One of my coaches sent this over to me this week.
We have invested a lot of energy discussing the importance of Social Media in my monthly Coaching Mastermind.
Take a few minutes and watch this video. It will unquestionably stimulate your creative thinking as you start your weekend.
Be sure to tell me what you [...]
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Christopher Chabris is a psychology professor at Union College in New York. Daniel Simons is a psychology professor at the University of Illinois. They are the authors of the new book “The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us.”
I saw this article while traveling with my daughter last week. I was intrigued [...]
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One of the coaches from my PerfectBizBuilder Coaching team sent this over to me and I thought it offered a pretty amazing perspective on just how much opportunity actually exists for us all.
I KNOW times SEEM tough right now for many. But I’ve got to tell you that just as in the past, economic [...]
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By now it is clear to you that much of what determines your ultimate success is 'in your head'.
Naturally there are outside circumstances and challenges like the economy, competition, relatonships, your health and so forth. But its the extent to which you are able to 'manage' your thoughts and beliefs that actually determines how to [...]
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One of our members shared this with me and I was so captivated by it I wanted to share it with you.
This animated video presentation is adapted from Dan Pink’s talk at the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and reveals the hidden truths behind what really drives and motivates people. It is quite similar to [...]
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I’m a movie buff. I like movies of all kinds.
I often notice scenes that are relevant to the work we’re doing with business builders here at ThePerfectBizFinder.
I saw this one recently, really enjoyed it and thought you’d be encouraged and motivated by it.
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I came across this video today and can honestly say I can not have communicated it any better than ‘MotivatorMan’ did.
Enjoy!
Great stuff isn’t it? Simple, direct, effective.
I’ve been exploring the power of illustrations recently. Mostly as an alternative to the ‘talking head’ approach to my presentations
What do you think?
Let [...]
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In an almost unimaginable ‘coincidence’, two days after I (re)posted Sir Ken Robinson’s 2006 TED presentation on learning and creativity, I received a notice of this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk.
Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where everyone’s [...]
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I’m a big fan of Sir Ken Robinson and his work on creativity and education. Because much of what I am teaching here on ThePerfectBizFinder Blog has to do with ‘re-thinking’ what’s possible for yourself, I believe his material, is relevant.
I found this 20 minute presentation about a year ago and think it puts [...]
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Here is a great new video interview with Derek Johnson, young mogul entrepreneur and founder of Tatango.
It’s great stuff. Enjoy
Be sure to let me know what you think by commenting below.
Did you learn anything?
Have any inspirations?
Let me hear them.
I’m standing for all that’s possible for you in life and business.
Sincerely,
Steve
PS – I interviewed Derek [...]
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A little while back I shared a video lesson and free report I'd written on 'Mindmapping' as a way to manage complexity in business.
In case you missed it, a mindmap is a visual representation of a thought process and became instantly popular as a creative, innovative and efficient alternative to linear notation.
Tony Buzan is the [...]
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It probably comes as no surprise that I am a big fan of my good friend Bob Parsons, founder and CEO of GoDaddy.
Bob publishes a video blog which provides down-to-earth business building success tips.
Here’s one of my favorites:
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Bob’s [...]
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Where do people get the idea that in order to be in business FOR themselves, they need to do it all BY themselves.
Do YOU believe that?
I hope not…
Now I’m not really referring to whether or not you have any employees or contractors working with you. By now I’m sure it’s clear to you that [...]
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“$549,784.82 on complete autopilot…”
“…easy $10k per month working from home…”
“$174k in 30 days using this…”
I have a lot of people in ThePerfectBizFinder Program who ask me if these stories are true.
A lot of people figure since I’ve built so many successful businesses over the past 39 years I might have some insight into this question. [...]
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If you are using a “task list” to manage your time this lesson is going to change everything for you.
Most of all you will learn how to use your calendar as a powerful tool which guarantees daily accomplishment and success.
Imagine everyday as measured collection of accomplishments in service of your goals and ultimately your purpose.
Here’s [...]
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You probably have already guessed that I am a HUGE fan of TED.com. This morning I was scanning through some recently published updates and found this amazing presentation.
Dan Pink has changed the way companies view the modern workplace. He is currently working on a new book on the science and economics of motivation. You [...]
