Professional Equities, Inc. - March 2022

Professional Equities, Inc. - March 2022

THE ULTIMATE PASSIVE RESIDUAL INCOME TM The Passive Residual Income March 2022 Insider

FROM THE DESK OF

Bill Moist

To Group Tour or Not to Group Tour? The Smart Way to Plan Your Next Solo Vacation

Is the RV Craze Dying? RV Shows, Like Tampa, FL, Above Set Record Attendance

Which would you prefer on a solo vacation: a luxury hotel or an off-the-grid cabin? The Andes Mountains or the Caribbean Sea? A bus full of other intrepid tourists to chat with or an adventurous experience all by yourself? Those are just a few of the questions we all have to ask ourselves when planning a solo trip, and right now, a lot of my friends and family are asking them. I don’t know about you, but in my circle, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a travel awakening. None of us were jetting off to Europe every weekend before, but as soon as we couldn’t , we all started romanticizing about squeezing ourselves into airplanes, misinterpreting foreign languages, and smuggling stinky cheeses past the TSA. I’m poking fun, but I love to travel as much as the next person. I have a long bucket list of places to visit. So, when I considered the debate about whether going solo was better than traveling with a touring company, I did some digging. Here are a few of the pros and cons I uncovered, along with some of the best touring companies for solo travelers.

Twenty RV Shows so far have reported best attendance ever in 2021 and 2022. Here’s a sample:

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Quartzite, AZ, RV Show, January — 100,000 attendees

• Hershey, PA, RV show — 150,000 in attendance

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RV Life Show in St. Louis, MO — 50,000 in attendance

• Tampa, FL, record attendance — 74,861, a 125% increase

• Largest RV Show in the Southwest at Dallas Market Hall, TX — expecting 60,000

5 Reasons to Book Big

• You’ll make new friends. According to The Group Travel Leader, most group tours average about 30 travelers. You’ll share transportation, meals, and hotels, so you can get to know each other.

We expect 125 RV Shows to be held in 2022. The demand for RV parks currently outpaces the supply, and this demand is expected to continue for years to come. Now is the time to consider RV parks as a viable investment alternative.

• You’ll get special treatment. USA Today reports that a big perk of group tours is early access to attractions and skipping lines.

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• You’ll know what to expect. Most group tours offer day-by-day or even hour-by-hour itineraries. If you’re a big fan of calendars and plans, this can take a lot of pressure off your shoulders. • You won’t need to stress about COVID-19 rules. Do you need a test to enter this country? What about a vaccine card? Your tour company will know and prepare you.

• You’ll meet more locals. Group tours look very touristy, and locals often avoid them. If you go solo, you’ll have a better chance at an “authentic” experience.

• You’ll have a one-of-a-kind adventure. No one else will have the exact same photo ops and vacation memories you do.

Whichever option you choose, now just might be the time to book. According to AARP, group touring companies are reporting a big boost in solo travelers — by as much as 20% in some cases! Companies like EF Go Ahead Tours (GoAheadTours.com) even have specific packages for solo travelers that group all of the single people together, and offer full refunds and single rooms for maximum privacy. Intrepid Travel (IntrepidTravel.com/us) also has single-exclusive departures, while Overseas Adventure Travel (OATTravel.com) and Exodus Travels (ExodusTravels.com) rank high on TripSavvy’s ranking of Best Tour Companies for Singles in 2021. Overseas Adventure Travel has extensive tour options (more than 600 itineraries!) and Exodus Travels rates its tours by activity level and even lists physical requirements so you can pick a trip that lines up with your ability level.

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You’ll learn history from the experts. Most group tours partner with tour guides who can give you the scoop on every landmark and local tradition you encounter.

5 Reasons to Go It Alone

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You’ll save money. Guided tours come with a big markup, and I’ve seen trips ranging from $1,500–$5,000-plus, not including plane tickets.

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You won’t be stuck with strangers. Group tours can feel claustrophobic and overwhelming if you’re more introverted, and there’s often a lack of privacy.

• You’ll get to explore at your pace. Without an itinerary, you can go wherever you want at any time and tick everything off your bucket list.

So, what do you think — solo or groups? Let me know next time we talk, especially if you actually book a solo trip.

How to Make Sales From the Heart SELL HAPPINESS WITHOUT DRAINING YOURSELF

Selling happiness starts with possibility. Even when you and your employees don’t feel 100%, remember that happiness starts with a common truth: Anything is possible. When you’re happy, it can feel like the world is full of opportunities. That’s something you want to share with your customers, whether through friendly one-on-one interactions or through your marketing campaigns. Give customers happiness, and give yourself purpose. When a business sells happiness, it doesn’t always directly convert into happiness for anyone else. Maybe they’re not in need of your service or product and simply aren’t receiving your messaging the same way they will later. However, when you shift your focus from selling to providing people with a sense of happiness and/ or peace, you might surprise yourself with how meaningful and fulfilling your company’s content, marketing, and overall mission will feel for you and your team. Happiness can’t be bought, but it can be sold effectively to make the world a better place. We hope these tips will help make you and your team become more fulfilled marketers!

