PREPARE TO BE A MILLIONAIRE

Prepare To Be A Millionaire #1 in Amazon.com's Counseling category

2008-03-07T15:39:00.004-06:00

Our numbers on Amazon.com continue to drop today!!

We have now taken the #1 spot in Amazon.com's Counseling category!!

Prepare To Be A Millionaire Featured on CBS 11 News in Dallas/Fort Worth

2008-03-07T12:29:00.007-06:00

Yesterday was kind of a crazy day in Texas. First of all it snowed -- yes, you "read" me right -- snow in Texas! And not just a light "dusting" either, we had the big fluffy cotton ball type snow that actually stuck to the ground. Needless to say, this is very unusual, so the local news was on all day long keeping all of us southern, sunshine lovin' folk, abreast of the winter storm situation.

As I was watching the latest winter update, the news station ran a promo for a special feature they were going to run on the evening news about self-made millionaires. The promo said that self-made millionaires tell how they made their millions. Of course, being in the business that I'm in, I was very interested to see their feature and I called some of the Millionaire Blueprints staff members and told them about the feature so we could all watch it.

At 10:00 pm I sat down to watch the news. After about 20 minutes of storm related news and incidents, the self-made millionaire piece aired. The piece started out highlighting Paula Lambert, CEO of the Mozzerella Company in Dallas and I thought, "Wow, she was featured in our book." Then, I saw something that almost made my heart stop. They flashed to our book, Prepare To Be A Millionaire. It was at that moment I realized, the special feature that CBS 11 News had been promoting all day, was for our book. I'm not sure why, but it was very surreal to see our book on the news. It was a pleasant surprise and an amazing moment that I will never forget.

The CBS 11 News feature also highlighted Kevin Summers, CEO of Pallet Supply of America (who is also featured in Prepare To Be A MIllionaire) and they did a fantastic job outlining what the book is all about.

Click here to see the CBS 11 News "Prepare To Be A Millionaire" feature.

Prepare To Be A Millionaire #1 in Amazon.com's Vocational Guidance category

2008-03-07T12:23:00.005-06:00

Here we go again!

After CBS 11 News in Dallas/Fort Worth ran a special feature about our book on the 10:00 news last night our numbers having been steadily dropping on Amazon.com. (Remember, dropping is good)

Today we have taken the number #1 spot in the Vocational Guidance category on Amazon.com.

Yeehaw!!

Sherry Leigh
Millionaire Blueprints Magazine Director

Prepare To Be A Millionaire #1 in Amazon.com's Entrepreneurship Category

2008-02-20T18:35:00.004-06:00

Wow! What a day we've had.

We've been watching the Amazon.com sales rank all day long. At 3:00 we were at #259! Then, at 4:00 we jumped again to #213. At 5:00 we were at #176 and now at 6:00 Prepare To Be A Millionaire has jumped again to #142, but this time we also took over the #1 Best Seller spot in Amazon.com's Entrepreneurship category.

To say we are excited ... is definately an understatement. We are thrilled beyond belief.

The best part about all of this though, is that the people that bought Prepare To Be A Millionaire on Amazon.com today have purchased a valuable tool that will help them on their own journey to becoming a millionaire.

Sherry Leigh
Millionaire Blueprints Magazine Director

Prepare To Be A Millionaire And Amanda Kennedy In The News

2008-02-20T17:18:00.006-06:00

Part 2 of a five-part serialisation featuring Amanda Kennedy was published on February 19, 2008 by the Times Online. Kennedy owns Sassybax Bras, a company that sells women's lingerie products, and she is also one of the 43 millionaires featured in Prepare To Be A Millionaire. In her story, she explains how a simple idea has found success in the lingerie business.

The Times Online featured Yanik Silver in Part 1 of its series and will also feature 3 other self-made millionaires from Prepare To Be A Millionaire as part of their five-part serialisation.

Click here to see the article online.

