Obviously…nobody is perfect. 

No one human being is perfect. 

No company is perfect. 

There is the strive toward perfecting…but I highly doubt any of us will ever find, see or meet the absolute “perfect” person or “perfect” company. 

 The real reason I am discussing this is that while many people work on perfecting the things that they do and while company owners often strive to create the “perfect” opportunity, it simply isn’t ever going to happen. 

Good, great, excellent, exceptional may be words we could use to describe some companies when looking at them on a macro scale. 

 Crappy, shitty, ridiculous, and pathetic may be words we would use to describe other companies who simply fail to do anything right. 

Why am I saying all this???

Well…because I meet distributors ALL the time who have complaints.  These are SUCCESSFUL distributors.  Some of them are HUGE earners.  I just have to shake my head.  Perfection would be great, wouldn’t it? 

The reality is again, there will be no perfect company, where everything all the time is absolutely flawless.  People run companies.  People have flaws.  Therefore, companies will have flaws. 

If you are with a company that overall is on the “good” end, doing things mostly right, doing a good job in the marketplace, and generally an overal good, upstanding citizen in the field of network marketing, stay put.  Don’t look.  Put your head down and focus. 

Looking around for the ideal situation is only going to put you behind even further.  The longer you wait to take action, ther further behind you become.  As each day ticks by, you have one day less in your life to create a significant impact. 

Nothing is perfect.  I’m not.  You’re not.  You’re current company isn’t.  The next company isn’t either. 

Now…having said all that, if your company is a dog, that is an entirely different story.  If they suck, then go find a company that doesn’t.  If they are liars, then go find someone who isn’t .  

Eyes wide open.  Focused.  Head down.  On track.   

What’s with all the companies these days who hire kids to hold signs with handles on the back (some that spin), urging people to go to their business?

I see real estate companies, pizza joints, tanning salons, and others who hire teenagers to stand on the corner waving these signs around?

This chaps my hide in two ways.

1. These businesses are degrading our youth. It takes no effort, no brains, NOTHING to hold a sign. These mostly young people are being paid for doing nothing. Yes…I get the reason for doing it, but it makes my stomach churn. Why not teach these kids to do something PRODUCTIVE? Give them a challenge. Provide them an opportunity to learn and grow, not just stand on the corner and distract drivers.

2. It lowers the business’ image. For me at least, I’m not likely to give business to someone who is so lazy or poor in their marketing efforts that they need to pay a kid to wave a sign. In fact, it makes me want to talk about that business in a negative manner. I probably won’t make the effort to do it, but the urge is there.

I don’t have much else to say other than it’s simply irritating. Yes..it could be me, but I am entitled to my opinion.

If you know any business owners who personally do this, perhaps give them some advice and let them know that there is a better way to utilize their marketing dollar, one that LIFTS their image rather than reduces it.

The world of comedy has lost a legend. Laughter is truly the best medicine…and Bernie has given me plenty of it.

If you are a comedy fan, a Bernie Mac fan…or just a human being, this is well worth watching. Sad…but also gleaming with laughter. Bernie would have loved it.

We miss you Bernie!

http://steveharvey.com/bernie_mac_tribute.html

But…what’s with all the crap out there?

Seriously…I cannot believe the kind of shit that is promoted out there as a ‘legitimate’ way of making ‘long-term’ money.

I get calls every week from people who offer to ’slide me in’ to a position.  Kinda sounds like either baseball or porn to me.  “Why don’t you just ’secure’ a position Todd?”  Or…”Todd, you might as well just ‘take a spot’ and see what happens.”

Look…I’m all about business.  But, NOT business that rapes and pillages people for their money.  Legitimate business takes time to build.

When I hear names like “Cash Gifting Machine”or “The Mega Cash Generator”,  I seriously want to puke.

Most of my readers have one thing in mind…to make a nice life for themselves and their families and to get out of the drudgery of working for someone else.

WARNING:  This is a PERSONAL warning.  If you are one of those ‘chasers’ who are playing these little money games trying to convince yourself that they are legit, I guarantee you that you will fail.  You will get SCREWED.  Or worse, you’ll bring a friend in, have them lay down their $2000 or whatever it costs, and they’ll be screwed.  Not a good way to keep your friends.

My advice to you.  Pick a good company with a real product and put your head down.  Put your blinders on and bust your ass.  There is no ‘easy’ way to create wealth.  If there was, everybody would be doing it.

Look out for companies that have to say 100% legal in their advertisements.  Why would you even have to say that?  100% real.  O.k.

