How to Become an Influencer

How do you become an influencer?

How do you get others to do what you want?

Part of it is hard work and personality, but part of it is also how you look.

In fact, how you look, act, and speak determines how far you go in life.

So...are you the "total package"?

Or are you still a work in progress?

Because if you're ready to step to the front of the line and start influencing people right away, you can...

So long as you have the right plan.

Most people tend to think that image means how you dress.

But that's only part of it.

Image really consists of three elements: how you look, act, and speak.

If all three are awesome, the sky's the limit. If not, you won't get very far.

Sadly, that describes most people.

If you look around any crowd these days, you'd be hard pressed to find any one person with all three elements. They may look good or they may be polite or they may speak intelligently.

But to have all three?

Rare.

That's because most people only focus on one or two elements – if any at all.

Dress in particular has taken a hit in the last 25 years as we become more and more casual. Fifty years ago, you weren't considered properly dressed without a hat and gloves. Today, people leave the house in their pajamas and think dressing up means “the good jeans.”

Manners and speech have become just as sloppy.

Want to get ahead?

Do the opposite.

Go old school and dress, act, and speak with purpose.

Not only will you stand out, you'll also leapfrog ahead of just about everyone else, because being the “Total Package” is about as rare as being a unicorn.

And unicorns always get special treatment.

Lupita Nyong'o is a unicorn. So is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

So were Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Not surprisingly, all five have something in common: they were born into prominent families and/or had a good education. They understood the power of image and used it to skyrocket their careers.

But more that, they had a plan.

They determined exactly which clothing styles suited them best, and then they honed their manners and speech. If something wasn't “up to snuff,” they worked on it. Tirelessly.

Because they understood something so few do today: legacy.

A commitment to excellence that opens doors and creates opportunities.

The thing is, it's not all that hard to accomplish – once you know what to do.

All you need are a few instructions and a game plan, and you'll be astonished by how quickly things come together.

I know I was.

Hi, my name's Diana Pemberton, and when I was a kid, I was overlooked and ignored.

As the youngest of four who grew up in hand-me-downs, I had zero status in my household.  I always had to share a room, I always had to sit in the middle seat in the car with the hump on the floor, and if I was watching a television show and someone wanted to watch something different, they'd just switch the channel without a second thought.

School wasn't much better.

I wasn't in the popular crowd, and I was always chosen last in sports. When I was picked as a cheerleader, one of the popular girls demanded a recount, because if I won, it must have been rigged.

To quote Rodney Dangerfield, "I got no respect."

Which means I had low self esteem and the image that went with it.

Overweight.  Dowdy.  Easily ignored.

But that all changed one summer night between my freshman and sophomore year in high school.

We were in the kitchen after dinner, laughing and joking, when one of my family members poked my chubby belly and said, "Jeez, Diana!  If I didn't know better, I'd think you were pregnant!"

Horrified, I did what any 14 year old girl would do:  I locked myself in the bathroom and cried.

When I was done, I washed my face, took a deep breath, and looked at myself sideways in the mirror.

Good heavens!

I did look pregnant!  Like I was about to give birth at any moment.

I started a diet and exercise plan the next day.  That was mid-June.

By the time I went back to school in late August ten weeks later, I'd dropped 25 pounds, gotten rid of my braces, and upgraded my image.

I looked like a completely different person.

I felt like a completely different person.

People treated me like a completely different person.

With respect.  With care.

They smiled. They held open doors. They flirted.

I didn't think it was possible.

        Senior Year - Lesson Learned

I was so used to being overlooked and ignored that when I initially started getting attention, I'd look over my shoulder to see who they were talking to. It took a few months to get used to.

The difference in treatment was so dramatic, it was like flipping a switch.

Like going from the “D” list to the “B” list overnight.

I wasn't quite ready for the “A” list – that required a little more time and effort – but it was okay. For the first time in my life, I was on the inside, looking out.

People were asking my opinion. They listened to my answers. They were curious about me.

It was then I made a startling discovery:

People treat you how you treat yourself.

When you care enough to look your best, people notice.  When you don't, they don't.

I was fortunate enough to learn that when I was a teenager.

Sadly, most people go their entire lives never learning it – and they've got the battle scars to prove it.

