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Are there successful people who are introverts?

1. I love to write, and I am an effective speaker, but I can’t seem to get the marketing right.
2. Is it reasonable to start a business coaching business?
3. Should I flip houses or be a bookkeeper?

“The road to someday leads to the town of nowhere.”  Tony Robbins

Show Notes:

Episode – 03-18-16

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Summary:

In this episode, Dan keeps the conversation zeroed-in on a quote from Tony Robbins: “The road to Someday leads to the town of Nowhere”. Listen as he tackles a host of tricky questions, discusses the importance of sleep, and shares solutions from his own experience as a wildly successful business coach, author and speaker.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:01 – Preview of today’s topics and questions
  • I love to write, and I am an effective speaker, but I can’t seem to get the marketing?
  • Is it reasonable to start a business coaching business?
  • Should I flip houses or be a bookkeeper?
• 01:20 – Today’s Quote
  • “The road to Someday leads to the town of Nowhere” – Carl Jung
• 02:00 – Today’s theme:
  • Whatever you want to do, start today
• 30 – The importance of sleep
  • Sleep Smarter
  • Feeling Good Podcast
• 06:25 – Today’s resources
  • Grants4all Training Manual
  • Zero to Author
  • Quiet
  • No More Dreaded Mondays
  • 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas
• 03 – Question from Christina: I have a specific idea for a writing project that’s unique, but I don’t have a platform yet. Do I need to build a platform before I propose a book, or can I somehow make my proposal stand out from the crowd?
  • Zero to Author by Steve Scott teaches you how to write successfully for Kindle
  • Build an audience and create a product simultaneously
  • Become so good they can’t ignore you
• 45 – Question from Mark: Can you be successful as an introvert?
  • A lot of successful introverts spend their time going deep in their thinking, not in front of people
  • Susan Cain’s book Quiet
  • Embrace introversion: celebrate who you are
• 30 – Question from Kelly: My daughter went through a traumatic event a few years ago and is ready to share her experience…how does she go about finding the best person to tell her story?
  • Interview people – there are tons of great resources available
• 42– Question from Byron: I just want to thank you for the timely interview last month.
• 30 – Question from Gregory: I’m wanting to start a business on the side of my primary job. What’s the best way to start a business as a second job?
  • Last week’s 48 Days webinar discussed starting a business on the side
  • Brian Tracey’s characteristics of people who become millionaires:
    • They have clear goals
    • They do continuous learning
    • They’re willing to take risk
  • No More Dreaded Mondays
  • 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas
• 45 – Question from Ash: I have a passion for helping people get their finances in order so they can own their own houses. How do I flip houses and become a bookkeeper?
  • Realistically, how long will this process take? Do you need to become a bookkeeper in order to flip houses? How closely are they related?
  • I’d encourage you to go right into flipping houses. You don’t need a penny to start. Partner with people who have some knowledge and expertise and get right into the game.
• 30 – Question from Rene: I’m a former professional-league tennis coach, now an author and leadership coach…I love to write and am an effective speaker but I can’t seem to get the marketing right.
  • Be really clear on your area of expertise: identify what makes you unique
  • Come to Coaching With Excellence and we’ll help you turn your expertise into an effective business model
• 15 – Question from Craig: I have an idea to start a business coaching business. Do you have any ideas about how to get it started?
  • You need something to really set you apart. What’s unique about your business?
• 18 – Upcoming conferences and appearances
  • Launch, Orlando
  • Social Media Marketing World, San Diego
  • Score, Orlando
  • Coaching With Excellence
  • Innovate
  • New Media Europe, London
  • Podcast Movement, Chicago

3 Key Points:

1. Build an audience and a product simultaneously. If you’re an author, be a speaker. If you’re a speaker, start publishing. Develop a following.
2. Know what makes you unique. The most crucial step in starting a business is finding your niche and dominating it.
3. Take risks. Identify what you really want to do, and go for it.

Resources Mentioned:

• Casper – Use code SleepYouLove to get $50 toward any purchase – and free shipping
• Dan’s Coaching Experience – The premiere coaching service offered by Dan
• Raising Entrepreneurial Kids – The latest from Dan on how he raised kids with a passion for entrepreneurship
• com/Mondays – Dan’s 5-step process for dealing with change
• https://www.48days.com/video – If you’re just getting started on the 48 Days process
• The Ultimate Advantage Cruise– February 2017
• 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program– for those wanting to build a high level business in coaching
• Personal Mission Statement– free form to create your own
• com/acres – become one of our 48Days Seminar Coordinators
• Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping
• Innovate – Sanctuary, Franklin, TN  May 26-27^th
• Coaching with Excellence– Sanctuary, Franklin, TN  May 12-13^th
• Launch Conference– Orlando, FL April 3-7^th
• Social Media Marketing World– San Diego, CA April 17-19^th
• New Media Europe– London, England  June 18-19^th
• Podcast Movement– Chicago, IL July 6-8^th
• The Ultimate Advantage Cruise– leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017
• com– use 48Days as the code to get $5.00 off your purchase of Dan’s favorite razor

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives