Author name: Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan is a standout in an industry that is a blur of purported experts. An exceptional speaker and coach, he inspires audiences to be their best, as well as a dynamic trainer committed to measurable intended results. Russ is the Founder and President of Success by Design Global, LLC and a contributing editor to The Network Marketing Magazine His own sales organizations have set records and standards for the MLM Industry. Mr. DeVan is the author of state-of-the-art training methodologies and concepts used by thousands of network marketing professionals worldwide. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE RUSS AS A KEY MEMBER OF OUR TEACHING CONTRIBUTING EDITORS. The thing that I want you to know about Russ is, for years, I have admired the book, The Greatest Networker In The World. The “greatest networker,” that John Milton Fogg created the character from, in this classic story, was Russ DeVan! You know that you will be getting incredible wisdom for yourself and your business. I am honored to be working with The Greatest Networker! Welcome aboard Russ! George Madiou CEO & Publisher of TheNetworkingMagazine.com

What Incredible Women Have Taught Me About Success By Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan I believe when  most people consider a topic such as “The Fundamentals of Success,” their focus goes to either the qualities that one needs  to pursue or attain success or what it means to be thought of as “successful.”  Some thirty years ago, or slightly more, I started a company called Success by…

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Where do our loyalties lie? By Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan When we’re young, it’s to family, besties, “steadies” and of course, our Schools and corresponding sports teams and mascots. Remember: “Be True To Your School” by The Beach Boys? And even though many of these loyalties continue in perhaps a more “mature” form into adulthood, other loyalties co-exist or take their place.  When we find or…

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TNMM November 2023 “Ask Uncle Russ” by Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: Is it okay to be in more than one network marketing opportunity at the same time?  Identity Crisis ___ Harrisburg, PA Dear “Identity Crisis”: There’s an old joke that goes: “What a man needs in a wife is a great cook and homemaker; a wonderful mother; a friend he can…

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TNMM October 2023 “Ask Uncle Russ” by Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: I always get “tongue-tied” and feel defensive when a potential customer asserts my products are “too expensive.” Is it just me? “The Wanda-rer” ____ Ny, Ny Dear Wanda: To answer this type of question in a way that doesn’t seem “defensive” is everyone’s “dilemma.” Remember, whenever you hear resistance, get…

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Why Do People Leave? By Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan A familiar challenge to any organization, be it a corporate sales force, a company using network marketing, or an individual distributor’s MLM organization, is not so much building it as KEEPING it! This challenge is commonly known as retention. There is, in my opinion, no way to stop attrition, which, at least according…

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The Power of Teambuilding a 1993 Classic by Russ DeVan

“What Do I Say To Someone To Get _____?” (An Opinion) by RussDeVan Ah yes; “The Holy Grail” of answers sought by Network marketers and new aspiring sellers and recruiters all over the globe. The blank may be filled in with : “…someone interested in me; a product; or a financial opportunity!” Okay… Paradigm Shift…

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TNMM Sep 2023 “Ask Uncle Russ” by Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: “One of my biggest frustrations happens when I am talking to someone I think may be an excellent prospect for my business and they say: ‘I don’t know anyone.’ How would YOU respond to this?” Iris B.    Athens, Greece Dear Iris: My first recommendation is to not be upset or…

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TNMM August 2023 “Ask Uncle Russ” by Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: In your opinion what are the best “types” of products that lend themselves to Network marketing distribution?  Cindy D. ____ Crystal Lake, Il Dear Cindy, There are two schools of thought on this subject. Some think it is better to have a high ticket item with a large direct commission pay and…

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So You Want To Be A Coach? By Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan – Coaches KNOW the “answer”….right? After all, where would Tom Brady be without Bill Belichick? Michael Jordan without Phil Jackson? Notre Dame without Knute Rockne? FOOTBALL without Vince Lombardi? Where would they be?  Here is my “about-to-be-unpopular” opinion. All these names would STILL be the legends that they are today!  “Why”, you ask….

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TNMM July 2023 “Ask Uncle Russ” by Russ DeVan

Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: I had a terrible shock the other day when a prospect of mine did some research on our product formulator and found out that in 2004 he had “settled” in a class action lawsuit against a company he was working for and had been accused of making false/unsubstantiated health claims about a…

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