Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

FIGHT FOR THE LIFESTYLE!

Mr. Andre Vaughn
A must watch ~great success story for any Company

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MONDAY

THE LEADERSHIP CALL
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TUESDAY

THE 90 FOR LIFE™ FORUM
If you are serious about your health and getting the best benefit from your supplements, join RN Joanne Conaway as she continues her series on the importance of “90 for Life”. Why are these basic nutrients so important for optimal health? And what makes the Youngevity line of supplements unique and superior?
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THE HEALTHY START SYSTEM WEBINAR
Youngevity has hundreds of products, but a simple system surrounding the Healthy Start Pack to handle most nutritional supplement needs. Join SVCMD’s Todd Smith and Blake Graham on this live webinar to learn more about getting makes Youngevity unique and how to point your reps, distributors, and customers towards the products they need. To join on-line, go to www.90forlifewebinars.com
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THE HEALTHY BODY CHALLENGE CALL
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THE BASIC TRAINING CALL
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Friday, April 26, 2013

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

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.......is the only industry that allows common people to earn millions with a minimal investment and zero overhead, coupled with total time freedom and the joy of global travel. There are three magic words that worked for all of us who have made it to the pinnacle and they’ll work for you: ‘Just don’t quit.” - Mark Yarnell

Do something every day to reach your goals and dreams.

You can start your own business with Youngevity for as little as $10.00! We will do most of the work to help you get started fast!

Youngevity is now listed as #96 in the TOP 100 BEST DIRECT SALES companies in the World! We went from $20 million to $70 million in 2012 and every month in 2013 we are shattering all records.

Watch for us in Success From Home Magazine. Youngevity will be THE FEATURED company world wide, cover to cover. You can find this magazine in book stores and where all fine magazines are sold.

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Sr Executive Marketing Director|Youngevity

Monday, April 22, 2013

Dear Valued Investor,

We are excited to issue today the following press release titled “Dr. Joel Wallach’s Selenium Research Continues to Benefit Many”. The research of Youngevity® founder, Dr. Joel D. Wallach, BS, DVM, ND, on Selenium continues to be at the forefront of health and prevention with the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rule requiring the addition of selenium to the list of required nutrients for infant formula products.

DR. JOEL WALLACH on curing CYSTIC FIBROSIS using the trace mineral SELENIUM

As per the FDA document, selenium is an essential nutrient for infants, and formula often serves as a sole source of nutrition for infants. Selenium will be the 30th mandatory nutrient required in infant formula. Selenium is an essential trace element for humans that functions largely through an association with proteins known as selenoproteins. The known biological functions of selenium include defense against oxidative stress, regulation of thyroid hormone action, and regulation of the oxidation/reduction status of vitamin C and other molecules.

Dr. Joel Wallach has been at the front line of Selenium research for nearly 40 years. In 2003, along with Youngevity®, Dr. Wallach successfully petitioned the FDA to establish a Qualified Health Claim for selenium adding that it “may reduce the risk of certain cancers” to labels of dietary supplements containing Selenium. Today, Dr. Wallach is renowned for his groundbreaking research on the health benefits of selenium and other minerals.

We are looking forward to sharing more positive news with each of you as the year unfolds. We are stewards of our shareholders’ investments and take that responsibility very seriously.

Thank you,

John Zervas
Investor Relations
AL International, Inc
Stock Symbol: JCOF
1-800-982-3189 x6509

DR JOEL WALLACH: How Minerals Could Save Your Life

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Mind games: Anxiety’s mental and physical toll

02/16/2013 | By melissas

I hear it all the time: “You worry too much.” Trust me, I know. Since high school (and probably even before that), I have been a class act worry-wort. It’s something I’ve come to perfect with lots and lots of practice, but not necessarily on purpose. I don’t make it a goal to think about things I can’t control every single day, it just comes naturally. The crazy thing is for me, I know that these are things I cannot change. I consider myself to be a relatively bright, rational person, however, these thoughts are often stronger than rationale and I get sucked into their black hole. This worrying has revealed to me that I am: a) a terrible liar, and b) a great actress. Meaning, if I don’t want you to know that something is bothering me, you will never know. If I don’t mind that you know, it is written all over my face.

