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Don Martin recently celebrated his 25 year anniversary with the same network marketing company. He shares 4 simple steps to creating long term successWho is Don MartinThis is Don Martin’s third time on MLM Nation.Don first appeared on MLM Nation on episode 217 where he shared the secrets to being the BEST networker in any room and also on Episode 619 where he talked about how to increase your self beliefDon played collegiate baseball, was a pro player for a short time and then ran a construction company before he got started in network marketing over 25 years ago.Today, he’s a full time leader and entrepreneur who has earned over $5 million in lifetime commissions. He also runs 2 other businesses along with his coaching and mentoring program.Don is happily married to his wife, Lisa and has 3 kids and lives in Pennsylvania.SummaryDon Martin shares his journey from being a college baseball player to network marketing.He emphasizes the importance of building authentic relationships and simplifying tasks for success in the industry.Don also discusses the challenges of retaining a strong organization in the age of social media and technology, highlighting the value of in-person connections.He shares his routines and hacks for staying consistent in his business.Don Martin shares his habits and rituals for success, including setting and accomplishing daily goals, making direct response conversations, continuous learning, and reminding himself of his goals.He also discusses his worst moment in network marketing and the importance of trusting and setting boundaries with team members.Don emphasizes the power of persistence, resilience, and the courage to continue.He recommends attending networking events and utilizing credibility articles and videos as prospecting tools.Don shares his favorite success quotes, habits, apps, and books, and advises listeners to understand the problems people are facing and become the solution with their network marketing opportunity.Quotes from Don Martin"Building authentic relationships daily""In-person connections are crucial""Authentic relationships are the glue""I will not finish my day without finishing my small, simple tasks.""Once you start breaking the promises that you make to yourself instantly, now you don't trust yourself anymore.""I'd like to share it with you. You can share more about what you're doing to me. And let's see if we have a way to be a strategic partner moving forward."Chapters01:00 Introduction and Background of Don Martin08:59 Feeling Capable of Success in Network Marketing14:38 Initial Success and the Importance of In-Person Connections18:41 Retaining a Strong Organization in the Age of Social Media26:25 Consistency and the Value of Authentic Relationships31:08 Building Authentic Relationships34:07 Trust and Setting Boundaries38:46 Prospecting at Networking Events43:04 Positioning Your Network Marketing OpportunityFavorite Quotes"Persistence and resilience only comes from being given the chance to work through difficult problems""Success is not final.  Failure is not fatal.  It is the courage to continue that counts" (Winston Churchill)Recommended Books Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieLeadership 101 by John MaxwellRecommended Prospecting ToolFace to FaceDon Martin Contact InfoFacebookInstagramwww.dmjinternational.com

Mandy White Eskelin shares 2 important steps to creating a successful personal brand that will attract prospects for network marketingWho is Mandy White EskelinMandy White Eskelin was a celebrity personal trainer and a body builder for 12 years and at one time was ranked #3 in the world.She’s also a holistic nutritional expert and gut health specialist and eventually got started in network marketing 7 years ago.Her husband, Sami, was featured on Episode 771 where he talked about how to create confidence and mental toughness.This power couple are multiple 6 figure earners and have helped 14 people earn 6 figures.SummaryMandy White Eskelin shares her journey from bodybuilding to network marketing and how she achieved success quickly.She emphasizes the importance of personal branding and narrowing down your niche to connect with your target audience.Mandy also highlights the power of events and the impact they can have on your mindset and vision.She advises not to take things personally and to focus on long-term goals and vision.Mandy's key habit for success is working on her mindset every day, and she recommends the books 'Master Your Mind Power' and 'The Four Agreements'.She encourages staying consistent and prioritizing phase one activities in network marketing.Mandy's advice for starting from scratch is to go to places where you can connect with like-minded people and be excited about what you're doing.She concludes by emphasizing the importance of having a long-term vision and staying focused on it.Quotes from Mandy White Eskelin"I had no idea that we would fall in love with the industry, fall in love with impacting lives on a bigger scale and what this can actually do for families.""How you see yourself is the way you're going to carry yourself.  Getting back to personal branding, you said the number one thing was niche. You have to be very specific."Chapters04:10 Falling in Love with the Industry06:09 Success through Duplication and Systems09:41 The Power of Personal Branding and Niche18:00 The Impact of Events on Mindset and Vision22:14 Don't Take Things Personally and Reframe Challenges26:30 The Importance of Mindset and Personal Development28:35 Prioritize Phase One Activities for Success38:10 Connect with Like-Minded People and Stay Excited39:55 Have a Long-Term Vision and Stay Focused Favorite Quote“In order for things to change, you must change." (Jim Rohn) Recommended Books The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizMaster Your Mind Power by Stephane Schafeitel Recommended Prospecting ToolZoomMandy White Eskelin's Contact InfoFacebookInstagram

