Jim Rohn passes away
It’s a sad day for every network marketer and student of personal development. The remarkable Jim Rohn, who has influenced so many , passed away today at the age of 79.
Not everyone knows this, but Jim Rohn was first a network marketer, long before he got famous as a speaker, writer and international business philosopher.
He was always one of the biggest supporters of our industry and he has inspired an entire generation of network marketing superstars and personal development trainers.
To me it seems that words are insufficient to describe this amazing human being and the impact he’s had on the world.
So, instead I’ll share just a short paragraph from Jim’s Rohns own magic of communication. It’s the way he often ended his lectures and I think it’s comes alive for us in a special way today:
“I go with you in all the experience that we’ve had. But I promise you this as we leave here: I will not leave you behind. I’ll take you with me in my thoughts and in my heart.”
Thanks Jim and rest in peace!
You live on in the thoughts and hearts of millions of people around the world…
TVI Express a scam?
From USA to Australia and from Northern Europe to the South of Africa a new phenomenon is spreading like wildfire by ”word-of mouth” and proclaiming to be a legitimate network marketing company.
This company bears the name Travel Ventures International, or more commonly referred to as TVI Express. But is this really a REAL company with real products and a viable future? Or is it just a simple scam designed to enrich the owners and a few at the top of the pyramid?
Well, if you ask respected industry consultant Rod Cook at MLM Watchdog, the answer is obvious. TVI Express is a classic scam and something he says he should have warned his readers about earlier: http://www.mlmwatchdog.com/RC_Scam_Pyramid.html
Troy Dooley of MLM Helpdesk agrees and has made a video post about TVI that you may see here: http://www.mlmhelpdesk.com/2009/09/14/troy-dooly-calls-tvi-express-aka-travel-ventures-international-a-mlm-scam-learn-why/
Coupled with the fact that convicted scam artist Ken Russo is one of the people behind TVI is really all you need to know. Our advice is to RUN the other direction if approached by this compan. And if you have a network organization it’s good to warn your people in advance so they don’t get lured by the hype and fall prey to this global scam.
Xango Launches in Russia
On Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of October Xango had it’s official launch of Russia. The event took place at Small Sports Arena in Moscow with about 2000 excited distributors in atttendance. Mainly from Russia, but also quite a few from Ukraine and Kazakhstan.
It was quite an event! (I was there so I should know)
Speakers from Xango were Aaron Garrit, Joe Morton, Beverly Hollister, Craig Hale, Andrea Waterfall, Rob Spangler and Jason Pierce.
Leading Xango distributors Dwayne Dyer and Sherman Unkefer were also present and gave powerful speeches. And Doug Wead, of course. Arguably one of the best speakers in the world today.
The event included lots of entertainment, music, an amazing laser show, and lots of prizes including computers, electronics, a BMW and a Mercedes!
Take a look at the videos below for glimpse of what the event was like!
Xango launches Eleviv – a product to restore Vigor
On Saturday september 5th Xango unveiled the name of it’s new product that has previously been code-named X-51.
Over a thousand distributors and guests attended the seremony at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. and watched the unveiling of Eleviv, a revolutionary new dietary supplement for natural, youthful vigor. Among the many (stated) benefits are decreased stress, improved mood, and enhanced sleep quality.
In a more general way, Eleviv is said to restore vigor and help people “feel great again”.
The product is developed by Dr Shawn Talbott who has formulated a unique botanical ingredient blend of Eurycoma longifolia, citrus peel extract, green tea extract, and pharmaceutical-grade L-Theanine that helps normalize both testosterone and cortisol levels in our bodies.
To learn more about Eleviv, check out the web site www.eleviv.com
Even if you’re a competitior or don’t believe in the product, you have to agree the promotional videos are great!
Donald Trumps starts network marketing company!
Looks like the rumors are true: Donald Trump is launching his own network marketing company!
The Donald has been a supporter of network marketing for many years and even been a spokesperson for Michigan-based American Telecommunication Network (ACN).
Now, he has partnered with Ideal Health, a company that sells customized vitamins and nutritional supplements, and will lauch Trump Network in october 2009. (www.trumpnetwork.com)
So, what do you think? Will this be a success, or is Trump Network destined to fail like all the other network marketing companies that have been built upon the celebrity of its founders?
Jim Fobair is back!
For those of you who have been in network marketing for more than a decade Jim Fobair is a well known name. He first rose to fame as a million dollar earner with Herbalife back in the 80s. Then in the 90s he became even more famous (or infamous) as the man behind OneSource, who rose to $65,000,000 in sales of “Laundry CDs” before the program collapsed. In the aftermath the FTC stepped in and reached a settlement that stated the product was a fraud and fined Jim Fobair $50,000.
It’s been quiet from Jim for many years, but now he’s back in this industry as an independent distributor of Youngevity International. And the product? Chocolate!
In his own words: “I can’t keep enough of it in stock. We’ve had an overwhelming positive response to our chocolate. It has a wow factor that you can’t explain in words, so I have everyone just sample it. If they try, they buy it. It’s that good.”
Jim Fobair Business
For a guy that left a lot of people with a bad taste in their mouth after the OneSource collapse, this doesn’t sound too bad!
