I’m experiencing the end of my “gravy train” client right now… A buddy pointed me to this post.

I guess I’d better get my ass in gear!

Thanks,

-Scott

You know how we’re always told to write down our goals? Well, unlike most, I actually do it. And I always write out my goals for the new year.

So as I was preparing to write out my goals for the new year, I started looking through the goals for this year I wrote out on December 31, 2008.

And there it was. I wrote…

“I have sold (niche biz name) for at least 1 million dollars.”

But here’s the problem…

When you write out your goals, you have to be SPECIFIC.

I should have said, “I have sold the business for 1 million dollars CASH paid all up front” or something like that.

The goal came true… it’s just that they offered the million dollars on terms.

So guys and gals… when you’re writing out your goals, you need to be very specific.

Hope that helps.

Dan

Nice story here Dan.

It’s kinda funny how many of the “rags to riches” types of stories seem to follow this same path.

Hmmm…could it be better to PUT your back against the wall to be successful?

Excellent article dude.

Haven’t cruised by your site in a while and just followed a link here from Ryan Healy.

Loved reading about your journey — not so different from my own!

Would love to share but it’s Monday morning and I need to unplug the phones in my office and focus.

Ciao for now,
Lawrence

Thanks for your comments.

I can’t really reveal details about the business right now because we’re still in negotiations. But If you’ve been reading my blog for a while it won’t be too hard to figure out which business it is.

I can tell you this…

This million dollar + business was started with a half-assed sales letter. (gasp!)

It’s true.

I was in a hurry and had to get something going ASAP. I didn’t have time to get it perfect, I only had time to get it going.

So I threw the sales letter up online and it completely kicked ass.

I’ve said it before… you can make a lot of money with half-assed copy if your message to market match is right.

The copy is only a small part of the whole sales equation.

Best,
Dan

Back in the summer of 2005, I found myself between a rock and a hard place.
On April 19, 2005, exactly one month after my second child was born, I quit my job to pursue a new career as a financial planner. I was able to do this because I had received a…

Definitely a great omen of things to come. Bring on 2010.

Very inspiring story. That deal sucks donkey nads.

What is it with merchant service companies shutting down their customer accounts? Is there a company aware of the special needs of our types of businesses? If not, one needs to be started.

Regards,
Anthony

Owen

This is what I like best. The nitty gritty details and suffering. Man, I hate to say it… but it’s nice to know that other people have been in the same boat. Being alone would suck more.

I had to sign a non-compete a while back. Only in my case, it was well worth it. I love what I do.

Thanks for sharing Dan.

P.S. Finally figured out the whole video thing. Your videos weren’t playing for me… but it was a minor technical detail. A system upgrade… and something to do with flash.