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Break Through the Ceiling of Earning with Brian Francis

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Brian Francis for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Brian shares how you don’t have to settle for a limited income in the corporate world. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Brian!!!

Brian has been there (corporate world) and now sees that there are more opportunities in creating your own business. Brian’s message comes from experience… and he’s committed to sharing that with others.

If you got any value from this interview, please comment and share.

To find out more about Brian visit her at: TheGlobalSuccessGroup.com

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IQMatrix Free Visual Maps Within "The Brain"

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We've always loved Mind Maps! It's totally amazing how they allow us to recap a whole lot of information and knowledge all in one place. Honestly, if you wrote out all the information contained in just one mind map, like the ones to the left, it would be like writing a small novel.

The question then becomes… "What happens when you have a lot of Mind Maps?" For example, Adam Sicinski over at IQMatrix.com currently has over 150 Mind Maps in his IQMatrix Lifetime Membership .

We purchased the Lifetime Membership a while back and yet he still keeps adding more and more maps almost monthly. We're guessing it helps him get his ideas out of his head… and keep his clients up to date. So how do we manage and keep track of these 150+ maps, so that when we need them we can find them quickly?

We could tell you, but that wouldn't do it justice. So we'll show you what we do to manage the 25+ Visual Maps from IQMatrix that Adam is currently giving away (for free!), and how we connect these maps to the blog posts that have been created for them. It's all very COOL!!!

Downloading IQMatrix Free Visual Maps with "TheBrain"

So here they are (drum roll please)…
The steps to download the IQMatrix Free Visual Maps within "The Brain":

Step #1 - Download the PersonalBrain desktop software and install it. Don't worry, it runs on Windows, Mac and Linux.
=> ToTheBrain.com

That gives you 30 days of access to all the features of the software. But don't fret… after the 30 days the IQMatrix Visual Maps will still work.

Step #2 - Download the BrianZip of the IQ Matrix Free Visual Maps that we created.
=> Download the IQMatrix Free Visual Maps BrainZip

Once that is downloaded, all you need to do is double click on the BrainZip and TheBrain will unpack and install the IQMatrix Visual Maps on your local machine. It's as simple as that!

And trust us, once you start using 'The Brain' you might just happen to fall in love with it :)

We have also posted a web version (called WebBrain) of the IQMatrix Visual Maps.
To access that version ==> Go Here!
Before you go there… we'd just like to point out that WebBrain is still under development and doesn't work as well as it does when running on your local machine. Basically, it's slower and doesn't have as many features as the computer-based version… but it does work!

And one last thing… if you decide to purchase IQMatrix Lifetime Membership through our affiliate link, send us a copy of your invoice and we'll send you a BrainZip of the 150+ Mind Maps contained in the IQMatrix Membership.

Now this last point is a very limited-time offer. We could pull this offer at any time because of the time required for us to create the BrainZips.

We would love to hear your feedback and comments below (really, we would!)… Thanks!

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Expectations, Disappointment and Remembering Why You Did It in the First Place

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You're so pumped… so sure that you'll achieve a certain level of success, you can almost taste it. Then, whoa… what the heck? You fall short of where you expected to be, the level of success or the award you felt you would achieve.

Here's my (Lorna's) experience on this very subject:

I was so excited. I had worked my butt off in the gym, ate more chicken than seemed humanly possible, and noticed way more improvements in my body's physique than a mere 4 months earlier in my last Figures Competition.

I was confident I`d place in the top 5… perhaps very near the top. In fact, I was almost positive this would happen.

Not so.

I couldn`t understand why (at first). I pretty much knew after the morning show that I would not be in the top 5… I almost felt like just skipping the evening show. After all, what was the point? That`s when Pat stepped in with some very empowering questions (he`s an excellent coach :) ), which reminded me… it's about the journey, not the destination; and it's about improving myself, not the competition with the other girls. And darn it all, I met a lot of wonderful people… and had a blast.

Basically that was it… the reasons why I worked so hard in the gym, and followed such a stringent diet. (Not to mention how much I enjoy my workouts.) Basically, why I did it in the first place.

I was shocked to see how carried away I was by my lack of "awards". Perhaps there is the underlying answer to it all… I "expected" awards, and in the end received much more in the way of life lessons and huge reminders about the real rewards; the sense of accomplishment, the enjoyment of doing what I love, and meeting some extraordinary people.

My expectations at the next competition will be much different. Will I have some? Oh yes, I expect to show some physical improvements, meet some wonderful people, and have a whole lot of fun along the way!

P.S. After looking at my professional photos, I could see where I fell short… giving me more incentive to turn it up a notch or two at the gym, and a better idea of what I need to work on.

Lorna`s Trailer Of The Competition

Pat Interviews Lorna On Her Experience

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A Marketing Funnel Mastery live event recommendation with Karen Dunham

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Karen Dunham for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Karen shares her experience of the Marketing Funnel Mastery live event… and why she feels it’s an opportunity not to be missed. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Karen!!!

Karen comes from the heart when she makes her recommendation. She is always open and honest… and that is so cool.

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We all have the desire to provide value to others… with Shelley Glass

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Shelley Glass for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Shelley shares how we all have a lot in common… it’s all about adding value to people’s lives, and finding meaning and fulfilment in our own life. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Shelley!!!

It’s so cool how Shelley can see that we all want to share our passion with the world so we can make a difference. Very inspiring!

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To find out more about Shelley visit her at: http://ShellyGlass.com

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The Wonderful World of Sharing on Facebook with Rita Farruggia

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Rita Farruggia for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Rita shares how cool the Share feature is on Facebook… and it’s a lot more than just passing on information to other people. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Rita!!!

Rita has a heart of gold and looks at sharing online as a way to help others. She is totally about giving… that’s for sure.

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To find out more about Rita visit her at: http://www.facebook.com/Farrigcr

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You Need to Have a Funnel… with Penelope Cox

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It was such an honour and a total blast to be able to catch Penelope Cox for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Penelope shares why you need to have a funnel… a “game plan”… in other words, a clear, concise plan of action, to make your online business a success. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Penelope!!!

We had such a good time with Penelope during this interview… and we’re sure you will too. Penelope has a contagious positive attitude and really gets how our business life is inter-related with our life in general.

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To find out more about Penelope visit her at: http://www.facebook.com/ThePenelopeCox

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Branding Yourself Online is Very Important to Your Success with Al Carlson

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Al Carlson for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Al shares how having a brand that portrays who you are helps to grow your online business success. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Al!!!

Al is passionate about sharing his experience on self branding, and it shows.

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To find out more about Al visit him at: SuccessfulSelfBranding.com

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Discover the Importance of Relationships… with Kathy Mills

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Kathy Mills for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Kathy shares how relationships are what are really important in our lives. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Kathy!!!

Although Kathy is involved in a very technically-oriented field, she’s discovered the importance of relationships. With her warm and generous attitude, she demonstrates to us all how much she values the relationships in her life.

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To find out more about Kathy visit her at: MillsEng.com

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Break Through the Ceiling of Earning with Brian Francis

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We were extremely honoured to be able to catch Brian Francis for a COOL interview during the Marketing Funnel Mastery event held in Las Vegas.

In this video Brian shares how you don’t have to settle for a limited income in the corporate world. Don't take our word for it; listen to the interview with Brian!!!

Brian has been there (corporate world) and now sees that there are more opportunities in creating your own business. Brian’s message comes from experience… and he’s committed to sharing that with others.

If you got any value from this interview, please comment and share.

To find out more about Brian visit her at: TheGlobalSuccessGroup.com

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