Alicia Forest

Avoiding the Well of Despair: A Realistic Timeline to Cash Flow

Falling into fear and doubt as you build your business is normal, but there are many things you can do to catch yourself before you fall into what I call the Well of Despair. The Well of Despair is that cold, dark, spinning place filled with fear and doub... Read >

10 Take-Away's From Ali Brown's SHINE 2011

I had many light bulb moments during my three days in Dallas at SHINE this year, and I wanted to share with you 10 of my top take-away's: 1. Opportunities come through people, not your computer: Think about that for a minute. Yes, you can build good re... Read >

About Being 'Lucky'

I'm a believer in creating your own luck (thus why I don't buy lottery tickets). Actually I don't usually use the word luck because I think it's too easy for people to use it as an excuse, and not in a positive way. I'll share something personal here - I ... Read >

How To Unhook From The Future

Chloe has a children's book titled Milton's Secret: An Adventure of Discovery through Then, When, and the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman, which really simplifies the concept of living in the present moment, and how the practice of th... Read >

Creating Supportive Environments: 4 Exercises

I'm writing this on my laptop in a Cosi café in Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. The reason I am here has nothing to do with me or my business, but the reason I can continue to be successful in my work is because I have set myself up to do so. How? By cr... Read >

Don't Let a Client's Money Drama Become Yours

One of the ways I see entrepreneurs staying small (and frustrated) is by not being serious enough about how they manage their receivables in their business. Receivables is simply money that is owed to you. For example, there isn't a business owner I know ... Read >

How to Overcome the 4 Most Common Struggles of Every Entrepreneur

While the message and the market of your business may be different, there are some stumbling blocks that seem to pop up for even the seasoned entrepreneur. Here are four of the ones that I've been coaching clients on during their private planning and s... Read >

4 Ways to Gracefully Set Boundaries in Your Business

Over the years, I've developed very strong boundaries in my business, which have contributed to its quick growth, and I coach a lot on setting and standing strong in boundaries with many of my clients. I wanted to share some of the ways I've created and s... Read >

Excuses Or Results?

"You either have excuses or you have results. Which one do you have today?" This was a tweet posted by a former Platinum client of mine, Liz Dennery Marks, owner of SheBrand.com and Dennery Marks Inc., a very successful brick-and-mortar branding and c... Read >

The Simple Way to Practice What You Preach

As I'm wrapping up a slew of private retreats with my clients this month, it's become clear that it's time for me to get focused on practicing what I've been preaching - or more specifically, to put myself through the same intense process and plan that I ... Read >

3 Tips for Making Space and Opening the Flow for 2010

I've been spending a lot of time lately getting ready for 2010 - planning, organizing, strategizing, visioning, and more. There are many transitions and transformations on the horizon for me and my business, and much to do to prepare for them, so I'm maki... Read >

10 Ways Showing Gratitude Now Can Increase Your Future Income

As we head into the season of giving, now is a great time to show appreciation to your clients and customers. Taking the time to give thanks to your clients will set you apart, increase loyalty, improve retention, inspire more sales, and deepen relationsh... Read >

Turning on Your Money Taps

One of the things I've been working on for several years is cleaning up my money issues. That includes everything from thinking I have to work really hard to make a lot of money, to taking care of old debt, to having a plan for paying down new debt, to pl... Read >

Strapped for Cash? 7 Ways to Have a Sale Today

Want to encourage people on your email list to buy one (or more) of your products or programs sooner than later? Have a sale! The following are 7 ways that you can provide value to your potential clients/customers and still bring in a profit for you at th... Read >

3 A-has from Ali Brown's Online Success Blueprint Workshop

Me: I'm done.... (to hubby after arriving home from Ali Brown's Online Success Blueprint Workshop) Him: With what? (read: uh-oh...) Me: I'm done with thinking, playing, being small. I know I've been saying this for awhile, but it really became clear... Read >