1/29/2009

Hot Deals - Home Depot

Score Big with Values on Items for The Big Game!


The Deal: Get free shipping on appliances for the big game at The Home Depot. In addition, when upgrade your home to Energy Star Appliances, save 10% off.

The Details: Visit The Home Depot and purchase appliances priced at $299 and up. Delivery is free (see The Home Depot for additional details). If you purchase Energy Star Appliances that are $399 or higher, save 10% off! This offer expires 2/4/09.

Hot Deals - B&H Photo

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The Deal: Get the Sony DCR-SR85 60GB Hybrid Camcorder for only $349.95 with free shipping.

The Details: Visit B&H Photo and add the Sony DCR-SR85 60GB hybrid Camcorder to your shopping cart. Any shipping discounts will be reflected in your shopping cart. This offer expires 2/1/09.

Capture all of your childs' memories in glorious HD -- or even your upcoming vacation

Transitions Lifestyle System® featured in Health Magazine

Transitions Lifestyle System® was featured in the Jan/Feb issue of Health magazine on news stands now. The article features Jennifer Dearing a customer from Annapolis, Maryland who lost 166 lbs and went from a size 28-30 to a size 6. Click on this link to see her story.

1/27/2009

Don't Forget to Vote for JR

Just a reminder that if you haven't already, go and vote for JR Ridinger for Business Leader of the Year. Not that anyone who is a part of the ma family needs convincing, but check out this video that details why JR deserves to win this award. Voting ends Feb 9, so don't forget to vote!

1/26/2009

Hot Deals - Expedia



The Deal: Here's an exciting deal that's only available to Market America. Save $50 on your hotel stay when you shop at Expedia.

The Details: Visit Expedia and spend $400 or more on a hotel stay. Enter coupon code MarketAmer50 at checkout to receive $50 off! Reservations must be booked by 2/1/09.

If you are planning an exotic getaway, save with
Expedia and Market America!

1/22/2009

Hot Deals - Golfsmith

Huge Savings on Golf Apparel at Golfsmith!

The Deal: Save 10% off your order at Golfsmith.

The Details: Visit Golfsmith and purchase $50 or more. Enter coupon code AFF903TEN at checkout and 10% will be deducted from your order total! This offer expires 2/7/09.

If you are in the need for a new set of clubs or even a new tennis racket, get more bang for your buck with Golfsmith! Remember, you can also use this coupon code on apparel or even accessories to help keep you playing at the top of your game!

1/21/2009

Caring for your pets in the winter

Winter is upon us, and while there are only a couple more months left, it seems the coldest is with us now. Our pets rely on us to take care of them and even if they are outdoor pets, it is our responsibility to make sure they are well cared for in the cold wintery months. Here are a few tips to keep your pets comfortable and safe this winter.

When temperatures are low, make sure you bring them inside, especially in areas where the wind chill brings the temperature down even further. You should also bring them inside before a snow or ice storm.

Feral and outdoor cats will sometimes sleep under the hood of cars, which can be hazardous to them when the motor it is started. Make sure to loudly tap the hood of your car before turning it on to give them a chance to get out from under the hood before you start up your car.

Never let you dog off its leash in the ice or snow. Dogs can lose their scent when the ground is covered and get lost. Most dogs get lost during the winter, especially after it snows, so make sure they are wearing their id tags and that you keep their leash on.

If your dog is sensitive to the cold, make sure you only take them out to use the bathroom. Cold weather can irritate your dog’s joints, especially when they are older – so keep them inside when it’s cold.

The ice and cold pavement can wreak havoc on your pet’s pads and paws, if they get cracked and dry – make sure to rub a little PetHealth Pad & Paw Balm into their pad and in-between their nails to keep them moisturized and soft. Don’t do it everyday, unless recommended by a vet; if their pads are to soft – it can increase the risk of injury. PetHealth™ Pad & Balm is a combination of jojoba seed oil, almond seed oil, sunflower seed oil, beeswax, carnauba and petroleum jelly, designed to moisturize and protect the pad and paw. PetHealth Pad & Paw Balm helps in the care of minor skin irritations and promotes normal healing of the pad and paw.

Because the cold weather can contribute to a decline in joint health, give your pets PetHealth™ OPC Formula with Glucosamine for Dogs & Cats. Glucosamine has been shown to be very effective at promoting overall joint health and comfort in dogs and cats. PetHealth OPC Formula with Glucosamine for Dogs & Cats combines all of the benefits of OPCs like grape seed extract, red wine extract, pine bark extract, bilberry extract and citrus bioflavonoids for a strong antioxidant defense a healthy immune system.

Don’t forget their multivitamins. PetHealth™ Multivitamin Formula for Dogs and PetHealth™ Multivitamin for Cats provide a micronutrient foundation for your pets. PetHealth Multivitamin Formula for Dogs and PetHealth Multivitamin Formula for Cats helps promote healthy bones and teeth, digestive health and a healthy skin and coat.

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Netbooks from ASUS, Acer, HP and Samsung

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If you've been looking to get a NetBook, which is great for traveling and for taking notes without all the bulk, consider picking one up for Ma World Conference. Weighing in at around 2 lbs and ultra-affordable, these NetBooks will help you get more done on the go!

