The October college has come and gone, and I took many great classes. This time, though, I did it a bit differently. This time, I worked as a door monitor for most of the classes I attended. I loved being a door monitor!
Basically, a door monitor is one of the people who keeps track of who enters the classroom, checking ID's and assisting students and instructor, and hands out the class materials. It's not very complicated, but it does need to be done and done well. As door monitors, we are representing Nouveau Riche college, and it's important that we exhibit professionalism and the high standards that the college is known for.
I met some great new people who also worked as door monitors. We all formed a team relationship so that we could get everything accomplished smoothly. For my last day of classes, I was lucky enough to have been paired with Ruben, my partner on the triplex, which was a great way for us to get caught up as well as the enjoyment of working together in this new way.
All in all, my already rich Nouveau Riche college experience was even further enriched by the service I offered to others. Just like the products we sell - win/win/win for all involved.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Forums and Summits and more, OH MY!
Changes are afoot.
Nouveau Riche has some new product offerings. In addition to our brand new Investor Forums and Wealth Summits, there is more.
By attending one of our Wealth Summits, you will gain insights on all of the fresh and innovative investor training packages offered at the Wealth Summit – from the Fast Track Vocational Training™ jump-start educational system that allows you to choose one or more focused real estate investing paths, to the cutting-edge technology of NouveauSoft™ - Basic, NouveauSoft™ - Xtreme and NouveauSoft™ - Xtreme Plus, to the Fast Track Field Training™ that puts a professional real estate investor mentor at your door step, and more!
The way to get to a Wealth Summit is by attending one of our Investor Forums. The Investor Forums are set up as complimentary workshops in real estate investing to give you a taste of all that we offer.
If you would like to attend one, please let me know and I will schedule you for the next available space.
Nouveau Riche has some new product offerings. In addition to our brand new Investor Forums and Wealth Summits, there is more.
By attending one of our Wealth Summits, you will gain insights on all of the fresh and innovative investor training packages offered at the Wealth Summit – from the Fast Track Vocational Training™ jump-start educational system that allows you to choose one or more focused real estate investing paths, to the cutting-edge technology of NouveauSoft™ - Basic, NouveauSoft™ - Xtreme and NouveauSoft™ - Xtreme Plus, to the Fast Track Field Training™ that puts a professional real estate investor mentor at your door step, and more!
The way to get to a Wealth Summit is by attending one of our Investor Forums. The Investor Forums are set up as complimentary workshops in real estate investing to give you a taste of all that we offer.
If you would like to attend one, please let me know and I will schedule you for the next available space.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tri-plex for sale
Our tri-plex is now listed for sale. This is a great investment. We've done a lot of work to fix up the property, so there really isn't anything to update. Two two-bedroom units, one one-bedroom unit. All of them rentable. In fact, we already have a renter in place with a one-year lease, which would convey with the property.
It is priced excellently at $69,000. That's only $13,000 per unit with no fix-up. Can't beat that!
Here is the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?ov250b89dpa,12,1
Please contact the listing realtor if you are interested.
It is priced excellently at $69,000. That's only $13,000 per unit with no fix-up. Can't beat that!
Here is the listing: http://www.flexmls.com/link.html?ov250b89dpa,12,1
Please contact the listing realtor if you are interested.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Investor Forum
Join the Real Estate Revolution!
Timing is everything. Now is the time to make your move towards building wealth—at the Investor Forum!
Did you know that Real Estate is one of the top industries for wealth creation? Take the steps to recession proof your future and learn how to capitalize on profitable opportunities such as foreclosures, short sales, auctions, REO’s and more.
Hear real stories from local investors and see real examples of enormous success in business and Real Estate all over the country. Don’t wait any longer to find out why so many millionaires and billionaires are created through Real Estate endeavors… Join the Real Estate Revolution TODAY!
Date: 8/27/09
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ
Let me know if you want to attend this one, or one in the future!
Timing is everything. Now is the time to make your move towards building wealth—at the Investor Forum!
Did you know that Real Estate is one of the top industries for wealth creation? Take the steps to recession proof your future and learn how to capitalize on profitable opportunities such as foreclosures, short sales, auctions, REO’s and more.
Hear real stories from local investors and see real examples of enormous success in business and Real Estate all over the country. Don’t wait any longer to find out why so many millionaires and billionaires are created through Real Estate endeavors… Join the Real Estate Revolution TODAY!
Date: 8/27/09
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ
Let me know if you want to attend this one, or one in the future!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Our last free real estate intensive....
On August 22nd, we at Nouveau Riche will be sponsoring our last "free" real estate workshop, and it's going to be great! After this month, we will no longer be offering intensives, so come and take advantage of this last one!
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Paradise Valley Doubletree Resort
Street:
5401 N. Scottsdale Road
City/Town:
Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring Chris Wilson - Three Hundred Million Dollar Wholesale Business - Out of Glendale, AZ - A blunt and brilliant Investor Cowboy
Having recently purchased a Billion dollar portfolio of REO property from Wells Fargo for only 110 million dollars (11 cents/dollar), Chris will be doing us an enormous favor in teaching us his secrets to doing wholesale real estate in the Phoenix city area. Chris' time is hard to come buy because if he is not busy investing in Arizona real estate, he's out hunting wild game a few months out of the year. Take advantage of this last time ever free real estate workshop taught by the Master himself.
About Chris:
Chris is first and foremost a real estate investor, who truly enjoys the challenges and benefits of real estate investing. His early investing career was cut short by youthful interests; and he has worked as a cowboy, soldier, handyman, engineer, teacher, and salesman.
After getting married, he decided to pursue a career in telecommunications and complete a formal education, ultimately receiving his MBA. He has held high-level jobs in Marketing, Sales and Research & Development. Although Chris was highly successful, many months of assisting in “re-engineering” a large, telecommunications company propelled Chris to reinvigorate his real estate investing and make it more than a hobby.
With the help and support of his wife, Chris started three businesses in real estate investing, sales and property management. In less than a year, Chris was able to replace their income and left his full-time job for full-time investing. He has never looked back!
Chris is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. He also instructs investors at Nouveau Riche where he teaches courses in Land Lording, Property Management, Wholesaling, Fix and Flipping and Lease Options.
Videos of Chris Wilson
http://www.nouveauriche.com/education/wilson.htm
To sign up for this, please email me with your full name, address, email, and phone number. I will make sure you get a ticket for admission to the event. Leave a comment if you need my email address.
Honestly, you don't want to miss this. Chris is one of the best instructors at the college!
Date:
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Time:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Paradise Valley Doubletree Resort
Street:
5401 N. Scottsdale Road
City/Town:
Scottsdale, AZ
Featuring Chris Wilson - Three Hundred Million Dollar Wholesale Business - Out of Glendale, AZ - A blunt and brilliant Investor Cowboy
Having recently purchased a Billion dollar portfolio of REO property from Wells Fargo for only 110 million dollars (11 cents/dollar), Chris will be doing us an enormous favor in teaching us his secrets to doing wholesale real estate in the Phoenix city area. Chris' time is hard to come buy because if he is not busy investing in Arizona real estate, he's out hunting wild game a few months out of the year. Take advantage of this last time ever free real estate workshop taught by the Master himself.
About Chris:
Chris is first and foremost a real estate investor, who truly enjoys the challenges and benefits of real estate investing. His early investing career was cut short by youthful interests; and he has worked as a cowboy, soldier, handyman, engineer, teacher, and salesman.
After getting married, he decided to pursue a career in telecommunications and complete a formal education, ultimately receiving his MBA. He has held high-level jobs in Marketing, Sales and Research & Development. Although Chris was highly successful, many months of assisting in “re-engineering” a large, telecommunications company propelled Chris to reinvigorate his real estate investing and make it more than a hobby.
With the help and support of his wife, Chris started three businesses in real estate investing, sales and property management. In less than a year, Chris was able to replace their income and left his full-time job for full-time investing. He has never looked back!
Chris is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Arizona, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. He also instructs investors at Nouveau Riche where he teaches courses in Land Lording, Property Management, Wholesaling, Fix and Flipping and Lease Options.
Videos of Chris Wilson
http://www.nouveauriche.com/education/wilson.htm
To sign up for this, please email me with your full name, address, email, and phone number. I will make sure you get a ticket for admission to the event. Leave a comment if you need my email address.
Honestly, you don't want to miss this. Chris is one of the best instructors at the college!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wealth Summits
Nouveau Riche has done it again!
The leaders of the company have found a way to add even more value to our customers.
Starting this fall, Nouveau Riche will be sponsoring Wealth Summits to provide folks with a roadmap as to how they can build for their own prosperous futures through real estate investing.
