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7 Simple Tools For Creating Epic Visual Content

March 1, 2017 By Nancy Loehr 14 Comments

Visual content is king in the online world today.

As an online marketer it's important that you

Create unique content to get eyeballs on your stuff.
Provide value to the marketplace and your target market

I have put together 7 Simple Tools For Creating Epic Visual Content.

Some of these tools are free, others require a monthly membership but have a free trial.

You don't have to choose them all but after checking them out you might want them all!

So here's my choices……….

1. Canva

Canva is a free image creation tool. It is easy to navigate and fun too. They have a variety of image sizes and types to choose from, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest posts or covers. You can select from various backgrounds, layouts, banners, templates, fonts, etc. Several images are free, you can upload your own, or drop $1 for an image in the app.

Canva is where I make all my featured images for each blog post – like this one:

2. Piktochart or Infogr.am

Ever wonder where to make those cool infographics you see all over the place? Check out Piktochart and/or infogr.am where you can whip up an interesting infographic fairly quickly.

Both Piktochart and Infogr.am offer free themes. Infogr.am is best for implementing lots of data into graphs. Piktochart gives you the ability to create your own infographic with several free images or graphs, or you can upgrade for $29 a month for more templates, uploads and privacy controls.

3. Jing

Jing is a great tool for adding basic visual elements to all of your online conversations but sometimes you need more. It's free and sooo easy to use.

4. ThingLink

What truly sets ThingLink apart is the diverse range of rich media you can easily layer on top of your content. Web link. Text. Video. Image. Audio. Social media. Make your images come alive by putting notes, interactive links, another images and even YouTube videos on top of them.

5. Haikudeck

Haiku Deck is the easiest way to create an amazing presentation on the web, iPad, or iPhone without having to use Power Point. Haiku Deck clears away the clutter, helping you focus on your key idea to unlock your creative flow. Choose from a range of stylish fonts, layouts, and image filters for the kind of polish that graphic designers charge thousands of dollars to deliver. There is a free trial and plans start at $9.99 a month.

6. PowToon

Here's an awesome way to get your idea across. Create animated videos and presentations easily and effectively. Engage, explain and sell with impact using just a short, simple PowToon. They’re proven to be more effective than any other form of video or text communications to grab attention in any situation. AND – they have very helpful tutorials.

7. Camtasia

Brought to you by Techsmith the same amazing group that brings you Jing, Camtasia makes video editing surprisingly easy. The drag-and-drop editor and video assets help you complete your videos faster. No video experience needed. And get started for free. You will find Camtasia one of those “must haves” and wonder how you ever got by without it.

I hope you got value from 7 Simple Tools For Creating Epic Visual Content.

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Nancy Loehr

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Ever Wonder Why Its Important to Brand Yourself?

February 27, 2017 By Nancy Loehr 4 Comments

Have you ever wondered why it's important to brand yourself?

Some entrepreneurs do not see the value of branding themselves. They think it's how their logo looks or how they have their website set up. That's part of it but it is not nearly enough.

There are some entrepreneurs that constantly advertise their companies name all over the place. That is the last thing you need to be thinking about. We're living in a world where people are looking to connect directly with entrepreneurs and hear their stories. It's not just about what you do, but why you're doing what you're doing, your purpose and your vision.

Your brand is what other people say about you when you're not in the room - Jeff Bezos Click To Tweet

Social media, such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter, have enabled entrepreneurs to become known, connect directly with their audience and build relationships on a global scale. As an entrepreneur, you need to become the brand.

1. Become an expert on something that relates to your business.

Let's say you're an affiliate marketer promoting a travel business. You do NOT want to lead with your company's name because if you advertise about your company all the time (which by the way is called spam) it is not only improper social media etiquette if someone says no to your travel business opportunity you've got nothing left to talk to them about.

