For now, I want to share a video that was filmed back in 1996 that gives a different perspective on how people think – a bit of MINDSET and Psycology for ya if you will…

Watch the Mindset here.

Great concept, so now what?  How do I incorporate this into my business without reinventing wheels?

One way is to let someone else do it – or in this case, just finished putting it together.

It’s called the TRAFFIC PLAN.

The Traffic Plan is about Social Profit Streams. It is a  viral solution that will leverage any social network regardless of the product or service.  Bottom line nutz and boltz success of this industry requires people knowing how to drive traffic and build a list and build trust with their list.

It Models Ebay:

• Professional web presence
• Simple to get started
• Easy to duplicate
• Safe learning community

With Web 3.0 now here, the new way of doing business, the power is in the individual to be a distribution channel.

The opportunity is in uncontested market places (a la, BLUE OCEANS) verses fighting over the same prospects in a highly competitive environment where only the strong survive and thrive.

A whole new group of customers new to the industry. This is about offline activities as well as online.

Let’s face it, in the past, this industry has not been attractive to the masses.  From fearing it’s a scam to being taken advantage of to just not knowing where to get started for those brave souls.

Also, most marketers have been ridiculed and burned many times before that they don’t feel comfortable taking a business opportunity to their warm market / inner circle.

But now there is OPPORTUNITY.  Distrust and lost faith in the general economy has people looking for new avenues of income generation.

How’d we get to Web 3.0?

Paradigm shift from fighting over the demand to creating new demand from untapped markets.

You create demand in your ‘Blue Ocean’ by going into an existing Red Ocean.

It’s about having a RESPONSIVE list more than a MASSIVE list.  For example, did you know that master marketer Frank Kern made over a million dollars from a list of just 8000 people?  For some new marketers, 8000 people on your list may seem like a lot, but it’s really not big at all.

Offer Value . . . be yourself, but be INTERESTING.

The Traffic Plan – combats information overload, TMI and feelings of being overwhelmed by marketers.  It was created after leaders in the business got fed up with seeing beginners unable to duplicate and leaders not being able to get team duplication.

TheTRAFFICplan provides 3 things:

1 - Learn Internet Marketing – there will always be a  big demand for this
2 – Leverage the TrafficPlan to build your Primary Program (the TP is a tool/resource and viral list builder, not a primary program)
3- Use the Traffic Plan as leverage for MSI and make money while building your list.

Go here to learn more about the TRAFFIC PLAN.

Tip for success:

GIVE without expecting anything in return first.

Here’s a few questions to ask yourself to help get you on the right path of self discovery.  

Rediscover your true passions and talents that you’ve been avoiding or neglecting.

1. What contribution do you want to make to the world? 
2. What’s missing in your life?
3. What’s there too much of? 
4. What are your passions, what really gives you joy?
5. Where is your life out of balance?
6. What would you like to accomplish before you die?
   

With a weekend coming up, maybe now would be a good time to set aside some moments of solitude and let those things you’ve been pushing away – because you have told yourself that “I don’t have time right now” – come to the surface.

Give them some thought-time, and perhaps allow an insight or two see the light of day.

Question/Comment:
i SORRY I COULDNT HEAR THAT GOOD, IS IT A GOOD BUSINESS TO INVAST IN BECAUSE, I JUS GOT LAID OFF AND HAVE 4 KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF FOUR, I CAN’T WASTE ANY MONEY

My Answer:
Your comment reflects your mindset. Here’s the short of it – yes, Shaklee is an excellent company – one of my friends built her business over 2.5 years in the early 80s and did very little since then to maintain it – and she still averages $85K to over 100K a year. That may not seem like a lot compared to other opportunities promising 30-100K a month, but this is a company that’s been around for over 50 years with seriously dedicated users of their products. They have an impeccable business and environmental record as well. And all during that time – including the current depression we’re in, her business remains steady.

That said, you are asking the wrong question. Remember, only a fool would say their program or product is crap. But you have to see past all the hype and ‘marketing’ and understand what’s really going on here.

A savvy marketer who knows what they’re doing will make money with anything they promote.

I’m tired of seeing too many people spend their hard earned money and waste their time looking for an easy fix or get-rich-quick solution because that rarely works – well, actually, it does – for the person selling them.

I would suggest you educate yourself first before spending any money on a business.

