Amanda Hollowell the founder of JL Events, LLC tells her story.
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I have been in the entrepreneur spirit since January 2011. During that time I have read 7 books from management to emotional stability. All these books have been great in inspiring me and giving me direction. Here is a little recap of these books and what I took from them. Please note; the one major lesson that I am learning during this experience is that it is not about just growing your business, it is about growing you. Emotionally, as a small business owner you go thru just the same amount of ups and downs that your business goes through. What I am finding no ones tells you about this part of the business experience, it is organic to say the least but not for the faint of heart. So entrepreneurs beware! On your shoulders actually does sit the negative you and the positive you and it gets crazy fast. On to my reading list…
(Disclaimer: All books were purchased on sale at Books A Million and Big Lots, remember your budget people)
1. Russell Simmons – Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success
This was a good book where I felt like he was more open and honest about the emotional journey you go through in the hustle game and staying to true to yourself. Not a lot of business resource advice, but definitely got my mojo going.
2. Glinda Bridgforth and Gail Perry-Mason – Girl, Make Your Money Grow!
This book is special to me, I had the pleasure of having dinner with the amazing Gail Perry Mason in Savannah, GA and she signed this book. There is a simple premise in this book, financial empowerment but with a minority voice for the tone of the book. I loved it, clear debt understanding the market and the next thing you know you are on Scott Trade. Not that simple but a great 101 Intro to securing your financial freedom.
3. Rhonda Byrne – The Secret
I read this book when it first came out. What works for me most in my journey is the practice of envisioning your dreams, staying focused and meditating.
4. Jeffery Gitomer – The Sales Bible
The Bible is The Bible; I will never replace that in my life. However, The Sales Bible is a great road map to selling yourself and your business. It is easy to read. It is written in more of a resource style that you can pick up and read a chapter to help you at that moment.
5. Kevin Phillips – Bad Money
Great read! Talks about the rise and fall of the American economic system 2006 – 2008. This gave me great perspective as a business owner in a global economy and shit does roll down hill.
6. Marcus Buckingham – GO Put Your Strengths To Work
Just like the title says it puts you to work on a series steps to achieve success. I am still a work in progress on this book because you have to keep working on it and remembering to do it.
7. Tyler Cowen – Discover Your Inner Economist
There is nothing wrong with thinking like an economist, economy =money hello? This book helped me understanding my motivations and potential consumers or business partners motivations and how you can motivate people to your way.
This is just the beginning of my reading journey. I plan on journaling this process which I think will help with the moments of doubt or concern. I recommend everyone start their own reading adventure in life, you never know what you might learn or the knowledge you might gain. I do not think one person has the one right answer for you. But through research and having a good perspective, I believe we all can find the answers we are look for.
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Amazing MMA Fighter Muhsin Corbbrey! Check him out at http://savannahnow.com/accent/2011-06-20/savannahs-own-mixed-martial-arts-fighter-seeks-knockout-offers-ways-out#.Tf7Lx6N5mSM
Mixed martial arts champ uses fame to help others better their lives
Some take up baseball, soccer, football or basketball.
Muhsin Corbbrey chose mixed martial arts.
At age 8, his father enrolled him in classes. He stuck with it, and now he has a prestigious professional fighting career.
Things were not always so good for Corbbrey, though.
“Knucklehead” was the term he used to describe the lifestyle he had as a teen. He admits he was lucky not to have ended up in jail or worse.
He credits mixed martial arts for turning it all around.
Today, Corbbrey fights and teaches lessons out of Champions Training Center, located in Savannah.
The gym, which offers lessons starting with little kids all the way through adults, allows Corbbrey a refuge to pass his knowledge onto others.
“Mixed martial arts allows you to focus and set goals for yourself; it’s probably had the biggest impact on my life,” he said. “It’s given me the opportunity to travel the world and to get out of my bubble.”
While Corbbrey is deathly dangerous in the octagon and ring, outside of it he is a proud husband and father.
Corbbrey seeks to pass on his love for MMA to not only his students, but also his kin.
His wife Angie is actually a Golden Gloves boxing champion, and his 4-year-old son, Zafir, is a daily fixture at the gym.
“It (was) really surreal,” Angie Corbbrey said when asked what it was like dating a professional fighter.
“It used to be stressful, but I’m used to it now.”
Unfortunately though, many naysayers out there still view MMA to be a violent sport instead of one that requires incredible discipline. Because of this, some may worry about the impact such a violent sport could have on a young child; Angie Corbbrey is not among them.
“I’d rather our son do this than anything else,” she said.
You may think being a husband, father and fighter would complete a person, But there is still more to Corbbrey; he’s an activist.
While he seeks to build champions, he also seeks to build lives. As a professional MMA fighter, Corbbrey has been given a platform to get his views on how to better our world out in the open.
“Some people still lack basic freedoms and equal opportunities. They need our attention. We have to get out of our own bubbles and realize that we’re all human.”
Because of this, by training at Champions Training Center, one will not only become highly skilled in whatever MMA discipline they chose, but more importantly, they will become a better human being.
“People wish for better things, man. I want to show them there’s a way out.”
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Hi,
Does anyone else subscribe to HARO? What has been your experience? Have you ever gotten in touch with a reporter to help her out? Did that PR help your business out? I was on it for a while but didn’t really use it. I wasn’t taking the time to read the queries and respond to them. I’m trying to make it a point to do so now and wanted to hear from others if it was worthwhile.
For those who don’t know HARO, it’s essentially a listing that you can subscribe to that highlights requests for sources in specific areas (e.g., business, travel, etc…). If you’re an expert at a particular topic, you simply respond directly to the reporter making the query.
This blog provides tips for maximizing HARO.
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My Response
Hello Michelle,
I subscribe to HARO and I love the service. It enhances all public relations efforts and streamlines the process. I have been featured, however the website who featured my company went under. I wrote about it on my blog www.theamandaseries.com, topic got featured and the article is gone. One challenge with HARO is there is no tracking system on their end. They do not know if you have been published or if your story has been picked up. They are truly a news interest/tips service that is powered by Vocus. They have a great get your product in a gift/goody bag section and this is awesome, I have seen some pretty prominent awards shows and events needing stuffers.
My name is Amanda Hollowell, I own an Event Planning and Public Relations Company out of Savannah, GA. You can follow me on twitter @mandarellla, I have a blog called The Amanda Series – www.theamandseries.com, my company’s website is www.jleventsllc.com. I love networking and connecting, so please search me out. Have a good one.
Amanda Hollowell
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I do not know who coined that phrase, but it is an idea I live by. I am welcoming you to me. The things I like, dislike, my clients that I represent and trends that I am spotting. We are not always going to agree, but with civil discourse and me deleting your comments I am sure we will find a way to compromise. Kidding about deleting your comments. I am always open for suggestions, willing to test your products, or just hear you out. So welcome to The Amanda Series, a simple blog but with dynamic content. I hope you enjoy.
Thank you in advance, Amanda Hollowell. www.jleventsllc.com (Shamless plug)
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