The real magic

A few days ago I was sharing a few of my favorite ways to use funded proposals to recruit people in a private and exclusive group and without a doubt there were more  than a few misconceptions about how to use funded proposals to recruit more people faster in your chosen company.

It was almost as if those in the group thought there was a “magic” way to recruit more people, and the truth is, there is, but it’s not where most people think it is, so if you’d like to add a little magic to your recruiting efforts where it counts pay close attention.

The Funded Proposal

Firstly, what is a funded proposal anyway?

Most people think it’s creating a product to sell, and if that’s what you think you’d be partially right.

Although creating your own information product IS a type of funded proposal, my own personal pragmatic definition is far wider.

In my opinion, adding a funded proposal aspect to your business is anything you do to make money now. Simple, yet powerful.

Selling products falls under this definition, BUT what about list building, realizing revenue via affiliate programs, Adsense, etc?

These are TYPES of funded proposals that most people miss out on and the reality it’s far easier to make money from the outset using multiple methods than it is to spend your time trying to create that ONE perfect product.

The Advantage

The advantage of having your own funded proposal in your business is simply that you make money now and there in lies the magic.

The more you make now the more leads you get tomorrow. The higher the probability you recruit more people with less resistance and with more ease.

Moral: Aggressively make money now and you win now and tomorrow. Pretty simple right?

Now that we’ve got that taken care, where most people in the group had distorted misconceptions about funded proposals lied in how to use them to grow their backend business opportunities . . . As if there was a special “magic” trick.

If we’re talking about the info product type of funded proposal the magic lies in no trick, here’s where it is.

I remember way back when I first started pondering push button recruiting I bought a product called “Network Marketing In The Internet Age” by a guy named Frank Garon. It was a 6 cassette course that I paid $197.

As soon that thing hit my doorstep I wore that sucker out. I had to have listened to it 40 times or more. It was a truly mind expanding experience for me. And well, about 6 weeks after purchase and listening through that sucker 40 times I mustered the courage to call the creator of the course, and I’m sure you can guess why . . .

To get involved in any opportunity he was in.

I found his number. I called it. He answered. I was floored that I was actually talking to the guy I had just listened to for the last six weeks. He was a cool guy. My first question?

How can I join your business? I was in, and there in lies more magic of info product funded proposals.

You’re not an expert before you create an info product as a funded proposal, you become an expert because you create one, and from there there are several ways to use that new customer trainer relationship to recruit more, and all are simple.

One thing I used to do was I would simply have a tagline at the end of my emails (just like this one you’re reading) that said “This is the opportunity that changed my life” and from there I would provide the link to my opportunity.

I didn’t even think about it, because my prospect saw my product which edified the recommendation and saw my opportunity they were more than curious about it. I recruit many a person that way.

Another simple way to recruit from a funded proposal is to simply use the last few pages of your info product to let your prospects know more about your opportunity in a no pressure way.

Yet another way to use your funded proposal to recruit is to simply recommend your opportunity on the thank you page after purchase. This method I haven’t used but have seen other good marketers use with great success.

Remember, your aggressive NOW profiting efforts position you to generate more leads and faster than the next guy. You’ve got an advantage. You’ve got your own captive audience.

It is there the magic lies, not some hypnotic phrase or trick only the gurus now. Just a word to the wise.

Talk soon,

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“There is no substitute for knowledge. To this day, I read three newspapers a day. It is impossible to read a paper without being exposed to ideas. And ideas.. more than money.. are the real currency for success.” Eli Broad

I consider myself to be somewhat successful.  Even though I have been knocked down (figuratively) a few times in the business, I have never failed to pick myself up and brush myself off.

The total beauty of it all is the experience.  Not just any experience but my knowledge gained through the experiences over the years. If it wasn’t for the learning experiences, I would not be able to be in the position I am today.  I am better for it and I can share my knowledge with those who seek.

Knowledge is truly powerful when you are growing an online business.  Without it, I could never have created “The Beginner’s Guide To Empire Building” or the The Net Million System. You simply must not underestimate how potent it can be.   Frankly, it has changed my life

I’m not going to sell you on it. But for those who are partial to this industry and want to make an honest buck online here is the abridged guide to my actionable knowledge to changing your own life:

