Professional Sales Training and Advice

How to Close Sales

2011-12-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

More exceptional training from our Global Resorts Network (GRN) corporate lead, Mark Hoverson. In this video he features Eric Wilkes, a leading GRN distributor, who has lead very large sales organizations into six figure incomes.

So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and click the Play button here:
http://www.hoversonleadership.com/eric-closing-webinar/

Click on the GRN Frequently Asked Questions for a quick rundown of our product, and feel free to call me with any questions.

Antony - 703 496 4265 (cell)

The Global Resorts Network Membership Price Will Increase on 12/15/2011 - Video Link

2011-11-30T17:39:00.001-08:00

Big news! The GRN membership, currently $3,000, will go up to $5,000 on December 15, 2011. The video below will explain it all.

Why is GRN Increasing the Price?

The price is going up so that the retail buyers will take the GRN membership seriously. Sounds funny, but if you've been in professional sales even for a short while, you know that pricing a product too low can be just as damaging as pricing a product too high.

December 15, 2011 is the day of the price increase, so as the news gets out, you can expect a number of people to take advantage of the current price.

Questions? Click on Global Resorts Network for our Frequently Asked Questions.

Ready to Join? Click on Global Resorts Network Membership to sign up today.

Here is the video:

http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grn-commission-increase/

Global Resorts Network

2011-04-25T21:14:00.000-07:00

Click on Global Resorts Network for a short video I did in '08.

Timeshare Resales

2011-04-22T16:49:00.000-07:00

BOOKMARK THIS WEBSITE

The timeshare resale market seemed like a good idea, but I'm so glad I didn't buy a timeshare. Would you like to know why? Follow these simple steps to find out.

Sit back and watch the online video below. You will love it! At the end of the video, the host speaker will refer you back to the person that referred you, and that would be me, Antony Mosley.
You can contact me directly or purchase your very own deep discount resort membership at http://DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz

Here's the video: http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grndvd/

The Timeshare Resale Market

2011-04-22T16:08:00.000-07:00

Are you considering a purchase or sale into the timeshare resale market? Whether you're buying or selling a timeshare, you will really appreciate the following brief story.

I booked a resort on three separate occasions with Expedia and Travelocity. Being that I preferred resorts to hotels, it was just the smart thing to do.

In time I was invited to a timeshare presentation, and that's when my eyes were opened. The maintenance fees and loan payment deflated my expectations pretty fast. On top of that, my timeshare salesman told me I would need to pay upgrade fees for the location and week that I really wanted. No thank you.

After a little online digging, I discovered that there were quite a few organizations offering deep discount resort memberships without the timeshare ownership costs. The cost and benefits of a higher quality resort membership was even more attractive than the timeshare resale market.

This was the best of both worlds. I absolutely love staying at resorts, but now I can dodge those timeshare fees completely.

So that's my story. Owning a discount resort membership is the best way to enjoy the widest variety of resorts during the weeks you want to travel, all without ever needing to pay for a timeshare upgrade.

New GRN Affiliate

2011-03-07T20:43:00.000-08:00

Daniel Williamson has lots of experience in the travel industry, so Global Resorts Network was a natural fit for him. You can check out his website here:

http://global-travel-deals.com

Welcome to the team, Dan!

Home Business Parties for Upper Income Earners

2011-02-17T11:07:00.000-08:00

I spoke with a GRN affiliate in Los Angeles earlier this week, and she specializes in home business parties. She would consistently sell multiple memberships per party by showing our video, answering questions, and taking orders.

Now why didn't I think of that??

GRN has just released a new DVD that focuses exclusively on the product. Would you like to download a copy?

Check it out right here:

http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grndvd/

This DVD would be great for home business parties. If you'd like a few more ideas, check out the training video below that features 13 ways to use this new DVD:

http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grn-retail-dvd/

Give me a call after you've watched the DVD.

To your success!

Antony
http://discountluxuryresorts.biz

Global Resorts Network Retail DVD

2011-02-15T12:26:00.000-08:00

Two high energy updates!

1. Check out our new DVD. You can download it to your hard drive, make copies, play them at business parties, or anything else you would like to do with it. Just take 50 minutes to sit down and watch the whole presentation for yourself: http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grndvd/

2. Here's another short presentation by our corporate trainer with 13 ways to use the new GRN dvd: http://www.hoversonleadership.com/grn-retail-dvd/ - Some time soon you will be able to purchase 25 copies of the new retail dvd for $67.50. Check back with this website for availability.

If you're ready to get started with Global Resorts Network, give me a call. You can find my contact information at...

http://yourvacationbusiness.com

Global Resorts Network

2011-02-02T13:34:00.000-08:00

This has been my first post in quite a while. Global Resorts Network is still actively growing, even in this down economy. We have a new corporate trainer, Mark Hooverson, who has been a very successful GRN affiliate. Take a look at one of our training videos here:

http://www.hoversonleadership.com/opportunity/

Make the Most of Your Online Videos

2008-11-25T21:43:00.000-08:00

Click on Global Resorts Network. You will see that this is the same video I used with the title Network Marketing Opportunity. You can 'recycle' your videos by changing the format and giving it a new title and description. More videos means a wider net for online traffic.

How to Get Top Google Rankings

2008-10-14T17:49:00.000-07:00

If you would like to know how to get a top Google ranking, click on YourOnlineVideos.com, watch the video twice, and read the rest of the page twice. You must resist the urge to click away! Why? Because you are about to learn how to get a top Google ranking in minutes; not days, not weeks, in minutes. All you need is knowledge. So watch the video and read the page twice! You'll be glad you did.

This is how the top Global Resorts Network affiliates are developing their teams.

Antony
http://YourOnlineVideos.com

New GRN Training Call Series

2008-08-26T07:22:00.000-07:00

New GRN Training Series!

Does your business need a supercharge?

GRN is excited to introduce Annie Betteridge. Before Annie Betteridge joined GRN she worked to receive her Master'sDegree from one of the top Leadership Programs in the Nation. Her training combines mindset insights necessary for success and top-level income with real tools and techniques for getting the leads, working with prospects and then CLOSING them! A lead is only helpful if you know what to do with it!

Tonight is the first of this new training series where she'll teach and bring the tools you need to be a success in this company. Bring a pen and paper, because you will want to take notes, and this call won't be recorded.

Mark your clocks, and be sure to tune in TONIGHT, Tuesday at 10:00 pm EST, (shortly after Troy's presentation ) DIAL: 1-641-594-7000 Pin: 1036216#

See you there!

Your GRN Support Team
G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave.

Global Resorts Network Affiliate Update

2008-08-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Special Note...

* Nightly Calls have moved to 9:00 PM EST

* Daily Calls have been added

We are pleased to announce that starting this week, we will be offering TWO Live Calls per day.

(However, for this week only, there will be no afternoon calls Tues. & Thursday.)

Next week, we will introduce our FULL schedule as well as introduce our new hosts. (get excited)

Here is the schedule for THIS week:

Dial in: 641 594-7000 Pin: 1036216 #

http://www.seeitliveonline.com

Monday
2:00pm EST - Live Product Demo & Bonus
9:00pm EST - Live Product Demo & Bonus

Tuesday
9:00pm EST - Live Product Demo & Bonus

Wednesday
2:00pm EST Live Product Demo & Bonus
9:00pm EST Live Product Demo & Bonus

Thursday
9:00pm EST - Live Product Demo & Bonus

We are very excited about our new hosts as well as our new schedule. Our Live training starts THIS week as well, so keep an eye out for that announcement.

You're going to love it!

See you on the calls.

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Global Resorts Network Financing Coming Soon!

2008-08-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

You Asked, We Listened!

We recognize that many Affiliates prefer to collect the full purchase price and receive their full commissions immediately.

However, enough affiliates have asked for some sort of financing that GRN is now introducing the following program.

New Finance Program!

GRN is currently doing the programming and software changes in order to roll out our new, exciting financing program.

No Interest - Everyone is Approved - Nobody is turned away!

A Platinum Membership will be available for a $998 down payment and monthly payments of $198 for 12 months (no interest).

The two $1000 commissions will be paid $300 at initial purchase (two commissions of $300 each out of the $998) and the balance in 12 equal monthly payments.

These $300 immediate commissions can generate significant incomes up front plus give you a handsome residual income over the following 12 months.

The new Customer or Affiliate will be a full Platinum Member with full travel privileges immediately.

We hope to introduce this program within the next 3 to 4 weeks – as soon as we can complete the necessary programming and software changes.

Stay Tuned. More exciting updates to come!

Best Regards,

Al Morales
President / CEO

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Global Resorts Network Training Call

2008-08-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

GRN's Summer Training Call Series

Join us this evening at 9pm Eastern Thursday (8/7/08)
Dial: 1-641-594-7000 pin: 1036216#

We are proud to continue our Thursday evening summer-time training series by welcoming, for the very 1st time to the GRN stage: author, speaker, closer, success coach and "multi-skillionaire,"

Mr. Myron Golden

LIVE at 9pm on Thursday August 7th

Myron Golden is the President of Myron Golden International and Bigger-Better-Faster MLM. He's internationally recognized as a dynamic and innovative trainer who is a 20 year Network Marketing Veteran who has developed system for enrolling hundreds of people per month. He has trained people all across this country who have used his system to accomplish the same results. He is also the author of the highly inspiring book, "From the Trash man to the Cash man"

"I keep multiple copies of Myron's book on hand & find them to be a highly effective recruiting tool. His insights and life story inspire and motivate people to drop their excuses and step up to the next level. Give yourself and your prospects a gift and attend this call!" - Johnny Bolton

Tonight, Let this Giant of Network Marketing, Motivation, Self-Help, and Wealth Building Teach You The Insider Secrets To Making Your Fortune...

You'll want everyone on your team and prospect list to attend this call!

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Global Resorts Network

2008-07-09T07:26:00.000-07:00

GRN's Summer Training Call series continues this Thursday. Join us at 9pm Eastern this Thursday evening (7/10/08)

Dial: 1-641-594-7000 pin: 1036216#

We are proud to continue our Summer Thursday evening training series with one of the country's most popular trainers:

Mr. Eric Lofholm

LIVE at 9pm on Thursday July 10th

Eric is known as one of the top sales scripting experts in the world. He shares specific ideas, strategies and techniques of what to say during a presentation to move the prospect to action. On Thursday night Eric will be sharing some of his proven concepts with us on how to deliver great presentations to build Global Resorts Network organizations. To learn more about Eric go to his website or read his bio below.

Eric Lofholm is a master sales trainer. Eric has helped thousands of people all over the world increase their sales and recruiting results.

Many of America's top companies hire Eric regularly to train, motivate, and inspire their sales teams. His clients have added millions of dollars in sales to their record after attending Eric's energetic and groundbreaking seminars.

Back by popular demand, Eric will be our special guest speaker on Thursday, July 10th at 9 pm Eastern (6 pm PST)

On this call Eric will share with us powerful, specific ideas we can implement immediately to make more sales. To learn more about Eric Lofholm, go to www.ericlofholm.com .

"I have been a client of Eric's for over 2 years now. His content is outstanding. This is one call you do not want to miss." Johnny Bolton

Eric's training centers on personal development, developing personalized scripts designed to create almost instant rapport with prospects, understanding why people do and don't buy and what truly motivates prospects to take immediate action!

This is one call you want everyone on your team to attend!

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

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And don't forget, no matter how successful you are at selling, you will always earn more with GRN if you have a like minded professional sales staff to help you earn those $1,000 commissions and residuals. Click on http://YourVacationBusiness.tv for details.

Antony

New Global Resorts Network Affiliate Site

2008-06-04T14:11:00.001-07:00

I just signed up with the new GRN sales center. Check it out: http://YourVacationBusiness.tv

This group is perfect for TV ads featuring the global resorts network business opportunity. When users call in, they can join without paying the extra $997 for a full time sales staff. Why? Because the sales staff knows that most folks that initially choose to sell on their own call back and sign up with the sales center.

On top of that, if your prospects just want to purchase a membership for personal use, the sales center staff will help them out as well. Stay tuned!

Network Marketing Opportunity

2008-05-12T18:23:00.001-07:00

http://YourVacationBusiness.com - Network marketing is a great idea IF the product you represent has a real value to the consumer. Find out how we're earning $1,000 commissions and residuals.

New Call Center!

2008-05-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

It's true, there is a new GRN call center. Check it out: http://myglobalsales.com/. Pick up the phone and call these guys!

$997 is your one time cost, plus $49/mo., and they will handle all of your bizop customers from beginning to end, even walking them through the signup process.

This will probably be announced to all affiliates sometime this week. This is the perfect tool for massive media exposure for the bizop. Click on the banner below and use your creativity. The TV footage for your ad is already done at Spotrunner. You just need a 30 second voice script for it, and you could have a load of calls coming in regarding the Global Resorts Network bizop.

