So I've been doing a lot of thinking the past few days about how stress this time of the year can be. Even though I work at home now as an Internet Marketer, I still hold my position at the nursing home when they need me. I worked last night and my manager was trying to figure out the schedule for the holidays and I could see in her eyes that it was stressing her out. I consider myself lucky to know that I am not working anymore through the end of this year except for my self and choosing my own hours. So many people are torn by when they can take some time off to spend with their families and how many hours they need to put in for Christmas gifts, not to mention trying to make rent every month. So many people get stressed out towards the end of the and I would say this is primarily due to working and money. I have the freedom to not have to worry about either. Thats the beauty of what I do. I could be sitting at my Dad's house eating Christmas dinner, and make sales without knowing it. I am able to choose when I work and let the business run itself when I want a day or two off. I love life now more than ever and its getting better every single day. I am really passionate about helping others and I want to help you get to where I am. checkout blakecrocker.com to get some free emails on how i run my business and the potential it has in it for you.
thanks and i hope that you have a great day!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
shooting Videos for Your Home Based Buisness
So I own my own business and work from home. I am an internet marketer and part of marketing a business is making and posting videos on youtube so people can find them and find out about you. Me and my brother were making videos yesterday and at first i was nervous. I had done videos before but I did them on my mac so i could see myself as i recorded. This was weird and I was alot more comfortable when we used a video camera. We use the kodak zi8, which is a great camera and you can shoot hours of video in HD and easily post them on the web. We simply shot 4 videos talking about who we are and why we chose to get out of corporate America and stop running the rat race to be successful. In our business, the more discipline you have and the more determination you have, the more successful you will be. We talked about how your future is in your hands, not in the hands of this terrible economy. We talked how the internet business we own is done with our family. My Dad, brother, and I are in this together and it is bringing us closer together than we have ever been. When you are in front of the camera i suggest trying to do it in one take. Be yourself and let everyone see the real you... That's what i did. Check out my videos at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU2wgmpzhg8
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Time Management 11-21-09
So I was doing some research on time management for an article i was writing this morning and I found some tips that can make your home business take off like never before. I really used to struggle with how to manage my time but have found a few things that have helped me through owning my business and working from home.
The first thing I have discovered is there really is no such thing as time management. There is, and always will be 24 hours in a day. You CAN'T control it, you MUST be aware of it. The thing you have to strive for is managing yourself in the time you have to work with.
Where are you wasting your time? Think very hard about this and really see what you do throughout the day. I want you to take a full day and carry around a small notepad and jot down everything you do all day long, especially times where you are unproductive and slacking off. This can be hard because everyone waste time without realizing it. Personally i struggle with having a t.v. or radio on when i work. I work from home and it can be difficult separating your work and social life when it all takes place in the same house.
Once you have your notes full of your daily activities, choose a few items on the list to eliminate or push aside until your work is done. For a week, try not taking non work-related phone calls while you work. Set goals for yourself that you will implement throughout your day. Remember that you arent changing time, you are changing yourself and your habits. Do one thing at a time, not two or three.
To do two things at once is to do neither. -Publius Syrus
Your goals should be attainable, make sure you give yourself enough time to accomplish what needs to get done. When you can manage yourself, you will be more efficient at what you do. If you set one hour to check your emails and make business calls, get it done and if you have ten minutes left, reward yourself with a small break to do whatever you like. Make sure you get back in the saddle and straight back to your work.
If you have a limited amount of time to do several things, don't get overwhelmed. Take the first half hour of you day to make a list of everything you need to do for the day. Prioritize Prioritize Prioritize! Look at your list and plan out the most important things earlier on your day. If they are difficult tasks, or you dont like to do these things, then spread them out so you dont get worn down. Use a day manager on your computer or something as simple as an egg timer to make sure your stick to your schedule and dont have to keep checking the clock.
Another key thing, especially for those of you running a business, is dont be a one man show. There is no reason to do everything for yourself. Try having an assistant to handle the small things so you can focus on the important things. If there is the ability to outsource, DO IT! You will get so tired of handling everything yourself and doubt will creep up on your and steal the success right from your hands.
