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November 26th, 2009 | 
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I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you and wish you a very happy thanksgiving and if you’re not in the US, well I want to wish you to have a wonderful day too. I am very thankful for all of you.
I cannot do this without your continued support, loyalty and trust. Again from the bottom of my heart, my family and I want to wish you a very happy thanksgiving. Take care and love you guys.
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
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When I started blogging fulltime 2 years ago it was pretty tough because I felt that I was at the lowest point in of my life. I was unemployed with no savings and there were tons of bills and everything was 2 months past due and everyone that I knew seemed like they were in the same boat so I couldn’t ask for any help from them.
If I’m by myself probably I wouldn’t sweat it but I have a family to feed and also family back home in the Philippines. When I used to have a day job I “supposedly” make pretty good money at $22.00/hr as a network administrator, but we were really struggling big time!
I didn’t even see my paycheck and all this is because our health insurance was 800.00 per month and this was really killing my budget. Most of the time I had to wait till next payday just to buy the basic necessities in the house like shampoo and toothpaste.
The thing that really broke my heart is one day I caught my wife crying in her walk-in Closet, at first she tried to deny it, but when I ask her,”Why are you crying baby?” And she said “I’m tired of our situation it’s a struggle everyday and we can’t even afford to buy a pop in seven eleven,” that’s how bad it was.
This really put a lot of stress on me because of all the responsibilities I had. So many times I was bitter, pissed and not in a good mood. Also all this negativity was at work and not helping and just thinking about that it could not get worse than this our company started downsizing.
This is corporate America’s term for firing people; I know they try to make it sound so good. So the stress level at work is up to the eyeballs for many I can tell that everyone is nervous because you don’t know when your time is up…
Also too, the rumors make it worse. I remember there was someone who went home because of chest pain 
well I wasn’t immune, I was nervous too “Only” I had a product that I just launched online which was “Minisite Video Training” and it helped a little bit.
It was something good to look forward too though. I saw a couple of folks let go… then the next day a few more… the next day 3 more and it became an everyday thing that really put the stress level through the roof.
I was thinking maybe they will not let me go because of the fact that I ran the whole IT Department here in Vegas also I am part of the corporate so for a little bit I felt like I’m good. Maybe they will not fire me plus too I have a very good relationship with my immediate manager were like family I love my boss he’s always looking out for me.
Here’s the climax one day… I was really down, I mean really down and I just don’t know what to do because our house payment was behind plus the car payment is coming up too… Again just thinking that it could not be worse.
Then the bomb drops I saw my boss he’s actually based in Riverside California and they flew together with the human resources manager which is a good friend of mine too. He’s looking at me like telling me “Albert I am so sorry Man!”
I was looking at him too, straight up, then he said let’s go to your office Albert and the 3 of us went into my office then he shuts the door he begins to say Albert it’s not you but our company is… that’s the last word I hear and I was devastated.
I was numb I didn’t know what to do all our bills are already past due and this is what happened. I called my wife and let her know and she said “GOOD” I said what? And she said it again well that’s “GOOD” so you can focus on your business.
I love my wife dearly she’s been with me through thick and thin, with all these roller coaster rides. Man! I said to myself I hit rock bottom this is it, I don’t know what else to do and even worse yet I thought I might cancel Christmas.
The kids are looking under the Christmas tree for their presents but there was nothing, not one thing. So one night when everyone was sleeping I was downstairs and I had a one on one conversation with the big guy up in heaven I said, “Lord I am tired, please help me with this” then I went to bed.
That morning I said “Today’s Gonna Be A Good Day” and that was 2 years ago and that situation that I thought was the worse thing ever turned out to be the best thing that ever happened.
As you probably know that I make a living with this blog I also have tons of great opportunities on the way and this is just the beginning! So whatever your situation might be right now all you need to do is forget everything else and change your mindset and tell yourself! “Today’s Gonna Be a Good Day!” and I promise you great things will happen.
Now every time there’s a situation in my life I just simply say “Today’s Gonna Be a Good Day!” like last week I had terrible news you probably saw on the news too about that super typhoon that hit the Philippines.
There’s hundreds dead, thousands became homeless and displaced, and tons of heart aches… My own family (Mom, Dad, Bro. & Sister, son, daughter, and grandson) back home are victims and experienced this horrible calamity.
