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Did you ever say NEVER AGAIN? I’m Done with MLM?

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Did you ever say NEVER AGAIN? I’m Done with MLM?

I’ll be honest, I have and I have said that several times… even recently.

The first time I said this and meant it was back in 2010. The company I was with at the time went from a Uni-level to a Binary comp plan and soon after things settled back down, back again to a different compensation plan. I was done, fed up- the changes hurt my business and my teams got divided. Has this ever happened to you? Can you relate?

So what did I do? I got back into a familiar- industry- the Gym Scene. I became a manager of a health club chain that was opening up in my town. I knew the industry, although not in that capacity, but I had been a personal trainer and in membership sales for many years. My husband- during this time was working 4-5 jobs just to make ends meet. We had not planned on this in our lives.

At first I loved the new challenge and the ‘regular’ salary and bonus paychecks. I thought I’d stay there a year at the most but ended up staying close to three years. I couldn’t face the idea of working for someone much longer, and yet I also couldn’t face the thought of starting a new MLM company and building again.

MLM won! I wanted to work from home, when I want and with whom. I also missed my freedom and during that time had become a grandmother. Having to ask for ‘time out’ for family just didn’t settle well.

Once bit, and if you’ve had success and fun in the industry, it simply is in your blood and ‘DNA’.

I didn’t imagine I’d find a company to join but I did. Interestingly enough the company I had been with before had created a new division- something new and innovative from a product standpoint and honestly the allure was pulling me. Also we were close to many of the corporate staff, including the CEO and founder.

My husband said if I brought him one more ‘opportunity to view’ during those two years while I was working a job (just over broke= j.o.b.) “he’d Miss Me” but things changed when the CEO and founder called and said he couldn’t believe we hadn’t reengaged in their ‘new division’. My Ego got inflated and we felt flattered he cared. But most of all he said a certain person we knew was now earning more income in a week than she used to in a month. That caught our attention.

We rode that wave for several years and were 6-figure income earners our first year and right up until we resigned. It was good- until it wasn’t. Until the changes came, formulations changed, income dwindled and integrity was gone. Product wasn’t always available and leaders often didn’t get paid in one payment, it had to be staggered.

We actually gave our notice- we just couldn’t be a part of a company that was not ethical anymore, on many levels. We walked away from an income of approximately $6-7,000 a month (a big reduction from what it had been, but still a good income.) We didn’t want our good names to be dragged through the mud in a very ‘incestuous’ industry where people know the same people and rumors often go viral.

We then joined a new start up company and were pursued by the CEO and VIP of Global Sales. We loved the products, the integrity and enjoyed being decision makers with the executive staff. Income was great for both us and our team and we really did create something very special. We joined because we had worked closely with the CEO and VIP of global sales, in the previous company and knew how we did business was 100% with integrity.

Then things changed. Approximately 2 years in the company was sold- and just like the snap of a finger everything changed. We hung in their with HOPE and desire that ‘our new company’ would be all they promised and more. Unfortunately actions didn’t match the words.

After 16 months of things not coming together or looking anything like they promised we looked at one another and felt both sad and defeated. In most instances I love the industry but this seemed very unfair. It actually was an embarrassment to be a part of this company any longer and in our opinion the founders and executive team ought to be disgraced with the lack of compassion they had for the field. They had no regard for the very people that built the company that they purchased.

Little by little, our team crumbled. People left- they found something else and many threw their hands in the air and swore off MLM altogether. Actually, we did too.

I remember saying for the past year that I love when the industry is GOOD but I don’t think I can ever do this again if our company doesn’t work out. I just didn’t think I had it in me and I had lost my mojo and drive.

We only know how to do business ethically and to be honest and forthcoming in everything we do. We will not and can not promote something that is NOT GOOD to people who are looking for HOPE and a viable opportunity.

It was a Friday. We had been working closely with the corporate staff to help things improve in the field and it simply was not working. In an email we told 3 of the founders we simply could not and would not be promoting the company any longer. They actually understood. They wished it were different – their hands were tied for many reasons, and one man even said for “Dave and Joy to go find a new MLM home and knock it out of the park.”

The next day I text a dear friend who we had worked with in both our last companies. He was in the corporate role, most recently as VIP of Global Sales. We told him we had no idea what we were going to do, thought we were done with the industry but keeping our options open. We had faith in ourselves, we just didn’t know if a company exists that has what we need to be excited with and build.

