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Clarity

Montina Portis, Video & Legal Marketing Expert

Atlanta, Georgia

Experience is a very long and expensive teacher. Want to shorten the learning curve? Book time with me! Frequently featured on Fox News, NBC, CBS and ABC as the Video Marketing Expert for Entrepreneurs. Clients include lawyers, law firms, executives, entrepreneurs, bloggers, business owners, creative artists, creative marketers, managers, business owners, marketers, beginners'... and shortly you!

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Social Media Cash Conversion

Want to find out how you can grow your social media platforms? In 15 minutes I will provide you with 3 ways to do it. I grew my audience of over 50,000 followers from nothing using social media and my site as a platform and while I was working full-time for the largest I.T. Financial company in the country (I retired in March 2014.) Featured as a Daring Doer on ToryJohnson.com, graduate of Sandi Krakowski's, Forbes Top 20 Women Social Media Influencers, Small Office Home Office, a partner of Jim Cockrum, voted the most trusted marketer online, partner of Oprah's teacher of the year, DeLores Pressley and an instructor on the world's largest destination for online classes with over 7,000 active students.

Publishing on Amazon Kindle

I'm an Amazon bestselling author with 3 published books and lots of experience in self publishing. I will give you 3 ways to earn money with eBooks and a few tips from my 12 week marketing plan. I will also provide you with the exact template I used when writing my books. You can view my books at http://earnmoneywithebooks.com

Developing Multiple Streams of Income

I have over 13 income streams that produce a monthly income. None of them include network marketing. Want to learn how you can do it too? Schedule 15 minutes and walk away with 8 that you can use right now!

Ultimate YouTube Marketing Guide - a Specific Strategy Explained

I don't just talk about Video Marketing - I wrote the book on it! I have 4 million views and over 30,000 subscribers on my main YouTube. I don't teach theory - I show results. Schedule a quick chat and in 15 minutes we can review your channel and I'll provide instant feedback that will guide you. I am the author of the frequently #1 International Best Seller "YouTube Video Marketing Secrets Revealed: The Beginners Guide to Online Video Marketing" http://www.amazon.com/Montina-Sparkwisdom-Portis/e/B00E3BXAZO

Triple Your Law Firm's Exposure Online

Find out exactly how you can increase your sales and profits using Online Marketing.

The internet is now the #1 source for information about business, far outpacing newspapers and even word of mouth according to Pew Research. Don’t waste time or money reaching your clients online.

In This Confidential Session You will Learn:

Specific tips to market and grow your law firm using videos
Marketing mistakes attorneys make and how to avoid them
Practical marketing strategies to generate more referrals
Ideas to generate content for your law firm and practice areas
Could you use at least 3 specific ways to increase conversions that are specific to your law firm and location?

Ready to Escape the 9-5?

Need an ear? I spent nearly 10 years working for the largest I.T. Financial company in the country as a double minority and successfully ended my career in the position I always wanted in I.T. traveling the country as an assessor in the Internal Risk Management department. I managed to double my salary in in the first 5 years and in the last 4 years in my company earn a 30% salary increase. I previously worked as a middle school teacher, business continuity consultant and corporate trainer for Fortune 100 companies. I have a solid plan I use and can help you escape the 9-5?

The SMART Entrepreneur Business Building Program:

This program is designed to teach smart entrepreneurs, creative artists, authors, business owners, bloggers and managers how to build PROFITABLE businesses online. The program is specifically designed for those that are starting their journey or want to escape the 9-5 and build authority and dominate their market online. I share - How to Bridge the Gap, How to Build the Bridge, How to Burn the Bridge.

Bridge the Gap - How to replace the corporate income
Build the Bridge - How to multiply the income
Burn the Bridge - How to eliminate the possibility of going back

There are more entrepreneurs creating businesses than ever before. The difference between the ones that make it and the ones that don’t is simple: The ones that do make are the ones that do the right things, in the right order at the right time.

- How do you choose a social media platform?
- What do you do to attract your ideal clients?
- How do you build a team of referral partners?
- When is the right time to write a book, launch a course or build a membership program?

Growing a Passive Income Stream

I don't just talk about Passive Income Streams - I wrote the book on them! Do you really want to make money online? Want to find out how you can do it while working full-time? Are you REALLY serious about taking control of your future by developing a financial freedom plan?

It's time to punch fear in the face! You spent your entire life learning about active income. You were taught to go to school, get good grades, go to college and get a good job and retire. You can create a new path for your family and generations. What are you doing to create one? I can help you create a plan of action. I don't just talk about it - I wrote the book on it. http://www.growapassiveincome.com

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Montina Portis, Video & Legal Marketing Expert answered

How do brands link up their Google+ pages and YouTube channels?

Hello, I have over 400 videos uploaded to YouTube. I don't just talk about YouTube, I wrote the book on it. "YouTube Video Marketing Secrets Revealed: The Beginners Guide to Online Video Marketing." I actually had this challenge when my Google+ was first synced. I logged into my YouTube channel and all my videos were gone - or so I thought. Here are directions on how to sync your profiles.

