Mastermind Pros is growing in leaps and bounds.  With all that we offer in state of the art coaching our members are finding that they can make money with the right tools.  This is fantastic for us, because more members means more joint ventures, and more joint ventures means more opportunity to learn from each other and a much shorter learning curve.

We are finding that many of our members who have never had any success with Search Engine Advertising, focusing mainly on Yahoo and Adsense, are having success in a short amount of time.  Whether it is in a joint venture project or on their own they are seeing success.

What does this have to do with the blog?  Well blogs are communication tools, and they are a place where members and guests can go for information.  Now that the member base is steadily increasing with MMP, it is time to have an even better blog with more up to date content, videos and perhaps even a pod cast or two or more.

Does that sound like something we need here?

The first step it finding an acceptable theme.  This is the hunt for a great theme.  I am drawn to  the theme Hybrid News, but so far it looks like it will take a while to get that theme working right with the current setup on this blog.  It might be more than a few days to get that working right.  However there is a good amount of support for it so stay tuned for that upgrade.  I am really looking forward to it.

Now I have something to do on summer break.

If you have any theme suggestions let me know.

Where on the internet do you get live interactive training 7 days a week? If you are struggling with your internet venture then perhaps you need to attend some live training and get some help with our classes where you can ask questions, and with your permission we will look at your project.

If you are not at that point yet but you want to find out what Mastermind Pros is all about then you can find out how to be a part of our open classes by contacting support@mastermindpros.com, or leaving a comment on this blog.

One thing that Mastermind Pros does that no one else does is have joint venture projects where students and coaches work together with affiliate marketing ventures. This includes keyword research, and a variety of marketing techniques. It does not get any better than this when it comes to learning the challenging field of affiliate marketing.

You are always promised instant riches when you buy this and buy that program on the internet. I have not met one person who has had instant riches. Most people who might say that they got rich in a short time from one program do not tell you the years they spent getting to that point.

If you are into the buy this course and maybe it will be the “one” that changes my life pattern, where you buy one course and then the next, perhaps you need to find where you will get actual help from people who have found what is working. One thing about the internet is that it is always changing. You have to be changing with it, too. Coaches have to stay in tune with the changes. Affiliate marketers definitely need to be aware of the trends and changes in internet marketing.

Mastermind Pros gives you the edge you need to succeed.

AdlandPro has been around for quite some time, and it is still here, and it is still a viable source for making good contacts on the web. We are training on the ins and outs of AdlandPro now, and the main reason we are doing this is because you can have a nice social site that is free. You can interact with like minded individuals, too.

When you start your AdlandPro account you will want to make sure that you have a new email address for all the mail you are going to receive. Do not look at this as a bad thing because this is pure opportunity. People are contacting you now! That is really great. People who want to hear from you are writing to you. Isn’t that different? Sure most want to get you to buy something, but how many of them could use your product or service, too. How many of them might want to have some coaching online?

You are an affiliate of Mastermind Pros aren’t you? There is just so much you can do now on the internet that it is mind boggling. If you need some direction, then perhaps you want to try some of our classes, too.

If you are interested in where to start meeting people online and want to try some safe places, visit our site at Mastermind Pros. We have a great interactive helpful community. If you are ready to join a larger social site where you can meet thousands of people we recommend AdlandPro. We also recommend going Gold! The benefits are fantastic.

Mastermind Pros Coach and CEO, Frank Terranova, shared this story with us tonight in our success coaaching meeting.  It was such a beautiful story that we felt it deserved a place on our blog.  We hope you enjoy it.  If you find the author can you please leave a comment so we can give credit where credit is due. **Thanks and enjoy the story**

Near an outcropping of majestic seaside cliffs, a lighthouse stands tall and steadfast. Its light alerts ships of the rocky terrain ahead. It informs those who see its light of their current position in the darkness and guides them to safety.

One may assume that such a radiant lighthouse beamed its light assuredly and confidently from its very first day. Not this particular beacon. During his first days he stood in storms and endured driving rain and winds, as well as dense fog and haze. When the storms lifted and the darkness of night and veils of fog faded, the sun illuminated his surroundings: perilous cliffs and treacherous rocks. Surrounded by storms, darkness, and danger, the lighthouse became frightened.

One day a wise seagull perched atop the lighthouse. She noticed a sense of fear and sadness and asked the lighthouse about his distress.

“I’m afraid of the storms and the rain, the wind and the fog,” the lighthouse said. “At night I’m engulfed in darkness, and during the day I’m surrounded by perilous cliffs and treacherous rocks.”
The seagull replied, “You are a lighthouse. Your strength withstands the strongest storms. Your light beams through the darkness. You are strong and steadfast, and the rocks and cliffs pose no threat to you.”

