Billy Florence - Small Home Improvements That Pay Off

Are you looking to sell your home? Or maybe you want to do some upgrades to your home but want them to help your homes value when you sell down the road? These are some ideas found on www.Money.com...

1. Tile the floor in the entryway of your home.

2. Paint your kitchen cabinets.

3. Build bookshelves in the family room.

4. Replace the overhead fixture in the dining room.

5. Add glass shower doors in the bathroom.

Get more details on each of these ideas from the article on Money.com:

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/moneymag/0701/gallery.renovations/index.html

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Randy Haugen & Val Haugen: First Things First

Randy Haugen, “Two great leaders in life and in sports are Gary Player and John Wooden. My thanks to them for providing this leadership wisdom.”

Randy Haugen: Leadership Wit and Wisdom

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden

“The harder you work, the luckier you get.” – Gary Player

Randy Haugen and Val Haugen are members of IBOAI.


IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Business Owner leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI International and owns Billy Florence’ Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group. Jody Victor is president of Markerman Productions.
Ron Puryear of WWDB and Greg Duncan lead the WWDB team at World Wide Dream Builders.



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Billy Florence: Modern Hero - John Wooden

"I have heard my friend Orrin Woodward talk about modern heroes. I believe John Wooden is a great modern day hero. He is a great man who has continued to grow and been committed to leadership development. Enjoy these quotes of wisdom from leader John Wooden." - Billy Florence

John Wooden - Leadership Wisdom

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. - John Wooden

Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then. - John Wooden

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. - John Wooden

The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones. - John Wooden

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Jody Victor & Kathy Victor - Great Moments In America

Kathy Victor, “One of the most moving moments in America’s historic music came to us in 1861 from Julia Ward Howe. You’ve heard the words to her lyric poem. Ms. Howe was paid $5.00 for what was to become a piece of America’s music history. The impact was priceless.”

JODY VICTOR: MUSICAL MOMENTS

The year was 1861; Julia Ward Howe was watching the campfires of soldiers bivouacked around Washington DC, when the words that became the lyrical poem “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” began flowing into her mind. She submitted her work to the Atlantic Monthly magazine, and it was published early in 1862. It became an instant hit across the north.


Jody Victor and Kathy Victor are members of IBOAI


IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Business Owner leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI International and owns Billy Florence’ Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group. Jody Victor and Kathy Victor lead of Markerman Productions team. Ron Puryear of WWDB and Brad Duncan lead the WWDB team at World Wide Dream Builders.


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Fred Harteis: Successful Relationships and Responsibility

Fred Harteis, “A major accomplishment is to be doing in life what you have chosen to do. This is also a definition of success. You will enjoy the following thoughts…”

Fred Harteis: Leadership Wit and Wisdom

“To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.” – Anatole France

“Who begins too much accomplishes little.” - German Proverb

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Quixtar Diamond IBO leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI International and owns Billy Florence’ Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group. Jody Victor is president of Markerman Productions.


Diamond leadership IBO resource words: Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson Randy Haugen, Colombo DiSalvatore,

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Billy Florence - Think Like A Champion

When you think of the word "champion" what name pops in your head? There may be several but I know one name is Michael Jordan! Michael Jordan is a true champion. He is a man who loves to win. These are some great quotes from the great champion, Michael Jordon. Read these and learn to think like a champion...

Billy Florence - Michael Jordan Champion Favorites

I can accept failure, but I can't accept not trying. - Michael Jordan

I play to win, whether during practice or a real game. And I will not let anything get in the way of me and my competitive enthusiasm to win. - Michael Jordan

I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly. Because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results. - Michael Jordan

If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. - Michael Jordan

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Billy Florence - Achievement Thoughts

"These are great thoughts on achievement worth reading." - Billy Florence

Billy Florence - Achievement Favorites

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore." – Dale Carnegie

"Everyone who got where he is has had to begin where he was." – Robert Louis Stevenson

"The first requisite of success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem without growing weary." – Thomas Edison

"You've got to be before you can do, and do before you can have." - Zig Ziglar

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Don Wilson Leadership: Take A Life View

Don Wilson, “Enjoy life and be thankful for the opportunities the day offers.”