Don’t do sales – Do marketing
Don’t do cold calls – Let people call you
Don’t sell – Show
Don’t enroll people – Sponsor them
Don’t wish you were online – Get a website
Don’t hope for traffic and visitors – Advertise
Don’t email – Get an autoresponder
Don’t spam – Get 100% optins
Don’t join deals – Join businesses
Don’t do it tomorrow – Do it today
Don’t spend money – Invest it in education
Don’t waste money – Make it
Don’t get rich quick – Build cash flow and wealth
Don’t wish it was easier – Make yourself better
Don’t want it to work – Make it work
Don’t hope for success – Create success
Don’t wait for a leader – Become the leader
Don’t follow – Lead
Don’t tell people what to do – Show and mentor them
Don’t watch others – Take action
Don’t chase friends – Show them what you do
Don’t chase prospects – Show them what you do
Don’t chase leaders – Show them what you do
Don’t chase anyone – Show them what you do
Don’t quit – Work harder
Don’t quit – Learn more skills
Don’t quit – Take more action
Don’t quit – Try again

Focus on and understand this last one especially because when you do, you will be well on your way:

When you don’t quit – You succeed.

I have lived by the above list for a while now and it has changed my life.  If you want to be more like me, I would be more than happy to help and mentor you to super success in a home based business.

Also if you liked this guide, please share on Twitter, your followers will appreciate you and so will I, even more than I already do.

Much love,

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Have you ever been in a bad mood but you just didn’t know why?  A bad mood can drastically affect your day in a negative way as well as the day of those around you.  Studies show there is actually a reason that is fueling your bad or angry mood.

Believe it or not, it is associated with your goals.  To be more specific, it is your non-conscious goals.  They can change your mood and your performance.

Tanya Chartrand, assistant psychology professor at the Ohio State University researched extensively the impetus behind bad moods.  ”If you succeed at a goal you didn’t know you had, you’re in a good mood and you don’t know why,” she states.  ”But if you fail at a non-conscious goal , you’re put into this negative mystery mood.”

In reality, we all have non-conscious goals, whether at home, work, with friends and in the community.  Let’s use dining in a restaurant for example.  You may have designs on eating healthier, maybe pass on the steak and eat a salad instead, or replace the french fries with vegetables.  If you end up with steak and fries on your plate and a dessert, you could end up feeling bad (figuratively speaking of course).  Later you may attribute your bad mood to going out to eat.

Your conscious goals become non-conscious over time and are triggered every time you go to a restaurant.  When you fail at your goal, you will fall into a bad mood.

“We are succeeding and  failing at non-conscious goals all the time,” says Chartrand.  ”Research is beginning to show how this affects our moods, the way we perform and the judgments we make about others.  It’s incredibly important.”  If you fail at your non-conscious goals, your performance could deteriorate and when building an online business empire, your bottom line is in direct association with your performance.

Six Simple Actions You Can Do Today To Improve Your Bad Mood

Fortunately, there are ways that you can actually turn your frown upside down.  Here are six action principles that you can do to bust your bad mood and have a more optimistic and more positive mood.

Treat Yourself – One definite way that you can chase away your bad mood is to simply treat yourself every once in a while. There is nothing more gratifying than indulging yourself with some much needed treats. Get a makeover from your favorite salon, or buy an ice cream treat that you were craving for all week, just as long as it is something that you want for yourself. In this way, you personally would be able to remind yourself that you deserve to be pampered every once in a while, and hopefully, this would put you in a much better mood.

Hang Out With Your Friends – Don’t underestimate the power of your friends to get you out of a bad mood. Whenever you feel a bad mood stirring about, try to get your friends to get you back in a better mood. They are usually able to turn things around in a jiffy. Keep in mind that your good friends know you pretty well, so they should have an idea on how to perk you back up with little trouble.

Laugh It Out – Although laughing out loud alone might seem like weird thing to do,  letting out a good laugh every time you feel like you are in such a bad mood can actually help improve your disposition into a friendlier one, even if it is a fake one. No one can let out a good laugh and continue to be in a bad mood.

Meditate And Relax – Going into some form of meditation can help put you in a more relaxed state, and thereby relieving yourself of any tension that you might be experiencing. You can do this by simply giving yourself some time to mellow down and relax, such as counting from 1 to 10 whenever your mood isn’t as good, or by allowing some “personal” time for yourself during your day. Take these opportunities to meditate and relax.

Vent It Out – Keeping your emotions bottled up inside isn’t a good idea, as this will only make you even more cranky later on. Make sure that you find a good friend who will give the time to listen to you regarding what it is that’s putting you in such a bad mood. Venting out your anger through a friend allows you to not only help put you in a much better mood, but it will also help you avoid hurting other people in the process.

Distract Yourself – One way that you can actually use to help put you in a much better mood is to simply forget about your problem by doing some activities that will help get your mind off it. Go out for a nice walk, or read a book. There are a lot of things that you can do, just find something that you love doing and you will forget your troubles in no time.

