Friday, January 1, 2010

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5 Simple Reasons Most People Will Never Get Rich ...and How To Make Sure You Do!

5 Simple Reasons Most People Will Never Get Rich ...and How To Make Sure You Do!

What did I learn about getting rich by interviewing over 20 self-made millionaires?

Well, after interviewing one famous self-made millionaire after another I realized many of the secrets that make them rich while others continue to struggle.

When you understand and do what self-made millionaires do, you get to become one of them. If you don't understand and do what they do you don't get to become one. It's really that simple.

Here are 5 simple reasons most people will never get rich and how to make sure you do:

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Reason #1 - Waiting to start:
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Most people don't want to wait for sucecss. But, at the same time, they are willing to wait before getting started on the road to success.

Do you see the problem here?

The longer you wait to get started, the longer it will be before you get the money, success, and lifestyle you want.

Many people are waiting for everything to be perfect before they get going. Therefore, they never get going and never get the rewards.

No race has ever been won (or even finished) by someone who never left the starting line.

Don't wait to get going. Start today on the road to success.

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Reason #2 - Being financially illiterate:
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The cornerstone of all wealth is understanding the difference between assets and liabilities.

The difference is this: Assets put money IN your pocket. Liabilities take money OUT of your pocket.

Most people think their home, car, and other possessions are assets.

But, the truth is that in most cases those things take money out of your pocket. They COST you money. They don't MAKE you money.

Therefore, by the true definition above, those things are liabilities.

They take money OUT of your pocket each month.

When you have more money coming IN from real assets than you have going OUT to pay for liabilities, you will be financially free.

There is only one way to do this. Which brings us to...

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Reason #3 - Focusing on linear income instead of passive income:
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One of the millionaires I interviewed said it simply. He said, "if you're not making money while you sleep, you'll never be rich."

Linear income is what you get from a job. You work for an hour and get paid only one time for that one hour's work, and that's it.

Passive income is when you work once but continue to get paid over and over again from work you're no longer doing.

Investing in or creating true assets that provide passive income for you is your ticket to wealth.

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Reason #4 - Not understanding or using systems for making money:
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A system for making money is anything that allows you to make money without your own effort. In other words, it's an automated way to make money.

All true assets are simply "systems" of one sort or another.

Once you create or invest in a proven system for making money, there is no limit to the money you can make.

Becoming a master of money systems can bring you riches beyond your dreams.

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Reason #5 - Not being persistent or patient enough:
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To finish any race you have to leave the starting line and follow through to the finish line.

Most people create their own failure by either not getting started or not following through, or both.

To get rich, successful, and happy you must have the patience and persistence to cross the finish line. You must not only get started, but also follow through.

This may sound obvious, but it's still the cause of most failure.

Only by joining the small percentage of people who are willing to do the 5 things mentioned above will you have the greatest chances for wealth and success.

It's really quite simple...Decide to do these things and you can get rich too. If you don't do them, then like most people you may never get rich.

Decide now to master the ideas mentioned above and begin your road to success now. Then follow through and watch the difference it makes.

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7 Sizzling Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires

"7 Sizzling Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires"


They sure have it made, don't they?

Those rich and happy people with the great lifestyles...

But, have you ever wondered what their secrets are for getting that amazing lifestyle you've always dreamed of?

Well, my business partner interviewed some of the richest, most successful, and happiest millionaires alive. because of this, I was lucky enough to discover the 7 biggest secrets behind how they all do it.

In this report you're going to learn these 7 secrets for yourself and how you can take advantage of them for your own benefit.

If you read and re-read this report to the point where you have mastered these 7 secrets I guarantee you that you will quickly be on the way to massive wealth.

How do I know these secrets will work for you?

Because these secrets helped 2 men you'll read about turn 5 simple words into over $1,000,000,000 (a BILLION dollars!).

Another man mentioned in this article used these secrets to create a multi-million dollar company and become an Award Winner of Forbes Magazine's, "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award.

A woman you'll read about used these secrets to become a multi-millionaire, who never has to work another day in her life.

