Inspiration, Motivation and Purpose. Blue Collar to No Collar with Mark Rumps

The GPS in your car and in your mind are not that different and I explain why and how to use them to get you to success. LaunchwithMark.com

People need to realize that employees are expendable. To set your own price you need to run your own show. Are you doing that? If not it is because the other thing I talk about and that is the fact that people are lazy. Do the job you agree to do for the price you … Continue reading Employees are expendable. There, I said it. →

Don't complicate things! Make it easy to do business with you. I recount an experience I just had calling a car dealership. Terrible! LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

We are so conditioned to sell our time when in fact we should be selling value. I give a few examples. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

You don't need a website AT ALL to set up your calendar and start getting calls done. That's right, no matter what people say you can do this for FREE. NO MONEY. I'll take you through a few easy steps and it won't cost you anything. Ready to get started? Let's get Calendly going! LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM … Continue reading How to set up a call calendar FOR FREE. With NO WEBSITE. →

Broke is a situation and poor is a mindset. Broke simply means you don't currently have enough money but being poor means you don't THINK you will have enough money ever. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

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What makes you tick? What gets you going? Side hustle nation is on the move and ready to bring extra money to your life. Barbell1223@gmail.com

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? If it isn't what you want, change it! Barbell1223@gmail.com

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Instead of trying to be everything to everybody, be the best thing for only some people. You won't be able to help anyone if you are not specific on what you do and people aren't invested in what you are doing. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

For those that don't know, I got my start on YouTube and still post there regularly. Are you heading over to YouTube? There are some good things you should do and some things that are not going to help you. Here are a few tips. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

That's right, it might not work for you. You may have to do something different than you started doing but so what? Would you rather live in quiet desperation hoping to win the lottery? Success comes to those who won't quit. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

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Is a university degree a good idea for everyone? I hear people all the time making a big deal about getting a college degree. College only gets you ready to go to a job that you may not like. In fact, 75% of people are not working in their field of study. Does that make … Continue reading Should everyone go to college? →

When you go in providing value with nothing expected in return, you will make more money than you ever thought possible. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

If you don't know who your target market is, how can you help them? You also have to market your product or service to where they people you are looking for are. I would not market to teenagers at JC Penny. Know where the people are you want to reach. Also, if you are unsure … Continue reading Know your audience and where they are. →

You want to be successful but you don't really want it. You only kind of want it. You don't want it enough to sell your TV and grind. You don't want it to bad it drives you everyday. You need to work on your craft constantly and love it. If you don't, what you are … Continue reading YOU are the reason you aren't doing what you want. →

Don't sell you time, sell value. When someone pays you they are not paying for that hour they are getting, they are paying for the 1000s of hours you have put in to get to that point. Don't ever forget this idea. Provide value, not time. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

You must sow seeds before you can reap a crop of success. I just too the initiative to try to get on the speaker list at an industry event. This is my story of sowing and reaping. It can take years for a seed to germinate but don't despair, the time will pass anyway. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

In life we only have so much time and we misplace our priorities. We think a job is the most important thing but in fact TIME is the most important thing. We pass up many opportunities because of our job. Let's not do that anymore. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

The next time opportunity knocks, answer the door! Too many times we say no and then regret it later. I recount the story of when I was given what could have been a huge opportunity and turned it down flat. What might have come of that? I will never know. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

There were people who had to go out in the snow and go to jobs paying $12/hr or less. Was that you? Is it worth it? Sure, you may need the money today but are you working on a way to get out of that so you don't have to go to work in huge … Continue reading Did you work on your purpose during the snow storm? →

The words you say to others and to yourself can change your life. You will live up to what you say, your brain makes sure of it. Don't say the wrong things or it can impact your success. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

You want things to change but you don't know how to make that happen? You simply need to get started and show up in a major way constantly. Whatever industry you are in is the first place to start because you already have a large amount of knowledge. Start where you are and build from … Continue reading Your message can change the world. →

When you start something new it not only changes others lives but it also changes your life. In the doing is satisfaction and change for everyone but you have to get started for that to happen. You don't have to be great at anything, you just need passion and people will see that. Ready? LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Remember the show, Let's Make A Deal? Well, sometimes you are going to get people who want to play that with you. It could also be that person IS you. Do you do that? You cannot have an abundance mindset while playing this way. Money needs to circulate. Circulate it and don't ask others to … Continue reading Don't play Let's Make A Deal. →

There is a documentary out about the minimum wage and the tipped wage which in some states is only $2.13/hr. There are people that are trying to get this to be increased but I don't think that is a good use of time. You will never make it in your life if all you worry … Continue reading Never be concerned about the minimum wage. →

