If I Wanted to Become a Millionaire In 2024, This is What I'd Do [FULL BLUEPRINT]
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Becoming a millionaire is about building wealth through net worth.01:26
Owning assets is a faster way to become a millionaire than earning your way there.03:36
Diversification is not necessary when starting out.09:30
Building a successful business requires a strong foundation.13:15
Finding a hungry crowd is crucial for business success.20:09
Crafting a compelling offer is essential for sales success.26:19
Choose one advertising method and master it.28:01
Marketing and sales require a choreographed process.30:00
Follow a script in sales conversations to increase the likelihood of closing deals.30:44
Balance risk tolerance and personal needs when deciding how much to pay yourself.44:46
Build a strong reputation and brand by associating positive experiences and values.56:49
Harness the power of compounding to grow your wealth over time.56:58
Define your personal dream list and determine what is enough for you.59:40
Enjoy the game of wealth-building and find purpose in your work.1:00:33
Continually raise the bar to build mental strength.1:01:02
Enjoying wealth means finding lifelong passions.1:02:27
Life is an infinite game, not a finite one.
1. Becoming a millionaire is about building wealth through net worth.
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00:09
To become a millionaire, you need to focus on increasing your net worth, which is the value of your assets minus your liabilities.
- Net worth is a measure of your financial wealth, excluding your primary residence.
- It's important to understand the difference between liquid net worth and net worth.
- Liquid net worth consists of assets that can be easily traded, while net worth includes all assets.
2. Owning assets is a faster way to become a millionaire than earning your way there.
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01:26
Instead of earning your way to a million dollars through income, focus on owning assets that appreciate in value.
- Owning assets like businesses or real estate can lead to a faster accumulation of wealth.
- Selling a profitable business or real estate can quickly increase your net worth.
3. Diversification is not necessary when starting out.
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03:36
Instead of diversifying your efforts across multiple income streams, focus on one thing and become exceptional at it.
- The wealthiest people focus on one income stream and achieve success before diversifying.
- Diversification can dilute your efforts and prevent you from reaching your goals.
4. Building a successful business requires a strong foundation.
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09:30
Focus on building a solid foundation for your business before scaling it.
- Invest time and effort in creating a high-quality product or service.
- Ensure that your business can deliver on its promises and provide value to customers.
- Maintain a strong reputation and prioritize customer satisfaction.
5. Finding a hungry crowd is crucial for business success.
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13:15
Identify a target market that is in need of your product or service.
- Focus on a market that is experiencing pain or has a strong desire for your offering.
- Ensure that your target market has the ability to purchase your product or service.
- Choose a market that is easy to target and has growth potential.
6. Crafting a compelling offer is essential for sales success.
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20:09
Create an offer that provides a highly desirable dream outcome with a perceived likelihood of achievement.
- The dream outcome should be valuable and significantly better than the current situation.
- Increase the perceived likelihood of achievement to instill confidence in potential buyers.
- Consider the time and effort required as well as the sacrifices customers need to make.
7. Choose one advertising method and master it.
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26:19
Focus on one advertising channel, such as warm outreach, content marketing, paid ads, or cold outreach.
- Mastering one advertising method is more effective than spreading your efforts across multiple channels.
- Once you have mastered one method, you can explore other advertising options.
8. Marketing and sales require a choreographed process.
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28:01
Develop a step-by-step process to guide potential customers from initial interest to making a purchase.
- Experiment and refine your process to optimize conversions.
- Involve the founder in the marketing and sales process to ensure a deep understanding of the customer journey.
9. Follow a script in sales conversations to increase the likelihood of closing deals.
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30:00
By asking specific questions in a specific order, you can increase the chances of prospects ultimately buying your product or service.
- Define a script that includes key questions to ask prospects.
- Following a script helps ensure consistency and effectiveness in sales conversations.
10. Balance risk tolerance and personal needs when deciding how much to pay yourself.
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30:44
Determining how much to pay yourself as a business owner depends on your risk tolerance and personal financial needs.
- Consider your risk tolerance and how much risk you are willing to take individually.
- Allocate a certain percentage of cash flow from the business to yourself to strike a balance between investment and personal consumption.
11. Build a strong reputation and brand by associating positive experiences and values.
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44:46
Building a strong reputation and brand involves associating positive experiences, values, and associations with your personal or business brand.
- Choose experiences and values that strengthen your brand and reputation.
- Avoid negative associations that can detract from your brand's image.
12. Harness the power of compounding to grow your wealth over time.
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56:49
Compounding is the process of multiplying wealth over time by reinvesting earnings and allowing them to grow exponentially.
- Stick to a long-term perspective and avoid interrupting the compounding process.
- Invest in assets that allow for reinvestment and compounding, such as equity.
13. Define your personal dream list and determine what is enough for you.
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56:58
Figure out what your personal needs and desires are, and determine what level of wealth is enough to satisfy them.
- Create a list of what you truly want and need in terms of food, travel, clothing, experiences, and health.
- Calculate the financial resources required to satisfy your personal dream list.
14. Enjoy the game of wealth-building and find purpose in your work.
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59:40
Shift your mindset to enjoy the process of wealth-building and find purpose in the work you do.
- Focus on finding work that is worth doing and brings you a sense of purpose.
- View wealth-building as a game and embrace the freedom it provides.
15. Continually raise the bar to build mental strength.
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1:00:33
Just like lifting weights, mental strength requires challenging yourself and pushing your limits. Use it or lose it.
- Opposing forces that are as strong as you help you grow stronger.
- Constantly increasing the difficulty level is key to becoming the best version of yourself.
16. Enjoying wealth means finding lifelong passions.
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To truly enjoy wealth, focus on finding activities that you can immerse yourself in for the rest of your life.
- What brings enjoyment may change over time.
- Remember that you can't take your wealth with you when you die.
17. Life is an infinite game, not a finite one.
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Approach life as an infinite game where the goal is to keep playing, not to reach a finish line.
- The point is to stay in business, stay married, and keep playing.
- Reframe your mindset to enjoy the process and see who you can become.