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Putting Quality Ingredients Into Your MLM Team: 6 Ways To Sponsor Up

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Here’s a short commerical video my beautuful and talented chef-wife Eva Mcken inspired me to record. While cooking up one of her healthy new dishes for dinner,  I couldn’t help notice the smell but more importantly the lesson it was eminating throughout the kitchen. I know you’l agree with me after you read this blog post.

Take a peak and have a smell at the aroma.

Take a look and tell me if you have been putting THIS ingredient into your newtork marketing equation. I’ll explain after you watch it below, just why you cannot afford to eliminate these 6 ingredients as you put your mlm recipe together.

So why would you want to make sure the ingredients in your busimness team starts with quality. For the simple reason that what you put into the recipe is what you get out. Someone once said you cannot bake a good apple pie recipe with rotten apples. This got me thinking about the kinds of teams people develop in network marketing. Why are some reps stronger than others? Why are some reps stronger leaders than others? Why do some reps duplicate better than others? and why do some reps make more money than others? Fundamentally it is one thing QUALITY and that is affected by a concept calld sponsoring up. Sponsoring up is what the next few lines are all about; things you can do to give yourself an advantage so you end up getting what you want instead of settling for what you get.

Here are 6 ingredients to always think about when aiming to sponsor or enroll up.

1. Is this person hungry? Do they have strong & clear desire. If they want more in life they will be motivted to do somethig about changing where they are.Hungry people change their lives and impact others around them with that change.

2. Prospect in areas where sharp people frequent, not just where needy people commiserate. ie low grade malls and sketchy parts of town are not where winners hang out. Business Forums, Trade Shows, Art Galleries, Business Centers, Internet Cafes, Fitness Centres, Home & Improvement, Boating Shows, Boutiques and Fine Dining Establishments and Countey Clubs.

3. Don’t offer to pay people’s enrollment fee into the business because they promise to “build it big!” I have always found those that build never brag or require a deal or bribe -they just do it. Anything that doesn’t cost someone something is never valued. In our company it stand to reason we begin both with a value mindset in the reps we attract and the  products we market. Value is what we are all about, people first and then our products.

4. Challenge them correctly. A truly sharp and successful person is comfortable and accustomed to the process of growth, change and even struggle. So if they have been familiar with success in the past then they shouldn’t be too bent out of shape to hear from you what it really takes to succeed in this new business. Be honest, be straight and tell them like it is. You’ll find you’ll turn off the posers but motivate the leaders.

5. Never assume they aren’t looking. Successful people and those who want more are always looking and keeping their radars and antennas up. If you ever meet a person who says they are successful but closed minded, you know they are not be telling the truth. Entrepenuers always look. While some may not be ready to do, they are alomst 90% open and willing to listen to any great concepts and innovative ideas that allow them to profit, succeed and grow even more than they have attained. Never ever never prejudge! That could cost you fortunes especially if they say yes and turn up in someone else’s network marketing team.

6. You be the “head chef!” What does that mean? It means you set the pace, you be the leader you want others to follow regardless of how amazing your new rep may be or profess to be. Remember that the recipe is only as good as the cook that makes it and in business, the speed of the team is determined by the speed of the leader!

If your’e ready to start sponsoring up  and put quality in your business team, apply these 6 points listed above  TODAY. (Please share and comment if this post has helped you)

Erwin & Eva Mcken aka The MLM Chef!
Toronto, Canada
416-882-5122

p.s If you’re sponsor doesn’t know how to help you sponsor up, call me at 416-882-5122 or email me directly at WorkWithErwin@gmail.com

Back From Our FREE Mexico Cruise w Company Leaders & Memories Galore

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Eva and I just got back a few days from being aboard Royal Caribbean’s luxurious Jewel of the Seas for 6 days. We were there with approx 206 business partners in our network marketing company Numis Network and boy oh boy  it was a experience that will go down in the history books for years to come. I knew it was going to loads of fun, laughter, good times and memories but it was even better than I had anticipated. Another reason you just cannot afford to miss any future trips. Here in this blog post that has been several days overdue I will highlight some memorable moments as best I can to give you a taste of the week long party! But before I do,  just what is a memory and why is it so essential?

A memory is a moment. A memory tells a story. A memory is deeply personal. It is your experience. It’s one that you and you alone keep and treasure for lifetime which no person can ever take from you. It’s also waterproof, fire-proof and damage-proof so no matter what anyone else says or thinks, it stays secure in your possession forever. And just why is this so vital as you build your business? Well, because these memories you create will shape you and your future. This is exactly what a week aboard Jewel of The Seas on the on The Gulf of Mexico having a blast with 200 plus friends was all about for those who attended.

