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Friday, March 25, 2016
Meet Michael E. Thornley, Author, Entrepreneur, Blogger
Today I would like to welcome Michael E. Thornley to the blog. He is an author, entrepreneur, blogger, and so much more. Find out more about him and then check out his library of penned publications.
As an Author, Entrepreneur, Blogger, Humanitarian, Conservationist, Photographer, Ornithologist and Traveler, he has experienced many an adventure and met with some 'interesting' characters and of course, some wonderful people along the way.
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His work as an entrepreneur has allowed him to travel all over the world, "living the laptop lifestyle," through his positive midset and online income.
The Wealth Flow Formula is his plan for success in life, and you can share in it with him.
"Achieve your dreams" is his motto in life and the theme of his website where he records his daily thoughts and experiences in this practice.
As an author, he has penned numerous books, both fiction and nonfiction. Please check out his titles below by clicking on a book cover.
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Twists of Fate is a spellbinding collection of 5 short stories set in the land down-under by Australian Author Michael E Thornley. The decisions and consequent outcomes made by the individual characters gives credence to the saying " You Reap what you Sow'.
However, the choices that we make in life may not necessarily provide us with the outcome we desire. Yet it may reward us with the future we deserve, whether we wish it or not!. So be careful what you wish for as it just may come true!
Written in the narrative style of the 'Twilight Zone' the 'Twists of Fate' may not be what you expected. It certainly was not what the characters in the book expected!... that is part of the charm and enjoyment of this series of short stories by Michael E Thornley.
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"Has the attribute of 'Being a Gentleman' and thus the Art of Chivalry been lost in a modern world? What have been the catalysts that have led to an ever changing role for men? This is the question that Australian Author Michael E Thornley raises and discusses in this guide to 'Being a Gentleman'. He has talked to a number of men AND women in the process of trying to establish reasons as to why the act of being a Gentlemen is fading from society and he has asked them all this question “is being chivalrous in fact ... dead?”
You may feel challenged by some of the suggestions which have been put forward from his research and are presented to you is this book for you to contemplate. However there have to be reasons for a change in men and we as a society must consider these reasons closely whilst at the same time decide on how we will all move forward together to return to common courtesies.
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A humorous yet informative guide to those readying themselves for a journey into the world of dating. It also provides thought provoking ideas for couples looking to bring fun and frivolity back into their relationships.
There are practical solutions, numerous cost saving measures and handy tips for those on a limited budget. A lighthearted yet sincere look into world of dating.
Author Michael E Thornley supports many of the suggestions with his whimsical quips and forthright encouragement (and sometimes discouragement should the situation require it. e.g. Like “run for the hills “ :)
We are sure you will enjoy this guide and Happy Dating!
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'A Day in the Life' is a unique look at just some of the adventures that Australian Author Michael E Thornley has experienced over the last five years.
During that time he has traveled from Australia to Bali, Dubai, Spain, Canada and the USA, the latter where he lived for a year.
We share many of the humorous outcomes as he ventures out into the unknown on his daily walks! Well that is the unknown suburban streets and parks of cities around the world. Yet only he could have an adventure in such a situation what with bowling maidens over; being serenaded by turkeys and falling into large holes and having to be pulled out by his feet!
Michael is also in tune with nature as we find him trekking through woods to the Gates of Terror; chasing skunks over wetlands in the moonlight and having visitations from white coyotes and shovel nose rays.
Yet he also shares with us his inner most thoughts and emotions that are felt in some of the more serious moments. Hence it truly is a 'Diary of Humour and Emotions.'
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Who is in Your Family Tree is a guide for the budding Family Tree Researcher or Genealogists as they are also known as... there we are, learning something already and you haven't even read the book yet!
Michael E Thornley is not only an Author and Entrepreneur but in addition successfully runs 'Thornley Genealogical Services' as one of his businesses. “A man that wears many hats at once” he is sometimes heard to say. But he does this most successfully!
This book is a guide to the basics of 'how to get started' in researching your family tree. He has often been asked “ well I have seen all these links on the Internet about where to do the research BUT HOW do I get started??”
Thus Michael has put together a straight forward guide to answer some of the more common questions that are asked. He has also shared tips on what to expect when you start asking family and friends about 'what they know' in relation to 'my family'. You may be surprised at some of the reactions!
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Good to Great Trading by S. Ryan FREE 3/8-3/9
Tired of the inconsistencies of your trading results?
Are you ready to turn your trading around today?
The seven enigmatic strategies outlined in this straightforward book can meteorically improve your odds of keeping your profits and not giving them back to the market.
There are good traders out there, BUT there are great ones too.
The difference between good trader and great trader is one thing: Consistency.
