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| 11/22/04 | Wine Tasting is the new trend in Chicago # |
Rose Pernice-Dembosz
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I am a personal wine consultant who will help you organize an in-home wine tasting party anywhere in Chicagoland area. If you're interested in hosting a party please contact me. I provide a complimentary 5 bottles of different varietal of wines for the event. The Traveling Vineyard's In-home Wine Tasting parties have been the fastest growing trend on the West and East coast and now they want to spread the word in middle America. We have virtually no Consultants in Chicago and just a few Consultants in the suburbs. There is a high demand for Consultants all over the Chicagoland area. If you like meeting people and drinking wine, you'll enjoy this work.
They offer easy instructional training materials, travel incentives, commissions and discounts on quality wine. The Traveling Vineyard selects the wine from unique wineries in different regions all around the world. All the wines are rated in the 90's and are sold below market value because they are shipped directly to the customer. Maybe you're sick of your boring job and just want to earn some extra income working part-time while having fun. The Traveling Vineyard lets you work at your own pace and be your own boss. It's worth it to try for the tax benefit and the discounts on wine alone. You could do this part-time or full-time.
Ask me how you can become an independent Wine Consultant. No prior knowledge about wine is required. The Traveling Vineyard offers training, great commissions, independence and travel incentives. All while you learn about the wonderful world of wine. This years trip is to Spain and California. Its a ground floor opportunity. This is the dream job youve been looking for!
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| 11/19/04 | Hi :) ANY IN TO( BPO) DATA CONVERSION # |
Umesh Joshi
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Hi
hope I am welcomed here. Frankly speaking, I am Ryzing for good business contacts & good friends too
Our firm Joshis Technomedia is a BPO service provider. We specialize in Data Conversion, Data Entry, Scanning and PDF to DOC etc.,
I will be happy if our services are recognized, if anybody need our services and want to outsource some of the work, we are here to provide our services...
I sincerely hope that I'll get good contacts from here...i can be reaced at joshistechnomedia@rediffmail.com, also I feel extremely happy when a fellow Ryzer passes by my page and sing my Guestbook.
Happy Ryzing!!!
Warm regards
umesh Joshi
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| 11/01/04 | Introducing The Option Mortgage # |
Joseph Ader
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Hello,
I wanted to introduce a new product that my mortgage company is offering that many of you may be interested in. It is called The Option Mortgage. This mortgage presents the borrower with a monthly statement with 4 payment options that allows you to pay the amount that best fits your current financial situation. The options range from an interest only payment--which is significantly less than the principal and interest payment on traditional mortgages--to a 15 Year full principal and interest payment. This is an excellent product for those with variable monthly incomes or variable monthly bills. You can pay more and reduce your principal when you have the extra money, or you can pay the minimum and use your money where you most need it. This is available for new mortgages or refinances. If you are interested please send a message to my Ryze Page and I will respond ASAP with more information.
Thank You
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| 10/22/04 | (no subject) # |
Christine Watson
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Hello to all members of The Chicago Money Market network. My name is Christine Watson and I am a Registered Dietitian. I specialize in alternative and complementary medicine (CAM) and vegetarian nutrition. I invite you to visit my page at www.ryze.com/go/wdietitian. If I can be of service to you, don't hesitate to inquire. And please...sign my guestbook! I'd love to hear from you!
Christine Watson, RD
Registered Dietitian
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| 10/12/04 | re: Anyone in real estate? # |
jim hankiwtz
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Hello Amy,
I was just reading from your post below and saw that you’re from New York. Just wondering if you can recommend some intriguing places to see in New York besides the usuals? Any help would be great as I am planning a trip there soon.
Thanks,
Jim
> Amy Cheng wrote:
> Hi!
>
>I am new to this board, and new to Chicago! I just moved here a month ago from New York, and those New Yawkas don't know what they're missing. Its so much nicer here! =)
>
>Well, rambling aside, I'm a mortgage consultant. Anyone wants to buy a home, investment property, commercial property, etc, let me know! Any business owners need money for improvements or new projects, send me a message!
>
>I have many many lenders who want borrowers. Your bank tells you you can't afford the home you want? Our lenders understand that most people don't have perfect credit or a six-figure income. =)
>
>Anyway, anyone want to talk, just send me a message. We can meet over coffee or something. I need friends. haha. =P Reply by Private Message (new win) |
| 08/11/04 | 2004 Edgewater-Rogers Park Career & Small Business Expo # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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| 07/28/04 | re: Anyone in real estate? # |
Calvin Thomas
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Welcome to Chicago I hope you enjoy it here.
> Amy Cheng wrote:
> Hi!
>
>I am new to this board, and new to Chicago! I just moved here a month ago from New York, and those New Yawkas don't know what they're missing. Its so much nicer here! =)
>
>Well, rambling aside, I'm a mortgage consultant. Anyone wants to buy a home, investment property, commercial property, etc, let me know! Any business owners need money for improvements or new projects, send me a message!
>
>I have many many lenders who want borrowers. Your bank tells you you can't afford the home you want? Our lenders understand that most people don't have perfect credit or a six-figure income. =)
>
>Anyway, anyone want to talk, just send me a message. We can meet over coffee or something. I need friends. haha. =PReply by Private Message (new win) |
| 07/27/04 | Anyone in real estate? # |
Amy Cheng
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Hi!
I am new to this board, and new to Chicago! I just moved here a month ago from New York, and those New Yawkas don't know what they're missing. Its so much nicer here! =)
Well, rambling aside, I'm a mortgage consultant. Anyone wants to buy a home, investment property, commercial property, etc, let me know! Any business owners need money for improvements or new projects, send me a message!
I have many many lenders who want borrowers. Your bank tells you you can't afford the home you want? Our lenders understand that most people don't have perfect credit or a six-figure income. =)
Anyway, anyone want to talk, just send me a message. We can meet over coffee or something. I need friends. haha. =PReply by Private Message (new win) |
| 07/17/04 | Introlducing - NWMGuide.com CEO Chris Simmon # |
Chris Simmon
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Hi Everyone -
I saw this network and was interested in talking to all of you who participate in Ryze from the Chicagoland area. My name is Chris and I am the owner of NWMGuide.com - Your Ultimate Network Marketing Guide.
We offer a wide variety of services including Web hosting, Web page design tools, and of course the #1 Home based business. Please stop by and sign my guest book. If you want Ryze together or have any questions please drop me a line.
Wishing You All Success,
Chris
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| 07/05/04 | Free Brow Waxing # |
Valerie Fulbright
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Free Brow Waxing!
***when you purchase a facial***
Come on out to enjoy the amenities of a quiet, cozy, comfortable spa room in the comforts of my Edgewater home. I perform a variety of services including:
- facials
- brow waxing
- lip waxing
- arm and leg waxing
- body treatments
- full body massage
- manicures
- pedicures
- makeup artistry
- and much more...
I am a licensed esthetician and cosmotologist as well as a certified herbalist with over 10 years experience in the beauty world. I use a wide range of professional products and offer consultation on makeup application and herbal diet regimens. I am also available for parties, weddings and other events. Please email faithshands@yahoo.com for a complete list of services and pricing.
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| 07/04/04 | re: Only 11 more days to early bird! # |
Calvin Thomas
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It is with deepest regrets I send this to you. I will not be able to purchase a booth. I will however be in attendance.
> Niquenya Fulbright wrote:
> What are you waiting for?
>
>The 2004 Edgewater-Rogers Park Career & Small Business Expo is the place to be Saturday, October 9th through Sunday, October 10th 2004. Experience fun for all ages while enjoying a wealth of products and services.
>
>*Food
>*Games
>*Door Prizes
>*Raffles
>*Face Painting
>*Quality Products
>*Spa Services
>*Informative Seminars
>*Fashion Show
>*Performances by 2004 Chicago Idol finalist, renowned gospel artists, a reggae band, a calypso group, dance troupes, hip-hop artists and more
>
>There are only 11 more days to take advantage of early bird registration so get cracking!
>
>Register online at http://www.careerandsmallbusinessexpo.infoReply by Private Message (new win) |
| 07/04/04 | Only 11 more days to early bird! # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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What are you waiting for?
The 2004 Edgewater-Rogers Park Career & Small Business Expo is the place to be Saturday, October 9th through Sunday, October 10th 2004. Experience fun for all ages while enjoying a wealth of products and services.
*Food
*Games
*Door Prizes
*Raffles
*Face Painting
*Quality Products
*Spa Services
*Informative Seminars
*Fashion Show
*Performances by 2004 Chicago Idol finalist, renowned gospel artists, a reggae band, a calypso group, dance troupes, hip-hop artists and more
There are only 11 more days to take advantage of early bird registration so get cracking!
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| 06/14/04 | Adv: Looking for the key to success? # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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The 2004 Edgewater-Rogers Park Career & Small Business Expo
The purpose of this event is to expose small businesses to more potential customers, to put jobseekers in touch with local openings, to serve as a connection to community resources and to promote the theme of faith, family, fun and finances.
This event will include an abundance of products and services offered by local small businesses, fun-filled activities for kids, entertainment for attendees of all ages and a wealth of informative seminars exploring such topics as legal aid, health and wellness, resume building and much more. Vendor space is available to promote your business’ products/services.
Saturday, October 9, 2004 - 9 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, October 10, 2004 - 10 AM to 6 PM
The Broadway Armory
5917 N. Broadway Chicago, IL 60660-3526
Visit http://www.careerandsmallbusinessexpo.info today!
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| 05/22/04 | Recommendation for Spa Services # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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Hello all,
I am posting this for my mother, Valerie. She is looking to expand her client base for her home day spa located in the Edgewater community here in Chicago. She is offering a wide range of services from facials to waxing to body treatments. She is a certified herbalist, confident make-up artist and licensed esthetician and she has a great deal of experience in the health and beauty industries. She is also an independent distributor for Brain Garden raw food and Nature's Sunshine herbal products. If you would like more information about specific prices and/or services offered and to schedule your appointment, please contact her at faithshands@yahoo.com.
