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	Self-HELP Me: Change your Habits, Change your Life Mark Fournier Do you ever have difficulty consistently reaching and sustaining your goals? Do you allow procrastination, exception or excuses to interfere with any of your goals or commitment? Would you like to know exactly which virtues, skills and systems must be mastered in order to be the best in your field or just be happier? Do you ever feel alone or unsupported in your efforts, goals or dreams? Do your still want to significantly improve your life or organization in spite of these challenges? Have you ever experienced an inspiring book, CD, seminar or movie with a message so profound or stirring that you vowed to make a sweeping change in your life? For me personally it was in 1974 when I realized the enormous power I had over my own life and destiny while reading Viktor Frankls Mans Search for Meaning where this concentration camp survivor states Everything can be taken from a man but ...the last of the human freedoms - to choose ones attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose ones own way. And the immortal book As a Man Thinketh by James Allan where he explains, A man is literally what he thinks about, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts. He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass. Knowledge is not Power... Only the consistent application of knowledge creates power. GOING... Going... gone... Journey forward to today and ask yourself what of that dream has become a reality? How many of these brilliant insights are now an automatic part of your basic nature? Are you consistently applying them and getting the results you expected, or have they gradually faded away? Have you ever allowed an empowering principle or passionate goal to slip through your fingers, unexpressed... never fully realized? What then is the missing link to LASTING change?
	Amateurs Wendy Weiss A professional is someone who shows up, no matter what. A professional is someone who gets the job done, no matter what. A professional is someone who does what she needs to do, when she needs to do it, no matter what. An amateur is someone who lets circumstances, other people and emotions get in the way...
	To Leave or Not Leave a Voice Mail - That Is the Question MJ Durkin Voice mail and caller ID have changed the landscape of telephone prospecting forever. It is not uncommon for a networker to make two dozen calls over a two hour time period and not reach even one person live. It is the world we live in now and the networkers who will take the time to learn the skills of leaving voice mail messages that get return calls will be the ones who succeed in the next several years. Traditional sales training espoused the caveat that if you received someones voice mail that you should not leave a message - you should wait until the prospect answered the phone live! It is vital for you to realize that this is advice that was given in the 1970s and 80s when telephones were still attached to the wall by coaxial cable! This is outdated advice that does not work in todays Pentium-like environment. If you have the ability to sit at a phone all day long, every day and call your prospects at different time intervals you will eventually be able to reach them live. Most networkers do not have the luxury (or the tragedy) of having that kind of time to call that consistently. So the 21st century answer to the question of whether or not to leave a voice mail is this: always leave a voice mail every time you call. Yes, every time you call! Todays prospect listens to their...
	Newsflash: Networking Has Gotten a Bum Rap Dean Lindsay The term networking has gotten a bum rap. I consistently ask professionals who come to workshops and speeches based on my book, Cracking the Networking CODE, to share with me what they think of when they hear the word networking. Far too often, they say it conjures up images of manipulative, self-serving, insincere and predatory individuals who are on the prowl for someone they can pounce on, try to sell something to, or solicit an unearned favor from. I wish I could say this style of networking was not out there, but it is, and it is a waste of time for ineffective networkers and the unfortunate people they corner. True networking is not about arm-twisting. It is not about trying to get someone to do something that does not make sense for them to do. It is not about scary old backslapping sales shenanigans. There is a big difference between meeting someone and building a priceless business relationship with them. Networking is not about chance meetings. Even if...
	Four Simple Tips for Networking Outside the Box Todd Falcone Box. What box? I do not live in a box! What are you talking about? I am talking about that little square we live in every day. No...not our home, not our room, nor our office. It is where we reside in our minds and how we go about living our lives. The box represents our actions and our thoughts that bring about different results in the things that we do. You have probably heard the phrase, Find out what everybody else is doing and do the exact opposite if you want to be successful, right? That is certainly the beginning of living outside the box in one dimension. To obtain better results, do something different. Do something unusual or unexpected. Stick out. BE yourself. Uniqueness is a wonderful quality. Establish points of difference in all that you do. Living outside the box is much more than simply USP (Unique Selling Propositions). It is how we think, how we act, and how we live that makes the greater difference in not only our lives, but the lives we touch. Even entrepreneurs reside inside the box most of the time. Yes...even the successful one is do. It is easy. It is what we know. Then, why in the world am I writing about getting out of the box? Is it just to give you more work, more to think about, more to do? The answer is both yes and no. Certainly, not for the simple sake of making you do more, but for the complexity of making you do more. Confused yet? I thought so. You see, when your mind is stimulated, it creates. When you are challenged, you rise to the task. Yes, you could easily live inside the box your entire life and do quite well. Live a comfortable life, as they say. But, is that really living? It might sound like a great way to go. But there is no growth in simplicity. What does outside the box mean? It actually...
	Are You Sending Traffic to the Wrong Type of Website? Dale Calvert In 1994 I set up my first website, MLMHelp.com. It is what is commonly called today a catalog site. I did not have a clue what I was doing, I violated virtually every rule of online marketing, but that site produced over $100,000 in sales the first year and it has never done less. The one thing I did do correctly was add a monthly, No Fluff MLM Marketing, e-zine that visitors could subscribe to. Sometime in 1996 I ran across the Inside Secrets to Marketing on the Internet Course by the late Corey Rudl. I thought it was awesome, so I included information about the course in my monthly e zine. 30 days later I received a call from Coreys office telling me I had set a record for the highest affiliate sales in one month in the history of the company and they were sending me a check for $17,000.00. I am slow, and at that point I still did not get it. It took over two years before I ever sent out another promotional email. I built that list to over 90,000 subscribers and had a partner erase the entire data base. Experts tell us that you should earn about $1.00 per month per e-zine subscriber-Ouch! I could go on and on with the success and failure I have experienced online over the past 15 years, however let me share a concept with you that I know can make a powerful impact on your business right now. The number one mistake I see network marketers making right now, is they are sending traffic to the wrong kind of website. I am still shocked at the number of distributors who pay good money to create website traffic and then send those visitors to a corporate self-replicated site. Understand there are basically a handful of website development companies that provide...
	You'll Get More Bookings When You Make Your Parties Fun! Karen Phelps The Home Party Plan business is still booming! As new companies form each year consultants struggle to get their share of the bookings. Are you one of the consultants who struggle for bookings or do bookings fall into your lap? Getting bookings from your parties is easier than you think, however, it may require a change in your thinking. When you began your Direct Selling business you probably began like most consultants by begging your friends and family to help you get started. Feeling insecure about yourself, you went and did the parties and may have gotten a few bookings but not enough to replace all of the parties you held. You might have found yourself at a dead end and had to begin again by calling more prospects for new bookings only to repeat the cycle. Most consultants, even top sellers find themselves in an occasional dry spell, however...
	Power Prospecting Randy Gage Well, it happened again today. I got a message from a friend I havent heard from in a couple years who wants to catch up. So I call him back and what does he really want? To ask me if I want to join his new MLM program. (Sigh.) You have to wonder...will these people ever learn? I often ask these people if they do not remember that I am already in a network marketing company -- the same one they were in and never did anything with. Inevitably they ask if I am still in it. Um, yeah, I reply. made about $150,000 last month, so I am kind of satisfied with it. Then they usually sheepishly ask if I would give them the names and phone numbers of my friends or family who could buy their products. (Double sigh.) It is much like the calls I get at my office. They tell Lornette that they have an urgent consulting or training project, and must speak to me right away. I call them back, only to hear something like, Hi, Randy, my name is so and so. We met a few years ago at the MLMIA convention. (I have never been to an MLMIA Convention.) I am working with XYZ Company, and I just wanted to touch base with you and blah, blah, blah... And it is always the same. The consulting project or business venture they want...
	Today's Networkers Face New Challenges Mark Yarnell Todays networkers face an entirely new set of challenges. These challenges require a serious shift in strategies. For a decade now, the entire technology sector has promoted the infantile trinity of easy, simple and fast calculated to attach emotions and quasi-gratification to products and services whose functional benefits are completely irrelevant. People must learn to turn off all technology for a couple of hours each day and focus on relationship building through face-to-face and verbal interaction or they are destined to fail in todays network marketing environment. Networkers must realize that their best target age group is individuals born before 1964. Why? Because boomers are the most desperate for opportunity and the least distracted by technology. People must start...
	Social Media Network Marketing Doug Firebaugh A lot has been written about social media networking over the past two years, but believe it or not, few home businesses are using this powerful business and marketing tool yet. Many people, because it is on the internet, shy away from it as if it were the plague. I am not a geek, people tell me. Well, we have ungeeked the geek for many small and home business owners, and made social media make sense to them. But there are exceptions. I was talking with a business owner the other day and she made the comment, I do not go to those kinds of sites. I do not have time to do that as my business is struggling and I need to go and find more customers. That says it all. That shows a total lack of understanding of what social media/web 2.0 is really about, and what it can do for the average small business and home business -- even on a local basis. If people really understood social media marketing, they would be running to the social media zone and staying there. There is a lot of talk that it is not proven as it is too new and the jury is still out on it being a viable marketing process. I totally disagree. The social media network marketer is...
	QuantumThink-It—Reading the Energies of the Time Dianne Collins The world lives by trends called cycles - and cycles are all about timing and energy shifts. When times of transition are upon us, it is important to read not just the outer, obvious economic and political trends, it is imperative that we read the subtler energy trends. Why is this so important? Energy shapes action. Millions of people from countries throughout the world are infused with enthusiasm for the new US President. Individual reasons are many yet there is something larger in the air and most of us know it. This is not only the beginning of a new kind of leadership, it is an official beginning of a new moment for humanity, a great awakening for all of us-if we pay attention, if we read the energies, and if we step into it. Optimism bears fruit from enlightened action. Examine your own response to what is going on now. Are you worried and concerned? hopeful and optimistic? A little of all of the above? Conditioned by old world view thinking one tends to get swept up into the obviousness of the circumstances and outer chaos which can take your mind (if you let it) on a wild, frenzied ride. However, when we QuantumThink-It we focus on the bigger picture, attentive to the context in which the changes are occurring. Energy trends are a form of intelligence with specific and useful information. With awakened thinking we can see beyond pundits and politicians cries of economic doom and gloom to grasp the subtleties of what this cycle of energy is guiding us to do. Why is it so important to read the energies? Because when we look from the larger perspective we can move forward with more expansive knowledge and this means we act with confidence, conviction, and wisdom. It does not take special talent or genius to see that our current systems have reached their limit of effectiveness. Anyone can see that restructuring is the order of the day, no longer an option but a...
