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My Encounter with a Hippie Jedi Blogger Earning $40k/month

April 29, 2013 by 3 Comments

At a recent marketing event Justin Verrengia – the self proclaimed hippie Jedi blogger – gave me some words of advice when it comes business, blogging and internet marketing. Why would one heed the advice of a hippie?

The bigger question is how does a hippie Jedi blogger make $191,847 in 15 months with an online affiliate program??

Below is a photo of Justin with a check that shows his total earnings as of January 2013 with the Empower Network program. [His earnings are significantly more as of the writing of this post.]

 

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How Did He Do It?

Justin Verrengia will be the first to tell you it wasn’t always peaches & cream. He & his wife D now live like jet setters –  with a home in Medellin, Columbia, with frequent visits to locations around the world. But just 3 years ago Justin & D were struggling to pay their $450 rent in Costa Rica. Justin had been in the home based business/network marketing industry for a number of years. He was trying to ‘live the life’ but was really ‘enduring a nightmare.’

He was constantly either a) on the phone closing prospects or b) on the computer trying to figure out how to grow his business online. He admits he would literally work 18 hours per day just to maintain a modest income.

So what changed?

Justin says that a pivotal turning point for him was attending a live internet marketing event called “Don’t Be a Wussy” held by Empower Network early 2012. It was the company’s first event. At that time, he was still stuck in his old habits, but had a goal of using the Empower Network’s blogging & marketing platform to make an extra $5k/month.

 

While attending that event, here’s what shifted for him: BELIEF.

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Justin says that before that original event, he was conditioned to believe that it required working 18 hours per day and staying on the phone constantly to earn a good living in this industry. But based on the results he was seeing from other people with this blogging system, his beliefs about what it takes to make money changed.

There was a second shift that happened that weekend. It wasn’t just Justin’s belief in a new way of creating success that changed everything.

It was also the belief in HIMSELF.

Justin frequently attributes his mental shift to conversations with his mentor (Empower Network co-founder) Dave Wood. Wood’s belief in Justin spurred belief in himself. As did the belief from his wife D.

And according to Justin BELIEF is the key to all success; No matter what the objective. No matter what your goal….Here’s why:

Belief creates action. Action creates results.
Results create more belief. And they cycle continues.

When Justin landed in this productive cycle – he went on to blow his goal of $5k/month out of the water.  As of the writing of this article, Justin is earning $40k+/mo with this system.

It was my pleasure to meet Justin. I love being surrounded by people who push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and un-apologetically live their dreams. To learn more about the Empower Network blogging platform Justin & I both use to create extra income, to connect with people across the world, and create a positive impact, click here.

 

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Income Disclaimer: Just because Justin achieved these results doesn’t mean others will. Justin closely followed the instructions of his mentor Dave Wood, consistently followed the 8 Core Commitments of the Empower Network business training & as you can see has more belief in his pinkie, then unfortunately most others have in themselves.

The morale of the story from my encounter with a hippie Jedi blogger is to have faith in what you’re doing and belief in yourself. Your belief is more powerful than you can imagine.  Thanks for stopping by!

~ Live Life By Design ~

Alice Dymally

P.S. Justin is not the only one having success. Shalonda Gordon has one heck of a story. Check it out here. Enjoy! :)

 

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The Real Reason People Keep Quitting Your Network Marketing Business & How To Make It Stop.

April 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The Real Reason People Keep Quitting Your Network Marketing Business & How To Make It Stop

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Are you suffering attrition in your network marketing business? Learn the real reason people are leaving & how to make it stop.

So you have a home business. You’ve finally started to build  a team….after months (or perhaps year) of struggle…of persevering and pressing on…But your team would be much larger if only some people hadn’t quit!

Why do some people quit, while others have the wherewithal to press on?

What can you do to build a strong, reliable, committed team, with minimal attrition? Read on. You’re about to find out.