It took me years to understand how these businesses work – it’s about making yourself a better you – building value in yourself – learning new skills. . . Building relationships with others that are like you. . . and building a LIST – yes… the list of contacts is how those ‘big marketers’ make their money. But they worked hard to build that list back when they were a ‘nobody’ and weren’t making much money at it.

The overnight successes you may hear about didn’t really happen overnight.

It’s like how bamboo grows…. Years it lays beneath the surface where no one sees it… but one day, it breaks ground and from then on it grows inches every day.

I would recommend getting on my free marketing newsletter to start educating yourself on how to do this the correct way.

The idea of starting a business is alluring to so many people.  There is the vision of wealth, providing opportunities and security.  Also there is pride and purpose- knowing what you’re doing is for you and your family.  And of course, one of the most appealing reasons is the freedom of being able to work from home and choose your own hours.

These visions are wonderful and, in many cases, attainable.  In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, there are over 17.6 million businesses with one or more owners but no paid employees.
So why are so many aspiring entrepreneurs left on the sidelines?

It turns out, there are three reasons.

One, as you can imagine, is good old fashioned fear.  Fear of the unknown.  Fear of failure.  Believe it or not, fear of success.

The second reason is a lack of knowledge.  “Where do I start?” “I don’t have enough resources.”  “I don’t know anything about marketing.”

And the third reason, which I will be discussing in this article, is about the business idea, itself.

Business Idea Paralysis

What is business idea paralysis?  Quite simply, it’s a condition that prevents people from starting a business because they get held back in the idea generation stage.  Basically, they are stuck in neutral.  Below are the two most common reasons why:

The Pet Rock Syndrome

In 1975 a gentleman named Gary Dahl created a product called the pet rock.  Many of you have probably heard of it.  In case you haven’t, it was nothing more than a rock set in a box on some straw.  Within 6 months, Dahl had sold over 5 million of these pet rocks for $3.95 each.  It cost him less than 30 cents to produce the rock.  So, when you do some basic number crunching, he made over 15 million dollars in just 6 months – selling rocks.

What does this have to do with anything?  Well, quite a bit actually.  Imagine how much your life would change if you could sell something as simple as a rock and become a multi-millionaire in just 6 months.  Pretty tantalizing isn’t it?  Unfortunately, it has tantalized people so much that they never end up starting a business.  They only end up chasing their own “pet rock” gimmicks that never catch on.

The reason is simple.  Some people just haven’t been blessed by the idea gods.  The gods have failed to spring upon them the multi-million dollar idea that they believe they need.    No matter how hard they try to come up with the next pet rock, they can’t.  If you don’t believe me, take a look at how many get-rich-quick schemes are being sold today.  If people can’t think of the next great idea, then they will buy the idea from someone else.  Well, guess what?  It doesn’t work.  Mr. Dahl was an aberration.  He hit the winning lottery ticket.  Chances are you won’t.

After you have wiped the pet rock syndrome from your head, beware of the next, equally as paralyzing syndrome that can keep you from getting to business with real, tangible ideas.

Peace, Love and Happiness Syndrome

On the other end of the spectrum we have the peace, love and happiness camp.  This group is a little more realistic in their pursuit of a business idea.  Their problem, however, is that they love too many business ideas.  In fact, they love them so much that they can’t decide on the best one.  They become paralyzed by trying to figure out which idea is best, and ultimately, never try any of them.

These types of people, I have found, are extremely visionary.  They love to explore all of the different business angles and long term visions.  The problem is they don’t take action because their heads are filled with amazing ideas and forecasts for success.

If you fall into this camp, I have bit of advice.  Stop it!  You need to choose an idea and then let your mind run wild within the boundaries of that idea.

How Do You Find the Right Business Idea?

There are two schools of thought on how to come up with the right business idea.  I’ll discuss them below:

The Traditional Approach

The traditional theory for finding the right business idea states that you should find a need and fill it.  In other words, you need to pay attention to your surroundings and look to see where there might be an opportunity to offer a new product or service that people may need.  Once you do, that’s what you will build your business around.

There is no question that this method of generating business ideas work.  It has led to many great inventions and innovations over the years.   It is for this reason that pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars.  They develop new drugs to satisfy a need, such as a heart condition.  You can also see the traditional approach at play with today’s green technologies.  New, “green” businesses are trying to fill the need for clean, renewable energy.

There is one problem with this method, however.  It can be quite expensive and time consuming.  First, you have to develop the product or service.  This includes spending a lot of time and money on market research and sampling.  Second, you have to spend a lot of money on marketing to not only introduce the product or service, but to also convince people that they really do need it.

