When I met Lou DeCaprio a couple years back I was moved to tears. I was in a training to learn how to grow my network marketing business. I was at the edge of my seat as this man taught us about needing to think big and having written goals. Many of us want more in our lives, but we never put these ideas onto paper and so we keep wishing and thinking...and not doing. Lou spoke to us as if he was having a personal conversation...as if he really cared to see us all successful.
Lou shared an incredible story about his friend who he personally helped to realize her goals and desires in life and watch them all come true. I cried...Of course I did not know this woman, but I could relate to her story of wanting something so bad and this man taking the time to walk her through her future, only to see them all come true. I thought if we could only have more people like Lou. In fact, his goal was to teach everyone to understand the importance of goal setting so that we all could experience the joy of helping others get to where they want to be in life just like he was doing now for us.
It is no surprise that Lou DeCaprio was able to impress the likes, of Jerry Schraeger, Donald Trump's personal friend and attorney for over 35 years. I am sure what Jerry saw in Lou is the same person I saw almost 2 years ago. And it is because of his integrity and sincerity that Jerry took the initiative to coordinate a meeting with Donald Trump. I am certain Donald Trump saw the incredible vision and potential in Lou and his business partners, Todd and Scott Stanwood...otherwise I don't think this partnership with Donald Trump would have ever taken place, regardless of how fantastic our products. The meeting which took over 30 minutes with Mr. Trump would have been over in less than 5minutes and I am certain all three gentlemen would have been fired!
When you listen to Lou DeCaprio, people listen and become capitivated by his warmth, generosity and incredible vision! Lou DeCaprio is in Florida now to share the incredible Trump Network business opportunity. Whether you are currently involved in a network marketing business now or are not, you want to see what is about to unfold before this company officially launches in Miami, Florida with Donald Trump as the keynote speaker.
Schedule of events coming to Florida starting November 3rd:
When: Tuesday, November 3rd — Special MeetingXchange 7:00 PM — Registration 7:30 PM — Business Presentation
Where: Sheraton Ft Lauderdale Airport 1825 Griffin Road Dania, FL 33004
Please call (978) 828-9592 to reserve a seat!
When: Wednesday, November 4th —Special MeetingXchange 7:00 PM — Registration 7:30 PM — Business Presentation
Where: Sheraton Hotel Downtown Orlando 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard Orlando, FL 32804 Please call (978) 828-9592 to reserve a seat!
When: Thursday, November 5th — Special MeetingXchange 7:00 PM — Registration 7:30 PM — Business Presentation
Where: Quorum Hotel 700 N Westshore Boulevard Tampa, FL
Please call (978) 828-9592 to reserve a seat!
Sometimes the Choice to Participate in Network Marketing is Not Your Choice!
We all do things for different reasons. Most of us get in a comfort zone and continue to do the things in our lives simply because it becomes what we know how to do. Maybe it doesn't produce a whole lot of income, or maybe it does. Maybe our children or family deserve more from us, but we just continue to do what we know how to do. Why do we do this when we know our kids deserve more, our family deserves more and most importantly you deserve more?
When something becomes so comfortable that we become afraid to change the way we do things, we stop growing. Did you ever notice if you take a class or 2 day seminar, the people for the most part return to their same seat, like it was assigned to them. It's just human nature to want routine and be comforted by the predictability.
My husband and I at a very critical time in our lives realized we had no choice but to totally go outside of our comfort zone. It took him being let go from a very high paying, very comfortable job to realize that if he continues to rely on his job for his future, that he would be left at the mercy of his employer and whether they determined him valuable. For me, I saw the lack of predictability in the economy and was tired of wondering if my real estate gig was going to bring another commission check. But did you notice the wealthy...the extreme wealthy do not have jobs?
My husband made a clear decision to participate in Donald Trump's new business venture in network marketing and saw a vision of being incredibly successful. If you've ever been part of network marketing, it takes time and dedication and clear vision. Anything worth while has ups and downs. But he did not let this slow him down. Working full time jobs, being real estate investors, being parents to 2 young kids and foster parents, he just kept pursuing this goal. Many people quit which is why they don't see the success.
The one thing that becomes incredibly important in this business is the willingness to see beyond the day to day and clearly see your driving force to keep you on track. For me, I want a life free from compromising my children's potential. I want to know that I can provide the best opportunities for my kids. And these decisions of what to allow my kids to participate in not be dictated by the money I don't have...I want to go on many vacations to different countries and expose my kids to the multitudes of cultures.
For my husband...he said his drive and motivation was his children. It wasn't. He's a great father and has lots of goals as a family but for him it was much more than that. Whenever I asked him his "why" he simply would pause and wouldn't be able to find the words. Until one weekend we happened to be at seminar, a Trump University Wealth Investment seminar, and the instructor was telling a story of man who was finally able to get a mercedes for his "girls". My husband started getting really uncomfortable in his seat. He was crying...This is a man who has never cried in my presence, nor privately.
We got up and I asked him what he thought the tears were about? All he could muster up was he didn't know...until the ride home that evening. All along it was not about his "girls", it was about his parents. You see the story of the man sitting in the back seat of the new car wondering if his daughters would be "proud", sparked thoughts of his parents, not his kids.
