Kevin's book covered on the Website of the Year

A lovely article written about the release of my book 'The Rich Rules' you can find this article on the Wales Online website.

10 rules to help make you rich from self-made millionaire Kevin Green

09:00, 9 May 2015 By Chris Kelsey

In his new book The Rich Rules rags-to-riches millionaire Kevin Green describes how he built up his property empire and gives 10 tips towards success in business

 

Self-made multimillionaire Kevin Green

At 19 Kevin Green was sleeping rough on the streets. Now he is a wealthy property landlord and owner of several businesses.

He recently wrote a book, The Rich Rules, in which he set out his 10 rules for making your fortune.

Rich rule 1: Never waste a second of your time

Moved by the tragic death of his sister at the age of 20, Green resolved to use all his time well.

"Ever since then, if I've ever felt unhappy about what may be happening, I've changed my outlook and my future, because for me happiness is a number one priority. Money has been a fortunate side benefit of building businesses around ideas which I am extremely passionate about," he writes.

Rich rule 2: Self-awareness is the master key to success

As a Nuffield scholar Green wanted to explore why two identical businesses run by different individuals could achieve different outcomes in terms of success.

His conclusion: "Self-awareness is the master key to success. Knowing what we are good at, bad at and enjoy doing, is better self-analysed by entrepreneurs."

Rich rule 3: Press your start button

"Many people wish to achieve wealth and happiness but are fearful of starting something in case they fail," Green says.

Rich rule 4: Embrace change

"Change is powerful," Green writes. He describes how the family decided to sell all the farm's dairy cows and its milk quotas, which not only allowed it to clear debts but allowed him to give all his time to his property interests.

"The fact that we could get our time back and with that, a lot more happiness, was very important," he writes.

Rich rule 5: You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with

"Appointing the right people in the right areas is vital in growing a successful business," Green writes.

Rich rule 6: Know your business weaknesses

"The most important factor is to have the right attitude towards your business...many feel that they won't possibly succeed. Remember, if you think you are going to fail, or you think you can win, then you will," Green writes.

Rich rule 7: Know how to raise capital

"Consider the timing to clear debt when you're growing a business. If you don't pay down some debt, you will find it very difficult to get further lending from the banks and other lending institutions going forward," Green writes.

Rich rule 8: Know your outcomes

"I learnt through my Nuffield Scholarship study that people can become entrepreneurs," Green says.

"If a person is placed in the right environment then as long as that person has the will, determination and passion they will absolutely blossom."

Rich rule 9: Love you business(es)

"The most important decision that any potential business person can make is choosing the right business for them. This is not a one size fits all choice. It's about choosing a sector that you are very passionate about.

"Always remember to listen to your heart, your instinct, what is your gut feeling telling you about this business idea?"

Rich rule 10: Take control

"In my scholarship study I realised that the main difference between most people and entrepreneurs is that entrepreneurs don't just talk about what they want to do, they take control of their lives and actually implement their thoughts and feeling into action."

Entrepreneur Kevin Green delighted with response to new book

For a man who’s been “too busy” to spend time promoting his new book, Kevin Green can still afford to smile this week.

In the space of five days, more than 1000 copies of The Rich Rules have been sold – and the book has just gone ‘live’ on Amazon.
The book was launched at Wrexham’s new Carnival of Books festival – but Green has found it difficult finding the time to promote a book which majors on ‘steps to wealth and happiness’.
“Just after launching the book, I was heading for the airport to board a flight to South Africa for a speaking engagement in Johannesburg,” said 51-year-old Green.
“It seems to be the way of things nowadays as I am lucky to be in demand as a business and motivation public speaker at major events worldwide.
“I had to fit in the book launch just after returning from a trip to New Zealand, so the last few weeks have been a whirlwind and getting time to promote the new book has been a struggle.
“It’s been a bonkers couple of weeks with all the travelling and I’ve been too busy to worry too much about how the book is selling.
“Having said that, there’s been a flurry of activity and interest in the book, which also promises to give the reader 100 profitable business ideas.
“It’s self-penned, which may surprise many as it is well-known that I am dyslexic.
“That was a challenge, but I worked my way around it and I’m very pleased with the end result.”
Public speaking takes up a lot of Green’s time nowadays, but he finds it all very rewarding.
“I’ve been privileged to be on the same speaking bill as former United States President Bill Clinton. Last weekend, I was on the same bill as Nick Vujicic, a truly inspirational Australian who was born with no arms and no legs.

