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Do You Know How What 45 Means to Grow Your Business?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:55:00 GMT

You might be asking, what does 45 mean? In almost any type of business (or life in general), we are told “no.” In fact, we are told “no” a lot. This can be very discouraging. No one likes to be told “no.”

How much easier would be if you knew how many “no’s” you had to endure to get to “yes.” Would it be easier to make that next call? Of course it would because you would understand that each “no” gets you closer to that “yes.”

There is a magic number-45. How does it work? If you make 45 calls a week (that’s only nine calls a day for a five day work week), it is almost guaranteed that you will get to the “yes” and you will grow your business.

Why so many? It takes 45 to main the momentum you need to make something happen. When you dial 45 times, you will get 15 completed calls. A completed call means that you actually talked to a person. (Remember, that means you will also get 30 no answers, answering machines, or some other outcome)

Out of those 15 completed calls you will get five people that are interested in taking a closer look. So now you have 30 calls where you didn’t have to do anything, and 10 “no’s” and 5 “yeses.”

Out of those five people that are interested, you will get one that actually joins your business. So, you essentially have to get 30 no responses and 14 “no’s” to get that one “yes!”

Of course, these numbers reflect the average. Plus, you could make 45 calls a day, by the math above you would get a downline of 5 new people per week (or seven if you work every day). In one month you could have a pretty impressive downline, particularly if you trained those new people the same Power of 45. Wow!

You might not get the “yes” right away (it takes an average of 21 to 30 days for a person to decide to join your business), but you will, over time, get to that “yes.”

Plus, if you are disciplined and actually make the 45 calls consistently, your skills will get better and you may be able to get more “yeses!” Remember for 30 of those calls you aren’t going to have to talk to anyone.

Also using a system where the people you are calling visit your business site first and then leave their name and number the law of averages goes up.

The important thing is to get going and to be consistent. Track your progress. You will be amazed as your business continues to grow, but nothing will happen unless you pick up the phone!

For every disciplined effort there is a multiple reward. Jim Rohn

If you only do what you know you can do-you never do very much.Tom Krause

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Are You Deficient?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:28:00 GMT

We are all certainly deficient in some way, but there are some deficiencies that can be hazardous to your health and your mental well-being. Vitamin D is one of them.

Most of us don’t think much about vitamin D. We figure that if we drink enough milk and get outside once in a while, that our vitamin D should be fine. Unfortunately, particularly as we get older, that may not be enough.

Here are some surprising facts about vitamin D:

Most vitamin D that we need is made in the body
Vitamin D occurs naturally in very few foods
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, as many as 36% of Americans are vitamin D deficient
Vitamin D is critical to calcium absorption
Vitamin D deficiency in adults can lead to osteoporosis, osteomalacia (softening of the bones), certain cancers, autoimmune diseases and cardiovascular problems
Men between 40 and 70 with low levels of vitamin D have higher risk of heart attack (Archives of Internal Medicine)
30%-40% of patients that come to the hospital with a hip fracture are vitamin D deficient

Who is at risk?

Older adults, whose skin cannot synthesize vitamin D are efficiently and whose kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D are at risk
If you are a strict vegetarian, you may be at risk since you don’t consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time because most of the natural sources are animal-based (fish, fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, and beef liver)
Obese adults. Since vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, people with a body mass index of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D
If you have issues with your digestive tract, you may not be able to adequately absorb vitamin D. Medical conditions such as Crohn’s disease, cystic fibrosis, and celiac disease can affect your intestine’s ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.
Sunscreens with an SPF of 30 or above prevents you skin from producing vitamin D

What can you do? If you are worried about your vitamin D level, a simple blood test can determine whether or not there is a problem. If you are over 50, you should have the blood test. If there is, getting out in the sun and drinking fortified milk may not be enough.

For most people over 50, 400 to 600 IU a day is recommended (the average multivitamin contains 400 IU)
As you get older you need even more (up to 800 IU for someone over 70)
You can’t really take too much (you would have to take 2,000 IU a day for six months to become intoxicated with vitamin D)

A blood test is the only way to test your vitamin D levels and supplements are almost the only way to make sure that you are getting enough vitamin D. Don’t underestimate the importance of this simple vitamin to your health.

