Your success is guaranteed – if you do this “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are for conservative people who just want to protect the money they already have.  I will describe the only investing strategy I recommend if you want to exponentially increase your income — investing in yourself. It will work for you whether you are employed or in your own business.  It will work whether you make $10/hr or $1 million/yr.   Can I use this principle if I’m only making $12/hr? What two books should I start with for my personal success library? I can’t even pay my bills – how can I do this? When can I stop investing in my own growth? “Poor People Have Big TVs. Rich People Have Big Libraries.” Jim Rohn — Tweet This Show Notes: Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller sets this week off with a solution to the question, “How can I achieve success now?” His response—investing in your own self-development. Dan describes the value of spending 3-5% of your income on your own personal development. This can range from buying a few valuable books a month, to joining an online course, all the way to signing up for the most prestigious self-development retreats with highly esteemed coaches. Regardless of what your budget can afford, the return on your own personal development will always outweigh that initial cost. Tune in find out the value of investing in yourself, today. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days     Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:13 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Your Success is Guaranteed – If You Do This” “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” That’s great advice from Brian Tracy. “I’m going to show you the formula that can double or triple your income. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds are for conservative people who just want to protect the money they already have. I will describe the only investing strategy I recommend if you want to exponentially increase your income. It will work for you whether you are employed or in your own business. It will work whether you make $10/hr or $1 million/yr.” Can I use this principle if I’m only making $12/hr? What two books should I start with for my personal success library? I can’t even pay my bills – how can I do this? When can I stop investing in my own growth? “Poor people have big TVs.—rich people have big libraries.” – Jim Rohn 03:22 – Investing in self-development is the most valuable investment 03:46 – Improving yourself is where you want to start to improve your life 04:42 – Every week, Dan gets messages from people who are not happy with their jobs 05:55 – Dan uses wild turkeys as an illustration 07:28 – Success can have a short cut 08:11 – Dan attended the Tribe Conference a few weeks ago 08:31 – Dan goes to conferences to invest in his self-development 09:46 – Some people tend to invest in things instead of themselves 10:37 – Commit to your own self-development and let Dan know the results 11:09 – “Here is a rule that will guarantee your success – and possibly make you rich: Invest 3 percent of your income back into yourself.” 12:13 – Dan is confident that there are ways to make the 3% a budget item 13:12 – Start reading books like, See You at the Top and How to Win Friends & Influence People 13:30 – Start your own success library 14:59 – Income from $15/hour yields a monthly $72 self development budget 16:09 – Write down your income and identify things you already do to invest in your growth 17:16 – “Reach beyond what you think you can afford” 18:26 – If you can afford it, schedule sessions with coaches 18:39 – When Dan went through the most horrific financial experience of his life, he started reading books again 18:48 – He was 40 years old and hundreds of thousands in debt 19:04 – He started reading and listening to positive books and material, 2 hours per day 19:38 – 5% of $65K/year can afford you to get an online course program 20:51 – 5% of $100K/year can afford you health coaches, art classes, and getaways to review your annual goals 21:50 – 5% of $150K/year can do classes at Oxford, trips, and other personal enrichment activities 23:07 – 5% of $300K annually can afford you week-long spiritual retreats 23:22 – 5% of $600K can afford high-end retreats with Tony Robbins, Brendon Burchard, or Dan Sullivan 24:02 – Dan shares a story from his mastermind 24:53 – Dan and his wife just got back from the cruise 26:47 – $1M equates to $50K for a self-development budget – you can try Joe Polish’s Genius Network and go to some other retreats 27:23 – Darren Hardy also finds it challenging to find ways to personally invest in himself 28:48 – If Dan stops learning, he’ll be of no use to anybody 29:02 – Dan detests going to the mall 29:27 – Investing in knowledge is something Dan spends money on 30:11 – Spending vs. Investing 30:34 – Dan expects you to get 10x back from that investment 31:32 – Purchasing material things leads to depreciation 31:51 – “Reach beyond what you think you can afford” 32:21 – Dan describes the principle on which he launched the 48 Days Eagles site 33:02 – You don’t have to invest in 48 Days but Dan wants to know where you will invest your 5% 33:46 – Dan knows that putting a stop on the investment means stopping his own personal growth 34:40 – Ask Dan the ways in which he invests the 5% 35:15 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Reading is a great way to invest in yourself that is also budget conscious. Investing 3% to 5% of your income into yourself can yield to a lot more opportunities and growth. Material things lead to depreciation—self-development leads to appreciation. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to audible.com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Your success is guaranteed – if you do this appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Are my skills and specialized job training appreciated by anyone? Many of you have job training in specific areas.  That can give you an advantage or make you feel trapped.  The key is to draw a line in the sand and take a fresh look at what unique skills you have, what kind of environments you most enjoy, and what are your recurring dreams.  It may confirm what you’re doing now, or it may alert you that a change is needed.  There are too many options to feel trapped.   If I work overtime I’m neglecting my family, if don’t work overtime I’m neglecting my employer and our only source of income. I finished graduate school with a 3.9 GPA; isn’t that worth something? I have two career ideas that don’t quite mesh, and would like to know which one might prove to be more successful. Can I approach a company with a “thank you for not hiring me” note as a lead in? How can I learn what I need to do to start a lawn mowing business? “Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” – Teddy Roosevelt —  Tweet This  Summary: In this episode, Dan talks about how there is always a solution, even with those who feel trapped by their work and life circumstances. Dan addresses listeners’ questions as they share the various ways in which they feel they are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Our attitudes and mindsets are often our greatest barriers and Dan explains the things we say to ourselves that can either empower or disempower us. Tune in to find out how we always have a choice and opportunity to leverage the skills we have and also, the importance of showing appreciation to anyone who provides us a service. Sponsored By:FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days , just enter 48 days.  Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:35 – Dan starts the podcast 01:01 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 01:16 – Dan asks, are my skills appreciated by anyone? 01:54 – Preview of today’s show If I work overtime, I’m neglecting my family, If I don’t work overtime I’m neglecting my employer and our only source of income. I finished graduate school with a 3.9 GPA, isn’t that worth something? I have two career ideas that don’t mesh and would like to know which one might prove to be more successful. Can I approach a company with a thank you for not hiring me as a lead in? How can I learn what I need to do to start a lawn mowing business? 02:59 – Teddy Roosevelt said, “Far better to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat” 03:34 – We must keep track of our progress as we go along in our projects 04:00 – FreshBooks has a new version of their cloud accounting software 04:58 – Dan commends those who have claimed their FreshBooks free trial 05:27 – Kenneth says, In 2013, I was laid off due to the stalled economy and since then I have been in and out of contract work with little sign of stable full-time work. Also I’m a caregiver for my wife. I’m becoming short on creative ideas as to how to change my career for the better. 06:21 – Dan commends Kenneth for being the caregiver for his family 07:29 – Take the two pronged approach – focus on having your core career and make the entrepreneurial side 10% 08:11 – Jamie says, if I work overtime, I’m neglecting my family. If I don’t work overtime, I’m neglecting my employer and our only source of income. My current employer is 1 hour 15 minutes away from my home. I’d like to get a job closer to home but the jobs around here pay half of what I am making. We can’t afford moving closer to my employer. I’d like to start a business on the side but I don’t have the time or energy. 