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Mike Klingler runs the hills of Forest Park in Portland, Oregon to get back into shape after a long hiatus. He uses the process as a metaphor to discuss business. Mike will be creating a series of these videos that document his physical transformation.
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I admire your sticktoitiveness (we often say that word, but don’t often spell it…also meaning dogged perseverance. Thanks for the encouragement, guys.
KathyComment by Kathy Beaman — August 10, 2009 @ 1:49 am
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Hey there Eric…
You just can’t be working hard enough…you didn’t even raise a sweat and you were breathing like a sleeping baby
, poor old Mike was huffing and puffing.Nice video, great message.
Steve Anderson
Comment by Steve Anderson — August 11, 2009 @ 4:47 pm
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Yea – its really tough to stick it out – but I am a tough nut and like Bruce will keep trying till I succeed.
Comment by Roda Langrana — August 12, 2009 @ 2:25 am
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Loved your video. Looking forward to your series. Posted the video on Facebook for all my friends to see!
Comment by Dee — August 12, 2009 @ 8:12 am
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Cool! Physical and mental. I often think of my international gymnastics training while doing this business.
Stay focused, is the answer. With enough R&R to recover and go again!
Tania
Comment by Tania Williams — August 12, 2009 @ 1:55 pm
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Mike to much time in meetings. Steve your in shape but the message was great. Balance is the answer. I appreciate you and the team encouragement but no demands. It has taken me three tries to get my blog up and running. but I am ranked now. I keep on thinking about steve,s first words to me NO RENEGADE LEFT BEHIND. that is what has kept me going and watching the training videos. Have fun
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Using the slow, progressive overload principle of physical training as a metaphor for staying the course with you business. You Guys are GREAT!!! I know I am associating with the right people..this is proof!
Comment by Roy Gutierrez — August 14, 2009 @ 11:35 am
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This the inspiration I’m looking for…look out for the Buff Boys!
Seriously, it’s time for me to follow suit on this physical stuff.
Comment by Cathy Fletcher — August 15, 2009 @ 6:21 pm
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Mike I gotta tell you I just love how you equate everything you do in life to personal development and business whether it’s making tiramisu with Jerry Chen and Didi or taking a run with Eric you’re always on top of your game, this is what leaders are made of.
Comment by kevin Thomas — September 6, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
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Hello Mike -
Today’s email hit the nail on the head. I only wish I had a dependable revenue stream that didn’t require so much of my time and attention to maintain. But it helped me decide where to put time today – and what needs to change. But where to connect with Barbara Silva for the Coaches Corner? I’m having trouble seeing how to sign on for it.
Thanks,
BarbComment by Barb Scott — September 18, 2009 @ 9:38 am
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I was thinking the same thing, Kevin.
Always relating back to mindset is such a powerful and attractive form of marketing, ESPECIALLY when you can tell they are really living what they are talking about. No phony-baloney there. That’s just genuine “good stuff.” The kind of people you want to know and be influenced by, for sure.
Great video.
Comment by Kaitlin Rose — September 20, 2009 @ 6:43 am
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I watched this one last month, but needed a little inspiration … so I watched it again.
It’s easier to keep pushing and working if you know there’s a downhill, when things get easier.
Watching Mike and Eric reminded me of being out on the trail with my brother (who spends a lot more time on trail work than I do). He always wants to talk … I’m huffing and puffing – I need my air just for keeping up!
Michael
Comment by Michael Wilson — September 23, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
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It’s all about having a plan and sticking to it. When I was training for a 5K last fall, which was a lot of me, I learned so much about myself and my business. Thinking becomes so clear.
I can hardly wait to become a part of the inspiration that will be taking place.
Have Fun
Angela JamesComment by Angela James — September 25, 2009 @ 10:24 am
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Mike,
I love the metaphor and it is so appropriate.
All I can say is you can keep the hill all to yourself…the literal one I mean:)Metaphorically, haven’t reached the summit yet but am working slowly towards getting there.
Thanks for the inspiration.
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Mike, Ann, Eric, Diyana, and the rest of the gang.
