Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Interviewing My Peers makes My Life The Best

Have you taken the time to get to know your peers... the people who are doing the same thing you are doing? You may not be doing the exact same thing but are in a similar field or using the sames means to accomplish their goal.


For instance, in addition to my Kids' Keys Business and all of it's offshoots, I also have a forum called the Blog Train. I am sooo grateful I have developed this site because there are amazing people who participate on the site.


There are times when I feel overwhelmed and ask myself, "Why did I ad this to my already full plate when I don't have time to do the basics, like clean my house and enter an article in submission sites?"

But reality really hits when I take a moment and read the members blogs, have the opportunity to call and talk with them about their business and their experiences, and really listen to what they have to say.

I LOVE it because I learn so much and I feel so affirmed after talking with each person. My load of "projects", "work", and "headaches" doesn't seem so bad because I hear what my peers are doing. I actually feel humbled and in awe by their determination, courage, and intelligence.

A dear friend once told me, one of the greatest gifts her mom told her was..."If you ever feel down, frustrated, overwhelmed, or unappreciated do something for someone else!"

Boy, if I didn't try it I wouldn't have believed it, but it works every single time!!

Not that I am saying my "help" is making such a huge difference in someone life but just the "act" of me trying to truly "help" someone else works every time.

That is why I am so grateful I developed the blog train. If it wasn't my responsibility to update it every day (like on another blogger forum) I would probably have let it go because "I am too busy". But because I made the commitment to try to help others it gives back to me 10 times the amount.

Thank You EVERYONE at the Blog Train!

Check out my interviews with incredible people!!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Multi-Level Marketing...Will It Make Your Life The Best?

by Dustin Cannon

Multi level marketing often gets a bad rap in the business world. Sometimes, that reputation is deserved. Unfortunately, by nature of its structure, multi level marketing lends itself to scams.

Many legitimate multi level organizations exist, but there are also tons of these companies that run pyramid schemes, ponzi schemes and that simply have set up to try and bilk their "reps" out of their hard earned money.

The good news is that a bad multi level marketing scam is relatively easy to spot if you know what to look for.

If you avoid companies whose main source of income is derived from joining fees and encouraging new members to sign up and if you avoid companies that charge their reps such high prices for the products that making a profit is next to impossible, then you can easily navigate your way through all of the multi level marketing scams to find a set up that could actually allow you to make a profit. But once you find that opportunity, is it really the right one for you? How do you know if you will be successful in multi level marketing?

For entrepreneurs like you, multi level marketing is all about sales. You have to be able to go out there and sell, sell, sell.

That often means having the gift of the gab and being comfortable talking to and giving your pitch to all different kinds of people. It also usually means being comfortable in front of a room of people making a pitch, and you have to be confident enough to make cold call sales, where you're often to face a great deal of distrust at first. You need to have a knack in figuring out the best approach for the person you want to sell to, and you need to have the ability to switch between different sales approaches with ease.

Above all else, you need to be able to sell without seeming insincere or aggressive - but you still need to make the sale. Selling in this way is usually an innate talent. Some people can do it and some people can't.

Be honest with yourself about your sales skills. Will you be able to step up to the plate to the extent that you need to close your deals, or is selling not really your strong suit? Your success in multi level marketing will be determined by the answers to these questions.

In addition to selling well, you have to be able to find you own sales opportunities. This can mean marketing yourself and your services and always keeping an ear to the ground for a new opportunity. You'll have to constantly develop new avenues for your sales, which can be tremendous time commitment - time when you're not actually making any money.

If you can manage these tasks, however, multi level marketing can be a very lucrative and rewarding career. Simply honestly evaluate your skills, and you could hit a multi level marketing home run.

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Video Marketing Makes Your Life The Best

Video Marketing by Dean Dryer


Video marketing is just what it sounds like, selling a product or service through the use of video.

You may be thinking that the use of video would not be worth the potential cost. However, studies have shown that video, used correctly is an impressive medium for sales.

Studies have been done over the years on the effectiveness of video and here is what many like the Wharton School of Business found to be true:

• Video boosts comprehension by 50% over the same presentation given by a live speaker. • 97% of videos are watched, people believe that videos have intrinsic value and will not as readily throw them away, unlike the junk mail they get every day.

• Some studies say that as many as 94% will then pass the video on to someone else.
These are some impressive numbers when looked at from a marketing perspective. It is clear that there are some valid reasons for adding video marketing to a successful business. There are three ways that you can go about putting video in the hands of potential clients.

1. Mass mail to a current list of potential clients
2. Send them in response to a request
3. Add it as an incentive to purchase, included is this free video....