09:22 – You have to be careful in saying you are trapped or have no choice 10:35 – Dan sent a copy of the 10th anniversary edition of 48 Days to the Work You Love to Jamie and told him to look inward 11:20 – Ask yourself why you are living where you are 12:38 – Michael says, my ADD is kicking in and if I have to narrow my focus, it is developing my brand new blog and my t-shirt line through Tee Spraying. My family is struggling financially, but this is my passion and I have to do this. I miss the 48 Days crowd and I’m considering the 48 Days Eagles group for guidance and group support. Can you recommend a book about self-investment? 14:30 – See You at the Top by Zig Ziglar 12:50 – How to Win Friends and Influence People 14:59 – Next week’s episode is about self-investment 15:15 – Lots of people are moving to 48 Days Eagles 15:45 – Invest 3% of your income back into improving yourself 16:12 – Buy books or subscribe to magazines 16:45 – Dan knows someone who invested $24,000 for one day, but has gotten him a $300,000 return increase in income 07:14 – Dez does caricatures and wants to go to a workshop that Tom Richmond of Mad Magazine is doing. He lives in Australia and the workshop is in Minnesota. Dez put up a go fund me campaign. 18:15 – Dan advises Dez that it was not a good plan and suggested that she use her skills to fund her trip 19:00 – Dan shares what Matthew Miller does to sell his paintings 19:27 – Tracy Latham also does caricatures by going to live venues 20:02 – Dez’ website is 500 Bad Caricatures 21:00 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast or email him at – AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com 21:16 – Jeremy says, I have applied to dozens of jobs in the paralegal industry. Any ideas for a job that can support my wife and son? Isn’t my 3.9 GPA worth something? 23:30 – The real world does not care about your GPA, it cares about the results you can give 24:00 – Dan does not understand why Jeremy is not getting any interviews 24:29 – Make your resume read in a way that will make people want to meet you 25:10 – Be watchful of your thoughts of feeling like a victim 25:24 – “I deserve” is the most disempowering thing you can say, “I’m responsible” is the most empowering thing you can say 25:54 – Don’t negate the value of what you have done academically and draw from that 26:45 – Eliza says, I wanted to sell my photography online, but the internet in our area is slow and has a data cap. Would it still be possible to sell my photography online or do I need to find another resource? 27:10 – Look into using your phone as a hotspot and keep exploring your new internet options 27:41 – Yes, you can still sell your photography online 28:04 – Dan shares his story about their internet connection 29:53 – Six months from now, I’m going to have options that I don’t have now 30:02 – Let Dan know if you have any ideas on how he or Eliza can get better internet 30:17 – Christie says, I have two careers that don’t mesh and would like to know which one would be more successful. The first one is to write more children’s non-fiction. I’ve already written one book 14 years ago, had it published and sold over 40,000 copies. I wonder if there’s potential to build on having only written one book. The other idea is starting a wellness lifestyle blog. I am an INFJ. 31:30 – 40,000 copies is a feat and puts you in a tiny percentage 31:44 – You can build on your success, but it also has to stand on its own 33:34 – The two choices are not either/or, you can do both 34:02 – You can also build an audience in the wellness blog 34:20 – Troy says, Can I send a “thank you note” to the company that did not hire me because it helped me develop my skills? 35:51 – Dan loves the uniqueness of it and thinks it will stand out 36:16 – David says, what do I need to do to start a lawn mowing business? 36:32 – Dan sent David a digital copy of his business planning guide 37:21 – Yes, you need a business plan 38:12 – Dan talks about the 4 key components of a business plan 39:33 – Track all your business expenses 40:13 – Dan went on a cruise and spent a week in Florida and these are all deductible expenses 41:16 – Get a business license and open a bank account for your business 42:05 – Start as a sole proprietorship and then move to an LLC because it can protect yourself from a liability 43:11 – After getting an LLC, sit down with an accountant or a lawyer, but only do that once the money is coming in 43:43 – Richard asks, I’ve been an automotive technician for 30+ years and looking for advice to transition into something else. There is a lot of negativity on the internet about automotive technicians. I would like to see more help for us people in the blue-collar fields. 44:10 – Dan has a lot of respect for automotive technicians 45:28 – Dan shares a story about their supplemental insurance plans and Carol, the lady that helped them with it 45:46 – When Dan picked out his supplements, he didn’t have to pay because of the plan he had and sent pecans to Carol to thank her 46:27 – Carol responded to Dan and said that is the first time she received a heartfelt thank you note from any of her clients 47:20 – Dan encourages Richard to hold his head high and give people great service and Dan promises to do his part by showing appreciation to the work they are doing 47:41 – Check out 48 Days Eagles 47:50 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: You are not trapped, remember that you always have a choice. “I deserve” is the most disempowering thing you can say. “I’m responsible” is the most empowering thing you can say. Showing appreciation for a service you received in ANY industry goes a long way. Resources Mentioned: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com 500BadCaricatures.com – listener website Dan’s Business Planning Guide The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Are my skills appreciated by anyone? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

“I almost got the job” – why little things make a difference My son-in-law beat out every other applicant for a desirable position.  When he asked why he was given the opportunity, rather than the many who had better credentials and work history, the hiring manager said he was the only one who stood up when she walked in the job interview room.  How interesting – the little things that make us stand out – good or bad.  Listen to my interview with Andy Andrews on his new book – The Little Things. Should I care that my son wears his hat backwards? I have considered writing a book and a blog about our caregiving experiences, but finding work has taken a higher priority. Isn’t Luck a big part of being successful? How would you like to be a “People Walker?” “Not all of us can do great things.  But we can all do small things with great love.” — Mother Teresa – Tweet This Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller interviews Andy Andrews, one of his friends, and author of the new book, The Little Things: Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff. Listen as Dan and Andy dive into the importance of giving importance to the little things as they share a number of success stories from avid listeners. Sponsored By:  FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days       Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:40 – Preview of Today’s Show on “I almost got the job” – why little things make a difference My son-in-law beat out every other applicant for a desirable position. When he asked why he was given the opportunity, rather than the many who had better credentials and work history, the hiring manager said he was the only one who stood up when she walked in the interview room.  How interesting – the little things that make us stand out – good or bad.  Listen to my interview with Andy Andrews on his new book – The Little Things. Should I care that my son wears his hat backwards? I have considered writing a book and a blog about our caregiving experiences, but finding work has taken a higher priority. Isn’t Luck a big part of being successful? How would you like to be a “People Walker?” “Not all of us can do great things. But we can all do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa 03:01 – Matt says, I’ve been a listener since 2011, but it’s only been last year that I’ve truly found direction—I realized I’m equally obsessed with art and fitness 03:35 – Matt started to do live paintings and sell them on the spot 04:24 – Look at Matt’s works at MatthewMillerArt 05:22 – Dan loves what Matt does 05:37 – Dan plays an audio clip from Ray 05:47 – He attended Coaching with Excellence one year ago 05:58 – A success update 05:59 – Ray took 6 to 8 months to launch a podcast called, Game Changing Dads 06:17 – Ray’s goal was to have 1 paying client 06:27 – That week, he got 3 new coaching clients 06:50 – Congratulations on taking action! 07:29 – Dan got a note from Giovanna Allison, a coach from 48 days 07:32 – She just left the bank and the manager came out to get her business card 07:37 – The manager wanted to hire her as a coach 08:08 – Live a life that other people want to emulate 08:24 – Tim says, I thought I’d go back to the corporate arena after working for myself in various ventures over the past decade 08:36 – He only lasted 3 months in his new position because of corporate minded colleagues 08:50 – Tim emailed his past clients and colleagues informing them that he was going back on his own 08:57 – He did it without a website, but with paying clients 09:15 – Tim hopes to meet Dan live in Tennessee 09:57 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan 10:40 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 11:53 – Frank sent a note: There’s a guy in L.A. who will go for a walk with you for $7/mile 12:44 – Income is all around you in today’s environment 12:50 – Chris sent a note, I would value your opinion on my writing if you have time to visit my blog 13:46 – Dan tried to find the blog but couldn’t find it 14:22 – Do something to make your blog stand out 14:31 – Dan suggests building a brand name around the blog 15:25 – What living through writing takes is – 10% writing skills and 90% marketing skills 16:51 – When Dan writes, he draws people to his website 17:08 – Writing itself is just a fancy business card 18:42 – Dan just got a royalty cheque 19:18 – Earnings from royalties are nice, but it’s not enough to afford a house to live in or a car to drive 20:04 – Use your writing to introduce people to channels where you could earn 20:24 – People who make writing a living is very rare 21:10 – Dan’s friend, Ken Abraham is a ghost writer 22:35 – Dan plays his interview with Andy Andrews 23:00 – Andy has a new book, The Little Things: Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff 23:23 – Noticing little things is something everybody can do – which is important in creating results 23:51 – Andy is just your ordinary guy 24:21 – Andy realized the key to getting results are those tiny little things 24:54 – He started writing it down for his children 25:43 – Learn to compete at a level that competitors can’t even fathom 26:34 – Be good at your industry fundamentals, but learn to compete while everyone else is standing around—this will make all the difference 27:23 – Dan mentions Giovanni’s story with the bank manager 28:44 – “No matter the industry, the product is YOU” 29:18 – Everybody competes the same way 30:23 – Everybody wants to make a difference, but nobody is willing to be different 30:28 – Dan shares the meeting he had with one of Andy’s sons 30:54 – Dan commends Andy for raising sons who are willing to be different 31:38 – People already made the norm of how things are done 32:18 – You have to understand that there are people who do things differently 33:26 – Andy’s son Austin “doesn’t wear his hat backwards” and runs two businesses 33:55 – Being different is not right nor wrong 34:15 – 30% of adults think being different is disrespectful 34:40 – Be aware that being different is already cutting a percentage off your market 36:16 – It’s amazing for Andy to be aware of what the small things can do 36:51 – Any masterpiece created is created with small things 37:48 – “The sunset was there – whether or not you noticed it” 38:26 – Perspective is an odd thing 38:37 – The deeper truth—perspective is not about how you see a thing but how you choose to see a thing 39:46 – Our thinking determines every choice we make 40:08 – There’s no such thing as luck, it’s a myth 40:20 – It’s sad that people tend to talk about luck 41:04 – You don’t need luck 41:23 – Little things promise bigger things to come 41:55 – Andy’s book is The Little Things: Why You Should Sweat the Small Stuff 43:10 – Get the free audio of the 1st three chapters of Andy Andrews The Little Things 43:54 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 44:22 – In the next 2 weeks, Dan will talk about the value of investing in yourself 45:06 – What are you doing to invest in yourself? 45:22 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 45:59 – Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego 46:13 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Learning only becomes effective if you take action and apply it. It is not right or wrong to be different – embrace it. Perspective is not about how you see something, but more about how you choose to see something.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward For free audio of 1st three chapters of Andy Andrews The Little Things The People Walker – short video Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post “I almost got the job” – why little things make a difference appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

I’ve got a PhD but no JoB  I’ve got B.S., and MBA, a PhD, a DDS – and no job. My heart breaks every time I see these painful letters.  Typically the writer has a mountain of student loan debt, the embarrassment of no job, and few marketable skills.  In this episode I talk about redefining “education” and getting degrees for the personal experience, not for the “job.” I have a dream to help divorced moms When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search? I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing. My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career – what do I put on a resume? “Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” — Napoleon Hill, motivational author  – Tweet This Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller discusses the difficulty in finding work from two ends of a spectrum; being overeducated to not having any formal education at all. He also speaks to the listener who wants to turn their passion to help others into a career and whether it’s plausible to monetize these desires in the first place. Tune in as Dan describes what it takes to be able to give to others and why showcasing your skills and abilities can be more advantageous that showcasing your education in today’s job market. Sponsored By:  FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days       Time Stamped Show Notes: 02:09 – Preview of Today’s Show on I’ve got a PHd with no Job… I’ve got B.S., and MBA, a PhD, a DDS, and no job. My heart breaks everytime I see these painful letters. Typically the writer has a mountain of student loan debt, the embarrassment of no job, and few marketable skills.  In this episode, I talk about redefining “education” and getting degrees for the personal experience, not for the “job.” I have a dream to help divorced moms When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search? I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing. My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career – what do I put on a resume? “Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” – Napoleon Hill, motivational author 03:55 – Kris sent his success story, he just launched his website Visual Faith Works 05:20 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:34 – Andrea says, I have a dream to help divorced moms 06:50 – Andrea is a newly divorced mom of 3 06:58 – She was married for 20 years 07:01 – Trying to find a job and looking for a house to rent was NOT easy 07:20 – Through the process, Andrea saw the needs and struggles of newly divorced single moms and wants to help 07:34 – No support groups or programs are available for divorced moms 07:54 – Andrea wants to help, support and equip them 08:34 – She made a study guide to remind women that they’re cherished, enough, worthy and loved 08:52 – Andrea doesn’t know where to begin 09:34 – What we do best comes out of our toughest experiences 10:17 – The kind of help you can give and provide will evolve 10:29 – Don’t expect your heart for service to be your source of income 11:17 – First thing is to put yourself on a solid ground 12:17 – Fill your own cup before you give to others 12:26 – A note from Nicola, I’m a marriage and divorce transformation specialist 13:33 – Nicola’s websites are: com and purepeacecoaching.com 14:05 – Make your desire to help people 10% of what you do, not 100% 14:11 – David says, When is it better to simply apply for a job and when is it better to invest time and effort in a resume and fancy job search? 14:23 – Jobs with less than $50K, do a walk-in 14:47 – If you will step up to $60-80K, do a well constructed resume and do a job search 15:46 – Jonathan asks, What are some important aspects and/or resources when trying to figure out what to do with your life? 16:32 – Reaching out to people whose work you’ve read or listened to is the same thing Dan did years ago 17:20 – Dan hopes that 48 Days to the Work You Love will be a resource for you 18:02 – Go to com and check out podcasts and resources 19:00 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48days.com 20:07 – Catherine says, I have a couple of clients and a class, and I LOVE it, but I hate marketing 21:02 – You’re on the right track! 21:34 – STOP hating marketing – change your perspective 22:00 – Good marketing and selling is sharing enthusiasm 23:01 – “If you believe in what you do, you don’t have to market and sell” 24:17 – Dan shares about a phone call with his mastermind 25:17 – Why don’t you see it as a “gift?” 25:52 – Kelsey says, My twin sister and I have PhDs in Linguistics but after 70+ applications, no Jobs 27:03 – Dan hopes that you got your PhDs without having to get student loans 27:39 – Two reasons for getting advanced degrees: so you get a piece of paper for you to get a job and second, for personal growth and development 28:03 – If you get PhD for reason #1, you may end up unhappy 29:13 – Almost always, a PhD degree renders you a job in academia 30:33 – Look at your affinity for language, food, and culture as a starting point for a job search 31:05 – Let people see your value 31:22 – Having a PhD may be a deterrent but you have the option to not include it on your resume 32:33 – Don’t base your job search solely on your PhD 32:53 – Dan mentions the previous 10 companies he featured in the podcast that do not require degrees anymore 34:47 – Michael says, I’m a board-certified family doc and an obesity specialist. I also have an MBA and slowly working toward a seminary PhD in church and state studies. Where do I begin to monetize this knowledge, experience, and passion? 35:29 – Dan hopes and prays that you’re not taking a loan for the PhD 36:44 – Dan has no confidence that your PhD direction will be profitable 37:00 – Use your skills as the gateway for monetizing what you do 37:51 – “Don’t negate the value that you already have” 38:15 – David asks, I have no formal education beyond a few classes related to my previous career – what do I put on a resume? 38:44 – Don’t just attribute what you know to formal education 39:08 – Describe what you can do and what skills you’ve developed that have the value they’re looking for 39:46 – Companies are not looking for a degree anymore 40:48 – Show them what you have done in the last two years 41:03 – Education comes in a lot of ways 41:28 – How to find jobs before they are posted online? 41:57 – Go to com and use the search bar to get the relevant material 42:47 – Dan shares a note from a woman he coached a few years ago 43:11 – “The way you find opportunities is not by waiting to see what’s online” 43:24 – Identify 30 to 40 companies that you’d like to work for and contact them 44:34 – Do a phone follow up 45:16 – Applying for online positions is another option 47:06 – Decide your success in advance 47:47 – Dan closes today’s podcast   3 Key Points: Fill your cup first, this is the only way you can help and serve others effectively. When you fear or hate an aspect of business for whatever reason—sometimes all you need to do is adjust your perspective. Degrees are not a requirement anymore for several types of professions—showcase your skills, qualities, and talent when applying for jobs.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post I’ve got a PhD but no JoB appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Why I’ve had a lifelong love affair with money. That may sound like a selfish admission, but I changed my thinking about money years ago.  My Dad was a pastor and I heard plenty about “the love of money.”  And while I respect his deep devotion, I think he misunderstood the message.  In today’s podcast I want to address these questions: How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? What is your mindset about money? How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” How can I learn to serve from a full cup? “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Will Smith [Tweet This]   Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller challenges our mindset regarding money. We are taught to love it or hate it; but, is there a healthier view that we can maintain? Our mindset are often the result of the instilled values of our upbringing and this can work to our demise. Listen as Dan shares from his personal experiences, observations, and thoughts regarding church teachings about money and how family can at times, hold us back from achieving our greatest success. Sponsored By:    Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:57 – Preview of Today’s Show on Why I’ve had a lifelong love affair with money How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? What is your mindset about money? How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” How can I learn to serve from a full cup? “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” – Will Smith 02:12 – As a kid, Dan decided to have a lot of money and enjoy it 02:36 – Dan likes to personify money 02:56 – When Dan went through a rough time a few years ago, he always had $100 tucked in one of the compartments of his wallet 03:22 – Over the years, he gave out the $100, but replenished it every time 03:41 – “Broke is just a state of mind” 03:53 – Dan opens his arms to money 04:57 – Over the years, Dan bought a lot of repossessed cars 05:10 – Without exception, every car he bought had money (nickels, dimes, quarters) 05:35 – That gave Dan the impression of how the previous owner took care of their money 06:24 – What is your mindset about money? 06:28 – Stop complaining about money 06:55 – The only thing that works in the economy is allowing people to earn 08:08 – Dan mentions a Bible verse: “The love of money is a root to all kinds of evil” 09:16 – Do you believe that, “The safest thing to do is to not have any money [at all]?” 09:31 – The church teaches us to hate money 09:44 – In Dan’s experience, people with money are people who are gracious and giving 10:11 – Dan mentions about the church’s teachings and contradictory points on money 11:17 – “We get mixed messages from churches in terms of our relationship with money” 12:06 – How can I learn to serve from a full cup? People are taught that the Christian life means to put others first 13:12 – People who puts others first end up burned out and resentful that they’ve struggled so much with nothing left to give 14:03 – Most Christians’ way of serving is depleting themselves and ending up without resources 14:35 – “This is a distorted idea of service” 14:51 – Growing up as a pastor’s son, he was able to observe unhealthy teachings 15:23 – Dan elaborates on some examples of this 17:57 – Dan’s story that is somewhat similar to “Goldilocks and The 3 Bears” 18:47 – Share when your cup is full 19:55 – Stop the scarcity mindset 20:27 – Don’t deplete yourselves to help others 21:31 – Don’t stop when the cup is full – you want an abundance to help others 22:34 – How big is your cup? 24:06 – How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” 24:12 – The book, The Big Leap talks about the upper limit challenge 24:18 – Each of us have an inner thermostat setting 24:40 – Dan shares an example of, How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? 25:09 – When sense of deserving doesn’t match the reality, people will find themselves back where they came from 26:03 – People self-sabotage until their reality matches their sense of deserving 26:26 – Other signs of the upper limit challenge is worry, blame, criticism, and not keeping promises 28:59 – The upper limit challenge negates people from identifying their sense of deserving 29:33 – When Dan was 17, he took some money from his savings account to visit Puerto Rico with a friend and his father thought it was stupid 29:57 – Dan shares more of his personal experiences with the upper limit challenge 31:51 – We come from family systems where successes are not really viewed positively 32:26 – This is one of the reasons why Dan talks so much about getting into masterminds 32:44 – Family systems become a hindrance for people to achieve success on their own 34:58 – Are you willing to find, develop, and fully use your strongest talents and passions? 35:10 – What is holding you back? 36:47 – Become a vessel where blessings can flow to other people 37:43 – Dan closes today’s podcast   3 Key Points: Being broke is a state of mind—therefore, keep an open mind to money. You will be able help a lot more than you could IF you take care of yourself and your resources, first. Your sense of deserving MUST match your reality.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

I interviewed Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur Is one job enough in today’s workplace? How can I try something new with a zero “opportunity cost?” What is The Imposter Syndrome and how can I avoid it? Should everyone be an entrepreneur? Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller interviews Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur. One of the things that might be hindering people from testing the waters of entrepreneurship is their love of their full-time jobs. However, Patrick believes you don’t have to give up your career to become an entrepreneur. Listen as they discuss the concept of the 10% entrepreneur and the possibilities that are available to you if you’re willing to invest just a little bit of time and courage. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days      Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:21 – Preview of Today’s Show on The 10% Entrepreneur…I interviewed Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur Is one job enough in today’s workplace? How can I try something new with a zero “opportunity cost?” What is The Imposter Syndrome and how can I avoid it? Should everyone be an entrepreneur? 02:40 – Dan knows all people have an idea that they’d like to pursue or develop 02:55 – A few months back, Dan talked about how you can make massive progress in a business at 15 hours per week 03:13 – 15 hours should be divided by 4 areas – reading/studying, creating content, working with clients, and marketing efforts 03:56 – The new 48 Days Eagles site caters to help people who need their first job or promotion 04:46 – Dan’s guest for today is Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur 05:14 – 40% of millennials have a side gig, but only less than 10% of those want to leave their jobs 05:47 – Patrick is extremely successful, but only wants to be a 10% entrepreneur 06:53 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 08:49 – Dan plays the interview with Patrick 09:41 – Dan doesn’t believe in an entrepreneurship hierarchy 10:04 – Patrick wrote this book because he was working in his dream job until the financial crisis came in 2008 10:46 – “No matter what path you take, there is this volatility that you can’t see” 10:57 – People need to diversify 11:34 – Patrick’s book says people can do something on the side apart from their jobs 12:14 – Statistics show people who have a side business while in a job are 50% more likely to succeed in their ventures 13:43 – 10% entrepreneurs means to be part of something – either starting a business or investing in a business 14:00 – Place your strengths at the intersection of what you’re good at and what you love to do 14:45 – Combine what you love and what you’re good at to be successful 17:10 – Patrick asked friends and himself a set of questions to figure out what he wanted to do 17:55 – The list of questions can be found in the book, The 10% Entrepreneur 18:54 – The big paradigm shift Patrick is trying to make happen is in the idea of ownership 20:10 – A business should be able to make money without the entrepreneur 20:43 – Patrick tried freelancing and he liked the flexibility and autonomy 20:49 – The freelancing game is over when the freelancer is out 22:00 – Dan opens up about the “imposter syndrome” 23:07 – Patrick relays his experience with the imposter syndrome 23:27 – The 10% approach is very incremental and practical so even if you fail, you don’t lose much 24:25 – FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out 25:00 – The idea of people being overachieving 25:15 – FOBO – Fear Of Better Options 25:34 – Patrick wrote an article, McGinnis’ Two FOs 26:05 – Statistics show that 70% of millennials make major decisions in their lives because of FOMO 27:26 – You need to choose things that fit well in your life 27:52 – Patrick is very careful in bringing things into his life 29:02 – Patrick believes everybody should try doing the 10% concept 30:20 – 40% of millennials have side gigs, but less than 10% want to leave their jobs 31:35 – The underlying feeling in corporate America 32:02 – Vast majority of people are not interested in leaving full time jobs 33:32 – A lot of companies create a 10% entrepreneur for themselves 34:33 – Patrick shares how his 10% fits together with his lifestyle 36:28 – The paper value of all Patrick’s investments are now 20x 37:35 – Patrick loves constructive criticism 38:17 – “When you’re an entrepreneur, the easiest thing you need to do is to say why something won’t work“ 39:08 – Check out Patrick’s book on his website 39:33 – Download the official 10% Workbook here 40:32 – You can download the book on Audible 42:04 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 42:59 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 43:08 – Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego 43:13 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 43:50 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: It is definitely possible to build a business on the side while holding on to that full-time career. Invest your energy where your passions and your strengths intersect. Bring a new venture into your life because you’re passionate about it and it fits—don’t do it for fear of missing out.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Got musical talent?  Here’s your chance!   I am a single mother of 3 with a recent felony. I am at a loss of how I can over come this and find work to support my family.v I’ve never been very interested in the work I’m doing now and have been wanting to do something that more directly helps people. Can we organize all the resources Dan shares on his podcast? I have developed a solar powered security camera with internet access built into the box.  What should I charge? “Some prisons don’t require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.”  ― Lysa TerKeurst, Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions Show Notes: Episode – 02-10-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller answers an array of questions—from how to find a job that helps people to how to correctly price a solar-powered camera. Dan also shares tips and resources for ex-convicts who want to get back into the workforce, but need a helping hand. He also gives advice to a teacher who has found himself in a very, frustrating situation with his students. Tune in and find out what it takes to have that meaningful, fulfilling, and profitable life. Sponsored By: Go to audible.com/48Days and get a free audio of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be!   FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days      Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:36 – Dan loves doing the podcast, talking about the listener’s questions, sharing resources and finding ways to do things that are meaningful, fulfilling and profitable 01:08 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 01:28 – Preview of Today’s Show I am a single mother of 3 with a recent felony. I am at a loss of how I can overcome this and find work to support my family. I’ve never been very interested in the work I’m doing now and have been wanting to do something that more directly helps people. Can we organize all the resources Dan shares on his podcast? I have developed a solar powered security camera with internet access built into the box. What should I charge? 02:39 – “Some prisons don’t require bars to keep people locked inside. All it takes is their perception that they belong there.” ― Lysa TerKeurst, Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions 03:06 – Dan shared this in the 48 Days Eagles group 03:47 – Dan says his friend, David Webb, is looking for 35 finalists in the country music arena—go to Nashville Dreamin’ if you’re interested 04:33 – Spencer says, I am currently looking for some talented music artists, performers and composers to produce original music or some short video stories I am creating for the essential oils company,doTERRA 05:05 – Email Spencer directly 05:18 – Create original music about people using essential oils 05:46 – John Maxwell has a conference, in March, and they are looking for someone between age 15-35 who has vocal talent 06:03 – Visit John Maxwell’s website 06:21 – If you are a musician, get it out there 06:40 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:59 – Bookkeeping is a problem often ignored by those starting out 07:07 – Dan’s 9 year old granddaughter Clara wrote a book with Joanne called, “What if it were possible” 07:20 – Clara is monitoring her expenses 07:45 – Freshbooks has a brand new version of their cloud accounting software 08:53 – Rocky says, I am a 35 year old project management professional for a larger utility here in Colorado. I’ve been doing this type of work for almost 10 years and I am starting to get burned out and depressed. The reason why is because I originally started an oil gas utilities due to how well it provided for my family financially, and how I had connections within the industry. However, I’ve never been interested in this type of work and have been wanting to do something that more directly helps people. 09:39 – Rocky has read 48 days, is a member of the Eagles group, listens to Dan’s podcasts, visited a career coach, among other things 10:05 – Dan advises Rocky to explore and define what it means “to do something that more directly helps people” 10:55 – The idea of what directly helps people is very broad and the application of that comes from knowing yourself 11:35 – Rocky is more introverted than outgoing 12:06 – Rocky should not drop his job, as he might lose his income 12:50 – Rocky should understand that helping people has a broad appeal and he should also look at the things that he is already doing that are already helping people 13:05 – Tony thanks Dan and asks for good luck wishes as he is now starting a career search after 21 years in the same company. 13:43 – Dan will send a copy of his book to Tony 14:19 – There is a section in 48 Days about a young guy who got 6 job offers in 10 days 14:53 – Dan shares tips regarding how to make contacts 15:41 – Virginia says, I am a single mother of 3 with a recent felony. I am at a loss of how I can overcome this and find work to support my family. 