	Start Setting No-Goals Today ... See Amazing Results Tomorrow! Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz It's 11:35 a .m. on Monday and Christine Wilkerson is smiling. Having completed her second meeting of the day, she finds herself two-for-two; two appointments, two sales! As she strides toward her car, having hit her goal for the day, she dials her cell phone to reserve a 1:00 p.m. appointment at the spa for an unexpected but well-deserved pedicure. And in the blink of an eye, a great day begins to take a quick slide toward an average one, all because Christine started her process by setting the wrong goals. The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting Everyone knows the importance of setting goals. The problem is in the type of goals people set. Many direct sales and network marketing professionals operate with what are commonly called, "Yes-Goals"... number-specific goals for the amount of times prospects say, "yes." This approach - while it's the one we've all been taught to use and follow - is significantly flawed for one main reason. Once we achieve the objective, we tend to divert our attention to other tasks or reward ourselves for our success. And how do we reward ourselves; by slowing down, taking a day off, shopping or catching up on paperwork. There is a better approach that can dramatically increase the performance of anyone who employs it; that approach is...
	The Recipe for Success Maureen G. Mulvaney The American Dream represents hope for people around the world. Many great-grandparents and grandparents blazed the trail to the shores of America to give the gift of possibilities to their children. This ability to make the impossible possible has an exact success recipe. Follow the Recipe Have you ever prepared a dish that did not turn out well? Perhaps an ingredient was left out or improperly substituted for another ingredient. Perhaps you followed the steps of the recipe in the incorrect order. Like any recipe, the Recipe for Success has a specific order and number of ingredients that must be used. The recipe can only be enhanced when the basics are included. People generally want immediate results. They want get-rich-quick short cuts. Television shows document the everyday lives of...
	Giving Your Way to Referral Success Andrea Nierenberg What are some ways to find new customers and distributors? I believe the old maxim, It is better to give than receive, holds the key to our referral success. For centuries this has been sound advice for living. From the Bibles command to love your neighbor as yourself to sales trainer extraordinaire Zig Ziglers key principle that you can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want, being a giving person brings success. What are some practical things you can do to genuinely be more of a giver? Give Away You Possessions Sometimes it is appropriate to show appreciation with a gift. Sending a gift sets you apart and finding something that uniquely suites the individual helps build solid relationships. It says, I know you and care enough to think about what you might enjoy. Sometimes it is appropriate to send a gift even when the sale does not close. If you appreciate the effort someone has made on your behalf, feel free to send a little something. You will keep them on your radar and prospect list. I often send flowers. Sometimes they just mean...
	Working Leads: Productivity versus Activity Mark Helsel I spoke with her on a cold January morning and she left me with an experience I will never forget. She was my first call of the morning. I was just getting started and still feeling a little sleepy. After a few sips of my morning brew I dialed her number. She answered and I said, Good morning, Mary. This is Mark Helsel and I am calling because you have expressed and interest in learning how to make money at home with your own business. She quickly interrupted me. Hold on just a minute. Before you go in to your big pitch, does this business of yours require any time, money or effort? Caught completely off guard, I intuitively responded, Well, yes, of course. She quickly responded, Then I am not interested, and she hung up on me. That woke me up, in more ways than one. Have you ever run in to a person like Mary? The truth is, they are everywhere, especially if you are working with leads. I paid hard earned dollars for Marys contact information and within 15 seconds...
	Building Your Psychological Armor Paula Pritchard Rejection is the toughest obstacle we face in network marketing and yet how we handle it is the most critical part of our success. There is no question in my mind that some of our most talented people are lost each year to rejection. It is something we struggle with each day, not only for ourselves but for our people in order to keep them in the game...
	Change Your Habits, Change Your Life Mark Fournier Have you ever experienced an inspiring book, CD, seminar or movie with a message so profound or stirring that you vowed to make a sweeping or significant change in your life? Try mentally returning to that period now... bringing to mind the feelings of hope, excitement and possibilities. Can you hear the music climaxing in Rocky as Stallone sprints to the top of those endless stairs, leaping into the air with his fist... or perhaps it happened while listening to Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or during a Chicken Soup for the Soul story. For me, it happened in 1974 when I realized the enormous power I had over my own life and destiny while reading Viktor Frankls Mans Search for Meaning, where a concentration camp survivor states Everything can be taken from a man but the last of the human freedoms: to choose ones attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose ones own way. Also as I read the immortal book As a Man Thinketh... by James Allan where he explains, A man is literally what he thinks about, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts. [...] He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking glass. If you can recall a time like this when you experienced a new purpose or level of awareness...
	What the Economic Stimulus Law Means to You! Sandy Botkin Where there is an income tax, the just man will pay more and the unjust less on the same amount of income. -- Plato As in Platos day, most people know that the government stimulus law (which is known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) is a giant bailout for some folks: namely large businesses. When I say giant, I was not kidding. The Act consists of thousands of pages. In fact, the entire text of the bill, and that of the previous economic stimulus act, is so huge that they might barely fit in a Winnebago! Congress must have purchased them, plus the vehicle to deliver such huge legislations, at either Wal-Mart of Costco. Unknown too many people, however, is that there are a number of provisions that apply to both individuals and small businesses. I will try to summarize some of these provisions so you can see how this new law can apply to you. Small Business Provisions: Automobile depreciation increased: In 2009, the maximum depreciation that you can take this year for a passenger automobile was going to be $3,160. This number was increased by $8,000 to $11,360 for the first year alone. 50% Bonus Depreciation: In addition to any depreciation taken on equipment, you can get an additional 50% bonus depreciation. This applies to any tangible equipment used in business and not to buildings. This is especially good for SUVs where business taxpayers can elect to write off only $25,000 of the business use of the SUV in the first year alone. Example: Sam buys a Cadillac Escalade for $54,000 and uses it about 92% for business. Thus, the business use is $50,000. Sam may elect to deduct the first $25,000 of the business use PLUS he would get 50% bonus depreciation of the remaining $25,000, which would be an additional $12,500 of depreciation. Moreover, he would get regular depreciation of the remaining $12,500 which would be taken over the forthcoming six years. The result is that you would be effectively deducting about 80% of the business use of a qualified SUV! $250,000 special expense rule: You know the old golden rule, he who has the gold, makes the rules. Since the government has the gold...or at least prints enough money to buy all of Fort Knox multiple times, they have limited depreciation of equipment. Usually equipment gets depreciated over 5-7 years depending on the equipment. However, now a small business can elect to deduct up to $250,000 worth of equipment in the year of purchase. However, Congress is an Indian giver. In order to take this deduction, the equipment must be new to you and purchased this year. Secondly, the equipment must be used over 50% for business. Finally, the total purchase of all equipment must be less than $800,000 or some of this $250,000 will be phased out. Transit pass exclusion increased to $230: In 2009, you can provide transit passes to your employees of up to...
	Let It Shine! MJ Durkin The secret to becoming a natural networker is to let your authentic self shine through to everyone you pass by during your day. Attracting the right people to you is actually much easier than you might think. First spend some time thinking about the kind of person you would like to meet or work with. Picture that person and get a feel for the specific qualities you are looking for. Next, imagine yourself going through your day and see this kind of person being very open and receptive to meeting you. See your day filled with a limitless supply of prospects coming toward you in all kinds of ways. As you go about your day be...
	Beliefs->Actions->Results Wendy Weiss What separates the people who are amazingly successful from those who struggle? Why is one person able to start a business or begin a new job in sales and succeed, while others with similar qualifications and abilities fail? More and more I've come to realize that what makes the difference between those who succeed and those who do not comes down to thoughts and beliefs. You see, whatever you believe affects your actions. If you believe that a certain action is negative, you will not want to take that action. If, on the other hand, you believe an action to be positive, why then it will be far easier to move forward with that action. Taking action (or not taking action), gives you...
	How Are You Leading Your Team? Dale Calvert What is your specific game plan to start your new distributors on the right track to success? Unfortunately today in network marketing, far too many distributors are giving what I call the go sickem training program. They are brought into their program by a close friend or family member who has no experience or background in the networking profession. Lets face it, the industry is full of the blind leading the blind. Is it any wonder the drop out rates are so high? Even worse, the internet is full of self proclaimed gurus trying to distract or steal members of your team, hiding behind the title of consultant or trainer. In todays environment, more than ever, it is your job to lead your team. If you do not provide them a track to run on, somebody else will. There are four dominant leadership styles...
	The Four Pillars of Standing Out Online Dave Saunders Using the Internet to gain exposure, position yourself, attract and maintain new business has never been easier. Thanks to the continued growth of the Internet, especially the explosive growth of new social media web sites, you can build relationships with people around the globe. You can share your passions and add value to the global community of the Internet by sharing what you know and what you are learning. Social media is not some new system merely for driving traffic to a landing page. It represents a collection of tools and resources which have been created to bring people together online. Collectively, this new media is known as Web 2.0. It does not replace, but rather adds to the existing capabilities of the Internet. The number and variety of online social media sites already available is vast and growing almost daily. Joining and connecting with the people on only a handful of these sites can connect you to a bounty of people. No matter which of the many social media sites you use, there is one ingredient that is so important; to leave it out is like pulling out of the driveway without tires. That essential ingredient of your online presence is you. Also known as your personal brand, your presence online leaves an impression for others to...
	How to Effectively Start Calling a Lead Michael Oliver Here is an interesting question from TD who asks, How do I establish an open discussion with new potential partners over the telephone? My Answer: In order to answer you correctly I would need to know whether you are referring to calling leads, calling friends or associates, cold calling, referrals, etc. For this week, I will address how to start the approach of calling leads. First though, if you want to establish an open discussion or dialogue, it is important to start correctly. The Connecting Stage, which is the first stage of five of the Natural Selling Dialogue Framework, is designed to do this. It sets you up to be successful for the important second stage, The Discovering Stage which will determine what you present in your solution. Unlike other sales approaches that concentrate on
	The MLM Rule of Life Doug Firebaugh Here is a sad rule of life that all network marketers must accept: "Most people resist change in their life." You will find this out quickly in MLM. Why? Mainly, when change has entered a person's life in the past, it usually came in the form of a loss, not a gain. It carried with it pain, not pleasure, so most people equate change to something negative instead of something positive. Change then becomes "chains" that people carry around with them. People who carry chains are:    - chained to their past,    - chained to how things are,    - chained to fears,    - chained to doubts,    - chained to insecurities,    - chained to other people's opinions,    - chained to other people's patterns of life,    - chained to other people's beliefs. Chains are much too heavy to carry around with you, especially in network marketing. Most people have a tendency...
	How to Achieve over $100,000 per Month in 21st Century Networking Mark Yarnell Earning $100K a month in today's world requires the same laser focus as always, but there's just one catch: celebrity authors and technology mega-corporations are financially committed to keeping everyone distracted. Multi-tasking is just another way of saying "fragmented effort." Multiple streams of income require multiple disciplinary wisdom and competitive expertise in a wide range of specialties. Unfortunately, American young people rank 24th out of 29 developed countries when it comes to competitive thinking skills according to The Organization for Economic Cooperation a nd Development test of problem solving skills demanded in today's workforce. I could go on and on about the many distractions we face today, but I'd rather that you read Maggie Jackson's new bestseller Distractions. She's brilliant. I must tell you that in my upcoming Webinar, I intend to hold nothing back. If the truth offends...
