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Hi Mike,

How can I put a picture thumbnail here like Pat has…..? Thanks

Comment by Kristoperson — February 28, 2010 @ 10:19 pm

HI Mike! I shared this comment in your Fan Page Discussion but wanted to share it here too…

Funny, I teach about the “Big 4″ but the Fan Page is something that I have been contemplating with for months… Here’s my post:

“Hi Mike! This is sooo cool! THANK YOU for taking the initiative and leading the way to educate the community re the benefits of a Fan Page. I for one have contemplated the idea of a fan page for a few months now but here are the 2 biggest reasons I haven’t moved forward with creating one:

1) I can’t get over the idea of me inviting people to “Become My Fan”… why can’t it just be “Let’s Learn From Each Other” or something? I know it’s a rather shallow excuse but I guess my #2 reason is is really what has been stopping me and that is,

2) I already have to consciously limit my time for my social media mktg efforts, especially now that I am in product and course creation mode. I am already having a bit of a challenge making time to build and foster my relationships on my personal FB profile that to add another page – a Fan Page- where I really have to be consistently “present” and maintain makes me a bit nervous that one of them might suffer from lesser TLC…

One of my mentors ( soon to launch a book am co-authoring with her) Social Media Expert Mari Smith, is a huge advocate of Fan Pages and that’s what prompted me to seriously consider it.

I know sooner or later, I have to do it since I have so much I would like to teach and share as far as how to use technology and Relationship or Relational Marketing to grow ones business!

I am all eyes – and ears – to what you’re doing! I continue to learn immensely from you and I absolutely trust your direction and pioneering spirit!

In Gratitude,

Emma ”

Comment by Emma Tiebens — February 28, 2010 @ 11:29 pm

That’s what i love about the Renegade Professional you always coming up with new and wonderful ideas to further enhance i learning curve great job Mike on my way to follow.

Comment by Martin Leyon — March 1, 2010 @ 6:00 am

Mike and Eric,

The Power 5 and Smart Beginner are excellent training opportunities that I’m excited about learning and activating to increase my education and create communication around my passion and niche.

Thank you for all you do for all of us! Wow you’re both awesome in giving value!!!!

Comment by Peggy Krzmarzick — March 1, 2010 @ 8:41 am

Mike

Thanks for always bring information that will advance our efforts. You are a great teacher.

Comment by Rallie Rallis — March 1, 2010 @ 10:47 am

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know I posted a response at the Facebook Discussion area here:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Klingler/307154349288?v=app_2373072738#!/topic.php?uid=307154349288&topic=13140

(you have to be logged into Facebook to view the discussion).

We’re really turning on the heat over there!
Mike

Comment by Mike Klingler — March 1, 2010 @ 10:10 pm

Hi Eric,

Thanks for the info and I have now have my own gravatar This community is the best of the best…

Comment by Kristoperson — March 6, 2010 @ 10:29 pm

Coaching Cognition is going to change my life.

I want to thank Mike Klingler, Barbara Silva, Curt Johnson and Ellie Drake in advance for the benefits that I will experience from this work/from the new relationships with my peers and mentors.

Comment by Pat Campbell — November 23, 2009 @ 6:53 pm

I want to get in ypor coaching program. I watched your video and I want to be a coach. I went to the website; http://www.marketingmerge.com but my computer would not let me go there it said the link is broken. I really want to get into this coaching I have been working on improving myself and this is the perfect platform for me to do it. Please call me or at 570-628-03322 or my cell 570-691-6783 or email me. Please , do not leave me out. thank you

Leo A James

Comment by Leo a James — November 28, 2009 @ 11:49 am

Yes, Ren. Prof. teaches you the best and what you do need to succeed. Why spend membership fees on other programs that online give you a little bit. I like the whole enchilada, and Ren. Prof. delivers that in abundance.

Comment by Marie Leonard — December 9, 2009 @ 2:26 pm

Dear Mike and Partners:

You keep providing SO much enormous value to your community.

