article · October 2005
Taking The High Road
"Let me ask you, would you make the same remark if I told you I had decided to become a part-time nurse?"
Across the archive
Writing connected by this subject from across the magazine’s published years.
article · October 2005
"Let me ask you, would you make the same remark if I told you I had decided to become a part-time nurse?"
article · December 2005
When "worked" correctly, this is a dynamic way to locate your target market, begin the relationship building process and ultimately sponsor people into your business.
article · December 2005
Make sure to use the Internet as an effective communication tool.
article · January 2006
No source excerpt was available for this article.
technology · March 2006
Trying to do business with people that know you has always been easier than trying to do business with strangers.
feature · March 2006
"The harder you work, the luckier you get."
technology · June 2006
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · July 2006
An agreement is a method for coordinating action between two or more people.
article · July 2006
Partnerships are intentional relationships between two or more people who want to create a future together.
article · July 2006
Partnerships are intentional relationships between two or more people who want to create a future together.
feature · August 2006
The best way for Terri to reclaim her power and dignity in this situation - and that is to look at the beliefs within her that helped to create this painful event.
feature · August 2006
Affirmations are positive thoughts that you intentionally insert into your consciousness (especially your subconscious mind) to produce a desired state or experience in your personal reality.
article · April 2007
The retail sale to the "end user" is the pivot of the whole process, and it's the critical element that people often forget or avoid.
article · May 2007
Listening to what the other person is saying is the big key in knowing what they're wanting out of life.
feature · June 2007
Those who have learned to love, do so because they have deep roots of love.
feature · June 2007
Well the same thing holds true for people that we recruit onto our teams, if we don't show them love, they eventually will either die off or quit immediately.
feature · June 2007
Love has no end. It has social, spiritual, and eternal implications.
article · June 2007
In that moment, I had to manage my emotions and move to a state of compassion and increase my happiness, knowing that in doing so, I'd help her raise her own level of joy.
article · June 2007
In fact, when good leaders have done their job, their teams proclaim, we have achieved this ourselves.
article · June 2007
Trust is earned through what we say and what we do. In these actions we must become predictable and believable to others.
feature · July 2007
Having a good marketing system to plug people into will have people coming to you.
feature · July 2007
The number one benefit of MLM is the personal development and growth required for you to become a MLM leader.
article · July 2007
After all, if we really believe in what we are doing and confident of our impending success, why wouldn't we want to include our friends, family and acquaintances in our good fortune?
article · September 2007
But "Joe" had such spirit and drive he found a way to learn in the network marketing industry.
feature · October 2007
The most import advice I can share with you is DON'T STOP, when you are able to RUN... RUN!
technology · November 2007
People usually make changes to the way they do things out of inspiration or desperation.
article · May 2008
If you talk to anyone about the thing they're interested in, it will be a good conversation from their point of view.
feature · May 2008
Few people actually stay the course long enough to discover the magic of this industry but once they do, they will never contemplate doing anything else.
article · May 2008
If you are in network marketing, it doesn't matter what company you are associated with, your product is people and you are in the "LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS".
feature · July 2008
Well, intention has to meet consistent action in the right direction to work out the way we want it to. Or no go.
article · July 2008
You are in the business of relationships - and relationships take time to develop. Light, summer conversations are a perfect way to begin your Relationship Marketing strategies.
feature · July 2008
Our concept of “closing” a prospect is then; to present a solution(s) to them which in turn allows them to “close themselves”!
feature · July 2008
Being consistent means having an action plan and a commitment to goals to achieve results that are measurable.
feature · August 2008
With its humble beginnings, ‘mentoring’ continues to offer a valuable relationship between individuals who each benefit by working collaboratively.
feature · August 2008
Understand the value of personal growth, developing and continuing to develop skills that we then pass on to others.
feature · August 2008
With all the attention on the internet and technology, it’s still good old face-to-face marketing that is working best.