I was talking to my mom and dad, see the picture below (VIA Skype Video Call):
As you can see my mom started crying and telling me that they lost everything, I mean everything and they almost didn’t make it because while they were evacuating (to my sister in laws house) my mom and my daughter crossed a flood with a strong current and their both crying.
But GOD was on their side, in spite of my family losing everything my mom had to sell her cell phone to feed everyone nobody was hurt or worse dead so on the picture above I almost broke down but I needed to be strong for my family (My mom and Dad think I’m superman they’re very proud parents).
I told my mom we will replace those things plus now it will be brand new. They need a fridge it’s very important to store food and water. I already sent them some money also people donated here on my blog (thank you so much) and I will put the donation button below too if you want to help.
While talking with my folks I told my mom and dad, bro. & sister, son and daughter let’s pray and “Today’s Gonna Be A Good Day!” All this is just a process for a breakthrough and a blessing (a big one).
Just like giving birth the greater the pain the closer the mom is to giving birth and just like what I thought that it couldn’t get any worse things turn out to be not so bad. So I am stronger than ever and please do the same especially at this time many are going through because of these tough times.
But like what I said “Today’s Gonna Be A Good Day!” Guys lets pray for the people of the Philippines, The Filipinos were our friends during the World War II, they fought the Japanese side by side with the Americans and wins, and during the Iraq war Philippines is a poor country but yet sent some troops to help the USA.
The Filipino’s will always be a great friend of the USA. So please help them and pray for them. Take care and love you guys.
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
YES! I quit!! I’ve had enough with this internet marketing thing and I give up and want to throw in the towel.
Well this is what I had in mind a couple days ago. You know working from home is not that easy especially when everything isn’t going your way.
I mean there’s one problem after another. Since I run my own business it means I have to hunt for my own food now, no more 9-5 then you get a paycheck every week. So I need to make this thing work or else my family and I will suffer.
This is the reality folks; sometimes you’re going to have these kinds of days while working from home and let’s face the fact that it’s not Christmas everyday.
Believe it or not I came very close to quitting and I know I needed to turn this mindset around because this is so negative and not the right thing to do.
Also I realize that I am a human being and sometimes you’ll feel down and frustrated by the way you look at things.
I want to share with you how I overcame these difficulties in my internet business journey so you can learn from it too.
Like what I said I came very close to quitting. I said to my self this is it! I’m done, I’ll just do something else or just go back to work (day job) as a network administrator or just do whatever is NOT internet business.
It’s not that I’m failing; actually I think I am a successful internet business owner. I work at home and I create product after product and most of them are best selling.
Many people only dream of this and some don’t even think that’s it’s possible.
What frustrates me is just this past week I had so much negativity around me, business and personal and it seems to have taken me over. So here’s what I did to turn this around and back to where I am suppose to be.
I prayed and recognized that I had a problem and I turned off my computer, just to get away for the moment and not think about anything.
Then I asked my wife and kids to go swimming in the pool and just have fun and don’t think about anything. I talked to my wife and told her all about it.
Man! I love my wife so much she supports me all the way; I also talked to a very close friend of mine he actually feels like a big brother to me, Edwin Green.
You see networking is really important and powerful, you need to network with like-minded people so when things are tough you can talk to them and most of the time you’ll be pumped up after your conversation.
After a couple of days before I powered up my computer again I pulled out my wallet and looked at our family pictures (we don’t have pictures on our wall yet because we just moved to a new house last month and most of our stuff still in the box)
While looking at my family pictures I realized I did all this internet business thing because of my family and I want to give them the best. I also looked back at all I’ve been through to get where I am right now!
I mean all this internet business thing is 6 years or more in the making and like what I said I am successful! And the fact too that I have a very powerful network of friends and business associates that I built relationships with over the years.
Plus I have thousands of subscribers and readers that are relying on me and I definitely don’t want to let them down.
So I made my decision and read my lips "HEEEEEEEEEEEECK NO!" I am not going to quit I came very long way to stop now and as far as I’m concern I’m almost to the peak already, I can see it and smell it!.
You see regard less you either work form home or you have a day job (9-5) your going to have those days that you feel so down and to over come this you need to stay focus and stay motivated that’s it simple as that.
You need to stay focus and forget all these negativity in your mind just focus on the things that you know will make you successful.
Stay motivated very important just think all the good things that’s about to happen or had happend in your personal or business maybe that $ 2,000 dollars sales in one day, that $11,000 in month sales.
