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George Madiou

Contributor to The Network Marketing Magazine across 20 publication years.

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column · October 2005

How we're Network Marketing TheNetworkMarketingMagazine.com

One of the things the Greatest Networker did was to develop the people he mentored into Greatest Networkers themselves. As our friend John Kalench taught, to do that, you must develop a belief in your company and products... belief in yourself... and an unshakable belief in th…

column · December 2005

Women, who needs them!

Because of this, there is no company out there where you cannot find great “women” stories... stories of success overcoming struggle, the persistence of hope and the fulfillment of freedom.

column · March 2006

Network Marketing… is it more than just luck?

Because the answer to your success lies within your hands and it starts with a decision AND action. Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan is more than just a slogan and luck has nothing to do with it.

column · September 2006

What is a magazine?

take and use what is pertinent for you, right now, and the rest will be available to you as you need it.

column · October 2007

Commitment to Your Business

Two of the fundamental keys to success are knowing your "why" and commitment to achieving it.

column · November 2007

Grateful

The weather had nothing to do with the state of gratitude that I felt in my heart!

column · February 2008

Duplication is About the Basics

Questioning and skilled listening will allow you to determine the personality type of the person you are working with.

column · May 2008

What is Your Personal Style?

We're not changing transmission oil or doing bookkeeping, we are interacting with people!

column · June 2008

Prospecting, for what?

Because they can fog a mirror, doesn’t necessarily qualify them as a GREAT prospect for you!

column · July 2008

Consistency

First one of the most important activities you must spend consistent time doing is to discover your core WHY, that all important, why are you doing this business.

column · September 2008

In the Trenches... Just Do It!

You need to shake it up. You need to begin and experience Getting Started . It doesn’t matter if you’re starting today or starting over after 4 years of false starts, it’s time to get started.

column · October 2008

The Chosen Road

Offering things we believe in to people we love.

column · January 2009

The Largest Network Marketing Community in the World

I know during economic down turns that network marketing always flourishes. I also know that those that engage and get into action tend to succeed and can succeed in a very big way.

column · February 2009

4 Ways to Success Through Relationship Building

When you listen to someone you are telling them, “You are important to me.” “What you are saying matters.” When a person experiences this, the relationship grows.

column · June 2009

A Mission Driven Business

Your business can not only be a mission driven business but I believe it must be driven by what your mission is.

column · August 2009

Giving

What is one of the best ways of helping yourself? Help others!

column · September 2009

3 Places to Get Great Coaching

That’s precisely the point, they got to where they are, not because they have all the answers but they have people around them to draw those answers out.

column · October 2009

3 Areas of Belief That Define My Life

There are 3 areas of beliefs that define my life. Belief in God, belief in myself, and belief in my relationships.

column · December 2009

3 Reasons to Build Your Business with Women

The facts bear out the reality, women grow the largest teams. Women have the biggest customer base. Women stick with their business longer than men.

column · March 2010

5 Advantages of Owning Your Own Home Based Business

As an adult, to be able to take orders from yourself and to be responsible to do what ever it takes to accomplish what is needed for the success of your business is the freedom to control your destiny.

column · April 2010

The Cornerstone of Effective Communication... Listening

The key, or as I like to put it, the cornerstone of effective communication is listening. Listening is truly a skill set that can be learned and mastered. It is a skill set that comes naturally but quickly can lose its effectiveness.

column · June 2010

3 Ways of Promoting Ourselves and Our Business

It is so rare today that someone would be focused upon anything but themselves, but looking away from yourself and focusing on the people you interact with, is the easiest and the most natural way for people to pay attention to you and your business.

column · July 2010

Managing your business, your time and your life

Without this road map to running your business, you react rather than act upon the important activities critical to the growth and stability of your business.

column · August 2010

1+1 Could Equal 3 or More

When does 1 + 1 = more than 2? It happens when you employ the power of joint venturing!

column · October 2010

5 Years Later

5 years later we are the largest publication of its kind in our industry.

column · December 2010

Art and Power of Persuasion vs. Manipulation

But the thing I heard from so many of the caretakers was something that I never realized and that was, today, woman are just as susceptible to heart problems as men.

column · January 2011

New Beginnings

New beginning begins in the 6 inches between your ears. You determine when, how and what this new beginning will look like.

column · February 2011

Commitment, It's All or Nothing

People with commitment can be committed to different things, work, career, family, God and many other things. The ones that are committed have a special intensity - they are not the ones that are just involved.

column · March 2011

Wealth – Financial or Otherwise

From the time you realize that you can purchase a candy bar as a kid, to the point in your life you recognize that you can earn money by doing something, wealth is a feeling that can inspire.

column · April 2011

Party Plan and Network Marketing

Those people who take control of their own economic future are going to be the one’s that survive the best.

column · May 2011

Vision, SEE Your Success

If you start with the thought of where you want to go or what you want to accomplish, it becomes much easier to get there, than just haphazardly hoping you will get to that point.

column · June 2011

My Ben Franklin

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article · July 2011

Prospecting Rules!

