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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16 September 2011

What practice management or growth challenges are you experiencing?

2022-08-07T17:45:46-04:00September 16th, 2011|Leadership|0 Comments

Question for: Accountants and Financial Advisors (Only) It's time to take the bull by the horn and get your questions answered.  What are some of the questions you'd like answers to? I am planning to host a series of (free) Q/A teleseminars where I will answer questions about growing or marketing your business. Topics could be on finding more clients, business planning, accountability, marketing, networking, social networking, designing systems, automating, hiring, firing, creating a newsletter, getting referrals, etc The more specific your question the better, include background information, too. Having your questions will assist me to make these sessions very content based . If you prefer to not have your question posted here, feel free to

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12 September 2011

Is Anderson Cooper Taking Too Much of a Risk?

2022-08-07T17:45:47-04:00September 12th, 2011|1. Mindset - Life Coaching|0 Comments

I was just reading the New York Times Article "Anderson Cooper Seeks to Show His Daytime Side", about Anderson Cooper's move to daytime. When I first heard about this move I thought "wah?" "Has he gone nuts?" "What is the man doing to his brand?" But the more I thought about it, the more it makes sense from a business and life standpoint. He can do more of what he was doing, something he sure is comfortable with (as well as an expert at) or he could take an educated risk, be uncomfortable and have a "new" fun. Risk is part of growth whether it turns out to be a success or failure. He's only taking

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11 September 2011

Never Forget – 9-11-01 / 9-11-11

2022-08-07T17:45:47-04:00September 11th, 2011|Human Interest Articles|0 Comments

I am a New Yorker. I might live 3000 miles from home, but there is no question about it. I am a NYer. I did not have a family member or friend massacred on 9-11.  However, on the list of the dead, was a salesman from an office I once worked at, and two children of traders I had worked with when I was an executive on Wall Street. I remember when they were born. Like most NYers, I have lots of memories of the Twin Towers as we called them. Some of my memories are below. I'd love to hear about your memories of New York, of the buildings, of New Yorkers, of that very sad

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1 September 2011

10 Ways For Introverts To Develop Confidence In New Situations

2022-08-07T17:45:47-04:00September 1st, 2011|Networking|2 Comments

Summary: Very few people are at ease striking up a conversation in a room full of strangers. Here are some simple ways to make network meetings and speaking events more productive and  fun. Do you enjoy one-on-one networking, however, the thought of walking into room full of people you don't know horrifies you? You're not alone. Yes, even an introverted 1:1 social butterfly, President of the Social Committee in High School, and avid networker knows how you feel. Here are some of my tricks. And they have all worked! Registration Volunteer A great way to network at a conference is to volunteer at the registration desk. Why? You get to say hello to everyone who registers

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27 August 2011

Bad Clients Were Bad Prospects First: Spot ’em Fast and Leave ‘em Behind

2022-08-07T17:45:48-04:00August 27th, 2011|Niching & Attracting Ideal Clients|2 Comments

We do our best to avoid it—the dreaded NO. No usually means we didn't lock in the business we wanted, or didn't make a deal. Chances are, however, you really want to hear certain people say NO—you just don't realize it! Why? Because your success depends on spending time with quality prospects who fit within your ideal client niche. Consider the following seven prospect types, and learn why sometimes hearing NO—or saying NO to a prospect—can save you money, time, and a nasty headache (or lawsuit). Prospects You Want to Say NO To Before They Become Clients From Hell   Type 1 - Freebie Seekers Freebie Seekers attend every free event you offer, take notes, and

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