Personally, I have been a fan of Dr. Ellie Drake for some time.

Unfortunately, I am unable to get that above VIDEO to work – but I’ll keep trying.

Perhaps there’s a ‘glitch’ in the software?

Warmly / Peter A.

Comment by Peter Arnold — November 9, 2009 @ 11:43 am

I board listened to develop my skills with coaching Coaching Cognition …

I board and begin to concentrate on my listening skills to increase my market value.

but I board learned anything today not just because I board technology to translate your French Language Audio
thank you
Mohamed Ridha

Comment by Mohamed Ridha Bouguerra — November 9, 2009 @ 12:04 pm

Great coaching.Forgotten about the different styles of listening.Pure gold.
Thanks.

Comment by Andrew Collinson — November 9, 2009 @ 2:47 pm

Ellie teaches us from her own personal experience. She has learned to listen to her inner self. Ellie takes consistent action. She admonishes her listeners to do the same.

When she teaches about becoming a good listener, it comes from her heart. Ellie encourages each student to “lean on your own authentic self”; to sit up straight; keep muscles relaxed; to speak and write from where you are coming from.

Oh, there is so much more in the 9 Tips in Listening that she gave in this webinar. It is certainly a gift to be able to listen to it repeatedly.

Thank you Ellie, Thank you Mike and Didi and the Marketing Merge team.

Comment by Pat Campbell — November 9, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

WOW!!! I am so happy that this is recorded, I will definately need to listen to this more than once. What a truly wonderful speaker, someone that I will follow.

Thank You So Much For Forwarding
Nicole Bennett

Comment by Nicole Bennett — November 9, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

I’m new to internet and social networking and FB adn twitter. I cant get the video to play. Is there soemthing wrong with my computer?

Comment by Jenny Wong — November 9, 2009 @ 7:18 pm

Thank you very much to Ellie for spending time with us and for Mike and Didi for arranging it and putting the recording up for all of us to listen to. For me the ‘aha’ was learning when to interrupt at the right place. I allow people to unload themselves and I have learned it is OK to interrupt and bring them back to the essence. The 9 tips are critical for everyone to be aware of and to practice.

Comment by Helen Wenley — November 9, 2009 @ 8:32 pm

Thank you Ellie and Mike for such an inspiring teaching.

Great to learn how to become a good listener – be able to communicate with your authentic self, listen with your heart and align with your body language even though when we are on the phone, so important.

Develop the ability to know who we are first and people will follow.

Lots of valuable tips to help developing ourselves from within first so we can coach and lead others.

“I am my own product, invest in myself” a gem!

Thanks again

Cindy

Comment by Cindy Chung — November 9, 2009 @ 9:51 pm

Listening to Ellie, I was struck by the similarities between her strategies and those, which I learned to employ, whilst becoming a radio interviewer, back in the 1970’s.

I learned from George Yeatman, a dear man, who invested time and considerable energy in teaching me the fundamentals of being a good interviewer.

I listened to him and, with all modesty, I did become better at it. But, having been in denial, for too long, I had turned my back on interviewing people, for a living.

Now, realising that I still have something to offer, I am, thanks to Ellie, once more determined to use my poor talents.

Not just in the search for a pot of gold, but in the deepfelt need to become a valued part of my business community – valued, through my ability to reach out, through the medium of sound and, by doing so, to help others achieve more, from their businesses.

Thanks, Ellie. You have inspired me.

Comment by Graham Freer — November 10, 2009 @ 1:43 am

Thank you, Mike, for sharing this aspect of your success. To be able to improve ones self both professionally and personally is something that I look forward to. I know that I will listen to Ellie several more times and have already jumped to her website. I am sure that the coaching cognition course is going to be very worthwhile and look forward to adding this to my plate as I continue to work through your other trainings. Your ability to give the entire recipe, or set of skills, to us through Renegade Breakthrough has simply been amazing. Thank you for pushing us, while holding our hands along the way!