My husband comes from a blue collar city, just outside of Boston, and everybody grows up with a chip on their shoulder. I'm not too sure what this means...maybe they all wished they had more...or better...My husband was no different, but he had parents who saw the potential in their son and found someway to enroll him into a private high school outside of this town. I don't believe they knew what a profound effect this would have on his life. They were just doing what they thought was necessary at the time. Now, my husband did not do too well in college because he just partied his way right out. But this very action that his parents took, opened up his world, and showed him his true potential, and what life could be like beyond his city.
My husband's father works as an office manager for an oil company. He has done this job all his life. And he will continue to work this job until he no longer is able to...His wife is ill and will never be well. He has no real retirement options. He is no different from so many people his age working these kinds of jobs. However, I think like many people he is waiting for this "day" to retire to receive what he is due. But what he won't realize is there won't be enough there to support his ailing wife and him to live if he stops working. So why did my husband cry? By the way he continues to cry when he thinks of his parent's reality...
Why does my husband work so hard at his job, recognize the opportunity in the Trump Network and remain so committed to the growth of this company and everyone who joins us on our team...because he knows this will help to get his father out of his job. You see he wants to give back what his parents gave him so many years ago. He wants to show them a world beyond what they experience everyday...that there are possibilities. He wants to make them proud!
So one day, it will be my husband in the back seat of a new car, a car that he will be buying for his parents, as a gift to show his gratitude for opening up his world and making life possible beyond their limits.
Join us on this wonderful journey and discover what drives you, and what you are capable of accomplishing if you open your mind and allow and welcome the change that comes with any worth while endeavor!
Check out our website
When something becomes so comfortable that we become afraid to change the way we do things, we stop growing. Did you ever notice if you take a class or 2 day seminar, the people for the most part return to their same seat, like it was assigned to them. It's just human nature to want routine and be comforted by the predictability.
My husband and I at a very critical time in our lives realized we had no choice but to totally go outside of our comfort zone. It took him being let go from a very high paying, very comfortable job to realize that if he continues to rely on his job for his future, that he would be left at the mercy of his employer and whether they determined him valuable. For me, I saw the lack of predictability in the economy and was tired of wondering if my real estate gig was going to bring another commission check. But did you notice the wealthy...the extreme wealthy do not have jobs?
My husband made a clear decision to participate in Donald Trump's new business venture in network marketing and saw a vision of being incredibly successful. If you've ever been part of network marketing, it takes time and dedication and clear vision. Anything worth while has ups and downs. But he did not let this slow him down. Working full time jobs, being real estate investors, being parents to 2 young kids and foster parents, he just kept pursuing this goal. Many people quit which is why they don't see the success.
The one thing that becomes incredibly important in this business is the willingness to see beyond the day to day and clearly see your driving force to keep you on track. For me, I want a life free from compromising my children's potential. I want to know that I can provide the best opportunities for my kids. And these decisions of what to allow my kids to participate in not be dictated by the money I don't have...I want to go on many vacations to different countries and expose my kids to the multitudes of cultures.
For my husband...he said his drive and motivation was his children. It wasn't. He's a great father and has lots of goals as a family but for him it was much more than that. Whenever I asked him his "why" he simply would pause and wouldn't be able to find the words. Until one weekend we happened to be at seminar, a Trump University Wealth Investment seminar, and the instructor was telling a story of man who was finally able to get a mercedes for his "girls". My husband started getting really uncomfortable in his seat. He was crying...This is a man who has never cried in my presence, nor privately.
We got up and I asked him what he thought the tears were about? All he could muster up was he didn't know...until the ride home that evening. All along it was not about his "girls", it was about his parents. You see the story of the man sitting in the back seat of the new car wondering if his daughters would be "proud", sparked thoughts of his parents, not his kids.
My husband comes from a blue collar city, just outside of Boston, and everybody grows up with a chip on their shoulder. I'm not too sure what this means...maybe they all wished they had more...or better...My husband was no different, but he had parents who saw the potential in their son and found someway to enroll him into a private high school outside of this town. I don't believe they knew what a profound effect this would have on his life. They were just doing what they thought was necessary at the time. Now, my husband did not do too well in college because he just partied his way right out. But this very action that his parents took, opened up his world, and showed him his true potential, and what life could be like beyond his city.
My husband's father works as an office manager for an oil company. He has done this job all his life. And he will continue to work this job until he no longer is able to...His wife is ill and will never be well. He has no real retirement options. He is no different from so many people his age working these kinds of jobs. However, I think like many people he is waiting for this "day" to retire to receive what he is due. But what he won't realize is there won't be enough there to support his ailing wife and him to live if he stops working. So why did my husband cry? By the way he continues to cry when he thinks of his parent's reality...
Why does my husband work so hard at his job, recognize the opportunity in the Trump Network and remain so committed to the growth of this company and everyone who joins us on our team...because he knows this will help to get his father out of his job. You see he wants to give back what his parents gave him so many years ago. He wants to show them a world beyond what they experience everyday...that there are possibilities. He wants to make them proud!