Here’s a list of just some of the fun-filled and dynamic events we enjoyed. On our first evening we had a meet & greet reception for all the cruise winners on Sat night as we pulled away from Tampa. Over chilled champagne we all of us got together and celebrated each other for doing what it took to earn the trip. We also congratulated several special people on their new wedding engagements and wedding anniversaries. Many that were long overdue. What a special way to celebrate that right? The next morning we assembled casually and were impacted by a powerful training to equip us to become better business builders and leaders. VP of our companies’ marketing dept, Matt DiMaio empowered us all with how to create a better memory and powerful mind. WOW!! After dinner where we feasted on some amazing gourmet dishes and after some returned to the casino to try and win some more money, others went to boogy and dance up a storm in the night club. Others found bliss winding down the night with a nice romantic walk hand in hand with their loved one on the top deck of our 130,000 ton cruise liner under the stars of the night sky.

The next couple days were spent at port relaxing, reminiscing and recharging. Personally we drove out to a beautiful beach resort called Paradise Island in Cozumel and the next day we headed to Tequila Beach in Puerto Costa Maya. Both days we just lay back and soaked up the sun, built friendships, dreamed bigger while having amazing conversations in the tropical ocean air. Some reps got ocean side massages for hours, others paddle boated with their kids while others kayaked to cool off. But what we all did and was something I was truly was excited to see the group participate in was actually for me the #1 highlight of the entire week.What was it you ask? Personal testimonial videos. Almost everyone who won the trip recorded their own heart felt testimonial video. I had never seen this happen before as a company.We had our very own company camera crew capture in the word of the qualifiers the true essence of what this business means to us all. We all shared live on camera (on the ship & at the beaches) just what the lifestyle experience of being part of the is this company/team of leaders was doing in our lives and for our families. Can I tell ya, I just cannot wait for you to see them once they are edited and uploaded on our new website coming soon.

Now why would I say that testimonial videos were a highlight above snorkeling, winning money in the casino, sunbathing or even indulging in amazing cuisine nightly. Simple because for the first time I witnessed people actually beginning to grasp and understand the real value of what our amazing network marketing business Numis is truly all about. It’s always been people and not just products. Amazingly enough unless asked about it,  the common point all our reps talked about was the priceless relationships we made far out weighing the value the gold & silver we love to collect.

The final sea day as we headed back to Tampa, we concluded our team building session inside the theatre of the ship where we talked abut a fundamental topic that honestly just doesn’t get enough air time. The Dream. All I can say is that there were a lot of motivated, insired and enthused reps after hearing the co-founders, Dave Lovett, Ray Higdon and yours Erwin Mcken build their dream. I felt a tide turn, our ship take a new course as now more than ever before reps verbalized how ready they were to hit the ground running in 2012 to make their dreams a reality.

This incentive trip was tons of fun, tons of laughter and a lot of sheer craziness, just ask anyone who won it, but for me and many of our 35 attendees from our BigWave team – it was an epic memory and a shift to the real reason we are building network marketing in the first place. Lifestyle and Lifetime relationships. This year make your business and future happen. Come join us on the next cruise trip and never ever miss another chance to make memories galore!

Will You Be Joining Us on The Next Incentive Trip?

Arriving in Paradise -WOW

The View From Our Balcony Stateroom, Take a Peak!

Why a Bad Day at The Beach is Better Than a Good Day at The Office

 

The Value & Importance of a MLM Mobile App for your Business Growth in 2012

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Hey fellow reps, I am writing this post 3 nights before embarking on our 3rd FREE incentive trip paid by our awesome primary company (Numis Network) and before joining approx 180 other winners and leaders this weekend. Jan 7-13th. Suffice it to say we cannot wait.. Now while we will be spending 6 glorious days and 5 luxurious nights aboard The Jewel of The Sea having fun, eating good food (some heathy too) dancing, laughing and making lifetime memories…there are two things to note. A) It won’t be the same without you there so make sure you qualify next time but B) it won’t be all play time.

Continue reading to see what I mean exactly.

I have learned from the co-founders directly that we will be enjoying some specifically designed and scheduled team building sessions. We’ll be game planning, dream building and some of us even leadership strategizing over a few hours while we sail across the gulf on Mexico enroute back to Tampa. “Yeah, you bet I’m pumped!” Which brings me to the point of this blog today. For a while now I have been absorbed with the idea (which I can’t shake) and have zealously shared with our forward thinking owners that the need for a mobile application just cannot go unanswered or unmet. Even with the exceptional growth of our company in the past 27 plus months, the opportunity for greater growth by having a mobile app would impact greatly our business on many fronts. Increased market and product reach, speedy support and training and of course dynamic rep usage/ daily application in the field. It is my strong belief that our very own unique mobile app would explode what we are already doing in North America and UK. There would be no other mlm company pioneering graded precious metals along with a mobile app. A second first for us!

