Yes, we have all heard the horror stories of my best friend’s brother who had a cousin who knew somebody in one of those things that had a garage filled with stuff that they were stuck with. When they sold their house they even left them all there so that the people who bought that house would have to deal with it. I know that I myself, Suzanne Lavigne, have heard these stories or similar over time. But is there any truth to any of those urban type legends. I am sure that we all know of someone who has been in one network marketing business or another over a period of time but are they all created equal and is it the company that failed them or did they fail themselves?
There are many different companies that choose to market their products through the network marketing business model. These days it can be referred to as Multi Level Marketing, Network Marketing, Direct Marketing or even Relationship Marketing. There are reasons why companies choose to market this way.
1. Their product does not get put into stores where it will be lost among thousands of other products that may or may not be similar in nature. Taking up space and increasing overhead costs which are usually passed onto the consumer, that’s you
2. Word of mouth is the fastest way to get something on the market. If you like something then you will tell others, who tell others, who tell others etc. Also word of mouth keeps advertising costs down and that results in lower product costs to the consumer
So why does the average person decide to join an MLM company? There are many reasons including time leverage, residual income and tax benefits. Network marketing is one of the few businesses that do not require employees but you can leverage your time by building a network of people. The network that you have built and helped those people to become successful generates a residual income for you. This income will keep working for you long after you stop working. This is not like your regular nine to five job. When you stop working so does your income. The last reason is the tax savings. The average network marketing home business can result in a tax savings of $3000.00 - $9000.00 per year!
The sad truth is many people give up on their business, give up on their dreams and go back to their jobs thinking that their home based business was a nightmare and the system just does not work. The real truth is that many people give up just before the scale tipped in their favour and if they had stayed with it just a little longer the rewards would have been far greater then they ever would have imagined.
I am involved with a group of 25 ordinary people that do not know each other and have nothing to gain by the success of anyone else on the team. Our group is called 180 days to greatness and we have a coach, Nadira Haniff, who gives us daily tasks to complete and we also have daily, weekly and monthly goals. Join us on our social site where you can make comments, add to discussions, cheer us on and follow us on our journey to the finish line. Learn from our business experiences. Subscribe to our FREE EZINE and get tactics and secrets in business. Priceless, industry guarded information!
So you decide if you would like to jump in and start on the road of building your dream or you want to walk away and not put yourself to the real test of entrepreneurship. This could very well be your time. Take a look here: www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne has a successful home based business and is a successful network marketer. She enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
SHOW ME THE MONEY! - Networking a brilliant solution
I was talking to a friend the other day about this BIG, new promotion she had received at work. She was telling me about her new office, her assistant, her new title, and all the new things that were being placed at her disposal, but never once did she say anything about the MONEY. So I asked her, “So, Terri exactly how much money are they paying you to take on this responsibility”? With a startled look, she told me that it would only amount to a couple thousand dollars a year. I absolutely LOST it!! “You have got to be kidding”, I said. “You are selling out for a few hundred dollars a month!” I couldn’t believe that my best friend, the person who had told me no so many times when I asked her to come into business with me, was settling for so little. I couldn’t contain myself.
As we finished our meal, I reached into my bag and pulled out a small booklet. “Terri” I said. “We have been over this many times, and every time you have told me no. If you aren’t interested this time, we will leave it at that. But I care about you too much to let you continue going down this path”.
She sat there silently as I explained about my home based business. I told her about the new product launch of the cleanest greenest skin nutrition on the planet. I told her of how in the previous 5 years our company had done a Billion dollars in sales with only ONE product. Then I showed her, how by working smart once, we are able to generate thousands of dollars in additional income weekly and monthly; not yearly as she does.
“You see Terri”, I said. “By helping someone else achieve their financial goals, you can achieve your own. It’s really quite simple. Let’s say you find 5 business partners. You will receive a check from the company for $300 each; that’s $1,500. Now here’s the really cool part. When they get their 5 business partners, you get another $150 each. So let’s see, that’s 5 who get 5.” Terri nodded. She finally got it! And it’s called leveraging in business. Corporations leverage employees to bring in bigger profits, the unfortunate part is employees, get stuck on fixed income, while cost of living rises and job security is on shaky ground. Who’s in trouble? It’s always the employee!
As we completed her application Terri said, “You know, I would have joined you years ago if you would have just SHOWN ME THE MONEY!”
Let us show you the money, the camaraderie and the mission of winning in business and life. http://www.180daystogreatness.com/ is a site that shows 25 ordinary people who have come together with one common goal. With Nadira Haniff as our coach, who pushes us to our limits we will succeed. You can too!
Suzanne Lavigne has a successful home based business and is a successful network marketer. She enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
As we finished our meal, I reached into my bag and pulled out a small booklet. “Terri” I said. “We have been over this many times, and every time you have told me no. If you aren’t interested this time, we will leave it at that. But I care about you too much to let you continue going down this path”.
She sat there silently as I explained about my home based business. I told her about the new product launch of the cleanest greenest skin nutrition on the planet. I told her of how in the previous 5 years our company had done a Billion dollars in sales with only ONE product. Then I showed her, how by working smart once, we are able to generate thousands of dollars in additional income weekly and monthly; not yearly as she does.
“You see Terri”, I said. “By helping someone else achieve their financial goals, you can achieve your own. It’s really quite simple. Let’s say you find 5 business partners. You will receive a check from the company for $300 each; that’s $1,500. Now here’s the really cool part. When they get their 5 business partners, you get another $150 each. So let’s see, that’s 5 who get 5.” Terri nodded. She finally got it! And it’s called leveraging in business. Corporations leverage employees to bring in bigger profits, the unfortunate part is employees, get stuck on fixed income, while cost of living rises and job security is on shaky ground. Who’s in trouble? It’s always the employee!
As we completed her application Terri said, “You know, I would have joined you years ago if you would have just SHOWN ME THE MONEY!”
Let us show you the money, the camaraderie and the mission of winning in business and life. http://www.180daystogreatness.com/ is a site that shows 25 ordinary people who have come together with one common goal. With Nadira Haniff as our coach, who pushes us to our limits we will succeed. You can too!
Suzanne Lavigne has a successful home based business and is a successful network marketer. She enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Monday, October 6, 2008
180 Days to Greatness – A Marketing Experiment – My Personal Journey October 5, 2008
Hi everyone, this is Suzanne Lavigne. Well, week one is over and what a week it has been. There is no such thing as a learning curve with this marketing experiment. It is a vertical climb straight up and there is no room to fail and fall or you will get left behind.
Nadira Haniff, our coach, states that this is a boot camp of sorts and we will see who will make and who will break. The winners may be battered and bruised by the time we cross the line at the end of the 180 days but we will have succeeded in business and stretched ourselves to go way beyond our limits. She is pushing us to see exactly what we are capable of doing and not all of us will be there in the end. She first stated when we applied that this was not for the faint of heart but for the thick skinned and we will find out just how thick our skin will have to be or how thick a skin we would have to grow!
Join us on our social site to see how many of us will make it to the end. You can make comments, add to discussion, cheer us on and follow us on our journey to the finish line. Learn from our business experiences. Subscribe to our FREE EZINE and get tactics and secrets in business. Priceless, industry guarded information! Follow the link www.180daystogreatness.com
Will all the sleepless nights, running around, cramming and panicking be worth it in the end? I think it will, so does my family and so does this team. We all must remember to keep our eye on the prize and do not deviate from the path. Together we will achieve greatness. Of this I am confident. For the first time in my business, I feel that the path is clear, that my thought process is congruent with my goals and I know this program will build character and stamina that will allow me to go on to even greater heights. I’ll see you here www.180daystogreatnesss.com
I will see you all at the top, the very top, the tip top!!
Suzanne has a successful home based business and is a successful network marketer. She enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Nadira Haniff, our coach, states that this is a boot camp of sorts and we will see who will make and who will break. The winners may be battered and bruised by the time we cross the line at the end of the 180 days but we will have succeeded in business and stretched ourselves to go way beyond our limits. She is pushing us to see exactly what we are capable of doing and not all of us will be there in the end. She first stated when we applied that this was not for the faint of heart but for the thick skinned and we will find out just how thick our skin will have to be or how thick a skin we would have to grow!
Join us on our social site to see how many of us will make it to the end. You can make comments, add to discussion, cheer us on and follow us on our journey to the finish line. Learn from our business experiences. Subscribe to our FREE EZINE and get tactics and secrets in business. Priceless, industry guarded information! Follow the link www.180daystogreatness.com
Will all the sleepless nights, running around, cramming and panicking be worth it in the end? I think it will, so does my family and so does this team. We all must remember to keep our eye on the prize and do not deviate from the path. Together we will achieve greatness. Of this I am confident. For the first time in my business, I feel that the path is clear, that my thought process is congruent with my goals and I know this program will build character and stamina that will allow me to go on to even greater heights. I’ll see you here www.180daystogreatnesss.com
I will see you all at the top, the very top, the tip top!!
Suzanne has a successful home based business and is a successful network marketer. She enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
LET THE DREAMS BEGIN – You deserve to win in life
Money. do you have it? Do you need it? If you do need it, what do you need it for? How much do you need? Moreover, what would you be willing to do to get it?
I do believe that dreaming - backed up with total belief that you can and will achieve your dream - works.
However, dreaming alone will not fulfill your dreams. Just like setting goals, you need to be specific when dreaming. For example, if your dream is to have a fancy car, don't go window shopping at the Kia dealership, go to a Jaguar or Mercedes dealership then put together a plan to acquire the money to purchase that car.
I do NOT believe that money can buy you happiness; but money CAN afford you all the other things that you may want in this life. And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with driving a Mercedes or living in a big house, is there?
What do you want out of life? A bigger home? A fancier car? To send your children to better schools? Freedom so you can spend more time with your family? To retire early?
Let's get specific. Let's say your dream is to own a new Mercedes. Well, as we know, a Mercedes can cost as little as $40,000 and as much as $80,000 dollars, AND MORE. So, for this example, let's assume the Mercedes of your dream would cost you $40,000.
If you were to finance this car, your monthly payments would run around $700 - $800 per month for the next 5-6 years.
Now, let's assume that between you and your spouse (if you are married) you bring home $2,000 a month, after taxes. It wouldn't make much sense to spend half of that on a vehicle, so let's look at what it would take to earn that extra money: You could take on an extra job and work an extra 4 hours a day (5 days a week). If you earn $10.00 per hour, after taxes, that would be an extra $160.00 per week and would just about take care of your Mercedes payment. Would it be worth it? Well, you would have your Mercedes, however, you would now be working most of the time for the next 5 years. In my opinion, having to work a second job just to pay for a fancy car, pretty much takes the fun out of owning it.
Now, let's look at what it would take to earn the money for your new Mercedes instead of working an extra job leveraging other people's time. Let's say you start a home business and you get 2 new members in the next week, and follow the plan for Perfect Duplication (ie: 2 new members sign up 2 new members who can and will get 2 new members) and each person makes their 2 members within a week (they also get 2 more members who can and will get 2 members). Within 16 weeks, you could not only buy that new Mercedes, you could also buy your spouse a Kia Sorento*!
So, now let's compare the two different methods of earning the extra money:
1.) You work an extra job which will require approximately 6,000 hours of work, or
2.) You choose networking. You made 2 sales and then that was it.
So, 5 years of working 4 hours a day, 5 days a week or sign up 2 members who can and will sign up 2 members.
It's the power of leveraging people's time. It's the power of networking. Learn more about networking, camaraderie, teamwork and winning in business at www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
I do believe that dreaming - backed up with total belief that you can and will achieve your dream - works.
