Are you happy? Have you actually made the decision to be happy in your life? Do you have fun living your life each day? Are you having fun living your life today, right now? If not, why not? Wouldn't it be terrific to wake up in the morning full of gratitude for the opportunity to live a great life today, and then to go out and live it? How would that make you feel? What would that look like for you? What would it sound like? You can have all of that, and you can experience all of that; and you can begin to have this right now, starting today. Do you believe me? Clearly there is something inside of you that, at the very least, wants to believe these words. Allow me to share my story.I spent 23 years of my adult life (not to mention most of my formative childhood years) believing that I had to live my life according to someone else's rules. I was locked into a formula that was essentially prescribed to me by the environment (parents, schools, government, church, etc.) in which I was raised. It went something like this: get a good education, get a good job, work hard and keep your nose to the grindstone, scrimp and save your money, put off what you'd love to do until later, avoid taking any risks, and if you're lucky you'll get to enjoy yourself in your twilight years. Does this sound vaguely familiar? In my particular case, it actually was working out reasonably well. I had a "good job," was earning a reasonable salary, and had achieved a degree of success in my life. Or at least that's how it appeared on the outside. But on the inside, I was miserable. I was caught up in the struggle of my day-to-day life -- quite literally choosing to make it a struggle without ever realizing that's what I was doing. I was in a sleep walk of day-to-day drudgery. I was most definitely not living the life of my dreams, the life I love. Until one day I simply decided it was time to stop. I chose to wake up. Finally there came a day when I simply couldn't take it anymore, and so I made the decision that it was time to stop. I made the decision to change the way I was living and to jump off of the treadmill. I made the decision to change my life. I made the decision to begin living my life on my terms. The effect was magical. A thousand-pound weight was lifted off my shoulders. I felt relieved. I felt alive. I felt inspired. I began actually enjoying my life. And so now here I am suggesting to you that you can begin to live the life you want -- the life you love -- right now beginning today. Because all it really takes is for you to make the decision. Oh, I know that sounds simplistic. Yet it's true, and deep down there's a part of you that knows it's true. By truly making that decision -- that single, mental decision -- everything changes. Everything changes because your perspective changes. For me, my decision led to some very explicit actions. I resigned from my job and decided to build my own business with my wife, Michelle, from home. Frankly I had no idea how any of it was going to work and how we'd be able to pay the bills or keep the kids fed and clothed, except that I believed it would. Looking back now, I suppose I just knew it would. Well, go figure, things have worked out beautifully. The sky didn't fall. The world didn't end. Things have certainly changed, mind you. We don't hang out with all of the same people we used to. Our activities have become more focused on family and friends as opposed to fitting things around my job. We live a much more relaxed life. We have more fun. We have fun every day. What about you? What do you love? What are the things you'd love to do right now with your life? Can you feel them calling you? If you can, then listen to and follow them. For there is one thing that is absolutely true: there is no need to struggle in your life. You make real whatever you believe is real. This is the basic law of the universe, the law of attraction. So the first thing to do is to let go of the notion that it's different for you ,or that somehow you are not allowed to live the life you want. Let go of the notion that you're somehow not deserving of that privilege. Stop marginalizing yourself. You deserve to be happy and enjoy your life. That's the whole point of living -- to experience the joy of it. Yes, the entire idea of following your bliss can be extremely frightening. And fear leads to all sorts of wild emotions, but that's part of being human. Remember, though, fear is all in your head. It's all about what you imagine might happen. Those wild emotions that you feel as a result of your fears need not define you. In his book, "Conversations with God," Neale Donald Walsh tells us we have three tools of creation. They are thought, words, and action. It is your thoughts, your words, and your actions that define you -- for they are the summation of who you are being. So this begs the question, who do you want to be? Get in touch with your own truth about who you want to be and then start being that person right now, today. Begin to live your passion and enjoy your life. It's much easier than you suspect. It's remarkably easy to let the "how" unfold; just let your inspiration be your guide. Your inspiration will never misguide you. By being focused on who and what you want to be, you will be inspired to think the thoughts, speak the words, and take the actions that make that being your reality. The more you are being, the more you'll be doing and the more you'll be having what you want. The more you will be living the life that you love. And so the circle repeats, over and over, with each cycle more strongly reinforcing who you are and what you love to be. It's a magnificent thing. It's freedom. And so now it is time for you to begin your path to living the life you love. Begin living the life you want right now. Begin by making the decision to be happy with your life right now. Begin today.
by Warren Wojnowski
About Me
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Is America Still the Land of Opportunity?
A recent Survey of Consumer Finances conducted by the Federal Reserve Board revealed these statistics about the state of America’s finances.
Do any of these facts hit home with you?
The typical American family earns about $45,000 per year. From 2001 to 2004, family debt increased 33% (adjusted for inflation). Surprisingly little of this debt stems from unnecessary spending. Instead, credit is being used to pay for necessities like housing, household expenses and health care, particularly in low- and middle-income families.
Average net worth, which grew rapidly during the boom of the 1990s, rose only 1.5% between 2001 and 2004 for the average American family. In other words, for most of us, the worth of our investments is not keeping up with the inflation rate.
The middle class is being squeezed more tightly than ever. Among the wealthiest 10% of Americans, net worth rose to $831,600, or a 6.5% increase from 2001. Meanwhile, the net worth of those in the bottom 25% fell 1.5% to $13,300.
More than a third -- 36% -- of those who owe more than $10,000 on their cards have household incomes under $50,000. 13% who owe that much have household incomes under $30,000. The percentage of disposable income used to pay debts is near record highs.
The report doesn’t point out these more unsettling statistics:
In February, 2007, the US Commerce Department reported that the personal savings rate for 2006 was a negative 1%. The rate for 2004 was a negative .4%. For comparison, in the midst of the Depression in 1933, the PSR was -1.5%. If 2007 figures show a decrease similar to those of 2006, we’ll have a worse record than during the Depression. (Source: Associated Press)
“The US is becoming less of a meritocracy, where skill and intelligence determine success, and becoming more of a class-bound society, where economic background, including the better education money can provide, matters more. There are still many rags-to-riches stories. But there's stagnation in the underclass.” (Source: Christian Science Monitor)
According to a new Federal Reserve data-based economic analysis commissioned by the Consumer Federation of America, “...more than half of American households (56 percent) are behind where they should be in saving for a comfortable retirement.” A related CFA public opinion survey found that 59% of Americans do not expect to maintain their current standard of living in retirement.
Does this sound like a nation of people who believe in and are profiting from the American Dream—or simply a nation of people who want to live the Dream lifestyle without really being able to find a way to finance it? In fact, we have to ask...
Is the American Dream still alive and achievable?
The immensely popular 19th-century author Horatio Alger is largely credited with defining the American Dream as well as the means to achieve it. His books told the rags-to-riches stories of people who succeeded because of the opportunities they had in the Greatest Nation on earth. It didn’t matter who they were. No matter how hopeless their situations seemed, his characters found wealth and success through determination and hard work—and of course, because they believed in the American Dream.
We believe the American Dream is alive and well. The 21st century continues to offer incredible opportunities. Escalating wealth is mostly a matter of finding the right opportunities and having the determination and guts to follow them through.The materials and methods for accumulation of wealth have changed, but the opportunities are greater today than at any other time. One simply needs to learn about the new materials and methods!
