Home Based Business

No Selling Required Home Based Business

How to make money without selling in a Summit Group/Watkins business.

One of the first questions most people ask when first hearing about a Watkins home based business is “Do I have to sell?” Translation: “The only way to make money in a home business is selling, right?” The answer is actually no. The preferred method taught by the Summit Group to build your Watkins home business is not based upon the traditional sales model.

This is a hard concept for a lot of people to swallow. Especially anyone that knows anything about Watkins. Over 140 years ago Watkins pioneered the Direct Selling & Network Marketing industry. But, most people assume because of the World Famous Watkins products and catalogs that the only way to have a significant income is to sell. The side of Watkins that is often overlooked is the power of the Network Marketing. If you enjoy selling, you certainly can, bear in mind however that the EVERY SINGLE ONE of the top earners in Watkins have focused their time and energy on Network Marketing, NOT Direct Selling. As a matter of fact, the leader of the Summit Group makes over $20,000 a month, and has since 1997. It is his method that shows the true power of Network Marketing in Watkins.

My goal is in just the little space I have available here is to show you how Network Marketing can allow you to build a team that generates a monthly bonus income without anyone having to sell retail. I can tell you from personal experience that even when you concentrate only on Network Marketing, some retail sales will still occur. This is because of the quality products that have been offered by Watkins for over a century. When people that have used Watkins products before find out your a “Watkins Man or Woman” they will insist on making purchases! As a consequence your business will end up being a mix of retail and Network Marketing.

Why Isn’t Everyone Doing It?

Simply put, most people don’t understand how network marketing works. People that are introduced to Watkins automatically assume it’s like Avon. Most all of us has known someone who sells Avon products. We see them with their catalogs talking to friends and co-workers, or possibly seen Tupperware, Pampered Chef or some other similar company and figured it’s just the same. You may have actually met someone at a county fair or craft show with a Watkins booth selling products, it is just the most common way most of us have been exposed to the business. Another reason it’s not as noticeable in the mainstream is because of the inherent nature of how Network Marketing works. You typically won’t see a BIG network marketing recruiting booth set up at the county fair. Marketing is usually done below most peoples radar.

The Nuts & Bolts of Network Marketing

If your unfamiliar with Network Marketing, read on for the details in a nutshell. The concept is actually quite simple: A lot of people doing a little can be more productive than just one person doing a lot. Let me explain.

O.K. Remember the Avon and Tupperware Direct Selling example from earlier? Here’s how to relate it to Network Marketing in a way more of us are familiar with.

Imagine there was a company that opened large warehouse stores all around the U.S. And let’s further imagine that for a $45 annual “club fee” these stores would allow you to buy products from their store at a significant discount. The savings from just a few visits would quickly make up the annual “club fee”.

There is actually a company that has done just that. They have opened over 470 warehouses and sold 46 million people a “club fee” membership. These members spend 52 billion dollars in their stores. You know them as Costco, and millions have paid them $45 to join and buy at a discount.

Watkins vs. Costco

Let’s compare. For $39.95 you can start buying Watkins products at a discount of 25% or more. Pretty much same concept so far, pay a “club fee” to join and buy products at a discount.

Have you ever found a really good deal on something and then told your friends about it? Let’s say you tell your friends about Costco, and your friends buy a membership and start buying products at a discount. Will Costco send you a bonus check for 5%-10% of whatever your friends buy? Of course not. But get this; Watkins does! And if your friend tell others about Watkins, they can earn a bonus, and you can too.

Now you see how the concept of Network Marketing works. It works like this: you establish a group of people who join Watkins by paying their $39.95 “club fee”. These people are just like you, they’re not interested in selling products; just like the Costco analogy they join to buy products for their family with the associates discount. Seems simple doesn’t it? And it doesn’t take many  people doing that before your group can be using more Watkins products than the largest retail person in Watkins.

As I mentioned before, there’s a selling & a buying side to the Summit Group/Watkins business opportunity. Should you choose, you can retail products to friends, family, co-workers or customers. The buying side is the Network Marketing. Associates (like yourself) buy products for their own use. In the long run though, there is a LOT more power from the Network Marketing side than the retail side.

