Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Game-changing financial tips for small business owners

    Game-changing financial tips for small business owners

    Running a small business is equal parts rewarding and risky. About 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, and about 50% fail within their first five years. While there are many reasons why small businesses fail, cash flow is number one on the list. Protecting your finances is…

  • 3 Tips For Setting Yourself Apart From Other Real Estate Agents In Your Area

    3 Tips For Setting Yourself Apart From Other Real Estate Agents In Your Area

    Regardless of where you live, there are likely at least a few other real estate agents in your area that you’re always fighting for business with. When you live in a larger area, there are likely going to be even more real estate agents that you’ll have to compete with…

  • 5 Secrets to Success In Your Small Business

    Since my arrival in Canada, 22 years ago, I had a series of successes and failures. In this article, I will share 5 secrets to success in your business. We all have different characters, personalities, and risk tolerance. So keep that in mind. This is what worked for me at…

  • You Win By Staying In The Game

    During my first year as a podcaster, I felt like a failure. I imagined that I would have thousands of listeners, but instead, I only had 20. Was I a failure? I put things in perspective. At that time I was part of a Toastmasters club. I was learning how…

  • From Photography To Financial Freedom: An Impossible Dream?

    From Photography To Financial Freedom: An Impossible Dream?

    Imagine being able to take photos for ten years and then achieve financial freedom. It sounds impossible, right?  Well, it’s not as crazy as it might seem. It turns out that there is a surprisingly large population of professional photographers who are making a killing just by taking snaps and…

  • Getting Your Foot On The Property Ladder

    Getting Your Foot On The Property Ladder

    Affording your first property is a big step, and being able to get your foot on the property ladder is always a mark of success you can feel proud of. After all, it’s very hard for young adults to manage that these days! And from time to time, you may…