July 2023 – Dan Greer

Family road trips are the BEST!

Posted on July 31, 2023April 23, 2024 by dan_adm

Family road trips are the best!

Your children are only young for a short time, so don’t waste the chance to spend time with them.

When we began our business, we weren’t moving forward as fast as we hoped. We didn’t understand why. We kept going, but it felt very slow—like a snail. We didn’t feel like we were making any progress.

During this time, we went on a long family trip. We packed our four kids into the car and drove from Colorado to Red Lake, Canada. If you don’t know about Red Lake, it’s up north from where Minnesota and Canada meet, about seven hours away. The drive was great. We spent a whole day in the car and saw many amazing things along the way.

During the drive, we got a chance to talk and bond with each other. That’s why we enjoy driving—it gives us time to reconnect as a family, which is great. We discussed our business and what we wanted to achieve with it. Without even writing anything down, we made our business plan and set goals.

We had a fantastic week in Canada, enjoying every moment. We rented a small fishing boat and caught lots of fish. Our youngest son caught his first pike! Our oldest caught a small-mouth bass. We didn’t think it was a big deal, but the locals told us it’s a rare catch in those lakes. We also took a biplane tour of the lake, seeing bears and even two bull moose from the air. We laughed about the plural of moose—is it Meese? Who knows! One evening, my wife and I went for a drive on a dirt road until sunset. It was an amazing experience. And of course, we had to try poutine, a Canadian fry dish. It was delicious, eh?

After leaving Red Lake, we drove to Pennsylvania, spending another 24 hours in the car. Throughout the trip, our family continued to bond. Our kids got along well, and my wife and I talked about everything. As we left Wisconsin, we both had the same idea: why not make God the CEO of our company? It wouldn’t be ours anymore; we’d run his business! We were as excited about this idea as when we found out we were going to have kids! It felt like something out of a movie—we both said it at the same time.

After that, there wasn’t much to talk about. We decided: We didn’t own the company anymore; God did. Our job was to work for him and run it his way. We prayed before all meetings and included verses on all our web pages. It’s His company; we’re just here to run it as His stewards.

We began making changes right away. Instead of saying the company was ours, we called it what it was. I changed my title from CEO to COO and announced that God was the new CEO of Eclipse. Almost right away, things started improving, and the company began moving forward again.

We spent the next week in Pennsylvania at a family camp. It was so much fun! Our kids enjoyed it. If you ever have the opportunity to be a chaperone at a family camp, go for it. Bring your kids and let them have some fun while you keep an eye on them, join in, and have a great time together. We’ll always remember these moments.

Then we drove to West Texas for work, another 24-hour drive. We spent the week there and then headed back to colorful Colorado.

This trip changed our lives forever.

We made choices that helped us reduce stress. We bonded as a family and grew in ways we never imagined. I truly believe that if we hadn’t taken this trip, our business wouldn’t have God as its CEO. I’m grateful He guided us to prioritize family time. He showed me that time is our most precious thing. We can make more money and make new friends, but we can never get back a moment of our day.

Your kids are only young once, so don’t waste your time with them.

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Family, Spending time where it matters

Posted on July 24, 2023April 23, 2024 by dan_adm

Family and Spending Time Where It Matters

If you’ve been checking my social media, you might have noticed that I’ve been spending more time with my family, and we’ve been traveling a lot.

We’ve been driving a lot because it’s expensive to fly six people, but we enjoy being together in the car and seeing all the amazing things God created.

It felt like we blinked, and our oldest son turned 14! Then we realized we only have 4 more years until he probably moves out and starts his own life. We want to make the most of this time together.

So, we decided to stop spending money on unnecessary things and instead focus on creating memories.

One thing we did was sit down with all the kids and ask them where they wanted to go and what they wanted to do.

We got a variety of responses!

Some were exciting, while others were heartwarming. Our daughter said she wanted to learn more about fixing things. One son said he wanted to spend more time together as a family. And of course, one wanted to do more hunting, especially in exotic places.

All of this got us thinking.

