For those of you who like looking at pictures. Here's some from one of our recent trips to the lake. You can see why I'm the most lucky man on earth... I have such a great family.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Some Pic's Of Me and the Kids...
For those of you who like looking at pictures. Here's some from one of our recent trips to the lake. You can see why I'm the most lucky man on earth... I have such a great family.
Monday, August 4, 2008
100 Marketing Tactics To Grow Your Zrii Business...
By now I hope everyone has heard me emphasize the importance of a marketing calendar. Yet, I'm still amazed at how many people have not created one.
Out of 100 distributors I would venture that less than 5% have taken the time to do this.
And how much time does it really take?
Maybe 30 minutes.
Why is it so important?
Well, read this little blurb I received from another very successful networker that "gets it":
"Prospects are everywhere. You just have to choose how
you would like to contact them.
There are lots of methods to locate and create prospects.
And all of the methods work - if you learn how to use the
method correctly.
Many times you hear distributors say:
''Advertising doesn't work.''
But is this true?
Of course not. We know advertising does work. If not,
who is paying for all those television commercials?
What the distributor should be saying is:
''My advertising doesn't work.''
Once the distributor takes that personal responsibility,
prospecting starts to make sense. If a distributor's
advertising doesn't work, then the distributor has two
choices:
1. Invest the time and money to learn how to make his
advertising work so that he can compete successfully
with other advertisers, or
2. If the distributor doesn't want to make that investment,
then simply choose a different method of prospecting.
If a distributor says:
''Direct mail doesn't work.''
Is that true?
Of course not.
Direct mail works. Look in your mailbox and you'll see
plenty of direct mail weekly. The truth is:
''That distributor's direct mail didn't work.''
Now the distributor has the same two choices as before.
Invest and learn how to make direct mail work, or choose
a different method.
What else doesn't work?
You'll hear distributors say:
''Internet marketing doesn't work.''
''Cold calls don't work.''
''Opportunity meetings don't work.''
''Referrals don't work.''
''Postcards don't work.''
''Bird dogs don't work.''
And the same truth applies to all of these methods of
prospecting.
Distributors must find a method of prospecting that
they enjoy, then learn how to use that method - or
pick another method."
Wow, it's great to see that another very successful network marketer who has built a global business understands the importance of choosing marketing tactics that work best for YOU!
And that is what the Marketing Calendar is all about.
Click here to see an example of what a marketing calendar looks like.
Notice how a marketing calendar does NOT rely on ONE tactic? And notice how a marketing calendar keeps you accountable? Plus, a marketing calendar forces you to track your results which is so important.
Everyone's marketing calendar is going to be somewhat different and personalized.
That's ok. One marketing tactic that I enjoy and I'm good at might be one that you hate and aren't very good at.
Some people love buying leads. And some people don't.
Some people use their local newspaper to put classified ads in about a business opportunity... and some people don't.
Some people hand out 10 business cards a day... and some people don't.
Some people do a lot of pay per click advertising... and some don't.
Some people do an opportunity meeting once a week... and some don't.
I think you get the picture.
The key is that you are doing SOMETHING.
So what does your marketing calendar look like?
Need more ideas on tactics you can use to build your business?
Then click here for the 100 Tactics Checklist
BTW, all of this training can be found in the back office of Zfreedom.
Have a great day!
Out of 100 distributors I would venture that less than 5% have taken the time to do this.
And how much time does it really take?
Maybe 30 minutes.
Why is it so important?
Well, read this little blurb I received from another very successful networker that "gets it":
"Prospects are everywhere. You just have to choose how
you would like to contact them.
There are lots of methods to locate and create prospects.
And all of the methods work - if you learn how to use the
method correctly.
Many times you hear distributors say:
''Advertising doesn't work.''
But is this true?
Of course not. We know advertising does work. If not,
who is paying for all those television commercials?
What the distributor should be saying is:
''My advertising doesn't work.''
Once the distributor takes that personal responsibility,
prospecting starts to make sense. If a distributor's
advertising doesn't work, then the distributor has two
choices:
1. Invest the time and money to learn how to make his
advertising work so that he can compete successfully
with other advertisers, or
2. If the distributor doesn't want to make that investment,
then simply choose a different method of prospecting.
If a distributor says:
''Direct mail doesn't work.''
Is that true?
Of course not.
Direct mail works. Look in your mailbox and you'll see
plenty of direct mail weekly. The truth is:
''That distributor's direct mail didn't work.''
Now the distributor has the same two choices as before.
Invest and learn how to make direct mail work, or choose
a different method.
What else doesn't work?
You'll hear distributors say:
''Internet marketing doesn't work.''
''Cold calls don't work.''
''Opportunity meetings don't work.''
''Referrals don't work.''
''Postcards don't work.''
''Bird dogs don't work.''
And the same truth applies to all of these methods of
prospecting.
Distributors must find a method of prospecting that
they enjoy, then learn how to use that method - or
pick another method."
Wow, it's great to see that another very successful network marketer who has built a global business understands the importance of choosing marketing tactics that work best for YOU!
And that is what the Marketing Calendar is all about.
Click here to see an example of what a marketing calendar looks like.
Notice how a marketing calendar does NOT rely on ONE tactic? And notice how a marketing calendar keeps you accountable? Plus, a marketing calendar forces you to track your results which is so important.
Everyone's marketing calendar is going to be somewhat different and personalized.
That's ok. One marketing tactic that I enjoy and I'm good at might be one that you hate and aren't very good at.
Some people love buying leads. And some people don't.
Some people use their local newspaper to put classified ads in about a business opportunity... and some people don't.
Some people hand out 10 business cards a day... and some people don't.
Some people do a lot of pay per click advertising... and some don't.
Some people do an opportunity meeting once a week... and some don't.
I think you get the picture.
The key is that you are doing SOMETHING.
So what does your marketing calendar look like?
