Personal Blog of Forest Marie

Imagine what would it would feel like to be able to fire your boss, make a fortune from home, spend more time with your family, have millions invested in real estate allowing your money to work for you and retire in style living a life of luxury while leaving behind a kick-butt legacy for many generations to come.

How would that feel? If it feels like utopia, I have some GOOD news and BAD news for you…

Because I like to solve people’s problems, I always like to get the BAD news first, so here it is …

Bad News … Oh No!

The BAD news is that it’s NOT easy as it sounds to setup and build a successful online business with a strong residual income, especially if you have a poor work ethic and a job mentality mindset..

Here’s a few things you must get good at to achieve that utopia you recently painted in your mind from home with a home business:

• How do you master lead generation?
• Do you use offline or online advertising or both?
• How do you “effectively” follow-up with your prospects?
• How do you know if there’s actually a market for your product?
• How large should your marketing budget be if you want to make $50,000/monthly or more?
• How do you make ads FTC compliant so that you stay of out hot water with the government?
• How do you leverage your time with a personal assistant? Where do you find one?
• What should you do with the money you make so you don’t blow it all like most people do?
• How do you train your team so that they can duplicate your success?
• How do you leverage your time and resources so you’re not working 70 hours a week? (this is huge)

Good News … Yeah!

There’s a lot to it, but the good news is that you’ve found this blog and I can help you … if you can help yourself.

If you’ve ever pursued a home business before, then this information is going to feel like a completely honest, open, and revealing breath of fresh-air compared to some of the garbage you’ve probably heard in the past.

I can show you how to build a pipeline of prospects, and then how to market to them “correctly” using automated tools … it’s the only way to go in my opinion.

The Internet is Full of Garbage …

Too many times, too many people get sucked into hype and sold on empty promises like, “The system does all of the work for you.”

Well guess what … That kind of talk and positioning does nothing but attract lazy losers who don’t want to do anything, unappreciative customers, and the attention of the good-ol’ boys at the FTC.

Sounds like a winning strategy, doesn’t it?

Well before we go any further into that topic, let’s step back and take a quick look at your options…

95% of all home businesses are usually found in the MLM or direct sales industry.

While they have many similarities, the primary difference is the compensation model. I prefer the direct sales model because it’s MUCH easier to replace a full-time or six-figure income compared to any other type of home business. Period. With that said, here’s two secrets of earning a real income from home …

Two Quick Secrets

Secret #1: Choose DIRECT SALES over multi-level marketing (MLM)

If you want to generate a large income quickly and attract higher quality people. If you want to attract the business owners, professional salespeople and white collar professionals like I do, you need to have a business that pay high ticket money.

Let’s be frank: Business owners, professional salespeople and white collar professionals have, during their life, proved they can finish what they start and they are producers and go-getters. We don’t want to bust our ass for $20, $30, $50 and $100 checks … period. If that doesn’t resonate with you, build a bridge and get over it.

Secret #2: Understand how you will really make your money and build your mini-empire.

You see, a business opportunity is really nothing – not an opportunity at all. In fact, it’s just an agreement on a piece of paper.

Joining for the Wrong Reasons

The vast majority of people who end up starting a home business do so because they get all hyped-up, usually on a conference call, about some “super” new product that they think will overtake the market and make them millions in the process.

Well .. unfortunately … that’s not how it works. But boy did that conference call sound good and that presenter was massively articulate.

The only way you’re ever going to make REAL money … I’m talking $500,000, to multiples of that, is to do one single thing…

And if you’ll sit back and really absorb the meaning of what I’m about to share with you, money will NEVER be an issue for you again. Ever. I guarantee it 100%.

So here’s the most valuable piece of advice you’ll ever get from me:

Increase your personal value to the world.

IS THAT IT?

Yes that’s it: “Increase your personal value to the world.”

Did you ever consider that the amount of money you make is a direct measure of your worth to society? It’s why a software engineer makes more than a cashier. They’re simply more valuable.

And if you want to increase your income, you MUST increase your value to others. Once you do that, money starts coming at you like wouldn’t believe. Business becomes a piece of cake.

Social Dynamics

It all comes down to “social dynamics.”

You see, people like to work with, learn from, and buy from proven leaders who can offer them REAL value. People want to invest in a business from someone they perceive as a consultant, not just another peddler preaching hype.

