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article · October 2005

The Distributor Rights Association

To promote, preserve and protect the company and independent contractor relationships through establishing professional standards that are fair and just to all and attain the highest standard of professional conduct.

article · November 2005

Product of the Profession

From long distance to legal advice, direct selling companies are on the cutting edge of delivering top quality services to today’s consumer.

feature · December 2005

Network marketing is a woman

The only people making big income are going to be people who do the business on a full time basis or who have done it on a full time basis. That happens to be mostly the guys.

feature · December 2005

Femme dans le MLM

Plusieurs publications et articles ont été écrits entièrement par des hommes, ils ont montré plus une Perspective mâle à l'affaire et moi j’ai estimé qu’il n’y avait pas vraiment une voix pour les femmes là.

article · February 2006

Get your hands off my downline!!!

If there is one problem that every MLM faces at one time or another, it is the raiding of the company's distributor force for another MLM by one of its own current or recently departed distributors.

article · February 2006

The People's Franchise

“I would rather have one percent of 100 people’s efforts than 100 percent of my own.” — Andrew Carnegie

article · February 2006

All About Network Marketing— Report #7

So, you can see that this whole Network Marketing Business was started from a background of persuading, convincing and manipulating direct sales techniques... with a fair amount of deceit and dishonesty!

article · April 2006

So is it Luck?

I personally don't believe in luck but I do believe in the Law of Reciprocity which basically says, you get back what you put in.

article · May 2006

Hey, everyone. Look, it's an elephant!

However, the reality is, and I believe it will become more apparent in the coming years, that each and every one of us has to take responsibility for our own financial education and interests.

feature · May 2006

The Theory of Network Marketing

Successful networkers get paid for the work they do in establishing a customer base and building a distributor organization in a network marketing company that has a sound compensation plan, quality products, as well as stability and longevity.

article · July 2006

The FTC's Proposed Business Opportunity Rule

The proposed rule represents such a serious challenge for direct sellers because it contains onerous obligations that will restrict their flexibility in recruiting new distributors and dramatically compromise the confidentiality distributors.

article · July 2006

The FTC's Proposed Business Opportunity Rule

The proposed rule represents such a serious challenge for direct sellers because it contains onerous obligations that will restrict their flexibility in recruiting new distributors and dramatically compromise the confidentiality distributors.

article · September 2006

Success requires a 1099 mentality

I had to learn about business, about investments and about sales but the most difficult part of the transition was going from an employee to someone self-employed.

feature · September 2006

The Perfect Presentation

I concluded that success lay not in the structure of the perfect presentation, but in the number of times I did the presentation.

technology · September 2006

America's New Health Savings Plan

Currently, Health Savings Accounts are taking the country by storm with accounts totaling almost $1 billion dollars. And many wise Americans are already benefiting from the resulting tax savings and lower health insurance premiums.

feature · October 2006

Create YOUR Fortune in Network Marketing!

Using the resources of TheNetworkMarketingMagazine.com you can increase your competitive advantage in doing the business. NWM is the choice for more and more people because of the competitive advantages it provides and the benefits it delivers.

technology · October 2006

Publishing On-going Dialogue, Addressing Needs and Gathering Others

Real learning is like two sides of the same coin; one side represents a variety of new things becoming familiar enough to be understood and applied. The other side of the coin signifies the known things which are becoming new and enlivened.

article · October 2006

Network Marketing? YES!

I'll be honest with you. It's not just about the money for me. It's about the people.

feature · November 2006

The Packard Brothers

I decided that instead of working at the course, I was going to be a member at a course. It was then that I took the entrepreneurial path.

feature · November 2006

I would have retired

"DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR FROM ADULTS!"

article · November 2006

The Best Business Keeps Getting Better

What was once considered risky- is rapidly becoming known as the smartest way to reduce taxes, increase your income, build net worth and create free time.

technology · November 2006

A Candid chat about your security and privacy

It takes only 8 seconds for new computers just plugged into the Internet to be infected with dangerous viruses and spyware that lead to cyber-crime.

article · December 2006

The Power of Events

All I am looking for is one good idea that I can implement into my existing systems and programs.

technology · January 2007

Select the best distributors and reduce attrition

It's critical for your business success that you choose your down-line distributors carefully in order to reduce the numbers of short tenure business partners.

article · February 2007

Where did I put that EASY button?

