Carbon Copy Pro Review: How are Members Trained?

Carbon Copy Pro makes a big deal about the training offered to its members.
In fact, it's one of the key marketing points of the system.

So what does the training entail? It's time to get really specific.

The training modules available in the Carbon Copy Pro back office can be divided into 3 main areas:

• Marketing
• Mindset
• Mission

Let's take a closer look:

Marketing Training: The hallmark of the Carbon Copy Pro system is the much publicized 30-Day Marketing Guide.

The idea is to provide inexperienced marketers with a step-by-step guide to advertising on the Internet and offline. The areas of marketing described include:

1. Pay-per-click advertising
2. Banner advertising
3. Ezine advertising
4. Social marketing (Facebook, MySpace, Squidoo)
5. Article marketing
6. Press release marketing
7. Video marketing
8. Forum marketing
9. Directories
10. Ebay
11. Direct mail marketing
12. Classified ads, newspapers, and magazines

And the list continues. Paid and free marketing. Online and offline marketing.

I direct my new members to go through the marketing guide completely first, without taking action, and determine which type(s) of marketing suits them the best.

For example, I like to write and am drawn towards article marketing and blogging. I also have scientific training and am analytical, so PPC draws my interest.

Others enjoy more social types of marketing such as YouTube, MySpace, and Facebook.

I instruct my new members to choose 2 methods they are most interested in and studying these training modules more in depth.

Mindset: Probably the most crucial, yet underutilized training available to a network marketer at all levels. I've heard it said that 90% of the success in this industry is "between your ears", and I believe this to be true.

At Carbon Copy Pro, developing a "millionaire mindset" is emphasized, and specific training sessions for all members are given on a regular basis, from such notable experts as:

• Jeffrey Combs
• MJ Durkin
• Aaron Parkinson

Yes, Aaron is the same Aaron Parkinson as the President of Carbon Copy PRO. But once a week, Aaron "gets down and dirty" and gives what many consider to be the best 30 minute motivational and mindset training call in the industry. This call, turned Full Contact Marketing, is Aaron's opportunity to drive new members to think differently, to change their mindset, and to understand what it takes to become a millionaire in network marketing or any online venture.

It's a call I NEVER MISS.

Mission: Why are you doing this? What would you do with all your money if you acheive the success you are looking for? So many people focus on the money and not the reasons they are doing all of this in the first place.

Leaders at Carbon Copy Pro offer training in developing your goals and your mission. One example was a recent teleseminar by Mr. Gregg Davison, a member of the Millionaire Mastermind Group at PRO.

Greg did a Saturday morning teleseminar on setting goals, time management, and developing your mission in life. The content was terrific, and Gregg is always spectacularly funny in his delivery.

Summary: The 30 Day Comprehensive Marketing Guide, group training in mindset development, and webinars on understanding your mission, are all integral parts of the Carbon Copy Pro training.

Overall, there are over 15 LIVE training calls and webinars offered by Carbon Copy PRO and Wealth Masters EACH WEEK. And each call is recorded, so if you miss a call or if you live in a time zone not conducive to hearing it live, they've got you covered, as well.

The Carbon Copy PRO training program: NOT JUST HYPE. It's the Real Deal.

To your success!

When One of Your Carbon Copy Pro Team Members Quit

I originally posted this on my Network Marketing blog, The Truth and Nothing But the Truth, but thought it was worth writing about this subject on this venue, as well. Hope it helps.
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As you start becoming more successful and start adding to your team, you take on a new responsibility — that being to make sure your new members get off on the right foot and are given the opportunity to thrive.

But where does it stop?

What exactly IS my responsibility towards my Carbon Copy Pro team? This is one I really struggled with guys, particularly at the beginning.

I would bust my butt for my new members, making sure they had everything they needed, answering their questions as soon as I received them, and basically holding their hand through the entire setup and orientation process.

NO MORE.

That’s not to say that I leave my new members high and dry. Far from it.

But I have automated my systems to the point where they receive all the information they need to get started. I orient them to the business, discuss their short term and long term goals, both in terms of income and in life.

I sit down with them for 30 minutes or so and REALLY discuss what they want and how they can get it with our opportunity.

And I am very open about it. I don’t sugar coat it.

I never use the word EASY, SIMPLE, or FREE.

Because none of it is simple, easy, or free. Not with my business, not with ANY business.

