So you want to own your own business!  Well no time is better than now to learn how to own and run your own business.  Unemployment rates are the highest they’ve been in years, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up.  Technology is replacing over 100,000 people per year!  The world as we know it is changing.  Though a number of businesses fail each year, there are many that are very successful.

There are 3 primary business structures.  They are franchises, traditional, and network marketing.  Each has it’s own advantages and disadvantages.  But if you sit and really analyze them all, one comes out on top each time!  From a business stand point, if you sit and really analyze each structure, you will see that building a network marketing business can turn you more profits with less efforts.

Here are some contrast between traditional/ franchise structures compared to network marketing structures.

Traditional/Franchise Structure      Network Marketing Structure

I’m not saying that a traditional business structure won’t work.  What I’m saying is that the network marketing industry is normally frowned upon due to lack of information.  If the greats, such as Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump, say that if they had to do it all over again, they would definitely use network marketing as the vehicle to financial freedom, then that is a clue for us all.  Robert Kiyosaki’s latest book entitled “The Business Of The 21st Century“, explains in detail the advantages of building a successful network marketing business.

To Your Success,

There is a saying that goes, “the expression one wears on one’s face is far more important then the clothes one wears on one’s back.”

A smile can be worth a million dollars in the network marketing industry!

Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, “I like you.  You make me happy.  I am glad to see you.”

As a professional network marketer, phone calls are our lifeline.  We are on the phone at least 90% of the time calling prospects, following up with leads, etc.  The effect of a smile is powerful, even if it is unseen.  When talking on the phone, you should smile  because your “smile” comes through in your voice.  You begin to speak in tones that bespeak how pleased you are to have that person on the phone. A smile plays a huge part in your customer service skills and your success in this industry.

An old Chinese proverb states, “A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.”

Keep Smiling & Dialing!

To Your Success,

If you are trying to think of a creative way to raise funds for your non-profit organization or event, then look no further.  We have a way for you to provide consumers with a product that they will buy everyday, no matter what while making a substantial profit.   What we’ve done is taken a habit that people have, coffee, and made it healthy!   Keep in mind that seven out of ten Americans consume multiple cups of coffee per day.  Add organic green tea and hot chocolate and you have a ten out of ten market!

With this fundraiser, you are offering a product that they use every day, so instead of buying their coffee at the grocery store, they are buying it from you or the organization you are working with. The coffee is infused with Ganoderma Lucidum, known as the king of herbs.  The ganoderma offers a ton of health benefits and can not be detected in the coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.  Below we compare healthy coffee with regular coffee so that you can see some of the benefits that the ganoderma provides.

What regular Coffee Does      What Organo Gold Healthy Coffee Does

Non-profits and Health Practitioners can order the product (coffee, green tea, hot chocolate) at wholesale prices without a membership fee.  The wholesale price for each box of product is $15 and can be sold for $30/box.  That’s a 100% mark up, $15 profit then you must subtract expenses.

The product is lightweight, doesn’t perish and it is an easy sale for everyone involved!  Think of it like this, 50 people in your fundraiser and each sells 20 boxes of coffee.  Pre-orders are taken and money is collected at the time of the sale.  The non-profit takes it’s profit, calculated their order, and send the order in to the representative.  The coffee is delivered in seven to ten days.  And 90% of those who have bought a box of coffee will call that non-profit back and ask for more.  The fundraisers will repeat themselves automatically, which is unheard of!  The program makes over $10,000 in profit once you account for the shipping, handling cost, and other expenses.

This type of fundraiser works well with PTA fundraising, charity fundraising, school fundraising or any type of non-profit fundraising.  Please go over the Organo Gold Fundraiser Form.  I will be willing to fly to your area and meet with your group, if large enough, and set up your fundraiser so you’re ready to go.  Call or email me if you would like more details.

To Your Success,

The other day I was talking to some friends in my warm market about the business opportunity.  One of them said, “I’ve been in several network marketing companies and they don’t work.  So give me one reason why I should look at your business?”

