Mark Nelson's FinancialHat » Business http://www.financialhat.com A blog about appreciation marketing, business, and network marketing. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:09:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en MLM Success Secrets Revealed http://www.financialhat.com/business/mlm-success-secrets-revealed/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/mlm-success-secrets-revealed/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:09:46 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=806 MLM Success Secrets Revealed
This was sent to me by my Team Leader Rob Fore. Thought you would enjoy it.

Ted O’Shannessy, is a leader on our Australia SOC team.

He recently asked a “mate from his past” how to put 200 people in a room. Because, some years ago, Craig used to do it regularly to promote his business with another company.

Craig spent two hours mentoring Ted and then sent him the following letter by email.

Read it. Print it. Refer back to it often.

What It Takes to Make It in Network Marketing

Dear Ted,

People often ask what it takes to be successful in Network Marketing. I have a short, simple answer:

All you got.

Fortunately it doesn’t take more than all you got. But it does take all you got. In fact, Ted, I’ll suggest this business will be the hardest one you’ll ever do, period.

And I’m qualified to make that statement. I’ve worked in the corporate world, run distribution companies, started a retail chain, Internet marketing, information entrepreneur.

I’ve consulted with literally hundreds of other entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. And can assure you, Network Marketing is harder than all of them!

Why?

Quite a few reasons.

First, the essence of the business is leadership development. Not an easy thing to learn. Or teach. This takes tremendous people skills.

Because of that, MLM requires large amounts of personal growth and self-development. And working on yourself is tough work!

Other businesses you can get by on just skill, just talent or just money. Here you need heart. Guts. And love.

With Network Marketing, you have to go all in. You can start it part-time, you can start it with a limited commitment, you can start it not even believing it will work.

But to succeed at it, at some point you’ll have to move from kindergarten to the big leagues. You’ll have to go from a night or two a week, to four or five nights a week. You’ll have to commit and you’ll have to develop belief.

Here’s why, Ted…

You can’t really get anyone into our business. It doesn’t work that way. You can only commit, develop that belief and become so passionate that people want to be a part of what you’re doing.

MLM is like golf. The only person you compete with is yourself. The enemy isn’t other companies. It’s not negative prospects. And it’s not government regulation, high prices, or backorders. The real enemy is your doubts and fears. It’s what’s between your ears.

Most people today doubt their beliefs and believe their doubts. You have to be different. And that means daily self-development. Keeping your dream in front of you. And making sure your dream is bigger than your fears.

Yeah, you can probably win a free cruise, get a bonus car and rake in some nice bonus checks. That would probably motivate you to go to a job every day. That would probably motivate you to do any one of those other businesses I named. But it’s probably not enough to get you to do Network Marketing.

Because our business is a lot tougher than those. Our business means contacting prospects, driving to work with long distance lines, and sacrificing lots of pleasures early on for the long term. It means really getting out of your comfort zone and growing.

So your dream has to be even bigger. It has to include other people’s dreams. Taking your eyes off of just yourself and looking how you can contribute in a meaningful way.

It’s going to mean facing rejection and maybe ridicule. Facing your fears. Dealing with dropouts and no shows. Negative publicity, misperceptions and adversity.

We know every adversity has in it the seeds of a greater opportunity. But that opportunity is not automatic! It is there only if you make a conscious choice not to be a victim; a conscious choice to learn the lesson and find a new door to walk through. And remember, every room has a door.

Network Marketing is HARD. So why do it?

Because it will be the most rewarding business you ever do in your life. Yes it can give you those trips, car and bonus checks; it can get you free. But it also does so much more!

The confidence you develop, the skills you learn, the satisfaction you gain are priceless. Who you have to become to be successful in our business makes it all worth it.

And the joy that can only come from contribution!

When your new team member calls you screaming with excitement because they’ve sponsored their first person.  The breakthroughs you witness when someone buys their first suit, makes their first presentation, or calls that prospect that scares them beyond measure. When one of your people conquers their fear in any way, it will bring you rewards you can’t get anywhere else.

In our business you reach success by helping other people reach success. That is what gets you up at 6 am to do self-development, that is what gets you to pick up the phone, that is what keeps you awake driving home at 2 am from a meeting for a new person on your tenth level.

So yeah, it doesn’t take more than you got. But it does take all you got. Just know it’s worth it.

So find someone you respect and make them a promise that you will do what it takes to win. Ask them to hold you accountable. Then make yourself the same promise. After that, make a public declaration below in the comments. Are you up for that?

So mate, keep this and come back to it whenever the seed of doubt creeps in.

Start EVERY day with positive self-development. Don’t answer your phone, answer the door, or leave the house until your consciousness is vibrating at thermonuclear level. Look in the mirror and tell yourself you are worthy.

Then go out and be amazing!

- Craig

If you could ask ONE QUESTION to a mlm millionaire, what would you ask? Post your question below.

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Essentially, they want everything… for nothing.

The bad news, is that this magic bullet just doesn’t exist.

What does exist however, is a unique business that rewards ordinary people and honest work… with extraordinary results. The best part, is that the work required is simple and step-by-step, and you can leverage a proven online system that takes guessing, selling, and experience out of the equation.

This is the real deal.

* Our products are generating extraordinary demand.
* Our company is at the top of its industry.
* And people just like you and me are cashing in on it!

Want to learn how?

Give me a call. 715-563-1832

MarkNelson.info

Mark

]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/searching-for-the-magic-bullet-in-network-marketing/feed/ Rare Footage of Napolean Hill “Think and Grow Rich” http://www.financialhat.com/business/rare-footage-of-napolean-hill-think-and-grow-rich/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/rare-footage-of-napolean-hill-think-and-grow-rich/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:00:39 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=798 Rare footage of Napoleon Hill speaking on the main tenants of his timeless, best selling book, “Think and Grow Rich”. Napoleon Hill is one of the fathers of the success movement which started gaining popularity in the middle of the 20th Century. These psychological principles predate date modern times and were only recognized by the very successful, wealthy, or those willing to open their minds to a new way of thinking.

These principles have been studied, followed, and imitated by many other respected leaders in the field of finding business success through forming an attitude and way of thinking and living your life that is conducive to attracting and creating success and wealth in your life.

These methods were once considered very radical, controversial, or just dismissed as being baloney. Through the advent of technology and over the course of time, however, scientist, scholars, and respected leaders have come to appreciate the wisdom and validity that lies within shaping ones’ destiny through the power of the mind and attitude.

“Think and Grow Rich” is more than a motivational work promising riches by wishing and hoping; it is a practical manual with exercises, examples, and evidence of how carring out certain actions and behavior patterns can have a dramatic affect on the outcome of your life and the success you experience in a lifetime.

Important themes such as family, community service, hard work, and itellectual and spiritual pursuits are covered. The power of your imagination and how to stimulate your own creativity and attract wealth are revealed in this wonderful book.

Similar pioneers in this movement are Charles F.Haanel, Andrew Carnegie, W.F. Stone, Earl Nightingale, Bob Proctor, Norman Vincent Peale, Jim Rohn, Anthony Robbins, Rhonda Byrne, and others. These principles may seem basic at one’s first exposure, but it is in actually carrying out the principles that is the challenge.

Some of the principles are traced back to ancient and Biblical times and are the inspiration for many other modern publications, such as “The Secret”. Napoleon Hill was greatly inspired by “The Master Key System” by Charles F. Haanel who Rhonda Byrnes’, “The Secret” is largely inspired by.

Napoleon Hill became an apprentice of sorts to US Steel magnate and founder, Andrew Carnegie. Hill was commissioned to interview and discover the secret to wealth according to the most successful men of the time; including Woolworth, Ford, Rockefeller, and many more over the span of twenty years or more.

