There are two types of income in the world, but only one will give you the freedom to "own your life". The first type of income is linear income, trading your time for money. Most people work for a living. If they don't work they don't get paid. The school bus driver gets paid when he drives a bus. When his shift ends, he stops getting paid. A surgeon gets paid when she performs surgery, but when she goes home she doesn't get paid.
Now this just may open your eyes…even though the surgeon gets paid a lot more money than the bus driver, they are both in the same boat. They both are trading their time for money. They receive income when they work…that's linear income. When they stop working their income stops.
The second type of income is the secret income of multi-millionaires. It's a lot different than linear income. It's called "royalty income". It's also known as passive, recurring or residual income. "Royalty income" is the secret to creating true wealth.
Royalty income usually refers to regular payments you may receive if you have published a book or any creative work that remains in distribution. For example, Elvis Presley wrote numerous hit songs, and now his daughter Lisa Marie collects a "royalty check" from the record company when his songs are played on the radio or downloaded from iTunes. She doesn't have to write any hit songs because her father did the work right one time. That's "royalty income".
Now imagine if you had a million dollars in your savings account and you knew exactly how to invest your money without losing it all. You did the work right one time and today you'd collect a dividend check of $5,000 every month. Even after you quit your job you would still make money. That's "royalty income".
I don't know about you, but this gets me really excited. This is exactly the type of income that I want in my life. I could do what I want, when I want, and with whom I want. I could give more time and money to charities of my choice.
Now you may be thinking that you're not a writer or singer…you have no special talents like Elvis. Well there is good news for people like you and me with little talent. Yes, there is hope! There is another way to develop royalty income. It's called network marketing. You can learn step-by-step how to create "royalty income" from a few hundred dollars a month to well over $10,000 per month by downloading Michael Dlouhy's free e-book Success in 10 Steps.
Now you know the secret income of multi-millionaires and the good new is you can be one of them.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
Success in 10 Steps Free E-book
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
How Can You Create Team Staying Power?
Would it be okay if your network marketing team had "staying power"…the ability to keep working the business over a long period of time? What is it that keeps people going? My friend and mentor Michael Dlouhy says, "It's not goals. It's not money either. It's your WHY that will keep you going."
"My WHY"…my purpose is to sow seeds of love, patience, encouragement, faith, hope, trust and prosperity. I am here to love, encourage, and inspire others to live with passion: to give my time, money and knowledge to help others find their God given purpose so they can live their life with enthusiasm; to be an effective leader and help others become all they were created to be…fruitful, successful, profitable, rewarding, and rich!
My why is to be the best sister, friend, leader and mentor that I can possibly be: to love, serve, and spend quality time with my family, friends, and clients. I persistently seek truth, wisdom, counsel and knowledge so I can give sound instruction to others. My why is to make a positive impact on as many peoples lives as I can while I'm here on this earth.
Crafting Your Why
There are two types of people: those who know their purpose and live with passion, and those who don't know their purpose (their why) and continue to live in mediocrity.
What’s your Why? Everyone needs motivation to get up in the morning, and it has to be very strong. What motivates you? What makes you so happy that you get goose-bumps?
If you can’t close your eyes and clearly see your Why, then now is the time to get clarity.
Begin crafting your why by reflecting on the three major areas of your life…
Personal: What are your values, what is important to you, what do you cherish about your life, how do you want to be remembered?
Relationships: What type of friend, son, daughter, wife, husband, brother, sister, mother, father, aunt, uncle are you?
Freedom: What degree of freedom do you want and what will you do with your freedom?
To create your team "staying power" download Michael Dlouhy's free e-book Success in 10 Steps. Most people who download and read this e-book find out their lack of success in building a strong team with "staying power" is not their fault, but some just never take the time to read it and continue to struggle in building a successful business. When you read this e-book you will become a part of a mastermind group that will help you create team "staying power".
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
"My WHY"…my purpose is to sow seeds of love, patience, encouragement, faith, hope, trust and prosperity. I am here to love, encourage, and inspire others to live with passion: to give my time, money and knowledge to help others find their God given purpose so they can live their life with enthusiasm; to be an effective leader and help others become all they were created to be…fruitful, successful, profitable, rewarding, and rich!
