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I,m looking forward to being able to take the Coaching Cognition Course. I was unable to access the list to put my name on, it came up as a system error. Could you please let me know another way to get on it.
Thank You

Comment by Jason Bartels — October 1, 2009 @ 2:48 pm

Some great information here for those wishing to get into coaching. I think its important to be clear on what you want to achieve.

Do you really want to be a coach? That could be coaching others on how to be successful but your business may revolve entirely around coaching.

That works well for solo-preneurs who can coach and get paid an hourly rate and also package their knowledge into information products and thus create some passive income.

Coaching alone is still only trading time for dollars so its really important to be clear on what you want because the odds are you will attract it if you stick with it!

In Network Marketing I’ve found that you very quickly see how valuable you are as a coach. You either get paid as a professional or you run your business as a hobby.

This course will be a brilliant asset to those who really want to develop coaching skills or even perhaps those who need to discover whether they have what it takes or have the passion to be a generic type coach.

For example I love the Network Marketing model of coaching because its fast paced and very focussed. I don’t enjoy the coaching where I get paid by the hour because it reminds me too much of a job. I get asked to do consulting work and I actually turn it down but am very happy to consult with people on the right direction for them when they become a team member or affiliate with me.

Its funny but just goes to show that we are all unique and need to find our passion as Mike always says.

Keep the good stuff coming guys! You inspire us all to greater things.

Comment by Rachel Henke — October 4, 2009 @ 8:58 am

Over the past two years, I have found that I really have a passion for teaching and coaching. Of course, what I have been doing is mostly natural skills and what I have learned on my own. I am VERY anxious for the launch of Coaching Cognition so I can learn how to do my passion the right way.

Comment by Patrick Howard — October 5, 2009 @ 3:31 pm

I hope I am already on the list too. I am ready to work on skills that I
can help other people get on line and be successful.

Comment by Bev Ferraro — October 10, 2009 @ 3:23 pm

Presently I visit businesses with business coaching and communication in business in English in Poland.
Please fill me in about Coaching Cognition

Comment by david arnold — October 13, 2009 @ 5:12 am

Even if you don’t want to be a paid coach, good coaching skill will help you build a successful MLM business, by know how to lead and coach your downline.

Comment by Rallie Rallis — October 15, 2009 @ 9:24 am

Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

Comment by Polprav — October 22, 2009 @ 8:28 pm

Even if you don’t want to be a coach, this class will help you so very much in your business relations as well as your personal relationships. Click on the links above and listen to Claire and Eric tell of their experiences. I was in the first coaching class with them and totally agree with them!

Comment by David Enders, D.C. — October 29, 2009 @ 7:18 am

Coaching is something you are either good at or not. Many try to coach without any idea how to share their unique skills. Some who gain knowledge and experience failure in their chosen area of interest turn to coaching as a way to redeem the time they put into learning. DO NOT follow a coach unless they have been successful in their area of expertise. I spent many years in direct sales of financial service products and met many manager/coaches who failed at selling and were no better at coaching new people. The best coach is one who has failed his/her way to the top of their field. These coaches know how to be successful. So the bottom line in selecting a coach is finding a successful individual who also has developed leadership/ coaching skills. NOT ALL SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE MAKE GOOD COACHES! SO Develop your leadership?coaching skills before attempting to coach others! Good coaches gain satisfaction from helping others, false coaches only care about the monetary return for time. Are you willing to enrich other for the satisfaction of seeing them succeed in life and business?

ED

Comment by Eddie Bare — October 29, 2009 @ 8:57 am

I have been busy studying all these weeks, months. And I enjoyed everything, Ann, Mike, David (Garfinkel) – and now I am finally beginning to feel ready. Need to take some pictures of myself, We have created a company, new email addresses etc. I will start with the Marketing merge profile, and web (Living with a purpose). And then my own web. And I really would like to study coaching!! But I live in Brussels, Belgium, so I can not interact with the other students (time zone difference). Do you have a solution ?

Comment by Arlette Stanley — November 4, 2009 @ 12:45 pm

The idea that we should “find a mentor” or “find a coach” has been in the MLM tradition for quite a while. A number of the guru MLM books give that advice. Finally, we have Renegade Professional merging the best of internet marketing (check!), network marketing (check!), and now coaching (triple check!). The merge grows. So what is the role of a coach or mentor – I took a stab at that here: http://www.squidoo.com/FindaBizCoach

Comment by Richard Goutal — November 6, 2009 @ 4:49 pm

Mike,

Doubt is an interesting word and it’s important that you have used your doubt to reflect. Doubt might often be confused with ‘fear’ and they are far different.

As you said, you used your doubt as a trigger to reflect further and what you discovered was a deeper trust in yourself. This is so important as many of us don’t trust ourselves enough.

Your authenticity comes through and its because of this that so many people have come to know, trust and believe in you.

Like attracts like. So when you give us examples of people like Claire and Curt…how could they be anything but authentic?

Coaching Cognition will be an excellent platform for those people who have ‘kept their light under a barrel’. They will shine ever so brightly and help so many others along the way.

Comment by Deborah Marsden — September 30, 2009 @ 12:45 am

Hi Mike,

I really loved this article and related to it on a number of levels. At the moment it seems people are fairly jaded by big launches but I doubt that people will ever get jaded by excellent service and the feeling that they are genuinely cared for.

Perhaps your way is not the way to get quick results but I’m sure they’ll be long lasting.

I built my acupuncture clinic one relationship at a time. I never advertised, never did any sort of marketing, and never even did any follow up… I just CONNECTED with each person as they came in and soon enough I had a busy clinic.

I’m certain if my focus was to implement a formula for building a clinic rather than the relationships being first and foremost my clinic would not have grown the way that it did.

Interestingly, I recently went through a period that was emotionally taxing and that meant that I was not connecting with my patients as I normally would and I noticed the difference in my business. As I started to feel better I immediately started to CONNECT with people and referrals started flooding back in… immediately.

I feel that the kind of business that comes from referrals due to happy clients brings with it good karma that can not be achieved through marketing, from my experience these are the best people to work with.

I love marketing and appreciate it’s power and importance in business but I also believe unless a business is built on the bedrock of CARING for the people that actually make being business possible (customers and clients) than marketing isn’t worth much at all.

Your insights and genuineness are always a breath of fresh air.

