How to Join the Trump Network

Are you considering joining the Trump Network? That is great, congratulations on considering the Trump Network as one of your choices in the network marketing industry.A quote from Donald J. Trump that is prominently displayed on The Trump Network home page is "It's time for all of us to diversify our assets and take back the American Dream". So, let's discuss why you should consider and how to join the Trump Network.First, some background on the industry of network marketing. A Network marketing business is based on selling or distributing products or services through a network. The business is also known as multi-level marketing (MLM), affiliate marketing, and tiered marketing. Network marketing is a non traditional way of doing business. The traditional way of marketing products is by moving from the manufacturer through middlemen. By the time the product reaches the consumer middleman have already increased its selling price.Network marketing is a simple business concept. The manufacturer manufactures a product or a company provides a service. The network marketer finds a consumer for that product or service. The consumer orders through the network marketer directly from the company. There are no advertising costs, no additional distribution costs, and no retail space to rent to display products, no additional shipping or warehousing.Next, how to join the Trump Network.The logistics of joining the Trump Network is easy...it can be done online at your convenience.Follows are a few steps to guide you through the first few weeks with the Trump Network:Step One: Has someone personally introduced you to the company? If so, you should contact that person and tell him/her that you have decided to start your business! If not, you can go to the main Trump Network home page and sign up to have someone assigned to you. Alternatively, you can contact me and I will walk you through the process.Step Two: After you have signed up to become a Trump Network Marketer, get ready to roll!! Schedule some phone or in person time with your sponsor. Your sponsor wants you to have a good start in your business and should be there to help along the way.Step Three: One of the next things that you should do is get a good understanding of the products -- there are many and more to come. Although you don't need to be an expert in this area, you do need to know the basics to get started. You will also learn more as time goes on.Step Four: Get a basic understanding of the Trump Network Company, specifically, some history and future direction. Also, you should have a basic understanding of the pay plan. Note the word "basic" in each of those sentences!! Don't get bogged down trying to learn it all. If someone asks you a question that you don't have the answer to, that's fine, just tell them that you will get the information to them. To find the information, look in company material or ask your sponsor.Step Five: Think about who you know and would like to work with you. Remember that this is a person to person business and you can choose who you invite into your business.Step Six and beyond: Have fun! Ask your sponsor questions! Ask your sponsor for help! Keep things in perspective, not all of your friends and family may want to join you. Keep in mind that you are starting a business, so you may want to discuss record keeping habits with your accountant.Oh, and, yes, congratulate yourself on making a good decision for yourself and your family!

Business Opportunity? Ask Not What it Can Do For You, But What You Can Do With It!

I've spoken with a lot of people this week who are looking for a way to have a business of their own. Seems there is no shortage of people who are out of work, or are just looking to change their lives and secure something that they themselves can control the success of. Many of them are drawn to the fact that the business we offer is two-fold-it offers a valuable product that helps people eliminate debt and create wealth and provides information on investments, saving on taxes, etc, and it also offers a business opportunity at the same time. However, a large number of these people approach their inquiry in such a way that they are asking, "what can this business do for me?"Here is where I immediately need to interject, "Well, what can YOU do for this business?"No, it's not a runaround. It's simply bringing to them the message they need to hear no matter what business opportunity they are looking at. Yes, it's important to know what the opportunity offers in the way of product or service, compensation, hours required to make it a successful venture and even estimated marketing costs. But also, and equally important, is that the person seeking an opportunity needs to realize that the success of anything depends on them. Will they be consistent in their efforts? Will they approach it with a positive attitude and dedication? Will they believe in the product or service enough to promote it successfully? And will they adapt an attitude that tells any potential prospects "this is a great opportunity"?Those people out there, some of them desperate to find a solution that will end their financial woes, need to go into any endeavor with a positive attitude about themselves and what they are capable of. I have, over the years, taken a number of personal development courses. These courses guided me into realizing that I alone-no one else-determined my success at anything I attempted. Without ambition and confidence and the ability to stay positive and focused, only a rare few succeed.I peruse the classifieds a few days a week to see what opportunities are out there. There are a lot of them, to be sure. But what people need to do to determine a "fit" for them, is check out the product or service, see if it is of benefit to them, and society in general. By representing and selling/promoting a usable, valuable product or service, they can more easily reign in their confidence and enthusiasm to ensure they succeed. A little leg work that might just involve checking out a website or calling a number in an ad and asking about the product will save them a great deal of time and frustration.Take some time to discover what motivates you. Approach inquiries into advertised opportunities by asking yourself exactly what YOU can do with that opportunity and you will find it easy to make a decision and move forward. Because until you do that, chances are you will not succeed.