“But I see the ships in the ocean tossing and turning in the churning waters of the stormy sea,” the lighthouse lamented. “I see the cliffs and rocks veiled in the storms and fog, masked in the darkness of night. I may not be in danger, but I fear for the safety of the ships. They face real hazards, true perilous danger, and I just sit here, beaming this light. I want to stop the storms. I want to clear the fog, to move the rocks and cliffs. I want to illuminate the darkness, but I can’t even do that. I can’t offer enough light to provide clear visibility. I can only beam. I feel I’m not doing enough and I’m angry at myself because I can’t do more to help.”

The wise seagull answered, “You are a lighthouse. You cannot clear the weather or completely illuminate the darkness, and you cannot move rocks or cliffs. Lighthouses do not have these powers. You drastically underestimate the power of your light. You are a lighthouse! You stand in treacherous surroundings, in the midst of storms and darkness, beaming a guiding light; a signal of hope and safety.

Have you considered how ships see you? They see a beacon; a steadfast signal of guidance and safety. In you they see a being strong enough to stand directly in the chaos and danger while beaming a light that says, ‘Danger lies here. Navigate carefully.’ Your light makes a difference. It may not provide clear visibility, but it offers clear guidance. Your light allows others to navigate to safety.”

As the lighthouse contemplated the seagull’s words, he realized his new friend spoke words of wisdom. Lighthouses are not built in safe places. They stand amidst chaos and danger, yet are not consumed by these forces. They stand strong in darkness, fog, and storms, and while they do not fight against these forces, lighthouses provide a beam of light that allows others to navigate safely through chaos and storms.

The lighthouse became excited. He realized that he need not fear storms or darkness anymore, because he was a lighthouse, standing strong and steadfast in his power. He beamed even brighter, realizing that his radiance allowed the ships around him to experience a similar feeling of empowerment as they chose their paths based on his guiding light. Lighthouses allow ships to sail the waves of empowerment. The lighthouse does not tell a ship where to go, but provides guidance in the midst of chaos.

The seagull was right. The lighthouse underestimated his power. From that day forward, he chose to beam his light confidently and stand steadfast as a radiant beacon for all to see.

Many of us who choose to walk a spiritual path can relate to the lighthouse story. We “wake up” one day to find ourselves surrounded by darkness and chaos. As we realize our resilience and choose to stand in our power, we fear for those around us. We wonder what we can do to help them see through the darkness. We want to stop the chaos, settle the storms, and neutralize the perilous terrain. We want to change the world, but we cannot do this; at least not in the way we expect to.

A lighthouse holds no expectations, makes no demands, and passes no judgments. It stands in the midst of chaos without judging or fighting it, without converting others to fight it, and without being consumed by it. Human lighthouses empower themselves as they choose to shine the light of their truth and their hearts for all to see. As others see this beacon of light and choose their path, they sail the waves of empowerment. Human lighthouses empower themselves and others simply by shining their light.

Lighthouses don’t always see evidence of their effectiveness; they don’t always see ships arrive safely at their final destinations. They only shine within their surrounding environment. Human lighthouses shine in the present moment. We do not often see the “results” of our light. Like the lighthouse in the story, some human lighthouses underestimate the power of their light and the strength of their being. They feel as though they’re not enough and as though they’re not doing enough. Then somehow a wise seagull appears. Perhaps a friend or teacher, a book or an article offers a new perspective, or perhaps their higher self communicates with them. Something or someone helps the human lighthouse realize the inherent power of its light; the Light of our spirit.

The light of our spirit impacts all who experience it. The light of our spirit differs from candlelight or a light bulb. It illuminates our innate Divine Intelligence. Divine Intelligence works through us and moves energy through us to others in exciting and mysterious ways. We don’t often see this light with our eyes, but we experience its feeling, intent, belief, desire, and passion.

We broadcast Divine Intelligence through the light of our spirit when we choose to follow a spiritual path, when we are conscious of how we manage our energies, and when we pray and meditate. We share our guiding light with others through simple acts such as listening, laughing, breathing, praying, sharing conversation, and telling stories; we share our light simply by being ourselves and embracing the light of our spirit.

As human lighthouses, we beam the love and truth of our spirit to those around us and to the world. We live as beacons and share our light in many simple ways. Our light makes a difference in the world, even though we may not see it. Through chain reactions of events that occur as more people become empowered, human lighthouses affect true change in the world.

Author: Unknown

Can 2008 go by any faster?  Here is it already May 4 and if you are like me you have not done all you needed to do for April.  Hopefully if you live in the USA you did file your income taxes so you are qualified for your rebates.  Are you getting a rebate and do you have a plan for that rebate?

It is funny how every post I start out has a direction, and then all of a sudden it goes off in a related direction but not necessarily what I had planned.  However speaking of Rebates and what to do with it, there is a suggestion I have as a coaching member of Mastermind Pros.

How is your education doing?  Is there anything you want to learn that can help you make more income?  I mean we are all excited about some “free money” from the government.  Now what if you used some of that “free money” to invest in your education and applied that knowledge to your business.  Do you know that “free money” just became a tax write-off because you spent it on your education for something job or business related.