You'll also read about secrets another gentleman used to become a household name and get incredibly rich.

Plus these secrets have been used by virtually every self-made millionaire who has ever lived!

So, let's jump right in!

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Sizzling Secret #1:
How 5 Simple Words Became a BILLION Dollar Empire!
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A few years ago two men came up with an idea for a book they believed would be an overwhelming success.

They both knew they had a huge money-maker on their hands. But, they had one major challenge.

It often takes a winning title to create a major blockbuster book and they had no idea what to call it.

So, they turned to a technique used by a man from the mid 1900's.

This man had come up with a title for a book that worked like magic. So well, in fact, that his book still continues to sell thousands and thousands of copies each and every year.

The technique involves using the incredible power of your subconcious mind.

What the two men did was to go to bed each night and ask their subconcious mind to come up with the winning title they needed.

Each night they would talk to their subconcious, saying to themselves, "mega-best-selling title...mega-best-selling title...mega-best-selling title..."

Over and over again they would continue to ask their sub- concious mind for what they needed.

After a couple of nights of doing this the answer came to them. They had the winning title they needed...and the rest is history.

What was the result?

Over 75 million copies of their book series called, "Chicken Soup for the Soul" have been sold. And it all happened because they asked their subconcious mind to come up with what they needed.

So, next time YOU need something important, ask your sub- concious for help. You may be surprised at what it can tell you!

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Sizzling Secret #2:
Making Money While You Sleep!
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A friend of mine had a project he worked on over 20 years ago.

Today that project continues to create an income for him even when he's sleeping.

Over the years since he completed that project he's also had other projects that have turned into income for him.

Each one brings him paychecks each and every month.

My friend gets income from multiple sources. He doesn't just get one single paycheck. He has money coming to him from many different directions.

The best part is that this income continues to come to him whether he works or not.

He doesn't just get multiple streams of income. He gets multiple streams of RESIDUAL income.

Having residual income means that you get paid even if you're sleeping.

My friend says, "If you're not making money while you sleep, you're never gonna get rich."

That's because he realizes that one of the best-kept secrets of the rich is creating residual income.

The key is to be spending your time working on things that will eventually create residual income for you.

If this isn't how you're spending some of your time now, then it's time to start...TODAY!

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Sizzling Secret #3:
The Major Key You May Be Missing!
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A number of years ago there was a crisis happening in the country of Korea.

It wasn't even safe for outside airplanes to fly into the area.

But, worst of all, over 50,000 children were at risk of dying from lack of food.

One man was running a program called, "Feed the Children". It's a program that helps feed children all over the world.

He realized it was up to him to find someone who was willing to fly into the area to deliver food to the needy children.

Over thirty airline companies said, "no". But, he kept asking other companies till he found one that said yes. It was the thirty-ninth company.

There's a great story called "Alladin's Lamp".

It's the story of a young man who found a magic lamp with a Genie inside who would grant him any wish he asked for.

There was just one thing he needed to do to get anything in the world he wanted.

If he did this one thing, his dreams and wishes would come true. If he didn't do it, he would get nothing.

The man running the program to feed the children was up against the same task.

To make your own dreams come true you must do the same thing as this man and Aladdin had to do.

Just one simple thing can make all the difference in the world.

You'll go hungry in restaurants if you don't do it.

A man can never marry the woman of his dreams without doing it.

Aladdin had to do this same simple thing to have all of his dreams come true. As did the man running the program.

What is this magic secret that opens doors to fortune?

It's simply the power of asking. Asking for help, assistance, support, funds. Whatever it is you need to assist you in achieveing your dreams may be within your reach if you'll simply ASK others for what you need.

As the old saying goes, "You'll never know if you don't ask."

Start using the power of 'asking' more often in your own life and watch how big of a difference it can make.

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Sizzling Secret #4:
The Secret Your Banker Hopes You NEVER Find Out About!
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Let me tell you a story.

It's about a woman who is in her forties and rich. She's a multi-millionaire, who never has to work another day in her life.

Recently my business partner interviewed her on his radio show where she revealed how she had become so rich.

