Podcast appearances and mentions of jim cockrum

If you're a podcaster struggling to grow your audience or a business owner looking to leverage podcasting for your brand, this episode offers actionable insights from someone who has successfully navigated the journey from zero to a million downloads. Jim Cockrum, host of "Silent Sales Machine," shares his remarkable story and practical advice on how to overcome common pitfalls and achieve sustained podcast growth.Show Name: Silent Sales MachineCurrent audience size at the point of publishing: 60-80,000 monthly/downloadsNiche/Focus of show: Business StrategyGlobal Ranking: Top 0.5% You can find Jim's podcast hereEvery Monday, a successful podcaster with tens of thousands of listeners and a fully monetized show will leave you a 5-10 minute voice note sharing their stories, strategies, failures & the mindset needed to grow a successful show.And this is one of those episodes.So if you want to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to build a successful podcast, scroll up and click play!More From Get More Listeners:Grab your FREE personalized audit + a copy of our bestseller Podcast Marketing.Or Visit https://getmorelisteners.com/bookView Client Results & Case Studies Here.https://getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessOr Visit getmorelisteners.com/studentsuccessGet More Listeners Recommendations:Looking for a new hosting platform with amazing analytics?Try Captivate: Get a FREE 7-day Trial Here.Content Pillars of ‘Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing'How to grow a podcastHow to build a content strategyHow to grow an engaged audienceHow to get more listeners for your podcastHow to use social media to grow a podcastSocial media strategies for growing a podcastPodcast SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)Podcast growth strategiesHow to build an audience with podcastingPodcast marketingContent marketingPodcast guestingThis is not a podcast like, Podcasting Made Simple by Alex Sanfilippo, Grow The Show: How to Grow a Podcast Audience & Monetize by Kevin Chemidlin, School of Podcasting by Dave Jackson, Grow My Podcast Show by Deirdre Tshien by more like ‘Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing' by Anthony Nwaneri.

Once per week or so our Amazon seller leadership team and I love to go live on Zoom with whoever can join us and answer as many ecommerce and Amazon selling related questions as possible. We love to capture the best moments from these Monday night sessions for you and turn them into a podcast episode.   Here's the topics of today's clips put together by the team:   Jim gives us an introduction and background on SilentJim.com and tells us details about TheProvenConference   Coach intro to Kickstart Bootcamp - Robin Joy gives an overview    A question about brands that are not allowed to sell on Amazon and how Jeff Schick helps our community with Legal Advice   A question about pricing products above the buy box but getting a suppressed listing   A question about ASINS and pricing inventory   A question about who decides when the brand is gated, Amazon or the brand?   Feedback on the panel discussion of the recent Amazon fee changes   A question about the shipping cost increase and how to mitigate that cost into my business   Comments about funding our Amazon businesses   A question about do I have to have a large living space to do this business?   Show note LINKS:   TheProvenConference.com/orlando - come meet your fellow listeners to this podcast, dozens of our coaches and hundreds of business building warriors at our live event in May! Tickets are still available now!    JeffSchick.com - our legal expert for all things Amazon   SilentJim.com/buyorsell - our preferred partner for selling your amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!   Selling Above Buy Box strategy https://SilentJim.com/bb70 - this is a link to a Facebook post with over 70 examples of great ASINs selling above buy box for our host Jim Cockrum's Amazon seller account.    https://silentjim.com/ungating - a short discussion and video on ungating   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 72,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   https://SilentJim.com/kickstart - if you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   https://JimCockrumCoaching.com - get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We've been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast! Or grab a slot on the calendar and we'll call you at https://silentjim.com/bookacall   https://silentjim.com/podcast - episode 820 is our panel discussion about the changes in fees and how it can actually benefit sellers https://silentjim.com/podcast/episode-820-how-scary-are-the-latest-amazon-fee-and-shipping-changes-whats-the-good-and-bad-news/        

In today's weekend episode we have highlights of a prior show.   We covered episode #731 - While recovering 18 months from back surgery, she built incredible Amazon income streams. The full episode can be heard at https://silentjim.com/podcast   This podcast features 53 year old twins Jerry and John, who have worked together for over 30 years! Jerry details how they found Jim Cockrum and what drew them to this community! John shares how they toyed with the idea of joining a “done for you program” but ended up not going that route - thankfully!   Jim reiterates how so many programs (about 98%) are scams and a quick way to lose money. Jim recommends a “litmus test” before joining any program and that starts with finding their community and hanging out with them for a while.   The guests share how they are doing both RA (retail arbitrage) and OA (online arbitrage). Jim talks about the “lightbulb moment” that happens when it clicks for new sellers. Jim mentions Podcast #744   The guests share how when they 1st started. They also discuss how more brands became ungated for them when they reached about $7000 in sales. The guests talk about how they primarily do FBA now that they have proof of concept that this strategy works! Jim and the guests talk about the analogy with sports when it comes to Amazon selling   The guest shares how he was skeptical going into his 1st conference because he is a “connoisseur of good leadership” Jim says that “leaders produce leaders!” and that leadership is a topic that he is very passionate about!   The guest shares, as a new seller, he feels that finding test worthy ASINs is the #1 priority and Jim wholeheartedly agrees! Repricers are discussed as well Jim talks with the guests what to expect as their business grows! He recommends looking into branded bundles . Jim reminds everyone that a rising tide raises all ships!   The guests ask Jim how he recommends increasing their sales to $100-$200k: Jim shares a Dave Ramsey principle about small businesses: The 1st person you hire should be someone who goes out and kills something and brings it back into the cave…”   The guests share their thankfulness for Jim, his community and all the available help. Jim shares how he views his work as a ministry and how he loves what he does! Jim says how he doesn't want followers but instead success stories coming out of this community!    Jim has a discussion with vetted insurance agent Ashlin Hadden regarding insuring your Amazon business! This segment is packed full of information that all sellers should listen to!   Show note LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training. The PAC is updated free for life!   Come meet your fellow listeners to this podcast, dozens of our coaches and hundreds of business building warriors at our live event in May. Tickets are on sale now! TheProvenConference.com/orlando/   My Silent Team Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + Facebook members from around the world   Get a free business growth consulting session with an e-commerce consultant on our coaching team. Call: 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text) or grab a slot on our calendar at https://SilentJim.com/bookacall

Today's ProvenAmazonCourse.com student interview is with a guy who blasted past six figures in total sales pretty fast and you'll love hearing his inspirational story!   He's following the REPLENS model and is really doing well with the "above buy box" method as you'll soon hear.   As a matter of fact he recently sold 20 units in a single day of a product that was priced well above all the other sellers who were fighting over the "buy box" using the strategy that we teach in the PAC. He tells all about this strategies and how's he's gone form "clueless newbie" to Amazon selling success story in such a short time.   Also note - he'll be at the TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando in May with 100s of other members of this community - plan to meet him there!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ECw40l7W3cg   Today's episode is sponsored by Sellerboard Check out sellerboard - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a TWO month free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers    Show note LINKS:   Come meet your fellow listeners to this podcast, dozens of our coaches and hundreds of business building warriors at our live event in May! Tickets are on sale now! TheProvenConference.com/orlando/   SilentSalesMachine.com - text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online or visit https://silentsalesmachine.com/ssm11/ffv11/!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - schedule a call with our coaching team to discuss your Amazon business   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   Selling Above Buy Box strategy: SilentJim.com/bb70 - this is a link to a Facebook post with over 70 examples of great ASINs selling above buy box for our host Jim Cockrum's Amazon seller account.   TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - we have a FREE ATTENDANCE scholarship program, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! Attend at no charge if funds are tight   Humnbird.com - the tax services our guest discussed today   SilentJim.com/nearme - find others in our large facebook community who live near you   Provenamazoncourse.com/Keepa - 10 Advanced Keepa strategies that will make you a product souring ninja!   SilentJim.com/reimburse - Getida- the free service that finds money Amazon owes you   JeffSchick.com - the Amazon policy expert and lawyer used by many in our community   SilentJim.com/H10 Helium Ten - a keyword research tool used by our Branded Bundle students   Today's guest: Brett Cale    

Today's guest is a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student and coaching client who has made just about every mistake you can make on his way to building a successful Amazon business!   He's failed at drop shipping, sourcing from Alibaba, paying for "done for you", trying to do an MLM with Amazon etc. all while working a full time job.   So many CLASSIC red flags... but now he's seeing stability and growth and he's loving the process!   If you'd like to hear what NOT TO DO as well as WHAT WORKS on Amazon, this is a great episode for you!   He's also using the "sell above buy box" Amazon strategy that has been coming up a LOT in our community lately!     Show note LINKS:   https://humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon.com (sell in the US from anywhere in the world) They specialize in everything from Taxes and Bookkeeping, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   Inventory Lab - this service researches products, lists and manages your inventory, tracks your expenses, analyzes your profitability https://jimc.biz/2JY4w3a   The Replens Dashboard - Replen Dashboard accurately tracks product movement and trends to help you with buying decisions and inventory projections. An awesome piece of software to keep all of your records straight! https://replendashboard.com?lmref=jEcJkw   Discover the many things AI does in BQool, please visit: www.bqool.com . Use Jim's exclusive Bqool Amazon repricer link: http://www.silentjim.com/repricer to get a 30-day free trial (valued at $100), no credit card required!   Selling Above Buy Box strategy: SilentJim.com/bb70 - this is a link to a Facebook post with over 70 examples of great ASINs selling above buy box for our host Jim Cockrum's Amazon seller account.   https://humnbird.com - They help international sellers get established on Amazon.com (sell in the US from anywhere in the world) They specialize in everything from Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need to for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   My Silent Team Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   TheProvenConference.com - Mark your calendar for this May! Our LIVE event has more content and training than ever before .... !   ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - the pre-conference workshop in Olrando FL May 21-22nd 2024.   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   Bqool training module inside the ProvenAmazonCourse.com (direct link) https://learning.silentsalesmachine.com/members/courses/bqool/   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here!   Provenamazoncourse.com/Keepa - 10 Advanced Keepa strategies that will make you a product souring ninja!   Today's guest Jonathan Beckloff    

Welcome to podcast #35. Andrew and Jim Ed are going to address potential AIP burnout and how to combat it. Just a reminder that our new Amazon Influencers course is now live. The FB group is open and course content begins January 24th. Sign up below: https://bit.ly/provenazinfluencer To get a huge discount on the AIP course and/or to get started with Amazon FBA, you can sign up for the monthly PAC membership here. https://bit.ly/PACMonthly Show Notes: Burnout/Outsourcing Discussion: Both feeling a bit burned out doing product reviews after holidays Options to outsource to spouse, friends, others Focus your review efforts on products you'll do best on Look at having others review products you may not be as knowledgeable about Upcoming Course: 8-week Amazon influencer training course starts soon Will be interactive with Q&A after each session Discount pricing available via Jim Cockrum's Proven Amazon Course (PAC) Our affiliate partners/links: Check out Proven Amazon Course's free podcast and Facebook Group at the link below: ---> https://bit.ly/ssmfreepodcast Andrew's recommended transcript-based video software that saves a ton of time in editing. This is now also the service we use for our Podcast. Check it out: ---> https://bit.ly/descriptshh For feedback/questions or if you'd like to be a guest on our podcast, please email us at sidehustleheroeshq@gmail.com Join our Side Hustle Heroes HQ Facebook group to be part of the Side Hustle Heroes HQ community and be the first to get access to the latest tips and strategies for our latest side hustles. ---> https://www.facebook.com/groups/sidehustlesheroeshq Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the video feed of our podcast. ---> https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustleHeroesHQ We may receive commission for some of the products that we recommend on our show. We appreciate your support.

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Today's guest on The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Podcast is Jim Cockrum. For the past 20 years, he has been helping entrepreneurs thrive by combining Biblical truth with cutting-edge creative e-commerce strategies.  We discuss what ministry through business looks like to him, not only with the clients that he serves but also with the hundreds of people on his global team. Jim's story provides a practical and powerful example of how a Kingdom entrepreneur can show up authentically and both carry and release a Kingdom worldview with Biblical truth regardless of the worldviews of those you serve in the marketplace.

Listen in while Scott, Jim Cockrum and Rich Potter talk about how they are changing the wholesale game on Amazon.

One of the incredible joys of being an entrepreneur is that there are so many possibilities and you get to choose when to pursue a new idea or make a change in your business. Sometimes the opportunities even show up unexpectedly along the way. We're joined on this episode by special guest, Ryan Reger. By God's grace, Ryan has built a thriving online business with multiple streams of income ranging from selling physical products to a variety of books and courses on the topic of starting and growing an online business. Ryan's passion is to help people discover their gifts and talents and use them to fulfill their purpose in life. Ryan is happily married to his wife, Melane, and is a proud father to his son, Callen. They reside in Southlake, TX.In this episode, Ryan shares his story of building an online business, the new opportunities and transitions along the way, and how he now helps others build successful businesses and multiple streams of income. We also discuss the importance of investing financially into yourself, how challenges sometimes turn into unexpected blessings, and why you don't need a large following to have a successful business. Please join me for this episode and let's reflect together on the possibilities available to us in creating and growing a business that brings us joy and helps others.Links and resources mentionedInformation about Ryan RegerWebsite - http://ryanreger.com/Ryan's Streams of Income podcast - https://pages.ryanreger.com/radio Ryan's books (including a free ebook) - https://pages.ryanreger.com/Books The Legends Group - https://pages.amzlegends.com/dollar?r_done=1Legendary VAs -  https://pages.legendaryvas.com/info?r_done=1 Resources Included in This EpisodeJim Cockrum - https://www.jimcockrum.com/blog/ Dan Miller - https://www.48days.com/ Silent Sales Machine by Jim Cockrum - https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Sales-Machine-100-audiobook/dp/B01FN6JV6E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jim+Cockrum&qid=1631158864&s=audible&sr=1-1 Free Marketing by Jim Cockrum - https://bookshop.org/a/1378/9781118034712 48 Days Coaching Mastery program - https://www.48days.com/coaching-mastery/ Shane Sams - https://flippedlifestyle.com/ 48 Days Eagles community w/ Dan Miller - https://www.48dayseagles.com/a/10052/UzHBhAb4 The Journey Mastermind - https://www.danw.us/mastermind3/ Pat Flynn - https://patflynn.com/ Cliff Ravenscraft - https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/ Kent Julian - https://kentjulian.com/ Contact us at our new email address - support@danw.us Our new website! - http://danw.us/ 

En esta ocasión tuve el gusto de acompañar a César Jiménez y Padrino, hosts del podcast Bros Emprenden, en una entrevista que le hicimos en conjunto a Jim Cockrum sobre sus experiencias vendiendo en Amazon y haciendo negocios online desde hace más de 20 años.Hablamos de la importancia de comenzar a vender online y cómo puedes comenzar con poco presupuesto, probar y probar barato para seguir aprendiendo. No importa en qué parte del mundo te encuentres, puedes comenzar a vender online.  ✅  Links mencionados en este episodio: ➡️ Curso de Jim Cockrum https://adiosatujefe.com/pac ➡️ Mi curso AMZ, en donde te enseño a vender en Amazon https://adiosatujefe.com/curso-amz ➡️ Grupo de Facebook de My Silent Team https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/➡️ Página de Jim Cockrum https://silentjim.com ➡️ Libro Silent Sales Machine de Jim Cockrum https://www.amazon.com.mx/Silent-Sales-Machine-10-0-Multiple-ebook/dp/B015TI3NJM/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1625548545&sr=8-1 ➡️ Podcast Bros Emprenden en Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2YK6x3SC2XI4KyJl4DAqiq?si=E7a0rwGyQf6TyekNLqx_Pg&dl_branch=1 ➡️ Telegram Bros Emprenden https://t.me/brosemprenden ➡️ YouTube Bros Emprenden https://youtu.be/B2JMkM65aAQ✅  Inscríbete al curso Introducción a las Inversiones completamente GRATIS ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/curso-inversiones✅  Únete al Grupo de Facebook ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/facebook✅  Únete al Grupo de Telegram ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/telegram✅  Únete al Grupo de Discord ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/discord✅  Obtén la Guía de Inversiones en México 100% GRATIS ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/guia/✅  Déjame un correo de voz ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/speakpipe✅  Mándame un email ➡️  hectorsosag@gmail.com✅  Escucha el Podcast ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/podcast✅  Lista de inversiones y servicios que uso (enlaces de afiliado) ➡️  https://adiosatujefe.com/enlacesDisclaimer: Todas las estrategias e inversiones involucran un riesgo de pérdida. Ninguna información contenida en ese producto debe ser interpretada como un asesoramiento de inversión. Cualquier referencia al desempeño aquí pasado o un potencial de una inversión no es y no debe ser interpretada como una recomendación o como una garantía de cualquier resultado o lucro específico.#venderenamazon#amazonfba#jimcockrum

Bros Emprenden | En este episodio contamos con una grata sorpresa, nos visita Jim Cockrum del mismísimo PAC-Proven Amazon Course y Máster Sosa de adiosatujefe.com Muchas gracias a nuestros invitados de honor.Hablamos de la importancia de comenzar a vender online y que puedes comenzar con poco presupuesto, probar y probar barato para seguir aprendiendo.No importa en que parte del mundo te encuentres, debes comenzar a vender online.Más información en https://brosemprenden.comLink de Jim Cockrum silentjim.comHéctor Sosa adiosatujefe.com Apóyanos para continuar con nuestra misión y este podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brosemprendenTelegram BrosEmprenden - https://t.me/brosemprendenSíguenos en Youtube  https://youtu.be/B2JMkM65aAQUn video corto para entender Keepa  https://bit.ly/3niSjoZUna herramienta muy poderosa para vender en Amazon - Helium 10 (50% de descuento en tu primer mes https://bit.ly/2RdhZrf) aunque el Padrino use JS.Podcast: BrosEmprenden.com  BrosEmprenden: Facebook  Instagram  Clubhouse  LinkedinSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brosemprenden)

022 Ryan Reger - Is Profit Good?  For a family business?My Dad has been a part of a community called Proven Amazon Course with Jim Cockrum at the helm.  My dad has shared with me over the years the possibility of starting a business online.  In one email that my dad forwarded to me it was a podcast with Ryan Reger. I ordered Ryan's book and listened to the audio book.The book is short and sweet and gave me hope and inspiration that this would be possible for me and my family.  Due to my Dad's encouragement and modeling, Sungshim and I believe and want to see Zachariah & Zoe start an online business before they graduate high school.Part of this journey is building relationships with people we can learn from.  Ryan is a great guy who seeks to share what he has learned.  We had a lot of fun in this conversation.  And, we integrate how God can speak to us and lead us.  May you be blessed and inspired to take action on what God has put in your heart.Remember, you are loved!Ryan Reger"What if God could use me to teach people to dream again and become financially free?"This is what I wrote in my journal in September of 2009. Since then I've had the pleasure of helping thousands of people create multiple streams of income. I want to help YOU too!Let me help YOU create multiple streams of income! Check out Ryan's website for more info.https://pages.ryanreger.com/home Presence And Practice https://www.presenceandpractice.com/ If you are interested in online Therapy or Brain Skill Coachinghttps://www.loppnowrelationshipcenter.com/ #RyanReger#PresenceAndPractice#IJ #ImmanuelJournaling 

In this episode, we ask: Have you had an income disruption this year? Would you like to cultivate another stream of income? Who is Jim Cockrum? What was little kid Jim’s first business? What about more traffic? What about the opportunity? What is the community that Jim has built? What are the success stories? What...

Today's guest said, "Four years ago I signed up for Jim Cockrum's coaching program starting from scratch with a $500 credit card." That's a direct quote from Cameron who recently shared in our Facebook group proof that he had built a $7million sales biz on Amazon! Today we will take you through his story of how he started out using his bed as his "prep center" but now has an amazing business story to share with us! Catch the resources https://SilentJim.com   Watch the interview on our YT channel https://youtu.be/0eqNNXI0TlQ   Links: Coaching: JimCockrumCoaching.com   The ONLY course you'll need to build an Amazon business: ProvenAmazonCourse.com (includes ALL our Amazon training modules!)   The post in our Facebook group that lead us to contact Cameron: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/2843537355762356/   Our live annual meet up: TheProvenConference.com   RevSeller: The tool Cameron uses - get the best price at: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/revseller    

In this episode Jimmy speaks with Jenni Hunt! Jenni is a wife, a homeschooling mom, an entrepreneur , and a leader!We discuss Jenni’s background in employment, how she got started with her business, what drives her to be an entrepreneur to teach others how to do the same, her faith walk, and how she combines business and faith.To follow more from her go to www.JenniHunt.com! Also, you can go to the Unshakeable Truth Podcast (https://www.facebook.com/unshakeabletruthpodcast), her Facebook group with called Christian Women Who Influence (https://www.facebook.com/groups/influencingwomen/), or get her book on Amazon called Sweet Spot Revenue (https://amzn.to/2ZhuSAE).To join the conversation on this episode and many others, head over to our free Facebook group (Biblical Business Leaders) at www.facebook.com/groups/biblicalbusinessleaders and if you would like to listen to the podcast episode, head over to our site www.biblicalbusinessleaders.com and you can find the link to your favorite podcast player!God Bless!

Since the 90s, Jim Cockrum has helped entrepreneurs get their business off the ground and on the way to being successful. Jim talks about his method, tips and tricks to start a business the right way, and one of his biggest success stories, Mike Brown of Death Wish Coffee.   Get Jim's book, Silent Sales Machine on Amazon   Full transcript and more at www.deathwishcoffee.com/jimcockrum

In this episode we have a person that has tremendously changed my life, Jim Cockrum! He has created the best online selling community out there with dozens of courses and the most read internet business book ever (over 1,000,000 copies!) - the link for that is below. Jim has been working from home for 20 years and is never going back!In addition to all of this, Jim has a heart for God. He has immersed himself in the Bible, reading it in it’s original languages, reading books about faith and work, and puts all of this studying into practice.We discuss a ton of resources in this podcast! You can get his book Silent Sales Machine (https://amzn.to/3dTnL7k), his favorite book of all time from Rabbi Daniel Lapin called Business Secrets from the Bible (https://amzn.to/2XdxQoJ), and the keynote from Jim’s live event (The Proven Conference) from 2019 on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owjaxLLlEHQ). To follow more from Jim go to www.silentjim.com.Other Resources Mentioned:The Proven Amazon Course (http://bit.ly/paccourse)Jimmy’s Favorite Bible - The Hebrew - Greek Key Word Study Bible (ESV) (https://amzn.to/2ToCPSF)Jimmy’s Book - Side Hustle to Full Time Income (https://bit.ly/replensbook)e-Sword.net for a free online resource to read the Bible in it’s original languagesWe’d love to have you join our free Facebook group Biblical Business Leaders (http://www.facebook.com/groups/biblicalbusinessleaders)!If you'd like to watch this on Youtube go to https://youtu.be/ZZxMZRx28HU! Feel free to check out our podcast site at www.biblicalbusinessleaders.com so you can listen there or on any of your favorite podcast players.God Bless!

