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I want you to seriously start thinking “outside of the box.”

If you keep doing what everyone else does, you’ll keep getting what everyone else has. Someone famous once said…”Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity!”

Several years ago, one of my mentors taught me these two VERY powerful words…What If. I want you to remember those two words everytime you get depressed or frustrated about your MLM business…or your life.

Think positive. Be optimistic. Be open-minded. Learn to trust and have faith in other people.

* What if Network Marketing really is the BEST business in the world?!

* What if you could be rich…have MORE MONEY than you ever dreamed possible?!

* What if you could actually create a REAL RESIDUAL INCOME…you do the work once and get paid over and over again, like a movie star or a famous singer?!

* What if you could buy your dream house…more than one dreamhouse?!

* What if you could buy your dream car…several of your dream cars?!

* What if you could take some REALLY nice vacations every year?!

* What if you could pay off ALL your credit cards, All your bills and be TOTALLY out of debt?!

* What if you NEVER had to worry about medical bills again…or the medical bills of your loved ones?!

* What if you could donate money every year to your favorite church and charities…and donate some of your time too?!

* What if you could help out/buy things for some of your family members…like your parents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, cousins etc.?!

* What if you could help out/buy things for some of your close friends…people you care about?!

I know you get the idea. I wanted to paint a really visual picture for you. You need to know that ALL these things are possible with Network Marketing!!! So don’t quit.

But first, you have to believe in yourself. And then, you have to believe in me and all the others who tell you it CAN be done. You MUST LEARN to work with, and partner with other people if you really want to be successful! This will allow you to create a true residual income.

Think about it…What If!

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

Today I’m going to give you 6 great tips for contacting people the traditional “old school” way. I’ve always said you should build your MLM business both ways… use traditional methods and Internet Marketing methods.

 For the record, when I say “old school” or traditional methods I’m talking about contacting people in person or on the telephone. This ususally means family and friends, but it’s also acquaintances…people you’re friendly with at work, in your neighborhood, at the grocery store, the mall, the gym, a particular restaurant, at church etc.

I know most people hate selling. If you’re one of them, then you should mainly focus on Internet Marketing. But you shouldn’t TOTALLY stop contacting people in person or on the telephone. Remember, these methods do work!

There are definitely times when you SHOULD contact people about your opportunity using “old school” methods. Especially in the these tough economic times. I’m sure you know people who have been laid-off, or their company went out of business. Most people hate their jobs and could use more money.

Remember, there are only three ways you can contact people for your business- in person, on the phone, and/or on the Internet. Today I’m focusing on the first two.

Are you ready? Use these contacting tips and you’ll have MUCH LESS rejection and frustration! Also, you’ll definitely save time.
    
1.) Go after people who have been in MLM/Network Marketing before…or those who are currently in Network Marketing but unhappy with their company…or those who are totally open minded to getting started in Network Marketing.

2.) Go after people who have some type of sales experience, either currently or in the past. Maybe it was selling real estate, insurance, cars, clothes, shoes, jewelry, appliances, sporting goods, telephone sales, door to door sales etc. You want people who are comfortable selling.

3.) Go after people who are into “Personal Development”. People who like personal development/self help books, cd’s, videos, attending seminars etc.

4.) Go after happy people. People who like to smile. People who like to talk… and even better people who are good at talking to others.

5.) Go after people who are well-liked, trusted and respected by others. For example- People who come from a big family and/or have many relatives they’re close to. Also, people who have many friends, co-workers, people in their neighborhood, people from church etc. they’re close to.

6.) Go after people who you believe are TRULY SERIOUS about wanting to change their lives! Open minded people who REALLY want to make more money and have more free-time! People who have BIG DREAMS and they’re looking for the right  vehicle, or opportunity to achieve them!

With few exceptions, avoid contacting shy people, negative people, complainers, and people who aren’t into computers and the Internet.

Remember, most people are going to say “no” to your opportunity no matter how good you think it is. But, this information will help you sponsor new reps and build your downline. Give it a try.

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

If you want to succeed in MLM/Network Marketing, or ANYTHING in life, there are 3 rules I want you to always remember. They are: Study, Take Action and Don’t Quit!!! This information is especially important for beginners.

Think about it. It sounds so simple right? It’s just common sense. But why is this so hard for most people to understand… including myself up until a few years ago.

These rules apply to EVERYTHING in life, not just business. For example, learning how to play an instrument, learning how to play a sport, learning a new language, learning how to cook, learning how to do home improvements etc.

If you want to become really good at something… become an expert… become very successful, you must be willing to Study, Take Action and Don’t Quit!

RULE #1 STUDY- Seek out information and study it. I’m talking about books, online courses, cd’s, videos/dvd’s, articles, Internet research, finding mentors etc. There’s plenty of free stuff out there, but sometimes you need to spend money and invest in yourself. Either way, DO IT!