To begin with I want to say that just because you attempted to try something and failed, doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.  Just because you have a network marketing company doesn’t mean money is going to come flowing in either.  As a matter fact, 97% of all network marketers fail!

When you build a business from scratch or even open a franchise, there is always work to do.   Well it is the same for MLM.  There is always work to do but the convenience is what makes it such a desired entity.  You can build your business by just living your life and socializing with others, shopping in the grocery store, sitting in the doctors office, and anywhere you go.

A number of failed entrepreneurs and scam artist have given network marketing a bad name, but it is coming around.  I believe, just as Robert Kiyosaki said, that Network Marketing is the business of the 21st century.  So to answer the question that was proposed to me by a friend, I wanted to dig deep and go over and beyond his request.  Below is a list of 20 reasons to have a network marketing business.

1. Low start up cost:  For most network marketing companies, the start up cost is relatively inexpensive.  I’ve seen start up cost range from $50 to $150.  This is a small investment for your own business.  In order to start a franchise you are looking at spending a minimum of $20,000.
2. Tax advantages:  Having a network marketing company is having your own business.  You are now in the “B” quadrant of the Cashflow Quadrant.  You are manifesting people’s time, mind, and energy to make money for you.
3. Personal Development:  This is a necessity if you plan on being successful in network marketing.  As you grow, your business grows.  In addition, personal development is great for your character and
4. You get to help others:  Network marketing is all about helping others be successful.  When you help others get what they want, you get what you want.  Team work makes the dream work.
5. Fulfill Your Dreams:  Network marketing can provide you with the income to live the lifestyle that you’ve dreamed of.  It can be a vehicle to transform your dreams into a reality.
6. No longer trading hours for dollars:  We’ve been programed to trade hours for dollars by securing a job.  But trading hours for dollars isn’t taking full advantage of your time.  Building a profitable business is taking full advantage of your time and the rewards are life changing.
7. Time Freedom: Time is the only element of our lives that can’t be replaced.  We can replace money, we can replace gifts, but time is non-replaceable.  Network marketing gives us more time to do those things that we want to do and that we enjoy doing.
8. Choose who to work with:  This is one of my favorite benefits of network marketing.  We can choose who we want to work with, unlike a conventional job when you are stuck working with an annoying, lazy coworker.
9. Product discount:  Most network marketing companies have great products.  I enjoy getting those products at wholesale prices and you will too.
10. You are your own boss:  There is nothing like being your own boss.  I’m sure you can imagine the benefits of this.
11. No Income cap:  When you have a network marketing business, the sky is the limit to your income.  You can make as much money as you put forth the effort to make.
12. Leverage:  This one benefit is ingenious!  In your network marketing business, you get to leverage the time of others, while getting paid.  Would you rather get paid 100% from your own efforts, or 1% from the efforts of 100 people?
13. Simple System:  Most network marketing companies have a simple system for you to learn and use.  You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, simply follow the system that is laid out in front of you.
14. Recession Proof:  Most network marketing businesses are recession proof.  Usually their products are of great quality as compared to everyday traditional products.
15. Build a Legacy:  There is nothing like building your own legacy that will be around for generations to come.
16. Passive Income:  This is one of the most important aspects of financial freedom.  When you build a company or business and can receive passive income for years then you’ve created the ultimate pay.  Passive cash flow income is something that we all need in order to build true wealth.
17. Retire Early:  People would normally retire around the age of 60 years old.  But due to the economic system collapsing, a number of elderly individuals find themselves working after the age of 60 just to survive.  With a network marketing company, you can build a successful business and retire when you wish to stop working.
18. Part-time Business:  With focus and dedication, you can build a successful network marketing company part-time.
19. Perfect Time:  Due to the economic cycles of our economy and based on the cycle we are currently in, a direct sales company is one of the most desired and lucrative professions available.  The revenue generated via direct sales assists in boosting the economy because people are making money and spending it.
20. Free On-The-Job Training:  As a network marketer, you should get some free training from your sponsor or up-line.  That’s how this system works!  In order for you to be successful, you must help others to be successful.  That’s what makes this business structure such a phenomenal investment!