***SPECIAL: Free Brow Shaping with Facial!***
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| 05/09/04 | Something everyone here should be interested in I hope # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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Hello all,
I am hosting the 2004 Edgewater-Rogers Park Small Business Career & Small Business Expo on October 9th and 10th which will be a very large event if successful. I am in need of vendor participation. This is a very good networking opportunity as well as an avenue to get in touch with 1000's of new potential customers. 25% of the proceeds are going to the renovation project of my local park district so I am expecting a great turnout from the public due to the charitable cause. I plan to hold several seminars in the classrooms off from the main event room on a variety of topics ranging from resume building, grant writing, health and wellness, etc; so if you're interested in conducting one, please contact me directly. Same goes if you know of some local Chitown talent who would like to perform. For more information regarding the event itself, please visit http://www.careerandsmallbusinessexpo.info or check it out in the events section here on Ryze.
God bless,
Niquenya Fulbright
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| 04/16/04 | re: This week Newsletter # |
Darren Smith
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Calvin:
I knew there was something I forgot to tell you yesterday. I really enjoyed reading this article.
"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
Herm Albright
1876-1944, Author
"Positive thinking won't help you do everything, but it will help you do everything better than negative thinking."
Zig Ziglar
Darren
> Calvin Thomas wrote:
> I hate being late for another newsletter but here it comes. This week we will talk about what it takes to be a success. What makes a good leader? For starters, leaders do not wait for other people to give them permission to do something. They just do it. Leaders accept responsibility for the choices they make in life. They are not sucked into the "victim mentality" syndrome, which is characterized by a persistent desire for people to blame others for their poor choices. Bottom line: Leaders realize that the decisions they make are all theirs, and thus take full responsibility for any resulting failures.
>
>In the world of business - especially network marketing and direct sales - leadership is the defining ingredient that separates the mediocre from the superstars. It is the act of persuasion. It is getting people to see new perspectives and do things they normally would not do. It is about setting your ego aside and having the passion and charisma to get people to follow you. Leaders do not follow. They just do.
>
>Can an average person become a leader? Yes, most certainly. People can transform themselves and make huge strides in leadership abilities just as they do in other areas of personal development. It starts with inner self-leadership and expands outward to influence and move others around you. Leadership is about self-direction and self-control and shows in what "we do." Become the right kind of person (passionate, responsible, doer, believer) and others will flock right into your lap, and not until.
>
>However, like other areas of self-improvement, it is no easy task, because man's natural instinct is mediocrity. Yes, mediocrity. It would be nice if we could all become leaders by simply following a few simple steps. However, the path to leadership requires finding our own way. The direction we take will differ for each of us. However, we can focus on a few key traits.
>
>No Fear But Fear Itself
>
>So what is it that keeps us from pursuing opportunities, leading others, taking action, and doing what we really want to do? One word: FEAR. Fear of rejection. Fear of people. Fear of trying new things. Fear of not being perfect. Enjoying our comfort zone (average).
>
>It is almost as if the fears we have actually begin to become like bondage. Ever feel that way? You can usually tell who lives in fear. They usually wear them on their sleeves. Ever hear people say:
>
>"I would try that but I just don't have time”. "That program will never work. I already tried networking and it didn't work before." "I would listen to you, but that sounds like some pyramid scheme."
>
>The list of the doubts and fears that roll off people's lips is endless. Stand in any line with people, on the bus or at work, and listen to the idle chatter. You will hear people's fear in their everyday conversation. "Oh, I hate working here, but the job market is just too difficult to try and find something else." If you want to be a great leader, learn to conquer your fears.
>
>Embrace Failure
>
>Study the histories of all great leaders and you will see lives littered with failures. It is called "failing forward fast”. In addition, it is one of the top traits of successful leaders. That is why it takes guts to be a leader. Many people are scared of failure and do not like to tackle the tough issues. (Then again, not everyone wants to be a leader, right.) It requires being decisive and a willingness to take chances. In addition, yes, to FAIL - but to accept it, learn from it and move on.
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>Become A Believer
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>Children need to "see it" in order to believe it. Leaders believe it BEFORE they see it. Here is something to try: Try doing what you say you will do. (Remember, the odds are against you). When faced with problems and obstacles, choose to learn from the experience and turn them into an opportunities. Do not whine and complain about yesterday's defeats. (It is counter-productive and you look like a fool next to Thomas Edison). Key: Until you are able to wipe out the past mistakes from the movie projector that keeps playing in your head, you will never be able to move forward. Leaders believe in themselves and believe in abundance.
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>Take Some Risks
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>Leaders are the ones willing to make huge sacrifices in time, money and family in order to achieve their goals. Risk is the price you pay for success. You must carry the burden and have the backbone to make decisions that are not popular. Be internally directed, not "socially fit”. You will never achieve wealth and success as long as you care what other people thing of you. Yes, leadership has a price, (risk) but it also offers tremendous rewards.
>
>Do not Follow The Crowd
>
>here's a crucial defining trait of a leader: they do not follow the crowd. Nothing great was ever accomplished by a crowd. A crowd merely blows with the wind, like scattered leaves. Crowds have no purpose and end up nowhere. It takes courage to go against the crowd and be a true individual, but it is the most exciting, exhilarating thing we can do. It is also the most difficult and frightening. That is why success is so elusive and so rare.
