Internet Marketing Coaching and
Online Business Mentoring
Private One-on-One Online Business Coaching Program
So you're interested in working directly with me...
Are you a really ready to ramp up your online business?
If so, here's what I need you to do:
Step 1: Read the
Frequently Asked
Questions below.
Step 2: After reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions, complete and email my
Private Coaching Application. You'll find
a link to it in the FAQs.
Step 3: Look for an email invitation for our interview about 1:1 coaching.
How did you get started in
this work?
I've always had the knack for seeing a bigger picture, being able to connect the
dots, and envisioning possibilities with my brainstorming --
I've never had a shortage of ideas <g>. And, I was born with a desire to
help others. I thought that I could do all of these things with a career in
higher education administration.
So, after I completed my bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders
(mistake #1), I completely jumped ship and got my master's degree in Student
Personnel Services (higher education administration) because I'd learned so much
and grown as a person through my involvement with student activities as an
undergrad and wanted to help others do the same.
What I discovered in this career was total, extreme burnout from trying to be
all things to all people -- an open door for students,
a resource for colleagues, a clone doing the jobs of 3 people with no ability to
have an outside life for my boss, and a political animal playing a
ever-sickening game of politics for the college administration. After seven
years in the field, I quit with no job prospects and
absolutely no idea of what I wanted to be when I grew up. It took me several
months to begin to regain my footing, as my job had really beaten me to a pulp
the last six months I was there.
This experience started my on my entrepreneurial journey. I took the advice of
the pros and tried to create a business from my hobby, stenciling. I became a
craft artisan selling hand-stenciled floorcloths and home decorative items
through upscale craft shows in New England. In about 9 months I realized how
much I hated this work. It had been fun as a hobby but I did not enjoy it at all
as a business. What I later came to realize is that I had not yet found a
calling that fully let me use my natural gifts and talents.
So, my first business was a miserable failure, although now I look back and see
the valuable lessons I learned. Needing to generate an income, I joined the
ranks of the job seekers and finally took a position as executive director of a
youth organization at half my former salary to appease my then-husband, who
refused to consider moving out of the area. Four years later I was very
dissatisfied with my job, but benefitted greatly from the experience, as in many
ways it was like being my own boss with a very small paycheck.
I soon quit that job, as well, again with no job
prospects in sight.
During this time I had stumbled across the personal coaching field in my endless
quest for self-help, self-growth, and self-employment materials. Intrigued, I
started signing up for teleclasses galore and began to check out coaching
training programs and looking at coaching as a new career option. In the
process, I discovered another new and emerging field of virtual assistance. I
knew that I wanted to return to Texas to be closer to my family, whom
I'd been away from for about 15 years at that point, and my husband tentatively
agreed to the move. The prospect of moving meant I
needed some way to make a living, and I thought it would be difficult to
start a business as a coach,
but I thought a business as a virtual assistant
would be an easier one to market.
I enrolled in a VA training program in early 1998 and successfully completed it
about 8 months later. In the meantime, as I was growing and changing and
developing into the person I was meant to be, my marriage was dying. I
discovered that my husband was really not too keen on moving, and I wasn't too
keen on staying married to him. My self-growth work had made it apparent that he
was never going to be the person I wanted him to be, and if I stayed married to
him, I would never be able to break free and become
the me I wanted to be.
So, I asked him for a divorce, sold most of my belongings, put the house on
the market, packed the remainder of my possessions and my dog
in my car, and moved halfway across the country back to Texas to move
into my childhood bedroom and opened my virtual
assistant business in my mother's garage. I had no contacts and no prospective
customers, BUT I had determination. Note--I'd NEVER
recommend anyone else take these same steps to start your own business..:)
After I successfully launched this business from my small, rural, East Texas
hometown using only connections I'd made online and Internet marketing
strategies, I began to focus solely on helping clients with their Internet
marketing and slowly shifted this side of my business to online business
management rather than virtual assistance. At the same time, I began to explore
starting a coaching side of my business. After a few false starts, I finally
discovered how to combine my love of Internet marketing and the experience I'd
gained from implementing these strategies for
both clients and myself into an online business
coaching company, which was born in 2005.