This is quite exciting, especially at this time, in this market, and in this economy. Now, more than ever, people can benefit from what Nouveau Riche has to offer.
Together, we can create a better life for ourselves, our families, and for all of those whose lives we touch.
The leaders of the company have found a way to add even more value to our customers.
Starting this fall, Nouveau Riche will be sponsoring Wealth Summits to provide folks with a roadmap as to how they can build for their own prosperous futures through real estate investing.
This is quite exciting, especially at this time, in this market, and in this economy. Now, more than ever, people can benefit from what Nouveau Riche has to offer.
Together, we can create a better life for ourselves, our families, and for all of those whose lives we touch.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Changing the legacy
I've just finished another week of Nouveau Riche's live college. I cannot even begin to describe how great the classes are... and this time, I was in classes all week with my son. Armed with the information we took in this week, we are planning to start our own wholesaling business.
I am so excited to be doing this with my son. There is something really special about having him involved with investing at his age. By the time he is my age, he'll be a lot further down the road!
Yes, I am changing the legacy for my children and theirs, for generations to come.
In a way, the tri-plex was a start down that path, although we did a fair bit of fixing to the tri-plex, and a true wholesaler simply finds the deals and presents them to his/her buyers. Incidentally, speaking of the tri-plex, we have one pretty certain tenant, and another strong possibility. This is awesome!
I am so excited to be doing this with my son. There is something really special about having him involved with investing at his age. By the time he is my age, he'll be a lot further down the road!
Yes, I am changing the legacy for my children and theirs, for generations to come.
In a way, the tri-plex was a start down that path, although we did a fair bit of fixing to the tri-plex, and a true wholesaler simply finds the deals and presents them to his/her buyers. Incidentally, speaking of the tri-plex, we have one pretty certain tenant, and another strong possibility. This is awesome!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Hot summer day
I went over to the tri-plex yesterday and found quite a few folks over there, working... fixing tiles, cleaning, and fixing broken windows. It was amazing to watch all of the activity. What was even more amazing was that it was 115 degrees outside! And the evaporative coolers weren't scheduled to be fixed until the afternoon.
I really loved watching our property turn into something quite wonderful right before my eyes.
One of the neighbors saw me with a For Rent sign and asked me how much, etc. I gave him all the details and he thanked me and turned away. A couple of seconds later, he turned back and asked me more questions. Cool. A possible renter.
Our goal is to have it fully rented so we can add that much more value to the property.
And the best part? We have a current offer on it already!
I really loved watching our property turn into something quite wonderful right before my eyes.
One of the neighbors saw me with a For Rent sign and asked me how much, etc. I gave him all the details and he thanked me and turned away. A couple of seconds later, he turned back and asked me more questions. Cool. A possible renter.
Our goal is to have it fully rented so we can add that much more value to the property.
And the best part? We have a current offer on it already!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
New Face
We painted the tri-plex. Doesn't it look MUCH better?
Soon it will be ready to be rented.
And tomorrow, we are meeting to discuss a four-plex or two.
It's fun being a real estate investor in this market!
Thanks to Nouveau Riche, I have the tools I need to take advantage of it, not to mention great partners on deals!
Soon it will be ready to be rented.
And tomorrow, we are meeting to discuss a four-plex or two.
It's fun being a real estate investor in this market!
Thanks to Nouveau Riche, I have the tools I need to take advantage of it, not to mention great partners on deals!
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Value of Community
Today I picked up the keys on my most recent investment property. This one is a tri-plex that I bought 50/50 with a partner in the Nouveau Riche community.
My partner says: "This property was acquired using raised capital through partners I met in my investor community. I love how we can bring resources together to do deals. I put the deal together, they brought the cash, everyone profits."
In this case, he had others contributing to his 50%, and I was able to put up the other 50%. He will be managing the property, and we are already making progress with needed repairs, one of which is to paint the exterior. You can see why.
Front of house:
And here is a picture of the inside:
Kitchen inside:
Not so bad, eh?
My partner says: "This property was acquired using raised capital through partners I met in my investor community. I love how we can bring resources together to do deals. I put the deal together, they brought the cash, everyone profits."
In this case, he had others contributing to his 50%, and I was able to put up the other 50%. He will be managing the property, and we are already making progress with needed repairs, one of which is to paint the exterior. You can see why.
Front of house:
And here is a picture of the inside:
Kitchen inside:
Not so bad, eh?
Monday, June 15, 2009
Where's the Money?
