Ted McMahan

I Attended Max International Summer Leadership Summit In Frisco TX

2008-08-01T14:18:00.001-05:00

I drove down to Frisco Texas last Sunday evening to attend the Summer Leadership Summit of Max International, which was being held on Monday, July 28.

It was an extremely powerful event. I was quite amazed! The doors opened at 8:30 am...the room was packed! Imagine 350 - 400 people showing up for an all day long event on a Monday.

These were not full-time Network Marketers. The vast majority, 85-90%, were what I call real world people (people with full time jobs & family's). In fact when they asked for a show of hands of those who had not been involved in Network Marketing before, most of the room raised their hands.

Just more evidence of the fact that Network Marketing has finally come of age, and is being recognized by the masses as a viable method of owning your own business and attaining the Freedom, so many desire and are looking for.

Max Founders; Fred Ninow, Greg Fullerton, and Steven K Scott addressed the group. Each sharing their own vision of where they intend to take Max International as a company, and why they chose to become involved in the Network Marketing Industry. Believe me, these guy's are truly visionaries, and have a track record of accomplishing the Goals they set.

Key members of the Corporate Staff were also brought in; Craig Case, President of Max International, spoke on Core Values of the Company. While Mike Larkin, VP of International Expansion, shared plans for opening countries such as Japan, and Australia.

I am truly blown away by the fact, that this type of Management team exists in a company which just finished it's 17th month of existence. Just more evidence of their deep pockets, and ability to attract the right people from the start.

Keith Craft, was the Key Note Speaker of the day. Keith is a Max International Affiliate, he is a much sought after Motivational Speaker, and has shared the stage with some of the most recognizable names in the world. His talk was on the importance of "Alignments". How the people you Align yourself with determines your success. Very Powerful!

Several of the Top Field Leaders also took the stage, and had tremendous information to share. It was an awesome event...I came away very glad that I had made the investment of both the time and money to get myself there.

If you are presented with the opportunity to attend a event such as this...All I can say is "Do Not Miss It! Do what ever it take to get yourself there! You will not regret it, in fact most stories that you will hear about Network Marketer's who hit the big time...generally launched their Network Marketing Career off of an event just like this one! It is very hard to express their importance to your Future.

Emerging Trends In The Wellness and The Network Marketing Industries Are Creating A Perfect Storm Of Opportunity!

2008-05-31T14:04:00.004-05:00

The Wellness Industry has become the Hottest Trend in the world today. Primarily due to the aging Baby Boomer's, who now entering or nearing retirement with more money to spend than any generation ever in history.

These Boomer's are not contend to just retire into solitude, they plan to do more, and to Look and Feel better than any group before them, and they are spending lot's of money to insure that they look and feel Great.

This trend has driven the Wellness Industry from $200 Billion in 2002, to $500 Billion in 2005. By the year 2012 Wellness will have exceeded $2 Trillion annually, placing it neck-in-neck with Health Care, Personal Computers, and Food as the Biggest Industries in the world.

This emerging trend coupled with the growth trend in Network Marketing (Direct Sales, MLM, Multi-level) is creating more new Millionaires faster than ever before. These new Millionaires who earn their fortunes in Wellness are the fastest emerging minority in the world today.

Watch the following video to see what World Renown Economist, Paul Zane Pilser, has to say about this "Perfect Storm Of Opportunity."

You can position yourself in front of this "Perfect Storm Of Opportunity", Today by teaming up with the fastest growing team in Max International.

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Steve K Scott Shares Max International Vision, Part 1

2008-05-30T21:56:00.004-05:00

Part 1...Steven K Scott founder of Max International details his 30 year search for Breakthrough Products, his introduction to Dr Robert Keller, Glutathione, and Max GXL's composition patent.

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Steve K Scott Shares Max International Vision, Part 2

2008-05-30T21:34:00.007-05:00

In this Part 2 video Steve Scott, Founder of Max International...

Discusses his personal experience and belief in Max GXL
Why he chose Network Marketing as the distribution method for their Flagship Product "Max GXL" and additional breakthrough products of the future.
Guthey-Renker's Involvement in Max
Why Max International destined to be next Running Giant in Network Marketing Industry

Just Returned From Dallas, Met With Max International Founder Steven K Scott

2008-05-28T11:05:00.011-05:00

Over Memorial Day Weekend I was invited to the home of our Friend's, Rick and Michelle Teague. On Sunday evening Max International Founder Steve Scott, who happened to be in town because of a scheduled TV appearance promoting his new book "The Greatest Word's Ever Spoken", came by and spent several hours with us at Rick and Michelle's home.

It was an incredible evening! If you are not familiar with who Steven K Scott is, he is a Best Selling Author, he founded American Telecast, where he pioneered the Television Infomercial, and most recently co-founded Max International.

