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November 6, 2009 by Admin
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The Little Extra to Being a Serious Entrepreneur
No matter what you read and no matter what people try to teach you about methods and strategies to become a serious entrepreneur, there really is only one key element that you need to succeed: effort. To make all your efforts worthwhile, you need another key element, and that is focus.
Lose By an Inch or Win By a Mile
Sometimes the chance for success or failure to become a serious entrepreneur passes by quicker than the blink of an eye. It could be that one inquiry that you chose not to answer, or one customer whom you did not take the time to build a relationship with. There are even times that you may actually be turning away an opportunity that could turn your life around for what seemed like a better deal at that time.
There is a saying that opportunity knocks only once, but in some cases, it just stands by the door without even knocking. If you’re going to give being a business owner a shot, you might as well put your back into it and give it all you’ve got.
Second Nature
It’s really not that hard to give the extra effort, if you have the right mindset, and that is the mindset of a serious entrepreneur. Here are a few things that you should always keep in mind:
- Treat all your customers or clients well. It does not matter whether they are buying thousands of dollars worth of products, or just a single item. Value their input, and treat one as well as the other. While it is a good practice to be reasonable, there are times that you have to stand your ground, and if you are able to do this with tact and grace, you will realize that there is almost always a way to compromise.
- Always see the big picture. The common problem with new business owners is that they dwell too much on one detail (commonly making profits) and miss the part of how each little thing is related to the other. The sum of the business will always be worth more than its parts, and this is something that a serious entrepreneur should always keep in mind.
- Play right and play fair. Don’t be the rotten apple that ruins the whole barrel. There is a difference between making money and wanting everything for yourself. In the end, you will be doing a disservice to yourself and the entire industry.
In all of these acts, the important thing is that you are sincere and that you have genuine concern for your clients, as well as the industry in general. The bottom line is not just about dollars and cents because businesses do not run on money alone.
Take a look at this video to see how you can apply the principal to your entrepreneur mindset:
Wishing you major health, wealth and happiness!
P.S. Mike Dillard is an industry icon. Mike’s Magnetic Sponsoring is indispensable as an Internet marketer. I refer to his products daily. At least check out his FREE Bootcamp videos at his site.
Mike has always said that if had to choose the one way to generate leads
above all others, it would definitely be PPC. The free training videos are worth taking a look at PPC Domination.
Serious Entrepreneurs Make Mistakes…But They Never Lose Focus
It is never a question of potential. You can be a serious entrepreneur if you focus, have the stamina, and are willing to make the necessary moves to succeed. It is not necessarily about the amount of work that you have done, either; it is about the effect of that effort towards achieving your goals.
Make Your Efforts Count
If you are starting to feel like you are running around in circles but getting nothing done, it may be because you are. It’s time to get off that hamster wheel and start moving with real direction to get the results you need from all your work and be the serious entrepreneur that you can be.
Here are a few ways to help you realize your dreams:
- Stop everything that you are doing and evaluate them in terms of effectiveness and results.
- Work with what you have. Remember that only a bad worker blames his tools.
- Be ready to take some hits. Things will not always work as planned, and you can’t always be ready with contingencies.
- Ask for help if you need it. Take it if it is being offered.
These are the things that will help you trim down your workload and help you concentrate your efforts towards work that will end in good results and make the world take you seriously as a serious entrepreneur.
Stick to the Plan
You can compromise on your plan of action and adjust your moves to the demands of the market, but NEVER compromise your goals. Doing that would be like changing directions mid-flight; and if you make the wrong turn, you could end up crashing. If you want to achieve something, you must always keep that goal in sight.
Having a plan means you can minimize your risks, although it will be impossible to get rid of them altogether. That is why you have to learn to roll with the punches and learn from your mistakes. Accept the fact, too, that you will be making some mistakes…you just don’t want to make too many of them. Never act rashly or impulsively; costly mistakes are hard to correct, and it will make you look unprofessional.
Know What Your “Why” Is
If you are starting to doubt if your plans are working, remind yourself often why you are doing this and see how your current plans will bring you closer to your goals. Always set your compass as if the magnet is your goal and you are heading north.
This is the path to your future as a serious entrepreneur, and you should not shy away from it.
Wishing you major health, wealth and happiness!
P.S. Mike Dillard absolutely is one guru to follow. Mike’s Magnetic Sponsoring is indispensable as an Internet marketer. I refer to his products daily. At least check out his FREE Bootcamp videos at his site.
Mike has always said that if had to choose the one way to generate leads
above all others, it would definitely be PPC. The free training videos are worth taking a look at PPC Domination.
You CAN’T Be the Jack of All Trades and Be a Successful Entrepreneur!
