In a sense, MeetUp online is a portal for bringing together people who are interested in certain things.  I want encourage you to use MeetUp Groups to find local influencers and groups.  You can use existing meetup groups or use the Meetup website for that. For real estate groups, you can also use my website. It’s a great tool for this. Traditionally, real estate investors have been able to connect with other investors and influencers through their local Real Estate Investor's Associations.  This is one of the ways that my good friend and business partner, Rick Melero, moves and shakes in areas where he's never been. 

He shows up and people know who he is, and they know who his students are because he has given them specific exercises to do to connect with these influencers.  If there's not already an influential group in your area, there is a lot to be gained by stepping up and starting one—mainly a lot of influence in your local area among real estate investors who are glad to see something of that nature organized. 

So if there isn’t a group in your local area, this is your opportunity. Start one! Use MeetUp to find local influencers. This works not only within the real estate industry but within all industries, whatever your interest or passion is, you can use it.  If you're interested in real estate and you really want to fill that local influence space yourself, it would also benefit you to start a group within our group on Real Deal Community website.  Just start a group within our network and build your own network within ours. Would I be happy if you did that? Sure, I'd be very happy if you did that. That'd be great! 

Some of our network members have been brought into our internal discussions and planning on where we're taking The Real Deal Community social network for real estate investors site, how we're by the end of the year planning for this to be a minimum of 30,000 real estate investors and professionals in the network. Do the math that's a minimum of 600 within every state if you do a simply divide by 50. Those 600 people not only will be in that state but they'll also be in your group. 

For example if you're in North Carolina, start North Carolina Real Group. If you're in Wisconsin, start Wisconsin Real Deal. If you're in Illinois start Real Deal Illinois and so on, do that and we will have every reason to help you grow that in your local area. 

I hope that you see how you can use the Real Deal Community and MeetUp to find local influencers. The real point is to get connected with influencers by getting plugged into an existing group or by starting your own.   

It all began on a Friday afternoon at DIA (Denver International Airport) not a cloud in the sky, and what
a perfect day to celebrate my born day, a change in routine, getting out of town, and as I see it not a thing could
stand in my way.
 
I eventually touched down at LAX about 10:00pm local time (after spending most of the afternoon in the airport)
Not complaining though, you really do have a chance to meet some interesting people from all walks of life in the airport. 
So I got lots of practice with my elevator speech or is it the moving walkway SPEECH, I forget.

Anyway as soon as I touched down I called my buddy Anthony "No Nonsense" Silva to whom which I was bunking with, him and his
lovely wife were awesome! Dave Turner & Jonathan Grieve were our next door neighbors, you would have thought we were in a college dorm how well we got along, it really was such a pleasure
to meet them, and as you all can tell they are fun loving people who treated me so well on my birthday weekend. We all met up at
a lounge called "The Standard" decent place, but I'd like to see the real footage on that roof top that didn't make it online.

The following Saturday morning it was on...the event was in full effect! We started off with a breakfast of champions, before our leisurly
walk through downtown LA to the magnificent California Market place, the facililty where our training was being held. The building itself
was top notch, a secured location. Once we arrived we all started contributing to getting the suite ready for our guest,too which you all did
a stellar job at attracting some quality people that attended.

I believe Sam opened up with an introduction built for kings, I missed it because I was manning the doors to guide the guest to the correct
suite. But once Rick Melero got up there I did not want to miss a moment, it was truly intense. If any of you are still skeptical at this point,
please believe that these people at HIS Real Estate Network are indeed "The Real Deal" and good at what they do!

Rick broke down there complete business model, which is structured like nothing I'd ever seen. He really got down to the nuts and bolts
of their business. (Or should I say the meat & potatoes) He provided so much valuable content, and great ideas that anyone could
simply and easily implement in the their business immediately.  Well...  everything but the infamous property evaluation program, thats
not for sell, but everyone sure wanted a copy.

