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Congratulations to Kristin Arnold and Mitch Gooze, who are both quoted on the front page of USA TODAY today.

They were both clearly identified by what they do and where they live. So anyone could find them with a little help from Google!

This isn’t the first time a PR LEADER has been on the front page of the nation’s largest newspaper. Arlene Vernon was featured as well

If you have a great PR LEADS story to tell, please call our testimonial line:
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1. Tell us your name.
2. Where did the interview appear?
3. How did you get the interview?
4. How has the interview helped you?

We’ll post results on our website.

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Congratulations also to new PR LEADER Paul Vann, who writes:

On February 15, I submitted my expert topics (workplace issues, diversity, defense, leadership, peak performance, etc.), profile to you.

Proof of the power of PR Leads rest in the results. Since Port Security was the hot issue a week ago, my first week results read as follows:

NewsRadio 600 WREC Memphis, TN Talk Radio – Interview on Port Security
1550 WNTN Radio, Boston, MA – Interview on Port Security
San Bernadino Sun Newspaper – Published my workplace article on “Managing Up”

The proof is in the results, thanks for this outstanding service.
Paul Lawrence Vann
Motivational Speaker and Author

Thanks, Paul!

Dan Janal
Your Fearless PR LEADER
PR LEADS Expert Resource Network
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952-380-1554

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If you publish books, you absolutley must join the Publishers Marketing Association if only to read their absolutely phenomenal monthly newsletter (yes, a 48-page printed newsletter, sent in the mail so you can hold it and write on it.)

In this month’s issue, I read great articles on:
- how to get reviews in Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal Book Review, Kirkus Reviews and other trade magazines that can make or break your book. It was written by my friend Kate Bandos who runs a terrific PR agency

- new trends in publishing, as seen by the big distributors

- Dan Poynter, our fellow PR LEADER and the Godfather of self-publishing, points out how some printers are mis-manufacturing books by putting the paper in the wrong way! If you’ve ever picked up a book and it didn’t feel right, that’s probably what happened.

And that’s just 3 of about 20 fact-filled articles.

Join PMA today! Call 310-372-2732, or visit their website at www.pma-online.org

Dan Janal
Your Fearless PR LEADER
PR LEADS Expert Resource Network
www.prleads.com
952-380-1554

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Build Your Own

6-Figure Coaching Business

Presents… Mark LeBlanc

Dan Janal interviews Mark LeBlanc

Seminar date: February 16. 2006, 2-3 p.m. EST USA

Mark LeBlanc is MY business coach. He is personally responsible for many great things that have helped my business grow and serve YOU better. Come to this session and learn how he built his business!

About Mark LeBlanc

Mark has been a business owner, and entrepreneur virtually his entire adult life. He is The consummate professional, and is committed to providing your people with a memorable, and impactful experience. His down-to-earth, presentation style is warm, engaging, challenging, and entertaining. Your people will laugh as they learn!

He has been a Member of the National Speakers Association, since 1983, and currently serves as the National Vice President. He will serve NSA as President in 2007-2008. In 1997, The Minnesota Speakers Association created The Mark LeBlanc Award for Outstanding Service, and presents this award annually to a deserving member. He has offices in Minneapolis, MN and La Jolla, CA.

He is the author of “Growing Your Business.”

Register for the teleseminar here:

http://snipurl.com/seminarleblanc

Click on this link to order the CD for $19.95.

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Are you visual? Order the transcript for just $9.95.

Click on this link to order the transcript http://snipurl.com/transcriptleblanc

Mark will share his insights on these questions:

Demographic

1. What is the focus of your coaching practice?

2. What is the primary benefit your clients receive?

3. How long have you been a coach?

4. Why did you want to be a coach?

Self-Actualization

5. What is the most rewarding part of being a coach?

6. What is the most frustrating part of being a coach?

Starting your business

7. Many people morph into coaching from some other job. What were you before you were a coach?

8. How did this background help you become a good coach?

9. How long were you a coach before you started making a full-time income from coaching?

Marketing your business in the early stages

10. What were some of the biggest mistakes you made when you started your coaching business and how did you overcome them?

11. What marketing mistakes did you make?

12. What were some of the best moves you made regarding marketing?

13. What mistakes did you make in managing (administration) the business?

14. What were some of the best moves you made regarding managing the business

Pricing your services

15. How did you set your fees? Hourly? Project or Value based?

16. How did you come to that decision?

17. How did you justify those prices to clients who are unfamiliar with the prices of coaches?

Growing your business

18. How do you get new business?

19. How do you keep current clients?

20. Do you think you run your business differently than other coaches? If so, how?

21. What roles do advertising, websites, ezines and blogs play in your business, if any?

22. What role does referral marketing play in your business, if any?

23. Do you host seminars or retreats?

24. Is speaking a part of your business growth strategy. If so, please 18. Explain your goals.

19. Is book writing/publishing part of your growth plan? Please explain why it is or isn’’t.

Managing your business

26. How many hours a week do you work?

27. Percentagewise, how much time do you spend on clients/marketing/administration/other business pursuits?

28. Do you have a staff – onsite or virtual?

29. What tasks do they perform?

30. What advice do you have for managing them?

Balancing your life

31. How do you balance your work life and your personal life?

32. Do you have any children living at home?

33. Are you married? Does your spouse play a role in your business?

Final Thoughts

What would you tell a coach who is starting out, on a dark, dreary day when everything looks bleak?

Register for the teleseminar here:

http://snipurl.com/seminarleblanc

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