Instead be the person that writes about traveling to exotic locations and find ways to educate people on safe ways to travel – best times to buy airline tickets online, BE the go-to person that when people see you they identify you as being that all-knowing travel mogul. Use attraction marketing to entice them to follow you.

2. Establish a website or blog under your full name.
Your prospects use search engines to research you, connect with you and potentially do business with you. That's why you need to purchase your full name as a domain name (yourfullname.com). By developing either a static website or a blog under your domain name, you will own the first result for your name in Google and other search engines.

This should be a separate site than your company's website. After purchasing your domain name, add your picture, a bio, your e-mail address and links to the rest of your online presence (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter). This way, people can get in touch with you in their medium of choice. Claim your name before someone else does.

3. Learn how to be a good source.
Find out which media sources your audience reads, listens to or watches. Find out who they hang out with, where they travel, their pain and problems, the target age group and if they are male or female or both. Find Facebook groups to hang out where your prospects hang out. You can even start your own Facebook group and search for your target audience on Facebook and invite them to your group.

Provide as much value as humanly possible to get these people to warm up to you. When you find out their pain and problems provide solutions and step by step guides how they can solve their problems.

4. Generate brand awareness through networking.
You should be connecting with other entrepreneurs in your industry using social networks and commenting on their blogs. Networking is one of the best ways to become known in your industry. By forming relationships with people in your audience you can grow your business and your brand long-term.

The four rules of networking that you should keep in mind are synergy, giving, targeting and reconnecting.

Synergy: You have to create win-win relationships in business, remember , it's not all about you winning it's both parties mutually benefitting.
Giving: Help someone out, before asking for anything in return. This makes people want to support you.
Targeting: You want to be very specific with the types of people you network with, in order to save time and to attract the right people to your brand.
Reconnecting: Never lose touch, that way networking contacts remember you when new opportunities surface.

Branding yourself is very important. The world wants to hear what YOU have to say, If you aren't building your own brand you will not succeed. Become an expert in your field, claim a website under your own domain name, provide solutions to the pain and problems of your target market and build relationships with your audience.

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What You Should Know About Using Essential Oils for Health Benefits

February 25, 2017 By Nancy Loehr 2 Comments

There's a lot of information out there about using essential oils for health benefits.

Sometimes it gets confusing and you want to use the right oil for the right purpose.

Also learning how to apply the oil is important too.

I've been using essential oils for many years. However I was an occasional user for that time frame and it was only recently I became a consistent passionate user of the oils.

Passionate is a strong word but it describes the love affair and relief I am having using essential oils for health benefits.

A friend of mine got into a motorcycle accident and fractured her collarbone. She was in a lot of discomfort as a result of the accident. She was introduced to one of the products that gave her tremendous relief. Her excitement level about her relief was off the charts and she decided to become a distributor, shared it with me and I did the same. I will get into that conversation at another time because I want to focus on what you should know about using essential oils for health benefits.

But did you know that some essential oils can actually improve your health? Essential oils can also help you relax or sleep, or improve your skin or digestion — their benefits go well beyond a pleasant smell.

Essential oils can have a healing effect mentally, physically, and emotionally. You can apply them directly onto your skin, inhaling, or use through a diffuser.

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

If you have ever enjoyed the scent of a rose, you’ve experienced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. These naturally occurring, volatile aromatic compounds are found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants.

They can be both beautifully and powerfully fragrant. Essential oils give plants their distinctive smells, essential oils protect plants and play a role in plant pollination. In addition to their intrinsic benefits to plants and their beautiful fragrance, essential oils have long been used for food preparation, beauty treatment, and health-care practices.

For more about what makes an essential oil essential CLICK HERE for a quick explanation.

THREE WAYS ESSENTIAL OILS CAN BE USED

Essential oils can be used aromatically in something called a diffuser or simply rubbed on the palms of your hand and by cupping your hands around your nose and breathing deeply.
They can also be used topically either alone by putting a few drops in your hand and applying to the affected area or mixed in with what is called a carrier oil which can be fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil or other oils.
Essential oils can also be taken internally however it is wise to consider the grade of the oils before doing so. Not all essential oils are created equal. To be taken internally only choose an oil that is CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade). CLICK HERE for more information on using essential oils internally.