Steve Anderson

Comment by Steve Anderson — September 30, 2009 @ 4:26 am

It’s a shame that internet marketing beginners fall for systems that seduce by promising “easy, fast and simple”. I was no different.

But a system can only take you so far. There is a point when you need to actually talk to your prospect.

A lot of people are afraid to do this and they hide behind the system. What they don’t really understand is that fear can be overcome just by learning the skill one needs to talk with confidence and posture.

That’s why I’m really looking forward to the Coaching Cognition course, so I can learn the skills I need to be more effective in my interactions with people and especially those that seek help from me.

I really appreciate your honesty and “realness” Mike as this helps me to realize that “yes” I can also do it. Mike did and still does!

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 30, 2009 @ 6:19 am

Mike,

Gosh, I’ve a true awakening this week, though I don’t know why it has taken me 6 months to “get it”. As a result of your previous post, I’ve been revamping my blog to reflect a place where marketers can get good information, rather than focusing on telling them all about my products and business opportunity. This post was right-on with the timing for me. Thank you so much for your insight, wisdom and honesty!

~Nancy Landa

Comment by Nancy Landa — September 30, 2009 @ 8:51 am

Mike,
Having read your article I feel that it is your authenticity, thought, and speculation that has made both you and Ann a success. The so called “formulas” are just that: formulas, with no heart or soul. Personally I shut down when I receive them, and rarely read them through. I may not be a “successful” business woman as yet, but it has been through my soul searching that your system resonates with me. I have received numerous emails and marketing program sales pitches but there has to be the authenticity and personal emotion behind the words. Don’t lose the feelings you have, they are there for a reason. Success comes in its time to those who remain true to themselves.

Comment by Wendy MacKay — September 30, 2009 @ 10:35 am

Mike,
It’s so “you” the way you describe the conflicting formula of doubt and trust.
I really never thought about how they work together to help us make our best decisions. Again, it’s this type of insight that helps us move forward and trust our own instincts and find what works for us, not someone else.

I’ll just add, as one of Coaching Cognition’s new coaches, it’s that little bit of helpful doubt that makes me strive to be a better coach and not just rely on what I already know, even though I totally trust my decision and the path I’ve chosen.

Comment by Becky Joubert — September 30, 2009 @ 2:32 pm

Julie – developing coaching skills will help with your marketing and customer relationships even if you are not yet ready to actually become a coach at this point.

For me, I knew coaching was what I wanted to do because of my lifelong love of helping people in this particular way. Follow both your heart and your “gut.” They will tell you what is the best timing for you!

Comment by Barbara Silva — October 1, 2009 @ 2:11 pm

Several Responses in Reading this…

“- Loving what you do”
- While the good money flows inward
- And the value you offer flows out”

Yes, and I think I would add: “loving what you do and why
you do it.” And you’ve reflected here and elsewhere you
desire to help others as a major motivating factor.

In other words, a true heart-felt “why” can motivate us in
so many areas. Like, for example, from your “why” for
sharing the emails and moving forward with Coaching
Cognition.

“I’d allow the ‘marketing’ to unfold on its own
spontaneously.”

I took that as flowing from your “why” and, frankly, loved
reading it.

“Instead, I focus on CONNECTING with people who really need
what we offer but just don’t know it yet, and then on
effectively COMMUNICATING what we offer so they totally
‘get’ it.”

Yes, in fact I appreciated listening to Dean Caporella
yesterday relative to having the perspective of the other
person in mind while writing articles. Again, viewing things
from the needs, wants and desires of the other person –
along with my heart’s desire to truly meet those needs –
and then communicating my heart whether in a written format
like an article or a series of emails. Neat blend!

On another point…

You mentioned Claire’s “authenticity” in her talk. Yes,
actually I took that in last evening and thought the same
thing. Simple, straight forward communication from one
person to another sharing how Barbara has helped her.

Now there’s a “talking point” for anyone:

1. Simple.
2. Straight forward.
3. Sincere.

(I feel an article coming on, lol!)

In fact, I went from listening there to Claire to one of her
training videos in Renegade Pro.

And, of course, Barbara has already been a real
encouragement and help to me as I travel along this
“attraction marketing path.” A definite “Go-Giver.”

Thanks for sharing these, Mike. I’ve already made a file
for this one and “the essential list” one in recent days. I
plan to review them again.

I hope you all are able to assist many in reaching their dreams,

Lee

Comment by Lee Wise — October 2, 2009 @ 1:17 pm

Mike,
You have always been open with your Renegade students, but this time you out did yourself.
We all have been there “If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now…”

Comment by Rallie Rallis — October 3, 2009 @ 9:33 am

Hi Mike! Thanks for the info about using the social networking sites in your recent note to us. It is really great to know the value you are giving our community and helping to keep us on the cutting edge of service to our markets.

Comment by Gilbert James — March 1, 2010 @ 4:30 pm

No one is beyond getting coached. The most successful people have someone coaching them and that is a big reason for their success.
So let’s model the winners!

Comment by Marie Leonard — October 20, 2009 @ 9:29 am

Great article Mike,

What I Love About You Mike is How You Have Helped our Family

I’ve been more of the supportive one – supporting Eric Walker, my fiance, and helping him build his business (credibility and influence).

I have been the one quietly looking over his shoulder. I have been the one whispering in his ear, and I have been the one with a listening ear during those “truth moments” when he’s feeling worn out or between a rock and a hard place – those “crossroads” moments as we call them.

And through it all, you’ve been there with us.

And THIS has made it a short cut for us.

Eric is a natural teacher (like you), but he doesn’t have 14 years of business experience that has created gobs of wisdom. But what he does have is — what he’s always been smart about — is studying what you do, listening closely to what you say and model…etc.

So, when you highlight this essential list…

A Keen Insight.
An ability to influence others
An ability to choose the right opportunities for you
An ability to create and communicate value
An ability to attract people to you through networking and marketing
An ability to cultivate partnerships

…I feel like you’re bringing EVERYTHING home that Eric has been working toward for the previous 14 months (14 months as opposed to 14 years – Now that IS a short cut!).

And the beautiful thing about this is that because I’ve always looked over his shoulder, I’ve been attracted to your teachings as well, and I’ve picked up on things that maybe Eric hasn’t or have seen things from a different perspective.