>
>Take Ted Turner of CNN fame, for instance. He said, "Lead, follow, or get out of the way!" Was Turner moving with the herd? No, he was the captain, not one of the deck hands. Most people live in a state of self-consciousness. They go to work, support their families are active in their communities and are good citizens. Their egos are socially supported which means they go with the flow. Thus, because they are moving with the herd and moving with the group's collective consciousness, they struggle. It is never their goals, their vision, or their choices. Most people rarely, if ever, move into the direction of freedom and true self-_expression.
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>The leaders are your freedom fighters. These are people like Winston Churchill, Henry Ford, Margaret Thatcher, Thomas Jefferson, and Bill Gates. Leaders usually affect thousands of people. Anytime you share your energy with enough other people, BAM, success follows. The problem though is that the notion of prosperity scares many people because they were taught that money is evil, or are afraid of the responsibility that comes with success.
>
>While the world continues to change, the traits of good leaders remain constant. The principles are timeless. Once you learn how to liberate the leader within you, extraordinary things happen. People need clear objectives set before them if they are to achieve anything of value. Success never comes instantaneously. It comes from taking many small steps. A set of goals becomes a map a potential leader can follow in order to grow. As Shad Helm setter states in You Can Excel in Times of Change, "It is the goal that shapes the plan; it is the plan that sets the action; it is the action that achieves the result; and it is the result that brings the success. And it all begins with the simple word goal." We, as equipping leaders, must introduce our people to the practice of setting and achieving goals.
>
>Lily Tomlin once said, "I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific”. Many people today find themselves in the same situation. They have some vague idea of what success is, and they know they want to achieve it. However, they have not worked out any kind of plan to get there. I have found that the greatest achievers in life are people who set goals for themselves and then work hard to reach them. What they get by reaching the goals is not nearly as important as what they become by reaching them.
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>When you help your people set goals, use the following guidelines:
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>Make the goals appropriate.
>Always keep in mind the job you want the people to do and the desired result: the development of your people into effective leaders. Identify goals that will contribute to that larger goal.
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>Make the goals attainable.
>Nothing will make people want to quit faster than facing unachievable goals. I like the comment made by Ian Macgregor, former AMAX Corporation chairman of the board: "I work on the same principle as people who train horses. You start with low fences, easily achieved goals, and work up. It's important in management never to ask people to try to accomplish goals they can't accept."
>
>Make the goals measurable.
>Your potential leaders will never know when they have achieved their goals if they are not measurable. When they are measurable, the knowledge that they have been attained will give them a sense of accomplishment. It will also free them to set new goals in place of the old ones.
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>Clearly, state the goals.
>When goals have no clear focus, neither will the actions of the people trying to achieve them.
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>Make the goals require a "stretch”.
>As I mentioned before, goals have to be achievable. On the other hand, when goals do not require a stretch, the people achieving them will not grow. The leader must know his people well enough to identify attainable goals that require a stretch.
>
>Put the goals in writing.
>When people write down their goals, it makes them more accountable for those goals. A study of a Yale University graduating class showed that the small percentage of graduates who had written down their goals accomplished more than all of the other graduates combined. Putting goals in writing works.
>
>It is also important to encourage your potential leaders to review their goals and progress frequently. Ben Franklin set aside time every day to review two questions. In the morning, he asked himself, "What good shall I do today?" In the evening he asked, "What good have I done today?" I just can't do it!!" My five-year-old son yelled, throwing the pencil to
>The ground. "It's just too hard!!" Angry with himself, he fled the room, his
>Attempts to write his letters properly abandoned in a heap on the floor next
>To the pencil. Torn between running after him and letting him work it out
>He, I lingered behind, retrieving the abandoned pencil and smoothing
>Out the wadded up paper. I glanced down at the meticulous work he had
>Rejected. Pride welled up in my eyes as I gazed upon the backward "S" and
>shaky "G".But those flaws were not what caused my sudden tears and desire to
>run into his room and hug him hard. What I saw was a careful straight line
>of letters that a few weeks ago had been carelessly crooked. I saw a perfect
>?D? In addition, a flair to the ?A? that had been missing from his previous attempts.
>I saw the progress that he did not see. I saw his potential.
>
>The next day, determined to "get in shape" once and for all, I decided it
>was time to add the extra riser to my step and the extra pounds to my
>dumbbells. The morning after, I just lay there, paralyzed by soreness. "Come
>on," I told myself, "Why can't you just get in shape? What is wrong with you?
>
>
>Work was not much better. During the course of the day, I doubted my ability
>to tackle a challenging project, berated myself for dipping into the candy
>dish that perpetually sits on the Administrative Assistant's desk, and
>condemned myself for working late and having to rush out the door to pick up
>my son on time.
>
>Why is it so easy for us to set our kids up to win, but we constantly set
>ourselves up to fail? With our children, if they do something even close to
>what they are trying to do, we admire and encourage them. For us, we tell
>ourselves "close, but no cigar."
>
>And as a result, our kids grow and expand at an astronomical rate, while we
>often struggle along just to survive.
