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Are You Motivated and Taking Care of Business?

2010-01-25T16:34:00Z

As winter moves slowly along, many people find that their business lags as well. For some, the endless days of gloom affect their ability to get motivated. Some are still trying to recover from the frantic pace of the holidays. Sometimes it is just difficult to get motivated to do much of anything. This time of year, it may be useful to remember the 90 day rule. The 90 day rule says that that what you do now will come to full fruition in 90 days. In 90 days, it will be almost May. Spring and that means graduations, cleaning, planting, and all the other activities that happen that time of year. Wouldn’t it be better to work harder now and continue to build your business?

There are lots of things you can do to get yourself motivated. You can read a good motivational book. Rudy’s Insights for Winning in Life comes to mind. Read any book or article by Jim Rohn. Or pick someone you admire and read their biography. If nothing else watch an inspirational biography on A&E. The sources and types of inspiration out there are almost endless, so take advantage of the resources.

This might be a good time to look at what you accomplished last year. Even if you aren’t where you thought you might be by now, look at the positives of what you did accomplish. What was your best month last year? What happened that month that made you so successful? Could you do it again now? Why or why not? Try to recapture some of the excitement that you experienced when you were successful.

Talk to someone. If you are having trouble getting on track, talk to someone who is experiencing success right now and see what they are doing. Ask them for suggestions of how you might get back on track or if they have any ideas. Take those suggestions seriously and implement them into your business.

Try doing things a little differently than you have in the past. Maybe you need to work at a different time of day for a little while. Maybe you need to take your computer and work somewhere else. A change in scenery and atmosphere can be both pleasant and motivating. This is especially true if you have been trapped in the house for an extended period of time.

Take a little time off. Taking a break of things temporarily can invigorate you and get you motivated again. Everyone needs a little fun and you will be happier and your business will benefit if you are happy to be doing what you are doing. You attitude is important to the success of your business, so make sure you are motivated, focused, and ready to work.

The Twelve Days of MLM

2009-12-10T22:57:00Z

The awesome song (copyrighted) was authored by my best writer in the world my dear wife Kathy.

Sing to the original Twelve Days of Christmas….

On the first day of Christmas my upline gave to me a brand new enrollee.

On the second day of Christmas my upline gave to me two product packs and a brand new enrollee.

On the third day of Christmas my upline gave to me three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the fourth day of Christmas my upline gave to me four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs and a brand new enrollee.

On the fifth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, five premium leads! Four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and brand new enrollee.

On the sixth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the seventh day of Christmas my upline gave to me, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the eighth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, eight discontinued products (hey, they’re still good!), seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the ninth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, opening in nine more countries, eight discontinued products, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, an countries open, eight discontinued products, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.d a brand new enrollee.

On the tenth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, ten more goals for 2010, nine more countries open, eight discontinued products, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my upline gave to me, eleven changes in the comp plan, ten more goals to work on, nine more countries open, eight discontinued products, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my upline gave to me, twelve promotional products, eleven comp plan changes, ten more goals to work on, nine more countries open, eight discontinued products, seven three-way calls, six training tips—five premium leads—four website updates, three conference calls, two product packs, and a brand new enrollee.

Have a great holiday season!

Merry Christmas from Dr Robin and Kathy Rushlo and our whole MLM family

Commitment versus COMMITMENT

2009-10-27T18:32:00Z

Many people that get involved in network marketing find themselves making a commitment when the first join to do x. X can be many things. Maybe they agreed to stay in the business for a certain amount of time, maybe they agreed to add a certain number of people to their business, maybe they agreed to contact a certain number of people, or maybe they agreed to buy a certain amount of product. Whatever the x might be, it can be very dangerous (not to mention disappointing) to fashion your business around any of those commitments made.

Often commitments made at the beginning of a business are made with incomplete knowledge. This incomplete knowledge can also come in many forms. People often underestimate the time they will have available to work their business. Sometimes their network marketing business is not given priority. Maybe it turns out they don’t like the products. Maybe they just forget to order. Sometimes they are resistant to the training and are not having the success they thought they would have. They begin to doubt their abilities or the validity of their network marketing company. Whatever the reason, their network marketing promises are either forgotten or unfulfilled.

Life being what it is, it is also impossible to predict when life events will interfere with plan. Sickness, changes in financial status, and unexpected expenses are just a few of the things that will interfere with any business, but can be particularly harmful to a home-based network marketing business.

Network marketing is a team sport and requires the COMMITMENT of all its team members to benefit everyone on the team. The more people on the team that chose not to participate, the more the entire team suffers. Network marketing is also an individual sport in that everyone owns their own business. As a leader, you really have very little leverage over anyone that decides not to follow their commitments. Added to that, for many people, their network marketing business is just something “extra” that they do. They are afraid to put in the effort that would be required to actually build a business that would support them. Getting them out of the “I can’t work my network marketing business because of X and X is why I need the extra money that I could earn from my network marketing business” can be challenging.

