Rental demand is increasing, and should do so for years. Those who lost their homes to foreclosure must rebuild their credit. And before they'll be able to purchase again, lenders will require them to make larger down payments and meet stricter requirements. So they'll be renting for a long time to come.
Remember, a large percentage of those foreclosures happened because people made poor choices when they got their mortgages - not because of financial misfortune. Many foreclosure victims are still employed and can pay market rental rates, and they are likely going to rent something similar to their previous home.
That's why those working the Home Seller Assist program, createdby John Alexander and also known as We Provide The Cash are doing so well in this market.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Best Feeling in the World
TAccomplishing a simple goal can have powerful, long-lasting results...
Once you finally learn to play the trumpet, or start a Home Seller Assist business, or get promoted to CEO, or get your pre-baby body back...
You'll notice that people start treating you differently. They'll respect you more. They'll compliment you. They might even try to imitate your success.
And the way you'll feel about yourself is unparalleled. You'll have new confidence. New happiness. Some new stress, perhaps. But new pride in yourself and your abilities.
Achieving a goal you've had for years... There's nothing quite like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdlm710LbuE
Once you finally learn to play the trumpet, or start a Home Seller Assist business, or get promoted to CEO, or get your pre-baby body back...
You'll notice that people start treating you differently. They'll respect you more. They'll compliment you. They might even try to imitate your success.
And the way you'll feel about yourself is unparalleled. You'll have new confidence. New happiness. Some new stress, perhaps. But new pride in yourself and your abilities.
Achieving a goal you've had for years... There's nothing quite like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdlm710LbuE
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
To Win Big You Must Plan Big
By Zig Ziglar
Dennis Scott of Punta Gorda, Florida, is an avid walker and almost daily crosses the Peace River. One day during his walk he noticed a fisherman using very large crab, four or five inches across, as bait. As he continued his walk he noticed another fisherman using tiny shrimp for bait. As he made the return trip he first saw the fisherman using the shrimp bait pulling in a small trout of less than one pound. Dennis asked how his fishing was going and he enthusiastically replied, "Just great! Look in the bucket!" The bucket contained about twenty small trout.
As Dennis continued his walk the crab bait fisherman called out to him to help him with his catch. The catch turned out to be about a 50-pound "drum." As he walked away from the two fisherman the thought occurred to Dennis that both men were fishing in the same river and both men were getting out of that river about what they expected.
That story is certainly applicable to all of our lives. Many people complain about lost opportunities, dead-end jobs or businesses that are in trouble. There's no doubt that those situations do exist and I'll agree that all opportunities are not equal. However, I am repeatedly reminded of the number of people who do well in one type of business while down the street a similar business is closing its doors. The same is true of builders, plumbers, salespeople, physicians, etc. Expectations do play a part because our expectations determine our plans and our plans determine our results.
As a parent, I can assure you that parental expectations have a direct bearing on children's performance. As an employer and educator, I can also assure you that my expectations have a bearing on the performance of my employees and students.
Think about it, expect a lot, and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 27 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
Dennis Scott of Punta Gorda, Florida, is an avid walker and almost daily crosses the Peace River. One day during his walk he noticed a fisherman using very large crab, four or five inches across, as bait. As he continued his walk he noticed another fisherman using tiny shrimp for bait. As he made the return trip he first saw the fisherman using the shrimp bait pulling in a small trout of less than one pound. Dennis asked how his fishing was going and he enthusiastically replied, "Just great! Look in the bucket!" The bucket contained about twenty small trout.
As Dennis continued his walk the crab bait fisherman called out to him to help him with his catch. The catch turned out to be about a 50-pound "drum." As he walked away from the two fisherman the thought occurred to Dennis that both men were fishing in the same river and both men were getting out of that river about what they expected.
That story is certainly applicable to all of our lives. Many people complain about lost opportunities, dead-end jobs or businesses that are in trouble. There's no doubt that those situations do exist and I'll agree that all opportunities are not equal. However, I am repeatedly reminded of the number of people who do well in one type of business while down the street a similar business is closing its doors. The same is true of builders, plumbers, salespeople, physicians, etc. Expectations do play a part because our expectations determine our plans and our plans determine our results.
