Billy Florence - Be a Performer

Be a performer! One of the keys to becoming a great leader is to first be a great performer. My friend Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward teach this in their book. We should not tell people to do what we are not willing and haven't done ourselves. Be the person that goes the extra mile! Be the person that gets the job done! This is an important part of the process in becoming a leader.

Billy Florence - Leadership Performance

"To aim is not enough, you must hit! - German Proverb

"Performance, and performance alone, dictates the predator in any food chain." - SEAL Team saying

The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch. - Jim Rohn

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Observations from Orrin Woodward - Team

Observations by Orrin Woodward's are collected by his biographer for the benefit of those interested in personal and leadership development.

Orrin Woodward : "Success is assured when you stop negotiating the cost."

I like this one. If more people would take this advice and apply it to their endeavors, they would surely see a difference. After all, Orrin Woodward knows what he is talking about. Apply this attitude and thrive!

"Focus on what you're going to and not on what you're going through." – Orrin Woodward – Team.

Orrin Woodward: "If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot."

"Winning in life is a battle between hope and fear." – Orrin Woodward - Team

Orrin Woodward - "Losing is a habit, but fortunately, so is winning!"

"You cannot develop true wisdom until you learn to handle pain." Orrin Woodward – Team

Orrin Woodward: "Everybody who wants success must go through the leadership development process."

Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward are members of IBOAI and co-founders of TEAM.

Independent Business Owner Assoc. Intl (IBOAI)

IBOAI, official trade association, lead by 2005 board president, Billy Florence, with past president Fred Harteis, vice president Greg Duncan, treasurer Don Wilson serves and protects the business interests of Quixtar powered IBO’s (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America.

Fred Harteis owns Biznet Productions and Harteis International.
Billy Florence leads the Team DCI TEAM and owns Equad News www.e-quadnews.com. Greg Duncan leads WWDB World Wide Dream Builders.

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Billy Florence: Building A Strong Foundation

There is a difference between the way most rich people (millionaires) and others think about money. There is a certain millionaire mentality that most millionaires have. Yes, there are those who are rich because it was given to them or they won the lottery but most millionaires earned their money by working hard and working smart and being good with their money.

There is an interesting article on CNNMoney.com that gives some advice on what to do if you had an extra $5,000. It talks about building a strong foundation and you do different things with the money depending on where you are. It gives examples of the temptations to go buy a new plasma TV or a trip to Vegas. If you read the book The Millionair Next Door you learn that the average millionaire will resist the urge to go blow the money on a new TV. Of course, they may eventually have the plasma but only after they have built a good solid foundation. If you have credit card debt, it would make much more sense to use the $5,000 to pay off some debt rather than buy a new TV!

Here are some questions that the article asks when thinking about what to do with an extra $5,000:

1. Do you have a cash cushion?
2. Do you have credit-card debt?
3. Do you own a home?

Read the article on CNNMoney.com to learn more:

http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/12/pf/where5k_starting_moneymag_0605/index.htm

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Fred Harteis: Importance of Purpose

"WOW! My friend Fred Harteis nailed it on this one!" - Billy Florence, Team DCI

by Fred Harteis

We are all on this earth for a purpose, not just to make it to the weekend, and then sit back and watch T.V. until we are bored to death. Our prisons are full because many men and woman have not found a good enough purpose for their life. The American people can have everything they want; the trouble is they often don’t know what they want. The tragedy of the world is that men and woman have first class loyalty to second-class causes and these causes have betrayed them.

Our existence is a gift. What we do with it is a choice. One of our greatest freedoms as an American is our ability to choose.

I challenge you to think of others more than think of self.
I challenge you to set big goals that will help others and in return you will be blessed.
I challenge you to be an up lifter of people rather than wait to be uplifted.

You are a success not by what you have, but rather by how many you serve. Find your niche and ask what you can give rather than what you can receive. Rewards of life come to the one who gives, not the one who wishes or waits. God has power into you great gifts of talent, ability and energy. Go forth and live life with a grand purpose and commitment and you will receive fulfillment and joy.

