Another fantastic book from none other than Social Marketing Guru Michelle MacPhearson. This Web 2.0 Guide is a step-by-step guide to us daily and no extraneous information in this baby! Just the facts, where to go and how to get your rankings up and attract lots of hungry traffic! As Brad and I update our this and other two blogs - Moms Prosperity Network and ASD Cash Generator, we will be implementing her tactics and tools along with Jack Humphrey’s and keep you updated. So please bare with us as you see changes to all of the sites! I have also included one of Michelle’s videos for 30 Minute Backlinks by Michelle.

Rock and Roll! Check out http://www.socialmediadaily.com

 Cheers! K.

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Mentorship, Fellowship and Friendship Bonding

The necessary ingredients for creating your own success is aligning yourself with other successful like minded people who share similar passions and interests and the Prosperity Cast Network has this social networking in place allowing you to bond with others and to share marketing ideas. After all, would you go to your dentist for advice on a legal matter? No, you would go to your lawyer.

What do you want to accomplish this New Year? Are you looking for extra income, looking to even replace your current income or are you just looking to increase profits for your current business?

You have probably already dicovered that ALL of the push button software and programs offered out there DO NOT work and the only person making money is the person who is selling this CRAP to inexperienced and naive people like yourself. Well, you are not alone. Kelly and I have been there and lost several thousand dollars trying this stuff only to find out it is a rip-off. It wasn’t until we met Val Smyth that we discovered that the only way to make money in this industry is to build relationships with people.

“Marketing is the art and science of communicating and creating relationships with another human being based upon their needs and not yours or mine.”

I am not sure how many times I have to drive this point home to you, but until we understood it we were just not making any money at all. So the secret is performing a service for your fellow man and the rewards will follow. Napolean Hill stated this in his book ‘Think and Grow Rich‘ and where did he discover this transforming thought? From his mentor Charles F. Haanel - ‘The Master Key System‘.

We all have unique talents and strengths and that is where a true mentor helps you to find those hidden talents and release the power within. So what is in your uncarved block for 2008?

One of our members reported earning $12,000 with the Prosperity Cast Network in the month of December.

As Mentors in Mentors in Motion and Trainers in The Prosperity Cast Network Inner Circle we can hold your hand down the path of success and train you to building a significant income from your home based business, but what it boils down to is you and taking that first step.

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Val Smyth and the Marketing Warriors Team
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In this industry there are many self proclaimed gurus of Internet marketing who claim they have the roadmap to the promised land of riches and lifestyles all the while in reality they are working from the parts counter of your local automotive store.

Then ……..there is the real deal! People who have actually created a lifestyle of riches and wealth from marketing themselves and opportunities of imepecable credibility that are beyond reproach.

How did they do this?

By building relationships based upon honesty, and not misleading or untruthful statements just to make a fast buck. Internet marketing can be very lucrative when done honestly and ethically. As a mentor of ours, Val Smyth has continually taught us that there is no need to be deceitful by telling people what they want to hear, but rather by honestly listening to what they want and then guiding them to their desired outcome by educating and mentoring them along the way. Marketing is the art and science of creating a relationship with another human being, by empowering and communicating, based upon their needs and not yours or mine. The Master Key System, by Charles F. Haanel, is the foundation for Val Smyth’s mentoring course, and The Prosperity Cast Network, which states that the successful person will attain power by empowering others and that service to others is the key to creating abundance and prosperity based upon the universal laws of attraction and reciprocity. Our belief is that there is an abundance for all and that poverty consciousness or stinken-thinken will only bring you more poverty and more stinken-thinken.

With this highly attuned network of successful and responsible professional internet marketers, The Prosperity Cast Network will act as a resource of mentoring and masterminding in an interactive forum and live conference calls or webinars, for like minded individuals to build a successful network and relationships. This is the elite country club for serious people who are serious about making money from their home based business. Not only is there a place to find help and ideas for Internet marketing but there is also a VERY serious opportunity to making money on the Internet by joining us at the country club.