“Nick has a motto, ‘No limbs, No limits’. He’s simply remarkable and a wonderful inspiration.

“I share Nick’s passion for inspiring and encouraging other people to do better, so the public speaking thing is something very dear to my heart. I believe passionately in helping other people.”

Green, now one of the UK’s biggest private sector landlords has revealed his secrets to success in his new book, full title, The Rich Rules, Steps to Wealth and Happiness.

“The book is about helping others get in the right mind set to achieve success.

“And part of that is about telling my story and how I got there. It’s a no holds barred, ‘this is me’ book, and I know some people might think I’m a bit weird, but that’s OK, Entrepreneurs tend to be a little bit different.”

Green was homeless in 1988 and his story is truly one of rags to riches.

The Rich Rules Steps to Wealth and Happiness is published by Gomer Press, price £9.97.

Green is an ambassador for the Make A Wish charity which grants wishes to seriously ill children and 10 per cent of the purchase price of the book will be donated to the charity (a minimum of 99p per sale of each book).


The book went ‘live’ on Amazon.co.uk today.

Amazon link – http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0993169309

Product details
Paperback: 275 pages
Publisher: Kevin Green (14 Feb. 2015)
ISBN-10: 0993169309
ISBN-13: 978-0993169304

The Rich Rules - A New Book By Kevin Green

Kevin Holding The Rich Rules Book

I am absolutely delighted my book has arrived back from Gomer Printers, thousands of copies have already been delivered to Amazon, in readiness for my book launch date on 20th April 2015 at the Wrexham Festival of Words Carnival.

As an ambassador for Make a Wish ®Foundation UK, I am really pleased they have linked their name to 'The Rich Rules' and I will donate 99p of every book sale to this extremely worthy charity that grants magical wishes to children with life threatening illnesses.

My Personal objective is to sell at least 1 Million books, raising £1 Million for Make A Wish® UK, which I will Gift Aid when transferring the donation to them to further increase their monies received.

Pre-order the book by clicking the cover

In this book I use my own life examples and experiences to share with you the steps to becoming wealthier & happier in your life.

To ensure your copy from this first print run, please pledge your pre-order by clicking this link http://www.kevingreen.co.uk/the-rich-rules/ we will then be in touch with you shortly when the direct order link goes live to enable you to receive your copy of the The Rich Rules Book.

Competition:
On receipt of your copy of the book please take a picture of yourself holding it and post on social media sites using the hash-tag #TheRichRules, screen shot it and forward to Kevin@therichrules.com where you will be entered into a competition to win an "Apple i-pad"

Former advisor to Sir Alan Sugar, Nick Hewer 

There have already been some great reviews of The Rich Rules Book including those from The Winner of the Apprentice 2015, Mark Wright. Former advisor to Sir Alan Sugar, Nick Hewer
Commentator on screen star and analyst's Christine and Neil Hamilton. Star of TV's Homes Under the Hammer Martin Roberts and Former head of the BBC Sir Roger Jones OBE.

See a sample of these comments below,

"Kevin is someone of the highest integrity. I have read his book with great interest and believe that the 'Rich Rules" is essential reading for anyone whose aim is to build a high profit margin business."

Sir Roger Jones

Kevin Green is for me, one of the most inspirational people I have come across both personally and in business. He is a true entrepreneur.

I first met Kevin like many others at one of his business and property talks. I was truly blown away. Kevin’s enthusiasm for helping people in businesses and in the community really kick started my journey.

Two key things I have applied instantly and used to great advantage from The Rich Rules is “never waste a second of my time” and “how to raise capital”. I want to use this section to personally thank Kevin for motivating me. In 2013 I attended one of Kevin’s talks and read his work. Now in 2015 I am the winner of BBCs The Apprentice and I run my own successful online marketing company in the UK. I believe applying what I learnt from Kevin was a major contributor to my success.

The best decision any person can make is to want to improve. If you only learn one thing from this book (I’m sure you will learn much more, as I have!) that one piece of knowledge alone could double or even triple your income.

I have been taught that in order to make money and find success you need to learn from someone that has already done it. Kevin Green started from nothing and is now a self-made multi-millionaire.

