If you found this post chances are you have already used cloud computing, but may not even be aware of it. Like me, you may not know the inner workings of your computer or how an email makes its way from your laptop to a friend’s computer in another country, however you still use technology as a vital part of your daily communications. So what is cloud computing anyway?

Let me give you a brief history of technology as I remember it to better explain cloud computing. There are three (3) stages of technology that lead up to cloud computing or what some are really the fourth wave of technology.

The first wave of technology was born when companies like IBM, DELL Computers and Hewlett Packard developed the hardware or backbone of computing. These companies along with a few others dominated the production and sales of computing equipment used around the world by companies big and small. Anyone remember the size of a computer back then…you surely couldn’t carry one  around in your back pocket like a smartphone.

The second wave of technology was created when companies like Microsoft, Lotus, Adobe and Wordperfect developed software for use in the hardware that was the dominant technology during the first wave. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs dominated the industry by continually introducing new versions and updates of their software and technologies.

The third wave of technology was developed by a younger generation of innovative thinkers who took advantage of the internet which was invented by computer researchers in 1974 so that interconnected devices could communicate. Beneficiaries of the third wave of technology include Facebook, Google, ebay, Amazon.com and Youtube just to name a few. These companies thrive because of the internet.

The cloud represents the fourth wave of technology and a paradigm shift in how we use the internet.  Think of the cloud as your personal safe deposit box in the vault of a secure bank where instead of storing  your cash, stocks, bonds, jewelry and other  valuables you store your documents, photos, videos, and personal information. Once you’ve deposited your valuables in the safe deposit box you are given one key and the bank manager holds on to the other. The only way your safe deposit box can be opened is if you physically go to the bank with your key and have the bank manager meet you to use his key to open the safe deposit box with both keys. Without both keys the safety deposit box cannot be opened.

Virtual Safe Deposit Box

Cloud Computing  is a new technology that allows you to store your documents, photos, videos, and personal information in a virtual safe deposit box. The difference here is that you don’t have to physically go to the safe deposit box to retrieve your valuable information. Your key in this case is a virtual key in the form of a username and password you control. Once you provide your password/virtual key to the virtual banker or cloud you are given access to your information from any internet connected device.

As you are reading this post from your computer, using your search engine to locate the nearest ATM on your smart phone or just reading the latest news on your tablet you are seemlessly tapping into the collective power of computers that directs information to you from back offices in far away places around the world.

Thanks to the internet, cloud computing allows you to have a more enhanced internet and browsing experience by freeing up storage space on your hardware that would otherwise slow down your internet activity. You can now access your software and data from your virtual safety deposit box …your cloud.  If  you’ve  logged into Gmail or saved files on Google Docs  you’ve already used cloud computing … you  just didn’t think of those services as cloud computing.

Cloud computing offers many other benefits including the following:

• Sync your PC and all of your mobile devices all the time
• Access to all of your personal data at any given moment
• Organize and mine data from any online source
• Share data, photos, movies, contacts, email, documents,  etc. with your family and friends in an instant

Eliminate the frustration that results from lost data. 

Ultimately, your personal cloud—which includes everything from your address book and music collection to your reports and documents for work—will connect to the public cloud and other personal clouds.

To find out more about creating your own personal cloud click here.

Your partner inn massive significance,

Derek

Have you ever wondered  how some companies go from relative obscurity to becoming a household name in record time? Me too, but I quickly came to understand how that happens. There are two (2) companies that I consider the ideal model or gamechangers in their respective niches and they both did it using the same business model and strategies. Offering a high quality product at an affordable rate or low price point for the masses. If your product or service is affordable to the most available users of that product or service then you have a great chance of securing a lot of customers. Let’s examine a few companies that have used this business model to their advantage.

Who is GoDaddy?

Go Daddy is an Internet domain registrar and Web hosting company that also sells e-business related software and services. In 2010, it reached more than 45 million domain names under management. Go Daddy is currently four times the size of its closest competitor. GoDaddy introduced low cost domain names starting at $8.99 per year at a time when domains were $100 per month. Since introducing domain names to the masses with a low price point  Go Daddy is the niche leader in the domain registration and web hosting industry.

