Why SPAM will destroy your reputation online by Rex Harris

The further I delve into the world of Web 2.0, the more I see the spam issue for what it is.  It’s an epedimic of ignorance, fear and the inability to allow ones mind to understand that there is more than one way to accomplish and objective.

Most of the people I find using spam are people who don’t know any better.  They are being educated by people who don’t know how to market… thus… an industry of people looking for answers simply does what they believe is right… tarnishing reputations, losing momentum and, essentially, killing their marketing career before they even get started.

Spam, in it’s simplest definition, is providing ANYONE who has not ASKED with information concerning your business, opportunity or commercial interest.  If you are sending messages, posting blogs, or participating in forums with content as described here, you are wrong, and you need to stop.

I see so many people come so close to doing things right on the social networks, only to blow it by including some long affiliate link at the end.  If you believe that a real entrepreneur is going to click your link and join your opportunity simply because you “think” it “might” be great, think again.  If you are lucky, you are going to get a program hopper or two, at best… who will join you… generating false enthusiasm (making you think you did right) only to watch them quit 30 days later because you lacked the communication skills to empower the person who joined you to become successful.

Twice today I have been contacted by people who call themselves “business people” with message like “I don’t know if you are looking or not, but I think that “so and so” is going to be huge and thought you would want to take a look.”  NO!  I don’t want to take a look!  I don’t care!  I am 100% focused and dedicated to my business, my mentors and coaches, my team, my students and my mission… anything else is a distraction and I am not interested, and neither should you be.  You should be spending your time educating others so they will be attracted to you!  That way, you can use your knowledge to leverage people into your organization/company and educate them correctly.

Think about how dumb this would be.  Imagine that you owned a deli offline.  Your deli is the doing very well… you are sellling more sandwiches and salads than anyone else on the block.  The next thing you know, someone selling hamburgers and fries opens up down he street, comes to you and says “hey, how would you like to take the focus off of your business and join with me… it’s going to be big and great!”  You would think that person was a lunatic!  Does it really make anymore sense to do the same thing online?

I know this sounds harsh, but it’s the truth.  I want to see people succeed and that’s not going to happen by publishing bullsh** information that isn’t going to instruct others as to the correct way to do things.

People don’t care abour your business, opportunity, product or marketing system.  That’s why you are sitting there, at your computer, scratching your head and wondering why no one is signing up with you.  If you can’t lead people to the promised land, they aren’t going to join you and stay.  You have to empower others and lead by example.

When you understand how to meet the emotional needs of others, and what they are, you will then hold one of the keys to success in the home business industry.

This type of leadership requires education.  When you have the ability to take someone into a community like MySpace, Direct Matches, Wowzza, NING… or any of the others, and show them how to generate traffic, leads and sales, then you will have the power to build an organization that will help you become successful as you empower them to do the same.

Don’t advertise where advertising isn’t welcome… and don’t spend any more money on advertising until you have taken the time to find a mentor who is qualified to help you do things the right way.

For more information on how you can use Web 2.0 and social marketing to become financially free visit www.rexharris.net or Google rex harris.

Cheers!

Rex Harris

 

Rex Harris on how to use Direct Matches for MLM prospects and leaders

One of the questions I hear the most from MLM‘ers is “how do I stop attrition?”  In other words, “how do I keep people from leaving my program for another, or just quitting in general?”

Here are a few techniques that you can use to build and keep a strong downline:

Leadership:  This is the number one problem in MLM.  People want huge downlines, but they don’t want the do the work of teaching others how to become successful.  Find a good mentor who can teach you how to become an effective leader.  If you are struggling with a failing downline, it’s time for a change and all change comes from the top… that’s you!  Don’t wait for someone else to get the job done, take charge and make things happen!

Delegation:  Most MLM sponsors only want the money that comes from having a huge downline and don’t care about the those who they bring into their business.  This is a mistake that will bring failure upon you fast.  People want to feel needed, so get to know the people in your group and delegate leadership to them so they can grow a successful business.  Find a good training platform, where you can refer people to learn.  As a leader, you should always be learning as well.

Commitment:  To most peoople, Internet business is a game or a hobby.  Business is business.  Treat your business like a business and it will pay you back!

Loyalty:  Be loyal to your downline and your business.  Program hopping, using traffic and lead generation programs that distract, money games, etc., are all damaging when it comes to focus.  If you are in charge, you control what resources your team uses, keeping the team focused and prosperous.

One of the best resources for prospecting online is a business community known as Direct Matches.  At Direct Matches, you step into an online world of would be leaders to build your MLM opportunity.  Having solid leaders on your front line, who care about the success of others, know how to teach and are teachable themselves, will make a monumental difference in the long term success of your business.

To use DM effectively, I require my students to join at the basic level (about $10 per month).  This gives them the ability to contact anyone in Direct Matches via the DM email feature.  As Direct Matches has a database in the millions, you will never run out of qualifiable leads!  Think about it… where else are you going to find leads that include photo, interests, business information and more? 

Each time a new member joins Direct Matches, I welcome them by getting them acquainted with my name.  Name recognition (branding) is the real key to success online.  Using this method I get a 99% response rate.  The only time I don’t get a response is if that person has created a phony profile.  Otherwise, it’s easy to egage people in conversation and convert them the qualified website traffic.

For more information on how you can use Direct Matches to build a POWERFUL downline, visit http://www.rexharris.net

Where to find natural arthritis treatments online by Rex Harris

It happens upon this night that I am blogging in front of a live audience of students, in an effort to teach them how to research for blogging purposes, in the marketing and selling of products.  In doing so, I have learned that there are several really good products available, through multi-level marketing companies, that will help in the treatment of arthritis and other painful joint and tissue conditions.

For example, the product that we are researching as I write this article, not only aids in the relief of arthritis, it also helps with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, hepatitis, allergies and asthma.

According to our Google search, the product in question has given us the following information:

“boasts a proprietary whole–fruit formula, harnessing a concentrated rush of xanthones—a vigorous family of next–generation phytonutrients. Sounds complex. But here’s the straight scoop. Research shows xanthones possess potent antioxidant properties that may help maintain intestinal health, strengthen the immune system, neutralize free radicals, help support cartilage and joint function, and promote a healthy seasonal respiratory system”

Some of the key ingredients that aid the relief of the the issues listed above are:

man·go·steen – n. 1. an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia that has leathery leaves and large edible fruit. Latin name: Garcinia mangostana 2. the fruit with a hard, reddish-brown rind and sweet, juicy pulp produced by the mangosteen tree. Also known as “Queen of Fruits.”   

xan·thone – n. C₁₃H₈O₂ a unique class of biologically active compounds possessing numerous bioactive capabilities, such as antioxidant properties. Xanthones—found in the whole mangosteen fruit—may help maintain intestinal health, strengthen the immune system, neutralize free radicals, help support cartilage and joint function, and promote a healthy seasonal respiratory system.

an·ti·ox·i·dant – n. any substance that inhibits the destructive effects of oxidation. 

Last year, I used a mangosteen based product, myself, and though I do not suffer from any of the conditions in this article, the issues I do suffer from were greatly aided by the effects of not only mangoesteen, but also goji, acai, and grape seed extract, amongst others.

Product I have sampled have been very easy to use, as they are fruit based and have (in most cases) a great flavor as well as providing a noticable increase in natural energy.

I have several friends and students who are promoting products that will help with these conditions and more, and am willing to provide information as to how you can obtain free samples of the certain products to see which one is right for you!

For more information, contact me through my website at http://www.rexharris.net