So one day, it will be my husband in the back seat of a new car, a car that he will be buying for his parents, as a gift to show his gratitude for opening up his world and making life possible beyond their limits.
Join us on this wonderful journey and discover what drives you, and what you are capable of accomplishing if you open your mind and allow and welcome the change that comes with any worth while endeavor!
Check out our website
What I Learned Through Trump University!
I recently went to a 3 day real estate investment seminar through Trump University. My husband was skeptical because he already had a few investment deals under his belt. I told him right now is a great market and I want to know more about the investing.
You would think because I am real estate broker I should know this information. He did too. Why would I choose to go to a real estate seminar when I am in the business. You see in real estate school we learn how to pass our exam. In the real estate business we learn how to fill out contracts. We don't learn how to prospect and find our customers, sellers and buyers, nor do we learn the art of networking. We also don't learn how to engage our customers and get them to come to terms on deals.
I wasn't attending the seminar to become a better realtor. I wanted to go because I wanted to become a smarter investor. I was also curious to find out what Donald Trump was teaching, or at least promoting through his hand selected University Coaches. What I discovered was amazing!
I sat in the informational seminar and listened to this man who had become a self proclaimed millionaire and through his successes had become alligned with one of the most successful real estate moguls of our time, Donald Trump. He wasn't a polished person. In fact, he was the opposite. He spoke right to you. I swear he stared me right in the eyes and said, "You are stupid to not take advantage of this market." He came from nothing and built a huge business investing. Therefore, excuses of why we couldn't do what he did would not be tolerated.
I stood up and walked to the corner of the room and called my husband and told him we had to take this 3 day course. Of course his statement before I came to this informational meeting was that we weren't going to buy anything. Here I was calling my husband and telling him we had to find a way. My husband asked what is it that they were going to teach. I told him I didn't know and didn't care because I wanted to learn from this guy! I think this is exactly what I said.
So there we were at the 3 day seminar that cost us $1500, a bit skeptical and wondering if we were going to get our money's worth. Our children were committed to our in-laws for the entire weekend. And our dog, was kenneled. All I knew at this time is that I wanted to find a different way of doing business, and I wanted to find a way out of this recession and take control of our financial future. I also knew I wanted to learn from successful people. Who best to learn from, than a person hand selected by Donald Trump, and a person who tolerated no excuses.
During the first half of the day, I know my husband was thinking, "What am I going to learn that I don't already know." But by the second part of the first day he was settled in his chair wanting more. But then his face became tight and almost angry. He returned the next day with me and he looked like a man who was completely distressed as he sat there proficiently taking notes on every word. I asked him what that was all about?
You see, with all that we knew about the real estate market and about the need to diversify, we weren't doing things the right way because we did not have the mentors and people to guide us in this business. We learned that the timing for investing was now, and that this window would not last forever. It became very clear to my husband that if we did not take action now, his parents would suffer because they had no retirement strategy. His parents would be working until he basically could no longer...if we did not figure out a plan to change this.
We also learned a very important technique that they shared that I did not know and many people in my industry do not know...no money down investment opportunities. I thought it took money to make money. Suddenly, many of my colleagues wanted to know what I was doing and how they could get in on it.
There are so many ways to develop residual income, some that require a lot of money, but others that require very little to no money. It's become very clear to me during this recession that we have to develop as many legs of residual income as possible. No one teaches you to prepare for these times. We go to school and learn how to pick a career that fits into the mold of society. However the wealthiest people did not become wealthy because they selected any of those specific professional boxes...This is what is becoming very clear to me, unfortunately the reality struck me during this heavy time.
Nevertheless, I am making a conscious decision to opt out of this recession and not to lay down. If you open your mind, take a leap of faith and surround yourself with more successful people, it's amazing how success finds you!
You see the only difference between people who succeed in life and people who don't is success happens to people who put what they learn to action.
You would think because I am real estate broker I should know this information. He did too. Why would I choose to go to a real estate seminar when I am in the business. You see in real estate school we learn how to pass our exam. In the real estate business we learn how to fill out contracts. We don't learn how to prospect and find our customers, sellers and buyers, nor do we learn the art of networking. We also don't learn how to engage our customers and get them to come to terms on deals.
I wasn't attending the seminar to become a better realtor. I wanted to go because I wanted to become a smarter investor. I was also curious to find out what Donald Trump was teaching, or at least promoting through his hand selected University Coaches. What I discovered was amazing!
I sat in the informational seminar and listened to this man who had become a self proclaimed millionaire and through his successes had become alligned with one of the most successful real estate moguls of our time, Donald Trump. He wasn't a polished person. In fact, he was the opposite. He spoke right to you. I swear he stared me right in the eyes and said, "You are stupid to not take advantage of this market." He came from nothing and built a huge business investing. Therefore, excuses of why we couldn't do what he did would not be tolerated.
