What Kind of Gift Would Make a Real Estate Millionaire Happy?
UPDATE #2: Check out the announcement of the scholarship
UPDATE: We have received hundreds of applications and therefore are not accepting anymore at this time. This is something that we are going to continue to do in the future, so we will let you know when we are accepting applications again. Thank you!!
Okay Dean, this is a letter to you, and about you. It’s from all of us here in the office and the folks scattered elsewhere. We are posting it on DG.com so EVERYONE will get to read it.
Let’s reveal a private little truth about Dean...
Every November, those of us who love Dean and work closely with him, come up against a crazy conundrum. It starts early in the month and gets worse as the 20th approaches. Why you ask? Well, because the 20th of November is the anniversary of Dean’s first appearance.
No, not his first appearance on late night TV silly, I’m talking his first appearance on the planet.
You know… the event that for years to come is marked with party hats, balloons, those little roll out paper whistles, cake and ice cream - the whole birthday thingamajig. Well everything is easy when it comes to celebrating his B-day - - except for the GIFT part.
None of us can ever figure out what to get him!
In 2007 the arrival of his firstborn, Breana (right on Nov 20th) made him a daddy. (Pretty hard to beat that as a gift!) Last year, we overheard him talking about how he wanted to get a cool new cell phone, (which at the time was just being released to the public), so we all pooled our coins together, and Megan snuck down to the mobile store and bought him the phone. (You do realize that the most expensive way to buy a cell phone is straight from the store…with no yearly agreement right? So, we aren’t penny pinching here either).
Anyway, we did that and were pretty darn proud of ourselves.
We were sure we had FINALLY figured out a cool gift…
Nope. The whole thing went sour. Sure, when he unwrapped it he was excited, but it was short lived. Turns out, the “cool” phone was a pain in the “you know what” to use, and Dean is ALWAYS on the phone. So, he asked Megan to return it and for a while, there was a BIG FAT CREDIT towards his account – (unfortunately, their refund policy isn’t as hassle free as ours!)
So, this year we all decided to just bake him a bunch of cookies. We figured you can’t go wrong with cookies…but then RINA – that sweet, lovely, caring, brilliant investor with a heart of GOLD RINA, saved us all from slaving over a hot stove, (or in Megan’s case, slicing a slab of Pillsbury cookie dough) by suggesting we do something to celebrate Dean’s birthday that would bring a big smile to his face – AND do something that makes Dean the happiest…help an inspiring investor!
Rina suggested we create a scholarship, which would cover the tuition for one deserving student to go through Dean’s Success Academy Training. She even offered to donate a BIG FAT sum of money to start it, and a portion of every deal she does in the months and years to come, to make sure there was always tuition available for some deserving individual.
We have decided to call it- “Dean's SPIFF’s”
That stands for Students Pay It Forward Fund - Scholarship) - yes… we’re big on Acronyms and Acrostics here in the office. The whole idea behind it is to give the gift that never stops giving. Some of Dean's students have donated money to start the fund, and we’re coughing up our own dough to help. Rina’s idea is to use this money toward a free “Dean’s Academy” coaching program for someone that qualifies and needs it the most.
This will all start today, on Dean’s special day and hopefully continue long thereafter. Please watch the video blog below if you haven’t already. This will give you a better idea of what the scholarship is all about and how you can possibly benefit from it, plus a BIG surprise that you won’t want to miss (especially you Dean!) We have also put up a form to fill out for all of those that want to try and win the scholarship. We will gather all submissions and read through to find the person that seems to need/want it most and who will take full advantage of the opportunity. (The link to the submission form is right below the video).
Happy Birthday Dean!! You’re a real good egg, a top notch “boss” and we love you. You're not only special to us, but to everyone you have helped...and that numbers in the thousands baby!
With love,
Your Team!
We appreciate how generous and selfless all our "DG.com" community members are with one another. We will continue this program in an effort to help out as many hopeful investors as possible and continue to look for new ways to do so. We are open and anxious to hear any ideas you have for us in this endeavor. If you would like to contribute in some way you can contact us [email protected]
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Happy Birth
Dean,
Hope you had a great day and wish you many more. I think Rina's idea was right on target, what CAN you get a millionaire!! The scholarship is right in line with your way of thinking. I look forward to being able to contribute as well. Thanks for all you do, Dean.
Happy Birthday Dean!
I know this Birthday wish is coming at the end of your very special day, but I just had to say Happy Happy Birthday! With many more to come! You are such an mentor and truly heaven sent. Enjoy your day and year ahead.
Happy Birthday Dean!!!!!
WOW!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S
WOW!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!! MAN.. I'm just glad I can post up on your birthday and not find out tomorrow...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!!! You've changed so many lives... God will truly bless you EVEN more...
God Bless.
Dean, Our Man of the Day
Dean, Happy Birthday could never be enough for what you have done and continue to do for us. It is indeed a blessing that God has placed you in so many lives. Enjoy the rest of YOUR day, and may you continue to be an inspiration to many more. I wish you long life, good health and much more success in the future. May your family appreciate you as we do. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Great video presentation, loved it. Made me want to cry, the love that is being shown. Dean you deserve every bit of it. God Bless.
Sandra
Happy Birthday
Hey Dean,
It's still 11/20 in good ol' Californina, so I hope the rest of your birthday rocks! Cheers
It only comes once year
Happy Birthday Dean:
A birthday wish for you; I wish you all the best and much more success for the rest of your life. My God continue to bless you in your knowledge and your unselfish desire to share that knowledge with your DG family.
Happy Birthday!
Hey Dean!
