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<title><![CDATA[About The Blakester]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/about-the-blakester/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/about-the-blakester/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hello, my name is Robert H Blakely. I am known online as The-Blakester. I got the name The-Blakester]]></description>
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<p><strong>Hello, my name is <strong>Robert H Blakely</strong>. I am known online as <strong>The-Blakester</strong>. I got the name The-Blakester when I was in the <strong>US Army</strong> as a make shift happen kind of guy that was always combat ready. </strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:small;">I have done nothing but <strong>customer service</strong> and <strong>sales</strong> for my entire life other than the <strong>military</strong>. I have over 20 years of <strong>training</strong> experience in where I have trained people how to <strong>communicate</strong>. I am also an online <strong>mentor/coach</strong> to numerous people. </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:small;">My mission online and off is to help others <strong>succeed</strong>.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:small;">See, I was introduced to <strong>&#8220;The Secret&#8221;</strong> about 4 years ago and by studying its teachings I have learned to get what I want out of life, and can help show you how to do the same.</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:medium;">I have been involved in <strong>health and wellness</strong> as well as <strong>business building tools</strong> since before 2005. Yes I went through my failures of learning online. </span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size:medium;">The greatest concern I see online is the numerous amounts of failures, and the reasoning behind the failure.</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>If you are not seeing the desired results needed, maybe you should just ask for help from the right person.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Thanks for reading.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>The Blakester</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Robert Blakely</strong></span></p>
<p><a href="http://RobertHBlakely.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>http://RobertHBlakely.com</strong></span></a></p>
<p><strong><em>Robert is more than your typical &#8220;mentor&#8221;.  He is a true guide in the success of both life and business.  I have had the opportunity of knowing Robert for over a year now.  He has been a great life coach and a great business leader. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>I am someone who has a training background in the corporate world.  Training and teaching others requires a true skill set in which many lack or are simply unaware of.  Robert, however, has the real skills required to teach others.  He is patient, kind and has the ability to explain things in multiple ways so that others can understand.  He is a true trainer and leader in every sense of those words.  I am proud to call him my friend, mentor and colleague.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Thank you Robert for all you do&#8230; and for being YOU!</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Much Love,<br />
Tula Rainwater<br />
***Tula Rainwater***<img class="skype_name_highlight" src="//skype_ff_toolbar_win/content/icons/icon_offline.png" border="none" alt="" />:<br />
*Colleague<br />
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<title><![CDATA[H1N1 virus or Xooma's Silver Max and X2O?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/h1n1-virus-or-xoomas-silver-max-and-x2o/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:10:35 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/h1n1-virus-or-xoomas-silver-max-and-x2o/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You know with the world wide scare of the swine flu virus (H1N1) there is only a few things you need]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>You know with the <b>world wide</b> scare of the <b>swine flu virus (H1N1)</b> there is only a few things you need to know.</p>
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<p><b>Number 1.</b></p>
<p>“You can trace every sickness, every disease and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” – Dr. Linus Pauling (Two-time Nobel Prize winner)</p>
<p><b>Number 2.</b></p>
<p>When your body is in a non-acidic state it functions properly. Meaning cuts heal quicker, sicknesses are almost non existent, and you will also have more energy.</p>
<p>Here are 2 products that <b>Xooma Worldwide</b> offers that will make a difference in your health, as well as give you some preventative maintenance against the H1N1 virus.</p>
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<p><b>Silver Max</b><br />
<b>Why?</b><br />
Recognized as an all Natural Mineral Supplement. Silver has been known for centuries as a natural product, effective against viral, bacterial, and fungal problems. Silver-Max is a micronutrient suspension of Silver in deionized water with no additives or coloring. This product is guaranteed to be of the highest quality and one of the most effective silver micronutrient products available. Great health benefits when used internally and externally. <b>Order product number #1111 or double your strength with Super C&#38;P Max order number #1132<br />
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<p><b>X2O</b><br />
<b>Why X2O?</b> Alkalizing, Anti-Aging, Antioxidant, Electrolytes, Absorption, and Disease Prevention are all phrases that can be attributed to an X2O sachet added to your water. Essential minerals from the X2O sachet are released as ions into your water, allowing them to be absorbed quickly and easily at the cellular level. X2O transforms plain water into a powerful alkaline beverage which can help fight against acidic &#38; unhealthy conditions in the body caused by today’s fast-paced lifestyles and is the perfect addition to any supplement program. From adults to children and from athletes to the elderly, everyone can benefit from this simple, yet powerful product. Discover how great it feels to hydrate, mineralize and revitalize daily with X2O. <b>Order product number #8050 for 60 sachets.</b></p>
<p><b>If you are interested in preventive maintenance for your body, you can get your preventative maintenance products through the link below.</b></p>
<p><b><a href="http://XoomaWorldwide.com/TheBlakester" target="_blank"><br />
Protect Me From Myself</a></b></p>
<p>Thanks for reading. Here&#8217;s to your health.</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