I am so excited by the momentum and flow of ideas I see happening with Renegade. From my way back seat perspective, it feels like Renegade/Marketing Merge has turned a corner and a whole new vista has opened up. I’m honored to be a part of the team and a participant on this interesting and worthwhile journey.
Peace and Abundance,
Deborah Tutnauer, LCSWComment by Deborah Tutnauer, LCSW — August 8, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
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Thanks so much guys for the continued expansion and connections that are being made with Renegade Professional. I’m looking forward to meeting you guys one day as well. This has been a very refreshing newsletter and program.
Cheers,
Charlotte Howard
Comment by Charlotte Howard — August 9, 2009 @ 5:35 pm
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Looks like you guys had so much fun. Wish I had come over a week earlier! See you all in November.
Dotty -
I enjoy the collaboration that has been happening in Marketing Merge…it really shows on this news site. Thank you for your reporting so well and keeping the “real” essence of what we are – a people business and giving to others. Besides all of the other great pictures you shared, that Mt. Hood picture from Portland is fantastic. What a newsy report

KathyComment by Kathy Beaman — August 10, 2009 @ 1:30 am
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I stopped with reading and watching the news. BUT since you guys launched the Renegade Professional News… I started to read, watch, and listen the news again. Ofcourse, I’m talking about Renegade’s news
Thanks for keeping us up to date !
Comment by Vince Devereaux — August 10, 2009 @ 1:47 am
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What an exciting edition!
It really is amazing the caliber of people that the Renegade Professional is attracting…it’s so exciting. The great part is, as more great leaders come to Renegade Pro, the more people will be attracted. What a wonderful cycle of positive attraction Ann and Mike have started.
And how exciting to be part of it!
Absolutely loving what you’re doing at RP Headquarters.
Steve Anderson
Comment by Steve Anderson — August 10, 2009 @ 2:34 am
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Ann, Mike, and of course the rest of the team…
Truly unbelievable what a great job you two have done in such a short time having the vision of it all and bringing such a team together. As I read this newsletter it just seemed to get better each paragraph and I knew that I would have to reread it to take it all in.
This is the program I have waited two years to find, a program to take an internet entrepreneur, newbie or advanced, step by step by the hand, to put each step to bed in the mind for tomorrow.
Broad scope, tremendous range of ideas with bright leaders and trainers being made into a team that are destined to move the internet into a new way of doing business. Ann and Mike, you have done yourselves proud putting this together in such a short time. I feel blessed that I saw the forest for the tree and stayed the course with Renegade and Ann. But watch out for those cartwheels Ann!
Bob Crouse
Comment by Robert Crouse — August 10, 2009 @ 5:47 am
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I really enjoyed looking at the photos! Everyone seems to be having a really good time. Recently I’ve been going back to my old notes and the good old Renegade Network Marketer EBook in the sauna here at my place and as always something new just clicked! I ran to my computer and completely re hauled my complete website copy/look and feel and I doubled the traffic overnight!
You truly got something awesome going on here…Thank You.
Comment by Matt Fusinato — August 10, 2009 @ 6:09 am
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Rarely does one get an opportunity to be part of a new venture that is gathering momentum and where the leaders are sticking to their core competencies “coaching and training others to excellence”
I have found the tools you are providing essential for my business and future.
It looks as if the future is even brighter for those participating in the program…
Jim Parks, Ph.D.
Comment by Jim Parks, Ph.D. — August 10, 2009 @ 7:21 am
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Loving RENEGADE PROFESSIONAL NEWS!
And bringing us all the RPro updates, additions, videos and (great!) pictures is awesome.
It would seem that RPro is quickly becoming a world class educational facility not only for Home Biz entrepreneurs, but for traditional business owners and professionals as well. Nice.
Many thanks to Ann, Isaiah, Mike, Didi, Eric, Barbara, and all the other excellent leaders who are dedicating themselves to making our RPro community such an extraordinary resource.
Sincerely / Peter A.
Comment by Peter Arnold — August 10, 2009 @ 9:58 am
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I am so pleased to be part of Renegade News. This site is so professional looking and informative. Thank you.
Comment by Judith Sherman — August 10, 2009 @ 10:33 am
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If this comes up as a duplicate comment, it’s because I posted the wrong web address. There is no “s” on the end of http://incomesolution.squarespace.com. I enjoy the news and happy to be a part of it. Thanks.