Not only do I get to tuck that under my belt, but I can also teach Eric what I see. And there have been a good number of times when my insight has helped Eric tremendously also.

Do you see how this has helped our family! I have to think that the family I see forming in the Renegade Professional community can be just as influential under the roof of all the families – husbands and wives and children! It makes so much sense, both in business and life.

I’ve enjoyed a lot of your articles, Mike, but this stands as my favorite – never have I heard your voice come ringing out so clearly.

Thank you for all that you do. I can’t wait to meet you next week!

Kaitlin Rose

Comment by Kaitlin Rose — September 20, 2009 @ 9:19 pm

Mike,

One person I have seen following you who truly embraces these principles is Barbara Silva. Not only do I consider her a great coach, mentor and friend, but she is a shining example of someone who has followed your wisdom, as laid out above, and applied it in a way that makes sense for her. The result is a new service which I believe has the potential to revolutionize the coaching industry.

I started following Mike around the same time Barbara did, I believe, and he affected me in a similar way. At some point, his wisdom really started to sink in. I stopped chasing the rainbows and started to wonder…could I MAKE MY OWN RAINBOWS? It seemed crazy at the time, but I started to believe in myself more and more, through the feedback and encouragement from members of this great community of people I was learning with. I started to really “GET” where all this was headed, and started to see myself as taking an active role in the movement. Not just going along for the ride, but taking a turn at the wheel. I started to realize I could do more than make money in this industry; I could make a DIFFERENCE.

Now I am working on my own business concept, which, like Barbara’s, builds on the concepts that visionaries like you and others have already laid out. I believe my concept will help to move the industry forward and help it gain more widespread acceptance.

My greatest wish of all, though? That someone finds my business, taps into all the resources like what Barbara, Mike, Ann and others have developed, and then develops their OWN improvements, to help others and improve this industry, this economy, and this world we live in.

Critics of people like you and Ann say that what you do isn’t duplicatable. I disagree, and say what you are starting to see is evidence to the contrary. True, you aren’t seeing cookie-cutter clones plugging in to the easy-to-follow systems that “guarantee” success. What you are seeing, though, are people focusing on those items on the list Mike just posted to create their own path to the end of their own rainbow, and all the success that comes with it, not just a pot of gold. What you are starting to see are people duplicating what really matters.

Lane Romero-Reiss

Comment by Lane Romero-Reiss — September 21, 2009 @ 1:11 am

The Essentials list is evidenced in Mike Klingler’s life. His story sums his journey to discovery of these truths and Mikes’ business, Marketing Merge and Renegade Professional is now testamony to the reality.

- An ability to influence others
– An ability to choose the right opportunities for you
– An ability to create and communicate value
– An ability to attract people to you through networking and marketing
– An ability to cultivate partnerships

I have decided that Mike Klingler is the trainer/mentor that I am focusing on. I have learned over the years of working with him in some of those hard times that his integrity, giving work ethic is steadfast.

@Eric comments: “Deep value is making this realization … if you’re not solving people’s problems or giving them what THEY want, you’re not in business. This is why you see people who’ve been at this internet attraction marketing thing for so long, and haven’t gotten any results.

You have to figure out:

1). What you love i.e. what you want your business to be, and

2) How you can make that your business – in this case, the term “business” is giving people what they want, and at the same time, being really passionate about giving that to people.

This is how you become an expert.

And to be successful in anything, you have to be nothing short of an expert.”

Mike has become an expert because he is doing what he loves and has found a way to solve problems in a niche market.

Being a part of Renegade Professional and Marketing Merge pushes me to discover much about myself.I certainly know that I am more of an ” expert” now than I ever was outside this training centre.

I look forward to becoming all that I can be. To giving to others all that I can and take joy in that.

Thanks Mike for being steadfast, Pat

Comment by Pat Campbell — September 24, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

Hi Mike:

Great article and one point I noticed is that you stated “I Wasn’t Ready…”. Many of us were not ready either, and then one day something clicked and we saw that we had to change if we wanted to really be successful. Hopefully your article will cause people to take note and see if they are ready.

Comment by David Enders, D.C. — September 25, 2009 @ 10:52 am

Mike,

Wow! This article truly said it all, “Chasing Rainbows”. I don’t know what it is but I think we are all wired up for the “short cut.” Only to find out much later in life there is no such thing as a “short cut.”

Everything is based on what you said:

* A Keen Insight.
* An ability to influence others
* An ability to choose the right opportunities for you
* An ability to create and communicate value
* An ability to attract people to you through networking and marketing
* An ability to cultivate partnerships

And once that’s found, the moment arises. And the story is told…

Thanks, Mike for sharing and opening your heart…

Donna Wells

Comment by Donna Wells — September 25, 2009 @ 1:46 pm

Mike, you have away with words that paints a picture of success. Many who go into the home business industry think if they have the right product or service that people need, they’ll make money.

The essential element to success that you listed, didn’t come naturally…. No matter what business we
are in there will always be a competitor, otherwise
the likely hood there isn’t a market. Even the other people in ones MLM are your competitors.

Thanks for reminding us of the essential that we must continue to develop and improve on.

Comment by Rallie Rallis — September 26, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

Essentials Eliminate Overwhelm

Mike,
As usual you put your heart and soul into everything you write and do and what’s even more special is that you do it more for others than yourself.

Your ‘Essentials’ list is so focused that it can and will help those of us who often spend much of the time in the land of ‘overwhelm’.

It is a laser beam which points to those things that are most important to the success of anyone’s business.

Thanks again for helping me to focus my laser beam on what is truly important and which will serve up success.

Comment by Deborah Marsden — September 27, 2009 @ 5:21 pm

I’ve read through this article a few times and the Essential List captured my attention each time. So much so, I copied it down and pinned it up near my desk.

Also, the article rings so true for so many of us. Some of us have harder heads than others. I’m convinced it’s the first step toward testing your entrepreneur mettle. After all, if your determination and commitment is there, you will bust through this, too.

And, of couse, Mike, your humaness shows through, as it always does. Your commitment to go-giving is something to strive for.

Glad to be on your team.

Comment by Donnalynn Polito — September 28, 2009 @ 8:30 am

Chasing rainbows are for those that really don’t know themselves.
And yes, we have all been there at one point in our lives.
Rainbows are still attractive but life experience and knowing who we are inside reveals the emptiness of chasing after them.