This coming Saturday, I am helping to sponsor an incredible workshop put on by Nouveau Riche leadership. Did you know that billions and billions of dollars are tied up in retirement plans. Do you know how to tap into that money to use in creative ways to make great returns on that money?
Curtis L. DeYoung is Founder, President, and CEO of American Pension SErvices, a company organized in 1982 for the purpose of allowing the more aggressive investor to participate in self-directed retirement plans. The information Curtis shares is worth thousands, if not millions, to any investor, and he is dedicated to teaching others the value of self-directed retirement plans.
I have had the privilege of hearing Curtis speak before. Believe me, you don't want to miss it!
Now is the time to invest!
Curtis L. DeYoung is Founder, President, and CEO of American Pension SErvices, a company organized in 1982 for the purpose of allowing the more aggressive investor to participate in self-directed retirement plans. The information Curtis shares is worth thousands, if not millions, to any investor, and he is dedicated to teaching others the value of self-directed retirement plans.
I have had the privilege of hearing Curtis speak before. Believe me, you don't want to miss it!
Now is the time to invest!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Super Saturday
What a week it has been!
Having Rob Miles in town, sharing his stories of success with us, has been a true blessing. He has such a great heart! His video presentation of why we are in this business - to help people!!! - had tears rolling down my face.
Super Saturday was awesome, and even better than usual. Our leaders are the best, and have really interesting, creative, and fun ways of presenting the information we really need to succeed!
Marc Gleeman capped off the day with a great, motivational film about attitude and success that left many of us blown away.
And this is only the beginning!
Our Intensive on the 20th is going to rock the house! If you aren't registered for it yet, leave me a message, and I will make sure you get in.
Having Rob Miles in town, sharing his stories of success with us, has been a true blessing. He has such a great heart! His video presentation of why we are in this business - to help people!!! - had tears rolling down my face.
Super Saturday was awesome, and even better than usual. Our leaders are the best, and have really interesting, creative, and fun ways of presenting the information we really need to succeed!
Marc Gleeman capped off the day with a great, motivational film about attitude and success that left many of us blown away.
And this is only the beginning!
Our Intensive on the 20th is going to rock the house! If you aren't registered for it yet, leave me a message, and I will make sure you get in.
Monday, June 1, 2009
June is busting out all over....
Wow, what a phenomenal month ahead of us!
Tonight is the Chairman's call at 8 pm Arizona time (11:00 pm Eastern time) - and it's going to be a great call to be on. Some important announcements about the company will be revealed tonight. If you want to get on the call, call 319-279-1057 Pin Code 11692#. Anyone who wants to know more about Nouveau Riche can join us on these Chairman's calls. They are every Monday night at the same time.
On Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, we have the opportunity to attend a Commercial Real Estate Drive by with Rob Miles, a young man who is doing wonders with commercial real estate these days. If you want to visit one of his newer acquisitions and hear his story, let me know.
On Thursday, we are having a special real estate wealth creation information meeting. It's going to rock! We will be learning about short sales this week, a very timely topic in this market!
In fact, every Thursday this month, we will be sponsoring a real estate education wealth creation meeting. Stay tuned for the topics. What a great month this is! These workshops are $50/evening, but if you contact me, I can get you a special deal ;)
On Friday night at 6:00 pm, we are sponsoring a Cash Flow game at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale. Cash Flow games are one of the best ways to get yourself in the best mindset for real estate investing and wealth building. I highly recommend that everyone make it a point to experience this game. I like to call it Monopoly on steroids. It's a lot of fun, AND very useful at the same time.
And Saturday is SUPER Saturday, where we will once again have the privilege of listening to Rob Miles talk about his awesome success as he helps us all with our businesses. Super Saturday will be in the main ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It's going to be an awesome day!
Lastly, a sneak preview - we have a Nouveau Riche Intensive coming up on June 20th of this month. Save the date!!! Our intensives are like a slice of our live college experience. We are fortunate to have Curtis DeYoung coming in to talk about real estate investing with retirement funds - a hot topic these days as people look for creative ways to take advantage of this amazing real estate market. Remember - more millionaires are created at times like these than any other time. Come and learn how to get YOUR piece of the action!
Please let me know if you want to attend any or all of these events. June IS busting out all over. :)
Tonight is the Chairman's call at 8 pm Arizona time (11:00 pm Eastern time) - and it's going to be a great call to be on. Some important announcements about the company will be revealed tonight. If you want to get on the call, call 319-279-1057 Pin Code 11692#. Anyone who wants to know more about Nouveau Riche can join us on these Chairman's calls. They are every Monday night at the same time.
On Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, we have the opportunity to attend a Commercial Real Estate Drive by with Rob Miles, a young man who is doing wonders with commercial real estate these days. If you want to visit one of his newer acquisitions and hear his story, let me know.
On Thursday, we are having a special real estate wealth creation information meeting. It's going to rock! We will be learning about short sales this week, a very timely topic in this market!
In fact, every Thursday this month, we will be sponsoring a real estate education wealth creation meeting. Stay tuned for the topics. What a great month this is! These workshops are $50/evening, but if you contact me, I can get you a special deal ;)
On Friday night at 6:00 pm, we are sponsoring a Cash Flow game at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale. Cash Flow games are one of the best ways to get yourself in the best mindset for real estate investing and wealth building. I highly recommend that everyone make it a point to experience this game. I like to call it Monopoly on steroids. It's a lot of fun, AND very useful at the same time.
And Saturday is SUPER Saturday, where we will once again have the privilege of listening to Rob Miles talk about his awesome success as he helps us all with our businesses. Super Saturday will be in the main ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It's going to be an awesome day!
Lastly, a sneak preview - we have a Nouveau Riche Intensive coming up on June 20th of this month. Save the date!!! Our intensives are like a slice of our live college experience. We are fortunate to have Curtis DeYoung coming in to talk about real estate investing with retirement funds - a hot topic these days as people look for creative ways to take advantage of this amazing real estate market. Remember - more millionaires are created at times like these than any other time. Come and learn how to get YOUR piece of the action!
Please let me know if you want to attend any or all of these events. June IS busting out all over. :)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Gratitude
I subscribe to a few inspirational email lists. As a result, I get inspiring quotations every day to start my day. One that impressed me today was this: Gratitude is the heart's money. --French proverb
Gratitude IS the heart's money. When we feel gratitude, we are truly rich. The fullness of gratitude is sometimes overwhelming and leaks out in tears of emotion. Moments like this raise us up.
During last Saturday's talk, Del Hargis was talking about how we need to look at our problems and challenges in life from a higher perspective than that which brought them into being. Well, the best way to look at ALL of our life situations and experiences is through the eyes of gratitude.
Every challenge has a gift inherent in it. Every challenge makes us stronger, better, and brings us closer to where we are going. But if we are in the midst of the challenge, just wishing we could get out of it, chances are we won't see that at all, and will just create more of the same.
As I was reminded on Tuesday night, when Charles Hosea spoke at our Regional Training Followup meeting, as long as we keep that shining vision ahead of us, we will have the perseverance to continue, no matter what. That vision will guide us through the difficult patches and into our glorious dreams come true.
I am so grateful to be surrounded by the folks in the Nouveau Riche community, who continually show me the way, supporting me in the journey and celebrating the victories.
Gratitude IS the heart's money. When we feel gratitude, we are truly rich. The fullness of gratitude is sometimes overwhelming and leaks out in tears of emotion. Moments like this raise us up.
During last Saturday's talk, Del Hargis was talking about how we need to look at our problems and challenges in life from a higher perspective than that which brought them into being. Well, the best way to look at ALL of our life situations and experiences is through the eyes of gratitude.
Every challenge has a gift inherent in it. Every challenge makes us stronger, better, and brings us closer to where we are going. But if we are in the midst of the challenge, just wishing we could get out of it, chances are we won't see that at all, and will just create more of the same.
As I was reminded on Tuesday night, when Charles Hosea spoke at our Regional Training Followup meeting, as long as we keep that shining vision ahead of us, we will have the perseverance to continue, no matter what. That vision will guide us through the difficult patches and into our glorious dreams come true.
I am so grateful to be surrounded by the folks in the Nouveau Riche community, who continually show me the way, supporting me in the journey and celebrating the victories.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
After the Regional Training....
What a phenomenal weekend! I will definitely get into specifics in the days to come, but for now, I am just integrating all of the information I took in.
I learned from every speaker. In summary:
From Dave Blanchard, I witnessed him as a coach in action, and I saw why he is a phenomenal coach. His heart is definitely in the right place, and he really cares about helping/serving the person with whom he is working. I saw it, and I will remember that for all of my own future dealings.