There are 3 main reasons people won't get started on their dreams. They could but they won't. What are they and how do you overcome them? LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Imposter syndrome is when people think they are not good enough for anyone to watch them or listen to them or to do business with them. This is absolutely not true and to avoid this you simply need to put yourself out there. Want to be on TV? Send your station an email about what … Continue reading Put yourself out there even if it is difficult. →

You can't change the world or even your own life unless you are willing to speak up when you have something to say. You want to make a big impact? Say big things, do big things and think big things. I constantly speak out against the trucking industry and the fact that it expects drivers … Continue reading Say what you have to say. Speak up! →

There comes a time when you just have to have faith that if you get started on something it will work out. The question is this: Do you believe in yourself more than I believe in you? Your family and friends will likely not support you and if they do, consider yourself lucky. At some … Continue reading Do you believe in you? →

I talk about the story I heard of the guy who travels the US in his RV with his family. Why? He got a diagnosis of 6 months to live years ago. He decided he didn't want to wait any more. Why do we wait? What are we waiting to happen? Get started on the … Continue reading What are we waiting for? →

Should you be the Walmart of everything and give a refund to anyone that wants it? NO. Why? We are trying to change lives here, people looking for a way out are not nearly as motivated as someone ready to do whatever it takes. Burn your bridges and move forward no matter what. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Do you work so many hours in a day that you never see your family? Let me ask you, what is the point of that? You are put here to do something great but how can you do that if you are work all the time? I want to tell you about a truck driver … Continue reading Are your kids work orphans? A case study. →

Remember, solve problems and get paid. What should you charge for solving those problems? The sky is the limit but there are a few factors that go into figuring out what you should charge. It is hard to know what is fair and what is gouging people. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

You think you can't use a podcast that is broadcast around the world because you sell bikes in your local area? You are a local bakery? You might even sell cars as an employee. DOESN'T MATTER. I will show you how to harness the power of the internet to provide value to 100s of people … Continue reading MASTERCLASS: Podcasting for employees and local businesses. →

There comes a time when you have done enough thinking and telling people you are going to do something. It is time to take action or nothing is going to change. Telling something is not the same as doing something. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

People sometimes are their own worst enemy and they need to get out of their own way. Nothing in life is easy but you know what is hard? Being broke, not having time to do anything. Hating your job and not having time for your family. That is hard. DECIDE AND DO. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

A friend of mine on YouTube has attracted an internet troll and it has basically shut down his channel. Why? We put way too much stock in trolls and haters and no stock in those that appreciate what we are doing. This troll will never be your client, block them and move on. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Don't be quieted by those around you, don't let society dictate what you will and won't do. You know what others have planned for you? Not much. To become successful you have to take that first step, go out on your own and do things others are unwilling to do. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Working all year for the average wage in America is a drag and it drains you. I explain why it is easier to make $50000 a month than it is to make $50000 a year. Will this happen the month after you start going after your dream? No. The time will pass no matter if … Continue reading Why it is easier to make $50000 a month than $50000 a year. →

I heard from someone who said they would like to change their life but they don't really have any free time. What does that mean? What is free time to you? If your job is taking all of your time it is time to rethink your life. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

You can put your flag anywhere and plant it wherever so don't pick a place that is not good for you or your clients. You need to be your best to do your best work and you need to work with quality clients that can pay you. If you want to help people volunteer. Give … Continue reading You choose where to plant your flag. →

When you are on LinkedIn or any place really you get people trying to sell their product. The problem is, they try to sell you before they even take the time to find out what you need. What problem do you solve and how can it help the person you are talking to right then? … Continue reading Don't sell before you know what problem people need solved. A LinkedIn story. →

I recently heard of a woman who had to go to the emergency room but yet was still concerned about returning emails on her unpaid free time that work had sent her. This, my friends, is ridiculous. Your priority, which people always say but don't mean, should be family. Get out of that cycle. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

I had another person pass away recently and I cannot be more clear in the fact that you should go for it. Go for your dreams. Don't let them die with you. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Every year I pick up and read “Think and Grow Rich” which may be the most important book about success ever written. I recommend you do the same. I want to touch on a point in that book about mindset. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Many people will be making resolutions but I think you should just get started. Why do you need a special day to get moving on your dreams? Get started today, whatever day that is. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

In a recent article I read, a reporter was bemoaning the fact that she had all this college debt and never made more than $42K in a year. She said Homer Simpson is not possible anymore as he supported a family on one income. I am here to tell you as long as you think … Continue reading One person income household. Is it possible? →

While talking to a car salesman he was surprised to find out I don't have a business card. A business card is to indicate what you do for a business that you don't own, your title there. The title is given to you by your employer. To become an entrepreneur you need to change your … Continue reading Why I don't have a business card. →