I stood up and walked to the corner of the room and called my husband and told him we had to take this 3 day course. Of course his statement before I came to this informational meeting was that we weren't going to buy anything. Here I was calling my husband and telling him we had to find a way. My husband asked what is it that they were going to teach. I told him I didn't know and didn't care because I wanted to learn from this guy! I think this is exactly what I said.
So there we were at the 3 day seminar that cost us $1500, a bit skeptical and wondering if we were going to get our money's worth. Our children were committed to our in-laws for the entire weekend. And our dog, was kenneled. All I knew at this time is that I wanted to find a different way of doing business, and I wanted to find a way out of this recession and take control of our financial future. I also knew I wanted to learn from successful people. Who best to learn from, than a person hand selected by Donald Trump, and a person who tolerated no excuses.
During the first half of the day, I know my husband was thinking, "What am I going to learn that I don't already know." But by the second part of the first day he was settled in his chair wanting more. But then his face became tight and almost angry. He returned the next day with me and he looked like a man who was completely distressed as he sat there proficiently taking notes on every word. I asked him what that was all about?
You see, with all that we knew about the real estate market and about the need to diversify, we weren't doing things the right way because we did not have the mentors and people to guide us in this business. We learned that the timing for investing was now, and that this window would not last forever. It became very clear to my husband that if we did not take action now, his parents would suffer because they had no retirement strategy. His parents would be working until he basically could no longer...if we did not figure out a plan to change this.
We also learned a very important technique that they shared that I did not know and many people in my industry do not know...no money down investment opportunities. I thought it took money to make money. Suddenly, many of my colleagues wanted to know what I was doing and how they could get in on it.
There are so many ways to develop residual income, some that require a lot of money, but others that require very little to no money. It's become very clear to me during this recession that we have to develop as many legs of residual income as possible. No one teaches you to prepare for these times. We go to school and learn how to pick a career that fits into the mold of society. However the wealthiest people did not become wealthy because they selected any of those specific professional boxes...This is what is becoming very clear to me, unfortunately the reality struck me during this heavy time.
Nevertheless, I am making a conscious decision to opt out of this recession and not to lay down. If you open your mind, take a leap of faith and surround yourself with more successful people, it's amazing how success finds you!
You see the only difference between people who succeed in life and people who don't is success happens to people who put what they learn to action.
How Do You Generate Leads to Grow Your Business!
I have been trying the tried and "true" way to build a network marketing business using the systems that have been taught in all companies and while I thought I had the skills to build a thriving business, I wasn't having as much success as I wanted or planned to have at this point. Until I learned about Magnetic Sponsoring Online
You see I had become frustrated, and the closest target was my husband, unfortunately for him to be married to me. But my husband kept on saying it would come. He is such a believer, which is great because I could have had what some people have, a doubter of this industry. I would say to my husband that there has to be a better more efficient way. I am not about recreating the wheel and I thrive on learning from others. But what was interesting as I looked around at our upline, which includes the top income earners, is that none were utilizing the internet. And yet our industry thrives on this direct selling and direct shipping via the internet.
Then we had a surge of new leaders come in and they did things differently. They included industry leaders of 30+ years and they did business well not the same tried and "true" way. They were bringing in the 1000s, and all within a short time. Of course, people in the business prior to all the newcomers were quite resentful. How did they do this? As I began to take a look around, there was one distinct difference. Right or wrong they were marketing differently. They were marketing online. And, through this very strategy taught by Mike Dillard
What was this difference? They were accessing the internet. But how did these people build a network of people in their business? Where did they get their leads from? They didn't know everyone that came into their business. They certainly weren't doing the one on one and prospecting face to face every single day, like I was.
These new industry leaders were people who understood the changing ways of this industry and had changed their strategies to improve their prospecting tools. They learned to improve the flow of information to the many. They learned to make this a business beyond their opportunity. They learned how to prospect and drive people to them? This was key. How do you drive business to you? And, how much? Right? Because that's what we all want to know.
Can you imagine leads coming to you versus the traditional method of contacting your warm market and your cold market? Just thinking about doing this makes me want to gag! Oh but I have done it all.
Then one day in my quest for more information...you see I am always seeking out information and education. This is a good thing because we need to constantly grow and keep an open mind. I'm glad I did. I came across this incredible resource of information which I want to share with you because it helped my perspective. More importantly, I began to develop a method to capture leads and generate income!
Learn how to develop leads on a budget!
You see I had become frustrated, and the closest target was my husband, unfortunately for him to be married to me. But my husband kept on saying it would come. He is such a believer, which is great because I could have had what some people have, a doubter of this industry. I would say to my husband that there has to be a better more efficient way. I am not about recreating the wheel and I thrive on learning from others. But what was interesting as I looked around at our upline, which includes the top income earners, is that none were utilizing the internet. And yet our industry thrives on this direct selling and direct shipping via the internet.
Then we had a surge of new leaders come in and they did things differently. They included industry leaders of 30+ years and they did business well not the same tried and "true" way. They were bringing in the 1000s, and all within a short time. Of course, people in the business prior to all the newcomers were quite resentful. How did they do this? As I began to take a look around, there was one distinct difference. Right or wrong they were marketing differently. They were marketing online. And, through this very strategy taught by Mike Dillard
What was this difference? They were accessing the internet. But how did these people build a network of people in their business? Where did they get their leads from? They didn't know everyone that came into their business. They certainly weren't doing the one on one and prospecting face to face every single day, like I was.
