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From the desk of: Melanie Benson Strick
Sherman Oaks, CA
Dear Entrepreneurial Friend,
The community of the self-employed is a funny group. On one hand, they can appear very positive, confident, and self-sufficient. But on the other hand, they can be insecure, unsure of their ideas, and downright inept when it comes to making things happen.
Well, I just developed a program that will change all of that!
It all started at a recent seminar I attended. I'm always looking for new tools to add to my business success toolbox, and I like to keep on top of the latest and greatest in technology and procedures. One of the participants at this seminar, a lady named Sherry, sat down at my table in a heap. She thumped the notebook full of seminar materials on the table and said, “Here’s another one to add to my bookshelf.”
Now, why does she think like that?
If you’ve been to a seminar, or 3 or 5, I think you know what she meant. How will you ever remember everything the speaker said? And will it make sense when you get home – back to your business with all its demands, and your family with all their needs? It’s not your fault you can’t retain all the information. You’re not a computer!
Think about this. There are new books and new seminars coming out every year, each promising the latest and greatest. How do you afford it all? And even if you could afford it, how can you possibly keep up with it and STILL manage to run your business?
There’s a reason business management books are on the best-selling list month after month. Sure, they have a lot of great ideas, but you need a way to cut through all the fluff and get down to the nitty gritty. Which of these “ideas” are good for your business, are going to make you money, and are going to help you reach your dreams?
I was shopping with a friend the other day, and she was checking out this new piece of exercise equipment she wanted to buy.
“Does it work?” she asked the salesperson.
“It does if you use it,” he replied.
You have not wasted money on any book or seminar if you gained some useful information. But you ARE wasting TIME if you do nothing with it.
I’ve spent a lot of time at live events where people learn a lot but always seem to be in the same spot, year after year. What is the secret to actually creating a business that allows you to live the lifestyle and success you always dreamed of??
Keep reading to find the answer…

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Your experience is not unique. Want to break the learning curve and earn a 6 to 7-figure income?
Then you need a shortcut.
A lot of people are like Sherry. They'll spend years banging their head against the wall, accumulating loads of information in the process. They have tons of ideas that never come to life, and they’ll blow thousands of dollars and countless hours in the wrong places before they finally just give up.
If this sounds like you, don't feel bad. It's not your fault. It's not like you get a handbook when you decide to start a business. And even if you did, it probably wouldn't include this information anyway (after all, you can't even find it in a MBA program). Unless you specifically LOOK for this type of information and help, it's not easily found.
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"I cut my workload by 35% and tripled my income in just four months!" Sarah Newton |
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"Melanie is the guiding light to greater financial freedom and a fulfilling life!" Jim Connolly |
When you’re in business for yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to be in business by yourself.
See if this sounds like you:
Just like a personal trainer helps you get your ultimate body, our success coaches help you attain your ultimate success. You see, we've coached hundreds of entrepreneurs over the years so we know EXACTLY the places where they get stuck and what keeps them from building the business of their dreams.
Based on our experiences, we've created this program to FAST-TRACK you past ALL the obstacles business owners and entrepreneurs face when growing a business. We've included a careful combination of coaching and vital information. Coaching to help you actually IMPLEMENT what you need to do, so you don't end up with a situation where you have more information piling up and are feeling more overwhelmed then when you started. We have purposely designed this program with our PROVEN strategies to help you get more done in less time and make more money. (You'll be amazed as you start to see your to-do list melt away.)
Sound good? Let's get started with everything you'll get:
| Your business vision and opportunities can skyrocket when you are in the mastermind “spotlight.” | A mastermind can not only help you grow but will foster vital relationships that keep you thinking big…and playing bigger! |
The FAST-TRACK Mastermind Group
The FAST-TRACK Mastermind Group is your sounding board, your library of resources, your committee panel, your meeting room, your message board, your advisor, your business coach and your mentor all rolled into one. No more working in isolation. You have your entire group behind you, in front of you, and beside you. Is that cool, or what???
It's collective wisdom with individualized attention. Sound good? There's more.
Depending on where you're at in your business, you have specific needs and challenges. Because of that, we've purposely designed the groups with those needs in mind. Let's go through each group.
Start Me Up – this is for the entrepreneur who may be just starting their business or who haven't broken the six-figure mark (but have every intention of doing so this year!). They may not be sure what to do first or the best strategies for getting new business in the door. We'll work on getting all your foundations in place, from marketing to teams, so you'll not only build your business FAST but you'll build it RIGHT.