With the evolution of Web 2.0, and now Business 2.0, making money from Internet marketing has never been easier since the technological floodgates opened. We all now have an equal playing field to reach the masses with published video and audio streaming content that puts a real face and personality behind the message being communicated. The days of the almighty Wizard hiding behind the veiled curtain are no gone and a new age of Internet marketers have evolved.

So watch the video above and look for the message about how you can make some very serious money by joining us at the country club and please….. if you are a flake who is just kicking tires and not serious about changing there current situation then don’t waste our time.

If you wish to know more about how to gain access to this invite only country club then you may fill out the form HERE.

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From The Original Red Bull Formulator of ‘Red Bull‘

BKS Marketing is proud to announce a synergistic relationship of product, payplan, internet marketing tools and internet marketing training with Vitamark International.The flagship marketing product is Crave Energy Drink. Did you know that the energy drink market is a multi-Billion dollar industry with excellent forcasting for the future. According to a recent article from Globe Investor website ”Energy Drinks’ Success Continues Rising: Sales Expected to Exceed $9 Billion by 2011“. I feel there is a significant future in this industry that will allow us capitalize to create prosperity and abundance.

We are offer incredible internet marketing in Web 2.0 and now the newly evolved Business 2.0, solid team atmosphere and mastermind groups with a proven track record for success.

When is NOW the time make a significant change in your life?

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“He Said, She Said”

 By Kelly Smith

I must admit the first time I read Brad’s post, I wasn’t thinking about editing, I thought, “Yes! He finally gets it!”

There’s a big old check mark for wahms everywhere.

I think the whole experience of us working at home together has really opened both of our eyes to realize the grass isn’t necessarily greener or browner for that matter, on either side.

When Brad was at a job full time and would come home to me who was not only running after two little ones but working on our business and taking care of the home, he couldn’t always understand why I was soooo burnt out. When he came home to work with me, I decided I would go out (I mostly bring the kids) and volunteer (which has since turned into part-time work also working with more kids, what can I say? I love kids), I wanted Brad to see my perspective.

So I left him home with the kids without me by his side a day or two week for a few hours at a time. I gotta admit today he is going through an evolution and realization of what moms go through day in and day out, especially running a business at the same time. I am not saying he has totally abandoned all of his Neanderthal ways, (it’s a guy thing I know), BUT, he certainly sees the big picture in a larger than life perspective.

So when people say the word scam to me, I just smile and say, “Scam?” This business has been therapy for our marriage and I certainly wouldn’t call our relationship a scam.

Cheers!
K.

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“He Said, She Said”

Guest Post by Brad Smith

As I ran around picking up after the trail of destruction that Hurricane Devin (our 3½ year old son) had left behind the other day, I reflected upon wondering if staying at home with this craziness was a good thing.

How the heck can Moms around the world do this day-in and day-out?

“Maybe working outside of the home and shuffling our kids off to a daycare was not such a bad thing”, I thought.

Shortly there after I regained my composure and remembered that there was no way in H-E-”double-hockey-sticks” that I could ever go back to working for somebody again. I started to remember that this was part of my ‘WHY’ and that I truly desired and needed a lifestyle change; and what I was currently doing was definately NOT working.

Then I began to reflect upon my years and growth in the Network Marketing industry. I remembered back at the beginning of my “Stay-at-Home Executive Dad” position and watching a movie that really explained to me about Network Marketing and its empowering advantages and lifestyle changes that it offered.

After seeing this movie it all became so much clearer too me and what I was suppose to be doing with my life. Helping people out of their current situation has now become an ongoing passion and obsession for both Kelly and I. So to all those people out there who are living with their blinders on, “It is time to wake up and rise out of the fog.”

