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• Comment Link 14 July 2010 posted by Karen

  How would you balance and cope with a full time job, family, and business? I have 2 high school and college age children, and an unsupportive husband. A busy work schedule, and my husband's negative attitude really hinders my progress. I started on a 312 fast track and listening to the mp3 tracks help me try to stay focused.

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• Comment Link 14 July 2010 posted by Joan D. Albert Herbert

  A year ago, I never used email, had no clue about facebook, twitter, or what a url was... I now have 3 email addresses, over 500 facebook friends and with Market Americas help...I designed a very unique website for my self. I could move faster if a "simple" step by step ABC plan was available to new internet/computer "GREEN" newbies like me that took us step by step as to what to do first, second, third, etc... AND How to do it... I am still clueless about widgets and how to post once and put it everywhere and how to find the things you guys find to post on FB etc..
  Thanks for the new growing me...
  50 and still learning
  Joan Albert Herbert
  joan@skincarebyjoan.com

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• Comment Link 14 July 2010 posted by Ashley Hilliard

  HI JR. This year has been tough for my husband and I due to my health problems. I have three surgeries this year - including a hysterectomy. I am 31 years old with no kids so that option is gone for us.July 7, 2010 was my last surgery to have my remaining ovary removes. dealing with the whole financial aspect or surgery and being forced to return to work before I am ready has made me realize how important Market America is. I want to make my business work for me so I only answer to me and nobody else. I want financial freedom. I just need a little guidance. Our sponsor dropped out not long after we started so we are on our own. A one on one meeting with you would be wonderful to help me get moving forward. Thanks JR!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Milan Jevic

  Hi JR,
  I would like to ask you few questions on how you build your business through Facebook and other social media. Also I would ask you: What's the next big thing that you are planing with MA?
  
  I really would like to learn how to create business an customers leads though social media. I feel like I'm missing on something huge
  
  Thank you JR
  All the best
  Milan Jevic

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Heather C Montgomery

  Hi JR,
  
  My question is about being a visionary, how you create your visions and stick with it even when others think you may have lost your mind?
  
  Where do you get your inspiration and how do you balance spiritual, physical, family & work?
  
  All the best,
  
  Heather C Montgomery

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Jackie Gauthier

  Hi Jr~
  
  Do you believe that the most successful Entrepreneurs are born to be or made to be?
  
  *************************
  
  Well, at this time there are a variety of issues on the table in my personal life - each requiring my unwavering attention. So for sure this is slowing me down in some ways, however, it is helping me adjust and grow in other areas.
  
  I feel like I am doing everything that I can be doing at this time with all that is on my plate. Including learning to love and live my life in happiness. I believe my MA time is just around the corner and that this is unfolding as planned for my life.
  
  What I need? I need to find a way to access quicker the type of individual that I am dealing with and meet them where they meet me and or be willing to walk away quicker.
  
  I am looking for those people who have those special people skills and humanitarian qualities. I would like this UnFranchise Business to build quicker and I wonder sometimes if I am doing all that I can. I believe I am - but then somewhere in the back of my mind, I am sure there is more that I can be doing. I never stop thinking about it and trying different ways of moving ahead while using the Basic Five outlined. Overall, I see progress and it will come, I know it will come. And sometimes, I am scared because I know it's coming.
  
  
  Jackie ~

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Ron Hill

  Hello JR,
  
  My questions would be how do you continue to reinvent ways to stay successful? The next would be when sitting at the table with someone who is evaluating the unfranchise business system. what are the questions you ask them that will let you know if they are right to work with? The last would be which of the following steps do you personally take when someone is ready to regsiter their unfranchise business... do you sell a ticket to the event, register a new unfranchise owner, both, or only one or the other? I feel getting others to duplicate what you are doing can be the most difficult and is slowing me down. The answers to these questions would help tremendously. Thanks JR and looking forward to convention!!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by relaxwithswann

  i am passionate about growing my MA business and am constantly working toward being a leader by following in the footsteps of people who i feel are outstanding entrepreneurs, such as JR and Loren Ridinger. listening to audios, attending events, including webinars, have helped me grow in knowledge. i feel applying that knowledge is of utmost importance in order to help my team grow. i am always open to try new ideas to spark interest. thanks for all you and your team do. i'm listening and making every moment count as i balance time with family/God/business/relaxation and personal growth.

