Is Business Supposed To Be This Much Fun?!
This past week has been a blast! And the truth is, I never had so much fun doing business before!
I guess that’s what happens when you get involved in a wildly successful venture. If it’s new and growing like wildfire, well, hold on to your hat and hitch a ride!
Maybe you’ve been hearing about the Empower Network? That’s what’s got me excited.
Just in case you’ve not heard of it, or if you have but haven’t looked into it in detail yet, let me give you a bit of information.
Just what is the Empower Network?
In the words of David Wood, one of the co-founders, “…the Empower Network isn’t designed to be a Network Marketing business, and it’s not designed to replace anyone’s core business – it’s designed to give you the ability to leverage [co-founder] Dave Sharpe’s lead conversion and email skill, and my content, traffic and sales ability – and give you a process that converts – regardless of whether you understand the sales psychology in action or not.”
He goes on to say, “The model is superior in every way to traditional online sales processes, and has allowed a startling number of people all over the world to recruit more into their primary network marketing business, and simplify their online marketing process into ONE TASK: Getting Traffic.”
Let me add, that in addition, this is a powerful income generating business. In fact, it’s safe to say that more money has been made, by more people, through the Empower Network, in an extremely short amount of time (try 14 days!) than you’ve ever seen before.
Why such rapid and dramatic success?
Naturally there are a bunch of factors that go into making something wildly successful. In the case of the Empower Network some of those factors include the large following that David Wood built up (and no doubt Dave Sharpe as well, although I’m not so familiar with him) over his years in the network marketing industry.
You need to couple that with the expertise that both of these guys bring to the table. Which of course is why they’ve been so successful!
But that’s only part of the story. Because really, there are lots of people out there with large followings.
The thing that sets the Empower Network apart is the unique business model they created.
Can they really pay out 100% commissions?
if you’re looking into a business opportunity, and it pays you 30% commissions. And you look at another one that pays you 100% commissions, which one is going to cause you to have a closer look? Silly question I know. But that’s what these guys have created… a business that pays out 100% commissions.
In addition, there is an extremely effective sales funnel that does the initial selling and up-selling for you, a product line that includes a “ready-to-roll” blogging platform and two exceptional training products. So when someone comes on board they’re getting huge value, they can start earning almost instantly and they can create residual income from the get-go.
If you’d like to read in detail David’s entire blog post about Empower Network be my guest. The blog also has a dial in number to listen to a recent call.
Or to learn more here’s a video from the two Dave’s I think you’ll enjoy.
Or feel free to visit my Empower Network blog.
Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.
Kim Thornton
780-918-3764
Where is the world headed???
Kip Herriage, CEO of Wealth Masters International with Sandra and Kim Thornton
We’re on our way to Rome after an unbelievable M3 Private Wealth Group conference in Sorrento, Italy.
The power of the information we were exposed to is hard to quantify.
What’s happening with the current global economic crisis and how does it affect each and every one of us?
The beauty and power of the information we were exposed to during 4 packed days puts each of us in a position to not only protect our assets, but to know what to do to grow and profit, regardless of the economic fall-out.
Ironically, the day after our conference ended we learned that Italy was on the verge of defaulting on their debt and that the USA had their credit rating reduced from AAA to AA+ by Standard and Poor’s.
Beyond the financial knowledge, there were several other fascinating speakers covering various topics, but all focused on exposing us to little known, and in some cases, hidden information. For example, Russ Baker, author of Family of Secrets, talked about the Bush family and the mis- and disinformation that has kept some very disturbing facts from coming to light. I recommend his website, www.whowhatwhy.com in addition to his well researched book.
One of the most important aspects of Wealth Masters International is the exposure to contrarian points of view. As WMI CEO and Co-founder Kip Herriage commonly says, don’t be one of the sheeple being lied to. Get exposed to different points of view. Understand that there are things you can to do profit during this world-wide depression. And yes, we are in the midst of a depression.
The massive transfer of wealth that is happening right now is going to hurt a lot of people and will surely wipe out the middle-class.
I’m very thankful that, because of the knowledge gained through WMI I’ve seen my portfolio grow, whereas we had been losing money before. And the potential for substantial gains over the coming years looks very positive. I know I would not have been in this position had it not been for WMI!
If you’re uncertain about what the economy is doing to you and your portfolio, if you’ve lost confidence in your financial adviser, if you just want a fresh point of view on what’s going on in the world, get in touch.
Where is Your Fairy Godmother?
