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The ninth interview in a series highlighting up and coming entrepreneurs and leaders. Today we interview Steven Michael Wilson Jr Founder&CEO of Go Get It Consulting and Entertainment.

17 Sep

Today we interview Steven Michael Wilson Jr
Founder&CEO of Go Get It Consulting and Entertainment

And without further ado:

-Where you from?
Boston, Ma.

-Age?
37.

-Tell my readers exactly what you do-
Businesses you own, ventures, products, etc
Go Get It Consulting and Entertainment is a small business advisory group that specializes in Consulting, Marketing&Promotion and Keynote Speaking but we do A LOT MORE!!!

-How did you get the entrepreneurial bug?
I got the entrepreneurial bug since I can remember, since a youngster I always wanted to own my own business and did not work for anybody. So I took my natural abilities and made it to something great.

-How did you get in the game/current foray?
I got in the game because I saw myself always giving advice to people and then showing them had to put the advice I gave them into motion through my years of great experience in many fields.

-What made you embrace your position?
What made me embrace my position is that when I sat down and looked at my life is that I was always doing GO GET IT but I was not getting paid for it.

-What keeps you in your position?
What keeps me in my position is I LOVE what I do!!!

-What are your secrets to success?
My secrets to my success is that I found out that everyone has GOD giving talents and we you found out what those talents are its you job to make them PAYING talents.

-What don’t you like in the game?
What I don’t like in the game is all the hate and the lost art of BARTER. Many of us hate on someone else in the same business where are in just because and you don’t have to try to charge everybody money, trade services sometimes.

-What do you like in the game?
What I like about the GAME is that just that, A GAME and you can score a lot when you learn how to play!!!

-What would you change in the game?
How would I change the game….HMMM, I would make it a rule for all people and business to perform a certain amount of research before getting in the game!!!

-If I gave you a milli what or whom would
you invest in?
If you gave me a milli I would invest in more real estate.

-What sets you apart from the game?
What sets me apart is my work ethic and life experiences.

-What are your thoughts on 360 deals?
I like 360 Deals and think they are very necessary….If somebody gets you in the GAME through there company or efforts you need to pay back with a percentage.

-What made you love hip hop?
I LOVE hip hop because I AM HIP HOP…I live HIP HOP every day!!!

-Who is your fav rapper/lyricist?
JAY-Z.

-Best person to ever play your position?
Donald Trump…

-Best rapper alive?
JAY-Z best rapper alive!!! Hands Down.

-Advice for my readers?
Advice to your readers is find out what there GOD giving talents are and make a career out of it!!!

-Your definition of success?
Definition of success is what that individual deems!!! For me its health because if your not healthy you cant do anything and nothing else matters.

-Any projects you’d like to promo?
Anyone who is looking for a real CONSULTANT, MARKETER, PROMOTER OR KEYNOTE SPEAKER!!! HOLLA!!! Also we will be doing our website thus fall and be renaming the company!!! Stay Tuned!!!

-Where can my readers find you on the web et al?
http://www.gogetit247.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/gogetit247365
Twitter:@GOGETIT247
18888672399
info@gogetit247.com

#thriveorsurvive.

Exclusive Interview #8. Spotlighting DJ XXXOTIC MAMI- CEO XTREME104FM- PIVOT RECORDS- HIP HOP TYMES

10 Sep

The eighth interview in a series highlighting up and coming entrepreneurs and leaders.
Today we interview DJ XXXOTIC MAMI- CEO XTREME104FM- PIVOT RECORDS- HIP HOP TYMES

And without further ado:

DJ XXXOTIC MAMI/CEO XTREME104FM- PIVOT RECORDS- HIP HOP TYMES

-Where you from?
I am from South Jamaica Queens originally.
 
-Age?
A woman never tells. (giggle) I will say this though my resume speaks for my experience and longevity in the game. I have worked with some of the best and learned a lot. Things that I share with my team and all those whom I have the fortune of doing business with today. I am forwarding thinking, and about my brand and business. I appreciate those who feel the same, and act on it.

