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1.27.12

Look at this fabulous ad that our graphic guru Kristen Gara of www.threeknocksdesign.com just created.

I just opened the newspaper to see it in all it’s glory! Along with a full page ad comes a long list of questions about LTD.

People ask me all the time “what is ‘LTD’, a blog? A conference? A community?” Yes, and no, is often my short answer and if they are looking for more (I check to see if they are really curious or simply polite) I tell them that LTD is a multi-media platform curating the entrepreneurial life.

  1. ltdLIVE is a conference for the existing entrepreneur or the curious woman looking for her next venture.  We gather the best resources, communities, consultants, experts and the women who are looking to access them.
  2. ltd365.com is our website with resources, stories, tips and tools for that same audience.
  3. Our soon-to-be launched ltdMag is a digital lifestyle magazine for the entrepreneurial women who want to live with purpose and live well.

And since I can’t “check to see if you are really curious,”  I will leave this link for those that might be…http://www.ltd365.com/press/pasadena-outlook-january-19-2012-page-1/

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interview with Amy Swift of SMARTY

1.26.12

Check out Amy Swift, founder of SMARTY, and discover why being exceptional at one thing (i.e. graphic design, writing, coaching), doesn’t qualify you to run a business.

Amy will be at ltdLIVE 2012, so sign up now! http://www.ltd365live.com/

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How to Create Buzz Around Your Product or Service

1.25.12

Check out this great video from ltdLIVE 2011, as Liz Dennery Sanders, founder of SheBrand discusses how to create buzz around your product or service. Here’s a hint…it is not about selling!

Liz Dennery Sanders will be at ltdLIVE 2012, which begins February 1st. Sign up here!

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interview with Lisa Stevens of Wells Fargo

1.24.12

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Listen in while I chat with Lisa Stevens, EVP, Regional President for California retail banking at Wells Fargo as she discusses why you have to find a community of people that support your work and your goals.

ltdLIVE 2012 is just around the corner! Click here to sign up for the 2012 conference: http://www.ltd365live.com/

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Interview with Erin Condren

1.19.12

Great to talk to Erin Condren, stationary designer and entrepreneur, about how to work best with a business partner. Introducing a partner to your business is great way for someone else to take over the tasks that are outside of your skill set, but you must set boundaries early on!

If you liked this interview from the ltdLIVE 2011 conference, be sure to sign up for ltdLIVE 2012, starting February 1!  Sign up here.

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interview with powerhouse ali brown

1.16.12

Check out this video with powerhouse Ali Brown and learn why the biggest mistake an entrepreneur can make is having too many ideas!  Ali may have a magazine, jewelry line and multiple coaching programs, but it didn’t happen all at once.  Watch this video to learn how she made it work!

Are you coming to the ltdLIVE 2012 conference?  It begins February, so sign up now!  You won’t want to miss it!

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claudia endler

1.14.12

Claudia Endler never quite got over her childhood obsession with jewelry. After finding success in the fashion industry, she found a way to turn her lifelong passion into a successful business. Claudia Endler Designs is a Los Angeles-based premier designer of contemporary jewelry that combines the best of graphic design, art and architecture. Her collections include unique pieces for men and women, such as stackable rings, statement pieces and wedding designs, and she has earned numerous awards for her distinctive designs.

What makes you different from your competition? I am what I would call a boutique modern fine jewelry design house. My designs range from sterling silver designs under $200 to bridal and couture pieces over $10,000. And I do custom work specializing in modern design, which not many modern design companies do.

My favorite quote is… Anaïs Nin: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom”

What three words best describe your company? Modern, Timeless, Elegant.

One thing I hope to pass along to my children… …if I had children I would say, be open and imagine the possibilities, pick something that moves you, move through fear, and find a way. With persistence and time many things are possible.

I wish someone would have told me… Building a business is like building a house. It takes longer and requires so many more resources than you think it does. But if I knew that ahead of time, I may not have headed down this road. So naiveté has its benefits .

I gave up ________ to pursue my dream. Well, I would not say I had to give up anything. I made a trade. Many times I traded my social life, other times I traded having a bedroom, dining room or living room to make room for my studio, and still other times I traded having the newest dress for creating a new piece of jewelry.

 

Title: Owner/Designer

Email: claudia@claudiaendler.com

URL: www.claudiaendler.com

Twitter Handle: CEDesigns

 

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Join us…and give

1.12.12

Rather than trying to explain myself, I will simply cut and paste the already well-articulated purpose of this amazing organization.

joinFITE is an active philanthropy platform, powered by Kiva.org and championed by Dermalogica, that connects you to women entrepreneurs who need a hand up. By providing women access to small loans, they are able to start or grow a business, bettering themselves, their families, and their communities. joinFITE is a fun and easy way for you to help another when you activate a donation from our partners–ltdLIVE being one such partner.

Dermalogica’s support is the latest expression of the brand’s legacy of empowering women, and is based upon the business model created by Jane Wurwand, Dermalogica founder and owner.  Jane is truly an amazing women–check out her tips I shared after hearing her speak.

We are proud to be a part of this great effort, and each of you is able to do the same. Simply purchase your ticket to ltdLIVE and we will donate 5% of your ticket price to joinFITE.  But we are not simple writing a check, each ltdLIVE attendee will be given a QR code and be able to choose the country and cause she is excited to give to. I can’t wait to see a sea of women at the conference accessing their codes and giving to another to ensure she has the opportunity to dream–a dream for a dream, what could be better?  And for those of you unable to attend, you have the ability to view our amazing keynotes and interviews on the main-stage on Ustream and 5% of that ticket price goes to joinFITE as well.

I will leave you with this…When women are thriving personally, families are nurtured and a community is empowered. It is no different for women in developing countries, give a woman the resources, the tools and the connections she needs and watch her change the world around her. Partnering with joinFITE is a natural extension of our core values and our firm belief that each of us must find a way to give back. We are honored to be a part of the change in the lives of so many women–together we are determined to DREAM great dreams, and DO great things.

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The secret to public relations success

1.11.12

Check out this video where Alle Fister, founder of Bollare PR and founding employee of Shopbop, explains how the key to public relations is making yourself a resource!

If you enjoy this clip of our public relations panel from last year’s ltdLIVE conference, than make sure you sign up for ltdLIVE 2012.  You won’t want to miss it!

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Live the Dream Screening: Miss Representation

We are thrilled to announce that together with Wells Fargo as our Presenting Sponsor, we will be screening the documentary Miss Representation on January 31, 2012 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

The documentary Miss Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in October.  The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.

Tickets to view the documentary are  free if you have purchased a ticket to ltdLIVE (either 1 or 2 day ticket) and $10.00 without ltdLIVE ticket.

Click here to purchase tickets: http://ltdlive2012.eventbrite.com/

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