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Why the World needs Financial Planners
The fallout from the global financial crisis and continued uncertainty has made most clients nervous about the security of their investments. It’s made financial planners even more nervous with falling investment values and fear of losing clients in such volatile markets.

Are You Living Two Paychecks Away from Homelessness ?
There is a disturbing new trend sweeping America. Cities of homeless people are springing up in middle American towns all over the country. The people who populate these tent cities are not reckless or careless people with no self control. These are formerly hard working Americans who have lost their homes and lost their jobs. With homeless shelters overflowing, their only option is to pitch a tent and live in it.

The 'dark' side of selling - buyer beware
In the world of sales there has always been the following advice for customers and for good reason: Buyer beware Read the fine print If it's too good to be true then it is And so on. As much as I advocate for and encourage healthy, trust based, open transparent customer relationships I am fully aware of the ‘dark side' in the profession of sales. In my travels, sadly I hear of many stories about people being ripped off and taken advantage of often with no idea about what is happening to them until it's too late. All under the guise of selling.
Does Your Title Box You In?
Too many people, when introducing themselves to new contacts, are allowing potential prospects to box them into a preconceived belief about what they do based on their title. Learn how to use a vague title to solicit deeper interest and a highjacking of your brand.
Why Financial Planners and Mortgage Brokers Need to Wake Up and Dream
Too many Mortgage Brokers and Financial Planners are working too hard doing the wrong things.. They are bogged down focussing on paperwork, compliance and technical matters rather than what clients are really interested in... dreams, goals, hope, security, peace of mind... It's time for all good planners to wake up and start dreaming...
How Experts Are Born
Let’s talk about becoming an expert. First of all, what is an expert and why is it important for you? As an Entrepreneur, positioning yourself as an Expert allows you to become a big fish in a small pond, you don’t need to be known all over the world to make money, you just need to be known in your specific niche. Think of it like cream rising to the top, people begin to know and trust the real estate agent that has a column in the newspaper and was interviewed on TV, or has a real estate TV Show in their local area. Often times, increasing your status to being the Expert in your specific field, can earn you 100,000 to over 1,000,000 in products and services sold annually. Customers come to you because you’ve earned the reputation as being the “best” in your field.

Top 10 Reasons Why Most People Don't Invest in Real Estate
During these sometime stressful economic times, many people are currently experiencing massive uncertainty about their financial situation and don’t know what to do about it, or how to fix it. Diversifying in mutual funds is often recommended by top analysts when the market is sluggish. However, as stated throughout ‘Top 10 Reasons Why Most People Don’t Invest in Real Estate’ which is backed up with statistics and figures to support ist findings, investing in mutual funds may not be in your best interest. In fact, it could lead to a rapidly depleting retirement fund. Inflation can quickly eat into your investment capital if it’s not invested in the right vehicle or produ The ‘Top 10 Reasons Why Most People Don’t Invest in Real Estate’ report details where in the world inflation is quickly eating into people’s life necessities.
Changing Your Mind for True Wealth: How Do You Know When You've Really Done It?
You already know that it's smart to invest, look for different strategies, and let go of your old safe ways of thinking around money. Blah, blah, blah.

Personal Branding: How to Market and Position Yourself
The problem is that most people bungle their best opportunity to position themselves in their client's mind by using their title or occupation to answer the “What do you do?” question. Depending on the type of business you are in, each time that question is asked, it could be worth thousands of dollars. When you position yourself by title or occupation, you put yourself into a box that at least half the people you meet, will never care to open.
BE AN EXPERT IN YOUR OWN LIFE
To be experts in managing our lives, and therefore to take back the power of choice, we need to know ourselves. We need to be clear about what motivates us, what we aspire to be, what energizes us and what drains us, what moves us toward our goals and what gets in the way.

Standing Under The Umbrella And STILL Getting Wet Make More Money Making a Name for Yourself
Calling all realtors, financial planners, insurance brokers, multi-level & network marketers, and anyone else who works in the precarious and often misunderstood position of operating under a large company brand umbrella yet operating as a separate business unto itself. You may find that you’re standing under the umbrella and you’re still getting wet— not enjoying the unlimited personal and financial rewards that business opportunity offers.
5 Financial Mistakes That Can Put You Out of Business -- And How to Avoid Them
Don't make these deadly mistakes; they can cost you your company. In this economy, you need to be even more careful.

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China's Boomtowns
The current National Geographic has a fascinating feature on capitalism in China's boomtowns, cities like Lishui that are growing so fast that city planners have razed 108 hilltops to accomodate the runaway growth.

Standing Under The Umbrella And STILL Getting Wet Make More Money Making a Name for Yourself
Calling all realtors, financial planners, insurance brokers, multi-level & network marketers, and anyone else who works in the precarious and often misunderstood position of operating under a large company brand umbrella yet operating as a separate business unto itself. You may find that you’re standing under the umbrella and you’re still getting wet— not enjoying the unlimited personal and financial rewards that business opportunity offers.
Why Financial Planners and Mortgage Brokers Need to Wake Up and Dream
Too many Mortgage Brokers and Financial Planners are working too hard doing the wrong things.. They are bogged down focussing on paperwork, compliance and technical matters rather than what clients are really interested in... dreams, goals, hope, security, peace of mind... It's time for all good planners to wake up and start dreaming...
Why the World needs Financial Planners
The fallout from the global financial crisis and continued uncertainty has made most clients nervous about the security of their investments. It’s made financial planners even more nervous with falling investment values and fear of losing clients in such volatile markets.

7 Questions to Ask if Your Business is Struggling
Are you one of the many small businesses whose market has dried up? Some industries that I've seen hit particularly hard are financial advisors, consultants, graphic designers, event planners, photographers, catering companies, esoteric retailers and many others that depend on discretionary expenditures. For some entrepreneurs it may mean cutting both their business and personal expenditures to the bare bone. Continuing to pursue a declining or over-saturated market is only going to put you closer to the edge. When there are a lot more suppliers than there are customers something has to give. It's time for some strategic decisions and action.
Business Planning – how should I handle financials?
One of the most important yet challenging components of a business plan is the financial section. Many first time business planners are overwhelmed by the prospect of converting their business intentions into financial analysis. For many business plans, this section is often provided by a consultant or financial service provider (eg. Accountant).
4 Ways to Build Financial Confidence
Imagine feeling a strong sense of financial confidence. What would this look like for you? Financial confidence means that you are, without a doubt, in control of your financial life, you know what decisions are the rights ones and you make them with clarity and definiteness, and you have total belief and trust in yourself to achieve all your financial desires. Learn 4 ways you can build financial confidence in your life to begin feeling more empowered!
4 Most Important Members of Your Financial Team
When it comes to your financial success, there are certain professionals who should definitely be on your financial team. They include an accountant, estate lawyer, financial coach and financial advisor. These professionals play an important role in helping you achieve your money goals. Here’s why each professional can be an asset on your financial team:
4 Ways to Increase Your Financial IQ
Having a high financial IQ means the most when it comes to your financial success. A high financial IQ means you make smart financial decisions and take the right action to better your financial circumstances. Here are four ways to begin building your financial IQ today!:
The Ultimate Financial Plan
Recent turbulence in the financial markets has caused us all to question our financial plans. We are bombarded daily with advertisements and sales pitches from self-proclaimed experts, financial gurus, and all manner of miracle money managers wanting to sell us their financial plans. Buying someone else's financial plan is much like buying someone else's shirt. Odds are it won't fit, you won't like it, and the process is somewhat distasteful.

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