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article · October 2005

Professional Inviter

If you'll follow these easy, step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to invite anyone to a network marketing meeting, to listen to a conference call, to look at an online presentation or a video/ DVD... even if this is your first day 'on the job'... even if you have no pri…

feature · November 2005

Litmus Test for an MLM Guru

I've been helping all these people make a lot of money, and I mean a lot of money and I wasn't getting any residual. If you know me that's like a crime against nature!

article · November 2005

Get Attached to the Process

How big a part the emotional issues play in our journey depends on how much baggage we bring with us when we start our network marketing business.

article · November 2005

What You Need To Know

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article · December 2005

Trouvez la passion dans votre entreprise

De créer une maison sûre pour les gens dans le marketing de réseau sur laquelle ils peuvent compter, construire leur avenir, devenir couronné de succès et devenir passionné de l'industrie. Ma mission est de créer un impact sur la santé du monde et libérer les gens de la douleu…

article · January 2006

The amazing power of belief

"Tell me what you BELIEVE to be true about having more money in your life."

article · January 2006

Nine coaching tips

Before a client or player starts to speak, I close my eyes and I stop my self chatter, stop what is going on in my own head. I just say to myself, "Get present."

article · January 2006

Dave Johnson

About an hour into the meeting they said a word I had never heard of before– Amway. And when they did, everybody got mad and left!

article · January 2006

Le processus de changement indolore

Le changement réel et durable implique plus de régions de votre cerveau que la partie qui crée des croyances. J'ai discuté de cette technique (et d'autres qui sont même plus puissantes) avec des médecins, des chercheurs médicaux et d'autres professionnels pour obtenir une meil…

feature · February 2006

Everyone's a Salesperson

So, the pivotal question with regard to selling is not if you are doing it, but if you are good at it.

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 · February 2006

Setting priorities

To find out how and why some people became financially independent during the course of their working lifetimes.

article · February 2006

"Donc c'est comment le marketing de réseau fonctionne Vraiment."

· Trouver des Prospects plus qualifiés et intéressés, · Éviter le rejet douloureux durant la Prospection, · Changer la façon que vos prospects voient votre affaire, · Développer des leaders et · Bâtir un chèque de bonus plus grand.

feature · March 2006

What You Say Is Who You Are

So our thoughts are in fact made up of millions of these neural transmissions and the more we think the same thoughts the more they become a part of us.

article · April 2006

Don't Know What You Don't Know

One of the saddest aspects of what I do as an Empowerment Coach and Trainer in the Network Marketing Industry is coming across people who simply don't know what they don't know — especially when they really think they know...

article · April 2006

I know what color you are

In a nutshell knowing what color personality a person has means you'll probably understand that person better then they understand themselves.

feature · May 2006

Part time moms in mlm

Simple? No! Fast growing? Nope! Worth it? Every second!

article · August 2006

Asking the RIGHT QUESTIONS

Asking properly framed questions is truly the key skill which leads to effortless high performance- and ultimately nearly every other desired outcome on the list as well.

article · October 2006

Get Motivated!

When you're talking about your product or service creating your own Memorable Moment will guarantee an impression.

feature · December 2006

Carole Taylor

I knew I could never go back to the corporate world. My personal and spiritual values had changed forever. It simply wouldn't work any more. I was psychologically unemployable.

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.

feature · December 2006

MLM Moms

2. Realize that as a mom with small children, you will have to balance and prioritize in a different way.

article · January 2007

Why buy leads?

When you can start talking about common experiences or compliment someone for certain accomplishments, they are much more inclined to speak with you.

article · May 2007

The importance of three-way calls

Your upline's there so that, between the two of you, the prospect can 1) get all of his or her questions answered, 2) see your company in the best possible way, and 3) make an educated decision.

article · June 2007

Five ways to heat up cold distributors

It's true. And here's the amazing part - ice at 32 degrees will never thaw! Seems as though water is in some sort of suspended animation at 32 degrees.

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

Gratitude, What is Our Attitude?

Having a positive attitude in life and in your network marketing business is one of the pillars of success.

article · November 2007

Dream - Grow - Focus - Achieve!

A lot of people want to make a million dollars but they won’t commit to doing a million dollars worth of work.

feature · December 2007

Duplication Strategies that Work

Before you can duplicate yourself you need your own simple, easy, effective system of drawing in thousands of hot prospects.

feature · December 2007

You can't cross the sea

You have got to participate in order to win!

article · December 2007

Who cares what YOU'RE looking for?

