Are We Having FUN Yet?

I promised that 2009 would be our year right? Well, one of my resolutions was to write more (at least 2-3 times a week) and create valuable content for my readers. So far, I am writing my third post for 2009. Yippee! I hope you find this post a little more entertaining that the others. My first New Years Resolution, was to start having FUN! So let's do it!

My friend, ever since I was 7 years old I wanted to help people. Yup. I was only 7 and knew that I would be helping others during my lifetime. I enjoy it! Sometimes, you wonder if while helping people if they are listening. I've decided that I am only the messenger, it's up to the individual to take action. Well, who am I? Robert Kiyosaki & Donald Trump are also messengers, and most people ignore them (lol).

I received a phone call today from a "fishing prospect" Yup. I said it she was fishing. I later learned that she was comparing companies. She started off by inquiring about my Company $6, 000 Guarantee, she was interested in a part time job but couldn't imagine working for a total of twelve hours a day. I gave her the resources to review, and she insisted that I tell her ALL about it. Well, I decided to keep it simple. I shared with her how the guarantee was based on activity, not productivity and would pay her on average $500.00 a month. I went on to explain the activity process, she would need to pass out 1 magazine five days a week for 12 consecutive months, get the prospect contact information and follow up to ask what he/she liked best about the magazine. She gasped "I can't ask for people contact information!" I went on to explain that she will need to enter the information in a database, so the company can keep track and reward her for following the magazine program.

She began to complain that five minutes of her day was way too much time to earn $500 a month! ( I wanted to suggest that she get a job at McDonald's or Walmart) It was at that moment, I knew that she didn't understand how money works. I asked her which would she prefer to work an extra four hours to earn $20 or pass out one magazine on way home from work, to earn $20.

She started to say that she would make more than $20 a day working part time for someone else. I sat back and asked her if she would prepare lunch/dinner during the time she would work? How many miles/gas she was willing to drive? Asked her if she was tax exempt? She immediately stated that she understood where I was going. You see there is no need to attack people, if you take the time to paint a visual, your prospects will eventually take the time to hear you out. She finally understood that she would spend more time trying to make a measly extra $500 a month if she choose any other route. She went on to share with me how she was not happy with her current business. I listened, and when needed shared resources to help her with her business.

Albeit, she called me back within the hour, asking how can she get started? She appreciated the time I took to answer her questions, share resources to help her current business, and helping her understand the $6,000 Guarantee. Well, the rest is history. I want you to know that I had FUN sharing resources with her, and I found her questions (and rebuttals) very entertaining. It didn't feel like WORK, because I knew that I would be helping her. That's what matters to me!

Make sure that when you are sharing information that you are having FUN. Do not talk to a prospect, thinking by the end of this call she/he is signing up! Take the time to answer questions, give resources, and build relationships. If you feel the need to get a expert or more seasoned Partner on the call, then advise your prospect that you will three-way him/her to assure that you get her questions answered right away. I learned a long time ago, that you should tell your upline/partner story until you've created your story. Here's to creating your story & having FUN while doing it!

I would like to learn how you are having fun working your business? Leave a comment!

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News From The Directors Meeting

Many of you know that there was a Directors meeting at the Home Office this past Monday and Tuesday, and we wanted to take the time share with you some of the key points that were shared with us. YTB has been challenged, changed, & we are now charging. We've been challenged by critics, news media, and the internet.

It may not surprise you that the situation in California has actually made YTB a better company. We've made what looked like a lemon in August and turned it into some very cool lemonade. YTB looked at everything we do as a company for the last 3 months to make it bulletproof for our futures, many decisions were made for the framework of what you've already seen in our First Class Training and will see in the days and weeks to come with some of the new features and tools that will be rolled out in the coming days, weeks and months.

Up to now, we've done a good job of selling the REP opportunity, but not the RTA opportunity and that changes today. YTB is making a clear & separate distinction between the 2 positions in our company and have already seen a greater focus on the RTA side of our business. If you have not taken the First Class Training as yet, we encourage you to do so, and you will see a very clear distinction in our focus on being either an Affiliate, and RTA, and our upcoming opportunity to drop the "R" and become a Travel Agent with YTB.

A brand new 19 minute DVD was unveiled about what a person is buying as an affiliate. The main focus is why our product is worth buying and makes it a real business. ($50 for 50 or $1 per DVD) You'll take a 10 minute break, then play a 10 minute Marketing DVD, and all you have to do is close. The DVD will be available by the end of this week in the back office and there will also be a PowerPoint version for those who like to do live presentations.

In addition we have a brand new incentive for those who want to book travel! You all know about the $5000 bonus for you as a Power Team Leader, but what about adding a $5000 bonus for the person who actually produced the bookings? There will be a 10 minute "Flash Presentation" by end of week (replaces presentation on website) which of course is produced by James Tackett.

