New And Improved YTB Travel Business

We have some great news for YTB members who want to sell travel. There will soon be a big announcement coming from YTB about making 70% travel commission instead of the regular 60%. Reserve Saturday, 10/18 for an YTB Travel Webinar Training that you will not want to miss.

When you attend ...Your Travel Commissions will increase from 60% to 70%.

There will also be additional great improvements to our YTB travel program. YTB is ready for the next level. Lots of great enhancements to be added on the 18th and beyond!

NOW is the time to really build your business.

More details (and times, about 4 hours) to follow real soon ... just block off the 18th for now!

New Power Point Presentation

New Benefits

Take your RTA Status to the Next Level

Earn 100% Travel Commissions (details coming soon)

Wynn Fam Trip Description From RTA

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know how the Wynn fam trip went.

This property is unbelievable. We arrived and were treated to a welcome reception with cocktails and a small dinner. Food was fabulous!

In the morning we had continental breakfast and then training by the Wynn for about 1 hour, then a small break, then training by the LVVA, to learn what is new and upcoming in Las Vegas. After the training we went on a tour of the Wynn hotel and were able to see all of the room types available. This place is really amazing!

Then we had the afternoon at leisure. Checked out the pools (5) which were surrounded by sculptured gardens. Very beautiful. Had buffet dinner-free (included so many food choices, it was crazy).

Then at 7:00 went in to see the show Le Reve-free. This show was unbelievable. Something happening from the floor and the ceiling at all times. With a pool as the stage, which had different stage structures coming up out of the water throughout the show. Still don't know how they are able to accomplish all of this in such a small area. Absolutely incredible.

Great trip - Could have stayed longer!!

Cindy

The Truth About The Person You Are Speaking To

There is a famous line shouted by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 movie, "A Few Good Men". "You can't handle the truth!" has been voted the 29th greatest American movie quote by the American Film Institute.

Well I think that it is about time that we know the truth about every prospect that we approach for YTB. Because by really knowing what is happening on the inside of the other person, you can be empowered to deliver the message with confidence and conviction.

These truths about the "prospect" that you are talking to will have an effect upon the result of the presentation. While each of these points may not be absolute for every person you present to, just know that for the most part, this is what is going on behind the candidates eyes:

1. They are more scared than you are. Believe me. They are. They're concerned about their job, their bills, their future, etc.

2. They wish and/or hope that something exactly like YTB comes along. They don't necessarily know what it is they want, and they don't know that it is called YTB, but they want "something" to save them.

3. They are most often not as concerned about the money to buy a Travel Store as they are about being wrong. The human ego is driven by being right/not being wrong more than any other thing. Show them that they simply cannot lose and how much sense that this makes.

4. Sometimes, however, it is just the money. In fact, most often the response, "I want to think about it", translates to, "I don't have the money right now". Ask them if it's the money. Find out how long it will take for them to get the money and get them to commit to that date. Stay with them.

5. They want to do this. It makes perfect sense of course. Often someone's buying cycle precludes him or her from jumping in right away. Sometimes they just need more time. Check back.

6. If they don't like you, they won't do business with you. Be likeable. Be open and available to them.

7. If they don't trust you, they won't do business with you. Have integrity. Don't hype. The truth is good enough.

8. Sometimes if they like and trust you they still won't do business with you. People are naturally skeptical. Many people believe that being skeptical is actually a quality they should possess. Keep showing them the benefits.

9. Although I do believe in the goodness of people, they do not want you to do better than them. Some people want you to fail. The reason is that it allows them to remain comfortable where they are. Don't ever let anyone else hold you back. Your family deserves more. Be a stand for greatness!

10. They want you to show them that this can work for them. They wish they had a guarantee. Hey! We've got one! Show it to them.

11. Everyone, no matter how much they say that "they love their job", would rather be free to do what they want. Period, end of the story. "But I really LOVE my job." Sure. Let them win the lottery and see if they show up for work the next day. Not.

12. It all comes down to timing, and you can't dictate their timing. You can however, follow up and follow thru again. Always have a "next thing" to take them to.

I have been both a student and a teacher of human behavior, peak performance and transformational technologies for well over 20 years. And I will never cease to be amazed at how we operate, sometimes even against our best interest.Sharing the prospect and the promise of YTB is such a joy. The institution of Network Marketing is simply the best business model in the world. MaxGroup is made of the finest teammates in our industry.

But what clouds us and in facts stops some of us is the personalization of the rejection. It is not personal. When you get that, you really are set free.What will empower you to move forward is the knowledge of the game.You now have a glimpse into the world of the "prospect" that you are speaking to. You now know that we are all essentially the same. And you know what? We all want what YTB has to offer!Life is GREAT at YTB!

Thanks to Mark Skovron and Jeff Peltin for this insight.

Your Partner in Success,
Juliet
239-340-9156

Regular Gas, Premium Gas or Smart Gas?

Are you buying Regular Gas? Premium Gas? or 'Smart Gas'?

