WATER VERSUS COCA COLA

WATER VERSUS COCA COLA - VERY GOOD INFO

Did You Know that?.....

WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population.)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount
of water you should drink every day?

COKE

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run
through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.


FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1. the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric
acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place
cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? or Coke?

Remember: if we are recommending a product for health, shouldn't we ourselves be practicing good health habits such as drinking more water?

WATER VERSUS COCA COLA

WATER VERSUS COCA COLA - VERY GOOD INFO

Did You Know that?.....

WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population.)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount
of water you should drink every day?

COKE

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run
through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.


FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1. the active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric
acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place
cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water? or Coke?

Remember: if we are recommending a product for health, shouldn't we ourselves be practicing good health habits such as drinking more water?

How To Generate Responsive MLM Leads 101

Quality MLM Leads - How To Generate Responsive MLM Leads 101
by Fionnuala Downhill
Copyright 2006 Fionnuala Downhill

So, you have a website open to the public, now what?

Basically your general premise for having a website is simple: to provide prospects with information in order to answer their unanswered or spur of the moment questions relating to your business. Your message to your visitors should express, "this is why you want to do business with our company".

The basic allure of shopping or doing research online is that a prospect will not have to talk to anyone to get the information they are after. It is a fieldtrip so to speak, they can look and not touch, go where they are told and not ask any questions until the end of the tour. Your visitors (like kids on a field trip) are on your site because of some simple curiosity that has led them to your site. You are their tour guide. They expect you to know where you want them to go and show them everything they want to see. Every click from a visitor on your site is an unspoken question looking for an answer. These clicks represent an opportunity for you (the tour guide) to answer it correctly leading your visitors to the light at the end of the tunnel. So, visitors better get what they want as quickly as possible or they'll click their back button and look for another tour guide.

When the usability and content of your website convinces a visitor that your information is valuable to them; they give you something of value in return. They give you their valuable information by becoming a lead.

Let's get one thing straight, it doesn't matter if your website has a simple or complex sales process. The nature of any website in the context of this article is irrelevant as the underlying objective of any website is plain and simple, it is persuasion.

You may or may not have heard of "reverse marketing". So, what is reverse marketing"?

Reverse marketing is a customer centric approach of going backwards in the whole evolution from prospect to lead, lead to customer and customer to repeat customer. In order to go backwards in the process, ask yourself these questions: who, what and how?

Who do I need to convince? What am I convincing my visitors to do?

When the objective of your site is generating leads, you want to convince your visitors to fill in a contact form for more information, register to download a white paper or demo, register for special offers, opt in to a newsletter or e-mail list, or use "email a friend" to forward interesting content on your site to those they know with similar interests.

Now that your target audience has been developed, in this case, business seekers or business opportunity seekers which represent your "who" from above, and you have identified the action you want them to take, which is turn them into a lead. You will now need look at configuring an online experience that incorporates your answer to the third basic question:

How do I most effectively persuade my visitors?

Relevancy = More MLM Leads Conversions

Identify what really matters to your visitors. What motivates them to seek you out? What problems do you solve for them? Identify the benefits and value your products or services offer. Think in reverse (remember reverse marketing), what motivated you to sign up into this business. 8 times out of 10, the reason is the same for the rest of your prospects as it was for you.

You Want Qualified MLM Leads for Your Home Business, not overzealous money seeker leads.

So Hold the Hype and Industry Lingo Unless you're speaking to a targeted group of people, who know your industry inside and out, do not get lost in translation. Your message needs to be clear; it always helps to state your message clearly for the largest audience possible. When speaking in industry lingo, your audience will more than likely think you are not interested in talking to them or persuading them. Create an FAQ or glossary on your site for industry lingo terms you can link to if you must use industry specific lingo. This will deliver your message without delivering your visitors to your competition. Don't worry if you are uneasy about creating ad-copy or writing to capture an un-illusive audience, the marketing materials provided by your upline has been carefully orchestrated to persuade a large audience. Remember reverse marketing, what worked for you will work for your audience too.

Leave out the hype. People buy from people, not from super duper, cutting edge, one of a kind, solve all systems. Because people buy from people, don't brag about yourself or tout how great you are and how much money you've earned. Your visitors are interested in finding out what you can do for them. In the process of finding this out, they will want to know who is speaking to them. Have you ever noticed how authors write a brief biography in the back of their book? You should do the same. However, on a webpage you will want to create an "about me" page where people who are interested can click there to read about your accomplishments. This shouldn't read like a resume, but rather the ever popular interview question, "tell me about yourself.' Talk about where you went to school, where you reside, your family, and what motivates you. Bring yourself to their level and earn their trust by answering their unanswered question of "who will I be dealing with?" Remember, people buy from people, so identifying with your audience is very important. This is enough for now to let you research further.

The next part of this two part series will include information on achieving higher conversion or more MLM Leads, your MLM, Network Marketing and Home Based Business Opportunity.


About the Author

Lead-Giant is a full service MLM Leads Generation company specializing in Responsive MLM Leads such as Real-Time Leads, Phone Interviewed leads, Internet Surveyed Leads, MLM Email Leads, Double Opt-in Leads and MLM Genealogy Lists. Visit http://www.lead-giant.com for Quality MLM Leads and free MLM Leads Training.