The majority of good traders can make money, but cannot find a way to do it in daily basis.
We want to be great traders. Don't settle for "good enough".
Good traders might make good returns here and there, but no one can rely on their results.
Making 10-15% only to lose 20-25% the week after is a symptom of good traders.
Great traders find ways to be profitable in the market with CONSISTENCY.
Real traders refuse to be "one stock wonder", who can make 5% today but then lose 20% the next day.
How this book benefits you?
Trading is a vicious game. And not sure if you realize this or not, but we are Davids trading against Goliaths of institutional traders, High Frequency Trading computers, and giant fund or hedge managers.
That fact alone requires us to exploit the smallest edge we could possibly have. This book will give you an extra edge you need to be a consistently profitable trader.
Regardless you are day trading, swing trading, Forex trading, futures trading, commodity trading, stock trading, options trading, or bond trading, this book will add values to your trading strategies.
What you'll learn?
1) How you can pick better trading opportunities by asking the right questions. Sounds simple, yet there is a reason this Chinese proverb exists "He who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever.
2) Objectivity and Selectivity: How you can make more money by looking at stocks or other instruments the correct way. This was how Jesse Livermore made his millions during the Great Depression.
3) Practical Application: How you can apply it on your trading / investing. This book discusses real life examples (i.e.:Tesla and the college student) and the art of trade execution. Analysis alone won't be enough!
4) Calm. Collected, Sane: If you have made then lost money in the market, let the seven principles guide your action in the market and solve the "puzzle of inconsistency"
Are you really doing what it takes to be a consistently profitable investor or trader, or just talking about it?
If you haven’t already, get the FREE course Zero to Trading: How to Double Your Trading Skills in 3 Days from http://Zero2Trading.com/free-course
The course consists of secret basic sauces of what make traders consistently profitable.
Don’t Leave Your Trading or Investing to Chances…
…because than frankly, you just gamble your money away. Might as well go to Vegas. More fun.
Trading is a respectful profession that requires commitment, determination, and persistence. The trading learning curve also requires your time, energy, and capital.
So in the end, we all can be CONSISTENTLY PROFITABLE investors and traders.
Download or BORROW the book and boost your trading today. For the complete system, check out http://Zero2Trading.com
HUSH-HUSH TRADING INSIGHT #1
A Person can be Smart, but People are Generally Stupid
“The stock market is never obvious. It is designed to fool most of the people, most of the time.”
Jesse Livermore
The fact that you are reading this book shows that you are an aspiring speculator, an experienced speculator, or someone who is looking to get back into the game of speculation, hopefully not because you were previously being slapped hard by the Mother Market.
In any case, unless yesterday was your first day in the market, you know how it feels to lose money.
You know that feeling when the stock (or any security for that matter) you were holding teased you by going up a little before going down much more at a faster speed than you could have imagined.
Then you were faced with a decision. Let go and admit that you were wrong, or continue to hold on and hope the price will bounce soon.
Well, in this book, we will learn about the ONE question that matters along with ONE cardinal sin of trading that is actually committed by millions of investors and traders every day.
That ONE Question that Matters in Speculation
“GOOD traders think about markets before they place their trades. GREAT traders do that – and they think about their thinking. This makes their trading more intentional, more controlled, and ultimately, more rule-governed.”
Brett Steenbarger, Trading Psychologist
“Which stock is hot right now?”
“What did Jim Cramer say yesterday about Facebook stock?”
“How much Apple stock with go up after iPhone 6 was released?”
“When will oil price bounce back?”
I promise you that, at one point of your life, you will hear the questions above, or the variations of them, either asked to you, asked around you, or asked by you.
This will occur even if you are not in on the lookout of for a good stock to invest in, or even if you do not have any interest in this crazy area called speculation.
Speculation is part of our society’s habit and, dare I say, culture.
It went goes all the way back to 1867, when the stock ticker appeared for the first time. It was not until 1920, the decade when Jesse Livermore (some would say he is the Father of Momentum Trading) made millions, that the stock speculation industry took off.
In the present day, stock speculation, or “investment”, has grown on the people everywhere around the globe.
TV shows, magazines, and talk shows are made exclusively for discussing opinions and analysis in this area. Check out The Mad Money, The Wall Street Warriors, Squawk Box, or Fast Money on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, and many more.
It is amazing to think about this actually. It is impressive how the world has made the speculation industry full of personalities and drama, while the correct way to speculate, whether in equities, futures, or commodities, is to minimize the emotions involved in the process.
Emotions kill logic. Emotions make the opinions of the so-called experts and analysts in those TV shows sound like Moses’ words. More importantly, emotions make average speculators into followers. As the result of their ignorance, average speculators will go “ALL-IN” with all their hard-earned money following the recommendation or advice of some expert or analyst.