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If you plan on hitting the beach this summer, now is a great time to save with
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1/20/2009

Protecting your car during the winter

During the winter or more specifically, when it is snowing, a mixture of sand and salt is usually spread over roads before an ice or snowstorm. While this mixture is necessary to help prevent accidents during and after the storm, the salt mixture can cause considerable damage to your car’s finish and undercarriage. The good news is that there are simple things you can do to help prevent damage caused by the salt mixture by simply maintaining a clean exterior throughout the winter and especially after a storm. Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care is just the product line to keep your car protected from the harsh wintery weather.

Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Exterior Car Wash is the perfect solution to keeping your car clean throughout the winter. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Exterior Car Wash gently cleanses dirt, grime and road debris from your car’s exterior with damaging the car’s finish. The natural, plant-based surfactants hold dirt and grime in suspension within water molecules allowing them to be easily rinsed away. Because the ingredients in Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Exterior Car Wash are plant-based, there are no caustic chemicals that tend to damage the clear coat on your car. Routinely washing your car with Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Exterior Car Wash and washing your car following a winter storm will help to prevent damage caused by road salts. After washing, make sure to thoroughly dry the exterior of your car.

As added protection, use Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Shimmering Polish. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Shimmering Polish shines and protects your car’s finish and resists detergents, pollution, hard water spotting, road salts, insect remains and other environmental debris. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Shimmering Polish restores the luster of your car’s finish with no harsh chemicals or abrasives. After washing your car’s exterior, simply spray on Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Shimmering Polish and wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.

Make sure your car is protected this winter with Autoworks High Performance Auto Care – it’s all in the details.


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The Deal: In case you missed the last hot deal from Restaurant.com, here's another exciting one for you to save 70% off on certificates.

The Details: To save 70% off, enter coupon code SAVE at checkout. This offer is good from January 20, 2009 through January 26, 2009.

With Ma World Conference coming up, eat, drink and save money at your favorite local restaurants.

The mom car

Would you consider yourself a clean person? Most probably would. Your house is probably immaculate. You could probably eat off your kitchen floors. Your clothes are cleaned and neatly put away. But how is your car looking? I came across an article this morning in the Washington Post about the “Mom Car,” the mom car is the clean mom’s dirty little secret. With the kids in and out all day with dirty, sticky fingers, drink spills, food spills maybe even the family dog – your car can get pretty dirty. Moms everywhere are experiencing the mom car – I mean who has time to grab everything from inside when you’re trying to transport the kids in and out of the car, with all of their stuff – much less give the interior a wipe down or two or three.

Your cars interior takes a lot of abuse. You don’t have to be a smoker to have a film on the inside windows and you don’t have to be a parent to have a sticky mess on your dashboard – speed bumps are the devil to a Starbucks coffee cup! While nothing will magically make the mess go away. Autoworks™ High Performance Auto Care makes it a little easier to keep your car’s interior in tip top shape.

For your dashboard, cup holders, door handles and other slick surfaces, just spray on the Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Interior Cleaning Spray and wipe it off. Yes, it’s that easy! The natural, plant-based ingredients in Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Interior Cleaning Spray quickly break down dirt, grease and grime – making it easy to wipe it away. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Interior Cleaning Spray won’t strip away the natural sheen of your car’s interior surfaces and is safe to use on just about every surface including wood, vinyl and leather.

For your windshield, windows and mirrors, just spray on the Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Glass Cleaner and wipe it off. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Glass Cleaner is ammonia-free, so it’ safe to use on all windows, even tinted ones. The natural, plant based ingredients in Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Glass Cleaner break down smoker’s film, fingerprints and food smudges.

Get rid of the mom car stigma with Autoworks High Performance Auto Care – it’s all in the details!

Just a side note, if you’re getting any of this wintery mix, make sure to clean off the road salt as soon as you can to prevent scratching, fading and clear coat damage. Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Exterior Car Wash will gently remove road salt without damaging your car’s finish. For a sparkling shine that protects your finish and resists environmental debris, spray on Autoworks High Performance Auto Care Shimmering Polish.


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1/16/2009

Hot Deals - FineJewelers.com

Valentine's Specials at Finejewelers.com

The Deal: Save 15% off at FineJewelers.com on a purchase for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day! Don't forget, shipping is free!

The Details: Shop FineJewelers.com. Enter coupon code VAL2009 at checkout. This offer expires 2/28/09.

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GRAS status for Lactospore®

Healthy bacteria, commonly known as probiotics, are extremely important in maintaining digestive health. Lactospore® is a strain of Bacillus coagulans, formerly known as Lactobacillus sporogenes. Lactospore is unique in that the spore allows it to survive unfavorable conditions and then germinate when conditions improve, increasing effectiveness. Adding further evidence of the quality and assurance of Lactospore’s safety for use in food, beverages and supplements, the ingredient was recently awarded GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status and determined to be a shelf-stable probiotic ingredient. Please click the link for more information.

Nutraingredients Article

1/15/2009

Hot Deals - Pacific Sunwear

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The Deal: Save 70% off on men's and women's apparel at Pacific Sunwear during their winter sale. Plus, you receive free shipping if you place an order for $50 or more, not to mention an additional 25% off (exclusions apply).