None of them asked for more things! They didn’t want us to buy toys or gadgets. They wanted us to give them experience. And that’s exactly what we wanted, too. Less stuff and more memories.

Have you ever sat down with your kids and asked them what they truly wanted? Not about gifts for Christmas or their birthday, but about what they want to do, where they want to go, or what experiences they want to have.

You see, we’ve taught our children everywhere that when we ask them what they want, they usually ask for stuff, not experience. That’s because, whether you realize it or not, we’ve trained them to ask for stuff. Do you know why? It’s because giving stuff is easier than giving an experience. It’s much quicker to go on Amazon and buy a dollhouse than to build one for your daughter.

I want you to do something today: go home and talk to your family about the experiences you remember from your childhood. Like fishing with your grandpa, fixing a truck with your dad, baking cakes with your mom, riding in a tractor with your other grandpa, or baking bread with your grandma. As you talk about your memories, pay attention to what makes your kids excited.

I also want you to think back and try to remember the toys that excited you the most. Can you remember any of them? Do you still have any? I do. One Christmas, I got a few remote-control toys. They brought me a lot of joy. But now, seeing my kids play with them brings even more joy! You see, I used to think that the toys themselves made me happy, but it’s the experience of playing with them and now watching my kids play with the same toys that brings me true happiness.

It was never the things in my life that made me happy; it was the experiences I remember. With that in mind, what can you do to create more experiences for your family? How can you be there for your kids in a way that they’ll always remember?

I promise you that taking a family trip to San Diego and eating at your favorite hamburger place in Ocean Beach (Hodads) will bring more joy and leave a longer-lasting memory than buying them a new phone every year!

Go out and create wonderful memories with your family while you still can!

As for me, keep an eye on my Facebook and Instagram to see where life takes us in the next few years!

Find A Way

Posted on July 17, 2023April 23, 2024 by dan_adm

Find a Way

When we try, we can always find a solution to make things work.

Take a few moments to read these verses.

A few guys brought a man who couldn’t move his body on a small bed and wanted to show him to Jesus. But they couldn’t get through the crowd blocking the door. So, they climbed up on the roof, made a hole, and lowered the man down with ropes, right in front of Jesus. Luke 5:18–19

These guys were carrying the paralyzed man, maybe about 6–10 of them. They wanted to reach Jesus in the crowd so the paralyzed man could be healed. But they couldn’t push through the crowd. So, they started searching for another way to get him to Jesus. Then, one of them had an idea: “Let’s carry him up onto the roof and lower him down!

At that moment, some guys started to feel unsure. They said, “No, it won’t work.” Now, there were only 4-5 guys left to help. One climbed up on the roof and started making a hole. Meanwhile, a couple of others figured out how to get the paralyzed man up on the roof. Yet another group started working on a way to lower him down.

I imagine one of them stayed with the paralyzed man, keeping him updated. Like a sports announcer, saying, “Jim made it up onto the roof and found a good spot. Now he’s taking off the cover. Oh, Ben and Mike found some long poles, and they’re setting them up like an A to lift you. Here comes John with some rope.”

Do you feel how exciting this is? Everyone is working together for the same goal! Here’s something interesting: None of these guys who are still helping would give up.

When the crowd blocked them, they searched for a different way. Even when their first plan failed, they didn’t give up. They kept searching and searching until they found a way that worked.

Many times, when things get hard, we quit. We give up and say, “I can’t do it,” or “It’s impossible.”

The truth is, it’s possible! If you believe that God is helping you, you can do anything!

Today, we want to tell you to never quit. When things get hard, you need to get stronger and find a solution to make it work. Never give up! With God, everything is possible.

Prayer:

Dear God, today we ask for strength. Strength to stay strong even when things don’t go as we planned. Strength when we can’t seem to find a solution. God, we believe in your greatness, and we know that with you, all things are possible. We understand that you are working through us, and we are grateful to be part of your mission. Help us recognize your presence and assistance. Just like the stonecutter who kept swinging until the 102nd swing broke the stone and revealed an amazing geode. What if he had stopped at 50, 75, or even 101 swings? He never knew how close he was until it broke open. Give us the same strength to keep going and never give up. Thank you, Lord, for everything you have done for us. Amen.