<a href="http://RobertHBlakely.com" target="_blank">http://RobertHBlakely.com</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Response to Tula.. Love just happens… or does it?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/response-to-tula-love-just-happens%e2%80%a6-or-does-it/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/response-to-tula-love-just-happens%e2%80%a6-or-does-it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Well, at the risk of showing my sensitive side. I am posting a reply to a great friend and business ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>Well, at the risk of showing my sensitive side.<br />
I am posting a reply to a great friend and business partner<br />
<a href="http://tularainwater.com/blog/2009/09/27/love-just-happens-or-does-it/">Tula Rainwater</a></p>
<p>I have always known Tula to be a great writer, and lately she<br />
has taken us into caves, and made us dance with our shadows.<br />
Metaphorically speaking she has made us dig into our feelings.</p>
<p>Her latest post <a href="http://tularainwater.com/blog/2009/09/27/love-just-happens-or-does-it/">&#8220;Love just happens&#8230; or does it?&#8221;</a><br />
Really struck a chord with me. I encourage you to read her<br />
post before you read mine so It all makes sense to you.</p>
<p>Cue the music below to get started&#8230;</p>
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<p>When I was reading Tulas post I couldnt help but let the<br />
flood gates open up for a good cleansing of the soul.</p>
<p>See, I believe there are different levels of love between people.</p>
<p>I have been fortunate enough to loved many times in my life.<br />
I have also had the misfortune of having many bombs in my life as well<br />
as others. </p>
<p>One thing that I have learned about us as humans<br />
in general, is that we hold on to what we think is, or was the best.</p>
<p>Let me explain.. My first love Rosie Taylor in High School<br />
(I still think about her to this day) was to me, what I though was<br />
the greatest thing in my life. At the time she was. </p>
<p>I really hope to run into her one day but also fear the meeting and<br />
the feelings unleashed in person after so many years. </p>
<p>Does she feel like I do? Has she thought about me all of these<br />
years in hopes of rekindling an old love? Perhaps?</p>
<p>What would be said or done if this meeting actually happened?<br />
Would we passionately rip each others clothes off? Or would we not<br />
meet because in fact she has found a love and I now have mine?</p>
<p>After Rosie I had a few relationships here and there until I met<br />
my first sons mother Steven.</p>
<p>Now, this was the most perfect unfit relationship for anyone to go through.<br />
Did I love her? When I look back on it I think I thought I loved her. What I do<br />
love is what came from that relationship. My first born Steven. I love her for that.</p>
<p>Well through this tragic relationship I met the woman I would call my EX-Wife.<br />
Can I say I loved her? Yes I can honestly say I did and still do. I was forced to<br />
the alter before I wanted to, but I still loved her. Just didn&#8217;t feel it enough to get married.<br />
Other then her cheating on me for another man. The biggest reason I would have to say<br />
is because we had my second son David. I love her for that.</p>
<p>After getting divorced and around the time of getting out of the military I met Cheri.<br />
Man was she cute.. 5&#8242; 3&#8243; little blondie with a great attitude. I couldn&#8217;t help<br />
but fall in love with her. LOL </p>
<p>So a few loves came in and out of my life and I told myself that I would never get married<br />
until I met the right woman, and knew that it would be forever. </p>
<p>Then I met Melanie..</p>
<p>Melanie, and I met at work while I was single, and we had to keep our relationship<br />
low key because of me moving into a management position right when we started<br />
seeing each other. </p>
<p>Melanie to me is the definition of woman. The unconditional<br />
love she showed me was only matched by the love of my mother. </p>
<p>Going out of her way daily just to spend time with me. Everything was picture<br />
perfect until that brutal night on Jan 1st of 2001 when I was called by her mother<br />
frantically asking if Mel was with me because her trailer was engulfed in flames.</p>
<p>I lost her, and her 2 beautiful daughters Ashley and Chelsea Spicer all in one night.<br />
I went through a depression unmatched by anything I have ever dealt with in my life<br />
before.</p>
<p>At that time I thought I was destined to live the rest of my life growing old and lonely.<br />
I went through feeling I wasn&#8217;t good enough for any woman. I stayed single for a while<br />
because I just couldn&#8217;t think of another woman after what had happened.</p>
<p>I guess it was about a year before I met Jen. I thought ok lets take this slow.<br />
I was able to find another that I could love. It was another great relationship.<br />
I thought I was blessed from Mel above for bringing someone into my life that I could feel love again.<br />
We then had my beautiful baby girl Heaven. Then out of nowhere after 6 years. I get the I love<br />
you but I&#8217;m not in love with you line. 6 years and a child and your not in love with me?</p>
<p>Here we go again.. destined to grow old and lonely again..</p>
<p>Then a little hottie half my age to build up my confidence again.</p>
<p>Now, I have finally found what I believe to be the love lost and needed in my life.</p>
<p>Someone sent to me by Melanie knowing what I need. </p>
<p>Someone to take care of me like she would.</p>
<p>This woman has been pivotal in redefining myself, and has put me on the path<br />
to achieving everything I want in life. </p>
<p>This mystery lady of mine will be revealed to you all<br />
very soon.<br />
Gotta love the secrecy right? LOL</p>
<p>So understand through everything I have been through. YES &#8220;Love does just happen!&#8221;</p>
<p>When it is meant to be it will be.<br />
Never go looking for love.<br />
Think hard about what you want in a relationship of love.<br />
Remember to cherish the ones you love because in a flash<br />
or a spark as love starts. </p>
<p>A flash or a spark can also take away that love.</p>
<p>With love and in memory to Melanie, Ashley, and Chelsea.. I still love you baby, and always will.<br />
Thank you for bringing the love of my life into it again. I know your shining down on me from above.</p>
<p>The Blakester</strong></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Something New to Learn]]></title>
<link>http://charlenetedesco3.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/something-new-to-learn/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>charlenetedesco3</dc:creator>