-Tell my readers exactly what you do-
Businesses you own, ventures, products, etc.
I am CEO/ C.O.O of Xtreme 104FM which is a nationally rated Internet Radio brand. We are the reigning UMA award winners for our broadcasting of the A&R Report, which I am the host of along with Dizzy Brown and SuperAgentDre. I also am the CEO of Pivot Music Group. In a nutshell I am a radio personality as well an industry executive, and figurehead. I have been blessed to make a lot of great connections and build not only my brand, but the brand of both PIVOT and XTREME104FM. We welcome everyone to check out our bimonthly publication HIP HOP TIMES which highlights industry news, and unsigned artists. Also we have Straightfromthebooth.com which is a community of like-minded creative individuals who support Hip Hop as a whole, and each other. Our motto is we make unsigned artist mainstream. Through our marketing strategies, promotional initiatives, and widespread reach via Social Media as well as grass roots approaches as well. 
 
 
-How did you get the entrepreneurial bug?
I’ve always had the entrepreneurial bug, anyone that knows me knows that I think business at all times. I started out laying the groundwork like anyone else and paid my dues, but I always had my eyes on ownership; it just took time. Where me and my team are at now is a blessing, but by no means are we content, its always about the next level. Heightening our brand awareness, and capability.
 
 
-How did you get in the game/current foray?
I am a DJ hence the name DJ XXXOTIC MAMI. I started by carrying DJ crates for DJ Clue and Desert Storm when he started at Amazura in Queens NY, not laptops but milk carton crates of vinyl records. I have played/hosted/frequented every venue you can name in the tri-state area, and beyond. I was doing internet radio before actually heading a station. While working for others I always knew I had what it took, but I also know that the blueprint is best built on simmer, so I took my time, learned the business and when the lane opened up I took advantage of the opportunity that presented itself. I have surrounded myself with great people who work hard and we support each other, making sure that the #XTREMETEAM is and will remain a household name.
 

-What made you embrace your position?
My ambitions made me embrace it. It order to have anything in this world, you have to earn it. I work hard and I relish the rewards, but I always think bigger! The respect I get industry wise, and outside of makes it all worth it. Seeing the dreams of my team come true is rewarding as well.
 
 
-What keeps you in your position?
Hard work, Dedication, and most of all knowing my worth as well as the game. HIP HOP is evolutionary, meaning that it changes and to stay relevant you have to change with it. I keep my eyes and ears to the street and mainstream. I am not called the “Queen of the Underground” for no reason (laughs). We work hard on this side, and we appreciate being respected for it. There is not an aspect of my brand that I neglect, I am very hands on and that’s what keeps me where I am at.

-What are your secrets to success?
There aren’t no secrets, opportunity is a universal thing; its on the individual to make the most of it.  I always tell people if you work hard things will happen. The only place Success comes before Work is in the dictionary!!!
 
 
-What don’t you like in the game?
People who overestimate their value and do not understand that you have to earn your keep in this game. On top of that, most importantly, know the business.
 

-What do you like in the game?
EVERYTHING ELSE! I love Hip Hop. I have loved it since I was a child. The art, the business, the opportunities. Couldn’t knock it if I tried.

-What would you change in the game?
I would change some of the people, but I’m not gonna say no names. My publicist told me to behave.
 

-If I gave you a milli what or whom would
you invest in?
#XTREMETEAM. Most importantly our community services division headed by Kwame Davis. YOu can visit Pmggivesback to check out our community service initiatives. We are about more than the music, we are about the culture, the people. Our people!  I would invest more into outlets that provide opportunities and uplifting.
 
 
-What sets you apart from the game?
Nothing. I AM HIP HOP. I am apart of it, I love it, I live for it. On an individually level, I am cocky so I would tell that there is no one like me, but still and all we are ALL APART OF and CONTRIBUTORS TO HIP HOP as a whole.
 
