It is a fact, the Home Based Business arena is the fastest growing segment of our economy. Being an entrepreneur and a Home Business Owner, funny how when people ask what I do, they immediately think I am going to recruit them into "one of those" things. I have to laugh.
There was a time when I thought the same thing. That was before I realized the majority of new millionaires in the USA were from Home Based Businesses. And now, I know many of them myself. People who "got it". People who understand about free enterprise and how to create their future.
But this is not something we are taught. We are taught, go to school, get good grades, get a good job, do as you are told and retire with a good pension. Yeah, Right! First of all, I tried that only to be fired with 28 years on the good job and no benefits or income.
So what did I do, I got real mad. Mad at myself, for not taking control of the situation earlier in my life and creating my own future.So now, looking back over the past few years, comparing where I was to where I am, it is mind boggling how far I, we have come.
Now we live where we want to live, we travel when we want, we sleep in if we choose (cold winter days), or get up early just to play on the beach any day we choose. We are free. Our phone does not ring in the middle of the night any longer and I do not have to plan my vacation based on when my boss wants me to go. Life is wonderful.
But getting to this point in life takes a few things.
1) It takes a decisionThings don't just happen, they are created. You must decide what you are going to create
2) It takes actionYou have to move forward and action is what creates results
3) It takes knowing WhyYou must know why you do what you do. You must have somethingdriving you, something all consuming, something bigger than yourself
4) It takes clarity on your goalsIf you do not know where you are going, you will never get there. Becrystal clear on your goals.
5) And it takes a vehicleTo live free, you must have an excellent income. Make sure you have a business model which supports your goals. If your goal is to make $50k per month, make sure you have a business capable of producing that level of income very quickly.
6) It takes commitmentTo yourself, to your why and to your goals
7) And it takes good mentoringFind people who have accomplished what you are looking for and follow them. Stay close, observe and take on their habits and their posture.
So just go for it. Anyone can be free to work from home and create an amazing and abundant life. But you have to put all the pieces together. If you miss any of the pieces listed above, you will never completely reach your goal, you will end up settling.
Never settle, never give up and remember. If you are not on the right path now, change the course and go another path. But YOU have to do it, no one will do it for you.
Oh, and one more thing. Make sure to take direction only from those who have accomplished what you want.
To your success...
PS for a business model which provides the potential of a huge income very quickly, visit http://www.prosperitylifestyles.com
17 January 2008
02 January 2008
Success vs Failure in a Home Based Business
Recently, I was speaking to a group of Entrepreneurs when I was once again asked; "why do so many people fail at home businesses". This is, without any doubt, the most frequent question I am asked. And, although I see the answer as very simple, I am astounded at how many people just do not "get it".
Let's look at the question at a deeper level (what are they really wanting to know). "Why do some people make tons of money easily and so many others make no money at all"?
The answer to that question is three things; desire, belief and commitment. Now, before you say to yourself, "here we go again", I want to take this deeper than just the desire, belief and commitment, but into the reasons why these three answers are so important to your own success.
Anytime someone starts a home based business, the reason behind it is usually 1 of 2 things. Either they want to make extra money or they want to have time freedom. Personally, I believe the 2nd reason is the same as the first, because in order to have lots of free time and be with your family, you must be making some money!
Anyway, I have digressed.
This is what happens. You find a business you like and you get started. You either jump right in and start marketing your business or you are in an unending "ready to get ready mode". But wait, where is your plan of success?
Did you take a serious look at what you really wanted to accomplish with your business? Did you then look at the business model to determine what it will take to get what you want from that business. Are you looking for microwave success or slow cooker success? Does this business have true potential to create a 6 figure income the first year or will it take a long time to build to that level?
What is your plan to accomplish this level of income? For example, if you are looking for just a few extra dollars and willing to put in years of time to build a highly profitable money machine, you might look at a Multi Level model. You must take into consideration how long it will take you to have what you want. Don't get me wrong, MLM is a sound business model. But, historically, it generates income at a slow cooker pace.
Another example is Direct Sales, usually this model involves higher profit margins (these can be upwards to thousands of dollars per sale) and can create substantial income much faster with a microwave potential. Decide which model you want, and then find a company with that model.
Also look at the evidence of success for the product and company. Are there people who are getting what you want? Look at the people who are living the life you want. Did they accomplish it within months, or within years?