Don Wilson: Quick Leadership Wit and Wisdom


Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can. – Danny Kaye (1913 – 1987)

Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean. – Christopher Reeve

It’s never too late to be who you might have been. – George Eliot (1819-1880) Writer


Don Wilson and Nancy Wilson are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Business Owner leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI International and owns Billy Florence’ Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group. Jody Victor is president of Markerman Productions.


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Colombo DiSalvatore – Fathers Making Decisions

Colombo DiSalvatore, “The rewards and responsibility of being a good father are enormous. Humor is a required chapter in the fatherhood guide.”

A Family Humor Favorite From Colombo and Karen DiSalvatore:

“If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right.” - Bill Cosby

About Colombo DiSalvatore & Karen DiSalvatore

Colombo DiSalvatore and Karen DiSalvatore own DiSalvatore Inc. Colombo DiSalvatore is a part owner of Legacy Business Group and serves on their Board of Directors. Through his background in business management and development skills, DiSalvatore’s businesses have thrived.

The Karen and Columbo DiSalvatore family are hockey enthusiasts.
DiSalvatore is a member of on the International Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).


Key words: Randy Haugen Billy Florence, Colombo DiSalvatore, Don Wilson Quixtar team

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Ron Puryear and Georgia Lee Puryear - Relationship Ability

Ron Puryear, “Each person has unique strengths and abilities. Enjoy these ability thoughts”

“The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and influence their actions.” - John Hancock

“They are able because they think they are able.” – Virgil

About – Ron and Georgia Lee Puryear, World Wide Group, WWDB

Ron Puryear and Georgia Leee Puryear are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s powered by Quixtar, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owner teams. Leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI. Billy Florence owns Florence Enterprises and e-quadnews.com. Fred Harteis owns Harties International. Don Wilson leads Legacy Business Group.

Ron Puryear and Greg Duncan lead WWDB, World Wide Dream Builders.


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Fred Harteis & Linda Harteis: Fathers Teach and Train

Fred Harteis, “Father’s should teach and train their children and hold themselves responsible for being good role models.”

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis - Fathers and Family Wisdom

“The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.” - Confucius

About – Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis

Fred Harteis, owns Harteis International and North American business technology firm, Biznet Productions. A background in construction and agri-business laid Hateis’ business foundation. Under Fred Harteis’ leadership and vision, his businesses have grown exponentially.

Harteis International is a family company. Harteis’ children, Tonya Harteis, Fred Harteis Jr., and Annie Harteis Brescia support the company’s worldwide operations.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership team includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI. Bill Florence owns Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harties International.


Key words: Jody Victor Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Don Wilson, Quixtar Team Orrin Woodward

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Billy Florence - American Kids Spending Billions

U.S. Kids Spent $18 Billion Last Year

A telemarketer phones a home and says, ”I’d like to talk to the person who makes the final purchasing decisions for your family.” The women replies, “I’m sorry, that person is still in kindergarten and won’t be home for another hour.” The amusing story is closer to reality than some might think. American kids spent over $18 billion last year and influenced many times that amount both in stores and online.

While kids were spending $18 billion, parents spent nearly triple that amount, $58 billion, just to feed them. Parents spent more than $115 billion in other key product areas, such as food, clothing, personal-care items, entertainment, and educational reading materials. Forecasts say preschoolers aged 3 to 5, younger kids aged 6 to 8, and tweens ages 9 to 11 (a consumer group that’s nearly 36 million kids strong) are expected to represent $21.4 billion in disposable income by 2010.

Internet Shopping: Kids and tweens make up a tiny piece on the online spending pie, but that direct influence begins to expand at about age 14. Harris Interactive reports that age 14 is the threshold for online buying. The main reason shopping is not happening sooner is a basic one; parents forbid it. Even at ages 8-12, youthful consumers are spending more than three times the amount of their actual online purchases after researching the item online.

The shopping experience as a social experience can be clearly seen at ages 16-17, when we see the online spending actually dip slightly. While the average 14-year-old is spending $424 dollars on Internet shopping, the average 16-year old is spending down to $321 dollars. The 16-17 age group sees the mall as a social activity to be enjoyed with friends as much or more than a shopping event. Young drivers newly armed with licenses head out to the favorite shopping and gathering area.