It’s a genetic instinct because associating ourselves with people of means and power increases our chances for survival and prosperity. If you don’t believe me, take a look at how much money you make and then take a look at how much the five people you spend the most time with make. Then find someone making 50K+ a month and check out how much the five people he spends the most time with makes.

This is nothing new — this behavior dates back to the cavemen days.

In essence, when you increase your value to others, you never have to “sell” anything. People approach you. Your become a prosperity magnet, an agent of change, a leader and achieving the kind of financial prosperity you want becomes so easy, it’s a “non-issue”.

On the other hand, if you don’t have any real value to offer someone, they’ll take their business elsewhere to a court they see has value, especially if it’s a great prospect and an attractive person.

As Jim Rohn says,

To attract attractive people, you must become attractive.

So the most important thing you could ever do, no matter what your occupation, is to increase your value to others by increasing your knowledge, experience, and skill sets.

And that’s when marketing becomes FUN!

It’s My Advantage

My knowledge of Internet Marketing is why so many entrepreneurs choose to work with me. As one of the top income earners in the industry with the ability to write and engineer custom Web Sites and software, I obviously have a lot of value to offer sharp, ambitious people like yourself …

… especially in the arena of Internet Marketing and using online systems that market and generate leads and sales non-stop. I love the Internet and know how to to de-mystify the “techie” stuff.

Now go learn all you can about Internet Marketing, leadership, prospecting, etc. There’s a ton of resources out there. And make sure you align yourself with winners!

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Postcards are still in. Most people consider them old school and while that may be true, they are still a very viable and lucrative means of generating leads and sales.

Just like in any advertising medium you have to grab the consumer’s attention. If you do not grab their attention you can be sure that your postcard will be visiting the trash soon.

To do this you will want to create a compelling advertising on Side A (the side without the address and stamp) to get them to read the card from front to back…

Here are 15 ways to save your direct mail postcards from visiting the trash:

1. Have a photo of your product in an unusual setting or some other wacky photo.

2. Be creative with your copy. Make true claims but be bold with them.

3. Cater to their problems and tell them how your product/service can solve them.

4. Offer something of value, i.e. %15 off of their order or something free. Make it BOLD and OBVIOUS!

5. Feature a compelling testimonial or two.

6. Show Before and After pictures, this is especially great for wellness products.

7. Have a quiz or questionnaire with an incentive to fill it out, like a free report.

8. Is a famous person using your product? Spotlight a photo and testimonial of them using the product.

9. Put a picture of you the sender on it with a personal note.

10. Create compelling copy listing the benefits rather than the features.

11. Create urgency by having a deadline for your offer; make it noticeable by circling in red.

12. If you are not offering a discount, visually show how much money the consumer will save with your product/service.

13. Make your postcard look like a special by-invite-only event.

14. Ask a wacky question or some true and false question and have the answer on the other side or have to go to a website for the answers.

15. If you are using black ink only make sure the postcard is a bright color that stands out. You could also use textured paper to grab their attention.

Remember the goal of your postcard is to grab the reader’s attention.

The goal of Side A of the postcard is to grab their attention and peak their curiosity to get them to flip it over and see what is on the other side and to then take action.

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It’s not just about making a sale; it’s about making a long-term client.

Attraction marketing is about the experience not about selling. When people can feel and see that what you have to offer is what they want they will be drawn to you.

There is no struggling or lack mentality when it comes to Attraction Marketing it is about creating immense value and being of service. It’s not what is in it for you, but what can you do to provide the greatest service and value to the consumer.

Here are 7 tips to get your Attraction Marketing plan in action:

1. Start with your business. What is the purpose if your business, what is the outcome that you want from it? Think about what you want the outcome to be in the next 3 years and what the outcome will be for your clients as well.

2. Get clear on the results. What amount of income do you want to generate in the next year, 2 and 3? What are the changes that will happen as the result of this extra income in your life? Think about how it will impact your life and how it will feel.

3. Get clear on your contribution. What impact will your products or services have on your clients? What impact do you want it to have? Keeping your client in mind and their benefit will significantly increase the amount of satisfied clients you have as well as the amount of referrals you will get.

* It’s a good idea to start and end each day visualizing the results you intend to create with your business and how it will impact your clients’ and your life. This will help you to stay focused.

