10 Unconventional New Year’s Tips for a Successful 2012

So you can Blast Off to Success in your Business and Life All Year Long!

1.  Start drinking. The creative juices, that is. Guess what? Digital media isn’t going anywhere. To get the most from your online campaigns and viral efforts,
you better spike that drink with some inspiring liquids because your potential clients are asking for your wisdom and expertise.

2. Expand your belt. People continually battle their ever-expanding waistlines, starting fitness regimens that often fizzle in a week. Yet, when it comes to growing your business, its smart to work on expanding your tool belt on a regular basis. The business market is changing rapidly so it is crucial to stay on top of what’s new, what’s hot, what’s working and what’s not.

3. Light up. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Add public relations to your mix to keep things hot, hot. Once the heat cools down, it’s hard to sustain momentum and word-of-mouth about anything. Knowing when and how to keep the fire going will keep you business simmering and glimmering all year long.

4. Spend. Spend. Spend. Time, that is…Spend time mapping out your goals and your plan for 2012. The more deliberate you are toward your Big Picture Vision, the more successful your year will be.

5. Jump off the ledge. To be successful in business, or in anything for that matter, you must jump in with both feet. Go for it full-on! Testing the waters means you are half way in and half way out, which won’t get you very far.  To be successful you need to  be 100% committed.

6. Stop being selfish. If you have an idea inside of you, the world is waiting for its debut.  Your special gifts, passions and talents are your keys to abundance and the powerful remedy that many others need from you. If you are keeping your gifts to yourself, then those that need you, your products and services are missing out.

7. Dump your bucket. Start creating and living your Bucket List now. Don’t wait until you are at death’s door. Your life is what you make of it right now, not in the future. Make a list of all the things you want to do during your lifetime, and check the first one off the list in January 2012. No time like the present!

8. Let go. Did you know that hanging on takes much more effort and energy then letting go? Staying angry or resentful at past grievances will keep you lingering in the past. To move forward and make this year your best ever, write a letter stating what you want to release from your past. Also, write what lessons you have learned from this experience and what positive twist you can take from it to feel lighter into the New Year.  Do a visualization meditation of these old feelings dissolving into thin air. (I recommend burning or shredding the letter to release this old energy completely.)

9. Spend five FEWER minutes each day worrying about your burdens. Worrying is a senseless activity and a complete waste of your energy. It changes NOTHING.

10. Get Gracious. Nothing will change your mood and outlook like taking a moment to close your eyes and inhale all the beautiful qualities of your life. (loved ones, opportunities, fulfilling business, memories, connections, experiences..) ‘Get Gracious’ as much as possible, and then pay it forward. It will come back to you 100 fold.

There is absolutely no comparison between trying to create success on your own, and having a powerful mentor guiding you all along the way. I have built 9 very successful businesses that have been completely fulfilling and made a dramatic life-altering difference in people’s lives. I live my true calling every single day and I love it. And, I could not have done it without the amazing mentors in my life.

If you are truly committed to dramatically elevating your business, your wealth and your life , contact us today about joining The Pinnacle Mastery Club.

Watch this powerful short video with Joe Stumpf, president of By Referral Only, as he spoke at my recent Blast Off Business Breakthrough Live Event.

If you truly want an out-of-the-box year, there is no faster way to success in your business and your life than having the consistent guidance and support you need to get you exactly where you want to go. We only have a few spaces left in our Pinnacle Elite and Pinnacle Royal programs. If you are interested in a complementary strategy session to help you get clear about your business vision, and strengthen the support you need to make this vision a reality, please email us at: support@myblastoff.com today.

Allison Maslan is the CEO of Allison Maslan International. She was recently named “One of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire” by Self Made Magazine. A born entrepreneur and No. 1 Best Selling Author of the book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams Into Reality, Allison has built nine successful companies from the ground up starting out as a single mom on her own. As president of Blast Off Business and Life Mentoring, www.MyBlastOff.com, she has helped thousands of people transform their lives while launching countless into thriving dream businesses of their own. As a world-renowned homeopath for the past 16 years, Allison’s work embodies a partnership of holistic balance, a zest for success, and the most innovative business strategies you will find anywhere. Her programs such as The Pinnacle Mastermind www.ThePinnacleProgram.com attract entrepreneurs from around the globe. Allison has been an expert guest on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Stations across the US. She was also recently nominated for San Diego Magazine Woman of the Year.