Mass Recruiting Strategies

The difference between "opportunity seekers" and the "Leaders" in network marketing is simple. Leaders recruit more people. So to answer that burning question that you have right now.How do I recruit more people?I mean isn't that the question most network marketers have? Isn't that the one thing that stands between you and that six figure dollar check that you consistently watch your upline walk across the stage and collect? And even more important is that's also whats keeping you from getting that much needed time freedom that you signed up for. Well I'll tell you the single most important difference between the people with big teams and the people who have small teams.Networks!This is very simple and its ashamed that some people are still out there recruiting individuals. Stop recruiting people and start recruiting networks. Lets say for example you have a team of 20 people, what if each person was a network? If each of those twenty people was a network that means you'd have between 10-100 people per Network!Now wouldn't say a thousand people plus change the pace of your business?Well for your next question: Where or how do you find and recruit networks? Simple, networks are everywhere from local churches to group meetings or social clubs So how do you recruit the entire network you ask:-) Simple enough as well, all you have to do is recruit the Leader! You see when you recruit the leader, you automatically get the network. So recruiting Leaders is whats going to grow your team fast and finally start generating cash for you.

Jusuru Review - Is Network Marketing Success Possible With Jusuru?

If you're searching for information on Jususru and wondering which way to turn, then you are in the right place. Sit back and relax, as we uncover a few network marketing secrets about Jususru, as well as all the essential facts and figures you will need to make an informed decision about the Jususru network marketing opportunity. Ready? Here we go...We live in a fast paced society. Jusuru uses that and our need for a quick fix to hop onto the nutraceudical band wagon with their new product, Jusuru Life Blend. You won't be seeing an endorsement from the FDA on any product from this category but with an already existing line up of competitors such as Juice Plus and Monavie, that's not such a big factor as it used to be.It seems to be the trend now that everyone wants the elusive formula for "The Fountain of Youth". Jusuru maintains they have a formula that will slow down the effects of aging and help you get back on track by utilizing their trademarked multi-patented BioCell Collagen II synergistically combined with antioxidants from the "Superfruits" of the world. Basically, it's a fruit juice with a kick. It's healthy, I'll give them that. What you should keep in mind however, is they aren't very well known.Your main streams of income are in the form of sales through 9 different commissionable ways. It may take you a while to get your head wrapped around it though; you almost have to be a market analyst to understand all the visuals and statistics they throw at you. Just take it slow and take notes. Here's a rundown of the different commissions.1. Straight commission on each bottle of up to 30%. That's one of your selling tools; if you sell for full price, you get full commission.2. Entering your customer into the "Preferred Customer Program". They get a 15% discount; unfortunately for you, that discount comes right off the top of your commission. Jusuru gives you a 1% cut of the entire company sales if you do this though, so you're compensated for it.3. You have a "fast Start Bonus" for the first two months of up to 20% from anyone you sign up personally. This goes three levels deep so it could be a good chunk of change.4. Your "Team Commissions" gives you 5% from every bottle or case sold. Build your team up!5. Whenever any one of your personal distributors places an order you have an additional 5%.6. The "Turbo Infinity Bonus" is basically the same as the fast start bonus except it is only 3% but you get it for the life of your membership.7. Once you become a Jusuru Leader, you have the opportunity to earn an extra 25% on all the personal sales in your organization. This stream of income goes as deep as your downlines, so good growth will give you good profits as long as your distributors are selling.8. Jusuru leaders also have additional bonus pools once you attain that status.9. Become a heavy hitter and Jusuru gives you a car. Why is it always a car? By this point I'll be driving a Jag or something as equally impressive. Give me a time share or something!Jusuru uses a uni-level matrix with a possible 5 legs which can be split again and again and...well you get the picture. Each leg gives you a higher rank and therefore more possible commission. The key to this kind or matrix is to build a strong team with a policy of complete training across the board. The Jusuru MLM opportunity seems to be based around one thing and one thing only; sales. If you can sell the product and gather a strong sales team around you, then by all means give it a whirl and I'll see you in another 60 years, ripened and rejuvenated and a little on the stale side I guess. Otherwise, you may want to keep looking.

