Was that not incredible? I loved how he says, “It took them 8 years to reach a million dollars and now they bring in a million dollars every 2 days!” They key to their success was there idea, first and foremost, their consistency, and their branding. How are you branding your ideas? Are you consistently working your vision? Sound off in the comments below!
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Welcome to Inside the Success the show that takes you on the inside of entrepreneurs, professionals, and industry professionals from all walks of life.
Today, I chat it up with Author, Motivator, Radio Talk Show Host, and Career Expert, Francina Harrison. She has more than 12 years of serving and managing transitional career, business, and life programs. Learn about Francina’s business, how she markets herself, and her road to success in this candid interview.
Francina R. Harrison, MSW “The Career Engineer”
You can connect with Francina at tcenow.com. Have a question for Francina, or comment on the show? Share your thoughts below! Don’t forget you can login to your Facebook or Twitter accounts to comment as well.
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Update 7/28/09 – In the video above, I mistakenly said that it’s the one month anniversary of The Success Center. Reports showed me that the site has actually been up for 1 month and 2 weeks. My bad . . . guess I’m getting old.
Before you take a look at the Top 10 articles here at The Success Center, take a moment and let me know what kinds of things would you like to learn here with the poll at the bottom.
What would you like to learn here at The Success Center?
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1. 8 Magazine Strategies that add Value to Your Blog
2. Inside the Success: Dream BIG with Paul Wilson, Jr.
3. 5 Ways to Start a Business without Going into Debt
4. Twitter 101 – Getting Started
5. 12 Ways to Make Monday Mornings…Better by Francina R. Harrison
7. 5 Keys to Effective Leadership inspired by Coach John Calipari
8. 5 Free Ways to Market Your Business – Introduction
9. Vision – Fuel for the Future
10. Making It Regardless Of Your Circumstances by Yolanda Gates
Now, I want to hear from you. What articles did you like? What didn’t you like? Let me know in the comments below.
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A look at Dr. Farrah Gray…Celebrity Entrepreneurial Icon, Philanthropist and Business Mogul. His success story is an amazing look at what an “uncomfortable” entrepreneur is. If you enjoy his story, you’ll love his book! Check it out below!
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The lovely Jada Pinkett- Smith can be described as gorgeous, driven, and independent. She has played a Hillman college coed, a bank robber, an animated hippo, and much more. So when you have conquered such great roles in life like mom, actress, model, producer, and singer you tend to ask yourself, “what’s next?”
In the July issue of Essence magazine Jada was spotlighted for her role in the new TNT drama HawthoRNe, as Christina who is a single mother and R.N. She told Essence that she felt a special connection to the role because her mother was also a R.N. and single mother. In a statement, she told Essence, “I was drawn to this project because the show pays homage to everyday people who do extraordinary things, in hospitals nurses are the unsung heroes” Jada said.
Jada Pinkett is a true definition of a superwoman achieving success. Who do you listen to on the radio, see on television, or the big screen that inspires you to keep pushing towards your own success? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Rod Kirby
Welcome to Inside the Success, where we take you “on the inside” of small business owners, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and how they are finding their own definitions of success. My goal is to educate, inspire, and equip you for your own success by bringing you stories and interviews of entrepreneurs who are making it happen!
- Rod Kirby
p.s. – this is a weekly internet radio show that will compliment the, soon-to-debut, web TV show! Can you feel the heat? Below is an introduction to my guest, skip over to page 2 for the radio interview!
Paul Wilson, Jr.
Today’s guest is, Mr. Paul Wilson, Jr. He is the founder, President, and Chief Inspiration Officer of Biznovations, LLC. Biznovations inspires and designs creative solutions that empower individuals and companies to maximize financial and social profitability.
Paul is also the author of the new book, “Dream B.I.G. in 3D: How to Pursue a Bold, Innovative, God-Inspired Life!“
Reviews
Paul Wilson’s journey to know himself and to live the life God created him to live qualifies him to write this book. If you are confused about who are, who you aren’t, and what path you should follow into the future, you have found the guide to help you answer your questions and discover your uniqueness. Don’t rush through this book. Metabolize it. Prayerfully and deeply explore the tools and the process he presents. Find a friend to go through it together. And enjoy the adventure of a lifetime. – Pete Richardson
This book can help change the trajectory of one’s life. Not only does Paul vividly and concisely chronicle his own journey to dreaming B.I.G., but he also purposefully and caringly lays out a blueprint to help others discover, define and drive their B.I.G. dream. This is a valuable book to have. – Timothy W. Goodly, Ph.D.
