My fellow marketplace warriors…
Here is the invitation I promised you to join me for a meeting this week.  If you’ve been with us for a while, you’ll recall that we held a meeting with David (whose marketing thoughts you’ve probably been reading recently) just a few months ago and had an overwhelming response.

If you’re a newer subscriber, you may not yet be aware that our mission is to help believers worldwide build successful businesses so they can in turn (with their profits and influence) make a significant and lasting impact on the culture within which we live. How you make that difference is up to you. Helping you succeed in that calling is our privilege and our mission.

20-Fold Increase…
Recently, I was evaluating some statistical information related to our business.  It seems like it wasn’t all that long ago (in fact, it was just a couple of years ago) that I was getting excited about the 1,000 or 2,000 visitors coming to our website every month.  When I saw the more recent information, I found out that we’re averaging 10,000 visitors to our site every single week!  This has been due, in large part, to the efforts of David Johnson from Epiphany Marketing, who we retained just over a year ago to help us expand our reach.

Even more than multiplying the number of visitors, what has excited me is when I found out why they’re finding us… David showed me how to view the terms that people are typing into search engines like Google in order to find us.  Wow!  It’s amazing how well-targeted the results are.  We are connecting more than ever with the people who need what we have to offer.

David wants to share information with you…
…about how you can experience similar results.  And, more importantly, how to apply timeless marketing strategy to every facet of your business so that you’re best prepared to create relationships with the people you are reaching out to.  In fact, David would also like to introduce some of the people he’s been training for the last couple of months so you can hear directly from them about what they’ve been learning.

David and I have set aside several time slots Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to discuss specific strategies to help you experience similar results. This is not for everyone, but if you want to grow your business using 21st-century strategies, you are welcome to join us. Register here now so you can be sure to reserve your spot on one of these conference calls. (As always, we are limited on the number of callers we can have on each conference call, so it’s a first-come, first-served basis.)

Warmest regards…

Michael Q. Pink

P.S. I know you probably checked your calendar previously, but I urge you to choose your best meeting time now… these calls will fill up quickly!

Hello Friend,

I know that you, if you’re like the vast majority of my faithful readers, are involved in the marketplace and are interested in becoming the very best that you can be at what you do.  I am personally committed — even called — to help you succeed and to provide the very best equipping, training, motivation, and inspiration you need to help you do that.

I also recognize that that calling is much bigger than me.  And over the years God has allowed me to build up some strong relationships with other people who have similar callings but whose expertise and experience are in different areas than my own.

Here’s the Exciting Part…

I want you to know that I’ve been working with my team and we have made a renewed commitment to be the very best source of information, training, and access to resources for your business and your calling to the marketplace as a believer.  We’re going to be stepping things up and increasing the quality and scope of what we offer to you.

But… (and this is absolutely critical) we want you to be involved!  Over the next few weeks, you’re going to have the opportunity to help provide some direction about where things go.  I know that you want to take your business and your success to the next level, and I believe that together you, my team and I can create that result.  So… be on the lookout for this exciting opportunity and be thinking about what you would need to help get you there.  I am very excited about where all of this is going… and I want you to be involved!

Also… watch your inbox tomorrow for a special guest blog entry from someone who is with us on this journey.

Blessings,

Michael

One of our most responded to blog entries was when I recently mentioned (Feb 12^th) the need for soft skills. I am proud to say I began with a discussion on humility. (o-; Today I want to introduce a soft skill Paul calls the greatest of all. It’s an awkward one to bring up in a business environment but it has the most transformational power.

I am talking of course about “love.” Talking about it is far less important than actually demonstrating it and there are countless ways we can do that. For example, love lays down its life for another. That’s what service is… laying down your life for the benefit of another. If you do this particularly well in business, you will generate high customer satisfaction and an incredible reputation.

As an example, my friend Wes Cantrell, the former CEO of Harris 3M and Lanier Worldwide told me when he became the CEO of Harris 3M he was in the position of actually chartering the purpose and vision for that company. That’s when they decided to build their purpose and business around the Scripture that says, “A good name is rather to be chosen than riches….” They focused on customer satisfaction and as a byproduct of that quality decision had tremendous growth and tremendous profits. He assumed the reins of a $93 million company and retired leaving behind a $1.5 billion company built on loving your customers.

P.S. By the way, if you’d like to hear more from Wes Cantrell, ChristianBusinessDaily.com is holding a teleseminar featuring him this week called “Insider Information - A Retrospective.” It gets underway on Thursday at 1PM Eastern, and is a fascinating look into the world of a major CEO who integrated his faith into the world of publicly-traded companies. Learn more about this event here.

Congratulations my friend,

You’re on the short list.

You’re among an exclusive group of leaders with a free pass to see a conversation that will change the way you look at your life.

Undoubtedly, you’ve heard of the guy we’re talking to. His name is Zig Ziglar.

There’s a good chance you might be among the millions of people who have seen Zig speak. If not, you’ve probably read one of his many best-selling books, or read his syndicated articles. However, our interview with Ziglar isn’t about promoting conferences or selling books or CDs.

It’s about life.

Few people have a more unique or inspiring view on life than Zig Ziglar. At 81 years of age, Zig Ziglar has a joyful perspective about life that’s contagious - even in times of difficulty.

Last year, Zig had a terrible accident that left his family wondering if he’d make it. Tumbling down a steep flight of stairs, he hit his head on the marble floor below. Since his fall, he’s had to endure daily physical therapy, and has dealt with ongoing struggles both with his balance and his memory.

The circumstances have changed for Ziglar, but his wisdom and heart haven’t. In fact, since his accident, he returned to his speaking tour. His presentation is dramatically different, but the reaction has been astounding. Thousands of people have expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from the wisdom that Ziglar is sharing. People who have seen him speak before AND after his accident have remarked that there’s something different - something extra special - about what he has to say.

Not long ago, I was privileged to have the honor of being invited to visit the Ziglar headquarters and lead the morning devotions for the team. Afterward, I spent the morning chatting with Zig Ziglar and his son Tom Ziglar - the CEO of the Ziglar corporation. We had an intimate conversation, and I was able to ask some very specific questions. Questions about business life and family life. Success and failure. Questions about his faith. Zig’s answers were directed specifically to us, the Christian Business community, and Zig and Tom shared insights that you won’t hear on the podium.

This is a special interview that you don’t want to miss. It will be 1 PM EST next Thursday, February 21. Click here to get your free pass!

Sincerely,

Michael Q. Pink, Founder
Selling Among Wolves, LLC

Today is the last in our series of entries from our special guest, John Muratori. Read through to the end to find out how you can hear more from John…

12 Biblical Laws of Wealth Creation

Like the law of gravity, The Twelve Biblical Laws of Wealth Creation just exist. They are the most universal set of directives on prosperity — trans-cultural, trans-generational, not bound by economics. Regardless of your age, environment, or financial situation, these 12 laws will stop the lack and shape your financial destiny. While I did not make up these 12 laws, I did spend a lifetime discovering them. It has been a journey of difficulty, trial, success and failure.

In “Rich Church Poor Church,” I devote a full one-third of my book to the study of these 12 laws. There isn’t space here for even an executive summary so I will share with you just one law — the most critical to your future wealth and well-being. It is the Law of the Brand. It is the foundation on which the other eleven laws are firmly established. It’s also the linchpin that holds them all together.

Businesspeople will recognize the brand as a company name or product name. Corporations spend millions of dollars defining themselves through their names, symbols and identities, then even more keeping that brand name in front of the public.

Your name is your brand and you should give priority to establishing a good name for yourself. Most people will never get to know you intimately, so your character is only known by the name and reputation that precedes you.

“A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” (Proverbs 22:1 KJV)

A good name carries with it a high perceived value. If you have a reputation of honesty and integrity, you’ll find more doors opened to you, more acceptance into circles of influence and more resources given to you. If you have a reputation of getting the job done, of cutting costs or producing wealth, you are worth more in compensation to an employer or client. But it’s not just about business.

Your family relations weigh heavily on your good name. Do you keep the promises you make with your spouse and children? Or do you repeatedly miss that little league game, the piano recital or the chance to just hang out together? When our names no longer symbolize integrity and justice, businesspeople will no longer trust us with their resources and family members will no longer trust us with the secrets in their hearts.

“…[Jesus] increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52)

Even in his youth, Jesus had a good name before many. Ultimately, the religious and political establishments would come to despise that name as many do to this day. But to the hurting, sick, and needy, His name is matchless in its ability to bring comfort and hope. What does your name say about you?

Coming This Thursday: Details on How You Can Receive Your FREE Copy of John Muratori’s Best Selling Book, Rich Church, Poor Church
This 300 + page hardback book is crammed with insight and revelation that can revolutionize your world. John Muratori demystifies spirituality and prosperity so you can be wealthy - God’s Way. John blends decades of business experience, intensive research and proven leadership to present you with the specific laws that govern the entire spectrum of wealth generation. As a subscriber here at Selling Among Wolves, you’ll have an advance opportunity to take advantage of this special opportunity. Check your inbox tomorrow for a limited offer you won’t want to miss.

Not yet a subscriber?

You’ll recall from last week’s messages that I have invited John Muratori, who has recently released an important book, Rich Church — Poor Church, as our guest host. Here’s more of John’s unique perspective…

God and His Poor Church

My dad, an Italian immigrant, worked two, and sometimes three jobs to support the family. His work ethic, which he inherited from his father, was simple: Get a good job, like in a factory. Stay at that job so you never have to start at the bottom again. Strive to buy a house, then, strive to pay it off. Keep most of your money in a safe place, like under the mattress or in a shoebox hidden in your closet. Never risk a penny. A poverty mentality for sure.

My dad died at a young age, never taking much time to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Even if he had reached retirement, there still wouldn’t have been enough of a nest egg to provide even a moderately comfortable lifestyle. Hard work over long hours just wasn’t enough.

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I don’t know about you, but I have gotten very serious about “son training.” It’s the process of growing in Christ from little children unto sonship. That place where the Father trusts you with the keys to the car… OK, not the car, but the keys to the kingdom so to speak. One of the things that has helped thousands of business leaders mature, take on greater responsibility and handle wealth wisely has been a conference I hosted three years ago this month. Today, I am going to give every one of you an invitation to receive either the DVDs or CDs from that all day event FREE if you order the download version.

We gathered 11 of the most successful Christian business leaders to convene in Ft. Lauderdale and pass on the inheritance of their heart. It was simply riveting. I asked them to speak to us all as if we were their only heir and this was their last time to pass on business wisdom in a Biblical context. What they shared amounted to nothing less than “son training” for the marketplace. I know from some of the blog comments this week, that there are folks who don’t believe “sons” are called to the marketplace, but for the rest of us, this will put you well on the path to being a “son” in the marketplace, regardless of your gender!

People all the time ask us to give our materials away for free… Well this is as close as it gets, but it’s LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200. I suggest you check this out now and get your Free DVD or CD series while the offer stands. Don’t know if we will do this again.

Hello Friend,

Quick update. (Keep reading to learn about how you can receive up to $600 worth of training!)

There has been some exciting stuff happening over the past 10 days that you need to be aware of:

In its first WEEK alone - the newly-launched ChristianBusinessDaily.com had more page views than it has ever experienced in any MONTH of the website’s history.

Leaders from every corner of the world are coming together and laying the foundation for a powerful online network for Christians in business — one that has the power to make a lasting impact on our culture.

If you hadn’t heard, the new ChristianBusinessDaily (CBD) is a powerful place where people are…

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Introducing a Completely New ChristianBusinessDaily.com

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Hello Friend,

Summer is almost behind us. The kids are back to school. Now, as you head back to work after the Labor Day Weekend — there’s a powerful new business tool at your fingertips.

I’m pleased to introduce a completely re-designed and dramatically improved ChristianBusinessDaily website (CBD); the ultimate online network for Christians in business.

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Hello Friend,

Even though we worked hard to provide as many convenient opportunities as possible to participate, I recognize that many of you might not have been able to participate in this week’s meetings with Eric Beck.

We have extended a very special offer on a business tool that Eric has made available, and I felt like you should have the opportunity to take advantage of it if you’d like. The offer expires later today, so for just the next few hours, we’re making a replay of one of this week’s calls available. You can listen to it online here.

Why listen?
Hundreds of people this week picked up some strategies that will help their businesses prosper for generations to come. Also, I think you’ll really enjoy hearing Eric explain more about the concept of “Manna” vs. “Mammon.”

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