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September 16, 2008
www.teleseminarsecretsprofile.com
By now you know that Teleseminars are the fastest, easiest, most economical way to increase your sales and profits without spending a single penny more on marketing or advertising costs. Best of all, you can conduct them from the comfort of your home, your offi...
September 14, 2008
www.getnextlevelseminars.com
Did you know one of the most powerful forms of learning to grow your business is to attend seminars? That's right. Seminars include both visual and audio forms of learning so you can easily immerse yourself in what you are learning.
As a business owner for the las...
September 14, 2008
www.pitbullmortgageschool.com
America's hard money expert explains the value of a private placement memorandum.
A private placement memorandum or commonly referred to a a PPM is a private offering to investors allowing a business to raise an unlimited amount of capital. Many hard money lender...
August 16, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
It´s too easy to be ordinary. Or perhaps I should say it´s easier to be ordinary. Why would you want to be or do average when you can always be so much more?
When I was in school I always got A´s or B´s. Was it easy? No. I could have been average and gotten C´s but ...
August 05, 2008
PR Hotline, a service for busy executives who don't have time for a lengthy request-for-proposal process to find a qualified PR firm, was recently announced.
PR Hotline works with hundreds of agencies across the country and guarantees a referral from one of its screened vendors within 3 days. PR ...
August 05, 2008
In an effort to reduce the current year-end sales sorrow and improve sales holiday cheer next year, here are 5 simple tips to effective sales planning that can be applied to any sales environment:
Tip #1 – Construct Realistic Stretch Goals
Stretch goals are those goals just outside the fringe ...
August 04, 2008
According to the U.S. Census we know that African Americans showed the biggest growth in entrepreneurship in 2004. There are an estimated 880,000 Black owned businesses in this country.
It should come as no surprise than that the purchasing power of African Americans is $600 billion per year.
...
June 12, 2008
www.bellandgroup.com
www.dabellaproperties.com
www.FastOffer4Properties.com
Properties4SaleNationwide.com
www.FastOffer4Apartments.com
www.EarnHigherROI.com
1. Who Are You?
I am Belle Andrade, Broker and Principal of Belland Realty Group, Inc.
2. What Is Your Occupation?
...
June 10, 2008
Motivational Speaker
Transforming Dreams into Reality
When she speaks, Janine Shepherd takes us on an amazing journey. A journey on a road with so many twists and turns, so many deep valleys and steep hills that it mirrors the road we travel in own lives every single day. This is a story that ...
May 31, 2008
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
Everyone wants to be healthy as long as it doesn't take too much work. Unfortunately it isn't that easy but is doable and once you're into a routine, it becomes a habit, then a lifestyle, then easy.
Here are some tips just for you:
Spend 30 minutes a day in structure...
June 01, 2008
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
You want the quick down and dirty tips to being a Spunky Old Broad? Well, here they are!
Understand Yourself: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Where do you need help? Who should be on your team? What will never appeal to you? You can add your own ques...
June 01, 2008
Go with the flow. That's a nice concept, isn't it? If going with the flow is so much better and easier than forcing things to happen then, why is it that we spend so much time forcing the square peg into the round hole?
It has always been my experience that things work out so much better, almost ...
June 01, 2008
It's your job to go out and educate other Spunky Old Broads so we can make this world a happier and better place. It's up to you and the people you meet to spread this message.
First you need to have achieved the goals you set out for yourself at the beginning of your journey. At least have them ...
May 31, 2008
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
How exciting! You're midway through your life, you've put some money away, you've successfully raised your family and you're left your own mark on the world.
What? You haven't? None of these things describe you? You need extra money? You aren't close to anyone? Time h...
May 22, 2008
Money to Fund Autism Causes & Awareness - Order your companies toner cartridges. – Joel Pearlman
www.tonerforautism.com
Where buying ink and toner makes a difference
There are few products more indispensable to the day-to-day functionality of offices and workplaces around the country than ...
May 21, 2008
It was late last Thursday evening when I got an urgent email from movie producer Uwe Boll. The subject line said something like Postal Movie Cancelled by U.S. Theatres. Anyway, the email contained a press release that explained that U.S. theatrical distributors appear to be boycotting the contro...
May 14, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
If you want to do anything well you must be consistent in your efforts. If you want to do anything great you must be consistently great in your efforts and always looking to be and do better than the day before.
My most successful coaching clients are the ones who consiste...
May 14, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
How often do you say, I didn't have a choice or I don't have a choice? If you start to pay attention to the words you say I would bet it's more often than you think. What would you say if I told you that no matter what, you ALWAYS have a choice?
I think it is incredibly em...
May 14, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
Who hasn't heard of the Law of Attraction right? Most everyone in this day and age has because of the movie The Secret. The Law of Attraction has been around for centuries. I personally have known about and been practicing the Law of Attraction for over ten years.
There ar...
May 14, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
How often do we put off until tomorrow what can be done today? You know you should clean out the closet, or study for the test or prepare your will or trust. However, you find a gamut of other things to do instead. There are many reasons that we as human beings procrastinate. H...
May 14, 2008
www.sharspeaks.com
You've probably heard of the book The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz. It's a great read and I highly recommend it. One of the agreements, and the most difficult in my humble opinion, is Don't Take Anything Personally. Easier said than done, yes, but possible nonetheless.
...
April 30, 2008
www.urbanawarenessusa.org
Urban America's Voice of Conscience for Family Values
Marian Wright Edelman of The Children's Defense Fund, shares these heart breaking statistics:
Every five seconds during the school day, a black public school student is suspended
Every forty six secon...
April 27, 2008
www.superiortelemarketing.com
A poor quality appointment is costly and counter productive. It can result in your highly paid sales person wasting valuable time only to find that he is not expected, is meeting with the wrong person or is not speaking to the decision maker.
At Superior Telemar...
April 13, 2008
www.salesissimple.com
OK...you have an opportunity to attain the vehicle of your dreams -the exterior is your favorite color, it's equipped with all of the accessories you want, it has the new car smell - it flat out looks good and your gut tells you it feels right! You make the deal - pay the ...
April 12, 2008
www.jaylillie.com
A good friend gave me the following report over the weekend:
I was on a flight from London to New York last week when I overheard a rather loud comment down the isle from behind me. The voice sounded familiar. Not to be too obvious I waited ten micro-seconds before turnin...
April 12, 2008
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
Midlife crisis! Did you ever think you'd have one? What is midlife anyway? It happens to different people at various times. Some reach it at 40. Others don't get a hit until their 70's.
Most women don't have a chance to even think about it until they hit their 50's. I...
April 12, 2008
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
There is a bunch of us out there and we are called Spunky Old Broads. Now for those of you who take exception to old you probably aren't one of us.
In this context, being an S.O.B. is one of the greatest things that could happen to you. We are fun, enthusiastic, inter...
April 12, 2008
superiortelemarketing.com
A poor quality appointment is costly and counter productive. It can result in your highly paid sales person wasting valuable time only to find that he is not expected, is meeting with the wrong person or is not speaking to the decision maker.
At Superior Telemarketing...
April 02, 2008
www.gaylecarson.com
www.spunkyoldbroad.com
There is NO magic formula for staying healthy. But there is a magic formula to health and energy. And the first part of that formula is the burning desire to be fit! You can´t kid yourself into eating right or getting your body moving. It is a total com...
April 02, 2008
www.gaylecarson.com
www.spunkyoldbroad.com
The Golden Years! Where are they? Remember when you thought that once you neared retirement, everything would be just keen and peachy? Now each day seems to bring another ache or pain, and you begin to feel your bones creak when you get up and stiff...
March 31, 2008
America's leading hard money expert, Leonard Rosen of Pitbull Mortgage School talks about recent changes in the mortgage market and new loan products being made available to the borrower.
Only a few short years ago, homeowners and borrowers were able to obtain a mortgage by using stated income...
March 31, 2008
By Drew Louis
www.DelToroLoanServicing.com
Premier Services for Private Lending Professionals is what is promised at Del Toro Loan Servicing, and by all accounts, that is what they deliver. Former securities broker and option trader Drew Louis took a small equity line on his home in 2000 and...
March 31, 2008
Could You Have Unclaimed Property?
It sounds too good to be true, but the fact is that there are billions of dollars in unclaimed property across the country just waiting for the rightful owners to come forward and claim it. Most people think they have a pretty good handle on their assets, b...
March 17, 2008
What Makes You Tick by Sharmen Lane
www.sharspeaks.com
Can you imagine doing something you love every single day? What a way to live! Right? How many get to do that? I know I do. Everyday I wake up and think I am so blessed to get to do what I love all day. That is a gift that not everyone c...
March 11, 2008
www.marshapetriesue.com
It's not about the money. Employees want recognition or they can become difficult people with toxic behavior. How do you reward someone who is part of an outstanding team, especially if they are on a long-term project? How about daily recognition for employees that do a go...
