Jennifer and I have both learned similar lessons in life, and both had to deal with personal setbacks that could’ve prevented us from realizing our dreams, but we never gave up, and now we’re enjoying everything life has to offer…By the way, here are some of our personal pictures

I don’t know about you, but I believe there’s no better way to get to know someone than to see them with the people they love, doing the things they enjoy.

And I think a big part of someone getting to know you is to find out more about where you live, what you do, and what’s important to you.

Time is our most precious commodity.  It’s the one thing we can’t get back once it’s gone.  Sometimes, just sometimes, we all need that reminder.  To Jennifer and me, nothing is more important than spending quality time with our family and friends.

In my last year in high school, I decided that I wanted to become an electronics technician.  When I applied to my school of choice, I got turned down the first time around.  But I was just too stubborn to give up on my dream.  I was determined to get accepted to this school, which had very high requirements, and I did!

However, after spending 6 weeks at the school and barely getting through batteries, I got to thinking that this is just too slow.  So I went to the Navy Recruiter in Cocoa, FL to see what they could offer in the electronics field.   Took the test, did well and was guaranteed electronics.

After basic training in Great Lakes, I went to Sonar Technician school in Key West, FL and they covered batteries in 2 days!!!

Well anyhow, fast forward 21 years and a successful career in the Navy, starting my own business in real estate, was a huge risk at that time since I had no real working capital but I had read all the No Money Down books and had a sincere burning desire to succeed, and a positive mental attitude.

I moved forward, enjoyed some success …I was on top of the world, I was happy and successful, or so I thought…Then the real estate crash and tax reform of 1986.  I tried to ride the ups and downs of cash-flow challenges, long hours – it was a roller-coaster ride.  By 1990 I was stressed out, burnt out, broke and in the middle of a divorce

I began looking for ways to supplement my income.  Network Marketing was my answer.      I responded to a little ad in the paper and the next thing I knew attending an opportunity meeting in Jacksonville, FL in Frank and Sue Peterson’s living room.  That’s when I got hooked up with my first of many companies to follow, called Uni-Max. 

To be perfectly honest, I spent the first couple years running between mad and frustrated.  Like most, I failed many times, but managed to finally make a few bucks along the way, mainly because I was just too stubborn to quit.

Don’t get me wrong, MLM is a great industry within the free enterprise system, but I also have learned that in order to succeed, you’ve gotta first learn how to effectively market yourself. 

I didn’t learn these skills when I was first introduced and that is probably why I failed in more than a few programs over the 10 years prior to the company I am with now.

Hobbies and Interest

Well, I don’t know if you would call it a hobby or not but I really love to teach our business and help people go from where we were 15 years ago to where we are today.

We both love traveling too, especially with the folks in our company.  This includes cruises and training events all over North America, and on a several occasions in Hawaii and the British Virgin Islands….and what is really neat, is the company paid for everything

Traveling is one of the many “perks” of owning an International home-based business, and having both the financial freedom and the time freedom to just get up and go when we want feels great.

Every Day is a New Adventure

It’s been such a blessing to have the financial resources to put Jennifer through her undergraduate programs without her having to work.  I get to work as little or as much as     I want.  Some weeks I work as little as 3 hours a day.  Other weeks, such as when I’m introducing tweaks to our business model, I’ll work 8—14 hours a day.  But I love it and I  set my own schedule.  If a buddy of mine calls up and want to go play golf, I’m free to go.

As I mentioned before, I’m focused on building a passive stream of income and helping others do the same.  My basic financial strategy is to move my earned income over to the passive investment type of income category.

By the way, if you haven’t read it, I highly suggest you pick up and read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki.  Great read.

It’ll show you the importance of using your assets to increase your net worth rather than simply relying on a job.  More importantly, if you aren’t already convinced, it may help you to understand how valuable it is to learn about investing.

The Importance Of Having A Mentor

We’ve been fortunate enough to earn over six-figures a year because of the successful mentors we’ve worked closely with and have learned from.  Success breeds success.   Are you hanging out with successful people or are you going it alone?  If you’re alone, chances are you’ll fail.