By communicating, providing training, and being available, you can keep as many people on track as possible, but recognizing that a certain number of people are not willing or are not able to honor their original commitment will save a lot of disappointment.

There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either in or out. There's no such thing as a life in-between.

Pat Riley

(Former American National Basketball Association player and coach and the current team president of the Miami Heat)

Do You Need Extra Money for the Holidays?

2009-10-20T16:40:00Z

Multilevel marketing can offer you a chance to earn some extra money in time for the holidays (and beyond)! With the holidays fast approaching, this may seem like a strange time to start a new business venture, but starting now can give you some great benefits not only for that shopping, but for building a new future for 2010. Why wait until January 1 to make some changes for the better!

One of the easiest ways to build you business quickly this time of year is to find a company that has products that can be given as gifts. Everyone is looking for gift ideas, so being able to start you business and take care of some shopping at the same time as a lot of appeal. (Don’t forget to make sure there are also great products after the holidays!)

Network marketers often hear the complaint that someone doesn’t have time to do anything else. So, what will take more time—working your network marketing business or taking an extra job somewhere to get extra money for the holidays? Keep in mind that working elsewhere including transportation back and forth, possibly eating out more often (since you will be busy going back and forth), not to mention you are probably not going to be able to pick your hours. In fact, you may even be required to work on the holiday! If you work at home, there is no back and forth time and expense, no extra meals, and you can certainly pick your hours. Again, it is important to find a company with a system that matches your goals and time constraints.

What about after the holidays? Are all the bills going to disappear? What if you could keep working this business that you already started as a continual source of supplemental income? What if you could even earn enough to make a different in your financial situation? What if you like the products and had to buy them anyway (in other words, if there is a minimum amount of products that have to be purchased to stay active, they are products that you would buy anyway, so there is no additional strain on your budget)?

This could be the very best time to start your business, get some of your holiday shopping done, and get some great products for yourself. Reach the life you deserve in 2010. There is no better time to start your new business!

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

Thomas Alva Edison

The Power of Reward

2009-09-28T13:32:00Z

Most companies recognize the power of reward. Stores offer free rewards for shopping in their store via a rewards card. Credit card companies offer all kinds of rewards for using their credit card. Consumers are responsive to the offer of rewards—that’s why so many companies use them.

Companies also know about rewards. Many of them offer rewards to their employees for everything from sales quotas to making a specific deadline. Companies also know that employees respond to rewards and are motivated to receive them. Many companies even make sure that they give that award in a forum where the person is recognized publicly for their achievement, or offer group reward where everyone shares in the success.

So why not use rewards to motivate yourself? If you are working for yourself, you can set you goals, work hard to get there, and then forget to reward yourself. When you are setting up your goals, why wouldn’t you decide on a reward for yourself when you reach that goal? The best part about setting your own reward is that you know it is something you will really want.

Getting to goal and rewarding yourself can be an important part of maintaining you momentum without getting burned out. Just going for goal after goal, even when you are recognized by the company, can become tedious and tiring day after day. The reward you decide for yourself doesn’t have to be money. Maybe it is an afternoon off, maybe it is a movie, maybe even just a relaxing bubble bath. Whatever the reward, make sure it matches the goal. The bigger the goal you achieved, the bigger the reward!

Try adding rewards to your business. If you want to add a level of accountability, find someone and tell them what reward you have chosen when you reach that specific goal. Adding rewards will add a new level of motivation, but also a new level of fun. Everyone loves to do what they want to do for a chance and the opportunity to give yourself that chance shouldn’t be passed up. You work hard—reward yourself!

"Dr. Robin Rushlo", is a well known MLM Radio personality and is nationally recognized as an expert in the network marketing business.He is the current host of the radio show, "Networking with the Blindguy"live daily from SEAD RADIO Network,providing Success and Retention Training for the network marketing industry brought to you at the Successful People Builders Network http://myshopandcompare.com and http://www.robintrushlo.com

Will You Stay or Will You Go?

2009-08-28T12:50:00Z

Newbusinesses, for the most part, are susceptible to failure, particularlyin their first five years of business. According to the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration, over 50% of small businesses fail in the firstyear and 95% will close within the first five years (although notalways because of failure) http://www.sba.gov/advo/stats/bh_sbe03.pdf. Although it is difficult to come up with hard numbers, you can be surethat the same is true of multi-level marketing companies.

So how do you balance the risk with the opportunities available? Ifyou get a chance to get in on the ground level of a new MLM company,should you do it? How do you know if a company is having trouble (inother words, when to go)?