The core principal concept of Network Marketing is people helping people learn how to buy award winning natural products at a discount. Repeat after me: “It’s NOT about selling!”

Making Money in Network Marketing

Let’s get all hypothetical shall we. It all starts with you, let’s say you decide to join Watkins so you can save money buying stuff at a discount from Watkins instead of your local grocery or dollar store. And for the sake of this scenario you commit to transferring purchases to your own Watkins store at the tune of $100 a month.

Once you start saving money buying quality natural and organic products for Watkins, what do you do next? Just like in our Costco analogy; you tell others. Now suppose that you find 10 others who decide they want to have their own “buy & word of mouth” business to save & make money. And, like you they commit to “transfer buying” $100 (remember, these are products we’re already buying like: shampoo, deodorant, spices, lotion, vitamins etc.) per month. *FYI, there are no “monthly minimums” in Watkins. We’re using the hypothetical $100 per month as an examply of what a typical average monthly average may be. As always in life, some will do more, and some will do less.

In the scenario at this point, at the end of the month Watkins would calculate how much in products had been purchased from your team of 10, and then send you a bonus check of about $70. All you did to “earn” this was to tell others (word of mouth) and in the process you earned $70 + the discount of your own purchases.

But wait, there’s more. The next logical thing to do now is to help your team of 10 find their “10 team”. Reminder, nobody is looking for salespeople-what they’re actually looking for is “clones”. Clones of themselves, to do what they have done: buy/save, share/earn.

Looking forward; your 10 now have their 10. The group is now 110 strong, earning you not $70 monthly but $700! Wow, we don’t need no stinkin’ sales! Simply a process of people transfer buying products they’re already buying & telling others. Remember when we talked about how we would let folks no what a cool deal Costco was? How much is Costco going to send you monthly for your “word of mouth” efforts? Zilch, zero, nada, nein, NOTHING! Stop working for nothing, you deserve more for your efforts.

So taking it one step further: These 100 people find their “10 team” who want to buy/save, share/earn. Now we’re looking at 1,110 people in your organization. How does $5,000 per month sound? Pretty cool huh? But don’t miss the big picture; this is not a “work for” door-to-door like Avon income. Where each month you have to go out to your “customers” and get more orders. This is different, and the difference is the key. These people are just transferring the dollars they were already spending at their grocery and dollar stores to Watkins. They’re saving money in that process. As a consequence the $5,000 is a monthly income without going out and doing the work all over again.

Obviously your team wont grow exactly as our scenario above; and it doesn’t need to because you can still have a large thriving team. As your team grows, some groups will grow slower than expected and conversely, some faster. But seriously, what could be easier? Buying stuff at a discount (stuff your already buying elsewhere) & telling others how they can do the same.

What’s Your Plan B?

This is the real question you need to consider. What else out there can you do part-time from home, without selling or buying inventory that in a 3-5 year period with consistent and daily focused effort will allow you to be earning a significant RESIDUAL monthly income. Oh yeah, and for the measly sum of $39.95? And should you think this is just some fly-by-night get rich quick scam: consider this. Number 1, 3-5 years is not necessarily quick, and number 2-Watkins has been in business for over 140 years. What about where your working now? What if you get outsourced, or downsized, laid off, fired or the company relocates? What’s your Plan B?

Thanks for your indulgence, I know I was long winded with this one. My sincere wish is for your success in whatever endeavor you decide to choose. If for whatever reason this one does not appeal to you, I encourage you to seriously have a Plan B. I know all too well from personal experience that it’s significantly better to have your plan in place before you need it.

David Blalock
Bronze Trailblazer Consultant #386886
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Distributors Wanted

7 Reasons People Become Product Distributors

According to the DSA (Direct Selling Association), people become direct selling distributors for one of seven reasons. Which one is you?:

1) Discount Buyers: These distributors are searching for product discounts and/or wholesale products.  Obviously price isn’t the “only” consideration. It doesn’t matter what the discount is if nobody wants to buy the product your distributing.

