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Recently I came across yet another network marketing company and thought I would look closer into it as this had nothing to do with lotions, potions or pills. At first glance, it really doesn’t seem like a network marketing company as the corporate site http://WeAreAvant.com was very professional and focused on personal development.

They talk about being an “Awareness” company and I knew this could be appealing but only to those that enjoyed personal development such as Tony Robbins, The Secret, Jim Rohn and others.

The company launched on May 31, 2010 under the direction of Brent Payne, CEO and founder of the company. I Googled him and discovered a good reputation and a dedication to personal development in the past. In fact, a couple of years prior he was the co-owner of another personal development direct sales company that enjoyed massive success for 8 years.

Apparently, he sold his interest in the company, took some time off and now formed Avant.

The business model could be considered top tier and has 3 basic products including Elevate a 72 day home study course with a DVD, CD’s, a journal, workbook and online features to include coaching, social media and accountability grid.

Furthermore, the course comes with an unheard of 72 day money back guarantee which I thought was saying a lot about their product. I have spent thousands of dollars on personal development courses, audios, videos and seminars and have enjoyed mist of them but never encountered such a strong guarantee. It seems they really, really have faith in their product.

The compensation plan is a good mix between what is large upfront income and still has passive income. What I see here is that this model addresses someone’s need and desire to make a large income upfront as opposed to a traditional MLM and 4 sales a month (one per week) yields a $4,000 monthly income without even talking about the residual aspect or the upgrades. I feel this gives someone a chance to earn much more and faster and people need to make money sooner than later.

The plan pays on four levels and it is basically a uni-level but there is no auto-ship and even though the cost of entry is higher it really is a more affordable business due to the lack of a $150-$250 auto-ship as in a traditional MLM.

This is a personal opinion but I like the fact that network marketing is improving in some ways as with Avant. By this I mean that this model will attract more professionals who would normally not give a hoot about MLM or ever want to promote a lotion, potion or pill as the next awesome solution to mankind.

In addition, the compensation model is pretty straight forward and people can understand it as well as “pick” the level of their involvement.

As a final note you can of course build an organization as like as you want with Avant, Xango, Monavie and others. However, the Avant model does not require thousands and thousands of people to get into a realistic six-figure annual income.

Al Rodriguez is a long time entrepreneur having spent 20 years as the owner of a multiple mortgage offices, a real estate franchise and real estate investor. A few years ago he turned this knowledge and began a coaching company for these industries and today has transitioned into helping others accelerate their success in a home based business with a “can-do” style and real world marketing strategies.

Stay Strong!

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I get asked all the time. “Al Rod, what do you think about this MLM opportunity?”

This is ONLY one example of a traditional MLM. Let’s say it’s one of the “hot” new binary hybrid compensation plans that “say” they pay 50-55% commission. Super Wrong!

There’s breakage meaning that for every $100 worth of water or juice you buy; you will be credited with a lower percentage of commission-able volume and that can range from 50% to about 77% of the actual dollar spent. That’s huge and right away decreases what you think you would earn. Then there is breakage on rank advancement which means that if you don’t qualify for a certain bonus or rank even though you may have the dollar volume; the company keeps this portion of the money and therefore reduces the actual payout.

Okay auto-ship. Let’s say that you spend $250 per month because you are at a certain rank level that requires 4 boxes or 4 cases of this or that. Well, that’s $3,000 a year in product or $15,000 a year in the next 5 years of business and more over a 10-20 year career. This isn’t good or bad; just the facts.

We said this is a binary. I realize you will get the whammy bammy bonus, maybe the car bonus or the impossible to calculate 2% global bonus but the binary pays on the lesser leg. Binary means you build two team or two legs; a right and a left one AND if one runs away you could effectively have 1,000 people on one leg and 200 on the other. Yes, you guessed it; you get paid on the lesser or smaller leg to the tune of about 10% or so. 200 people on the lesser leg consuming 100 points of product per month is, $20,000 in volume or about $2,000 a month.

Top Tier has their pros and cons…It is more expensive upfront to join most of these business models to the tune of $1500 to $2000 but there is no auto-ship with most of these companies (check for specifics) and that should be considered. The next thing to consider is the upfront payout. In a traditional MLM, you get someone to join for say $499 and you make anywhere from $90 to about $140.

In a top tier, a $1500 or so sale earns you about $1,000. It takes no more effort to bring someone in at a higher level than at a $499 and $250 level and yet the upfront money is huge. Four sales monthly or one a week in a top tier can earn you $4,000 per month not counting the passive or residual income. In a traditional MLM if you sponsored one a week you may earn about $400 month (huge difference).

This $400 a month helps pay your auto-ship of $250 and the company replicated site, shipping and maybe you have $100 at best left for you; something to think about.