Moreover, what seems unethical to me is the fact that those analysts actually put their money in a balanced-risk or fixed income mutual fund instead of putting their money where their mouths were.
The single phrase that always ticks me every time I hear it: “But this guy, or that guy, or the analysts in CNBC said…”
It is ignorance at its best.
“I believe that the public wants to be led, to be instructed, to be told what to do. They want reassurance. They will always move en masse, a mob, a herd, a group, because people want the safety of human company. They are afraid to stand alone because they want to be safely included within the herd, not to be the lone calf standing on the desolate, dangerous, wolf-patrolled prairie of contrary opinion.”
Jesse Livermore
Nothing worth doing is easy, yet many speculators think they know the direction of Apple stock or when the oil price will bounce just by reading and listening to the analysts and so-called experts.
Speculators are required to do the homework to find sectors and individual instruments that fit their personalities and match their risk tolerance the most.
Warren Buffet made billions by buying undervalued stocks. He purchased the stocks when they were cheap and reaped the benefits when the real values were finally realized.
On the other side of the coin, Dan Zanger turned $10,000 into $1 million by buying momentum stocks. He only bought stocks when they were making new highs by breaking out of previous consolidation (more about that later). He rode the trend while it lasted and, unlike Buffet, Zanger did not hold his investment for a long period of time.
The four questions you read in the beginning of this chapter are NOT the correct questions to ask. They are the questions that were asked by lazy speculators in the past who refused to do the adequate research and, instead, put their money blindly in the mercy of the market.
To me it is no different than going to Las Vegas and throwing the money on the roulette table.
The question you need to ask actually does not involve Jim Crammer, Warren Buffet, George Soros, or any legendary traders and investors out there.
Leave alone all those CNBC, Bloomberg, or other media analysts whose jobs, sometimes, were to create stories and dramas overhyping the market (it feels like it, truly).
The one question you ask should involve YOURSELF. Why? Because people are stupid generally. There is a certain form of social pressure, as well as a willingness to be led (or told what to do), when it comes to the world of investing and trading.
It seems that people lose trust on their own capabilities to make their own judgement when it comes to good stocks to own.
Too many people invest or trade some stocks simply because they have listened to the analysts, to the investing newsletter they subscribe to, to the neighbors they talk with over the weekend, and more.
Have you ever asked yourself this question?
Am I an Investor, or Am I a Trader?
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the single most important question in stock speculation.
“Investing is the intersection of economics and psychology.”
Seth Klarman
The question puts the responsibility back on us, instead of on others’ opinion.
In the world of speculation, it is the right thing to do. Learn how to trade or invest, start small, lose some money (and you WILL lose money), go back to the charts and learn from your mistakes, try again and lose less money, go back to the studying room and see what you do wrong, trade again and breakeven, re-study your trades, make small money, and eventually, make enough/big money.
Notice there is no “watch CNBC or Bloomberg” there!
An active trader, Steve's high interests include the world's stock market (he trades only US market though), investment strategies, personal finance, money management, entrepreneurship, vagabond lifestyle, gin & tonic, Texas Hold'em Poker, Manchester United, and NBA games.
If you are interested in investing or trading, book your FREE course now at http://Zero2Trading.com/free-trading-course
Or maybe, take a short, 13-question test to find out your risk tolerance profile. Get the test FREE of charge at http://Zero2Trading.com/your-risk-profile
He always holds on to the Warren Buffet's mantra: "Diversification is a protection against ignorance" and thus, Steve does not invest much in mutual fund anymore. Instead, his focus switch to diversification based on asset classes, such as properties and businesses.
Steve's primary asset, however, is his trading knowledge.
He trades the US Equity actively. When trading, Steve focuses on trending and momentum stocks. After wasting close to $13,000 in commission during Steve's early years trading, he trades only liquid stocks nowadays. His main method is scanning 250 stocks every night to find out the potential opportunities the next day. He then looks for the best setups that would allow him to go for the maximum profits.
It took him exactly five years to be a consistently profitable trader.
He started to write some books, which have become best-selling in Amazon's Business, Investing, Finance, and Education categories, while building his online business at the same time.
When he is not working on his new business, writing, or trading, he can be found reading books about business and money, drinking coffee and/or a little bit of alcohol, traveling, playing basketball or football, watching sports, working out, and hanging out with his old and new buddies.
Steve believes in leaving a legacy will make this world a better, richer, and more peaceful place to live.