2) Goal Seekers: The person who is a “Goal Seeker”  distributor usually  gets involved with direct selling to make some quick cash for a specific purpose, such as Christmas, pay a bill or vacation. If their goal is short term, so is their life in product distribution.

3) Upwardly Mobile: Distributors who “truly” desire incremental income to improve their quality of life tend to be “Upwardly Mobile.”  As a result of their longer term goals and desires they tend to be long-term product distributors.

4) Social Butterflies: I think we all know the personality that likes to be the “Center of Attention” wherever they go.  These personalities desire social interaction & truly enjoy the “networking” of  “network marketing“. The guy or gal who likes “door-to-door” type sales & the well known method of “party plans”  meet the social interaction desires of these product distributors.

5) Overachievers: Product distributors who crave recognition are often the overachievers. Direct selling product distribution offers plenty of recognition. This recognition comes from conventions, distributor events, as well as through multiple titles. As a distributor grows their business, they will escalate up the organization in title & rank (not to mention income).

6) Product Advocates: The people that get into product distribution “backwards” are usually product advocates. How do you “back into” product distribution? Simply put, these people were introduced to a product that they fell in love with. Because of this deep connection with the product and it’s benefits, they desire to “share” the benefits of said product. These product advocates have such a drive & passion for helping other people that their enthusiasm & charisma carries them into joining the business.

7) Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Career people with a burning desire to succeed are the best classification for these distributors. They have the tendency to see the “whole picture” when it comes to building a residual income business. As a result, they set goals: “Plan their work & work their plan.” Most entrepreneurs weigh the pros and cons of any potential product distribution business, calculate the ROI, become true students of the business model & move forward; working each day to achieve their short & long term goals. Typically, entrepreneurs are very productive; and most were simply waiting for the right “vehicle” in which to drive to their success.

So, which category did you find yourself in? Many of us are probably a blend of two or more of these product distributor categories. Best of luck to each and every one of you who are seeking to enrich the lives of yourself and your family by helping others achieve their goals.

David Blalock
Bronze Consultant #386886
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Don't Let the Sun Set on Me

Show me the way

GPS Navigation for a Home Business

2009 was a tough year for a lot of people. Even those that came through unscathed, it still put a little seed in their head “next time that could be me.” For those of you that have decided to make way of your “Plan B” I have some excellent news for you. Now is a perfect time to start a home business with the Summit Group/Watkins organization. Why is that? you might ask. Simple, for over 140 years Watkins has been offering natural products to enhance the lives of families. These are products that we all use on a daily basis, products ike nutrition, things for cooking, health, personal care and cleaning. They’re great quality at reasonable prices that people use in their home anyway.

What Kind of Home Business is it?

So now your thinking, “I don’t want to sell products!” Neither do I, and that is not what the core principal behind the Summit Group/Watkins home business is. For a complete A-Z explanation of this home business opportunity click here. For the “Cliff’s Notes” version, read on. The concept is really quite simple, it is however one that most of us are not familiar with. Typically when a company decides to market products they choose venues like Super Bowl Ads, Radio, Newspaper etc. Watkins pioneered a different way of marketing starting in 1868. Instead of relying on traditional forms of advertising, they relied on word-of-mouth. Advertising dollars that typically would go to expensive TV commercials or newspapers is instead paid to individuals who spread the word of Watkins personally.

Home Business 101 vs. Sams

To put this concept in terms most of us can understand, consider this. To join a Sams club you pay an annual fee of about $40. For this $40 you are allowed to shop in Sams and buy products at a discount. This discount is typically 5%-10%. Now if you decide to join a Summit Group/Watkins “club” you pay $39.95, about the same as a Sams membership. The discount you receive however is 25%-39% (depending on the size of your business). Now in our Sams scenario, if you tell other people about how great a Sams club membership is and they join and buy products; you don’t event receive a thank you card. If however, you join a Summit Group/Watkins home business, buy products for yourself at 25%-39% discount, then tell others how they can do the same, Watkins will pay you 5%-10% for sales that result from you advertising their products. Contrast that with the Sams analogy. If you get a Sams Club membership, tell others how great you think it is, they get their own membership and start buying Sams products, how much do you think Sams will pay you? Exactly nada.

