When you first started out, you were just stoked.embracing the entrepreneurial experience. You picked a company that seemed interesting. You were fired up, and proceeded to promote your business to the best of your ability. In the beginning you were most certain others would follow your lead and it would all prove worthwhile.

Time has passed and now you’re getting a little worried.

You’re not getting any takers. You’re not getting any feedback from your prospects. Most importantly you’re not making any money.

Not that you haven’t tried. You’ve done all the things that you were instructed to do. You wrote articles you networked on the popular social media sites (Twitter and Facebook). Unfortunately no matter how hard you work, no matter how many different techniques you try, none of it is working.

So you wonder…

Did I join the right company?

Could you have chosen a company that no one is interested in?

Could you in fact be wasting your time trying to keep your opportunity alive, when really the only sensible thing to do is junk it and find a better opportunity?

Below you will twelve questions that if answered sincerely will help you know if you are on track to become successful in the network marketing industry.

1. Is your  company a start-up?
2. How long has your company been in business?
3. Does the company have a good reputation?
4. Is the company in good standing with the Better Business Bureau?
5. Is the company part of the Direct Selling Association?
6. Does the company provide products and/or services that are in demand?
7. Are you a product of you company’s product and/or service?
8. Does the company have a physical office?
9. Does your company do business nationally or internationally?
10. Does the company have a good compensation plan?
11. Is your company’s compensation plan easy to follow?
12. How do you feel about the company and its products/services?

The answer to these questions will not render a hard and fast solution. However, what they will do is help you to understand the importance of maximizing your efforts. If any of your answers are not completely to your liking, or difficult to answer wholeheartedly support, it might be time to look elsewhere.

You have to understand that if you are not 100% sold on the company, their product and/or service, you’ll be building your financial future on a less than desirable basis. It has been said that if you do something you love you will never have to work hard at it.

Ask yourself, do you really want to build a foundation on an unproven business?

If you are hoping and wishing for your business to suddenly become prosperous based on the some outlandish prediction, I would advise you buy a lottery ticket hope for the best. It’s a lot easier and cheaper.

The bottom line is this. There are many opportunities out here. All of them sound great at in the beginning. If the truth is told, they all have some potential. But if you know without a shadow of a doubt that there are some issues that don’t sit well with you, it would be wise to look for another opportunity.

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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For the past few months I have been a mission. Most people would say that I bit off more than I could chew. But I was determined to complete the goals that I set out to accomplish. My goal was to release two new books and part one of my Payneless Advice Motivation Mix audio series. I have completed all but one of these goals, and I am proud to say that the final phase of my goals will be completed in the next few weeks.

However that is not what this article is about.  This article is about someone taking the time to really care about me. I have always been taught that when you find someone who cares, life can become much easier.

Let me explain…

During my several months of hibernation, while working diligently in my task closet, I got an email from someone I didn’t know. In fact, I had never heard their name mentioned before. The email was short and to the point. It simply said, “Hey Donald, I see you and I are part of the same business. My wife and I thought we would reach out to some of the people in our down line…let’s chat this week…”  This might sound like a typical message but it wasn’t.

On the day that I finally had a chance to talk I discover that all he wanted to do was check in on me and see if it was something he could help me with.  He was concerned because he noticed that I really hadn’t mentioned the business in quite a while.

He asked me if I was familiar with some of the changes going on in the company. I explained that I had been very busy and was unaware of any changes. With that he and his wife offered to takes some time and personally assist me, and help me catch up on everything. With that we spent several hours on the phone.

During the course of the call I discovered that he was not part of my down line at all! He was just a guy who wanted to help. Now that’s what I call networking!

Do you have someone in your company that simply wants to see that you remain successful?

Do you care about others outside of your team?

The bottom line is that this was a valuable lesson for me. First and foremost I realized that I am part of a company that has some truly caring individuals. I was also reassured that if you give, others will freely give to you.

I am truly grateful. He didn’t have to reach out to me the way he did but I think he understood that I still have more to offer the world. He was right!

I am diligently working on completing my other task but I am once again focused on building and excelling in my business.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BUSINESS THAT CARES.

In order to succeed you must take the limits off.

Have you ever heard someone say, “An Eskimo doesn’t need ice” or that “A vegetarian doesn’t need a side of beef?” Both of these statements sound obvious enough but yet many people miss this point on a daily basis.

I was recently approached by someone who wanted me to take a look at their “New and exciting” product. One quick glance at what he had to offer was all I needed to know that the product wasn’t for me. In fact, I wasn’t even able to give him a referral because the product wasn’t one that most of my contacts could use.

As a musician I would often tell the people that I played with that “I group is only as good as their sound.” In other words if we had poor equipment, no matter how well we played our true sound would never come through.

The same holds true with your product and/or service. In other words, your success is only as good as the product and/or service. There should be no limitations. The moment you put a cap or a limitation on your product or service becomes the moment that you put a cap on your universal success.

The bottom line is this; sure there are products and services that only cater to a specific niche or genre. However it should be understood that those markets are flooded with tons of people trying to sell this same market. In order to break away from that crowd you must have a viable product or service that is good for the masses.

It’s time to break away from the status quo!

Do you want to become more universal? Click here!

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.”

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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.

This is a question that very few people can answer truthfully. Just because you have available credit on your credit cards doesn’t mean that you have permission to vacation. This is where many people fail. They borrow from their future in order to make provisions for today.

This is an ongoing problem that is hurting families all across the country and I understand completely. I was just as guilty. I wanted my kids to take in the entire exotic vacation experience. I wanted to see that cute look on their faces when I told them they were going to an exotic place. The pleasure of it all was enough to cause me to put my guard down on my finances. As my kids got older the vacation became more expensive. This is when the cute looks just weren’t enough.

I needed a better plan! A better budget and more cash!

This is one of the biggest problems that many people have. They refuse to find a budget and stick to it. Budgeting might seem restrictive, cumbersome or unnecessary. But the bottom line is that without a budget and/or a plan you will never know what you can truly afford.

The second biggest problem is that they refuse to add a second source of income while in the process of planning a trip. Once we understood where our money was going (budgeting), it was easy to know how much extra we needed in order to take the vacation we desired. There are so many different ways to earn extra cash, yet very few take advantage of those opportunities.

Here’s the deal, if you can truly take a vacation without exhausting your family’s budget, I commend you, because you are truly the exception to the rule. If you are not part of this minority then it’s time to make a change.

I have put together some great resources for you that just might help. Click on the link below for more information and I will see you on the beach!

How to Take a Vacation without Exhausting your Families Budget