Real Money Talks

Does everything need to be perfect in order to make good money? Of course not. In fact, it can lead to less money, and even burnout. Today I’m discussing how perfection leads to poverty and why trying to have every aspect of your business perfect should not be your ultimate goal.   Perfection is not the ideal goal you want for your business. When I started to craft my book, I went through numerous...

Offering a digital magazine to your audience reaches more than readers and gives you the benefit of making money. Investing in an adequate campaign of online publishing provides you the opportunity to attract advertisers and providers.   Today, I’m discussing the ways to make money with your digital magazine. Millennials and Gen X populations prefer reading online more than print, so why not inves...

Having a mentor or coach is part of the path to success. Everyone from athletes to musicians use mentors to help guide them. Once you are clear about what you want, you need to pay attention to who you listen to. You don’t want to fall prey to a bunch of hype or script readers. Choosing a mentor should be based on knowing where you want to be and then finding someone who is a step above that. Aimi...

Co-working spaces are gaining in popularity as the younger generation, particularly millennials, want a lighter, more convenient option. They are moving away from the concept of bigger and more. They don’t want to be burdened with all of the stuff that comes with a big home and a big corporate office. They want the convenience of working when and where they want while still having the services and...

Having a business strategy can be the difference between running a profitable business and having to close the doors. Do you have a business strategy? What is your strategy for this year? If you don't have a clearly defined strategy, it is something worth spending time thinking about. Do you have what Jim Collins refers to as a BHAG or big hairy audacious goal for your business this year? Today, I...

Are you an investor who’s looking for new ways to invest your money? Do you want to be known as one of the wise investors and not merely someone who makes money because of your high income? Do you want to know about the trend that is going to astound traditional banking and investment players? In today’s episode, I talk about a way to make money and invest it with a team. This method is called equ...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “cannabis”? Some associate it with words such as “prohibited” and “unlawful,” while others choose to look at the positive medical effects that this plant brings. Aside from what others claim as favorable medical results that cannabis produces, there are those who see this as a gold rush to the finish line.   In today’s episode, I talk about a very con...

Are there tasks you repeatedly do every week? How about every day? Do you know that you can save time and make more money if you automate some of your responsibilities? Are you aware that making money is correlated to having a database? Today’s guest is businessman, Thomas Blackwell of Infusionsoft, who identifies some critical points on why having a database, together with automation, rules in to...

If you are an investor, especially if you’re a first-time investor, you probably have looked into your options. One of the choices you may have considered is being a shareholder of a company. Owning some shares of a company is also known as equity. Before jumping into any decision, it is best to know the pros and cons of your choices. Don't just go with the flow because most people want equity. Is...

If you are an entrepreneur, having a business card serves many things. It gives others an idea about what you do and allows prospective clients to reach you. It also implies you are serious about what you do and that you mean business. While people still use calling cards today, the innovations in technology have created a new way of being known and making business – through apps.   Today's topic...

Stagnation is the opposite of growth. With people depending on you, you cannot afford to stop growing and wait for others to tell you what to do with your life, what to do with your money, and how to carry on. Only you can make the decision to continue growing, keep on investing, and change your family’s financial legacy. Only you can make the decision to keep motivated   In today’s episode, I tal...

Imagine you have been working all your life and finally realized that you have the means and the ideas to be a great entrepreneur. Now that your business is thriving, what’s next for you? Great entrepreneurs don’t just look at the present; they look forward, think ahead, and anticipate the inevitable – retirement. While planning for your business is great, have you ever thought of what’s in store...

Many people want to make money, keep it, and gain even more of it by investing what they have. Countless entrepreneurs fail in the last two areas because they do not understand money. For this reason, keeping yourself well informed and educated by attending seminars and workshops is a must if you desire to succeed in all three areas of making, keeping, and investing your funds.   In today’s episod...

If you have a passion that you want to convert into something profitable, the best way to go is to start your company. You start creating business plans, establish company goals, and look for prospective people who would be willing to invest in your business venture. More often than not, the most common reason for the delay in company launches is due to lack of funding. This logic also applies to...

Are you thinking of the best way to optimize your social media exposure? Are you tired of paying advertisers who were supposed to boost your view count but fail to do so? The trial-and-error stage is over! Today’s guest is an exceptional teenager who made almost $4,000 on a 3-day show in Salt Lake as he talked about how to win social media. Nathan has created a successful program that drastically...

Power is something that everyone wants to have in life without realizing that they already have it. Different people express power in various ways. Some people either mask or hide behind it, while others are not aware of it. Whichever group you belong in, if you want to know how to use your power or enhance the way you express it, the Expression of Your Power program is right for you.   In today’s...

Today’s guest is a serial entrepreneur who has worked with 85 to 100 people and 43 businesses to date. Shawn Shewchuk is motivated and passionate about what he does, which is to help people understand what freedom is and how they can avoid getting stuck in their business and eventually achieve business growth and freedom.   In today’s episode, Shawn talks about the importance of the three importan...

Millennials, people who belong to the age group 16 to 34, tend to have more than one job and are known for having multiple contracts. They are less committed to rents and are known to have a liking for working in a shared space. The concept of working within a shared space is not a new idea, but rather made famous by this group of people.    In today’s episode, I talk about the benefits of getting...

 If you want to make more and do more with your money, equipping yourself with the right tools is necessary. More than this, making, keeping, and investing money can be made possible if you have both the right attitude - the “Yes!” attitude. The equation to “do less” is part of seeing results – to do less of the things you are not good at and divert your energy to the things you excel in.    In to...

Today’s guest is a world-class expert who makes sure that all my events are profitable. Linda Kane of Blue Diamond Event Management has been my event manager for several years. She has been doing live events and has been working with coaches and entrepreneurs for 12 years.    In today’s episode, Linda and I talk about the factors that create a successful and profitable event. She shares pricing ti...

Are you content with the path that your general knowledge is taking you? Do you desire a great change in your life as you intentionally look into the knowledge that you possess but have left unexplored?  Information is readily available with a few clicks on the keyboard, but with this accessibility also comes the issue of data integrity and reliability. Nothing beats an accustomed companion like b...

Are you tired of doing the same work over and over again without the possibility of professional growth and progress? Do you have ideas that can potentially impact and eventually change the sector you are in? Have you been contemplating on stepping out of your comfort zone to be a game changer, but doesn’t seem to know how?   While there are things that are best done the traditional way, the moder...

If you are in the real estate business, it is crucial that you understand the buying patterns of the different generations. To do this, you need to know the distinct characteristics, attitude, and mentality of each generation to cater to their needs successfully. With millennials having a lot of buying power in this age, deciphering their viewpoint will help in your investment ventures. Today’s gu...

Do you want to know how you can take your startup company to the next level? Or maybe you’re wondering why your long-running business has stagnated? Do you think your current human resources are enough to resolve your present business predicaments? How does a strategist contribute in the growth of your company? Today’s guest is the person major corporations call when they have a problem. Sean Roac...

Do you want to reach more people to promote your services, but don’t seem to know where to start? Do you want to be referred to as an expert in what you do? How do you stand out in the midst of the competition? Today’s guest is an expert at taking the lead in marketing your brand. Sean Roach does corporate strategy for some leading corporations like Apple, Google, and Amazon. He also works with sm...