My why is to be the best sister, friend, leader and mentor that I can possibly be: to love, serve, and spend quality time with my family, friends, and clients. I persistently seek truth, wisdom, counsel and knowledge so I can give sound instruction to others. My why is to make a positive impact on as many peoples lives as I can while I'm here on this earth.
Crafting Your Why
There are two types of people: those who know their purpose and live with passion, and those who don't know their purpose (their why) and continue to live in mediocrity.
What’s your Why? Everyone needs motivation to get up in the morning, and it has to be very strong. What motivates you? What makes you so happy that you get goose-bumps?
If you can’t close your eyes and clearly see your Why, then now is the time to get clarity.
Begin crafting your why by reflecting on the three major areas of your life…
Personal: What are your values, what is important to you, what do you cherish about your life, how do you want to be remembered?
Relationships: What type of friend, son, daughter, wife, husband, brother, sister, mother, father, aunt, uncle are you?
Freedom: What degree of freedom do you want and what will you do with your freedom?
To create your team "staying power" download Michael Dlouhy's free e-book Success in 10 Steps. Most people who download and read this e-book find out their lack of success in building a strong team with "staying power" is not their fault, but some just never take the time to read it and continue to struggle in building a successful business. When you read this e-book you will become a part of a mastermind group that will help you create team "staying power".
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Pentacle Leadership – What Is It?
"If you're attempting to build a home business, you need solid Pentacle Leadership for success. Find a Mentor. You must have a mentor to be a mentor. You want a mastermind group of like-minded people who want YOU to succeed. You want up-line support available when you need it.
Pentacle Leadership means Michael mentoring Don, Don mentoring Irma, Irma mentoring Lidie, Lidie mentoring Diane and the people Diane will mentor is endless. THIS type of leadership creates your mastermind group.
Want to make a Million Dollars?
Mastermind with Millionaires!
If you want to make $30,000 a year, then mastermind with people who make $30,000 a year.
Consider this VERY carefully: For most people, their yearly income is the average of their 5 closest friends.
Do YOUR 5 closest friends have what you want? If not, why would you EVER listen to their opinions on business?
Say you want to invest in real estate. Would you ask the person who rents a home? Or the person with 27 homes, 16 townhouses, 2 farms, one in Oklahoma, one in Texas, and 27 commercial properties?
To build a business, why on earth would you listen to people who've never done it? You've got to evaluate who you take advice from.
Want success? Then you'd better get your action plan from successful people?"
This was taken directly from Success in 10 Steps - chapter one, by Michael Dlouhy.
Now you might be thinking "How do I develop this line of Pentacle Leadership?" Your first step is to download Success in 10 Steps e-book and plug into our Mentoring for Free mastermind group. Most people who read this e-book get excited because they found a mentor and mastermind group of like-minded people who want them to succeed. But some just never take the time to read it and continue to struggle because they listen to the opinion of those who have never built a successful network marketing business.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor with a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
Pentacle Leadership means Michael mentoring Don, Don mentoring Irma, Irma mentoring Lidie, Lidie mentoring Diane and the people Diane will mentor is endless. THIS type of leadership creates your mastermind group.
Want to make a Million Dollars?
Mastermind with Millionaires!
If you want to make $30,000 a year, then mastermind with people who make $30,000 a year.
Consider this VERY carefully: For most people, their yearly income is the average of their 5 closest friends.
Do YOUR 5 closest friends have what you want? If not, why would you EVER listen to their opinions on business?
Say you want to invest in real estate. Would you ask the person who rents a home? Or the person with 27 homes, 16 townhouses, 2 farms, one in Oklahoma, one in Texas, and 27 commercial properties?
To build a business, why on earth would you listen to people who've never done it? You've got to evaluate who you take advice from.
Want success? Then you'd better get your action plan from successful people?"
This was taken directly from Success in 10 Steps - chapter one, by Michael Dlouhy.
Now you might be thinking "How do I develop this line of Pentacle Leadership?" Your first step is to download Success in 10 Steps e-book and plug into our Mentoring for Free mastermind group. Most people who read this e-book get excited because they found a mentor and mastermind group of like-minded people who want them to succeed. But some just never take the time to read it and continue to struggle because they listen to the opinion of those who have never built a successful network marketing business.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor with a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Are You True to Yourself?