 

Why People Leave #1: Overwhelm

Often people who are introduced to a new business are overwhelmed with information. Comp plans, websites, starter packs, bonuses, autoship, yadda, yadda, yadda. While some are familiar with all thease moving parts, many people who get in to a home business, have actually never run a business before.

 

Here’s What To Do To Combat Overwhelm:

Set expectations at the very beginning. Explain there will be a learning curve just like with anything else worth having. Also have a strong, supportive team environment – whether in a private Facebook group or on a team website (consider ning.com where can you build a private team site). Establishing the sense of community can be the major difference maker for your team members.

 

Why People Leave #2: No Marketing System

Face it. People don’t like to sell. In fact, that’s probably the number one reason why people don’t even get into network marketing to begin with. For those who do, as newbie marketers, they tap into the warm market, such as friends & family. Then they quickly “wear out” their market & become lost or frustrated with a lack of leads & prospects.

Leverage a Marketing System For Your Team

As a leader it’s important to have a marketing system in place for your team. Particularly if you can establish on online marketing system for yourself & for your team, you will never run out of prospects or leads. As a result, product is much more duplicatable. When people are able to create results quickly, they are more likely to stick around. It is very important to have a sales & marketing system in place for your business.

 

Why People Leave #3: Lack of Vision & Work Ethic

Let’s be honest. Some people do not see the bigger picture OR do not have the work ethic to go get it.

Let them quit.

The fact of the matter is it takes a certain type of person to succeed in this business. Some people don’t have the vision & work ethic to persist. Others just have other plans in mind. That’s fine!

Better to lose these people sooner rather than later. Would is sting more if someone quit just after a few days or after months of you pouring your time & effort into them? Cut your losses early.

 

The Real Reason People Keep Quitting Your Network Marketing Business & How To Make It Stop

In summary, follow these simple steps and you will significantly reduce your attrition in your business.

Set expectations. Create a supportive team environment. Establish a duplicable sales & marketing system. Lastly, cut your losses for people who simply aren’t right for your business.

 

I hope you’ve found value in this article. If you believe others will as well, hit the share buttons on this page now.

 

 
Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

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Are You a Multi-Tasker? Find Out How It Could Be Hurting Hurting Your Business and Your Life

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Often times, the word “multi-tasker” is used with a positive connotation – a characteristic intended to describe someone who can handle many things at once.  Many people proudly profess that they are  a “multi-tasker.”

But the truth is multi-tasking is hurting your business and your life.

As any busy entrepreneur, working parent or even student would know, it is indeed important to be able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously over the course of a period time.

But literally working on two or three things at the same moment is cause for mental chaos.

 

Answer These Questions:

How often do you have multiple web browsers open at the same time?

Do you check your  email on your phone while having a “conversation” with someone?

Are you working on other things while also dabbling on Facebook?

Do you read with the TV on?

 

I know these things happen frequently because I am guilty of some of them. You feel so strapped for time that you feel an obligation or pressure to work on multiple things, literally in the same setting.

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 The Need For Focus

The problem with this is you are never truly able to FOCUS. FOCUS & CLARITY are the supreme essentials from getting from point A to B – no matter where it is you’re trying to go.

To be most effective with one’s time, one should have a specific objective or outcome for each work related activity that he or she initiates.  That way – not only is the job getting done, but it’s getting done with the best quality, with the less likelihood for error, or need for later correction.

Furthermore, when we work on ONE THING AT A TIME, we are actually MORE efficient with our time. When there are constant distractions & disruptions, we tend to take longer to complete a task that otherwise would have been simple to knock out.

 

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Multi-Tasking and Relationships

Attention  is the most valuable gift you can give someone. It tells them “ You are worthy,” “You deserve my time” and “I want to hear what you have to say.”

When it comes to building and maintaining quality relationships, multi-tasking may be the last thing you want to do.

It is in simple moments & experiences exchanged, in the constant knowing you have someone to listen & hear  you, that strong inter-personal relationships are built.

This applies to business partners.

This applies to a spouse.

