I’ve been busy applying the bundle of notes I took and the things I learned down on Boca Raton, Florida at Rich Schefren’s office last weekend — it was an amazing weekend. The best part about the weekend for me was that because it was a small group, we were able to have one-on-one access to Rich and his staff. I was able to get e-mail copywriting tips, sales letter critiques, launch techniques, amazing PPC and SEO strategies and more while networking with 60 other successful online marketers. And after seeing Rich’s office and the strategies that they are using right now at Strategic Profits – it’s pretty amazing and inspiring. –Oh and did I mention the weather was amazing down at the beach? 
And I finally got to meet Alex Jeffreys in person and talk with him about his business and plans to make $1 Million this year– and man can that guy party!
I’ve got my own big plans for this year, and one of the biggest takeaways for me was something Rich showed us about planning your work and working your plan — he showed us this little scoreboard that he uses daily to prioritize his projects. You can check out and download the guide for free on David Seah’s blog.
When you have a job, your boss is there to keep you in line and your boss will let you know when you’re not working on something that will contribute to the company. But when you’re an entrepreneur, it’s a little more difficult to tell if you’re on the right track — you can get easily distracted and end up being a “busy fool” as Alex says — busy working, but not productive. Let me give you an example – cleaning my inbox: do I need to do it? Probably. Is it a good use of my time? Definitely not! Developing a new product, or a new JV relationship – those are going to contribute directly to the money I make and would definitely be a 10 on my sheet.
I am a very competitive person, and I need something to keep score so that I can look back at my day or week, and not only know that I was working hard, but that I was working hard at the RIGHT things! Especially when I am working on long-term projects that I won’t necessarily see an immediate result, I can score my activity and know if it is a 10, a 5 or a 1.
Go right now and download your copy from David Seah’s blog – you’ll be glad you did. And then you can go and customize your sheet for you and your business. What things are a 10 for you? What things are a 5? What things are a 3, a 2, or a 1? The best part about it is that you can adapt it for your business, and your priorities will certainly change over time as your business grows.
But the biggest thing is just to use it!
And then use it – this will help me take my daily journal one step further, and really score myself each day by the things that are the most important in my business right now.
I’ve got more of my takeaways from Rich Schefren’s office to come in the next few days– I’ll be making a few more posts, so stay on the look out.
Adam
P.S. (I’ve also got a special treat for you in a few weeks that you don’t want to miss…stay tuned!!!)
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Hey Adam, I found your blog through Rob Brooks (marketing with Rob) and I must say I really enjoy your blog. Great material
Joshua Maness
http://www.joshmaness.net
Hi Adam,
Great read. Looks like you came away getting your money’s worth from the course.
And yeah, I could tell from the photo links put about on Twitter that Alex likes to party
Looking forward to the last 2 sessions with Alex this week. I can see it is going to be a tiring couple of nights – but worth it
Garry
Hi Adam
Nice post and you got to meet Alex did you go and have a beer with him.
what did you think of the weather out in Fl I am sure it was warmer there then here it was cold here as you know. And thinks for the tip on the scoreboard,I will have a look at it on David website looking forward to hearing from you again.
Thomas
Hi Adam,
It sounds like you had a weekend that scored 10+ on your planner!
I will definitely download the software and put it to use.
It’s great that you actually got to meet Alex and have one-on one time with him. The partying side sounded quite interesting as well!
I look forward to hearing what else you have to share with us and I still need to organize a time with you for our call.
Excellent post and I’m off to David’s blog now , wo we’ll be in touch.
Cheers,
Dean Hohn
Hi Adam…who’s a lucky duck to be there with these guys..
I am not jealous about the weather..its summer here in Oz, wouldn’t mind a few cool days..had around +40 -46C (118F) and the beach is not far away.
Agree hold heartedly on the key points..easy to do busy work and not productive work, keeping the direction with the effort is the key..have fun..well done..Paul
hey adam,
Great to hear you had fun in Florida and i hope you
got to network with all the cool peeps there,
it was fun right,
and YES sir – i can party – come on,
look at all the cool people i got to meet and hang out
with – PLUS all my friends that i havent seen for 2 years
I was like a little kid, with BIG plans,
anyone reading this message,
Im shocked that adam left out that he caught me kissing Rich Schefren live in front of 100 of my fellow students LOL
Adam im so excited for you – keep doing what you are doing and if you need me you know im here okay
keep being cool
and it was awesome to meet you too,
just remember that chat we had with Brad about the list building – its THE KEY factor okay bro
talk soon
alex
Hey Adam,
Looks like Florida was a success – keep it up!
Lance
Hey Adam, man what I would give to have been their, I want to me Alex but Rich schefren, he is a marketing icon.
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Adam
Yes Garry, Alex DOES like to party!
It was a great weekend and a great past few months- totally worth it!
Adam
Weather in Florida was amazing, although it was a real reality snap-back when I flew into Idaho and drove home in snow!!
Best of luck with the scoreboard!
Adam
Thanks Dean- it was a great weekend!
And yes, let’s get together and talk sometime. Just e-mail me and let me know what works for you.
I’m pretty busy with a few launches I am doing in different markets right now, but I’d love to talk with you.
Adam
WOW 118F! That is hot! It was beautiful – about 70-80F in Florida…and I love the beach.
Thanks for stopping by.
Adam
Thanks Alex – Florida was awesome.
And I wasn’t going to bring up the kissing business with Rich, but since you did already, I’ll let all know that Rich’s wife was a bit taken back by the whole scene…as we all were (all in good fun)
Thanks again- talk soon.
Adam
Thanks Lance- it seems like it’s been a while. How are things going for you?
Adam
Adam,
I just had to read this – AND all the comments.
Hey! What is going on here? Alex Jeffreys kisses Rich Schefren? Dean Holland tells everyone that he LOVES Alex Jeffreys on Alex’s blog! Hmm. Thinking, thinking, thinking…
The Gazz-Man is “disturbed” at these recent events – PMSL.
Gary Simpson
There’s definitely a lot of “love” going around isn’t there?
I think I’ll keep my comments to myself…
Adam
Indeed there is Adam – a bit too much for the Gazz-Man’s liking. LOL!
TGM