Generally, the trend reverses itself at age 18 when the convenience and speed of shopping alone online replaces the social need met by shopping with friends.

Just like adults, the single most popular Internet-based teen activity is sending or reading email, with 92 percent of teens ages 12-17 participating. Pew Internet & American Life Project had similar findings to several other organizations in the area of frequency and popularity of teen online research impacting product and service purchases. Over two-thirds of youth ages 12-17 report “researching a product or service before buying it.” More than one in three has made an online purchase.

Parents’ key area of concern with their children and teens’ online activities is safety. Shopping without real web security savvy can lead to financial and other private information becoming prey for scams and other unscrupulous Internet dwellers.

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Billy Florence - Quotes from Champions

These are great quotes from different champions...

Billy Florence - Champion Favorites

The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win. Great men are not born but become great through adversity and persistence. - Fred Harteis, President Harteis International

You will never change your life until you change something you do daily. - John Maxwell, Author and Consultant

Action is the foundational key to all success. Act now. - Jody Victor, President MMP

Be the difference you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi, Activist

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. - Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States

Teamwork divides the task and doubles the success. - Orrin Woodward, President The Team

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. - John Wooden, Basketball Coach

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Billy Florence & Peggy Florence: Achievement

Billy Florence, “Edison and Abraham Lincoln are models of achievement. Enjoy their observations as we do.”

Florence Leadership Wit and Wisdom

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence:

“Three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are first, hard work; second, stick=to-itiveness; third, common sense.” – Thomas Edison

“I’m a slow walker, but I never walk back.” – Abraham Lincoln


ABOUT BILLY FLORENCE

Billy Florence is an Air Force Veteran, and Georgia Tech graduate. Mr. Florence is a successful entrepreneur. His business interests include a global technology firm, construction, retail, development, entertainment, and media – including the service business ezine, Billy Florence E-Quad News

Billy Florence and his wife, Peggy Florence reside in Georgia. They have three children, Hope Florence Wilson, Rich Florence, and Jay Florence.
Billy Florence serves on the board of multiple non-profit and philanthropic organizations, including Gospel COM (Gospelcom.net), IBOAI, and the U.S. Dream Academy.

Billy Florence Peggy Florence are members of the Independent Business Owners Assoc.

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership team includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Quixtar Diamond IBO leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI International and owns Billy Florence’ Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads legacy business group. Jody Victor is president of Markerman Productions.


Keywords: Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson Randy Haugen, Colombo DiSalvatore,

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Joe Markiewicz - Vision Leading To Invention

Joe Markiewicz, “Gail Devers, a world class runner and Olympian, understood vision. Vision is also tied to moving through nature at a slower pace.” Markiewicz explains, “The story is told of a Japanese engineer walking though a park who had the thought – that it would be wonderful to find a way to combine music with outdoor enjoyment. The result of the vision was the Walkman.”

Joe Markiewicz Vision Favorite

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.” - Gail Devers

Joe Markiewicz and Mary Beth Markiewicz are members of the IBO Association (IBOAI). Markiewicz also serves on the board of independent business owners.

Keywords: Joe Markiewicz, Mary Beth Markiewicz, Quixtar IBO

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Billy Florence - Leadership Is Key

Leadership is important if you want to build a big Quixtar Team. Sales people do not have to know how to lead people in order to be successful. But when a person becomes a Quixtar IBO and they want to build large Quixtar Teams of people, they must learn to lead...

Florence Leadership Favorites

Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. - Peter F. Drucker

Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. - Dwight Eisenhower

A leader is a dealer in hope. - Napoleon Bonaparte

About Quixtar IBO's IBOAI

“The official IBO Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America,” states Billy Florence of IBOAI.

The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor.

Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

Quixtar Diamond Leaders include Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Randy Haugen, Colombo Disalvatore and Don Wilson.

Quixtar Ron Puryear Review - Quixtar Artistry Line

Ron Puryear reports, “Independent Business Owners have made QUIXTAR’S ARTISTRY line one of the top five largest-selling prestige brands of facial skin care and cosmetics, according to Euromonitor.”