My work as a coach is about helping baby boomers create prosperous online
retirement businesses that fulfill their passions. I accomplish this by teaching
them how to automate their businesses, leverage their expertise online, and
implement a clear, systematic approach to increase their visibility in their
marketplace. My coaching consists of a series of steps
that anyone (including YOU!) can take in order to
create a viable business that is in alignment with your lifestyle, your values,
your beliefs and your passions, taking your life far beyond what you’ve ever
dreamed possible.
I recently looked back at
some journal entries I made in 1997 about what my
ideal life would look like someday. Someday has
arrived, because I'm now I'm living it!
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Who exactly are your clients?
I work with small business owners and baby boomers just like you who no longer
want to work the 90-hour grind in a traditional business. You've realized that
life is too short to waste it all on work, and while you need to support
yourself, you also want to have time to pursue your hobbies, develop
relationships, and just enjoy yourself. You want to create your own
opportunities, free of the mind-numbing politics and games involved in working
for someone else. You want to have complete and total freedom over your income,
the people with whom you work, and the amount of time you devote to work. Some
of you may be just starting your business as a career transition or as a
retirement business, while others may have been struggling for many months or
years to find success in their business.
In all cases, the people I work with have one thing in common. They want to
pursue their passion and create an online business that they enjoy and in which
they revel, so that running their business really feels like play, because when
you enjoy what you do, you never work another day in your life...:) They are
seeking to profit from what they're passionate about.
It is a very exciting process to be part of. I get to be a catalyst for huge
mindset shifts and total transformations in my clients' businesses and lives.
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How
are you different from other “internet business coaches”?
It's probably a misnomer to call what I do coaching. What I do is more likely
accurately described as mentoring. I'm told I am too
opinionated to be a true coach <g>. I serve as an advisor, resource, mentor,
strategist, and cheerleader, all rolled up in one. My coaching skills come into
play when I see that the biggest obstacle to your success is you and work with
you to help you get out of your own way.
I ONLY work with highly motivated individuals. I keep my 1:1 coaching client
list extremely small for a reason. If we work together, it's because I'm truly
interested in what you're trying to achieve; I can focus on blasting through
anything that is holding you back from your big dream; and I'm dedicated to your
success.
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Who is the
program best for and what is expected of me?
This online business coaching program was designed for people who are absolutely
committed, inspired and willing to blast through their fears, overcome their
doubts, and make an investment in themselves for their success.
You must willing to roll up your sleeves and get to work in honing all aspects
of your business. Technology shouldn't scare you, as I'll have you take
advantage of much of it in our work together. Or, if you're
technology-challenged, you need to have someone on your team (like a Virtual
Assistant or an Online Business Manager) who can provide the implementation. The
kinds of strategies you may be asked to implement include:
- website and blog changes/updates
- adding a subscription box or contact form
- keyword and target market research
- adding products via a shopping cart
- creating autoresponders
- creating written or audio infoproducts
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Who is this program
NOT for?
Please know that I am extraordinarily selective in who I work with. I choose not
to work with those who are not a good fit and who aren't ready to get the
results. It would be a waste of their time and money.
My 1:1 coaching is not for those who are struggling financially and are
desperate to make money in order to support themselves or have to be successful
next week. I have found that people in financial crisis are not able to trust
their own internal guidance system well enough to take the risks required and
have the presence of mind to do the work to get them to the next level.
If you happen to be experiencing some financial struggles, please know that
we’ve all been there. This is what I would suggest:
1. Get some money coming in regularly with a full or part-time job. This will
allow you to breathe easier and give you some peace of mind and take you out of
desperation mode. Then contact me when you are ready to get serious about your
online business.
2. Sign up for my free Ezine. (Click here to subscribe.)
The free content and resources I provide each week will get you started, and
when you are ready to work with me 1:1, get in contact with me.
I also refuse to work with those who consistently make excuses for not getting
their assignments completed on time or have some type of emergency come up every
week. Telling me that your business is different from
everyone else's (and you know that I hear this all the time) and that you can't
possibly implement the kinds of strategies I recommend is simply a very
convenient excuse to take no action.
If your life consists of one problem or disaster
after another, I am not a good fit for you.
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What exactly is your 1:1 coaching program and what
does it include?
I work individually with clients who want to start an online
business and learn the quickest, most effective way to get visibility online.