I've spoken with one of the new call center reps, and they don't have a plan worked out right now for retail only sales; they are making their money by selling their $997 membership plus the $49/mo. to track everything. They've only been open since Saturday, so everything is still new and they're very open to anything that works.

Click on the banner below for TV advertising info, and stay tuned!

Global Resorts Network Retail Website

2008-04-16T19:34:00.000-07:00

Take a look at our new GRNSystem.com retail website! http://luxurytravel4life.com

This site belongs to Janice and Trent Wells, the dynamic affiliate duo from sunny California. Janice and Trent had a great time using their GRN membership in Lake Tahoe earlier this year. Check it out below, and then call them for the nitty gritty first hand details on how the membership actually works at 714-469-2610. And guess what? It really works!

Telephone Marketing for GRN Rocks!

2008-04-10T08:03:00.000-07:00

As you all know, the corporate training calls are the place to get the best marketing advice. The latest advice is to use http://teleblaster.com to contact opportunity seekers. This system works fast! I was only able to call back 12 of the 75 responses I got (all within an hour or so) and they were all very nice. 11 said 'Yes, I will get on the next conference call' and only one said no.

So far only one of the 12 says 'Yes, I'm joining!' and she's bringing a friend in as well. I'll keep you posted.

When you place an order with Teleblaster you will also specify a date for your broadcast. Please please please!.... make sure you are available on that day to call all of the folks that are dumped into your voice mailbox. I made the mistake of not allowing enough time to get back to folks, which is why I've only called 12 so far.

The voice broadcast goes out at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Central, so that gives you enough time to call folks back and invite them to the conference call. You can also call folks back on weekday afternoons before our 2 p.m. EST conference call. Just make sure you are calling prospects back close to the conference call times. They are already excited about the opportunity mentioned in the Teleblaster campaign, and they need and want more info!

One more thing; here's the script I've developed and used with the 12 I've spoken to so far. Johnny Bolton has a longer script, but I'm experimenting with this shorter version, based on my past experience with voice broadcasting. Check it out:

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Hi, This is Antony Mosley calling for.... You responded to our voice broadcast earlier today regarding a home based business, is that right?

So how long have you been looking for a home based business?

Great. Well I'm only going to take two minutes of your time and at the end I will give you our website with our conference call schedule. Is that OK?

As the message said, we really want to help hard working folks earn four or five figures per week, and we do that by using the voice broadcasting system to introduce people to Global Resorts Network. Have you heard of Global Resorts Network? (Most of them have not, and that is really good!)

Well our parent company has been doing business since 1986, and they've recently launched an affiliate program that pays $500 and $1,000 commissions. I use their travel membership myself, so I can tell you from personal experience it is an exceptional deal.

Do you have time to get on our conference call this evening? (Most of them will say Yes, and they will actually get on the call)

Ok. Bookmark my website at www.YourVacationBusiness.com. Once you bookmark that, just follow steps 1 through 4 on the left side there, and feel free to call me after step 4, which is our conference call, if you have any questions. Otherwise, you can click Step 5 and get started this evening. Be sure to enter your contact info. so you can see how the website works as well.

So it was good speaking with you. That's the whole system; We do a voice broadcast, invite folks to the conference call, and you decide if you want to join.

More Than Words - Extreme

2008-04-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

Time for a little music break!

Global Resorts Network Conference Call Schedule

2008-03-30T06:01:00.000-07:00

GRN CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULE

JOIN OUR HOST, JOHNNY BOLTON WITH YOUR GUESTS

DIAL: 1-641-594-7000 Pin: 1036216#

- Monday - Friday 2pm EST - Lunchtime Business Overview (Money Call)

- Monday - Thursday 10pm EST - Business Overview (Money Call)

- Saturday Morning 10am EST - Coffee & Cashflow Call

RECORDED CALLS: Please update your marketing materials with the new hotline numbers for the recordings below. Anyone calling the old numbers will hear a recording that refers them to the new number for about the next 30 days.

3 Minute Sizzle Message 712-338-7911
Travel Membership Testimonials 712-338-7906
Recording of Live Conference Call 712-338-7915
Interview with Chuck Tomlin regarding the Membership benefits 712-338-7903
Q&A Conference Calls 712-338-7901
Training Calls with Tom and T.J. Poulton 712-338-7909
Special Calls Recorded - Jeffery Combs, Stan Billue etc 712-338-7904
Tuesday night generic marketing training calls 712-338-7910

Best Regards,

Global Resorts Network
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix , AZ 85027
global resorts network

Invest in your Health to Increase Productivity

2008-03-23T06:16:00.000-07:00

By Kevin Reinert on 25 Jan 2008 at 03:03 pm

If you’re like most professional salespeople, you have more than enough on your plate to keep you busy. When you’re not prospecting, you should be selling, and when you’re not selling you ought to be prospecting. Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

However, I contend there’s an additional activity you can engage in that will do wonders for both your prospecting and selling activities – physical exercise! Professional selling is challenging, mentally and physically. Long workdays, difficult travel conditions, and the stress of trying to keep existing customers happy while continuing to build a bigger book of business can take their collective toll on your health. And because your work schedule is so full, it’s easy to justify not exercising on a regular basis.

Nevertheless, being physically fit will make you a better salesperson. How? Besides the opportunity to shed some extra pounds accumulated from those lunches with clients, exercise is a great stress reliever. It also helps you to sleep better, feel stronger, and build your endurance for the selling challenges that lie ahead. Just how much exercise do you need? That varies from person to person, but rule-of-thumb says at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week, at a minimum. However, if you’re not currently exercising on a regular basis, check with your doctor first before beginning any aerobic training program.

Remember, professional selling is a lot more than a 100-yard sprint; it’s more like a 26-mile marathon that requires a steady pace and the endurance to go the distance. Be sure to set aside time on your calendar for those regular workouts – treat them like important appointments – the kind you hate to break.

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Personal Branding

2008-03-13T07:26:00.001-07:00

We have an exceptional product and business opportunity with Global Resorts Network. If you add personal branding to the mix, you have a sure fire formula for success. Why? Because people buy from people they like. It's true in person, and it's true online. If you look at all of the online videos regarding GRN, what do you find? Personal branding. And it works! You can kick it up a notch by using keywords other than 'global resorts network'. As expected, that one is pretty crowded now, but people use hundreds of different keywords to find the GRN product or business opportunity. Use those instead for your personal branding, and you will become a GRN superstar!

Here is an excellent example of personal branding by Michael Klerck in Cape Town, SA. Excellent work, Mike!

GRN Affiliate Update - Record Call Numbers

2008-03-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Please update your marketing materials with the new hotline numbers for the following recordings. Anyone calling the old numbers will hear a recording that refers them to the new number for about the next 60 days.

3 Minute Sizzle Message 712-338-7911
Travel Membership Testimonials 712-338-7906
Recording of Live Conference Call 712-338-7915
Interview with Chuck Tomlin regarding the Membership benefits 712-338-7903
Q&A Conference Calls 712-338-7901
Training Calls with Tom and T.J. Poulton 712-338-7909
Special Calls Recorded - Jeffery Combs, Stan Billue etc 712-338-7904
Tuesday night generic marketing training calls 712-338-7910

GLOBAL RESORTS NETWORK
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix , AZ 85027

Sales Success through Self Branding

2008-03-10T17:08:00.000-07:00

A number of the very successful sales reps whom I coach have a strategy for winning that is worth considering. They do what entertainers, sports figures, and politicians do--they brand themselves.

I do admit it is unusual for someone who sells for a company to establish and promote their personal brand identity. (Many senior executives do: Welch, Bossidy, Jobs, et. al.) However, for some sales pros I coach, having a personal brand identity has enabled them to continue exceeding quota even as some of their customers have tightened up their spending and their competitors are dropping like flies.

One winner has branded himself as a high-integrity problem solver. Among the tactics he employs to maintain his brand is this: At the end of the first meeting with an executive-level prospect, he leaves them with a high-quality folder of testimonials written by different people from a broad sampling of customers attesting to his integrity, ability to provide solutions for their business opportunities and challenges, and statements that he regularly puts their interests above his own. What does that do for him? It equates his name with credibility--that elusive product of integrity and competence. And it leaves an impression.

Company brand is not enough
There is another rep I know who also brands himself. His company has its own brand identity. They have a good product and a good reputation, but they have literally dozens of competitors. So this sales professional has figured out that his company and product can't do the whole job for him. For him to be successful he had to personally brand himself.

He sells to manufacturers within a geographic territory and let me tell you, he owns that territory. His name is known by at least one person in half the manufacturing companies in that area, and that's not by chance. While his company promotes themselves, he promotes himself.

Don't get me wrong, it's not done in a way that at all conflicts with the efforts of his company, in fact, it totally compliments it. He is known as the source of information, insight, experience and a broker of that information.

He doesn't nearly know the answers to all the questions that are posed to him, but he knows where to find them. He's branded himself as the GoTo person. He puts himself in the middle of the action and as a result, his customers and prospects go to him for answers, opinion, guidance and his products.

Here's what he does
His appetite for information is huge and his attention to detail even greater. He does all the Sales 101 stuff, like never forgetting a customer's birthday or congratulating them on good news. But he carries that practice much further. He tells me his customers feel he is ever-present.

The product he sells is secondary. Important, but not that important. He's not a product expert, but is an expert in how his company's product helps his customer's top and bottom lines. He can quote the numbers. Produce the ROIs. Need tech specs? He's got lots of people in his company who will jump at the chance to work with him. (He shares the credit. He leads. He wins. And people follow winners--winner is a powerful brand!)

A starting point
Before you go any further, you'll need to assemble the key components that will constitute your personal brand. Here are some questions:

What are your key strengths that will be the foundation of your brand? Knowledge, a network, analytical capabilities, integrity, leadership qualities?
Who is the target for your brand? What market segment(s) and what constituencies within those companies?
What value will your potential customer see in your brand? If your customers aren't buying what you are selling, it's all a waste of time.
What branding has your company done? Remember, you want to complement, not conflict with their brand.

A defining statement
You'll need a defining statement. It states what you do, your value and what makes you different.

Yours will likely not mention your company. Here is an example:
"I assist government IT managers in getting their software development projects completed on time and on budget."

And of course, you'll want to use that defining statement.

In your email "signature" above your company name
When someone asks you what you do or what role you play in your company
When you introduce yourself in a selling situation. (Think about the difference between, "I'm Dave Stein with The Stein Advantage," and, "I'm Dave Stein. I coach companies to win in highly competitive sales environments.")
In letters you write to customers and prospects.

Building your brand
Consider taking some or all of these actions to build and maintain your brand:

Send your customers and prospects your own monthly e-mail update. Simple, short and laden with value. A few links to articles. Your brief analysis. Remember, it comes from you, not your company. And remember to put your defining statement in your signature.
Don't miss an industry event or association meeting. That's where you get to promote your personal brand. And please, have a plan for "working the event."
Attend security and industry analyst events as well if the industry into which you sell has them. That's where the CFOs and CEOs present and can be approached. Know who is going to present and when.
Regularly invite two or three different customers to dinner. A mini-users group meeting. Not fancy, but potent. Be prepared with one or two relevant and hot issues promoting interaction.
Occasionally get customers together who have the potential of doing business together. If a deal is struck, you can't be compensated, but you can reach new levels of customer loyalty.
Have a customer version of your resume--a narrative bio. It shows the projects, companies and people with whom you were involved. It lists your educational background and the associations where you been a member and have served. Don't include what isn't relevant. Show the value you deliver. Highlight your brand. Powerful.
When it's appropriate after a meeting, write your home phone number on your business card before handing it to an executive. You'll rarely get a call at home, but providing your number sends a strong message.

Branding and your career
One of the benefits of personal branding is that it comes with you if you change companies. If you brand yourself successfully, your competitors will know who you are. So will recruiters. So will potential customers in your geography and target market segment. I'm not suggesting that you brand yourself for the purpose of finding a better job, but it certainly makes things easier if that situation arises.

If you do build brand identity equating yourself with what is valuable to buyers in your marketplace, you'll build credibility, differentiate yourself and you'll sell a lot more.
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Dave Stein is the President & Founder of The Stein Advantage, Inc., which offers companies diagnostic and remedial expertise to hire top sales professionals, better position themselves in the eyes of industry analysts, overcome tough competitors, motivate their sales forces, and refocus their selling efforts to achieve new levels of credibility and differentiation with higher-level executives to whom they are selling. Dave's unique skills in competitive sales strategies and political positioning combined with the success he has brought to his clients make Dave much in demand as a speaker, author, consultant, coach, and trainer. His Amazon bestseller How Winners Sell is now in its Second Edition. For more information, visit How Winners Sell.

New Global Resorts Network Lead Source

2008-01-24T19:18:00.000-08:00

Priceless Possibilities has a new source for GRN leads. Click on grn leads and check it out. Send me an email and I will send you the super simple script that is responsible for growing our downlines like a weed! The script follows the simple logic of my previous post.