How MLM Recruiting Can Make You Rich by Shon Christopher

How MLM Recruiting Can Make You Rich

by Shon Christopher

There are several things a person can do to become successful in network marketing, but none compare to the benefits you will receive from MLM recruiting. A majority of your time should be spent on recruiting and building your business because in the end, everyone wants to be rich.

The further you build your business the higher your income is going to be. So how do you go about recruiting and what are the magical secrets to success in multilevel marketing? Let's find out.

The first part to MLM recruiting is believing in yourself and the product that you are promoting. You must believe that your product is the best out there and that it is going to benefit everyone that becomes associated with it. If you promote the product with great knowledge and passion then other people will be curious as to why it is truly as good as you make it out to be. Now you have the person's attention.

Getting people to your website is the key to advertising. Everyone that has internet access has the capability of seeing your information at THEIR convenience. When you're advertising online, always cross-market by advertising your website and phone number. This gives people multiple ways to contact you enhancing your chances of building your network marketing downline.

Communication is a key aspect to how people will perceive the product. With network marketing, you will be recruiting in various ways from telephone, email, letter and more. If you are fumbling with words trying to explain the benefits of the product, people will question your knowledge of the product. You need to know the ins and outs of the product and be prepared for any question that may come up.

Building a personal relationship will help in multilevel marketing. Know that everyone you deal with has a life and hobbies outside of network marketing themselves. If you take the time to get to know them a little better they will begin to trust you more and be more inclined to buy into your product. Ask them about family, hobbies, interests, career goals and more.

Persistency is the key to success in network marketing and will help in the recruiting process.

Be consistent to follow up on every email that you receive to keep the personal relationship in tact. Offer something of value to them such as new ezines of yours that they can subscribe to for free. Keep them interested on an ongoing basis until they finally decide it is worth buying into.
MLM recruiting is all about persistency and consistency. If the person sees your dedication and you take the time to build a relationship, you will build a large downline in no time. If you can show people that they are worth while, then they will be more inclined to listen to you and you will be on your way to a successful MLM recruitment.

About the Author
Shon Christopher's making money website will provide you with the tools needed to boost your internet income in no time. With various secrets and tips, you will find informational articles and more to help you become a successful internet marketer. Go here to find more: http://www.moneymultipliermethods.com

Why Did My Prospect Not Join?

Why Did My Prospect Not Join?

by John Patton

Have you ever had a prospect, who you thought was ready to become a member of your team, only to find out they changed their mind or worse yet, joined with someone else? Nothing can be more disheartening than to have a prospect you thought was ready to join your organization turn "cold".

Why did the prospect turn cold?
Simply, you did not understand what motivated your prospect. A good network marketer understands that there are several reasons that motivate prospects. Think back to when you got into the business. What was your motivation? How did that marketer find out what your "hot points" were? We all know that building a rapport is a basic prospecting principle. However, until you master the skills of how to approach and involve your prospect to learn what motivates them, you will continue to have trouble keeping a prospect "hot".

What is the prospects motivation?
It is important to understand when approaching a prospect - "Prospects will make a decision based on their reasons and NOT yours!" Whether it is security, extra income, more free time, business ownership, whatever the need is that motivates your prospects, you will have to uncover what that need is in order for them to do business with you. When talking to a prospect assume nothing, but search for a fit between what the prospect needs and what solution you have to offer.

The simple formula to approaching and involving your prospect is to ask questions, the right questions. Asking questions promotes prospect involvement and you maintain an interest in the presentation. The next thing you need to do is LISTEN to what your prospect says, it is vital! If you do not hear what your prospect said, you will never learn what motivates them. If you are talking more than 20% of the time, you are talking too much and need to start listening more. Once you know your prospects motivation, you will be able to sell your business opportunity by showing them that your product or service meets their need.

Keep your prospect hot!
97% of the internet marketer's in this industry sponsor less than 5 people per month. When your prospect can view you as a credible person, someone they would be comfortable doing business with, you have a good understanding of your products or services, have developed the skills to understand what motivates your prospect and can deliver a solution to their needs. You will be well on your way to keeping the prospect "hot" and becoming part of the 3% who sponsor 5 to 10 people each month.

About the Author
John Patton is an experienced internet marketer and mentor. Visit his websites at http://www.iwantincome4life.com and http://www.whoisjohnpatton.com.

Today's Thought

Trading Minds - Mastering The Art of Persuasion!
Allen Says

Have you ever sat down, closed your eyes and really looked at yourself or your product through another persons eyes?

Have you, in your mind, literally become your customer or your lover and looked hard at yourself or your work through their eyes?

Can you do it?

I hope you can. It is one of the most powerful techniques man has ever used. Ground battles, corporate battles and the hearts of great Women have been won because of it.

When you become your customer, the secrets of how to influence them magically appear. The same thing happens when you trade minds with your wife or husband. Some of the things you see may shock and change you in ways you could not have imagined.

The man or woman who has the power to really look at their work through another persons eyes has an incredible advantage in all business and personal situations. If you find that this ability comes easy to you then by all means really do it. Sit down and do it very deeply and totally and you will be shocked at what you are able to see that you could not see any other way.

Can you look, and I mean really look, at your sales letter through your prospects eyes?

Get good at doing this and you will find 100's of ways to dramatically change both your business and personal life immediately.

Many people only ' think ' they see their product through their prospects eyes. They think that when they are looking at their sales letter or web page that they can do this. But really, they are still looking at their work filtered through their own feelings, attitudes and background. You have to remove ' you ' from the the picture entirely.

This is a deeply serious technique that, for most, require the eyes to be closed to even begin to touch its real power.

And if you think the author has somehow lost his mind, it would do you well to know many, many millionaires and billionaires have confirmed in public and in published writings the incredible power of this strategy and that they have always used it to build their wealth without fail.

I would never think of using a sales letter without first looking at it long and hard through the eyes of an average customer. Never let yourself get too close to your own work.

In order to do this right you have to completely move 'I' out of the way. You must get your own feelings, thoughts and attachments about your work out of the way so you can see it clearly and see it the way other people are seeing it.

When you do that, you will know how to write irresistible ad copy, you will know how to create web sites people instantly understand and buy from, you will know how to make yourself 100 times more attractive to your wife or husband.......and much, much more ....test it and see!

To Your Success!
Allen Says

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Today's Thought

"I Don't Have the Money"

Before I give you the language formula for handling the money objection, here's something you need to know: It's never really about the money.If someone doesn't have the money to get into your business, that's the very reason they SHOULD get into your business.

Get it?

The reason the money objection comes up is because you haven't built enough value (benefits) for the money to sound small enough.

The problem, however, is that if you tell all the benefits to your prospects, that will sound like selling and it will simply invite more rejection.

Oh my, what to do?

Here's the language formula for handling all those problems when the money objection comes up (by the way, this is from my "Selling By Attraction" CD Program):

1. Buffer (Diffuse the objection)
2. Easy Exit (Make it easy for your prospect to say no so he'll relax)
3. Isolate (Make sure money is the only issue)
4. Build value (Getting the prospect to TELL YOU the benefits)
5. Close for a presentation (The ultimate goal of any prospecting call)

Real-life example:
Prospect: "I don't have any money to join your business."
You: (Buffer) "No problem. I wouldn't want to create a financial burden for you."
You: (Easy Exit) "My business may not be for you. You get to decide that for yourself."
You: (Isolate) "Is money the only concern you have-I mean, if it wasn't for the money, would you want to own your own business?"
Prospect: "Yeah, sure."
You: (Build value) "Why would you like to have your own business?"
Prospect: (Prospect sells himself by telling you about financial freedom, having more time with family, firing his boss, traveling, etc... that owning his own business could make possible.)

Note: Now the money part will sound smaller because the prospect is thinking "great value" vs "money". That changes his perspective. He becomes more curious and receptive to hearing more.

You: (Close for a presentation) "May I make a suggestion? Why don't we set a time for you to see how my business can help you get all the things you just said were important to you. If you like what you see, perhaps we can discuss some ways to get you started without too much of a financial burden. Would you like to do that?"
Prospect: "Yes."

Note: When you show your program and your prospect gets to see and understand the big picture, the money will most likely not be an issue at all.If it still is, explain how he can put the amount (say $500) on a credit card and make the minimum payment (say $30) until he's making the extra money (say $1,000 a month) he wanted to make.

It's never about the money. It's about desire and commitment.

Hilton Johnson
The MLM Coach

Today's Thought & Import. Info.

Enthusiasm significantly impacts a person's success in any business. The more excited you are about your products, services, shows, or sharing your opportunity, the better your chances for success. Enthusiasm sells, enthusiasm books, and enthusiasm sponsors! Have an enthusiastic day...you will be amazed with the results.
—Tracey Yamamoto

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Today's Thought

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

Today's Thought

Mine Your Networking Currency

by Dr. Patricia Parham

The currency of networking is contacts – not just people you’ve met, but people whose dreams, accomplishments and passions you can articulate. Core to developing potent contacts is a deep desire to help and in order to help people, you have to know them. Mine your networks by getting to deeply know and care about each individual in them.

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Dr. Patricia Ann Parham is the President and CEO of Parham Enterprises, located in Carrollton, TXVisit Dr. Parham's website

Today's Thought

"You miss 100% of the shots you never take." – Wayne Gretzky, hockey player

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison

"It has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly." – Isaac Asimov, author

Today's Thought

OLIVER'S TWIST ON...
Your Judgments May Lose You Partners and Customers.

Have you ever called a lead to find that from the moment they picked up the phone they sounded as though they were non business like, perhaps not too motivated or didn't appear to be committed to doing much? Did you then decide that they really weren't worth spending any more time with and rapidly wound down the conversation?

If you have - Beware! Your initial judgments are probably losing you more money and opportunities than you would care to know!

I called someone the other day who fitted one of the above descriptions. Most would have written him off I suppose. However, I'm interested in what's between the covers of the book not the cover itself. A few more questions later and we hit the "heart" button! We discovered he was well versed in personal growth and started to talk about his need to change, and was really looking for something to get his teeth into.

As he talked his voice increased in tempo, you could feel him sitting up a little straighter and he started focusing more on what he wanted. The effect of the dialogue was beginning to release him from the bondage of his own mind. To paraphrase the great chef Emeril, he came up "a notch" into the heady atmosphere of "I'm ready to look at and do something".

It would be hard to believe I was talking with the same person. What happened though is that the REAL person had showed up. Not the person who initially answered the phone.

If you're ONLY looking for the "I'm ready to do it NOW" person you'll be turning your calling into a numbers game and lengthening your odds.

However, you'll find there are more people who are perhaps one or two notches from being ready to do it now but will move there if the right person comes along to talk with them like a human being and not a machine.
And there are more of these types of people around than the other!

If you bowl these people over with an attitude of - "You've got to convince me in 3 minutes that you're prepared to change right now" - you'll miss them and the potential opportunity.The whole idea of dialogue is to allow the both of you to explore with each other what each is looking for and why. It's not about convincing or pushing the other person into making a decision. It's about two human beings talking with each other and exploring possibilities.

When you call, sometimes people are tired from a long day or from a family challenge. Perhaps they are in the middle of something or have just got up from working a shift. How could you know what is happening in their lives at the moment you call?

If you'd like some examples of how to use questions to open up a conversation that appears to be a dead end, then my audio program "The Magic Question That Turns 'No' Into 'Yes'" will be very helpful. For example, Role Play number 5, called "How To Help People Motivate Themselves To Make Changes in Their Life"… covers a situation where someone starts out being shut down and not very communicative and then ends up being open and enthusiastic to know more about the business opportunity.

So give them the benefit of the doubt. Ask a few more "Right type of questions" to help them organize or reorganize why they asked for help in the first place. Give them a little time to show up and it will assuredly show up in your bottom line.

Have a peaceful and prosperous…
Michael Oliver

Best Selling Author of "How to Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!" - Selling from the Soul. Ancient Wisdoms. Modern Practice.
Want to get rid of all the techniques, systems and gimmicks simply by changing the way you think and the way you act on what you think? Choose one of the many convenient options on the right hand side of this newsletter. Or click here www.NaturalSelling.com

Today's Thought

OLIVER'S TWIST ON...Complete The Question!

Whenever you ask someone a question, there are 2 things to consider.
Make sure there is a reason for asking it
Make sure you complete the question by following up with more questions, if necessary, until you find an answer

Consider these great starter questions during a live lead call that I was able to listen in on…
Distributor: Do you work for a living?
Potential Partner: No, I'm a student!
Distributor: Oh! And what are you studying?
Potential Partner: Business administration

Unfortunately, the Distributor then switched to some other questions that were unrelated and never "completed" the flow of these original ones. It appeared as if the questions were being asked just for the sake of asking them.

There was no follow up and no meaningful conversation. It indicated a neglect in understanding and developing the replies, possibly leaving the other person thinking "Why are you asking?"

Follow Through and Qualify
A reason for asking questions is to qualify the other person and help them qualify themselves.
When you get the type of answers as in the above, at the back of your mind you must be thinking things like…
Will he have the time to do this?
Will he have the commitment to stick to it?
Will he have the means to pay for the start up costs?

So with this in mind, there are a string of questions you could ask in order to follow through and find out.

How long have you been a student?
How long do you have left?
What is the reason you want to start your own business?
Is it something you intend to continue after you leave school?
Will you have the time to do your business and study at the same time?
How much time would you be able to put into it each week?
How important is it to you to do this?

I think you can appreciate it that there will be some initial costs involved to start…
can I ask if you have the means to do this?

It takes all of I minute to ask and receive replies the above. The answers will also reveal more for you than randomly taking off with other questions in other directions.

Basing your follow up questions on the answers to previous questions will also help you get better results because…
You'll demonstrate you've been listening.
They'll feel acknowledged and become more involved with you in the dialogue.
You'll avoid the problem that sometimes comes up where the other person feels like they're being "interrogated". This is likely to happen when you simply ask questions for no apparent reason.

Chapter 10 ("The Art Of Asking Questions") of my book "How To Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety Or Losing Your Friends!" talks more about how to use questions effectively.

My "Power Up Your Dialogue" series of audio programs will be useful, if you want to see and hear for yourself how to use questions in a "real life" setting. There's five individual titles, covering different situations. "Calling Leads" will be helpful if you use lead programs as a business building tool. Titles such as "Introducing Your Business And Products" are more relevant when you're talking with people "face to face".

Whatever the situation, make sure there's a reason behind the question you ask and then "complete" the question by following through to develop the answer.

Have a peaceful and prosperous…

Michael Oliver

Best Selling Author of "How to Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!" - Selling from the Soul. Ancient Wisdoms. Modern Practice. Want to get rid of all the techniques, systems and gimmicks simply by changing the way you think and the way you act on what you think? Choose one of the many convenient options on the right hand side of this newsletter. Or click here www.NaturalSelling.com

Today's Thought

How to Create an Immediate $200 monthly Advertising Budget for Your Network Marketing Business
By Dale Calvert

"Early to Bed, early to rise, work like heck and advertise" ---Ted Turner

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.

Most network marketers decide to advertise only after getting fired up at a corporate training, or when the home office introduces a new product or service. If there is one thing I have learned over the past twenty years about this business, it is that network marketing professionals recruit WEEKLY! Amateurs share their opportunity by chance; professionals share their opportunity by design.

Why do you think you see the same distributors advertising month after month in industry publications such as Cutting Edge, and Home Business Connection? These distributors are professionals who understand this concept.

To recruit on a weekly basis then you must implement a proven, weekly, advertising system. Why don't most network marketers recruit each week? From those I have surveyed, guess what the number one reason they tell me? I don't have the funds. The funds aren't in my budget.

One of the awesome aspects of network marketing is you don't have to have a lot of money to get started. However if you are skilled, you have mastered retailing and recruiting, you need an advertising budget for your business. You cannot build this business by throwing money at it, believe me I know many distributors who have tried!

However, it just makes sense that you must get in front of as many people on a weekly basis as your time allows. To grow your business quickly.....you MUST maximize your recruiting efforts each and every week.... especially if you are part-time.

You absolutely positively MUST recruit each week. You must "recruit by design". You must have a monthly advertising budget. But Dale, I simply don't have the funds, what do I do?

My first answer, focus on retailing more products. That is why I believe so strongly that you must have a sizzling hot product that everyone wants, and the masses of distributors can take to the market place and retail immediately.

My second answer, concentrate on saving the money you are already spending! There is no question that the average family of five can slash $200 to $400 off their monthly budget, by simply DECIDING to do so!

I know a single mother who only had $39.00 at the end of each month in extra, net disposable income. Using this technique of "saving the money you are already spending" she was able to create a $135 monthly advertising budget for her business. Quite simply her advertising budget made the difference in her success or failure. She went on to develop a powerful organization and a strong six-figure income.

How do you save money that you are already spending? Think about it, sit down with your family and make a list. Some ideas to consider:

MONEY SAVING METHODS FOR NETWORK MARKETERS

The number one way.....Grocery Coupons. Most families are throwing away hundreds of dollars each and every year but not taking advantage of the FREE MONEY every grocery in this country offers. I know they are a hassle, I know they are time consuming, and inconvenient. Not to worry, I am going to share with you an awesome secret in a few minutes that will eliminate all your excuses. IT'S FREE MONEY!

Shop at High End Consignment Clothing Stores... save up to 90% on your clothing and wear higher quality clothes. Check your yellow pages; disguise yourself if you have to, then go visit. You may be shocked at what you find. You can also sell your clothes, furniture, music CD's etc. through consignment shops.

Are you spending too much money on your long distance telephone bill? Why not take the time to shop and compare. This idea alone can save most network marketers $25.00 to $100 a month.

Need quick cash to attend a corporate convention? I know many distributors who have had yard sales and sold enough junk to have enough cash to cover all their expenses. With the evolution of Ebay and other online auction sites, this concept has become even more valid. (http://www.onlineauctionu.com/)

Buy everything you possibly can in bulk. Toilet paper, canned goods, and the list goes on and on. When you think groceries, first think coupons, second think buy in bulk. There are many discount clubs such as Sams Wholesale in every major city through out the United States.

Buy your business tools and supplies in bulk. Most companies offer discounts when you order larger quantities of cassettes, literature and other training materials. Co-op with a few of your downline, sideline, or upline distributors and always parlay your cash to receive the largest discounts.

Insurance. I would estimate that 90% of the American population could save a total of $500 - $1,500 a year by simply shopping and comparing on their Life, Auto, Home, and Health Insurance.

Never pay retail. If you need software, electronics, appliances, or anything else for your home or office comparison-shop online.

I have given you a few ideas to stimulate your thinking. "Saving Money that you are already spending", really just comes down to a decision. After making the decision it is just of matter of taking the time to comparison shop. Remember every dollar you save is a dollar that can be spent towards your business advertising budge.

In our business it is not how much you make, it is how much you keep! I guess Benjamin Franklin had it right. "A penny Saved is a Penny Earned". In our case, a penny saved is a penny you can allocate towards your advertising budget. It all starts with the decision.

Make the decision now, and benefit from it NOW and for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!

DALE CALVERT is a twenty-four MLM Veteran.

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Convention Update

March 2-4, 2006

Orem, Utah


“Great month going on! Short month too! Stay connected and create the
rank advancement you are achieving. We are up 26% with Convention around the corner!!”
- Ron Williams

Our Convention speakers are not to be missed!
Their presentations will surely make for an irreplaceable and life-changing experience!

Featuring:

Tom Harper and the Sea Farm Family
Guest Speaker Dick Hoyt from Team Hoyt
Guest Speaker Kyle Maynard
Dr. Hugo Rodier on Marine Phytoplankton and Whole Foods
Preman Brady on Earthtribe Farmacy
Dr. Mark Cochran on Personal Transformation and pH
Dr. Daniel Penoel on Earthtribe Farmacy
Dana Young on Essential Oils
Dr. Judi Gerstung on Chocolate
Dr. Jerry Tennant on General Health and Marine Phytoplankton
Dr. Larry Quell on the Belief System

And much more exciting entertainment!

Also, look forward to appearances by Ron Williams and the ForeverGreen family,
George Brimhall, John Clayton, and the ForeverGreen artist John McNaughton!

**Less than 30 rooms left at ForeverGreen’s discounted rate!**
If you haven’t booked your rooms yet, act quickly!
La Quinta Inn on University Parkway in Orem:
801.226.0440


Every minute of this event is worth your attendance! We look forward to seeing you all there!

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10 Steps to Mentally Getting Started in Business

by Donna Davis

Starting a home business is exciting and yet fears can pop up when starting anything new. Once you've made the decision to take control of your future, ask yourself these questions to mentally prepare to play the game to win.

1. What do you want to accomplish?
Do you want to earn a little extra money or a six-figure income? And by when? As the saying goes, you need to know where you're going if you're ever going to get there.

2. Do you have your goals written out?
I know we hear this all the time, but there is something very powerful about writing out our goals and having this on paper. It keeps us focused and on track.

3. Who is your target market?
"Everyone" is not a target market. Even if most people could use your product or service, narrowing who you want to reach allows you to be more effective in your advertising messages and actions.

4. How are you going to reach your market?
Through article writing, through ezine advertising, promoting through local groups or events, offline advertising? There are dozens of ways to market your business and many will take testing to determine the best avenue for you, but have a plan on how you want to get started. Then revise as you go.

5. What is your advertising budget?
If you're starting out on a shoestring, just know that it will take more word-of-mouth or creative ways to get your product or service in front of people. And if you have some funds for advertising, plan out how and where you can get the best value for your dollar.

6. How much time can you commit to your business each week?
Most of us have busy lives and it's important to block out specific times to work on our business if it's going to thrive. Remember, to be successful, you can work a home business part-time, but you can't work it in your spare time. Spare time never happens.

7. What are the most important activities that you can do to generate revenue?
Focus on what will get you customers, other distributors or people on your mailing list. Don't get side-tracked with excessive organizing or revising your plan for the 20th time. Determine what will get you results and go for it!

8. Do you have a mentor?
If you're already lost on some of these steps, partner with someone in your business that is experienced and already successful. Don't be afraid to ask for help and then follow what has proven to be successful.

9. What are you most afraid of?
Acknowledge your fears. Talk to your mentor about them. If you need more information to feel more professional, get that info, but don't get stuck in the "student" mode. Learn the basics and then jump in. The unknown can be scary and not everyone is going to be your next customer or distributor, but the best way to conquer any fear is to walk right through it.

10. Do you expect to win?
That may seem like a strange question, but are you really expecting success or are you just "hoping" to make it? Building a home business will help you grow personally in innumerable ways, if you're determined to succeed. If you're coachable and willing to work on yourself, you're embarking on a wonderful journey.

Taking a little time to answer these questions will start the creation of your initial plan. Then work with your mentor and have fun! Learn and modify as you go. Consistent, daily actions (whether big or small) will result in a strong, viable business for yourself and your loved ones.

In closing, here's a quote from Dr. Robert Anthony. "Waiting is a trap. There will always be reasons to wait. The truth is, there are only two things in life, reasons and results, and reasons simply don't count." Create results!

About the Author Donna Davis has successfully built several businesses from a local accounting service to a large online network marketing team. To learn more about Donna, her family, her current business and how she helps others achieve their dreams visit: http://www.myfuncandlebiz.com.

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"World-class results are the manifestation of laser focused mental energy directed toward a person’s ultra specific goal or vision. The laws of quantum physics demand that ideas held obsessively on the mental plane must eventually manifest themselves in physical form. You provide the details and the discipline, and science will do the rest.” -- Steve Siebold, author, 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class

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The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can't find them, make them. --George Bernard Shaw

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YOU DO NOT EXIST FOR YOURSELF

You're not an isolated island.You're a piece of the planet, a piece of the universe.
Personal relationships are the fertile soilfrom which all advancement,all success, all achievement in real life grows.

Your success depends on the support of other people.The only hurdle between you and what you want to be,is the support of others.

When you put yourself in another's place,you'll know why they think and do certain things.You can succeed fastest by helping others to succeed.

Always think in terms of what the other person wants.You'll get everything in life that you wantif you'll help enough other people get what they want.

Doing things for others always pays dividends.When you help someone's boat across a river,you'll find your own boat has reached the shore too.

©2006 by Max Steingart

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MLMU's Biz Tip of the Day

Before attending a scheduled appointment to give a presentation, always call and confirm the appointment. It makes the prospect more committed and it will save you time if the appointment cannot be kept.

Hilton Johnson
MLMCoach

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OLIVER'S TWIST ON...A Holiday Gift Of A Different Kind

Over the holidays my nephew Daniel was given a mobile phone as a gift and I was observing him struggle over what calling plan to use. There was a considerable amount of advice being directed at him by family members (me included) as to what they thought the best plan was, and why.

While participating in the melee I observed that…We were all trying to "sell" him on the idea we had the best answer for him…Daniel wasn't listening to any of us! (Sound familiar?)

In fact he was actively, verbally and passively resisting everything we said, no matter how well meaning we were. And yet we continued to pound at him with the objective of getting one of our answers accepted! (Still familiar?)

While observing, it occurred to me there was a reason he was blocking and resisting our "answers" to his problem. I had a feeling the problem we were attempting to "help him with" was not the real problem. It was also clear the reason he wasn't listening to us was that we weren't listening to him! His resistance was a huge signal.

We kept ignoring and pushing against it. Why did we do this? Because we all fell into the same-old, same-old easy trap of telling (selling) instead of asking and listening.

By being able to detach from the debate and observe, a question materialized.
"Do you want the phone Daniel?" I asked.
To which he replied, "Perhaps a better question is, 'Do I need the phone'?"
Huh? A gift! (It's amazing if you create some space and "give" a little, how much people will give back!)
So I took the gift and asked; "Do you need the phone Daniel?"
"No!" he replied.
"Then… do you want the phone?"
"No, not really!"
"Can I ask why?"
"Because I really don't have any use for one! I've looked at the various ways it might help me but overall I just can't find any benefit."
"So then the real issue is not about deciding what plan to use, it's about finding whether you have a need or a desire to have a mobile phone in the first place… would that be right?"
"Yes. I hadn't thought about that!"

Now we could all move on by giving him time to think about what he wanted to do, or help him by asking relevant questions based on the real issue.

So what lessons can we learn from this when talking with prospective partners, customers, associates, friends and family?

Find and Focus on the correct issues. Many times they are not what you think they are.
Make sure you've been asked for advice before giving it!
Stop persisting when someone is resisting. Instead, find the cause of the resistance! The cause could be you!
Your questions are not just for you!
Listen, observe and act on the verbal and body language and body clues.

Oh, and if you're wondering what Daniel did, he decided to become part of the digital revolution!

Have a peaceful and prosperous…
Michael Oliver

Copyright, 2005, Michael Oliver, Natural Selling®
"Reprinted with permission from Michael Oliver,
Natural Selling® Sales Training http://www.naturalselling.com "

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To make 2006 your best year ever, start with very clear goals, make up your mind to stay focused no matter how long it takes, and agree to work very, very hard.

If you are fortunate and success comes quickly, good for you! But more often, success, fame and fortune are the result of long hours, persistent effort and clear goals. Stay the course.

Make this the year you turn it around and create the life you truly want.

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You cannot expect your group members to do reasonably well what you cannot do extremely well. Start today to become an expert at selling, marketing and coaching and watch your group automatically improve.

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Empowering Questions To Ask This January…

What is the time of year that more people are assessing their lives and looking at making a change?
January!

What is the time of year when people are most open to exploring what they can do to make the changes they have determined for themselves?
January!

Re-evaluations of present situations based on past experiences, and new resolutions based on future possibilities are being made right now! Resolutions to lose weight, to exercise, be healthy and change life's direction are all being formulated as people return from their holidays and start working once again.

So when is the best time to BE there to see if you can help and discover whether your solutions are a fit with what they are looking for?
Right Now!

And because it's quite natural at this time for people to be thinking about the year ahead, it's easy to start a dialogue with a question like…

Have you resolved to do anything different this year?

…and then develop the conversation with follow up questions such as…

You have…! And what would that be? What will that do for you when you achieve that? Have you thought about how you are going achieve that?

In many cases you'll find that people will be looking to make some sort of change. When you've discovered what they're looking for, the way is open to introduce your business or products by saying something like…

Well I might know something that will help you (achieve your dream, lose weight, eventually replace your job...) and if you're interested I'd be delighted to spend some time talking with you about it.

These suggestions will get you started and, of course, the fundamental principles of starting an effective dialogue are the same at any time of the year (you can learn more or revise your skills by reading Chapter 11 onwards in my book "How To Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!" or in the audio program "12 Ways To Start Effective Conversations Without Fear").

So, seize the moment and take advantage of the opportunity that January offers. You'll be helping other people and in doing so you'll get your own business off to a great start for 2006.
You might also want to remind your colleagues and team members about the opportunity so feel free to forward this newsletter to them if they don't already receive it.

Wishing you a very peaceful and prosperous New Year.

Michael Oliver
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Copyright, 2005, Michael Oliver, Natural Selling® "Reprinted with permission from Michael Oliver, Natural Selling® Sales Training http://www.naturalselling.com "

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Give prospecting your highest priority.

Prospecting is the single most important activity in building a Network Marketing business. Set aside a specific time, preferably each day (but if that is impossible, then at least each week) for prospecting. Whether you spend one hour each week or two hours each day, routine is the key to good prospecting habits.

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"It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.” -- Vince Lombardi1913-1970, Professional Football Coach

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EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL

People often handle life as they do bad weather. They while away the time waiting for it to stop.Yet the tide of opportunity comes to everyone.

Opportunity knocks all the time,but you've got to be ready for it. When your chance comes,you must have the equipment to take advantage of it.

The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong,for time and chance happen to everyone.Take a second look at what appears to be someone's 'good luck.'You'll find not luck but preparation,planning and success-producing thinking.

When you're prepared for opportunityyour chance for success is sure to come.The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.

Decide that 2006 will be your year for success and prepare for it to happen.

©2006 by Max Steingart

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The Power of Commitment
by Michael S. Clouse

At some point in the past we’ve all done it... And if we’re not careful, at some point in the future we might do it again... We’ve given our word, “I’ll be there.” We’ve made a promise, “You can count on me.” We’ve committed to doing something—make 10 calls, bring two guests, or achieve that promotion—and yet we didn’t follow through.

And we (or at least I) always had a good explanation... “The time just got away from me.” “No one wanted to come.” “It was harder than I thought.” But somewhere deep down inside we had to wonder if those reasons really were our reality. True, we didn’t make the calls, bring those guests, or achieve the promotion when we told ourselves we would. But why did we commit to something and then not complete the pre-agreed upon task, assignment, or goal?

Was our failure to succeed really due to a lack of time, some unlearned skill, or a much deeper self-esteem issue? Well, we could probably get a great conversation going as to why so many people have such a difficult time keeping their commitments. However, I would prefer to offer a simpler solution—a step-by-step approach that will, in effect, allow you to set, keep, and ultimately achieve any worthwhile goal you desire...

Now just to make sure we’re all on the same page, allow me to share with you the definition of commitment I learned from one of my mentors, Jeff Olson, in 1995—nineteen words that still echo inside my head to this day: “Commitment is doing the thing you said you’d do long after the felling you said it in has passed." Now that’s what keeping your word is all about!

So if “committing to...and then following through” is what you'd like to do more often, the following five step plan will help you set your goals and keep your promises, thereby allowing you to ultimately achieve what's truly important to you...

1) Decide What You Want

Achievers realize some people join the business because they want to drive a “free” car; some because they want to earn more money; and some because they want the extra time needed to enjoy a more rewarding life. What about you? To stay the course you'll need to be moving towards something you actually want! Part of the journey is discovering what that is...

2) Know Your "Why?"

True, deciding what you want is your first step, and yet it’s only part of the solution! Therefore, if you really want to set, keep, and ultimately achieve every worthwhile goal, you'll need to become clear on "Why?" you want what you want. The best part is you’ll know when you’ve found your “Why” because from that moment on you will do whatever it takes...

3) Follow A Proven Plan

You either have a proven plan (system or daily method of operation) you follow, or you don’t. If you do, continue moving forward. If you don’t, find someone who has already achieved what you want. Find out what they did. Do that. And then continue until you achieve the same result they’ve already proven was possible. Because it’s easier to keep going when you get results—and it’s easier to get results when you follow a proven plan...

4) Commit Yourself Publicly

After you’ve decided what you want, discovered why that is important to you, and are diligently following a proven plan to achieve it, you’re ready for step four. On 3" x 5" cards write out what you want (your goal), followed by a sentence or two explaining your desire to have this (your “Why?”), and then include the steps you’re taking (your proven plan) to accomplish it... Give these hand-written cards to 10 people you know, like, and trust, and would not want to disappoint. Believe me, you’ll follow through...

5) Get Better Every Day

Leaders know that wherever you are, and wherever you’re going, your journey will be easier if you incorporate a daily personal development program. So what should yours include? Books, CDs, and classes. Because when you get better "it" gets easier...

Use this information to guide you—all five steps—and you will be well on your way to achieving all your dreams. Now that’s the power of commitment!

All the best,

MSC

P.S. It's time to commit to building a better business and living a better life by using this program BBL for 45 days!

© 2005 by Michael S. Clouse. All Rights Reserved.
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Michael S. Clouse
Editor-in-Chief, Nexera e-News™
Former Editor-in-Chief, Upline® Journal
National Speakers Association Member

University of Illinois at Chicago
Certified Network Marketing Professional

Author of: The Fifth Principle, 28 Days To Your
New Future, Mastering The Fundamentals, The
Secret to Developing Leaders, The Simple Art of
Duplication, and Thinking Your Way To Success

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"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin

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A GOOD SYSTEM SHORTENS THE ROAD TO A GOAL
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Having an intelligent plan is your first step to success.With a plan, you know where you're going.You'll know what progress you're making.And you'll have a pretty good idea of when you can expect to arrive.Meticulous planning will enable everything you doto appear spontaneous to other people.

Your goals can only be reached through the vehicle of a plan. One in which you fervently believe,and upon which you will vigorously act. There is no other route to success.

What do you want to achieve or avoid? The answers to these questions are your objectives. How do you go about achieving your desired results?The answer to this will be your strategy.

A good plan permits you to frame your lifeso that at some time in the futurefact and your dreams will meet.

Success or failure is often determined on the drawing board.
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©2005 by Max Steingart

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"In Network Marketing, consistency is always more powerful than quantity. Do something this month for your business. Maybe it’s not as much as other months, but something is always better than nothing. It always takes less energy to keep yourself in rhythm and momentum than it does to get yourself started again.”-- –Teresa Romain

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“Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.”-- H. Jackson Brown.

It has often been said that if you walk confidently in the direction of your dream, God and the world will help you the rest of the way. I believe this. If you are brave and work with confidence, you will gain the confidence and experience as you move ahead.
People often tell me they want to be a speaker. I tell them, “Go and speak as much as you can. If you give 100 speeches you will be better.”
There is genius in simply beginning. So begin…. You can do it.

Conway
P.S. If you like these you will want to get my book, “Follow Your Dreams”
Contact via email at Conway@dreamhigh.com Visit his website at http://www.dreamhigh.com