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ABOUT THIS EPISODE For nearly two decades, Erik Swanson has successfully coached and mentored thousands of top-performing business and corporation teams throughout the country. Also known as “The Habitudes Coach,” he is a best-selling author, motivator, corporate trainer as well as a public speaker who has shared the stage with many great mentors throughout the industry including those from the Think and Grow Rich Society and the Millionaire Summit Tour. Erik has a unique way of engaging, inspiring, and motivating his audience to set actionable goals and embark on a path to achieve those goals.   Erik has worked with countless business executives throughout many industries, held dozens of seminars and workshops and has spoken with dozens of teams throughout the corporate industry, in sales, management, and beyond. He has an innate way of marrying technical topics with story-telling, humor, and fun. When he's not giving powerful speeches to thousands of people, he can often be found teaching kids in schools and church groups the power of good habits and attitudes through his Habitude Training program.   Please welcome Erik “Mr. Awesome” Swanson to the show!   Links:   http://www.universalseminars.com/#!erik-swanson/czzu https://www.linkedin.com/in/universalseminars https://twitter.com/UnivSeminars https://www.facebook.com/HabitudeWarrior/   Books:   Secret Habitudes: 50 Secret Habitudes – Quotes & Notes   Direct Link: http://www.universalseminars.com/#!secret-habitudes-book/c15i5   Register for the Habitudes Conference http://www.Habitudesconference.com   Free Books From Erik!   Download the app Habitude Warrior App on Google Play or iTunes http://www.habitudewarrior.com/#!habitude-warrior-app/c1y0w

Damion Lupo is the CEO of Total Control Financial, Inc. in Austin Texas. He has a long history as an entrepreneur and started his first enterprise at age 11 with the help of his parents, who he employed. Since then he's owned more than thirty companies including an insurance agency, a venture capital business, a coaching and consulting firm, as well as several real estate investments and development companies.   Damion holds a 3rd-degree black belt in Ichikan Aikido, a 1st-degree black belt in Kajukido, Bugakai Aikido, and holds a 5th-degree black belt in the martial art he founded, Yokido. He also is the founder of Black Belt Wealth which combines the principles of Aikido with strategies on finance, wealth, and abundance. He wrote Reinvented Life with co-author Christopher C Ashby to give you the tools you need to reinvent yourself through true life stories.   Damion Lupo is a highly-sought after financial consultant, an expert on financial markets, unconscious pattern motivation, and the psychology of money. He gets to the root of his clients' financial issues and teaches them to empower themselves and to have vision. He subscribes to the theory that you can attain financial freedom by simplifying things and working with truth, growth, and visualization.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/damionlupo http://yokido.org/about-damion/ http://totalcontrolfinancial.com/ https://twitter.com/damionlupo https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvHYMZqkaSEGO1IqhILU8Aw https://www.facebook.com/totalcontrolfinancial/ https://www.instagram.com/disruptwallst/  https://www.amazon.com/Damion-Lupo/e/B009MA64OK https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/black-belt-wealth/id1070024620?mt=2 http://www.reinventedlife.com/   Subscribe to the Make Money on Your Terms Podcast!   Are you an eager entrepreneur looking for great ways to add multiple streams of income to your business?  Make Money on Your Terms podcast shares insider secrets and advice to help you make money on your terms! If you love the content we're sharing in each episode, head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe and leave us a review! With your help, we can help thousands more entrepreneurs build the life they've always wanted – by making money on their own terms!   Grab your copy of my latest book:    Cracking the Code to Successfully Selling on Amazon        For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms.com.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Chris Claflin joins us on the show today and shares his story about how he went from prepping for dentistry school to turning his attention to the stock market and investing industry. His story is a rather unique one. While in pre-dentistry school, he was preparing to propose to his lovely wife, but needed to earn some extra money to buy her the beautiful ring she deserved. Throughout his research, he discovered a casino card counting team based out of MIT and began learning how to count cards. From there, he turned a few hundred dollars into over $1,000. In 2011, after purchasing his girlfriend, now wife, the wedding ring every woman dreams about – he invested the rest of his casino earnings into the stock market.   Now, Chris is a full-time father, husband, and trader. He has agreed to join our show and talk about his experience, what inspired him to become an investor, and tips to help other aspiring investors.   Please welcome Chris Claflin to the show!   Links:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-claflin-2212478a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZlUJT-COy0&app=desktop http://www.unchartedpodcast.com/

ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Will Tjernlund is a Fulfillment by Amazon Expert who has generated millions of dollars by selling products on ecommerce sites like Amazon and eBay as well as his own webstores. Will started his career as an ecommerce seller and marketer by following in his brother's footsteps, learning the tricks of the trade from his brother, Andrew, as well as spending countless hours reading articles and reports as well as watching webinars and listening to podcasts. Since 2014, Will and his brother have generated over $10 million dollars in online sales through savvy marketing and selling techniques.   Today, Will spends a majority of his time educating others on how to build, market, and scale their online ecommerce businesses – without hiring staff – through helpful online tools, VA's, and other useful tips that he has learned over the years to build his successful business.   Please welcome Will Tjernlund to the show!   Links:   http://fbaexpert.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wtjern http://www.webretailer.com/lean-commerce/fba-private-label-will-tjernlund/ https://www.facebook.com/Fulfillment-by-Amazon-360841384103381/ https://twitter.com/wtjern https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc64SmmH9WTHwv-4B5KmF-Q

ABOUT THIS EPISODE     Every great success, believe it or not, started with a simple step of faith. No matter what area of life or endeavor, if you want to go forward, you need to take action instead of just being a spectator in order to get to your goal. In this episode, I bring to you a woman who has made incredible steps and strides as an entrepreneur, a designpreneur for that matter. Her name is Sarah Cogan. Sarah has indeed gone a long way in her journey as a designpreneur not only to fulfill her dreams but also to help other people find their sense of direction and fulfillment. Being an actor who eventually found herself losing her voice gave her the challenge of her life. How she cope up and hurdled those life changing obstacles will tell you the kind of person she is now.   If you want to discover more about Sarah, be sure to listen to the whole interview to learn more about:   What made Sarah take that first life changing step in her life and career What she loves about being an entrepreneur Why entrepreneurship is not for everybody Her personal picks of resources for entrepreneurs Sarah's perspective about college education Her life changing decisions The biggest obstacle she ever faced Her advice for someone who is just starting out and more... Resources mentioned in this interview: Inc MagazineFizzle.co - https://fizzle.coBNI  - http://www.bni.com/  Where to Learn more about SarahVisit her website: http://www.sarahcogan.com/