Who is Netflix?

Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered inLos Gatos, California. It started its subscription-based digital distribution service in 1999 and by 2009 it was offering a collection of 100,000 titles on DVD and had surpassed 10 million subscribers. On February 25, 2007, Netflix announced the billionth DVD delivery. In April 2011, Netflix announced 23.6 million subscribers by offering a low price point service to the masses and is the niche leader in the DVD  and  movie rental niche.

Who is the NEXT GoDaddy?

In my personal opinion, the next company to go from relative obscurity to household name is MeetCheap.com?

Who is MeetCheap.com?

MeetCheap.com is a company that provides  low cost webinar and Live webcasting services on January 23, 2012 starting at $1.67 per month for a 20 seat room which comes out to $19.95 per year. MeetCheap.com is looking for Pre-Launch Partners  and is positioned to become the leader in the webinar and Live webcasting services  niche. By creating a service with robust and revolutionary webcasting features at a low price point,  MeetCheap.com will become the  niche leader in the webinar and Live webcasting industry. Joel Therien, founder of MeetCheap.com has taken the proven sustainable business model  from the likes of GoDaddy and NETFLIX. There are no downloads required which makes it user- friendly for non techies.

What are the benefits and features of MeetCheap.com?

With a Live 100 seat conference room here is a preview of some of the features and benefits you get:

• Audio Video Controllers that allows you to enable or disable webcam or microphones. Also enable voice broadcast to members logged into your conference room
•  1^st webinar service to run live webinars on your facebook fan page !!!
• Moderator can mute, ban or remove a guest speaker from the room and clear chat text
• Moderator can see country flag of member location and a list of all guest in the room
• Expand browser window size using browser side tabs
• Moderator can display desktop to end users and send files to guests in the room
• Full audio conversation with up to 10 people by simply clicking on guest name and drop down click to engage
• Show live streaming video
• Moderator can speak hands-free
• Text message all guests
• Broadcast video and movies to end users
• Convert and present your Power Point presentations
• Moderator can record full audio/video of presentations
• Moderator can create multiple moderators and issue moderator functions to end-user
• Compatible with all operating systems including Windows. Linux  and Mac
• Take live on-the-spot poles/surveys
• Drag and drop up to 4 members into the browser window into the browser window and go into full audio and video chat
• much, much more…..

How Can I get it on the Next Viral Phenomenon?

MeetCheap.com is looking for Pre Launch Partners for their official launch on January 23^rd 2012. To join visit MeetCheap.com today and take the $1.00, 7 –Day trial and secure your very own 20 seat conference room for $1.67 per month or $19.97 per year.

Prosperous regards,

Derek Hawkins

Master Key Associates, LLC

Unlocking The Potential of the Mind

When I realized that Melaleuca was on the verge of reaching its first $1 billion dollars in annual sales  I had to share what they’ve been up to and dispell any notion that they are a scam.  I first joined Melaleuca as a preferred customer  8 years ago to support my friends business and was pleasantly impressed  with their high-quality low-cost products. I reestablished my membership 2 years ago and would use their products for life even if Melaleuca didn’t share nearly $5,000 in revenues with me for things I already do. Would you continue to use your company’s products or services if you didn’t get paid to do so? Many Network  Marketers would not. What about you? By the time you finish reading this article it will be crystal clear that  Melaleuca  is the REAL DEAL!!!

Who is Melaleuca?

A 25 year old manufacturing company that competes against Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Colgate-Palmolive and other billion dollar manufacturing companies to bring you household products that are safer for your family, your home and the environment. Melaleuca is NOT a Network Marketing Company and therefore does not compete against existing MLM and Network Marketing Companies like Amway/Quixtar, Visalus, Shaklee, Mary Kay, Noni, Herbalife, Tupperware or Nuskin.

Known as “The Wellness Company, Melaleuca is a Consumer Direct Marketing company established in the early ‘80’s and has emerged as the Premier direct marketing company and world’s leader in referral marketing.  Melaleuca DOES NOT  require that members inventory, sell, deliver or handle customers’ products and is a catalog shopping company that shares revenues with members who order products through a toll-free 800# or online 24 hours a day. That’s over $500 million dollars shared with members in 2011.!

Leadership and Track Record

Chief  Executive Officer Frank L. VanderSloot has a stellar track record  that is unmatched in the direct sales industry. His vision is to help average people get ahead financially. The Mission of the company is “To enhance the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals.”

Melaleuca’s  business model does not require the purchase of inventories or any other major investments and takes the risk out of starting and owning a home-based business. Melaleuca allows people to market extremely effective, high quality, natural health oriented products that help people live more vibrant, happier, healthier lives free of toxins.

Melaleuca appeared on  Inc. Magazine’s list of  fastest-growing companies for 5 consecutive years and earned a place in the prestigious Inc. 500 Hall of  Fame. Melaleuca is also the recipient of  the esteemed Better Business Bureau Torch Award,  granted only to select companies that prove a long history of exemplary business practices.

The Product(s)

With over 400 products in 5 separate product lines you can get everything you need including household cleaners, vitamins, bath & body cleaners , healthy cosmetics and pharmaceutical items.  Melaleuca’s  Product Goal is to market the most effective products in the world.

Melaleuca has partnered with doctors, scientist, and universities from across the world to make absolutely sure that they are leading the WORLD in the science of WELLNESS and preserving natures’ resources.

Membership

As a Preferred Customer you save money on better, safer products, and receive a host of other exclusive memberships. In addition to saving 30% to 40% each time you shop, members receive loyalty shopping dollars that they can use toward the purchase of other products, up to 15% savings on Online Retailers like Target, Best Buy, Foot Locker and hundreds of others. Take advantage of $1 memberships for a limited time!!

The Business Opportunity

Melaleuca  redirects revenue from its product sales to average families and offers them the opportunity for wealth without a large investment, purchase of inventories or any other major investments and takes the risk out of starting and owning a home-based business.  To find out more  Click here to register for a live webinar. 

Conclusion

Melaleuca is NOT a Scam.  Melaleuca is a legitimate company that provides essential products and offers a generous compensation plan.  Enroll as a Preferred Customer for only $29 ($1 for a limited time) and earn commissions by shopping and referring  others to open a membership to shop with Melaleuca.

Attend one of Melaleuca’s January Launch Events  held in over 50 locations throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico and Cananda all held on January 7, 2012.

Click here to learn how to build your network marketing business without chasing friends and family, or getting rejected in EVER AGAIN!

Thanks For Reading My Melaleuca Reivew, If  you like what you have read please leave a comment and share. 

After being in the network marketing industry for well over 20 years most of my success has come from working directly with people face-to-face, belly-to-belly or as we like to call high touch.

In the last couple of years I have been spending time learning internet marketing or online strategies which I call very hi-tech strategies.

The best balance to have is to have a balance between hi-tech and high touch. It’s nice to get leads, it’s nice to have people sign up in your business and use your services through affiliate marketing where you generating revenue, however I find that long-term those relationships don’t last unless you provide a lot more value.

The best way to provide value is to connect with people whether it is face-to-face, online or through video. Making the connection is more appropriate.

Very recently I have been bombarded with a lot of online training sessions and “secret weapons” from different gurus online.. many of which are actually well done. However, because there are so many of them, as I go through one program and before I get to finish utilizing what I just learned, another one comes up…all done by reputable people and many of them going through,  but the challenge is like that shiny penny …you’re walking down the street and you notice it becasue it stands out and you get distracted by it momentarily even if you don’t pick it up.

The same thing happens when I’m on the web with internet marketing. So what I have been doing to avoid the shiny penny syndrome is to work with one program,  learn it, use it, apply it and monitor the results before moving on to another program.

If you are an offline marketer and you are transitioning into online marketing make sure to maintain that balance of hi-tech and high touch.

