Listen in on the Maxed-Out Money Hour, where Maria and two hosts weave higher-level thinking with real-world challenges, addressing topics such as: growing your financial company, shocking truths about mistakes financial professionals make and the real secrets to success. 08:00 - start the interview here if you'd like to pass up the chit-chat. 16:00 - mistakes financial advisors make that sabotage their success 21:00 - the way you live your live = your business 31:00 - the shocking truth about most FAs 36:00 - the secret to getting rid of your hats without having to hire help (ICP) 40:30 - the secret of dreaming much bigger 41:50 - secrets of leading and managing 54:00 - the

How often over the years, I'm asked where I get all the material after material for my articles, ebooks, blogs, etc.  Truth be told that it's about turning rotten lemons into lemonade. I came across this Ted Talk recently, by Richard Sudek.  It's exceptional.  Make failure worthwhile by sharing your failures! And Mr. Sudek is a breath of fresh air... reading his notes as he talks.  Perfection not necessary.      

Fast Ways To Market Your Startup By Mindy Charski http://www.nase.org/nase_news/SI_April_2012/2012-04-02/Fast_Ways_To_Market_Your_Startup.aspx Article mentions Maria Marsala's Tips.

42. Take the Notes - Please! Since 1998, I have offered audio taping of coaching calls and over the years, doing so has become commonplace. So, how can I  go the extra mile to stand out?  I recently started providing clients with a transcription of the call within 4 days (usually sooner). Our clients can focus on the topics they bring to the call, not worry about missing resources, not have to take detailed notes, and more importantly, not have to listen to an hour of audio -- unless they want to. Thanks to: Maria Marsala of Elevating Your Business. Read all the ways to stand out from the crowd in business, on Carol Roth's Blog

"The difference between fear and excitement is breathing!" - Various takers show ownership. Breathing gives me the time to turn what I'm fearing into an enjoyable adventure. This quote has meant the difference between living life proactively, even going against family and friends, to live my life my way.  It's meant moving out of the place I called home, to live in other places for a while. It's meant starting a business when things looked their lowest. Maria Marsala of