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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 Make an offer!

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 getting a degree from a college worth it? Should we be telling people that everyone needs to go to college to be successful? NO. Going $60000 in debt to make $40000 a year doesn't make any sense. You can make $40000 a year driving for Uber with no degree and even no high school … Continue reading "Is a university degree worth it?"

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 hire people if you need."

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 "Do not complain. Just do."

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 the snow storm motivate you to get started?"

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 "Use the knowledge you already have to make a difference."

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 "Know your worth, this isn't 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 "You can't think big if you are worried about a raise in 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 "Get over impostor syndrome by taking a chance on yourself."

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 "You can't change anything if you aren't willing to speak out."

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 yourself more than I 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 "Why is the future better than right now?"

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 children work orphans?"

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 "Why anyone in any industry can benefit from a podcast."

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 "$50000 a month or $50000 a year. Your choice. Why it is easier per month."

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 set your price, you choose your hours."

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 "Find out what people need BEFORE you try to sell them something."

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 "Is Homer Simpson not attainable?"

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 "People are surprised to find out that I don't have a business card."

I get this question all the time. I was talking to my niece at Christmas and she was asking me about what I do and we got on the discussion of purpose. She didn't know her purpose. What if you don't know what your purpose is in this world? Well, there is a solution for … Continue reading "I am not sure what my purpose is. Now what?"

This is more information about the differences between podcasting your message and putting your message out on YouTube. There is no right or wrong, it depends on your goals, what your message is and many other factors. I just scratch the surface here, working together will get you the most information. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

This will be the first in a several part series on the differences between YouTube and a podcast. I want to stress the main one is that you own the podcast feed while you don't own YouTube and at any time YouTube can decide to remove your channel, demonitize it or take down a video … Continue reading "Podcasting versus YouTube. Which should you choose?"

I get asked how long success takes. I don't know but if you are willing to work for 50 years at a job you don't like why aren't you willing to put in anytime on yourself? It may take a year, 2 years or 5 years. So what? You must sow before you can reap. … Continue reading "Hey Mark, how long is this going to take?"

Once you realize how valuable your time is you will charge accordingly. Time is the most precious resource you have. No one can get any more of it and we all have the same 24 hours in a day. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

If you have a vision for your future don't let anyone talk you out of it. I bring you a story of a man who didn't let anything stop him and how you shouldn't, either. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

Everything you need you already have. You don't need fancy tech or a college degree. Persistence wins more races than college. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

I want to bring you the story of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. I am asking you to do what they do, bring value to people. The more people you help, the more money you make. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM

The truth can hurt but there are times when it needs to be said so the words of it can sink in. Wherever you are it is because of the choices you have made up to this point. LAUNCHWITHMARK.COM