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What does this make possible?

When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger.  We want to hang on to things as they were.  But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?”  In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary. 

The questions this week:

1. The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership.
2. How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
3. Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
4. I know I have a lot of good idea,s but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
5. I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop.
6. And I’ve got good news –

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss — Tweet This

 Cliff Feightner‘s Poem

Does the place of your working career
Just serve to keep money near
Do you think you’re a slob
Just working a job
And to lose it is your biggest fear

Show Notes:
Episode – 06-23-17

Title: N/A
Subtitle: N/A

Summary:
In this episode, Dan reminds us to be open to change. It’s very normal to feel jostled by unexpected events that throw your plans. But, if we can step back and keep an open mind, perhaps we can gain enough courage to ask, “What does this make possible?” Listen as Dan shares a number of positive, news stories and success stories. He also addresses questions relating to this week’s theme and opens up about how he is choosing to deal with an unexpected change for the 48 Days community.

 

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:11 – Preview of Today’s Show on “What does this make possible?” When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger. We want to hang on to things as they were. But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?” In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary.
  • The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership
  • How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
  • Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
  • I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
  • I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop
  • And I’ve got good news –
  • “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss
• 02:58 – Send your questions at [email protected] or AskDan
• 03:25 – A poem from Cliff Feightner
  Does the place of your working career
  Just serve to keep money near
  Do you think you’re a slob
  Just working a job
  And to lose it is your biggest fear

• 05:05 – Good news from San Antonio – a graduating student was not allowed to come up on stage if he wore jeans, so he swapped pants with a stranger
• 06:47 – In Colorado, there were missing hikers who called 911 to get help
  • 07:04 – Search team went out at 4:15 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. they made visual contact
  • 07:21 – The team used a drone to find the hikers
• 08:10 – Father surprises son with birthday gift from beyond the grave
  • 08:17 – Johnny has been grieving over his father’s death since he had a heart attack in April
  • 08:34 – Johnny’s sister picked him up from school last week and brought him to the music center for his guitar lesson
  • 08:46 – His sister handed him a birthday card from his father
  • 08:58 – The guitar store workers revealed a guitar case with a Dean Razorback Guitar – the model Johnny wanted
  • 09:08 – His father ordered the guitar in January to surprise his son on his birthday
  • 09:26 – Their community heard the story about Johnny’s late father and they pooled up funds to support Johnny’s guitar lessons
  • 09:55 – They have over $16,000 donated
• 10:23 – Another story from Montreal – a homeless man’s violin got stolen
  • 10:36 – On Tuesday, Mark found out that his violin, which he uses to play for a living, was stolen
  • 11:06 – This week, Mark had a new sign that said – Violin Stolen
  • 11:16 – People posted it on Facebook in the hope of somebody had a violin to give
  • 11:27 – The Metropolitan Opera saw the post
  • 11:34 – The CEO told The Washington Post that they were touched by the story
  • 11:49 – The Metropolitan Opera approached a store and purchased a brand new violin for Mark
  • 12:01 – Dan remembers the movie, The Soloist, from this story
• 12:40 – Last night, Dan was at a dinner with his friends and found out Mike, another friend, left his wallet on the airplane
  • 13:22 – He tried to call but it didn’t through
  • 14:29 – Dan used Joanne’s car and offered to drive Mike to his AirBnB
  • 14:55 – At the parking lot, Mike got an email from an executive from United Airlines saying they have his wallet
  • 15:09 – The airline found his wallet, took his name, took details of his reservation and contacted him from there
  • 15:19 – The executive put in her personal phone number so Mike didn’t have to go through the corporate phone numbers
  • 15:28 – He immediately called her to pick it up
  • 15:44 – Dan drove them back to the airport to get the wallet
• 16:41 – Dave says, The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership
  • 17:23 – Don’t look at duplicating what you do now, but consider doing other things
  • 18:06 – Look at other opportunities where you can use your sales skills
  • 18:50 – Dan shares about the Sanctuary they have in Tennessee
  • 19:33 – Williamson County Codes has decided that Dan is not allowed to have any kind of event in his Sanctuary
  • 19:50 – With the ugly trailer Dan had out in front made the Sanctuary look like an auxiliary building
  • 20:11 – Having cleaned up the barn and removed the trailer, this made the barn the only building on the property which was deemed commercial – in doing so, it violated the codes
  • 20:32 – 3 weeks ago, Dan got a letter and an immediate visit from the county where they decided to give Dan a cease and desist
  • 21:18 – Dan pulled his live events from his sites
  • 21:35 – In their Monday team meeting, Dan already laid out 10 things they can do to replace the live events
  • 22:01 – Dan can focus on 48 Days Eagles
  • 22:40 – Or write another book
  • 23:35 – Joanne, Dan’s wife is grieving over what happened because the events are one good way to personally connect with their audience
  • 24:33 – Whatever you’re faced with ask, “What does this make possible?”
  • 25:42 – Dan wants to be positive and not dwell on what already had happened
• 26:53 – Joe says, The owner told me if the business doesn’t pick up soon, he’ll need to lay me off. Advice?
  • 27:33 – What does this make possible?
  • 27:44 – Take this as an opportunity
  • 28:49 – Unemployment is only at 3.8% – meaning, companies are desperately looking for people
  • 29:23 – Take this opportunity to put yourself out into the marketplace
• 29:55 – Joshua says, How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
  • 30:38 – This could be the essence of a new book
  • 31:28 – For 12 years, Dan has been doing events in the Sanctuary. They’ve never had a 2-day event that had not included a walking tour of their property
  • 32:12 – You have to be so clear on what you’re moving toward that you look for people who will support you
• 34:21 – Jim Bob sent a message, Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
  • 36:15 – Yes, you are scattered
  • 36:35 – Dan uses a venn diagram to see which activities overlap together
  • 38:00 – You can develop different things where they are all connected
• 38:15 – Dan plays an audio clip from David Valentine, I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
  • 40:49 – Plan out where you want to be 3 years from now
  • 41:36 – High achievers are able to maintain their motivation by knowing their plans
  • 42:13 – If you can see what you want to be, you do things that make deposits that will contribute to your plan
  • 43:03 – Believe strongly in the end result
• 43:16 – The next question says, What do I say in a resume?
  • 43:51 – Be careful about describing yourself as having no experience
  • 44:03 – Talk about your competencies and what you’ve done
  • 44:42 – “Put your best foot forward”
• 45:49 – Barron’s message says, I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop
  • 46:20 – There are a lot of trades where you’ll make more money than being a CPA or starting accountant
  • 46:25 – Be realistic about it if you want to have a significant income
  • 46:47 – Set yourself apart
• 47:44 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
• 48:49 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Whatever you face in your life, choose positivity and ask yourself, “What does this make possible?”.
2. A setback is an opportunity for you to grow, learn, and be better.
3. Be clear about your vision and plan and find people who will support you in the process.

