Many of you have heard me speak about saying “no” more often because you tend to say “yes” to too much. This time will be different. Now, don’t let this give you permission to start saying “yes” too much again. Remember Warren Buffett’s quote? “The difference between successful people, and EXTREMELY successful people; is that … What Opportunities Are You Missing?
I am often asked, “Chris, what do you think about retirement plans, like IRA’s and 401k’s?” If you work for an employer, I can see why those are tempting, especially if they match you money. It won’t likely do as well as you hope it would, nor is it likely to be as good as … Are IRA’s and 401k’s Good Investments for Small Business Owners?
How important is integrity to you? I was doing a call for my clients the other day about successful habits necessary to see life-long growth and prosperity. The final point I ended on was having integrity with yourself. So why would I mention integrity when talking about creating wealth? My own experience, and that of … How Integrity Creates Wealth
I have had these thoughts running through my mind for the last several months, but it’s taken an event like the “government shutdown” to inspire me to write about it. I am not a politician or a political expert. I’m only writing on things I have observed that some might see as unrelated, but I … Has Only the Government Shut Down?
Have you ever seen times in your business where, even though you’ve been profitable, you feel like you should have been better off or more profitable? Do you ever feel like you work too many long hours for the profits you see come home? Having shown hundreds of entrepreneurs, especially chiropractors and dentists, how to … Is Your Business Leaking Money Too?
As I sat in the immaculate, Xango headquarters, in Utah, awaiting my meeting with two of their founders, I didn’t realize how much that half-hour meeting would change me for the rest of my life. At the beginning of 2009, I was the “Financial Advocate” for a company called Freedom FastTrack. I was just … How to Have More Confidence in Your Business
What’s the one thing your clients or customers will NEVER tell you? The answer is: “You should increase your prices.” The only time I ever hear this is when I hire a business consultant who looks at my business and says, “You’re still underpriced.” Ever heard or thought that before? One big money leak I … How Much Do You Think You Are Worth?
Do you have those occasional moments, just like me, when something in your future doesn’t look as bright as it did the day before? Where you get into a little “funk?” I’ve noticed that there are days or moments when I slip into fear and scarcity for no reason other than that’s the way I … The Easy Way to Get Out of Scarcity
What would you guess is the one thing where EVERYONE falls short with their money? Even worse, they don’t even know it! It’s not taxes (although that is true about 90% of the time) It’s not cash flow, although that is usually the case too. The answer – Protecting your money! This is the one … One Financial Mistake EVERYONE Makes And Doesn’t Know It!
I get asked constantly, “Chris, you talk a lot about how investing in 401k’s and IRA’s can be bad. So where should I be investing?” The answer is pretty simple: Wherever you are very knowledgeable and passionate! Knowledge Most people lack the discipline to to take the time to really master any investment. Most hope … What’s the Right Investment for You?
Some of you might be thinking, “Chris, can debt really be used wisely? Shouldn’t it be avoided?” On the other hand, others of you might think, “I love using debt!” However, you might be struggling paycheck to paycheck as well. So how can debt be used wisely where it doesn’t affect your peace of mind? … How to Wisely Use Debt
How many times have we heard…. “Just think big and your dreams will come true?” When I hear people say that, INSTEAD I think of Pedro from the movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” when he says…. “Vote for me and all of your wildest dreams will come true.” Both statements in my mind are just hot air. … Why Thinking Big Is Crazy