The events of September 11, 2001, permanently changed our country and its citizens. Our assumptions that we are safe in our own land faded to fear and uneasiness. Maybe you used to enjoy travel, but now airports make you nervous. Perhaps you dwell on the possibilities of another terrorist attack. We’re all dogged by an unstable job market where mass layoffs and outsourcing threaten our livelihoods. The future is fraught with uncertainty about whether we’re making wise investments, whether the CEO will abscond with the pension funds, and whether Social Security will be there for us. Even weather patterns are unstable, taking lives with devastating hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, heat waves, and blizzards. Fear can make you want to simply maintain the status quo and not take any chances—yet that is exactly what you must do to avoid becoming a victim of fear, because fear is the only thing that can prevent you from taking advantage of all the possibilities that are open to you. FDR’s famous statement still applies: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But think about this: All kinds of fears have always held people back from trying to improve their lives. We’ve used fear as a convenient excuse not to get on with the lives we’d like to live. It’s so much easier to stay where we are, complaining that we’ll never get ahead.The opportunity is there for the taking, but you must be prepared to leave your comfort zone, summon up your strength and determination, and set a course towards wealth accumulation. While money isn’t everything, it can certainly do a lot to alleviate uncertainty and to enrich your life and the lives of those you care most about.Worrying about the future doesn’t change it. No one has ever been able to predict what will happen, or when, or why. You only have today and the lessons you have learned from your past. You can take charge of today’s reality and make it sing with tomorrow’s dreams.
Horatio Alger may have been right in the 1800s when he claimed that anyone willing to work hard could succeed. Today, the picture is different. It is painfully possible to work very, very hard and not get ahead. If you live from paycheck to paycheck and worry constantly about how you will meet your financial obligations, you’re living in a world of stress. You don’t even have the luxury of worrying about the stock market, because you’ve got nothing to invest.Yet more people are amassing wealth today than at any other time.
True, the financial picture for many of us doesn’t measure up to the rosy pictures we hear of a growing economy. We worry about the war on terror, how we’ll afford gas to get to work, and whether our jobs will still be there for us tomorrow. Yet you can begin your journey to financial success today.
Instead of the dubious prospect of accumulating wealth working for someone else, you can take control of your finances by owning your own business. It is much, much easier than you can imagine because you can do it with your own home-based business.Did you know that two thirds of all American millionaires are self-employed?Think about it. Who makes the most money? The restaurant manager or the restaurant owner? The car salesman or the dealership owner? Owners are self-employed, and they are much more likely to be wealthy than the people who work for them.We’re not suggesting that you buy a restaurant or an automobile dealership. It isn’t necessary to take that kind of risk or put in that kind of work. You own home-based business can be every bit as lucrative and much less stressful than a bricks-and-mortar business. You probably already have the only equipment you’ll need—a computer and a telephone. That’s all! Now all you need is the information that has transformed so many people’s lives.
Don't let someone else decide your future for you. Take the first step today toward assuring a secure financial future for you and your family. And don’t wait until it’s too late. Today is the time to get started in an extraordinary business that has already changed the lives of so many, freeing them of fear and worry and showing them that they can live lifestyles they thought were meant only for others.When you accumulate wealth, you generate a steady residual income that pays you every day.
Are you ready to discover how you can begin to build that kind of income-producing resource? Then you’ve come to the right place.Simply register online at www.freedomwithapurpose.com, and I will get back to you with additional information.
Sincerely,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
Do any of these facts hit home with you?
The typical American family earns about $45,000 per year. From 2001 to 2004, family debt increased 33% (adjusted for inflation). Surprisingly little of this debt stems from unnecessary spending. Instead, credit is being used to pay for necessities like housing, household expenses and health care, particularly in low- and middle-income families.
Average net worth, which grew rapidly during the boom of the 1990s, rose only 1.5% between 2001 and 2004 for the average American family. In other words, for most of us, the worth of our investments is not keeping up with the inflation rate.
The middle class is being squeezed more tightly than ever. Among the wealthiest 10% of Americans, net worth rose to $831,600, or a 6.5% increase from 2001. Meanwhile, the net worth of those in the bottom 25% fell 1.5% to $13,300.
More than a third -- 36% -- of those who owe more than $10,000 on their cards have household incomes under $50,000. 13% who owe that much have household incomes under $30,000. The percentage of disposable income used to pay debts is near record highs.
The report doesn’t point out these more unsettling statistics:
In February, 2007, the US Commerce Department reported that the personal savings rate for 2006 was a negative 1%. The rate for 2004 was a negative .4%. For comparison, in the midst of the Depression in 1933, the PSR was -1.5%. If 2007 figures show a decrease similar to those of 2006, we’ll have a worse record than during the Depression. (Source: Associated Press)
“The US is becoming less of a meritocracy, where skill and intelligence determine success, and becoming more of a class-bound society, where economic background, including the better education money can provide, matters more. There are still many rags-to-riches stories. But there's stagnation in the underclass.” (Source: Christian Science Monitor)
According to a new Federal Reserve data-based economic analysis commissioned by the Consumer Federation of America, “...more than half of American households (56 percent) are behind where they should be in saving for a comfortable retirement.” A related CFA public opinion survey found that 59% of Americans do not expect to maintain their current standard of living in retirement.
Does this sound like a nation of people who believe in and are profiting from the American Dream—or simply a nation of people who want to live the Dream lifestyle without really being able to find a way to finance it? In fact, we have to ask...
Is the American Dream still alive and achievable?
The immensely popular 19th-century author Horatio Alger is largely credited with defining the American Dream as well as the means to achieve it. His books told the rags-to-riches stories of people who succeeded because of the opportunities they had in the Greatest Nation on earth. It didn’t matter who they were. No matter how hopeless their situations seemed, his characters found wealth and success through determination and hard work—and of course, because they believed in the American Dream.
We believe the American Dream is alive and well. The 21st century continues to offer incredible opportunities. Escalating wealth is mostly a matter of finding the right opportunities and having the determination and guts to follow them through.The materials and methods for accumulation of wealth have changed, but the opportunities are greater today than at any other time. One simply needs to learn about the new materials and methods!
The events of September 11, 2001, permanently changed our country and its citizens. Our assumptions that we are safe in our own land faded to fear and uneasiness. Maybe you used to enjoy travel, but now airports make you nervous. Perhaps you dwell on the possibilities of another terrorist attack. We’re all dogged by an unstable job market where mass layoffs and outsourcing threaten our livelihoods. The future is fraught with uncertainty about whether we’re making wise investments, whether the CEO will abscond with the pension funds, and whether Social Security will be there for us. Even weather patterns are unstable, taking lives with devastating hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, heat waves, and blizzards. Fear can make you want to simply maintain the status quo and not take any chances—yet that is exactly what you must do to avoid becoming a victim of fear, because fear is the only thing that can prevent you from taking advantage of all the possibilities that are open to you. FDR’s famous statement still applies: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” But think about this: All kinds of fears have always held people back from trying to improve their lives. We’ve used fear as a convenient excuse not to get on with the lives we’d like to live. It’s so much easier to stay where we are, complaining that we’ll never get ahead.The opportunity is there for the taking, but you must be prepared to leave your comfort zone, summon up your strength and determination, and set a course towards wealth accumulation. While money isn’t everything, it can certainly do a lot to alleviate uncertainty and to enrich your life and the lives of those you care most about.Worrying about the future doesn’t change it. No one has ever been able to predict what will happen, or when, or why. You only have today and the lessons you have learned from your past. You can take charge of today’s reality and make it sing with tomorrow’s dreams.