The definition of delusion can be said to be:

“Implies an inability to distinguish between what is real and what only seems to be real, often as the result of a disordered state of mind”

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We hear so many stories of people being told they can’t accomplish their goals or dreams or will never make it and in fact, go on to be great leaders and role models in our society. Oprah comes to mind of course and The Pursuit of Happyness’ Christopher Gardner . His story brings tears to my eyes not because it’s a rags to riches story, but because his son was a driving force to overcome any obstacle.

Being a dedicated mother myself, one of my dreams was to be home with my children and give them a better life and teach them that anything is accessible to them. How grateful I am that my husband Brad is also my business partner and our children are able to be with both of us whenever they want because we are both running a business out of our home. Yes, there are sacrifices. Yes, it isn’t easy working with and living with each other around the clock. Yes, it’s worth it. Having a dream and not allowing anyone else to tell you “No”, is paramount to how I live.

Today, when people tell me I can’t do something, I say “Thank you.”

Why?

Because they are giving me fuel to prove myself despite what others may think or say. It could be human nature or just the way I am wired.

When I was younger, I went through some difficult stages and made some mistakes with my life, that serve as learning experiences today. But while I was in that part of my life, I had no hope for my dreams, couldn’t even see a future, but there was still a small part of me that kept driving forward. You see, I have learned dreams can start small and as you reach the smaller ones, your dreams expand into bigger and better ones.

When I was in my early 20s all I wanted was to straighten my head out and go back to college, finish and major in one of my passions - writing. Before when I attended school I was following everyone else’s dreams and eventually flunked out. Big surprise.

When I decided to go back to school on my own steam, despite being broke, I remember my mother saying, “You’re just fooling yourself.” The one person who was supposed to have unconditional faith in my ability to do anything didn’t even have faith in me anymore. My heart sank into my stomach and the disappointment in myself was overwhelming.

This was a defining moment. — It solidified that I was going to do it, find a way. Straighten myself out, start following my dreams. On my terms. And I did, applied for loans, found housing on campus, worked a part time job while attending college full time. I immersed myself in school and graduated with a journalism degree with honors.

It was just the first step, which led to a journey that I had always dreamed about but never expected including finally moving across country on my own with what belongings I could fit in my pick up truck, meeting my soul mate, finding my passion and myself and having two beautiful children. And my journey has only begun, my dreams keep expanding as I fulfill more of them. I wake up some days, tired, but still elated that this is my life.

I remember one particular evening talking to my father as he lay in one of many hospital beds (he was sick for over 20 years before passing on July 23, 2002).

“Don’t ever pass up any opportunities,” he said looking at me wondering if this was the last time we would talk. I had learned in his later years that he had passed up his own opportunities and dreams offered to him, because of fear. Can you imagine, coming to the end of your life, saying, would of, could of, should of? That’s my worst fear and another driving force. Why I am telling you this? Life doesn’t stop even when you are standing still.

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Brad & Kelly Smith are founders of their home based business - Mindset Marketing. They are mentors and leaders in Mentors in Motion, Master Key System and Amigo Health Labs. They share their passion and knowledge of the industry within the past 5 years with others in success. Subscribe to our free newsletter with 7 Tips for Success.

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As I push my shopping cart through the checkout aisle in my local grocery, something catches my eye, or should I say, several things catch my eye. Headlines screaming, “Lose 30 Lbs, the Easy Way”, “Get the Sizzle Back in the Bedroom” and “Health Tips in Prevention of Breast Cancer.” All of these people promising me a solution to every problem under the sun including world peace and living a longer life. What’s a girl to do? Of course! I purchase. I load the tantalizing magazines for that promise to answer my most prevalent problems onto the belt. I’ve got priorities you know.

In the meantime, my toddler is able to quickly grab a treat from the checkout stand on the other side while I am distracted, because of course they put the chocolate low enough for the kids to reach and take a bite into before I notice and now am forced to purchase! No wonder women buy over 80% of consumer purchases.

