July

Jeff • July 5, 2023

I’m an avid reader of Entrepreneur Magazine, which often features lists of the top franchises in the world. After seeing one of their most recent lists, I was surprised by how much money it takes to start each franchise. Of the top 10 franchises in the world, the lowest start-up cost was $45,000, and eight of the top 10 had start-up costs ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. The top honor, though, went to a taco franchise that cost a lofty $3.4 million to start a single restaurant. This got me… read more

Jeff • July 13, 2022

We just celebrated 30 years in business on April 1, 2022. Yes, April Fools Day. But it's no foolin' that it was 30 years ago I started this company in my basement with a $1,000 investment, a chair and table from Walmart for a desk, a phone, pager, and a $600 computer. I operated in a 100 Square foot area with nothing to offer my clients but my knowledge and charm. I am astonished at how fast time has flown. But it has been a great ride. I can honestly say that the secret to our success has… read more

Jeff • July 6, 2022

Typically, this newsletter gives you exciting and often unusual tips to succeed in your life and business. But for once, I want to spend some time tooting our own horn.   On June 1, our REIPrintMail division acquired REIVault. REIVault has been around since 2005 providing direct mail and “managed services” for the REI industry. They have helped hundreds of real estate investors successfully find and flip thousands of houses.   This whole deal happened very quickly. First, I got a call… read more

Jeff • July 21, 2021

I am 58 years old, and it seems like almost every one of my friends are either retired already or thinking about retiring in the next couple of years. I only know of one person that is close to my age who is not contemplating retirement anytime soon. Some are enjoying it, and some are bored to tears. I know of three people who retired and within one year were already back looking for a new job. I will admit, all this talk about retirement has me thinking about it as well. In America, for some… read more

Jeff • July 14, 2021

We are taught from a young age to trust doctors, lawyers, teachers, and other professionals because they are the “experts” and much wiser than us. We are to follow their advice without question. Unfortunately, after 58 years, I have learned from the school of hard knocks that the “experts” with letters after their name are often either wrong, uninformed, or intentionally pushing you in a direction that is not to your benefit because they have an agenda. A common joke I am sure you have heard… read more