>
>I was playing Yatzee Jr. with my son the other night. I was having a
>fantastic game, with four "Yatzees" (they are easier to get in Yatzee Jr,
>but still?) on my scorecard. He, however, did not do as well. "That's okay,
>Mom”, my son enthused. "I tried. Let us play again. I will bet I will win this
>time!" Alright, his manipulation to get me to play another game worked.
>After all, how could I argue with such an optimistic outlook? He did not pout
>that the game was fixed. He did not complain. Instead, he recognized that he
>tried, and saw the potential to try again. He set himself up to win. And he
>did!
>
>Despite our inclination to do otherwise, we can all set our lives up to win.
>For example, I can feel my aching muscles in the morning and be proud of the
>extra effort I put into my workout. I can face a project at work with
>enthusiasm for the challenge rather than self-doubt. I can be thankful that
>I was able to only take from the candy dish one time rather than dip into it
>all daylong. And I can be proud of my commitment to complete a task and
>happy for a car that I love to ride in with an awesome stereo to inspire me
>as I drive frantically to pick my son up on time. Rather than crumbling up
>my life into a wad and rejecting it like an old piece of paper, I can look
>at it and see my progress and potential, not my flaws. And you can do it
>too! It is not easy, but it is worth it. Give yourself the same benefit you
>give your kids ? and set yourself up to win!
>Use the 80/20 Rule
>
>The 80/20 rule is as applicable to individual salespeople as it is to a large sales force. Fully eighty percent of your success as a salesperson will be determined by your attitude and only twenty percent by your aptitude. Some people feel that attitude is ninety percent of success in all human endeavors involving other people, but we can quite comfortably use eighty percent as a figure for the purposes of this article.
>
>Develop a Positive Attitude
>
>A positive mental attitude, or a constructive and optimistic way of looking at yourself and your work, goes hand in hand with sales success in every field and in every market. The development of this unshakable attitude of cheerfulness and enthusiasm is your springboard to greatness as a salesperson, no matter what is going on around you.
>
>Learn Your Product Well
>
>The twenty percent of sales effectiveness that comes from product knowledge and professional selling skills is terribly important as well. It is only when you are thoroughly knowledgeable about what you are selling and thoroughly skillful in your ability to present it effectively that you develop the calmness and confidence upon which a positive mental attitude depends.
>
>Upgrade the Quality of Your Thinking
>
>The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life. If you improve the quality of your thinking, in any area, you improve the quality of your life in that area. By using your mind, your ability to think, you become a creator of circumstances rather than a creature of circumstances. You move from being powerless to being powerful. You determine everything that happens to you by the way you think about it, in advance. You may not be what you think you are, but what you think, you are!
>
>Change Your Inner Attitudes of Mind
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>The most rapid and positive changes in your personality and your sales results come about when you change your thinking about yourself and your possibilities. When you reprogram your subconscious mind so you feel a sense of unshakable optimism and self-confidence, every part of your life begins improving immediately. As William James of Harvard wrote in 1905, "The greatest revolution of my generation is the discovery that individuals, by changing their inner attitudes of mind, can change the outer aspects of their lives."
>
>Expect the Best
>
>The very best salespeople have an attitude of calm, confident, positive self-expectation. They feel good about themselves and they have absolute faith that everything they are doing is contributing toward their inevitable success. They are cool, relaxed, happy, and cheerful about their lives and their careers. They know, deep in their hearts, that they are good at what they do, and their customers know it as well. Often, their customers decide to buy from them even before they have made a sales presentation or described their product or service. They are the champions, or superstars, of selling everywhere, and you can be one of them by developing the same attitudes and attributes that they have.
>
>Action Exercises
>Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action:
>
>First, resolve today to develop and cultivate an attitude of calm, confident, positive expectations towards yourself, your customers, and your career. Expect the best!
>
>Second, take complete control of your thinking and concentrate on the solution rather than the problem. Look for the good in every situation. Be positive and cheerful, no matter what happens.
>
>Well I guess that is it. Till next week.
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>Calvin J. Thomas, Jr.Reply by Private Message (new win) |
| 04/16/04 | ADV: National Black Chamber of Commerce knows opportunity # |
Niquenya Fulbright
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Check out this article published by the National Black Chamber of Commerce located on their website at http://www.nationalbcc.org/press/article.asp?id=134&scope=press:
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES INC. CHANGING LIFE STYLES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS
By NBCC
Monday, November 24, 2003
Dateline Washington, DC: During testimony on the “State of the African American Male” hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus on November 15, Harry C. Alford, President/CEO, of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc. listed opportunities to overcome barriers of employment within African American communities. The number one opportunity caught everyone’s attention. He stated that Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc. (NYSE:PPD) is offering an immense opportunity in terms of income and a badly needed service.
Congressman Danny Davis noted in his introductory remarks that “African American males are the first arrested and the last to get a lawyer”. Alford noted that Pre-Paid Legal Services offers good legal service on demand for those enrolled in the program. “It’s like an insurance policy for reputable lawyers”. One agreed reason for the high concentration of Blacks in prison and in legal trouble per se is the lack to good legal access. Equally important, states the NBCC, to work within the Pre-Paid Legal Services network provides a great opportunity for income. A good example of this is the success of Darnell Self. Darnell, located in Maryland, has built a network of Pre-Paid Legal Services representatives numbering over 58,000 (98% African American) throughout the nation. More than a few of these representatives are earning six figure incomes by providing this service. A conference of these representatives was held recently in Orlando, FL and over 4,000 attended.
“Darnell is improving the quality of life for many thousands of African Americans and adding to the ever growing African American middle class. It doesn’t matter about your background or level of experience – hard work and self-motivation are the two keys to this story”, states Mr. Alford.
The NBCC notes that some of the best performers within the Pre-Paid Legal Services are persons who have been incarcerated themselves and have decided to change their lives around. There are retirees, college students, housewives and representation from just about all other categories.
The Chamber will be encouraging their network of 100,000 business owners to look at this program as another tool for good legal service and as an opportunity for additional income. Mr. Self and his wife, Traci, will be honored for their entrepreneurial skills by the NBCC. Five years ago, Mr. Self was selling shoes in a shopping center.
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You can also join me EVERY Tuesday in the south loop at the Ada S. McKinley/Walter C. McCrone Industries building located at 1863 S. Wabash at 7:15 PM. This business briefing and full family plan overview is free and open to ALL guests. Business casual attire only so no jeans or gym shoes. Please give me a call at (773) 368-3575 when you plan to attend.
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| 04/13/04 | This week Newsletter # |
Calvin Thomas
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I hate being late for another newsletter but here it comes. This week we will talk about what it takes to be a success. What makes a good leader? For starters, leaders do not wait for other people to give them permission to do something. They just do it. Leaders accept responsibility for the choices they make in life. They are not sucked into the "victim mentality" syndrome, which is characterized by a persistent desire for people to blame others for their poor choices. Bottom line: Leaders realize that the decisions they make are all theirs, and thus take full responsibility for any resulting failures.
In the world of business - especially network marketing and direct sales - leadership is the defining ingredient that separates the mediocre from the superstars. It is the act of persuasion. It is getting people to see new perspectives and do things they normally would not do. It is about setting your ego aside and having the passion and charisma to get people to follow you. Leaders do not follow. They just do.
Can an average person become a leader? Yes, most certainly. People can transform themselves and make huge strides in leadership abilities just as they do in other areas of personal development. It starts with inner self-leadership and expands outward to influence and move others around you. Leadership is about self-direction and self-control and shows in what "we do." Become the right kind of person (passionate, responsible, doer, believer) and others will flock right into your lap, and not until.
However, like other areas of self-improvement, it is no easy task, because man's natural instinct is mediocrity. Yes, mediocrity. It would be nice if we could all become leaders by simply following a few simple steps. However, the path to leadership requires finding our own way. The direction we take will differ for each of us. However, we can focus on a few key traits.
No Fear But Fear Itself
So what is it that keeps us from pursuing opportunities, leading others, taking action, and doing what we really want to do? One word: FEAR. Fear of rejection. Fear of people. Fear of trying new things. Fear of not being perfect. Enjoying our comfort zone (average).
It is almost as if the fears we have actually begin to become like bondage. Ever feel that way? You can usually tell who lives in fear. They usually wear them on their sleeves. Ever hear people say:
"I would try that but I just don't have time”. "That program will never work. I already tried networking and it didn't work before." "I would listen to you, but that sounds like some pyramid scheme."
The list of the doubts and fears that roll off people's lips is endless. Stand in any line with people, on the bus or at work, and listen to the idle chatter. You will hear people's fear in their everyday conversation. "Oh, I hate working here, but the job market is just too difficult to try and find something else." If you want to be a great leader, learn to conquer your fears.
Embrace Failure
Study the histories of all great leaders and you will see lives littered with failures. It is called "failing forward fast”. In addition, it is one of the top traits of successful leaders. That is why it takes guts to be a leader. Many people are scared of failure and do not like to tackle the tough issues. (Then again, not everyone wants to be a leader, right.) It requires being decisive and a willingness to take chances. In addition, yes, to FAIL - but to accept it, learn from it and move on.
Become A Believer
Children need to "see it" in order to believe it. Leaders believe it BEFORE they see it. Here is something to try: Try doing what you say you will do. (Remember, the odds are against you). When faced with problems and obstacles, choose to learn from the experience and turn them into an opportunities. Do not whine and complain about yesterday's defeats. (It is counter-productive and you look like a fool next to Thomas Edison). Key: Until you are able to wipe out the past mistakes from the movie projector that keeps playing in your head, you will never be able to move forward. Leaders believe in themselves and believe in abundance.
Take Some Risks
Leaders are the ones willing to make huge sacrifices in time, money and family in order to achieve their goals. Risk is the price you pay for success. You must carry the burden and have the backbone to make decisions that are not popular. Be internally directed, not "socially fit”. You will never achieve wealth and success as long as you care what other people thing of you. Yes, leadership has a price, (risk) but it also offers tremendous rewards.
Do not Follow The Crowd
here's a crucial defining trait of a leader: they do not follow the crowd. Nothing great was ever accomplished by a crowd. A crowd merely blows with the wind, like scattered leaves. Crowds have no purpose and end up nowhere. It takes courage to go against the crowd and be a true individual, but it is the most exciting, exhilarating thing we can do. It is also the most difficult and frightening. That is why success is so elusive and so rare.
