Watch this short video message from Kristie Rimmele of Webmomz.com on the benefits of having a masterminds group!

I remember when I first quit my corporate job, I felt so alone and didn’t fit in. I felt frustrated, overwhelmed and alone. I yearned to find someone like me who really knew what it was like to be a work from home mom.

I didn’t relate to the moms with 9-5 jobs. But then I didn’t quite relate to the stay at home moms either. I really wanted to find moms like me who understood what it was like to run a work at home business. And then I found my masterminds group! That was the BEST decision I ever made.

Suddenly I wasn’t alone anymore. I found friendship with smart women who were just like me. They were growing their business, learning about different ways to market online, and how to manage it all while being mom.

If you aren’t part of a mastermind group, I’d love to have you join the mastermind group I am in.

Here are some of the cool ways that being part of a mastermind group would help you.

• You will never feel alone again. You are part of a community of brilliant, caring like-minded women entrepreneurs
• You’ll achieve more with the support, encouragement of friends like you
• You’ll gain insider secrets on the best ways to market and grow your business
• You’ll get direct advice from moms on what really works and what doesn’t
• You’ll have an instant circle of friends to support and encourage you in your personal and business life
• You’ll be able to brainstorm cool new ideas and strategies – it’s like having your own team to bounce ideas off of
• You’ll get accountability — and a kick in the butt as needed )
• You’ll have access to TONS of online business tutorials and how to advice to help you with every aspect of managing and marketing your online business.(SEO, Social Media, Email Marketing, Traffic Generation and more!)

Stop by and try my favorite masterminds group Free for 7 days free masterminds group!

Kristie
Webmomz.com

Watch this short video message on Ways to Get Started Working from Home.

Teresa asks, “Kristie, how do I get started working from home and making a living at it?  I am not sure where to start or what to do?”

Hi Teresa,

Working at home is a wonderful way to earn money doing what you love.  The first step is deciding what kind of what at home career you’d like.  There is direct sales, starting your own business, and telecommuting.

Once you decide which route you’d like to go, you need to browse the available options in that category.

Start your OWN Business – Want to be your own boss? I have written a book that will help you start your home business called I Love My Life: A Mom’s Guide to Working from Home.  You’ll also find helpful home business start up articles here. Also here is a list of work at home business ideas to jumpstart your thinking.

Direct Sales - There are lots of direct sales companies to choose from.  Our Home Party Biz Directory lets you learn about different direct selling businesses.  Our Home Party Business Profiles gives personal stories and success tips from women in direct selling.  And our Direct Sales articles give you information on every aspect of choosing and running a direct sales business.

Telecommuting - We have a huge listing of companies that hire you telecommuters.

I hope this gives you some ideas on what kind of business you would want to do from home.  Working from home is a wonderful way to be at home with your kids, earn money, and live a better quality of life.  I wish you luck creating a life you love working from home.

Kristie
Webmomz.com

Email marketing is one of the most powerful ways to get more leads and boost sales.  Part of the equation for email marketing success lies in building a good email list of prospects.  The other half of the equation involves writing an email subject lines that gets your readers to open it. After all, it does you no good to send an great email sales letter to 50,000 readers if only a handful of them open it.  So what are the keys to the best email subject lines?

Some of these email marketing tips I have picked up from the DIY Email Marketing workshop that Paul Evans teaches.  Writing more effective email subject lines is just one of the things Paul shares in this powerful email marketing course.

Watch this short video message on the importance of Email Subject Lines

And here’s some simple, easy email subject line tips for you:

Here are 8 Keys for Email Subject Lines that Work so Your Email Marketing Gets Opened and Boosts Email Open Rates

1) Add their Name to the Email Subject  – Add the subscribers name to the subject line and/or the body copy.  People are excited to see an email that is specifically sent to them.

Ex: Maria, Here’s how to lose weight eating the foods you love

2) Use Emotional Trigger Words in Subject Line - People are stirred to action when you can make them feel something.  Using emotional power words in your subject lines will motivate people to take action and get them to open your email.

Here are some examples of power words:

amazing, valuable, immediately, now, gift, introducing, free. easily, the truth about, fatal, secret, warning

Ex: Discover the Amazing Product That Literraly Dissolves Wrinkles in Seconds.

3) Make your Email Subject Line Timely - By adding deadlines and timeframes to your email subject lines, it adds excitement.

Ex: The Secret to Doubling Email Marketing Results in just 15 minutes a day

4) Give Them a Promised Result

Ex: Email marketing techniques guaranteed to double your conversion rate overnight

5) Make it Edgy and Interesting – Sometimes when you take an interesting or controversial stance, it can really get people to open their emails.  Snappy email subject lines have that “National Enquirer – must read now” feeling where people can’t resist opening to find out what’s inside.

Ex: The Truth about Health Foods that Really Aren’t Good For You

6) Tell them How - Find a problem that people in your audience struggle with and write an email subject lines that tells them how to solve that problem.

Ex: Here’s how to double your website conversion rates

7) Ask a Question - One little known copywriting secret is to add a question mark.  Using a question mark in your email subject lines is a powerful way to boost open rates.

Ex: What are the best ways to lose belly fat?

Tie onto Newsworthy/Buzz Items - If something is big in the headlines, find a way to tie it into your email subject line and watch your email open rates soar!

Ex: How The Kim Kardashian wedding is Affecting Bridal Style Choices This Year

These Easy Tips for Best Email Subject Lines Will Boost Your Open Rates!

I encourage you to try these winning formulas for email subject lines that get opened and see how it increases your results.  Better email subject lines can improve open rates for your email newsletters, solo mailings, special offers, and more!
Sincerely,

P.S.  For more ideas on how to boost your email marketing results, check out Paul Evan’s DIY Email Marketing Course.