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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Our mdiVENTURES Philosophy

We believe in the unbelievable.

We believe in making a meaningful difference in society.

We believe in dealing with win-win integrity, transparency, and utmost good faith.

We strive to minimise downside risk and maximise upside potential.

We believe in adding value before expecting a return.

We thrive in the realm of innovation chaos.

We simplify the complex.

Now let's DO business!

Friday, October 26, 2007

Cheryl Richter Testimonial: I Am Inspired

Hi Trevor

Yes, I Am Inspired: I admit to having only read 70 pages of your “Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur” – but, I am v-e-r-y impressed! I am looking forward to the next 70-odd pages!

You’re clearly someone who has not only read the best books on business, marketing, etc – but knows how to implement this information! I have business ideas popping into my mind all of the time/I’m continually thinking of business ideas/I drive my friends crazy by continually turning the conversation into some or other money-making idea.

It has been an inspiration to attend the MDI sessions – I’ve learnt a tremendous amount – not only from the presentations themselves, but by the questions you’ve been asking. I know these are what I have to ask iro my business ideas. Thanks for doing what you’re doing!

Kind regards
Cheryl Richter
Towards Results Consulting
Cell 083 652 0195

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Carmen Schnider-Kemp Testimonial: Consider It Done!

Hi Trevor,

Firstly, I am truly grateful to you and Ivan, that you provide space to create a platform for aspiring Million Dollar entrepreneurs. You have so many MDI's, visions, strategies and projects ahead of you... I am pitching my services as project coordinator. Consider it done!

I have read some paragraphs of your serial entrepreneur e-book and am rather smitten by it. It contains very valuable information and gives that extra little bit of strategy that as entrepreneurs we often forget.

Best regards
Carmen
082 829 1916

Ian Wright Testimonial: I Thoroughly Enjoyed Being Part Of This Group - I Now See The LIGHT

Hi Trevor,

Re: Fridays get together, again I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the group and look forward to the next one. Without the INNER Circle I was floundering... but I do see light between the trees now thanks to you and your colleagues.

Yours,
Ian Wright
Ozone Services Industries Pty Ltd
Phone: + 27 11 791 4403
Mobile: + 27 (0) 83 650 0424
Fax to email 0866542325
http://www.ozonize.co.za/
Skype: ianwrighty

Brian Carter Testimonial: Absolutely Phenomenal - Great Business People With Great Ideas

Hi Trevor

Please pass on my sincere thanks to the team at The PALAZZO - Mark, Roger and Debra. The meeting in the penthouse suite on Friday was absolutely phenomenal, topped perhaps only by the grand splendor of the venue. I am grateful to Mark and his team for providing this opportunity to me, to be able to feel like a VIP, enjoy some refreshments, and most of all spend time with the quality people who attended the meeting for 'Cracking The Millionaire Code'.

I did not know quite what to expect from the meeting, but definitely afterwards I know what I got out of it: I strive to be a better person in so many aspects of life, both business and personal, as I aspire to be more like the people I have spent time with from the INNER Circle, especially those at the 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' meeting, as these are all great business people with great ideas, and yet so down to earth and just normal. I felt truly honored to be a part of the meeting.

I look forward to many more.


Kind regards
BRIAN CARTER

Cheryl Richter Testimonial: This Is The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of

Hi Trevor

To be sitting with a group of business-owners in the INNER Circle forum, during which the idea of million-dollarizing businesses is presented and discussed – and in a venue such as the splendid Palazzo – this is the stuff dreams are made of!

The “Millionnaire Code” may be a book compiled by two people from the States but there is no good reason why the principles cannot work right here, right now at the bottom tip of Africa. The success that they may have achieved is likely to be small in comparison to what great South African minds and hearts can accomplish, all part of the Bigger Plan – and judging by the comments expressed by the group assembled, I know Great Things are to follow. Well done for pushing forward with an idea such as the “Millionnaire Code”! Great explanation of the idea in general for the benefit of those who hadn’t previously heard of it, and presentation of practical real-life example and facilitation of discussion!

Thanks to you for putting this all together, and to all at the Palazzo for hosting us! And, huge thanks to Ivan for giving you the book – what a team!


Kind regards
Cheryl Richter
Towards Results Consulting
Cell 083 652 0195

John Reilly Testimonial: Exciting & Energized

Hi Trevor,

I found the ‘Cracking the Code’ session exciting and energized and look forward to further opportunities, the setting was amazing and the PALAZZO management and staff were superb and wonderfully accommodating as always.

Regards,
John Reilly

Feedback Fri 19 Oct: MDI Session Part 3. - Cracking The Millionaire Code

Hi to ALL 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' Participants

From yesterday's workshop session input from everybody, I was left with no doubt that The PALAZZO makes one feel like 'a million dollars'... from the 'million dollar' shoeshine experienced by Hugo... to the 'million dollar' tea/coffee service offered to our attendees... delivered with consistent 'million dollar' smiles from The PALAZZO staff.

