My Lifestyle Academy Podcast
John and Nadya Melton are two of the most distinguished Home Business Experts and Top 100 Income Earners in the Network Marketing Industry. After spending 10 years building their business using offline methods and sacrificing family time, they turned to online marketing. This led them to explore and develop various online marketing strategies until they found the formula that worked for them and their team. Over the past 3 years, their organization has brought in over $100 million in sales and over 300,000 new customers. All without home parties, meeting presentations and three-way calls! Every week, John and Nadya teach the best network marketing tips and strategies, talk to top industry leaders and share real-world advice. Join them and learn everything you need to know about building a profitable home business around your life.
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3 Things I Recommend Doing Daily to Grow Your Network Marketing Business
04/30/2024
3 Things I Recommend Doing Daily to Grow Your Network Marketing Business
Wanna keep it simple to the bare minimum? This is it! Focus on these 3 things every day to grow your network marketing business! Of course there’s more advanced strategies, but get you and your team into the income producing activities, and I promise you will see a difference in your business. “Daily goals, weekly goals, monthly goals, ANY GOALS are better than no goals at all.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:13 - It’s a non-negotiable even if you still lack confidence in the beginning 04:22 - You will never run out of people to talk to if you do this daily 07:10 - You’ll start making more money if you start doing this 09:48 - Episode outro
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What To Do If You Have a Burnt Out Warm Market & a Dead Team
04/25/2024
What To Do If You Have a Burnt Out Warm Market & a Dead Team
Are you struggling to revive your network marketing business? You ran out of people to talk to and you have a dead team. It’s normal for that to happen, but honestly, I don’t believe you. Why? You can start a new team, you can keep prospecting and talking to new people! Don’t know how? Let me teach you. “Think of how big brands are always advertising everywhere. They’re always looking for new customers! You gotta have the same mentality.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:03 - You can never run out of warm market. Here’s why 04:06 - Attract more people to you when you start implementing these tips 07:28 - Do this when people say “NO” to you 08:33 - If time management is a struggle for you, listen to this! 09:19 - Here’s what to do when you run out of people to talk to in your friends and followers lists 10:53 - Episode outro
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Exactly Why Your Business isn’t Growing - John Melton
04/23/2024
Exactly Why Your Business isn’t Growing - John Melton
Does it feel like everyone’s network marketing business is growing except yours? How are top leaders still recruiting during tough times? What’s John Melton’s prospecting secret? I’m gonna tell you all of this and more. But I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Things need to change if you’re serious about your business. “You and I have the same 24 hours in a day. What are you doing with your time?” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:25 - A huge mistake that almost all new people in network marketing make 03:55 - You will not run out of people to talk to if you start doing this 04:43 - This is one of the biggest reasons why you have a low close ratio 06:49 - Episode outro
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Best Ways to Overcome Objections & Follow Up Without Being Spammy
04/18/2024
Best Ways to Overcome Objections & Follow Up Without Being Spammy
Learn to handle objections like a boss! Michelle Churchill back to teach you more of the strategies that made her become the top recruiter in our company. She wasn’t always like this, she had to get better. You think you sound too spammy? Hate getting “no” for an answer? Let’s help you change that! More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:34 - If you want to Rank Up and Bank Up in your business, this event is a must 02:23 - Let’s change the way you think about following up 06:23 - Get an extra boost of confidence when reaching out to prospects 10:13 - The exact steps to follow when someone says yes to taking a look at your opportunity 18:52 - Here’s why we keep saying that events change lives 19:53 - Do these to improve yourself: 1% every day + a challenge you must participate in 22:11 - Episode outro
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The Truth About Network Marketing Leadership
04/16/2024
The Truth About Network Marketing Leadership
My team is one of the best in the history of network marketing. I'm not saying that to brag about it, I'm telling you so you can do what I do! How we get rank advancements every month! How we keep breaking our own records! How everyone is excited to be part of this opportunity! You can do the same with your team! Here's the truth about being a good leader, and where to start. “Become a better person and you’ll attract better people.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:44 - Get total clarity on this before becoming a leader 04:37 - You’ll build the best team if you have this foundation 05:56 - A decision you need to make to start getting better at what you do 07:23 - Things you can do to stand out as a good leader 09:11 - Here’s what makes rejection a good thing 10:05 - Episode outro
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How Michelle Churchill Did 209K in Personal Sales & Recruited 46 People in 3 Months