As a parent, I can assure you that parental expectations have a direct bearing on children's performance. As an employer and educator, I can also assure you that my expectations have a bearing on the performance of my employees and students.
Think about it, expect a lot, and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 27 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Take time out to learn from someone who has done what you desire to do.
This is a core characteristic shared by anyone who achieves in his or her chosen field. I have personally made it a habit to learn anything and everything that I possibly can from those who's result I choose to emulate, whether it is following John Alexander's advice in the Home Seller Assist program or listening to Tony Robbins.
The major benefit to learning from a master at any skill is time.
Instead of spending your time, your money, and your emotional energy trying to decipher the code to improved results, you're taking a HUGE shortcut.
We talk a great deal about proven systems for success and this particular one, following in the path of experience is paramount to them all.
The major benefit to learning from a master at any skill is time.
Instead of spending your time, your money, and your emotional energy trying to decipher the code to improved results, you're taking a HUGE shortcut.
We talk a great deal about proven systems for success and this particular one, following in the path of experience is paramount to them all.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Failure to Compromise
This is a roadblock to my success that still creeps up on me, though it doesn't happen as often as it used to.
I was a real know-it-all. A jerk. I had little patience for anyone who didn't want to do everything my way. But this attitude only served to alienate others. And often those were people who could have helped me on important projects.
Now when I'm working with someone who wants to do a project in a way that's different from the way I would do it, I ask myself:
Is this legal?
Will this is in some fashion move my goal forward?
Can I honor this request?
If I can answer YES... then I've taken an appropriate detour around this roadblock. That detour - known as compromise - really comes in handy. And it doesn't work only at the office. It works really well at home.
I was a real know-it-all. A jerk. I had little patience for anyone who didn't want to do everything my way. But this attitude only served to alienate others. And often those were people who could have helped me on important projects.
Now when I'm working with someone who wants to do a project in a way that's different from the way I would do it, I ask myself:
Is this legal?
Will this is in some fashion move my goal forward?
Can I honor this request?
If I can answer YES... then I've taken an appropriate detour around this roadblock. That detour - known as compromise - really comes in handy. And it doesn't work only at the office. It works really well at home.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Is Your FAQ Page Making You Money?
By Derek Gehl
Think your FAQ is one of those "admin" pages that just sit there on your website, quietly chugging along?
Nope!
Your FAQ page can actively attract traffic to your site, establish your credibility, and make sales for you. Here's how...
1. Lure traffic to your Home Seller Assist site site with your FAQ page.
Think about it. This is the perfect place to use your keywords. In fact, you can use those keywords in both the questions AND the answers to make the search engines really sit up and take notice.
2. Make visitors trust you so they'll stick around to buy.
When you give visitors high-quality information, that tells them you're both helpful and knowledgeable. Include questions and answers that show off your specialized knowledge so they will view you as an expert.
3. Ask your own questions.
Ask the questions you WISH people would ask - and then answer them in the same helpful, informative way you've answered all the others.
In your answers, quote legitimate product reviews whenever possible. Show quantifiable results. And, most important, explain the benefits of each feature you talk about in the Home Seller Assist program.
4. Save time.
A well-written FAQ will save you countless hours answering individual questions.
With so many benefits, isn't it time you took another look at your FAQ?
Think your FAQ is one of those "admin" pages that just sit there on your website, quietly chugging along?
Nope!
Your FAQ page can actively attract traffic to your site, establish your credibility, and make sales for you. Here's how...
1. Lure traffic to your Home Seller Assist site site with your FAQ page.
Think about it. This is the perfect place to use your keywords. In fact, you can use those keywords in both the questions AND the answers to make the search engines really sit up and take notice.
2. Make visitors trust you so they'll stick around to buy.
When you give visitors high-quality information, that tells them you're both helpful and knowledgeable. Include questions and answers that show off your specialized knowledge so they will view you as an expert.
3. Ask your own questions.
Ask the questions you WISH people would ask - and then answer them in the same helpful, informative way you've answered all the others.
In your answers, quote legitimate product reviews whenever possible. Show quantifiable results. And, most important, explain the benefits of each feature you talk about in the Home Seller Assist program.
4. Save time.
A well-written FAQ will save you countless hours answering individual questions.