That’s why when opportunities come along that will help me grow as a person, I take that path and I see that Mike has done the same in the past and still does.

I am making my own rainbow now and the pot of gold at the end will be the fruits of my labor.

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 30, 2009 @ 6:40 am

Wow! How grateful I am to have come across this community.

Jim Rohn has always said, “work harder on yourself than you do on your job”.

Mike just gave us key areas to do this that will make all the difference.

I was blown away by the article, but then, as I read the comments, I realized that each person was stacking value, upon value, upon value.

Thanks to everyone for the abundance mentality that is so prevalent in this community.

“I’ve gotta make this work”…That’s how I feel right now.

I think that all of us have felt that way at one point or another.

That’s why we tend to chase rainbows. Because we’re desperately seeking that “shortcut”.

That “one thing” that will make all the difference, never realizing that it’s right under our nose.

Here’s to the success of each person that so desperately wants and needs it.

Here’s to preaching the truth…that each of us, are capable of “creating rainbows”.

I think, duplication, real duplication, only happens as fast as we realize this for ourselves and then help others within our teams to realize the same truth.

It’s not an easy process. But it’s worth it.

Paul Hutchings

Comment by Paul Hutchings — September 30, 2009 @ 8:19 am

Great content,the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else.This helps you focus on the customer’s needs through listening,not on what you want.

Comment by Andrew Collinson — October 4, 2009 @ 3:02 pm

Thank you Mike, you are 24h a day present in my head. You are sharing rainbows, false shortcuts and burn-outs with us and many of us do identify with your story. You are sharing the Nº1 Essentials List with us which we will take by heart and follow. But how will we ever be able to create the link between business and the thoroughly human touch you are bringing into it ? That will be the real short cut we will have to find for ourselves.

Comment by Ellen Graeger, Madrid (Spain) — October 7, 2009 @ 11:14 am

I briefly read this the first time. I came back to it again several times. This time It hit my heart. I have been focusing on learning the essential list the last month. Here are the words to show I’m on the right path. I went to the Get Motivated seminar last week which was amazing! I saw short cuts and when I really thought about it I realized there is no short cut. You have been saying that since I have been reading your emails the last year. Thank you for all you do Mike.

Comment by Jenn — October 18, 2009 @ 11:13 am

Hi Mike,
In part of your article you said: ” I wasn’t ready to look! ” Such depth of meaning and so true for so many of us, ME included.

I thought that if I I kept going over and over the trainings I would GET IT but I was left wondering what I was doing wrong when nothing was happening. Why weren’t things happening for me when I was such an admirer and follower of Mike’s wonderful system.

Finally, finally the penny has dropped and the Essential List will now be my bible . These are things that many of us know and have probably used in other jobs but for some reason we put them in the back of our minds so our work becomes SOULESS and we forget to work on ourselves.

That is where I found myself to be.
This is a real wake up call.

Here is my bible for the future and the skills I must now hone.

- An ability to influence others
– An ability to choose the right opportunities for you
– An ability to create and communicate value
– An ability to attract people to you through networking and marketing
– An ability to cultivate partnerships

When we all get these essentials ingrained in our hearts and minds the world will truly be our oyster and a better place to live.

All thanks to Super man – Mike Klingler

Comment by Judith Atkinson — October 22, 2009 @ 8:47 am

Hi Barbara and team –

The momentum behind the Coaching Cognition launch is like that of a tiny snowball, coming down Mount Everest.

I’ve seen excitement about it everywhere – from Twitter to Better Networker.

Well done in not only CREATING VALUE with this certification program, but also COMMUNICATING that value.

Know that we are in full support of your efforts, and stand ready to assist in whatever small way we can. Proof-reading, proof-listening , or getting the word out.

Best,

B O L A J I.

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Comment by Bolaji - Rat-Race-Escape-Artists.com — September 18, 2009 @ 10:40 am

After attending Barbara Silva’s coaching webinars, I had to stop the press. I realized how much I misunderstood of what a coach does and just how valuable they are in one’s business and personal life. Immediately, I signed up to start with Coaching Cognition. I’m really looking forward to working with a top leader like Barbara Silver.

Comment by Donnalynn Polito — September 18, 2009 @ 12:40 pm

I am just as excited as everyone else! When I see the incredible people that are wanting to get on board with Coaching Cognition I can hardly get to sleep at night.

I can’t wait to have the opportunity to work more closely with you and to share the coaching experience.

I am also happy to share with you that my daughter, Kendall, has come on board and is lending her considerable expertise in helping to create some of the materials you will be receiving as a part of the training. Kendall has an extensive coaching and counseling background. As she likes to say, she and I are “so related!” and it has been an absolute pleasure to share with her our vision.

Every step of the way, Coaching Cognition is opening doors of opportunity for so many. I am truly blessed and honored to be a part of such an outstanding community.

Comment by Barbara Silva — September 20, 2009 @ 7:04 pm

When I started about a year and half ago, I had no clue what marketing online was like. It has been a sobering but also exhilarating experience and continues to be so.

Now that I have found a home as a Renegade super guide and understand the importance of giving more value than I take, I want to share my experience with others and help them to cut out what’s not important and focus on what’s real for them.

The Coaching Cognition program will be where I learn those skills. I can hardly contain myself!

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 21, 2009 @ 6:14 am

I have read that Winston Churchill, had prepared his famous quotes in advance, waiting for the right moment to deliver them. I do not know if it is true or not, yet I intuitively happened on to this one that perfectly describes my feeling when, you Barbara, offered the Coaching Cognition Certification Classes.

“All People occasionally stumble across the truth, but most pick themselves up and continue as if nothing had happened” Winston Churchill

I knew that I didn’t want to ‘stumble across the truth’ and act ‘as if nothing has happened’ ….

I would say to anyone else that feels that intuitive pull…. to get on board with Coaching Cognition… because I believe you have stumbled across your truth..

Tom

Comment by Tom Renfro — September 21, 2009 @ 9:50 am

Barb – I feel honored to have been a member of the first coaching class. It is a fantastic experience and you could probably market the course as a coaching and self-development class. The interaction we had with each other and with you really helped to make the training a real life experience. In my mind you are the “coach’s coach”.