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Sandra Yerger

  Dear JR, I truly BELIEVE in this company and the fabulous products and services. It took me three years of study, classes, trial and error to learn where my main focus would be. It is with the Transitions and TLS Shape-Up programs. Now I could use guidance to take my BELIEF to the next level, achieve UFO status, stay focused, and not allow negative influences to divert my attention and positive energy toward my goal of financial independence! Thank you for offering this opportunity to one of us!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Karen Young

  I am so excited about Motives and shape up, and now the non profit aspect. It's huge! I am brand new though and need any pointers I can so I don't oversell.I will be at the gala this August! I am so excited!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by karen Young

  I am excited about attending the gala! I am totally hooked on motives and shapeup. I want to tie in a key non profit agency in my area.Being new to the company I need a great approach to incorporate all together

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Karen Young

  I am pumped about motives,shapeup, and non proft. I need help in tying it together with a huge idea. I have supportive people all around me but have no idea how to lift it

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Kirk Childers

  JR! I am of the belief that when a prospect says "No" to this business opportunity that it really means, "no, for now" I never take people off my names lists. Do you think there is ever a time to STOP approaching old prospects and just move on? OR should I keep them on the list to approach at a later time? Sometimes I feel like I am wasting time or just bothering people. See you in Greensboro!! Kirk

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Ellen

  I would ask how I can do my follow up better??

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Andy Enright

  JR, my question(s) would have to do with your philosophy of who you are as a person. You don't "play the game" and try to remake yourself to fit in- you are simply yourself. You are a visionary and a pioneer, you've attracted so many followers, yet you remain "you". I want to know how you stay true to yourself, maintain your focus and especially how you managed to do so when first starting out. I believe understanding this is crucial to BEING/becoming an entrepreneur and not simply acting like one. Thanks!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Jennifer McAlister

  After growing up watching my parents living pay check to pay check, I have made a vow not to live like that! So, when I saw MA for the first time, I knew I had a way "out." Being only 26 and having lost both parents to cancer within the last 6 years, I feel more than ever, I need to lead and live my parents dreams for them, since they never got to. As an entrepeneur, I continue to struggle with organizing priorities within the business and with family. How do you handle organizing your time to lead & show your team how to lead but also balancing all aspects of life?

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Michele Alfieri Causer

  I would like to speak with you about the challenges of this business in an extremely rural area! Would love to pick your brain!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Kathy Ebb

  Hi JR,
  
  I would love to ask you about your journey from employee mindset to becoming the network marketing success you were with the other company to how you were able to envision your own tremendous company.
  
  It's easy to say "I want to be or I am an entrepreneur" but the dicipline and training it takes is much different then just that...to break away from the 9-5 habits and the "boob-tube."
  
  My husband and I have been distributors for 4 years now and have a solid plan of 'how to work our business 12 hrs a week' but can't seem to find partners who can think outside of their current situation that we can help grow.
  
  We've never missed an event but the biggest thing that's probably stopping us from growing is being able to say that one thing that gets our partners excited to come to these events too. We need to learn how to be better leaders...
  
  We've both grown so much in the last few years (and my husband shrank 100+ lbs with Transitions) but it still doesn't seem to be enough.
  
  Thanks!
  Kathy

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by MERLIE L. KHAN

  This is the best way to really grow your wealth and I really enjoy all our Conventions specially this one in North Carolina, most of my partners they dont want to be bothered to even go to the NMTSS, and this really is hurting me bec. I know that if they wont do this they will not groww their business and so am I. With your expertise what is the best motivation thats good for them to be able to attend esp. the Conventions. Anyway I'm concern about myself woith without them I will do the proven system: NORTH CAROLINA I COME AGAIN!!!!! wE'LL BRING MORE PEOPLE TO OUR BUSINESS WHEN WE BRING THEM ALL TO THIS CONVENTION HAVING MAGIC MOMENTS WITH JR AND THE WHOLE CORPORATE TEAM OF MA. GOD BLESS MARKET AMERICA AND ALL OF US TO HAVE THE POWER AND SUCCESS. TNX TO JR ALL WHO LABORS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE COMPANY. -:)MORE POWER TO YOU JR FROM THE ALMIGHTY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Monika Browne

  JR WHEN I meet you I'd like to talk to you about growing a team simultaneously in different parts of the country. My team and I are very spread out and I'd like to know your thoughts about supporting each other in such a situation.
  