You can use a couple of strategies when it comesto your participation in the MLM business. First, you can look atjoining MLM companies much like a stock portfolio by diversifying. Ifyou want to join that new company (with the corresponding high risk),be sure you have a steady stream of income from a more stable source.

You can join the new company, but be conservativeabout how involved you get. Be careful about how much you areinvesting, particularly if you are buying multiple positions. Don’tstockpile a lot of sales materials or products.

What are some of the warning signs of a MLM thatmay be having difficulty? Probably the number one sign is when thecompany announces changes in the compensation plans that don’t benefitthe distributor. Have they changed how they pay out or how often? Doyou now have to do more to get the same compensation?

Another sign is if the top distributors go, eithervoluntarily or by being dropped. Yes, even though you are anindependent business owner, a multi-level marketing company canterminate you. Usually this only happens to top distributors for tworeasons. One is that they really did something bad or they are nowmaking too much and the company can no longer afford them. If theremultiple big names going, you should be looking into what’s going on.

Multi-level companies that start adding productsthat are a mismatch with what they have previously carried is also asign that something might be going on. If your local tire companysuddenly starting selling vitamins, you would probably wonder what wasgoing on. The same is true in multi-level marketing companies. Sometimes the company may stay afloat, but ultimately split (sinceselling tires and selling vitamins are two different things).

If you are new to multi-level marketing, or justdon’t like taking risks, then stick with a company that has beenaround. They probably know what they’re doing and you will have a goodchance at being successful without wondering if they will be aroundtomorrow.

Send me an email and I can help show you a stable company and program.

Dr Robin Rushlo drblindguy@gmail.com

“If you can't fly, run. If you can't run, walk. If you can't walk,crawl. But by all means, keep moving.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

What’s Your Story?

2009-08-24T19:37:00Z

If you have ever gotten a job, any job, you have a story to tell about howy ou got that job, how you came to be in that business, etc. The same is true of multilevel marketing. Everyone has a story of how they got started, who told them about the business, and how their life has changed. Sometimes your story is the only verbal contact you will have with someone, so you need to make it good!

While everyone may have a story, not everyone has mastered telling their story. Sometimes we get so excited about our business, they we want to tell absolutely EVERYTHING about what this business has done for us and what the business can do for them. Half an hour later our audience is either asleep, has put us on permanent hold (if we are on the phone), or is looking for a way to escape. Some of us try to make the story too short. “Well, a friend of mine called up one day and I signed up and it’s been great ever since!” No too inspirational.

Your story should be short, but spark interest. Your listener should want to hear more about your company (not necessarily about you), more about the products, and most importantly,how they can join you. There are some things you can do to tell and effective and compelling story.

First, you need to practice. If you have to,write down what you want to say and read it over. Writing it down will force you think about what you want to say. It will also give you a chance to really evaluate what you are saying and how you are saying it. Practice in front of the mirror or, even better, videotape yourself. Do you seem interested? How long did it take? Did you mention all the essentials (your company’s name for example)?

Next, find someone to practice on. This should be some one who can give you an honest critique of your story. Someone in your organization is a good choice, but someone who may not have already heard your story would be good as well. Have your upline listen as well and have them both give you feedback on the story. Keep repeating this until you have a story that says what you want and you can tell it the way you want.

Your story is as important to your business as you business card, your website, or any other method you use to contact people. Telling it wrong can destroy your chances and telling it right can inspire others to give it a try.

“The best leaders…almost without exception and at every level, are master users of stories and symbols. Thomas J. Peters American Management Consultant, Author, Trainer

http://itreallyworks.biz

contact me at drblindguy@gmail.com

Is It Finally Your Time?

2009-08-16T20:33:00Z

At some point in our lives, most of us have wondered 'when will it be my time?' We work, we take care of our kids, and we take care of our parents, our spouse, and our house--pretty much everything. And we get older. Nothing seems to change and it seems like we are doomed to a mediocre existence.

We see opportunities come and go and we wonder if we will ever have a chance. But why not now? Why not take that chance? There will always be reasons not to take a chance but why not think of all the reasons to take a chance. What would you do if you were guaranteed not to fail? What if you could take a small chance and try something that could change your life? Change your future and your family’s future, your grandchildren’s future, your great-grandchildren’s future? Would you do it? Or have you been beaten down so many times that you are afraid to take chances any more. Maybe you think you are too old, too young, too…you fill in the blank.

There are companies that can offer you that chance. Minimal risk but big rewards. Does it happen automatically? Of course not. Does it happen overnight? Nope. Do you have to have a ton of experience? Absolutely not. Will it be easy? Maybe not but it can be fun. You can meet new people, learn something new and maybe even make a little money in the process. If you are willing to learn, willing to work consistently, and are coachable, you could earn a lot of money--a whole lot of money. But you will never know unless you take that first step. It's your time and your chance. Take advantage of it! It is never too late and you are never too old unless you think you are!