These new industry leaders were people who understood the changing ways of this industry and had changed their strategies to improve their prospecting tools. They learned to improve the flow of information to the many. They learned to make this a business beyond their opportunity. They learned how to prospect and drive people to them? This was key. How do you drive business to you? And, how much? Right? Because that's what we all want to know.
Can you imagine leads coming to you versus the traditional method of contacting your warm market and your cold market? Just thinking about doing this makes me want to gag! Oh but I have done it all.
Then one day in my quest for more information...you see I am always seeking out information and education. This is a good thing because we need to constantly grow and keep an open mind. I'm glad I did. I came across this incredible resource of information which I want to share with you because it helped my perspective. More importantly, I began to develop a method to capture leads and generate income!
Learn how to develop leads on a budget!
Tired Of The Old School Network Marketing Techniques?
Are you tired of the old school network marketing techniques? You know the 3 foot rule, hanging flyers, bugging your family and friends, and holding hotel meetings.
I know that when I first joined my first network marketing company, I was told to use these same techniques. I was told to make a list of 100 people that I knew and basically call every one of them to ask and see if they would be interested in making some extra money. I know I called more than 100 too!
I was only faced with questions I wasn't able to answer, getting hung up on, and faced with nothing but rejection.
When I was officially shunned by everyone that I knew, all I could think to do was to go out and buy some opportunity leads.
This only led me to some more rejection and spending a bunch of money.
Now I was out of money, and had nothing to show for it.
Then just as I was going to give up, I found what I consider to be the "life saver" for my business.
This life saver I speak of was Mike Dillard's 7 Day Free Video Boot Camp.
In these 7 free videos Mike explained how I could attract an endless stream of prospects to me ready to join and actually get paid to prospect.
These videos have really changed the way I do my business, and I think they can help you too.
You can get free instant access to these free videos here and learn what built my business...
Click here to learn more about Magnetic Sponsoring Online
Enjoy,
Shane & Kim Franklin
I know that when I first joined my first network marketing company, I was told to use these same techniques. I was told to make a list of 100 people that I knew and basically call every one of them to ask and see if they would be interested in making some extra money. I know I called more than 100 too!
I was only faced with questions I wasn't able to answer, getting hung up on, and faced with nothing but rejection.
When I was officially shunned by everyone that I knew, all I could think to do was to go out and buy some opportunity leads.
This only led me to some more rejection and spending a bunch of money.
Now I was out of money, and had nothing to show for it.
Then just as I was going to give up, I found what I consider to be the "life saver" for my business.
This life saver I speak of was Mike Dillard's 7 Day Free Video Boot Camp.
In these 7 free videos Mike explained how I could attract an endless stream of prospects to me ready to join and actually get paid to prospect.
These videos have really changed the way I do my business, and I think they can help you too.
You can get free instant access to these free videos here and learn what built my business...
Click here to learn more about Magnetic Sponsoring Online
Enjoy,
Shane & Kim Franklin
The Trump Network Comes to MA!
As if being a multi-billionaire wasn't enough, Trump has thrown his hat into the network-marketing arena.
The first official pre-launch meeting of the Trump Network in Massachusetts is happening October 7th in Burlington at the Marriott Hotel. An opportunity of a lifetime, this is going to be one of the biggest events of its kind. Do not miss this event---
ONE NIGHT ONLY
As expressed in this statement from Donald Trump, "Success does not just happen, it starts for those who take action." The Trump Network will supply the tools for taking action. With the tough economic times, more people are looking for opportunity to take charge of their future. The Trump Network is an opening for this to happen. My husband and I were both victims to these tough times. He being laid off and me being a realtor!
Join us October 7th at the Marriott and find out what a pre-launch multi-billion dollar vision really looks like. This will blow you away, this one night could change your life. This business has changed the lives of me and my husband. We are rebuilding our lives for our family and children and taking control of our financial future!
To register for this Trump Network pre-launch event, call me at (978) 828-9592 or email me at kim@franklingrouprealty.com and I will meet you at the registration desk!
ONE NIGHT ONLY
COMING TO BURLINGTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th 7:00 p.m.
Marriott Hotel, 1 Mall Road (978) 828-9592
Health Epidemic Among Our Children...
Being a parent of two young children and being surrounded by other parents with children, I have come to recognize that we have a huge health epidemic among our children. I recently had the opportunity to sit in a PTO meeting where we discussed breakfast among children and realized many kids were eating the wrong things and that this issue of nutrition is misunderstood. If we feed our kids breakfast well then we are doing the right thing. Right? But what kids are being offered is contributing to the epidemic of poor health. Wrapped Muffins. Bagels and cream cheese. Donuts. Pancakes. Cereal. Now this is not to say that yogurt is not being offered. But what would you choose if you were a child?
