I’m Trying to Get On Forbes

Summary

• All my friends make over $300-$400 million a year at minimum.
• My company makes $250 million a year, but I feel deprived of money compared to my peers.
• Buying companies that cost $100-250 million is a challenge; I can only afford to buy one per year.
• Living a luxurious lifestyle with private jets, hotels, and fine restaurants is possible on $5 million a year.
• After basic needs, money doesn't change your life; you need a purpose or mission to stay driven.
• Many successful people don't talk about their mission; they just focus on making a lot of money.
• To win in business, you need either a strong mission or a clear goal.
• For me and my wife, Lea, our goal is to become the people who do a billion a year in sales.
• My focus for the next 18 months is to achieve a billion dollars in sales and become that person.
• The goal for the guys in my circle is even higher, aiming for $4 billion.

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How To Take Action

Implementation Strategies

1. Set a Clear Goal

   • A good way of starting is to set a clear goal for yourself or your business. This can be something like "I want to increase my sales to $1 million a year" or "I want to grow my customer base by 20%." A clear goal keeps you focused and driven.

2. Identify Your Purpose or Mission

   • Find what drives you. Is it helping people? Is it creating an impact? Whatever it is, write it down and remind yourself of it daily. This will keep you motivated, especially after your basic needs are met.

3. Benchmark Against Successful Peers

   • Look at what people who are more successful than you are doing differently. Learn from their strategies and see how you can apply them to your own business. You don't need big money for this; just observe and take notes.

4. Continuous Personal Development

   • Spend some time each day improving yourself. Read a business book, listen to a podcast, or watch a motivating video. The goal is to become a better version of yourself who can achieve bigger things.

5. Efficient Use of Resources

   • Focus on high-value activities that cost less. For example, use social media marketing, which is often cheaper and has a broad reach. Optimize your daily tasks to get the most out of the time and money you invest.

6. Networking

   • Surround yourself with people who are where you want to be. Network with individuals who have already achieved the goals you're aiming for. Attend free webinars, join forums, or even reach out on LinkedIn.

7. Stay Lean and Smart

   • Use lean methods to run your business. Keep costs low while maximizing value. This could mean outsourcing tasks to cheaper freelancers or using free tools to get the job done.

By focusing on these small but impactful strategies, you'll be able to make significant progress without needing a huge budget or a lot of time.