Over the course of the evening, Steve spoke with with us about many things, following are some of the most notable topics which I wanted to share;

How his passion for delivering the word about Max GXL (Max Internationals Flag Ship Product, and Glutathione Accelerator), inspired him to call his partners in American Telecast, and after 23 years retire from the company he had built, and give back Million's of Dollars in stock to be distributed to junior partners.

The recently completed Double Blind Placebo Crossover Clinical Trials which Max International had performed by a Major Independent University Testing Facility on Max GXL. Although many of the details cannot be disclosed yet. Steve shared that they did show an increase of Glutathione levels by up to 250% by all who take Max GXL.

Clinical Trial results are to be published in the July 2008 issue of The American Medical Journals, Journal On Anti Aging.

Major new Product Introduction coming on June 19 (only 3 weeks away)! Max WLX (Maximum Weight Loss Accelerator)! Developed by the University of Minnesota, and Clinical Trials conducted by University of Connecticut, Max WLX has 3 US patents, documented Fat Loss of 17 pounds in 28 days. Anybody want some help looking better in your swimsuit this summer?

His Plans for achieving the goal of having Max International become the first American Company in history to achieve $1 Billion in annual sales in their 4th year. The use of Television Infomercials, and the softening market effects of their use in building a Max business.

All in all, it was a very exciting evening, and Steve is a very captivating individual. I am certain that all the goals which he has set for Max International (although they may sound lofty), will be achieved.

If you are a Network Marketing Leader and would like to see why I am so excited, visit my contact page, I will get more information into your hands right away. I can get you flown into Max International to meet with the Founders and Corporate staff. If you have earned over $5,000 in a month over the last 3 years, I can get your airfare, room, limo service, and meals all taken care of.

Always Overdeliver

2008-05-06T16:46:00.002-05:00

As a network marketer is it Okay to make big promises? I believe that it is, in fact I believe that, at times it is necessary to make big promises in order to keep our offer interesting enough to capture the attention of our audience.

That being said. Once you have made the big promises, you must do everything necessary to overdeliver on those promises. Remember you have created an expectation in the mind of your customer, partner, or business prospect, it now becomes your responsibility to WOW them with your service or product. By this I mean, it is not good enough to just fulfill their expectation's. We as marketers must always Overdeliver on the promises we have made.

I view this as being one of the biggest challenges in Network Marketing today. The Internet is filled with the offers of unscrupulous marketers promising unrealistic incomes, and instant riches. While the unknowing business opportunity seeker seems all to willing to buy into their hype and big promises, only to be let down in the end by promises that were under delivered.

As a result they become skeptical and reluctant to believe anything that we as marketers have to say. Understandably so, we must first earn their trust, and build the relationship by doing everything that we say we will and more. Overdeliver!

My personal business philosophy has always been; Better to underpromise and overdeliver, than to overpromise and underdeliver! The surest way to destroy your relationships is by overpromising, and not being able to perform up to the expectations you have created.

See what Seth Godwin has to say on this topic. His Blog Post titled "Four Words" is right on topic with our discussion here.

Seth's Blog: Four words

"Mindset" A Very Important Component In Your Success

2008-05-01T11:02:00.006-05:00

No matter whether, "You Think You Can" or "You Think You Can Not" achieve success in network marketing...You are correct!

Your Mindset plays such a key role in determining your success, that if you truly believe you can accomplish your Goals, you will always find a way. Likewise, if you believe that you can't accomplish something you will always find an excuse for your failure.

Another way of saying it is; Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude!

I was talking with a friend just the other day (we will call her Rhonda). Rhonda's background is in journalism, she was an on air news reporter with a TV station in a major metropolitan area.

Now a stay at home Mom, Rhonda was looking for something to do, and joined her first network marketing company just a little over a year ago now. In less than nine months she had joined two different companies, and earned little to no income with either.

In the conversation we were having, I had shared with Rhonda the benefits of what I believe to be the Hottest Opportunity in Network Marketing in the past several years. Her comment to me was, "that sounds really good but, Gee! I just don't think that I am cut out for Network Marketing."

Was Rhonda correct? Absolutely...Yes!

Why? Her "Mindset" and Belief System! If she does not believe that she can be successful, it does not matter how good the opportunity is, she simply will not succeed with it. No matter whether she believed she can, or she believes she can not. She is correct!

Work on your own Mindset. Build your own Belief System. Maintain and protect your Attitude, because no matter whether you think you can, or think you can not be successful in Network Marketing. You are absolutely Right!

Learn From The Mistakes Other Have Made

2008-04-29T16:32:00.003-05:00

Several years ago I went through a period where I became very frustrated with the Network Marketing Industry in general. The whole industry just seemed to me to be upside down, and as a result I made the decision to leave the business.

