In marketing ourselves, our products, as well as our opportunities, it is sometimes difficult to get the word out a quickly as we would like. Social Media has certainly enabled many of us to get our names out into the public eye and if we provide real input and great content, people will notice and be attracted to us. It is simply a relatively slow process.  I am proud to be a team member with the Chews 4 Health company. Chews 4 Health ceratinly understands the power of branding! The have developed a unique marketing concept called “National Co-op Marketing” or NCM. While it is true a true network marketing company, the NCM concept allows the company to speed up the branding process. As a member of the co-op you can share in the increased sales of product while helping to grow the entire “network” of distributors. This benefits all team members. Even the ones that choose not to participate in the co-op benefit by the name recognition that happens.

Chews 4 Health started advertising on national radio, then direct mail to chiropractors, and yesterday had a segment on “The Balancing Act” (Lifetime TV) In July, there will be a 2 page ad in “Women’s Day” Magazine. Imagine how much easier it is to prospect for customers and team members when they have seen or heard about your product on radio, television, and magazines! 

Thanks to the NCM, Chews 4 Health, and especially Dr. Friedman for helping all team members to be more successful!

Chews to have a great day!

Michael

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I am just getting into video a little and wanted to also check out the Blogi360 video player. Seems to be very easy to get videos posted on my site without having to include a “youtube” player on my blog. Great news for keeping traffic on MY page instead of sending back somewhere else! Hope you enjoy this short video of Chews4Health with 16 all natural ingredients from land and sea in a wonderful tasting chewable!

This Blogi360 New Media Pro is a snap! Get your own video on your site with just a few mouse clicks. Wonderful way to save time. It will also post your videos on other video sites automatically when you post a video on YOUR blog. Another dramatic time savings. How can you NOT have Blogi360 !
Michael

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As marketers, we sometimes just simply forget the basics! Not long ago, while visiting a new local business, the manager asked me to put some of their flyers in our business. I am sure that the first time they asked this question, it may have been quite difficult, however, this young lady had apparently asked the question many times before and was quite good at it. What impressed me more than anything else was the preface to the question. It was simply, “If I don’t ask, the answer is always no”. They must have successfully placed them in many places because now, they have a thriving business.

On a recent trip to Disney World, my stepdaughter, wanted something from one of the candy stores. After making our selections, I noticed that she was intently watching one of the ladies behind the counter make chocolate covered strawberries. Wow, did they look delicious. We were however, in quite a hurry to leave. I would have liked to buy some of those strawberries, but simply did not want to take the time to locate them in the store, take them to the counter and wait in line again to purchase them. Katelyn however, simply asked the clerk behind the counter “Do you have any free samples?” Then, she simply waited. Initially, the clerks response was negative, but after a few moments of waiting, she simply slid a chocolate covered strawberry across the counter into the waiting hands of a young teenager that was bold enough to “ask”. A couple of great lessons here.

First, she asked. How many times have you been in a situation where you thought someone around you might be a good candidate for your business opportunity, or really needed a nutritional product that your company has, and thought, “oh, they won’t be interested” or “this is not the right time, I’ll call them later”.  “Ask and you will receive”. We are commanded to take action before getting results. “Knock, and the door will be opened.” The saying is not, think about asking and you will receive, or the door will open before you knock! Don’t forget to ASK!

Second, she waited. If we had rushed out of the store, guess what, NO strawberry! No results because we were in too much of a hurry. When you do get to the point of asking, you have to wait for the answer. Do not rush your prospects or customers. In this world of instant gratification, no one wants to wait anymore. Many times, we need to give our prospects and customers time to process the information that we have given them. Give them the chance to say “yes”.

Don’t forget to ask! because “If you don’t ask, the answer is always no!”

Thanks for your time!

Michael

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With the current economic situation here in the US, it seems like an appropriate time to help as many people as we can to be able to build an online business.  In order to help everyone, we have to have a way to generate leads as quickly as possible and as inexpensively as we can.