16:05 – Dan assures Virginia that she is not alone and there are resources and people who want to help her 16:30 – In the Nashville area, Dan and his wife are involved in Leaving the Cocoon, a program for women who’ve committed felonies 16:55 – The Next Door, Oak Shelter for Women, Men of Valor, Thistle Farms are some of the organizations mentioned by Dan, that help people who have records 17:47 – Links to resources for after prison: Prison Entrepreneurship Prison Fellowship The Potter’s House Jist Rusty Boruff One Eighty 19:54 – Rusty’s story inspired Matthew West’s song, We Are the Broken 20:51 – Rusty has created four profit companies inside the umbrella of One Eighty 22:25 – Dan talks about the obstacles Virginia will face 23:44 – There was a job fair for ex-convicts, in Nashville, where 3000 people showed up 24:40 – Dan tells Virginia to be entrepreneurial, as she also has 3 children to attend to 26:45 – Steve asks, can we organize all the resources Dan shares on his podcast? 27:24 – Dan thanks Steve for offering to organize the resources on his website 28:00 – 48days.net is working on old technology and that is why 48dayseagles.com was created 29:26 – William says, I’m a teacher and was accused of using my phone while I was supposed to be assisting my students cross the road. One student was almost hit, because they said I was using my phone. This is not true, because I was not using my phone. 30:13 – Dan tells William to start his search for a new job, but not to leave before finishing the school year 31:30 – Dan tells William to clarify his skills and abilities and focus on what work he wants to pursue 32:15 – Don’t allow the accusation to cloud the value you can give to your students 32:59 – Dan tells William to keep him updated about whether he will still be a teacher or not 33:45 – There are facilitators for the 48 Days to the Work You Love seminar 34:01 – Don’t let this damage your self-confidence 34:25 – Adam says, I have developed a solar powered security camera with internet access built into the box. What should I charge? 34:47 – Dan talks about the potential of Adam’s product 36:06 – Dan shares Verne Harnish’s importance of having a pricing plan 36:54 – Dan explains the computations that can help Adam with the pricing 39:25 – Dan likes Adam’s idea 39:42 – Dan had a conversation with David Ask, a talented musician with a full-time job who has a product he sells on Amazon and is now working with retailers 41:46 – Dan told David he needs to maximize what he can do in the next 18-24 months and partner with agencies that can talk to the retail companies 43:14 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 45:10 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 45:56 – 48DaysEagles – on half price at $24/month until February 17 46:25 – Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego 46:50 – Dan closes today’s podcast   3 Key Points: If you are a musician, you have to get yourself out there. Every person deserves a second chance at work and in life. Know your value—this will determine the work that you do and how well you do it.   Resources Mentioned: Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward com/learn – If you want to try and be a facilitator Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego The Ultimate Advantage Cruise – leaving from Ft. Lauderdale, FL Feb 12-19th, 2017   Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Can I really grow a business with only 15 hours a week?  It seems every week I’m asked about that question – and the answer is a resounding Yes!  But you have to devote time to each of four critical areas.  Otherwise you may just learn more but never really develop a “business.”  Or you may create a “job” for yourself without ever getting closer to having a business.  In this episode I explain the four areas that need attention and give you a formula for how many hours to spend in each area with those 15 hours. I have a 7&8 year-old that also need resets from time to time and I’ve been struggling to find positive audio that’s understandable for them at this age. In working with my wife I have learned that she is the dreamer and I am the “realist.” I made out a list of 30-40 business ideas, what’s the process for narrowing those down and ultimately landing on one to pursue? Can I really grow a business with only 15 hours a week? “Listen to your wife’s dreams – because if you don’t, someone else will.”  Rob Lowe – host of the Giving Back Podcast [Tweet This]   Show Notes: Episode – 02-03-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller explains how you can Grow Your Business with only 15 hours a week as he shares the top 4 things you have to do to make that happen. He also reminds us of the difference between working IN your business as opposed to ON your business when it comes to growing a business that makes money even when you’re not around. Listen to success stories and questions about pursuing the one idea you truly believe in. Sponsored By: Go to audible.com/48Days and get a free audio of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be!   FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days      Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:27 – Preview of Today’s Show on Grow your business with only 15 hours a week I have a 7&8 year-old that also need resets from time to time and I’ve been struggling to find positive audio that’s understandable for them at this age. In working with my wife I have learned that she is the dreamer and I am the “realist.” I made out a list of 30-40 business ideas, what’s the process for narrowing those down and ultimately landing on one to pursue? Can I really grow a business with only 15 hours a week? “Listen to your wife’s dreams – because if you don’t, someone else will.” Rob Lowe – host of the Giving Back Podcast 03:15 – Dan mentions how Super Bowl Fox is charging $5M per 30-second commercial slot 03:51 – 10 years ago, the price was $2.5M 04:00 – Craft Heinz will not have ads in the Super Bowl this year, but will give their salaried employees a day off after Sunday Super Bowl 05:23 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:38 – Dan talks about goals for the year 06:56 – Did you achieve 1/12 of your goals for the year? 07:08 – It came back to Dan that he didn’t meet his 1/12 goal 07:13 – They talked this over in his mastermind 07:16 – Michael McGreevy shared a “weekly wrap up” that worked for himself 07:28 – 4 Questions: obstacles faced, successes and main cause, I’m thankful for, and what I learned 07:44 – This was posted in the new 48 Days Eagles site 08:14 – Josh asks, Do you know someone who excels in communication skills and offers a podcast centering on effective communications as a topic of discussion? 08:25 – Dan suggests Ken Davis’ podcast, Dynamic Communicators 08:48 – Brent says, I have a 7&8 year-old that also need resets from time to time and I’ve been struggling to find positive audio that’s understandable for them at this age 09:07 – Dan recommends listening to Zig Ziglar because his materials are timeless 09:33 – Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! 10:28 – Dan plays a clip from Zig Ziglar’s Flea Training 12:20 – “You are susceptible to the negative influence of other people” 12:50 – Dan mentions Zig’s story about the pump 14:15 – Dan tells the story of The Balloon Salesman 16:01 – Jonathan says, In working with my wife I have learned that she is the dreamer and I am the “realist” 16:18 – They’re selling cards to give to others with a positive, encouraging, word of love 16:27 – They want to promote the simplicity of spreading love and some of the proceeds will support Water for Africa 16:44 – Jonathan seeks for feedback 16:53 – Their website is Loves Proclamation – Dan asks you, the listeners, to share your ideas on the website 17:34 – As much as Dan loves the idea, he would amazed if they could make the business a money-making venture 18:12 – Dan thinks it would be a hard to turn the business around 18:32 – Dan recalls last week’s episode with John Lee Dumas’ The Mastery Journal and his pledge to Pencils of Promise 19:18 – “You have to have something that stands alone as a business before you decide whatever it is that you want to do with the profits” 19:37 – Craig says, I made out a list of 30-40 business ideas, what’s the process for narrowing those down and ultimately landing on one to pursue? 