Tesla had a rowdy night…
What happens when you invite a small group of your closest friends to LA to show off your new ride? (source: TechCrunch) Elon Musk: “The range will be an EPA rating of at least 215 miles [per charge].” Audience: *Applause* “Wow! Go, Elon!” “Yeah, Elon!” Last night, Elon Musk unveiled…
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You Know Your Product Is Intuitive When
True or false? Palmer Luckey has never used an Oculus Rift. Richard Branson has never flown Virgin Atlantic business-class. Both those statements are false. However, Palmer Luckey and Richard Branson would tell you they’re true. Here’s why: Good service providers regularly put themselves in their customer’s shoes. In Richard Branson’s…
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Good CEOs Do Just 3 Things
Fred Wilson’s now classic post What a CEO Does, argues that a CEO really only needs to do three things: Sets the overall vision and strategy of the company and communicates it to all stakeholders. Recruits, hires, and retains the very best talent for the company. Makes sure there is always…
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The Double Your Sales Trick
In January of 2013, I released a new fitness video program. It was a big success, and yet something inside me said, “You have NOT gotten every interested prospect from your list.” With that mindset, I re-launched the same product to my audience just four weeks later. The second launch brought…
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The Perfect Storm for Making More Money
I recently saw a quote by Abraham-Hicks that read: “It’s as easy to create a castle as a button. It’s a just matter of whether you’re focused on a castle or a button.” What that means to me is you can do anything once you put your mind to it…
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Three Trends to Watch for Over the Next 50 Years
I’m not a big believer in the future. I mean, it will exist — we know that. But that’s about it. CXO Advisory Group analyzed the predictions of hundreds of pundits. Are the talking heads on TV right or wrong? You know, the ones who say Ebola will end the world,…
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How to Find 1 or 1000 Mentors
I woke up this morning totally lost. Like every day. “Where am I?” For the smallest of seconds, I’m a stranger in my own body. In my own life. And then the whole history of life swoops down and I’m like, “ugh!” The daily search for answers starts. Daily, never…
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How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Your Business
It was a conversation I’d had before, and I will have again. Look, she said, I’ve been at this for five years. I’ve developed programs and products. I’ve built a brand. I’ve paid people to help me build it. I have a serious community. I’ve written more than 100,000 words…
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The Man Who Gave Me the Shortcut to Success
Ten years ago my life changed for the better. I was a young personal trainer working nearly twelve hours a day while also trying to build an online business. Back then I could sense there was something bigger and better waiting for me, something more than just handing towels and dumbbells…
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The Fastest Way to Build a 7-figure Business
Making a million dollars is not hard. I’ve done it over and over again. At the same time, most budding entrepreneurs I know (along with many “seasoned” veterans) are still concentrating their efforts–and an insane amount of time–on painfully slow business building methods. What you are doing now is likely…
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Criticism Is the Price of Success – Prepare for It and Profit From It
One of the most surprising and disappointing things about reaching an important goal is that many people won’t share your happiness when they hear about it. Some will even criticize your achievement.
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The Problem With Your Business Idea
My business coaching client John thought he had found the woman of his dreams. No, I don’t mean his true love. I mean his business savior. “Craig,” he said, “I’ve met this marketing expert that says she’ll create a great sales presentation for me. She says this will make a lot more…
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