Through his findings he composed one of the best selling books of all time in the genre of personal and business success. This book and Napoleon Hill himself are still revered today as a beacon of what it means to succeed at business and in life.

]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/rare-footage-of-napolean-hill-think-and-grow-rich/feed/ The Power of Taking Action and Doing Things NOW!! http://www.financialhat.com/business/the-power-of-taking-action-and-doing-things-now/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/the-power-of-taking-action-and-doing-things-now/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:41:32 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=795 Do you ever think about the POWER of taking ACTION?

It got me thinking about Acting on your PROMPTINGS or your GUT FEELING, or just ,doing things NOW.

Their is such a power in acting on a prompting or acting on a gut feeling. Making a Decision. Not a hasty or decision but a DECISION that I am going to do this now.

In business, sometimes their is no tomorrow. You have to make decisions on the spot. You know when decisions are right.

See more about this in the video I recorded about…

Avoiding Procrastination…
Acting on the Spot…
Seizing Opportunity…

You have heard about how a split second decisions was the reason a business boomed or maybe even saved a life.

If you are prepared, well-researched, educated and know a good deal, opportunity, and chance when you see one YOU MUST TAKE IT.

This is so key especially in Network Marketing.

Think about it!

WHAT YOU WILL DO, YOUR TEAM WILL DO!

Did it take you 6 months to mull, to ponder, to think, to contemplate, to reevaluate, to consider joining your current company?

Are you seeing the EXACT same pattern in your current prospects?

Because what you SEND OUT to the universe, you get back.

How about when you see a training that has such value to your success in your internet business.

Do you make excuses? “Oh that won’t work for me” “That guru is full of it” “He’s probably just renting that car…”

Or do you take a leap of faith. Not a blind leap of irresponsibility.

If you are investing in yourself, living in the now, understanding that there isn’t a tomorrow. That is the philosophy that will take you to your dreams.

If you are doing the opposite and not investing in yourself, not living in the now, and not understanding there is no tomorrow. That philosophy will leave you broke…

I guarantee you’ll attract that in your team members & clients.

You must take educated, calculated risks that say…

“Heck, I gotta make this work HELL or HIGH WATER!”

That type of commitment and passion in life and in business will cultivate success. It’ll attract Do’ers into your organization (ie: not thinkers).

I’m looking for three people to step up and say “Hey Mark, I am ready…” and to
stop procrastinating on their businesses and their goals and their dreams.

When you are truly serious about achieving your dreams and taking your Network Marketing career further and want to be coached by the best… give me a call.

715-563-1832

To Your Success,

Mark Nelson

==> P.S. I’m not kidding you. All it takes is a decision. This system is so
attractive that you can effectively market it online, offline, to Aunt Ann, Realtor Rick, and MLM Mary.

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WHY SEND OUT CARDS WAS RIGHT FOR ME

What do you think of my attempt at a video? Please leave your comments but be NICE!!

]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/network-marketing-which-business-is-for-you/feed/ The Foundation of your Business - “Why” http://www.financialhat.com/uncategorized/the-foundation-of-your-business-why/ http://www.financialhat.com/uncategorized/the-foundation-of-your-business-why/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:38:28 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=764 As you start your new business venture, whether your business is network marketing, a franchise, or some home-based business. The first thing everyone wants to do is to learn the how to of the business.

The truth of the matter is that you really need to establish your “Why” first. Why are you doing this business.

When I started my current and last venture, my “Why” was the first thing I wrote down. I needed to know why I was doing this when the times got tough and things were not going the way I wanted them to.

In network marketing it is so easy to say well this works for only some people. I am not the type to make this happen. Or whatever excuse you can come up with to help satisfy your ego.

When your “Why” is strong enough you will keep plowing through.

Here is My “Why”

  • So I can create the financial freedom for myself and my family so we never have to worry about money.
  • So I can provide the same lifestyle for my family that my parents created for me and my siblings.
  • So I can look in the mirror every day and be proud of the person I am.
  • So my wife never has to compromise when she is buying something for herself.
  • So I can buy a family compound on a lake or ocean for generations to come.

Now here is the million dollar question. What if your “Why?” I challenge you to dig deep and really develop you WHY so you keep going until you reach your goal.

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]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/i-am-your-customer/feed/ Creating Momentum in Network Marketing! http://www.financialhat.com/business/creating-momentum-in-network-marketing/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/creating-momentum-in-network-marketing/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:00:21 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=752 Creating momentum has been a term you have probably heard not only in network marketing but in sports, on tv, shoot even in politics. But what is momentum and how does it feel? Do you feel joyous, excited, or overwhelmed?

Can you create your own momentum, or does it just happen? How do you know when it begins?

I remember going to one of my first events in network marketing. I had just joined this company and I was extremely excited. I had dreams of not working anymore, living in my dream home on a lake or the ocean, and taking all of these exotic trips whenever I chose.

But I still remember that feeling of going to my first big event. For one of my first tasks, I was suppose to bring a guest. I failed, I did not bring a guest and I had a pit in my stomach the whole event. Who was I kidding? How was I ever going to make millions if I could not ever get one guest at my first event?

The speaker was really dynamic! He was funny, engaged with the audience, and of course very motivating. Which even made me feel worse. But then towards the end of the day he invited his guests to stand up. Now this speaker was a multi-millionaire and had been in network marketing forever. I envisioned about 100 people standing up. But… only one person stood.

How could this be?? This guy was huge! He was suppose to have a ton of people at this event. But then he had his guest sit and he asked one of his downlines and he guests to stand. Now three people stood. Then he asked another person to stand with their guests. Two people stood.

He went around the room asking people to stand with their guests. Some had one, some had two, and even one had six. But like me there were many that had none.

Even though I still had a pit in my stomach however I started understanding network marketing and momentum. See it wasn’t about me bringing 100 guests. This is about me bringing one and then showing them how to bring one.

Momentum starts when you show someone else how to bring one. And then show that person how to bring one and so on and so forth.

The beauty of network marketing is that you do not have to do this all by yourself. You create momentum by showing other people how build momentum, one person at a time.

Now of course, some people start out of the chute and bring bunches. But that is not necessary.

See when I started my adventure, I knew I would be in this for the long haul. I resonated with my company. I enjoyed what I was doing and there was a huge need in the market place for what I am doing.

Now I just have to build a business. Showing each person how to build their business.

If you are in the right spot. You can build a huge business within one to five years. Just hang in there and create momentum for you and other people!

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]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/creating-momentum-in-network-marketing/feed/ Network Marketing and Robert Kiyosaki http://www.financialhat.com/business/network-marketing-and-robert-kiyosaki/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/network-marketing-and-robert-kiyosaki/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:52 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=738 “Network Marketing gives people the opportunity, with very low risk and very low financial commitment, to build their own income-generating asset and acquire great wealth.” Robert Kiyosaki

Learn how Robert Kiyosaki regards Network Marketing as the perfect business model that if he had to start his business all over again, he’d certainly join Network Marketing business. Check out his teaching on this matter…

There are many different network marketing businesses. My goal in finding the right one for me was to make sure the company provided value to people, provided a path for personal growth, and where I could make a difference in the world.

This is my business. Click here and give it a try!

]]> http://www.financialhat.com/business/network-marketing-and-robert-kiyosaki/feed/ Gifts and Cards for Moms and Grads http://www.financialhat.com/business/gifts-and-cards-for-moms-and-grads/ http://www.financialhat.com/business/gifts-and-cards-for-moms-and-grads/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:30:00 +0000 Mark http://www.financialhat.com/?p=736 Take a look at all the great Mother’s Day cards and gifts that you can send through the automated system at SendOutCards!

Better yet contact me and I will set you up with a free account so you can send a free Mother’s Day or Graduation Card.

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