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
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21 – 23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

The post What does this make possible? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

What does this make possible?

When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger.  We want to hang on to things as they were.  But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?”  In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary. 

The questions this week:

1. The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership.
2. How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
3. Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
4. I know I have a lot of good idea,s but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
5. I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop.
6. And I’ve got good news –

“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss — Tweet This

 Cliff Feightner‘s Poem

Does the place of your working careerJust serve to keep money nearDo you think you’re a slobJust working a jobAnd to lose it is your biggest fear

Show Notes:Episode – 06-23-17

Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A

Summary: In this episode, Dan reminds us to be open to change. It’s very normal to feel jostled by unexpected events that throw your plans. But, if we can step back and keep an open mind, perhaps we can gain enough courage to ask, “What does this make possible?” Listen as Dan shares a number of positive, news stories and success stories. He also addresses questions relating to this week’s theme and opens up about how he is choosing to deal with an unexpected change for the 48 Days community.

 

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:11 – Preview of Today’s Show on “What does this make possible?” When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger. We want to hang on to things as they were. But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?” In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary.
  • The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership
  • How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
  • Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
  • I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
  • I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop
  • And I’ve got good news –
  • “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss
• 02:58 – Send your questions at [email protected] or AskDan
• 03:25 – A poem from Cliff FeightnerDoes the place of your working career Just serve to keep money near Do you think you’re a slob Just working a job And to lose it is your biggest fear

