3 Things You NEED To Know Before Attending Your MLM Company’s Live Event
It happens every time.
Soon after you join an MLM opportunity — ANY opportunity — you start hearing the clamor. It’s undeniable and it’s never understated.
Your sponsor will start mentioning it. The emails will start. And you’ll soon be invited on to “special calls” to discuss it….
Your MLM Company’s Live Event!
They will tell you that ANYONE who’s “Made It” attends every Live Event. How, if you’re serious about your business, you’ll get yourself there even if you have to take out a second mortgage on your house. See you first born if you have to… just get yourself to the Event.
I exaggerate, but not that much.
But is it REALLY necessary? Must you attend your MLM Company’s Live Event to succeed?
The answer, of course, is NO. But let’s explore it a little further….
3 Things You NEED To Know Before Attending
1. Most MLM Live Events are “Rah Rah” Sessions
The sad fact is that most of these Live Events are nothing more than cheerleading to the extreme. The “leaders” are brought on stage, the award winners display their trophies for all to see, and the inspiring stories are told for all to hear. The reality is that there is very little EDUCATIONAL benefit to most of these live events. That’s why I carefully researched my company’s live event before attending, and was thrilled to find out there was actually some solid marketing training involved.
2. You Will Be Strongly Urged to Buy Something
There are always special deals, gimmicks, and time-sensitive offers at these Live Events. ALWAYS. In fact, that’s one of the main reasons for holding your MLM Company’s Live Event — to make money for the company and the leaders. You will likely be given “attendee only” special deals to upgrade your membership or position yourself higher in the compensation plan. That’s just the way it is. Expect it and you won’t be shocked or feel pressured to make a decision.
3.. Your Upline will REALLY Want You To Attend, But Not For the Reasons They’ll Tell You
Sure, your sponsor wants to see you succeed, and sometimes its genuine. But many times, your sponsor wants you to attend Live Events because when you upgrade your membership, they get some sort of residual income. And that’s okay.. that’s what its all about. But let’s just be upfront about it. Meet them, share a meal, get to know one another, but understand that the main reason they pushed you to be there was for their own personal gain.
Having said all this, here is my Recommendation:
ATTEND YOUR MLM COMPANY LIVE EVENT
How can I say this, after all the things I’ve told you above. Because there is more to it than that. More than meets the eye, so to speak.
Networking
The very best reason for attending a Live Event is to meet people — NETWORK. That’s right, it’s “network” marketing, right? So it stands to reason that you should be doing some networking in your business. Most people believe this involves networking with people who may be interested in joining you , and that’s partly true. But the other side of Networking is to meet and befriend people in your business who can help you succeed.
Because make no mistake about it…. NO ONE SUCCEEDS ON THEIR OWN.
So use the coffee breaks and time between sessions to your greatest advantage. Get out and meet people. Don’t be a wall flower. The coffee breaks are the MOST important times of the meeting for most people. That’s when they make the connections that will help move them forward in the months ahead.
Positioning
Remember I mentioned above how your company will undoubtedly hit you with “special” upgrade deals at the Live Event? Although I presented it in a somewhat negative light, it doesn’t have to be — not if you are truly interested in positioning yourself higher in the company. Some of the best upgrade deals I’ve taken advantage of has been at my company’s live events. They are usually the best deals you will get, and if your MLM has an ounce of integrity, they will offer the Live Event Attendees the best deals around.
Nothing is more frustrating than taking advantage of a “special deal for attendees only”, and then seeing the same deal offered to people who didn’t attend the event. If this happens, voice your displeasure to your company leadership immediately. It shouldn’t be that way.
So for these 2 reasons — Networking and Positioning — I have yet to miss my Company’s live events.
Neither should you.
What’s been your experience?
Until next time,
Dr. Bob
If No One’s Joining Your Business, Ask Yourself, “Why Should They”?
FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY…..
Network Marketers are finally starting to “get it.”
It seems they are finally starting to understand that NO ONE CARES about their business, or their success for that matter. What they’re concerned about is THEIR SUCCESS and how you can help them… or not.
And how do you help someone get to where they want to go? With your knowledge, your skills, and your experiences.
In other words, these things are your VALUE…. and how successful you are as a Network Marketer (or anything in life) will depend on how VALUABLE you are to others.
Watch the video below:
To your success!
Dr. Bob Clarke
Do You Know The 10 Questions To Ask BEFORE Joining Any Business?
