January 28, 2012

No stake in the ground -- No steak for you!

No stake = No steak!  In other words, if you don't have a plan, to quote the soup Nazi: "No soup for you"! So many times I speak with upcoming Artists and all they have is a dream to offer.  The problem with that is, that's usually all it winds up to be; a dream.  Sad but true.  Most of us creative types love the dream, we just don't seem to love to plan for the dream.  You may have heard the old adage, "shoot for the moon and if you miss you will wind up among the stars".  In this case, if you shoot for the moon without a plan and miss, you will wind up in the toilet.
So my point here is start with a plan and set your path.  Follow your path, and if you've done due diligence with passion and persistence and the right information, you will hit your moon.  Now all of us don't have the skills to set a stake, create a business plan and follow it.  This is why we need to employ others to help us.  I use the term employ loosely.  We employ our friends, we network, and sometimes we have to pay others to help us.  One good way to get info is to find a reputable professional association to join, they're not that expensive and can give you real bang for the buck in the long haul.
One of the best ways to cut your costs is to do as much of the work as you can yourself.  The internet is a great tool.  There is one Caveat with the internet.  That is, there are many snakes out there wanting to take your money.  Though you think you might be too smart for them, believe me.  There are many slick CROOKS, if you will, out there that can get into your pocket before you know it.  Do your due diligence, research research research.  This is one reason you need to be a member of a reputable Professional association.
We at AMP really want to see everyone become successful.  We encourage everyone to follow their dream.  Put your stake in the ground, follow your plan and stick to it.  Network Network Network, and good dreaming!!!!!!!! 
This is J.Grady president and founder of AMP, and I approve this message!!!

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