How to Succeed as a Global Resorts Network Affiliate

2008-01-15T14:00:00.000-08:00

After one year in the business on a part time basis, I've come to realize that success with GRN comes down to these three simple steps. If you can get your prospects to follow these simple steps, then success is virtually guaranteed. When you call a lead from your website, or when you speak to prospects in person, all you need to do is....

Ask your prospect to read everything at our website, http://yourvacationbusiness.com/. It may seem shocking, but some people don't know that you can click on a link to get to another part of your website, so tell them to click around. Ask them to watch and listen to the videos and audios, and to do the same with the first email that the system sends out.
Invite your prospect to the next conference call as well as the the next webinar. Encourage them to participate in both by asking questions.
Ask them to join our team.

Repeat 1-3 with each new prospect. Retail customers do not need to attend the conference call. They only need the webinar unless they decide they'd like to become affiliates.

Let's rock!

Making Your Resource Box Work

2008-01-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

I see many free reprint articles where the author is missing out on countless high quality visitors simply because their resource box at the end of the article is not constructed effectively. This article will give you three main check points to ensure your resource box is always working to its maximum efficiency.

1. Ask Them To Click.

Seems very simple doesn't it? But it really is that simple. Unless you ask the reader to click on the link you have presented to them, they often just won't.

Of course you don't need to use language as direct as 'Click here' as this can often put the reader on the defensive whereas you are looking for a cooperative mindset where they click through because they want to. You can do it in a very subtle way, while still guiding the reader into clicking the link.

In fact, you have to tell them exactly why they should click the link.

For example, I often use an arrow before the link ("=>"), and use phrases such as "For further information, go to ...", or "Find out why ... at ...".

To illustrate the point, the following resource box offers no incentive whatsoever for the reader to click the link:

"Steve Shaw develops systems and software to help you succeed in your online business. [link here]"

By editing it in a simple way you can significantly increase the number of click-throughs:

"Steve Shaw develops systems and software to help you succeed in your online business. Find out more about how to publish articles for profit online with his popular free ecourse, available at: =>
[link here]"

You can see immediately that you would be far more likely to click the link in the second version of the resource box. Why?

- You can find out more about a topic you are interested in. - It's 'popular', which plays on the herd instinct. - It's free - you are not expected to commit to or pay anything.

So, three reasons why you would be more likely to click through on the link.

2. Relate it to the article.

I see many resource boxes that bear little relation to the content of the article, and unfortunately for the author, they are not going to maximize their results from the time they spent writing the article.

The content of the article is what attracts readers to it, i.e. you have a targeted readership based on it's content. The resource box should then play to this interest in order to encourage them to click through on the link. Otherwise, you lose the interest of the readership - they may have enjoyed your article, but you get nothing back in return.

This means in turn that the content of your article should relate to the content of the web site that you want to link to in the resource box.

As a simple example, if you write an article on fishing, the readers of the article will quite obviously be highly targeted for fishing. If your resource box then asks you to click through to a site about stamp collecting, you're playing on a chance that those interested in fishing will also be interested in stamp collecting, and you can bet it will be a very small minority.

You needed to write about stamp collecting in the first place so that the resource box was relevant.

You also need to relate the resource box directly to the content of the article, so that clicking through is a natural follow on to the content of the article. So use phrases such as "For more information", "To find out more", and so on.

3. Use A Single Link.

Too many authors use more than one link in the resource box, and this simply dilutes the effectiveness of having a single link. You don't have the space in a resource box to provide encouragement to the reader to click through on more than one link, and by providing more than one you can simply confuse the reader, i.e. there is no natural follow-on link to click after reading the article, so they will often not click at all and go elsewhere.

Many authors simply list two or three links in the resource box, which I consider a fairly pointless exercise.

Instead, stick to one, and focus all your efforts towards encouraging the reader to click this link. For maximum effectiveness, avoid hyped up or promotional language; just offer them further information that will be of interest to them.

Of course you can see below my own example of a resource box that utilizes all three points above. And by asking visitors to sign up to an email list, I don't just get a single click-through and then lose the visitor for ever, but build up the repeat visitors that are the life blood of any business.

Steve Shaw develops systems and software to help you succeed in your online business. Find out more about how to publish articles for profit online with his popular free ecourse, available at: => http://www.takanomi.com/publish-articles.php

Joe Gibbs Resigns as Coach of Washington Redskins

2008-01-08T06:54:00.000-08:00

WASHINGTON - Joe Gibbs has resigned as coach and president of the Washington Redskins.
The Redskins said in a statement that Gibbs will remain part of the Redskins family and serve as a special adviser to owner Dan Snyder. Gibbs will discuss his decision at a 3 p.m. ET news conference at Redskins Park.

The Redskins will begin a search for a new coach immediately. Among the certain candidates are two former head coaches on Gibbs' staff, Gregg Williams and Al Saunders.

Gibbs went 31-36, including 1-2 in the playoffs, after emerging from NFL retirement and his NASCAR career to sign a five-year, US$27.5-million contract in 2004.

He had always maintained that he intended to fulfill the contract, but the 67-year-old coach wavered from that stance Monday when asked if he would return for the final year of his deal.
Gibbs' resignation brings an apparent end to a Hall of Fame career in which he twice raised the Redskins from mediocrity into a playoff team, although he failed in his goal of bringing the team back to the Super Bowl during his second stint in Washington. Gibbs won three NFL titles during his first tenure from 1981-92; the second time around he took the team to the postseason in two of his four seasons.

Gibbs' resignation comes after one of the best coaching performances of his career, his leadership helping the Redskins focus after the death of safety Sean Taylor on Nov. 27. Washington won its final four regular season games after Taylor's funeral, going from 5-7 to 9-7 to claim the final playoff berth in the NFC.

The emotional run ended Saturday, when the Redskins lost 35-14 at Seattle in the wild-card playoffs.

"It was the toughest (season) for me," Gibbs said Monday. "When you go through a season like that, for a while it's kind of hard to re-grasp reality."
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Thanks for the good times, Joe! If you're going to the Super Bowl in Phoenix, use your GRN membership to book a really nice resort. My personal favorite is the Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix. As a GRN member, you will only pay $298 to $799 for the entire week. Yes!! Just say NO to the overpriced Super Bowl hotel and resort rush. Go to http://globalresortsregistry.com, and use login: vacation, password: lookfor. Check out what we have near Phoenix, and pack your bags!

Antony
http://discountluxuryresorts.biz/

Global Resorts Network Frequently Asked Questions

2007-12-24T10:08:00.001-08:00

You know you have them. Just click on Global Resorts Network to access our F.A.Q.

The Busy Home Based Business Opportunity Season Is Here

2007-12-16T17:31:00.000-08:00

Every veteran online marketer I know tells me that December kicks of the home based business season, usually with a big spike in activity on December 26. I've seen with my own eyes that this is true, as December has been quite a month for our team, and it's just the gear up for the big push that lasts into the Spring. If you're on the fence, don't wait any longer. Join Global Resorts Network today and take advantage of the annual rush!

New GRN Distributor from Sunny SA

2007-12-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

One of my new affiliates, Michael Klerck, had been enjoying luxury resorts for quite a while before joining GRN. He lives in sunny Cape Town, South Africa, and as you will see from his videos, he really plans on making the most of our luxury resort membership. Since he has quite an assortment of video footage, he's making a series of online videos to promote GRN. Feel free to give him a call on his Skype phone. You can get the number from his website, http://luxuryresortsvip.biz/. Welcome aboard, Michael!

Internet Infomercials

2007-12-05T14:14:00.000-08:00

The internet infomercial website I mentioned a few months ago has improved their service quite a bit. You can now publish a single online video to social bookmarking sites and make podcasts as well. Check it out: http://YourOnlineVideos.com

Home Based Franchise Opportunity

2007-12-02T14:57:00.000-08:00

Starting a home based franchise is an excellent idea, and I want to get you off to a fast start. This blog post includes full details on the home based travel business involved, as well as the steps necessary for getting your website and/or phone number on television!

Bookmark this blog post, read through everything first, and then come back to click on the links. This post is really not long at all. I just want you to get as much as you can out of these steps. You can develop these steps into a complete business plan if you would like and improve them wherever you see fit. I'll even show you how to get low cost funding for this project at the end of this post.

Step 1:

Find out about about the advantages of our discount travel and luxury resort membership at YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com. Get on our next conference call to find how we operate, and afterwards give me a call with any additional questions. Once you decide to join the business, you can get a website just like this with your own domain. Choose a domain that is easy to remember and catchy. For example, I also own the domain DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz to let people know exactly what my website is for.

When you join the business you will also receive a corporate website, which looks like this: BetterThanTimeshares.net. I use this site for product specific advertising. Again, choose a domain that is catchy and easy to remember.

Step 2:

Become familiar with the stock footage (or available videos) at SpotRunner.com. These folks have excellent television quality footage related to travel, which you can use for the business opportunity, product sales, or both. You should also become familiar with the time slots available in your area, and the channels that you would like to target. The obvious favorite is the Travel Channel.

Once you join the business and narrow down your video search, send the video and your proposed narrative to GRN support for their OK. They are very fast in responding, because they want you to sell a gazillion memberships.

Step 3:

Get a high quality voice mail system. Your television spot is going to tell potential customers to visit your website or to pick up the phone and call you. And guess what? That's what they'll do! For that reason it is always best to direct customers to your website vs. your phone number. Why? Because you want them to know as much as possible before they call you. Additionally, your phone number is going to be on your website, so folks that really want to speak with you will pick up the phone and call.

When potential customers call in, you want your outgoing voice mail message to briefly explain the payment options, and to offer them more information by visiting your website. At the beginning and end of the message, make sure that you state that they can leave a detailed voice mail message for you, and that you will call them back. For example, my opening line is "Before you leave a message, here is a little information that may be useful for you".

You can listen to my full outgoing message (it's really pretty simple) by calling the number at either of my websites.

To kick it up a notch, go to Google and do a search on 'virtual receptionist' and buy one. This technology rocks!

If you have a call center or professional sales team, then of course, this kind of voice mail setup may not be necessary.

Step 4:

Follow up with your prospects, and ask them for the sale. Not everyone will buy on their very first exposure to our travel membership, so here's a little help. If you are using a website like mine at DiscountLuxuryResorts.biz, the system will automatically send professionally written and formatted email responses to people that request more information from your site. This is a very powerful and time saving feature. Right now this site only features the business opportunity, but will soon have a very similar presentation that is product specific.

Step 5:

Fund your business from your existing assets or use Prosper.com. I really like this group. They are the ebay of personal lending. Click on person to person lending to read my blog post regarding their community.

Conclusion

Our timeshare alternative really is gaining a lot of traction in the travel industry. Timeshare sales professionals that join the business always say the same thing: "It seems to good to be true." But they soon find out that it really is true.

The best way to get the most out of this business is to book a vacation for yourself. Why? Because once you stay at a luxury resort for only $298 per week, you're bound to tell people about it. You know how travelers love talking about booking vacations and the expenses involved, and you will have the best story ever. Why not get started today?

Antony Mosley
http://yourhomebasedtravelbusiness.com/

GRN Fast Start Instructions Update

2007-11-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

I've updated the Fast Start instructions for recruiting top sales professionals. Take a look: Getting Started with GRN

Don't Buy a Timeshare! There is a Better Way

2007-11-10T21:19:00.000-08:00

Person to Person Lending

2007-11-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

Check out this NPR radio story on person to person lending:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15876230

You can click a link there to listen to the story as well.

This is great news for GRN Distributors, as you can now offer potential customers an additional means to fund their product purchase or business startup costs, or both!

I've just added a little banner to Prosper.com on the right. They have an affiliate program as well for a limited time.

This is great news!

Vacation in Hawaii!! - GRN Affiliate Update

2007-10-26T06:26:00.001-07:00

Here's an excellent GRN comparison. $799 for 8 days and 7 nights, while Travelocity, Orbitz and so forth (did you know these online companies were owned by timeshare organizations?) are charging $2,300 for the exact same week!

Global Resorts Network Affiliate Updates

Alii Kai Resort - Princeville, Hawaii

The beautiful Alii Kai timeshare resort property is exactly what every vacation is meant to be. Situated on a bluff, overlooking the tropical splendor of the Pacific and surrounding Kaui landscape, experience the spirit of this beautiful island.

Whether enjoying a romantic sunset on the balcony, relaxing at the pool, or partaking in any of the fantastic activities the island has to offer, this is a vacation you'll remember for a lifetime.

Located in the acclaimed Princeville community, the resort is close to golf courses, tennis courts, the beach, and an assortment of excellent shops, restaurants, and night spots.

Choose a swim in the Pacific Ocean, or float the day away at the resort's outdoor pool.