From Dr. Steven Clegg, I learned better how to approach my friends and family, something I have been struggling with. He also gave us some great tips on how to work with cold market that I will be incorporating immediately.
From Del Hargis, my own previous studies of the power of beliefs and thoughts and the Law of Attraction were again validated. Del excites me because he DARES to bring this information forward, thus expanding consciousness of all of those who listen, as well as bringing it forth into the collective consciousness of the world. This is what will shift us, and I watch him as a shining example for myself.
From Jim Piccolo, our CEO, I was able to see the human more than the figurehead, if that makes sense. I saw his expressions as he talked about his life. I saw the light in his eyes, and his genuineness. I am grateful that he taught us by example. I feel like I grew a lot due to his talk.
And our own leadership - Charles Hosea always touches hearts in the warmest of ways. Marc Gleeman was a wonderful force in keeping everything running smoothly, and Travis Hoover added his own brand of warmth and humor to the training.
I feel like more of the community than ever, and I know I came away with a whole slew of new tools to use in my business.
And, I am SO grateful for all of my guests who showed up and got such an awesome taste of our wonderful community.
Phenomenal weekend!
I learned from every speaker. In summary:
From Dave Blanchard, I witnessed him as a coach in action, and I saw why he is a phenomenal coach. His heart is definitely in the right place, and he really cares about helping/serving the person with whom he is working. I saw it, and I will remember that for all of my own future dealings.
From Dr. Steven Clegg, I learned better how to approach my friends and family, something I have been struggling with. He also gave us some great tips on how to work with cold market that I will be incorporating immediately.
From Del Hargis, my own previous studies of the power of beliefs and thoughts and the Law of Attraction were again validated. Del excites me because he DARES to bring this information forward, thus expanding consciousness of all of those who listen, as well as bringing it forth into the collective consciousness of the world. This is what will shift us, and I watch him as a shining example for myself.
From Jim Piccolo, our CEO, I was able to see the human more than the figurehead, if that makes sense. I saw his expressions as he talked about his life. I saw the light in his eyes, and his genuineness. I am grateful that he taught us by example. I feel like I grew a lot due to his talk.
And our own leadership - Charles Hosea always touches hearts in the warmest of ways. Marc Gleeman was a wonderful force in keeping everything running smoothly, and Travis Hoover added his own brand of warmth and humor to the training.
I feel like more of the community than ever, and I know I came away with a whole slew of new tools to use in my business.
And, I am SO grateful for all of my guests who showed up and got such an awesome taste of our wonderful community.
Phenomenal weekend!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
SEEK
To continue with some of my previous experiences in Nouveau Riche....
Over a year ago, my two sons (now in their 20's), my partner, and I began talking about opening a comic book store in Scottsdale. We didn't take it too seriously at the time, and didn't do anything about it. In Spring of 2008, my son Sean and I were talking, and he mentioned to me that he liked the idea of running a business, and wouldn't mind revisiting the comic book store idea. I brought it up to his brother Andy, and my partner, Avery, and we all agreed it would be a fun venture, so we started having weekly meetings to plan it.
We had gotten to the point where I was calculating financial projections and needed to have an idea of how much to budget for rent, so we started looking at spaces.
Well, around the time I signed up for Nouveau Riche, we found the perfect space. We weren't really ready to take action yet, but we knew that this was the space meant for us. All four of us felt that way! We had to have financing in place and a business plan on the desk of the landlord in just a few days.
I started researching business plans, and spent nearly 72 hours straight working on ours. Then I remembered SEEK - the Super Entrepreneurial Encyclopedia of Knowledge. SEEK had information about business plans AND obtaining financing.
I put together a great business plan, and brought it to an investor friend, who bought into it right away, lending us the start up costs and reserves we needed to get started. I also sent it to the landlord, who approved us right away. WOW!
We had some buildout to do so got started on that. We also had other considerations - like the computer system we would use, inventory tracking, accounting, etc. etc.; and then of course, getting the word out.
SEEK took us through all of that.
And here we are, six months later, with Comic Zone (http://www.ComicZoneAZ.com), and we are loving it!
SEEK is a most amazing product that I highly recommend to all business owners who want to succeed!
Over a year ago, my two sons (now in their 20's), my partner, and I began talking about opening a comic book store in Scottsdale. We didn't take it too seriously at the time, and didn't do anything about it. In Spring of 2008, my son Sean and I were talking, and he mentioned to me that he liked the idea of running a business, and wouldn't mind revisiting the comic book store idea. I brought it up to his brother Andy, and my partner, Avery, and we all agreed it would be a fun venture, so we started having weekly meetings to plan it.