With so many benefits, isn't it time you took another look at your FAQ?
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Time
By Zig Ziglar
What do millionaires and day laborers have in common? In our hurry-hurry world, the most popular phrases are, "We've got to get together sometime, but it seems that I'm always so busy." "Attend a neighborhood gathering? I just don't have the time!" "Visit with my neighbors or my family? I'm too busy to breathe." And so it goes.
The old saw that if you want something done you should give it to a busy person is as true today as it was when that phrase was first introduced in our vocabulary. It's amazing how many hours each week can be taken by people who barge unannounced into our lives with nonsensical topics to discuss or simply time-killing chatter.
All of us have the same amount of time. Productive people use their time wisely. The millionaire and hourly wage earner have exactly the same amount of time. The same is true for the top student and the one who flunks the course. Improper use of time, not lack of time, is the problem in most cases.
Christopher Ruhm did a fascinating study that highlights these ideas. He found that seniors who had worked up to 20 hours a week earned better grades than students who did not work. Even more impressive, six to nine years later the working students were earning 22% more than classmates who didn't work during their senior year. Ruhm observed that part-time jobs for seniors can ease their later transition into the work place. They improve students' knowledge of the job market, teach work place skills, build beneficial contacts and help them manage their time more efficiently.
Yes, it's still true that the experience you gain and the habits you acquire early on benefit you throughout life. Think about it and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 27 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
What do millionaires and day laborers have in common? In our hurry-hurry world, the most popular phrases are, "We've got to get together sometime, but it seems that I'm always so busy." "Attend a neighborhood gathering? I just don't have the time!" "Visit with my neighbors or my family? I'm too busy to breathe." And so it goes.
The old saw that if you want something done you should give it to a busy person is as true today as it was when that phrase was first introduced in our vocabulary. It's amazing how many hours each week can be taken by people who barge unannounced into our lives with nonsensical topics to discuss or simply time-killing chatter.
All of us have the same amount of time. Productive people use their time wisely. The millionaire and hourly wage earner have exactly the same amount of time. The same is true for the top student and the one who flunks the course. Improper use of time, not lack of time, is the problem in most cases.
Christopher Ruhm did a fascinating study that highlights these ideas. He found that seniors who had worked up to 20 hours a week earned better grades than students who did not work. Even more impressive, six to nine years later the working students were earning 22% more than classmates who didn't work during their senior year. Ruhm observed that part-time jobs for seniors can ease their later transition into the work place. They improve students' knowledge of the job market, teach work place skills, build beneficial contacts and help them manage their time more efficiently.
Yes, it's still true that the experience you gain and the habits you acquire early on benefit you throughout life. Think about it and I'll SEE YOU AT THE TOP!
Zig Ziglar is a motivator and teacher. He is the author of 27 books and loved by millions of people world wide for his practical wisdom and his gift of hope.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Stumbling Blocks
Having trouble reaching your goals?
You might be sabotaging your efforts and not even know it.
Do you know how to reach your goals?
Have you sat down and really thought about what it's going to take in order to achieve them?
What steps must you take to bring that dream alive? If you are working the Home Seller Assist program created by John Alexander, how much time are you putting in?
Are your day-to-day life activities eating into the time you need to spend nurturing those goals?
Is anyone encouraging you towards the finish line of your success?
If you can't positively answer the above questions, then stumbling blocks litter your path to success.
Before you start out on your path to success you must have a firm destination in mind and the route mapped out in advance.
Click here to learn how you can get started and stay on track...
You might be sabotaging your efforts and not even know it.
Do you know how to reach your goals?
Have you sat down and really thought about what it's going to take in order to achieve them?
What steps must you take to bring that dream alive? If you are working the Home Seller Assist program created by John Alexander, how much time are you putting in?
Are your day-to-day life activities eating into the time you need to spend nurturing those goals?
Is anyone encouraging you towards the finish line of your success?
If you can't positively answer the above questions, then stumbling blocks litter your path to success.
Before you start out on your path to success you must have a firm destination in mind and the route mapped out in advance.
Click here to learn how you can get started and stay on track...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Steps to Success in 2009
When a toddler is first learning how to walk she starts with a series of small steps.