If you’re a typical entrepreneur with limited funds and expertise, this may not be the best method of generating business ideas.

The Give Them What They Want Approach

There is a second school of thought about coming up with a business idea that in many ways is far less risky and is much less expensive.  This theory is based on the idea that you should come up with an idea that already exists.  Or, simply put, offer people a product or service that they are already buying.
Wait a minute, you may say, but doesn’t that mean there is more competition?  Isn’t the market already saturated?   Um, I would reply, tell that to Netflix.

In 1997 the originator of Netflix reportedly hit upon the idea for movie rental-by-mail when he was forced to pay $40 in fines after returning an overdue videotape of the film Apollo 13. Renting movies was not a new business “need” that needed to be satisfied.  In fact, Blockbuster had been renting movies for over 10 years, and in 1998 had served nearly 60 million people who rented more than 970 million movies and video games.

Netflix took a proven market (movie rentals) and simply enhanced the service by offering movie rentals by mail, with no late fees.  The result:  today, Netflix has over 10 million monthly subscribers while generating  an annual revenue of over 1 billion dollars.  Blockbuster, on the other hand, is struggling to stay afloat.

The point is that if you know what people are buying, a good business idea is nothing more than simply enhancing the product or service and/or marketing message.  It’s a lot less risky and more often than not, a lot less expensive.

About the author:
David Mickelson is the managing director of Entrepreneur Field Manual, a leading resource for entrepreneurs. He has been involved in every aspect of small business for 20 years. He has bought and sold small businesses, started small businesses, and consulted for small businesses. David graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Finance.

You can visit his website at http://www.entrepreneurfieldmanual.com or check his daily business updates at http//www.entrepreneurfieldmanual.com/blog.
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Life is a continuous unraveling of experiences.  Focus your attention on that which you can control:

1.Your Attitude – You can control how you feel about life.

2. Your Knowledge – what you fill your mind with and expose yourself to on a daily basis. Is it positive or negative?

Is it enriching or a lowbrow distraction?

3. Your Friends - In this context I refer to those who want what you want for yourself and visa versa.

4. Your Actions - You can choose how to act or react to any given situation.

All of these lead you to a choice.  Ask yourself is that choice leading you towards greater health, happiness and abundance or away from it.  The choice is yours.

Are you being BUSY or PRODUCTIVE?  Remember, there is a difference. Are you jumping on the latest bandwagon craze because that’s what everyone else is doing and thinks you’re an idiot if you’re not?  Take  Twitter for example.

Personally, I don’t understand the hype surrounding Twitter – especially when I see how internet marketers are using it. It’s like everyone is just trying to be #1 in the popularity contest of who’s got the most followers.

People who are celebrities in their field get plenty of followers without even having to lift a finger, but the rest of us I look at with 1000s of followings and wonder, seriously, what’s the point?  Nobody is listening!

Watch THIS: (It’s Hilarious and Makes my point in an entertaining way)

At the end of the day, I’m building a business. Relationships, friendships, YES that too… but I’m building a business and I’m looking for serious Joint Venture Partners…

I think what happens is  people get LOST and SCATTERBRAINED  in the “trend of the day” and then become frustrated with their lack of results…

How do you use Twitter and Facebook?

Are the things you are doing for your Marketing Business generating the results that you’re looking for?

A more direct way to cut the BS and make some serious money:

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Earlier today I met with a prospect of mine
who just so happened to live near where I am.

In fact, I could WALK to her place if need be.

It’s amazing that someone could live so close
to you but it took a massive communications tool
like the Internet to connect her and I!

Anyway,

There we are

Talking about her desires, interests and about
how she’s bored, confused, feels unfilled, etc…

She’s…

Young (mid 30s)

Attractive

Healthy & Fit

Has a loving and adoring husband

Yet she’s UNHAPPY.

Why?

I had to pry a little deeper to find out.

At first, there was strong resistance.

Then a crack appeared

A little wider

A little more

Then BAM!

She was opening up like a 4th of July Grand Finale.

The root of her unhappiness revolved around ONE thing…

MONEY!

(Is that really a shocker though for you and I?)

The bottom line is this…

Her husband pockets $150K a yr as a V.P. of some
big shot corporate entity.

But he spends $175K a yr.

WOW.

Now that’s a money problem!

In other words, he’s sending them into
a bottomless pit called DEBT.

