Guess what – I just bought the farm!

Guess what – I just bought the farm! History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm.  And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying.  But then there’s the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm.  I’ve got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs?  And How can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I’ve got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents.  I am only passionately curious.”  Albert Einstein – Tweet This Cliff Feightner‘s Poem This Week When you feel at the end of your ropeIn the workplace, how do you copeAre you prepared to adaptOr just feel that you’re trappedIn a job without any hope  Show Notes: Episode – 07-07-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: This holiday week, Dan shares wonderful success stories from members of 48 Days as well as an opportunity where YOU can win a 13 acre farm! He also addresses questions from listeners including whether one should start a new business idea or compete with others in established markets. Dan also discusses the topic of homeschooling as he and his wife, Joanne, made the decision to homeschool their own children. Tune in to find out how family time fosters an entrepreneurial spirit in our children and why it’s important to start a business that blends in a person’s passion, talent, and money.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:02 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Guess what – I just bought the farm!” History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm. And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying. But then there’s the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm. I’ve got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I’ve got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein 03:54 – A poem by Cliff FeightnerWhen you feel at the end of your rope In the workplace, how do you cope Are you prepared to adapt Or just feel that you’re trapped In a job without any hope 04:23 – Success story from West, It all began in your (Dan’s) Eagle’s Club Coaching that I took way back in 2005. My side hustle business is nearly 100% residual income and pays for our new 4K+ sq ft home 06:21 – Dan explains the power of SWISS dollars 07:17 – When you’re working 40 hours per week, you calculate your pay based on 40 hours 07:25 – When you open a store online, you’re open 168 hours per week 07:53 – Would $15/hour make you suffer having been used to earning $70K/year? NO – $15/hour in a year is $130K 08:28 – This is the power of SWISS dollars 08:59 – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list 09:09 – Sian Regis was well aware of how he treated his mother, Rebecca, when he was younger 09:24 – Rebecca was a single-mom who worked as a hotel maid for years 09:32 – Now, Sian is making it up to her 10:03 – The young entrepreneur helped his mom to complete her bucket list 10:46 – Paramedics stopped to do the right thing after seeing a 98-year old mowing the lawn in the heat 11:08 – They pulled the ambulance over at the senior’s house 11:20 – They went ahead and mowed her lawn 11:35 – Police officers bought an air conditioner for a 95-year old veteran 11:49 – The officers received a 911 call from the senior distressed over his air conditioner 12:03 – The officers visited and were appalled at the veteran’s condition 12:17 – They went to home depot to look for an air conditioner 12:25 – The store employees were touched and threw in $150 of their own money 12:35 – The police officers put $150 as well to split the cost 12:43 – They went back to the veteran’s house and installed the new air conditioner 13:05 – UPS has a new ad out with the line, “As a kid did you ever knock on other people’s doors, then run away before they could answer? Guess what? We’re hiring!” 13:56 – Dan shares about Matt “buying the farm” 14:16 – Matte interviewed Norma, who was giving away her 13 acre farm 14:33 – Norma is moving to a retirement home 14:49 – She’s taking applications with essays from couples who want to be farmers 15:02 – Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com 15:14 – There’s a fee of $300 per application 15:29 – She owes $189K on her farm that she’ll pay off once she gives it away 16:17 – Verify that you can run a farm like this 17:30 – Dan wants somebody from the 48 Days community to win! 18:01 – Dan plays Watching the Wheels 20:11 – Anthony asks, Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? 20:47 – Dan had their kids in regular school until it became clear that Jared wouldn’t make it in the system 20:15 – Dan and Joanne pulled out Jared from school and then, they pulled out Ashley 21:37 – They used Zig Ziglar’s recordings 22:11 – Just living life together as a family nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit 23:08 – You don’t need to be very sophisticated or structured when you live with your kids 24:07 – The $100 Startup is a resource Dan recommends 24:15 – Dan’s 48 Low-Cost Business Ideas 25:45 – Rusty says, How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? 26:09 – “Masterminds are one of those terms that is being used and abused dramatically” 26:27 – Your idea makes sense 26:38 – Collaborate instead of competing 27:11 – Dan was a member of IMCAP for years 28:04 – Send your questions and success stories to AskDan or [email protected] 28:46 – Sean says, Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? 29:29 – You can compete in established business opportunities 29:46 – Domino’s Pizza’s 30-minute delivery is an example of this 30:23 – Dan shares about Shane who picks up dry cleaning 31:39 – Be careful about just identifying where you know there’s a need 32:04 – “You have to include your passion” 32:40 – Dan uses Jamie’s question as an example 34:31 – Make sure you have the blend of passion, talent, and money in the business you’ll build 35:05 – Kris, who lives in Florida, sent a message to Dan for a possible meet up 36:54 – Dan hopes that you approach unexpected opportunities the same way he does 37:43 – Dan is behind schedule with the plans he’s made for himself 38:12 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: No matter how dark our days may feel, there’s always a brighter side. Today is not about competing anymore, it’s about collaboration. Treat your problems as opportunities for growth. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com How I make money coaching – Dan’s blog CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Guess what – I just bought the farm! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.