article · July 2021
Leadership
Is it better to be a leader or a follower? When I think of leadership, I think of Gandhi, Margaret Thatcher, John F. Kennedy, Winston Churchill, Eva Peron, Jesus Christ. What do these leaders have in common?
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Russ DeVan
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69 contributionsfeature · August 2021
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion)
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · September 2021
What To Say
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · October 2021
"Ask Russ"
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · November 2021
"Ask Russ" Connecting With People
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · December 2021
"Ask Russ"
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · January 2022
"Ask Russ"
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · February 2022
Are You In The Stands Or On the Field?
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · February 2022
"Ask Russ"
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · March 2022
"Ask Russ" March 2022
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · March 2022
The Project
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · April 2022
"Ask Russ" April 2022
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
article · May 2022
The Power of Teambuilding a 1993 Classic
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · May 2022
"Ask Russ" May 2022
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · May 2022
The Secret of Goal Setting
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · June 2022
The Challenge of Change
The challenge of this article, at least for me, is writing it and avoiding the obvious cliches and tropes.
column · June 2022
"Ask Russ" - June 200th Issue Anniversary
I just graduated from College and have massive loans to pay off. Would it make more sense for me to do something in Network Marketing or go get a conventional job with a company in my field?
article · June 2022
A Track to Run On – The Duplicatable Effort a 1993 Classic
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · July 2022
"Ask Russ"
Dear Uncle Russ: What ever happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
article · July 2022
"THE PROJECT" Getting People Started: A 12 Month Plan That Really Works! A February 1998 Classic
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · August 2022
What Is A Leader Responsible For?
How do we see "leaders?" They're the ones motivating us from the stage; 'Successful already, just waiting to give us the "key" if we'll just do what they say!
column · August 2022
"Ask Uncle Russ"
Why do people seem to "disappear" and/or procrastinate during the summer months or until after the winter holidays...and more importantly, what can I do about it?
column · June 2022
A MESSAGE FROM A MARKETING EXPERT - The Power of Teambuilding
Russ DeVan Teaches; The Teambuilding System is a proven, powerful Network Marketing business-building process that is so simple anyone can do it. It is the most duplicatable way to grow your business that I have ever seen-- and I'm convinced it is absolutely, positively infallibl
column · September 2022
TNMM September 2022 "Ask Uncle Russ"
What do you think the best thing to say is when a potential customer or prospect asks "How does this product work?"____ JY - Santa Monica, CA
feature · October 2022
The Art Of The Request
Have you ever heard this: "Hey, that sounds great! I'll call you next week?"
column · October 2022
TNMM October 2022 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Why does it feel like no one ever wants to do this AND that so many people say that they "don't know anyone to talk to?"
feature · November 2022
Which to choose: "Customers" or "Builders?" Can't I have BOTH?
Yes, and if you're smart, you'll realize that you need both...and sometimes some will BE both.
column · November 2022
TNMM November 2022 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Why would anyone do network marketing when they could just find a product to sell and not have to deal with all the work involved in growing a team? Skeptical But Curious - Upstate New York
feature · December 2022
The Captain of the Team
Nearly three decades ago, I wrote an article for an industry trade journal known as Upline. The article was titled "The Power of Team Building." Recently, I was honored that George Madiou chose to republish it in the May 2022 issue of TNMM.
column · December 2022
TNMM December 2022 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Dear Uncle Russ: How do I help people have confidence and believe in themselves? ___ Ray G. Seattle, WA Thanks, Ray. I wish more people were interested in this question. In a word; listen. Make them feel important by being authentically interested in them. What are their best qua
feature · January 2023
Can We Control Time?
In 1977 as part of training for a sales career with a large textile company, my training "class" was required to complete three assignments outside of our field and product knowledge work.
column · January 2023
TNMM January 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
How do I tell my product "story" without sounding like I'm selling?
feature · February 2023
"Being Character"
No, that's not a "typo" where I accidentally omitted the "A" in the middle of "Being" and "Character."
column · February 2023
TNMM February 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
How do I tell my product "story" without sounding like I'm selling?
column · March 2023
TNMM March 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
This question makes my "Tacky Hall of Fame!" Can you imagine sharing a new job or promotion with someone and getting this response? Now I suppose it's possible that they might be gauging their own chances of success based on how well you are doing...but I kinda doubt it. More…
column · April 2023
TNMM April 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
What do I do when someone says "I want to understand how I can make money in 'this'?"
feature · May 2023
Distributors Are Like A Box Of Chocolates
"You never know what you're going to get." Apologies to Forrest Gump... who, by the way, would have been the ULTIMATE MLM distributor.
column · May 2023
TNMM May 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Russ DeVan Ask Uncle Russ - May 2023 Dear Uncle Russ: Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a Network Marketing success story. Click here to become a member
column · June 2023
TNMM June 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I am trying to start my own business but can not get out of my comfort zone. Any tips or advice?
feature · June 2023
"Anti-Social?" Not!!