It's scary at first. Holding onto tables, chairs and anything else within reach, she hesitantly moves forward.
Occasionally she'll fall down, but she gets right back up and tries again.
Your path to success is just like that.
Success, like learning how to walk, is something you work towards and it begins with one step followed by another.
Like a toddler, you won't be left alone as you journey towards success.
Expert guidance and instruction are available to keep you on track to achieve your goals.
Take your first step by clicking here...
It's scary at first. Holding onto tables, chairs and anything else within reach, she hesitantly moves forward.
Occasionally she'll fall down, but she gets right back up and tries again.
Your path to success is just like that.
Success, like learning how to walk, is something you work towards and it begins with one step followed by another.
Like a toddler, you won't be left alone as you journey towards success.
Expert guidance and instruction are available to keep you on track to achieve your goals.
Take your first step by clicking here...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Eagle Sins - Cardinal Virtues - Home Seller Assist
Sports and contains so many metaphors about what it takes to succeed - that anyone who completely ignores them is truly missing the boat. A friend once said, "I think you learn MORE from sports than you do from sitting in the classroom." He was right.
And yesterday's NFC title game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals contained several examples of what makes a winner - and what leads to losing.
First, to win, it is NOT the first effort that usually gets the job done. It's the second and third and fourth efforts. This was readily apparent in the play of Cardinals' receiver Larry Fitzgerald. He may have longer hair than the rest; he may cut his sleeves a bit higher than most; he may go without thigh and knee pads - but when he catches the ball, you can count on him NOT stopping when hit once. The first time he scored he was hit three times - yet he bounced off each hit and found a way into the end zone. THAT is what it takes to win. No matter what you're doing in life - watch Fitzgerald keep fighting and do the same thing. Never give up at the first sign of trouble or defeat. Keep on keeping on and you'll be amazed at how many people let up because they expected YOU to stop.
Second, celebrating victory is fine. But be very, very careful about celebrating BEFORE victory. When I watch Donovan McNabb play, I cringe when I see him getting cocky after running for a first down in the first quarter. Man, you've got 3+ quarters to go, and you're already acting like it's a done deal. Bad move.
Naturally, the NFL is filled with idiots who showboat when ever they make a great play. They do this, in part, in the hopes of securing a spot in the media upon retirement - and in part because they lack humility. But it's a dangerous practice that screams, "me, me, me" rather than "team, team, team." A week ago, McNabb ran out of bounds against the Giants. He danced before one of the Giants coaches - then picked up the team phone on their sideline. Bad move. Dumb move. And this is precisely the sort of antics that have led to him being a perennial choker.
Third, never let up once you take the lead. The Eagles rallied in the second half, scoring three touchdowns in less than ten minutes. They took the lead by one point, 25-24. I wondered if the Cardinals could come back because the Eagles had shut them down the whole second half. I thought: "Often times a team uses all of its energy to catch up or take the lead, and once they do, they let up again." This is precisely what happened in the final ten minutes of the game. The Cardinals drove down the field, controlling the time and the ball - and scored a critical touchdown and 2-pt. conversion. Even so, they did not celebrate like the game was over. There would be plenty of time for that AFTER the game.
I use this with the Home Seller Assist program created by John Alexander and never give up after the first or second attempts. If you do the same, you will succeed too.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Are You Asking Enough Questions?
By Jason Holland
How do you find out what you need to know? By asking questions, of course.
But in a business environment, that simple practice all too often goes out the window.
Whether you're intimidated by your boss, afraid to look dumb in front of a coworker, or embarrassed by your lack of knowledge, not asking questions can have serious consequences: failed plans, miscommunication, and stalled innovation.
Suppose, for example, you get assigned a new project by your superior. What you shouldn't do: Spend three days trying to figure out what she meant by "Look at the 2005 results" when you have no idea what happened in 2005. What you should do: Go back down to her office the next day with a specific list of items you need clarified.
Or imagine you receive an e-mail with an attachment you can't download. What you shouldn't do: Spend hours trying to figure out the problem on your own. What you should do: Consult the IT department or ask the person to send you the file in another format.
I'm not advocating that you ask people in your company to hold your hand 24/7. You do have to figure things out on your own and do your own research. But don't assume you know everything. And don't be afraid to ask questions - "big picture" or very specific - when you know you don't understand.