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Before you continue reading this article I want you to stop and without thinking about it too much, make a list of the 5 people you consider yourself to be closest to right now.
The 5 people you spend the most time with. The 5 people most “involved” with your life.
Don’t evaluate or ponder [...]
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One of the areas people really struggle with is the expectations they set for themselves and their business. Usually this has to do with the role you choose to play in the business or the rate your business produces the results you’re expecting.
When you set and maintain the wrong expectations for yourself and your business [...]
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Today I have a vitally important principle to share with you. Watch this video first then read the rest of the article:
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You may recall the story I told you about how I conceived of The Perfect Biz Finder.
It all [...]
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Relevant \ˈre-lə-vənt\ – having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand.
As you’ve learned thus far in order to realize the success you expect, not ‘just any’ business or business opportunity will deliver. In order to succeed in business you must be investing your self in a business that is relevant to you.
In [...]
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Whether you are already in business or not consider the story I shared with you in this video and relate it to your day to day experience of the business you really want to have.
The ability to observe these distinctions [...]
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Are you like me, the kind of person who likes to do it all yourself….
Have you ever found yourself saying, thinking or feeling like you’d be better of just doing it yourself?
Or…
Have you ever felt like you are working your ever-luvin tail off and just can’t seem to make everything work out the way [...]
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The other day I introduced you to my friend Mike Dillard and his terrific Magnetic Sponsoring program for building your perfect MLM business.
Here is a fantastic testimonial for this program I just got from Mike. It really illustrates the way Magnetic Sponsoring address the unique challenges that exist in the MLM industry:
[...]
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“Rudy”. Do you remember that movie? Did you see it? If you didn’t then you should go out and rent it….NO…BUY IT… and watch it this weekend. if you have kids, have them watch it with you. It is without question one of the most inspiring stories in human history.
I [...]
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I was recently reminded of this terrific article written by Tom Peters, the American write on business practices best known for his book, “In Search of Excellence”. It was published in ‘FastCompany’ magazine in December of 2007.
It had a big impact in on me and I’m betting you’ll get a lot out of it too.
It’s [...]
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Here are a few of my favorite quotes from this video:
“If you’re going to be here, then there’s necessity to make a difference.”
“I want the world to be better because I was here.”
“If you’re not making someone elses life better, then you’re wasting your time”
“I want to represent possibility…you really can create [...]
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It probably comes as no surprise that I am a big fan of Mike Dillard, networking expert and creator of “Magnetic Sponsoring“, “MLM Traffic Formula” and founder of “Better Networker”.
The reason is quite simple. Over the years, I’ve seen more people struggle with creating success in Network Marketing than in any other business simply [...]
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I remember my high-school shop teacher used to always say this.
Someone (yes sometimes me) would do something really dumb in shop and he would emerge from his office shaking his head back and forth in disdain….muttering with some sort of unidentifiable accent….”common sense is very uncommon…”
As time went by I learned that this is true…common [...]
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WELCOME to
The Entrepreneurial Success Secrets
Video Training Program!
I’m thrilled you’re here and I’m committed to helping you apply the information in this free series to generating the success your want.
The Entrepreneurial Success Secrets Video Training Program is a collection of video and article lessons combined with illustrative stories that I’ve complied from the nearly [...]
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My friend Lisa Lane Bryant sent this over today. I thought it was so relevant to you I decided to post it here.
Why We Give Up On Secret Dreams & How To Resurrect Them
By Lisa Lane Bryant.
I know you have a secret dream.
It’s in the back of your mind right now.
But, you have not [...]
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I recently had an opportunity to host a terrific TeleClass with Kevin Thompson the founder of “Maximum Response Inc.”
It was without a doubt some of the best training for wanna-be online business successes I’ve heard yet.
Even though I was hosting the call, I ended up take over 20 pages of notes. Not neatly written [...]
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I hosted a fantastic interview this morning and could not wait to share it with you.
Kyle Battis is a highly successful small business owner who started out in fitness and now manages several wildly successful home-based internet, businesses.
He literally transformed his passion for helping others achieve the fitness lifestyles they wanted ‘the old fashioned way’ [...]
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Earlier this year I was invited to speak as a guest on Manny Goldman’s bi-monthly Personal Growth webinar.
