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Kitchen Remodels: It’s What’s on the Menu for Your Next Home Improvement Project

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Most homeowners planning a kitchen remodel or renovation can easily find themselves wanting a 20-karat upgrade on a 2-karat budget. Given the fact that the national average cost of a complete kitchen remodel is approximately $40,000, it’s easy for those looking for an upgrade to realize how quickly the expenses add up to $40,000. However, many kitchen remodels don’t even come close to that figure. Most families in today’s economic climate may not have millions and millions of dollars available to spend on a kitchen remodel. However, it is quite common to obtain a small home equity loan for these types of home improvement projects.

Creating a new kitchen design is not as simple as you might expect. There are basic industry standard heights, distances and depths that must be observed when placing cabinets, lighting, ventilation, outlets, doors and much more. Each county within each state has its own particular building codes to follow based on the geographic location of the county. Because of this, it is important to retain the services of an experienced professional builder who speaks to local and state building codes.

Unless the homeowner is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable about kitchen renovations and building codes, a do-it-yourself approach will involve inordinate amounts of time, frustration, patience, and most likely multiple cuts, nicks, and bruises. In itself, researching kitchen styles and materials, from countertops and cabinet hardware to range hoods and appliances, can be a daunting task. Then the really hard work begins.

Demolition, cleanup, and preparation, if done by the homeowner, can take weeks. Demolition and removal of fixtures must be done carefully and safely to minimize any damage to floors and walls. If a professional construction and remodeling company is used, what may require weeks of work for the owner can be reduced to just one or two days.

The easy decision to choose a reputable home builder and remodeler instead of having the kitchen upgrade done by the owner is how long the kitchen remodel will take. A realistic time estimate for a do-it-yourself kitchen remodel can easily be 4-8 months, depending on the extent of the remodel. A professional kitchen remodel can take 3-5 weeks. The time savings with the use of a professional company are evident and the owner will never have to be injured.

Digital Marketing

Marketing Copywriting: How to Attract More Clients and Clients

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Is your website getting the results you expect? How many visitors stay and how many of those who do are taking action?

You hope they will subscribe to your list or, better yet, buy something. Instead, many say “Ho-hum” and walk away, never to be seen again. To do?

Improve the writing on your website. Or set up special sales pages with powerful marketing copywriting, also known as copywriting.

How I discovered the power of marketing copywriting

About 10 years ago, I was a professor of linguistics in an English department and the resident grammar guru. And then… I discovered internet marketing.

More specifically, I found that when I read certain sales letters, I couldn’t get my credit card out of my wallet fast enough to buy whatever they were selling.

“That…?” I thought.

Since my area of ​​expertise was studying the language used for persuasion, I was intrigued. These writers were masters of persuasion, far beyond what I had ever imagined possible.

And right around the same time, I was getting letters in the mail from AWAI, about their 6-figure copywriting course.

And yes, those letters were very persuasive. So much so that I soon became the proud owner of said course and started working on it.

I thought that since he was skilled at crafting language, this would be something he would be good at as well. And it turned out that he was.

I landed my first paying client, a legal marketing firm, shortly after finishing the course. Eventually, I dropped out of academia to go into marketing full time.

What is copywriting, also known as marketing copywriting?

Copywriting comes in several categories, and they all work together. Here are five of the main ones:

  • sales letters
  • Website Marketing Copywriting
  • subscription pages
  • Lead Magnets and Presales Reports
  • Email Marketing Copywriting

Is that how it works:

Sales letters or sales pages are self-contained web pages with highly focused persuasive writing that strives to sell a product or service.

The key is to keep the visitor reading until they have the product or service being offered.

Website marketing copy is a little less “salesy” and more personal, and is designed to engage the visitor and keep them reading…preferably until they decide to take some kind of action.

Signup pages offer your readers a type of action that is relatively low risk. In exchange for an attractive “gift,” also known as a lead magnet, visitors provide their email address so you can follow up and build a relationship with them.

Some of these lead magnets are pre-sale reports – special reports that provide information on a specific topic that the visitor is interested in.

They also make the reader aware that they need and want to take “the next step,” conveniently suggested in the report, usually with a link to a sales page.

Email Marketing: The Crucial Next Step

Once your visitors have signed up for more information, you can send them a series of carefully crafted emails. They will help them get to know you, like you and trust you.