We had gotten to the point where I was calculating financial projections and needed to have an idea of how much to budget for rent, so we started looking at spaces.
Well, around the time I signed up for Nouveau Riche, we found the perfect space. We weren't really ready to take action yet, but we knew that this was the space meant for us. All four of us felt that way! We had to have financing in place and a business plan on the desk of the landlord in just a few days.
I started researching business plans, and spent nearly 72 hours straight working on ours. Then I remembered SEEK - the Super Entrepreneurial Encyclopedia of Knowledge. SEEK had information about business plans AND obtaining financing.
I put together a great business plan, and brought it to an investor friend, who bought into it right away, lending us the start up costs and reserves we needed to get started. I also sent it to the landlord, who approved us right away. WOW!
We had some buildout to do so got started on that. We also had other considerations - like the computer system we would use, inventory tracking, accounting, etc. etc.; and then of course, getting the word out.
SEEK took us through all of that.
And here we are, six months later, with Comic Zone (http://www.ComicZoneAZ.com), and we are loving it!
SEEK is a most amazing product that I highly recommend to all business owners who want to succeed!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Three More Days
Three more days to the big event - our Regional Training on May 15th and 16th.
I am SO looking forward to this. I have heard most of the speakers in the past and I know the quality to expect. I know that I will learn important things about myself as well as better ways to market.
The fact that it is taking place at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort doesn't hurt either. That place is beautiful! It is surrounded by mountains, and the resort itself is well-renowned as one of the better resorts in town. I am excited that the training is at that location.
I have been chosen to be on the decorating committee, and I've had a blast helping with that. Here is a sneak preview of the main floral bouquet:
Building for this event has also been really fun. My goal is to have 20 people at the event. Currently I have 17 people who have agreed to attend. That gives me two days to find three more folks to turn on to this incredible training. And then I get to watch it transform their lives. :)
I am SO looking forward to this. I have heard most of the speakers in the past and I know the quality to expect. I know that I will learn important things about myself as well as better ways to market.
The fact that it is taking place at the Point Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort doesn't hurt either. That place is beautiful! It is surrounded by mountains, and the resort itself is well-renowned as one of the better resorts in town. I am excited that the training is at that location.
I have been chosen to be on the decorating committee, and I've had a blast helping with that. Here is a sneak preview of the main floral bouquet:
Building for this event has also been really fun. My goal is to have 20 people at the event. Currently I have 17 people who have agreed to attend. That gives me two days to find three more folks to turn on to this incredible training. And then I get to watch it transform their lives. :)
Saturday, May 9, 2009
How's Business?
This week, May 15th & 16th, is Nouveau Riche's big Regional Training seminar right here in Phoenix. I can't wait. What a line up of speakers we have! Anyone who wants to improve their business can benefit from this!
Learn about starting and running a successful business from Jim Piccolo who currently owns and runs over 40 successful companies.
Learn sales and marketing techniques from Dave Blanchard, President of the OG Group (Og Mandino was the author of the classic: The Greatest Salesman in the World).
Achieve a healthy dose of motivation from Del Hargis, a nationally known personal development and business coach
Hear how Dr. Steven Clegg has successfully invested in real estate and how our acclaimed real estate education programs were a key component to his success
Listen to the heartfelt motivational stories of Charles Hosea, who migrated to the US from a third world country and has gone on run two successful businesses and earn an envious income.
Do you want to know how you can improve your skills? Are you interested in re-invigorating yourself with personal growth and motivation and leave ready to re-engage in the challenges you face in your life in a new way? Could this be the life changing event you've been waiting for?
And if you'd like to know more about real estate investing, then I can personally testify that Nouveau Riche is an amazing company with a network of successful real estate investors committed to helping each other to learn, grow, and invest wisely. If you know me at all, you know I am not a "pushy salesperson type" but I am truly interested in helping others find those multiple passive income streams, and I know that real estate is one of the most sound if it is done right.
So, if you’d like to find out how real estate investing can help you build passive income, no matter what your business, please contact me!
The price for this weekend is $150 which is ridiculously inexpensive, given the fact that each of the speakers commands at least $1000 - $2000 any time they speak! I feel so fortunate to hear these speakers at this low price!