Ultimately, be cognizant of your mystery bad moods.  They could bring forth awareness of some beneficial non-conscious goals.  Just knowing that much could help resolve your bad or angry mood and help you understand your personality better.

Just remember that being in a bad mood not only affects you, but everyone else around you as well, so make sure that you take charge of your happiness, and change your mood from bad to good.

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You just looked at your downline numbers and realized there is not much happening. Other than the inititial influx of new people your organization growth is non-existent. Really, nobody is joining your business. The wheels have fallen off.

You’ve done everything the so-called “gurus” have told you but your team remains small and stagnant. You know as an upline sponsor, you need to be an effective leader. One that remains steady, confident to steer the organization toward greener pastures.

There are many things you can do to stay the course. Every network marketer knows that in order for growth to happen, leadership plays a HUGE part. But in order for your leadership to blossom, you must be cognizant of the fact that you don’t know everything…at least not yet.

Today I’m going to share with you the deeper understanding of what it means to be a great leader. First you must understand the deeper psychology of where it all starts then what you to manifest the mindset that YOU MUST BE TEACHABLE.

What Is Leadership And Understanding What Is Really Important To You

Ultimately, leadership starts with your inner voice. Ask yourself:

- What is really important to me?
- How do I want my life to unfold?
- How do I want my life to be lived?
- What gives me enthusiasm? excitement?
- What gives me purpose, passion and meaning…..
to my existence on this earth?

Once you have pinpointed that which is important to you, with your core values as your guide, lead from that place. Start with that mindset.

Value is created by leadership as it is a genuine influence. Inherently, we are all called to lead by pragmatically associating our own life experiences, values and gifts to the unique circumstances we face. Opening the heart is key. Leading effectively requires an understanding that techniques and methods take back seat to the heart and human experiences. Processes basically have no role.

Leadership is a human activity originating from the heart with regards for the hearts of others. Leadership is not a program or formula. Leadership has nothing to do with routine but everything to do with attitude.

On the contrary, the most unique component to leadership is to know when leadership must end. As contradictory as it sounds, the most positive results happen not from what you make happen but rather what you let happen. You must discern when to let go.

Perhaps Abraham Lincoln said it best: “You cannot build character and courage by taking away a man’s independence and initiative.”

5 Practical Approaches Most Overlook To Become The Best Leader You Can Be

There is a saying that “to be a good leader, you must be a good follower. This saying actually makes a lot of sense in the context that a leader must first learn before he can lead.  This basically implies that you must first start learning everything you need to learn before you can expect yourself to be good at something.

The same goes for business leaders who want to become effective in what they do.  If they want to be productive, they must continually feed their minds and learn the game that they are playing.

1. Accept That You Don’t Know – (don’t be a “know-it-all”)

Although you might be very good at what you do, you still do not know everything.  There are still some things that you are not aware of, things that could actually play a role in the success or failure of your business.

The first thing that you need to do in order to become an effective business leader is to accept the fact that you don not know everything.  You could be incompetent on some aspects of your business but if you refuse to admit that then you may not take the time to acquire that knowledge. Accept that there are some things you are not privy to yet.

2. Remove Your Pride – (remove that large chip off your shoulders)

It would be difficult for a person to learn something if his pride is in the way.  People seldom allow others to teach them if the chip on their shoulders is way too big.

3. Be Open To Change – (a receptive mind is a powerful thing)

One of the main things that make it difficult for most business leaders to feed their mind is their inability to accept change, especially those that go against what they believe in or what they know. This is actually a scary prospect if your business depends on it.  If you want to be able to weigh all your options and find the best decision possible you need to learn to be more open to change.

4. Become The Follower – (fall in line)

A business leader is very well-equipped to lead others but he may find it difficult to be led.  If you want to become teachable so you can learn more about what you don’t know, then you must learn how to follow instead of leading.

5. Listen To Others – (can’t see the forest for the trees)

One thing that you can be sure of is that not all great ideas can come from you and you alone.  Sometimes taking the time to listen to other people can actually provide you with a much broader and better perspective about your business and could potentially help you find the answer that you are looking for but are unable to figure out on your own .  Keep in mind that you might be too involved in you business to make the right decisions  sometimes.

To learn more about being a successful online business leader, I encourage you to complete the form and as always, I look forward to hearing from you.

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Enjoy,

Kevin

P.S. The time for you to step up and create
the life you KNOW you are capable of is NOW

OK, I’ll admit, I am guilty as charged for not using my time wisely….or at least before I realized it’s value.