If you are interested in investing or trading, book your FREE course now at http://Zero2Trading.com/free-trading-course
Or maybe, take a short, 13-question test to find out your risk tolerance profile. Get the test FREE of charge at http://Zero2Trading.com/your-risk-profile
He always holds on to the Warren Buffet's mantra: "Diversification is a protection against ignorance" and thus, Steve does not invest much in mutual fund anymore. Instead, his focus switch to diversification based on asset classes, such as properties and businesses.
Steve's primary asset, however, is his trading knowledge.
He trades the US Equity actively. When trading, Steve focuses on trending and momentum stocks. After wasting close to $13,000 in commission during Steve's early years trading, he trades only liquid stocks nowadays. His main method is scanning 250 stocks every night to find out the potential opportunities the next day. He then looks for the best setups that would allow him to go for the maximum profits.
It took him exactly five years to be a consistently profitable trader.
He started to write some books, which have become best-selling in Amazon's Business, Investing, Finance, and Education categories, while building his online business at the same time.
When he is not working on his new business, writing, or trading, he can be found reading books about business and money, drinking coffee and/or a little bit of alcohol, traveling, playing basketball or football, watching sports, working out, and hanging out with his old and new buddies.
Steve believes in leaving a legacy will make this world a better, richer, and more peaceful place to live.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
'Think Like an Entrepreneur' by Deborah A. Bailey
Book Blurb
Tired of being at the mercy of the economy? Have you been downsized or are you keeping your head down, hoping that things will get better? This book will help you:
- Transfer your current skills into a new career
- Transition from employee to entrepreneur-even if you don't know where to start
- Gain control over your life and have more financial freedom
- Discover your purpose, follow your dreams and live a fulfilled life
- Start over after a job at any age or stage in your career
Deborah A. Bailey is a coach, host of "Women Entrepreneurs Radio" and author of six books including, "Think Like an Entrepreneur: Transforming Your Career and Taking Charge of Your Life."
After working in the corporate world, Deborah transitioned into entrepreneurship and graduated from Coach U. Her articles have appeared publications such as Dailyworth.com, More.com, and CNN.com. Learn more at http://www.ThinkLikeAnEntrepreneurBook.com
Visit her on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DebBC
Find her on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/womenentrepreneurs
Thursday, January 22, 2015
'Your Leadership Edge: Mastering Management Skills for Today's Workforce' by Ravinder Tulsiani
Blurb:
Not everyone is born a great leader, but anyone can foster core leadership competencies for themselves and become actionable, effective leaders. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and learn the secrets to effectively motivating and developing your team, Your Leadership Edge is the program to take you there.
Your Leadership Edge is not just another leadership development self-help book; it is a complete management training program. The leadership training guide is geared toward managers, supervisors and executives of all backgrounds and experience levels and provides concrete steps that you can take to become a better leader right away.
As you work through the management training guide, Your Leadership Edge will help you assess your own leadership competencies and allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. From there, the leadership development program helps you find ways to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way of being the type of effective leader that motivates, inspires and retains employees.
In the pages of Your Leadership Edge, you won't find broad discussions of leadership development that are difficult to relate to or use to affect change in your own leadership style. Instead, you'll engage in a series of exercises and activities that make the concepts discussed relevant to your own position. It's this difference that makes this leadership training program so powerful. By the end, you will have a deeper appreciation of your own level of leadership skills and be poised to lead those who report to you in a way that maximizes their job satisfaction and improves their overall performance.
Discover the leadership skills that transform subordinates into productive, positive and driven teams that are poised to accomplish their goals. Become the type of leader that you have always wanted to be. Order the paperback version of Your Leadership Edge or download this life-changing leadership training program for your Kindle today.
Sale-priced for a limited time!
Ravinder Tulsiani, is a renowned Leadership Expert, Author and Speaker. He has appeared in several major media outlets including Bloomberg, CNN and Wall Street Journal and is the author of numerous quality, business and self-help resources.
With over 13 years of industry experience, Ravinder's reputation for excellence reflects his expertise as a strategic planner, who creates cultural transformation in business, focusing on educating and motivating the workforce to achieve core business objectives.
Ravinder is not only a Certified Training & Development Professional (CTDP) with a Masters Certificate in Adult Training & Development and Human Resources Management Diploma, but has a Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) accreditation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).
Ravinder has compiled his wealth of industry experience and his business acumen to comprise Your Leadership Edge – Mastering Management Skills For Today's Workforce so that industry professionals can unlock their leadership potential using his proven step-by-step program.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
How to Find Your Dream Job by Nicholas Wyman, author of 'Job U'
How to find your dream Job
Are you feeling the bombardment of messages from family, friends and the media telling you ‘a desk job (like a manager or an accountant) is the only respectable way to make a living’ - the exact kind of job that bores you to tears. Or you’re in a job that isn’t fulfilling and you can’t stop dreaming about doing something completely different. What should you do?