When cooking, following a recipe works every time. Why can’t you have a recipe for success, wealth and happiness?

I believe you can. I also believe Kevin has that recipe in this book.

Mark Wright – Winner of The Apprentice 2014.

I met Kevin five years ago when we were fellow speakers at a Motivational Conference.  His is truly inspirational and I am delighted to welcome 'Rich Rules' where he shares his tremendous business knowledge and acumen to help others.

Christine Hamilton – Star of the original 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here', through pantomime & the Rocky Horror Show to 'MasterChef', media personality & author

If you want to be successful, copy what successful people do. From humble beginnings to becoming a respected property

multi-millionaire, Kevin has learnt invaluable lessons which he reveals in Rich Rules. It’s an inspiring and motivational journey. It’s time for you to set off….

Martin Roberts – TV Property Expert, Journalist & Author

Hearing About Success...

I always love to hear a person’s success story, and when a client of mine contacts me personally to thank me for my input into their success, it makes it feel that much better. So I thought I would share with you a recent email from a valued client, Rahul of the App Geeks (you can find them at www.theappgeeks.co.uk).

Rahul is passionate about his business; the key cash flow advantage derives from the deposit that’s paid by clients on production of screen shots showing how the app will look which covers the outsourcing build cost of the app thus requiring minimal investment capital from Rahul.

The addition of transferring most of the frontline delivery to members of staff has also helped App Geeks grow into an extremely profitable business which is going from strength to strength. Rahul is using his ultimate profits to invest in the property market to secure his financial returns, I am very proud of him as a KGW 90 Day coaching client. 

His lovely email is below…

‘Sorry for not being in contact much recently, it's been rather busy. I hope to come along to the next KGW event to see you both in person.

I just thought I'd drop you an email about what's been happening:

• I left my job in May 2014 to work for myself, full time in apps. I've always wanted to be my own boss and quit my job, so this was a really big thing for me
• We've been working on an app for a client for 18 months, which cost almost £100k
• Client has sold this app to a bar business which owns 50 venues in Central London (Tiger Tiger being one of them). The app launch party was 2 weeks ago, and was featured in the Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2932933/Michelle-Heaton-displays-toned-frame-vest-embellished-leggings-celebrates-launch-brand-new-app.html
• 2 other large apps we've been working on will be launching soon

I just want to say how grateful I am for all your help. Without your help and the coaching I would not be in the position I am in now. So thanks a million.

Best wishes,

Rahul

Rahul Joshi
www.theappgeeks.co.uk
0203 322 5900

Rahul actually built my app (built for i-Phones and android phones) and a link to them directly in the i-tunes store and the playstore can be found on my website by clicking this link

Cyprus Forces School Visit

A huge last minute surprise offer was afforded to me last week whereby I was asked to fly to a Cyprus RAF base and speak to the pupils in two different forces run schools to support them during their entrepreneurship week.

Stunning View of the Cyprus Coastline

Sunset over Cyprus

After a bit of last minute juggling, I managed to rearrange my busy schedule and I found myself boarding a plane from Gatwick to Larnaca airport where I was met by one of the RAF paid staff and ushered through all RAF base security procedures at the massive Akrotiri site which was about an hours drive away from the airport.

The head teacher of the primary school, Vicky, is very proactive in promoting entrepreneurship into the curriculum, equally so, the head teacher of the forces secondary school, Dan browning.

I gave five one hour talks on the basics of successful business start ups and helped the primary school with ideas for making quick money during their forthcoming school fete. I spoke with over five hundred pupils from both schools in total.

Some of the children from the Cyprus forces school

All the age groups of pupils were extremely keen as I was bombarded with constructive questions and innovative ideas. My feeling is these children are more worldly wise than ‘non-force kids’ as many have been multi-sited in many different countries during their upbringing. This seems to instil self-confidence; and the ‘will to win’ was extremely evident.

One teacher approached me on the second day to say that the parents of a lad who is dyslexic had contacted her after one of my talks where their son was present saying that he had returned home that night with a total change of heart saying that it didn't matter that he had dyslexia, if Kevin could be an entrepreneur despite him having it then so too could he!!! that little story alone made the visit worthwhile.

The time I had left between the talks over the two day was crammed full of tours of the RAF base, I have never been in that kind of environment before, as two tornado’s left for a mission to Syria the reality of all hit home when the flight commander said he hoped that both would return without either of the pilots losing their lives!

