Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started in the tax business when I was just 8 years old. My mom handed me a stack of receipts and promised me ice cream money if I did a good job. When I got older, my dad taught me what auditors look for and how to maximize a client’s tax situation, legally. I helped prepare tax returns, do bookkeeping and even prepare IRS tax negotiation packages.
I specialize in helping small business owners, real estate pros, and taxpayers, get the IRS off their backs through proactive tax strategies. I guarantee to help you get your tax situation handled. How can I be so sure? Because I’ve done it! And keep helping others do so.
I’ve written four books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dealing with the IRS.
The people who I work with inspired it. They told me their stories and I knew that there were more people out there who could benefit from my advice.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use a combination of digital and print resources. As in, I write and type my material before publishing it. Not sure why, but it work for me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dan Kennedy, Tim Ferriss, Rick Warren, Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn.
What are you working on now?
Marketing my book and services. I do a combination of both. They feed into each other.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth via social media feeds. Email also works pretty well.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick to it. Don’t worry about getting it perfect. I still tweak material in my books. Just get the thing done. Like Robert Kiyosaki said to a would-be author: “I’m not the best writing author. I’m a bestselling author.” Focus on putting something together that people will read and benefit from. If it’s 100 pages, so be it. If it’s 400 pages, so be it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Winners do it tired. Even if you don’t feel like giving it your all, still give it your all. Top performers don’t always feel like giving 100%. But, they do it anyway. That’s why they’re top performers.
What are you reading now?
Present shock
What’s next for you as a writer?
Put into words the ideas that have been percolating in me. Ideas are like the wind: they blow your way when you least expect them.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Antifragile
Bigger, leaner, stronger
Purpose driven life
Bible
Author Websites and Profiles
Mike Ornelas Website
Mike Ornelas Amazon Profile