7 ESSENTIAL OILS, THEIR BENEFITS AND USES

Lavender – Lavender has been used for centuries for its unique aroma and variety of benefits. In ancient times, the Egyptians and Romans used Lavender for bathing, relaxation, cooking, and as a perfume; it is widely used for its calming and relaxing qualities. Lavender is often considered a must-have oil to keep on hand at all times due to its many uses, including calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of tension. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Lavender essential oil.

Melaleuca (Tea Tree) – More commonly known as “Tea Tree,” Melaleuca essential oil has over 92 different compounds and limitless applications. It's best known for its purifying qualities, which make it useful for cleansing the skin and home surfaces, purifying the air, or promoting healthy immune function. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Melaleuca essential oil.

Peppermint – Peppermint is one of the best-selling essential oils because of it's wide variety of uses. It promotes healthy respiratory function and clear breathing, promotes digestive health and even repels bugs naturally. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Peppermint essential oil.

Oregano – Oregano is one of the most potent and powerful essential oils and has been used for centuries in traditional health practices for its cleansing and immune-boosting properties It is used as a powerful cleansing and purifying agent, supports a healthy immune system, supports healthy digestion and respiratory function and offers powerful antioxidants. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Oregano essential oil.

Frankincense – Renowned as one of the most prized and precious essential oils, Frankincense has extraordinary health benefits. It supports healthy cellular function, promotes the feeling of relaxation, and reduces the appearance of skin imperfections among other things. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Frankincense essential oil.

Lemon – Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces, naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion, supports healthy respiratory function and promotes a positive mood. CLICK HERE for lots more information on Lemon essential oil.

Roman Chamomile -In ancient Rome, Roman Chamomile was used to help soldiers take courage during times of war.It is powerful yet gentle enough to use for calming children. Has a calming effect on the skin, mind, and body, it soothes the systems of the body, and it may help support healthy immune system function. CLICK HERE for the lots more information on Roman Chamomile essential oil.

Essential oils with their versatility and their ability to work from a cellular level to promote health and wellness are a wonderful alternative to using prescription drugs for everything that ails you.

Before starting any wellness regimen it is wise to check with your physician to see if it is recommended for your particular health situation.

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Learn How To Tell Stories That Attract Interest

February 22, 2017 By Nancy Loehr 21 Comments

When you learn how to tell stories that attract interest you have mastered the art of attraction marketing.

Think about what it is that you like about the great motivational speakers like Jim Rohn, Bob Proctor, Les Brown to name a few.

When you think about your favorite presentations from them I am sure it's because they have delivered their message weaved into a great story.

We as human beings love a good story because they elicit emotion – and emotion is what sells. There are studies that prove our brains react favorably to good storytelling.

They say that facts TELL, but STORIES SELL…

Follow any of the Anheuser Busch commercials and you’ll understand what I mean. The story of a friendship between a puppy and a Clydesdale overcoming adversity……. sells, of all things, beer.

Whether your intent is to sell, motivate or inform, a story will achieve it better and more powerfully. Want to be
successful in your business, WHATEVER it may be?
Become a good communicator! That doesn’t mean you have to know the language of a Harvard grad! In fact that’s probably the last thing you need to do.

There's one thing that separates the good from the best when it comes to effective communication and message resonance ….
… and that one thing is a STORY.

There's no denying it – in business, especially network marketing or internet business…

….whoever tells the best story, WINS!
If you're not telling your story, you're losing.

So how can you begin to tell your story – with passion, power, stepping into your greatness and truly inspire others?