<guid>http://charlenetedesco3.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/something-new-to-learn/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hi All I apologize for being late on writing this new blog.  Been busy with getting my two new proje]]></description>
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<p>I apologize for being late on writing this new blog.  Been busy with getting my two new projects going and a new site up and on the traffic exchanges.  Hope that you all had a great summer and now it is time to get back to work.  I don&#8217;t know if anyone has read my first two blogs but I covered how important it is to have a mentor, to use traffic exchanges, text ads, your own website if you feel you need one. Have also covered getting involved in affiliate marketing the best one to start out learning with is Marketing Pond.  If you follow the instructions from Valerie Underhill you will become profitable and successful.  It is hard though to follow the exact steps of someone else but if you can take bits and pieces you will find what works for you.  I have to receive some feedback from my readers to know if what I am writing is a help to you, and that you are learning from my blogs.  Do have one new site that doesn&#8217;t cost much money and can help you to get more cash into your pocket.  Just wanted to pass this information on to you.  This is the site that I think will help you if you have any questions you know that you can always contact me here or my e-mail.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.charlenetedesco.com" target="_self">http://www.charlenetedesco.com</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Im Looking for Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/im-looking-for-lions-and-tigers-and-bears-oh-my/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/08/30/im-looking-for-lions-and-tigers-and-bears-oh-my/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[No we are not in Kansas anymore! My name is not Dorothy either. However, I am like the wizard of Oz,]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>No we are not in Kansas anymore! </strong></p>
<p><strong>My name is not Dorothy either.</strong></p>
<p>However, I am like the <strong>wizard of Oz</strong>,<br />
that can help make <strong>peoples dreams come true</strong>.</p>
<p>Before I go into that let me ask you a question.<br />
You need to answer fast with the first thing.<br />
Be honest with yourself, and others.</p>
<p>Here goes.</p>
<p><strong><em>If you could choose any animal that best<br />
describes you and your characteristics,<br />
what kind of animal would you be, and why?</em></strong></p>
<p>Make sure you post if you have a word press<br />
blog. I&#8217;m interested in knowing how many<br />
<strong>Lions, Tigers, and Bears</strong> are reading my <strong>blog</strong>.</p>
<p>Now here is why I ask that question.<br />
For over 8 years I have taught people in<br />
direct marketing and that is one of the<br />
questions I would ask in an interview.</p>
<p><strong>See, I know I breed winners&#8230; Are you a winner?</strong></p>
<p>Or did you answer kitten? LOL If you said kitten,<br />
or mouse or any animal considered weak and meager,</p>
<p><strong>I&#8217;M NOT LOOKING FOR YOU!</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Unless you want to grow into a bigger<br />
animal with training!</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>I&#8217;m looking for the Lions, The Tigers, The Bears, Oh my!<br />
</strong><br />
When I was asked this question years ago<br />
I answered <strong>Black Panther</strong>, and I still feel the same way.</p>
<p>I work great at night. I blend into my environment.<br />
I&#8217;m a predator. I hunt for what I want, and I am a<br />
dominate animal in the world. </p>
<p><em>I also consider myself a great camillion because I can adapt<br />
to any environment and situation.</em></p>
<p>So what type of animal are you? Are you a <strong>Lion, Tiger or Bear?<br />
</strong><br />
If you are I want to work with you.</p>
<p>I look for <strong>4 students per month</strong> that want to learn how to take<br />
the internet and earn an income online without all of the<br />
unknown slapping you in the face.</p>
<p>See on average it takes a (newbie) 5 years and thousands of dollars to<br />
&#8220;figure it out&#8221; and start earning an income online. </p>
<p>Without the proper <strong>coaching or mentorship</strong> expect this to happen to you.</p>
<p><strong>Now there is a difference from a coach and a recruiter. <em>I can do both.</em><br />
</strong></p>
<p>Mostly I am a coach. <strong>I will coach you through to success if you </p>
<p>1. Have a great attitude<br />
2. Work hard<br />
3. Can be coachable</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you are interested in seeing what dreams I can make come true for you.</strong></p>
<p>Contact me <a href="http://xooma.polychoice.com/TheBlakester'sXooma/">Here</a> for an interview.</p>
<p><strong><em>Robert Blakely is a great person that will show you step by step how to market online. Before his mentoring program I was not getting customers. Now I get customers everyday and I am just getting started. He has shown me how to blog, write articles, and network and brand myself. This mentor ship program is the real deal.<br />
Marcus Villalobos<br />
<a href="http://hiphopclixs.com/splash3.php?by=rblakester">http://www.hiphopclixs.com</a></em><strong></p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester<br />
240-566-2474<br />
<a href="http://RobertHBlakely.com">http://RobertHBlakely.com</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Let's Make the change.]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/lets-make-the-change/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/lets-make-the-change/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finish strong, and finish first. Let&#8217;s make the change. Enjoy this video then read on. This wi]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Finish strong, and finish first.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s make the <strong>change</strong>.</p>
<p>Enjoy this video then read on.</p>
<p><strong>This will open your eyes to a<br />
very serious problem happening<br />
around the country. </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.myworldis.com/player/player_root.swf?http_address=http://www.myworldis.com/player/&#38;autoStart=false&#38;isfullscreen=false&#38;id=mwi0025340001200868890" target="blank">(Click here to be enlightened)</a></p>
<p>Continue reading here&#8230;&#8230;.</p>
<p>So what did you think?</p>
<p>Very enlightening isn&#8217;t it?</p>
<p>Guess what? </p>
<p><strong>It starts with you!</strong></p>