I was not allowed to take pictures of all aircraft and activities for security reasons however, I did manage to gain authorisation for the pics below.

Flight Controls

One of the highlights of the tour was being invited  to the flight control tower and be shown all the methodology to keeping all flight movements safe, the monitoring for in-flight refuelling was epic. Thank you Ken for giving your valuable time for this.

Air Traffic Control

My next stop was at 8 Squadron who run two helicopters, largely for RAF reconnaissance missions but also in helping the local Cypriot community with air sea rescues and fire fighting, you can see the joy on my face as I sat in the helicopter cockpit and learnt how it all worked. One amazing statistic I was told is every 400 flying hours the helicopters are completely stripped down to every last nut and bolt so one helicopter is always in the hanger !!! Ah there were actually 3 there!

RAF Helicopter

I think I may want lessons in one of these!

I thank all the RAF team for the trust they placed in me in giving a great insight into the role of this very active base, I look forward to returning to help future pupils with entrepreneurship engagement.

Reflecting on this visit it's a classic example of grabbing an opportunity despite the fact I did not really have the time, a bit of creative planning by my P.A. Suzanne led to an amazingly successful and worthwhile whirlwind trip.

HELP!! BMW R1200GS LC 2013 engine rattles

I have been without my treasured motorbike a BMW R 1200 GS LC 2013, for 6 weeks now. She has been in BMW Ryders' in Cardiff since 4th October 2014 with a rattle in the engine which has so far had the following attempts to fix the noise made on it:

• 2 full cam shaft & decompression lever in the right cylinder changes
• The decompression mechanism changed
• Separately new cam shaft gears changed 
• and most recently now a new cylinder head! 

How ever STILL she rattles!

IF any BMW or bike mechanic / fanatics can help solve this mystery for me I would be most appreciative!

If you have suffered the same issue on your boxer engine please get in touch and let me know of the steps you have taken and what (if anything resolved it!)

See the video of the rattle below by clicking the picture - as a note it is most apparent once the engine has warmed up.

I am totally at my wits end and very frustrated with both the dealership and BMW who seem to be stabbing at 'cheap fix' options as opposed to the consideration of a replacement engine

New Zealand 2014

Over the last month I have been extremely active with overseas speaking engagement, namely New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF), Christchurch and for NZ Wealth Mentor in Auckland New Zealand.

I also had some time to enjoy the fabulous sights of this beautiful Country and I made time to personally witness the impact and devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquakes in November 2011 and February 2012, which claimed 200 lives.

The impact these events had on the central business district of Christchurch has resulted in more than 70% of the buildings being declared unsafe and demolished. The upside to these catastrophic events is the rebuild of a completely new City Centre framework and whilst I was there Christchurch reminded me very much of South East England in build type and rolling beautiful countryside. The people are very resilient and the earthquakes have brought together the communities with the common aim to support and rebuild the City, to a far higher standard than previously.

The innovation of the local community could be witnessed in the Restart Mall, Where by the retail outlets were formed using shipping containers. This area in particular has become a huge tourist attraction and has become a very vibrant area of the city.

Locals hope that the Council will retain this superb feature post rebuild because it is such a a good magnet to increase tourism and in-turn to increase the GDP of the the area.

I was very fortunate to be given access to the 'Red Zones' of the city. These areas of the city are sealed off from the public due to the instability of the surrounding area and buildings caused by the quakes. My knowledgeable guide was a very kind and generous gentleman called Stephen who was one of the damage losss assessors employed by the insurance companies and also a delegate of the NZPIF event at which I was Keynote Speaker.

It wasnt just the business district that was hit, there are residential districts, which are now totally zoned off, where due to the unstable sub-strata and liquification there will be no future rebuilds allowed, because of this all peoples concerned have been relocated to other areas on the outskirts of the city.

Damage to residential property

Damage to properties

The second most innovative area of the city, that I witnessed was the Cardboard Cathedral which was erected quickly after the second earthquake in February 2012 severely damaged the damaged the main Cathedral in Catherdral Square.

Cardboard Cathedral

Side view of the cardboard cathedral

Inside the cardboard cathedral

After Christchurch I travelled North to Rotorua, to catch up with Vicki & Colin Millar, old friends of mine in their wonderful Lakeside property. Colin has remained a friend since the late 90's when he brought his engineering skills with him to help me build a 'New Zealand style' cow-friendly milking shed and stall work out of a pile of stainless steel piping!

