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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

If You Don't Have a Home-Based Business, Start One Today!
Sandy Botkin
In today's rapidly changing economy, the young and the middle-aged alike are realizing that their dream of "having a job with a company forever" is an illusion...

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

1. Sell something in which you believe—something that offers value and a benefit.
2. Make telephone calls. No one will ever say “Yes” if they do not know of your existence.
3. 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...

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.

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...