On-Track But Ready For More – this is for the entrepreneur who is making decent money, but know they could be doing so much more. They know they could be making more consistent revenue and working far less. They're ready to ramp up their teams and amp up their time off. They're ready to transform their business into the one they've always dreamed about.
ULTIMATE Lifestyle Business — this is for the entrepreneur who is ready for the Ultimate Lifestyle Business. They want their business to serve THEM, not the other way around. They're ready to step fully into their role as leader and visionary and ditch the "do it all yourself mentality." These are the entrepreneurs who are ready to move into the high 6-figures/7-figures and really see their business skyrocket while creating tons more free‑time.
How do I get in on this?
First, answer a few simple questions to start the Application Process. This will help our team place you with the right group – WHICH IS ESSENTIAL - because it’s where your success with this program begins. Your first month’s deposit of $397 will be collected at this time, and you’ll be on the FAST-TRACK.
Second, you take advantage of every resource I have available. That includes teleclasses, an online resource library, worksheets, assessments, templates, sample business plans, sample marketing plans, tip sheets, checklists, my personal private million dollar rolodex, breakthrough sessions, monthly e‑newsletters, and more… all yours because you’re part of the program!
Third, you commit to being an active member of the group for 6 months. That means be there for the calls, speak up when you need advice, and support the other members with your ideas and experience. Start creating and LIVING THE LIFESTYLE of a millionaire right now. (However, you're probably going to want to continue beyond the 6 months once you experience being in a mastermind group.)
The real power in this group is what happens when you are in an “action-oriented environment” with your mastermind calls and coaching support — those are where you'll see synergy in motion. You will:
But before we go any further, who am I and why should you listen to me?
Years ago I had a small, struggling coaching practice. I wanted FREEDOM from the day-to-day corporate grind, and that’s what I got. Meanwhile, I was suffering from isolation. I mean I had gone about for 10+ years doing what other people wanted and making my bosses wealthy. So I should be able to do the same for
myself, right?
Wrong.
Within a year and a half, I was under so much stress and overwhelm I almost collapsed from fatigue. My passion for my work had crumbled. And I had no one to give me a pep talk, or stand outside the box and tell me what was wrong, or pass on the benefit of their experience. I was completely alone! And I made so many “rookie” mistakes it was pitiful. (Talk about having to learn how to do everything the hard way!)
The final straw was the day I realized that not only was I totally overwhelmed, had no idea how to make money doing what I loved, but I was rapidly approaching being DEAD BROKE.
I had recently separated from my husband, couldn’t afford to get my own apartment, my credit cards were maxed out, and my life felt like shambles. Feeling quite desperate, I picked up the phone to ask my Dad to borrow some more money while I figured things out.
My loving dad said, “Sweetheart, maybe you should consider getting a job again.”
Ugh. I can still feel that big, fat pit swelling in my stomach just thinking about it.
But it was the best thing to happen to me. It was exactly what I needed to hear to make a commitment to myself to STOP allowing overwhelm to control my life and instead to breakthrough the barriers that were getting in my way of money, freedom and ULTIMATE success.
Fast forward to TODAY. I have my own very successful business that generates a high six figures every year (and I did it within 9 months!) I’m working less than I’ve ever worked in my life. I have the money and the time to:
I wake up every morning eager to jump into my day. My business attracts EXACTLY the type of clients I love working with. And for the jobs I don’t like doing (or I’m not good at) I have a team of people to help me.
Better yet, I have a business that has brought me tons of prestige. My community is made up of powerful movers and shakers in the entrepreneurial world. I speak at a select few success conferences and provide teleclasses with some of the leading experts in wealth-building and success strategies for small
business owners.
Most importantly, I have a business I love and that feels effortless.
How would YOU like to say the same? Well, as your coach, I can help you do that.
But first, you need to make a commitment. Not just to me, but to yourself. That's what the Fast Track offers you – the ability to commit to yourself and your business.
Because the most important thing you'll gain out of the Fast Track is being able to...
No, I’m not talking about some fill-in-the-blank worksheets. The Fast-Track learning modules and the monthly mastermind calls along with your coaching support will help you get rid of the dead weight and focus on what’s going to make you money. Here are a few of the things we’ll cover:
But the best part of the program is that no matter how long you’ve been in business… your real journey is about to begin. For the next 6 months you will work your plan, and my team – including some personal attention from me - will be your coaches. Along with your mastermind group, of course!

