More launches 07/02/2010
 
The recent number of launches in the MLM sphere is almost like a movie opening for the summer! Ann Sieg has tied up with Ty Tribble for the MLM Blogging Secrets intro which leads to a higher ticket MLM Blog Code, with their take on using blogging as the only platform to generate leads and converting them into your primary.

Mark Hoverson (which Ann had a JV with not too long ago) is partnering with Jonathan Budd for the MLM Launch Formula course of which I have bought into and reviewing. I'll blog about this a bit more later.

So, back to being focused on one thing at a time with this program I bought into. Talk to you later.
 
 
In the recent months there have been several launches by the well renowned leaders for the MLM industry, namely those under Mike Dillard and Ann Sieg/Mike Klinger.

It's now all about information publishing and helping others out by adding value - not that I do not subscribe to that, but it seems like they are capitalizing on a rather huge market of newbies and wannabes that it's probably much more profitable to have and information publishing business than a network marketing business.

I'm an affiliate of both camps, but I think I'm going to hold back for now. Both camps have monthly subscriptions and coaching/mentoring programs and whatever next. I'm sorry to say that I'm all tapped out. There are certain advantages about self-improvement, but most importantly it is to take action, any action, that will provide results to judge by. Of course, taking action will also involve time and some money - there is no free lunch.

To you newbies out there serious about a network business, I ask you to choose wisely and not take anything that comes along on the first page of your preferred search engine. I have come to the conclusion that not all countries can subscribe to that which is prescribed in the US, despite its claims. Here in Asia we still use the traditional way of network marketing, though that landscape is changing slowly, but still it's the way that works. most of the time - nothing like a good, firm handshake and talking to people about your products, and perhaps, your opportunity. It's how well you can influence the prospect on what could be best option for them. In my next post I'll tell you what I think you require to know about building your business or taking it to the next level.
 
 
I remember watching a video of Mike Dillard admitting that he didn't want to be the kind of sales rep that everybody loves to hate, and so he decided to do it with technology and the most underestimated language of marketing - copywriting.

With technology, he meant the Internet with the usage of Adwords. In effect, he pretty much implied that he didn't like to go out and meet people and do the cold calls. Now how many of you out there totally agree with him? I do. I don't like being sold, but I love to buy, and what makes me want to whip out my credit card are well chosen words pushing all the hot buttons on what I'm looking for. And of course, I don't have to go out and meet anybody unless it's something I can't find online.

If you type in a search term like "copywriting" - you'd be flooded with like 5.76 million hits (as of this writing). There are so many copy gurus out there you'd probably suffer from information overload. Names like Ted Nicholas, Joe Sugarman, Gary Halbert,  Claude Hopkins, John Carlton, Michel Fortin, Gary Bencivenga...and the list goes on and on.

As well, with the recent FTC guidelines in place since Dec 1st, this has pretty much thrown the marketing world in disarray about what constitutes "typical results," which appear to be the main stink when including testimonials. To date, having subscribed to Magnetic Sponsoring and Renegade Network Marketer, I noticed that the common thread between the two is one copywriter that they both highly recommend and work with - and that's David Garfinkel. You won't find his name out there in the lights like Gary or Ted or Joe, but you will find that what he has to offer will be simple and easy to understand and follow (this is an unsolicited endorsement).

With David, Magnetic Sponsoring has created The Copywriter's Guild, and with Renegade Network Marketer, The Ultimate Copywriting Crash Course. So, you might want to seriously consider learning about copywriting if you want to bring your business online, or starting it online, or generating leads without cold calling. Heck, you might even make it your home-based business if you master this!
 
 
After a while of going through Ann Sieg's The Renegade Network Marketer (listened to the audiobook about a dozen times and read the ebook a few times) and associated items that go with (Renegade Network Marketer System) - I felt that it's really worth the purchase. To top it off, I recently received snail mail (postcard) from one of her associates as a follow up, it's a consolation despite the length of time it took for them to do so. I guess they must've been busy with the Breakthrough Mentoring Program and Coaching Cognition Course as well...

The material in the RNWM (Renegade Network Marketer) ebook may read very normal, but it really is packed with truths about the industry and how we can elevate it to a more professional level, inclusive of the system that comes with it and training tools and tips etc. The gist of it is to teach you how to build a business first BEFORE and to establish yourself as a leader.  Note: You can use this information to build a business OUTSIDE of network marketing - it doesn't just apply to network marketing itself. For $67 and a 90-day money-back guarantee, it should be a no-brainer to check it out.

My question is probably about the location I'm in (Malaysia) where traditional marketing (mentioned in the book) is still very much entrenched, apart from the culture that goes with it. Though Internet Marketing (and broadband penetration) is growing in the country, I am wondering how I can apply all of these in a local context. Of course, I wouldn't mind sponsoring overseas, but I'd like a more personal touch closer to home first prior to overseas...stupid question perhaps.