Need more ideas on tactics you can use to build your business?
Then click here for the 100 Tactics Checklist
BTW, all of this training can be found in the back office of Zfreedom.
Have a great day!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Why Use Video Email?
I'm here at my lake house enjoying a beautiful Sunday with my family.
When you work hard at network marketing... and you're willing to do what the average person isn't... then you will reap the benefits of its amazing flexible life-style.
Internet-Network marketing is amazing- I'm here on a vacation with my family at the lake and I'm still working my business!
Talk about rewarding!
And the thing is, I'm more than willing to share with you how Doug and I got here. Actually, that is my passion- to teach you the art of marketing your Zrii business.
And that is what Zfreedom is all about.
So what can you do that will separate yourself from the rest?
You see, the key in building a successful business is to NOT be average.
Rise above your competition. Be willing to do what most aren't.
Hence today's topic: Why Use Video Email?
Do you know what the fastest growing trend on the internet is?
Social networking (i.e. facebook, MySpace, twitter, etc.)
Do you know why?
People want to "know" each other. They want to connect.
So how can you use this knowledge when building your Zrii business?
Use video email.
Think about it. How many times do you get a video email from a person that is trying to sell you something? What would that do if you did?
Do you realize the impact it would have on your prospects if you took a few minutes to let them "see" you through a video email?
I can almost here you say, "But, I don't know what to say".
That's ok. You don't need to say anything significant... and you certainly don't need to pitch Zrii on them (that is what the marketing site does). Just let them know who you are and how much you care about them.
That's it.
BAM!
You just separated yourself from your competition in a HUGE way.
You connected with your prospect or new distributor in a whole new level.
So how easy is it to incoporate video email into your marketing efforts?
Very easy!
The Zfreedom System already has it available to the Premier users. Not a premier user yet? Just log onto your Zfreedom back office and scroll over the "Home" tab and click on "My Account and Billing". There will be an option for you to upgrade.
What do premier users get:
1. Video email
2. Toll free number
3. Conference bridge line
4. Webinar capabilities
5. Ability to edit auto responders
6. Live customer support
Now, I hope I don't need to tell you how valuable all of these things are. You would be hard pressed to find all of these in a single package for under $50.
But, just the video email alone is worth gold!
All you need is a computer, a web-cam, and a microphone.
You can pick up a web-cam with a built-in microphone for less than 50 bucks at your local electronic store (just don't buy the cheapest one... quality is important)
Then once you have the Premier account in Zfreedom just log onto your Zfreedom back office and scroll over the "Power Tools" tab. Then click on "Video Creator" and follow the step by step instructions.
It's easy. Anyone can do it.
And if you have any trouble... just click on the Help desk tab and call customer service.
Look, I want you to be successful. Doing the little things makes all the difference in the world!
If you're not using Video email in your marketing... then start today!
Zriiyaa!
The Zfreedom System
When you work hard at network marketing... and you're willing to do what the average person isn't... then you will reap the benefits of its amazing flexible life-style.
Internet-Network marketing is amazing- I'm here on a vacation with my family at the lake and I'm still working my business!
Talk about rewarding!
And the thing is, I'm more than willing to share with you how Doug and I got here. Actually, that is my passion- to teach you the art of marketing your Zrii business.
And that is what Zfreedom is all about.
So what can you do that will separate yourself from the rest?
You see, the key in building a successful business is to NOT be average.
Rise above your competition. Be willing to do what most aren't.
Hence today's topic: Why Use Video Email?
Do you know what the fastest growing trend on the internet is?
Social networking (i.e. facebook, MySpace, twitter, etc.)
Do you know why?
People want to "know" each other. They want to connect.
So how can you use this knowledge when building your Zrii business?
Use video email.
Think about it. How many times do you get a video email from a person that is trying to sell you something? What would that do if you did?
Do you realize the impact it would have on your prospects if you took a few minutes to let them "see" you through a video email?
I can almost here you say, "But, I don't know what to say".
That's ok. You don't need to say anything significant... and you certainly don't need to pitch Zrii on them (that is what the marketing site does). Just let them know who you are and how much you care about them.
That's it.
BAM!
You just separated yourself from your competition in a HUGE way.
You connected with your prospect or new distributor in a whole new level.
So how easy is it to incoporate video email into your marketing efforts?
Very easy!
The Zfreedom System already has it available to the Premier users. Not a premier user yet? Just log onto your Zfreedom back office and scroll over the "Home" tab and click on "My Account and Billing". There will be an option for you to upgrade.
What do premier users get:
1. Video email
2. Toll free number
3. Conference bridge line
4. Webinar capabilities
5. Ability to edit auto responders
6. Live customer support
Now, I hope I don't need to tell you how valuable all of these things are. You would be hard pressed to find all of these in a single package for under $50.
But, just the video email alone is worth gold!
All you need is a computer, a web-cam, and a microphone.
You can pick up a web-cam with a built-in microphone for less than 50 bucks at your local electronic store (just don't buy the cheapest one... quality is important)
Then once you have the Premier account in Zfreedom just log onto your Zfreedom back office and scroll over the "Power Tools" tab. Then click on "Video Creator" and follow the step by step instructions.
It's easy. Anyone can do it.
And if you have any trouble... just click on the Help desk tab and call customer service.
Look, I want you to be successful. Doing the little things makes all the difference in the world!
If you're not using Video email in your marketing... then start today!
Zriiyaa!
The Zfreedom System
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Live Prospecting 3 Times A Week!
Live Prospecting Webinar - 3 Nights a Week!
A live prospecting webinar will be hosted 3 nights a week, by 6 Star Zrii I.E. Barry Comeaux.
Join us to see firsthand how to use the Zfreedom system when prospecting, how to set appointments, build relationships and enroll prospects into your business!
