How can I make a comeback!

1. I am now 54 years old and have lost all my retirement and savings.  I do not own a home or land.
2. Hi Dan. I am 54 yrs old and so unhappy with my work in corp america for 30+ yrs. I desperately want to make a change and pursue my gifts and passion.
3. My daughter just graduated from high school. Though she’s been mindful of finding a career /vocation/business, she’s still not hearing /sensing any particular calling.
4. How can I get paid a reasonable fee for my art?

“If more information were the answer, we’d all be billionaires and have perfect abs.”  Derek Sivers

Show Notes:

Episode – 07-15-16

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Summary:

In this episode, Dan answers questions from listeners trying to find a new business plan at a variety of different life phases. Listen as Dan gives advice to people who are ready to make a shift in their careers, provides advice to people trying to get out of the corporate world, and helps parents who want to give their kids more direction.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:38 – Preview of Today’s Show on How Can I Make a Comeback
  • I am now 54 years old and have lost all my retirement and savings. I do not own a home or land.
  • Hi Dan. I am 54 years old and so unhappy with my work in corporate America for 30+ years. I desperately want to make a change and pursue my gifts and passion.
  • My daughter just graduated from high school. Though she’s been mindful of finding a career/vocation/business, she’s still not hearing/sensing any particular calling.
  • How can I get paid a reasonable fee for my art?
  • “If more information were the answer, we’d all be billionaires and have perfect abs.” –Derek Sivers
• 05:30 – Justin Jentry’s success story with his podcast
• 06:50 – We share each other’s resources
  • 08:00 – “It’s not competition; it’s collaboration.”
• 09:00 – Podcasting A to Z
• 09:35 – Speak it Forward Boot Camp
• 10:00 – A thank you note to Dan
• 12:15 – From Garbage to Gold book
• 13:30 – Kevin’s note about success stories
• 16:20 – Should I start my own business?
  • 17:05 – “When you go out on your own, there are additional things that have to be dealt with.”
  • 18:20 – “Be realistic…. Create a business plan.”
  • 19:50 – “Why are you in business?”
  • 21:00 – Make a financial plan and an exit plan
• 22:55 – Do you have advice on how to work for someone else and still develop my own brand?
  • 24:00 – Be an independent contractor/freelancer
  • 24:45 – “Be fair and ethical”
  • 27:00 – An example of how one man was mentored as a coach and then made it on his own.
• 28:50 – How can I land a job with such a bad work history?
  • 30:00 – Start making a list of what you do have, not what you’re lacking
  • 31:30 – Find a business plan with low upfront costs
  • 33:45 – The value of integrity at a job
• 35:05 – I want to make a change, but I’m afraid of leaving the corporate world.
  • 36:00 – There are a lot of options for healthcare.
  • 37:10 – Don’t expect a dollar reduction—Going out on your own should mean an income increase
• 40:30 – How can I help my daughter find her career path?
  • 40:50 – College is not a good place to experiment with careers
  • 43:05 – Give your children freedom and flexibility
• 44:00 – How can I make good money on my artwork?
  • 44:50 – The Picasso Principle
  • 46:00 – A story about an artist Dan knows
  • 47:00 – Be creative when you price your art
• 49:15 – Dan closes his podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Starting your own business should never mean a downgrade in pay.
2. College is not the place to try out different careers or lifestyles.
3. Consider the true value of the service or product you provide.

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcasting A to Z – August 1st, 2016 – Use “48 Days” as the code
• Speak it Forward Boot Camp – July 21-23, 2016 – Use “48 Days” as the code
• Business Planning Guide – Dan’s premiere coaching process
• Coaching with Excellence – August 25-26th, 2016
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• The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017
• 48days.com/you – Free Personality Style Overview
• 48Days.com/Mondays – Dan’s 5-step process for dealing with change
• Harrys.com/48Days – for $5.00 off your first purchase of the world’s best shaving blades
• 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
• Raising Creative and Entrepreneurial Kids
• 48Days.com/acres – to be one of our 1000 48 Days Seminar coordinators

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives