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Who’s Fault Is It?
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OK, I went on a little bit of a rant, but I had to get this off my chest. It’s short, but to the point.
Thanks,
Shecky
How To Be Successful In Network Marketing
Posted by: | CommentsThe advantages of network marketing are numerous. You can create many revenue streams, make residual income, sell great products, and connect with some terrific people.
But let’s face it…what gets people interested in network marketing, can be boiled down to one word: LIFESTYLE. Yeah, that elusive concept that gets us all drooling. Trips, cars, swimming pools, philanthropic activities, and overall CONTROL over our lives.
But is it possible for the average person to achieve this? Well, statistically speaking, it’s not. Most people that start off with great intentions, never get to the point where they are making a living, let alone achieve their ultimate lifestyle.
Why is this? The hard reality is that the average person is not willing to work hard enough or long enough to achieve what they say they want.
For the few that will make it, it only comes down to 4 cornerstones…
1. Mindset – Without proper mindset, it doesn’t matter what business you are in. Believe in yourself. Read books, go to seminars, avoid the news. Put good stuff in your brain and your heart every day. Apply what you are absorbing.
2. Training – Learn from the best. Get a mentor. Find a system that has good training. Again, apply what you are learning. Take a little at a time, and be patient with yourself.
3. Systems – All successful business people have systems in place .
They have ways to learn, generate leads, brand themselves, and daily action plans. The system that I use is really helping people to be successful in network marketing because it brings in ALL of the 4 cornerstones.
4. Action – Without daily consistent action, you will never be successful in network marketing and as a result, you will not be able to experience the advantages of network marketing. If you want to get other people interested in network marketing, be active. Get your mind right, get trained, use a good system, and TAKE ACTION!
Through action comes knowledge
Through knowledge comes growth
Through growth comes relationships
Through relationships come recognition
Through recognition comes results
Through results comes wealth
Through wealth comes lifestyle.
It doesn’t happen overnight, but if you align yourself with the right people, it can happen efficiently. To learn how to be effective in all 4 areas, go to
I will see you there!
Best,
Shecky
No Excuses Summit Review And Testimonial
Posted by: | CommentsOn the weekend of July 9-11, 2010, 900 (yes nine HUNDRED) of the top Internet Network Marketers converged on The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas to make history.
The event was hosted by Raymond Fong and Fernando Ceballos, two of the top SEO experts in the world. They were able to convince the top marketing experts in the industry to come together just for one weekend, for a no-holds-barred training, mindset, and networking event the likes of which will never be seen again.
The talent and energy in that room was incredible. In a word….electric! I made so many new friends, rekindled friendships with others, and connected with so many powerful people. The No Excuses Seminar was just that. A chance to learn from the best, and realize that anyone can be successful, if they just apply the knowledge….no excuses!
Do not ever underestimate the power of live events. Aside from the incredible training, they are a way to greatly accelerate your growth.
I have no idea if there will be another event like this. But, if there is….don’t miss it. NO EXCUSES!
To your success,
Shecky
Is Twitter Dead?
Posted by: | CommentsAbout a year ago, I got pretty involved in Twitter. I was meeting some really great people, networking and connecting. It was fun, and I was even getting leads from it. There was always some new course being offered, and new “twitter celebrities” were popping up all the time.
The active people on Twitter were also very good at policing things….too many marketing messages were frowned upon, and for the most part, things worked pretty well. There was a communication frenzy going on that was almost intoxicating.
Then, about 6 months ago, the bottom fell out. The cat was out of the bag. Many pseudo-marketers looked at it as a forum for blasting their messages. People got onto Twitter in droves, and just started spamming the entire community. Twitter did ban a lot of offenders, but they simply could not keep up with the people who insisted on littering the community with blatant marketing messages.