So where to go from here? The GPS of this program is provided by the Summit Group. Watkins business model has been in place for over 140 years. The past 20 years the Summit Group has successfully become the single largest organization in Watkins. This is because they have perfected a proven business model for building a home business. The tools they have put in place are like having a GPS to building a successful home business. How can I be sure it works? Simply put, your reading this. To learn about how to build your own home business online go here. Follow the steps outlined and you will have all you need to make a decision without any hype, BS or pressure. Either you can see the power of this home business or you can’t. If you can……..don’t delay.

David Blalock
Watkins Independent Associate #386886
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Free samples & catalog upon request.

“Is a Watkins Home Based Business Right For You?” Click Below to find out

Home Based Business Tools

Tools for a Home Based Business

What is the best home based business out there? You might be surprised by my answer! The BEST Home Based Business is one YOU enjoy. I have made my choice, it may not be for you. As a matter of fact very few people will be able to see the opportunity in my home based business, and that’s ok. My recommendation is to look around and find the one that is right for you. Let me tell you a little about why I chose the one I did.

My Home Based Business

The home based business I chose consists of two parts. It’s simple, fun and easy. A word of caution while your looking around. You will be inundated with promises of instant wealth and riches, RUN don’t walk, but RUN the other way.  Any legitimate home based business (any business for that matter) requires work. That is why I suggested finding the opportunity that you enjoy. Because if you don’t enjoy it, you won’t end up sticking with it, if you stick with it you can’t be successful. That’s just a fact. Back to the two parts of my home based business. Believe it or not, the BIGGEST part of what I do is to tell others about the opportunity. How do I do that? Hmmmm…. well your reading this right now, this is one of the ways. A lot of what I do to tell people about my home based business opportunity comes from the tools I have available from the people that introduced me to the business. They are a group of entrepreneurs known as the “Summit Group”. And to see one of the tools available from them you can see here, BTW it was free, & if you decide this business is right for you, it will be available to you also. When you go there you will have the opportunity to learn all about the “Summit Group” and what we do to build a home based business.

Home Based Business Training Website

I would love nothing more than to show you the inside of tsgnet.com, but I can’t. It is an exclusive members only training site full of proprietary training material that is second to none. I can tell you a little of what is available there though: There are tons of articles on how to build your home based business using online techniques (banner ads, websites, domain names, redirects etc). Basic strategies on how to build a successful long term residual income. By residual income I mean money you will be paid for on a continual basis (think singers getting paid for songs today that they recorded years ago) from the work you do now. Here are some of the categories available on the training website:

• News Flash
• Business Tools
• Basics (Team Building)
• Free Website Statistics
• Retailing
• Message Board
• Online Audios
• Supplemental Training
• Bonus Books & Reports
• Events, Contests, & Incentives
• Price Lists
• Shipping Rates
• Newsletter/Archives
• and much, much more………

The website for recruiting online & training website are free from the Summit Group if you join here. Still undecided? That’s ok, for full details about how the business opportunity works (no hype, “just the facts”) go here: DB46.com

David Blalock
Watkins Independent Associate #386886
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Franchise That's Finger Lickin' Good!

Franchise Opportunity

Business Opportunities come in many shapes, size, forms & prices. For those considering starting a business (home business part-time or franchise) Typically the more successful a business model is, the more it cost to start(ie Franchise). While Watkins is the exception (and not a ‘true’ franchise), lets look at a company most of us are familiar with. A prime  example is KFC. The typical investment required is between $1200000-$1800000. There is an initial $25,000 franchise fee, and an ongoing 4% royalty fee. Not bad for a man who started with nothing but a dream and a burning desire to succeed. His first franchisee’ signed up in 1952. 57 years later KFC is a household name.

