Loz Wilson's: Fortunes First™

Your 5 Oases of Wealth: Marketing, The Digital Infrastructure, Property, The Stock Market, Personal Development. Make the Money You Want! To Design the Life You Deserve!

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Make Money

...and a Happy New Year to all of you who tune in to this blog.

As always a New Year is full of expectation and enthusiasm to fulfil our hopes and dreams. And as always even fairly modest dreams can require fairly significant sums of money to make them happen.

So here's to prosperity and the life you want.

And to help you achieve your dreams stay tuned to:

. Guerrilla Marketing Fortunes
. Internet Marketing Fortunes
. Property Fortunes
. My Stock Market Fortunes
. Personal Development Fortunes

All well recognised ways of making the money you want to get the life you want.

As the year goes on more and more useful - and free - information will be added. All to help you make money and achieve the dreams you already have


Stay tuned to Fortunes First...

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

The 5 Oases: What's the Alternative

Very simple really: a job. And these days not necessarilly for life either. Employers are notoriously unloyal, yet demand great loyalty from their staff.

Until recently there wasn't much of an option to the job. At least for most people.

Some fantastic people set off and built their own, very conventional businesses, with all the usual things like premises and staff.

But now we're in the 21st Century. Opportunities exit today that didn't, even only a few years ago.

Most of this is down to having a digital infrastructure that didn't exist a few years ago either. An infrastructure that people in many third world countries would give a great deal for.

So who is 'Your 5 Oases of Wealth' for? Basically anyone who wants to overcome the big issue of not having enough money to live the life they want.

That means that people of all ages, backgrounds and gender can get involved in changing their lives for the better by building it the way they want it.


Stay tuned to Fortunes First...

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

New FREE e-book Your 5 Oases of Wealth Available Now!

Your 5 Oases of Wealth, FREE e-book, is now available for immediate download.

To get your copy today, just leave your name and e-mail address over on the right hand side of the page. (I never share your details with anyone else. You can unsubscribe at any time).

The e-book opens up each of the 5 Oases, so you can see the benefits of exploiting their power. So you can make the money you want so you can design and enjoy the life you want!

Maybe you can't change your life right this second. But maybe in 60 seconds time you'll realise you can and be able to see how - but only after you've read the 5 Oases.


Stay tuned to Loz Wilson's Fortunes First...

Monday, November 28, 2005

Your 5 Oases of Wealth: what are they all about?

First of all what are they and why would you want to discover them? What would it mean to you if they could change your life for the better and solve many of your problems facing you if you're in the world of work, the world of the job?

Well, these are the 5 Oases of Wealth:

1. The Marketplace.
2. The Digital Infrastructure.
3. Property.
4. The Stock Market.
5. Personal Development and You.

Any one of these on their own could help you make a fortune. But just imagine for a moment if you could bring them together in a co-ordinated and systematic way.

A way that could enable you to design the life you want away from the conventional world of work, or to retire as early as you could afford to enjoy what you have but with the time to enjoy it?

For many people this is just a dream. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Not if you bring all of Your 5 Oases of Wealth together.

Shortly, you'll be able to get your FREE introduction to Your 5 Oases of Wealth that'll tell you much, much more...

Stay tuned to Loz Wilson's Fortunes First...

Friday, October 14, 2005

Welcome to All My Guerrilla Marketing Buddies...

...you all know who you are and it's great to have you on the blog.

You know, it dawned on me a while back. Something I never realised for years. It's this.

If you're in business you're in marketing. If you get good at marketing you can be in any business!

And if you're looking to exploit the potential of the internet to build multiple revenue streams then you are going to have to get good at marketing.

That's one of the main reasons I joined Mitch Meyerson's Guerrilla Marketing Certification course. And I'm glad I did.

There's still a way to go yet, but I know Mitch and Bea will get us to the finishing post.

For the first time I now have a Marketing Plan and a Marketing Calendar. What's more I can see how these will propel my business forward to achieve my goals.

Do you have a Marketing Plan and Calendar for your business?

To find out more check out the grand dady of Guerrilla Marketing. Mr Jay Conrad Levinson himself.

You can find his site here. http://www.guerrillamarketingassociation.com/

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz

Friday, July 01, 2005

Fantastic 90 Day Product Factory! What a Ride!

The blog's been quiet recently. Why? I've been participating in an absolutely fantastic event.

The 90 Day Product Factory run by Mitch Meyerson and Michael Port.

