SEPTEMBER 2008 Greetings & Salutations: The United States of America has always claimed to be a nation founded upon religious principles. On our coinage and currency, we imprint the phrase, "In God We Trust." And, most political leaders, opinion makers, and others who seek the support of the masses are quick to quote the Judeo-Christian religious teachings as a premise for their causes. Unfortunately, the majority of those quotations taken from religious teachings, as a premise for a socio-economic cause, are taken out of context. They are used solely to incite the masses "against" the real, or imagined, opponents of the chosen cause. Currently, it has become fashionable for those that would dupe the public into providing more socialistic, welfare-state programs, to select and quote (mis-quote and take out of context) those theological passages that appear to condemn the rich; in order to condemn "excessive" and/or "windfall" profits. Yet, these same people are the first to demand higher wages (more profits) for those who do not earn them for increased production; which is the only economically feasible reason for increasing wages. If, as these hypocrites say, "Money is the root of all evil," why do they accept "money" for their services and production (whatever that might be)? And, why are they so quick to champion the giving of "money" to those who have not earned it? -- Isn t their acceptance of money, and the giving of unearned money to selected segments of our society, by their own premise, a hypocrisy; promoting the very "evil" they supposedly oppose? No matter how you look at those who quote religious tenants to support socialistic programs, they are hypocrites. For, throughout all theological teachings, you will find that the "earning" of wages, and the making of "profits" is, in actuality, promoted. As an example, you may want to read the ... "Parable of the Talents" [Matthew 25:14-30]. In this story, "talents" (money) were given to three men t to each according to his several abilities (not based upon "need", but rather "ability"). -- The one with the most "ability" received the most money. The servant who received the most money, in accord with his several abilities, doubled the money for his master -- a "profit" of 100%. Another servant who received less than half as much money, in accord with his abilities, likewise, doubled his master s money. -- The use of their abilities, and the resources at hand, was rewarded by their master with greater responsibilities and further profits. One servant, who had received the least amount of money, in accord with his abilities, produced nothing from the money he received. -- The master took from him the money he had originally given and gave it to the servant who had produced the greatest profit. Those who advocate the application of religious teachings to economics are the biggest hypocrites when they advocate taking money for those of us who have the ability to create "profits," and giving it to the non-productive. -- The religious scriptures promote just the opposite; as evidenced by the next to the last verse in the New Testament "Parable of the Talents," to wit: "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath." -- Matthew 25:29 If we are to truly base our economy on the theological teachings, we should take from the non-productive, profitless elements of our society, and give those unearned resources to those who "produce" the greatest profits. Originally published - January 1987
SEPTEMBER 2008
Greetings & Salutations: The United States of America has always claimed to be a nation founded upon religious principles. On our coinage and currency, we imprint the phrase, "In God We Trust." And, most political leaders, opinion makers, and others who seek the support of the masses are quick to quote the Judeo-Christian religious teachings as a premise for their causes. Unfortunately, the majority of those quotations taken from religious teachings, as a premise for a socio-economic cause, are taken out of context. They are used solely to incite the masses "against" the real, or imagined, opponents of the chosen cause. Currently, it has become fashionable for those that would dupe the public into providing more socialistic, welfare-state programs, to select and quote (mis-quote and take out of context) those theological passages that appear to condemn the rich; in order to condemn "excessive" and/or "windfall" profits. Yet, these same people are the first to demand higher wages (more profits) for those who do not earn them for increased production; which is the only economically feasible reason for increasing wages. If, as these hypocrites say, "Money is the root of all evil," why do they accept "money" for their services and production (whatever that might be)? And, why are they so quick to champion the giving of "money" to those who have not earned it? -- Isn t their acceptance of money, and the giving of unearned money to selected segments of our society, by their own premise, a hypocrisy; promoting the very "evil" they supposedly oppose? No matter how you look at those who quote religious tenants to support socialistic programs, they are hypocrites. For, throughout all theological teachings, you will find that the "earning" of wages, and the making of "profits" is, in actuality, promoted. As an example, you may want to read the ...
In this story, "talents" (money) were given to three men t to each according to his several abilities (not based upon "need", but rather "ability"). -- The one with the most "ability" received the most money. The servant who received the most money, in accord with his several abilities, doubled the money for his master -- a "profit" of 100%. Another servant who received less than half as much money, in accord with his abilities, likewise, doubled his master s money. -- The use of their abilities, and the resources at hand, was rewarded by their master with greater responsibilities and further profits. One servant, who had received the least amount of money, in accord with his abilities, produced nothing from the money he received. -- The master took from him the money he had originally given and gave it to the servant who had produced the greatest profit. Those who advocate the application of religious teachings to economics are the biggest hypocrites when they advocate taking money for those of us who have the ability to create "profits," and giving it to the non-productive. -- The religious scriptures promote just the opposite; as evidenced by the next to the last verse in the New Testament "Parable of the Talents," to wit:
"For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance; but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath." -- Matthew 25:29
If we are to truly base our economy on the theological teachings, we should take from the non-productive, profitless elements of our society, and give those unearned resources to those who "produce" the greatest profits. Originally published - January 1987
Now, let's do some ... Questions & Answers, Comments & Other Good Stuff! Stephen B. Lord just told me ... "I have just found out about and am now working with a company that will use a simultaneous closing with seller financing. That is, the seller will sell the house "owner financing", but I have a buyer for the note ready to purchase it at the original closing so the seller will never have to collect a single payment. I can offer up to 90% of the appraised value (generally a little less like 85%). The seller will have to get an appraisal done by a state certified appraiser and pay for a newspaper ad, but that's their only cost. -- If you know anyone that wants to work with me on this to make some money, it can be done anywhere in the country and it does not need to be in the state where the property is." Okay, Gang ... If you're interested, contact Stephen.
Now, let's do some ...
Stephen B. Lord just told me ...
"I have just found out about and am now working with a company that will use a simultaneous closing with seller financing. That is, the seller will sell the house "owner financing", but I have a buyer for the note ready to purchase it at the original closing so the seller will never have to collect a single payment. I can offer up to 90% of the appraised value (generally a little less like 85%). The seller will have to get an appraisal done by a state certified appraiser and pay for a newspaper ad, but that's their only cost. -- If you know anyone that wants to work with me on this to make some money, it can be done anywhere in the country and it does not need to be in the state where the property is."
Okay, Gang ... If you're interested, contact Stephen.
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Roy Babineaux wanted me to tell you ...
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David Breth wanted to know ... "We are studying your "Affiliate" course. Inside you discuss placing ads in papers, flyers, etc. -- In your experience, what are the best types of papers to place them in. How big of an ad, etc. -- Our second questions is in regard to the direct response "card," you spoke of placing them in a packet and direct mail. -- A. Direct mail to a bought list? -- B. Do you suggest placing them in the money mailer type envelopes (like new movers, etc.)? Please advise." Dave ... Unfortunately, there is no "best" place for your ads. What you need to do is first develop a "sales piece" ... postcard, flyer, classified ad ... that produces good responses. Which means you need to test the cheapest media and keep testing different ads until you find one that works for you. When you have an ad that produces good responses, start placing in other media ... testing each one to see which media produces; and which don't. That's the way I did it. There are countless card deck mailers that can mail your postcard in with a ho'bunch of others ... do a search for postcard decks - but - the best bet is to mail the postcards individually to a rented list with the demographic you want to reach.
David Breth wanted to know ...
"We are studying your "Affiliate" course. Inside you discuss placing ads in papers, flyers, etc. -- In your experience, what are the best types of papers to place them in. How big of an ad, etc. -- Our second questions is in regard to the direct response "card," you spoke of placing them in a packet and direct mail. -- A. Direct mail to a bought list? -- B. Do you suggest placing them in the money mailer type envelopes (like new movers, etc.)? Please advise."