To be a leader you need followers, and to have followers you must have their confidence. Thus the highest quality for a leader is undeniably integrity. Integrity builds trust.
Leaders must live by a higher standard than their followers. They must take responsibility...accept the position of being accountable to their followers. Respectable leaders make choices that are best for others when another choice would benefit them. They are quick to recognize others for their efforts and contributions to the success of the team or organization. The measure of a leader's real character is what he would do if he would never be found out.
If you are sincere it's visible in everything you do. Likewise, if you are insincere, people will eventually see it. You can't cover it up. John C Maxwell said, "No one can fool all of the people all of the time. Each of us, eventually, is recognized for exactly what we are – not what we appear to be."
Ann Landers said, "People of integrity expect to be believed. They also know time will prove them right and are willing to wait." Integrity is the result of self-discipline, respectability, and the decision to act honesty in all situations.
To keep your integrity intact, use the following poem ("Am I True to Myself?" by Edgar Guest) as a "mirror test" to evaluate how you are doing.
Are you true to yourself?
Are you true to your mentor?
Are you true to your followers?
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
Leaders must live by a higher standard than their followers. They must take responsibility...accept the position of being accountable to their followers. Respectable leaders make choices that are best for others when another choice would benefit them. They are quick to recognize others for their efforts and contributions to the success of the team or organization. The measure of a leader's real character is what he would do if he would never be found out.
If you are sincere it's visible in everything you do. Likewise, if you are insincere, people will eventually see it. You can't cover it up. John C Maxwell said, "No one can fool all of the people all of the time. Each of us, eventually, is recognized for exactly what we are – not what we appear to be."
Ann Landers said, "People of integrity expect to be believed. They also know time will prove them right and are willing to wait." Integrity is the result of self-discipline, respectability, and the decision to act honesty in all situations.
To keep your integrity intact, use the following poem ("Am I True to Myself?" by Edgar Guest) as a "mirror test" to evaluate how you are doing.
"I have to live with myself, and so
I want to be fit for myself to know,
I want to be able, as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye;
I don't want to stand, with the setting sun,
And I hate myself for things I have done.
I don't want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself, as I come and go,
Into thinking that nobody else will know
The kind of man I really am;
I don't want to dress up myself in sham.
I want to go out with my head erect,
I want to deserve all men's respect;
But here in the struggle for fame and pelf
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to look at myself and know
That I'm bluster and bluff and empty show.
I can never hide myself from me;
I see what others may never see;
I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself, and so,
Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free."
I want to be fit for myself to know,
I want to be able, as days go by,
Always to look myself straight in the eye;
I don't want to stand, with the setting sun,
And I hate myself for things I have done.
I don't want to keep on a closet shelf
A lot of secrets about myself,
And fool myself, as I come and go,
Into thinking that nobody else will know
The kind of man I really am;
I don't want to dress up myself in sham.
I want to go out with my head erect,
I want to deserve all men's respect;
But here in the struggle for fame and pelf
I want to be able to like myself.
I don't want to look at myself and know
That I'm bluster and bluff and empty show.
I can never hide myself from me;
I see what others may never see;
I know what others may never know,
I never can fool myself, and so,
Whatever happens, I want to be
Self-respecting and conscience free."
Are you true to yourself?
Are you true to your mentor?
Are you true to your followers?
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
In the World of Network Marketing
A team is invaluable to the development of your strengths and skills to be successful in the world of network marketing. As professional network marketers and leaders, our primary responsibility is to help our team members discover and develop their particular talents. This means that we often must see and believe in others exceptional ability before they can believe in themselves. It is our responsibility to hold the image of excellence up to our teammates until they can see it for themselves.
In my network-marketing world I am a member of a team of people who understand that success is much more than prestige and financial wealth…people who want to make a difference in the world…to make a contribution that extends beyond themselves. It is not about each one individually, but the team as a whole and the power of a “master-mind” group. Each team member is able to create financial advantages when all are willing to lend their sincere support to the whole team in the spirit of harmony and cooperation.
What does your network-marketing world look like? Are you able to call anyone on your team for help, no matter up-line, down-line, or side-line? Does everyone on your team freely offer you advice and assistance to develop your abilities so you can be the leader you were created to be?