But there's more…
Most successful people realize they would not be where they are without the support and input of a mentor. But having a team of mentors gives you an advantage that would never be possible if you act alone.
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"Within 90 days I am billing more than I have for years – I’m beyond where I ever thought I could be." Nina Yablok |
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"In less than 6 months the burn out is gone." Bob Cotto |
You need the help of a Mega-Business Advisor. And with your very own FAST-TRACK Mastermind coach, you’ve got one!
Thinking about Melanie as your coach? Listen in on what’s possible in her mastermind. |
ULTIMATE Lifestyle Business MastermindMelanie Benson Strick1st and 3rd Thursdays at 4 pm PST “Ready to achieve more this year than you ever dreamed possible – but finally work less? If you are already making 6 figures but aren’t enjoying your lifestyle, then it’s time to get on track – now – before another moment goes by where you are under performing and over exerting!”
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Thinking about Shawn as your coach? Listen in on what’s possible in her mastermind. |
On-Track But Ready For More MastermindShawn Driscoll1st & 3rd Tuesday of Each Month at 10:00am PST“When you align your business strategy with your lifestyle goals you become unstoppable! If you are ready to finally have a clear and focused direction for your business I am ready to coach you.” |
Thinking about Therese as your coach? Listen in on what’s possible in her mastermind. |
Start Me Up MastermindTherese Skelly1st & 3rd Tuesday of Each Month at 2:00pm PST"Many business owners are great at what they do, but they find themselves in the trap of becoming a 'slave' to their business. In the Fast Track Program we will teach you the components of a business that will leverage your time, create more freedom AND profits." |
You’ll be uplifted, encouraged, challenged, motivated and inspired. And guess what? You’ll have that effect on your group. It goes both ways.
You’ll discover how you can start planning for profits… and I’m so sure it will work for you that I will guarantee its success!
So what do you think would be a fair price for a program that provides personal business coaching, mentoring, on-line business library, forms and procedures, AND helps you meet and beat all your goals? $4000? $6000? $10,000???
Well, you can relax because I'm not going to charge you anywhere near that amount. Remember, I know what it's like to struggle, and sometimes you just need a little help to turn your business around and get
you profitable.
There is a non-refundable $397 deposit, which is also your first month’s dues. Then its $397 a month for the remaining 5 months – or longer, because you may just decide to stay on the FAST-TRACK when you see what it can do for your business and personal life. You could spend more than that a month on a new pair of shoes, and believe me I have. But think about this – think about how much it costs you to go down the wrong path in your business. Think about how much money you're losing right now because of missed opportunities. And think about how much all of that costs you in time and stress.
Now let's flip that around. How much would it take for you to make that $397 back a month? Would two clients do it? Would only one? What if I told you this program is designed to make it a NO BRAINER to help you make back your investment quickly and easily.
You have the chance to create the business you’ve always dreamed of, and make 2008 your best year ever!
I know of at least 4 business coaches who are charging over $5000 a year for their services… and they don’t have half of the resources I do! If you’re in the ULTIMATE Wealth and Success Circle, then you know what I’m talking about. You will find more resources for your business, hands down, then you’ll find anywhere else.
And here’s the good part.
If you’re not on the edge of your seat right now because you can’t wait to make 2008 your best year ever, then maybe this program isn’t for you. But I guarantee you, there is no other coaching program like this.
Because it would be worth it to have your own personal panel of advisors. And though I can’t make any promises about how much your revenue will increase, you will get out of it what you put in.
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"Just one coaching session paid for my program!" Regina Minger |
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"I cut my costs in half and saved tons of time!" Lisa Rickwood |
Because of the intensity and requirements of the program, I have to limit the number of participants to 50.
Get in NOW with a deposit of $397 for your first month, and $397 a month after that… it’s only your future wealth you’re investing in!