So what did we learn? As the title of this article indicates... we learned; who cares what WE want?

feature · February 2008

I did it, and I did it and so on and so on

But what really needs to happen, is when someone does something that creates a unique buzz, they need to share that and see if it can create success for others too.

feature · February 2008

When the Dust Settles

I keep telling myself, "No matter how bad you want to just tell them about everything that's going on, you have got to keep it, fun, simple, magical and duplicatable."

feature · March 2008

A Map to the Fast Track

The most powerful goals are those that engage and inspire us well beyond the initial writing. The power within a goal is the commitment and intention that it represents.

feature · March 2008

Ready, Set... Zip it!

"If You Do What We Did... You Can Have What We Got!"

article · March 2008

How to use the poor economy to YOUR advantage

See, in times like this, some industries in particular are having a rough time of it... so you not only watch my special techniques grow YOUR business, but you can also give someone else who's having a hard time of things a hand-up.

feature · March 2008

Get'r Done

The key here is that in order to finish first, you have to get started and in this article I'm going to address how to get started right.

feature · April 2008

A Case Study in Success

I had an intense Core Desire to defend myself and regain my self-esteem.

feature · April 2008

Training: Meet them where they are

As in most things, paying attention and listening without an agenda is your most powerful tool in determining where your people are.

article · April 2008

Desire to Learn

Having the desire to learn is at the heart of the ability to take in new information that allows you to do something that you were not formally able to do.

feature · April 2008

Train-ing

As you know, each train has an engine onto which are attached individual cars of various types. Similarly, when training in network marketing, there must be an engine, the primary topic, and attached cars, sub-topics.

feature · April 2008

Give Big or Go Home!

A basic way to start achieving massive success comes from a consistent focused systemized approach to skills development. Each step must build upon the previous step before achieving mastery.

feature · April 2008

Monkey See, Monkey Do

The problem with many people that are brand-new to Network Marketing, or even for those that are "burned-out" from a previous business they were in, is they need the proper training in order to be successful.

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 · April 2008

Beware the Eternal Student Syndrome

Once you start learning and growing, the desire is there to learn more, do more and be more. And, it is very easy to begin spending excessive amounts of your valuable time training. Welcome to the world of the Eternal Student.

feature · May 2008

Gratification in Action

Most people want instant gratification. The good news is that when you're pursuing genuine Core Desires, in most cases you experience constant gratification.

technology · May 2008

Bringing Your Team Together Online

If you don't have a domain name for your team yet, then this article is going to be perfect for you, and will hopefully inspire you to take action to unify your team right away.

feature · May 2008

Flying colors

Yellow was the same as phlegmatic. Blue was sanguine. Green was melancholy, and red was the same as choleric.

column · May 2008

What is Your Personal Style?

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

feature · May 2008

You Have Got to be Kidding Me

We're all human (well, sometimes I wonder about certain people) and that means that we each have our own Personality Style .

feature · June 2008

The ABC's of prospecting

Especially today, everyone is working too hard, needing extra income and looking for a way out of the Hamster wheel.

feature · July 2008

Money is in the Follow Up!

Being consistent means having an action plan and a commitment to goals to achieve results that are measurable.

feature · September 2008

Are You Walking the Walk?

If you want to walk the walk, you must be there too. Plus, you will learn new things that will help you build your business and these meetings are great for prospects and new distributors.

feature · September 2008

JUST DO IT. Just do it. (just do it)

Many of the things that we fear are often self-concocted, misguided impressions based on wrong information.

feature · October 2008

Model Success

I finally recognized one of the primary keys to success. Find a successful upline person and do what they are doing.

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.

feature · March 2009

Providing the Music and Song

Do people plan for this to happen? No. They simply don’t have a plan for it not to happen.

feature · March 2009

The TEAM Approach

In the early nineties, I began to recognize the power of the team approach.

feature · March 2009

You Keep That Which You Give Away

As a marketer, you have to understand that your income is in direct proportion to the value you offer to the markets you serve.

feature · April 2009

What Is This Thing Called Duplication?

But the process in which the product is made is identical from one McDonald’s to the other – across the globe. The McDonald’s’ process is duplicated.

feature · May 2009

Financial Freedom is a Process Not a Secret Sauce

Over the years of working my own businesses, traditional as well as network marketing, I’ve learned (the hard way sometimes) that being aware and working sound basic principles and to keep swinging is the key to success of any kind.

feature · July 2010

We All Need A 25 Hour Day!