We are now up to a 94% delivery rate on ATM last 2 months, with the new profiles that will be available the ATM will be customized by zip code. (It's called Target Marketing!) We encourage everyone to get people signed up on the Deals and Steals marketing program and watch how this marketing increases your travel bookings. Furthermore, to entice your friends, family and friends they can enter into a Monthly Sweepstakes for incredible trips. The beta testing is also going very well in Canada. The new Booking Engine rolling out in next 2-3 weeks here in the US and YTB Exclusive Deals to be huge in the future. James Tackett our new Marketing Chief also introduced things to come:

Video that teaches a new person "what they bought"
Have a "Carnival Type Night" sale promotion Every Month
Virtual Red Carpet
Video Welcome to The RiverHouse
Monthly Travel Show - Travel Channel Style
Compensation Plan Flash Video
Director Showcase featuring different Directors
Niche market Flash Videos
$6000 Guarantee Video
3rd Party Tax Video
Profiles on Successful Travel Heroes in our business

There is so much going on behind the scenes - Treat this like Its your FIRST DAY. YTB IS going down - DOWN IN HISTORY as the best Marketing and Travel Company in the history of Network Marketing! We'll be here long after all the others are gone! The economy is perfect for us! YTB has invested $30 million in last 30 months, & OUTSIDE ALL PROBLEMS, that we don't owe a dime on! YTB has paid out $17 Million to Directors so far and we've double our travel production with Carnival this year. We are still growing and moving forward, with or without you. It's a brand new day at YTB! We know WHAT to do. We just need to refocus & GO DO IT! Start over Every Monday Morning!

THIS IS THE GREATEST TIME EVER TO BE IN YTB!

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$ 6,000 Guaranteed!

Welcome to "For Better RTA's weblog." This blog was created, so that we Referring Travel Agents can become Better RTA's. I am excited to share with you the Value and Benefits of being a (RTA).

I am excited to share you with my good & bad times, with My Company! YES! the GOOD & the BAD! We have our good days, and our bad days, but most of us learn from both - and press on! Besides, we have the opportunity to "travel for pennies on the dollar" make money & having fun!"

If you are not a RTA, and you are just browsing - WELCOME! Make sure to thank the person, who thought enough of you to share with you - Once you are done reading this blog call them and Get Started Today!

Making Money & Having Fun...
One of the reasons I started my Travel Business (almost two years ago, WOW that was quick!) was the $6,000 Guarantee it offers. I've tried quite a few things, nothing came with a guarantee. I immediately knew that If my company offered a guarantee, I would make money and or have fun trying to make money! My company $6,000 guarantee states that within your first 2 years as a RTA/REP give out 25 magazines within 12 Months! It just sounded too easy, and it was! I signed up and ordered my magazines right away. I could not wait to get my hands on those magazines! I knew that people love magazines. I recall sitting in my Doctors office, getting my hair done, or reading magazines at work. I love to read and magazines are so appealing, and very informative.

Following the Magazine program requires some activity, maybe 5 minutes a day. Yes, that's all it takes! Most Guarantees are based on "productivity." $6,000 guarantee is based on "activity".

I thought BIG, I knew that I could give away 25 magazines at my Church, Chamber of Commerce, College events. I clearly saw that this "activity" could be done in less than 2 hours EVERY MONTH. However, I choose to give out 1 a day at the Grocery store, the Gas station, Work, my sons Day Care Center. Giving out 1 magazine a day allowed me to follow up with my prospect in a timely fashion. Yes, the "fortune is in the follow up." I wanted to know what they liked best about the magazine? Or if they had a chance to view the DVD! Then I would edify my Power Team Leader - Althea Thomas, and get them on the phone with her! She was the expert, she had more knowledge, also its best to use validation. If I did not get to the follow up quick enough, my Power Team Leader backed me up every time. Just by following that simple "activity" I personally sponsored 21 people, I am a Power Team Leader, "Coach's Corner Mentor, Soon to pick up a $10,000 Dream bonus, on my way to National Director! I never planned to sponsor anyone, the Success Magazine worked like magic!

Yes, I followed the Success magazine program and before I realized it....I made well over $6,000! I continue to purchase my magazines, because I understand the value of exposing my Business. The Success Magazine, "tell the story for you". If you are a new RTA and you "think" that you do not know enough about your business, use your tools-Company Presentation , DVD, Magazines, Conference Calls, Meetings, just to name a few. Or if you are like me and want to give everyone a chance to travel for less, make money, have fun, conference them on this 2 min brief overview 512-404-1250 press 1. If you never thought to follow the magazine program I hope this post enlightens you! Let's get out of our "comfort zone" and do something different! We are all "Learning, Earning and having FUN!" Remember, this magazine could be the quickest way to expose your Travel Business! People LOVE Magazines!

168% Return on Investment Guaranteed !

Assuming you never sponsor a single person.

-$499.90 ~ One-Time Signup Fee + First Month

-$549.45 ~ 11 Months Website ($49.95 x 11)

-$1,188.80~ 25 Magazines per Month ($99 x 12)

Total = $2,237.35

+$6,000 ~ Check from YTB after 12 Qualifying Months

$3762.65 ROI Guaranteed Profit!


Take advantage of one of the ways that, you can make money during your first year with my company! Will $6,000 help your family, church, your organization? Would you like to use the $6,000 Guarantee as a Fundraiser for your Business, organization, family reunion?

Let me know what are your thoughts, leave a comment.

All the best!

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