I you are a hi-tech or online marketer and you haven’t done much offline marketing and using with high touch I recommend that you  develop the skill of building relationships by using the telephone more, relating with people and developing a relationship long term. So when someone joins your business, becomes an affiliate, or purchases one of your products or services they will stay with you long term and the relationship you develop will be mutually rewarding.

Prospreous regards

Derek Hawkins

Empowerment Network

Watch the videos now and learn how to avoid the trap into which 95% of network marketers fall.

Video #1===>  Why 95% of Network Marketers Fail

Video #2 ===> 12 Success Factors for Any Business

12 Success Factors

If the information that my business partner shares in these videos make sense give me a call. I would love to have a conversation with you. Call me at 201-474-5698.

Prosperous regards,

Derek Hawkins

Master Key Associates, LLC

‘Unlocking the Potential of the Mind”

Do you have a song, movie, quote or something that just inspires you whenever you hear it, read it, see it or think about it? Well I sure do. For me it is definitely music. When I’m working out I find myself more energized if I’m listening to something very upbeat like house music, funk or classic rhythm and blues. The energy from the music is transferred to me. I believe the same happens to most of you as well.

Today I wanted to write briefly about something that is dear to me…music, music, music… In the video that is included in this post the incredible duet of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell sing about the power of love and how there is nothing that can keep them apart. No mountain, valley, river or other obstacle can keep them apart. I feel the same way about the obstacles in life that we all face on a daily basis. When your desire and faith are strong enough the obstacles are just test of your will. If you believe enough in what you are pursuing your goals can be achieved. Look at obstacles as opportunities to grow.

If you haven’t watched the video take a few minutes to enjoy it now and remember to listen to something inspirational to give you an extra boost in the face of adversity.

Take care and have an enjoyable day.

Derek

Today I’d like to briefly discuss a simple lesson that applies to anyone in business and particularly anyone in network marketing.

There are certain qualities you just can’t teach people. If you are in business you understand this message as well as anyone. Some of the things you can’t teach people include charisma, smiling, the will to serve, enthusiasm or personality. One thing that you can do is decide to work with people who have these qualities and then you can teach them to market your company’s product or service, culture and mission.

That is why there are as many successful people in companies like ACN, Sisel, Visalus, Numis, Melaleuca, AMWAY, Legal Shield and Organo Gold  as there are in the thousands of other network marketing companies including Monavie, Arbonne, Empower Network, North American Power  and  Primerica. The successful people in any one of these companies would likely be successful if they were in any of the other companies mentioned. These successful individuals have something that sets them apart from those who do not have success. They are the eagles.

The author of this short inspirational movie shares some very interesting lessons that anyone in business could use. Here are two of my favorite lessons.

Lesson #1:

“If  your company mission is to climb a tree, which would you rather do:

Hire a squirrel, or train a horse?”

I can relate to this lesson from my early years as a network marketer. The answer would be to Hire a squirrel. Unfortunately, most network marketers are taught to train a horse or prospect friends and family who don’t know how to climb that tree and don’t have the desire to do so. How many horses did you try to train to climb your network marketing tree?

Lesson #2:

“If you chase two rabbits both will escape.”

Does this sound familiar to anyone in the world of network marketing? How many times has someone tried to recruit you by saying “you can join my company and still build your network marketing company”?   Now there are obviously very few people who are successful in more than one business or network marketing company, however I am certain that they became successful in their primary business before moving on to a second business. In other words they chased one rabbit..caught it….trained it….an profited from it before going after that second rabbit or opportunity. Besides, many network marketing companies prohibit you from joining another network marketing business. I’m learning the importance of  FOCUS and the lesson about the rabbits makes it clear.

To see the brief  inspirational movie You Can’t Send a Duck to Eagle School click here.

Author, Mac Anderson shares the simple truths of leadership learned from 30 years as an entrepreneur. The book is filled with lessons that can help any leader in network marketing communicate with and energize their teams. The brief lessons will change your mindset and once you change your mindset you ultimately change your destiny.

Simple Truths provides short inspirational and motivational stories in the form of gift books and movies that leave a lasting impression. Great gift for family, friends, business partners, entrepreneurs, teachers, students, corporations and businesses.

