Step into the Spotlight! - online marketing for success and an extraordinary life!

Hello! Below I've captured snapshots of life transformations. Grateful for the feedback on this page. It tells me I am on the right path to building a movement of enlightened successful entrepreneurs who change the world one conscious thought, feeling and action at a time through their purpose-driven businesses. With that, we are leaving a legacy for our children to brave the new world we are designing now.



 
"I just wanted to send you a friendly note to tell you that the best decision
I ever made in business was hiring you. I'm still in "figuring out my career path" but it's getting closer to utilizing all my talents, skills, and my wabi-sabi lifestyle. I cannot wait to have our last meeting to share with you everything I'm currently working on, how it's changed slightly, and where I'll go from here after all your mentoring.
 
I would recommend your services to anyone looking for inspiration, marketing expertise, and working with such a wonderful woman.
 
Lots of love, Angel Nov 21, 2011




"I just completed (May 2011) a 2 day workshop with Marla to help me create higher revenues on Facebook by creating my personal brand and I have even started my own fan page. Marla showed us how to find our target market on facebook and that there are thousands out there just waiting to meet us and learn about what we have to offer. I learned so much from this amazingly talented lady. If anyone is interested in becoming more business savvy on facebook, this is the class you want to take. We learned how to grow our communities with our target market and find raving fans that are out there waiting for us.Marla is a patient, thorough teacher and has become a good friend.  So many tips and tools, you will definitely want to take her courses and save yourself a lot of time and avoid the mistakes many make on FB. I was one of them!" - Nancy Rielly, NuSkin Distributor 




Thank you so much for the valuable information shared today.  My mindset is changing in so many ways.  There is a bigger box and you are really helping me think outside of the box that I have been used to.  I appreciate your encouragement and reminders that this is a journey not a race.  I know that I will continue to walk the tight rope between excitement and overwhelm and back again, but you are giving me great steps and guidelines to follow. 

I am going to keep the word “repurpose” in front of my computer as a reminder that I don’t always have to recreate the wheel. Tomorrow is a brand new day.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Karen, The Artists Way mentor



 "I write this post (May 2011) in gratitude of Marla Dennis - I first met Marla on her blog. I felt such a connection with her that first time with the words she wrote about the power of Social Media. My dilemma at the time was who do I market to in my business? The "position" that I have mastered, I have since outgrown. I am finding my "ego" is fighting me to remain the same and not grow. Marla's sensitivity & encouragement to reach for more gave me the courage to enroll in one of her Social Media programs. Now I understand the struggle I was experiencing based on my ego self is where I went wrong and as a result I found my authentic self. My "dilemma" seemed so small in comparison to the direction Marla is taking me. I am so grateful to have met her and for her commitment to my journey." Caroline Lockhart, Feminine Brilliance Community Fan Page, click here



Personal branding VIP clients, Tim & Laura Lowry of Success Without Sacrifice, applied my simple strategies and techniques after their first session and here's what they had to say,

"Hi Marla! Just wanted to send you some well-deserved appreciation. Tim has implemented the untapped focus you uncovered for us, and gotten the highest interaction EVER on his Facebook page. Thanks for all your help..."


Entertainment client Paul Salamoff, a Sci-Fi Writer, Producer, Executive, Comic Creator and originally Make-Up FX Artist

"You are going to be amazed at how much you will learn. I just had another one on one call with
Marla yesterday and felt so invigorated afterwards!"

Paul shares on video his experience of his VIP Personal Branding/Social media coaching day...Click here 


Personal Branding/Social Media Savvy client, Laura Weintraub of classy and chic make-up boutique shares..."I just had so many breakthroughs in my session with Marla Dennis. You are amazing. I knew that you would be GO TO expert on simplifying the enigma behind the FB Profile Page and the Business page and how to use them effectively. Can't wait to do your workshop on September 15th!"






Thank you Marla for such an inspirational session yesterday. I'm just starting to realize how many people we can reach and help with our services. Thanks for being so patient with me during this learning process. You're the best!!!