Over a 90 Day period they take you through the hoops on making your own products from scratch.

I can honestly say this is the first time that this information has been so completely divulged.

Sure I've attended other tele-seminars, and live ones too, that give you something of an idea. And sure I've attended mentoring and coaching teleclasses on this and general Internet Marketing matters.

But nothing absolutely nothing has come even slightly close to what The 90 Day Product Factory can offer you if you want to make your own products to sell on and off-line.

In short Mitch and Michael are professionals. That's what separates them from all the rest. M'n'M rocks!!!

Thanks a million Mitch and thanks a million Michael. I know the 90 Day PF will go on from strength to strength.

So... for those of you who want to check it out go to
http://www.90dayproduct.com/

My thanks also go to our fantastic Team Leader Jan Wallen. Jan has been an inspiration and guiding hand in our day to day and week to week progress. Thanks Jan it's so appreciated.

Check out what Jan has to say at
http://www.sellingyourexpertise.com/

It's also been absolutely magic to work as part of a really great team of people. You know who you are. We're the Bodacious Developers!

I'd also like to thank Peggy Murrah at
http://www.onepagewebdesign.com/ for all her help in sorting out my new site http://www.NewbiesInternetMarketingGuide.com/

My last thank you goes to my good friend John Barford who tipped me off about The 90 Day PF.

Without that tip I'd of missed out big time. Cheers John. Here's to good wine!

For more about Mitch Meyerson check out:
http://www.mitchmeyerson.com/

And for more about Michael Port check out
http://www.michaelport.com/

Stay tuned to the Loz Blogz...

Thursday, May 05, 2005

www.PropertyFortunes.com Goes Live...

For all you budding property developers out there that have seen the TV programs and the mistakes people make, here's the talk of the town...

A series of products to help you make sure you get the target profit you're after!

Even if you're not sure property development's for you, check out the free special report and the mystery bonus.

The first'll show you a couple of projects that went wrong. But could have so easily gone well had the developer had the right 'knowledge'.

Check it out: www.PropertyFortunes.com

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...

Friday, April 22, 2005

Discover the Tricks of the Internet Trade

... at the UK World Internet Summit: London

Over a few short days you'll learn enough about Internet Marketing to blow your mind and your socks off too!

And that's just for starters...


Here's what to do...

1. Follow this link: http://www.autopilotriches.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=196237

2. Go to the very bottom of the page, scrolling sedately.

3. Once you're there, click on the "Free Webcast" link.

4. You'll get full details about the guests and how they can boost your business.

5. Also how to access the "Free Webcast" (or teleconference, if you prefer).


Don't regret missing out!


Warning: before you start the Webcast

Make sure your head is firmly secured... and your socks too!!!


Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

First Time Through's a Special Case...

...This is true for almost anything. And especially true for all those people out there getting to grips with making money through Internet Marketing - for the first time.

There is positively so much you could do it's almost overwhelming. There's so much to learn, so many different tools to get your head around...

It's all to easy to get completely buried with it all. Result you achieve nothing!

Well here's what to do. Keep it really simple.

Bear in mind that the purpose of your first project is NOT to make your first million. All well and good if it does. But...

Quite simply the purpose of your first project is to find or make something and sell it using the simplest and least number of tools possible.

Once you've tunnelled through to the other end you can improve what you've done and the way you do it later.

But remember the old 20/80 rule. 20% of what you do will deliver 80% of the benefit.

So rather than try to absolutely perfect something. Find something else to sell and repeat the process. This time using one more new tool. And so on.

Don't try and do everything yourself. Use other people as much as possible to do the technical bits.

But learn from what they are doing for you. So at the very least, you get to know what is going on.

Remember, first time through is about getting something done adequately. So you get to learn the process and a few tools.

Not getting it done perfectly using all the tools possible! That'll come with practice.

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...


Rich Reading

...While I'm on the subject of becoming what you think. Here's some reading matter for your grey matter, or "Neck Top" as Jenny Armato calls it.

"Think and Grow Rich": by Napoleon Hill, try reading one chapter a day first thing in the morning. It'll cost you 20 minutes a day for a couple of weeks. And maybe help you make your fortune.

"The Science of Getting Rich": by Wallace D. Wattles, a short read and great read.

"The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari": By Robin Sharma. Based around a great story with messages along the way. If nothing else this book will remind you that life's not just about building a gross superfluity of money and assets.