How do you find out what you need to know? By asking questions, of course.
But in a business environment, that simple practice all too often goes out the window.
Whether you're intimidated by your boss, afraid to look dumb in front of a coworker, or embarrassed by your lack of knowledge, not asking questions can have serious consequences: failed plans, miscommunication, and stalled innovation.
Suppose, for example, you get assigned a new project by your superior. What you shouldn't do: Spend three days trying to figure out what she meant by "Look at the 2005 results" when you have no idea what happened in 2005. What you should do: Go back down to her office the next day with a specific list of items you need clarified.
Or imagine you receive an e-mail with an attachment you can't download. What you shouldn't do: Spend hours trying to figure out the problem on your own. What you should do: Consult the IT department or ask the person to send you the file in another format.
I'm not advocating that you ask people in your company to hold your hand 24/7. You do have to figure things out on your own and do your own research. But don't assume you know everything. And don't be afraid to ask questions - "big picture" or very specific - when you know you don't understand.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
A Commonsense Approach to Getting Free Publicity
By Michael Masterson and MaryEllen Tribby
Of the many channels of marketing, public relations is one that no business should ignore. And because PR is nearly free, that makes it an ideal channel for small and start-up businesses.
So how do you get your company and/or product mentioned on television and in the newspapers? You start by understanding what they are looking for. Generally speaking, they are looking for two things:
News about subjects their readers are already interested in (i.e., Britney Spears - not you).
Captivating and/or curious tidbits to fill in the gaps.
It is only into this second category of "news" coverage that you can hope to find a welcome place for your public relations campaigns.
It's unlikely that the media will be interested in any sort of news about your Home Seller Assist business, which was created by John Alexander. Yes you may be able to get news about your company published in an industry trade journal, but what good is that? Your customers aren't reading trade journals. They are watching TV and reading USA Today.
So begin with this: What you won't do. You won't waste your time and resources sending out press releases to the national media about company news. And if you do announce corporate news in industry periodicals, it will not be with any hope that it will boost your sales.
What you will do is figure out, first and foremost, which news media you want to be in, and then figure out how to create curious and captivating stories that relate to your business.
Of the many channels of marketing, public relations is one that no business should ignore. And because PR is nearly free, that makes it an ideal channel for small and start-up businesses.
So how do you get your company and/or product mentioned on television and in the newspapers? You start by understanding what they are looking for. Generally speaking, they are looking for two things:
News about subjects their readers are already interested in (i.e., Britney Spears - not you).
Captivating and/or curious tidbits to fill in the gaps.
It is only into this second category of "news" coverage that you can hope to find a welcome place for your public relations campaigns.
It's unlikely that the media will be interested in any sort of news about your Home Seller Assist business, which was created by John Alexander. Yes you may be able to get news about your company published in an industry trade journal, but what good is that? Your customers aren't reading trade journals. They are watching TV and reading USA Today.
So begin with this: What you won't do. You won't waste your time and resources sending out press releases to the national media about company news. And if you do announce corporate news in industry periodicals, it will not be with any hope that it will boost your sales.
What you will do is figure out, first and foremost, which news media you want to be in, and then figure out how to create curious and captivating stories that relate to your business.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Web Surfers Are Spending 46% MORE Time Watching Online Videos
A trend that will continue to have a HUGE impact on Internet marketers everywhere -- and really change the way we sell online -- is the growing popularity of online video. Check this out: 94% of Internet users now watch online video with some level of frequency, and people now spend a whopping 46% MORE time each DAY watching videos, compared to last year! So if you haven't dipped your toe into the online video world, you'd better get cracking! Video, like blogging, has multiple benefits for your business: You can use video in your salescopy in order to more effectively sell your product... you can use it for SEO purposes and traffic generation (Google LOVES video!)... to create informative or educational videos for your niche... and to spread the word about your business. And you don't need to have a lot of complicated equipment or technical expertise to produce your own quality videos. Many people working the Home Seller Assist program are using videos quite profitably.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
What If You KNEW You Couldn’t Fail?
What if you knew you couldn't fail at making money? I mean it...
What if you could attract wealth effortlessly?