March 12, 2008
When those of us who have worked with children in the public schools of this country think in terms of the state of Black America regarding the education system, we cannot help but focus our attentions on what it is that our boys and girls are being exposed to in their home life. We cannot help but ...
March 03, 2008
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
From time to time, each one of us is confronted by conflicting emotions of enjoying life to the fullest and of contributing time and money in service to others. Must we experience an emotional tug-of-war between healthy pursuit of self-interest and selfless dedi...
February 11, 2008
Just Say No
By Catherine Jewell
The Career Passion Coach™
careerpassiontest.com
Recently, I was in a coaching session and got stopped dead in my tracks when MY coach said, "Why don´t you just say ´No´?" I stuttered a bit, offered a few explanations, and then realized...
February 11, 2008
Obama´s Education Opinion is the Right Stuff
By: Dr. Stephen Jones
www.sevensecrets-books.com
Barack Obama used a recent speech in Virginia as an opportunity to state that testing alone is not the solution for improving K12 student performance. The countries financial investments should supp...
February 11, 2008
Path of Least Resistance?
By Catherine Jewell
The Career Passion Coach™
www.careerpassiontest.com
I´m recently married and finishing up a massive remodeling project in my new home. The laundry room came together after three shopping trips. We chose ready-made cabinets and a composite...
February 08, 2008
Les Brown´s Speaker Development Program
Get ready for a power-packed, life-changing, career boosting experience.
Get ready to put your passion to work.
Get ready for Les Brown´s Speaker Development Program.
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In tough economic times, you need a way to get the most out of your ...
February 05, 2008
acesuccess.com
Congratulations on your decision to lose weight. That is the last time you will see the word "lose" in this article. What happens when you lose something? You usually go looking for it. Perhaps in the refrigerator. We´ll use release here instead. It´s both deliberate and permanen...
February 05, 2008
Company Revival—Employee Empowerment without Disruption and Alienation
By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
In business enterprises large and small, those at the top continually tread a fine line between empowerment and control. While actively promoting employee initi...
February 04, 2008
Manage Change and Learn from Groundhog Day: focus on your professional development and positive attitude
By Marsha Petrie Sue
www.marshapetriesue.com
Punxsutawney Phil is the world's smallest and furriest weather forecaster and February 2 is his day. Who forecasts your weather and life? Who...
January 28, 2008
By: Roy Richards
middleagerenewaltraining.com
Do you sometimes fantasize about winning a multi-million dollar Lottery jackpot then kicking back for a life of ease? Roy Richards, noted author, motivational speaker and consultant on mid-life renewal argues that you are fortunate not to have won...
January 22, 2008
Reinventing your Company in 2008—Establish a Culture of Perpetual Innovation
By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
As we launch a new year one truth is certain: an optimal solution for 2007 is not likely to meet the challenges of 2008 and 2009. Business owners and execut...
January 22, 2008
www.salesissimple.com
Shhh…can you hear that? That growing noise you hear is either our once strong economy coming to a screeching halt or the sounds of economic experts offering up their opinions. As a former Macroeconomics professor, I know if you ask 5 economists their thoughts on the directio...
August 27, 2007
Have you ever thought about how people are created equal? Did you know that there is one way and one way only that we are all exactly the same? That way is time. It doesn´t matter how much money you have, or what school you went to, or where you were raised… you only get 24 hours in a day. ...
September 04, 2007
Melvin Burrell explains, How to Avoid Foreclosure or Trustee Sale with a Short Sale
What Is Short Sale?
A short sale occurs when a lender accepts a reduced or lowered loan pay-off to accommodate the sale of a property. There are many other terms used to describe a short sale. The most common t...
January 09, 2008
The Cho Factor, Installment I
By Robert Ringer
www.robertringer.com/chofactor.htm
On April 23 and April 25 of this year, I ran a two-part article titled “Virginia Tech and Long-Term Solutions.” The articles were about the murder of thirty-two students and faculty members by Virginia Tech stu...
January 09, 2008
The Cho Factor, Installment II: A Soul Without Purpose
By Robert Ringer
www.robertringer.com/chofactor.htm
Back in April, I said that from what I had seen and heard, it was clear to me that the media had no clue as to the underlying cause or causes of the Virginia Tech massacre. I also promi...
January 08, 2008
by Terry Brussel-Gibbons Ph.D.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (in practice since 1969)
...
A New Year’s Challenge for Those Over 40--Look Backward and Forward at the Same Time by Roy Richards
January 08, 2008
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
Are you over forty and less than fully satisfied with present circumstances? If so, I recommend launching 2008 with an exercise radically different from the usual ritual of making New Year’s Resolutions. Instead of focusing 100% upon the year ahead, I suggest yo...
January 08, 2008
By Dr. Jack Singer
Consulting Psychologist and Professional Speaker & Trainer
www.askdrjack.com
www.funspeaker.com
howtousesportspsychology.com
1-800-497-9880
“Burnout” has been defined as “a state of mental or physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.”
Job burnout i...
January 08, 2008
By Dr. Jack Singer
Consulting Psychologist and Professional Speaker & Trainer
www.askdrjack.com
www.funspeaker.com
howtousesportspsychology.com
1-800-497-9880
More than twenty years ago, stress was the cover story in Time magazine. Stress was referred to as “The Epidemic of the Eighties”...
January 05, 2008
I'm responding to a letter on the Internet about spamming. A few years ago I bought an opt in list of writers. I own a PR firm and I help authors and speakers use publicity on national TV, national radio, magazines, and the internet.
It turns out that the list wasn't opt in and a few of the rec...
December 22, 2007
Market Domination, America's Number One Business Growth Guru Jay Abraham
www.abraham.com
Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy.
They approach dealing with prospects and c...
December 20, 2007
THE WOMEN’S COACH TO COACH ALL WOMEN BY DR. GAYLE CARSON
www.gaylecarson.com
www.spunkyoldbroad.com
www.spunkyoldbroads.com
After spending most of my life coaching, consulting, training and speaking to corporations and associations, I am now working primarily with women over 50 who are l...
December 18, 2007
by Rod McKinnis
www.www.salesissimple.com
‘Tis the season to find many sales executives scratching their temples trying to figure out why desired sales results were not achieved. Often, the grinch that steals annual sales bonuses, is – a poor sales plan.
As a former executive of a Fortune...
December 18, 2007
By Rod McKinnis
www.saleissimple.com
As an employer, hiring the right salesperson for your business is no easy task. Have you ever hired someone based on “gut feel” after some great interviews, only to realize a mistake was made? “Gut feel” hires often result in costly mistakes and frustrati...
December 18, 2007
Inspiring Employees in a Small Business—Bringing Out Their Best
By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), firms employing 500 or less account for 75% of net new jobs each year. Small firms are a major force driving tod...
December 10, 2007
www.acesuccess.com
The purpose of this article is to enable you to get things done, easily, effectively and on time. In business you will learn to set firm priorities to be completed daily, weekly or monthly. As a student, this will enable you to get your studying done in a timely, comfortable an...
December 10, 2007
How to Achieve Success Through Self Hypnosis and Coaching
by Terry Brussel-Gibbons Ph.D.
acesuccess.com
Self-hypnosis has proven to be an effective tool for resolving problems such as overeating, smoking, low self confidence, learning difficulties and poverty consciousness. For the last thi...
December 10, 2007
HYPNOTIC FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH by Terry Brussel-Gibbons
(in practice since 1969)
www.acesuccess.com
Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your website, or in your print publication, provided you include the resource box at the end.
Self-hypnosis is an excel...
December 10, 2007
Lose Weight for good! by Terry Brussel-Gibbons Ph.D.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
(in practice since 1969)
www.acesuccess.com
AVOID YO-YO WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN
Congratulations on your decision to lose weight. That is the last time you will see the word “lose” in this article. What hap...
December 10, 2007
BUILD A SUCCESSFUL HYPNOTHERAPY PRACTICE & MAKE A SIX FIGURE INCOME DOING THE WORK YOU LOVE
by Terry Brussel-Gibbons Ph.D.
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
(in practice since 1969)
www.acesuccess.com
PROVIDE MORE VALUE TO YOUR CLIENTS BY SELLING HYPNOSIS SESSION IN BLOCKS
During ...
December 07, 2007
www.gaylecarson.com
How would you rate your life on a scale of 1 to 5? If you said a 5, just keep reading and enjoying. If you’re down around the 1’s, try some of the suggestions I provide.
When I was doing my focus groups, one of the three main issues women were concerned about was financial ...
December 07, 2007
www.gaylecarson.com
How exciting! You’re midway through your life, you’ve put some money away, you’ve successfully raised your family and you’re left your own mark on the world.
What?? You haven’t?? None of these things describe you? You need extra money? You aren’t close to anyone? Time ha...
December 07, 2007
www.marshapetriesue.com
New Years Resolutions typically include some form of focus on increasing success, financial improvement, better job or to get healthy. Good intentions –right? Why do the majority of people miss their mark?