If you really know it is your time or you have decided it is your time now and you no longer want to be sick and tired of being sick and tired call me at 319-400-8957 (CST).(US and Canada, NZ, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, Ireland, China, Twain and Korea)

It is time to make the time. Henry Dumas (1934-1968) American writer and poet

The Power of Sacrifice

2009-08-05T18:06:00Z

Do you find yourself with too much month at the end of the money? Have you accumulated too much debt? Do you have a child that needs money for college? Do you have a shortfall in retirement account? If you answered yes to any of these questions, what are you willing to sacrifice to make more money, pay off your debts, save for college, or retire with dignity? The answer to that question is not easy and even if you are willing to sacrifice a lot, how to do you decide what to do?

What if you committed yourself to building a business? What would like commitment look like? The answer to these questions is different for everyone, but there are some important considerations. The first consideration is how fast you need to take care of the issue. Are you in desperate financial condition now or can you see that an income stream will be ending in the future? Are you debts affecting your ability to get a loan or costing you a great deal in fees and interest? How old are your kids? How soon do you need to retire? The more urgent the problem, the more you may have to sacrifice to get things going quickly. There is a direct correlation between the amount of time you spend on the business and the rate of growth.

Can you carve out the time consistently to work your business (as well as be somewhat flexible when opportunities may arise)? Are you willing to sacrifice time with your family, your friends for a month, six months, a year? Is that sacrifice worth the financial gain? We all know money isn’t everything, but when money issues are so pressing that they are constantly occupying your thoughts and actions, they are already interfering with your life. What is worth to you to not have those worries?

Finding a business that you can build with consistent effort takes some shopping around. Ideally you want to work with someone that understands you financial goals and will help you achieve them. Find a company that offers you proven systems and assistance (in the form of training or other support). Don’t be afraid to spell out what you are looking for over the next month, six months, or year in terms of income. Find out of those are realistic financial goals with this particular company.

There are great opportunities out there but, like all investments, they do take a little homework. Making the sacrifice of time and effort for a short time can pay off in your quality of life in the long run. As Beverly Sills said “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.”

The Power of Reading, Are Your a Reader?

2009-07-31T14:55:00Z

We’ve all heard that lifelong readers do better at pretty much anything. How important is reading? Here are some interesting statistics associated with reading (from the website . http://www.readfaster.com/education_stats.asp#literacystatistics.)

More than 20 percent of adults read at or below a fifth-grade level—far below the level needed to earn a living wage.

56 percent of young people say they read more than 10 books a year, with middle school students reading the most. Some 70 percent of middle school students read more than 10 books a year, compared with only 49 percent of high school students

There are almost half a million words in our English Language - the largest language on earth, incidentally - but a third of all our writing is made up of only twenty-two words.

Out-of-school reading habits of students has shown that even 15 minutes a day of independent reading can expose students to more than a million words of text in a year.

The educational careers of 25 to 40 percent of American children are imperiled because they don't read well enough, quickly enough, or easily enough.

· 58% of the US adult population never reads another book after high school

· 42% of college graduates never read another book

· 80% of US families did not buy or read a book last year.

· 70% of US adults have not been in a bookstore in the last five years

· 57% of new books are not read to completion.

· Most readers do not get past page 18 in a book they have purchased.

Why do we quit reading when it is one of the easiest ways to continue to educate ourselves? Probably lots of reasons; time, a learning disability (although this is less of a reason with audio books), and we don’t see the value of continuing to read, but reading is an important way to learn. Readers are more likely to advance in their jobs.

Don’t let yourself be another statistic! Read a book (preferably nonfiction since reading fiction can be the equivalent to watching a soap opera on TV!). If you don’t like reading, get audiobooks—there is a lot of downtime in the car and listening to CDs is an easy way to pass the time. You will be surprised at how far reading can take you. Knowledge is power!

Check with you leader or upline and ask what books they are reading today.

Remember Leaders Read. Suggested Books: Bible, The Go Giver, Go for No, The Greatest Networker in the World, The Answer, Who Moved My Cheese

Is Your Upline Lifting You Up?

2009-07-29T12:27:00Z

A common term in multilevel or network marketing is your upline. Who is your upline? Your immediate upline is the person that broughtyou the opportunity and signed you up with the company. You upline isalso the person that signed them up and so on until you get to the verytop of the company. The person that brought you into the company canbe very instrumental to your future success. Your access to peoplehigher up in the upline can also be a determining factor for yourfuture success. What can you expect from you upline?

Your immediate upline (the person that signed you up), should beaccessible. They may not have been in the company very longthemselves, so it is not always reasonable to expect them to knoweverything about the company. They should, however, either be willingto find the answer or be able to get in touch with someone further upthe line that does know.

