My parents are amazing?

1. My parents made me pay for an old camera they had.  And they are amazing!
2. My friend and I would like to start a club dedicated to some of our hobbies.
3. After 40 years in sales I’ve been given a severance package.  I’m not old enough to retire.
4. How can my 84 yr-old father market his a “Sounds of Yesteryear” CD?

“If you want to be successful reduce the stress of those around you.” Mark Cuban

Show Notes:

Episode – 06-03-16

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Summary:

In this episode, Dan tackles a whole lot of questions from the 48 Days community, and shares an interview with a unique guest – his 9-year-old granddaughter, on track to making her first $1000 as an entrepreneur. Listen to hear how Clara’s making 80% margins on her first sales, why age isn’t a disadvantage in business, and how to make employers sit up and notice your resume.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:51 – Preview of today’s topics and questions
  • My parents made me pay for an old camera they had. And they are amazing!
  • My friend and I would like to start a club dedicated to some of our hobbies.
  • After 40 years in sales I’ve been given a severance package.  I’m not old enough to retire.
  • How can my 84 yr-old father market his a “Sounds of Yesteryear” CD?
• 01:47 – Today’s Quote
  • “If you want to be successful, reduce the stress of those around you” – Mark Cuban
• 03:44 – Finding solutions: A lesson from Spanish sailors
  • Look for opportunities, not obstacles
• 05:41 – An interview with Dan’s 9-year-old granddaughter Clara
  • Aged 5 or 6, Clara decided she wanted a camera
  • Her parents told her that if she could make $25 she could have their old camera
  • She made and sold muffins at events and at a farmer’s market
  • Clara sold cards based on her artwork at a recent event – and she made $200
  • Clara and her grandmother are publishing a book together
  • Sells books for $10, with an 80% margin
  • Clara is interested in making movies and is already editing using iMovie
  • Check out her website at claralogsdon.com/48Days
• 21:30 – Question from Brian: I’m seeking information on someone mentioned in a previous episode who planned to make money refurbishing computers
  • You need to know what you’re doing – make sure you have the skills
  • The best way to make money is to teach other people to do what you’re doing
• 24:07 – Recording from Ellie: I have a question about someone mentioned previously who has been successful publishing books that are in the public domain
  • The man in question is Aaron Kerr
  • He has a course teaching people how to break into public domain publishing at Timeless Reads. Use the code 48Days to get $48 off.
• 25:34 – Question from Austin: My friend and I are planning on starting a club based around our hobbies. How can we run it like a business?
  • You need to get a business license, which will trigger an occupational tax
  • Keep it simple, and scale up the complexity as you progress
  • Partnerships are easy to start and difficult to unwind. Be careful about going into business with a friend.
  • I would recommend working together but not forming a formal partnership
  • If you start making over $1000 per year, I would recommend starting up an S-corporation
• 32:50 – Question from Jerry: After 40 years in sales I’ve been given a severance package. I’m not old enough to retire. I’m looking for suggestions to market myself to employers as an older person.
  • Age is not a disadvantage. Sales experience is the most valuable skill you could possibly have.
  • What people are going to look at is: “What have you done in the last 5 years?”
  • Recognize that you have some unique value that people younger than you can’t possibly bring
• 37:17 – Question from Josh: What do I do if a company I’m interested in working for has posted a similar position to the one I want online? Do I apply through the website or still follow the 3-step application process?
  • The application form you see online is the same form that 3000 other people have seen
  • You want people to come across your name 3 times. Make sure they notice you and remember you.
  • The purpose of a resume is to get you a conversation
• 41:08 – Question from David: How can my 84 yr-old father market his “Sounds of Yesteryear” CD?
  • David’s father has a CD of sounds from old times – a steam train, an old telephone, and so on.
  • How can he monetise it? Dan would like your ideas. Sent them to [email protected]
• Upcoming conferences and appearances
  • New Media Europe – London, England June 18-19th
  • Podcast Movement – Chicago, IL July 6-8th
  • The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017

 

3 Key Points:

1. To be successful, reduce the stress of the people around you. Make yourself valuable – and know just what skills you bring into the room.
2. Want to make your job applications more successful? Make sure that employers recognize your name. Send a letter of introduction, an application, and a follow-up. Be memorable.
3. Get back to economic basics. If Dan’s 9-year-old granddaughter can start a business, so can you.

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