The Details: Shop Pacific Sunwear. to receive free shipping, purchase $50 or more and any savings will be deducted at checkout. In order to receive 25% off your order, enter coupon code ITGIRLS at checkout. This offer expires 2/28/09.

Just because it may be winter where you're at, with Ma World Conference coming up soon, why now pick-up some great deals on a few bathing suits for a little fun in the sun while in Miami!

Vote for JR Ridinger for Business Leader of the Year

JR Ridinger, president and CEO of Market America, has been nominated by Business Leader Magazine as one of four finalists for Triad Business Leader of the Year.

This year's winner will be determined by an online vote. Recognition of this magnitude is not only an honor for JR, but also for Market America’s Customer Managers and employees. The business media continues to recognize the positive impacts JR and Market America are having in a time when headlines are dominated by depressing economic news. This recognition serves as continued validation that Market America is the solution to a suffering economy and will only help to continue growing Market America.

Vote here and click on JR’s name under the first category (2nd selection under Business Services). Share this link with all your friends, family and anyone else you can think of. Let’s use Market America’s people power to ensure JR is chosen for this well deserved award!

Hello Market America

Greetings from the new Director of Telecom Services here at Market America. I have been in Telecom for 15 years. That experience includes several Account Management roles and responsibilities at AT&T, Verizon Business and Global Crossing.

I am extremely excited to have joined this team and I look forward to introducing some exciting new products and services in 2009.

Calling Cards, Family Plans and Refer a Friend are just a few of the Voitel® Wireless and Home Phone offerings that are coming soon. I will work towards exploring your ideas as it relates to Voitel Services and I look forward to your suggestions.

I received such a warm welcome, from a very enthusiastic crowd at the Region 1 Convention in Rhode Island and I hope to meet many more of you at World Conference in Miami.

Hot Deals - TomTom

Special Offer: TomTom One 125 $99.95

The Deal: A number of GPS systems are on-sale at TomTom for a limited time only. Save up to $100 off, depending on which model you select. Right now, you can get the TomTom ONE 125 for an astounding $99.95. If you want more bells and whistles, the TomTom XL 330 S has been reduced to only $199.95 (regularly $299.95). Remember, all GPS systems also receive free shipping as well!

The Details: Visit TomTom and select a GPS system. Free shipping and any savings will be deducted at checkout. This offer expires 1/24/09.

If you plan on driving down for Ma World Conference, save time as well as your sanity by getting the most efficient directions to your hotel, the arena, or even find locate new restaurants to try.

1/14/2009

Pamper your pets with Tails & Company

Since Market America launched the extension of our PetHealth™ line, we have partnered with Tails & Company, a Chicago-based company with over 20 years in the pet care industry. Market America is proud of our partnership with Tails & Company and delighted to work with a company that is 100 percent devoted to the health and wellbeing of pets all around the country.

Tails & Company offers a constantly evolving selection of accessories to keep your pet happy and healthy. They offer unique, upscale products including collars and leashes, bowls, treats, toys, beds, jewelry, home décor and more – all of premium quality, at an affordable price.

Here are a few of the premium products offered by Tails & Company, right here on www.marketamerica.com:

2 Chomp Munchies – Crunchy Peanut Butter Banana (191_002762) $9.00
Made with hemp meal, a source of readily-digestible gluten-free vegetable protein, perfect for maintaining an active lifestyle. Made with 100 % natural, holistic and human-grade ingredients that are wheat, corn, salt and soy free.
Poochie Sushi (191_002757) $16.50
Nine hand rolled vegetarian sushi treats made from all natural ingredients.
Take Out for the Dog (191_002758) $12.00
Colorful take out container filled with all natural mini assorted dog bones.

Collegiate Fleece Dog Coat (191_000147) $20.00
Nylon and cotton fleece coats in your favorite college team from a wide range of schools, perfect for taking your dog tailgating!
Skulls and Bones Tank Top (191_000115) $21.00
This skull and bones tank is perfect for the rebel dog of the family. This is not your father’s poodle!
These unique items are available only from Tails & Company and they’re offered right here on your portal.

In addition to a fantastic array of pet accessories, Tails & Company is committed to several local and national charities. Tails & Company’s charitable mission is to raise awareness and support organizations that recognize the important role that Assistance Dogs and no kill shelters play in the lives of our pets. Tails & Company is involved with America’s VetDogs Veteran K-9 Corps, a national organization devoted to training Assistance Dogs for service men and women, veterans and wounded soldiers. Tails & Company is also involved with PAWS Chicago (Pet Are Worth Saving), one of the largest no-kill animal shelter that is the basis for many no-kill shelters and organizations around the country. Tails & Company is also involved with Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc., an organization providing Assistance Dogs, free-charge to disabled Americans around the country.

If you haven’t already, check out the fantastic selection from Tails & Company, right here on www.marketamerica.com.

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Hot Deals - Golfsmith

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The Deal: Save up to 70% off in the clearance center at Golfsmith. Plus get free shipping on any order.

The Details: Visit the clearance center at Golfsmith for great deals on golf and tennis equipment and apparel. To save on shipping, enter coupon code BBAC710 at checkout.