<p>There is an ever growing problem<br />
of <strong>obesity </strong>around the world.<br />
The main problem is right<br />
here in our backyards.</p>
<p>People in general have gotten<br />
to much into the &#8220;Robot mentality&#8221;<br />
moving through life, lost in the shuffle.</p>
<p>For over 30 years now we have been<br />
brainwashed into ingesting things into<br />
our bodies that we don&#8217;t need.</p>
<p><strong>I.E. Soda pop, Chips, Candy</strong></p>
<p>If you are looking for the change<br />
it is right in front of you.</p>
<p>I started on my journey to change<br />
the health of a generation in 2005,<br />
and have not looked back since.</p>
<p>Now you can take advantage<br />
of my <strong>success</strong>. </p>
<p>I have teamed up with a dear friend<br />
named <strong>Robin Lavoie</strong><br />
who has been an inspiration to<br />
everyone she comes into contact with.</p>
<p>We are committed to your success.</p>
<p>If you or anyone you know is battling<br />
<strong>weight </strong>issues or <strong>diabetes</strong>.<br />
We have the solution!</p>
<p>Remember your <strong>&#8220;attitude determines you latitude&#8221;</strong>.</p>
<p>Get the right <strong>attitude</strong>, and finish strong..</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester</p>
<p>P.S.<br />
Want to know more about The Blakester?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.xoomaworldwide.com/theblakester?" target="blank">http://SaveMyLife</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Now Is The Time!]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/now-is-the-time/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/20/now-is-the-time/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hello and thanks for reading. Now Is The Time! I was talking to a great friend of mine by the name o]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>Hello and thanks for reading.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Now Is The Time!</strong></p>
<p>I was talking to a great friend of mine by the name of<br />
<a href="http://www.TulaRainwater.wordpress.com" target="_new">Tula Rainwater</a> today.</p>
<p>We where just talking about our businesses, and<br />
what was selling in the economy.</p>
<p>Then it hit me.. This Is The Best Time. </p>
<p>To own your own <strong>home based business</strong> that is.</p>
<p><strong>More and more people are opening their own<br />
businesses online daily.</strong></p>
<p>The real facts are&#8230; that everyone in some way,<br />
shape, or form thinks about looking or smelling good.</p>
<p><strong>Think about this for a second&#8230;.</strong></p>
<p>People are screaming about how bad the economy is. </p>
<p>People also don&#8217;t realize, that from the teachings of<br />
&#8220;<a href="http://www.thesecretpays.com/cgi-bin/d.cgi/rblakester/SayYesTSP.html">The Secret</a>&#8220;,<br />
that the more people focus on the negativity, the worse it will become.</p>
<p><strong>Stop thinking with the masses about negative things in life!</strong></p>
<p>Everything that happens in this world with pricing is all<br />
based off of &#8220;supply and demand&#8221;.</p>
<p>So&#8230; <strong>Health and wellness</strong>, as well as <strong>cosmetic</strong> and <strong>perfume industries</strong>,<br />
have not really felt much impact from today&#8217;s so called &#8220;economy&#8221;. </p>
<p><strong><em>Other than the demand&#8230;<br />
Supply is there&#8230;<br />
People still want to look and feel great&#8230;</em></strong></p>
<p>I know this because of my vast experience in the sales industry.</p>
<p><strong>So what are you going to do? </strong></p>
<p>Do you want to run in the <strong>&#8220;Rat Race&#8221;</strong> the rest of your life?</p>
<p><strong>Now Is The Time.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Seize The Moment!</strong></p>
<p><em><strong>Imagine</strong> how much <strong>gas</strong> you save daily<br />
when your commute is to your <strong>laptop or desktop everyday.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Imagine</strong> not having to make the <strong>commute to work everyday.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Imagine</strong> having all the <strong>freedom you want in life.<br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Imagine</strong> more time with your <strong>family and friends.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Ok now stop imagining, and take action because that is where it begins.</strong></p>
<p>Every month I look for <strong>4</strong> students to teach the <strong>&#8220;ins and outs&#8221;</strong><br />
of running an online business.</p>
<p><strong>You don&#8217;t need a huge goal.</strong></p>
<p>You work it in your spare time until you have achieved your goal.</p>
<p>1. <strong>Your first goal should be to have your business paying for itself.</p>
<p>2. Next, duplicate your efforts with, and for others to grow in your organization.</p>
<p>3. Then you can start enjoying the fruits of your labor&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>They say, <strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s easy once you know what you are doing&#8221;.<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
Learn what to do from industry leaders, then duplicate&#8230;</p>
<p>Contact me for an interview..</strong></p>
<p>Thanks for reading and sharing.</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester<br />
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/changemyhealth" target="_new">http://ShowMeTheWay</a><br />
(240)566-2474</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity. How can you help yourself? ]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/obesity/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/obesity/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is becoming an ever growing concern in this country. More and more people are coming down wi]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>Obesity</strong> is becoming an ever growing concern in this country. More and more people are coming down with <strong>diabetes </strong>at an alarming rate.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Dinsmore">http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Michael_Dinsmore</a></p>
<p>Diabetes statistics are increasing every year. It is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the nation and the numbers are growing. It&#8217;s the cause of many problems in the nation and millions of people</p>
<p>suffer from it.</p>
<p>Over 20% of people under the age group of 20 have been diagnosed with <strong>diabetes</strong>. One in every 500 children has it. This is almost 200,000 children.</p>
<p>Over 20 million people over the age of 20 have been diagnosed. Almost 11 million men and almost 10 million women have it.</p>