For the last ten years I've developed a solid career in Network Marketing and a profitable business but I had to do it the hard way, by WORKING for it! School of hard knocks so to speak.

feature · March 2007

One Company - Leveraging Love

These are critical years to focus global attention on what should be obvious that clean water is indispensable to sustain life.

article · April 2007

The Ideal Business

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feature · May 2007

Without women network marketing could not survive

In reality, no gender or age group or ethnic group or religious group or racial group has a special advantage in network marketing and that is what makes network marketing the wonderful opportunity it is.

feature · May 2007

Women influencing network marketing

While network marketing is the ultimate equal opportunity solution, women are a phenomenal influence in direct sales because of our nurturing and our passion in what we believe to be great.

feature · May 2007

What women want

First and foremost, women are natural networkers, nurturers, and jugglers.

article · June 2007

Mom's State of the Union Address

I believe what really enables everyone to experience success is their ability to trust the process.

feature · August 2007

Old School vs. New School

You have to wonder why anyone would do sales, which is not that easy to do, and network marketing which is even harder to do if you're not hungry for success.

feature · October 2007

Ojeez.com - Commitment + Community

The second distinction is about the relationship. As you and everyone listening to or reading this knows, the key to network marketing success is building a very strong network of very strong relationships.

feature · November 2007

Thanksgiving

As I learned to be less self-focused, I became more prosperous in my relationships, business, and finances.

article · December 2007

The 7 DEADLY Mistakes Made

I attribute much of my success in sales and business to my desire to always learn from the best.

article · March 2008

Direct Selling Festival

Out of a passion to create the platform for individuals to gain access to global, legitimate and sustainable companies, grew the Direct Selling Educational Institute and the Direct Selling Festival.

article · April 2008

So do you have a plan B, C or even D?

The important thing to realize is that when the economy gets bad (whether actual or perceived) recruiting in network marketing gets easier.

feature · April 2008

Get attached to the process not the results

The fear of rejection can paralyze people. It contributes to procrastination, forces people to lie about their activity and postpone their dreams.

feature · July 2008

Are You In or Are You ___?

Belief in yourself that you can flat out, "get it done" is the single most important factor in any Network Marketing business!

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.

article · January 2009

It Takes a Clever One

It’s simple; some people chose jobs which aren’t the easiest and aren’t in the best environment because it’s easier to make more money.

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.

article · February 2009

HOW REFRESHING... a REAL Business in the Network Marketing Industry

The Direct Sales Industry is the purest form of capitalism allowing a person to create their own international business for a few hundred dollars using a Company’s complete support system allowing one to focus on just building their business! It truly is the perfect business m…

feature · March 2009

Creating the REAL Value in Network Marketing

So, the REAL value that the “best networkers” bring to other networkers is to help them make money - regardless of whether the team partners are part time or full time.

feature · March 2009

Three Steps to Adding Value

On a blank sheet of paper, write down all of the benefits that you have received personally, or seen other people receive as a result of being involved in NM.

feature · April 2009

The Secret to Choosing the Right Sponsor for YOU

In my personal opinion, I believe that choosing the right sponsor is just as important, if not more important, than choosing the right Company, Product or Service to represent.

feature · May 2009

Do YOU Want to Know a Secret?

I believe a vast majority of networkers would be happy to be profitable and even to develop some financial security from their network marketing activities.

feature · June 2009

Humor opens hearts

We need to be good news merchants. Happy attracts. It’s magnetic. People love to be around cheerful people. Humor is uplifting. It’s an instant vacation.

feature · June 2009

Mission Possible

Quite often the MI mission looked impossible at first, as our mission in network marketing often does. Yet, against all odds, the MI team managed to complete every mission. I believe this can also be the result for every person involved in network marketing.

feature · August 2009

It's Not About YOU!

The key to friendship is giving of yourself with no expectation of receiving something back. That's also one of the huge keys in network marketing.

feature · August 2009

What's the Fuss about Giving?

That is, unselfish motivation and true desire to help others attain THEIR goals and dreams.

article · August 2009

Network Marketing... Taking A Step Forward

We sold that first seminar out in three weeks, a month and a half early. It was a huge success and we easily broke even. We ran the second one in March of '95, sold it out. Ran the third one in July of '95, sold it out. Ran the fourth, fifth and sixth, and sold out each one. T…

article · August 2009

What Entity is Best for Your Network Marketing Business?