RULE #2 TAKE ACTION- This step is usually the hardest for most people, but this is the step that makes you the money!!! After you study, you MUST take action! This could mean- contacting people in person, by telephone and/or online about your business, following up with people, learning Internet Marketing techniques and then really doing them etc.

For example, learning how to write a good Craigslist ad is one thing. Actually writing it and posting it on Craigslist is taking action! Or, talking about making a Youtube video is one thing. Actually making it and posting it on Youtube is taking action. The point is, you must make people aware of your business oportunity!

RULE #3 DON’T QUIT!- This is super-important too. You must be persistent, keep going! Keep studying and taking action. Stay focused. Be patient too, success may take time. Also, never let negative people get to you. The reason almost all people fail in MLM/Network Marketing and in life is because they quit… SO DON’T QUIT!

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

Here are some simple things you can do to get repeat traffic to your website. These are tips you can use so people will want to visit your site again and again. This will help you build credibility with people…help them get to know you better.

The more people/prospects that frequent your website, the better chance you have of selling them something or getting them to join your business opportunity.

If you’re a Network Marketer, Internet Marketer, or anyone trying to drive traffic to their website, this article should interest you.  

1. Update the pages on your website frequently, at least once a month. Websites that go unchanged are dropped by some search engines. You can even put a date counter on your home page to show when it was last updated.

2. Offer additional value on your website. If you want, find other affiliates/partners and place links to their sites on your site. Ask them to do the same for you. You can  advertise their products (e-books, audios, videos etc.), if these products relate to your industry and are not in competition with you.

3. You can create a web-form and have customers "opt-in" to get discounts and special offers. Also, you can place a link on your site which invites customers to opt-in for something special. For example, a cool training video, a free report, a monthly newsletter or valuable coupons.

4. Add a link to your home page with text that says "Book Mark This Site" or "Add This Site To Your Favorites".

5. You can add a link to your site that says "Recommend This Site To A Friend." Then the visitor can email your website link, with a message saying something like "Thought you might be interested in this". When the person clicks the link, it goes to your site.

6. Brand your website so that visitors always know they are on your site. For example, use consistent colors, logos, slogans and always provide a "Contact Us" link on each page.

7. If you want, you can create a "Our Policies" page on your site. This page can clearly define your business philosophy and your methods in dealing with customers. Explain things in simple terms. Make sure all your pages are easy to understand.

8. Create a FAQ page which addresses most of the concerns your customers may have. This will help to resolve most of your visitors doubts about your product, service or company. Also you can talk about the benefits of what you have to offer!

9. Make sure that each page of your website has good titles and keywords. Make your site is easy to navigate…easy for people to find the information they need.

10. Use one or more inspirational quotations on your website. You can change them every day, every week, or no later than every month. Find quotes from politicians, coaches, actors, athletes, business gurus, motivational speakers etc. If you want to, create your own.

11. Never spam a customer with unsolicited emails. For example, if someone decides they want to "opt out" of your mailing list, be sure you honor their request and take them off it. They may come back someday. But they will probably never come back if you flood their email box with messages they no longer want to receive.

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

As you get more and more familiar with building your Network Marketing business online you’ll hear people say- "The money is in the list." Believe me, that is so true!

Do you know why Myspace, Facebook, and Youtube to name a few are worth SO much money??? Because they have ENORMOUS subscriber lists, people who have signed up and given them their information. People like me and probably you.

If you want to build a HUGE Network Marketing business online, or ANY business online, you need a list. Especially if you hate selling and building your business the traditional "old school" way.

In fact, at some point you may have many lists for different products and/or businesses you’re trying to promote. This is what ALL the expert Online Marketers do!

How do you make a list? You create capture pages, websites, blogs… something that has a form for people to fill out.

When they fill it out, their information (usually name, email and possibly phone number), is collected by your Autoresponder. An Autoresponder is a computer program that automatically sends out emails for you. It’s amazing!

The one that I, and many TOP Internet Marketers use is called GetResponse. If you CLICK HERE you will be taken directly to their website. Wait until you’re ready then order it. This service will save you so much time!

It’s MUCH easier to sell something to someone that’s on your list than someone who isn’t. It’s also MUCH easier to get someone on your list to join your business! Does that make sense? Now you see how IMPORTANT and POWERFUL it is to have a big list! A big list will allow you to make big money!

The next saying you need to remember is- "The fortune is in the follow-up." This simply means that you MUST follow-up with your subscribers, the people on your list. This means continuing to send them useful information. It’s about "adding value" to people. Get people to like you, trust you, and respect you.

