During a really bad economy, gloomers, doomers and a lot of others still went shopping….
Holiday Shopping: $30.8 Billion Spent
By CNNMoney.com December 29, 2010: 10:21 PM ET
Holiday shopping was strong right through Christmas, with consumers spending a record $30.8 billion for the season, according to research firm comScore in a report issued Wednesday. Especially online sales: for the 56 days ended Dec. 27 rose 13% from the same period in 2009. There was a 17% year-over-year surge overall in the week that ended Dec. 26.
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……because 1. People don’t want to spend less on gifts this year than they spent last year. AND;
2. Sales is never about the money it’s always about the desire. When people really desire something they always will go find the money.
If your prospects are giving you the “I don’t have the money” excuse – it’s simply because you didn’t touch on – and ignite – their emotions relating to the benefits of your product or service or Freedom. The kind of Freedom you and they “get to” feel after you’ve worked with a team of people who constantly & continuously seek to improve themselves and the world we live in. The kind of Freedom you “get to” feel when you know in your heart of hearts that you’re part of something bigger than all of us and that by your contribution as a team member you “get to” to put your head on the pillow at night knowing that you’ve given your all.
At the end of every presentation a “sale” will be made. Either you will have lit their fire for the benefits relating to the purchase of your product, service or Freedom and they buy you – or from you. Or you “buy” their excuses – paying with your feelings of disappointment, lack, a smaller bank account and wasted time.
Freedom is our true product. One that people have paid the highest price for. Whether it’s for something as simple as Christmas shopping or something bigger – people will always find the money for the things they really desire. And therefore we know this for a fact; money is never the issue – the level of Desire always is.
Live With Intention,
Bill
About Dr Bill Toth
Bill’s Background
I’m just an average guy who’s learned a few things about Life, Success and Personal Development – thanks to some incredibly good and bad experiences during the past 25+ years. I’ve made many mistakes and have learned to combine down to earth values with a unique ability to distill complex concepts into simple powerful strategies which can be immediately applied to produce measurable results. In short;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
I do not consider myself to be an “expert” and my work is never presented as the definitive doctrine on how you should live your life or what it takes to be successful in your business. I am a work in progress and if you were to you join me on life’s journey by hiring me as your coach or partnering with us in business – our learning will very likely be a two way street. In fact, I expect it to be.
“What you know dies with you – what you DO leaves a legacy”
I was raised in upstate New York and eastern Pennsylvania. This rural upbringing is strongly reflected in my personal value hierarchy: Faith > Family > Friends > Fitness and Finance.
Education and a commitment to continuous improvement are next on the list. All these and more are strongly reflected in my coaching, teaching, writing and speaking.
While growing my private practice I also taught Orthopedics and Neurology at both the undergraduate and graduate level, produced a TV show on fitness, appeared on numerous radio and TV programs, authored numerous journal articles, chapters for medical texts, served as vice-president of my state medical association, and started a family. I have had the honor and privilege of consulting with and coaching a diverse population of people from royalty to prisoners, from children to CEO’s, from amateur to professional athletes from 41 countries and people of almost every race, creed, religious belief and nationality.
I am passionately committed to contribution and Living With Intention. Part of my philosophy is to think globally while acting locally. I am a very active member of my church, as well as several community organizations. After church, my favorite philanthropy is the Nourish the Children. I have also performed extensive volunteer work for both the Anthony Robbins Foundation, and the Make a Wish Foundation.
Why become an Entrepreneur?
I became an entrepreneur because after 5 years of Health Care Reform I found I was merely an employee of the various insurance company’s I was interacting with. I became painfully aware I was working more hours for less money and that what I was doing wasn’t working!
At the same time my beautiful daughter, Casey, was born. This was the first time in my life I started to think about my future, and of course hers. When children come into your life, your perspective changes from Firebirds and Ferrari’s to Gymnastics, music lessons, horseback riding and so forth. Suddenly, I had to think longterm – was what I was doing going to provide all the things that a father wants for his children?
In October of 1998 I started my entrepreneurial endeavors on a very part time basis. Less than 3 months later my New Year’s Resolution was to put my practices up for sale. In May of 1999 I sold them and began to work on my dreams and my fortune on a full time basis. From there, it took me a full five years to get to the point where I could do whatever I wanted to do. Along the way I wrote my first book: “Morning Moments”…as well as learning a few things about money, transitioning careers and happiness. I am happy to share what I know, in short again;
“I’ve traveled the territory, drawn a few maps and I’m happy to share them”
In summary; Transitioning careers was the hardest challenge I’ve ever taken up and it’s been the most rewarding! In so many ways, this is the very best personal development seminar I’ve ever taken because I met mySelf and my wife in the process…and every perceived adversity was worth it.
Today, with my wife Julie, we “get to” pay the gift forward by coaching, mentoring others through the same process. There is no greater pleasure than showing others how to earn their freedom and then observing what good they do with it.
Life Will Never Be The Same