<p>As a major leader in causes of deaths, the statistics are thought to be even lower than they should. Diabetes is a major result of major physical problems to the body, resulting in <strong>death</strong>. Over 200,000 people die each year as a result of this disease. People with it have a chance of having a <strong>stroke </strong>or <strong>heart disease</strong> 2-4 times higher than someone without it. Over 60% of diabetics die each year from heart disease and stroke. Diabetics are known to have <strong>higher blood pressure</strong> than others; over 70% of people with the disease have <strong>high blood pressure</strong>.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also is known to cause <strong>blindness and nerve damage</strong>. Over 20,000 people a year are blinded by diabetes and almost 100,000 people suffer from lower limb extremity amputations each year. The statistics show it is a leading cause of nervous system damage to almost 60-70% of people with nervous system problems. Not all cases end in amputations.</p>
<p>Diabetes statistics in periodontal gum disease figures are rising also. Over 1/3 of diabetics have <strong>severe gum problems and disease.</strong></p>
<p>It is known to cause major problems with <strong>pregnancies</strong>, in fact, 15-20% of cases have spontaneous <strong>abortions</strong>. If a diabetic woman does get pregnant, the risk is higher for <strong>birth defects</strong> in the babies also.</p>
<p>Diabetes statistics show that it&#8217;s a leading disease in the United States. Over 130 billion U.S. dollars are spent each year on the disease and is a major problem among Americans.</p>
<p>Watch this short video I found on YouTube..</p>
<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/rnQ4wZtmI0c&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/rnQ4wZtmI0c&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></p>
<p>If that isn&#8217;t enough, Obesity can start at a very early age&#8230;</p>
<p><span style='text-align:center; display: block;'><object width='425' height='350'><param name='movie' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/uz08N05PR_w&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='wmode' value='transparent' /><embed src='http://www.youtube.com/v/uz08N05PR_w&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;hd=0' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' width='425' height='350' wmode='transparent'></embed></object></span></p>
<p>If you or anyone else you know of is having problems with their <strong>weight</strong> let them know we have the solution..</p>
<p>Fad diets do not work.<br />
Taking the right action does&#8230;..</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-159" href="http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/obesity/in-va/"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-159" title="Can you fit in my pants?" src="http://theblakester.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/in-va.jpg?w=300" alt="Can you fit in my pants?" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>You can go to this site for more information: <a href="http://www.metabowize.com/TheBlakester/index.php?page=metaboWize">The Blakester Will help you lose weight!</a></p>
<p>If you need any help or support please feel free to contact myself or my business partner Robin Lavoie.</p>
<p>Robert Blakely<br />
(240) 566-2474<br />
Robin Lavoie<br />
(401) 234-4188<br />
We will be there to help you every step of the way&#8230;<br />
Failure is not an option&#8230;</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Can you be Super Human?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/can-you-be-super-human/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:35:33 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/can-you-be-super-human/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Can you be Super Human? Quick story.. I got the chance to see my daughter last month after not seein]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Can you be <strong>Super Human</strong>?</p>
<p>Quick story.. I got the chance to see my<br />
daughter last month after not seeing her for months.</p>
<p>When I went to leave she wrapped her arms around my<br />
neck and wouldn&#8217;t let go.</p>
<p>When she finally let go and sat on the steps you<br />
could see her doing the same thing daddy was.</p>
<p>We were both fighting back the tears and being<br />
<strong>Super Human</strong> for each other.</p>
<p>Why am I telling you this?</p>
<p>well I am looking for Super Humans that know they will be<br />
successful in a real <strong>online business</strong>&#8230;.</p>
<p>See, I have been <strong>marketing</strong> online and and off all my life<br />
and have seen many people close to me fall by the<br />
wayside and give up on thier dream<br />
of &#8220;making it&#8221; online and off.<br />
They give up on themselves.</p>
<p>I also see many people I know offering me program after program.<br />
Joining one thing after the next.</p>
<p>Thinking this is the way to get wealthy online.</p>
<p>When I see this happening it reminds me of how my daughter<br />
and I held back the tears that day.</p>
<p>You just wanna cry, but you cant.</p>
<p>You have to be Super Human and just be there all you can<br />
for that person until they finally &#8220;get it&#8221;.</p>
<p>So I ask you..</p>
<p>Will you be <strong>Super Human</strong> or will you be<br />
<strong>invisible</strong> in your <strong>online ventures</strong>? </p>
<p>I do everything for my daughter <strong>&#8220;Heaven&#8221;</strong>.</p>
<p>What do you do things for?</p>
<p>What is your <strong>passion</strong>?</p>
<p>Where do you want to be in a year from now?</p>
<p>Do you even have a <strong>goal</strong>?</p>
<p>I wish everyone in life the best..<br />
Those that are doing something with it I commend you.</p>
<p>Come learn from <strong>The Blakester</strong></p>
<p>I will change your mindset!</p>
<p>If you are Super Human I want to talk to you..</p>
<p>Contact me for an interview..</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester<br />
<a href="http://X2OProducts.com/TheBlakester">http://X2OProducts.com/TheBlakester</a><br />
240-566-2474</p>
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<title><![CDATA[If I change your life.. what would you do?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/if-i-change-your-life-what-would-you-do/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/if-i-change-your-life-what-would-you-do/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If I change you life what would you do? There have been many influences in my life&#8230; From My Fa]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><blockquote><p>If I change you life what would you do?