Sightseeing attractions are everywhere. From the Princeville Shopping Plaza, to the world-class restaurants, to the local novelty shops, this vacation will have something for everyone.

Right now the membership is showcasing a two-bedroom peak season holiday week that is unavailable through all the major travel providers.

Booking direct is over $300 per night totaling $2,308.12. (8 days & 7 nights)

Your special membership price is only $799.00. That's a minimum savings of over $1500.00 for just this one week.

This type of VIP access and savings is available exclusively to our members.

Enjoy Life!

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Please Note: GRN comparisons are for informational purposes only and are subject to availability. We strive to make sure availability and prices in our comparisons are accurate at the time of our sending the comparison but cannot guarantee it will still be available when you receive or read this email. If you are interested in booking this resort, you should act quickly as the resorts featured in our email comparisons can sell out quickly.

How to Become a Sales Superstar

2007-10-19T06:38:00.000-07:00

I really get a lot of use out of these Brian Tracy CDs. They have really turned my driving time into a 'mini university' time. Here's one of his low priced offers, plus a freebie!

Antony

http://YourVacationBusiness.com

Considering an Online Business?

2007-10-18T18:43:00.000-07:00

Employment is a topic that arises constantly in our world. Maybe you're seeking it, or maybe you're enjoying the position you have. Either way, jobs and careers are an essential part of life as we know it. Therefore if we ever lose the one we have, we're typically hustling to grab hold of another one. After all, bills have to be paid and mouths have to be fed.

On a positive note, current times are not so dismal when it comes to employment. In this day and age we all relish options galore. No one is forced to work for a large corporation or "the man" if they prefer not to.

In reality you can start you very own business online if you have the motivation. All you really need to get started is a computer, Internet access and an idea.

Many individuals are making the switch from big companies to private online business opportunities. With cyberspace at your constant beck and call 24/7, it's realistic to assume you can make a decent income from the privacy of your own home.

The fact of the matter is people do it every day. However, it's up to you to decide if an independent business online is the right solution for you. Let me fill you in on a few perks that are commonly enjoyed.

First of all, those who start their own business, whether online or in their home town, generally make more of a profit. This is due to the fact that they're now at the top of the chain. Money is not passed down to them by a higher authority. They make what their business allows them to. Once taxes are extracted, they're left with a higher percentage.

A second bonus of having your own business online is setting your own hours and work load. You soon realize how much you need to work and what deadlines you must meet. This is a wonderful advantage once you get the hang of things.

If you're considering a personal business online, then don't allow anything to stand in your way. You can make an at-home business work if you put fourth the proper time and effort.

It's crucial to remember that once your individual business online is booming, you can never be fired. You are the boss and you decide what's what. That factor alone will keep you motivated and steer you clear of working for "the man" ever again. Find success with your own business, such as a home based travel business. Let the Internet contribute to your dreams and aspirations.

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About the Author: You may re-distribute this article as long as this ‘About the Author’ section is left intact. Antony Mosley is a distributor with the Global Resorts Network, an online deep discount luxury resort membership that doubles as a big ticket home based business or sales opportunity. See http://YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com for more information.

Timeshare Alternative

2007-10-02T11:20:00.000-07:00

Don't forget that you can showcase our timeshare alternative by giving users the login and password to our registry.

http://www.globalresortsregistry.com/

Login: vacation
Password: lookfor

This is the same website linked from your GRN corporate site. Corporate tells me that this site is updated in real time, but it will never have the full GRN inventory. Even the membership site doesn't list the full inventory, and that's a very good problem to have. We have substantially more available properties and weeks than the advertised 5,000, but corporate has decided to take the modest approach.

You should also make use of our demo membership site. Give this domain and login to as many prospects as possible:

http://grntour.us/

Login: resort
Password: movie

And last, but not least, invite potential clients to our next online seminar, or webinar. Your customers can sign up here: http://seeitliveonline.com/. These webinars are normally held at 9 p.m. EST on most week nights.

Antony
http://BetterThanTimeshares.net

GRN Call Schedule

2007-10-02T07:55:00.001-07:00

www.YourVacationBusiness.com

Click on the Call Schedule image to enlarge it.

SEO Advice Update

2007-09-14T06:33:00.000-07:00

As of today I'm back at the number one spot on Yahoo.com for the search term "home based travel business". Type it in to see where I am now.

For a while my number one spot went to number.... well.. I really don't know where it went in Yahoo's search results, because I couldn't find it!

This is really the result of something I already knew: Craigslist and ebay ads are temporary, so any resulting search engine optimization will be temporary.

There are two solutions:

Keep renewing your ebay and Craigslist ads
Establish permanent links with high ranking websites.

More on Solution 2 later.

Antony
GRN, Your Timeshare Alternative

Another SEO Update

2007-08-12T17:30:00.001-07:00

I purchased another domain, this time based on the search term "luxury resorts". The domain is http://discountluxuryresorts.biz. I then purchased a classified ad on ebay, and ran another free ad on craigslist as outlined in my previous post. Stay posted for my results.

Really Quick Internet Marketing SEO Training

2007-08-12T16:06:00.000-07:00

So you're ready to start selling on the internet, and you're wondering where to start. There is more than enough information on internet marketing online and off line, so I decided to make this a very short read. No fluff, just information. Reading this short article may be the most significant investment you've made for your online business.

What is SEO?

SEO stands for search engine optimization. You want the search engines, like Google and Yahoo! to list your website, so you have to make your website friendly, or optimize it, for the search engines.

Get Linked

If you click around Google for instructions on getting your website listed in their search engine, you will find that Google wants you to have links from other websites to yours. That's the way they like to find out about websites. All of the search engines work the same way. Even brand new websites that have links from very influential and established websites will get listed in the search engines very fast.

"Who Will Give Me a Link?"

So you have a great new website and you're wondering how to get links from other influential and established websites. That's pretty easy. Craigslist.org and ebay.com are among the worlds most influential and established websites. A link from ebay is cheap, and a link from Craigslist is usually free. Before you do either, you should create a press release at PRWeb.com. These are also free or cheap, and produce a lot of fire power when it comes to links.

"How Can I do That?"

If you don't know how to write an ebay or Craigslist ad, it's very easy to learn at either website. PRWeb.com will also show you how to write a simple yet highly effective press release. Assuming you do know how to place ads, here is what I did to get a top listing on Yahoo!

I purchased a domain based on a popular search term, "home based travel business". Just use http://inventory.overture.com/ to figure out what terms people are searching for on Yahoo! The domain I chose was YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com. I then used this domain for my Global Resorts Network website.

Then I wrote a press release and published it with PRWeb.com. For a little extra, PRWeb will let you create links in your press release. If you are good at writing simple and pointed paragraphs, this shouldn't take more than an hour. However, don't worry if it takes you a whole afternoon. If that's what it takes to get your creative juices going, then that's fine. Publish the press release as soon as it's finished.

Next, I bought a classified ad on ebay. You really only need to spend $9.95 per month for a classified ad, but I purchased a few marketing options from ebay to give my ad a little more exposure to ebay customers. As far as the search engines go, I really doubt that the $9.95 or enhanced marketing options on ebay make a difference. All the search engines care about are links from established websites. Click the link to see my ebay ad. As you can see from the ebay ad, the words "home based travel business" are linked to the website I'm promoting.

NOTE: Here is the winning formula: the words linking to your domain should be related if not exactly the same as your domain.

The next day, my ebay ad appeared on the first page of search results on Google for the term "home based travel business." This was very, very good. I then copied the ad and placed it on Craigslist under the Small Business section. However, this was not a good idea, because now my ebay ad moved to page 2 of the Google search results. My Craigslist ad also appeared on the second page of search results.

Lesson learned: DO NOT use the same ad on ebay and Craigslist. Mix them up a little, just keep the link to your search term and domain intact.

A Little Refinement

Once I changed the Craigslist ad, my ebay ad moved back to the first page for my Google search term after about five days. By the way, the Craigslist ad shows up on page 2 for my Google search term. This is really good news!

Are We There Yet?

Yes, we are there yet, because for a while, my website, YourHomeBasedTravelBusiness.com, appeared on page 1 at the top of the list for the search term 'home based travel business'. Yes! Type it in at Yahoo.com right now to see where it ranks. MSN has put me in the same number one position. Hopefully it hasn't slipped. On the flip side, I think I'm somewhere on page 18 for the same search term on Google, so I'll need to work on getting more links.

Summary

Get a domain name related to your business and a popular search term.

Build or purchase a website related to the same search term and use it with your domain name

Write a press release and publish it immediately with links to your new domain.

Write separate ads for ebay and Craigslist, with your search term linked to your domain.

Build links until you get a top ranking for your domain.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Antony Mosley is a distributor for the Global Resorts Network, a seasoned, deep discount luxury resort company in operation since 1986, with a new home based travel business distribution model. You can visit his blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/. Feel free to distribute this article as long as the Author section is left intact.

Use Global Resorts Network for Golf Vacations

2007-07-19T08:45:00.000-07:00

Did you know that "golf vacation" is one of the most popular search terms online? It just makes good sense. Why pay $150 a day to golf (that's what it is in the Washington, DC area) when you can get a whole week of luxury accomodations AND golf for only $298 to $699 for the whole week and for the whole family?

Here's how to investigate our golf vacation opportunities:

Go to http://TravelAdventure.tv, and click the "Browse..." link in the lower right corner.
Enter login: resort, password: lookfor
Choose a country, and type in the search term golf resort

Now remember, this is just a partial list of the GRN inventory, but I found 15 really nice golf resorts in the US alone.

My newest distributor, Robert Branscomb, is in the golf vacation and sports promotion business, and he gave me this excellent slant on the GRN package. Check out his website at http://YourGolfVacation.biz, and give him a call if you'd like.

Antony
http://YourVacationBusiness.com

Get On the Next GRN Webinar

2007-07-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

I've attended our online webinar twice, and they are excellent! This is a product specific webinar, which I find very useful for my retail customers as well as affiliates. You can access the GRN webinar signup info. at http://YourVacationBusiness.com by clicking the Conference Calls link at the top of the page. I've also set up a link at http://TravelAdventure.tv/webinar.

Invite as many folks as you can to the webinar. They really are that good.

New GRN Affiliate Site

2007-06-21T06:23:00.000-07:00

There's a new affiliate site for Global Resorts Network distributors. You can check out my opportunity site here: http://YourVacationBusiness.com.

This website is designed and managed by Priceless Possibilities, an online business one stop shop for a number of opportunities. I've used them before with my Profit Masters site for the Emerald Passport opportunity, and their service is pretty good.

Their website designs are very eye catching, and as advanced as you'd like to be when it comes to online marketing. Based on my past experience with Priceless Possibilities, and the quality of the new GRN affiliate site, I can honestly recommend them as a good resource.

Antony Mosley
http://YourVacationBusiness.com

Get Customers to Sell For You - by Brian Tracy

2007-06-08T17:45:00.000-07:00

Why People Buy
Fully 84 percent of sales in America take place as the result of word-of-mouth advertising. Some of the most important sales promotion sales activities are those that take place between customers and prospects, between friends and colleagues, in the form of advice and recommendations on what to buy, or not buy, and who to buy from.

Join the Top 10%
The only way that you can be among the top ten percent of salespeople in your industry is by having your existing customers selling for you on every occasion. Because of the importance of mega-credibility in selling, your customers must be happy to open doors to new customers for you wherever they go.

Never Prospect Again
All top salespeople eventually reach the point where they seldom have to prospect because their customers do much of their selling for them. When you live your life consistent with your personal and business mission statements, both fitting together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, your sales career will soar, as will your sales results and your earnings.

Be Clear About Who You Are
One important point with regard to vision, values and mission statements: be gentle with yourself. It has taken you your whole life to become the person you are today. If you are like everyone else, you are not perfect. You have lots of room to grow and improve. There are many changes that you can make in your character and personality in the course of becoming the excellent human being that you aspire to. But change in your personality will not come easily, and it won't come overnight. You must be patient.

Persist Until Your Succeed
The reason that people grow and become better and better over the course of time, is because they persist gently in the direction of their goals and dreams. They don't expect overnight transformations. When they don't see results immediately, they don't get discouraged. They just keep on keeping on. And you must do the same.

Put Your Ideas Into Action
Once you have a clear idea of the person you want to be and the kind of life and career you want to create, just take the first step. Read your mission statements every day as you go about your activities, think of the different ways that you could practice the virtues and qualities that you are in the process of incorporating into your own personality.

Remember, it is only your actions with regard to other people that really demonstrate the kind of person you have become. And if you persist long enough, you will eventually shape yourself into the exact person that you have imagined.

Action Exercises
First, treat every customer as if he is going to be a great source of word-of-mouth advertising for you. Remember that every person knows about 300 other people.