However, dreaming alone will not fulfill your dreams. Just like setting goals, you need to be specific when dreaming. For example, if your dream is to have a fancy car, don't go window shopping at the Kia dealership, go to a Jaguar or Mercedes dealership then put together a plan to acquire the money to purchase that car.
I do NOT believe that money can buy you happiness; but money CAN afford you all the other things that you may want in this life. And, there is absolutely nothing wrong with driving a Mercedes or living in a big house, is there?
What do you want out of life? A bigger home? A fancier car? To send your children to better schools? Freedom so you can spend more time with your family? To retire early?
Let's get specific. Let's say your dream is to own a new Mercedes. Well, as we know, a Mercedes can cost as little as $40,000 and as much as $80,000 dollars, AND MORE. So, for this example, let's assume the Mercedes of your dream would cost you $40,000.
If you were to finance this car, your monthly payments would run around $700 - $800 per month for the next 5-6 years.
Now, let's assume that between you and your spouse (if you are married) you bring home $2,000 a month, after taxes. It wouldn't make much sense to spend half of that on a vehicle, so let's look at what it would take to earn that extra money: You could take on an extra job and work an extra 4 hours a day (5 days a week). If you earn $10.00 per hour, after taxes, that would be an extra $160.00 per week and would just about take care of your Mercedes payment. Would it be worth it? Well, you would have your Mercedes, however, you would now be working most of the time for the next 5 years. In my opinion, having to work a second job just to pay for a fancy car, pretty much takes the fun out of owning it.
Now, let's look at what it would take to earn the money for your new Mercedes instead of working an extra job leveraging other people's time. Let's say you start a home business and you get 2 new members in the next week, and follow the plan for Perfect Duplication (ie: 2 new members sign up 2 new members who can and will get 2 new members) and each person makes their 2 members within a week (they also get 2 more members who can and will get 2 members). Within 16 weeks, you could not only buy that new Mercedes, you could also buy your spouse a Kia Sorento*!
So, now let's compare the two different methods of earning the extra money:
1.) You work an extra job which will require approximately 6,000 hours of work, or
2.) You choose networking. You made 2 sales and then that was it.
So, 5 years of working 4 hours a day, 5 days a week or sign up 2 members who can and will sign up 2 members.
It's the power of leveraging people's time. It's the power of networking. Learn more about networking, camaraderie, teamwork and winning in business at www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
MultiLevel Marketing Explained
What is multilevel marketing?
MLM companies set up the end user as the distributor of the products and give them the ability to both sell the product/service of the company and recruit and train new distributors to do the same thing. The reward for doing so is a commission from the sales generated by the distributor and the sales of the recruited distributors in his/her sales organization, or downline.
This system is very attractive because it offers wealth and independence for a relatively small up-front cost. And this allows more people to be able to participate and get their entrepreneurial juices flowing.
You will want to be sure to choose the right company. Companies that are debt free and that have been successful in using the MLM structure as their business model for a considerable period are good candidates to consider. Being part of a reputable company ensures your profits and potential losses are kept at minimal risk. Also watch for a company that has strong management and a solid branded product.
Distinguished economist and bestselling author Paul Zane Pilzer predicts 10 million new millionaires will be created in the United States between 2006 and 2016. This is more than double the previous ten years. How would you like to be a part of that? This is the business structure and model that is most likely to produce the majority of those millionaires in the upcoming years. We are entering a new era of network marketing and there is a lot of great predictions for the future.
MLM businesses operate in the United States in all 50 states and in more than 100 other countries, and new businesses may use terms like "affiliate marketing" or "home-based business franchising". However, many pyramid schemes try to present themselves as legitimate MLM businesses. You will need to choose wisely. Especially today with the ease of advertising and the facelessness of marketing on the internet, one needs to be able to evaluate companies well and do some due diligence before you commit.