 
-What are your thoughts on 360 deals?
This is where the executive in me comes in. I think that they have their place, but people must do their homework. Not all deals with be customized for one end or the other, its on the individual to make sure their paperwork is right for their situation.
 
 
-What made you love hip hop?
The lyrics, I loved the articulation and creativity of my favorite artists. They said some of the things that I was thinking; some of the things that people in my neighborhood were thinking, and the game gave them a chance to be heard by the masses. That’s powerful.
 

-Who is your fav rapper/lyricist?
Missy Elliott, T.I. and Eric B and Rakim.

 
-Best person to ever play your position?
You would have to say some of the greats like Russell, L.A. Reid, Kevin Liles, Chris Lighty (RIP), Shakie Steward (RIP), and Jay Z’s of the world to name a few. Executives who had an impact on the game of HIP HOP and its progression
 
  
-Best rapper alive?
A lot of you haven’t heard him/her yet. But don’t fret, they will be coming out of the Pivot Music Group camp really soon.

-Advice for my readers?
Check out the Xtreme Team, we are really working hard to give you quality music. We broadcast 7 days a week, we have a tremendous line up. You can check us out : http://www.xtreme104FM.com and on Tune-IN
 

-Your definition of success?
Respect from your peers, and Numbers, because they don’t lie. WE all know that. Anything that I speak of I can back it up with the numbers. That’s where society is at now, love it or hate it. Its about the numbers, your reach, and your standing.
 

-Any projects you’d like to promo?
Yeah DJ XXXotic Mami and Xtreme104FM as a house hold name!!!!!

#thriveorsurvive.

Exclusive Interview #2. Spotlighting Ceddy J of www.Duskspot.com

28 Jul

Exclusive Interview #2. Spotlighting Ceddy J of http://www.Duskspot.com
——————–
The second interview in a series highlighting up and coming entrepreneurs and leaders.
Today we interview Ceddy J.

And without further ado:

-Where you from?
Originally From Trenton, NJ and Now Living In Dallas, TX.

-Age?
I’m currently 25 years of age.

-How did you get in the game?
This all sparked from playing many instruments at a young age along with being on the newspaper staff back in high school. After a college professor recommended I take her voice and diction class, she encouraged me to become a radio personality.

-What made you embrace your position?
As far as event promoting, I went to an event for homecoming at my college, which was real fun until some random lames decided they wanted to have a huge brawl. This lead to not only the event ending early, but also lead to the venue never letting Black people have nothing there again. I told myself that night I was going to become a promoter and have events that weed out fighters. After I threw a “Project X” type of party I was involved with some of the premier events in the Dallas area. After a while, I took the experience I have as a promoter, radio personality, and musician to fuse myself into the DJ that I am today.

-What keeps you in your position?
I’m not afraid to take risks along with not allowing rejection to get in the way of I’m passionate about.

-What are your secrets to success?
I always study trends of the industry, understanding every position so that I can convey exactly what I want done the way I want it.

-What don’t you like in the game?
There are always a lot of sharks who say “it takes money to make money”, but half of them are the exact people always looking for handouts. PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!

-What do you like in the game?
The Underground Aspects Of The Industry set the tone for the majors. Like for instance, internet radio shows like mine focused on the upcoming leaders in the entertainment industry. This lead to major radio stations playing more local music and having weekly shows with local artists.

-What would you change in the game?
Stop letting budgets dictate talent. If an artist is GREAT, let’s find them some investments so that we have quality.

-If I gave you a milli what or whom would
you invest in?
With a milli, I’m investing in starting foundation to help small businesses get their feet off the ground through strong planning and executing.

-What sets you apart from the game?
I understand the basics of the game and then play by my rules and feed off of suggestions to keep myself well-rounded.

-What are your thoughts on 360 deals?
360 are worth it depending on how much a label is willing to invest into its artist, especially when it comes to marketing.

-What made you love hip hop?
My appreciation for multiple genres helped me love hip hop. Its a genre of music that has sparked a huge culture that is always evolving over time.