Network marketing is truly the business of the 21st Century.  There are over 83 million home based businesses in the U.S. alone!  More and more big businesses are laying workers off, not due to any fault of their own, but the businesses can no longer afford to pay their workers and executives.  Now you have the option to become the CEO of your own company and get CEO pay!  Isn’t that exciting!  If you need help in getting started in your home based business, contact me.

To Your Success,

Organo Gold is a relatively new Multi Level Marketing company.  Created in 2009 by Mr. Bernardo Chua, Organo Gold has taken the world’s second most consumed beverage, coffee, and made it healthy by adding a powerful herb to it known as Ganoderma.  Ganoderma is a red mushroom that dates back over 4,000 years.  Organo Gold has the largest organic Ganoderma Lucidum farms in the world thus producing the absolute most pure 100% certified organic Ganoderma Lucidum.  Ancient generations prized this mushroom for it’s medicinal properties, promoting health and well-being.

Organo Gold has brought 100% certified organic Ganoderma Lucidum and gourmet coffee together and has positioned itself in the front of the largest traded commodity in the world next to oil.  Ganoderma Lucidum is considered a natural treasure and now you can have access to it.  Now you can share it with those you love.  You can share it with your co-workers, colleagues, neighbors and anyone you meet.  This natural treasure is literally bringing physical, emotional and financial relief to many.

Why Organo Gold?

Organo Gold has revolutionized the coffee industry as well as the network marketing industry.  Most network marketing companies focus on providing products or services that people need.  Organo Gold has taken a habit, coffee, and made it healthy.  Though coffee isn’t a necessity, it is a beverage that over 255 million Americans want and drink everyday!  In addition to being debt free and a fairly new company, Organo Gold has grew at a rate of over 300% every year since it’s inception back in 2009.

Product

In addition to coffee, Organo Gold has green tea, hot chocolate, soap, toothpaste, and other Nutraceuticals.  All of the products are infused with 100% certified organic Ganoderma Lucidum to promote health and wellness.  The instant gourmet coffee has a rich aroma and flavor of freshly brewed coffee.

Industry

Organo Gold capitalizes off of five (5) different industries.

1. Coffee Industry:  The second largest traded commodity behind oil.  Over 500 million cups of coffee are served in the U.S. everyday.
2. Health & Wellness Industry:  The health & wellness industry is projected to be the next trillion dollar industry by the end of 2012.
3. Internet:  There’s over $90 Billion dollars a year spent over the Internet.
4. Weight Loss Industry:  The weight loss industry is huge!  Over 80% of Americans want to loose weight.
5. Home-Based Business Industry:  The home-based business industry is the fastest growing sector in America today.

Leadership

Bernardo Chua (Bernie), founder and CEO of Organo Gold, is considered a legend in the direct sales industry.  He is highly sought after for his years of experience as CEO and 5 time winner of “Direct Sales Company of the Year” award in Asia.  Under Bernie’s innovative and dynamic leadership, Organo Gold is poised for unprecedented growth, unprecedented wealth creation with an unrivaled opportunity.

Holton Buggs, vice-president of sales, is a veteran MLM executive and field leader who brings almost 20 years of success, dynamic innovation and the strategic intelligence that sets him apart from his peers.  Through his leadership, his previous company’s sales increased over 800%!  Holton is also an author of several industry books and a consistent multiple seven figure earner in the industry.

Other leaders in Organo Gold consist of Shane Morand (Co-Founder & Global Master Distributor), Jamie Foo (Director of Finance), Mark Seevers (Global IT Manager), Shella Chua (Director, Administration), and Attorney Stuart Moir & Attorney Gerald Nehra (Legal Team).

The Company

Organo Gold has taken the riches treasures from the earth and created an environment that will allow Organo representatives and customers to receive treasures on the earth… physical, emotional and financial.  The goal of the company is to corner 1% of monthly coffee revenue, which is approximately $129 million.  Organo Gold recognizes Representatives as an equal partner in the business.  Thus, up to 50% of product sales is paid to Representatives in accordance with their efforts.