LINKS: Sweet Spot Revenue by Jenni Hunt The Silent Sales Machine by Jim Cockrum

Do you ever feel frustrated in the goal setting process or like a failure for not hitting your goals? In this episode Ryan talks with Jimmy Smith, Linda Joseph, and Jim Cockrum about each of their approaches to goals. If you've ever wondered if goals are even for you then this episode will be the encouragement you need.

On our first episode we talk with John VanDerMeulen and Laurie Staz-Schelich about their recent experience at The Proven Conference organized by Jim Cockrum. This is a conference for those that sell on Amazon. This conference was formerly known as CES. https://theprovenconference.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/219-three-simple-strategies-from-lapin-that-will-stuff YouNeedARabbi.com Would love to hear from you. Email: jordan@jordancpeterson.com Twitter: @411Jordan Website: http://jordancpeterson.com/

Every aspect of success and wealth includes your ability to generate multiple streams of income. I just finished a training in San Diego, CA. talking with entrepreneurs on creating multiple streams of income. I am very passionate about this topic because so many people just don't have the right vehicles to generate wealth.    This is a key factor to success and many people have a great vehicle, but the challenge is they just don't have the gas.  We know the gas to your vehicle are the soft skills.  This would be your mindset, people skills, EQ, and your ability to influence.  The rest were missing the proper income vehicle, (Multiple Streams Of Income) It’s a volatile future. You’d be wise to have multiple streams of income flowing into your life.  In the future, people will need a portfolio of income streams—not one or two—but many streams from completely different and diversified sources. So that if one stream goes, you barely feel the bump. You’re stable. You have time to adjust. You’re safe. Do you have multiple streams of income flowing into your life at this time? Maybe it's time to add another one. Join me for this week’s podcast when I interview industry expert Jim Cockrum.  Jim has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Men’s Health magazine, eBay radio, and in countless news and radio programs as an Internet and online business expert. His podcast is consistently ranked in the top of the business/marketing category on iTunes. His best selling book “Silent Sales Machine” has been read by an estimated 800,000 people around the world and is a consistent top 10 seller on Amazon best seller  Since he believes the internet is where the most compelling business opportunities reside, he focuses his training and business models on what he calls, “the most effective communication and relationship building tool ever given to mankind – the internet.” For more information about Jim and his work visit: www.silentjim.com  

Find out why this is the greatest time in the history of the world to be an entrepreneur.  Starting an online business doesn't have to be expensive or risky.

Jim Cochrane is a well-known business advisor. In this episode, Jim explains how he uses Facebook Messenger bots to drive massive engagement and sales.  Key points: 2:30 Why do you have a site named SilentJim.com – Gumball machines? 5:01 Why did Jim decide to use Messenger bots? 8:40 Compelling content will give you 90%+ open rates 11:20 How Jim gets subscribers on their Messenger Bot list 13:20 Going Live on Facebook is a great self-boosting strategy 15:15 What Jim does to get additional information from people on Chatbots 19:10 What he does with Facebook ads and ecommerce chatbots to grow his audience 19:50 Jim’s strategy for deploying ecommerce chatbots   20:30 The video Jim created that drove millions of views 22:08 The two metrics Jim looks at to determine content success 26:16 What does Jim tell skeptics about Facebook Messenger?   What is your favorite chatbot, AI Voice app or AI Solution?  http://ManyChat.com Find Mark Fidelman www.fanaticsmedia.com @markfidelman Twitter and Instagram  @fanaticsmedia Twitter and Instagram  Facebook: www.facebook.com/fanaticsmedia LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/fidelman Jim Cockrum is leading the way guiding his 50,000+ member entrepreneur group on a mission to change the way the world does business. A revered business advisor, Jim is ranked highly among the most trusted Internet Marketers in the world (among hundreds of ‘experts’ his name keeps showing up on top) according to the 40,000 voting members of an independent watch dog service. His mentoring focus is to assist those who have an entrepreneurial heart and help them build sustainable income streams online - and it's working! Join thousands of successful entrepreneurs who have learned to launch or grow thriving online businesses using cutting-edge, exciting strategies for Amazon FBA, eBay, self-publishing, online marketing and other proven online strategies as taught by author Jim Cockrum just simply listening to his free podcast and utilizing the lessons there. As arguably the all time best-selling author in the world on the topic of online business success, Jim's recently updated "Silent Sales Machine" book has been the cornerstone tool launching countless success stories. Silent Sales Machine Radio teaches the principles from his book and is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online market. Join him at https://SilentJim.com

Episode 48 of the Serious Sellers Podcast hosts Jim Cockrum, author of The Silent Sales Machine and an internet marketing expert with over 20 years of experience, who offers tips on getting started selling on Amazon

Today you'll meet one of our coaching students (he's also a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student) who, as a former high school teacher decided he wanted more flexibility and income. In this episode you'll hear EXACTLY what he sells, where and HOW he sources it and how you can replicate his success. You'll love his simple, powerful "hacks" that he's discovered while using his free Amazon app! This episode is arguably content that we should be charging money to share! No matter how long you've been selling online, this episode will give you two or three (minimum) new HIGHLY PROFITABLE strategies that you can start using today. All links can be found at SilentJim.com/podcast     ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the course that's helped more successful Amazon sellers build a business than any other course in the world!   TheProvenConference.com -join JR (today's guest), your host Jim Cockrum and our entire team and hundreds of your fellow listeners in Sept 2019 at our annual conference!   Watch this interview on You tube https://youtu.be/bhEjnlTL8DI   Learn more about our Legends sourcing group here: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/legends   Our reverse sourcing class: http://provenamazoncourse.com/replens   PPP is our ProvenProductPartnering.com course that shows you how to partner up with brands and sell their products on Amazon (zero risk, zero cost for either party!)   Amazon101Course.com  This course teaches you the basics of RA style sourcing. This is what JR's business model is built on.  (note this course is a module in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course)   Are you going to ASD in Las Vegas in summer 2019? Get details on our team's plans here:https://provenproductpartnering.com/asd19/            

Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, Vice President, and Executive Editor at Keller Williams Realty, Inc., the world's largest real estate company and a co-owner of KellerINK, Keller Capital, and Papasan Properties Group. His most recent work with Gary Keller, The One Thing, has sold more than 1.5 million copies, been translated into 35 languages and has appeared on more than 500 national bestseller lists including #1 on The Wall Street Journal's business list. We talk today about Your One Thing, do you know what it is?   Are you a typical entrepreneur? Do you feel compelled to do all of the jobs required to have a successful career? Have you had a bad experience with hiring an employee? Do you even know WHEN you should hire your first employee and WHERE the best place to start is?   You're going to LOVE this episode with Jay Papasan and The One Thing!   Learn from someone that's grown their career alongside the #1 Real Estate Firm in the USA Keller Williams Realty.  Jay Papasan started working with Gary Keller in 2000 when his taxable income was $18,000. Today, after several successful books, a thriving real estate company with his wife Wendy, and the owner of 18 homes, let's say his income has grown exponentially.   The One ThingIn the number one Wall Street Journal bestseller, Gary Keller has identified that behind every successful person is their ONE Thing.   What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?   When you know what you are saying yes to, saying no to distractions becomes much easier. It's all about time -- connect your someday to today to make stress and regrets a thing of the past.   Sometimes it's the only thing you do. But it's always the ONE Thing that delivers extraordinary results! These past guests are indicative of how essential knowing what you're good at and doing it, day in and day out. They are giants in their field, working and dedicating their careers to doing The One Thing perfectly. Please listen to https://expatmoneyshow.com/doug-casey-anarcho-capitalist-speculator-autobiography/ (EP 060: Doug Casey)  https://expatmoneyshow.com/oren-klaff-pitch-anything/ (EP 041: Oren Klaff,   )https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-rogers-shares-his-opinions-on-north-korea-china-mandarin-and-the-current-state-of-education/ (EP 036: Jim Rogers) and https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/ (EP 029: Jim Cockrum) ~ you can thank me later! Enjoy!   Best Discussion on: Best Practices Business Strategies = Wealth Business Investing in People Hiring Better Couples Goal Setting   Best Catch Phrase:  No One Succeeds Alone!   Best Strategies for Wealth BuildingJay Papasan loves to talk about the best strategies for Wealth Building. Over the last 19 years, he has become a real pro at wealth building. You will love this episode!   Best Way to Reach Jay PapasanJay Papasan - https://www.jaypapasan.com/ (www.jaypapasan.com) https://www.the1thing.com/ (www.the1thing.com) https://twitter.com/jaypapasan (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/jaypapasan (Facebook)   Articles You Must Readhttps://www.escapeartist.com/blog/5-reasons-why-its-smart-to-invest-in-belize-real-estate/ (5 Reasons Why It's Smart to Invest in Belize) by Luigi Wewege, CEO of http://www.cayebank.bz/ (Caye Bank International) https://www.escapeartist.com/blog/alternative-investment-options-gold-silver-and-teak/ (Alternative Investment Options: Gold, Silver & Teak?) by Mikkel Thorup for https://www.escapeartist.com/ (Escape Artist)   FINAL THOUGHTSWhat a brilliant interview with Jay Papasan about The One Thing! If you are an entrepreneur, no matter where you are on the scale; you will absolutely love our discussion on the best... Support this podcast

Rico Ngoma grew up in Canada and at a very young age realized being an expat entrepreneur was in his blood. After a trip to China and seeing the difficulty with finding how to source products in China for drop shipping and how to do business in China, Rico realized that he could assist other entrepreneurs on how to find a good manufacturer in China.   Rico Ngoma talks to us about his life since 2014 living and working in Guangzhou, China. With 24 Million people and thousands of factories, most would find it almost impossible to navigate, especially with the language barrier. China is not like most countries where English is spoken in most parts of the country. To survive in China, one must learn even the basics of Mandarin just to survive. Rico found a small expat entrepreneur community in Guangzhou, which has helped him to feel more at home.   Source Find Asia is Rico's company. He explains to Mikkel how they are problem solvers for those that want to learn: How to do business in China How to source products in China for drop shipping And how to find a good manufacturer in China.   Rico Explains How to do Business in China Rico Ngoma and Mikkel Thorup chat about how to do business in China and the concept that China is a great source for drop shipping, but where do you start? who do you trust? These questions and more, from someone that knows how to source products in China for dropshipping. Rico Ngoma tells us the difference between a Trading Company and a Factory. Rico recounts some pretty funny stories about when they first started Source Find Asia. He claims that you must be a detective to really understand how the buying works in China.   How to Find a Good Manufacturer in China Rico Ngoma chats about how to find a good manufacturer in China and how to source products in China for drop shipping and all the pitfalls that can happen if you're not aware of the many different areas that need to be covered when you want to learn how to source products in China for dropshipping.   Rico Ngoma's company: Source Find Asia Manufacturing Consultants Introduction to Factories Interpreting the language Peace of Mind for Clients and more!!   If becoming an expat entrepreneur is in your blood, or you want to learn how to do business in China, or how to source products in China for drop shipping listen to https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/ (Ep 029: Jim Cockrum) - where Jim talks about how his company does $25 Million in Sales on Amazon.   How to Reach Rico Ngoma http://sourcefindasia.com/ (www.SourceFindAsia.com) http://sourcefindasia.com/madeinchina/ (Made in China Podcast) rico@sourcefindasia.com   FINAL THOUGHTS Super interesting episode with Rico Ngoma. I previously understood some of the intricacies of drop shipping, but Rico really helped me to realize that what is the most important part of the process is having a company that speaks your language, that you can trust to get the job done, and having someone in your corner! I hope you get as much value from this interview with Rico as I did… and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at https://expatmoneyshow.com/episodes/ (The Expat Money Show) make sure you sign up below for our newsletter; EMS Pulse – my behind the scene daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably I might add!) Support this podcast

If our host Jim Cockrum had only ten minutes to give you advice that would virtually guarantee your success with an online business, this episode is what he would tell you.  We are in a very unique time in human history, and those who recognize it and take advantage have a HUGE advantage in the online marketplace. Literally EVERY successful student of JimCockrumCoaching.com as well as every moderator, coach and leader in our community understands and takes advantage of the simple strategy Jim reveals in this short episode. Notes at SilentJim/com/podcast     Silent Sales Machine book   Proven Amazon Course   Continue the discussion here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1840356469413788/

Sam McRoberts, with family in tow, left behind his home country of USA to travel the world and unschool his 7-year-old son.  We talk in depth about how to internationalize your life, how to protect your wealth and most importantly, how to protect your family.   About Sam McRoberts Sam McRoberts is the successful CEO of VUDU Marketing, where he consults with medium to large size companies and influencers on SEO. They audit websites, figuring out what's right and wrong, what needs to be fixed to increase organic traffic and helping people put together strategies so they know what to do to dominate their space. As Sam McRoberts and his family travel the world, the most important thing he requires is a good internet connection, and from there, he can run his company. VUDU Marketing is his bread & butter, but that's not the only company Sam operates. Sam realized in the beginning; when he was trying to learn SEO; that no one taught it, so that became his mission, to teach other people how to get the job done easily. Sam walks us through what that looks like and how SEO works. https://www.amazon.com/Screw-Zoo-Escape-Your-World/dp/0996154906/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536594495&sr=8-1&keywords=screw+the+zoo (Screw the Zoo), Sam McRoberts book is another way he has helped to monetize his adventurous travel. Listen as everything is woven together to make life as an expat easier and for more fun!   How To Internationalize Your Life We then delve into how to internationalize your life. Besides education, how to internationalize your life is the biggest topic we discuss here on our podcast. More and more people are compelled to learn how this is done, and how easy it can be if you follow some simple rules and talk to people that know what needs to be done before you leave your home country. We've realized that to pay big corporate taxes is just not necessary anymore.  If you are traveling the world, why do you have to pay for the roads to be fixed and for schools in a neighbourhood that you no longer live in?   How To Protect Your Wealth Once you've learned how to internationalize your life, it's time to learn how to protect your wealth. You're making big bucks so you need to protect your wealth. We chat quite a bit about this topic, because if you live in the USA or Canada, the taxes are outrageous and what's left can be a lot less than if you know how to internationalize your life and then protect your family.   How To Protect Your Family Sam McRoberts and Mikkel Thorup both love their family. Family first! Do you know how to protect your family? Are you interested in learning how to protect your family, and how to internationalize your life, then this episode is a must listen to.   What is Unschooling Have you been wondering what is unschooling? Sam McRoberts gives his definition of homeschooling compared to unschooling and it's right on the money. Mikkel and Sam spend at least 1/3 of the episode delving into education, what's wrong with our current system and answering the question, what is unschooling? In https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/ (Ep 029: Jim Cockrum) talks about what is unschooling and how happy his children are because they chose this type of education.   What Else Will You Learn From This Episode What is the Schengen Area and why is it important to understand Why travelling the world is so important for our survival Flag Theory and what is Sam attempting to implement in his life Why Flag Theory is not reserved for the ultra-wealthy or even the wealthy   2nd Passport Another of Mikkel's favourite topics, obtaining a 2nd Passport. A number of guests on The Expat Money Show have discussed 2nd passports. Listen to https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-rogers-shares-his-opinions-on-north-korea-china-mandarin-and-the-current-state-of-education/ (Ep 036: Jim Rogers) as they discuss... Support this podcast

In this Interview with Jim Rogers, I get updated opinions on everything from North Korea and China to the Mandarin language and the current state of education around the world. Jim Rogers tells me what he is teaching his own children and where he as an investor is putting his own money today.   Jim Rogers is a world-renowned investor, famously known for his co-founding of the Quantum Fund. He has frequently appeared on CNBC, Fox Business and Bloomberg. He is a multiple best selling author and has multiple Guinness world records for his around the world trips visiting nearly every country on the planet. (listen in to hear which countries he has yet to visit!)   Jim Rogers Talks about his Current thoughts on EducationOn this episode of The Expat Money Show, Jim Rogers and Mikkel Thorup talk in depth about education, specifically about their children and what kind of education they believe will propel them forward in this new and most difficult time. Jim writes in one of his earlier books why moving to China or another Asian country is such a vital move for parents. If you really want to give your children an unfair advantage, the education system in Singapore or China is rigorous and difficult, unlike schools in the USA.   As with many of the guests, education is such an important topic. To hear from another multimillionaire entrepreneur on education listen to this fantastic interview with https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/ (Jim Cockrum.)   Jim Rogers spent most of his adult life not wanting children. He believed children were a horrible waste of time, energy, money and everything else, feeling sorry for people who had children, so he was not ever going to do it. Jim now believes everyone should have children and that he was just wrong for not having them earlier in his life.   In 2002, arriving back home in NYC after completing his third Guinness World Record being on the road for 3 years, covering more than 245,000 kilometres in a one-of-a-kind Mercedes-Benz taking them to six continents and 116 countries, they decided to have children.   Jim Rogers claims this was the best decision of his life. His two girls are now the center of his universe, in fact, his 2009: A Gift to My Children book was written for his daughters. Listen in to hear about why he wrote this most special gift to his children. This may spark some creativity in yourself for your children to follow!   Jim Rogers Opinion on MandarinMikkel and Jim discuss in lengths about what they believe the most important languages their children should speak. Due to the fact that Jim and his family live in Singapore, his two daughters are fluent in Mandarin and have actually won awards for the best Mandarin Speakers in the Nation. Jim believes that this is the second most important language to learn, behind English.   In https://expatmoneyshow.com/mikkel-thorup/ (Ep: 025 Mikkel) shares his own opinions about China and Mandarin and what he is doing in his own life to prepare.   Jim Rogers Books1994: Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers 2003: Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip 2004: Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World's Greatest Market 2009: A Gift to My Children: A Father's Lessons For Life and Investing 2013: Street Smarts: Adventures on the Road and in the Markets   Jim Rogers talks about the possibility of a new bookIs there a new book on the horizon? What would the topic be? Jim promised Mikkel that the next time he was in Singapore to bring his copies of his book (He has all of them!) and he would be happy to sign them! I'm pretty confident that Mikkel will hold him to his word!! Jim's wife Paige has written her own book called 'Don't Call Me Mrs. Rogers' which will be due out in September. Maybe when Mikkel visits Singapore Paige will autograph Support this podcast

Today's guest on https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show) is Jim Cockrum. Jim was ranked among the most trusted Internet Marketers in the world, his best selling book https://amzn.to/2JjUDad (“The Silent Sales Machine”) has been read by an estimated 800,000 people around the globe. Jim is a constant top 10 seller on Amazon, and along with his two closest partners (Nathan Bailey & Brett Bartlett), run a combined $25 million annual sales empire. You can join https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ (Jim's Facebook group) of 48,000 members, where they are always creating engaging content not just about Amazon selling but about internet marketing as a whole.   When I heard Jim was going to be on our show I was ecstatic! Jim is such a well-known influencer in the world of Internet Marketing and has such a reputation for creating engaging content I knew our audience would go crazy to hear him.   What I found fascinating was that you would think a guy making heaps of money, having over 150 staff, and being in the business for almost 2 decades would have a pretty high opinion of himself, but nothing could be farther from the truth. I've got to say that Jim Cockrum has to be one of the nicest, most down to earth guy I've ever met.   How creating engaging content on Facebook is driving his Amazon business Jim and I dig deep into what it takes to dominate the market with Amazon. We discuss his tactics with Facebook and how their teams' creativity is unparalleled and how they are selling millions of dollars worth of Toys! We talk about how creating engaging content with something as simple as your mobile phone is beating out the monster brands like Mateel in the toys department. And how they have been able to get tens of millions of organic views of their products on Facebook.   In a Nutshell Learn what three concepts are needed to totally rock as a human being Take away solutions for life Top books as suggested reading What Jim looks for when hiring a new employee How important is getting your MBA? (his answer for this is hilarious) What does a CEO of over 150 employees and $25 Million a year do? How DO you create an 8 figure product line on Amazon?   Hot Topics for 2018 As a lot of our interviews go on https://expatmoneyshow.com/ (The Expat Money Show), we start our conversation talking about family, schooling, and education. For those of you that know me well I am opposed to traditional education. I believe there is a better way to learn. Interestingly enough many of my guests have the same beliefs and even some, like Jim Cockrum, have opted to homeschool his children (all 5 of them).   Why Traditional Education is Failing Jim and I discuss why it is so vitally important for the future of our children to not rely on others to teach them. That we just can't sit back and expect the current social schooling system to teach our children the fundamentals for being a successful human being.   That we need to show our children, day in and day out how to be the best. How to accomplish their goals, and not to have the expectation that they will be able to read a book and then understand it. That we need to be interactive with our children.   Jim shares how is 8-year-old son would never ‘expect' his mom and dad to just pay for something. He reaches inside and figures out a way that he can create a business that will ultimately fund his desires! Wow! If that isn't motivation for becoming an entrepreneur I don't know what is.   Life Learning Just Never Stops What we learn from Jim is how to be a remarkable parent and how to be the best that you can be so that others will follow your lead. We spend a great deal of time discussing child-rearing tactics and how to lead a fulfilling life.   Over and over again my guests show us that it's not just about making money, it's about the balance in Support this podcast