I’ve never considered myself to have an anxiety disorder of any sort (possible denial), I simply insist that I just care too much. I do know individuals who do have anxiety issues and are on treatment for them; there are many ways to cope and deal with them depending on the severity. It can manifest and hijack itself into thoughts over the most basic or the most extreme of circumstances: an upcoming test, a social confrontation, a misplaced phone, a life change. There are also a wide range of anxieties, from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). My list of worries waxes and wanes depending on the day, circumstance, upcoming events, etc. Some things are ridiculous and worried to death in my head, and others not so much. But, there you have it. While I understand my worries and can assess and cope with them, others have a greater deal of difficulty.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults age 18 and older. That is roughly 18 percent of the U.S. population. These disorders can come in all shapes and sizes and have a magnitude of mind and body effects.

This is a range of anxiety disorders on the ADAA website:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) — People with GAD often exaggerate worry about money, health, family, work or other issues. They are overly concerned and worry excessively about a variety of everyday problems, often expecting the worst even when there is no need for concern. This is diagnosed when these sypmtoms are present for at least 6 months.

GAD affects 6.8 million adults (3.1 percent of the U.S. population). Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — People with OCD suffer from unwanted and intrusive thoughts that they can’t seem to get out of their heads (obsessions), often compelling them to repeatedly perform ritualistic behaviors and routines (compulsions) to try and ease their anxiety.

OCD affects 2.2 million (1 percent of the population). Equally common among men and women. Hoarding is a component of OCD.

Panic Disorder – Panic disorder is diagnosed in people who experience spontaneous seemingly out-of-the-blue panic attacks and are preoccupied with the fear of a recurring attack. Panic attacks occur unexpectedly, sometimes even during sleep.

Panic disorder affects 6 million (2.7 percent of the population). Women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Very high comorbidity (two or more coexisting medical conditions or disease processes that are additional to an initial diagnosis) rate with major depression.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — PTSD is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. People with PTSD continue to be severely depressed and anxious for months or even years following the event.

PTSD affects 7.7 million (3.5 percent of the population). Women are more likely to be affected than men.

Social Anxiety Disorder – It’s the extreme fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations: Social anxiety disorder can wreak havoc on the lives of those who suffer from it. This disorder is not simply shyness that has been inappropriately medicalized.

Social Anxiety Disorder affects 15 million (6.8 percent of the population). Equally common among men and women, typically beginning around age 13.

Specific Phobias – People who experience these seemingly excessive and unreasonable fears in the presence of or in anticipation of a specific object, place, or situation have a specific phobia. The fear may not make any sense, but they feel powerless to stop it.

Specific Phobias affect 19 million (8.7 percent of the population). Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Anxiety disorders can wreak havoc not only on the brain, but can also present in physical manifestations as well. Involuntary and unwanted, these uncontrollable effects can include: sleep disorders (insomnia), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, substance abuse, chronic pain, stress (which can be devastating to the mind and body in other ways), and eating disorders. And that’s just the tip of the ice berg.

To cope with worry and anxiety disorders, there are many methods and resources that may work. It’s finding out what works for you. Seeking help may be a big step for some, but if it can have beneficial long-term effects, it’s in your overall physical and mental well-being to do so.

Therapy. Personally, I have done a few things that have really helped. One of the greatest things I did for me was talk with a therapist. Honestly. Some of the people in my life didn’t agree with it, but I found it immensely helpful and healing, and discovered more about myself. The key is finding the right therapist. I haven’t gone to therapy for a long time now, but it did help when I needed it.

Exercise. Need another reason to work out? Here it is. I can sincerely say I am a much more balanced, mentally-at-ease person when I consistently work out. It releases stress and gives me those endorphins that I absolutely love. A hard work out always makes the world seem easier to deal with.

Meditation. I have never been good at this. It works wonders for some people, and may even be beneficial to me. I just seem to find different outlets to help. Relaxation techniques and yoga can calm the mind as well. Listening to music can also be meditative.

Eat well. Bottom line. Anxiety can lead to under eating, overeating, cravings, and binge eating. Eating healthy and well helps maintian the body and prevent additional physical manifestations.

Additional methods may include limiting caffeine intake (I’m going to go ahead and veto that one for me), joining a support group, talking with family and friends, adequate sleep, and learning what triggers the anxiety. The first step if something is bothering you enough is to talk with a doctor.

We all have our worries, whether it’s test anxiety, income, a loved one, or hoping your dog didn’t eat another pair of your underwear. While some matters may seem simple, others may have a hard time grasping and coping with them. There’s nothing shameful about it. Don’t minimize another’s worries and issues, reasonable or not, but don’t let your own run your life if you can help it.