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Cheryl Snapp Connor is one of the most influential women in the tech industry and has been a powerhouse entrepreneur since 1989. Today, she is the founder and CEO of SnappConner PR, the developer of Content University™, and she is a trustee and member of the Utah Technology Council's Executive Committee. She has contributed to, as well as featured and recognized by numerous publications including Inc. Magazine and the Forbes Entrepreneurs channel.   Most recently, Cheryl has been named as one of the world's Top 20 Business Thought Leaders to Follow by ClearPoint Strategies in 2014, and since 2008, she has been listed in Signal Peak's v100 list every year. Cheryl is a powerhouse entrepreneur, thought leader, and an inspiration to thousands of women across the United States.   Please welcome Cheryl Snapp Conner to the show!    Links:   http://snappconner.com/ http://www.inc.com/author/cheryl-snapp-conner http://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylsnappconner/#16c473d1c7a0 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylsnappconner https://twitter.com/CherylSnapp https://www.facebook.com/snappconner?fref=ts https://www.linkedin.com/company/snapp-conner-pr https://twitter.com/snappconner

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Who is Manny Lopez?    While many would probably stick their heads to keep a six-figure income job, Manny Lopez is the guy who gave up his career to pursue his dream instead of building somebody else's dream.    You'd probably think that it's the craziest thing a husband with a pregnant wife would do, months before the birth of his child, but Manny's confidence and positive attitude drowns all the negativities and his appetite for risk in order to achieve his ultimate goal is unbelievable.    That's exactly what his message to all would be entrepreneurs is. Dare to face the odds and believe that you can.   Don't miss out on this highly informative and inspiring interview. Be sure to listen and learn:    How Manny got started into entrepreneurship The Aha moment - when and how he knew it's time to leave a six-figure job How he overcame his struggles and hurdles to success Why you shouldn't focus on what other people thinks about you Why it's important to have a mobile presence Tips on network building The importance of automation and system in scaling your business Manny's step by step plan for succcess Delegation and automation - the real key to building a business empire Read, read, read Where to learn more about Manny:   Connect with Manny on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/customonlinebranding Check out his website: http://www.customonlinebranding.com/

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Lil' Fresh Sam & Mike Stanzyk On today's episode, I am joined by Fashion Designer & Stylist, Samantha Aragon (aka Lil' Fresh Sam), and Marketing and Advertising Expert, Mike Stanzyk.   Growing up, Lil' Fresh Sam has had a growing and unwavering desire to create, inspire, and style. As her passion grew, so did her desire to design high-end, limited edition street ware clothing. By the age of 19, she began her now renowned clothing company, INFATUE, which she describes as a “true extension” of herself. Her clothing designs have been seen in countless fashion shows and photo shoots. Additionally, she has created custom designs for several celebrity and local-trendsetting clients. Today, Sam primarily focuses on encouraging and inspiring youth and peers with the same fashion design passion.   Marketing and advertising genius, Mike Stanzyk, specializes in helping entrepreneurs connect with their audience through creative marketing content, social media management, and developing internet marketing strategies that engage and excite his client's target audiences. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado. As an entrepreneur himself, Mike has significant experience with helping other small business owners reach their target audience and gain exposure and has helped thousands of business owners and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through targeted marketing and advertising strategies.   Please welcome Mike Stanzyk and Samantha (Lil' Fresh Sam) Aragon to the show!   Links for Lil' Fresh Sam:   http://www.lilfreshsam.com/ https://twitter.com/LilFreshSam https://www.instagram.com/lilfreshsam/ http://lilfreshsam.tumblr.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzoiDrcLRpWxBwphWLVlOdw    Links for Mike Stanzyk:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-stanzyk-35247666 https://www.youtube.com/user/stanzyk http://www.pikore.com/mikestanzyk  

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Levantay Levantay is a singer, songwriter, certified success coach, and former Beauty Queen. She has won several awards and titles throughout her pageant and performances with an ever-growing number of fans and supporters. Levantay has worked in media relations for over ten years with several well-known media outlets such as BET, MTV, and CBS. She enjoys helping others find success in their businesses and organizations through her coaching and mentorship programs and workshops almost as much as she enjoys helping empower children and young adults throughout her community in Jamaica. Levantay's coaching and mentorship programs have helped countless individuals and corporations learn how to become more effective leaders and encourage better productivity throughout their companies.   Please welcome Levantay to the show!   Links:   http://www.levantay.com/ https://about.me/levantay https://www.youtube.com/user/LeVanTaytv https://twitter.com/LeVanTayMusic https://www.facebook.com/levantaymusic/ https://www.instagram.com/levantay/

Server turned landscaper shares her story.    Grab your copy of my latest book:    Cracking the Code to Successfully Selling on Amazon    For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms .com.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ashley Feinstein Ashley Feinstein graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, she began her career in the finance world as an investment banker, then transitioned into corporate finance. Throughout her years in the finance industry, she began to realize the vast majority of people who have no idea what personal finance is, or why it is so important. With this revelation, Ashley became a certified life coach with a particular focus on empowering individuals on money and personal finance.   Ashley is the founder of Knowing Your Worth, a consulting company devoted to helping people learn about money and personal finance, demystifying the myths about personal finance and money management through coaching, workshops, events and publishing articles. Ashley is also the Editor in Chief at Fiscal Femme, and a contributing author for several finance publications including Daily Worth, FeeX – Robin Hood of Fees, and GoGirl Finance. Additionally, her work has been published on major publication websites such as Entrepreneur and The Huffington Post. Her mission is to help inspire and empower others to view money as a tool and to use it to develop strategies that will lead to a happier, fulfilling life.   Please welcome Ashley Feinstein to the show!   Links:   http://thefiscalfemme.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFiscalFemme https://twitter.com/TheFiscalFemme https://www.linkedin.com/in/knowingyourworth http://www.pinterest.com/thefiscalfemme/ https://www.youtube.com/user/Ashra0505 https://www.instagram.com/thefiscalfemme/

We all have important decisions to make. Les asks Hatsu about the important decision he had to make that led him to being fired. In addition to that, Hatsu realized and knew that he had to take back control of his life. Tune into this episode and as you begin to realize that you are the architect of your life you must then design the life you want to live. Not everyone has to become an entrepreneur, but everyone must think  like one. Nows your time!  Get out there and make money on your terms! Stay HUNGRY!

