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Patricia Stewart
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Business Owner, Team/Monavie
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Andrew Shell If you've started (or are starting) a company, where did the idea for your company come from? Did you already know your target demographic before you started or did you find it as you went along?

95 weeks ago from Nomadic Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US, Web Startups and Upstarts!3 more

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Patricia Stewart: Hey Andrew, you should like at a business that gives you passive, residual income. You don't want to be self-employed and you be the system and ...MoreHey Andrew, you should like at a business that gives you passive, residual income. You don't want to be self-employed and you be the system and always be tied down by that business if you aren't there. You should look at network marketing it is the business for the 21st century. Read, Napolean Hills, Think and Grow Rich. David Schwartz's book, The Magic of Thinking Big. Also, Robery Kiyosacki's book The Business for the 21st Century.
94 weeks ago
Lindsay Browning: I started a company over 5 years ago and sold my shares 2.5 years later. The idea came from being in the industry already and I spotted a gap in ...MoreI started a company over 5 years ago and sold my shares 2.5 years later. The idea came from being in the industry already and I spotted a gap in the market for what I went on to do. Regarding target demographic this grew as the business expanded and we managed that growth. As the business flourished in growth we always developed into new services. Personally you start of with an idea and you cannot help but develop into new markets/services. Whatever works and makes the customer happy! Plus making profit helps
94 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer I've found that many people don't know what kind of career they want to pursue is largely because they just don't know what's out there. Many college students are only familiar with their parents' profession, making it more likely for students to conform to their parents' path, which is probably not their area of true interest. What's your take on this? Here's mine: http://howtobeextraordinary.com/2010/08/conforming-to-our-parents-career...

94 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and Entry-Level Young Professionals2 more

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Danver Chandler: A book by William Damon, The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life, provides the reader with terms to describe the ...MoreA book by William Damon, The Path to Purpose: Helping Our Children Find Their Calling in Life, provides the reader with terms to describe the children who are not able to key in on what they want to do with their life and those that do: Dreamers, Disengaged, Dabblers and the Purposeful.

I think folks conform out of fear. People fear what they do not know and if people are not exposed, as you remark, they do walk down a path similar to their parents or a path filled with limitation. It is a means of being comforted and secure that some do such things.

I don't think teachers are at fault. There are guidance counselors who are supposed to help GUIDE for the four years. I do think parents play a role, they ought not impress upon their children, "I was a farmer, you're going to be a farmer too." Humans ought to have choice and live with that freedom.

The issue, which you mention often (and so I do hope you'll contact my aunt one day Cameron), is that parents are not trained to expose their children to a world of possibilities, especially if all they received was the high school experience Patricia speaks of.
*I wish many kids knew of the book, What Color is My Parachute. It really affected my perspective when it came to searching for a career, it opened my eyes. The author revises the book every year, he's dedicated to helping people tap into their interest as you say.
94 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer: Great points everyone. So what's the solution. How does something figure out what career is best for them?
94 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer http://ow.ly/21SB3 In my Untemplater article I wrote how Americans are dependent on others for employment. For me as an unemployed grad, I've proactively tried to better myself. I've started a blog, networked and met new people (on and offline), and started a few cool projects. The point is, sure I'm looking for the right job in the field I want to pursue (marketing, project management), but I'm also using my time to grow professionally and personally. What are you doing while unemployed?

100 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Professional Development, Personal Development and Untemplater2 more

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Patricia Stewart: Dr. Woody you are correct. So many people get hung up on not finding a job and they should look at how they can better their life themselves and ...MoreDr. Woody you are correct. So many people get hung up on not finding a job and they should look at how they can better their life themselves and look at opportunities that are out their to teach them how to be in charge of their own future. People made money during the depression, but schools don't teach that.

Cameron you need to go to my website at the-team.biz/1693745 and look at this opportunity. They are looking for some ambitious people to help market their products and have just hit over 2.5 billion in just 5 years. They have great leaders to help us succeed. Email me at changeyourlife@yahoo.com if you want to know where a meeting is close you.
100 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer: @Ruth I love your story. Keep up the good work!

@Dr. Woody sounds like you have a cool job. I'd like to do work like that. I think I have a ...More@Ruth I love your story. Keep up the good work!

@Dr. Woody sounds like you have a cool job. I'd like to do work like that. I think I have a perspective that a lot of students could value from. I'm working on a project to help people figure out "what they want to be when they grow up," actually.
100 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar What should go on a business card if I'm not affiliated with a company yet?