You should be provided with the names of thepeople at least three levels above you if you ask. These three shouldalso be accessible. There is a chain of command and generally youshould start with your immediate upline. If, however, your immediateupline is not available, or you have an issue that involves yourimmediate upline, you should be able to contact someone higher up.

Most successful MLM uplines would agree that oneof the keys to everyone being successful is working as a team. Uplinescan control a lot of things about how their organization grows. Makesure you upline is extremely knowledgeable about the compensation planand knows how to exploit to everyone’s benefit. (Again, the personthat brought you into the business may or may not be the driving forcebehind the team since they may not have been in the business that longthemselves.)

Your upline should also make sure you are aware ofall the training opportunities. These opportunities may be availablefrom the company in general or they may be specific to your team.

Different people have different goals andtimelines. Your upline should help you set your individual goals andthen help you get there. Goal setting (and achieving) is extremelyimportant for your individual success and a good upline will help keepyou on track.

Don’t underestimate the importance of access to aknowledgeable and accessible upline. This is especially true if youhave never been in business for yourself and are not familiar withnetwork marketing. Before you sign up, ask about the upline and ifpossible talk with a few of them. If they are worth working with, theywill be happy to talk with you.

http://itreallyworks.biz

Looking for Leads in All the Wrong Places

2009-07-27T21:07:00Z

If you are involved in any kind of business that involves sponsoring or enrolling, you know that to effectively build your business at some point you need to get contacts—a lot of contacts, otherwise known as leads. You can start with your friends and family, but those soon run out. You can try to find your own leads (phonebook, your own website, etc.), but you are trying to sponsor or enroll people that may not be interested in your business (or any business for that matter). If you do too much emailing to random people, you might even get accused of being a spammer!

Finding good leads and an effective system on how to use them can be very difficult. You can do an internet search and you will find many companies that sell leads. There is also a very large price range for individual leads—anywhere from pennies for each lead to $50 or more. But how do you narrow down the choices to get the leads that will be interested in your business? You need to ask some important questions when you are looking to buy leads.

The first question you need to ask is where the company is getting the leads. Some have capture websites, some run television ads, and many other sources. The best sources are where the person has at least expressed an interest in some kind of business. The very best leads are people that have expressed an interest specifically in your kind of business. Because those types of leads require the most effort on the part of the company, as you might expect, they can also be the most expensive.

Another important question is how old are the leads. If the leads are too old, the information won’t be accurate, people may not be interested any more, they may not even remember ever signing up for information. Some companies sell their leads to multiple people.

If you area paying a lot of money for leads, you should expect some guarantee from the company about the accuracy of the leads. Some may even replace any leads you get that turn out to be inaccurate.

Before you go to the expense of purchasing leads, be sure you have a mechanism in place to use them. This is usually in the form of an emailer program or a dialer program. There are many of these programs available so, shop around. Make sure you have the computing power for the system to work. Trying to work the leads yourself by sending out individual emails or calling on the leads individually is inefficient. No matter how much time you spend, you can’t get the volume you need to sort through the leads to find the ones that are really interested in working with you.

The final, and probably most important consideration is do you have the time to consistently follow up with the responses you get from people who are interested in your business. If you don’t work consistently to follow up on your leads, you will lose most of them and you will waste potentially a great deal of money.

If you are in an MLM or network marketing company, work with you upline to develop a system to work your leads. Sometimes you can even work leads as a group (and share the expense as well).

Leads and lead systems are an important component to building your business. Take your time and make sure you know how to work your system before you start spending money on leads. Also remember that when purchasing leads, you get what you pay for.

look around and see the leads you need http://itreallyworks.biz

Dietary Supplements and Multi-level Marketing: part 2 Claims and Disclaimers

2009-07-24T12:29:00Z

Dietary supplements always carry the same disclaimer: “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is no intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.” If the supplement is not intended to do anything, then why take it? What about all those testimonials from people who have taken the product and had some kind of positive reaction. Keep in mind that the statement says that it is not intended to work on any DISEASE. Many supplements advertise non-medicinal benefits—more energy, a better night’s sleep, or better mental awareness. Basically it will help with something in our life that we find a problem, but not necessarily a health issue.

Basically anything that goes into your body falls under the purview of the FDA. The FDA is a agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. According to their website, “The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.”

Dietary supplements are not regulated like drugs. Here are some important differences.

1. Federal law does not require dietary supplements to be proven safe to the FDA’s satisfaction before they are marketed.

2. With regard to labeling, the law does not require the manufacturer or seller to prove to the FDA’s satisfaction that the claim is accurate or truthful before it appears on the product.

3. The FDA’s role with a dietary supplement product begins after the product enters the marketplace.

4. Once a dietary supplement is on the market, FDA has certain safety monitoring responsibilities including monitoring mandatory reporting of serious adverse events by dietary supplement firms and voluntary adverse events reporting by consumers and health care professionals.