Dr. Stephen Haddad, B.C.O


- "Wow am I getting more that I paid for in this Platinum coaching program!   What a wonderful service you are providing me. Your "older set in his ways" student whose mind is being pried open by one spectacular coach is so grateful!  What a great meeting I had tonight with my Social Media expert. She has shown me a wonderful way of using Social Media to let people know not only who I am as a person but what my dental office is all about including my team members. New fan page called All About Smiles Napa Dental Care was launched tonight. Marla Dennis is a great mentor and a friend.--Adrian D. Fenderson, DDS  -


"A thought provoking and incredible journey of ones self as well as your business with Marla's, "Take My Facebook Communities from Blase to Buzzing for Higher Revenues" teleseries. I recommend it to all like-minded friends I know. This is my social media coach, friends! She is awesome... I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone who has a business... More revenue via your social media...,xo  Tiffany Noel Orff-Melendez, http://www.hushparties.com/hushprovocateur



"Just wanted to let everyone know that it works. Marla showed me how to use Hootsuite, I get all my Facebook and Twitter stuff written on the weekend and then program it into Hootsuite on Sunday night and all my postings are done automatically. WOW is all I can say. Thanks Marla!

I met Marla through one of the other doctors at the Crown Council and have been working with her. She is much more than just a Facebook person, we always spend at least 30-40 minutes working on me, the individual.  With her guidance and support I am working towards being a better husband, father, team player and contributor to the world.  I know I did better this weekend because of her. I gave more to the family." Jon Engel DDS, Los Angeles, http://www.socaldentalhealth.com.




"Don't delay, learn from Marla. After I completed her 8 weeks course for ebiz marketing I immediately built a new website, launched my fan page, twitter page, and of course my blog. It's been one year today since I took her course and what a huge difference it has made for my skincare business."


" I have had the extreme pleasure and privilege to work with Marla on a j/v project and her dedication to the promotion of our event was beyond excellent. She is truly heart centered and cares for her clients as if you are her best friend. Her knowledge in the area of social media rivals the top in the field. If you are working with Marla, you are in very good hands. *smiles*  www.understandmennow.com, Jonathon Aslay, Relationship Confidant.


"Keep Spreading the Facebook love, my playful Superstar Marla, what you teach works! After completing "Take My Facebook Communities from Blase to Buzzing for Higher Revenues teleseries! -- " with you, I signed up in 2 clients in my first 30 days of jump-starting my business. I would not be The Love Happily Ever After Coach today if serendipity had not created a way for our paths to meet. Thank you. :)"  Tieu Nguyen, 




"Just wanted to say thank you for the Journal you sent me. I hadn't thanked you yet. It was such a sweet thing. I also want to thank you for motivating and inspiring me to build better relationships with my friends and family.  I have made it a priority to stop and appreciate my loved ones so that I don't continue to miss out on their lives and activities. It has been great.  We had a coach/consultant come to the office and spend some necessary time with our team for a team building exercise, which was a HUGE success, all because you opened my eyes to the positive energy of actions and words and just relationships in general. THANK YOU!" Susan Caldwell, DDS - Cypress, CA http://www.caldwelldds.com



"The business world is changing for the better: all about building community & relationships via Social Media, empowering others, not just to sell products. My business coach, Marla Dennis, is a great example. More & more people are getting on the boat to discover this island they never knew existed; on this island are happy, abundant people & they were awaiting our arrival. Are you boarding the boat to the New World?"  -Paula Penna, Mmed., Bmus. Director, The MusicMakers Academy. http://www.musicmakersacademy.com


"Our organization began our sessions with Marla just a few weeks ago. After finishing her "Innovative Visioning" assignment, everyone felt much clearer in our understanding of where we need and want to go in the next few years. Within fifteen minutes of writing down our vision, I received an email from a contact offering to put us in touch with a grantmaking organization that offers exactly the kind of grants and support we have been looking for. Apparently the universe does thrive on clarity! Thanks, Marla!"

"LMV has actually gained about 35 fans (a ~25%increase) since the middle of January when Marla and I started making updates to the Facebook page. I thought this was great news and wanted to share it with all of you! I've also copied Marla so she knows what great work she did." - Rachel Bernhard, Executive Director, Los Medicos Voladores, http://www.flyingdocs.org

"I just heard Marla speak at the NAOEM Success Summit this weekend and WOW! Marla is a master marketer who has her hand on the pulse of social media marketing. She opened my eyes to this new world, showing me exactly what I should be doing right now with Facebook, Twitter, ezines, blogs & MORE to take my business to the next level. Her high energy, authenticity and simplified teaching approach drew me in and left me excited to apply her methods!"

Feb 23, 2010- Facebook posting: "Had an incredible call with marketing expert Marla Dennis today! If you want to take your idea or business to the next level, she can help get you there! It would have taken me months to learn on my own what she's taught me in 3 weeks. Thank you Marla! I would not be able to go where I want to go without your expertise. You are invaluable to my success!” -Brandi Funk, Healthcare expert, http://healthcareinsights.typepad.com, http://lowerhealthcarebills.hutdogs.com






Linda Hong commented on Brandi Funk's status:
"Hey Brandi:  I'm with you on this "miracle worker" Marla Dennis.  She's kicked my butt into gear here and I am loving every minute of it.  Thank you Marla.