Still, if you haven't read The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing, you can find it here. It's a free ebook and you can let me know what you think. Might be gold, might be crap - you be the judge.
 
 

Seems like there's quite a number of launches and upgrades on the network marketing front between the two giants(?) i.e. MLMTF2 vs RBMP/RPro.

One must get really tired and confused and wondering who will provide better value for the investment. Both have their "money back guarantees" or "free test drives" etc. etc.

If you're at the crossroads or missed the boat - nevermind - there will always be another launch coming soon. All I can tell you in a nutshell is that newbies who want to be led click by click can go look at Renegade Pro while those with some experience can look at MLMTF2 or any on the stable for Mike Dillard.

A quick rundown for Mike Dillard's products from easy to technical - Magnetic Sponsoring, Building on a Budget, Black Belt Recruiting, Project PPC Domination and MLM Traffic Formula 2.

Mike Klinger and Ann Sieg's products are Renegade University, Renegade Professional and Renegade Breakthrough Mentoring Program. RBMP of course,  is presently closed until the next time.

So take your pick. Choose one group and run with it, or if you dare, choose one part of each to see which one works for you.

 
 

Recently my wife and I met this medical professional who runs a successful practice complete with his very own private maternity clinic (his Dad is a developer). He was telling us about his own perception of the network marketing industry, and direct sales, complete with the "it's a pyramid scheme" statement, his logic on being not necessary to take any supplements as long as we eat right and that if there was a company with a proven track record for anything that's good for humankind, the big pharmaceutical companies would buy them up.

I was rather amused that a medical professional with much education had overlooked the fact that he was also in direct sales for the big pharmaceuticals as well as his service and if he had not used word of mouth, he would not be that popular.

Suffice to say that I wouldn't even consider enlightening an educated, but closed mind nor even bother to sponsor him until he runs into his own wall.

Have you ever had this experience before...? Next.

 
 

Do you use Pay Per Click to advertise your MLM business on the Net? If you do, have you ever been slapped by Google? I know I have - that's because I was too naive and went in without having any guidance. Hurts the wallet real bad if you don't get to make friends with Google.

Anyone who has anything to do with Pay Per Click knows who Perry Marshall is. If you don't, you should. He wrote the definitive guide to Adwords and has made the guide a must read for anyone who wants to know Adwords.

Leaders like Mike Dillard and Jim Yaghi make Perry's Adwords guide part of their reference and I do too. I am almost certain most of the leaders who use PPC has th

Perry is having his 40th birthday bash and he has a surprise up his sleeves come April 1st. So do take a look at what's coming up then by going here. I think you will find whatever he has to offer very helpful for your PPC knowledge and implementation. I know I will be looking at it as well.

 
 

Raymond Fong and Ferny Ceballos are highly respected authorities on Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) particularly for network marketing. Both are formerly rocket scientists turned network marketers when they revealed their best secrets to the community in Magnetic Sponsoring (now Better Networker).

They now run the Better Networker community and have created the SEO Networker Mastermind Program to help newbies become superstars in 8 weeks with their coaching calls. A whole load of bonuses are included in their program, which includes social media marketing and they have a 365-day guarantee on the program. This program is meant for the serious networker but it's worth the investment when you can have a running start to dominate the search engines in 8 weeks.

Take the 30-day free look at SEO Networker Mastermind Program.  After that, then decide if it's worth your investment.

 
 

The lads from Magnetic Sponsoring have done it again with a comprehensive course on using the dreaded and often elusive pay-per-click (PPC) advertising.

PPC is THE fastest way of generating revenue - period. Of course, this comes at a price, and most people pay the price of naivety, including yours truly (*sob*) more often than not. It is not amusing to see your wallet being drained or being slapped by Google! :-(

All this came to a stop when the MS team took pains to level the playing field for us network marketers.

Jim Yaghi is the Mad Hatter of PPC by using the most leveraged (and sometimes totally wacky) strategies and tactics to get in-your-face advertising at the top of Google search for terms dealing with network marketing.

Along with the team from Magnetic Sponsoring, they have created PPC Domination, a paint-by-numbers approach in getting your Adwords campaign up and running and crushing the cost of these campaigns down while using highly competitive search terms.

You'll have to give it a run because frankly, you need a leg up any way you can in the online world. Check it out here.

 
 

There is one website that hosts training calls specific for the MLM industry, called MLM Teleclass. These are complimentary hour-long conference calls that are generic to the industry and covers many aspects of building your business. The teleclass leaders are heavy hitters within the MLM industry as well as self-help leaders. Go check it out and see what they have to offer. They have a fairly large list of teleclasses for all.

On the same topic, another site that hosts training calls specific for self-help is Training University. Similar in style to what I mentioned above, Training U also hosts complimentary hour-long conference calls to the public.

If you're outside the US and want to save on these calls, I highly recommend that you use Skype to call in to join the teleconferences. Skype is presently the cheapest utility on the planet to make calls to landlines and mobile lines. You just need to purchase credits with Skype using Paypal and you're on.