Eventually, these emails will persuade many of them to become your customers and purchase what you offer or recommend.

Will everyone buy? Not quite, but a much higher percentage of visitors will buy than they would have without follow-up emails.

Obviously, the better the emails, the more people will take action!

More marketing copywriting

In the meantime, there are more ways to harness the power of marketing copywriting or copywriting.

Have you ever watched a (sales) video that seemed absolutely endless and you really wanted to do something else, but you just couldn’t stop watching? And when it was over, could he even have bought what was offered?

Guess what! That is also writing. Someone crafted the text that was narrated in the video!

The same is true for social media posts and ads.

How can you benefit from marketing copywriting?

If your website isn’t bringing you the leads and customers you expect, it might be time to look at ways to supercharge your marketing writing.

You can use the tips above to work on it yourself. Or you can get some feedback from an experienced copywriter.

Relationship

Interview with Jay Valko (Valko BJJ)

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Jay Valko is a gentleman and a scholar.

Jay Valko gives us some insights on the importance of injury prevention, starting a cover band, and his beard.

And I think he also talks a lot about Jiu-Jitsu.

Have you ever used jiu jitsu in a self defense situation?

More or less, both directly and indirectly. Straight up, I’ve used BJJ a couple of times to break up fights. I have never been attacked and had to defend myself, but twice I grabbed someone who was causing trouble in a bar.

The first time, a group of friends and I were watching fights in a bar and one guy started getting rowdy. He was coming out of the bathroom and I saw a guy push a friend of mine and start talking trash. I was right behind him so I grabbed a rear naked choke and waited for the bouncers to escort him out. He froze as soon as I grabbed him. The bouncers saw everything and thanked me after kicking him out.

Another time I had to grab a guy and carry him outside when he hit my friend. Once outside, the bouncers made sure that he was not allowed back in. Indirectly, having the confidence of knowing that I can handle myself has allowed me to defuse several potentially volatile situations. I would say that confidence is just as important, if not more so, than actual physical ability when it comes to self defense.

What role does the ego play in jiu-jitsu?

The ego is both your best friend and your worst enemy in jiu-jitsu. It’s about how you use it. For a lot of people I have to say, “leave your ego at the door,” but I also think it’s important to recognize that what brings us back day after day from getting our butts kicked is our ego. Ego simply means “I” and since BJJ is an individual sport, it’s important to always work on your ego.

There’s nothing wrong with getting beat up and being a little down with yourself, it’s natural. We are all competitive people or we probably wouldn’t be in this sport. However, if your ego or pride leads you to hurt yourself or others, then you have a problem. The fight should be against yourself, not your teammates or even the other guy you’re competing against.

What separates those who excel from those who don’t?

A variety of things. The most important thing is to remember to have fun. For some people, at some point BJJ goes from being a fun avenue for self-improvement to being a chore or a win-or-quit type of thing. Enjoy it. Enjoy the exercise, enjoy the friends you make, and enjoy the art. Beyond that, it also depends on how you define “stand out”. If you mean competition, it boils down to work ethic, patience, the ability to take a loss (or losses), how you manage your nerves, and natural physical ability.

However, you can excel at BJJ without competing. Above all, enjoyment, patience, perseverance and respect for art are needed. Many students get purple belts and think they no longer have to train or learn techniques. This is a big mistake. As you rise through the ranks, you should still treat the art like a beginner and be happy to render things. It’s also important to remember that BJJ is a marathon, not a sprint. If you want to stand out, you have to decide to be in it for the long haul, through thick and thin. Sometimes it will be difficult, but as long as you remember to have fun, it will be worth it.

How did you first get exposed to jiu-jitsu?

Through Royce Gracie. When he was in high school, he was messing around with traditional martial arts (no offense to traditional martial artists). Then I started renting the fights on video. I decided to join my high school wrestling team (Clearwater High in Clearwater, Florida) my senior year. Fortunately for me, I was able to beat another kid for the vacant 171-pound varsity spot. I did pretty well for a walk-in senior year, qualified at districts but lost both of my games at regionals. Even though a high school wrestling season is only about 3 months long, I felt like I knew more about fighting after a wrestling season than after years of martial arts.