111 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Entrepreneurs and Young Entrepreneur Community1 more

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Patricia Stewart: Mehul, Have your heard of Team/Monavie? You should look at this company before you make any decisions. They pay out 50% of their revenues to ...MoreMehul, Have your heard of Team/Monavie? You should look at this company before you make any decisions. They pay out 50% of their revenues to their business owners and hit the 2 billion mark in January. They are going to 20 billion. Let me know if you want more info. Take care.
111 weeks ago
Stephanie: Also keep in mind that you can print your own business cards. You can go to Staples and pick up a pack of blank Avery business cards and either ...MoreAlso keep in mind that you can print your own business cards. You can go to Staples and pick up a pack of blank Avery business cards and either download or play with corresponding templates online.This also might be a good move if you change any part of the design you have now.
110 weeks ago
 
Amanda Christianson I'm interested in a position that's been listed for a person with 2-3 yrs experience. I have 5. The position is billed as entry level, and I feel I am not. It's a slight change from my current career, but not so big where I feel I would need to start on the bottom rung. It's important for me to be challenged at work, and perhaps this wouldn't offer too much for too long. Should I go for it as a means to start veering off in a new direction, or would I set myself up for disappointment?

113 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Patricia Stewart: It sounds like you are more like me Amanda. I get excited about a new job and the possibilities for advancement are usually slim, unless someone ...MoreIt sounds like you are more like me Amanda. I get excited about a new job and the possibilities for advancement are usually slim, unless someone retires or quits. I always need to be challenged and a desk job has never kept me challenged for long. I just got involved in a network marketing business and every day it gives me a challenge and excitement. I am working it part-time, while I still have a full-time job that I am bored with, but know that in 1-3 years I will be able to walk away from it and be my own boss and make my own financial decisions. I am tired of exchanging time for money and never having enough money to enjoy my family and do the things we want. Take a chance and be your own boss. Don't let other people dictate your success, you sound very ambitious and have leadership skills. Don't sell yourself short.
111 weeks ago
Amanda Christianson: Thanks for the kind words, Patricia. And I think you're right - challenges are essential for me to feel fulfilled and passionate about what I'm ...MoreThanks for the kind words, Patricia. And I think you're right - challenges are essential for me to feel fulfilled and passionate about what I'm doing! I'm really starting to think more creatively about ways to earn a living for myself ... there are so many possibilities, and no wrong answers!
109 weeks ago
 
Bryon Ownby I've been passed up on two promo's due to freezes on company relocations. My last performance review only stated I need more visibility to site senior mgmt (although I have great visibility at our hdq location, but it is remote and only seen by a few). I have led the intern program here for 2 years, teach two learning/development classes, on team to coordinated the annual site holiday party (in addition to my normal job). Any ideas what else I could do (very bored with my position right now)?

115 weeks ago from Career Changers

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JenG: Have you thought about directly asking your boss or other mentor for specific feedback on why you were passed on promotion? Many managers have ...MoreHave you thought about directly asking your boss or other mentor for specific feedback on why you were passed on promotion? Many managers have difficulty giving what they consider negative feedback and fail to help their subordinates grow. Asking for ways you could improve helps them go there, and obviously your reaction to the feedback will also encourage them to share their impressions. Worth a try, I think!
114 weeks ago
Bryon Ownby: Thanks JenG for the thought, I have directly ask the last mgr and also my mgr for direct feedback. I'm not given any improvement areas to be ...MoreThanks JenG for the thought, I have directly ask the last mgr and also my mgr for direct feedback. I'm not given any improvement areas to be honest - it's either due to company freeze policy for the last promo skipped. For my annual job eval, I was told more visibility, but I have also discovered this was told to several people in the annual review - a way to avoid a riot I guess. I've spoken with other mgrs, and we cannot come up with other additional things to do - and my mgr cannot think of anything either (but maybe take one mgmt class). Odd is all I can say!
114 weeks ago
 
Chris Hughes Have any of you guys/gals read The Go-Giver or Go-Givers Sell More?

118 weeks ago from Business Development

Patricia Stewart: Yes the Go-Giver is a great book. It has alot of great points in it.
116 weeks ago
Chris Hughes: it has changed the way I do business :) The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success have helped me a bunch.
116 weeks ago
 
Matthew Wagner I need some help in redefining myself. I have been in the financial sales business for the past 6 years but was laid off in November. After much soul searching I've decided I want to change career paths and do something more in the business administration/marketing arena. I keep getting calls from financial service companies, but I'm having a hard time getting anything in my field of choice. Any thoughts or suggestions?