I should probably take my own advice about this, but first I’m going to worry about getting this post edited, adjusted, and published on time while I drink another cup of coffee.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Here’s an overview of the Youngevity Compensation Plan Ranks

	JUNIOR INDEPENDENT MARKETING DIRECTOR (JR IMD) You’ll join the organization as a Jr. Independent Marketing Director and be eligible for up to Level 2 commissions. To do this: Submit your Associate Distributor Application and $10 registration fee to Youngevity. Be active with 50 PQV (Personal Qualifying Volume) during the eligibility period of one calendar month.
	INDEPENDENT MARKETING DIRECTOR (IMD) Independent Marketing Directors are eligible for up to Level 3 commissions. To advance to this level, you must: Be active with 100 PQV in one calendar month.
	REGIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (RMD) You advance to become a Regional Marketing Director when you have enrolled 3 individuals who each placed orders with at least 50BV and you are active with 150BV.
	EXECUTIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR (EMD) You advance to become an Executive Marketing Director when you have enrolled 3 individuals who each placed orders with at least 100BV and you are active with 200BV and you have 1000BV in Group Volume on your first 3 levels. (Group Volume is the combined BV from associates on Level 1 + Level 2 + Level 3)
	SENIOR EXECUTIVE MARKETING DIRECTOR (SEMD) You advance to become a Senior Executive Marketing Director when you have 3 individuals who you’ve helped to become Regional Marketing Directors and each has placed orders with at least 150BV. You are also active with 250BV and you have 5400BV in Group Volume on your first 3 levels. (Group Volume is the combined BV from associates on Level 1 + Level 2 + Level 3). A Senior Executive Marketing Director gains access to 6 Levels within their organization. That means that you will earn the indicated percentage up to 6 levels deep. As an added bonus, you will also earn a 2% Leadership bonus beginning with Level 7 until 6 Generations of Senior Executive Marketing Directors are found. There is also a $300 Silver Mercedes Car Bonus (paid Monthly) that is awarded to SEMDs who have enrolled 12 Qualified Independent Marketing Directors (IMDs). (An IMD is someone who has 100BV.)

SEMDs are eligible for up to Level 6 commissions plus a 2% Leadership Bonus. To qualify, you must:

Be active with 250 PQV during one calendar month
Help three of your team members become active Regional Marketing Directors
Have a least 5400GQV (Group Qualifying Volume) in Levels 1 – 3

VICE PRESIDENTIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (VPMD)

Now that you know what it takes to become an SEMD, it is time to take the next step and advance to becoming a Vice Presidential Marketing Director (VPMD). You will advance to become a VPMD when you help three of your Executive Marketing Directors (EMDs) become Senior Executive Marketing Directors (SEMDs). This means that as your team begins to enjoy success, you are able to advance your business as well. Your business will only grow when you help those around you achieve success!

As a VPMD, you still have access to 6 Levels of payout, plus you receive the 2% Leadership Bonus, and you now receive the Silver Mercedes Car Bonus in the amount of $600. That’s right, you will be driving a brand new car!

VPMDs are eligible to earn:

Up to Level 6 commissions
A 2% Leadership Bonus
A Silver Mercedes Car Bonus of $600 Monthly

PRESIDENTIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR (PMD)

Presidential Marketing Director is the easiest rank to achieve if you have learned how to become a VPMD. Because to advance from VPMD to PMD, all you have to do is help two more of your leaders become Senior Executive Marketing Directors (SEMDs). When you do that, you will advance from a VPMD to a PMD.

As a Presidential Marketing Director, you have now gained access to Level 7 for payout and your monthly Silver Mercedes Car Bonus has grown to $800 in addition to the 7 levels of Unilevel Commissions and the 2% Infinity Bonus!

The next step is the Vice Chairman Marketing Director (VCMD), and at this point you are well on your way to achieving exceptional success!

PMDs are eligible to earn:

Bonuses up to Level 7 commissions
A 2% Leadership Bonus
A Silver Mercedes Car Bonus of $800

VICE CHAIRMAN MARKETING DIRECTOR

To advance from Presidential Marketing Director to Vice Chairman Marketing Director, you just have to add 1 more Senior Executive Marketing Director (SEMD) leg to your organization. You have already demonstrated that you know how to build SEMDs, so go back to your organization and help one more of your Leaders grow to SEMD. Once you have at least 6 SEMD legs, and have met the other minimum requirements, you will become a Vice Chairman Marketing Director!!!

As a Vice Chairman Marketing Director, you have gained access to Level 8 commissions in your organization and your Silver Mercedes Car Bonus has exploded to $1000 per month! At this point, you should be working your Youngevity business full-time, and beginning to pursue your dreams! That Car Bonus should go a long way to purchasing the car of your dreams!

