Greg Miliates

Greg Miliates started his consulting business in 2007, ditched his day job within 15 months, and QUADRUPLED his former salary. Along the way, he realized that being self-employed gives your MORE financial security, flexibility, and income than is possible in a "real" job. Find out how you can change your life at www.StartMyConsultingBusiness.com.

August 14 BY in Productivity

Why You’re Not Getting Any Business Results (But Still Working Like Crazy)

89 Shares You’ve taken the leap, started your business, and have been tackling your million-item to-do list. Problem is, you’re still not seeing the kind of results you want. Whether it’s web traffic, lead generation, sales, etc. By whatever yardstick you’re using, not much is happening. You’re working nights and weekends, but can’t seem to move the needle. You’re frustrated, discouraged, confused, and maybe even depressed. And not alone. Every entrepreneur wrestles with these periods. You’re working your butt off, and can’t seem to make headway. So what’s the problem? You can check out... More »

July 10 BY in Money

How to Really Start a Business (or Why You Don’t Need Money to Make Money)

169 Shares Everyone has excuses–conscious or otherwise–about why they can’t (actually won’t) earn more money. A common excuse is, “I need money to make money”. You and I know that’s a myth (you do know that’s a myth, right?), but most people take it as a truism. A lot of people think they need tens of  thousands of dollars to get in on a franchise, or put cash down for a rental property, or buy into some silly multilevel marketing scheme. The fact is, there are plenty of ways to make money without the... More »

June 15 BY in Productivity

How to Reach Your Goals By (Almost) Ignoring Them

198 Shares We all have big goals–losing weight, starting a business, whatever. Big goals are great. They can transform your life. Problem is, after about a week, most of us lose motivation. Our dreams don’t die, but our gumption dries up. Then on your birthday or New Year’s Day or some other annual milestone, we look at our goals list and kick ourselves and feel like perpetual slackers for not achieving anything. It’s a common problem, and happens because you haven’t stoked the furnace of your passion so you can persistently move toward your goals.... More »