Breast Cancer Survivor and Attitude

If you've ever spoken with me or read some of my earlier posts you know that I strongly believe that having a positive mindset and the right attitude go along way in achieving your goals.  Well today at Church service we had a special guest speak to us about being a breast cancer survivor and how important it was for her to have the right mindset and a positive attitude while also surrounding herself with positive people as she fought the cancer.  In her words, staying positive has "healing power" and helps you get through things when you want to give up.  She finished by sharing a very powerful poem that I am going to share with you now:

TITLE: ATTITUDE

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I will braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day!

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.  "Hmmm," she said, "I think I'll part my hair down the middle today." So she did and she had a grand day!

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.  "Well," she said, "today I'm going to wear my hair in a ponytail." So she did and she had a fun day!

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.
"Yeah!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair today!"

Attitude is everything. Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Live simply -  love generously -  care deeply - speak kindly - leave the rest to God.

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...........It's about learning to dance in the rain.

AUTHOR: UKNOWN

I hope this was able to bless someone today!

Antonio Moore
http://www.antoniomoorepronet.com

One24 Revisited - Enhanced Compensation, $25,000 Giveaway, and Exotic Cruise Vacation

Just over a year ago a company called One24 jumped into a very competitive network marketing industry with a singular purpose: To provide an opportunity for ANYONE that joins to be able to retire in 24 months.  Although it has not been 24 months yet, there are a number of One24 PCs (members) who have already retired from their other careers and there are many more that are on their way; therefore, One24 definitely seems to be on track with fulfilling its purpose.

I am not going to go into details of One24 because I have done that in previous blog posts which you may read at http://www.ibosocial.com/asmoore/blog.aspx or http://www.ibourl.com/eya.  However, I did want to take a moment to highlight some of the "enhancements" that One24 has been making over the last few months so that anyone looking at this great opportunity will have the most current information available (the company is in the process of updating the videos on the website to include these changes):

1.  Compensation Plan - One24 has enhanced its already revolutionary linear compensation plan, referred to as the IRP (Incentivized Referral Plan), to put more money in the pockets of its PCs. Now, in order to qualify for commissions you must be an "active" PC, meaning you must have brought in at least one person who has brought in one person.  This lines up perfectly with One24's core principle of "people helping people" and allows the company to reward those that do.  The current compensation plan can be found at http://www.ibosocial.com/asmoore/videos.aspx?videoid=7127 with the only change being that the initial product order when joining is $70 (monthly autoship is still $60).  There are still no kit, enrollment, start-up, website, advertising, maintenance, or any other additional fees associated with One24; just the monthly autoship of one of its great products (no inventory either).  You may view the original One24 video presentation at http://www.ibourl.com/eyc, but please note the changes mentioned above.

2.  $25,000 Sweepstakes - In December 2011, One24 will have the first of what will be monthly drawings for $25,000.  There will be other cash and prizes given out as well, but the grand prize is $25,000.  This is a FREE chance at winning cash and/or prizes just by watching the One24 video presentation and getting on the waiting list.  It doesn't cost anything and there is no obligation to join One24.  Right now, One24 PCs are able to put as many people as they want on their waiting lists and all of those folks will be entered into the drawing.  Starting November 1st, however, the waiting lists will be capped so get your chance at FREE MONEY now by visiting http://www.ibourl.com/eyc, watch the videos and join the waiting list.

3.  Exotic Cruise Vacation Contest - This month One24 started an Exotic Cruise Contest for its PCs.  The contest runs until February 2012 at which time One24 will give two tickets to the PCs that have brought the most people into the company between October 2011 and February 2012.  The tickets will be for an all-expenses paid 5 or 7-day cruise to the Caribbean in March.  There will be a number of winners (possibly hundreds) and each winner will receive two tickets so that they can bring a guest.  This contest is for One24 PCs only, so visit http://www.ibourl.com/eyc and join One24 today!

Additionally, the GOLD RUSH (you will see it in the videos) is NOW ON, so here is your opportunity to join One24 immediately without having to go on the waiting list.  Due to the linear compensation structure there is no better time than right now to join One24.  Furthermore, there are a couple of other products coming out in the next few months that are going to further enhance this already fantastic program (contact me for specifics after watching the videos) and the One24 "March to a Million" members tour is gearing up as well.

One24 is a great program for the person looking to build wealth and solidify their financial future.  It is for someone that understands the importance of commitment to achieve long-term success.  It is for those that like to help others work to achieve a common goal, that goal being the opportunity to retire in 24 months if one chooses.  It is NOT a get-rich-quick scheme or a program where you should expect to make thousands your first month.  If that is your goal or expectation, then One24 is NOT for you.  However, if you are looking to join a business with a team of great people focused on helping each other become healthier and wealthier long-term then visit http://www.ibourl.com/eyc and take a look.  You don't even need to leave your current business to get involved and be successful in One24 if you don't want to!

