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Get A Custom Bathroom Floor for $5 (Video)
December 16, 2014
How do you make your bathroom floor stand-out on a fixed rehab budget? In this video, Andrew shows you how to create a customized bathroom floor for about $5!...
read more8 Steps to Sure Success: Step Seven – Calling, Electing, Training & Empowerment
December 16, 2014
“I don’t know what my calling is, but I want to be here for a bigger reason. I strive to be like the greatest people who have ever lived.” – Will Smith There are (4) ingredients to Step #7. The first ingredient is “calling,” which refers to the invitation you should be broadcasting for others to join you. I love to use social media outlets and my website to “call” others to join us! But this “calling” is not limited to people seeking employment with your company. It’s also providing an opportunity for others to learn from you. A good leader is always looking for potential team members and pupils. You should always be prepared to share, explain, and encourage others to join you in your journey to success. Let them help you and be an inspiration to reach for greater heights! The second ingredient to Step #7 is “electing.” This refers to your choosing of certain individuals from your base of followers and pupils. Success typically invites and attracts attention. More specifically, it attracts the attentive minds of those who also desire to succeed. Take full advantage of this attraction! Your “group” of followers/pupils may be small, perhaps consisting only of your employees or even your family. The power of investing in others cannot be overlooked by those seeking gnosis and therefore, success. This happens all across the world everyday. Improvement occurs when pupils stand on the shoulders of their mentors. Imagine how much more successful this country would be if those who succeeded would invest their time and energy into those who have the potential! The third ingredient to Step #7 is “training.” In my opinion, “training” is self-explanatory. Understand though, that training is not merely teaching. To teach is to explain, review, and test. When training, one begins with teaching but moves onto doing/taking action. Those who are doing the work are those who are also learning. My father taught me daily but he always had me by his side working with him….that’s training! The final ingredient of Step #7 is “empowerment.” This is the confidence that you bestow on your pupils by the responsibilities and knowledge that you entrust to them. When one of your followers experiences your trust, it increases his confidence and encourages him to reach greater heights than he previously thought possible for him to reach. It’s rare that someone has their own confidence equal to their potential. They need to have a successful mentor or leader that believes in them. That’s empowering! There’s only one more Step to Sure Success! So join us next week when we discuss Step #8 – Sacrifice. ...
read moreA Master Bath (Video)
December 16, 2014
In this video, Andrew shows you how to make your bathroom stand-out! ...
read more8 Steps to Sure Success: Step Six – Earn It
December 16, 2014
“My life changed the day I moved beyond just wishing for things and I started earning them. That is the day I learned that we don’t get what we wish for, we get what we work for.” – Steve Maraboli Along the road to success, you will likely find yourself questioning why you’re pushing so hard? So let me ask you, “why are you pushing so hard?” Over the course of this multi-part series, we’ve talked about “sure success.” What do I mean by that? My point is that success is not just an achievement or the number of dollar bills one has accrued. Success isn’t merely a nicer office or driving a bigger, more expensive automobile. My mentor once told me a (true) story about a famous American pop music singer/songwriter who confided in him his story of pursuing his teenage music ambition. This musician/songwriter had written music for Elvis Presley and others, but later decided that he wanted his own band and stardom. This man sold millions of his own albums and by every measurement of the world’s standards, he was certainly a success. But he later confided in my mentor that despite his success, he was still unhappy with his life and his achievements! His words were, “I sacrificed and hurt my wife, my children and my parents and family to get to where I was. In truth, I felt like a total failure.” He went on to say, “I thought if a man could make enough money to do what he wanted to do and go where he wanted to go, he would be a success and be happy. But I wasn’t.” I also recall a quote from popular NFL football coach after taking the reigns of a very prominent NFL team. His words have never left me. He boldly stated, “I told my family that I want a Super Bowl ring more than I want anything and I’m gonna get it, even if it means losing you.” Well, he got his Super Bowl ring and along the way, lost his family! But I’ve often wondered how his (now) ex-wife and children felt when he made that statement. Was he successful? Sure, he got his Super Bowl ring. He attained his goal and he’s arguably one of the best NFL coaches in recent history. But is the price he paid for a ring, fame, and publicity really worth it?! I cannot imagine how I would feel if my father made those statements! I am not of he opinion that you have to choose one or the other in life. But if you do have to make a decision such as family or fame, I plead with you to choose the more noble path to sure success! You see, some people attain success without having earned it; others, have earned it but have yet to attain it. My desire is that you both earn it and attain it, but if you must choose, choose to earn it and deserve it rather than hurting someone you love in order to attain it. No success is worthy of injuring those you love throughout the journey. If success for you doesn’t include caring for those you love in the process, then you certainly haven’t learned what...
read moreThe Three-Color Paint System (Video)
December 16, 2014
In this video, Andrew explains the advantages of the three-color paint system. Most houses have a two-color paint system so Andrew explains why he uses a three-color paint system. We all want to lower costs, increase profits, and ensure that the end-product stands-out above the competition. Enjoy this week’s video and see why Andrew’s homes sell faster and for more money! ...
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