4. Are you passionate about your business? You can make money and be successful at anything whether you like it or not. However, if you are not passionate about what you do it will hinder the amount of money and success you have. If it doesn’t make you happy, then find something that does. What is your passion?

5. Provide your client with excellence. It’s easy to provide your customer with excellence when you love what you do. Think about what solutions you like to offer your customers. Concentrate on the services, solutions and/or products you enjoy offering vs. being a jack-of-all and master-of-none. Your enjoyment of offering these select things will show in your bottom-line.

6. Define your niche. Clearly define what is you do and offer. Some people feel this limits your audience when it actually enables you to target your audience and make the biggest impact in that market. This means bigger and easier results than attempting to cater to everyone. Know your target market, their demographics, what is it they want and need? Get clear on your niche and your audience will make running your business a lot smoother and abundant.

7. Where are you right now? Knowing where you are right now with your business is just as important as knowing where you intent to be a year or more from now. What are your strengths? What area should you improve on? If anything is hindering you from making money and/or going after the life you want… Figure out why that is happening and how to eliminate it. Eliminating your self-defeating thoughts and ways will remove any blocks from you becoming a major magnet in attracting what you want in your business and life.

Do not take these 7 steps lightly, put them into action today, right now and watch as your marketing turns from struggle to ease. Attraction Marketing is not just a method but a way of life and it will affect your life just as much as your business.

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If you are involved in network marketing, no doubt you are aware of how it can be very important to build up a downline. However, many people get the idea that their success hinges upon their upline or their downline. While your upline and downline can affect the money that you make and mitigate your learning curve, it’s important that you realize you are not responsible for their actions, and likewise they are not responsible for yours. Once you get a grasp on this key concept, you’ll be better prepared to become successful in this type of marketing today.

NEVER Blame Your Upline For Your Failure

The first thing you need to remember is that you should never blame your upline for your own failure. Even if your upline isn’t doing well, this is no excuse for you. You are responsible for the actions that you take. Don’t try putting the blame off on your upline if you don’t succeed.

If you are not succeeding and making a profit, then more than likely it’s because you are doing something wrong. You need to find out what it is and stop doing what isn’t promoting you. Your success does not hinge merely on the success of your upline. So, start accepting the blame yourself instead of trying to pass it all off on someone else. Accountability is a very admirable quality – learn it.

You’re Not Responsible When Your Downline Fails

At some point you are going to become an upline leader yourself. When you become a leader, you’ll have a team below you. Often your team can help you to make even more money in network marketing as it’s all about leverage.

It’s your job to help train your downline and to give them the instructions they need in order to be successful. However, this doesn’t mean that you are responsible if certain members of your downline fail. Drill this into your head: The failure of people in your downline is not something that you are personally responsible for. Each person in your downline is responsible for themselves and whether or not they are successful. So, don’t feel guilty if something happens and someone in your downline doesn’t make it or they totally fail. This is not your fault.

Remember You’re NOT A Baby Sitter

When you have people in your downline, it’s so important that you remember that you’re not a baby sitter. Sure, you are there to provide help along the way, but you shouldn’t have to baby sit those in your downline. Give them the information they’ll need and then let them go. They will be responsible for how they use the information and how they perform in network marketing. You should have not to spend the time repeatedly looking over their shoulder to make sure they are performing. Let them go, don’t baby sit them, but be ready to offer some help if they ask for it.

The Guilt Factor – Quitting Because You Feel Responsible

Unfortunately, one of the main reason that good people quit network marketing is because they feel responsible for their downline and feel the need to baby sit them. And if the a team member doesn’t perform, many people take it personally and, on a subconcious level, struggle to make more sales and grow their sales team.

Over time this becomes a burden and can be very frustrating as well, which is so many people end up in the network marketing cemetery. It’s important that you don’t let these feelings control your ability to be successful in network marketing yourself. You don’t need to feel responsible for what your upline or downline does. Instead of quitting, refocus on what really matters – being a success yourself.

It All Starts And Stops With YOU!

Remember, when it comes to network marketing, it all starts and stops with you. If you are successful, that’s because of you. If you fail, then it’s probably your fault. You aren’t responsible for others and they aren’t responsible for you either. You are the one that will make or break this business. Once you begin to realize this, you’ll feel a new type of freedom. You’ll feel as if the chains have been broken and you are free to be successful. Don’t let those feelings drag you down, but be responsible for your self and you’ll be able to climb your way to success if you are willing to work hard yourself.