As the world turns so does 'social media marketing' and here you have landed on the best coach to train you, Marla Dennis. That's how I felt during and after my 8 weeks of 2 hour sessions with Marla.  She was referred to me by another devotee and I am so glad that I made the decision to get the proper "coaching" to uplevel my skincare and permanent makeup business. I have been in my business for over 15 years. After I implemented all the tips, tools, mindset and target marketing training by Marla my business is flourishing better then I could have ever expected.  Stay focused and be a student of Marla's and you can do the same."
-Linda Hong, Professional Skincare specialist and SofTap Permanent Makeup Instructor, www.tinyurl.com/hellobeautifulfacefanpage



"Marla is a wonderful consultant, who puts her clients results first. Her years of PR experience are evident from the way she thinks about business. She has done wonderful things for my business to assist with marketing and targeting that market. She is an expert in building the know, like and trust factor that customers are looking for before they make a buying decision. I highly recommend Marla to show you how to build your business, capitalize on your best route for using social media and connect with the customers who value your business."
--Rico Mandel, Gourmet Chef and Fine Photographer, www.fineculinaryexperience.com


"The Facebook thing has been awesome. I'm about 6 months in and I'm seeing great results. Takes a while to put everything together and we have the website, monthly newsletter, FB pages and website all coordinated. I'm really happy with Marla and I never dreamed we'd have a monthly newsletter that looked so cool and spoke to our target market so effectively.
Marla has done a spectacular job for us and now pretty much our entire Mastermind group.  She has a wealth of experience in show biz PR and she's a joy to work with." 
Jack Von Bulow, DDSwww.templecitydental.com
 
 
"Marla and I met through a networking group in October – and by April my life had totally changed. I took her 7 steps to online marketing teleclass and that entitled me to a ½ hour of free coaching.  That ended up being 2 hours – and the best money I have ever spent.  Not only did she give me wonderful ideas about growing my business using social media, a blog and an ezine using the resources I already had, she invited me to join a Mastermind Group she was starting. That is where the life changing experience began!
 
Marla focused me on a journey of self discovery. A journey I was eager to take but not sure where to begin.  She guided me in creating my life’s purpose statement.  In creating that, I discovered my passion and dedication to serving women – more specifically, mompreneurs.  I have now launched the National Association of Entrepreneur Moms. Marla continues to coach and inspire me with her positive energy, guiding me to the next level of personal and professional growth. Thanks to Marla, I am now generating $100’s on my website each month and have members joining my new association."

Cathy Alessandra, founder National Association of Entrepreneur Moms (NAOEM) and Today's Innovative Woman.www.todaysinnovativewoman.com


"Recently I engaged with the Facebook coaching services with Marla of eCreativebiz.com. Since our first phone conference, my business has increased dramatically. More importantly, she helped me discover and then focus on the "specialty" that I bring to the non-profit sector. Our alliance has resulted in finding new relationships that are based on a personality-driven and heart centered approach to my business. My business was transformed due to her insight and simple, friendly instruction.

And here are the top three secrets I learned in my Journey with Marla.

1.) The importance Specialization (Pareto Principle)
2.) Appreciating a Personality Driven Marketing Approach
3.) Realizing the significance of a "Passionate Mind Set" for your business

I highly encourage you to call or email Marla to ignite the passion and excitement in your business. I'm sharing this because I'd like to see the same success for you since I believe in the Law of Increase, helping other people to have success in their hearts as well as their pocket books - people contributing to their families and the economy in a positive, heart-filled way." --Jerry Dominguez, Printing Expert,www.printingcontrol.net
 
 
"Before I met Marla I knew what I wanted to do with my life but had no direction.  With Marla's awesome and helpful coaching she has been able to show me the steps to take in making my business grow and with her I have found a clear direction in where I want my business to lead.  Not only that but she has helped me understand my true potential.  I would not have thought that I would be able to handle my own blog, facebook, twitter, and an Etsy shop all at once, and I'm telling you that I am, with great success and rewards!  I have doubled my revenues since stating with Marla’s Platinum Coaching program two months ago!!  Marla is exceptional in her marketing strategies a a great friend as well.  Thank you Marla for your sincerity, your spirituality, and your knowledge!" ---Penelope Valenica, NEENACREATES, http://www.neenacreates.blogspot.com, eco-conscious products for a compassionate lifestyle. 

 
(An excerpt from Jack’s weekly column, “Confessions of a Molar Jockey,” in Temple City Tribune)
 
“So maybe you’re wondering how in the name of Facebook some lowly non-tweeter like me published a beautiful, streamlined, Internet work of art. 
 
Easy, I hired a coach. 
 
I hired Online Marketing Success Coach, Marla Dennis.  And I’ve had baseball, basketball, track, golf, tennis, practice management, leadership, teambuilding, hip-hop and tango coaches but none of ‘em needed more patience and had less to work with than did/does Coach Marla. 
 
Did I mention I once had a hip-hop coach?  And you ask why Online Marketing/Facebook Coach Marla? 
 
For one thing, Marla has over 20 years of public relations experience in Show Biz.  And no, I’m not looking for my big break.  I am always looking for ways to communicate more effectively (of course, you already knew that because I admitted some time ago to being a card carrying DDS.) Because of Marla’s sainted patience and perseverance, our practice has interacted with folks we can help who otherwise we’d never have met due to Facebook interactions. 
 
Almost ten years ago, with the help of a top dental marketing firm, we sent out direct mail and the tab for one year was $26,000.  Constant Contact, our ezine publishing tool, Internet distribution runs $25 per month. So our Ezine will keep folks up to date with what’s going on around here.  Plus, it looks great. 
 
Marla, thanks for sharing all of your expertise. Never dreamed it was possible to put such a great looking ezine or newsletter together.  Our patients and buddy Doc Adrian love it.  You are definitely the online marketing for success Coach of the Year.  You rule!"  Jack Von Bulow DDS, www.templecitydental.com
 




 
"Spent the evening with Jane Phillips, founder of the Crown Jewel Club and her team. We are working on a web 2.0 marketing effort using Facebook and the web. A special thanks to Marla Dennis who is energetically coaching and teaching everyone “how it works.”  Marla, I am confident you’ll be adding Crown Jewel Club to your many successes." Fay Feeney,www.123safety.com
 
 
"I wanted to extend a warm Mahalo Nui Loa, (Thank you with much appreciation) for your doing a take 2 and providing this teleclass again.  For me your talk was similar to words I heard earlier in the week when Zig Ziglar spoke at a recent Get Motivated Now Summit he held here in Honolulu. I was quite moved at that event as I was listening to your recording and again today. I especially enjoyed your weaving in the need to have a proper mindset before learning the tools and the how-to's. I am currently on a journey of self-re-discovery, and your words, as well as Yana's have helped me to recognize my potential. Thank you both for making a difference. With Aloha and Mahalo"
----Kimo Manakoa, Oahu, Hawaii



 


"Your VIP Facebook class was great. So much wonderful and useful information. Good job. You were born to be doing this....see you soon"  
Karen Mandel, extraordinary jewelry artist, http://flyingsolo55.blogspot.com/
 
 









"Diane is over-the-moon excited about her conversation just now with PR expert - and new best friend - Marla Dennis!" Diane Scalia,--co-founder, www.meltingpottours.com.
 
"I'm not sure why, but this is all getting harder and harder for me to believe!  LAist, LA Times, and now CNN all in one week - whew!  My head is truly spinning.  Anyhow, I'm so grateful that we have you, Marla, to keep it all straight for us.  I met Marla at a critical time for our company.  I was struggling to keep 'all the balls in the air' with the business, and Marla was just the right person at the right time to help out on the social media and public relations front.  Marla has an extensive public relations background which she has effectively updated for the 21st century using Facebook, and I have to say our experience working with Marla has been amazing!  She is a consummate professional and has really been instrumental in taking Melting Pot Food Tours to the next level.  Thank you, Marla.  It's a pleasure to have you as a part of our team!”-Lisa Scalia,--co-founder, www.meltingpottours.com.  
 
 



"I want to share this with everyone. I was on Marla's Facebook teleclass and I learned sooo much! If you're on Facebook and really want to discover the incredible marketing potential that's available with this latest medium, DEFINITELY CHECK OUT THIS TELECLASS. It's packed with value!

 
Then, there's she has another class to show you how to really implement some of the ideas Marla presents in "How to Demystify FACEBOOK"... Check it out!!! I'm so glad I did!"
---Yana Svara, Massage Therapist/Real Estate Investor, Hawaii, January 2009
 
 
"Aloha Marla,
 



Thanks so much for the awesome Facebook teleseminar! The clarity you speak with, the integrity and compassion, as well the expertise you bring offer any participant a tremendous opportunity to realize what it takes to manifest their dreams.