  See you soon in Greensboro!

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Carolyn A. McNeill

  Dear Mr. Jr. Ridinger,
  
  It would an honor for me to meet you in the flesh, and not just see you from the balcony at all the conventions with your better half, Loren.
  I really would like to ask you a few questions if I can get to meet you in person, so I pray that this honor comes to be when I am in Greensboro.
  
  Looking forward to another wonderful and educational convention with you and all of the Entrepeneurs. You have given us Gift of a Life Time, and that is your Heart & Soul with the Greatest Company on the planet, "Market America". I thank you from the bottom of my heart for saving me and by better-half of 41 years from our future Golden Years. Because of you, their is a silver linning.
  
  May God Bless You & Yours,
  
  Best Regards,
  
  Carolyn McNeill
  NutraMetrix Consultant

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• Comment Link 15 July 2010 posted by Joette

  What I'd like to ask JR about being an entrepreneur. What is it that I feel would help me achieve my goals faster or is slowing you down?
  HOW TO CONQUER PROCRASTINATION AND PRE-JUDGEMENT. Thanks

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Bill McMahon

  How long does it take MOST entrepreneur's to become self sufficient? How you can help me? I have the worst time figuring out where to go during the day to meet a suspect that might become a prospect. I have free time - but cannot get past the hello to turn it into "let's get to know each other better"

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Chad Peters

  How did you overcome the obstacle of being young and wet behind the ears when building a business?
  
  I feel that I need to leverage my older and more experienced upline more often even though there is a language barrier because they are Chinese.

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Paul and Lisa Perreault

  Mr. Ridinger,
  How did you not let "life get in the way" of your success?
  
  Follow up and learning to listen more are the things I need help with.
  
  Looking forward to the convention!

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Sue Rahn

  JR...I would like to know how you become so knowledgeable on staying ahead of the trends. How do you know the next steps that may be ahead in the future? If you know what I mean. My main problem with building is leading such an average life going from "Work" to "home" EVERY DAY and gets very boring. Going to trainings is the only other way of meeting new people. I get so fired up listening to my MP3 player listening to you. I think meeting you would be an awesome experience and put a fire under me to know "Everything is possible no matter how average I am.

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Luciana Lintoro

  I would like to ask you how you face all obstacles/negative environment especially best friend & business partners?
  When I am down I listen more to audios, also to make myself move faster I listen more to the audios
  
  thank you JR, can't wait to attend International Convention and Gala Dinner
  
  Lucichandra

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Michele Molinaro

  I have been an entrepreneur for over 20 years but with MA for the last 8 months I am in business for myself not by myself so I dont have a staff I cant tell them what to do! How do you know who are the GO NOWS. I feel like I do Activities hoping they will Produce Results not RPA. Cant wait till convention!

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by John

  How do you create hopeless successes? How do you stay in momentum and create leaders in org.
  
  Thanks

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Aubrey Glaskin-Clay

  JR,
  
  I would like to ask you how do you get others to follow and do what you do. How do you get your team to stick together through the ups and downs so that they will stay with you for the long haul? I think the NPO program will speed up our success and everything through the web portal and its advancements. What's slowing me down nothing I am on my way and going to make it happen!

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Bill Kwik

  Hello Mr. JR Ridinger,
  I imagine that you have vast knowledge and experiences as a successful entrepreneur. I like to ask this to all successful people I want to emulate. Based on everything that you know now, what things would you have done differently, if you could go back and do it all over again?

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Christine Jones

  Creating team work is hard 4 leaders? We just want too keep on going no matter what. So when the people say NO to us....or not right now" What????

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• Comment Link 16 July 2010 posted by Joyce Vermilyer

  JR, I have so much belief in the products, the company and finally myself, I have been working very hard with my business but I feel I am not moving fast enough. I eat, sleep and walk Market America, I love everything about this business, so how can I make it grow faster without being pushy or aggressive? Thank you.