If you plan on hitting the links or even the courts this year, why not start the year off right with new equipment to help your game!

1/13/2009

Transitions Testimonial in Health Magazine

Check out this month's Health Magazine for a look at how one woman lost half her body weight with the help of Transitions. You can view the article here or go to your local newsstand and pick up the January issue of Health Magazine.

Hot Deals - Borders

Borders.com

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The Details: To save 20% on one item, enter coupon code BAF0131C at checkout. This offer is good through January 31, 2009.

Catch-up on your reading on your way down to sunny Miami or relax poolside with a good book while at Ma World Conference!

Hot Deals - FAO Schwarz

Save on shipping at FAO Schwarz

The Deal: Get free shipping on purchases made at FAO Schwarz.

The Details: To save on shipping, purchase $90 worth of toys at FAO Schwarz and enter coupon code FREESHIP850 at checkout to receive free shipping! This offer is good from January 13, 2009 through January 15, 2009.

Get your sleep on!

How many hours of sleep are you getting at night? Studies suggest that at least 8 hours of restful sleep are required for the body to function at its best during the day. According to WedMD, here are some consequences of sleep deprivation: decreased performance and alertness, memory and cognitive impairment, stress relationships, poor quality of life, increased possibility of occupational injury and automobile injury. If we are sleep deprived, our health can suffer.


According to a study completed at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, people who get less than seven hours of sleep at night have a three times higher risk of catching a cold than people who sleep eight hours or more.


Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania studied 153 people by documenting their sleep habits for two weeks and then administered nasal drops that contained the cold-causing rhinovirus. They were interviewed over a two week period to discuss their sleeping patterns and discovered that the less that people slept, the more likely they were to develop a cold. According to researchers, “A possible explanation for the link between sleep and cold susceptibility was "that sleep disturbance influences the regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, histamines and other symptom mediators that are released in response to infection."

To help maintain a healthy immune system, get an adequate amount of sleep and take Immune™! Immune Maximum Defense Formula is a patented beta glucan supplement combining Maitake Gold 404®, MycoFusions™, elderberry and andrographis to enhance immune function. Immune works to help maintain general health during seasonal stress, helps support the body’s immune defense, helps support normal cellular defenses and provides a strong antioxidant defense.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The Countdown to World Conference has Begun

A sneak preview of what's in store for the event

Wow! We are less than four weeks away from World Conference and business is booming. This is a follow up to my 2009 New Years message that I made a couple days ago — the one I promised to send out this week.

By now I hope you have resolved to make 2009 your year — the year that you made it happen and broke free from working for someone else's dream. I hope you are seeing yourself in a new light with a new identity at a Pin Level that will give you more ongoing income and freedom than ever before. I hope you followed my advice and instructions to set new goals and go through the five steps I outlined last time to write a goal statement.

Just as important, I hope you are committed to being at World Conference in Miami from February 4-7 to get empowered with knowledge, enthusiasm, passion, clarity and direction. And I applaud you if you are one of those individuals who have decided to take the shortcut to success by getting others there in your group, as well as some new quality prospects. Undoubtedly it is the shortcut because they leave these events so enlightened, determined, and know exactly what to do — they will go build the business with or without you! I guess you could say that makes you what I call a hopeless success. It doesn't matter if they are stable, waiting, Go Now, been in it a while, or new to the business. This is a fresh beginning and a whole new era for Market America.

There couldn't be a better time than now to make it happen, because people are listening more than ever. People are looking for answers and we have the ultimate solution. We have an immediate fix for people's economic woes, as well as a long-term, permanent solution for financial independence. Americans, and people all around the world for that matter, need to hear our message. More importantly, they need to see and understand what we do and how it can change their lives.

We are riding the crest of a tidal wave toward the paradigm of the future. There is a strong riptide pulling business away from store retailing and flooding Internet marketing, because it is so much more efficient and cost effective. We are developing technologies and adding partners, which makes us superior when compared to any other business model. We are simply the best because we have people power, where a Customer Manager serves as a personal interactive guide on the Internet and a professional product broker.

It is important to understand that the economy crashed in the financial markets at the top of the pyramid — not at the bottom where most Americans make it happen day by day. People are still productive and ambitious, want to work hard, and are willing to do what it takes to maintain their lifestyles and buying habits. But they are looking to buy smarter.

Furthermore, we offer an entrepreneurial opportunity that does not require going into debt or financing, and it is designed for the average person with vision and ambition to climb to economic freedom. People need (and are looking for) a plan B like never before.

The proof is in the pudding. We have experienced both sales growth and recruiting growth in all markets over the last two months, while other businesses have slowed down, have been contracted, or simply have gone out of business. People not only need to hear our message and be shown our plan, they need to see the light. They need to feel the power, the energy and catch the fever of belief and passion to really understand it. Then, they will know for themselves and be committed to doing it for their own reasons, with the confidence that they can make it work.

The only way to make this happen is to tell someone about it, show them video clips of these remarkable events, and then sell them a ticket. You can also get other people who have been to one to give their testimonial as to how powerful an experience it is. Quite possibly the hardest part about all this is finding a ticket to sell this late in the game! But don't stop until you do. Ask everyone in your organization or call 800-232-8590.