Comment by Judy Sherman — August 10, 2009 @ 10:40 am
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You all give so much. Thank you. The weekly Renegade Professional News is a wonderful addition and I love the quick review of all the update and new information at once. Looking forward to it all.
Comment by Samantha Gardner — August 10, 2009 @ 12:16 pm
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I am so pleased and proud of you all – that you are doing something like this as Network Marketers on the internet. I know that Renegade professional is for all businesses, however, it was started by Network Marketers and this is a huge achievement for the industry. Thanks so much to you all for making “Attraction Marketing” so well known and accessible to all!
Comment by Julieanne van Zyl — August 10, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
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I am loving reading the comments from all the readers – and getting excited all over again about the days, weeks, months and years ahead!
Like Steve Anderson said, as we focus on the future and constantly work to give more and more; we attract higher and higher quality people – who in turn want a chance to give.
I SO much want to meet as many people as possible at the live event! Meanwhile, I’ll content myself with reading all the terrific input you are giving to the NEWS.
Comment by Barbara Silva — August 10, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
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Hey, Ann, Mike & the great team,
Your expansion is really empowering and motivating!
I am looking forward to see new trainings for specific businesses, especially for financial advisers, because it is my profession.
God bless all of you
Anna
Comment by Anna Pfutzner-kopcinska — August 11, 2009 @ 5:15 am
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Hi Everybody it is so amazing to see the unfoldment of this vision it’s almost as if this is a curse in how to manifest anything you want.
You guys just think it up and then create it and make the process so transparent that we all can stand by and watch and be absolutely inspired and empowered.
I love it.
And I am glad the live event is on my site of the continent (-:When I first came to the States I lived in Seattle and visited Portland several times, so it will be nice for me to go back to my original point of entry.
Carolin
Comment by Carolin Hauser — August 11, 2009 @ 10:46 am
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Really enjoyed the pictures. I want to meet everyone someday! I have learned so much from you all, you have given me hope for success. I always feel encouraged as I go through the training.
Thanks again!
Tamara BergenComment by Tamara Bergen — August 11, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
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I joined Renegade Pro about two months ago and have been absolutely blown away by the amount of information and caliber of training you offer. This is my first step into the world of internet marketing, and I’m SO excited! I’m actually hoping to one day become a coach (I love teaching and helping people), but for now I’m perfectly satisfied being a student. Thank you so much for proving to me that there are some great opportunities with real value. This program has been, and will continue to be, a huge help to me, and you guys make it affordable and fun! Thank you!!
Comment by Erin Burns — August 11, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
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I want to work with you guys what do I have to do before Nov?? Bev
Comment by Bev Ferraro — August 11, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
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An overwhelming amount of information. Where do you start to make income dollars to free yourself up to spend more time absorbing and growing to the point where the amount of income does replace current and have the stability to begin a life changing process ?
Comment by Charles — August 11, 2009 @ 5:58 pm
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“You give, give, give. Why Because you love to. It’s not a strategy, it’s a way of life.” from: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
Mike and Ann, and now their team at MarketingMerge model this in work/play and leadership.
Very fun to see the w/e in pictures.
I have Mt Hood hanging on my wall from a previous visit and will be there in Nov.
thanks.
Comment by Pat Campbell — August 11, 2009 @ 6:28 pm
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This is a great unveiling of the numerous plans and activities for the Renegade Community.
The pictures and interviews really help to connect on a much deeper level & fosters greater community.
I’m honored to be affiliated with all the professional here.
Warren Little
Comment by Warren Little — August 12, 2009 @ 11:42 pm
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@ Charles, 2 posts up: You start at the 90 day check list and ‘grow’ from there
Of course there are other paths that lead to it, but this is one I know intimately well that works at developing the core foundation that ensures a climb in income, that follows a climb in value you can offer FIRST.@ Pat and others planning to be in Portland for the event, can’t wait to see you!!!