I began to do some research and discovered some scary facts. Childhood obesity is on the rise and this is only contributing to the the growing health epidemic among adults, and draining our healthcare system due the number of illnesses related to obesity. I came across many websites and services attempting to battle this very issue, like The Red Apple Foundation or The Alliance for a Healthier Generation which is both trying to educate and get others to participate in this awareness and take part in the change. The question is how do we battle the huge companies (the food companies) that benefit from the obesity epidemic. And did you ever notice that cheaper foods are also less in money. I was a victim of this very issue. I tried to save money by buying the no name brands, until I started reading the ingredients. Guess what? Corn syrup was a main ingredient in all the food that I was feeding my children. Now my kids know to read the ingredients and they tell me we shouldn't buy certain products because it has corn syrup. My children have become a part of this exploratory discovery of healthier eating. I know most parents would rather provide their children with healthier food if they learned the long term benefits for their family. No one is on a mission to turn their children into obese adults!
I have been fortunate to have a business that also promotes prevention and this experience has given me a better understanding of health and wellness. However, this business was directed to the adult community and not to children. All the educational forums I have come across for helping and improving children's healthy choices, provides the food pyramid and talks about eating fruits and vegetables. However, this is nothing new and innovative. Then recently, The Trump Network collaborated with one of the industry leaders of childhood obesity, Dr. Ludwig, who's passion in improving the health of our children is demonstrated through his history of work! The Trump Network recognized this gap in the market and this need among our children and growing families and provided a solution.
Imagine being able to provide your children with healthier snack options choc full of micronutrients, protein and the necessary fats and carbohydrates to promote and improve behavior in school and home. Can you imagine the ease of saying to your child have this yummy bar or drink this chocolate milk and know with complete confidence they will drink and eat the essential minerals and omeg3s to promote continued health vs contribute to weight gain. Most important the kids just do what they know how to do, eat. No swallowing pills or drinking something nasty. My kids loved these foods as they were part of the tasting, and now ask me every day when is it going to be available. This doesn't mean that they will stop eating the fruits and vegetables, but in place of the pretzels, crackers and chips, they will have something filled with all the essential nutrients and I will know with confidence they are starting their day off on the right foot and happy about doing it. Forget the cafeteria offerings and vending machines!
I began to do some research and discovered some scary facts. Childhood obesity is on the rise and this is only contributing to the the growing health epidemic among adults, and draining our healthcare system due the number of illnesses related to obesity. I came across many websites and services attempting to battle this very issue, like The Red Apple Foundation or The Alliance for a Healthier Generation which is both trying to educate and get others to participate in this awareness and take part in the change. The question is how do we battle the huge companies (the food companies) that benefit from the obesity epidemic. And did you ever notice that cheaper foods are also less in money. I was a victim of this very issue. I tried to save money by buying the no name brands, until I started reading the ingredients. Guess what? Corn syrup was a main ingredient in all the food that I was feeding my children. Now my kids know to read the ingredients and they tell me we shouldn't buy certain products because it has corn syrup. My children have become a part of this exploratory discovery of healthier eating. I know most parents would rather provide their children with healthier food if they learned the long term benefits for their family. No one is on a mission to turn their children into obese adults!
I have been fortunate to have a business that also promotes prevention and this experience has given me a better understanding of health and wellness. However, this business was directed to the adult community and not to children. All the educational forums I have come across for helping and improving children's healthy choices, provides the food pyramid and talks about eating fruits and vegetables. However, this is nothing new and innovative. Then recently, The Trump Network collaborated with one of the industry leaders of childhood obesity, Dr. Ludwig, who's passion in improving the health of our children is demonstrated through his history of work! The Trump Network recognized this gap in the market and this need among our children and growing families and provided a solution.
Imagine being able to provide your children with healthier snack options choc full of micronutrients, protein and the necessary fats and carbohydrates to promote and improve behavior in school and home. Can you imagine the ease of saying to your child have this yummy bar or drink this chocolate milk and know with complete confidence they will drink and eat the essential minerals and omeg3s to promote continued health vs contribute to weight gain. Most important the kids just do what they know how to do, eat. No swallowing pills or drinking something nasty. My kids loved these foods as they were part of the tasting, and now ask me every day when is it going to be available. This doesn't mean that they will stop eating the fruits and vegetables, but in place of the pretzels, crackers and chips, they will have something filled with all the essential nutrients and I will know with confidence they are starting their day off on the right foot and happy about doing it. Forget the cafeteria offerings and vending machines!
How Do I Go About Choosing the Right Home Business?
So how does one decide on the right home based business? Do they do the business their friend shared with them. Not a bad plan given that you have a team already in place because doing any business with others is a lot easier than doing it alone. But, what if that business does not spark your interest. Or worse yet, what if the person who introduced the business to you doesn't have the same business mindset as you do. Or, what if it's just a plain dumb idea! Now what?
If you don't have that creative juice like me, where does that leave you? What I've come to realize is that there are many opportunities out there. You just have to come out of your cave. You know, that place of comfort, the place you go to every day and do the same thing. You need to network and find out what others are doing. While there are many opportunities out there, not all of them are good ones. How do you choose among the many thousand options? There are four key ways to start making money and achieve wealth: Own your own business, open a franchise, invest in real estate, participate in a network marketing company.