It’s always a tough decision… and sometimes it can keep you awake nights.
Should I pull the trigger?
Should I join this business opportunity?
There’s never a guarantee that decision you make will be the right one, but there is a way to throw the odds in your favor.
The answer lies in asking the right questions.
I own a marketing business. Day in and day out I get asked the same questions:
- How much money will I make?
- How fast can I make money?
- How much money do YOU make?
There’s nothing wrong with these questions, except they don’t accomplish anything.
The answer to the first 2 questions depends on YOU.
The answer to the last question has nothing to do with YOU.
You need to be asking the right questions to assess a business opportunity.
The ones that get right to the heart of whether or not a business is the right one for you.
Questions about the products. Questions about the compensation plan. Questions about the leadership of the company.
In fact, there are a series of 10 questions that I believe to be the most important questions you can ask before joining any network marketing or MLM home business. The answers will go a long way towards qualifying (and disqualifying) a business as one that you would want to partner with.
I’ve just completed a Special Report that I want to pass along to you, my loyal readers. It was written for my primary business opportunity, but I thought it would be just as valuable to you as a Business Assessment Guide – useful for qualifying any business. It was written in a general tense so that you can find value in this Report.
Here is the Link to The Report:
10 Crucial Questions You MUST Ask Before Joining Carbon Copy PRO or ANY Network Marketing Business
There’s no opt in needed… just click and ENJOY.
And once again, thank you for your trust and your loyalty. It means a lot to me.
Respectfully,
Dr. Bob
New MLM Training Free Report Now Available — 5 Killer Strategies For Using Technology to Explode Your Business in 2010
Well, its finally finished.
I’ve been working long and hard completing this FREE REPORT for you guys, so here it is.
I call it…
and it is thorough, I’ll tell you that.
So who will benefit from this report?
- Anyone who is still using Old School MLM or Network Marketing Tactics, this report is for you….
- And anyone who is struggling with Online Marketing, this report is for you, too.
Grab it now, before I start charging for it! :-)
I’m giving you guys first crack for being loyal readers and followers… so grab it now.
To your success!
Dr. Bob Clarke
So You Want To Be Another Network Marketing Success Story?
No matter what network marketing or MLM company you may have joined or be thinking of joining, one thing always holds true…
There are always a handful of people who make the MOST MONEY.
You know who they are….
- They are the ones who always have a crowd of people around them at the company meetings.
- They are the ones on stage getting all the awards and accolades.
- They are the ones who are succeeding while 97% of the other reps in your business are struggling.
They are…. Your Company’s TOP EARNERS!
So how do YOU get to be a top earner?
Well, there’s a lot of talk about this right now, and I’ve done some serious studying of the top earners that I know.
I mean, I’ve just flat out ASKED THEM what their tricks are…
– Some kind of secret marketing strategy?
– Some secret script they have to persuade people to join them?
– Some top secret brew that they drink?
And you know what? It really only comes down to one thing…
and if all network marketers understood this, they’d all be a whole lot happier.
I just published an article on how to succeed in network marketing, which addresses this very question… so if you would like
to read more, please take a look.
Happy New Year, everyone…. look for great things coming from this blog in 2010….
and ALL of it THE TRUTH.
To your success!
Dr. Bob Clarke
Google Slaps and Google Suspensions: Getting Reinstated and Back Online When All Seems Lost
If you have experienced a Google slap or Google suspension, this blog post is for you. If Google PPC is a key marketing strategy and a vital part of your business success, you’ll want to read on….
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The date was July 17, 2009 .
I remember it as well as my own birthday or my wedding anniversary date.
It was the day I was suspended from Google. The day they told me they no longer wanted to see my ads on their network — EVER AGAIN.
It felt worse than the time that my first ever girlfriend told me to get lost (well, it was nicer than that, but it still hurt like hell).
Fast forward to November 17, 2009… the date my Google Adwords account was reinstated.
No tricks, no changing URLs, credit cards, or applying as a fictitious person. NOPE.
This was for real .. I was (and am) back advertising on Google! WOO HOO!!!!
So how did I accomplish this seemingly impossible feat? Well, its about knowing the right people, I suppose. I ran into a friend online who told me he was still running ads on Google, and after grilling him like he was a Nazi war criminal on how he was doing it, I realized it came down to one simple axiom:
He was giving Google what they wanted, which was simply for their user to have a good experience when searching.