	So Why's Everybody Broke? Randy Gage Back when I was doing lots of generic seminars for network marketers, I noticed a very disconcerting pattern. When many of the top income earners would buy my resources afterward, their credit card would decline. Yet these were people that bragged constantly about making $40,000, $60,000 or $80,000 a month. And it seemed like several times a year I would get distressed calls from top distributors who had been terminated by their company, or their company had gone out of business. Invariably they would tell me that they were a month or two away from getting cars repossessed or losing their homes. Something didn't add up... I came to learn that many people in the business are broke. Even people that earn a lot of money. Which shouldn't be so shocking. The truth is, earning large amounts of money is fairly easy in this business. Learning how to create wealth is a completely different skill set. For many people (me included) network marketing is the first time we've ever made a lot of money, and we don't know how to handle this new wealth. This is important...
	Where Does All My Money Go? Eric Tippetts "Where does my money go every month?" This is a question most Americans are asking themselves these days. For the first time in quite awhile, the economic climate is forcing many of us to really start living within our means. The days of easy home equity loans and refinancing one's home to pay the bills are over. Experts argue whether or not we are in an actual recession, but when you speak with people you hear all about gas prices going toward $5 per gallon (and maybe higher), food prices going "through the roof," healthcare and other costs skyrocketing, and the lack of security in the job market. If you're like most people, money always seems to be tight. Between skyrocketing costs and never-ending bills, by the end of the month your bank account is empty and you have no idea where it all went. The good news is, we can change that! What if we could find a proven system that is simple, quick and mobile, and offers guaranteed results? We hear over and over again about people going to seminars to hear the big financial experts and motivational speakers... leaving very excited and motivated, with a lot of CD's and books (that quickly become lost or forgotten) but without a SYSTEM that allows them to do all the things that the speakers are telling them to do. The #1 recommendation all Financial Experts have is: track your spending. If you don't know where your money is being spent, how can you ever manage or control it? The problem with most expense tracking systems is that by the time a user sit down to become a data entry clerk at the end of the month... he or she has already overspent! Same with credit cards: by the time you receive the statement, you have already spent more than you wanted to and it is too late to do anything about it. The key to getting a handle on your expenses is having...
	How I got 2,000 Quality Prospects in Two Weeks Tom "Big Al" Schreiter So where are you going to get new leads for your networking business? You prospected your family. Now you are banned from weddings and funerals. You prospected your friends. They would not return your telephone calls. You prospected your co-workers. When they see you coming, they walk on the other side of the street. You are stuck. You have nuked your warm market. And then you decide to find new prospects over the Internet. That sounds like an easy way to go. Just purchase a few thousand hot leads, send them an e-mail, and presto! Nothing happens. Why? There could be many reasons. These hot leads thought your e-mail was spam. These hot leads didn't know, like or trust you. You e-mail message was boring. These hot leads weren't so hot. They weren't good prospects. The web page you sent them to was boring. Well, there are a lot of factors...
	Networking Is an Art Andrea Nierenberg Although we know that the goal of networking is to discover new business opportunities, it's more than a "paint by the numbers" process. It takes time, patience, and creativity to cultivate people into our lives. The key is to make networking become a natural part of everyday life. When I first started consulting businesspeople, networking was starting to get a bad reputation. People saw trade shows, business seminars, and community events as "targets" to pass out and collect as many business cards as possible. Ultimately, people networked when they needed something from someone. I agree that type of attitude can be detrimental to our sales success. To make positive networking become a part of your everyday life, start with a strategy and...
	But I Could Never Sell! Bob Burg As I took my seat in the crowded airplane, the woman in the next seat over smiled. "Headed home?" she asked. I nodded. "Jupiter, Florida." "My, you're a long way from home!" she exclaimed. We were on the tarmac in Regina, Saskatchewan. "What brought you to Regina?" I told her I had been conducting a seminar for a direct selling organization. She wrinkled her nose. "Oh," she pronounced, "I could never sell."
	Five Virtues for the Virtual World Dianne Collins & Alan Collins Think of new technologies as tools for being in relationship. It is vital to create and maintain an intimate and authentic connection to each person who "opts in" to your community. Here are five virtues for the virtual world. Be Distinctive The best thing you can do for your audience is distinguish yourself and your gifts uniquely -- through the way you write or speak, the graphics you use and the technologies you select. Opt-in technology means you attract people who sincerely resonate with you...
	Your Money and Your Mind Dianne Collins & Alan Collins Anyone even faintly familiar with the law of attraction realizes that what you resonate you attract. If there were ever a time to gain command over your "money resonance," now is that time. In this economic atmosphere it is more important than ever to elevate your mastery with the habits of your very own mind. Let me clarify what I mean by "mind." Mind is everything you hold in your awareness including your thoughts, your emotional states (that are evoked by the meaning you ascribe to your thoughts), your spiritual centeredness (or not), as well as your energetic essence or feeling tone. What fills your mind...
	What Is Holding You Back? Paula Pritchard Success is taking inventory. You must be willing to identify your strengths and your weaknesses. It takes courage to work on your weaknesses, but the rewards are worth the journey. Once I decided to take inventory, I utilized my strengths and diligently worked on my weaknesses. One of my biggest weaknesses was fear. An interesting thing---fear! You can't see it, but it's so real it can paralyze people and keep them from accomplishing all their goals in life. My mentor once said that fear is "False Evidence Appearing Real." The more I thought about what he said, the more I realized that I was spending a great deal of time being afraid and worrying about things that were, most likely, never going to happen. In the process of worrying about the negatives that may happen tomorrow, I was missing out on all the positives that were going on today.
	The Psychology of Booking Parties Karen Phelps Booking parties becomes so easy once you understand both the "how" and the "why". I've never seen anyone who, once they learned the "Psychology of Booking" couldn't keep their calendar full. Is there a "Psychology of Booking"? You bet! Some consultants understand it right away but some never learn it! I've seen consultants quit after a few years because they were tired of their constant battle to get bookings. They obviously never got it. I've observed people begin a direct selling business by asking others to have parties to help them get started and never explain to the host "what's in it for them". I've listened to consultants saying they feel as if they are begging people when asking someone to host a party. Truth is, I wouldn't have lasted for over twenty two years if I had to spend my time begging. What is the secret that...
	I'm Not Interested Wendy Weiss Whenever I conduct a workshop or Webinar, invariably someone asks the question: "What should I say when the prospect says, 'I'm not interested?'" My response invariably is: "It's probably too late." Certainly you can try to recover from that "I'm not interested" response. You can ask, "Why do you say that?" (Say this gently, as though you are confused and really, really want the answer.) You can repeat back: "Not interested?" (Again, say this gently, as though you are confused.) This sometimes...
	Five Strategies to Generate Unlimited Leads Eric Lofholm Running out of leads is one of the biggest challenges I hear from network market-ers. There is no such thing as a lead problem. If you don't have enough leads, it is an idea problem. While many people feel they do not have enough leads, most have never set a lead inventory goal. To run an effective network marketing campaign, you need a minimum of 200 leads in inventory at all times. If you don't currently have 200 leads you can contact, set a goal to get 200 leads in the next thirty days. Goals act like magnets. You will begin to attract those 200 leads. Here is one reason why you need a minimum of 200 leads: if you have few leads, then there is a good possibility that you will procrastinate on making your calls. Let's say you have just thirty-seven leads to contact: you will tend to put off calling them, because those thirty-seven leads represent hope. If you contact all thirty-seven and no one is interested, then you have lost your hope. But if you have 200 leads, this will put you ...
	How to Get Your Master's Degree in Lead Generation Dale Calvert In today's marketing world most of my clients and customers suffer from the same thing: information overload. There is so much good marketing information available today that we can easily become distracted and take our eye off our ultimate goal. Some of the best advise I have heard over the past couple of years has been "Say no to a lot of good ideas so you have time for the GREAT ones!" If you want to build a large residual income with network marketing you cannot afford to let yourself get distracted by all the money-making methods and systems that consistently fill your email inbox and sometimes postal mail box. A question you should always ask yourself: "Does participating in this, or learning this, support my ultimate goal?" Get clear about your reasons why you are doing what you are doing. It is easier to create a $1,000 monthly residual income ...
	How to Attract World-Class Leaders Steve Siebold If you're going to become a Network Marketing millionaire, you must attract champions into your organization. Champions are found, not made. You can recognize champions instantly because they radiate success. These are the people you need to build a strong, profitable Networking empire in the new economy.
	Three Ways to Stop Creating Resistance Michael Oliver While I was observing a recent opportunity meeting, I noted three things about the presentation that could be called "resistance creators." Could you be doing something similar without realizing it? First, the presenter included justifying statements such as "Network marketing isn't what you think it is" and "It's not a pyramid scheme." He proceeded to explain what he thought it was and why it wasn't a pyramid scheme. He then continued to overcome some of the "perceived objections" that people supposedly have about network marketing, such as its legality, etc. The presentation also made comparing statements that included how the company "has the best products... is the number one company in its field... has the best compensation plan... etc." At the end of this, one of the guests turned to me and said, "I didn't think there was anything illegal about network marketing? And what's a pyramid scheme?" "Also" He added, "I didn't know there were other companies doing the same thing. I'd like to check them out." I later discovered...
	How Hearing "No" Can Take Your Business to the Next Level! Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz What if, starting today, the word "no" didn\'t stop you? What if every time you heard the word no, you became stronger, more powerful, and more resilient? What if the greatest success strategy in the world was not to go for yes, but to go for no? For people who are discouraged by the failure and rejection that can come with building their business, here is a concept that can inspire them in a totally new way. It is true: the word no doesn\'t have to hinder you. In fact, it can empower you to achieve a whole new level of greatness you never dreamed possible. In order to tap into the "power of no" the first thing...
	Using the Power of Intention to Create a Better World -- and a Happier You Howard Martin, HeartMath LLC The ability to create things we want through directing our thoughts and intentions has been talked about by people in the field of personal development since the early 1900s. For example, most wealth building processes have a component that focuses on creating a vision, setting goals, and then reinforcing them with the power of belief. There are also many spiritual teachers, old and new, who talk about how interacting, consciously and unconsciously, with a universal field of energy determines the events in our lives, making us in a sense co-creators of our reality. In his theory of relativity, Albert Einstein says in essence that everything is energy -- everything, including our thoughts and feelings. This understanding makes us wonder...
	Do You Come from Gratitude, Love and Trust - or from Doubt and Fear? Dr. Joe Rubino As human beings, we often react emotionally to what others say or do. If our reactions are preceded by the emotions of fear, anger, or sadness, we forfeit our ability to act with personal power and effectiveness in lieu of a knee-jerk response. This reaction is all too often sourced in fear and low self-esteem. We may focus on what's wrong with us and our lives, and fear being controlled, hurt, or taken advantage of. We may overlook the many things we have in our lives for which we could be grateful, doubt our ability to...