-MikeComment by Mike Klingler — August 13, 2009 @ 1:47 am
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I feel like I’m looking at “family pictures”. You guys are awesome and make all of us professionals feel valuable with all you’re doing and putting together. Thanks for everything you do and all the time you put in to help us shine in our businesses. Looking forward to the coaching program and the event in November.
Debbie Turner
Comment by Debbie Turner — August 13, 2009 @ 4:49 am
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Hello Everyone,
I have been following the renegadenetworking marketer ever since i get the mail from Anne and Mike. welcome me and I felt I was treated I belong to the team. After 19 months out of work and in my business because of car aacident.you inspired me to go back to work. As a Natural Therapist member of the Australian Traditional Medicine,Aromatherapist Diploma Graduate,NLP Master Practioner and other modalities practice.my business Health,Wellness & Lifestyle Solution which I Coach and Mentoring women.
A Home Based Business where they learn new skills
in the wellness industry, a Day Spa,Retreat,Skin care, colour and beauty for women to earn money
while children at school.teaching more women to be entrpreneurial soul because I believe women can juggle and be a good business only they have to learn
more and training around disipline of business,leadership, marketing,finance,time
management,client fullfillment, lead generation,lead conversions connection of network given them the understanding of vision,passion and sense ofpurpose after long tim e looking after family s the cycles of life it self. thank you so much ann for being so understanding. my vision goes to by 2011 Veunique home based business reach 2000 figure by May 3rd on my Birthday.these is world wide so far I got 50women in business.these is the impact you both give me you give me back the spark of life to share to other women mission and my purpose to give back to the comunity that knowledge and skill should be share.I will try to be in Portland Oregon by November Iam proud tobe in your group.Comment by Violeta Edge — August 13, 2009 @ 8:48 am
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Didi,
You are so stinkin’ cute! I love you!
I love watching your videos. I can’t wait to meet you, Ann, Mike and the whole team in Portland in November!Thanks for sharing the fun times, too, not just all the WORK you guys do!!
Kari
Comment by Kari Baxter — August 13, 2009 @ 9:29 am
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I was so excited by what Barbara Silva was explaining about the coaching that I was moved to tears. After a life long ambition and numerous life experiences I recently started my studies and declared my vision to become a coach. I am studying numerous courses, one of which will provide accreditation with the LOA under the Quantum Success Coaching Academy. I am in the process of developing a 5 step course to Empowering Yourself, which is why I started with Renegade Professionals. I realized after this call that I need to get my a– in gear in the back office and get ready for more exciting news you’ve promised to reveal. I Can’t Wait….Thanks for your heart and sincerity.
Comment by Wendy MacKay — August 13, 2009 @ 7:54 pm
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Dear Newscasters:
Bless my buttons…is that Ann doing a handstand?!
Thank you so much for the fun, information, up-to-date news
Comment by Cathy Fletcher — August 15, 2009 @ 6:11 pm
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Hello Anne, I remember first clicking on a site you had that became 80/20 as a questioning Monavie Distributer. It began a metamorphism into an Amway looking deal. Now I am interested in Renegade for a whole different reason.
I am a seasoned Road Warrior Instructor in the Healthcare (Radiology)arena. I notice under Renegade’s healthcare options Radiology is not offered. I would love to join your team as an instructor in this area. Contact me and I can
send you a copy of my resume. I love the philosophy of Renegade and you don’t seem to have an Eastern US
presence yet. I look forward to hearing from you.Comment by Suzanne Richards RTRM — August 19, 2009 @ 9:52 am
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Hi All.. I just stopped by to look at all the “family” photos…you can just feel the fun… Can’t wait untill the live event…Hey, I want to join in the FUN too!!
Comment by Tom Renfro — August 20, 2009 @ 4:33 pm
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To all of the team,
Wow, you continue to amaze me! I am trying to figure out if I can find anything that I do not like about this whole experience. It is a wonderful ride, and I do not want to get off. You have all been instrumental in my growth as I continue to learn new skill sets. You know the old one about giving someone a fish for one day vs. teaching them how to fish… I still have a long way to go, but moving forward and building content are great feelings. Thanks for everything, and Oregon sounds fun. Bob.Comment by Bob Guarino — August 20, 2009 @ 9:01 pm
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Ingenious idea to bring David Garfinkel into the mix here at Renegade.