What ever it is to keep your self motivated maybe your kids or your family. The way I look at business if you quit you lose and I am not a loser, definitely I will not walk around with a loser written on my forehead I don’t think so…
I know I am just 3 feet away from gold and I want you to know that I am not quitting and will not let you down my dear readers, students and subscribers!
That’s it and feel free to comment! (Don’t be Shy!)
Please do me a huge favor if you know anyone that can benefit from this information please forward this post by using the SHARE THIS below, I’ll promise you they’ll thank you for it!
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
The Big Wigs working behind the scenes of AlbertHallado.com
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OK! Lets start from the top right my wife, Darcie Hallado, she’s my Chief Editor and she makes sure all the content that goes out is appropriate and passes the quality control.
You know sometimes I’m a little confused because I’m supposed to be the president you know? The one who makes the decisions and calls the shots but she seems to boss me around and she doesn’t agree with some of my business decisions.
Like I called a mandatory meeting the other day and the agenda was outsourcing… I was thinking of outsourcing some of my special projects around here, you know like taking the garbage out, cooking, cleaning the front yard and so on…
And I couldn’t believe she said, “You must want me to give you more chores?” And wouldn’t agree with me at all. Who is she???
You better watch it girl! (I said very quietly under my breath).
Just kidding I love my wife so much!!! She’s my greatest friend!:)
Now, the bottom right is Gilian Aja Hallado, we call her jellybean or jabean, she’s so pretty isn’t she? I know, I know, she looks just like her dad.
She’s very sweet and obedient; she’s also the manager of the food and beverage department. She always makes me coffee every morning and it’s yummy all the time. Oh! She’s also very good with graphics and Photoshop (just like her Daddy).
Top left is Mylles Raine Hallado, we call him boy or mymy, Ok Mylles is in charge of the spelling department. Man! This boy is very good in spelling I’m always calling him to see if my spelling is correct (I use the spell check sometimes).
He’s also the biggest comedian always making everyone laugh. He’s also very handsome, again like his Daddy it runs in the family you know, just kidding!
I also have two more kids, Brandon Deuel Hallado and Charmaine Deuel Hallado, back home in the Philippines and hopefully they’ll be here pretty soon to reunite with us that’s why I am working really hard so I can bring them over here in Las Vegas!. I know they’ll be here someday.
Now the Grand Finale the bottom left is Albert Hallado El Presidente ahemm…. he’s the one who makes all the big business decisions, he also makes sure that the crew is being taken care of.
He makes sure the revenue is constantly flowing to my Paypal, ClickBank and Fantasos. Holy COW! That sounds very complicated don’t you think?
Well also I create products, do some mentoring and post here on my blog, my wife also tells me to pay all the bills and take out the trash and go to the store to get some snacks ! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Folks for the most part I was just kidding I just want to make this post fun but that’s my family up there.
They’re the ones keeping me moving and giving me a reason when things are tough.
OK! That’s all I have to say and thank you for meeting my family.
OH! Please make sure you leave me a comment my wife and the kids want to read it so please just say hi!!!
Uncle John Delavera we’re expecting you to comment, especially the kids!
Please do me a huge favor if you know anyone that can benefit from this information please forward this post by using the SHARE THIS below, I’ll promise you they’ll thank you for it!
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
Please do me a huge favor if you know anyone that can benefit from this information please forward this post by using the SHARE THIS below, I’ll promise you they’ll thank you for it!
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
So who’s John Delavera? Well, if you’re in internet marketing you’ve probably heard of John Delavera or have bought one of his products before.
John has helped tons of people and fellow entrepreneurs start their online business and be successful with their internet Business.
But what people don’t know about John is a hero to many and I’m a living testimony to this. OK! Let me tell you a true story; I used to work as a Network Administrator here in Las Vegas for a big plumbing contractor and the housing market here collapsed.
I got laid off with 4 kids to support, the house, the car and all the bills plus no savings. Man! It scared the crap out of me and I just didn’t know what to do. I put out my resume everywhere and no one called.
Actually, I was sending out at least four resumes a day for three weeks and I received not even one call.
Business’ here were actually laying off a bunch of people so I think everywhere I sent my resume there were about 900 people in front of me so I guess I didn’t even have a chance.
I would have even gone to McDonalds if I had to I just wanted to bring something home every week to keep living. I wanted work! Any kind, I’m not too proud to take a job I don’t like I just wanted to continue to support my family.
I felt pressure to move fast because the bills were piling up and it was almost Christmas time and our Christmas tree was empty.
