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Ep 173 How Can I Sell My idea? Dec 22, 2014

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Do you have a great idea but you're afraid that if you tell someone, they're going to steal it... Well, as James tells us today there is no real way to protect your idea. But if you're more passionate about your idea than anyone else, then you can succeed. Spend a few dollars and get your idea out there. Go to ODesk or Kickstarter and get some help getting your idea seen. For help with crowdfunding, check out our episode 170 with Clay Heber. James and Claudia come up with a few ideas of their own. Click to listen to this money-making episode.

Ep 172: What Goals Did You Set for 2015? Dec 19, 2014

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Have you set your 2015 goals yet? James doesn't make goals. Instead he tries to improve incrementally 1% better every day... spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Instead of goals, James sets themes. Before you pull out that pad and pen, listen here. And a thank you from our listener who asked the question in Episode #168: How Do You Get That Final 1% Finished? If you have a question that you would like to ask James, you can either: Ask a question at Askaltucher.com. E-mail it to James@stansberryradio.com. Or, text James at 203-512-2161.

Ep 171: How Can I Get My Movie Made? Dec 18, 2014

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Getting your movie produced through the traditional method is extremely difficult. But so is raising the money to do it yourself. So James suggests you try both routes. The cost of producing your own movie has gone way, way down. Claudia suggests creating a short trailer and James chimes in with a few social media ideas to get producers to see it. Try crowd funding... And don't forget to start your next script now.

Ep 170 What's The Best Way to Crowdfund? Dec 17, 2014

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Do you have a great idea for a product but have no idea how to raise the money to get it launched? Why not try crowdfunding? Today James calls the expert, Clay Hebert and gives you all the tricks. He says you need to act like the opposite of MacGyver (you'll have to listen to understand). Build a landing page and pre-sell your idea weeks and even months before you launch your campaign. Build the excitement... 48 hours to launch... 24 hours to launch... Don't miss out. The best deals are going fast! Clay doesn't hold back, he tells James and Claudia all the best practices. If you've ever thought about doing a crowdfunding campaign, then you have to listen to this episode of Ask Altucher

Ep 169 The Key to Success in Life Dec 16, 2014

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Today we start off with a cooking class, not really. Claudia asks James, how did you start your day today? James says, "The key to success in life is what you do in the morning." Turn off your phone, laptop, and TV and go to bed early. Getting a good night sleep is critical to having a productive day. Stress is so damaging to both your physical and mental body so take a moment in the morning to remember what you're grateful for. Just take a few minutes to reflect. It relaxes the anxiety we all feel daily. Your morning ritual can decide your whole life.

Ep 168 – How Do You Get That Final 1% Finished? Dec 15, 2014

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Getting that last 1% of your project finished is a problem so many of us experience. James says it's a problem he has always had to deal with and can totally relate to. So here are a few tricks he uses to get that last 1% done. Try these... •Clean up the whole area around you. Clean up the table, clean up the entire room. This will give you the feeling of a fresh start. •Next, list for yourself, even just in your head, why finishing this project will be good for other people. Remembering why you started this project will help you finish it. •Lastly, picture in your mind what it will feel like when it's finally finished. Go ahead, give these tricks a try, and let us know if they help. Claudia then asks James what he's currently reading...

EP 167 How Long Should You Date Before Having Sex? Dec 12, 2014

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When is the right time and what message does that send? That depends... Do you want to have a relationship or are you just looking for a sexual partner? After you have sex, your relationship changes. Do you have any rules in place -13 dates, 90 days? Do you hold to them? Claudia and James are in rare form today. Sit back and enjoy this episode. If you have a question that you would like to ask James, you can either: Ask a question at Askaltucher.com. E-mail it to James@stansberryradio.com. Or, text James at 203-512-2161.

EP 166 Do You Believe in Intuition? Dec 11, 2014

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Do you believe in intuition or is it something else? Intuition, that feeling that you know something even though you have no evidence to back that up, is how most people would define it... Not James... He believes intuition is really your super-computer, your brain subconsciously going through every variation possible and giving you a scientific answer. It may feel spiritual but it's really just science.

Ep 165: How to Monetize Your Niche Podcast Dec 10, 2014

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Podcasting can be extremely rewarding. And if you're willing to work hard, you can make a lot of money. Today, James calls John Lee Dumas, the host of Entrepreneur on Fire, to ask him if he can help answer a question from one of James' Facebook followers. John's an expert at monetizing his podcast. Last month he grossed $307,504.50 and publishes his numbers here . The question is "How do I approach or attract advertisers in order to monetize my niche podcast?" You'll hear John and James share numerous ideas right off the top of their heads. Niches are great, you can focus with laser accuracy. Your first step should be to contact podcast advertisers and prove to them that you can make them money. John tells you how to do this. The most important thing is to get started...

Ep 164 Should You Theme Your 10 Daily Ideas Dec 09, 2014

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James recommends exercising your idea muscle daily. Pull out a piece of paper and write down 10 ideas every day. Today one of our listeners asks – "Should I theme my ideas?" James says yes, but that doesn't mean every day's list will be similar. He always comes up with a theme, like 10 book ideas or 10 business ideas. Sometimes the ideas are to just help him become a better person. What themes are important to you? Give yourself permission to come up with bad ideas. The most important thing is to just show up every day...

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