She's an accountant who knows something totally different from most accountants.

She knows the real secret behind assets and liabilities.

She follows a simple truth about assets and liabilities that has made her rich. If you follow this same truth it can make you rich too.

The rule is this:

"assets put money IN your pocket. Liabilities take money OUT of your pocket."

Sounds simple enough right?

Well, you'd be surprised how many people, and even accountants, don't understand or follow this powerful truth.

Here's how important this principle can be...

Most people who own their home believe that their home is an asset.

What they don't understand is that it's not THEIR asset, it's their bank's asset.

Every month when they make their mortgage payment they have to take money OUT of their own pockets to pay it.

That payment money then goes IN the pockets of the bank or financing company.

If we look back at the truth about assets and liabilities:

"assets put money IN your pocket. Liabilities take money OUT of your pocket."

Now, if the money is going OUT of the home owner's pocket each month that means it is a LIABILITY.

And since it is going IN the pockets of the financing company then it IS an asset, but it's an asset for THEM!

The woman I spoke about earlier has many, many assets that continually put money IN her pockets.

She has more money coming into her pockets through true assets than money going out of her pockets from liabilities.

If YOU follow this same principle of acquiring true assets that bring in more money than you spend on liabilities, then YOU too will find yourself rich enough to never have to work again.

Understanding this truth is the biggest cornerstone of all wealth. I suggest reading this section over again until you fully understand this principle of wealth.

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Sizzling Secret #5:
"The Best-Kept Secret of the Rich!"
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Over fifty years ago a man had an idea.

It was an idea to create the most amazing experience in the world.

His idea was to create an amusement park that was like a dream world. A magical place so incredible, that no one would be able to visit it and go home without telling everyone they knew about it.

But, he needed to figure out a way to make this idea a reality.

He began to use a method that had helped hundreds of people become millionaires before him.

It's a method called "masterminding". In Japan they call it "quality cirlces".

This man realized that when you combine two people together, one and one equals the power of eleven. He understood that when you get your team together, you get your dream together.

When you team up with at least one other person, your ability to become successful isn't just mulipled by two. It's multipled by one hundred.

This is because multiple people can each feed off of another's ideas and each person can take an idea to new levels that no single person may have ever been able to by themselves.

Use the power of masterminding in your own life just once and you'll instantly see the life-changing difference it can make.

One idea can turn into a million different possibilities that can each create never-ending rivers of cashflow into your life.

Try it and see for yourself.

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Sizzling Secret #6:
The Most Persuasive Technique in the World!
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Recently my partner interviewed another millionaire.

He's a famous author and public speaker.

During this interview my partner asked him what was the most persuasive technique that he knew of. His answer my surprise you.

It's the same technique you've been experiencing while you've been reading this...

Then, this same secret came up again during another millionaire interview.

This time the discussion was on how this technique helped build many of the most successful companies you know of today.

The technique is to use stories.

Read what this millionaire had to say about the importance of telling a story.

"the importance of having a story to tell is, that's what everybody's interested in. Everybody wants to hear a story. And what they want to hear, is a great story!...great entrepreneurs tell great stories. And the great story is, the story of my company. The story of what we do. The story of how we do it. The story of why you should connect with our company rather than anybody else's company."

When YOU and your business have a story to tell, people will pay atttention. The better your story, the more they will pay attention to you and the more others will pay attention too.

So, remember: Great entreprenuers tell great stories.

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Sizzling Secret #7:
The Ultimate Tip That Makes All the Rest Matter!
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Sometimes, during his seminar one millionaire uses an example to prove a point.

He'll hold up a one hundred dollar bill in the air with his hands and say, "If this hundred dollar bill is available, and it is, who would want it?"

Of course, every hand in the room would go up.

But, he just stands there holding it up until he eventually says, "doesn't anyone really want this?"

Then after about minute or two, someone gets up out of their chair and goes up to him expecting him to give it to them.

But, even then, he won't hand it to them. He just keeps holding it up in the air until they do something.

Eventually the person has to jump up and take it out of his hands.

Then the seminar leader says to the audience, "now, what did that person do differently than everybody else in the room?"