Second, resolve to become better and better in your dealings with others but be gentle with yourself. Behave every day in every way the best you can be and you will be sure to get results.

http://ProfessionalSales411.Blogspot.com About Brian Tracy: Brian Tracy is a leading authority on personal and business success. As Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, he is the best-selling author of 17 books and over 300 audio and video learning programs. Copyright © 2001 Brian Tracy International. All Rights Reserved.

Buganvilias Resort Vacation Club

2007-05-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

Pure Luxury for 10 cents on the dollar. Save $2686.25 for a one week stay!

Situated in one of Mexico's most popular vacation destinations, (Sheraton) Buganvilias Resort Vacation Club is a sun-soaked delight.

Try parasailing, surfing, deep-sea fishing or boating. The city retains the tropical trappings that made it famous in the film Night of the Iguana.

Guests arrive at a magnificent open-air lobby with breathtaking views of the ocean. Facilities include two heated swimming pools with shallow areas for children, a kids club, two tennis courts, full service spa, fitness center, golf concierge and access to Marina Vallarta and Vista Vallarta Golf courses. A shopping arcade on the hotel's lobby level features a tobacco shop, boutiques, travel agency, beauty parlor, car rental agency and business center. Guest services include concierge and 24-hour room service.

This resort has an entire section which is timeshare only. These ocean view suites are available without a timeshare purchase, but come with a hefty price.

Expedia
$2994.99

Orbitz
(1 bedroom not available)

Hotels.com
$2994.99

Travelocity
$2984.25

For the exact same date/size (1 bedroom oceanview suite ),
our incredible membership rate is.....

ONLY $298 for the entire week/family!

Available right now in HOTWEEKS!

Enjoy Life!

Your GRN Support Team

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

P.S. http://www.buganvilias.com

P.S.S. According to RCI, this class of resorts
are rated the highest in the areas of resort
amenities, unit amenities, and guest services.

http://TravelAdventure.tv

GRN Take Off To Success Call - 11:00 a.m. EST Daily

2007-04-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

NEW MORNING CALLS - Starting Monday April 30th

Take Off To Success Call

Dial: (620) 782-8200 Pin: 334050#

Monday-Friday 11:00am Eastern

The feedback has been very positive coming from these calls - now open company wide.

Monday - Thursday 11:00am EST - Members Only

The way that you start your day is usually the way in which the rest of your day goes. This call will get you off on the right track to success… You will hear from leaders in the company and in the direct sales industry that have volunteered their time and talent to make sure we grow as a community, united together for one common goal; make GRN the very best travel business opportunity on the planet. Your participation is highly encouraged as leaders on the team! Monday through Thursday calls are for Members Only and last exactly 15 minutes.

Format for these calls includes the following:

Personal development topics

Interviewing a top leader on every call

Recognizing success in people – bring out people within GRN that are achieving results to tell their story of how and what is working for them in the business…

Tips and quote of the day

Company business (should there be any news) I call this “Housekeeping”

Business management ideas, techniques, and motivation that may consist of:

Prospecting
The 3-way
Staying productive
DMO – Daily Method of Operation – basic planning your day events
Lead generation and flow
Leadership

Friday 11:00am EST - Invite Guests to this call

The way that you start your day is usually the way in which the rest of your day goes. This call will get you off on the right track to success… You will hear from leaders in the company and in the direct sales industry that have volunteered their time and talent to make sure we grow as a community, united together for one common goal; make GRN the very best travel business opportunity on the planet. Friday calls are open to members and your guests, last exactly 30 minutes, and we will be looking for GRN members to jump out on the calls and tell their story, both personal and financial success related, and only as it relates and applies to GRN.

Format for this calls is as following:

After introductions and basic call to order, it’s the host’s job to greet the members and welcome all the guests to the call. The call is for the guests, what we call the fence kicking call, where by the members will have time to jump out and tell their story…i.e how GRN has impacted the lives of family and friends, and while the money is great…it’s the ability to stay home with my kids and watch them grow, rather then trading time for money and be stuck in traffic and at a job I hate…thanks Al and Chuck and all the GRN leaders for such a great opportunity…

We do this for 25 minutes, and then the host closes the call asking that the guests get back to the person that brought them to the call, get any final questions answered, and then it’s time to make a decision in or out! All this said in a nice a professional manner that will leave a lasting impression on the guests, and as you can imagine our overall objective is to encourage growth and leadership.

Your GRN Support Team

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Beware Holiday Scams!

2007-04-27T09:57:00.001-07:00

Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i36A0jfTzOs

This video is from the UK. Your vacation/holiday has probably been a lot like this. Just remember, Don't buy a time share. There is a better way.
http://globalresortsnetwork.org/

Sade - By Your Side

2007-04-23T19:29:00.000-07:00

This is a great song. Enjoy.
http://TravelAdventure.tv

Time Share Sales Team and Sales Managers Wanted

2007-04-22T08:25:00.001-07:00

Every time I get on a company conference call, I hear from another timeshare sales professional that has joined our team. So I'm being proactive here, and directly inviting you to investigate what we have.

This is the PERFECT exit product for your sales team. In fact, after you get a glimpse of our compensation plan (http://payplan.us) you may want to use GRN for more than just an exit product. Go to http://TravelAdventure.tv for the details after you've watched this brief video.

If you do not have a sales team, give me a call, and I will set you up as a one person sales army. I will give you a simple script, and show you how to get 100 time share sales managers to speak with at no cost to you. Call me!

Antony Mosley
http://TravelAdventure.tv
703-496-4265, USA, EST

Time Share Sales Team Wanted

2007-04-05T17:04:00.000-07:00

Time Share Sales Team Wanted

Time share sales team wanted for lifetime discount travel package. We have a high quality discount travel package that can get your customers in all of the high end luxury resorts, including Fairfield, Marriott and Disney. Your customer's price: $3,000, with no maintenance or exchange fees ever. Your customers will love you for telling them about this!

Visit http://YourVacationBusiness for details.

Call me!

Antony Mosley

Global Resorts Network Distributor

703-496-4265, EST

Cabo San Lucas for only $699 per Week !!!

2007-04-04T19:01:00.000-07:00

Global Resorts Network Affiliate Update

This just in from GRN.
(Hey... that rhymes)
What an Amazing Deal!
_______________________

Hello Antony Mosley,

Are you ready for Cabo San Lucas? ...

Pack your bags!

The Grand Baja All Suite Resort & Spa prides itself on its tranquil, secluded atmosphere. With its tropical gardens that skirt around lagoon pools and waterfalls, the resort is a peaceful oasis in the desert landscape of Los Cabos, known as Land's End.

Our cuisine is of a "grand" affair with three gourmet restaurants that offer diners an astounding variety of traditional Mexican, international fusion and home-style Italian
meals prepared with care and served with pride.

A poolside margarita bar quenches your thirst while speedy room service ensures you have plenty of romantic dining options in the privacy of your room.

Comparing the same size unit (one bedroom) and the exact dates, here's what you'll pay for this week in paradise booking through:

Expedia (over $326 per night)
$2823.10

Travelocity
Not Available

Orbitz
$2,622.45

Hotels.com
$2,823.10

Now, imagine getting the exact same "everything" for only $699 for the entire week/family.

Your special membership price saves you nearly $2,000 from just 1 week!

Available right now.

GRN
$699

Enjoy Life!

G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
22601 N. 17th Ave. Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85027

Don't Buy a Time Share! There Is a Better Way

2007-04-03T05:32:00.000-07:00

WARNING: Viewing this information may cause nausea, mild depression and anxiety for current time share owners.

If you are like most time share owners, you've already discovered that your "great deal," according to an enthusiastic time share sales representative, wasn't so great after all. Maintenance fees, condo fees, mortgage payments and horrible resale values have made time share ownership more of a headache than anything else for far too many people.

It's no wonder that terms like "time share resale" and "sell time share" are the most frequently searched terms related to time shares on Yahoo.com. Just enter "timeshare" at inventory.overture.com and see for yourself.

These negatives do not change the fact that spending a vacation at a luxury resort is a wonderful upgrade to most hotel stays. I would choose a luxury resort over a hotel any time.

Well here’s the good news. The big players and developers in the time share industry have wised up, and are now spending more energy on lifetime discount travel packages. “What’s that?” you may ask.

A lifetime discount travel package is a membership in a high quality travel club. Membership normally includes luxury resorts, discount cruises, airline tickets and more. These travel packages are in fact timeshare alternatives, because users have the option of staying at a wider variety of resorts without ever worrying about blackout weeks, maintenance fees, property taxes, mortgage payments or timeshare exchange fees.

If you own a timeshare, you are responsible for these fees each and every year, including the years that you don’t travel. Does that seem fair?

A membership with the Global Resorts Network will allow you to book a luxury resort condo, hotel or townhouse online for as little as $298 per week. These are the same luxury resorts you would find on Expedia, Travelocity and Priceline at $1,400 per week on up.

Don’t let the low weekly rates fool you. These are luxury resorts with no time share presentation requirements attached. For recent examples, visit http://grntour.us/, login: resort, password: movie

It just makes good sense. Don’t buy a time share. Just buy a lifetime discount travel package and travel during as many weeks of the year as you’d like, without the hassles of blackout dates or those never ending timeshare costs.

When you do the math, the difference in ownership costs between a lifetime discount travel package and a time share purchase is staggering. So don’t buy a time share! There is a better way.
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Antony Mosley is a distributor for the Global Resorts Network, a proven time share alternative. For more information on the company's product and/or business opportunity, visit http://discountluxuryresorts.biz/

Timeshare Relief

2007-03-28T20:39:00.001-07:00

This is great! So funny, so true.

Don't buy a timeshare. There really is a better way.

http://TravelAdventure.tv

Global Resorts Network - Better Than Timeshares

2007-03-16T05:52:00.000-07:00

How I Survived a Timeshare Presentation

I went to a Fairview Wyndham Resorts presentation in Alexandria, VA on Monday, and their travel package is very impressive. Their high pressure sales techniques are rather amusing and predictable, and if I were 20 years younger, I would have purchased their timeshare deal just to get them off my back.

It really was the old 'consumer vs. high pressure sales folks' battlefield in there. The Alexandria, VA Fairfield sales office is very classy. They give you coffee, soda, lots of donuts - they have the high powered pop music playing over the sound system, and so I, as a consumer, am set up for defeat. These guys are mega sales professionals.

However, I learned a LOT about the timeshare business first hand. This was very valuable information. I went through four managers, on account of my four refusals to purchase, and the final offer was, of course, their best. I think it was down to $14,000 or so with 684,000 points. But even with their best deal at $14K, I would still be responsible for:

1. 10% down
2. Mortgage of $247/mo, for about five years
3. Condo Fee of $35/mo.
4. Maintenance Fee of $80/mo.

That's $1,400 cash up front, and then $362/mo for five years or so. After the mortgage is paid off, I'm still responsible for upwards of $115/mo. for the rest of my ownership. So that's $4,344 in my first year of ownership, even if I don't take a vacation that year.

And there's one more detail: A $90 fee to book a week out of the Fairfield network via RCI.

With GRN, my first year of ownership would cost $3,700 at the most. That's $3,000 for a lifetime membership, and $298 to $699 for a one week stay at Star Island in Orlando. The photos at the website really don't do the place justice. This is one fabulous resort that they push at Fairfield, because everyone loves it.

GRN has it, too, for only $298 to $699 per week!

So here's a little breakdown of GRN vs. my Fairfield Wyndham Resorts offer:

Two year cash cost of Fairfield Wyndham Resorts: $10,008 (even if I don't take a vacation)
Two year cash cost of GRN: $4,393 (assuming I take a one week vacation at $699 each year)

Third year cash cost of Fairfield: $4,344 (with no vacation that year)
Third year cash cost of GRN: $699 (with one vacation that year, or $0 with no vacation)

These scenarios are based on my taking the $699 GRN membership vacation, but it is far more likely that I will be taking the $298 vacations. That's what most of the GRN members seem to like. They are very, very cool. Even if our $298 deal is for a one bedroom unit, customer service will upgrade us if they can to a two bedroom at the same price. We routinely have very nice two and three bedroom condos and townhomes at $298 per week. Take a look for yourself at http://grntour.us, login: resort, password: movie. Be sure to click on the HotWeek Movie when you log in.

My recommendation: If you are serious about your GRN business, go to a timeshare presentation. Your eyes will be opened. Besides, you might be able to recruit some of those high pressure sales folks for your GRN team. GRN requires no pressure at all. Just common sense.

Send me an email and I will give you my Fairfield contact. He's in the Philippines, and he will make $100 just for your attending, so I'd like to help him out of I can. Fairfield really loads you up on free gifts, too.

GRN really is better than timeshares.

Antony
http://betterthantimeshares.net/

The Phoenix Seminar by Brian Tracy

2007-03-14T19:46:00.001-07:00

Browse the Global Resorts Registry

2007-03-13T09:59:00.000-07:00

Click the link in the lower right corner of our website to "Browse the Global Resorts Registry".