And because of these facts, people sometimes quit.

In fact, if you believe the statistics, approximately 97% of people who start a home based business will ultimately quit before they reach their goals.

And every time one of my members quit, I used to lose sleep. I asked myself questions like,

“What did I do wrong? How could I have helped them more? Why would they quit?”

I asked these questions among feelings of guilt and worthlessness. I just assumed it was MY fault.

But it wasn’t, and it took a heart-to-heart with my good friend, and co-creator of Carbon Copy PRO, Aaron Parkinson to help me see it.

Aaron was helping us pick apart our business to figure out what was holding us back from taking it to the next level. And one thing we started talking about was how we handled our team members.

When I told him my feelings about my team members who quit, I really thought he was going to hit me.

After lambasting me for a while, he got serious and told me something that CHANGED MY BUSINESS MINDSET and allowed me to push through the barriers that were holding me back in my business.

He told me…

When people quit the business, it is NEVER the fault of the sponsor. You have given them the OPPORTUNITY, that’s all. Each person who joins is responsible for their own business. They had the same resources as you had, and you’ve made it big, so why not them? THEY CHOSE TO QUIT because it was too hard.

WOW!

That short speech changed my life. Aaron went on to make some analogies that made alot of sense:

* 95% of people who start medical school don’t graduate.
* A large percentage of people who start college don’t finish.
* A huge percentage of people who speculate in the stock market end up losing their capital.

Do you think that the medical schools, colleges, or stock brokers return people’s money because they failed? I’ve never heard of one. People invest in a venture, whether it be a risky investment, an education, or a home business knowing that they may not succeed.

And whether or not they succeed is TOTALLY up to them.

If they make it, it’s because of their effort.

If they fail, its because of their effort.

Think about those statements. Whether or not someone excels or fails in anything is a direct reflection of the effort they put in.

That one realization took a lot of pressure off me as a business coach. I can do everything I can to help people lay a proper foundation for their business, but THE REST IS UP TO THEM.

If they lose their money, it’s because they quit, NOT because I fail them.

So as you being sponsoring people in your business, it’s imperative that you understand these points.

If you don’t, it will keep you up at night and it will stop you from pushing your business to new heights.

To your prosperity!

Bob
December 22, 2008; Cresskill, NJ

The Carbon Copy Pro Application -- Who Do They Think They Are?

Sometimes when I talk to a lead on the phone, they ask me something like, "You mean I have to pay an application fee just to get information on your company?"

And I always very confidently answer, "Yes! It's a part of the system that you'll understand once you submit your application and it is approved."

Some refuse to do it and move on. Some call us arrogant, money grubbers, or something else not fit for a public audience, and they move on, too.

And to those people, it's okay. They're not serious enough yet. They are what are called in the auto industry, "tire kickers". Just testing the waters.

So what is the purpose of the Carbon Copy PRO application?

Is it elitist and arrogant?

Let me tell you the inside story here, and then you can decide.
But to understand, you'll have to think in terms of already having joined Carbon Copy Pro.

The Carbon Copy Pro Application serves two purposes:

1. FILTER: The application allows us to filter out those that are serious from those that are not seriously looking for a home business opportunity. It does this in two ways. As I said above, those that refuse to purchase and submit an application will move on, effectively filtering them out of our list of prospects that are truly interested.

Ever try chasing a prospect down who was not interested, as they dodge your emails and phone calls, never answer your messages, and pretend to have no idea what you're talking about? This DOES NOT HAPPEN with me because of the application process.

For people who DO submit an application, there are some people who are just not suited to have a home based business like Carbon Copy Pro. Specifically, people who have a lottery mentality and expect to get rich with little or no effort can be screened out. Similarly, people who have an emergent need for money as quickly as possible should not start a home based business.

The application allows us to filter out these people as well.

2. FUNDED PROPOSAL: For every person that submits an application from my website, I receive approximately 50% of that amount to help offset my marketing costs. It is not unheard of that many of our members completely cover their advertising costs in a single month because of the Carbon Copy Pro Funded Proposal.

If you think in terms of a Carbon Copy Pro consultant, you will realize the value of this kind of arrangement.

In summary, the Carbon Copy Pro Application serves to filter out people not truly interested, allowing it's members to concentrate on "hot" prospects who know what they want and are just looking for the right opportunity. In addition, the residual income from the application purchase allows it's members to at least partially cover the cost of their advertising.