Click the link below to register for the next upcoming webinar:
To Register: Click Here
* When: Tuesday's | Thursday's | Saturday's
* Time: 5pm-PT | 6pm-MT | 7pm-CT | 8pm-ET
* Number: 712-432-7605
* PIN: 565687#
These live prospecting calls are extremely valuable. Please get your team on at least one or two (or even three) of these live prospecting webinars. When people SEE it then they can implement it!
Same time every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
TheZfreedomSystem.com
A live prospecting webinar will be hosted 3 nights a week, by 6 Star Zrii I.E. Barry Comeaux.
Join us to see firsthand how to use the Zfreedom system when prospecting, how to set appointments, build relationships and enroll prospects into your business!
Click the link below to register for the next upcoming webinar:
To Register: Click Here
* When: Tuesday's | Thursday's | Saturday's
* Time: 5pm-PT | 6pm-MT | 7pm-CT | 8pm-ET
* Number: 712-432-7605
* PIN: 565687#
These live prospecting calls are extremely valuable. Please get your team on at least one or two (or even three) of these live prospecting webinars. When people SEE it then they can implement it!
Same time every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
TheZfreedomSystem.com
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
5 FREE Methods To Advertise Your Business Online
I hope everyone is having a great summer.
I often find emails in my inbox from Zrii I.E.'s who are looking for FREE ways to advertise their business.
So, here are my top 5 ways to advertise your Zrii business for FREE online:
1. Article marketing- Often overlooked. One of the most effective ways to advertise using SEO. Very few people are willing to do the work necessary. There are many great resources in the back office of Zfreedom to teach you how to do it. Plus, you can find great information on the internet. The key is to make your articles keyword rich, 300-400 words, and news worthy... not pitchy. If you commit to writing 3 articles a week for the next 6 months and follow what I teach, you will get lots of free targeted traffic.
2. Blogging- Again, this is often overlooked. Everyone wants the "cheap" but fast methods. Remember, money leverages time. If you don't want to spend money then it will take more time. Although article marketing and blogging can take time to see results, they are effective if you stick to it.
3. Forum marketing- Another free but powerful method. You can join different forums or discussion boards (business, MLM, marketing, teachers, realators, mortgage brokers, etc.) and start chatting with other "like minded" people. Just "google" whatever discussion board you are looking for and you will find plenty. Just remember NOT to advertise. You are there to give value to others by contributing to conversations. Just put your Zfreedom link (corresponding landing page) in your profile. That way people can click on it when they look up who you are.
4. Classified ads- Places like Craigslist are effective as well. There are many places you can leave FREE classified ads. I just wrote a new article in the back office under Marketing Tools that is called, "9 Proven Advertisements You Can Use To Promote Your Business". Make sure you read this... it will help.
5. Social Networking- Probably the most powerful FREE traffic generation method on the internet. Make sure you watch the MySpace tutorial if you haven't done so located under Marketing Tools in the back office of Zfreedom. There are hundreds of social networking sites that you can become a member of. Go to Social Networking Sites to find a list of social networking sites that you can use.
Add one or two or three (or all) of these methods to your marketing calendar.
The key is to take action when you've learned something new. You might not get it perfect the first time, but you will get better.
Have an awesome day.
Dave
I often find emails in my inbox from Zrii I.E.'s who are looking for FREE ways to advertise their business.
So, here are my top 5 ways to advertise your Zrii business for FREE online:
1. Article marketing- Often overlooked. One of the most effective ways to advertise using SEO. Very few people are willing to do the work necessary. There are many great resources in the back office of Zfreedom to teach you how to do it. Plus, you can find great information on the internet. The key is to make your articles keyword rich, 300-400 words, and news worthy... not pitchy. If you commit to writing 3 articles a week for the next 6 months and follow what I teach, you will get lots of free targeted traffic.
2. Blogging- Again, this is often overlooked. Everyone wants the "cheap" but fast methods. Remember, money leverages time. If you don't want to spend money then it will take more time. Although article marketing and blogging can take time to see results, they are effective if you stick to it.
3. Forum marketing- Another free but powerful method. You can join different forums or discussion boards (business, MLM, marketing, teachers, realators, mortgage brokers, etc.) and start chatting with other "like minded" people. Just "google" whatever discussion board you are looking for and you will find plenty. Just remember NOT to advertise. You are there to give value to others by contributing to conversations. Just put your Zfreedom link (corresponding landing page) in your profile. That way people can click on it when they look up who you are.
4. Classified ads- Places like Craigslist are effective as well. There are many places you can leave FREE classified ads. I just wrote a new article in the back office under Marketing Tools that is called, "9 Proven Advertisements You Can Use To Promote Your Business". Make sure you read this... it will help.
5. Social Networking- Probably the most powerful FREE traffic generation method on the internet. Make sure you watch the MySpace tutorial if you haven't done so located under Marketing Tools in the back office of Zfreedom. There are hundreds of social networking sites that you can become a member of. Go to Social Networking Sites to find a list of social networking sites that you can use.
Add one or two or three (or all) of these methods to your marketing calendar.
The key is to take action when you've learned something new. You might not get it perfect the first time, but you will get better.
Have an awesome day.
Dave
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Zfreedom Success Manual...
Happy 4th of July! (even though it's a bit late)
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. We are enjoying really great weather here in Calgary so we've been having lots of bbq's.
Did you know that Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1st?
For Canada Day I brought my wife and kids out to the farm where I grew up. Jayden, my 3 year old son, had a great time riding horses and playing on his bike.
If any of you decide to come up to Calgary, Canada just let me know and I will bring you out to the most beautiful place on earth!
Alright, let's get down to business.
Some of you might not have received the Zfreedom Success Manual. This is a training manual that I wrote a month ago and that we put up in the back office of Zfreedom. It is very important for every one to go through it.
So just click on this link to print it out Zfreedom Success Manual
Make sure you print it out! Keep it in a place where you remember so that you can review it often.
Have a great weekend!