Login: vacation
Password: lookfor

http://TheBestSalesJobEver.com

Global Resorts Network Tour

2007-03-09T04:43:00.000-08:00

Here's a great way to share the Global Resorts Network membership site without giving your login and password to prospects. If anyone asks for your login and password, DON'T DO IT... just send them this great video.

The best way to show the GRN membership!

http://www.hotweekmovie.com/
login: resort
password: movie

How to Become a Network Marketing / MLM Heavy Hitter

2007-02-27T19:52:00.000-08:00

"You have to love what you do to fully devote yourself to it and to make it in a big time way." Donald Trump in his new book Trump 101.

These words are so true. If you're ready to start a career in network marketing or multi level marketing, you should feel passionate about your business in order to "make it in a big-time way." But with that passion, you need the nuts and bolts of what to do.

There is more than enough information online on what you should do, so I've distilled what I've learned into the seven basic areas you see here. Don't let the small size of this article fool you; you are about to embark on something very big; MLM heavy hitter status.

1. Choose the right product. If you wouldn’t sell the product to your mother or brother, then drop it. You need to feel truly enthusiastic about your product or service. The product you represent should be very desirable online and offline, and with or without an attached business opportunity.

2. Become a people person. No matter what your personality is, you can always improve on your people skills. This doesn’t mean you have to smile at every waking minute; you just need to focus a little on what makes other people tick. That’s it. You’re an instant people person.

3. Advertise smart. Attract people. Don't chase them. Learn all you can about search engine optimization, article syndication, and online videos and infomercials.

Online videos consistently outsell even the best articles and sales letters by a margin of three to one. On top of that, your video will score a very high ranking in Google if you write your video comments correctly.

You don’t have to create fantastic video productions; a simple slide show with a little music and your voice would be a very effective starting point. Remember, You are the Person of the Year according to Time Magazine.

Newspaper classified ads are still very good. Just remember, the first thing the reader wants to know is "What's in it for me?" Write your ads accordingly, and keep your presentation simple when respondents call you. Always use a nice image and the same thinking when you write an ad for Craigslist.com.

4. Recruit professional sales people. Use your new powers of search engine optimization and classified ads for good, and recruit high quality sales people and entrepreneurs for your opportunity. Just think about it; they love selling. It’s in their blood.

If you can present a valuable product with a powerful pay plan, they will line up at your door. The product you represent should be very desirable online and offline, and with or without an attached business opportunity. (Yes, I repeated myself.)

Let your sales professionals and entrepreneurs put your product in the hands of happy end users, and the multi level marketing aspects of your opportunity will take over from there. Vonage, Mary Kay and Avon are perfect examples of this; Their satisfied customers become the best sales people.

5. Choose a high tier opportunity. By high tier I mean an opportunity requiring a $2,000 or $3,000 startup cost. These programs also pay out large and fast commissions. Many high tier opportunities allow you to earn your way in if you’re on a tight budget.

The smaller priced opportunities are good, but you need to recruit dozens of people to make your first $1,000, and the $100 autoship costs add up pretty fast. The high tier programs will pay you $1,000 with only one or two customers.

The larger commissions of higher tier programs will also attract all the right sales professionals and entrepreneurs, and you absolutely must have them on your team to become a network marketing heavy hitter.

6. Make your success easy to duplicate. Teach your down line to do and say what you do and say, and keep what you do and say very simple. If you keep it simple, the longevity of your organization is virtually guaranteed. Conversely, if everyone begins to improvise, your team will become distracted, and your downline will begin to dwindle.

Everyone in your sales organization will do much better with a duplicatable system. McDonald’s has been teaching us this for years.

7. Sell your product to end users. For example, if you tell the folks sitting next to you on the beach that you only spent $300 for a whole week in one of the town’s most luxurious resorts, their wet hair will stand straight up. That’s how we as humans work. We’re excited when we hear about a good deal, and we always want to know more.

So that's it. You can become a network marketing or MLM heavy hitter in a relatively short time with this advice. I hope you will use this advice to change your financial life in the very near future.
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About the Author:

Antony Mosley is a distributor for the Global Resorts Network. He uses online videos and online infomercials for promoting the Global Resorts Network business opportunity and discount travel package. You may visit his team blog at http://ProfessionalSales411.blogspot.com. Feel free to use this article, as long as the About area is left intact.

Another Global Resorts Network Video

2007-02-25T09:14:00.000-08:00

Here's my second video. I made it using Windows Movie Maker, and this one took substantially less time to put together. I also purchased a bunch of royalty free music on ebay for only $33. Good music goes a long way in video. Using Traffic Geyser is pretty easy, too. YOU CAN DO THIS!

New Global Resorts Network Video

2007-02-21T08:16:00.000-08:00

It's here! I've finally put together my own video using Windows Movie Maker, which is free in Windows XP. The Traffic Geyser deal really is the best. Check out my video:

New Global Resorts Network Testimonial Line

2007-02-15T19:24:00.000-08:00

Hi, Team

We have a new product testimonial line. This will be very useful in selling the product. That's where the real money will be made. Why? Because a satisfied customers will gladly tell others about their great deal, which means more sales for you. That's why it's very important to have your own domain; a domain that the customer can remember. I have a bunch!

http://BetterThanTimeshares.net
http://Better-Than-Timeshares.com
http://YourVacationBusiness.com
http://TheBestSalesJobEver.com
http://GlobalResortsNetwork.org
http://GlobalResortsNetwork.ws

Here's the new testimonial number:

503-445-8573

Global Resorts Network Startup Instructions, Part II

2007-02-08T10:48:00.000-08:00

Hello, Team!

Here is round 2 of my startup instructions. The first instruction set was geared toward offline classified ads, and it has worked very well for me with online classifieds as well, specifically with the Sales Jobs listings on Craigslist.com. So here we go for round 2.

If you haven't already done so, click the Join link at http://TheBestSalesJobEver.com, and sign up as a GRN Affiliate. You will get a replicated website just like mine right away.
Purchase a domain from http://GoDaddy.com. They're only $9 or so for the year, and a personal domain looks much better on business cards or classified ads. Read their instructions or call their customer support for information on forwarding your affiliate link to your new domain.
If you're on the fence regarding purchasing the GRN Platinum package vs. signing up as a free affiliate, go ahead and buy your GRN membership. If you don't, you will lose the residuals from your first sale forever. Conversely, if you purchase your GRN Platinum membership you will not lose residuals on any sale after your first sale. Believe me, it's a miserable feeling when you consider the math.
Start advertising your website today. If you're on a budget, use the free or paid http://Craigslist.com ads.
If you want to sell our memberships and recruit affiliates like crazy, follow the instructions in my previous blog posts regarding online videos and online infomercials.
If you have purchased your Platinum package, you will shortly receive an email message from David Jumper and/or Ken Wells. These guys have earned over $115K in the first month of Global Resorts Network, and they're available for three way calls if you would like to use them. They will supply you with a list of high quality leads, as they've been in the lead generation business for nine years or so. Their website is LeadsAtLast.com

That's it for now. I'll keep you updated on my progress with online videos.

Antony

Internet Infomercials Insider

2007-02-07T05:43:00.000-08:00

On August 1, 1981, John Lack, a cable television pioneer spoke these words off camera, "Ladies and gentlemen...Rock and roll!" and forever transformed the music industry.

Music Television--MTV--debuted for the American public.

This brief introduction was immediately followed by the music video clip "Video Killed the Radio Star," featuring a band called the Buggles.

The title proved somewhat prophetic as MTV greatly transformed the nature of the music industry stardom over the next several years.

Those artists who embraced the new technology flourished even if their music was LOUSY.

Record sales exploded.

Why?

One simple word.

Exposure.

Even though the early MTV videos were incredibly amateurish (long hair, Spandex & smoke machines!) the technology had reached a point where combining music with a VISUAL (video) was an affordable means of promoting the music. Video became the premiere PROMOTIONAL vehicle for music, and MTV, the ultimate destination for pop culture.

Fast forward 25 years and we contend we're at a similar crossroads regarding video and Internet marketing.

The technology has reached a point where it is affordable AND practical for the common man or woman to promote their business, products and services online with video.

We believe it is the most powerful promotional force EVER placed in the grasp of small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Why should YOU be using Internet video to get YOUR message out into the world?

One simple word.

Exposure.

During April, Google Video added more than 12.5 million registered users. (Source: The Washington Post).

YouTube currently serves more than 50 million videos per day to 6 million users. (Source: YouTube Fact Sheet).

And more than 170 video portals have come online in just the past few months. (Source: Business 2.0 Magazine)

The Internet, version 2.0 is here and the majority of businesses don't even know it yet. It is called Internet TV--video infomercials.

But you know it. You're one of the few who get it. And if you want to know how to leverage the new Internet and change your business life forever, watch the video gift we sent you when you subscribed.

We call it "Internet Infomercials 101--An Introduction to Creating Online Commercials That Sell Your Product, Service, Book, Seminar, Subscriptions, Memberships or YOU Online More Effectively Than Any Sales Letter, Audio Message or Other Technique You've Ever Seen!"

First, sign up at our website for a free report on internet infomercials:

Go here to watch it now: http://TheBestSalesJobEver.com/Infomercials.

If you like what you see so far, check out our new video gift:

Go to: http://www.infomercialtoolkit.com/101presentation

You can contact us from this website. When asked, be sure to tell us that you heard of us through http://TheBestSalesJobEver.com/Infomercials.

If you are marketing online or want to build your dream Internet business, you need to watch these presentations.

This is the right time.

You are in the right place.

Now...Seize the Moment!

Best Regards,

Michael Koenigs & Rocket Helstrom

Never Quit: A Lesson from The Apprentice

2007-02-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

by Donald Trump

I was shocked after a recent task on The Apprentice, when a candidate resigned instead of taking her chances in the boardroom. After having a tough time as project manager - and knowing her teammates certainly didn’t like her - Michelle threw in the towel and quit.

I was amazed that she would throw away such an opportunity. She had a chance at catapulting into the business spotlight, a chance at a high-profile job in a high-powered corporation. Yet, she chose to throw it all away.

It’s a business lesson I teach over and over again: “Never, ever give up. Never quit. You can never be successful if you give up.”

In this case, Michelle had plenty of excuses. She said her Apprentice experience wasn’t what she had signed up for. She didn’t expect to be on a losing team, living in tents in the rain. She said the negative adventure just wasn’t worth it to her.

Had she gone to the boardroom, she probably would’ve been fired. But I would have had much more respect for her had she taken her chances and fought for her job than just give up. But she didn’t even try. She conceded defeat without a struggle, without a whimper.

It takes strong people to succeed in business. And if you quit, you don’t stand a chance.

# # #

The wisdom of Donald J. Trump, Chairman of Trump University, can be found in all Trump University courses, including The 10 Commandmants of Branding.

How to Create Your Own Infomercials

2007-02-01T07:33:00.000-08:00

Here it is! Another tool that will get our Global Resorts Network team off to a fast start.

You already know the selling power of infomercials. Now you can shoot your own internet infomercial! Even better, you can distribute them online for free.

http://YourOnlineVideos.com

The possibilities are endless. The owners of this company are going to set up specialized training for us. Stay in touch!

2007-01-31T14:44:00.000-08:00

You have GOT to watch the video in this email I just got from GRN Support. It's powerful.

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Hello, Antony Mosley

We have a Special Call tonight, Wednesday January 31st at 10PMEastern (7PM PST). 620- 782-8200 Pin: 334050#

Jeffery Combs will be speaking on tonight's GRN Conference Call. Be sure to attend. If you do not know who Jeffery Combs is, watch this sample video with Jeffery Combs:

http://goldenmastermind.com/video-jeff-sampleClip.asp

Best Regards,

Your GRN Support Team
G L O B A L R E S O R T S N E T W O R K
7047 E. Greenway Parkway Suite 250 Scottsdale, AZ 85254

GRN Fast Start Instructions

2007-01-14T08:16:00.000-08:00

Hello, New GRN Members!

I've put together these simple steps to get your Global Resorts Network business off to a fast start. Here's the good news: You will not have to become a sales genius to be widly successful in this business, but your success is virtually guaranteed if you recruit professional sales people who already love the art of selling.

Find just a few quality people in your area to market and sell the product, and the networking will take care of itself. Remember, the product has been selling very well over the last 20 years at $10,000 per membership. You're trying to find new affiliates to sell it at $3,000 per membership. This should be pretty easy for the professionals in your area.

So here we go.

1. Familiarize yourself with the product. You know it's true; facts tell and stories sell. You need a great story regarding a huge discount at a luxury resort. Even if you haven't had time to take a trip yourself, you can point to a few really nice places exclusively available to GRN members at $298 per week.