It was surreal what transpired. After learning that HE had found a company to work with- we asked him to share. We trusted him. We assumed it was in a corporate capacity but when we learned it was IN THE FIELD as a distributor (member) we sat up straight. Of course we had to learn more.

He shared how the new company checked off EVERYTHING that was important to him- which means it would be a good fit for us as well as we had the same criteria. To make a long story short, after talking with Founder and CEO Trey Knight and co-Founder Korey Johnson, we decided to join Navan Global with our dear friend Randy Crane.

Lesson: never say never.

I did, we did, and the perfect opportunity showed up. I believe if we hadn’t completely closed the door on both companies that we had left- then we wouldn’t have had the authority to share like we are with people who trust and believe in us and our leadership.

We are building strong. We are building fast. Our first WEEK income exceeded our monthly income in month #3 with our previous company. Our team has made income- in fact over $14,000 in the first week-10 days. If we can have our team earning their ROI back in only 2 enrollments and putting money in their pockets their first week that is wonderful. It is what we are experiencing.

There is a statistic that 74% of distributors will stay with their company if they can get a return on their investment (ROI ) and 97% will stay if they are earning $500 or more income. This is what we are seeing with Nevan Global. Also currently the reorder rate (aka auto ship) is 62% and the products are life changing.

To learn more go to www.DaveandJoy.com.

Ask us for a brief overview as we have put together user friendly PDF of our favorite videos on the mission -the vision- products, compensation plan, etc. Email us and we are happy to share. info@DaveandJoy.com. 802-846-7530

If you have had HOPE in the industry and ever said NEVER again but this may have piqued your attention, we’d love to hear from you. We tell it as it is, and are not leaders that “rah-rah” and sell you something.

If you are looking to join an amazing company and team, let’s chat. Our upline sponsors, Randy Crane, Kent and Krista Elmore are the best. We are close to the top of the company and the support is stellar. We are blessed to have found this opportunity and company at a time when there is so much uncertainty in the world. You owe it to yourself to take a peak.

Dave and Joy

802-846-7530

info@DaveandJoy.com

www.DaveandJoy.com

 

 

When is it time to switch MLM companies?

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Do you know when is it time to switch MLM Companies?

Well, the short answer is, there is really no good time. We found that we stayed a year or 2 longer than we should at our last company. It just creeps up on you, we all can become complacent and used to the way things are. Even if they stink! We started saying, “It’s does stink that bad!” What the hell happened to us?

First signs

Here’s a couple of ways to begin realizing things are not working as good as they could be:

  1. Your down line is stagnant. Very few or “0” are moving forward, breaking ranks.
  2. Fewer and fewer people are showing up to your “Team” calls or webinars. Many times its the same few people, who aren’t getting great results, but want to feel the team vibe.
  3. You’re having to run interference between your team and the corporate staff! (your Team already gets it)
  4. Your check is going down due to nothing you’ve done! We stayed a year plus longer cause we kept listening to the company, we call it drinking the Kool-Aid and not seeing what was happening. We saw it, but were not responding to what was “real” only what we thought or were told was real.

These are all key areas that show up slowly, and lull us to sleep.

How it used to be!

Here is a short list of how it felt and your results when it was rolling!

  1. We were having fun! It didn’t matter how late it was our how many hours we worked !
  2. Our checks were going up every week !
  3. Excitement was in the air and had the Team excited !
  4. Great numbers and passion on the team calls !
  5. A feeling of invincibility !
  6. There were no excuses from corporate!

We get it, you likely know all this. We’re not telling you something you don’t know, we’re just trying to nudge you out of a slumber and rekindle your passion and love for this industry or at least for the people you have helped. You team is still looking toward you for the next step!

Leaders go first (Leaders may eat last, but we always go first!) Time to make another scary decision, just like when you joined your last company…. there was at least some uncertainty, a stepping into the unknown. And there was excitement!

Here’s the overview of what we found

If you’re a proven leader in this industry and are beginning to feel, “what else is available out there to have your teams grow?”

Products that people feel quickly (and that share easily)
No enrollment fees
No required autoship
Same price for members as customers
Getting paid more on customers
Super strong compensation plan (Uni-level) with 4 weeks bonuses from $350 up to $2000
Rank advance bonuses from $10k to $1,000,000

There’s more, but all of this doesn’t matter if shifting your company hasn’t crossed your mind. I didn’t say shifting your course, because you have the same course (success, helping others, making a difference, and making great money) but simply shifting the company you keep!