Zfreedom.com
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. We are enjoying really great weather here in Calgary so we've been having lots of bbq's.
Did you know that Canadians celebrate Canada Day on July 1st?
For Canada Day I brought my wife and kids out to the farm where I grew up. Jayden, my 3 year old son, had a great time riding horses and playing on his bike.
If any of you decide to come up to Calgary, Canada just let me know and I will bring you out to the most beautiful place on earth!
Alright, let's get down to business.
Some of you might not have received the Zfreedom Success Manual. This is a training manual that I wrote a month ago and that we put up in the back office of Zfreedom. It is very important for every one to go through it.
So just click on this link to print it out Zfreedom Success Manual
Make sure you print it out! Keep it in a place where you remember so that you can review it often.
Have a great weekend!
Zfreedom.com
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
6 Keys To Building Momentum In Your Online Network Marketing Business...
I found this article in my inbox today. I'm not sure who it is written by. Maybe Dave Sherman? Anyway, it is very good and is what I teach on a daily basis. All 6 points are very important. Enjoy!
"I have people in my organization who have built a group of hundreds of people in their online network marketing group in 6 months, and others that only recruited a dozen or so people in six months. And I think I finally figured out why.
I think the "secret" can be summed up in one word: momentum. And momentum doesn't seem to be created by massive effort, "big breaks", or charismatic, flamboyant personalities. As a matter of fact, from my own experience I can't find many common denominators between the leaders I know in the field of online network marketing. There are men and women, old and young, people from blue collar backgrounds as well as white collar professionals.
So how do you create momentum? Here are six keys that I have identified in people that I personally work with, in and out of my organization:
1. They have a vision of what they want and a plan to get there. Their "why" is strong. They usually have very specific reasons that they are building their business, and they are serious about achieving their goals. They have a business plan, and act from that plan, which includes their goals, strategies, and marketing methods.
2. They treat their business like a business, not a hobby. They are willing to invest in their business. These are the people that don't complain about the cost of marketing. They may not have large budgets, but they are willing to invest $200-$300 a month or more to achieve their dreams.
3. They are consistent. They work their business every single day, at least 5 days a week or more, where those that are unsuccessful work their business once or twice a week, if that. In Jim Collins amazing book, "Good to Great", he compares building momentum to getting a huge flywheel spinning. The first push doesn't do much, or the second or third, or even the hundredth. But over time, if you are consistent and never leave the task, you get it spinning so fast that even if you grabbed hold of it with all your might you couldn't stop it. Building an online network marketing business is just like that, you have to give it consistent effort over a reasonable period of time, usually at least six months.
4. They take 100% ownership of their business. They aren't waiting on anybody else to do anything for them, they just dig in and get to work. You will never hear these people say, "I could be successful if I had a good sponsor". These people are going to get it done even if they have the worst sponsor in the world.
5. They are students of the business, constantly learning and studying. They spend time not only in personal development, but they are students of business and of marketing. They also invest a fair amount of time in trial and error, and discovering what doesn't work to find out what does. They're not afraid to fail if they learned a lesson in the process.
6. They are passionate about the products. It's rare to see somebody create a great online network marketing business if they aren't really passionate about what they're selling. These people are not only fans of the products, they are usually on the "big" autoship and are proud to talk to anybody about the products they represent.
I believe anybody can activate their membership with a company they feel good about, and simply apply these six principles for six months and have success. It's not that hard, it's just that most people don't understand the power of consistent effort, with the right attitude, for a reasonable period of time. So if you want success in the online network marketing world, just apply these six fundamentals to your business and get ready for the bonus checks to roll in"
Still not a member of Zfreedom? Take advantage of the most powerful marketing tool in Zrii with top notch training and support. Click Here
"I have people in my organization who have built a group of hundreds of people in their online network marketing group in 6 months, and others that only recruited a dozen or so people in six months. And I think I finally figured out why.
I think the "secret" can be summed up in one word: momentum. And momentum doesn't seem to be created by massive effort, "big breaks", or charismatic, flamboyant personalities. As a matter of fact, from my own experience I can't find many common denominators between the leaders I know in the field of online network marketing. There are men and women, old and young, people from blue collar backgrounds as well as white collar professionals.
So how do you create momentum? Here are six keys that I have identified in people that I personally work with, in and out of my organization:
1. They have a vision of what they want and a plan to get there. Their "why" is strong. They usually have very specific reasons that they are building their business, and they are serious about achieving their goals. They have a business plan, and act from that plan, which includes their goals, strategies, and marketing methods.
2. They treat their business like a business, not a hobby. They are willing to invest in their business. These are the people that don't complain about the cost of marketing. They may not have large budgets, but they are willing to invest $200-$300 a month or more to achieve their dreams.
3. They are consistent. They work their business every single day, at least 5 days a week or more, where those that are unsuccessful work their business once or twice a week, if that. In Jim Collins amazing book, "Good to Great", he compares building momentum to getting a huge flywheel spinning. The first push doesn't do much, or the second or third, or even the hundredth. But over time, if you are consistent and never leave the task, you get it spinning so fast that even if you grabbed hold of it with all your might you couldn't stop it. Building an online network marketing business is just like that, you have to give it consistent effort over a reasonable period of time, usually at least six months.
4. They take 100% ownership of their business. They aren't waiting on anybody else to do anything for them, they just dig in and get to work. You will never hear these people say, "I could be successful if I had a good sponsor". These people are going to get it done even if they have the worst sponsor in the world.
5. They are students of the business, constantly learning and studying. They spend time not only in personal development, but they are students of business and of marketing. They also invest a fair amount of time in trial and error, and discovering what doesn't work to find out what does. They're not afraid to fail if they learned a lesson in the process.
6. They are passionate about the products. It's rare to see somebody create a great online network marketing business if they aren't really passionate about what they're selling. These people are not only fans of the products, they are usually on the "big" autoship and are proud to talk to anybody about the products they represent.