When I graduated from high school in 1999, there was no BJJ in the area. I did get to see a wrestling class taught by Matt Furey in Tampa, which actually would have interested me more at the time because I was more of a fan of Ken Shamrock than I was of Royce Gracie (BJJiC: Me too!!), but ultimately , the trip went too far. Fortunately, Eduardo DeLima opened a Gracie Barra school about 45 minutes from my house, so as soon as I could I started training there. I was very lucky to meet Eduardo and be one of his first students in the United States. He changed my life completely.

You get nervous?

I get a little nervous before a competition; I’m just trying to remember that anxiety and excitement are very similar emotions. So, I do my best to channel my anxiety into excitement, use adrenaline to my advantage, and just try to have a good time.

What do you tell potential students?

Honestly, not much. Jiu-jitsu more or less sells itself. I am friendly and easy going, I try to provide a non-intimidating atmosphere and when I sense a new student is nervous I make sure to talk to them and reassure them. I explain that no one is going to hurt them and that they just need to relax. A new student is more likely to injure himself than someone else.

If you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself as a white belt?

Be patient and compete as much as possible. Also, enjoy the time you are not training. I remember when I was a white/blue belt, I felt like I always needed to train or someone else would let me pass. If I could go back now, I’d tell myself that most people will quit smoking before they’re a purple belt and that not getting hurt is the most important thing for longevity.

Jay says slow down, man.

How do you know when to promote a student?

It’s a combination of knowing the moves and being able to use them. Competition certainly helps, but it’s not the deciding factor. I have a student who fought his whole life and he is just a beast on the mat. I gave him the blue belt after only a month or two of training, he entered the Chicago Open as his first tournament and took silver in his division and gold in all. He regularly beats good purple belts in the gym. That said, he has been training for such a short time that he doesn’t know some basic moves and doesn’t know many advanced moves. Although I think he could successfully compete for the purple belt, I can’t give him a purple belt until his BJJ vocabulary is greatly expanded. It has to be a mix of technique and practical application.

At the other extreme, there are some guys who are virtual encyclopedias of BJJ theory, but have a harder time performing the moves in a real situation. You have to find the right balance between the two. I also adjust for other factors, like age and athletic ability. I don’t expect the same from a person who is fifty years old and has never trained before and someone who is 25 and has been fighting his whole life.

Who is the best person you have shot with?

When I was a blue belt, I rode with an old school Carlson black belt named Cassio Cardoso. He made me feel completely helpless on the mat. He was almost a purple belt and had a pretty good guard that a lot of black belts had trouble getting past. I remember him going through my guard like butter. It’s hard to know how that match would go now that I’m a black belt, so I have to say since I’ve been a black belt, the best guy I’ve ever rolled with is probably Damien Maia. I felt pretty good around him, and it was just a friendly thing, but once he got the upper hand, he was in big trouble.

Who is the best person you have competed against?

When I was a purple belt I got a silver medal two years in a row at the Arnold Classic/Gracie Worlds. The first year I lost in the final to Chris Moriarty 2-0. It was a very competitive match but he was able to sweep me at the end. The following year Matt Jubera kicked my butt in the final, I don’t know the final score but it was something like 15-2. That was the worst thing they beat me in a competition. So those are probably the best two I’ve ever competed against. I’ve also beaten some pretty good guys, when I was a blue belt I beat Ralek Gracie in the 1st National Jiu-jitsu Tournament in 2002. I think he was only 17 or something at the time. I’ve also beaten pro wrestler Brock Larsen twice at NAGA and handed Eric “Red” Schafer his only grappling loss in 2010, but to be fair, it was in the gi, which isn’t his strong point.

When was Jay Valko last tapped and with what move?

In competition, the last time I was introduced was in May 2006 at the NAGA Advanced Division Finals by a guy named Ariel Medina. He caught me by rear naked choke. I remember going into the game he was a little bit confident because he had beaten him at Arnold’s that year or the year before. He caught me pretty quick. I was upset, so when I saw him go into the senior division I also signed up (here’s that best friend/worst enemy ego thing again). Fortunately, I was able to beat him in the rematch. I’m not sure the last time I was touched in training, but it happens quite often. I think it was Allen Causevic who caught me last, with a triangle choke.

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How many times a week should you train?

I train 5-7 days a week and I’m on the mat 7 days a week unless I’m on vacation, but it’s also my job. I say minimum for the average person should be twice a week, up to five days a week if your body can handle it. Consistency is the important thing. I think it’s better to be twice a week, every week, than to be 5 days a week for one week a month.

What kind of activities do you do outside of jiu-jitsu?

I lift pretty hard twice a week; He also trained judo, wrestling, boxing and mma. Besides training, I read a lot. I am an economics enthusiast and try to study it as much as possible. I would classify myself as a blue belt in economics, but improving. I like economics, politics, philosophy and discussing these things. I also trade futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. I have been collecting comics most of my life. I used to play drums, but haven’t since I moved to Chicago. From time to time I consider starting an 80’s and 90’s BJJ cover band. I love road trips, my girlfriend and I have driven cross country several times and so far that’s my favorite way to travel.

Why is your beard so impressive?

I would give my beard a 7 out of 10. Also, my girlfriend forbids me to shave. If you want to see a 10 out of 10, be sure to attend our Friday night no-gi class. Our no gi instructor is a brown belt named Mike Cornille and he has the most epic beard of all of us.

Many thanks to Jay for taking the time to do this interview!

Health Fitness

keto lunch ideas

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Ketogenic lunch ideas can help you stick to your weight loss plan. There is a lot of debate about the effects of ketosis on the body. Can ketosis cause cancer? What are the long-term consequences?

The short answer: No. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea to stay away from him. This is why:

When you’re on a low-carb diet, ketosis occurs. This occurs when your body cannot break down certain carbohydrates for energy. Ketones created to take the place of glucose and other sugars. It has been studied that ketosis may contribute to the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Most people are aware that losing weight is a constant battle. As you lose weight, your metabolism slows down and you may find it difficult to exercise regularly. This means you may have less energy than you used to. That can have an effect on your diet plan.

Your body doesn’t always get enough energy from carbohydrates. You may need to add more protein to your diet plan. Protein shakes or a high protein food can be a great way to add protein. Make sure you do it slowly so it’s not too much of a test. If you add too much, you may want to remove the protein.

This is also why it’s important to think about eating several smaller meals throughout the day. Eat a large meal at lunch and a smaller meal before dinner. You can keep ketosis at bay by eating several small meals throughout the day. Eating larger meals less frequently can keep your metabolism in check.

When you’re hungry, reach for a bag of chicken salad with low-fat dressing on your plate. Be sure to use the low-fat dressing. If you add too much salad, you will add calories, further increasing your ketosis. Use tuna wraps for wraps on your tacos or salads for a healthier option.

Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any new diet plan. It’s a good idea to talk to your doctor. They can help you assess what your needs are. It’s also a good idea to have a support group. Having people who are also trying to achieve the same goal can make it easier to stay motivated and on track.

If you enjoy a healthy diet, then the Atkins diet might be right for you. It has been shown to be effective in aiding weight loss. However, one thing to remember is that you will still be eating a lot of carbohydrates.

To stick to your lunch plan, make sure you eat often throughout the day. It will keep you from feeling hungry during the day and prevent you from overeating at lunch.

If you like to eat fruits, one of the best healthy lunch ideas is fruits. You can have an apple or an orange, or you can combine an apple and an orange for an amazing breakfast. However, don’t limit yourself to just fruit. You can also add some nuts and seeds to your diet.

Getting rid of the traditional lunch box and replacing it with healthy foods will help lower your ketosis levels. It’s important to note that even though you’re following a ketosis diet, you don’t want to starve yourself.

So while doing this, you should still eat plenty of vegetables. You can add them to a salad, eat a whole wheat bagel with hummus, or eat carrots and celery with a low-fat dressing.

There are plenty of other keto lunch ideas. There are even some that involve making your own delicious meals. This is great because you can add any ingredients you find around your house to your lunch box. The most popular lunches include chicken, fish and beef.

Ketogenic diets have been shown to be effective because they keep your body in check, so it never goes off track. They are very good for people who are beginning to go through the withdrawal that accompanies any type of diet.

Remember that starting a ketosis diet will cause your metabolism to slow down. You’ll also need to make sure you drink enough water throughout the day.