Dave ... Unfortunately, there is no "best" place for your ads. What you need to do is first develop a "sales piece" ... postcard, flyer, classified ad ... that produces good responses. Which means you need to test the cheapest media and keep testing different ads until you find one that works for you. When you have an ad that produces good responses, start placing in other media ... testing each one to see which media produces; and which don't. That's the way I did it. There are countless card deck mailers that can mail your postcard in with a ho'bunch of others ... do a search for postcard decks - but - the best bet is to mail the postcards individually to a rented list with the demographic you want to reach.
Roger Audy was wondering ... " I am very interested in the Millionaire In One Year course but there is something that I just don't understand. Why do the "seller/buyers" need me to find the great deals on products ? What's keeping them from cutting out the middleman and doing ther own searches for closeouts. It seems that any business person would be doing that. -- I love the concept of this business and feel that I would enjoy doing this much more than what I'm doing now. Is this still a valid way to become a Millionaire in this day and age?" Roger ... Finder's Fees are an excellent way to become a Millionaire ... as it has been for over 50 years that I know of. There are millions upon millions of businesses in this country. Not one of them can know about all of the available sources for their wants and needs. Paying salaried people to locate sources is NOT cost effective. Finders only get paid when they find what is needed; saving the business money. And ... with all the responsibilities a business owner has, his/her time is better spent selling and managing.
Roger Audy was wondering ...
" I am very interested in the Millionaire In One Year course but there is something that I just don't understand. Why do the "seller/buyers" need me to find the great deals on products ? What's keeping them from cutting out the middleman and doing ther own searches for closeouts. It seems that any business person would be doing that. -- I love the concept of this business and feel that I would enjoy doing this much more than what I'm doing now. Is this still a valid way to become a Millionaire in this day and age?"
Roger ... Finder's Fees are an excellent way to become a Millionaire ... as it has been for over 50 years that I know of. There are millions upon millions of businesses in this country. Not one of them can know about all of the available sources for their wants and needs. Paying salaried people to locate sources is NOT cost effective. Finders only get paid when they find what is needed; saving the business money. And ... with all the responsibilities a business owner has, his/her time is better spent selling and managing.
Clint Pollard has something go-o-o-od ... "I noticed in your newsletter at the bottom you tell your readers about products you like. Well I found a few sites where you can get free hosting and free domains and I put together a guide to show people how to get them set up. I know I just about went crazy trying to figure it out when I got my first domain, so I think some of your readers may need it. If you like it I hope you will be kind enough to let your readers know about it." Okay, Gang ... Go find out more about it at http://ncave.com/freedomainandhosting.php By the way, it is fan-dam-tastic ... in my opinion.
Clint Pollard has something go-o-o-od ...
"I noticed in your newsletter at the bottom you tell your readers about products you like. Well I found a few sites where you can get free hosting and free domains and I put together a guide to show people how to get them set up. I know I just about went crazy trying to figure it out when I got my first domain, so I think some of your readers may need it. If you like it I hope you will be kind enough to let your readers know about it."
Okay, Gang ... Go find out more about it at http://ncave.com/freedomainandhosting.php By the way, it is fan-dam-tastic ... in my opinion.
Kenneth Jones is now the VP ... "I am now the VP of Only Nature's Finest. We are beginning our marketing program. We have Master Affiliate Partner positions available. We have it set up so you can sign up other people and get paid on their volume. This is NOT MLM, but direct sales, with a two step affiliate program." Congrats, Ken ... Some of my Gang may be interested in seeingwhat you have at: http://www.OnlyNaturesFinest.com
Kenneth Jones is now the VP ...
"I am now the VP of Only Nature's Finest. We are beginning our marketing program. We have Master Affiliate Partner positions available. We have it set up so you can sign up other people and get paid on their volume. This is NOT MLM, but direct sales, with a two step affiliate program."
Congrats, Ken ... Some of my Gang may be interested in seeingwhat you have at: http://www.OnlyNaturesFinest.com
Patrick Bateman wanted me to be un-stumpable ... "This may be of interest to your readers just to show them they can't stump the ol' pro on your vast knowledge of business facts. -- Don't you know I've been waiting all my life to learn where this expression came from! -- My education is now complete!" Thank you, Pat ... An interesting fact. I will share it with my readers. Manure... An interesting fact on S.H.I.T. Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be Transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer's Invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when Wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but The process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is Methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see What could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and The first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM! Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined Just what was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term 'Ship High In Transit' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it High enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the Hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of Methane. Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Ship High In Transport) which has Come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I. I had always thought it was a golf term.
