Comments on: Turning Your Business Into a Micro-Brand

By: Randi Smith

Randi Smith — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:41:49 +0000

So true! I have been following Matt Furey for years and intend to follow in his footsteps. He has gone from hyping his products to showing how they can be life changing to the end user. He has changed from being intimidating to inspiring. I agree that there is no such thing as an overnight success, just seems that way when we finally break through. Just like you cannot buy a black belt, it is a transformation that takes time and commitment! Love your articles.

By: Elsa

Elsa — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:31:11 +0000

Thanks for this piece. Commitment. Reinvestment. Unique selling proposition. Several product lines, different but all going with the underlying philosophy.

I’m glad to hear this from someone who has done things this way and also shows that others (major players) have also done things following a similar route.

Your piece makes me more sure I’m on the right track. For the past 3 years, I’ve been slowly developing a site for my idea pieces and creative stuff. One thing at a time – including figuring out my uniqe selling proposition. Now, 35,000 page views per month. Opt-ins creeping up.

I keep hearing of blueprints that are supposed to turn stuff into a money machine. I like what you lay out.

By: Anthony D. Pfeiffer

Anthony D. Pfeiffer — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:11:05 +0000

Michael:
Everything you said here is clear and encourages me to continue my passion of life-learning and building a platform for learning to educate, equip and families to learn together life-long.

I agree with your comment, * As a way to generate a legacy of wealth, one that can last for generations, by identifying core needs in your marketplace and continuing to create products that fill those needs.”

My commitment is to develop The Learning Compass with a clear vision. A company that is built to last with a legacy of quality products and services for life-long learning. And generates wealth for all clients, partners and ourselves.

Michael, keep sharing your knowledge and experience. For sure, it contributes to me and the team we are building and will in the near future contribute to all the families we touch.

Start learning, stay smart life-long!