Today's returning guest on The Expat Money Show is Stephan Spencer and he's here to talk to us about the 3 pillars of SEO (along with a dozen other awesome concepts!)   https://expatmoneyshow.com/stephan-spencer/ (Last weeks episode of The Expat Money Show) Stephan Spencer and I spent our time together talking about how what he did in his personal life showed up so dramatically in his business life. How his love of seminars, books, and conferences has made him such a powerhouse in the world of SEO. In this episode of the Expat Money Show Stephan Spencer gets down to the nitty gritty Science of SEO; how it works, why it works, and most importantly can you do it yourself? Then Stephan breaks down the 3 pillars of SEO and how to conceptually think about them when you produce content.   We talk About the Big Questions that Everyone Wants to Know:What the Heck is SEO and Why is it so Important?When I wanted to know and understand WHAT SEO is. Stephan directed me to his 1000 page book, https://amzn.to/2J55TdG (The Art of SEO) (funny guy) Stephan explains that SEO is such a massive subject, with layers upon layers of understanding that it takes years to really master this Science. And he feels that if you attempt to do it by yourself, or you hire someone that doesn't really understand SEO, you could do more harm than good. Often an expert in SEO is needed to be called in after you've tried to do it yourself and the process can take months to correct.   Here is a great article that explains https://searchengineland.com/guide/what-is-seo (what SEO is)   We love our entrepreneurs! Especially this episode with https://expatmoneyshow.com/jim-cockrum-creating-engaging-content/ (Jim Cockrum, EP 029): How Creating Engaging Content on Social Media is Translating into 25 Million in Sales on Amazon.   How about videos? Do you love video? Thinking of adding video in your business? Then here is a really great interview with https://expatmoneyshow.com/oren-klaff-pitch-anything/ (Oren Klaff, author of Pitch Anything)!   I had so many questions for Stephan SpencerWhat ARE the 3 pillars of SEO? And can you Break down the 3 pillars of SEO? Explain Keywords for me? What can I do to rank higher on Google? What is ‘Black Hat' and ‘White Hat'? Best resources for SEO How do I hire someone I can trust to do my SEO? How long should it take for a website to rank #1 on Google? And on and on...   Are you thinking about that one big question, same as me? What About Ranking Higher For Your Personal Name? I really want to own that first page of google for my own name. How can I do it, and how long will it take me? Stephan breaks down the way you can move into the top spot in Google and dominate that space!! (okay, maybe it's just me, but Stepan rocks this answer!)   Stephan has graciously given our audience the ability to read Chapter 7 of his book ‘The Art of SEO' ‘How do I create great content' which you can download free at https://www.marketingspeak.com/expat/ (MarketingSpeak.com/expat)  WHERE YOU CAN FIND STEPHAN SPENCER:Website: https://www.marketingspeak.com/expat/ (MarketingSpeak.com/expat) Email: Stephan@StephanSpencer.com   AUTHOR OF:https://amzn.to/2Iwsws5 (The Art of SEO) https://amzn.to/2LdtKWS (Google Power Search) https://amzn.to/2IxcVbU (Social ECommerce: Increasing Sales & Extending Brand Reach) FINAL THOUGHTSOn The Expat Money Show, I aim to bring in the best Entrepreneurs from around the globe who are doing some really incredible things. As we learned in episode 026 and 027 Stephan Spencer is the #1 SEO Marketer in the world and for a good reason. His life story is compelling and inspirational. Lately, I've been getting a ton of mail about the last question I pose to my guest at the very end of each episode. (No hints). I have to laugh because it's so much fun to spring this question on my guests and listen in... Support this podcast

Questions this week: Is there an audience for my cat blog? If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too. How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? I'm a 28-year-old single mom, with one child.  Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy?Plus Good News and more questions. Cliff Feightner poem: You have to come up with a planIf you don't want to just work for the man To upwardly moveYour life should improveStart with you and include your whole clan Quotation: “All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat's life than that. But I hope not.”  Garfield    Tweet This   Show Notes: Episode – 09-15-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan expresses the importance of saving your decision-making power for those decisions that truly deserve that energy—in other words, the life-changing, pivotal kinds of decisions. As Dan shares good news around the world and responds to listeners' questions, we are reminded that every path we take in life and every opportunity that comes our way requires a decision. For instance, we can always choose to lend a kind hand to a fellow human being and we can choose to have boundaries with those negative family members that get us down. Dan encourages listeners' to take a chance on the decisions that will truly be good for you and for your community at large. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:06 – Preview of Today's Show on “This is your last chance to make a good decision” Is there an audience for my cat blog? If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too. How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? I'm a 28 year old single mom, with one child. Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy? Good News More Questions “All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat's life than that. But I hope not.” Garfield 03:20 – A poem from Cliff Feightner You have to come up with a plan If you don't want to just work for the man To upwardly move Your life should improve Start with you and include your whole clan [spp-timestamp time=”04:30″] – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! [spp-timestamp time=”05:28″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 07:03 – Last Saturday, Florida Governor, Rick Scott, told his people, “This is your last chance to make a good decision” 07:30 – Dr. Phil McGraw says, “We can trace who we become in this life to 7 critical choices and 5 pivotal people” 07:51 – Dan shares that his decision to leave their farm for college was one huge thing that changed his life 08:20 – Over time, his dad validated the decisions he made 09:07 – People sometimes get overwhelmed with decisions, they get decision fatigue 10:30 – “Save your decision-making power” [spp-timestamp time=”10:54″] – Good news! Karl Winsness, a plumber, started the Willy the Plumber Scholarship 11:49 – He started it because he knew children with parents that are incarcerated need it [spp-timestamp time=”12:07 “]– All 5 former living presidents teamed up to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma [spp-timestamp time=”12:42″] – Pam Brekke traveled 30 miles to buy one generator in Florida but she was told that the final unit was sold to the person standing in front of her 13:11 – She broke down in tears because her dad relies on an oxygen pump 13:47 – A total stranger, Ramon Santiago, walked to her and asked her why she was crying 13:57 – He gave her his generator 14:22 – Ramon could not speak English but he understood why she needed it [spp-timestamp time=”14:55″] – 36 lucky veterans got a new house from Tim McGraw 15:35 – A blind woman in Henrico, Virginia had been worried for years that she would get hit by a car while getting her mail 15:52 – Wesley Benton, owner of Benton Home Improvement in Richmond, saw the story on a tv station, and installed a new mailbox for her [spp-timestamp time=”16:46″] – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email askdan@48Days.com 16:59 – Heidi says, Is there an audience for my cat blog? 18:40 – Cat blogs as a Google search yields over 42M results 20:02 – Charles Schulz drew 17,897 Peanuts Comic Strips 20:19 – Garfield just tells a story of a ridiculous cat character and his owner 21:10 – The key is writing content for your blog 22:18 – If you're not that passionate about it, forget it 22:46 – A note from one listener says that her mother met Dan at a Dave Ramsey conference 22:59 – The mother asked Dan what to do with her 18-year old son who wanted nothing but to play the guitar 23:05 – Dan said, “Let him play the guitar” 23:14 – Today, the young man starts his classes at the Belmont University for Entertainment Studies 24:05 – Dan got a note from Mac in Nigeria [spp-timestamp time=”24:34″] – Mac is seeking permission for extracts of Dan's book, 48 Days to the Work You Love and promises he will note that these products are Dan's intellectual property [spp-timestamp time=”25:06″] – John Tesh, host of Intelligence for Your Life, shares an introduction 25:23 – Robert, a listener, referred to an episode back in June where a gentleman named Adam talked about his jeep parts design business 26:00 – Robert has a design that he's done as well and he wants to connect with Adam [spp-timestamp time=”27:30″] – The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 28:02 – Dan has gotten approval to have an Amazon Merchant account 28:54 – Dan will make this a 48 Day Eagles Amazon Merch account 29:04 – The profits will go in a nesting account for scholarships or helping somebody in need 29:40 – “The thing that moves you forward is having a supportive community around you” 30:06 – If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too: A cute story: 6-year old applies for a Lego job 31:15 – He sent a handwritten letter to apply for the job 31:33 – Legoland offered him to work at the Theme Park for a day 32:17 – Dan shares another particular story where a young guy presented how their company used technology to create extraordinary revenue 33:04 – They had 80 people in the room and the man invited them to come see how they use the technology in office 33:20 – Dan scheduled to have the man come the next day 34:13 – What Dan and his team learned from this young man was transformative 35:07 – Nikka asks, How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? 36:40 – Your concern is merited 37:13 – You don't want to end up like them 38:24 – Control what you allow to come into your mind [spp-timestamp time=”38:28″] – Read the Necessary Endings 38:45 – Look for ways to get back up quickly and move out on your own 39:39 – Be careful to not expose yourself to negative people – create boundaries 39:56 – Ray says, I'm a 28 year old single mom, with one child. Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy? 40:41 – Filing bankruptcy is a mark on your credit, especially in the accounting field 41:26 – Move on from that even if you want to pursue accounting 41:54 – Individual clients are unlikely to do their background checks 42:12 – Your history could have negative effects on you starting an accounting company 42:28 – If starting a company in another field or industry, your bankruptcy would not be an issue 43:10 – Bankruptcy doesn't create much of an obstacle for you unless you want to do traditional work with traditional employers 44:31 – Unemployment is so low, there are 6 million job openings companies are trying to get filled [spp-timestamp time=”46:35″] – The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48:13 – You can be successful in ANY role 48:32 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: You do NOT need to be famous or rich to help people; you just need to be present to the needs around you and respond. Save your power and energy for making important decisions. Learn to take chances on the opportunities that come your way. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email askdan@48Days.com The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz Sept 21-23 (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post This is your last chance to make a good decision appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions This Week: I've worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I'm still struggling. I would like to leave my job and work full on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there's anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others who's podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? Good News Cliff Feightner poem: There are many who think it's a ruleTo get a degree from an accredited schoolBut much formal learningMay not get you much earningBut make you an educated fool Quotation: “If you say you don't have the resources to invest in yourself, you have a scarcity problem. You don't have an income problem, you have a thinking problem. I don't believe enough in myself to invest in me.”  John Maxwell  — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 09-08-17 Title: How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school? Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains that you need not go to graduate school to follow your dreams—you can find success and make a meaningful impact in this world through several different avenues. History has provided numerous examples of people who succeeded in their respective fields without a school or college education. Dan encourages listeners to leverage their creativity, skillsets, and passions to do the work that'll inspire them. Dan also explains the best way to discern if you're ready to make that full-time switch to running your own business, responds to listener inquiries, and shares uplifting news around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 1:08 – Preview of Today's Show: “How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school?” I've worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I'm still struggling. I would like to leave my job and work full on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there's anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others whose podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? Good News [spp-timestamp time=”03:06″] – A poem from Cliff FeightnerThere are many who think it's a rule To get a degree from an accredited school But much formal learning May not get you much earning But make you an educated fool 03:28 – “If you say you don't have the resources to invest in yourself, you have a scarcity problem. You don't have an income problem, you have a thinking problem. I don't believe enough in myself to invest in me.” John Maxwell [spp-timestamp time=”03:48 “]– Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins– Sept 15-17  [spp-timestamp time=”04:48″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! [spp-timestamp time=”05:23 “]– Go to com/sleepyouloveAND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase [spp-timestamp time=”07:28″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”09:11″] – Non-farm payroll employment increased by 156,000 09:54 – Unemployment rate at 4% is at a historic low 10:08 – Businesses do not have enough employees at the moment 10:53 – Everyone who wants to work is working 11:11 – The bureau also tracks marginally attached or discouraged workers 11:14 – Discouraged workers are not working since they do not have work available; however, there's little justification for this term since there are enough jobs available at the moment 11:56 – Average hourly earnings rose by 3 cents to $26.39 12:30 – Great stories about Hurricane Harvey where people have forgotten about their religious and political differences to come forward and help one another [spp-timestamp time=”13:07″] – Four bakers trapped inside El Bolillo bakery, Houston, bake up a storm 13:15 – Four guys trapped inside the bakery due to rising water levels 13:28 – The bakery was relatively dry, and they had electricity—so, they got to work! 13:41 – Started making pan dulce all through the day and night 13:52 – They used up 4,000 pounds of flour by the time they were rescued 13:59 – Distributed sweet bread to emergency shelters throughout the city [spp-timestamp time=”14:10″] – Cliff Burton's father secretly donates Metallica royalties to Castro Valley High 14:15 – Cliff Burton, a Metallica guitarist was killed in a tour bus in 1986 14:35 – Ray, Cliff's 92 year old father was receiving royalties for music made till then 14:50 – Ray has been donating 100% of the royalties to music scholarships for Castro Valley High School students in California, the school Ray attended as a kid [spp-timestamp time=”15:27″] – Fifth grader treats his elementary grade teachers with his hard earned money 15:33 – Began furiously earning and saving money doing extra chores and babysitting 15:48 – This fifth grader wanted to thank all his elementary fifth grade teachers before he moved on to High School in Oklahoma 15:47 – Took 6 months to raise 200 dollars with which he decided to treat his seven teachers 16:08 – Made reservations at a nice restaurant, gave a speech and confirmed that he would be paying for the entire meal 17:08 – Drive and enthusiasm trumps lack of formal education any day 17:08 – Jared just sealed a deal for a highly lucrative job 17:22 – Never saw a job opening for this position, and he was the only person interviewed 17:37 – The job also required someone with a chemical degree and several years of experience; Jared does not have a degree or any relevant experience 17:50 – He read several books, volunteered for any work that would help him, and tried to learn from his colleagues 18:00 – Corporate office was against hiring Jared due to his lack of formal education; however, his colleagues put their foot down and demanded that he be retained [spp-timestamp time=”18: 51″] – The New 48 Days Eagles Membership Site– see this growing community for Finding the Work You Love 19:15 – Ashley says, How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school? 20:15 – Recognize the fact that your calling and vocation is to help children 20:37 – Ashley needs to realize that being a pediatrician or dentist are not the only two ways to help children 21:34 – Umpteen examples of people who did not go to graduate school, but are doing things that immensely help others 22:18 – Dan cites the example of Walt Disney who dropped out of school at 16; bringing happiness to children is surely a way of helping them 23:00 – Hugely successful icons like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Dave Thomas, Rachel Ray and David Greene never finished their education [spp-timestamp time=”23:50″] – Amie Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels, dropped out of high school due to difficult family circumstances 23:57 – Thomas Edison was homeschooled since his teacher considered him not smart enough to attend school Brenda says, I've worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I'm still struggling. 26:28 – Dan differs from Brenda; he points out that she can very well help people out as a masseuse 26:37 – Dan cites the example of his masseuse, Ninette, to support his reasoning; he points out that Ninette can sense immediately if Dan is under stress and put him at ease by massaging strategic areas on his back and shoulders 28:54 – Matt says, How can I find the link to Ken Davis's podcast which explains how to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge? [spp-timestamp time=”29:28″] – “How to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge.”– Interview with Dan Miller and Michael Hyatt 30:29 – David says, I would like to leave my job and work full-time on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? 31:15 – As an owner of a software development company, David can potentially make in one contract what he is making in the entire year at his job 31:40 – Dan's rule of thumb: If in 90 days, your side business can generate 50% of your current income, make the move [spp-timestamp time=”32:54″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! 33:31 – In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? [spp-timestamp time=”33:44″] – Connect with Carrie Olsen through her website [spp-timestamp time=”34:22″] – The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcastand click on the timestamp of your interest—you will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast [spp-timestamp time=”34:33″] – Free Guide: Getting Started in Voiceover 35:03 – Chris says, I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there's anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. 35:38 – Has sophisticated software which can convert PDF to voice 36:15 – Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? 37:11 – Six second long question asking for sponsorship to 48 states at $50 per day 37:33 – Dan loves the idea, but questions what the sponsor will get by giving the caller $2,400 37:55 – Can maybe contact local media in each capital or establish a theme – implement measures that will make sponsorship lucrative 39:09 – Needs to come up with a creative and fun reason which will compel sponsors to choose him [spp-timestamp time=”39:19 “]– Peter Diamandis, the founder of XPrize announced a $10 million prize for anyone who went up into space, and back again in two weeks [spp-timestamp time=”40:30″] – Since the competition became really popular, many companies wanted their brand attached to it; Ultimately an Indian family won this right and the prize came to be known as Ansari X Prize 41:10 – Has announced multiple prizes on the back of this initial publicity. And, people stand in line to have their name associated with him [spp-timestamp time=”41:58″] – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com 42:35 – Roger says, Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others whose podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? 43:30 – “Catch-22” situation for Roger as listening to podcasts inspires him and frustrates him at the same time; his current job is time consuming and exhausting leaving little time to do anything else 44:01 – Burying your head in the sand is not an alternative 44:28 – List twenty ideas that you can possibly do in a hour – carve out some time to filter these down to 3-4 best fit ideas, create a plan for one idea, work on it and have something up and running! 46:28 – “Knowing what you are going to do will give you the boldness, enthusiasm and energy to make it happen” 46:43 – There are lot of paths to success. Formal schooling is only one tiny road to success 47:19 – You can do a fun project and have people sponsor you, if you are creative and make it fun [spp-timestamp time=”47:31″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! 48:17 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: There are a lot of paths to success—formal schooling is only one tiny road to success. Create a fun project and have people sponsor you as a way to put yourself out there. If in 90 days your side business can generate 50% of your current income, quit your current job and make the move. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal – Dan Miller Getting Started in Voiceover – Free Guide by Carrie Olsen “How to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge.”– Interview with Dan Miller and Michael Hyatt Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest.  You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast.   The post How can I serve others when I'm not smart enough to get into graduate school? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions this week: Dan, I want to give your listeners ”5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know (but probably hasn't told you)” Can I do outside sales on the side without telling my current employer? I would like to have a full time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian  faith. I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now. How can I narrow down my core message to the one thing I have to share with the world? Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: When your creative well seems dryOne thing you need to tryA good look insideShows you've not driedThere's so much more that you can apply Quotation: “A lot of what we think of as neurosis in this country is simply people who are unhappy because they are not using their creative resources.”  —  Julia Cameron   Tweet This The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest.  You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. Show Notes: Title: Creative Slump or Need Another Ham SandwichEpisode – 09-01-17 Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains that even creative people need rigidity and structure within their schedule to achieve success in their chosen fields. He cites examples of various iconic figures of the past and details how they were militant about their daily regimen. Dan also points out what it means to have a free ministry—where you have the ability to help people no matter what you're doing—and why finding the work you love begins with looking inward. You'll also hear Dan respond to listener inquiries and share uplifting news stories around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 1:19 – Preview of Today's Show: “Creative Slump or Need Another Ham Sandwich” Dan, I want to give your listeners ”5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know (but probably hasn't told you)” Can I do outside sales on the side without telling my current employer? I would like to have a full-time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian faith I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now How can I narrow down my core message to the one thing I have to share with the world? Good News More Questions [spp-timestamp time=”02:07″] – A poem from Cliff FeightnerWhen your creative wall seems dry One thing you need to try A good look inside Shows you've not dried There's so much more you can apply 02:47 – “A lot of what we think of as neurosis in this country is simply people who are unhappy because they are not using their creative resources” – Julia Cameron [spp-timestamp time=”03:29″] – Webinar on Thursday, September 14th. Start the last quarter of the year right. [spp-timestamp time=”04:11″] – In Houston, a brave doctor canoes to the hospital to perform surgery on a teen 04:23 – Dr. Stephen Kimmel's own home was in danger of flooding when he left for the surgery 04:44 – Two firefighters came to the doctor's aid with their canoe 04:52 – Had to walk for a mile through waist deep water to reach the hospital 05:25 – Sandra Bullock donates a million dollars to American Red Cross to help out with disaster relief in Houston 05:38 – Country musicians Chris Young and Lady Antebellum are coming forth with generous donations; Chris Young donates $100,000 [spp-timestamp time=”05:47 “]– Football team Houston Texans pledges a million dollars to help rebuild Houston. J.J. Watt—a Houston Texan started his own fundraising campaign 06:44 – Heartening to see people put aside political ideologies and spiritual denominations and rally forward to help 06:55 – Does God orchestrate these things to help us forget the petty differences that are dividing us? [spp-timestamp time=”07:18″] – 35 years ago from today, Paul Newman introduced the first bottle of dressing 07:26 – Bottled a bottle of olive oil and vinegar because of his friends cajoling him 07:38 – Paul passed away in 2008, but the Newman line has endured 07:50 – $500 million dollars has been donated to charity 08:21 – A Washington businessman donates a $4 million facility to shelter young mothers and kids 08:34 – Based in Edmonds, Washington, Rick started investing in real estate a few years back 08:42 – He reduces his profits to buy apartments for the homeless 08:57 – Sometimes when you give, it seems to come in faster than you can give it away 09:07 – Just handed over a $4 million, 24 unit apartment complex to the YMCA; the facility will provide shelter to young moms with kids [spp-timestamp time=”09:46″] – A Chinese man celebrates the recovery of his $45,000 engagement ring by feeding 5,000 people! 10:07 – A man forgot his $45,000 engagement ring at a restaurant in the Southern province of China 10:20 – A little girl discovered the bag with the ring in it and gave it to the restaurant manager 10:44 – On recovering the ring, the man proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes 10:50 – Delighted by these turn of events, he celebrated by feeding 5,000 people at the restaurant [spp-timestamp time=”11:40″] – Tony Robbins saves a 100-year old homeless woman 11:50 – Unable to pay rent, a woman was evicted from her apartment in Palm Desert, California [spp-timestamp time=”12:07 “]– On hearing about this, Tony Robbins generously offered to pay $24,000 which covered rent for two years 12:16 – Heartwarming to see an act of generosity solving a need of one specific person 12:33 – Joanne and Dan have mutually decided that tax savings have no bearing on where they are donating 12:50 – Giving to nonprofits such as churches, Red-Cross and YMCA is tax deductible. However, helping out specific individuals is not 13:38 – Charity decisions should be based on where you want to give and how you want to give—tax savings should have no bearing on your decision [spp-timestamp time=”13:55″] – Tony Robbins helps out nuns providing meals for the homeless 13:55 – Nuns being forced to leave a building since the landlord increased rent by 60% 14:14 – Tony helped out with $25,000 and saw to it that these kind nuns were not evicted for at least another year 14:27 – Helped out with an additional $25,000 to find a new place for next year 14:45 – Dan loves to share good news which helps dispel some of the negativity 15:07 – Human nature is such that we are captivated by negative news; TV stations play on this trait and stream content accordingly 16:08 – Five things that your wife wants you to know (but probably hasn't told you) 16:08 – Phil is an old client and friend of Dan's 16:20 – Bob reads out an excerpt from a letter that Phil has written for all 48 Day fans 16:36 – Dan persuaded Phil to leave his optometry practice of 20 years and become a men's marriage coach 16:43 – Has found fulfillment and joy in his two years as a marriage coach [spp-timestamp time=”17:00″] – Free PDF: “Five things that your wife wants you to know (but probably hasn't told you)” [spp-timestamp time=”17:53″] – The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcastand click on the timestamp of your interest—you will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast [spp-timestamp time=”18:52″] – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com 19:00 – Nathan says, Can I do outside sales without telling my current employer? 21:04 – Everybody is hustling and has a side-business going on 21:29 – Devoting a huge amount of time to another business puts question marks on your commitment to your primary employer 21:40 – Important to make good use of your spare time and raise and extra source of income. However, dabbling in services that are closely tied in with your current employer raises a red flag 22:28 – Start a side-business that does not harm the interests of your employer 23:07 – Better to end current employment and move on if the new opportunity is really lucrative 23:42 – Paul says, I would like to have a full-time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian faith 24:06 – Jesus's disciples never asked people for donations; they were all earning an honest living 24:38 – Being dependent on the people you want to teach and train robs you of your freedom 25:36 – Can choose to help people via your profession as well 26:42 – Find your talent, create the work that you love and in doing so, the world will see your faith in action 27:05 – Practice faith by doing something of value to the people and community around you 27:58 – Robert says, I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now 29:07 – Should not highlight the fact that he is a stay-at-home dad; this will find no takers in the professional world 29:50 – Identify new areas of competence 30:00 – Avoid providing a chronological resume; highlighting a 12 year absence from the professional world will hurt chances of getting employment 30:16 – Break out subgroups of hospitality management and zero in on an area of interest and expertise [spp-timestamp time=”31:06″] – Webinar on Thursday, September 14th will be helpful to address such issues 31:18 – Dan will be talking on “How to write a skill summary”; preparing a right skill summary is what the caller needs to do 32:00 – Recognize your creativity and create an environment to nurture that creativity 35:53 – People who are creative create schedules that are extremely rigid and in doing so, have their creativity enhanced 37:02 – Dean says, as a podiatrist, how do I develop an additional source of income? 38:14 – Can be paid for intellectual expertise as well as podiatric skills [spp-timestamp time=”39:54″] – Resource: Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you 40:00 – Getting into the staffing referrals industry or coaching industry are sound alternatives [spp-timestamp time=”42:37″] – Authoring a book can also be considered—Running from the law: Why Good Lawyers are Getting out of the Legal Profession is about transitioning from the legal profession 42:45 – Conducting seminars, workshops or affiliate linking are some more options 42:56 – Start with your area of expertise and build around that 43:33 – Aaron says, how can I narrow down my core message to the one thing that I want to share with the world? 44:11 – Make a list of twenty things that you love to do. Then, create a filter with your dreams, abilities, skills, passions etc. Using those filters narrow down to one skill 44:56 – Leave behind some of the things that you know you do well. Realize that if you attempt to do everything, you will not succeed 45:41 – Knowing yourself gives you the framework to make good decisions about which career opportunity is a good fit [spp-timestamp time=”46:05″] – Resource: 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal [spp-timestamp time=”47:35″] – Resource: 5 Things that Your Wife Wants You to Know (But probably hasn't told you) [spp-timestamp time=”48:13″] – Resource: Finding Work You Love in 48 Days! On Thursday, September 14th – Get immediate results and quick wins [spp-timestamp time=”48:45″] – Share your success stories with Dan 49:17 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: You can minister and help people no matter what you are doing. At the very start, 85% of the process of having finding your true career comes from looking inward, 15% is the application. As a professional in any area, you can leverage your knowledge and skills to expand on your work opportunities. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you 5 Things that Your Wife Wants You to Know (But probably hasn't told you) 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal – Dan Miller Running from the law: Why Good Lawyers are Getting out of the Legal Profession – Deborrah Aaron Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Creative Slump or Need Another Ham Sandwich? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

