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My parents are amazing?
- 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?
“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:
- To be successful, reduce the stress of the people around you. Make yourself valuable – and know just what skills you bring into the room.
- 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.
- 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 26-27th
- Coaching with Excellence– Sanctuary, Franklin, TN May 12-13th
- Launch Conference– Orlando, FL April 3-7th
- Social Media Marketing World– San Diego, CA April 17-19th
- 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
- 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