Prepare To Be A Millionaire #1 in Amazon.com's New Business Enterprises Category

2008-02-20T13:44:00.008-06:00

Since the official launch of Prepare To Be A Millionaire on February 2nd the entire Millionaire Blueprints staff has become obsessed with watching the Amazon.com sales rank. Since there is really no way for authors -- or employees of authors -- to see exactly how many books they are selling we rely on the Amazon.com sales rank as an indicator. (At least none that I am aware of, if you know of another way to monitor sales please post it.)

It started out as just a once a day thing for us. Now, every hour on the hour (that's how often Amazon.com updates the sales rank) I check the new rank posting. I should probably seek out some kind of professional help for this addiction, but it is just so darn exciting.

Every time I look at the sales rank I cover my eyes, hold my breath, then take a real quick look. At home my children think that I have completely lost my mind, but have started to quickly ask, "Did the number drop again?" (Dropping numbers are good. That means we are moving up in the rank.)

Every time the number drops I immediately call Kimberly (she's been traveling a lot to promote the book) and she screams like a young school girl or gives me a big ole' Texas "Yeehaw!!!!!" But, It is really most fun when the entire Millionaire Blueprints staff is crowded around one computer monitor and the number drops. You hear a lot of screaming, followed by, "Oh my God!," and "Can you believe this?," or "This is so amazing." And, yes we have occasionally had some "happy dancing" going on. (It is so awesome to work with people that are so passionate about what they do. I can honestly say we have an incredible team of people at Millionaire Blueprints.)

Today was very exciting for all of us. This morning, at 7:00 AM, we were at #703 - our lowest sales rank since the launch - so, I immediately "texted" the news to everyone. Then, at 11:00 AM we jumped up to the number #1 best seller spot in Amazon.com's New Business Enterprise category. I'm sure you can imagine the staff's reaction to this one. Wow!

We can't wait to see what this afternoon brings! I'll keep you posted.

Sherry Leigh
Millionaire Blueprints Magazine Director

Prepare To Be A Millionaire And Yanik Silver In The News

2008-02-14T09:37:00.000-06:00

The first of a five-part serialisation featuring Yanik Silver was published on February 12, 2008 by the Times Online. Silver is one of the 43 millionaires featured in Prepare To Be A Millionaire. In his story, he explains how he built up his multi-million dollar company selling information products online.

The Times Online will also feature 4 other self-made millionaires from Prepare To Be A Millionaire as part of their five-part serialisation.

Click here to see the article online.

Prepare To Be A Millionaire and Joseph Tantillo In The News

2008-02-14T09:00:00.000-06:00

Joseph Tantillo, one of the 43 self-made millionaires featured in Prepare To Be A Millionaire, was featured in a story published by The Belleville News-Democrat newspaper on February 11, 2008. The newspaper serves the Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro areas.

Tantillo explains how the Internet helped to fuel his success.

Click here to see the article online

Millionaire Blueprints launches new book, Prepare To Be A Millionaire

2008-02-13T16:51:00.001-06:00

For the first time ever, Millionaire Blueprints, the award-winning Texas based entrepreneurial magazine, presents Prepare To Be A Millionaire, a one-of-a-kind new book containing step-by-step business “blueprints,” and detailed instructions in question and answer format from 43 individuals who have achieved entrepreneurial success and reached millionaire status in seven completely different industries.

If you've already read the book, let us know your thoughts. If you haven't read the book and you would like to order a copy click here.

Books are also available in Barnes & Nobles, Borders and other bookstores.

The 43 Millionaires Featured in Prepare To Be A Millionaire:

INTERNET MARKETING

Diane Bingham - Provo, UT
FromGlobalToYou.com
E-Commerce and Antiques
Savvy eBay pioneer Diane Bingham’s rise to success.

Titus Blair - Bakersfield, CA
Sword Sales Online
E-Commerce
Start a lucrative online business with as little as one-hundred dollars.

Ryan Lee - New Canaan, CT
Personal Trainer University
Fitness Information Products Online
His knack for marketing and for pursuing big ideas propelled him to the top of his industry. Now he’s planning to change the way we approach–and gain access to–personal training.