Hmmm... The PALAZZO - Makes YOU Feel Like A Million Dollars - is there the beginnings of a slogan or byline or CSR/marketing campaign in there somewhere that we can use to uplift an entire community..?

Again, we must convey our heartfelt special thanks to The PALAZZO General Manager Mark Sawkins, Deputy General Manager: Roger Petyt, Banqueting Co-ordinator Debra Geddes - Tel: (011) 510-3000 - for continuing support, privilege and provision of a SUPERB venue & service.

Let's review our prototype process so far...

i. ..we began with a 2-hour getting-to-know each other 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' session in The PALAZZO Penthouse Suite - we held two of these sessions for differing groups an a Friday at 10 a.m. to 12 Noon & 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ii. ..the next week we moved on to a Saturday Morning 4-hour Million Dollar Idea (MDI) session in The PALAZZO's Boardroom where we got through 5 MDI's

iii. ..followed up the next week with a second 4-hour MDI session (Friday afternoon) in u-shaped workshop format in The Costello Room where we worked through another 5 MDI's

iv. ..and yesterday (Friday afternoon) completed another 4-hour session in round-table layout in The Costello Room where we workshopped ideas for The PALAZZO CSR/CSI strategy and related MDI's.

My personal favourite session was the Saturday Morning in The Boardroom - it felt closest to the serious business decision-making environment that I envisage for driving quality MDI's. Would like your thoughts on your favourite session.

From the above, it seems to me that with some quality fine-tuning of the MDI delivery-structure we could move through the process in a two-day seminar/workshop format (gives us a 2 X 6-hour working days format).

Yesterday began with a rapid-fire scratching-the-surface overview of just a few of the pertinent extracts from 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' and 'Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur'. Clearly those who read the two publications will gain much deeper insight and meaning behind some of the core concepts we touched upon, namely:

1. The enLIGHTENed Principle (from Cracking The Millionaire Code):

L - Loverage - sharing your love of abundance with others - promulgating the concept of giving to give business endeavours
I - Inner Wealth - converting your intangible inner gifts, passion, skills, talents to tangible outer wealth
G - Giving - base your business on giving, fair play, honest, sharing principles - give to others, your family, yourself.
H - Higher Power - consider the DIVINE possibility that you are not 'alone' in your life journey - a universe of abundance
T - Trustee - consider that money may be attracted to those stewards that can be trusted to make a difference in society

I must acknowledge Ivan Andersen's presentation of Johnny The Bagger. Anyone who thought that the LOVERAGE behind an enlightened MDI doesn't come at an enormous emotional price had that thought completely erased by Ivan's emotion-charged input. Enlightened MDI's require your 100% heart and soul commitment... nothing less! Voluntarily chairing a multi-million rand school development for the mentally-challenged is LOVERAGE of the highest order. We salute you, Ivan.

That's the quality of JV partner I like to be involved with.

Do you know anyone else like Ivan that we can grow quality MDI's with.. ?.. ;-)

2. The 4 Key Cracking The Millionaire Codes (from Cracking The Millionaire Code):

The Destiny Code - Dicovering where your gut, passion, enjoyment, pleasure tells you your life's work should be played out
The Prism Code - Creating your vehicle to achieving multiple streams of wealth
The Angel Code - The team of people that will help you achieve your dreams
The Star Code - Your STAR customers who purchase your product/service and spread the word

3. Millionaire Code PRISM Patterns (from Cracking The Millionaire Code):

P - Primary Products
R - Related Products
I - Information Products - Data information, Direction signage, Consulting, How to systems
S - Services - Manufacturing, Design, Distribution, Marketing, Sales, Protection, Enhancement, Humor, Advertising, etc. M - Media - Entertainment, Experience, Hobby, Toys and games, Associations, Business opportunity, Personal endorsement

4. Questions To Ask To Find My Destiny Code (from Cracking The Millionaire Code):

Passion - What do I love to do?
Talent - What am I good at?
Values - What is important to me?
Destiny - What was I born to do?

5. 21 Wheel of Wealth WOW Factors (from Cracking The Millionaire Code):
see - http://www.crackingthemillionairecode.com/promises/BusinessWoWingForm.pdf

Moving on to the workshop session, we broke into 3 round-table groups after viewing the SIMPLE essence of concepts such as the Johnny The Bagger story and its compilation into an Information Product and Seminar commanding $1000 per head, and the Tingler, which generated $10 Million in sales for two committed women entrepreneurs.

Ivan and I also shared how we had gained from the collective input and interest to see the morphing of Murdoch Inc. into the new mdiVENTURES, leading to the development of the mdiACCELERATOR business collaboration tool.