There is one group of people that I know of who are doing just that.  They are using their “free money” to go to a workshop.  Others are pooling their “free money” to get some leads, so it is an advertising expense.

If you look into Mastermind Pros Coaching, we are having some specials now for our coaching.  Contact Coach Frank on the MMP website to see if you can use some of your “free money” to invest in your education.  You won’t regret this decision.

Here is a great Article by the President of Mastermind Pros, Frank Terranova.

Happy New Year Everyone.  Wow 2008 is off and running.  Whether or not we were ready it is here.  New Years bring so much hope and promise even though it is nothing more than another day.  However it is good to have starting points.  We have a time to reflect on what was right and learn from what was wrong and then move on.

One of our goals at Mastermind Pros is to get more and more people out there (or here) blogging.  Bloggers are an interesting group of people who find time to write and post articles.  I believe most bloggers are interested in helping people with what they have to say.  Some bloggers just rant on one topic day after day.  However this is a great outlet for it!  Wouldn’t you rather they do this in a constructive way.  Plus many of us have the same rants but just resist the urge to broadcast it.

Make 2008 a memorable year.  Take time for you, and if starting up a new business or looking for a way to add some extra cash to your life is something you want to do, then consider starting a blog.

We recommend the

because it is really fun to use and Alex S. gives such incredible support. 

Whether or not you start your own blog, please use this banner to join our blogging community.  It is a great way to start your online presense.  This is a nice community where you can find all sorts of interesting blogs and people.   It is FREE to join.  Once you join please make me your friend so we can keep in contact.

Hello Fellow Internet Entrepreneurs!

Are you a fellow internet entrepreneur?  Well if you are, or you are thinking about becomming one, 2008 should be a great year for us!  More and more people are discovering shopping from the internet and more and more people are setting up shop on the internet.  All the big boys and girls are here, too, of course!  We have all the main corporations anxious to keep their customers who might be stolen away.

How can you benefit from that?  There are several ways to benefit from “other” companies setting up shop using the internet.  You can make money without even having to carry inventory or ship products!  Now that sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?

Of course the people at Mastermind Pros did not learn how to do this overnight and they don’t expect you to learn it overnight either.  There are more ways to do this then you might think. 

If you are new and your goal for 2008 is to set up a business online, and earn extra income that will be your way out of the rat race you are not alone.  There are thousands of people waiting to help you (or help themselves to your dollars).  Consider getting some coaching from those who have been in the trenches. 

At any rate read what you can on starting your internet business, and bookmark this blog for future articles about getting some cash by using your computer and your spare time from your home.

Enjoy the rest of this 2007 Holiday Season.

At Mastermind Pros the courses are very varied.  There are classes that teach people about the different types of  buying personalities.  Did you know that you can either be a Bulldog, a Lamb, or a Kitten?  There is one more type but to find that out you are going to have to join Frank Terrranova on one of his famous personality selling courses.

Are you someone who seems to have uncontrolable internet spending habits?  Find out why in one of these courses.  Just knowing what to recognize in your own personality can save you hundreds of dollars and make you hundreds of dollars once you know how to market to each personality type.

Mastermind Pros Coaching is offering specials for people who want to test drive it and I am sure there will be something brewing to celebrate the new year.

If you are a Bulldog and want more facts and are a bit leary because of  a lot of empty promises maybe some comments from our clients will help build your belief bucket.

As for me personally, I spent thousands of dollars on a coaching program for Ebay, and I never made that money back.  However with Andy’s Ebay classes I have learned so much that this time next year I will have my Ebay store open again.  There are a few coaches at Mastermind Pros who are making a first and second income using Ebay.  Find out what the power sellers do not share with you.

Here is what one of our members has to say: ”

And while I’ve got a lot of professional working experience “under my belt”, I’m a newbie when it comes to AdWords, affiliate marketing and setting up as an entrepreneur. The Mastermind team reflects passion and patience as well as warmth and persistence. Thanks for everything, folks  I love it, and I love the work you’re doing. It offers about as personal a support system as you can get online.

Wim Franken ”

Wim can be seen on several of our coaching sessions and he is in the strangest time zone.  He makes  a serious effort to improve his life, and it is happening for Wim.

It can happen for you, too.

Just click on one of the links in this blog to get started.

Over the next 2 weeks Mastermind Pros will be teaching some of their sneak previews for the 2008 coaching schedule.  The new year is going to feature more and more classes to teach the ins and outs of running a successful home based business.

Tonight Coach Ann taught about setting up a home based business from start to finish.  This was an overview of the actual 9 week course and this is going to be one dynomite class. 

This is only one course that is going to be offered.  Mastermind Pros is determined to help people to succeed in business.  The focus is on having a successful online business but once you start there then you can go on to more areas and expand.  We believe in low overhead and only getting the necessities. 

Tomorrow night there will be some great training on Adwords from Frank Terranova.  We hope you will take advantage of our special $9.99 offer and check out our coaching.

Click here to find out more.