As a Vice Chairman Marketing Director, you’re eligible to earn:

Up to Level 8 commissions
A 2% Leadership Bonus
A Silver Mercedes Car Bonus of $1000 Monthly

SENIOR VICE CHAIRMAN MARKETING DIRECTOR (SVCMD) – TOP RANK… THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS!

Senior Vice Chairman Marketing Directors have truly reached the top of the compensation plan. To get to this Rank, just take what you already know and apply it one more time! That’s right—show your organization that you can help anyone become an SEMD by selecting three more of your best Leaders and helping them become SEMDs. Once you have at least 9 SEMD legs and have met the other minimum requirements, you’ll become a Senior Vice Chairman Marketing Director!

As a a Senior Vice Chairman Marketing Director, your monthly earnings will include:

Access to 8 Levels of Commissions
A 2% Leadership Bonus
Access to the Global Revenue Sharing Bonus (1/2 of 1 percent of global net commissionable revenue)

You may think this is it! But there is much, much more!
Youngevity’s incredible Compensation Plan offers a Quick Start Bonus, a Fast Start Bonus on CEO Packs, Reactivation Bonuses, and even a Dream Car Bonus! There is NO LIMIT to the success you can achieve!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

David Pitcock - April 21 2012 - Mindweaving Event.mp4

http://youtu.be/Ld1LZx97Xj0

GREAT TRAINING TOOL:

Bob Pitcock, VPMD (Vice Presidential Marketing Director) @ Youngevity

Thursday, April 11, 2013

ADVANCED TRAINING / INTERNET PROSPECTING w/LinkedIn
" Shooting Fish In A Barrel With A Shotgun! "

ADVANCED TRAINING
INTERNET PROSPECTING

Using LinkedIn Business Site

This is only ONE tool in your prospecting arsenal &

show only comprise 20% of your prospecting efforts!

" Shooting Fish In a Barrell With A Shotgun !"

October 2011

In This Issue

PROSPECTING ON LINE

Quick Links

www.LinkedIn.com

Contact Us

Keith L Ward

Marketing Consultant
985.377.8959

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NATIONAL TEAM,

CAVEATS

Please consult with your upline

prior to implementing this or any advanced strategy.

YOUR WARM MARKET SHOULD BE COMPLETELY EXHAUSTED BEFORE CONDUCTING INTERNET PROSPECTING.

Internet prospecting is but one method of prospecting new business associates.

Research involving Internet Prospecting should NOT CONFLICT with your M.M.T. (Money Making Time / 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)

**************************************************************************

*YOUR SINGULAR GOAL - NAMES & #s*

A) Log in to www.linkedIn.com or your personal site (http://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlward)

2) Go to PROFILE,

3) Then start your research of prospects in those cities & states that you are targeting, page by page.

4) Upon locating someone in your desired area,click on their photo / name

5) Add them as an associate by clicking "INVITE TO MY NETWORK"

6) Scroll their page to determine whether there is a telephone #...

7) Communicate with that prospect by sending a "LinkedIn e-mail"

Example -

SUBJECT: (Create a subject that appeals to you) EXPANSION IN YOUR AREA

"Natalie,

Hello !

I have been commissioned by my company to spearhead our expansion into your area.

We are seeking business referrals and business associates.

.Can you call me @ ____(your #)______ or send a number & best time where you can be reached for 2-3 minutes".

8) You must be willing to CALL & "INVITE" / set app't.w/prospect to the Youngevity Daily Blitz Call

or other method of STP (Showing The Plan).

9) When you CALL, be prepared to have a very well rehearsed "5-second Commercial"!

This is crucial to your success!!!

Example - "Hello Joe,you do not know me, but I saw your profile on (whatever site).

You are familiar with (whatever site,) I've been commissioned by my company to spearhead our expansion into your area..We're seeking business referrals and business associates.

Today or tomorrow, when might you have 15-20 minutes, over the phone, @ 1 PM EST, 4, 7 or 9:30 so that I can run our business idea past you?

10) Set appointment & get off the phone - UNLESS THEY HAVE TIME TO TALK IMMEDIATELY!

Then "EXPOSE & CLOSE".

11) There are over 150 million people listed on LinkedIn.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

* You can post "EVENTS" & "BLOGS" or create "GROUPS".

* NEVER discard your contacted prospects, but continue to periodically "FOLLOW UP & FOLLOW THROUGH" (check with them ever 3-6 months).

* IF OPENING NEW MARKETS, start your prospecting 1-2 weeks prior to the desired event in the desired area

* Don't "fall in love w/your prospects"...

* Most importantly, make sure that your "Rap Is On Tap!" & you represent Youngevity & yourself in an admirable manner.