Old with David Zaleski. ABOUT THIS EPISODE When internet marketing guru David Zaleski found himself in a common, yet troublesome, problem – lacking enough funds to support himself while achieving his Bachelor's degree – he turned to the valuable lessons he learned from his professors and created a way to utilize the e-commerce industry to earn a livable income. David's story starts as a young, hungry college student determined to build a successful career and life for himself. His determination and passion for helping companies, businesses, and organizations market their products and services to their target audience while building a sustainable career are unparalleled. David attributes much of his success to these beginning roots in the internet marketing and e-commerce industry and has grown to become one of the most sought-after Internet marketing professionals in the nation.   Please welcome David Zaleski to the show!   Links:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zaleski-09a71867 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE David Arnett is a young entrepreneur, a visionary, who created, owned and consulted dozens of businesses over the course of eight years. At a young age of 25, he has achieved so much that many older and college educated people could only wish they could have done. What's even more surprising about his success is because he only spent one semester in college before finally deciding that it wasn't for him. Instead of spending for college, what he did was to venture and keep himself educated by books like Rich Dad Poor Dad and Tim Ferriss's the Four Hour Work Week. To cut the long story short, David's sleepless nights researching and learning about ecommerce became his expressway to success. But the journey wasn't without struggles and never was his success achieved overnight."Never say I can't but how can I.", that's the mantra that kept David in the path to his goal.   Key takeaways you'll learn in this interview:   Maximize the resources you have How and when to call it quits Why he thinks "Rich people have big libraires and poor people have large TV's" How he learned selling on Amazon and eBay Overcoming challenges How he overcame the I'll-do-it-all mentality so he can grow his business How to start an Amazon business How he found out college wasn't for him Why you ought to get a coach David's biggest sacrifice as an entrepreneur Tips on business automation Resources mentioned:   Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki   Where to learn more about David: FBA Training GuideTeam with DavidCheck out David on Facebook

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Designing the Lifestyle You Desire   One book and a dream is all you need to change your life. That's the real story behind the success of a young man, who at age 22 has afforded himself a luxury car. Adam Wenig is not your ordinary youngster who goes to college, gets his diploma and takes on a corporate role and with a strike of luck earns a paycheck that he can use to buy a luxury car. He is the total opposite. A year into college, he decided to dropped out because he's already earning more than what his professor's make. By the age of 22, he drives an Aston Martin.   In this episode, you'll learn:   Why you should having a dream board Why you should stop taking advice from folks who doesn't show results Can a dropout earn more that his teachers? Should you go to college? How he earned his first 6 figure income in 10 months How to face rejection and disbelief Where to learn more about Adam: Check out his Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/adamwenig/Follow  him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/adamwenig  Join him on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adam.wenig.14 

ABOUT THIS EPISODE If there's one word to describe the type of person Greg Pilla is, that word would be: dedicated. Greg is dedicated to helping freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and business professionals increase their profits and accelerate their careers by teaching them his proven techniques in list building, marketing, and ways to develop passive income.   Greg has worked with countless business executives and entrepreneurs throughout various industries the past several years and his proven methods have worked time and time again. His passion for helping others succeed in business doesn't stop at consulting individuals and teams, he has also published online courses that deliver powerful results and is currently working on a new book. His dedication and commitment to helping others grow, market, and succeed in business are unprecedented.   Please welcome Greg Pilla to the show!   Links:  http://www.gregpilla.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpilla https://twitter.com/gregpilla https://www.youtube.com/user/gregpilla

ABOUT THIS EPISODE  Candice Chance Candice Chance is a natural-born entrepreneur; a visionary who has learned to utilize her skills, accomplishments, experiences, and imagination to overcome business obstacles and create the life she has always wanted. Since she was a young girl, she has worked as an entrepreneur, selling candy bars and snacks out of her book bag and trying out new selling methods that will increase profits while lowering risks.   As she got older, she received her Bachelor's degree in Biology and her Master's degree in Cultural Sustainability from Goucher College in Maryland and moved into the “working world” as an educator, program coordinator, and interim director of a children's summer camp. However, her passion and desire to be a successful entrepreneur become overpowering, and in 2014, she founded the Be BOLD company, and later co-founding the Baltimore Co-Lab. BOLD is an acronym for “Bringing Out Leaders from Dreamers,” a company dedicated to helping “dreamers” learn how to use their talents in the most efficient and profitable ways. She has helped hundreds of visionaries find and achieve success through her innovative and inspiring coaching and consulting techniques, resource options, and internship programs.   Please welcome Candice Chance to the show!   Links: http://candacechance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacechance https://www.facebook.com/beboldinaction/timeline

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Decisions are a major part of our lives. Whether you're the CEO of an organization, a small business owner, or an employee, we all make decisions each and every day of our lives that will impact our tomorrows. Hatsura Ramadhan, Millennial thought leader and make money on your terms strategist talks today about the importance of making decisions, thinking outside the box, and the power and impact your decisions can have on your life, your business, or your career.     Overview of today's episode:  Education after high school teaches you the skills you will need in your desired industry, but it also teaches you the “employee mindset” – how to be an employee.  Anyone that's an employee should also consider having a business set up to be able to claim expenses and change your income tax bracket.  Passive income vs portfolio income  Stop looking at jobs as “how much are you going to pay me?” Instead, ask yourself “What experience am I actually going to get?” and “What can I do with this knowledge outside of my job if I choose to leave one day?”  Surround yourself around people who think differently; who think outside the box.  In the real world, if things were as easy as coaches, mentors, and seminar speakers say they are – wouldn't more people do it?  Why hard work – for the typical employee mindset – doesn't exist.  Don't let your emotions control your decisions.  Making your own decisions – and owning the experiences and consequences of them – gives you the power and choices that others do not have.    Think about and remember this powerful quote:  “I've made decisions that I regret and I took them as learning experiences. I'm human, not perfect, like everybody else.” – Queen Latifah    Resources:  For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms.com.      