Your forward thing , planning & creativity is valued & appreciated.
Ann, Mike , Didi , Eric & all thanks for all you are & do.
Warren Little
Comment by Warren Little — August 22, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
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Hey guys I am in preparation for the Nov seminar and coaching training!! Just reviewing all the classes so far and listening to Barbara’s trainings. see you in Portland. Bev
Comment by Bev Ferraro — August 25, 2009 @ 11:25 am
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To ALl,
I had attended the coaching mindset webinars hosted by Barbara Silva and they blew me away. I could truely hear a true passion in her voice and dedicated concern for the well being of people and their success
My questions is if you are offering this course only one time – or if you plan on offering it in the near future as well.
I’d like to become a coach but fear I might be too late in signing up.Please advise.
Thank you,
Mark Herdt
Comment by Mark — August 30, 2009 @ 10:51 am
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All the exciting things on the horizon for the Renegade Community certainly make this an awesome time to be developing internet businesses that add tremendous value others.
For sure we positioned to be a blessing to the masses making the transition online using attraction marketing principles.
Warren Little
Comment by Warren Little — September 4, 2009 @ 7:14 am
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It’s so exciting to see how much Renegade Professional has grow over the last year and the attention and buzz that has been created from the launch. What a pleasue it is to be around a qualty group of people can’t wait to meet you all!
Comment by kevin Thomas — September 6, 2009 @ 1:31 pm
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Mike ,
Kevins comment on how you tout the value of personal development is awesome.
I share that same committment , belief & passion for consistent personal development & how doing so profoundly affects every area of your life.
Your leadership is appreciated.
Warren Little
Comment by Warren Little — September 12, 2009 @ 7:43 am
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Hey everybody,
I just want to say a quick hey and just say that I’m really excited about what we have coming up at Renegade Professional. I am totally psyched about the new Professionals, Businesses and Non-Profits (PBN) area. It is really going to change so many lives!
People will be building internet CAREERS when they train with us! PBN provides businesses with a simple, easy to follow solution for marketing their businesses. I’m talking: Dentists, Doctors, Lawyers, Architects, Acupuncturists, Realtors, Financial Planners & Bankers, Chiropractors, Restaurant owners… The list is totally endless! The great thing that we have going on is that their staff can easily be trained in our program to take on the marketing for the business. There is a perfect business solution for everyone!
And the great thing is that it the benefits are not only for people who study in the the PBN training program, but for the lucky Renegade Professional Members that are able to become Renegade Professional PBN Trainers– there is no fee to become a PBN Trainer, you will just be in an amazing situation by having the opportunity to be a major part of Renegade Professional and build your business FAST! Many benefits for you all.
Look out for more information right here at Renegade Professional News to find out how to get started in becoming a PBN Trainer!
Take a look at the PBN Introductory Video as well as the PBN Trainer Benefits video in your Renegade Professional back office. Both videos can be easily accessed in the Coaches and Trainers area.
I hope you are all as excited as I am as we bust this amazing area out! I’d love to see you all take part in that.
Cheers,
Patrice Walker
PBN Developer
Renegade ProfessionalComment by Patrice Walker — September 14, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
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Very interesting post – Looks like you guys had so much fun. Wish I had come over a week earlier! See you all in November.
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Hi Anne,firstly great news that you sons ok,thanks for the video,it was a great illustration of asking for help,thats were i have a problem.I am 51 years old and have been so afraid to ask for help of fear of being thought of as silly and dumb,but i am starting to ask because thats silly and dumb…thanks again.
Regards Charlie Gerrard
Comment by Charlie Gerrard — August 10, 2009 @ 6:33 am
Ann,
Great illustration of the value of a network!
I have three daughters (24, 22, 20 yrs.) and can relate to the dreaded phone call scenario.
Lessons learned this way really stick with a young adult. Also a great reminder to grow and nurture your network – when you need it, it’s got to already exist!
Michael Wilson
Comment by Michael Wilson — August 10, 2009 @ 6:33 am
Important story to share Ann.