 
You create a space that supports participants in connecting with their highest potential - both through your presence and the practical skills you teach. Anyone would be lucky to have you as their coach and mentor!" ---Lusana Joy Hernández
www.AliveWithAloha.com  "Live Fully, Love Freely, Live Aloha NOW!"
 



"Even a star needs to reflect off the sun! I'm getting there, thanks to Step 1 in Marla's road to success!! ---Mimi Teller Rosicky,

January 2009, www.mimiphoto.com 
 
 



"I became so inspired by what I learned in the teleclass, and then sitting down with her for a one on one session, that I totally renovated my website, ezine and added a new blog! Learning from her in our follow up coaching session was the best dollars I have spent in a long time. I am so excited and feel this will help spring my business forward – onto the next level! I can’t thank her enough! "--Cathy Alessandra, What's Up for Kids Resource Directory, www.whatsupforkids.com

 



"Thanks for a great telecast on Facebook! I got in on your recording after missing the "live" version! You're terrific! Happy holidays!

Gail Woloz, travel expert, http://www.gailstravel.com 
December, 2008  
 
 
 
 
 



“Thank you mastermind of publicity. :) I am really psyched about my new business. I am prepared to sell my services to the world! Having you update my professional images online on Facebook will be a huge boost to my business.” --- Lori Ketkar, Stand Up Leadership, December 2008, www.standupleadershipforyou.com

 
 



"Thank you, Marla!   I did get a lot out of the tele-class.  I took notes and even posted a Status Update!" -Elise Hicks, Exit Realty Experts, www.EliseHicks.com -December 2008

 




"I really enjoyed your Tele-call on FB. You really know your stuff!  Thanks for sending me the link.  Lets be in touch!" Dennis Merritt Jones, 
 
 
"Was really great and opened my mind to new thinking.  You are so great at what you do."   Elaine Doran,EL Doran Public Relations
 
 




"Working with Marla has been such a great experience and helped in taking my career to the next level. Since working with her, my artistic career has been transformed from locally focused to now nationally recognized with an international reach. Aside from securing important press opportunities and expanding my client list, I have found a great friendship with Marla whose attentiveness to detail spills over to her personal relationships as well. Working with her agency is like having a compassionate rep in your corner, someone who is helping you grow professionally as well as personally. An extremely rare combination. I'm overly grateful for the work we've produced together."

----Man One, artist and owner of Crewest Gallery, www.crewest.com
 
 



“Marla Dennis has had a profound affect on my career and family. Her dedication, honesty and passion is what makes our relationship work. These qualities represent who I am as an artist.”

----Tyrone Dixon, Director/producer “8 Wheels and Some Soul Brotha Music”   www.8Wheelsdoc.com
 



 “Marla was exceptional in its handling of an event the Westlake Center for Spiritual Living sponsored; An Evening with Naomi Judd. Marla’s personal attention to detail and follow through made the entire experience a delight. I can’t say enough for the entire creative process and the way it was handled…from inception to completion, this was a most successful event. Thanks Marla!”

-----Dr. Sue Rubin, Co-Pastor, Westlake Center for Spiritual Living,http://cslwestlake.org/
 



"Marla opened my eyes to the art of public relations. I saw first-hand how her ability to define captivating story angles and pitch them to the media generates true results. She had a profitable impact on Red Guitar and our clients, and I recommend her to anyone looking to take their business to the next level.”
----Chris Lombardo, Creative Director/Owner Red Guitar Advertising
 
 



"Marla's strength, simply put, is her ability to get the job done. She has been my publicist for nine years and has positioned my independent restaurant as a major player with the national chains. That takes creative ingenuity, persistence and a willingness to except nothing less than success."

----Michael Brody, former owner Bourbon Street Pizzabar & Grill, Denver, Colorado; Screenwriter, producer,www.mbrody.com
 
 
 



"Marla has been a blessing in my life. She is a leader, as well as a visionary. She has a gift for supporting talent. The dedication I have received has been nothing short of 100%. I have gained new contacts, as well as unique business opportunities from her publicity efforts. Marla's strength, efficiency, and knowledge of her craft makes for a safe relationship. Her website is such a great way to gain information on all of the clients. I have had people find me, and want to work with me based on my biography on her site. I am truly pleased to have Marla as a gift."

----Kishaya Dudley, award winning entertainment choreographer ---myspace.com