article · October 2008
I remember back in the late 80’s hearing that if you were on fire with enthusiasm, people would come from miles around to watch you burn. Now that’s attraction marketing. The key thing to understand is that attraction marketing isn’t some Internet marketing program, it’s a met…
feature · November 2008
In the middle of the word money, you will find the word ONE. Network marketing is about building teams and that requires focusing on helping others achieve their dreams and goals.
feature · November 2008
But it can also be one of the best opportunities to promote your business you'll ever run across if you approach it in the right way.
feature · November 2008
Networking is still the best way on this planet to build that trust.
feature · November 2008
Everywhere you go someone is trying to "sell you" something. True or True?
column · November 2008
The chosen road is the greatest networker rising above the standards of traditional selling to create an experience that benefits both the seller and the buyer.
article · December 2008
Don't give them the whole deal in either of these, but rather create curiosity to want to find out more.
feature · December 2008
First, networking requires building rapport and trust quickly.
feature · December 2008
Running a home and a family required (and STILL requires) a laundry list of skills that women developed, never realizing these skills were exceptionally marketable in "the business world".
column · December 2008
Engaging in this kind of conversation is what makes twitter.com an ideal platform for establishing credentials as experts and friends.
article · December 2008
The greatest network marketer understood that he could not possibly train all these new people, so he continued to meet with his twelve frontline people and taught them how to train the others and how to train them to build a network and train their people.
article · January 2009
“People don’t take the time to really think about what they want to create in their lives.
feature · January 2009
So how can we to shift into something more positive? We begin by focusing on the relationship rather than salesmanship.
feature · January 2009
This energy feels no boundaries or fears. It’s a place where dreams are made and the keys to success are abundant. This room is filled with tools that engage the mind of the entrepreneurial spirit.
feature · January 2009
Yet, it’s my opinion that keeping them is just as important if not more important than recruiting them.
feature · January 2009
True friends last, strengthen and grow right along with us, add value to our life’s journey.
feature · February 2009
In other words, work harder to become a giver vs a taker. Think about what you can do to help other people.
feature · February 2009
The distributor is giving much more information than they are receiving. This sometimes causes the prospect to shut down, there is only so much information they can handle.
feature · February 2009
"A factor is a multiplier in math, right? That is what you are as a manager. You multiply the productivity in your department."
feature · February 2009
Babener says that the moral is: “...in a high-tech, high-touch world, high touch wins every time.”
feature · February 2009
Whether the potential customer is a friend, neighbor, relative, co-worker or a total stranger, they want to be sold on you before they buy a product or join a program.
column · February 2009
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 · February 2009
Individually and collectively we will become stronger or weaker based on the ASSOCIATION with one another.
feature · February 2009
These successful people found that the collaboration of several minds produces more wisdom than the sum of these same minds working separately.
feature · February 2009
The speaker said that each point of connection is like an anchor in the relationship, and the more connections you have, the stronger the relationship will be. He calls one-connection relationships "Simplex," and multi-connection relationships, "Multiplex." The strongest relat…
feature · February 2009
Our relationships can allow us to experience the peaks of ecstasy and the low valleys of agony. They have the greatest potential to give us joy and cause us to grow and become more if we so choose.
column · February 2009
Who inspires you to get your stuff correct? Who touches your heart and makes you want to be a better, more authentic version of yourself? Do you spend time around that person?
technology · February 2009
This is a time in business where nothing is constant BUT Change.
feature · February 2009
This is a typical example of the "You've got to do it in 3 minutes" type of training that takes a lot of time and effort, and yields very poor results for most Distributors! That is why this type of selling (conventional selling) is called a "numbers game".
column · February 2009
Caution is always advisable when drawing conclusions from such a small amount of information but it got me thinking that there is more to the statement PEOPLE JOIN PEOPLE, than what initially appears on the surface.
feature · March 2009
Because by asking of the right questions at the right time (remember, one of the principles in Natural Selling), he created value in himself and what he represented, he involved me without telling me what I should do, and he showed respect by allowing me to come to my own natu…
feature · March 2009
Do people plan for this to happen? No. They simply don’t have a plan for it not to happen.
feature · March 2009
People do not really SPEND their money, but rather they EXCHANGE it for something of equal or greater VALUE to them.
feature · March 2009
First, knowing that entrepreneurs are preoccupied with creating more success, increasing sales and profits and having more time off, make it your job to help them get what they want.
feature · March 2009
What I have learned from this is that my true character is always the foundation of who I am and affects how I treat everyone I come in contact with.
article · March 2009
People who gave me a boost, either through direct help, opening doors to others or opportunities, or through their belief in or encouragement of me.
feature · March 2009
“Little things” can destroy a business, a marriage... and a life. But, little things can also turn a life around!
feature · April 2009
I cringe every time someone says recruit... because I believe you have to Sponsor, and that carries a responsibility.
feature · April 2009
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.
article · May 2009
Perhaps it's time to speak with the people you have been hoping, wishing, praying for to join you, and ask them the liberating question, "Are you ready to make the change?"
feature · May 2009
The biggest surprise in our research was that most people who’ve tried to increase sales have actually succeeded at one point. So the real problem isn’t increasing sales; the real problem is keeping them up.
feature · June 2009
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 · October 2009
But even zooming requires preparation and discipline, and in this case it meant walking up the steep slope to enjoy what looked to be a more interesting, exhilarating and relaxed journey.
article · November 2009
He also points out that satisfied customers are the best advertising, because they are prone to tell others and generate new customers.
article · February 2010
What sustains them all is obviously sales, but what fuels their success is the ability of their distributors to recruit. And at the foundation of all recruiting is good communication and people to people bonding.
feature · March 2010
Another lesser talked about ráison d étre for owning a home based business is the opportunity to LIVE YOUR PASSION!
article · April 2010
Energy transference is when you feel positive and synergistic communication occurring between yourself and another.
feature · April 2010
Adhering to these principles will typically create an opening to be heard so that you might impact a desired result.
feature · June 2010
The fact is, regardless of the exact nature of our business... we are all in sales, always.
article · June 2010
Which brings me to the question: What do you think of when you hear the word BRAND?
feature · June 2010
The absolute best way is to have someone else promote you! But you may need to do something to actually be worth promoting!
feature · June 2010
Promote yourself first because the first thing people buy into is you. Then and only then promote your great opportunity.
feature · June 2010
My Dad knew the secret of retention was building relationship with his customers, learning and serving their needs, and doing it BETTER than anyone else (and with a smile!)
feature · September 2010
The most important thing to understand is that, when you choose to use social media to promote your business, it’s no longer just about you.
feature · September 2010
The most underestimated and overlooked thing for people in or entertaining a Network Marketing career is the understanding that Network Marketing requires one to acquire and learn specific skills, like any other endeavor.
feature · October 2010
And when I look for folks to connect with, I'm not focusing on selling, but on meeting people I'd really enjoy getting to know and become friends with over a long time.
feature · October 2010
We’ve seen the best results in our industry from Facebook, since it builds on what we do best as network marketers: build relationships.
feature · November 2010
Consistent (day in and day out) and persistent (following up until you get a result) action is an essential component for Network Marketing success.
feature · November 2010
And if I were starting my business again, one of the first things I would do is learn a few of these basic principles...
technology · November 2010
The thing is, though, that the world is changing. People are communicating in different ways. In fact, some of those tried and true communication methods we’ve relied on, especially the telephone, aren’t working as well as they used to. Younger generations don’t like to talk o…
feature · January 2011
This new beginning should find you examining your skills, talents, activities, resources, goals and desires with the INTENTION of creating or revitalizing them for your success in 2011 and beyond.
column · February 2011
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
To “meet in the middle” is to find solutions that are mutually-beneficial to you and your beloved.
feature · July 2011
The most authentic and, dare I say, personally evolved people on the planet are children.
feature · July 2011
The very word “network” in the name tells us that we will have to establish connections within our business. Connections in network marketing start and end with relationships between people, and without these relationships success is not an option.