119 weeks ago from Career Changers

May: Hi Matthew, to brainstorm ideas, do you want to change industry + funciton? Correct?
118 weeks ago
Patricia Stewart: Where do you live? There is a great Direct Selling company expanding in all areas of the US and Canada and they are looking for ambitous people ...MoreWhere do you live? There is a great Direct Selling company expanding in all areas of the US and Canada and they are looking for ambitous people that want to own their own business. They are a Health and Wellness Co. that just came out with the first all natural energy drink and have done 2 billion in sales in just 5 years.
116 weeks ago
 
Thao Le How many career changes does it take to find "the one"?

122 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Erin Murtagh: I think some people change careers their entire life, or even balance more than one career at a time. And I hate to be pessimistic but you may ...MoreI think some people change careers their entire life, or even balance more than one career at a time. And I hate to be pessimistic but you may never find "the one"...but you may find a hobby that is "the one"...and if you like your job (like not love) then you'll be a step ahead of many people.
122 weeks ago
Patricia Stewart: Statistics show that people now in the career seeking field will change their jobs at least 17 times until they find the one they desire to do for ...MoreStatistics show that people now in the career seeking field will change their jobs at least 17 times until they find the one they desire to do for the rest of their life. I just decided to own my own business and go out on a limb.
116 weeks ago
 
Zohaib R I am doing this and I think I am ready: I am quitting my job (it's a great position and pays very well but everyday in the morning, I have to force myself not to call in sick). I am about to give it all up to work on my venture. So far it has been a great experience, from incorporation to hiring developers, but having no steady income scares me. Any body else went through this experience and like to share their perspective :)

123 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Zohaib R: Transition is hard especially when you are moving to a different city as well. I plan on working part-time... but currently trying to work my ...MoreTransition is hard especially when you are moving to a different city as well. I plan on working part-time... but currently trying to work my tails off at my current job so that when I leave, they beg me to stay and I can eventually work part time remotely. Let's see how my plans work out. Good luck with your ventures as well. :)
122 weeks ago
Patricia Stewart: Thank you for your posts. Zohaib you are headed in the right direction with following your dream and starting your own venture. Stop making ...MoreThank you for your posts. Zohaib you are headed in the right direction with following your dream and starting your own venture. Stop making someone else rich and put the ball in your court. You should read the Magic of Thinking Big and How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success. Both great reads. I hated my job to and decided to start my own network marketing business and did alot of research. Their are alot of 95% thinkers out their that will try and tell you to work for someone else, but us 5% are rare and you need to keep going after your dream.
116 weeks ago
 
Brian Schroeder I do not have a degree in anything and live near Detroit in Michigan, Does anyone know how I can get employed or intern, anything working with computers or servers?

123 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Brian Schroeder: Any information would be nice, thank you. I have been feeling so depressed, helpless, and more and more worthless everyday. I would have responded ...MoreAny information would be nice, thank you. I have been feeling so depressed, helpless, and more and more worthless everyday. I would have responded sooner had I not forgot I even signed up here until going through my emails.
116 weeks ago
Patricia Stewart: Brian, Their is a meeting Tuesday, March 9th at 8pm at The Theater at the Dow Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, MI. It is free, just let them ...MoreBrian, Their is a meeting Tuesday, March 9th at 8pm at The Theater at the Dow Center, 303 Johnson St., Saginaw, MI. It is free, just let them know I sent you and this is your first time coming. I think you will be impressed with the company and the owners. Let me know what you think. I know if might be an hour to 2 hours away, but it is worth the drive.
116 weeks ago
 
Marian Schembari Okay, I love this group but the concept of "career changers" tweaks me out a bit. There are so many things I LOVE to do that I don't want to tie myself down to only one. I wrote a blog post about it: http://marianlibrarian.com/2009/11/10/a-rant-on-only-choosing-one-career/ What do you guys thinks? Am curious if I'm the only one...

123 weeks ago from Career Changers

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Patricia Stewart: Great blog post Marian. I agree with you 100%. I have searched all my (I am turning 52 next week) to try and figure out what my purpose it and I ...MoreGreat blog post Marian. I agree with you 100%. I have searched all my (I am turning 52 next week) to try and figure out what my purpose it and I know it is not sitting behind a desk and pushing papers. When we turn 18 people tell us to grow up and pick a career and that is what defines us. I don't agree. Why can't we do several things in our lifetime. I just joined a leadership group called TEAM and I just started my own network marketing health and wellness company with them leading me through some challenges I know I will face. I want to travel, help charities of my choice, spend time with my grandson and not be tied to an office and have someone else dictate my pay. It is great, so you can reaching for your dreams and don't let anyone squash them.
116 weeks ago
Lisa Starks: Fantastic post Marian!
112 weeks ago