Again, in preparation for the workshop, we reviewed at warp-speed the concepts of:

6. 'Rewinding The Movie' (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):
- End - describe the end result of the project in visual terms, what revenue was generated, what residual revenue is sustained
- Middle
- Beginning

7. Projecting the 3 Key Indicators for the Project (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):
- Revenue
- Costs
- Profits

8. MBC - WIIFM (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):
- Me - What's In It For Me
- Business
- Consumer

Here's a question related to this little exercise: What was the WIIFM reason for me to give away a R390 to R440 (retail selling price) Moneyskills game as reward for the great input from everybody?

Simple. Not only was it an exercise in giving without expecting anything in return... it also serves as a reminder that I have over 2000 of these excellent games in stock for sale as Christmas Stocking fillers at R50 cash per unit. You can keep R20 (40% comm.) per unit... and I'd like to move them as quickly as possible. If it stimulates some ideas for moving them, every 100 units is R2000 to you, 2000 units is R40 000 to you, let me know... :-)

9. The Vending Machine Process (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur)

10. The 1-Page Script (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):
- Vision
- Aim
- Objectives
- USP
- Targets

11. Working to SMART Objectives (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Time

Then it was onto the 3 round-table group brainstorms on what The PALAZZO CSR/CSI initiative could look like in the coming year.

I heard some great ideas coming from each table which Ivan noted onto a mind map (to follow). Table 1 had me thinking of 'million-dollar' reality-show concepts (stimulated the million-dollar shoe shine thought). Table 2. touched on the concept of hosting media personalities and media production houses (bringing in promotional resources) and stimulated the 'Million-Dollar GOLF Tournament' alternative idea - maybe it is a VIRTUAL Golf tournament. Table 3. came up with a self-sustaining hydroponic vegetable-growing village concept for local communities - had me thinking of EPCOT Centre at DisneyWorld and earthworm farms on Carte Blanche last week.

Most importanly, I heard a commonality of threads which make The PALAZZO central to many of the MDI's presented at our prior meetings. The PALAZZO CSR/CSI initiative has the potential to be linked to the Community 100 Empowered project (Economic Hub development LSM 1 to 4's) and the Consumer Value Bundle prototype concept (Local Retailers & LSM 10 Consumers)... all of which can be further linked to The Ultimate Information Business concept, the SA Business Index, The Money Profiler, etc.

Bearing in mind the MBC - WIIFM thinking, we need to be aware that The PALAZZO CSR/CSI project will be of great personal, emotional, achievement-oriented, group-learning, philanthropic value - community upliftment - to those who get their teeth into it. The other MDI's have financial reward benefits thrown in. And given that most honestly aspire to building multiple income-streams, it is important to make an honest assessment of which projects can generate revenue and what you'd like to see flowing in for your contribution to such project.

As with the mdiACCELERATOR that Ivan and I have developed to demonstrate zero-downside risk (if we cannot demonstrate upside we make nothing) to any business owner's project that we engage in, with a fixed formula to participate in the upside, so you need to begin assessing what YOU will be worth to any of the above projects that take your fancy and what return you'd like to receive for your input. For some it will be financial, for others it will be learning and personal growth, for some an experiment in philanthropy, and for some a combination of all three. Every person is unique and you will need to tell me what will get your juices flowing to be in this game.

I'll need you to think in terms of the contribution that you believe you can make to revenue and/or bottom-line profit and the specific financial return (in Rand value) that you like to receive for what you do.

Given that we hope to be opening up projects to working in teams of 5 people per project (excluding Ivan and myself), you need to give thought to the following as well:

12. Forming project Teams (from Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur):

- WHY we should be working together - identifying team capabilities, resources, skills
- WHAT we'll be doing together - defining team objectives, success criteria & required outcomes
- WHO will be doing what - establishing deliverables, accountabilities, rewards & consequences
- HOW we will work together - defining team groundrules

Just as Ivan and I have to 'motivate' the G.M. of the PALAZZO to allow us to be a significant driver of their CSR/CSI objectives for next year, so I need you to 'motivate' Ivan and I on the reason/s why YOU should be one of the five to be selected to participate in the project/s that appeal to you. Again, after yesterday, give me an update indication of the project/s that really excite you.

From your input we will dividing into WORKING teams and focusing on bringing individual projects to life.

It's time to get the rubber hitting the road.

Your further feedback and input will be appreciated.

My thanks for the fantastic feedback extract from one of you below (kept confidential until I get permission to supply name):

Hi Trevor: Subject: Yes, I Am Inspired: 'I admit to having only read 70 pages of your “Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur” – but, I am v-e-r-y impressed! I am looking forward to the next 70-odd pages! You’re clearly someone who has not only read the best books on business, marketing, etc – but knows how to implement this information!'

'I have business ideas popping into my mind all of the time/I’m continually thinking of business ideas/I drive my friends crazy by continually turning the conversation into some or other money-making idea.' 'It has been an inspiration to attend the MDI sessions – I’ve learnt a tremendous amount – not only from the presentations themselves, but by the questions you’ve been asking. I know these are what I have to ask iro my business ideas.' 'Thanks for doing what you’re doing!'