Jennifer Nichols - Birmingham, AL and Atlanta, GA
My Wedding Favors and Kate Aspen
E-Commerce for Wedding Industry
While planning her wedding, Jennifer Nichols uncovers a million-dollar business.

Amanda Raab - Shiner, TX
Purepearls.com
Jewelry Products Online
Purely Profitable Pearls.

Yanik Silver - Potomac, MD
Surefire Marketing, Inc.
Information Products Online
Yanik Silver taps into the secrets of online success.

Joseph Tantillo- Freeburg, IL
GreekGear.com
Customized Greek Products Online
How one nearly broke fraternity brother turned a waiting room idea into a thriving online company.

REAL ESTATE

Robert G. Allen - San Diego, CA
BookWise & Company
Real Estate, Publishing, and Marketing as an Entrepreneur
Setbacks become stepping stones.

Karen Nelson Bell - Las Vegas, NV
Karen Nelson Bell
Real Estate Investing With Nothing Down
Karen Nelson Bell shares million-dollar lessons with fellow female entrepreneurs.

Linda Coughlin - New York, NY
Metro-Home NYC LLC
Short-Term and Extended-Stay Housing Solutions
Learn how Manhattan’s Metro-Home millionaire Linda Coughlin created her own niche in the innkeeping industry without a single real estate purchase.

Kirk Lancaster - Fort Worth, TX
Lancaster/Crowley Investments LLC
Real Estate Investing
The road to wealth could start with a ridiculous offer.

Stacey Santos-Albuquerque, NM
A Suite For You, Inc.
Relocation Housing
Entrepreneur makes millions by providing a “home away from home.”

INVENTORS

George Boudreaux-Columbus, IN
Boudreaux's Butt Paste
Healthcare Products
How a small-town pharmacist’s compound with a funny name became a best-selling topical ointment--and attracted the loyalty of national retailers.

Shawn Donegan-Palm Harbor, FL
Speed Rollers
Painting Supplies
A simple question sparks a million-dollar idea.

Patrick Dori -Leonia, NJ
Beach'n Billboard, Inc.
Advertising Solution
Forget suntans and sandcastles, Patrick Dori went to the Jersey shore and created a revolutionary advertising medium.

Rebecca Finell and Ryan Fernandez - Tempe, AZ
Boon Inc.
Juvenile Products
For Rebecca Finell and Ryan Fernandez good things come in green packages.

J. J. Matis-Sherman Oaks, CA
J. J. Creations, Inc.
Customized Bags
This lifelong fan found the perfect fashion accessory to pitch to the big leagues.

Tamara Monosoff-Walnut Creek, CA
Mom Inventors, Inc.
Web-based resource for community of Mom-inventors
How an inventive mom turned her creative household solution into a resource for others like her, and created a multimillion-dollar, family-centered business in the process.

Peter von Dyck-Fernandina Beach, FL
Zassi Medical Evolutions, Inc.
Medical Devices
Peter M. von Dyck’s early career decision was later reinforced by a sad twist of fate that caused him to put his heart, as well as his mind, into this breakthrough business.

PRODUCT-DRIVEN

Terri Bowersock-Tempe, AZ
Terri's Consign & Design Furnishings and Still N Style
Furniture, Fashion, and Home Décor Consignment
Terri Bowersock overcomes obstacles and tragedy to forge a million-dollar success.

Marion Brem-Corpus Christi, TX
Love Chrysler, Inc.
Car Dealership
Marion Brem’s successful journey as a multimillion-dollar car saleswoman began with her “scrapbook,” which raised $800,000.

Andi Brown-Palm Harbor, FL
Halo, Purely for Pets
Pet Products
Entrepreneur finds millions in profit by focusing on the well-being of animals.

Doug Canning-San Quentin, CA
Dirtbag Clothing, Inc.
Clothing
How an entrepreneur’s penchant for creating logo T-shirts for bands and ‘boarders turned into a multimillion-dollar clothing empire.

