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Welcome to Networking Times!
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The Our May/Jun 2013 theme is Compliance and Professionalism.
Lead interviews are with the President of the DSA, Joe Mariano, and the President of the ANMP, Garrett McGrath.
In the Our Times you will learn how network marketing leaders teach professional standards and enforce compliance in their business.
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Networking Times Highlights
LEADOFF
The Real Rewards
- Frank Keefer In our business, the intangible benefits such as personal growth, working with like-minded people, and time freedom, far exceed the financial rewards.
LEGAL
Typical FTC Complaints
- Sandy Botkin, Esq., CPA By understanding what the FTC frowns upon, companies and distributors can correct possible violations and avoid future conflict.
THE CLOSE
Linking Arms
- Susan Sly Teaching our teams to share the power of our profession passionately and compliantly is the only way to create a safe and sustainable business environment.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARIES
Department Summaries
Overview of articles in this issue.
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NT Interview:
The Original Social Network
Tracking its roots to 1910 and renamed in 1968, the Direct Selling Association (DSA) boasts close to 200 member companies, and its sister organization, the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA), serves national direct selling associations in sixty countries around the world. For th...read more
NT Interview:
Strength Comes from Unity
In 2012, Garrett McGrath, president of the Association of Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) invited Chris Gross to run to fill a vacancy in the ANMP board of directors. Inspired by Garrett’s vision and leadership, Chris accepted and was voted in. In March 2013, both Chris and Dr. Josephine Gros...read more
Master Networker:
Master the Mundane
Ron Forrester and Leslie Hocker have a passion for helping people grow and achieve their dreams. They chose to dedicate their lives to network marketing because they believe it is the greatest environment for personal development -- and they love the ripple effect this can have throughout an individ...read more
Master Networker:
Dream, Grow, Work
Presley Swagerty is a former high school basketball coach who leads an organization of about a quarter of a million people. He discovered network marketing over two decades ago when he was looking for extra income. Hardly anyone in Presley's family had ever had financial success, so he didn't start ...read more
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7 Easy Steps to Recruit More Reps into Your MLM
Ray Higdon
Make sure you watch this detailed video by Ray Higdon on his 7-Step MLM Recruiting Formula. This formula has helped Ray and his wife Jessica recruit hundreds of people into their network marketing business, where they are million dollar earners and have been the number one earners for over three years. Watch this video now, then sign up for his upcoming webinar!
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What Is the ANMP and Why Should You Care?
Garrett McGrath
By Garrett McGrath with Dr. Josephine Gross
Are you a member of the Association of Network Marketing Professionals? Given the recent
success and continuing reverberation of the biggest international ANMP convention since the association's inception, we interviewed its president to help
our readers understand what the ANMP is, who is involved, and why network marketing professionals from all over the world are excited to join. - J.G.
How did the idea of forming an association for network marketers originate?
The ANMP is a true grass-roots organization. Founded in 2004 by distributors and for distributors, it gradually expanded to include company owners and
executives as well as other strategic partners of the global network marketing community.
The ANMP's goals have always been to ensure that all members of this community are served and supported. Over its nine-year history the association has
focused on establishing professional standards and a code of conduct, educating companies and distributors about their responsibilities and rights, and
teaching best practices. In addition to asking the question, "What does it mean to be a network marketing professional?" the ANMP has worked to help
prevent or amend legislation that would be harmful to our businesses. It has drafted publications on these topics and has continually provided educational
resources for anyone who is building a career in or generates an income from network marketing... read more
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What to Answer When Your Prospect Says...
Eric Lofholm
One of the biggest challenges network marketers face is how to respond when the prospect says "I need to think about it," "I don't have the time" or "I don't have the money."
This is a challenge for every network marketer and most everyone on their team. We know that at the end of a presentation the prospect is going to say one of four things.
- I am ready to sign up.
- I am not interested.
- I have some questions.
- I need to think about it, I don't have the time, or I don't have the money (or they raise some other concern).
Prediction is a form of power. When we know what prospects are going to say, we can... read more
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