Horatio Alger may have been right in the 1800s when he claimed that anyone willing to work hard could succeed. Today, the picture is different. It is painfully possible to work very, very hard and not get ahead. If you live from paycheck to paycheck and worry constantly about how you will meet your financial obligations, you’re living in a world of stress. You don’t even have the luxury of worrying about the stock market, because you’ve got nothing to invest.Yet more people are amassing wealth today than at any other time.
True, the financial picture for many of us doesn’t measure up to the rosy pictures we hear of a growing economy. We worry about the war on terror, how we’ll afford gas to get to work, and whether our jobs will still be there for us tomorrow. Yet you can begin your journey to financial success today.
Instead of the dubious prospect of accumulating wealth working for someone else, you can take control of your finances by owning your own business. It is much, much easier than you can imagine because you can do it with your own home-based business.Did you know that two thirds of all American millionaires are self-employed?Think about it. Who makes the most money? The restaurant manager or the restaurant owner? The car salesman or the dealership owner? Owners are self-employed, and they are much more likely to be wealthy than the people who work for them.We’re not suggesting that you buy a restaurant or an automobile dealership. It isn’t necessary to take that kind of risk or put in that kind of work. You own home-based business can be every bit as lucrative and much less stressful than a bricks-and-mortar business. You probably already have the only equipment you’ll need—a computer and a telephone. That’s all! Now all you need is the information that has transformed so many people’s lives.
Don't let someone else decide your future for you. Take the first step today toward assuring a secure financial future for you and your family. And don’t wait until it’s too late. Today is the time to get started in an extraordinary business that has already changed the lives of so many, freeing them of fear and worry and showing them that they can live lifestyles they thought were meant only for others.When you accumulate wealth, you generate a steady residual income that pays you every day.
Are you ready to discover how you can begin to build that kind of income-producing resource? Then you’ve come to the right place.Simply register online at www.freedomwithapurpose.com, and I will get back to you with additional information.
Sincerely,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Why Do Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki Recommend Network Marketing?
Robert Kiyosaki's Answer:
When I first heard about network marketing, I was against it. But after opening my mind, I began to see advantages that few other business opportunities offer. Long-term success in life is a reflection of your education, life experience and personal character. Many network-marketing companies provide personal development training in those key areas. Most schools train people for the E or S quadrants, and that is great if those are the quadrants in which you want to spend your life. Most MBA programs are training students for high-paying jobs in the corporate world as an E, not a B.What if you're in the E or S quadrant and you want to change? What if you want to be in the B quadrant? Where do you find the education that trains you for that quadrant? I recommend a network-marketing business. I recommend the industry for people who want to change and get the necessary skills and attitude training to be successful in the B quadrant. Being an entrepreneur and building a B quadrant business is one of the toughest challenges a person can take on. The reason there are more people in the E and S quadrants is simply because those quadrants are less demanding than the B quadrant. As they say, "If it was easy, everyone would do it."Personally, I had to learn how to overcome my self-doubt, shyness and fear of rejection. And I had to learn how to pick myself up and keep going after I failed. These are some of the personal traits a person must develop if they are to be successful in a B quadrant business, regardless of whether it is a network-marketing business, a franchise or an entrepreneurial startup.
An important personal skill required for any B quadrant business is leadership. Are you able to overcome your own fears and have others overcome their fears in order to get the job done? This is a skill the Marine Corps taught me. As Marine Corps officers, it was imperative that we be able to lead others into battle, even though we were all terrified of dying. I meet many people in the S quadrant, the specialist or small business owners, who would like to expand, but they simply lack leadership skills. No one wants to follow them. The employees do not trust their leader or the leader does not inspire the employees to better themselves. As mentioned earlier, Forbes defined a big-business owner, a B quadrant business owner, as a person who controls a business with more than 500 employees. This definition is why leadership skills are vial for the B quadrant.Where could you find a business that will invest the time in your education, your personal development and building your own business? The answer is: most network-marketing business.Building a B quadrant business is not an easy task. So you need to ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes? Am I willing to go beyond my comfort zones? Am I willing to be led and willing to learn to lead? Is there a very rich person inside of me, ready to come out?" If the answer is "Yes," start looking for a network-marketing business that has a great training program. I would focus less on the products or the compensation plans and more on the education and personal development program the company offers.
A network-marketing business is a B quadrant business because it meets several criteria I look for in a business or investment. Those criteria are:
Leverage: Can I train other people to work for me?
Control: Do I have a protected system that belongs to me?
Creativity: Will the business allow me to be creative and develop my own personal style and talents?
Expandability: Can my business grow indefinitely?
Predictability: Is my income predictable if I do what is expected of me? If I am successful, and keep expanding my business, will my income increase with my success and hard work?
Isn't Network Marketing A Pyramid Scheme?I am often asked if network marketing is a pyramid scheme. My reply is that corporations are really pyramid schemes. A corporation has only one person at the top, generally the CEO, and everyone else below. The following is an example of a typical corporate pyramid: Compare that to a network-marketing business system:
A true network-marketing business is the exact opposite of a traditional business model. A network-marketing business is designed to bring you up to the top, not keep you down at the bottom. A true network-marketing business does not succeed unless it brings people up to the top.
The following are some other points worth mentioning:
Tax breaks increase. By starting a network-marketing business in your spare time and keeping your regular job, you begin to gain the tax advantages of the rich. A person with a part-time business can take more tax deductions than employees can. For example, you may be able to deduct car expenses, gasoline, some meals and entertainment. Obviously, you need to check with a CPA for exact rulings on your situation. And the cost of your CPA is tax-deductible. In most cases, an employee cannot deduct CPA expenses. In other words, the government will give you a tax break for advise on how to pay less in taxes.
Meet like-minded people. One of the advantages I had is that my friends also wanted to be in the B quadrant. When I first started out, most of my E quadrant friends thought I was nuts. They could not understand shy I did not want a steady job or a steady paycheck. So an important part of becoming a B is to surround yourself with other people who are Bs and want you to become a B.
Give yourself time. It takes time to be successful in any of the quadrants. Just as it takes time to climb to the top of the corporate ladder as an E, or become a successful doctor or lawyer In the S quadrant, it takes time and dedication to become successful in the B quadrant. It took me years before I built a successful B quadrant business.
Network-marketing companies are patient. One of the beauties of a network-marketing business is that it will invest in you, even if you are not successful.
In the corporate world, if you are not successful in six months to a year, you are often fired. In the network-marketing world, as long as you are willing to put in the time, most companies will work with you in your development. After all, they want you to get to the top.
Leverage the systems that are already in place. These systems are already tried and proven, which allows you to hit the ground running instead of trying to build the internal system of a new company.