As the saying goes, “the buck starts and stops with you.” So never pass it.

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Are you developing your mindset yet or are you still letting weeds grow in your mind?

Right now we are going to talk about mindset. What it is, what you have to do to master it and what will happen when you do.

Whether you are disciplined in exercising your mind or you think you can sit idly by without developing your mind, you will find great value here.

First, what is mindset exactly? I think most of us have a general description, but let’s get specific.

From the website of Merriam-Webster:

mindset
One entry found.

Main Entry: mind–set
Pronunciation: \’mīn(d)-,set\
Function: noun
Date: 1909

1: a mental attitude or inclination
2: a fixed state of mind

Simple enough, right?

So what is your mental attitude or inclination? What is your fixed state of mind?

Are your thoughts berating your mind with negativity and creating a mindset of lack and scarcity?

Are you concentrating on everything you don’t want all the time i.e. I hate my job, I never have enough money, I can’t stand when so and so does that, etc. Are you constantly living in the past?

Or are you developing your mindset for prosperity by thinking about what you want and the actions you are taking to get there? Are you living in the now?

Are you the later? Than congratulations, you represent 3% of the population! You are wealthy and not just in money, in all facets of your life.

If you are the one with a lack-mentality and therefore a weak mindset, have no fear you can change your mindset with simple disciplines and you can start right NOW!

Is there something in your life you do not like whether you want more money, a great relationship, a better business, whatever you want you can have simply by starting to discipline your mind and of course taking action!

So STOP concentrating on being sick and tired of whatever and start thinking about what you want.

I am going to show you how to develop your mindset with easy methods to convert your mindset from lack to wealth right here, right now!

Here’s 5 Steps to Developing Your Mindset for Wealth

Reminder, true wealth is more than being rich it is being happy and abundant in all areas of your life do these simple steps and you will open your mind and life to endless possibilities.

1. CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS

If you are not thinking about what you want and the steps to get there, than you are sabotaging your life.

Pay attention to your thoughts, if you notice you are thinking something negative, gossiping, etc. Simply stop and access and if it is not what you want cancel the thought and think about what you want instead.

Don’t know what to think? Get an affirmation. And if stinking thinking tries to get in your way say your affirmation over and over till it goes away.

2. FILTER NOISE

What you allow yourself to hear and see are just as important as what you allow yourself to think. Are you watching a bunch of negative news, listening to depressing songs, or constantly thinking about the prospect who didn’t sign up with you?

All of this affects your conscious or subconscious depending on you. i.e. People that get into a show and start yelling and screaming at the characters thus for emotionalizing and internalizing the feelings are doing double the damage by consciously living that emotion as well as subconscious.

Listen and watch things that lift you up rather than bring you down.

3. FIND THE GOOD

This may be “out there” for some, just try it you might like it!

With every situation no matter how dismal it may appear you can and should choose to find the good.

You might have to dig a bit or get creative however there is something good there.

Allow your mind to open up, play detective if you have to… What is the good in this? How can it benefit me? How can it change me for the better?

Whatever you do find the good in the situation and concentrate on that.

4. LIVE TODAY

Let your past go and stop beating yourself up. Remove the what ifs, I should haves and I could haves.

Live today, live in the now.

Learn from your past but do not allow yourself to keep reliving and emotionalizing the scenario that is unless you like recreating it in your life.

5. BE CONSCIOUSLY AWARE

Notice your thoughts, emotions and how your body feels in every moment.

It may sound like “hard work” at first and it will take time to develop the habit. However, I can bet your life staying as is will be much harder.

What are you thinking about before you fall asleep, when you wake up, when you are eating, when you are watching your favorite show, and so on.

Before you know it you will be consciously aware and eliminating the negativity in your life with ease.

Recommended Reading to Start Developing Your Mindset:

• The Science of Getting Rich
• Think and Grow Rich
• Acres of Diamonds
• As a Man Thinketh
• The Master Mind
• You’re Broke Because You Want To Be

You should also visit the following post I wrote here:

Can Autosuggestion Really Help With Your Subconscious Mind?

Okay it’s your turn… What are you doing now to develop a healthy mindset? And if you never thought about developing your mind until now, what are you going to do to develop your mindset for wealth?

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