This applies to OUR CHILDREN.

Make time. Stop multi-tasking. Here’s how.

 

How to Stop Multi-Tasking and Become Most Efficient Today

     1. Whenever you sit at your computer have a specific objective to do so.

Are you writing a blog post? Hosting a webinar? Doing online training? Whatever it is, have an action plan or to-do list written out. Once you’re done, you’re done.

     2. Have set times for checking thing like Facebook or email.

     3. When someone is speaking to you, look them in the eye. Put down the phone, laptop or doo-dad. Listen.

 

What you will find is more time in your day. Less stress with your workload. And improved relationships.

 

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Do you have difficulty with letting go of doing lots of things at once? Comment below and also connect with me on Facebook.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

Thank-you

Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

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3 Smart Time Management Tools to Increase Focus & Productivity

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Are you super busy juggling home and business & looking for effective time management tools? This article will provide you 3 very useful time management tools to increase your productivity and help you stay on target with your goals.

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Here are 3 Smart Time Management Tools to Increase Focus & Productivity

1. Google Calendar

2. Stay Focused

3. The Habit Factor

 

Time Management Tools: Google Calendar

The first one is the free Google calendar. You just simply log into your Gmail account. Then in the bar at the top left look for “Calendar.”

Time Management Tools

 

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Time Management Tools: Stay Focused

This one is a doozy :) Stay Focused is only available as an extension to Google Chrome, so it won’t track your time using desktop apps—but it will track your time on the web! Just imagine that. When you see it in black & white that you blew an hour on Facebook – it might just help you re-prioritize your day!

Time Management Tools: The Habit Factor

The Habit Factor is an app. You can download it on your smartphone, I believe for $6.99. This is more than just a daily time management tool. The Habit Factor helps you map out your goals – short term and long term. Then it ensures your daily activities are in line with those goals. The purpose is to help you stay consistent until you’ve developed productive habits.

3 Smart Time Management Tools to Increase Focus & Productivity

I hope you find plenty of use out of these 3 smart time management tools. What are some of your favorite “time management tools?” Comment below. Also for one of the BEST trainings on effective goal setting & productivity listen to this audio by Earl Nightingale called The Strangest Secret

 

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Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

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Mark Whitten Real Estate Review – Wholesaling Seminar

April 10, 2013 by 3 Comments

Mark Whitten Real Estate Review:
Wholesaling Seminar

If you’re reading this article, you probably a) Have some interest in making money with real estate and b) Want to know whether Mark Whitten’s Real Estate Wholesaling seminar is worthwhile.

I attended Mark Whitten’s wholesaling course in February, 2013. I will let you know my honest opinion.

About Mark Whitten

Mark Whitten is a real estate investor in the Baltimore, MD area. Mark’s been wholesaling properties for about 5 years as of the writing of this article. He has a large presence on online, particularly on YouTube.mark whitten real estate wholesaling seminar

Recently, Mark Whitten started offering a wholesaling seminar – a 3 day course where he teaches individuals how to wholesale properties. The price tag is $997.

Here’s what you get for $997:

Included in the course is 2.5 days of “in-class” training, a bus tour where you walk through rehab properties & learn how to do rehab price estimates, and his book/audio course “Flip Houses Like Your Hair’s On Fire.”

 

Is Mark Whitten’s Real Estate Wholesaling Seminar worth the price tag?

In my opinion – if you’re interested in learning how to wholesale properties – YES. The course was well worth the price.

I actually attended previous real estate investing courses that cost significantly more & were not as valuable as the 3 days with Mark.

Mark breaks everything down from start to finish. His sole purpose is to make sure that everyone in the course can literally walk out of the door when it’s finished, & complete a wholesale transaction.

 

What’s Included in Flip Houses Like Your Hair’s on Fire

flip houses like your hairs on fireAlso, within the physical course “Flip Houses Like Your Hair’s on Fire” you receive a ton of materials which could easily cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to put together.

Mark shares his contracts, his marketing materials & even his buyer’s list for the MD, DC area!

