I wrote an elevator speech, back in the 1980s, which has been reviewed many times and still not changed:
"I help individuals, and teams, who want to achieve something, to figure out what they really want and how to get there, and to stay motivated while they get things done."

I first joined WA in 2014 and other challenges at the time led to me leaving after just 1 month. I came back in August 2020.

I've wanted to build a business online for some years because it will allow my wife and me to travel, and I can stay in touch with the business wherever there’s internet access. Born and bred in England, where I’ve lived most of my life, I’m now living in Portugal (my wife is Portuguese).

From 2014 to 2020 I put some time into learning WordPress and found many free resources for learning about marketing online. However, I took no online marketing action, mainly because I had little time, and wasn't sure of the optimum way forward. During that time I looked at a few online business/marketing training organisations that provide support for new and experienced entrepreneurs.

Having been here for a while now I can honestly say I had found nothing that compares with the WA experience.

I believe the combination of the following attributes is probably unique:
- 120 (Premium) high quality, regularly updated, well organised, progressive lessons from beginner to eventual expert;
- Countless additional and regularly augmented modules on an enormous range of related subjects;
- Access to one of the best keyword research tools available (Jaaxy);
- Provision of fast, reliable web hosting for 10 sites with, I can honestly say excellent, dedicated technical support;
- Fast turnaround of answers to questions when asked;
- A large actively supportive community of like-minded people... all of whom are or want to be, earning money online, and most, genuinely want to help each other.

Now I'm past the normal U.K. retirement age, (the concept of retiring is one that I've never really bought into).

I’ve enjoyed an eclectic range of interests and a varied career. A range of sports, musician, programmer, project management, business development, financial director, NLP Master, business coach and facilitator to name a few.

During the 1980s, the realisation that I loved helping others towards achieving what they want kind of crept up on me. When, towards the end of the 80s, my employer of the day offered a 6-week course to train a small number of people in facilitation and coaching skills I jumped at the chance. I've worked as a facilitator and coach, offline, ever since.

I'm here creating a business of my own online; if you think there is anything I can help you with, just ask. You'll make my day.
To your success.
Richard