AIMC Marketing Tip - What You Can Learn About Social Media from a Teenager

You have to face facts, social media has evolved over the years from the infancy of MySpace to the popularity of TikTok. Every year there is a new hot platform that takes control and the first people to be on board were born after 2005! Some of the biggest influencers today are not even old enough to drive a car.

If you want to adapt and know what social media channels are best to reach your customers, ask your favorite teenager! They are gurus of what is hot and some are making more money than you as influencers on social media. What is hot? #tiktok #snapchat #instagram What is not? #facebook #Twitter

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Why Does Network Marketing Get Such A Bad Rap? The Great Resignation Version.

Why does network marketing get such a bad rap?

Here is the definition of network marketing from wikipedia.org

Multi-level marketing (MLM), also called pyramid selling,network marketing, and referral marketing, is a controversial, pyramid-shaped marketing strategy where profit is theoretically derived from two revenue streams: from direct sales to customers and from commission based on the sales of recruited team members, also known as down line distributors. MLM salespeople are expected to sell products directly to consumers by means of relationship referrals and word of mouth marketing. They are also incentivized to recruit others to join the company as distributors.

Hmm.... if you were an aspiring entrepreneur and saw this definition, wouldn't you run as far away as possible from this business idea?

Unfortunately that is the perception today with network marketing, internet marketing or whatever you want to call it.

But is it really that bad?   Let's evaluate our options.

Everyone is looking for something today especially with the great resignation.   Let's be serious, it is the world we are in.

So here are our options.

Corporate America is not trusted and there is no loyalty anymore.  Would you be loyal to company giving you a 2% percent raise every year just for busting your butt every day while the executives get all the bonuses?   Probably not.  There is not a corporation in America that shares every profit with every employee today.   If there was one, let me know.  For this reason, everyone is dreaming of that side business to take them away from the rigors of Corporate America.

Starting a Franchise is expensive... very expensive, with little return.  An average McDonalds franchise caps you at $100k earnings per store per year, even after a $1.5 million dollar investment for one franchise store.  And that is on top of the fees and royalties you would have to pay.  Sounds like a great deal, huh?   Not.

How about starting your own business?   Maybe a consulting business, a restaurant, a salon, or a gym?   Like Franchises, you would have to invest a significant amount of money and build a supporting network or organization such as accountants, lawyers, operation manager, marketing, technology, distribution, and maybe a coach to help you put it all together.  And like franchises, for little return.   You want a life?  Forget about it!

How about getting another job?   Didn't you always want to be a bartender at the local bar after a long day at the Corporate office?   Hmm..  let's waste more time for money and little return except dragging out of bed the next morning.  Rock on!

What is left?

You got it.... Network Marketing.

What really is network marketing?
This is my own definition.

Network Marketing a method for marketing a product or service with your network of like-minded professionals.  Network Marketing encourages a team concept where all participating professionals work toward a common goal of financial independence and life satisfaction.

There are thousands of network marketing companies out there.  But which one is best for you.

The first question is what is your passion?   It is health & wellness? technology? energy? travel?

Once you have found your passion, do a simple google search using "network marketing <your passion>" and see what companies appear.

The next task is go to the Better Business Bureau to see how ethical they are.   Do not do a google search about the company, since you may come across disgruntled people that had a bad experience probably since they didn't work the business and thought the business did not work.

After that, search the company on You Tube to get a feel what the company is all about.

At this point, find a contact and then set up a meeting to learn more about the network marketing business with a network marketing professional.   The approach to the business is key to success.

You will find the investment is minimal for the potential that you can achieve with a little hard work.   At the same time, you will be learning on how to run a business, how to interact with people and make a sale and be making money doing it.

A positive mindset and thick skin is important.   You will run into the negative people that have all the answers and call your business a scam.    If the business was scam, it would not in business, right?   Gee, how about companies like Wells Fargo, any insurance company, any company that pushes products that people don't need while executives get all the bonuses?   Now that is a SCAM!

The fear of someone else being successful is one of the reasons why network marketing gets such a bad rap?  Your typical Corporate Joe with his 2% raise is the one telling you your business is a scam.  Obviously, the ones that succeed are the ones that blocks out the negative and focuses on the positive and surrounds themselves with the right people.

So what is your next step?
Evaluate your dreams, your goals, and your future.   Determine your why?  And then how you get there, do your homework,  then get started.   Life is too short to wait!

Living Your Life To The Fullest - Inspiration

AIMC Entrepreneur Tip - #Inspiration - Living Your Life To The Fullest - I recently attended the MA World Conference 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the theme of the event was "Living Your Life To The Fullest". You know there may be no tomorrow. You have to enjoy today and do the things you want to do, work your passion, help others and be successful. Life is too short to work at a crappy job, watch the negative news and hang out with the wrong people. Start today and be successful! Check out this amazing book called the Last Laugh by Dennis Franks and Vince Papale - https://bit.ly/3IyiIZO. Dennis lived his life to the fullest and demonstrated how helping others is the path to a great life. You want to explore some options to change your life and start today. This is our business - https://bit.ly/3IzwYkZ - w/ MA. It is the complete package!

The Benefits of Staying Positive - A Mindset Tip

 Are you a glass-half-empty kind of person? When someone pays you a compliment, you got everything on your list done for the day early, or finally accomplished something you’ve really been working hard for...do you focus on what’s next instead of taking a moment to appreciate what went well?

