Residual Income

I've mentioned product several times, and will probably get "back" to it again. The product must be what "the masses" want or need. It must be a consumable (or something that "the masses" use over and over again). THAT is what brings in RESIDUAL income.

Let me "touch" on HOW a good product works as far as RESIDUAL INCOME. I write books. MANY people read books. My books are listed on just about every computer in the world and are in thousands of book stores; some are in a dozen or more languages.

A few years back I went to the hospital for three days for a complete check-up. While I was AT the hospital, my books were selling. When I got out of the hospital, I had earned seventeen thousand dollars!

BECAUSE, I had a PRODUCT that "the masses" buy and I was earning RESIDUAL INCOME; the income that goes on and on if I'm asleep, on vacation, just don't "feel" like working or in the hospital for a check-up.

This doesn't happen EVERY three days, mind you, or I'd go back in the hospital for a YEAR! But it happens when you have a PRODUCT that is good. It can happen to you with these TRAVEL products.

This "word of mouth" stuff truly works. By TELLING others about your travel business, they save money and they in turn will tell others. It actually can go on and on and ON, and YOU make a REP or RTA commission EACH TIME anyone you tell, those they tell, and those THEY tell. This is called...EXPONENTIAL GROWTH. (which we will talk about more later)

~Pete Billac, "Shoot for the Stars"

Who wouldn't LOVE to make some extra money while they are sleeping? With travel on the internet it can happen, and it does happen each and every day!

There's more to come about RESIDUAL INCOME in the coming posts...

Vacation as a Business?!?!?

What if I told you that you could stay at home, work part time, make some extra money (that always helps, doesn't it?), and take lots of vacations as a part of your business?


Would you jump up and down?

Would you think I was trying to pull your leg?

Would you believe me?

Would you dive in and give it all you got?


Seriously, that was what I thought when I first heard about this business. I was like, "What, I can take vacations, write them off on my taxes (always seek a tax professional when it comes to your taxes), and travel as an insider (get better rates, deals, and upgrades?" Tell me more...


What I love about this business is this...

1) I get PAID for the work that I do (it's up to me how much or how little)


2) I get TAX DEDUCTIONS (as a home based business I am entitled to several amazing tax benefits)


3) I TRAVEL as an INSIDER (which means hotels, resorts, airlines, cruises, etc. want to treat me "special" so I will tell my friends and family about them)

Do you know what that means to me and my family...it means that I am home when my kids get home from school, it means that we get to enjoy the benefits of vacationing more often and with better quality, it means that I can work around the schedule of MY family and not someone else's schedule. It's FREEDOM!


What could be better than that?


What are you waiting for?


I'm having fun with this and would love for you to join me...with this company they really do Turn Fun into Fortune!


Melissa

Mommies United Mega Launch Party - WELCOME!

Welcome Everyone to the Mel's World Travel Biz Blog!

I am so glad that you stopped by to visit and hang out for a bit. My name is Melissa Mashburn and I tend to hang out most of the time over in Mel's World with Melissa Mashburn, which is my personal ministry blog.

It is my goal in this post and with the Mommies United Mega Launch Party share with you a bit about all the great things that I have been blessed to be a part of when I started my own Home Based Travel Business.

This blog, Mels World Travel Biz, is a place for me to share my hopes & dreams with you and also help each and every one of you realize your dreams by working at home too!

Prize Package (Learn how to start your own Home Based Travel Business)
- a One on One Consultation on starting your own Home Based Travel Business
* Learn how to travel more & spend less!
* Learn how to write off your vacations ethically and morally!
* Learn how to be your own boss!
- a Fun & Travel Vacation Guide Magazine
- a Success from Home Magazine (all about starting your own Home Based Business)
- and DVD explaining the entire travel business plan
- package valued at "The sky is the limit"

I can't wait to get a chance to get to know each and every one of you!

Hey, if you get a minute stop and watch the video (it is only 4 minutes, I promise) in the post on March 6th ---> click this link --> (The Right Place at the Right Time).