It’s necessary for people to realize that when you are building a network for business purposes, to not lose site of the fact that these PEOPLE who you are meeting and working with have the potential to become part of your network in many aspects of your life. That is why no one is just a number or a lead or a prospect. If you take the time to cultivate the relationships as you grow your business, you are setting the stage for a very strong network in a multitude of ways.
Peace and Abundance,
Deborah
PS. Glad to hear you home schooled your sons. I home school my daughter. Funny how many network marketers I meet who are also home schoolers.
Comment by Deborah Tutnauer, LCSW — August 10, 2009 @ 8:37 am
I’m happy to report that David and I connected up by phone around 11 pm last night.
His big brother (Isaiah) had picked him up. I noticed about a half hour later Dave was online and no doubt spent some time getting today’s emails set up to go out this morning. And sure enough I found them in my inbox.
Good job team!
Ann
P.S. Dave’s profile was just added to our Meet the Team page last night. http://tinyurl.com/l487hw Check it out!
Comment by Ann Sieg — August 10, 2009 @ 9:10 am
Ann,
As a widowed, homeschooling mom, I have become used to doing everything for myself and I FORGET to ask for help……. and I need all the help I can get! I have 2 daughters (13 and 21), I spend most of my energies nurturing them, and I forget to get the nurturing I need.
Thanks so much for your post. I am always encouraged by you, Mike Klingler, Coach Curt and others from Ren Pro and the Works Team. Thanks to all.
Tamara Bergen
Comment by Tamara Bergen — August 10, 2009 @ 11:37 am
Hi Ann,
I am so happy your son managed to get home safely, such a worrying time… and I totally understand Charlie Gerrard’s comments …I could say “ditto” but I am even a bit older!
I have starting asking for help and it is not an easy thing to do but know I must if I am to move through this process.
It is wonderful how helpful people are even if they don’t know me at all.
Thank you again for the surprise bonus.
Susan Seppelt
Comment by Susan Seppelt — August 11, 2009 @ 1:39 am
Hey there Ann,
Great story, I think boys were put on this earth to keep mothers on the toes…
I’m not a parent yet, but I sure have given my mom her share of scares. I spent the first few years of my life growing up on a farm and the first little incident where I nearly gave my mother a heart attack was when I wanted to go out and work with my dad but he was too busy to take me and said no.
My mom got phone call and was chatting to a friend (which can last for quite a long time, meanwhile my father went to work…In the interim I decided that I’d just go out and find my dad.
When my mom got off the phone she just thought that my father changed his mind and took me with him. When he came back for lunch with no me the panic button was pushed.
The whole community searched for hours upon end, and with dams, creeks, and rivers all around you can imagine the distress. Eventually someone found me sleeping in the long grass obviously exhausted from my search and oblivious to the frantic search that was going on
I was probably about three than.
…Oh and then there was the time my father went away fishing and I decided to eat some sheep dip called Blue Strike, my mother found me on the laundry floor foaming at the mouth. So she called the ambulance, bundled my brother and sister into the car and drove at top speed for town, shaking me all the way to stop me from slipping into unconsciousness. She met the ambulance halfway to town, they pumped my stomach and all was fine.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, they caught me playing with a King Brown Snake in the yard (I think the 3rd deadliest snake in the world). We were having fun, and I couldn’t see what all the fuss was about!
…Is it any wonder they sold the farm and moved to town
Apart from the other a obligatory boy injuries such as; broken arms, split head, deep cuts, burns, bruised ego and a broken heart (more than once), I pretty much managed to stay out of trouble for the most part.
Luckily now I’m a big boy and I give her much less cause for worry… but as a mother, somehow I think it’s just built-in that she’ll worry anyway, oh well.
So who else has a story about how they gave their parents a heart attack? Or perhaps you have good a story about how your children have given you a heart attack?
Always interesting stories…
Steve Anderson
Comment by Steve Anderson — August 11, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
It takes a village….relationship and networks are everything.
Comment by Nancy Froio — August 11, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
This is one of the hardest things to do in this age.But this reinforces the basic of relationships and attraction
Comment by Morris — August 11, 2009 @ 6:33 pm
Hi Ann,
I’m glad everything turned out OK for your son. When I was 19, I remember doing things just like that. It is good that he has so many loving people to help him figure it all out.