5. It is not legal to market a dietary supplement product as a treatment or cure for a disease, or to alleviate the symptoms of disease.

Some companies walk a very fine line when it comes to these regulations, particularly about making claims about the health benefits of their products. Others companies have taken a different approach and have sought to prove a benefit by subjecting their products to the same rigorous testing that is required for drugs. Usually, this involves clinical trials done by an independent facility.

The growing number of dietary supplements on the market as well as the potential health benefits of some products has prompted the FDA to look at their policies regarding dietary supplements. While no changes in the policies are currently anticipated, the FDA does aggressively investigate companies when they receive multiple complaints or when multiple health problems are reported.

Dietary supplements can be beneficial, but it is important to check out the company thoroughly. It is also advisable to consult with healthcare professional, although you may have a difficult time finding one that knows much about dietary supplements. You can also look at the FDA’s Consumer Updates pages http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/default.htm for information about product approvals, safety warnings, and other health information.

Make sure you get only the best! I only work with the best how about you?

Dietary Supplements and Multi-level Marketing: Why Do Companies Jump on the Bandwagon?

2009-07-19T16:08:00Z

If you have done any kind of web search for multi-level marketing, it will not take long before you discover that many multi-level companies involve dietary supplements of some type, particularly juices. If you have spent any time on the website for those companies, you may have been overwhelmed by the sheer number of supplements available (not to mention the various claims associated with these various supplements). Why are there so many different supplements from so many different companies? How can you tell whether they really work or not?

Why are there so many different supplements? The same reason there are so many different drugs (even for the same disease or problem)—different people react differently. What works for one person may not work for the next. Each supplement, just like each drug, has its own formulation. If you have tried multiple supplements, you might notice that one works for you while the other doesn’t seem to do anything.

Why are there so many different companies involved in the supplement industry? The health and wellness industry is one of the fastest growing business sectors. As the population continues to age, more and more people are looking for products that make them feel and look younger. Ten years ago, the health and wellness industry barely existed. The total amount of supplement sales in the U.S. in 2006 was $22.46 billion. The percentage increase in sales between 1996 and 2006? 100%. Many of these companies are international, so the stakes are even higher. The reason so many companies are involved in this industry is obvious—big money (and getting bigger all the time)!

How can you tell whether a particular dietary supplement really works (or even what it is supposed to do)? Well, you can try it! If you would like something a little more substantial, however, you can look at website for the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/Health_Information/Information_About_Individual_Dietary_Supplements.aspx. This website has a lot of information about many of the dietary supplements currently available. You may not find all the ingredients, but at least it will give you an idea about several of the more common ones.

It does pay to do your research. There are a lot of companies with a lot of different products. Just because a company has been around for awhile doesn’t mean they necessarily have the best products. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Check out the ingredients and find the best match to achieve the results you want for your dietary supplement.

Is Network Marketing the Career for You? Risk

2009-07-19T16:03:00Z

If you have ever taken a personality test, one of the things the questions are designed to determine is your ability to handle risk. Let’s face it, some of us are adrenaline junkies and live to take risks. Others need security and are very risk adverse. Both kinds can do well in network marketing, but they may approach it in different ways or join different companies.

People that like to take chances are definitely well suited to the network marketing business. These people will take the bull by the horns and go for it. They like the challenge that network marketing can offer. They love the thrill of making the business work. The more people they sign up, the more they work the business, always looking for the next great person to introduce to their business.

Risk takers are also likely to also be looking for the next best business to get involved with. They may also be more likely to be involved with more than one business. The risk that is involved in network marketing is a challenge for them and they love to rise to the occasion. Risk takers also like to talk to other risk takers about the new ideas they can try out. Many network marketing companies are fairly new, making them ideal for the person looking for a real challenge in their life.

If you are more adverse to risk, you may still be attracted to network marketing, but for different reasons. Network marketing may provide a second stream of income. If you are successful in the business, it may also provide the ultimate in security, residual income. People that are more risk adverse may be more likely to research several companies before deciding on one to get involved with. They may also be less likely to change companies.

No matter where you fall in the risk spectrum, take the time to research the company and where they fall on the risk scale. If you are risk-adverse, the company that started six months ago may not be the best fit for you. Network marketing encompasses a large variety of companies and options which makes network marketing attractive to risk takers and conservatives as well as everyone in between.

Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) German writer

"Dr. Robin”, the well known MLM Radio personality is and has built his doctoratein Accounting and in the Network Marketing world and has had experience in numerous other network marketing companies. He is a nationally recognized expert in the network marketing business.Dr. Robin is the current host of his radio show, “Networking with the Blindguy” with up to 4.7 million listeners daily. For more information about Dr Robin go to http://robintrushlo.com

Is Network Marketing the Career for You? Career Change

2009-07-19T15:54:00Z

There are lots of career choices that anyone of us can make. Studies show that most people change careers along the way—on average about three times. There are many reasons that people change careers. Sometimes those career changes come about because we are exposed to a type of work we were perhaps not familiar with in the years when we were making our first career choices. Other career changes come about because we find that we are unhappy or dissatisfied with our current job or career. A third reason is because we want a different lifestyle. Maybe we want to work part-time or we need flexibility. Whatever the reason, a career in network marketing might be a career option.

A successful career in networking marketing involves several factors. In this series, we will look at some of the factors that can make or break a career in network marketing. While many people have success in network marketing, making network marketing your primary career can be a life-altering decision. Looking at your strengths and your weaknesses is an important part of the process. My asking yourself several questions, looking at where you are and where you want to be, your tolerance for change and risk, and other indicators can help you decide if networking marketing is a career option for you.

Whether you do it part-time or full-time, a career in network marketing is not the typical j-o-b. In fact, network marketing companies may tell you that a career in network marketing is not a j-o-b at all. In some respects, this is true. A career in network marketing requires some of the skills that might be required in a standard nine to five job. It is, however, w-o-r-k and anyone or any company that tells you otherwise is not being truthful.

This series looks at several aspects of what makes a successful network marketer. Whether you have been in networking marketing or a long time and are thinking of doing it full time or you are new to networking marketing and are trying to decide if it is for you, we hope this series helps you make the right decision for you.

"Think not of yourself as the architect of your career but as the sculptor. Expect to have to do a lot of hard hammering and chiseling and scraping and polishing." BC

An hour with John Milton Fogg

2009-06-10T19:23:00Z

Wow what an awesome day to spend time with John Milton Fogg. The best part after talking was getting permission to share this with you all.

The People's Franchise
Now is the time of best investment for greatest returns in
network marketing. It’s like having the chance to buy gold
again at $49 an ounce!
by John Milton Fogg
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“I would rather have one percent
of 100 people's efforts than 100
percent of my own.”
— Andrew Carnegie

I'm going to be telling you about The People’s Franchise—
How ordinary people can achieve extraordinary success.
Now, it’s probably bad form to begin with a quiz— but just for
fun, let’s do it anyway. Don’t worry. This is really easy— and it’s
multiple choice, too.

Listen to the following statement, then choose the correct
answer from the list of choices at the end:
“In most Americans’ minds it’s a ‘scam’ and a
‘scheme’ – questionable or unethical at best,
immoral and illegal at worst.
“Many own-your-own entrepreneurial
hopefuls have been hyped into turning over
their life savings, only to see the company go
out of business, taking their dreams down
with them.

“Politicians, regulators and the media
(especially the media) cry ‘foul’ whenever its
The Greatest Networker's Library Page 2
name comes up. Newspapers, magazines and
television news and talk shows regularly
expose it for the ‘flim-flam rip-off it really is.’
Major corporations who get involved go out of
their way to avoid any appearance of doing
so. There is even a move in Congress to
outlaw it altogether!”

Now, guess: which one is the right answer?
a) TV ministry scams
b) Off-shore Investment schemes
c) Multi-Level/Network Marketing
d) None of the above

Did you pick a), b) or c)? Well, there’s probably some truth to
all those choices— but none of them is the right answer.
The truth is, it’s a trick question. The right answer, “d) None of
the above,” WAS correct— more than 40 years ago! Back then,
that’s exactly what people were thinking and saying about a
radical, revolutionary new business concept called Franchising.

In the 1960s— before Ray Kroc and McDonalds, before Dunkin'
Doughnuts, Midas Mufflers, Molly Maid, Pizza Hut... and all the
other successful franchise companies established franchising as
a legitimate industry— all of those negative things were being
said and done about franchising. And yes, there was even a
move in Congress to outlaw franchising.

And today…?

Today, experts say the franchising industry is responsible for
more 40 percent of all retail goods and services we buy and sell
in the United States alone— over One Trillion Dollars!

For the rest of the story listen to the podcast attached.

Can you be Clean, Green,and Legal?

2009-04-14T12:56:00Z

You may have seen something on the news about Spokane, Washington where there is now a ban on dishwasher detergent make with phosphates. While this may seem to be an isolated case, there are actually several states (including the rest of the state of Washington) that will make dishwashing soap made with phosphates above a very small level illegal in 2010.

What is phosphate anyway and why is it used in dishwashing soap? Phosphate is an inorganic chemical that is a combination of salt and phosphoric acid. Because it can clean things like hard water stains, and grease, phosphates are used in all kinds of things including dishwashing soap.