Yesterday's attendees:

Teresa Barber - HARE
Chris Porter - Drug Awareness Software & Movie Production Investment - HARE
Susan Williams - Business Storytelling - HARE
John Reilly - Interior Design Consultants - HARE
Johan Cronje - Executive Team Coach & Software
Hugo Snyman - Financial Fund Management Procurement - HARE
Kevin Foot - Business Broker - TURTLE
Carmen Schnider-Kemp - Parenting Skills Website - HARE
Brian Carter - Financial Services - TURTLE
Celeste Beukes - Health, Fitness & Wellness - HARE
Benita Vermeulen - Profit Recovery - HARE
Martin Wittstock - Business Index - HARE
Ian Wright - Ozone Products & Services - HARE/OWL
Pieter Beukes - Building & Construction - HARE
Cheryl Richter - Success Motivation - TURTLE
Ira Halpern - Events/Promotions
Mike Lacey-Smith - Clinical Psychologist
Raymond Bilson - Import Specialist - HARE
Ivan Andersen - - Business Support Software Development - HARE/TURTLE
Trevor Nel - Business Development Strategist / Developer: INNER Circle - HARE

Regards
Trevor

Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790
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Feedback: MDI Session Part 2. - Cracking The Millionaire Code

Hi to ALL 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' Participants

I will try to confirm our next MDI meeting for next Friday 19th : 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ASAP. Keep as provisional in your diaries.

Again, we must convey our heartfelt special thanks to The PALAZZO General Manager Mark Sawkins, Deputy General Manager: Roger Petyt, Banqueting Co-ordinator Debra Geddes - Tel: (011) 510-3000 - for continuing support, privilege and provision of a SUPERB venue & service.

From the closing comments conveying the feelings of all in the room - 'Energy, Passion, Chaos, Disruptive Innovation... BLIKSEM (or something like that from Pieter... ;-) - I'm left believing that we're exploring the process of producing 'Bottled Lightning'. Now there's a Million Dollar Idea (MDI) just waiting to happen.

This email contains important homework for you... to get back to me ASAP.

Highlight of the afternoon was the pop-in visit by Mark Sawkins - G.M. The PALAZZO - who conveyed exactly how the 'Give to Give' philosophy creates an upward spiral of abundance that literally spawns unlimited opportunity for everyone touched by it. We were left in no doubt as to the enormous emotional value of GRATITUDE & TESTIMONIALS at both Staff and Corporate Executive level at Southern Sun.

See Attached: Ivan's MDI mind Map

Following this email, I will send a 2.5 meg attachment of a complimentary draft word.doc copy of 'Confessions of a SERIAL Entrepreneur' and some intro pdf's to show layout plus two further ebooks - DifferenceMaker & GetWealthy - to give you an idea of the diverse range of content and thinking that we can deliver. (Celeste, the 17 Strategic Marketing Questions are in there somewhere - find them... ;-)

Please remember that these MDI sessions were inspired by Ivan Andersen introducing me to 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' and I recommend that you get hold of a copy of the book, register onto the website - www.crackingthemillionairecode.com and complete the H.O.T.S. (Hare, Owl, Turtle, Squirrel) Survey on http://www.crackingthemillionairecode.com/hots.asp and let me know what your profile is. Very important for us to consider when putting teams together.

For your information, 36 people currently receive this email currently (responding from the original 63 invited from our last INNER Circle at The PALAZZO meeting and some extras from random links that I included in later meeting notifications to appeal to the curious). Of those 36, below is the list of MDI Part.1 & 2 attendees who I believe have truly caught onto the energy and passion that exudes from these sessions, and who are ready to move on to the next phase of dividing up into MDI project teams to begin the process of 'MILLIONDOLLARISING' their projects.

Your task from the list of attendees and MDI projects discussed below is to provide me with two lists of your top three people that you would like to work with (exclude Ivan and I as we will be overseeing all projects initially) and your top three projects that you would like to work on. MDI concept owners should select the top 3 projects other than their own (we will assume that your own project will be your ultimate passion anyway). Your lists will be kept CONFIDENTIAL, so you won't be putting anyone's nose out of joint. Number your lists 1, 2, 3, in order of first preference to third preference.