I believe anybody can activate their membership with a company they feel good about, and simply apply these six principles for six months and have success. It's not that hard, it's just that most people don't understand the power of consistent effort, with the right attitude, for a reasonable period of time. So if you want success in the online network marketing world, just apply these six fundamentals to your business and get ready for the bonus checks to roll in"
Still not a member of Zfreedom? Take advantage of the most powerful marketing tool in Zrii with top notch training and support. Click Here
Friday, June 27, 2008
Doug Firebaugh's Top 10 Prospecting Tactics...
I hope everyone is having a great start to the summer!
September 30th is the deadline to become 7 star and qualify for the founders bonus pool! You don't want to miss out on this.
Don't let summer distract you from building your business. Make this the hardest working and most exciting summer of your life.
Use Zfreedom as leverage. Just get people to your site. Did you know that we are finding that 80-90% of prospects that actually read through the business marketing site and watch the videos are signing up?
That is HUGE! Use that to your advantage. Get as many people to your site as possible. There are so many ways to get people to your site. Use the "Marketing Calendar Example" as a template- you can print it off from the Zfreedom back office under Training.
Also, use all the Zrii meetings that you can (check http://BigRedCalendar.com) and get people out to them.
Now is the time to take massive action. Make sure you are enrolling people at the premium level. The $1500 kit has the most value and is the most duplicable. Plus, it will get you to 7 star the fastest.
Here are Doug Firebaugh's Top 10 Prospecting Tactics"
INFERNO Secret: You drive by more people in a week than you could possibly recruit in a year!! so....here is the question.... do you have enough folks to talk to??? If not....READ ON!!!! These tactics are what we have found to be extremely effective in creating leads and consistent people to call on. There are hundreds of ways to Prospect...these are just a few to get you started and on your way. Take one which appeals to you...and start immediately....
1) 'People that care about you.' A warm or Hot market is a great place to start...but ask yourself a question... who really cares about my success and future? Start there and ask for their help. You will be surprised how emotions can be of benefit to you...If they do care about you, They will listen to you and try to help......
2) 'People you truly care about.' Who do you truly care about and want to see have a great life? Start there. Your compassion and caring will come through and impact in a positive way. People liked to be thought of, and this is a way to make that happen, and also to show your feelings towards their future and Life......
3) 'People that you know that care about the same things... ' Who has a commonality with you in caring for the same things? Maybe in a club or church, or an association.....you have already established that you have something in common that matters to you both.....and your business would be a great way to expand that relationship......
4) 'Follow your Dollar.' Who do you do business with? Who do give money to on a regular basis... whether it is shopping or getting something repaired....or simply paying to have something done...Who did you buy your car from? Who sells you your clothing and groceries.... follow your dollar...there is a gold mine their in contacts and potential sales.....they may be hesitant about joining you ...but ask for referrals...they owe them to you.
5) 'The Goldmine on your desk.' Most folks have some form of a Rolodex or card case on their desk, or in their planner....but most have a listing of who they have gathered cards from...even in their palm pilot... Most Business owners have a great Rolodex...but l ess than 10% of the cards produce revenues for them.... turn your or their Rolodex into a Goldmine that produces a secondary revenue source for them, by contacting the cards in the rolodex, and increase the value of their contacts..... 'What percentage of your rolodex is currently producing you any type of revenue source? 2%? 5%? If there was a way to increase that to 15-20%...would you want to know about it?'
6) 'Referrals.' This business is not for everyone...but everyone knows someone who it is for.. Ask. And it really depends on how you ask, that determines the response.......' Obviously this isn't for you....but if you were me...who would be the first 2 people you would call to share this with? .....'...and then call them....' Hello Mary? My name is Doug...and I promised Tom I would give you a call.......to share an idea he thought you would enjoy.
Also, check out The Network Marketing Training Institute! It is a member site with an online leaning curriculum that covers every aspect of Success with a Home Business. We also have FRE-E Training Webinars every Monday night at 10 pm est that the content will blow your mind. Go to: www.mynmti.com and find out more details!
7) 'Business owners you know...or someone else knows them.' Business owners, especially small business owners are always looking for ways to increase value to their employees, and to increase the bottom line to their company. A lot of business owners have found Network Marketing to be a great secondary profit center for their business........and they all have associations they belong to....with other business owners......A good way to prospect them is to ask for their advice on Marketing.....and their help. Don't forget the Goldmine on their desk.
8) 'Stay at Home moms.' One of the fastest growing sectors in MLM is the stay at home mom....many women professionals are starting to leave their jobs and careers to spend time with their family... values seem to be changing, and with that comes a great opportunity to help them reclaim the income they lost...... and they already have proven themselves in the workforce... And over 70% of all networkers... are women......
9) 'Chamber of Commerce.' Every city has a Chamber...and most are all business minded....a goldmine for sales and referrals, and even some distributors.....join your chamber or at least attend some functions and get a listing of members...... and here is an INFERNO Secret to recruit....establish a relationship and ask for their help.......and refer business to them...
10) 'Civic/Charitable organizations.' Join a Civic group to first make a difference in your city..... not just to network. And become known as a go getter and helper, and as you do these things, ask for people's referrals.....and maybe a time you could let them try your products.......but understand.....FIRST make a difference in the group, and then you will have a better chance of making a difference with them with your business...
Zfreedom.com
September 30th is the deadline to become 7 star and qualify for the founders bonus pool! You don't want to miss out on this.
Don't let summer distract you from building your business. Make this the hardest working and most exciting summer of your life.
Use Zfreedom as leverage. Just get people to your site. Did you know that we are finding that 80-90% of prospects that actually read through the business marketing site and watch the videos are signing up?
That is HUGE! Use that to your advantage. Get as many people to your site as possible. There are so many ways to get people to your site. Use the "Marketing Calendar Example" as a template- you can print it off from the Zfreedom back office under Training.