Comment by David Enders, D.C. — September 25, 2009 @ 11:10 am

Stay tuned, Angela, for my interview with Kendall coming up in the next issue. If we can ever stop laughing together, we’ll get it done in time!

In all seriousness, she has brought a wealth of knowledge to the program and I am most grateful she has decided to put herself into the content development the way she has.

David, as I listen to the coaching calls we have already done, I am impressed all over again with the steady, calm and insightful style of your coaching. I’m the one who is honored!

Comment by Barbara Silva — September 26, 2009 @ 2:13 pm

I am excited to join Coaching Cognition and expand my skills that are essential to marketing my business and helping others.

Barbara Silva is a clear leader and teacher to be the “Coaches Coach” as is clear in the 2 “pre” classes that are above if you haven’t watched them yet.

I can’t wait until we start
Kathy

Comment by Kathy Beaman — September 26, 2009 @ 10:27 pm

This program will surely round out our education at renegade professional.

In addition, it will be something of value in all of our relationships including business associates, clients, family, friends….

Expectantly looking forward to it!

Comment by Dianne Thomsen — September 28, 2009 @ 4:24 pm

What is the fee/cost of this package for training.
and how i earn and receive my earning.

Comment by SURENDER KUMAR — October 1, 2009 @ 12:35 am

Hi Barbara, I have listen to your video and I learn and how important it is to listen not only in our personal life but also in business. Because in listening the only way we can give a good guide for the person needs thats help.internet I have a lot more to learn and am willing to help people to be better their life with your guidance it is my honor to be a member. Send me all information and so we can start with the class. What day how many days and any other information there is to know. Hear from you soon.

Comment by Violeta Edge — October 2, 2009 @ 8:39 am

Dear Cognition Coaches -
I wanted to say thank you to all of the coaches – I had been enjoying you all of your comments and testimonials (watching them come in on my YouTube subscription). Being able to hear and to see the differences that this program has made for so many of you is inspiring.

Dear Barbara -
It seems like you have knocked this program out of the park. All of the personal effort, heart and soul you have poured into this program and these Coaches is so clear. Thank you for using your talents and skills to build and develop this type of outstanding program.

Samantha

Comment by Samantha Gardner — October 8, 2009 @ 1:46 am

Taking off all the Limits

“there comes a point where you must know how to effectively communicate or you limit yourself”

This is true not only in marketing, but in life relationships.

I love my girlfriends who speak piles of good and sometimes hard things into my life to make me a better person.

I know that participating in Coaching Cognition and being another person “leaning” on Barbara’s “post” is going to be a journey, sometimes hard work, but worth it all.

Comment by Pat Campbell — October 9, 2009 @ 11:26 am

Hi Barbara! I am looking forward to learning and growing as as person as well as adding value to others through Coaching Cognition. Thank you so much for creating this program. I believe all of us are going to help a lot of people!

Comment by Toby Hanson — October 12, 2009 @ 7:35 pm

I see some questions about the live calls — I am very mindful that we have members from all over the world. I will be offering different time slots to accommodate time zones.

For the calls themselves, I use Skype. Once in a while the call drops, or there is an echo, but it has been very reliable and it’s very easy to immediately call back in should someone get dropped off the call.

I’m also recommending a headset and microphone like logitech. There is a button which makes muting and unmuting very easy – this is important when there are several people interacting on a call. The headset also allows my hands to be free to take notes!

Thank you all for your continued feedback. We should be getting this show on the road within the next few days!

Comment by Barbara Silva — October 15, 2009 @ 9:17 am

Dear Barbara,
Coaching program really is very good way of getting to know people ,clients and to gain their trust and lots of understanding of what it is the purpose of business peoples business.really I can see the big picture of what it is the whole team is creating . Now I have a clear mind of what I have to do to be successfull first is to help people to succed empowered them help to equipped of knowledge skills the help them renewed their purpose and their transformation and working as a team and support is a big happy family.thank you Ann,Mike and Barbara looking forward to be part of it.

Comment by Violeta R Edge — October 25, 2009 @ 5:09 am

Teri,

Not sure exactly what you’re referring to.

We have 700 people on a Live Webinar right now with Ellie Drake, who is giving some phenomenal tips about how to coach.

Yes, if someone would like to plug into our community there is a cost so we can operate the business and offer free resources like tonight!
Mike

Comment by Mike Klingler — November 5, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

Teri,

I get it.

There was a bug on this page:
http://renegadeuniversity.com/event/coachingskills/

After you submit the contact info on that page you are supposed to see the webinar FREE. For some weird reason, which no one can now explain to me, there was only an order form there to join Renegade Professional.

Bad mistake on our part… it worked initially. When we changed servers recently some think that caused this.

I am sending an email now to everyone on that list to make sure they can access that webinar.

Yah, that kind of a strategy would not work to generate sales. Ugh. Not good. It is now corrected.
Thanks,
Mike

Comment by Mike Klingler — November 8, 2009 @ 5:07 am

Hi Ann, Mike and Barbara,

I loved the webinar Tuesday night and am truly looking forward to meeting everyone at the live event in January. I have coaching experience, a successful home-based business and I believe this Coaching Cognition training is going to elevate me to incredible heights. I am excited to become certified and have set a goal of becoming a Coach’s Coach – in writing.

Also, when can I expect information on the Orientation class tonight (Thursday)?

Thanks for everything.

Kelly

Comment by Kelly Su — November 19, 2009 @ 12:08 pm

Hey Check out this Review of Coaching Cognition.

Comment by Kelly Suchey — January 14, 2011 @ 10:31 pm

When Mike said:
“I’m talking about accomplishing everything you want FASTER by making it your #1 intention to focus on the essential list. Are you ready for that?”

I knew I was in the right place at the right time. After a year of bouncing around the net from one system to another, this is home.

We know we have to provide value but what a lot of us don’t know is that value has a “form” in the shape of a “formula”.

Mike’s teachings and example are are providing this formula and forming me into the person that I always knew was there. It only needed the opportunity to emerge.