Names of Part 1 & 2 Attendees: You are welcome to contact each other from this list:

Teresa Barber - HARE
Chris Porter - Drug Awareness Software & Movie Production Investment - HARE
Susan Williams - Business Storytelling - HARE
John Reilly - Interior Design Consultants - HARE
Johan Cronje - Executive Team Coach & Software
Hugo Snyman - Financial Fund Management Procurement - HARE
Kevin Foot - Business Broker - TURTLE
Carmen Schnider-Kemp - Parenting Skills Website - HARE
Brian Carter - Financial Services - TURTLE
Celeste Beukes - Health, Fitness & Wellness - HARE
Benita Vermeulen - Profit Recovery - HARE
Martin Wittstock - Business Index - HARE
Ian Wright - Ozone Products & Services - HARE/OWL
Pieter Beukes - Building & Construction - HARE
Cheryl Richter - Success Motivation - TURTLE
Ira Halpern - Events/Promotions
Mike Lacey-Smith - Clinical Psychologist
Raymond Bilson - Import Specialist
Ivan Andersen - - Business Support Software Development - HARE/TURTLE
Trevor Nel - Business Development Strategist / Developer: INNER Circle - HARE

You will note that we are dangerously short of Turtles, Owls and Squirrels - Hares breed like rabbits in this environment... ;-)

Carmen asked to get a photo and profile of everyone on the above list - here's an easy way to do it - go and register your profile and upload your photo to www.plaxo.com and you will appear automatically on my Outlook list of contacts and vice versa. Then go and register on www.skype.com and you can reach my PC to chat for zero cost... and see when I am online. My skype ID is: trevornel .

MDI Projects Discussed:

Reilly Inc. - NLP-oriented Design Consultants National/International
Divine Parents - Online Website for Parents
Ozonize
Drug Awareness Film and DVD
SA Business Index
The PALAZZO CSI Initiative
Community100Empowered - Economic Hubs
Third Circle - Money Personality Profiling
The Community Value Bundle Project (inc.GlamSlam Experiential Event Marketing)
The Ultimate Information Business

Murdoch & mdiVentures is deliberately not included on this list for selection purposes as both are expected to naturally spin-off from the projects above.

I suspect that we will probably begin working on 3 to 5 of the above projects initially. That is not to demean those MDI's not initially selected for focus. It will just mean that THIS group is going with their collective GUT on where they believe their passion lies to drive for quickest emotional and/or financial return on their interest and effort. Another group may well select differently. However every MDI concept-owner will be able to apply the generic processes to be brainstormed at our next session (see below) to tweak their own project for mass-interest. Regardless of which projects are selected, Ivan and I will be providing overseeing guidance for ALL MDI projects (whether selected by this group or not) to move them from idea to reality in the concept owners hands. So don't panic and don't feel left out.

Our next meeting will see our provisional allocation of project teams (to see how they gel) and we will be focusing on 3 methodologies - my Vending Machine analogy (see Confessions Ch. 4), 'Cracking The Millionaire Code's PRISM Profit Patterns and WOW (Wheel of Wealth) 21 point MDI project brainstormers.

Anytime that you want to record your ongoing feelings in writing for this exploratory process, please do so, it helps us tremendously to know how people are genuinely affected by this experience - good or bad - something new that you have learnt - an 'aha' moment - from the heart. We will continuously ask as your feelings and learning experience should be changing continuously from each new meeting experience that you have... please share them.

And hey... let's all ensure that we're having some FUN in the process... :-)

Regards
Trevor

Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790
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Feedback MDI Part1. & Cracking The Millionaire Code - Friday 12 Oct. 1 to 5 p.m. at The PALAZZO - MDI Part 2.

Hi all Cracking The Millionaire Code attendees

Our next meeting: Million Dollar Ideas (MDI's) - Part 2 - Friday 12 Oct. - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Soave Room - The PALAZZO

We already have 18 people confirmed... again complimentary with kind support of Mark Sawkins G.M. The PALAZZO.

You will note from the program today that I learn quickly from each exploratory session.

On Saturday - MDI Part 1. in The PALAZZO Boardroom - we heard the MDI's presented by John Reilly - Reilly Inc., Carmen Schneider-Kemp - Divine-Parents, Ian Wight - Ozonize, Chris Porter - Drug Awareness & Martin Wittstock - S.A. Business Index... and we got a little better acquainted with the quality of people and their questions and answers in the room.

From Saturday's MDI Part. 1 session I learned that we will need to apply the 10-Minute presentation rule STRICTLY in order to get through the MDI's that need to be presented (A maximum of 5 PPT slides is recommended). And, I mean I will be STRICT...!

Each 10-minute segment will be followed by a STRICT 5-minute Q & A.

To save time at this MDI Part 2. session, I would like each attendee to prepare a WRITTEN Word-of-Mouth recommendation statement (maximum 30 words) about what the exploratory process has done for YOU so far... about the personal value you have gained... the sort of comment that you would be making to your friends at a braai about what blows you away about what you are involved in at the moment.. - we will be kicking off with these statements... :-)

I will lead off the Part. 2 process with a presentation on behalf of The PALAZZO in a program that looks like this:

The Program.

