That’s right—there are a BUNCH of people trying to sell you advice who have never sat where you sit—dealing with the problems and opportunities that you face every day. They often are excellent speakers—and, persuasive purveyors of their own products, programs, or subscriptions but really never did it themselves. Their ideas are unproven. Their perspective limited to that of an outsider.

How am I different?

Well—I opened my first business in 1975. And, have been continuously operating my Mile High Karate business in Denver since 1983. Mile High Karate currently has successful locations throughout North America. I’ve operated a large business operation – have taught 1000’s and run every aspect of a business. And, can teach you step by step, item by item how to replicate my success – without the “brain damage!”

Some of those who consult or run organizations or even “fake franchises” only run a business in their memory—in some cases, distant memory. Some of those recollections seem more like a distant dream (or sometimes, a vivid nightmare!) Many of these people operated in very different circumstances and times.

How am I different.

I am still totally immersed in the daily operations of several businesses and have been since 1983—meeting nose-to-nose, belly-to-belly with clients every day. Multiple times per week I meet with business owners, business managers, and staff from all over North America as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand – and, solve the everyday problems that you face in the real world (albeit at possibly a higher volume.)

Even those advice givers who really run or have run businesses – usually never ran a particularly successful operation. Many got into offering advice about running a business or put together an organization or started “coaching” since they really couldn’t figure out how to make much of a living running a financial advisor practice of their own.

How am I different?

I broke the $1,000,000.00 a year barrier – way back in 1985 – and continue to operate a hugely successful operation. I’ve made a six and seven-figure + personal income for over 35 years.

Often this comes in the guise of – gee I just started figuring this stuff out and had a great year last year. What if you pay me to tell you about my short-term successes. I did $ (pick a number $100,000 net, $400,000 gross, etc., etc.) will do more this year – and, would love to show you how I did it.

How I am different?

Well – I’ve already covered this for you – but, let’s just say that there are many people who have a good year or two. Let’s see if they can weather the ups and downs of our industry – and, boom years and recession.

I think we’d both be able to draw upon a few examples of Magnetic Personalities – who’s personal success is exciting – but, really not something that could EVER be replicated in your operation.

How am I different?

I’ve run a large business operation since 1983. In that time nearly 100% of our marketing, sales, and service were accomplished by employees who implemented my systems. They are not dependent upon charisma or unstoppable energy. I have spent years studying operations and marketing – including formally achieving a Master’s in Business Administration– to help me create powerful duplicatable systems for business operations.

Unfortunately, the industry is full of dinosaurs and leaders of the past – whose time has long since passed, but who’s friends and associates are unwilling to say “the emperor has no clothes.” Systems that may have been revolutionary in 1970 or 1980 (even 1990 and beyond) may be out of date or just plain insufficient in the current environment.

How am I different?

In a variety of ways, I continue to explore the “leading edge” of new technologies, sales techniques, marketing strategies, and technological enhancements. I explore the latest approaches not only through my own business implementation but through an unmatched “master-mind” team of industry leaders that I network with and share ideas with constantly. The latest strategies and tools are immediately available to all of our franchisees.