by Melissa
at 5/22/2009 4:53:00 AM
Dream List Media
Melissa Borghorst, motivational speaker and life coach, is on a mission to inspire others to follow and achieve their dreams. She is the founder of Dream List Media, which offers a variety of products and services to achieve her mission. In her interview, Melissa shares five tips to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. |
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Dream List Media (15 min. 14 sec. podcast)
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1. Be Passionate, Positive & Persistent
- Passionate: Being passionate about what you do is crucial not only to the success of the business, but also to your long term happiness.
- Positive: The entrepreneurial ride can be a bumpy one, so it’s important to keep a positive outlook.
- Persistent: The journey can be tough, but believe in yourself and never give up.
2. Set Goals & Create a Dream List
- Dream List: Create a dream list for your business, listing all the things you’d like to accomplish with your business both long and short term.
- Set Goals: In order to make your big business dreams a reality, it’s important to create smaller goals as stepping stones to reach your dream. It’s also important to set regular goals to make sure you are staying on track and moving in the right direction.
3. Make a Plan
- Business Plan: This is where you figure out all the little details before jumping in. You can’t plan for everything, but a good business plan is a great way to get you prepared. Plus you’ll need this if you’re looking for financing.
- Think Big: Look for a variety of ways that you could potentially expand the business in the future. (will give examples of how I expanded my business into coaching, Dream List Radio, etc.)
4. Create Your Dream Team
- Surround yourself with like-minded people who will support and encourage your journey.
- Network to increase business connections.
5. Stay true to your mission
- Whether it’s the way you run your business, the opportunities for business growth or the people you meet along your journey, it’s important to stay true to your mission and your passions.
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