100% chance of getting shut down and left in the cold is what I have to say.

Simple.  Be smart.  Do your homework.  Ask some REAL experts.  Get the facts.  Don’t be blinded by your own desire to create change.  You need to have clear vision.

There are tons of great opportunities out there.

Thanks for letting me vent…

Just prior to our interview, he was finalizing taping for the Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.  He’s also been on CBS, ABS, CNN, the Larry King Live Show, and Oprah.

 I just finished reading his new book, appropriately titled “The Answer” which he co-wrote with his business partner Murray Smith.  If you want some details on it, you can check it out at Get the Answer

I had an absolutely huge crowd on my call for the interview.  For those of you who couldn’t get in, my sincere apologies.  WE maxed out our conference bridge and simply couldn’f fit more than 1000 people on the live call. 

 You can however listen to it in my Podcast section at http://www.MLMPowerHour.com

I am always personally in search of information and ideas to better my life.  As most of my readers know, I am a Christian.  I don’t sacrifice dogs, cats, chickens or any other animal for that matter.  I belive in God.  My Savior is Jesus Christ. 

 Why am I telling you this?  Well, first of all to THANK YOU for your incredible support and response to a recent newsletter I published regarding ‘heat’ I had gotten from someone who gave me crap over having anyone involved in “The Secret” on my call.  That particular individual chose to no longer receive my newsletter because I invited John on my call.

 What an overwhelmingly powerful and positive response that I received from literally hundreds of my readers and listeners!  Just because someone has viewed “The Secret” and believes in its basic premise does not mean that they are “hocus pocus, witchcraft, crystal chanting, chicken killers.” 

They very basics of the movie is about the Law of Attraction.  Seek and ye shall Find. 

In John’s new book, “The Answer”, he discusses some really incredible things about how the mind works and how we can train ourselves to change our belief patterns to create better results.  You’ll learn about The Law of Gestation and The Law of Action, as well as EXACTLY how to program your mind to produce even more results than you are currently. 

If you get even one great nugget out of this book, you will be a happy camper.  If you read it and apply it, you’ll probably be a very rich and happy camper. 

May God Bless you Every Day of your Life !

Last night I announced on my M*L*M Power Hour call that I was going
to be hosting a 3-day event in Seattle, and do the entire thing for
F.ree.

At the very last minute, I decided…what the heck? Life is good,
business is good, my leg is injured, why not run a 3-day event
for nothing?

So…there you have it. I am going to dish out everything I
possibly can over three very full days here in Seattle, June
20th thru 22nd, and do it all for NOTHING!

What I am NOT going to do:

- I’m not going to hold back.
- I’m not going to up-sell you on a $20,000 coaching program.
- I’m not going to have someone else do the teaching for me.
- I’m not going to give you just a little and leave you wanting more.
- I’m not going to take it lightly.

What I AM going to do:

- I’m going to give you 100% over 3-full days.
- I’m going to give you real, usable information that will help you
make money.
- I’m going to teach you everything I can over those 3-days.
- I’m going to have a blast giving back.
- I’m going to teach you step-by-step how I made my fortune in
network marketing.

This seminar is 100% F.R.E.E.
There are no strings attached.
However, there ARE some rules.

Many people already invested up to $497 EACH to attend. They will
all be getting their money back (or…something extra special from me
personally should they decide I should keep the money).

This event will be limited to the first 100 people who CONFIRM they
are coming.

If you ARE coming, here are the RULES:

1. You must immediately send an email to Sales@ToddFalcone.com
indicating that you ARE attending. In that email, we require your
full name, phone number and email address of all those who will be
in attendance. You can also call us directly if you prefer. Ask
for Lance at 425-313-7355.

2. You must IMMEDIATELY make reservations to get here. If you are
flying in, the airport code is SEA for Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. I have a reduced rate at the Doubletree Southcenter Hotel
in Seattle, where the event will be located. The room rate is
$103.20 per night. To make reservations, call 206-575-8220. Tell
them that you are here for the”"Todd Falcone” event to get the
preferred rate.

3. If you flake, you pay. So…here’s the deal. I am paying
the hotel for the meeting room for 3-days, plus A/V stuff, hotel
taxes, etc. I want the room to be FULL. While this is a F.REE
event, I do not want it treated as such. In other words, just
because it is f.ree, doesn’t mean you don’t show up. You are to
treat this event AS IF you paid $1000 to attend and your life
depended on it. I do understand that things come up and a few
of you may not be able to attend at the very last minute.
So…cancellations are fine so long as you inform us that you will
not be in attendance.

