OCTOBER 2011 Greetings & Salutations: Everybody wants to know ... How Can I Get Rich? Well ... here's how I did it ... 1) I learned very early in life that the ONLY way to make money was to "sell" something ... either a product or a service ... something people wanted or needed - or - do something for them they couldn't, or wouldn't, do for themselves. 2) I learned to "make do" with what I had, until I could get what I needed to do a better job. 3) I learned that I had to do anything necessary (but legal) to get to where I wanted to be, even if I didn't like doing it (especially if I didn't like doing it). -- You can do ANYTHING you need to do ... until you can do what you want to do. "Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -- Saint Francis of Assisi 4) I learned to never ask anyone to do anything for me that I wasn't willing to do myself - and - everyone who has ever worked with me has taught me about what they have done for me and how they did it. After a while, I could do it, too - but - maybe not as well as they did. "Anyone can be a genius, if they pick just one specific subject and study it diligently just 15 minutes each day." -- Albert Einstein 5) I learned to "pay" for what I wanted. If I couldn't afford it, I saved-up to be able to afford it. (Sometimes if seemed like forever.) 6) I learned that no matter how long it took to achieve my goal (whatever it was), it would have been just as long if I hadn't persisted, but I would have accomplished nothing. 7) I learned that NOTHING is as easy or as fast as it should be. It only gets easier and faster when you know how to really do it - and - learning how to really do it is just a matter of doing it over, and over, and over, until you finally find out how it works. Of course, if you give up after the first (second, third, or fourth) try, you'll never do it. "The secret to success is the constancy of purpose." -- Benjamin Disrael 8) I learned most of what I know from my mistakes and failures. My successes never taught me anything ... they were only based upon what I had learned from my mistakes and failures. (That's why those who are afraid to make mistakes, or fail, never achieve the success they desire.) "Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can't lose." -- Bill Gates 9) I learned that my most prized possessions were my customers. People who, directly or indirectly, paid for my lunch every day. (That's why, unlike my contemporaries, I reply to my customers emails personally.) 10) I learned that "money" is NOT an end unto itself ... it is only a way of keeping score. (The saddest people in the world are those who are forever chasing the almighty dollar - and - the vast majority of them have no real respect for money.) "If your ONLY goal is to become rich, you will never achieve it." -- John D. Rockefeller 11) I learned to ASK for what I wanted or needed - and - to graciously accept a "NO" as readily as a "YES." YES ... you can get rich - but - you'll have to do it yourself. No one will do it for you! I get tickled by people who want to start at the top of the ladder. -- For some unknown reason, they honestly believe they are better than I am, since I had to start on the bottom rung and climb up one rung at a time. When I mention the above, I often hear ... "Yeah. I could do that - but - it will take too much time. I need money now - and - I don't want to just make a little money, I want to get rich." Sorry, you'll have to start where I started. -- Do what you need to do to make a little money. Then, do more and more of it to make more and more money. As you make more and more money, the greater the opportunities you will have to make even more money. -- Nothing succeeds like success ... even small success. The more things you don't want to do, the fewer and fewer things you will do ... until you are doing as most people do ... NOTHING but dreaming! I can teach you "how" to do it but, you won't get it, until you actually start doing it yourself.
OCTOBER 2011
Greetings & Salutations:
Everybody wants to know ...
Well ... here's how I did it ... 1) I learned very early in life that the ONLY way to make money was to "sell" something ... either a product or a service ... something people wanted or needed - or - do something for them they couldn't, or wouldn't, do for themselves. 2) I learned to "make do" with what I had, until I could get what I needed to do a better job. 3) I learned that I had to do anything necessary (but legal) to get to where I wanted to be, even if I didn't like doing it (especially if I didn't like doing it). -- You can do ANYTHING you need to do ... until you can do what you want to do.
"Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -- Saint Francis of Assisi
4) I learned to never ask anyone to do anything for me that I wasn't willing to do myself - and - everyone who has ever worked with me has taught me about what they have done for me and how they did it. After a while, I could do it, too - but - maybe not as well as they did.
"Anyone can be a genius, if they pick just one specific subject and study it diligently just 15 minutes each day." -- Albert Einstein
5) I learned to "pay" for what I wanted. If I couldn't afford it, I saved-up to be able to afford it. (Sometimes if seemed like forever.) 6) I learned that no matter how long it took to achieve my goal (whatever it was), it would have been just as long if I hadn't persisted, but I would have accomplished nothing. 7) I learned that NOTHING is as easy or as fast as it should be. It only gets easier and faster when you know how to really do it - and - learning how to really do it is just a matter of doing it over, and over, and over, until you finally find out how it works. Of course, if you give up after the first (second, third, or fourth) try, you'll never do it.
8) I learned most of what I know from my mistakes and failures. My successes never taught me anything ... they were only based upon what I had learned from my mistakes and failures. (That's why those who are afraid to make mistakes, or fail, never achieve the success they desire.)