Stop the insanity and take control of your new years resolutio...
December 07, 2007
By Melvin Burrell
www.capitalloanspecialists.com
For some it may be hard to imagine, but there are first hand benefits for paying taxes. What are they you ask? The government uses our tax dollars to fund various home ownership incentive programs, at all levels of governments. Federal, state, c...
December 07, 2007
www.capitalloanspecialists.com
Because of the declining real estate market, it is easy to lose site of the many benefits of homeownership. One key benefit is the tax breaks noted in this article.
The Federal government has a long tradition of promoting homeownership. That is why over 60% of al...
December 07, 2007
Renewal at Mid-life—Will I Be Born Again?
Should We Anticipate a Sudden Surge of Enlightenment to Change Our Lives Forever? By Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
In an ideal Hollywood-like scenario, those of us seeking renewal at mid-life would experience a dramatic, once-in-a-lif...
December 04, 2007
The Way to Happiness by Michael B.
The fastest way to happiness is to realize that one day this world as we know it will end. So, if you are sick, struggling financially, or suffering this won't last as long as eternity.
You were born with a spirit that was created to live forever.
Where y...
December 03, 2007
www.abraham.com/abrahamgroup.com
You may have missed the most important exposure to fast-track, wealth-building I've ever shared. Sadly, I don't even charge people on my list to hear it. Yet 3000 of my subscribers have already had their futures transformed and their prosperity
path raised monu...
November 28, 2007
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
Are you attempting to inject new life into your lagging business? Are your employees running on empty? Short of firing your entire workforce, the only viable leadership option is to convince those presently on board that a revitalized enterprise will be positive...
November 28, 2007
By Dr. Jack Singer
Consulting Psychologist and Professional Speaker & Trainer
www.askdrjack.com
www.funspeaker.com
www.howtousesportsspsychology.com
1-800-497-9880
Recent research shows that 40% of the American employees admit that their jobs are very stressful. Job-related stress ...
November 21, 2007
Recently, Nightingale-Conant issued a press release announcing a new partnership with PeopleJam, a video and social networking site designed for individuals in pursuit of a great life, which will be distributing a series of short form video and audio segments on the Internet featuring
principal Nig...
November 13, 2007
The oldest business and professional club in the country happens to be the most advanced, according to Steve Nye, proprietor of the ...
November 13, 2007
Entrepreneurs have become the new rock stars. Multi millionaires and billionaires have become the idol of many Americans who want more out of life. Small business owners are the life and blood of our economy. Yet, there are many small businesses who punch the clock everyday who are facing real chall...
November 06, 2007
What Affect Do Inquiries Have on Your Credit Score? By Melvin Burrell
www.capitalloanspecialist.com and www.capitalexecutiverealty.com
A credit inquiry occurs when a business requests a copy of your credit report. This action results in an item on your report that shows a business has previo...
November 06, 2007
Five Facts & Fallacies on Credit Scores to Help Improve Credit by Melvin Burrell
www.capitalloanspecialist.com and www.capitalexecutiverealty.com
Fallacy: Your credit score determines whether you get credit.
Fact: Yes, your credit score is a major and important factor; but it is not the onl...
November 01, 2007
The Way to Happiness by Michael B.
The fastest way to happiness is to realize that one day this world as we know it will end. So, if you are sick, struggling financially, or suffering this won't last as long as eternity.
You were born with a spirit that was created to live forever.
Where...
October 31, 2007
Blackberry Business is Causing a Social and Physical Attention Deficit Crisis, World-wide!
By Alice Aspen March
www.theattentionfactor.com
Wherever blackberries are sold, people are buying them, using them constantly and becoming more disconnected from being in the present.
“I just can...
October 31, 2007
Attention! Childhood Holidays Live With Us Forever! by Alice Aspen March
www.theattentionfactor.com
The Holiday season is fast approaching again and seems to bring abundant left-over feelings with stories of family celebration disasters. Emotions get triggered; stories get relived and retold...
Midwest Airlines Genuine Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough to Be Available at Select Sendik's Food Markets
October 30, 2007
When Midwest Airlines introduced fresh, baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies in 1986, the mouth-watering snack became an immediate hit. Since that time, Midwest has served tens of millions of baked-onboard chocolate chip cookies to delighted passengers. And starting tomorrow, cookie enthusiasts can ...
October 30, 2007
Company Offers Video Production to Resort and Lodge Partners.
ResortsandLodges.com is a leading niche portal Web site providing advertising for the hospitality and travel industry, announces a major initiative to integrate custom-produced video into its Web site. The
company recently launched ...
October 30, 2007
Master Marketer Jay Abraham Presents Master of Passive Income
http://store.abraham.com/c/a/reg/mopi.html?from_location=mpirsmith
Everyone I ever talk to -- business owners, employees, retirees or students alike --- all tell me if they could have one financial wish among all the rest...it would...
October 29, 2007
Ten Commandments for Reviving a Lagging Business at Mid-Stream By Roy Richards
Light a fire under on-board participants young and old.
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
Companies large or small--including yours and mine--are populated by two distinct groups: those who care deeply about col...
October 29, 2007
A Mid-Life Relationship Challenge—For Husbands Only By Roy Richards
Restoring a Full Loving Partnership within Your Long-Standing Marriage
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
This article is for married men seeking to revitalize life at mid-stream. Undoubtedly, the most important and sensi...
October 29, 2007
A Mid-Life Relationship Challenge—For Wives Only by Roy Richards
Please be Patient with your Husband—He has a Lot to Learn!
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
This article was written for frustrated wives in long-established marriages seeking to restore positive emotions and scale fresh m...
October 29, 2007
A Key to Company Revival—All Employee Tracks Matter By Roy Richards
Motivating Employees with Limited Career Aspirations
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
In a business of any size, sustainable revitalization will occur only if managers and employees from top to bottom buy into a common...
October 25, 2007
THE PANAMA CANAL & HAVANA PASSAGE by Jay Lillie
www.jaylillie.com
Teddy Roosevelt had the Panama Canal built, and took back a long lease that ran out during Jimmy Carter’s time in the White House. Carter gave the Canal Zone back to Panama to own and operate. Then Panama made a deal with China ...
October 25, 2007
Life Balance Mastery Coaching: When Technology Supports (and Doesn’t Support) Life Balance
By Ric Giardina, Leading Life Balance Expert, Consultant, and Coach
www.spiritemployed.com
The newsletter published by a business colleague of mine had the following quote in it from H. Jackson...
October 25, 2007
Life Balance Mastery Coaching: Life Balance Consulting as a Tool for Teamwork Development
By Ric Giardina, Leading Life Balance Expert, Consultant, and Coach
www.spiritemployed.com
I coach the senior management team of a city agency in one of America’s ten largest cities. The agency ...
October 25, 2007
Achieving Life Balance
Asking the Wrong Question Will Never Get You the Right Answer
By Ric Giardina, Leading Life Balance Expert, Consultant, and Coach
www.spiritemployed.com
What do you envision when you hear “life balance” or “work-life balance?” Do you see the perfectly coifed...
October 25, 2007
Life Balance Mastery Coaching: What is the Role of Life Balance in Living the Life You Want?
What Is the Cost of Inattention?
By Ric Giardina, Leading Life Balance Expert, Consultant, and Coach
www.spiritemployed.com
The answer to both questions in one word? Everything!
Seriously! ...
October 25, 2007
THIRD PARTY POLITICS by Jay Lillie
www.jaylillie.com
I can think of two Presidents of the United States over the last 60 years who were not the selection of their own political party to run for that job, one Democrat, Harry Truman and one Republican, Gerald Ford.
They both got there by a...
October 23, 2007
25 Ways to Get Passive Income From Scratch
www.store.abraham.com/c/a/reg/mopi.html?from_location=mpirsmith
Everyone I ever talk to -- business owners, employees, retirees or students alike --- all tell me if they could have one financial wish among all the rest...it would be to create multipl...
October 23, 2007
Never Work Again; Generate Income For Life by Jay Abraham
www.store.abraham.com/c/a/reg/mopi.html?from_location=mpirsmith
I've got to get this off my chest -- before I explode!
Let the world’s top master of passive income generation teach YOU how to create mounds of passive income streams ...
October 16, 2007
Why Are “Have It All” Celebrities Behaving in Such Self-Destructive Attention-Getting Ways by Alice Aspen March
www.theattentionfactor.com
Brittany Spears “attention deficit” is actually a benefit for us to see, though it is so very difficult for her and her two sons. Why? Because her recent b...
October 15, 2007
5 Simple Steps to Setting and Reaching Your Goals by Success Expert Sharmen Lane
www.sharspeaks.com
You are probably thinking “Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard about the importance of setting goals before”… Well many of us have heard about it and few of us do it. Those who do set goals generally do i...
