Hi. My name is Mayi Carles (in case you haven't been paying too much attention) + I have superpowers. Well at least one that I've officially detected. My superpower is that I have the ability to make people happy using my bubbly personality + semi-contagious smile. Pow!

Wow, did you feel that pixie?

But it doesn't stop there. Upon discovering my super human capabilities, I started noticing I could change the world by simply injecting more joy + laughter into the lives of others, which in turn empowers them (and by them I mean YOU) to fulfill their gifts, rockstar style. 

And wait, it gets better. Happiness, the ability to produce it + pass it on to others is at your disposal too. Yes it is. And because I'm part of the good league of extraordinary supers, not those dark force villains with ugly outfits, I'm going to share with you my happy magic pill. 

No way!

Yes way my friend! I'm doing it cuz I know how much awesomer you shine when you're filled with happiness.

I know. I know. I'm typically not an advocate for sexy pills or "the one thing" formulas, but this time around I'm daring to make an exception.

Just a little tiny heads up: I might have gone a little tiny bit too far with this one. Haa! You've been warned.

spoiler alert

Stop reading if you haven't watched today's video yet. There are serious spoilers below. Ok, that being said, here are the links to the goodies recommended inside:

- Billy Blanks

- Insanity

- Liz DiAlto

- Lululemon

- Life is Messy Planners

Enjoy!

xo,

Mayi Carles

Music Credits

Florence and The Machine + The xx + Daddy Yankee 

Our creative hearts have no shortage when it comes to idea generation.

Our problem is never lack of innovation or light bulb moments, but rather our inability focus + act upon + follow through. That's idea overload, often symptomized as decision paralysis. It's ugly, isn't it?
is. 

So, if your struggling in the "get stuff done" department or simply want to get MORE done in less time, you'll L-O-V-E the 3 tips I'm sharing with you today on how to turn your ideas into action.

And on that note, I'll distract you no more superstar. Hit play cuz it's Friday Video Time!

ready, set, go!

Alright party people, so before you go, please make sure to share in the comments below what's the ONE thing you will do immediately after hoping out of this page to make room for your BIG ideas.

I know you have a gazillion ideas, but this time I really want you to FOCUS. Focus on that ONE BIG idea first + share it + let it simmer + party with it + embrace it fully + start a fire. It's action time baby!

xo,

Mayi Carles

TGIFVT - Thank God It's Friday Video Time!

Phew! I literally wait all week for today.

OK, so before we roll up our sleeves, I wanted to share with you something funny that happened early in the week. I received this e-mail from a reader asking me how I was able to come across like I was having a blast in front of the camera. The answer is pretty simple + requires no acting classes - it's called "actually having fun" - the for realz type.

I really am having this much fun making these videos for you. So much so, that on the day's I'm filming I can skip my Pilates DVD's, cuz my ab workout is taken care of with my self-induced hyena laughter.

But to be quite honest, not everything I do is fun + games. And that's actually a good thing.

In today's episode, I'm talking about the power of delayed gratification - the behavioral attribute that differentiates dreamers from doers + talkers from makers + wishers from world-changers; and the research to support it.

Hit play to get the full scoop.

And before you go, please gimme your feedback in the comments below for the cherry on top of the Red Velvet cupcake.

See you in comment land.

xo,

Mayi Carles

PS: If you have a friend + loved one + client + colleague + pet who could really benefit from watching this video, please help me spread the word. Huge virtual Panda hug in advance for your support.

Want to get hundreds of clicks but no sales?

Want to create the BEST products on the face of the Earth + keep them all to yourself?

Want to learn everything their is to know about SEO + still have no conversions?

Want your thousands of Twitter + Facebook followers to remain fans + never spend a single penny on you?

Want your business to be worth a pile of lizard poop?

Sounds ridiculous right? Well that's cuz it is.

Today, I'm going to tell you exactly why your best efforts are not converting prospects into customer.

Here's the thing. Successful online entrepreneurs know something about selling their products that unsuccessful entrepreneurs don't + it has nothing to do with talent or luck. I'm dead serious.

I learned this early on in the Communications Studies hall. Who knew my dual degree would come in handy now. Wohoo!

I'm talking about sales pages - you know the one's that make you money? The truth is: you can either craft an irresistible sales page or land yourself in a stinking pickle. The choice is always yours.

If you want to learn the six steps to sales page chaos, by all means watch today's Friday Video Time episode. This one's a fun one!

After playing, join me down below for our usual chat. You know I love it when you raise your hand (wink).

xo,

Mayi Carles

I see a lot websites for a living + I'm often horrified by what I find + also what I can't find. That's why I finally decided to have the dreaded sidebar talk with you. Cue in the horror music!

So I've noticed that you are way too creative when it comes to filling up your sidebar with noise. That's just gotta stop.

The thing is, if you're running an online business, you really can't afford to let your website slack off. Your success is directly linked to your website's success. So, if you want to make it in the big leagues, you have to get your website in good shape.

But don't worry it ain't as rocket science as it seems. I'm here to help!

In today's Friday Video Time episode I'm unveiling the worst 3 mistakes I see most people make + giving you actionable ways to fix em'. 

Let's turbo-charge those sidebars! This is the year we clean up all the clutter!

Oh + but before you go, don't forget to share your thumbs up + thumbs down sidebar features. I'm sure all those website revampers listening in will be oh so thankful. Helping is a beautiful thing.

Now, if you want to reclaim more than just your website's sidebar, come on over to Life is Messy Bootcamp where a bunch of us are cleaning up our act + making room for epic.

