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I just finished reading the Blair Singer book: The ABC’s of Building a Business Team That Wins. It was a very interesting read, the gist of it is that all successful teams have a Code of Honor that they live by. In the book Blair details how to develop a great Code, how to get all team members to abide by the code, and the importance of everyone agreeing to “call” each other on code violations.
One of the key lessons taught in Robert Kiyosaki’s works is that business is a team sport. When we go to school we are taught how to be Employees. We can’t collaborate with others, that is called “cheating.” We compete with each others as individuals. Some of us are fortunate enough to have the experience of playing on a team in sports, but how many of us recognize how essential it is to have team support in life?
In our real estate investing courses, one of the key points we hear over and over again is the importance of a Power Team. Power Team Power Team Power Team. Over and over again! It can drive you crazy, but repetition is one of the keys to learning.
Point being, without a Team, it will be very difficult if not impossible to survive on the right side of the Quadrant. That is, as an Investor or Business owner. To make that transition, and develop a Team, will require pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, at least for most people.
I am fortunate to have some key members on my Power Team. First and foremost is my wife Amanda! We also have a great CPA, two good attorneys (so far!), a fantastic Estate Manager for our Second Life business, and great upline and downline team members in our network marketing business.
By surrounding ourselves with so many positive people, we are able to accomplish more than we otherwise could. We are also able to avoid mistakes we would otherwise have made. One of my favorite concepts from Kiyosaki is – if you are the smartest person on your team, you are in trouble!
Look to surround yourself with people who are better than you, who inspire you to do more and to become a better person yourself.
I thought it was curious that at the end of Blair Singer’s book there is an offer of several free tests, tips, and articles that will “take yourself and your team to the next level” – but they point to a dead domain name! I called Blair’s office and they suggested all the information can probably be found on one of his other websites. Sure enough, I found the team diagnostic test, which gave me the following results:
“Based on your personal score, this is your overall grade:
A – You are an incredible team player. (If you are telling the truth!)
Based on the total of your team’s score, this is your team’s overall grade:
A – Awesome team. I’m coming to your workshop!
After comparing the results of your team’s answers and your answers, this is our assessment:
You are an honest team member regardless of the team’s scores.”
Yay for my team, right?! hehe
Unfortunately, at the bottom of the email, and also from the website, there is a link pointing back to the dead domain! It takes all of about 30 seconds to forward a domain name. I told that to the nice lady at Blair’s office, and I also sent Blair a note on Twitter. I’m curious to see how quickly they will fix that issue.
Amanda and I were fortunate enough to see Blair speak at the Rich Dad Forum in February, so I don’t doubt that he is a man of integrity. However, perhaps it is time he took a break from his schedule to assess his own team’s Code of Honor….
Coincidentally or not, today is also the launch of our friend Brian Owens‘ new website. Earlier this year we went through an 8 week training program with Brian. We learned a TON about affiliate marketing, and we created from scratch 5 review websites. We also earned a few hundred dollars in comissions, and even sold one of the sites for $300!
Remember how in an earlier post I wrote about the PIGs that shall set you free? Well with Brian’s help we now have four active PIGs that will bring in a couple hundred dollars a month on auto-pilot, without us having to do another thing except cash the checks. Love it!
Here’s hoping that you build successful teams in all aspects of your life, and that you develop your own Code of Honor that will help you thrive.
Have fun, and good luck!
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