Been there, done that. What you can learn from the experts.

One of the reasons I invest in my professional development is that I want to accelerate the growth of my business. I make a serious investment in my business: I attend mastermind retreats, I hire mentors, I take classes, and I buy ebooks and "traditional" books.

I also follow a lot of successful people. I watch what they do, how they do it and when I see something I can model for my own business, I adapt it and try it.

That's why I jumped on the chance to contribute to a FREE ebook that my colleague Scott Stratten (unmarketing on twitter) compiled with responses from 39 of his colleagues about what they would do differently if they could go back to the beginning of their speaking/coaching/writing career. 

If I Could Go Back:
Successful Speakers, Authors & Coaches Reflect on What They'd Do Differently

You get to tap into the hindsight from successful people including Leesa Barnes, Alexis Neely, Mari Smith, Adam Urbanski, Michael Bungay Stainer, and me (!), to name just a few. I learned so much from the other contributors, especially around getting started as a speaker since it's not my strong suit.

If I Could Go Back is 123 pages of pure gold and it's totally free. Scott is not selling anything. He is building his list, though. He loves to share information and this is an example you can study and model for your own business.

Watch his videos, study his process and then figure out how you can do something similar in your own niche.

And read the ebook. As I said, it's pure gold and I'm pretty sure you'll get find a few golden nuggets you apply to your business.

Comments

[Peter]

Hello Denise!

The book If I Could Go Back sounds interesting. I sure will check it out . I, too, have My WOW 30–Day Challenge that outlines powerful principles that can really change your life by establishing a system for generating more business & money.

You are welcome to check my post on http://www.mywellofwealth.com/index.php/2009/07/have-you-established-a-system-for-generating-more-business-money/

[Amy Franko]

Denise, I think that's a powerful point - just by watching and following what the experts are doing we can absorb so much!

The other point is actually modeling it and taking action. I think that's where many don't make the connection, being willing to take the action and learn in the process.

[Erno Hannink]

Good tip Denise, love the ebook, great value.