You have to be odd Questions for this week's Podcast: I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents, but I'm not sure how to pursue them. I'm a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents. I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field. Plus some good news! Cliff Feightner poem this week: If you find that part of your quest Is wanting to be your best You need to prepare For changes out there Be ready for every new test This Week's Quotation:Dr. Seuss said, “You have to be odd to be number 1.” — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 08-18-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains why being odd is actually beneficial for you. Blending in with the crowd is a guaranteed way to get lost and become unnoticed. Being odd gives you the opportunity to stand out and Dan shares stories of entrepreneurs who decided to embrace their oddities, and take the less common path to success. Tune-in to hear the benefits of not aiming to be better, but different. You'll also hear Dan respond to listener inquiries and share uplifting news stories around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:42 – Preview of Today's Show on “You have to be odd” I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents but I'm not sure how to pursue them. I'm a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents. I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field. Good News More questions Seuss said “You have to be odd to be number 1” [spp-timestamp time=”01:38″] – A poem from Cliff Feightner If you find that part of your quest Is wanting to be your best You need to prepare For changes out there Be ready for every new test [spp-timestamp time=”02:39″] – Resource: Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you [spp-timestamp time=”03:36″] – Read this Article about a cop that stops a young man with a stolen suit 04:05 – The teenager explained that he has a job interview and he didn't have any money for clothes 04:28 – The policeman paid for the clothes and agreed to not charge him for theft 04:41 – 2 days later, the policeman got a call from the teenager and gave him the news that he got the position [spp-timestamp time=”05:44″] – In Waterloo, Iowa a 16-year old realized her picture day at school was coming up 06:00 – She was terribly depressed that she didn't comb her hair properly 06:12 – She asked the hairdresser to cut all her hair off 06:22 – The hairdresser refused to shave her hair and spent 13 hours fixing her hair [spp-timestamp time=”06:41″] – Dan mentions that Jeremy Cowart has an annual event where he invites people who are down and out to come and have their picture taken 08:25 – There are always ways to use your abilities to help others 08:38 – Use whatever skills you have to help 08:47 – Craig Sullivan has been struggling to find love since his wife lost her battle with cancer 08:58 – He was inspired to put his dating profile in a bottle 09:06 – He's 49 years old and he puts dozens of bottles in the ocean 09:30 – His message has replies from faraway places like Brazil, Turkey, US, South Africa, Portugal, China and Japan; he lives in Scotland 10:16 – He says he's been contacted by 137 people from the media to interview him [spp-timestamp time=”10:43″] – Dan shares how he and Joanne met with Jesse Cole last week 11:35 – Jesse draws a crowd 11:40 – When Jesse took over the stadium, it had a minor league team that drew about 200 fans per game 11:55 – They told the City of Savannah they needed a $38M stadium, so they could draw a crowd 12:09 – Jesse took over the old stadium and within the first year of the new stadium, they drew an audience that was above and beyond what was expected 12:36 – Dan went to a game last Friday 13:22 – “You don't have to be better, you just have to be different” 14:52 – You have to be odd to be number 1 15:09 – The CEO of a large company has stepped down 16:12 – They didn't check the degrees of the CEO, so the universities got involved 16:30 – The universities said they never had the CEO in their programs 17:30 – Lying about your background is an indication of a lack of integrity 18:20 – “If you lack honesty in that area, I don't know where you draw the line” 18:47 – Justine says, Is there really a lesson to be learned if they don't have money to put them in jail rather than give them opportunity to create money? Our library does the same with book fines – you can sit in the library and read so your fine is reduced. 19:58 – Eric says, I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents but I'm not sure how to pursue them 20:42 – Eric's passion is for the outdoors and helping kids 21:17 – Dan plays “Imagine” by John Lennon 21:53 – Put legs on your dreams 22:00 – The way you move beyond being a dreamer is by making a plan [spp-timestamp time=”22:13″] – The 3 legged stool is passion, talent, and money 23:33 – There are a lot of creative things you can do 24:03 – Create a plan 24:56 – Create a strategy and be intentional about it [spp-timestamp time=”25:53″] – Bob says, I was wondering if anyone has reported anything in the food area 26:10 – Food is one of the most common areas where entrepreneurs develop their skills 26:29 – Dan's own grandkids also started in the food industry 27:03 – Dan's daughter, Ashley, was well known in high school for her apple pies 27:49 – Scott, Dan's friend, also makes salsa 28:01 – Jeff David started his entry into food through writing reviews and blogs 28:48 – Now, Jeff is into barbeques 29:21 – Andy Marshall got into Puckett's through buying an old restaurant 31:08 – Mallard's Grocery is another one of Dan's examples 32:02 – There are a lot of people in the 48 Days audience who are into food [spp-timestamp time=”32:19″] – Dan shares a note from Jim Hodges – he now has 60 audios available on his new website 34:10 – The monthly club payments have given Jim a sense of calm that has allowed him to focus on the next steps for his business [spp-timestamp time=”34:45″] – Check his new website Jim Hodges Audio Books 35:15 – Paul says, I'm a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents 36:10 – There is a surprising amount of opportunities for speech writing 36:52 – Median annual salary for speech writers is $125K/year 37:12 – Some speech writers have 300-400 clients 39:07 – Be exceptional in what it is that you do 39:15 – Jonathan says, I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field 40:33 – Geography has no bearing at all for being a social media and marketing consultant 41:01 – Dan's social media director's location has no bearing for her work 41:29 – “It doesn't matter where you live, as long as you live fully there” 41:37 – A lot of people think that moving geographically will increase their opportunities 42:25 – “Move somewhere because of the lifestyle it will give you” [spp-timestamp time=”42:40″] – Ask questions on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 43:04 – Kevin says, I noticed you mentioned 3 books your grandchildren are reading this summer [spp-timestamp time=”43:19″] – The Magic of Thinking Big, Think and Grow Rich, and The Power of Positive Thinking Here are a few of those timeless classics Dan would recommend to anyone – before hitting 30. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell 43:55 – Billy says, I'm a big fan of yours and Seth Godin. You previously talked about buying a book of his, did you ever benefit from that purchase? [spp-timestamp time=”44:13″] – The book is, What Does It Sound Like When You Change Your Mind? 44:37 – “It was absolutely worth it” [spp-timestamp time=”45:12″] – Here is the questionnaire for the Coaching Mastery Program 46:16 – “It doesn't matter where you live as you live fully there” 46:37 – Be odd to be number 1 [spp-timestamp time=”47:11″] – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:44 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Use the skills you already have to help others. Go beyond dreaming! Make a plan and take action to reach those dreams. Move to a location because of the lifestyle it offers, not because of the promise of greener pastures career-wise. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 I love the idea of reading great books. Here are a few of those timeless classics I would recommend to anyone – before hitting 30. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post You have to be odd appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

I'd like to be a brother like that– A listener is leaving her psychotherapy practice to go help an ailing cousin.  With the opportunities we have today, are you in a position to move, help a friend or relative, and still continue to live fully yourself?  You can be a brother, cousin – or wife, husband, sister, mom that other people admire.  Put yourself in a position to give generously.   Questions This Week: I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager.  What book should I have him read first? I really love my non-profit – The problem is it's running on fumes and We are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers. I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin.  How can I continue to make an income? Good News – and more  ‘s Poem This Week  Is your job defining your lifeIs it maybe a cause for much strifeIs it a way to employYour life to enjoyOr does it cut through your soul like a knife “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.”  Jim Cockrum [Tweet This] Show Notes Episode – 08-04-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: A listener of The 48 Days Podcast is leaving her psychotherapy practice to support an ailing cousin. This leaves Dan with the sentiment: “I'd like to be a brother like that”. So, how can we be brothers and sisters to those in need? How do we live in a way where there is room to give generously to those around us and, at the same time, pursue and care for our own needs and desires. This is the age-old question that will be tackled on today's podcast. Tune-in as Dan opens this discussion, shares good news that is happening around our world, and inspires listeners to re-evaluate the notion of working FOR profit so that we CAN do the meaningful work. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:02 – Preview of Today's Show on “I'd like to be a brother like that” A listener is leaving her psychotherapy practice to go help an ailing cousin. With the opportunities we have today, are you in a position to move, help a friend or relative, and still continue to live fully yourself? You can be a brother, cousin – or wife, husband, sister, mom that other people admire. Put yourself in a position to give generously. I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager. What book should I have him read first? I really love my non-profit – The problem is it's running on fumes and we are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin. How can I continue to make an income? Good News – and more “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.” – Jim Cockrum 01:58 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Is your job defining your life Is it maybe a cause for much strife Is it a way to employ Your life to enjoy Or does it cut through your soul like a knife 02:57 – Ron says, I listened to your audiobook, Dream Job, back in January and picked up a piece of information from your book about business opportunities 03:27 – Ron followed the program, set up a website and set up Google Ads for $50/month 03:34 – “I just closed my first deal and wired $5100” 04:05 – Utah just legalized lemonade stands and businesses run by kids 04:58 – There's no longer a requirement for children and youth under 18 to obtain a business license 05:46 – Recently, Dan was at one of his favorite restaurants 05:51 – A man came in, opened his guitar case, and started playing 06:00 – He wasn't very good, but Dan still gave him a generous tip 06:23 – Texas legislators voted in favor of allowing low-income residents to pay off traffic tickets through methods other than money 07:19 – A note from Gregory, owner of the coffee shop Oddly Correct, says, “I thought I would just start with what I had and I succeeded” 09:05 – “Don't be concerned about what the people are saying” 09:33 – Ask questions or send your stories on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 09:50 – Kaitlyn says, I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! 10:39 – Make your pitch about them and not you 10:49 – Clarify the need and/or challenge they may have and make them the hero of the story 11:01 – Give them two options: what will happen if they hire you and what will happen if they don't 11:17 – Be energetic and have fun 11:21 – 5 steps to a 1-minute elevator speech that will get you the job every time: Understand what they want Show empathy: I know how frustrating it is to… Summarize your plan: I will do these three things… Call to Action: I can start on Monday and put this plan into action Describe successful results: This is what it will feel like to have more freedom, better organization, happier customers, etc 12:00 – Use present tense when you speak 12:37 – John says, I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager. What book should I have him read first? 13:20 – Think and Grow Rich may be too philosophical 13:52 – Start with The Magic of Thinking Big 13:57 – Here are a few of those timeless classics I would recommend to anyone before hitting 30: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell 14:56 – Success principles are timeless 16:38 – John says, I'm spread too thin to do anything really well. I really love my non-profit. The problem is it's running on fumes and we are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers 18:08 – Dan believes one of the worst terms created in history is “non-profit” 18:47 – Any organization has to create profit in order to survive 19:24 – If it's not profitable, it can't survive 19:41 – Figure out a way to make it profitable 20:54 – Look at this as an opportunity 21:43 – Figure out a way to make it work 21:45 – Dan shares about his son, Jared, who went to Rwanda 23:50 – Having a profit means you get to continue to serve people without having to ask for donations 24:27 – Rachel says, I'm a homeschooling mom of two daughters and I'm super passionate about coaching and leadership. I love taking great information and modifying it. I'm considering writing a guidebook. My concern is copyright issues. 25:24 – Copyright is a very delicate issue 25:56 – If you are considering using a paragraph, or 250 words, it becomes a copyright issue 26:34 – If you don't copy the content verbatim, you can write a guidebook 27:03 – Copyrights expire for works published before 1923—they belong to the public unless they have been re-published 28:13 – Fair Use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission 28:39 – If you create something you will sell, Fair Use won't be applicable 29:23 – Dan shares about a quote he used on No More Dreaded Mondays 30:02 – Generally speaking, Dan doesn't use other materials but creates his own 31:15 – Pam says, I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin. How can I continue to make an income? 32:15 – Dan commends you, Pam, for what you're doing for your cousin 32:34 – Dan shares about a story he heard years ago about a boy who was looking at a luxury car 34:04 – Ebooks and podcasting may take time before it gets traction 34:08 – If you have an audience already, you can make the transition quickly and with ease 34:30 – If you need income quickly, pursue selling on Etsy, Amazon, or Ebay 35:10 – Check out Silent Sales Machine to know more 35:58 – Dan has 10 new side-business ideas 37:10 – Here's a book that you can access for FREE this weekend, it's from a listener – Career OnRamp: 19 Career Paths for Recent College Graduates 38:47 – Dan got excited about the idea of making a podcast dedicated to The Magic of Thinking Big 40:15 – Don't diminish the value of re-reading books 41:05 – Dan reviews the 5 steps to the 1-minute elevator speech 41:51 – The quote for today: “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.” – Jim Cockrum 42:04 – Be someone that other people admire – be in a position to give generously 42:30 – Ask questions on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 42:53 – What do you want 2018 to look like? 43:05 – Start putting in place the things you want to be true for next year 44:20 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Don't put too much weight or concern on what others are saying you should do—instead, trust your instincts and do what you think is best. Being profitable creates a sustainable business and gives you the opportunity to KEEP serving others. Be the person that people admire; make room in your life to be generous. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Here's a book that's free this weekend from a listener – Career OnRamp: 19 Career Paths for Recent College Graduates by Jared Buckley CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post I'd like to be a brother like that appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Have you been mislead into thinking "passion" comes before "profit"?  Here's a mind hack and a simple tip that will put money in the bank regardless of your current "passions".  It's time to find an eager audience and serve them well! Spend time with your host Jim Cockrum and his 8 figure business building team to gain cutting edge insight from their students and top partners as they talk about online business, Amazon selling, FBA, Facebook marketing, Merch, eBay and several other multiple income stream models.  Great show for those who are new as well as those trying to use the latest marketing strategies to grow! http://SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes My Silent Team Facebook group Additional listening to find passionate "gaps" on Amazon: Billy Monnier episode 48 Glyn Kennedy episode 72