Support systems are vital. I’ve just been through an emotionally difficult period, and I couldn’t have done it without the loving support of my friends. And to keep your support systems healthy, it’s really important to nurture them. When you are not needing the support, support others. Remember thank you’s. Express your joy when you are joyful. Pass along goodwill. And always be grateful for your loved ones.
Sometimes I am moved to tears at the depth of kindness in the world. We will all rush around in our day, filled with our worries, and then out of the blue will come a little gift–a bit of grace. Aren’t we lucky to be human beings with the capacity for giving and receiving love?
May you and all your loved ones always know the comfort of friendship.
Julia
Comment by Julia Rymut — August 11, 2009 @ 6:38 pm
Hi Ann,
I have two boys and a daughter. And yes I’ve had a few of those dreaded phone calls. They are all grown now and the phone calls have changed.
Yesterday my daughter, Siobhan, called and informed me that I’m about to become a grandpa…. So my network is growing.
We will always worry about the safety of our children, but we will always have confidence in thier ability to make the “Right” decision, even if sometimes they don’t make the “smart” one.
Your Friend,
Tom
Comment by Tom Renfro — August 11, 2009 @ 7:04 pm
It is so truth what you said about support systems. I havr three daughters who live in NYC. My wife and I live in Fairfax Virginia. The oldest daughter has been the beauty editor of Glamour Magazine, Lucky, Ellle, Teen People and author of several female teen oriented novels. The middle daughter is a corporate attorney and the baby works for AOL Black Voices. Of course we worry about them in that big scary city but they are so supportive of each other that we rarely have problems. I think you are great. You are actually my hero. I so want to model you. Just getting started but there is some sense of urgency. I am a dentist suffering from a torn disk. I fear I will have to stop practicing soon and want to replace the lost income with an online business. I
Comment by Al Williams — August 11, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
Ann,
Quite an adventure, I am sure when you haven’t experienced them before.
Mary Ann and I have 7 children, 57 down to 28, and have received many of those calls. They do not get better as the years go by.
But one thing is always there as you have just experienced. SUPPORT. They are trained from the getgo. Use it, do not go it alone when SUPPORT is available. Learn from it so it doesn’t happen again. I think this is why Moms and Dads were created!
Bob Crouse
Growth Beyond
Comment by Robert Crouse — August 12, 2009 @ 9:18 am
Ann:
That’s an interesting experience. I am a mother
of five children. I have experienced the worst
scenario where one did not come back. Happy for you.
Comment by Mary Govero — August 12, 2009 @ 4:46 pm
Ann,
As a father & stepfather of 6 adult children (ages 24 thru 28), I still even at their ages get nervous about the things they do, where they go etc. But what keeps me sane and the new growth of gray hairs on my head down to a minimum (LOL!) is prayer. Not a day goes by that I don’t pray for any of them. Prayer plus a strong coordinated support system is always a good thing to have. I know as a parent you had to be praying (I know I’d be). To God Be The Glory he is safe and sound. My prayers are always with you and the entire Sieg family.
Comment by Larry Nash — August 12, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
Hi Anne
Great to hear that your son got home safe and sound! I had the misery of losing my child one night in Sydney. He was only 9. I went into panic mode. I had no car, and not a lot of money at the time. But I called my only friend in Sydney and she helped by calling the police, hospitals etc whilst I retraced steps to see if I could find my son. I did eventually find him safe and well and worked out it had been a mixup with another friend who had forgotten to collect him. I was overjoyed. He got a mobile phone the next day! But I found out the value of having people to call on, even if only to talk through your fears. Thanks for the video, that was great!
Cheerio
Harai
Comment by Harai — August 16, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
I am getting more an more excited with everything I here or read.I will be glad when I get smart and can do everything I need to do and start making money.so for it sounds like it will be a great program and I really like renegade.
Comment by Carolyn Anglin — August 17, 2009 @ 12:12 pm
Hi Ann. I simply loved your Video! You had us eating out of your hand <<>> !!!