The fact is simple, if anyone has made what you want to make in the time you want to make it, then you can too, anybody can! I can't stress this enough. I did not say "is everyone" getting what you want, because regardless of the business, many people will still fail, because of the points I am discussing here.
The key in business success is knowing that if anyone can do something, so can you. Now, back to the three reasons. Did you take a look at your level of belief in the business (do you really believe it can take you to where you want to go) and did you make a commitment to succeed at it?
Now get this; "Most people start a business, playing to not lose, instead of playing to win". The difference between these two things is the underlying desire, belief and commitment.
This is exactly why 80% of businesses fail. Regardless of the venue, home businesses or brick and mortar businesses. The owners never decided to play the business game to WIN IT!
But to play to win takes those 3 elements; desire, belief and commitment. Everyone has some idea of the things they want in life. Few however, get emotionally connected to having what they want. They go through life "wanting" and what do they get, "more wanting". The difference here, among a few others is primarily getting emotionally connected to the desire.
In order to really have something you want, you have to focus on it, give it lots of energy and lots of attention. But the emotion comes from seeing yourself already in possession of it. And the emotion is what drives the level of success. Not a negative of want, but a positive emotion of have.
So what does this have to do with the new business owner? They want to succeed (and make money) but rarely see themselves already having business success. They go through their days hoping for customers and sales, hoping for a profit and more importantly, make decisions based on hope instead of belief.
When in business, you must play to win. This means taking some chances. Look at people like Trump and Gates. Do you really think they started businesses hoping, or did they have a deep, undying belief they would be successful?
No one ever became a successful business owner or even wealthy, without taking chances. But the ability to take chances comes from belief. Belief in yourself, belief in your business, belief in your business model and your compensation plan. If there is any lack of absolute belief in any of these areas, then you are doomed.
At this point, you are unable to make good business decisions because you do not absolutely believe in your own success. Any decisions made are made out of hope, not out of belief. And, when you make decisions from hope, you are playing to "not lose".
But what about commitment? Based on desire and belief, you then take ownership of your business. You decide to do whatever it takes to have your success (with absolute integrity of course). Most people fail simply because they give up. Of course, then come the excuses.... (that business did not work, the product was bad, the company was bad, I was scammed and on and on and on....) The only reason, if you have found the right company to meet your desires (based on compensation, product and others having what you desire) is that you gave up. Period!
There are so many stories in history of people who gave up seconds before success, inches before success on so on. In most businesses, it takes only one sale to turn the tide completely. If you bail out before that one sale appears, then you are just giving up on yourself, your desires and your dreams.
And unfortunately, when you bail on one business, you are going to bail on many until you finally "get it". Just a brief point I feel I must share with you. When people are trying to lure you into their business with the "I tried xx amount of businesses before finding one that worked" routine. RUN, RUN FAST.... they are failures and will not be good leaders to guide and assist you in being a success. Do not buy into their excuses.
Determine what you want, how you are going to get it. Believe you will have it regardless. And then, make a commitment to yourself and your business.
Success is not hard, making money is not hard. But learning to deal with what is inside you can be. I will end with one of my favorite quotes, but do not know who coined this.... "Work a job and make a living, work on yourself and make a fortune"!
To your success...
ps: feel free to check out a business model with powerful compensation and many people having extraordinary levels of success at http://www.prosperitylifestyles.com/
Let's look at the question at a deeper level (what are they really wanting to know). "Why do some people make tons of money easily and so many others make no money at all"?
The answer to that question is three things; desire, belief and commitment. Now, before you say to yourself, "here we go again", I want to take this deeper than just the desire, belief and commitment, but into the reasons why these three answers are so important to your own success.
Anytime someone starts a home based business, the reason behind it is usually 1 of 2 things. Either they want to make extra money or they want to have time freedom. Personally, I believe the 2nd reason is the same as the first, because in order to have lots of free time and be with your family, you must be making some money!
Anyway, I have digressed.
This is what happens. You find a business you like and you get started. You either jump right in and start marketing your business or you are in an unending "ready to get ready mode". But wait, where is your plan of success?
Did you take a serious look at what you really wanted to accomplish with your business? Did you then look at the business model to determine what it will take to get what you want from that business. Are you looking for microwave success or slow cooker success? Does this business have true potential to create a 6 figure income the first year or will it take a long time to build to that level?