Derek Hawkins

p.s. If you liked the movie get it free with the purchase of the book.

It only takes 1 degree to change water from a liquid to a gas or from water to steam. Before the water can become steam it must be heated from 0º to 211º . That means more than 99% of the work required to change water to steam is done in the first 211º yet it only takes 1 extra degree to complete the transformation. I’ll tell you about a new company Empower Network that is transforming lives  in similar fashion.

Does this sound familiar to you? I’m reminded of what happens to a penny doubled every day for thirty days. Do you realize that the one penny grows to more than a million dollars because of compounding.  You don’t see the results of the doubling effect until you get near the end of the 30 days the same way that you don’t see the steam until you get to 212º .

In Network Marketing  you must do a lot more than you get paid for in the beginning to get to a point where you get paid for much more than you DO in the end. Simply put…you must take consistent right action before you can expect to see results. You must maintain that same degree (no pun intended) of consistent activity over time before your business changes from a state of barely existing to a state of exploding. Unfortunately, too many people in our industry give up before they get to 211º degrees when they are literally one degree, one phone call, one event, one webinar, one new lead, one system, or one action away from reaching their 212º of steam that ultimately explodes their business.

Empower Network is a simple to use blogging system that will take your business from a state of existing to a state of earning 100% commissions in record time. Over $1,000,000 has been paid out to members of Empower Network in 3 weeks!!! That is unheard of in our industry. The great thing about the income that has been paid out to Empower Network Members is that average people and newbies to the industry are getting paid for the first time in their network marketing career.

Take a few minutes to watch the short inspirational movie 212º.

“At 211º water is hot.  At 212º, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree makes the difference. This simple analogy reflects the ultimate definition of excellence. Because it’s the one extra degree of effort, in business and life, that can separate the good from the great. This powerful book by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson gives solid examples of how to incorporate the 212º philosophy into all aspects of your life – at work, with friends and as a parent. Great quotes and great stories illustrate the 212º concept in a memorable format. A warning… once you read it, it will be hard to forget.”

I’ve given several copies of the 212º book and DVD to some of my business partners as gifts. You can do the same by visiting Simple Truths. Once you visit this site you’ll find plenty of inspiration to share with your friends, family and business partners.

Inspired to share,

Derek Hawkins

For more information on Empower Network Click Here!!

If you haven’t  read or heard about the inspirational poem “The Dash”  by Linda Ellis then you are in for a treat today because you get to hear about it today!! CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO SEE THE INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO!

Linda Ellis’ poem expresses the importance of time and more importantly what we do with time.  You never know if you have more yesterdays than tomorrows. I’ve lost quite a few friends over the past few years, many of which were in good health and in the prime of their lives. I got the message LOUD and CLEAR. Live each day with gratitude and enjoy the simple things in life… better yet don’t sweat the small stuff….

I can’t believe that I’ve already reached the half century mark of my life…or as my friend put it..I’ve celebrated the 25th anniversary of my 25th birthday… and it feels like I just graduated from high school a few short years ago.

So much to do, but so little time. I guess that is why I love the movie “Bucket List” featuring two of my favorite actors and co-stars Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. In the movie they create a list of 100 things they want to do, be or have before they die. Although they started late they accomplished more in a year than most people do in a lifetime.

Do you have a bucket list? Have you taken the time to write down all the things you’d like to accomplish and then pursue them? If not, start today with something simple like going to see your favorite artist. I was fortunate to have seen Michael Jackson perform before his untimely passing. Is your favorite artist still performing? How about that special friend that you’ve been meaning to visit. Well…don’t just sit there…get going.

Where would you like to go, what would you like to do, be, have or see? Who would you like to bless?  How about helping a neighbor get out of foreclosure, paying off a niece’s college tuition, purchasing a motorized chair for a  physically challenged friend….the list is endless. Did you notice that these deeds were for others!!!  That is the true blessing in the list. Do things for yourself of course, but don’t forget our purpose to serve.