Opportunities you never thought possible PLOPPED into your lap with a note attached that read, "These dead presidents are for you..."
Not just any money... but a financial windfall that is so huge you think a rich relative died and left you an inheritance... THAT type of wealth.
GONE are your unpaid bills... GONE is that old clunker of a car... GONE is the stress of never having to worry about making lots of money and your family never suffering again!
Now, how would your life change if you had a Mentor reveal to you his "wealth attraction secrets?"
And what if I told you could learn all these money-magnet strategies in just days - guaranteed?
If you are really curious head over to the We Provide The Cash site and let John Alexander show you how it can be done starting minutes from now.
What if you could attract wealth effortlessly?
Opportunities you never thought possible PLOPPED into your lap with a note attached that read, "These dead presidents are for you..."
Not just any money... but a financial windfall that is so huge you think a rich relative died and left you an inheritance... THAT type of wealth.
GONE are your unpaid bills... GONE is that old clunker of a car... GONE is the stress of never having to worry about making lots of money and your family never suffering again!
Now, how would your life change if you had a Mentor reveal to you his "wealth attraction secrets?"
And what if I told you could learn all these money-magnet strategies in just days - guaranteed?
If you are really curious head over to the We Provide The Cash site and let John Alexander show you how it can be done starting minutes from now.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Start more blogs
When a single blog isn’t enough, you can always start multiple blogs.
Obviously, it’s going to take up even more of your time, so think through your current situation before you make the jump.
There aren’t too many bloggers who are willing to have yet another blog to build content for. We have several blogs setup for the Home Seller Assist program and for
We Provide The Cash created by John Alexander.
The one’s that do, usually do it on a completely different topic to satisfy their other passion.
Obviously, it’s going to take up even more of your time, so think through your current situation before you make the jump.
There aren’t too many bloggers who are willing to have yet another blog to build content for. We have several blogs setup for the Home Seller Assist program and for
We Provide The Cash created by John Alexander.
The one’s that do, usually do it on a completely different topic to satisfy their other passion.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Tactics and Tenacity
Every January there is usually a surge of would be entrepreneurs seeking advice on how to start a business; I am referring to any business not just the Home Seller Assist business. By March though the surge dies down as the New Year’s resolutions loose their shine. One by one, millions of start-up dreams give way to life as usual.
With the right tactics and tenacity, though, you can go beyond life as usual and enjoy the passionate, creative and fulfilling life of an entrepreneur. To make sure you succeed in starting up in the year ahead, follow these recommendations.
Know what you’re after. For a dream to be realized, it has to be built on reality – your reality. Define what you love doing, what you are good at doing and where you have experience. Also, get clear on what resources are available, what you’re willing to risk and what you ultimately want to gain. Put your answers in writing to use as a compass for all decision making. This should help you avoid a situation where you end up working for your business instead of your business working for you.
Research extensively but quickly. Search the internet, conduct a brief survey, read industry studies, attend trade shows – do everything you can to be smart about your business niche. Apply that learning to your specific concept to make sure all of your operational, financial and customer assumptions are on target.
Test-drive your assumptions. As quickly as possible, test your ideas on customers. Your first handful of customers will teach you more about your business opportunity than anything else will. Just be prepared to go back to the drawing board – initial feedback may require you to change key assumptions.
Monitor progress with milestones. Create a chart that shows dates by which you plan to achieve major milestones. Include things like “launch website,” “Close 1st transaction,” “break even,” “Close 10th transaction,” etc. Hitting the milestones is important, but even more critical is adjusting your course when you don’t.
Use the buddy system. I’ve always been more focused and effective when I’ve had someone to talk to about my business. For some people this can be a mentor; for others a paid coach. For me, simply having a buddy who is smart and supportive and who holds me accountable for my wide-eyed entrepreneurial ambitions has done the trick. Knowing that you have to report adds a level of discipline to your work and may be just what you need to help you realize your start-up dreams for the We Provide The Cash business which was created by John Alexander.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
How to Lose Weight and Reduce Sexual Promiscuity and Just About Anything Else Worth Doing
By Tom Ziglar
Dad is famous for a lot of great quotes. Somehow, he has the “knack” for saying really big things in really simple ways that are easy to remember. One of my favorite quotes from Dad is this one:
“You are who you are and what you are because of what has gone into your mind. You can change who you are and what you are by changing what goes into your mind.” Zig Ziglar
In other words, what you put into your mind impacts everything you do! The chain of events works like this:
What goes into your mind determines your thoughts.