04/11/2024
How Michelle Churchill Did 209K in Personal Sales & Recruited 46 People in 3 Months
Michelle Churchill took my spot as the #1 recruiter in our company! She learnt from the best. Now it’s her turn to teach you the strategies she’s using in her network marketing business, that will help you recruit and sell like never before. More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:32 - Best tips to boost your confidence and get work done 05:21 - Easy actions you can take to start duplicating your results 10:24 - Whenever you feel like not showing up, remember this 14:48 - How to consistently reach out to people without being annoying 19:12 - If you want to Rank Up and Bank Up in your business, this event is a must 19:57 - Episode outro
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7 Questions to Grow Your Network Marketing Business in 2024
04/09/2024
7 Questions to Grow Your Network Marketing Business in 2024
We asked the My Lifestyle Academy community for questions that can help you grow your network marketing business in 2024. These are some of the best from the Live Q&A. Wanna ask a question to John & Nadya Melton? Join the free group: More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:55 - Start getting a better close ratio by following this exact framework 05:33 - If you’re a leader working with a new business partner, you need to hear this 06:45 - Best tips you can implement to grow your TikTok account 07:46 - The true reason why your video engagement is low and what you can do to get better 10:30 - Episode outro
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The ATM System is Dead
04/04/2024
The ATM System is Dead
Breaking News: The ATM System doesn’t work anymore! Use this new tool for network marketing! I’ve heard this many times over the years, but all those new and automated strategies didn’t even survive. The ATM did! Why? Because it’s simple and it’s duplicatable. Anyone can do it & teach others how to. So who’s saying the ATM system is dead? The ones that don’t know how to use it. Let me teach you how it works. “Don’t buy our ATM Business Academy because it’s gonna save you thousands of hours.” 00:00 - Episode intro 01:18 - Some people say the system is dead but here’s the truth 05:31 - The biggest reason why the ATM System is the best exposure system 09:09 - Episode outro
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What Do You Do If Your Upline Sucks?
04/02/2024
What Do You Do If Your Upline Sucks?
Your upline can have a huge impact on your network marketing success. But you can learn something even from the worst leaders! Let’s talk about how you can make the best out for your business, whether you have a good or bad upline. “I learnt the most from the bad upline leaders I had because I leant exactly what not to do.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:34 - If you have an unsupportive upline, you need to hear this 03:09 - Best thing about not having a good upline 07:05 - Stop blowing up good people from your team by avoiding these things 09:23 - It’s a major red flag if you’re upline is doing this 10:21 - Episode outro
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What to Do After a Big Sale is Over
03/28/2024
What to Do After a Big Sale is Over
You reached out to all your leads, prospects and customers to promote a big sale. But now what? Here’s what to do to keep growing your network marketing business all year long. Sales and promos are the perfect excuse to talk to more people. “The top leaders in your company don’t wait for a sale. They plant seeds all year long and harvest the fruit when it’s ready.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:22 - If you don’t leverage promos this way, you’re missing a huge sales opportunity 06:43 - You must take these actions once you're done hammering your lists 09:22 - The exact framework we follow monthly before any promo starts 11:29 - Episode outro
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Doing This Will Ruin Your Business & Make You Less Money
03/26/2024
Doing This Will Ruin Your Business & Make You Less Money
Remember when you started your network marketing business? Before you started managing people and obsessing about the unimportant details, you were ignorance on fire. Maybe experience has made you lose focus, and you’re actually on the right path to destroying your team and making less money. Let’s get you back on track. “You need to reset every once in a while, think about why you got started, why you’re still in the business and how you’re helping others.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:12 - A reminder for all leaders partnering with new people 05:06 - Brand new or not seeing results yet? This conversation is for you 07:55 - Best tips to motivate your team and keep them working on their businesses 10:50 - Episode outro
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The Truth About Affiliate Marketing and Network Marketing
03/21/2024
The Truth About Affiliate Marketing and Network Marketing
Affiliate Marketing VS Network Marketing, which one is better? Julie Burke talks about the pros and cons of these businesses after diving deep into both. “Residual income was the deal breaker for me when deciding what business to keep.” More juicy resources:
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How to Promote a Product Sale in Network Marketing
03/19/2024
How to Promote a Product Sale in Network Marketing