October 15, 2007
Google This Earth by Jay Lillie
www.jaylillie.com
Television News was busy yesterday breaking the story of Russia invading Greenland and Canada to drill for oil under the North Pole ice cap. What the presentations on CNN lacked in geography they made up by polarizing the issues.
Take a look...
October 15, 2007
How To Get More Done By Lessin’ Your Stressin’ by Success Expert Sharmen Lane
www.sharspeaks.com
Stress. I'm certain every person on the planet has dealt with some sort of stress at some point in their life. Stress can lead to many things. Heart attack, sleeplessness, weight loss, weight ...
October 06, 2007
www.sharspeaks.com
Successful people understand the difference between can’t and won’t. There is a lot of power in words. They can strengthen and empower us. They can build an army or start a war. Think about the words you use to describe yourself, and what you are capable of. Do your words say ...
October 06, 2007
www.sharspeaks.com
“A goal without a plan is just a wish”, said French Writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Just knowing what you want won’t get you there. Having a goal is the first step. Now you must step it up a notch if you plan to achieve it. To step it up you must have a plan and course of ac...
October 06, 2007
www.sharspeaks.com
Almost everything we do in life is a choice. To get out of bed in the morning is a choice. To go to work and do your job and pay your rent and take chances and risks, are all choices. To eat unhealthy foods knowing you will gain weight and increase fat and cholesterol and your ...
October 06, 2007
www.sharspeaks.com
Fear is the number one barrier that stops us from getting what we want. However there are really only two types of fears. Real fears and fake fears. The saddest part is that fake fears are what hold us back far more than real ones.
What’s the difference? A real fear is some...
October 06, 2007
www.sharspeaks.com
Have you ever thought about how people are created equal? Did you know that there is one way and one way only that we are all exactly the same? That way is time. It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or what school you went to, or where you were raised… you only get 24 h...
October 05, 2007
Maturity: the elusive detail of personal responsibility
By Marsha Petrie Sue
www.marshapetriesue.com
Maturity is underrated, misunderstood and in a downward spiral. Where will it all end. There is now a new name being given to a disorder that describes people who, in my opinion, don’t use...
October 01, 2007
By Dr. Jack Singer
Certified Sport Psychologist
www.askdrjack.com
www.howtousesportspsychology.com
(800) 497-9880
Ok, here’s the latest episode of athletes out of control…Milton Bradley has to be restrained by his coach from going after an umpire and he damages his knee in the pro...
October 01, 2007
How to Avoid the Seven Biggest Mistakes Meeting
Planners Make in Selecting a Motivational Keynote
Speaker
By Jack Singer, Ph.D.
Professional Speaker and Trainer
www.funspeaker.com
1-800-497-9880
Your CEO has put you in charge of the annual conference and he told you to be sure that ...
October 01, 2007
How Meeting Planners can Make Sure that their Events are Infused with Fun and Excitement!
Jack Singer, Ph.D.
Professional Speaker and Trainer
www.funspeaker.com
1-800-497-9880
People go to meetings and conferences for all kinds of reasons. Some go because they are required to go. Some are...
October 01, 2007
Bad Bosses Are Finally Getting The recognition Attention They Deserve! by Alice Aspen March
www.theattentionfactor.com
Employees have, for decades, been telling horror stories of their unpredictable, irrational, mean, bullying, cursing bosses at work. Location doesn’t seem to matter for bad bo...
October 01, 2007
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
Advice to small business owners or company executives seeking to revitalize lagging operations: visualize an ideal world where short-term earnings trends no longer matter. What bold new initiatives would you launch to maximize results over the long haul if the p...
October 01, 2007
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
A 2002 Conference Board survey of 5,000 representative Americans revealed that a bare 51% majority are satisfied with their present employment. Even lower is job satisfaction among middle-aged Americans: only 47%...
October 01, 2007
Mid-Life Renewal--Mastering the New Technology at Middle Age By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
As a woman or man of middle age, please do not permit yourself to be intimidated by the all-too-common mid-life technology myth which goes something like this: “No one over fort...
September 26, 2007
Mastering Time Management Can Double Or Triple Your Productivity
By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
The true secret to becoming the best sales and marketing organization is repetition of basic core skills. Skill is not created by constantly switching to new things. Skill is created by f...
September 25, 2007
Get ready for a power-packed, life-changing, career boosting experience. Register now to join Les Brown and aspiring public speakers from throughout the country and beyond. Mark your calendar for November 8th through 11th in Orlando, Florida. This 4-day, hands-on, 21-hour “Speaker Training Summit” w...
September 21, 2007
5 Tips on Saving your Home by Leonard Rosen
www.pitbullmortgageschool.com
Americas leading hard money expert shares his views on helping consumers stay out of foreclosure.
With foreclosure rates soaring and real estate values declining consumers more and more consumers are facing the possi...
September 21, 2007
Hard money loans by Leonard Rosen
www.pitbullmortgageschool.com
Americas leading hard money expert shares his views on the hard money loan product.
With the dramatic changes in the mortgage market, hard money or private money has become more relevant in our economy for residential and comm...
September 21, 2007
Hard Money Marketing By Leonard Rosen
www.pitbullmortgageschool.com
Americas leading hard money expert share his views on marketing in today's environment.
A day never passes without the question being asked of me, how do I market my hard money loans? On the surface, the answer is quite si...
September 21, 2007
An Apology to my Grandchildren’s Grandchildren by Jay Lillie
www.jaylillie.com
I don’t know where to start, kids. None of my great grandparents had to apologize to me for anything. How’s your Mandarin coming? I know it’s a tough language to master, but if it’s the new language of internation...
September 21, 2007
A Leader’s Guide to Nurturing Seasoned Employees (How to Transform Old-Style Conformists into New-Economy Thinkers) By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
In recharging your business or not-for-profit enterprise, seasoned on-board employees can be staunch allies or significant obs...
September 18, 2007
more sales, 12 steps to doubling your business and making it grow
More sales 12 steps to doubling your business and making it grow. Unless you just opened your business in the last 12 months, chances are that you are highly reactive in your business. This means that each day you come in and rea...
September 18, 2007
Increase online sales, secrets to getting more traffic than you can handle
Increase online sales and secrets to getting more traffic than you can handle. If you are interested in developing salespeople with master-level skills, this article will supply you with a method that will absolutely, ...
September 18, 2007
boost sales, Leading Sales Strategist and Business Master Chet Holmes
Boost sales, Leading Sales Strategist and Business Master Chet Holmes. Imagine I could put you in a giant stadium right now as the presenter, and the entire audience is completely comprised of your most perfect prospects. Are...
September 12, 2007
How much is it worth to you to talk your way into a meeting with the most powerful CEOs on the planet?
Imagine sitting in front of someone with the ability to hand over a 7 figure check before you leave his office. I've been able to get around gatekeepers and get the following executives on the t...
September 12, 2007
The Strategy of Preeminence by Jay Abraham
Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy.
They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solve thei...
September 12, 2007
When Tragedy Strikes—Mid-Life Recovery and Growth Following Loss of a Loved One
By: Roy Richards
www.middleagerenewaltraining.com
Shortly after dinner on December 31, 2006, author and motivational speaker Roy Richards and his wife Gloria settled into their family room couch for a quie...
September 12, 2007
by Chet Holmes?
www.howtodoublesales.com
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on pure performance? If you haven't maybe it's time for a serious round of intense corporate soul searching. But do...
September 12, 2007
www.jaylillie.com
On Center Court Wimbledon, or in the Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows, down two sets and one point from losing the third - he rockets his opponent’s best serve down the line - and saves the point.
Nothing to loose – so go for it – right? Sure, but if he or she ...
September 12, 2007
CEO Training from a master by Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
Most companies are totally reactive, rather than proactive. Moreover, they have to constantly recreate the wheel because they never stopped to create a formal process or standardized training program in the first place.
An ...
September 12, 2007
Marketing and Sales Seminar: right over the web, plenty of choices every week. Zero to $100 million learning curve. By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
95% of companies will never reach even $1 million in annual sales. If you’ve done that, you are in the top 5% of entrepreneurs and you are...
September 12, 2007
www.jaylillie.com
There’ve been two sub tropical disturbances in the Atlantic this year that were made into “named storms” by some person or committee in the official United States Weather Bureau. Both of these systems were less dangerous and notable than most of the good howling Nor’easters in...
September 12, 2007
Sales growth: Here is the most powerful lesson you will ever learn for doubling sales in the next 12 months. By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
The Best Buyer Concept
Completely grasp the power of this: There’s always a smaller number of ideal buyers, rather than all buyers, so ideal b...
Sales marketing idea: this is one of those mind-blowers that can double your sales in 12 months flat
September 12, 2007
Sales marketing idea: this is one of those mind-blowers that can double your sales in 12 months flat by Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
In a nutshell: You can attract far more prospects to take a look at what you have to offer by offering education than you’ll ever get by offering your pr...