In conclusion, Top Tier tens to attract a more motivated entrepreneur and pulls lots of people that are not in MLM or network marketing as the higher income and professionalism of some of these companies s very appealing. The marketing strategies also typically make more sense than the MLM home parties and chase your family and friends scenarios.

Al Rodriguez is a long time entrepreneur having spent 20 years as the owner of a multiple mortgage offices, a real estate franchise and real estate investor. A few years ago he turned this knowledge and began a coaching company for these industries and today has transitioned into helping others accelerate their success in a home based business with a “can-do” style and real world marketing strategies.

Below you can find details on a great Top Tier that makes the most sense as well as a free mastermind and list building information to hone your skills; no matter which is your preferred business model.

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I’m going to prove to you that you don’t fit in. In fact, I didn’t either.

Here is the good news; we are the kind of people that can make things happen and make great things occur.

You’re a big thinker and may not know it yet. You read old books like Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. You’ve told people about it and some may have thought that you are weird.

You may have not got it right 100% in the past but that is okay, you will get a chance to reap the great rewards.

You are destined to be an influencer…You see, you have been preparing for something big and I want to remind you what you have in your head. That is right, all those books and the good stuff you’ve been putting into your mind will take off.

I don’t care what program or opportunity you’re in…I’m sure it’s a good one.

What you need are 2-3 people to bounce ideas off of, a couple of people that truly cheer you on and reveal to YOU who YOU are.

Let’s face it…how much money, real cash are you making in your business right now. Are you a “super executive” or a “Diamond” yet? This process will cause you to go to another level, to massively influence others. When you have people around you that support you even if they aren’t your upline, downline, etc., then you are on to something. Maybe you’ve felt weird about telling people about your program but it doesn’t have to be that way any longer. Your relatives don’t have to understand YOU or your comments from The Magic of Thinking Big, As a Man Thinketh or Think and Grow Rich…

Get around those that think different; that think different like YOU. Soon you will have people listening to you and a business growing. It has little to do with your opportunity or if you are a good person or go to church or this or that.

You have to be out of context… The Good News is there are millions of people just like you and me. We are the people that don’t quite fit…We are just a little different and we do have vision…

“Hey Al, how come people don’t get it?”

“Hey Al, why do I feel different?”

“Hey Al, why am I so weird?”

You see, you have a dream a desire to be great. The people that you have come across have no difference between their reality and their self image. Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Abe Lincoln and Ben Franklin were all considered weird too.

You aren’t really motivated by money… (really). Being a capitalist is great; do it! But you would still be YOU…

It’s okay that most people don’t understand you or don’t see it. It’s supposed to be this way and your mistake has is not understanding these people just see life different. Your friends, neighbors and family are not stupid…they may be ignorant.

They are reading the right books and happy with their $40k a year job and can not see beyond that. That is the way it is; they earn to the degree of their title.

Three kinds of people…

1) Success motivated

2) Failure motivated

3) Mediocrity

Work on YOU and make that YOUR program. Don’t worry, the people will come and you will grow. Be a “can do” person and get around others that think the same way.

“Hey Al, you don’t understand I “use to” do great in this industry”

“Hey Al, people aren’t duplicating”

“Hey Al, I’m just not making enough money and I’ve been in 9 programs”

I can tell you it’s not the program; YOU are the progam. Forget hard work or all construction workers would live in mansions. Perseverance? Are you kidding me?

Until you are willing to do WHATEVER it takes (not about hard work or perseverance) then you will keep getting what you have gotten so far.

YOUR program is who YOU become and being able to press on, move forward and doing whatever it takes.

Become the right person and you will attract people…

Circulate positive energy and you will get people’s attention…

Are you willing to do anything?

Do you really have will power?

And….

If you have doubt, then there’s something missing in your life. There is a reason you are denying yourself BUT you can change that.

Be happy that you’re different…

Connect with me here: http://Join-The-Tribe.com for more information, mind bend, mastermind stuff, insight, wisdom, free stuff and I won’t bite either…

Tell me what YOU think; leave a comment here, come on!

Oh, show me that Tweet and Facebook love and spread the good word (weirdo)

I care about you because if you liked this; then we are kindred spirits. Do something BIG…it’s going to happen!

Stay Strong!

Coach Al Rod

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Marketing and lead generation is the main priority to your success but your state of mind or your inner game is actually more important than any marketing you could do.

You see the right mindset is EVERYTHING because it is what gives you the confidence to “go for it”, it comes out when speaking to your prospects or clients and even is the major reason why you succeed or fail.

For some people, this is overlooked but those that really believe in themselves and have the right thoughts go on to breakthrough barriers and succeed in life and business.

