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Tim
Tim
15 years ago

Jack, I was posting this as you were publishing your podcast…. coincidence??? 🙂

http://thesurvivalpodcast.com/forum/index.php?topic=18534.0;topicseen

Tim
Tim
15 years ago

Jack, I don’t have quite the way with words that you or Mr. Redfield do.

I said “coincidence” in a sort of jokingly, smart ass way, but what I see happening is, current circumstances are pushing us in certain directions to achieve our goals. Those of us with like minded goals (like breathing, or even just living in some sort of comfort level when everything goes wrong) all seem to be converging on the same place. That sort of sounds like what I’m thinking in my head..LOL

You have provided some inspiration and I thank you for it. Believe me, I’ve spent many nights plugging away in my home shop listening to you and thinking and planning and preparing for what my next step will be. We need to live that better life.. make it better every day!

CPT CAVEMAN
CPT CAVEMAN
15 years ago

In addition, there is a real revolution in micro-manufacturing that lends itself to home based, custom CAD design and production of everything from the traditional artsy-crafty stuff to hardware for small-scale industry. Things like this: http://galvinpower.org/microgrids or this: http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-homegrown-20100521,0,3748074.story or this: http://openfarmtech.org/weblog/?p=1761

Luke
Luke
15 years ago

Awesome show today! I’ll be listening to this one many more times as I get off my lazy butt and start doing something to change my life for the better.

Chad
15 years ago

I have a small income stream from a Website, and I’m thinking of ideas for multiple income streams. More domain names.

Dene Brock
15 years ago

Bravo!

I’ve been working on my multiple streams of income for some time now, and while the streams are merely a trickle, I see some things finally taking shape.

I am grateful for my wonderful husband who allowed me to drop out of the workforce while he carries the entire financial burden on his shoulders, so I can stay home with my kiddos and develop some of these ideas that I’ve wanted to pursue for years.

Sometimes I get hung up on the word “passion”. There are many things I like to do, but I am not sure that I would say that I am passionate about them. I love helping people get their websites and blogs up and running, but I have never felt that I was good enough to actually CHARGE people for it.. until recently. I was recruited by a web developer friend to take on some overflow business, which turned out to be quite lucrative. Then I built a website for my CPA in exchange for tax services. This led to another web job for a small municipality that my CPA also worked for.. then to another client..

I’ve also done some other work with photos, videos, etc.. just some general editing and putting together presentations, “memory movies”… and I’ve helped people with their wordpress blogs, set up email accounts, get started with paypal, you name it.. all for free. I guess that’s what you call a PASSION… something you would do even for no pay.

I also spend quite a bit of time working on my own blogs, sharing my personal experiences. I have 4 websites (one is actually my husband, Robert’s). One site produces a pretty good stream of income from affiliate sales. The second site is basically an informational site, but has potential for some income opportunities. The third is currently dormant.. I lost interest in it.

I would also like to help my husband develop his passion for pecan trees (small scale orchards). We wrestle with how to best turn his hobby into a money making venture, but have not come up with the right business for him yet.

Thanks for a great show.

CorbinKale
CorbinKale
15 years ago

There is a saying in the Army that you probably remember. “Always do the right thing, and you’ll never go wrong.” I heard that come through loud and clear when you were discussing caring about and being honest with your customers.

You really hit a homerun today. I could hear it in your voice that you KNEW you nailed it, too. Your passion about doing what you love really came through in your message about doing what you love! Congratulations on your success!

rockinstroll
rockinstroll
15 years ago

I can’t wait to listen to today’s show. I need some encouragement…as a single person hauling a mortgage and working 50 – 60 hours per week, there’s not a lot of time or psychic energy left to make my dreams come true. I keep thinking about jumping off the wheel, but since I’m alone, I know jumping means being more prepared. Congratulations to all of you who are making your dreams happen.

OBD
OBD
15 years ago

Jack, I’ve asked several frustrated college students (grads) to listen to today’s show. Frustrated as they begin their search for jobs, seek guidance and direction, deal with headhunters, and useless people selling job services.
I was blessed by their response. They get it! Full of ideas and passion the wheels are turning.
– There is an untapped hotbed of fans here. Keep in mind the college student. (Next, I’m suggesting they listen to your show discussing ‘how wealth is measured’) Great work Jack!

John
John
15 years ago

Jack-
I didn’t hear you elaborate on the death of the resume like you said you would. Unless I missed it?

~John

Steven Fletcher
15 years ago

Good Show Jack. I totally agree that being your own boss gives a person a great sense of freedom.

I’ve been building my brand for over 10 years now. It’s an ongoing process and I’m still learning. I manage to make a modest income which gives my wife and I the ability to be full time RVers. I manage my online ’empire’ from wherever we park our house.

