The Transparent Hypnotist

Maybe it was at an NGH conference or maybe it was at a small business women meeting, but the words have haunted me since. “When you open your own business, you no longer are doing what you embarked upon (being a hypnotist in my case) originally. Instead your profession is ‘business owner.’ If you want to pursue a career doing what you are passionate about, you should work for someone else.” Wow. Needless to say, my passionate side has railed against this. Not that many people “hire” hypnotist to work in their companies. So, that means we begin the process of becoming business owners. However, I still insist I am a hypnotist first

But a business owner I am as well. Not only am I a hypnotist, but I am an office manger; I delve into public relations; put on a book keeping hat; and am a marketer. Oh, and I also am a janitor at times. Sigh (not about being a janitor, though - sometimes mopping the floor is a great way to meditate).

Today as I look down my to do list, it is time for me to reorder my “branded” tools - cards, stationary and that sort of fun stuff (okay, I do enjoy good stationary). I already know from where I am going to order these things - Vista Print. Like so many others, a few years ago I was lured in by their inexpensive (but good quality) business cards. At first, I did not expect much, but since I have been using them, they have responded immediately to any questions or technical problems I encountered. Their products even arrive in a timely manner.

True story. A few years ago during a hypno conference, I ran low on business cards. I knew my stash at the office was also minimal. I still have several days to go because I was taking a few courses after the convention officially ended. I got on the phone and called Vista Print. I placed an order for more of my cards, expedited delivery and they were there in two days. Amazing.

Anyway, I need to order some “personalized note cards.” I send these to clients after I meet with them (and such). Currently mine have my logo on them, but now, after Tuesday’s post, I am wondering if it would not be better to have my picture on it. Ah, the simple joys of being the one to make all the decisions.

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