Chocolate Yule Log Video compliments of Renee Baribeau

Hello Celebratory Friends,

I am sharing this delicious holiday recipe video below compliments of my Pinnacle Star Entrepreneur, Renee Baribeau, The Shaman Chef.

Enjoy this special holiday gift. The chocolate yule log is  one of my fondest holiday traditions; and very special (not so secret anymore) recipes. Please feel free to prepare this extra rich holiday treat with my blessings.

Click here to watch Renee demonstrate her cooking expertise!

Named One of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire Us by Self-Made Magazine, Allison Maslan, is a No. 1 Bestselling Author, Pres. of Blast Off! Business & Life Mentoring and The Pinnacle Mastermind Program. Grab your FREE CD, the 8 Millionaire Secrets of Entrepreneurs at

What are the 7 Graces of Marketing and Life?

Virtual Interview with Carolyn Brent…

Today I have the great pleasure of being the host on Day 15 of the Virtual Blog Tour of author Carolyn A. Brent whose book Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent’s Death launches on Amazon on Tuesday November 15, 2011.
Carolyn is a member of my Pinnacle Mastermind Program and I am beyond impressed with her passion and her mission.

Author Carolyn A. Brent, M.B.A. is a former clinical educational manager in the pharmaceutical industry. She is an avid activist and advocate working with the U.S. Congress for the purpose of creating change to protect seniors and veterans from financial and medical abuse. She has appeared on many local and national TV and radio shows, and is a sought-after keynote speaker.

Yesterday, Carolyn visited Andrew Mondia at http://www.andyinspire.com/special-guest-writers/why-wait-a-new-book-by-carolyn-a-brent-interview where they talked about the role itself, family involvement and death.

Today, I’d like to share with you a recent interview I had with Carolyn Brent, an amazing woman and powerful member of my Pinnacle Mastermind Program. I was honored to ask her some questions on her story, work and importance of crucial conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

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Allison Maslan: What is your personal story that led you to write this book?

Carolyn A. Brent: Through struggling with the legal, medical, financial, and familial issues that come up when adult children handle such matters poorly (whether due to denial or to strife), I discovered there were no books on what needs to be covered and planned for, written from the perspective of siblings. Siblings have special needs at such times and, ideally, can be of great comfort to one another. I found no books that discussed the ideal scenario of sibling conversations versus the worst-case scenario of no conversations, as well as cases when sibling rivalry and resentment are allowed to interfere with planning and care. My siblings and I are living proof that this can go very, very wrong, leading to no one’s benefit: neither the children’s, nor the parent’s.

The more research I did, the more committed I became to spreading the important message that planning is critical, and families must begin talking to one another as early as possible. For the past few years I’ve traveled across the country giving lectures at churches and to members of organizations with an interest in these issues, and I’ve spoken with numerous family caregivers. I set up CaregiverStory.com to disseminate resources to help family caregivers. I’ve gone on radio and television. I’ve worked to pass new laws in Congress. Now I’ve written Why Wait?

Allison Maslan: What is your work with members of congress to help change legislation?

Carolyn A. Brent: Currently, I am working with both to the United States Congress and State, toward making the Federal Government and State officials responsible for upholding the decisions and elder person have made about the appointment of a financial fiduciary and medical representative, in the event of their disability and protecting those whom they select. My goal in life is to empower caregivers and their family members with knowledge of possible challenges they might face together while caring for an aging parent.

Allison Maslan: Why is it important to have crucial emotional conversations with parents, siblings and other family members?

Carolyn A. Brent: Why Wait? is designed to guide you through a series of crucial conversations with your aging parent (or parents), and with your siblings, so that you and your family will be well prepared for your parent’s end-of-life physical, mental, and emotional challenges and ultimate death.

It is important to have a one-on-one with your parent, as well as in conjunction with your siblings. Siblings also need to be able to communicate well with one another. It is best to begin talking, to resolve relationship conflicts from the past or present, and to make decisions when your parent is healthy and has a sharp mind, so that should an illness, an accident, or another type of emergency occur, you can focus on those acute sudden needs and your relationship. However, a conversation may be even more necessary if you’ve waited and your parent is ailing. When death comes, proper planning and calm, rational, purposeful, honest, well-intentioned conversations can lessen or prevent family conflict.