I suspect that were we to vote collectively, work would win hands down as to which part of the day consumes us the most.

feature · October 2011

Belief VS Technique

When belief and technique are pitted against each other - belief always wins.

feature · October 2011

Being a “Product of Your Product”

Even though I had read many books on self-improvement and was quite a deep thinker, I wasn’t much of a doer. I would dispense advice with the notion that it was fine and normal for people to do as I say, yet not as I did.

feature · October 2011

Training vs Coaching Your Downline

These are the people who bought into your vision and are now your team members, hungry for the future that they imagine is possible for them … (with you leading them.)

feature · October 2011

Are You in Training for What Lies Ahead?

I believe that is Dad’s secret to being happy and positive he is ALWAYS looking forward to the next great and wonderful thing. He is aware and certain of what lies ahead of him.

column · October 2011

In Training

What training can do is show you how you can make yourself successful and confident.

feature · October 2011

Build MLM Part-Time

The first thing you MUST do when doing the business part-time is DECIDE to do it - no matter what you have to do or what you have to learn.

column · October 2011

Is Training Really Necessary?

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

feature · December 2011

Productive Habits Are Society's Great Stabilizer

The great news is that developing solid and productive habits is a catalyst for success in both your personal and professional life and consistently implementing great habits produces great results!

technology · March 2012

Audios, Videos, Apps, no lies

Each law he laid down is the exact opposite of what the mlm industry teaches the new recruits.

feature · August 2012

Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

Simply assaulting your audience with facts, statistics and information will never create a bond. If you do that, you are simply a human computer, downloading data at a much faster rate than the average person can process.

feature · January 2013

Facebook For Dummies... Literally, you have to see this!

Here's a simple posting strategy I use myself that gets me an additional $800 to $2400 in new business every single month. I simply post about how I am helping, getting ready to help, getting ready to make a call to help, even taking a break from helping a customer/client. Thi…

feature · February 2013

Proven Business Building Systems

What system am I talking about? I am talking about YOU and your ability to talk to your friends, neighbors and relatives.

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 · December 2013

It's a Woman's World

A few simple but powerful principles are found at the core of the direct selling approach, which resonate with women.

technology · March 2014

5 Most Common Questions About Blogging

In a nutshell, your brand is all about creating a unique identity.   Define what that identity is and what it consists of and then choose a name for your blog that showcases that and will draw interest in.

article · June 2014

Multiple skills for the 21st century

So my admonition learn some multiple skills, or should we say, back-up skills for the 21st Century and no better place to learn them than in what your already doing now.

feature · September 2014

Coaching Prospects to Success

Many prospects will struggle with setting up their business. By sharing your firsthand knowledge in a series of blogs or articles you can help them get started faster.

feature · March 2017

Coaching!

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feature · August 2021

Just Listen

For many of us, one of the biggest challenges in our personal and professional lives is dealing with the people we’re pretty certain God put on the planet to bug us.

feature · 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

The Art of Marketing

Not saying is worse than saying the wrong thing at times.

feature · September 2021

Building real, authentic relationships!

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

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

feature · September 2021

The Key to Your Success as a Network Marketer

September Network Marketing MagazineThe Key to Your Success as a Network Marketer Will Not Your Sales Pitch, It Will be Your A.S.K. Mindset That Builds Relationship and CustomersJohn Hackett Ed.D. In network marketing, all organizations, and frankly in life, our success is primar

article · September 2021

What to say

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

feature · October 2021

Your Why

Shane explains that success is not the how it's the why.

feature · October 2021

WHY NOT!

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

feature · October 2021

All businesses have this one Trait in Common

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

Success in Network Marketing – A Key to Finding Your Success in This Business

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 · October 2021

192 Monthly Issues... This is My Why

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

column · October 2021

Shane Morand on Think & Grow Rich

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…

feature · November 2021

Connecting With People

We actually have to do something to connect with people!

column · November 2021

The Power of Women in Network Marketing with Stacey Hall

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

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 · November 2021

Connecting With People, Designing MLM To Win

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

feature · December 2021

Nurturing

Want a great example of network marketing that your prospects can understand?

feature · December 2021

KNOW, LIKE, TRUST, SELL – A NURTURING PROCESS

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

column · December 2021

The Interview - THE NURTURING PROCESS

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

column · December 2021

Shane Morand on Napoleon Hill's Outwitting the Devil

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

"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 · December 2021

Designing Network Marketing To Win

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

column · January 2022

'Victim to Victory' Podcast

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

feature · January 2022

24/7 Attitude

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

feature · January 2022

How To Keep A Positive Attitude All Year Long!