Legal Law

How to Disarm a Narcissist During Divorce or Custody Mediation

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Written by Randi Fine, Narcissistic Abuse Expert and Trainer

Narcissistic Abuse Awareness and Guidance with Randi Fine
Have you ever noticed how the goal post keeps moving when dealing with a narcissist? Rules, expectations, behaviors, and conduct are consistently inconsistent.

Narcissists use random and varied tactics of fear and confusion to condition their targets. The goal is to prevent them from ever reaching an equilibrium state; to make them helpless, obedient, and therefore controllable.

It is impossible to beat narcissists at their game. If you fight them, you will lose. All attempts will be useless. You will be decimated every time.

You can’t beat them at their game, but you can easily learn how to play it. You can level the playing field once you understand what motivates them.

Narcissists are by far the least original species on the planet. They are not complex beings and are not motivated by the same things as non-narcissistic people; pain and pleasure. The false self of narcissists does not allow them to feel either. Narcissists are motivated solely by adoration, admiration, and attention, also known as supply or fuel. They spend every hour of the day chasing him. Tactics of manipulation, abuse and control are used to request, maintain and possess it.

When planning to confront a narcissist in mediation, the best approach is the one taken directly from the narcissist’s playbook: keep them off balance. This is achieved by changing strategy throughout the mediation process.

The first step in planning your mediation strategy is to identify your options. Although you probably feel defeated, like you’ve hit a wall in your defense and your opponent has already won, step back from your point of view to get a different perspective. Understand that there are always options. Take back your power.

Carefully read the allegations and complaints of the narcissist. Find areas where your opponent contradicts himself and/or makes ridiculous demands that aren’t target-related. Highlight all the lies being told about you and then propose easy statements you can make to expose them.

Preparation and execution are equally important. Throughout the mediation process, remember that it doesn’t matter what the narcissists say. It only matters what you know.

The tips shared in this article are tried and true. They really can change the game.

NOever:

  • React to anything the narcissist says, no matter how triggering
  • Show fear, frustration, or anger
  • Act restless or nervous
  • Accuse or insult
  • Act defensive about anything you are falsely accused of.
  • blame shift
  • cry or become hysterical
  • Bring up irrelevant facts or allegations you’ve never made before to strengthen your position
  • If the opponent has an attorney present, do not argue with him or her.

Randomly switch the following strategies (in no particular order):

  • Just say “NO” to the things you refuse to budge on. Without explanation. Just say “NO”.
  • Express facts in a non-emotional way.
  • He speaks very slowly. This drives narcissists crazy.
  • Use compliments. If you’ve never done this or haven’t done it in a long time, don’t worry. You will be surprised. Narcissists eat these things!
  • Say “you know that’s not true” or “that’s not true” to lie. No explanation or argument required. Just say those words.
  • Turn off your emotional faucet. Do not give any supplies at all.

Disarm the narcissist by keeping the strategic target moving. Your narcissist ex or future will not expect these kinds of behaviors from you and will lose your sense of balance. The calmer you stay and the slower you speak, the more agitated your opponent will be, subsequently revealing his true nature.

It is important that you understand that everything about narcissistic abuse is counterintuitive. Any decision made with your logical mind or based on the advice of a layman will lead you in the wrong direction. For unparalleled support and to achieve the best possible outcome, enlist the help of a Narcissistic Abuse Coach and/or Divorce Coach. The experience and wisdom they can offer you are invaluable and well worth the cost, which relative to the benefit is minimal.

Lifestyle Fashion

Celery – The nerve builder

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common celery
the plant is a very underrated
vegetable.
Usually relegated to a
supporting role in salads
or as a snack
for overweight people, celery
has much more to offer for anyone
who wants a healthy nervous system.

For those unfamiliar with Edgar Cayce
Nerve Regeneration Regime, Celery Nerve Building
qualities may come as a surprise. Lots of reading for
People with neurological problems were told to eat a substance to strengthen the nerves.
diet in which celery was a major component. Some
people were told to eat a little celery every day. readings
also encouraged drinking celery juice in combination with
carrots and lettuce to strengthen the nervous system.

For example, in reading (2-14), Cayce specifies celery as part of a recommended diet: “At the midday (meal), there may be vegetables that are fresh, and ESPECIALLY grown in the vicinity where the body resides. Vegetables shipped are never very good. Celery, lettuce, asparagus, beets, beans, lentils should be in these characters, provided they are not prepared with too much pork.”

