As promised, here is the official cover design for my new book entitled S.C.A.M. – How to avoid failure in network marketing.  I decided to play on the word “SCAM” to create an acronym that totally explains how people are led astray and fail as a result.

S.C.A.M. “Seducing Creative Ambitious Minds” is intended to help the reader understand and embrace integrity as it pertains to doing business in the network marketing industry. When a person makes a decision to embrace the entrepreneurial crowd, it should be understood that FAILURE is not an option.

S.C.A.M. will be available via Kindle, iBook and Nook.

The book is scheduled for release next month. Your support is most appreciated.

Be sure to share this link with your friends and your team.

If you want to get a sneak peek at some of the information contained in the book, visit my FREE membership site dedicated to the network marketer, Network Marketing Amplified.

P.S. – I am also working on providing some FREE gifts give-a-ways as a thank you for your support. I will provide that information as it becomes available.

I am amazed at the vast amount of people who are in business that have no idea what their budgets are or their projected earnings.  Most companies spend a great deal of time preparing competitive commission plans. They want to give you the best return for your investment that they can possibly give. The least you could do is study them out and learn to understand them.  Understanding your budget will prepare you for the other essential associated with business such as sales and marketing tools.

If your sponsor is not well versed in the compensation plan, be sure that they can direct you to someone who is.  Comp plans and budgeting can be confusing for a lot of people but as a business owner it is your job to learn it, study it and live it. You are the leader of your team.  If you truly want to have success in network marketing you have to take charge of your career.

Many people depend on the person who sponsored them to be their lifeline in the business. Here is one thing that you must understand. Not everyone is a teacher. Just because the person who sponsored you abandons you or doesn’t hold weekly meetings is no reason for you to fail. There are far too many training tools available for you to make this excuse. If your sponsor is not leading find someone else in the company that is a leader. Take advantage of the company’s weekly phone calls and/or training events. If your company is not doing these things, than you should probably find a new company.

Most companies offer support and tools along with some other handy items to help you to succeed such as a personalized websites, marketing supplies, conferences calls and conference meetings.

As I stated earlier you have to spend money in order to make money. As a matter of fact, by law you have to spend money in your network marketing business in order to earn commissions. That is why auto ship is a vital part of the equation. Not doing so would be treading the thin pyramid scheme line. This goes back to something else that I mentioned, which is that fact that you want your product and/or service to be something that you are passionate about. If it’s something you want to use you won’t mind the monthly cost. The beauty of it all is that after you secure a couple of customers the monthly expense is usually covered by them.

The bottom line is this, if you have time, determination, relationship skills, and you’ve done your homework, you might just love the endless possibilities found in the world of Network Marketing. The greatest benefit of all is in the fact that once you’ve built a strong franchise, the financial rewards will continue for years to come.

So to finalize the question that was asked at the top of this article is network marketing a scam? Not for those who truly learn the business.

Have you ever wanted to know more about network marketing beside which company is the best or how to prospect?

If you answered yes then I have the answer you are looking for.

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Is Network Marketing a SCAM?

On the surface the immediate answer would be yes.

But if you dig a little deeper you will find a more in-depth answer.

People are always looking for a way to earn extra money. They understand that the nothing is promised. They understand the fact that the economy will forever remain on a roller-coaster ride. For many the world of network marketing seems to be a very, cost effective way to earn a little extra, and to break free from this viscous cycle.

Network marketing is a proven way to generate extra revenue for your household. But don’t invest until you put plenty of time and research into your choices. Also know that it’s highly unlikely that you will recoup your investment of time and money very quickly. Starting your own network marketing business is like any other business venture, it doesn’t pay off overnight.

Patience is the key, along with understanding and knowledge. Together these three components will have you living the “Rock Star” lifestyle that you so richly deserve.

The very first thing that you must consider is that you are embarking on an independent, entrepreneurial venture. In other words you have to understand that network marketing  is a business. Granted, you can work the business on a part time basis, but you shouldn’t treat it as if it was a hobby.  I will guarantee you that you won’t get very far that way.  Consider this, a hobby is something that you do in your spare time, not your part time. There is a difference.