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

column · January 2022

Shane Morand on Attitude

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

article · January 2022

"I was skeptical, and then ..."

When someone says they were skeptical, but then decided it was real, people believe that person even more. This testimonial is a great way to create rapport with a skeptical prospect.

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

column · January 2022

Attitude, You Are Truly In Control

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

column · January 2022

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

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

feature · January 2022

How You Become a Positive, Powerful Leader

How You Become a Positive, Powerful Leader BREAKING NEWS: Nobody wants to watch the movie about the billionaire who bought a lotto ticket and won another $40 million. But the slum dog who becomes a millionaire – we’ll buy a ticket for that every time… So you earned a free bonus c

feature · January 2022

Playing to Win Without Losing the House

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

article · January 2022

MLM Resolutions for 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

Are you PLAYING to WIN? or Playing Not to Lose?

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

The Power of Women in Network Marketing - Winning

This is all about building real, authentic relationships and attracting dream clients who actually want to buy your products and services… so you can finally grow your business. Sign up for Network Marketing Magazine and get access to this and all the information for making you a

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

article · March 2022

The Path of an Entrepreneur

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 · March 2022

3 Ways for Developing the Right Inner Game for Success in MLM!

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 · March 2022

I was Blessed to know and work with Bob Proctor

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

column · 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

feature · April 2022

Don’t Look Down!

Surprising Relationship Lesson from a Palm Tree Pruner

feature · April 2022

Assessing Success Without Borders

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

article · April 2022

How to Get Focused

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 · April 2022

The Allison Story

A STORY OF TRANSFORMATION YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!

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

column · April 2022

Entrepreneur Or Employee Mindset

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

feature · May 2022

What You Need to Know About Goals

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

article · May 2022

Practice these 4 words daily

Can questions offend or scare prospects? Yes. Worse yet, we fear asking questions from strangers.

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

You Have Only One Life To Live

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

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

Are You Ready For The Challenge Of Change?

So much of your success is dependent on your ability to recognize that opportunities are all around you . If you only recognized it, you would realize the huge potential you have in front of you. Many people ask me how to recognize an opportunity when it’s truly right there in…

column · June 2022

THE FAVORITE UNCLE PHENOMENON

THE FAVORITE UNCLE PHENOMENON: How to Conduct the World’s Most Effective 3-Way Calls To Build and Support Your Team.

feature · June 2022

200th monthly anniversary issue

Q. Can I sit on my butt, chant affirmations, and believe in the "Law of Attraction" to create my success in network marketing?

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

feature · July 2022

Tips to Make Your Presentations More Powerful

A bad presentation will turn prospects away from closing the deal. What is a bad presentation? One element is the lack of organization of the material.

feature · July 2022

How clueless was I when I started?

Worthless Sponsor: "How could you forget your IQ? It is only a single digit?" Me: "It didn’t seem important to remember at the time. Worthless Sponsor: "While I can do miracles, I still need some raw material to work with. So, when are you stepping up and learning your first s…

article · July 2022

You know words matter

You know words matter... But have you done this?? Try it On...

column · July 2022

"Ask Russ"

Dear Uncle Russ: What ever happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

article · August 2022

Practice these 5 words daily

"What is new with you?" People love us when we ask this question. They get to talk about their favorite subject … themselves. Instant rapport. Since humans are programmed to complain, they tend to tell us their problems. We should take note. Many of their problems could be s…

feature · August 2022

The Greatest Leaders Are Servants Of All

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

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 · June 2022

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Trujivan is extremely excited to team up with the premier network marketing resource in the industry.

column · June 2022

RECOGNITION CORNER

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

article · September 2022

3 Great Stories

This will happen in our future! No doubt. Guaranteed. It is coming soon.

feature · September 2022

Transforming Into a People Magnet

People follow those who they admire. They want those same qualities because they want to feel successful. Successful people have to go through stages. They have to sacrifice on many different levels. Sometimes the price is not worth it. They suffer through torture and pain to…

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 · September 2022

Follow the Leader

Does anyone ever aspire to be a follower?

feature · October 2022

Keep Your Prospects Engaged

What is prospect engagement? It is an art that creates a relationship between you and the prospect.