“QUIXTAR’S ARTISTRY is recognized worldwide as a leading cosmetics and skincare brand,” says Ron Puryear. “By staying on top of the latest trends, QUIXTAR’S ARTISTRY continues to prove valuable to our members, Independent Business Owners
(Quixtar IBOs), as they build their health and beauty businesses,” notes Ron Puryear.

“QUIXTAR’S ARTISTRY Colour Collections, offer the latest shades and must-have new products,” adds Puryear.

“Each season’s collection proves simplicity is the boldest statement of elegance,” notes Ron Puryear. “Collections include Minimal Chic Dual Eye and Cheek Powder and Minimal Chic Lip Sheen.”

Ron and Georgia Lee Puryear are members of the Independent Business Owners Association

IBOAI is the official trade association. The leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz who serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners (IBO’s) throughout North America.

The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

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About Billy Florence

Billy Florence is president of Florence Enterprises, Inc. Bill Florence, a patriot, Air Force Veteran and Georgia Tech graduate, is known as a brilliant business strategist, visionary, and leadership development expert. As a successful entrepreneur, Billy and Peggy Florence’s business interests include a global technology firm, construction, retail, development, entertainment, and media resources – including the information and business ezine, EQuad News. Equad news magazine adds value to people interested in e-business.

Billy Florence Serving Others

Mr. Florence serves on the board of multiple non-profit and philanthropic organizations, including Gospel COM (Gospelcom.net) and the U.S. Dream Academy. “Through innovative academic enrichment and mentoring, the U.S. Dream Academy is working to build the dreams of the children of prisoners and those failing in school,” says Billy Florence. “Plus, they provide the tools that these children need to achieve their dreams,” adds Florence.

Billy Florence is the former President of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) and continues to serve business owners around the globe through his tireless commitment to serving and protecting their business interests. “We are focused on their future and dedicated to their goals and dreams,” notes Florence. Billy is a member of the trade associations prestigious President’s Cabinet.

Billy writes regular columns on the subjects of character, business, teamwork and leadership. Visit E-Quad News Leadership Avenue and enjoy Florence leadership tips like this:

“Even the Lone Ranger wasn’t “alone.” His skilled and valuable companion, Tonto, usually saved the day.

John Maxwell reminds us that even Albert Einstein who revolutionized how we view the world with his theory of relativity understood the debt he owed to others. Einstein said, “Many times a day I realize how much my own outer and inner life is built upon the labor of my fellow men, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.”

His expertise expands beyond business borders; Billy Florence is also an avid golfer and pilots his own experimental aircraft. Married to Peggy Florence, Billy is a dedicated husband and father. The Florence family resides in Athens, GA. Billy and Peggy Florence have three children Rich Florence, Hope, and Jay.

Visit Billy Florence ezine site at www.e-quadnews.com.

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Peggy Florence & Billy Florence - Father Leaders

Billy Florence, “Being a good father and family leader is one of life’s greatest accomplishments. Fatherhood is not limited to a specific day. Leadership and fatherhood should go hand in hand. Macarthur made an excellent point of this, as you will see below.”

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence:

“By profession I am a soldier, and take pride in that fact.
But I am prouder – infinitely prouder – to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds. It is my hope that my son, when I am gone, will remember me not from the battle field but in the home repeating with him our simple daily tasks.” – Douglas Macarthur

About – Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy Florence is an Air Force Veteran and Georgia Tech graduate. Mr. Florence is a successful entrepreneur. His business interests include a global technology firm, construction, retail, development, entertainment, and media – including the service business ezine, Billy Florence E-Quad News

Billy Florence and his wife Peggy Florence reside in Athens, GA. They have three children, Hope, Rich Florence, and Jay Florence.

Billy Florence serves on the board of multiple non-profit and philanthropic organizations, including Gospel COM (Gospelcom.net), IBOAI, and the U.S. Dream Academy.

Billy Florence & Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI.

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DC International. Bill Florence owns Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harties International.


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Billy Florence TEAM Movie - Rocky Balboa

There aren't many movies that you really want to promote or encourage people to see. Many may be entertaining but few are both entertaining and also have a great message to inspire and uplift you. Everyone probably knows the character "Rocky." The Rocky movies have all been great, packed full of inspiration and hope.