The answer is, he got out of his seat and he took ACTION.

You see, even little baby steps create momentum.

Another millionaire who was one of Anthony Robbins' first milionaire mentors said, "...if you start something...not only will you feel better about yourself in terms of self- esteem, which is one of the greatest things in stepping toward success, it will also start awakening a spark of ambition...But it just doesn't grow unless you start the process."

Then a different millionaire from a famous company you've probably heard of said, "...how many times have you seen it? That the difference between somebody who had a good idea and someone who acted on a good idea, is that the person who acted, ACTED!"

In my own life, when I decided to stop waiting for everything to be perfect and just started taking action, my whole life changed in an instant.

I urge you to begin today to take action toward becoming the success story you're capable of becoming.

Take these 7 secrets and begin applying on them immediately. It's only by APPLYING the secrets of millionaires that you have any chance of becoming one.

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Thursday, December 31, 2009

ggrty

What life means to a .....

What A 24yr. Old Learned About Life From Burying A Friend Too Young To Die

Introduction.

It's Monday September 22, 7:54PM 1997.

My life long friend Richard Ian Forman was buried today. He was just 25 years old. Richard Forman died of Hodgkin's disease, a form of cancer. He passionately battled the disease for over 2+ years.

Stricken by the disease soon after graduating college, Richard fought and fought and fought to beat this disease.

His fight for his life tragically ended this Saturday afternoon. Richard leaves behind his parents, Lenny and Janet, younger brother Keith and older sister Lisa.

Richard was a fighter. A true warrior.

Just a few months ago, everybody was elevated that the disease went into remission. Only soon after, it started coming back.

And even as it came back Richard never stopped fighting for his life. He never stopped.

I grew up with Richard.

We were next door neighbors, for over 18 long years. We were normal kids growing up in the suburbs of New York.

We played sports together, all the time. We had our battles. Our fights. Normal things that kids do.

We were friends, good friends. Richard and his brother Keith, and my brother Brian and myself were inseparable up to our mid teen years. Basketball on the court in their driveway, hockey in the street, baseball catches on the lawn, and video games in our homes.

That was our life. Sports, sports, and more sports.

It was a lot of fun. And Richard and his brother were great friends of my brother and myself.

Richard went off to the University of Rhode Island in 1990.

I followed in 1991.

He was always there for me. Showed me around. Introduced me to all his friends and made me feel at home being only a freshman.

I'll always appreciate that.

Today, on September 22, 1997 I buried my life long friend Richard Ian Forman. At the age of just 25. Too young to die.

Much too young to die.

I have put together this passage because of lessons I've learned throughout Richards fight for his life and the events since his death on Saturday 20, 1997. After tragedies like this, many of us are dealt a severe case of reality in our own lives. We begin to realize the important things in life and say were going to make many changes in our life.

Then a month later, we go back to our old patterns of living. Forgetting what's really important.

I want Richards's death at the young age of 25 to leave a lasting impact on your life. I want his courage and his determined fight and struggle for his life to have an impact on not just those he touched around him, but you as well.

The lessons and thoughts in this passage should be incorporated into your daily life. There are to many lessons for that to be done in a day, a month and maybe even years.

And I understand that.

What can be done though is you take a thing, just one thing, from this passage and begin to incorporate it in your life right now, starting today.

That is the goal of this passage.

So when you look at yourself in the mirror later, you'll have taken something from Richards life and brought it into yours. And you will be a better person for it. You will always then remember Richard Ian Forman.

Richards's tragic death at the age of 25 will then have meaning. His life's work and his fight for his life will then last forever. You will then feel his strength and courage in your own life. Richards's short life then will seem like an eternity and he will live forever.

He will live forever in your heart.

Forever, he will live.

I love you, my friend. Forever.

Mike


Lessons On Life That I Learned.

Death should be grieved and then that life celebrated. Be grateful for the years that you were able to spend with loved ones that past away. It could have been longer, Yes. It could have been shorter also. Be thankful for the lives you shared.