Sales are the perfect excuse to reach out to new and existing customers! But we forget how to speak like a human when we’re trying to sell something, and we end up sounding like an infomercial. Prepare yourself for the next sale in your network marketing business with the best tips from John Melton. “Salesmen get ignored when they’re pushy and desperate. Don't be a salesman!” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:18 - If you have special deals, get more sales by doing this 04:10 - Stop making people feel skeptical about your products. Here’s how 07:25 - Every top earner in every company started with this 09:38 - You’re missing out on so much money if you’re not doing this before and during your promo period 11:41 - Episode outro
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Best Facebook Recruiting Strategies in 2024 with Frazer Brookes
03/14/2024
Best Facebook Recruiting Strategies in 2024 with Frazer Brookes
Level up your Facebook recruiting strategy with the best tips from Fazer Brookes! If other social media platforms are working well for you, keep going! But Facebook is still the king for most network marketing because of all the tools and features it has. Here’s how to use them. “Can you build a network marketing business without Facebook? Yes, but you can also do home parties and hotel meetings.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:07 - Here’s why Facebook is the best social media platform for recruiting 05:14 - This may sting a little, but it’s the truth in the network marketing industry 08:45 - Three major keys to recruiting more people on Facebook 13:56 - You can’t build your empire without building this first 16:43 - Episode outro
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Why You Struggle With Prospecting, Selling & Recruiting
03/12/2024
Why You Struggle With Prospecting, Selling & Recruiting
Feel like your network marketing business is going through a dry spell? If you’re struggling with getting new leads, sales and recruits, I’m gonna tell you the reasons why and how to fix it. “When I switch to selling mode, beg-and-convince mode or even management mode, I know I have to take a step back to basics.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:39 - This is a common struggle for many, so here’s what you can do differently 04:27 - Become a master of conversations with these tips 06:17 - This strategy may sound old-school, but it still works 09:04 - When people say they’re not converting sales, this is what we tell them 11:43 - A simple yet effective strategy to increase your close ratio 13:17 - Episode outro
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What The Best Recruiters Are Doing in 2024
03/07/2024
What The Best Recruiters Are Doing in 2024
This is what turned the best recruits in my network marketing business into top leaders. And it all starts with YOU. For your team to grow, you gotta grow first, you gotta lead by example. I know it sounds like a lot of weight on your shoulders, but remember: You are not alone! You have a whole company backing you up! I promise you, all that effort leads to a simple system for duplication and your team running on full power. But none of that will happen if you're not willing to fail forward. If you're afraid to learn from your mistakes. Just know that all that learning, eventually turns into earning. “You can’t teach network marketing if you don’t know how to do it yourself.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:02 - Here’s what it really takes to achieve the results you desire in this business 06:17 - You’d be a few steps ahead of others if you started leveraging Social Media this way 08:20 - Dos and Don’ts when you get your first recruit 10:16 - The exact steps to follow when someone says yes to taking a look at your opportunity 13:27 - Do this if you feel like your upline isn’t there to support you 14:01 - Episode outro
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The Best People to Recruit and How to Find Them
03/05/2024
The Best People to Recruit and How to Find Them
There’s no perfect type of person to recruit for your network marketing business, but I’m gonna tell you some of the top qualities to look for when bringing someone new in your team. I’m also giving you a simple method to find the best recruits that will be a great match for your products and opportunity. It’s all about connecting with communities that relate to you. “When you try to recruit everyone, nobody wants to join.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:03 - People with these skills are the best to partner up with 03:59 - If you’re creating content but still not getting the results you want, you need to hear this 07:03 - Start implementing these tips if you want to recruit A-players 09:55 - Episode outro
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How Do You Handle People Quitting Your Team & Talking Smack
02/29/2024
How Do You Handle People Quitting Your Team & Talking Smack
Anybody could quit your network marketing business, at any time, for any reason. That’s a harsh reality. I can almost guarantee you’re going to experience this, so I wanted to prepare you for when it happens so you can avoid the drama. No matter what side you’re on, this conversation will help you do what’s right. “It’s easy to get burnt in the heat of the moment. Stay professional. Be the bigger person.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 00:45 - You can relate to this story if you’ve ever recruited a friend or a family member in the past 03:40 - This is the worst thing someone would ever do after leaving a company 06:37 - If you look at losing people in business this way, you win! 09:06 - Episode outro
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Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 - Eric Worre
02/27/2024
Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid in 2024 - Eric Worre
