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C.J. Lauria
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Start with an Extraordinary Foundation
Recently, I wrote about the sad plight of the “REI Junkie.” This is the person who has made a career of collecting real estate investing (REI) programs, from books to CDs and DVDs to seminars and webinars. They are forever collecting information and never closing a deal! More than likely, there is one single element that, if missing, may be the reason their success is so elusive. Taking the... [Read more]
Women in Business – Entrepreneurial Tip #3
Do Your Homework It’s fear-inspiring enough to leave your comfort zone of employment and branch out into business ownership. Doing it blindly is not only scary, but foolish. As a leading Business Coach, I do advocate developing oneself personally and that includes adding courage to the list. One way to find the needed courage to start a business is by performing adequate due diligence through... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #9
Accentuate the Positive You don’t have to peer very deeply to find negativity. It is all around us. This is especially so in a down economy. Discouragement will raise its ugly head and you must decide how to deal with it! If you are a Boomer, you encounter other special issues. A recent report on formal EEO complaints revealed the following; “The amount of cases pertaining to age discrimination... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-up Strategy #8
Network Remember the statement; “No man is an island?” Well, that is truer than ever in business today. Thanks to the internet, the world is so connected today that it is virtually impossible to operate any gainful business alone. Even the guy who details my cars has a beautiful website! I always got a kick out of the expression “self-made millionaire.” What’s that? You mean that... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #7
Take Responsibility While having a quality Mentor and acting on his/her advice is a key element, as a new Entrepreneur you must be willing to accept the consequences for every decision you make. Most Small Business Owners are more than ready to accept the rewards of business ownership, yet there is so much more that goes on behind the glamour of success. The point is that as the Owner of a business... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #5
Get a Mentor Historically, a young man was mentored by his dad in the family business, while a young lady worked closely alongside her mother. Today, while secular values have changed, the need for mentorship has not. We can all benefit from skilled, accomplished Mentors. Since 2008, I have taken my 25 years of experience and applied it to mentoring Boomers internationally. Having seen first-hand... [Read more]
The Real Road to Wealth in Real Estate
Likely, no one would argue that real estate isn’t the greatest vehicle for leveraging wealth. That’s why I am in the business. However, there are various facets of real estate investing where you will likely see your assets grow most significantly. Ideally, in an “up” market you should own as much as you can leverage and dream about your assets growing while you sleep. There have been... [Read more]
Women in Business: Entrepreneurial Tip #2
Maybe you’ve heard about the person who ‘had to feel for the floor in the morning before getting out of bed.’ One thing you can be sure of; they are not an Entrepreneur! Once you recognize a real opportunity, your next step will simply be to do something about it. It’s a simple step, but the most difficult one by far. We humans are funny. We can stand on the sidelines completely... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #4
Commit Once you have done your research, you must follow through. This calls for commitment. Commitment is manifested in a variety of ways, one of which includes determination. Once you’ve committed to your business, you must be unwavering. With this mindset, you won’t vacillate back and forth. Sadly, this is a very easy thing to do. The world is full of negative opinions with its naysayers... [Read more]
Boomer Business Start-Up Strategy #3
Do Your Homework In past articles we have discussed the plight of so many Boomers who have either been laid off or simply feel unfulfilled in their present career. Whatever the situation, many Boomers have decided to pull the trigger on their careers and branch out into the exciting world of business ownership. I say exciting with my tongue in my cheek as so many have shied away from entrepreneurship... [Read more]