Bri Richardson shares how to use Facebook to find new prospects for your network marketing business. Who is Bri RichardsonBri Richardson had a degree in Public Relations and was selling American Express cards at the airport before she got started in network marketing 13 years ago.Today, she’s a 7 figure earner and the #1 income earner in her company with a team of over 55,000 distributors and customers.Bri is also a wife, mother of 2 kids and lives out in Dallas, TexasSummaryBri Richardson shares her journey from selling American Express cards to becoming a seven-figure earner in network marketing.She emphasizes the importance of consistency and building relationships through social media.Bri also highlights the value of attending events and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals and encourages listeners to never give up and to focus on continuous improvement.Consistency is key to success in network marketing.Building relationships through social media and in-person interactions is crucial.Attending events and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can inspire creativity and growth.Prospecting tools can vary, but personal connections through phone calls or Zoom meetings tend to have the highest conversion rates.Continuous learning and personal development are essential for success in network marketing.Quotes from Bri Richardson"Success loves speed. We can't do it slow.""Collect friends. Go out, build relationships.""There's not a place in the world or any other industry where I can serve on a level that I can here with network marketing."Chapters03:01 Introduction to Network Marketing through Social Media06:06 Utilizing Social Media for Prospecting10:54 Takeaways from Leaders of Leaders Mastermind13:23 Overcoming Challenges and Staying in Network Marketing15:21 The Importance of Consistency in Network Marketing18:35 Favorite Success Quote and Habit for Success20:05 Favorite Non-Social Media App and Recommended Books22:46 Final Words of Advice and Contact InformationFavorite QuoteSuccess loves speedRecommended Books How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieHow to Build Network Marketing Leaders by Tom Big Al Schreiter  Recommended Prospecting ToolPhone or ZoomBri Richardson's Contact InfoFacebook

Jennifer Glacken shares how to take small action steps so that you can be a leader and attract prospects for your network marketing businessWho is Jennifer GlackenJennifer Glacken was a professional ballet dancer who later worked as a store manager for Sears department store and a product manager for a phone company before she got started in network marketingToday she’s a full time leader, 6 figure earner and leads a team of over 304,000 customersJennifer also home schooled both of kids, is an ordained minister and her hobbies include hot yoga, strength training, traveling, hiking, reading, doing puzzles and participating in Bible studiesSummaryJennifer Glacken shares her journey from ballet dancer to network marketing leader.She started as a customer and fell in love with the products and the company before deciding to build a business.Jennifer emphasizes the importance of discipline, consistency, and attraction marketing in her success.She also discusses the challenges she faced, including a distributor who disappeared during a trip to California.Jennifer's advice is to never give up and to keep moving forward. She encourages network marketers to focus on team culture, provide value, and use modern systems to retain team members.3 Ways to Get Started with Attraction MarketingHow to Create Team Culture and RetentionHow to Get People to Know, Like and Trust YouQuotes from Jennifer Glacken"Start as a customer and fall in love with the products and the company before building a business.""Discipline and consistency are key to success in network marketing.""Attraction marketing is about creating curiosity and providing value to your target market."Favorite Quote“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” (Jennifer Lee)Recommended Books Compound Effect by Darren HardyAtomic Habits by James ClearRecommended Prospecting ToolRecorded WebinarJennifer Glacken's Contact InfoFacebookInstagramTiktokwww.jennglacken.com

Lisa Wolny shares how to use the 4 Stages of The Action Cycle to find people to build a successful network marketing businessWho is Lisa WolnyLisa Wolny owned several businesses from the age of 21. She got started in network marketing in 1999 and that’s where she learned the skills of selling and how MLM really works.She took a break from the industry but then after 4 years of saying “No”, she finally got back into it in 2011 after she hit rock bottom.She hit 6 figures in 13 months and has built a team of over 17,000 customers while working the business as a mom raising 2 babies and 2 busy teens. Just recently she took another 5 year break to work on other projects while enjoying the residual income she’s earned from her efforts… and now she’s back working at it again.She’s earned over 7 figures in lifetime commissions and has won numerous company awards.SummaryLisa Wolny shares her journey in network marketing, starting from her early days in direct sales to her eventual success in building a team and earning a residual income.She emphasizes the importance of leading with passion and caring for people, rather than solely focusing on sales and money.Lisa also discusses the significance of outstanding customer service and the impact it can have on building a long-term business.She shares a personal story of hitting rock bottom and how that experience led her to find her purpose in helping others improve their health and well-being.Lisa Wolny shares her experiences and insights on leadership, personal development, and building a network marketing business.She emphasizes the importance of effective communication and strong leadership skills in building a successful team.Lisa also discusses her book, 'The Identity Shift,' which focuses on personal development and creating a sizzling identity.She highlights the significance of consistency and the action cycle in achieving success. Lisa encourages individuals to have a clear vision, belief in themselves, and the willingness to take action.Quotes from Lisa Wolny"Give me your stuff and I will tell you if this bleep works.""Lead from the heart. Go back to what you do best and the money will always follow.""Just because you sponsor somebody does not mean you're their boss. We have to help support leaders and develop them.""Communication is key. And so many of us are not natural born communicators. That's a skill we have to learn.""It hurts, but just keep moving. And guess what? And learn from it. Always learn from it and do better.""The Identity Shift, The Secret Sauce to a Sizzling You."Favorite Quote“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” (Jennifer Lee)Recommended Books Identity Shift by Lisa Wolny12 Pillars by Jim Rohn and Chris WidenerOne Thing by Gary KellerRecommended Prospecting ToolFace to faceLisa Wolny's Contact InfoFacebookInstagramwww.lisawolny.com

