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		<title>Airing Sunday on MSNBC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Port</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business Leadership Advice]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Money Management Advice]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll be on MSNBC&#8217;s Your Business this Sunday at 7:30am ET. Yes, DVR would be a good option. Jean Chatzky<em> </em>did a great job filling in as host for the consumate JJ Ramberg. But, to be perfectly honest, I wasn&#8217;t crazy about the other guest. I didn&#8217;t find him particularly gracious as will be evident when you watch the episode.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ll be on MSNBC&#8217;s Your Business this Sunday at 7:30am ET. Yes, DVR would be a good option. Jean Chatzky<em> </em>did a great job filling in as host for the consumate JJ Ramberg. But, to be perfectly honest, I wasn&#8217;t crazy about the other guest. I didn&#8217;t find him particularly gracious as will be evident when you watch the episode.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Make Money on Your Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Port</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business Money Management Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[investment+advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[money+management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[small+business+budgeting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em>Contributed by  LeAnne Ozaine-Smith – The Money Guru and my parter at <a title="Prosperity For Big Thinkers" href="http://www.ProsperityForBigThinkers.com" target="_blank">ProsperityForBigThinkers.com</a>. </em></p>

<p><strong>If you sat with your Investment Advisor and said, “I want an investment that gives me a 10% growth</strong> every  year for the next 15 years,”  they’re gonna tell you to adjust your expectations.</p>

<p><strong>As an financial advisor, I’m all for the “where do I put my money” conversation</strong>.  But here’s the deal,  you can chase the perfect investment and still lose (vague memories of real estate bottom out, stock market in 2008, etc.).  There are rarely guarantees in investing and there is always risk of loss. If you’re looking for an unlimited growth opportunity, and you’re looking for an undervalued investment that can grow like a dandelion in June then here it is:  it’s your business.     Your business is the best, most undervalued investment you can find—which means that you can be looking for double digit ROI.</p>

<p><strong>Want 10% ROI this year, next year, and every year?</strong> It starts with you understanding how to make money on your money.</p>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Look for ways to reduce spending in your business by 5%</strong>.  That means if you have a $50,000/year overhead, all you have to do is spend $200 less per month   If you&#8230;</li></ol>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Contributed by  LeAnne Ozaine-Smith – The Money Guru and my parter at <a title="Prosperity For Big Thinkers" href="http://www.ProsperityForBigThinkers.com" target="_blank">ProsperityForBigThinkers.com</a>. </em></p>

<p><strong>If you sat with your Investment Advisor and said, “I want an investment that gives me a 10% growth</strong> every  year for the next 15 years,”  they’re gonna tell you to adjust your expectations.</p>

<p><strong>As an financial advisor, I’m all for the “where do I put my money” conversation</strong>.  But here’s the deal,  you can chase the perfect investment and still lose (vague memories of real estate bottom out, stock market in 2008, etc.).  There are rarely guarantees in investing and there is always risk of loss. If you’re looking for an unlimited growth opportunity, and you’re looking for an undervalued investment that can grow like a dandelion in June then here it is:  it’s your business.     Your business is the best, most undervalued investment you can find—which means that you can be looking for double digit ROI.</p>

<p><strong>Want 10% ROI this year, next year, and every year?</strong> It starts with you understanding how to make money on your money.</p>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Look for ways to reduce spending in your business by 5%</strong>.  That means if you have a $50,000/year overhead, all you have to do is spend $200 less per month   If you have a $12,000/year overhead that’s just $50 less per month… you can do it!  By spending less, you’re keeping more of what you’re making.  Which means your bottom line grows by 5% with a painless  tweak.</li>
	<li><strong>Get Booked Solid and make a minimum of 5% more</strong>.  If your total business income was $100,000 last year take on one more client or do one more project to bring in just $400 more a month.  Or if your total business income was $25k, a little bump in income of $104/mo will grow your bottom line by 5%.</li>
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<p><strong>Remember, always be more concerned about the result you’re getting</strong> from what you spend to be in business, than you are your overhead.  If you’re careful and purposeful with your business income, seeing 10% ROI is both realistic and attainable.</p>