Learn How To Tell Stories That Attract Interest

“To hell with facts! We need stories!” ― Ken Kesey Click To Tweet

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN STORY-TELLING

A great story seller begins with a hook that entices curiosity. Open with a statement that will make the user want to hear more.

Keep your story simple in its form. The more longwinded your story is, the more chances your listeners’ attention will wander.

Contrast a clear “before” and “after” situation in your story to show the user the benefits that your product brings with it.

Make sure you have a happy ending. A great story does not just live inside best-selling novels or Hollywood blockbusters. Every brand carries a story hidden inside of it. All you need to do is draw it out and retell it to your audience to let them make your brand their own.

1. Tell your brand's story.

Every company has an interesting beginning with a founder and a dream. Your humble beginnings have the potential to resonate with your target market. When a prospect hears the story of how your company was born, you want that person to feel an immediate emotional connection with you.

2. Connect the dots for your prospects.

Develop a story that helps your prospect connect the dots between what they need and what you deliver. Think about who you have helped in the past and the value you delivered. What has that meant to your customer? Be sure to convey what you do for your target market solves problems–you just have to figure out how to create emotional connections for your prospects around your story.

3. Inspire your customers to tell stories.

The only thing better than telling your customers' stories on social media is inspiring them to tell those stories themselves. It has always been a key component of word-of-mouth marketing, but with social media it can happen that much faster and easier. Look to your most passionate customers or those who have had the most significant interactions with you. Then give them the tools to tell others about you. With just a little encouragement, you can prompt customers to initiate a movement of storytelling around your brand. That's why testimonials work so well. It is third party story telling at it's finest.

4. Use social media to share your story

A picture is worth a thousand words. It may be a cliche, but a picture really can tell a story that much more effectively. The growing popularity of social networks like Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr support this. When telling stories online, pictures can powerfully relay behind-the-scenes stories about your brand, your office, and your staff. Consider using Instagram to showcase a selection of your filtered images directly to your Facebook page.

5. Use video even more often.

A video is worth a thousand more words. Online videos ranging from 30 seconds to two minutes can captivate online audiences just like big budget TV commercials. Try uploading short clips of customers telling their personal stories. Make it emotionally captivating so your customers can relate on the other side of the screen.

6. Be human.

Just because you're using social media to tell stories, it doesn't mean you should act like a computer when you do. Quite the opposite. If you're not telling your stories with an authentic personality, you have no shot at building a real relationship with your customers. Heartfelt stories can humanize you and make your more likeable.

You may be the best storyteller in the world, but if you don't use your stories to convert your audience into customers, the effort will be meaningless. If you have the wrong people listening to your story, even the best story won't sell. The good news is: storytelling online is far cheaper, with less risk, than old-school traditional marketing. So if the story you tell today doesn't resonate, tell another one tomorrow.

So what can we learn from these examples? Here are some key takeaways when you’re coming up with stories for your brand:

Develop content that has a human element
Be sincere
Ask yourself if you’d be genuinely interested in reading/watching it
Know what connects your customers to you
Stories have heroes and characters with unfulfilled desires
Keep it simple.

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Nancy Loehr

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5 Ways to Immediately Make a Better Connection Even If You Would Rather Connect Online

February 20, 2017 By Nancy Loehr 12 Comments

How to immediately make a better connection with people online is to get them offline.

WHAAAATTT??

Yes you heard me right.

Now that I said it lets back up a bit…..

With all of the tools and social media access that we have available at our fingertips there is no doubt the best place to FIND your target market is online. This can be done in so many ways. The best way is using Facebook. Facebook's ability to hone in on every little nuance of what your target market likes, dislikes, and eats for dinner has changed the way we will target our ideal audience forever.

Once we have done our campaigns to attract our target audience , whether they opt into your list or they grab one of your freebies first then comes the delicate dance of both of you getting acquainted.