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<p><strong>There have been many influences in my life&#8230;</p>
<p>From My Father..</strong> <strong>( Mr. Robert Howard Trapp Jr.)May he rest in peace..<br />
</strong><br />
Author: Robin Lavoie</p>
<p>I thank the loss of my memory<br />
Of those days when I had not a friend<br />
I am thankful to the memory<br />
Of those great moments when we are together</p>
<p>I thank the loss of my memory<br />
Of those seconds prior to your reasonableness<br />
I am thankful to the memory<br />
Of the great dimple when you smile</p>
<p>I thank the loss of my memory<br />
Prior to the reduction of your anger<br />
I am thankful to the memory<br />
Of those great sharing moments of your success</p>
<p>I thank the loss of my memory<br />
For the reasons of our arguments<br />
I am thankful to the greatest<br />
Moments of my life with you.</p>
<p><strong>To my drill sergeant. ( drill sergeant Womble)</strong></p>
<p><strong>Good, Better, Best, Never Let It Rest, Until Your Good Is Better,<br />
And Your Better is Best.</strong> </p>
<p><strong>These people in small have changed my life..<br />
What would you do if I changed yours?</strong></p>
<p>First&#8230; Know I do everything for &#8220;<strong>Heaven</strong>&#8220;</p>
<div id="attachment_136" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://theblakester.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/085.jpg?w=300" alt="I&#39;m a fish. What&#39;s in your water?" title="085" width="300" height="224" class="size-medium wp-image-136" /><p class="wp-caption-text">I'm a fish. What's in your water?</p></div>
<p>Second&#8230; I am here to change others peoples lives like mine has been changed..</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t do it for money&#8230;. Those that do&#8230; are profitless&#8230;</p>
<p> You will find a <strong>&#8220;paradigm&#8221;</strong> shift in internet marketing,<br />
that I have been studying for years.</p>
<p>Its funny to me, that now on <strong>&#8220;Good Morning America&#8221;</strong> we are talking about <strong>&#8220;Twitter&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>Haven&#8217;t we as Marketer&#8217;s  known about this <strong>trend</strong>?</p>
<p>If you haven&#8217;t, well of course you can be taught.</p>
<p>If you are looking for the right team&#8230; You found it..</p>
<p>Welcome to The Blakester&#8217;s Madness</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-blakester<br />
<a href="http://X2OProducts.com/TheBlakester">http://X2OProducts.com/TheBlakester</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Another month gone!! What will you do this month?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/another-month-gone-what-will-you-do-this-month/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:14:58 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/03/01/another-month-gone-what-will-you-do-this-month/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Well we have come to the end of another month, and the beginning of a new one. Did you get everythin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>     Well we have come to the end of another month, and the beginning of a new one. Did you get everything done last month that you wanted to get done? Are you any closer to your <strong>goals</strong> that you have set for this new year? Whether your <strong>goal </strong>was to <strong>lose weight</strong> or to <strong>make more money</strong>. Are you accomplishing those goals?</p>
<p>     My name is <strong>Robert Blakely</strong> better known as &#8220;<strong>The Blakester</strong>&#8221; to my online friends and down line members. I want to take this time to let my new readers know about what I can do to help you accomplish your <strong>goals </strong>that you set for yourself this year. </p>
<p>     I am a member of a great company that has just done a new release of a product that can help you attain your financial freedom as well as help you loose weight. The company is called <a href="http://www.xoomaxcel.com/TheBlakester"><strong>Xooma Worldwide</strong></a>. I have been a proud member since 2005 and every time I turn around they just keep getting better and better.<br />
It&#8217;s tough to say that about most companies in the online business industry.</p>
<p>     One of the things I learned from being a part of this company is about my own individual <strong>health</strong>. So many people don&#8217;t know that most <strong>Cancers </strong>and problems like <strong>Diabetes </strong>actually occur from not properly hydrating your body. </p>
<p>     See most people don&#8217;t think or know that your body is like a battery. Think about it&#8230; When your battery is out of water it will not start your car will it? The same goes for your body. If you are not properly hydrated it places your body into an acidic state. This is where cancerous cell live and breed. Here are some of the facts to read and think about..</p>
<p>Revitalize:<br />
Alkalinity = good health. X2O transforms your water into a powerful alkaline beverage, which fights against the physical stress caused by today&#8217;s fast-paced lifestyles.</p>
<p>It takes 32 glasses of alkaline water to neutralize the acid from one 12 oz. soda. Each time you drink acidic soda, coffee, tea, and energy drinks your body uses its own buffers (from bone and dna) to raise the body&#8217;s alkalinity to maintain your healthy blood pH level of 7.35-7.45. <a href="http://www.xoomaworldwide.com/content/videos/soda.wmv">Click here to see how!<br />
</a></p>
<p>The Facts:<br />
&#8220;More than 1 in 5 Americans unknowingly drink tap water polluted with feces, radiation or other contaminants Nearly 1,000 deaths each year and at least 400,000 cases of waterborne illness may be attributed to contaminated water&#8221; -The New York Times &#8211; June 2, 1995<br />
Clean your water with X2O &#8211; <a href="http://www.xoomaworldwide.com/content/videos/water.wmv">Click here to see how!<br />
</a></p>
<p>ORP Testing:<br />
Xooma X2O has also been tested by an independent laboratory located in the Langley Research Center. The degree of &#8220;negativity&#8221; of an ORP reading is an indicator of how bioavailable and bioabsorbable a product will be in your body. The lower the test reading, the more ions are available for your body&#8217;s metabolic functions. X2O is the only product of it&#8217;s kind to register &#8220;minus&#8221; readings on the ORP meter; a huge benefit over the other products tested. </p>
<p>     I implore you to take the Xooma challenge and hydrate your body. You will notice that once you hydrate your body you will not only have more energy but you will also feel better. So start hydrating your battery and stop running out of juice for your day so that you can accomplish what you want out of life before its over. </p>