Amanda Kennedy-Los Angeles, CA
Sassybax Bras
Women’s Lingerie Products
How a former model, actress, and therapist tapped all three careers to find success in the competitive and lucrative lingerie market.

Kathy Phillips- Lancaster, PA
Primitives By Kathy, Inc.
Gifts and Home Accessories
One wooden candleholder equals $1.4 million.

Keith Daniels Schwartz-Warrensville Heights, OH
Keith Daniels Designs, Divinity Boutique and On Target Promotions
Men's Accessories and Promotional Products
A set of ugly polyester ties launches a million-dollar business.

SERVICE INDUSTRY

Daniel Drubin-Tucson, AZ
4th Dimension
Consulting
How a chiropractor turned his thriving single practice into a multimillion-dollar national consulting firm.

Chris Haas-Cleveland, OH
All Pro Freight Systems, Inc.
Freight Hauling
His blue-collar background gave this entrepreneur the stamina to succeed.

Barbara Marcus-Brookline, MA
Parents In A Pinch
Temporary In-home Childcare and Corporate Childcare
Barbara Marcus turned a babysitting venture into a million-dollar business.

Matt McIntyre-Addison, TX
Puritan Financial Group, Inc.
Insurance and Financial Planning
Simple approach to serving seniors reaps big-time rewards

Dan Newman-Shreveport, LA
Aeromedical Collections Service, Inc.
Medical Service Reimbursement Management
Courtesy and persistence lead to collecting wealth.

Kevin Summers-Dallas, TX
Pallet Supply of America
Pallet Manufacturing and Recycling
Starting with only a hammer and some nails, Kevin Summers built a multimillion-dollar business that turned “wood” into “gold.”

FOOD INDUSTRY

Wally Amos-Los Angeles, CA and Oahu in Kailua, HI
Famous Amos Cookies and Chip and Cookie
Cookies
Wally Amos models success by persevering through times of trouble.

Tito Beveridge-Luling, TX
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Micro-Distillery
How a geologist turned distiller made a $5 million splash in the volatile Texas vodka market, one bottle at a time.

Curt Jones-Paducah, KY
Dippin' Dots
Novelty Concessions, Ice Cream
How a microbiologist turned his professional knowledge into an astronomical future.

Paula Lambert-Dallas, TX
The Mozzarella Company
Cheese Factory
How an American entrepreneur with a passion for fresh mozzarella brought home a slice of Italian culture and now serves up millions in the cheese business.

Nadja Piatka-Edmonton, Alberta
Nadja Foods
Low-Fat Desserts
A struggling single mom found a market for her special cooking talent--and parlayed it into millions in the international food service industry.

Saul Rubio-Hammond, LA
La Carreta Restaurant
Mexican Restaurants
How a young college student from Mexico makes his millionaire dreams come true by bringing Mexican cuisine and a special model of service to Southern Louisiana.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Cuthrell-Releigh, NC
Progressive Music Center
Music School
How music made a difference in one man’s life, and inspired him to create a place where that same gift is passed on to others.

Jack Farr-Cresson, TX
MotorSport Ranch
Sports Car Country Club
After being “bitten” by the sports car driving bug, Texas entrepreneur Jack Farr, decided to fulfill a dream: the nation’s first sports car country club--a place where the amateur, weekend sports car driver can let it all hang out.

Benjamin Knox-College Station, TX
The Benjamin Know Gallery
Art Gallery
How one former starving artist went from receiving scholarships to giving them.

Lorie Line-Wayzata, MN
Lorie Line Music, Inc.
Pianist
How a talented musician parlayed popular appeal and flair for promotion into one of the largest independent record companies in the world.

Todd Pliss-Calabasas, CA
New Look Products
Direct Response Marketing
Todd Pliss combined his teaching talent with his abilities as an award-winning filmmaker, and discovered the formula for creating record-breaking multimedia sales.

Enjoy the book and keep reading Millionaire Blueprints magazine.

Sherry Leigh
Magazine Director