And, as an event sponsor, I can get you complimentary seats, but they are limited and by invitation only. So if you or anyone you know would like to attend, let me know and I will see what I can do.
Please contact me with any questions you might have about this life-changing event! My email is linda@lcostello.com, and my direct phone line is 602.722.2562.
I look forward to seeing you there. :)
Learn about starting and running a successful business from Jim Piccolo who currently owns and runs over 40 successful companies.
Learn sales and marketing techniques from Dave Blanchard, President of the OG Group (Og Mandino was the author of the classic: The Greatest Salesman in the World).
Achieve a healthy dose of motivation from Del Hargis, a nationally known personal development and business coach
Hear how Dr. Steven Clegg has successfully invested in real estate and how our acclaimed real estate education programs were a key component to his success
Listen to the heartfelt motivational stories of Charles Hosea, who migrated to the US from a third world country and has gone on run two successful businesses and earn an envious income.
Do you want to know how you can improve your skills? Are you interested in re-invigorating yourself with personal growth and motivation and leave ready to re-engage in the challenges you face in your life in a new way? Could this be the life changing event you've been waiting for?
And if you'd like to know more about real estate investing, then I can personally testify that Nouveau Riche is an amazing company with a network of successful real estate investors committed to helping each other to learn, grow, and invest wisely. If you know me at all, you know I am not a "pushy salesperson type" but I am truly interested in helping others find those multiple passive income streams, and I know that real estate is one of the most sound if it is done right.
So, if you’d like to find out how real estate investing can help you build passive income, no matter what your business, please contact me!
The price for this weekend is $150 which is ridiculously inexpensive, given the fact that each of the speakers commands at least $1000 - $2000 any time they speak! I feel so fortunate to hear these speakers at this low price!
And, as an event sponsor, I can get you complimentary seats, but they are limited and by invitation only. So if you or anyone you know would like to attend, let me know and I will see what I can do.
Please contact me with any questions you might have about this life-changing event! My email is linda@lcostello.com, and my direct phone line is 602.722.2562.
I look forward to seeing you there. :)
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Actual R/E deals in NR
Wow. I wanted to fill in more details about my past experiences, but this is a dynamic business, and Jorge, one of my mentors, recently posted this video and this one, and finally this one although if you are going to call the number on the screen, I'd rather you call extension 2004, as that one is MY extension. :)
These are my friends, who are doing a real estate deal together. How cool is that???
These are my friends, who are doing a real estate deal together. How cool is that???
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
How I came to Nouveau Riche
I had heard about Nouveau Riche over the years. I was actively involved in the real estate investment community since 2003, and went to many trade shows where Nouveau Riche had a booth. But I never really saw what they had to offer that I wasn't already getting elsewhere.
So when my dear friend, Suzanne, showed up at one of my Think and Grow Rich Master Mind groups in May 2008, gushing about this new company she had heard about, I was, to say the least, a bit skeptical. She tried really hard to get me to come to a meeting, but I wasn't open to it.
One night in August 2008, she casually emailed me that there was a meeting that Thursday night and asked if I wanted to come and just check out the company. I invited my 21 year old son to come with me, and we both sat through this most incredible two hour presentation! Both of us saw the opportunity. My son had been wanting to get more educated in real estate investing, and he saw this as that opportunity. I saw a different opportunity. I saw that the whole system was really quite an ingenious wealth building system, and that intrigued me.
I had been working at the same company for 10 years as their CFO. I had 35 years of accounting experience, but one of my true passions is in psychology; psychology because I want to help people live the lives they are meant to live. I saw that by marketing Nouveau Riche's products, I could definitely help people live the lives they were meant to live.
And as it happens, I had just paid down my credit cards, so I had enough money to put the education on my credit card, and I bought it that night.
Since then, my son has been learning more and more about real estate investing, and he is chomping at the bit to get started. I have been honing my skills as a marketer, which has been a bit more of a learning curve than I had expected, but the gifts I have gained from the process have been priceless.
I am developing a greater level of self-confidence and ease in talking to people. Remember, I was an accountant for 35 years! I was really good at sitting in a corner with my calculator and my spreadsheets! I had to push myself past all sorts of fears and blocks. Talk about stretching myself!
And I am succeeding! I am turning more and more people on to this awesome opportunity, as well as venturing out to do deals with others in the community. It is very exciting. Just this month, I have generated over $10,000 in commissions!
I am so glad that I got over my cynicism and took a chance.
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