In conclusion, after opening my closed mind, I could finally see some of the unique benefits the network-marketing industry offers people who want more out of their lives. Generally, it costs much less to get started in a network-marketing company than to build a business on your own.
-Robert Kiyosaki
Donald Trump's Response:
Marketing is a powerful tool, and network marketing can increase that power, provided you are self-motivated. In a simple visual, see a product and then remove the advertising agency from it. It is up to you to do the marketing and advertising. That's a big job, but it can be done if you are passionate enough to get it going on your own and to jeep the momentum and motivation going at a high level. It requires an entrepreneurial spirit, and that means focus and perseverance. I do not recommend network marketing to people who are not highly self-motivated. Another important aspect of network marketing is that it is inherently social, so if you are not a social or outgoing person, I'd think twice about going into it. Sociability is a requirement. Just like in advertising, there's no point in having a fantastic advertising campaign if the product isn't equally fantastic. Also keep in mind that if you decide to become a distributor, you will be legally responsible for the claims you make about the product, the company and the available opportunities. But above all, make sure the product is worth your energy and total devotion. Otherwise, you could be energetically spinning your wheels. Robert mentions the importance of going beyond your comfort zone when it comes to network marketing. He also mentions giving yourself enough time. These are good points to consider. I would also agree that having leadership qualities is critical for success. You definitely have to have a take-charge, can-do attitude. As with any other undertaking, know everything you can about what you're doing before you begin. Network marketing has proven itself to be a viable and rewarding source of income, and the challenges could be just right for you. There have been some remarkable examples of success, and those successes have been earned through diligence, enthusiasm and the right product combined with timing. As with so many issues we have discussed before, there are tangibles and intangibles involved, but success is not a total mystery, and that applies to network marketing as well. Most people have heard of focus groups, a research tool that advertising agencies use when they are testing a new product. They will go out to different locations and simply ask everyday people what they like and don't like about a new product. Its best if you can keep the focus group idea close at hand when you are deciding about a product. Just because you like it doesn't mean everyone else will. Finding a common denominator in product appeal will matter.My nutshell advice about network marketing is to do your research and then put everything you've got into your product. Genuine enthusiasm is hard to beat, and the odds will be with you.
-Donald Trump
When I first heard about network marketing, I was against it. But after opening my mind, I began to see advantages that few other business opportunities offer. Long-term success in life is a reflection of your education, life experience and personal character. Many network-marketing companies provide personal development training in those key areas. Most schools train people for the E or S quadrants, and that is great if those are the quadrants in which you want to spend your life. Most MBA programs are training students for high-paying jobs in the corporate world as an E, not a B.What if you're in the E or S quadrant and you want to change? What if you want to be in the B quadrant? Where do you find the education that trains you for that quadrant? I recommend a network-marketing business. I recommend the industry for people who want to change and get the necessary skills and attitude training to be successful in the B quadrant. Being an entrepreneur and building a B quadrant business is one of the toughest challenges a person can take on. The reason there are more people in the E and S quadrants is simply because those quadrants are less demanding than the B quadrant. As they say, "If it was easy, everyone would do it."Personally, I had to learn how to overcome my self-doubt, shyness and fear of rejection. And I had to learn how to pick myself up and keep going after I failed. These are some of the personal traits a person must develop if they are to be successful in a B quadrant business, regardless of whether it is a network-marketing business, a franchise or an entrepreneurial startup.
An important personal skill required for any B quadrant business is leadership. Are you able to overcome your own fears and have others overcome their fears in order to get the job done? This is a skill the Marine Corps taught me. As Marine Corps officers, it was imperative that we be able to lead others into battle, even though we were all terrified of dying. I meet many people in the S quadrant, the specialist or small business owners, who would like to expand, but they simply lack leadership skills. No one wants to follow them. The employees do not trust their leader or the leader does not inspire the employees to better themselves. As mentioned earlier, Forbes defined a big-business owner, a B quadrant business owner, as a person who controls a business with more than 500 employees. This definition is why leadership skills are vial for the B quadrant.Where could you find a business that will invest the time in your education, your personal development and building your own business? The answer is: most network-marketing business.Building a B quadrant business is not an easy task. So you need to ask yourself, "Do I have what it takes? Am I willing to go beyond my comfort zones? Am I willing to be led and willing to learn to lead? Is there a very rich person inside of me, ready to come out?" If the answer is "Yes," start looking for a network-marketing business that has a great training program. I would focus less on the products or the compensation plans and more on the education and personal development program the company offers.
A network-marketing business is a B quadrant business because it meets several criteria I look for in a business or investment. Those criteria are:
Leverage: Can I train other people to work for me?
Control: Do I have a protected system that belongs to me?
Creativity: Will the business allow me to be creative and develop my own personal style and talents?
Expandability: Can my business grow indefinitely?
Predictability: Is my income predictable if I do what is expected of me? If I am successful, and keep expanding my business, will my income increase with my success and hard work?
Isn't Network Marketing A Pyramid Scheme?I am often asked if network marketing is a pyramid scheme. My reply is that corporations are really pyramid schemes. A corporation has only one person at the top, generally the CEO, and everyone else below. The following is an example of a typical corporate pyramid: Compare that to a network-marketing business system:
A true network-marketing business is the exact opposite of a traditional business model. A network-marketing business is designed to bring you up to the top, not keep you down at the bottom. A true network-marketing business does not succeed unless it brings people up to the top.
The following are some other points worth mentioning:
Tax breaks increase. By starting a network-marketing business in your spare time and keeping your regular job, you begin to gain the tax advantages of the rich. A person with a part-time business can take more tax deductions than employees can. For example, you may be able to deduct car expenses, gasoline, some meals and entertainment. Obviously, you need to check with a CPA for exact rulings on your situation. And the cost of your CPA is tax-deductible. In most cases, an employee cannot deduct CPA expenses. In other words, the government will give you a tax break for advise on how to pay less in taxes.
Meet like-minded people. One of the advantages I had is that my friends also wanted to be in the B quadrant. When I first started out, most of my E quadrant friends thought I was nuts. They could not understand shy I did not want a steady job or a steady paycheck. So an important part of becoming a B is to surround yourself with other people who are Bs and want you to become a B.
Give yourself time. It takes time to be successful in any of the quadrants. Just as it takes time to climb to the top of the corporate ladder as an E, or become a successful doctor or lawyer In the S quadrant, it takes time and dedication to become successful in the B quadrant. It took me years before I built a successful B quadrant business.
Network-marketing companies are patient. One of the beauties of a network-marketing business is that it will invest in you, even if you are not successful.
In the corporate world, if you are not successful in six months to a year, you are often fired. In the network-marketing world, as long as you are willing to put in the time, most companies will work with you in your development. After all, they want you to get to the top.
Leverage the systems that are already in place. These systems are already tried and proven, which allows you to hit the ground running instead of trying to build the internal system of a new company.
In conclusion, after opening my closed mind, I could finally see some of the unique benefits the network-marketing industry offers people who want more out of their lives. Generally, it costs much less to get started in a network-marketing company than to build a business on your own.
-Robert Kiyosaki
Donald Trump's Response:
Marketing is a powerful tool, and network marketing can increase that power, provided you are self-motivated. In a simple visual, see a product and then remove the advertising agency from it. It is up to you to do the marketing and advertising. That's a big job, but it can be done if you are passionate enough to get it going on your own and to jeep the momentum and motivation going at a high level. It requires an entrepreneurial spirit, and that means focus and perseverance. I do not recommend network marketing to people who are not highly self-motivated. Another important aspect of network marketing is that it is inherently social, so if you are not a social or outgoing person, I'd think twice about going into it. Sociability is a requirement. Just like in advertising, there's no point in having a fantastic advertising campaign if the product isn't equally fantastic. Also keep in mind that if you decide to become a distributor, you will be legally responsible for the claims you make about the product, the company and the available opportunities. But above all, make sure the product is worth your energy and total devotion. Otherwise, you could be energetically spinning your wheels. Robert mentions the importance of going beyond your comfort zone when it comes to network marketing. He also mentions giving yourself enough time. These are good points to consider. I would also agree that having leadership qualities is critical for success. You definitely have to have a take-charge, can-do attitude. As with any other undertaking, know everything you can about what you're doing before you begin. Network marketing has proven itself to be a viable and rewarding source of income, and the challenges could be just right for you. There have been some remarkable examples of success, and those successes have been earned through diligence, enthusiasm and the right product combined with timing. As with so many issues we have discussed before, there are tangibles and intangibles involved, but success is not a total mystery, and that applies to network marketing as well. Most people have heard of focus groups, a research tool that advertising agencies use when they are testing a new product. They will go out to different locations and simply ask everyday people what they like and don't like about a new product. Its best if you can keep the focus group idea close at hand when you are deciding about a product. Just because you like it doesn't mean everyone else will. Finding a common denominator in product appeal will matter.My nutshell advice about network marketing is to do your research and then put everything you've got into your product. Genuine enthusiasm is hard to beat, and the odds will be with you.
-Donald Trump
Shifting from Employee to Entrepreneur
This article was written by one of my colleagues named Tony Rush.
It is very powerful and insightful!
One of the biggest challenges I see in the home business industry is that people often don't make the transition from "thinking like an employee" to "thinking like a business owner". This shows up in a lot of ways but here's one example that might be of assistance to someone today. FACT: There is only one of you. And you only have 24 hours a day. Basic math tells us that there's only so much that you can do yourself. So, part of becoming wealthy means identifying the areas of your business that make you the MOST money...and spend most of your working time on those areas. To do this, you need to decide what your time is worth. Do you feel that you're worth $100 an hour? $50 an hour? $10 an hour? The truth is that your time is far more valuable than you can imagine.
But let's start with your present time-value with a simple exercise:
1. Take your annual income
2. Divide it by 52 to get your weekly income
3. Divide it by 40 to get an hourly income
Let's assume that you discovered that your time is presently worth $50 an hour.Now, let's say that you need a new website developed. So, you say to yourself, "Let me see....I've got Adobe Photoshop so I can figure out how to do the graphics. And I think there's a copy of Microsoft Frontpage on my computer. So I'll go through the basic tutorials and figure this out. What are these layers they keep talking about? What do they mean by closing my tags?" By the time you have it all figured out, you've spent 8 hours making a very basic website. Eight hours. A whole day. At your present rate of $50 an hour, you just spent $400 to work on something that you're not very good at. And it was also a job that you could've outsourced for less than $150 to someone who IS good at making websites, is a professional at it, and who could get it done in a fraction of the time. You see how this works? If you want your business to produce $100,000 per year....you have to make sure that you don't spend your "work" time engaged in something that adds less than $50 of value to the company.
(Note: these figures are fictitious. Remember what I said above. Your time is worth far more than you imagine. Becoming more valuable -- from a business standpoint -- is easier than you imagine.)
So, part of making the shift from employee-mindset to entrepreneur-mindset is in realizing that you can't AFFORD to do it all yourself. What are the most profitable things you can do in your business? What are the least profitable things that you do in your business? Identify those factors, outsource as much of the low-profit items as you can....and you'll have more time and freedom to spend more time on the things that DO get your better results. And a lot of free "play time" as well!
It is very powerful and insightful!
One of the biggest challenges I see in the home business industry is that people often don't make the transition from "thinking like an employee" to "thinking like a business owner". This shows up in a lot of ways but here's one example that might be of assistance to someone today. FACT: There is only one of you. And you only have 24 hours a day. Basic math tells us that there's only so much that you can do yourself. So, part of becoming wealthy means identifying the areas of your business that make you the MOST money...and spend most of your working time on those areas. To do this, you need to decide what your time is worth. Do you feel that you're worth $100 an hour? $50 an hour? $10 an hour? The truth is that your time is far more valuable than you can imagine.
But let's start with your present time-value with a simple exercise:
1. Take your annual income
2. Divide it by 52 to get your weekly income
3. Divide it by 40 to get an hourly income
Let's assume that you discovered that your time is presently worth $50 an hour.Now, let's say that you need a new website developed. So, you say to yourself, "Let me see....I've got Adobe Photoshop so I can figure out how to do the graphics. And I think there's a copy of Microsoft Frontpage on my computer. So I'll go through the basic tutorials and figure this out. What are these layers they keep talking about? What do they mean by closing my tags?" By the time you have it all figured out, you've spent 8 hours making a very basic website. Eight hours. A whole day. At your present rate of $50 an hour, you just spent $400 to work on something that you're not very good at. And it was also a job that you could've outsourced for less than $150 to someone who IS good at making websites, is a professional at it, and who could get it done in a fraction of the time. You see how this works? If you want your business to produce $100,000 per year....you have to make sure that you don't spend your "work" time engaged in something that adds less than $50 of value to the company.
(Note: these figures are fictitious. Remember what I said above. Your time is worth far more than you imagine. Becoming more valuable -- from a business standpoint -- is easier than you imagine.)
So, part of making the shift from employee-mindset to entrepreneur-mindset is in realizing that you can't AFFORD to do it all yourself. What are the most profitable things you can do in your business? What are the least profitable things that you do in your business? Identify those factors, outsource as much of the low-profit items as you can....and you'll have more time and freedom to spend more time on the things that DO get your better results. And a lot of free "play time" as well!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Quotes from Beyond the Secret
The Q&A for Beyond the Secret was a wealth of knowledge, laughter and wisdom
Bob Proctor, Holli Walker, Les Brown, Marcia Wieder, Christian Simpson, Paul Martinelli, Mark Moffitt, Steve Siebold, Mary Manin Morrissey and Leeza Gibbons .
“Sometimes we find ourselves going in the wrong direction and picking up speed!”
“Work hard enough and you can shape your world according to your desires.”
“Be in Harmony with your purpose.”
“You don’t get what you want … you get what you are.”
“The only place that Success comes before Work…is in the Dictionary.”
“ An idea in the mind…either feared or revered will form itself.”
“If your Results are out of Focus…perhaps the thoughts are out of Focus.”
“Detoxify your relationships.”
“Ask for help….if you are going to win at something…ask people that are winning.”
“Practice…Faith based on knowledge, wisdom and understanding.”
“Life will move on you if you don’t move.”
“Thoughts + feeling + actions = Attitude.”
“You need to Speed Up…not slow down…What you need to do is Calm Down.”
“Program your mind! Just like you brush your teeth…make it an effort.”
“Guard your thoughts …what flows into your mind flows out as results.”
“The root word for Education means to come from within.”
“Wisdom is knowledge Applied.”
“Ask the question..Why isn’t this life working.”
“Think into Results.”
“Hope for the future…gives you Power in the Present.”
“There is never a shortage of $ only a shortage of ideas.”
“Failing does not make you a failure.”
“Failure is your fertilizer…it will help you grow!”
“Some people are so negative that if they were to go into a dark room, they would develop!”
Mike Garson was the pianist, composer and artist that honored us with his amazing creation about Barack Obama’s election win during the beginning and the middle of this event. www.mikegarson.com
Bob Proctor, Holli Walker, Les Brown, Marcia Wieder, Christian Simpson, Paul Martinelli, Mark Moffitt, Steve Siebold, Mary Manin Morrissey and Leeza Gibbons .
“Sometimes we find ourselves going in the wrong direction and picking up speed!”
“Work hard enough and you can shape your world according to your desires.”
“Be in Harmony with your purpose.”
“You don’t get what you want … you get what you are.”
“The only place that Success comes before Work…is in the Dictionary.”
“ An idea in the mind…either feared or revered will form itself.”
“If your Results are out of Focus…perhaps the thoughts are out of Focus.”
“Detoxify your relationships.”
“Ask for help….if you are going to win at something…ask people that are winning.”
“Practice…Faith based on knowledge, wisdom and understanding.”
“Life will move on you if you don’t move.”
“Thoughts + feeling + actions = Attitude.”
“You need to Speed Up…not slow down…What you need to do is Calm Down.”
“Program your mind! Just like you brush your teeth…make it an effort.”
“Guard your thoughts …what flows into your mind flows out as results.”
“The root word for Education means to come from within.”
“Wisdom is knowledge Applied.”
“Ask the question..Why isn’t this life working.”
“Think into Results.”
“Hope for the future…gives you Power in the Present.”
“There is never a shortage of $ only a shortage of ideas.”
“Failing does not make you a failure.”
“Failure is your fertilizer…it will help you grow!”
“Some people are so negative that if they were to go into a dark room, they would develop!”
Mike Garson was the pianist, composer and artist that honored us with his amazing creation about Barack Obama’s election win during the beginning and the middle of this event. www.mikegarson.com
Are You Going to Finish Strong?
Carrie is so inspired by the awesome video http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-f inish-strong.html.
My Home Business
Check out my business website and learn more about my home business!
http://www.freedomwithapurpose.com/
http://www.freedomwithapurpose.com/
Creative Business for a Creative Economy
Today I want to speak to you about something very important. Many people want more out oftheir lives but are scared to look for more because they feel guiltyabout what they already have. Therefore, I get many calls from people who feel guilty about wanting more success and prosperity because they already have a job.
Turn up the volume on your computer and go:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ4bETrJnws
If you are looking for more meaning than a 9-5 and are looking to able to express yourself the way you really feel inside...Then I understand how you feel because I also used to have those desires. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting more out of life. Life should be exciting, free of financial burdens, and full of adventure. Today there are many biz prospects that can give you the means to experience all that life is supposed to be about. Also, the technology is now available for you to be able to run your biz from anywhere. But it's up to you to see what's available to you and take action to get it. Today, I am able to express who I am inside, and I'm able to live my life the way I've always wanted to live it.
Maybe you'll be one of the people I personally teach how I've been able to live a life of personal expression.
Turn up the volume on your computer and go:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RdkULbIRnQ
To Your Success,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
P.S. You should not feel guilty about wanting more out of life because of what you already have. Life is meant to be exciting and free of financial burdens.There are opportunities available right now that can give you the means to be able to live what you truly feel inside. I used to want the prosperity to be able to live a life of personal expression, and now I'm able to do that. Maybe you'll be one of the people I personally teach this month how I've been able to get more out of my life and live the way I've always wanted to.
Turn up the volume on your computer and go:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ4bETrJnws
If you are looking for more meaning than a 9-5 and are looking to able to express yourself the way you really feel inside...Then I understand how you feel because I also used to have those desires. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting more out of life. Life should be exciting, free of financial burdens, and full of adventure. Today there are many biz prospects that can give you the means to experience all that life is supposed to be about. Also, the technology is now available for you to be able to run your biz from anywhere. But it's up to you to see what's available to you and take action to get it. Today, I am able to express who I am inside, and I'm able to live my life the way I've always wanted to live it.
Maybe you'll be one of the people I personally teach how I've been able to live a life of personal expression.
Turn up the volume on your computer and go:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RdkULbIRnQ
To Your Success,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
P.S. You should not feel guilty about wanting more out of life because of what you already have. Life is meant to be exciting and free of financial burdens.There are opportunities available right now that can give you the means to be able to live what you truly feel inside. I used to want the prosperity to be able to live a life of personal expression, and now I'm able to do that. Maybe you'll be one of the people I personally teach this month how I've been able to get more out of my life and live the way I've always wanted to.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Will 2009 Be Another 2008?
Here it is... It's February 10th and the beginning of 2009. I hope that this New Year will hold your greatest successes yet. You know what though... The sad thing is that most people have already let their dreams and goals for 2009 slip away even though the New Year has only just started!!If this is you...I want to encourage you to get back up on that horse and don't let this New Year slip away like so many years have before.
To help you reach your dreams and goals this year,I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity that will help encourage, motivate, and show you how to have great success in the New Year. Turn up the volume on your computer and go: www.FreedomWithAPurpose.com.
You have the choice to make 2009 the greatest year of your life...So just make that decision and then get started working on it.
To your success,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
Don't let 2009 turn to another 2008!
To help you reach your dreams and goals this year,I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity that will help encourage, motivate, and show you how to have great success in the New Year. Turn up the volume on your computer and go: www.FreedomWithAPurpose.com.
You have the choice to make 2009 the greatest year of your life...So just make that decision and then get started working on it.
To your success,
Carrie Talbot
508-456-1586
Don't let 2009 turn to another 2008!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Success Tips
Success Tip #1: Don't Miss the Boat
When the timing is right: Millionaires are made by jumping on board emerging trends and booming markets. They take full advantage of the "next big boom". Just think of all the people who made millions in the dot.com boom; the millions made in the up real estate markets...and all the people who missed the boat simply because they were waiting to see other people's results before they'd believe in themselves enough to make a move. To become independently wealthy, you have to become a risk taker. Once the boat leaves the shore, it's gone! There's always markets and opportunities that are ground-floor, jump on board and ride the wave of momentum and growth. Hesitation is for the weak and broke...don't let procrastination stop you from making your fortune.
Success Tip 2: Develop Yourself and Your Skills; Learn from Leaders
Personal Development Coaching: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. To make a change you have to begin with you; how you think, how you operate on a daily basis. Many people are great at doing, they just need some help "being". Our associates are taught how to use the principles found in The Secret and the Law of Attraction every day to their business. We share with them the exact roadmap to achieve success in all areas of life and support them in doing so with training, coaching and team support.
