“I credit my success not to my ability to gather wealth, but to my ability to gather great ideas.” — Albert Einstein — When I was working on my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management some years ago I came across a concept that highlights the four parts of a successful business. As I began going through that particular course and reviewing all the examples the textbook showed in reference to traditional…

3 Practical Ways Words Can Fill Your Wallet — If you are here at Medium, you’re probably more than likely interested in discovering more about how you can make money writing — am I right? I’m sure you have probably made many Google searches in seek of more insight and information on the subject. And I know you probably…

Your social captial is more important than your financial captial — With a new congress quickly approaching, there is no better time than now to set up your freelance writing business for success. Start laying the groundwork now, so you can be prepared and ready to roll when things begin to shift in the marketplace. You see, taking a proactive approach…

Believe it or not, there is no single recipe or formula for becoming a successful writer — or is there? — If you’re familiar with even just a handful of writer biographies then you are probably aware that there is no single recipe for becoming a successful writer. In other words, for all of those that love Fitzgerald, there’s an Emily Dickinson fan who sees the world differently. Moreover, there is…

People do business with people, not with companies or brands. — There’s mainstream style marketing, then there’s direct-response. Let me put it to you like this: we have all entered into the world of “fake news” but it is no different than that of the “false advertising” campaigns of the past. You see, with the rise of the information age, digital…

“I don’t need to be the smartest person in the room — I don’t even need to be right — but I do need to control.” — Grant Cardone — I was inspired to write this article after reading the 11th chapter of Grant Cardone’s book, “Be Obsessed or Be Average,” (AFF) which was a relatively short chapter, but still well worth reading. “The only people who don’t like control are those who don’t have control or who have misused…

When people are driven by extrinsic motivations it means they do something because of factors outside themselves. Somebody has to pay the bills, right? — I found this article over at Michael Hyatt & Company that I thought was interesting, and so I figured I would give my perspective on the information that was shared with you guys here on Medium. Did you know that psychologists have this belief that there are two reasons why…

Why are some freelance writers doing so well while others are struggling to pay their bills? — You may be aware that many freelance writers earn a comfortable income, and some even earn a sizable income that provides them the ability to support their families with a fabulous lifestyle. However, you, on the other hand, may find yourself struggling to scrape together enough assignments to make ends…

Discover how to release the stress of the freelancer's “feast or famine” work cycle. — As a freelancer and business owner, it’s extremely helpful to know how much money is coming in each month. A reliable monthly income allows you a better way to plan out your life’s goals. It also relieves stress by adding more consistency to the freelancer's “feast or famine” work cycle. …