Attraction Marketing IS the ultimate tool of prospecting with your audience. You position yourself as a leader in your niche – providing them with value and giving them solutions to their pain and problems – and the desired reaction is they in turn respond to more and more of your offers. Eventually they purchase your back end offers and possibly join you in your business.

That was just a perfect scenario I painted and does not always go that way. And all of the communication and value you provide to your audience online doesn't hold a candle to making a personal one on one connection.

The truth is many people communicate but very few people actually connect.

You might see many stories of marketers who wake up and after checking their stats online people have miraculously joined their business. What you don't know is although this may happen now and then there has been a tremendous amount of work that is put in by them before this happens – even though they make it sound effortless.

One of those things is working on getting a one on one connection with them, by a phone call, Skype call, one on one Zoom or Google hangout for starters.

The purpose of these call is to get them to RELAX with you – get them to laugh about something. If you get them to an LOL online or offline you have dropped their guard.

As wonderful as it may sound to be able to get people to join you in your business without making a personal connection it is far and few between.

So I am going to give you 5 ways to immediately make a better connection even if you would rather connect online.

After all – it's not about you – it's about them – THEIR pain, THEIR problems, THEIR concerns and fears, vulnerability, hesitancy, and monsters.

Be sincere

Be yourself. Don’t try to be anything you are not, and this is not the time to create a new persona, or adopt a “sales-like” tone. Ask them questions like “how is your day going so far?” Find something you have in common with them.

Be happy

Start with a smile. This is by far the fastest way in the world to create a bond. The right grin beams with confidence, creating immediate respect and interest. Smiles are contagious, and the simple change in physiology they cause makes people feel better. There is no stronger opener than a smile. And, sadly, it’s still uncommon enough to make you stand out.

Say thank you

Find a reason to thank everyone you talk to. Thank them for connecting with you. Be sincere. If the person on the other side explains something in an interesting way or has an exciting energy about them, recognize it. As a matter of fact, this is something you should incorporate even if you're not talking to a prospect. From the mailman to the bestselling author signing books at your local shop, make gratitude a habit. Common ground is the foundation of rapport. And a genuine compliment is a pretty easy place to start.

Find Their Pain

A. Identify their PAIN (because pain motivates humans more then pleasure) Here are some questions that are excellent for finding your prospects pain:

How do you feel about that?

Can you tell me more about that?

Can you be more specific? Give me an example.

How long is that been a problem?

What have you tried to do about that? And did that work?

How much do you think that has cost you?

How do you feel about that?

Have you given up trying to deal with the problem?

The above questions were taken from the book You Can't Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike At A Seminar by David H. Sandler which outlines the powerful Sandler Training 7 Step System For Successful Selling.

I highly recommend reading this book for more information.

B. Create the possibility of a solution to their pain
C. Powerfully invite them to discover your solution

D. On this phone call you ask quality questions to prospect them and build for the next event. You may be:

-setting them up to meet with your mentor on a 3-way call -inviting them to a local briefing

-sending them a link to a set of videos about your business -booking them to a live webinar

Ask For The Order

Once you have thoroughly asked the questions to find their pain and provide a solution to each pain point it is important to ALWAYS ask them these questions:

“Are you ready to get started today?” “How would you like to get started now?” “Are you ready to join the team?”

If they are not then there is something they have not told you or they have to check in with their significant other.

This is the point where you want to get them to the next webinar or hangout and show them social proof

By reaching out one on one offline with your prospect, being sincere, being happy, saying thank you, finding their pain and asking for the order you will have established a powerful connection with them even though you would prefer it all to take place online.

You will have done something that most marketers do not do and they will feel you really care about them which is what you have set out to do here. You may not close all of them at this point but your chances are much greater of doing so .

I hope you enjoyed my post 5 Ways to Immediately Make a Better Connection Even If You Would Rather Connect Online

Please let me know in the comments what you have done to connect and provide value to your audience.

Talk soon

Nancy Loehr

Helping Women Entrepreneurs

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And Create A Life Of Freedom

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