2,175 Leads in One Year

Wouldn't you like to have that many leads literally knocking down your door to join what you have to offer?

Anyone with the right mind would love to attract that many interested prospects. But, in a sea of controversy and skepticism, how can anyone stay focused and pull in those kind of numbers?

As Earl Nightingale once said, "All you have to do is know where you're going. The answers will come to you of their own accord." What Earl is saying here is stay focused on your destination and the results will follow. Well, generating over 2,000 leads per year has everything to do with knowing where you are as if you've already seen the results.

When I first pursued generating leads it was a learning curve. I started from very little. But that very little thing, "determination" kept me focused on the end goal. Once you have the determination to succeed and you stay on the track of reaching your goal, creating interesting leads is a given.

As Earl had mentioned, "...the answers will come to you of their own accord." So many people are looking for the immediate answer rather than working on the task at hand, "generating leads", that people get distracted from achieving their goals or finding the answers. This is why knowing where you will end is vital to your success.

What needs to happen to ensure you are pulling in leads is that you are doing the things which will allow you to fulfill that goal. In today's market, that means providing value to two types of people. The first one is someone who is in the market for which you are in. Either it's attracting "home business seekers" or "consumers of your products". The second type is someone currently in the market. A knowledgeable lead who already knows about your home business building techniques or products.

When you provide value to those two types of leads, you are fulfilling one aspect of how you can generate thousands upon thousands of leads on an annual basis. Now at first, there will be a learning curve. A rather big learning curve. That learning curve will consist of effective marketing, training, education in your business or product, and effective recruiting. These are only touching the surface, nevertheless, they demonstrate when you become a reputable source and begin sharing that information, attracting leads will follow.

If there is any doubt in your mind right now, then what you need to do is curb that doubt. All of us successful network marketers know this. If there is doubt, it will show. In that case, you'll never get the opportunity to generate any lead, period.

So right now, start with providing value to your target market. And be sure you are continuously educating yourself on your business or product. Otherwise, you're like a doctor without his/her doctorate who subscribes medicine. No one trusts that.

Build the trust of which you desire and you'll have an unlimited number of interested leads pursuing you.

Your thoughts

What kind of "provided value" do you think will pull in the most leads to anyone's business? What are some of the techniques you've used in your business? Please feel free to share your take on this topic by replying to this blog post here.

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Jerome Ratliff
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What's The One Thing To Move YOU Forward

Have you ever wondered, "What's the one thing I can do to move my business forward?"

Do you know what the answer is?

No one thing by itself will move your business forward. As irritating as that may seem, let me explain and I'm sure you've heard of the phrase...


"It's the little things that matter"

What's The One Thing To Move You Forward

In Jeff Olson's book The Slight Edge, he best describes the little things as...

Imagine you have this large spin wheel which weighs a few tons and you have to turn it around one revolution by yourself. And, once you begin to move it just moves a few inches. You continue to push on, and it moves a few more inches. The next, it moves a whole foot. The next move pushes it 90 degrees. And, before you know it, you have turned the spin wheel one revolution.

Which push do you think made the difference in making the one revolution turn? The first one, the second, or the last? Well, there is no particular push that made a difference. It's all of them that mattered.

Each and every push that turned it just the slightest amount, led to one full revolution. With your business it is the same thing. Everyday you are doing the little things, which may seem insignificant. But, with the power of compounding effort, those continuous small tasks lead to success.

So, if you are still wondering, "But, what can I do?" Here it is... Do everything, every single day of that which will contribute to moving your business forward. For the networkers, that means contacting prospects day in and day out, even though each one may not turn into a distributor. Those efforts will not go unrecognized and they will eventually lead to success.

So, keep on keeping on.

Your thoughts

Why do you think most people are looking for that one thing that will get them over the hump? Do you think it is the lack of understanding that each and every little thing matters? Please feel free to share your take on this topic and what you've found to be helpful in moving your business forward, by replying to this blog post here.

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Jerome Ratliff
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Missing One Task Can Jeopardize Your Results

Have you ever pushed off something you knew you should have done in your home business? I'm sure you have at some point in your life, we all have.