September 12, 2007
Direct sales marketing plan: Create it right over the web, live with help from the best mind in growing companies today.
www.howtodoublesales.com
95% of companies will never reach even $1 million in annual sales. If you’ve done that, you are in the top 5% of entrepreneurs and you are rare and...
September 12, 2007
Consultancy Marketing and Sales Services: right over the web. Zero to $100 million learning curve. By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
95% of companies will never reach even $1 million in annual sales. If you’ve done that, you are in the top 5% of entrepreneurs and you are rare and to be...
September 08, 2007
By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
I’ve discovered the magic secret to getting companies to perform like a champion racehorse. It took me my entire career to really figure it out, but boy do I have it down and boy does it work. The following is a chronicle of exactly what I learned and ho...
September 07, 2007
Hypnotic fountain of youth By terry brussel-gibbons phd, cht
www.acesuccess.com
Publishing Guidelines: You may publish my article in your newsletter, on your website, or in your print publication, provided you include the resource box at the end.
Self hypnosis is an excellent tool for ...
September 07, 2007
Entrepreneur Training
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail? by Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on pure performance?
If you haven't maybe it's time for a...
September 07, 2007
www.howtodoublesales.com
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on pure performance? If you haven't maybe it's time for a serious round of intense corporate soul searching. But do you know how?
...
September 07, 2007
Sales Training Speaker By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
The key to turning your organization into a world-class operation is to put into place the policies and procedures that make every single person perform like a top producer. Herein I lay out the entire formula as my gift. But if ...
September 07, 2007
Direct Sales Training Method By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
The key to turning your organization into a world-class operation is to put into place the policies and procedures that make every single person perform like a top producer. Herein I lay out the entire formula as my gift. But...
September 07, 2007
www.howtodoublesales.com
I’ve discovered the magic secret to getting companies to perform like a champion racehorse. It took me my entire career to really figure it out, but boy do I have it down and boy does it work. The following is a chronicle of exactly what I learned and how I learned it. ...
September 05, 2007
You probably want as many people to know about your business, product, movie, book, poem or short story so if you’ve ever thought about reaching a worldwide audience on Oprah, now is the time. However, you don't have to be an author to be a guest on the number one TV talk show for the last 10 years....
September 05, 2007
Increase Sales by Chet Holmes
Imagine I could put you in a giant stadium right now as the presenter, and the entire audience is completely comprised of your most perfect prospects. Are you ready right now? Could you walk out on that stage and present to every one of them and do it perfectly? Now ...
September 05, 2007
Do you know what made Dr. Phil famous? It was his weekly appearances on Oprah.
Was he the world's smartest psychologist? Is he the most handsome? I don't think so.
So, why is Dr. Phil rich and famous...and not you?
It's because of publicity.
Publicity is one of the most powerful forms ...
September 05, 2007
How to Get Bigger & Better PR Results...Guaranteed?
Most “PR education” programs are theory based and do not produce the results they promise. The programs are costly and leave the client with a head full of knowledge and no practical how to!
These programs simply do not deliver; Robert Sm...
September 05, 2007
Do you want to take your business to The NEXT LEVEL and make more money?
Low Cost Seminar Reveals How to Flood Any Business With More Customers Than You Can Handle. This weekend can put $100,000 in your pocket in less than 90 days.
OWASSO--If you are interested in creating a huge and imme...
September 04, 2007
The last several generations of Americans have grown up watching cartoons. Though the names and faces of the cartoon characters have changed over the years, some of the simple truths spouted by the characters remain true today.
One of the popular cartoons of my childhood era was “Popeye The Sail...
September 04, 2007
Debunking Career Myths by Catherine Jewell
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September 04, 2007
What Is Short Sale?
A short sale occurs when a lender accepts a reduced or lowered loan pay-off to accommodate the sale of a property. There are many other terms used to describe a short sale. The most common terms in the industry include:
Short Pay Sale
Compromise Sale
Write Down Sale
Negoti...
September 04, 2007
Melvin Burrell on, How to Get State, County, City & Federal Grants for First Time Home Buyers and Down Payment Assistance
Southern California presents a very difficult market for the first time homebuyer. The median price of a home in Los Angeles County, as of May 2007, was $550,000. Recent stati...
September 04, 2007
www.capitalloanspecialist.com
What are Reverse Mortgages?
Reverse Mortgages are a way to borrow against the equity in your home (the value of your home minus any debt you now have) in order to provide you with a tax-free income if you are 62 years of age or older. You continue to own, and liv...
September 04, 2007
I like to keep life simple. There are enough things in life that I can’t control or influence, that are complicated enough so I say keep it simple where you can. That is why I wrote the book titled The 7 Secrets to Create Your Fate. What you are about to read is the cliff notes, if you want the fu...
September 04, 2007
How to stop Procrastinating by success expert Sharmen Lane
www.sharspeaks.com
There are five main reasons that people procrastinate. However, there is really only one primary emotion for it.
The first reason people put off what needs to be done is Anxiety. The anticipation of starting or e...
September 04, 2007
Unveiling Secrets of the Heart
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September 04, 2007
The Ultimate Direct Sales Training Method By Chet Holmes
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September 04, 2007
The Ultimate Sales Training Speaker
By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
The key to turning your organization into a world-class operation is to put into place the policies and procedures that make every single person perform like a top producer. Herein I lay out the entire formula as my ...
September 04, 2007
How to Develop the Ultimate Sales Team Training By Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
I’ve discovered the magic secret to sales team training that gets companies to perform like a champion racehorse. It took me my entire career to really figure it out, but boy do I have it down and boy do...
September 04, 2007
Laid Off, Ticked Off and Broke By Marsha Petrie Sue
www.marshapetriesue.com
The housing industry has been good to Jessie. The upturns in the market had provided several years of sizeable commission checks because of the mortgages needed to support all the real estate sales. Because of und...
August 30, 2007
You probably want as many people to know about your business, product, movie, book, poem or short story so if you’ve ever thought about reaching a worldwide audience on Oprah, now is the time. However, you don't have to be a famous author or celebrity to be a guest on the number one TV talk show for...
August 30, 2007
Increase Sales by Chet Holmes
Imagine I could put you in a giant stadium right now as the presenter, and the entire audience is completely comprised of your most perfect prospects. Are you ready right now? Could you walk out on that stage and present to every one of them and do it perfectly? Now ...
August 30, 2007
On one side are thousands of organizations who can't find a dynamic speaker to empower their group. On the other side are audiences who want to hear an inspiring speaker help them live a better life.
In the middle is a woman on a mission.
Michigan mom and entrepreneur Kimberly Watt has been ac...
August 29, 2007
Everyone has conflict – with themselves as well as those they live with and work with, and we all ‘manage’ it when it erupts. The challenge comes in terms of HOW we choose to manage it – constructively or destructively. Effective conflict management requires both the frame of mind that will seek res...
August 28, 2007
Marketing Consultant
Marketing Consultant. Marketing Consultant. Marketing Consultant. In the movie, "It Happened One Night" in 1934 Clark Gable peeled a raw carrot with a pen knife and then munched upon it as he attempted to teach Claudette Colbert how to hitchhike. That scene inspired Warner B...
August 28, 2007
Business Marketing by Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
Business Marketing. Business Marketing. Business Marketing. McGraw Hill once commissioned an extensive study of more than 1,000 companies that comprised the most well-known companies in their markets. The study revealed that all of t...
August 28, 2007
Increase Sales Like a Champion by Chet Holmes
Increase Sales Like a Champion. Increase Sales Like a Champion. How would you like to attract your buyers before they’re even thinking about buying? And then, once you have their attention, lead them through a logical flow that motivates them to buy, ...
August 27, 2007
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August 27, 2007
How to get what you want by following three C’s by Self development expert Sharmen Lane
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August 22, 2007
Strategic Selling. You can triple your closing ratios, get nine times more clients with the same money you’re already spending; You will slaughter your competitors.
By: Chet Holmes ...
August 20, 2007
Sports Psychology By Dr. Jack Singer
www.askdrjack.com
www.funspeaker.com
(800) 497-9880
When the chips are down, the athlete often cannot share his/her inner fears, anxiety and anger issues with the coach or their parents. Now, the athlete has a new ally...the professional Sports Psychol...
August 20, 2007
Managing Older Employees--Advice To Young Managers From A Seasoned Mid-Life Perspective By Roy Richards
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August 20, 2007
Suni started her home-based business after a long illness. Her insurance wouldn't cover all her medical costs. She figured she could bridge the difference by selling her popular gift mugs. Friends and the hospital staff had been delighted with them. She found herself busily filling orders for her cu...
August 18, 2007
As a payroll processing consultant, Fred Melton handles payroll and tax reporting for small and midsize companies all over the U.S. The business was opened in 2005 and Melton received his professional training from Time Plus.
What are some challenges your customers face?