I loved your video, not only because it was so compelling, but also because of the professional presentation skills you demonstrated so aptly: 1. You had an interesting story to tell; 2. Your video was genuine with no fluff and it was obvious that you spoke from your heart with great sincereity; 3. You turned a potentially heart stopping moment in your life in to a powerful metaphore and teaching/learning opportunity – the power of your Network, be it family network, network of friends, colleagues or contacts; 4. Your technical presentation skills were masterful, since you spoke clearly with great inflection of your voice (probably your angst helped) and you introduced your subject masterfully, using the photo of your son as a prop – it would have made any toast master proud; and 5. Also important, your video backdrop had no distractions allowing the audience to focus on what you had to say and not on other things i.e. no kids jumping into a pool or pictures hanging on walls, or TV’s with audio in the background. This is a great video – a keeper!!
PS: I’m also very happy that things turned out so well.
With warmest regards and genuine admiration,
Hans Lussenburg
Comment by Hans Lussenburg — August 21, 2009 @ 7:08 am
Ann,
Thanks so much for sharing this has been a very valuable lesson. I’m so glad Andrew was ok and that he was able to get back home safely. It is very important to build realationships all over the world.
I am looking forward to more of your videos.
Cheers,
Charlotte
Comment by Charlotte Howard — August 24, 2009 @ 9:41 pm
Hi Ann,
What an amazing story! I believe David got resourceful because of his teachings at home. And he’s a courageous fellow to hook up with strangers. All in all, I’m sure it was a great lesson for him.
I’m glad he’s safe and life is back to normal.
Thanks for sharing.
Ligia
Comment by Ligia Fleckenstein — August 25, 2009 @ 8:54 pm
Hi Ann,
Oh those dreaded moments that pull at the heart-strings!
I have a son 4, and a girl almost 2 and you can see their pics at my renegade site http://robertpeil.com and I would like to share a sliver of advice (from Dad) that I do fall back on in those dark moments:
Here is the loving advice of an Oregon pioneer mother when her son (my dad) put the question to her after I was born:
(…a young fathers first call for help…)
Q: “Mom, I want to be the best father. what’s your advice?”
A: “Son, just do one thing:
PRAY UNTIL THEY’RE THIRTY!”
Back then, if an Oregonian farm-boy reaches 30 and hasn’t got killed by himself or his brothers by then, mother did her job.
Just listen to a few of my Dad’s boy-hood stories on the Glendale farm and you’ll understand…
I still have grandmas advice tucked away in the “emergency” dept. in my mind.
***
Ann, your story just brought us all that next step closer- the glue that binds all networks together:
Caring.
Just as I went to my wife for help. We got together to crack down on finding our niche. ANY niche! So we can get started. She cared.
We don’t want to be left behind in the renegade success.
So guess what? She has a simple passion!
We went for it! NEVER done stuff like this before.
As Mike teaches us to be sure to celebrate on even the smallest steps of progress…
So take a peek at our humble beginnings:
http://sarahs-blueberry-recipes.com
Robert and Sarah
Comment by Robert Peil — August 30, 2009 @ 11:51 am
Hi Robert,
Thank you for sharing some of your life with me. You have a beautiful wife and two lovely daughters.
The blueberry site looks wonderful. I love blueberries. I’ve made a lot of blueberry pancakes in my day while raising my three boys.
Yes, the pangs of parenting. It definitely continues on past the “required” eighteen years of age. My husband and I just spent a week with our three boys and it was wonderful.
I’ve got a very special video I hope to get up with my 21 year old playing a very special Schubert piece. Listening to my son Rob play the piano has always had such a soothing effect on me. It’s definitely been a great way for me to defrag. I hope one of these days he recorded a bunch of pieces for me.
And then there’s David with his electric guitar and drum set. I like that too.
One last thing. The prayer part. Yes. Always.
Ann
Comment by Ann Sieg — August 31, 2009 @ 11:19 pm
Tomorrow my husband and I leave for our first together vacation in five years. We have travelled separately with one person staying home with Jonathan our troubled son.
Another mom from our support group is offering to look out for our son during our quick getaway.
Networking at its’ finest.
Thanks Ann, for being so real among us. Keeping the important things in front of us.
Comment by Pat Campbell — October 1, 2009 @ 10:58 am