It was a terrific, well attended event and the feedback we received has been extraordinary.
In this webinar I reveal:
The key market ‘mega trends’ creating a limitless number of opportunities for you to take control of you future and [...]
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I am frequently asked what I think about the Direct Sales / Network Marketing (MLM) industry and whether or not I think you can create a solid, long lasting business with this kind of business model.
The short answer to the question is, “Yes, I do. BUT there are a number of important conditions” that [...]
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At the end of this article I’m going to link you to a site where you’ll learn how to completely eliminate risk.
But before I do….
Have you ever thought about the distinction between….
Uncertainty VS. Risk
I didn’t used to….and it cost me BIG.
Both can cause big trouble in the search for your perfect business.
Both can wreak havoc [...]
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The other day I sent you an email with a link to this free special report I did about Mind-Mapping.
So many of you responded and grabbed your copy and gave me such terrific feedback that I decided it would be best to publish it along with the video 'lesson' for here for you as well.
(You’ll [...]
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Today I want to tell you a quick story which reveals an important principle about change that will help you get what you want.
If you learn this lesson and command the principle, it will equip you to build a recession-proof, depression-
proof, crisis-proof business.
You may recall that I accompany my ballerina daughter to her lessons [...]
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Have you ever felt like you’re ready to quit?
Just give up on the whole idea of finding and building a business?
Give up on the idea of securing true wealth and financial security for yourself and your children…
Are you frustrated beyond words?
fed-up…disappointed….disillusioned….disheartened….
Wondering why in the heck it seems that everything is so dang difficult?
It’s OK. [...]
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I want to share a story I found today that is just another illustration that pretty much anything is possible.
It’s the story of 2 brothers without any business background who created a $100M per year T-shirt & apparel enterprise beginning literally on the streets of Boston.
Here is a bit of their story as told on [...]
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Have you ever heard the expression “inspect what you expect” before?
It’s an expression you may want to write down and post on your computer screen, on your calendar or leave on your desk because it could cost you tons of moolah if you forget it.
Let me explain why…
Can you see that no matter what [...]
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One of the most challenging areas for me as I first got started was hiring the right people at the right time.
Sometimes I got lucky…but…
Sometimes I hired the right person at the wrong time.
Sometimes I hired the wrong person at the right time.
Sometimes I even hired the wrong person at the wrong time.
Trust me on [...]
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Today I am going to show you exactly how to address the 6 Buying Motives and 5 Buying Decisions that every customer uses for each and every purchase they make. It’s a great lesson!
You’ll want to watch this video all the way through.
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Why do some businesses just seem to grow and grow unabated by economic turmoil or other circumstances while others struggle?
Why do some business owners seem to operate wildly successful businesses effortlessly, without struggle or strain while others seem to battle just to stay alive each and everyday?
Today I want to teach you one simple principle [...]
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There are some things in life that seem like they are really ‘complicated’ or ‘risky’; being a parent, investing in the stock market and running a business of your own for instance.
When you look more closely though, you find that nothing could be further from the truth. These are all pretty simple, straight [...]
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As you read this post, keep in mind that my commitment is to provide you the most valuable and insightful information available to help you find the perfect business for you. One that ignites your passions and delivers the joy-filled, successful and rewarding life you desire.
A favorite early Saturday morning ritual of mine [...]
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Guru Mastermind founder Eben Pagan and I connected recently to speak about why people struggle in business.
In it we share some of our individual insights and I describe practical ways in which people can overcome the subconscious success saboteurs.
I know you will get a lot out of it. Click below to listen:
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It probably comes as no surprise that I am a big fan of my good friend Bob Parsons, founder and CEO of GoDaddy. Bob publishes a video blog which provides 5 down-to-earth business building tips.
He released one today that gives you 5 Tips on how to make the ‘troubled economy’ work for you:
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She was a little startled by seeing the Cheshire Cat sitting on a bough in a tree a few yards off. The Cat only grinned when it saw Alice.
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the [...]
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As promised, here is my step-by-step system for finding your perfect business – Guaranteed.
Watch this short video and then click the link below to get start today.
Click here to go immediately to my special report
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This lesson gives you 4 practical actions you can take right now to immediately advance your success in life and business.
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