What is your plan to accomplish this level of income? For example, if you are looking for just a few extra dollars and willing to put in years of time to build a highly profitable money machine, you might look at a Multi Level model. You must take into consideration how long it will take you to have what you want. Don't get me wrong, MLM is a sound business model. But, historically, it generates income at a slow cooker pace.
Another example is Direct Sales, usually this model involves higher profit margins (these can be upwards to thousands of dollars per sale) and can create substantial income much faster with a microwave potential. Decide which model you want, and then find a company with that model.
Also look at the evidence of success for the product and company. Are there people who are getting what you want? Look at the people who are living the life you want. Did they accomplish it within months, or within years?
The fact is simple, if anyone has made what you want to make in the time you want to make it, then you can too, anybody can! I can't stress this enough. I did not say "is everyone" getting what you want, because regardless of the business, many people will still fail, because of the points I am discussing here.
The key in business success is knowing that if anyone can do something, so can you. Now, back to the three reasons. Did you take a look at your level of belief in the business (do you really believe it can take you to where you want to go) and did you make a commitment to succeed at it?
Now get this; "Most people start a business, playing to not lose, instead of playing to win". The difference between these two things is the underlying desire, belief and commitment.
This is exactly why 80% of businesses fail. Regardless of the venue, home businesses or brick and mortar businesses. The owners never decided to play the business game to WIN IT!
But to play to win takes those 3 elements; desire, belief and commitment. Everyone has some idea of the things they want in life. Few however, get emotionally connected to having what they want. They go through life "wanting" and what do they get, "more wanting". The difference here, among a few others is primarily getting emotionally connected to the desire.
In order to really have something you want, you have to focus on it, give it lots of energy and lots of attention. But the emotion comes from seeing yourself already in possession of it. And the emotion is what drives the level of success. Not a negative of want, but a positive emotion of have.
So what does this have to do with the new business owner? They want to succeed (and make money) but rarely see themselves already having business success. They go through their days hoping for customers and sales, hoping for a profit and more importantly, make decisions based on hope instead of belief.
When in business, you must play to win. This means taking some chances. Look at people like Trump and Gates. Do you really think they started businesses hoping, or did they have a deep, undying belief they would be successful?
No one ever became a successful business owner or even wealthy, without taking chances. But the ability to take chances comes from belief. Belief in yourself, belief in your business, belief in your business model and your compensation plan. If there is any lack of absolute belief in any of these areas, then you are doomed.
At this point, you are unable to make good business decisions because you do not absolutely believe in your own success. Any decisions made are made out of hope, not out of belief. And, when you make decisions from hope, you are playing to "not lose".
But what about commitment? Based on desire and belief, you then take ownership of your business. You decide to do whatever it takes to have your success (with absolute integrity of course). Most people fail simply because they give up. Of course, then come the excuses.... (that business did not work, the product was bad, the company was bad, I was scammed and on and on and on....) The only reason, if you have found the right company to meet your desires (based on compensation, product and others having what you desire) is that you gave up. Period!
There are so many stories in history of people who gave up seconds before success, inches before success on so on. In most businesses, it takes only one sale to turn the tide completely. If you bail out before that one sale appears, then you are just giving up on yourself, your desires and your dreams.
And unfortunately, when you bail on one business, you are going to bail on many until you finally "get it". Just a brief point I feel I must share with you. When people are trying to lure you into their business with the "I tried xx amount of businesses before finding one that worked" routine. RUN, RUN FAST.... they are failures and will not be good leaders to guide and assist you in being a success. Do not buy into their excuses.
Determine what you want, how you are going to get it. Believe you will have it regardless. And then, make a commitment to yourself and your business.
Success is not hard, making money is not hard. But learning to deal with what is inside you can be. I will end with one of my favorite quotes, but do not know who coined this.... "Work a job and make a living, work on yourself and make a fortune"!
To your success...
ps: feel free to check out a business model with powerful compensation and many people having extraordinary levels of success at http://www.prosperitylifestyles.com/
01 January 2008
2008 in Liberty League International
Jerry and I want to say Happy New Year to everyone on our team and any other LLI'ers who participate in this website.
Yesterday, listening to our own associates, jumping out and talking about how amazing 2007 has been, moved me to a level I just can not put into words. This has truly been an amazing year in our LLI community. So many people making amazing changes in their lives. Sure, lots and lots of money was made, but the point is the changes to people and what our community has done for them.