It took the true essence of the understanding that the level of my success online was dependent on how I used time to allow certain tasks to manifest the reality I desired.

Many people, including me, can spend their days in a frenzy of doing the wrong activity toward building their online business thus achieving very little.  Quite simply, this is because the needed concentration is not focused on doing the things that matter the most.

This is clear evidence of the Pareto Principle or the 80:20 Rule.

This rule states that typically 80% of unfocused effort generates only 20% of your results.  This means the remaining 80% of your results are achieved with only 20% of the effort.

By understanding the importance of the relationship you have with your time, you can optimize your efforts to ensure your concentration of your energy is not wasted.

If you want to succeed as an online entrepreneur, it is paramount you learn how to properly manage your time.  It’s just that important especially if you want to get somewhere with your online business empire.

Remember to keep this mindset:  you will NEVER retrieve the time you have spent foolishly it’s just that simple. That wasted time is gone forever.

Time management though is not a subject our formal education system teaches.  Time management is a life experiences learned skill.

Today, I have outlined a couple of simple steps that you can do to be able to effectively manage your time.

Work At Your Best

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Every person works best during a particular time in the day.  Some people are more active in their work if it is during the day, while others are night owls and are more productive during the night.

Determine when you are most productive in your work and try to schedule your work during that time.  I recommend saving your most important work during this particular period of time.  This will ensure a better output from your efforts.

Organize Yourself

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Managing your time requires you to organize your work in a way that you can determine your priorities and when you actually do them.

Remember, you won’t be able to be as productive as possible if you don’t know what work you are supposed to finish first.  Just make a list of your workload just to keep you on track.

Learn To Multi-Task

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Multi-tasking is a skill that you should learn to do if you want to be able to finish a bunch of work almost at the same time.  There will be some times when you will be faced with a workload that is both due at the same date or time and you will need to finish them both.

Learn to do multiple tasks at the same time, however make sure that the quality of your work is not sacrificed.  It is useless to know how to multi-task if the the output is not up to par.

Work Fast

One key skill that will help you perform better and manage your time quicker is to learn how to process information and translate that information into action as quickly as possible.  Don’t wait for your work to pile up as this will only stress you out more which will affect the quality of your work decisions.

Learn To Schedule

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As an entrepreneur, you should learn how to manage your time with everybody, including your clients, partners, downline and whoever you may interact with.

Scheduling appointments and meetings can help you organize what you need to do better.

Also set a time and day for you to check your email and keep in mind that you don’t need to immediately respond to every email you receive but do take the time to read and respond to them.

To  learn more about making time a priority I would encourage you to discover your own level of time management:

Via this quick Time Management Interactive Quiz you can gauge your strengths or any aspect of time management you would like to work on.

After taking this fun little quiz you can be directed to some specific tools that will help you work more efficiently.

In Knowledge and Success,

Kevin

P.S. There is power in knowledge

Have you ever used your age as a reason you could not achieve one of your dreams?  If so, I’m no different.  I used to use that excuse all the time until I realized that everything is relative and my age was just a number.

If you know what I’m talking about then you will enjoy this one:

At the age of six, Connie’s talent and drive are simply amazing.  She is proving that your goals can be achieved at any age.  She is also exemplifying the beauty of tossing all your fears aside and realizing that all the magic happens when you step out of your comfort zone.

As Les Brown stated in my last post, you have to be hungry and that hunger can manifest into opportunities beyond your wildest expectations.

As long as you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, improve your skill level through personal development and are ready to commit to developing your knowledge to building a massive online business empire, you can achieve that reality…and I firmly believe that.

If you know anything about me, you are familiar with my belief that knowledge is power and it is the vehicle that can move mountains. And your age is nothing that should stop you from your dreams…it’s just a number.

The year 2010 is just around the corner.  I would be absolutely thrilled to hear how you plan to make this your breakthrough year and make getting out of a financial rut a priority.  In the comments section feel free to add any random thoughts, questions, suggestions or comments.

If you missed Les Brown’s testimony on hunger in my last post: you can watch it here

You are an amazing being and when you see that about yourself you are going to create far more success in your life.

Stay growing,

Kevin

P.S. How To Create A New You

It is inevitable that you will encounter obstacles in you life plans.  These obstacles or hindrances are a definite part in our lives.  Though there are no means of telling when they appear exactly, you can still prepare yourself so that you can turn them into your life’s triumphs once you do encounter them.

Instead of simply succumbing to these obstacles, you can choose to fight like crazy.  Fortunately for you, there are a few things that can help you succeed in that fight and overcome those obstacles.