1.p.m - Begin - Summary Review of 2 previous sessions - What Got Us Here - Review of Word of Mouth Statements:

1:15 - The PALAZZO CSI Objectives - Trevor
1:30 - Community100Empowered - Ivan
1:45 - Third Circle - Hugo Snyman
2:00 - Break

2:05 - Comments
2:15 - The Community Value Bundle Project - Trevor
2:30 - Xanadu CD Demo - Ira
2:45 - Celeste's MDI - Celeste
3:00 - The Ultimate Information Business - Trevor
3:15 - Break

3:30 - Mind Map Review of MDI Projects presented - Ivan
3:40 - General Comments & Discussion
4:00 - Proposed MDI Prototype Operating Structure - Trevor
4:15 - General Comments & Discussion
4:45 - Next Step Proposals
5:00 - End

And YES, I know... there are some of you who want another shot at presenting your business MDI again... all in good time (even in the program above I am holding back some great MDI's of my own because of lack of time)... we need to work everyone through this exploratory concept into a structured process of implementation ASAP... and we haven't yet begun to touch on the MDI processes described in Cracking The Millionaire Code. The learning curve for everyone with an MDI is to prepare an ELEVATOR Pitch - a sizzling summary - of your concept that grabs our attention in the SHORTEST time. If you can't do that in 60 seconds you have a challenge, if you can't do it in 5 minutes you're in trouble, if you can't do it in 10 minutes you don't understand your problem... ;-)

What was that about BRUTAL Honesty..?

Regards
Trevor - 011-705-2790
innercircle@tiscali.co.za
www.innercircleforum.com

Why Teresa Exclaims: 'Thank You, Thank You, Thank You' - Cracking The Millionaire Code

Hi Folks

Writes Teresa Barber: 'Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... for bringing together the group for Cracking the Millionaire Code. I see big things that could really happen with the group I saw and look forward to getting started.' (More below).

Below in this email: Feedback from last week's 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' sessions at The PALAZZO... and an invite for an extra 5 ONLY to this Saturday's follow-up session at our INNER Circle at The PALAZZO Millionarium.

INNER Circle Business Forum brings together quality Business Owners, Directors & Decision-Makers who WANT to do business. No nonsense!

List Of Meetings - please confirm your attendance by RSVP on links below: (click highlighted meeting link below or if not highlighted go to www.innercircleforum.com )

· Thu. 11Oct - INNER Circle LAN 100 Midrand - Sandy van Zyl
· Thu. 25Oct - INNER Circle LAN 100 CRESTA - Nikki Viljoen
· Tue. 30Oct - INNER Circle LAN 100 PALAZZO - Trevor Nel
· Coming soon: INNER Circle EDENVALE
· Coming soon: INNER Circle BRIGHTWATER Commons
· Coming soon: INNER Circle at VODAWORLD (Nov.)
· Coming soon: INNER Circle BOSKRUIN (Nov.)

Click here to read about MILLIONIZING Your Business Projects at The PALAZZO

Did you miss last week's Cracking The Millionaire Code sessions? Do YOU have a Million Dollar Idea (MDI) that you believe can benefit society? Do you want to 'MillionDollarize' your MDI into a socially-responsible mega-revenue business project?

Do you not have an MDI, but have time, resources, skills, and commitment to become an essential member and revenue-generator in a difference-making MDI?

We have ONLY 5 complimentary seats available for YOU to join our pioneering exploratory groups on saturday at the venue below. To grab one of these seats you will NEED to complete this simple survey first and send it to me ASAP & I will confirm:

Survey: Please complete the H.O.T.S. (Hare, Owl, Turtle, Squirrel) Survey and let me know what your profile is. http://www.crackingthemillionairecode.com/hots.asp

Once completed, send your profile data to me on this link:
Yes Please, I WANT One Of The 5 Seats For Sat. 06 Oct. at The PALAZZO - Here's my H.O.T.S. profile

This is the invite to those who attended the first sessions:

When..? This Saturday 06th October from 9 a.m. to 1.p.m. (4 hours) - Cost: Your Time... :-)

Where..? At our PALAZZO 'Millionairium' of course..!

Objective: Assessing Million Dollar Ideas (MDI's)

Here we're going to allow those with Million Dollar Ideas (MDI's) to take maximum of 10 minutes (and I mean 10 minutes EXACTLY) to present a concise synopsis of their MDI to win over the votes/interest of their peers. We will restrict the number of MDI presentations to 10 in all so that we have some time to brainstorm around each to get our creative juices flowing.

I have today been briefed by The PALAZZO General Manager - Mark Sawkin's - on his Corporate Social Resposibility objectives for which I have already reserved 1 presentation slot to present on his behalf.

So that leaves 9 slots left for YOU to grab 1 on this link:
Yes Please, I WANT A 10 Minute Slot To Present My Million Dollar Idea

So, whether you have an MDI to present or just want to be there to assess the projects on Saturday - please let me know on this link: Yes Please, I WANT To Be There at The PALAZZO This Sat. 06Oct. 9 a'm. to 1 To Make Something Happen

Writes Teresa Barber (full testimonial): 'Hi Trevor, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... for bringing together the group for Cracking the Millionaire Code. I see big things that could really happen with the group I saw and look forward to getting started. My philosophy has always been to give, not expecting to get back and hoping that those that receive will eventually want to or be able to give to others in need. The idea of being able to create more income is a bonus.