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• Comment Link 17 July 2010 posted by Judy Huntosh

  I am irritated with myself for not making this business "happen" fast enough. I am definitely an entrepreneur and have been successful in whatever I undertake. If I knew what could help me get there faster or what is slowing me down I would be doing it! Finding the right people is obviously a challenge, as well as developing a 'nothing is going to stop me' attitude in all of my business partners! When I saw this business plan I knew that I could make it work....how do I make if work faster?

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• Comment Link 17 July 2010 posted by theresa McDonald

  How did your father & Mother influence your life.
  How do you stay on top of everything with traveling entertaining, Loren, your daughter's your corporate team all entrepreneurs? As a Privately owned Co you continuely reinvest into the Ma business where do you get your ideas? Do you keep your options open & invest in other companies. Will you mentor others allow them to travel with your and your family learning from you. From NY to New Zealand. Will you adopt someone to learn MA? Shadow you?
  As an entrepreneur in Ma I need to get actiated have a coach I can work with and trust not rattle a bunch of words at me that doesn't sink in. Be a test for menory health .Someone that actually follows the business plan teaches and tells you of ALL the requirments. If it's not in the manual if deadlines are set and changed how can you be in the game if your not informed of the game plan.
  How to contact business, influencal people, non profits, every day Joe or Martha, around the world. People are working really hard find out what team to work on and who my team is.
  Looking forward talk with you and hopefully your family.
  Best Regards,
  Theresa Martello McDonald
  Attractions by Theresa

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• Comment Link 17 July 2010 posted by Elizabeth Wegrzyn

  Hey JR! I first of all want to say that I'm really excited about starting this adventure into creating a better life for me and my team. I want to know what has been your biggest challenge in sharing with people what you truly believe in. I have a passion for what I do, I feel very knowledgeable in makeup artistry and sales. I believe that honesty with your clients makes a huge difference on how well you will exceed in your business and your life. I believe that gaining their trust and loyalty is on top of the list. However sometimes I find it difficult to explain to them why I am so passionate about the product itself. I can't imagine my life without being able to create; therefore I took on this business to be able to do what I love until the day I die. Please help me to understand how I can make my career with Motives and Market America stand out from everything else I have done with my career thus far.

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• Comment Link 18 July 2010 posted by Kathy Brock

  How do I effectively work my Market America business in an geographical area of the northwoods? Without a nearby NMTSS I have trouble keeping my team plugged in and therefore get a higher churn rate.

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• Comment Link 18 July 2010 posted by Dr. Shayne

  Aloha Jr! I have an entreprenueral question for you and would absolutely love to spend some time together in Greensboro. I woul consider it to be an honor.
  Question # one: What does does the view look like from up there?
  What is slowing me down?: You see, I want to make sure that I am climbing the correct mountain and also climbing the right mountain side. What you see might be beautiful to me and undesireanle to others who prefer watching a sunset instead of a sunrise....

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• Comment Link 18 July 2010 posted by Alex Decuseara

  JR,
  
  Even being in the same room with you will be inspiring. I want to understand your ideology of business. You are the only person on the planet who is striving to make 1000 millionaires, rather than yourself becoming a billionaire.
  
  I want want to ask you how you move forward in the face of adversity, how you never quit to achieve your dreams. I used to be a quitter, I quit everything I ever started.
  
  I feel privileged and blessed that I discovered Market America at 18 years old, being in the business for 2 months now, the best decision I will ever make.
  If only I could meet the man behind it all, it will make my dreams come true and also the dreams of all the people I'm striving to help.
  
  
  You are truly an inspiration.

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• Comment Link 18 July 2010 posted by Michael Bucci

  Hello JR
  How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization the way you do?
  What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur?
  What motivates you?
  How do you define success?
  What is your favorite aspect of being an entrepreneur?
  What three pieces of advice would you offer to entrepreneurs starting out today?
  What makes you happy?
  What’s the best advice you’ve been given?
  What’s next for you and Market America
  Time is probably the biggest factor for me I run a small business and the hours of the day seem to evaporate and carving out the time for result producing activities is a challenge, but I am making progress I need to stay focused on the prize. Time and Financial Freedom.
  I have become a student of the process we need to master to find, motivate and instill belief in future business partners. In the audios you mention an extensive library of information that you have compiled over the years perhaps you could recommend something.
  Thank You for the Opportunity,
  Michael Bucci

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Eric

  Hi JR,
  
  my question is how did you lead the elder generation when you first started in network marketing; when you were 20s?

