Leadership Lessons From Walt Disney
Written by JT on December 30, 2009
Earlier this year my family and I took a trip to Disneyland. It was nice to get back to Southern California for a few days, and we had the pleasure of having Mia’s folks join us for the trip.
It was the first time our daughter, Callie, had been to “The Happiest Place On Earth”, and our son Maximus (then 15-months old) was enjoying his maiden voyage as well.
I want to share 3 valuable lessons it took away from Walt Disney as I visited his amusement park.
Lesson 1: Continually upgrade, grow and build.
My two favorite rides when I was a kid were Space Mountain and The Haunted Mansion. When we visited the park in September, BOTH rides were closed. I was bummed.
But the employees of the park did a great job of enthusiastically talking about how those rides are the crown jewels of their upcoming Halloween extravaganza, and were being upgraded for their big celebration.
What did that do for me, the customer?
1.) It immediately took the frustration out of my experience, because I couldn’t help but feel the Disney employee’s genuine enthusiasm.
2.) It made me want return the following month for the big Halloween bash. Gone was my initial annoyance; that was replaced by a sense of anticipation for the future. I wanted to be there, dammit! That is great for business.
Lesson 2: Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For The Sale
From the time you show up to the park until the moment you leave, Disney is constantly selling you. You have the option to show up an hour early; when you do, you are given access to the shops, the Disney characters (gotta get a picture with Mickey!), and of course food and drinks.
You get another opportunity at this when the park closes. All the shops and restaurants are open for an additional hour “for you convenience”. Why? So you can focus on enjoying the park, the rides, and the experience. Sure. But because the rides are closed, and you (and your kids) are far from ready to leave at that point.
The impeccable cleanliness of the grounds, outstanding customer service and perceived value of the product creates an incredible immersion of joy. You almost feel obligated to purchase a souvenir before you leave just so you can take a piece of the experience home with you.
Point here is that Disney is not at all afraid to ask for the sale. They have made a staggering fortune from professionally, confidently, and consistently selling in an almost-elegant fashion.
Lesson 3: Attitude Is Everything
I swear there must be something in the water at Disneyland. Every employee presents a professional, upbeat, and gracious attitude, seemingly every second of the day. I like to think I’m pretty good at picking up on things like this, and I can tell you that in the 3 days we were in hte park, I never once picked up on a bad attitude, fatigue, annoyance, unhappiness, or displeasure from a single Disney employee. And it was all genuine.
How do you get EVERY employee to project an attitude like that?
1.) Create a culture of quality. That means “service first” thinking. In a business like Disney’s you have to serve the customer, and over-deliver the quality.
2.) Total belief in the brand. I doubt any human being, regardless of their level of mental toughness or physical fitness could wear a fuzzy duck/mouse/dog/bear suit in 80-plus degree heat for hours on end, kids pestering you for photos, and the same Its-A-Small-World-After-All music playing over and over (and over) in your head and stay happy unless they had total belief in the brand and the mission.
3.) Money Could Not Be The Only Focus. Money is great, and money is important, but it cannot be the sole motivator for entrepreneurs. Walt Disney passionately loved his work, and that energy transcends time and permeates its way into every member of the Disney staff.
Strive to have that level of influence in your business, too.
I could write a book on my trip to Disneyland; it was that profound. As a kid, I loved it for the wonder and magic. As an entrepreneur I loved it for the unbelievable attention to detail and world-class professionalism. It was a real treat to witness a top-notch organization operate at such a high level.
If you have the chance to get to any Disney park, definitely go. Take notes, learn all you can, and remember Walt Disney’s quote:
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
~JT
Billionaire’s Too-Good-To-Refuse Offer Expires Fri, Aug 7
Written by JT on August 6, 2009
Dear Fellow Investors and Opportunity Seekers,
JT DeBolt here. It isn’t every day that I hear an interview with a person who went from absolute poverty to making a billion bucks. Yet that’s exactly what you’re about to hear yourself.
I have had SO many requests for the replay of Dave Stech’s interview with self-made Billionaire, Bill Bartmann, that I’m including the replay link here for you and your friends/colleagues that weren’t so lucky to hear it next week. It’s entitled:
How to Buy Bad Debt for Pennies on the Dollar AND… MAKE A TON OF MONEY!
You see, Bill has been buying bank owned assets and loans since 1986 when he and his wife, Kathy, started from their kitchen table with a $13,000 loan from the bank, and made over 3.5 Billion dollars in 10 year! Below is the replay link (recording of the webinar) where Bill teaches us all HOW to profit from this awesome financial recession!
http://myaveditorbusiness.s3.amazonaws.com/videoediting/DaveStech/DaveStechInterviewwithBillBartmann070109/index.html
And here’s the registration site for more information on Bill’s upcoming 2-day event on August 15-16 in Palm Springs. If you’re serious, it’s almost sold out, so act now.
www.BillAndDaveNOW.com
Oh, I almost forgot. Here’s what Bill covers in the interview (click replay link above to see and hear it):
• How this business can be launched with NO start up cash required
• How to identify non-performing assets to purchase
• The 5 steps to purchasing loans for pennies on the dollar
• How to borrow the money from the bank to purchase loans
• Why this opportunity has a two year time span to capitalize on
• How Bill bought his first box of loans for $13,000 and a decade later had a net worth of more than $3.5 Billion.
And finally, Bill has just agreed to TWO too-good-to-refuse BONUS OFFERS for those that register by this Friday, 8/7 at www.BillAndDaveNOW.com! All you have to do is email Bill and Dave at stech.dave@gmail.com after you’ve registered, and they’ll send:
1. BONUS #1 – a free copy of Bill’s Billionaire video, Nine Steps to Achieve ANY Goal. Bill sold LOTS of copies of this for $97. AND…
2. BONUS #2 – a free copy of Bill’s Billionaire workbook, The Self Esteem Workbook. Bill sold LOTS of these workbooks for $500!
