Sharon Lechter is internationally recognized as a financial literacy expert, keynote speaker and business mentor.  She is a 5 time New York Times Bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed CPA.  She has advised two US Presidents on the topic of financial literacy. Sharon co-authored the international bestseller Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series.  In 2008, when the economy crashed, she was asked by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to help re-energize the teachings of Napoleon Hill.  Her best-selling books with the Foundation include Three Feet from Gold, Outwitting the Devil, Think and Grow Rich for Women and Success and Something Greater.  She is also featured in the movie Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy and on the national television series World’s Greatest Motivators. Sharon’s newest title, Exit Rich supports entrepreneurs in building value and scalability in their businesses so they can be in the position of greatest potential.

In this episode, Karen and Sharon discuss:

• Success Story of Sharon
• Commit to Get Opportunities
  • Never give up on your mission and your vision. Commit to what you want, take the blinders off, and be open to opportunities. 
• Consult to Sell
  • You are an expert – you are here for a reason. 
• Connect to Build and Grow
  • Find alliances, associations, and strategic partners that can help you to accelerate your growth. Business is about momentum. If you try and do it by yourself, you will be passed by. 
• Success Thinking, Activities and Vision
  • When we are paralyzed with fear, we are not taking action. To get through fear, have a definite purpose that you are on the earth to do. That is what will get you out of your head and outside of yourself. 
• Sweet Spot of Success