I will be doing a video series on my blog soon about specific techniques you can apply and I can assure you that it will positively impact your outlook on life and business and bring out the best in you.

Now, follow this few things:

1) Stop worrying about the past (last year, last week, yesterday) and begin today, right now and in the moment to move forward with optimism. You have a chance to begin right now and the rest is old news.

2) Work on smiling more and see those around you at work, in the park and at the store and smile at people and say hello. You just might trigger something positive in others and this will develop the correct habits and thinking to feel abundant, happy and fulfilled. This is a simple but effective technique so go ahead and try it.

3) Begin each day with optimism and not with fear. Yes, start out n the morning with the thoughts of achieving, of doing and of accomplishing your goal. Do not fear the day or the challenge and in fact, spend no time in the “worry” space and just take action with this inspired optimism.

4) While you continue working towards developing your stronger mindset, decide to take on something new. It can be a hobby, the decision to get into shape or to finally read that book you’ve been meaning to get to for some time now. These positive changes can do very good for you.

Previously, I show you some easy and simple things to consider. In fact, so simple you may tend to overlook them so please take a moment to re-review this and apply these now, today.

Look for more strategies that will help you get the right mindset and yes, this will help you be a better marketer or earn more money if that’s what you want.

Develop your inner game and you’re on your way!

Reach for success!

Coach Al Rod

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I just got off the telephone with a person that called me after he saw me blog and Facebook fan page and he was frustrated and was asking for advice.

During that conversation, I felt his pain as we have all gone through or are presently going through the pain of succeeding at home. He told me about all the programs and M.LMs he had been in and that he tried this and that. He mentioned a couple of Guru programs and the poor guy was frustrated at his next to zero results.

After a few minutes, I knew his problem and how to fix it…

I told him there are 2 things that matter more to your success then anything else.

A. Marketing

B. Mindset

I advised him that we can always work on finding effective marketing and there are lots of ways to approach this to fit all budget levels. There is effective online and offline stuff.

However, mindset is what was really holding him back. His attitude was not in the best place, he felt people had taken advantage of him and even though he was a nice guy…he had a “victim mentality”.

I told him he had to work on his self esteem, start reading books, listening to audios and that in my opinion, success would be difficult at best of he didn’t focus on this and get it right.

This is a very sad thing…he had a good attitude with me but he didn’t “get it” and is looking for the secret or the magic bullet to riches from home. Guys, it doesn’t work like that.

Is your mindset right?

Are you working on this daily?

Do you have a coach, mentor or friend that is holding you accountable?

Are you really committed to succeed?

MINDSET is the key to better marketing, more sales, great success…

Reach for Success!

Coach Al Rodriguez

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There is so much confusion right now as to how to build a successful home based business. I Totally understand that as I too fell into all the GURU ideas and opted into list after list to find out the HOW of making money from home.

I woke up and take the decision to stop the insanity! I began with unsubscribing to tons of list as those emails were nothing but a distraction for me with a new idea, strategy or secret. I’m not saying to unsubscribe to all lists but the majority need to go.

Begin with the end id mind….have you heard this before? That is right. What’s your goal and what do you want to accomplish? Maybe it’s to make $250 a day or to have X number of people in your MLM or this or that. Let’s start real simple here…. Make sure you have something of value to offer to your prospects, make sure it is FREE and that they also perceive to be of great value and then drive people/traffic to this site.

You can send people to your company replicated MLM site BUT that doesn’t work very well when marketing and driving traffic. The reason is it looks generic, amateur and if they aren’t interested in your business; then they are out of there.

So what is next…? You need to build a marketing funnel that allows people to easily and freely check things out. Maybe you offer a report an audio or some other training to help then with THEIR business.

A good marketing funnel will offer something the prospects will need, present your business and then those interested sign up and those that aren’t can see what offers you have for tools and services to continue to build their business.

The neat thing about that is you monetize your list and it helps pay for you marketing costs and then some while you build your primary business. Your prospects should continue to gain value by the information you send and you build a rapport with that person.

Remember people buy from those they know, like and trust…..

There are several marketing funnels in the marketplace or you can start from scratch. If this is fairly new to you, simply go with one of the services as there is no need to reinvent the wheel.

Here’s an example of one http://www.Join-The-Tribe.com

Decide what your outcome should be and then back into that and finally generate leads to “feed” into the funnel and let them go through the process to discover your future business partners and those that will simply take advantage of something you offer to help them build their business.

Coach Al Rod is a former coach for the Real Estate and Mortgage professions and now dedicates his time working from home to help other entrepreneurs cut through the hype and nonsense to simply make money and build their business on their terms. His blog is http://www.CoachAlRod.com

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