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Smart Business Entrepreneurs Start with Solo Masterminds

Solo Masterminds, previously called Mom Masterminds is an online Academy where you will learn the methods of internet marketing and business ownership.

I have been repeatedly blessed by my membership. It is with the advice of the women in Solo Masterminds that I finally just jumped head on into my online career.

Prior to this I've only 'played' working at home - writing articles and blogging - earning about $100/month.

Yes, at first I was excited about earning anything for what I do online but $100/month does not support a family of four especially since my husband and I have had little luck with landing a full-time Job since 2009.

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Countdown to Solopreneur Webinar for Women

Solopreneur Webinar for Women: January 31, 2012

What is keeping you from succeeding?

Money? Time? Information?

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Whatever you feel is keeping you from starting or succeeding at home business let me know in the comments below.

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My Solomastermind Update 1/21/2012

Where am I now?

Solomastermind UpdateCurrently I'm in my 2nd month of training on Solomasterminds. I haven't had much time to study as I'm been busy setting up some community building activities for my blogs.

What I've accomplished thus far:

  1. Consistent blogging on Momwithahook Crochet Journal

  2. Participating in 52 Lens challenge 3/52

  3. Cross blog conversation

  4. Adding audio to website

  5. Writing a new eBook which will be available in March

  6. Building my mailing list for Momwithahook Crochet Journal

  7. Learning Video marketing

  8. Off line I've set up some Crochet classes for February which is pushing me out of my comfort zone.

  9. I'm participating in a video community on youtube which is stretching me as I'm more comfortable behind the screen than in front of it. I chose to do this to challenge myself, to develop stronger relationships with my readers, and to fight my negative self - because I am capable of a lot more than I give myself credit for.


I'm also participating more on the forums and getting accountability for my 2012 business goals. I have firm goals this year and am using my organization and planning skills to accomplish these. I still have a difficult time focusing at times but when I do catch myself wandering I set myself back to the task at hand.

Another thing I was able to do was outsource. It wasn't huge but it sure helped me when I needed it. Stacy Jansa is a Virtual Assistant who is also on Solomasterminds and I've seen her work. She's also been very giving in her advice to me on the forums. I hired her to help me with a few things for my saraduggan.com site as well as create two banners which I am using on my Momwithahook Crochet Journal site. I was able to give her a little bit right before Christmas and she was able to relieve some stress for me. Plus, she sent me a Christmas card wishing me success in 2012 - how thoughtful.

How I Got Started with Solo Masterminds

It All Started With A Blog Internship

I got started with Solo Masterminds back in October 2010 when I did a Blog Internship with Kelly McCaussey. It was through this internship that I learned better blogging practices as well as blogging goals to reach my target audience.

I have since started my blog 'SaraDuggan.com' which is geared toward teaching Crochet bloggers and how to blog better and use Squidoo to market their products and services.

I've accomplished quite a bit since that blog internship and I owe it all to the mentor relationships I am building with several women I met via Solo Masterminds.

Becoming A Solopreneur

Why you need Solo Masterminds?

Solo Masterminds helped me with the following:

* Feedback for my first eBook
* How to edit my Wordpress default header
* Feedback on my first sales page
* Coaching advice on starting my first 7-day eCourse
* Member only Business to Business discounts
* Learning Library for Members- I'm currently taking a WordPress How to class by Lynette
* Nerve to do a video series for my eBook and eCourse
* Starting an affiliate program for my eBook
* Lots of encouragement and support to believe in myself and my abilities
* Critique of my website [honest no holds barred - including my tendency to use first person and third person within the same sentence]
* Finished my first week of Solo Masterminds Lessons, took the exam and got feedback
* Part of the Comment and Buzz Club - giving and receiving social media buzz to fellow Solomastermind members
* Currently working on Month 2 curriculum
* More to follow

New:
Get access to Women Solopreneurs - free information to boost your home business success. Kelly's written a 96-page eBook called "Bootcamp for Women" in which she shares how you can find your place in the work at home world. Includes worksheets on how to pinpoint your personality, figuring out your family's financial needs, taking a look at your work history, along with information on how to set up a basic website and email list.


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Boost Your Success

Free information series which includes 3 case studies with Women Solopreneurs


  1. Angela Wills of MarketersMojo

  2. Laurie Ayers a Scentsy Consultant

  3. Melissa Ingold who increased her income to six figures in just 2 years.

A Complete Certification Program

1 year Study Program

Solo Masterminds Certification program - a full curriculum that spans a year of study - members who participate can earn a completion certificate and personalized graphic that tells the world that they've fully studied the methods of internet marketing and running an online business.

Join Solo Masterminds



I am currently taking this and have completed the first series of lessons. I like how I can take my time with it because with everything I do, parenting, writing, homeschooling, etc.. time for school is a challenge.

Tuesday, January 31 at 1:00pm EST Live webinar with Kelly where you'll find out the biggest obstacles keeping you from creating success in your work at home business. You'll also find out how to strategies to help you break those obstacles once and for all.

Do You Currently Work From Home?

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Successful Solo Mastermind Graduates

Take a Look at the list of Successful Masterminds

This is not an all-inclusive list, just a couple of women I admire and learn from as part of my membership.
  • 1Alice Seba - internet marketer
  • 2Crissy Herron - Just quit her day job; owner of Indiebizchicks.com
  • 3Stacy Jansma - Sweet lady who helped me with my wordpress header - also a Squidoo writer
  • 4Nicole Dean - super cool lady who rocks the internet marketing world
  • 5Lynette Chandler - super awesome tech loving gal who offers her wordpress skills to members in the library

Want to Know More?

Listen to the free Solo Smarts Podcast

Meet Kelly, Lynette and Lexi

SoloMasterminds on Youtube

Welcoming new members, spotlight member, updates and news in the forums.
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How to Get Started

Here are a few books to get you started. If you want to start your own business I suggest you just DO IT. Even if you are currently working outside the home, start making small steps and once you have a following via your blog or email list, JUMP in.
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  • Ruthi Apr 16, 2012 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    This is the first I have heard of Solo Masterminds and Solopreneur. I am impressed with all you have accomplished thus far and hope to read more from you about your journey.
  • YayasHome Apr 15, 2012 @ 2:33 am | delete
    I've never heard of Solo Masterminds before. I think I will be looking into this. Thank you.

    Thank you so much for visiting my 'Gardening and Nursery Rhymes for Preschool' page. I truly appreciate it.
  • cogentcoach Jan 20, 2012 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Its so much easier to start if you have a system or mentor, nice lens.
  • MomwithAHook Jan 21, 2012 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Mentors are great. I am really benefiting from the knowledge of this solomastermind group. It's cool how mistakes are lessons that we can turn into success - sharing these are how we learn.
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