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Here’s an uncomfortable truth most people don’t want to think about:

Making lots of money doesn’t guarantee financial independence.

Look at NFL stars, for example. They routinely make 7 figures a year. And yet, 78% of NFL players wind up broke or under financial stress after they retire.

Same goes for the majority of celebrities: Hollywood actors, reality TV stars, you name it.

We’re going to go out on a limb and say that at least part of the reason you became an entrepreneur is financial. You want to have a comfortable lifestyle, retire with lots of savings, and leave a sizable inheritance to your children. Who doesn’t?

There’s one subject every entrepreneur should study… but so few of us actually do.

Spirituality.

Not what you expected, is it? You see, every other business blog you visit today will tell you to study marketing, or sales, or management – even philosophy.

All of these are important. But chances are, you’re studying them already!

But something like spirituality probably isn’t on your, because you’re unsure about how useful it is in practice. So let us show you!

As an entrepreneur, you’ve had your fair share of rejection and negative feedback.

How do we know? It comes with the territory. If you want to create anything worthwhile, you will catch flak for it.

And, ironically, the more successful you become, the more negativity you’ll have to deal with. Not because you’re doing something wrong, mind you. It’s just that, as more people learn about you and your business, you won’t just gain more fans and loyal customers (or clients)…

…you’ll gain more haters, too.

Of all the myths and misconceptions about business, there’s one in particular that really grinds our gears.

It’s the myth of “the self-made man” (or woman).

Ugh, it’s annoying just to type it out. This is by far one of the most damaging, misleading, and just plain obnoxious beliefs about entrepreneurship. Here’s why…

Not a single successful person – in any area of life – was, is, or ever will be self-made.

We have a special place in our hearts for service businesses here at The Draw Shop. After growing our own agency to 7 figures, we know better than most how difficult it can be.

Like, here’s just a fraction of everything you need to excel at when you run a service-based business:

• Attracting high-value clients consistently, so you never have to worry about “slow months”…
• Working with in-house and virtual teams, so stuff gets done on time, every time…
• Communicating with clients to make sure you knock their socks off on every project…
• We’re barely scratching the surface here!

All of that stuff, and more, is hard. And there’s a lot of mediocre – and straight-up bad – advice out there. So if you want to grow your agency to seven figures and beyond, in a sustainable way, you want to take your cue from someone who’s been there and done that.

Starting an online business has never been easier.

All you need is an idea and an Internet connection, and you could get your first paying customers by the end of the day.

This means is has also never been easier to get into legal trouble with your Internet business. Because here’s the thing…

It’s the most accessible way to become an entrepreneur, sure. But don’t be fooled: online business is still governed by a myriad of laws, rules, and regulations.

On the Get Genius podcast, we love to talk about building a business. Getting healthy is our second favorite thing to talk about.

In today’s episode, we get to discuss both these subjects – so imagine our delight! It’s almost as if Christmas has come early.

(Luckily, it hasn’t – or we wouldn’t survive yet another indulgent feast so soon after Thanksgiving!)

You will love this week’s interview if you’re trying to transition to a healthy lifestyle, looking for great insights about building a product-based business, or simply enjoy geeking out about nutrition, health, and cooking.

If you’re talking to somebody over drinks, and you want them to do a spit-take, ask them this:

“So… how are you preparing for the day you die?”

Disclaimer: We’re joking. Please don’t actually do this with anyone. Except maybe your closest friend. Or, to be safe, just don’t do this with anyone, period.

The fact is, out of the two inevitable things in life – death and taxes – we love to complain about the latter… but almost never talk about the former.

But we should.

No, we are not starting a CSI spinoff about entrepreneurship. Though you have to admit, it would have been cool.

It wouldn’t? Oh well… maybe one of these days we’ll come up with a hit TV show idea!

Here’s what today’s headline is all about:

We’re going to discuss the forensic approach to growing your business.

Referral marketing is hard.

Actually, scratch that.

Attracting clients by word of mouth is hard, period. Whether or not you have a referral strategy in place.

Worst of all, it’s comically misunderstood.

Most businesses don’t do referral marketing very well. But the few that have figured it out… you’ve probably heard of them.