"Living Your Best Life": by Laura Berman Fortgang. Just read it! It'll help you lead your life on purpose!

"The Wealth and Poverty of Nations": by David Landes. A rich read. If you're like me you'll need to read a bit and think a bit. Go with David on this fascinating journey back through time.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" series by Robert Kiyosaki.

Almost anything from Dr Wayne Dyer and Depak Chopra.

Most if not all of these can be obtained online from Amazon.

In Association with Amazon.co.uk


Just like the old Paul Newman film "Cool Hand Luke": "yah gotta get yah mind right"... Because that's where it all starts and ends!

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...

Desktop Motivator...

...Here's a few things I've found really helpful in keeping my mindset positive and upbeat even when things are looking alot less rosey than they should.

On my desk I've got a desk calendar. "Who Moved My Cheese".

For each day of the year there's a snippet from Spencer Johnson M.Ds book of the same name. Both of these can be obtained online from Amazon.


In Association with Amazon.co.uk


"Who Moved My Cheese" is about change, how to embrace it, go with it and exploit it for your betterment.

On my laptop I've got a really cool screen saver from Rebecca Fine. It randomises a set of thought provoking sayings to keep your thoughts positive and productive.

Because in the same way you are what you eat. You become what you think too!

Check out her web site at www.scienceofgettingrich.net

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...

Monday, April 04, 2005

Life's a Project...

...well maybe not completely. But if you understand the basic principles of project management you can apply them to a very wide variety of situations.

So to help you get the basics real fast here's the Project Managers Poem.

  1. Where are we now?
  2. Where are we going and why?
  3. How much will it cost?
  4. How long will it take?
  5. And will it be worth it when we arrive?
  6. Oh and the by the way, how will we know when we've got there?

If you can remember and ask these questions. You might just save yourself a ton of money and effort.

Might even help make you some money!

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...

Friday, April 01, 2005

Experts and Gurus...

...so what is an expert or guru? Along time ago I was reminded that the term expert means "a has been under pressure".

It stuck in my mind. Because of that it's a term I hate.

As for gurus? Well I do believe that there are some people who are genuinely a guru. But perhaps more concerned with the spiritual wellbing of people than anything else.

What I really do believe is, there are some people who have achieved a critical mass of knowledge, experience and skills. A critical mass that is overwhelmingly self empowering for them.

In turn they are able to share this with others. So that they achieve a critical mass of knowledge, experience and skills too. And so on down the line.

If you can do that, then maybe, just maybe, you're an expert or guru in the truest sense of the word.

Stay tuned to the Loz Blogz...

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Take a Break Take a Holiday...

...all this talk about work - oops creative activity - makes me think about holidays.

You know last year I took a one week break in May then worked through to Christmas non-stop. Result: declining performance. Well I did know I'd be away in January for a month. But none the less things were not going as well as they should.

So January came and I took that well earned break. Result: I came back with renewed vigour. Things moved on much better and much quicker.

So for the remainder of this year I've promised myself that I'll take a break every twelve weeks or so. Just so I can keep fresh.

The other thing I noticed about taking a break is that I forgot all the detail. All that remained in my mind was my overall goals and vision. That was there at the back of my mind quietly resurfacing above all the daily clatter of detail.

So... Easters here... have a great mini-break and give your brain that well earned rest. Just putting in ever more hours to achieve your goals can be non-productive.

It's quality effort that counts. And you can't put that in if your brain needs a good rest and de-frag.

Have a great Easter.

Stay tuned to The LozBlogz...

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Work Who Needs It...

... It's that four letter word again. Conjures up a whole host of negative feelings in me. Probably because I've spent too much of my time as an employee selling my time or even as a freelance consultant and trainer doing the same.

Since then it's all changed. I don't do work anymore. Not that I'm retired either. I hope I never do. Too much chance of getting bored and losing your purpose in life. Which incidentaly will keep you alive - literally!

No, work is out- creative activity is in. What's the difference? Alot.

Those two words sum it up nicely for me. Firstly, creativity and imagination are more powerful than knowledge (Einstein said so, so it must be true). And nothing happens unless you take action.

Put the two together and you have a much more powerful way of thinking, being and doing.

But what's all this creative activity about? It's about multiple, recurring independant revenue streams.

And yes, you probably will go to bed tired, you will be challenged and there will be obstacles to be overcome (many of them in your mind and nowhere else!)