Best case scenario, you like what you see and you get on the "Healthy Road to Retirement!"  Worst case scenario, you aren't interested but you put your name on the waiting list for a chance to win $25,000 (and other cash/prizes) in the monthly sweepstakes drawing.  Either way it sounds like a WIN for you, but you can't win if you don't play!  Visit http://www.ibourl.com/eyc and make a choice!

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Continued blessings,

Antonio Moore
www.antoniomoorepronet.com

Favorite Quotes

Anyone who knows me personally, is connected with me on Facebook and/or who follows me on Twitter knows that I am a big fan of quotes.  I am often speaking, posting, or tweeting them because I am a seeker of knowledge and appreciate wisdom and profound statements regardless of where they come from.  I believe that the best quotes are thought-provoking and literally cause people to pause and do a self-evaluation before continuing to operate in the same manner that they were.  Therefore, I wanted to take a moment to share some of my favorite quotes with you network marketers out there.  I know you are very busy building your businesses, but maybe they will provide some sort of motivation or inspiration to some of you.  Please feel free to share your thoughts on these quotes and/or to share some of your favorite quotes in the comments!

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better." - Jim Rohn

"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company." - Booker T. Washington

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses." - George Washington Carver

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs

There are so many more great quotes out there, so please share some of your favorites; and if you have a Twitter or Facebook page please don't hesitate to connect with me.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/antoniomoorepronet
Twitter: @antoniosmoore

Continued blessings,

Antonio Moore
H.O.P.E. - Helping Other People Everyday
www.antoniomoorepronet.com

NETWORKING in Network Marketing

Network marketing is ultimately about "networking" and although a distinction can be made between business and social networking, the reality is that the explosion of social media has intertwined the two to the point where it is very difficult to separate them, especially online.  To become part of the roughly 3%-5% of successful network marketers, you must understand networking.

So what is "networking?"  In the context of network marketing, it is simply connecting with people and building relationships for a purpose.  Although the reasons may vary, the core component of networking is people and building relationships with them.  Therefore, in order to be successful in network marketing you must focus on people.  Whether it's online, on the phone, or in person, you must not be afraid to build relationships and interact with others.  In fact, that's where the majority of your time should be spent.

Personally, I like to help others and that is my primary purpose for networking online and offline.  When building relationships, I focus on the value that I can bring to the table without worrying about whether I will ultimately get something back in return.  I learned a long time ago that the more value I bring to my relationships, the stronger and longer-lasting they will be.  That's why I am constantly investing in myself and urging others to do the same.  The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you are to provide solutions to people because you are better able to understand what they want and how to help them.

So what is your purpose and approach to networking?  Are you spending your time building relationships with people and investing in yourself so that you are bringing value to the conversations?  These are questions that you should definitely take some time to think about if you are serious about your long-term business success.

Have a blessed and productive day!

Antonio Moore
www.antoniomoorepronet.com

Make Money When Prospects Say "NO" To Your Business Opportunity!

"Multiple streams of income" is a topic that is discussed quite often in the network marketing industry.  The unfortunate reality, however, is that many network marketers do not really have significant multiple income streams.  Just for clarification, I'm not referring to the number of ways you can be paid based on your company's compensation structure.  I'm talking about additional income from sources external to your primary business.

We often hear the statistic that 9 out of 10 network marketers fail or don't make significant income in this industry (or some similar statistic); and one of the primary reasons for this "failure" is that people quit before they make any money.  Many people have false expectations as to how long it is going to take for them to build their business and start making significant income.  Even if you are a great marketer with a great marketing system (which most are not) it is still going to take some time to build a successful long-term operation.  Therefore, it is imperative to learn how to generate multiple streams of income without having to take the time necessary to build multiple businesses.  Welcome to affiliate marketing!

Affiliate marketing allows you to be compensated for selling another company's products or services.  There are many companies, including Google and Amazon, that offer these programs and they can be very lucrative if utilized appropriately.  Affiliate marketing sales allow you to earn money right away and the goal of many network marketers is to use those funds for advertising; however many also end up making much more than advertising funds!  Most people (again, quoted statistics are usually in the 90-95% range) will say "NO" to your business opportunity, so why not give them an option to purchase other products or services that may be able to benefit them in whatever business they are in; and get paid for it!  Your time is very valuable and how you manage your time is vital to your business success; therefore, your goal should be to get involved with affiliate programs that work seamlessly with your current marketing strategies (assuming they are good).  If your marketing efforts are generating a lot of targeted traffic to your website and the only choice for the network marketers who land on it is whether to join your business or not, then you are missing the boat!  Most network marketers are not seeing the success they want, so they are constantly looking for products and services to help them.  Why not offer them the opportunity to purchase proven products, services, tools and resources from your website that they are probably already looking for anyway (more so than your business opportunity)?  Although getting paid on their purchase is great, that's not even the most significant part of the transaction.  More importantly, it allows you to help out anyone regardless of what company they are with; and most importantly, it provides you with the perfect opportunity to start building a relationship with that person and relationships will always be a very important element to long-term business success.