We currently have a team of entrepreneurs who are pushing themselves to take their business to new heights and to earn considerable profits in the next 180 days. Take a look at what we are doing here, I am sure you will be able to use some of the information to hone your own marketing and business skills. Come visit us at www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
MLM companies set up the end user as the distributor of the products and give them the ability to both sell the product/service of the company and recruit and train new distributors to do the same thing. The reward for doing so is a commission from the sales generated by the distributor and the sales of the recruited distributors in his/her sales organization, or downline.
This system is very attractive because it offers wealth and independence for a relatively small up-front cost. And this allows more people to be able to participate and get their entrepreneurial juices flowing.
You will want to be sure to choose the right company. Companies that are debt free and that have been successful in using the MLM structure as their business model for a considerable period are good candidates to consider. Being part of a reputable company ensures your profits and potential losses are kept at minimal risk. Also watch for a company that has strong management and a solid branded product.
Distinguished economist and bestselling author Paul Zane Pilzer predicts 10 million new millionaires will be created in the United States between 2006 and 2016. This is more than double the previous ten years. How would you like to be a part of that? This is the business structure and model that is most likely to produce the majority of those millionaires in the upcoming years. We are entering a new era of network marketing and there is a lot of great predictions for the future.
MLM businesses operate in the United States in all 50 states and in more than 100 other countries, and new businesses may use terms like "affiliate marketing" or "home-based business franchising". However, many pyramid schemes try to present themselves as legitimate MLM businesses. You will need to choose wisely. Especially today with the ease of advertising and the facelessness of marketing on the internet, one needs to be able to evaluate companies well and do some due diligence before you commit.
We currently have a team of entrepreneurs who are pushing themselves to take their business to new heights and to earn considerable profits in the next 180 days. Take a look at what we are doing here, I am sure you will be able to use some of the information to hone your own marketing and business skills. Come visit us at www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Image of Network Marketing
I’ve noticed lately that when I talk to people about my business opportunity I am getting a much more favorable response. People are asking more questions and looking for more information. People are genuinely interested in earning more income and are exploring the possibility of network marketing.
I think that the leaders in the MLM industry have started to turn our image around. I use the word image because that’s exactly what it is. This industry was branded with an unfavorable reputation almost 6 decades ago and for the most part, our image was tainted.
That’s changing and it’s changing in a very positive way. Gone are the days where people and most importantly your family and friends, would turn and run the second you open your mouth about your business. Today with our weak economy more and more families are looking to earn an extra $500 - $1000 per month. Network marketing for many reasons is the perfect solution.
This industry has created millionaires around the globe and continues to do so every day of the year. Statistics are clear and show us that 50% of the American population will be involved in some form of home based business opportunity by 2010. These numbers are staggering and show the trend of more people wanting to use their entrepreneurial skills!
But the secret and the key here is to choose the right company, the right comp plan, the right product and the right leaders. I f you join a company that is sub-standard in any of these areas you may be on a direct route to failure. A lot of time wasted and a frustration which lasts for months or even years.
So take your financial future seriously and know that there are genuine leaders willing to lend their expertise and experience to help you win in business. Take a look at what a group of like-minded individuals under the guidance of a “A Call To Greatness” Business Coach has undertaken to do… an incredible journey of hope, opportunity and laying it all on the line to help pave the way for others to follow…. http://www.180daystogreatness.com/
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
I think that the leaders in the MLM industry have started to turn our image around. I use the word image because that’s exactly what it is. This industry was branded with an unfavorable reputation almost 6 decades ago and for the most part, our image was tainted.
That’s changing and it’s changing in a very positive way. Gone are the days where people and most importantly your family and friends, would turn and run the second you open your mouth about your business. Today with our weak economy more and more families are looking to earn an extra $500 - $1000 per month. Network marketing for many reasons is the perfect solution.
This industry has created millionaires around the globe and continues to do so every day of the year. Statistics are clear and show us that 50% of the American population will be involved in some form of home based business opportunity by 2010. These numbers are staggering and show the trend of more people wanting to use their entrepreneurial skills!