No clever deceptions, no redirecting the searcher to an unrelated site, and certainly no ridiculous income claims. I begged and pleaded for my friend to take a look at my campaigns, and he did so. He showed me exactly why I had been slapped and unsuspended, and more importantly he began showing me how to stay out of trouble with Google in the future.
He began offering a 12 week course covering everything that I needed to know to run my campaigns with Google without ever having to worry about another slap or suspension, and I jumped at it. This is one very smart guy.
The best news for you, my faithful blog readers?
He is now allowing me to send him others to help get them unsuspended, too.
And I am giving you guys FIRST SHOT.
Some obvious questions?
Who is this guy? Just an above average marketer with a great relationship with Google. Imagine, Google has actually been EMAILING HIM during this whole process. And all I could ever get as an automated message to my queries.
What is involved? You will need to give him access to your Google account so he can clean it out of any undesirable content. You must then agree to attend his 12 week course, since his reputation is on the line when you start marketing again. Imagine — if someone he helps goes out and starts marketing with the same deceiving methods that got them suspended in the first place, his reputation with Google will be ruined.
Is it free? Of course not. He is not only offering you a service, but he is giving you his knowledge and expertise so that you will become a master Google marketer with a great track record. The cost will depend on the severity of your suspension and how much work he will need to do to get you reinstated.
Is it guaranteed to work? NO, he told me straight out that there were no guarantees in this process, that it was strictly on a case-by-case basis. And it he cannot get you reinstated, your money will be refunded (less the cost of his time and effort).
How Do I Get More Information? Email me at rbrc200@gmail.com or leave me a comment on this post, let me know your current situation and how long you’ve been suspended, and I’ll send you to his website. I need to pre-screen who I send to him — otherwise, it will be like Black Friday at your local Best Buy.
‘Look guys – this option will NOT be for everyone, but if you are suspended from Google and PPC is a vital part of your business, it may be worth your time and effort to take a look at this guy.
I’m sure glad I did.
Talk soon,
Dr. Bob Clarke
Mike Dillard’s Copywriters Guild Now at 33% Off For Next 48 Hours
Copywriting – the one skill the Mike Dillard says is THE ONE SKILL he would master if he had to start from scratch.
Why?
Because EVERY form of marketing you can think of has it’s roots in copywriting — the art of selling with the written word.
Master this skill and you can write your ticket.
It’s that important.
Now, if you want to scratch the surface and begin the process of learning copywriting, you can buy some copywriting books and begin your studies.
But if you are serious — dead serious — about learning this critical skill, I can highly endorse Mike Dillard’s Copywriters Guild. Here, Mike and another top copywriter Ben Settle open the vault and teach you step-by-step how to become a killer copywriter.
Add for a VERY brief time — until November 26. 2009 at midnight CST — Mike is offering his course at 33% off — less than $100!
In my opinion, this very well may be the best deal on the Internet if you are serious about learning Copywriting.
And you don’t have to be a great writer to be a great copywriter. In fact, the simpler words you use, the better you’ll be at copywriting. It’s all about grabbing the attention of your readers and leading them to the sale. It’s about strategy, all taught by Mike and Ben.
Here is the link to get The Copywriter’s Guild at 33% Off until Thursday, November 26th.
And when you click the link, you’ll see the free bonus that Mike is including with The Copywriters Guild.
Killer stuff, but hurry up.
The 33% discount (Total cost = $97) comes down on Thursday, midnight CST.
To your success!
http://LeadersForSuccess.com
How Do YOU Measure Up?
If you’ve taken the major step of starting a blog or even your own full blown website, CONGRATULATIONS are in order.
Hopefully, you’ve carefully organized the structure of your site and are conscientious about tagging and categorizing each post or article. Maybe you’ve even studied some Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to boost your website ranking. (If not, you may want to check out these SEO gurus).
If you’ve done any studying of SEO, you understand the importance of organizing your website or blog and having plentiful inbound links. You’ve worked really hard at it, and now you wonder…. how am I doing???
Well, I was recently turned on to a site by my friend and business partner, Craig White. The site is called HubSpot, and they offer a free website grader that will blow you away in it’s completeness.
Here is how HubSpot describes their Website Grader:
Website Grader is a free seo tool that measures the marketing effectiveness of a website. It provides a score that incorporates things like website traffic, SEO, social popularity and other technical factors. It also provides some basic advice on how the website can be improved from a marketing perspective.
Well, I ran a report on this site and guess what?
I received a grade of 92/100!