About columnist Fred Harteis
Information: Fred Harteis, owns Biznet Productions and Harteis International and serves on the Independent Business Owner Association International (IBOAI) board. A background in construction and agri-business laid Harteis’ business foundation. Under Fred’s leadership and vision, Harties businesses have grown exponentially.


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Jody Victor / Billy Florence: Example & Persistence

This information by Jody Victor on being the example & having persistence is great! We can all learn from this." - Billy Florence

"The challenge for leaders in any area of life is to be the positive example to others. Displaying daily persistence and finding inspiration in the words of others are two tips I offer to you.” – Jody Victor - Markerman Productions

Jody Victor Quick Quote Favorites: Example and Persistence

Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing. - Albert Schweitzer

When he reached the New World, Cortez burned his ships. As a result his crew was well motivated. - The Hunt For Red October

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, 'Press on,' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race - Calvin Coolidge

Jody Victor is a member of IBOAI

Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Fred Harteis, Greg Duncan, Don Wilson: IBOAI

IBOAI, official trade association, lead by 2005 board president, Billy Florence, with past president Fred Harteis, vice president Greg Duncan, treasurer Don Wilson serves and protects the business interests of Quixtar powered IBO’s (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America.

Fred Harteis owns Biznet Productions and Harteis International.
Billy Florence leads the Team DCI TEAM and owns Equad News www.e-quadnews.com.
Greg Duncan leads WWDB World Wide Dream Builders.
Jody Victor is president of MarkerMan Productions.

© 2005 provided to Billy Florence blog by Esource Business News

Billy Florence - Dow at 6 Year High!

The Dow closed today at its best since January of 2000! It is not too far from reaching its highest point in history of 11,722.99 (reached January 14, 2000).

Here are some updates from CNNMoney.com:

The Dow industrials closed at their highest level since January 2000, when it reached its all time high, as investors cheered solid earnings news at GM and a retreat from record oil prices.

Thursday's big market mover was General Motors (up $2.11 to $22.68, Research), which soared over 9 percent after it posted an operating profit in the first quarter, excluding all special items.

The struggling automaker said it earned $152 million, or 26 cents a share, excluding all special items, such as charges related to an agreement to change health care coverage for some retirees and their families.

GM's rise was responsible for about a quarter of the Dow's rise.

Read more at www.CNNMoney.com.

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Billy Florence - Leadership Advice From Sam Walton

This advice from Sam Walton is great advice to anyone desiring to increase their leadership. - Billy Florence

"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." - Sam Walton

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Billy Florence: Success is a Process

"Success really is a process! I believe that Fred Harteis has proven himself as successful in many areas! Read and learn from what Fred Harteis says about success." - Billy Florence, Team DCI

by Fred Harteis

Everyday we have a very valuable portion of our life, to make of it what we want. We choose to be grateful or not. We alone choose to be happy or not. We all face struggles for a reason to learn to grow to overcome and be victorious or complain and claim victim status. First we must accept responsibility for our own happiness. It’s a choice, even in times of great disappointment and struggle, that’s life. I recently read that one of every three small businesses will face a lawsuit this year. Most are frivolous simply because many people refuse to accept responsibility and the blame someone else or someone’s business for their failure or disappointment. President Bush has my support in dealing with this issue. Vast sums of money wasted and millions of hours are in clogging the court systems unnecessarily.

We have faced many disappointments but we refuse to be discouraged. Disappointments are a reality of life. Discouragement we have control over if we live by faith and action and seek good council from our mentors, and above all accept responsibility in our every endeavor. We have the freedom to grow through problem solving, which I see as a great blessing in life. Don’t sit on a problem and don’t complain about a problem. Solve it and your confidence will grow and the next problem will seem smaller.