• 05:05 – Good news from San Antonio – a graduating student was not allowed to come up on stage if he wore jeans, so he swapped pants with a stranger
• 06:47 – In Colorado, there were missing hikers who called 911 to get help
  • 07:04 – Search team went out at 4:15 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. they made visual contact
  • 07:21 – The team used a drone to find the hikers
• 08:10 – Father surprises son with birthday gift from beyond the grave
  • 08:17 – Johnny has been grieving over his father’s death since he had a heart attack in April
  • 08:34 – Johnny’s sister picked him up from school last week and brought him to the music center for his guitar lesson
  • 08:46 – His sister handed him a birthday card from his father
  • 08:58 – The guitar store workers revealed a guitar case with a Dean Razorback Guitar – the model Johnny wanted
  • 09:08 – His father ordered the guitar in January to surprise his son on his birthday
  • 09:26 – Their community heard the story about Johnny’s late father and they pooled up funds to support Johnny’s guitar lessons
  • 09:55 – They have over $16,000 donated
• 10:23 – Another story from Montreal – a homeless man’s violin got stolen
  • 10:36 – On Tuesday, Mark found out that his violin, which he uses to play for a living, was stolen
  • 11:06 – This week, Mark had a new sign that said – Violin Stolen
  • 11:16 – People posted it on Facebook in the hope of somebody had a violin to give
  • 11:27 – The Metropolitan Opera saw the post
  • 11:34 – The CEO told The Washington Post that they were touched by the story
  • 11:49 – The Metropolitan Opera approached a store and purchased a brand new violin for Mark
  • 12:01 – Dan remembers the movie, The Soloist, from this story
• 12:40 – Last night, Dan was at a dinner with his friends and found out Mike, another friend, left his wallet on the airplane
  • 13:22 – He tried to call but it didn’t through
  • 14:29 – Dan used Joanne’s car and offered to drive Mike to his AirBnB
  • 14:55 – At the parking lot, Mike got an email from an executive from United Airlines saying they have his wallet
  • 15:09 – The airline found his wallet, took his name, took details of his reservation and contacted him from there
  • 15:19 – The executive put in her personal phone number so Mike didn’t have to go through the corporate phone numbers
  • 15:28 – He immediately called her to pick it up
  • 15:44 – Dan drove them back to the airport to get the wallet
• 16:41 – Dave says, The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership
  • 17:23 – Don’t look at duplicating what you do now, but consider doing other things
  • 18:06 – Look at other opportunities where you can use your sales skills
  • 18:50 – Dan shares about the Sanctuary they have in Tennessee
  • 19:33 – Williamson County Codes has decided that Dan is not allowed to have any kind of event in his Sanctuary
  • 19:50 – With the ugly trailer Dan had out in front made the Sanctuary look like an auxiliary building
  • 20:11 – Having cleaned up the barn and removed the trailer, this made the barn the only building on the property which was deemed commercial – in doing so, it violated the codes
  • 20:32 – 3 weeks ago, Dan got a letter and an immediate visit from the county where they decided to give Dan a cease and desist
  • 21:18 – Dan pulled his live events from his sites
  • 21:35 – In their Monday team meeting, Dan already laid out 10 things they can do to replace the live events
  • 22:01 – Dan can focus on 48 Days Eagles
  • 22:40 – Or write another book
  • 23:35 – Joanne, Dan’s wife is grieving over what happened because the events are one good way to personally connect with their audience
  • 24:33 – Whatever you’re faced with ask, “What does this make possible?”
  • 25:42 – Dan wants to be positive and not dwell on what already had happened
• 26:53 – Joe says, The owner told me if the business doesn’t pick up soon, he’ll need to lay me off. Advice?
  • 27:33 – What does this make possible?
  • 27:44 – Take this as an opportunity
  • 28:49 – Unemployment is only at 3.8% – meaning, companies are desperately looking for people
  • 29:23 – Take this opportunity to put yourself out into the marketplace
• 29:55 – Joshua says, How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists?
  • 30:38 – This could be the essence of a new book
  • 31:28 – For 12 years, Dan has been doing events in the Sanctuary. They’ve never had a 2-day event that had not included a walking tour of their property
  • 32:12 – You have to be so clear on what you’re moving toward that you look for people who will support you
• 34:21 – Jim Bob sent a message, Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well?
  • 36:15 – Yes, you are scattered
  • 36:35 – Dan uses a venn diagram to see which activities overlap together
  • 38:00 – You can develop different things where they are all connected
• 38:15 – Dan plays an audio clip from David Valentine, I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated.
  • 40:49 – Plan out where you want to be 3 years from now
  • 41:36 – High achievers are able to maintain their motivation by knowing their plans
  • 42:13 – If you can see what you want to be, you do things that make deposits that will contribute to your plan
  • 43:03 – Believe strongly in the end result
• 43:16 – The next question says, What do I say in a resume?
  • 43:51 – Be careful about describing yourself as having no experience
  • 44:03 – Talk about your competencies and what you’ve done
  • 44:42 – “Put your best foot forward”
• 45:49 – Barron’s message says, I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop
  • 46:20 – There are a lot of trades where you’ll make more money than being a CPA or starting accountant
  • 46:25 – Be realistic about it if you want to have a significant income
  • 46:47 – Set yourself apart
• 47:44 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
• 48:49 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Whatever you face in your life, choose positivity and ask yourself, “What does this make possible?”.
2. A setback is an opportunity for you to grow, learn, and be better.
3. Be clear about your vision and plan and find people who will support you in the process.

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
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21 – 23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

The post What does this make possible? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

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Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts… 5 months after I interviewed a company has contacted me.  Should I even consider them now? What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to. Should I self-publi

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…

1. 5 months after I interviewed a company has contacted me.  Should I even consider them now?
2. What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all?
3. Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche?
4. I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to.
5. Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher?
6. And I’ve got good news –

“Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum Tweet This Poem from Cliff Feightner, 48 Days Eagles

You say your chances are slimAs you are not like her or himBut you’re more than ableBring your stuff to the table

Show Notes: Episode – 06-16-17

Title: N/A

Subtitle: N/A

Summary:

In this episode, Dan bombards us with a ton of good news! Dan hopes these stories will brighten your mood—we need to take time to acknowledge the good in the world. Dan also lists the 10 steps to getting your first coaching client and explains why you MUST niche down. Tune in to find out the importance of taking a clear action to get a result and what to do if you’re in a job that just isn’t a right fit for you.

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:

• 00:47 – Preview of Today’s Show on Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts
  • 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now?
  • What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all?
  • Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche?
  • I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to
  • Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher?
  • And I’ve got good news –
  • “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum
• 03:17 – You say your chances are slim As you are not like her or him But you’re more than able Bring your stuff to the table Your potential is filled to the brim – Cliff Fightner

