.

Q. What’s the shipping and handling costs?
A. Depends where you live. No more than $50.00 U. S.

Q. How long will it take to see results?
A. You should start to see results within 30 days. Sometimes with 14 days. It depends on how quickly you take action, and the condition your business is in now. You only need to implement a few strategies in order to see results. However, success doesn’t come over night. Success is something you become, it’s NOT something you pursue.

Q. What are my up front costs and on going commitments?
A. Your initial cost to join the salon mastery marketing and mentorship program is a total of $814.00 which includes the salon marketing mastery kit ($497.00) – PLUS shipping and handling – and your first months coaching ($297.00). After that your investment is only $297.00 a month until you’ve made so much money that you can’t take in anymore.

Q. What if I want a refund?
A. Just email me at Glen@AndrewsSalonMarketing.com or call 215 791-5998 or mail to 162 Fetter Ave Hamilton, NJ 08610 within our 60 day money back guarantee from day of purchase and I’ll refund your Marketing Kit ($497.00) within 14 days (No Included In the Refund… Shipping & Handling And Monthly Coaching Fees – $297.00)

WARNING: Once you drop out of the program you can “never” return.

Are you now ready to take your salon to a whole new level? GREAT!

Here’s what you need to do now…

1.    Fill out the easy application below and then push submit. You’ll then receive an email from us asking you to confirm that you’re the one who’s submitting the application. Open the email – click on the link provided and we’ll send you a confirmation email immediately letting you know that we received your application. If you don’t receive an email that means that we didn’t receive your application.

Warmest regards,

Glen Andrews

P. S. I’m only accepting 10 more salon owners to start. I want to make sure that I don’t  spread myself to thin by letting just anyone join. The time to register is now!

I want to share this great resource for salon postcards. This website offers salon marketing postcards AND it automates the whole process for you.

That means they print in full color, AND mail your postcards to your prospects and clients for you, AND they only charge 60 cents each. Incredible!

Watch the video for full details.

Contact me if you need further assistance, AND let me know what you thought of this article by leaving me a comment below. Good, bad, or ugly, your feedback is important and welcome.

Helping you increase your salon sales with highly effective salon marketing & advertising promotional ideas.

Glen Andrews
http://www.AndrewsSalonMarketing.com

P. S. If you haven’t taken the FREE  salon marketing video series, you’re missing out on some simple, yet highly effective, salon marketing strategies that will enable you to attract more clients, and increase sales.