These mistakes are hurting your network marketing business! Eric Worre knows you can do better, and all it takes is a few simple actions to figure things out and move forward with momentum like never before. “Most people underutilize all aspects of network marketing because they’re afraid, and then wonder why their business died off.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 00:58 - One of the biggest shifts in the recruiting space in the past few years is… 04:20 - Most people in the industry are guilty of this mistake 06:22 - If you run out of this, your business will eventually fail 10:27 - You can’t miss this opportunity to scale up your business 15:28 - Check your social media to see if you’re doing this recruiting mistake 17:34 - Episode outro
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How to Develop Into a Six-Figure Earner
02/22/2024
How to Develop Into a Six-Figure Earner
Are you struggling to increase your earnings? Here’s what you need to do to make 6 figures in your network marketing business. All through leveraging social media, learning simple skills, developing your personal brand and a duplicatable system that your team can easily follow. “You need a lot of skills to have a successful network marketing business, but none of it is rocket science.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:52 - Developing this skillset will build you a strong foundation for recruiting 05:22 - A simple but highly effective strategy to learn an additional 6-figure skillset 08:00 - Episode outro
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3 Ideas to Motivate Your Team
02/20/2024
3 Ideas to Motivate Your Team
Wish your network marketing team was doing more? These are the best tips that help my team rank up every month! And it’s not some wacky inspirational talk, it’s simple actions and activities that you can implement right now! “Set yourself apart as a leader, and your team will set itself apart from other teams.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:13 - Get your teammates into action with this simple challenge + free resource 02:54 - Doing this with your team will help everyone show up more online 04:14 - The most powerful tip to get people fired up, jacked up, and excited 07:25 - Episode outro
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How to Recruit Using Social Media in 2024
02/15/2024
How to Recruit Using Social Media in 2024
Find the right people for your network marketing business using social media! Don’t know where to start? We brought Kayla Betts to teach you everything that’s working out for her and her team, and to inspire you to work towards your dreams until you get to the goal. Because it’s possible! “Nothing of value is easy to get, but you decide how hard you make the road for yourself.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 02:09 - If you’re a mom looking for inspiration to keep working on your business, you need to hear this! 05:05 - Attract more people on TikTok using this simple strategy 09:31 - Here’s why we always say doing Live Videos is the best way to build a personal brand 10:48 - The exact system Kayla follows when she gets a lead from TikTok 12:53 - Make your prospecting system easy. Here’s how 14:30 - If you’re struggling to recruit, here’s Kayla’s best tip! 17:06 - Episode outro
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Why Automation is a Lie in Network Marketing
02/13/2024
Why Automation is a Lie in Network Marketing
Imagine your network marketing business on autopilot. Sounds amazing! That way you don’t even have to talk to people or get rejected! But here’s the problem with that: You can’t automate relationships. You can’t automate mentorship. Let’s talk about the things you can actually automate, and the strategies around it. “The magic is in the work you’re avoiding.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:02 - If you’re not implementing these strategies, you’re leaving money on the table 04:42 - Things you need to STOP and START if you’re in the network marketing industry 07:29 - Building passive income is more like going to the gym. Here’s why 09:43 - Episode outro
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Most Effective Social Media Strategies in 2024
02/08/2024
Most Effective Social Media Strategies in 2024
It’s normal for you to be bad at social media. But what’s the solution? You get good at it! These are the most effective social media strategies to help you crush it on your socials 2024. You don’t have to do everything, you just have to take it one step at a time and see what works for you. “Don’t expect people to pay attention to you, if you don’t know who you’re talking to.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:52 - Attract more eyeballs to your content with these tips 04:21 - You’re missing out if this is not part of your Social Media strategy this year 06:54 - What makes the top social media marketers stand out in the online space 08:40 - It has always been the best way to build someone’s brand online 11:58 - If content creation is a struggle for you, you need to hear this 12:54 - Episode outro
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How to Help New People Launch or Relaunch Their Business
02/06/2024
How to Help New People Launch or Relaunch Their Business