It matters not when you were born or when you will pass on to the next stage of your life. What matters most is what you do between those two significant dates… THE DASH.

I DON’T want to be remembered for having a lot of  money, a big home, fancy clothes, or expensive cars, or    but for .

I DO want to be remembered for how much money I gave away that improved the lives of others, helping families get decent shelter, how many people I was able to clothe and give a ride when they had no means to travel..

I want to be most remembered for how good I made people feel and for helping them enjoy happier, healthier and joy- filled lives!

Prepare your bucket list today so that life can have more meaning and your dash can be more than a line between two dates.

Linda’s inspirational poem is included in Simple Truths’ book, The Dash. The Poem has touched the hearts and souls of millions of people from around the world who have viewed the Simple Truth’s  inspirational movie. ”Simple Truths provides customers with inspirational and motivational gift books and movies. Their books and movies are comprised of short inspirational stories and motivational quotes that are certain to make a positive lasting impression. Simple Truths gift books and movies are great for friends & family, co-workers, teachers, students, corporations and businesses” Get yours today and share the gift of inspiration during the holidays.

Remember “What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.”

Derek Hawkins

p.s. To See the Inspirational Movie Click Here

As a Professional Network Marketer I’ve always wanted to find a way to empower my team with resources to help them build their business with or without my involvement. After testing different programs and strategies I recently discovered a system that was designed with the “Old School” Network Marketer and “New School” Internet Marketer in Mind and makes the industry we love FAIR for anyone who truly puts forth the effort.  That system is called Better Web Builder (BWB). This system will work with any network marketing company or small business. If you want to learn how to grow your existing MLM business and find more prospects then your timing is perfect.  How would you like  system for my favorite four letter word F.R.E.E.!?  This system is the culmination of 20 years of network marketing and marketing experience. The founders have a reputation for creating systems, tools, resources and services that help average ordinary people  have above average success. Here is the BWB mission.

The BWB Mission:

“To provide an effective Internet Marketing System, consisting of advanced, user-friendly business building tools, online services, and a lucrative opportunity for anyone that wants to achieve greater financial independence and more personal freedom.

Better Web Builder is dedicated to helping business owners, as well as non-business owners, regardless of their experience or available resources, grow a global business and increase their income.

By working together with our members, in a mutually beneficial relationship, we can help millions of people enjoy a better quality of life and achieve the success and prosperity they desire.”

You have to treat your MLM Business like it is a multi-million dollar business. You can’t treat your business like a hobby or you will earn hobby wages. The last time I checked hobbies didn’t pay much. You also don’t want to have to baby sit your team because baby sitters earn hourly wages that  barely get them to and from their assignment. You must schedule activities and set time aside for your MLM business the way your company or employer schedules your time. BWB can teach you how to run your MLM business like a true business in conjunction with what your primary business provides.

Benefits of Sharing BWB:

• $100 worth of tools, services and features for FREE!!
• Learn how to capitalize on social media and new technologies like facebook, google plus, ipads and other platforms. With 75% of the population within 10 feet of a smart phone it is imperative that you use social media and technology.
• BWB has the training and ability to recruit for your primary business and earn a secondary income. BWB does not talk about individual companies so the training provided is universal and applies to your company.
• Have your success story placed on the web page.
• Monetize BWB. Use the “funded proposal” concept to introduce people to your primary business by leading with an introduction to BWB.
• BWB has an automated system that is sophisticated enough for the tech savvy and user friendly enough for the novice.
• Virtual Assistant programmed to answer just about all of your questions

How to Use BWB to Grow Your Primary MLM:

• Give away BWB for FREE everyday
• Welcome New people via your link (http://www.mybwbsite.com/userid#)
• Teach people to give away BWB for FREE and welcome people via their link
• Personalize your site and invite prospects to conference calls

Use Better Web Builder as a strategy to create an avenue for directing potential partners to your primary business. If they are already committed to building their primary business they can still use the benefits of BWB to grow their business. BWB was designed to help you put more money in your pocket!

Derek Hawkins

p.s.  Click here to get your FREE site Today!!