I recently came across these statistics from Catalyst Research and Lusk-Moore and Associates (LMA).

- Women are leaving corporations at twice the rate of men, many to start their own businesses.
- Women buy over 80% of consumer purchases, including over 50% of electronics, computers and investments.
- Women own 66% of home based businesses

Knowing this, who are you gearing your marketing ads to? The amount of women to men on the Internet is just about equal these days, yet I see so many opportunity ads geared towards men.

According to another article I was reading about marketing to women (although I have been saying this for years), Women (mid-20s to mid-50’s) don’t have a lot of time available to absorb the information. I am seeing more and more women these days discover the whole concept of getting their cake and eating it too. Things are reversing and a huge number of moms are working from home doing a balance act of running a home based business while being a mom to their children.

So offering smaller chunks of information for women to read likely will cut through the clutter they are juggling on a daily basis. These are things to remember when marketing to women for your products and services. Women don’t have a great deal of time, so make it pithy and offer something enticing to come back for more such as a bonus gift.

“Discover the Marketing Secrets of Successful Marketers!” 

Brad & Kelly Smith are founders of Mindset Marketing, mentors and leaders in Mentors in Motion, Master Key System and Amigo Health. They share their passion and knowledge of the industry within the past 5 years with others in Success.

Series — Part Two: Trust & Communication Builds Strength

I have asked so many couples who are good at working together at home how they did it, but no one could give me a specific answer. Speaking from experience, I would guess it’s because one size does not fit all. You must design your own model of working together. We have found the rewards are so powerful when you discover how to do it. But there are some elements couples do have in common in making a partnership work and it’s having trust and good communication.

Trust-
Trust is a big factor with any partner so you have to trust your partner enough to make major decisions when one of you can’t be there to make them together.

Dealing with Conflicts and Issues -
When anger comes into play, for instance, at least one of us usually has the headspace to take a step back and say, “What are we really angry at here?” What many fail to realize is they take their anger from a situation out on the first person that comes along. Yes, there will be days when you unknowingly have a bullseye painted on your back and you better look out! Seriously. Take heart when someone pulls out the claws and find out the real reason for the frustration. Explore different ways to deal with your issues. There are usually programs through mentoring, coaching or business groups geared towards teaching people how to work with each other through different techniques or spiritual practices. Remember, everyone deals with issues in the workplace differently. Take a break and go for a walk or do something relaxing like Tai Chi.

Communication-
Communication is of course key to any relationship, particularly a marriage, so if you’re going to be working with each other as well, learn how to communicate. I can’t emphasize it enough. Prepare for a bumpy ride, at least in the beginning. Brad and I were both set on working for ourselves and with each other, but it took a while, years in fact. It can be tough spending day in and day out with the same person, no matter who it is and throwing children into the equation made it all that tougher. It also made us more determined to do it than ever. We discovered how to be clear about what we wanted and not to hold back when something was bothering either of us. When you communicate openly you remove a wall that can stand between you and your success. When you have other lives you are also working towards, it can make a huge difference in your thought process.

Get Outside Perspectives-
Network with others to get outside perspectives. Start a mastermind group. It will allow you to brainstorm and share ideas. It will also teach you how to look outside of the box for solutions.

Expectations-
It’s important to let each other know your expectations in the business. You can call it a goal or an expectation. Tell each other what you ultimately want to accomplish and figure out how you want to get there. The journey is just as important. When you know ahead of time what the expectations are, you can work with each other on each other’s terms. Relax, sit back and enjoy the ride. 
“Finally Exposed! Red-Hot Secrets Marketers Don’t Want You to Know”Kelly and Brad Smith are the founders of BKS Mindset Marketing. They are currently students and mentors of Mentors in Motion and the Master Key System. They have been in the Marketing/Networking Industry for more than 5 years and share their knowledge to help others succeed at home. For more information or to sign up for their free newsletter, “Building a Successful Business“. Contact us toll Free: 1-866-804-3398 or email us at: paid4life@shaw.caArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kelly_Smith

Series — Part One: Success Principles

It’s great to have a business partner when you are working from home for motivation in a some times isolated environment. But what if your business partner is your spouse?