Agel Review - Great Opportunity Or Not?

Agel Enterpises LLC, this multilevel marketing company has grown fast since its birth in March 2005 and they now operate in 53 countries. They've capitalized on the growing health & wellness industry, but what's in it for you?A Bit Of HistoryThe founder of this multilevel marketing company goes by the name of Glen Jensen who previously worked in other MLM companies such as Nu Skin Enterprises and Neways, he worked in this industry for 10 years before he began his own company called Agel along with Craig Bradley and it has grown from strength to strength.The ProductsAgel sells 9 different products 'gelceuticals' they call them. These 'gelceuticals are the first ever nutritional products that are suspended in a gel. Their unique selling point is that they don't have to be taken with water. The 9 different products are said to target specific ailments like joint pain, increase energy, reduce appetite and the like.The OpportunityTo become a distibutor you have to buy in to either the personal pack or the exutive kit and at the beginning their is an emphasis on recruiting others so you could start earning commissions. Agel is of course structured how it was meant to be, a multilevel marketing company with a two-leg commission model where you only make commissions off your weaker leg. commissions based on this model is 10%.The Compensation PlanThe founders of Agel have incorporated a compensation plan called quadra-plan. This plan pulls from some elements of compensation plans from some other companies but their is a very confusing twist.Agel sells it's products to you the reseller and you market the products in turn making a profit. The profit made off the lower priced $75 product gives you a 30% commission. Your upline will advise you to of course purchase the executive kit, which makes sense as this should in theory give you the potential to earn more money. The executive kit could range from $450-$600 a month and each executive kit sold will give you $200 as an affiliate.ConclusionAgel has a fantastic line-up of products a great reward structure afraid. But with any business it will take hard work and dedication. If you would like to explode your business then you will need 50 monthly renewals on the executive kit. Beware of anyone giving you over hyped promises, the retention rates in MLM are less than stellar and that holds true even for Agel.I haven't joined this opportunity, I think it could be difficult to build up residuals, however I'd still like to add that Agel could be successful for you if you know how to market. Your success is directly proportionate to how well you market. Get this right and you make it.

Should You Go For 0800 or FREE Phone Numbers?

I remember when I first got into my first MLM home business, we were told to go and get an 0800 number. Having got this, I felt pretty cool, a proper official business owner. 0800 numbers can be used effectively for a 'direct response' advertisement, but aside from that it may have the adverse affect.If like me you have a home business opportunity, then more or likely your sponsor will have at some point recommended you go get yourself an 0800 number for our advertising. Now, I can see some benefit to having an 0800 number. For instance if you are in one part of the country, then having an 0800 number can mask your whereabouts, also for the fact that some people may be put off by ringing a number in Birmingham, when they are London based for example.A FREE phone number can undermine the seriousness of your business opportunity and encourages a lot of unqualified timewasters to phone you, this I know from experience. 'It's a free number, so why not got ahead and see what it is all about'Actually, when you come down to analysing it, having an 0800 number has no real benefit. Have you seen a lawyer use an 0800 number? Or a Dentist? They don't seem to be losing business because of not having one. Instead they use a normal landline telephone number and also have in place a number of methods to screen people, such as having a receptionist, or a phone screening option. If someone wants a dentist or lawyer, they will find the time to phone them no matter what.In some cases having that elusive 0800 number can work against you, precisely because the client or caller cannot tell which part of the country you are, and if they are looking for a particular local based person, they may not be tempted to use the 0800 numbers, and search for local numbers instead.So, that said ditch the 0800 number and use a landline number instead, people will believe your are more credible, more approachable, and it doesn't matter where you are, if you have sold them YOU and they want to partner up with YOU, they will give you a ring any way.