Subscribe to the Make Money on Your Terms Podcast!   Are you an eager entrepreneur looking for great ways to add multiple streams of income to your business?  Make Money on Your Terms podcast shares insider secrets and advice to help you make money on your terms! If you love the content we're sharing in each episode, head over to  iTunes or Stitcher  to subscribe and leave us a review! With your help, we can help thousands more entrepreneurs build the life they've always wanted – by making money on their own terms!   Grab your copy of my latest book:  Cracking the Code to Successfully Selling on Amazon    For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms.com.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE What does the word ‘commitment' mean to you? Are you fully committed to what you want? To your success? To your business and your passions? On today's show, I want to talk about what it means to be committed to yourself. Committed to building the life you want while making money on your terms.    I want you to really think about what it is you want out of your life, your business, your success. What is it that motivates you – drives you – to be successful? Is it only money – or is it something bigger?    Money comes and goes. Money isn't the driving force behind success, it's the product of success. So, what is the driving force and what steps do you need to take to pave your path to success in the new economy?     On Today's Show:    Being committed means you are willing to do what it takes to get what you want.  It's easy to quit when things get tough – unless you are fully committed.  The difference between the successful and not is what they are doing with the 24-hours in their day.  If you are not investing in yourself, why should someone else invest in you?  Acting is where the magic happens.  Identify your motivation – your why. Write it down and periodically review them.  Learn to let go and trust others.  Create systems.  People have problems and want solutions. If you can match their problem with your solution – you will make money.  Know your client and where to find them.  Don't chase the money – you can pick and choose your clients.      Grab your copy of my latest book:    Cracking the Code to Successfully Selling on Amazon      For more powerful tools and resources to help you achieve your goals for success, visit www.makemoneyonyourterms.com.      

Who is Manny Lopez?    While many would probably stick their heads to keep a six-figure income job, Manny Lopez is the guy who gave up his career to pursue his dream instead of building somebody else's dream.    You'd probably think that it's the craziest thing a husband with a pregnant wife would do, months before the birth of his child, but Manny's confidence and positive attitude drowns all the negativities and his appetite for risk in order to achieve his ultimate goal is unbelievable.    That's exactly what his message to all would be entrepreneurs is. Dare to face the odds and believe that you can.   Don't miss out on this highly informative and inspiring interview. Be sure to listen and learn:    How Manny got started into entrepreneurship The Aha moment - when and how he knew it's time to leave a six-figure job How he overcame his struggles and hurdles to success Why you shouldn't focus on what other people thinks about you Why it's important to have a mobile presence Tips on network building The importance of automation and system in scaling your business Manny's step by step plan for succcess Delegation and automation - the real key to building a business empire Read, read, read Where to learn more about Manny:   Connect with Manny on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/customonlinebranding Check out his website: http://www.customonlinebranding.com/

In this episode, we discuss life beyond a label and how a rare sleep disorder called Kleine-Levin Syndrome is part of our story. We talk about redefining success and question what normal is. Karita Law, also known as “Rhetta Simone”, has shared stages with several legendary musical icons to include Prince, Robert Glasper and Jon Batiste. She has toured the world with Brittany Howard, Emily King and the Alabama Shakes. When Karita isn't traveling the world, you can find her ‘making money on her own terms'. During the pandemic, she founded a mentorship platform that allows young adults to speak freely about topics that are important to them and simply have support. She's an advocate of mentorship and pouring into the lives of young people in her community and across the world. IG: @rhettasimone Hatsu Ramadhan #thinkingsimplemakescents

Motivational speaker and author of several bestselling personal and business development books, Dr. Will is known for his commitment to helping individuals, companies, and organizations improve various aspects surrounding their lives, careers, and businesses. He has been named “Best Speaker of 2015” by the Examiner, “Diversity & Inclusion Leader of the Year” by Diversity Leadership Alliance, and is widely recognized as America's Number 1 Leadership Life Trainer.   Growing up in the rough environment of Compton, California and seeing first-hand the consequences of poor decisions made by his peers, he started on his personal development path at an early age. He made the positive choice to “not let his start determine his finish.” He has used his childhood experiences, the knowledge he has gained since then, and the lessons he learned from his mentors along the way how to “LIVE GENIUS,” a term he coined, meaning to Live In Victory Everyday while Getting Engaged In Unique Significance.” This term is the core message in nearly all of his speaking engagements, books, and coaching sessions. He is passionate about his work and his message because he knows first-hand that it works. He is highly sought-after as a business and life trainer with a proven track record.   Please welcome Dr. Will Moreland to the show!   Links:   http://www.willmoreland.com/ https://www.facebook.com/drwillspeaks https://twitter.com/moldlegacy https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwillmoreland   Books:   Genius Potential (Best Seller)   Direct: http://www.willmoreland.com/store.html   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Potential-Identify-Develop-Release/dp/0983947260/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8   The Will To Win   Direct: http://www.willmoreland.com/store.html   17 Actionable Tips to Boost Sales   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/17-Actionable-Steps-Boost-Sales-ebook/dp/B01AW2YEAC?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc   23 Tips To Developing Positive Thinking   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/23-Tips-Developing-Positive-Attitude-ebook/dp/B01AW4VW0K?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc   33 Genius Tips for Entrepreneurs   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/33-Genius-Tips-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B01AW5M82K?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc 22 Success Lessons Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Lessons-Dr-Will-Moreland-ebook/dp/B01AW3HIRW?ie=UTF8&ref_=asap_bc

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Claire Mckenney Talented artist Claire Mckenney turned her passion for creating and painting beautiful works of art into a sustainable career. Creator and licensee holder of the quickly growing Paint Night events, which are quickly becoming one of the most successful paint-and-drink companies in the industry, Claire's approach to inspiring communities to connect with their inner artist is truly unique. Since she was a young child, Claire has had a passion for art and paint, and admits to having the entrepreneurial spirit bubbling for the same amount of time. Growing up, she recalls spending countless hours decorating the entire extent of her parents' sidewalk, creating and selling bookmarks to her friends in school, and designing custom-painted wine glasses for newlyweds. After moving to Hawaii in 2008, her passion, inspiration, and love of art grew even stronger. When Claire isn't painting masterpiece designs for her Paint Nite attendees, she can often be found enjoying life with her family, hiking, or – painting!   Please welcome Claire Mckenney to the show!   Links: https://www.paintnite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PaintNite/ https://twitter.com/paintnite https://www.instagram.com/paintnite/?max_id=1019144932021193629 https://plus.google.com/u/0/+PaintNite/posts https://plus.google.com/u/0/+PaintNite/posts https://plus.google.com/u/0/+PaintNite/posts http://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/09/paint_nite_syracuse_celebrates_one_year_in_business.html