And for the person searching for an opportunity? No worries.

They also receive a DVD called "Inside Out" with Jay Kubassek, CEO of Carbon Copy Pro and Mike Dillard of Magnetic Sponsoring fame, discussing the keys to success on the internet. This DVD sells at a retail price of $149, and it's given away free to all applicants.

In addition, there is a 30-day, no questions asked refund policy on the cost of the application, should the applicant decide the opportunity is not for them.

The Carbon Copy PRO Application: A NO-LOSE proposition for applicants and consultants, alike.

Carbon Copy Pro Develops Leaders, Not Just Marketers

A few days ago I told you about my attendance at the Carbon Copy Pro 10/10 Exclusive Mastermind Group meeting in New York City. It was a meeting of some of the best minds in the industry, and some of the biggest leaders, too. Guys who know what it takes to make 6 figure incomes in network marketing. Guys who know how to lead a team of people to do the same.

I was honored and humbled to be part of it.

Here is a link to a recent Press Release about the Session....

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=82979

There are many companies out there that claim to provide leadership training. I found out last Friday that the leaders of Carbon Copy PRO are the real deal in this regards.

To your success!

Bob

Come see what all the fuss in about!

Discover the Products of Wealth Masters International

People ask me this all the time:

How do the Wealth Masters products fit in with Carbon Copy Pro?

Great question.

Here is the Readers Digest version:

Carbon Copy PRO is the marketing engine used to promote the products of Wealth Masters International(WMI).

The sole product offered exclusively by Carbon Copy PRO Is the Business in a Box, a self-contained, comprehensive, all-inclusive guide to marketing that can be used with the WMI products or the products of any company. It is generic in nature.

The WMI product line includes a financial education package, that also includes the patented Wealth Acceleration Program, debt reduction, credit improvement, tax minimization, and business incorporation. This base product is a must for all experienced or potential home business owners.

To see a description of the entire WMI product line and how Carbon Copy Pro fits into the sales and marketing process, I recently published a Squidoo lens entitled, "Wealth Masters International and Carbon Copy PRO Marketing: The Perfect Storm in Network Marketing."

Enjoy!

To your success!

Bob

The Carbon Copy PRO 10 for 10 Ultra-Exclusive Closed Door Mastermind Group

On Friday, Rosemary and I attended an ultra-exclusive mastermind session at a luxurious penthouse on the 34th floor on 5th Avenue in New York City overlooking Central Park.



There is one word to describe the events of the day: WOW!


Who attended? Top earners in Internet marketing such as Jay Kubassek, Aaron Parkinson, Jimmy Davis, Dennis Karganilla, and Howie Schwartz. I mean, these guys are at the very top of their game. And if that wasn't enough, the 2 top earners in Carbon Copy Pro, Michael Force and Andrew Cass showed up to add their expertise to the group.

Also invited were 15 of the up and coming leaders, or as Jay Kubassek called us, the "rising stars" of Carbon Copy Pro. We were honored to be included in this group.

Sometimes we in Carbon Copy Pro look at the "icons" or "gurus" in our industry as being somehow different from us, somehow advantaged. But having spent the day with these guys and hearing their respective stories, there is NOTHING different between them and the rest of Carbon Copy Pro, except that they have PAID THEIR DUES.

Oh, one more difference. They have been smart enough to learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others, and have been ruthlessly persistent and consistent in achieving their financial goals. These guys are a true "mastermind group."

They support each other, they learn from each other, and they thrive off each other.

It was really something to experience.

Now, I am not at liberty to discuss the specific content of this mastermind session, except to tell you that each one of the leaders took the time to discuss our business and marketing plans, dissect our results, and helped us make a definitive action plan to push our businesses to the next level.

Not a whole lot of concrete marketing techniques were taught. Rather, it was an exchange of ideas and a sharing of the intangibles that separate the top earners from the rest of the pack.

Again, WOW!

This was probably the MOST IMPORTANT 10 hours in the history of our business. For it showed us the way in becoming the next top earners in Carbon Copy Pro.

I was told that they will be offering more of these events in the future, so if you are given the opportunity to attend, I would say that it is worth any expense if you are serious about becoming a big player in the industry.

The photos that are posted are of the various attendees in the industry, including my very beautiful wife (and business partner), Rosemary.