Here are the 8 steps
to getting more visibility online:
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Build your business
automation toolkit
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Discover your niche,
your ideal client, and your target market
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Assess your
competition
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Brand your business
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Design your marketing funnel and your multiple
profit centers
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Create your like, know, and trust strategy
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Implement 3 traffic generation methods
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Build your team
We'll work through these steps in accordance with
what you already have in place as outlined in your Online
Business Assessment, which
you are required to complete prior to our first meeting together.
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What do I get for my investment?
I'll be frank -- you get absolutely nothing if you don't do the work. If you're
not ready to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty, please don't waste
your time (or mine) trying to fix what ails your business with online business
coaching.
However, if you want an experienced business owner by your side mentoring you
every step of the way, giving you sound info about which resources to use, what
plan to follow, which strategy is most effective, and what potholes and pitfalls
to avoid, this is what you get for your investment.
The primary benefit of what you're getting with your investment
with 1:1 private coaching is learning in 3 months what
it's taken me over 10 years to discover through the school of hard knocks. I
only wish I'd had someone like me to give it to me straight about creating an
online business in the beginning. It would have saved me lots of money, tons of
time, and much heartache.
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What results can I expect?
Will I guarantee your results? No, I'd be foolish to do that. Your results
depend on how much work you choose to do and how well you do your homework.
I also won't lie to you. I wish I could promise you that it was easy and would
happen instantly with just a little bit of effort. Like any business, this isn't
easy, nor does it happen overnight. If it were, everyone would be doing it..:)
However, if you dig in, do the work, and get over your own self-doubts and out
of your own way, you can create an amazing business that runs just like you want
it to run, and you'll experience results like:
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Development of a step-by-step process to plan
and implement your online visibility plan
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Definition of your online target market and how
you can reach that market
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Creation of a free lead generation tool for your
web site
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Map of your services and product marketing
funnel that identifies the gaps in your offerings
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Development of a strategy to re-purpose your
content
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Location and recommendation of the best online
tools and resources to help you automate your business (these are the ones I
use daily in my business!)
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Creation of at least one information product
that solves the pressing problems of your target market
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Development of a traffic-building strategy that
helps you grow your list
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Creation of at least one "stay in touch" device
(email newsletter, autoresponder, blog, podcast,
video) that help you build a trusting relationship with your contact
database.
As a part of our agreement,
you'll also get general reviews of marketing
materials like website, blogs, info products, lead generation tools, etc.
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How quickly can I expect results?
As soon as our first session. It really depends upon your willingness step
forward and do the work required to build a strong foundation for your business.
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Does this really work?
Yes! I'll let my clients speak for themselves below with
their Rave Reviews.
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How
will we work together, and what does the coaching
entail?
If you are accepted as one of my clients, you and I will meet 3 times a month
for 40 minutes each. You will receive additional support from me via email
through a private email message board set up just for you, as well as short 5-10
minute personal calls between sessions for support or brainstorming as you need
it. Because I've written articles and tutorials about many of the processes we
will discuss, you also get a complimentary one-year membership to my
subscription membership website,
OnlineBizU.com. So,
instead of taking up our valuable 1:1 coaching time explaining how to set up an
autoresponder, for example, I'll refer you to the detailed tutorial at
OnlineBizU.
I ask that you complete a Weekly Workout Log to let me know what you've
accomplished each week, as well as to tell me about your stumbling blocks and on
what topic(s) you want to focus for our next 1:1 coaching session. At the end of
each call, I'll ask you to commit to certain homework assignments that are
designed during the call, tailored specifically and uniquely to your situation.
I have found that having my continuous and focused support will keep you
accountable and assist you in reaching your growth phase faster than you ever
would on your own.
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How long would I stay in 1:1
coaching?
To get started, I require a minimum commitment of three months. I feel it takes
that long for us to build a trust, focus and momentum and really get into the
flow of our coaching relationship. Many clients end up staying on average 6
months to a year depending on the size of the gap between where they are now in
their online visibility and where they want to be.
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What is my investment in 1:1
coaching?
It's $1200 for 3 months of online business coaching if paid
up front. However, if you are unable to make this
payment up front, you can pay for this month-to-month at the first of
each month through my recurring billing program at the cost
of $425/month for a minimum of 3 months.
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Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, that is the only type of payment I accept for 1:1 coaching.
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I'm ready to go. How do we
get started?
Simply complete the
Coaching Application form found here, and we’ll
set up an interview to see if you’re a good match for my 1:1 coaching and I’ll
answer any questions you may have at that time.