The first step to making money on your terms is changing your mindset. Your mindset – the way you think about things, ideas, actions, and the impact that they can have on your life, your business, your career – is incredibly powerful.   On today's episode, I'm going to share some advice with you on why keeping a positive mindset – believing that you can do anything you want to do – can positively impact the way you work, the business you build, and the income you generate. Additionally, I'm going to share with you many resources and links that you can use to start a new business, generate additional income, or even create passive income for yourself and your family.    On Today's Show:   Why continuing to feed your mind is critical to your success. Ignoring the voice in your head that stops you from pursuing your goals. Getting your mind in a place of positivity and creativity. Removing negative words from your vocabulary. Remember: If you think you can't – you can't. If you think you can – you can. Being poor is a mindset The currency of the 21st century is built around your reputation. 54-Million Americans are freelancing today. According to a study conducted by Intuit – by 2020, 43% of the American workforce will earn some form of freelance income.     Mentioned Resources:   The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism (MIT Press) book by Arun Sundararajan The Sharing Economy: The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism (MIT Press) book by Arun Sundararajan Rover Relay Rides Get Around Just Park Parking Panda Air BnB VRBO HomeAway Breather Lending Club Uber Task Rabbit Spin Lister Eat With Feastly Wyzant Skill Share Take Lessons Coach Up We Go Look Ask For Task Field Agent North America Gig Walk Thumb Tack Post Mates Amazon Flex Outdoorsy com Urban Sitter Sitter City Roost  

New York Times best-selling author and Guinness World Record holder for the largest book signing in the world, Orrin Woodward has accomplished things that many thought leaders often dream about.  He is the founder and Chairman of the Board of LIFE Leadership as well as the founder and chairman of All Grace Outreach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading the gospel of Jesus throughout the world while helping abused, abandoned, and distressed women and children.   Orrin has been recognized as a leading expert in leadership and management by Inc. Magazine and has received numerous awards for the leadership, management, and automotive sectors including the exclusive National Technical Benchmarking Award and the 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. His first solo book “Resolved: 13 Resolutions for LIFE” was a near instant success, having earned the Top 100 All-Time Best Leadership Books list. Orrin has earned his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Kittering University and his business administration training from the University of Michigan. He is highly sought-after for his experience in manufacturing, product engineering, public speaking, and business consulting. When he is not busy helping others, he can often be found spending time with his family, yachting, fishing, boating, reading, running, bodybuilding, or playing basketball.   Please welcome Orrin Woodward to the show!   Links:   http://www.orrinwoodward.com/ http://www.lifeleadership.com/membership/Leadership/OrrinWoodward/Bio.aspx http://www.allgraceoutreach.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeLeadership1 https://plus.google.com/+LIFE-Leadership-Home https://facebook.com/LIFELeadershipcompany https://twitter.com/LIFELeadrship https://www.pinterest.com/lifeleadership/ https://instagram.com/lifeleadrship/ https://www.facebook.com/orrin.woodward.life https://twitter.com/Orrin_Woodward https://www.youtube.com/user/OAW1943   Books:   And Justice For All: The Quest for Concord   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Justice-All-Concord-Problem-Defined-ebook/dp/B00L99LKBO   Resolved 13 Resolutions for LIFE   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/RESOLVED-Resolutions-LIFE-Orrin-Woodward-ebook/dp/B007WTJL2K?ie=UTF8&btkr=1&redirect=true&ref_=dp-kindle-redirect   Edge (co-authored with Chris Brady)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Edge-Chris-Brady/dp/0989576353/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397744088&sr=8-1&keywords=edge+chris+brady   Launching a Leadership Revolution (co-authored with Chris Brady)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Launching-Leadership-Revolution-Mastering-Influence/dp/0446580716   Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/launching-a-leadership-revolution-chris-brady/1112227837 LeaderShift (co-authored with Oliver DeMille)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/LeaderShift-Call-Americans-Finally-Stand/dp/145557337X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1399398616&sr=1-1&keywords=orrin+woodward+leadershift   Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leadershift-orrin-woodward/1113517374?ean=9781455573370   Books-A-Million: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Leadershift/Orrin-Woodward/9781455573370?id=5993979482798    Leadership and Liberty (co-authored with Chris Brady)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Liberty-Chris-Brady/dp/0985802014/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397744145&sr=8-1&keywords=Leadership+%26+Liberty+chris+brady   Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/leadership-and-liberty-chris-brady/1112423873?ean=9780985802011 Books-A-Million: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Leadership-Liberty/Chris-Brady/9780985802011?id=5977435319543   Leadership: Tidbits and Treasures (co-authored with Chris Brady)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Tidbits-Treasures-Chris-Brady/dp/B001HU5XGS   LIFE (co-authored with Chris Brady)   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Intentionally-Excellence-Chris-Brady/dp/B0050PVEUU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397743959&sr=8-1&keywords=life+chris+brady   The Leadership Train   Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Train-Orrin-Woodward-ebook/dp/B00P8BNBU2?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 

 Its easy to let our hours disappear if we don't direct them. Whether you're just starting a business, wanting to grow your business, or "dont have time" to start a business ----tune in. We have got to shift our priorities to get the things we want. There is no better time that NOW to start something that matters to you. 

We've listened to countless people sharing their success stories, but you've probably noticed how unique each story is for every person. And that is the reason why your success is not defined by another person's success, because your success, ULTIMATELY is defined by no one else but YOU. In this episode, I have with me Paul Karr who will share his own success story and will help us picture out what it means to be truly successful. Having graduated and earned his PhD in Chemistry with a good job, you'd probably think how backward thinking was his action when he quit a career that many probably dream of. But as Paul says, "Success changes over time."  Some key points we've discussed in this interview: Why starting is more important than anything else Why you need a plan and stick to it What mindset should you exercise to succeed How systems and processes help you succeed Paul's advice to those who want to succeed in life Paul's perspective on what failure is and how you could turn it to your favor.