Comment by Phyllis Emrich — November 10, 2009 @ 10:00 am

In just few days I’ve been able to practice the tips that Ellie shared during the call. It’s such a wealth of information that I have to go back to my notes often. These are not just skills for Network Marketing but for life.
Thank you everyone for such an amazing learning experience.
Angelica

Comment by Angelica Ried — November 10, 2009 @ 4:35 pm

WOW! That’s all I have to say for NOW. WOW!
And thank you, of course, to Ann and Michael, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to meet such a great lady. Dr. Drake is the first person ever who could put into words what made me such a success with what many call “problem students” or children in general. Until now I had no idea of what I now understand to be “visceral listening”. Even though I don’t remember even hearing the word before, I must have just been born with it which would explain why so many students often told me that until meeting me, they had never felt “inspired” to want to learn or what made me so popular whenever I was in sales.
Like Peter Arnold, I had a hard time to get the video to work for days but I found the trick today! It just took a little patience to allow the blue bottom line to upload all the way before I began to listen or else it kept cutting off, which I did by putting it on pause afer clicking “play”. Then it was smooth sailing. Not only did I listen to it twice but filled a whole notebook of just about every word she had to say.
By the way, I really enjoyed Peter Arnold’s website which, out of sheer curiosity, because we had the same problem, I was glad I checked. Duty calls right now but I will go back to it soon. Hoping I will one day have the know-how to acquire one of my own (website that is), I keep on learning all that I can about it and about having an internet business I can be passionate about. With Ann Sieg’s “The Renegade Network Marketer”, which I am still reading, I will surely learn as I believe I saw something to that effect on Page 94.
“NOW”, and at the risk of repeating myself, I will say all that I have to say about this video: “WOW”.

Comment by Teri — November 11, 2009 @ 2:18 pm

Wonderful insights… especially being able to listen to oneself before being able to listen to others. The call was amazing.
Annette

Comment by Annette — November 11, 2009 @ 10:35 pm

Mike, Didi, and Ann, this has been a tremendous teaching for living daily in work, play,and community. Especially, because this takes one out a self-centered mode of operation to a caring tactile– caring mode. Listening is essential for listening to others, self, and inner self of both. Dr. Drake is so inspiring to be patient, attentive, and encouraging personally. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP TO GROW AND BE SUCCESSFUL. I am thankful for her free gifts.

Comment by Jessie Dudley — November 12, 2009 @ 9:08 am

Mike and Didi the live conference call with Ellie Drake was truly educational and inspiring.

Thank you Ellie for exploring and explaining the listening skills from within. The 9 tips were great. I will be listening to this audio again and again.

Thanks
Hollis Holloway

Comment by Hollis Holloway — November 12, 2009 @ 1:09 pm

Fabulous call. I am so glad you cover listening to yourself is the path to listening at a deeper level to others. Excellent information. A breath of fresh air. The power of asking the right questions, and taking the time to respond at a deeper level.

Faith

Comment by Faith Barnard — November 12, 2009 @ 7:46 pm

@Didi, Ellie and BraveHeartWomen give tremendous value. In coaching she truly is able to get to the core of the matter, even though I at times, was not ready to face them. But,it got work done

Coaching Cognition is billing to be a most significant personal development program available to the individual serious about making changes.

With Barbara Silva, Curtis Johnson and now Dr. Ellie Drake–three very wise, intuitive practitioners working with us intimately—wow, I am so glad for this opportunity.

Coaching Cognition will be an instrument of change for each participant. The training program will equip a team of coaches impacting the community that reaches out to them in tangible ways. How empowering.

Comment by Pat Campbell — November 13, 2009 @ 2:05 pm

WOW…

Comment by John Harrington — November 15, 2009 @ 10:19 pm

The thing I like about Renegade Pro is that is addresses all levels of Internet Marketing. The beginner will get tons of value and the more advanced people will also get tons of value. The key is to stick with it long enough to garner the value. When I started Renegade I came to the program with a great deal of knowledge about the Internet (I am a web designer). I still found that I learned a great deal that I could both use in my business as well as use to promote my business. I found that dedicating a few hours to the training videos each day ( or several on weekends) was what it took to learn what I needed to know. Focusing on one subject until it is mastered is also very helpful. Fight the urge to bounce around and remain focused – you will see awesome results!

