For the past decade Tim Roberts has helped thousands of business owners and sales professionals generate hundreds of millions of dollars for their businesses through word-of-mouth marketing. With the current changes in the global economy, Tim has seen businesses struggle to not only strive and grow, but in many cases just survive, and he is going to share with us today how even in this economy, we can thrive.
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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
Business Failure
- Tim started his career as a financial planner. When he started praying for clients to cancel meetings on his way to their office, he knew he had to jump ship quick!
Entrepreneurial AHA Moment
- Tim started giving talks about the power of referrals to hundreds of people… for free. His AHA moment came when he realized this new found passion presented a great business opportunity.
Current Business
- Tim currently runs three BNI franchises in the New England region. He has also started another business named Success Through Referrals. His passion for helping Entrepreneurs realize their goals is obvious, and his tactics simply work.
Small Business Resource
- DropBox: Bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily. Never email yourself a file again!
Best Business Books
- Inside the Magic Kingdom by Thomas K. Connella
- Business Networking and Sex by Ivan R. Misner
Interview Links
- BNI site
- Success Through Referrals (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2013. This resource is no longer available.)
Mentions
- Thomas K. Connella
- Ivan R. Misner
- Michael Jordan
Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
2) Free Podcast Course: Learn from JLD how to create and launch your podcast!
3) Podcasters’ Paradise: The #1 podcasting community in the world!
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