Now I ask you, would you like to be a part of a master mind team where each team member is willing to help you in whatever area you need help in, no matter what company you are with? If your answer is yes then all you have to do is download our free e-book Success in 10 Steps and of course read it. Most people who download and read this e-book find themselves swept on to success, but some just never take the time to read it and continue in the whirlwind of frustration.
Success in 10 Steps e-book is the key to understanding how you can put yourself in the best position for success in your network marketing business. It is the first step to belonging to a master-mind group whose only agenda is to help you become the leader you were created to be. And you don't even have to pay a dime to belong!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
In my network-marketing world I am a member of a team of people who understand that success is much more than prestige and financial wealth…people who want to make a difference in the world…to make a contribution that extends beyond themselves. It is not about each one individually, but the team as a whole and the power of a “master-mind” group. Each team member is able to create financial advantages when all are willing to lend their sincere support to the whole team in the spirit of harmony and cooperation.
What does your network-marketing world look like? Are you able to call anyone on your team for help, no matter up-line, down-line, or side-line? Does everyone on your team freely offer you advice and assistance to develop your abilities so you can be the leader you were created to be?
Now I ask you, would you like to be a part of a master mind team where each team member is willing to help you in whatever area you need help in, no matter what company you are with? If your answer is yes then all you have to do is download our free e-book Success in 10 Steps and of course read it. Most people who download and read this e-book find themselves swept on to success, but some just never take the time to read it and continue in the whirlwind of frustration.
Success in 10 Steps e-book is the key to understanding how you can put yourself in the best position for success in your network marketing business. It is the first step to belonging to a master-mind group whose only agenda is to help you become the leader you were created to be. And you don't even have to pay a dime to belong!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Network Marketers Addicted to a Smorgasbord of Opportunities
Are you one of the many network marketers who are addicted to a “smorgasbord” of MLM opportunities? Have you fallen into the trap of believing that you need multiple streams of income to only end up with multiple streams of outgo?
Michael Dlouhy, author of Success in 10 Steps, says…
“When you promote a smorgasbord of opportunities you undermine your network. When you try to appeal to everybody with your multiple streams of products and services, smart people will not take you seriously. And why should they? You have no identity in their mind.
Result?
No trust. No loyalty. No network.
Your people are easy targets for some narrowly focused networkers.
You waste your time searching for more opportunities to create your multiple streams.
But loss of focus = loss of power.”
How can you do justice to your MLM business if your attention is divided between two or more companies? When you divide your attention between two or more opportunities you set yourself up for failure. So isn’t it much better to choose the right opportunity and focus on just that one?
I encourage you to stop wasting your time on searching for more opportunities. Find just one "Five Pillars" MLM company that profits you and your family and put your full attention on building it…build it once… build it strong…so that it will stand the pressure of time and be there for your children.
To read more about what Michael Dlouhy says about multiple streams of income download his free e-book Success in 10 Steps.
To your success!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servants Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Michael Dlouhy, author of Success in 10 Steps, says…
“When you promote a smorgasbord of opportunities you undermine your network. When you try to appeal to everybody with your multiple streams of products and services, smart people will not take you seriously. And why should they? You have no identity in their mind.
Result?
No trust. No loyalty. No network.
Your people are easy targets for some narrowly focused networkers.
You waste your time searching for more opportunities to create your multiple streams.
But loss of focus = loss of power.”
How can you do justice to your MLM business if your attention is divided between two or more companies? When you divide your attention between two or more opportunities you set yourself up for failure. So isn’t it much better to choose the right opportunity and focus on just that one?
I encourage you to stop wasting your time on searching for more opportunities. Find just one "Five Pillars" MLM company that profits you and your family and put your full attention on building it…build it once… build it strong…so that it will stand the pressure of time and be there for your children.
To read more about what Michael Dlouhy says about multiple streams of income download his free e-book Success in 10 Steps.
To your success!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servants Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
What is a Professional Network Marketer?
First let me explain to you what professional network marketers are not. They are not the "heavy hitters" who make illegal income claims, the "scam artists" who are only interested in making a fast buck. They do not tell you that network marketing is a sales business or a numbers game. "Heavy hitters" teach people to recruit, recruit and recruit. Recruiters don't know the "WHY" of the people they sponsor. They get them in the business and you never hear from them again.