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I’m not sure I’m ready to get started, how can I sample your work to see if it’s
right for me?
Make sure you’re signed up to receive my
free ezine and
watch my newsletter announcements for upcoming teleseminars and new product
launches.
You can get a great start in moving yourself and your business forward by
becoming a member of OnlineBizU.com. You can read all the details about
membership
here.
Lastly, there are a number of resources and inexpensive ways to sample my work
in my online store
here.
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OK, I’m ready to do this for myself, but I have a couple of additional
questions. Can I call you?
If you have a couple of questions, just email my office via my
contact form.
Otherwise, go to the
Coaching Application,
complete it and email it in.
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Dorothy
Tannahill-Moran, Change and Transition Life Coach,
Portland, OR |
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"I have new ways of
generating new clients and am changing my business model to position it
for growth"
 I
can’t say enough good things about working with Donna. She is a
practical, down to earth, hard working person that is focused on
results. Everything that she says has value and is actionable.
When you work with Donna you hit the ground running as she has
so many great suggestions for ways to build your clientele and business
model. There is nothing that has gone untouched by Donna’s vast
knowledge.
I have changed my website for the
better, changed aspects to my budding teleseminars and working with her
has informed how I support my existing (and new!) clients. My
business has grown thanks to what I have learned from her,
which I’m deeply grateful for.
I hired Donna at a point where my
client base had shrunk and the various things I was doing wasn’t
yielding any new clients. I didn’t know what to do since I didn’t have
any “go to” actions that would work. I now have new ways of
generating new clients and am changing my business model to position it
for growth. While I know I have many more things to learn from
her, the things I’ve already done have boosted my business and my
confidence. I can have the successful coaching business I dreamed of
thanks to Donna’s help.
Dorothy Tannahill Moran, CPCC,ACC
Change and Transition Life Coach
NextChapterNewLife.com |
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Jean Caton, Career, Business and Life Coach,
St. Louis, MO |
"The reason I hired
Donna is because she is all substance and not the sizzle of others I
have met"
 Five
hundred puzzle pieces were strewn on my desk but I couldn't see the picture on
the puzzle box...until I hired Donna. Donna helped me redesign my business
and develop a more effective online presence. I knew what I wanted, in
theory, but was having a difficult time turning it into practice. Donna helped
me clarify my vision, translate my ideas into action, and turn my hard work
into results.
I accelerated my progress enhancing my online business presence by months
working with Donna. She saved me endless hours of muddling my way through
to find the resources I needed.
Not only was Donna able to answer whatever question I asked her, but she also
pointed me toward multiple additional resources where I could learn more.
Each time we spoke I felt I hit the jackpot- whether it was an article she
has written, a website resource she suggested, or an experienced vendor she
recommended.
The reason I hired Donna is because she is all substance and not the sizzle
of others I have met along the way. Donna is not a newcomer to online marketing
and it shows.
Donna is committed to my success. After working with her for only three months,
finally the puzzle was solved. I was on my way to successfully implementing
the relaunch of my business in an exciting new format.
Jean Caton MS, MBA, RD
Career, Business, Life Coach
JeanCaton.net
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Patricia Matson, Writer and Coach, Running
Springs, CA |
"Donna
focused all of her considerable talent and expertise on my business
as though she walked in my shoes."
 My
coaching time with Donna has been enormously productive. Donna
focused all of her considerable talent and expertise on my
business as though she walked in my shoes. Her recommendations
were practical, pithy, savvy and successful.
In just three
months, I drilled in on my target market, tweaked my promotional
products, and gained a clearer vision as to what I am about with
my work. Don't hesitate to get Donna's coaching help for your
business. The gratitude for her guidance feels so good!
Patricia Matson, Writer, Coach, and "Wise Weight Woman"
TheWorldofWithin.com
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Dan McDonley, Dating Coach, San Francisco, CA |
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"My success is mapped out
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day I see results from what we put in motion."
 I was lost and making little progress on my business. There was so
much information out there I didn't even know where to start. With
Donna's help I re-shaped my business plan and now every day have an
idea of where I am going and how to get there. When I get stuck or
have a problem Donna gives me exactly what I need to take the next
step and saves me weeks of research on my own through the articles
and resources available to her.