• 04:08 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days
• 05:24 – Dan’s example of how negative words have an effect on something we consider inanimate
• 07:04 – Negative things on TV make Dan cringe
• 07:24 – Dan shares about, Alberto Gutierrez, a trash truck driver in Colombia who for 20 years would save books
  • 08:03 – He filled his house with books and made it a library for poor children in his community
• 08:28 – More good news from Tumblr – a woman wrote about her mom who’s a waitress
  • 08:43 – She and her mom are working the same waitress job
  • 08:48 – 15 minutes ago a guy she waited on told her mom to take care and left
  • 09:16 – The man tipped her mom $1000 for her trip to Italy to find her roots
• 09:38 – A woman in 2009 lost her wallet that had $141 in it, cards, and her ID
  • 09:54 – 8 years later, her wallet came back to her
  • 10:10 – A police officer delivered the wallet to her sister-in-law’s house and it was untouched
• 11:00 – Last Saturday, a passenger of Southwest Airlines, was travelling from Denver to Pittsburgh and was treated to a neat surprise before take off
  • 11:13 – The captain explained that a special passenger was on board
  • 11:24 – For 22 years with Southwest Airlines, he was flying his 1,000,000th passenger
  • 11:37 – He presented the passenger a bottle of champagne, an autographed copy of her boarding card and an envelope of cash amounting to her ticket price
• 12:05 – Dan wants to insert these snippets of good news for the uplifting part of 48 Days podcast
• 12:42 – Chris says, 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now?
  • 13:18 – Do you still want a better job at this current moment?
  • 13:42 – People who end up getting their dream job outlast their competition
  • 14:08 – Most people after 2 weeks assume the company hired somebody else
  • 14:36 – Don’t berate a company for their slow follow through
  • 15:10 – Don’t speed things up just because you’re impatient
  • 15:19 – Dan is sending you a copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love
• 15:30 – Yvette says, Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche?
  • 16:16 – Yes, you need to be specific – don’t be a generalist
  • 16:57 – Dan shares about their heart coach
  • 17:31 – Have a clear value proposition
  • 17:55 – How do you specifically work with people?
  • 18:01 – Dan’s blog – How I Make Money Coaching
  • 18:09 – Dan goes through 10 steps to getting your first coaching client
    • Identify your area of specialty
    • Know your ideal client
    • Create your elevator speech
    • Let your ideal client get to know you better
    • Make it easy to do business with you
    • Connect with other coaches
    • Prepare a 20-minute speech around your topic
    • Volunteer to coach 5 clients through a worthy organization
    • Pitch yourself as a podcast guest
    • Ask for the commitment
  • 22:28 – Nathan asks, How much should I pay myself?
    • 23:07 – You don’t pay yourself until you see a positive cash flow
    • 23:56 – Never pay yourself from money that you borrowed
    • 24:51 – Set up your salary as low as possible
    • 25:47 – Dan will send you a copy of No More Dreaded Mondays
  • 26:10 – RJ asks, What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all?
    • 26:52 – An Interview means seeing each other face-to-face
    • 27:29 – At any point, it’s legitimate to say it’s not a great fit
    • 27:45 – Embrace and validate the fact that they called you in
    • 27:58 – if you wait ‘til the job offer, they will assume the offer isn’t enough
    • 28:34 – Don’t take a job if you feel obligated to it
  • 29:16 – Michael says, I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to
    • 30:46 – Draw a circle of 5 miles from where you live and list down companies in that area
    • 31:50 – Keep the logistics simple
    • 31:59 – Identify who your ideal customers would be
    • 32:37 – Make a list of 60 companies
    • 33:13 – Dan shares about Shane who walked in his door and offered a dry cleaning service
      • 34:02 – He charged the same as the dry cleaners
      • 34:27 – Shane was getting 40% of the cost of the dry cleaners
    • 35:30 – Dan shares about a gifted Christian musician from Tennessee
      • 36:18 – On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she calls churches and restaurants who might be interested in her services
    • 37:03 – Taking clear action is what will get you the results
    • 37:22 – Dan also talks about Bonny, his bookkeeper who comes in once a month
  • 38:47 – Billy from the previous week asks, Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher?
    • 40:47 – Dan will send you a book proposal outline to help you frame what you offer
    • 42:16 – Dan works with traditional publishers
    • 43:00 – Dan wouldn’t have sold millions of copies and translated his book if he published himself
    • 43:36 – Look at every project in multiple ways
    • 45:55 – Decide which way makes more sense to you
  • 47:45 – Dan’s father’s day weekend will be about U2 and Johnny Cash
  • 48:07 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
  • 48:32 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Do not be too general in your scope of what you have to offer – find your niche.
2. Take a clear action to get a result.
3. Do not take a job if you feel obligated to do it—nor should you stay in a job if it’s not the right fit.

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
• Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

 

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Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)

Questions this week:

1. I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time.
2. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own.
3. What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). Click for more. 
4. I want to do something outside of the software development arena.

“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” Kahlil Gibran — Tweet This

Cliff Fightner’s Poem This Week, 48DaysEagles

“The talents, of which you’ve been blessed
Are they helping in your life’s quest
Do they help make you money
Keeping life sunny
Or are they inside, being oppressed”

Mentioned in Podcast

Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter

The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48Days as the code) Cliff Ravenscraft’s Live Event on Building a Business Around Your Podcast
Upcoming Events with Dan

CES Conference with Jim Cockrum (Note: this event has passed) –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

[email protected] Show Notes: Episode – 06-09-17

Title: N/A

Subtitle: N/A

Summary:

In this episode, Dan walks us through a number of questions from our listeners that reminds us that pursuing a life for money and security alone can only take us so far. There is a sincere wrestle to be a person of significance and purpose; a tension that is worth exploring. He also shares an eye-opening interview he had with Aaron Walker, author of View from the Top. Listen as Aaron discusses his own fight searching for a greater purpose after retiring at the age of 27 and how Dan helped him along his new path as a career coach.