So why am I writing about this topic before my free cruise?  I plan on sharing some actual data with the owners on the ship this weekend from you the active reps building in the field.

We all know and agree that the modern trend of personal computing has revolutionized business. But what many may not know is how powerful the modern day smart phone and now newly termed, “super phones” are impacting media, business and even our network marketing industry. We can say it this way: Mobile is transforming the way people do business and adapting to this change is vital. 1.2 billion apps were downloaded during the holiday week between December 25-31.Over 85% of people get their information to their mobile devices first then to their pc After which, when they get home they proceed to jump online. Tons of users engage in mobile activities like web purchases, gaming, banking, travel  and of course let’s not forget a little trend called social media. I rest my case.

Today I am asking for 10 sec of help and for you participate in a short survey below. Maybe you are just finishing your day or starting your January work week. Here it is: Simply leave me your feedback / responses and or thoughts to the questions listed below via the reply button found at the bottom of this article. I will gather all the data I can and present factually our findings of app relevance, timing and interest level to corporate while we cruise next week. So let’s find out just how important having Numis mobile application is to you for your business success in 2012. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

SURVEY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A NUMIS MOBILE APPLICATION
1. Do you engage in mobile applications on your cell phone currently? Yes or No?
2. Would you agree that you use your cell phone to access more than 50% of your daily information? Yes or No?
3. Do you carry your cell phone with you wherever you go? Yes or No?
4. Would having a mobile app give you reason to share you business with others easier and faster? Yes or No?
5. Would features like sales reporting, BV volume, new rep enrollment and training be valuable to have at the touch of a button? Yes or No?
6. If you knew your cell phone was like your mlm cash register, would you check on your back office more often during the day? Yes or No?
7. Would you consider purchasing a Numis University ticket, extra coins or more support tools via your phone if it was available? Yes or No?
8.Does the idea of receiving text notifications when you get paid or when reps reach new rank levels be beneficial? Yes or No?
9. If you ran into another mlm rep (competitor) who has a company mobile app, would you be slightly jealous? Yes or No?
10. Would you like to see our company (Numis) develop a mobile app in the near future?
Yes or No?

TODAY’S MOBILE STATS EXPLAINED SIMPLY

Let’s commit to making 2012 a historic year with our amazing Numis Network co-founders. Let’s help make this year your break-out and breakthrough year with more of you getting free, living the the dream lifestyle and enjoying a lot more free incentive trips sailing with Numis Network!

Erwin & Eva Mcken
5Star Directors
p.s If your upline does not have a proven system to help you hit your goals in 2012, please call me at 416-882-5122 or email me at WorkWithErwin@gmail.com

A New Year’s ‘BigWave’ Resolution or Revolution?

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2012 is almost here and for some of you it’s a little nerve racking but for most of you this means a bold brand new change.A change I am ready to see as well.Our team is so poised and ready to explode with passion, purpose and the biggest leaders this industry has ever seen. Don’t just sit back and witness it but be a part of it in 2012.

I cannot wait to see what I will bring forth to this year. I cannot wait to see what you will contribute as well. Looking back we cherish the successes and failures of 2011. We are so graateful to all of you who have entered our lives and brought us great value, your insight and most of all the gift of powerful partnership and friendship. Let’s agree now to  make 2012 an even bigger, brighter, bolder year. A  new year full of released potential, maximized vison and manifested dreams.  Are you ready Eva & I are,

See you there 7 Happy 2012!

How To Become a More Inspiring Person in Your Business for 2012

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When I think about real network marketing success I cannot help but include this word called INSPIRATION in the dialogue. But inspiration is not an abstract opaque word, it is a real thing that people do that makes all the difference. It is the way in which you make others feel by what you do. Most of the time it is why you do it. Today we want to explore how to become a person who leads through inspiration and not just education. A person who connects with others in a human way not just by “what you do” but “why you do it” If you don’t know how to be inspring in your marketing and team building, it’s time to learn. So many reps inisde of network marketing are great at all the A-B-C’s and 1-2-3′s but suck at being real and showing their human side. I believe that being technically great at your business while being an inspring leader are not mutually exclusive – it’s a mandatory a combination.

