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I have been going to the gym every day for about 6 months. I have the smallest little arms I have ever seen on a guy, so I have been trying to bulk up at the gym.

As I have been going, I have also been using Whey Protein. I know I am naturally smaller to begin with, but I have noticed an increase in my muscles. I think I just need to remember that no matter what I do, how much I lift, or what I take, I will never have huge muscles just because my body is not the right type for that.

I have been in sports all my life. I want to be able to be the best on my team, but I will not compromise my standing by taking anything illegal.

I know quite a few guys who have taken things, and gotten into a lot of trouble, and been kicked off the team. Now, I want to be able to be strong and perform to my best without getting too big and bulky.

I have heard about this stuff called Whey Protein. It is supposed to build muscle in the right way so it doesn’t leave you looking strange or out of proportion.

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Last night we had a get together in the basement of our church. There is a large area right out side of the kitchen that doesn’t have carpet. Then there is a large area that does have carpet right down the hall. We were all in the kitchen cleaning up when we heard some yelling. We looked down the hall and saw that the bathroom sink was left on and had flooded the entire carpet area. We quickly called the orange county janitorial cleaning service to help clean up the job. Luckily they were available to come right then. That was a very close call.

Mildew is one of those things that you don’t to keep around. It’s one of the hidden poisons in the house today. It can even be deadly if enough of it is let into the body. We discovered some mildew that we had growing around the bathroom area and decided to call in some professionals. We called the orange county janitorial cleaning service to see what they could do. They came out and assured us that they could easily handle this situation. We let them at the job, with their professional gear and waited around till it was complete. Within a half days work they were done, and our bathroom was safe again.

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Prime directive: Make sure your claim is reasonable! Otherwise, forget it.

First thing: If you have a legitimate claim denied or a beef with a company (my method can be applied to insurance companies, dealerships, bad fish, or whatever), prepare yourself for the likelihood of frustrating conversations with people who either can’t think for themselves or have been told by their boss not to.

If whoever takes your initial complaint is reasonable you’ll be pleasantly surprised. If, however, what you’re being told sounds like it isn’t addressing your individual problem beware - the answer you’re getting may be being read from a script. Companies often give their customer service reps pat, formulaic responses they must give and not stray from!

Get a name!! The person who answers your call will often say their name, if at all, in an inaudible light-speed mumble. Take the time to ask them to repeat their name if necessary. 3 times if necessary. Be sure you write the name down. When you call next time and the person answering doesn’t know what you’re talking about you want to be able to answer the inevitable “Who did you talk to?”

Always, always, always: Keep notes on not only who you talked to, but when, the gist of the conversation, and the date and time. These records may be invaluable (see below).

If you expect BS you won’t get as upset when you get it. This is especially true with the first person you talk to. By definition this is the low person on the totem pole. Anticipate they have zero decision-making authority and you’ll save lots of energy right at the get-go.

Ask to speak to a supervisor. Do this sooner than later (see above). Don’t make the “lateral move mistake!” As soon as you detect you’re being stonewalled move up. Get a supervisor, then their supervisor, and on and on. Go as far as you have to go. You’re looking for a person who sounds reasonable, understands your problem, and can do something about it.

Save time and energy, big-time. When you’re connected to a “supervisor,” make sure you haven’t been passed to someone on the same level or, worse, some unrelated and useless department (happens a lot). As soon as you get a supervisor ask their position. Ask also, “Do you have authority to remedy my complaint?” If not, move on immediately.

Present yourself as cool and confident. This sends the message “I know I’m right and you’re not going to wear me down.” Some industries (did someone say “insurance companies?”) count on you getting frustrated and giving up. Don’t let them know if you are upset. Remember: If the facts are on your side you don’t have to sweat. They do.

Depersonalize the issue. Don’t become what psychologists call “ego invested.” It will help you to be polite and in control if you keep in mind you’re dealing with a human being who’s got a hard job, is almost certainly underpaid, and is very likely working for a jackass.

Keep your eyes on the prize! Keep in mind your goal; you want to get your money or promised services - not to get angry at the person you happen to be talking with.

Don’t be a wimp! Lots of people tell you to be nice because you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I say don’t worry about being “nice.” If they aren’t worried about your feelings you don’t have to worry about theirs. That doesn’t mean being rude or obnoxious.

It’s a good idea to be able to show you’ve tried everything to remedy your problem. It might help, and for the record, write a letter to the company outlining everything you’ve gone through.

In the letter make sure you ask for exactly what you expect them to do! Do not expect them to figure it out because they won’t.

Secret Weapon: Small Claims Court*

A small claims court case is the best-underused tool for people who’ve been screwed by big - or little - companies. It’s the customer’s weapon of mass destruction!