Burke Green talks about the changes in the network market profession and what we must do to stay relevant and survive against the competitionWho is Burke GreenBurke Green is a 30 year veteran leader in the network marketing profession.He’s been a founding distributor in 2 network marketing companies and his teams have done over $20 billion dollars in sales in over 60 countries throughout his career.Burke and his wife, Brandi, live out in Utah.Favorite Quote"Do what others don't so that you can have what others won't."Recommended Books The Jack Rabbit Factor by Leslie HouseholderPower of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph MurphyThe 5AM Club by Robin SharmaRecommended Online AppEbayRecommended Prospecting ToolFace to Face or zoomBurke Green's Contact InfoFacebook

Traci Peterson shares how to recruit, build relationships, duplicate and increase retention in network marketingWho is Traci PetersonTraci Peterson was a certified family nurse practitioner before she got started in network marketing.Today she’s a full time leader and 6 figure earner with a team of over 6,000 distributors and 50,000 customers.She credits her success to her ability to believe in people who don’t believe in themselves.She’s married and a mother of 3 kids and lives in Utah.Favorite Quote"Don't wish it was easier.  Wish you were better" (Jim Rohn) Recommended Books Go Pro by Eric WorreProcrastinate on Purpose by Rory VadenRecommended Online AppCanva, CalmRecommended Prospecting ToolFace to FaceTraci Peterson's Contact InfoFacebook, Instagram

Tom Chenault shares his routine and habits on building lasting relationships that create long term success in network marketingWho is Tom ChenaultTom Chenault has built a career teaching people relationship skills and is a network marketing legend who has earned millions in lifetime commissions.His philosophy of treating people as human beings first instead of prospects has let him create connections at every social level in countries all over the world. He’s the author of The Coffee Shop Interview, hosts the Legacy Leadership podcast and along with his son, Adrian, built a phone app and a company called Contact Mapping.If you ask him, one of his biggest accomplishments is being sober for the last 35 years.Tom has appeared numerous times on MLM Nation. He’s been on Episodes 200, 581, 664, 802Favorite Quote"Love like crazy... and then love even more.""Fire your brain and hire your heart.:"Recommended Books Power of Who by Bod BeaudineWho Not How? by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy Recommended Online AppSendhypeNowsite (how he runs a Query)Contact MappingRecommended Prospecting Toolwww.coffeeshopinterview.com Tom Chenault's Contact Infowww.coffeeshopinterview.com 

Maria Meriano was born in Italy and migrated to Canada. She’s a 7 figure earner and leads a team of over 50,000 members. In her career, she and her team has sold over $1 billion worth of products.Maria is also very active in women’s empowerment. She does inspiring seminars, been honored at International Women’s Day and also spoke at Harvard University’s Women’s Enterpeneurship Day.Maria is a wife, mother to 3 loving children and live in Montreal, Canada.Favorite QuoteWho do you have to become?Recommended Books 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyThe Greatest Salesman by Og MandinoSuccess Principles by Jack CansfieldRecommended Online AppMessengerRecommended Prospecting ToolPersonal MessageMaria Meriano's Contact InfoFacebookInstagram

Lauren McQueen shares her 3-2-1 System that creates network marketing success. Focus on the basics and doing them consistently each dayWho is Lauren McQueenLauren McQueen was 19 and a college student when she got started in network marketing. She didn’t do much and was basically just a customer until her senior year when she had an eye opening meeting with her academic counselor. She learned that she would have to take out $120,000 in loans in order to get a masters degree just so that she can sit behind a desk 9 - 5 everyday and be a registered dietician.At that moment Lauren decided to go all in her network marketing business and by the time she graduated from college, she was earning more than she would have had if she had gone to grad school.She became a 6 figure earner only to lose it all when her company changed their compensation plan in 2019. She eventually got a job and then realized how good she had it back in network marketing so she got back into the profession.Today Lauren is a full time leader and lives with her husband in Austin, Texas.Lauren is also the author of a devotional book called, “A New Day: Connect with God, Walk with God, Know God."Favorite QuoteFind someone that has what you want and do what they sayRecommended Books Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua MedcalfBuilding an Empire by Brian Carruthers BibleRecommended Online AppBibleZoomRecommended Prospecting ToolZoomLauren McQueen's Contact InfoFacebookInstagram