-Who is your fav rapper/lyricist?
Phonte because this dude is the full package that the industry has been blessed with. He always delivers when he says he has another great project coming out.

-Best person to ever play your position?
Ricky Smiley, because a personality he is not afraid to be himself show after show.

-Best rapper alive?
If we want to talk revenue and talent, hands down Jay-Z.

-Advice for my readers?
I have a coinphrase I say at the end of every show, which is “Where There’s A J, Or A U(You) There’s A Way!” I live by this everyday and encourage my listeners to always go after what they want the best way they can with as many ways possible.

-Your definition of success?
Success is being able to realize that you set the tone through how confident and knowledgeable you are in your position.

-Any projects you’d like to promo?
My social network for upcoming stars in music and modeling called DuskSpot.com which is dedicated to playing an direct role in its members’ careers. I also would like to promote my partner in crime, DJ P Bucc, because without his continued support and direct involvement with all of my projects I would almost give up.

#thriveorsurvive

LOVE YOU or HATE ME

17 Jun

Love you or hate me.
So I’m going to keep it brief and reiterate some previous concepts – sort of.
What are you looking for?
Are you trashing the boss at water cooler, but you keep doing the overtime?
You talk about being the king, but won’t fight for the kingdom?
Great! Nice! Been there. Done that.
Truth be told I’m barely free from my self-imposed slavery.
And without further ado:

-What are you looking for?
Do you really want to be your own boss or just like to say it because, hey its the American Dream? No problem if its not for you. Many people don’t know what they want and that’s fine. However, don’t lie to yourself. Honesty is not overrated. And when you lie to yourself you kill your dreams, your esteem, and your ability to conquer the world around you.
If you like being a worker or a ceo or manager at someone else’s company that’s just fine. There is a position for everyone in the world. Someone has to change tires. Someone has to cook. And there is honor in an honest days work. So tell yourself the truth everyday and make the best of everyday.

-Do you simply talk the talk or do you walk it too? This is a big one. A lot of weekend warriors and armchair investors will hate me now- you’re phonies. Sorry its true. Let me explain. A lot of people do what they can with what they have. And that’s fine. You’re making do congrats. I don’t applaud you. Its one thing to save money and make a project to bond with your son and teach him the family craft. Its another to pretend to be your own man to have some nifty stories to tell and puff up your chest with. Sorry its true. You pour over the wall street journal daily and every now and then you make a “savvy” investment. Cool. After the buy and sell commissions, the other miscellaneous fees, oh and those pesky taxes you MUST pay- you made zilch. Thanks jack but what you don’t see is that what you do with your ten hours pretending is nothing. And the reason is:
IT’S NOT YOUR PRIORITY.
Point. Blank. Period. Right now your priority is your JOB. You get up on time. Arrive on time. Call out seldom, and speak the corporate jargon. You tow the line. And you do it well. And there in lies your failure.
When you don’t live, breath, eat and sleep your dreams you have already lost.
When your job is #1 because it pays the bills you have become a slave.
You pay the bills.
You make it happen.
You are the one being your best. You simply are putting your effort in the wrong basket.

-How do we fix this?
Stop living for a paycheck and start working for YOUR DREAM. Get your mind wrapped around the fact that if you don’t build your dreams now you will build THEIRS FOREVER. What do you really want. Will you love you and hate me for telling you the TRUTH? Or will you commit to getting your life on track here and now. Let’s build the momentum that guarantees success. Tap into my knowledge.
Tap into THE Infinite.
Tap into your fears.
Use your fears to move you to the life you need. Your fears can sink you or build you up. Timing is everything and It, is time.

Hitler’s Success Formula
“Tomorrow will Come Daily.”

But

“Today will Come Today only.”

So Finish Your Today’s Work
Today & Be Free Tomorrow.

Thoughts? Concerns?
Questions? Think I’m wrong?
Let’s chat.
Need ideas?
Want to learn how to invite?
Let’s chat.
Want a mentor or maybe the guy who will bounce ideas back and forth with you?
Let’s chat.
Need a way to make money in your spare time?
I can help.
Changeinadvance@gmail.com
@changeinadvance
Or simply reply to this article.