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Find Your Inspiration OUTSIDE of Your Comfort Zone

Posted on July 10, 2023April 23, 2024 by dan_adm

Find your inspiration outside of your comfort zone.

Firstly, I want to take a moment to say thank you.

Thank you for allowing me to share these with you.

Thank you for spending a few moments reading them. Now, let’s have some fun! Today, I’m going to tell you about the coolest live event I’ve ever been to. It was hosted by Russell Brunson and the Click Funnels team, and it’s called Funnel Hacking Live.

Strange name, isn’t it? I began following Russell Brunson in January 2021. Honestly, I first heard about him in March 2020, when he was promoted along with Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins. That’s when I first learned about Russell Brunson.

He’s a marketing expert who knows how to sell to many people at once. He shares similar beliefs with me and enjoys spending time with his family. It took me some time to start following him, though. I think it was around November 2020 when I finally decided to buy his perfect webinar training.

By January, I had purchased all three of his books. Then, by June, I had bought tickets to a live event he hosts every year called Funnel Hacking Live. As an entrepreneur, this was the most exciting live event.

To be honest, it was a bit overwhelming. I started wondering what I’d gotten myself into. As I made my way to the event registration, I saw many people wearing branded shirts, backpacks, caps, and more. I could attend to help with our business.

I got to Orlando, took an Uber to the hotel, checked into my room, and then headed to the event check-in. As I walked in, I was very doubtful about everything and everyone. (Not judging, just skeptical.)

When I finally got to the check-in area, everything was done on a computer. I filled out a simple form, then walked a bit more and saw about 20 people ready to assist me.

It felt nice. They asked for my shirt size, then gave me a box with Click Funnels branding, along with a name tag and a wristband. I don’t like wearing name tags. Then, I went back to my room to see what was inside the box.

They gave each person some cool stuff: a tumbler, notebook, t-shirt, a few pens, and some other small goodies, all with Click Funnels branding. But there was no schedule included!

So, I went back to the check-in area and saw that the schedule was posted all over the walls of the hotel. I quickly took a picture of it so I could remember everything.

I saw that the first session started that afternoon. I didn’t want to be late, so I planned to be there about 30 minutes before the doors opened. When I got back, about 1500 people were waiting in the hotel hallway.

One thing to know about me is that I’m not afraid when I’m on stage or hosting an event. But when I’m just attending, it’s a whole different story. I was nervous, to be honest.

Anyway, I walked past most of the crowd and found a nice spot near the doors, so I could get a good seat. When they opened the doors, there was a big rush of people all running to the front to grab the best seats they could find.

One thing to know about me is that I don’t rush to get a good seat. I just walk casually, not showing how nervous I am. Anyway…

As I walked to the other side of the room and then up to the front section, closest to the stage, I noticed there were one or two empty seats. I asked the people next to me if I could take one of them. Voila! I had an amazing seat for whatever was about to happen next.

The next four days went by quickly. I took over 40 pages of notes. I got to see Tony Robbins in person. I talked to people I didn’t know about our business. I also advised strangers about their businesses after hearing about their struggles.

We began early and ended late each day. Every time, I had the perfect seat, thanks to God. This event felt like attending a four-day rock concert.

The atmosphere was incredible lights, an MC to keep things going, a DJ to set the mood, cameras everywhere, enthusiastic people, and lots to learn. When I booked my tickets, I planned not to fly out until the afternoon after the event ended.

It was the best decision I ever made. The next day, as I walked through where Funnel Hacking Live took place the night before, it felt completely different. It was like the quiet after a big storm.

The hotel staff had taken apart the room, and the stage was being dismantled to get ready for the next event. What was packed with 3500 people the night before is now empty! There were only about three people there who weren’t hotel staff.

One lady was sitting on a couch with her computer, and another guy was sitting at a table with his computer. As for me, I was typing up a devotional. The past three days have inspired me.

I checked the time and realized I needed to leave. I only had about 30 minutes to pack everything and get to the lobby to meet my ride to the airport. As I walked past the other two people sitting there, I greeted each of them with a “hi.”