So it has been with a modicum of trepidation, that I have been dragged...kicking and screaming all the way, into an era of phones smarter than I am;
feature · July 2023
Know Anybody?
The best friend and "go to" technique of Real Estate, Insurance, Encyclopedia (Remember them?) Vacuum Cleaner, Window and Siding, and many other kinds of "Direct" Salespeople for...well...eons!
column · July 2023
TNMM July 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I had a terrible shock the other day when a prospect of mine did some research on our product formulator and found out that in 2004 he had "settled" in a class action lawsuit against a company he was working for and had been accused of making false/unsubstantiated health claim…
feature · August 2023
So You Want To Be A Coach?
After all, where would Tom Brady be without Bill Belichick? Michael Jordan without Phil Jackson? Notre Dame without Knute Rockne? FOOTBALL without Vince Lombardi? Where would they be?
column · August 2023
TNMM August 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
In your opinion what are the best "types" of products that lend themselves to Network marketing distribution?
column · September 2023
TNMM Sep 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
"One of my biggest frustrations happens when I am talking to someone I think may be an excellent prospect for my business and they say: 'I don't know anyone.' How would YOU respond to this?"
feature · September 2023
The Power of Teambuilding a 1993 Classic
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · October 2023
Why Do People Leave?
A familiar challenge to any organization, be it a corporate sales force, a company using network marketing, or an individual distributor's MLM organization, is not so much building it as KEEPING it!
column · October 2023
TNMM October 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I always get "tongue-tied" and feel defensive when a potential customer asserts my products are "too expensive." Is it just me?
column · November 2023
TNMM November 2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Is it okay to be in more than one network marketing opportunity at the same time?
feature · November 2023
Where do our loyalties lie?
When we're young, it's to family, besties, "steadies" and of course, our Schools and corresponding sports teams and mascots. Remember: "Be True To Your School" by The Beach Boys?
feature · December 2023
What Incredible Women Have Taught Me About Success
I believe when most people consider a topic such as "The Fundamentals of Success," their focus goes to either the qualities that one needs to pursue or attain success or what it means to be thought of as "successful."
column · December 2023
TNMM December2023 "Ask Uncle Russ"
In your opinion, which is more effective; a "warm" or "cold" market approach?
feature · January 2024
Happy New Beginning!
A "do-over." A "fresh start." A "Mulligan." "Another chance."
column · January 2024
TNMM January 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I love my products. I know they work, too, because I've used them with fantastic results. Here's my problem; In my enthusiasm, I'm afraid I come across as "pushy" and I don't want to be thought of that way. Help!!!
feature · February 2024
In Pursuit Of Getting Better At Something
"Xerox Professional Selling Skills." In 1977, this 3-day course was the "gold standard" for mastering the art and techniques of selling. One learned about open and closed "probes;"
column · February 2024
TNMM February 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I am becoming increasingly convinced this business is not for me. Don't get me wrong; I LOVE and believe in the products, and I find customers here and there but seem to fail at finding distributors who will last long enough to make this worth my while. If I could just consist…
feature · March 2024
I Got Your "List Of Names" Right Here!
Your life, at least as far as building a network marketing organization goes, is about ready to get a LOT easier!
column · March 2024
TNMM March 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I "shut down" when I think a conversation is going well with a prospect, and suddenly they'll ask: "Is this network marketing/a pyramid scheme?" I immediately feel defensive. What do you do or say?
feature · April 2024
Developing Loyalty "Ask Uncle Russ"
Why do so many companies make you buy a minimum auto-ship order to qualify for commissions?
column · May 2024
TNMM May 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
I had a terrible shock the other day when a prospect of mine did some research on our product formulator and found out that in 2004 he had "settled" in a class action lawsuit against a company he was working for and had been accused of making false/unsubstantiated health claim…
feature · June 2024
RETENTION or "Once Ya Got'em - Howdya Keep'em?
One of my most endearing coaches and mentors, a man named Jim Dulock, happened to be the first person I ever met who earned more than $400,000 in one month from his network marketing organization.
column · July 2024
TNMM July 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
In your opinion what are the best "types" of products that lend themselves to Network marketing distribution?
feature · July 2024
The Power of Teambuilding a 1993 Classic
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
column · August 2024
TNMM Aug 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
"Why am I so scared to make prospecting and/or follow up calls to prospects, and what can I do about it?"
feature · August 2024
Tools For Success
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · September 2024
The Ultimate Accountability: Being Responsible For Your Own Success
"What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?" (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; "The Holy Grail" of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : "...someone interested in me; a product; or a financial
feature · October 2024
Consistency - The Little Brother of Persistence
Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a Network Marketing success story. Click here to become a member
column · October 2024
TNMM October 2024 "Ask Uncle Russ"
Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: "Why am I so scared to make prospecting and/or follow up calls to prospects, and what can I do about it?" Timid ____ Clearwater, Florida Dear Timid: [memb_has_membership membership="The Network Marketing Magazine"] It may not help your "call reluctance