Sponsored By:

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:07 – Preview of Today’s Show on Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)
  • I would love to move into a position where I can work with in student ministry full-time.
  • My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own.
  • What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top).
  • I want to do something outside of the software development arena.
  • “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.”– Kahlil Gibran
  • “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner
• 02:33 – “The talents, of which you’ve been blessed

Are they helping in your life’s quest

Do they help make you money

Keeping life sunny

Or are they inside, being oppressed” – Poem by Cliff Feightner

• 03:16 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft’s course, Building a Business Around Your Podcast
• 04:19 – Free Book – DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master – Nance Schick (use 48Days as the code)
• 06:30 – John says, I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time
  • 07:28 – Check out ChurchJobs.net
  • 08:16 – Why limit yourself to that?
  • 08:38 – Dan presents a scenario to challenge your thinking
  • 09:41 – Consider this 2nd example
  • 10:43 – What if you’re in a job that pays $65K a year and you’re a student minister volunteer?
  • 11:17 – Dan knows a guy who works as a full-time minister
    • 11:20 – His father-in-law was a Ford dealer who gave him a new T Bird
    • 11:38 – The minister received so much criticism that he had to give the car back to his father-in-law
  • 11:58 – If you’re asking for money for your ministry, people will always question your actions
  • 12:21 – Dan would never be able to sleep at night in that situation
  • 12:41 – Read the message of Paul in the New Testament
  • 13:26 – Dan sees some challenges in the way we pay people as ministers
• 14:06 – A listener asks, My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own
  • 15:36 – What does security mean in a job that you loathe?
  • 15:55 – The security you think you have is an illusion
  • 16:52 – If you can create 50% of your salary for 15 hours per week on the side, you’re in good shape to quit your job
• 17:20 – Jim says, I want to do something outside of the software development arena
  • 18:00 – Software development is a very broad industry
  • 18:34 – There are millions of opportunities in software development and it may mean you need to modify what you do
  • 18:51 – Don’t leave without a clear plan
  • 19:14 – Dan will send you a new copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love
• 19:55 – Dan plays, Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)
• 24:24 – Dan shares his interview with Aaron Walker
  • 24:31 – For Aaron, the best part of the book is the foreword written by Dan
  • 25:01 – Aaron’s new book is View from the Top
  • 25:29 – At 27 years old, Aaron was able to retire but 18 months later, he woke up to the fact that he gained 50 lbs
  • 26:01– His wife, Robin, told Aaron he should have a purpose, a reason to get up everyday
  • 26:23 – Aaron wished he had Masterminds when he was 27
  • 26:44 – He’s thankful Dan was there to help him
  • 26:52 – Dan is the reason why Aaron is coaching now
  • 27:31 – It’s not just money that should be the reason to get up every morning
  • 28:22 – Dan knew Aaron had so much to offer that he thought it was selfish for him to retire for the 2nd time
  • 28:52 – Dan invited Aaron to attend Innovate
  • 29:16 – Dan encouraged Aaron to coach because of his experiences and stories
  • 29:37 – “What’s ordinary to you is extraordinary to others”
  • 30:09 – Dan helped Aaron open his eyes and gave the possibilities of what could be the future
  • 31:26 – Dan and Aaron talked about how he could borrow the credibility of other people to start
  • 32:01 – Somebody introduced Aaron to podcasts and he started finding guests
  • 32:32 – In the past 30 months, Aaron has had more than 400 interviews
  • 32:39 – Be consistent
  • 32:56 – Aaron has written hundreds of blogs
  • 33:02 – “You don’t need to do everything”
  • 34:06 – Aaron’s core message and stories are now in his book, View from the Top
  • 34:48 – At 40 years old, life had been so good to him – until August 1, 2001
  • 35:07 – A guy named Enrique was crossing the street to ride a local bus, and an accident happened – Aaron ran over and killed a pedestrian
  • 35:28 – He sold his business and took the next 5 years off
  • 35:48 – Don’t make money your only reason to live – there is significance on the other side of the coin
  • 36:11 – Be intentional in being significant
  • 36:31 – Aaron’s reason for writing his book is to spread the message that you can gain both success and significance in your life
  • 37:36 – Break free from the things that are holding you back
  • 37:39 – Surround yourself with wise people
  • 37:57 – Go to ViewFromTheTop.com/book and pre order the book to get a FREE digital copy of The Mastermind Blueprint
  • 39:29 – Dan ends the interview
• 39:56 – Reeba says, I was recently approached by my daughter’s art teacher about offering art lessons at our studio. However, there’s another art teacher in town who’s working to build her own art studio
  • 41:33 – “There are nothing but green lights for you to go ahead”
  • 41:49 – There are so many approaches to teaching art that students can get a broader and healthier view of the options
  • 43:17 – “Having all competitors close together helps everyone”
  • 43:56 – The cluster theory is what businesses understand
  • 44:05 – See the other teacher as a collaborator and not a competitor so you can refer clients to her
  • 45:24 – Dan shares about the scene at Macy’s during Christmas time from the movie Miracle on 34th Street
  • 45:26 – As a coach, Dan refers 99% of people who reach out to him to other coaches
  • 46:17 – Talk to the other teacher
• 46:45 – May Jobs Data says the US added 253K jobs in May
  • 47:13 – Unemployment rate is 4.4% – the lowest in history
  • 47:48 – Employers can’t find people to work
  • 48:43 – USPS is looking for package handlers for $14/hour in Franklin, Tennessee
  • 49:16 – Walmart is starting to use their employees as a delivery service
• 50:20 – Send us your success stories and questions to AskDan
• 50:57 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
• 51:50 – Dan wishes you success and satisfaction
• 52:03 – Next week’s topic: What is your why?
• 52:23 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Define what security means to you and what you’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of it.
2. Don’t leave your steady income without a clear, direct plan of action.
3. Living a life just for the sake of money may not be enough—look for a purpose that makes you jump out of bed each day.