Prospecting is one of the most crucial activities for success in your business and now you can learn how to turn everyday random encounters into meaningful prospecting conversations.

column · September 2011

Business4Vets.org

Business4Vets.org opens up the option of business ownership for our military veterans through network marketing and direct sales opportunities. The unique success training system supplied by us and our Business Partners will give the vets a strategic advantage in their search…

column · October 2011

Is Training Really Necessary?

Success in life is tied to growth. If you’re not growing, you’re dying. Personal growth and professional growth is the key to this success. Growth comes from all kinds of training.

column · November 2011

Veteran's Day Everyday

You just said they are dedicated, they are focused... and guess what Jo Ann, that's what makes them such a great person to have in your organization.

column · January 2012

How are you marketing your business?

The lesson I learned from my professor years ago was if you want to succeed in your business, shout from the roof top and market your business.

technology · March 2012

Technology – Embrace It!

Technology opens you to a world of leverage. Leverage is that thing that makes you an equation that goes from 1 + 1= 2 to 1 + 1 = 5! It makes you more effective.

column · April 2012

The $400 Path to Success

If we are going to talk about reality, money must be in that mix in measuring success.

column · May 2012

Forget Heavy Hitters and Find Real Leaders!

The benefit that we have, is that in our business, most of us are in a business with a company with a game plan and people who can help us, and the people we introduce into our business.

column · July 2012

4 Important Points about Duplicating

First of all, can your team do what you do? The answer is yes AND no. It all depends on you defining what it is you are doing.

column · August 2012

What is Showing the Plan?

People want to know what's in it for me. How am I going to benefit from buying your product or service. Make it exciting, make it that the benefits are so unbelievable that they absolutely want to hear more and get what you have.

column · September 2012

Coaching and Being Coached

Now that we are adults, finding a coach to coach us, is a critical step we can make to place us on a path of success in our business.

feature · October 2012

MASTERMIND

Then I jumped onto the Internet bandwagon, back in 1997 when people didn't even know quite how to spell 'email' and 'Internet', because that's what I saw as the future. I was literally so into it that if Al Gore didn't claim he invented the Internet, it would be me.

column · October 2012

The Due Diligence System

The leveraged success of an organization revolves around systems that work.

column · November 2012

Listening

First of all it is an art, it’s not a science, there is not a set of formulas that dictate a successful listening session. It’s an art form because like a painter or a musician, it’s a skill set that becomes better and better the more it’s practiced.

column · January 2013

My Memory of Zig

It didn't matter if I were talking to recent graduates or speaking to hundreds of network marketing distributors or speaking one on one with someone who just wanted to find the secret of success in their business.  I found I could never go wrong quoting my friend Zig.

column · March 2013

Powerful Beginnings

The power starts with beginning! Yes begin. Without beginning, or starting into action, at most, it's just a dream.

technology · April 2013

The Power of Online Video

Today Priceless Possibilities has brought the networker's promotion to an all new level by combining a Lead Generation System with a Marketing Sales Funnel that allows you (or anyone in your group, even a brand new distributor) to articulate the excitement of your great compan…

feature · May 2013

Looking For Quality Leads?

No more lead brokers and lead salesman marking up the price or selling you poor quality leads.

column · May 2013

Free Lead System Forever

The single biggest problem our members have is getting leads. With Michael's Free Leads System Forever, you will not only be able to get an endless amount of leads, but these leads will not cost you!

column · June 2013

Multiple Streams of Income... Good or Bad?

The mass number of successful leaders, choose wisely the company they promote. They stick with their choice of company for the long term and make a real commitment for a 3 to 5 year period before they leave the company they chose.

column · July 2013

Education and Life Long Learning

Your value is proportionately equal to the value you give to others through what you know and what you do with what you know and with the people that you encounter.

column · August 2013

Global Wealth Building

With the advances of the internet, the entire world becomes like doing business in your neighborhood!

column · September 2013

The Network Marketing Entrepreneur

Few of us were taught how to become an entrepreneur. Starting your own business is an option as one of the best and most economical ways of being able to start an entrepreneurial life.

column · October 2013

The 11th Chair

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column · November 2013

Creating Culture

You are the culture of your company, that is if you choose to be.

column · December 2013

Economic Power of Women

Observe these 3 points in your company and see how you can incorporate some or all in your own business and become an economic power yourself.

column · February 2014

CUSTOMERS

In these 40 years the most successful business had the most customers.  I found that the most successful businesses were the ones that we put our customer FIRST!

technology · March 2014

Healthy Technology

If you feel the first signs of something wrong get checked out, don’t wait! Allow technology to help you grow your business and allow it to also possibly extend your life!

column · May 2014

10 of My Favorite Leadership Quotes

What are your 10 favorite quotes? If you don’t have them, start collecting them and absorb the wisdom of the greats.

column · July 2014

Is This What You Want Your Team to Do?

