Show Notes:

Episode – 07-27-16

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Summary:

In this episode, Dan answers questions from listeners who feel stuck because of geographical location or other circumstances. Dan walks us through a few concerns and teaches that no situation will limit you from finding success. If immigrants can go from having nothing to buying a house with cash in ten years, you can too.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:38 – Preview of Today’s Show on Up-leveling Your Path to Success
  • How can I get past my “inner thermostat setting” that’s holding me back?
  • My kids want to earn money and the chore dollars don’t go very far.
  • I can’t be successful where I live.
  • Can I pay an intern as a contract worker?
  • How do a create an income from my preaching and teaching?
  • “We all have the responsibility to be the leader we wish we had.” — Simon Sinek
• 02:35 – Casper Mattress success story
• 04:05 – Coaching with Excellence in August
• 05:10 — The Ultimate Advantage Cruise
• 05:40 – Immigrants and their success finding jobs
  • 06:00 – They take the jobs people don’t want to do
• 07:10 – Characteristics of immigrants
  • 07:55 – Openness to learn
  • 08:45 – “Do what it takes” mindset
  • 08:55 – Spirit of gratitude
  • 09:00 – Boldness to invest
  • 09:20 – Willingness to delay gratification
  • 09:25 – Remember where you came from
• 10:15 – The fastest growing group of millionaires are Russians
• 10:40 – They find opportunities
  • 11:00 – Junk yards
• 12:40 – Part of the political discussion
• 13:20 – David and Goliath, by Malcom Gladwell
• 13:45 – How can I reprogram my “inner thermostat setting”?
  • 15:20 – Affirmations (Stuart Smalley)
  • 16:30 – Put up affirmations where you will see them everyday
  • 17:05 – Our minds are flooded with negative information
  • 18:00 – The importance of books and learning
  • 18:50 – David Schwartz, The Magic of Thinking Big
  • 19:10 – The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks
  • 19:35 – Spend time with people who are at the level you want to be at
• 20:00 – How can I create multiple streams of income?
  • 20:25 — Dan’s interview with Michael Hyatt
• 21:00 — My kids want to earn money and the chore dollars don’t go very far.
  • 21:50 – net discussions
  • 22:20 — Raising Creative and Entrepreneurial Kids
• 24:50 – I’m in the middle of nowhere, how can I have a successful job?
  • 25:45 – You can be successful regardless of where you live
  • 26:30 – Today’s technology opens you up to customers all over the world.
  • 27:20 – Look at what you do that’s unique.
  • 27:40 – Create valuable content.
  • 27:55 – Don’t restrict yourself because you live in a rural area.
  • 28:10 – The Geography of Genius
  • 29:45 – Be careful about thinking your location will really affect your success.
• 30:20 – I want to start a side business, but I need help with the technical aspects of a business. What are your suggestions?
  • 31:10 – Michelle Hammonds, IT Coach
  • 32:00 – Focus your time on what you’re good at
  • 32:58 – Find someone to help you with what you aren’t necessarily good at.
  • 33:20 – com, [email protected]
• 33:35 – I’m a vocal coach and want to hire an intern. Do I need to apply for an EIN to pay her as an employee?
  • 34:15 – Guidelines for interns
  • 35:00 – A true learning experience
  • 35:30 – Pay them as a contracter
• 35:50 – I’m a minister and love preaching the gospel, but how can I make an income in this field?
  • 36:40 – Being paid for preaching can “muddy the water.”
  • 37:10 – If you have a content area beyond religion, you can develop that.
  • 37:50 – Your passion doesn’t have to become a way to make money.
  • 38:30 – Artists and musicians
  • 40:00 – Give freely, and you’ll have more success.
• 40:20 – What format of a book gives the most profit to the author?
  • 40:35 — Going to the author directly
  • 42:00 – There is a good margin on eBooks
  • 42:10 – Audio books can be more profitable
• 42:40 – I write music with my brother. How feasible would it be to market to people to create original soundtracks for their lives?
  • 43:45 – You need something that’s scalable.
  • 44:15 – Find other ways to make revenue from your music
  • 45:10 – There is a possibility in the field, but you need to expand your idea.
• 45:40 – Look for your talents and other options for employment.
• 47:00 – Dan closes his podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Never say that you’re stuck because of location or circumstances.
2. Look at the characteristics of immigrants and see what you need to change.
3. Find a business model that is scalable and profitable.

Resources Mentioned:

• David and Goliath, by Malcom Gladwell
• The Magic of Thinking Big, by David Schwartz
• The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks
• The Geography of Genius
• com
• Dan’s interview with Michael Hyatt
• Podcasting A to Z – August 1st, 2016 – Use “48 Days” as the code
• Udemy Course on Starting a mastermind
• 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
• Go to casper.com/sleepyoulove – AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you’ve ever slept on
• 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