We all realize now more than ever that leadership is an essential survival skill for success in life. The power to dream BIG opens the door to your unlimited potential. As we look to make a bold mark on earth, Paul Wilson goes above and beyond in the book, Dream B.I.G. in 3D: How to Pursue a Bold, Innovative, God-Inspired life. His delivery and passion gives anyone the courage and competence to move boldly into their authentic destiny. It is brandtastic! – Melissa Dawn Johnson Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Brand Strategist
Are you excited yet? Head on over to the next page where I go toe-to-toe with Paul and get the inside scoop on his business, the tools he uses to brand himself, and his definition of success. (Run Time: 30 min.)
Use the “drop-down” menu below, the “next” button beside that, or the page titles at the top to navigate between the pages. Enjoy!
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For the past couple of years there’s no doubt that you’ve heard the term social media. It’s been the buzz word of the web since the boom of blogs, YouTube, and social networking sites like Twitter. But what is it exactly? How can it benefit entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate brands alike? What unique challenges do Christian entrepreneurs face when it comes to social media and conducting business online?
In this series we’re going to explore the answers to these questions as well as take a look at different social media tools. It’s my hope and prayer that you will have a greater understanding of what social media is, how it can benefit you as an entrepreneur, what to watch out for as a Christian in the web 2.0 landscape, and ways to get the most out of it all.
To get things started, here is a quick video that will explain what social media is, “In Plain English.”
As we move along through the series, feel free to jump in the conversation at anytime by leaving a comment in the section below. I want to know your thoughts on social media, how you’re using it, how it’s benefiting your business, and more importantly, any questions on how to maximize it for your business.
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I was doing a little research on billionaire profiles when it kind of dawned on me that they all have 3 major things in common. And no, it’s not the amount of zeroes their paychecks have, where they vacation for the summer months (yes, months at a time), or who tailors their clothes. They all got where they are because they . . .
J.K. Rowling
Anyone ever heard of J.K. Rowling? Well, for those of you who don’t keep up with what’s going on in the world, she is the mastermind of the Harry Potter empire.
She is a British author, best known as the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, the idea for which was conceived whilst on a train trip from Manchester to London in 1990. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies.
Aside from writing the Potter novels, Rowling is equally famous for her “rags to riches” life story, in which she progressed from living on welfare to multi-millionaire status within five years. The 2008 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Rowling’s fortune at £560 million ($1.1 billion), ranking her as the twelfth richest woman in Britain. Forbes ranked Rowling as the forty eighth most powerful celebrities of 2007, and Time Magazine named her as a runner-up for its 2007 Person of the Year, noting the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fans.
According to dictionary.com, to materialize is to come into perceptible existence. She organized her ideas of the Harry Potter stories into a plan. That plan carried her into her destiny. Having a plan keeps you on the road to success. Do you think great novels get written out of the air? Authors create character biographies, generate scene descriptions, and develop PLANS for the structure of their books.
“The sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was released on 16 July 2005. It too broke all sales records, selling nine million copies in its first 24 hours of release. While writing, she told a fan online,
“Book six has been planned for years, but before I started writing seriously I spend two months re-visiting the plan and making absolutely sure I knew what I was doing.”
In J.K. Rowling’s amazing rags to riches story she finished her first Harry Potter manuscript on an old manual typewriter. She didn’t have a computer or the latest software to get her vision out of her head. She maximized the tools she already had in order to accomplish her goals. If you’re spending more money on advertising than you’re bringing in with new clientele then you have a serious problem on your hands. Maximize the clients you have already and have them right testimonials for you, ask for referrals, or offer discounts on future products and services. To maximize is to make the greatest or fullest use of something. If you’ve provided excellent customer service, don’t be ashamed to use your clients . . . you’ve earned it!
Once Rowling was done with her first manuscript, she mobilized her plans, her resources, and tools toward obtaining a literary agent and ultimately a publisher for her billion-dollar baby.
“Upon the enthusiastic response of Bryony Evans, a reader who had been asked to review the book’s first three chapters, the Fulham-based Christopher Little Literary Agents agreed to represent Rowling in her quest for a publisher. The book was submitted to twelve publishing houses, all of which rejected the manuscript. A year later she was finally given the green light (and a £1500 advance) by Editor Barry Cunningham from Bloomsbury, a small British publishing house in London, England.”
Just as an army mobilizes its infantry you have to bring everything to the table and prepare for battle. Then you have to run after your success like one chases after the front runner of a marathon.
So, you want to be a billionaire? It’s not impossible if you remember these three key principles;
What plans do you have for the future? Can you visualize yourself as a millionaire or even a billionaire down the road? What can you do that you aren’t doing now to become the same kind of success story? Sound off in the comments below!
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Interview with Memphis, TN Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton. Quick chat about success and his life’s mission.
Want to know where the question, “How Do You Define Success?” came from? Read the original article!
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