There are many affiliate marketing programs out there and they are not all created equal, so be sure to do your due diligence before getting involved in one.  Being a successful affiliate marketer still requires you to be able to market, which is why having the right marketing system is necessary.  I'm not going to do a breakdown of marketing systems, but the best network marketing systems are those that teach you how to brand yourself and attract prospects which effectively results in targeted leads seeking you out to do business and work with you.  If your current marketing system is not focused on these two things then you are probably on your way to being part of the 9 out of 10 mentioned previously.  If you are a serious network marketer with a long-term goal of success, then you must take advantage of affiliate marketing.  Click here, www.antoniomoorepronet.com, for a FREE presentation on taking your business to the next level with an advanced system for achieving long-term success; and you don't even have to have your own website to utilize it!

If you would like to discuss affiliate marketing in detail or effective marketing in general, please do not hesitate to contact me.  You may also contact me for FREE resources to help you build your business.

How are you using IBOtoolbox?

I have a simple question for members of IBOtoolbox, how are you utilizing the IBO platform?  I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments!

For those that don't know, IBOtoolbox is a business platform that provides its members with an opportunity to network with other professionals while also proving them with a FREE suite of tools to help members market and promote their respective businesses.  Paul Williams is the creator of this dynamic web application  and he is constantly looking at ways to improve on an already great platform.  In fact, he makes himself available at least two times a week to do training and Q&A Webinars for the members.  At the time of this writing, IBO is approaching 100,000 daily visitors.  Obviously it's no Facebook (yet) in terms of traffic numbers, but this is targeted traffic which is very important to anyone trying to build or grow a business.  If you are a business owner, but not a member of IBO you should definitely check it out (http://www.ibourl.com/eyr).

Now back to my question for members.  We know that the IBO platform offers a lot and its potential is huge; but how are you utilizing it?  Do you spend all of your time promoting your business trying to get others to join? Do you actually network and connect with other members and share tips, ideas, and suggestions freely without expecting them to join your business or give you something else in return?  Do you spend any time actually promoting IBO and the platform in general?

This post will also be located at http://www.ibourl.com/eyr, so please feel free to share your thoughts and comments about IBO there as  well!

Marketing FOCUS

As business owners we must be very disciplined as we go about our days because there are many distractions that can prevent us from achieving our short and long-term goals.  One of those potential distractions is tough for many network marketers to deal with because it is also the very thing that determines their success....marketing.  How you market is what determines your long-term success in business and there is a clear difference in how successful network marketers market when compared to those that are unsuccessful (which unfortunately is the majority).

There are many different ways to market your business, but the key is to be focused and stay consistent.  Successful marketing starts with your mindset.  You have to be positive and understand that it may take some time to see results.  When first starting out it is also best to start with a marketing strategy that compliments your strengths.  Additionally, another best practice is to "master" a particular type of marketing strategy before moving on to others.  "Mastering" a strategy doesn't mean the same thing for everyone, so having clear goals outlined ahead of time is also very important.  The point is that being "all over the place" with your online marketing, especially when first starting out, is too much of an "information overload" for most people to handle.  Some can't handle it after years of experience.  The key here is to go at your own pace and really focus on learning and understanding what you are doing in order to achieve results before trying to figure out something else.

There is an art and a science to effective marketing and understanding that will pay dividends in the long run.  Most success does not come overnight, so it's imperative that you stay focused and continue to educate yourself and invest in your success.  I work with serious network marketers looking for the tools, resources, and guidance to build their businesses; as well as "newbies" just getting started in the online, network marketing, and home-based business industry.  If you'd like to discuss effective marketing in detail in order to get your business on the right track and/or if you would like some FREE resources to help you build your business, just contact me.

Continued blessings!

What's your Posture?

In network marketing "posture" refers to the belief and confidence you have in yourself.  It starts with your mindset and is reflected in your attitude.  Whether you are speaking with someone on the telephone, chatting with them online, or meeting with them face-to-face, having the right "posture" is a must if you are going to be successful.

So how do you develop your "posture?"  To me, it's simple.  

1. Choose to have a Positive Mindset.  When things are going well for you, it's easy; but how do you respond when not so great things happen?  You still have the choice, it's just harder to make.  Develop the habit of being positive and do not let negativity of "naysayers" deter you.

2. Be Prepared.  Many people get easily distracted and are therefore not ready when they need to be on point.  When you aren't prepared, you lack confidence and it shows.  Develop the discipline to stay focused and your preparation will emanate confidence.

3.  Education.  The more you know about the network marketing industry and how it works, the better equipped you will be to handle the constant social and technological changes that affect it.  You must invest in your network marketing education constantly if you want to continue, or begin, to succeed.

Understanding and implementing these simple concepts will make your conversations a lot easier.  This business is about networking and building relationships with people; and in order to build those relationships you need to have the right "posture."