1.Log into your Google+ account and then go to YouTube.com
2. Go to your YouTube Account
http://www.youtube.com/account
3. Select "Switch Accounts"
4. Select the channel you want to use and make the sync. http://www.youtube.com/channel_switcher?next=%2F

If the videos are on a separate channel already you will not be able to port them to the new channel. I would instead suggest adding a Manager to the account and you can do that at http://www.youtube.com/account
Please call me if you have follow up questions. Thank you.

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Montina Portis, Video & Legal Marketing Expert answered

I want to start an ecommerce business that imports goods from India to sell in the U.S.. Where in the world do I start re: tax/legal implications.

I started my first business selling a product that was imported from Ghana - African shea butter. I purchased it from a supplier and made over $12k in sales the first 20 days. I would suggest starting with Jim Cockrum's blog at http://www.silentjim.com. He teaches a ton about importing goods through his Proven Amazon and eBay courses. Even though you may want a standalone site I would definitely recommend his site to start with. He teaches a model of go where the people are instead of chasing them down.

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Montina Portis, Video & Legal Marketing Expert answered

Imagine advising an aspiring entrepreneur who is starting a business ... after being in prison. What advice would you give on key things to do/avoid?

Fantastic question! First, a little about me and why I am qualified to answer. My father served 19 years of a 20 year sentence in prison where he passed and I had challenging background. I never met my birth mother and met my birth father at the age of 18. I've been on my own since I was 16 and have lived in the YWCA, homeless shelter's etc. I don't have any family support financial or otherwise. I haven't even had a call on a birthday, holiday, wedding day or even the birth of a child. I have a GED and now a Master's, built my first home before 30 and all while a single mom at the time. I worked very hard throughout my life and now I am retiring from a position at a Fortune 500 company after 10 years of service in my 30's. My husband has had challenges with his background and we opened a gym here in Atlanta for 8 months before closing and I also own several businesses online that focus on teaching part-time entrepreneurs how to convert their passion into profits. I have dozens of courses published on the world's largest destination for online courses including 3 best selling books on Amazon. Okay, now that ALL of that is out the way, here is my response.

Yes, I have begun working with local entrepreneurs and small business owners in Atlanta, GA to build their Internet properties and protect their reputations online and off. I help them create and develop "trust based marketing" through email, books and online and I am partnered with the #1 trusted marketer online to accomplish this and a group of over 10,000 offline business entrepreneurs.

Key things to avoid:
- excessively talking about your past
- blaming others for your current situation
- the old environment

Key things to do:
- Read (or listen to) Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People"
- Find a mentor/coach that you can share your goals with and get feedback
- Invest in small business and personal development classes online or at a center (most are free)
- Think outside the box
- Build a community online
- Transfer life skills into your business
- Understand the pricing structure for your business
- Set goals and create plans to achieve them
- Invest financially and reinvest back into your business
- Create a business and financial plan (on paper)

I could go on and on and would love to connect with your organization. A 15 minute chat to provide more clarity would be great! ~Montina

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Montina was amazing, helpful, and very nice

Letice Arthur Source: Clarity

Montina was great. In just a short time, she gave me a great idea and confirmed a course of action I am ready to take. I made my request on a Monday morning and was able to chat with her that same day. The Clarity system she uses is aptly named, as I received some clarity! :) -
I highly recommend her as a consultant. One tip: make sure you have a very specific question ready before your call; maybe even write that question in the box when booking your appointment. God bless!

June Wilson Source: Clarity

Montina was AMAZING! She definitely knows her stuff and gets right to the point to help maximize and ensure the time is well spent. She isn't one of these "experts" that claims to know everything without having any experience doing it. Montina has started you tube businesses and been very successful, knowing the ways in which you can be successful as well as things that won't help make you money. Thank you Montina!

tracy ganske Source: Clarity

Just completed a call with Montina and I must say as I excited as I was for our project, I'm even more so now! Very satisfied as the block of time I reserved was only 15 minutes and we were able to talk for almost a half hour. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable! I can't wait to see what's to come

Justin D. Brandt Source: Clarity

Very informative! I left the call excited and well informed. I'm happy I got the time to speak with Montina

Zeniah Wood Source: Clarity

Montina took the time to review my website and social media channels before the call, so I felt that she was truely invested in the consultation. She armed me with some simple ideas that will allow me to realize the true vision for my company.

Nathan Yungerberg Source: Clarity

Very good conversation with Montina and I got a few good advice and resources from a short call. I have a feeling that I'll reach out to Montina again.

Jarvis Ka Source: Clarity

Great Conversation, Montina took the time to think about the information sent before the call and provide targeted answers. Looking forward to our next call :0)

Jerome Vaultier Source: Clarity

Wonderful conversation with Montina! Her advice was laser focused and she provided real-time actionable suggestions. I cannot wait to speak with her again.

Kelli Clifton Ogunsanya Source: Clarity

This was a very pleasant experience with Montina. With her vast knowledge of marketing and her business experience from the school of hard knocks, she was able to shed light on some industry misconceptions and how those misconceptions could hinder my success. Montina was very transparent and direct which was a breathe of fresh air since most Experts only want you to focus on their "highlight reels." She gave me actionable recommendations that will advance me in my business. Many thanks Montina!!

YVAR BELOTTE Source: Clarity

Montina is amazing. She got straight to the call without idle chit chat and over delivered on the information. I highly recommend her!

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Member since December 2013