But the secret and the key here is to choose the right company, the right comp plan, the right product and the right leaders. I f you join a company that is sub-standard in any of these areas you may be on a direct route to failure. A lot of time wasted and a frustration which lasts for months or even years.
So take your financial future seriously and know that there are genuine leaders willing to lend their expertise and experience to help you win in business. Take a look at what a group of like-minded individuals under the guidance of a “A Call To Greatness” Business Coach has undertaken to do… an incredible journey of hope, opportunity and laying it all on the line to help pave the way for others to follow…. http://www.180daystogreatness.com/
Suzanne has a successful home based business and enjoys helping others become successful to live the life of their dreams.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Is Network Marketing Right for You?
A new home-based business is started in the United States every 11 seconds. The home-business boom is the next big trend, and network marketing is one of the hottest home businesses available. It not only offers low start-up investment but also low monthly overhead. Entrepreneurs can start part-time, while still employed, and build the business to replace their current job income. Age, gender and race aren't barriers in network marketing; in fact, well over half of the success stories are women.
There is no perfect personality for network marketing. There's a common myth that network marketing is all about selling, so therefore many people who don't see themselves as "salespeople" shy away from it. Most of the people who are a success in network marketing aren't sales people at all. Success requires a business owner to build a large network of people and the Internet now enables people of all ages to build national and international businesses from the comfort of their home.
Within a few months to a few years people are able to build large organizations. Gone are the days of bugging your friends and family and in fact, your success will have your friends and family bugging you, wanting to know how they can make the money you are making.
Some of the biggest reasons people are flocking to network marketing are time leverage, residual income, and tax benefits. Network marketing is one of the few businesses that doesn't require employees, yet enables the owner to leverage his or her time by building a network of independent businesspeople. This network generates a residual income for the owner. Unlike the income earned at a job, which stops when the work stops, residual income continues on long after the work is completed.
This income will secure people’s financial future and provide more free time to truly enjoy life. The best part is that anyone can do it. Even more exciting are the tax benefits of network marketing. Tax expert Sandy Botkin says that a network marketing home business can result in tax savings of $3,000 to $9,000 per year.
Take a look at the fun things a Mastermind group of 25 people are doing to take network marketing to a new level and to renew confidence and belief in people that they too can achieve incredible heights in their financial and personal life. A solid company, strong brand and robust marketing plan make all the difference. See what we are up to here:
www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne Lavigne has a successful home-based business and she enjoys helping others to become successful so that they can live the life that they choose.
There is no perfect personality for network marketing. There's a common myth that network marketing is all about selling, so therefore many people who don't see themselves as "salespeople" shy away from it. Most of the people who are a success in network marketing aren't sales people at all. Success requires a business owner to build a large network of people and the Internet now enables people of all ages to build national and international businesses from the comfort of their home.
Within a few months to a few years people are able to build large organizations. Gone are the days of bugging your friends and family and in fact, your success will have your friends and family bugging you, wanting to know how they can make the money you are making.
Some of the biggest reasons people are flocking to network marketing are time leverage, residual income, and tax benefits. Network marketing is one of the few businesses that doesn't require employees, yet enables the owner to leverage his or her time by building a network of independent businesspeople. This network generates a residual income for the owner. Unlike the income earned at a job, which stops when the work stops, residual income continues on long after the work is completed.
This income will secure people’s financial future and provide more free time to truly enjoy life. The best part is that anyone can do it. Even more exciting are the tax benefits of network marketing. Tax expert Sandy Botkin says that a network marketing home business can result in tax savings of $3,000 to $9,000 per year.
Take a look at the fun things a Mastermind group of 25 people are doing to take network marketing to a new level and to renew confidence and belief in people that they too can achieve incredible heights in their financial and personal life. A solid company, strong brand and robust marketing plan make all the difference. See what we are up to here:
www.180daystogreatness.com
Suzanne Lavigne has a successful home-based business and she enjoys helping others to become successful so that they can live the life that they choose.
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