Dene Brock
15 years ago

@Steven Fletcher – just visited your site.. what a cool idea! Great work!

Steven Fletcher
15 years ago

@Dene Brock Same back at you… nice looking & informative websites.

Follow Jack’s advice and take a video camera out the the pecan orchard and post the videos on YouTube. The photos on the blog are great but a good video on grafting would be much better. I’m sure you could find other video ideas once you.

Dene Brock
15 years ago

Yep, the problem is Robert (my husband).. he’s kind of shy. I think he does a really great job with grafting and would LOVE to get the process on video. We’re working into it .. first with the photos, then maybe some short clips that I edit and narrate.. then eventually I think he’ll start talking. He’s actually the person with all of the gardening knowledge. I just tag along! 🙂

beachwalker
beachwalker
15 years ago

I listen to your podcast while walking the beach or the boardwalk each morning before heading to work. These have been a great series of podcast these past few days.

I pursued a photography career awhile back at the same time juggling my full time career. It put enormous stress on my marriage and even the bread winning job.

Dreams can become nightmares. It’s frustrating and humbling because I’m successful in my every day business, but the photography business failed for many reasons.

My advice is don’t be so blinded by dislike of your current career or dreams of money that your family harmony suffers.

I lost three years of my marriage by spending too many eveneings seperated from my wife, whether it was a room away editing images until 2AM or cities away shooting a wedding.

I agree that money (or lack of it) is the root of most eveils in society.

Following the pricipals of Dave Ramsey are a great start. It’s funny, the farther I have seperated myself from debt and the more savings I have put into the bank, the better my marriage, the better my attitude toward work, and the better my life in general.

Know the strengths and weaknesses of the family unit. Maybe it is applying some business skills to the mundane, yet critical aspects of a spouse’s business. My wife is by far the most talented, outgoing, yet unfocused person I have known. It’s been a good fit.

Steve
Steve
15 years ago

One piece of advice I can give from with failed buisness under my belt ( not because of no customers or $) is “the only ship that doesn’t sail is a partnership” never open a buisness with anyone. I made the mistake with my bro in law. He wanted to work longer hrs (10-12) I wanted to work less (8-10) I wanted a few days off for hunting and camping , he doesn’t do either. He felt I wasn’t pulling my share I felt he was acting like my boss. Someone will always seem to put more effort or time or money and when theres 2 hard heads
sparks fly and relationships get ruined. (fixed it though with humility and love to forgive and forget) One thing I regret the most is the partnership, because other than that it was a successfull buisness

Gregg Yows
15 years ago

Jack-
What an awesome show! I just got to listen this AM. This is exactly why and how I started Revolution Rock and Roll. With a passion for GOOD music, it was a logical start.

While, thanks to you, the site/songs have made a little money (and will soon result in a donation to GOA), what is much more valuable to me is the experience of starting with nothing but an idea based on what I know I can do well…making it happen, and actually seeing it work to the point where now, all I have to do is keep tweaking until I can make it work better.

I don’t know if the project will be a huge success or just a blip on the Internet. But I can tell you that I have no problem staying up all night to finish a song or podcast (even after surgery, while selling a house, raising 2 kids and working a full-time job!).

Very, very well done podcast. BTW, I need someone to help me put together videos for the songs I write. I could do it, but it is not my core competency. Send me Andy’s number!

Stay safe-
Gregg

Heather Solos
15 years ago

Hi, I had finished my normal podcast selection while driving yesterday and my husband suggested yours. This was the first episode I’ve heard and I just wanted to say great job. You have a new fan.
Thanks.

Juliana
14 years ago

Holy Money,Jack.
My son Tim has been pestering me to listen to you for a long time, especially this episode. I am an aging nurse with a back problem that worsens everytime I wheel a bed or stretcher down the halls. I want out. Nursing is not the people job I thought it was in the begining. I am however a passionate gardener with a funky twist. I think about water and landscaping and how to fix it all. Right now because I can’t seem to get myself to stop working overtime at the hospital, my garden has turned into a forest of wild, as some people call them, weeds. I think it is even more interesting then when it was organized. But how in the world does a tecknilogically impaired 50 year old get on the web? I can think of quiet a few things to say, but how? I will sift through your website and see if I can find the answers. Thanks for you.
Juliana

Dene Brock
14 years ago

@Juliana, there are lots of folks (like me) who have a handle on the technical stuff but have trouble finding the right things to say. You might start by writing articles for others.. let me know if you have something you’d like to contribute to my blog and I’ll definitely consider it.

Also…. Some places like “Backwoods Home” pay a commission for good content. Just a thought.. 🙂