<p>Click on the picture below or any of the links in this post for more information.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.xoomaxcel.com/TheBlakester"><a href="http://s115.photobucket.com/albums/n303/rblakester/?action=view&#38;current=contentProductPage_02.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n303/rblakester/contentProductPage_02.gif" border="0" alt="Xooma"></a></a></p>
<p>Thanks for reading.<br />
The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester<br />
<a href="http://www.xoomaxcel.com/TheBlakester">http://www.xoomaxcel.com/TheBlakester&#60;/a</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Get your Viral Nuggets here. Just launched today!]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/01/04/get-your-viral-nuggets-here-just-launched-today/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2009/01/04/get-your-viral-nuggets-here-just-launched-today/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you don&#8217;t know my buddy Darren Olander, now is the time to get to know him. We just helped ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>If you don&#8217;t know my buddy Darren Olander, now is the time to get to know him.<br />
We just helped launch his new site at Viral Nugget. Get signed up quick and get<br />
this info out to your people. Make sure you add your sites in the system.<br />
He has some great JV partners and the hits are flying to our websites.</p>
<p>http://www.viralnugget.com/members/?s=47</p>
<p>Thanks for reading and using this helpful resource for your advertising.</p>
<p>The Blakester<br />
Robert Blakely<br />
Skype: The-Blakester</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Twas The Night Before Christmas Poem From The Blakester]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2008/12/23/twas-the-night-before-christmas-poem-from-the-blakester/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2008/12/23/twas-the-night-before-christmas-poem-from-the-blakester/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Twas the night before Christmas and all through the internet, Not a Spammer was Spamming, Not a Hack]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Twas the night before Christmas<br />
and all through the internet,<br />
Not a Spammer was Spamming,<br />
Not a Hacker was Hacking .<br />
The Master Marketers and Trainers<br />
where all snuggled in thier beds<br />
With hopes of many sales while they slept,<br />
dancing in thier heads.<br />
As The Blakester and his crew settled down<br />
for for thier long Vacation,<br />
out of the internet thier came a tremendous clatter<br />
from the Internet station,<br />
As I sprang from the ding, ding, ding,<br />
of the Skype sensation.<br />
Away to my lap top, I flew with attention.<br />
Ripped open my email and started surfing.<br />
Opened up my Wowzza and people couldn&#8217;t stop blurting.<br />
Join me now. Join me now..<br />
Pre-Launch is now live<br />
get in before the masses.<br />
When really all of them needed classes. </p>
<p>How can I succeed and use this place wisely?<br />
Is what they should ask very very nicely. </p>
<p>When they all caught on,<br />
they understood the sensation.<br />
The Blakester was back from Vacation,<br />
with his enterouge he started to shout,<br />
Darren, Tula, Marcus, Tina, Bob,<br />
and all of the others can&#8217;t we foget about thier past,<br />
and we will drop our druthers.<br />
If they want to really learn how its done after Christmas.<br />
Let them come join our group and be as blessed as the rest of us.<br />
The Signups in my inbox gave me Hope and attention.<br />
Could it be? could it be? Did I get another sale?<br />
Oh no Dadgome it it&#8217;s a social network spammer,<br />
quick lets bail.<br />
As we end this tonight with roar and lots of glammer.<br />
Remember above all don&#8217;t be a spammer.<br />
If you want to learn from a great team<br />
come to The Blakester and you will see what I mean. </p>
<p>Merry Christmas<br />
Skype: The-Blakester<br />
<a href="http://www.RobertBlakely-TheBlakester.com">http://www.RobertBlakely-TheBlakester.com</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Ever run into your old posts? Funny or not?]]></title>
<link>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/ever-run-into-your-old-posts-funny-or-not/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>theblakester</dc:creator>
<guid>http://theblakester.wordpress.com/2008/10/21/ever-run-into-your-old-posts-funny-or-not/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I found something that I found very funny that I felt I had to share with you all. Some may get it, ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I found something that I found very funny that I felt I had to share with you all. Some may get it, others still need more practice. If you dont know the difference it doesn&#8217;t matter any more..LOL</p>
<p>Not sure how much online experience you have personaly, but myself I have been learning online for over 7 years, and I ran across something that I found very funny that I wanted to share with you all.</p>
<p>When I was online today I ran across one of my old post&#8217;s in an old blog in Blogger.</p>
<p><strong> People this was 3 years ago</strong>. I read it and what I found was funny, and a little up setting.</p>
<p>I tried log back in, and it had been so long since I had logged in, I had to reset my password&#8230; Ever had that happen? Of course you have. I went to my profile and Wow there was no picture, my Url was a site that I lost money on 3 years ago while in my learning phase, and  I was still living in Florida&#8230; <strong>( I live in California now. Been here about a year already.)</strong> Among other things&#8230; The funny part was I still had the same goals in my profile. Become wealthy online. <strong>(Of course. Don&#8217;t we all?) </strong></p>
<p>The part that upset me is that after reading and reflecting back.<strong> I started with a blog years ago, and I didn&#8217;t see results, because I didn&#8217;t understand how powerful a blog was at that time.</strong> Looking back it is one of the lifelines to getting listed in Google without much effort. Had I understood this, and continued with my efforts, who knows maybe I would be $1,000 richer per month. Maybe $10,000 per month.</p>
<p>The point is.. <strong>Never give up on your dreams!!!! Especially when you know in your heart you are destined for something better&#8230; When you try to do things alone, you only have yourself to blame for failure. A Team doesn&#8217;t fail even when loosing because of what was nvolved in creating the team to begin with. Never forget where you came from and always look where you are going</strong>&#8230;Thanks for reading.. Now go out and dust off your old material and get it working for you again&#8230;don&#8217;t forget the fire that brought you online in the first place&#8230;</p>
<p>The Blakester</p>
<p>Robert Blakely</p>
<p>skype: The-Blakester</p>
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<p>Hello! Thank you for reading.</p>