The number one reason they go after distributors if failure to use financial records analytically. That means running a business and the only financial barometer is your online business checking account balance.

article · September 2009

Networkers: Motivated Entrepreneurs

The fact is becoming an independent distributor can fill important needs and fit within the time and money limitations many people face.

feature · November 2009

Network Marketing Hip-hop style

The youth of today are being exposed more and more to the idea that perhaps there is a real alternative to just going to work for a company and having a “job”. Many are learning about the benefits and advantages of self-employment and the idea of having a “home-based business”…

feature · November 2009

The NOW Generation - A Prime Audience

Generation Y is highly ambitious. They have grown up to stories of teenage millionaires. They are just looking for the right opportunity.

article · December 2009

Young People

Some of the things these young adults are searching for are flexibility, recognition and freedom.

article · December 2009

What We Have Our Hands On

Network Marketing is a truly unique industry, in the fact that it doesn't just help your business life, but your personal, spiritual & financial life as well!

feature · January 2010

Looking Forward with Jim Rohn

Jim touched his students in ways that only a handful of teachers do. The reason is because he treated everyone equally, believed in everyone equally, and, was a down to earth and genuine person.

feature · January 2010

The Courage to Claim My Mountain

Jim's words were eye opening that weekend. I finally realized that I was the one responsible for how my life turned out.

feature · February 2010

How to Make Real Cash, Right Now!

The common challenge with most of these people is in their thinking. They don’t get that success comes from duplication, not innovation!

feature · February 2010

How Can I Earn More Money?

If I could be so bold as to suggest you may want to look at OUTCOME, meaning do you know why that income was generated, as opposed to how?

feature · February 2010

The Power is In the WANTING

WANTING is huge! There's awesome power in WANTING. Infinite power in WANTING.

feature · March 2010

An Ode to the Business Owning Warriors!

Are you the type of person that likes to write your own ticket? Are you the type of person who doesn’t like to be told what you can’t do, but rather tell others what you’re going to do... and then love proving yourself afterward?

feature · March 2010

A New Perspective

Yes, one of the great advantages of owning your own business, is the deductions you get to make on your taxes. Taxes... yet another mystery, yet to be solved in this country!

feature · March 2010

The Advantages of Owning Your Own Business

Imagine waking up in the morning when you want, no alarm clock, you hop in your favorite vehicle whatever that happens to be, scoot down the driveway to your mail box and there’s your bonus check, you open it up and say “Geez they over paid me again!” or in some cases we check…

feature · March 2010

You Can Do It

History tells us that, in America, many billion-dollar businesses have been started on a shoestring in garages and in back bedrooms.

feature · March 2010

Looking for Leaders... in All the Places

Leaders make everything happen in our business. They do not individually produce the most volume but they bring with them dozens – even hundreds – of followers that in aggregate do produce the volume.

feature · March 2010

Owning Your Future

The key to success in the future is becoming an entrepreneur and being in business for yourself. This is just the reality of the situation.

feature · March 2010

Why It's Time... For Network Marketing

We are "business for the rest of us" and the number of "us" is growing by more than 70,000 new people around the world every day!

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.

feature · March 2010

The Truth on OPPORTUNITY

“When faced with a choice between SECURITY and OPPORTUNITY; ALWAYS CHOOSE OPPORTUNITY!” —Conrad Hilton

feature · May 2010

What is a Customer and How Can You Get More of Them?

You have to understand that in network marketing the reason to retail is to recruit. That is your ultimate goal, to back customers into your business and make them distributors.

article · May 2010

When Networkers Compare Products and Opportunities

It is not necessary for you to become a lawyer or expert, but you will be a better networker with a rudimentary understanding of the rules of comparative advertising.

article · June 2010

Goals!

Although in a different way, goals and teamwork are also keys to success in network marketing. No one can succeed without setting goals and working as a team.

feature · July 2010

The Best Kept Secret of the Rich

Methods consistently change, however personal development and business laws never do. They are the same today as they were 30+ years ago when I started and they will be the same 30 years from now. Truth is Truth!

feature · November 2010

Knowledge without Action Leads to Self Delusion

I have always believed that taking action starts with #1 identifying “Why” you are doing the business. Until you know “Why” the “How” doesn’t matter.

column · February 2011

Commitment

That is commitment, when you never stop reaching for your goal. You can change strategy; you can change direction, but always stay committed. Commitment unlocks the brain to imagine, creates vision, and gives us the tools to turn our dreams into reality.

article · March 2011

A Brief History of MLM

In direct selling, goods are produced by entrepreneurs and are sold by them directly or through sales organizations made up of individual sales people.

feature · April 2011

Direct Sales: How You Stimulate Our Economy

We all know that our business opportunity can be the lifesaver people need in times like this. Thank heavens we’re the only person who can "downsize" ourselves!