I think that covers it. If you’re serious (not curious) about making money and have any other questions, don’t hesitate to email Dave at stech.dave@gmail,com, but do it ASAP.
JT
P.S. It’s up to YOU to decide if you’re going to allow THE economy to negatively impact you, or capitalize on THE economy and be one of the 10 million new millionaires that Forbes Magazine predicts will be created from THE current economic meltdown. It’s up to YOU!
Again, here’s the replay and the registration site for more info.
Replay Link
http://myaveditorbusiness.s3.amazonaws.com/videoediting/DaveStech/DaveStechInterviewwithBillBartmann070109/index.html
Website for more information and registration:
www.BillAndDaveNOW.com
Enjoy Palm Springs!
Posted in: Wealth Creation Webinars
How Billionaires are Capitalizing Today (part 3 of 3)
Written by JT on July 29, 2009
You’ve probably seen many books on the topic of becoming a millionaire. They have titles like The Millionaire Mind, The Millionaire Next Door, and Weekend Millionaire Mindset.
But what about billionaires? You may be interested to know that more than 2,300 people have won an Olympic Gold Medal, but only 1,125 people have become billionaires.
Of course, this group of 1,125 people includes people who had major help along the way. Many were born with it, inherited it, or had every advantage while growing up.
Then there’s the guy that Dave Stech will be interviewing this Wednesday night – Bill Bartmann. Bill became a self-made billionaire after being in terrible circumstances. In the Part 1 and Part 2 emails I sent you, I told you a little about him.
What I forgot to mention is that he had a pet dog, not to be his play buddy, but to keep the rats off him at night. Yet he started with nothing and went on to become a billionaire in the 80s – yes, during a recession like we’re in TODAY!
So do you think Bill just might know a thing or two about how to make a ton of money again in THIS economy? Well, guess what – he said the opportunity this time is MUCH bigger. If you haven’t heard Bill speak before, you MUST attend this Wednesday’s webinar and you’ll hear an everyday guy teach us how to profit from this awesome financial recession.
Do yourself and your family a favor and learn how.
Register NOW!
How to Buy Bad Debt for Pennies on the Dollar AND… MAKE A TON OF MONEY!
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm PST / 9:30pmEST
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/580304849
Oh, and Bill has what he calls his three “Billionaire Attitudes.” They are not tricks or gimmicks, but specific ways of looking at the world. You will hear all three of these Billionaire Attitudes on the webinar this Wednesday night.
Just so you know, they’re not the “same old same old” advice to “work hard,” or “do the thing you love.” You will not be able to guess what they are. But by the end of the call, you’ll understand why he became so astonishingly successful after he applied them.
The very best news is that YOU will be able to apply these Billionaire Attitudes to your own situation. But it can’t happen if you’re not on the call!
Again, it’s this Wednesday night the 29th, and it’s easy to register below and receive the conference phone number and webinar access code. You can even call in from your cell phone and listen if you’re not in front of you computer.
Register NOW!
How to Buy Bad Debt for Pennies on the Dollar AND… MAKE A TON OF MONEY!
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30pm PST / 9:30pmEST
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/580304849
And finally…
As I mentioned in my Part 1 of 3 email to you, literally hundreds of billions of dollars in loans are available to purchase by everyday people for pennies on the dollar. The cash flow in this arena is lucrative and abundant. In fact, it only takes 60-90 days to produce cash flow!
And there’s one more thing; Bill is looking for 100 people who want to partner with a self-made Billionaire and work side by side with him in this business.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, which Bill will discuss further on the call.
You are absolutely going to love this call! Last chance – Register NOW!
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/580304849
See you then,
JT DeBolt
P.S. BTW, Bill will be sending out a SPECIAL BONUS, The 9 Steps to Achieve Any Goal, at the end of the webinar for those that: 1) register for the webinar, 2) call in at the beginning, and 3) listen to the end. So make sure you call in and stay on – the call will be worth it anyway but the bonus is gravy!
P.P.S. Also, if you didn’t read my “Part 1 of 3” email, Dave plans to “grill Bill” on the webinar to get the hard core truth about this business. Here’s what Dave plans to get Bill to spill the beans on:
• How this business can be launched with NO start up cash required
• How to identify non-performing assets to purchase
• The 5 steps to purchasing loans for pennies on the dollar
• How to borrow the money from the bank to purchase loans
• Why this opportunity has a two year time span to capitalize on
• How Bill bought his first box of loans for $13,000 and a decade later had a net worth of more than $3.5 Billion.
So be on the webinar Wednesday night!
Posted in: Wealth Creation Webinars
Welcome To The World Max!
Written by JT on June 4, 2009
I am so happy and grateful to welcome the arrival of my son, Maximus Jeremy DeBolt to the world! Baby Max was born at 9:13 a.m. on Monday, 2 June 2008. He weighed in at 7 pounds and 2 ounces, measuring 20 and 3/8 inches long. My lovely wife, Mia was (IS!) awesome!!! I am so grateful to share this gift with you.
I hope everyone can feel the overflowing love and joy I feel everyday!
~JT
www.JTDeBolt.com
Posted in: Performance Collection
What I Learned From Michael Jordan’s PR Rep
Written by JT on February 17, 2008
You will never believe what I learned this weekend from a Hollywood producer, Wall Street business strategist, real estate tycoon, and Micheal Jordan’s PR representative. Stay tuned and discover what I learned from some of the most powerful entrepreneurs you will ever meet. You CANNOT afford to miss it, so check back soon…
~JT
Posted in: Performance Collection