Life will take you on a roller coaster. Be strong. Have courage. In the worst times of Richards's disease, he always told me he was fighting it. Staying positive. Believing in himself. And he did. Be like Richard. Be strong. Show courage. You can do it.

Love. Is there anything else that matters?

In life what you give away, you get to keep. During Richards's funeral we remembered what he gave to us. His love. Devotion. Friendship. Integrity. His big nice smile. What you give away to others, you are remembered for.

Be charitable. Help others. Let your actions show that you lived this way. Richard was always there for his family and friends.

Have at least 2-3 close knit friends. Ones you can really count on. Richard had many friends. Though 2 really special friends were always by his side. Todd and Adam, they were also a big help to his family. It's great to have a lot of friends, although 2-3 GREAT ones are what you really need. Richard had them. And he'll always be grateful for that.

Your family is the most important thing in your life. Richards's family was there for him. They cried and are still crying and they had a great son. Always remember that.

I've heard this before and I believe it should be said again. When you're on your deathbed you don't say to yourself. "I wish I worked more." Spend more time with those that are important to you. Those you love.

It's ok to cry. At the funeral everybody cried and cried. We will always love you Richard.

In life you have tears of joy and tears of pain. Make sure you let it out and cry when your happy because your going to definitely cry when your sad. Today we were all very sad. It was very sad.

Don't hold grudges, It's worthless. Waste of energy and time. You realize that at funerals. I learned that today.

The tears and pain of a parent losing a child is the worst thing in the world. I saw it and I know it's true.

Be a fighter in Life's game. Richard was a fighter. And he fought to the end.

Don't be afraid to say, "I Love You" There's a day when you wish you could say it but then the person can't hear it. When you're burying a loved one, they can't hear you.

If you want to live forever, impact others with love and good deeds and they will never forget you. Richard showed me what courage and strength was about. I will always remember that and take it with me.

I heard this quote before "When you say Life's not fair, I say compared to what."

Pain is part of life. I felt it today and so did everybody else. Enjoy life to its fullest because there will be moments of pain.

Be there when others are in pain. You'll feel good about yourself and the "other" will really appreciate it. Being there for a friend in need is one of the greatest things you could ever do in life.

When somebody dies and you have to tell others about it, say something that can benefit the person you're speaking to. Ex, When Richard died, in my conversations with others I talked about how strong he was in fighting the disease and his courage. Say something like "If we can take just a small piece of that courage he showed and put it in our life, we'd be better people and happier people.

Be grateful for your life right now. For your health, loved ones around you and that you're alive. I looked at my parents and brother today and was grateful for their love.

You're important to others when you help others feel important and feel good. Talking to Richard and helping him stay positive and determined made me feel good.

Have a passion in life. Something you love to do.

Have a purpose in life. Why am I here? And after myself, whom can I help?

Helen Keller said "To risk nothing is to have nothing."

What you give away comes back to you. Give love. Get love. Give friendship. Receive friendship. I gave my love and support to Richard and he showed me what it meant to fight and live life like a winner.

Your inner world reflects your outer world. How you feel about yourself reflects your feelings about others.

Death brings people closer. Richards's death brought many closer. I hope it stays that way.

Hug people in time of need and be grateful to be hugged when you're in need. Everybody hugged everybody today. It was one big family.

Burying a friend is a tragedy. I experienced the true meaning of the word today. For the first time.

Your family always loves you. Remember that. I saw that today.

Memories are what life is about. Create great ones. Create ones of joy fun, and love. You're remembered mainly for the memories you gave others. I'll always remember Richard and our times together.

The small things in life are small. Step on them.

Don't say why? Because no one knows. Say thank you for giving me the love and life of that person.

Many others have died before you and many others will die after you. Make your life a masterpiece that the world can see and learn from.

Life is to be lived and celebrated. Celebrate yourself and others.

Use your material gains to help others. You'll receive it back ten fold.

Seeing somebody that you cared for die really shakes you up. Take one thing you learned from the tragedy and incorporate it in your life. Then that person will live forever.

We're all gonna one day die. Do what you've always wanted to do. And do it now!

Be nice to yourself.