9) I learned that my most prized possessions were my customers. People who, directly or indirectly, paid for my lunch every day. (That's why, unlike my contemporaries, I reply to my customers emails personally.) 10) I learned that "money" is NOT an end unto itself ... it is only a way of keeping score. (The saddest people in the world are those who are forever chasing the almighty dollar - and - the vast majority of them have no real respect for money.)
11) I learned to ASK for what I wanted or needed - and - to graciously accept a "NO" as readily as a "YES."
I get tickled by people who want to start at the top of the ladder. -- For some unknown reason, they honestly believe they are better than I am, since I had to start on the bottom rung and climb up one rung at a time. When I mention the above, I often hear ... "Yeah. I could do that - but - it will take too much time. I need money now - and - I don't want to just make a little money, I want to get rich." Sorry, you'll have to start where I started. -- Do what you need to do to make a little money. Then, do more and more of it to make more and more money. As you make more and more money, the greater the opportunities you will have to make even more money. -- Nothing succeeds like success ... even small success. The more things you don't want to do, the fewer and fewer things you will do ... until you are doing as most people do ... NOTHING but dreaming! I can teach you "how" to do it but, you won't get it, until you actually start doing it yourself.
Now, let's do some ... Questions & Answers, Comments & Other Good Stuff! Sean Folkson asks ... "Feeling tired? Lacking energy? Even the best business tools and strategies can falter if you don't have the energy to execute. Get the info you need to start sleeping better tonight: Sleep expert Sean Folkson shares FIVE reports with you FREE so you can boost your energy IMMEDIATELY." Okay, Gang ... Go get the free reports at: https://nightfood.infusionsoft.com/go/BLSG/LYCEUM/
Now, let's do some ...
Sean Folkson asks ...
"Feeling tired? Lacking energy? Even the best business tools and strategies can falter if you don't have the energy to execute. Get the info you need to start sleeping better tonight: Sleep expert Sean Folkson shares FIVE reports with you FREE so you can boost your energy IMMEDIATELY."
Okay, Gang ... Go get the free reports at: https://nightfood.infusionsoft.com/go/BLSG/LYCEUM/
Jim Young needed to know ... "I was reading your 'Sell American' export course and was wondering how much in export sales would create a job today. You said $45,000 when your book was written. Could you also tell me how to find out what countries would be interested in a product. I don t have a product to sell yet, but wouldn t want to waste time and money trying to sell a product where it isn t needed." Thank you, Jim ... I don't believe the statistics have changed much. If any thing, it may actually take less to produce a job. Contact the U.S. Department of Commerce. They have those kind of statistics on products.
Jim Young needed to know ...
"I was reading your 'Sell American' export course and was wondering how much in export sales would create a job today. You said $45,000 when your book was written. Could you also tell me how to find out what countries would be interested in a product. I don t have a product to sell yet, but wouldn t want to waste time and money trying to sell a product where it isn t needed."
Thank you, Jim ... I don't believe the statistics have changed much. If any thing, it may actually take less to produce a job. Contact the U.S. Department of Commerce. They have those kind of statistics on products.
Christopher Flores offers something you probably need ... "Does your company need help with sales? -- One client said, 'Help! I've been in business for years. I'd love to hire extra help but I can't afford it. I work too hard and collect less and less. Sales are down, costs are high. I might be doing okay, but not where I want go be. If I don't do something soon, I might have to close up shop.' -- If that sounds like you, I want to document your stories and help go over some of the options available to you." Go take a look for your own self ... http://merchantofnewyorkcity.com/services/
Christopher Flores offers something you probably need ...
"Does your company need help with sales? -- One client said, 'Help! I've been in business for years. I'd love to hire extra help but I can't afford it. I work too hard and collect less and less. Sales are down, costs are high. I might be doing okay, but not where I want go be. If I don't do something soon, I might have to close up shop.' -- If that sounds like you, I want to document your stories and help go over some of the options available to you."
Go take a look for your own self ... http://merchantofnewyorkcity.com/services/
John Schulte founder of the National Mail Order Association (NMOA) tells me ... "We have just launched an exciting new social media platform called Direct Marketing Social. I invite you to create a profile at no cost and use the tools available to promote yourself. Simply fill out the join form then enter the Member Code (DM9012011) to activate your free membership. -- You may share the member code if you want to your people." Okay, Gang ... Go ahead and get social ... http://DirectMarketingSocial.com
John Schulte founder of the National Mail Order Association (NMOA) tells me ...
"We have just launched an exciting new social media platform called Direct Marketing Social. I invite you to create a profile at no cost and use the tools available to promote yourself. Simply fill out the join form then enter the Member Code (DM9012011) to activate your free membership. -- You may share the member code if you want to your people."
Okay, Gang ... Go ahead and get social ... http://DirectMarketingSocial.com
Martin Russell says ... "SendOutCards finally has a proper customer package. -- Thought this 3-minute video might interest you." Hey ... I watched the video. It is great. -- Go see for yourself ... http://www.sendoutcards.com/martin
Martin Russell says ...
"SendOutCards finally has a proper customer package. -- Thought this 3-minute video might interest you."