Why all the fuss? Phosphate is a problem when it finds its way to freshwater rivers and lakes. The phosphate encouraged the growth of algae which depletes the oxygen in these rivers and lakes, killing off fish and other wildlife.

While there are green alternatives out there, deleting the phosphates from the dishwashing soap can leave one unsatisfied with the resulting product—and a lot of dirty dishes. Plus some of these green alternatives are pricier than their cheaper phosphorous counterparts. This has caused people to travel outside their state to obtain contraband detergent from other states—which, of course, defeats the purpose of the bank in the first place.

What should you look for in a green dishwashing soap? Are there green products that work as well? While there is no direct substitute for phosphorous, but there are other substances that can be used. How well they will work depends on a number of factors, perhaps the most important being the hardness of the water used for cleaning.

One ingredient that be used is a surfactants. Surfactants are usually biodegradable and are used to provide cleaning power and increase the ability of the water to separate the soil from the dish. Anionic surfactants work well as detergents, but can be less than effective in hard water. Amphoteric surfactants are used for their foaming power and can often be found with anionic surfactants. There are other substitutes for phosphates, but these can be even more dangerous than the phosphates. They include nitrilotriacatic acid (NTA) and caustic alkaline chemicals (which are particularly dangerous when ingested—as sometimes happens with children).

It may take some trial and error to come up with the phosphate substitute that works best in your water. It is unlikely that the ban on phosphates is going away, so it is better to start exploring the options now. In the meantime, the soap manufacturers continue work on the perfect phosphate substitute, but there are some excellent alternatives out there.

"Dr. Robin”, the well known MLM Radio personality is and has built his “honorary” doctorate in the Network Marketing world and has had experience in numerous other network marketing companies. He is a nationally recognized expert in the network marketing business.Dr. Robin is the current host of his radio show, “Networking with the Blindguy” with up to 4.7 million listeners daily. http://drblindguy.com For more information about DR Robin go to http://robintrushlo.com

Also time to help you going GREEN. http://gobewisenow.com DR Robin will help you with going green with products that do work and are safe.

Hallelujah and Thank You for Gay Marriage

2009-04-08T21:24:00Z

It has come to my attention that a deep thank you is due. So thank you to the Supreme Court and the Governor’s office of Iowa for making gay marriages legal in the state of Iowa.

I am not stating that I am on either side of this debate, but whether they realize it or not, this heartfelt thank you is because I am a paralegal. I now will be able to assist numerous gay couples in filing their divorce papers. This is a new portion of business that previously did not exist! As you can see, this opens a new class and community of people that need legal help for the same custody and property issues as heterosexual couples. Thus, once again a heartfelt thank you to the Supreme Court and the Governor for this monumental decision.

Again, thank you for this boost to the economy and specifically for increasing my income.

Dr Robin Rushlo PhD

Iowa City Iowa

Going Green – In More Ways Than One

2009-03-27T19:48:00Z

We all know that going green is the socially acceptable thing to do in today’s environment. By definition something that is labeled as “green” means that it helps the environment or that the objective is to help the environment. One area that gong green has been a concern is with chemicals. The chemicals we use everyday to clean our homes, our offices, and ourselves.

There is another green that is of great concern in today’s economy. The green of money. We are all working hard to make ends meet. Satisfying the routine the day-to-day needs may become more of a priority than worrying about whether products are green or not. Plus sometimes green products are more expensive than the “standard” products.

What if there was a way to help the environment and put more green in your pocket at the same time? What if all you had to do was buy products that you have to buy anyway—laundry soap, fabric softener, liquid hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, dish soap, and even on luxury, hand milled soap. What if these products were all green? What if they weren’t any more expensive than similar products (and, in fact, might even be less expensive in some cases)? What if you could make money simply by buying these products on a monthly basis?

If all this sounds interesting, you should check out http://gobewisenow.com. This company has taken the best of the best ingredients to make green products. To reward you for going green and purchasing these products, they have structured the company to allow them to give you some green back just for buying the products! If you really like the products and tell you friends, you can make even more, but even if all you do is buy the products, you are eligible to earn money.

This is a revolutionary new concept in the multilevel marketing industry. This company wanted to reward not only distributors, but customers as well. If you would like to earn some cash for loyalty, check out this great opportunity and the even greater products available only from this company. Check it out at http://gobewisenow.com

"Dr. Robin”, the well known MLM Radio personality is and has built his “honorary” doctorate in the Network Marketing world and has had experience in numerous other network marketing companies. He is a nationally recognized expert in the network marketing business. Dr. Robin is the current host of his radio show, “Networking with the Blindguy” with up to 4.7 million listeners daily. http://drblindguy.com For more information about DR Robin go to http://robintrushlo.com

Also time to help you health. http://gobewisenow.com DR Robin will help you with health and weight loss. He has lost over 200 lbs himself.