Being in the coaching industry I know how much you can progress with
some help. Without help you waste months or years, Donna can change
all of that for you and bring you success quickly. Within the first
weeks of her coaching, two clients I
formerly would have lost or only signed
up for minimal coaching I instead converted into long-term coaching
clients. Not only are they happier,
but so am I.
I am good at what I do --it's the marketing that is hard.
Thank you,
Donna, for helping me reach more people so I can share my success
with others.
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Dan McDonley, Dating Coach
TheCharmingGeek.com |
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Debbie Franklin, Women's Transition Expert, Ft.
Smith, AR |
"Donna
helped take huge 'general concept' and fine-tune it to help me find
my target market."
 Coaching with Donna was a
tremendous benefit. She definitely has a talent for brainstorming
and helping narrow down ideas. Working with Donna involved taking
my huge "general" concept and fine-tuning it down, as well as
finding my target market.
Donna has a wealth of information and provides so many resources for
research which enabled me to make informed decisions. I was not
only able to design the concept for my business, but also have a
plan of action in place.
Donna not only provided business support, but the personal support
as well, and guided me in working out my schedule, as well giving me
ideas on what to delegate in order to focus on the "important"
stuff!
Working with Donna was a great experience -- Thank you Donna!
Debbie Franklin
FeatheringYourEmptyNest.com |
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Stephanie Bell, Spirit Coach, Las
Vegas, NV |
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"Your
Rolodex alone is worth your fee!"
 I
wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your awesome 1:1
coaching! You are very focused and that
kept ME focused on what was most important and useful to move
my business forward. You also have so many excellent resources
for technology and tools to make things easier-- your rolodex
ALONE is worth your [reasonable] fee! : )
Mostly Donna -- you just did everything that a GREAT coach should do
-- you listened, you guided, you pushed, you encouraged, you
supported and you celebrated my successes! No one can ask for
more than that! You were and are a real blessing to me and I will
always be grateful for your wisdom and your kindness!
Stephanie Bell the Spirit Coach
GrowYourDivineSpirit.com |
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Frederick "Chip"
Cooper,
Licensing/IT Transactions/Ecommerce Attorney,
Atlanta, GA |
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"Donna helps you
create a truly effective marketing program tailored specifically for
your online service business."
 I don't write many testimonials. Of
the ones I've written, this one – for Donna Gunter's coaching
services – is by far the easiest, and the one about which I can be
the most enthusiastic.
You can read books on how to market your website business (I've read
several). You can read newsletters and articles (I've read a ton of
them). All this information is very helpful as background
information. However, all the books, newsletters, and articles in
the world will fall short of taking you where you need to be.
This is because they lack the essential ingredients of focus and
follow-through… leaving you better informed generally, but
essentially stuck in a trial and error rut.
You need Donna's hands on approach – focused on the unique
requirements of your service business -- to tie together all the
marketing elements into a truly effective marketing program
tailored specifically for your business. And you need Donna's
expert guidance along the way as you execute this program.
We enthusiastically recommend Donna's expert advice and guidance.
She takes a sincere interest in your success. Adding Donna to
your team will be the best decision you'll ever make for the
success of your website business.
Chip Cooper
Digicontracts.com |
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Dianne Chiasson,
Restaurant/Hospitality Industry Consultant, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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"Donna
is an invaluable consultant for business owners looking to learn a
lot of online information quickly."
 There is a lot of information
available on Internet Marketing, but I found it overwhelming and
confusing to put together a strong marketing-oriented website, and
most particularly how to go about publishing an online newsletter.
After reading each and every one of Donna's articles, I decided to
hire her as a coach for my online business.
Donna's open and patient coaching style was perfect for me, and I
found it easy to find the direction I wanted to go in with my
business after just a few sessions. Donna is an invaluable
consultant for business owners looking to learn a lot of online
information quickly.
Donna will keep you focused and moving forward. Her passion, energy,
great sense of humor, and effort to go above and beyond are
refreshing.
She is very professional, highly focused, and extremely
knowledgeable, and she is truly generous when it comes to
sharing a lot of information with her clients.
I would not hesitate to rehire Donna in the future to help me with
my online store business.
Diane Chiasson
ChiassonConsultants.com
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Robin Stephens,
Professional Organizer, Lynnwood, WA |
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"Donna is teaching me
how to 'show up' in all my Internet marketing and branding as my
authentic self."
