WHY AM I A LAWYER? WHY ARE YOU A _____(baker, salesman, home builder, etc.)?

Posted on | February 16, 2010 | 1 Comment

Passion. 

You absolutely must have it to be in business for yourself.  And I am NOT talking about the love of money.  You gotta love the product or service you offer.  Actually, there is a better way to describe “business passion”-

Passion is the unstoppable desire to make the world a better place by offering your particular product or service.

We do well the things we love.  We do poorly the things we hate doing.

So, do what you love, and, assuming there is a need, want or desire for your product or service offering, you’ll make money at it.  Why?  Because, you’ll deliver quality, and that will keep your customers happy.  Happy customers come back, and they bring their friends.  Your business will grow.  You’ll attract employees and strategic partners who share your passion for changing the world one sandwich, insurance policy or legal document at a time.  You’ll be happy, you’ll come to work with enthusiasm, and profits will follow.  The proof of what I’m saying will be easy to see.

I got an awesome “thank you” card and a box of gourmet brownies from a client this week.  Here’s what the card said-

“Thank you.   I cannot begin to thank you enough for all of your help and guidance early in my investing career.  You have kept me from making mistakes and helped me capitalize on opportunities that have come my way.  Your mentorship and knowledge is much appreciated and having someone like you on my team is very special.  I hope one day we can do a deal together in some aspect and I can pay you back for all of your time and hard work.  I appreciate your efforts on my real estate contracts and needs.” 

After reading that, do you have any doubt why I practice law and coach entrepreneurs?  Can you sense why I am a business lawyer and business coach?  Do you think that I just might have a passion for helping business people?  Most importantly, can you match my passion for practicing law and business coaching with your passion for your chosen field?  Can you?

If so, congratulations.  You’ve chosen the right vocation.

If not, let’s do some soul-searching.  It might be time for you to make a change.

Indiana REALTORS Explain New Home Buyer Tax Credits

Posted on | February 5, 2010 | No Comments

There is much confusion about the Home Buyer Tax Credits passed by Congress over the past two years.  My blog contains several articles about the topic, and I have posted many great ideas from Mortgage Consultant Mickey Brooks.   Here’s another source of information, if this topic interests you-

IndianaREALTORS on the Home Buyer Tax Credit

I don’t know how long this link will be good, so read this now, if you’re interested in the topic.