At that time, I even made the statement that I would never do it again! I was so serious about that statement, that I threw away all my name lists, contact records, genealogy report's, and deleted my contact management program from my computer.

Big Mistake! I was out of the Industry for a period of less than two years, when an opportunity came along that really got me fired up. I spent days digging through boxes, drawers, and closets looking for my old lists, and contacts, all to no avail. They were simply no where to be found, my wife finally reminded me what I had done with them.

I had spent years building those relationships, and in one moment of utter frustration, I had thrown them all away. Obviously, some of them I had maintained at least some sort of minimal contact with, but literally 100's if not 1000's of names were gone.

Today, I can't believe that I could have been so stupid. The only real value that we as Marketers have to the Network Marketing Industry is our Contacts and Relationships.

You can learn from my mistake. Never, Never get rid of you contact database, or lead list. You never know when Something To Good To Be True might come along stare you in the eyes!

Secret's To Success In MLM, Network Marketing

2008-04-17T08:14:00.008-05:00

Napoleon Hill invested 25 years of research in collaboration with the more than 500 distinguished people of great wealth. His powerful success philosophy as strong and insightful today as when it was first published in 1937 – Evolved from interviews with Henry Ford, George Eastman, Theodore Roosevelt, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, to name a few.

The principles that Hill uncovered were all necessary to achieve great success. And like that of a recipe, all the ingredients need to be present to achieve the desired result with your Network Marketing Business.

Have you ever asked yourself what it is about some people that makes them so successful? What do they know that I don’t know? What is their recipe for success that has enabled them to rise above the crowd?

We all have natural talents, abilities, and other mental resources. We all know you must go the extra mile to get what we want. Some argue that top athletes or entrepreneurs have exceptional gifts. Perhaps some do, but most winners are people with ordinary talents who know how to apply them in extraordinary ways.

The successes of this world have simply incorporated the following key principals: Belief, Commitment, Contribution, Duplication, Goals, Knowledge, Leadership, Partnership, Personal Growth, Taking Action. If you ask a million dollar earner for just one key to true success, they normally will pick one of these principles.

The key to our success is our total belief and passion for the business we have chosen. If you have that, people can’t help but see that you really know what you’re talking about. Just seeing your confidence and excitement will interest them. The strength of your conviction will draw people to you. Remember, you will achieve only what you believe – no less, no more.

Commitment is our pledge to do whatever it takes to get the job done – no matter what! Commitment is the opposite of convenience. This business is 80 percent “why” and 20 percent “how”. If you can find out a strong enough “why” with a person they become self motivated. They can do the business for themselves and they’ll have a reason to find out “how”.

Contribution is the reason some people get into Network Marketing. And it is why many, many more stick around. The key to success is not what you want. It’s helping people get what they want. You have a responsibility to people to respect and nurture their dreams and goals in this business… Putting the other person first before yourself.

In Network Marketing, it is impossible to succeed all by yourself… Duplication is required for your success. Duplication is making an identical copy of an original. Reproduce and repeat over and over again down the line. In our business, mastery comes from duplication – sticking with a system and applying the fundamentals until you see the results you want.

Goals provide direction for your efforts and a measuring stick for our progress. With clear and compelling goals, you have something to strive for and a focus for your actions. You can never learn too much! You’ve probably heard it said ‘knowledge is power’, but is it really? How powerful is having knowledge of something and doing nothing with it. It’s very important to keep learning about our business, because this is a profession that continues to evolve.

It’s obvious that a leader is one who leads – but how? Leadership is front-wheel drive. To lead means to show the way by going ahead of someone else - - pulling instead of pushing. Leaders guide, direct and support their teams. Leaders understand their attention is not on themselves. It’s on the people in their organizations. A leader has integrity and a leader is congruent. Focus on developing leaders, because you never know who could become your next leader.

We say, “you’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself”, because it’s impossible to succeed all alone in our business - - which is perhaps the most relationship dependent business on the planet. And at its highest level, relationship evolves into Partnership like the union you find in a fine marriage. Birds of a feather flock together because they are going in the same direction. That is the essence of partnership between the upline and the downline, the company and the field, there must be pro-active, equal partnerships for your business to succeed. Your partners are your allies. Colleagues are champions. They are associates and, at best, your friends.

The majority of top distributors agree that one thing is responsible for their achievements, Personal Growth and Development. In this person-to-person business, nothing is more fundamental than personal growth. Your business will only grow as much as you do. So your commitment to continuously engage in self-improvement for yourself and your people – is the cornerstone of all your future success. In order to grow yourself, you first have to know yourself. That’s where you start. Where does it end? It doesn’t. Personal growth is a life long learning process – one you practice every single day. Your success in Network Marketing will be a correlate function of the degree to which you’re willing to spend time on personal development.