Once we took the first break, that was the moment, it was time to network and exercise that elevator speech.  I met some really good people
and some definitely worthy of making it into my book of business. My partner Arnold Castillo was handling the A/V the entire event, while
Mister Craig Koroto got some really interesting testimonials from the audience. Toshi Endo took most of the lovely photos you all so eloquently
commented on in FB. The rest of our team was casually engaging the guest, and of course after the crowd had just mere morsels of information,
everyone wanted to surround Rick Melero with intrigue and awe! He really handles attention well. (We missed you too Danny, and the way you make
people feel warm and fuzzy inside)

We broke for lunch like a football huddle at halftime, everyone seemed excited to exchange notes and review what they had just been presented.
There is some really interesting quick lunch spots to eat in downtown LA, some better than others of course, but much thanks to Adrian
we would have been lost without you buddy, we ate good the whole weekend. After we returned it appeared as if our guest were anxiously awaiting
our mentor to throw them another scooby snack of info, it was great!

By the time Sunday evening arrived, I think its safe to say everyone was mentally and physically exhausted. No clubbin' for us,
(karoke or otherwise) simply dinner and spirits as you can tell in our illustrations. At the end of that meal I got the biggest and best
surprise of all, I was the 500th customer of the day and my meal was comp'd.  What a way to end my birthday weekend, I almost broke down
in tears. Thank you Mister and Misses Silva, you had me completely baffled!!! LOl

If or should I say when I encounter anyone that ever questions an HIS events authenticity, they'd be a fool not to attend. Theres no other
so-called Real Estate seminar like it on earth! (And I feel like, I've wasted money on quite a few)

SO YOU CAN THINK ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES AND YOU'LL COME UP WITH THE SAME CONCLUSION, YOU GOTTA MAKE YOUR WAY THERE...

No hype. No ra-ra. Just solid information.   That how I describe the recent event I expereiced in LA. I have read many real estate books and have done few deals here and there, and I have been searching a key and a missing piece of puzzle to make my real estate investment business successful.  I know that Rick is well may be considered as a guru in commercial real estate in general, but I can't speak to that. I can only tell you that he is the real deal as the name of the compay says! He is also one of the most approachable, low-key, and genuinely friendly person you'll ever meet. There's no hype or questionable ethics in his material (which is more of a reference than a "course", by the way; just real-world experience that can save you huge amounts of money.)

I have a so much expectations to the event and it was more than expected.  The energy of people were so positive and uplifting, and the key difference of this event and other was not based on artificially created hype but rather based on true genuine interest in business of each other.  Many of my other MMM Challenge teammates were there to support with each other and striving for the common goal; having successful event. I was feeling such an openess to network without any reserve. I totally felt the positive vibe of everyone, and I did not feel like the meeting was the first time!  I am so grateful to asscociate with such a great teammates and made me even want to know them better including those whom I have not met yet.  This is certainly one of the best things happen to me. 

I was very fortunate to spend some one on one time with Sam, and I have to tell that I was very stoked to see Sam in person and had an oportunity to speak with him in person!  I am extremly happy to gain some insignt from him and learning his genuine interest in success in all of us, MMM challengers.  Seeing him eye to eye was so powerful, he deliverd his words from his heart and I was totally moved by him.  I say it again, I am so lucky to learn something from him.  I cannot wait to see him again sometime AND see other wonderful directors, so I can feel even more powerful. I am more than 100% positive to feel incredible energy like I expereicenced from Sam, but in their unique way, that is something I am looking forawrd to.

I heard many great genuine feedbacks from attendees and I was able to witness the business relathiship was created on the spot.  I do not want to call the event as seminar, since the word seminar is asscociated with pitch fest event in my opinion.  I have never expereiced anything like this.  It is nothing but a pure content, focusing on time tested principles, and relationship building practice.  Rick never emphasized on the tactics, which most seminar gurus do!  We have to understand that focusing on the tactics and strategies are not necessary bad thing, but need to recognized what is more important; "how to create better relationship and do the right transaction based on the timeless principle, adding value to the others".  We have been learning the principles throughout the challenge, but the event truly showed me how to apply, and filling the gap of saying and doing.

Rick slammed me hard what HIS organization is about and that's the way I love it, and made me want to involve even more. Rick,  thank you very much for every single opportuniy to hear and learn from you.  My desire to work with you and your organization is so stong and I am determined to perform.   I am planning to attend October event to see everyone again -- The last, but not least,  I must meet with Danny, Gary, and Stew on top of everyone for sure.  I do not feel MMM challenge will be over until I see these wonderful mentors.  Thank you very much for the opportunity.