feature · July 2011
Please don’t misunderstand what I am saying. Team building is all about building relationships , but prospecting and recruiting absolutely is NOT!
feature · July 2011
When we don't find out what they want by connecting with them it can cause us and them a lot of frustration. We can easily find out what they want by asking them.
feature · July 2011
The secret to my many good friends is not a secret at all. I approach every possible friendship with an open mind, an open heart, and with zero expectations.
feature · July 2011
In today's highly-competitive marketplace, however, the public's image of the typical sales person and the reality of the effective sales person of the 21st century are light years apart.
feature · July 2011
“Events and sometimes even destinies turn on the simplest lines of dialog in that casual conversation called ‘opening conversation with a stranger.’”
feature · July 2011
When you look people in the eye and smile, you are able to engage them even before you begin talking. Selling really is all about engagement. The ability to connect is the ability to sell.
feature · July 2011
Probably the biggest mistake people make in network marketing is talking too much.
feature · July 2011
If we put our very best into our relationships we can almost guarantee getting the very best out of our relationships!
feature · July 2011
But in actuality the first impression is made long before the first word is uttered.
feature · July 2011
When you start your business you have a list of people you know and usually know well enough to establish a relationship, but if you want your business to grow and expand, you have to expand the number of people you meet. You also have to maintain healthy relationships with yo…
feature · July 2011
Our deep seeded conviction and desire to reach out and help others, to give of ourselves and see how we might better their lives or situation, is a very delectable reward!
column · July 2011
In our business, people buy us. That might sound strange but it's true.
feature · July 2011
IQ determines 20% of our chances for success the other 80% is determined by our social skills, interpersonal skills & emotional intelligence
feature · July 2011
No source excerpt was available for this article.
feature · July 2011
R is for Relationshipping F is for Friendshipping P is for Partnershipping L is for Leadershipping
feature · August 2011
There are such better ways to go about getting free leads and building your network marketing business.
article · September 2011
People begin to seek us out. In other words work harder to become a giver vs a taker. Think about what we can do to help other people. Believe it or not this is also a smart way to really find out if they are the 'right' ones that we're looking to partner with in our business!
feature · September 2011
She studied with excellence as her goal and with a desire to embrace the tribes people with compassion and a desire to give them MORE than the service they required. She set herself above the rest by doing so and gained the respect and admiration of the tribe.
feature · November 2011
However, you already have a warm market right in front of you. Contact them first as you build your new warm market through whatever system or method you decide to use.
technology · March 2012
What I’ve done is set up a special email address that I post on forums, my blog, website, and Facebook. I set it up on Vacation mode with an automatic message that goes out to anyone who sends email to that address and that message leads them to my personal website.
feature · June 2012
All my years in the advertising and marketing business (from classified ads, to radio, TV, magazine, etc.) have taught me one powerful principle that works anywhere... anytime! “Word of Mouth” is WORLD CLASS ADVERTISING!
article · July 2012
A great leader is one who can create relationships with those given to him or her for mentorship.
feature · December 2012
Most people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. So communication is the key, asking questions and listening. People want to be heard and made to feel valued.
article · January 2013
One of the greatest secrets giving you an advantage when dealing with people is the ability to understand why others respond to the way you respond during conversations.
feature · January 2013
Many of us are members of our local chamber of commerce and other business groups. We wouldn’t go to one of these networking meetings, stand in the middle of the room and read press releases about our business, would we? Yet, that’s essentially what most of us are doing on the…
feature · February 2013
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · February 2013
In other words, tell me and I will listen, but show me and I will follow. Leadership requires putting aside your pride and leaving no room for ego. Humility is key.
article · March 2013
Research has proven that those who are happy at home are more productive and less stressful at work. Developing a better relationship with your mate can help you develop a better life and a better business!
technology · April 2013
It’s part of the recipe that gives me fuel to drive forward. It’s 1/3 of my mantra: a pinch of delusion, a dash of audacity and a shot of courage.