It just broke my heart when I saw my kids checking up on the Christmas tree to see if there’s anything under there every morning when they got up and STILL there was nothing there.
They said “Its OK daddy, we know you’re not working so you don’t have to get us anything”, but it still broke my heart to see them look under there.
I had a little money coming from my website but with out a list and traffic it was going to die soon. So, when John asked me to do some graphic work for one of his projects (I work with John now on a regular basis behind the scene)
I told him what had happened with me getting laid off and all and he asked me how much I made at my day job and I said $22/hour and he said Oh! You’ll be fine!
I’m thinking yeah, I’ll be fine if I can make some money to live and take care of my family then yeah, I’ll be fine. I thought that was the end of the conversation…..
But hours later people were coming from everywhere for some graphics work and they told me that John Delavera had sent them.
I guess he knew what he was talking about cause what he meant by you’ll be fine is, “I know you’ll be fine cause I’m going to see to it that you are!” He just doesn’t know how much it really meant to me and my family!
I’ll never forget it! Not only did I have more work but more exposure means more traffic, right? Oh! also we did Joint Venture together on one of my product. Then sales started coming in on my product, I remember I made a couple thousand just in one day.
See how meeting just one person can change your whole life or send it in a new direction? John continues to help and support me to this day and I’m not the only one he’s helped out.
There are Success Stories out there of a lot of other people who have been truly blessed by him also. Anyways that Christmas was the best Christmas we’ve ever had with lots of presents for the kids and all our late bills were paid, it was great!
My Best friend Beau Penaranda helped me out too, I can’t leave him out, so I will blog about him too in a coming issue.
To this day all my kids know Santa John Delavera he saved the Christmas for my family with out asking for anything in return. I can’t thank him enough he’s not just a friend but also a mentor both personal and business.
I know everybody’s talking about John Delavera right now because he just launched a new product Turbo Big Bang and as always this is an amazing product,
But my point in this story is John Delavera really has a passion for helping others regardless of your status, newbie or guru, ask him and he’ll be there to help.
Also John Delavera is not just an internet marketer guru but a human being that has a big heart and “CAN BE TRUSTED” and I put my name ON IT!!!!!!
John Delavera thank you Sir!!
That’s it and feel free to comment! (Don’t be Shy!)
Please do me a huge favor if you know anyone that can benefit from this information please forward this post by using the SHARE THIS below, I’ll promise you they’ll thank you for it!
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
I just want to share this with you it’s kind of a success story in a sense. I met a guy named Mark Valentine a little over a year ago and he became a very good friend/student of mine and has also been doing business on the internet.
He’s more into the multi media side of the business because this is one of his strengths and passions. He has a few websites: multimediaprofessor.com and jazzkats.com and he’s doing great.
He’s pressing forward with his business, I am just so proud that he’s putting into action what I’ve taught him so I think he’ll be the next “it” video guy.
You see anybody can teach you anything but if you don’t implement what you’ve been taught then it’s no wonder why so many people don’t get any real results.
So the moral of this story is if you pick up a couple of golden nuggets somewhere put it into action! And guess what? you’ll get a positive result. OK! Now besides Mark being successful with his business he’s also successful in real life.
On May 18, 2008 he’ll be getting married to Janine his long time girlfriend and I’m just happy to see this couple tie the not together.
So please my dear subscribers let’s wish my student and very good friend Mark also Janine the best of everything in life and may they get all the blessings that lay ahead for you and yours!
Mark and Janine CONGRATULATIONS on your wedding! Yahoo!!!
The Multimedia Professor is getting married!!!
Mark and Janine’s wedding is going to be broadcast live if you want to watch it please Visit jazzkats.com
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
This post will be a little bit off the topic but this is something that we can all learn from whether from a business stand point or personal.
I have a story for you well, it’s a true story. I thought I’d share this with you because some times we lose our focus and motivation and we all just freak out or get frustrated and when this happens we’re not being productive and everything is in chaos either business wise or personal.
Me, my wife (Darcie) and my kids (Gilian & Mylles) have been members of this church, Greater Philadelphia (it’s non denominational) for about almost seven years now. It’s a very small church and everybody knows everybody and we’re just like a big family and everybody just helps out each other both personal and spiritual.
This small church I tell you it’s on fire! Every Sunday there’s people dancing, singing, and praising God! I am amazed at all our church does.