Acres Of Diamonds Book Review

A classic writing from Dr. Russell Conwell

 

While Dr. Conwell was a man of variable traits and successes, he had a high esteem for his follow man and teaching others to be successful through his habits and life experiences. I believe he felt all men and women could be successful if only to use the tools at their hands, learn from their experiences, not overlook the obvious, keep their focus and wits about them. Are these not the traits we are learning in the Challenge?

 

Dr. Conwell talks of many who over looked riches and wealth they had right in front of them for the bigger over-all picture of wealth they were pursuing. Most tried so hard to find the things they wanted, they never managed to reach their goals. Had they looked at the smaller picture, focused, and used their resources better, they could certainly have achieved their overall goals.

 

He also alludes to the fact that man or woman must learn to earn. That by being given the silver spoon, so to speak, not many if any, have ever sustained. By learning the value of hard work and money, one can truly appreciate the fruits of their labor and success, but not without. Not knowing true value of their wealth in most instances has only lead to failure in the end.

 

Conwell emphasizes that to do well in business, as well as, life in general you should know your audience. By this I mean to get to know the people you will supply with product or service. By determining need and knowing the person/s with which you want to do business you can not help but be successful. Is this not another of the teachings we have been shown throughout our apprenticeship here...learn to show 'Value'. When value is shown to others first, they will want to know more about us and perhaps, most likely do business with us if our criteria meets their needs or refer us to others that may be looking for our services.

 

I found Dr. Conwell's book quite interesting and it made me think quite a bit about my life, where I have been and where I am headed. It makes me wonder 'what if ' or perhaps 'what have I overlooked or taken for granted' ? Maybe where I should have 'zigged' instead of 'zagged'. It makes me wonder why I have not had the success I have surely thought I would have. It has enlightened me and presented me with findings that surely will have an impact as I move forward and continue to grow. Surprisingly, or perhaps not so much so, it causes me to see the values that the mentors of this great program are attempting to bring forth from us all. The qualities they are trying to instill within us as we move forward with our over-all lives. And, as in the past, there is certainly a method to the madness. :)

 

And since some who read this over time may not really realize the process or metamorphoses to which I have been exposed, just know that to take the time to read this book can hopefully put you on the same path. The teachings that Dr. Conwell exposes can be both eye-opening and contagious to your overall success if digested properly. So go to the link provided and take the time to read this magnificent, timeless work of art and learn where your 'Acres of Diamonds' is hidden before you go throughout life looking for something that is right in front of, or perhaps even under, you.

 

You can download the book here for free:

http://hisrealestatenetwork.com/Dr.-Russell-Conwell-Acres-of-Diamonds-Free-Ebook.pdf

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Book Review - The Art of Money Getting

This little book took me to the basic of making money and makes several references of important principles of other self-improvement books.  All the principles that this book teaches are NOT something quick fix, or something totally new.

All the great books are showing us the same principles.  The problem for most of us, is that we do knot know where to start or looking for somethng totally unheard of or secret to make money tools.  I found that what is really important is that being conscious of what you have learned and taking strategic planned action on that knowledge is crucial to your success and accumulation of small things day in and out will produce result.  Although everyone is seeking something quick and or instant gratification, there is a reason all great self improvement books shares same principles and they are still remaining as masterpiece in today’s fast paced society. Universal rules for business or anything in life remains the same.  As I am going through the MMM challenge, I re-realized "principles" do not change, tactics do depending on the technical advancement in our society.

 Here are some points from this book that really hit the nail on the head.

1) The Foundation of success in life is good health: that is the substratum fortune

Yes, everyone knows this...but everyone tends to take our good health as granted, and does not realize how important our health is.  Healthy body and mind lead to clear thinking.  I will watch my diet and keep continue exercising regularly.  I commit myself to balanced life and stay health, so I can pursue my goals.  This is so simple, but it is not easy.  There are so much temptations to be side tracked.  The evidence shows itself how so many people have unhealthy life style.

 2) Stick to your Business, master your field

This is also a theme of MMM challenge in my opinion.  Many people scatter their powers. While it is tempting to have many things at the same time (shiny object syndrome), a lot of fortunes have passed people by because they cast themselves too wide and not deep enough.  This MMM challenge totally helps me stay on the course, I realized I am not distracted as much as before and I am very grateful.