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I hope you enjoyed this interview with Carolyn A. Brent and that you’ll check out her book Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent’s Death at http://www.babyboomersguide.org/book-launch/pre-launch.html

Here Are Two Reasons Why:

FREE 3-DAY PASS

When you visit the page at the link above and request a “launch reminder”, you will automatically receive a FREE pass to Carolyn’s 3-day “Why Wait? Telesummit”, with a panel leading experts preparing emotionally, financially and legally for the death of a parent. You can listen to the telesummit online in the comfort of your own home, and even ask questions during the broadcast.

This telesummit is a completely free
“no purchase necessary” gift from Carolyn

To register, go to

http://www.babyboomersguide.org/book-launch/telesummit.html

FREE GIFTS

When you buy Carolyn’s book on Tuesday November 15, 2011, you can ALSO receive a complete library of beautiful personal development gifts from authors, speakers, coaches and other enlightened professionals from around the globe including one from me

FREE CD: “8 Millionaire Success Secrets for Entrepreneurs”

To claim your 3-Day Pass and read about the free gifts, go to: http://www.babyboomersguide.org/book-launch/pre-launch.html

Thanks for reading! As usual, please feel free to share your comments and thoughts below. I love reading your feedback.

Today is her last day but if you joined along the way and would like to follow to the first day… we visited Glenn M Smith at http://sensitiveselfhelp.com/interview-with-carolyn-a-brent-author-of-why-wait , where they talked about her work and other subjects.

Named One of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire Us by Self-Made Magazine, Allison Maslan is a No. 1 Bestselling Author, a serial entrepreneur who has built 10 successful companies from the ground up. Pres. of Blast Off! Business & Life Mentoring and The Pinnacle Mastermind Program.  http://www.myblastoff.com

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Allison’s Roadmap to Success – Short-Term Goals vs. Long-Term Goals: Why You Need Both to Succeed

Tip #3

Have you ever had a big lofty goal or dream for your business or your life?  You put a lot of energy toward it, made great headway, yet because of this big picture focus, you lost momentum in the important day-to-day projects and responsibilities, causing major overwhelm and chaos?

Or do you feel like you are stuck spinning in the short-term goals and projects, getting stuff done, yet only making it month to month without the potential for the big time growth?

Your diagnosis: Too much focus on either the short-term or long-term goals.
The remedy: You need to focus on both.

In order for you to grow as an entrepreneur, you need to have a vision for the next level in your business. You need to have a creative, strategic plan in place that is developing and moving you toward higher levels of achievement and success.  Maybe you are working on the newest widget that will take the tech world by storm?  Or maybe you are so close to discovering the cure for baldness and plan to add it to your savvy hair product line?  This idea development, what I refer to as ‘The Magic’ in business, is crucial for your expansion in your marketplace.  At the same time, if you only focus on the long-term, the Big Kahuna, you will begin to lose traction in your day-to-day business needs, such as cash flow to pay your office expense and staff. Not good. 

I am a true entrepreneur. A trailblazer of sorts as I have built 9 of my own companies and mentored hundreds of others to do the same. In my own journey, it took me a while to really understand the importance of this concept.  My deepest passion is helping people find their true calling and guide them to express their gifts through a successful business.  One of the important rules you must understand in Business 101 is that your entrepreneurial entity needs to turn a profit. If it’s not, it won’t be long for this world, even if you have invented the  miracle cure to wrinkles. So keep your eye on the dream and the pulse during each business day. It can often feel like a juggling act, but with practice, you will become a gifted, profitable and high-flying juggler.

This is one of the reasons I invented my web-based software, The Interactive Life Coach, www.InteractiveLifeCoach.com.

I wanted my clients to have a fun, inspiring and easy-to-use tool that would help them create their beautiful Big Picture Visions, make them easy to attain by breaking them down into baby steps I call “Mini Feats” and at the same time help people continue to keep the steady business flowing in on a daily basis.

Keep moving forward and don’t lose focus on any goal, short- or long-term.  YOU deserve to suceed!

~Allison
Life and Business Strategist, Allison Maslan, was recently named One of the Top 50 Women Women Entrepreneurs Who Inspire by Self-Made Magazine. She has built 9 successful companies and has guided hundreds of others to do the same. She is the author of the #1 bestselling book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams Into Reality. Allison is available for one-on-one coaching and her exclusive mastermind program, The Pinnacle. www.myblastoff.com.