Back in the “good old days,” I had about 3,500 followers. If I put out an article, or a thought-provoking post, I could get about 40-50 eyeballs on it in a 24 hour period. Now I have 23,000 followers, and I am a better marketer. I am putting out better quality material. And now, I am lucky if I get 1-2 looking at my posts.
For most of the people who’ve been following me on Twitter, you’ve noticed (or have you?) that I don’t spend as much time on Twitter anymore. I find it much more difficult to make real connections, as there is so much litter to wade through. So, I now do most of my networking on Facebook.
I recently UNfriended (yes, UN) about 4,000 people on Facebook, just to get back to a manageable number of people that I was really connecting with. It has proven to be a really good move for me. I am now really connecting with the people that I really want to get to know. Isn’t that what Social Media is all about?
So, is Twitter dead? You tell me.
Shecky
I Got Choked Up During The SuperBowl
Posted by: | CommentsOK, it’s not what you’re thinking. Sure, it was great to see the underdog win, and I’m very happy for the city of New Orleans, but let’s face it…the commercials are usually better than the game.
In this case, it was Google’s commercial. Yes, Google. That behemoth that we all love to hate. So, did Google waste millions airing this commercial?
So incredibly simple, so incredibly powerful. And here’s the best part: You and I can make videos just like this, on our own computers! Did you see actors? No. Did you see any fancy graphics? No. Just compelling music that stirs your emotions. Simple. Effective. STELLAR marketing.
Do you agree?
Shecky
How To Write Content, Or…What’s In A Fortune Cookie?
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the biggest challenges we marketers face is how to write content. Providing good useful content for our subscribers, prospects, and community at large is not always easy. To be sure, many of us nag ourselves, saying “gee, I’d better make a new video, or write another article.” That pressure can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.
What has worked for me is to take things from your daily life. I’ve learned to find lessons in the little things. Here’s an example…
The other day, I was enjoying a nice healthy stir-fry at one of my favorite local hangouts. And although I try not to eat the fortune cookie, I ALWAYS open one up, and read what’s inside. Here’s what my fortune said:
“The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.”
I thought about this for a moment, and found it to be very profound. So many of us have incredible advantages over other people in the world. We have food, money, shelter, and of course LITERACY. We can read, digest, learn and improve ourselves. This is a HUGE advantage over a person who was never taught to read.
I came away from this with two lessons…
First, we should never squander our literacy. If we can read, we should. As Jim Rohn would say “It isn’t what the book costs; it’s what it will cost if you don’t read it.”
Second, finding content is easy, if you are open and aware. If you want to figure out how to write content, look for lessons in your everyday events. Life is more interesting and meaningful when you strive to learn something from everything you do. You never know, you may find a great topic in your next fortune cookie!
Best,
Shecky
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Posted by: | CommentsWow…I had some great feedback on the video I made the other day. It was so much fun, I figured I’d do another!
Happy Holidays!
Shecky
Review of “The Shack” by William P. Young
Posted by: | CommentsThis book made an indelible imprint on my soul. It will do the same for you. I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy and read it. Here’s a chance to gain some major personal development by reading an engaging piece of fiction! Check it out…
Here’s a handly link to discounted used, new, and audio versions…
Happy Holidays!
Shecky
Tribute to Jim Rohn
Posted by: | CommentsThis past Saturday, on December 5th, Jim Rohn passed away. If you are not familiar with his work, Jim was truly one of the elder statesmen of the Personal Development industry. He was raised a poor farm-boy from Idaho, but by the time of his passing, he had impacted millions of people around the globe.
It was about 7 years ago that I was re-introduced to the Network Marketing industry. My sponsor said, “If you’re going to be serious about this industry, you’re going to have to listen to Jim Rohn.” He gave me a recording of Jim talking about his philosophies of life, one of them being “The Lessons of the Seasons.” So, I listened…and listened…and listened…and listened.
Mr. Rohn had an amazing ability to take many of the complexities of life, and make them seem simple. I have since purchased many boxed sets Read More→