Also, use all the Zrii meetings that you can (check http://BigRedCalendar.com) and get people out to them.
Now is the time to take massive action. Make sure you are enrolling people at the premium level. The $1500 kit has the most value and is the most duplicable. Plus, it will get you to 7 star the fastest.
Here are Doug Firebaugh's Top 10 Prospecting Tactics"
INFERNO Secret: You drive by more people in a week than you could possibly recruit in a year!! so....here is the question.... do you have enough folks to talk to??? If not....READ ON!!!! These tactics are what we have found to be extremely effective in creating leads and consistent people to call on. There are hundreds of ways to Prospect...these are just a few to get you started and on your way. Take one which appeals to you...and start immediately....
1) 'People that care about you.' A warm or Hot market is a great place to start...but ask yourself a question... who really cares about my success and future? Start there and ask for their help. You will be surprised how emotions can be of benefit to you...If they do care about you, They will listen to you and try to help......
2) 'People you truly care about.' Who do you truly care about and want to see have a great life? Start there. Your compassion and caring will come through and impact in a positive way. People liked to be thought of, and this is a way to make that happen, and also to show your feelings towards their future and Life......
3) 'People that you know that care about the same things... ' Who has a commonality with you in caring for the same things? Maybe in a club or church, or an association.....you have already established that you have something in common that matters to you both.....and your business would be a great way to expand that relationship......
4) 'Follow your Dollar.' Who do you do business with? Who do give money to on a regular basis... whether it is shopping or getting something repaired....or simply paying to have something done...Who did you buy your car from? Who sells you your clothing and groceries.... follow your dollar...there is a gold mine their in contacts and potential sales.....they may be hesitant about joining you ...but ask for referrals...they owe them to you.
5) 'The Goldmine on your desk.' Most folks have some form of a Rolodex or card case on their desk, or in their planner....but most have a listing of who they have gathered cards from...even in their palm pilot... Most Business owners have a great Rolodex...but l ess than 10% of the cards produce revenues for them.... turn your or their Rolodex into a Goldmine that produces a secondary revenue source for them, by contacting the cards in the rolodex, and increase the value of their contacts..... 'What percentage of your rolodex is currently producing you any type of revenue source? 2%? 5%? If there was a way to increase that to 15-20%...would you want to know about it?'
6) 'Referrals.' This business is not for everyone...but everyone knows someone who it is for.. Ask. And it really depends on how you ask, that determines the response.......' Obviously this isn't for you....but if you were me...who would be the first 2 people you would call to share this with? .....'...and then call them....' Hello Mary? My name is Doug...and I promised Tom I would give you a call.......to share an idea he thought you would enjoy.
Also, check out The Network Marketing Training Institute! It is a member site with an online leaning curriculum that covers every aspect of Success with a Home Business. We also have FRE-E Training Webinars every Monday night at 10 pm est that the content will blow your mind. Go to: www.mynmti.com and find out more details!
7) 'Business owners you know...or someone else knows them.' Business owners, especially small business owners are always looking for ways to increase value to their employees, and to increase the bottom line to their company. A lot of business owners have found Network Marketing to be a great secondary profit center for their business........and they all have associations they belong to....with other business owners......A good way to prospect them is to ask for their advice on Marketing.....and their help. Don't forget the Goldmine on their desk.
8) 'Stay at Home moms.' One of the fastest growing sectors in MLM is the stay at home mom....many women professionals are starting to leave their jobs and careers to spend time with their family... values seem to be changing, and with that comes a great opportunity to help them reclaim the income they lost...... and they already have proven themselves in the workforce... And over 70% of all networkers... are women......
9) 'Chamber of Commerce.' Every city has a Chamber...and most are all business minded....a goldmine for sales and referrals, and even some distributors.....join your chamber or at least attend some functions and get a listing of members...... and here is an INFERNO Secret to recruit....establish a relationship and ask for their help.......and refer business to them...
10) 'Civic/Charitable organizations.' Join a Civic group to first make a difference in your city..... not just to network. And become known as a go getter and helper, and as you do these things, ask for people's referrals.....and maybe a time you could let them try your products.......but understand.....FIRST make a difference in the group, and then you will have a better chance of making a difference with them with your business...
Zfreedom.com
Monday, June 9, 2008
My 5 Favorite Marketing Tactics...
Hey Everyone!
Wow! What an amazing convention. Zrii had the biggest official launch in the 65 years of this industry. Over 4500 people were there to witness Zrii's launch. It was stunning.
To watch a really cool recap of the event just go here
After witnessing this event I realized how BIG Bill Farley's vision is for Zrii. I feel blessed to be a part of something so special and unique.
Of course, now that everyone is starting to gain a fuller appreciation of where this company is going people want to know how to grow their business more efficiently and effectively.
And that is what Zfreedom is all about. If you missed my call the other day (I had technical difficulties and could not record it) then here is my 5 favorite marketing tactics:
* Please note that these are my 5 favorite offline tactics that I believe everyone can do. For even more marketing tactics please print off the 100 Tactic Checklist and Marketing Calendar Example from your Zfreedom back office.
1. Carry the big bottle of Zrii everywhere you go. This is amazingly effective and it doesn't cost you a penny more. But, be prepared to give out a business card or sample bottle when someone asks you about it. Don't try to explain what it is. Tell them it is way too special and great of a product and opportunity to explain it in a few minutes. Get their commitment that they will visit your Zfreedom site.
2. Use the fridge pack. Pick 6 people a month (people interested in health and/or making money) to hand out 5 mini bottles to with your sticker labels and The Health and Prosperity Report (Order the Health and Prosperity report at www.ProsperityTools.com). Get a commitment from them that they will go to your site. Make sure you call them after 5 days.