So how does one inspire someone? Is there a ebook you can download or is there a 3 step process to this subject? On the contrary it’s a little more involved than that. It is where you must ask yourself “Who are the most inspiring people I know and why do they inspire others?” You will find that they are typically ordinary people who have either achieved or overcome some extra-ordinary life event. Some physical challenges and others emotional. We’ve all been amazed, astounded by the perfectly groomed Olympic athletes and the elite in any field; but aren’t we not more inspired by the ordinary man, woman or child reaching deep inside and pulling something out of the depths of their heart and soul and attainig victory. We all connect with the underdog don’t we? Inspiration is simple. Not neccessarily devine but rare, unique, distinct, heroic, precious…remarkable. You know it when you see it, you know it by the way you feel encouraged to push forward even in the face of your own personal life’s adversity. Inspiration doesn’t take much because as humans we all have the equipment to do it, we just need to start doing it. I call it fanning the flame as opposed to flicking the switch and at times all it takes is stricking a match. It isn’t as much transactional as it thermal.

Most of us do not set out to be inspiring but rather motivating especially in the realm of mlm day in day out business. While motivation is head space thing and can be very logical, inspiration many times just happened. It flows and powerfully wthout logic or reason. What it does have, similar to motivation is the deep impact but carries a immense effect on us all. We are moved. So here are some points to consider on how to be more inspiring as we build our businesses and move people.

  • Live like no one is  paying you to live your life. Own it authentically.
  • Remind yourself that your team is always watching, judging, caring,evalutating and behave accordingly as a leader.
  • Live life as though every thought, action, emotion, reaction, decision and passion mattered – because it really does matter.
  • Never criticize, always support and encourage your reps.
  • Embrace the bad times as warmly as the good. Ask what can I learn from this?
  • Keep your darkest moments and thoughts to yourself until they are history and you’ve learned the lesson they were meant to teach you. Then share the story and the lesson with your team as a one of victory.
  • Be humble – no matter what.
  • Don’t let praise go to your head or criticism go to your heart. Start fresh daily.
  • Treat every rep, whether you know them or not, no matter what their station, title in life, with 100% respect.
  • Remember clothes, money, titles and status don’t make the man/woman – character does.
  • Give every rep the benefit of the doubt.
  • Assume love and let go of hate.
  • Never take anything personally and remember that no matter how a rep treats you, it’s all about them and their perception/problems and not about you.
  • Be generous and remember, you’re NEVER too poor to be helpful, generous or kind. Set a good example of generosity.
  • Be grateful and thankful for what you have already received.
  • Be positive when no one else is.
  • Be persistent and consistent
  • Don’t fear failure, instead,conquer it.

You see you don’t have to do world shaking things to inspire someone. You simply have to rise above your own personal trials in an extraordinary manner. Overcome the challenge, learn the life lesson, share it sincerelt or simply let it fuel you to carry on. What you will come to realize is tis: You will stand out and others will mark you as “inspirational” They will remember YOU and your actions will ripple and resonate in eveything you do (not just when you show the business presentation.) Oh yes your presentation will rock but you will be the one they rememeber and want to work with long term.

Try adding some inspiration to your tasks, to your interactions, your trainings, your blog,etc and mix into your words when speaking to your prospects and team. I cannot wait for you to see with your own eyes the differnce it can make!

Erwin & Eva
p.s. if your upline doesn’t a way to help you grow into an inspiring leader call me today at 416-882-5122

A Christmas Message From Me & Mine To You & Yours!

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Here’s a personal holiday message I recorded just for you…You may be traveling, entertaining loved ones or just spending it at home with family. Either way make it special. Focus on being present rather giving presents for that is the greatest gift. And so if we don’t get a chance to speak directly by phone or in person, go ahead and click the video below for a special message from me and mine to you and yours!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

-Erwin & Eva

The Best Christmas Gift We Received From Our Numis Team in 2011

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We had a sensational time the other night in our condo party room. Many of our local Toronto Numis reps got together to celebrate the season as a team. The night was filled with good food, good laughs, great reflections of 2011, visions for 2012 and a wonderful surprise from we were not expecting.

Under the diligent creative and masterful controls of Firas & Suha Abouzeid, they secretly produced a smashing and impactful video that simply took our breath away. Eva and I were simply delighted to have our reps show up. But to be surprised with this heart-felt video contribution was truly the best Christmas gift we could ever have imagined and received from our team in 2011.

Rather than trying to explain it in words, I’m just going to show it to you and let you see what Firas & Suha secretly  put together without Eva & I  even having a clue. Simply amazing. Extremely touching.

Just click on the video below and get ready to feel the passion of Our team!