I have chosen the latter two options. While I was a realtor for the past 8 years dealing in residential sales, my husband and I chose to start investing beginning in 2007. My husband pooled investors together and for very short money of his own put together a deal. Now, he has access to REO properties for even shorter money as he was able to partner with a broker who has the relationships with major banks. We are happy to share with you the secrets of how this is done. Just give us a call and we can schedule a time to speak (Oh by the way there is no charge, we are just happy to share). Check out a Free Workshop taking place in the Massachusetts area October 4-7 to learn how this is done through Trump University. I will be attending October 6th.
The fourth option, is one we discovered because I happened to just be in the right place at the right time. I don't know if you've ever had the opportunity to be in right place at right time and actually knew you were. I didn't but I took notice of what was being shared with me. I took notice because I was professionally frustrated because I was tired of working 7 days a week and wanted to find a way that would allow us to work hard now to reap the rewards later...while we had the energy. What we discovered was the amazing industry of network marketing. We joined Trump Network right away!
As I began to learn more about this business I also learned more about this industry. Amway set the stage for the network marketing industry (and we thank them for that) and now we have several different companies that people have affiliated with. However, what I have learned is that the wealthiest individuals have all gotten in at the beginning of popular growth, before a company becomes a household name. Persistance and a willingness to not give up is also a secret ingredient. This is an ingredient for success in any kind of industry. In meeting with other people involved with other companies, the most important determining factor to someone's success is their passion for what they are doing. Without belief or passion, you might as well quit and look into something else, like a hot dog stand. What I also love and am passionate about is this industry is open to anyone...anyone that is willing. This means you don't have to be good looking, have a college degree or know a lot of people. You just have to be willing. The reality is the less connected you are you have to work harder getting to know people who know others. The questions is what are you willing to do to get to reach your goals? Whether we recognize it or not, people buy from people they trust! Network marketing is simply this...if you like what you buy you will speak about it to others. Why not get paid for educating people to the products and business. Why should we leave money on the table? So choose wisely.
Ask yourself a few key questions: Is the business you are looking into offering a gap in the market? This is why Dell computers was so successful during the technology boom. Can anyone else come along and duplicate your business and offer for cheaper price? Robert Kiyosaki writes about how this competition in the market caused him to lose his business. In fact, Donald Trump has endorsed several different network marketing companies because he knows for very nominal start up cost (average is about $500), people can get started in making money and opt out of this recession. The other person who writes about this industry is Paul Zane Pilzer in his book entitled the Wellness Revolution. Pilzer suggests that in order for the business to be sustainable you need products that are consumable. He also goes on to suggest that the wellness industry is the next trillion dollar industry as a direct result of the aging baby boomers.
So whatever you choose to take part in, choose wisely and have a lot of fund doing it!
If you don't have that creative juice like me, where does that leave you? What I've come to realize is that there are many opportunities out there. You just have to come out of your cave. You know, that place of comfort, the place you go to every day and do the same thing. You need to network and find out what others are doing. While there are many opportunities out there, not all of them are good ones. How do you choose among the many thousand options? There are four key ways to start making money and achieve wealth: Own your own business, open a franchise, invest in real estate, participate in a network marketing company.
I have chosen the latter two options. While I was a realtor for the past 8 years dealing in residential sales, my husband and I chose to start investing beginning in 2007. My husband pooled investors together and for very short money of his own put together a deal. Now, he has access to REO properties for even shorter money as he was able to partner with a broker who has the relationships with major banks. We are happy to share with you the secrets of how this is done. Just give us a call and we can schedule a time to speak (Oh by the way there is no charge, we are just happy to share). Check out a Free Workshop taking place in the Massachusetts area October 4-7 to learn how this is done through Trump University. I will be attending October 6th.
The fourth option, is one we discovered because I happened to just be in the right place at the right time. I don't know if you've ever had the opportunity to be in right place at right time and actually knew you were. I didn't but I took notice of what was being shared with me. I took notice because I was professionally frustrated because I was tired of working 7 days a week and wanted to find a way that would allow us to work hard now to reap the rewards later...while we had the energy. What we discovered was the amazing industry of network marketing. We joined Trump Network right away!
As I began to learn more about this business I also learned more about this industry. Amway set the stage for the network marketing industry (and we thank them for that) and now we have several different companies that people have affiliated with. However, what I have learned is that the wealthiest individuals have all gotten in at the beginning of popular growth, before a company becomes a household name. Persistance and a willingness to not give up is also a secret ingredient. This is an ingredient for success in any kind of industry. In meeting with other people involved with other companies, the most important determining factor to someone's success is their passion for what they are doing. Without belief or passion, you might as well quit and look into something else, like a hot dog stand. What I also love and am passionate about is this industry is open to anyone...anyone that is willing. This means you don't have to be good looking, have a college degree or know a lot of people. You just have to be willing. The reality is the less connected you are you have to work harder getting to know people who know others. The questions is what are you willing to do to get to reach your goals? Whether we recognize it or not, people buy from people they trust! Network marketing is simply this...if you like what you buy you will speak about it to others. Why not get paid for educating people to the products and business. Why should we leave money on the table? So choose wisely.