1. I re-read the entire book - 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' and have studied different chapters in relation to our meeting and my current business. I really enjoyed the 21 Wow steps and Hundredfolding.

2. I registered on the website.

3. Took the test. Came back as a Hare.

'Now what is next? Two or three weeks for me? Not likely. I want to get started now. I am working on my own ideas, nothing over the top yet, but I would really like to get to know yours and Ivan’s. That or to work with Mark’s idea and finding out more about it may be better than starting from scratch'.

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Want To Make Something Happen?

To All 'Millionaire Code' Participants:

Don't know about you, but it seems that the more we focus on making a difference in the world, the more the world wants to talk to us about 'milliondollarizing' their amazing business ideas. My phone has rung off the hook with people been pointed in our direction. And, I don't pass out my phone contact numbers as most of you know.

Is this something to do with Divine Providence knowing where we want to take these projects and pointing people in our direction..? I'd like to think so... but we'll have to prove that we're up to the task and worthy of such Divine Trust. It's hectic..!

And so... NOW what..?

We had our warm, fuzzy exploratory sessions last week... we all got VERY EXCITED... we've all done the following:

1. You've got your copy of 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' - by Mark Victor Hansen & Robert Allen - available at Estoril Books, Fourways Mall

2. You've registered onto the website - www.crackingthemillionairecode.com

3. You've completed the H.O.T.S. (Hare, Owl, Turtle, Squirrel) Survey and let me know what your profile is. Very important for us to consider when putting teams together. Survey available on this link: http://www.crackingthemillionairecode.com/hots.asp

And most importantly, you've sent in your honest heartfelt testimonial on this link:
Please send your INNER Circle 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' at The PALAZZO positive testimonial on this link

What..? You haven't..??? Well, do it now..!

Why..? Because we're not going to wait for you... we're moving on with beginning to make something POSITIVE happen.

When..? This Saturday 06th October from 9 a.m. to 1.p.m. (4 hours) - Cost: Your Time... :-)

Where..? At our PALAZZO 'Millionairium' of course..!

Objective: Assessing Million Dollar Ideas (MDI's)

Here we're going to allow those with Million Dollar Ideas (MDI's) to take maximum of 10 minutes (and I mean 10 minutes EXACTLY) to present a concise synopsis of their MDI to win over the votes/interest of their peers. We will restrict the number of MDI presentations to 10 in all so that we have some time to brainstorm around each to get our creative juices flowing.

I have today been briefed by The PALAZZO General Manager - Mark Sawkin's - on his Corporate Social Resposibility objectives for which I have already reserved 1 presentation slot to present on his behalf.

So that leaves 9 slots left for YOU to grab 1 on this link: Yes Please, I WANT A 10 Minute Slot To Present My Million Dollar Idea

So, whether you have an MDI to present or just want to be there to assess the projects on Saturday - please let me know on this link: Yes Please, I WANT To Be There at The PALAZZO This Sat. 06Oct. 9 a'm. to 1 To Make Something Happen

I am attaching the feedback communication from last week below, for those that haven't yet responded.

Regards
Trevor - 011 - 705-2790
innercircle@tiscali.co.za
www.innercircleforum.com

Feedback: 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' at The PALAZZO - Fri.28th & Sat.29th Sep.

To all in attendance (see full list of attendees below):

Phew... am trying to come back down to earth after two very intense, inspiring days of exploration & brainstorming with very exciting people, with great ideas to be milliondollarized into mega-business projects.

First, a really special thanks to The PALAZZO General Manager Mark Sawkins, Deputy General Manager: Roger Petyt, Banqueting Co-ordinator Debra Geddes - Tel: (011) 510-3000 - for provision of a SUPERB venue & service.

Mark Sawkins' vision, support and contribution allowed us to experiment, at no cost to all participants, in the finest of creative-thinking environments befitting of the size of the business projects we aim to unleash. Mark really understands the GIVING model that we seek to engender to build businesses that make a difference in society.

Mark, unfortunately, couldn't break away from important meetings of his own to brief us on his CSI aims for 2008... and promises to share that at our next follow-up meeting.

You all know that I believe that testimonials are the finest way to express one's thanks and honest feedback for extraordinary service and contribution received. Testimonials are also great for the soul... nothing feels better than expressing heartfelt GRATITUDE.

So I am going to ask each of you on this list to express what your heart & head feels about the experience that you gained from these exploratory meetings at this venue. They will be copied to The PALAZZO team above. Do it now on the link below:

Please send your INNER Circle 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' at The PALAZZO positive testimonial on this link

Second, our three project teams/sessions - Dr. Jay van Zyl's group and my two groups - proved to have very different dynamics given the different aspirations and experience of the unique individuals in each group. Given that Jay's group is far more advanced at business modeling and project management processes - the links below are aimed at my groups, many of whom were experiencing this exploratory process for the first time.