"The best way to solve the problem of bad financial results is to change our thoughts..." - Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki
Work with Experienced Mentors: The #1 reason people would fail in any business is they don't have access to leadership or a system. I provide one-on-one coaching to all of my associates plus live tele-seminars and webinars. The benefit of working with someone who is experienced and successful is obvious...it's the foundation of my own personal success. I have learned from the best, and now I mentor others to get the results they want. When you get started, we will be working together on a very targeted plan of action for you to follow to achieve your goals. As well, my associates have access to the 7 Figure Alliance, my personal mastermind group of 7 Figure Producers who provide additional training and support.
Live Interactive Marketing Training: The company provides live, interactive tele-seminars everyday to support you in your business. When you need an answer it is just a phone call or a click away. A full, multi-media Online Business Center contains all the tools and education you require to be successful.
Learning to Communicate: So many people feel they just "aren't good at sales.". That's not true. Everyone sells everyday...you sell people on why they should hire you, why they should date you, why they should like you... So, everyone has the potential. It's simply learning HOW to communicate effectively to become great at sales. Sales is the highest paid profession on the planet...it's also one of the easiest when you know how to connect with people in a way that has them want to buy from you. Just by increasing your confidence level and ability to communicate you can substantially increase your income in any industry.
Success Tip 3: Use a Proven Marketing System
Marketing That Works: The #2 reason people would fail in any business is they don't know how to market. That's why we provide instant access to proven-to-produce marketing tools to penetrate social media websites, print media advertising, and more. We also teach you how to market... knowing how to bring customers to you is the critical in any business. You'll gain access to the same tools and marketing systems that have produced 6 & 7 figure results for myself and my team members. Again, this is all about simplicity and speed to market.
Success Tip 4: Only Market High Demand, Proprietary Products
A $11 Billion a year industry: • To be successful in business, you have to be competitive and have a Unique Selling Proposition (USP). What that means, is you have to offer something everyone wants and no one else has. What we sell is SOLUTION. Taking advantage of the $11 Billion/a year industry of Personal Development Education, we provide products to people that answer the question, "How do I improve my life?". Since 2005 we have experienced more than a 151% increase...far beyond what most industries ever experience! You've seen it on Oprah, Larry King, The Ellen Show, Dr. Phil and more...personal development is THE buzzword. As the economy bounces around, corporations increase lay-offs and pay cuts and jobs are outsourced to other countries, our industry explodes. Why? Because people want to make a change and they are looking for the fastest, most effective way to do it. We give them the SOLUTION, creating high demand and industry exclusivity.
Success Tip 5: Profit from Leverage
Work Less, Make More: There is a distinct difference between employees and entrepreneurs:
Employees: Trade time for money. To make more, you have to work more.
Entrepreneurs: Use leverage to make more and work less. Leverage means you are profitting from the efforts of others. So, whether you are sleeping, working or playing, you are making money. The more leverage you have, the less you have to work and the more you can make.
Without leverage, you will never get rich nor will you ever be financially independent. Leverage is the only way...just ask your employer. Lots of people get angry because they work really hard while their employer is living a jet set lifestyle in a big house, with nice cars always on vacation. Well...that's the choice the employer made. The person who chooses to take advantage of leverage gets lifestyle, while the person who doesn't gets to work hard.
There are different types of leverage. It's entrepreneurs benefiting from other entrepreneurs. So, rather than having dependent employees, you have self-motivated entrepreneurs who are working to build their own business while you financially benefit. It's brilliant!
Powerful Compensation Plan: You want to paid, paid first and paid a lot. The reason I can make over $20,000 a month is because this compensation model has profits of $1000.00 to $8000.00 paid direct to me. There's no sharing of profits, but still an incredible amount of leverage.
This is a direct sales compensation model: network marketing for grownups! Unlike MLM which has little tiny profits and requires you to have thousands of people to make a few hundred bucks a month, with just one sale you have over a $40,000 potential.
Success Tip 6: Follow Your Heart and Trust Yourself
If it's to be: It's up to YOU. Only you are able to determine your success and what is right for you. The system works, the products are awesome, the compensation plan is ridiculously lucrative. But, your results will be up to you. Are you coachable? Are you motivated? Do you really believe you deserve to make this much money? These are questions only you can answer. Ultimately, you owe it to yourself to get informed so you can make an educated decision about your future.
When the timing is right: Millionaires are made by jumping on board emerging trends and booming markets. They take full advantage of the "next big boom". Just think of all the people who made millions in the dot.com boom; the millions made in the up real estate markets...and all the people who missed the boat simply because they were waiting to see other people's results before they'd believe in themselves enough to make a move. To become independently wealthy, you have to become a risk taker. Once the boat leaves the shore, it's gone! There's always markets and opportunities that are ground-floor, jump on board and ride the wave of momentum and growth. Hesitation is for the weak and broke...don't let procrastination stop you from making your fortune.
Success Tip 2: Develop Yourself and Your Skills; Learn from Leaders
Personal Development Coaching: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. To make a change you have to begin with you; how you think, how you operate on a daily basis. Many people are great at doing, they just need some help "being". Our associates are taught how to use the principles found in The Secret and the Law of Attraction every day to their business. We share with them the exact roadmap to achieve success in all areas of life and support them in doing so with training, coaching and team support.
"The best way to solve the problem of bad financial results is to change our thoughts..." - Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki
Work with Experienced Mentors: The #1 reason people would fail in any business is they don't have access to leadership or a system. I provide one-on-one coaching to all of my associates plus live tele-seminars and webinars. The benefit of working with someone who is experienced and successful is obvious...it's the foundation of my own personal success. I have learned from the best, and now I mentor others to get the results they want. When you get started, we will be working together on a very targeted plan of action for you to follow to achieve your goals. As well, my associates have access to the 7 Figure Alliance, my personal mastermind group of 7 Figure Producers who provide additional training and support.
Live Interactive Marketing Training: The company provides live, interactive tele-seminars everyday to support you in your business. When you need an answer it is just a phone call or a click away. A full, multi-media Online Business Center contains all the tools and education you require to be successful.
Learning to Communicate: So many people feel they just "aren't good at sales.". That's not true. Everyone sells everyday...you sell people on why they should hire you, why they should date you, why they should like you... So, everyone has the potential. It's simply learning HOW to communicate effectively to become great at sales. Sales is the highest paid profession on the planet...it's also one of the easiest when you know how to connect with people in a way that has them want to buy from you. Just by increasing your confidence level and ability to communicate you can substantially increase your income in any industry.
Success Tip 3: Use a Proven Marketing System
Marketing That Works: The #2 reason people would fail in any business is they don't know how to market. That's why we provide instant access to proven-to-produce marketing tools to penetrate social media websites, print media advertising, and more. We also teach you how to market... knowing how to bring customers to you is the critical in any business. You'll gain access to the same tools and marketing systems that have produced 6 & 7 figure results for myself and my team members. Again, this is all about simplicity and speed to market.
Success Tip 4: Only Market High Demand, Proprietary Products
A $11 Billion a year industry: • To be successful in business, you have to be competitive and have a Unique Selling Proposition (USP). What that means, is you have to offer something everyone wants and no one else has. What we sell is SOLUTION. Taking advantage of the $11 Billion/a year industry of Personal Development Education, we provide products to people that answer the question, "How do I improve my life?". Since 2005 we have experienced more than a 151% increase...far beyond what most industries ever experience! You've seen it on Oprah, Larry King, The Ellen Show, Dr. Phil and more...personal development is THE buzzword. As the economy bounces around, corporations increase lay-offs and pay cuts and jobs are outsourced to other countries, our industry explodes. Why? Because people want to make a change and they are looking for the fastest, most effective way to do it. We give them the SOLUTION, creating high demand and industry exclusivity.