Sharon Lechter is a licensed CPA, founder and CEO of the Pay Your Family First financial education organization, inspirational international public speaker and business strategist mentor, philanthropist  and a long-time education advocate in the financial and entrepreneurial industries. She co-authored the international best-selling book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” as well as over 10 other books to help struggling entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom. In 2002, Sharon and her husband received the Spirit of the Children Award from Childhelp. In 2008 she served on the Advisory Council on Financial Literacy for both President Bush and President Obama. Sharon is a loving wife, mother, and grandmother with a passion for helping others reach for and achieve their financial goals by offering her experience and knowledge through her education programs, advocacy, public speaking engagements, and mentorship programs. In 2013 she was awarded the Woman of the Year award by the National Bank of Arizona as well as the Arizona Business Magazine announced her as one of the 50 most Influential Women in Arizona Business. Please welcome Sharon Lechter to the show! Free eBook From Sharon Text Sharon to 5678   Web Links: http://sharonlechter.com/ http://www.sharonlechterpodcast.com http://sharonlechter.com/blog/ http://sharonlechter.com/for-families/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharon_Lechter https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSharonLechter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonlechter https://twitter.com/sharonlechter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHPh-LEbXKSEafWR-7F2RtA Books: Outwitting the Devil: The Secret to Freedom and Success (Annotated by Sharon Lechter, Foreword by Mark Victor Hansen, Written by Napoleon Hill and Michael Bernard Bechwith) Direct Link: http://www.outwittingthedevil.com/ Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10713286-outwitting-the-devil Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Devil-Secret-Freedom-Success/dp/1454900679 Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Money-That-Miniature/dp/0762434279 Goodreads Link:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13524090-rich-dad-poor-dad Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Cashflow-Quadrant-Financial-ebook/dp/B000Q9INUE Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81922.Cashflow_Quadrant Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Summary-Investing-Robert-Kiyosaki-Lechter-ebook/dp/B00DOYX6Q4 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142108.Rich_Dad_s_Guide_to_Investing Why We Want You To Be Rich: Two Men - One Message (co-authored with Donald J. Trump, Robert T. Kiyosaki, and Meredith McIver) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2840358-why-we-want-you-to-be-rich Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Want-You-Rich/dp/1933914025/ref=la_B001H6NSBE_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444064519&sr=1-2 Rich Dad's Retire Young, Retire Rich: How to Get Rich Quickly and Stay Rich Forever! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Retire-Young-published/dp/B009O3I0MO Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/132709.Rich_Dad_s_Retire_Young_Retire_Rich Rich Dad's the Business School: For People Who Like Helping People (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-The-Business-School/dp/979686729X Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21467516-rich-dad-s-the-business-school Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16428763-rich-dad-s-increase-your-financial-iq Rich Woman: A Book on Investing for Women, Take Charge Of Your Money, Take Charge Of Your Life (Foreword by Sharon Lechter and Robert T. Kiyosaki, Authored by Kim Kiyosaki) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30848.Rich_Woman Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming...and How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Prophecy-Biggest-Yourself-ebook/dp/B000FA5TSI Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42771.Rich_Dad_s_Prophecy Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens: The Secrets About Money - That You Don't Learn in School! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teens-Money-That-ebook/dp/B000FC1VUQ Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69572.Rich_Dad_Poor_Dad_for_Teens Rich Dad's Before You Quit Your Job: 10 Real-Life Lessons Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Building a Multimillion-Dollar Business (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Before-Quit-Multimillion-Dollar/dp/0446696374 Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42775.Rich_Dad_s_Before_You_Quit_Your_Job Rich Dad's Rich Kid, Smart Kid: Giving Your Children a Financial Headstart (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Kid-Smart/dp/B001IAQLDQ/ref=la_B001H6NSBE_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444064519&sr=1-6 Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/889334.Rich_Dad_s_Rich_Kid_Smart_Kid Rich Dad's Who Took My Money?: Why Slow Investors Lose and Fast Money Wins! (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Who-Took-Money/dp/B000FILLJ6/ref=pd_sxp_redirect Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/272932.Rich_Dad_s_Who_Took_My_Money_ Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles Into Opportunities! (co-authored with Greg Reid) Goodreads Link:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6983077-three-feet-from-gold Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Feet-Gold-Obstacles-Opportunities/dp/1402784791/ref=la_B001H6NSBE_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444064519&sr=1-1 Rich Dad's Guide to Becoming Rich...Without Cutting Up Your Credit Cards (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link:  http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Becoming-Without-Cutting-Credit/dp/0446697524 Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42773.Rich_Dad_s_Guide_to_Becoming_Rich_Without_Cutting_Up_Your_Credit_Cards Rich Dad's Success Stories: Real Life Success Stories from Real Life People Who Followed the Rich Dad Lessons (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Success-Stories-Followed/dp/0446691801 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/91180.Rich_Dad_s_Success_Stories Rich Dad's Real Estate Advantages: Tax and Legal Secrets of Successful Real Estate Investors (co-authored with Garrett Sutton) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/142110.Rich_Dad_s_Real_Estate_Advantages Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Real-Estate-Advantages/dp/0446694118/ref=la_B001H6NSBE_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444064519&sr=1-3 Rich Dad's Escape from the Rat Race: How to Become a Rich Kid by Following Rich Dad's Advice (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dads-Escape-From-Race/dp/1417660740 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/159416.Rich_Dad_s_Escape_from_the_Rat_Race Top 10 Distinctions Between Entrepreneurs and Employees (co-authored with Keith Cameron Smith) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/The-Distinctions-Between-Entrepreneurs-Employees/dp/0345535502 Goodreads Link:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13414568-the-top-10-distinctions-between-entrepreneurs-and-employees Save Wisely, Spend Happily: Real Stories about Money and How to Thrive from Trust Advisors Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Save-Wisely-Spend-Happily-Advisors-ebook/dp/B00AW1BON4/ref=la_B001H6NSBE_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1444064519&sr=1-4 Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16671246-save-wisely-spend-happily Rich Dad Advisor's Series: SalesDogs: You Do Not Have to Be an Attack Dog to Be Successful in Sales (co-authored with Robert T. Kiyosaki) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13525635-rich-dad-advisor-s-series  Think and Grow Rich for Women: Using Your Power to Create Success and Significance Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Women-Significance/dp/149152359X (audiobook) Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Women-Significance-ebook/dp/B00J35273G Goodreads Link:  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20792798-think-and-grow-rich-for-women It's Your Turn to Thrive: Your Money, Your Life, Your Choice - Essential Steps to Financial Success Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Its-Your-Turn-Thrive-Choice-Essential/dp/1441795839  (audiobook) Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11824430-it-s-your-turn-to-thrive The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decisions for Your Child (co-authored with Robert Sears) Feedbooks Link: http://www.feedbooks.com/item/107610/the-vaccine-book-making-the-right-decision-for-your-child Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18030214-the-vaccine-book 

