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Why can we see? Why can we hear? Why can we speak? Why can we stand, walk, jump, and sit?

In other words, how do we live in this world?

Thanks to science and technology, we know now.

We can see because we have a pair of eyes. We can hear because we have a pair of ears. We can speak because we have a mouth and vocal chords. We can stand and perform locomotive functions because we have our body.

We are able live in this world because we have a complete human structure.

Although we might not notice it, but the structure of our human body gives us life, apart from the external elements (such as air, food, water, and others) that we need to take everyday. Without a complete body structure, we cannot live normally in this world.

Structures are not just important and beneficial to the human body. In fact, the office building that you are occupying, the house where you and your family lives, the vehicle that you drive from your home to work, the shopping mall where you purchase your basic and other personal needs, and other things in the environment have a basic structure to complete not just their physical appearance but also their purpose as well.

Is there a house without doors and roofs? Is there a vehicle without engine and wheels?

Structure is an integral part of their being—without it, their being and purpose is not complete.

If you think that the structure is just for physical attributes alone, then you need to think again.

As a matter of fact, abstract things also need structure in order to survive.

And Internet marketing does need a specific structure.

In what way?

Internet marketing is distinguished from other types of business venture (such as the brick and mortar marketing) through its structures. Internet marketing structure is composed of several elements such as long and short term marketing strategies, direct and indirect branding market, traffic analysis, sales volume evaluation, and other relevant elements. There is a need for every Internet marketer, whether a neophyte or an experienced one, to master the structure of Internet marketing to get the right approach and be successful in their respective careers.

One of the secrets in obtaining effective marketing approaches is to learn and understand the basic structure of Internet marketing. For instance, you need to realize that there is a huge distinction between short term and long term marketing strategies in which the former is a ‘temporary approach” and the latter is a “permanent approach”.

Probably you will ask, “Is there a better Internet marketing structure?” Although the structure is considered to be as the “basic outline”, there are instances wherein due to changing market conditions and other external factors, there is a need to change some parts of the structure—either to remove or add several elements.

The present structure of Internet marketing is now one of the better if not the best structures among all existing investments. There are additional elements that are now considered to be the “ultimate lifeline” of the online business industry.

• THE FOUNDER- you are one of the important elements of an Internet marketing structure. The business will not be successful if you will not stand up and lead your business to the right path. Remember that the Internet has its own ‘dungeons”—and it is where you need to shine and break the darkness to become successful on your Internet marketing career. • THE PRODUCT- if you do not have a product to sell, do you think you will be able to grab a slice of the Internet marketing revenue pie? Furthermore, it is not just selling a certain product to online shoppers. It is more of selling a unique product that will give you higher sales as you go along your Internet marketing business. This includes effective promotion of products on the Internet and various web-based marketing packages. • THE DATABASE- it is the list of individuals who gives you permission to contact them through emails and newsletters. It is important to the existence of your online business since you need to build a loyal clientele base that will not just make purchase but will also make repeated purchase of your products. • THE AFFILIATES- no man is an island. You also need affiliates that will help you promote and market your products. They are not just helping you to earn but also helping them to earn for themselves.

Thanks to the clever minds of Internet marketing pioneers and professionals, we have a better Internet marketing structure to lean on.

Wouldn’t it be amazing to be healthy? Being healthy is the general condition of a person’s mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain. I’m becoming more and more interested in this topic because over 70% of Americans are overweight. I’ve read and studied for several months now and the disappointing thing is more of it is a direct result of bad habits. Now, I’m not here to pick on anyone or call you out because I’m guilty too… but we should all want to do better. Our lifestyles have to change and be more conducive to healthier habits including but not limited to proper intake and exercise.

I fell into that pitiful routine a few years ago, leave for the office at 7:30 work all day, back home anywhere between 5:30 and 7:00…dinner, TV and bed. Now that’s how I put on those extra pounds…sound familiar?

Recently I found out about a 90 day weight loss challenge and I’m committed to losing those extra pounds and I’d love for you to join me. It’s a great program and I think you will see the value in it too. I’m looking for all the accountability partners I can find <smile> come join me on the 90 day weight loss challenge and let’s get healthy and wealthy together. http://workwithtoddgragg.com

Being a good leader requires many attributes. One of the most important attributes is the posture a leader takes. I think of posture as both verbal and non-verbal, it’s what   you  say but it’s also how you say it and the physical presentation of your body. Does your body show the conviction of your voice? Does your body believe the words coming from your mouth? Does your body’s posture change when objections are made regarding the words you hear from the prospect?