The big question is, if you have an extremely limited budget, how can you build an online business? The old saying “it takes money to make money” is somewhat true.  So, especially in these tough economic times how can we maximize the effectiveness of our expenditure? Fortunately, there are lots of success stories out there.

Russell Brunson of dotcomsecrets.com tells his story of turning $20 into a multi-million dollar enterprise in just a few years. Russell recently started a contest whereby he is teaching contestants how he accomplished this feat by giving a free course. If you have not signed up, you can do so by clicking here. He is even helping your earn your first dollar online by giving you a dollar for everyone you refer to the sight (up to $100,000). As a relatively newcomer to the online business world, I can tell you that what he teaches makes a lot of sense and put into action will work. Part of the success in this contest is that you have to complete homework assignments. This forces you to actually DO something instead of thinking about it. I have been amazed at the progress I have made in just a few weeks. It’s not too late to get started so give it a try!

Mike Dillard is another successful online marketer. I have purchased some of his stuff and it is really top notch also. One of Mike’s products is even called “Building on a budget“. This course is full of ideas on how to generate traffic and sales in whatever business that you have. Mike has included a set of 5 videos you can get for free just by clicking on the link. “Building on a budget” can get you started on the right track by showing you the ropes on what to spend your money on and what to avoid. Excellent information (and it’s inexpensive). At least why not get the free videos, the information is priceless.

If, like me, you have a network marketing business, definitely try out Betternetworker. This site has a HUGE number of articles and online helpful hints to help you build your business. There are tons of people that will help answer your questions. Spam is not allowed there so don’t let “Karl the Cop” catch you trying that.  Betternetworker is a place to meet others and network with them in a noncompetitive place. It’s kind of like the Facebook of networker marketers. You can network there just as you can on Facebook or MySpace. Social Marketing for the networker.

So, is it possible to build an online business for nothing? absolutely not. At the very least you must have internet access and a computer. Beyond that, it is possible to get the training you need inexpensively or free. It’s also possible, if you know where to go and what to do, to generate traffic to your website and or blog. We don’t have to have all the bells and whistles and a huge budget to get a huge website up. It’s a lot of work and there is a learning curve, but the internet is making it possible to make a substantial income online while starting out on a shoestring.

It’s the American Dream – Rekindled! Anyone, with the determination to learn and do (this is the key) can be successful online!

Please leave me some comments! (Trackbacks and pings are appreciated also!)

Michael

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After taking several years off from the MLM or Network Marketing industry, I’ve recently found a product that I love and decided to re-enter this nebulous industry. This time with a renewed interest in building a group primarily online.  There is a learning curve, which takes a little time to climb, but the rewards are definitely worth the effort!

One of my previous posts identifies how marketing online and offline are similar.  The methods are different but the rules are basically the same.  Since, you can’t completely ignore your local market, I thought I’d pass along a saying I heard a long time ago. “The pain of regret is worse than the fear of failure.” I’m not exactly sure that is a quote, but the message is definitely there.

Several years ago, I let a “friend” talk me out of pursuing an opportunity that I really liked. Well, several months later this same “friend” recruited me into the same opportunity that they talked me out of earlier. Because of the marketing plan in that company, my decision to be recruited by him instead of recruiting him cost me a rather large fortune.  Now, I want to make sure you know that I am not angry about that situation, but I’ve tried to learn from it.

Just tonight, I listened in on a conference call from one of my up-line partners and one of the presenters is (was) on my list. In fact, his business rents a building from my company. I just haven’t gotten around to talk with him yet. Again, not angry, but it makes you want to give yourself a swift kick for not being as active as you know you should.

Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to this business, always remember this, “the pain of regret is worse than the fear of failure.” Don’t regret that you didn’t make that call. Don’t regret that you forgot to send that e-mail or write that blog post. Don’t regret that you let that big opportunity pass you by. Take your fear of rejection and toss it out. Take action instead of sitting on the sidelines. Whether you earn one dollar or a million, at least you will not have to face the “pain of regret” by not taking ACTION!

Michael

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