Chris Green is an online entrepreneur who has built a lucrative business as a powerhouse FBA seller. He has spent many years, and countless hours, learning the skills and techniques necessary to build a profitable, successful online business – using a variety of platforms and programs including Amazon, eBay, and others. Chris is widely known throughout the online sales industry as an expert “Fulfillment by Amazon” seller. He has authored dozens of books and produced countless YouTube videos, as well as Udemy online courses to help new FBA sellers learn how to build a successful online business. Additionally, Chris occasionally offers personal mentorship programs and workshops to further help aspiring entrepreneurs learn the “secrets” of his success as well as produced several online programs and mobile applications to help simplify and automate various tasks associated with FBA selling. Please welcome Chris Green to the show!   Links: https://www.scanpower.com/ http://booklaunch.io/ChrisGreen/cg https://help.scanpower.com/support/solutions/articles/1000106876-what-is-scanpower-university- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hustle https://www.facebook.com/cjgreen https://www.facebook.com/ScanPower/ http://www.locomodem.com http://www.spreecast.com/channels/scanpower http://www.facebook.com/groups/scanpower/ www.amazon.com/Arbitrage-authoritative-guide-works-ebook/dp/B009B3UYEO/ www.youtube.com/ScanPowerTV https://www.youtube.com/user/FBAPower   Books: Arbitrage: The authoritative guide on how it works, why it works, and how it can work for you Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Arbitrage-authoritative-guide-works-work-ebook/dp/B009B3UYEO#nav-subnav Merch Life: An Introduction to Using Merch by Amazon to Design Shirts and Make Money Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Merch-Life-Introduction-Amazon-Design-ebook/dp/B017ABS8MS/ref=sr_1_4?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1467128638&sr=1-4#nav-subnav Online Arbitrage: Sourcing Secrets for Buying Products Online to Resell for BIG PROFITS Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Online-Arbitrage-Sourcing-Secrets-Products-ebook/dp/B00N70QV6M/ref=sr_1_5?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1467128638&sr=1-5#nav-subnav Using Snapcodes with Snapchat: Quickly and Easily Add Friends on Snapchat Using Their Snapcode Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Using-Snapcodes-Snapchat-Quickly-Snapcode-ebook/dp/B01AS1ZPRI/ref=sr_1_8?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1467128638&sr=1-8#nav-subnav Retail Arbitrage Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Arbitrage-Mr-Chris-Green-ebook/dp/B005Z2CYQ6/ref=sr_1_9?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1467128638&sr=1-9#nav-subnav