I was thinking the other night about the stories we heard as children and that our children still hear today. I’m talking about classics that include Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast and others like this.
These are truly iconic stories, made the more so by the Disney treatment. But the basic premise of these stories is that some form of magic always saves the day.
The question is, are these are just harmless fairy tales, or do they have some latent and lasting effect on young viewers? Obviously this will be different for different folks. Some will simply accept that these are purely fictional tales that have absolutely no bearing on real life.
But others may carry with them a very real feeling that, at some level and at some point in life, there is real magic in the world. Because they believed in those fairy tales as children, they now believe at some unconscious level their “luck” will change and things will magically start going their way; their “fairy godmother” will come along and wave her magic wand and turn their fortunes around!
Let’s face it, emotional events we experience as young children can leave a profound and lasting impact on our lives. We can all remember various events from our past. Naturally, if there is a strong emotional component, these memories can become part of our psyche, part of our overall psychological makeup. Be they positive or negative, if an experience is accompanied by a strong emotional anchor, there is potential for that long term impact.
The stories mentioned in the first paragraph are powerful emotional experiences for children, much more so for some than for others. It makes sense that they could leave a permanent impression in the little minds that are exposed to them if that exposure is at an age where the distinction between reality and fiction is blurred. Depending on the emotional maturity of the child, that distinction may be non-existent. Very young children simply accept as reality the things they see and hear, even though we, as adults, might tell them it’s just a story.
So yes, I suspect that these stories have at least some influence on a lot of people, even though it’s at an unconscious level for most. Is this the reason that so many people live their lives in a state of wishful thinking? Can this, at least in part, explain why so many people buy lottery tickets, play VLTs, visit casinos and bet on horse and dog races?
Could this account for the huge popularity of something like “The Secret” where a lot of people took the concept at face value and seemed to believe that all you needed to do was to “think” or “wish” things into existence and somehow the “universe” would deliver it to your doorstep?
The belief that “luck” or some kind of magical force would somehow, at some point, smile on them and turn their fortunes around.
What about you?
Do you have a belief at some level that the only way you’ll realize your dreams is to be “lucky”? Have you let those childhood stories affect the way you look at life? Do you buy lottery tickets with the belief that this will be your lucky day?
My message is a simple one. If you’ve been waiting for your lucky break, if you buy lottery tickets with any more than a passing thought that you might win, if you gamble regularly looking for that “big” win, here is some harsh news: You are the only one who can make the changes in your life! You need to be in control. You need to set yourself a goal and then you need to take action every day to move yourself closer to that goal.
See the theme here? It all comes down to YOU and the action you take.
If you really want to experience changes in your life, realize you need to do things differently than what you’ve done to this point to get you where you are.
Let go of the fairy tales. No one is going to wave a magic wand to change your life overnight.
Click here if you’re ready to discover how you can significantly change your life… no magic, just you taking one step at a time to move you ever closer to your goals.
How is the Economic Crisis Affecting You?
As the world economy continues its slide, as the debt crisis worsens, as the Fed continues to create more and more currency, where does this leave you?
Quite simply, if you don’t educate yourself about the things going on, you won’t be in a position to take the right action.
Protect yourself and your family. Watch the video I posted above, then click here!.
Are you positioned to profit during the gobal economic crisis?
Do you know about the 50 trillion dollar transfer of wealth taking place right now?
Do you think the worst of the economic crisis is behind us?
Do you know how to profit during these tough economic times?
There is so much about the current global financial crisis that’s “under the radar”.
Mainstream media doesn’t give you the whole story. Nor does the government. And the FED is not there to protect you.
Massive change is underway. And if you don’t protect yourself, you will become a victim.
Fortunes will be lost in the next few years and the middle class is in danger of being wiped out.
Only a very few will profit in the coming changes. Will you be one of them?
Your best protection is knowledge. And that knowledge needs to come from credible sources you can verify.
It’s no secret that the world’s economy is in a state of upheaval unlike any that’s been seen before. We have massive government debt so large that it can never be repaid. It’s this debt that’s propping up the world’s economy. At some point, and that’s likely to be sooner than later, that bubble has to burst.
When it does we could be faced with hyper-inflation, huge tax increases, massive unemployment and a major depression.
The fallout will be swift. The type of bailout we saw for Greece cannot be repeated over and over. There simply is not enough money in the world to sustain it. Yet several more countries are teetering on the brink of economic collapse: Ireland, Spain and Portugal are all in serious economic trouble along with the rest of the European Union. And yes, that will affect everyone throughout the world. No country stands alone in this.