technology · April 2013
Video is really a great way to use new media as a way to attract people to your company, your brand –YOU- from everywhere!
feature · May 2013
One night at the factory, I distinctly remember having one of those “Aha!” moments when I realized that I had been following someone else’s plan for my life.
article · June 2013
Talk about the person you have just met. Don't talk about yourself - talk about them!
feature · June 2013
It takes a LOT of energy, effort, strategy, and time to make it work.
article · September 2013
Well, I believe there are actually some things that are more valuable than capital that can lead to your entrepreneurial success. Let me give you the list.
feature · November 2013
Your company event solidifies belief in the company, the products and the leadership. This is when you want to create something special and specific for your team while there.
feature · December 2013
How to go from Overwhelm to Overjoy through the month of December or as the title suggests, Don’t Just Build A Living, Build a Life.
feature · December 2013
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.
technology · March 2014
Most of the tools that are mentioned above can cost a fortune and unless you are experienced they may all prove to be a waste of money, yet your MIND and your MOUTH cost you nothing.
feature · April 2014
The benefits of being able to "work a room" with ease and professionalism are tremendous! To be able to approach business prospects with genuine enthusiasm and confidence, knowing that you will be both comfortable and productive requires training.
feature · April 2014
We are ‘selling’ who we are and what we do. We are ‘selling’ possibilities.
feature · April 2014
Stranger: A friend you have not yet met. But in this case they are people you may have met, but you just have not become friends yet.
feature · April 2014
There's a way to become a better communicator and that is to network with lots of people including people in our own industry that are in other companies.
article · May 2014
Therefore, talk to everyone and let them make the decision themselves. This is the hunter approach to prospecting.
feature · May 2014
When you are posting online, be the kind of person others would want to be around, follow, and emulate.
feature · June 2014
One night at the factory, I distinctly remember having one of those “Aha!” moments when I realized that I had been following someone else’s plan for my life.
feature · September 2014
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · October 2014
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.
column · July 2016
Early in my networking career, I attended numerous leadership conventions and watched industry superstars and motivational speakers prowl the stage. They shared their story about their backs being against the wall, then joining a network marketing company, going to work, and a…
feature · October 2016
No source excerpt was available for this article.
column · October 2016
There are three essential reasons you MUST identify your why to succeed in your business.
feature · November 2016
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · November 2016
No source excerpt was available for this article.
column · November 2016
No source excerpt was available for this article.
article · January 2017
No source excerpt was available for this article.
feature · March 2017
No source excerpt was available for this article.
column · March 2017
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article · August 2021
At the time of this writing, there are nearly 300 critter lessons that list my name in the by-line. Lord willing, there will be plenty more to follow. I have a genuine passion for the subject of human connection skills, and I relish every opportunity to share valuable lessons…
feature · August 2021
The world is crowded with noise. The art of listening is nearly extinct.
feature · August 2021
Did you know adults spend an average of 70% of their time engaged in some sort of communication?
article · August 2021
That's a pretty bold statement! The Greatest Secret For Financial Success .
feature · August 2021
"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
Not saying is worse than saying the wrong thing at times.
feature · September 2021
"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 · September 2021
Not all howls are alike. Nor should they be. The “right” makes all the difference
article · September 2021
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 · October 2021
If businesses can be boiled down and all of the ingredients could be looked at, there is one common flavor that all of them share. This one trait is the "why" element. Why did person x start the business? This is the trait that motivates everything for the business. Throughout…
article · October 2021
Success in Network Marketing – A Key to Finding Your Success in This Business
column · October 2021
"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 · October 2021
Your perceptions, their reality—Another recipe for win-win team building © Russ McNeil 2021 AhaUniversity.com
column · October 2021
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
The Network Marketing Magazine is bringing on an expert columnist, Shane Morand. Shane has a long "success" resume. He has been responsible for building, not one, but three billion-dollar companies, and he is working on his fourth! Shane is an expert on Napoleon Hill’s work, T…
column · November 2021
Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich: Pleasing Personality
article · November 2021
Are you looking for network marketing training and help that helps you get your butt in gear at times when you’re sort of stuck?
