Thursday, January 24, 2008
New Global Resorts Network Lead Source
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.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
How to Succeed as a Global Resorts Network Affiliate
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!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Making Your Resource Box Work
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
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Joe Gibbs Resigns as Coach of Washington Redskins
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/
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/
Monday, December 24, 2007
Global Resorts Network Frequently Asked Questions
You know you have them. Just click on Global Resorts Network to access our F.A.Q.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
The Busy Home Based Business Opportunity Season Is Here
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!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
New GRN Distributor from Sunny SA
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!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Internet Infomercials
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
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Home Based Franchise Opportunity
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/
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/
Monday, November 12, 2007
GRN Fast Start Instructions Update
I've updated the Fast Start instructions for recruiting top sales professionals. Take a look: Getting Started with GRN
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Person to Person Lending
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!
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!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Vacation in Hawaii!! - GRN Affiliate Update
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Friday, October 19, 2007
How to Become a Sales Superstar
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
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Considering an Online Business?
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.
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.
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