Take a look at our team's product movie at http://grntour.us, login: resort, password: movie. Feel free to share this video with your prospects as well.

It also helps to just read everything on our websites, and to get on at least three conference calls per week. I have a GRNSystem.com site (http://YourVacationBusiness.com) as well as the original GRN affiliate site (http://TravelAdventure.tv). Both websites have the full conference call schedule, as well as links and/or phone numbers to recorded testimonials. These are extremely useful!

One of my favorite features of the GRN System site is their daily webinars. Click the Conference Call link at http://YourVacationBusiness.com to sign up for the next webinar. These webinars are product specific; they do not include information on the business opportunity, and I love it that way!

The GRN comparison emails that we get each week are great for doing this as well. The GRN emails will itemize the prices for a specified luxury resort at Hotels.com, Travelocity, Priceline and a few others, always at four figures per week, compared to our member's price of only $298 for the same week. These are genuinely excellent deals!

2. Place a classfied ad in the Jobs section of a large circulation newspaper. The ad should go something like this:
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Sales and Marketing Leadership
Do you enjoy travel? If you can
develop travel related leads, follow
up and close, we will pay you well.
If you can teach a small force of
five or six sales professionals the
same, we will pay you substantially
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3. Interview sales professionals. The sales professionals that call you will more than likely be very excited about the opportunity. However, they want to feel good about the company and about you. Here's what you can say after your initial 'Hellos':

GRN Affiliate: Well, the Global Resorts Network has sold lifetime discount luxury resort memberships over the last 20 years for $10,000 each. We've just introduced an affiliate program, and have dropped the price to $3,000, so we know this will be really big.
[You've just repeated what they hopefully already know. This is all you need to say initially. ]

GRN Affiliate: Question 1. So how long have you been in sales?

Sales Professional: "Oh I've been in sales for...."

[Your job at this point is to listen actively. That means little words like "I understand", "So you mean...", or "That took a lot of courage". It's good manners, and it just shows that you care about what the sales professional is saying. Listen actively after each of the remaining questions.]

GRN Affiliate:

Question 2. How have you developed leads in the past? [Listen]

Question 3. How would you develop travel related leads? [Listen carefully, and when it's your turn to speak, tell them your great travel deal story. This will give them confidence in their own ability to promote our membership.]

Question 4. Have you ever trained other sales people? [Listen]

After this question, be sure to tell them "Our online presentation and conference calls will actually do most of the training for you. For that matter, our online presentation can do most of the retail selling for you. When you become an affiliate, you actually get two websites; one with, and one without the business opportunity information."]

Question 5. If you were to start with GRN today, how long do you think it would take you to earn your first $20,000? [Listen]

Question 6. Have you seen our pay plan? [If No, refer them to www.payplan.us, but keep them on the phone]

Question 7. As you may know, purchasing a GRN membership is not required for you to become an affiliate. [This is an important legal statement, especially if you're advertising in the widely circulated newspapers].

However, if you are serious about this opportunity, purchasing your own membership makes the commission structure much more favorable for you for the short term and long term.

[The conversation will go substantially smoother if you leave an explanation of the pay plan out of it. Just refer them to the movie again. A picture is worth a thousand, or a million, words.]

Question 8. How would you like to join the Global Resorts Network?

Their answer: Free Affiliate, Paid Affiliate, or Not Now. If they want to join, just refer them back to your website. If they've already signed up as a free affiliate and are now ready to upgrade, tell them to log into their back office and complete the purchase details online. If they're at a computer, walk them through the process of signing up on your website while you're on the phone with them.

If the answer is Not Now, give them the number for our live or recorded calls, reminding them that the live Q&A sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays. You may also invite them to browse our online inventory. Be sure to get their email address and phone number for following up later. After giving them the phone numbers, you should say:

GRN Affiliate: Take a few minutes to watch our pay plan at www.payplan.us, and be sure to get on tonight's conference call. Is it alright if I call you back after tonight's conference call? [If it's Friday or the weekend, give them the recorded number, and ask if you can call them after they've listened to it.]

Here are the phone numbers.

503-445-8567 (24 hour recorded call).

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 PM EST (7:00 PST)
620-782-8200 PIN: 334050#

FOLLOW UP INSTRUCTIONS

Call them back as soon as possible, ideally the same day. After your initial 'Hellos', here's what you can say.

GRN Affiliate: Well, you've seen our system. If you can point folks to your movie, and get your sales trainees on our conference calls, you're in business. Would you like to join today?

Sales Professional: Yes!

GRN Affiliate: Great! Are you at a computer now? [If yes, you should say...] Go back to my website and I'll walk you through everything right now.

If the sales professional says 'No', then tell them:

GRN Affiliate: I understand how you feel. Why not do this: Go back to my website, sign up as a free affiliate, and tell two or three of your colleagues or potential customers about GRN. I would be more than glad to pay you a $100 referral fee for pointing them in my direction, and it won't cost you a dime. Would that be OK?

Sales Professional: Sure!

GRN Affiliate: Ok. Here's how to do it. Go back to my website at GlobalResortsNetwork.com/goodtimes/biz. [Give them your corporate link or domain that points directly to your /biz link. Walk them through the website while you have them on the phone if possible]

When you get there, click the Join Now link and choose Option 1 to join as a free affiliate. Choose a user name that's easy for folks to remember, enter your info., and you're done. When you find a customer that wants to buy, just refer them to GlobalResortsNetwork.com, and give them your user ID. When they click Join Now at the corporate site, and then enter your user ID, you will be credited with the sale indirectly, I will be notified of the sale, and then I will then send you a $100 referral fee. How's that?

Sales Professional: Sounds great. I'll do that.

END OF INTERVIEW

So that's it. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It really, really is. Bookmark my blog and refer back to these instructions as often as you'd like. Be sure to email the link for this blog entry to each and every one of your GRN affiliates.

If you have a script for Mary Kay and Avon folks that may want to give themselves a raise, please let me know. GRN would work perfectly in the home business party world. Send me your script, and if I use it, I'll post it here with your link. All feedback is welcome.

If you'd like to join my team, just visit my GRN corporate website at TravelAdventure.tv and sign up today. We are at the start of something really big!

Antony Mosley
globalresorts411 at yahoo dot com

Network Marketing Whiplash

2007-01-05T17:28:00.000-08:00

How to Avoid Network Marketing Whiplash

By: Antony Mosley
http://ProfessionalSales411.blogspot.com

You're driving ahead at full speed with your network marketing opportunity, when you suddenly realize, "Oh no - My downline is disappearing!" So goes the story with most network marketing opportunities. You already know how to be a people person, you advertise, you talk to prospects, you three way your frontline, you finally make your first $1,000, and it's downhill from there. What happened? The next big thing is what happened.

You see, there's always a new kid on the block in the network marketing arena. The Internet has made distraction the norm. On top of that, many (probably most) network marketing opportunities implode from combinations of greed and inexperience at the top, or suffer on account of totally unsubstantiated claims from disgruntled members.

What's a heavy hitter like yourself to do? The answer is simple: Get paid up front. Don't wait to build your 100 member downline before you make your first $1,000; earn your first $1,000 profits with one or two customers.

"How is that possible?" you might ask. The answer: Start with a top tier program. A top tier program is simply a business opportunity with a higher entrance price, perhaps in the $2,000 to $3,000 range.

Think about it. You spend between $50 and $200 per month on your product purchase, plus advertising, plus your valuable time, and then you make your first $1,000 after organizing, nursing and babysitting your downline five levels deep. Within six months, you have easily spent more than $1,500 to make that first $1,000. And after all of your hard work, your downline is suddenly driven to distraction. Whiplash!

Conversely, if you started with a higher tier program, you would make your first $1,000 with only one or two members in your downline. On top of that, higher tier programs attract serious minded entrepreneurs.

Let's face it; most network marketing opportunity seekers are thinking about how much they can afford to loose. "If I loose $50 or $200, it won't hurt," they reason. It's very unlikely that such opportunity seekers would spend another $200 in advertising.

An entrepreneur opening a small used car lot knows that his success will come at the expense of long hours, management difficulties, payroll issues, insurance nightmares and other niceties that go along with such an endeavor. The same goes for entrepreneurs investing in a Tim Horton, Chipotle or McDonald's restaurant franchise. Their investment is not a gamble. They can just taste their first $40,000 net profit.

Wouldn't it be great to earn a $40,000 net profit without the headaches of a franchise or traditional small business? It's no coincidence that so many successful top tier program members come from business backgrounds. They already know what leverage is, which is why they hire employees. They're sold on that idea already; they're just using a different approach.

When you spend your advertising dollars on a top tier program, experienced entrepreneurs, high income earners, and high achieving individuals will find you. By the time they've reviewed your pay plan, they've already formulated their plan for their first five figure net profit.

They know that it will not take 100 members in their downline to reach this goal, and they're ecstatic over the fact that they only need to deal with one employee; themselves. On top of that, experienced entrepreneurs know how to make use of a marketing assistant, a professional sales person that will follow up with leads and close sales on behalf of the business owner.

An experienced business person will also look for value in the product. Any product distributed by referral marketing should have a value that is apparent to traditional sales people as well as the average consumer. Take Avon for example. How old were you when you found out there was a network marketing twist to Avon's business opportunity? I'm too embarrassed to tell you myself.

Many large corporations with high quality, in demand products turn to referral marketing for fast and efficient distribution of their products. Vonage is a prime example. If you can tap into an established company with an established product, that suddenly turns to referral marketing for all the right reasons, then you will have found an unusual opportunity to 'get in at the top.' A seasoned company will not have the birth pains and implosive tendencies that plague most network marketing organizations.

Just think of the emotional value of that first $1,000 commission. It starts an exciting cycle where success breeds success. Additionally, knowing those four figure commissions and residuals grow exponentially within a relatively short time will keep your downline very focused. Starting off with a top tier program makes earning your first four figure commission much easier. The choice is yours; network marketing whiplash, or getting paid sooner rather than later.
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Antony Mosley is a distributor with the Global Resorts Network, http://yourvacationbusiness.com/. You can view the company's pay plan at http://payplan.us/, and listen to a recorded conference call at 503-445-8567. Feel free to distribute this article as long as the author information area stays intact. You may view and distribute more articles like this from Antony Mosley's Professional Sales Training and Advice blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/.

Brian Tracy: Fear of Failure

2006-12-26T19:34:00.001-08:00

Here's a great video; short and powerful.

Identifying Top Salespeople

2006-12-25T10:07:00.000-08:00

By: Brian Tracy

Here's a key point. A higher order value always takes precedence over a lower order value. If you place one value higher than another, and you have to choose between doing one thing or doing another, you will always select the action that is consistent with your higher value. Once you are clear about your order of values, decision making becomes much easier.

How can you determine what your values really are? Simple. Just observe your behaviors, especially the things you do when you are under pressure. Your values are always expressed in your actions. It is not what you say, or wish, or hope, or intend that expresses your true values. It is only what you do.

If you want to know what your values are at this moment, you can examine your recent past and notice the choices you made when you could have gone one way or another. Your choices, and your subsequent actions, demonstrated to yourself and others what was of greatest value and importance to you.

Here is an example. Imagine you have two people who have the same three values. The values are family, health and career success. The only difference between these two people is the order of importance that they placed on these values, their priorities.

The first person, Bill, says that, "My family comes first, my health is second and career success is third." Tom, on the other hand, has the same values, but he says, "Career success comes first for me, then my family, and then my health."

Would there be a difference in character and personality between these two people? Would there be a small difference or a large difference? Which of these two people would you like to get to know and become friends with? Would you be able to tell these two people apart in conversation? Which one do you think you would like and trust more? The answers to these questions are clear.

The person with the higher values in a better order of priority will invariably be a better person than the person whose values are in a different order. Your choice of values determines the quality of your character. When you select values such as integrity, love, courage, honesty, excellence or responsibility, and you live your life consistent with those values, every hour of every day, you actually become a superior person.

It is your values that determine the kind of person you really are. Now, here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action. First, think about how you behave, how you choose, whenever you are under pressure.

Remember, it is only what you do, your actions, that tell who you really are. Second, observe how other people around you behave when they are forced to choose. You will only be compatible with people whose values are similar to yours. What are they?

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About the Author: Brian Tracy is a leading authority on personal and business success. As Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, he is the best-selling author of 17 books and over 300 audio and video learning programs. Copyright © 2001 Brian Tracy International. All Rights Reserved.

You've got to see this...

2006-12-22T21:27:00.000-08:00

Woah! If you are serious about commissions and residuals, you have GOT to see this video:
http://payplan.us. You can even start right away if you'd like.

Get the whole story here.
http://www.globalresortsnetwork.com/goodtimes/biz

How to Become a People Person

2006-12-20T15:45:00.000-08:00

by: Antony Mosley
http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/

Have you ever come across a person who is so naturally friendly that they can becomes friends with almost everyone in a room of strangers in no time? We call such a people person, someone so unbelievably nice and charismatic that they can virtually charm anyone at any time.