Celery was considered a medicinal herb during the Cayce era.
it was. It was the main ingredient in a nerve tonic called Celerin.
(no longer commercially available), prescribed in twenty-two
Cayce readings. The modern use of celery by herbalists focuses
mainly on celery seeds which can be made into a tea used for
prevent cancer, lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol.
Although celery is rich in nutrients, including phosphorus,
silicon, iron and calcium, the readings do not explain why celery
It is very useful for the nervous system. when making a
salad or choose a healthy snack, be sure to keep a little crunch
celery in mind and will help keep your mind sharp.

Pets

Different looks for Portuguese Water Dogs

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In recent years, PCD enthusiasts have been able to create many versatile looks for their Portuguese Water Dogs. Sometimes it is even hard to imagine that it is essentially the same dog. In the show ring, not a few observers have mistaken a Portie for a poodle!

When it comes to coat type, there are two acceptable types. Wavy hair is said to be more in keeping with tradition, but this doesn’t make the second type, curly hair, any less acceptable. Curly layers are kept shorter than wavy ones. But worrying about a PWD coat for the show will get you nowhere, as their fur’s importance is rated at 5%, while the poodle’s is 60%. True appreciation of the Portie begins with acknowledging him as a working breed, and not because of glamour.

Further interaction with Portuguese Water Dogs will lead to the observation of variations in the coat, such as very tight curls or almost straight. Blow-dried hair that is straight looks artificial, so the coat should be presented in a natural wave.

Let’s have some interesting trivia before we move on to fur color. Imagine meeting a Portie with a curly head but wavy forehead (sometimes it takes a few years for the ultimate coat type to show). So will it be completely wavy or curly (never both)? The key to deciding what coat type the dog is is to look at the chandelier of the coat. Curly coats won’t shine, while wavy coats will.

The only PWD coat colors allowed are: all black, black and white, brown, brown and white, and all white. Dogs with white markings are consistent with the concept of “Irish markings”, which is the same genetic pattern that Boxers are colored with, for example. So the Portie can also have a dramatic appearance, despite having working roots (and not showing).

Variations of the above patterns are found in the US, and ticking is seen in a small number of dogs. Even the “parti-colors” also make it to the shows. While this scheme is a no-no in most of the world for the show ring, there’s no stopping dog owners from wanting a harlequin-shaped PCD the moment they see one.

The discoloration gene has been observed to be prevalent among brown Portuguese Water Dogs. Most of the time, puppies come out a rich brown color, only to fade to a common light brown or mixed brown color as they approach their second year.

A disadvantage of browns with this tendency is that when they are crossed with blacks, the fading gene shows up among the black offspring. Some breeders try to maximize the opportunity by claiming a “silver” color, when the fact is that the dog is a faded black. Brown dogs also tend to have a lighter eye, which can then be replicated when crossed with black dogs, giving puppies a yellowish tint to their eyes.

Real Estate

Avoid this trap to find great real estate deals

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I was working with one of my private clients recently and she related how frustrated she was after wasting so much time following some bad advice she found on various real estate investment programs about how to find good deals.

Unfortunately, she was not the first to be caught in this trap. Several of my clients have told me similar stories, and to be totally frank, even I wasted 2 years following these ideas only to end up with absolutely nothing to show for it.

So DON’T waste your time following these “free” techniques to find great deals:

Work with real estate agents: Now before you get mad at me and think I’m putting real estate agents down, I’m not. In fact, I trust them in my business… but not to find deals.

What’s irritating is the number of programs that tell you to contact real estate agents to find deals. They will tell you that real estate agents can search the MLS and pull up all the listings with keywords like: pre-foreclosure; special handyman; TLC; motivated seller.

It is true that real estate agents will find dozens and dozens of these properties. And it won’t cost you anything. And that? What you will soon find out after a lot of work is that none of these owners are willing to sell at the price we need to buy.

Before long, real estate agents will realize that you’ll never pay anything close to list price and will fire you as a customer by telling you that the prices you want to pay don’t exist.

And they are right.

Buying prices for 50%-60% of the market do not exist…in MLS.

Why?