Changing Tax Laws ...
August 17, 2007
www.abraham.com
As the founder and CEO of Abraham Group, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, Jay has spent the last 25 years solving problems and significantly increasing the bottom lines of over 10,000 clients in more than 400 industries worldwide. Jay has seen and dealt with every type of busin...
August 17, 2007
Marketing Guru Jay Abraham
www.abraham.com
Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy.
They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solv...
August 17, 2007
How to Master the Art of Selling by Chet Holmes
www.howtodoublesales.com
Most business leaders don't know how to structure their sales organizations or even themselves for maximum productivity. They don't know how to change, adapt and re-organize for new stages of growth. Whether you are a on...
August 16, 2007
How to Use Free Magazine Articles To Grow Your Business and Attract New Customers?
Would you like a magazine article about your services or services to reach millions of consumers?
When your business is featured in a magazine, being part of the content sets you apart from the advertisers. M...
August 15, 2007
MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY: How to achieve Success through self hypnosis and Coaching by Terry Brussel-Gibbons PhD, Cht. Director of Success Center in Encino, California
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August 15, 2007
Applied Sport Psychology Article: Sport Psychology Concept and Application
By Dr. Jack Singer
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August 14, 2007
Overturn Turnover: Keeping the people that keep your business cooking
By Marsha Petrie Sue
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August 14, 2007
Branding Your Company as Friendly to Older Employees By Roy Richards
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August 14, 2007
AGGRESSIVE HARD MONEY LENDERS REVEALED by Leonard Rosen
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August 14, 2007
America's hard money expert shares his views on real estate investing. There are many different types of investing strategies that are available to the novice and sophisticated investor.
However, I do not know a safer investment strategy coupled with a higher rate of return than real estate...
August 14, 2007
Applied Sport Psychology Article:
Professional Athletes Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental Toughness and Peak Performance
By Dr. Jack Singer
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August 14, 2007
The Professional Motivational and Inspirational Speaker:
What Does the Meeting Planner Need to Look For?
By Dr. Jack Singer
...
August 14, 2007
4 Easy Ways to Boost Your Sales by Chet Holmes
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August 05, 2007
During the latter stages of economic expansion, economists seek out and analyze “early warning signs” which more often than not signal an impending recession. Wouldn’t it be beneficial if in like manner you could identify and address company-specific early warning signs which may portend near-term e...
August 05, 2007
How would you like to attract your buyers before they’re even thinking about buying? And then, once you have their attention, lead them through a logical flow that motivates them to buy, buy now and buy your product—even at a higher price than any of your competitors?
This is a science called “s...
August 02, 2007
You probably want as many people to know about your business, product, movie, book, poem or short story so if you’ve ever thought about reaching a worldwide audience on Oprah, now is the time. However, you don't have to be an author to be a guest on the number one TV talk show for the last 10 years....
August 02, 2007
Sergio Garcia is leading the 2007 British Open for the first three days. And then, the all too familiar fourth day, when Sergio let the lead slip away and lost in a four hole playoff.
When asked to comment on his performance, Sergio began by discussing chronic issues he has had playing the majors ...
July 30, 2007
Applied Sport Psychology Article: Using Hypnosis in Athletic Performance
By Dr. Jack Singer www.askdrjack.com www.funspeaker.com (800) 497-9880
Hypnotic Sport Psychology is an emerging specialty that is used to enhance the performance of a wide range of amateur and professional athletes.
...
July 30, 2007
The country's leading hard money expert, Leonard Rosen President of Pitbull Mortgage School shares his views on the new Federal guidelines for sub prime mortgages.
As many industry insiders already know, the sub prime and hard money mortgage industry is going through significant changes. A nu...
Why Toxic Behavior Doesn’t Change: what Lindsey Lohan, Eric Clapton and Michael Vick have in common.
July 27, 2007
Poor Lindsey Lohan. The rich, misbehaving starlet's incredible free fall continues with her being arrested, again, for suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of cocaine. Why doesn’t her toxic behavior change? It can, IF Lindsey wanted to step out of her difficult person role, and ta...
July 27, 2007
Increase Sales Like No Other by Chet Holmes
Completely grasp the power of the Best Buyer Concept and you will double your sales within the next twelve months. The concept is easy to understand, yet powerful: There's always a smaller number of ideal buyers, compared to all the possible buyers, ...
July 27, 2007
Smart PR For Your Small Business
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnrjZlUmUhU
Paul opens his favorite business magazine to find a fawning interview with Amazon's Jeff Bezos. Then he picks up the morning paper and reads a long story on a new donut chain being built in his town. Later he catch...
July 27, 2007
When you sell, you're breaking rapport. No one wants to be "sold." When you educate, you are building rapport. You can attract far more prospects to look at your offer by providing an education than you'll ever get by simply offering your products or services. If you embrace the concept of "educatio...
July 27, 2007
Each of these concepts separately can double sales, but put them all together and you could be in for a banner year. Let's get right into it.
No. 1: The Best Buyer Concept
There's always a smaller number of ideal buyers, rather than all buyers, so ideal buyers are cheaper to market to and yet...
July 26, 2007
You probably want as many people as possible to know about your health product, business, or service so if you’ve ever thought about reaching a worldwide audience on Dr. Phil, now is the time. However, you don't have to be an author to be a guest on the number one TV talk show for the last 10 years...
July 26, 2007
Do you know what made Dr. Phil famous? It was his weekly appearances on Oprah.
Was he the world's smartest psychologist? Is he the most handsome? I don't think so.
So, why is Dr. Phil rich and famous...and not you?
It's because of publicity. Publicity is one of the most powerful forms of adve...
July 25, 2007
America's hard money expert, Leonard Rosen of Pitbull Mortgage School,, tells how hard money can be used in today's vulnerable mortgage market. As we all know, the sub-prime mortgage market has gone through significant changes in the past few months. The implosion of the sub-prime mortgage market ha...
July 25, 2007
The U.S. Dollar is now worth 49 cents in London. The Euro used to be worth 90 cents, now it’s $1.35. Is this good or bad? If I’m heading across the Pond with Dollars in my pocket it’s bad, because my Dollars will buy less.
If I’m an American corporation selling my products overseas and reporting...
July 25, 2007
When I look in the mirror, I observe flab on my stomach, wrinkles on my face and a pouch under my chin. I see gray hair or no hair. I not only need glasses, I need bifocals or reading glasses over my contact lenses. Whereas I used to jog a mile in six minutes, I'm lucky now to make it in ten. When I...
July 17, 2007
You’ve just invested the last 30 minutes of your day with someone who truly needs your product or service. You feel like you’re on a roll. That your product is truly good for them and they can afford it.
It began when they explained what they were looking for when you first met. They answered all...
July 17, 2007
Midlife Renewal for Employees and Business
Perhaps you are 100% certain that your life today is not all that you wish it to be yet you remain reluctant to search for something better. Do you cite one or more of nine all-too-common excuses for continuing to accept the status quo?
Excuse #1--I'...
July 17, 2007
The race series for the Americas Cup is on in Valencia, Spain, between the New Zealanders who lost it last time around when their first string went over to the opposition, and what’s left of the NZ first stringers who took the Cup off to Switzerland of all places.
After their defeat five year...
July 17, 2007
I’m reminded of Henry Kissinger’s asking Mao what he thought was the enduring effect of the French Revolution. Mao’s answer after 170 years was, “It’s too soon to tell.”
The persons who conceive and implement U.S. foreign policy are only in the White House and Congress for a short time. Some contin...
July 06, 2007
As a result of the acknowledgments and awards I have received from the hard work of my employees, I have been asked to speak at Colleges and Universities here and abroad. I have been invited to speak at Harvard Business School, the Wharton School of Business, the University of Virginia School of Bus...
July 03, 2007
Sometimes the truth is hard to come by. In Cuba a couple of years ago in the company of a group of North American lawyers I came across a 19 year old who was complaining about the U.S. embargo against Americans doing business with Cubans in Cuba. I sympathized, but pointed to Fidel Castro’s repressi...
July 03, 2007
A friend of mine sent me the following e-mail on the condition I not tell anyone. No one has heard from him now in almost two months, and I’m constrained to break my pledge of silence in the hope that someone may have seen him alive. A recent picture is attached. Here's what my friend wrote:
“The...
July 02, 2007
(Midlife Crisis Management and Solutions Revealed)
If you are over forty, please ask yourself a deeply personal question: “Have I grown old before my time?” Do your words, actions and demonstrated life outlook portray you as older than your chronological age? Worse yet, are you convinced that all...
June 22, 2007
It’s the latest craze for those who’ve tired of playing fantasy baseball and golf. Fantasy World War can be played by any two or more human beings, regardless of nationality.
There’s no shortage of realistic players. You’ll need a good goal keeper, and I think here we can recommend Australia...