Changing Horses in Mid-Stream

As I was reading chapter 7 of "Think And Grow Rich" today, which is about definite plans, an old phrase popped into my head. Believing as I do in the law of attraction, I knew it wasn't an accident so now I'm writing about it! I am sure you've heard the saying, "don't change horses in mid-stream." Is that always good advice? Two situations occur to me where you might just want or need to change.Napoleon Hill stresses in this chapter that when a plan isn't working, you need a new plan! I see so many people in network marketing sticking to suggestions from their sponsor or upline because they have been told, "the more Nos you get the closer you are to a Yes." Michael Dlouhy, author of "Success In 10 Steps," calls this the biggest lie in MLM! And I believe Mr. Hill would agree, based on what I read. If you keep hitting your head against a brick wall (my idea of hearing "No" hundreds of times) it just might be time to figure out how to target different people, or in a different way? Just thinking...I believe if Edison had not changed strategies a few times we would not have light bulbs today! So if what you are doing to grow your MLM business isn't working, it might be time to try something different.Now, the second situation is more controversial. Many people feel that out of loyalty you should never change companies. Certainly if you change frequently, you will lose respect from people and not get anyone to join you. But I believe certain circumstances warrant a change. Some religions tell you that divorce is out of the question, yet I believe that when any type of mental or physical abuse arises, or when a partner develops dangerous substance abuse problems, it warrants saving yourself. Here are some of the situations which I believe could warrant looking for a new opportunity:
The company goes public
You read your policies and procedures (or they are modified) and discover things which are not in your favor
Your compensation plan changes and it is not in your favor
There is a shake up at the top and you no longer can trust the people running the company
The company files for bankruptcy
You discover that your upline has been lying to you, or has not acted in your best interest
You discover that the company is in any way illegal
You might question the first bullet. My reasoning is that public companies always answer to stock holders first. Of course, there can be unscrupulous people at the top of private companies as well. But at least you can check them out in advance and normally don't need to worry that they'll be "voted out." And you don't need to worry about stockholders causing changes for their profit that are not in your best interest. Remember, as a distributor you are not even an employee; you are an independent contractor.In most business dealings, if you discover that you are likely to lose everything it is considered advisable to cut your losses and move on. I consider the remaining points to fall into this category. Certain clauses in policies and procedures foretell the company terminating you for any reason they want, shutting down, or changing to retail channels. Any of these of course mean your business is gone (maybe overnight!) Compensation plan changes can severely cut your income. Changes at the top can cause policy changes or compensation changes.I also believe you must be able to trust your business partners and that discovery of unethical behaviour is grounds for finding new partners!Remember, you are talking about your future here. If your MLM opportunity is your retirement plan, your intended income for the rest of your life, you need to protect yourself! Look at it with a critical eye and be sure you are in the right place.

Boomer Home Businesses Are Booming!