Because truly motivated sellers… the ones who will sell at that discount… don’t list their home with a real estate agent for these reasons:

  1. They don’t think they have time to wait to find a buyer.
  2. They don’t think they can pay the commissions.
  3. They don’t have the money for the repairs needed to put a house up for sale.
  4. They don’t want strangers walking into their house and seeing the chaos their life has become.

So, for some or all of these reasons, they don’t list their house with a real estate agent. So real estate agents are a huge waste of time when it comes to finding these deals. The offers are simply not listed on MLS.

FSBO: The next technique that the programs tell you is to work on all FSBO (For Sale By Owner) ads. Once again, you are working in the wrong market. What you’ll quickly discover is that FSBOs are trying to squeeze every penny they can out of the sale by saving the realtor’s commission. These owners are not going to sell at a deep discount.

Truly motivated sellers do not try to sell FSBOs. They already have too much stress in their lives. Figuring out how to sell a house, drafting contracts, and closing is just too much extra stress.

Another popular technique that is often taught is working vacant houses. Except… well, by definition, there’s no one there. By the time you investigate and find the owner, weeks may have passed only to discover that the owner is not only not a motivated seller, but he doesn’t want to sell at all. They have plans for the house.

I have seen more real estate investors get burned by these techniques than I have ever seen succeed. I personally was almost a victim of this flawed training.

It’s not like you’ll never find a single offer using these techniques. It’s that they are so few and far between that it makes it difficult to identify a deal let alone do business with it.

If you want to create a steady stream of profitable deals in your business, the only way is to market your business. That’s why when I start working with a new client, one of the first things we do is develop a marketing campaign. You must develop a 6-month marketing plan that includes targeted lists and targeted areas using various marketing mediums.

With good solid marketing, you’ll have motivated salespeople calling you; and you’ll be able to create offers right from your desktop and stop driving around town looking at a bunch of houses you’ll never buy.

Don’t get caught out wasting your precious time.

expect plenty,

louis castle

Shopping Product Reviews

Bug Out Bag Essentials: What You Need to Survive

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No one expects to be in a situation where they have to drop everything and walk away in an emergency, but given the growing concerns in today’s modern world, many smart people choose to prepare for the unexpected.

Most of these people (myself included) are not fear-mongering paranoids, but ordinary citizens who have looked rationally at the world around them and have taken simple, basic steps to protect themselves by building a Bug Out Bag for themselves and their families. .

Sometimes people do it out of fear that a big, dramatic event will start the end of the cataclysm of civilization, but there are many more common events that happen all the time that would make a well-prepared person feel gratified for having prepared. a Bug Out bag:

  • Terrorism
  • flood
  • earthquake
  • Hurricane
  • Twister
  • mass shooting
  • home fire
  • tsunami
  • home invasion
  • unrest
  • …or just looking for peace of mind

What makes a good Bug Out bag?

This can be answered in many ways. There is a wide selection of Bug Out bags available in the market that are sold online and if you are not interested in individually choosing your Bug Out bag essentials, they can be a good option. However, because they are mass produced and sold to the general public, they often do not take into account the variables that can make a difference in your locality. For example, you wouldn’t have the same Bug Out Bag essentials if you lived in a desert region instead of living on the coast. The same goes if you’re packing a Bug Out bag for yourself or a family.

Regardless of these variables, there are a few simple rules to follow when deciding the contents of your Bug Out Bag:

  1. Make sure you can carry your Bug Out Bag comfortably; you may have to walk a long distance to reach safety. If your bag doesn’t fit well or is too heavy, you had better take a chance on sheltering in place.
  2. Keep it SIMPLE – You’re not trying to build a mobile home that you’ll take with you. Many sites list dozens and dozens of items to buy and bring, adding to the cost and weight. Remember that electronic devices need power and are prone to breaking. Pack simple and reliable things to cover basic needs.
  3. Pack things that make you self-sufficient: If you’re thinking of an item you’ll need to pair with something you’ll need to get down the road, forget it. If you’re moving to a safe place, the last thing you want to do is worry about searching for trash. Pack complementary items that can be used both individually and together to save space.
  4. Plan your packing with a defined period of time in mind. 72 hours is a good place to start, as this is about how long a person can live without water. Once you start planning weeks, you’ll have added too many complications to your list of Bug Out Bag essentials.
  5. Remember that the goal here is survival, not luxury. If you don’t need it to survive, leave it behind.