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Cheryl P. Baraty

  I have been an entrepeneur for the last 20 years but discovered that the business I own actually owns me. I am having the time of my life working the plan at MA for the last 8 months.
  Everyone tells me I am doing so well but I listen to the stories of the dream team members and feel like I am falling short. I do believe I have the belief and the drive and am working the plan but I seem to be falling short on getting people to come along with me. I know it is a matter of time and continuing to find people. My team has been wonderful with me. I plan to keep going until I reach my goals. I wish I had known about Market America earlier and I am grateful for having it brought into my life.
  Somehow the people I approach simply do not see the vision. I keep working it but wish I knew how to get people to see what I see. I would love to speak with you personally to learn what you did to get your through and still get you through the hard times.

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Julia Flynn

  Good Morning, JR,
  Thanks so much for this terrific opportunity. I would like to know how you achieve consistency. You mentioned in some of your talks that you do daily activities. I feel that my biggest hindrance is that I'm not doing daily activities, simply weekly activities. The second challenge I have is moving forward with several different business partner prospects at one time. I'm always concerned that I'll be overwhelmed.
  Thanks for your input!
  Julia

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by relaxwithswann

  since most of my sales come from presenting motives/skin care parties for MA distributors throughout western new york and canada, i find that i do not get online orders. when the customers order following the parties, they order from the distributor that i helped establish their business. custom orders, of course, are mine, but do not count for this new way that we have to get orders for the cash back program....also, many of my customers and also customers of the salon owners, and other distributors in my organization don't even own computers, or they are 'afraid' to give anyone their credit card info and prefer to pay cash or check and have the product in hand rather than wait for it...so, what to do?? we can't force people to order online. and even though they may utilize our webportals to browse, they just don't 'get it', cash back and all...they would rather pay cash at the regular

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Diana Bascom

  I know you can only help those who really want help. Is there anything I can do that will help motivate them without them feeling like I am pushing them?

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Katherine Francopmano

  tell me what you would like to ask me about being an entrepreneur.
  
  What did you find to be the best action to take for yourself when you felt tired or worn down from not achieving your own personal goals quickly enough. or to your own satisfaction? As a new distributor (4 months) what action woudl you advise me to take when this comes up for me?
  
  
  
  What is it that you feel would help you achieve your goals faster or is slowing you down. - I work full time (sell education to nurses!)and really want to do ma full time. there is never enough time in the day or week.. Prioritizing activities for ma would be helpful. Knowing what activities will get me the most for my time would help me to achieve my goals faster.

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Celia Qian

  Hi, JR,
  
  My question is where you get the energy - OPC3? :)))
  
  I wonder while you were searching to succeed, what made you hang in there? The faith to success, more money you made than having a job, or courage to adventures?
  
  Thank you!
  
  Celia Qian

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• Comment Link 19 July 2010 posted by Nicholas and Babette Sample

  I would ask that my wife have the chance to meet your wife because the MOTIVES have lifted our business to the next level. I would also like to shake your hand and thank you in person.

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• Comment Link 20 July 2010 posted by Dana Phelan

  I want to hear your story from the beginning of your driven & commitment for success to create this business opportunity. Tell me about the beginning of Market America 19 yrs ago. I want to get some of the pill in me the same way you helped create that in your top leaders when they weren't top leaders. I want to hear the words you used to help them find their inner leader. I just want to know where it all began and I it will propel my speed to build. Thanks so much! Dana :-)

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• Comment Link 20 July 2010 posted by Daniel Funk

  How do you balance working with your team in different regions of the nation and building those prospects from those regions. I have grew up in Maine for most of my life, then moved to PA. There are a lot of prospects out there, but the distance is still difficult due to being in the business 3 months now. A lot of my questions revolves around working with those prospects from a distance and getting them to a UBP.