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The ULTIMATE Success Generator™ It’s your first step to getting out of overwhelm, and turning your business into a money making machine! This product sells for $297 on my web site every day, but it's included FREE with your Fast Track membership. ($297 value)
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The Power of the Virtual Team™ eBook Can you believe you could make more money by working less??? It’s true! Learn how super-successful entrepreneurs all over the county are using teams to break records in their industries. You can do it too! ($29.95 value) |
The 12-CD set from our “Business Mastery Series” Therese Skelly and I coach on the mindset, habits, skills and environment of a 6 & 7 Figure Business Owner. The information in this CD set is SO valuable it could be a product in itself, but you can only get it as part of the FAST TRACK program. ($697 value) |
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A 6-month membership in our cutting-edge, proven implementation program: the ULTIMATE Wealth and Success Circle. I will pay for 6 months of membership in the ULTIMATE Wealth and Success Circle – enough for your entire FAST-TRACK program! More strategies for success than you can shake a stick at. See how to get the most out of your business! And as long as you are active in the FAST-Track, your ULTIMATE Wealth & Success Circle membership is covered by me! (P.S. If you are already a member, the great news is I’ll be covering the cost of this program with your Fast-Track investment! Yahoo!) |
This program is NOT another fire-hose, fill your brain with the latest and greatest marketing tactics or business growth strategies. It's about discovering easy and highly effective ways to IMPLEMENT what you have already invested your hard earned dollars in learning but haven't yet applied in a systematic and proven way. The Fast Track to a 6 & 7 Figure Lifestyle Business Mastermind is an implementation coaching program designed to create an ENVIRONMENT that causes you to get into action and play your biggest game possible.
Because of that, we have a simple request.
We only want people to join this program who are serious about getting into action and implementing what they are learning quickly and decisively.
The bottom line is we want to attract a community of high energy, high impact entrepreneurs who are serious about building the lifestyle business of their dreams.
So, I want to make sure I'm really clear that this coaching program is only for people who are VERY COMMITTED to having more freedom, making more money, creating systems for working fewer hours, and being open, authentic and very effective business leaders.
It is NOT for people who make excuses and resist or question every proven suggestion we will give them, just because that's how they operate in their own lives.
It is NOT for people looking for more and more information to add to their knowledge as a way to avoid doing what they need to do.
And, it is NOT for people who require a lot of handholding and reassurance every step of the way.
If you are a "glass-half-full, looking for the magic potion, tend to focus on what's not working in your life/business, only able to move at a turtle-pace" kind of person, then I promise you, this program would be a waste of time for you.
This program is about quickly moving our ideas into money-making, profit-generating, life-freeing business offerings and that requires a no-excuses, open-minded, resourceful approach to getting things done. :)
I ONLY want committed entrepreneurs who are ready to play full on, and I don't want any wishy-washy, "tire kicking", instant-gratification seekers in this program. Therefore, please note that no refunds will be issued. If for any reason you choose to remove or cancel yourself from this program prior to the end of the program dates, you are obligated to pay or continue paying any outstanding balance(s) as indicated on the enrollment form if you have selected the monthly installment option.
Remember, how you do anything is how you do everything. Are you willing to do what it takes to achieve the business success you SAY you want?Melanie, it all sounds great, but I'm just so busy right now I have no idea how I can squeeze one more thing into my life.
Believe me, I can appreciate that. But let me ask you this – if you gave me an hour of your time and I showed you how you could find an extra 10 hours, would you do it?
Of course you would. And that's what the Fast Track program has the ability to offer you.
Successful people find time for the things that make them successful. And one of the things that make them successful is working on themselves.
I hate to say it, but it's true. Being busy is an excuse. If you can't find time for things that will truly transform your business and your life, maybe you're not ready to be successful yet.
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If you’re serious about success, if you really want to be on the FAST-TRACK to a 6 & 7 Figure Lifestyle Business, than you need to get in on this group. Because the group size is limited to make sure you get maximum value, you need to move quickly. Remember, the Universe rewards decisiveness and the results are getting more of what you want — now!!!
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I promise.
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To your success,

Benson Strick
Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach
& Virtual Team Building Expert
P.S. Remember, you need to apply for the group that most sounds like you to be accepted in this program. If you’re ready to turn this year into the year you finally transform your business and life, then get your application in today! We're careful who we select, and it is on a first come, first serve basis. Here's the link to get started: click here
P.P.S. My platinum group pays me well over $15,000 a year for the same tools and resources you'll get for $397 a month! I bet you lose that much each WEEK in lost opportunities. Stop the leak and apply today.
P.P.P.S. Remember, Einstein said "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results." If you're ready to "stop the insanity" and start getting different results in your business, then you're ready to get into the FAST TRACK. Here's that link again to get your application in: click here
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