3. Pick 10-20 places (i.e. yoga studios, health and wellness centers, barber shops, business centers, etc.) to put the Success From Home Magazine in with your sticker labels on them. Make sure you have a sticker label with you name, phone number, and website on the front and back of the magazine. Also, put a sticker label on the DVD that is located in the middle of the magazine.
Tip: Sign up the owner of the clinic or store if you can. Tell them that you will build their business for them. All you have to do is set up a display in their store with some empty Zrii bottles, brochures, flyers, and business cards. You do all the work to get new distributors and customers from the display and place them in the business owner's downline.
If the owner will not do a joint venture with you don't worry about it. Just settle for leaving a magazine in their store.
4. Put up a car decal (on your car window). Something catchy like,
"Tired Of Living Pay Check To Pay Check.
Earn Thousands More"
Phone number
Website
You can probably get this done for fairly cheap. You can even put a big Zrii bottle image beside the words to make it look really sharp.
5. Network. Join clubs, become a member and associate with wealthy people, and spread the word of Zrii. You can join any sport club like mountain climbing, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc. Or a chess club. Just go and network by joining a club or team of your choice. Just remember to carry your big bottle of Zrii everywhere you go!
BONUS: CALL EVERYONE YOU CAN POSSIBLY THINK OF THAT IS INTERESTED IN HEALTH AND MAKING MONEY. GET THEM TO GO TO YOUR ZFREEOM SITE! USE THE WARM MARKET WIZARD.
Wow! What an amazing convention. Zrii had the biggest official launch in the 65 years of this industry. Over 4500 people were there to witness Zrii's launch. It was stunning.
To watch a really cool recap of the event just go here
After witnessing this event I realized how BIG Bill Farley's vision is for Zrii. I feel blessed to be a part of something so special and unique.
Of course, now that everyone is starting to gain a fuller appreciation of where this company is going people want to know how to grow their business more efficiently and effectively.
And that is what Zfreedom is all about. If you missed my call the other day (I had technical difficulties and could not record it) then here is my 5 favorite marketing tactics:
* Please note that these are my 5 favorite offline tactics that I believe everyone can do. For even more marketing tactics please print off the 100 Tactic Checklist and Marketing Calendar Example from your Zfreedom back office.
1. Carry the big bottle of Zrii everywhere you go. This is amazingly effective and it doesn't cost you a penny more. But, be prepared to give out a business card or sample bottle when someone asks you about it. Don't try to explain what it is. Tell them it is way too special and great of a product and opportunity to explain it in a few minutes. Get their commitment that they will visit your Zfreedom site.
2. Use the fridge pack. Pick 6 people a month (people interested in health and/or making money) to hand out 5 mini bottles to with your sticker labels and The Health and Prosperity Report (Order the Health and Prosperity report at www.ProsperityTools.com). Get a commitment from them that they will go to your site. Make sure you call them after 5 days.
3. Pick 10-20 places (i.e. yoga studios, health and wellness centers, barber shops, business centers, etc.) to put the Success From Home Magazine in with your sticker labels on them. Make sure you have a sticker label with you name, phone number, and website on the front and back of the magazine. Also, put a sticker label on the DVD that is located in the middle of the magazine.
Tip: Sign up the owner of the clinic or store if you can. Tell them that you will build their business for them. All you have to do is set up a display in their store with some empty Zrii bottles, brochures, flyers, and business cards. You do all the work to get new distributors and customers from the display and place them in the business owner's downline.
If the owner will not do a joint venture with you don't worry about it. Just settle for leaving a magazine in their store.
4. Put up a car decal (on your car window). Something catchy like,
"Tired Of Living Pay Check To Pay Check.
Earn Thousands More"
Phone number
Website
You can probably get this done for fairly cheap. You can even put a big Zrii bottle image beside the words to make it look really sharp.
5. Network. Join clubs, become a member and associate with wealthy people, and spread the word of Zrii. You can join any sport club like mountain climbing, hockey, basketball, volleyball, etc. Or a chess club. Just go and network by joining a club or team of your choice. Just remember to carry your big bottle of Zrii everywhere you go!
BONUS: CALL EVERYONE YOU CAN POSSIBLY THINK OF THAT IS INTERESTED IN HEALTH AND MAKING MONEY. GET THEM TO GO TO YOUR ZFREEOM SITE! USE THE WARM MARKET WIZARD.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
So Ya Wanna Make Money In MLM?
Let's face it, most people join a network marketing company to make money. And because it is so EASY to join... you only need to fork out $100-200 to get started... a lot of people are attracted to it.
Here's the problem:
Making money is NEVER easy. Network marketing is NOT a business model where you are going to make quick money and get rich after 3 months. In fact, it is going to take a lot of hard work at first with very little money coming in which will eventually turn into very little work and LOTS of money coming in (if you are persistent and stick to it).
I'm amazed at how many people look at network marketing as a "short term" fix for their financial problems. Network marketing is about becoming financially FREE with residual income... but it takes time!
Zrii is a REAL business and you MUST treat it like one. If you work hard, applying good marketing principles and stick to it you will be laughing after only a few short years.
Let me ask you something. If you could work hard on your Zrii business for 2 years and know that you would have residual income for the rest of your life would it be worth it?
When someone tells me they want to make $10,000/month residual income from Zrii I ask them what kind of investment and how much work they are willing to put into it.
Most of the time I get an answer like, "Oh, I think I'm willing to spend a few hundred dollars and put a few hours a week into it"
WHAT?????
When you find an investment where you can put a few hundred dollars into it and get paid $10,000/month for the rest of your life then let me know because I want in!
The truth is that building your Zrii business will take time, money, hard work, and commitment.
But if you believe in the company, in the product, in residual income, and in yourself than you will be committed... and commitment leads to financial reward.
Here's the good news:
Building your Zrii business does not require that you be rich. After all, if we were rich already then why are we working our butts off any way?
A good rule of thumb is that you invest 5-10% of what you expect to be earning after 12 months of being in Zrii.