There are 2 very important things that we want a duplicate in our downline, the first is, who do I talk to and the second is what do we say to these people.

column · August 2014

My Great Opportunity

Become comfortable with one or more ways of letting people know about your great opportunity and be consistent on the number of people (even if it's only 1 each day that you share this with.)

column · September 2014

3 Ways to Be An Effective Coach

To become the best you can be in your business, being guided by one or more coaches will develop the skill sets for your success and the success of your team.

article · September 2007

Power from Empowerment

A good way to think of leadership is the process of freeing your team members to do the best work they possibly can.

column · September 2014

Coach and Be Coached

You can help your leaders improve WHAT they are doing in their business AND You can help your leaders develop and strengthen WHO they are at a core level.

article · October 2014

Winning at Any Cost

My Philosophy is, "If you put people first and learn the process, then the profit will come." The key to running a powerful and successful business is, to create customer loyalty.

article · October 2014

Life is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

It is pure and simple optimism: real enthusiasm for everything you do. And optimism is expecting the most favorable result from your own actions.

article · October 2014

Doing Beats Talking Every Time

"We believed it could be done, but you, Dick and Jeana, proved it and doing beats talking every time."

article · October 2014

Are You Winning?

The answer is yes to every question I have asked. You are winning today because you are in the game, striving to accomplish goals you have never achieved!

feature · January 2015

What is The Mission That Drives Your Business?

I’m not a politically correct kind of guy. Anyone who has followed my journey over the last 10 years in TheNetworkMarketingMagazine.com knows that there are two things that drive my business.

article · January 2015

January 2015 - Mission-Driven Business

Happy New Year! I'm often ask, "what is your mission that drives your business"? That is such a great question and that is why we want to start off this new year with this important subject.

column · February 2015

Secrets of Financial Freedom

I speak to many young people who are concerned with their future. Some of these people are entering into college and some are recent graduates. Many of them are searching for a career or a job where they can make a lot of money. This strategy is putting the cart before the hor…

article · February 2015

February 2015

In a survey done with network marketers being asked why they have gotten involved in this industry, the number one reason was Financial Freedom . Financial freedom means many things to many people. To a doctor it might mean a high six figure income. To a young couple it might…

article · March 2015

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column · March 2015

BELIEVE in Yourself!

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column · March 2015

BELIEVE in Yourself!

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column · March 2015

BELIEVE in Yourself!

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article · April 2015

April 2015

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May 2015

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June 2015

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article · July 2015

July 2015

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August 2015

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article · September 2015

September 2015

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article · October 2015

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article · November 2015

November 2015

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feature · November 2015

The Future is NOW!

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article · December 2015

December 2015

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article · January 2016

January 2016

The theme for January 2016, Getting Into Action , is so appropriate for the new beginning for this coming year.  I often reflect on what NIKE says, Just Do It!  We all know the importance of getting into action, that is the only way success happens.  What are you doing to get…

column · January 2016

3 Ways Of Getting Into Action

1. Knowing what you want and understanding what success means to you is not an exercise that can be accomplished in a few minutes. Most people spend more time planning their two week family vacation than they spend planning out the road to their successful life for themselves…

article · February 2016

February 2016

I hope you are having a great start to this new year! The theme for February 2016 is Networking Basics. Networking, that's what we do. See what our experts have to say about this topic and what their advice is to our members on how to employ the best networking methods for you…

article · March 2016

March 2016

Leading with Leadership. In one way or another we are all leaders. Some of us are better leaders than others. Our success is directly tied to the caliber of leader that we are. Leadership is a skill set that can be developed. Check out the advice our contributors are sharing w…

column · September 2016

4 Steps in Creating a Powerful Presentation

It doesn’t matter if the presentation is in an arena of 25,000 people given by a top leader or a new networker doing a one on one at a prospect’s kitchen table, a powerful presentation is essential in our business.

technology · January 2017

People and Technology

Accelerated productivity through leveraged technology with people gives you a reach far greater than what was possible years ago.

column · April 2017

Abundance Mindset

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column · September 2017

Servant Leadership?