“We have staked the whole future of American Civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government; ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments.” - James Madison

About columnist Fred Harteis

Information: Fred Harteis, owns Biznet Productions and Harteis International and serves on the Independent Business Owner Association International (IBOAI) board. A background in construction and agri-business laid Harteis’ business foundation. Under Fred’s leadership and vision, Harties businesses have grown exponentially.

© 2005 provided to Billy Florence Dream Chasers International blog by Esource News.

Billy Florence: Rich DeVos Values: Free Enterprise

I really respect Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel who co-founded Amway & Quixtar. They are both heros of mine. I not only respect the great businesses that they built but the values that they believed so strongly in.

I was reading an old document from Amway Corporation and it talks about one value that they believed in which was Free Enterprise. Here is what it says...

We are proud advocates of freedom and free enterprise. Human economic advancement is clearly proven to be best achieved in a free market economy.

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NEW CAFFEINE-FREE XS™ ENERGY DRINK A WINNER SAYS BILLY FLORENCE

Billy Florence, "XS Energy Drinks Boost Energy and Business." Billy Florence, of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) announced the association's commendation of XSÔ Energy Drink, Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape available exclusively from Independent Business Owners (Quixtar Ibos) powered by Quixtar.

"Our members, IBOs powered by Quixtar Inc, have made XS Energy Drinks one of the top selling energy drink brands in the country," says Billy Florence. "Since the very first XS Energy Drink products were launched a few years ago, IBOs have sold more than 6.7 million cases," states Billy Florence.

"Caffeine-free Cranberry Grape is the second caffeine-free flavor in the XS Energy Drink line," adds Florence. "The first was a non-caffeinated Tropical Blast. All XS Energy Drinks deliver a powerful punch of B vitamins to help boost your mental and physical energy without the empty sugars and carbohydrates of most other energy drinks."

XS Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink contains 100 percent or more of the recommended daily value of five energy packed B vitamins, B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamin), B3 (niacin), and B5 (panthothenic acid). Each 8.4 oz. can of Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink has only eight calories and 0 carbs.

"Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast joins Cherry Blast, Cranberry-Grape, Citrus Blast, Electric Lemon Blast, Tropical Blast, Tropical Blast Non-Caffeinated, and non-carbonated Tea-Berry Blast in the XS Energy Drink line," says Billy Florence.

"XS Energy Drinks, including the new XS Caffeine-free Cranberry-Grape Blast Energy Drink, are available exclusively from our association members, IBOs in the United States and Canada powered by Quixtar, notes Billy Florence.

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO's serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners leadership team includes Greg Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence.

Billy Florence leads Team Dream Chasers International (DC International) Organization. Billy Florence founded Equad News, it provides news, opinion, andmotivational editorials.

Key words: Billy Florence, Billy Florence leadership, Rich Florence, Peggy Florence; Quixtar Inc.

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Billy Florence IBOAI About Jim Payne Quixtar Inc.

IBOAI members - Independent Business Owners (IBOs) expect the best possible leadership at Quixtar," says Billy Florence. "We have every confidence that Jim Payne understands Independent Business Owner priortieis, add Florence. His Alticor and his leadership ability adds value at Quixtar," states Billy Florence.

"Jim Payne serves as Executive Vice President and is responsible for Alticor direct selling markets in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India and Latin America," says Billy Florence. In North America, Alticor's direct selling subsidiary is Quixtar, Inc.

Before being named to his current position in, Payne was Senior Vice President of Amway, responsible for numerous international affiliates. From 1999 through 2000, Payne served as President & Representative Director of Amway Japan, Ltd., and still serves on the Board of Directors for that affiliate. Since 1980, Payne's Alticor career has taken him around the world with progressively more responsible positions, including Director and then Vice President of New Market Development.

"We enjoy working with Jim," says Billy Florence. "He is a man of character and integrity."

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO's serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners leadership team includes Greg Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence.

Billy Florence leads Team Dream Chasers International (DC International) Organization. Billy Florence founded Equad News, it provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.