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• Comment Link 20 July 2010 posted by Brenda Sabin

  Hi J.R. - if I met with you my question would be "Have you ever been discouraged in this business? If so, what was it that lifted you up and encouraged you?".
  I have been to every Convention and World conference since I started my business with Market America and I will never miss one! The opportunity to meet and talk with you for just a minute or two would be a dream come true. :) Thanks for all you do for all of us! You are an inspiration and I want to be like you when I grow up... ;)

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• Comment Link 20 July 2010 posted by Justine French

  Unfortunately, I already know the basic fundamentals of what needs to be done to achieve my dreams....however, I keep getting in my own way. I let the naysayers around me speak louder than my own voice. I'd love to know how you handled all those negative spirits out there. Pretty simple...better start taking action and not just wishful thinking.

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• Comment Link 20 July 2010 posted by Cheng-Hsun Tsai(Jack)

  Hi Mr. Ridinger,
  it is a great pleasure to talk to you. As a new distributor, I am just starting to develop my business. I believe Market America will be the biggest economic power in the future, but I will never forget to ask, "Why?" and "How?" Only by answering these questions, from my heart, can make my business keeps growing. I believe that you, Mr. Ridinger, believe the business you built. That is the reason this business can be so successful. As a young entrepreneur, I would like to ask you, "What is your final goal?" Having Market America this successful company, having gathered so many positive people. What is your biggest wishes for the future of the world?

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• Comment Link 21 July 2010 posted by Doug Hannink

  Keep Growing JR,
  
  What techniques/tools do you use to decide when a product area is one to be entered?
  
  For myself I could use pointers on how to transition from the analytical to the not worried if I have it exactly right hence no fear of rejection person who developes their contacts into customers/team members.

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• Comment Link 21 July 2010 posted by Pedick Lai

  How do we keep up the momentum of our business partners, especially the ones which are not commit to attend local events?

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• Comment Link 21 July 2010 posted by Jo Suloff

  What I would ask JR about being an entrepreneur: “How to CONQUER PROCRASTINATION and PRE-JUDGEMENT.”

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• Comment Link 22 July 2010 posted by Theresa Martello McDonald

  Greetings Jr,
  What influenece did your parents have on you growing up to achieve and strive to be an entrepreneur.
  Loren,& your Daughter's are sucessful entrepreneurs as yourself, trend setters , social ambassadors in many medias what do you contribute the most important part of your lives.
  If you lost everything would you still have each other?
  Ma is a privately owner CO do you invest in other Companies?
  My goals is to ask your help, your families help and corp team help to do the abc pattern with my contacts mentor, develop a reidual income without putting the strain on my children and family. If we are one family and work as a team them why would anyone be giving or taking . What is it that I do not know? Let my husband Mike & I travel with you and Loren learn how to approach individuals, corporations , learn how to do the abc's .Teach me what to say to a top excec. Approach the wealthest in the world. Maybe this is wealth of heart or spirit or financial wealth. Help us achieve our dreams and goals. Orginize, follow up,be a part of reasearch for memory care. Help to be on the right side.
  Looking forward to convention and the one on one we will have. Thank you

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• Comment Link 22 July 2010 posted by randy cantin or ranready

  I have listened to ADL04-part1 & 2 at least 100 times.... what I learned and radiant is your confidence, posture and reasoning of what other opportunities today can present this time of money and freedom. I think that helped spawn the 90 day fast track. GREAT AUDIO.
  My questions would be related to what 'qualifying possibilities and using those answers to qualify or disqualify' And how to maximize my time toward qualify. I can probably find these answers in your 10 question of Scottie P. and Kim K. and making the recent purchase of a droid EVO helps incredibly.

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• Comment Link 22 July 2010 posted by Barbara Smith

  I would like to ask you what is the best way to "close" a client, potential partner, etc. It seems that is what is impeding me with my goal of becoming a director. I understand "you can't say the right thing to the wrong person or the wrong thing to the right person", however, I find it difficult to close most of my prospects. Thanks for your response.

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• Comment Link 23 July 2010 posted by Patricia Wang

  Dear J.R.
  
  How to change my husband's mind to support my business.
  
  
  Thank you.
  
  Patricia Wang

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• Comment Link 23 July 2010 posted by Stacey Balsley

  Are successful entrepenuers quick thinkers and talkers? Social media's great b/c I can use the backspace but there are still a lot of one on one conversations that happen.
  
  
  Lots of messages are repeated through PatLive, Blogs, Newsline. I understand the impact of repetition and would like to make it more effective. Time is not mine (yet) and I have to pick and choose results producing activities. Is there some way to let us know what the PatLive message is about (I get them via email and a subject line would be great).

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• Comment Link 23 July 2010 posted by Susan Willis

  What a pleasure it would be to meet you at Greensboro. Thank you for all that you do for all of us.

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• Comment Link 24 July 2010 posted by Allen Block

  Comments ? Well JR, let me start by saying that I , like so many, think the world of you Loren and the corporate team ! I have met Loren in the concourse many times. It is definitely , and has been a great desire of mine to meet you as well.....and it may be some more jet fuel to get my engines really firing on all 5 cylinders ! brings me to my question: I guess it is obvious, maybe even a dumb question....I don't care but can you help me figure out what I need to do to really get my distributorship going ? I mean I would love some custom direction because , no matter what I am on a journey to he top and will never stop until I get past myself and make it there. Also, advice on how to leverage my "upline" or to be that person I want in my org but still get some guuidance so I know I'm not needlessly repeating mistakes. More details at the meet and greet. Thx...Al Block... ps I been real good....ok I been pretty good....ok...i haven't been real good, but....lol

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• Comment Link 25 July 2010 posted by Tina Lin

  Hi, JR,
  
  I want to know how you can be so charismatic and attract so many followers? Everyone has 24 hours and not more, and why can you have so much while so many others are in their pathetic existence?
  
  I think what will help me achieve my goal is more discipline to stick with my action plan. What is slowing me down is small success will make me too happy to get back to work :)
  
  I will love to meet you JR, and inspired by you :) Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
  
  Tina Lin

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• Comment Link 26 July 2010 posted by Kristina D. Jackson

  Hello Jr;
  It is a pleasure to connect with you. In fact, it is a humbling moment.
  I am a new distributor of 5 months with NutraMetrix certification under my belt. I am anxiously awaiting the time at international convention to acquire even more passion, belief and knowledge. My goal is to earn a six figure income in 18 months (August 2011). To do this,I need not one but four leaders in each leg. To achieve this goal, I would like your help in helping me to identify the characteristics (besides ready,willing and able) of the go now leader. What I would like to ask you, JR, is What is it like for you to be an entrepreneur?
  What is it that you feel would help you achieve your own goals? What are your goals? And, what are the obstacles in your life that are slowing you down?
  
  Winning the opportunity to meet and greet with you would be the best birthday gift! I turn 56 on Thursday, July 29, 2010. I thank God for Market America. It is a wonderful new and exciting chapter in the book of my life!
  
  God Bless you, Loren and Amber! God Bless Market America!
  
  Until convention I'll be listening to the entire team on my audios!
  Kristina (Kris) D. Jackson

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• Comment Link 26 July 2010 posted by Vincent Petaccio

  The opportunity that has been set before the MA team has truly opened doors. Each person is available for us to offer a chance at success! What is your strongest attribute?

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• Comment Link 26 July 2010 posted by Lynn Stroud

  So do think its a good idea to for me to sell my half of the business (Fit Physique - Personal Training Studio) and focus on building my Market America business? I am 53, don't really want to be a personal trainer in my 60's. And I really see the limitations of Time vs. Time leveraging in regards to how much money I can make. I have been a distributor for a year I am an executive director and I have put most all the money I have made from teaching TLS classes and selling products back into travel and training. (plus buying my own products :o)
  
  Thank You so much for creating this company and for your amazing vision. Sincerely, Lynn Stroud Boise, Idaho

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• Comment Link 26 July 2010 posted by Charles Eide

  JR, This blog is incredible. What a gift to get inside your brilliant mind and see the power behind a true American Entrepreneur.

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• Comment Link 26 July 2010 posted by Kim Caccamise

  When did you know you were an entrprenuer. What are the top tools in your toolbox that you use to remind yourself when you are challenged?