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column · October 2017

12 Years!

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article · November 2019

Teamwork

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article · December 2019

I Hate

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article · March 2020

The 27%er Success System vs. The Wisdom of The Ages Vs Hype

We are all involved in teaching, if we are working the business. Many members whether they are just entering our industry or individuals that have been struggling for years, deserve to go from being exposed to hype to learning from the wisdom of the ages.

article · July 2020

Choosing Wisely, Three Things to Consider

One of the first and most important decisions a network marketer will ever make in their career is to choose wisely when choosing the right company for themselves.

article · August 2020

Finding Prospects That Are In The Looking Zone

The #1 Topic asked for in The Network Marketing Magazine in the last 15 years has been about PROSPECTING! This month’s issue this topic is just as relevant. The important difference is that we should be looking for that prospect who is also in the “Looking Zone.” That is just…

article · September 2020

Procrastination Is A Killer

The #1 thing that will kill ANY business is Procrastination! This holds true, especially for a Network Marketing business.

article · October 2020

15 Years Of Leadership

It seems like only yesterday. We saw a big missing component in the network marketing industry. How could such a significant industry lack direction in guiding its members on the necessary fundamentals of training basic business building principles?

column · December 2020

Thank You To The Women Who Make A Difference

I am extremely proud and humbled to introduce the 12th Women’s Issue at The Network Marketing Magazine. Currently, network marketing is bringing in over $180 billion dollars in sales with over 100 million distributors. More so than any other industry, the success is due in lar…

article · January 2021

Getting Started

I have found that it doesn’t matter if you’re starting this month, or you started years ago, many people never really started properly and that is why they struggle today. The other point is, as time goes on, it is time to get started again.

article · March 2021

Retail Sales vs. Team Building

There are two ways to earn an income in Network Marketing. The first is through retail sales and the second is through creating a competent team.

article · July 2021

Who What Where When and How

Who What Where When and How… start here for the most effective way to gain quality leads.

article · September 2021

What to say

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · October 2021

192 Monthly Issues... This is My Why

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · November 2021

Connecting With People, Designing MLM To Win

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · December 2021

Designing Network Marketing To Win

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · January 2022

Attitude, You Are Truly In Control

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · January 2022

We Are Doing Something About This... Play To Win!

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · March 2022

I was Blessed to know and work with Bob Proctor

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · April 2022

Entrepreneur Or Employee Mindset

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

column · May 2022

You Have Only One Life To Live

There are many things that are important to learn and develop a skillset in to become financially successful in a network marketing business. Two of them are Listening and What to say. Listening was last month’s topic. This month goes hand in hand and this month’s topic is What T

feature · June 2022

200 Consecutive Articles Written

200 articles later, I'm doing good, I look and feel a little older, but it has been a great experience. I had an agreement with my partner at the time, that if I didn't have to write an article, I promised him that he never had to write a check. He gladly agreed.

column · October 2022

17 years! What A Ride!

Wow, a lot has happened in technology in the last 17 years!

column · April 2023

The Looking Zone

The April 2023e issue of The Network Marketing Magazine is about the looking zone.

feature · June 2023

Remembering Doris Wood

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, 05/18/2023 — Today is a very sad day. But it's important to remember that we must celebrate the life and legacy of a remarkable woman, Doris Wood.

column · August 2023

My Coach, Steve Dailey

This month I am honored to dedicate this Coaching issue to my personal coach of over two decades, Steve Dailey. I am heartbroken to say that one of my very best friends is no longer with us. Steve’s influence, guidance, and wisdom since the very first day we started The Networ…

column · October 2023

Customer & Partner Loyalty and Retention

What you do to retain your customers and team members are vital to the success of your business. You will want to become a person that others want to follow.  This is key to retention and loyalty. It’s all about those you serve and how they perceive how they are treated and re…

column · November 2023

Don't Major In Debt!

One of the biggest crimes that are taking place among our children is the unbelievable debt that enslaves our college-bound students through the student loan system.

column · January 2024

A new beginning!

Happy New Year!  We at the Network Marketing Magazine are looking forward to the year ahead!

column · March 2024

Prospecting... For What?

37 Businesses In 7 different industries over the last 50 years! Would that qualify someone as a serial entrepreneur?

column · April 2024

Developing Loyalty

One definition: loyalty implies a faithfulness that is steadfast in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray.

column · June 2024

2 years ago! 200 Consecutive Articles Written

Now, 224 articles later my passion remains the same as it was after the very first article, to help networkers on their journey to financial success in their business. We are excited about our mission as the #1 international success and educational resource internationally! Pa…

column · October 2024

Consistency!

This month starts our 20th year publishing The Network Marketing Magazine! What an appropriate subject to hit this milestone.

column · November 2024

Finishing Strong

This month starts our 20th year publishing The Network Marketing Magazine! What an appropriate subject to hit this milestone.