Professional network marketers doe not make illegal income claims to entice people to join them in their business. They take a genuine interest in the people they sponsor. They get to know what their dreams are; what motivates them; what is important to them. The truth is that network marketing is a teaching and mentoring business. It is about people, their goals and dreams. Professional network marketers know they need to become a mentor with a "servant's heart" to have long-term success.
Professional network marketers are educated on how to evaluate a network marketing company. The first thing that they do is read the company's contract. They look for key phrases such as "the company reserves the right to terminate this agreement, and all associated agreements (including, without limitation, the marketing incentive programs), upon 30 days written notice, with or without cause." If there is anything in the contract about termination without cause they go no further.
The second thing they look at is the compensation plan; can the average person make money? They look to see how many people, distributors, associates, (whatever the company calls them) do they need to generate the volume that will bring them their desired monthly income.
Professional network marketers remove themselves from the emotion of the deal, the product, services, or whatever the opportunity that is being offered. They look at it objectively…how are they going to build the business; who's their customer; are people buying it because of the business opportunity; do they receive something of value when they join the company?
There is much more to being a professional network marketer. To learn more download Success in 10 Steps free e-book and get plugged into the free training that goes along with it. Most people who read the e-book learn how they can build a profitable business, but some continue to be frustrated.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Professional network marketers doe not make illegal income claims to entice people to join them in their business. They take a genuine interest in the people they sponsor. They get to know what their dreams are; what motivates them; what is important to them. The truth is that network marketing is a teaching and mentoring business. It is about people, their goals and dreams. Professional network marketers know they need to become a mentor with a "servant's heart" to have long-term success.
Professional network marketers are educated on how to evaluate a network marketing company. The first thing that they do is read the company's contract. They look for key phrases such as "the company reserves the right to terminate this agreement, and all associated agreements (including, without limitation, the marketing incentive programs), upon 30 days written notice, with or without cause." If there is anything in the contract about termination without cause they go no further.
The second thing they look at is the compensation plan; can the average person make money? They look to see how many people, distributors, associates, (whatever the company calls them) do they need to generate the volume that will bring them their desired monthly income.
Professional network marketers remove themselves from the emotion of the deal, the product, services, or whatever the opportunity that is being offered. They look at it objectively…how are they going to build the business; who's their customer; are people buying it because of the business opportunity; do they receive something of value when they join the company?
There is much more to being a professional network marketer. To learn more download Success in 10 Steps free e-book and get plugged into the free training that goes along with it. Most people who read the e-book learn how they can build a profitable business, but some continue to be frustrated.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
How to Escape "The Chasing Trap" in Your Network Marketing Business
Most network marketers have fallen into "the chasing trap" in their network marketing business. What exactly is "the chasing trap"? It is when you want more for your prospects than they want for themselves. It is when you keep thinking or saying to yourself, "If I could only make them understand what I have to offer, then they will own their life". You chase them around trying to convince them that your opportunity and/or products are the "greatest thing since sliced bread".
Getting caught up in "the chasing trap" only leads to frustration and weariness. It will never help you achieve your goals. If you are in this trap you are not alone for most network marketers have experienced this. We all have wondered why they just don't get it or how can we make them understand. Most of us have spent hours emailing, calling and chasing them down to no avail.
To escape "the chasing trap" your first commitment MUST be to your people, NOT to your personal profit. Look at network marketing as a relationship game, not a sales business. Get to know your prospect and what they want. When you put other people's desires before your personal gain then trust and loyalty develop. Ask yourself "WHY" should your prospects choose you over all the other home business options. Your job is to make an impression that they will never forget that puts you head and shoulders above your competition.
Spend your time with those who want your help: the ones who raise their hand. Stop chasing those who really don't want to help themselves and you will soon have a team of self-sufficient, highly motivated, successful people in your network marketing business.
Take the first step now to escape "the chasing trap" and download Success in 10 Steps free e-book. Learn to put YOUR focused advantage into a few words to create a lasting impression. This e-book will give you tips and strategies that will elevate you above your competition.
Be the Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
Getting caught up in "the chasing trap" only leads to frustration and weariness. It will never help you achieve your goals. If you are in this trap you are not alone for most network marketers have experienced this. We all have wondered why they just don't get it or how can we make them understand. Most of us have spent hours emailing, calling and chasing them down to no avail.