What are you giving up in your relationships?

Can you relate to this scenario? A potential partner comes along that has some of the qualities you desire, but there are some glaring differences that raise those tell tale ‘red flags’ right from the beginning. In my own life, I often thought that if I could blend a little bit of Jerry and a bit of Dennis, I would have to perfect partner. Instead I would get together with Jerry, and spend time wondering why he wasn’t like Dennis! This is what we call that fateful, yet common faux pas, ‘Settling’.

I have many clients that come to me complaining about their relationships, and when we break down the issues, it is apparent that one or both individuals have settled for one reason or another. These are the common beliefs that circulate in the mind when we settle:

• “ There probably is no one better out there, so even though he forgets my birthday and criticizes me all the time, it is easier just to stay.
• “I would probably not attract anyone better so I should just stay even though I am so lonely.” Read more »

‘Jumping with Both Feet’ is a must to create big dreams & big profits.

As a life and business strategist, I take my clients through a process to find their true calling so they can turn it into a business. Or we work to expand the business they already have while making it much more fun on a daily basis. Once we get clarity on the direction, I help them get creative and design what I call, their Big Picture Vision, which is a window into how they want their business and other aspects of their life to unfold.

Most people get very bold during this phase and dream big, which is what I like to see, and honestly what is necessary to take your reality up several notches. They get very enthusiastic about growing a fantastically profitable and fulfilling business, so we put the plan and structure into place.

Then it is time to take this big, bold dream and put it into action, because at this point, it is all fantasy until you take it out of your head and start moving toward it. I call this the “Jumping In With Both Feet” phase. Invariably, they begin to get scared and ask to take it slow and test the waters instead of diving in wholeheartedly. With the best intentions, they might say, “maybe I’m not ready for that kind of success”, or “I’m not sure if what I have to offer is valuable.” They start talking themselves off the ledge saying, “I cannot spend the money right now because I am feeling stuck financially.” Read more »

Send Me Your Questions Regarding The Pinnacle

It is my personal invitation to you to join me and bestselling author Lynn Serafinn for a FREE, live teleconference call this coming Thursday, December 9^th from noon to 1:00 pm.  We will answer your questions about the benefits of mastermind groups in general as well as my new, upcoming Elite mastermind group, The Pinnacle Program.

Send your questions now at http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventID=16352121

This is great way to learn about mastermind groups and their benefits, the call is completely open and totally free. You don’t have to sign up to attend, just call in and enjoy!  And, the discussion will be driven solely by the questions we receive from participants prior to and during the call so it will be particularly insightful.  I hope you can make it!

To listen by phone, call:

The call is also a great opportunity for you to learn about and ask questions about my upcoming 2011 Elite mastermind program The Pinnacle.   The program is filling up fast with participants from all over the world already registered.  And, because we’ve been getting tons of inquiries about this exciting program, we thought the teleconference would be an ideal way to address those for people considering participation.

Click on picture below to watch video on The Pinnacle.

I hope you can join me, Lynn and hundreds of members on the call this coming Thursday.

Allison

Allison Maslan is the CEO of Blast Off Life and Business Coaching. She is the No. 1 Author of Blast Off, The Surefire Success Plan to Launch Your Dreams into Reality. She was recently named one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurial Women who Inspire by Self Made Magazine.

10 Soul Searching Questions to Tap into Your Prosperous Life Purpose

In my 20’s, I ran a full- service advertising agency while raising my young daughter. I was on the fast track to success, but running myself into the ground for all the wrong reasons. “What was the problem? Was it being a mom? No. Was it the high demands of the business?” That was tough, but not the main problem. I learned the hard way that even though I was successful at something, did not mean that it was my passion, or that I had to do it.  I was receiving pressure from all sides to stay because outwardly it was going so well. Until inwardly, I crashed and burned. The good thing for me was that this set me on a path of healing, and search to find my purpose. And I never looked back. I made a decision early on that I would only involve myself with work and activities that I was passionate about. As a life and career coach, I often hear, “ I want something more, but I just don’t know what.”

So I developed the  Blast Off !Dream Career Questionnaire. It can help spark some ideas to help you tap into your passion to brainstorm ideas for your own dream career. Read more »

Another Great Horse and The Champion Inside of You….

Why am I sharing this?