Take Ted Turner of CNN fame, for instance. He said, "Lead, follow, or get out of the way!" Was Turner moving with the herd? No, he was the captain, not one of the deck hands. Most people live in a state of self-consciousness. They go to work, support their families are active in their communities and are good citizens. Their egos are socially supported which means they go with the flow. Thus, because they are moving with the herd and moving with the group's collective consciousness, they struggle. It is never their goals, their vision, or their choices. Most people rarely, if ever, move into the direction of freedom and true self-_expression.
The leaders are your freedom fighters. These are people like Winston Churchill, Henry Ford, Margaret Thatcher, Thomas Jefferson, and Bill Gates. Leaders usually affect thousands of people. Anytime you share your energy with enough other people, BAM, success follows. The problem though is that the notion of prosperity scares many people because they were taught that money is evil, or are afraid of the responsibility that comes with success.
While the world continues to change, the traits of good leaders remain constant. The principles are timeless. Once you learn how to liberate the leader within you, extraordinary things happen. People need clear objectives set before them if they are to achieve anything of value. Success never comes instantaneously. It comes from taking many small steps. A set of goals becomes a map a potential leader can follow in order to grow. As Shad Helm setter states in You Can Excel in Times of Change, "It is the goal that shapes the plan; it is the plan that sets the action; it is the action that achieves the result; and it is the result that brings the success. And it all begins with the simple word goal." We, as equipping leaders, must introduce our people to the practice of setting and achieving goals.
Lily Tomlin once said, "I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific”. Many people today find themselves in the same situation. They have some vague idea of what success is, and they know they want to achieve it. However, they have not worked out any kind of plan to get there. I have found that the greatest achievers in life are people who set goals for themselves and then work hard to reach them. What they get by reaching the goals is not nearly as important as what they become by reaching them.
When you help your people set goals, use the following guidelines:
Make the goals appropriate.
Always keep in mind the job you want the people to do and the desired result: the development of your people into effective leaders. Identify goals that will contribute to that larger goal.
Make the goals attainable.
Nothing will make people want to quit faster than facing unachievable goals. I like the comment made by Ian Macgregor, former AMAX Corporation chairman of the board: "I work on the same principle as people who train horses. You start with low fences, easily achieved goals, and work up. It's important in management never to ask people to try to accomplish goals they can't accept."
Make the goals measurable.
Your potential leaders will never know when they have achieved their goals if they are not measurable. When they are measurable, the knowledge that they have been attained will give them a sense of accomplishment. It will also free them to set new goals in place of the old ones.
Clearly, state the goals.
When goals have no clear focus, neither will the actions of the people trying to achieve them.
Make the goals require a "stretch”.
As I mentioned before, goals have to be achievable. On the other hand, when goals do not require a stretch, the people achieving them will not grow. The leader must know his people well enough to identify attainable goals that require a stretch.
Put the goals in writing.
When people write down their goals, it makes them more accountable for those goals. A study of a Yale University graduating class showed that the small percentage of graduates who had written down their goals accomplished more than all of the other graduates combined. Putting goals in writing works.
It is also important to encourage your potential leaders to review their goals and progress frequently. Ben Franklin set aside time every day to review two questions. In the morning, he asked himself, "What good shall I do today?" In the evening he asked, "What good have I done today?" I just can't do it!!" My five-year-old son yelled, throwing the pencil to
The ground. "It's just too hard!!" Angry with himself, he fled the room, his
Attempts to write his letters properly abandoned in a heap on the floor next
To the pencil. Torn between running after him and letting him work it out
He, I lingered behind, retrieving the abandoned pencil and smoothing
Out the wadded up paper. I glanced down at the meticulous work he had
Rejected. Pride welled up in my eyes as I gazed upon the backward "S" and
shaky "G".But those flaws were not what caused my sudden tears and desire to
run into his room and hug him hard. What I saw was a careful straight line
of letters that a few weeks ago had been carelessly crooked. I saw a perfect
?D? In addition, a flair to the ?A? that had been missing from his previous attempts.
I saw the progress that he did not see. I saw his potential.
The next day, determined to "get in shape" once and for all, I decided it
was time to add the extra riser to my step and the extra pounds to my
dumbbells. The morning after, I just lay there, paralyzed by soreness. "Come
on," I told myself, "Why can't you just get in shape? What is wrong with you?
Work was not much better. During the course of the day, I doubted my ability
to tackle a challenging project, berated myself for dipping into the candy
dish that perpetually sits on the Administrative Assistant's desk, and
condemned myself for working late and having to rush out the door to pick up
my son on time.
Why is it so easy for us to set our kids up to win, but we constantly set
ourselves up to fail? With our children, if they do something even close to
what they are trying to do, we admire and encourage them. For us, we tell
ourselves "close, but no cigar."
And as a result, our kids grow and expand at an astronomical rate, while we
often struggle along just to survive.
I was playing Yatzee Jr. with my son the other night. I was having a
fantastic game, with four "Yatzees" (they are easier to get in Yatzee Jr,
but still?) on my scorecard. He, however, did not do as well. "That's okay,
Mom”, my son enthused. "I tried. Let us play again. I will bet I will win this
time!" Alright, his manipulation to get me to play another game worked.
After all, how could I argue with such an optimistic outlook? He did not pout
that the game was fixed. He did not complain. Instead, he recognized that he
tried, and saw the potential to try again. He set himself up to win. And he
did!
Despite our inclination to do otherwise, we can all set our lives up to win.
For example, I can feel my aching muscles in the morning and be proud of the
extra effort I put into my workout. I can face a project at work with
enthusiasm for the challenge rather than self-doubt. I can be thankful that
I was able to only take from the candy dish one time rather than dip into it
all daylong. And I can be proud of my commitment to complete a task and
happy for a car that I love to ride in with an awesome stereo to inspire me
as I drive frantically to pick my son up on time. Rather than crumbling up
my life into a wad and rejecting it like an old piece of paper, I can look
at it and see my progress and potential, not my flaws. And you can do it
too! It is not easy, but it is worth it. Give yourself the same benefit you
give your kids ? and set yourself up to win!
Use the 80/20 Rule
The 80/20 rule is as applicable to individual salespeople as it is to a large sales force. Fully eighty percent of your success as a salesperson will be determined by your attitude and only twenty percent by your aptitude. Some people feel that attitude is ninety percent of success in all human endeavors involving other people, but we can quite comfortably use eighty percent as a figure for the purposes of this article.
Develop a Positive Attitude
A positive mental attitude, or a constructive and optimistic way of looking at yourself and your work, goes hand in hand with sales success in every field and in every market. The development of this unshakable attitude of cheerfulness and enthusiasm is your springboard to greatness as a salesperson, no matter what is going on around you.
Learn Your Product Well
The twenty percent of sales effectiveness that comes from product knowledge and professional selling skills is terribly important as well. It is only when you are thoroughly knowledgeable about what you are selling and thoroughly skillful in your ability to present it effectively that you develop the calmness and confidence upon which a positive mental attitude depends.
Upgrade the Quality of Your Thinking
The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life. If you improve the quality of your thinking, in any area, you improve the quality of your life in that area. By using your mind, your ability to think, you become a creator of circumstances rather than a creature of circumstances. You move from being powerless to being powerful. You determine everything that happens to you by the way you think about it, in advance. You may not be what you think you are, but what you think, you are!
Change Your Inner Attitudes of Mind
The most rapid and positive changes in your personality and your sales results come about when you change your thinking about yourself and your possibilities. When you reprogram your subconscious mind so you feel a sense of unshakable optimism and self-confidence, every part of your life begins improving immediately. As William James of Harvard wrote in 1905, "The greatest revolution of my generation is the discovery that individuals, by changing their inner attitudes of mind, can change the outer aspects of their lives."
Expect the Best
The very best salespeople have an attitude of calm, confident, positive self-expectation. They feel good about themselves and they have absolute faith that everything they are doing is contributing toward their inevitable success. They are cool, relaxed, happy, and cheerful about their lives and their careers. They know, deep in their hearts, that they are good at what they do, and their customers know it as well. Often, their customers decide to buy from them even before they have made a sales presentation or described their product or service. They are the champions, or superstars, of selling everywhere, and you can be one of them by developing the same attitudes and attributes that they have.
Action Exercises
Here are two things you can do immediately to put these ideas into action:
First, resolve today to develop and cultivate an attitude of calm, confident, positive expectations towards yourself, your customers, and your career. Expect the best!
Second, take complete control of your thinking and concentrate on the solution rather than the problem. Look for the good in every situation. Be positive and cheerful, no matter what happens.
Well I guess that is it. Till next week.
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| 04/12/04 | Announcing next month's free business coaching demonstration (May 3rd) # |
Eric Sohn
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A free resource for small business owners & entrepreneurs...
The next free business coaching demonstration will be on Monday, May 3rd, from 1-1:30 EDT. Come hear a fellow small business owner work through an issue he or she is struggling with. See how business coaching can help accelerate the process of achieving your goals - there's even time afterwards for Q&A with the coach!
Last month's call was very instructive for the client, who said:
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the coaching session this afternoon. I found it to be very informative, as well as productive. I now have a direction in which to proceed to accomplish my goals.
Register now on Idea-Fountain.com - seating is limited!
Coach Eric
Bigger. Better. Faster.
Fewer Ulcers.
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| 04/12/04 | re: re: re: Hello All # |
Calvin Thomas
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You know what I mean when I said "No spam Fridays". This is the day when you CAN spam. THE ONLY DAY!!!!! (smile).
> Ally Brenneman wrote:
> You are very welcome.
>What is No Spam Fridays?Blessings,Ally
>> Calvin Thomas wrote:
>> Thank You Ally. I would like to see you in here more. I cant wait for "No spam Fridays"
>>> Ally Brenneman wrote:
>>> I pray that everyone had a Blessed Christ's Resurrection /Easter Yestrerday.
>>>I am glad to see new Member in here.I will try to pop in more often then I do.God Bless,Ally Brenneman Reply by Private Message (new win) |
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