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 25, 2009 @ 7:11 am

Hi, coaching is talked about everywhere it seems these days. Our President in his first ‘State of the Union’ speech talked about the need of 100,000 coaches needed now. Even Tiger has had coaches. What a project to get started in the ‘Renegade’ world. I’m surprised that I’m making what appears to be the firest comment. I think we all should be shouting it from the top of every hill,now. Come take a look and join us now. I’ve been in sales for over 40 yrs and have never had a coach, I’ve done what could be considered coaching all thru those years without anyone ever talking about what coaching is or how good or bad the coaching was. I joined the International Coaching Assocation several years ago and I have no idea what they do, why because it wasn’t about my coaching it was what they thought it was, are we going to change that?
Can’t wait for all this to get going. Thanks Mike and Ann your efforts could change everthing. MJ

Comment by Marshall Joyce — September 18, 2009 @ 9:48 am

Lane & company,

This mindset is a tremendously needed part of the puzzle that has caused many well meaning internet marketers to struggle & spin their wheels.

As an experienced coach & trainer to the network marketing industry for several years I know the real deal when I see it.

What you have put together is destined to be internationally renowned for the growth & success to the hordes of people in every aspect of the network marketing indusrty looking for help to experience greater levels of success.

I especially like the subheading “We, Inc.” Leverages the Power of “You, Inc.” to Make it Work for You.

This sums up the tremendous benefit of associating with & connecting to those with an abundance mindset built on the principles of integrity.

I’m honored to be apart of the founding group of Business Builders in Renegade Referrals , A Fellow Super Guide , Trainer & Coach working with & learning from you Lane.

Warren Little

Comment by Warren Little — September 18, 2009 @ 8:59 pm

Someone asked me the other day, “Isn’t ‘We, Inc.’ the same thing as…a corporation?” In other words, isn’t a corporation just a grouping of individuals coming together to work on a common vision, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?

Well, this is partially true, but “We, Inc.” differs from a traditional corporate business model in a very important way. The leverage goes BOTH ways in “We, Inc.”. That is, the group benefits from the collective efforts of the individuals within it, and the individuals leverage their individual projects through their association with the group.

As I stated above, if the individual isn’t given the platform to shine in some way through their association with the group, then it is not what I would consider “We, Inc.”

From what I’ve seen so far, the Coaching Cognition and Super Guides programs certainly qualify. Of course, I am making every effort to ensure that Renegade Referrals adheres to these same standards.

“We, Inc.” IS the next phase in the evolution of how business is being done. WE has arrived! (and that IS proper grammar)

Lane

Comment by Lane Romero-Reiss — September 21, 2009 @ 1:24 am

Hey Lane:

Love your message here.

You lay it out so clearly for us – many thanks for that.

WARREN BUFFET is quoted as saying…

– “There is no such thing as a SELF-made millionaire”.

NAPOLEON HILL (’Think And Grow Rich’) has said…

– “We need the support and leadership from a TEAM of people who see the same vision that we do – our MASTERMIND group.

When we reach larger and larger levels success and prosperity, it virtually impossible for us to be a ONE PERSON show (YOU, Inc).

WE, Inc is indeed about COLLABORATION and the beauty of LEVERAGE – but it also needs to be about OPTIMIZATION (the extended economy of ‘time’).

Great comments above.

Sincerely / Peter A.

Comment by Peter Arnold — September 23, 2009 @ 8:59 am

I look at “We Inc” as the true definition of network marketing. The rewards do flow down as well as up and although they may not be monetarily visible, what is being shared is priceless.

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 25, 2009 @ 7:30 am

Lane and team,
Congratulations on “We Inc” I know that this concept has been in the works for some time and now is your time, like a fine wine…

Focusing on the needs of others before self is the Renegade way and you have all done this so well, bringing people and purpose together to benefit all.

I look forward to “We Inc” growing and shining.

Comment by Angela James — September 25, 2009 @ 1:54 pm

Lane, you articulated “We, Inc.” well defining the collaboration of the Renegade Super Guides program, the Coaching Cognition program, and your Renegade Referrals program. From individuals, to an actual program, wow.

In the past, my experience with collaboration in a group was really effective when people just listened to each other first and just brainstormed. That is one of my favorite stages of the collaborative process. The creativity that comes out is so fun. The “We, Inc.” makes work fulfilling.

Thanks for writing this article, Lane.
Kathy

Comment by Kathy Beaman — September 26, 2009 @ 11:22 pm

Great article about the benefits of teaming up versus going it alone. I’m reminded of a saying ‘a team is greater than the sum of it’s parts’.

You also give some good boundaries that will help avoid misunderstanding and contribute to working effectively.

Comment by Dianne Thomsen — September 28, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

Lane,

What a super job of explaining ‘We Inc’. What I particularly like is how you explained the point of difference between our version of ‘We Inc’ compared to that in a corporation. I hadn’t even thought of comparing the two but it was a good question that was asked.

I think for many of us, although we have mostly worked with other people in our traditional jobs, hardly any of us have worked with others to benefit and support each other. We were a bunch of individuals who just happened to work together but not to help each other move forward in the organization.

‘We Inc’ as we are embracing it is far greater than many might think possible and I would also imagine that there might be some skeptics out there. All I can say is ‘Watch this space’ because the sum of our parts is so much greater than our individual selves.

‘We Inc’ has arrived:)

Comment by Deborah Marsden — September 30, 2009 @ 12:33 am

This is the great thing about the internet and how it has changed traditional business structures. Everyone now has the option of participating in a collaborative effort with like minded individuals of there choice.

Yes building your YOU,Inc is a necessary task when branding yourself as a leader. But the ultimate success comes from bringing like minded together WE,Inc as you say.

From here it’s then a communicative process of moving these like minds in a positive or could be negative, direction to the desired goal of the group.

No one person can do everything, but by collaborating and leveraging individual talents of the group WE,Inc can move mountains.

Comment by kevin thomas — October 25, 2009 @ 12:11 pm

Thank you Lane for this conversation. I’m still working on “you Inc”. When the world works as “We Inc” it is a better place for everyone. I love the way the renegade community works as “We Inc”.
Thank you
Jenn

Comment by jennifer — October 29, 2009 @ 2:20 pm

Hi Lane & Co,
You show that there is no contradiction in being all “You Inc.” and at the same time being committed to, contributing and working in “We Inc.”. It is even the contrary. You need to be your true self and being that find the perfect match and then develop together. I love it the way you put the words. Being a coach in the non-virtual world I am pritty much living that concept without having it labeled in this great way. But on the internet I still have to learn a lot to be that, too. So thanks again

Comment by Gertraud Wegst — November 1, 2009 @ 12:10 pm

Family is probably the number one reason the majority of people get into a home business. They are tired of missing their kids events, having to travel and being gone for days or weeks. Many times this is more important than the money.