Hey ... I watched the video. It is great. -- Go see for yourself ... http://www.sendoutcards.com/martin
Roger Croy tells me ... "This is an affiliate program by Jamison Palmer. It has over 300 videos of training to do about any type of marketing. This product is geared towards selling on YouTube. It is top tier costing $1497, but pays level 1 commission of $1000 and level 2 commission of$100. <>-- The scope of these videos is amazing and top notch." This might be just what you're looking for ... http://www.HomeIncomeMentors.com
Roger Croy tells me ...
"This is an affiliate program by Jamison Palmer. It has over 300 videos of training to do about any type of marketing. This product is geared towards selling on YouTube. It is top tier costing $1497, but pays level 1 commission of $1000 and level 2 commission of$100. <>-- The scope of these videos is amazing and top notch."
This might be just what you're looking for ... http://www.HomeIncomeMentors.com
Dashaun Carter can do it for you ... <>"If you need a book cover design ... I can provide that since I'm a graphic designer. Also ... if other members of the group need a letterhead, business card, etc., designed, I can provide that for them too." Just send him an email if you need anything graphic.
Dashaun Carter can do it for you ...
<>"If you need a book cover design ... I can provide that since I'm a graphic designer. Also ... if other members of the group need a letterhead, business card, etc., designed, I can provide that for them too."
Just send him an email if you need anything graphic.
Well ... that's it for this month. -- In order to make every issue responsive to YOUR needs, please send me your questions; or tell me what sources or resources you need to build your business; or give me any thoughts you want to share with your fellow members. Believe it or don't ... I ain t a mind-reader. -- If n you doesn't tell me what you need, I may never touch upon the information, sources or resources you need. This is your publication for you to use to your benefit ... I am just your moderator. Until next month, keep well ... J.F. (Jim) STRAW Grande Panjandrum
Well ... that's it for this month. -- In order to make every issue responsive to YOUR needs, please send me your questions; or tell me what sources or resources you need to build your business; or give me any thoughts you want to share with your fellow members.
Believe it or don't ... I ain t a mind-reader. -- If n you doesn't tell me what you need, I may never touch upon the information, sources or resources you need.
This is your publication for you to use to your benefit ... I am just your moderator.
Until next month, keep well ...
J.F. (Jim) STRAW Grande Panjandrum
Thoughts For The Month! "Whoever admits that he is too busy to improve his methods has acknowledged himself to be at the end of his rope. And that is always the saddest predicament which anyone can get into." -- J. Ogden Armour "He that never changes his opinions, and never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today." - Tyron Edwards
"Whoever admits that he is too busy to improve his methods has acknowledged himself to be at the end of his rope. And that is always the saddest predicament which anyone can get into." -- J. Ogden Armour "He that never changes his opinions, and never corrects his mistakes, will never be wiser on the morrow than he is today." - Tyron Edwards
Can you stump the old master? -- Betcha can't! Over the past 50 years (man and boy), I have made bundles of money in direct selling, service contracting, wholesale merchandising, entertainment (I was a professional Trumpet player, vocalist & Radio Announcer), freight forwarding, import/export, retail merchandising, warehousing, real estate, electronics manufacturing, finder's fees, closeout merchandising, financial brokerage, business consulting, steel fabrication, gold and coal mining, offshore banking, mailorder, writing, and publishing. -- That being the case ... No matter what business you're in ... whether you're just starting, well on your way, or at the top of the heap ... I've probably been where you are, done what you are doing. -- So ... Anytime you have a question about 'how' to do something in your business - or - if you have any comments about anything I've said in issues of this e-Letter; or if you want to add your 2 cents worth ... just "ask" me or "tell" me. Send your Questions, Comments or 2 Cents Worth to ... with "Question" - "Comment" - or, "2 Cents Worth" in the SUBJECT. If I, personally, don't have an answer to any question you may ask, I will contact some of the professionals in your field of endeavor (I will probably know one or more personally) to get the real 'skinny' for you. Note: If you want to ask a question anonymously just tell me so when you send in the question. -- Nobody but you and I will know who asked the question.
Over the past 50 years (man and boy), I have made bundles of money in direct selling, service contracting, wholesale merchandising, entertainment (I was a professional Trumpet player, vocalist & Radio Announcer), freight forwarding, import/export, retail merchandising, warehousing, real estate, electronics manufacturing, finder's fees, closeout merchandising, financial brokerage, business consulting, steel fabrication, gold and coal mining, offshore banking, mailorder, writing, and publishing. -- That being the case ...
No matter what business you're in ... whether you're just starting, well on your way, or at the top of the heap ... I've probably been where you are, done what you are doing. -- So ...
Anytime you have a question about 'how' to do something in your business - or - if you have any comments about anything I've said in issues of this e-Letter; or if you want to add your 2 cents worth ... just "ask" me or "tell" me.
If I, personally, don't have an answer to any question you may ask, I will contact some of the professionals in your field of endeavor (I will probably know one or more personally) to get the real 'skinny' for you.
Note: If you want to ask a question anonymously just tell me so when you send in the question. -- Nobody but you and I will know who asked the question.
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