Network Marketing For Dummies
by Zig Ziglar with John P. Hayes, Ph.D.
Network Marketing For Dummies
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About the Authors
Zig Ziglar (Dallas, Texas), speaker, author, and authority on high-level performance, is chairman of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, which is committed to helping people more fully utilize their physical, mental, and spiritual resources. Hundreds of companies use his books, tapes, and videos to train their employees. Zig has traveled more than 5 million miles, addressing over 300,000 people every year at the Peter Lowe Success Seminars and at businesses, sales organizations, schools, and church groups. He also reaches countless numbers through television and radio appearances. Zig is the author of 17 books, including 10 best-sellers like Secrets of Closing the Sale, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World, and See You at the Top, which has sold over 1.7 million copies, and his two most recent books, Success For Dummies and Something Else to Smile About. He also develops and markets training audio- and videocassettes for worldwide distribution. His works have been translated into more than 38 different languages and dialects.
John P. Hayes, Ph.D. (Dallas, Texas), enjoys a multi-faceted career as author, speaker, trainer, and businessman. Network Marketing For Dummies is his 17th book in an impressive list of titles that includes business books and biographies. A Signature Series Speaker for Ziglar Training Systems, John speaks to small businesses, entrepreneurs, distributorships, and franchise companies on marketing and strategic planning. He also coaches individuals and companies to help them build more satisfying and profitable businesses. John is a member of the Board of Directors and a marketing advisor for The Dwyer Group, one of the worlds largest franchise companies. He is senior counsel to Bizcom Associates, a Dallas-based public relations firm. You can request a copy of Johns free Special Report: The Network Marketing Checklist, by sending him an e-mail at: info@hayesworldwide.com. Type NM Checklist on the subject line. Or visit his Web site at www.drjohnhayes.com.
Dedication
Dedicated to those courageous pioneers who brought network marketing to life years ago and created a multibillion-dollar industry that has produced numerous millionaires and opened the doors of opportunity for many thousands of average, committed, hard-working men and women.
Authors Acknowledgments
Writing Network Marketing For Dummies required the time, energy, and cooperation of a network of individuals, and we want to convey our personal thanks and gratitude to each of them. First and foremost, we want to acknowledge the network marketers who contributed their knowledge, expertise, and heart to the project. These people are:
Louise Adrian, Party Lite Gifts; Shapira Alexander and David Kohina, Dr. Nona International; Cathy Barber, Pampered Chef; Jimmy and Carol Bishop, Zig Ziglar Network; Jim Bruce, TVC Marketing; Mike Cheves, Zig Ziglar Network; David DArcangelo, author; James Davis, Horizons Marketing; Kamie M. Downen, Enviro-Tech International; Connie Dugan, Oxyfresh; Todd Falcone, ProSTEP; Dan Gaub, Market America; Ray Gebauer, Mannatech; John Greene, Pre-Paid Legal; Jennifer Harper, Henn Workshops; Priscilla Harrison, Starlight International; Dan Hollings, i360inc.com; Atticus Killough, AtticusKillough.com; Kim Klaver, MLM911.Com; Lee Lemons, Excel Communications; Melynda Lilly, Discovery Toys; Edward Ludbrook, Direct Sales World.Com; Jack Maitland, Nikken; Dayle Maloney, Nutrition for Life; Nuala McDonald, Kleeneze; Jon Miller, Body Wise International; Luis Mogas and Miguel Ganem, ORBIS; Rod Nichols, USANA; Russ Noland, Excel Communications; Tom Paredes, Nutrition for Life; Tremendous Bill Pike, Youngevity; Bill Porter, Zig Ziglar Network; Brett Rademacher, Recruitomatic.com; Fred Raley, Ameriplan USA; Jeff Roberti and Gordon Hester, National Safety Associates; Ken Rudd, Premier Systems, Inc.; Tim Sales, Nu Skin/Big Planet; Tom Big Al Schreiter, Nutrition for Life; Bob Schwenkler, Nikken; Gavin Scott, Kleeneze; Kathy Smith, Discovery Toys; Todd Smith, Rexall/Showcase; Arce Trujillo and June Sweetser, Rena Ware International; Vernon Walker, Zig Ziglar Network; Shawn Wheeland, New Image; Mark Yarnell, Legacy; and Colleen Zade, Epicure Selections. Each of these network marketers gave unselfishly of their time to be interviewed for the book. To all of you we extend our admiration for your success.