What if you knew by choosing not to do that task for that time can actually hurt your long-term results? Sure, missing one task, once in a great moon, will not hold you back, initially. However, if you tend to frequently push off things day in and day out, you're jeopardizing your results, short-term and long-term.

Missing One Task Can Jeopardize Your Results

The reason is, thanks to our old friend Earl Nightingale's definition of success, "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal" which means you're doing tasks each and every day and while carrying those out, you're working on reaching success. This we know, will provide one's home business with ideal results. But, if you tend to push off your tasks, you're not progressively working towards success. That's why taking consistent daily action is the main component in reaching success and why you should always be in motion.

If you tend to stay at rest, then you also will be. Because choosing to stay at rest will not initially hurt you, most don't see any harm in missing that "one" task. Unfortunately, it will hurt you over time. But, if you tend be in motion, then you will be progressively working on reaching success.

Remember, if you choose to consistently miss one "very important" task, it can jeopardize your results. You choose what you want to do or what you not want to do, and the results will speak for themselves.

Your thoughts

Why do you think so many feel it's okay to miss a few tasks here and there? Do you think people are purposely jeopardizing their results? Please feel free to share your take on this topic and what you've found to be helpful in overcoming this bad habit, by replying to this blog post here.

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Jerome Ratliff
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The Surprising Truth Behind Success

Today's post is a motivational piece to get you moving in the direction of your goals.

Have you ever found yourself searching for the secret to success?

I would not be surprised if you have. In fact, most have, until they figure out the 'secret' for them is different for everyone else. In a recent article I wrote, Filling the Shoes of Success, I dive right into the root reasoning behind success. And, no matter how many people tell you they can provide you the quickest road to success, the truth is "They Can't!"

The Surprising Truth Behind Success
No matter what business or profession you are in, here's the simple truth behind success and why no one can ensure you the quickest road to success.

"Success is about YOU constantly taking action to move YOU forward in your business and/or profession."

It sounds so simple, but is it really. Well, at first it's not simple at all because it has everything to do with your mindset and that shift which will move you in the right direction. However, once that is realized, this is where it gets really simple.

It's just like learning anything else that's new to you. It starts of being difficult, then turns out to be no big deal.

Don't let people convince you there is a secret path to success. Because for you, it just won't exist. You'll have to find it out for yourself. When you do figure it out, it'll be the greatest feeling you'll ever experience.

Your thoughts

How do you feel when you hear these guarantees made? Are you suckered into wanting to hear more? What are some tactics you've used to attract successful people? Please feel free to share your take on success and some of the techniques you've personally used by replying to this blog post here.

Dedicated to your Success,


Jerome Ratliff
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Believing vs. Selling

Do you consider yourself a salesperson within your MLM business or a believer?

Recently I've been hearing more and more rejections from people regarding the, "I'm not a salesperson though?" Let's face it, it's a huge concern with many who are considering network marketing. I believe it comes from the understanding that they must sell in order to make money.

Well, it's far from that!

Sure, when you make that connection with someone and they are truly interested in what you have so that they are ready to make a purchase, does mean you're making a sale. But, it doesn't mean that you are salesperson. FAR FROM IT!!!

Being a salesperson has certainly changed over the years where it use to require a pushy approach to get something sold. Where as today, believing in what you have and what it can do for them is much more preferred.

Here's the difference of selling and believing when it comes to the approach to making a sale.

Selling in the MLM world is the process by which someone agrees to purchase something from you in exchange for money.

Believing in the MLM world is the process by which someone believes in what you have will provide a significant feeling when the purchase has been made.

The two are definitely different, however, both methods work when it comes to making a sale. But, when the 'believing' approach is taken, there's a lot more one on one involvement showing them the value in what you have which is ultimately leading to a sell. What's interesting is more and more salespeople are taking the 'believing' approach. It's a comforting process for the purchaser and the seller.

Most buyers would prefer it to be their idea they made a purchase rather than them feeling like they were just sold something. That's just the way it is and that's why I take the 'believing' approach when it comes to making a sale with my customers.

Your thoughts

How do you feel about the making the sale process? Have you found it to be easier by not being so pushy and instead let the person feel it's the right time for them to buy? Please feel free to share your take on the selling process and some of the techniques you have used that provided you successful results by replying to this blog post here.

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Jerome Ratliff
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