My Journey as a Mom,a Wife,a Chiropractor and a Network Marketer. My Mission is to teach people about themselves, about what the human mind and body can do,about health and nutrition,how to to dream again,how our lives are made up collectively of experiences, not just things.We all have to take back our dreams,and take a breath of fresh air and realize that life is to short, enjoy your time with your Children and your partner. I speak with my mind, body and soul. I am honest and real.
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Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows and Results Show
1. Do I have a “why?”
2. Do I have “dreams?”
3. Do I have a career or job that I love?
4. Am I willing to make some changes in my life so that my goals and dreams can come true?
5. Is my retirement plan “solid?” Do I even have a retirement plan?
6. Am I financially “free?”
7. Are my children taken care of? School, activities, college?
8. Do I spend quality and quantity time with my family?
9. Do I have any clue as to what the tax advantages are for having a home based business?
10. Am I able to take a vacation anywhere or anytime I want to?
If you answered “no” to any or all of these questions, read on because we can help you turn those “no’s” into “YES’s.”
Holly and I have been together for 21 years. We are high school sweethearts. We were EMT’s together for 6 years. We are partners in every sense of the word. We are strong, positive minded people. We are willing to work “hard” to get things done so we may achieve our goals and dreams in life. And now we’re ready to make our money work for us!
Ten years ago we began our journey to Hilton Head Island, SC. The prior 5 months leading up to that journey were absolutely insane. The first big event was Holly’s graduation August 5th, 2000. Then there was a month of final preparation for our wedding on Hilton Head Island, September 9th, 2000. After spending a wonderful 10 days in Hilton Head we drove back to St. Louis so that we could pack up our apartment. In one week’s time we packed our apartment into a 25 foot Penske truck. Sean also helped 4 other friends move out of their apartments during that week too. Then we began our first very long journey (22 hours) with Sean’s car in tow behind the truck and Holly following, back to Hilton Head so that we could put our belongings in storage there. Sean still had one semester left, which he would spend doing a preceptorship with our Chiropractor back in NJ. One of our most loyal and trusted friends, Bill, from our EMT days was nice enough to meet us in Hilton Head and help us unpack the truck. Next we took what we needed and drove up to Ambler, PA where Holly’s parents were living at the time. We lived with them while Sean commuted to his “job” with our Chiropractor. It was only an hour and a half each way, 5 days a week (sarcasm). But it was an amazing experience and they were generous enough to pay Sean too. Next was Sean’s graduation, back in St. Louis of course, December 16th, 2000 in the middle of a blizzard no less. Oh, and somewhere in there we each took Part 4 of the National Board Exam, the final and most grueling part. After Sean’s graduation, we drove with his brother to his house in Chicago for a few days, which was long enough to experience a 16 inch snow storm. Then we flew back to Philly to start packing our stuff there for the final journey back to Hilton Head Island, SC. We pulled into the parking lot of our new apartment January 3, 2001. Our friend Bill was again there for us and helped us move in. And so began the next chapter in our lives.
So there we were, in a brand new place, we didn’t know a soul, but we had the best business plan in the world and of course every bank was going to throw money at us. Right? Wrong! We were turned down for a start up loan by the first 7 banks we went to. So, after lots of crying, and threats to give up and go back to NJ, we regrouped and took full time jobs locally until we could find a bank that would say “yes!” It was a difficult time. We never saw each other and our savings was dwindling, which seriously added to the stress of not getting a loan and not practicing. But when we least expected it we met a group of local doctors and investors who were planning to build a huge, state of the art Wellness Center. After meeting with them they asked us to be a part of it. They actually went to their banker and told him to give us a loan or they were taking their 7 million dollar building somewhere else. Now we were set. We had our start up loan. One of the investors was a retired dental surgeon, Roger. All we knew about him was that he was a millionaire in multi level marketing, which we knew nothing about at the time. Then, while working his “job”, Sean ruptured his L5 disc in his lower back and on the advice of the Dentist, purchased some of his company’s products. The products actually helped Sean’s back heal without surgery (it still feels great!). The immediate improvement prompted Sean to ask Roger how his business worked. He invited him to his luxurious $1.5 Million home and laid it all out for him. Sean was immediately drawn to the business model. Holly on the other hand liked the products but wasn’t really sold on the business part.