feature · November 2021
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 · November 2021
"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
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 · December 2021
In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition.
article · December 2021
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · December 2021
Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich: Pleasing Personality This month, Shane M Following the success of his 1937 landmark bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill wrote Outwitting the Devil, an exposé on the methods the Devil uses to ensnare and control the minds of human bein
column · December 2021
"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
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 · December 2021
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · January 2022
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 · January 2022
Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich: Pleasing Personality This month, Shane M Following the success of his 1937 landmark bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill wrote Outwitting the Devil, an exposé on the methods the Devil uses to ensnare and control the minds of human bein
column · January 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
column · January 2022
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 · January 2022
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · January 2022
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
Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich: Pleasing Personality This month, Shane M Following the success of his 1937 landmark bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill wrote Outwitting the Devil, an exposé on the methods the Devil uses to ensnare and control the minds of human bein
feature · January 2022
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · February 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
column · February 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
column · March 2022
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
"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
"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
"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
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
article · 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
column · May 2022
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
"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
"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 this article, at least for me, is writing it and avoiding the obvious cliches and tropes.
feature · June 2022
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · June 2022
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
Two powerful international successful women leaders, having a conversation!
article · June 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
column · July 2022
Dear Uncle Russ: What ever happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
article · July 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 · July 2022
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · August 2022
When I think about all I have learned about being a leader, throughout the course of my life, there are countless concepts and theologies that come to mind. What I have found to be the most powerful way to lead, is to serve.
feature · August 2022
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
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
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 · June 2022
Trujivan is extremely excited to team up with the premier network marketing resource in the industry.
column · June 2022
Denise Kato: Trujivan is extremely proud of our team members who have achieved rank advancements this month! The incredible effort given to growing your businesses is second to none! The following names deserve recognition for a job well done. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazi
column · September 2022
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 · September 2022
2022 marks my 28th year on the direct sales and marketing scene.
feature · October 2022
Have you ever heard this: "Hey, that sounds great! I'll call you next week?"
column · October 2022
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
As someone who has been involved with network marketing for more than 20 years now, I learned, early on, the importance of building rock solid relationships!
feature · November 2022
Yes, and if you're smart, you'll realize that you need both...and sometimes some will BE both.
column · November 2022
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
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
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
column · December 2022
Welcome to the introduction of a new column to the magazine, which I have the honor of presenting. By way of introduction, I am Heather Bustos, and my career and passion are counseling companies regulated by the FDA and FTC on compliance.
column · January 2023
Question: What are some common compliance issues you see for network marketing companies?
feature · January 2023
Imagine you have a bank acct that deposits $86,400 each morning.
feature · January 2023
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
How do I tell my product "story" without sounding like I'm selling?
feature · January 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · February 2023
No, that's not a "typo" where I accidentally omitted the "A" in the middle of "Being" and "Character."
column · February 2023
How do I tell my product "story" without sounding like I'm selling?
column · March 2023
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
What do I do when someone says "I want to understand how I can make money in 'this'?"
feature · April 2023
Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich: Pleasing Personality This month, Shane M Following the success of his 1937 landmark bestseller, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill wrote Outwitting the Devil, an exposé on the methods the Devil uses to ensnare and control the minds of human bein
feature · May 2023
"You never know what you're going to get." Apologies to Forrest Gump... who, by the way, would have been the ULTIMATE MLM distributor.
feature · May 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · May 2023
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
I am trying to start my own business but can not get out of my comfort zone. Any tips or advice?
feature · June 2023
Back when Facebook was a wee tadpole in the Web 2.0 pond it was a GOLD MINE!
feature · June 2023
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 · June 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · July 2023
If I had a penny for every time that someone thought my approach to network marketing was "bass-ackward,"
feature · July 2023
No one makes it alone without a leader or a mentor.
feature · July 2023
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!