<p><strong>I received another article for you and it is about how to properly<br />
use social networking sites to improve your marketing and exposure.</strong></p>
<p>I hope it is value I am providing to you&#8230; Enjoy!</p>
<p>Social Networking: Netiquette</p>
<p>Netiquette is the acceptable behavior within a social marketing<br />
(Web 2.0) or social networking atmosphere. Failure to recognize<br />
these unspoken rules could mean little or no marketing results, or<br />
even worse, a disastrous effect on your image.</p>
<p>It is actually quite common for people to misuse social networks,<br />
and thus, receive no real benefit from them. In fact, more than<br />
anything among professional social networks people naturally have<br />
the wrong idea, and the few that do know what they are doing are<br />
experiencing great results.</p>
<p>What is the common problem? The problem is that marketers view<br />
these sites only as a means of advertising and sponsoring people<br />
into their businesses. Don&#8217;t get me wrong though, if used properly<br />
these sites will increase your businesses and income, but with a<br />
much stronger foundation.</p>
<p>First let&#8217;s go over what not to do through social marketing. As a<br />
side note, social marketing can mean any Web 2.0 social<br />
book-marking, content sharing, or social networking site. You<br />
should not blatantly shove your product or opportunity. Instead,<br />
you should be attracting people to you by offering value and<br />
information to other users. If you are becoming friends with users<br />
just to send them advertisements without attempting to build a<br />
personal relationship then you are misusing the site. In most cases<br />
it is also true that these users will not be responsive at all to<br />
your message and will just block or report you. However, once you<br />
have built a relationship with your contacts it is ok to send them<br />
an announcement of your product or opportunity along with an<br />
informative message on how it will help them. You should limit how<br />
often you do this, do not promote your stuff to them every day, try<br />
to keep it to once per week.Instead, bring them value 90% of the time<br />
and 10% promoting yourself or business. You will find that you are<br />
attracting more and more people to you instead of chasing people.</p>
<p>Another pitfall that some people fall into is conflicting with<br />
others within the social network. Know the difference between<br />
discussion and attacking. If you have a different view than someone<br />
else it is ok to voice your opinion but make sure to use facts and<br />
keep a constructive atmosphere.</p>
<p>Now let&#8217;s go over some tips for what you should try to do and<br />
accomplish through social networking sites.</p>
<p>1) You should build relationships</p>
<p>This one is obvious, but still needs to be mentioned because of its<br />
huge importance. People buy from people they like and trust. If<br />
that is you they will buy from you. Introduce yourself to other<br />
users, but spend more time asking and talking about them than<br />
yourself. Discover their goals and needs and help them achieve<br />
them. A simple way of showing value to your contacts is by teaching<br />
them how to use the social network if they have questions about<br />
certain features or customization options. You also need to keep a<br />
regular communication with your friends; this can be done on a mass<br />
scale through bulletins or by bulk e-mailing your friends. The<br />
communications should be value based and mostly informational, this<br />
will increase the likelihood of their interest in what you have to<br />
offer.</p>
<p>2) Help connect people to others</p>
<p>One thing you can do that will earn you major points with others is<br />
by introducing people to each other. You can do this through<br />
recommending friends who have similar interests. If your friends<br />
are involved in the same opportunity or sell the same product<br />
connect them so they can share with each other. If one of your<br />
friends sells something and another friend is looking to buy it,<br />
then that is a simple connection you can make. Now your friends<br />
will want to help you and the favor will be returned.</p>
<p>3) Evaluate your perspective</p>
<p>Are you constantly thinking about what others can do for you?<br />
Instead consider what you can do to help them. If your goal is to<br />
help others first you will build solid relationships and receive<br />
phenomenal results in your business. Ask others how you can<br />
possibly help them and they will see you as a valued friend.</p>
<p>4) Upload a photo and build a quality profile</p>
<p>Profiles with photos receive up to 70% more exposure. This shows<br />
the importance of adding a photo to your profile. If you do not<br />
have a photo of yourself you can put a photo of anything, the<br />
important thing is that you have a photo uploaded on your account.<br />
You also need to take the time to build a quality profile. First,<br />
write briefly about yourself, provide some marketing tips or<br />
advice, and then feel free to write about the value that you can<br />
provide to others. Every friend of yours should be visiting your<br />
profile at least once, and if the network allows for you will be<br />
having views from non-friends or even non-members also.</p>
<p>5) Add and accept unlimited friends</p>
<p>Finally, your goal within the social network is to connect with as<br />
many people as possible. The more people you are friends with then<br />
the more exposure you can potentially have to your products or<br />
opportunities. Most social networks allow you to bulk contact your<br />
friends. You will use this feature in order to send helpful tips as<br />
well as promotions to all of your friends at once. This is why<br />
building up your friends list is even more valuable. If you are<br />
adding a lot of friends it is likely you will not be able to<br />
personally get in touch with all of them, in this case it is wise<br />
to show them your value and professionalism through your bulk<br />
communications to all of your friends so they can learn about you<br />
and the value you provide.</p>
<p>Social networks offer you the ability to get exposure but so much<br />
more. A huge benefit to social-networking is learning from others<br />
and being in an environment of shared knowledge. Take advantage of<br />
everything social networks have to offer and take the time to build<br />
quality relationships. I still work with other network marketers I<br />
met online over six years ago and these relationships have become<br />
highly valuable! In final words: Networking is a contact sport.</p>
<p>I wish you quality networking,</p>
<p>Robert Blakely<br />
Marketing Consultant</p>
<p>Skype: The-Blakester<br />
Yahoo IM: MentoringWithTheBlakester</p>
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