If you are a smart business person, you will use 'SMART GAS'

With the cost of gasoline at $4, you need to set up a plan to survive. Let's assume your little Mercedes gets 20 miles per gallon. If you traveled 100 miles, you would need 5 gallons of gas. At $4 per gallon, your total cost would be $20. If you turned that 100 mile drive into a business trip, those miles become tax deductible business miles.

The US government now allows you to write off - 58.5 cents per business mile. If you travel 100 business miles, your deduction is $58.50.

If you are in a 40% tax bracket, the tax savings you would receive would be ($58.50 x40%) = $23.40. (paid for 'Smart Gas'). The only way you can get this business mileage deduction is by owning your own traditional business or easily starting your own home based business (HBB).

Our business sense tells us that with your next 5 to 7 tank fulls of gas you are going to be sending $500. So it makes perfect business sense to start your own HBB and have your business paid for with your next 5 to 7 tank fulls of gas. After that - you are running on 'Smart Gas,' at no cost!

***PLEASE talk to a Tax Professional about the deductions available to you ***

Contributed by Juliet St. John

YTB May Well Be The Future Of Retail Travel Sales

“YTB may well be the future of retail travel sales and deserves close study by the industry— not condemnation,” Phil Davidoff, president of Davidoff Associates and a former president of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) told Travel Agent in an interview.

Both Phil and his wife/partner, Doris Davidoff, taught two seminars at YTB’s recent national convention in St. Louis and offered praise for the quality of the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 agents who attended.

“The quality, degree of interest in travel as a profession and the awareness of the travel industry’s need for professionalism was clear to us,” Phil said. Phil and Doris are CTCs, CTIEs and MCCs, and long-standing "establishment" advocates.

The Davidoffs have been working with YTB to enhance its travel agent program along with another respected educator, Marc Mancini, who is assisting YTB in creating a comprehensive professional education and training program. “YTB is aggressively expanding its professional education program and we believe will produce productive and professional agents that will be a credit to the industry,” Mancini said.

“Virtually every new business model that has been developed in the industry— cruise-only agents, franchise agents and home based-agents, for example— have been targeted for criticism, sometimes unfairly,” Doris said. “YTB isn’t perfect, but their management is moving to build on their strengths.”

The Davidoffs stressed that they were advisors to YTB and that they maintain their independence. The two seminars on group travel, which they jointly presented, were attended by an estimated 450 at the first and 750 at the second.

“YTB is positioned to deliver market share to suppliers.” Phil said. “As long-standing champions of professionalism for travel agents, we believe YTB has the power to become a major selling force. They are aggressively marketing travel. And given the sheer numbers involved, YTB will produce a lot of well trained agents.

“What we suggest is that agents keep an open mind toward YTB and its agents. There are lessons to be learned for all of us,” Phil continued. “The real question is if they are expanding consumer demand for travel.”

Visit http://www.davidoffassociates.com/.

10 Basic Tips For YTB Success

You need to show this list when you sign up new RTAs and Reps for your YTB business.

The 10 Basic Things you need to consistently do in order to have success with YTB!

1) ROAD MAP: Make a list of all the people you know. When you have a wedding in the family you pretty much do the same - just add more people than you would for a wedding. These are people that you want to share YTB with. Put EVERYONE you know on this list. You will want to add and remove names from your list everyday.

2) GET BUSINESS CARDS: You need business cards for any business, including for YTB. You can either print them yourself or have them them ordered. Your cards are a tax deduction. Your Sponsor or Power Team Leader can direct you where to purchase your business cards. You want to try to hand out at least five per day which if you add this up throughout the year it will give you 1,825 contacts throughout the year. When you hand someone a business card, make sure to ask for their business card. Then you have their contact information. You should hand out cards like candy and sometimes people will have the sweet tooth and ask you about the business.

3) SUCCESS FROM HOME MAGAZINE: They call it SUCCESS for a reason. If you have not read or purchased a magazine yet, then please do so. You can purchase them at Barnes and Nobles or through your back office. If you want a $6K guarantee then subscribe to the auto shipment.

4) TRAVEL PARTIES: Try to have, host or attend three every week. Even if you don't have any guests yourself, you should at least attend some to support others. You will see how they do it and you'll learn more about your business every time. Remember that you can "invest in yourself" without spending money and this is one of the ways to do so. Just plug into the events in your area.

5) COACH'S CALL EVERY SATURDAY & OTHER CONFERENCE CALLS: Please take the time, which is only 30 minutes every Saturday, to listen to our founder as he discusses information about YTB and provides motivation and inspiration to all of us. The number for the Coach's Call, which starts at 11:00 a.m., is 641-594-7505. Even better - log into your back offing and watch it live in streaming video. The other conference calls are found in your back office on the left side where it says conference calls. Take advantage of this information that is passed along through these calls which are also achieved so you can listen at a later time.

6) ATTEND AS MANY TRAINING AND COMPANY EVENTS AS POSSIBLE: Attend Opportunity Meetings and CRTA Training as often as possible even if you have already been to a CRTA. You always learn something new each time you hear about your business.

