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This guide changes the game. You will find and have right-now access to a "Build of Advisors" no matter what size or stage your business is at. Some of these resources are free, some are inexpensive and some require a serious investment into the future of your empire. All of them will help you get to the next level one way or another.TRANSCRIPT
by Tami Briggs
Contributions from:
Heather Canada
Joe Cianflone
Janelle Harris
Astrid Mueller
Linnyette-Richardson Hall
Gabriela Salamanca
Chara Swodeck
Joshua Swodeck
Jill Velez
I love the song “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z. It makes so many powerful state-
ments about scraping by in the concrete jungle in New York City to elevate to life
in the coveted TriBeCa neighborhood in lower Manhattan. And in this song, Jay-Z
is not dreaming about what the city has to offer; he has already got it. Now it is
time you got yours!
New York City is the sprawling and busy metropolis we fondly refer to as The Big
Apple. It is a city that is both a gritty place and an idealized, flashy dream. It is a
city that offers great challenges and equally great opportunities. New York City is
hustle and bustle. It is Wall Street and Broadway. It is cluttered and naked and un-
ashamed. It’s also a city filled with color. Splashes of color on walls and billboard
and brilliant neon lights.
But what exactly is an EMPIRE STATE OF MIND? And how can you infuse this mind-
set into your business so that you are positioned for the greatest level of success at-
tainable?
Having an EMPIRE STATE OF MIND is about being energized, inspired and strong.
Making it is about surviving, striving and succeeding. It is about big dreams, goal
setting and arriving. It is about hustling and making it happen.
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Growing your business is certain to bring about several feelings, such as fear, un-
certainty, excitement and joy. And as much as I love social media and the Inter-
net for connecting us to talented souls, it can get a bit overwhelming. There are so
many choices. Who and what to invest in gets dizzying. We have all been there as
we journey to greatness as we build our empires.
This guide changes the game. You will find and have right-now access to a “Board
of Advisors” no matter what size or stage your business is at. Some of these re-
sources are free, some are inexpensive and some require a serious investment into
the future of your empire. ALL of them will help you get to the next level one way
or another.
Building an empire is hard work and having an EMPIRE STATE OF MIND is also know-
ing you cannot get there alone. Letting go of control and bringing in professional
help makes is easier for you to focus on the areas of your business that you love
and excel at. And at the same time, by working with a team of qualified advisors,
you are also supporting other to do what they love and excel at. There is no better
synergy than that!
I took the time to carefully select and limit our advertisers and contributors to those
that support the development of other wedding entrepreneurs. In this guide you
will also find tips and strategies to help you grow your empire. In each section you
will find worksheets, articles, checklists and resources for all of the major pieces in
your business development. PLUS there are some really powerful quotes through-
out these pages!
I chose EMPIRE STATE OF MIND for our guide because your mindset should not be
limited to what is right in front of you, but bigger and broader in scope. I want you
to be as strong as the concrete jungle in New York City. As tall as a skyscraper. As
vast as the sprawling metropolis. As diverse as the culture in The Big Apple. And as
powerful and financially charged as Wall Street. But I also want you to pick up that
paint brush and color your world the way you see it. The whole process is meant to
build you up and empower you to greatness.
Let’s Get Started!
Tami Briggs | motivator and educator | Backstage Bridal Pro Academy
It’s All In Your Mind Page 9
Successful vs. Unsuccessful Table Page 11
7 Maximizing Decisions Page 13
Snapshot of 7 Key Decisions Table Page 15
Happiness Table Daily Activities Page 17
Mega Happiness Booster Table Page 18
Happiness Lifestyle Changes Table Page 19
When It’s Not All Tea and Cupcakes Page 21
Copying… It’s a Problem Page 22
7 Rules for Handling Conflict Page 23
Giving Credit Where Credit is Due Page 24
Value Your Work Page 26
5 Time Management Steps to Increase Page 29
the Effectiveness of Your Productivity
Resistance and Blocking Your Dreams Page 31
Marketing Love Page 35
Business Cards 101 Page 36
Create a Business Card Design That Page 38
Makes Your Customers Fall In Love
With Your Brand
Must-Have Marketing Toolkit Page 40