“In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties.” Henri Frederic Amiel

Personal Note:

The D3 change my Vitamins D levels from 5 to 52 in 32 days (blood test proof available) and now 90 plus days it is at 79. I will never be without the D3, Greens and Reds ever again.

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Juices Can Kill You

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:51:00 GMT

I have been asked to republish this not and article. After even more research it has shown any juice without the fiber and bulk and in a natural state can harm you as the body was not made to get that much sugar in a short time. Yes even fruit sugar.

Here it is:

Can Noni, Goji, Mangosteen, Acai, Amalaki, and Jujube Harm you?

While doing research into my own blood sugar problems, I discovered an important report from the American Diabetes Association. Since reading the report and stopping the juices a month ago, I have had NO low blood sugar

The report, FRUIT JUICE DRINKS TIED TO DIABETES: American Diabetes Association Ties Fruit Juices to Diabetes was published in NUTRITION NEWS, Issue 105, July 24, 2008.

The report starts with the following:

Surprising new research has shown that fruit juice drinks greatly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.

"Stay away from fruit juice drinks" was the message delivered in relation to the study published by the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) published the results of a study of over 4,500 people to help determine factors associated with the risk of diabetes. Researchers found that: "An additional daily serving of fruit juice (one ounce) increased the likelihood of developing diabetes by 18 to 22 percent"

Juices have the potential to cause harm. If you promote juices it is very important that you tell people about this possible risk and that you ask them about their medical problems.

To quote further in the report:

In response to the ADA publication, diabetes researchers stated, "This is a significant finding, particularly because of the large subject pool studied, and the high rate of risk linking fruit juice drinks and diabetes risk."

The most popular new designer fruit juice drinks are made from a variety of fruits, including Noni, Goji, Mangosteen, Acai, Amalaki, and Jujube. All these fruits, as well as any other fruit, carry the risk of increasing obesity and type 2 diabetes due to their glycemic response, Cephalic response (CPIR), and fat-storing response.

Juice includes all the "SUPER JUICES". As we read further:

Fruits in a liquid, juiced state have very different obesity and diabetic risk factors than actual raw fruit. Juicing fruits completely changes the nature of a fruit, altering its metabolic actions. Low Glycemic raw fruits may be consumed in moderation, but juiced fruits should be avoided.

This is especially true in children, as adipose tissue fat cells can be triggered to increase in size and amount during childhood. Fruit juices send a message to human fat cells to become larger and more abundant, leading to higher incidence of obesity and diabetes.

Triggering adipose tissue fat cells in childhood is a sure way to create an obese and/or diabetic adult, as these types of fat cells cannot be removed once they are created. Dieting becomes an extreme challenge once a child has developed too many fat cells, as fat cells can only be flattened but not reduced in number. Adults who find that diets don't work; can blame the excess plethora of fat cells that were created in childhood.

This is the kicker and needs to be watched. Then in the report it says:

Designer fruit juices became popular due to their high-ORAC values. ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity, as related to the Free Radical Theory of Aging. Many fruits carry photochemical benefits, but researchers caution that "The benefits of high-ORAC fruits do not overcome the high risk of obesity and diabetes associated with ingestion of fruit juices. High-ORAC antioxidants can be found in spices, berries, and legumes.

A summary of the report is as follows:

SUMMARY In order to legally define or state the propensity of a specific fruit juice to elevate obesity, diabetes, and fat-storage risks in human, human In-Vivo clinical trials are required. These trials should be designed to determine glycemic response (per FDA 21 CFR Guidelines), Cephalic (Brain-Glycemic-indexing) Response, and Adipose Tissue Fat-Storage.

The research was done by the following:

The Glycemic Research Institute has received Certification by the federal governments in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom to conduct these approved trials, and has a 25-year history of FDA & FTC claims substantiation.