Patrick Bateman wanted me to be un-stumpable ...
"This may be of interest to your readers just to show them they can't stump the ol' pro on your vast knowledge of business facts. -- Don't you know I've been waiting all my life to learn where this expression came from! -- My education is now complete!"
Thank you, Pat ... An interesting fact. I will share it with my readers.
Manure... An interesting fact on S.H.I.T. Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be Transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer's Invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when Wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but The process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is Methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see What could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and The first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM! Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined Just what was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term 'Ship High In Transit' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it High enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the Hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of Methane. Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Ship High In Transport) which has Come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I. I had always thought it was a golf term.
Manure... An interesting fact on S.H.I.T.
Manure: In the 16th and 17th centuries, everything had to be Transported by ship and it was also before commercial fertilizer's Invention, so large shipments of manure were common. It was shipped dry, because in dry form it weighed a lot less than when Wet, but once water (at sea) hit it, it not only became heavier, but The process of fermentation began again, of which a by product is Methane gas. As the stuff was stored below decks in bundles you can see What could (and did) happen. Methane began to build up below decks and The first time someone came below at night with a lantern, BOOOOM! Several ships were destroyed in this manner before it was determined Just what was happening. After that, the bundles of manure were always stamped with the term 'Ship High In Transit' on them, which meant for the sailors to stow it High enough off the lower decks so that any water that came into the Hold would not touch this volatile cargo and start the production of Methane. Thus evolved the term ' S.H.I.T ' , (Ship High In Transport) which has Come down through the centuries and is in use to this very day. You probably did not know the true history of this word. Neither did I. I had always thought it was a golf term.
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Pam Hoffman had a brilliant idea - and - it can benefit you ...
"In April of 2007, I was on a teleseminar call talking about the Seminars. Someone wanted to know how to find out about all these Seminars -- The speaker told them that there wasn't really anywhere the seminars were congretated. Well, that seemed like an opportunity to me. -- Right away, I started finding all these Seminars and keeping track of them (on 3 x 5 cards!) and I created a blog: in which I started 'listing; them. -- See what you think."
Great info, Pam ... My readers should go to your site to find out about all the seminars.
Dave Haslett has a freebie for you ... "One of the major problems marketers have is getting new subscribers to stay on their mailing list after they've signed up for a giveaway. A lot of people immediately unsubscribe, or do so within 2 or 3 follow-up mailings. -- There are some easy no-cost solutions to this problems, which I've put into a 16-page e-book: "How to retain subscribers, build your mailing list and make more money" -- I'm giving this e-book away to anyone who can use it - and there's a lot more in the e-book than the title suggests. I don't even ask for your address." You can download it from http://ethicalmarketing.wordpress.com/e-books/ There's also an article to go with it - "The stupid mistakes that drive your new subscribers away" - which outlines the problem. You'll find it at http://ethicalmarketing.wordpress.com/articles
Dave Haslett has a freebie for you ...
"One of the major problems marketers have is getting new subscribers to stay on their mailing list after they've signed up for a giveaway. A lot of people immediately unsubscribe, or do so within 2 or 3 follow-up mailings. -- There are some easy no-cost solutions to this problems, which I've put into a 16-page e-book: "How to retain subscribers, build your mailing list and make more money" -- I'm giving this e-book away to anyone who can use it - and there's a lot more in the e-book than the title suggests. I don't even ask for your address."
You can download it from http://ethicalmarketing.wordpress.com/e-books/ There's also an article to go with it - "The stupid mistakes that drive your new subscribers away" - which outlines the problem. You'll find it at http://ethicalmarketing.wordpress.com/articles
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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 Thought For The Month! "A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." -- George Bernard Shaw
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
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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