PURPOSESCAPING with Amanda Miller Littlejohn

[Ep. 19] How to attract GAME CHANGING brand opportunities with startup investor Lauren Maillian

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How do you continuously attract GAME CHANGING opportunities to your brand? That's the question I asked startup investor and advisor Lauren Maillian.
Lauren's entrepreneurial journey is an inspiration - after starting her first business - a vineyard and winery at the age of 19, Lauren started Luxury Market Branding, a boutique branding agency and went on to eventually become an investor counting tech startups like Levo League among her portfolio. In 2014, all before the tender age of 30, Lauren authored a business memoir "The Path Redefined" which became a bestseller.
She currently can be found each week on Oxygen on the new business show "Quit Your Day Job" which is being hailed as a "Shark Tank" meets "The Profit" for women entrepreneurs.
I caught up with Lauren in NYC to talk opportunities - more importantly how she continues to attract opportunity after opportunity in such a fickle entertainment and media world. We discussed how her work ethic coupled with a relationship savvy has helped her attract game changing opportunity after game changing opportunity.
I am inspired by Lauren as a mom, business woman and friend and am delighted to share this conversation with you. Follow Lauren on social media @LaurenMaillian (Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) and visit her online at http://www.laurenmaillian.com
Learn more about her show Quit Your Day Job on Oxygen http://www.oxygen.com/quit-your-day-job

[Ep. 18] How to handle your HATERS and use them to fuel your dreams

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How do you handle haters? Do you let them throw you off your game? Or do you use them as motivation to help you go bigger? In episode 18, I offer 3 ways to handle your haters.
Mentioned in the episode - Quit Your Day Job on Oxygen starring Lauren Maillian airs on Wednesdays at 10pm EST/9pm CST
http://www.oxygen.com/quit-your-day-job

[Ep. 17] Every opportunity is NOT a fit - how to evaluate.

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/podcast How do you evaluate new opportunities for your business? How do you determine whether or not you will work with a potential new client? In this episode of Package Your Genius podcast, I share my number one rule for evaluating new opportunities, how everything isn't for everyone and how sometimes you must draw a line when it comes to your brand.

[Ep. 16] How to attract higher paying clients

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/podcast If you are struggling to connect with the clients who can afford what you charge it's time to rethink your business development and branding strategy.

[Ep. 15] Should friends and family become clients?

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When working with people you already know, do you find it hard to pull the trigger on your prices or have the "invoice" conversation? Do you find that friends take your genius for granted and don't want to pay? Maybe it's time to move beyond who you already know to grow your clientele.

[Ep. 14] 3 signs you're undercharging and why it's time to raise your rates

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com | Is it time to raise your rates? Chances are you're undercharging - particularly if you're a woman!
Check out the podcast to find out what you need to leave behind and join us for Package Your Genius Academy starting in March 2016! http://www.packageyourgeniusacademy.com

[Ep. 13] How to rewrite the internal narrative that is holding you back

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com We talk a lot about external work - what we can do to build our brands and grow our reach and awareness in the world.
But what if your hurdles to getting to the next level have nothing to do with the world, but everything to do with what's going on inside? What happens when how you perceive yourself doesn't measure up to how the world sees you? How do you make sure that your own view of yourself is accurate, particularly if you're someone who's successfully built your brand, garnered media attention, won awards and the like?
We switched up the pace today and in this interview with digital influencer Andre Blackman, we talked about success addiction, learning to take a pause, and the mindset work that is necessary for entrepreneurs. During this thought provoking conversation, we try to uncover how to rewrite the internal narrative that may be holding you back.
Learn more about Andre:
On Twitter
http://twitter.com/mindofandre
His consulting firm Pulse and Signal
http://www.pulseandsignal.com

[Ep. 12] What 2015 Made Me Realize

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Year end thoughts - thank you for listening to Package Your Genius, can't wait to see what you do with the brand new year that's upon us. Talk to me at http://www.facebook.com/AmandaMillerLittlejohn

[Ep. 11] How to Recognize Your Calling

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You have a calling, but how exactly do you identify it? Chances are, your calling is so natural to you, so CLOSE to you that you can't even see it.
If you're like most people I know, you find it easy to see other people's calling, gifts, talents and strengths but much harder to see your own. You have a knack for spotting someone else's genius, but you can't seem to conjure up those same insights for yourself.
Why? Because it's hard, I'd dare say IMPOSSIBLE, to see oneself clearly without someone else serving as a mirror.
In this week's episode, I share how I got closer to my own calling, finally began to recognize my genius for what it was, and how you can do the same.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Join me for the ACCELERATE Year End Brand Planning Retreat on 12/12/15!
You may have million ideas about how to grow, but you aren’t sure which one to lead with. You may be ready to brand out into public speaking, online training or group coaching, but have yet to pinpoint your exact expertise. You may want to start doing trainings and webinars but you’re not sure of your topics.
You may have an idea for a conference, but aren’t sure who to invite or how to put it all together.
These are the kinds of brand conundrums I’ve helped dozens of business owners think through over the past 4 years. If you’ve struggled to find your niche and market yourself and are looking for intimate opportunity to get grounded, clear and confident on your next steps, I invite you to join me for ACCELERATE.
It’s time to get OUT OF YOUR HEAD and into ACTION.
Reserve your seat: http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/accelerate

[Ep. 10] Four Surefire Ways to Become IRRESISTIBLE in Your Industry

Join me in Washington, DC on December 12 to learn how you can ACCELERATE YOUR BRAND in 2016 and become irresistible in your industry. http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/accelerate
In Episode 10 of Package Your Genius, I share what I've observed to be the four surefire ways that you can stand out and become irresistible in your industry.
After a decade in PR, I've studied what makes some people's ideas and brands POP while others struggle to gain attention and and grow their market share.
If you want to become irresitible, I've taken the guesswork out of building your brand. The four SUREFIRE ways to stand out are:
1. Create Something New
2. Inform Others
3. Inspire Others
4. Connect Others
Which ways have you found to be successful in building your brand? I would love to hear in the comments on the site! http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/podcast
Have a great week!