About Maria Marsala

An irrepressible entrepreneur, Maria Marsala sold AVON at age 14 and landed on Wall Street three years later. She became a bond trader when female executives were as rare as pink diamonds. For 25 years, Maria streamlined Fortune 500 companies, nurtured non-profits, and discovered her niche—mentoring women CEOs and executives. Armed with corporate secrets and life coach credentials, Maria founded Elevating Your Business to help female financial professionals live better using her proprietary brand of consultative-coaching. Contact Maria today and take the first step toward freedom, full-fillment, and a sparkling quality of life!
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7 April 2022

Creating an Email Signature for Microsoft Outlook

2022-08-07T16:11:48-04:00April 7th, 2022|Technology|0 Comments

I remember when creating a professional-looking signature in Microsoft Outlook required knowledge of HTML (the language behind an internet page) or hiring someone to code the information and a website to host your images. I'm so glad those days are gone! Today, the process is much simpler; it took me 10 minutes after reading the directions and watching the instructions. You can create any number of signature blocks in Outlook. Your salutation will automatically appear on your next email without you having to rewrite it or your name. Plus, your signature can contain all your professional information along with links to your social networking sites. If you have different email addresses, either for work, volunteering, play,

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6 April 2022

How To Leverage Marketing Using the Power of Ten™

2022-08-07T16:11:48-04:00April 6th, 2022|3. Marketing|3 Comments

Are you looking to make the most of your marketing budget? The Power of Ten in Marketing is about taking the concepts of repurposing and leveraging “to the max”.  It allows you to innovate and discover new possibilities for the marketing collateral (marketing materials) you already have in place. Take a fresh look at your collateral by brainstorming (with yourself, your team members, and your coach) at least 10 OTHER WAYS or OTHER PLACES to use the piece – in full or in part. I wrote this very article you’re reading after a client decided to stop creating her own marketing material and pay a professional to do it.  After all, she wanted to attract more

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20 February 2022

7 F’s of an Exceptional Life & Business

2022-08-07T16:11:48-04:00February 20th, 2022|4. Consultative Coaching|0 Comments

You started your financial advisory firm to lead an exceptional life, grow your income, and make a unique difference in the world. Today, is that what you see? On your own, distractions and the “busy-ness” of business holds your time hostage. You’re stuck managing details, not ca$hflow! The 7 F’s of Financial Business Success represent values common to financial advisors who create thriving businesses that honor, support,and express their life goals. Remember, it’s never too late to make changes that will get you back on track!   Full-Fillment Plan your business around your personal values and goals.  This is what will help you create life the type of work-life balance. “I got so much more out

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2 February 2022

29 Questions to Help You Critique Your Business and Boost Profits

2022-08-07T16:11:49-04:00February 2nd, 2022|Leadership|1 Comment

I'm often asked, "what could I do that will help me grow faster?" And I'd love to have just one answer, but of course I Don't.  The "what" is different for each advisor, because your vision, goals, niche and how you run your business will be different than the next business owner. What I can tell you is that when you're not winning like you'd like to be winning, there are tried and true consistent questions to answer, systems to create and tools to help you grow and scale your business. One thing I see is that no matter how much time you've been in business you need to be able to be the boss and

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17 January 2022

5 Ways to Make Vision Boards Work for You Without Being Crafty

2022-08-07T16:11:49-04:00January 17th, 2022|Personal Vision|0 Comments

Vision boards are meant to be tools to focus on what’s important in your life – your family, business goals, or a carefree lifestyle.  How you create your vision board or what it looks like aesthetically doesn’t have any bearing on how well it will work. If you have the Martha Stewart crafty gene (which I don’t), make your vision board decorative.  Add pieces of fabric or wrapping paper to the back.  Paint an abstract background using your favorite colors or business branding colors.  Dig out your long-lost scrapbook supplies and utilize those beautiful, printed papers and fun stickers. However, if you don't have a crafty gene or the desire to develop a crafty side –

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