 

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
• Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

 

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Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)

Questions this week:

1. I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time.
2. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own.
3. What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). Click for more. 
4. I want to do something outside of the software development arena.

“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” Kahlil Gibran — Tweet This

Cliff Fightner’s Poem This Week, 48DaysEagles

“The talents, of which you’ve been blessedAre they helping in your life’s questDo they help make you moneyKeeping life sunnyOr are they inside, being oppressed”

Mentioned in Podcast

Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter

The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48Days as the code) Cliff Ravenscraft’s Live Event on Building a Business Around Your Podcast Upcoming Events with Dan

CES Conference with Jim Cockrum (Note: this event has passed) –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

[email protected] Show Notes: Episode – 06-09-17

Title: N/A

Subtitle: N/A

Summary:

In this episode, Dan walks us through a number of questions from our listeners that reminds us that pursuing a life for money and security alone can only take us so far. There is a sincere wrestle to be a person of significance and purpose; a tension that is worth exploring. He also shares an eye-opening interview he had with Aaron Walker, author of View from the Top. Listen as Aaron discusses his own fight searching for a greater purpose after retiring at the age of 27 and how Dan helped him along his new path as a career coach.

Sponsored By:

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 01:07 – Preview of Today’s Show on Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)
  • I would love to move into a position where I can work with in student ministry full-time.
  • My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own.
  • What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top).
  • I want to do something outside of the software development arena.
  • “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.”– Kahlil Gibran
  • “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner
• 02:33 – “The talents, of which you’ve been blessed

Are they helping in your life’s quest

Do they help make you money

Keeping life sunny

Or are they inside, being oppressed” – Poem by Cliff Feightner

• 03:16 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft’s course, Building a Business Around Your Podcast
• 04:19 – Free Book – DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master – Nance Schick (use 48Days as the code)
• 06:30 – John says, I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time
  • 07:28 – Check out ChurchJobs.net
  • 08:16 – Why limit yourself to that?
  • 08:38 – Dan presents a scenario to challenge your thinking
  • 09:41 – Consider this 2nd example
  • 10:43 – What if you’re in a job that pays $65K a year and you’re a student minister volunteer?
  • 11:17 – Dan knows a guy who works as a full-time minister
    • 11:20 – His father-in-law was a Ford dealer who gave him a new T Bird
    • 11:38 – The minister received so much criticism that he had to give the car back to his father-in-law
  • 11:58 – If you’re asking for money for your ministry, people will always question your actions
  • 12:21 – Dan would never be able to sleep at night in that situation
  • 12:41 – Read the message of Paul in the New Testament
  • 13:26 – Dan sees some challenges in the way we pay people as ministers
• 14:06 – A listener asks, My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own
  • 15:36 – What does security mean in a job that you loathe?
  • 15:55 – The security you think you have is an illusion
  • 16:52 – If you can create 50% of your salary for 15 hours per week on the side, you’re in good shape to quit your job
• 17:20 – Jim says, I want to do something outside of the software development arena
  • 18:00 – Software development is a very broad industry
  • 18:34 – There are millions of opportunities in software development and it may mean you need to modify what you do
  • 18:51 – Don’t leave without a clear plan
  • 19:14 – Dan will send you a new copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love
• 19:55 – Dan plays, Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins)
• 24:24 – Dan shares his interview with Aaron Walker
  • 24:31 – For Aaron, the best part of the book is the foreword written by Dan
  • 25:01 – Aaron’s new book is View from the Top
  • 25:29 – At 27 years old, Aaron was able to retire but 18 months later, he woke up to the fact that he gained 50 lbs
  • 26:01– His wife, Robin, told Aaron he should have a purpose, a reason to get up everyday
  • 26:23 – Aaron wished he had Masterminds when he was 27
  • 26:44 – He’s thankful Dan was there to help him
  • 26:52 – Dan is the reason why Aaron is coaching now
  • 27:31 – It’s not just money that should be the reason to get up every morning
  • 28:22 – Dan knew Aaron had so much to offer that he thought it was selfish for him to retire for the 2nd time
  • 28:52 – Dan invited Aaron to attend Innovate
  • 29:16 – Dan encouraged Aaron to coach because of his experiences and stories
  • 29:37 – “What’s ordinary to you is extraordinary to others”
  • 30:09 – Dan helped Aaron open his eyes and gave the possibilities of what could be the future
  • 31:26 – Dan and Aaron talked about how he could borrow the credibility of other people to start
  • 32:01 – Somebody introduced Aaron to podcasts and he started finding guests
  • 32:32 – In the past 30 months, Aaron has had more than 400 interviews
  • 32:39 – Be consistent
  • 32:56 – Aaron has written hundreds of blogs
  • 33:02 – “You don’t need to do everything”
  • 34:06 – Aaron’s core message and stories are now in his book, View from the Top
  • 34:48 – At 40 years old, life had been so good to him – until August 1, 2001
  • 35:07 – A guy named Enrique was crossing the street to ride a local bus, and an accident happened – Aaron ran over and killed a pedestrian
  • 35:28 – He sold his business and took the next 5 years off
  • 35:48 – Don’t make money your only reason to live – there is significance on the other side of the coin
  • 36:11 – Be intentional in being significant
  • 36:31 – Aaron’s reason for writing his book is to spread the message that you can gain both success and significance in your life
  • 37:36 – Break free from the things that are holding you back
  • 37:39 – Surround yourself with wise people
  • 37:57 – Go to ViewFromTheTop.com/book and pre order the book to get a FREE digital copy of The Mastermind Blueprint
  • 39:29 – Dan ends the interview
• 39:56 – Reeba says, I was recently approached by my daughter’s art teacher about offering art lessons at our studio. However, there’s another art teacher in town who’s working to build her own art studio
  • 41:33 – “There are nothing but green lights for you to go ahead”
  • 41:49 – There are so many approaches to teaching art that students can get a broader and healthier view of the options
  • 43:17 – “Having all competitors close together helps everyone”
  • 43:56 – The cluster theory is what businesses understand
  • 44:05 – See the other teacher as a collaborator and not a competitor so you can refer clients to her
  • 45:24 – Dan shares about the scene at Macy’s during Christmas time from the movie Miracle on 34th Street
  • 45:26 – As a coach, Dan refers 99% of people who reach out to him to other coaches
  • 46:17 – Talk to the other teacher
• 46:45 – May Jobs Data says the US added 253K jobs in May
  • 47:13 – Unemployment rate is 4.4% – the lowest in history
  • 47:48 – Employers can’t find people to work
  • 48:43 – USPS is looking for package handlers for $14/hour in Franklin, Tennessee
  • 49:16 – Walmart is starting to use their employees as a delivery service
• 50:20 – Send us your success stories and questions to AskDan
• 50:57 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
• 51:50 – Dan wishes you success and satisfaction
• 52:03 – Next week’s topic: What is your why?
• 52:23 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Define what security means to you and what you’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of it.
2. Don’t leave your steady income without a clear, direct plan of action.
3. Living a life just for the sake of money may not be enough—look for a purpose that makes you jump out of bed each day.