June 20, 2007
Any veteran in business can tell you a story about the one that got away. Veterans who are successful in business today learned valuable lessons from those situations and, hopefully, never repeated them. As challenging as the business of selling might be for some, losing sales is unbelievably easy. ...
June 20, 2007
There are thousands of newspapers, each of which must fill a certain amount of space every day. For example: Daily, suburban, weekly, community, college, national, ethnic, business, trade, etc.
70% of the stories in newspapers are generated by PR.
Every day, read the front page of each section...
June 20, 2007
Do you know what made Dr. Phil famous? It was his weekly appearances on Oprah.
Was he the world's smartest psychologist? Is he the most handsome? I don't think so.
So, why is Dr. Phil rich and famous...and not you?
It's because of publicity.
Publicity is one of the most powerful forms ...
June 20, 2007
THE LAW OF SUCCESS
Success or failure is not determined by genetics, geography, environment or heritage. It isn’t a function of race, religion or creed. While I will agree that some situations and some environments make it more challenging than others- it isn’t those factors that will ultimat...
June 20, 2007
Having traveled the road from - being born into poverty - to becoming a millionaire (the first time) – to going broke – to becoming a millionaire (the second time), to going broke, to becoming a billionaire (yeah, that one started with a “B”) - to going broke – to becoming a millionaire (the third t...
June 20, 2007
I've discovered the magic secret to getting companies to perform like a champion racehorse. It took me my entire career to really figure it out, but boy do I have it down and boy does it work. The following is a chronicle of exactly what I learned and how I learned it. You will learn a great deal ab...
June 20, 2007
As many of you know, there has been a major shift in the sub prime mortgage market. In the boom years of the turn of the century, the mortgage market was inundated with exotic sub prime money for borrowers. Never has the mortgage community been so borrower friendly to people with low FICO scores, un...
June 20, 2007
Leonard Rosen is known as the Pitbull which is a name he was given many years ago by my friends and competitors due to his tenacious business approach. Somehow the name stuck throughout the years and he has accepted it as part of his persona. He trains loan officers, mortgage professionals, Real Est...
June 18, 2007
1. What is hard money and how does it work?
Hard Money is money for any type of real estate transaction that does not conform to traditional banking criteria. They are equity based loans in which borrowers credit score is not taken into consideration. It can be used for Residential, Commercial, C...
June 18, 2007
I'm also known as the Pitbull which is a name I was given many years ago by my friends and competitors due to my tenacious business approach. Somehow the name stuck throughout the years and I accepted it as part of my persona. My business career has spanned over 30 years. In the 80's I was an an...
June 18, 2007
As many of you know, there has been a major shift in the sub prime mortgage market. In the boom years of the turn of the century, the mortgage market was inundated with exotic sub prime money for borrowers. Never has the mortgage community been so borrower friendly to people with low FICO scores, un...
June 18, 2007
With the recent upsurge in residential foreclosures nationally, homeowners are finding themselves in a very unusual predicament. Over the last 7, borrowers with less than perfect credit fell into a category called :sub prime borrowers". This class of borrower was able to obtain a mortgage with littl...
June 14, 2007
International lawyer Jay Lillie has spent decades on interesting and important assignments around the globe, representing the business affairs of American, Japanese, and British clients throughout Latin America, Austral/Asia, the Indian sub-continent, Europe, and the United States. Some of his ...
June 14, 2007
The title of this article may seem cynical or even a bit depressing. But it is also quite true, but it is a truth that needs to be understood in its full depth. Think of a time when you were romantically in love, perhaps in your later teen years or early twenties. You felt great just being around yo...
June 04, 2007
With the recent upsurge in residential foreclosures nationally, homeowners are finding themselves in a very unusual predicament. Over the last 7, borrowers with less than perfect credit fell into a category called :sub prime borrowers". This class of borrower was able to obtain a mortgage with littl...
Different View of Rosie: 10 Simple Tricks to Dealing With Difficult Co Workers) by Marsha Petrie Sue
May 30, 2007
Many people are attracted to the stories of Rosie O’Donnell and her abusive behavior because they have a “Rosie” in their life. The viewers of the media coverage may be searching for one drop of analysis that may help them deal with the difficult people in their work place or even at h...
May 18, 2007
In your day-to-day business communication, has someone said to you, “You’re going to apply for what? Why? You’re not smart enough!” Difficult people may say to you, “Your the wrong color, age, gender, size…” How about this debilitating interpersonal communication, “Why are you going to risk failure ...
May 18, 2007
Business Development Officer? Business Procurement Specialist? Did you know these types of titles for salespeople can ultimately rob your organization?
As a sales consultant, I often notice business cards from salespeople with titles that require some effort to decipher. As I inquire further abou...
May 09, 2007
On one side are millions of kids who love to read.
On the other side is a life full of learning, fun, and joy.
In the middle is a woman on a mission.
Author Elaine Ambrose Romano is carving out her niche of unique children’s books.
One of her latest books titled Gators & Taters is becoming...
May 07, 2007
There are a couple of things you've probably heard said over and over. The first is, "Why doesn't God answer my prayers?". What you'll generally hear next is the response which goes something like, "God does answer your prayers. Sometimes he just says 'No'".
The fact is, it's not God who says "No...
May 07, 2007
The U.S. housing market had a another schizophrenic month in April with foreclosures on the rise. Leading hard money expert Leonard Rosen of Pitbull Mortgage School shares his thoughts on the current state of hard money lending, hard money commercial and real estate loans.
1. What is hard money...
April 05, 2007
It seems like plastic surgery has become America's favorite pasttime. Last year, nearly 11 million procedures were performed on patients in the United States. The best and brightest doctors are seeing their practices booming and there's no sign of things slowing down.
One top doctor is Dr. Dougla...
April 05, 2007
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons almost 11 million plastic surgery procedures were performed in the United States in 2006 and 5.2 million reconstructive plastic surgery procedures were performed last year.
On one side are millions of people who want or need plastic surgery.
...
March 22, 2007
Each year millions of Americans will visit a dentist to get relief from pain, gum disease, and everything in between. Dentists are a dedicated group of professionals yet they face unique challenges.
According to leading doctor Dr. David Burt, “The biggest challenges facing dentistry are two fol...
March 21, 2007
Need to build a high performance sales culture quickly? Have a desire for sustainable sales results? If you are like me, you understand mediocre sales results will implode your business given our current economic environment and competition being so fierce.
Additionally, there are far too many o...
March 12, 2007
Chiropractors are known for treating problems with the spine but they are much more than that. In the course of a day, chiropractors do pretty much what all doctors do.
They take medical histories, conduct examinations, order x-rays, etc. However, they face challenges that the average medical docto...
March 11, 2007
One of the greatest assets a person can have is a healthy body free from prescription drugs. Most chiropractors do what they do because they love helping people.
As committed and dedicated as doctors of chiropractic are they are not without challenges.
Dr. Kiser of Palo Alto, CA has been a chiro...
March 07, 2007
Entrepreneurs have become the new rock stars. Multi millionaires and billionaires have become the idol of many Americans who want more out of life. Small business owners are the life and blood of our economy.
Susan Beacham, mother of two girls had a dream. She was a private banker and she repeat...
March 06, 2007
Each year millions of Americans will visit a chiropractor to get relief from headaches, back pain and everything in between. Chiropractors are a dedicated group of professionals yet they face unique challenges.
“ The biggest challenges facing chiropractors today is managed care. We are expected t...
March 05, 2007
McGraw Hill once commissioned an extensive study of more than 1,000 companies that comprised the most well-known companies in their markets. The study revealed that all of the companies used six primary marketing weapons (newer studies show there is a 7th, the internet, but here are the original s...
March 04, 2007
As we head into Spring many Americans will be looking on the Internet to learn more about plastic surgery. They will have tons of information at their fingertips.
There are challenges that patients and doctors face when it comes to plastic surgery.
Although plastic surgeons have been glamorized...
February 28, 2007
In today's culture plastic surgeons have become the new 'rock stars'. Television has created a glamorous industry and cosmetic procedures have increased over the last few years.
Yet, the cosmetic surgery profession is not without its challenges.
“My biggest challenges comes in facing the powe...
February 26, 2007
Awhile ago, I asked a group of speakers if it was time for the speaking profession to stand up and take a leadership role in educating would be speakers about the challenges speakers face.
If you get a chance to talk to a professional speaker one-on-one you will find that there are many challeng...
February 23, 2007
As a consultant I’ve seen companies make some costly mistakes in regard to sales. How do I know? In 1998 as a pioneer for converting a reactive customer service team of a Fortune 500 conglomerate to proactive sales force, I made similar mistakes.
Mistakes ranging from placing reactive people int...
February 20, 2007
Thousands of professionals enter the speaking industry each year including retired athletes, politicians, celebrities, and laid off executives. Many are ill prepared for the challenges speakers face.
" I guess my biggest challenge as a speaker is finding a way to travel to the places I want to g...