We all know it only comes around once a year but when it does...WOW! Want to wish you a very Happy Birthday and I think a perfect present would be more success stories that you helped create. Secondly, the idea of a scholarship is a really terrific idea and someone out there will deserve the assistance. They will also give you a gift...one more of your successes. Once again Dean - Happy Birthday and Best Wishes !
God blessed us with Dean!
Dean,
I hope you have many more very happy birthdays, you are a true inspiration to so many people. To say the world is a better place with you in it, is an under- statement.
Way to go Rina, I look forward to the time when I too can pay it forward.
Again, Happy Birthday and God Bless you, your great
staff and your family. Myra
Happy Birthday Dean!
Wishing you a very happy birthday Dean! Chuck & I can't wait until we too can contribute to the Students Pay It Forward Fund - Scholarship! Hope you had a great day and wonderful year ahead. You deserve that and much more!
Thanks for all you do.
Chuck & Linda
WUUUUUHAAAAAA!!! FELIZ CUMPLEANO!!!
Happy Birthday Dean and Breana, What can I say that has not been said already? There are no words left,....so allow me to instill a thought. A father and son sitting in a park on a bench. The son reading a newspaper and his father admiring nature. The son in his mid 30's and the father around 75 years old. Vision is blurry yet a little shadow bouncing about caught his attention. What is that he asked his son?.....(in italian) un pajarito, (a small bird) About 30 secounds past and the father asked what's that? It's a little bird the son replied. Again the father observes the little bird and asked his son, what is that? The son's tone of voice and aggressive responce sadden the father....who rosed from the bench and returned back to his son, who was feeling bad for going off at his elderly father and in his hands he opens this book to a certain page. It read....father and son sitting together. The son asking his father the same question over and over again. A thousand times the answer was the same. But all the child wanted was the hugs that accompanied the answer.........To Dean and your family and everyone blessed enoughed to be a part of this family...I send GOD's Blessings and Love.
Happy Birthday Dean!!!
i wish you a Happy, Happy Birthday and many many more to come! I want to thank you for the inspiration you have blessed me with, the smile you have put back in my face. thank you dean For being you!!!
Happy Birthday Dean!!!
Have a wonderful and Happy Birthday Dean!
I thank God for giving you to us. I thank you for being you... the most compassionate, forever generous, truly caring, big hearted, down to earth person I have ever known. May you have many, many, many more birthdays to come! Enjoy your day and make it a memorable one.
God Bless you and your Family.
Ingrid
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN
Its nice to see someone so young be so successful in this economy you are truely an inspiration to us and an example of the American Dream.
John St.Cyr
Happy Birthday Dean
Happy Birthday Dean and God Bless You
Happy Birthday Dean! You Made My Life Bigger!
Dear Dean:
You have made my life bigger, because of you I can help other people I meet, see hope for a better future.
You and your staff are exactly what we need to share your vision to the countless others who are still looking for something more out of life.
Many more Happy Birthdays Dean!
Sincerely,
Karl Erikson
Happy B-day
I'm just one more person who is so thankfull to find out about this great person who cares and inspire us all.
Happy B-day Dean from Monterrey, Mexico.
FELIZ CUMPLEANOS.
Happy Birthday Dean...
Happy Birthday, I hope that your day was filled with joy and I wish you continued success. Thanks for introducing your books into my life.
Destrie
Happy Birthday
Dean, wishing you a Happy Birthday. Thanks for the constant motivation and positive reinforcement. I wish you and you family all the best!
D.J. I.
Happy Birthday Dean
I'm probably the last to wish you and your darling daughter a Happy Birthday. Your staff is awesome to go out of their way to think of what to give you, though this was Rina's idea. Hope yesterday was a pefect day for you. I wish you many more years to come, many more students to be helped. A big ALOHA and too bad you can't be all here, we would have a big luau for the entire Graziosi clan (family and students). Next year maybe?
Happy Birthday Dean!!
Thanks for all you do!! The scholarship fund sound really awesome for someone deserving!!
Corina
Happy Birthday Dean ! ! ! !
Wish you a very happy BIRTHDAY. May you have many, many more to come. You continue to inspire people like us and we start to build our courage and follow your teachings.
You have a good heart and dedicated to help others.
Romeo
Happy Birthday Dean
Hey dean happy birthday friend may you have many a million more god bless you and the success team for everything you all have done now and in the future.
P.S. No struggle no progress
Happy Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Dean, may you have many, many more to come!!!!
The Grooms Family
Happy Belated B Day Dean
Sorry Dean. I wasnt online for a couple of days.
Happy birthday Dean
Hope you have a great day out with your family and friends. Looking foward to meeting with you some day hopefully soon.
Happy birhday Dean
Dean, have a wonderful birthday & thank you so much for the unending support & knowledge that you're giving to each & everyone of us,
May God bless you & your family.
henca
May God Bless you on your birthday Dean!
Thanks to you for all you do so generouly for us. I've been a student since June and am just about to close on my first 2 (yes 2!) deals. How's that for a birthday tribute!
Happy B-day Dean!
Hi Dean,
Just a quick note to say Happy Birthday. We find out new great things almost everyday on your site. Today we find out what a super group you have supporting you. But we kind of already knew that. You are the MAN, that is said so often nowadays, but in your case it is absolutely true!
God bless,
Alice n John
DEAN'S HAPPY- HOUR...ANOTHER AGE TO GET EVEN WISER
HEY, DEAN
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO MAN, KEEP ON KEEPING ON...FOREVER YOUNG *BLESS
Happy Birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday to you and your little one, in know its 2 days late but its never to late to send blessing to a great man who has helped so many in different ways and we all are very thankful for it and we all thank you very much for sharing it with us. You are a God Bless Child and i am wishing you the best and many more to come