New Interview from Todd Smith

Check out this great interview with Todd Smith, my good friend and mentor.

Do I Still Eat Chia?

Chia Seed

My Goodness - If I had a penny for every person that asked me about whether or not I was still eating Chia I would be wealthy!!!


I am still consuming a plant source Omega for sure as I think I've learned enough over the past 3 1/2 years from everyone to know that it's great for you.


I do it 3-5 x per week and I purchase an amazing quality from Dr. Wayne Coats at DRCoatesChia (Click the Link To purchase)

If you're in the biz still then the answer is - keep doing what you're doing as you profit from it anyway. It would be like me selling homes for a living and renting. If, on the other hand, you're not active with that product, simply go to DRCoatesChia and enjoy high quality Chia from the "re-discoverer" of the seed himself!

Who or What Inspires You? - One on One: An Interview with Chris Prefontaine

Who or What Inspires You? - One on One: An Interview with Chris Prefontaine

Are you in the Right Vehicle?

Jordan Adler's interview with Eric Worre

You gotta love Jordan Adler's Beach Money book and this interview with Eric Worre is awesome:

http://networkmarketingpro.com/2012/03/09/jordan-adler-interview-complete-uncut-nmpro-636/

Persistence and Patience

This is NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.

All of the leaders and top earners are those who stay the course and get the necessary coaching along the way – and of course, were persistent.  

Now, some that know me will say- "WOW – of all people Chris is talking about patience?!" 

I was great at being persistent – but not at being patient.  Now, with the benefit of hindsight, I recognize the value in both.

One of the things that always seems to come up is the frustration that "THINGS JUST AREN'T HAPPENING FAST ENOUGH." Don’t we all want it sooner?  Don’t we all in fact sometimes want it YESTERDAY?  

We all go through it and we're all human!  I was reading some comments recently from James Ray- he is the former Sales Trainer for AT&T...an interesting guy. He mentioned that the "basics" we need to be conscious of are pretty simple.  

1 - It took you "X" years to become who are you.  You cannot change overnight...but YOU CAN CHANGE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO in time – especially in this industry because EVERYTHING is learnable.

For goodness sakes – if you’re 35 or 75 years old realize that it took you 35 or 75 years to get where you are now; to form some of your greatest positive habits, and some of your negative habits… Be persistent in your efforts to CHANGE and be patient with yourself.

2 - If you are doing everything in your business plan and personal plans CONSISTENTLY...it's just a matter of time.  LACK OF PATIENCE IS THE BIGGEST ENEMY OF SUCCESS. 

It reminds me of the whole lead generation system being like a funnel.  Well, liken that funnel to a funnel with oil in it versus one that was bone dry.  Picture it - when you pour oil into a dry funnel it takes some time for it to coat the sides and eventually come out the other end….BUT once it’s coated the oil flows right through much faster smoother.

Well, when we’re prospecting we fill that funnel with prospects – names – just like oil…and when there are enough names in there (which takes time and patience) then some higher quality leads will pop out the bottom of the funnel – but just like the oil, not until there were a bunch of names … a bunch of leads … in there.

3 - Apply what you are learning every day - every chance you get.  Use the new expertise you are being exposed to...your "old way" is often the 'cause of your frustration.  

I had a coach –his name was Tim Wood – and he coached me from 1996-2000 to build my real estate brokerage business up and ultimately sell it for over ¼ million in 2000.  Tim used to always tell me at each stage of growth, "Chris, what got you here will hold you back trying to get to the next level."

Don’t stay still – if you’re standing still you’re actually going backwards because the best of the best in your business are not standing still. . . they’re moving!

IN order to apply what Tim says – applying what you learn every day – I strongly suggest you start a journal.  I have a journal next to my reading and brain storming chair in my house.

How about if each night in your journal you answered four questions:

1. What was the best thing that happened today (success will reinforce everything about what you’re moving towards and keep you positive and focused during challenging times –we all have them).
2. What was the greatest challenge today?
3. How could I have handled it differently?
4. What was the best thing I learned today?

Then after you answer #4 go to your to do list and/or your calendar – depending upon how you set up your day – and APPLY WHAT YOU LEARNED immediately by scheduling something from it or acting upon it in some way.  

I remember teaching my agents in real estate how many calls and appointments it took to get a listing – and I’d say the same thing.  Go out and do the calls.  Well its no different with you … let’s do what it takes per week or per month or per day or whatever fits your goals.

If you’re thinking-ok I hear this but I’m uncomfortable because it’s so different or so new to me …..congratulations - you WILL be uncomfortable if you’re growing. 

Our son had a terrible snow board accident in 2003 which I’m sure you’ve heard about.  He said the first time he gave his speech after his accident his legs were numb – after the 4^th speech in Providence he said, "Dad, I really like speaking now and would like to do it more!"

Well if you heard him speak in the spring of 2005 to over 800 people at the Westin Hotel in Boston you would have said, "WOW – what a great speaker!" Many came up to me and said “Isn’t he lucky to have that gift to speak?” .... if they only knew!  

"How to Become Filthy, Stinking Rich Through Network Marketing"

Ya know, I'll pick up any book about our profession looking to glean a new idea or two but Mark Yarnell's recent book brought a lot more than that!

I love his attention to the fact that beginning in 2011 (and expected to continue 19 years) on a DAILY basis 10,000 baby boomers turn 65, and less than 15% of them are financially prepared for retirement!

Then on the opposite end of the spectrum you have an even larger number of ambitious young people emerging and looking for a healthy work/life balance. OK perfect.

Now you look at our profession and there are many great companies. There are a minuscule amount, however, that offer the Challenge Concept - many imitators, but two main players.

 Man, I love talking about an 84 day challenge and helping 8.4 million people via the e84 Challenge get healthier.

I was speaking to two of my newest customers this morning laughing how in my last affiliation I wouldn't be talking to them as it was all about the business only (well that's because we made $5 on a customer in a month - yup, $5) and now I'm talking with them about getting healthier- one wants to lose 70 lbs and one is an extreme athlete and wants to bring things to the next level. The world is open!

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You Cannot Outgrow You!

It does not matter what profession you are in – you cannot outgrow you!


In the Network Marketing profession, for example, you dictate the size & pace of your organization based on your ability to lead.


Your ability to lead will be determined by your skill development & personal development continuously.


If you’re not happy with the size of your check and/or the size of your group, dramatically increase the time and effort you are spending on YOU.

Leaders Don’t Need to Wait (From Seth Godin’s “Tribes”)

“There’s no correlation between money, power, or education and successful leadership. None. John McCain was fifth in his class (from the bottom) at the United States Naval Academy. Howard Schultz sold kitchen gadgets and ended up at an underfunded three-store coffee bean change before he turned it into Starbucks. Gandhi was a lawyer in South Africa. Waiting doesn’t pay. Saying yes does.”

Say yes! Think HUGE!

'What 3 Virtues Do You Hold the Highest?'

One on One : An interview with Chris Prefontaine
'What 3 Virtues Do you Hold the Highest?'

Seriously? What is your email address telling people?

I went to grammar school with Darren and have not just watched HIM grow into an amazing speaker and person, but have also seen him help THOUSANDS of others grow as well. If you're not currently studying his material, it's a must. Thanks for awesome content Darren! -Chris Pre

Watch Darren's awesome tip on strengthening your brand!
'Seriously? What is your email address telling people?'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px__YNJkLKQ