So what kind of life do you want to lead?

What does success look like to you?

A penthouse apartment? A cabin by the lake? Money in the bank? Surrounded by children? What?

                                               Penthouse in New York - What's your idea of success?

Do how you look, act, and sound now reflect the image of how you look in your dreams?

For many, the answer is no.

Which means that getting from Point A to Point B just got a whole lot harder.

Aligning your image with your dreams “greases the chute,” so to speak, making it easier to achieve your goals.

Waiting to align them “when you get the money” or “when you lose weight” or “someday” is sabotage. Baby steps can lead to giant leaps in a short amount of time. But not doing anything leads nowhere.

Except to more of the same.

I once had a client with a good singing voice who had grown up poor in a small southern town.

Many felt her voice was her ticket to fame and fortune, so as soon as she graduated from high school and saved a little money, she headed to New York.

She was back in less than six months, broke and broken-hearted.

She may have been the “toast of the town” back home, but she was just a country bumpkin in New York. No one took her seriously.

So she came back home, gave up on that dream, settled into a clerical job with a local real estate agent, and spent the next 20 years working and only singing at church and for the occasional wedding.

I happened to meet her after she got her real estate license and her boss sent her to me to upgrade her image to work with high end clients in a nearby vacation town.

When I asked her what success looked like to her and whether she looked, acted, and sounded like the image in her dreams, she got mad.

“One has nothing to do with the other,” she insisted. “People should judge you by the work you do, not by how you look.”

I hear that a lot.

Unfortunately, it's not reality.

Studies on culture for the last 100 years – as well as writings dating back to Aristotle – show that attractive people have a distinct advantage over less attractive people.

The better you look, act, and speak, the higher your income and status.

No, it's not fair.

But it IS reality, and it hasn't changed in thousands of years.

You can rail against it - like trying to divert a river - or you can use it to your advantage and ride the current downstream with remarkable ease.

The choice is yours.

I prefer the second, because it gets you to where you want to go faster.

The good news is, you don't have to look like a model to be considered attractive. You just have to create “the total package,” which anyone can do regardless of her age, shape, or size.

But my client wasn't convinced.

So I took the scientific route. I told her to try it my way for a week and see what happened.

I picked out a week's worth of clothes for her to wear and told her to record how she was treated as well as her house showing and closing rates. I told her I'd call her in a few weeks to check on her.

The result?

She increased her closing rate by 400%.

She went from selling two houses a month to two a week and quadrupled her income in less than a month.

Moreover, she was suddenly in demand as a singer.

She'd performed at a wedding with her new-and-improved image, and was invited to perform at a club in that nearby vacation town with the high end clients. She made more singing at the club those two weeks than she had singing at weddings for the last five years.

Last I heard, she was performing frequently in musical theater throughout the region while selling real estate part time.

Her biggest regret?

That she hadn't worked with an image consultant before that long-ago ill-fated trip to New York. Her life could have followed a different trajectory had she known to “dress for success” back then.

You can't change the past.

But you can impact the future by how you dress today.

The good news is, it's not hard.

The great news is, change can happen very quickly, as it did for both me and my singing real estate client.

All you have to do is determine the image that will help you reach your goals the fastest, and then transform yourself into that person.

Create Your Ideal Image can help.

In Western Culture, we tend to think of the “ideal image” as something like this:

But it's not right for all industries and can even be detrimental in some.

So if you've ever chided yourself for NOT looking like this or wondered why you didn't hit the genetic lottery, STOP. Looking good isn't reserved for the tall, young, and famous. Any woman can look fabulous if she wants. All it takes is a plan.

Create Your Ideal Image gives you that plan.

Create Your Ideal Image is designed to get you thinking about your image in a way you never have before.

Most women rely on celebrities for style advice, according to a recent survey.  I'll show you why that's a bad idea, and what to do instead.

We start with the "big picture" and work our way to the nitty-gritty details.  By the time you're done, you'll not only know the image secrets that propelled women like Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, and Jacqueline Kennedy to the height of fame, but how you can model them to create your own unforgettable image.

You'll learn:

Ready to be as popular as Scarlett O'Hara at the barbecue?