 

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
• Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!)

Credits:

• Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

 

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Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) Questions this week: I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own. What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). Click for more.  I want to do something outside of the software development arena. “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work ... Read More

Is our church keeping us from our God given full potential? Other items we explore: Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients. My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items. I’m wearing out in my current career, but I’ve decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement. I believe

Is our church keeping us from our God given full potential?

Other items we explore:

1. Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients.
2. My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items.
3. I’m wearing out in my current career, but I’ve decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement.
4. I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full time.
5. I can’t for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology.

“Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner – Tweet This

“You should do things a different wayBut about it, you tell them you’ll prayWill it be scoredAs advice from the LordOr putting it off till another day”   Poem by Cliff Feightner

Show Notes: Episode – 06-02-17

Title: N/A

Subtitle: N/A

Summary:

In this episode, Dan discusses the fine line between choosing the work you love and the work that pays you. Achieving the right balance between the two requires a great deal of wisdom—so Dan offers some solid, practical advice that can help guide you in the right direction. Listen as Dan addresses those aspiring to be new business owners by listing a number of resources and books that will help kickstart the process. He also encourages those feeling doubtful to consider this the starting point for new growth.

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:

• 01:32 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Is our church keeping us from our God-given full potential?”
  • Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients.
  • My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items.
  • I’m wearing out in my current career, but I’ve decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement.
  • I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full time.
  • I can’t for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology.
  • “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner
• 03:07 – “You should do things a different way