The simple and balanced compensation plan combines the two most powerful pay structures known in the direct sales industry.  They work together to create both large immediate earnings as well as significant long-term residuals for life-changing income.  The compensation plan is based on a Dual Team structure, that rewards every stage of business development coupled generously with a Unilevel Plan including powerful Generational Bonuses, Matching Bonuses and a Worldwide Bonus Pool.

In conclusion, I would like to say that as a rep of Organo Gold for the last 30 days, I’m truly satisfied with my experience with this company.  If you are seeking an opportunity for you and your family to make a change financially, Organo Gold is it!  It’s Easy, It’s Simple, It’s Coffee!

Learn More about Organo Gold Coffee Business by listening to our 24hr opportunity call, 877-843-2525.  If you are interested in joining the Organo Gold family, please contact me.

To Your Success,

When you start your own network marketing home-based business, it’s very important to stay fired up!  Normally when we start our business, we have a high level of excitement. Keeping that fire for success burning is a must! When our fire goes out, so does our desire and passion. Our dreams begin to die!

The network marketing business is a lonely one.  One has to be strong in this business and keep a burning fire for success. Just as wood keeps the fire burning in wood stoves, we must constantly add wood to our fire  for success. What is wood? Wood are those things that’s motivating us to continue, those things that drive us. Here are some tips to keep your fire for success burning.

1. Family:  Family is the number one fuel that keeps my fire burning.  It’s a great idea to keep pictures of those that you “hold dear to your heart” on your computer desk, work station, in your car, wallet/pocketbook, and anywhere that you spend a lot of time.  You need to look at those pictures everyday and know that the decisions you make today, effect them tomorrow.
2. Personal Commitment:  Write down a personal commitment to yourself.  We commit to a lot of things in life.  We commit to jobs, our spouse, events, friends, etc.  But the most important commitment is to yourself.  Why commit to others when you can’t commit to yourself? Write a commitment to yourself and read it daily.
3. Your Story:  Everyone has a story.  Your story is different and unique in some special way.  I make it a habit to read my story every other day, not because I don’t know it, but because when I read it I’m encouraged.  Write down your story, and make it a habit to read it at least three times a week.
4. Accountability Partner:  An accountability partner will support you in your business, give you constructive criticism, and keep you motivated.  It’s similar to having a work out partner.  It’s hard to work out when you don’t have a partner, but if you have someone working out with you, the desire is stronger and you feel committed.  Your accountability partner should be someone local and in the same business as you.
5. Communication with Up-line:  It is very important to communicate with your up-line/sponsor at least twice a week.  Your sponsor’s job is to be sure you are working towards your goals.  You should send your sponsor a sheet with your 90 day goals.  Your sponsor will make sure you are on the right track and keep you motivated.
6. Weekly Goals:  Set small weekly goals that will allow you to accomplish your 90 day goals.  Weekly goals keep you on the right track and allows you to see your progression.  This will surely encourage you to continue working hard.

Remember, 95% of network marketers fail.  Why?  Because their fire for success slowly fades away.  This industry is one of the most simple and lucrative home-based businesses ever, but yet so many fail.  Follow these tips to stay motivated and fired up about your business.

To Your Success,

I went into Sams club the other day to do some shopping.  Whenever I go, I usually take my entire family.  Why?  Because we can almost guarantee that there will be a multitude of different samples of food and drink that we can try.   It’s great, because my kids are picky eaters, so my wife and I get to see what it is that they like and don’t like.

This marketing strategy is a concept that has been in use for years!  For example, most department stores let you sample the cologne or perfume and you can sample any of the delicious flavors of ice cream at Baskin & Robins.  Because of the samples, we may or may not find a new favorite, but we always come back.