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…

article · November 2011

The MLM Sky is Still Not Falling!

Why would anyone want to join, or encourage others to join, a profession that supposedly is about to be "devastated"? How can any distributor get excited, and committed , to an industry that, allegedly, keeps coming under attack by "jack booted government thugs" who are going…

article · November 2011

David Schmidt and LIFEWAVE

I really have a great appreciation for our veterans and for our armed services, so to be involved in a project like this is extremely rewarding. Also, as part of our LifeWave history, we have supplied our products to troops on active duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and we've had…

feature · January 2012

Network Marketing – The Truth, The Hype, The Opportunity

Best selling business author, Robert Kiyosaki says that network marketers should have at least a five year commitment to their business. This type of business grows quicker than other forms, but it still takes time.

article · February 2012

Lynn Allen-Johnson – Living My Best Life

“I didn’t have a lot of belief in myself, but I am a survivor. I knew I was going to take care of my two daughters no matter what!”

feature · February 2012

The Power of Network Marketing NOW!

The rest of the world has never lost sight of the fact that PROFITS are better than wages. America was never called the land of “JOBS.” America and Americans created amazing success stories over and over again because of the power of ENTREPRENEURIAL thinking.

technology · March 2012

How to Crush in Online with Your MLM Home Business Marketing!

MLM is no exception. For MLM it’s made it possible for you to reach corners of the globe that you could never have imagined reaching prior to now. It allows you to grow an organization in countries that you most likely could or would never visit, much less build a business or…

article · March 2012

On Leadership – Don't Kill the Cow

Great leaders listen to the needs of the people they employ and work to assist in the total development of the employees.

article · April 2012

Three Deadly Sins

This leadership model is extremely dangerous because all decisions are made without the knowledge or vital input of the people the decision will affect.

feature · April 2012

Breaking the Bank on the Use of Money as a Tool

Talking about your business success from a financial standpoint is not a bad idea, considering the personal aspect is restricted; most listeners realize that you have a support staff and it does not come across as egotistical.

feature · May 2012

10,000 UNRECRUITED MLM Leaders

They worked hard on opening the minds of people who they thought had a lot of potential, got them to consider network marketing, and today they are set for life.

article · August 2012

The Defining Moment

Ken developed laser focus, determination and a bias for action.

feature · September 2012

The Greatest Gift is Mentoring

As you progress in the MLM business, you should coach your junior members. Your experience and wisdom gained from success and errors may help save others from making the same mistakes.

feature · September 2012

To Coach or Not to Coach

If knowing what was driving you (your why) and elbow grease (hard work) were truly all it took to build a successful network marketing business, there would be many more success stories. Many. More. Success. Stories.

feature · October 2012

Duplication: The Key to Residual Income

The most difficult part of creating duplication on your team is getting clear about what you are trying to duplicate.

feature · December 2012

A Perfect Fit

Through this we develop support systems to uplift and empower each other. And we also learn good communication, listening, and business skills.

feature · December 2012

Women and Network Marketing – A Great Match

Women are great teachers and mentors. They've been raising children to be independent, critical thinkers capable of making their own contributions to the world for eons.

feature · January 2013

When I heard that Zig Ziglar had died

“Our actions and deeds affect other people, many of whom we will never know.” I keep that quote in mind every day as I try and do my best knowing that everything I do affects other people.

feature · January 2013

Ziglar

That’s the gift he gave to us all... his presence, sincerity and timeless message as he pumps his pump and tells us how we must work that pump handle fast and hard at first “like launching a new business enterprise or a new growth/life chapter in personal growth”.

article · May 2013

Funding Fundamentals for your Business

As you know up to 95% of businesses fail within five years. The number one reason for this is lack of money, capital, funding or whatever language you want to use to describe the cash it takes to stay up and running in the early days of your network marketing enterprise.

feature · June 2013

Islands In The Streams

One thing I have learned about running a business is that you have to give it 100% effort, time, commitment and most of all passion and enthusiasm.

feature · June 2013

Working Multiple MLM's

I have never been able to work simultaneous MLM's and I have not met anyone else who has successfully done so either.

feature · June 2013

Open up new multiple streams of income

Take your website and increase your eStore to include digital content, physical content such as DVD’s, CD’s and other merchandise that is not related to your direct business.

feature · June 2013

Creating Multiple Streams of MLM Income, What They Don't Tell You

Network marketing is a leadership development business. One trait all leaders have is what Napoleon Hill in Think & Grow Rich called; “definite of purpose”. People are not going to follow you if you don’t know where you are going.