OK, I’m ready to get started, what are some Bug Out Bag essentials?

I’m not going to list everything here, but here are some essentials that should be included in any Bug Out Bag list:

  1. Map and compass: how you will know where to go
  2. Multitool – endless uses
  3. Tarp or emergency shelter – can be used for shelter and signage
  4. Paracord – Can be used to build shelter and about a million other things.
  5. Magnesium Lighter – This is better than matches as it will work when wet and you won’t have to worry about the flavor blowing out your last match.
  6. Spare socks: Taking care of your feet is one of the most important things you can do when you go out. Dry socks will keep your feet free from blisters and allow you to move longer. Wool socks or synthetic blend socks are superior to cotton.
  7. Survival blanket: lighter and smaller than a sleeping bag
  8. LED flashlight: LEDs consume less energy than old light bulbs
  9. Crank radio: to get information about the situation as it develops
  10. Water and high-energy/low-weight foods, such as energy bars

This is a very basic list of Bug Out Bag essentials, it should be tailored to an individual’s circumstances based on geography, duration and number of people expected to travel with. The contents of your personal Bug Out Bag may vary from your neighbor’s depending on what you deem essential, but it’s a good start for anyone with enough foresight to plan for the unforeseen.

Will I ever really need a Bug Out bag?

Hopefully, no one will ever face a situation where they are forced to flee their home, but as you can see, with some basic planning, you can take steps to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.

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Gaming chairs make you a better gamer

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So I went to London for Christmas and New Years this year and man was it cold! It snowed all the time, so my friend Billy, who I was staying with, had plenty of time to show me his playing skills. We played a bunch of games and he yelled at me every time! I hate when that happens! He has all the latest games and an upgraded Xbox to play them.

Yes, I was impressed. He may be the last gamer in the world to hear about them, but what I was most excited about was his new Gaming Chair. I knew something about them, but had never seen or used one before. Once I got in, I was hooked! Did it improve my game? Nope! Did I have more fun? Yes! It was amazing – I spent hours, no waiting, DAYS of gaming chair nirvana!

The guy spends all his time on it. He even sits on it to watch movies on his 42″ HD flat screen! Didn’t have much time on it though once I caught the gaming chair bug! It’s really contagious. If you’re a gamer and you haven’t bought one yet, you have to get one.

The first thing I did when I got home was go online and see what’s available. There are many different types and they are really affordable if you know where to look.

Computer gaming chairs may be new to the gaming world, but they are a great way to have a better gaming experience. I mean they’re not magical, they won’t make you a world champion player, but they’ll help you get there if you want to get better, because you won’t want to get out of your gaming chair once you’re at it! Some of these gaming chairs have an amazing built-in sound system. The best ones have wireless streaming, subwoofers with built-in vibration systems, swivel pedestal stands, tilt stands, and also connect to most popular consoles, including iPods, TVs, and MP3 players. And the best part is, you don’t have to break the bank to get one.

I bought the Lumisource – 4.1 Surround Boom Chair, which is the same gaming chair as my friend Billy. They had it on sale and I got it for less than $140.00!

This gaming chair looks super cool, is easy on your back and butt, is light to move around, and has all the best features for less than half the price of an iPhone!

“The 4.1 Boom Chair has a unique silhouette with speakers directed directly at the user and from the headrest. The unique features of this chair are sound-activated features, an ergonomic design, and two PAIRS of 3-inch internal speakers. This chair has a headrest adjustable, breathable mesh and additional lumbar support for comfort.The 4.1 features adjustable volume and bass/treble along with an attenuator knob that controls which speakers you want it to play through, for a personalized sound environment.- http:/ /www.lumisource.com/4_1.html

The main features are:

* 2 pairs of 3-inch 2-way speakers!
* Powerful 4-inch subwoofer
* Adjustable volume and bass/treble control
* Adjustable fade between speakers
* Lumbar support/comfort padding
* Adjustable headrest with speakers
* RCA input/output ports

The Gaming Chairs Online site specializes solely in Lumisource Gaming chairs, so you don’t have to scour the site to find the chair that’s right for you. I found your site to be really easy to buy from and they did exactly what they said they would do. Five days after I bought it, a UPS truck pulled up to my apartment and I was having fun for hours on my quest to yell at Billy the next time I faced him!

Watch out friend!