Too many people put off pursuing what they really want in a career. In many cases, the problem isn’t a lack of opportunity; it’s a lack of information about all the amazing opportunities that exist. But as I can tell you first hand, your dream job is probably out there waiting for you; all you have to do is choose the right path towards it.
There are over 3 million American jobs that need to be filled. We are currently experiencing what economist call a job-skills gap, which is simply a mismatch between the skills people possess and the skills employers actually need.
One of the best ways I have found is through Vocational and practical skills training. This is not just what was once known as ‘blue collar jobs’. In fact, it can be the ticket to well-compensated careers in business and entrepreneurship, hospitality, aviation, health care, graphic design, mechanical engineering, information It’s never too late. Anyone, at any stage in their career can pursue a skills-based education.
In short, there’s never been a better time to seize these opportunities to follow your dream.
Nicholas Wyman is a speaker and expert on applying real-world solutions to the challenges companies face in finding skilled employees. His book 'Job U: How to find wealth and success by developing the skills companies actually need' is out now !
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
'Job U: How to find Wealth and Success By Developing the Skills Companies Actually Need' by Nicholas Wyman
Get ready to relearn everything you thought you knew about what a successful career path can look like.
Today, unemployment hovers at a near-record high, yet 3.5 million American jobs remain unfilled. Why? Because companies simply cannot find people with the skills they actually need.
The good news is that this skills gap represents unprecedented opportunities for every person seeking a successful and exciting career. But these opportunities can’t be found inside the walls of the traditional classroom. Instead, they lie in the myriad of educational options that provide the technical, vocational, and soft skills on demand in today’s workplace.
Whether you are recent high school or college graduate, or well along in your career journey, Job U will help you find your way to a more secure and prosperous future.
Grab an excerpt of #JobUbook at https://www.scribd.com/doc/252162147/JobU-by-Wyman-Excerpt-jobu
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
'Balanced Effectiveness at Work' by Flip Brown
Blurb:
Balanced Effectiveness at Work: How to Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor Without Driving Yourself Nuts is a resiliency manual for anyone who works for a living.
Within each chapter there are conceptual definitions, sample scenarios, frank assessments, “Flip’s Tips,” action plans for real traction, and positive reinforcement. The book addresses the chronic dissatisfaction that comes from being in a crazy-paced, priority-confusing, soul-sapping workplace. With a light-hearted but in-depth look at twenty-four wide-ranging topics, presented in a unique news-you-can-use format, it will provide you with real options, helpful resources, and renewed optimism.
Within each chapter there are conceptual definitions, sample scenarios, frank assessments, “Flip’s Tips,” action plans for real traction, and positive reinforcement. The book addresses the chronic dissatisfaction that comes from being in a crazy-paced, priority-confusing, soul-sapping workplace. With a light-hearted but in-depth look at twenty-four wide-ranging topics, presented in a unique news-you-can-use format, it will provide you with real options, helpful resources, and renewed optimism.
Flip Brown is the owner and founder of Business Culture Consultants - a Certified B Corp - in Burlington, Vermont. He helps people find more meaning and fulfillment at work. He has a background in business, psychology, organic gardening, and rock 'n' roll. He loves his job.
Find out more: www.balancedeffectiveness.com
Saturday, October 18, 2014
'Active Appreciation: How to Develop Employees Who Exceed Expectations' by Paula Schwartz
Blurb:
A person who feels appreciated will exceed expectations.
"Conversations build a culture. Culture builds a company. There are few conversations more powerful in building a strong, engaging culture than the conversations of active appreciation."
"In accounting, the term, "active appreciation" refers to an asset's increase in value. In this timely, common sense leadership guide, Paula Schwartz explores active appreciation as a means for increasing the value of an organization's greatest assets, it's people."
About the author:
Paula Schwartz is the owner and founder of HSE Performance Solutions in Houston, Texas. Her expertise is garnered through her interactions with hundreds of workers, managers, and executives mostly in the offshore and land drilling industries, and also in the finance and manufacturing sectors. She is honored to work with the people who take on the responsibility of providing the world’s energy. Her writing is inspired and driven by the risks they take to do so and devoted to their success, safety, and quality of life.
Active Appreciation is written to inspire growth, innovation, and contribution to the people and businesses who strive for such.
Paula lives in Katy, Texas, and appreciates every opportunity to take her work to different parts of the world, with recent projects in Brazil, Scotland, Norway, Australia, Canada, and Angola.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Preview 'Mentor Me: GA=T+E - A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement' by Ken Poirot
Author and financial professional Ken Poirot offers a free download of his hotly anticipated new book, ‘Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement', to the public.
