Your Giving It All Away! And It’s Killing Your Business!!

I have a special treat for you today.

We just got the footage from our last live event and I wanted to share an entire section with you… just because you’re in this amazing tribe of big-vision entrepreneurs!

And I’ll tell you, I also have an ulterior motive… which is to inspire you to register for our next live event while the early-bird rate is still open to you (ends this Friday).

So check out this video, soak up all the juicy knowledge about the 5 things to stop doing right now that are preventing you from making more money in your business…

… And then go register for The Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience while you still can.

What are you going to stop doing? Leave a comment below!

3 Lessons From The Event & A Brand New Idea For You…

After our 4th consecutive sold out event, I’m finally starting to feel like I know a thing or two about putting on live experiences.

You see, besides the fact that we lovingly generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in new income (yes, you heard that right), we also made a powerfully positive impact on the world and forever changed the lives of our participants…

Because each and every one of our Enlightened Entrepreneurs now has the skills, courage, and support to make a real difference in the world by creating a business that truly serves….

…and makes more money, creates more freedom, and has a bigger impact than ever before.

And WOW, what an experience it was.

Vishen blew people away when he showed us how to go from working from your bedroom with no employees to creating a multi-million dollar company in just a few short years.

James Roche walked people through the Entrepreneurs path and showed us how to move from the one-to-one model to an information empire.

Alexis shared her Money Map so that we could design our business around our life. And Cynthia talked about how to use giving as a vehicle for growth in our businesses.

And the entertainment…

AMAZING!!! Andrew took people through a super-fun Monkey Chant (curious aren’t you?) and Malek captivated the crowd with one of the greatest stories of all time.

And the depth – PROFOUND!!! Shule took people into a powerfully still and open space with the morning yoga and meditations while Julia Mikk used her signature Breath of Love process to unwind any fear, stress, or tension that was stuck inside.

But don’t take my word for it, check out what these people had to say about this event:

So now that are RESULTS are consistently on-point

I’m feeling very confident that I have a real formula to share with you about how to mold your business into a wealth-creating, soul-inspiring, freedom-generating machine.

And to start that conversation, here are the 3 greatest lessons that I would like to share with YOU from our last sold-out retreat:

Lesson #1: The world needs better models, not more information.

Many of the people at the retreat came up to me and said that they didn’t feel ready, prepared, or qualified enough to step into their power as an Enlightened Entrepreneur. When I dug a little deeper, it was usually because they felt like they didn’t “know enough.”

For example, have you ever said to yourself: “I can’t do ______ because I don’t have _______ degree?” Or maybe: “I couldn’t offer _____ because I don’t have the right qualification?”

Now in some cases, that might be true. But 95% of the time, I would say that those thoughts are just excuses for delaying getting started.

You see, your role is not to have all the answers (which is impossible I might add).

Your role is to be a great model…To showcase what it looks like to walk your talk, to take risks, to exemplify what’s possible. Because people aren’t buying your knowledge, they are buying YOU.

So next time you think about postponing your service because you aren’t qualified, shift your conversation to “How can I be a better model?” The answer to that question will most likely look a lot different than your previous excuse.

Lesson #2: Surround yourself with Enlightened Entrepreneurs

As usual, one of the main highlights of this event was the tribe (AKA, the people). We tend to attract the most amazing, heart-centered, visionary entrepreneurs on the planet who are always hungry to make a powerfully positive impact in the world.

And time and time again, I hear people say: “I didn’t even know that it was possible find so many amazing people in one place.”

What this says to me is that you aren’t  nearly focused enough on surrounding yourself with people that inspire and motivate you. One of my favorite quotes (because of the truth resonance) is: “You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn.

So are the five people closest to you playing at their highest, striving to create a magical life, and getting GREAT results? If not, you are going to model their success and energy and stay small.

Bottom line: if you want to do big things, you must be surrounded by players that think big.

Lesson #3: Go where the energy flows

Often times, we get an idea in our head about what our business is….yet when we put that into motion, the results suck.

So then, you start working EVEN HARDER to make something happen… and all that does is make you more frustrated, irritated, and burnt-out when you still don’t get the results you want.

When instead, you should be asking yourself the question: “Where is the energy flowing right now?”

Meaning, what are my greatest opportunities to make money and utilize my gifts that I might be ignoring.

You see, so many people came to our retreat with the intention to turn their struggling business into something successful. Yet through a series of signature exercises I led, they realized that their current business was actually out-of-alignment with what they wanted to be doing most, and as a result, they actually needed a slight 15 degree shift.