It’s almost guaranteed statistically.  Your chances of you succeeding working with Jennifer and I?  Well, you have to make your own judgment call on that one. 

We can’t guarantee your success…that’s up to you, but we’ve helped a lot of people achieve success over the years …We’re pretty sure we can help you too.

What we’ve learned is that people want to feel special and not be treated like part of the herd.  There are lots of people who can show you how to sign on the dotted line and start your own business but if you’re looking for a genuine mentor who will support and nurture you, then we can help you.

As I said, I’m a teacher at heart…and as such, I love to see my students succeed.  I teach people from all walks of life how to generate above average incomes working from home.

YulBrynner (the bald guy famous for playing the King of Siam in “The King and I”) said he loved acting so much, he would pay for the privilege.  Now I’m not as crazy as he was, but I did learn from his remark that I can’t stop teaching.  If you paid me $1000 a week to keep my mouth shut and not teach anyone anything, I could die broke. :o(

I’ve learned that financial success is only a residue of personal acceptance, positive thoughts and attitudes…success starts within; not without.

The reality is, the cards are stacked in your favor.  I have faith that the Universe will reward those that contribute to the lives of others and as long as I am doing my part, it will do its part (thank God!).

Our Business:

The company we have represented for over 14 years was originally founded in 1986 as a direct sales company.  Two years later, in 1988, it became an MLM company.  Growing to $100 million per year, the company incorporated in January of 2000.

We have a relatively small overseas presence that promises to expand twenty fold in the next five years.  Jennifer and I have two Managers (former professional basketball players in Spain).  Although many of our reps primary mode of growth is through retailing, Jennifer and I, including many of our leaders primary growth is through recruiting and training.

A new business owner can make a real difference for himself and for the company at large.  The skills, outreach, and ideas of thousands of additional people are needed.

How We Automate Our Business – as of January 2015, this is being redeveloped.

Just know this, our company has made it possible for Jennifer and I to follow our dreams.    It has been exciting, rewarding and lucrative; and it just got 10 times better.  We now have several divisions under one umbrella.

Our Business Participants (variously referred to as Dealers, Business Owners or Partners, depending on who is speaking) work under the umbrella of one company.  The company is responsible for product development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales administration in North America and overseas. 

Our nutrition division combines a 2 to 6 times more powerful functional beverage than any on the market (according to Brunswick Laboratories) and enzyme based nutritionals (the only ones endorsed by over 30 Pro-Sports teams (their letterhead endorsements are of course available as marketing aids).  From the standpoint of survival, air is the most essential part of healthy living. We can’t live for more than a few minutes without it. Water is next. Humans can only live a few days without water. Then comes nutrition. The human body needs nutrients to survive …and thrive!

In April 1, 2009 our company took stock of its expanded profile and restructured its management plan. Although air purification was by far the biggest division, other branches of the company were developing their own distinct status. Our participants work in one specialty area or in multiple areas (their choice) …all under the umbrella of one company.

Network Marketing—also called multilevel marketing or MLM—has existed for more than 60 years. When the products are right, it is an excellent marketing system. Thousands of companies have entered this sometimes volatile industry and relatively few have stood the test of time.  Our company is distinguished from the others in several notable ways.

1. It offers unique and distinguished products. The company holds many patents and is open to any new Healthy Living idea that will keep us in a position of leadership.
2. It offers a selling opportunity through which some Distributors (including brand new Distributors) have earned executive-sized incomes.
3. It also offers the potential of network marketing system, where success is based not on selling but on group dynamics.
4. It offers financing options for serious and qualified candidates. The degree to which the company has helped serious participants go into business has never been matched in this industry.
5. It has shown a willingness to expand and change to keep its opportunity fresh and in tune with the times.  A newcomer can make part time or career money in four different divisions.

• Nutrition
• Water Optimization
• Air Purification
• Energy Management