Consistent, persistent activity is the key… Activity leads to productivity. We call it “little victories everyday”. Plan your work but more importantly, work your plan. Your DMO – Daily Method of Operation should include sharing the products and opportunity everyday… Taking Action is required to get anything accomplished. Your business opportunity is what you make it. Taking specific actions everyday and sticking to it no matter what is paramount to your success.

Everything begins with a powerful Vision. Vision is a mental picture of all the achievements you aspire to. If you get good at articulating your vision, out of that flows your enthusiasm and excitement. Understand that your success depends on your ability to clearly express yourself – by helping people learn to share the “Big Picture”, the future or vision for Max.

Good luck as you continue a record April!

Rick & Michelle Teague

Rick Teague is a million dollar earner, and 24 year veteran of Network Marketing, MLM, Multi-Level, Direct Sales. Rick is a double degreed attorney and leads the fastest growing team in Max International.

What Is All The Buzz About Max International

2008-04-09T23:02:00.005-05:00

Max International is a Network Marketing Company located in Salt Lake City, UT. They just passed through their 14th month of doing business.

I am told that Max completed their 1st Million Dollar Sales month in November 2007, and that each month since sales have increased, totaling $20 Million their first year. Particularly interesting since November & December are typically the slowest month's of the year in MLM Sales. Equally Impressive is the fact that some of the most successful companies to launch in recent years only did $5 to $10 Million in their first year of business.

Max International's owner's have stellar track records, reputations, and financial resources. Steven K Scott and Guthy-Rinker, are the two Biggest Names in TV Infomercials, as well Greg Fullerton who was a founder of Franklin Covey.

You are sure to be familiar with some of Steven K Scott's Infomercials on TV, "The Total Fitness Gym" featuring Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley, or "Deal A Meal" staring Richard Simmons. Steve is also a 3 time best selling author, his most recent book being "The Richest Man Who Ever Lived...King Solomon's Secrets To Success, Wealth, And Happiness".

Guthy-Renker is responsible for the Pro-Activ Skin Care Line featuring Jessica Simpson and their company generates $1.5 Billion annual sales. It is almost impossible to turn on a television set today without seeing a Guthy-Renker Infomercial.

Max International's first product MaxGXL is one of very few non-pharmaceuticals to have been granted a composition patent. Their science in developing this product is clinically proven and backed by double blind, placebo controlled trials.

Max International has developed a state-of-the-art Compensation Plan. They included key components for Immediate, Residual, and Wealth Building Income, with No generational breakaways.

The company's plan is to utilize the experience, and knowledge of Steven Scott and Guthey-Renker to start producing and broadcasting TV Infomercial with a well known and trusted star promoting the Max Opportunity and Products perhaps as early as 4th quarter 2008 or 1st quarter 2009.

The softening effect that this type of Television Ad Campaign will have in the marketplace should be enough to excite any marketer. It also, will lend a lot of credibility to the Distributors of Max International, in addition to the product sales and leads which will be generated

This is going to be an interesting company to watch, and very possibly may be the next Network Marketing Company to achieve Legendary Status.

The 4 Corner Stones To Success In Network Marketing (and Life)!

2008-04-05T06:36:00.004-05:00

Network Marketing is an extremely powerful business model for anyone who;Has a burning desire to be be their own Boss, Dreams of owning their own Business, Is committed to taking control of their Financial Future!

A Network Marketing Business requires a very small financial investment compared to other new business start up's. Generally speaking anywhere from $300 to $700 to get started, sometimes a little more or even a little less, depending on the company you choose. A monthly marketing budget of $100 to $300 will put you in good shape. Your marketing Budget is needed to cover things such as, product samples, literature, advertising. phone, training, etc.

I Know...I Know...We have all read all of those ad's on the the Internet, Promising if we buy their eBook and sign up in their New Business System, they will build it for us. We do basically nothing and, we will Earn $10,000 monthly right out of the gate for doing little or nothing. If it was that simple don't you think that everyone would be doing it, and if so what kind of opportunity would exist for us?

To insure your Success in Network Marketing you must Master The Basics, I refer to them as The 4 Corner Stones To Success!

Vision

Have an achievable vision. Know where you are starting from. Have your ending point 2 to 5 years from now firmly in mind. In the middle know how you are going to get there. Have a Plan!

Time

Plan time for building your Business. If the only time you put into building your business is your throw away time. Your Business will never amount to much!

Effort

In order to succeed in any business, it takes effort. Consistent Action Over Time! If you want to be earning 6 figures in 2-3 years, you will have to put in the consistent effort to reach that Goal.

Discipline

Self discipline to keep you going through the challenges which come up. The Discipline to develop the character of a Leader.

In order for your business to succeed you will need all four of these Corner Stones firmly in place. Without any one of them it will eventually fail.