 Donna Gunter has been
coaching me for only 3 months and I've made more progress toward
developing my Internet presence than in the last 6! She has
helped me clarify my unique, personal brand and identify my target
market in a profession that has become so popular over the last few
years it is becoming very difficult to stand out from the crowd.
Prior to coaching with Donna, I was running in a million different
directions. My marketing was ineffective, my website completely at
odds
with my target market (and my personality!), and I had several half
finished information products lying around. Donna immediately helped
me regroup and develop an action plan to address each challenge.
One of the most valuable coaching tools Donna has given me is
understanding the concept of repurposing the tons of information
I've collected over the years - so I'm not constantly
reinventing the wheel! She is teaching me how to "show up" in all
my Internet marketing and branding as my authentic self - and
that it is ok to do so!
Donna has connected me to some very valuable service professionals
to help me move the Internet portion of my business forward which
saves me the time and energy of trying to find virtual partners I
can trust. I joined her
membership site and purchased her wonderful book (Get
More Clients Online) as well. These great resources plus her one
on one coaching are a very powerful combination. I'm feeling much
more confident knowing exactly the direction my business is headed
thanks to Donna's straightforward, and incredibly savvy approach to
marketing my business on the Internet.
I highly recommend you contact her
before you waste any more money and time trying to figure it out on
your own!
Robin Stephens
YourLifeInOrder.com
Website before working with Donna
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Michelle Ulrich,
Business & Internet Marketing Strategist, Citrus Heights, CA |
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"Donna challenged me
to raise my rates ... and still the clients keep coming!"
 Donna has been my
business coach for over three months now and I am so amazed at my
own progress and focus! Donna, in essence, helped me see and
map out my direction. I know where I am going now.
Before working with Donna, I felt like I was floundering. I had
several business ideas, too much on my plate and not enough time to
dedicate to each aspect of my various business ventures. Since I
began coaching with Donna, I have really examined several areas in
my life and businesses that were not serving me any longer. Now, I
am able to create more boundaries, I can say no to things that do
not fit into my business/marketing pie and do not feel (too much)
guilt over it. I also have discovered my core passion which now
ties the four main areas of my business together very nicely.
I still have some work to do, but Donna helps me keep accountable to
me while I grow. She asks the tough questions and I know she's
helping me see the bigger picture. My business wouldn't be where it
is today if Donna didn't nudge me when I needed it most. She has
helped me stretch and I am attracting clients from all over the
place. I even raised my rates and still the clients keep
coming! I owe a lot to Donna for helping me see my own
potential.
Michelle
Ulrich
MichelleUlrich.com
TheVirtualNation.com |
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Rosetta Madison,
Debt Reduction Coach, Howard Beach, NY |
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"When you engage Donna as a coach, it's like hiring a team of
experts."
I was online doing my
usual thing - researching - when I came upon one of Donna's
articles, "7 Effective Strategies to Get More Clients Online." As I
was reading it, I thought "Wow, I really like what this lady says.
This is powerful stuff." So after reading the article, I wrote down
her website so that I could check it and her thinking out further.
And check out her website I did. I lurked there for quite a while,
appreciating the content of her articles more with each visit.
Finally, I decided to engage Donna as a coach for my online business
and it was a very intelligent business decision.
Donna's intellectual versatility, experience and resource base are
seamlessly blended together. Her great sense of humor and hearty
laugh are refreshing.
When you engage Donna as a coach, it's like hiring a team of
experts.
Rosetta Madison
EnrichedFuture.com |
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Heather Colman,
Graphic Designer, Boscawen, NH |
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"My business increased by 40% in the first two weeks
of our work together!"
 After being a Graphic Designer online
for 7 years I felt fortunate to be just making a living, unlike so
many others who have failed in their online business.
After doing some work for Donna, I decided to hire her to give me a
few pointers on how to make my online business a little more
profitable. I wasn't really expecting much, just hoping to glean a
couple of nuggets. I got much more than I had expected. Donna
shared with me a number of powerful yet simple strategies to
increase my client base that I had overlooked all these years.
After following her advice on just a couple of simple strategies,
my business increased by 40% in the first two weeks and I now
have some additional assets and strategies
to make my business grow even more.
Her energy is contagious and her focus on my needs as a client is
exceptional. I don't care how long you've been in business. If
you're running one or trying to
get one off the ground, Donna can help you make it even more
successful!
