Last week we developed our value propositions for our business model. The next step is defining your customer segments. Your value proposition should be tailored to your customer segment(s). The...
Flooding in Malawi: How Can You Help
Malawi is near and dear to my heart–it was one of Tricord Global’s first big microfinance projects. I have good friends there who are still operating because of that original program. Some of you...
Real Estate Secret: Loan Process Do’s and Don’ts
When applying for a loan, as a homeowner or an investor there are certain things you want to avoid and certain things you want to make sure you do. You've applied for a loan on a particular property...
Finding Your Business’s Value Proposition
Your value proposition is the very first thing you want to cover when filling out your Business Model Canvas. Your value proposition is both what the target customer hears and feels and what you...
Three Benefits of Having a Third Place
It can be tempting to sit in bed with your computer on your lap to work. But the reality is that working (whether for enjoyment or business) at home can be incredibly distracting. “I should really...
A Microfinance Opportunity in Uganda
I want to share with you all something big that is going on with my two nonprofits, Tricord Global and Wealthbuilders. On Friday I got back from a weeklong trip in Uganda. I was there with Andrew...
What Real Estate Investors Need to Know About Section 8 Housing
Last week, I started the discussion on why investing in Section 8 Housing can be advantageous–despite what some investors will tell you. This week, I'm going to break down things you need to know...
Five Advantages of Section 8 Housing for Real Estate Investors
I personally like Section 8 Housing. Section 8 is a department in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides housing to low-income individuals through rental assistance. This is how it...
Wealthbuilders Conference Take-Aways for Real Estate Investors
During the Wealthbuilders Launch Conference I hosted this past weekend, I took a couple of sessions to delve into real estate issues. As a part of Wealthbuilders, we teach people to to gain and...
Wealthbuilders Conference Take-Aways for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
I had my good friend Paul Milligan speak at the Wealthbuilders Launch Conference I hosted this weekend–and man did he bring some strong material! At this first Wealthbuilders conference, we really...
Prepare for 2015 by Visiting Present, Past and Future
For a lot of us, the last week of December is vacation time. It’s a time to rest, to run around seeing family and to gear up for the new year. But this holiday season can really fly by. So make sure...
Ten Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Part Two
Last week, I started talking about characteristics that successful entrepreneurs have. We worked through the first five, but I've got more! These last characteristics have a lot to do with why you...