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Jack of all trades, master of none.”
Well, if you’re finding that you’re feeling overwhelmed with all that you have to do to be successful in internet marketing, the problem may be that you’re trying to do everything yourself.
To make matters worse, you’re asking yourself, “Why am I working so hard and not making any money?”
How do you think the big-wig gurus are doing it? Well, let me tell you right now they are not sitting behind the computer screen for 18+ hours slaving over all the tasks that are needed to make an online business successful.
They know that to scale their Internet Marketing business to a profitable level, they will have to outsource at some point. Rather than lose focus by tending to the time-consuming, tedious things (which cannot be ignored), they train people to become proficient in these areas.
As a result, top earning marketers get to keep their minds on the big picture. Outsourcing is not a crutch that you can do without, but rather, a helping hand when you need it most.
My business started to take off when we did two things: focus on what I did best and hire the most competent people I could afford to do everything else.
Realistically speaking, this is not a possibility for most newbies. My advice is NOT to outsource until you at least know how to do everything yourself; otherwise you won’t be able to teach someone to handle the tasks you don’t want or need to do, and you won’t know if they’re doing it correctly.
As your online business takes off, take a portion of your earnings and invest it in people…talk about great ROI (return on investment)!! Our economy may be in the toilet right now, but investing in people to help grow your business is the best place to put your money right now.
My good friend and mentor Howie Schwartz often says that his greatest strength is outsourcing: he surrounds himself with the best in the world…the best copywriters, the best web designers, the best coders and programmers – and then the best project managers to manage everything. That leaves him to envision his next project and set the wheels in motion to make it all happen.
Most are not financially able to scale their efforts on that level, but you can start small…I always say, “Why spend a whole week tending to a $20 problem?” Decide today that you’re going to give up control on ONE task, however minor it may be, and let an expert handle it.
Wishing you major health, wealth, and happiness!
P.S. Mike Dillard absolutely is one guru to follow. Mike’s Magnetic Sponsoring is indispensible as an Internet marketer. I refer to his products daily. At least check out his FREE Bootcamp videos at his site.
Mike has always said that if had to choose the one way to generate leads
above all others, it would definitely be PPC. The free training videos are worth taking a look at PPC Domination.
“FAILING AT NETWORK MARKETING? IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT!”
I know if you are reading this right now, it’s because you want more out of life…spending more time with family, being able to experience all those things you’ve put on hold for that elusive “someday”.
You may have tried your hand at network marketing and failed…maybe more than once…but you’re not ready to jump ship yet.
Mark Cuban, American billionaire entrepreneur, said regarding failure:
It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you almost get it right. No one is going to know or care about your failures, and neither should you. All you have to do is learn from them and those around you because… All that matters in business is that you get it right once. Then everyone can tell you how lucky you are.
The key concept here is LEARN. Interestingly enough, marketing guru Philip Kotler said that “marketing takes a day to learn but unfortunately a lifetime to master.”
Network marketing is an often misunderstood business, and what I teach my team is that one of the primary differences between the top income earners and those who fail in network marketing is the ability to answer the most common questions consistently asked by potential prospects.
If you were never taught how to answer a few basic questions, I’m going to teach you how to address the top three information gathering questions usually asked by applicants.
Most people when facing new situations are afraid of failing. If you learn how to effectively answer the most commonly asked questions, you will succeed in business.
1. Can people really make money at network marketing?
ANSWER: Yes, but the only people who do are those who treat this like a business and work at it every day. Our company provides excellent training, and I will be there to help you succeed; but ultimately the success or failure of your business is up to you. So, are you ready to start making money?
2. How much time will this require?
ANSWER: That will depend upon your goals. If you would like to make a few dollars a month, you could probably invest five hours a week or less. However, if you want to develop a full time income, so that you can fire your boss and enjoy more time freedom, then you will need to invest at least 15 hours a week. The great part is that we have tools that will help you leverage that time. Let’s take a look at those tools and then your schedule to see if this is going to work for you.
3. Does this require sales?
ANSWER: This one is a bit tricky. First I will ask: “Do you enjoy sales?” If they say “no” then I respond, “That’s great because you don’t have to be salesperson in order to succeed. This is a business of sharing information, and we have great tools that will present the products/services and business to your candidates. All you do is work with those who are interested.”
Now, if they say that they like sales, I say, “That’s great. People who are good at sales often do very well in this business.”
Successful Network Marketing isn’t some secret that only a few select individuals are privy to. Never lose sight of this fact: you’re dealing with people, real people. Listen to them; build a rapport with them; answer all their questions and gain their trust.
Dedicated to Your Success,