Comment by David Enders, D.C. — September 25, 2009 @ 10:59 am

I love how this company is open to grow and innovate with people’s input. Ann Sieg’s leadership is so strong and still such a people person…we are so fortunate. I really enjoyed this interview with Candace and Blaine and heard how they are contributing essential talents to 80/20-Marketing Merge. Take a listen/view to this 26 minute video, it is well worth it.
Kathy

Comment by Kathy Beaman — September 26, 2009 @ 9:52 pm

Family is definitely very motivational for staying home and having a home based business.

You can tell that Candace is very proud of her son, Blaine!

Ann, thank you for sharing this video with the community. I hope to one day have one of my son’s involved in the family biz!

LeeAnn McVey

Comment by LeeAnn McVey — September 27, 2009 @ 4:36 pm

Isn’t great to see Blaine, so humble, humorous with big plans. Results focused – great phrase, great thought, great goal. Go, Blaine! Pretty young for such a great role model.

Comment by Donnalynn Polito — September 28, 2009 @ 8:44 am

I think as a parent, it is very fulfilling to be able to be a role model for our children to the point where they want to be our business partners. Although, at the age current age of 7, my son hasn’t made a life long commitment to being my partner, he does enjoy making videos with me and telling people that my “job” is working on the Internet. If I can instill him the true meaning of freedom- then I have succeeded. Good Luck to Candice and Blaine!

Comment by Adrian Schleis — September 29, 2009 @ 12:12 pm

Thanks everyone for your great comments. It’s really great to be surrounded by people like you in such a great community!
Of course if anyone has questions for me I’m always reachable

~Blaine

Comment by Blaine Glynn — October 10, 2009 @ 10:52 pm

I Don’t Know You!

It’s extremely hard to sell something to someone you don’t know, remember those old school marketing tactics from years past it was pretty frustrating back then. But now it doesn’t have to be.

Building a business online is not that much different than building one offline people like to do business with someone they know and trust and building relationships is a huge part of that. Nice article Cindy.

Comment by kevin thomas — October 27, 2009 @ 12:03 pm

Eric, when you wrote:
“It can be hard for someone to locate an ideal starting point when beginning from scratch.” no truer words were spoken.

Unfortunately, many people just launch themselves without a plan, without educating themselves and then sit back wondering why they don’t succeed.

Fortunately, those that belong to the Renegade Professional community, don’t have to worry about that. Planning and education are the critical first steps being taught that can lead anyone who has the desire to learn and apply what is learned, an undeniably successful online marketer.

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 25, 2009 @ 7:36 am

This article has been a great reminder. I tried some other “great” educational material I found on the Internet, promising faster success. All I actually found was frustration, overwhelm and myself spinning around in circles, trying to learn this new, “better than ever” program.

Renegade Professional has and has always had all the resources I need to have a marketing system set up and running. Newbie or Smart Beginner? Now, because of trial and error, I am and will continue to be a Smart Beginner, with plenty of stick-to-it-ive-ness.

Comment by Michelle Moseley — September 25, 2009 @ 10:15 pm

Eric,
So many times the teachings in the marketplace don’t even touch on the “smart beginner”.

You mention in your article that is “linked” at the bottom of this article – a smart beginner (even when we have started again) decides what “value” we can give and finds “skills” to develop that will help to grow their business (among many other things). One of the things that attracted me to Renegade Professional was the “how to” do marketing, which other programs lacked.

Thanks, Eric, for reminding us of these ideas.
Kathy

Comment by Kathy Beaman — September 26, 2009 @ 11:20 pm

Eric, Eric, That’s really right on. A smart beginner can see the journey of learning, growing, giving to be just as valuable as their anticipated success.

A smart beginner can apply all those lessons to any endeavor and expect to be successful. Where as a newbie on the fast track may rise quickly and fall harder with no expectations of longevity.

Comment by Donnalynn Polito — September 28, 2009 @ 8:49 am

Wow. You’ve summed it up beautifully.

The ‘newbie’ term tends to have a negative connotation. You’ve just created an alternative that is much more attractive and descriptive of what it will take to persevere through the early stages of learning internet marketing!

Comment by Dianne Thomsen — September 28, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

MY GOODNESS!

This newsletter could really be sold as an off-the-shelf magazine. I’ve had to “bookmark” several areas, to go back and review!

So general feedback – KUDOS and PROPS to the folks that put this together. It’s top-notch, and obviously took concerted effort. Well done!

I’m looking forward to the January event. Veeery excited about that. Let me know how I can help on any volunteer roles.

Those were great features on Curt Johnson, Becky Joubert, Mike Wilson, and Warren Little!

(Go-Giver is probably my favorite book of the year. I think I’ve given away a dozen copies! LOL! Hope my wife doesn’t read this…)

Having Jerry Chen on-board, is fantastic. Jerry’s Magnetic Network has excellent interviews. Jerry is known, liked and trusted across several on-line communities (including BetterNetworker).

So the dream team here at Renegade-land / the Marketing Merge Multi-verse continues to expand. Well done – nice acquisition.

This comment is getting long, so I’ll stop here.

Eric, Didi Kaitlin and team, keep up the great work with the newsletter.

Keep living your best life.

B O L A J I.

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Comment by Bolaji - Rat-Race-Escape-Artists.com — September 18, 2009 @ 10:51 am

Absolutely love the issues of Renegade Professional more and more each time. Really excited to see the new upcoming additions and working hard to stepping everything up a notch.

Cheers,

Charlotte

Comment by Charlotte Howard — September 20, 2009 @ 9:16 pm

Even though I check everywhere I know to keep on top of the news, some of it slips by.
Thank God we have Renegade Professional News to keep us informed.
As mentioned above, one could easily charge for this information.
But yet again, this is the kind of example of over-delivering value. These people practice what they preach!