So have a very nice creative and active day.

Stay tuned to The LozBlogz...

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

A Big Hello... and A Big Thank You

...to everyone on David Cavanagh's Internet Marketing Teleclass - it's a great privilage to be part of this group.

And a very big thank you to David for allowing me to mention the LozBlogz. I hope it provides a little encouragment to others to see that these things can be done.

I know that when you're new to something the thoughts in your mind can defeat you before you start. So don't let the gremlins in. Take action just one step at a time and you'll get there!

Being the original techno-clutz even I was amazed at how easy it was to set up a blog!

For all those of you who have dropped by and aren't a part of David Cavanagh's teleclass - hello to you too.

I was first introduced to David at the first UK World Internet Summit in 2004. It was clear that David absolutely knew his stuff. Signing up to his Internet Marketing teleclass was an absolute 'No Brainer'.

The whole programme lasts a massive 52 weeks! This fits very well with me because it'll give me access to David directly whilst I'm building my own web business as I build it piece by piece...

It's always good to have someone who understands what you're doing and can mentor you along the way.

Check out David's sites:



Also, if you haven't checked it out yet the next World Internet Summit is in the UK May 19-22 in London. Follow the link...



I would recommend the WIS to anyone who wants to get involved in Internet Marketing.

For me this event was absolutely pivotal. Why? Because at last I discovered what I didn't know about Internet Marketing. My eyes were opened to this whole New World.

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz

Friday, March 18, 2005

Lower Literacy Users and the Internet

...well that's what Jakob Nielson calls them, not me. In my first prototype web site I built I focused very heavily on useability issues. Having discovered Jakob Nielson I subscribed to his newsletter.

Since then my interest in useability has diminished to almost zero. Why? Because if you're using the one page sales letter format useability is much simplified.

Really all you have to do is scroll down, hopefully with a wheel mouse. Then click to order if you're sold.

Then Jakob's most recent newsletter hit my e-mail in box. Now I'm thinking again.

There's too much to cover (as in re-type) so best I give you the link. www.useit.com

If your writing direct marketing response sales letters published on the internet then you'll find Jakob's article on Low Literacy Users (March 14) of great interest.

It also covers the needs of other people on the web like teenagers and senior citizens, their special needs and problems.

Check it out... It might help boost your conversion rate.

Stay tuned to The LozBlogz

Thursday, March 17, 2005

The DNA of Business: People, Process and Technology

It doesn't matter what business you look at there are only three main things to think about: People, Process and Technology.

That means that if you look at Internet Marketing, say, and you think it's about technology you'll be wrong.

Sure, without Internet technology, and all that goes with it, you wouldn't be able to do much. If anything.

So just because you think you know something about the internet and computers, don't assume that knowing that on it's own will lead to success. Because quite simply it won't.

That means that in the case of Internet Marketing it's an opportrunity that's open to everyone. Particualrly people who understand the people and process issues.

Going back to my software development days. Most projects that failed didn't fail because of technical problems.

They failed because the people and process issues were not understood.

At the end of the day it's about people and processes that exist, in and on, a technical infrastructure. And there are lots of technical people out there that can help you with that.

So stay focused on the people and processes. Because that's where the real money is.

Stay tuned to The LozBlogz...

Monday, March 07, 2005

Let's Get Passionate...

...you know it took me a while to get really passionate about something. When I did something strange happened. I got passionate about something else too. And something else... and something else...

Once you get into this frame of mind it's almost impossible to stop becoming passionate about things.

Why is this so important to you? It's a very good way of more than filling your current space.

Because that has alot to do with how well you'll do in life!

So get passionate to propel yourself headlong into the future you crave and deserve. It's inside you desperate to get out! So set it free!

Stay tuned to The LozBlogz...

Sunday, March 06, 2005

69th Anniversary of the First Flight of the....

... Supermarine Type 300. Better known to all as the Spitfire. 69 years ago on March the 5th 1936 the prototype took off from Eastleigh aerodrome in England.

A legend was born. And thank God it was too. And today it's still a stunning sight in the sky.

Not the most appropriate blog for this site, I know. But I'll be starting a hobby and interests Lozblog quite soon and I'll move it to that. So for the time being here it is until it's moved.

If you want to know more about this classic aircraft, I've put together a site at www.supermarine.co.uk

If you go there you'll see a message from 1931 that's as relevant today as it ever was.

Stay tuned to the LozBlogz...