Your biggest reason for going the extra mile to get everyone in your group there is that there are so many new releases, new developments, new products, new programs and so much training and so many credible experts communicating powerful messages that you can't possibly explain the magnitude of it to your organization. Those who do not attend are now six months behind and you have plenty of work to bring them up to speed. That is too much work for me. I would rather work smarter than harder by getting them there for the incredible speakers to explain everything! It is smarter to work harder now to get them there, rather than to work harder afterwards to explain everything. Besides, when they are there, you have instant duplication — and it is the power of duplication that makes the plan work.

In addition to attaining six months of knowledge and development over three days in warm, sunny Miami alongside the most positive, fun, forward-thinking people in the world — the discounts and special offers alone at International Convention or World Conference offset the price of going. We always make sure that the people who attend get rewarded for being there through special discounts, introductory offers or blowouts. Just ask someone who has been there!

Here's a sneak preview of what to expect:

• Loren will be unveiling the rest of her new ma University major about shopping on the Internet and using your Portal to save and make money. She gave 25 percent of it at the Upper Level Training in December and IT WAS A HIT! People's eyes were opened and there was a groundswell of enthusiasm and light bulbs going off left and right. People see the power of the Portal and how to create an incredible shopping experience for themselves, their friends and their customers. It is addictive! She shows how to create the same look for less, how to get special offers, how to get the biggest bang for your buck, and how to maximize IBV. She is the Martha Stewart of Internet shopping and the Anna Wintour of online fashion. She is informative, high powered, and funny!

• Steve Ashley will not only unveil amazing new developments in maMyWorld including music, dining and fashion (plus what's to come), he also shows you how to use entertainers, artists and lifestyles of celebrities to ultimately drive more traffic and merchandize products on the Portal. He will show you the future of maMyWorld — the new channels to come like fashion, sports, video games, emerging artists, etc. and how we use it to drive traffic to the site and sell more products.

• As our new VP of Internet Marketing, Steve Ashley will show you how to use our new maChatterbox social network to prospect, recruit, and sell products. He will use a live example of people who have jumped Pin Levels doing exactly this. He will show you the new features of maChatterbox, the direction it is going, and how it will surpass Facebook and MySpace this year. He will show you what will happen with the room selections and how you will be able to sell products out of the different rooms!

• Steve Ashley will be showing you the other half of the Portal University major. Loren presents the shopping part and Steve will discuss the Portal marketing aspect of it. Just like ma brands on the Portal, SEO directs people looking for what we have straight to the site, and they trickle down to you. Utilizing similar technology, we are now launching a program where you can promote and market your own site! Steve will be teaching programs provided by the company like Google AdWords, but also marketing strategies that you can employ personally to make your own Portal become a magnet to customers.

• Phil Guido will team up with Steve Ashley to teach how to use One-to-One Marketing with your site, how to increase BV on the site, how to increase sales, and how to effectively market your site to multiply the customers and sales. Phil and Sue's Portal did $285,000 in sales last year. Imagine if you did that and duplicated that in your group. The proof is in the pudding!

• Next, Marc Ashley will enthrall you with all the new Portal and Internet improvements, additions, bells and whistles, and accomplishments. We have taken a quantum leap in this area. He will demonstrate the new search engines, the new partnership not only with Google, but with Microsoft, to make it scream. Yes, Microsoft will be there to announce the partnership. We are on the verge of not only having more products than Amazon, but better search capabilities with better recommendations and comparative shopping.

• You will learn about the power of the Digital Powerline and how to benefit from viral marketing to all your customers and prospects. Discover how you can use this revolutionary new tool to dramatically increase recruiting and sales. You will see how the ads link to the Universal Shopping Cart on the Portal to translate into more sales and how much more likely a sale is when someone gets the online version and can click to buy.

• We will unveil the Digital Newsstand where people can get their favorite publications online, and we'll show how it drives traffic to the site and how it is linked to the Portal. Every time someone clicks on an advertisement, it sends them to YOUR Portal to buy that product if you sold the subscription. When someone reads a digital magazine, there is a high probability that they click on ads or content they like and it goes directly to the Portal. It sells the products for you! Learn how it works and how to use it to grow your business.

• Dennis Franks will present a powerful perspective on where Market America is in the evolution of the industry from a historical point of view, along with a reality check on our model, the One-to-One Marketing engine, and why we are about to experience incredible growth for years to come. He will substantiate it with facts, reason and logic. This is a presentation your new people won't want to miss. It was a hit in Taiwan and at the ULT!

• Then, during one of the most popular presentations, we will explain how ma is ahead of the curve with breakthrough, revolutionary new product releases to be unveiled by Marty Weissman and Tanya Smith. Sorry, I wish I could tell you more, but I am prohibited from letting the cat out of the bag. You just have to be there!

• Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Blumenfeld, and our Clinical Faculty for nutraMetrix® is back for our Doctor's Panel segment, to discuss the clinical research, nutraMetrix program, new advances, Gene SNP™, the coming of electronic medical records, and all we are doing to stay at the forefront of science and medicine as we work together to change the face of health care one patient at a time. Learn why nutraMetrix is the fastest growing major in our business and how you can take advantage of it.