If you are 55 or older and are under-employed, having difficulty finding employment or are dissatisfied with your current employment, you should look at your fellow Boomers for inspiration. They are starting businesses at record rates. More than five million Americans age 55 or older run their own businesses or are self-employed, according to the Small Business Administration.The number of self-employed people ages 55 to 64 is soaring, climbing 52% from 2000 to 2007. A study by Babson College and Baruch College revealed that Boomers, aged 55 and above, started 18.9% of all businesses in 2008, compared with 10% in 2001. They are playing a larger role in entrepreneurship partly because the number of Americans in the 55 to 64 age category is rising rapidly as Boomers continue their journey as the largest population of Americans born after WWII.Some of these businesses were started as a result of the recent poor economy that destroyed their retirement savings, some were as a result of recognizing the advantages of taking a company buy-out to pursue a passion. Regardless of the reason, Boomers are a rapidly increasing source of small business activity in many areas of our overall economy.But, what about the Boomers who, perhaps, have depleted their retirement savings or have had meager careers and have saved little as they raised their families? Are there no significant opportunities for them? Fortunately, there are, and there is help at little to no cost. The federal government has numerous programs to help Boomer entrepreneurs. For example, traditionally, laid-off workers cannot obtain unemployment benefits unless they are looking for a job, but in 10 states, they can continue receiving jobless benefits if they show they are starting a business instead.The Small Business Administration's Web site offers advice and expertise to entrepreneurs age 50 and older. The site says the ages from 50 to 70 are "the perfect time to leverage experience, passions, hobbies and resources to launch or purchase a small business." And, there is the key to your success in thinking about pursuing a new business opportunity; experience, passion and hobbies can form the basis for a new, more satisfying career.The SBA offers free courses on starting a business that also include some of the basic legal matters that concern start-ups. They may also offer advice and encouragement or help with contacting a mentor, usually another small business owner with similar background and market experience.Boomer businesses span the range from a hobby turned into an income producing activity to retail franchises to continuing in their former career as consultants, some even with their former employers. But, you shouldn't forget that the largest opportunity may be to use the size of the Boomer population to your advantage and offer products to it.Nutrition products, anti-aging products, health and wellness in general are all areas that appeal to Boomers as they re-define what aging is, and what it means. Their strong interest in healthy living, or at least, the appearance of healthy living, is fertile ground for you as you appeal to the Boomer desire to hold on to youth and live a healthy, meaningful life for as long as possible.So, if you are thinking of career and income alternatives to your current situation and the idea of selling to the largest population in history appeals to you, look into products and services that Boomers desire, products that will make their lives easier, products that will make them feel and look younger.

How to Achieve MLM Success - Use These 6 Daily Actions

"Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it." ~ Author UnknownAchieving success in any endeavor requires action and consistency. Have you put together your plan of action? Are you working this plan consistently? I am going to share 6 Daily Actions to put into place that will allow you to build a successful business.Jim Britt, entrepreneur, speaker, author, and peak performance specialist, shared his 6 Daily Actions (in a high-definition video on iLearningGlobal) that changed his business after enduring months of struggle. Jim is the expert in Network Marketing and states you WILL build your business if you apply these actions every day. So, let's get started!Action #1 - Use your product and share it with others."Be a product of the product". This appears to be so simple to do, but people do not do it. Why? You need to be aware of other people's needs and wants; these people might want and need what you have to offer.Action #2 - Share the business opportunity.This sounds simple, doesn't it? People share the product but are scared to share the opportunity. Share your opportunity with as many people as you can. Do not pre-judge people. You do not know where they are at in their life. You are the messenger, not the message. Use your tools (presentations, webinars, live events, DVDs, 3-way calls, etc.) to tell the story.Action #3 - Follow up.This is the one thing that most networkers miss. I know I have heard... "The money is in the follow up!" You should always keep these two words in mind... "What's next?" You introduce someone to your presentation, what's next? You sign up a new team member, what's next? You share a product with a new customer, what's next? There should always be a "What's next?"Action #4 - Build a team.When you first get started in network marketing, it is just you and you are working on building something. As you start building your team, you create what Jim Britt calls your "success unit" (your success unit is what you need to maximize your compensation plan). For you, maybe it is having 3 people. You will then really start to take off and have a "power unit", which is when you have 3 people, who have 3 people, who have 3 people, etc.Action #5 - Look for and develop self-sustaining leaders.Jim Britt shared a discussion he had with one leader who stated he recruited one person every month for 5 years (so he recruited 60 people in total). Of those 60 people, 5 leaders were developed and from these leaders, this individual was earning $50,000/month. So, here is the question... Would you be interested in earning $50,000/month? Find people with spark, interest, drive, and ambition to build a business. Work with these serious people until they become self-sustaining and self-motivating leaders.Action #6 - Apply "Self-Management".This is extremely critical. There is not a lot to manage in the network marketing business. The accounting, warehousing, product development, R&D, etc. is all done for you! So, what is there to manage? YOU. Your attitude, your vision, your goals, your time. It is important to stay in "self-management" mode all the time.Then, before you go to bed each night, reflect back on your day and the 6 Daily Actions:1 - Did you use your product and share it with others?2 - Did you share your business opportunity?3 - Did you follow-up?4 - Did you work on your team building?5 - Did you find or help develop leaders?6 - Did you manage yourself?Incorporate the 6 Daily Actions into your day and you will build a successful business. Even if you do not do it well, keep doing it. You will achieve success because you have worked hard at it!To your success and transformation,Andrea Petoskey