How can I make my spouse more like me? I didn't say how can I make my spouse like me more. I said how can I make my spouse more like me.  There's a tendency for us to want others to see the world in the same way we do.  To like the things we like and to have the same views and values as we do.  What happens if you're living with someone who sees the world differently?      Questions this week: How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? How can I find new coaching clients?  Can my wife read books online and make money from that? How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? And I've got good news –  And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”— Eleanor Roosevelt (Tweet This)   When you look at the way that you're bent You can do things for which you are meant Your passions and skills Will pay all your bills And other great blessings are sent  Show Notes: Episode – 07-28-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan talks about the theme of making your spouse more like you. People have their own unique personalities, and those personalities are what separate them from everyone else, including family. Rather than let those unique attributes lead to misunderstandings, embrace them. Learn to love them for having an alternate perspective, but don't be afraid to let them know about something they might be missing. Tune-in to hear Dan talk about this and so much more in this week's podcast. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:38 – Preview of Today's Show on “How can I make my spouse more like me?” I didn't say how can I make my spouse like me more – I said how can I make my spouse more like me. There's a tendency for us to want others to see the world in the same way we do.       To like the things we like and to have the same views and values as we do. What happens if you're living with someone who sees the world differently? Questions This Week: How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? How can I find new coaching clients? Can my wife read books online and make money from that? How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? And I've got good news “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”— Eleanor Roosevelt 02:21 – A poem from Cliff Feightner When you look at the way that you're bent You can do things for which you are meant Your passions and skills Will pay all your bills And other great blessings are sent 02:51 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 04:29 – Good news from Kurt in Alaska! He was a groomsman for 2 friends 04:44 – The bride's son, Tristan, died 2 years ago – he did not survive but was able to donate all his major organs 04:54 – 6 months ago, the person who received Tristan's heart, Jacob, reached out to say Thank You to Kelly and Becky 05:11 – As a surprise wedding gift, Kelly flew Jacob to Alaska for the wedding 05:31 – It was an amazing surprise! 05:39 – The photographer posted the photos that night and 2 days after, the website had 19M hits 06:50 – Dan shares an amusing story from Ontario, Canada 06:55 – Retired mechanic built a $550 staircase on a dangerous local park trail 07:08 – When several members of the community have fallen down the rocky path, local citizens called for price estimates 07:34 – City estimated it would cost $65K – $150K 07:49 – The mechanic found other neighbors who wanted to finance the stairs, hired a homeless man to help, and in 3 hours they built it for $550 09:12 – Dan wants to share a resource, Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention 10:05 – “Find interesting ways to surprise people during the unexpected times” 10:15 – Don't make gifts all about you 10:32 – True gifts don't have company logos on them 10:54 – Infusionsoft is offering 27 email templates you can use right now! 11:37 – Dr. David Powers got Dan one of the copies of The Strangest Secret. He asks, How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? 13:16 – The lady selling doll clothes patterns David referenced is Cinnamon Miles 13:51 – Informational products are a possibility 15:06 – Leveraging is also an option 15:12 – Getting people to do remodeling jobs is almost impossible from Dan's experience 16:04 – Moving from doing the work to managing the work is a transition to leverage 16:16 – Dan shares about Robert Smith's son, Austin, who has a contract with their city to take care of citrus trees 16:42 – Austin's new business is making custom knives from wood 17:28 – Don't do just commodity – do something with value and meaning 17:55 – Dan also shares about a lady who carved the Cedar tree on their property in front of the sanctuary 18:42 – Dan encourages the older construction worker to look for unique skills he already has 18:57 – Angie asks, How can I find new coaching clients? 19:46 – Have something in between to lead people up the value ladder 20:04 – Dan shares an example 20:16 – Marianne just completed 48 Days' coaching mastery program 20:38 – Scan local businesses for opportunities 20:42 – Create a list of 40 businesses to approach for leadership training 20:52 – Make 5 calls weekly to business leads 20:55 – Follow up with 18 city leaders for referrals 21:06 – Identify and contact 15 business associations 21:10 – Do weekly blog, e-news, Facebook posts, etc 21:22 – Go to social events to engage with people 21:30 – Do online workshops 21:37 – Book 10 speaking engagements 21:46 – She's a valued employee, working full time 22:05 – Marianne went to several rallies of mayor candidates for their town 22:25 – She took note of one of the candidate's promises that he'll take calls if he won the election 22:32 – Day after the election, Marianne called the new mayor and asked if they can meet up and talk about the city's vision 23:09 – Marianne asked if the mayor was open for help and offered a solution 24:13 – Dan also shares about a person from their coaching mastery program 24:46 – Marianne's website is Marianne Renner Life Coaching 25:25 – Erin says, Can my wife read books online and make money from that? 26:00 – Last week, somebody read about Jim Hodges who reads old history books and makes materials for homeschoolers 26:48 – If your wife is reading current books, publishers might not give permission to use the materials for monetization 27:45 – Get books that are in the public domain 28:31 – Get educated what's in the public domain and what's not to avoid copyright issues 29:02 – Ask questions on AskDan or send them to askdan@48days.com 30:10 – 60% of the emails Dan gets is not about questions but requests to be on the show 31:46 – Podcast listeners take action – this is a huge differentiating factor for terrestrial radio 32:41 – Advertisers are aware of this 33:00 – Dan now needs a sorting system for emails 33:21 – Tom says, How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? 34:25 – Tom's wife is still in the survival mindset 35:19 – A couple of resources are available for you. Dan and Joanne's What if the Negative Person is my Spouse 36:17 – Recognize that security is not just money in the bank 36:31 – Acknowledge your different personality styles 36:56 – Dan's goal was not to make Joanne his clone but to embrace her uniqueness 37:29 – There may be value in the unique perspective of your spouse 37:59 – Read about The Big Leap 39:27 – Coaching can be a mental remodeling 39:43 – Not hitting a goal is NOT failure 40:47 – Listen more, talk less 41:19 – Dan and Joanne determined an amount for Joanne to have her personal account on a monthly basis 42:04 – A monthly allowance gives your wife the freedom to do what she wants without having to ask 42:47 – Dan says this is a life-saver for their marriage 43:15 – Dan's grandsons are reading this summer 3 books: The Power of Positive Thinking – Norman Vincent Peale, How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie and The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz 44:18 – Let your children follow their curiosity to find their calling 45:01 – Expose your children to things that will shape their thinking 45:46 – Don't worry about the job they're going to have 46:37 – Dan is confident his grandkids will get through those early years of jobs 47:02 – Look to the next generation as your legacy 47:25 – 3 things that kids need are great relationships, great conversations, and the chance to think for solutions 48:31 – Success is not just based on money 48:43 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 3 Key Points: Don't try to make your spouse your clone, learn to embrace their uniqueness. Be willing to go the extra mile in building your network and connections. Recognize that money is not the sole basis for security and success. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 27 EMAIL TEMPLATES YOU CAN USE RIGHT NOW Referenced Podcast – What if the Negative Person is my Spouse Recommended Book: Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention by John Ruhlin Three books my grandsons are reading this summer: The Power of Positive Thinking – Norman Vincent Peale How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!)   The post How can I make my spouse more like me? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Are you a passionately curious person? Albert Einstein said “I have no special talents.  I am only passionately curious.”  What does that mean?  Can we learn to be passionately curious?  What happens if we are not?  Don't miss out on what's right in front of you.    Questions this week: What does it mean to be passionately curious? What music can I use on my podcast? How can I be a full-time music therapist? What's happening in the 48DaysEagles community? And I've got good news –  And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “Everyone is given a gift—but some people never open their package.”— Author Unknown — Click To Tweet Show Notes: Episode – 06-30-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan elaborates on what it means to be passionately curious. Albert Einstein is considered a genius for his work, but he only described himself as passionately curious. Dan agrees with Einstein and explains that it is the WHY questions that keep us moving forward to new, extraordinary discoveries. In addition to embracing our curiosity, Dan encourages listeners to keep engaged in the very projects and work that feed off of our passions. Tune-in to hear Dan address listeners' questions, share uplifting news stories that is happening around the world, and what you NEED to be mindful of before jumping head-first into your passion. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:10 – Last week I used the quotation from Albert Einstein “I have no special talents, I'm only passionately curious.” – What does that mean? Can we learn to be passionately curious? What happens if we're not? What music can I use in my podcast? How can I be a full-time music therapist? An update on the 48 Days Eagles community And I've got good news – “Everyone is given a gift, but some people never open their package.” ― Unknown 02:38 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Finding what fits like a glove Will help you to rise above The world will be sunny As you're making your money In doing the work that you love 03:24 – Dan has a couple of resources that has helped him live the life that he loves 03:55 – Pastor Dan Scott compiled his notes and memories about that time in the church that caused the entrepreneurial explosion 04:30 – Reading the stories helped Dan remember what he started 04:40 – From $14 the book is now only $5 – purchase the book and be inspired to find your own creativity and God-given talent 05:06 – Dan and Joanne have an audio book called Living, Loving and Working where they talk about breaking away from generational patterns of poverty, their love story, the decisions they made regarding education, raising happy children and navigating the entrepreneurial world – from $39 the audio download is now just $11 05:50 – Download these resources at com/sharing-my-story 06:11 – If you order both together, you can get then for $11 06:40 – Dr. Steve was given 48 Days to the Work You Love in late 2010. At that time of his life he was seriously looking for a change from his job as a research physicist at a medical university. He finally took Dan's advice and signed up for 48 Days coaching and was surprised when he received an email from Dan 07:35 – Dr. Steve began his complete mental remodeling and says it was Dan's coaching that led him to his entrepreneurial success 08:04 – Dan told Steve he did not have the credibility to pull his idea off 08:25 – Dr. Steve resolved to take the next right step and that was when Table Top Inventing was born 08:47 – They are now doing workshops for high school kids and they have an innovation mastermind group for teenagers 08:56 – Last year, the teenagers started their tech project and it was similar to what Amazon was doing 09:30 – Dr. Steve says coaching has led to a magical life filled with fun adventures 09:50 – Email Dr. Steve at steve@ttinvent.com for 20% off the rate to join their mastermind workshop 10:44 – Over 80 people in Panama City, Florida formed a human chain to save a family that was being dragged out to sea by the riptide 11:47 – An 11-year old boy from Anderson, South Carolina was fishing and he got a purse that was lost 25 years ago – everything was intact and included the owner's name in the pocket book 12:27 – The owner is a family friend and they took the purse to her; she was delighted to get it back 12:53 – People are creating a new invention for The World Cup 2022, in Qatar 13:15 – The invention is a worker's helmet that has a solar panel on the back—it powers a little fan that can cool the skin by as much as 50 degrees 14:37 – Johnny used to suffer a two-hour walk going to and from work every day but thanks to a compassionate customer, he does not have to anymore 15:25 – Jim, a regular customer of Johnny's, found a bike on Craigslist and gave it to Johnny 16:06 – Dan's friend, Tom Ritchey, who is an inventor in the biking space, went to Rwanda with Rick Warren and saw people using wooden bikes for hauling and transportation 16:48 – Tom distributed his bikes to communities in Rwanda 17:27 – Sarah spent 2 years planning her dream wedding and the lavish affair was supposed to take place at the Ritz Charles. The week before the wedding, the couple decided to cancel the event and Sarah was devastated as it came with a $30,000 non-refundable deposit 18:10 – Instead of letting the decorations and food go to waste, Sarah called homeless shelters in the local area and invited the residents to what would have been her wedding celebration 18:36 – News of Sarah's good deed inspired other locals to donate formal attire for the guests 19:02 – Sarah said she took the opportunity to tell the homeless they deserve to be in a place like this reception just as much as everyone else 19:38 – Paul asks, is it possible for you to speak further on your thoughts on what being passionately curious can lead to or make possible? 20:41 – Dan says all the things that Albert Einstein achieved was because he was passionately curious 21:45 – Dan says he is trying to nurture curiosity in himself and in others 22:23 – Dan asked a young kid who said Dan's car was his dream car – “What are you doing today to make that dream come true?” 23:16 – Dan encouraged him to create a plan to make his dream come true 23:50 – Always ask WHY 24:12 – Scott is struggling about what to do to keep going and says he thinks the answer should be deeper than “keep working” 25:01 – Dan says people do not have the right to just unplug and do nothing – they should be engaged and doing something that is productive 25:52 – “Number one: become the best at one specific thing. Number two: become very good, top 25%, at two or more things. The first strategy is difficult to the point of near impossibility – few people will ever play in the NBA or make a platinum album. The second strategy is fairly easy, everyone has at least a few areas in which they can be in the top 25% with some effort.” – Scott Adams 27:17 – Scott says you don't have to be a superstar, but you can be in the top 25% in two things and the combination can put you into an extraordinary category 28:07 – David Foster says he was not good enough as a musician so he combined his passion for music and his ability to make somebody else look good 28:36 – If you have an example of being good at two things, send it to Dan at askdan@48Days.com 29:05 – Jocelyn asks, what are the best practices for using recorded music for podcasts? 29:31 – Dan pays a licensing fee to Sony to use his opening song 29:51 – Try using royalty-free music, you can check out com, premiumbeat.com, shutterstock.com, musicbakery.com 32:09 – You can also get music for your podcast that is made just for you and you only have to pay a one-time fee 33:34 – You can check out Mike and Izabela Russell of Music Radio Creative for your personalized music and they have a guide about all the issues regarding licensing for a podcast 34:30 – Dan says do not pull something out of Google 34:38 – Caleb asks, can you connect me with the gentleman who reads history books for his business? 35:01 – Look up jimhodgesaudiobooks but Dan doesn't think he can make you successful in your business 36:42 – You have to do the work 37:11 – Bob is a full-time teacher and is board certified music therapist and has recently earned a certificate in hospice and palliative care music therapy. Bob wants to work as a music therapist at hospices, but it is moving slow and he thinks his teaching job is a drain to his time and energy. 38:39 – Bob read Jim Cockrum's Silent Sales Machine and got the idea of selling on Amazon, so he can quit his teaching job and focus on hospice music therapy 39:56 – Dan says he is commending Bob for wanting to do hospice music therapy, but questions if it is a responsible move to go straight to full-time when he has a family 40:46 – Dan says this is a situation where he cautions making your passion as your only source of income 41:33 – Jim's book is now in its 10th edition, anyone who has ever ordered it gets the update for free 42:05 – Dan says it would be a good move for Bob to do something on Amazon and he can look at something that is also in the music arena 43:52 – Look for ideas that embrace your love of music 44:39 – Check out org 45:42 – Dan says Bob can be a music therapist for a hospice but to not force it as his primary source of income 46:12 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – they are doing Monday mentor sessions 47:05 – Dan says they'll be talking about having a coach on Monday 47:35 – Grab the promo of the book Let the River Run and Living, Loving, Working 48:14 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Being passionately curious will go a long way for you and your business – do not be afraid to always ask WHY. You do not have to be the best person at one thing; be near the top at two things and you will still end up being extraordinary. Definitely follow your passions, but if you're starting out, be cautious in making it your only source of income. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days The special combination Let the River Run and Living, Loving & Working Sites to purchase royalty free music for podcasts: MelodyLoops.com PremiumBeat.com shutterstock.com/music MusicBakery.com If you're interested in diving a bit deeper into music licensing restrictions, Mike Russell at Music Radio Creative has created this comprehensive guide Musicianaries who provide healing music to those who are suffering Upcoming Events with Dan — CES Conference with Jim Cockrum –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Are You a Passionately Curious Person? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