The most important step when getting started in network marketing is, well, starting! And your new recruits are gonna do a lot of nothing if you overwhelm them. Here’s how to launch or relaunch a network marketing business without wasting time or getting stuck. “You can’t automate relationships! Connect with your team, guide them with baby steps and help them make progress.” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 00:45 - Be loud and proud of this in 2024 and go crush it in your business 01:46 - 2 major keys to start earning profits 04:10 - If you don’t have great results yet, here’s how you can start promoting your products or business 06:11 - Automation is good, but this is one thing you should never automate 08:52 - 3-step process your new people should follow when launching their business 12:22 - Episode outro
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My Favorite Responses to The Most Common Objections
02/01/2024
My Favorite Responses to The Most Common Objections
I don't have time, I don't have money, my dog ate my homework... Objections, I've heard them all and I have an answer for every one of them! Let me teach you how to crush any objection your prospects may have about your network marketing business or products. Without lying, without making it more confusing and in the most meaningful way. "Objections are good because they give you the opportunity to help prospects identify and overcome obstacles." More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 03:14 - The very first thing you need to do when someone objects is… 04:03 - When money is the objection, here’s what to do 06:34 - Here’s what to tell people when they say “I don’t have time!” 07:45 - Easily handle any objections when you structure your approach this way 09:47 - A lot of people struggle with this objection. Here’s how to handle it 12:59 - The most common Network Marketing question and how to answer it 14:28 - Episode outro
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Fast and Easy Strategies to Start Outsourcing in 2024
01/30/2024
Fast and Easy Strategies to Start Outsourcing in 2024
Hiring a VA isn’t for everyone, but imagine how good it would feel to delegate the tedious tasks to someone else so you can focus on the money making activities! I’m not talking about just anyone that can get the job done, but someone who actually knows your brand and network marketing business. Shokoufeh & Nefty Mendiola created an agency specialized in giving you your time back, so you can achieve more, with a little help. “How much is an hour of your time worth?” Hire your perfect VA: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:40 - Listen to this to find out if hiring a VA is the right move for you 03:47 - If these things don’t move the needle but take you a lot of time, you need a VA 07:54 - Still feeling skeptical about hiring a VA because of the cost? You need to hear this 11:54 - Episode outro
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How Tina Margaris Built an Elite Team With Only 18 People! (100k in Sales)
01/25/2024
How Tina Margaris Built an Elite Team With Only 18 People! (100k in Sales)
She has a community of over 60,000 people! Collaboration, communication and connection, that’s the formula for the perfect network marketing team! Listen to how Tina Margaris built a Facebook ATM group that even has a waiting list of prospects who want to join. “We built a group where we welcome every member individually. We provide value without expecting anything in return. We built a real community!” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:19 - Here’s what to do to build a huge ATM Group successfully 07:38 - The exact system Tina and her team follow when organizing and moderating their large community 12:02 - Keep your Group active with these community management tips 14:34 - Here’s why we say Facebook is still the best platform to build your community 17:05 - Episode outro
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Network Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
01/23/2024
Network Marketing Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
I want 2024 to be the year you go all in! I know letting go of the excuses is easier said than done. I know fear is a scary beast that holds you back. But 5 years from now, I want you to look back and say: That’s the year when I changed my network marketing business! “Mistakes are the best teachers for lessons we need to learn. And I’ve learnt a lot!” More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:45 - One thing you can change to attract more people in 2024 03:18 - People who’re crushing it have this thing in common 04:25 - This is indeed one of the biggest reasons why people in this industry get stuck 05:33 - Not doing it this year will cost you big time in recruiting 06:27 - Things you can’t afford not to do this year 09:23 - Three Es to focus on when creating your content 11:14 - Automation is good, but not for these IPAs. Here’s why 13:11 - Episode outro
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Increase Your Close Ratio in 2024 With These Scripts And Strategies
01/18/2024
Increase Your Close Ratio in 2024 With These Scripts And Strategies
Imagine you 10x your network marketing business this year. How bad do you want it? Because I'm giving you the scripts and strategies that will help you get there, and I'm handing them to you on a silver platter! This is the year you get over your fears, you get over the excuses and just get things done, no matter what. "I'm not here to beg and convince anyone. I'm here to change lives." More juicy resources: 00:00 - Episode intro 01:17 - When showing up online, this should be your ultimate goal 03:31 - The exact SYSTEM we follow when someone says yes to taking a look at the opportunity 07:29 - Grab this free resource and never miss any of your follow-ups 09:17 - Questions you can ask your prospects to keep moving forward in your conversation 12:24 - Many people don’t pay attention to this, and here’s why it’s a problem 14:58 - Episode outro
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