Effective goal setting requires more than writing the goal down and hoping the goal comes to fruition. The purpose of goal setting is to train your subconscious mind to do things habitually. Six essential elements exist for effective goal setting. 1....

When most people start their entrepreneurial journey, they tell almost nobody. These new entrepreneurs are afraid that other people will tell them that being an entrepreneur is not a career choice. They are afraid that people will judge them as “dream...

I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR! It sounds nice doesn’t it? However, the title of “entrepreneur” means nothing if you do not attach any significance to the word. We all see entrepreneurs on television (Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, etc.), yet we ...

How many popular sayings do know pertain to “respect?” I know you have heard, “to get respect, you have to give respect;” and “respect is a two way street;” and “you have to earn respect;” and probably the most famous, “R E S P E C T, f...

Aptitude is defined as "capability; ability; innate or acquired capacity for something; talent." Another definition for aptitude is "readiness or quickness in learning; intelligence." Now that you know the definition of aptitude, the question becomes, "ho...

Idealism and motivation have been my foundation. Education and encouragement have been my support. The dream of financial freedom and security has been my goal. Choosing the entrepreneurial journey is one of the riskiest paths to travel. The harsh tru...

What is networking? Networking is a way to meet new leads, possible partners, idea makers, and/or problem solvers (“potentials”). Networking is a way to advertise your business and/or services. Networking is a way to expand your business, make deal...

In order to simplify the concept, I think of “street smarts” as experience. Therefore, the question now becomes, “Would you rather know all the aspects of an investment or have actually invested in a venture?” Book smarts are necessary in orde...

Pyramid Scheme Many people automatically associate a negative connotation with buzz words like “multi-level marketing” and “downline.” These people assume that those words denote a “pyramid scheme” and that the oppo...

One of the biggest problems new entrepreneurs have is that they get discouraged. Some get discouraged more easily than others, but regardless of your tolerance level for disappointment, becoming discouraged is a natural emotion for all entrepreneurs. Th...

Some people can dive into a project headfirst without first having received any guidance and without having a plan. The most amazing aspect of this approach is that sometimes these people successfully complete a project. This approach may work for school ...

Many people discuss real estate, banking/financial institutions, and other common investments that are know to most entrepreneurs. However, because we are new entrepreneurs, we need to create NEW investments! Many investors invest money and time into ...

As you begin your entrepreneurial journey, many questions and concerns will arise: How do I find financing? How do I write a business plan? To whom will I pitch my plan? However, no matter how much information and advice you can, and probably will, ob...