Fear is an illusion. Stomp on it.

Make peace with bad developments from your younger years. If not, it will always stop you and haunt you.

Richard liked being called Rich. It started when he went to college.

Rich was always helpful.

Rich always had a big smile on his beautiful face.

Rich was grateful for his friends and was himself a great friend to others. He loved hanging out with his friends.

Rich was a fierce competitor.

Rich loved sports.

Rich taught me what strength and courage really meant.

Rich fought hard.

Rich never gave up.

Rich just ran out of time.

Rich was a true gentleman.

Rich loved to be dressed well and enjoyed fine wine.

Rich loved his family.

Rich was too young to die.

Rich will be loved by many.

Rich will always be loved by his family.

Rich will always be remembered by me and I will always love him, miss him, and treasure what he taught me.

Good bye my friend.

Good bye.

Richard

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Procrastination and Scatteredness

Procrastination is a dream destroyer.

It's like a big bomb exploding violently on our personal goals. The things we deeply cherish.

Boom. (loud)

After the explosion, all that's left is...regrets.

Regrets make us tremble inside. It's an internal earthquake that leaves us feeling empty.

For a long time procrastination held me deep inside its mongoose grip.

I couldn't shake it.

I couldn't slay it.

I'd walk 2 steps forward, then retreat 3 steps back.

For a 7 year period of time, procrastination and its sister 'scatteredness' wiped out over $150,027 from my bank account.

That's how much I figure these destroyers cost me.

Maybe more.

Now, think about how much money they've cost you?

What could you have done with that extra money, what could you have given your family?

What if you don't change? (frightening)

How will you FEEL being in this same place 2 years from now?

Feel it NOW.

Will you accept it?

Are you ready to change?

Are you sure?

I'm going to quote the great author Napoleon Hill on overcoming procrastination.

Ready?

'The principle of concentration is the medium by which procrastination is overcome. The same principle is the foundation upon which both self-confidence and self-esteem are predicated,'

You can stay where you are right now or you can take Napoleon Hill's advice and learn how to concentrate.

I hugged his advice and discovering how to concentrate propelled me to financial freedom. My progress happened as fast as Carl Lewis runs the 100 yard dash.

Would you like to join me?

Procrastination is the thief of profit. Run from it. NOW.

Your Coach,

Mike
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Branding is bonding ...

Coca~Cola. Nike. Google.

Oprah. Dr. Phil.

What success principle do these 6 'entities' use that can quickly help you build your business?

I'll answer this question in a second, but first.

Here, check out the ONLY 3 ways to grow a business.

1) Get more customers - 'customer acquisition'

2) Increase the size of the transaction - 'upsell'

3) Increase the frequency of purchase per customer

Ok, got that? It's very important. Great.

Onward.

Here's a concept that took me a while to 'get', but once I did it opened my eyes to great wealth building possibilities.

What do those 6 'entities' have in common?

They're all there own BRAND.

Yes, whether they're an individual personality, Ex. Oprah, or a company, Ex. Nike, both of them are their own brand and you know who else is?

YOU.

Yes, you.

I find that most home based entrepreneurs and small business owners don't realize that they are their own BRAND.

Yes, how people perceive you and your business says a ton about whether they'll do business with you. (Especially for their 2nd purchase from you.)

Branding is bonding.

Branding is about 1 to 1 relationships.

Branding is about becoming valuable to your target market.

Branding is feeling.

Have you ever thought of yourself as a brand?

I mentioned the 3 ways to grow a business above because if people like you, trust you, and you help them, you'll get an increase in all 3 ways.

An increase = more money in your pocket.

One of branding strategies I suggest is sending 'thank you' postcards or 'Happy Birthday' cards to people in your world.

Yes, it's a simple strategy but it says a ton about you.

Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Nike all know that everything they do helps or hurts their brand and so should all of us.

Ask yourself:

What is my brand?

How would others describe myself and/or my business?

How can I improve my brand?

We're ALL 'The Brand Called You'.

If it's a new idea for you, think about it because it can help you short and long term.

Speak soon.

Mike
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