#thriveorsurvive

Love you or hate me.

16 Jun

Love you or hate me.
So I’m going to keep it brief and reiterate some previous concepts – sort of.
What are you looking for?
Are you trashing the boss at water cooler, but you keep doing the overtime?
You talk about being the king, but won’t fight for the kingdom?
Great! Nice! Been there. Done that.
Truth be told I’m barely free from my self-imposed slavery.
And without further ado:

-What are you looking for?
Do you really want to be your own boss or just like to say it because, hey its the American Dream? No problem if its not for you. Many people don’t know what they want and that’s fine. However, don’t lie to yourself. Honesty is not overrated. And when you lie to yourself you kill your dreams, your esteem, and your ability to conquer the world around you.
If you like being a worker or a ceo or manager at someone else’s company that’s just fine. There is a position for everyone in the world. Someone has to change tires. Someone has to cook. And there is honor in an honest days work. So tell yourself the truth everyday and make the best of everyday.

-Do you simply talk the talk or do you walk it too? This is a big one. A lot of weekend warriors and armchair investors will hate me now- you’re phonies. Sorry its true. Let me explain. A lot of people do what they can with what they have. And that’s fine. You’re making do congrats. I don’t applaud you. Its one thing to save money and make a project to bond with your son and teach him the family craft. Its another to pretend to be your own man to have some nifty stories to tell and puff up your chest with. Sorry its true. You pour over the wall street journal daily and every now and then you make a “savvy” investment. Cool. After the buy and sell commissions, the other miscellaneous fees, oh and those pesky taxes you MUST pay- you made zilch. Thanks jack but what you don’t see is that what you do with your ten hours pretending is nothing. And the reason is:
IT’S NOT YOUR PRIORITY.
Point. Blank. Period. Right now your priority is your JOB. You get up on time. Arrive on time. Call out seldom, and speak the corporate jargon. You tow the line. And you do it well. And there in lies your failure.
When you don’t live, breath, eat and sleep your dreams you have already lost.
When your job is #1 because it pays the bills you have become a slave.
You pay the bills.
You make it happen.
You are the one being your best. You simply are putting your effort in the wrong basket.

-How do we fix this?
Stop living for a paycheck and start working for YOUR DREAM. Get your mind wrapped around the fact that if you don’t build your dreams now you will build THEIRS FOREVER. What do you really want. Will you love you and hate me for telling you the TRUTH? Or will you commit to getting your life on track here and now. Let’s build the momentum that guarantees success. Tap into my knowledge.
Tap into THE Infinite.
Tap into your fears.
Use your fears to move you to the life you need. Your fears can sink you or build you up. Timing is everything and It, is time.

Hitler’s Success Formula
“Tomorrow will Come Daily.”

But

“Today will Come Today only.”

So Finish Your Today’s Work
Today & Be Free Tomorrow.

Thoughts? Concerns?
Questions? Think I’m wrong?
Let’s chat.
Need ideas?
Want to learn how to invite?
Let’s chat.
Want a mentor or maybe the guy who will bounce ideas back and forth with you?
Let’s chat.
Need a way to make money in your spare time?
I can help.
Changeinadvance@gmail.com
@changeinadvance
Or simply reply to this article.

Do people see you as a Professional or an Amateur?