To escape "the chasing trap" your first commitment MUST be to your people, NOT to your personal profit. Look at network marketing as a relationship game, not a sales business. Get to know your prospect and what they want. When you put other people's desires before your personal gain then trust and loyalty develop. Ask yourself "WHY" should your prospects choose you over all the other home business options. Your job is to make an impression that they will never forget that puts you head and shoulders above your competition.
Spend your time with those who want your help: the ones who raise their hand. Stop chasing those who really don't want to help themselves and you will soon have a team of self-sufficient, highly motivated, successful people in your network marketing business.
Take the first step now to escape "the chasing trap" and download Success in 10 Steps free e-book. Learn to put YOUR focused advantage into a few words to create a lasting impression. This e-book will give you tips and strategies that will elevate you above your competition.
Be the Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
lidiegray@gmail.com
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Newsflash: Could This Happen to You?
This newsflash just came to my attention and I am shocked! This is an actual letter that was sent from the desk of the CEO of a network marketing company to its distributors on May 1, 2009. The name of the company is changed to protect the innocent. This is a must read for network marketers because it could happen to you.
Beginning of Newsflash
I would like to take a few moments to express my sincere and deep gratitude for your loyalty and support over the years. Company XYZ has always held and will continue to hold a large part of my heart.
Due to economic issues at this time, it has come to my realization that we are no longer able to offer the network marketing compensation model for our distributor family. It is with deep regret that I am announcing effective May 1, 2009 that we will suspend the enrollment of new distributors into our current compensation models and only pay commissions for any Fast Start Retail orders and/or distributor re-orders according to the existing compensation models of each respective company. All commissions for April 2009 (including Retail Fast Starts) will be processed by June 15, 2009 to allow for our generous return policy to process. Commissions for May 2009 will be processed by July 15, 2009 at our current compensation model of each existing company.
I realize that we need to take the lessons of this sour economy to heart and offer a true opportunity to any individual to earn a few hundred extra dollars or more per month on the simple philosophy of offering great products to individual consumers. Therefore, prior to June 1st 2009, I look forward to offering an opportunity to our current distributor base to continue marketing Company XYZ products through an affiliate/direct sales model that will pay one level of commission. This program is similar to the already successful distribution program through the Company XYZ retail compensation, but will allow us greater flexibility in meeting the financial decision needs of our consumer while allowing the continued financial gain of our distributor base.
I realize many of you may have questions and concerns, but please keep in mind that my goal is to keep you fully aware of any and all issues moving forward. I personally look forward to making our affiliate/direct sales program available to you on June 1st that allows any individual to earn income from the sale of products alone. Stay tuned for more information regarding that program.
Thank you for your patience and support.
End of Newsflash
I shouldn't be surprised because my friend and mentor, Michael Dlouhy, told me this happens often in the network marketing industry when Pillar No. 1 (Company Management with Integrity & MLM Experience) is missing. Do you see what has happened here? The dedicated distributors who worked to build a business with this network marketing company will no longer receive the residual income they worked so hard to create. The company on the other hand gets to keep all the customers that their loyal distributors introduced to them. This company's loyalty does not lie with the distributors. It's motto is "company first; distributors last." If, however, they had any sense of loyalty to their distributors, the ones who built their customer database, this would never happen.
How would you feel if you received this newsflash? Even better, how would you like to make sure this never happens to you? Yes, you can avoid this. How? By accepting the network marketing education and training that my team and I offer. This generic information can save you from receiving a newsflash like this.
Arm yourself with the truth and know what to look for in a network marketing company. Start your network marketing education today by downloading Success in 10 Steps. It's absolutely free!
Be The Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader with a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
Beginning of Newsflash
I would like to take a few moments to express my sincere and deep gratitude for your loyalty and support over the years. Company XYZ has always held and will continue to hold a large part of my heart.
Due to economic issues at this time, it has come to my realization that we are no longer able to offer the network marketing compensation model for our distributor family. It is with deep regret that I am announcing effective May 1, 2009 that we will suspend the enrollment of new distributors into our current compensation models and only pay commissions for any Fast Start Retail orders and/or distributor re-orders according to the existing compensation models of each respective company. All commissions for April 2009 (including Retail Fast Starts) will be processed by June 15, 2009 to allow for our generous return policy to process. Commissions for May 2009 will be processed by July 15, 2009 at our current compensation model of each existing company.