Comment by Marie Leonard — September 21, 2009 @ 6:45 am

This is a powerful, professionally produced publication. Eric and team, the videos create a personal touch of community. I love the fun music in the tiramisu make it at home vid.
I was touched to the core with Ann’s comments on Curt’s contribution to her life/business and his own personal ministries in life. These values resonate with me. Ann’s comments to maintain a balance in the core four areas of our lives is always a good reminder to me and cements my confidence in my association with this community.
There is more, much more to applaud within this piece. Thank you Eric, Didi and team for your dedication to the community and great work here.

Comment by Pat Campbell — September 22, 2009 @ 5:14 pm

Great Work! The Renegade Professional News is really taking shape.

A thought crossed my mind as I read this – many groups or companies would be proud to have this as the ‘annual highlights’ reel. With Marketing Merge, new initiatives keep rolling out month after month.

The growth of your vision is rapid and obvious. It is also obvious just how hard you all are working.

I’m so happy to be part of this group and look forward to working closer with you all. I am continuously impressed by the caliber of people, the quality of work, and the pace of progress.

Patrice — Yes, I’m psyched!

Michael Wilson

Comment by Michael Wilson — September 23, 2009 @ 6:37 pm

It amazes me how much value there is in Renegade Professional – for the beginner with the tutorials in the back office and for the person who wants to jump in wherever they are to promote their business. It shows here in the Renegade Professional News how much growth there is on a weekly basis for anyone who wants to get involved – there is a place for many talents and interests. I am excited to be part of this growing and thriving community.

Comment by Kathy Beaman — September 25, 2009 @ 11:49 pm

Amazing activity going on here at Renegade Professional news. I’m continually impressed with the caliber of people coming into our community.

The entrepreneurial spirit has definitely caught hold you can just fell it as you browse around the content on this site.

Looking forward to what the future holds as we get stronger and stronger within the network marketing industry.So again congratulations to all our new members.

Comment by kevin thomas — September 27, 2009 @ 8:13 am

This site is a great addition to the Renegade Professional community. What I really like about it is it brings the people to the forefront and we get to see the faces of the people that we interact with on the net and on the phone. And for the new person coming into this community or people coming to take a visit, they can see that Renegade Professional is about real people, working together to create an alternative to the 9-5 grind, having fun, and building relationships and friendships. Kudos to all.
Cheers! Calvin

Comment by Calvin Mah — September 28, 2009 @ 2:36 pm

@Bolaji – I am really looking forward to meeting you at the live event here in Portland. We will have a great time. Thank you for your offer and we will make sure we take you up on it if need arises.

@KaitlinRose – You are so right, that’s really how things work around here. I have been so impressed ever since I met Mike Klingler and started working with him. I was introduced to a completely new and different world. The first time I saw a vision that has been outlined on a whiteboard just a few short months before that, actually being manifested into reality was a huge event for me. It was the beginning of me truly believing what my favorite quote from Napoleon Hill says: “Whatever the mind can conceive, it can achieve”. Get ready for witnessing a lot more ideas, get turned into top-notch reality.

@RanaBurr – We are always really excited to hear from people who have made progress by being plugged into our training. Renegade Professional and The Renegade Breakthrough Mentoring Program has definitely helped a lot of people just like you gain the confidence and take their business to the next level. It’s really cool though how you put it together “my confidence has grown to the point that I am ready to give” and we are witnessing this already by the excellent tutorials you are contributing with, in the back office of Renegade Professional. Thank you, and we hope to see a lot more from you. You definitely have a lot of value you can contribute.

@WarrenLittle we are also very proud to have you in the family!

@PatCampbell – yes the balance between the four core areas is essential for a fulfilling life journey. I love that Ann shared with all of us about an important mentor in her life journey and how Curt has helped her get in touch with those core areas and create a balance. I am excited about our Coaching Cognition training and platform coming out this month with Barbara Silva and many many other different coaches. There will be mentors and coaches for everyone and every topic. No matter which core value one is trying to get in touch with and help create balance with the rest, they will have a coach they can trust and rely on who can help them with that. Just like Curt did for Ann.

Partners in Progress,
DiDi Alcheva

Comment by Diyana Alcheva - Didi — September 28, 2009 @ 10:39 pm

Responding to Mary (above),

Hi Mary,

In the Start Here Checklist inside your Renegade Professional Back Office you were introduced very early to a training that addresses that topic. It’s called “An in Depth Look on How to Personalized and Customize Your Training Plan.”

But I’m going to assume you already watched that, I’m going to ask you to reflect on this for a moment…

If you were a Professor at a major University and one of your students asked you the same question, referring to how they felt about all the options, opportunities and work found throughout college campus, what would you tell them?

I’ve had time to look at some of your content today and it looks to me that you’ve nailed the mechanical piece of your business. You’ve gotten online, you’ve got a blog, you’ve got video, ect. Great. Step 1 accomplished. Now it’s time to work on your influence factor, and the essential list we’ve talked about. (Leadership Skills.)

I have a suggestion for you:

Find a coach who suits your needs. Be open and willing and you may transcend the world of learning mechanics and tools and enter the soulful world of moving others through inspiration. No system, college, tool or other widget will remove the need to know how to influence others.

Join Barbara Silva’s coaching program. It addresses this all head on.

You CAN do this.

Mike

Comment by Mike Klingler — October 1, 2009 @ 10:38 am

I love reading my “copy” of the Renegade Professional News. As we continue to grow, this is a great way to stay in touch with what is up and coming within our community.

Keep up the great work, team!

Comment by LeeAnn McVey — October 16, 2009 @ 9:15 am

As somewhat of a newbie with Renegade Pro, I am finding that the value Renegade Pro provides is better than outstanding. Having done the “what else is out there” program nothing beats Renegade Pro. To whom ever reads this don’t waste your time or money on anything else Renegade Pro training and tutorials is ALL you need. Keep up the good work team.

Thanks Renegade Pro
Jeff

Comment by Jeffery — October 29, 2009 @ 7:16 am

This is a terrific and very professional newsletter. It amazes me to see how much Renegade Professional continues to grow and improve. There are contiuously new trainings added, communication vehicles (such as the Facebook site and this newsletter), as well as entirely new programs (like Coaching Cognition).

All these changes are an important reminder that the world of internet marketing is constantly evolving, and we have to keep improving too if we want to stay on top of things. Thank heaven we have the resources here at Renegade Professional to help us do just that.

Comment by Cindy Schulson — November 1, 2009 @ 8:27 pm