Right off the bat I'm gonna tell you that this post is not going to be pretty. 

I'm gonna punch, kick, and slap the people around that are the biggest offenders that post in Forums like idiots.

I'll probably say a few things that will offend you, so you may want to stop reading right now.  

Still with me?

Good.

You should know my background so you know exactly where my knowledge is as far as an authority figure.

I was involved in a little MLM company called Primerica Financial when they got their start back in 1996.  Got to meet A.L. Williams and other gurus at that time.  It was great training.

Then I joined with a mickey mouse company called General Dynamics which involved magnets.  Later on I was involved with a company called Travel Dynamics, which was a travel company.  Then I stopped Network Marketing to build my retail businesses.

I own a Nightclub, and I own a Stripclub, both very successful.  An old friend approached me with XANGO, and after some due diligence, I realized this company was going to take over the world, and the rest is history. Now i'm climbing my way to the top.

So you can say i've been around the block and know how to build relationships with people. 

When posting in Forums you are supposed to share information, ideas, help eachother, even joke around a little.  It's a social networking haven for people on the internet.

Here's my question?

Who the hell said it was O.K. to come into a forum and purposely try to discredit someone!!

These morons need to pick up the book "How To Win Friends And Influence People", and read it 20 more times.  After they're done reading it, keep a copy on their desk for quick reference, and tatoo the title on their forehead, so they don't forget the principles.

It clearly states that everyone thinks they are right.  So what good does it do to go into a Forum and correct someone.  All you're going to do is piss them off.

I mean, what's your purpose in "trying" to correct someone in a forum post. So everyone will think you are more knowledgable than the person that wrote the new thread. 

Nope, they're going to think you an @$$.  Because that's exactly what you are, a big fat Jacka$$. 

Are you trying to make friends, or repel people with your big, giant can of Raid!

When I post a new thread, it's for 2 reasons.  The 1st is to help people, and keep them informed, especially when it has to do with my company.  The 2nd is so other people that see me posting new threads, see me as an expert, because I post good free content, that will drive traffic to my site.

I've posted on milestones about XANGO on a few diffferent occasions, and I always get some idiot going in there and saying something negative.

Something along the lines of "well that's not accurate", or "be careful what you say because of this", or "i'm not going to share this information because of this".  Well that's fine, you moron, but keep it to yourself.

How about saying something like, "yeah I read that, it was a good story".  Or "good post, i've tried that before, but have also tried this". 

Why not contribute in a posotive way, and if you have something negative to say, either keep it to yourself, or send a private message to that person.

Why am I so pissed?

Simple.  Because I know for a fact that these people don't know "jack" about the internet.  They also don't know "jack" about my company.  And they also don't know "jack" about Network Marketing.   If they did, they wouldn't run around in forums trying to be right all the time. 

Seriously.  Am I dealing with a bunch of spoiled brats that had no brother or sister, growing up, because that's what it feels like. 

They've been in MLM for like 6 months.  Bought some course on how to do Social Networking, or how to drive traffic to their websites, and all of a sudden they're a Network Marketer?  Give me a break.  You need a couple of more years under your belt spanky.

Try attending some business briefings at hotels, attending a Club Entrepreneur meeting, a Dan Kennedy meeting, a chamber of commerce meeting,  a BMI meeting, or throwing a home party. 

Oh?  You can't?  Why not?

Oh, I forgot, it's because you suck.  You have no experience in MLM at all other than a few amateur  tricks to drive people to a website.  You don't know how to talk to people. You don't have a 1-3 foot rule approach.  You have no idea how to do direct mail marketing, call cold leads, or even stand in front of a room of prospects and give a presentation, and you're going to come into MY FORUM, and try to correct me????

Did you get your MLM degree in a cracker jack box?

Bottom line, network marketing is a people business.  If the internet goes away tomorrow. Guess what? You're broke because YOU haven't learned a damn thing.

I suggest going out and hiring Mark Weiser, Todd Falcone, or Aarron Rashkin, and get some real MLM skills under your belt.

Until then, stay the hell off all my forum posts.

Happy Prospecting,

William Whitlow

http://www.williamwhitlow.com 

480-332-3649 

When a new distributor starts in a new MLM company they are usually all hyped up and excited to move forward.

Your repsonsibility as a sponsor is to get a check in your distributor's hand as soon as possible.

