So many good points made in this post, but I’ll just focus on one. If you’re in business, I believe you MUST “sleep with one eye open” to get (and stay) ahead in 2009 and beyond.

It’s a rapidly-changing world we live in, and you should stay current with (and preferably ahead of) trends and changes in your industry and the economy. You’ve done a great job sounding the alarm about the possible future of the US economy and currency.

Perry made a great point in his video about being vigilant in your business. I think smart, successful entrepreneurs have to be like a vigilant surfer – scanning the horizon for opportunities and possible danger… adjusting and adapting to ride the “waves” as they encounter them.

On the other end of the business spectrum, the Big 3 auto executives are a prime example of being “asleep at the wheel.” They didn’t react to foreign competition, stayed arrogant and stupid… and gave the UAW every perk and benefit they demanded, until they found themselves staring into the abyss of bankruptcy.

You shouldn’t be a total workaholic with no life outside your business. You need to stay connected with friends, family and God to have a healthy existence on this earth.

But the days of kicking back with Coronas, ignoring the world around you for days or weeks at a time is long gone – that is, if you want the best chance to succeed in business.

Ryan, Best Wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009.

Brian

I should have made that clear in my first response.

I should have made that clear in my first response.

The $25 application fee seems to have made a good number of people angry.

That tells me he did the right thing. The whiners aren’t the right people for the jobs anyway.

I think some people are just looking for any reason to complain.

My guess is the people that get the contracts will be very happy about the $25 they spent to get on the list.

The $25 application fee seems to have made a good number of people angry.

That tells me he did the right thing. The whiners aren’t the right people for the jobs anyway.

I think some people are just looking for any reason to complain.

My guess is the people that get the contracts will be very happy about the $25 they spent to get on the list.

I think the people who are most likely to apply are people who already work in the “internet marketing” business in some capacity. Particularly since the call went out to Perry’s list to find applicants.

If you know what you’re doing – and you obviously will have to if you hope to land the contract – I imagine the networking opportunities alone would have a lot of potential. For someone who wants to break into the “guru” market, working closely with Perry Marshall would probably afford them a lot of opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise get. I suspect a lot of the applicants’ business decision will be based as much on that as on the amount the position pays.

Perry Marshall seems to really be stirring the pot with some of his recent blog posts. Judging by the number of comments he’s been getting on them, controversy certainly seems to be a way to get people to join the conversation, no matter which side of the fence they’re on.

I think the people who are most likely to apply are people who already work in the “internet marketing” business in some capacity. Particularly since the call went out to Perry’s list to find applicants.

If you know what you’re doing – and you obviously will have to if you hope to land the contract – I imagine the networking opportunities alone would have a lot of potential. For someone who wants to break into the “guru” market, working closely with Perry Marshall would probably afford them a lot of opportunities that they wouldn’t otherwise get. I suspect a lot of the applicants’ business decision will be based as much on that as on the amount the position pays.

Perry Marshall seems to really be stirring the pot with some of his recent blog posts. Judging by the number of comments he’s been getting on them, controversy certainly seems to be a way to get people to join the conversation, no matter which side of the fence they’re on.

Top employers like to hire people who will be enthusiastic and loyal once they’re on board, but who also don’t *need* the job. They have many opportunities and many irons in the fire.

Perry sweetened the pot when he talked about PR opportunities. But go-getters make their own opportunities. If they spend $25 they want to know what they’re getting.

Busy, productive people don’t give away their time in unproductive “get-acquainted” calls. And they’re not going to invest in an application fee or spend huge amounts of time on a proposal.

I would think it’s better to look at those who have bought from Perry (or better, those who sold his products and services as affiliates: they’ve already shown they can sell his stuff). Then poke around their websites and invite them to apply.

Top employers like to hire people who will be enthusiastic and loyal once they’re on board, but who also don’t *need* the job. They have many opportunities and many irons in the fire.

Perry sweetened the pot when he talked about PR opportunities. But go-getters make their own opportunities. If they spend $25 they want to know what they’re getting.

Busy, productive people don’t give away their time in unproductive “get-acquainted” calls. And they’re not going to invest in an application fee or spend huge amounts of time on a proposal.

I would think it’s better to look at those who have bought from Perry (or better, those who sold his products and services as affiliates: they’ve already shown they can sell his stuff). Then poke around their websites and invite them to apply.

So many good points made in this post, but I’ll just focus on one. If you’re in business, I believe you MUST “sleep with one eye open” to get (and stay) ahead in 2009 and beyond.

It’s a rapidly-changing world we live in, and you should stay current with (and preferably ahead of) trends and changes in your industry and the economy. You’ve done a great job sounding the alarm about the possible future of the US economy and currency.

Perry made a great point in his video about being vigilant in your business. I think smart, successful entrepreneurs have to be like a vigilant surfer – scanning the horizon for opportunities and possible danger… adjusting and adapting to ride the “waves” as they encounter them.

On the other end of the business spectrum, the Big 3 auto executives are a prime example of being “asleep at the wheel.” They didn’t react to foreign competition, stayed arrogant and stupid… and gave the UAW every perk and benefit they demanded, until they found themselves staring into the abyss of bankruptcy.

You shouldn’t be a total workaholic with no life outside your business. You need to stay connected with friends, family and God to have a healthy existence on this earth.

But the days of kicking back with Coronas, ignoring the world around you for days or weeks at a time is long gone – that is, if you want the best chance to succeed in business.

Ryan, Best Wishes to you and your family for a Merry Christmas, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009.

Brian