• Learn about the merger of the NMTSS, Sales Team, and Training — in addition to how we are taking the ma University to a new level on the road. Meet Dean Dennis Franks and the dean of each university major and their teams. Learn what their plans are for 2009 and how you can use the university recruiting strategy to more than double the size of your business without doing them all yourself. Learn how to use the university strategy to recruit!

• The NMTSS has been totally reorganized and revitalized with a new plan, new regions, new programs and new rules. Kevin Buckman is taking it into the field with his team. He is working directly with Dennis Franks to implement the university major recruiting program in each area. He has regional directors that are the top earners working with him to set up 90-Day Fast Track teams in every region. This will blow your mind. See how you will benefit and how to get on board.

• Kevin Buckman will teach how to use the Preferred Customer incentive and point program to increase sales. He will introduce and launch the apprentice program where Preferred Customers can earn their way into the business.

• Learn about the new streams of revenue from advertising and international Internet sales and the bonus pool that will give you another income stream and even bigger checks. Learn how you and your team will earn money for being online, making the Portal the home page, and getting your customers online. That's right, you will be paid for being online in the binary system. This new program will rock the country.

• And you won't want to miss this — we have a plan that we will hit as a team to start paying customers to shop on your Portal this year. We'll use teamwork to hit the goal together, and then it starts. We are building the bonus pool as we speak — right now. We pay customers ma dollars. Market America dollars are like cash because you can spend them on anything through the Portal — from the Mall Without Walls™ or any of our thousands of Partner Stores. That covers everything and anything someone could want to buy, so essentially they are the same as cash. Imagine the effect of that in today's economy. Imagine what that will do to your sales growth. I am pregnant again with this baby — and it is going to be a beauty! It is important for you to know what needs to be done first for it to begin, so stay tuned. It will happen this year.

• The next frontier for me and the business is creating the ultimate customer experience — the ultimate shopping experience. I will define the plan and the landscape for you. It begins with addictive functionality of the Portal, a product search, recommendations, and comparative shopping. It is so good that you can't live without it. Add in a ma UFO or Customer Manager being a personal shopping guide and you have the most pleasant experience found anywhere on the Internet. It's addictive — like a cell phone becomes a lifeline, a blackberry becomes a crackberry, Google is now a verb that means search and find, and the Internet becomes a way of life. We push through alerts — the best buys, offers and deals to the customer based on what they want or are interested in. No longer do you need to even look, we bring the deals directly to the customers. Combine that with the incentives of being paid to be online and making the ma Portal your home page, and we actually pay customers to shop. Insane! Revolutionary? You are right. Be there to learn about it from me.

• The Motives® renaissance is here. A new, incredible, top-drawer product line with new packaging and a fresh new look. Better colors, better customization, better products for application, nationally renowned makeup artist training, new training program and trainers, a new field training team headed by Laura Laire, a new field leadership team, new hands-on leadership by Loren Ridinger, national branding, advertising, publicity, and promotions. It is fabulous! It is absolutely the best program, system and line out there. It is getting national recognition. Be there for the launch — you have to see it to believe it. We customize a look for a client that they can duplicate.

• Learn all about how we are increasing IBV together, as well as our advertising revenue program, and the bonus pool we are building to pay you with!

• Once again, Elizabeth Weber and her team demonstrate why now is the right time and the right place to make it happen. They will speak passionately on how to build Fast Track teams and maximize results to hit Pin Levels fast.

• As always, we have breakout seminars with the experts addressing areas of specialization that you are interested in.

• I am going to unveil a new program that is as powerful as the NMTSS. Most of you know that the NMTSS is the best system out there — building from event to event is extremely powerful and the training grows your business while providing stability. But we can double the effect by having a systematic curriculum of audio learning and programming.

Let me teach you how I programmed my brain for success and leveraged growth and duplication to create success just like the NMTSS does. Imagine the NMTSS times two in your business. We are including the entire downloadable audio training and motivational program as part of the SubKit so that everyone has it. We are providing a fool-proof method to download and transfer to a CD or iPod. That takes the excuse away for not getting the CDs. We even offer preloaded iPods and chips for Voitel® phones.

I will show you the curriculum, how to get your people to follow it, and how you monitor it. It is as fundamental as attitude and knowledge — the first step of the Basic 5. Let me teach you how to do it and it will change your business forever. I haven't been this excited since I introduced the Basic 5 and the NMTSS. This will make you and your group into hopeless successes. Just let me climb into that pill and you take me. Let me get into your head at World Conference. You will not be the same!

Now, as if that weren't enough, there is more that sets this World Conference apart from all the other national conferences and conventions. I have never seen so much come together at once in the way of technology, systems and new releases. My vision and what I have been preaching is becoming a reality before your eyes. So make sure you are there and your eyes are open, or else you might miss the rest!

• There's a very good chance that the Governor of Florida, Charlie Crist, who has often been mentioned as a future presidential or vice presidential candidate, will speak on entrepreneurism as the solution to our economic woes and celebrate Market America's leading role in this movement.

