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CHAPTER 1 THE MAKING OF A MILLIONAIRE ENTREPRENEUR

was for all 400 of their staff and that they required entertainers,
a powerful emcee to play stage games, disco and stage
lighting and confetti cannons. They even wanted a retro-60’s
theme with props, decorations and authentic backdrops!

When they told me that their budget was $9,000 for the event,
my jaw almost dropped. At the time, the biggest event we
had ever staged had a budget of only $500! I had no idea
of how to manage or to pull off such a huge event and certainly
did not have the expertise or manpower. Nor did I have any
pictures in our portfolio to show similar events that we had
done in the past. This was something they requested for.

At that moment, I could have chosen to admit that I could not
manage the event and politely excuse myself. Instead, my
positive mindset prompted me to say ‘Yes’ first and then find
a way to get the job done. So, I put on a confident look and
said, “That’s sounds like a great idea! We’ll do an excellent
job for you!” So, I took down notes of all their requirements
and set up another meeting to present my proposal and
professional fees.

Millionaire Entrepreneur Life Lesson #3:
When You Are Committed and Resourceful Enough,

There is Always A Way

So how was I going to get all the manpower, expertise,
equipment, props and entertainers to pull off such a huge
show? My company had only four people (including myself)
and we were full-time students. We certainly didn’t have
the money to hire people or make a deposit for all the
equipment necessary.

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