3) Most successful business people are self-made. Not to depend on too much on other people’s inheritance particularly.  If easy money will hold us back.

This is encouraging and so true.  We need to train ourselves to be a better manager to retain the wealth.  This is a straight forward Business Ethic Book.  Whether you are thinking of starting in business or looking for way to improve your own financial status, I would definetley recomment this book.

This book takes us through process we need to think throguh to be successful and make money.

Go to the link below to read this book

http://www.hisrealestatenetwork.com/userfiles/P_T_-Barnum-The-Art-of-Money-Getting-Free-Ebook.pdf

Most of you, don’t know it, but I gave up a lot to go to this event in Orlando. As you know my birthday was July 6th. But what most of you don’t know is that it was my 50th birthday this year. As a result, my Husband (Russ) was planning a surprise party the same weekend as the Orlando event, for me. Russ had flown in my son from Vegas, and my grandson from NYC to come celebrate with us. He also coordinated the party with his brother and wife, flying in for their summer vacation, coming from Alaska. When I told Russ, that I was going to Orlando for a real estate seminar this past weekend, he was not at all supportive about it. He made several attempts at getting me to cancel my plans and stay at home for my surprise party, without giving away the secret, but failed. Finally, with all other options exhausted, he told me what he had planned for me. At that point, we had open discussions, and I had to make a choice. It was a difficult decision. I made the decision to cancel the party, and go. I figured, I could still visit with my out of town guests, when I got home; and I could always have a party next summer to celebrate my 50th outgoing year, or my 51st birthday, or heck – I could even wait 5 years and throw myself an AARP party. This was too important to my development to miss. After changing all our party plans, I found out the Directors were not going to be there. “Did I make the wrong decision?” I started to ask myself. Should we get the party back on? I could wait until August, and go to California, when all the directors will be there. I finally decided, I could no longer live with one leg over each side of the fence. It was time to DECIDE. Am I going to commit to this investing, or am I going to make excuses about not going? I decided, it was now or never - and I was going to be all in! I still had a few moments of concern and regret, but for the most part, I reconciled within myself, and I moved forward. Did I regret it? HELL NO!! Let me say that again – HELL NO!!!!! It was the one of the best things that ever happened to me. This weekend affected me so deeply, in ALL levels of my life. What happened this weekend? I fell in love this weekend!! I fell in love and had a life changing event this weekend! I fell in love with a Semi Good-Looking Guy, and a Freakin’ Puerto Rican! I fell in love with these two guys, their business, and what they stand for. Prior to this weekend, I had hopes that Rick & Danny were the “Real Deal”. . . . . But if you have any concerns like I did initially; Let me tell you - rest assured your weary minds!! There is absolutely NO need for your concerns. These guys are the “Real Deal”. They stand for integrity, hard work, joy, prosperity, and sharing their wealth and talents with others. In fact, they stand for these things so much, it just Oozes out of them! Never have I connected with mentors, teachers, or gurus in the way that I did, over this weekend. The seminar that was taught was AWESOME! The first day of the seminar, our syllabus, was a high level vision, about everything we have been working on, in our menternship. Rick & Danny taught us how essential our marketing projects are, and how it is all inter-connected. They taught us other ways to market, (things we have not done yet). But most importantly, they gave us a very clear picture of the marketing component of their business, how critical it is to all businesses, and how we can implement it in our own businesses. All the dots, were truly connected! On Sunday, we got into their commercial and financial strategies. This information was new to me, and it was very well explained to us. Now their entire business model, makes complete sense to me. I can’t wait to start investing with them, and bringing other investors to the table. Being with Rick and Danny brings out the best in you. You want to be a better marketer and investor. You want to be a better person. When you are with them, you can tell they enjoy life, and they are infectious. They have given me an incredible gift through this menternship, and this weekend’s live event. They moved me out of potential and into “Action”. They moved me out of “Wanting” and into “Doing”. If you did not get a chance to attend this weekend’s live event, then book your flight and hotel now for the next event. IF you put it off, the rates will only go up. Commit to yourself now, and ask “How can I go?” instead of “Should I go?” You owe it to yourself to experience this business, and these relationships. It is time to COMMIT to YOURSELF, and DECIDE to go NOW. You WON”T regret it!! WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE UP, TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS? To Rick & Danny - I love you , man!!!