And with this minor tweak, a surge of energy came rushing through and they were re-born, in an instant. In fact, I can think of over 15 people from this event who generated thousands of dollars in NEW business before we even finished once they had this shift.

So if you’ve been feeling attached to a certain path in your business and it’s just not working, ask yourself: “Where is the energy going right now?” It’s very possible that a slight change in direction could open up a floodgate of new money and impact.

And for my greatest PERSONAL breakthrough…

I have been sitting with an idea for the last few months that now feels like it’s ready to come out…because when I announced it at the event, people went CRAZY…so now I’d like your thoughts as well.

Since beginning my business career almost 8 years ago, I have probably produced over 100 LIVE events across a number of different industries (business, spirituality, personal development, entertainment, mixers, etc). So I guess you could say that I’m somewhat of an expert in this arena.

And people always tell me that they would LOVE to put on their own event, but they just don’t know how.

They don’t know where to start, how to book the venues for cheap, how to market it to the best people, how to fill them up fast, how to run it the right way, and how to ensure that the experience itself is profound.

Well, seeing as though we have completely filled up our last 4 events. generated over $650,000 in new business, and created a devoted group of fans that practically sell our events for us, I’m feeling like I could really help in this area…

So here’s what we’re thinking:

If you feel like it’s a good idea, we would like to launch a new event called: “Your Event Event (haha)”, which will be an exact, step-by-step blueprint for putting on and filling your own mega-successful live events that transform people’s lives and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in new income for you.

How does that sound to you?

Please leave a comment below with your thoughts on the blog, and this new little idea (because if you say GO, then I’m on it!)…


This will be the BEST event of 2010…

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A few times a year, I get to do something deeply profound and magical…

…With 70-100 of the most remarkable conscious entrepreneurs on the planet.

…In a beautiful location that always feels like a fairytale.

…With the world’s greatest leaders and speakers in business and personal development.

Do you know what it is?

I get to put on an utterly unique, one-of-a-kind business retreat that merges wealth creation, magnetic conscious marketing, and authentic leadership with consciousness and love. It’s called The Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience.

…And it’s that time again.

On February 18-21 in Corona, CA, we’re holding our first 2010 Retreat…And this one will be the most powerful, profound, life-changing, paradigm-shifting one yet.

If you’re interested in learning more, GO HERE now

And if you want to come, get your ticket now because I can absolutely guarantee that this event will SELL OUT again.

How do I know?

Because my existing coaching clients have already snatched up a good chunk of the seats and there are only 47 left (and the amazing speakers that will be at this event could fill that many seats on their own).

So make sure to VISIT THIS PAGE RIGHT NOW if you’re interested in getting an invite. I would absolutely love to see you live!

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Do you feel like it’s business VS. your life sometimes?

“This was the most profoundly transformational experience of my life.”

“I finally understand how to value myself the way I deserve.”

“My passion and purpose is fully re-ignited!”

These are just a few of the things I heard from participants this weekend during our SOLD-OUT Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience. To say that it was life-changing would be a huge understatement.

And while I could go on, and on, and on about the magic that occurred, I instead want to share with you some of the learning lessons from this weekend.

Consider it a behind-the-scenes sneak peak.

During the event, I unveiled the 10 Secrets To Becoming Enlightened Entrepreneur. One of them was: “Design Your Business Around Your Life, NOT Your Life Around Your Business.”

You see, I travel constantly to speak at other business events and I always meet great-hearted people who are totally stressed out, un-centered, and well, feeling crazy.

As a result, they aren’t having very much fun, are feeling perpetually anxious and frustrated, and just don’t “feel” very good.

This is because they have put so much focus on growing their business that their life has gone down the drain.

So…Let me be the first to tell you that this is totally UN-NECESSARY!!!

People always say things like: “Well, when I make enough money, then I will have the time to take better care of myself.”

While it’s true that more abundance CAN = more freedom, there’s no golden rule that says it’s going to happen that way….unless YOU start making the “enjoy your life” thing a priority NOW!

If you’ve lost yourself in your business, it’s time to take a step back and look at what’s really important to you.

Do you want to spend more time with the people you love?
Do you want to go on more adventures?
Do you want to do more yoga?

What do you really want for your life, and how can you design your business around these desires?

Start to put these things into action NOW; no matter what financial place you’re in, because they will keep you feeling alive, happy, and vibrant. This energy will translate into helping your business grow, thus creating more abundance and wealth for you.

See how this works? You take care of yourself…that helps you take care of your business…that helps you make the money…which allows you to bring in more help so that you have even more time to do what you love.