February 16, 2007
How would you like to attract your buyers before they’re even thinking about buying? And then, once you have their attention, lead them through a logical flow that motivates them to buy, buy now and buy your product—even at a higher price than any of your competitors?
This is a science called “s...
February 12, 2007
If you've ever thought about becoming a professional speaker, now is the time.
In most surveys the speaking industry doesn’t rank very high so that means more opportunities. However, there is still competition. To rise to the top, aspiring speakers need to be prepared to face some serious challen...
February 09, 2007
Dr. Charles Washington of Roscoe, IL is a man of many talents. He’s a physician, minister, husband, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and community activist. His life story could easily be turned into a Hollywood movie.
He knew at age five that he wanted to become a doctor. He overcame the struggle...
February 07, 2007
Why do some entrepreneurs gain levels of success so much higher than others? Most often, it's due to the fact that they have a better philosophical strategy.
They approach dealing with prospects and clients with a deep desire to really help and solve their problems.
They have an external focus o...
February 05, 2007
In most surveys the speaking industry doesn’t rank very high. However, professional speakers are facing stiff competition. To rise to the top, aspiring speakers need to be prepared to face some serious challenges.
Ask speaker and author Marsha Petrie what difficulties she faces and she does not ...
January 31, 2007
With the speaking industry growing fast, a career as a professional speaker can be extremely lucrative.
However, as the meetings industry grows so does the number of speakers. To get to the top, aspiring speakers need to be prepared to face some serious challenges.
Ask speaker and author Lan...
January 31, 2007
Ordinary Americans as well as celebrities such as Steven Seagal, Linda Gray, who starred on the TV show Dallas and Catherine Oxenberg from the show Dynasty praise the world renowned healer Gene Egidio.
Egidio today announced his two healing centers International Strength and Truth Foundation, in...
January 25, 2007
Because it exists
WithInAsThru Us ALL...
"Only the dead have seen the end of war" — Plato
What if the most dangerous disease we'll ever face as humanity, isn't biologic? What if the greatest disease we face is our insatiable need to be right?
We've continued to fight and kill for millenn...
January 19, 2007
“I became so successful in my business I stopped doing what worked.”
Yes this is an old cliché, but so many business people today need just such a reminder to boost their productivity and profits.
I believe that using a Daily Business Che...
January 16, 2007
Millions of Americans have nightmares about speaking in public? Some speakers have reported that when they have to stand up in front of a group their mouth goes dry or their stomach turns somersaults.
Yet, there’s an entire industry of professional public speakers who travel the wor...
January 16, 2007
According to United Behavioral Health, 30 million people grieve every day in the US. How many of those people work for your company?
Here is what you can do to be more caring of these employees, some of whom may be grieving over conditions at work.
1. Seek ways to possibly reduce ...
January 08, 2007
1) Can medication have an adverse effect on skin and hair?
Medications that have a diuretic effect upon the body can have an adverse effect on the hair and skin Under normal circumstances a minimum of 3 pints of water is lost every 24 hours via skin perspiration, breathing and thru th...
January 04, 2007
40 of the nation’s finest law enforcement officers go head-to-head against 40 highly trained private citizens in a battle of nerves and skill with handguns, shotguns, rifles, and submachine guns to become the “Last Man Standing” on FRONT SIGHT CHALLENGE, a new 26 episode Reality TV Series airing J...
November 29, 2006
I've discovered the magic secret to getting companies to perform like a champion racehorse. It took me my entire career to really figure it out, but boy do I have it down and boy does it work. The following is a chronicle of exactly what I learned and how I learned it. You will learn a great deal ab...
November 22, 2006
I have always thought of Christmas as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their hearts freely. And therefore, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pock...
November 15, 2006
From the upcoming Penguin book;
The Ultimate Sales Machine
I sat in wonder as I watched the recent trailer for Marie Antoinette where Kirsten Dunst parades around in fancy outfits to rock music for 30 seconds and an announcer says: “Coming soon to a theater near you.” I thought to myself: “Wh...
November 07, 2006
My business partner stormed into my office the other day. His faced, flushed with beetred anger and drained from exhaustion. "On top of everything else going wrong today in the biz Michael, you will not believe the call i just got"
Before i opened my mouth (which is easy and quick for me) he sho...
October 09, 2006
Good Without God: Secular Humanism and Morality
Alan M. Perlman, PhD[1]
Don't look now, but your neighbor, uncle, cousin, coworker -- or even the person next to you in church or synagogue -- might be a (gasp!) secular humanist.
A secular humanist is almost ...
September 30, 2006
There are 3 things that are hard to do. 1) Trying to kiss a girl leaning away from you. 2) Trying to climb a fence leaning towards you. 3) Going back to get your education when you're over age 30.
Let's face it. Do you want to sit in a room full of people half your age? I didn't think so.
Don'...
September 25, 2006
According to the U.S. Census we know that African Americans showed the biggest growth in entrepreneurship in 2004. There are an estimated 880,000 Black owned businesses in this country.
It should come as no surprise than that the purchasing power of African Americans is $600 billion per year.
...
September 13, 2006
In the previous article you learned word-for-word dialogue for getting around those notorious gatekeepers and getting the world’s top executives on the telephone. That article emphasized the critical importance of NOT sounding like a salesperson.
Now you’ve got them on the telephone. What do you...
September 07, 2006
Imagine I could put you in a giant stadium right now as the presenter, and the entire audience is completely comprised of your most perfect prospects. Are you ready right now? Could you walk out on that stage and present to every one of them and do it perfectly? Now before you say yes, let me make t...
September 06, 2006
How much is it worth to you to talk your way into a meeting with the most powerful CEOs on the planet?
Imagine sitting in front of someone with the ability to hand over a 7 figure check before you leave his office.
I've been able to get around gatekeepers and get the following executives on th...
September 06, 2006
Do you know what made Dr. Phil famous? It was his weekly appearances on Oprah.
Was he the world's smartest psychologist? Is he the most handsome? I don't think so.
So, why is Dr. Phil rich and famous...and not you?
It's because of publicity.
Publicity is one of the most powerful forms ...
September 06, 2006
It’s great to be an Entrepreneur today. As an Entrepreneur you never have to worry again about being downsized, fired or pushed into early retirement.
Today I saw that GM could be accelerating their downsizing plan if the deal with Nissan goes through. I also saw that Intel a major chip manufactu...
August 23, 2006
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state of upheaval. Is your company doing better than most? Are you placing greater emphasis on pure performance?
If you haven't maybe it's time for a serious round of intense corporate soul searching. But do ...
August 14, 2006
Each of these concepts separately can double sales, but put them all together and you could be in for a banner year. Let's get right into it.
No. 1: The Best Buyer Concept
There's always a smaller number of ideal buyers, rather than all buyers, so ideal buyers are cheaper to market to and y...
August 07, 2006
How would you like to attract your buyers before they’re even thinking about buying? And then, once you have their attention, lead them through a logical flow that motivates them to buy, buy now and buy your product—even at a higher price than any of your competitors?
This is a science called “s...
July 31, 2006
Each of these concepts separately can double sales, but put them all together and you could be in for a banner year. Let's get right into it.
Million Dollar Lesson No. 1: The Best Buyer Concept
There's always a smaller number of ideal buyers, rather than all buyers, so ideal buyers are c...
July 21, 2006
I recently went to Jamaica to conduct a seminar for the largest Travel Agency in that country. I had over 60 Jamaican travel agents eagerly listening to any idea I could offer to make them more competitive in their business and in their personal lives.
As in many of my seminars, I discussed a ve...
July 19, 2006
There is increasing concern about there being a bubble in the real estate market and what might happen when it bursts. As a seasoned long term investor who bought my first investment property in 1972, (Still own it by the way, along with every other one I’ve bought since.) I’ll echo George Bush’s in...
July 19, 2006
“Are We Any Better at Managing People?” asks the cover of the September/October 2002 issue of Across the Board magazine. Inside, various experts dance around the question, their answers ranging from “not much” to “yes.”
My response to the question had formed in my head even before I opened ...
July 18, 2006
American Art Resources (AAR) today announced the results of a Fortune 500 research report for the Hospital CEO Forum. The report entitled “the 5 Most Dangerous Trends Facing Hospitals” has one of the most innovative solutions to the coming acceleration in America’s growing hospital crisis.
The ...
July 18, 2006
By Edie Raether
Throw away your old sales books and marked up manuals and face the facts. Most smooth and slick sales strategies no longer work in today’s savvy marketplace.
If you always do what you’ve always done, you will only get what you have always gotten, and that simply may not be en...
November 30, 1999
By Dr. Jack Singer
Certified Sport Psychologist
www.askdrjack.com
www.howtousesportspsychology.com
(949) 481-5660
We’ve all heard athletes talking about playing “in the zone,” “being in the zone,” “being in flow,” and playing “in a groove.” Exactly what is this and how do athletes...