Key words: Billy Florence, Billy Florence leadership, Rich Florence, Peggy Florence

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Billy Florence: About Rich DeVos: Business Legend, Author, Philanthropist

By Billy Florence

Billy Florence: I have pleasure to know and work with Rich DeVos for a number of years.

Rich (Richard M) DeVos, who recently celebrated a birthday was born March 4, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Mich. He attended Calvin College in Grand Rapids and married a Grand Rapids girl.

Rich and I served in the same branch of service. Rich served in the US Air Force from 1944 to 1946. My service was begun several decades later.

I was recently reread Pat Williams book about Rich, "How to Be like Rich DeVos.

Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andle built their Amway business from scratch. It has grown to circle the globe. They did it the hard way. They know what it's like to be poor. It's impossible to replace that experience.

Rich's book Hope From My Heart describes the life-changing experience of Rich's heart transplant at age 71, and imparts ten lessons for life.

The life lessons in this book are important at any life stage. Rich covers subjects like persistence, confidence, optimism, respect and faith.

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO's serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners leadership team includes Greg Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence.

Billy Florence leads Team Dream Chasers International (DC International) Organization. Billy Florence founded Equad News, it provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.

Key words: Billy Florence, Billy Florence leadership, Rich Florence, Peggy Florence

© 2006 Florence News reprint permission to billy-florence.blogspot.com web blog.

Billy Florence - Thoughts About Success

What is success? What does it mean to be successful? I certainly believe that success is a process. It is not a destination but a journey. I like some of these thoughts about success...

Billy Florence DCI - Success Thoughts

It is wise to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final. ~ Roger Babson

You will find the key to success under the alarm clock. ~ Benjamin Franklin

I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. ~ General George S. Patton

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI. The official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership team includes Greg Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, and Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team Dream Chasers International (DC International) Organization. Billy Florence founded Equad News. It provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.

Key words: Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Billy Florence leadership, Rich Florence, Peggy Florence

© 2006 Florence News reprint permission to Billy Florence – Dream Chasers blog.

Billy Florence - Lessons for Team DCI

What I love about Team DCI is the people's commitment to growing and learning. Constantly growing and improving yourself is important in becoming a great leader.

Here is some wisdom today for Team DCI:

"Happiness comes from serving others."- Orrin Woodward, TEAM

"If you get your spirit and heart right, everything else flows from there." - Orrin Woodward, TEAM

"Our culture says Status is more important than Wealth, but we teach the opposite." - Orrin Woodward, TEAM

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Billy Florence: Shared Learning

"Cooperative thinking yields greater results." –Billy Florence

Billy Florence: Shared Learning Benefits the Team

Some might think of Alexander Graham Bell as a solitary inventor with independent accomplishments. That’s not the case. Bell said, “Great discoveries and achievements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds.”

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI

Business Onwer Trade Association Facts:

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Greg Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

About Quixtar Diamond ibo leadership: Billy Florence leads Team DCI. This team leder also founded Billy Florence’ Equad News . Fred Harteis owns Harteis International. Don Wilson leads Legacy Business Group. Jody Victor is president of Markerman Productions.

Ron Puryear Greg Duncan Dean Kosage lead WWDB team, World Wide Dream Builders.

Diamond leadership IBO key words: Billy Florence, Fred Harteis, Greg Duncan, Don Wilson Quixtar MLM, Randy Haugen, Colombo DiSalvatore, Quixtar Inc.

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Billy Florence: Leaders Are Made Not Born

I love to read and learn from great leaders. There is so much to learn about leadership but one of the most important things to realize is that great leaders aren't born that way. Leaders develop over time. We can all CHOOSE to grow and develop our leadership skills. I believe it is important to read about great leaders because you can learn how they struggled and grew in to the great leaders that they were.

Here is a great quote from Warren G. Bennis that says it all:

"The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders are born-that there is a genetic factor to leadership. This myth asserts that people simply either have certain charismatic qualities or not. That's nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true. Leaders are made rather than born. Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led." - Warren G. Bennis

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