I use samples as my primary offline network marketing strategy.  Initially I just gave away samples to those I knew and would follow up with them.  But using the product samples in this manner wasn’t effective.  Instead, I exchange with the prospect a sample for their contact information.  When I give out samples, I’m getting in return a name and phone number or email. Sampling is very effective because it creates a personal experience with the product that ultimately leads to product loyalty.  For years, network marketers have pondered the question, “do you lead with the product or the business opportunity?” In most cases, I lead with the product.  Because in order to be successful , you have to be a product of the product first. This creates passion and excitement about the product when shared with others. Everybody in the world is a network marketer to some degree.  We all have tried something new, enjoyed it, and shared it with others.  That’s what network marketing is all about, sharing your experience.  What better way to introduce someone to a product than with a free sample.  With focus, persistence, and follow ups, one can build a lucrative business using samples.

To Your Success,

Every year thousands of people sign up for one or more of the hundreds of network marketing companies available today with the hopes of making some part-time cash to supplement their income.  They start the business full of enthusiasm and fired up.  But for 95% of the newcomers, the enthusiasm wears thin within the first 30 to 60 days.  But why?  Most new distributors give up because they can’t bring others into the business and make money in their first 90 days.  So they say, “I’m just not a salesman” just to justify to themselves why they should quit the business.

But for those that don’t quit and strive for greatness, they become winners.  Network Marketing has produced some of the most amazing success stories in the world.  The beauty of network marketing is that anyone can be successful in this business.  Doesn’t matter what your back ground is, doesn’t matter what your age is, anyone can be successful!  With every network marketing company, there are general steps to follow.  Below are 10 general steps to success with primarily any network marketing company.

10 Steps To Success

1. Develop your ‘Why”:  Why are you in MLM?  Your “Why” is a very important aspect of this business.  Your “Why” should make you cry.  If it doesn’t make you cry, then you have to dig deeper.  Some say if you have the “Why” figured out, the “How” will reveal itself.  You find your purpose for being in this business.
2. Become a Product of the Product:  If your company has a product, you should never buy a competing product for any reason, ever!  Purchasing a competing product takes money out of your business and puts it into someone else’s.  You must use all of your company’s products that apply to you and be able to talk knowledgeably and enthusiastically about those products to effectively build your business.
3. Set up your Autoship:  If your company has an autoship program, you should be on it.  In most companies, you must be on autoship in order to qualify for your payout.  This is a small investment, usually $100 – $150/mo.
4. Create a Candidate List:  This is one of the most important steps.  Do not skip it and do not do it halfway.  Just start writing down names of everyone you know.  You need a prospect list of 100 -200 minimum.
5. Book 4 Showcases:  You want to hit the ground running so you need to book 4 showcases off the bat.  Put your up-line in front of 5 – 10 people as soon as possible.  This can start the momentum in your business.
6. Plug into “The System” & Take Action:  Your company should have a system that duplicates.  If there is no system in place, then you need to find yourself another company.  If there is a system in place then just follow the steps.  Plug into that system and Take Action!
7. Invest in Your Inventory:  Consider investing $500 – $,1000 in additional products.  You need products in order to do business.  It’s the experience that sells the business.
8. What are You Willing to Sacrifice for a Season:  In order to become successful at network marketing, you are going to have to make some sacrifices.  This may be the TV, recreational activities, social clubs, etc.  Remember that this is only for a season and once you have reached your goals you will be able to enjoy these items more abundantly.
9. Find a Mentor/Self-Development Time:  Your business will grow only as fast as you do.  A mentor and/or spending daily self-development time will help you develop new skills as your business progresses.
10. Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan:  Schedule your Game Plan with your sponsor or Team Leader.  Set realistic goals for your business and execute them.  Setting goals is a very important part of success in network marketing.  I like to set big goals (90 day goals) then set tiny goals (30day goals) to reach the big goals. Then set up weekly goals to be sure you reach your tiny, 30 day goals.

These steps were provided by successful Platinum Presidents Dwayne and Toni Morgan of Ardyss International.  The network marketing industry is $120 billion dollar a year industry. There are many successful stories to write about. Decide today that you are going to be the next one.

To Your Success,