Once your new recruit gets a check in their hand they will start to feel just how real it is.

My number one assignment is to create a tax file for my distributor.

It's a real simple hanging tax file folder. 

I coach them on the different sections of the tax folder and advise them to start saving gas receipts, rent, cell phone, internet bills, etc, etc, etc. 

As they put the receipts in the correct sections, psychologically they realize the tax breaks of their home business.

They start to understand the tax leverage they now have owning their own business.

My number two assignment is to get a few tools out to them so they can start working their business A.S.A.P. 

After I help them set up their website, I mail a few different CD's and Literature my team utilizes for the different 1-3 foot rule techniques.

This way they have a track to run on, and a way to prospect people by letting people borrow their audio, or visual tools.  Or the websites. Or the meetings.

My number three assignment, just like Old School Amway is to drive throug their warm market as soon as possible.

I make it as easy as possible for them.

I explain that I want them to create a list of people that need our product, and create a 2nd list for only six and seven figure earners that they're afraid to talk to.

I like them to approach their warm market with some of the tools I've mailed them.

Next I like to work their "chicken" list my self with my upline on the phone.

Third party edification is powerful.  Since I'm a business owner, and the leaders I work with are also business owners, their "chicken" list is more receptive when we say we've gone into business with their friend or relative.

Time and time again we use this "magic formula", and can usually get a check, or a few checks into our downline's hands, this will jumpstart their business and keep the attrition to a minimum in your downline.

I suggest the above formula, it's worked time and time again.

Of course you will have the occasional person who will not show up for class, and even give you one warm contact.

When this happens, I simply apologize and explain I cannot work with them.  If they don't believe enough in their new business, and my system, then we cannot work together, and I with them good luck.

I don't want a bunch of generals trying to run their own army, when they have no idea what they're doing.  Usually this will make them wake up, that I they need me, and if they don't, so what, next.

Take these techniques to heart, and try them with your new prospects, and see how your retention rate shoots up.

Happy Prospecting,

William Whitlow

http://www.williamwhitlow.com

480-332-3649 (personal cell)

I'm sure most of you remember Napster, when they first started out.

They were a pirate site where you could just download music for free.

This happens continuously accross the web.  People start little pirate sites where you can download free movies, music, videos, etc.  And it's all free.

Well, what the Guru's don't want you to know is that you can advertise on thes pirate sites for like pennies. 

How would you like to have tons of traffic to your website for like 2 pennies a click instead of $5.00 a click on Google?  I sure would?

So where do you find these sites.

That's the hard part.  Even in this big techy world we live it, ironically it's usually word of mouth (Just like MLM).

Teenagers are your best source, and people that are into graphic design, music professionals, and people that create videos.

These people are in this "click", and they all keep in contact with one-another, and know where to get the next movid for "Free"

Last year I was on this website watching the movie "300" the day it came out.  The same thing with "Transformers". 

Now, you don't want to create one of these websites yourself, (you don't want to go to prison, do you?) you'll need to do a little digging, but you can find them.

The bad part is they are only up for a few months, then they get caught, and the website is erased. 

But that's not your concern.  You're concern should be to filter as many people to your website, for as cheap as possible, and this is the way to do it.

I've gotta go now, some men in black suits are trying to knock down my door with a battering ram.

Happy Prosecting,

William Whitlow

http://www.williamwhitlow.com

If you're going to set up a Trade Show booth to expose people to your Network Marketing Opportunity it is very important how you run it, and how you set it up.

First and foremost you should co-op with 2 or 3 other people on your team to keep the cost down for your space.  You should also rent out 2 booths instead of just one because you'll get a substantial discount. 

You should bring in 2 Tables for your booth and set them up in a L shape along the back of the booth.  You want people to come in and take a tour of your booth. 

Depending on your product, you will want to have testimonials of people that have tried your product, and the success they've had.  It could be health, or money they've made. I suggest little framed square pictures framed up all along the inside of your booth walls.

A banner along the back of the wall of your booth, and out front is suggested. 

Balloons are a must with your company logo on the balloons.  Make sure there are lots of them on the outside 4 corners of your booth.

A big flat screen T.V. with clear sounding speakers should play a constant loop of your opportunity to draw people in to watch.