The lastest movie in the series, Rocky Balboa, is no different. I'm sure there are plenty of critics for this latest Rocky movie but the fact is that this movie has a powerful message. It is a movie that you can feel good about telling others about. You leave feeling better and inspired to be a champion.

Check out this website to learn more about Rocky and see a short video from Sylvester Stallone:

www.rockyresources.com

I hope you enjoy the movie!

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IBO Don Wilson: Leaders Develop Good Thinking

Don Wilson, “One source of creative energy for business leaders is to spend time with other with complimentary thinking skills. Maxwell explains that being a bottom line thinker was a challenge for him as he was building companies. He made sure to bounce his ideas off someone whose strength was bottom line thinking.”

Don Wislon: Leadership Wit and Insight

“If you want to be a sharp thinker, be around sharp people.” – John Maxwell

Don Wilson and Nancy Wilson are members of IBOAI

IBOAI is the official trade association for Quixtar IBOs. Leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz who serve and protect the business interests of independent business owners ( IBO’s ), throughout North America.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI and owns Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harties International.

Key words: Billy Florence, DiSalvatore, Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Randy Haugen

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Billy Florence: Leaders Develop Good Thinking In Others

Billy Florence, “The legendary leader of General Electric, Jack Welch, prioritized and dedicated time weekly to developing leaders who were sound thinkers.”

Billy Florence: Leadership Wit and Wisdom

“Ninety-nine point nine percent of all employees are in the pile because they don’t think.” – Jack Welch

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI

IBOAI is the official trade association. Leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz who serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners ( IBO’s ), throughout North America.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI and owns Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harties International.

Key words: Billy Florence, DiSalvatore, Jim Janz, Don Wilson Randy Haugen

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Billy Florence - Thomas Edison Greats

Thomas Edison achieved many great things. There is much we can learn from his life. These are some of his many great quotes. You can tell from reading these that he was a man of strong work ethic. That is a quality that we can all learn from.

Billy Florence - Edison Favorites

"Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing." - Thomas Edison

"Discontent is the first necessity of progress." - Thomas Edison

"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits." - Thomas Edison

"Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration." - Thomas Edison

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Orrin Woodward - Man of Action

I read some quotes that made me think of Orrin Woodward. He is a man of action. He stays focused on his goals and puts action to his words...

"We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once." - Calvin Coolidge

"An idea not coupled with action will never get any bigger than the brain cell it occupied."- Arnold Glasow

Make the decesion to be a person of action. Don't just talk the talk. Walk the walk.

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Orrin Woodward - Where Have All the Heroes Gone?

Where have all the heroes gone? What a great question. Orrin Woodward wrote a great article that I think everyone should read. He talks about what made America a great country. Here is a little summary of the article...

"Where Have All the Heroes Gone?" was written by Orrin Woodward, founder of the Team. In the article, Orrin Woodward discusses the differences between a heroic vs. anti-heroic way of life. Orrin is concerned about the importance of our free enterprise system being taken for granted today. Without the entrepreneur who is the catalyst of growth, the free enterprise system will not work. Orrin does not expect the reader to agree with every point he makes, but he does ask that we seek the truth so that we may all grow in our understanding of what has made America such a blessed country.

Be sure to read the complete article on OrrinWoodward.com:

http://www.orrinwoodward.com/articles/Where_Have_All_the_Heroes_Gone.html

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Billy Florence - Over 40 & Planning for Retirement

I read an article that talked about people over 40 who aren't properly prepared for retirement and what they should begin to do. Of course, it said to pay off debt aggressively and ramp up savings for retirement. It also said to take advantage of Roth's.

All of these things are very important for people to do when planning for the future. But it also said to think about extending your current career and wait a little longer to retire or start a second career after retirement. There are millions of Americans who are planning to do exactly that - retire from a career and start a new one. What a perfect reason to start a business of your own while you are working. Many Americans have gone out and started a home-based business while they were still working in their career and built up an income to take care of them when they are done working their job.

It does take hard work and effort to build a business in addition to working a job but then again, it also takes hard work and effort to go start a second career after retiring from a first career.

If you are one of those Americans over 40 (or any age) and worried about being prepared for retirement, consider business ownership as an option for you.

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