<p>For more on how to earn more and spend less, check out ProsperityForBigThinkers.com and download, the <a title="Overcome the Break-Even Trap" href="http://www.prosperityforbigthinkers.com" target="_blank">Special Report: 5 Down and Dirty Ways To Overcome The Break-Even Trap</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I can get you booked solid – promise.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Port</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Marketing Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Sales Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve read any of my books, you know I feel a great deal of responsibility for your success. It&#8217;s what lifts me out of bed everyday (even though sometimes it keeps me up at night). You inspire me to do and be more. I love to work with you. I love being of service to you and it is with incredible joy I offer you my best work.</p>

<p>There are only 3 days left before the <strong>50% OFF EARLY BIRD SPECIAL</strong> is over for my upcoming tele-seminar courses. And to demonstrate my commitment to you, in addition to the big discount, I offer you a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">full, money back guarantee.</span> Have a look&#8230;</p>

<p><strong>I can help you get booked solid: </strong></p>

<p><a href="https://michael.infusionsoft.com/link/d999a4880/249f00" target="_blank">The Booked Solid Marketing 12-Week Intensive</a></p>

<p><strong>I can help you create information products and earn passive revenue: </strong></p>

<p><a href="https://michael.infusionsoft.com/link/d999a4880/27ac40" target="_blank">The Booked Solid Passive Revenue 12-Week Intensive</a></p>

<p>We all need help sometimes. But, big thinkers do today what they could put off until tomorrow. The Book Yourself Solid marketing and passive revenue systems will transform your business, your network, your income and your life. I hope you take advantage of them and me (especially at such low prices).</p>

<p><strong>Warmly and with respect, </strong></p>

<p>Michael Port <br />
NY Times Bestselling Author of 4 books <br />
Founder of Booked Solid University</p>&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve read any of my books, you know I feel a great deal of responsibility for your success. It&#8217;s what lifts me out of bed everyday (even though sometimes it keeps me up at night). You inspire me to do and be more. I love to work with you. I love being of service to you and it is with incredible joy I offer you my best work.</p>

<p>There are only 3 days left before the <strong>50% OFF EARLY BIRD SPECIAL</strong> is over for my upcoming tele-seminar courses. And to demonstrate my commitment to you, in addition to the big discount, I offer you a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">full, money back guarantee.</span> Have a look&#8230;</p>

<p><strong>I can help you get booked solid: </strong></p>

<p><a href="https://michael.infusionsoft.com/link/d999a4880/249f00" target="_blank">The Booked Solid Marketing 12-Week Intensive</a></p>

<p><strong>I can help you create information products and earn passive revenue: </strong></p>

<p><a href="https://michael.infusionsoft.com/link/d999a4880/27ac40" target="_blank">The Booked Solid Passive Revenue 12-Week Intensive</a></p>

<p>We all need help sometimes. But, big thinkers do today what they could put off until tomorrow. The Book Yourself Solid marketing and passive revenue systems will transform your business, your network, your income and your life. I hope you take advantage of them and me (especially at such low prices).</p>

<p><strong>Warmly and with respect, </strong></p>

<p>Michael Port <br />
NY Times Bestselling Author of 4 books <br />
Founder of Booked Solid University</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I Know What You Want</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:46:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Port</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business Marketing Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Sales Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I’ve got a sneaking suspicion I know what you want. Wait. Don’t tell me… you want your:</p>

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<ul>
	<li>Calendar booked solid.</li>
	<li>Revenues overflowing.</li>
	<li>Big-name reputation recognized.</li>
</ul>
</div>

<p>Or, maybe you just want to work less and leverage the sweet success of your productivity? As an info-preneur, perhaps? You can do all of this in short order. Get very clear on what you want and I’ll deliver the results with one of two <a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com">Booked Solid University</a> Courses.</p>

<p>(SCORE A DEAL – EARLY BIRD ENDS MARCH 5. UP TO 50% OFF.)</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/program-overview/passive-revenue-mastery/">Booked Solid Passive Revenue</a> - If you want to deliver your services to the world in a bigger way, then you need information products. Create 1, 2 or 10 info products in less than 12 weeks.</p>

<p>OR&#8230;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/program-overview/marketing-mastery/">Booked Solid Book Marketing</a> &#8211; The easy peasy lemon squeezy way to get as many clients are your heart desires.</p>