19:55 – It’s a lot easier starting with a ton of ideas and narrowing it down than having just one idea you can’t let go of 20:08 – Use a filter based on what you know about yourself 20:14 – 85% of choosing which idea to pursue comes from knowing your skills, your personality, and values, dreams and passions 20:50 – Does the idea fit you? 21:00 – Dan gives examples of businesses you can do 22:12 – Donna says, “Once I saw here 3 particular resources that I can’t locate again (jobs for kids, buying & selling books, and list of work created by the community)” 22:55 – Dan does not have a system in place for keeping track of resources 23:12 – Jobs for kids: Raising Creative and Entrepreneurial Kids – podcast 23:54 – Buying & selling books: Greg Murphy – https://sevenfigurebooksales.com/home/ 24:36 – From the community: Stories from the 48 Days community 25:12 – Dan’s 48 Low or NO-Cost Business Ideas 25:40 – Andrew says, “I’m wanting to start a business where I’m selling unique backyard playhouses” 26:02 – Andrew is asking for a game plan to get this started 27:25 – Have one playhouse on display 28:08 – Have one permanently displayed on a heavily trafficked road 28:56 – It’s the same as sports cars 29:07 – Talk to people to have your playhouse displayed – you need visibility 29:40 – Dan talks about his distant cousin who sells arbors 30:14 – Andrew also has the option to sell plans rather than doing the construction himself 32:04 – Susan asks, “Do you have any advice or encouragement for stay-at-home-moms like me?” 32:41 – Susan wants to keep her family #1 32:58 – “You have to have some margin in your life” 33:24 – You have to find 10-15 hours per week 35:00 – You can make massive progress in 3-6 months with 15 hours per week IF you invest those hours in 4 areas: 3 hours reading/studying, 5 hours creating content, 4 hours working with clients, 3 hours marketing effort 36:19 – “People get trapped into thinking that learning new knowledge is building a business” 37:00 – Another trap is just working with clients or customers 39:06 – If you spend too much time with your customers, you might find yourself starting over again 39:28 – Having a business implies money comes in even if you’re not there 39:39 – Dan tells us about Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki that talks about 4 quadrants 42:04 – Working in the business vs. working on the business 42:36 – It’s important to understand how to do business 43:43 – Have something on the side 44:03 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan 45:05 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 45:43 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 45:47 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 46:30 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Check into your goals from time-to-time and measure your own progress. Have a solid business, first, before you think about what you want to do with the profits. Understand the difference between working IN a business and working ON a business and move towards the latter.   Resources Mentioned: Raising Creative and Entrepreneurial Kids – podcast Greg Murphy – https://sevenfigurebooksales.com/home/ Stories from the 48 Days community Dan’s 48 Low or N0-Cost Business Ideas To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter John Lee Dumas identifies the roots of his success How can I move from linear income with my physical business to passive income. I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor. I have given up the pursuit of money and moved towards doing what I love. “When opportunity comes it’s too late to prepare” – John Wooden [Tweet This] Show Notes: Episode – 01-27-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller features John Lee Dumas who is launching his new resource for entrepreneurs and business people alike, The Mastery Journal. Hear him talk about mastering productivity, discipline and focus in just 100 days. Dan also shares success stories from our listeners, answers questions about how to move to a passive income, and explains how you can make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter. Sponsored By: Go to audible.com/48Days and get a free audio of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be!   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:27 – Preview of Today’s Show on Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter John Lee Dumas identifies the roots of his success How can I move from linear income with my physical business to passive income. I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor. I have given up the pursuit of money and moved towards doing what I love. “When opportunity comes it’s too late to prepare” – John Wooden 02:38 – Vicky shares a success story 02:42 – 4 years ago, Vicky sent a message to the 48 Days radio and got a reply from Dan 02:54 – 2 weeks after Dan’s response, she quit her job and began bookkeeping for small businesses 03:01 – She now enjoys doing the things she loves with about 3x the salary she was earning before 03:30 – Doing the work she loves, Vicky has become a happy and fulfilled person 04:14 – Dan discusses the new technology in cars from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas 04:42 – Toyota’s iCar collects data such as pupil dilation, perspiration rate, and vocal tone to assess the driver’s emotional state and alter the car to fit the driver’s state of being 04:55 – Honda’s car will play soothing music, lower the temperature, or suggest to drop by your favorite coffee shop if it detects stress 05:43 – Ford will be offering Amazon’s Alexa on their new cars 05:55 – Mercedes Benz will have Google Assistant 05:59 – General Motors will have IBM’s Watson 06:41 – Dan heard that Norway has dropped FM radio 07:19 – Amazon pledged to hire 100,000 full time US workers 08:05 – Walmart will add 10,000 workers 08:07 – General Motors will pull back from Mexico and will invest new plants in the US 08:42 – Dan tells us about drones’ development and selling 09:55 – Dan will play an interview with John Lee Dumas 10:25 – This interview covers the same topics Dan discusses in 48 Days 10:31 – Dan invited John Lee Dumas to promote his new resource, The Mastery Journal 11:41 – John Lee Dumas identifies the roots of his success 12:17 – The Freedom Journal The Mastery Journal 12:48 – Today, 16,000 copies of The Freedom Journal has been sold 13:02 – After launching EO Fire in 2012, JLD thought he needed to be serious with productivity, discipline, and focus 13:17 – He cultivated these skills for the past 4 years, before he mastered all three 13:27 – JLD now wants to take what he learned from The Freedom Journal and take it to the next level with The Mastery Journal 13:33 – The Mastery Journal is about YOU mastering productivity, discipline, and focus in 100 days 14:14 – The Freedom Journal was dedicated to the Fire Nation 14:24 – JLD dedicated The Mastery Journal to his parents, Arthur and Selena 16:15 – JLD sees people are always saying you have to work hard but the thing is, you have to work hard on the right thing 16:44 – It’s not just about the hard work, but the quality of work you’re producing 17:28 – Don’t just work hard, but work smart 18:53 – Erin Walker brought the words, “Go from success to significance” to JLD when he interviewed him on EO Fire 19:43 – JLD was drawn by Pencils of Promise which helps developing countries by building schools for the less fortunate 20:19 – JLD reached out to Pencils of Promise for how he can help and every time his journal hits a funding level, JLD writes a cheque for the organization 20:57 – JLD is doing the same thing for The Mastery Journal 21:41 – Dan encourages you to grab a copy of The Mastery Journal 22:11 – Why JLD thought of making the goals at 100 days 23:34 – The best time to start is TODAY 24:28 – “It’s never too late to start a new beginning” 25:05 – Check out The Mastery Journal 25:29 – Dan wants you, listeners to observe what successful people are doing 26:52 – Dan talks about paid membership sites 27:17 – Both Dan and JLD have success putting up a paid membership site; JLD launched a Kickstarter campaign 27:33 – Dan created a checklist and point system to assess if you’re ready to jump on crowdfunding or doing a paid membership site 28:57 – Nurture your relationships first 29:41 – Dan is thrilled to announce the 48 Days seminar: Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter 32:23 – David asks, How can I move from linear income with my physical business to passive income 33:44 – Dan mentions Pierce Marrs who puts up signs for realtors during weekends 34:42 – He put together an ebook called Sign Hustle 35:04 – Move to passive income by sharing what you know to others 35:08 – Dan also shares about a young lady who makes gift baskets 36:21 – Joe Polish also leverages through the Genius Network 37:05 – Dan teaches coaches how they can be successful with coaching 37:42 – Anthony says, I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor 38:28 – Dan recommends Coach Mike Galvan as a real estate coach 38:44 – Dan also recommends The Millionaire Real Estate Agent 39:19 – Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It’s Not About the Money…It’s About Being the Best You Can Be! 40:26 – Check out Brian Buffini and Joe Stumf 41:11 – You can listen to Brian Buffini in The Ziglar Show Podcast Episode 400 41:34 – David says, I have given up the pursuit of money and moved towards doing what I love 42:21 – David is proud to announce his fictional book, Los Chocolates De Esperanza Diamanté: A Novella 43:23 – Dan briefly discusses the book 47:02 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:15 – Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter 47:32 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 47:52 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 48:17 – Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego 48:33 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Working hard is important, but make sure you’re working hard on the RIGHT things. Build and nurture your relationships – it’s the way to success. The best way to get passive income is to leverage.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