Merry Christmas & Happy 2012
Erwin & Eva Mcken
5Star Directors Canada

p.s. To help yo develop a passionate team like this, feel free to contact me at
416-882-5122 or email me at WorkWithErwin@gmail.com

3 Simple Steps To Get Paid Huge Tonight with a “100-Million Dollar Man”

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Tonight’s The Big Night Everyone. This is a huge opportunity to have the #1 Numismatic Expert Mike Mezak (The Michael Jordan of coins) share some incredible deals with your customers.

 

 

In fact he’s so good that he has been selling graded gold & silver coins over the last 20 years. He’s exceeded $100M in sales. Recently he sold $1M worth of this 5 coins set shown below (valued at $3000 each) in only sixty minutes!

So here’s the opportunity tonight…Do you run into people that just aren’t ready to build our business or ready for tax savings or residual income BUT they love gold and silver and would love to get some great deals on them? If you say yes, then email them this Ustream link immediately and tell them to log on at exactly 8pm EST Tuesday December 13th.

 

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/numis-network-live-stream  or CLICK HERE

So here are the 3 simple steps to get you PAID HUGE TONIGHT, People. 1) Mike Mezak along with Chris Kent Numis co-founder will feature, promote and sell to your customers at 8pm. 2) Ensure they have your personal website to secure and purchase these specials. immediately after the broadcast, 3) You get paid. It’s just that simple. [Again it is imperative that your guests and customers have your personal website as these specials cannot be ordered any other way but on a independent collector reps website.]

SO THINK, do you kmow what yours is? :) I know you know I’m just being funny :)

Now how do you market this effectively? Simple too. Use the rest of today to invite, book and confirm multiple guests and customers to this exclusive, limited and exciting Holiday Extravaganza Opportunity. If you wait or procrastinate it will cost you  and you’ll have massive regret. Remember this important mindset tip, in order to have massive success tonight, tomorrow in this business and also spilling over in your life, you must not follow the herd. The herd procrastinates. But you must apply the opposite Principle: What’s that? “Observe The Masses and Do The Opposite” Then you will reap the opposite results than that of those who procrastinate, delay and make excuses. And isn’t that what we all desire?

Go get ‘em team and let’s have a fantastic Ustream Event with Mike Mezak and the entire Numis family. Oh yeah if you are not a Numis rep and would like to become one to capitalize this event as well of the global gold and silver trend just click THIS now for instant access.

See you on the Ustream!

 

 

 

 

Erwin & Eva                                                                                                                          416-882-5122

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/numis-network-live-stream
Your Holiday Extravaganza Link With Gold & Silver Gifts Under $50.00 starts Tonight at 8pm EST, Watch for your perfect gift and then go here:
www.BuildAssetWealth.info immediately after to secure yours…ENJOY!

Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid to Present & Why PBR ‘s Are The Answer

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Are you a scared rep? C’mon, be honest. Are you one of them? Look we’ve all been there…

Quite seriously though, many reps in my company & (I’m sure yours) in general inside of network marketing are scared to pieces. Scared of what? THIS. They’re afraid to present their business to others. Actually scratch that word. There actually terrified to actually do what I’m actually going to show you.  Show what you ask? -a simple and effective idea called a PBR

A PBR refers to as a “private business reception. And in my primary company its where a few local reps gather together to share business information in a very casual setting ie a boardroom, a cafe or better yet a home setting. To be quite honest PBR’s are where magic inside of network marketing happens.  But it’s a lost art today. With so many online tools and techy substitutions it’s overlooked and under-valued as key strategy to produce massive results. Ironically though many top producers and mlm leaders agree 100% a PBR’s is still an effective way to expose, engage, explode and create duplication in your team or organization. You see the reality is ANY rep who wants success must embrace leadership. (They will have to personally grow by developing themselves) They will have to face this challenge, but the good news is it’s an incredibly rewarding one. One where you can get up in front a few people at first, then a smaller crowd after and eventually a larger forum to share your opportunity. By that time you will be dynamic. Doing PBR’s regularly sharpens your  skills and promotes the same across your team. It’s where real success in network marketing is born, where dynamic leadership is honed and where great people skills are sharpened.

Take sneak peak at yours truly (moi) live in action sharing the last part of one of our team pbr’s in one of our newest reps’ home. You’ll see it’s not that difficult at all. Remember those who have never ever ever done one… are truly missing out on it’s vital role to see their business flourish properly. If you’re ready, click the browser.

It’s PBR learning time!

Watch LIVE as 5Star Leader, Erwin Mcken shares at a local PBR!

BONUS FOOTAGE: How I Close 90% of The LIVE Hotel Meetings We Conduct

For personal & team training, contact ME
at 416-882-5122 for a coaching appt or
Email: WorkWithErwin@gmail.com