This can be a tricky situation. You are always together and it’s hard to “leave your personal problems at the door.” So what do you do? You both have a dream of being your own boss, but does that dream include working with each other? There is no one way to do it successfully but there are some key factors to look at when considering working with your spouse. I can only share with you what has worked for myself and husband, Brad. Does it come easy? Absolutely not. But for us, the rewards of being able to stay home with our children full time out way the spiritual warfare we had to go through.

Here are some success principles that have helped us succeed as both a couple and business partners - -

Planning Ahead-
You may want to heed this advice from someone who never heard it herself. Plan ahead. Sit down and discuss it with your significant other. It is a big decision. Try this, each one of you sit down and write out on a piece of paper what you each want from your business, what kind of things you can each bring to the business and what you expect from a business partner. Then sit down together and share these thoughts with each other honestly. Don’t bend to the other person for the sake of giving in, think about what you personally want to achieve. You can then decide together whether your goals/expectations are a match.

Balance-
One thing I have learned is it’s all about balance. I do have an extra advantage over my mom friends now that my husband realizes just how hard it is to be a stay-at-home parent. Working at home while being a mom with two toddlers was a great deal of stress to take on myself, so when Brad was ready to jump in, I welcomed it, sort of. It was hard after the birth of our first child, Devin, we ran into the same issues as we always did when we tried working with each other. We didn’t communicate, didn’t set priorities, expectations, wants and needs. It was a power struggle. But we wanted our marriage and our business together to work so we kept on and we learn how to balance our priorities every day.

Equality-
Teamwork is so important when working with your spouse/business partner and that means operating on an equal level. Throw away stereotypes of the man bringing home the bacon and the woman making dinner and changing diapers. You are equal partners and share household and business tasks equally. Sit down and talk about what tasks you are going to take. Have a schedule up on a dry erase board. One word of advice, share the tasks neither of you like doing and take turns on a daily or weekly basis, that way neither of you is resenting the other. Work together, when making calls, especially in the beginning, make them together, sharing the list of leads. Ensure you each invest yourselves 100%.

Establish Personal Time and Business Time-
Choose what times to work, split shifts and when to take personal time together as a couple and as a family. When you have children, running a home based business can be difficult, especially when the little ones are not in school yet. You are all together 24/7 and toddlers and babies are so unpredictable. So many factors can come into play, like illnesses and tantrums.

Set aside time of who will be taking care of the children while the other one works. You can split up the days into morning and afternoon or every other day. It’s a good idea to take the children outside or to play activities outside of the home, so your other half isn’t tempted to help you when things seem frazzled.

Encouragement-
Support is one of the great benefits of working with your spouse. Encourage each other like you would any other business partner. Sit down and brainstorm together. Try and focus on each other’s strengths instead of weaknesses. When it comes to your spouse there can be no such thing as constructive criticism. So do yourselves a favor and try to keep it to yourselves when you don’t like the way the other one does something. When we first started working with each other, Brad and I got into extensive conversations about how we spoke to people on the phone. We had to learn that we each had a different approach and accepted it.

Appreciation-
Appreciate what a gift it can be to be at home with your children and each other. You have a freedom most only dream of. It can be the ultimate experience to explore hidden talents and the great learning experience of working together. You are equally building a business and a home together. Most of all, have fun!

Kelly and Brad Smith are the founders of BKS Mindset Marketing. They are currently students and mentors of Mentors in Motion and the Master Key System. They have been in the Marketing/Networking Industry for more than 6 years and share their knowledge to help others succeed at home. For more information or to sign up for their free newsletter, “Building a Successful Business”.

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