Posts for June, 2009

Admit it. You regularly lie to yourself. What? You don't? See there you are lying again! We all have limiting beliefs that are holding back out entrepreneurial success. Here are TPEs who successfully broke through their own head junk. Now it is your turn to do the same!  Read more »

Join the discussion on how to navigate the "head junk" that holds so many entrepreneurs back!  Read more »

Want to know the biggest roadblock to being a successful entrepreneur? It is the naysayers. Here are 31 strategies to defeat them.  Read more »

Being INSPIRED is about more than just feeling good. It is about having a passion or drive to do what it is you do best, and the ability to transform it into your business to help and fulfill others on their quest to become what they choose. VividLifeRadio.com helps to inspire conscious individuals, and entrepreneurs to learn, grow and take action. Doing what it takes! This is what we love about The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur.  Read more »

Money is the root of all evil. NOT! It's time to break this myth wide open. In fact, money enables you to be yourself to your fullest (for better or for worse). Check out these stories of 25 millionaires who set out to do good. They made money and used it in the best ways possible. These are some admirable folks:  Read more »

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The TPE community just amazes me. When I asked everyone to share what they would do with a million bucks, I thought it would be just a spending spree. Instead it revolved around embracing life (yes sometimes that is a nice Mustang or jetting around), doing for others and giving back. Interestingly, there were no handouts or pity giving... every TPE has the intention of building something that is long lasting. Building something that brings smiles, hope, progress, growth and other great things to their community. I hope this list inspires you as much as it did me. I am proud to be a TPE. Damn proud! What would you do with a million dollars?  Read more »

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You have a great product or service and you just know that you could be successful, but something keeps getting in the way. Well, don’t be surprised if the biggest thing that is getting in your way is you. Internal hurdles are often the biggest reasons entrepreneurs, especially women, feel stalled, stuck, uninspired, overwhelmed, confused or lost.  Read more »

They say misery likes company. I think challenges like company too. As an entrepreneur you may feel that you are an island. You may believe that you are the first ever to face your challenge, but I have good news. You're not. Many entrepreneurs have come before you, and many will after. Here are the stories that some of our TPE community wanted to share with you. You are not alone!  Read more »

In this On A Roll video you will learn how to use The Internet to build your retail business (and vice versa).  Read more »

You gotta eat. I get that. The thing is you don't need to eat crap. So the next time you are racing around, doing all the things that Toilet Paper Entrepreneurs do, skip the burger and french fries. Instead try one of these delicious, healthy alternatives. All fast, cheap and good for you (unlike that burger your munching on):  Read more »

There are a few things that are repeating over and over in my head. One is this horrible Milli Vanilli song that played on the radio a couple days back. “Blame it on the rain that was falling, falling.” For God’s sake, I’m humming (oops, I mean, lip syncing) the tune right now as I type this blog post. The other thing that continues to play in my head is the question I get asked routinely. “Mike, how do I make a million dollars?” Same question -- morning and night -- day in and day out. “Mike, how do I make a million dollars?” The answer is probably not what you want to hear. It is definitely something you will never see said on an infomercial or “get rich quick” website. But here’s the truth: To make a million dollars you are going to need to work your ass off, plus some. You are going to have to work harder and smarter than you ever have. You are going to have to be relentless, even when (better put – especially when) you are at the point of mental, physical and/or emotional exhaustion.  Read more »

You have got a great show and now you got to get the word out right? Marketing your show will take a lot of work, but the good thing is that if you have a good show, word of mouth will do the rest once you have done the work. The most important thing for you to work on is your content and show format. I have said in previous blogs to not try and be like anyone else. If you do "you", you will be fine. Trying to appeal to the masses will never get you a loyal niche following.  Read more »

"I am a failure." I don't care who you are, or what your struggles have been, or what you have "achieved", or if you are an entrepreneur or not. At some point, for some period of time you have (or will) feel "I am a failure." It is time to take a stand, in this very moment. It is time to make a change... and get your ass back on the path of progress. An amazing one hundred plus people have contributed to this blog to turn your "failure" around. Give them the justice of reading their tips, and give yourself the justice of doing them!  Read more »

In this VIDEO episode of On A Roll learn the main trick to scaling a business. BONUS - Check out behind the scenes from Bailout!, Mike's new reality show.  Read more »

Everyone has a talent. EVERYONE. So maybe it is blow milk out your nose... it's still a talent. And most talents can be monetized. The key is to find your talent and then turn it into a scalable business. Too bad many folks get stuck on the "finding the talent" part. Here is a list of 55 ideas, all contributed by the TPE community, on how to find your hidden talent. You have it! Now find it:  Read more »

Most entrepreneurs are freelancers. We work four ourselves, but we actually do all of the work. We get so used to the DIY we end up believing that no one else could ever do what we do, at least not very well. First of all, that’s a fairy tale. As awesome as you are, you are not the ONLY person on the planet who can take out the trash. More importantly, you’re killing your chances for success. Doing all the work simply isn’t scalable.  Read more »

I was recently advised that in different parts of the country there exists a new phenomenon known as ‘pink slip parties’, where recently laid-off individuals come together to share war stories and proverbial grievances about the current state of national employment.  Read more »

It sucks to receive complaints. I mean, it is a blow to the ego for sure. But there is a silver lining (or perhaps its platinum)... a complaining customer is an opportunity to improve your service not only for them, but for all future customers. And, if you do it right, you can turn that unhappy customer into your biggest, most vocal fan. Here are 55 tips, donated by TPErs, on exactly how to turn that raging customer into a raving fan:  Read more »

Barrington, NH – The Mom Entrepreneur, a rapidly growing company that offers tips, advice and resources for balancing motherhood and running a company, is continuing its teleseminar series with an especially relevant topic: how to grow your business even during an economic downturn. The upcoming event is part of a series, where leading entrepreneurs provide advice [...]  Read more »

Learn how to decide between cheap interns and expensive pro's... another On A Roll video.  Read more »

Many entrepreneurs face the challenging decision of whether to push forward or close the doors. It is the ultimate gut check. While there is no single guideline to navigating this tough decision, here are 17 tips from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that.  Read more »

I get it. You want a dream team, a devoted group of employees who would move mountains, face their fears, and work tirelessly to help you meet your entrepreneurial goals. I hate to break it to you bucko, but they ain’t you. They may love you and their job, but nobody will ever be as determined as you to make your business a success. And if you think money will make the difference, you are fatally wrong.  Read more »