7) 3 WAY CALLS: Most of us have done some of these. People will often need validation from others. This is one of the backbones to the marketing side of YTB and you will hear that all leaders continue to use validation with their prospects from their upline.

8) REVIEWING YOUR DREAMS AND GOALS: Ask yourself what you want for yourself and your family and their families for generations to come? Take a serious look at 2008 and what you wish you could change about it. What do you want to leave in 2008 and not bring with you into a new year? Discuss this with your family and once you know what your dreams and goals are, write them down and put them in front of you. Take a look at them every morning and every evening. Tell yourself and others what is going to happen to you over the next 12 months.

9) ATTEND YTB'S RED CARPET EVENT: The schedule for the fall was just announced. This is the time to plan a visit the YTB Headquarters. Bring guests as well and let them kick the tires on your company. This is a great recruiting tool and lets others meet our leaders and see that we have well over 350 home office employees. This event just like the National Convention will truly open your eyes...FOREVER!

10) ALWAYS BE A STUDENT OF THE BUSINESS: Remain coachable regardless of your past and present success level and maintain an incredible work ethic. These two things alone will carry you and your YTB organization to a great future.

The NFL's Kansas City Chiefs Join YTB

This is big... I mean really BIG.

If an organization that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars like an NFL football team believes in the value of having a YTB booking site, then who do you know that would be too cool to share this with now???

This is a major credibility piece that you need to share with everyone you know. Here's the link, to their YTB booking site http://www.chiefstravel.com/ ...check it out.

Here is a link to the news article announcing this partnership between the Kansas City Chiefs and YTB...
Chiefs, YTB International, Inc. Launch Innovative Travel Partnership - PR Newswire

This is a great opportunity for you to print the article and send your prospects to the Chief's booking site. (Imagine the 10% travel commission overrides for the person who signed up this account).

This is one of those rare moments when you get on the phone this week and call every prospect and everyone you gave a disc to and you tell them this: "You have got to get off the sidelines and get into the game. What does the NFL know about YTB that your don't? Let's get your questions answered and get you started today".

Or you call every person you know that you haven't given a disc to and tell them you have something to show them, it will take about 15 minutes, they may or may not be interested....but it's really BIG and they need to see it!

(Don't forget to say "I told you so" to all those that said "no" to you already about the YTB opportunity).

YTB, The Cure For Idea Diarrhea

An entrepreneur will often live and die by all his or her ideas.

Personally, I love great ideas. When I see unique and unusual business ideas, my mind goes into overdrive and I immediately start thinking about all kinds of new possibilities.
Can you relate to that?

Well, recently I had a conversation with Stu, a Canadian business associate, that dramatically changed my perspective regarding the true value of an idea.

And this came from a guy who markets himself “The Idea Guy.”

I asked Stu for his opinion on a new idea that I would like to implement. He wanted to hear about it so we went to a coffee shop and I started up my laptop in order to show him my “impressive idea.” He listened to my “master plan” as I went through all the details and explained how this idea was going to be my salvation. You know, the million dollar idea.

After I finished my explanation, he immediately asked me a question. “Would you like me to show you how to triple the amount of money you will make during the next 12 months?” Of course I wanted to.

I didn’t expect what came next. He grabbed my computer, closed it and said. “Kaare, you don’t need any more ideas. You just need to take action on the ones that you already have. Choose one or more of the programs that you already have joined. Do something with that. Take action!”

That’s not what I wanted to hear, but soon afterwards, it started to sink in.

An Idea By Itself Is Worthless.

Only when someone has taken some kind of action on an idea does it then gain value.
So many would-be entrepreneurs suffer from “Idea Diarrhea.” It’s a disease that stops more entrepreneurs from making the kind of progress they’ve always dreamed of than anything else.

It’s inevitable that ideas breed new ideas. You’ll have a million dollar idea on Monday and as you start working on it, Monday’s idea stimulates another. So on Tuesday you stop working on Monday’s idea and start taking action on Tuesday’s. Then Wednesday comes along, and guess what? You’ve got “another” million dollar idea.

Unfortunately, this cycle continues and before you know it, you’ve got a whole bunch of half-baked ideas not making you any money.

I realize now that the idea itself wasn’t as important as the speed of taking action on the idea. Everyone has ideas but the people who succeed in this world are the ones who take action on their ideas.

People join programs because it seemed like a good idea at the time. Then other things, other ideas, other programs enter our lives and all of a sudden good ideas aren’t such good ideas anymore. The reason was that they failed to take action.

Successful people have something in common; they took action!

All of us have joined YTB, a leader in the largest industry in the world. We have something that has made other people millionaires. Are they smarter than you? Probably not! Do they have better education than you? Probably not!

For most people speed is important. If you don’t do it quickly, it will never get done. The longer you drag your feet the less likely you are to complete it. If you don’t complete the steps necessary to make your travel business a reality quickly, chances are you won’t do it later and you won’t make any money with YTB. Just as you wouldn’t make any money with any other opportunity or any other idea. It’s that simple.

Stu’s lecture made me think and it made me re-commit to YTB. I know now that I want to become a director within two years and I will do what it takes to get there.

And the first step is to take action.