It's pretty basic; if you know your social skills and make use of them, you will reach self-empowerment. Self-empowerment is making a general overhaul in your life and turning yourself into a happier and more successful person. Anyone can become a people person. You just have to know how to start.

1. Be genuine.

Hypocrisy will just bring you down. Be genuinely nice and interested in people. If they perceive that you are Mr. Hypocrite with selfish intentions, you might as well say goodbye to self-empowerment.

2. Be the greatest listener you can be.

To earn the love and trust of the people around you, listen to their problems and sympathize with them. Do not just hear them out, listen to them with your heart. Make eye contact when the person talks to you. Listen as if every word matters, and it does. Brownie points when they find out that there is a confidante in you.

3. Laugh out loud.

This does not mean that you need to force yourself to laugh at every joke you hear. This means finding humor in things and not being too serious. A person oozing with an awesome sense of humor attracts crowds and eventually, attracts success.

4. Don't forget yourself.

In the process of fluttering around like a social butterfly, you might forget yourself, sometimes allowing others to push you over. It just makes sense that you'd have to love and value yourself to bring out the best in those around you. If you deem yourself respectable and worthy of affection, people will flock to you and not trample on you.

5. Do random acts of kindness.

This doesn't mean you have to do the Warren Buffet and give everything to charity. Little acts of kindness matter the most, and this can be as simple as giving someone a surprise you-take-care card or helping an elderly person cross the street. When we were kindergarten students, we were taught kindness, and we practiced kindness. Now is the time to revive those good deeds and this time, let them stay for good.

6. Contact your old friends.

It is sad the way some friendships end up in a ‘goodbye’, but thanks to technology, you can do something about it. Relive the good old days by flipping through your yearbook and look for those great people that you want to communicate with again. Adding those old friends to your roster of support peers will surely make you feel good all over.

7. Develop your personality.

Are you grouchy, grumpy and generally morose? Whoa, you can't go through life with those qualities. Get rid of the bad traits and habits that perpetually hamper your growth. And really, who wants a grouchy friend anyway?

8. Be confident.

Be able to stride to the other corner of the room and introduce yourself to people with that winning smile of yours. Be confident, not arrogant.

9. Practice self control.

When angry, don't snap at anyone. Never throw a tantrum. Stay calm and collected. Be adult enough to take control of a situation and transform your anger into something more productive and passive. As soon as people learn that your anger goes to volcanic proportions easily, they will automatically alienate you when they have a problem. Conversely, a person that remains calm under stress wins big points from all onlookers.

10. Keep nurturing your relationships.

Relationships with your family, friends and spouse is so precious that you can't afford to neglect it under any circumstances. Go out and have fun with them. Do things together. Happiness will never fly from your side as long as the people who matter the most are close to you. Using people for self-empowerment means becoming a better and more lovable person. It's a win-win situation: the people know they can turn to you anytime, and you know you can turn to them anytime as well.

So there you have it; ten simple steps to becoming a people person. It's not as difficult as most people think. You just have to know where to start.

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About: Antony Mosley is a technical writer and part time sales professional. Visit his sales training blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com. Feel free to bookmark the blog, and redistribute any article you would like, as long as the About area is included in your publication.

How to Map Your Life

2006-12-20T14:52:00.000-08:00

By: Antony Mosley
http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com

Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your life. When considering how to map your life, as with any hiking excursion, you need to define the following details: origin, destination, vehicle, backpack, landmarks, and route.

Origin: Who you are

A life map has a starting point. Your origin is who you are right now. Most people when asked to introduce themselves would say, “Hi, I’m Jean and I am a 17-year old, senior high school student.” It does not tell you about who Jean is; it only tells you her present preoccupation. To gain insights about yourself, you need to look closely at your beliefs, values, and principles aside from your economic, professional, cultural, and civil status.

Moreover, you can also reflect on your experiences to give you insights on your good and not-so-good traits, skills, knowledge, strengths, and weaknesses. Upon introspection, Jean realized that she was highly motivated, generous, service-oriented, but impatient. Her inclination was in the biological-medical field. Furthermore, she believed that life must serve a purpose, and that wars were destructive to human dignity.

Destination: A vision of who you want to be

“Who do I want to be?” This is your vision. Now it is important that you know yourself so that you would have a clearer idea of who you want to be; and the things you want to change whether they are attitudes, habits, or points of view. If you hardly know yourself, then your vision and targets for the future would also be unclear.

Your destination should cover all aspects of your being: the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. Continuing Jean’s story, after she defined her beliefs, values, and principles in life, she decided that she wanted to have a life dedicated in serving her fellowmen. The exact same criteria is needed for a person wanting to plan for wealth. Without addressing all aspects of your being, reaching your destination will become more complex.

Vehicle: Your Mission

A vehicle is the means by which you can reach your destination. It can be analogized to your mission or vocation in life. To a great extent, your mission would depend on what you know about yourself.

Based on Jean’s self-assessment, she decided that she was suited to become a doctor, and that she wanted to become one. Her chosen vocation was a medical doctor. Describing her vision-mission fully: it was to live a life dedicated to serving her fellowmen as a doctor in conflict areas.

Travel Bag: Your knowledge, skills, and attitude

Food, drinks, medicines, and other traveling necessities are contained in a bag. Applying this concept to your life map, you also bring with you certain knowledge, skills, and attitudes. These determine your competence and help you in attaining your vision. Given such, there is a need for you to assess what knowledge, skills, and attitudes you have at present and what you need to gain along the way.

This two-fold assessment will give you insights on your landmarks or measures of success. Jean realized that she needed to gain professional knowledge and skills on medicine so that she could become a doctor. She knew that she was a bit impatient with people so she realized that this was something she wanted to change.

Landmarks and Route: Smart objectives

Landmarks confirm if you are on the right track while the route determines the travel time. Thus, in planning out your life, you also need to have landmarks and a route. These landmarks are your measures of success.

These measures must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound. Thus you cannot set two major landmarks such as earning a master’s degree and a doctorate degree within a period of three years, since the minimum number of years to complete a master’s degree is two years.

Going back to Jean as an example, she identified the following landmarks in her life map: completing a bachelor’s degree in biology by the age of 21; completing medicine by the age of 27; earning her specialization in infectious diseases by the age of 30; getting deployed in local public hospitals of their town by the age of 32; and serving as doctor in war-torn areas by the age of 35.

Anticipate Turns, Detours, and Potholes

The purpose of your life map is to minimize hasty and spur-of-the-moment decisions that can make you lose your way. But oftentimes our plans are modified along the way due to some inconveniences, delays, and other situations beyond our control. Like in any path, there are turns, detours, and potholes; thus we must anticipate them and adjust accordingly.

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About the Author: Antony Mosley is a technical writer and part time sales professional with the Global Resorts Network. Visit his sales training blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/. Feel free to bookmark the blog, and redistribute any article you would like, as long as the About area is included in your publication.

How to Become a Man of Genius

2006-12-20T13:00:00.000-08:00

By: Antony Mosley
http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com

No, not one of the Men of Genius in the Bud Light commercials (although I like them very much). I want you to become a man, woman or child of genius by taking a brief look at your true capacity for creativity. You see, many have the misconception that only a select few are able to unleash a steady flow of creative and genius ideas. That is not true at all.

Creativity is very much like a muscle that needs to be exercised in order to consistently produce great results. If you don't practice harnessing creative thinking, this skill will atrophy into inexistence. Continue working on it, and this skill will soon come to you in a snap. Of course, this applies to women and children, too.

So would you like to know how to unleash your creative thinking? Well, the first thing is to become a human leech. No, I’m not talking about just sucking the blood out of every living thing around. I’m saying that you should take in as much knowledge and learning as possible. Read everything available; good news as well as bad news, self improvement, science, and poetry just to name a few.

Keep your mind open to the infinite possibilities of the universe. The more you know, the more you'll want to know, and the more your faculty of wonder will be exercised. Prepare to be amazed at little facts that add more and more bits of color to your life.

Focus on a creative activity everyday. Yes, it's an effort. Even doodling is a creative activity. Don't let anything hinder you. Mindlessness may be a creative activity, but for people who are just starting out to unleash a little bit of creative thinking in their lives, it is helpful and encouraging to have concrete evidence, that, "hey, what I'm doing is getting somewhere."

So why don't you try it? Practice drawing for a couple of minutes each day. Bring out your old camera and start snapping photos like crazy. Keep a journal and make a point to write in it regularly.

Another cool idea is to write by describing something with your five senses. Try to avoid vague adjectives like "marvelous," "amazing," and "delicious." Before you know it, you'll have built yourself a tiny portfolio, and you'll be amazed at the growth you've undertaken after amassing all those works of art. Who knows, you might actually take to liking those things you do everyday. Pretty soon those things will become a part of you and you'll be addicted to these creative exercises.

Think out of the box -- or don't. Sometimes, constraints are actually a good thing. Limitations discipline you to work within your means. It enables you to be more resourceful. Creative freedom is great, but limitations enforce discipline.

Try something new every day and let your experiences broaden your perspective. Explore a new district in your neighborhood. Spend an afternoon in a museum to which you've never been before. Chat with someone on the bus. Open up to the people around you. As you thrust yourself out of your comfort zone more and more each day, your sense of adventure grows and so does your zest for life.

Think about it: When was the last time you did something for the first time? If it's been a while, you've been missing out on a whole lot of experiences that could have added to your growth, emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Why not try something new today? Not only will you learn, but you will also have plenty of stories to share, enabling you to practice your storytelling skills and making you the life of the party.

Embrace insanity. No, not to the point of practically admitting yourself to the mental ward. As John Russell once said, "Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting." Exactly! Every creative thought was once deemed insanity by other "normal" people at one time or another. Fortunately, that didn't stop the creative geniuses from standing by their ideas. The thing is, sanity or being normal confines people to think... well, normally. Within limits, creativity is essentially breaking through barriers.

I'm not saying that you should develop a creative personality that might go haywire. A good example of a creative personality would be James Joyce, who wrote "Dubliners" with beetle juice for an intense fear of ink, or Albert Einstein, who thought his cat was a spy sent by his rival (or in thinking creatively in this case, the term could probably be "arch nemesis.")

And of course, one of my favorite creative thinking examples is the Bud Light Real Men of Geniusseries of commercials. It's important to have fun with your creativity, and that your creativity not detach you from the real world completely. In fact, you can speed up your creative juices by spending more time with people that are interested in self improvement and creative thinking.

I hope this article has inspired you to start thinking creatively. If you follow these steps, pretty soon you'll be living a life full of interesting adventures. Unleashing your creative thinking will bring about a new zest for living.
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About the Author: Antony Mosley is a technical writer and part time sales professional. Visit his sales training blog at http://professionalsales411.blogspot.com/. Feel free to bookmark the blog, and redistribute any article you would like, as long as the About area and links are included in your publication.

2006-12-19T20:14:00.000-08:00

Be a Doctor of Selling

By: Brian Tracy

Top sales professionals see themselves as "Doctors of Selling." They see themselves as professionals, well educated, acting in their "patient's" best interest, and bound by a high code of ethics. The medical process is the same everywhere. Whenever you go to any doctor, of any kind, for any condition, he will follow the three part sequence of examination, diagnosis and prescription.

Just as a medical professional would never think of treating you without following these three steps in order, you as a doctor of selling, would never allow a customer to force you to sell without your going through your three stages as well. This is as applicable to selling magazines door-to-door as it is to selling oil tankers to Exxon. In the examination phase, you ask excellent questions, carefully prepared, in sequence, which are geared to give you a thorough knowledge of the patient's condition, or the customer's situation.

The second phase is that of diagnosis. In the diagnosis with a customer, you would repeat back the results of your examination and double check to be sure that the symptoms that you had detected were the real symptoms being experienced by the patient. You would ask additional questions to confirm and corroborate. You and the patient would mutually agree that this diagnosis seems to be an accurate description of the condition or problem.

Once this mutual agreement has been reached, that a treatable condition exists and that you have identified it accurately, you can move on to phase three. This is the prescription phase, where you show the patient (customer) that your product or service is the best available treatment, taking all the factors of the patient's situation into consideration for the ailment that you have diagnosed. You show that, on balance, what you are suggesting is the best of all possible solutions. Professionals who sell in the way that doctors treat patients find that their sales activities proceed far more smoothly and result in better sales in less time.

Now, here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action. First, take the time to do a thorough examination by asking excellent questions and by listening carefully to the answers. Second, repeat back and check your diagnosis with the customer so that you both agree on the need or problem — before you recommend a solution.

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About Brian Tracy: Brian Tracy is a leading authority on personal and business success. As Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, he is the best-selling author of 17 books and over 300 audio and video learning programs. Copyright © 2001 Brian Tracy International. All Rights Reserved.