This began a period of ten years where we have had several great companies and products put in front of us. A few of those products are still used in our house every day. So, as a result, we became very product oriented. We only suggested products that we, ourselves had tested. But we weren’t real comfortable recruiting people in the beginning. Because of our various mentors, coaches, trainers and gurus we finally realized that we could be working part time on our fortune, while continuing to work full time on our “careers.”
We are very grateful that we realized that Chiropractic alone wasn’t going to get us the things in life that we wanted. We are blessed to have the things we have: Three gorgeous children, each other, a great house, two cars, a thriving practice, a wonderful school to send our children to, an amazing home based business, wonderful patients. The list goes on and on. These are just a few of the things we’ve been blessed with already. We just don’t need much more stuff in our lives. But being wealthy, in many ways, is our goal. Money is extremely important in the areas in which it works, and extremely unimportant in areas in which it doesn’t. Zig Ziglar, the great motivator, has always said, “Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the "gotta have it" scale.”
This is where our “why” comes in. Why have we chosen to pursue network marketing when we already have so much? It comes from the way that we run our practice. We came out of school with numbers in our head for what we thought would be a good volume of patients per day. These numbers probably weren’t much different than what the average graduate anticipates. But when you open a business, you don’t get an immediate flood of clients, you get a gradual trickle. Even when we opened our doors I think we were shooting for about 50 patients a day within a few years time. But it was because of that “trickle” that our mindset changed. For us, in the beginning, when our schedule book wasn’t full, we spent more time with the patients that were coming in because we had it to give. And with eyes wide open we realized that these people were getting better really fast. They were telling us on a daily basis that we were the best chiropractors they had ever been to. So very early on we made a commitment to spend 30 minutes with every patient, every single time they come in. And we haven’t budged from that commitment. It’s the main thing that separates us from ALL of the competition. The relationship that is built when you spend that much time with someone is strong and everlasting. For the patients that have stuck with us all these years we have an almost “family like” relationship. What this has done though is limit the number of patients we can see in one day. If I go straight through from 9-6 without stopping I can see 18 patients. And I’ve done that a thousand times. Most chiropractors will see 18 in three hours. So because of the “low volume” practice we have chosen to operate, we will never generate “wealth.” Our practice will not make us “wealthy.” It covers our expenses and leaves us with a little at the end, but it’s not going to give us the things we really want in life. This is why we have chosen to pursue network marketing. Actually you could say that network marketing found us. But when it called we listened and we accepted it as a legitimate way to become “wealthy.”
For us to be “wealthy” we want to have more “experiences” in our lives. Experiences that are so memorable that they become etched into our minds, never to be forgotten. Experiences with our family, now while they’re young enough to really appreciate them. Experiences with our friends, who don’t live nearby, and who’ve been so busy with their own lives that we haven’t gotten together in years. It’s the collection of our experiences that defines us. We have 4 poster boards full of pictures that represent the experiences that we’re going to have as a result of this home based business :
1. Being able to see all of the kid’s games, recitals and events or just helping them with their homework.
2. Being able to donate monetarily and physically to our chosen beneficiaries like Make a Wish Foundation, Hilton Head Heroes, Habitat for Humanity, CODA, The Family Health and Birth Center of Savannah, and our church St. Gregory the Great.
3. College funds set up for our children.
4. Retirement funds set up for us.
5. Trips to: Hawaii, Williamsburg, the National Aquarium in Atlanta, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Arcadia National Park, the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco, Sydney Aquarium, Underwater World in Singapore, Washington D.C., The Homestead, The Greenbriar, The High Hampton Inn in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Great Smokey Mountain National Park, The Biltmore Estate, The Grove Park Inn, Londolozi Game Reserve in South Africa to name a few.
So the question is, ARE YOU FINACIALLY FREE? Go back now and read the questions we asked you in the beginning out loud. Would you like to be able to answer “yes” to all of these questions? We are going to help 5 people become millionaires in the next 2 years. Do you want to know how?
