Real Money Talks

Does everything need to be perfect in order to make good money? Of course not. In fact, it can lead to less money, and even burnout. Today I’m discussing how perfection leads to poverty and why trying to have every aspect of your business perfect should not be your ultimate goal. Perfection is not the ideal goal you want for your business. When I started to craft my book, I went through numerous steps to make it happen. However, none of them were perfect...

Offering a digital magazine to your audience reaches more than readers and gives you the benefit of making money. Investing in an adequate campaign of online publishing provides you the opportunity to attract advertisers and providers. Today, I’m discussing the ways to make money with your digital magazine...

Having a mentor or coach is part of the path to success. Everyone from athletes to musicians use mentors to help guide them. Once you are clear about what you want, you need to pay attention to who you listen to. You don’t want to fall prey to a bunch of hype or script readers. Choosing a mentor should be based on knowing where you want to be and then finding someone who is a step above that. Aiming high will motivate you and hopefully push you beyond that level...

Co-working spaces are gaining in popularity as the younger generation, particularly millennials, want a lighter, more convenient option. They are moving away from the concept of bigger and more. They don’t want to be burdened with all of the stuff that comes with a big home and a big corporate office. They want the convenience of working when and where they want while still having the services and amenities they need...

Having a business strategy can be the difference between running a profitable business and having to close the doors. Do you have a business strategy? What is your strategy for this year? If you don't have a clearly defined strategy, it is something worth spending time thinking about. Do you have what Jim Collins refers to as a BHAG or big hairy audacious goal for your business this year? Today, I talk about the difference between having a strategy and tactics...

Are you an investor who’s looking for new ways to invest your money? Do you want to be known as one of the wise investors and not merely someone who makes money because of your high income? Do you want to know about the trend that is going to astound traditional banking and investment players? In today’s episode, I talk about a way to make money and invest it with a team. This method is called equity crowdfunding. I explain the difference between donor crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “cannabis”? Some associate it with words such as “prohibited” and “unlawful,” while others choose to look at the positive medical effects that this plant brings. Aside from what others claim as favorable medical results that cannabis produces, there are those who see this as a gold rush to the finish line...

Are there tasks you repeatedly do every week? How about every day? Do you know that you can save time and make more money if you automate some of your responsibilities? Are you aware that making money is correlated to having a database? Today’s guest is businessman, Thomas Blackwell of Infusionsoft, who identifies some critical points on why having a database, together with automation, rules in today’s business world...

If you are an investor, especially if you’re a first-time investor, you probably have looked into your options. One of the choices you may have considered is being a shareholder of a company. Owning some shares of a company is also known as equity. Before jumping into any decision, it is best to know the pros and cons of your choices. Don't just go with the flow because most people want equity...

If you are an entrepreneur, having a business card serves many things. It gives others an idea about what you do and allows prospective clients to reach you. It also implies you are serious about what you do and that you mean business. While people still use calling cards today, the innovations in technology have created a new way of being known and making business – through apps. Today's topic is very timely since I just launched my "Ask Loral" app...