The money does not come easily or overnight so if you want to reap the true benefits, you must put in the time.

There is one important thing to remember, that is to make sure you have chosen a product and/or service that you can relate to, one that you are passionate about. The idea here is that once you believe in the product and/or service, it will be easy to tell others about it.

The flip side of the coin is that while it takes time to build your business, you can enjoy the benefits of the company’s product and/or services for yourself.

NOTE: Look for the release of  my new book dedicated to the Network Marketing Industry. You are going to love it!

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Have you ever seen the reality show “Shark Tank?” On this show would be inventors step in front several well-respected entrepreneurs who are looking for new ideas to invest in. Some of the ideas on the show seemed like sure shot winners but for some reason or another, the panel of entrepreneurs would turn them down.

It was up to the inventor to look beyond the intimidation factor of the panel. The panel wanted to invest so they could expand their businesses and the inventor’s job was to help them see how this could be done.

In the inventors eyes the panel was nothing more than a prospect. In the panels eyes the inventor was a solution to the reason they were there in the first place.

One particular featured a guy who had produced a tablet that was a cross between a smartphone and a laptop. Unfortunately he was turned away because the sharks said the smartphone served that purpose. In fact they told him that he was a little late in the game producing a product like that. 

I’m pretty sure the guy kicked himself in the head when he discovered that Steve Jobs would later create the i-Pad several months later.

You are the dreamer. You hold the keys to solving other people problems. This gives you the right to take an in-charge type posture. People seek out experts because they have the answers. One of the most important things to remember is that the world wants what you have to offer.

My message today is simple it simply says, “Follow your dreams!” Allow your dreams to sit dormant is like fig tree that bares no fruit. A fig tree that produces no fruit will show all the signs, it will be strong a sturdy, full of foliage but unless it produces fruit it is of no use to anyone. The same holds true for you if you are not going to follow your dreams and produce your fruit it will be of no use to anyone. Napoleon Hill said it best when he said, “Success requires no apologies. Failure permits no alibis.” The bottom line is that you must pursue your dreams and eliminate regrets. Remember, “Life is what you make it.”

Nothing else to say…

Watch the video, then Click on the link and get ready to tap into a new life, with new dreams, new possibilities and greater opportunities.

“Life is what you make it.”

Click here now to have the life you deserve.

A typical scenario that I am sure you have heard before…

let me tell you about a great new company. The company offers various products. The company is rich in history and appears to have a very good track record. The roots of the company go deeper than almost any network marketing company in the world. The parent company started the first chain of stores and has been a recognized brand for more than 100 years…

The company allows independent career minded individuals the opportunity to start their own home-based business. The cost to start a business is minimal. Most people either start part-time or eventually work their way into a full-time career, selling products and franchises…

My company connection is a good friend and fellow network marketer who is a network-marketing guru who was handpicked by one of companies top leading distributors. The two of them teamed up together and have come up with a plan that will explode this company’s presence in the next several months…

The company is slowly starting to take shape as a premier competitor in the direct sales marketing arena. They are creating a buzz that has their competitors paying close attention. They have been named one of the Top 500 Privately-held Businesses in US, and they also have one of the best compensation and bonus plans in the business…

Blah, Blah, Blah…

Every would-be company starts out this way. They have all the hype, all the tools and all the momentum. Yet over 90% of the people who sign on fail. If everything is in place, how could this be? A company can have a complete back office, promotional tools and videos, but that is not enough to ensure your success.

Network marketing is a marathon, not a get rich quick scenario. Network marketing has created a great opportunity for those looking to get into a solid home-based business. The benefits are great and so is the pay. However, one must understand every aspect of being in business if they want to truly be successful in the network marketing industry.

Most people start a home based business because they need extra or because they need to pay down some type of debt. But if a person refuses to learn how to budget, manage and become completely immerse in business etiquette, they will remain in constant survival mode.