I realize that we need to take the lessons of this sour economy to heart and offer a true opportunity to any individual to earn a few hundred extra dollars or more per month on the simple philosophy of offering great products to individual consumers. Therefore, prior to June 1st 2009, I look forward to offering an opportunity to our current distributor base to continue marketing Company XYZ products through an affiliate/direct sales model that will pay one level of commission. This program is similar to the already successful distribution program through the Company XYZ retail compensation, but will allow us greater flexibility in meeting the financial decision needs of our consumer while allowing the continued financial gain of our distributor base.
I realize many of you may have questions and concerns, but please keep in mind that my goal is to keep you fully aware of any and all issues moving forward. I personally look forward to making our affiliate/direct sales program available to you on June 1st that allows any individual to earn income from the sale of products alone. Stay tuned for more information regarding that program.
Thank you for your patience and support.
End of Newsflash
I shouldn't be surprised because my friend and mentor, Michael Dlouhy, told me this happens often in the network marketing industry when Pillar No. 1 (Company Management with Integrity & MLM Experience) is missing. Do you see what has happened here? The dedicated distributors who worked to build a business with this network marketing company will no longer receive the residual income they worked so hard to create. The company on the other hand gets to keep all the customers that their loyal distributors introduced to them. This company's loyalty does not lie with the distributors. It's motto is "company first; distributors last." If, however, they had any sense of loyalty to their distributors, the ones who built their customer database, this would never happen.
How would you feel if you received this newsflash? Even better, how would you like to make sure this never happens to you? Yes, you can avoid this. How? By accepting the network marketing education and training that my team and I offer. This generic information can save you from receiving a newsflash like this.
Arm yourself with the truth and know what to look for in a network marketing company. Start your network marketing education today by downloading Success in 10 Steps. It's absolutely free!
Be The Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader with a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
"One Song Can Change Your Life"
"One song can change your life" just as it did for Shaheen Jafargholi, 12 year old singer from Whales. This is a great life lesson on telling the "truth". We all have experienced the disappointment that young Shaheen did when Simon stopped him from singing and told him that he got it all wrong. Shaheen was given another chance to sing the "right song that changed his life".
It takes a coach and mentor to tell you the truth when you don't want to hear it, just as Shaheen didn't want to hear that the song he chose to sing was not the right song for him. When Simon (the mentor) stopped him and told him the truth, Shaheen immediately made the decision to perform another song that "changed his life".
Just as the "right song" changed a young boy's life, so can the "right five pillars company" and the "right system" change your network marketing business. You can't build your business by yourself. You need the right system and team to help you every step of the way.
If you want to take your network marketing business to the next level and work with a team of "true mentors" then download Success in 10 Steps free e-book. Most network marketers who read this e-book have discovered the power of making a decision to choose the "right song", but some just stay frustrated because they don't want to hear the truth.
Be the leader you were created to be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
It takes a coach and mentor to tell you the truth when you don't want to hear it, just as Shaheen didn't want to hear that the song he chose to sing was not the right song for him. When Simon (the mentor) stopped him and told him the truth, Shaheen immediately made the decision to perform another song that "changed his life".
Just as the "right song" changed a young boy's life, so can the "right five pillars company" and the "right system" change your network marketing business. You can't build your business by yourself. You need the right system and team to help you every step of the way.
If you want to take your network marketing business to the next level and work with a team of "true mentors" then download Success in 10 Steps free e-book. Most network marketers who read this e-book have discovered the power of making a decision to choose the "right song", but some just stay frustrated because they don't want to hear the truth.
Be the leader you were created to be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Network Marketing Booms When Recession Hits the Economy
According to Rod Cook there is good news for the network marketing industry in times of recession. He says, "When recession hits, those with any intelligence are going to scramble to find alternative sources of income. In their frantic searches, they are going to find that the best of all alternatives is Network Marketing."
I came across this article by Rod Cook and thought it would encourage all of us who are in network marketing as well as those who are looking for career alternatives.