I got an A! Haven’t been this excited about a grade since my last year of college.
Here is a summary of my HubSpot Report:
A. Score Summary
| Section | blog.drbobclarke.com |
|---|---|
| Website Grade | 92 |
| Google Page Rank | 1 |
| Google Indexed Pages | 152 |
| Traffic Rank | 1,664,489 |
| Blog Rank | Not Ranked |
| Inbound Links | 1,189 |
| del.icio.us Bookmarks | 2 |
Your website has an Alexa rank of 1,664,489 which is in the top 5.352 % of all websites.
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But best of all, the good people over at HubSpot have given my ACTION POINTS to take in order to improve my blog’s performance even more. Things like:
- Reducing my Page Title Length (it is longer than the recommended length of 70 characters)
- Reducing the number and size of my images to allow the site to load faster
- Adding meta keywords and descriptions to my interior pages
- Submitting my site to MROZ and Yahoo web directories for maximum exposure
- and many, many more.
Here is a sample report that will give you an idea of the completeness of this website analysis.
And one last very cool thing —
They store a copy of your website report so that you can repeat this process a few months after incorporating some or all of their suggested changes…. and see how much you improved your grade!
So go ahead and use The Hubspot Website Grader for your site right now…
and see how you measure up!
If you haven’t had your blog or website for long and you get a much lower score than I received, no worries! To give you an idea, I very recently started a new Hub Blog with my wife Rosemary and it received a rank of only 70. But we are already working hard to bring that up. It takes time and a little elbow grease, but the benefits are outstanding.
Til next time,
Dr. Bob Clarke
SEO Networker Review: This One’s A Game Changer
I had the privilege of getting a personal 30 minutes training session from Ferny Ceballos and Ray Fong from SEO Networker.
I didn’t know much about them before the training, but I came away EXTREMELY IMPRESSED with both their knowledge of SEO and their ability to relate this information to the average marketer.
In just 30 minutes, these SEO Experts taught me:
- How to dominate the search engines for my name and my company
- How to use the same strategies to get free leads using other company names, training products, and books
- How to dominate any market of my choosing, not just MLM or direct sales
- How to see the difference between “information seekers” and “buyers” online, and how to target the guys with the cash
- How to use local search terms to dominate my local market of entrepreneurs
- How there is 4x more traffic available in social media than paid search, and how to best tap into it
- How to control the “online conversation” about ME. This is important because it will control what my leads see about me.
- How to create and use inter- and intra-linking strategies to rock my website in the search rankings
Not bad for 30 minutes, right?
Guys, if you have been on this blog for any length of time, you know that I rarely recommend a specific tool or opportunity.
But this one is a must if you are looking for an alternative to paying Google part of your life savings just for the priviledge of using their search engine. When you think of how much money you’ll save in PPC costs, the product they offer is a steal.
And having known Ferny and Ray for a while now, I can tell you that these are two guys with a high degree of integrity who make it their PURPOSE to satisfy their customers.
If you get in now, you will get some incredible bonuses including access to their SEO Rush and SEO Blitz programs. If you don’t know what these are, head on over to their site now and check it out.
But hurry up... I see from their promos that the bonuses are being taken down ONE-BY-ONE during the course of this week.
Click here or click on the banner below to go to their site and get the bonuses before they remove them.
Don’t wait on this one guys.
It will change the lead generation game the way you know it.
Looking forward to hearing your reviews on this new product!
Dr. Bob Clarke
PS If nothing else, Ferny and Ray offer some great free training on the next page, so head on over and take a look.
How Do You Make Yourself Look Red In A World Full of Greens
I know, it seems like a weird title, but bear with me here… I promise it will make sense!
Here’s the deal in Network and Internet Marketing:
There’s a lot of us out there!
I mean, everyone and his mother is looking to start a home business, and 95% of people
who start a business do so in either network (internet) marketing or direct sales.
Everyone has a product to sell, everyone has a website to show, everyone has the “killer deal” that will “take you to the next level!” (boy, if I had a dime for every time I’ve read that!
So, the big question, the ONLY QUESTION that matters is….
How on earth will you stand out from the crowd and get noticed?
Believe me, guys this is the 10 million dollar question, and the answer is the Holy Grail of making money online.
And lucky for you, I have the answer… and it’s not that hard. In fact, it’s not just true in Marketing and Business but in everything in life.
Read the full article here: The Most Important Piece Of Advice You’ll EVER Get
Make it a fantastic week everyone!
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