The bottom line is that you have found a great company. All the planets have aligned telling you that, “this is the one you have been waiting for.” Now it’s up to you to become the best entrepreneur that you could possibly be.

Are you ready? Are you ready to improve and be the best? Are you ready to make life better for you and your family? I hope you are because there is a great wall of opportunity just waiting for you to climb.

If you knew your potential was unlimited, even by factors that seem outside of your control, what would you do differently? Find out now.

Remember, “Life is what you make it.”

The other day I received an email from Brian Tracy. It was of the normal flare. Mr. Tracy gave me a little value and gave me the opportunity to find out more about his message. However, this particular message struck a chord. It was if I was reading my own words.

On this particular day Mr. Tracy was explaining the value of a marketing strategy that is being neglected in the marketing community. It was profound. It was prophetic and it was on point.

Brian Tracy is Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year.

He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.

So what is it that Brian Tracy knows that you need to know? Read the email below to find out…

Hi Donald,

Many of you can probably remember when the Internet came into being. It was first populated only by nerdy types that tinkered with “message boards” and simple text games.

No thought was really given to making money or generating leads and business. It was just an interesting way to communicate.

As the technology matured and higher bandwidth connections became commonplace, the Internet morphed into the premiere place to build business, leads and revenue.

It’s now a full-blown business builder…IF you know what you are doing.

The problem is that the “wild west” days are over and now you really have to be an Internet marketing expert to compete and rise above the noise to be noticed.

What’s funny is that it used to be EXACTLY that way in the offline, direct mail world.

Our mailboxes used to be FLOODED with all kinds of letters, postcards, cassette tapes (remember those?), “lumpy” mail pieces, etc. all with one goal…to rise above the noise and get our attention.

It USED to be very difficult, and you had to be a serious expert to make it work. Fast forward 15 years and it’s a completely different world! With the rise of the Internet the old has become new again.

When was the last time you saw a REAL marketing piece in your PHYSICAL postal mailbox that got your attention? If you are like me it’s indeed been a VERY long time.

Simply put, the competition for attention has dropped to near zero in your mailbox. All the players have moved to the Internet and have completely forgotten about the tried and true direct mail route.

In a BRAND-NEW webinar, my friends Matt Trainer and Luke Jaten are going to show you how and why you could be missing out on a huge market.

You’ll learn:

How the old has become new again with postcards

How to tap into your customer mailbox with nearly no competition

How to marry advanced Internet marketing with postcard marketing to get supercharged results that NO ONE is taking advantage of

How to “cross channels” and make profits where others can’t now, even in SUPER SATURATED and HYPER COMPETITIVE markets

How to drive massive amounts of leads all from offline where your competition can never “spy” on you

How Luke creates $50k/wk. postcard projects almost at will

How to drive stable, reliable and predictable traffic using simple, cheap postcards

And much more

Well now you know what Brian Tracy knows, but what are you going to do about it?

The answer to that question has been right under your nose. Waiting for you to say, that I want to beat the completion and take my game to the next level.

Take advantage of Brian Tracy’s knowledge and wisdom. Click here for more details.

There comes a time in life when reinvention is the only solution to moving beyond what could be considered as a stagnant lifestyle. People reinvent themselves for various reasons (Layoffs, divorce, or maybe a death of a loved one). No matter what the reason, understand that reinvention is part of the circle of life. Unfortunately, with reinvention comes jealousy. Yes, jealousy!

People whom the tenacity to move outside the box and search out new directions are considered to be rare birds. Very few are able to make the transition from one aspect of life to another. Those who are able to make transition will face persecution from those who refuse to move. These individuals should not be part of your circle of influence.

Those who refuse to look beyond the edge of their nose will always try to bring trendsetters down.

God has given us all the ability to have witty inventions and to be able to multi task our way through life. This should always be our first priority. Moving in new directions can open new doors and increase the ability to get more out of life. Never let anyone tell say that you can’t because you can. Let the naysayer talk let the negative vibes roll off your back. Success comes in the form of reinvention. Destiny awaits and it is your job to follow in the direction of your own dream.