The Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus closed its doors for good last week.

Perfect time for me to share some insight into one of the greatest entrepreneurs who ever lived.

Most business owners think that a referral is the easiest person to sell to.

But there is one that is MUCH easier, and is also far too often forgotten about and ignored.

To celebrate my birthday today, I'll be opening presents, eating cake, and hosting a free online training to show business owners and entrepreneurs how to use a powerful new technology to tap into a 300 million person database and generate a ton of qualified leads and sales -- completely on autopilot. I hope you'll join me:

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It is estimated that only 13% of Americans are self-employed business owners or entrepreneurs.

The entitlement mentality of the remaining 87% is amazing, and annoying.

The "Greatest Show On Earth" ended its 146-year run two days ago.

Like so many people, I have fond memories of it as a kid. I also have fond memories of it as a young adult.

Today I discuss two postcards I got in the mail last week, and share some help on how the senders could increase their effectiveness and RESULTS tremendously.

Sirius sattellite radio launched "The Beatles Channel" two days ago.

They are my favorite musical group of all time, and make for a great entrepreneurial study.

I've run my own businesses and helped thousands of others to grow theirs over the past four decades.

I still see this #1 Mistake ALL THE TIME that is the biggest cause of frustration and lack of results for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Dustin Mathews is a marketing expert and author of "The No B.S. Guide To Powerful Presentations."

Today he shares how to become more effective at selling through both online and offline seminars and events.

My first personal mentor in direct response marketing was Dan Kennedy, who is often mis-quoted and misunderstood about the concept that "Good Is Good Enough."

Today I'll help you with one of the most powerful concepts you could ever use in your business.