3 Jun

So you started a catering business and your excited. Maybe you started selling life insurance. Or maybe you’re taking your first crack at an MLM. No matter your story, you’re excited. You’re on fire to blaze a trail and not only make money but see the world and spend more time with your family. Success is a sure thing as long as you follow through. And you have set the steps in motion. Your auto-ship is set so you meet your reqs, and you have your warm market list ready as well as a strategy to force yourself to talk to 5 ppl a day you’ve never met.
Awesome. You’re on the right path. You even read my thoughts on consistency. So you’re even inspired!
But are you seen as PROFESSIONAL?
Do you ooze Professionalism?
When people meet you are they blown away by the air of professionalism you exude or do they see the neighborhood goof?
Do you reek of AMATEUR?
Are you the guy people seek out for advice or the one they see leaving happy hour everyday?
You see we all have friends, and we all want to be Capt. Cool. In business however that isn’t enough. Being amiable- smart. Being convivial-sure why not.
PROFESSIONAL- necessity.
You see people have no need of you or your service and or products if they see you as an amateur. Have you thought about it? Hope so. A goof is a good guy, but he rarely makes it to seven or even eight figure income in his own business. People will listen to a professional. Think of Warren Buffet. He’s an old man, great smile, perceived as gentle and amiable. Yet a meal with him is two million plus on ebay. You see when you are a Professional- people will pony up the dough instead of simply paying you lip service.
The local banker is always sharp. He helps his neighbors and is a community leader.
So let’s build off of that small example and list the traits, concepts, and simple solutions to make sure your opportunity, and more importantly you are seen as a quality/
professional.

-First: are you well groomed? A small step but vastly important. People take a look at you and make a judgment instantaneously. Your hair, teeth, nails, and clothing should be ‘dressed to kill’. Shave regularly, whiten your teeth if needed. And remember the iron is your friend.

-Second: do you spend all day playing play-station 3 and talking trash online? If you do odds are if you approached me to join your venture I’d say cool but no thanks. People will listen, and- and join, if you are who they see in themselves. And if they see a businessman they will join. My point: be careful what you broadcast about yourself. Be you, no question- but talk smart and always size up your prey and your competition.

-Third: are you a timely person? Being on time is 90% of everything. If you are always late, you aren’t serious. Sorry. FACT. I won’t do business with someone who’s always ‘tardy for the party’. And business is more important that the party. Now I’m doing a play on words based on a Bravo tv show, but you get the point. On time is five minute early. And when that is your mantra it will show and build your business as well. If you can’t be late for work, how much more important is it to be ON TIME in your OWN business???????

Fourth: are you the gossip hound and facebook fiend? Great fun but a bad reputation is your reward. People may like gossip but no one trusts the gossiper. And guess what? That means the gossiper never makes money! Close your mouth. Smile more and talk less if need be. And on social media- guard your words and thoughts. It isn’t just gossip. The girl spending all day bragging, or gaming on farmville- yeah, I don’t join her juice venture or recommend
My friends and family to her. Side note- don’t blast your business all day everyday on your fb and twitter etc. There are social media marketing strategies that work- and that’s not one. (Need one? Send me a message for free help or paid-for high power stuff.).

Fifth and final: professionals exude professionalism. When they meet strangers, it is known that they are the real thing. When they talk, EVERYONE listens. And what’s more, they don’t close 100% of the time. BUT, they plant a lot more seeds, and hook a lot more fish than capt cool does. You see the Fonz, his cool works based on his rep (more on that later). He put the work in. He did the deed. And look back at that show. He was always on time. Always there when he was needed. He was well groomed and had great teeth. The Fonz was the epitome of cool- But also a good example of what you should be.

This is your business and its results are predicated solely on your actions and demeanor.
A famous person once said “The harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
Think about that. Apply it, and make your dreams and goals your REALITY!

Questions?
Thoughts?
Concerns?
Looking for an opportunity?
A mentor?
Marketing help?

Let’s chat.
Changeinadvance@gmail.com
@changeinadvance
Or simply reply to this email.

“Men do less than they ought, unless they do all they can.”~ Thomas Carlyle

Do people see you as a Professional or an Amateur?

