David and the donkey
Great time in Marrakech!
Quite an experience hanging out with 400 millionaire entrepreneurs under the age of 40.
My favourite experience was playing donkey polo - you have to check out that pic:
Some things I am bringing back from the Young Millionaire’s conference:
- You CAN get a lot of free publicity if you know how. Hint: Contact the journalists, NOT the editor (Stay tuned for more on this topic) I heard a guy speak who got 3,200 articles, and on EVERY major talk show.
- Met a lady who plans to be a senator within 5 years
- Survey your customers for where you're failing, and where you're succeeding. (Also your competition's customers for what they are doing well, and poorly)
- I would LOVE to do online fundraising for charity. If you have any information or contacts related to this, please post it here on the blog. - I feel called to support http://www.cuddleparty.com/ more actively. I feel this makes a solid contribution to the world.
- I'm going to read 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins and 'Mastering the Rockefeller Habits' by Verne Harnish and 'Tipping Point' by Malcolm Gladwell. And if you haven't read 'The E-Myth Revisited ' yet by Michael Gerber, you shouldn't be running a business. (Ok that's strong, but you don't read my stuff to be molly-coddled, right?)
- Who's on your dream team? Make a list of your ideal dream team of supporters and mentors, and enroll them.
- Is it time to upgrade your rolodex? I flew to Morocco, and paid about US$8,000 for the privilege, so I could hang out with people who think bigger (in business) than my current network. And BOY did it expand my thinking. I also went to the Yanik Silver conference in DC to meet people who are doing HUGE things on the internet. So - where will you find the crowd that will pull you up?
- 1.5 of my new staff members resigned while I was traveling. I was close to being upset, but quickly realized there's a lot to learn from the experience, and the next incarnation will be even better, and more tailored to what we need.
UPDATE: I'm now in the Philippines with Dr. Rob and one of my best buddies Nathan. It feels good to be working with two of the people I respect and admire most on the planet. Back to NY May 15, and then I'd like to stay put for at least 6 weeks!
More pictures of Morocco:
5 Comments:
David you are a web marketing GENIUS. What a learning experience your blog is. You helped me with my relationship, then my business, all from one newsletter email!
Yes you look to be having a good time.. but what is with the under 40s bit? Who cares whether you are 30s, 40s etc... You as a 'coach' have revealed a limiting belief which can cause exclusion to a potential client base.
I understand that you are promoting the idea that you don't have to be old to be a millionaire but being a millionaire isn't exclusive to any age.
Think as well about the impact on the planet of all the airflights you are taking to live your dream.. sounds like an eco-nighmare
David, good on you for having a go, mate.
You might be morphing into an online salesman but you still give it up to your readers and that's a fine thing.
For those who feel marginalised, there's always the unsubscribe button! (And I'm way over 40!) ;o
I'm really enjoying your comments!
Thanks Martha, Jason, DWJ.
Jason - I'm not sure what you're looking for. But www.InternetClients.com can definitely help you with YOUR online business.
Anon - if you have an issue with the under 40 bit (and I can understand you feeling excluded), I didn't set the limit. You can take it up with www.eonetwork.org
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