So if you want to earn $5000/month after working Zrii for 12 months then you should invest at least $250-500/month in order to build it. You will need to spend at least 10 hours a week working on your business as well.
And don't tell me you don't have money!
If you say that or if you hear one of your prospects tell you that... don't believe it! 99.9% of the people you talk to (including yourself) have money. It is just a matter of where they want to use it. And if you really are concerned about lacking money then network marketing is just for you!
How can you NOT have money to invest in your future? Residual income is worth me shuffling around some of my bills in order to invest in my Zrii business. Do you really understand the power of residual income? Then what are you willing to sacrifice for it? Don't ever be mistaken... anything good in life usually comes with sacrifice.
I hear people tell me, "Dave, I want to make the same amount of money you are making in Zrii". Do you have any idea what I have put into Zrii?
Let me tell you.
I gave up my job cold turkey to build Zrii. Yes, that's right (even though my wife thought I was stupid). I had NO income coming in. I used up all my savings in order to sustain myself for 4 months while I was building my Zrii business.
I pretty much maxed out all my credit cards. And my wife experienced for the first time in her life being at the grocery store and not having enough money in her account to pay the grocery bill. Do you know how that made me feel as a husband?
I put EVERYTHING on the line for Zrii. I believed so much in the company, and in the product that I was going to do whatever it took to make it a success.
Oh sure... now that I am making a LOT of money in Zrii, people think it was just "fluke" or being in a good place.
Little do they know what I "put on the line" in order to build my business.
So you still want to make money in network marketing? You'll get what you put into it. And stop thinking it is a "get rich quick" thing and start treating it like a real business. Plug into Zfreedom, invest into marketing, get people to your site, hand out mini bottles, call so many people that you have a $1000 cell phone bill, follow up with your prospects, send postcards, go to meetings, get on the conference calls, encourage your team... in a nutshell, do whatever it takes in order to be a success!
Is it really worth it?
Well, after 9 months of building Zrii I have replaced my previous income and I have more freedom than I have ever dreamed of. I'm pretty much set for life.
What do you think?
Even if I would have had to get another job in order to pay my bills and even if it would have taken 2 years to replace my income... it would still worth it.
I LOVE NETWORK MARKETING!
See you at convention.
Here's the problem:
Making money is NEVER easy. Network marketing is NOT a business model where you are going to make quick money and get rich after 3 months. In fact, it is going to take a lot of hard work at first with very little money coming in which will eventually turn into very little work and LOTS of money coming in (if you are persistent and stick to it).
I'm amazed at how many people look at network marketing as a "short term" fix for their financial problems. Network marketing is about becoming financially FREE with residual income... but it takes time!
Zrii is a REAL business and you MUST treat it like one. If you work hard, applying good marketing principles and stick to it you will be laughing after only a few short years.
Let me ask you something. If you could work hard on your Zrii business for 2 years and know that you would have residual income for the rest of your life would it be worth it?
When someone tells me they want to make $10,000/month residual income from Zrii I ask them what kind of investment and how much work they are willing to put into it.
Most of the time I get an answer like, "Oh, I think I'm willing to spend a few hundred dollars and put a few hours a week into it"
WHAT?????
When you find an investment where you can put a few hundred dollars into it and get paid $10,000/month for the rest of your life then let me know because I want in!
The truth is that building your Zrii business will take time, money, hard work, and commitment.
But if you believe in the company, in the product, in residual income, and in yourself than you will be committed... and commitment leads to financial reward.
Here's the good news:
Building your Zrii business does not require that you be rich. After all, if we were rich already then why are we working our butts off any way?
A good rule of thumb is that you invest 5-10% of what you expect to be earning after 12 months of being in Zrii.
So if you want to earn $5000/month after working Zrii for 12 months then you should invest at least $250-500/month in order to build it. You will need to spend at least 10 hours a week working on your business as well.
And don't tell me you don't have money!
If you say that or if you hear one of your prospects tell you that... don't believe it! 99.9% of the people you talk to (including yourself) have money. It is just a matter of where they want to use it. And if you really are concerned about lacking money then network marketing is just for you!
How can you NOT have money to invest in your future? Residual income is worth me shuffling around some of my bills in order to invest in my Zrii business. Do you really understand the power of residual income? Then what are you willing to sacrifice for it? Don't ever be mistaken... anything good in life usually comes with sacrifice.
I hear people tell me, "Dave, I want to make the same amount of money you are making in Zrii". Do you have any idea what I have put into Zrii?
Let me tell you.
I gave up my job cold turkey to build Zrii. Yes, that's right (even though my wife thought I was stupid). I had NO income coming in. I used up all my savings in order to sustain myself for 4 months while I was building my Zrii business.
I pretty much maxed out all my credit cards. And my wife experienced for the first time in her life being at the grocery store and not having enough money in her account to pay the grocery bill. Do you know how that made me feel as a husband?
I put EVERYTHING on the line for Zrii. I believed so much in the company, and in the product that I was going to do whatever it took to make it a success.
Oh sure... now that I am making a LOT of money in Zrii, people think it was just "fluke" or being in a good place.
Little do they know what I "put on the line" in order to build my business.
So you still want to make money in network marketing? You'll get what you put into it. And stop thinking it is a "get rich quick" thing and start treating it like a real business. Plug into Zfreedom, invest into marketing, get people to your site, hand out mini bottles, call so many people that you have a $1000 cell phone bill, follow up with your prospects, send postcards, go to meetings, get on the conference calls, encourage your team... in a nutshell, do whatever it takes in order to be a success!
Is it really worth it?
Well, after 9 months of building Zrii I have replaced my previous income and I have more freedom than I have ever dreamed of. I'm pretty much set for life.
What do you think?
Even if I would have had to get another job in order to pay my bills and even if it would have taken 2 years to replace my income... it would still worth it.
I LOVE NETWORK MARKETING!
See you at convention.
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