Considering A Home Business, Direct Sales, Network Marketing, Multi-Level Business?

2008-03-30T16:36:00.017-05:00

Chances are pretty good...That is you have found your way to this website, one or more of the following statements apply to you.

Dissatisfied with your current job?
Tired of answering to a Boss?
No longer willing to just get by, paycheck to paycheck?
Needing to Supplement your current Household Income by an extra few $100 a month?
Just been downsized by your current Employer?
Nearing Retirement, and realized that Social Security isn't going to be enough?
Credit Card Debt...getting you down and looking for a way to pay them off?
Sick and Tired of being Sick and Tired?

If you find that one or more of the above describes You, starting your own Home Based Network Marketing Business has proven to be a Affordable & Practical Solution for myself and many other's just like you.

There are several catch phrases used today to refer to our Industry. Direct Sales, Multilevel Marketing, MLM, Personal Referral Marketing, Home Base Marketing, etc. All of these basically mean the same thing, Network Marketing!

My purpose here is to provide information to guide you in not only making an informed decision, but to assist in avoiding the many Scams which exist today on the Internet. With that in mind, following is a brief synopsis's of what to consider in making your decision.

Get Passionate

The First Step is to Identify what kind of Product or Service you can really get Passionate about. Just about anything you can imagine, is marketed through Direct Sales these day's. So, find a Product you can wrap your heart around, and Get Passionate About It. Become a user of the Product yourself and get Passionate!

Companies Reputation

The next step is to make sure the Company, your looking at is Reputable. Have they been in business for at least a year or more? Who are the Companies Founders, and what is their experience level?

Look For A Unique Product

The next thing that I suggest looking at is the companies Product's. Is their Product Unique, or just another me too type of product? Are the companies products Patented? What is the Companies plans as far as Future New Product Introductions.

A Very Important Factor

In Evaluating Any Business Opportunity, of course is the Compensation Plan! The first thing that You would want to know is...Are you paid only on your own sales, or can you leverage your earning potential from the sales of others. It is important to have a general understanding of how the Comp Plan works, and when Commissions are paid.

Tools and Support

Is there a built in Support System for new people just getting started to plug into? Most Reputable Network Marketing Companies provide things such as a Personalized Website, Back Office Tracking, Training, Conference Calls, and professionally designed Marketing Materials.

Upline or Line of Sponsorship

This important aspect is one which is very often over looked, and can be vital to your Ultimate Success or Failure. Is your sponsor Experienced, Knowledgeable and Willing to share information? Will they be available to help build your business when needed?

If It Looks To Good To Be True

It Probably Is! However armed with the above information you are on the right track to identifying and joining the right company for You!

Is The "Marketing" Missing In Network Marketing?

2008-03-24T22:20:00.009-05:00

Think about this for a moment. A new person makes the decision to join a Network Marketing, or Direct Sales Business.

At this point they are at their most excited point about starting their new business. They look to their Sponsor or Upline for instruction.

"Okay, I'm in! Now what's next"?

In response, they are instructed to make a list of at least 100 of their closest friends and family, prioritize the list and start with the most successful, then begin contacting them.

Oh! When you contact them be brief...don't say too much, and try not to answer any questions. Just get them to agree to LOOK! Then get them on the phone for a 3-way call with Upline, your upline will lend the credibility you are lacking.

Bottom line! Most simply will not do this. Why? Because it is too far outside their comfort zone, and they simply do not wish to subject their Friends and Family to what they perceive is a high pressure situation. Although, in reality if conducted properly; the infamous 3-way call is not high pressure at all. In fact it is truly is the most effective way I personally have found to build the business.

But perception becomes reality, and as a result, many quit before they ever have a chance to get started.

Is there a better way? Network Marketing is a Business and it must be treated as a Business in order to achieve the success we desire. We must show every new person who joins us the "Marketing Techniques" and "Marketing Strategies" which will assist them in identifying their Target Market.

We must do all that we can to guide them to the information which they need to build their Marketing Skills, and increase their odds of Success.

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Employ Yourself

2008-03-24T09:41:00.007-05:00

One of the largest obstacles standing between the Success or Failure of a Network Marketing Distributor is their ability to Employ Themselves or Become Their Own Boss.

It is amazing, yet true, that some people will do unbelievable things on their job for a Boss who, most times, they don't even like. In return for the ability to live paycheck to paycheck.

Yet when it comes to their own Business and the potential to completely Change Their Future and Earn A Possible Fortune, they either do or do not do things which would get them fired on their job.

Everyday we continually make simple decisions, "to do" or "not to do" things with no immediate consequence either way. The right actions do not result in immediate success, and the wrong actions do result in immediate failure.

However, the effect of each will compound over time and eventually determine our ultimate success or failure. Jim Rohn calls this "the subtlety of success and failure".