In Summary

In summary, Mark Whitten is the real deal. His major message is that we reclaim struggling areas & “Buy Back America.” There are signs of improvement in the housing market, but there is still (& always) a massive opportunity in real estate.

However, note this: Wholesaling, like anything else, still requires work and massive action.

A lot of success with wholesaling comes down to marketing – learning how to find motivated sellers, and networking – building relationships with other investors/landlords/end buyers.

 

Here are 3 tips if you are considering attending Mark Whitten’s Real Estate Wholesaling Seminar.

Tip 1: If you’re new to real estate, do some studying beforehand. Mark covers a lot of material in the 3 days. You don’t want to get lost. Because I have some prior background with real estate & mortgage lending, I was already familiar with many of the concepts he discussed. The best way to do this is to simply search for  Mark Whitten’s Youtube channel & watch his videos. He explains a lot in his videos and the are a perfect precursor to the course.

Tip 2: Have a marketing budget. Even if it’s small. While real estate wholesaling is the cheapest way to get into real estate investing, you do still want to have a budget available for your business. Marketing is extremely important to find motivated sellers. (Various marketing strategies, include bandit signs, drop cards or even marketing online).

Tip 3: Take action right away. As of the writing of this post, Mark also offers 30 days worth of coaching after the seminar. You must take action quickly to take advantage of this.

Hopefully you’ve found this Mark Whitten Real Estate Review – Wholesaling Seminar review helpful. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave them below.

Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

 

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Does Your Job Define You?

April 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
3 Tips For Balancing What You Do, with Who You Are…

I always found it interesting that one of the first things people ask others (or tell about themselves) when meeting a new person is what he or she does for a living. Is that really the single most important thing about you after your name?

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On game shows on TV – it’s the same thing. Have you noticed?

People are introduced & then asked what they do. That’s it. Occasionally people mention their families or hobbies, but much of the time it’s just name & occupation.

Isn’t that interesting?

Out of curiosity….what do you do?

No, I’m not asking your job. I’m asking what do you DO?

For example, I travel, I read stories to my daughter, I go ‘play’ camping with her under her tent in her bedroom. I work out. I eat right (about 80% of the time -_-). I network with other entrepreneurs. I read. I listen to audio books. I study marketing. I read some more. I uplift & encourage others to go after their dreams.

What do YOU do? Better yet, what do you WANT to do?

There is a tremendous amount more that I can do (& will). The list above will continue to grow. It will grow according to the things that bring me joy, fulfillment, peace, a sense of accomplishment & that have a positive impact on those around me.  Not solely through how I earn income, nor things that can be highlighted on a resume.

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I read an interesting article recently which brought this back to my attention.

From Constance White, Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine:

“…even though a job may be essential, it should never be central to your spirit. Never lose who you are because of what you do. Your job does not make you grand and not having a job does not diminish your importance.”

She closed the article with 3 tips for balancing what you do with who you are:

1)      Think in terms of having a career you love. What makes your heart sing? What are you good at doing? Are you in a dead-end job or are you on a stepping-stone in your master plan?

2)      Get to know people and reach out to someone who is doing what you want to do or who is where you want to be. It’s called networking.

3)      Nurture yourself by spending time with friends, taking regular vacations, seeking spiritual sustenance and enjoying family.

In short, work to live; don’t live to work.

 

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

 

What are your thoughts on this topic? Are you defined by your job? Please share this article & leave your comments below.

 
Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

 

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Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminar Review: Read This Before Spending Any Money

April 2, 2013 by 25 Comments

Read this article before you invest money on the Rich Dad Poor Seminars.

I attended the seminars several years ago and invested a lot of money. I was (and still am) a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki’s books and philosphies. Find out in this Rich Dad Poor Dad seminar review whether my investment was worthwhile or not.

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Quick Background on the Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminars

These seminars are hosted in conjunction with the Rich Dad brand, but are actually put together by a company called Tigrent Learning (maybe a different name when you read this post).