Success Tip 5: Profit from Leverage
Work Less, Make More: There is a distinct difference between employees and entrepreneurs:
Employees: Trade time for money. To make more, you have to work more.
Entrepreneurs: Use leverage to make more and work less. Leverage means you are profitting from the efforts of others. So, whether you are sleeping, working or playing, you are making money. The more leverage you have, the less you have to work and the more you can make.
Without leverage, you will never get rich nor will you ever be financially independent. Leverage is the only way...just ask your employer. Lots of people get angry because they work really hard while their employer is living a jet set lifestyle in a big house, with nice cars always on vacation. Well...that's the choice the employer made. The person who chooses to take advantage of leverage gets lifestyle, while the person who doesn't gets to work hard.
There are different types of leverage. It's entrepreneurs benefiting from other entrepreneurs. So, rather than having dependent employees, you have self-motivated entrepreneurs who are working to build their own business while you financially benefit. It's brilliant!
Powerful Compensation Plan: You want to paid, paid first and paid a lot. The reason I can make over $20,000 a month is because this compensation model has profits of $1000.00 to $8000.00 paid direct to me. There's no sharing of profits, but still an incredible amount of leverage.
This is a direct sales compensation model: network marketing for grownups! Unlike MLM which has little tiny profits and requires you to have thousands of people to make a few hundred bucks a month, with just one sale you have over a $40,000 potential.
Success Tip 6: Follow Your Heart and Trust Yourself
If it's to be: It's up to YOU. Only you are able to determine your success and what is right for you. The system works, the products are awesome, the compensation plan is ridiculously lucrative. But, your results will be up to you. Are you coachable? Are you motivated? Do you really believe you deserve to make this much money? These are questions only you can answer. Ultimately, you owe it to yourself to get informed so you can make an educated decision about your future.
Who is Carrie Talbot?
Hi my name is Carrie Talbot.
http://www.freedomwithapurpose.com/
For the past ten years, I have been a burned out and exhausted English teacher who always felt guilty because I couldn't spend quality time with my husband and five year old twins. When I finally decided to take control of my life, I was motivated to create the freedom in my life that I knew I deserved.
I went in search of a business. I looked at everything from Franchises to Brick and Mortar companies. I had searched high and low on the internet. And I kept coming across the same things. I saw that the Home Business industry was exploding but I was not sure how I wanted to apply that. I know I did not want to be in a an MLM and chase friends and family. What I did know was that the Internet was huge and I wanted to tap into that leverage and power.
After much research I came across a genuine opportunity with a company that had so much integrity it was refreshing. I was looking for a system that was already in place, congruent leadership, a solid business plan, and the ability to make immediate up front profit. In addition, I wanted to be able to work from home and it didn't require employees or a huge investment. Nor did I want franchise fees or royalties nor did I want products that I would have to buy upfront or keep inventory.
At the time I also began to look into what some experts thought about the industry. And what I found out absolutely amazed me. It has been said by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki that network marketing is an "industry for people who want to change, and get the necessary skills and attitude training to be successful!"
They have also said that "one of the beauties of a network marketing business is that it will invest in you. There are many benefits the network marketing industry offers those who want more from their lives." I knew that I wanted more and I believed I deserved it. So then I asked myself could I offer this gift to other people? Of course I could, as long as they are ready to create wealth and abundance for themselves.
Every time you turn on the TV or read the papers/magazines today you will find people talking of the movie "The Secret." Practically everyone wants more and now they are realizing they can have it.
Oprah herself has even said on her show that the information offered in this personal development/ empowerment movie is "the secret to creating the life you really want...this is life changing!" In truth, this business had the best of both worlds, the ability to have financial abundance and personal success. Where else could you find that?
When I found this opportunity I made a choice to get started and it is something that I will never regret. For me the decision was easy. I no longer wanted to work long weeks and be completely exhausted only to keep putting money into someone else's pocket. It was time to take control, not only of my finances but of my life. This is truly a business that I am proud to be a part of and continue to grow my future with!
I have had the ability to grow and learn with Top Entrepreneurs in the Network Marketing industry and learn from elite Internet Marketers. I have developed myself into a multiple 6 figure income earner and I came from a background that had no marketing, sales or business experience. This goes to show anyone that "whether you think you can or you think you can't... you are right."
So why not think you can and align yourself with people, a company and the environment that will support you in making it happen?
You can create anything in your life that you want. But the question is...what do you want?
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For the past ten years, I have been a burned out and exhausted English teacher who always felt guilty because I couldn't spend quality time with my husband and five year old twins. When I finally decided to take control of my life, I was motivated to create the freedom in my life that I knew I deserved.
I went in search of a business. I looked at everything from Franchises to Brick and Mortar companies. I had searched high and low on the internet. And I kept coming across the same things. I saw that the Home Business industry was exploding but I was not sure how I wanted to apply that. I know I did not want to be in a an MLM and chase friends and family. What I did know was that the Internet was huge and I wanted to tap into that leverage and power.
After much research I came across a genuine opportunity with a company that had so much integrity it was refreshing. I was looking for a system that was already in place, congruent leadership, a solid business plan, and the ability to make immediate up front profit. In addition, I wanted to be able to work from home and it didn't require employees or a huge investment. Nor did I want franchise fees or royalties nor did I want products that I would have to buy upfront or keep inventory.
At the time I also began to look into what some experts thought about the industry. And what I found out absolutely amazed me. It has been said by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki that network marketing is an "industry for people who want to change, and get the necessary skills and attitude training to be successful!"
They have also said that "one of the beauties of a network marketing business is that it will invest in you. There are many benefits the network marketing industry offers those who want more from their lives." I knew that I wanted more and I believed I deserved it. So then I asked myself could I offer this gift to other people? Of course I could, as long as they are ready to create wealth and abundance for themselves.
Every time you turn on the TV or read the papers/magazines today you will find people talking of the movie "The Secret." Practically everyone wants more and now they are realizing they can have it.
Oprah herself has even said on her show that the information offered in this personal development/ empowerment movie is "the secret to creating the life you really want...this is life changing!" In truth, this business had the best of both worlds, the ability to have financial abundance and personal success. Where else could you find that?
When I found this opportunity I made a choice to get started and it is something that I will never regret. For me the decision was easy. I no longer wanted to work long weeks and be completely exhausted only to keep putting money into someone else's pocket. It was time to take control, not only of my finances but of my life. This is truly a business that I am proud to be a part of and continue to grow my future with!
I have had the ability to grow and learn with Top Entrepreneurs in the Network Marketing industry and learn from elite Internet Marketers. I have developed myself into a multiple 6 figure income earner and I came from a background that had no marketing, sales or business experience. This goes to show anyone that "whether you think you can or you think you can't... you are right."
So why not think you can and align yourself with people, a company and the environment that will support you in making it happen?
You can create anything in your life that you want. But the question is...what do you want?
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