In life, you might feel pressured to smile even when you’re unhappy, and the same is true when trying to please customers in your business. As the best marketers know, happiness can’t be bought, but it can be sold. Selling happiness and fulfillment is something companies do every day — and for genuine, great reasons, too. But how do marketers display those positive feelings all the time? How do you remain an effective leader, fulfilled business owner, and ambitious individual when imposter syndrome strikes? Don’t ‘trade’ your happiness every time. It’s hard to approach sales or marketing with a generous attitude if you’re already giving away a lot in your personal life. Do you ever exchange your money for temporary happiness, like a car that you can barely afford? What about spending too much time on certain tasks you dislike or with a group of friends you don’t really care for? Make conscious decisions to trade your money, time, and effort for happiness — and nothing less. That means cutting out unhealthy decisions that might’ve been useful coping mechanisms at one point of your life but are no longer necessary to help you thrive.

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Meet France’s 4-Legged Doctor ‘DR. PEYO’ THE THERAPY HORSE WILL SEE YOU NOW!

Imagine you’re sitting in a French hospital, minding your own business and waiting for a doctor to see you. Suddenly, the elevator doors slide open and a full-sized horse clip-clops out into the waiting room! That might sound like something out of a children’s book, but it’s actually a regular occurrence at Calais Hospital. There, a therapy horse named Peyo visits sick and dying patients to help ease their anxiety, bring them comfort, and distract them from their pain. Peyo — affectionately known as “Dr. Peyo” by the staff at Calais — wasn’t always a therapy horse. In his early life, he competed in dressage, but it didn’t take long for his trainer to realize Peyo was more interested in the crowd than the competition. In a moving article about Peyo, The Guardian reported, “After shows, he would pick out people in the crowd, approach them, and choose to stay next to them.” This was the first sign of Peyo’s secret talent: Like a bomb-sniffing dog, it appears Peyo can detect cancerous tumors. In the hospital, he uses a raised hoof to point his trainer toward rooms he’d like to visit. Inside, he comforts the dying patients and their families.

ability to greatly reduce [the patients’ dosage of] all hard drugs and thus allow a more peaceful departure,” Peyo’s trainer, Hassen Bouchakour, told The Guardian. Peyo has been working as a therapy horse since 2016 and stood vigil by the bedsides of more than 1,000 people, bringing them comfort and letting their children ride him through the hospital halls. It’s an amazing achievement for a 15-year-old horse! Of course, Peyo is far from the only animal visiting hospitals to bring people comfort. Here in the U.S., Johns Hopkins partners with more than 15 volunteer therapy dog teams that make patients smile, lower their blood pressure, improve their mood, and

reduce their pain. At least 45 hospitals in the country have similar programs. Want to know if your local hospital employs therapy animals? Visit their

website to find out. You might be surprised by what you learn!

“What really pushed scientists to take an interest in him and open the health establishment doors to us was this [seeming]

Take A Break

Easy March Madness Chili Inspired by MyRecipes.com

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef • 2 tbsp chili powder • 1 tbsp Creole seasoning • 1 tsp ground cumin

• 2 16-oz cans diced tomatoes • 2 16-oz cans small red beans • 2 8-oz cans tomato sauce

1. In a deep pot, brown the beef, stirring often. 2. Once beef is cooked, add chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute. 3. Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, and tomato sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. 4. After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low and let chili simmer for 15 minutes. 5. Serve with toppings of choice, like cheese, sour cream, or chives. Directions

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Desk of Bill Moist PAGE 1 What Kind of Traveler Are You? PAGE 1 Make Sales From the Heart Without Draining Yourself PAGE 2 Meet ‘Dr. Peyo’ — France’s Only 4-Legged Doc PAGE 3 Take a Break PAGE 3 Easy March Madness Chili PAGE 3 Get Healthy While Spring-Cleaning! PAGE 4

4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPRING-CLEANING IT’S MORE THAN JUST TIDYING UP

Sunday, March 20, is the first day of spring — which means it’s time for some spring-cleaning. Did you know that cleaning is not just about tidying up a physical space? It’s also about improving

Cleaning anything that’s used often is one way to reduce the spread of germs. By keeping household surfaces clean, we help thwart the spread of viruses and illnesses. Spring-cleaning helps you breathe better. Spring often brings pollen that triggers allergies for many. But pollen isn’t the only thing to blame when

overall well-being. Here’s how organization and cleanliness can help you in more ways than you might expect. Spring-cleaning reduces stress and depression. Tidiness and mental health are actually connected. Studies have found that having a clean home is directly correlated to happiness and your ability to focus. Anxiety can spike when laundry is piling up, items are strewn everywhere, and papers get scattered on various surfaces within the home. Clearing the clutter is a great way to boost your mood and increase those feel-good hormones.

people have difficulty breathing. When dust and pet dander build up in your home, your respiratory system is greatly affected too. Deep- cleaning your air filters and vents can make breathing effortless — and it’s truly amazing how this can improve your well-being.

It keeps you more active. Off the couch and on your feet! Even just

running the vacuum and clearing the clutter from the dining room table will get you up and moving, which is healthy for your heart and body.

It prevents illnesses. Doorknobs, refrigerator handles, light switches, countertops, and remote controls are all things we touch many times a day.

This spring season, putting some elbow grease into your cleaning will benefit you in more ways than one. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later!

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