What do you think?
Paul Zane Pilzer And The Wellness Revolution
Six years ago, economist Paul Zane Pilzer, wrote the book The Wellness Revolution and outlined an emerging $200 billion industry he called “wellness.” Today, this industry has grown to $500 billion and is the fastest growing field for for network marketers around the world.
Everyone in our industry should get Paul Zane Pilzer updated book The NEW Wellness Revolution. But because most people will NOT read this book, I have included a short video by Pilzer below that will give you the highlights of what the buzz is about!
Robert Dean Left Tahitian Noni
This is not breaking news any longer, but some people still keep asking if Robert Dean Jr left Tahitian Noni International for another company?
Yes, it seems hard to believe, but it’s true.
Robert Dean and most of his TOPGUN team has left and gone to Monavie. You can get his own story here: http://www.robertdeanjr.com/therealstory
Oh, and just in case you don’t know who Robert Dean is, he WAS the top income earner in TNI.
He joined TNI in 2001 and ran with it breaking numerous records in Tahitian Noni in just his first year. He also had a lot of top earners on his team such as Barry Byrd, Herschel Gibbs, Donna Allen and James Tucker.
I am guessing most of Roberts leaders will follow him over to Monavie. You may say what you want about Robert Dean, but he is a obviously a leader and a “mover and shaker” 
In fact, he might be as close to a Hip Hop star as one can get in this industry.
Just check this out:
The Ultimate Opportunity
Network Marketing trainer Eric Worre, just added another great article to the facebook group Network Marketing Professionals. Please read it below and I’ll think you’ll agree we’re moving into the Golden Age of Network Marketing!
The Ultimate Opportunity
By Eric Worre
The Network Marketing industry is better positioned than ever!
Ladies and gentlemen, people simply MUST come up with a plan and, if they don’t choose Network Marketing where do they go?
- Professional sales in this economy?
- Service oriented professions in this economy?
- Traditional small business ownership in this economy?
- Corporate work in this economy?
October U.S. home sales… the lowest in 50 years, and 45% of all sales during the month were foreclosures!
U.S. foreclosures… 5 million homes in June. Today 11.5 million!
Record unemployment month after month after month
Sales professionals are suffering like never before
Retail? The following stores informed the Security Exchange of closing plans between October 2008 and January 2009.
- Circuit City stores… most recent (? how many)
- Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide are to be shuttered
- Lane Bryant,, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine’s to close 150 store nationwide
- Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
- Cache will close all stores
- Talbots closing down all stores
- J. Jill closing all stores
- GAP closing 85 stores
- Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
- Wickes Furniture closing down
- Levitz closing down remaining stores
- Bombay closing remaining stores
- Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January.
- Whitehall closing all stores
- Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
- Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
- Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ (New Brunswick)
- Macys to close 9 stores after January
- Linens and Things closing all stores
- Movie Galley Closing all stores
- Pacific Sunware closing stores
- Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
- Sprint/ Nextel closing 133 stores
- JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
- Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
- Wilson Leather closing down all stores
- Sharper Image closing down all stores
- KB Toys closing 356 stores
- Lowe’s to close down some stores
- Dillard’s to close some stores.
Add all that to the U.S. automakers, the financial institutions and the airlines all in crisis.
PEOPLE NEED A PLAN! And there is no question that Network Marketing remains the finest “personal bail out plan” for the average person today. Nowhere else can a person start a business with so little risk and have so much upside within their reach. Will it take work? Sure, but what doesn’t? Will it be uncomfortable? Yep, but not as uncomfortable as putting your head in the sand and hoping for things to change. Will it take the discipline of learning new skills? Absolutely, but you’re probably facing that anyway (whether you recognize it or not).
I’ll say it again, if not Network Marketing, then what?
Ladies & gentlemen, we are moving into our industry’s Golden Age, but only for those with the Vision to recognize it.
Tell your story, paint the vision, and work to make it a reality.
You deserve it!
Your friend & partner,
Eric Worre – Network Marketing Professional
The MLM Revolution
On January 1st, 2009, network marketing superstar Randy Gage will be releasing his manifesto “The MLM Revolution”.
The document is free and intented to reveal the truth about our profession. It will include topics such as:
* Learn the shameful business practices we must all work to eliminate in our profession, to end government harassment, media attacks, and negative public perceptions;
* Uncover what you must know to make your bonus check 100, 500 or even 1,000 times larger than it was in 2008;
* Discover the single biggest mistake “MLM grinders” make that prevents them from ever manifesting real duplication;
* Learn the 5 deadly lies of MLM – and why people keep trying to convince you they are true:
* Discover what role Web 2.0 and social networking sites will play in the future of Network Marketing – and what you must do to prepare for this;
* Learn the 7 most deceitful recruiting practices in our business and how to protect you and your team from them;
* Find out how to instantly recognize Ponzi scheme
s, chain letters and illegal pyramids that try to pass themselves off as legitimate MLM opportunities, and what we can do to shut them down; and,
* Learn how we can lock arms together and make 2009 and 2010 the “golden era” of Network Marketing that will be talked about with reverence for decades to come!
To get notice of the download as soon as it is available, sign up at
http://networkmarketingtimes.com/mlm-manifesto/