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?"

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

column · December 2022

"Ask Heather" on FDA and FTC compliance questions

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.

feature · January 2023

How to Develop “Rainmaker” Productivity

How You Become a Positive, Powerful Leader BREAKING NEWS: Nobody wants to watch the movie about the billionaire who bought a lotto ticket and won another $40 million. But the slum dog who becomes a millionaire – we’ll buy a ticket for that every time… So you earned a free bonus c

article · January 2023

Just for Today

All of us know the expression, “What a difference a day makes.”

feature · January 2023

Your Time: Friend or Foe

Imagine you have a bank acct that deposits $86,400 each morning.

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.

technology · February 2023

The Character of Leadership

In our profession, we continually talk about leadership. We know that everyone who earns big checks owes it to being great leaders (or at least we think so because that's how they're presented before they go on stage) – yet most people who join your team dodge responsibility t…

feature · February 2023

YOUR GOOD NAME IS THE CORNERSTONE OF YOUR SUCCESS

While your character and reputation are vital to the success of your business in any sort of business, their importance is vastly multiplied when you are in network marketing.

feature · February 2023

"Being Character"

No, that's not a "typo" where I accidentally omitted the "A" in the middle of "Being" and "Character."

article · March 2023

4 Lessons From Jim Rohn that Changed My Life

Kyle Wilson has been a great contributor to The Network Marketing Magazine for a number of years, but I knew of Kyle as Jim Rohn's partner. Jim was the most prolific contributor to The Network Marketing Magazine. The only contributor that wrote more articles for our magazine w…

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…

feature · April 2023

What is the looking Zone?

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

article · April 2023

HOW TO CATCH A BOATLOAD OF FISH – 3 ESSENTIAL RULES!

It was probably in the mid-1980s when I came across an article about selling that compared it to catching fish. It could have been Dan Kennedy who wrote it, but even after much research, I don’t know for sure who should get credit for my original inspiration.

feature · May 2023

In Praise of the P-Brain

Congratulations, you just enrolled a new prospect into your downline!

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?

technology · June 2023

Keap Developer Tells You How to Use Email Marketing Like a Pro – Part 1

I'm a Keap developer. I've been using Keap since 2010 back when it was called Infusionsoft. A lot of people ask me, “How do I get people signed up to take my online course?” Much to their surprise I tell them, "Use email." Yep. I recommend promoting your learning programs usin…

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

The Power Of Product

If I had a penny for every time that someone thought my approach to network marketing was "bass-ackward,"

feature · July 2023

The TAPROOT Success System

In fact, even after several decades in network marketing, I’ve never personally heard anyone else teach this publicly.

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

COACHING ……A learned skill

In the attached video, see a very candid conversation with one of my coaches, Bob Proctor.

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?

technology · August 2023

MENTAL TECH: How to Be Smarter Faster

What ORANGE JUICE, DISH SOAP, & BURNING ANTS can teach about how to become ultra-successful with your network marketing business!

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?

technology · November 2023

MENTAL TECHNOLOGY:

HOW TO MANAGE AND OVERCOME YOUR STRESS AND ANXIETY. 5 Sure-Fire Tips That Deliver Positive Results… Fast!

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

From Mentor to Success Story: Building a Legacy in Network Marketing

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

Investing in Relationships: The Key to Sustainable Network Growth

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

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."

feature · December 2023

My Fundamentals for Success

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 · 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!!!

column · February 2024

Developing Skills, According to Napoleon Hill

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.

technology · February 2024

Super Negotiating for Couples

Marriage is a challenge. Growing your business is a challenge. What happens when you try to combine the two?

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 · February 2024

Developing Skills in My World

Developing skills in my business may be different than a lot of others in network marketing.

column · March 2024

Prospecting, According to Napoleon Hill

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 .

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?

column · April 2024

Loyalty, According to Napoleon Hill

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

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 · May 2024

Leadership, According to Napoleon Hill

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

Retention, According to Napoleon Hill

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 .

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 · July 2024

Duplication, According to Napoleon Hill

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

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 · October 2024

About Consistency

Consistency is something that is required if you want to get better at something or succeed in life or health.