Take some time and look around the blog for a bit. There is a ton of information here that could be helpful for you. I'd love to hear what you think!


Have a great day and enjoy the party!

The Big Deal

It's unthinkable that YTB was able to get the SAME "deal" as Barry Diller offers on the Internet. But it's TRUE! It took some smart thinking, maneuvering, action, perserverance and substantial money but NOT 5.1 billion dollars.

The YTB "booking engine" is similar to Mr. Diller's but YTB paid $30,000 down and $700 per month for a franchise booking engine from REZconnect. They then upgraded it with "a few million bucks" and can deliver it to YOU over your computer with the push of a few keys.

Yes, YTB has the SAME destinations and discounts on flights, cruises, and hotels. And YOU, as a YTB Referring Travel Agent/Affiliate (RTA), can begin earning a commission on anyone you "lead" to YOUR web site.

Most families spend about $4,000 on vacations each year. If just 10 families book their vacations on your website each year, you will earn between $1,500 and $4,000.

Plus, I'LL help you with your business, if you're willing to put forth effort, and ask for my help. I am always available, and my help is FREE. Just e-mail me for FREE information. Are you INTERESTED in finding out more?

~ Pete Billac, "Shoot for the Stars"

If you want to learn how to be a part of this amazing adventure just e-mail me (or click on it) at mashburntravel [at] bellsouth [dot] net. I am looking forward to showing you how to be a part of this Big Deal!

Melissa Mashburn

You CAN do it!

I've learned something very important that has completely changed my life, and I'd like to share it with you today. I can sum up this principle in just one simple sentence: Successful people don't sell opportunities, services or products - they sell themselves!

If you feel within you a bubbling passion to succeed, then you're already one step closer to truly achieving your financial and personal goals. The key to your success lies within you - it's just a matter of unlocking your personal talents and ambition.

A home-based opportunity that is truly worth its weight in gold is one that allows your personality and talent to shine through, and that's exactly the type of opportunity I've found! It's so unique and so lucrative (financially and personally) that I simply had to tell you about it.

I hope you know how much potential you have within you - and that you'll select the Web site below to turn that potential into measurable success! You're the only one who can pave the road to achieving your goals - and I know you can do it!

Check out our web site - Money4Vacation

Sincerely,
Matt & Melissa Mashburn

P.S. Everyone is in business for himself, for he is selling his services, labor or ideas. Until one realizes that this is true he will not take conscious charge of his life and will always be looking outside himself for guidance. (Sidney Madwed)

How You Can Do This

Many people NEED more money, and most people just do not HAVE millions, hundreds of thousands and maybe not even enough to start that lawn-care business I talked about earlier.

If you go to a bank to borrow money, you must HAVE money in order to BORROW money. With THIS business you don’t NEED a college diploma, not even a high school education, or ANY prior training. And you don’t NEED a lot of money.

You don’t NEED an office or helpers. You don’t NEED to drive your car to work. This is your OWN business that you work from HOME. In fact, you can work in your pajamas or sweats, naked even, unless you have neighbors or relatives who just “drop by”.

All you DO need is a telephone, a computer, access to the Internet, and put forth effort by TELLING others about it. Then you’ll need a little money for postage, telephone bills, and the Internet access fee. Peanuts! But, you know this; it takes SOME money to make money.

If you don’t have a computer, GET ONE! They’re cheap. If you don’t understand how to use the computer, it’s easy. I’M a computer “dunce”. I can send emails, find out the weather when I travel overseas (or from Texas to Minnesota), title and times for movies and look up info on Google.

That’s IT! With your computer, you can send a message or letter to thousands in minutes. I learned to do these things in ONE HOUR! Since my brain works from a different side that most of you who have even a degree of technical know-how, you can learn how to do it in a HALF hour!

PLUS, the “tax advantages” of owning your own home-based business MORE than makes up for what you have to spend. If you don’t know what they are, ask the person who gave you or sent you this book; THEY will know!

All you truly HAVE TO DO is to “find” at least 10 hours a week, LEARN about the business, and TELL others how to find your web site. If you spend fewer hours, you might earn a few dollars. If you spend more hours, you have a chance to make more.