Heather Colman
CustomDesignGraphics.com
Note: Heather passed away unexpectedly in
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Lin Schreiber.
Retirement Coach, Pittsfield, MA |
"My marketing is light years beyond where it would be if I had been
doing it alone."
 With my 30+ years
of marketing experience, I hoped you would
help me execute what I thought were my brilliant
marketing ideas. Boy, was I in for a surprise! The incredible
number of teleclasses and conferences you attend each year to
always stay ahead of the curve, have taken my business beyond my
wildest expectations. You constantly bring me the best,
cutting-edge marketing ideas. Combine that with your non-stop
flow of brilliant ideas in our brainstorming sessions, and my
marketing is light years beyond where it would be if I had been
doing it alone.
Without your committed partnership, brilliant collaboration,
cherished friendship, and wonderful sense of humor, my business
and my life would be greatly diminished. Don't even think of
retiring before I do! :-)
Lin Schreiber, Retirement
Revolutionary
Revolutionize
Retirement |
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Debbie Keahey,
Life Coach, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada |
"I figure that she has saved me at least 6 to 12 months
of barking up the wrong tree."
 I have the dubious distinction of being the first of
Donna's clients to sign on for individual coaching strictly on the basis of
reading her newsletter, without having ever spoken to her personally, and can
tell you without reservation that if you like her newsletter you will *love*
her. The professionalism, knowledge, compassion and sense of humour and
adventure that are evident in her writing are genuine, and make for a very
productive and enjoyable coaching experience.
Donna has the good sense to recognize when a marketing problem is really a sign
of something else, and she has the breadth of experience and skill to move into
new territories as the coaching focus shifts (as it will when dealing with us
entrepreneurial-types since we tend to thrive on change and have so much going
on at any given time). I figure that she has saved me at least 6 to 12 months
of barking up the wrong tree in trying to decide which direction to take my
business, saving me huge amounts of time, money and energy that I can now put to
much better use.
Debbie Keahey
The Work
Happiness Coaching Co. |
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Donna's coaching was invaluable in providing me with
tips on how to communicate with clients, how to set up a policies that benefits
all parties involved--and most importantly, the tools and outlook needed to both
attract AND keep my ideal clientele. You never stop learning as a small business
owner--and working with Donna provides the opportunity to learn even more!
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Donna's class was most informative. She was always
well prepared and provided you with a wealth of information. The resources she
suggested were excellent and you also were able to gain resources from the other
participants on the call. It was a pleasure participating every week!! :)
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I enjoyed the coaching sessions with Donna. She
really helped me see that I didn't need to be giving my services away in order
to attract clients and that I probably should be charging more. Over the next
few months I will be making some significant changes in my business, including a
new name, new website, new rates and terms, etc. and Donna has helped me realize
some of those things.
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Donna rocks!!! Her business expertise challenged me
to *think* outside of the box. She helped me see options that I never imagined,
much less thought possible. She expertly evaluated my collateral materials and
made honest, helpful suggestions for improvement. Donna inspired me, which in
turn, motivated me to continue moving forward, never taking my eye off of the
desired end-result--SUCCESS! Her suggestions were always made with a kind and
gentle, but firm manner and complimented by her marvelous sense-of-humor!
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Working with Donna has helped me tremendously in
prioritizing the choices I make in my life. She approached my situation with
questions designed to make me rethink the strategies I had set up for my future
and with her help, I have become more focused on the important issues in my
life. Working with Donna was the best decision I ever made. Thanks, Donna!
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Based on Donna's experience, she was able to give me
some great suggestions about manning an exhibit table at a conference. She also
gave me great feedback about press releases and how to maximize exposure with
them. She pinpointed how I can use my enthusiasm to attract the right clients.
Donna recommended specific changes to my collateral material so that it will
stand out from the rest! She helped me to polish up my brochure and postcards
and gave me wonderful recommendations for my website. One of her competitive
strengths is her referring her clients to other specialists, links, and/or other
resources as her overall package! Her newsletters is packed with information
that you can sincerely use, not just paragraphs and paragraphs of text.
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Throughout my coaching with Donna, I found her a
tremendous resource in the area of working online. She provides specific
suggestions in the areas of marketing, running a small business, technical
solutions and working from home, to name a few! She is extremely knowledgeable
and generously shares her knowledge and experience with her clients.
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