What happens when the dog catches the car? Most of us spend our entire lives chasing the dream of having enough.  What happens when that goal is met?  Do we stop, or is there reason to keep working anyway?  One listener is facing that challenge and Dan talks about life purpose in this episode.   Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? I'm a 45 y/o woman & have no idea what my purpose or passion is. My wife refuses to think about long-range plans. How much should I charge my friends for my services? I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything. And I've got good news –  As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.”  —  Horace  Tweet This Cliff Feightner‘s Poem This Week You need to be having a dreamTo outline your life's schemeIt's your decisionIn having a visionThat helps you rise to the top like the cream Episode – 07-14-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: What happens when you've made enough? You've reached the pinnacle of success and all the goals you've set out for yourself have been met. Even though this scenario is for a select few, the implications of questioning our motives to work is something we all can relate to. In today's 48 Days episode, Dan uncovers what really drives our desire to work—our passion and our calling. Tune-in as Dan shares feel-good news, answers listeners' questions, and encourages listeners' to always keep searching for our life purpose. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:13 – Preview of Today's Show on “What happens when the dog catches the car?” Most of us spend our entire lives chasing the dream of having enough. What happens when that goal is met? Do we stop, or is there reason to keep working anyway? One listener is facing that challenge in this episode. Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? I'm a 45 y/o woman & have no idea what my purpose or passion is My wife refuses to think about long-range plans How much should I charge my friends for my services? I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything And I've got good news – “As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.” – Horace [spp-timestamp time=”03:17″] – A poem from Cliff Feightner You need to be having a dream To outline your life's scheme It's your decision In having a vision That helps you rise to the top like the cream [spp-timestamp time=”04:07″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 05:37 – Dan shares about the world's first battery-free phone 05:47 – Researchers at University of Washington have just constructed the first battery-free phone 06:47 – More news from Dan: Man Had Heartwarming Reason for Proposing to His Girlfriend's Sister First 06:58 – Ashley and her sister Hannah have always been very close, which is why Ashley's boyfriend proposed to both of them 07:10 – When Ashley and her boyfriend, Will, started dating, she made it clear that she and her sister were a package deal 07:16 – 15-year old Hannah has down syndrome and diabetes 07:26 – Ashley is prepared to take over as Hannah's legal guardian when their parents can't care for her anymore 08:06 – There were some policemen who answered a street complaint 08:17 – Instead of shutting down the slip n' slide at the neighborhood independence day block party, the police officers decided to join in the fun 08:55 – Officers confirmed that the slide didn't block the road 09:37 – Joe says, Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? 10:22 – Dan thinks it will be very difficult to have a profitable business just based on good news 11:42 – A study by the Huffington Post says 3 minutes of negative news in the morning increases your chances of having a bad day by 27% 12:18 – Last night, Dan watched a documentary that ran into the news timeslot 13:17 – There is a lot of fake news that comes out these days 14:25 – Dan was recently asked how he keeps his personal and family life healthy 14:43 – “We don't have our phones in our bedroom” 15:07 – Dan and Joanne never had a TV in their bedroom 15:34 – The first 3 hours of the day are very important to Dan 16:31 – News channels are not interested in reporting objective news stories 16:43 – The news is a money-making business 17:38 – Dan recommends 5 books to read before you hit 30: How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell 18:15 – I'm a 45 year old woman and have no idea what my purpose or passion is 19:16 – What are your unique skills? 19:42 – We all have enough clues to what our calling is – it's not supernatural 19:52 – God gives us clues along the way 20:29 – Follow your curiosity 21:09 – Frank says, My wife refuses to think about long-range plans 22:01 – Be the leader in your relationship 22:48 – Share everything with your wife 23:03 – People's success is tied to the length of their time perspective 24:24 – When people are able to get a clear sense of where they want to be, bigger success show up 24:39 – Extending your time frame is one of the key characteristics of highly successful people 25:14 – David asks, How much should I charge my friends for my services? 25:54 – You're on the right path 26:19 – Don't price something that you would later resent 27:10 – Dan charged a reasonable price and profit margin for friends and family so if they came back with an unreasonable request, he could accommodate them 27:39 – Be fair and do exceptional work 28:08 – Lauren asks, How do I know which jobs are legitimate? I have my doubts on the work available. Any advice to get started? 29:36 – Sketchy websites often ask for payment 29:56– Get the Writer's Market 2017: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published 30:19 – It's worth hundreds of thousands if you want to be a writer 31:32 – Dan also has been paid for writing 33:03 – Jeremy says, I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything 34:51 – Dan talks about the upper limit challenge 35:20 – Dan has seen people experience a hit and 6 months later, become bankrupt 35:44 – Marty Robbins made a lot of money outside music 36:42 – Working is to exercise your gift 37:27 – If you have more to look back on than to look forward to, you're telling your body it can shut down 37:58 – Why do you get up each morning? 38:48 – What is the calling you still have to complete? 39:51 – You can't stop working – that's a dangerous move! 40:08 – Stopping the flow of money puts your life into jeopardy 40:47 – The Old Testament talks about “blessed to be a blessing” 41:34 – Nancy says, I'm a large-scale event planner but working for a non-profit. I'm a writer who wants to start a small virtual administrative assistant business to help business owners. Is it a viable idea? 42:29 – Dan agrees that this is indeed a viable business concept 42:02 – Find people who are already successful in that industry and model them 43:40 – Check out Virtual Staff Finder, Upwork, Guru, Virtual Assistant Israel, Shelancers, and V Worker 44:42 – Determine your unique selling proposition 45:31 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:09 – Ask questions on AskDan 47:22 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Look at the clues in your life to uncover your true passion and calling. Extending your time frame when you plan for your life is one of the key attributes of a successful person. Even when you've made enough, keep working—working is an opportunity to exercise your gifts. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days I love the idea of reading great books. Here are a few of those timeless classics I would recommend to anyone – before hitting 30 How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post What happens when the dog catches the car? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Guess what – I just bought the farm! History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm.  And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying.  But then there's the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm.  I've got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs?  And How can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I've got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents.  I am only passionately curious.”  Albert Einstein – Tweet This Cliff Feightner‘s Poem This Week When you feel at the end of your ropeIn the workplace, how do you copeAre you prepared to adaptOr just feel that you're trappedIn a job without any hope  Show Notes: Episode – 07-07-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: This holiday week, Dan shares wonderful success stories from members of 48 Days as well as an opportunity where YOU can win a 13 acre farm! He also addresses questions from listeners including whether one should start a new business idea or compete with others in established markets. Dan also discusses the topic of homeschooling as he and his wife, Joanne, made the decision to homeschool their own children. Tune in to find out how family time fosters an entrepreneurial spirit in our children and why it's important to start a business that blends in a person's passion, talent, and money.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:02 – Preview of Today's Show on “Guess what – I just bought the farm!” History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm. And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying. But then there's the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm. I've got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I've got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein 03:54 – A poem by Cliff FeightnerWhen you feel at the end of your rope In the workplace, how do you cope Are you prepared to adapt Or just feel that you're trapped In a job without any hope 04:23 – Success story from West, It all began in your (Dan's) Eagle's Club Coaching that I took way back in 2005. My side hustle business is nearly 100% residual income and pays for our new 4K+ sq ft home 06:21 – Dan explains the power of SWISS dollars 07:17 – When you're working 40 hours per week, you calculate your pay based on 40 hours 07:25 – When you open a store online, you're open 168 hours per week 07:53 – Would $15/hour make you suffer having been used to earning $70K/year? NO – $15/hour in a year is $130K 08:28 – This is the power of SWISS dollars 08:59 – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list 09:09 – Sian Regis was well aware of how he treated his mother, Rebecca, when he was younger 09:24 – Rebecca was a single-mom who worked as a hotel maid for years 09:32 – Now, Sian is making it up to her 10:03 – The young entrepreneur helped his mom to complete her bucket list 10:46 – Paramedics stopped to do the right thing after seeing a 98-year old mowing the lawn in the heat 11:08 – They pulled the ambulance over at the senior's house 11:20 – They went ahead and mowed her lawn 11:35 – Police officers bought an air conditioner for a 95-year old veteran 11:49 – The officers received a 911 call from the senior distressed over his air conditioner 12:03 – The officers visited and were appalled at the veteran's condition 12:17 – They went to home depot to look for an air conditioner 12:25 – The store employees were touched and threw in $150 of their own money 12:35 – The police officers put $150 as well to split the cost 12:43 – They went back to the veteran's house and installed the new air conditioner 13:05 – UPS has a new ad out with the line, “As a kid did you ever knock on other people's doors, then run away before they could answer? Guess what? We're hiring!” 13:56 – Dan shares about Matt “buying the farm” 14:16 – Matte interviewed Norma, who was giving away her 13 acre farm 14:33 – Norma is moving to a retirement home 14:49 – She's taking applications with essays from couples who want to be farmers 15:02 – Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com 15:14 – There's a fee of $300 per application 15:29 – She owes $189K on her farm that she'll pay off once she gives it away 16:17 – Verify that you can run a farm like this 17:30 – Dan wants somebody from the 48 Days community to win! 18:01 – Dan plays Watching the Wheels 20:11 – Anthony asks, Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? 20:47 – Dan had their kids in regular school until it became clear that Jared wouldn't make it in the system 20:15 – Dan and Joanne pulled out Jared from school and then, they pulled out Ashley 21:37 – They used Zig Ziglar's recordings 22:11 – Just living life together as a family nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit 23:08 – You don't need to be very sophisticated or structured when you live with your kids 24:07 – The $100 Startup is a resource Dan recommends 24:15 – Dan's 48 Low-Cost Business Ideas 25:45 – Rusty says, How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? 26:09 – “Masterminds are one of those terms that is being used and abused dramatically” 26:27 – Your idea makes sense 26:38 – Collaborate instead of competing 27:11 – Dan was a member of IMCAP for years 28:04 – Send your questions and success stories to AskDan or askdan@48days.com 28:46 – Sean says, Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? 29:29 – You can compete in established business opportunities 29:46 – Domino's Pizza's 30-minute delivery is an example of this 30:23 – Dan shares about Shane who picks up dry cleaning 31:39 – Be careful about just identifying where you know there's a need 32:04 – “You have to include your passion” 32:40 – Dan uses Jamie's question as an example 34:31 – Make sure you have the blend of passion, talent, and money in the business you'll build 35:05 – Kris, who lives in Florida, sent a message to Dan for a possible meet up 36:54 – Dan hopes that you approach unexpected opportunities the same way he does 37:43 – Dan is behind schedule with the plans he's made for himself 38:12 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: No matter how dark our days may feel, there's always a brighter side. Today is not about competing anymore, it's about collaboration. Treat your problems as opportunities for growth. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com How I make money coaching – Dan's blog CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Guess what – I just bought the farm! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Oh no – this happened.  How do I move forward? My wife, Joanne, and I have used a concise process for all the years of our marriage. When confronted with a decision, we allow a 2-week maximum for arriving at a decision. Whether it is where to move, what kind of car to purchase, making a career or business decision, or how to handle a difficult relationship with a relative, we approach the process as follows: 1. State the problem. 2. Get the advice and opinions of others. 3. List the alternatives. 4. Choose the best alternative. 5. Act. And we avoid the crippling power of indecision. Yes, this process must be bathed in prayer. But a daily walk of integrity and character should provide confidence in moving ahead quickly with most any decision. You, too, can deal effectively with the challenge of making solid decisions. Don't be indecisive and unstable in all your ways. Rather, walk in the strength, confidence, and boldness that come from decisive action. Tweet This Listener Questions I haaate what I am doing now, but can't leap straight into my dream vocation Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? And I've got good news – “Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity.” ― Jim Rohn Cliff Feightner‘s Poem Are you just one of the guys Who asks all their peers to advise Get off of that stoop Away from that group Reach up and go for the prize Show Notes: Episode – 06-30-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses the common question of how to move forward. Unexpected roadblocks are part of the journey and so it begs the question: how does one address the roadblock and move forward? Listen as Dan shares the process of how he and his wife, Joanne, make the tough decisions in life. He also shares addresses questions of listeners and discusses the many options presented to Dan after their cease and desist order for the Sanctuary. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:01 – Preview of Today's Show on “Oh no – this happened. How do I move forward?” My wife, Joanne, and I have used a concise process for all the years of our marriage. When confronted with a decision, we allow a 2-week maximum for arriving at a decision. Whether it is where to move, what kind of car to purchase, making a career or business decision, or how to handle a difficult relationship with a relative, we approach the process as follows: State the problem. Get the advice and opinions of others. List the alternatives. Choose the best alternative. And we avoid the crippling power of indecision. Yes, this process must be bathed in prayer. But a daily walk of integrity and character should provide confidence in moving ahead quickly with most any decision. You, too, can deal effectively with the challenge of making solid decisions. Don't be indecisive and unstable in all your ways. Rather, walk in the strength, confidence, and boldness that come from decisive action. I hate what I am doing now, but can't leap straight into my dream vocation? Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? And I've got good news – “Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity.” ― Jim Rohn 05:46 – A poem from Cliff FeightnerAre you just one of the guys Who asks all their peers to advise Get off of that stoop Away from that group Reach up and go for the prize 06:48 – A person in the US needs to earn $21.21/hour to afford a 2-BR home which is 3x the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 07:12 – What the minimum wage is should NOT be an issue 08:36 – An article says your next job interview will likely happen to be a text message 09:26 – In Sydney, Nova Scotia, motorcycle bikers escorted a bullied 10-year old boy to school 10:13 – There's a ride at 6 Flags Theme Park in New York where a 14-year old got outside the sky ride gondola 10:41 – The park stopped the ride and people made a human net to catch her 11:25 – Dan shares about how Jail Inmates Rush to Save Fallen Officer, Rather than Escaping 11:57 – The security officer collapsed unconscious because of the heat 12:17 – The inmates rushed to give the officer CPR while another inmate called 911 12:42 – The officer was taken to the hospital and is now recovering 12:46 – The family members of the fallen officer bought lunch and dessert for the 6 inmates 13:43 – Rabbit Hash, Kentucky just elected a pitbull as their town mayor! 14:01 – A 3-year old pitbull just won for mayor 14:25 – The town's tradition came about in the 90s when the residents agreed they don't have a need for mayor 15:05 – The election funds will go toward to rebuild the town's general store that burned down in an electrical fire 15:21 – Jim Cockrum is the Amazon online sales guru 15:37 – 2 weeks ago, Jim's house burned down 15:53 – A lightning bolt stuck his house 16:14 – They are going to rebuild their house that will take 8-12 months 16:28 – Jim's attitude about that is “what does this make possible?” 16:48 – Because Jim's business is online, he has no downturn 17:05 – They already rented a house to stay at for the mean time 17:39 – Dan will be on the CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online businesses 18:53 – Last Monday on the 48 Days Eagles, Dan talked about dealing with change 19:02 – It was like a live podcast that Dan will do once a month 19:39 – In Think and Grow Rich , Napoleon Hill said, “Indecision is the seedling of fear. Indecision crystallizes into doubt; the two blend and become fear!” 20:51 – Dina says, I hate what I am doing now, but can't leap straight into my dream vocation 22:01 – If you know that you want to write, determine what it would look like if you do it full-time 22:52 – Look for opportunities where you can get paid writing 24:35 – Check out Writer's Market on Amazon 25:16 – Becky's message goes, I work with dealerships everyday and there are so many opportunities to do things in the industry. If you want to pass my information privately, I'd be thrilled to tell them about my company that have openings nationwide 26:21 – Dan sold cars in California years ago 27:44 – Vicky says, Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? 29:26 – We're talking about the opportunity cost 29:44 – Dan advises to GO NOW! 30:02 – Dan shares about a guy who drives a truck who wanted to be a FedEx driver 31:06 – Get in the October opening for the barber school 31:57 – There's a story in Nashville from Jars of Clay, the Christian music group where Stephen Mason was the lead guitarist 32:20 – They realized they needed to find their edge 32:29 – Stephen Mason was clear and so he opened his shop, The Handsomizer right next to their studio 33:32 – Send your success story or question to AskDan or askdan@48Days.com 33:57 – Dan received a lot of feedback from last week about the cease and desist 34:51 – Carrie and David say, How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? 37:31 – 48 Days has a Coaching Mastery Program 37:47 – Coaching with Excellence used to be a prerequisite for the Coaching Mastery Program 38:06 – Dan and his team at 48 Days added more in the Coaching Mastery Program so that you don't have to enroll in Coaching with Excellence anymore 39:28 – Kai says, If it's just an issue of needing to be an accessory use, you can combine the residential and sanctuary lot 40:22 – Dan has people lined up to assess what he can do to the Sanctuary 41:14 – Dan and Joanne are looking at new options 42:13 – Matt suggests hosting events in places like a country club or hotel and to just have dinner gatherings inside Dan's home 43:30 – Anonymous says, My husband is in sales. Last year he made right about $45K. Does the ratio of sales to income seem reasonable to you? 44:31 – If you're husband is good in sales, he has a lot of options! 45:47 – Dan appreciates your ongoing contributions to the community 46:19 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 46:33 – Ask your questions at AskDan or send them to askdan@48Days.com 46:43 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: If faced with a difficult situation, be decisive—analyze your options with careful thought, then act! Always look at the future ahead of you before making any big leap. Be clear on what you want for your life so you can move forward. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) How I make money coaching – Dan's blog Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Oh no – this happened. How do I move forward? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts… 5 months after I interviewed a company has contacted me.  Should I even consider them now? What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? I'd like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we're moving to. Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? And I've got good news – “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum Tweet This Poem from Cliff Feightner, 48 Days Eagles You say your chances are slimAs you are not like her or himBut you're more than ableBring your stuff to the table Show Notes: Episode – 06-16-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan bombards us with a ton of good news! Dan hopes these stories will brighten your mood—we need to take time to acknowledge the good in the world. Dan also lists the 10 steps to getting your first coaching client and explains why you MUST niche down. Tune in to find out the importance of taking a clear action to get a result and what to do if you're in a job that just isn't a right fit for you. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:47 – Preview of Today's Show on Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now? What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? I'd like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we're moving to Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? And I've got good news – “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum 03:17 – You say your chances are slim As you are not like her or him But you're more than able Bring your stuff to the table Your potential is filled to the brim – Cliff Fightner 04:08 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 05:24 – Dan's example of how negative words have an effect on something we consider inanimate 07:04 – Negative things on TV make Dan cringe 07:24 – Dan shares about, Alberto Gutierrez, a trash truck driver in Colombia who for 20 years would save books 08:03 – He filled his house with books and made it a library for poor children in his community 08:28 – More good news from Tumblr – a woman wrote about her mom who's a waitress 08:43 – She and her mom are working the same waitress job 08:48 – 15 minutes ago a guy she waited on told her mom to take care and left 09:16 – The man tipped her mom $1000 for her trip to Italy to find her roots 09:38 – A woman in 2009 lost her wallet that had $141 in it, cards, and her ID 09:54 – 8 years later, her wallet came back to her 10:10 – A police officer delivered the wallet to her sister-in-law's house and it was untouched 11:00 – Last Saturday, a passenger of Southwest Airlines, was travelling from Denver to Pittsburgh and was treated to a neat surprise before take off 11:13 – The captain explained that a special passenger was on board 11:24 – For 22 years with Southwest Airlines, he was flying his 1,000,000th passenger 11:37 – He presented the passenger a bottle of champagne, an autographed copy of her boarding card and an envelope of cash amounting to her ticket price 12:05 – Dan wants to insert these snippets of good news for the uplifting part of 48 Days podcast 12:42 – Chris says, 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now? 13:18 – Do you still want a better job at this current moment? 13:42 – People who end up getting their dream job outlast their competition 14:08 – Most people after 2 weeks assume the company hired somebody else 14:36 – Don't berate a company for their slow follow through 15:10 – Don't speed things up just because you're impatient 15:19 – Dan is sending you a copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love 15:30 – Yvette says, Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? 16:16 – Yes, you need to be specific – don't be a generalist 16:57 – Dan shares about their heart coach 17:31 – Have a clear value proposition 17:55 – How do you specifically work with people? 18:01 – Dan's blog – How I Make Money Coaching 18:09 – Dan goes through 10 steps to getting your first coaching client Identify your area of specialty Know your ideal client Create your elevator speech Let your ideal client get to know you better Make it easy to do business with you Connect with other coaches Prepare a 20-minute speech around your topic Volunteer to coach 5 clients through a worthy organization Pitch yourself as a podcast guest Ask for the commitment 22:28 – Nathan asks, How much should I pay myself? 23:07 – You don't pay yourself until you see a positive cash flow 23:56 – Never pay yourself from money that you borrowed 24:51 – Set up your salary as low as possible 25:47 – Dan will send you a copy of No More Dreaded Mondays 26:10 – RJ asks, What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? 26:52 – An Interview means seeing each other face-to-face 27:29 – At any point, it's legitimate to say it's not a great fit 27:45 – Embrace and validate the fact that they called you in 27:58 – if you wait ‘til the job offer, they will assume the offer isn't enough 28:34 – Don't take a job if you feel obligated to it 29:16 – Michael says, I'd like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we're moving to 30:46 – Draw a circle of 5 miles from where you live and list down companies in that area 31:50 – Keep the logistics simple 31:59 – Identify who your ideal customers would be 32:37 – Make a list of 60 companies 33:13 – Dan shares about Shane who walked in his door and offered a dry cleaning service 34:02 – He charged the same as the dry cleaners 34:27 – Shane was getting 40% of the cost of the dry cleaners 35:30 – Dan shares about a gifted Christian musician from Tennessee 36:18 – On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she calls churches and restaurants who might be interested in her services 37:03 – Taking clear action is what will get you the results 37:22 – Dan also talks about Bonny, his bookkeeper who comes in once a month 38:47 – Billy from the previous week asks, Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? 40:47 – Dan will send you a book proposal outline to help you frame what you offer 42:16 – Dan works with traditional publishers 43:00 – Dan wouldn't have sold millions of copies and translated his book if he published himself 43:36 – Look at every project in multiple ways 45:55 – Decide which way makes more sense to you 47:45 – Dan's father's day weekend will be about U2 and Johnny Cash 48:07 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 48:32 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Do not be too general in your scope of what you have to offer – find your niche. Take a clear action to get a result. Do not take a job if you feel obligated to do it—nor should you stay in a job if it's not the right fit. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts… appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) Questions this week: I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own. What if I don't need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). Click for more.  I want to do something outside of the software development arena. “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” Kahlil Gibran — Tweet This Cliff Fightner's Poem This Week, 48DaysEagles “The talents, of which you've been blessedAre they helping in your life's questDo they help make you moneyKeeping life sunnyOr are they inside, being oppressed” Mentioned in Podcast Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48Days as the code) Cliff Ravenscraft's Live Event on Building a Business Around Your Podcast Upcoming Events with Dan CES Conference with Jim Cockrum (Note: this event has passed) –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I'll be there!) askdan@48Days.com Show Notes: Episode – 06-09-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan walks us through a number of questions from our listeners that reminds us that pursuing a life for money and security alone can only take us so far. There is a sincere wrestle to be a person of significance and purpose; a tension that is worth exploring. He also shares an eye-opening interview he had with Aaron Walker, author of View from the Top. Listen as Aaron discusses his own fight searching for a greater purpose after retiring at the age of 27 and how Dan helped him along his new path as a career coach. Sponsored By: Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:07 – Preview of Today's Show on Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) I would love to move into a position where I can work with in student ministry full-time. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own. What if I don't need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). I want to do something outside of the software development arena. “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.”– Kahlil Gibran “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner 02:33 – “The talents, of which you've been blessed Are they helping in your life's quest Do they help make you money Keeping life sunny Or are they inside, being oppressed” – Poem by Cliff Feightner 03:16 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft's course, Building a Business Around Your Podcast 04:19 – Free Book – DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master – Nance Schick (use 48Days as the code) 06:30 – John says, I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time 07:28 – Check out ChurchJobs.net 08:16 – Why limit yourself to that? 08:38 – Dan presents a scenario to challenge your thinking 09:41 – Consider this 2nd example 10:43 – What if you're in a job that pays $65K a year and you're a student minister volunteer? 11:17 – Dan knows a guy who works as a full-time minister 11:20 – His father-in-law was a Ford dealer who gave him a new T Bird 11:38 – The minister received so much criticism that he had to give the car back to his father-in-law 11:58 – If you're asking for money for your ministry, people will always question your actions 12:21 – Dan would never be able to sleep at night in that situation 12:41 – Read the message of Paul in the New Testament 13:26 – Dan sees some challenges in the way we pay people as ministers 14:06 – A listener asks, My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own 15:36 – What does security mean in a job that you loathe? 15:55 – The security you think you have is an illusion 16:52 – If you can create 50% of your salary for 15 hours per week on the side, you're in good shape to quit your job 17:20 – Jim says, I want to do something outside of the software development arena 18:00 – Software development is a very broad industry 18:34 – There are millions of opportunities in software development and it may mean you need to modify what you do 18:51 – Don't leave without a clear plan 19:14 – Dan will send you a new copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love 19:55 – Dan plays, Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) 24:24 – Dan shares his interview with Aaron Walker 24:31 – For Aaron, the best part of the book is the foreword written by Dan 25:01 – Aaron's new book is View from the Top 25:29 – At 27 years old, Aaron was able to retire but 18 months later, he woke up to the fact that he gained 50 lbs 26:01– His wife, Robin, told Aaron he should have a purpose, a reason to get up everyday 26:23 – Aaron wished he had Masterminds when he was 27 26:44 – He's thankful Dan was there to help him 26:52 – Dan is the reason why Aaron is coaching now 27:31 – It's not just money that should be the reason to get up every morning 28:22 – Dan knew Aaron had so much to offer that he thought it was selfish for him to retire for the 2nd time 28:52 – Dan invited Aaron to attend Innovate 29:16 – Dan encouraged Aaron to coach because of his experiences and stories 29:37 – “What's ordinary to you is extraordinary to others” 30:09 – Dan helped Aaron open his eyes and gave the possibilities of what could be the future 31:26 – Dan and Aaron talked about how he could borrow the credibility of other people to start 32:01 – Somebody introduced Aaron to podcasts and he started finding guests 32:32 – In the past 30 months, Aaron has had more than 400 interviews 32:39 – Be consistent 32:56 – Aaron has written hundreds of blogs 33:02 – “You don't need to do everything” 34:06 – Aaron's core message and stories are now in his book, View from the Top 34:48 – At 40 years old, life had been so good to him – until August 1, 2001 35:07 – A guy named Enrique was crossing the street to ride a local bus, and an accident happened – Aaron ran over and killed a pedestrian 35:28 – He sold his business and took the next 5 years off 35:48 – Don't make money your only reason to live – there is significance on the other side of the coin 36:11 – Be intentional in being significant 36:31 – Aaron's reason for writing his book is to spread the message that you can gain both success and significance in your life 37:36 – Break free from the things that are holding you back 37:39 – Surround yourself with wise people 37:57 – Go to ViewFromTheTop.com/book and pre order the book to get a FREE digital copy of The Mastermind Blueprint 39:29 – Dan ends the interview 39:56 – Reeba says, I was recently approached by my daughter's art teacher about offering art lessons at our studio. However, there's another art teacher in town who's working to build her own art studio 41:33 – “There are nothing but green lights for you to go ahead” 41:49 – There are so many approaches to teaching art that students can get a broader and healthier view of the options 43:17 – “Having all competitors close together helps everyone” 43:56 – The cluster theory is what businesses understand 44:05 – See the other teacher as a collaborator and not a competitor so you can refer clients to her 45:24 – Dan shares about the scene at Macy's during Christmas time from the movie Miracle on 34th Street 45:26 – As a coach, Dan refers 99% of people who reach out to him to other coaches 46:17 – Talk to the other teacher 46:45 – May Jobs Data says the US added 253K jobs in May 47:13 – Unemployment rate is 4.4% – the lowest in history 47:48 – Employers can't find people to work 48:43 – USPS is looking for package handlers for $14/hour in Franklin, Tennessee 49:16 – Walmart is starting to use their employees as a delivery service 50:20 – Send us your success stories and questions to AskDan 50:57 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 51:50 – Dan wishes you success and satisfaction 52:03 – Next week's topic: What is your why? 52:23 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Define what security means to you and what you're willing to sacrifice for the sake of it. Don't leave your steady income without a clear, direct plan of action. Living a life just for the sake of money may not be enough—look for a purpose that makes you jump out of bed each day.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Is our church keeping us from our God given full potential? Other items we explore: Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients. My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items. I'm wearing out in my current career, but I've decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement. I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full time. I can't for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology. “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner – Tweet This “You should do things a different wayBut about it, you tell them you'll prayWill it be scoredAs advice from the LordOr putting it off till another day”   Poem by Cliff Feightner Show Notes: Episode – 06-02-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan discusses the fine line between choosing the work you love and the work that pays you. Achieving the right balance between the two requires a great deal of wisdom—so Dan offers some solid, practical advice that can help guide you in the right direction. Listen as Dan addresses those aspiring to be new business owners by listing a number of resources and books that will help kickstart the process. He also encourages those feeling doubtful to consider this the starting point for new growth. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:32 – Preview of Today's Show on “Is our church keeping us from our God-given full potential?” Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients. My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items. I'm wearing out in my current career, but I've decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement. I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full time. I can't for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology. “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner 03:07 – “You should do things a different way But about it, you tell them you'll pray Will it be scored As advice from the Lord Or putting it off till another day” – Poem by Cliff Feightner 03:45 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft's course on June 16th and 17th Building a Business Around Your Podcast 04:34 – Cliff will teach podcasting and how to do it with excellence 04:46 – Go to http://podcastanswerman.com/nextlevelworkshop/ 05:06 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:30 – Adam says, I wanted to let you know that for the last 18 months or so I've been doing the same thing (Zazzle concept) for the physical products I design for old jeep jerkies on com 08:18 – Adam's website is XJ Switch Panels 08:52 – “If I had gone for a more traditional manufacturing…a single design would have required between $30-50K” 09:03 – Being able to 3D print his designs, Adam's prototypes only cost $250 09:13 – After 18 months, he has profited more than $10,000 10:13 – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com 10:27 – Last week, Dan talked about Billy, the pastor who recently got fired 10:56 – Billy sent a note of thanks 11:06 – He will pursue his PhD and find more creative ways to fund his studies 11:36 – Paul says, I have a professional training company that I want to grow by targeting the best clients for my services 12:00 – Dan uses the service from Nurture Marketing 13:00 – That marketing filled Dan's schedule 13:31 – Dave says, My wife says I should get people to pay me for my ideas and although she was half joking, I think she was half serious 14:18 – Ideas with value get paid accordingly 14:39 – Ideas are not something you get paid for on a continual basis 14:53 – Dan shares about his friend, David, who works for Verizon 15:08 – David designed a clear thermostat cover that locks 15:35 – David sold over 4K units on Amazon and got inquiries from Home Depot 16:21 – David connected with an agency that worked out a licensing agreement 16:45 – They now opened an order with Home Depot for 10K units 17:10 – Dan also shares about his friend, Vernie 17:23 – Dan connected Vernie to the same people and they are now working on a licensing agreement for his product 17:32 – Invent Right is a legit website that Dan recommends you to check out 18:10 – Dan also recommends to read the book, One Simple Idea by Steven Key 19:26 – Donna says, Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients 20:21 – When will you know that you have enough education? 20:41 – Dan's nutritional trainer is very clear on his experience 21:12 – Your clients may not be impressed by your education 21:56 – “You're in business when you have a paying client” 22:17 – Spend 3 hours per week studying, 5 hours for your content, 4 hours for working directly with clients, and 3 hours on marketing to build your brand 23:17 – Don't spend all your time studying 23:52 – Dan stills allocate time to study 24:17 – Grow knowledge and experience at the same time 24:48 – Don't allow fear to slow you down 24:57 – Kristine says, My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items 25:24 – “I'm lost financially” 26:07 – Dan encourages you to stairstep your business – start to supply existing businesses 26:46 – Don't put yourself in competition and immense debt 27:03 – Dan recommends you to read, Business Boutique: A Woman's Guide for Making Money for Doing What You Love 28:03 – Find a commercial bakery and rent the kitchen for a few hours when they are not open 28:40 – Dan shares about Casa Azafran – they have a kitchen that accommodates 50 different businesses 30:01 – Use that to know which items people are craving 30:17 – Nick sent a message, Is our church keeping us from our God-given full potential? 31:05 – Respond to the things you're already sensing 31:27 – Divine discontent is the thing that God uses in our frustrating situations 32:12 – Spend time with people you want to become – don't change who you are 33:28 – You don't want to be the exact person you are now in the future 34:02 – “Give yourselves 6 months to just think and explore” 34:19 – Spend Sunday mornings to go deep in your own searching 34:55 – Change the experience significantly to define what you're looking for in a church 35:27 – When Dan was 22 years old, he was convinced he would not subscribe to any theology he couldn't easily understand 36:25 – Seeing the enjoyment Dan's son was experiencing encouraged him to examine his own understanding 37:01 – Embrace your doubt and be convinced that this will be a growing time for you 38:08 – This is just the beginning 38:41 – Gwendalyn asks, As I approach fitness people, I want to protect the concept of the business. Do NDA's protect me in cases like this? 39:15 – The real protection is to take action 39:33 – Be careful about partnering 40:54 – Betsy's message, I'm wearing out in my current career, but I've decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement 41:18 – Check out Second-Act Careers by Nancy Collamer 41:33 – Also read, Launch Your Encore: Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Life 41:49 – Use your 18 months to get fired up about what you're going to move into next 41:56 – Marilyn says, I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full-time 42:40 – “Be careful about forcing your art and music to be your primary/only source of income” 43:22 – Dan shares about the book, Eat, Pray, Love 43:44 – “I held on to those other sources of income for so long because I never wanted to burden my writing with the responsibility to pay for my life” – Elizabeth Gilbert 44:46 – Dan mentions again about David, his friend who works in Verizon that sings very well 45:20 – Have a realistic plan 45:44 – Bill says, I can't for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology 46:18 – Last week, Dan said that the lowest paid professions were preaching and teaching 46:46 – Expect you can teach and preach on the side 47:00 – Don't push those things to the forefront 47:41 – Have a realistic plan to bring passion, talent and money together 48:51 – Ask questions on AskDan 48:56 – Coaching with Excellence – August 31-Sept 1, 2017 49:06 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 49:08 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Dip your toe in the water before you jump in – find ways to get involved in the type of business you want without needing to be in debt or before pouring hard-earned money for that investment. Embrace your doubts as an opportunity for personal growth. Do NOT expect your passions to be your main source of income—create a realistic plan that brings passion, talent, and money together. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Credits: Show Notes by Mallard Creatives The post Is our church keeping us from our God given full potential? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Since the late 90's Jim & his team have been on a mission to help entrepreneurs THRIVE by combining classic business truths with cutting edge creative online strategies.   They now boast over 1,000 documented success stories from entrepreneurs and businesses around the world, but they are just getting started! Jim was ranked among the most trusted Internet Marketers in the world (among hundreds of ‘experts' his name keeps showing up on top) according to the 40,000 voting members of an independent watch dog service. His best selling book “Silent Sales Machine” has been read by an estimated 800,000 people around the world and is a consistent top 10 seller on Amazon in the Internet business category. You can get two free chapters here to see if it's for you. His business mission in life is to assist those who have an entrepreneurial heart and help them build sustainalbe income streams online. Because he believes online is where the most compelling business opportunities in the business world reside,  he focuses his study and business models on what he calls, “the most effective communication and relationship building tool ever given to mankind – the Internet.” He doesn't simply teach multiple income streams strategies – he lives it!  He's been actively selling on Amazon & eBay (since 1997), a publishing company, a consulting company, two membership sites with tens of thousands of paid members at MySilentTeam.com and OfflineBiz.com and several other related income streams. Along with his two closest partners (Nathan Bailey & Brett Bartlett) Jim helps run a combined $25 million annual sales empire. A large network of his former students turned partners & coaches are a part of the team of more than 70 people who, while all running successful businesses online themselves, also help coach others do the same (See JimCockrumCoaching.com). His 30,000 member free Facebook community actively and freely assist any online seller, author or entrepreneur with online business questions.