Marketing Lessons From American Idol

American Idol is one of my favorite realty shows. I'm always amazed at how much talent is out there, but I also see this too often; talented singers going home too soon. That tells you talent alone doesn't cut it but it's the whole package, and you need to play it the right way. I see some lessons we can learn from the show and that we can apply to our business.PresenceTo be a star, you need a strong presence. Last week, Alex Lambert was sent home because he didn't have this quality. He looked awkward and uncomfortable on the stage.In business, presence means leadership and exposure. If you don't know how to get exposure, you will need to learn how. If you are just starting out in the business, you may not be the true leader yet, and you need to first believe you can be. Knowledge and experience will never come if you do nothing. Start learning which will build your confidence, and act as if. Leaders connect with others, and are able to magnetize their followers.Alex had a great voice and a nice niche, but he failed to connect with his audience.Targeting and MaterialOn American Idol, you need to pick the right songs and sing them well, and I don't mean just a good vocal. Todrick Hall who also went home last week, had a great presence and vocal, but he did not pick the right songs to showcase his talent. Chris Daughtry from a few seasons ago who was considered a strong potential, did not adjust his material to the show's audience.You need to know what your audience wants and deliver the right material. In network marketing, our target is people who want to succeed in this industry, or to start their own business. Offer the information that will help them accomplish that.How many times do you hear Simon say "It was a karaoke performance", even though the singer had a great voice? Are you posting someone else's links and quotes on your Twitter and Facebook? Are you publishing borrowed articles on your blog? There's nothing wrong with any of this as long as you attach the author information, but make sure you have your original content too. A leader doesn't become a leader by always borrowing from others, they are resourceful on their own. When you write an article, don't just paraphrase another material, make it your own. Say it in your own words and put your own spin on it. A little personality and opinions wouldn't hurt either, when done properly.Remember when Taylor Hicks beat Katharine McPhee in the final? His own unique style was stronger than Katharine.LikabilityLast year, Kris Allen won over Adam Lambert because Kris was more likable.You want to have your own style, but you want a big enough market to be profitable. Don't alienate your audience and make them feel they can't relate to you. Do you notice that almost every website has a "bio" page? When people see your photos and videos and read your story, you become more real and your audience will get to know you. People who resonate with you will follow you, and you will build your own niche.Some say both Adam and Chris Daughtry were a bit cocky.Being humble goes a long way. You can be an expert, a leader and a super star and still be approachable and supportive to your people. No matter how successful you are, your business is still in serving them. You can be selective in who you work with, but be accountable, courteous and respectful.If you look at all the past American Idol winners, you'll see that they are the ones who more or less played all of these elements well, and it means they successfully promoted themselves. Do you think there's marketing value in that? To learn more about marketing and building your own business, continue reading below.

Why Did I Join Network Marketing?

Why do people actually join a network marketing business? Is it because that they love the companies products? No, they didn't join because they thought the company had awesome products. People join because they were sold on the idea of making more money, time, and freedom.Network marketing is built on financial hopes and dreams not products. The only thing you should talk to your prospects about is what got you sold, which is being able to earn more money, time, and freedom. Your companies real product is it's sales training and marketing system.Get involved in a company that has a simple marketing and training program because the easier the system the easier it will be for your downline to duplicate your results. What is the point of getting involved in a network marketing opportunity if the system is not easily duplicable.Why do most people fail? Because what they are being taught is not easily duplicable. Most people are taught to get out a sheet of paper and write down the names of everybody you know. Then they want you to call those people and try to get them into the business. I don't know about you but I don't want to be in business with my family, friends, or coworkers. Most of them are negative thinkers or what we like to call them...dream stealers.Building a network marketing organization the old school way may work, but it's not something your prospects want to do and it takes a lot longer to build than using the internet. Internet network marketing is a smarter way to build your business plus a ton more leverage.Where else can you reach a billion people at the push of a button? Not on the phone, doing opportunity meetings, or knocking on doors.If you want to learn more about network marketing and how to get free leads to make money online make sure you read and follow the instructions in the resource box below.