feature · July 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · July 2023
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
In the attached video, see a very candid conversation with one of my coaches, Bob Proctor.
feature · August 2023
In the ever-expanding world of network marketing, the key to unlocking success lies in equipping those you work with the essential tools for achieving greatness.
technology · August 2023
As network marketers, we're driven by ambition, seeking opportunities to grow and achieve financial freedom.
feature · August 2023
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
In your opinion what are the best "types" of products that lend themselves to Network marketing distribution?
feature · August 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · September 2023
"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
"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 · September 2023
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving network marketing landscape, conventional coaching techniques often fall short in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the modern network marketer.
technology · September 2023
In the realm of network marketing, effective coaching goes beyond mere business strategies.
technology · October 2023
In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving network marketing landscape, conventional coaching techniques often fall short in addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the modern network marketer.
article · October 2023
Starting a business or investing in real estate requires a vision, determination, and a dash of risk-taking.
feature · October 2023
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!
feature · October 2023
In the ever-expanding world of network marketing, the key to unlocking success lies in equipping those you work with the essential tools for achieving greatness.
column · October 2023
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
Is it okay to be in more than one network marketing opportunity at the same time?
technology · November 2023
In the realm of network marketing, effective coaching goes beyond mere business strategies. It dives deep into the very essence of growth, transformation, and prosperity. The Swedish Wealth Institute, having carved a niche in the coaching domain, understands this synthesis and…
feature · November 2023
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?
article · November 2023
As a leader, your team looks up to you, relying on your guidance, wisdom, and expertise.
feature · November 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
feature · November 2023
The Six essentials that I believe make up the basics of healthy relationships.
feature · December 2023
In the bustling world of network marketing, the journey from novice to leader is akin to alchemy, turning base metals into gold. It’s a path I know well, having traversed the treacherous and rewarding roads of real estate investment to arrive as the CEO of the Swedish Wealth I…
feature · October 2023
Imagine for a moment, a world where every budding entrepreneur, every emerging leader, has access to the support and guidance they require to thrive. Isn’t that a world full of potential, opportunity, and growth? That vision powers the engine behind the Swedish Wealth Institut…
feature · December 2023
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."
feature · December 2023
I love people and have never met a stranger! I want to engage in knowing what makes them who they are. I want to know what they need in their life and I want to share what makes me who I am and what has helped me grow in life and business.
feature · December 2023
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · December 2023
In your opinion, which is more effective; a "warm" or "cold" market approach?
feature · January 2024
A "do-over." A "fresh start." A "Mulligan." "Another chance."
column · January 2024
We are proud to announce our newest Contributing Editor, Shane Morand!
column · January 2024
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 · January 2024
Leadership in network marketing isn't just about guiding your team; it's about inspiring them to achieve their utmost potential.
feature · January 2024
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin
column · February 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's inside on the subject of Developing Skills.
feature · February 2024
"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
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 · February 2024
Developing skills in my business may be different than a lot of others in network marketing.
column · March 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on Prospecting .
feature · March 2024
Your life, at least as far as building a network marketing organization goes, is about ready to get a LOT easier!
column · March 2024
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
Why do so many companies make you buy a minimum auto-ship order to qualify for commissions?
column · April 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on Developing Loyalty .
column · May 2024
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 · May 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on Developing Leadership .
column · June 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on Retention .
feature · June 2024
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
In your opinion what are the best "types" of products that lend themselves to Network marketing distribution?
feature · July 2024
"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 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on Duplication .
column · August 2024
"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
"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 2024
As one of the greatest experts on Napoleon Hill's teaching in his best-seller Think And Grow Rich, Shane will give us Mr. Hill's insight on the use of Tools .
feature · October 2024
Consistency is something that is required if you want to get better at something or succeed in life or health.
column · October 2024
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
article · December 2024
People enjoy businesses that are personable and memorable. In order to enjoy a great relationship with their prospects. Businesses have learned to nurture these relationships to fruition. Nurturing is an art form and is known as content marketing. This article will help new busin