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Need to back up to when I was a EMT
This started a new phase in my life. As an EMT I had a new part time paid job. I worked part time Friday nights and Saturday early shift 4:30 am, with you guessed it my now husband Sean! We were a team, we counted on each other, this made us so strong. Our paid job, was a good job too. In the summers I worked full time, and during school part time. The things I didn't like were going into prisons to get the inmates who were sick, and working non-emergency transport in and out of about 50 nursing homes. The smell never leaves your memory. I did this a total of 6 years. This experience set me up to be a great compassionate doctor. And when I get a chance after my kids are grown, I want to do it again.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
How I became a Chiropractor
When I was in 8th grade, my mom had a graduation party for my Uncle and my Aunt, who had both just graduated Logan Chiropractic College. Well I thought that was pretty neat, so that's what I wanted to do. I was young and very naive. But I did understand what a chiropractor did, so I thought that counted. But then when I was 15 my mom got a job as a CA with a Chiropractor in Medford N.J. So I started going to him, and realized that my "funny walk" was getting better, and my allergies were getting better. At 15 I also met my now husband, (Dr.SeanMatteo)who also went to a Chiropractor in Cherry Hill NJ. in the basement of a dentist office. I watched him get adjusted and realized how different he was compared to my uncle, aunt, and my Chiropractor. This was getting interesting. I continued on in High School, told everyone of my friends, teachers and family that I was going to be a Chiropractor. I took all the Science classes, but I was horrible at math. But I decided that being a Chiropractor was a dream of mine, and I was going to do it. I continued with Chiropractic care through out High School and my mom continued to work for him for 10 more years. Looking back on it now I can remember never getting sick, I remember having more energy, and being very happy. So my math grades were not good, so I looked into community college in our county and saw they had a Pre-med/pre-Chiropractic program so I decided to do go there. Organic Chemistry was by far my hardest class I ever took in my life. The class was dedicated to Chemistry majors. It was a turning point for me, I had a 40% during midterms, I had two more exams to make it or break it. The the next class offered was the following year, because the spring was Organic II, which would have put me back 1 years time. So I dug down so deep and studied and recorded every lecture, listened and wrote out every word she said and passed Organic Chem. with a C+. You needed a C or better for Chiropractic College. For me Organic Chem II was much easier, I just repeated all my steps, to get myself out of there. Then after two years I went to Rutger's University and grauated with my Bioloical Science Degree, (oh yes I beat Sean with Calculus I got a A, just had to say that because anyone who knows my husband, he is the type that can go to class, listen, learn and then Ace a test, me had to study, study, study and would get either the same grade or a 1/2 grade lower than him). Then of to Logan Chiropractic College. This was a synopsis, tomorrow Blog I will tell you Why I chose Logan Chiropractic College.
Inspired like so many by "Julie and Julia"
Inspired like so many by "Julie and Julia"
Like so many I became inspired by "Julie and Julia", to start writing a blog. I have felt the need to write for some time. There are so many thoughts about what I'm going to write on rolling in my head. I want to be perfectly clear about who I am before I tell you how I got to be the person I am, and the unknown of who I will become in the future. I am a dedicated "Mommy" of three little people, 1, 3,and 5. I am married to my high school Sweetheart, who I have known for 21 years! I am a Chiropractor and the Co-Owner of Matteo Family Chiropractic, Inc. I believe in Network Marketing, I am part of Trump Network, Richway, and Nikken. I am a very highly motivated person, positive, and love being Happy! I believe you have to take charge of your life, no one hands you things. I Love Challenges. So many people over the years have said you should write that down, so I will. I am going to take you back to my past to bring you into my future, on this wonderful journey called LIFE. We all evolve, we all have the power in our minds to change the path in Life. I believe my Journey can help so many people. Again being perfectly clear, I will take you on a journey, and also I will post different blogs about a variety of things that will help you with Health, Family, Finances and Life. I am excited as I go through this process to see this journey unfold. I hope you will join me, and learn as I will
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Why Robert T. Kiyosaki and Donald Trump Recommend Network Marketing
Why Robert T. Kiyosaki and Donald Trump Recommend Network Marketing
I was searching for an old issue of Success Magazine featuring a network marketing company when I found an article about network marketing written by Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump.