	Bridging the Gap between Offline, Online and Mobile Marketing Dan Hollings WARNING! THE FOLLOWING JOKE MAY SHOCK YOU Mr. Online and Mr. Offline are sitting in a bar discussing their various marketing tactics when in walks the young, voluptuous Miss Mobile; after a few drinks they strike up a conversation. "Hey, why not come over to MySpace and we can Google together," says Mr. Online. Immediately Mr. Offline pipes in, "Hey, forget that, I can get you on billboards or perhaps a magazine spread." Totally unimpressed, Miss Mobile strolls to the door, turning to say, "Sorry guys, it sounds like neither of you are in to text." When it comes to your business, when was the last time you used SMS text? Yet, can you think of anything that is more pervasive and more intimate with the majority of your potential clients and customers than the communication medium of mobile phones? Here are the facts: 94% of SMS text messages are viewed, 62% are remembered and 22% of value-add messages are forwarded to friends. Roughly half of mobile subscribers use SMS in the U.S. today. If those facts are not mind-blowing enough to pique your marketing interest, did you know that...
	JUST DO IT Bud Chapplain Isn't it about time that you got serious about your business? Here it is June and half of the year is over... are you still struggling with keeping your records up to date? Here is a great tip: If you think that you have to wait until next January you are mistaken. JUST DO IT! Now, in order to "just do it," you need to understand all the parameters involved and get clear on the following questions: What should I do? Why should I do it? When should I do it? How do I do it? Why should I do it? Here is a fact for you to ponder: every year...
	Is Your Website a Billboard in the Desert? Dale Calvert It seems as though every week I have the same conversation with customers and coaching clients. It starts something like "Dale, I am not getting any results with my website, what can I do?" There are two major factors for lack of good website results. #1 Your site does not have a MWR (Most Wanted Response) #2 You simply aren't getting enough numbers (traffic) We will look at both of these challenges in this article. What is your Most Wanted Response? What is the purpose of your site? Unfortunately many distributor websites are not designed to sell a particular product; they are nothing more than online catalogs with multiple product choices. This type of site is fine for distributors to place their personal product orders but extremely ineffective if you plan on marketing products online. One of the rules of any website should be "sell one thing and sell it well." The more product choices you offer, the more likely that you will not sell anything. A confused mind does not take action. I believe that every distributor...
	What Is Your Prospect Feeling When You Are Talking? Doug Firebaugh Many network marketers today do a lot of talking when prospecting. They believe that they are keeping the attention of the prospect and think that the prospect is enthralled with their conversation. They are wrong in many cases. The prospect is not that interested in what you want to sell them or get them to do. They are more interested in how they are feeling about you as a person and distributor. Emotions determine much of the success in network marketing, and you need to make sure that they are feeling the right intentions and focus from you in your prospecting. When a prospect is considering buying your product or maybe joining your company, that's a good thing. But the challenge is...
	The Translucent Revolution Arjuna Ardagh Robert had it all: the beach house in Malibu, the latest SUV, designer clothes, the right connections. He also had a small drinking problem, and a few personal difficulties to resolve at home. He had made his money in California real estate, and when the market crashed in the late eighties, so did Robert. He went from a net worth of millions to bankruptcy. He lost the house, many of his friends, and his confidence. By 1992 he was thinking about killing himself. Late one evening, he was out taking a walk. He stopped and stood motionless, his mood blacker than the night. He had a thought, a simple thought. "I am finished," his mind announced. He still has trouble explaining what happened next. "I was overcome by a sense of relief," he reports. "A sudden feeling of inexpressible freedom. I even began to laugh out loud. My body was filled with happiness, as if I was suddenly getting a joke I'd been missing. For the first time I was feeling really good for no reason at all. I was totally here, in this moment. I could feel the trees around me, and hear the sounds without having to listen to thoughts telling me things needed to be...
	What to Answer When Your Prospect Says... Eric Lofholm One of the biggest challenges I see network marketers face is how to respond when the prospect says "I need to think about it," "I don't have the time" or "I don't have the money." This is a challenge for every network marketer as well most everyone on their team. We know that at the end of a presentation the prospect is going to say one of four things. 1. I am ready to sign up. 2. I am not interested. 3. I have some questions. 4. I need to think about it, I don't have the time, or I don't have the money (or raise some other concern). Prediction is a form of power. When we know what prospects are going to say, we can...
	Awakened Thinking – The Key to Mastering Results Part II Dianne Collins In last week's article, Part I of "Awakened Thinking," we addressed the fact that even though we are familiar with the basic principles of creation we have graciously been endowed with - thought creates reality, the law of attraction and the power of intent - we don't always experience getting the results we want using them. Said another way: If your thinking creates your reality...
	Awakened Thinking - The Key to Mastering Results Part I Dianne Collins Everyone tells you if you want to be successful in the network marketing business you have to change your mindset - think in the right way, have the right thoughts. Thought creates reality after all...we all know that, right? If all you have to do is change your thoughts to change your reality - why aren't you achieving the level of success you want and know you deserve? Why do you sometimes...
	Prospecting to Niche Markets -- Part I Dr. Joe Rubino Distributors often ask if it is more effective to lead with product or lead with the opportunity in their prospecting conversations. I believe that the most effective prospecting conversations lead with the relationship first. It is only by creating a relationship first that your prospect will listen to what you have to offer with regard to your product or opportunity. The secret, then, is how do we best build rapport, create an opening to be heard and appreciated, and build the relationship? As network marketers, we typically feel...
	Use Online Social Networks to Make Yourself a Star Paul Gillin No one asked Reba Haas to become an expert on the Seattle area. No newspaper editor gave her a column and no TV station told her story. She doesn't have a radio show or even a book. Reba Haas created her own path to celebrity using a handful of carefully selected web sites and social networks. And after only five years in the business, she's become the number two Seattle realtor in the Re/Max network. Reba Haas works hard at maintaining her visibility. Her name and photo are all over Seattle web sites. Her Team Reba blog guides homeowners and prospective purchasers through...
	Is Your Business a "Magnificent Adventure"? Dale Calvert "Life is to be lived as a magnificent adventure, or not all." — Helen Keller. The sad truth is, most people live like sheep, following each other around: Go to work, get home, watch the electronic income reducer ... and continue the cycle day in and day out, living (as Emerson described it) "lives of quiet desperation" — and thinking this is normal simply because everyone else around them is doing the same thing! Ben Franklin said, "Most men die at age 25, but aren't buried until age 65!" What he was saying is that we quit dreaming. Sadly most people...
	Insurmountable Opportunities Mark Yarnell The challenge in network marketing has never been a shortage of prospects. The challenge has always been the fact that everyone on planet earth wants to achieve big money and free time, and distributors are forced to make choices in an environment of insurmountable opportunities. Simply put, there are too many prospects and too little time. In fact, it’s so daunting that many people become overwhelmed and begin engaging in activities that are totally unproductive so that they can eventually defend their failure by pretending that they just didn’t have a good upline or no one taught them how to succeed. Others blame their companies, products or unsupportive families. Some decide to become full-time...
	How to Evaluate Any Network Marketing Opportunity Sandy Botkin Walk into a hotel lobby, restaurant, or friend's living room almost any evening of the week, and you may find anywhere from 5 to 100 people listening attentively to enthusiastic speakers explain the benefits of becoming a distributor or representative for the products and services of network marketing company x, y or z. In a world where we have learned to tune out most marketing messages, friends selling to friends has become one of the most effective ways to get products distributed quickly. Because of job insecurity or loss caused by corporate downsizing, many people are looking for part time opportunities that will...
	Someday Dr. Bill Toth Looking at my calendar it's easy to see Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday....and now I'm confused...where is "Someday"? Everybody talks about it. Everybody has all kinds of great things that they're going to do or have accomplished on that day...Someday. You've heard it before, "Someday I'll lose that last 10lbs. Someday I'll tell my boss what I really think. Someday I'll make enough so my spouse doesn't have to work. Someday I'll take the family on that vacation. Someday I'll be able to afford that car. Someday I'll start saving for my kid's college. Someday I'll start my own business. Someday I'll actually take the actions necessary to build my business. And Someday I'll actually do what I know. As a physician...
	Money & Me John Alexandrov Imagine a world with no scarcity, no lack or deprivation, no fear or unmet needs. Imagine a world where money flows easily, effortlessly and continuously to you and others in ever-increasing amounts. In this world, everything is within your reach spiritually, physically, and mentally. You can "deliberately create" the life you desire and deserve. First and foremost, deliberate creation requires...
	What Vibes Are You Sending about Your Business? Michael Losier How do things happen in our lives? Essentially we create our world by putting out vibrations or vibes, and in the vibrational world, there are only two kinds of vibrations-negative and positive. Law of Attraction (vibrational energy), is always responding to the vibes you are sending by giving you more of the same...
	Transforming Your Tax Time Nightmare into a Sixty-Second Dream Bud Chapplain Well it's that time of year again. Christmas? New Year? Yes, you are correct but let's add one more date that comes with the passing of these joyous events. Tax Time! It never fails that as soon as I mention Tax Time, people's heart rate speeds, their palms begin to sweat, and they usually get glazed look in their eyes...sounds familiar? Well, let me show you how to Transform Your Tax Time Nightmare into a Sixty-Second Dream. No, I am not out of my mind. It is possible as I will show you. The first thing we are going to touch on is building your dream. You start work every day with...
	Are We Selling? Wendy Weiss I looked up the word "sell" in the dictionary. Here is what it said: "To persuade (another) to recognize the worth or desirability of something." This definition assumes value. It assumes that you recognize the value of whatever it is that you are selling. Inherent in the definition is the concept of worth or desirability. I also looked up "salesperson," "saleswoman," "salesman," "sales clerk," and my favorite, "sales talk." The definition for "sales talk" was, "a line of reasoning or argument intended to persuade someone to buy something." Whenever I do a workshop or teleconference, I frequently ask participants...
	Don't Wish this Business Was Easier, Wish You Were Better Dale Calvert How many times have you invited someone to an event and they tell you, "Yes, I will definitely try to make it." You KNOW when they tell you that, they have NO INTENTION OF COMING! But you tell them, "Great, I will save you a seat," and then go on your merry way telling yourself that you have a guest that will be coming to the event. When they don't show up, you are disappointed and of course you never see them again. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THIS IS...
	An Exercise in Patience Todd Falcone I've been thinking lately about some of the other elements that separate big producers in this business from those that become statistics or simply produce nothing. Obviously it takes consistent daily actions to create production. You've all heard me say that the only thing that really matters is prospecting. If you are consistently talking to new people every day about your business, you will produce results. However, it happens at different paces for different individuals. And...if it isn't happening as fast as you thought it would or would like it to...