I know it’s possible because this is EXACTLY how I run my business….and how I’m helping all of my coaching clients to run theirs…and it’s working beautifully.

For example (in our company), we have a golden rule that the first 90 minutes of EVERY SINGLE DAY is devoted to rigorous self-care. And there are 4 pillars – silence (meditation), movement (yoga), inspiration (reading), nourishment (healthy food). No matter what, everyone on our team begins their day this way to ensure that we are centered, balanced, and happy right from the start.

To bring YOU into this conversation, leave a comment below with:

“What Will You Do This Week, That’s Something You Love, That Has Been Lost In The Shuffle Because Of External Circumstances?”

As always, I LOVE reading your thoughts….

Much love,

Max

P.S. Here are some photos from this amazing event. In-Joy!!! (BTW…make sure you are signed up for our newsletter for advanced notice about the next Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience so you can get a spot before it fills up again!)

The secret to actualizing your potential…from my mom.

WOW, so many amazing things are happening and I have so many GREAT stories to share!

In addition to our upcoming Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience happening this weekend (which has SUCH a powerful energy brewing around it…will you be there?), I just took a week off to spend time with my beautiful and wise mother who was in town from North Carolina.

**As a side note, make sure that you read all the way to the bottom because we filmed a special video for you.**

While she was here, we had many inspiring conversations, and there was one that struck a particularly deep chord that I wanted to share with you.

It’s about the nature of success, and what you need to know about it in order to actualize your potential and make the greatest difference in the world.

So, let’s make this interactive….please fill in the blank below.

You have a dream to _____________ (add your strongest desire, like build a successful business or teach people how to be healthy).

This vision seems very palpable and real (right?), and yet also feels so far away because of where you are at now.

Many say that the fear and tension about where you are in the present moment in comparison to where you want to be seems downright impossible to overcome.

Plus, to make matters even more challenging (in your mind that is), you most likely have such a strong commitment to remain in integrity and in alignment, which means that you don’t want to make any mistakes or miss-represent what you do along the way because that would feel like it’s compromising your values.

And we all know that there is nothing scarier or more frightening than the thought of that!

So instead of taking the BIG risks or HUGE leaps to move forward, like attending that next event, making that investment in a coach, or launching that new program or business, you play it safe. You take it easy. You talk a big game.

If this is striking a chord, consider this for a moment (because this is where the real juice is).

Nobody, (and I mean NOBODY), ever gets it right on the first, second, or third (or sometimes 50th) try.

Which means that no-matter how clear, how devoted, how dedicated, or how focused you are, it’s absolutely inevitable that the first few steps you take will be rocky, and well, most likely un-successful (to some degree).

Let me say that again to make sure you really hear it.

When you start, you’re going to do some (or many) things wrong….no matter what….no matter who you are….or how much guidance you have….and that doesn’t mean that you are out of integrity or miss-representing what you do. You’re just in the process of figuring it out!

And here’s the REAL kicker…

By the time you do finally figure “it” out, the world around you will have changed so much that your “solution” will only be only one part of the equation.

HAHAHAHAHA….what a funny game this is!

So here’s the lesson (and pay close attention because this is so important).

You can’t be great before you start, and yet you have to start in order to be great.

Understand that making mistakes, doing things wrong, and being downright uncomfortable are all part of the game (and they cannot be avoided).

So instead of putting all this pressure on yourself to get it right prior to your life launch, just get moving and expect some turbulence along the way…that way, you won’t be surprised when it shows up.

Secondly, understand that the fundamental truth of the universe is that EVERYTHING CHANGES. And I mean everything.

So if you, at any point, have the belief that “you’ll get it all figured out and that will be that”, you might as well prepare to be the laughing stock of the universe (and by the way, she will be laughing at you and not with you).

Inside of yourself, just like you did with the making mistakes thing, prepare for change to happen constantly. Be OK with change. Actually, don’t just be OK with it, LOVE IT! Because you can either fight against it and suffer, or you can go with it and join in on the comedy act.

(As side note – this is why it’s absolutely imperative that you meditate every day…because it will make this real).

I hope this post has added some spicy inspiration to your day. As always, I would love to hear your thoughts below….and make sure to watch the video.

Much love,

Max

P.S. If you don’t have a ticket yet, act fast because registration for our upcoming Enlightened Entrepreneur Experience closes tonight (Wed) and once it’s closed, there’s no turning back. So if you’re finally ready to make a difference and make an abundant living, invest in yourself and watch how the universe invests in you…CLICK HERE

P.P.S. Did you see the amazing line-up of speakers and performers for the event? If you missed it, check out our celebrity line-up here CLICK HERE.