The featured article goes like this, Trump/Kiyosaki: Why We Recommend Network Marketing and it was published by Success Magazine on April 2007.
The article caught my attention because I know Robert Kiyosaki because of his best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad. I also have a collection of his books. Donald Trump was his co-author in this article.
I became interested in that article because I was wondering why these two business giants recommend network marketing.
Robert Kiyosaki said he was against network marketing when he first heard about it. But after opening his eyes, he began to see advantages that few other business opportunities offer. He said that Network Marketing is the industry for people who want to change their lives.
Network Marketing Is a B-Quadrant Business
In the Cashflow Quadrant, the second book in the Rich Dad series of books, Robert Kiyosaki discusses the four quadrants. The four quadrants are the following;
E- for employees
S- for self - employed
B - for business owner
I - for investor
He recommends a network marketing business if we are in E or S quadrants and we want to change to B quadrant, because many network marketing companies provide personal - development , necessary skills, and attitude training to be successful in B quadrant.
According to him, a true network marketing business is the exact opposite of a traditional business model because a real network marketing business is designed to bring you to the top and not keep you at the bottom. A true network marketing company does not succeed unless it brings people to the top.
In his book Cashflow Quadrant, he further stressed that he endorse any network marketing company that is first committed to developing you as a human being, more than developing you as a salesperson.
The following are points worth mentioning about network marketing:
1. Tax break increase. If you start a network marketing business in your spare time while keeping your regular job, you will begin to gain the tax advantages. A person with part-time business can take more tax deductions than employees can. Of course it is important to consult and check it with CPA for exact rulings about your tax situation.
2. Meet like-minded people. We have a saying that goes like this, "Birds of the same feather, flock together." This is also true in network marketing. We can meet people with the same interest and share a common goal. It is important that we surround ourselves and mingle with people with the same aspirations.
3. Give yourself time. Becoming successful does not happen in just a flick of an eye. It always take time. It requires dedication and patient on the part of a person.
4. Network marketing companies are patient.The beauty of a network marketing companies is that it will invest in you. Many network marketing companies provide trainings for its independent distributors because they want you to become successful. Because if you will not become successful, their business will not also become successful. After all, their goal should be brought you to the top and not keep you at the bottom.
5. Leverage the systems already in place. You will not find it hard to create a new system because the system is already built and proven.
On the other hand, Donald Trump pointed out the following about network marketing:
1. It requires an entrepreneurial spirit, focus and perseverance.
2. Network marketing is inherently social.
3. Network marketing has proven itself to be a viable and rewarding source of income.
Donald Trump also advises to do your research and put everything you've got into your product. He added that genuine enthusiasm is hard to beat and the odds will be with you.
For more information about this, I highly recommend you take your time to read the book CashFlow Quadrant and find a copy of Success Magazine Volume 3 Issue 4 April 2007.
In conclusion, network marketing is generally a good business for those people who want more out of their lives and become in a B Quadrant.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Inspired like so many by "Julie and Julia"
Like so many I became inspired by "Julie and Julia", to start writing a blog. I have felt the need to write for some time. There are so many thoughts about what I'm going to write on rolling in my head. I want to be perfectly clear about who I am before I tell you how I got to be the person I am, and the unknown of who I will become in the future. I am a dedicated "Mommy" of three little people, 1, 3,and 5. I am married to my high school Sweetheart, who I have known for 21 years! I am a Chiropractor and the Co-Owner of Matteo Family Chiropractic, Inc. I believe in Network Marketing, I am part of Trump Network, Richway, and Nikken. I am a very highly motivated person, positive, and love being Happy! I believe you have to take charge of your life, no one hands you things. I Love Challenges. So many people over the years have said you should write that down, so I will. I am going to take you back to my past to bring you into my future, on this wonderful journey called LIFE. We all evolve, we all have the power in our minds to change the path in Life. I believe my Journey can help so many people. Again being perfectly clear, I will take you on a journey, and also I will post different blogs about a variety of things that will help you with Health, Family, Finances and Life. I am excited as I go through this process to see this journey unfold. I hope you will join me, and learn as I will!