From Ancient Greece to mid-Century Argentina to how Rihanna dresses, I take you back in time and around the world to help you understand how to craft an image that turns heads, opens doors, and moves you to the front of the line.

Yes, this is pretty high-level stuff and definitely not for everyone.

But if you're ready to “take the bull by the horns” and use your image to help instead of hinder, I can help.

No more being overlooked and ignored. No more being passed over for promotions or perks. No more being "out of the running" for cool stuff and awesome opportunities.

Instead, you'll be the first choice every time.

What's it like to go from being a bit player to being the star?

Fun.  Profitable.  Confidence-building.

There's not a lot of mystery involved. Just a few simple steps that can transform your life.

It happened to me when I was a teenager with no money. It's happened for thousands of my readers, and it will happen for you, too.

Here's what some of my clients have to say about my methods:

Create Your Ideal Image is an online course that you can watch from your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.

You get:

• The Create Your Ideal Image Online Course ($197 Value)Nine step-by-step videos that teach you how to create a world class image that opens doors and propels you to success quickly and easily.Running time: about 1 hour.

• The Create Your Ideal Image Workbook ($19 Value)

Print this off and fill in the blanks as you go through the videos so all your notes are all in one place.  By the time you're done, you'll have a written game plan of how to create your ideal image.  All you have to do is execute.

• Legendary Ladies ($19 Value)

It's always easier to make a plan when you have a template to reference and build upon. Legendary Ladies looks at four extraordinary women who took the world by storm, and what was so unique about them. Master some of their tricks, and you'll be well on your way.

• Movie Makeovers ($19 Value)

Everyone loves a good makeover, and these are some of the best. From high school girls to librarians, scullery maids to cops, here are 10 of the movies best makeovers and what you can learn from them.

Well, if I met with you one-on-one to go over all of this, it would cost about $500. Even digitally delivered, it's still worth more than $200.

But before I reveal the asking price, let me ask you something:

If all Create Your Ideal Image did was get you a raise, would it be worth it?

If it allowed you to escape that feeling of being trapped – like you had no options - would that help with your peace of mind?

If you could suddenly get the attention and respect you deserve, would that make a difference in your life?

If so, you'll be delighted to learn that you can get Create Your Ideal Image

• The 9 videos
• The Create Your Ideal Image Workbook Bonus
• The Legendary Ladies Bonus
• The Movie Makeover Bonus

...for the one time price of $49.

That's right.

For less than the cost of one of those unworn items sitting in your closet right now, doing you no good, you can have a wardrobe plan that actually makes a difference, now and for years to come.

But be warned: I may pull this offer or raise the price at any time. These videos contain material you won't find anywhere else online – secrets I've learned reading hundreds of books and thousands of articles - and I reserve the right to pull it off the market or raise the price any time. You can get it for $49 today if you act TODAY. It may not be here tomorrow.

Then return it! If Create Your Ideal Image doesn't meet your expectations, simply return it for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. I happen to think it's a terrific resource that you'll turn to again and again, but if you don't just give it back. If you're not happy, neither am I.

What does success look like to you?

How close are you to that image right now?

Because Create Your Ideal Image could be the first domino to help you get there fast. Once you understand the “big picture” and all that's required to turn your dreams into reality, it not that hard to topple the first domino, which is how you look. Because once you get the packaging right, life becomes so much easier.

Imagine...

*Walking into a room and having all heads snap your way
*All of your co-workers listening to what you have to say
*Finally getting the attention and respect you deserve

It's not a far-fetched dream.

It's a reality that's within your grasp, IF you chose to make it happen.

Create Your Ideal Image can help get you there.

Just click the add to cart button.

Once your order is approved, you'll be directed to set up an account with a username and password.

You can login to the course immediately and start watching the videos right away.

Again, here's what you get:

• 9 Step-by-step videos to help you create your ideal image
• The Create Your Ideal Image Workbook Bonus to take notes and create your game plan
• The  Legendary Ladies Bonus to help you model some legendary images
• The Movie Makeover Bonus to remind you how life-changing upgrading your image can be

The current price is available today. Come tomorrow, it may not be. So don't delay! Get Create Your Ideal Image today!

You've got dreams. Let me help you dress for them.

See you on the inside!

Diana Pemberton
FashionForRealWomen.com