Gardening Coach Podcasts

48 Days 3/4/10

Thu March 04 2010

1. I have considered looking for a coach to aid in my vision, mission and goal planning. I feel there is something holding me back mentally and not su... read more

1. I have considered looking for a coach to aid in my vision, mission and goal planning. I feel there is something holding me back mentally and not sure what. The light bulb has not gone off. My wife doesn’t feel we need to spend the money. How do I find a good coach/mentor that will move me forward to where my God chosen path is and unblock whatever it is that is holding me from completing my personal statement that truly defines my purpose in life? 2. I am starting a tee-shirt design business. I don't know what my action plan should be. I have very little/ almost no money to get started in this. I have some cool designs that I think people would wear and like. 3. My dilemma is that I don't have any creativity or passions that would be strong enough to make me an income, much less a fortune. I am now 31 yrs old and have a BS in Animal Science because I love animals and at one time entertained the idea of becoming a vet. Reality set in, I realized that I like petting them more than stitching them up and we could not afford it and the rest is history. 4. How pushy is too pushy when it comes to getting a job you really want? I recently applied for a job on the county website that was. My question is, should I call the hiring manager and try to schedule a time to come in and talk with him, knowing that the HR dept told me they would call me? Is this being too pushy or is this what gets you the job? I need your help Dan! Thank you. 5. Can you tell me how to get a UPC for a book? I see things on the Internet but I don't know who or what to trust. I have a graphic designer who can create the UPC for the back of the book cover as soon as I own it, but he's not sure how to get it either. 6. I am a Doctor of Chiropractic who was in full time private practice for almost 5 years. I loved it. Unfortunately, having had very limited knowledge of running a business and limited capital, the business failed. I still owe $147,000 in student loan debt and do not want to take on anymore debt. I am scared and feel alone in this. I am almost 48 years old and want to start fresh but I know I have got to shake the fear. 7. Dan, do publishing companies have lists of book titles or content they are looking for qualified people to write? read less

48 Days 2/26/10 - Trapped with a Useless Degree

Sun February 28 2010

1. I have been working as a Nursing Assistant overnight for over a year which I hate. I am in school majoring in Human Resources. I continue to apply ... read more

1. I have been working as a Nursing Assistant overnight for over a year which I hate. I am in school majoring in Human Resources. I continue to apply for jobs in administration to only hear I am qualified but wasn't considered for the position. I have written over 50 poems and love encouraging people. Sometimes I wonder if I should start my own business to earn a living. What advice could you give on this situation? 2. Hi Dan, I read parts of your book "No more Mondays" and how you took a commissioned sales position to help pay down your debt years ago. I wanted to know some good ideas to find commissioned sales opportunities, especially since I am about $10,000 dollars in the red and my only sales experiences have been in retail and product promotions. 3. I am 50 years old and drowning in a sea of debt. I got fired in July of 2008 and have not had a full-time job in 19 months. I really cannot see myself working 9-5 somewhere unless it was for a significant salary and benefits. I have 3-4 ideas for things that I could start as ventures, but not seeing a short-term return on the investment of time and energy has me paralyzed with indecision. I am about out of credit and keeping my family afloat is becoming more difficult each day. I'd be grateful for your input. 4. I am 53 year old with no college degree. I have been working a “very part time” job for almost 2 years. My pay is very little, a little over 8 per hour. The job is a dead end job, pay is horrible. I realize that I am getting older, with no real job skills, other than bottom of the barrel positions. I battle fear; in other words, am I capable of doing anything new. I find that my self confidence is very poor. I suppose I am just wondering, is there any hope for someone like me? Where do I begin, what do I do, where do I turn? 5. I am 43 years old with an elementary teaching degree. I graduated from a reputable state university in 1997 and worked 3 years as a teaching assistant. I stayed home with my two small children for 7 years. I am now working as a teaching assistant for special ed. and I don't like it but I feel trapped. I have a degree that is useless but I can't afford to go to a tech school to learn a new trade. What options do I have? Trapped with a useless degree 6. I've been living and working in Ecuador part time, trying to do ministry part time, and receiving some support from individuals. But I am frustrated with having to depend on inconsistent support. I am dreaming about finding a way to self sustain myself here. I'm wondering if you have any stories/examples of how your job principles translate internationally and if you have any pointers on what I might need to consider in light of living in a different culture. read less