• To celebrate the launch of the maMyWorld music/entertainment Portal and the Market America Latino/Hispanic opportunity, we are close to finalizing a major concert for the night after the general sessions. This would support the charity ALAS for its commitment to saving children in underdeveloped countries through nutrition and building schools — an organization sponsored by major Latino artists. This event would bring legendary 17-time Grammy-winner Alejandro Sanz, the magic voice and hips of Shakira, the Latin rock star Paulina and others to our stage to perform during a promotion for both ALAS and Market America.

Also, we are in final discussions with Jennifer Lopez to appear and perform for ma and her children's hospital foundation. It is all being finalized as we speak. It will be widely covered by the media and it will be over the top, taking things to a new level. In between sessions, during lunch, and at the networking social, we will have emerging artists being debuted on maMyWorld. We hear that Dennis Franks and Second Look will be on stage too!

What can I say — besides the media exposure, traffic to the site, recruiting power and supporting great causes — we are going to have FUN. This will be an incredible time.

• That will lead into a Spanish opportunity presentation on Saturday night with celebrities and national figures there. Everyone should be networking and getting referrals to get Spanish-speaking prospects from the Miami area, especially since it has a huge Latino/Hispanic population.

The bottom line is that I have never been more excited, because it just seems like our time has come — the timing is right and all the pieces of the puzzle are coming together at once to make the dream and vision a living reality for every UFO and customer this year. It will be monumental! It will be historic and you will want to be there with a record number of people for yourself. Once World Conference is over, it's over — you have to play catch-up and then wait for 2009 Convention in August for another opportunity to make a quantum leap. So let's make it happen. I'll see you in sunny Miami February 4-7.

Keep growing!! I believe in you!

JR Ridinger

1/09/2009

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New Year, New Goals

It's hard to believe that 2009 is here! I'm sure it will fly by just like 2008 did. Of course, with every year comes new adventures, new goals and new challenges. Personally, my new adventure in 2009 is that I am getting married! I am very excited about it but it certainly brings new goals and challenges! My primary goals as I plan for my wedding are to take care of myself and maintain my sanity. There are a few Market America products that I've come to rely on to reach my goals:

  1. Bliss Anti-Stress Formula - This is one of my favorite products. Bliss helps me stay calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations. Even my fiance and some of his friends have started taking Bliss! It will be a critical element over the next 9 months until my wedding.

  2. Prime Dreamz - Everyone that I work with knows that I am a huge fan of Prime Dreamz. I've always had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep and now my mind races every night with to-do lists, daydreaming about my special day, you name it! Prime Dreamz helps me fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up ready to face the day.

  3. OPC-3 Beauty Blend - Need I say more? Beautiful hair, skin and nails are absolutely essential!!

  4. Advanced Level 90 - I will confess that when I am stressed (ok, even when I'm not), I crave sugar. I'm a sweets girl. However, I want to lose weight before my wedding and giving in to my sweet tooth isn't going to help me do that. Fortunately, Advanced Level 90 helps reduce sugar cravings and that is just what I need to help me stay on track.

So, that is what is in my bag of tricks to help me with my 2009 goals. How about you? Do you have goals that Market America products help you reach? I'd love to hear from you!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

Caring for our pet's teeth is probably one of the most overlooked aspects of their health. Maybe we've tried brushing their teeth and had a bad experience, maybe we just don't have the time or maybe we just didn't think it was necessary. After all, animals in the wild wouldn't check into the vet for a tooth cleaning, much less buy a toothbrush and toothpaste. According to the American Veterinary Medicine Association, nearly 85% of dogs and cats have periodontal disease. This, according to the American Animal Hospital Association, is due in part to the fact that nearly two thirds of all dogs and cats are not receiving proper dental care, recommended by most veterinarians. February has become National Pet Dental Health Month to remind us that it is important to take care of our pet's dental health.

Poor dental health in dogs and cats can cause bad breath, yellow-brown tartar build-up, receding or bleeding gums, pawing at the mouth, loss of appetite, excessive drooling and changes in eating habits.

Actually taking care of your pet's dental health can be a challenge for some pet owners and their pets. For starters, knowing where your pet sticks their snout can be enough to want to stay away form the inside of their mouth. But even if you don't mind sticking your hand around in there, many dogs and cats, do not like to have the inside of their mouth touched.

There are a few things you can do to make the experience a little more comfortable for your pet. Try massaging the outside of their snout so they'll get used to the idea of being petted and they won't perceive you messing with the inside of their mouth as an awkward or uncomfortable experience. Next try squeezing a little pet toothpaste (under no circumstances should you use human toothpaste) on your finger and rubbing it along their teeth and gums. After they get used to this, introduce a pet toothbrush (don't use a human toothbrush, it is not designed for a dog or cat's mouth). There are even finger brushes available that you can purchase if your pet does not like a regular pet toothbrush.

Check out petfooddirect.com for a variety of dental products from pet toothbrushes and toothpastes to dental treats designed to keep your pet’s teeth clean and their breath smelling fresh.

Proper dental care goes further than just maintaining your pet's dental health. It is very important that you take your pet to the vet on a regular basis. They will inspect their teeth and gums and advise you on when to have them cleaned. How often will vary and depend on what they eat and how well you take care of their teeth in between vet visits.