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Connie

  Dear JR: My dad had the entrepreneural spirit but never acted on his ideas and someone else would market his ideas first! I would like to know how you keep focused and undaunted when trying to bring so many simultaneous visions to reality. I worked in a corporate environment for so long and always had my team to bounce ideas off.

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Carol H

  We are on the top of the internet marketing business. Are we going to partner up with some online business in the field of medical insurance or medical care? I have seen you from far but I'd like to meet you in a closer distance. To learn from the best.

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Carol H

  We are on the top of the internet marketing business. Are we going to partner up with some online business in the field of medical insurance or medical care? I have seen you from far but I'd like to meet you in a closer distance. To learn from the best.

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Dr. Stephanie Tucker

  Regarding being an entrepreneur: how do you decide which ideas to follow first? how do you prioritize?
  
  What would help me achieve my goals faster: Getting out of my own way and not caring what others think.

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Pam Bowen

  Hi JR I have been lucky to recieve audio tapes from the late 90's to early 2000. That is what I listen to in my car every day. (you and I spend a lot of time in traffic together :) )I have been able to learn alot about this company. The one thing my Husband and I are lacking is the skills or knowlege on how to approach the people we don't know. That is what I would ask you for help with. It is the only subject that does not seem to get much mention.

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• Comment Link 27 July 2010 posted by Charlotte Israel

  I need to the answer to only one question- what time is your prayer time? I fully believe that only the GOD of your Fathers could have given you the insight and wisdom to place this plan in your mind and His favor to create a team that would be as loyal to you and have the creative ability to put together the product lines that we offer!
  
  Please inform me so that I can set my clock to wake up at that time and tap in to that flow! This week's Torah Portion says that He gives us the power to create wealth to establish the covenant (Deu 8:18). You have truly been used to fulfill this plan in the thousands of families that have been impacted by your willingness to freely share what you have been given.
  
  So....what time do I need to wake up?

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• Comment Link 28 July 2010 posted by theresa McDonald

  Dear Jr,
  
  How did your parents influence you in your business.
  What are some road blocks.
  What would help is to have you as a mentor shadow you around learn how to talk and approach others in a restaurant etc
  Study with you and Loren.
  looking forward to meeting you.
  Theresa McDonald

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• Comment Link 28 July 2010 posted by theresa McDonald

  Dear Jr,
  
  How did your parents influence you in your business.
  What are some road blocks.
  What would help is to have you as a mentor shadow you around learn how to talk and approach others in a restaurant etc
  Study with you and Loren.
  looking forward to meeting you.
  Theresa McDonald

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• Comment Link 28 July 2010 posted by Ulu Sekona

  Hi JR,
  
  My wife and I sold everything and are building Market America full time. We just spent our last two thousand dollars to go to Greensboro, are now on credit cards and life's never been better. I really don't have anything to ask you that's not already been explained on the audios and business materials and tools (By the way thank you for making it easier and easier to build MA). Except how do you become a leader with no example in your local area which is not fully developed.I guess thats covered in the audios too, but I would like a personal analysis. God bless!

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• Comment Link 28 July 2010 posted by Carrie

  I agree with your idea for an action plan/steps to take for those of us who are new to social networking.
  I also am a bit confused by it all but just doing a bit at a time --now if only people would stop updating their Facebook every time they brush their teeth--geez Louise

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• Comment Link 29 July 2010 posted by Arlene Smith

  What would be the very best habits to insure my success, and how really how do you stop the chatter of who do you think you are to do something like this and attain income through really helping others. I get going and then I freeze please unfreeze me. How do you unfreeze and push forward everyday when you are getting knocked down...how do you aquire that attitude...

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• Comment Link 03 August 2010 posted by Nicki Mace

  We see Market America as our vehicle to time and financial freedom. We are working the ABC pattern and it is paying off! Thank you for the greatest business we have ever been involved in and we have tried a few! Thanks for the vision that you and your corporate team have!
  Larry & Nicki Mace

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• Comment Link 20 February 2011 posted by LesleyMORROW35

  Various people all over the world get the loans in various creditors, because that is simple.

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