I have NEVER seen a company, product, and a home-based business that has EVERYTHING! Don’t panic, I’ll tell you about it ALL in the chapters ahead.

~Written by Pete Billac, “Shoot for the Stars”

I want you to know that if you are even remotely interested you should contact me.

What do you have to loose? Really...what?

Let me show you how to travel more, spend less, and make money doing it!

I'm looking forward to hearing from you,
Melissa

Do You Love What You Do?

Let’s think on this one for a minute…

When I asked you that question did you hesitate?

Even for a minute?

Do you feel like you are doing what you were put on this earth to do?

What would it feel like if you were?

Seriously…what would it feel like?

Can you see yourself now? What about seeing yourself doing what you love to do?

What’s the difference?

Is it money?

Is it time? For yourself, your spouse, your kids…

Is it passion?

Can you honestly say that you are passionate about what you are doing?

Hear me on this…I am NOT talking about your family, raising kids, etc. I am strictly talking about your profession or source of income.

Now…switch gears with me here…

Picture yourself in a place where money was no object, time was no object, and you could do what you wanted. (Are you picturing it with me?)

What would you do?

Would you travel the world?

Would you put your kids in private school?

Would you quit your job and stay home full time?

Would you buy that “Dream House” you’ve had tucked away in the back of your head every since you were little?

Would you buy a new car?

Dream with me here for a minute…now, imagine all these dreams coming true. Would you be willing to spend some time NOW in order to make all those dreams happen? I know I would.

Take some time RIGHT NOW and start DREAMING. Start writing out those dreams that you have had hidden in your heart and have buried and lost over time. Dig them out, unpack them from your Hope Chest, and get excited!

If you do this you will begin to smile a little more, you will have some hope, and you will see that there is an opportunity out there waiting just for YOU!

Loving What I Do,
Melissa

Change Your Life in Only Minutes a Day

I'm going to ask you to this next part on faith alone. When you do, I believe you'll see amazing results. You're going to set goals like you've never done before. You may be saying to yourself, "Not that goal stuff again." Think about it. Since successful people talk about goal setting over-and-over, perhaps there's something to it. Look where they are and then look where you are. If you see them and wish you could change places, get out a pen and a piece of paper.

What you are about to read is probably different that anything you've ever been told about setting goals. Many of you who have heard the "goal speech" before, remember being told to set realistic and attainable goals. Unfortunately, that often keeps you from driving toward what you really want.

Ask yourself, "was landing on the moon a realistic goal?" "Was finding cures for polio and other diseases realistic?" How about skyscrapers, jets, submarines, Olympic Gold medals, or any other accomplishments? Were any of those, or thousands of other things that make your life better, realistic? Then, if you were to go for great success like those who accomplished the preceding did, why would you set a single "realistic" goal? Realistic is whatever you believe!

Open your mind. Set aside 20 minutes tonight before you go to bed. Take a few pieces of paper and a pen and write 101 of the most outrageous goals your mind can come up with. Don't concern yourself with any details. Just keep on writing. When you clear your mind and focus on what you want, you'll surprise yourself with what you come up with.

Keep the list handy and review it often. Whenever you are deciding whether or not to do something, take out the list, read it, and ask yourself, "Will doing this bring me closer to any of my goals?" Once you determine whether or not doing something will help you reach your goals, your decision becomes easier. Will taking that action keep you on-track or take you off-track.

The above is from the book, "If they say No, just say Next!" by John Fuhrman

What's stopping you from making your list right now?

What's stopping you from achieving every single one of the 101 Outrageous Goals on your list?

Chase the Dream and Enjoy the Journey,

Melissa

Welcome Friends of the Ultimate Blog Party!!!

Welcome Everyone to the Mel's World Travel Biz Blog! I am so glad that you stopped by to visit and hang out for a bit. My name is Melissa Mashburn and I tend to hang out most of the time over in Mel's World with Melissa Mashburn, which is my personal ministry blog.