What happens to 48 Days after Dan is gone? I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor. I’d like additional clarification about your thoughts on blogging, podcasting, newsletters, etc, being marketing avenues rather than the core business. As a very creative type, I love the process of beginning new and exciting ventures and adventures but the reality is;  I really don’t like the maintaining part. I want to use my skill in sales for Christian business but I don’t know where to start. We have decided, after many years of struggle in our small, family-owned retail business, to retire and have a Going out of Business Sale, but we have no idea how to go about it. What happens to 48 days after Dan is gone? “I am not afraid…I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc [Tweet This]    Show Notes: Episode – 01-20-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller responds to a number of questions from our listeners including how to advertise for podcasts, how to close a retail business, and how to sell with integrity. Dan Miller also discusses the question: what happens to 48 Days once Dan miller is gone? This question of ending a chapter in business is one worth discussing and Dan offers a positive outlook on this particular change.  Tune in as Dan offers up his advice from his own life, refers to resources you can use, and addresses your questions about the work you love. Sponsored By: 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   FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:20 – Preview of Today’s Show on What happens to 48 Days after Dan is gone? I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor. I’d like additional clarification about your thoughts on blogging, podcasting, newsletters, etc, being marketing avenues rather than the core business. As a very creative type, I love the process of beginning new and exciting ventures and adventures but the reality is; I really don’t like the maintaining part. I want to use my skill in sales for Christian business but I don’t know where to start. We have decided, after many years of struggle in our small, family-owned retail business, to retire and have a Going out of Business Sale, but we have no idea how to go about it. What happens to 48 days after Dan is gone? “I am not afraid…I was born to do this.” – Joan of Arc 03:47 – Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you’ve ever slept on 05:11 – The new site is live! The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 06:02 – Dan will have a webinar talk on Monday, January 23d about Why Your Work is The Pure Evidence of Who You Are on the 48 Days Eagles website 06:32 – Andrew says, I’d like additional clarification about your thoughts on blogging, podcasting, newsletters, etc, being marketing avenues rather than the core business 07:15 – Dan uses most marketing avenues 07:48 – Dan thinks we need to be careful about trying to monetize everything 07:53 – Most of what Dan does is for FREE 08:18 – He believes in the idea of giving value first and he encourages people to do the same 09:24 – Build your audience and build your business 09:33 – Make the majority of your content free before you start asking for money 09:40 – Patricia says, As a very creative type, I love the process of beginning new and exciting ventures and adventures but the reality is; I really don’t like the maintaining part. 10:28 – Dan relates to Patricia’s question 10:32 – He mentions 2 businesses he had in relation to the question 10:54 – Dan now uses a Venn Diagram for his business 12:28 – Look for things you can add as options 12:38 – Dan talks about Coaching with Excellence 14:13 – Build in the variety, change, and challenge in your business 14:36 – Karen asks Who’s the guy that buys books by the pound and resells the paper? 14:46 – His name is Greg Murphy from Cincinnati, Ohio 14:51 – You can find him at https://sevenfigurebooksales.com/ 15:10 – He processes 15 tons of books per day 15:50 – “You may find books in there that has a reasonable value” 17:00 – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan 17:21 – Danny says, I’ve been doing a podcast for a year and a half…I was approached today by a friend who happens to be a large player in my field wanting to advertise on my podcast 17:55 – Danny has no idea how much to charge 18:00 – “What metrics should I use to figure out how to market price for advertising on my podcast?” 18:34 – You should be able to find out how many listeners you have per podcast episode 18:47 – Dan uses Libsyn to check how many downloads he’s getting 19:16 – Advertisers are not that interested until you have 10K downloads per episode 19:26 – A monthly podcast is a bit unusual and it will take longer to build an audience 19:51 – Increase the frequency of your podcast if you’re looking to build an audience 20:03 – $20 per 15-second pre roll per 1000 listeners 20:20 – A 60-second ad would be around $25 20:55 – With 10K listeners, the 15-second spot would be $180 and the longer spot at $250 21:34 – You can ask for about $500 per sponsor 21:58 – Dan discourages having more than 2 sponsors in a podcast 22:53 – Know your numbers 23:03 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 24:40 – If you have a podcast, you have options for how you can generate income 24:44 – Getting paid per spot 24:50 – Using affiliate links 25:05 – Dan shares a story with Dave about when they were first starting out with podcasts 26:50 – Estoria sent a note, I want to use my skill in sales for Christian business but I don’t know where to start 27:45 – Pure, professional selling is simply sharing enthusiasm 28:10 – Selling is a transfer of enthusiasm 28:47 – Follow your enthusiasm 29:00 – Find a product that you can sell with integrity 29:45 – David asks, Did I do something wrong in the process? 29:47 – David attended a conference where the head HR person of a company was one of the speakers 29:57 – He gave the HR person a business card and they went to lunch a month later 30:02 – The HR person told David to let him know if he needs anything 30:04 – 3 weeks later, David found a position in their company and he applied online 30:09 – He sent his cover letter and resume along with a post it note 30:14 – David tried to send an email, but he was getting ignored 30:23 – David did not do anything wrong 30:36 – “There are too many things we don’t know about, there are too many things we can’t control” 30:59 – It’s not unusual for an HR person to get 200 applications per week 31:05 – They don’t typically respond to those applications unless they want to move forward with the person 31:20 – If it’s a position offered online, you might have lost your best opportunity already 31:47 – Search for those positions that are not yet advertised 31:51 – Don’t make this your only approach! 32:30 – A question from anonymous, We have decided, after many years of struggle in our small, family-owned retail business, to retire and have a Going out of Business Sale, but we have no idea how to go about it. 33:15 – Ideally, it’s a business that you could sell 33:28 – You need to know the steps and very specific laws to go through sales like this 34:21 – Investigate the state laws 34:24 – Set a closing date 34:49 – Make sure to fulfill the legal obligations in your state 35:13 – Dan recommends to get somebody who has experience doing these sales 35:45 – Do a Google search, Professional Liquidation Company Corpus Christi, Texas 36:05 – Dan is familiar with DBWS Retail Sales 36:25 – “We don’t plan well for the end of our business” 36:33 – Dan recommends the book, Walk Away Wealthy 37:15 – “Quitting a job or closing a business is not just quitting your desire to make a living” 37:26 – It doesn’t mean that you are giving up 37:46 – Don’t wait to bring it to a close 38:08 – Dan shares about a chiropractor who bought a practice 39:35 – “There are a lot of reasons for change” 40:12 – Allen says, What happens to 48 days after Dan is gone? 41:02 – Dan has no retirement plans 41:09 – Last year, 48 Days had a business valuation 41:38 – Everything is great BUT the business is greatly dependent on Dan Miller 42:00 – It’s not a good way to have a business 42:07 – Dan is now strategically trying to make the business stand on it’s own 42:32 – He created a 10-year plan 42:59 – One of the strategies: 48 Days Eagles site 43:15 – The books that Dan uses as guides are: Profit First, Automatic Customer, Walk Away Wealthy and Built to Sell 44:31 – Ruth says, I just don’t know how to dive right in and make money as a Realtor 45:53 – INFPs are the most challenging letter combination to find a job 46:29 – Your personality and your physical condition can play into the challenges you’re facing 46:44 – Dan encourages to stop focusing on what you can’t do 47:12 – Focus on finding that good fit for you 48:52 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 49:06 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 49:40 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 49:48 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Building an audience does NOT mean you charge everyone upfront – give free, valuable content FIRST. Track your numbers—It’s extremely important to know and understand your metrics as you make those business decisions. Quitting a job or closing a business does not mean you’re giving up or stopping your income—it’s making room for those new endeavours ahead.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you’ve ever slept on Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life My interview with Aaron Kerr on Public Domain books FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives