Thomas "Champs" LeBlanc
Entrepreneur and Certified Law of Attraction Trainer and Coach
"I work with "Champs" every day. My Passion is to Help Release the Champion Within You.""
Tom's Success Quotes
"Law of Attraction: We Attract what we focus on... whether good or bad, whether wanted or unwanted."
"We don't get what we want in life.... We get what we BELIEVE we can have or achieve."
"Since Beliefs are thousands of times stronger than Desires,we must BELIEVE we can do something more than we WANT to do it."
Law of Attraction is like Gravity... in that it is at work.. whether we know it or not... whether we believe it or not... whether we understand it or not."
"We must be dreamers AND doers to succeed."
"'Attraction Marketing' ... Attracting people who are eagerly looking for the "value" you are offering."
"The best way to learn to do what you want to do is by doing what you want to do."
"Whether we look for the positive or the negative in others we will ALWAYS find it.."
"Success is Worth the Effort"
"Learn to Release the Champion within you."
"Winning, in Business, is largely a Mental Game."
"Struggle is Good Consider the Butterfly."
"Want to be successful? Instead of looking for a company or a product... look for a leader who can guide you to the success you desire."
"If all you have is a Dream to succeed in a business.... go to sleep and dream about it because it will not happen unless you apply consistent action to the dream."
"If anyone ever tells you they wrote a book about procrastination... don't believe them."
"Never try to write a book. It's overwhelming. Instead... just write a chapter... then another... and another... then put them all together. Any difficult project can done by taking small steps."
"The road to success is paved with failures along the way. Develop the heart of a champion and you will reach your dreams."
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“How To Start an Advertising Agency Business
in a Work-From-Home Environment”
I bring this to you in my continuing effort to make my readers aware
of low cost ways to generate an income from home.
If you look at today’s economy you will know that people are penny-pinching. In fact… even businesses are pinching pennies. More often than not their advertising budgets get cut first. Things have changed and business owners are making cutbacks. And one of the first things to get slashed is the advertising budget. While monthly advertising costs of several thousand dollars, in the days of prosperity, was acceptable – today’s business owners are no longer willing to pay what they used to pay for advertising.
Today’s business owners are looking for cheaper advertising alternatives. They are looking for more affordable ways to get their message out to attract business. This has created a huge opportunity for business-minded individuals to meet the need.
Marketing experts say that the advertising budget is the last place that should be cut but it is often the first place that is slashed. The second you start cutting off your advertising budget… guess what? You have just cut off your business’s legs for growth. We see this all the way down from Fortune 500 companies to home based businesses and Mom and Pop conventional businesses. Most people will agree that Advertising is the key to the success of ANY business. This is true for MLM, network marketing, direct sales, and all conventional brick and mortar businesses.
There is an urgent NEED for more affordable advertising for struggling businesses. If you are the kind of person who likes to find needs and fill them this could be a way for you to have a positive influence while generating an income from home.
Technology has made it possible for home business entrepreneurs to fill the need by providing affordable advertising that works. How much do you think business owners would appreciate you if you could provide effective advertising at a fraction of the cost they are accustomed to paying? Modern technology, which is accessible to most, can offer viable and much-needed solutions that can literally save many businesses.
It involves being mentored and trained in the following:
building of an effective marketing plan
learning to offer more affordable cutting-edge ways to promote businesses (local or distant)
using technology to get the job done
When you learn how to accomplish the above you will be in a position to market your advertising services to ANY industry– whether they are local or across the country.
And, believe it or not, it is possible to gain access to the software and get step-by-step training for an affordable investment.
I believe that the first road is responsible for the 97% failure rate in the
Home Business Industry.
I also believe that the second road can help us to become part of people’s SOLUTIONS
instead of ADDING TO THEIR PROBLEMS.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference.” – American poet Robert Frost (1875-1963)
We all have choices. In this Industry there’s the well-worn almost an auto-pilot course of a road called: Hype – False Promises – False Expectations – It’s Easy – I’ll do all the work for you – All you have to do is Join… Unfortunately… This road is traveled the most.
There’s another road that is known for being one that is paved with Integrity – Practicality – Realistic Hope and Expectations – Honesty – Accountability – Mutually Beneficial Relationships…This road is by far Less Traveled. Because of this fact, and it’s a pretty well-kept Secret…
It has to be blazed by the visionaries, the brave, and the ones that know that this road alone guarantees the arrival to the desired Destination – Personal Freedom & Independence for all who are not easily guided off its path.
The choice facing you and I today is this… Which road will I be traveling on today?
Identify for yourself the road you’ve been traveling on, and make sure it’s the one that will get you to your Destination.
The one that will get you to where you want to arrive – has already been tested and proven – over time by literally 1,000’s to be foolproof – if implemented.
The funny thing is – it’s not an obvious Choice to consider – initially. It isn’t very worn and that’s sometimes puzzling at first.
The reason why it’s not very worn is because… It takes people joined together – looking out for the best interest of others – taking slow and deliberate – tested and proven steps – consistently over a period of time – to arrive at the desired destination.
You see the grass is greener on the best road, because it happens to grow there due to the fact it’s traveled less.
It isn’t mainstream.
It does take skill to travel this road, and at a pace that actually protects the path by being worn completely away in the process. You know, from those racing through it – by themselves – at others expense.
Those that choose to go it alone, even on the right path – only end up being lost and off track because they failed to realize the importance of sticking together, and looking out for the best interest of the others they came across in their travels. Those only out for themselves get lost and frustrated because they were bent on – trying to climb over and knock down everyone else – because they were in it for themselves and in a big hurry – looking out for only themselves.
Traveling the right road, the one less traveled – will make all the difference in your Business and in your Life! What a way to make a living!
“With a 95% failure rate we need to look at
what everyone else is doing and do the opposite.”
Tom LeBlanc, Coach/Trainer
REASON #1: They work on the business More than on Themselves.Usually marketers jump into “working” the business while neglecting the importance of “working” on themselves. In order to attract leaders you must first learn to be a leader. In order to attract people with confidence and power you must first develop confidence and personal power. Marketers must work on their Mindset and their Belief system before they can be successful in any business. These are topics for another blog post. Let me give you one example: Have you heard it said that “We have good scripts.” Did you know that you can use the exact words as I use and yet get negative results… because it doesn’t matter WHAT you say but HOW you say it. If your company or team does not take this kind of personal development seriously the deck is stacked against you.
REASON #2: They do not have a working knowledge of The Law of Attraction. In a nutshell the Law of Attraction can be described as “We Become a Powerful Magnet for Attracting Whatever We Focus on… Whether Good or Bad / Wanted or Unwanted.”As a dual-certified Law of Attraction Coach/Trainer I teach my Empower Team members how to use the Law of Attraction. Did you know that you are already using the Law of Attraction in your business and in your life? It operates in everyone’s life.. however, usually randomly. One must learn how to use the Law of Attraction DELIBERATELY to attract more of what they want and less of what they don’t want. If you don’t like the results you are getting you can learn to RESET your results.
REASON #3: They don’t understand the skill of Goal Setting. Did you know goals have four distinguishing characteristics that make them powerful? Here they are:
A GOAL must be clear.
It must have a time limit (If not… it is only a dream or fantasy.)
It must have a Plan or a map that keeps you on course.
You must be Working on the plan.
REASON #4: They want to present their program far too soon in the conversation.How can we possibly tell a prospect that we have “just the thing for them,” when we don’t even know what they want or need? Who is the only person that knows what they want and need?… them. First, we must ask questions to uncover their wants and needs. Then we can know if our solution is right for them. When we present it we can explain it in terms of what they said they wanted or needed… telling them how our solution can satisfy their needs.
REASON #5: They do not know the basics of personality styles.Have you ever noticed that some people love details while others just want the “Big Picture?” When you understand the differences in personality styles or learning styles you can give the people more of what they can relate to. Have you ever given a “Big Picture” person a bunch of endless details? How long did it take for them to lose interest and run the other way? In this blog I have addressed the four personality styles in some detail. Refer to them in the “Personality Styles” category in the right sidebar when you finish reading this post.
REASON #6: They don’t know the difference between “Hot Buttons” and “Heart Buttons.”I learned this from my friend Michael Oliver. Remember, It does not matter WHAT people want that is important. What is important is WHY they want it. For example, “Financial Freedom” may be a “Hot Button.” But the “Heart Button” is why they want financial freedom. It might be because they want to spend more quality time with their grandchildren. Heart buttons are all about inner emotions and feelings.
REASON #7: They don’t understand the difference between features, advantages and benefits.And they think that they need to tell all about all the features. Let me tell you a story to illustrate this: When I operated my physical therapy private practice a photocopier salesman showed me a new copy machine. When he told me about the speed I was impressed. When he told me about the ease of use I was ready to buy. He kept talking and talking and talking until he finally said… “And another really cool thing that it does is sorts and collates.” At that point I stopped him and said, “I will NEVER use that feature. I changed my mind. I don’t want this unit anymore.” There is a tendency for us as marketers to TALK TOO MUCH! When we do we can talk our way out of a sale. It’s always better to give too little information instead of too much.
Tom LeBlanc is a certified Law of Attraction coach/trainer. He empowers business builders to beat the odds of failure in the home business world. He is creating The Empower Team, which is a training ground for people to gain confidence and power and communications skills in a business environment.
Health Care for an Aging Population
The Crisis, the Need and the Opportunity
The Crisis
American society faces a looming crisis of unprecedented size and consequence. 77 million aging baby-boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964), who comprise slightly more than 26% of the U.S. population, are nearing retirement. When the boomers begin retiring in 2011, they will represent the largest generation of retirees in American history.
An unfortunate fact of aging is that the older people get, the more they consume in the way of health care resources. They suffer from functional declines due to an assortment of age-related illnesses, and they’re more prone to injury-producing accidents. At a time when their medical needs are becoming more frequent, their recovery times are taking longer. The net effect is to place more stress on the health care system.
Hospitals, health care professionals, private insurance programs, federal programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, state assistance programs, extended-care facilities and other components of the health care infrastructure are already overburdened by increasing demand. As a result, health care costs are rising, and the problem will only get worse in the future.
A shortage of health care resources not only contributes to higher health care costs, but to a decline in the quality of health care services, too. Perhaps most devastated by the sharp rise in costs are those who privately fund their health care – for many of them, rising costs are nothing short of catastrophic.
The elder care crisis, as it’s often called, is not just a medical problem. It’s not just a corporate problem, or an employer problem. It’s not just a government problem, or a Social Security problem. It is, in every respect, society’s problem, because every member of society will, in some way, be affected by it.
The Need
Out of every crisis arises a need; every need creates an opportunity. Now that the elder care crisis is upon us and the long-term care system is struggling to meet demands, our aging population urgently needs many new adult foster care facilities to help ease the burden and avert disaster.
Medicare and Medicare supplemental policies subsidize acute medical care, but they do not support long-term care. Long-term care options include nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, residential care facilities and adult foster homes. Costs for these vary, but can exceed $5000 per month.
Except in cases where care is provided by family members, adult foster homes are, by far, the least expensive long-term care option available to the elderly. They provide a home-like environment, interesting activities, diet and medication management, and other amenities and benefits. Because adult foster care costs significantly less than other options, it minimizes the financial impact for many.
Sometimes, state assistance programs help with the financial burden. In these cases, residents pay a portion of their social security benefits to the care facility, and the state picks up the tab for the balance.
The long-term health care crisis will worsen until the demand for care facilities is met. For this reason, the crisis can be viewed as an opportunity for enterprising, motivated people who have the desire, ability and resources to provide adult foster care services.
The Opportunity
Long-term care requirements create a need for long-term care facilities, which, in turn, results in long-term opportunities for adult foster care providers and substitute caregivers. At a time when many families are finding additional sources of income essential to survival, those who provide adult foster care have discovered that it makes an attractive alternative to more traditional income-producing methods.
Starting an adult foster home is not difficult; however, your home must be approved for adult foster care by the state licensing authority, and caregivers must meet minimum requirements. State licensing authorities provide various training programs and monthly training seminars to support foster home care providers. Oregon’s adult foster home “boot camp” training is called EQC (Ensuring Quality Care).
