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Planting Seeds for Business Growth and Success (Audiobook)

There seems like no better time than the annual awakening of spring to talk about the possibility that springtime brings. It is my desire that the ideas shared in this little book will take your business into the next level of success.

If you are a Gardener, you have the ability to be an Entrepreneur. And, if you are an Entrepreneur you need to encompass the mindset of a gardener as you cultivate the elements of what will allow your business to grow.

This book will cover the 5 elements of growth that crosses over from the botanical world and into the business world.

Take a deep breath and start to fully notice the world that is emerging around you. This includes what works and what doesn’t! The challenge is to see how can you put seeds into all that you do - as you enjoy the gifts the growth process itself brings to your life.

This book is designed to read and work through quickly so you can get out there and start planting!

To Your Successes and Victories,
Cheri Ruskus
Business Strategist and CEO of the Victory Circles

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Ep. 11 - The Entrepreneur Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house 

Not a creature was stirring except for my mouse.

 

The stockings were hung as I spent my time clicking with care 

In hopes that somehow the presents could still make it there.  

 

 

My “busy” schedule had been out of control 

Preparing for Christmas had really not taken ahold.

 

The children were nestled all snug in their beds

The presents were not purchased - leaving noise in my head.  

 

I debated about whether to have a super tall nightcap.

Honestly - all I really wanted was a long winters nap.  

 

When out on the lawn there came the sound of some chatter 

I rose from my computer to see what was the matter. 

 

Away to the window I went in a dash, 

Tore open the shutters and made my cell phone flash.

The moon shined brightly on the new fallen snow.

And suddenly I didn’t care about my previous stress and woe.

 

Falling from the sky with a sound only I could hear

Was the relief I needed at this time of year.  

 

It came in a form of reindeer leading a sleigh 

With a little old driver who was cruising my way. 

 

Suddenly I knew in a quick

This little old guy must be St. Nick! 

 

Let’s face it, no one else was working tonight 

This could be my answer to make everything right.  

 

He whistled and shouted and called his reindeers by name:

 

Now, Dasher! Now Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!  

On Comet! On Cupid! On Donder and Blitzen!

 

To the top of that porch!  To the top of the Wall!  

To this entrepreneurs house where there is no presents at all!

 

I stood there just thinking was I dreaming this all

Or had I just entered some crazy online mall!

 

And then in a twinkling right there on my roof 

stood the actual prancing and pawing of each reindeers hoof.  

 

And down the chimney St. Nicholas came

And my life since that moment has not been the same.

 

It started with a bundle of presents he had flung on his back

That began to remove my deep sense of lack.

 

Oh his eyes how they twinkled!  His dimples, how merry! 

His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

 

He knew just the magic I needed to get past my fear

After all, it had been one hell of a year.

 

My business needed me in so many ways

To help me help others get through their darkest days.

 

With a wink of his eye, and a twist of his head,

Suddenly I felt peace and as I knew I had nothing to dread.

 

He spoke not a word and was calm as could be 

as he filled up our stockings with such joyful glee.

And laying his finger aside of his nose,

He gave me a nod and up the chimney he rose.

 

My heart had been filled in the quiet of the full moon sky

I was glowing with belief and let out a sigh.

 

He exclaimed with joy as he drove out of sight – 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

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Ep. 10 - Morning Mind

This podcast episode is about the important element of having a positive morning mindset to give you the torque that gets you through the rest of your day.

This podcast episode is about the important element of having a positive morning mindset to give you the torque that gets you through the rest of your day.

You may have thought about morning meditation in the past and thought it was too complicated… it really is as simple as stopping and taking a few deep breaths before the chaos of the world starts coming at you.

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Ep. 9 - Power of Accurate Thinking

Does your to-do list truly have a direction where you want to go? Learn how to let go of thoughts that are no longer serving you so that you can live more positively in your daily work life.

Does your to-do list truly have a direction where you want to go? Learn how to let go of thoughts that are no longer serving you so that you can live more positively in your daily work life.

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Ep. 8 - Courage to Find Your Voice with Susan Sandler

3 years ago Susan decided to take on one of the biggest challenges and start her own business at 60 years old. From there her journey took several leaps of courage and the results have led her to help others become stronger leaders.

3 years ago Susan decided to take on one of the biggest challenges and start her own business at 60 years old. From there her journey took several leaps of courage and the results have led her to help others become stronger leaders.

Learn More about Susan: www.leaddeep.com

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Ep. 7 - Daring to Imagine

Your imagination can be as important as your breath. Have you been taking yours for granted by not using it very much? Spend some time getting to know your imagination if it has gotten a little rusty. It could be the greatest gift you have given yourself in a very long time.

Your imagination can be as important as your breath. Have you been taking yours for granted by not using it very much? Spend some time getting to know your imagination if it has gotten a little rusty. It could be the greatest gift you have given yourself in a very long time.

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Ep. 6 - Marketing Matters

Marketing is an endeavor that every business must participate in – yes it’s mandatory whether your business is 5 days old or 5 years old. Why? Because it is how you fully communicate your message of what your business does with the world. It’s how you spread the word and allow people to understand the need they may have for your product or service.

Marketing is an endeavor that every business must participate in – yes it’s mandatory whether your business is 5 days old or 5 years old. Why? Because it is how you fully communicate your message of what your business does with the world. It’s how you spread the word and allow people to understand the need they may have for your product or service.

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Ep. 5 - The Courage to Coach

Here is what I would say are my top 10 introspections of what it takes to have the courage to coach.

Here is what I would say are my top 10 introspections of what it takes to have the courage to coach...

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Ep. 4 - Enough Is Enough When It Comes To Money

In this episode I share a few stories that expand upon the idea of conscious spending, as well as my own mentality for deciding on what is important to spend money on and what is not.

In this episode I share a few stories that expand upon the idea of conscious spending, as well as my own mentality for deciding on what is important to spend money on and what is not.

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Ep. 3 - The Courage to Compliment with Ellen Rogin

On this episode we uncover the possibilities for abundance in each of us by promoting the act of just saying something nice and complimentary to another human being. We also discuss how to properly receive a compliment and how it can have positive ripple effects into all areas of your life.

On this episode we uncover the possibilities for abundance in each of us by promoting the act of just saying something nice and complimentary to another human being. We also discuss how to properly receive a compliment and how it can have positive ripple effects into all areas of your life.

Ellen Rogin: ellenrogin.com

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Ep. 2 - Detaching From the Outcome

This week's Spot of Courage is all about letting go of the outcome in order to fully embrace what is lying in front of you. Perfection can lead to inaction, so by removing that "perfect" victory you end up creating so many more amazing experiences.

This week's Spot of Courage is all about letting go of the outcome in order to fully embrace what is lying in front of you. Perfection can lead to inaction, so by removing that "perfect" victory you end up creating so many more amazing experiences.

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Ep. 1 - The Spark for the Future

In our premiere episode for the Courage to be the Difference Podcast, Cheri talks in depth with her son Travis about his journey as a Rock Balance Artist and how he has the courage to follow his dreams and embrace himself as an artist to ultimately show others the infinite potential within themselves.

When things get dark... that’s when you find out what kind of spark you carry.
— Travis Ruskus

In our premiere episode for the Courage to be the Difference Podcast, Cheri talks in depth with her son Travis about his journey as a Rock Balance Artist and how he has the courage to follow his dreams and embrace himself as an artist to ultimately show others the infinite potential within themselves.

See his artwork at: travisruskus.com

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