I'm a Pastor and just got fired You might think there are still some jobs that are immune from firing, but I can't think of any.  Last week I talked to a “tenured” professor who just got fired and pastors are being fired in droves.  Even the President is constantly under threat of hearing his own phrase, “You're Fired.”  Your security is never in the job, but in knowing how your skills transfer to multiple organizations.  Other questions we discuss: How does one go through a career hunting process when they are very happy in their current career but are forced to make a change? How can I reinvent myself for a new career? Every job I see I don't meet the qualifications since I am just a customer service rep. I recently got fired.  Should I find another job as a pastor, get my PhD or what? “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Tweet This “Is there a way to insureThat your job's safe and secureAre you going to bendWith every trendAnd successfully go around each detour”   Poem by Cliff Feightner Show Notes Episode – 05-26-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan reminds us that there's no job that can provide the utmost certainty and security—no matter what industry or field. We exert so much energy into locking into a state of job security; perhaps what we need to do is invest in learning about our skills and the value we can offer to others. Listen as Dan shares numerous tips on how you can make use of your skills and resources; whether it's for the sake of reinventing yourself or leveraging the expertise and passions you already have. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:04 – Preview of Today's Show on “I'm a Pastor and just got fired” You might think there are still some jobs that are immune from firing, but I can't think of any. Last week I talked to a “tenured” professor who just got fired and pastors are being fired in droves. Even the President is constantly under threat of hearing his own phrase “You're Fired.” Your security is never in the job, but in knowing how your skills transfer to multiple organizations.” How does one go through a career hunting process when they are very happy in their current career but are forced to make a change? How can I reinvent myself for a new career? Every job I see I don't meet the qualifications since I am just a customer service rep I recently got fired. Should I find another job as a pastor, get my PhD or what? “When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson 03:15 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Is there a way to insure That your job's safe and secure Are you going to bend With every trend And successfully go around each detour 04:45 – Dan shares about a recommendation letter he received from a listener 05:58 – Send in your notes, letters, and questions to AskDan or askdan@48Days.com 06:15 – Try Logo Maker for $39 you can get your own logo! Simply put in your company details and within 15 seconds, you get hundreds of logo options 07:39 – Dan will not use it in 48 Days BUT for courses and ebooks 08:41 – Cliff Ravenscraft will is doing his first workshop on June 16th and 17th – Do You Want to Build A Business Around Podcasting? Register here 10:22 – 75% of podcasts have an interview format 11:10 – Question from Jack, How does one go through a career hunting process when they are very happy in their current career but are forced to make a change? 12:12 – Jack is not successful because he makes a lot of money but because he loves what he does and he has a great balance between the work that he loves, money, time with his family and hobbies 12:30 – Dan shares another quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson 13:19 – Dan talks about the breakfast he had this morning with people from Coaching with Excellence 14:10 – Start with what you know, love, and enjoy 14:22 – Start with what sets you apart and what you enjoy 15:25 – Dan talked about a lot of people who became successful in the things they love to do 16:17 – Steven says, How can I reinvent myself for a new career? 17:10 – You're on the right track! 17:36 – Position yourself as a chef in your catering business 17:50 – Use a functional resume instead of a chronological one 18:40 – Dan did a blog last week about boomerang workers 19:23 – There are a lot of companies who are re-hiring old employees who were let go because of leaner times 20:04 – If you left in good standing, you can be rehired 20:39 – Dan shares about a guy who left corporate America to be a coach 21:16 – The guy missed the “old days” 21:45 – Dan advised him to get a job 22:27 – Dan wants you to find out where you fit best—consider your options 22:46 – Rey asks, How important is it to have a foreword in a book? Would you consider doing a foreword in my new book, Game Changing Dads 23:41 – Multiple kinds of ways to start a book – foreword, preface, and introduction 24:38 – Dave Ramsey did the Foreword for 48 Days to the Work You Love 25:28 – Dan is willing to write your foreword 26:06 – The preface is written by the author but you don't need to have that 26:58 – Kim says, Every job I see I don't meet the qualifications since I am just a customer service rep 27:45 – Customer service covers a broad spectrum of work 28:08 – Identify what you do well 29:48 – Dan shares how Cliff Feightner, the one who made the poem for this week, is a customer service professional 30:12 – You could be an assistant 32:41 – Greg asks, Do you remember the site you recommended to callers who have tshirt ideas to see if there's a market before they make an investment? 32:58 – Dan recommends Zazzle 33:55 – Test your ideas 34:08 – Cottonable (Note: the link to this site is no longer viable July 30, 2018) and TeeHunter are also sites you can check out 35:20 – Billy says, I recently got fired. Should I find another job as a pastor, get my PhD or what? 41:10 – Dan loves your question 41:29 – Go get your PhD 41:51 – Recurring red flags on you becoming a pastor 42:20 – 1500 pastors are leaving per month 43:00 – Do something for discretionary income 43:48 – Hold your head high and make it happen on your own 45:00 – Dan got his masters degree without loans 45:26 – 2 lowest paid professions are pastor and teacher 46:19 – Develop an ebook on your area of specialty 47:28 – Dan talks about a couple of 48 days members from last week who make money from their specialties 48:55 – Ask questions on AskDan 48:57 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Start a business or a career with what you already know and love – there's no need to start from scratch. Know your options before you choose and choose the one that fits best. Identify what you do well! Each one of you has something great and unique to offer. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post I'm a Pastor and just got fired appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

What university graduates need to know A listener just asked if I were invited to give a university's commencement address, what would I tell the graduates? Would I tell it in such a way that would cause me to get booed off stage? How would I present the truth to these young people?  Knowing my concerns about current academic degrees, how would I present a positive message for moving forward?  Questions on today's Podcast: New voiceover business generates $104,000 last year Dan, if invited to give a university's commencement address, what would you tell the graduates? Where do wealthy people hang out? “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 05-12-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller shares what he would say at a commencement address for university graduates. Living in a time where education yields a ton of debt, new graduates should really choose their paths wisely. Dan also refers to a speech of Tony Robbin's about how we are the decision-makers in our lives and the power of our mindsets in dictating our future. Tune in to discover how your own choices can lead you to a more meaningful and purposeful career and life. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:10 – Preview of Today's Show on “What university graduates need to know” – A listener just asked if I were invited to give a university's commencement address, what would I tell the graduates? Would I tell it in such a way that would cause me to get booed off stage? How would I present the truth to these young people? Knowing my concerns about current academic degrees, how would I present a positive message for moving forward? New voiceover business generates $104,000 last year Dan, if invited to give a university's commencement address, what would you tell the graduates? Where do wealthy people hang out? “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeats 03:09 – Derek and Carrie attended Coaching with Excellence in 2011. Carrie discovered voice acting and Derek was doing financial coaching. New voiceover business generates $104,000 last year 04:28 – Carrie was able to quit her day job 04:53 – Last year, she grossed $104,000 05:10 – Check Carrie's website on com 06:15 – Apple has more than $250B in cash 06:43 – US companies are bringing on interns 07:20 – 16 to the top 25 companies are technology companies like Facebook 08:08 – India is opening companies in the US 09:04 – Jeff Bezos of Amazon's personal fortune is at $80B 09:24 – Bill Gates is still the world's richest at $87B 09:40 – Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are each worth $45B 10:10 – Last monday, Dan and the other members of 48 Day Eagles brought in people to their live call to share about what they were doing 10:34 – Dawn created a podcast called, “I'm Not a Life Coach” 10:54 – She's an artist who creates comics and children's illustrations 11:16 – She's also a phlebotomist at a clinic 11:49 – Donna shared how she filled her schedule as a consultant and bookkeeper 12:06 – Andrew launched a new community, “Dads That Lead” 12:19 – Pete shared how he does voiceover work 12:37 – Joe showed the video his daughter made 13:44 – Teresa shared about her new teaching video 14:30 – Elaine asks, Do you know any other online auction sites that do not use Paypal? 14:56 – Dan doesn't know any other online auction sites outside eBay 15:22 – Dan appreciates your heart, but thinks you're going down a rabbit hole 16:17 – He commends people who stand up for what they believe is right 16:23 – You can't back out on everything 16:43 – Make a stand by being engaged in the real world 17:09 – Mark says, Dan, if invited to give a university's commencement address, what would you tell the graduates? 17:47 – Dan would welcome the opportunity 18:08 – Last week, Dan spoke at a graduation ceremony of a DUI (driving under the influence) Program in Franklin 18:39 – Dan heard stories from an attorney, a physician, and a mom 19:27 – Dan loves that they help people change the direction of their lives 19:37 – “It's never too late to have a new beginning” 19:49 – Dan can predict your future by spending a day with you, listening to what you say, and watching what you do 20:30 – Dan shares a story of a 48 Days coach who met with a client 21:00 – Set the expectation for the reality of your life 21:22 – Dan met a guy at Best Buy who downloaded his Low or No Cost 48 Business Ideas 21:54 – Don't decide in advance what will NOT work for you 22:16 – “We become what we think about” 23:52 – Dan plays a clip from Tony Robbins' story with Earl Nightingale 27:16 – “Why did your life turn out this way?” 27:43 – Whenever we point out reasons for why we end up a certain way, it is a LIE 27:52 – “Our destiny comes from our own decisions” 29:02 – Dan pulled out Wisdom Meets Passion where he talks about his life being a mess 29:32 – Dan reads the stories of his life 31:35 – Both of those stories he shares are true 32:00 – We all have the ability and opportunity to change the lens of our own stories 32:21 – All beginnings are hopeful 33:12 – Audio question from James, Where do wealthy people hang out? 33:54 – Dan searched on Google and funnily, his blog post from 4 years ago popped up 34:15 – You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with 34:34 – Proverbs 22 teaches us to choose our friends 35:16 – A couple of weeks ago, Dan and his wife went to a pick-up show 35:47 – Dan talked to Mike Wolfe at the show 37:15 – Ways that you can spend time with wealthy people: attend book signings, watch for business breakfasts/lunches, attend concerts, join your local chamber of commerce, become a member of your local rotary club, and spend time in your country club 38:24 – Read the book, The Millionaire Mind 41:22 – Choose to go to places where people talk about success 42:00 – Listen to Jaime Masters' Eventual Millionaire Podcast 42:42 – Become and think like a wealthy person before you become one 43:45 – Sunny says, thanks for what you do for inspiring people like me who are lost and searching for that job that we would love to have 45:03 – Dan is intrigued 45:18 – Dan's goal is to not make people miserable, but to help people recognize the opportunities that are out there 45:57 – Follow your curiosity 47:22 – Regardless of what your past is, you can use it to decide your future 47:49 – Commit, today! 47:59 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 48:04 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Do not decide, now, what will not work for your life—you become your thoughts. Our destiny comes from our own decisions. Become the person you want to be, today, and this is who you'll be tomorrow. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017  Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post What university graduates need to know appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Don't aim to be comfortable You'll never be your best if you just want to be comfortable.   Being comfortable can lead to complacency, laziness and mediocrity.  If you're successful on 80% of the things you try, you're not stretching enough to find where you are best.  You aren't growing if you're always successful.   Questions from this week's Podcast: Are you in your Sweet Spot or your Comfort Zone? Should you leave a good paying job for one that serves a better cause? As Christians, we tithe on our personal incomes, but what about our business? I'm working 60-70 hours a week now.  How do I start something on the side? How can I position myself as a gardening coach? “Our greatest fear should not be of failure … but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.” – Francis Chan Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 05-05-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller walks us through a number of success stories from our members as he opens this week's theme: why you should not aim to be comfortable. Sometimes people forget that the reason they push forward is to achieve a goal—once they achieve that goal, the tendency is to stop and become complacent. In order to grow, one needs some resistance and change—it's about setting yourself up for continuous learning. Tune in as Dan encourages listeners to look for that sweet spot, as opposed to living in one's comfort zone. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to casper.com/sleepyoulove   AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:40 – Preview of Today's Show on “Don't aim to be comfortable” – You'll never be your best if you just want to be comfortable.   Being comfortable can lead to complacency, laziness and mediocrity. If you're successful on 80% of the things you try, you're not stretching enough to find where you are best. You aren't growing if you're always successful. Are you in your Sweet Spot or your Comfort Zone? Should you leave a good paying job for one that serves a better cause? As Christians, we tithe on our personal incomes, but what about our business? I'm working 60-70 hours a week now. How do I start something on the side? How can I position myself as a gardening coach? Our greatest fear should not be of failure … but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.” – Francis Chan 01:26 – Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase 01:43 – You will never be your best when you are comfortable 03:24 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 04:47 – Todd and Emily are the couple who created the song at the end of the show 05:29 – When the couple moved in, there were only 3 houses on their long driveway 05:39 – When the 4th house came, they were asked to vote for the name of their street 05:42 – Emily and Todd never had a say on a street name before 05:48 – They got a notice in the mail that their street name had been changed to God's Country Road 06:26 – Connect with the couple on Giftysong 06:48 – Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of a mattress Dan & Joanne love 08:56 – Dan noticed yesterday there was a problem with their satellite dish service 09:01 – All they got were paying channels 09:15 – Dan called to report the problem 09:52 – Colleges and universities depend on student loans to operate 10:02 – For the average freshman, 7/10 students are expected to graduate with over $50K in debt 10:34 – It will take an average of 20 years to pay off the loan 11:22 – Dan just read that clothing stores are starting to close their doors 11:52 – More than 6800 brick & mortar stores are expected to close 12:32 – Things are shifting – there's no recession 13:41 – Dan remembers his parents taking them out for dinner once a year, every May 6th, on their wedding anniversary 14:10 – “We're buying fewer things for more experiences” 14:28 – Anything that foster relationships are the ones expanding 15:46 – Are you in your Sweet Spot or your Comfort Zone? 15:53 – The Top 10 NBA all star starters, last year, made around $224M 16:43 – These players are averaging 48% in shooting 17:11 – When you're in your comfort zone, you're at ease 17:40 – Inside your comfort zone, you rarely unlock your full potential 17:55 – Outside of your comfort zone lays optimal anxiety that will enable you to move into your sweet spot 18:21 – The sweet spot is where you experience struggle 19:32 – Dan launched about becoming a 48 Days Seminar Presenter 20:19 – It was not a 100% success, not even 80% 20:49 – The survival zone is the place where confusion and desperation lies 21:19 – Brian Tracy talks about millionaires – they have clear goals, engage in continuous learning and are willing to take risks 21:47 – Becky replies to Claire's question, Should you leave a good paying job for one that serves a better cause? 22:50 – Dan recommends to get a reasonable job and volunteer your time or a portion of the income 23:37 – Becky said she was earning $85K, but was miserable everyday 23:56 – She doesn't know where Claire is in life 24:04 – Becky sold her furniture, household goods, minimized her clothes and gave up her condo to rent a room and take a job that paid $30K 24:25 – There was nothing she gave up that wasn't worth the transition – she was happy 24:37 – She never made the $85K again, but the peace of mind and happiness made up for it 25:35 – Dale's response from Kelsey's message from a couple of months ago 26:10 – Potential opportunity with travel companies 26:23 – Guided culinary tours hosted by identical twin PhDs who are experts in language and culture 27:20 – To ask a question, send an email to askdan@48days.com 27:36 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 28:22 – Perish asks, As Christians, we tithe on our personal incomes, but what about our business? 29:24 – Whatever you show as personal income at the end of the year, you tithe on that income 29:57 – Joan and Dan have always been in this same space 30:11 – Tithing and giving generously are two different things 30:39 – Dan is not a strict tither 30:49 – The way they give is not determined by the laws the government has 33:07 – Whatever you give that is outside non-profits is not tax deductible 33:17 – Technical Sgt. Bryan Bender asks, would you be able to donate a couple of your books to the squadron library? 34:26 – Dan will definitely send books on spiritual, emotional, business development and self improvement 34:46 – Dan will sort out the books and will include some of his own books as well 35:14 – “Let your business be a form of giving” 35:40 – “Don't let a government tax be the basis of your generosity” 36:19 – Paul says, I'm looking to move to an area that's more affordable. I was wondering if sending a video of myself highlighting my strengths, weaknesses and passions would increase my chances to get a job 36:40 – Dan suggests to not do that 36:56 – Keep in mind the trail that you're leaving 37:14 – Dan shares about the video he posted last week 37:54 – Dan now has 10K views 38:00 – Dan doesn't think a video is a good way to introduce yourself the first time 38:09 – You want your potential employer to see your resume, so they would want to see you in person 38:59 – You want to hook potential employers, not give them too much information to decide to hire you or not 39:34 – Dan recommends to do more traditional job searches 40:01 – Audio clip from Matt, We started a podcast and each week we interview an author to inspire other authors to finish and publish their own books 40:45 – Matt's podcast is The Author Inside You 41:15 – Are you trying to build your own brand? 41:35 – Dan thinks you need to have a more robust website 42:04 – Dan encourages you to get in touch with other people who are in the same space 43:04 – Brenda's audio, I'm working 60-70 hours a week now. How do I start something on the side? 44:52 – You will not be able to do things that are time intensive 45:12 – You have to have a margin 45:19 – You need to have that 10-15 hours per week 45:38 – You can do an ebook, a course, or an audio program. Selling on Amazon and Ebay are also options 46:03 – Another audio clip, How can I position myself as a gardening coach? 46:37 – Decide what makes you unique 46:48 – Decide how you can get noticed 46:59 – Check out Stony Creek Farm Tennessee 47:20 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 47:43 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:58 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Your comfort zone will not bring out the best in you – you need to find the sweet spot where you experience struggle. Remember to have clear goals, be continuously learning, and willing to take risks. Sometimes living a simple life gives people more meaning and happiness – it's not always about how much you make. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives     The post Don't aim to be comfortable appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