I am a lucky guy in many ways! :-))

What Carbon Copy Pro Is, And What It Isn't

Since it's inception a little over a year ago, information about Carbon Copy Pro marketing can be found all over the Internet. What's clear about the questions I receive daily about Carbon Copy Pro is that many people are still unsure as to exactly what the system entails and what it can do.

Let's clear this up right now.



What Carbon Copy Pro IS:

• Carbon Copy Pro is an automated marketing system that simplifies the prospecting and follow up process for its users and allows people to significantly reduce the network marketing learning curve.

• It includes, among other things, professionally written landing pages and auto responder emails, a funded proposal application process, a Call Center that answers your prospects questions, and a comprehensive back office that features extensive training modules on over a dozen methods for marketing online and offline.

• The only "product" offered by Carbon Copy Pro is the Business in a Box (BiB).

• In addition, Carbon Copy Pro markets the products of Wealth Masters International, a high end direct sales, Texas-based company that features a fundamental financial education product, a private wealth conference, and a private wealth group. Sales of these products yield high end commissions that contribute to the revenue of Carbon Copy Pro members.

What Carbon Copy Pro IS NOT:



As I said, users of the Carbon Copy Pro Marketing System can greatly reduce the learning curve on skills necessary to being successful at network marketing. But it DOES NOT ELIMINATE IT.



In other words, new members of Carbon Copy Pro still need to develop their skills in marketing, communication, and team coaching as do all other network marketers.



Users of Carbon Copy Pro can allow the system to work for them in terms of qualifying their leads, answering questions, and keeping in touch via auto responders. And this is GREAT.



But you still have to learn how to MARKET! While the Business in a Box includes the 30 Day Marketing Guide (a comprehensive training guide to multiple facets of marketing), one still must hone their marketing skills to be successful. Sometimes this can be done by trial and error, and sometimes more advanced training is helpful, much of which is offered in the Carbon Copy Pro back office.



Regardless, ONLY those people who put the time into their business to improve their marketing skills are HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL using the Carbon Copy Pro Marketing System.



Carbon Copy Pro is an incredibly helpful TOOL for running your online business. But it doesn't replace HARD WORK and DEDICATION to your business.



Those that sit back and think the automated system will allow them to make huge money without effort will be the ones writing those "Don't Join Carbon Copy Pro" and "Carbon Copy Pro SUCKS!" ads you sometimes see on the Internet.



In future blog posts I will dissect the Carbon Copy Pro system and describe all its features, and talk about the Wealth Masters International product line as well.



To your health, wealth and freedom,

Bob
Visit my Carbon Copy Pro website

Why a Home Business?

QUESTION: What would make a medical professional making a yearly 6 figure income partner with….. a top direct sales network marketing company?

Two words: Burnout and Freedom.

I found myself 45 years old, divorced, working 60-70 hr weeks and little life outside of work.

I was 50 pounds overweight with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and various other health issues.

I needed something to change. The stress and pressure was literally killing me.

Flash forward 5 years. I’ve lost those 50 lbs, am taking very little medication, met and married the woman of my dreams, and am living the life of my dreams.

I’m working less, and only because I enjoy it (and have 2 kids approaching college!). I have learned network marketing from the bottom up, learning as I go.

I have tried other network marketing opportunities and failed miserably. I tried for years and only sponsored a handful of people. And most of those people left for greener pastures. Why? Because of ME. I had not yet developed the leadership skills in network marketing necessary to help others make money online. Furthermore, I had no idea HOW to market effectively to drive traffic to my website.

That all changed when I found Carbon Copy Pro. They offer the leadership, the training, and the automated marketing system that allowed me to be go from network marketing NOBODY to a leader in the company. With the help of their training in marketing and leadership, I finally understand how to market and how to lead others to be as successful and I am.

Yes, it’s been an amazing journey, going from a marketing novice who hardly knew what Google was (not to mention Google Adwords) to a person that many consider an up and coming leader in the industry.

I offer this blog to those either looking for a home business opportunity for the first time, or maybe those looking to change what they are currently doing as a place to find cutting edge information, resources, and updates on Carbon Copy Pro without the hype.

There is so much HYPE out there…..

People need a place to come in and get out of the rain, a place they can trust as being truthful and direct.

A place where they can find the information that they need to make an informed decision in their journey to finding the perfect network marketing opportunity for them.

To people out there who are sick of all the HYPE, I say “Welcome Home.”