WHEN RECESSION HITS THE ECONOMY, NETWORK MARKETING BOOMS
Warning: there a many legitimate MLM companies but there are also many pyramid schemes and scams. Become a MLM detective and do your homework before you join a company. Check out "Is This a Five Pillars Company" where you will learn the 5 things to look for in a network marketing company for your success as a distributor.
Be encouraged…we will get through this time of recession!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be
Lidie Gray
270-385-9885
If this information was helpful then download Success in 10 Steps free ebook for more information on network marketing tips and strategies to help you reach your business goals.
I came across this article by Rod Cook and thought it would encourage all of us who are in network marketing as well as those who are looking for career alternatives.
WHEN RECESSION HITS THE ECONOMY, NETWORK MARKETING BOOMS
Warning: there a many legitimate MLM companies but there are also many pyramid schemes and scams. Become a MLM detective and do your homework before you join a company. Check out "Is This a Five Pillars Company" where you will learn the 5 things to look for in a network marketing company for your success as a distributor.
Be encouraged…we will get through this time of recession!
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be
Lidie Gray
270-385-9885
If this information was helpful then download Success in 10 Steps free ebook for more information on network marketing tips and strategies to help you reach your business goals.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Network Marketers Attitude Dictates Your Performance
Attitude is an inward feeling expressed through physical posture, either conscious or unconscious, especially while interacting with others. Your facial expression and body language often reveal how you feel inwardly.
Attitudes are contagious. Have you noticed what happens to you when you are in the presence of someone whose expression reveals a negative attitude? Does it create a negative feeling in you? It does for me. On the other hand when someone greets you with a smile do you experience a lift in your emotions? I know I do.
What is happening on the inside of you affects what is happening around you. A hardened attitude will cause you to have a closed mind and dim future: whereas a loving, serving attitude is conducive to growth and a hopeful future.
Can you see how your attitude dictates your performance in your network marketing business? Think about it...is your attitude working for you or against you?
I like the way John C. Maxwell sums up "what is an attitude?" in his book The Winning Attitude...
"It is the 'advance man' of our true selves.
Its roots are inward but its fruit is outward.
It is our best friend or our worst enemy.
It is more honest and more consistent than our words.
It is an outward look based on past experiences.
It is a thing which draws people to us or repels them.
It is never content until it is expressed.
It is the librarian of our past.
It is the speaker of your present.
It is the prophet of our future."
What is your performance indicator as a result of your attitude? Is your attitude pointing you in the direction of success or failure in your network marketing business?
If you want to get your attitude pointed towards success then I suggest you read Michael Dlouhy's free E-book Success in 10 Steps. Most network marketers who read Success in 10 Steps get so excited when they find out that their lack of success is not their fault and their performance indicator starts to soar to the top.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
270-385-9885 (call anytime)
A Mentor with a Servant's Heart
Attitudes are contagious. Have you noticed what happens to you when you are in the presence of someone whose expression reveals a negative attitude? Does it create a negative feeling in you? It does for me. On the other hand when someone greets you with a smile do you experience a lift in your emotions? I know I do.
What is happening on the inside of you affects what is happening around you. A hardened attitude will cause you to have a closed mind and dim future: whereas a loving, serving attitude is conducive to growth and a hopeful future.
Can you see how your attitude dictates your performance in your network marketing business? Think about it...is your attitude working for you or against you?
I like the way John C. Maxwell sums up "what is an attitude?" in his book The Winning Attitude...
"It is the 'advance man' of our true selves.
Its roots are inward but its fruit is outward.
It is our best friend or our worst enemy.
It is more honest and more consistent than our words.
It is an outward look based on past experiences.
It is a thing which draws people to us or repels them.
It is never content until it is expressed.
It is the librarian of our past.
It is the speaker of your present.
It is the prophet of our future."
What is your performance indicator as a result of your attitude? Is your attitude pointing you in the direction of success or failure in your network marketing business?
If you want to get your attitude pointed towards success then I suggest you read Michael Dlouhy's free E-book Success in 10 Steps. Most network marketers who read Success in 10 Steps get so excited when they find out that their lack of success is not their fault and their performance indicator starts to soar to the top.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
270-385-9885 (call anytime)
A Mentor with a Servant's Heart
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