These are all valid marketing ideas, however today we live in an age driven in large part by the internet. Rough estimates put about 80% of Americans online, that is a large number of people that are reachable. The thing about marketing the internet is that by the time a customer finishes searching for a product their attention span is shortened. This means you have a small amount of time to make a good impression, communicate clearly, and sell them on your product.

Video is a great way to do this, the key will be in creating a brief video that captures attention but is not so overbearing that your potential customer is clicking their way to the competition.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Keeping Your Blog Up To Date Makes Your Life The Best

Take a look at your blog. When was the last time that you updated it? Was the last entry that you wrote about your summer vacation back in June, and it's now November? Or was the post about last Christmas, when it's almost this Christmas? If you are someone that has months in between your blog entries, you are missing the point of having a blog.

A blog is basically an online diary. It's something that people use to express their thoughts, their frustrations, and their victories. Blogging is something that people use to keep in touch with other people and to make new friends. So why wouldn't you keep it up to date?

There are a couple of reasons why keeping your blog up to date is a good idea.

Money:

One of the biggest reasons why you should keep your blog up to date is that there paying blogging programs that require you to have so many posts in a month. They want to know that people are following your blog and that people are going to read the posts.

Keeping in touch:

The other reason why it's a good idea to keep your blog up to date is that there are people who are friends with you on the Internet and they want to know that you are doing okay.
Blogging is fun and something that a lot of people do, but it's important that you keep your blog up to date so that people know that you are doing okay and so that you can be eligible for blogging for money.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

Connecting With Your Customers Makes Your Life The Best

The "About" Page, also known as your bio page, is one of the most visited pages on a blog. Readers want to know the author of a blog: their story and why they are blogging. Yet most business bloggers are missing this opportunity to connect with readers. Many blog authors write about their education and job history in a dry manner.

Your 'About' page should be written appropriately for your blog - not copied from a professional bio or CV where you talk about yourself in the third person.

Remember a blog is a conversation, more like writing an email to your favorite client. The more you can connect with readers by using the "I" and "you" pronouns, the more it will feel and read like a conversation.

More importantly, rather than delivering your past experiences and education, your about page is an opportunity to connect with readers on an emotionally profound level.

What's your story?

Why did you decide to start a blog?

Why are you passionate about your niche?

What were the pivotal moments in your life and work that led you to where you are now?

People want authentic stories. They want to know who the person is talking to them through the blog. Why should they care what you have to say? What makes you the expert? Why should they believe anything you say?

Tell readers about the challenges you've faced and how you've overcome them. Be real with readers. When you are transparent, you become someone readers can relate to; readers will begin to connect and see more than words written on a web page.

Your business blog is more than a brochure or a marketing tool. It's an opportunity to establish intimacy with readers who are searching for inspiration and solutions to their problems. People do business with people, not companies. It's up to you to breath life into your blog and the "About" page is the place to start.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Strengthening Personal Character Makes My Life The Best

Well, a new day is dawning in the USA.

Whether you are happy about the results of last night's election it is time to stand behind the people who are in the leadership positions and support them.

By support I mean ultimately do what our laws dictate but use discretion and decorum when stating your thoughts, beliefs, and different point of view.

I think one reason why Obama and McCain were able to make it as far as they have in US politics is because of their ability to understand and see what people are saying and their motives even if they don't agree.

Their ability to empathize, to be tolerant, and flexible are true signs of being a leader and I think everyone can learn from their example.

McCain did an awesome job conceding to Obama. True class, dignity and decorum.
Those characteristics are what have made him an amazing leader.

(I only wish we saw more of it during the campaign...on both sides).

So, Why am I talking about this, here. I know I am not a political sight. I wanted to bring a real example of the characteristics to strive for in becoming a good leader, parent, friend, and business owner. These things really really need to keep in the for-front of our thoughts each day we are doing what we know how to do best... give to others.





Well, there is my soap box for the day!

Here's to HOPE!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Are You On Your Way to Making Your Life The Best?

Have you been wanting to learn more about how to really work from home and become financially free? There are so many "get rich quick" advertising, programs and systems guaranteeing to change your life, but how many programs really stand behind what they say?

Sure there are many false advertising, scam programs out there. There are even more great companies out there to partner with and become affiliated with. But what are some things to look for when deciding to take the plunge and risk it.

Obviously, the criteria for any good business is to be legitimate, reputable, have recorded longevity, and actually do as they say they are going to.

Some other criteria may not be as obvious. One such having great "customer care" or "customer service".

True, most companies are smelling like roses when you read, see, and are lambasted by their advertisements. Most companies are still smelling good after initial interest is expressed (if it isn't run; run fast and run far). Still many are still smelling appetizing during your buying process (hand over your card and the company is all too giddy to take your credit number, expiration, and code).