ANYONE WHO SAYS THEY ARE COMING AND DOES NOT SHOW UP WILL BE
CHARGED THE FULL RATE OF $497.

I don’t want to charge anyone. So…if something DOES come up last
minute, all you have to do is call our office. We are all big boys and girls, so I highly doubt that I will be charging anyone for
flaking out.

Here is a copy of the audio from Monday night where I announced it.
Please DO LISTEN before you decide to attend.
http://www.byoaudio.com/play/WFDYPBDs

Also…here is a little YouTube video I put together this morning on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inFRTHkkJ5g

Also in this Issue:

1. Last Chance to Register for Phoenix this Weekend!
2. Corrected Link for Toronto Event
3. M*L*M Power Hour Schedule Update

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Upcoming Live Events:
Phoenix - Toronto
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THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. IT TAKES
PLACE ON SATURDAY.

Prospecting and Persuasion Mastery Academy
Saturday May 17th from 9am to 6pm
Phoenix, AZ http://www.toddfalcone.com/calendar_details.asp?EID=32

An entire day dedicated exclusively to the art of prospecting,
communicating effectively and with clarity, as well as mastering
your persuasive skills. We are nearly sold out. If you are in
Arizona, why wouldn’t you be there?
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Secrets of Simplicity
Thursday May 29th from 8am to 5pm
Toronto, Ontario
http://www.secretsofsimplicity.eventbrite.com

This is an all day OPEN event featuring a number of speakers
including host Ken Dunn, Bo Short, Ty Tribble, Michael Clouse
and yours truly. Come see me if you’re in the area!
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So…as most of you are aware, I had a bit of an accident a week or so ago and ruptured my Achilles tendon. It took me down for the count, but not out. All is good and I’m in the healing mode. So, you’ll be reading a lot more as the year progresses.

I had a really good friend of mine Dan McCormick, author of the book “Lessons from Great Lives” introduce me recently to John Assaraf, who I will personally be interviewing on Monday June 2nd for my MLM Power Hour.

Note to Self: Mark it in your calender now. Monday June 2, 2008 at 5pm Pacific Time. Dial 641-594-7500, code 248873#. Be early. It will be packed.

John is a New York Times Best-Selling author. He is one of the experts featured in the hit film and book The Secret, and helped launch it into a worldwide phenomenon (for which Simon & Shuster ordered the largest second printing in its history - 2 million copies) through his appearances on Larry King Live, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Anderson Cooper 360° and other major media outlets. John is also one of the Marshall Goldsmith School of Management’s Distinguished Thought Leaders.

In the last 20 years, John has built four multi-million dollar companies, including:

• RE/MAX of Indiana, which now has more than 1,500 sales associates, who collectively generate more than $5 billion a year in sales and are paid more than $120 million in commissions annually
• Bamboo.com, a start-up that attracted over 100,000 clients in less than a year and generated more than $30 million in revenues within 10 months. Bamboo then merged with Ipix and went on to become the world’s leading provider of online virtual tours including the imaging infrastructure for Internet companies like eBay.
• John is now applying his entrepreneurial drive as founder of OneCoach, a company that is helping thousands of entrepreneurs and small-business professionals grow their revenues so they can achieve financial freedom and live extraordinary lives.

AND GET THIS ! John’s new book, which is very appropriately titled “The Answer” is going to be a must read for ANY entrepreneur. He was kind enough to send me a chapter in the book, which is barely even out yet and I got a chance to read it today. WOW!

I will be devouring entire the book as soon as it hits my mailbox in a few days!

Any book with this title deserves a place on your bookshelf:

“The Answer: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom and Live an Extraordinary Life”

If you want to know more about John, you can visit: http://www.JohnAssaraf.com

Mark your calendars for June 2nd.

Hey, a man has the right to change his mind, doesn’t he?

For years I have used Palm products to help me maintain my database, stay in touch with customers, and be organized.

I started with a Palm Vx, moved to a Palm Tungsten E, then to a Palm with a phone…the Palm 650. I thought I was done when moving to the Palm 700WX, but found it locking up, feeling like a brick in my hands and other little stuff that just didn’t make me happy.

I just moved ot the Blackberry 8830 World Edition. It synches perfectly with Microsoft Outlook, gives me my mail on the road, has cool web surfing tools, is slim..and simply is the best PDA I have ever used.

So…if you are trying to figure out how to manage your contacts, your calendar, email, text messaging, etc…the Blackberry wins in my book.


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