Your thoughts determine the words that you speak.
The words that you speak determine your actions.
Your actions determine your habits.
Your habits determine your character.
Your character determines your destiny.
I wish I had a really sophisticated reason as to why The Purity Diet worked for me. All I can say is I was fat for over 35 years and then I decided that I needed to focus on eating pure, unprocessed foods and not eating any artificial chemicals. My ability to stick to this idea was not because I have incredible will power or the pure food was easier and tastier, but because for six months before I even started the diet I was focused every day on putting the right things into my mind. Then, when the “idea” of the Purity Diet popped up in my mind, I started a quest to learn about all of the pure and best foods available and the benefits of them. I started talking about them to everyone and then I started making pure food choices. Before I even realized it, this became a habit and my taste buds even changed! Now eating pure is really a character quality I have, and I can tell you that my physical destiny has really changed since I have lost 80 pounds.
A new study shows that promiscuity in young girls goes up directly related to how much adult-themed, sexually-oriented TV they watch. Here is how the above principle plays out in the minds of young girls who put the wrong message into their heads. “Hmm, seems like all the cool and successful people are ‘fooling around.’ I think I will talk to my friend about it. Yeah, everybody is doing it, I think I will give it a try. I mean, why not, I will be careful…”
So, you see, the thought was inspired by what had gone into the mind and this led to words and then actions and so on. Of course, many argue that watching TV isn’t that big a deal and really doesn’t influence what people do. How much are Super Bowl ads again?
Dad boils all of this down into the Be, Do, and Have philosophy. You gotta Be before you can Do, and you gotta Do before you can Have. The Be part starts with what you put into your mind. Until you BEcome the right kind of person, DOing the right things consistently will be very difficult, and HAVING any type of consistent, long-term success will be nearly impossible.
Whatever you want to accomplish starts with what you put into your mind. Simple, I know. Might as well put the pure stuff in if you want to get pure stuff out.
Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and CEO of Ziglar. This article was taken from his blog, www.tomziglar.com.
Dad is famous for a lot of great quotes. Somehow, he has the “knack” for saying really big things in really simple ways that are easy to remember. One of my favorite quotes from Dad is this one:
“You are who you are and what you are because of what has gone into your mind. You can change who you are and what you are by changing what goes into your mind.” Zig Ziglar
In other words, what you put into your mind impacts everything you do! The chain of events works like this:
What goes into your mind determines your thoughts.
Your thoughts determine the words that you speak.
The words that you speak determine your actions.
Your actions determine your habits.
Your habits determine your character.
Your character determines your destiny.
I wish I had a really sophisticated reason as to why The Purity Diet worked for me. All I can say is I was fat for over 35 years and then I decided that I needed to focus on eating pure, unprocessed foods and not eating any artificial chemicals. My ability to stick to this idea was not because I have incredible will power or the pure food was easier and tastier, but because for six months before I even started the diet I was focused every day on putting the right things into my mind. Then, when the “idea” of the Purity Diet popped up in my mind, I started a quest to learn about all of the pure and best foods available and the benefits of them. I started talking about them to everyone and then I started making pure food choices. Before I even realized it, this became a habit and my taste buds even changed! Now eating pure is really a character quality I have, and I can tell you that my physical destiny has really changed since I have lost 80 pounds.
A new study shows that promiscuity in young girls goes up directly related to how much adult-themed, sexually-oriented TV they watch. Here is how the above principle plays out in the minds of young girls who put the wrong message into their heads. “Hmm, seems like all the cool and successful people are ‘fooling around.’ I think I will talk to my friend about it. Yeah, everybody is doing it, I think I will give it a try. I mean, why not, I will be careful…”
So, you see, the thought was inspired by what had gone into the mind and this led to words and then actions and so on. Of course, many argue that watching TV isn’t that big a deal and really doesn’t influence what people do. How much are Super Bowl ads again?