2 Jun

So you started a catering business and your excited. Maybe you started selling life insurance. Or maybe you’re taking your first crack at an MLM. No matter your story, you’re excited. You’re on fire to blaze a trail and not only make money but see the world and spend more time with your family. Success is a sure thing as long as you follow through. And you have set the steps in motion. Your auto-ship is set so you meet your reqs, and you have your warm market list ready as well as a strategy to force yourself to talk to 5 ppl a day you’ve never met.
Awesome. You’re on the right path. You even read my thoughts on consistency. So you’re even inspired!
But are you seen as PROFESSIONAL?
Do you ooze Professionalism?
When people meet you are they blown away by the air of professionalism you exude or do they see the neighborhood goof?
Do you reek of AMATEUR?
Are you the guy people seek out for advice or the one they see leaving happy hour everyday?
You see we all have friends, and we all want to be Capt. Cool. In business however that isn’t enough. Being amiable- smart. Being convivial-sure why not.
PROFESSIONAL- necessity.
You see people have no need of you or your service and or products if they see you as an amateur. Have you thought about it? Hope so. A goof is a good guy, but he rarely makes it to seven or even eight figure income in his own business. People will listen to a professional. Think of Warren Buffet. He’s an old man, great smile, perceived as gentle and amiable. Yet a meal with him is two million plus on ebay. You see when you are a Professional- people will pony up the dough instead of simply playing you lip service.
The local banker is always sharp. He helps his neighbors and is a community leader.
So let’s build off of that small example and list the traits, concepts, and simple solutions to make sure your opportunity, and more importantly you are seen as a quality/
professional.

-First: are you well groomed? A small step but vastly important. People take a look at you and make a judgment instantaneously. Your hair, teeth, nails, and clothing should be ‘dressed to kill’. Shave regularly, whiten your teeth if needed. And remember the iron is your friend.

-Second: do you spend all day playing play-station 3 and talking trash online? If you do odds are if you approached me to join your venture I’d say cool but no thanks. People will listen, and- and join, if you are who they see in themselves. And if they see a businessman they will join. My point: be careful what you broadcast about yourself. Be you, no question- but talk smart and always size up your prey and your competition.

-Third: are you a timely person? Being on time is 90% of everything. If you are always late, you aren’t serious. Sorry. FACT. I won’t do business with someone who’s always ‘tardy for the party’. And business is more important that the party. Now I’m doing a play on words based on a Bravo tv show, but you get the point. On time is five minute early. And when that is your mantra it will show and build your business as well. If you can’t be late for work, how much more important is it to be ON TIME in your OWN business???????

Fourth: are you the gossip hound and facebook fiend? Great fun but a bad reputation is your reward. People may like gossip but no one trusts the gossiper. And guess what? That means the gossiper never makes money! Close your mouth. Smile more and talk less if need be. And on social media- guard your words and thoughts. It isn’t just gossip. The girl spending all day bragging, or gaming on farmville- yeah, I don’t join her juice venture or recommend
My friends and family to her. Side note- don’t blast your business all day everyday on your fb and twitter etc. There are social media marketing strategies that work- and that’s not one. (Need one? Send me a message for free help or paid for high power stuff.).

Fifth and final: professionals exude professionalism. When they meet strangers, it is known that they are the real thing. When they talk, EVERYONE listens. And what’s more, they don’t close 100% of the time. BUT, they plant a lot more seeds, and hook a lot more fish than capt cool does. You see the Fonz, his cool works based on his rep (more on that later). He put the work in. He did the deed. And look back at that show. He was always on time. Always there when he was needed. He was well groomed and had great teeth. The Fonz was the epitome of cool- But also a good example of what you should be.

This is your business and its results are predicated solely on your actions and demeanor.
A famous person once said “The harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
Think about that. Apply it, and make your dreams and goals your REALITY!

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Be Bobby Fischer or Be Gone!

31 May

Be Bobby Fischer or Be Gone!

Ok, Bobby Fischer went a little nutty by most standards but let’s be honest- he was brilliant.
Bobby set a standard. Bobby broke records, bobby was in hip hop terminology- a Boss.
Now I say all this to augment a fact and word of caution: IGNORE YOUR FRIENDS.
Bobby Fischer had a singular focus. A goal. A cause. And he worked at it day and night.
Bobby trained like an Olympian- solely to gain stamina. He knew that value of consistent training and its methodologies. His mind and body could simply endure longer. Which on any battlefield and in any business is a win win.
Bobby focused on how to win. Bobby beat the world champ from russia with his mind. He bickered, bantered, was tardy and for the most part an insolent jerk. And it worked. Bobby’ strategy went so far as to even forfeit a game due to tardiness. All to an end, a purpose. He threw his opponent off in every way he could imagine. It wasn’t simply a game to be played on the board but in the battle we call living. He focused on strategies to break strategies.