If something just awful -- or even simply irritating -- happens, do you blame yourself? Do you extend it past the single event and onto the rest of your life? Perhaps a co-worker didn’t accept your invitation to go for a walk over lunch; or worse, she went out for lunch with another co-worker instead. Do you immediately think it must be because you’re not likable at all and nobody likes you?

If something goes wrong in the morning…perhaps you got a flat tire or spilled coffee on your work outfit and had to run home to change. Do you immediately start thinking you’ll get reprimanded by your boss (or worse, fired)? Do you automatically assume that the day is shot and you might as well pack it up and go back to bed?

Do you see everything in black and white or as good and bad -- with no middle ground? Do you think you must be absolutely perfect, otherwise you’re just complete rubbish?

If any of that sounds remotely familiar, then there’s a high probability you swing toward pessimism -- the polar opposite of optimism, which is commonly defined as the tendency to think that good things will happen in the future. Being an optimist means you’re cheerful, grateful and purpose-filled, and you tend to:

• Look on the bright side (instead of dwelling on the negatives)
• Highlight the victories (instead of being stymied by what went wrong)
• Seek solutions to challenges (instead of constantly finger-pointing at problems)

The benefits of optimism -- and staying positive -- are countless and include lower stress levels, improved coping skills, higher energy levels, increased resilience, increased creativity, improved well-being, reduced pain, decreased depression, reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, increased health span and better quality of life to name a few.

As a seasoned veteran of life, chances are you need to put a little work into transforming your pessimistic thoughts into optimism. Here’s some helpful tips:

• Start your day off right with a mantra, quote or song that gets your mind right.
• Focus on applying optimism to one area of life at a time.
• Quit taking life -- and yourself -- so seriously.
• Exercise regularly; it’s a natural tonic for your mind and a gateway to the benefits of positive thinking.
• Look at your circle of friends. Are you surrounding yourself with complainers or encouragers?
• Practice gratitude. You can’t help but embrace an abundance mindset when you count your blessings on the regular.
• It may “natural” for you to point out what’s not going right but make it a mindful practice to highlight the positive in every situation -- even if it may seem trivial.

“Always look on the bright side of life!” 

Talent Alone Does Not Dictate Success, You Gotta Have The Right Mindset ...

Did anyone this past weekend watch some of the NFL Playoffs?

After watching some football this weekend, it was evident the athletes that had the right mindset, not necessarily the talent were the ones that experienced the most success. Think of Aaron Rodgers who is very talented but can never win the big one. How about Tom Brady or Jimmy Garoppolo who are probably not the most talented but heck they know how to win! In my video below, I compared some of the most popular athletes and how even the most talented athletes didn't achieve the most ultimate goal of winning a championship. Likewise, in the professional world, some of the most talented professionals didn't achieve the most ultimate goal of being at the highest level at their company. It may be because they did not have the positive mindset to get there.

Check out our video on why you don't necessarily need to be the most talented but you need to have the best mindset to succeed. If you have the right mindset, you do whatever it takes to achieve your goals. Check out our blog - http://www.desocialconnector.com Please like/share/comment on our video on YouTube -

But Why Do I Need a Website? I Have a Facebook Page!

When running a business, it is essential to have your own website since that is where the action is, you own and control the content, and it shows the integrity of your business. Social Media is also essential and one of the many channels to drive traffic to where the action is, your website.

Here are some blog articles about websites: Why It Is Not Good to Go Cheap on Your Website? https://bit.ly/3qCld6L Your Website is Your Customers Impression of Your Business - Are We Impressed? - https://bit.ly/3fzcAU7 Three SEO Tips To Help Boost Your Website https://bit.ly/3KnnURu Need a new website? Go to http://www.aimcbizsolutions.com to get started!

What are the Top Seven Foods to Help The Anti-Aging Process?

Everyone wants to look younger but how many actually do something about it, whether it is changing their lifestyle to incorporate fitness, taking effective supplements, eating the right foods and educating themselves about nutrition.   For our blog we wanted to talk about some superfoods that help you lose the aging process and be youthful. 

If you're over 40 and want to defy each passing year while promoting more youthful hair, nails and skin, the below 7 foods will help you stock up on some of the most powerful anti-aging nutrients around.

1.  Olive Oil - Not only do the monounsaturated fats contained in olive oil support healthy arteries and a healthy heart, but olive oil also contains polyphenols, a potent anti-oxidant that may help prevent a number of age-related diseases.  We recommend organic extra virgin olive oil for the most anti-aging bang for your buck.

2.  Red Wine - That's right, a glass of wine daily may indeed have a positive effect on your health due to its resveratrol content, a unique anti-oxidant that can help fight against diabetes, heart disease, and age-related memory loss.

3.  Beans - The unique proteins in beans thicken and strengthen your hair cells, so you can enjoy a full head of hair as you lengthen your years. :)

4.  Brazil Nuts - Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, a mineral which aids in the production of the anti-oxidant glutathione to help slow down the skin aging process.  Just 2 nuts a day will provide you with enough selenium to reap its anti-aging benefits.

5.  Tomatoes - Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which has been shown to support heart health and healthy cholesterol levels as you age.  Lycopene also acts as a natural sun block to keep skin youthful and protected from harmful UV rays.

6.  Raspberries & Blueberries - These two berries contain important anti-oxidants to help offset inflammation and oxidative stress that contribute to skin aging and wrinkles.  Just one serving of either or these berries contains more anti-oxidants than 10 servings of most other fruits and vegetables!

7.  Organic Eggs - Despite the bad rap eggs get because of their cholesterol content, which is based on completely erroneous science, eggs are rich in biotin and iron which help to promote healthy, youthful skin and hair.