"Partnering" Your Way To a Successful Reinvention

Here's an idea that can help
you with your reinvention
that perhaps you never thought
of doing.

Teaming up with someone.

Why? Well, reinvention can be a lonely
endeveour, for sure.

BUT having your spouse support
you or even going into business
with you can help.

Make no mistake: If you want to reinvent yourself
into a whole new career such as starting your own business...
you will NOT become successful by yourself.

It just won't happen. You need assistance, even
a partner!

I remember when I was writing
sitcoms in "Hollyweird."

I had a partner. Sure, we split
the money, but I also had 1/2
the work and was twice more productive.

Michael Masterson of ETR, and one of my mentors
says this about partners!


"Studies show that the majority of successful people rely on at least
one other person. My own experiences validate those findings,
as do the experiences of my most successful friends and
colleagues.

(I can't think of a single lone wolf who made it to the
top on his or her own efforts. They always had help!)

I know several people who think they did - but, in
reality, they were helped by others along the way,
and then denied those people the credit they were
due.)

Surveys show that business partnerships achieve
greater success than individual proprietorships.

Statistically speaking, they are more likely to survive
the difficult start-up stage, they grow faster,
net greater profits (for both partners), and last
longer.

Now, it's important to have a partner that "brings things
to the table" that you don't.

My writing partner had certain skills I didn't have, and vice a versa.

This is why Joint Ventures on-line do so well. In essence,
your joint venture is a partner with a goal.

And that's for you to both make money sharing a product
or service to your list!

So as you reinvent yourself...and you are toiling
with the idea of starting a new business venture,
(or going out on your own) ...KNOW that you are going to
have to delegate responsibilities to people who help you... and to
possibly merge YOUR resources to create a better product!

This is why you see so much consolidation in the airline industry.
Even they realize that you need new partners to not only survive--but
to THRIVE during challenging economic times!

So what have we learned? Seek out people who you can
help and in return they can help you!

To your reinvention,

Peter Fogel
www.reinventyourselfnow.com

5 Quick Public Speaking Tips!

5 quick Public Speaking Tips...


1) If you can't stand your voice...please get over it.
If you can't, then go to a voice specialist who can assist you
in fixing it. Either way, it's probably not as bad as you think it is.
(Unless you really sound like "The Nanny!")

2) If you have strong accent (either regional, and, or
from another country) this could work to your advantage.
Again, consult a voice coach. I was trained professionally as an
actor. I worked very hard to lose my NY Long Island accent,
so I could effectively do Shakespeare. If I can do it, so
can you. But it takes work.

3) Learn to love your voice; once you do your audience will
do the same.

4) BE PREPARED: Get a strong database of stories so
you when you are called to speak at a moment's notice
you will be prepared! (Success is when preperation
meets opportunity!)

5) YOU can't please every one. 100% of your audience is NOT
going to love you. Don't lose sleep or obsess over it.
Focus on the many people who do appreciate your message and
your presentation.


Some good news you should know about!

I am creating a very cool website that will include
NEW e-books and public speaking programs at different
price ranges that can fit your budget.

Look for it in the next few weeks.

To your speaking career,


Peter Fogel is "The Reinvention Guy"
www.publicspeaklikeapro.com
Speaker - Author - Seminar Leader

PS Please share my blog or my website
with others. They will thank you, and so will
I!

Have you "jumped the shark" with your career?

"Jumping The Shark"

Have you ever heard of that term?

It means, in essence... running on fumes
and "over staying your welcome..."

It came about on television, primarily
from the show the "Happy Days."

On one episode Fonzi was watering skiing
and he is so cool... (in his leather jacket)
he actually “jumped over a shark", to the thrilling
applause of on-lookers on the beach.

The critic said, "You know you are running
out of story ideas and are on life support
when all you can come up with- is Fonzi
some how "jumping over a shark.'"

The term stuck for years... and became
a main stay cliché of critics.

And you know what? He was right! The show
ended there after... there really wasn't any
reason to continue.

Now, to give an example from my "old life."

I was an actor in Hollywood... successfully
grinding out a career.

I was auditioning for a commercial. Next
to me reading the sides (the script) is
a dwarf actor. A little person and a nice guy.

I ask him what role he is reading for. He says, "
The husband." I say, "I am reading for the husband."

He says, "Well, I guess we're up for the same
role... good luck."

I sat there amazed and dazed...and thinking
"Why am I wasting my time here...?

What is going on when these casting
people DON'T KNOW what they want...?"

I go up and admonish my agent in her
office on why she sent me out on this audition.

She says, "Honey, it's one of those auditions where
they are keeping their options open...

But they did want to see you, didn't they?"

I reply, "Options? They aren't sure
if they want a 5'9" comedian or 3'6" little person?
They are on the fence THAT much?"

That was it! That was "my" jumping the shark!"

I was gone... I left the business... I knew that
continuing on this path would NOT deliver me the
ROI I needed in my life! It would not give
me joy.

What about you? Are you in a particular field
or career that you feel stuck in... that's NOT
moving forward...

So ask yourself: Have you JUMPED the shark
with your career?

Hit a dead end street and hoping things will change
around?

If so, what are you going to do about it?
But importantly, are you ready to make a change
and when?

You know what? I think you know the answer!

Next up, I will discuss how your career is like a marriage!


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I am involved with some very cool and successful
people that want to help you reach your goals
financially and career wise!

I can go on and on about it... but I want
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That’s it for today… thanks for stopping by.

Please share this blog with any folks who you think
can benefit from it. They will thank you...
and so will I?

Please post it to my blog...


To your reinvention,

Peter Fogel is "The Reinvention Guy"
www.reinventyourselfnow.com