If you're not already feeding your pet a multivitamin, you should definitely start them on PetHealth™ Multivitamin Formula for Dogs and PetHealth™ Multivitamin Formula for Cats. The PetHealth Multivitamin Formulas contain key vitamins and minerals to promote healthy gums and teeth. For your dogs, you may want to give them PetHealth™ Cardiovascular Formula for Dogs, coenzyme Q10 has been found to be very effective at promoting healthy gums and supporting overall dental health. PetHealth, Only the best for your best friend!

1/08/2009

Probiotics – The best alternative medicine for children

Probiotics are live microbial organisms that are naturally present in the digestive tract and contribute to the health and balance of the intestinal tract. Probiotics are considered beneficial and are sometimes referred to as "friendly" bacteria, which when ingested act to maintain a healthy intestinal tract. Some of the ways they are thought to promote health include suppressing the growth of potentially unwanted bacteria, improving immune function and enhancing the protective barrier of the digestive tract.

There are over 400 species of microorganisms in the human digestive tract, including Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. A number of medical, diet, and lifestyle factors are believed to disturb the balance in the colon. Eating habits, chlorinated drinking water, environmental toxins, inadequate dietary fiber, stress and the use of antibiotics in food production as well as in medical treatments can cause stress in the gastrointestinal tract by destroying good bacteria and allowing undesirable bacteria to multiply. When the ratio of good bacteria to bad is lowered, problems begin to arise such as excessive gas, bloating, constipation, and poor absorption of nutrients. By supplementing your child’s diet with probiotics, healthy intestinal flora is restored which promotes a healthy immune system in your child.

Check out this article on CNNHealth.com about Probiotics. According to Dr. Adam Rindfleisch, a University of Wisconsin family doctor who specializes in integrating traditional Western medicine with alternative medicine, probiotics have been shown to help babies and children with diarrhea. He also mentions in the article that probiotics are incredibly safe.

Consider adding probiotics to your child's diet to help improve immune function and enhance the protective barrier of the digestive tract. Your child's tummy will thank you!

Snap Disinfectant Cleaner Kills MRSA

MRSA has been in the news for the past two years, with outbreaks in hospitals, gyms and schools. MRSA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a constantly-adapting bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics including methicillin, penicillin, amoxicillin, oxacillin and others. MRSA is spread by contact, either with an infected person or by touching objects that have the bacteria on them. MRSA outbreaks are most common in hospitals, nursing homes and health care centers, amongst people with weakened immune systems. The rates of MRSA infection are rapidly rising in hospitals around the world, causing nearly 60% of staph infections in U.S. hospitals, especially in intensive care units.

MRSA is most often found as a skin infection like a boil or abscess and is commonly mistaken for a spider bite. For more information on MRSA, check out WebMD, they have a comprehensive overview of MRSA, what causes it, how it’s spread and what symptoms to look for.

Snap™ Disinfectant Cleaner has been proven (EPA Reg. No. 1839-95-68709) to kill the MRSA bacteria. Snap Disinfectant Cleaner is a phosphate-free formulation designed to provide effective cleaning, deodorization and disinfection anywhere from hospitals to nursing homes and schools to your bathroom. It can be used wherever controlling the hazard of cross-contamination is of prime importance. Snap Disinfectant Cleaner is versatile and can be used in a variety of cleaning situations. It can even be added to your other favorite Snap products like Snap All-Purpose Natural Concentrate, Snap Heavy-Duty Concentrate or Snap Laundry Detergent to make them anti-bacterial. Make sure to dilute Snap Disinfectant Cleaner based on the dilution ratios found on the label. Make household disinfecting a SNAP with Snap Disinfectant Cleaner.


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1/07/2009

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New Research on Grape Seed Extract!

Hey all,

Happy New Year! I was really excited to read this fascinating new study on grape seed extract. This new study published in Clinical Cancer Research explores the link between grape seed extract and apoptosis in leukemia. To read the news article on this study, click here.

Here's to a happy and healthy 2009!

ma World Conference

Dear all ma friends:

ma World Conference is coming soon! Are you ready to enjoy and experience the best opportunity to learn and charge up your knowledge at this spectacular weekend event, Feb 5-7th?

Be sure to stay where all the action is at our host hotel, the Hilton Miami (305-374-0000). You can also make reservations within the AA Arena area: Marriott Biscayne Bay (305-374-3900) and Courtyard Marriott Miami Downtown (305-374-3000); there are also options near the airport: Hyatt Summerfield Suites (305-269-1922); Courtyard Miami Airport South (305-642-8200) and Marriott Miami Airport (305-649-5000).

Bring your friends and new members of your sales organization to attend this great event. It’s the best way to learn the business from corporate speakers and field leaders. If you have never been, this is your chance to jumpstart your business and find out what ma is all about!Cannot wait to see you all at Miami!

Event Department

1/05/2009

Motives by Loren Ridinger in Life & Style

Be sure to check out the January 12th issue of Life & Style Weekly. There is a "Get Glam" by Loren Ridinger beauty kit available as part of the magazine's monthly giveaway with a series of great Motives products. You can also enter to win online at Life & Style's website.

Life & Style has a subscription base of nearly 700,000, is geared towards lifestyle trends and aims to help readers incorporate celebrity beauty, clothing and body trends into their own lifestyle.

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