There are two “tracks” of the Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminars –Stock Marketing Investing and Real Estate Investing. This Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminar Review is in regards to the Real Estate track.

 

There are 3 types of the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” Seminars.
  •          The Free Seminar
  •           The Initial Paid 3 Day Seminar ($500, ok to bring a guest)
  •           The Advanced Training Courses ($5000 each, ok to bring a guest)

 

Summary of the Free Seminar

The Free Seminar is really a precursor/introduction to the initial paid seminar. You’ve probably seen ads online for the free seminar in your area – or heard about it on the radio like I did. The host of the free seminar will be someone who’s had success with real estate & shares their story. They introduce you to the success of other people, and shed light on all the possibilities with real estate investing.

In the end you are offered to purchase the $500 3-day seminar where you will learn more specifics. For $500 you can bring a free guest.

 

Summary of the Initial Paid 3 Day Seminar

Here are some of the things covered in the Initial Paid 3 Day Seminar:

  • There is a lot of focus on mindset,
  • They also cover credit,
  •  The various types of real estate transactions (for example wholesaling, lease options, short sales, etc).,
  • The differences between passive & residual income,
  •  They also discuss quite about how to think outside of the box & come up with resources & capital.

Ultimately I realized they spend so much time on  that last topic so that you’d be able to come up with the funds to pay for the expensive advanced training courses they present at the end of the seminar. Nevertheless, I enjoyed this 3 day seminar quite a bit. I learned a lot, met some great people & had quite a mindset shift. We also played Robert Kiyosaki’s Cashflow board game which was lots of fun (& really enlightening….I love it). In summary, I think the initial 3-day course was worth the investment (especially if you split the cost with a guest/partner). When it came to the advanced training though….

I think the advanced training is way overpriced.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in the emotion of the weekend. A lot of time is spent tapping into why you want to create a better lifestyle. For some, that might prompt you to splurge on the advanced training – which is what I did. I later regretted it. It’s not that the advanced courses don’t provided useful information – they do. It’s just that I found them overpriced. (In particular because I charged the cost of the courses to a credit card. Arggh!)

 

What to Expect at the Advanced Real Estate Investment Training Courses

The advanced training courses spend 3 days on one particular topic. For example – 3 days just on wholesaling or 3 days just on lease options, etc. The goal is that at the end of those 3 days you can be comfortable enough to go out & starting doing deals. The advanced courses are not in every city. You may have to do some traveling in order to attend.

I purchased 2 advanced training courses. The first one I attended was in wholesaling. To date, I still have not yet taken the 2nd advanced course.

In summary – while it’s extremely important to know what you’re doing & invest in your education –  I simply found the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” advanced investment training course just way overpriced.

I’ve since found other courses that provide you just as much instruction if not more, that completely guide you through the process of a transaction, and are only a fraction of the cost (such as this course for wholesaling).

Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminar Review In A NutShell


Was it worth it or not???

The Free Course? Yes.

The Initial Paid Course? Yes.

The Advanced Training Courses? No.

 

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This is just my opinion. There next person may have had a different experience & feedback. Hopefully, this Rich Dad Poor Dad Seminar Review has been helpful.

Bonus tip: Rich Dad coaching is actually a completely separate offer – offered directly through Robert Kiyosaki’s company. Similar to the advanced training courses, while they do provide you with some valuable training – I think it was way overpriced (in my case $7500). Most of the value is in the training material itself which you can read & review on your own. The “coaching” aspect for me did not provide much value. (You get  a 30 minute call with a “coach” each week for about 7 weeks or so).

Ultimately, it’s all good. We live & learn & we keep it moving.

I now have a rental property and I did wholesale two properties. I took a break when I relocated, but am now considering getting started again with wholesaling properties.

 

 Some Good News…

There are other ways to earn income with a considerably lower investment.

Just browse my site for lots of other ways to make money from home.

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Live Life By Design,

Alice Dymally

 

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