Hope to see your there!

xo,

Mayi Carles

Oh boy! It's been a crazy last couple of days!

First, I got super sick last weekend, in spite of ultimatum-ing my body to keep it together. It was no time to crash. We had a BIG launch week ahead of us.

And then the superwomen adrenaline kicked in + I was able to jump out of bed + launch Life is Messy Bootcamp on Monday. I sure taught my runny nose who's the boss around here.

I'm still not fully recovered from the sickness + launch euphoria + raving bootcampers, but it's Friday Video Time + I just had to pause for a minute to share with you a mind shifting tactic that I'm confident will help you tackle any item on your resolution list. It's a little bit like magic, except you don't even need a wand to perform.

Watch today's quick 3 minute video to learn the trick.

Psst... make sure to watch till the very very end (wink).

hey! did you hear?

Life is Messy Bootcamp is now OPEN! Have you joined?

Life is Messy Bootcamp is a step-by-step, no guesswork, organizational solution, designed to give you the flexible structure you needed to get down to some meaningful action + make a real contribution in this world.

Go to Life is Messy Bootcamp to find out all the details.

I hope to see you there!

xo,

Mayi Carles

I know you have BIG plans for 2012.

I'm not even exaggerating. Just take a look at what my twitter family's been scheming:

But, like I've said many times before. Good intentions don't pay the bills or get you that brand new cupcake recipe book you have your heart set on. Action do!

That's why in the spirit of getting massive things done + growing your game, I'm going to share with you one tangible way you can make a big income jumps this year + beyond - through expanding + innovating your existing product line.

Now, if you're like most creative entrepreneurs I know, you probably struggle to some degree with information overload + get distracted fairly easy with shiny objects. I know the feeling. That's why this week's episode is designed to give you 4 tangible ways you can come up with a pool of awesome products that you're proud of + will fly off the shelves.

tip recap

1. Talk to customers, not fans.

2. Spy on your perceived competitors.

3. Go outside your radar.

4. Look at your current stock.

your turn

What action steps are you taking to grow your line of products + shape up those future best sellers?

You know the drill. Share your insights down below.

Yay!

xo,

Mayi Carles

I've been debating all morning what party prop to wear for my 2011 countdown. Oh boy, decisions… decisions a girl's gotta make!

But I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting to make a grand entrance in 2012 + start the year with a BAM!

I already have more than a handful of resolutions lined up that I'm super excited about, including:

- Lose my honeymoon pounds with Sir Billy Blanks.

- Start a line of organizational notepads.

- Visit at least 3 new places. I'm hoping for Alaska + Spain + Hawaii.

- Do an art exhibition. It's about time for a comeback.

- Get out of my paint stained pajamas by the time David gets home for lunch. 

What's on your overachieving mind? Whatever it is, I bet you have plans that are making your heart shine like a twinkle twinkle little star.

That's why this week's video is all about preparing you for the big stage + fool-proofing your grandiose dreams, cuz there's nothing more frustrating than good intentions that never make it past "to do mode", am I right?

Don't sabotage 2012. Make room for epic. Can you hear the castle trumpets?

And so I ask again, what's on your world domination scheming mind? Tell me everything!

xo,

Mayi Carles

I think all this non-stop listening to Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer + Frosty the Snow Man has my head coo coo for Christmas. 

My heart is literally racing like if Santa was really coming to bring me presents. Or might it be the anticipation of my granny's homemade egg nog. I can't tell for sure. What I do know for certain is that I'm feeling merrier than ever, even for this time of year + to celebrate I want to give you a FREE coaching session with me, your personal pocket size creative business fairy. 

Oh yeah, I like the sound of that.

Watch this week's Friday Video Time clip for details.

let's recap

- I'm gifting one lucky reader a one-on-one tailored made coaching session, valued at $150. Click here to learn more about my Make Your Own jams. 

- To win all you have to do is leave your name + valid e-mail + a written or video response sharing your proudest accomplishments to date + why you feel ready to take things up a notch in 2012.

- Written responses must be under 500 words + submitted in the comments below.

- Video responses must be under 2 minutes + uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo + linked to below in the comments.

- To qualify you must be subscribed to the newsletter. 

- Bonus points for spreading the word about this giveaway. And I mean it. 

- You have until Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at midnight EST to enter this contest. The winner will be announced shortly after on the blog. 

- There will be no sorting rabbit magic hat to pick the winner. I'll be the judge who carefully gets to hand pick the winner based on heart + creativity + ability to follow instructions.

I really can't wait to see your aw-mazing entries.

Good luck + let the finger crossing begin!

xo,

Mayi Carles

The other day I made a video about often overlooked placed to market your business. I really enjoyed sharing some of my secret spots for collecting leads + generating sales, but I was even more thrilled to see the amount of response the post received + your oh so clever strategies for marketing. You are such a smarty one!

Anyhoo, to put the cherry on top of the fruitcake, I brought on my gal pal April Bowles for a mini interview to share her wisest marketing magic tricks. Be alerted, this ain't your granny's marketing talk. April always makes the dullest topics fun + insanely practical for all. Gotta love her for it.

Here is some of what you're learn: 

- Two marketing no no's you really wanna stay away from.

- How to know when you're ready for marketing.

- How to market with zero dollars in your bank account.

Now, if you want to take things up a million notches, you have got to get your hands on April'' Marketing for Creatives digital guide. It's a top 5 on my list of best resources of 2011. 

Oh + be sure to let us know in the comments what your biggest takeaway was from this interview. Any light bulb moment? We'd love to know.

xo,

Mayi Carles