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Advertising: Slam Bam vs. Literary Ads
There is another set of options regarding the style of writing ads. With the understanding that there are basically two kinds of ads:1) Direct Response, meaning that you are directing an immediate response,2) Image Enhancing ads, meaning that you are trying to instill an image of irresistibility that will be remembered when they are ready to act on your product.There are even two basic ways to style these two kinds of ad writing. The first we'll call "Sl

nerated revenue - but neither aligned with my 'criteria' for success.

Metal, Plastic or Leather? - Metal, Plastic or Leather?
Once you’ve made the choice to promote your business with engraved or printed keyrings, you have to start looking at keyring materials. There are three basic types of printed keyring textiles – metal, plastic and leather. There are hybrids as well, like those that contain metal and leather as well as metal and plastic. Which is best for your business?Very Small BudgetIf you need a lot of promotional items and a very small budget, you may think keyrings are out of your price range. Not so,

I was talking to a friend of mine who had invested in a very high end coaching program last year. As I was asking him about his experience and what incentivized him to invest in his growth he said, 'I knew if I really wanted to take my game to a whole new level, I had to do things VERY differently. Even though the coaching was good, it was surrounding myself with 8 other people that were challenging ME to play the game full-out that was the payoff.' This is a guy who consistently generates a high six to seven figure income each year.

It got me thinking about how I played my game in 2006. I already surround myself with people playing a bigger game every year. I have a mastermind group who constantly challenges me to think bigger. But what specifically did I do that helped me double my income this year, get asked to speak at multiple conferences and produce three new programs?

Here are my 'Ten Insights to Playing a Bigger Game'

1. Be ruthless with your time.
Whenever I'm coaching a client or giving an interview, people ask me my secret to accomplishing so much. It's ruthless time management. I only say yes to things that align with my goals, values and high payoff activities. It may sound harsh but it's what works. Two opportunities I said no to that were hard but lightened my load: letting go of running the networking group in Los Angeles and turning down an all expense paid trip to Australia. Both generated revenue - but neither aligned with my 'criteria' for success.

The Ten Easiest Ways To Lose Your Customers
Most of us are involved in some form of business acquisition for our respective companies. We all know that winning business often requires a significant investment in time, resources and energy and that the thrill of the chase is an exciting one. Isn’t it a shame that sometimes the customer, who you worked so hard to win, cancels the order during the initial stages because someone somewhere has let them down.The sequence of events is often typical – an ‘important’ meeting of department heads is set up

with 8 other people that were challenging ME to play the game full-out that was the payoff.' This is a guy who consistently generates a high six to seven figure income each year.

Here are my 'Ten Insights to Playing a Bigger Game'

Be A Great Feedback Facilitator
The feedback facilitator should provide a brief introduction about his background. This is to assure the group about his competence and professionalism in directing the session.The feedback facilitator should also have the detailed bio of all the participants.It is preferable to have another person to take down and later transcribe the minutes of the session.It is very important to set out the parameters and the background of the discussion.The duration of the feedback session has

s me to think bigger. But what specifically did I do that helped me double my income this year, get asked to speak at multiple conferences and produce three new programs?

Here are my 'Ten Insights to Playing a Bigger Game'

Tips For Finding A Commercial Real Estate Agent
When it comes to finding the right commercial real estate agent, it’s not easy. The right agent can mean the difference between saving literally thousands of dollars in commission as well as making you millions of dollars. The right agent can save you time, which is money.Questions to ask an agentWhen you are ready to hire a commercial real estate agent, ask some key questions. First, ask the agent to send you information about himself or herself. By looking at the agent’s promotional materials a

shing so much. It's ruthless time management. I only say yes to things that align with my goals, values and high payoff activities. It may sound harsh but it's what works. Two opportunities I said no to that were hard but lightened my load: letting go of running the networking group in Los Angeles and turning down an all expense paid trip to Australia. Both generated revenue - but neither aligned with my 'criteria' for success.

Profit and Loss Account Basics
What is a profit and loss account?The profit and loss account (p&l) is usually presented as a statement and it shows the trading activity and associated expenditure of an organisation over a defined period of time. A typical p&l will contain the following:SalesThis is the turnover of the business, the main source of income from sales of products or services. This figure is always net of taxes as these are payable to the government and do not form part of the inco

nerated revenue - but neither aligned with my 'criteria' for success.

2. Focus on what you DO want.
I've manifested everything from a dream trip to Europe to attracting speaking opportunities and powerful marketing alliances. It wasn't always that way. Years ago I would ruminate about what I didn't want. I use a few tools to keep my brain power focused on what I want more of. I have a written business and marketing plan, well-defined goals and I even have a vision board in my office. Earlier this year I added a 5 Series metallic grey BMW to the board. It's the same one that I drove into my garage right before Xmas. When you focus on what you want more of (instead of the problems, obstacles and challenges) it's amazing all of the good things that will show up in your life.

3. Surround yourself with people who are playing a bigger game than you.
There is a saying, 'Your income is the average of the five people you are surrounded by.' If you stay in your comfort zone, your revenue and results will stay there too. Invest in mentors, programs, and seminars that will give you access to people playing a bigger game. Even one idea that comes from someone with a different mindset can pay off in spades. Every time I hang out with people whose game is bigger than mine I leave with a golden nugget - and it's paid off in the thousands!

4. Take BIG risks.
One attribute that separates strugglers from the outrageously successful is the willingness to take big risks. Not just any risks though - calculated risks! These are the risks that you have to say 'Oh boy, here I go' and take a BIG GULP! I call it the scary factor. If it's not scary, you are probably aren't playing big enough - just like your income. I've taken my share of big risks this year. Some paid off

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I have always loved Salvadore Dali’s artistic works, and it recently occurred to me that he was a branding genius. Dali instantly knew how to brand himself something like Donald Trump has done, and his name and his works are still well-known.

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