However, the companies that really stand out and become recognized as "stellar" and "extraordinary" in what they do are the ones that anticipate what your needs are and offer the services to you just before you realize you need it.

These companies are far and few between. Unfortunately, they too, are reserved for the higher income bracket of our society. Plus, those of us not in the highest socio-economic level, often, can not relate to and/or believe that type of service exists. These type of service is generally viewed for only those who employ a personal assistant.

I am here to tell you, or rather remind you there are businesses who are thoughtful, conscientious, and responsible to their customers.

I am not normally one to gush over any type of affiliate, direct sales, indirect sales, etc. kind of companies, but I am totally blown over and utterly impressed with the sincerity, integrity and purposefulness of this company.

I personally know the CEO of this company and it is with extreme pleasure.

I was offered an incredible opportunity to know the CEO personally not because I am a leading affiliate, nor the referral guru, but because I am recognized as a person who has used the program as it was intended. My life has been entirely changed by this experience.

My hope, faith, belief, and soul has been made stronger and more resilient.

I am incredibly grateful and indebted to Mary Gersten!

If you don't know who she is you need to! Go here to find out more!

Because of my decision to become involved with Mary Gersten's company I am on my way to achieving my dreams.

My dreams were not made over night nor will I be able to achieve them overnight. But, because of Mary Gersten and her company I am on the road needed, set in the right direction, and provided with an accurate map.

"Nothing comes for free"... we all really know that, even when our impulsive desires trick us at times.

Achieving your dreams is not like going to bed and waking up the next morning to a fantasy. It is identifying what it is you want and finding a way to get there. Mary has done that for me.

Thanks You Mary, From the bottom of my heart!! You are helping me to "Make My Best Life Now!"

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Top Affiliate Programs Make Your Life The Best

If you are a WAHM and own a business related to kids, you will be interested in this program!

It is called Keeping Kids Safe Together.

Not only can you become an affiliate with this company you will be draining the information out of it like I have.

The affiliate program is so good you will want to use it as a model to build your own...it is that inspiring!

As far as internet safety, I have two small kids. My daughter just turned 5 is already a wiz on the computer like her dad. My youngest isn't far behind.

I have been left in the dust once again (I am sure it will not be the last time either!).

This program sure has eased some Online fears I have with my kids!

The site is amazingly easy to use and offers steller information. If you would like to learn more please feel free to go to my Kids' Keys Site.

You will be so glad you did!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Heritage Makers is A Way To Make Your Life The Best

If you want an incredible way to earn more income and do something that is truly fulfilling check out Heritage Makers with Ruth Solberg.

Ruth Solberg has captured a way to earn income and make her life the best through doing something she is so passionate about.

Our sister site, Kids' Keys To Success had the awesome opportunity to interview Ruth Solberg of Songs For Your Kids, Books Of A Lifetime, and Stories Of A Lifetime. Ruth is an independent consultant for Heritage Makers.

Ruth is an expert in recording people's heritage; and if you become part of her team, you can too.

You can encourage family, friends, and others to record their past so that their children and future generations will know where their family came from. And if you are really lucky you can guide a person through the process of learning more about him/herself and building greater self-esteem by asking questions and listening to their story.

Even though most people minimize their "story", Ruth and Heritage Makers are passionate about helping us embrace the value in each person's life.

Why not be the person to help people capture and cherish the history of their life.

Can you imagine giving that gift to someone? The best part - it is simple and easy.

To learn more about how to make your life the best through becoming a member of Ruth's team, listen to our interview and then contact her!

You will be so glad you did!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

"Parenting LEVERAGE" Makes Your Life The Best

Want to know what will make us parents better parents and give us more time to work on our busineses?



Kids' Keys To Success has just released their latest program "Parenting LEVERAGE"!

Parenting LEVERAGE is a super affordable monthly membership to change the way mom and dad view parenting and make parenting fun and easy.

I know every parent wants to be the best parent they can be.

I know this goal often gets lost in the chaos of work, schedules, school, errands, chores, etc.; all the demands that tug and pull you away from being able to focus on your ultimate goal: raising your child to be well-rounded, have an rock-solid confidence, adaptable personality, and an empathetic soul.

As a result of constant demands away from our parenting goal we experience awful consequences: frustration, feeling overwhelmed, tired, inadequate, not living up to the goals you set as a new parent... to name a few.

Parenting LEVERAGE changes all of this with audio lessons and recommended activities for your family (included activities for each age level of your child and activity to do as a family)

So you don't have to think and you see the results!

Plus, you have the opportunity to be coached by a clinical therapist.

To find out more read our Press Release and sample a free 7 Day News series by signing in here ($150 value).

Act now.... Lead the life You Want... Make it Your Best Life NOW