But about it, you tell them you’ll pray

Will it be scored

As advice from the Lord

Or putting it off till another day” – Poem by Cliff Feightner

• 03:45 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft’s course on June 16th and 17th Building a Business Around Your Podcast
  • 04:34 – Cliff will teach podcasting and how to do it with excellence
  • 04:46 – Go to http://podcastanswerman.com/nextlevelworkshop/
• 05:06 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days
• 06:30 – Adam says, I wanted to let you know that for the last 18 months or so I’ve been doing the same thing (Zazzle concept) for the physical products I design for old jeep jerkies on com
  • 08:18 – Adam’s website is XJ Switch Panels
  • 08:52 – “If I had gone for a more traditional manufacturing…a single design would have required between $30-50K”
  • 09:03 – Being able to 3D print his designs, Adam’s prototypes only cost $250
  • 09:13 – After 18 months, he has profited more than $10,000
• 10:13 – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to [email protected]
• 10:27 – Last week, Dan talked about Billy, the pastor who recently got fired
  • 10:56 – Billy sent a note of thanks
  • 11:06 – He will pursue his PhD and find more creative ways to fund his studies
• 11:36 – Paul says, I have a professional training company that I want to grow by targeting the best clients for my services
  • 12:00 – Dan uses the service from Nurture Marketing
  • 13:00 – That marketing filled Dan’s schedule
• 13:31 – Dave says, My wife says I should get people to pay me for my ideas and although she was half joking, I think she was half serious
  • 14:18 – Ideas with value get paid accordingly
  • 14:39 – Ideas are not something you get paid for on a continual basis
  • 14:53 – Dan shares about his friend, David, who works for Verizon
  • 15:08 – David designed a clear thermostat cover that locks
  • 15:35 – David sold over 4K units on Amazon and got inquiries from Home Depot
  • 16:21 – David connected with an agency that worked out a licensing agreement
  • 16:45 – They now opened an order with Home Depot for 10K units
  • 17:10 – Dan also shares about his friend, Vernie
  • 17:23 – Dan connected Vernie to the same people and they are now working on a licensing agreement for his product
  • 17:32 – Invent Right is a legit website that Dan recommends you to check out
  • 18:10 – Dan also recommends to read the book, One Simple Idea by Steven Key
• 19:26 – Donna says, Although I am trying to get certified as a trainer soon, I am still lacking enough education for me to feel like I can successfully work with clients
  • 20:21 – When will you know that you have enough education?
  • 20:41 – Dan’s nutritional trainer is very clear on his experience
  • 21:12 – Your clients may not be impressed by your education
  • 21:56 – “You’re in business when you have a paying client”
  • 22:17 – Spend 3 hours per week studying, 5 hours for your content, 4 hours for working directly with clients, and 3 hours on marketing to build your brand
  • 23:17 – Don’t spend all your time studying
  • 23:52 – Dan stills allocate time to study
  • 24:17 – Grow knowledge and experience at the same time
  • 24:48 – Don’t allow fear to slow you down
• 24:57 – Kristine says, My dream is to open an organic/natural bakery with pastries, custom decorated cakes, and also maybe some organic cafe items
  • 25:24 – “I’m lost financially”
  • 26:07 – Dan encourages you to stairstep your business – start to supply existing businesses
  • 26:46 – Don’t put yourself in competition and immense debt
  • 27:03 – Dan recommends you to read, Business Boutique: A Woman’s Guide for Making Money for Doing What You Love
  • 28:03 – Find a commercial bakery and rent the kitchen for a few hours when they are not open
  • 28:40 – Dan shares about Casa Azafran – they have a kitchen that accommodates 50 different businesses
  • 30:01 – Use that to know which items people are craving
• 30:17 – Nick sent a message, Is our church keeping us from our God-given full potential?
  • 31:05 – Respond to the things you’re already sensing
  • 31:27 – Divine discontent is the thing that God uses in our frustrating situations
  • 32:12 – Spend time with people you want to become – don’t change who you are
  • 33:28 – You don’t want to be the exact person you are now in the future
  • 34:02 – “Give yourselves 6 months to just think and explore”
  • 34:19 – Spend Sunday mornings to go deep in your own searching
  • 34:55 – Change the experience significantly to define what you’re looking for in a church
  • 35:27 – When Dan was 22 years old, he was convinced he would not subscribe to any theology he couldn’t easily understand
  • 36:25 – Seeing the enjoyment Dan’s son was experiencing encouraged him to examine his own understanding
  • 37:01 – Embrace your doubt and be convinced that this will be a growing time for you
  • 38:08 – This is just the beginning
• 38:41 – Gwendalyn asks, As I approach fitness people, I want to protect the concept of the business. Do NDA’s protect me in cases like this?
  • 39:15 – The real protection is to take action
  • 39:33 – Be careful about partnering
• 40:54 – Betsy’s message, I’m wearing out in my current career, but I’ve decided to make the best of it for another 18 months when I qualify for a full retirement
  • 41:18 – Check out Second-Act Careers by Nancy Collamer
  • 41:33 – Also read, Launch Your Encore: Finding Adventure and Purpose Later in Life
  • 41:49 – Use your 18 months to get fired up about what you’re going to move into next
• 41:56 – Marilyn says, I believe we can both get to a point where we can move into art and singing full-time
  • 42:40 – “Be careful about forcing your art and music to be your primary/only source of income”
  • 43:22 – Dan shares about the book, Eat, Pray, Love
  • 43:44 – “I held on to those other sources of income for so long because I never wanted to burden my writing with the responsibility to pay for my life” – Elizabeth Gilbert
  • 44:46 – Dan mentions again about David, his friend who works in Verizon that sings very well
  • 45:20 – Have a realistic plan
• 45:44 – Bill says, I can’t for the life of me figure out how to monetize my passions. I love Bible and theology
  • 46:18 – Last week, Dan said that the lowest paid professions were preaching and teaching
  • 46:46 – Expect you can teach and preach on the side
  • 47:00 – Don’t push those things to the forefront
  • 47:41 – Have a realistic plan to bring passion, talent and money together
• 48:51 – Ask questions on AskDan
• 48:56 – Coaching with Excellence – August 31-Sept 1, 2017
• 49:06 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward
• 49:08 – Dan closes today’s podcast

3 Key Points:

1. Dip your toe in the water before you jump in – find ways to get involved in the type of business you want without needing to be in debt or before pouring hard-earned money for that investment.
2. Embrace your doubts as an opportunity for personal growth.
3. Do NOT expect your passions to be your main source of income—create a realistic plan that brings passion, talent, and money together.

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
• Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love
• CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!)
• Coaching with Excellence – August 31-Sept 1, 2017

Credits: Show Notes by Mallard Creatives

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