How often does this happen?

I plan for it to happen more often, since for the past week I’ve been experimenting with Tim Ferriss’ method of increased productivity. He wrote about it in the “4-Hour Work Week” on batching, and creating an auto-responder to all incoming emails informing folks to expect a response – if at all – in a few days, and to train people not to bother me with unimportant matters.

Here’s to being more effective, so that you can focus on the more meaningful, fulfilling, and impactful things in your life.

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…they suck?

That’s what I thought. But my sales hero Jeffrey Gitomer told me I’m…wrong (*gasp!* I know!).

He says: “If clients don’t call you back, it’s not their fault – it’s YOUR fault; they’re probably not interested because you’re not interestING.”

Add value, respect their time, differentiate with unique, helpful questions.

Just thought I’d share.

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Saying Thank You & Being Informative

January 11, 2012

I went to Cha for Tea in Irvine today, and got very lucky. After placing my order, my cashier had 3 very quick, easy, but important exchanges with me: Cashier: “Did you know that we close at 1am now, for the night owls?” Me: “No, I didn’t – it’s like you’re staying open for me, [...]

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Publicize or Privatize Your Goals?

January 10, 2012

Your goals – plug it in the amplifier? Or go sniper-stealth? I’ve heard 2 schools of thought on this – and I’m curious to know what you think. There’s no right or wrong answers here. Only 1’s that work for you, and 1’s that work for others. I’ve always been taught that you should publicize [...]

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Need Some Advice? Don’t Ask

January 9, 2012

For aspiring professionals or entrepreneurs – I admire that you are looking to grow your business or career, by reaching out to folks who have blazed the trail before you, have thrived, and can share their wisdom with you. You “get it.” How unreal would it be, to have the opportunity to sit down with [...]

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New Years Resolutions? Think Smaller

January 7, 2012

Ahhhh – New Years Resolutions. Even though it’s something the most of the fail at keeping with, it’s a tradition that must be made. It makes us feel good. It gives us purpose. It lets everybody know how much ass you’re going to kick this year, versus last year. But why is it that it [...]

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The Time Isn’t Right Yet…

January 6, 2012

I’m reading Tim Ferriss’ “4-Hour Work Week” – the book that changed how I did everything – for the 2nd time, and wanted to share one of my favorite pieces of advice: The timing will never be right for what you want to do. If you want to do something eventually, just do it. “Someday” [...]

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Tips For The Overworked Entrepreneur

August 12, 2011

Working 100 hours a week is nothing to brag about – I did that when I started my restaurant & compromised my family, my girlfriend (now wife – thank goodness she stuck with me), my friends, my health, and when I calculated it down…I was making less than minimum wage per hour. I should’ve sued [...]

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My Interview on Business Info Guide

June 9, 2011

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on my blog – & I apologize. Things have been crazy leading up to my wedding next weekend. Once I’m back from my honeymoon & get my head back in gear there will be a heavier flow of content, ideas, random things that at least 2 people [...]

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Protected: J30 Details – Final Update

April 18, 2011

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