So she wants to cover her butt.

She wants to start making her own money.

Ok, this I can help her with.

Just when I think we’re making progress,
she throws me a curve ball by saying…

“I want to make some money, but I can’t
afford to put any money into anything right
now”.

Double WOW!

Was this chick for real?

At this point, I’m about to get up and walk out.

She’s not worth my time.

Not because she supposedly didn’t have any money,
but because the last thing I’m going to do is sit there
and try to CONVINCE her that she’s unaware of how
UNAWARE she really is.

Pay close attention…

Her next move shifted everything.

She pulls out a pack of Marlboros!

Are you freakin serious?

Marlboro cigarettes… they’re like $4 something a pack.

But remember… she doesn’t have the money!

So I turned the conversation to them.

“How much do you smoke”, I asked?

Her reply was…

“At least a carton a week”.

Hold on…

This gets good in a second.

So I asked her a 2nd question..

“How much are you spending each month on cigarettes”?

Her reply was…

Remember…

She THINKS she doesn’t have the money!

She said to me…

“I figured it up once. One carton every 5 days at $33.45
apiece totaled something like $200.70 a month”.

Holy Cow!

$200.70 a month for cigarettes.

That’s a car payment or a deposit into a savings acct.

But no

She’s spending $200.70 a month on cigarettes.

Unbelievable.

So right then and there I told her…

“You have the money you need to get started
in something. But you can’t see the money because
you’re too busy puffing away”.

She got PISSED.

Like a wet cat.

Claws out, hissing

It wasn’t pretty.

It was like I had just insulted her to the Nth degree.

Needless to say, our conversation didn’t end well.

Nor has she called or texted me back.

Oh well. No Sweat.

I’m not about to spend my time trying to convince
someone else that they have the money.

Everyone has money.

Somewhere, somehow, if they want it bad enough

They’ll find the coin to pay for it.

Oh and get this…

As I walked out of the cafe where I met her

I saw her drive away in a black Mercedes.

The only thing I could was just smile and walk away.

Knowing full well that she’s the one in trouble, not me.

Hopefully she finds a way out before it’s too late.

To Your Success

Terry Carter

P.S. **SEE HOW A 1 TIME $260 CAN RETURN $540 OVER AND OVER ***

SMART PEOPLE GET IT…

Check it out @ HappyHealthyWealthySuccessful

Today I want to share with you some key points (in much fewer words as my friend JBudd- he does love to talk) that will create the success you are looking for.

In order for you to have success, you must have something people want.  You must have value for them.  Why else would anyone join you?

1. Determine Who your Prospects / Target Market is.
2. Figure out what your prospects want and become what they want.

An Example of value is being a great communicator. You can get on the phone and close people, etc.

Now we’ll talk about the 4 areas you create value in:

1. MENTAL VALUE: Always be expanding your base of knowledge. Learn new marketing tactics. Teach others how to fish. By moving into the role of teacher you become better at communicating as well as demonstrating your value by helping others.

2. EMOTIONAL VALUE: our behavior is dictated by our emotions. Most people are unaware of their own emotions and emotional processes, yet emotions govern every aspect of our decision making, how we think, act and feel.

Key point here to consider, is this industry is based off of emotions more than anything else.

You need to have high self confidence. Believe you are worth joining (like me – you would be making a wise decision to join me . . . Believe in yourself and KNOW who you are and be COMFORTABLE with who you are.

Create serious MOJO or high vibration – everyone wants to be around people who are HAPPY, MOTIVATIONAL, CARING, UPLIFTING.

You cultivate your ‘mojo thru a process of self awareness and understanding your own emotions.  Personally, I have found TM meditation to go a long way in expanding one’s creative intelligence.

Whether they know it or not, each person is broadcasting their own level of awareness.  People are attracted to those with the highest self awareness.

3. PHYSICAL VALUE: this one is more tangible.  Get your body into shape.

Eat well. Rest. Exercise.  You need physical energy to do good work.  The most vibrant energetic people are attractive – others want what they have. So be good to yourself and your body.

4. SPIRITUAL VALUE: People are naturally attracted to what they feel is meaningful in their lives. They gravitate to those who they think can help find their value or connect to them at a deeper level.  This is where it’s important to give your prospects the REAL YOU. By being authentic and not putting on false pretenses, you will increase your TRUST factor exponentially.

I encourage you to check out my friend’s information as he is full of it (marketing information that is, LOL)