Ask yourself a few key questions: Is the business you are looking into offering a gap in the market? This is why Dell computers was so successful during the technology boom. Can anyone else come along and duplicate your business and offer for cheaper price? Robert Kiyosaki writes about how this competition in the market caused him to lose his business. In fact, Donald Trump has endorsed several different network marketing companies because he knows for very nominal start up cost (average is about $500), people can get started in making money and opt out of this recession. The other person who writes about this industry is Paul Zane Pilzer in his book entitled the Wellness Revolution. Pilzer suggests that in order for the business to be sustainable you need products that are consumable. He also goes on to suggest that the wellness industry is the next trillion dollar industry as a direct result of the aging baby boomers.
So whatever you choose to take part in, choose wisely and have a lot of fund doing it!
I Believe in You
A great video to get you to remember why you do what you do and to bring you closer to your future and goals!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA9c1tVhT7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA9c1tVhT7E
Why Supplementing is Important to Our Continued Health!
I am not a nutritionist. I have no health background or foundation in wellness or sciences. I am a mother of two children, and a product of parents who taught me about good health. My parents were very "earthy" and emphasized good nutrition and eating the "right" foods. When I became a parent, raising my children on a healthy diet just was part of my nature, it was how I was wired. What I discovered, however, was that what I was feeding my children was not at all healthy and was doing more harm than good. Like many parents I was feeding my children, bagels and cream cheese, pretzels, cereal, toast, pasta and more pasta. Oh and yes, fruit and the ocassional vegetable that was willingly consumed. So what's so wrong with this picture? Most of the foods that my children were consuming were useless. They were mostly carbs and very little protein. No wonder there is such an epidemic of obesity among children. In fact, 1 out of 4 children are obese today! I'm not great at math, but this means that 25% of children are obese. So what's the problem? Is the problem that parents like me don't care or aren't trying hard enough? No. Of course not. Do you know that I went to the market today to find a wheat bread and as I read the ingredients discovered it had con syrup in it. Then, I proceeded to read the ingredients of all the wheat breads and could not find a brand that did not have corn syrup. Basically, our choices are limited to what we can buy. The quality of food has gotten worse than when I was a kid. I can only assume that we are lowering the quality to bump up the net profit. But, then again what do I know. I'm only a mother of two children without any background in health.
What I have learned in my quest to discover better health is that simply eating organic food is not enough to maintain good health. How is this? With the amount of money we spend on buying better quality food you would think we would be getting better quality food. Well, it is true that it is absent of pesticides. However, it is lacking in the same nutrients and the pesticide filled food. For years studies have been conducted and have demonstrated that our food is lacking in a laundry list of vitamins and minerals that it used to contain 50+ years ago because we are not replenishing the soil. No wonder people are getting more sick. No wonder cancer is on the rise! No wonder there is an epidemic of disease. So, not only do we need better choices in our food, we need a good quality supplement!
Where does this leave us with our children?
What I have learned in my quest to discover better health is that simply eating organic food is not enough to maintain good health. How is this? With the amount of money we spend on buying better quality food you would think we would be getting better quality food. Well, it is true that it is absent of pesticides. However, it is lacking in the same nutrients and the pesticide filled food. For years studies have been conducted and have demonstrated that our food is lacking in a laundry list of vitamins and minerals that it used to contain 50+ years ago because we are not replenishing the soil. No wonder people are getting more sick. No wonder cancer is on the rise! No wonder there is an epidemic of disease. So, not only do we need better choices in our food, we need a good quality supplement!
Where does this leave us with our children?
Today was a GOOD day
Everyone needs a GOOD day now and again to keep them on the path toward their goals. Today was one of those days. The day where you feel like a giant killer! Where you can take on the world and everyone is in your corner...
Take on tomorrow, it will be a GOOD day too.
Shane and Kim
Take on tomorrow, it will be a GOOD day too.
Shane and Kim
Write it down!
If you have a goal, a wish or a dream, or even just a good idea...write it down. With that action, you are submitting it to the universe, you are worthy of receiving it. I know it sounds corny!
You don't have to beleive in it, the great thing is it happens anyway!
Shane and Kim
You don't have to beleive in it, the great thing is it happens anyway!
Shane and Kim
Smiling, Happy People, Oh My!
Despite what people may believe, there really are smiling people still in the streets! I know hard to believe...but its true. I think the key is everyone, whether they know it or not, behaves as a mirror to the world around them. So if yo walk around with a scrunched up eyebrow, you get scrunched up faces looking back at you - on the other hand if you put a huge smile on your face like you have the biggest happy secret in the WORLD...the World will smile back!
Try it!
Shane and Kim
Try it!
Shane and Kim
Welcome
Hello everyone, welcome to our blog...
There will be interesting, helpful and fun stories that we will share as we make this journey together!!!
Shane and Kim
There will be interesting, helpful and fun stories that we will share as we make this journey together!!!
Shane and Kim
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