To qualify for a license, prospective adult foster home care providers must successfully complete the EQC training program and pass a test. Although a CNA, LPN, RN or PT certification would be an asset, you can establish an adult foster home without a medical degree or a license to practice medicine.
Apart from emotional and spiritual gratification and hefty financial rewards, there are definite tax advantages, not to mention the satisfaction of self-employment. Adult foster care is one home-based business that really works.
In future chapters we’ll address every aspect of starting an adult foster home. We’ll show you how to start your business, get your home approved, get licensed and how to attract your first clients. Then, we’ll suggest some ways you can expand your operation, and give you some ideas on how to deal with problems that are sure to arise. We’ll help you to get it right the first time, because success isn’t something you should leave to chance.
admin Wednesday, 16th of February 2011 at 09:40:51 PM
Is Your Overall Health and Business Success Being Hindered by Your Drinking Water?
Dr. Oz Shocks America
by Exposing the Truth
about Contaminated Tap Water.
by Tom LeBlanc PT
We have talked a lot about Business Success in this blog. We all want a healthy business. Yet, even more importantly is a healthy body. When we operate with less than optimal health our business suffers.
Dr. Oz Shocks us with the Truth About Drinking Water
Dr. Oz on the Dr. Oz show yesterday completed a series of three interviews that shocked the nation. He exposed the dangers of drinking tap water. Here is an excerpt:
“Living in the US we are not accustomed to worrying about the safety of the water coming out of our taps. That’s because state and federal standards are in place that help safeguard public drinking water. Still, while the US is among the safest water in the world, tainted water can enter our bodies when we drink, bathe, cook, launder and play – sometimes with catastrophic consequences. Life-threatening illness and birth defects can sometimes be traced back to contaminated drinking water, but mild diseases such as gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, rashes, allergies and tooth wear can also be caused by toxins in our water.”
Dr. Oz Exposed Contaminants in Drinking Water
“Contamination can occur at the source and anywhere down the pipe ending at our faucets: the watershed, reservoirs, main pipes, wells, storage tanks and plumbing. Some contamination comes about naturally, while others are knowingly and unintentionally inserted by man.”
When optimal performance in Business and Life in general are important it is wise to know what we are putting into our bodies. The following online water demonstration will reveal three vital qualities of drinking water. After you watch it I’d like to know what shocked you the most about it. So, click on the following link to view the demo:
As a Physical Therapist Tom LeBlanc has treated patients for over 30 years who have suffered from various debilitating conditions. Recently, the news, scientific and medical communities are linking many of those conditions to the water we drink or do not drink. Call Tom at 541-523-4788 and let him know how the “Shocking Water Demo” shocked you. Ask him how he ensures he and his family get the best possible from his tap.
admin Tuesday, 8th of February 2011 at 07:38:26 PM
If Peak Performance Is Important to You…
You Will Want to Hear About This.
You Will Want to See it With Your Own Eyes
So That You Will Understand Why
Optimal Performance, in Business and Life,
May Seem To Be Beyond Your Grasp.
Dr. Susan Lark, M.D., in her book, The Chemistry of Success states eight traits of Peak Performers as follows:
Physical vitality and stamina.
Mental clarity and acuity.
Determination and perseverance in pursuing goals.
The ability to get along with other people.
The ability to remain calm under pressure.
Optimism and vision.
Speedy recovery from illness, injury, and exertion.
Resistance to illness.
I struggled, in the home business arena, until I discovered this secret. And, it was so simple.
The Greatest Secret of Peak Performance has to do with water. That’s right… water. We all know that our bodies are made up mostly of water… 70-80%. Wouldn’t it make sense to put the most effective kind of water into our body?
But, Isn’t Water Just Water? Most people ask that. Did you know that there are three vital qualities of water that influence our lives? What if you found out that you are Spending Good Money on Bad Water?
After you watch this brief online demonstration I’d like to know…
What Shocked You The Most About It.
Tom LeBlanc has enjoyed helping people reach peak physical performance as a physical therapist for over 30 years. Now he also helps people achieve peak performance in their home businesses and in life by sharing this “Water Secret.” After watching the “Shocking Water Demo” you will have questions. Ask Tom by calling him at 541-523-4788.
admin Saturday, 29th of January 2011 at 08:11:23 PM
My coach/mentor recommended that I read and or listen to the story of Steve Jobs that was outlined in his commencement speech to Stanford University in 2005. His speech was just under 15 minutes and was very compelling and insightful. I recommend it to you.
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.
Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Everything else is secondary.” Excerpt from the Commencement Speech to Stanford University
by Steve Jobs
Attention: Those Who are READY to SEIZE Financial Control in their Lives
DISCOVER How
A Law of Attraction Coach Can Empower You
to “Attract” Your “Ideal” Home Business…
one that is designed according to YOUR Specifications…
so that you can enjoy doing what’s Important to You .
by Tom LeBlanc
(certified coach/trainer)
“WHAT IF I DON’T BELIEVE IN THE LAW OF ATTRACTION?”
Do you believe in the Law of Gravity? It really doesn’t matter whether you do or do not believe in it because it exists. And I think you will agree that it strongly influences our lives… In the same way, the Law of Attraction operates in our lives whether we believe it or not.
“WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE LAW OF ATTRACTION?”
Let me ask you this… Do you care about gravity? You should. Although you don’t have to know all the scientific workings of gravity a simple working knowledge of it can save your life. For example, how silly would it be for a guy to step off the edge of a tall building shouting, “I don’t BELIEVE in gravity?” A little knowledge of the Law of Gravity is vital to your success in life. In the same way, a little knowledge of the Law of Attraction can propel you forward in your life and in your business.
“The Law of Gravity and the Law of Attraction are Similar:
They Both Exist and Influence our Lives– Whether We Believe in Them or Not.” Tom LeBlanc
(certified coach/trainer)
So, since the Law of Attraction is at work in our lives… attracting good things and bad things, wanted things and unwanted things RANDOMLY wouldn’t it make sense to learn how to use it to our benefit by learning how to attract what we want instead of what we don’t want? Can you see how it could change your life? It sounds like it could pave the way to a more satisfying life.
“SO, WHAT IS LAW OF ATTRACTION … IN A NUTSHELL?”
So you say, “Okay, I’ll accept that the Law of Attraction does exist and that it’s important for me to know about. Tell me a little bit more about it.”
Law of Attraction is a law because it works like gravity. Even though we can not actually see gravity we can see evidence of it. For example, when a glass slips out of your hand gravity pulls it to the floor and it shatters. If you would imagine gravity as a huge magnet, in the center of the earth, you can see how everything and everyone is attracted to it– to the surface of the earth. That’s right. Gravity is like a magnet that attracts everything to it.
In the same way, the words we think or say produce thoughts. And like gravity attracts objects to itself our dominant thoughts (and the feelings associated with them) attract other thoughts and even situations to us. That’s why it’s called the Law of ATTRACTION because we literally attract the things we mentally focus on.
In the same way that we can see evidence of the Law of Gravity we can also see evidence of the Law of Attraction in our lives. For example:
Have you ever thought about somebody that you haven’t seen in years and suddenly they call. What a coincidence, right? (evidence of Law of Attraction)
Have you ever approached a potential customer or business partner thinking they are going to be rude and reject you… and they act just as you expected?(evidence of Law of Attraction)
On the other hand, have you ever called a potential business partner on the phone and imagined that they will be friendly and interested and they are as you thought they would be? (evidence of Law of Attraction)
Have you ever worried about something and it actually came about just as you feared? (evidence of Law of Attraction)
These are examples of how our thoughts (and intentions) ATTRACT people, circumstances and situations to us. This is evidence of Law of Attraction in our lives.
“Gravity and A Dominant Thought Are Similar:
THEY ARE MAGNETS.
They Both Exert a Powerful ATTRACTION.” Tom LeBlanc (certified coach/trainer)
That’s why it’s vital to dwell on only positive and productive thoughts whenever possible.
“SO, HOW CAN LAW OF ATTRACTION HELP ME ATTRACT My ‘Ideal’ Home Business?”
Now that we understand that our dominant thoughts ATTRACT you can see their influence can bring into our lives situations that feel good to us or those that do not sound good to us. In life and in business, I think you will agree, there are things that you want more of and things you want less of. Michael Losier, my mentor/coach, puts it this way:
The Law of Attraction:
The Science of Attracting More of What You Want
and Less of What You Don’t. Michael Losier (Best-selling author and international trainer)
In other words, we can actually choose what specific qualities we want in a business. We can actually DESIGN the kind of business we want… Your Dream Business, if you will. Then, believe it or not, you can ATTRACT it to yourself in such a way that you will find a business that meets your qualifications. I am living proof. It happened to me. What an amazing feeling it was. A business was presented to me that met all of my specifications. And the same can happen for you with YOUR specifications. Another one of my mentors puts it this way:
“We Become a Magnet for Whatever We Put Our Focus on…
Whether Wanted or Unwanted.” Rebecca Hanson
(Author and Founder of Law of Attraction Training Center)
“HOW CAN A LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH HELP ME ATTRACT My ‘Ideal’ Home Business?”
A coach can walk you through the 3-step Law of Attraction process and bring you up to speed regarding how the Law of Attraction works to attract both wanted and unwanted things and situations into your life. This includes an explanation of how using simple words like “Don’t, Not, and No” can literally sabotage your goals. Law of Attraction basics also includes how to “RESET” your results if you don’t like what you are getting. More specifically:
Law of Attraction coaches can provide you with powerful and innovative “TOOLS” (such as, the Refocus Tool) that can help you to become crystal clear about what you really want in a business. And a coach can walk you through the process of using the tools in your specific situation. (step 1)
A coach can instruct you in how to give more attention, energy and focus to what you want so that the “Attraction” process is set in motion. (step 2)
A coach can help you release the blocks that prevent you from attracting your desired business. This step is called “Allowing” and it’s the most important of the three steps. (step 3)
You are going to feel excited about learning how to ATTRACT your Dream Business as you anxiously await its arrival. When you understand the Attraction Process you will see for yourself, with laser clarity, how it works in your life. Doesn’t that sound like something worthy of your time and energy?
HOMEWORK– GET STARTED NOW!
For those of you who are interested in taking advantage of my coaching offer (complementary “Attract Your Ideal Business” session) here is your homework assignment which is preparation for designingYour “Ideal” Business. Prepare the following list BEFORE we talk on the phone: Think about all the businesses you have been involved with and list all the things you do not like about them. For example: “I don’t like”……
Monthly quotas in order to get paid
Having to buy things I may not need every month to stay qualified
The possibility of losing my position if I do not maintain a certain volume
Enrollment fees (high start-up cost)
Long learning curve (complicated)
Products that do not make a difference or change lives
Poor (or no) training and support
Slow return on investment
Make a list of 20-30 characteristics that you DO NOT like about being involved with a home business (Network Marketing, Referral Marketing, MLM or Direct Sales). If you have never had a home business think of things you have heard others talk about. When you have done this you will be half way to designing Your “Ideal” Business. CAUTION: It is not recommended that you FOCUS on what you don’t want or DWELL on the things you don’t like…for longer than briefly. Simply put your list away and I’ll give you further instructions when we talk. When we are done with your complementary “Attract Your Ideal Business” session you will know exactly what you want out of a business and you’ll be on your way to attracting it.
SEIZE CONTROL of your finances. Take Your Life back! Begin the process today.
You CAN do it! It’s a simple process that requires that you take the first step.
“ACTION is Eloquence.” William Shakespeare
Tom LeBlanc is a dual-certified Law of Attraction Coach/Trainer (through Law of Attraction Training Center and Michael Losier) He has also been a successful entrepreneur for over 30 years. He Empowers Business Seekers to “Attract” their Ideal Home Business According to Their Own Specifications… Which allows them to regain financial control so that they can enjoy the things that are important to them.For a limited time he is going to waive his normal $100 per hour coaching fee in return for a testimonial about how the coaching process helped to get you on track. ACT NOW to check on coaching slot availability by calling Tom at (541) 523-4788 or by emailing him at BakerCityTom@yahoo.com. Find out, today, how Law of Attraction coaching can help you ATTRACT YOUR “IDEAL” HOME BUSINESS. (Prerequisite for your free “Attract Your Ideal Business” session: You must have your homework/list started before we talk.)
Wednesday, 11th of May 2011 at 10:27:30 AM