Comment by Dotty — October 2, 2009 @ 9:34 pm

Mike, I couldn’t have said this better myself “If you don’t complete your training OF COURSE you can’t make the same business transformations as our students who HAVE completed their training”.

I’ve talked with so many prospective Renegade beginners who first off are suffering from information overload, and secondly don’t know where to begin.

And I always begin by telling my story,start at Squidoo and follow the tutorials click by click step by step it’s the way the program was designed and believe me it works.And by all means develop a plan(you own essential list) and stick to it.

Comment by kevin thomas — October 3, 2009 @ 8:22 am

“Inner turmoil and a sense of “lack” (not having what you want fast enough) leads to self doubt and self destruction:”

I am one of those students who allowed distractions, real life issues get in the way of learning. True enough, circumstances prevail that get in the way of progress towards a goal. Turmoil and self-doubt follow.

I am deeply grateful for the ongoing encouragement and determination that brings me back to center. The learning curve is always before me, and every student. Staying the course is well worth the effort.

I am glad, I did not allow distractions to become the master of my journey through Renegade Professional.

Comment by Pat Campbell — October 4, 2009 @ 8:56 pm

How many times have I fallen for the “grass is greener” scenario! And it wasn’t until I became a Renegade Professional that I found myself becoming more focused and on track.
Why would I want to look anywhere else when all I need is right here?
Staying focused on my goals has now become much easier.
What sweetens the pot greatly is the opportunity for advancement, such as the Super Guide team and now the Coaching Cognition opportunity and possibly becoming a paid coach.
There are no other communities I’ve seen so far that deliver the value and opportunities seen in Renegade Professional.

Comment by Marie Leonard — October 19, 2009 @ 7:27 am

Thank you for those encouraging words. I am finding my focus and watching the video again helped. You are right it is so easy to get distracted on the internet. I find having a to do list for the day keeps me focused.
Thank you
Jenn

Comment by jennifer — October 29, 2009 @ 2:47 pm

Hi Mike,

I love what you said about ‘being authentic’ and ‘loving what you do’. There is definitely a struggle in process of finding your authentic self as well as your own unique brand in business.

However like you have put is so nicely the ultimate success is being able to be your authentic self, love what you do, give value to others as well as receiving value from others.

The coaching cognition program will be a place to experience all of those things and more. I have had the privilege of being coached by one of the coaching cognition coaches Eric Walker. It was a great experience.

I know if people are willing and ready to take their business to the next step working with a coach will help them become empowered personally and in their business building efforts.

I am also interested in becoming a coach with Coaching Cognition and am very excited about the program. Hearing the testimonials from others and their experience of taking the course is extremely encouraging.

Thanks to you and Barbara Silva for providing this wonderful opportunity.

kind regards,

Ness,

Comment by Neseret Bemient — September 30, 2009 @ 4:15 am

I’m deeply touched by what you have written in this post Mike. So much so that I am very close to tears.

I read your ‘Finding the only shortcut…’ post and the Essential List, which I now have printed out and reflect upon daily. In that post your story conveyed so powerfully how The List emerged out of your own struggles and experiences.

When I read your latest email a few moments ago I could hardly believe that you were writing about a process that I have been going through for a while now. I have been in that space of ‘self-doubt’, searching for my ‘voice’, the Brand of Me. It’s a lonely space to be in and having someone else suddenly reach out and say “I’ve been there too” – well, it nearly done me in! The tears whelmed up because I knew you ‘understood’ what it was like to be in that space.