Another important factor in learning to employ yourself is developing a "No Matter What Attitude". In other words, do not allow the Boss to accept the excuses the Employee tries to present.

Life happens to all of us, and although some excuses or distractions are more serious than others, all excuses are equal if they get in the way of achieving your Goals.

Opportunity does not wait for the perfect time to knock, and is never built on convenience, but it does reward those who are resolved to succeed "no matter what!"

Just because there is no one watching over your shoulder to make sure you are taking the correct action, don't be fooled into thinking it doesn't matter.

Everything matters! Learn to employ yourself by consistently and persistently applying these principles and watch your business soar!

One Of The Most Appealing Aspects of Network Marketing

2008-03-19T13:28:00.005-05:00

One of the most appealing aspects of Network Marketing in my view is the terrific Motivational Material which an individual is exposed to. I know of no other Industry where so much emphasis is placed on the importance of feeding your Mind and Spirit with positive, motivational thoughts.

Over the years I have had the opportunity to meet, and work with many of the Top Speaker in the Field of Motivation and Sales Training. People like Jim Rohn, Brian Tracey, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Tom Hopkins, to name a few. One of my favorite's is Denis Waitley.

A friend recently sent me an Article written by Denis. As I read the article, I was so struck by the power of a single idea, that I decided to post the Article to my Blog so that you too might enjoy it.

"The Thread Of A Dream"
An Article by Denis Waitley

When I was researching the history of the building of the Brooklyn Bridge as a major illustration for the ideas of success and motivation, I became engrossed with the story of how the first bridge was built over Niagara Falls. You see, to build a bridge over a giant gorge, first you have to get a line over the canyon, from one side to the other. Easier said than done at Niagara Falls.

The engineers couldn't cross the falls in a boat to take the line from one side to the other because the boat would go over the falls. And the airplane hadn't been invented yet. The distance was also way beyond the bow-and-arrow range, which had been a common method at the time of getting the first line across to build a bridge.

The designing engineer, Charles Ellet, pondered the question until he came up with a revolutionary idea. He decided that, while solving the problem, he would also have some fun and generate some publicity for the project. Ellet sponsored a kite flying contest and offered five dollars to the first person who could fly a kite across the gorge and let it go low enough to the ground for someone to be able to grab the string. In 1849, five dollars was a prize similar to a small lottery today. The boy who won the price relished his accomplishment until his death, nearly 80 years later.

It all began with an idea and one thin kite string. The kite string was used to pull a cord across, then a line, then a rope. Next came an iron-wire cable and then steel cables, until a structure strong enough to build a suspension bridge was in place.

I'm struck by how that string is like a single thought. The more vivid and clear the thought, and the more you come back to it, the stronger it becomes - like the string to the rope to a cable. Each time you rethink it, dwell on it, or layer it with other thoughts, you are strengthening the structure on which to build your idea, like building a bridge over Niagara Falls.

But unlike a kite, there is no string attached to how high and how far your goals may take you. They are limited only by the power of your imagination and the strength of your desire.

Denis Waitley
Motivational Speaker

A Product Which I Use and Recommend

2008-03-18T20:15:00.013-05:00

Have you ever felt that you were just running out of gas about mid-afternoon? You know...that feeling that just comes over you, where you feel all of your energy has been drained, and you want a short power nap!

Have you experienced the glare of lights in your night vision? Those little star bursts that appear around the lights of an approaching vehicle when driving at night.

Do you ever feel that your mental focus and clarity is not what it should be? That feeling of frustration due to lack of concentration.

These are all things which I was experiencing in my own life less than 4 months ago. I had resolved myself to the fact that this was all just part of the natural process of aging and that I was going to have to get used to it. Much to my surprise I found that this was not the case...that in fact these little malady's could be changed.

A friend sent me a sample of a new product to try, it is called MaxGXL. He sent enough for one person to take a twice daily dose for 5 weeks, or two people 2 1/2 weeks each. All he asked was that I take it as directed and report back to him my experience. Both my wife and myself decided that we had nothing to lose, and we would take it.

I was very surprised when within a very short period of time after taking my first pack (3 capsules in a cellophane package) I felt re-energized. This was not a feeling like a caffeine high or what I have felt after drinking a Red Bull (or similar energy drink)...not at all, it was just a real feeling of well being and energy.

I called Rick that evening to report my experience and ask a little more about what this stuff is and what it does. He told me that the name MaxGXL is an acronym for Maximum Glutathione Accelerator. I had never heard of glutathione and did not know what it was. He explained briefly that it is a substance produced naturally in the body and it is required by every cell in the body in order to function properly.

Vickie and I continued to take MaxGXL which Rick had sent to us, and by the two week point we realized that we were going to be out in less than a week. Vickie insisted that I call him and get some more on the way, as she did not want to run out!