It is my goal to stop and visit with you a bit and tell you all about the great things that I have been blessed to be a part of when I started my own Home Based Business. This blog, Mels World Travel Biz, is a place for me to share my hopes, dreams, and help each and every one of you realize your dreams by working at home too!

This week I will be giving away TWO prizes here on this site for the Ultimate Blog Party week...

Prize Package #1 -
- a One on One Consultation on starting your own Home Based Travel Business
* Learn how to travel more & spend less!
* Learn how to write off your vacations ethically and morally!
* Learn how to be your own boss!
- a Fun & Travel Vacation Guide Magazine
- a Success from Home Magazine (all about starting your own Home Based Business)
- and DVD explaining the entire travel business plan
- package valued at "The sky is the limit"

Prize Package #2 -
- $15 Starbuck's Card
- Fun/Travel Vacation Guide Magazine
- Success from Home Magazine

I can't wait to get a chance to get to know each and every one of you!

Hey, if you get a minute stop and watch the video (it is only 4 minutes, I promise) in the post before this (The Right Place at the Right Time). I'd love to hear what you think!

The Right Place at the Right Time

Stay The Course

Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. ~Joshua 1:7

To be intentional means working with purpose making every action count. Successful leaders are intentional. They know what they're doing and why they're doing it. To become more intentional, do the following:

1) Have a purpose worth living for: Willis R. Whitney, the first Director of General Electric's research laboratory, observed, "Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can."

2) Know your strengths and weaknesses: Playing to your strengths rekindles your passions and renews your energy.

3) Prioritize your responsibilities: Once you know the "why" of your life, it becomes much easier to figure out the "what" and "when".

4) Learn to say NO: You can't accomplish much without focus. If you try to do every good thin that comes your way, you won't excel at what you were made to do.

5) Commit yourself to long-term achievement: Most vicotires in life are achieved through small incremental wins sustained over time.

~John Maxwell - "The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player"

a J.O.B.

I am reading a GREAT little book right now called "Shoot for the Stars" by Pete Billac and I wanted to take a minute to share with you some great nuggets I found from my reading today.

A J.O.B.

I don't mean to "fault" those of you for having a job; most of the people int he world have a job and they are necessary for this world to survive. I just feel that what is termed "normal" is lacking.

We are taught to get an education, get a JOB, marry, have kids, bring them to adulthood, hopefully become a grandparent - then die!

That's the "normal" life cycle most people go through. But now there are OPTIONS and you can start on a part-time basis trying to be your own boss.

He goes on to say on the next couple of pages this...

I'm trying to help those of you who want to be your OWN boss, to become financially independent, to find a business that gives you the best CHANCE possible to reach that goal. This book will tell you HOW to do that.

I don't want you to get up early, DRIVE to your JOB in heavy traffic, and if you get sick or tired or just don't FEEL likeworking to HAVE to work. I want "mom" there when the kids get off from school; no relative or babysitter or nanny can do what mom does. And I want dad to spend time WITH his wife and kids; that's a HOME and not a house.

You see, your JOB pays what is termed LINEAR income; when YOU stop work, the MONEY stops. Let's look into the type of income I favor, and I'll tell you why. Let's find out the meaning of...RESIDUAL INCOME.

It's YOUR Life and YOUR future...what will you do with it?

YTB Retention Rate Chart

Check out this amazing chart on YTB's Retention Rate...

As many of you may already be aware of YTB is now showing the network marketing industry that their business model is what people have long been looking for, while most companies are experiencing Drop out rates of 97%, take a look at YTB's retention.

The following chart is the results of the numbers found on the SEC filings.

While other MLM’s are tagged for retention rates of 2%-3%, YTB has an astounding retention rate of 70%-74% over a three year period of time!

That’s absolutely ASTOUNDING for traditional business models let alone Network Marketing! Granted, the number of people who do drop out of the business rises year after year, which is due to attrition. (9088 for 2005, 20,635 for 2006, and 44,544 so far in 2007)

But to have THIS kind of percentage of people still working the business is just going to blow the lid off what some of the Anti-MLM’ers “think” about our model.