starting out Archive

Ssssh … I’m about to let you in on a secret!


This is NOT the end, but the beginning!
Over the past two years, this site was host to a unique online experiment where a real multi-millionare (that would be me) offered to mentor just 7 people to make their own fortune.
Scott, Ryan, Josh, Debbie (who volunteered to leave the program to help me write a book about their [...]

By The Numbers…


It seems that the US does stop for 4th July celebrations for about a week or two … go figure! But, just when I was beginning to think that the 7MITs feel that they have enough to go on without our help, Jeff pops up with this interesting post … for all of you with [...]

Will it do the job?


As we head into the July 4th holiday weekend it’s an opportune time [AJC: did you think I was just going to let you sit on your deck watching the fireworks when there's serious millionaire-making to be done?! ] to consider your journey: assessing whether the ad that you have placed on [...]

Under the spotlight: Scott


As Josh found out I like to put our 7 Millionaires … In Training! under the virtual ’spotlight’ when they have an issue, question or decision of note. It doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong, it just might mean an opportunity to examine their current strategy with all of our readers … you [...]

Out of the comfort zone


Photo credit: pencilsoda
This last post in the current series signals the return of the 7 Millionaires … In Training ! to its ‘old’ home right here at the NEW, REVAMPED, BIGGER, BETTER, BRIGHTER, ALL-STAIN-REMOVAL:  http://7m7y.com.
Soon, we move on to the next phase of this ‘grand experiment’ and ask the 7MITs to really examine: “is [...]

We Have Lift Off


We Have Lift Off
So this is where it starts to get really exciting, and fun. With the ground work of Money Making 101 in full effect, Money Making 201 can be started and more importantly maintained through the course of ones life. Had this foundation not been constructed, I would have inevitably increased my spending as my [...]

Asking For Help


One of the tools I am going to use to get to my number is the start up of a business. (I’ll also create an exit strategy).  Actually I’m interested in a greeting card business and I want to operate it on two levels (1). A face to face operation with clients who want my product [...]

Can You Find Your Number on Craigslist?


Can You Find Your Number on Craigslist?
As I prepare for my entry in to MM201, I’m finding that my game plan is changing.  My original play book was aimed at achieving an annual compound growth rate of 38%.  However, in my previous post, I noted that recent increases in my net worth have reduced that [...]

The Exciting Adventure Ahead


The Exciting Adventure Ahead
Now is the time to get the engines going and steer in the right direction toward our Number by our Date.  Taking a look back at my notes and goals reveals that we’ll need a bit over 4 million by 2018 to live our life’s purpose and according to our required annual [...]

We’re Back!!!


After much ado, we are back with the newly upgraded, bigger, better faster 7m7y.com: home of the 7 Millionaires … In Training! ‘grand experiment’ in millionaire-making
You may not notice much change, but ‘under the covers’ is a small block supercharged chevy engine in place of the 4 cylinder Corolla engine that we had [...]