People don’t usually buy something after your first message. It may take many messages. Plus, you want to stay in contact and build a relationship with the people on your list. Follow-up messages help you build credibility with your subscribers.

"The money is in the list! The fortune is in the follow-up!" This is the success formula that the BIGGEST, WEALTHIEST Internet Marketers in the world use… you should too!!!

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

As I’ve said before, I and many others believe Network Marketing is the best business in the world. It really is. Network Marketing offers almost anyone the opportunity to make a lot of money, buy your time back and help others at the same time!

But as you know by now, most people HATE SELLING. They hate making a list, bugging their family and friends, cold calling people, talking to strangers and buying leads.

People hate criticism and rejection. But understand this…YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT SOME STRUGGLES AND FAILURES! Just keep moving forward…go after your dreams.

I know you want to be successful. You want to build a big downline. You want results!

SO THE QUESTION IS- WHO ARE YOUR BEST PROSPECTS??? Who are the people most likely to be interested in your business?

In our case, our primary target market is other Network Marketers. We want people who are currently involved in, or have been involved in Network Marketing before. Or at the very least, people who are open-minded to trying Network Marketing.

WHY??? Because these people understand and believe in the MLM business model. They get it, they know it works! They understand what a monthly auto-ship is. They understand what residual income is. They’re trying to change their lifestyle…they WANT to succeed!

So, if you want to build a REALLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS with the least amount of stress…go after your target market! Trust me, it will make your life much easier and you’ll make much more money!!!

And now you’re probably asking- How do I find these people? How do I find quality prospects? Use really popular social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, Youtube etc. Participate in forums like BetterNetworker.com, WarriorForum.com etc.

These types of websites are interactive…meaning you can send and receive messages, leave comments and even get involved in groups. 

Learn about Attraction Marketing and Personal Branding, and use these skills when you do your Internet Marketing.

Don’t just blatantly advertise your specific MLM opportunity. Remember, most of your prospects are already in one. With few exceptions, you’ll just be wasting your time.

You want to promote your LEADERSHIP and/or MARKETING skills. People don’t join business opportunities, they join people! You must show them that YOU are someone worth following.

Also, people want to know that YOU have a great marketing system. You must show them you have a system that will help them build their businesses. Meaning…getting leads, new distributors, new customers and making money!

This is why a Funded Proposal is so cool. You start out by selling a great information product/course to your target market. That gets your foot in the door. It allows you to start building a relationship with the prospect. It allows you to build up your list. Also, it allows you to make some instant cash!

And YES, you should still go after people in your warm market. These are the men and women you already know. But, if you hate selling this should not your main focus.

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

I have many prospects, and people I meet on the Internet who ask me this question- “Brad, how do you pick a good MLM/Network Marketing company?  What tips can you give me before I get started?”

No one likes stress. I want life to be as uncomplicated as possible. I don’t like too much drama. I like having fun! You MUST be willing to take action…to do some work. But, I want a company/system that’s easy to learn and easy to build!

Here are 3 very important tips I want you to remember before you join a MLM company. This will save you time, money and frustration.

1.) You should absolutely use and believe in the products or services that the company sells! Don’t get involved with a company just for the money. You probably won’t last. Find a company with a quality product or service you’re proud to represent.

I, and many others believe Health & Wellness is the hottest sector in the Network Marketing Industry right now. You know… juices,  energy drinks, vitamins and supplements, protein powders/shakes, weight-loss products etc.

I personally love products that are healthy…good for your body and mind. Something you can eat or drink. Most people, especially baby boomers are fascinated with looking younger, feeling younger and living longer. I know I am.

2.) You need a company that lets you take advantage of technology. I’m talking about your computer and the power of the Internet. A company that let’s you use cutting-edge Internet Marketing techniques.

Then you can build your downline working from home. You can communicate with people in other cities, other states and even other countries 24/7…without having to meet them! I’m sure you know that would save you some SERIOUS time and money!

Most people don’t like selling and trying to build their business the “old fashioned” way. You know what I mean…making a list of your family and friends, cold calling people, bringing prospects to meetings, buying leads etc.

Here’s a question for you. Do you think your business would be EASIER and grow FASTER if you learned how to properly use the power of the Internet??? We both know it would.

3.) You need to know there’s a person/people in the company who you like and trust who are willing to help you. Even if it’s just ONE in the beginning!

You need to have mentors. People who are more successful than you. People who have more experience at something than you. LISTEN to them… COPY them! You’ll get the lifestyle of your dreams, and at a much faster rate if you do!!!

Be open-minded, be willing to take advice from others. You’re NOT going to succeed in Network Marketing, or ANYTHING in life without help! Learn to work with people. We make money when we help other people make money.

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

Why does it take so long for most people to build their MLM businesses, but for a very small minority success comes quickly? Why is it so hard for most of us to find people, especially quality people, to join our business???