The first 22 page design sample is now available for download on his site dedicated to update future information on the release of his new book,‘Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement.'
When asked why he would make the first 22 pages available to the public, Ken Poirot stated, "Although it is just the first design sample I received from my design team and there will be some changes and edits before the final publication version is released, I believe most people will benefit from access to this information. For that reason, I decided to post it for the public. My ultimate goal in writing this book is to help as many people as I can - to have a positive impact on other's lives. As a manager and coach, I can only personally work with a relatively small number of people on a daily basis. As an author, I can have a much wider reach and, therefore, have a positive impact on many more people's lives than I ever could just working with people one-on-one."
Called “groundbreaking” by many business leaders, the book is a unique combination of real world, high-level corporate training, lessons learned in life, professional examples, personal stories, observations, and the best of proven track record, results getting information to help anyone take their life and career to the next level.
Synopsis:
‘Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement’ is uniquely designed as a working, living document, as well as a journey to help people formulate and attain their Greatest Achievement in life.
The author, Ken Poirot, integrates successful coaching strategies, lessons learned from life, and his eighteen-year career in financial services, to take you through an uplifting path of self-discovery and intuitive introspection. Through interactive exercises, personal stories, observations, and information gleaned from advanced training, he delivers knowledge everyone can utilize to improve their everyday lives.
Are you ready to create and take action on your plan for happiness and success? Then you can have the social experience of living a motivational, inspirational, and influential life. Read along and see for yourself…
Already a financial professional, scientist, coach and public speaker, Ken Poirot decided to add the title ‘author’ after his name when he realized that his experiences could help those around him achieve their own success.
“I wanted to share what I knew,” says the author. “Not only that, I wanted to coach on a wider scale. There’s nothing more satisfying than working with someone and seeing them embark on a journey of self-discovery. They learn so much about themselves and go on to achieve things they never believed possible. It’s a wonderful thing and as a coach, you live for those moments when everything clicks and you see someone achieve success.”
About Ken Poirot:
The first 22 page design sample is now available for download on his site dedicated to update future information on the release of his new book,‘Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement.'
When asked why he would make the first 22 pages available to the public, Ken Poirot stated, "Although it is just the first design sample I received from my design team and there will be some changes and edits before the final publication version is released, I believe most people will benefit from access to this information. For that reason, I decided to post it for the public. My ultimate goal in writing this book is to help as many people as I can - to have a positive impact on other's lives. As a manager and coach, I can only personally work with a relatively small number of people on a daily basis. As an author, I can have a much wider reach and, therefore, have a positive impact on many more people's lives than I ever could just working with people one-on-one."
Called “groundbreaking” by many business leaders, the book is a unique combination of real world, high-level corporate training, lessons learned in life, professional examples, personal stories, observations, and the best of proven track record, results getting information to help anyone take their life and career to the next level.
Synopsis:
‘Mentor Me: GA=T+E—A Formula to Fulfill Your Greatest Achievement’ is uniquely designed as a working, living document, as well as a journey to help people formulate and attain their Greatest Achievement in life.
The author, Ken Poirot, integrates successful coaching strategies, lessons learned from life, and his eighteen-year career in financial services, to take you through an uplifting path of self-discovery and intuitive introspection. Through interactive exercises, personal stories, observations, and information gleaned from advanced training, he delivers knowledge everyone can utilize to improve their everyday lives.
Are you ready to create and take action on your plan for happiness and success? Then you can have the social experience of living a motivational, inspirational, and influential life. Read along and see for yourself…
Already a financial professional, scientist, coach and public speaker, Ken Poirot decided to add the title ‘author’ after his name when he realized that his experiences could help those around him achieve their own success.
“I wanted to share what I knew,” says the author. “Not only that, I wanted to coach on a wider scale. There’s nothing more satisfying than working with someone and seeing them embark on a journey of self-discovery. They learn so much about themselves and go on to achieve things they never believed possible. It’s a wonderful thing and as a coach, you live for those moments when everything clicks and you see someone achieve success.”
For further information and to download your copy, please visit: http://vk.com/mentormeinformation
Ken Poirot graduated from Cornell University and developed a new drug delivery system for an existing drug, Camptothecin, as a graduate student at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he received a US Patent—“Lipid Complexed Topoisomerase I Inhibitors” and left graduate school to pursue a career in financial services.
