This speech was delivered as the keynote address for the May 17, 2012 commencement ceremony at The University of the Arts. Sponsor: ZipRecruiter: When it comes to hiring, you can save time and get more qualified candidates fast with ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

Jessica is senior vice president and leader of Small Business Solutions in MetLife’s Group Benefits business. She oversees sales, strategy, underwriting, and overall P&L for businesses under 100 employees. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. In a small business, bringing the wrong person on is almost worse than having nobody. 2. Highlight that people can also get competitive salary and benefits. But really, first and foremost, highlight the values that you have as a small business owner that you can value your employees potentially in a way that a larger company can’t. 3. There are people who will take a lower paying job to work in a company that shares their values. Jessica’s website - Met Life Sponsor: Klaviyo: Growing your ecommerce business starts with creating amazing customer experiences. To learn how Klaviyo can help you build high-value customer relationships — and make more money for your business — visit Klaviyo.com/fire! Peloton: Get a great cardio workout in the convenience of your own home! Limited-time offer: Get $100 off accessories when you purchase the Peloton Bike! Visit OnePeloton.com, and use promo code FIRE to get started today!

Paul is President at RingBoost and Founder of 1800Prepare.com. He is a sought-after speaker, with recent engagements in the telecom and legal marketing industries. Paul appeared on the TV show The Office as Cool Guy Paul, a role he inspired. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. It’s just not enough to make the phone calls coming in. Make sure you handle it right. Make sure that you are truly building that relationship and giving your clients what they need. 2. It is expensive to hire somebody and train them. But when they build a relationship with a client, that’s going to lead into future business, referrals, and other things that you just can’t scale. 3. Technology levels the playing field for everybody. But technology can never replace YOU. Sponsor: Pitney Bowes: With SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes you can compare rates from multiple carriers, print stamps and shipping labels, and track shipments all in one place. Visit PB.com/fire and get a free 30-day trial plus a free 10 pound scale to get started!

Ramit, author of the New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You To Be Rich and has become a financial guru to millions of readers in their twenties, thirties, and forties. He started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004, and he now hosts over a million readers per month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Use psychology against yourself. There are so many areas in life where we think we should do something, yet if you’ll look at your behavior, you’re probably not doing it. 2. The key is to stop waiting for the perfect idea and just look around at what’s going on. People who are successful entrepreneurs know how to seize opportunities. 3. Money is typically a thing of guilt and anxiety. Reframe the way you think about money. Sponsor: ZipRecruiter: When it comes to hiring, you can save time and get more qualified candidates fast with ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

Jen is the business coach professional organizers working in the luxury home market turn to. As the creator of the Inspired Organizer™ program, she’s helped thousands of businesswomen land bigger and better clients—in less time. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. No matter what industry your in, there are ways to look for that opportunity to upgrade a service to a luxury experience. 2. Brain health and heart health is worth pursuing in your daily life thru stress relieving services. 3. People now realized the value of their time cannot be replaced. Sponsor: Klaviyo: Growing your ecommerce business starts with creating amazing customer experiences. To learn how Klaviyo can help you build high-value customer relationships — and make more money for your business — visit Klaviyo.com/fire! ZipRecruiter: When it comes to hiring, you can save time and get more qualified candidates fast with ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

Tarzan is a launch strategist & email copywriter (and yes thats her real name). Her teaches digital course creators how to turn a small email list into maximum profit. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. People are going to leave and come back and it is a good thing. Embrace them. 2. Stop working on your digital course and start nurturing your list. 3. You don't make money by just waiting. Instead build relationship. Sponsor: Pitney Bowes: With SendPro Online from Pitney Bowes you can compare rates from multiple carriers, print stamps and shipping labels, and track shipments all in one place. Visit PB.com/fire and get a free 30-day trial plus a free 10 pound scale to get started! Capterra: We use online reviews to help us make choices every day, so why should finding the right software be any different? Visit Capterra.com/fire to find the tools to make an informed software decision for your business.

It's already the BIGGEST LAUNCH of all time. Not a huge surprise considering Tony Robbins is the mastermind behind it all. I've been getting a LOT of questions about the specifics of the course and software, so I brought Tony's partner in crime on the show to chat about Knowledge Business Blueprint and the MindMint software, plus the accompanying bonuses. If this episode doesn't convince you that this is for you, than it really isn't for you :-) But if it is, you'll also be getting the JLD BONUS EXPERIENCE! What is the JLD BONUS EXPERIENCE? A 20-minute 1-on-1 strategy call with ME (JLD) to add FIRE to your biz! A 15-minute time slot to interview ME (JLD) for your podcast, mastermind, etc. A private FB group for the first 4 weeks to go thru the course together. A video testimonial from me to use for your mastermind, website, etc. I never offer this 1-on-1, so take advantage while you can! Visit EOFire.com/bonus to learn more about the bonuses, book a chat with me, learn more about Tony's course + software and to JOIN!

Every month we put together an income report to share a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs of running a 7-figure business. In full transparency, it’s not easy – but it IS possible. Through hearing about our mistakes, lessons learned, and our wins, we hope to inspire and motivate you to take action in your business with just one step forward every single day. For our full income report, visit EOFire.com/income68, and IGNITE! April 2019 Income At-A-Glance Gross Income for April: $169,807 Total Expenses for April: $33,007 Total Net Profit for April: $136,800 Difference b/t April & March: +$9,130 Sponsor: ZipRecruiter: When it comes to hiring, you can save time and get more qualified candidates fast with ZipRecruiter. And right now, you can try ZipRecruiter for free at ZipRecruiter.com/fire! ZipRecruiter. The smartest way to hire.

This is a SOLO episode on why I love masterminds and how masterminds have IGNITED my business over the years. Also, in just 2 days the incredible course + software created by Tony Robbins will be shutting its doors to new members.  Visit EOFire.com/bonus to learn more about the course, the JLD BONUS EXPERIENCE and to book a chat with me! ~ JLD

John is an international speaker and best selling author who has created multiple 7-figure businesses over the last 10 years. One of which is soon to be listed on the stock exchange. Founder of Wealth Dragons, one of the world's largest e-learning platforms for business entrepreneurs. You can visit https://www.wealthdragonsonline.com to take your business to the next level. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Social Media gives you a really huge advantage on finding what people want. 2. Whatever message you put out there will start to attract your market. 3. You don't want People to follow because you are good looking. You want people to follow you because of your message. Because of the impact that you are going to make. How you are going to change people's lives. Visit John's website - Wealth Dragons Online Sponsor: Klaviyo: Growing your ecommerce business starts with creating amazing customer experiences. To learn how Klaviyo can help you build high-value customer relationships — and make more money for your business — visit Klaviyo.com/fire!