Is it time to have fun and make money again?

For a confidential conversation, between you and Joy & I, reach out to Info@daveandjoy.com

802-846-7530 home
802-777-9060 cell

Dave & Joy

 

Work with Dave and Joy in the Philippines

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This is new news! We will be launching a new MLM in the Philippines within the next 30 days. We are already a success in 27 other countries and now we are pleased and honored to bring our team and company to the Philippines!

We are looking for a couple of powerful leaders who have the ability to head up their country for our team. This is no small task. If you have a proven track record or know of someone who does, we would be honored to speak with them. We are already laying the ground work for the Philippines and require the right people to drive this for themselves, their team and their country.

Here a brief overview of what we offer and a bit about Dave and Joy.
www.WorkwithDaveandJoy.com/Leaders

We hope you are intrigued and want to learn more.

We look forward to a conversation with you.

Dave & Joy
802-846-7530 home
802-777-9060 cell
info@DaveandJoy.com

Taking Care of your “Generals” in MLM EARNS you the BIG $$$

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If you are involved in network marketing and have a goal of reaching a high rank in your company, you know you can’t do it alone.

One of my favorite up-line sponsors in this industry is a friend who I’ll call Cody. He was a natural networker and had a great personality. He wasn’t flash and slick…he was ‘real’.

He really knew how to capture peoples attention without being too salesy and also made a point to get to know his key leaders ‘as people’ so that he could help each of his leaders reach THEIR goals….. not just his. Getting to know your leaders is crucial. Gratefully so, I was one of his leaders that he identified early on (even when I didn’t believe it) and helped along the way.

The interesting thing is by recognizing leadership qualities in me and taking a keen interest in MY success he actually accomplished his goals….and his goals were massive for a young man in his 30s.

During this time I came to learn some simple things that GREAT leaders do are:

When they ‘enroll’ someone in their business they get to know them and know what their goals are. Also ‘what color’ are they within the color code? By knowing what motivates the individual you’ll be able to speak their language and tune into what is important to them….rather than what is important to you. Here is one version of the color code test. http://www.mindperk.com/ColorCodeTest.pdf

An example of NOT doing this is assuming because you are a NUMBERS person and love statistics, that you need to talk numbers/stats and only income with your newly enrolled people. Heck no, not to me! That would be an instant turn off and I’d be looking for a quick way to escape the conversation. But if that same person knew that my ‘hot button’ was helping people reach their health and financial goals, and especially enjoyed working with women- then a conversation in those terms would be important.

When they enroll someone in their business they quickly introduce them (by phone, in person or online) to up-line and cross-line people on their team. Most people love being a part of something bigger than themselves and having other people to connect with on the same team is important…and bottom line, more fun! Also this gives them more people to do 3-way calls with…. which is a great way to validate information and edify people on the team.

When they enroll someone and identify that you are one of their leaders, they then take extra care of those people knowing without them reaching their goals and experiencing their level of success they understand that THEY won’t reach their goals!

Recognition is one of the top reasons people join and stay in network marketing. Never take your leaders or team for granted. Making income is also important! Helping your new members earn income their first 30 days -or less- is crucial.

 

Back to my friend Cody.

The company we were with had several rank titles from Member, to Part-time, Full-Time and all the way up to the top level which was called “Rainmaker”.

In order for you to rank advance (as with any mlm company) you need others on your team rank advancing and reaching their goals too.

Cody wanted to become what is called RAINMAKER. In order to reach that rank he needed “4 Full-Time” personally enrolled reps (or members) When I first joined the company he was a budding leader but within 2-3 years he was a top producer.

Lucky for me, I was one of his chosen ‘leaders’ or “Generals” as I often have heard the term. At that time in my career making an additional $5,000 a month income seemed golden! I had never earned that much in a month in my life. Cody on the other hand wanted to earn $50,000+ a month income. By being a great leader and making sure that I- and a minimum of three others reach and maintain a minimum of FULL TIME STATUS, he would reach Rainmaker!

He became the second person in the company to reach this highest rank and only person to maintain it many times over the course of the year…and the only reason that his income decreased and that he left for another opportunity was the company took on a whole new direction ….throwing most of the leaders under ‘the bus’. (Actually picture a speed boat taking a quick curve out of nowhere and people flying off the side of the boat and ending up in the ocean…without a life boat. Yup, that was what happened.)