Ken Poirot has over eighteen years’ experience as both a successful financial advisor and sales manager. When he was the senior vice president and sales manager for Frost Investment Services, the brokerage department of Frost Bank (NYSE:CFR), he led his department to four consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth, increasing revenue by over 83 percent while substantially increasing his department's profit margin. During these same four years, the financial advisors he coached increased their individual production from an average of less than $25,000 in revenue per month to over $41,000. Additionally, he consistently increased sales by double digits as a regional manager at various other firms, including Guaranty Bank and JPMorgan Chase.
Ken Poirot has over eighteen years’ experience as both a successful financial advisor and sales manager. When he was the senior vice president and sales manager for Frost Investment Services, the brokerage department of Frost Bank (NYSE:CFR), he led his department to four consecutive years of double-digit revenue growth, increasing revenue by over 83 percent while substantially increasing his department's profit margin. During these same four years, the financial advisors he coached increased their individual production from an average of less than $25,000 in revenue per month to over $41,000. Additionally, he consistently increased sales by double digits as a regional manager at various other firms, including Guaranty Bank and JPMorgan Chase.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
'Go For It' by Matthew C. Martino
Blurb:
GO FOR IT will guide you through some tough decisions you have to make as an entrepreneur and take you on a journey through the highs and lows of a being your own boss.
"So, keep walking. Enjoy. Experience the joy of doing something meaningful. Oh, and by the way, it‘s now time to GO FOR IT and do what you love the most!"
Matthew Martino born 27 October 1992 is a British Entrepreneur, Film Producer and Author. Educated at Shenfield High School in Brentwood, Martino has always held a passion for writing - He has always focused on educational writing and research. His first book Lets Fly which was published by DM Aviation was well received by pilots and aviation enthusiasts around the world. During his early years Martino showed all the qualities required to maintain proven success. Martino has lived in Brentwood ,United Kingdom for seven years before which he lived in his hometown of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe.
Get to know more about him on Wikipedia.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Advantages of the One-Person Handyman Business by A. William Benitez
Advantages of the One-Person Handyman Business
By: A. William Benitez
Author of: The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy
Even though the economy is finally beginning to improve, we still face a serious unemployment problem. Many individuals have accepted one or more low paying jobs to make ends meet. Even with these jobs many people are losing their homes because their mortgage payments are no longer affordable. These situations together with the Affordable Healthcare Act have made self employment more attractive. Now you have a unique opportunity to start your own home based business and never again be at the mercy of some corporation for your livelihood.
The handyman business is the perfect, easy to start, home based business. With the present economic situation people are staying in their homes instead of purchasing. This is a large market for individuals with home repair skills. Major remodeling is also growing but that is best left to professional home improvement contractors. As a handyman you focus on small jobs that pay well and can be completed in less than a day and sometimes just an hour or two from selling the job to collecting for your work. In most cases a simple invoice is adequate instead of a complex contract.
For those with basic home repair skills a handyman business is fairly easy to start with a small investment. It requires a fair collection of tools but it's not necessary to have expensive, commercial duty tools to start. If you are already doing work around your own home your present collection of tools is probably adequate.
Handyman work is interesting and challenging while helping homeowners and small business owners to repair and maintain their homes or businesses. If you do good work and treat customers well, after a few small ads word of mouth will grow your business. Along the way you may pick up work from rental property owners who will keep you busy year around and bring regular income week after week.
Even if your knowledge is limited, you can increase your skills and knowledge by taking advantage of how-to books, home repair blogs, google, and Youtube. Every job you do brings you more knowledge, improves your skills, and increases your income. As your popularity grows you can increase prices. The handyman business definitely lends itself to supply and demand pricing.
Maintaining solid business practices will contribute to financial success. Managing your time well and keeping track of your costs will help you price your work for a good profit margin. Excellent customer service ensures you will always have all the work you want.
Accounting and collection are critical elements but now it is easy to do. After getting the appropriate licenses, opening a checking account, setting aside one credit card for business expenses, getting a cell phone for business activities, you are ready to set up good accounting practices to keep track of it all. This is done easily with an inexpensive online accounting service. Finally, you can set up to accept credit cards with a low cost, simply service like PayPal.
Home repair and improvement is a multi-billion dollar business. Companies like Home Depot, Lowes, and other home improvement stores service this demand and you can also. Homeowners everywhere are making repairs and improvements to their homes. Most of them will need help and you can provide the service and make a profit at the same time.
The Home Repair or Handyman business has so much financial potential that there are even handyman franchise opportunities. Just Google handyman and check it out for yourself. Joining a franchise is certainly is one way to get started but you can do your own thing and keep much more of the profit for yourself. This also allow you to control your own activities and maintain pricing at a more competitive level.
New handyman how-to book available now. The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy
The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy
by A. William Benitez
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BLURB:
If You Are Making Repairs to Your Home, You Could Be Using Those Skills To Make Money.
