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C.J. Lauria
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A Winning Attitude – Key to Your Success
Many years ago, Henry Ford uttered the immortal words: “Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.” Inspiring expressions such as that from Mr. Ford can cause us to reflect our own attitudes and perspectives. What about yours? I am in dialogue nearly every day with highly anxious Boomers who see the world changing in front of their... [Read more]
Get Acquainted with Rehab Costs
Almost every real estate investment requires some rehab. Whether fix & flip is your exit strategy or you plan to buy & hold, there will likely be some rehab involved. Having the ability to quickly estimate individual costs on your next investment property will be a great asset. First, it saves time. Rather than having to go out and get estimates you can “guesstimate” the cost... [Read more]
Well, Which Type of Person Are You?
In the news recently, I read that an increasing number of people are severely grinding their teeth to the point of breaking them. This has been blamed on the increased stress from plunging property values and rising unemployment. Lisa Valencia, from Enhanced Dental Concepts in California tells us: “We’re seeing a high rate of stress from the bad economy;” and added: “A lot of patients need... [Read more]
What if I Get Stuck in the Middle of a Deal?
You may recall having said these very words! Have you ever been into a deal without clear vision of how to get it closed? Or maybe you’ve had a really great plan, but the unexpected struck and “threw you a curve ball” that you didn’t see coming? OK, relax. It happens to the best aspiring Entrepreneurs once in a while. What’s more, it has happened to me plenty of times! That’s... [Read more]
Never Give Up!
Ever hear that before? Well, while I had heard that expression recited hundreds of times before, it never meant as much to me until I was going through the greatest trial of my life. I was raised in an idyllic home environment and observed the beautiful and synergistic love affair between my two parents. Only due to my father’s untimely death did their marriage of 35 years come to an end. I... [Read more]
Women in Business – Entrepreneurial Tip #6
Take Massive Action So you have decided to start your own business. You did your research. You’re excited and committed to seeing this through. Great! Just one thing; you have yet to follow through on the promise you made to yourself. All of the preparation and training you invest in can be rendered useless without taking massive action. Notice that I said “massive” action. Many new... [Read more]
Learning From Failure
Here is an entrepreneurial tip that may be the ticket to your doing something great in your future. Have you ever launched a new business only to close the doors sometime later? Many Entrepreneurs have! Perhaps you are now reaching an age where your fears of failure are magnified. You are deeply concerned about outliving your income and perhaps becoming a burden to your family. These fears... [Read more]
Women in Business – Entrepreneurial Tip #5
Get a Mentor The concept of mentorship is as old as civilization. In the traditional family arrangement, Mom and Dad would have been our Mentors. Today, however, few children wish to pursue the family business and thus require skilled mentorship from an outside source. Not long ago, I remember seeing a special segment on the TODAY show with Meredith Veiera. The focus of this week-long report... [Read more]
Women in Business – Entrepreneurial Tip #4
Commit Once you have done your research, you must follow through. This calls for commitment. Commitment is manifested in a variety of ways. For one thing, if you’ve committed to your long term business objectives, you won’t vacillate back and forth, losing your resolve. Sadly, this is a very easy thing to do. The world is full of negative opinions with its naysayers and haters. You must... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #10
Never Give Up! Resiliency is a fine asset for the Entrepreneurs. Regardless of the industry, there will be barriers that you will need to hurdle. Being a business owner can be hard, but look at the alternatives. You could: endure a cantankerous boss deal with office politics face age discrimination work with negative people day in & day out be under paid for your services give up control... [Read more]
