I have come across a "Real Business Opportunity" that I would like to share:
A quick bit about me before we get to the meat of the topic: When I was young I felt like I didn't belong in school, I was always going home and doing research on the internet on other topics like quantum physics and business, and my group of friends wasn't particularly 'positive'. I never had a lot of fun in highschool and couldn't really find a reason for getting an education. When I turned 18 I made several decisions, I removed myself from the group of friends I felt was holding me back, I decided that I did not want to have a job, that I wanted to have personal freedom (financially and spiritually). I got started in a Network Marketing business (that I am no longer a part of) and I in no way regret it. It propelled me into personal development and home based business research, I began educating myself in all areas of personal development from communicating with people, self-confidence, accelerated learning, spirituality etc... basically removing all of my fears and putting myself back in control of my life. I went through many courses from people like Bob Proctor, Tim Sales, T. Harv Eker, I read Napoleon Hill's: Think and Grow Rich, I watched 'The Secret' (weekly) as well as many other things. I came across Steve's site a few months ago and have nearly read every blog post. I recently experienced a huge spiritual shift and have grounded myself back in the physical, I am no longer afraid to walk up to someone and start a conversation (be it a stranger on the street or that girl at the bar), I feel confident in everything I do, I have improved my physical appearance and now work out and meditate daily. I have recently decided that it is time to take charge of my financial future so that I can continue growing spiritually. I plan to move somewhere warmer (it is -30C outside right now) and travel monthly by the middle of next year.
So now here I am, I have been researching tonnes of home based businesses over the past months looking for that one that I truly believe in. And have finally found something that I believe is for everyone. I believe it is that one because it was designed for that single mom with 3 jobs who has children at home. What this means is that even though I have the knowledge necessary to promote the opportunity and talk to people on the phone. Many people that I 'get into business with' will not have those skills. But in what I have found... no one needs them to be succesful, all of the telling/selling/explaining/closing is done for you! Read on to learn what I mean.
I recommend you 'go through the system'.. yes, even if you say you've seen it all, but so have I, and this is the first one that is... truly 'unique' in so many ways.. I'll spill a bit of the beans but I recommend you go through the website just to see 'why' it is different:
Platinum Travel Club If you don't want to read the whole post, then just go to the website first, you might want to read the rest of it after. I know it is a little long, but from my experience on this forum, the people around here like to know the facts. (the whole system should take no more than 30 minutes in total, 90% of the information is explained on the site)
The 2 main ways to make money are as follows:
1. Sales to other people, whether they want to do the business or just enjoy the vacation: Now there is something really interesting with this company, when you sign up you actually get a vacation! The vacation packages are valued at roughly 50% (or more) less than they would be if you were to purchase it from somewhere else. (and yes I have done comparison's on other vacation travel sites to check the prices). They are a 7 day/8 night vacation (some of them are all inclusive and some are cruises, others are resorts etc.)
This is important because the person actually has something that is 'real' that they can experience. (and besides, who doesn't go on a vacation at least once a year?). AND you don't have to sell just the 'opportunity' because of this. Instead you can simply sell the vacation packages. (Hey.. you don't have to sell to your family, but why not save them money on their next vacation instead? I have found it is much easier to approach the 'warm market' because of this, vacations are something that doesn't require a lot of explaining... you mostly just share the amazing experience you had in Hawaii.. or Spain... or Greece.. or on that Caribbean cruise... I mean come on, seriously, how difficult is it to explain to your family why they should buy those vitamins from you or purchase their cell phones or long distance from you... how fun is that?)
2. B2B:Their new product is one of a kind in the industry.... It is a B2B (business to business) system that they are just rolling out. The way it works is this: There are 'savings cards' that are unique to the individual (you), in which employers can give to their employees, OR to customers!! (like at a travel store and they hand them out with every purchase). These cards have a # and a website that you can go to and book a vacation at a very discounted price. (see
Platinum Travel Club -Search. Find, Book, Worldwide and click on "public access" at the bottom)
So what do YOU do? You take the presentation portfolio (provided to you free) to any business, sit down with the manager/owner/CEO and see if they are interested, and give them as many cards as they think they will use up (and have them call you back when they need more) for FREE!
You make commissions each time someone uses a card to book a vacation, you also make 1/3 of what every one of your sponsors make.
Best part of this is that it isn't ready until January 1st 2007, so you can be the first one to go out (wherever you may live) and get thousands and thousands of these savings cards out there! (When someone goes to book a vacation, are they gonna do a random search on the internet? or go to the website that they PHYSICALLY have in their hand?)
Keep in mind you don't have to do the B2B part if you don't feel like it is for you! Other people that come into your organization may be more experienced here and go out and deliver thousands of them, earning you commission.
3. 4. 5. 6. Other ways to make money (see the website:
Platinum Travel club)
So why is the system so unique?
You truly do not have to do any of the telling/selling/explaining! (if you want to due to your recent experience you are totally free to do so)
Why is this you might ask? Is this just one of those automated website things like "The Profit Masters" etc. that has no human interaction to it? Or makes false claims?
No! There are tour guides working for you 24/7... once someone views your website, and says they are interested and fills out their contact information. A tour guide will contact them on the phone for you within 24 hours!!! These are NOT salespeople, they DO NOT pressure you into buying, they simply answer any questions and help the person get started if they are ready! You can also call them back anytime if you have any questions.
It is truly a revolutionary system.
There is training materials provided to you, and bi-weekly training calls that even I get something new from (I say that because I have done tonnes of research on home based business opportunitys and other trainings, but I still get something new from Tim Roland). Also the owners of the business actually come onto some of the calls and answer questions from members/guests! And share their vision... Something I have never seen from any other business...
So what do YOU do?
You advertise by linking people to your unique website and allowing the system to do the work, or purchase leads (there are pre-approved lead stores in the 'backoffice'), the tour guides also contact all of your leads for you!
I'll give you some ideas on places to advertise, online/offline classifieds (either as selling vacations, or as a business opportunity, or as a sales position) or on job postings (as a sales position: the B2B part makes this really stand out to experienced sales people, but I can even see novices being interested by it, since you don't exactly have to SELL anything right then and there, but it is the potential to make 5000 sales from one transaction over the course of a year). You can also do this in person, when going throughout your day and someone asks "What do you do?" or if someone is talking about planning a vacation, mention it to them, or leave a stack of flyer's at the local spa or gym or wherever you want to. There are also many many more ways to market pro-actively depending on how far You want to go. There are no boundaries (except when it becomes unethical). The founders of the company actually recommend NOT to go to family and friends right away with this business, for the simple fact that they are seasoned networkers and know all of the problems that occur with this practice. They also push honesty and integrity.
There is a 6 month money back guarantee in place.
I guess I should also add that this is an international business, that is only one year old, and this should really excite you. The vacations industry is a 7 trillion $ industry (and if you know anything about the baby boomer trends, this is only going to grow even higher over the next 20 years) and many people are starting to book their vacations online to save money instead of going to a travel agent.
And here is the link one more time:
Platinum Travel Club