With Millions of Jobs Lost, This Economy Is Ideal For Self Employment
Start Right Now Using Proven Financially Successful Methods
Years ago I had a profitable consulting and publishing business assisting federally funded housing programs across the country to succeed. My reputation was established and I was selling books, a monthly newsletter, and traveling around the country to help communities leverage the housing funds received from the federal government. Unfortunately, after a national election, everything changed and all the housing funds disappeared and so did my business. If not for my handyman and carpenter skills I would have been in real trouble.
Instead I quickly purchased and outfitted a small trailer with all the handyman tools I needed and hit the ground running. After just a few ads in local weekly papers I was working every day and making a decent living. At first most of the jobs were small and could have easily been handled by someone with limited experience and that was good because money flowed promptly.
As time passed I started taking larger jobs and gradually moved from just handyman work to small remodeling jobs and finally, after renting a small shop, to woodworking which I continued for over twenty five years.
Like losing a good job, a business failure can be traumatic and impose a serious financial hardship but with a few handyman skills anyone can quickly start making money. I know that first hand and my book The Handyman’s Guide To Profit: Using Your Skills To Make Money In Any Economy can help you do the same on a full time or part time basis.
Based on more than 25 years of personal, hands on, self employment experience, my book can help you start immediately making money with your home repair skills because it is a complete course on succeeding in the home repair business. I cover every step from getting started to the day-to-day operation of the business using methods that worked for many years.
This is no pie in the sky romancing about self employment. It takes good home repair and business skills to operate a business successfully and now you can learn exactly how to use your present skills to succeed financially in the handyman business.
Read an excerpt:
Now, more than ever, people are choosing to stay in their homes instead of purchasing new and larger homes. This opens up a large market for people who have home repair and home improvement skills. Some of that work involves major remodeling that is most often handled by professional home improvement contractors. But much of it involves small jobs that could form the basis for a profitable business for someone with basic home repair skills.
According to a recent report on CNN News, the average hourly income for a handyman is now more than $17.00 per hour. This is well above minimum wage jobs and by developing additional skills this amount can be much higher.
Homeowners everywhere are regularly making repairs and improvements to their home. Most of them will need some help at one time or another. Purchasing this book reflects your interest in helping these thousands of home and business owners across the country to get these repair jobs done well and at reasonable cost.
From age twelve I spent my summers and weekends working with my dad, a general contractor, building homes and buildings. I contracted my first home at age nineteen and built my own home by age twenty. For more than 30 years I have operated one-person businesses. Twelve years of my life were spent working for local government managing federally-assisted housing programs. I started as an inspector with a three month assignment and was Director of Community Improvement with 78 employees when I resigned to do writing and consulting.
Writing, Publishing and Consulting
During the 80’s I established Rehab Notes Library, a publishing company that published a monthly newsletter (Rehab Notes) with subscribers in all 50 states, Canada and England. I also did consulting and public speaking on housing related topics for agencies and organizations in cities across the country and testified before the U.S. Congress on housing issues.
I wrote and published nine guidebooks on the subject of housing rehabilitation. After 1980 when most federal funding was pulled from housing activities, I took advantage of my construction and business experience and started a handyman and woodworking business.
Over Twenty Five Years of Handyman and Woodworking
For over twenty five years, first in Tampa, Florida and then in Austin, Texas, I did handyman and repair jobs and built hundreds of small and large cabinet and furniture projects for individuals, companies and government agencies. During these years I began writing books about my woodworking business experiences.
Positive Publishing
In 2007 I established Positive Imaging, LLC, to publish a children’s book for my wife and then begin publishing my own books on the handyman and woodworking business and also books written by others using methods I call positive publishing. To date we have published twelve paperback books, a half dozen ebooks, and presently have several books in various levels of completion.
Computer Experience
My computer experience dates back more than fifteen years and began in response to poor technical support for our computers. I used home study to acquire A+ and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certifications.
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and moved to Austin, Texas in 1986, where I now live with my wife, Barbara Frances. We have three adult children, eight grand-children, and two great grandchildren.
Links
Book Sales Page: https://www.createspace.com/3400416
Createspace Estore: https://www.createspace.com/3400416
Amazon.com Page: amzn.to/18WwYJ6
Handyman Blog: http://starting-a-handyman-business.com/
Home Repair Web Site: http://home-repair-business.com/
Book Sales Page: https://www.createspace.com/3400416
Createspace Estore: https://www.createspace.com/3400416
Amazon.com Page: amzn.to/18WwYJ6
Handyman Blog: http://starting-a-handyman-business.com/
Home Repair Web Site: http://home-repair-business.com/
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