Our afternoon session attendees got an insight from Jay as to what he provides as our INNER Circle Joint Venture partner, innovation leader and software platform provider.

The underlying postulate of the process we are exploring is to begin structuring new business projects with RESIDUAL Philanthropy built in as the starting point. That is, building businesses with GIVING as a priority - to make a difference in society.

1. If your curiosity was fired up, get your copy of 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' - by Mark Victor Hansen & Robert Allen - available at Estoril Books, Fourways Mall

2. Register onto the website - www.crackingthemillionairecode.com

3. Complete the H.O.T.S. (Hare, Owl, Turtle, Squirrel) Survey and let me know what your profile is. Very important for us to consider when putting teams together. Survey available on this link: http://www.crackingthemillionairecode.com/hots.asp

Dependent on YOUR feedback and interest, I intend running a follow-up session within the next 2 to 3 weeks. I WILL evaluate your interest through your testimonial feedback. Your ENTHUSIASM will speed up the process... ;-)

Here are the key people responsible for these great sessions and the list of people in attendance:

Mark Sawkins - General Manager: The Palazzo
Roger Petyt - Deputy General Manager
Debra Geddes - Banqueting Co-ordinator
Heidi Kleynhams - Banqueting Manager

Dr. Jay van Zyl - SystemicLogic Innovation Team Leader

Penthouse Patio MORNING Session Group:

Benita Vermeulen - Profit Recovery
Teresa Barber - Property Funding, Construction, Investment
Susan Williams - Business Storytelling
Hugo Snyman - Financial Fund Management Procurement
John Reilly - Interior Design Consultants
Carmen Schneider-Kemp - Parenting Skills Website
Johan Cronje - Executive Team Coach & Software
Martin Wittstock - Business Index
Ivan Andersen - Business Support Software Development
Trevor Nel - Business Development Strategist / Developer: INNER Circle

Penthouse Patio AFTERNOON Session Group:

Hugo Snyman - Financial Fund Management Procurement
Johan Cronje - Executive Team Coach & Software
Susan Williams - Business Storytelling
Celeste Beukes - Entrepreneur
Pieter Beukes - Building & Construction
Genevieve Key - Entrepreneurial Scout - Raizcorp
Kevin Foot - Independent Business Adviser/FMCG Specialist
Lynda Gibson - Business Communications
Amy Liang - c/o Lynda Gibson - Business Project Investments
Ian Wright - Ozone Products & Services
Paul Cox - Graphic Supplies: Equipment & Consumables
Cheryl Richter - Success Motivation
Gary Webb - Web-based Recruitment Software
Chris Porter - Drug Awareness Software & Movie Production Investment
Brian Carter - Financial Services
Ivan Andersen - Business Support Software Development
Trevor Nel - Business Development Strategist / Developer: INNER Circle

Please remember that Johan Cronje will be contacting each of the above exploratory group attendees to set you up in his team accountability software program process.

Also, Martin Wittstock's business contact CD offer is below:

SA Business Index will supply YOU with 60 000 business contact details on your PC..! And they will list your business on their database to put you in front of these businesses. If you're interested, let me know on this link: YES, Please Send Details For FREE 60 000 Business Contacts

Regards
Trevor Nel - 705-2790 (011)
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MILLIONIZE Your Business Projects at The Palazzo

Do you have a great business idea, or resources, skills, talent to spare that should be generating millions in revenue? Don't let them go to waste... form a DREAM Team of like-minded make-it-happen business people to 'millionize' your assets.

We'll soon be forming teams at The PALAZZO to begin 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' - by Mark Victor Hansen & Robert Allan - two of the most successful self-help authors of current times - 'to turn your unknown assets into millions'... by brainstorming your great ideas with great teams of people to create businesses to make a difference in society.

Click here to register your interest to participate in Cracking The Millionaire Code at The PALAZZO

Mark Sawkins - M.D. of The PALAZZO - has come to the party with the amazing offer to host this unique INNER Circle project in the R30 000 to R36 000 per night Presidential and Penthouse Suites in this 5-Star venue. Mark S. has already shared an exciting Corporate Social Responsibility aim with me that he would like our INNER Circle team to take on.

Having just read a 'gifted' copy of 'Cracking The Millionaire Code' myself, I have been struck by the synchronicity of what we have been doing at INNER Circle and how the two authors have generated over a billion dollars in revenue themselves. Their book emphasises the critical importance of building your business to build YOUR wealth and to make plenty of money to give back to society - we'll be doing that in this project..! Wanna participate?

Click here to register your interest to participate in Cracking The Millionaire Code at The PALAZZO

Estoril Books at Fourways Mall have just brought in 20 copies of the book +- R120 per copy.

Regards
Trevor Nel - 011 - 705-2790
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