The Final piece of advice I have for you is make sure your computer/files are organized. There is no excuse for wasting time while looking for things. It may take a whole day to organize your computer and workspace but the payoff will be much greater.
While I am no expert on this issue, i have done the research and been right in your shoes. I run a marketing business on the internet from home and all f these things have brought me the success i now have. Implement these tips to your business and watch it grow.
My Business http://www.oneyearplan.net/gbcrocker
The first thing I have discovered is there really is no such thing as time management. There is, and always will be 24 hours in a day. You CAN'T control it, you MUST be aware of it. The thing you have to strive for is managing yourself in the time you have to work with.
Where are you wasting your time? Think very hard about this and really see what you do throughout the day. I want you to take a full day and carry around a small notepad and jot down everything you do all day long, especially times where you are unproductive and slacking off. This can be hard because everyone waste time without realizing it. Personally i struggle with having a t.v. or radio on when i work. I work from home and it can be difficult separating your work and social life when it all takes place in the same house.
Once you have your notes full of your daily activities, choose a few items on the list to eliminate or push aside until your work is done. For a week, try not taking non work-related phone calls while you work. Set goals for yourself that you will implement throughout your day. Remember that you arent changing time, you are changing yourself and your habits. Do one thing at a time, not two or three.
To do two things at once is to do neither. -Publius Syrus
Your goals should be attainable, make sure you give yourself enough time to accomplish what needs to get done. When you can manage yourself, you will be more efficient at what you do. If you set one hour to check your emails and make business calls, get it done and if you have ten minutes left, reward yourself with a small break to do whatever you like. Make sure you get back in the saddle and straight back to your work.
If you have a limited amount of time to do several things, don't get overwhelmed. Take the first half hour of you day to make a list of everything you need to do for the day. Prioritize Prioritize Prioritize! Look at your list and plan out the most important things earlier on your day. If they are difficult tasks, or you dont like to do these things, then spread them out so you dont get worn down. Use a day manager on your computer or something as simple as an egg timer to make sure your stick to your schedule and dont have to keep checking the clock.
Another key thing, especially for those of you running a business, is dont be a one man show. There is no reason to do everything for yourself. Try having an assistant to handle the small things so you can focus on the important things. If there is the ability to outsource, DO IT! You will get so tired of handling everything yourself and doubt will creep up on your and steal the success right from your hands.
The Final piece of advice I have for you is make sure your computer/files are organized. There is no excuse for wasting time while looking for things. It may take a whole day to organize your computer and workspace but the payoff will be much greater.
While I am no expert on this issue, i have done the research and been right in your shoes. I run a marketing business on the internet from home and all f these things have brought me the success i now have. Implement these tips to your business and watch it grow.
My Business http://www.oneyearplan.net/gbcrocker
Friday, October 23, 2009
Mindset... 10-22-09
mindset
So now that I am fully submersed in my marketing business, I am finally realizing why everyone i know always talks about mindset. The way you perceive things really can change your life. You really need to have an open mind and not be afraid to ask questions. There are several people out there that want to see you succeed, myself included.
If you want to be a millionaire, you have to surround yourself with millionaires and only work with people that have that same mindset. Success is not something that you just achieve overnight, it is accomplished over a period of time. It is also not just having money. Success to me is family, friends, and happiness. Now as cheesy as that sounds its true. I am happier now than I have been in a long time because I get to work with my family and just be around them more. I also have more free ime since i choose my own hours...
Life is Great!!
www.oneyearplan.net/gbcrocker
So now that I am fully submersed in my marketing business, I am finally realizing why everyone i know always talks about mindset. The way you perceive things really can change your life. You really need to have an open mind and not be afraid to ask questions. There are several people out there that want to see you succeed, myself included.
If you want to be a millionaire, you have to surround yourself with millionaires and only work with people that have that same mindset. Success is not something that you just achieve overnight, it is accomplished over a period of time. It is also not just having money. Success to me is family, friends, and happiness. Now as cheesy as that sounds its true. I am happier now than I have been in a long time because I get to work with my family and just be around them more. I also have more free ime since i choose my own hours...
Life is Great!!
www.oneyearplan.net/gbcrocker
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