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The Next Green Running Giant

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:41:00 GMT

Why Essanté is the next Green Running Giant?Their philosophySince its inception six years ago, Essanté has been devoted to the organic way of life and after years of development, they have succeeded in bringing you products with the high quality you demand and the environmentally-responsible processes you have been looking for. Essanté is one of a kind.Variety of productsEssanté continues to develop the products that are in demand. Organic weight loss products, supplements, even tooth polish-products that you can’t find in an organic form anywhere else—are all in one place. With future products for household cleaning, laundry care, and a host of others, the sky’s the limit.Sharing the WealthEssanté offers people devoted to organics great products and an outstanding business opportunity. Making money with products that aren’t destroying the environment and are great for you—what more could you ask for?

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DO you know me?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:05:00 GMT

For those who do not know who I am I am Dr Robin Rushlo. I am a husband, father, grandfather, son, friend, and, to some, a few other things that I won’t write here.

I have been in network marketing for 39 years. I have been in big companies, small companies, start-up companies, and a few where I was not quite sure what they were.

I have made over a million dollars in 6 months, twice, and due to my own, let us say, “old ways” I lost it about as fast as it came in.

I spent over $189,030.00 on systems and gurus and stuff to make multilevel marketing (MLM) work faster, better quicker and/or on auto pilot. I have been a Master distributor and just an associate within the field. I have seen it from the corporate side also as a National trainer. So you see I do have just a little experience in MLM.

A year ago I started with a new system and a new company (new to me, not to the industry). I was in five other companies at the time. I had planned to get into a different company but use this company’s system to build it. I wanted multiple streams of income so multiple companies.

I went to my then mentor and talked about this idea. I have had some of the best and some of the worse mentors in the MLM industry as mentors, but I listened. Then I went back to a program, a couple books, common sense, and the new system.

Well, I want to tell you my results over the past year.

First, system works better than anything I have ever used. Second, I started to mentor 5 people with these books and this system. They really were able to duplicate my success. Awesome, a mentoring system, and building system that really worked. And it cost me what you ask? Well let me talk about that.

First, you must join the company I am working with and building. Less that $90 dollars start up and fully refundable.

Second, the system is one time $75 dollars and the $15 a month.

Third, three books, for a total cost of less than $60 (a tax write off).

Fourth, you must be able to “REALLY” work 6 hours a week.

Fifth, fill out a goal sheet and send to me for accountability.

Sixth, have a” whatever” it takes attitude and be willing to get to the goals you set.

Seventh, make a six month minimum commitment to attend trainings and plug into the system.

What I am looking for is 5 people that want to use this program to change their life and others.

I only want people that are willing to follow this and grow. I only want people that have failed at everything else. I only want people that want to expand and grow. I only want people that can commit for the six months to change.

I promise you nothing but hard work, and how to have fun at it and make some money. I promise you that you will not get a 6 figure income in six months, but you can make money that will start to change your life.

I can promise you products that will save you money and products that will change your life. Above all a program that follows a motto “DO NO HARM”.

If you want more info and are willing to talk and get started changing your life for the last time, then this is the opportunity for you.

Contact me by email at blindguy55@gmail.com or call me at 319-351-2937

Thank you Dr Robin Rushlo

When the 5 slots are taken I will not have more for 6 months. Act quickly.

By the way I am 100% blind and "If the blindguy can do it so can you."

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Are You Motivated and Taking Care of Business?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:00 GMT

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.

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The Twelve Days of MLM

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:57:00 GMT

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

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Commitment versus COMMITMENT

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:32:00 GMT

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)

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Do You Need Extra Money for the Holidays?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:40:00 GMT

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

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The Power of Reward

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:32:00 GMT

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

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Will You Stay or Will You Go?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:50:00 GMT

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.

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What’s Your Story?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:37:00 GMT

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

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Is It Finally Your Time?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:33:00 GMT

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

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The Power of Sacrifice

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:06:00 GMT

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.”

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The Power of Reading, Are Your a Reader?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:55:00 GMT

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

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Is Your Upline Lifting You Up?

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:27:00 GMT

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

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Looking for Leads in All the Wrong Places

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:07:00 GMT

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

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

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:29:00 GMT

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?

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

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:08:00 GMT

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.

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Is Network Marketing the Career for You? Risk

Dr Robin Rushlo's Blog — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:03:00 GMT

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

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