My self-doubt emerged as I was creating my website. Finally, against the advice ‘don’t keep tinkering…move on’ I took down all the pages I’d written & took two-thirds off my homepage. I knew it was the right thing to do. And then, once I’d cleared the decks, my ‘look and feel’ began to emerge and then ‘my voice’. As you say ‘doubt and trust’. I had to trust that I would recognize ‘my voice’ when I finally heard it – that I would know my ‘look and feel’ when I finally saw it.

Being a member of Renegade Breakthrough and Renegade Pro has been such an amazing, joyful experience for me. It is an experience in which I am constantly touched by the honesty and ‘giving’ that is conveyed by everyone involved with Renegade. I recently read DiDi’s post on Better Networker where she shares her experiences after reading The List. Her beauty, both inside and out, shines forth and warms us all.

My deepest thanks to you all for being who you are and sharing that with us all.

Kisane

Comment by kisane — September 30, 2009 @ 6:12 am

Doubt vs. Trust – This is actually a topic I want to develop in our coaching training.

Often, we place negative or positive values on something and leave it at that. At first glance, doubt would be a negative and trust the positive.

But as you pointed out here, doubt can serve it’s purpose. It made you stop, reflect, and get clear on what you were doing before plunging in.

As coaches, we help our clients to examine both the positives and the negatives. If we are experiencing an emotion, like doubt, it’s good to find out exactly why it is there. Doubt, in this case, didn’t mean you were on the wrong track. But it caused you to focus on what it was you really wanted to do and why you wanted to do it. That’s powerful.

I shudder to think of the loss to us all if you had not taken the time to understand this. Some people experience doubt and use it as a reason to quit. Thank goodness, you didn’t.

Trust is a good thing…so long as it has been authentically earned. We’ve all trusted someone or something and found the trust had been misplaced.

You build trust – for me that is your brand – precisely because of what you have done in this article. You don’t just go out and “sell.” You share your process, your thinking and your goals.

Coaching Cognition has grown out of the trust that developed between you and I. You inspire me every day!

Comment by Barbara Silva — September 30, 2009 @ 7:28 am

Thank you Mike!

You clearly speak from within – who you really are. That means more to me than any marketing strategy or tactic out there. I have a tendency to question myself (doubt), and also the intent of others.

Every time I read your emails or hear you speak on videos and tutorials I know that it is you I’m listening to – the real you – the person who clearly likes helping others. For me, that creates trust. So I can feel, now more than ever, the importance of coaching – coaching with heart. Even from the printed word it creates a connection that is truly exciting.

And it is also clear that you attract people who are of the same heart like Barbara Silva and the Marketing Merge Team. Being a member of Renegade Professionals has brought me to a place of knowing I can build a business that fits me.

I’m sure I would seriously benefit from the Coaching Cognition program. Even though I’m still progressing through the action guide, is this program something to consider now?

Comment by Julie Rose — September 30, 2009 @ 10:19 am

Tony is very keep on neurocognition.He’s a medical
worker and his site is a focus for a number of disciplines.I keep my blog there..and ontological
coaching has been big with tony squeze in thru his
tiny peephole,see what other links might brink with yours.I “coach” music-but I am really working with
development and skills completely transferable to other venues.the music young folk seem to do very well
in the rest of their assessment at school-and they replicate excellence by modelling. Older adults reflect where they are.And that may send them to
the door,never to return-or a dream just between themselves to play from nothing a certain song is a
personal accomplishment which models autonomy and
reaching further. So check us out! And enjoy!

Comment by wilton — September 30, 2009 @ 12:40 pm

Doubt + Trust = Personal Discovery and Greater Levels of Ultimate Success

Well, Mike, you’ve hit the nail on the head again. You are definitely in your power as a mentor and business coach/trainer.

You well know the ebbs and flow of self doubt I have journeyed through. I am finding a centre of strength and absolutely looking forward to working with Barbara and Coaching Cognition to build that out.

Long ago, I learned to trust you. When the systems failed, you didn’t. The kind of authenticity you demonstrate here is a common thread through the years. I think you are spot on listening to your gut in regards to the marketing process that will work best for you.