Now, fast forward many years later my financial goals are more in alignment with what Cody’s were … so we, like other successful leaders, have identified our personally enrolled “Generals” and are working with them closely to make sure they reach the goals they desire, as fast as possible… as well as continue to grow their teams and their personally enrolled leaders. And it goes on an on with great momentum. (Key, never stop enrolling or developing leaders!)

Clearly, Together Everyone Achieves More when you work as a TEAM!

I know the above seems extremely obvious, but we have worked with other up-line sponsors who clearly do not understand it and do not take care of their leaders…. and you guessed it, success rarely happens long term for those leaders.

If you have dreams, goals and aspirations within your company and mlm business make sure you share them with your up-line sponsor and if they don’t ‘get it’ then share with others above them or with the corporate staff. This is a business of duplication and working together. TEAM! It cannot be accomplished alone.

Do you want to be honored, supported and recognized? It starts with each one of us.

Honor, support and recognize those you enroll onto your team is crucial. And if for some reason you cannot support them, then tell your sponsor so that they will not be lost in a crowd of reps. Encourage people on your team to reach UP and OUT and together we can all achieve amazing things within this industry.

Dave and Joy/ Global Leaders with Tavala

802-846-7530

info@DaveandJoy.com

www.DaveandJoy.com

MYPLANKTON- New Super-Food, Whole-Food Tonic with Marine Phytoplankton

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Back in August, 2005 I began drinking a marine phytoplankton ‘tonic’ that was available through a company located in Utah, but it wasn’t until 2006 that I became aware of the multitude of health benefits of “Marine Phytoplankton” AND other ingredients that were synergistic in this drink. That is when I began to share it with friends, clients and anyone who wanted to boost their current health.

Since my inspirational and eye opening experience at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida (3-week LIFE CHANGE PROGRAM) I began talking more and more about my discovery of this WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION, SUPER FOOD NUTRITION. The director of marketing at the time, joined my team and together we did a co-op with an advertisement in the Hippocrates Health Institute magazine (HHI) .

I talked with both friends and strangers who were interested in this tonic and topic of marine phytoplankton and even set up tables at Raw Food Fests etc. As a result I had many practitioners, body workers and whole food advocates, join my crusade of both enjoying this product and also distributing it within their own networks.

Indeed, I was super enthused about raw food or better yet, LIVING FOOD and began educating people on the subject!!!! LET FOOD BY THY MEDICINE!

I received a lot of phone calls regarding this product and on the topic of Super-Food and Whole-Food nutrition but it wasn’t until my advertisement in the HHI magazine came out that my business began to take off. People who read the magazine understood marine phytoplankton, and many of these people had large networks of people who did as well. To this day, several of my best friends came from those full-page ads back in 2006-2007!

Fast Forward to 2017!!!! There is a NEW product worth sharing that was recently launched in Australia! In many ways it is similar to the tonic I had enjoyed all these years (which is no longer available) but in some ways I believe it may be superior!

To these same people and others who may be searching for a NEW PRODUCT that is worth sharing…. Welcome MYPLANKTONTM !!!! Not only does it include the ‘MPP’ but it is also highly concentrated Phytoplankton that is blended with the highest quality plants, berries, fruits and oils our land has to offer and is 100% bio-available!

The ingredients in MYPLANKTONTM are: Marine Phytoplankton, Frankincense, Bilberry, Halophile Pink (RED) Microalgae with powerful anti-oxidant Astaxanthin!

MyPlanktonTM is also rich in high quality ingredients: Olive Leaf Extract, Ginger Root, Apple Juice Concentrate, Aloe Vera and more!

To learn the many benefits of MYPLANKTONTM go to www.PlanktonToday.com. It’s an easy to navigate website, it includes the ingredients, benefits and even offers frequently asked questions and answers.

Once you understand the health benefits of this product I’m sure you’ll also be singing it’s praises….and by the way, it TASTES Great!

I recommend only products that I can get behind 100% and use myself. MYPLANKTONTM as well as some of my daughters herbal products from her Vermont apothecary.

I hope this has been useful information. I’m always excited to share new products that I discover, especially if there is a void in the market place, which there is.

Joy Edgerton/Health Educator & Wellness Enthusiast!

Place your order here: www.PlanktonToday.com

Also read the testimonials on the benefits of the ingredients (synergistic) in this tonic.

Joyedgerton@gmail.com