He is now enjoying semi-retirement as a multi-ownership property landlord, and as Colin and Vicki showed myself and close friend Lindsay around the volcanic and geothermal areas, we felt like the whole place could erupt at any second. It was quite an unnerving experience of what nature has to offer!

The highlight of this section of the trip was enjoying the delicious prawns grown in the waters of the high mineral content geothermal ponds at Taupo farm, whilst overlooking Waikato river.  

Waikato river

GEO-Thermal Pools

Geo Thermal Pool

Geo Thermal Pools

Auckland was amazing as always, this being my 7th visit to this stunning and welcoming place. After the fabulous meals and meetings had taken place in the viaduct area of the city, and once I had delivered my Property and Business speech to over 500 knowledge thirsty delegates on behalf of David Leon of NZ Wealth Mentor, the next stop was a day exploring the vineyards of Waiheke. My most favourite vineyard was 'Mudbrick' with its fine wines, generous food platters and stunning views looking over the sea to Auckland City.

I could literally sit here all day writing about New Zealand's beauty and the great experiences I have had there, however I must tell everyone that it is the generosity and welcoming nature of the people that I look forward to every time I visit. I cannot stress how much the people of  the country mean to me and how much I enjoy spending time in their company.

I will be returning to Christchurch on 21st and 22nd March 2015 to deliver a Kevin Green Wealth 2 day Business and Property Foundation Training event with an excess of 160 Delegates already attending. Please click this link to see more information on the event and book your place. I look forward to seeing you there!

Family Time

After returning from New Zealand (I was in the UK for less than 1 day), I flew to St. Lucia, in the Caribbean, with my 3 children for a week's family holiday in Marigot Bay.

My Daughter, Llinos loved the one and only Hotel Chocolat where we all sampled a hot chocolate, made from their own plantation's cocoa beans & hot milk - It was delicious!

Hot Chocolate from The Hotel Chocolat

Myself and my two sons felt the highlight of this amazing week was the private charter of a yacht under the expert control of Captain Joe, where we sailed from Marigot Bay to the world famous Pictons (Volcanic Mountains) and we witnessed the Caribbean sunset on return leg of the journey

Picton's Mountains

Caribbean Sunset

The most humorous event of the holiday, involved the tiny Cheverolet hire car that could hardly make it up the very steep roads of this paradise island, we thought we were going to have to get out and push on more than one occasion!!

Hire car

A Big thanks to HRH The Princess Royal and the Carers Trust who's charity dinner auction afforded us this opportunity.

Kevin and HRH The Princess Royal

Its head down and full steam ahead now. I am back home in Wales and we are dealing with  new licensing requirements in relation to our residential lettings business together with some very exciting business developments in the pipeline. I will let you know more details soon in a future blog,

The Kevin Green Wealth training and coaching brand is going from strength to strength and I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge on the 22nd and 23rd November 2014 event which is being held in the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel, London.

If you wish to reserve your seat at the final KGW 2 Day event of 2014 click here. As a thank you for being a regular reader of the blog, the first 10 people to book a seat by clicking this link will receive complimentary access to the event, tickets usually retail for £1200 (excluding special offers) 

Hints and Tips for being a success

Click the picture below to download a few hints and tips at becoming successful in business and property.

See Kevin's 4 C's Rule by downloading the article here

Wonderful time at the Introbiz Wales Business Show

It was a great honour to be one of the keynote speakers at the Introbiz Wales Business Show staged at the Hall of Sport next to the Cardiff City Stadium.
The event is the biggest business show in Wales and attracted more than 200 trade stands and hundreds of visitors.
It was great to meet Julie James AM, the Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology with the Welsh Government (she is the lady in red pictured above).
It was also lovely to catch up with one of my Kevin Green Wealth clients, Diana Brook. Diana (the lady in white pictured above) has just published her first book.
It was a mad dash to get to the show - I had to drive over from Gatwick after flying in from Tobago!
But it was well worth it as I cranked up the volume to rock the house in the Hall of Sport.
The event was staged by the Introbiz team led by Paul and Tracy Smolinski, who did a great job of pulling it all together.
The speaker line-up was superb.
Here is a slideshow of some pictures from the day -