Well, let me try to answer that for you. But before I do, let me give you some advice. Don’t let yourself get too frustrated. DON’T GIVE UP! DON’T QUIT…KEEP TAKING ACTION STEPS AND YOUR TIME WILL COME!

It took me about 15 months to achieve some success and build momentum in my first MLM business. This meant finding a few good people/leaders who could duplicate my efforts and start recruiting other people.

Most people, at least 95%, quit their Network Marketing business within a few months. They can’t handle rejection and criticism. They lack confidence, self esteem and persistence. All it takes is a few "NO’s" and they give up. Don’t be one of them!

Network Marketing is the BEST BUSINESS in the world! It’s not perfect…nothing in life is. You must be willing to learn new information. Also, you will have to become a leader and be able to get along with people.

Now let’s get back to the question- Why do some people succeed much faster than others in Network Marketing? One reason is that some people are really good at talking to people. They’re good at telling others about their business opportunity…in person and on the phone. Maybe you’re not yet. Some men and women are just natural salespeople. You know the type.

Another reason is that some people have a big network of people in their life. Maybe you don’t. They may come from a big family…many brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins etc. Also, they may have many more friends and acquaintances than you do.

Another reason is that some people work for big companies. Maybe you don’t. This gives them access to lots of co-workers they can contact.

Another reason has to do with people building their businesses using the internet. Maybe they’re more computer savvy than you. Maybe they have more Internet Marketing experience than you.

And you know what…maybe some people are just luckier than you! Who said life was fair?

BUT THE POINT IS, IT DOESN’T MATTER!!! AS LONG AS YOU STAY IN THE GAME AND KEEP TRYING YOU CAN NOT LOSE!

Take Action! You can use personal contacting methods or Internet Marketing methods. I do both, but I definitely prefer Internet Marketing. It requires much less selling. 

And please remember, it is especially difficult in the beginning when you have little or no downline. It can be VERY HARD finding those first few quality business partners. But don’t give up! Just keep sharing your business opportunity with enough people and you will have GREAT SUCCESS in Network Marketing!

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus

What is the difference between the people who become wealthy and successful, and those that struggle and scrape by in life? Why do some people make a lot of money, while others fight to get by in a job or a business they hate.

There are 3 secrets you need to know to get rich in today’s world. Here they are:

SECRET #1: You must be your own boss. The only way to take control of your life is to stop giving people power over you. When you work for others, they tell you what to do, how much you’re worth, and what hours to work. If you work for a company, big or small, any day could be the one you dread.

You could be a loyal employee for five, ten, twenty years or more and one day it could end. Just like that! With the recent recession, layoffs and downsizing have increased dramatically. The chance you could lose your job is a frightening reality in today’s world!

SECRET #2: You must employ the concept of leverage. J. Paul Getty, who was one of the richest men in the world years ago said- “I would rather have 1% of the efforts of 100 people, than 100% of my own efforts”. He understood leverage.

In his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, author Robert Kiyosaki points out that poor people work for money and rich people make their money work for them. If you want to be wealthy, you have to escape the “trading time for money” trap. You need to have people working for you and with you.

By the way, this is also true for people with “good” jobs”. Many doctors, lawyers, engineers and other professionals are also trading time for money and missing out completely on leverage.

The same goes for many owners of traditional businesses…like restaurants, bakeries, spas, hair salons, gift shops etc. Ask many of them and they’ll tell you that they don’t own their business, their business owns them! 

SECRET #3: You must build residual income. Think about famous writers and musicians. They write a book or song once, but they get paid every time a book is sold or their song gets played on the radio. They do the work once, but they get paid over and over again into the future.

Residual income builds freedom because once you have established it, you get paid whether you work more or not! Once you build a solid foundation you can sit on a beach in Hawaii, or Tahiti, or anywhere in the world and you still make money.

Residual income is one of the most important elements of financial security and true wealth. It’s about being able to make money even when you’re sleeping!

I have discovered that Network Marketing / MLM, allows people to take advantage of these 3 secrets! It allows you to be your own boss, employ the concept of leverage and build a residual income.

Here are some more great reasons that make Network Marketing the best business model in the world:

* minimal/super-low start up costs
* work part-time hours…around any schedule
* no sales or business experience is necessary
* training and mentorship is provided
* help others succeed besides yourself
* true unlimited income potential…get rich!!!

More wealth, more new millionaires have been created from Network Marketing than any other type of business! That’s why people like Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Michael Dell, Donald Trump, Robert Kiyosaki, Paul Zane Pilzer, and even former president Bill Clinton openly endorse it.

Please comment on this article and show it to your skeptical “anti-MLM” family and friends.

To Your Success,
Brad Marcus