One of the most important things any good leader can do is practice and make sure there is a congruency of the words they speak and the posture made by their body. If there is Incongruency your prospect wins.

In the audio below Caryn Elizabeth and I discuss how to maintain your posture when objections from prospects come your way.

Listen closely…

I recently had the privilege of personally connecting with internet-marketing leader Cedrick Harris. This all came about after a live Deagan Smith event I attended in Linthicum Heights, Maryland December 10.  I attended the event to connect with Deagan Smith and to learn up close and personal some of the marketing strategies and techniques that have made him successful.

Fringe Benefits Of Attending Live Events

You hear all the time that attending live events in your industry can catapult your business to new heights and even give you access to other marketers that otherwise you would not meet. This is exactly what happened to me. I met Deagan Smith founder Maximum-Leverage, Brian Fanale co-founder My Lead System PRO and Cedrick Harris founder IMToolSuite.

After the conference I had the opportunity to sit down with Cedrick and share my goals for my business. I shared with Cedrick my online business model, which includes blogging, article marketing, some affiliate marketing and one primary network-marketing product.

What Cedrick Harris Shared

After giving me the opportunity to share I was curious to hear from Cedrick how he runs his million dollar online empire and exactly what that looks like.

Like most top online marketers Cedrick has products and does his share of consulting and public speaking but make no mistake Cedrick is an active network marketer who loves the direct selling industry.

My Big Take Away

Cedrick talked about the fact that there are nearly 5000 direct sells/network marketing companies and he’s partnered with Visalus, which is ranked number one. Visalus promotes a 90 day weight loss challenge and currently has over 80,000 people per month joining the challenge.  Visalus pays it’s distributors for getting others to join the 90 day weight loss challenge and also has a program where new distributors can win a new black BMW.  At the time of this article 10 BMW’s are awarded daily by Visalus.

I’ve partnered with Cedrick and his Team Take Over Visalus group. Cedrick personally conducted a challenge party for me in Tampa.

Larry Beacham – The Stonecold Millionaire Also Joins Us

When Cedrick and I were coordinating the details of the Challenge Party I had no idea he would bring online marketing all-star Larry Beacham to the party. We had an awesome party and I have gotten off to a fast start all because of Cedrick Harris.

I want to publicly thank Cedrick for helping me. I’d also like to encourage you to connect with me if you do not have a mentor. What I’ve learned is you need to be connected to people that know what they are doing and willing to help you.

Daegan Smith’s live event was life changing! For me it was the first event I’ve attended of this type and I was really impressed by what can happen. Daegan is one of the best teachers you’ll find anywhere. He’s been around  long enough that he knows the industry well enough to project trends based on his years of experience. As smart as Daegan is he is equally as nice and that’s rare.

Daegan Smith Founder of Maximum-Leverage

Brian Fanale Co-Founder My Lead System PRO

The failure or success of a business often relies on the most fundamental operations-the ones that often get overlooked as a tipping point process in the daily business cycle. Fortunately, one of the leading business sites, AllBusiness.com, offers advice and solutions that help businesses succeed. These 10 easy-to-follow steps will help your home-based business become a success.

1. Plan ahead. Take the time to make plans for every eventuality that may arise. From natural disasters to unexpected financial problems, you will need a plan that you can readily access to get you through a difficult time.

2. Put money aside. Don’t begin your business with delusions of overnight success. You’ll need funds to tide you over while your business grows. Put some money aside to tide you over until you do start earning revenue.

3. Organize your time. Being a responsible business owner means managing your time wisely. Initially you will need to spend extra time making your vision a reality.

4. Organize your space. You can’t run a business effectively if you are wasting time looking for an important receipt under reams of loose paper. Take time to organize your home office and make sure you can function efficiently.

5. Stay focused. Family responsibilities, chores, TV and the warmth of your own bed can all distract you from the task at hand. Remove as many distractions as you can from your home office and stay focused.

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7. Advertise. You can’t afford to wait for your customers to come to you-you need to go out and get them. Advertising is an investment, and spending money now to market your business effectively can pay big dividends.

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9. Cover your assets. Don’t wait for a natural disaster to destroy your entire inventory-now is the time to purchase the insurance you need.

10. Don’t get discouraged. Success does not come overnight. It will require dedication, hard work and a lot of extra effort to make it a reality. This is your dream; do all you can to keep it alive.