Comment by Pat Campbell — September 30, 2009 @ 7:35 pm

Barbara,

Thanks, that answers my question. Helping and interacting with people is an important and exciting part of the business I want to create. I know listening is important, but I also know it’s much more than that and I don’t have much experience from a business standpoint.

You are right. For the last two years I have been learning to listen more closely to my heart and gut – that inner knowing – and it has served me well. Things just seem to fall into place and I am now learning skills I never thought I would be learning. When I saw your webinars on coaching I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It feels both exciting and a little scary. It is obvious to me that it is of great value.

Thank you

Comment by Julie Rose — October 2, 2009 @ 12:32 pm

Dear Mike,
What you have writen is from the deep part of your heart and what is been said is the voice within of your thoughts you are a gifted person and you used it by giving a good energy around you so it was who you become.thank you Mike of who you are and thank for the gift you give to us to become who we are and gonna be in future mind, body,heart and soul are connected.

Comment by Violeta Edge — October 2, 2009 @ 5:00 pm

Mike,

As always, I’m super inspired by your words and I can absolutely vouch for the Coaching Cognition platform. Talk about empowerment. This course empowers us to take leaders to the next level. My confidence in helping others find their biggest challenges in business is growing by leaps and bounds.

Thank you Mike and Barbara for CC.

Terri
PS If you are thinking about NOT taking this course, click on my name to see what I have to say about that

Comment by Terri Stallcop — October 8, 2009 @ 2:57 am

I admire your sticktoitiveness (we often say that word, but don’t often spell it…also meaning dogged perseverance. Thanks for the encouragement, guys.
Kathy

Comment by Kathy Beaman — August 10, 2009 @ 1:49 am

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

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

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

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,
Barb

Comment by Barb Scott — September 18, 2009 @ 9:38 am

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

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.

Comment by Deborah Marsden — October 22, 2009 @ 4:11 pm

Awesome Fiona!

As an educator, I have a passion for films and intend on becoming a producer in the near future. Maybe our paths will meet again

I’ll keep my eye on your development with the movie.

Thanks for sharing,
Mike

Comment by Mike Klingler — July 29, 2009 @ 3:39 am

Awesome article Mike, You are the true meaning of a go giver and I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve taught me. I can only hope to be able to give half as much as you are and I know it will be rewarded ten fold financially, but I find the best reward is seeing someone I have helped reap the rewards of being a go giver. Thanks

Comment by John Enns — July 29, 2009 @ 10:15 am

Thanks Mike!

As one of the “tortoises” of the RBMP students I just devoured The Go-Giver this past weekend. I thought of you and Ann Sieg so many times during my reading. The book’s message solidified how fortunate I am to be a part of this new wave of opportunity within a mentoring community.

Thanks for sharing your optimism, enthusiasm and expertise. What a gift.

Comment by Bev LaDSmith — August 3, 2009 @ 6:42 am

Yep I am in.It’s clear to me I need to give more.I have over 70 posts on my blog,4 Squidoo lenses,3 Hub pages an SBI website,1500 followers on Twitter,200 Facebook friends,a few on Myspace.I’ve posted Ezine articles and posted on forums, a Blinkweb lead capture page,a video and email boot camp,but still not one sign up, and one person on my list who it seems just wants to sell to me. I feel this neediness for results, which I want to get rid of,and only by giving can I do this.So let me know when this all takes off.

Thanks

Andrew

Comment by Andrew Collinson — August 11, 2009 @ 2:31 pm

Hi Mike,
I knew you were a go-giver from the first tutorial I watched and heard your voice. It is right there in your voice. However, I didn’t know to how much or to what degree you were a giver until you told us in the above awesome article. Loved every nano-second of it. You do have the secret. It can be summed up in this principle of the universe–You reap what you sow. Your time of reaping is here! Enjoy all the harvest that is coming your way.
The library called and the “Go-Giver is in and I am on my way to pick it up right now. Can’t wait to read it!

My Best,
Dee Briggs

Comment by Dee Briggs — August 12, 2009 @ 9:02 am