Why I Recommend Investing In Yourself to Grow Your Business--Darnyelle A. Jervey

If I had a dime for every solo-preneur that has told me that they can’t afford to invest in themselves, I’d be a millionaire without ever selling a product. Sadly, many believe that making an investment in themselves is a liability when their business is not yielding a profit. On the contrary, I hold the belief that investing in yourself is what unblocks the client pipeline and sends a surge of ideal client prospects who are ready to buy at your virtual door. It is at those moments where your faith is activated and the result is growth that to many may seem unexplained.

I stood in the spot where you are standing and I can tell you that even as I wrote out that first check, I was scared. After all, there’s no guarantee that the return on my investment will be profit, right? While that is true, it is seldom the case. Why? Because of the law of circulation, also known as sowing and reaping. When you sow – by investing in yourself through the work of another, you’re telling God [Universe] that you want to experience the abundance that He has reserved for you. And, He brings it forth.

Think of the farming analogy. You want to raise a new crop, so you plant a seed. Before you plant the seed, you make sure the ground is fertile. Then you plant the seed, cover the seed with the fertile ground, water it and when you’re not watching, it sprouts and leads to a field full of your new crop.

Now, let’s transfer this analogy to your business. First you check the ground to make sure it is free of weeds and rocks – the ground is your mindset, your money consciousness and your desire to stop letting fear keep you from moving ahead as you would like. You do some personal work to break up the foul ground and prepare it to receive the good seed, so that the seed immediately takes root. So you get your ground right, and then you plant the seed. The seed is the person you hire – a coach, mentor, consultant, etc – who knows what you need to know and commits to helping you get it. And then you water the seed – you pay attention and implement what they give you to do because your mindset is one that is focused on productive, positive thoughts. And as you implement and take consistent action on the tasks outlined, you see the seed sprout and ultimately create a new crop – an increase in your business which comes in the form of new clients, new strategic partnerships, products, signature talks, etc. Why is investing a good way to grow your business?

1. You are your best asset. When you sharpen your iron, it makes you more potent in the market. You will be able to withstand those who aren’t being sharpened and grow your business.
2. School is never out for the pro. Successful entrepreneurs are constantly learning a new skill and improving the products and services and results they offer their clients.
3. It’s an activation of faith. Nothing says faith more than investing when money is not plentiful. It also helps to ensure that you are going to do what is necessary to yield the results. When you don’t have money to waste, you don’t waste it.
4. You tell God that you are ready for more. It’s almost like tithing – when you tithe to the people, places and organizations that inspire you and add value to your life, you naturally experience an increase. Investing is inviting more into your experience
5. No investment, no increase or as I’ve also heard it said – no risk, no reward. You can’t win the game if you don’t play in it.

I personally recommend that you make investing in yourself and your business a budget line item. As a rule of thumb, I encourage you to invest at least 10% in yourself over the course of the year. Those investments can be attending events, working privately with a coach or consultant, joining a mastermind, joining an organization or association or anything that could get you closer to your ideal clients. Once you invest, create a plan and implement what you learn. When you implement, you will be sure to reap a harvest that allows you to live a life that is in line with your desires.

©2011 by Darnyelle A. Jervey. All Rights Reserved. Darnyelle A. Jervey, The Incredible Factor Business Mentor and Coach, is the founder of IncredibleOneEnterprises.com and the Leverage Your Incredible Factor System® a proven step by step program for turning your passion into profit. For more information and a FREE audio CD "How to Use Your Incredible Factor to Attract MORE Ideal Clients" visit http://www.incredibleoneenterprises.com.

What Would Happen If...

Hello, Incredible One!

I have one question for you:
What would happen if you lived your life on purpose each and every day? I mean, really think about that.

Okay, maybe three questions - smile:
If you were capable of designing your life based on your vision, what would it mean to you? What would it look like? Would it be worth getting out of your own way and deciding to be all that you know deep down that you can?

Many of us are downtrodden by life because of FEAR and the opinions of others. But I subscribed to you that what others think of you should not be of your concern. Unfortunately, because our own self-image has been distorted by others for so long, we struggle to get out of that box....But you know what I say....BURN THE BOX by learning how to Inspect and Attract the Incredible in your life.

I have an assignment for you....

Spend some time uncovering your authentic self by getting to a quiet place this weekend and ask yourself just two questions:
What do I want in my life?
Am I prepared to work on myself to get it?

Remember, everything you want in life is hidden behind everything you are not willing to do to get it.
Change your mindset, change your life.

Be Incredible,
Darnyelle

If you want something you;ve never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.

Darnyelle is available to navigate you to success as your personal development GPS. One step at a time, you can become better, stronger, Incredible. For more information, visit www.darnyelle.com and complete a FREE coaching consultation.

Who is your Phil Jackson?

Michael Jordan was an incredible player. I remember that game back in 92 when he hit that three pointer at the buzzer, taking the last shot to win yet another victory. It was Incredible, my heart almost stopped as I watched in delighted anticipation. I can remember Michael turning toward the sideline and pointing his fingers at his coach, Phil Jackson.

Everyone who has accomplished something great has someone on the sidelines offering the strategic tips and plays that are going to make the difference as they play the game. Phil Jackson was Michael's. Who's yours?

Coaching and personal development is a fast growing industry. Today, it equates for approximately 3 billion dollars with estimated growth of 18% each year. That's huge. That means that more and more people are realizing the need to have someone help them to achieve their dreams. I personally believe that we can only get so far on our own and then we need someone else to come in and help us to win the game.

Again, I ask who is your Phil Jackson?

I have been a life coach since 2003 offering my clients success, tangible tips and strategic techniques to help them to see the Incredible and do the impossible in their lives simply by holding them accountable and guiding them through the correct approach or thought process for goal achievement. It has been extremely fulfilling watching the tiny little rose buds blossom into the most gorgeous roses that are fragrant and full of life.

Who is your Phil Jackson?

If you haven't found the answer to that question yet, may I suggest that you check out a great company who believes that "every woman deserves a coach?" Compass is a personal development direct selling company that sells affordable group coaching solutions to today's woman. Imagine a compass...the center is the spirit, north = self & life balance, east = money and career, south = relationships and west = health and wellness. Thinking about helping you to identify your Phil Jackson,may I share that Compass has assembled some of the most talented coaches in the country and Canada (including yours truly) to become representatives and coaches offering their personal touch to the company's coaching concept of Abundance Intelligence, which stems from the premise that you were born great. This philosophy is based on the premise and book written by Kim George (Coaching into Greatness), and she just happens to be the director of business development for Compass. The CEO Kim Fulcher is a woman of excellence who believes in you so much that she created an entire company and affordable coaching structure to assist you with your personal development in the 5 areas I mentioned above.

And in case you are wondering, yes, I am affiliated with this amazing company offering affordable group coaching as an addition to my empowerment firm, Incredible One Enterprises and my coaching program is aptly called the "Burn the Box" Coaching program because it is my goal to help you to define and unleash the Incredible in you by burning the box of limitations, excuses and fear in your life.

If you haven't figured out the answer to the question this blog is posing, with the help of Compass, I can become your Phil Jackson. I am now filling my next coaching class and for just $2/day, you can be added to the team roster. I'd love it if you singed up for a 10 day FREE trial by visiting my website. For more information about Compass and Darnyelle, visit or call 641.715.3900 71145#.

I look forward to helping you win the game of your life.

Be Incredible,
Darnyelle