* If you do a e-mail blast through LinkedIn, make it few & far in between...I find the personal touch, via a phone call, works best to establish rapport.

* You're not looking for friends, but biz associates.The more $$$ you make for them & w/them, the better friends you will become..

* I was sponsored in Youngevity by Katrina Fountain over another fantastic biz. networking sitewww.blackwomenconnect.com...over a 3 year period!

" Shooting Fish In a Barrell With A Shotgun !"

(REVISED) June 14, 2012

GO GLOBAL FROM HOME!

GO SEMD !

Sincerely,

Keith L. Ward,

Marketing Consultant.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Healthy Church Challenge Tackles Obesity Epidemic

By MICHAEL WADDELL

BlueCross/BlueShield of Tennessee’s second annual Healthy Church Challenge 100-day weight loss competition for churches in West Tennessee is set to get under way on Saturday, Feb. 2.

This year’s challenge is anticipated to include more than 50 local churches that will get the chance to compete for cash prizes to benefit their churches and health ministries.

“The idea for the Healthy Church Challenge came about from our foundation and company goal of impacting the health of the population in Tennessee,” said Calvin Anderson, senior vice president and chief of staff at Blue Cross. “Obesity is a lead driver of diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.”

This year’s grand prize will be a $5,000 certificate for fitness equipment and nutritional counseling, and there also will be an individual prize awarded to the person who loses the most weight overall. Last year, 458 men, women and children lost a total of 2,821 pounds. Full view Missionary Baptist Church in Bartlett won first place, which included a $5,000 gift certificate to the Sports Authority and nutritional counseling from Baptist Memorial Health Care.

The 2013 Healthy Church Challenge is part of a city- and state-wide effort for citizens to reduce weight and live healthier. Memphis and Shelby County rank in the bottom 10 percent of some studies as it relates to health, healthy eating, exercise, healthy living, life-altering disease management and prevention. The 100-day Healthy Church Challenge is designed to address the problems through area faith-based organizations and create a healthier place to live, work and play in Memphis, Shelby County and West Tennessee.

“Memphis is the focus city in the state for 2012 and 2013; however, we are looking to expand to additional cities after we analyze the findings and results of this initiative,” Anderson said.

Tennessee also ranks sixth in the nation for childhood obesity and receives an “F” on the national “Report Card: State Efforts to Control Childhood Obesity.” Roughly one-third of all school children in the Mid-South are overweight or obese, and as many as two-thirds of adult Tennesseans are considered obese or overweight.

Earlier this month the Tennessee Commissioner of Health Dr. John Dreyzehner and his health policy team visited Memphis and talked to a group at the University of Memphis about the overall lack of physical activity in the state and how sedentary lifestyles can negatively impact health.

“If you look at the rankings, it is the area that we are currently as a state, relative to other states, doing the worst. We are ranked 48th,” Dreyzehner said.

Anderson expects the 2013 Healthy Church Challenge to grow this year, with participation expected from an estimated 50 churches following 36 last year. The event is open to all churches in West Tennessee and limited to 100 participants per church.

A mandatory weigh-in will take place at the Family Life Center at 70 N. Bellevue Blvd. starting at 10 a.m. and will run until 4 p.m. Alternate weigh-ins will take place Feb. 4 through Feb. 8, and then there will be a variety of ongoing activities including regular workout sessions and weigh-ins until late May. The challenge will culminate with an Obesity Summit and awards presentation on June 1. The full schedule, as well as daily tips for healthier living, can be found on the Healthy Church Challenge Facebook page.

At Saturday’s opening event, a workout session will be led by Yusuf Boyd, founder of Memphis-based BIOMechaniks, a boutique health/wellness studio, athletic performance, and injury prevention/rehabilitation service in Germantown. A nutritionist from The Regional Medical Center at Memphis also will teach participants the basics for healthy eating.

There will also be giveaways and vendors to disseminate health care information and products.

Entertainment is scheduled to include national gospel recording artist Darrel Petties, pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Memphis.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

NEWEST TRAINING VIDEO
HOW TO BECOME A Regional Marketing Director (RMD) IN 7 DAYS
USING THE HEALTHY BODY CHALLENGE.
http://youtu.be/0c7x6E59JLY

Taking appointments for Youngevity parties!
Host a Mineral Make Up and/or Tasting party at your home this month!
If you haven't had a Youngevity party...you haven't had a party!

Youngevity is now listed as #96 in the TOP 100 BEST DIRECT SALES companies in the World!

Courtesy of SEMD (Sr.Marketing Director):