The experts are not telling you this. Why? Simply this: they have a vested interest in keeping you in the dark. Your ignorance about what’s coming supports their income. And of course governments fear widespread panic which would simply accelerate the problems.
I have one simple message. Arm yourself with information. Make your own decisions. Don’t believe everything the media reports.
Most importantly, learn how to profit, even in these tough times. It is possible, but only a very few know how. Even fewer are willing to share their knowledge.
What should you do, when and how do you do it?
If you are at all concerned about the economic problems our country faces, if you know that things just aren’t right, if you want to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to shelter yourself and your family, now is the time to begin your financial education. Right here, right now. Doing nothing is not an option. This is real, it’s not going away, ignoring it won’t help.
The information here may shock you:MoneyConspiracySite.com. But you must see this for yourself.
Take action. Be proactive. Your family will thank you.
How Committed Are You To Your Success In Your Home Business?
I’ve seen so many people “make a commitment” to building a business, then as the first little obstacle comes along they quit!
In other words, their so-called commitment was nothing more than idle chatter. No substance. There was nothing there.
At one time this bothered me. But I’ve come to the realization that it’s necessary to pay no attention to the words people speak. The only thing that impresses me these days is actual business building activity.
If you’re looking for success in this industry you need to have the same outlook.
But what does commitment really mean? And what does your commitment look like?
Are you thinking about starting a home based business? Are you currently in a network marketing business? If so, ask yourself a few basic questions. And be honest in your answers.
Are you willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success? Now obviously I don’t mean going outside of basic ethical standards. I’m not talking about lying, cheating, fraud, etc. What I am talking about is this. Are you willing to do the things you’re uncomfortable doing? Are you determined – and I mean really determined – to move around, under, over, and beyond the many obstacles, large and small, that will inevitably block your way?
What are some of those obstacles? Let’s look at a couple to give you an idea.
A very real obstacle you might face, one that so many have dealt with, is the negativity of those around you. You’ll likely hear lots of negative comments, your friends will advise you not to get involved, prospects will tell you it doesn’t work, maybe even your spouse or other family members will be unsupportive or downright negative.
How you handle this wave of negativity is a very real test of your commitment. And it’s one that many in this industry never get over.
Even if you’re mentally ready and expect it, dealing effectively with it is hugely challenging for many.
The best answer is to surround yourself with like-minded people who support you in your goals. This is an easy statement to make, but requires tremendous effort to do. But it’s critical.
And what about the time challenge?
It’s a lot easier to give up rather than push yourself to make the effort when, after working at your job all day, spending time with your family in the evening, all you really want to do is go to bed!
Like all objects, we humans tend to search for the path of least resistance. And quitting when faced with exhaustion at the end of a long day is that path. That becomes a true test of your commitment: is it strong enough to get you past those obstacles.
When you’re at an event and you see the top leaders in your company on the stage, we tend to think they had it easy and that they were always successful. When someone excels at a task they tend to make it look effortless!
Deep down you know they went through many tough times, they faced all kinds of obstacles. The main difference between them and the rest of the crowd is this: the leaders who are being recognized made firm commitments, they work their business every day, they attend training calls and events, and they are leaders for their teams. The lesson for you? They do the things you absolutely must do to attain the same level of success.
That’s how you need to treat your business.
Success doesn’t come in one fell swoop! It’s a culmination of all of these efforts that are made on a daily basis. Some big and some little. But consistently learning, taking action, failing (yes, failing!), learning, then taking more action, that’s what leads to success.
Are you ready to make a commitment to your home based business? Check out Kim Thornton’s site.
I LOVE Mornings! Don’t You?
Are you someone who complains about mornings. Do you especially complain about Monday morning? It’s a shame, but this is such a common habit that people have in our society.
But pause for a moment and think about the alternative.
Waking up in the morning is a good thing. If the choice is between waking up or not waking, what do you prefer?
MCs (morning complainers) seem to have pretty much decided what their day is going to be like even before they’ve gotten out of bed! It seems to me that they must be pretty unhappy with their lot in life.
Let’s face it, waking up with a new day laid out before you, 24 new fresh hours ready for you to experience is really a wonderful gift.
Now I know that not every minute of every day is filled with joy and happiness. Not every waking moment is overflowing with enthusiasm. That’s just not realistic. We all have things we must do that are not on our top ten favorite list. We all need to deal with some boring activities. But… to “hate” getting up says one thing loud and clear to me. You’ve made some not so great choices in life! If the thought of doing a few unpleasant tasks colors your entire outlook on life, give yourself a shake!