There should be a box for people to drop their names in it for free giveaways 2-3 times a day.  The form they fill out should have their name, add, phone number, and e-mail on the form.  Note at the bottom, incomplete entries will be disqualified.  These will be your leads to follow up on.

You should dress very nicely.  I suggest if there is 3-4 of you, all wear a polo t-shirt with the company logo on it.  Slacks, and nice dress shoes. 

Make sure you have free samples to give-away. Or sell the samples very cheap.

Have some literature available for people to pick up as they walk by, make sure the literature has your name stamped on it with phone number so they can call you.

You can give out CD's too, but I suggest selling those for a buck a piece. 

You should have literature also explaining the business briefing coming up where they can learn all about the business opportunity.  

Be very outgoing, greet people, and be willing to talk not only about the product, but also money.  People are people, you need to see which they are more concerned with. Just connect with people on a personal level and build trust with that person. 

If you can bring a laptop with satellite reception, you can sign people up right on the spot from your company website.

Have plenty of your business cards on you to exchange with prospective clients.

Be prepared to switch shifts, so you constantly have people that are fresh and ready to talk. You should have one group for the morning shift, and another group for the afternoon shift. 

Be very creative, the flashiest booth gets the most attention.

While you're there make sure and network with other booths at the trade show. You never know who may be looking for another opportunity to earn some money. A lot of times you have business owners looking to expose their retail business, and would love an opportunity to get involved in a MLM opportunity.  Exchanging business cards is always a great idea so you can follow up with them later. 

As a side note, make sure you bring yourself plenty of water and food, the fair food can get expensive. 

Happy Prospecting,

William Whitlow

http://www.williamwhitlow.com

480-332-3649 (personal cell)

If you've used Direct Mail in your Network Marketing Campaigns, you've probably spent thousands of dollars, had poor results, then quit.

I'm about to reveal a secret that will save you tons of cash.

Typically you will hire a professional designer for your postcards, or letters.

Or even worse, you will type them yourself, or try to design them, then print, label, stamp, lug to the post office, and mail out to all of your prospects.

What if you had a place that would do all of that for you. 

Here it is.

http://www.usps.com 

That's the big secret website.

Yes, I know it's hard to believe!!  The U.S. postal service has great, cheap ways to mail your prospects month after month for cheaper than it is to mail.

Let me explain.

Let's say you purchased 200 leads in excel format.  You can upload the list to usps.com.

Next you can design your postcard, letter, whatever you like in their back office. 

Here's the best part.  They'll print, and mail to all of your prospects for you for cheaper than you would if you mailed them yourself.

Yes you heard me correctly.

Postcard one sided black and white is like 21 cents. Black and white 2 sided postcard like 30 cents, and 2 sided postcard full color for 41 cents a piece.

Can you imagine how much more time you will have to work your Multi Level Marketing business letting them do this.  It really is a godsend. 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call me at my phone number below.

Happy Prospecting,

William Whitlow

http://www.williamwhitlow.com

480-332-3649 

Many times I mention the word "Direct Mail" with your MLM business, and people look at me like I'm speaking a foreign language.

It amazes me how only 1% or less of Network Marketers use Direct Mail to promote their business. Most people are afraid, or don't want to "waste their money".

Let me ask you this, if e-mail and the internet were completely shut off, and ended, what would you do? I'll tell you what, MLM would not come to an end, and people would return to Direct mail.

If you're looking to move your business forward you should start studying it. I used it in my MLM business and it works very well. People can very easily push the delete button in their e-mail in-box. But once they have my message in their hands, I have a fighting chance.

I think people will eventually start to understand this, and will start to study it again.

A good idea is to co-op your money with your downline, and rent a list, or run a card deck.  This way you can have your downline pay for it, and you pay nothing. Have like a 50,000 piece mailing go out, then divide the leads. 

Now if you are the one running the campaign, it is important to split the leads evenly.  Every 5th person, or every 3rd person, etc. 

You can see some serious growth in your Network Marketing organization using this method.  Especailly because no one is doing it. 

Don't forget to make sure your downline calls the prospects that respond. This is key, people won' t call you, they never do.

It'll be a few years before anyone makes a return to direct mail, i'm sure of it.

Until then, your mailbox is mine, ha ha.

Stay tuned for next time I will reveal the cheapest mailing source on the planet, even cheaper than the U.S. Postal Service.

Happy Propspecting,
William Whitlow
http://www.williamwhitlow.com