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.

feature · July 2013

5 Steps to Prevent Burnout

"When building a MLM Team it is just as important to get rid of the wrong people as it is to develop relationships with the right people".

feature · July 2013

An Alternative to the Traditional Four Year Degree

These Arts fall under one "Major", which we call, Leadership. Not in a theoretical sense, but in a hands-on, “learn it like a bricklayer” sense. Mastering the Art of Leadership can provide a lifetime of success, regardless of the trade or "trade winds."

feature · August 2013

When to Open New Doors to Wealth

Your ability to build streams of income on an international level has to be reflected in your tools that you use on a regular basis.

feature · September 2013

Do You Ask Yourself This Question? I hope you do

However if you don’t buy into the hype and do your research you can find the top expert in virtually all business models, or marketing methods you want to learn.

feature · September 2013

Destined to Fail

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feature · September 2013

Being an Entrepreneur with a Home based Business

However, to be successful you have to do what makes you money first. Income generating activities are the key to a successful entrepreneur. ALWAYS do the income generating activities first.

article · October 2013

This Amazing Industry

The reason many women get involved in this industry is life balance meaning: Still make income but be able to spend more time with my family.

article · October 2013

Find What You Love... And to NEVER GIVE UP!

I started dreaming about having not just enough money, but more-than-enough, spending more quality time with my family, and finding a line of work that I could really enjoy and get excited about!

feature · October 2013

3 Steps to Reduce Financial Stress

An important part of handling financial stress is acting on your plan. It’s not enough to have the head knowledge, you have to do something about your stress!

feature · October 2013

Wealth Building

Keep your content fresh, original and transparent. This is the first step to creating a successful business.

feature · October 2013

Wealth Building vs Getting Rich Quick

Wealth Creation is carefully selecting a solid company that has had solid growth with a legitimate product for five years or more and that is still growing.

article · October 2013

4 Ways to Put On a Great Event

Studies show that those who attend an event at least once every 90 days are more likely to stick to the business. And sticking with it, is half the battle.

feature · November 2013

Building a Team Culture in Your Business

If you set the environment up to cultivate the spirit of team work, collaboration on a project and for communication then you will build up your team culture quickly and efficiently.

feature · December 2013

Don't Sell the Opportunity, Sell YOU!

Let me show you how it can be easy and effortless to position yourself as a credible expert and how that will result in more people ordering your products or services and more people wanting to be in business with you.

feature · December 2013

MLM Woman

A lot of the publications and articles were written entirely by men, they showed more of a male perspective to the business and I didn't really feel there was a voice for women out there.

feature · December 2013

The Emerging Economic Power of Women

What is the reality of a woman in the world today? They are a force that makes deals and breaks hearts. Women have a stronger networking power than men and they can use these networks to build a vast empire.

article · December 2013

Integrating Company Culture Into Events

Company culture has a lot to do with the underlying values and mission of any given company and how they are manifested and perceived by their community.

feature · January 2014

Joint Venture Follow up Tips for Success

The best approach is to share how you are willing to provide training or tools FREE to the other company to help solve part of their big challenges.

article · February 2014

Full time? Or Part time?

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article · March 2014

Wealth Building vs. Getting Rich Quick

So what is “Wealth Creation” all about? Wealth Creation is carefully selecting a solid company that has had solid growth with a legitimate product for five years or more and that is still growing.

feature · April 2014

How to Automate Joint Ventures to Grow

One of the lowest-cost ways to bring in new clients and customers at a lower rate is to learn how to leverage other business owner’s assets, clients and resources through joint ventures.

article · June 2014

Rich Networker Poor Networker

"If I had it to do all over again, rather than build an old style type of business I would have started building a network marketing business."

feature · June 2014

Gateways to Advertising without breaking your budget

The most important fact of marketing is not the heavy budget but the way that we optimize the usage of these tools to provide us an influx of new clients and a steady stream of income.

feature · September 2016

The 7 Essentials of A Powerful Presentation

When I talk to people looking at opportunities in network marketing, a common complaint I hear is that someone walked away from a company’s second presentation more confused than they were after the first meeting. When I ask for details, these prospects often tell me that they…