You know you're good – but it doesn't seem that anyone cares.  Apparently excellence is not enough.  How can you inspire others so they rally to your cause and see you as a leader?  These seven traits can transform your success. This week's questions: I surpassed my goal for 2016, we shot for $300K but did somewhere in the neighborhood of $550k in total sales. I'm a campus minister at a top 10 university, and it is not going well. I make very little yearly income by picking up 10 cent cans and have large gaps between traditional employment.  How should I handle this on a job application and/or resume I want to leave my job but don't want to be selfish in anyway, my conscience tells me to not let people down. What makes a person inspiring and what can those of us who are not naturally inspiring do to grow in this area? “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.”― Langston Hughes — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 04-28-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller opens with this week's theme of “My life is not inspiring.” More often than not, people think they aren't impacting others by what they do – they believe the monotonous tasks they do on a daily basis are not inspiring. However, Dan quickly debunks this myth, and we're reminded by this podcast that each of us do, in fact, all contribute something significant to the world in one way or another. Listen as Dan shares success stories and answers questions regarding life, passion, and career. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days     Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:35 – Preview of Today's Show on “My life is not inspiring” – You know you're good – but it doesn't seem that anyone cares. Apparently excellence is not enough. How can you inspire others so they rally to your cause and see you as a leader. These seven traits can transform your success. I surpassed my goal for 2016, we shot for $300K but did somewhere in the neighborhood of $550k in total sales. I'm a campus minister at a top 10 university, and it is not going well. I make very little yearly income by picking up 10 cent cans and have a large gaps between traditional employment. How should I handle this on a job application and/or resume? I want to leave my job but don't want to be selfish in anyway, my conscience tells me to not let people down. What makes a person inspiring and what can those of us who are not naturally inspiring do to grow in this area? “Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die, Life is like a broken-winged bird, That cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes 02:51 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 03:26 – Chad Jeffers, guitarist for Carrie Underwood will be attending Innovate 03:31 – Bob Baker of The Empowered Artist will be there 03:51 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 04:13 – Todd's message in last week's podcast, another Todd was mentioned who was selling BMW and Land Rover parts. Do you have any contact information or website for him? 04:40 – Dan already connected both Todds 04:45 – One Todd had software developed for selling his car parts 04:58 – Dan is happy to connect people 05:17 – Dan shares another kind of car story, I surpassed my goal for 2016, we shot for $300K, but did somewhere in the neighborhood of $550k in total sales 05:35 – This started at net – posted by Tyler in Oct 2014 05:43 – He says they've just applied for their business license 06:04 – The business is a partnership with his friend 06:16 – Tyler thanks 48 Days to the Work You Love 06:52 – In 3 months, they have almost ½ dozen clients for the body shop 07:03 – Bills were paid, but without a paycheck 07:32 – January 2016, after their first year in business, they made about $300K in total sales 07:40 – Competitors have become complacent 07:55 – “We're looking to break $500K this year (2016)” 08:30 – Tyler shared openly about what and how he's doing 08:30 – After 2 years, they've surpassed their goal 08:52 – 2017's target is $700K 10:02 – When you do something unpredictable, you can possibly start off not making anything 11:28 – Check out Tyler's business at ca 11:44 – Bryan asks, What are your thoughts about re-contacting a company that may or may not have responded to a previous 48 Days job inquiry 12:19 – You're right on track! 12:44 – Unless the company said “No”, it's perfectly alright to come back 13:26 – Go back if you don't hear anything 13:32 – There are hiring managers who are looking for persistent people 15:00 – “Be consistently persistent” 15:14 – Luke says, What if we could change the hyphen in our tombstone, representing the years in our life, to an exclamation point? 15:33 – Dan likes the idea! 16:02 – Bill says, I'm a campus minister at a top 10 university, and it is not going well 16:52 – “I can finally admit to myself that I'm simply not a pastor and I don't want to be” 16:57 – Bill struggles to create profit 17:16 – Dan believes you can earn profit even if you have a pastoral background 18:13 – Dan encourages you to view his interview with Michael Hyatt 18:44 – Find your core message and find ways for people to experience that message 19:20 – Dan shares about his sunday school class and saturday workshop 21:43 – Dan created a $48 course on how to start a mastermind 22:16 – Create a model that shows how you can leverage the work you do 22:53 – Question from David, I make very little yearly income by picking up 10 cent cans and have a large gaps between traditional employment. How should I handle this on a job application and/or resume? 23:40 – “You can do this!” 23:49 – Dan mentions about his son-in-law, Nathan, who has no employment 24:29 – Make a functional resume, not a chronological one 25:03 – Highlight areas of competence 26:40 – Describe how you were continuing your education 27:03 – Make your resume a sales brochure 27:19 – Mary says, I want to leave my job but don't want to be selfish in anyway, my conscience tells me to not let people down. 28:32 – Dan loves your heart and sense of responsibility on this issue 28:41 – Dan totally doesn't want you to stay at your job out of a sense of obligation 28:50 – Staying in the job may deteriorate your passion 29:04 – Dan shares about Dave, a man who worked for him 29:44 – Dan encouraged Dave to take the job offer he was given 30:10 – Dave went for that job 30:22 – Many years ago, Dan talked to a radio show host 30:48 – The host really wanted to move on, but the listeners had nobody else to give them the truth 31:35 – People will move on, it's part of life 32:15 – It's a perfect time to leave 32:25 – “Follow your heart, follow your passion” 32:27 – “Don't let yourself be held back out of a sense of obligation for the people around you” 33:04 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan 33:36 – Mark says, How can one start doing something that he loves realizing it must not require his presence in order to be successful? 35:42 – McDonald's is successful not because of their hamburgers, but because of the the systems they have in place 36:17 – It takes a while to build your own systems 36:45 – You don't start from the systems – you do everything yourself, at first, and build as you go along the way 36:56 – Brandon says, My father is great at what he does, but doesn't have an exit strategy 37:50 – “There has to be a ‘why' on what your father is doing” 38:39 – Dan's father sold his dairy farm at 66 years old 39:10 – His father bought a van and started driving for the Amish 39:27 – He pastored in church 39:45 – Driving for the Amish allowed his dad to connect with people 40:17 – It was an extension of his heart for pastoring 41:03 – Every person knows what they do and how they do it – but “why?” 42:10 – Help your dad figure it out 42:38 – Van says, What makes a person inspiring and what can those of us who are not naturally inspiring do to grow in this area? 43:53 – Your question reminded Dan of Holland's Opus 44:45 – Dan plays a clip from the movie 45:11 – Mr. Holland isn't rich nor famous 45:20 – He might think of himself a failure 45:25 – He is wrong – he has achieved success far beyond riches and fame 45:43 – “We are your symphony” 46:04 – ”You may be touching lives in ways you can't see now” 46:24 – Don't underestimate what you're doing 46:38 – Here are the 7 traits that will make you an inspiring person: Be passionate about what you do Be grateful to your team Have a crystal clear vision for the future Listen well Communicate clearly and often Be trustworthy in everything you do Express positivity, optimism, enthusiasm and boldness 48:35 – Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Nothing beats being persistent—continue to ask for that certain job or chase after that particular goal. Find out your core message FIRST, then begin branding and promoting yourself. Know your why—this will ultimately define what success means for you. Resources Mentioned: The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post My life is not inspiring appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

All We Need is Love People are not looking for more systems and processes. They're looking for hope, encouragement, love, respect and transformation.  If you're already providing those you are likely in a position to prosper financially as well.  I'll be sharing some of what I've done and how you can step right into the path that fits you best. Questions we address on this week's Podcast: My husband was laid off in the oil downturn and after two years of “getting by”, he is back out in the oil field. He is conflicted though. I have a business idea of a mobile RV washing and cleaning business. Any thoughts on a business like this? What questions do you ask when you get to talk to successful people at this stage in their life? Dan, please help me help your listeners who are salespeople that cold call businesses. Would I be crazy to leave an unfulfilling job making 5 figures after 25 years to work for a humanitarian organization that serves those in need in various countries? I feel like my brain and heart are drowning. I would love to know what you believe are the top three things a person can do to live the best life possible for them? Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”   — attributed to Mark Twain — Tweet This Episode – 04-14-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller discusses the recurring theme of, “All You Need is Love,” to the podcast. People aren't necessarily looking for a physical step or process to making their lives better—they want a message of hope, encouragement, and transformation for their lives. There has been a trend of these types of questions from listeners who are seeking advice on life, work, and family. Listen as Dan walks us through some of these questions and provides his own personal advice that has helped him live a life of purpose and success. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:16 – Preview of Today's Show on “All We Need is Love” – People are not looking for more systems and processes – they're looking for hope, encouragement, love, respect and transformation. If you're already providing those you are likely in a position to prosper financially as well. I'll be sharing some of what I've done and how you can step right into the path that fits you best. My husband was laid off in the oil downturn and after two years of “getting by,” he is back out in the oil field. He is conflicted though. I I have a business idea of a mobile RV washing and cleaning business. Any thoughts on a business like this? What questions do you ask when you get to talk to successful people at this stage in their life? Dan, please help me help your listeners who are salespeople that cold call businesses. Would I be crazy to leave an unfulfilling job making 5 figures after 25 years to work for a humanitarian organization that serves those in need in various countries? I feel like my brain and heart are drowning. I would love to know what you believe are the top three things a person can do to live the best life possible for them? “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – attributed to Mark Twain 05:09 – Next Thursday, on April 20th, Dan will host a webinar about how Dan makes money helping others 06:12 – Dan will share exactly what he's done 06:34 – Go to com/SuccessWebinar2 to join the webinar 07:42 – The unemployment rate declined in March 08:25 – Companies will be looking for people to hire 08:43 – There were 1.6M people that were described as marginally attached to the labor force 09:20 – Among the marginally attached, there were 460K discouraged workers 09:39 – Discouraged workers are people who are not looking for work, because they believe there's no job is available for them 10:59 – Dan just had paving done by a dad and 2 of his sons—they can be considered “discouraged workers” 11:39 – Mining added 11,000 jobs in March 11:57 – Don't listen to the news and don't let the bad news discourage you 12:40 – Marie says, My husband was laid off in the oil downturn and after two years of “getting by,” he is back out in the oil field. He is conflicted though. 13:17 – Hotshot transports are delivering non-full load trucks 13:55 – Marie's husband is turning 50 and she wants him to stay closer to home 14:23 – There are a lot of possibilities in hotshot transport 15:01 – If you understand real estate, you could earn your target for retirement in a year 15:53 – Myles says, I have a business idea of a mobile RV washing and cleaning business. Any thoughts on a business like this? 16:21 – Dan thinks this is a great segway 16:35 – There's a growing need for this service because of people using and living in RVs 17:01 – Look at what you can do during the off months 17:31 – Sidian says, I'm a 10% entrepreneur in financial planning. I want to reach the world to help people take control of their financial futures and connect with them through a blog, podcast, and through video content. When would you recommend starting each of these? 18:28 – If you're serving people well, that won't run people off 19:05 – Build trust and rapport with people, first 19:13 – 40% is building rapport, 30% identifying the need, 20% product presentation, and 10% is gaining commitment 19:50 – Give and serve people well 20:32 – Provide great content to start building an audience 20:47 – Mike says, What questions do you ask when you get to talk to successful people at this stage in their life? 21:20 – Day 47 in 48 days is take a millionaire to lunch 21:51 – Read The Millionaire Next Door 22:16 – Questions to ask a Millionaire: What do you know now you wish you'd known when you were just starting? Did you use a detailed business plan? To what do you attribute your success? Do you have a problem you're trying to solve now? “What's the most important lesson you ever learned?” “What is the legacy you want to leave?” “What's your most important habit?” What's exciting to you right now? How would you spend $10,000 to improve your business? What is the most important characteristic in your life that has helped you succeed? Where do you see yourself in ten years? What's a motto or quotation that you live by? What support or encouragement can I offer to help you continue your success? 26:34 – Consider these people as a valuable resource 26:49 – April sent a message, Dan, please help me help your listeners who are salespeople that cold call businesses. 27:20 – The way to the boss is through the assistant 27:30 – Helpful tips to remember: Never hang up on the assistant, don't ask for the boss' voicemail, know the boss' position before calling, and STOP the aggression 27:58 – Dan shares about call conference with John Ruhlin, author of the book, Giftology 28:23 – John Ruhlin gets the assistant a high-caliber gift, like something that he would give the boss 29:01 – Claire says, Would I be crazy to leave an unfulfilling job making 5 figures after 25 years to work for a humanitarian organization that serves those in need in various countries? 29:33 – Dan assumes you're not earning $5/hr so you're between $10K – $99.9K 29:56 – $1600/month for the humanitarian job means you cannot spend more than $400 on the place you'll live in 30:50 – If this forces you to live back with parents, this is not a good choice 30:59 – Get a reasonable income and volunteer your time and donate money to that organization 31:49 – Dan doesn't recommend shifting to this job 32:38 – Maximize what you can do and tithe your time and resources 33:05 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast, go to AskDan 34:00 – Dan says, I love reading and learning but how do you get the most out of your books? How do you take in everything you learn and how to implement it? 34:41 – Dan's mom died sitting on a chair, reading a book 35:04 – When Dan reads, he reads with a highlighter and post-it tabs 36:10 – Dan shares a phone conference call about a Christian musician who was having a hard time making it her primary source of income 37:01 – Dan still loves physical books 37:57 – Dan reinforces the key points of learning by underlining, highlighting, and tabbing 38:14 – Man's Search for Meaning, How to Win Friends & Influence People, Essentialism, Deep Work are some books Dan has been rereading 38:53 – Charles says, I feel like my brain and heart are drowning. 39:36 – You need to figure out what your passion really is 39:50 – Identify your skills, abilities, and things that you enjoy doing 40:11 – Go to 48 days to find out what your disc profile is 40:54 – Enneagram has exploded again in popularity 41:08 – Check out Ian Cron's Free Enneagram Test 42:02 – Do things you haven't heard of before 43:19 – Greg says, I would love to know what you believe are the top three things a person can do to live the best life possible for them? 43:43 – Read great books 44:07 – Respect all people and love them unconditionally 44:12 – Take care of and protect your health 44:20 – Realize you're part of something bigger than your own physical life 44:48 – The New 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 45:22 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 46:08 – CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) 46:40 – How I make money loving others – and you can too – free webinar Thursday, April 20th, 2017, 7:00 PM Central 47:09 – Dan closes today's podcast  3 Key Points: There are a lot of opportunities out there that can offer you more than you could imagine – you just have to be open to those possibilities. Don't opt to make yourself or your lifestyle suffer at the expense of others – you can't give from an empty cup. Read, take successful people's advice, and try to make the truths you learn your own. Resources Mentioned: How I make money loving others – and you can too – free webinar Thursday, April 20th, 2017 7:00 PM Central Free Enneagram Test – Ian Cron Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar's See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I'll be there!) Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017  Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives     The post All We Need is Love appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

This episode is a short discussion of 16 of the top moments from our Facebook group in 2016! A link to each of the 16 topics is below for your easy reference (you'll need to join our free facebook group in order to access these links - click any link below to request free access to the group!) The below notes each have a link to the corresponding discussion mentioned in today's show. Join the discussion on any topic! 1) She announced in 2015 that she would build her Amazon biz and get her first home in 2016- and did it…after being homeless!http://jimc.biz/2iyqGcg 2) Our own Michael Brown of Death Wish coffee won a paid in full SUPER BOWL AD yesterday thanks in no small part to the votes of the MySilentTeam Facebook community! Full story at PickMikeBrown.comhttp://jimc.biz/2iC4Ged 3) If a disabled single mom with $200 and some junk in the garage can do this, so can you!! Lisa has kept us up to date this year on “her story” It’s worth the read….all 5 “Chapters” part 1 – Jan 2016 https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/897837733665671/ part 2 – March 2016https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/915087628607348/ part 3 – August 2016https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1017611385021638/ part 4 – September 2016https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1057779124338197/ Part 5 – December 2016https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1168528396596602/ 4) A friend in the UK shares how he finds stuff to sell online for nice profits:http://jimc.biz/2j35jwy 5) A member thanks the MST community and shares what they were able to do for Christmas because of the biz strategies they learned here:http://jimc.biz/2hOP9FY 6) He is my heart, my purpose, my motivation, 16 years old, autistic, non verbal. I need to leave him a large trust fund.”http://jimc.biz/2j3fzEY 7) How I do my wholesale planning – Everything I plan to buy from a supplier I map it out into a spreadsheet like this so I know what to expect after the product has been ordered.http://jimc.biz/2j3fH7q 8) I just bought $500+ worth of stuff that will easily flip to $1000 net within a couple months. This happened about an hour ago. For those who say RA is hard, I gotta ask… Compared to what?http://jimc.biz/2iCghKu 9)This simple report can be pulled down in a matter of seconds from Amazon and you can know what the “MOST VIEWED” items are among the hundreds or even thousands of items you’ve sold on Amazon.http://jimc.biz/2i93zBK 10) Silent Sales Machine Radio podcast launched in 2016! Jim was asked to be the first ever keynote speaker at ASD in 2016. We recorded it and made it the opening episode of our new podcast at SilentJim.com. The show passed the 100K download mark in just over 6 weeks!http://jimc.biz/2i8WhhE 11) Would you like to be set for life with a business model that will ALWAYS be vital, scalable and profitable? It’s this simple: Find products that become more valuable by merely moving them from a place of slow movement and low value to a different location where they are more highly valued and/or moving more quickly.http://jimc.biz/2hPUfH6 12) Popular discussion about opening a wholesale account:http://jimc.biz/2j34B2j 13) The best 15 second “Amazon private label” advice ANYONE has EVER given you in three steps:http://jimc.biz/2hOExXG 14) A discussion about our coaching program. “I am considering using Jim Cockrum’s coaching program. If anyone has or is using this program, would you tell me of your experience with it?”http://jimc.biz/2j3eeyb(also listen to podcast episode #13 to help decide if you need coaching) 15) The best advice I would give to someone starting to explore earning income online is (great community participation on this one!):http://jimc.biz/2hR54H8 16) An email we received after one member noticed another member in need of a boost:“I am not rolling in cash but I feel moved to offer to buy the PAC for ***** please – and my only request is that they Pay it forward sometime in the future – i do not want them to know who I am.”http://jimc.biz/2hR6xNz UPDATE: The “stranger/student” WENT TO WORK and then WENT PUBLIC as he posted his results! He’s doing great (proof below) & we invited the “giver” to attend our live 2016 CES event free. She came! All the way from Ireland!http://jimc.biz/2hOQ9df

Here's how you can grow your soul How can I do teen coaching without an office? Can I really organize an art cruise? Do I have the character traits and qualities required to go from an airline pilot to a successful entrepreneur? I'm a 30-yr-old starving artist.  What can I do? “Practice any art, however well or badly, not to get money and fame, but to find out what's inside you, to make your soul grow.”  Kurt Vonnegut [Tweet This]   Show Notes: Episode – 01-06-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller welcomes the new year with a number of success stories from our listeners, including a story of how a listener paid off $400K in debt within a year. This week's theme is about how you can grow your soul—in other words, how you can develop your passion and interests while still being mindful of the need to earn. Listen as Dan answers questions relating to this week's theme and discusses the ways in which you connect your passion to your work. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping Harrys.com – use 48Days as the code to get $5.00 off your purchase of Dan's favorite razor Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:39 – Preview of Today's Show on Here's how you can grow your soul How can I do teen coaching without an office? Can I really organize an art cruise? Do I have the character traits and qualities required to go from an airline pilot to a successful entrepreneur? I'm a 30-yr-old starving artist. What can I do? “Practice any art, however well or badly, not to get money and fame, but to find out what's inside you, to make your soul grow.” – Kurt Vonnegut 02:06 – Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you've ever slept on 03:31 – Donna shares her success story 03:44 – Donna had $400K in debt on January 1, 2015 03:52 – She focused on eliminating all her debt using her skills and talents 04:04 – She opened a business 04:09 – On December 15, 2016, Donna was completely debt-free 04:46 – Dan previously talked about his friend, Pierce Marrs, who puts up real estate signs 05:12 – Dan told Pierce to put the information in an ebook 06:06 – Get the ebook at Sign Hustle Book for $8 by using the promo code: 48Days (listed on Amazon for $15.99) 07:40 – Dan shares Scott's story in joining the Advantage Cruise 08:00 – “We encourage people to be champions” 08:18 – Share your stories at AskDan 08:42 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to 48Days listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 09:56 – Nick asks how to package his name without looking like a “jack of all trades” 10:55 – Don't try to do all things together 11:14 – Keep them separate, as individual skillsets 11:42 – Spencer asks, Can I really organize an art cruise? 11:58 – After being laid off, Spencer pursued his art career with a passion 12:02 – His income is now on the same level of his previous salary 12:12 – His income streams are from teaching workshops 12:25 – Spencer thinks of combining his desire to come to Alaska with his passion to paint through an art cruise 12:45 – He has never been on a cruise and has zero knowledge about it 13:05 – Dan mentions joining a cruise like The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017 13:49 – Dan uses the company, Like MInded Travels for their cruise 14:04 – Chris, the founder, is in Dan's mastermind group 14:22 – Email him at chris@likemindedtravels.com 15:39 – Dan reads a piece written by Kurt Vonnegut, “Practice any art, however well or badly, not to get money and fame, but to find out what's inside you, to make your soul grow.” 17:41 – Mike asks about Jim Cockrum's ebook on Amazon 18:41– For all of you wanting to know—this is how to sell on Amazon 19:08 – Rebecca asks about Amy, who was a pharmacist who now sells on Amazon 19:58 – Leigh sent a message, How can I do teen coaching without an office? 20:26 – Leigh asks if it's appropriate to meet the teens and their parents in public places like the library 20:36 – Leigh's website is alittlepeptalk.com 20:58 – Dan shares about when he went into an open house 21:08 – It was a beautiful old house that was converted into a co-working space 21:42 – Check it out at thelodgefranklin.com 21:47 – Dan had an “Executive Suite” program when he was starting his coaching business 21:59 – It was a shared office space – 6-8 hours/$80/month 22:28 – Dan became friends with the building owner 22:38 – Dan held seminars in the conference room about starting businesses 22:42 – The owner was old school and was thrilled to learn that he didn't need capital to start a business 22:58 – He gave Dan free access to his whole building in return for sitting in on Dan's seminars 24:02 – Dan got a Zoom call yesterday and was asked where he was 24:22 – Dan was in a garage that was made into a co-working space 25:25 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan 25:35 – Todd seeks advice, Do I have the character traits and qualities required to go from an airline pilot to a successful entrepreneur? 26:30 – Dan appreciates the heart of what Todd wants to do 27:06 – Dan already sent the complete new version of 48 Days to the Work You Love to Todd 27:51 – A worksheet is also available on the new version 28:04 – Dan enumerates the 18 questions to know if you have the character traits to be a successful entrepreneur 30:01 – Make sure to match the business with what you know about yourself as an individual 30:53 – Invest your time if you don't have money 31:32 – Randy says, How can I capitalize in my follow-up phone calls if the company or organization is out of my state? 32:09 – “The geography of where you are has never been less important than it is now” 32:27 – Block out two weeks in an area then schedule interviews during that time 32:49 – You need to show up and be there 33:09 – Robert says, I'm a 30-yr-old starving artist. What can I do? 33:57 – What was your intention when you got a degree in theater? 34:21 – Acting jobs being “hit and miss” does not mean you you can't be successful 34:46 – Luck is when preparation meets opportunity 35:51 – Dan mentions Macaroni Grill, which is famous for skilled waitstaff musicians 36:53 – Put yourself in positions and keep working on your skills diligently 37:11 – Dan will send you a book, The Empowered Artist by Bob Baker 37:47 – Another thing artists deal with is how they view money 38:20 – Bob will be in Innovate this year, which will be on May 11 and 12 39:31 – Dan will be doing more themed podcasts while they're on the Ultimate Advantage Cruise 40:06 – Dan received a note that says, “I only accept the success I feel that I deserve” 40:28 – How do you have a mindset that attracts and welcomes money? 41:57 – Steven sent a message saying his business is growing, but is also struggling as he finds it difficult to find people to help him grow 42:51 – Steven needs a person to help him with social media and marketing 43:21 – Look for a virtual assistant on online or on virtualstafffinder.com 44:26 – Bart asks if he should move from getting paid to the things he does outside of his job? 44:30 – Bart makes websites and provides content and newsletters about birds, like Zebra Finches 45:13 – Bart is afraid people will stop following his website if he charges money 46:18 – Bart has the option to sell physical products rather than information 46:36 – Membership sites can also be feasible 47:17 – Dan shares the new 48 Days Eagles membership site 48:43 – Coaching with Excellence – January 12-13, 2017 49:00 – The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017 49:19– Dan closes today's podcast 3 Key Points: Match your business to your strengths and your personality as an individual. Invest time if you don't have money; invest money, if you don't have time. DON'T start a business if you don't have either. You don't have to sacrifice your passion for a job—look for options that give you a paycheck and, at the same time, enhances your skills and feeds your passion.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – just get on the list for upcoming information Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you've ever slept on FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days For all of you wanting to know how to sell on Amazon Pierce Marrs' Sign Hustle book Coaching with Excellence – January 12-13, 2017 The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017   Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Jim Cockrum, author of The Silent Sales Machine, shares why you don't want to seek out right ideas, not good ideas. The post Find Right Ideas, Not Good Ideas With Jim Cockrum (030) appeared first on Life Skills That Matter.

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