Why is KFC a successful franchise? Simply stated they have a proven duplicatable method for making money. The process for making the chicken is the same regardless where the KFC is located. Whether your in Texas, the Czech Republic or Vietnam, the chicken you order will have the same taste. What is the key factor in determining a successful business? A history of success and the ability for it to be duplicated.

Which brings me to my home based business: Watkins. How does it compare with KFC? For starters, they have been in business 83 years longer than KFC. Ever heard of the “Money Back Guarantee”? Yep, that was them too. How about direct marketing (think Avon) once again they were the first. Specializing in American made (featuring many natural & organic) products, the have built an American legacy of the perfect duplicatable business opportunity. With a history like that your probably wondering how can the average person afford to start their own business. Surprisingly, to become a Watkins Associate requires only $39.95.

Now there are many different ways to run a Watkins business. The details of which I won’t get into here. I will tell you though that the most successful “group” in Watkins is an organization called “The Summit Group”. For the past 19 years they have mastered a simple 2-step business model anyone can do part-time from home. The information to learn how to become a part of this successful organization is free. It explains in plain english with no hype or BS exactly what you can expect from your Watkins business. For a “Free Business Evaluation Kit” with no obligation, click here.

David Blalock
Watkins Independent Associate #386886
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Original "Watkins Man"

If you’ve been looking for ways to make extra money, you may be wondering “why should I consider Watkins?” Fair question. Ultimately it will be one you have to answer for yourself. I CAN tell you why I chose Watkins.

I was looking for products I could sell direct (like Avon, candles, etc.) When I searched online I came across Watkins products. I had “heard” of Watkins before, but really wasn’t aware of what they offered. When I went to www.watkinsonline.com I was taken aback. They had spices! Silly I know, but I love to cook. I have several friends at work that I swap my favorite recipes with.

So I requested more info. Got the sample pack, tried the spices and thought “This is good!” Further research made Watkins look even better:

• Over 140 years in business
• 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee
• Products made in America
• Natural & Organic products
• Low start-up cost
• Part-time work at home business opportunity
• Support from peers who have succeeded in the business

While it was their world famous vanilla & spices that originally peaked my interest. Realizing I could build my own business online from home part-time in addition to direct selling (if that is something that interest you) that had me “hooked”.

If you would like to know about how you can start your own business click “here” for free information. Or maybe you’d just like to order some of your favorite Watkins products, that’s o.k. too. Just click here:  & use Associate ID #386886

David Blalock
Independent Watkins Associate #386886
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Einstein

In the world today, the prevailing notion about making money online is that you have to be a rocket scientist. The opposite is probably closer to the truth. No, I’m not implying you have to be an idiot, just don’t over-analyze EVERYTHING. But do be cautious, look for solid information presented without pressure.

Truth is, to become good at ANYTHING in life requires only a few things. First of course is the desire. If you lack this critical element you’ll never get to the second part of the equation. Knowledge, a “how to” of the thing your trying to accomplish. Professionals in any field (sports, computing, racing, etc.) all start in the same place. The beginning.

So you’ve decided you want to make some extra money. Maybe you want a little, maybe a lot. The DESIRE is there. Now the sticking point. Where to get knowledge you can trust to accomplish the goal you have set. If your like me, you’ve probably looked at a lot of things. Even tried a few. Nothing ever seemed to be “IT”.

Well, I’ve found “IT”. For me anyway. Might not be right for you. Having the desire, all I lacked was the “How To”. I knew I wanted something honest, legal, ethical, part-time that would lead me to a future of more money (really freedom). Because more money to me means more time. Time with my family. Time to travel. Time for charity work.

Watkins for me is the “Answer”. Once I received the “Free” no obligation booklet “Have The Life You Deserve” I knew i had found “IT”. A WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) way to make money online. It’s a no BS how to DIY way to make honest money online. Did you notice what I haven’t said? It is NOT a “Get Rich Quick” “No Work Required” just send me your money (TRUST ME) type opportunity. It IS however a time tested (Watkins has been in business over 140 years) proven way to make money. A no-brainer turn-key way to wealth. If you have the desire, do what I did-take the next step: Click on Einstein. 

"Click Me"

David

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