Now this long preamble serves a purpose. I use it to illustrate not how Bobby Fischer was an enigma, or a ‘Boss’, or simply a world class champion. I use it to point out singularity of focus. You see, Bobby didn’t have time to listen to friends and family. Critics, naysayers, heathens, and fans were all irrelevant. Bobby knew that you can’t listen to the people who don’t step in the ring with you. Whether the odds are for or against you- Preparation, Intuition, and Consistency are the keys to victory.
These three things, not his three best friends or his mum and dad are what made him a champion. If Bobby listened to his friends many of his far out strategies would have been cast aside. Never underestimate the power of others to ruin your momentum. If allowed people will crush you out of love, and though inadvertent- a loss is a loss.

In the small business world the same holds true. Many times our friends or family will say that a new venture is foolish. Perhaps the wife says its too expensive. Perhaps the husband insists its something akin to his time in _________(fill in the blank with an mlm of your choice). Heck the attrition rate in these ventures is 60-90%!!!!! And your best friend will tell you that to dissuade you.
I say being in that last 10% makes you a diamond amongst the coals.

Suffice it to say- KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE. Let no one pull you from your course. What the mind is set to it will achieve. The only question is will u let friends stop you or will you reach Mt. Olympus and seize the glory???

Be Bobby Fischer or Be Gone!

31 May

Ok, Bobby Fischer went a little nutty by most standards but let’s be honest- he was brilliant.
Bobby set a standard. Bobby broke records, bobby was in hip hop terminology- a Boss.
Now I say all this to augment a fact and word of caution: IGNORE YOUR FRIENDS.
Bobby Fischer had a singular focus. A goal. A cause. And he worked at it day and night.
Bobby trained like an Olympian- solely to gain stamina. He knew that value of consistent training and its methodologies. His mind and body could simply endure longer. Which on any battlefield and in any business is a win win.
Bobby focused on how to win. Bobby beat the world champ from russia with his mind. He bickered, bantered, was tardy and for the most part an insolent jerk. And it worked. Bobby’ strategy went so far as to even forfeit a game due to tardiness. All to an end, a purpose. He threw his opponent off in every way he could imagine. It wasn’t simply a game to be played on the board but in the battle we call living. He focused on strategies to break strategies.

Now this long preamble serves a purpose. I use it to illustrate not how Bobby Fischer was an enigma, or a ‘Boss’, or simply a world class champion. I use it to point out singularity of focus. You see, Bobby didn’t have time to listen to friends and family. Critics, naysayers, heathens, and fans were all irrelevant. Bobby knew that you can’t listen to the people who don’t step in the ring with you. Whether the odds are for or against you- Preparation, Intuition, and Consistency are the keys to victory.
These three things, not his three best friends or his mum and dad are what made him a champion. If Bobby listened to his friends many of his far out strategies would have been cast aside. Never underestimate the power of others to ruin your momentum. If allowed people will crush you out of love, and though inadvertent- a loss is a loss.

In the small business world the same holds true. Many times our friends or family will say that a new venture is foolish. Perhaps the wife says its too expensive. Perhaps the husband insists its something akin to his time in _________(fill in the blank with an mlm of your choice). Heck the attrition rate in these ventures is 60-90%!!!!! And your best friend will tell you that to dissuade you.
I say being in that last 10% makes you a diamond amongst the coals.

Suffice it to say- KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE. Let no one pull you from your course. What the mind is set to it will achieve. The only question is will u let friends stop you or will you reach Mt. Olympus and seize the glory???

TRUTH

22 May

If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.–Dale Carnegie

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