We have now been taking Max for just under 16 weeks and we have both seen vast improvement in our overall health and well being.

Following are some of the benefits we have received:

Increased Energy...no longer feel the need to catch a quick power nap in the afternoon.

Improved Visual Clarity...My Eye Doc had informed me last April that I was beginning to form cataracts, I am anxious to see what he says about them on my annual check up next month.

Vastly Improved Mental Focus...Fewer Senior Moments

Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome...for Vickie, has completely vanished. She was extremely uncomfortable because of this condition.

Improved Sleep...Both of us sleeping all night and remembering our dreams, rather that waking several times a night. Awake feeling rested and refreshed.

Improved Breathing...Much less wheezing and coughing.

Fewer Aches and Pains...Generally just Feeling Better, a Real Sense of Well Being.

“This product, in my opinion, represents the single most important breakthrough in health that we will witness in my life time, and this product will revolutionize, change and transform the practice of medicine world wide and make Dr Robert Keller more famous than Jonas Salk who created the polio vaccine.” John Nelson MD, Immediate Past (159th) President American Medical Association, speaking about MaxGXL

This is an Incredible Product and I will continue to take it the rest of my Life. I recommend it to everyone who cares about slowing the process of aging, or maintaining and improving their own health.

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What Is Network Marketing?

2008-03-18T11:03:00.005-05:00

Have you ever wished that there was a way of taking control of your Financial Future, and thought about Network Marketing as a possible solution, but avoided it because you didn't understand what it is?

So, What Is Network Marketing?

Network Marketing is a business model for the distribution of products and/or services. People Grouping together to reach other people, thereby bypassing the traditional distribution method, of advertising, warehousing, jobbers, and wholesalers.

The people who join a Network Marketing Company are referred to as Independent Distributor, Associates, Affiliates, Consultants, etc., because they do not have a direct relationship with Company as employees. They become Independent Business Owner, each building their own business.

The most unique feature of The Network Marketing Business Model is that it offers a Recruitment Process. This process allows the Independent Affiliate to build an organization of other Independent Affiliates to market the Companies Products and Services. Allowing Affiliates to be compensated on the efforts of their organization, rather than just their own sales. This creates true leverage of ones time.

The biggest advantage of owning a Network Marketing Business vs Traditional Business is the Investment Level required to start your Business. To get started in a Network Marketing Business generally requires as little as $50 for the Distributor Starter Kit, plus from $300 to $700 to get your Product Inventory and Marketing Materials. Compare this to the investment of 10's of $1000's to start a Franchise business.

The Small or Home Based Business Owner has much less liability with a Network Marketing Business. The Company takes care of all of the Research and Development of new Products. They provide all of the Billing and Products shipment. They take care of sending out the weekly and monthly Commission Checks. They produce Product Brochures and Marketing Materials. They Provide website Development, and Internet Presence, Training and Support.

Network Marketing is an All Volunteer Organization. Therefore it is all about the Relationship's. Network Marketing is a Relationship Business...whether those relationships are existing or from prospecting, Success comes to those who help other to Succeed! In Network Marketing the structure is; One of People pulling each other up, not pushing each other down.

By it's very nature Network Marketing is designed to be a Part Time Endeavor. It generally does not provide Full Time Income right out of the gate. Yes, I know we have all heard the stories, and many are true. However there is generally another story behind the story! Just remember, if it sounds too good to be true...it generally is. I believe that Network Marketing can provide a Part Time Income of $1000 - $2000 per month. You must treat it like a Business, and commit 8-15 hours per week to Building your Business.

Think of it as a progression, starting from where you are today and working your way to where you want to be in 2 to 5 years. Network Marketing provides a vehicle that can get you there.

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What Interested Me About Network Marketing

2008-03-11T15:33:00.016-05:00

In my 1st post, "What made network marketing so appealing to me", you probably got the idea that the money was the thing that got me involved in Network Marketing! But that was not really the case! The Most Appealing Thing About Network Marketing for me as it turned out was really something entirely different.

Initially the potential to make money in Network Marketing, was probably the carrot that got me to take a serious look. However, once I took a closer look and investigated the industry, I found a number of things which were of far greater interest to me.

The opportunity to work with excited motivated individuals. People who really have a burning desire to do more and achieve more than just spend the rest of their lives in an 8 hour a day job.

The ability to work with people of my own choosing. In other words, if I didn't particularly enjoy being around someone...I don't invite to into my business network.

The ability to work from my home, and Control My Own Destiny. When I awake in the morning, I have my coffee, and when I'm ready to go to work...I walk a few feet down the hall to my Home Office.

I can work in my shorts and tennis shoes. No one on the other end of the phone knows but what I'm setting in a fancy suite of offices somewhere.

If I want to take time off to do something with my family, or go take the dog for a walk, there is no one who tells me I can't.

