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Parents teach kids from an early age to always tell the truth but have them join a Network Marketing business, put a mouse in their hand and a computer in front of them and that lesson goes right out the window.
Being honest is one of the biggest issues in the online marketing industry.  Check out [...]

Ben Franklin said there is nothing certain but Death and Taxes but Ben never had the chance to get online.  If he had, his famous quote would have been there is nothing certain but death, taxes and spam.
It doesn’t matter how strict our email filters are or how careful we are about who we add [...]

The written word has been used for centuries by advertising giants around the world to sell everything imaginable including the Network Marketing industry.  Words can be employed to showcase your leadership, your products and your opportunity.  That is why copywriting is an extremely important skill to learn if you want to be successful in any [...]

In Network Marketing, MLM, Direct Sales or life in general, there is huge pressure to succeed and do it quickly.  What most people don’t realize is that in order for that to happen they need to shift their thinking first.  The “I want…” mentality has to shift to “I can give…”.  That is the secret [...]

When someone joins a Network Marketing or MLM business their starter pack should include rules about online social networking.
Just like at the public pool.   The rules to keep people safe and having fun are posted on a board right at the entrance so everyone can see them.  You know the ones- No running, no horseplay, [...]

There is a huge difference between hunting and fishing.  Just ask Davy Crockett or Bob Izumi.  Both men were made famous by their skills in the outdoors.
Davy for his knack at bringing down the largest, smartest or quickest animals and Bob for sharing his angling adventures with others on his Real Fishing Show.
But, what does [...]

Smart network marketers turn to blogging to create an online presence that brands them as a leader and gives them an opportunity to interact, share what they know and build relationships with their readers.  No company website can do that for you- no matter what they say at the corporate meetings!
You need a personalized site [...]

I just want to take a minute to thank everyone that sent in questions this week.  It means a lot to me that you’d take the time to submit them and even more that you trust my opinion on these really important issues.  So again- thanks!
Today’s questions are from Peter.
We have talked about how he’s [...]

Earlier this week I asked my readers to send me their questions about building a home business.   I wanted to know what their biggest issues were in the industry so I could lend a hand to just some of the 97% of us that are failing out there.
Here is one that I got from Clara…
Hi [...]

While munching on my breakfast this morning, I was flipping through the channels looking for news on Haiti and the rescue efforts and stumbled on to a talk show.
It was towards the end and the host announced that he was going to take questions from the audience for his guest to answer.
Immediately hands shot up [...]

One of the biggest benefits of owning your own home business is the change of mentality from
“I Have To” to “I Get To”
There is a huge difference in the 2.

When you don’t have to do anything, everything seems possible.

When you get to do something, it becomes a privilege.
After years of having to [...]

Today’s tip is brought to you by the Marketing Douchebags that chase, pursue and harass everyone they come in contact with! 
Nothing says “You’re not important to me” like a person who only talks about themselves and their business.  Make every post, article, email, video, tweet about how great you are and what everyone is [...]

Here is Tip 10 for all the Network Marketing Douchebag Wannabes out there…
Everyone knows that attention grabbing subject lines are the way to get a readers attention when sending out email ads.
So, as a Network Marketing Douchebag, you can send out ads with subject lines that have nothing to do with the email body itself.
Nothing [...]

Network Marketing Douchebags it’s that time again!
Tip 9 is all about YOU!
That’s right, YOU and the credit you deserve.  Sure you’ve learned a lot from others but it’s not up to you to give them credit.  Never retweet, post or share helpful information with others.  If you see a good video or get great advice [...]

Alright Marketing Douchebags, here is today’s lesson.
In this lesson we are going to talk about contributing to the community.
The Douchebag Code says “Never add something that might help another person achieve the success they want.
That means keeping any and all secrets to yourself and don’t ever try to assist another person with helpful content or [...]

Hey Network Marketing Douchebags -  Here is Tip 7!
Forums are a great place to meet new people and help each other work out issues… 
But not for Douchebags!
The Douchebag Code says to create each forum post as a blatant advertisement for your business.
Who wants to help others?  Or contribute to the community?  Not Douchebags.  [...]

Network Marketing Douchebags, it’s time for Tip 6.
In order to be a true blue Network Marketing Douchebag you will need to switch companies all the time!  Nothing says DB more than changing opportunities on a regular basis.
The success you have yet to find has NOTHING to do with your lack of marketing skills or poor [...]

Network Marketing Douchebags Here is Tip 5!
In order to be a real Network Marketing Douchebag you will need to make every social networking profile all about your business.  It should resemble the giant billboards you see on the side of the road.  Any friends you make on these sites will be thrilled to see ads [...]