I know, you’re saying ‘you can win but you can’t collect.’ That’s not the way big companies see it. Believe me, they don’t want legal judgments against them hanging over their heads and will almost always take these claims very seriously. Often, just filing or even threatening to file a complaint will get the attention and results you seek. 99% of the time it is far more expensive for companies to defend these cases than to make good on their original promises. If stating you’re intention to file doesn’t get attention the order they receive to appear in court is guaranteed to. And if they don’t show up you win by default.

Case in point: Recently I got a long-overdue reimbursement check from a health insurance company. How? After many, many frustrating conversations and unreturned promised phone calls I left this message: “I have spent all the time I’m going to with you people. If this matter isn’t resolved to my satisfaction by tomorrow at 3pm I am filing a small claims court suit for xxx $’s against your company.” Result? The check was overnighted to me.

Don’t let them intimidate you! It’s the oldest trick in the book. If you file, you’re likely to receive a letter from the defendant’s legal department insisting your claim is “frivolous.” They will then threaten to counter-sue you for their legal fees (big bucks) if you lose. Unless your claim is intentionally ridiculous, don’t fall for it! Just losing doesn’t make a case frivolous. This tactic usually means they’re scared.

Absolute musts! You must have records of what your claim is and what you’ve been through before filing. Your claim must have merit! There are no guarantees you’ll win should you go to court but if you don’t have your records and documentation in order, you’ll lose.

An Ounce of Prevention

You can lower your risk of future problems. Before you do business with a company check to see if they’re listed and/or rated with the Better Business Bureau. They have an Online Reliability program and companies who participate have to agree to dispute arbitration in order to participate.

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File a Complaint Online: To file a complaint or to get free information on consumer issues, visit www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

*I am not a lawyer, and I don’t play one on the Web. The following is from my research and personal experience. Note: small claims court rules vary from state to state, however, you can find out what you need at http://www.lawguru.com/faq/17.html.

About The Author

J D Sallen is a writer and long-time Internet free-speech crusader.

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You may have heard of joint venture marketing, It’s used frequently by savvy entrepreneurs to increase profits and add loads of prospects to their customer list.

So what is joint venture marketing (or j/v)?

Speaking at the Information Marketing Boot Camp (http://www.dc-infobiz.com), Joint venture expert and entrepreneur John Alanis describes it as “a mutually beneficial agreement to sell similar products or services to customers or prospects.”

You approach another entrepreneur and ask them if they’ll endorse your product and allow you to mail to their customer list.

In exchange, you give the entrepreneur a cut of the gross profits, usually anywhere from 5 to 25 percent. Or you could arrange a list swap.

J/V marketing allows you to quickly add hundreds or thousands of names to your customer list.

The first step is to find a suitable joint venture partner.

Where do you look?

Try your own customers first. Send out a letter or email announcing you’re looking for a j/v partner. Be sure to tell them you’re looking for a partner who sells similar products to your own. And ask how many customers they have on their list. Obviously, the more, the better.

Another way of to find j/v partners is in trade publications. Look at the advertisers. You’ll probably find a few that sell similar products to your own. Contact them by phone or letter and explain you’d like to create a joint venture with them.

Also look in the Standard Rate and Data Service (SRDS) (http://www.srds.com). This directory has every commercially available mailing list, the list owner, etc. Most larger libraries will have a copy of SRDS, although it may be a year or two out of date.

As well, check out the Oxbridge Directory of Newsletters (http://www.mediafinder.com) It’s an excellent source for potential customers from newsletter subscriptions. It’s an expensive directory to buy, but ask your library if they have a copy.

YOU MUST BE ENDORSED The most important thing is you must have your fellow entrepreneur include a letter of endorsement.

He has already established a relationship with his customers. You haven’t. If his customers are satisfied with his product, then they’ll much more open to receiving information from him about other products.

Without the endorsement, the customer response will drop significantly.

You can also ghost write the endorsement letter for your j/v partner and then have him sign it.

APPROACHING A J/V PARTNER The best way to approach a potential joint venture partner is to send a letter and then follow up by phone. Be prepared to phone at least a couple of times before your partner agrees.

When sending out the letter proposing a joint venture partnership, be sure to do the following:

1. Offer to do all the work. You’ll handle all the mailing, marketing documents, and product fulfilment.

2. Collect the customer money yourself and then send your j/v partner his cut for each sale.

3. Stress the fact that your partner will be “getting money for no work.” This is a strong incentive for an entrepreneur to become your j/v partner.

4. You will deduct your mailing costs and other expenses first and then split the balance with the partner.

5. Always get your j/v partner to sign your letter agreeing to your terms.

6. Include an “exit clause.” This allows you to cancel the j/v agreement if you find your partner is a headache to deal with.