Because life really is all the choices we make. We make hundreds, maybe thousands of them every day. The vast majority of our choices are small such as what shirt to wear or should I have that second cup of coffee, and a few are major such as the decision to buy a new house or to find a new job.
Our choices can involve the physical like the ones in the last paragraph. However, most choices happen between the ears. That’s what the rest of this article is about. And that brings us back to the MCs.
We all make the choice of waking up to a day full of opportunities and challenges or focusing on all the things we dread.
Here again we are dealing with choices.
Do you go to a job everyday that you despise? Ask yourself why you’re there. What were your choices that put you in that situation? And what choices do you continue to make that keep you there?
And are you choosing to be miserable and making your situation worse? What would happen if you changed your perspective and made a simple choice to enjoy your life? What would your days be like if you smiled more and tried to be helpful to those you meet?
Whether you like it and accept it or not, we all choose the outlook we have towards life. It really is sad that a lot of people choose to be victims. And yes, that is a choice people make. Maybe not consciously, but that’s the nature of being a victim. In reality most people who play the victim role won’t even recognize themselves as such.
Now I’m not saying that you choose to be a victim, it’s just an example. What I am going to do though, is challenge you to take a serious look at your perspective on life.
If you fall short, in other words if you don’t view life as a great and wonderful adventure that you anticipate with enthusiasm every day, I challenge you to make some new choices. Do you need to find some new opportunities to go after or do you simply need to start seeing life in a new light?
The choice is yours!
Are you ready to change the direction of your life? Are you looking for more for you and your family? Check out the FireYourBossAdvisor.com. It might be the best choice you’ve made for a long time!
Take Massive Action: What Does This Really Mean?
If you’ve been in the network marketing business for even a short while, you have undoubtedly heard the term “take massive action” multiple times. It is one of those phrases that gets used so much that I really think the meaning is diluted.
I’m certainly not disputing the necessity for massive action, but I think the term needs to be examined. The reality is that to be successful in this business you must work diligently and consistently toward your goals. And yes, you can call this massive action.
But just for a moment I want to break it down and see what this ubiquitous phrase means.
Let’s take James as an example. He’s just joined a network marketing company becoming a distributor for the first time. So, unlike many in this business who have been involved in one way or another before, our friend James is brand new.
If you think back to when you first joined your opportunity, you can imagine his level of excitement. Everything is fresh in his mind, he’s thinking of all the possibilities and all the people he wants to share the opportunity with.
So what will it take for James to be successful?
Well, massive action for one thing! But what does that really mean?
Let’s step back and try to understand what really happens when someone joins a network marketing business.
For most people it is their first foray into the world of business, entrepreneurship, or self-employment.
Most of us come into this industry having worked for someone else in a traditional job. And for many, the transisiton to doing something that takes initiative, drive and self-motivation is the first major challenge.
Once that initial excitement wears off, as some of the inevitable challenges surface, the first true test of being an entrepreneur is faced.
What I’m assuming here is that James has set some very ambitious goals. He wants to be among the top earners in his organization. He wants to build a significant organization in a relatively quickly.
This is where true massive action comes into play.
It comes down to a major shift in his thinking, his daily habits, and maybe even his relationships.
Every waking minute must be devoted to his new business. All of his activities, at least in the initial phases of his business growth, must be focused on the specific tasks and actions that bring results. He needs to assume the mantle of leader and live it and breathe it. Those around him need to see these changes and recognize that yes, James is serious about his business.
His entire demeanor needs to become that leader so that people want to follow him. That new persona needs to be evident in-person and online.
And as his business begins to grow he needs to continue to grow personally.
James needs to schedule specific business-building time into each and every day. Time for prospecting, following up, marketing, mentoring his team, attending live events.
That’s what massive action really means.
So when you hear that term tossed about, think about what you’ve read here. It’s not about phoning one or two more prospects, it’s about finding a way to phone dozens. It’s not about trying a few online lead generation methods, it’s about becoming a master at one, then moving on to master another.
That’s what massive action really means.
So the next time you hear someone say massive action, think about this article.
To be successful you must match your actions to the size of your goals.
What do you want to achieve? Are you ready to match the size of your action with the size of your goals?
Only you can decide.
If you’re looking to lay the foundation of your massive action plan to propel you to your goals, Mike Dillards Magnetic Sponsoring program is a must. It’s a classic in this industry. Nobody in network marketing should be without it!
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