Then I felt like I should talk more to the lady on the couch. She seemed a bit worried. After chatting for a while, I found out she was Amanda Holmes, Chet Holmes’ daughter. Chet wrote the book “The Ultimate Sales Machine,” and she was working on rewriting it.

We chatted for a bit, and I mostly listened as she talked about her struggles with a particular chapter. She mentioned how she had rewritten it several times, but it just kept getting longer and longer.

Then she said, “I could write a whole book just on this one topic.” My response surprised her: “Then go for it! What’s stopping you from making a sequel to this book that goes deeper into this topic?”

I had to go, but she was thankful for the advice I gave her. I’ve been to lots of live events in different industries, but this was the best one ever. Now, my goal is to create something similar in my industry soon.

My main point is that I felt uncomfortable when I arrived. But by the end, I felt a bit better. And this year, I’m thrilled to get another chance to go!

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From the Heart

Posted on July 3, 2023April 23, 2024 by dan_adm

From the Heart

I was in my mid-twenties when I had the chance to travel to Reno, NV, and deliver a 5-minute speech for the National Grange.

Standing on stage in front of the whole convention and delivering my speech felt amazing. I bring a lot of energy to the stage, which is something you should know about me. It’s a cool experience overall.

I spoke at a conference in Colorado with around 150 people. We arrived the night before. The next morning, we sat and listened to the presenters. It was a big event.

They were all nice people, but they seemed a bit nervous and serious when they stood in front of the group. My turn to speak was scheduled for just after 10 a.m.

Sam, a member of my team, accompanied me as I swiftly passed him my truck keys. “Quickly head to the store,” I instructed, “and purchase a candy bar for everyone present. We’re commencing in 45 minutes, so no dawdling!”

He dashed to the truck and sped to the store, buying plenty of candy bars for everyone. He returned just five minutes before my presentation. We distributed the candy bars, and as they signaled me, I hurried from the back to the front of the room, beginning the presentation.

After that 45-minute presentation, I felt completely exhausted for the whole day. Many approached me afterward, saying, “You’re amazing! I was nodding off before you started, but I stayed alert and took lots of notes during your talk. Thanks for being here!”

Moving on…

Now, back to my speech for the National Grange. While preparing, they mentioned that there was a podium available. I grabbed my speech and headed there, ready to deliver it.

I tilted my head to the side, like a dog hearing a high-pitched sound, and asked, “Can I have a handheld mic, please?”

They agreed. Then, the woman in charge reminded me I only had 5 minutes! She warned that at the 5-minute mark, they’d cut off my mic.

Awesome! As I stepped onto the stage where many great singers had performed, I sensed their presence. Suddenly, my nerves vanished, and I began speaking. The more I spoke, the more comfortable I became.

After the speech, I was filled with immense energy! The passion and fervor in my delivery were palpable to everyone present. The speech centered on the importance of having God in your life.

I wish I had a video or just the audio of it. Finally, I wrapped up at 4 minutes and 59 seconds. As I walked off the stage to applause, I realized that being in front of groups was where I belonged.

Throughout the entire speech, I felt a powerful presence, causing the hairs on my arms to stand up. The best part came afterward when many approached me, surprised, saying, “I never knew you had such strong faith!” That’s when I knew God’s presence was with me on that stage.

He guided me to speak the words necessary for both me and others. He enabled them to listen attentively to the message I conveyed.

Since then, every time I step onto a stage, I offer a prayer. “God, help me convey the message you want them to hear. Open their ears and minds to accept what they need. I’m grateful for your guidance!”

Despite my discomfort with attention, being on stage is where I thrive because I know it’s my purpose. I’m meant to assist others as much as possible!

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Month: July 2023

Family road trips are the BEST!

Family road trips are the best!

Your children are only young for a short time, so don’t waste the chance to spend time with them.

Family, Spending time where it matters

Find A Way

Find a Way

Find Your Inspiration OUTSIDE of Your Comfort Zone

Find your inspiration outside of your comfort zone.

From the Heart

From the Heart

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