<p><strong>If you have any questions call or email.<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Phone: 877-279-5220 or email: questions@michaelport.com. </span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here&#8217;s what you have to do if you really want to be booked solid and get your name out in the world in a big way…</span></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Know what you want.</li>
	<li>Commit to a plan.</li>
	<li>Follow through.</li>
</ul>

<p>That’s it… that’s all that is required of you. We live in an equal opportunity world. Sure, some of the pros in the top your field make it look super easy, but I’m willing to bet it&#8230;</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I’ve got a sneaking suspicion I know what you want. Wait. Don’t tell me… you want your:</p>

<div>
<ul>
	<li>Calendar booked solid.</li>
	<li>Revenues overflowing.</li>
	<li>Big-name reputation recognized.</li>
</ul>
</div>

<p>Or, maybe you just want to work less and leverage the sweet success of your productivity? As an info-preneur, perhaps? You can do all of this in short order. Get very clear on what you want and I’ll deliver the results with one of two <a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com">Booked Solid University</a> Courses.</p>

<p>(SCORE A DEAL – EARLY BIRD ENDS MARCH 5. UP TO 50% OFF.)</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/program-overview/passive-revenue-mastery/">Booked Solid Passive Revenue</a> - If you want to deliver your services to the world in a bigger way, then you need information products. Create 1, 2 or 10 info products in less than 12 weeks.</p>

<p>OR&#8230;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/program-overview/marketing-mastery/">Booked Solid Book Marketing</a> &#8211; The easy peasy lemon squeezy way to get as many clients are your heart desires.</p>

<p><strong>If you have any questions call or email.<br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Phone: 877-279-5220 or email: questions@michaelport.com. </span></strong></p>

<p><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Here&#8217;s what you have to do if you really want to be booked solid and get your name out in the world in a big way…</span></strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Know what you want.</li>
	<li>Commit to a plan.</li>
	<li>Follow through.</li>
</ul>

<p>That’s it… that’s all that is required of you. We live in an equal opportunity world. Sure, some of the pros in the top your field make it look super easy, but I’m willing to bet it wasn’t always that way. But as soon as they realized how to make it happen, they were unstoppable. You need to do the same. When the time is right and the plan is tight, <a href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com">seize the opportunity</a> (Yes, 50% OFF is a big opportunity. Wouldn&#8217;t you say?).</p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Facebook Marketing Gone Wrong</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Port</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Small Business Sales Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook+event+promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook+marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social+media+marketing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Social media can be a wonderful tool for making friends and influencing people. But, using Facebook email to market events without express permission, is spam, any way you slice it. This is a <a title="Facebook Marketing Gone Wrong" href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Facebook-Marketing-Gone-Wrong.jpg" target="_blank">screen capture</a> of just a few of the 1000 plus emails I&#8217;ve received this month. Only one of them is personal, relevent and anticipated.</p>

<p>If your email is here, I feel justified making it public b/c you&#8217;re marketing public events. The thing I find most interesting is that you can only send an email in Facebook to 20 people at a time so it was obviously a conscious choice to include me in these mailings. When you see the events in the <a title="Facebook Marketing Gone Wrong" href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Facebook-Marketing-Gone-Wrong.jpg" target="_blank">screen capture</a>, you&#8217;ll understand just how wrong that was.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Social media can be a wonderful tool for making friends and influencing people. But, using Facebook email to market events without express permission, is spam, any way you slice it. This is a <a title="Facebook Marketing Gone Wrong" href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Facebook-Marketing-Gone-Wrong.jpg" target="_blank">screen capture</a> of just a few of the 1000 plus emails I&#8217;ve received this month. Only one of them is personal, relevent and anticipated.</p>

<p>If your email is here, I feel justified making it public b/c you&#8217;re marketing public events. The thing I find most interesting is that you can only send an email in Facebook to 20 people at a time so it was obviously a conscious choice to include me in these mailings. When you see the events in the <a title="Facebook Marketing Gone Wrong" href="http://www.bookedsolidu.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Facebook-Marketing-Gone-Wrong.jpg" target="_blank">screen capture</a>, you&#8217;ll understand just how wrong that was.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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