Dad boils all of this down into the Be, Do, and Have philosophy. You gotta Be before you can Do, and you gotta Do before you can Have. The Be part starts with what you put into your mind. Until you BEcome the right kind of person, DOing the right things consistently will be very difficult, and HAVING any type of consistent, long-term success will be nearly impossible.
Whatever you want to accomplish starts with what you put into your mind. Simple, I know. Might as well put the pure stuff in if you want to get pure stuff out.
Tom Ziglar is the proud son of Zig Ziglar and CEO of Ziglar. This article was taken from his blog, www.tomziglar.com.
Monday, December 29, 2008
What's Just as Important as Your Product?
By Suzanne Richardson
My hand was already reaching down to toss it in the trash... but, suddenly, I stopped.
I lifted the catalog back up... and examined the front cover again.
"Free Shipping - No Minimum Order."
Hmm, I thought. Maybe I'll just take another look inside and see what I can find.
I love free shipping. It can persuade me to buy something... even if I wasn't going to buy anything in the first place.
What sort of magic is at play here?
Sometimes your bonus is just as important as the product you're selling.
Take a look at any sales letter... or any infomercial... even some banner ads... and you're bound to find a bonus.
A bonus is the free special report you get when you sign up for a newsletter... the MP3 download you get when you buy a book... the 6-in-1 kitchen tool and set of precision steak knives you get when you order a Ginsu knife... or the free shipping you get when you order a Land's End fleece jacket.
Sometimes, as Bob pointed out, the bonus is that little extra push your customer needs in order to buy. A really good bonus shows her just how much value she is getting for her money.
In one example that Bob gave, a newsletter publisher compiled a "best of" collection of his most popular column. When he started offering the compilation as a bonus, subscription rates skyrocketed. Another newsletter publisher found that when he offered a reprint of his annual industry salary survey as a bonus for new subscribers, orders for new subscriptions increased 25 percent.
So the next time you come up with a sales offer, make sure you include a valuable bonus that can give your customer one more reason to buy.
My hand was already reaching down to toss it in the trash... but, suddenly, I stopped.
I lifted the catalog back up... and examined the front cover again.
"Free Shipping - No Minimum Order."
Hmm, I thought. Maybe I'll just take another look inside and see what I can find.
I love free shipping. It can persuade me to buy something... even if I wasn't going to buy anything in the first place.
What sort of magic is at play here?
Sometimes your bonus is just as important as the product you're selling.
Take a look at any sales letter... or any infomercial... even some banner ads... and you're bound to find a bonus.
A bonus is the free special report you get when you sign up for a newsletter... the MP3 download you get when you buy a book... the 6-in-1 kitchen tool and set of precision steak knives you get when you order a Ginsu knife... or the free shipping you get when you order a Land's End fleece jacket.
Sometimes, as Bob pointed out, the bonus is that little extra push your customer needs in order to buy. A really good bonus shows her just how much value she is getting for her money.
In one example that Bob gave, a newsletter publisher compiled a "best of" collection of his most popular column. When he started offering the compilation as a bonus, subscription rates skyrocketed. Another newsletter publisher found that when he offered a reprint of his annual industry salary survey as a bonus for new subscribers, orders for new subscriptions increased 25 percent.
So the next time you come up with a sales offer, make sure you include a valuable bonus that can give your customer one more reason to buy.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
What were your biggest disappointments in 2008?
Practically every company and individual resists analyzing their mistakes. That's a shame, because this is where the best learning comes from. I try and do this all of the time when working the Home Seller Assist program created by John Aexander and also known as We Provide The Cash.
No matter how well everything is going, we all make mistakes. The trick here is to examine what preceded them, what you could have done differently, and how you can prevent making the same mistakes in the future. Even though 2008 was the best year of my life (so far), I still had my share of disappointments, both personally and professionally. I won't bore you with the details.
As you did with your accomplishments in 2008, list your biggest disappointments - and then identify several takeaways for each one.
No matter how well everything is going, we all make mistakes. The trick here is to examine what preceded them, what you could have done differently, and how you can prevent making the same mistakes in the future. Even though 2008 was the best year of my life (so far), I still had my share of disappointments, both personally and professionally. I won't bore you with the details.
As you did with your accomplishments in 2008, list your biggest disappointments - and then identify several takeaways for each one.
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