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Highest Education: One year of college

Year Started Business: 2002

Type Of Business: Software sales, information and affiliate marketing—"My main business at the moment is a software program called Audio Maker Pro that allows Webmasters to easily put their voices on their Website."

Market: Web Designers, Webmasters, affiliates, and Internet marketers

Best Month (Gross Revenues): $25,000

Hours Worked Per Week During Startup: 50 to 60 hours per week

Hours Worked Per Week Now: Approximately 25 to 35

Favorite Business Magazines: Entrepreneur, Business 2.0, Fortune

Favorite Business Books Or Authors:

• As A Man Thinketh, by James Allen—"A fantastic book! The fact this book was written over 100 years ago proves that the concepts in it are timeless. As you think, so you are!"
  
• The Magic Of Thinking Big, by David Schwartz—"As long as you are going to be thinking, you may as well think big! I really like this book because it illustrates the fact we are only limited by our thoughts and our ability to believe in them."
  
• Awaken The Giant Within, by Anthony Robbins—"One of the most influential books I have read. This book is not only inspiring, but it provides a wealth of ideas and knowledge that will help anyone increase the quality of their life."

Relaxes By: Playing the guitar and recording music—"I also love spending time in the Colorado Rockies hiking and camping."

Keeps In Shape By: Working out about four times a week, running, and playing a lot of racquetball

Favorite Part Of The Job: The challenge and competition; things move so rapidly online and there is so much competition that it really keeps things exciting and fresh.

Least Favorite Part Of The Job: There's nothing I dislike in particular. If there is something I have to do, I try to learn how to enjoy it.

Companies Admired:

• Netflix—Admirable because of their ability to take a standard business model (movie rentals) and adapt it to a more customer-oriented and friendlier service: no late fees, no per-title rental fees, no due dates, etc.
  
• The Burrito Stand in Fort Collins, Colo.—"A burrito stand? Yes, this guy gives the most incredible customer service I have ever seen. He even has a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all his food! I know several top companies that could learn something from this tiny operation."
  
• Dell—They strive to provide excellent customer service and have excellent products that they stand behind.

Favorite Quotes:

• You can do anything you wish to do, have anything you wish to have, be anything you wish to be. - Robert Collier
  
• Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows. - Michael Landon
  
• Rarely is anything a matter of being able to do it, yet more often than not it's a matter of just doing it. - Miles Baker

The Person Who Most Influenced His Life: "My father, who has been an entrepreneur ever since I can remember. Growing up and watching the successes and failures of someone trying to make it on their own taught me a lot of lessons. I learned first hand that persistence and commitment pays off."

Heroes:

• Arnold Schwarzenegger—He did whatever he had to to make it. He overcame major challenges and obstacles to achieve success. His drive and determination are inspiring.
  
• Terry Dean—"This Internet marketer inspired me to take my online business to the next level. What I admire most about Terry is his impeccable honesty."

Special Business Achievements/Honors: " I believe that starting and running a successful business from home is an incredible achievement in and of itself. When I started, it was just a dream, but the more people I saw and heard about who were working from home, the more encouragement it gave me to do the same. Turning that dream into reality has been one of my biggest business achievements to date."

Months Before Achieving A Profit: "I started making a profit my first month when I started selling online. My startup costs were extremely small, so making a profit was easy because I only had to make a few sales."

Books/Tapes/Reports Authored: "I author a monthly newsletter called 'Real Marketing Secrets' that outlines the methods and tactics I use to market my business online. Readers can join at http://www.realmarketingsecrets.com."

Contact Miles At: Phone—(800) 373-7680, Fax—(720) 240-4664, or E-mail—miles@realmarketingsecrets.com.