We feed the homeless here in Las Vegas every fourth Saturday, we have food drives; we have all kinds of programs for the youth, adult and etc… And I just love our Pastor, Darrell Thomas, he’s a great man! He’s always there for his people especially when times are tough.
OK! The story that I want to tell you is about our Prophetess in our church Prophetess Steele. Folks, she is truly Gods’ warrior and I look up to her as far as spiritual and her power to defeat all these negative things or situations.
Sometimes I wonder how she does it; I want to have the same level of spiritual maturity and strength. I’ve known Prophetess Steele for almost seven years now. Her husband and kids go to our church as well.
Lately it’s been really tough for her whole family. Last year Michael, her son, 24 years old, was diagnosed with cancer and then after a couple of months the doctor had to amputate his arm because the cancer was spreading.
The last time I saw Michael in church he was in good spirits. But early this year he went into a coma (Man! I don’t know if I can continue writing, I will try!!!) And a couple weeks later (March 20, 2008) he went to be with the Father in heaven.
I had to pause a couple of times I will try again, OK! A couple of days after Michael went to heaven Prophetess Steele called me and said "Albert can you help me set up a site (Blog) I will get the hosting and a domain" I said let’s do it.
So I did! ProphetessSteeleSpeaks.com was born, she picked the domain and the blog theme, when I handed over her blog to her, she received more world changing news.
Her older son Christopher, 26 year old, was diagnosed with cancer and it’s also spreading. We’re praying for him.
Guys, I don’t even want to think about it, this family is so dear to me but how can she deal with all this? I know she’s a strong woman of God but she’s also a human being.
You know what though? I just saw her last Sunday and she still dancing, singing, and praising God, she still help to teach people at church.
I DON’T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT!! I really feel guilty because I complain sometimes for even just simple things and look at her she’s still smiling and standing tall with her head up high.
In spite of all of this tragedy and unimaginable situations she still is able to manage her new website and she faithfully posts every single day and after just 3 short weeks she has already had success.
I spoke with her she said she’s averaging 30 unique visitors and 300 Hits everyday! And I helped her apply for adsense and she got approved the next day and she said she already made .50 cent and couple people sent her "Buy a Cup of Coffee" (donation)!
This all in these three short weeks! Even with her sufferings she still managed to find success and has been able to twist the situation around a little bit.
Folks I don’t know about you but she really is an inspiration to me and I hope this will serve as hope and courage to you that whatever you’re going through in life there’s hope and we still can be successful.
I have to ask you a huge favor and I will be straight up with you, please go to her site ProphetessSteeleSpeaks.com and just drop her a comment also buy her a cup of coffee (donation) and be generous lets help her in this difficult moment and show our love and we all let her know that there are people on the internet that care.
Please let’s give her something. Whatever it is you think that she might need and believe me when we do this we will receive a ton of blessing good measure, pressed down, and shaken together and running over.
I will give her a hug this coming Sunday and I will tell her you said Hi!
I LOVE YOU GUYS AND GOD BLESS!!
Albert Hallado
I am really excited and nervous at the same time to let you know about this, I don’t know where to start but here you go! Last month I got interviewed by the famous local radio talk show here in Las Vegas hosted by the famous Charlie Bass.
Before I tell you more about the interview let me introduce Mr. Charlie Bass he’s the president of Las Vegas Internet Chamber Of Commerce.
He owned and operated a software development company developing online and offline database systems for many large companies such as AT&T, Hewlett Packard, State of Colorado just to mention a few.
He is a recognized expert on systems and organizational design having addressed audiences throughout the United States. Charlie Bass is also the host of the famous Las Vegas Talk Radio.
He’s interviewed Hollywood celebrities like Jon Lovitz (Actor Comedian – Saturday Night Live), Carlos Mencia (Comedy Central), Charlotte Huggins (Hollywood Movie Producer), also local celebrities here in Vegas, Political leaders, News Anchors and many more that’s why I’m really excited to tell you about this.
Please forgive me I was so nervous I forgot to tell Charlie that I worked also as a Network Administrator and got laid off I just want to let you know so it doesn’t look like I’m a big fat liar.
Anyways here’s the link enjoy OH! And it’s FREE!
Please be nice to me on your comments please, it’s kind of embarrassing!
Also please don’t laugh OK!!!
Please do me a huge favor if you know anyone that can benefit from this information please forward this post by using the SHARE THIS below, I’ll promise you they’ll thank you for it!
Till Next Time and God Bless You!
Albert Hallado
Albert Hallado