The opportunity to Develop and Learn Personally. Network Marketing as a whole is all about Personal Growth and Personal Development. I have witnessed changes in people in this business, that before NWM, I would have never believed to be possible.

In a single word, "What Interested Me The Most About Network Marketing?"

Independence!

The Personal Independence to work with like minded people...
The Personal Independence to work where and when I choose, with no Boss or employees...
The personal Independence to leverage myself with a business of duplication...
The Personal Independence to create an Residual Income.

You see it is not about the money, it's about the Independence that the money gives to me and my family. The ability to control my own destiny!

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Mission Statement

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Purpose:

To help people achieve all that they can, and empower them to turn their dreams into reality.

Credo:

I genuinely care about people, and strive to build a business that makes a difference in the lives of others.

I believe that people can improve the course of their lives by living by the truth; therefore I will search for, live by, and teach correct principles.

I believe in the principle of Free Enterprise, and that people should be compensated well for their efforts.

I believe in the principle of Win-Win, and that business relationships should be mutually beneficial to all of the parties involved.

I believe in honesty and telling the truth.

I believe in having fun and living life to it's fullest.

One of my Favorite Quotes; "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." Jackie Robinson, Major League Baseball Player

Make A Commitment

2008-03-06T19:03:00.009-06:00

In the early days of my Network Marketing career, I was frequently asked; How is it that I made it in Network Marketing for such an extended time period, when so many others were quitting or failing?

The answer to that question was then, and still is easy! "I made a commitment to myself". You see the day that I joined that very first company, I committed to myself that I would be there ONE YEAR later. That no matter what obstacles were thrown in my path, no matter who else quit, no matter what I had to learn...I would be there 12 months from that date!

Were there times that I felt like quitting? You bet there were. My sponsor John quit. I went upline and found someone who would work with me. My team quit...I started over. I was confronted with other obstacles. I moved around them! Quitting was not an option for me, I had made a promise to myself. Persistence is the Key!

The act of making that commitment, or goal if you will, had allowed me the time to get through some of the learning curve I faced. It also caused me to develop some new skills which I had not possessed before. It allowed me to build confidence in my abilities as a NETWORK MARKETER. Without that seemingly small commitment, I surely would have failed.

If I could share only thing with a person who is just getting started or considering direct sales, or Network Marketing it would be this; Set a ONE YEAR Goal to still be there, make income a part of the Goal. Figure out how much you want to earn from your new business in that first year. Break the income down into Benchmarks of first 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, 9 months. And, finally back it up with commitment and action. Persistent and consistent ACTION!

Commitment is doing the thing you said you’d do long after the mood you said it in has passed! (p.52 of Robert Kiyosaki’s The Business School)

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About Me

2008-03-05T17:11:00.000-06:00

Hi Ted here, I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with my beautiful partner in life and wife of 25 years Vickie, and our schnauzer Abbey. I have 3 children, and 4 grand children.

My business career began in the Building Materials Distribution business, where a partner and myself built a very successful business. I served as the Vice President and General Manager of that company.

After 22 years in that business, I just burned out (perhaps you might relate). I left the company I had built, sold my home, and the plan was to move to mountains of Colorado. I wanted to take some time and decide what I wanted to do with the rest of my life.

We were in the final stages of making the move to CO, when I was contacted by a very close business associate asking me to meet for coffee. Little did I know at the time that he would be presenting me with a Network Marketing Opportunity. Out of respect for my friend I listened. Much to my surprise I loved the whole concept...It made perfect sense to me!

So long story short, in 1993 I began a new career in Network Marketing.

What Made Network Marketing So Appealing To Me?

2008-03-04T21:19:00.010-06:00

I've been asked this question more times than I care to remember over the past 15 years. As a matter of fact it was in March 1993 that my friend John from Tulsa called and asked me to meet him for coffee. As I mentioned in the "about me" the last thing which I would have expected was that he planned on showing me a Network Marketing Company.

John was well aware that I had just left a 22 year business career, and a very nice 6 figure income. Also, that I had no immediate plans for future employment, and that I was going to have some spare time on my hands for a while. So why not take a shot at me, right?

What I saw in his presentation was a product that I recognized had some real sizzle to it. It was not available through traditional retail stores. I knew immediately that it was very demonstrable, and that if people saw this product they would want it.

My biggest question...Can we make a decent profit from marketing it? Now this is where he really knocked my socks off! John showed that not only could we make a nice wholesale to retail profit, that we could also leverage our efforts by building a team of marketers to works with us.

I realized that from this team building concept the income could become very significant, and over time would become a truly passive income stream. I liked what I saw enough that on my drive back home I made a stop at the local library and checked out a few books on Network Marketing, and the Multi-Level Industry. This was just the beginning of my love affair with network marketing.

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