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
Russ DeVan So it has been with a modicum of trepidation, that I have been dragged…kicking and screaming all the way, into an era of phones smarter than I am; Computers that seemingly have little to do with the FORTRAN – (Formula Translation) and COBAL – (Common Business Oriented Language) computer systems I learned about in…
Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: I am trying to start my own business but can not get out of my comfort zone. Any tips or advice? Thank you so much! Amanda ___ Irvine, CA Dear Amanda: I often ask myself; Where did this notion that becoming successful and being comfortable must be mutually exclusive, come from? My…
Russ DeVan Ask Uncle Russ – May 2023 Dear Uncle Russ:
Russ DeVan “You never know what you’re going to get.” Apologies to Forrest Gump… who, by the way, would have been the ULTIMATE MLM distributor. I’ll let YOU decide why! I don’t believe when it comes to new enrollees, that a “one size fits all” approach to their training and development is wise. Why? Because you…
Russ DeVan Dear Uncle Russ: What do I do when someone says “I want to understand how I can make money in ‘this’?” Flustered But Determined – NYC, NY . Dear “Flustered,” First, I would get clarity on their question. Are they asking to see the compensation plan or what to actually do in order…
Russ DeVan “How much money are YOU making?” Ready to Slap Somebody __ Bay Area, CA Dear “Ready:” This question makes my “Tacky Hall of Fame!” Can you imagine sharing a new job or promotion with someone and getting this response? Now I suppose it’s possible that they might be gauging their own chances of success…
Russ DeVan I confess. I was an “easy mark.” I was 28 years young, cocky, open for anything, optimistic, tenacious, HUNGRY, and I absolutely LOVED people; All kinds; all colors, all ages, all different perspectives and points of view. I loved learning new things. I talked too much and listened too little, but fortunately was…
Russ DeVan How do I tell my product “story” without sounding like I’m selling? _____MJ Murray – Oakley, CA Dear “MJ:” You make “your story” their idea! Think about it. Your story came from having a result with a product that handled a certain concern or complaint you had, right? Then you tried something and…
Russ DeVan No, that’s not a “typo” where I accidentally omitted the “A” in the middle of “Being” and “Character.” Those who are familiar with Success by Design’s Un-training, know that I recommend creating a model for what a prospect looks and sounds like based on character traits that you admire and share. I often refer…
Russ DeVan In 1977 as part of training for a sales career with a large textile company, my training “class” was required to complete three assignments outside of our field and product knowledge work. The first was to read “How I Raised Myself From Failure To Success In Selling by Frank Bettger; still among my…