What's up? I'm fired! I mean, I'm fired up because I get to share my message with you and welcome you to my podcast, Make Money on Your Terms - The Entrepreneur Hustle, Be Your Own Boss.   Being able to do what you want each day without having to ask permission is great. And I wanted to thank you for taking a few moments out of your busy day to tune in. I mean, really - why the hell would anyone want to ask for permission from a manager or a boss to get some fresh air and take a break. Listen up. I'm not here to sugarcoat or tell you what feels good to hear. This is a no BS reality kind of show. I'm telling everyone here to wake up! Think like an entrepreneur and be different. I'm going to rant. you're going to be inspired and motivated and fired up and I'm going to talk about a few thinks that folks sigh from, like, you know, money and life in general.   I talk about life as an employee because I consumed years of my life and I share stories from folks all around the globe that make money on their terms and have had the courage to step outside the box and think. It's one thing to think. It's another thing to think different and create a life you want. Most things that get results require action and doing. I hope that doesn't surprise you. If it does, well, there, you have it.   A couple of things upfront. I'm all about having fun, being me, and living the life I want. If you're listening and are one of those who go through your day serious, stop being so serious. It ain't that serious. I mean, seriously have fun, joke a little bit, be goofy. Oh, and smile too. Why don't you try it, literally? Take two seconds right now put the biggest smile on your face like you just won a million bucks. Alright, good.   Now that we've got that accomplished, lets get it. Have you ever been excited about getting fired? Okay, fine. How many of you like me actually got fired and were excited? I'm a fired employee so I have a totally different perspective on this whole life of an employee. I almost took it a step further and say, if you've never been fired, you probably wouldn't 100% understand the frustration that I have. Maybe getting fired should be one of those things on your new year's list. But before you get fired I would encourage you all to have what I call a plan in place. We can prioritize, learn and achieve and do it now. See, you might believe that once you get fired, it's hard to look at jobs to sustain. As an employee, what did I do different? Well, I kind of went in like an entrepreneur and I always looked for ways to be more efficient and also took note of the common errors or complaints and new the things that didn't work. In a sense, I kind of became my own private investigator in that cubed life.   What's happened to me over the years as an employee? Well, kind of a lot. At age 16, I was kind of a walk in by Kleine-Levin syndrome] -  it's a rare sleep disorder that kind of shut off in my life and I had to cope with this, I had to manage life. But guess what, life still happens and continue to go on. [inaudible] would appear, negative things would occur. I think this is something every human being deals with. What I do is became a master at getting back up when shit happen. I don't a while myself to get bogged down to a point of defeat. I will look at the negative things, turn them into positive, get back up and then make story of it. To many, getting knocked down and staying down is what happens.  Don't let that be you. Get back up. So my quick story. I started my first job at the age of 16 working at Ponderosa, you know, the food buffet and awesome chicken wings. Anyways, I was the best dishwasher ever. Eventually after having months on the job and having a few food fights and water wars and getting in trouble, I was promoted to cook. Even then, I was having fun.   It's so important to have fun. I can't stress that enough. It's even more fun to have fun and make money. So I challenge you to be great at what you do. I got to a point where managers would try and raise me to see who could clean dishes the fastest. No one manager or employee at my location could ever beat me. You're probably thinkin' dude, why the hell are you bragging about cleaning dishes?   And I'm going to challenge you to stop thinking about what your label or title is because to me it means nothing. Call yourself CEO, call yourself janitor, at the end of the day, you're a human like myself. I remember out of college having a job as a debt collector but we were glorified account managers. People would ask, what do you do? It was kind of like an embarrassment to say, "I collect debt." So they gave us a title as senior account manager. Fancy title, but not so fancy pay unless you hit bonus.   How well do you do what you do? Do you actually give a shit about people? DO you contribute to society? That's what matters to me. I get to things like coming in the package of being an employee. Most of us have to commute to and from work in order to get paid. We're told when we're hungry and then we're told how long we have to eat. Your lunch is from 12-12:30. So hungry or not, you have to take your lunch because if you don't, guess what, you'll probably get in trouble. Oh, and when you're sick, call this number or send an email here and let us know your personal details and why you won't be here. Oh, and by the way, you only get five sick days per year so after that, you won't get paid if you don't come.   Why do you even make people choose between taking care of themselves and earning money is nuts. All these stressors can control you just for taking a job. I'm not saying every job is like that. Don't get me wrong but the majority are and if you don't think so, you're kind of in, lalaland as I call it. Don't get me wrong, jobs have been a phenomenal place for me to learn and to be able to just look inside the eye from an employee and see what's happening. If you're lucky enough to have a leader or manager that is great, I'm going to encourage you to run with it. Unfortunately, though lots of jobs out there are cookie cut. You fit the mold they designed and you stay within it. Otherwise, yeah, that' so secure job you think you have may not be so secure. And once you start to challenge and do different and stick out, you're on the radar. So make sure you know that upfront. Although I was able to outperform many of my peers, I hated being in an environment where the majority were frustrated, miserable, disengaged and just downright negative. It's poison, so be careful how long you stay in a toxic environment because eventually, if you stay long enough, you'll become poisonous.   So here's what stuck with me and holds through as an employee. Every time you go to work, you're building someone else's dream. You're making money for someone else on someone else's terms. My question to you is, why not build your own dream? And there's a whole lot of folks out there with no interest for that whole work for 40 years just to retire with 40% of whatever they say. But yet, they've not made the decision to do different and think outside the box. How many of you would actually have the courage and step outside the comfort zone to be able to create the life you want. From this day forward, consider yourself an architect.   As an architect, you can be a stay at home parent, create financial freedom, work from home and be your own boss, all while living life and making money on your terms. I want you to take a second and think about your dreams. Go back to the ability to be able to dream of what life could look like for you. Think about where you would be. Who would be with you? Think about the memories that would be created. Most importantly, think about the why in you and the why in you is what I created really as a core within. And I say the reason you do what you do is very important. So ask yourself, why do you do what you do? And if your answer is just to make money, to pay bills, to live, to survive, that's ass backwards. Once you can nail the reason you do what you do, everything would change. The decisions you make, your priorities, your desires, actually, take some time to think about the why in you. What is your purpose? Why do you do what you do? Fast forward to today, it was a little over a year ago, November 2014 that I was fired from making the decision to not be controlled by someone else and be a stay at home dad to be present for my daughter. You see, my choice of being at home with the baby was made before I got fired. The plan was in place before HR called me. I would encourage you to travel the road less, traveled and kind of go with the journey, because for me, being able to say on the phone to HR, do what you need, it was an awesome experience. I knew the sacrifice and commitment I would need to make in order for reality to happen. College didn't teach me how to think different. College didn't teach me how to make money on my terms either. I had to take the initiative, associate with likeminded folks and go out there and get what I wanted. I started investing in real estate at 24. I had some big mess ups and big errors, but overall the buy and hold strategy has treated me well. After being fired in 2014, I went full time selling on Amazon and we had our very first sale November 3rd, 2014. Prior to that, I have never sold on Amazon. It's been an awesome journey and I made a lot of mistakes and I've also grown a lot in the last years selling on Amazon. Nonetheless, I was able to build a seven figure business in under a year and my wife has left her job as a [inaudble] and has assisted tremendously in the growth of the business as we've got more active selling on Amazon FBA. Why do I mention this to you? because the whole go to school, get good grades just to get a job, yeah, that's old way of thinking. Think about this, most go into debt to get that piece of paper, to go beg for a job just to get by. What kind of sense does that make? Why not break free and make money on your terms. I'll admit, I drink the cool aid too. I tell people though, I went to college to network. Yes, I actually paid my money to go to college to not work and get that piece of paper. Thinking outside the box is the new school. So, would you rather work smarter or harder? I came up with The Entrepreneur Hustle - Be Your Own Boss because the hustle of an entrepreneur is real. Real entrepreneurs make it happen and they don't let excuse stop them. They keep moving forward. Saying you're a CEO doesn't mean you make money. Saying you did six figures or seven figures doesn't mean you make money either, I stress this because I feel like there's a myth out there that just because you're a CEO, you're set. The reality is the folks knocking it out the park, I guarantee you, they get on their asses and they weren't lazy. Lazy never made me money. So if you think it's some fly by night get rich thing, yeah, you need to kind of come back to reality and look at what it is that you really want. Are you ready for the secret? If you want more, you have to do more. If you want to create the life you want, take action and go the road less traveled, it's also less crowded. Whether you're a stay at home dad like me, a stay at home mom, a military spouse, an employee, a student, or someone looking for a change, there's plenty of opportunities all around you. Whether you want to be a lifestyle entrepreneur, a mom and pop shop, or just make extra money from home or work from home yourself, the internet has opened many doors. Those fears that are holding you back, move past them. I'm going to challenge you to make money your terms from home, on the road, at the beach, hell, even in your sleep. If I was able to do it, so can you. Have the confidence that you will win and be willing to believe it before you can see it. And remember, the journey from being a 9-5 employee to making a difference helping others and working for yourself only happens once you get started. Don't try to be a know it all and wait for the perfect time, otherwise, a year from now, you'll still be trying to know it all and figure things out. I look forward to seeing you win. I welcome you to Make Money on Your Terms - the podcast where we're going to tell you how it is. See you at the top.