Many of you are new, just getting started and looking forward to experiencing this same level of life changes and successes. What I want to make sure of, is that you truly get the "big picture".
Yes, we are all on equal playing field here at LLI. There is no one who has an advantage over the other. We have a simple system, powerful products, brilliant training and support and a payment plan unequal to anything else available today. But do you realize that YOU ALONE, have EVERYTHING you need to see phenomenal success here?
There are a few keys here you must grasp. It does not take much "figuring out" to make multiple 6 figures. It takes a few things:
1) Plug into the system ...
This system works, just the way it is. Do not try to re-invent anything or create anything new to do. Making money here is easy, if you let it be. It does not take a lot of work, just a lot of belief and a little work to get your business profitable quickly.
2) Listen to the leaders...
No where else do you have self made millionaires teaching you, guiding you and encouraging you to succeed. The leaders here share their hearts, their business and their knowledge with each and every one of you. Listen to what they say. To have what they have, you have to do what they have done and they will tell you exactly what that is.
3) Work on yourself
"Work a job, make a living. Work on yourself, make a fortune" I am not sure who said this, but it is so true. If you want something you have never had, then you must work on yourself in order to get it. USE YOUR BEYOND FREEDOM every day. It is the most powerful tool you have to create anything you want for yourself.
4) Believe in yourself.
This business is not about "trying" to succeed, or "working hard" or even living in the past. You alone, have everything you need inside you. Believe in your future, believe in what you want, know that you deserve to be successful, and believe in yourself.
5) And last....
Get your toe out of the water. If you came here to "see if it works" or to "try it for a while" then you are just wasting your time. Commit yourself to your own success. This system works, just as it is. Sometimes though, people do not work. Simply because they do not have faith and belief in their future. Jump in with both feet, follow the system and EXPECT success. To have what you truly want in life, there are no other options. You will never succeed by trying, only by DOING. When you "try" you are simply giving yourself an exit map, just in case you fail, which you truly will with that attitude.
This is the best gift I can give you to start out 2008. Just do it!
We will dedicate this blog to your success. You absolutely deserve it!
Yesterday, listening to our own associates, jumping out and talking about how amazing 2007 has been, moved me to a level I just can not put into words. This has truly been an amazing year in our LLI community. So many people making amazing changes in their lives. Sure, lots and lots of money was made, but the point is the changes to people and what our community has done for them.
Many of you are new, just getting started and looking forward to experiencing this same level of life changes and successes. What I want to make sure of, is that you truly get the "big picture".
Yes, we are all on equal playing field here at LLI. There is no one who has an advantage over the other. We have a simple system, powerful products, brilliant training and support and a payment plan unequal to anything else available today. But do you realize that YOU ALONE, have EVERYTHING you need to see phenomenal success here?
There are a few keys here you must grasp. It does not take much "figuring out" to make multiple 6 figures. It takes a few things:
1) Plug into the system ...
This system works, just the way it is. Do not try to re-invent anything or create anything new to do. Making money here is easy, if you let it be. It does not take a lot of work, just a lot of belief and a little work to get your business profitable quickly.
2) Listen to the leaders...
No where else do you have self made millionaires teaching you, guiding you and encouraging you to succeed. The leaders here share their hearts, their business and their knowledge with each and every one of you. Listen to what they say. To have what they have, you have to do what they have done and they will tell you exactly what that is.
3) Work on yourself
"Work a job, make a living. Work on yourself, make a fortune" I am not sure who said this, but it is so true. If you want something you have never had, then you must work on yourself in order to get it. USE YOUR BEYOND FREEDOM every day. It is the most powerful tool you have to create anything you want for yourself.
4) Believe in yourself.
This business is not about "trying" to succeed, or "working hard" or even living in the past. You alone, have everything you need inside you. Believe in your future, believe in what you want, know that you deserve to be successful, and believe in yourself.
5) And last....
Get your toe out of the water. If you came here to "see if it works" or to "try it for a while" then you are just wasting your time. Commit yourself to your own success. This system works, just as it is. Sometimes though, people do not work. Simply because they do not have faith and belief in their future. Jump in with both feet, follow the system and EXPECT success. To have what you truly want in life, there are no other options. You will never succeed by trying, only by DOING. When you "try" you are simply giving yourself an exit map, just in case you fail, which you truly will with that attitude.
This is the best gift I can give you to start out 2008. Just do it!
We will dedicate this blog to your success. You absolutely deserve it!
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