By following these steps to a joint venture, you’ll be able to quickly add hundreds or thousands of potential customers to your database that normally would take years to accumulate.

And, most importantly, you’ll increase your sales.

About The Author

Dave Coyne is a copywriter, marketing consultant. Start A High Income, Low Risk Home Business And Never Create A Product, Write An Ad or Talk To Anyone. Get this free report. Send a blank email to dcinfobiz@GetResponse.com

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Want to get prospects to read all of your marketing message? Want to generate interest and motivate them to action? Awaken their curiosity!

A great example of this is the direct mail package put out by Boardroom Publications. They offer exciting news and benefits, with the page number where you can find out the details. Of course, to get to that page, you have to first order the book from them. They get lots of orders from people who want to look up the information they were teased with in the ad.

Get customers itching to know more by engaging them in these ways:

• Make an outrageous statement that causes them to wonder about who you are and why you think that way.
• Ask a provocative question that gets them thinking.
• Pose a puzzle or a riddle.
• Tantalize them with a chance to get something free, learn something new, or get something more.

Leave them wanting more, but with a call to action. Tell them how they can satisfy their curiosity by reading your book, visiting your Web site, coming to your workshop, or whatever it is you want them to do. Then, deliver what you promised.

According to the old saying, curiosity killed the cat–but it can build your success.

Copyright Cathy Stucker. As the IdeaLady, Cathy Stucker helps authors, entrepreneurs and professionals attract customers and make themselves famous. To learn more about marketing and get free marketing tips, visit Cathy at http://www.IdeaLady.com/

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Many have asked me this very question: “Why do some
affiliates make less than $200 per month while the top
affiliates go on to make as much as $3,000-$30,000 per
month?”

The Truth of the matter is most affiliates are not
willing to take the path that the top affiliates are
taking to make such insane income. They want a get-rich
quick system. This hardly works with affiliate programs.

However, there is good news for affiliates who are
willing to get their hands dirty a little bit. Successful affiliate marketing today is based on the following 8 factors.

A good friend of mine who is an affiliate applied it and
made over $100,000 in pure profits from sales generated
by him.

These factors seem so simple and are often neglected but
they are immensely powerful once applied.

1. Identify A Niche

The success of most affiliates comes from their chosen
niche. If you find a profitable Niche, you can make a ton of money. As an affiliate you have to research an area or an interest you are very good at. Find out if people are interested or are actually researching for your area of interest. Locate reputable affiliate programs in your Niche market and contact them. Also do some findings about these programs to authenticate their credibility.

2. Build A Simple Website

Once you have identified your Niche, the next thing you
do will be to go online and research for information that you will use to build your website. Please take note that you will need to build a free content website with all the information you can get concerning your subject. Dont be afraid to give away this information, once you give away and over deliver to your prospects, they will always come back to you for guidance. But do not sell anything on your site.

3. Grow An Opt-In Email List

When you build your website one of the goals of your website will be to get email leads. This you can achieve by providing a simple opt-in email webform on every page of your free content website. This will make it easy for your visitors to subscribe to your email newsletter or tips of that subject. You should cultivate the habit of getting information that will be useful at least once every week to your subscriber base.

4. Publish More Free Content

Each article you find online that will be helpful both to your subscriber base and prospects should be posted on your website. Try to only provide high quality information and newsletters to your website. Give out freebies on your site to enhance subscription rate and practically over deliver on your information generousity.

5. Find Out What Your Prospects Want.

In the course of writing your newsletter. Try to build relationship with your list by constantly replying each
and every email. Show them you Actually care for them by
pre-selling yourself. Let them know you are interested
in them as a person and not just someone who is interested in making a quick bucks. Give off yourself freely and you will earn their trust and confidence. Find out what product they actually need.

6. Get The Product For Your List

After you have built trust with your email list they will be in the mood to buy from you as a recommendation from a trusted source. You have to get products that you are affiliated with or that you have bought licence for, or products that have Master resell rights. But this product must be of high quality or else you will loose the credibility that took you time to build.

7. Sell The Products To Your List.

Send out your recommendation or review on the product and make it seem like a special offer that has a time span within which the price will be increased, this will make your offer to be sold out fast. You will be amazed at the result you will get this time. You can easily make tens of thousands of Dollars this way.

8. Go Back To Step 4 (Publish More Contents)

Repeat the steps from 4 to 7 for every 2-4 months to your email list and do not overwhelm them with products they dont need.

There you have it. This is the exact steps and strategies that the top affiliates are using to take away your competition. If and when properly done you can generate between $60,000-$100,000 or more per annum. This is my guarantee!

There is no need to reinvent the wheel. If you are looking for a quick way to instant wealth, chances are that you may never see it.

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