Set Your Goals

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One way that you can stay focused in your fight against those pesky obstacles you face is by keeping your eyes on the prize.  Don’t lose track of your goals in life.  It is by setting and clearly defining your goals that you can determine how much effort you need to use and where you need to direct your efforts in order to achieve that goal.

Each and every goal has different requirements.  They should be clearly defined if you want to succeed against any that may impede your desired path.

Identify Your Obstacles

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In order for you to truly succeed, you must clearly understand what type of obstacles they are in order to understand what form of action to take.  For instance some obstacles are one time occurrences that simply impede your progress while others refuse to go away and will constantly remain a difficulty.

The key is to identify what type of obstacle that is presented so you can be aware of how to handle the situation.

Be Flexible

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Since obstacles come in different forms and time, you need to learn to become more flexible when dealing with your life’s plans.  Although there are some problems that will completely stopyou dead in your path, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you should abandon your goal.  Rather, simply try to find another path that will lead you to your goal.

Avoiding the obstacle doesn’t signify you are accepting defeat.  It only means you are accepting the fact that there might be other means of achieving your goal aside from the path you are currently on.

Focus On Your Strengths

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If you truly want to be successful in fighting against your obstacles, simply discern between which battles to fight.  Primarily, the best fights to choose are those that you know you can win. Make sure that when taking on obstacles, you have the necessary skills and abilities that are required for you to succeed.

Ultimately, it is important you keep your mind set on achieving your goals regardless the obstacle.  If not, you will only find yourself always abandoning them whenever you encounter and hindrance.

Listen, there is no need to succumb to hurdles every time you encounter them in your life. Always bear in mind that accomplishing the goals you have set for yourself are made even sweeter after you succeed in fighting against all the impediments that tried to derail your plans.

Thank you so much for giving me a few minutes of your time today. What did you think? I’d love to hear your comments, questions or feedback so please share with the community below especially by Twitter.  This message is definitely one that needs to be heard by so many people which can give them a starting point to triumph in life.

In Awareness,

Kevin

P.S. How To Create A New You

Every once in a while, people need some encouragement in their lives, especially during their times of trouble and doubt, which is why learning how to encourage others is an important skill that you need to learn in order to know how you can positively influence the lives of those around you.

Moral ascendancy shown to others is a form of empowerment and when you empower others, in turn you are empowering yourself.

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Here are a few techniques that you can use to effectively and positively influence other people through your deeds of encouragement.

Use Encouraging Words

Using words of encouragement is an effective way of supporting people around you, especially if you want them to succeed and know that you are behind them 100 percent. Use statements such as “well done” or “good job”, especially if given at the perfect time, helps remind those people that you commend them on their effort, and that they should keep doing what they’re doing.

Be Sincere

Words of encouragement given to other people will have little to no effect if you gave them insincerely, or if you do not show any genuine interest in what you are saying. Always make sure that your heart is in what you are saying by showing some genuine interest and sincerity in your encouragement through asking questions and talking more with them. You can actually get some people even more fired up and energized once you can get them to talk more about their plans and what they are doing, as talking can push them to think even more. Just make sure that you avoid faking your sincerity as this can devastate the other person if they found this out.

Seek Their Advice

Instead of giving the other person a lot of advice as to what they need to do, try asking for advice for a change. This can actually help encourage them in the work that they are doing as this helps give them that feeling of being in control, as well as give them confidence in their ability. Asking for help can be flattering to the one being asked, as this shows that you have confidence in what they know enough for you to seek the help that you are looking for from them. This can give them a much needed boost and help encourage them to work even better.

Offer Your Help

Most of the time, people who need encouragement are the last ones to admit that they do, so it would be good if you can actually offer your help to that person. Lending them your helping hand can help show them that you are willing to offer your energy and time to help them out on their endeavor, thereby giving them more reasons to finish what they are doing and not give up. 

When offering your help, however, don’t try to push the issue too much, especially if they don’t feel too comfortable in accepting your offer, as this can only irritate them, and could even create more problems for you both later on. Just offer your help when you find an opportunity to give it, and if they really want it, then they will accept it.

Be Positive

Always try to use positive statements, and avoid negative statements, when trying to encourage other people, as maintaining a positive disposition can actually affect how they are thinking. If you want to positively influence other people, then try to use a lot of positive statements that will help encourage them to do even better and not give up.

Encouraging others, especially during the times that they badly need it, will greatly affect their outlook and disposition. Make sure that you know how and when to encourage them in what they are doing in order to positively enhance their lives

Enhance, Empower, Enjoy,

Kevin

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