	Bombs Away Mark Yarnell When we first launched our Holy Grail of Network Marketing Collection, we made the very important decision to tell the truth no matter whom it might offend. Simply put, my job is to tell the truth no matter whom it offends so long as I am irrevocably convinced of its accuracy. That's the approach I take with respect to the numerous landmines in Networking. I believe that new business builders deserve to know just how difficult prospects and team members can be so that they will be better prepared to cope with them. Many leaders disagree with me because they say they don't want new distributors to get discouraged by all the land mines in their paths. But the mines...
	The Business of Heart-Based Living Howard Martin, HeartMath LLC In the last few years, more people than ever-from different backgrounds and walks of life-are talking about the heart. More company mission statements make a point to mention the importance of the heart in leadership and customer care. More speakers, articles and books, both spiritual and non-spiritual, are referring to the heart. Whether people mention speaking from the heart, listening to the heart, connecting with the heart, or following the heart...
	Candlelight for the Soul Dr. Fran DeLaCruz Several winters ago, I received a humbling lesson about dedication from my business team. It happened at a point when there seemed to be nothing happening in our business-no matter how many people we spoke with, none of them joined. No matter how many people we showed our products, none of them became customers. This went on for nearly a month until the collective mind of all the members of my team decided enough was enough. We were going to have a recruiting event to end all events. We were going to talk to so many people that everyone in our city (and possibly our state) knew that this event was going to happen. And then we would have people joining our business in droves, and hundreds of customers begging to buy our products. All we had to do was get a plan for the event (which we called The Big Event) and invite everyone we saw. The plan was easy. We would put on a high tech multi-media event using introductory music, followed by a breathtaking video, capped off by the world's most impressive Power Point presentation. We put together all the materials, bought extra power cords, and designed every last detail of the presentation...
	Step into the Web Paul Gillin For small business owners, the benefits of blogs, podcasts, online video and social networks are so compelling-at such low costs-that you owe it to yourself to look at the opportunities. You don't have to be a technology geek or a professional writer to take advantage of these new tools. You do need to be passionate and informed about a topic and have the time and commitment to write frequently about it. For most small businesses, that means an hour or two a week. Here are some quick steps to get started. Find out what others are already saying about your area of expertise. Sites like Technorati and Google Blog Search will get you started listening in on the conversation. Set up some Google Alerts about topics that interest you and start getting regular updates on what others are saying. While you're at it, set up an alert on your own name to see when others mention you.
	Being "In the Zone" Dr. Bill Toth "Are you "Gellin?" asks the Dr Scholl's ad. The viewers are treated to images of actors smiling, dancing and "feeling crazy good." It's a feeling being portrayed and athletes call it "being in the zone." Are you? More importantly is your group? Or do you have a herd of cats in your business? Remember the summer of the 1969 Mets? They were "gellin"! That was their summer; they owned it and everyone in the USA could feel it! Then there were the Boston Celtics in the 70's - they owned basketball and everyone in the USA knew it. Then the US Olympic Hockey team in the 80's, the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the 90's, and the Chicago Bull's in the 90's. Great teams that still today give us much to strive for. Movies like Miracle, Remember the Titans, We are Marshall, and Facing the Giants give a taste of what it means to be a winning team. They all contain scenes of the moment when the team "gells", when they become a TEAM and when they absolutely know that it's their time to win.
	Are You Taking Accountability for What You're Attracting? Michael Losier Does the word accountability make your hair stand up on the back of your neck? Often the word accountability is used in a scolding manner such as "You're not very accountable!" As a certified NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) practitioner, I've learned about the impact of words and I particularly like...
	When Your Lead Asks "What's This All About?" Michael Oliver When calling a lead, do you ever get asked the question, "So what's this all about?" Have you been trained to have an answer already made up? Are you sure you know what it is that your lead is really asking? The answer is almost certainly no, you don't! And any assumption on your part will reduce any ground you may have gained so far in your communication...
	Start Listening to Your Prospects Dr. Joe Rubino You are proud to be associated with your wonderful company. You believe in your products. They’re unique and everyone needs them. And your opportunity is simply life-changing! If your prospect knew what you know, he or she would jump in without hesitation...
	Signing Up New Distributors Does You No Good if You Can’t Keep Them! Dale Calvert I frequently have the opportunity to speak at network marketing seminars around the country-generic events with people from various companies as well as corporate conventions. When I ask the question, "What is your Retention System?" or "How do you keep people in your business after you recruit them?", the reaction from the public is always the same: they look like a deer staring into headlights...
	"Is This a Pyramid?" Todd Falcone This is one of those questions that can cause a new person to shiver in their boots! In fact, even people I know who have been around the profession for a bit don't know how to respond to that question...
	We Do! Mark Yarnell Recently a young man called to thank me for my new training program The Holy Grail. He was extremely excited because he had just recruited more prospects in one day than he had ever recruited in a previous month...
	Running Your Own Business? If Were You Michael Losier Have you found yourself wondering if there's more you could be doing with Law of Attraction and your business? Do you even know if you're doing it right? I regularly hear from people who want to make sure they're doing all they can to tap into Law of Attraction to help their businesses grow...
	How to Become a Master Internet Prospector Max Steingart People usually make changes to the way they do things out of inspiration or desperation. Whether this article inspires you to give the Internet a try, or you’re desperate enough to try something new, using Instant Messaging on social networking web sites can take your business to the next level and beyond by giving you access to the best prospects. Social networking online isn’t just for kids, it’s for everyone...
	How Your Environment Influences The Law of Attraction Marie Diamond We live between Heaven and Earth. Feng Shui, a 4000-year-old science, is based on how the human experience is balanced between the laws of the universe and the planet we live on. By understanding the connection between you, your personal environment and the universe you can use the universal laws to its best advantage...
	The Importance of Self-Esteem for Networking Professionals Dr. Joe Rubino Studies show that at least 85 percent of the world's people suffer from some degree of lacking self-esteem...
	What's your cupcake? Dale Calvert I love this time of year, it brings back great childhood memories. March Madness wraps up and baseball season is here...
	The Ethos of Infantilism Mark Yarnell According to Benjamin R. Barber, Kekst Professor of Civil Society at the University of Maryland, who consults political and civic leaders throughout the world on citizenship, culture and education...
	Lessons from a Little Boat and the Big Sea Dr. Fran DeLaCruz My family and I were fortunate enough to buy some waterfront property on Puget Sound and suddenly it made sense that we should have a boat...
	When Do You Lose Your Prospect? At the End of Your Presentation—or at the Beginning? Troy Dooly A few weeks ago, one of our field leaders called and said, “I lost a prospect today, he signed with another leader in our company. I just don’t understand why...
	Balancing Family and Work Andrea Frank Henkart and Journey Henkart We all know communication is the key to successful relationships, but how much thought do we put into what we say and how we say it? Become aware of the way you speak to everyone around you, from members of your family to servers in restaurants...
	Become Mentally Tough and Fire Your Boss! Steve Siebold Are you ready to fire your boss and become a full-time Networker? If so, read on. If you've already canned the clown, this information will virtually guarantee your freedom for life. The secret lies in the real estate between your ears...
	How to Create an Immediate $200 MONTHLY Advertising Budget for Your Network Marketing Business Dale Calvert What is your annual advertising budget for your network marketing business? It is sad but true, that most network marketers can't answer that question. They have no game plan, no routine, no real system or plan for advertising their products and business...
	Success Is in the Show Paula Pritchard Success is not how well you do a business presentation; it's not where you do the presentation; it's not how you do the presentation. Success is the fact that you do it numerous times. Success is in the show...
	Maximizing Home Mortgage Interest Sandy Botkin For most Americans, their home is their single biggest portion of their net worth. Many Americans believe that you can deduct any interest, especially interest incurred on your home. This myth is partially true...
	It's About Balance Laura Kall Financial freedom starts with defining what the term means to you; after all, it's hard to find something if you don't know what you’re looking for. To me, financial freedom means being able to afford doing whatever you want to do, whenever you want to do it. It’s about being able to enjoy life with a clear head—stress-free!
	Follow the Reader Mark Yarnell The very factors in network marketing that propel common people to high velocity wealth are little understood and seldom discussed. House cleaners and anglers earn millions in our business, and everyone wonders why and how—especially when they see doctors and other professionals fail in the same company.
	Appointment Setting Wendy Weiss Many people think they can just "wing it" or they "know what they want to say." On the telephone, however, you have 10 seconds to grab and hold your prospect's attention and frequently you don't get a second chance. Ten seconds goes by very quickly...
	The Listening Test Brian Klemmer We all know how important listening is in the sponsoring process, but few people even know what it really means to listen. Here is a simple, fun exercise you can try with your group to drive home the point that just because we are hearing does not mean we are listening...
	Diamonds Are You Dr. Fran DeLaCruz I recently read an article that detailed the process of how diamonds are formed. It was fascinating; I couldn't help but notice that the way diamonds are formed is strikingly similar to the way people become network marketers.
	Share the Wealth through Sponsoring Karen Phelps The best feeling in the world is when you help someone else realize his or her dream. Are you sharing what you’ve found with everyone you know, or are you keeping a good thing to yourself? Direct sales and multilevel marketing are great ways to reach financial security. You discovered it when someone shared the opportunity with you.
	Seven Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Homeowners Sandy Botkin Read about seven common overlooked tax deductions, and how to save money if you're a homeowner...
	The Perfect Time for the Perfect Profession Mark Yarnell It's time to drop all the excuses. It's time to end all the defenses, rationalizations, and justifications. Network marketing offers a better opportunity today than it ever has for those in search of radical wealth...
	It's All about Customers Mark Helsel I found my friend's answer disturbing. I had asked him what strategy he was teaching his downline. His answer spoke volumes. "Well, I'm not sure whether I want to teach them to 'do the business' - or just get customers."...
	Networking Outside the Box Todd Falcone What box? I don't live in a box! What are you talking about? I'm talking about that little square we live in every day. No.., not our home, not our room, nor our office. It's where we reside in our minds and how we go about living our lives. The box represents our actions and our thoughts that bring about the results we see in our lives...
	The Power of Emotion Howard Martin, HeartMath LLC Think about this. What would it be like if you somehow managed to climb to the top of a beautiful mountain but couldn't feel the exhilarating rush of excitement? What if you spent time with family or close friends, but couldn't feel the love between you...
	A "Warm Calling" vs."Cold Calling" Rant Wendy Weiss Recently I had a conversation with yet another entrepreneur who told me he does not "cold call", he only does "warm calls". I continue to be baffled...
	How to Get Into (And Stay In) Massive Recruiting Mode Laura Kall I write this article for those of you who share a goal of developing a lifetime of residual income and a business that can eventually go on with or without you. I can tell you from first-hand experience that this can happen only if...
	What’s Driving You? Dr. Bill Toth Have you ever heard stories about people who win the lottery and then a few months or years later are completely broke? Or about people who enter college and change their majors three, five or ten times...
	The Mental Toughness Lessons of Oklahoma City Steve Siebold On April 19, 1995, at 9:02 am, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time: Oklahoma City, just a few blocks from the Alfred P. Murrah building. War-zone-like chaos erupted minutes after the blast...
	Networking and Lily Pads Mark Yarnell It’s amazing how few people truly understand exponential growth. I do my best to explain the importance of short-term resilience, but it doesn’t always sink in...
	Value Networking™: How to Be an Attraction Magnet Mitch Axelrod Are you ready to be an attraction magnet? Here are seven ways to win the Value Networking game...
	Master Your Traits Bob Burg When it comes to knowing ourselves and conquering those character traits and habits that don’t serve us – and actually work against us in terms of our personal effectiveness – we must first become aware before we can change them.
	The Art of Asking: What, When, Why and How Todd Falcone What do you ask someone when prospecting? People often get confused about the probing process in prospecting for new business. There are rules…
	The Art of Communication Brian Carruthers In this candid interview, Brian Carruthers shares his path to success and the lessons he learned along the way.
	The Dance of Teams Chris Majer Chris Majer's "think piece" may fly in the face of what you think you know about creating Network Marketing Organizations.
	Conquer the Cold Market with Voice Mail Magic Steve Siebold Steve shares the two critical elements to developing a voice mail message that prospects can't resist.
	More Stuff We Make Up About Our Prospects Wendy Weiss It is important to differentiate between the actual words your prospect says and what you think your prospect is saying.
	Is Your Business a “Magnificent Adventure”? Dale Calvert "Life is to be lived as a magnificent adventure, or not all." — Helen Keller. The sad truth is, most people live like sheep, following each other around...
	Build a Pipeline With Developing Emerging Leaders and Reap the Benefits! Barry Donalson Developing the right people can produce many positive effects on your organization. Building with the right people can...
	Follow the Reader Mark Yarnell The very factors in network marketing that propel common people to high velocity wealth are little understood and seldom discussed...
	SUCCESS IS IN THE SHOW Paula Pritchard Success is not how well you do a business presentation; it's not where you do the presentation; it's not how you do the presentation. Success is the fact that you do it numerous times. Success is in the show!
	How to Win Consistently in Network Marketing Troy Dooly If you are ever faced with making leadership decisions based on how they affect you, you'll never grow a significant organization or become a great leader.
	Recruiting Through the Power of Conversation... Doug Firebaugh The secret to this business IS conversation, and it is something we all have done for a long time, and many have even mastered. Why do people not use more conversation as a recruiting tool?
	Win the NEW Game of Selling Mitch Axelrod YOU are an untapped gold mine. You are poised to make a serious jump into a new league of play. You are ready to become a game changer, and make a real difference...
	Personal Development Dr. Joe Rubino A complete personal growth workshop - packed with 6 exercises for you and your team. These excercises were designed by Dr. Joe Rubino, a top network marketing distributor, established coach and author of "Been There Done That" and "The Power to Succeed" series.
	Natural Prospecting Todd Falcone “No matter how hard I try, I just can’t seem to sponsor anyone!” exclaims Joe, the frustrated network marketer. This is a sentiment I hear all too often in this business. Obviously, there could be many reasons why this might be the case, but let’s look at one simple (and very common) cause...
	The Top Ten Key Questions To Ask In A Recruiting Presentation Hilton Johnson Here are the key questions that will give you control of your presentation while completely honoring your prospects.
	Ten Mind Munchies from the GoalsGuy Gary Ryan Blair 1. "A goal is created three times. First as a mental picture. Second, when written down to add clarity and dimension. And third, when you...
	Become Mentally Tough and Fire Your Boss! Steve Siebold Are you ready to fire your boss and become a full-time Networker? If so, read on. If you've already canned the clown, this information will virtually guarantee your freedom for life. The secret lies in the real estate between your ears.
	How to Create an Immediate $200 monthly Advertising Budget for Your Network Marketing Business Dale Calvert What is your annual advertising budget for your network marketing business? It is sad but true, that most network marketers can't answer that question. Dale Calvert shares some proven tips to generate an advertising budget.
	"Stuff We Make Up" About Our Prospects Wendy Weiss A free training article by Wendy Weiss on common misconceptions we hold about our prospects
	4 Daily Motivations Max Steingart Day #1 - Love What You Do, or Do Something Else. You'll never achieve real success unless you like what you're doing. No one has ever succeeded in a line of endeavor which they did not like. Your chances of success are directly proportional to...
	Partner With Your Hostess Karen Phelps OK, so you've booked a few parties...now what do you do? Do you find yourself screening your phone calls? Are you afraid to have contact with your Hostesses for fear...
	If My Product's So Great, How Come I Can't Sell It? Kim Klaver In every other business, customers are sacred. Companies do everything they can to woo and keep them. But, how often have you heard, especially from people at the top of your heap, that it's a waste of time to go after customers? That the money is in recruiting business builders? Hmm.
	How to Become Effective at Prospecting Todd Falcone How do we define an effective prospector?? Or, what are the character traits of someone who we would describe as an effective "recruiting machine"?
	The Five Worst Things You Can Say to Good Prospects Kim Klaver Each week on our big national conference calls, people from the 35 to 45 companies on the line tell us their biggest obstacle to success is this: Finding good people to talk to and, when they finally have one, getting that person to even LISTEN to the opportunity...
	Finding Success in Your Why Todd Falcone Have you ever taken the time to ask yourself these questions? Why am I doing this business? No, really - why am I investing the time to do this every day? What's the purpose? What reasons cause me to do this, versus not doing this?
	The "YOU" Factor Todd Falcone If you've been in Network Marketing or direct sales for any length of time, or if you've had the opportunity of attending seminars from the likes of Jim Rohn, Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins, or others, you have more than likely heard the old adage, "You need to work harder on you than you do in your job or occupation." Better yet, "In order to earn more, you must become more."
	The Challenge of Moving from a Mediocre Recruiter to a Legendary Sponsor Troy Dooly I receive calls and e-mails every day from members seeking advice on team building. My question is always the same: “Do you see yourself as a recruiter or a sponsor?” Most will say, “What’s the difference?”
	Seven Commonly Missed Tax Deductions for Homeowners Sandy Botkin Divorce Problem - This problem can result in a major mistake for homeowners. No one should ever get divorced without first understanding this issue
	Manipulative Questions Get Short-Term Results! Michael Oliver Manipulative questions can be very powerful at externally motivating others into action. However, their power is mostly short-term, because they have an inherent weakness...
	It’s About Time! Ron Marks People get into sales for a myriad of reasons; one of the most common is a desire to have control of their time. Many quickly learn...
	Is Your Business a 'Magnificent Adventure'? Dale Calvert "Life is to be lived as a magnificent adventure, or not all." — Helen Keller. The sad truth is, most people live like sheep, following each other around: Go to work, get home...
	The Art of Allure - For Entrepreneurs Kim Klaver allure. n. The power to attract; enticement. Do you typically get a glazed look when you tell someone what you do? Or when you tell someone what you market?
	The Art of Networking Laura Kall The art of networking is becoming skillful at finding ways to meet people, and taking advantage of natural opportunities to get into conversations with people wherever you are.
	'Tis the Season... Wendy Weiss The holidays loom... Office parties, family celebrations, religious celebrations, celebrations with friends… Meetings are cancelled. Decisions are postponed. Too much to do, no time to do it. The sales process turns to sludge.
	Instant Messaging and the new 3 Foot Rule Max Steingart Finding someone to talk to about your business is a lot simpler than you think when you know how to use Instant Messaging on the Internet.
	Shift Your Part-Timers to Business Builders Karen Phelps Have you sponsored someone in the business who you felt would set the world on fire—and they won’t leave the house?
	Revolutionary Agreements For Network Marketers Marian Head As professional networkers, we cherish the idea of freedom, yet we often confine our definition of "freedom" to the dimensions of time and finance. Those who succeed in achieving time and financial freedom often find themselves still in search of something less tangible... of some other freedom
	The Network Marketing Recruiting Test Doug Firebaugh Is it easy or difficult for you to sponsor people? Many people struggle needlessly in this business. And many people find it difficult to talk to other people about something that can change their lives. Are you one of those?
	What Is Success? Erica Combs Success has no secrets. When questioned, those who have been successful are quick to tell their story of complete devotion to the attainment of their goals and dreams. They speak of the commitment to developing their craft with a passion and zest for complete fulfillment of their dreams. The theme is always the same: "They paid the price for their success."
	"ZIG ZAG" Your Way to Success T. Harv Eker Although we'd prefer everything go perfectly straight from beginning to end, our journey to success seldom turns out that way. In fact the "straight" route is completely unnatural. Did you know there are no perfectly straight lines in the universe? Everything is energy, and energy travels in waves.
	Profile of an Entrepreneur Jeff Combs What makes the difference between ordinary and extraordinary, between average and exceptional, mediocre and superb? What is the difference between being an employee, a struggling business owner, and an exceptional entrepreneur?
	Are You Being Productive or Just Being Busy? Todd Falcone Did you know that there is a gigantic difference between having a productive day versus simply having a busy day?
	It All Comes Down to Execution! Gary Ryan Blair Here is a common flawed premise of success: that in the stew of success, the goal is the most important ingredient - that you win or lose based on the "merits" or "worthiness" of that goal. How wrong this is, and often it creates needless casualties!
	Qualify For Success Ron Marks If I asked a room full of experienced salespeople how many of them qualify their clients, every hand would go up. If I asked that same group...
	Finding Motivation: What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Doing Anything Chris Widener The measure of your success usually comes down to who wins the battle that rages between two versions of you: the "you" who wants to stop, give up, or take it easy, and the "you" who chooses to beat back that which would stand in the way of your success—complacency.
	If Leads Works... how come I'm not sponsoring anyone?? Troy Dooly Could it be that you're not treating your prospects the way you would want to be treated! Remember, your leads are people — just like you!
	Long-Term Residual Income Stream or Quick-Hit Fast Money? Dale Calvert There is a question all successful network marketers must ask themselves eventually: "Am I after a long-term residual income stream-or quick-hit fast money?" Unfortunately, you can't have both...
	Why "Virtual" beats the "Face to Face" approach to marketing Max Steingart Max shares his unique insights into why virtual prospecting is better.
	Share the Wealth Through Sponsoring Karen Phelps The best feeling in the world is when you help someone else realize his or her dream. Just imagine you have just discovered a cure for cancer! Your discovery can free the whole world of this dreadful disease! What would be the first thing you would do
	Win the NEW Game of Business! Mitch Axelrod Are You Ready to Be a Game Changer? How has the business game changed for you these past few years? For most of us, the answer is, “profoundly!” The old game is over. The new game is here. It requires new thinking, new strategies, new skills, a new game plan, new playbook and new plays. Here are 10 key distinctions of the new game of business!
	Awareness Precedes Action Ellie Drake Even the most dedicated traveler will come across pitfalls on his journey. As you travel your path to success, here are some possible forms of resistance you may meet along the way. The crucial thing is not necessarily to avoid or resist them, but to be aware of them, to know that they may be there.
	What Should I Say to Prospects So They Get the Vision? Kim Klaver What should you say to prospects so they get the vision? Not what you've learned to say in traditional network marketing training. There's an integrity crisis in the industry, a huge chasm between what reps are taught to offer prospects and what's true in their experience...
	It's All About Customers Mark Helsel I found my friend’s answer disturbing. I had asked him what strategy he was teaching his downline. His answer spoke volumes...
	Ten Tips for Terminating Telephone Terror Wendy Weiss Sell something in which you believe—something that offers value and a benefit. Make telephone calls. No one will ever say “Yes” if they do not know of your existence. Stop making cold calls. (Too scary!) Instead, think of this process as making introductory calls. You are calling to introduce yourself, your company, your product or your service...
	The Foolproof Success Method Revealed John DiLemme Every day, as I speak with people, train and do workshops, people are constantly asking me what is the secret to true success in life. I suggest that if you have...
	Leaders Are Not Victim to What Others Think of Them Brian Klemmer Years ago, a gentleman by the name of Conrad Salas, who had been raised in the deserts of New Mexico, found himself in Galveston, Texas. As he passed through an open-air fish market, he saw a shallow pan of crabs outside a shopkeeper’s store...
	The Recruiting Success Test Doug Firebaugh How good a network marketing recruiter are you? Honestly? Is it easy for you to sponsor people or a struggle? Or somewhere in between?
	Success Myths - What Success Is and Is Not Jeff Combs Success will be different for every individual who desires it. Success is not about money, fame, fortune, wealth or toys. Success is an experience, a process and a challenge...
	Testosterone-Free Marketing Denise Michaels Yes, women are starting businesses in the US and many other countries at twice the rate of men. But why are businesses owned by women still not taken seriously?
	Benefits of Voice Communications Paul Champaneria For professionals who base success on managing high-value relationships requiring immediate attention and follow-up, the telephone will always be an indispensable business tool...
	We Can Get the Product Cheaper Somewhere Else Ron Marks As I travel around the country with Tom Hopkins, speaking to sales professionals, the biggest challenge we hear is that clients claim they can "get it cheaper" somewhere else...
	How to Attract and Sponsor Serious Business Builders to Your Network Marketing Team Sonia Stringer I’ve noticed something interesting about my clients’ prospecting experiences. Many of them are savvy business people who have left their jobs in the corporate world...
	How to Improve Your Network Marketing Presentations & Your Bottom Line Ross Arntson Have you ever said to yourself, “I know my network marketing presentations could be more effective”? Sometimes we aren’t even aware why the presentation didn’t go as smoothly as it could have...
	The Spirit of Network Marketing Troy Dooly It’s important that all networkers, full-time and part-time, pros and amateurs alike, always remember the principles and traditions our wonderful profession was founded upon. I believe we are unique in the world of business because it’s not only important that we win, it’s also important how we win.
	Let the Internet Replace Your Warm Market Max Steingart Two weeks after I started my network marketing business, Frank, the person who introduced the business to me, came to my home to explain how it all worked...
	If You’re Going To Ask A Question, Allow The Other Person To Answer It! Michael Oliver Have you ever found yourself in a situation where has someone asked you a question — and then immediately answered it for you?
	Distribution: The Next New Game! Mitch Axelrod This is a wake-up call of historic proportions. The global marketplace is rapidly transforming the world economy. We are in the early stages of the Next New Game. Encourage everyone you know to get in the game, step on the field, and walk up to the plate.
	Deserve Versus Desire Erica Combs Do you know at what temperature you hold “deserve” and “desire”? Most people, when they talk about their answer to the question...
	Intuition, Intention, Creation Ellie Drake Do you allow yourself to be creative and intuitive? Creation and intuition nourish intention.
	Practical Tips I Learned from My Kids and Pets Mark Helsel Mark Helsel says he has learned more about network marketing from his 3 children (and their pets) than from anything else he has read or heard. He's compiled these revelations into a new book (soon to be released). It's called "52 Practical Training Tips for Network Marketers". Here are two of Mark's personal favorities.
	The Five Ways to Open a Conversation with People Doug Firebaugh Opening up conversation with people is for many an uncomfortable task. It shouldn’t be. Conversation is the secret to this business, and there are five very easy ways to open up a conversation with someone that you would like to meet...
	The Power of the A-Z Presentation John DiLemme For the last decade, I have been a professional home-based networker and learned how to truly succeed in the industry of Network Marketing. So when someone asked me, "John, what is the #1 reason why people fail in their own Network Marketing business?", I said with 110% confidence, "It is because they..."
	Perception is Reality Wendy Weiss I was never supposed to be a speaker, author and sales trainer. I was supposed to be a ballerina...
	The Greatest Key to Reducing Turnover in Your Network Marketing Business (And Significantly Improving the Quality Of Your Life) Brian Klemmer Once upon a time a small boy and girl who were building a sand castle on the beach. They spent hours building towers, walls, and a moat. As they built the castle, the tide kept creeping slowly closer. Finally, after they had worked for most of the morning, a big wave came in and wiped it all away...
	Success Is A Process Jeff Combs We all have a desire to achieve some level of success. Everyone wants to be successful but very few are really willing to pay that price—to do whatever it takes...
	Live Outside Yourself! Lisa Jimenez Did you know that NASA, with all of its super computers and billion-dollar budget, cannot duplicate the flight pattern of a dragonfly or a bumble bee? Aerodynamically, neither the dragonfly nor the bumble bee should be able to fly...
	Shortcut To Success Paula Pritchard I was teaching at Kent State University when I first got started in network marketing. Part of the challenge for me was that I kept trying to reinvent how to do the business. I kept trying to adapt my prior knowledge to this business instead of just...
	Are Your Goals Holding You Back? Hilton Johnson All of this stuff about setting goals is not what it's cracked up to be. In fact, I believe that the idea of deciding on a large long-range goal can be detrimental to success. Let me explain...
	Three Steps to an 85 Percent Sponsoring Rate Beatty Carmichael I want to show you how to sponsor 85 percent of the people to whom you present your business. This took me about ten years to learn; you can learn it in the two or three minutes...
	Teamwork Begins at Home Dr. Peter Pearson Marriage is a challenge. Growing your business is a challenge. What happens when you try to combine the two...
	Addressing the Things You Wished People Wouldn't Say! Michael Oliver Ever get asked, "Is this network marketing?" or, "Is this a pyramid?" Ever hear comments like these: "This is too expensive," or "I don't have the time"?
	Abundance Erica Combs Recently someone asked a very interesting question during a "Women In Power" conference call: "How do I get out of a lack or scarcity mode and get into abundance mode?" A related and equally interesting question I would pose is...
	The Pipeline Theory Ellie Drake One of the most important aspects of your business is having a pipeline of people to whom you show the plan on a consistent basis. Let's talk about the pipeline theory...
	The Three Focuses Of Working Network Marketing Doug Firebaugh There are three focuses you can have on working this great business, and each one will bring you success, but only one will truly create momentum. And in this Nugget, I want to share with you the way to ignite a fire of success in your business and drive it to the heights of any success you seek!!!!
	It's Easy to Earn Money Bob Proctor Virtually anyone can be taught how to earn millions of dollars and yet the sad truth is that 97 out of every 100 people are born, live their entire lives, and die without ever learning how to earn money. Bob sheds light on how easy earning money is with the right prosperity consciousness.
	The Name of the Game Is Sorting Through People Dale Calvert Sooner or later all successful network marketers come to this reality. The name of the game IS...
	Let Family and Friends Support You, Not Defeat You! Mitch Axelrod It's estimated that more than 100 million people have invested time and money in a network marketing business. In the US, 13 million are currently in the game, yet only five percent of those playing the game are earning enough money to call it a living. In my forthcoming book, The NEW Game of Network Marketing, I call residual income...
	The number one reason goals fail is TOO MUCH WILLPOWER!!! Jim Bunch The biggest mistake a business owner can make is to set a goal and then try to use will power alone to accomplish this goal. For many years, seminar leaders, experts and coaches have been teaching us to set goals and take action toward those goals every day. Great concept. The problem is...
	The Wasted, Unproductive Follow Up Call Wendy Weiss I received a telephone call yesterday. It was someone I'd met at a networking group months ago. She reintroduced herself, mentioned the group where we'd met and said she was calling to follow up. She did not say about what...
	The Ultimate Sales Formula Brian Klemmer What is your reaction when you hear the word sales? If you're like many of the people I encounter, you have a negative view of sales. But I think this is a strange attitude to have...
	The Top 10 Strategies for Staging Successful One-On-One Presentations Hilton Johnson Suppose you were an actor on Broadway. Would you go on stage in front of your audience without knowing your lines? Would you begin your performance without all of the props being in place and the audience being seated properly? I didn't think so...
	The Power of Focus! Lisa Jimenez Remember when the "experts" told us that one of the keys to success was multi-tasking? It was a lie!
	Testosterone Free Marketing for Women in Business Denise Michaels Does the thought of marketing your business drive you to chocolate? If "getting the word out" makes you feel uncomfortable and overwhelmed, you're not alone. Denise explains the big differences between men and women and how they handle the challenges that marketing throws at every small business.
	The Perfect Presentation Paula Pritchard If you would have asked me about the perfect presentation early in my network marketing career I certainly would have given it a higher priority in the success process than I do today.
	5 + 5 = Your Dream John DiLemme How many times have you heard that you need to have a "long term" goal and be focused for the entire length of that "long term"? In this article, I am going to focus on a 5 year goal and explain how you will know if you are truly on track to achieve your 5 year goal in life.
	Make Money Paying Bills & the Voicemail Drop Beatty Carmichael Don't you just hate bill-paying time? You have 10 bills and only enough money for seven of them? Let's look at a simple way to make money while paying your bills...
	Top Ten Ways To Attract People To You Hilton Johnson Hilton Johnson is back with another Top Ten List! Hilton's coaching style is very practical and effective- he likes to draw a clear picture of succeeding in specific areas of your life and business. This week, Hilton teaches us about attraction - one of the key attributes to becoming a successful sales-person.
	Leave Stress and Anxiety Behind . . . Destination Success Dr. Peter Pearson Elizabeth really didn’t believe she could get over a lifetime problem in minutes. And do it painlessly . . . let alone on the telephone in the privacy of her home office...
	The Ideal Business David Stewart From a business perspective what could possibly be a more ideal business opportunity then Network Marketing? The structure of this industry is the entrepreneur's dream.
	Beware of the Spirit-Draining, Energy-Zapping, Time-Wasting, Dream-Destroying, Emotion-Depleting Vampires! Jerry Clark I bet you thought vampires only existed in the movies. Nope. They're actually all around us. In fact, a good portion of our population are made up of them. Yep. Vampires.
	The Two Ways to Approach Prospects...And When to Use Which! Randy Gage There is more to the business than just approaching the best prospects on your name list. The other important component is meeting people. Yet most people in the business will never reach even the beginning stages of the leadership ranks for one simple reason...
	A Natural Selling Phrase: "If There Were a Way You Could...?" Michael Oliver There is a standard "closing phrase" in conventional selling that goes like this: "If I could show you a way to . . ."-and you fill in the rest. If you've ever used this, you've probably discovered it will cause most people to shut down on you...
	The Secret to Success in Network Marketing Kathy Robbins More than anything else, your ________ will be a major factor between career success and failure. Network marketing is no different than any other business: there are ups and there are downs, peaks and valleys. Whether or not you make it to the top in this industry...
	Ten Irrefutable Laws of MLM Success Richard Bliss Brooke Although in order to build a large network you must focus on enrolling others in the opportunity, a large portion of your credibility and integrity in doing so will be your...
	Building Trust, Admiration, and Respect Richard Bliss Brooke In today's world of over-selling, hype and fraud at the highest levels of our society, nothing could be more important to a sales person and business owner than building trust, admiration and respect with prospects, customers and associates. So how do we bridge the gap and shine some light on what we see in our chosen profession?
	The Best Prospects Randy Gage A director on my front line called to ask if I would accompany him on a one-on-one presentation. I was kind of surprised, because he had a nice size group, and hadn't needed help with a presentation for months. I asked why.
	Building Relationships Wendy Weiss Recently I've had a number of conversations with sales professionals and entrepreneurs who tell me they do not cold call because they want to build relationships with prospects. I'm confused.
	Master The Art of Listening Jeff Combs It is my opinion that listening is one of the most underdeveloped skills in sales and entrepreneurship. When I say listening, I mean really listening. "Talk and you lose, but listen and you learn" is a saying I coined recently.
	The Importance of Improving your Reading Skills Jeff Packard Have you ever considered the role of reading in your personal and professional life? Even more, have you ever considered the cost of poor reading skills??
	What Do You Say After You Say, "I Do"? Dr. Peter Pearson There are millions of people who get divorced from the field of network marketing. They started with high hopes. Rather like a marriage that starts with high hopes. Then like most marriages, a sobering reality sets in. Oops, this is going to take more work than I thought.
	Top Five Situations For Asking the Basic Qualifying Question (BQQ) Hilton Johnson I'm flabbergasted! Why anyone in network marketing would want to give a presentation to a prospect before properly qualifying him/her is beyond me.
	The Four Cornerstones of GET RICH SLOW John Milton Fogg The Four Cornerstones of Get Rich Slow are about business-building: The PROCESS of Building your Business, and... The STRUCTURE of your Business Building.
	Recruiting Professionals and Executives With "The Voice Mail Drop" Beatty Carmichael As you grow your networking business, I'm sure that you've heard the concept of "Sponsoring Up". But what does that really mean? It means to sponsor prospects with your level of achievement and drive and beyond.
	Surrounded By Quiet Courage Dr. Thomas Barrett Have you seen it? It’s everywhere. I hope you find it as noble and inspiring as I do. What is it? It's the quiet courage that surrounds us at this time of year. Where can you see it?
	Liking It is Not a Requirement Jerry Clark One of the best parts about building a Network Marketing business is the fact that you don't have to like it to do it. Jerry explains.
	You Will "Believe It" When You "See It" Over & Over! Richard Bliss Brooke One of the greatest mysteries around success, happiness and peace of mind is revealed to each of us when we understand the following: Desire, in and of itself, means little and moves nothing. It's not enough to want, wish and hope. It's not enough to "goal set". We must establish faith (belief without evidence) in our quest.
	The "Who Cares!" principle of Network Marketing Art Jonak Sometimes I wonder if some Network Marketers give a single ounce of thought to the words coming out of their mouths. Because if they did, they'd realize prospects don't care about what they're saying!
	The Question: To Confirm or Not to Confirm? Wendy Weiss Do you confirm every prospect appointment before you head out the door? -Or- Do you not confirm, believing that it gives your prospect an "out?"
	More Heart than Talent Jeff Combs It is my belief that talent is one of the most overrated attributes when evaluating what is required to be successful. Although talent is very important when it comes to performing, it often times has little to do with how success is achieved and who becomes successful.
	The Importance of Having a Mentor Kathy Robbins Webster's defines a mentor as a "wise advisor, a teacher or coach". How important is it to find a mentor? Can you be successful without one? I am sure that you can be successful without a mentor, but the importance of a mentor should not be discounted.
	JUDGMENT or DISCOVERY? Michael Oliver If you want to draw people to you and help them explore and discover alternatives, it's imperative you suspend your opinions. Instead, find out where the other person is coming from first.
	How Do I Get My Contacts To Do Something Once They Get In? Kathy Robbins If I reviewed all the questions I have heard from distributors in my 17 years in the network marketing industry the two that are most often asked are, "How can I get people to join my business?" and "How do I get them to do something once they get in?"
	Eighty Percent Of Success Is Showing Up Wendy Weiss The above quote, "Eighty percent of success is showing up." is from Woody Allen. Your prospects and customers want what they want when they want it. It is your job to deliver. If you do not, they will find another source.
	Getting the Right Vision Paula Pritchard Most people come into network marketing with no prior experience in the industry. When people enter network marketing, they enter a whole new way of doing business, and sometimes it's difficult for them to comprehend what this industry is all about. One way to help them understand is to use analogies.
	The Vacuum Law of Prosperity Randy Gage The universe cannot put good into your hand, until you let go of what you are holding in it. Nature abhors a vacuum. And since the inherent nature of the universe is good, a vacuum will always be filled with good. So one of the fastest ways to manifest prosperity in your life is to create vacuums.
	Removing Negative Thoughts Randy Gage The question people often ask me is when their self-development work and personal growth finally "takes," is when will they stop having negative thoughts.
	How to Dialogue with Large Groups Michael Oliver Michael's answer to the question: 'When we're talking with groups, and we have a lot of people there... how do you do all this?'
	Be Willing to Be a Little Outrageous to Get What You Want! Lisa Jimenez Are you too cautious? Too safe? Too practical? Too boring? Your lack of courage is costing you - a lot! It is your lack of courage that keeps you from greater profits, more intimate relationships, and a life you love!
	Appointment Setting Wendy Weiss Wendy shares a veteran's tips and tricks for writing that all-important initial cold calling script.
	The $300 Solution Randolph Byrd How to create successful leaders by creating achievable milestones.
	5 Pointers on Calling People You Know Michael Oliver "What do I say when I call my warm market?" Here are some points to consider, and then some pointers on what to say...
	THE TOP TEN WORST THINGS YOU CAN SAY Hilton Johnson If you are still prospecting with the language that has been taught for the last 50 years, you are probably using language that is overused and over hyped. When network marketers use trite language to approach a prospect, the prospect begins to consciously and subconsciously discount (and reject) what is being said. The reason is that it sounds like the same stuff they've heard before.
	The Value of Coaching to Support Your Business and Your Life Dr. Joe Rubino Why would you want or even need a coach? Joe explains why it's important to have a coach to succeed in business and what to look for in a great coach.
	How To Open Up A Closed End Question Michael Oliver Distributors are advised to steer away from Closed End questions because the reply is usually short, factual, and difficult to develop! Actually this is not true! You can take the answer to a Closed End question, open it up and continue to allow the dialogue to flow!
	What Keeps You From Living Your Dreams? Lisa Jimenez Fear exists. But you can conquer fear and neutralize its power by cultivating your faith. Live your life like you've already won.
	The 7 Deadly Sins of Recruiting Doug Firebaugh An article by Doug Firebaugh on the 7 things you must avoid when recruiting.
	The 5 Types of MLM Recruiters... Doug Firebaugh Doug uses animals as an analogy for the different types of Networkers in our profession. What kind of animal category do you fall under?
	The Fundamentals of How to Build Your Network Marketing Business with GET RICH SLOW... John Milton Fogg John shares his methods for creating a successful Network Marketing business based on building relationships.
	What To Do When You Are About To Give Up Sonia Stringer If you are in network marketing, chances are your commitment gets tested everyday. Have you come close to throwing in the towel on your dreams or goals? Well, don't - Sonia shows you how to get through the hard times, motivate yourself, and tap into your infinite potential.
	8 Habits 4 Success John Milton Fogg HABITS ARE A FACT OF LIFE AND WORK.  There are bad habits - ones that undermine and disable you, and there are supportive ones - habits that empower you and assure ongoing positive action and achievement.  Following is a list of eight habits you can do every day.
	The One-Minute Networker John David Mann How to build your Network Marketing business in just one minute. Okay: in a series of "just one minutes."
	The Success Formula of Champions Brian Klemmer Why do some people get the results they want in their life and work, while others continue to struggle, seeming to always snatch defeat from the jaws of victory? Master trainer Brian Klemmer knows and shows you how to flip the success coin so you always come up a winner!
	Close Encounters of the Networking Kind Dr. Joe Rubino Success in Network Marketing depends on a distributor really getting a number of key distinctions. These distinctions go far beyond mere information, training and sales techniques. The truly successful networker actually becomes these distinctions.
	Team Building Brian Biro Games are infinitely valuable for transforming your Network Marketing organization into a Network Marketing team. Over the years, I have come to view the "blind date" game as one of the most valuable exercises you could ever experience because we are almost always in a state of either being guides or blindfolded.
	Becoming an Effective Coach Sonia Stringer Do you feel overwhelmed and burnt out trying to keep your entire downline in action? Do you have people in your team with the potential to be great business builders, but you can't seem to get them out of the gate? "Coaching" may be the anwser for you.
	A Conversation with The Greatest Networker John Milton Fogg In this adaptation from the classic's sequel, "Conversations with The Greatest Networker in the World," The Greatest Networker walks you through exactly how to have a "values" conversation.
	How to Become Super-Attractive to Prospects, Customers and Business Partners Sonia Stringer The Law Of Attraction states we attract people, situations and opportunities to us. Life doesn't necessarily happen randomly, but that at some level, we are influencing the experiences and results of our lives.
	The Listening Test Brian Klemmer A greate excercise to try with your group from Brian Klemmer. If you think you're a good listener, put yourself to the test and find out where you really stand. It's all fun, but you might find out you have more to learn.
	Moral Compensation John Milton Fogg "Network Marketing offers the most moral form of compensation I've ever seen." That's expert motivator Bob Proctor talking to John Fogg in an exclusive interview. Agree? Read on.
	Networking Times Frank Keefer Why 3rd party endorsements works, and why Networking Times works even better.
	Interviewing VS. Recruiting Frank Keefer The theory of achieving success in Network Marketing has always been numbers, but with the advent of technology, things are changing. Quality is replacing quantity.