I read a short blog entry about the recent exposure of Herbalife in mass media due primarily to the popularity of David Beckmann, football (soccer) player, who wears his Herbalife-branded LA Galaxy team shirt. (Take a look; click http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/si_online/covers/issues/2007/0716.html)
A friend of mine even noticed that the Herbalife shirt worn by David Beckmann on Jamaican TV.
Today's word of the day "cupidity" leads to reflection on my part related to Herbalife. At first, I thought that Herbalife distributors just wanted to be filthy rich. However, with experience, I see that becoming an Independent International Herbalife distributor has helped alot of others improve their own economic condition, which has lead to provision for the family. Since Herbalife is improving the wellness and wealth of many individuals without resorting to unethical practices, I am increasingly enthusiastic about the company.
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cupidity (noun) Excessive desire, especially for wealth.
Synonyms: covetousness, avarice
Usage: Their very cupidity was to prove the means of their undoing, in the matter of the ransom at least.
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Herbalife branding seen daily in the media
http://usplounge.blogspot.com/2007/08/herbalife-branding-seen-daily-in-media.html
"Herbalife have been receiving almost daily exposure in the world's media as a result of the sponsorship deal with The LA Galaxy football team.
New York Stock Exchange Herbalife shares continue to increase in value as the world become aware of the global impact of the Herbalife products and business opportunity. The company has 1.6 million distributors world wide who operate out of 65 countries.
The company has continued to see steady growth over its 27 years in business however experts predict that the company is going to see growth far beyond previous years due to many factors. Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson announced a prediction of worldwide sales reaching 5 Billion US$ by 2009 at a recent gathering of the companies top distributors in LA.
At this event (The Annual Mark Hughes Bonus Awards) it was announced to the room that Herbalife had secured a licence to conduct business within 24 provinces in China and that the company had signed a multi million dollar deal to sponsor the LA Galaxy.
As a result of the Galaxy deal the company name and logo have been seen in almost every major news publication around the world as they report on the worlds highest profile footballer David Beckham. With the LA Galaxy currently touring the word playing exhibition games the media have been in a frenzy reporting on the results and pass time of David Beckham and his family.
It seems that the LA paparazzi and locals love having the Beckham's in town and as long as David is the flavour of the month the company will continue to enjoy further publicity its rivals could only dream of."
[minor editing corrections, related to stylistic considerations and grammar]
Friday, August 17, 2007
Monday, August 6, 2007
HLF 2nd Quarter Profits up; Global Net Sales increase 13.8%
This post includes two (2) online news reports and selected part of a blog with information from the Second Quarter 2007 financial report from Herbalife International. Interestingly, analysts continue to expect growth to continue. In my opinion, this is an opportune time to be involved with Herbalife whether as a distributor or as an investor.
We can celebrate Jamaica's productivity in Herbalife. Jamaica's superb growth rate of 80% is based on a comparison of annual product sales in 2005 and 2006. Jamaicans so distinguished themselves that the country was mentioned over fity times at a recent Herbalife annual Extravaganza meeting held in Dallas, Texas. Why don't you join the team? Contact me at 4nrg2b@gmail.com for more information.
Please visit Herbalife.com for information about products or Herbalife Investor Relations at http://ir.herbalife.com for additional financial information.
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Herbalife revenue up in 2Q
Los Angeles Business from bizjournals - 1:22 PM PDT Monday, August 6, 2007
Herbalife reported a 13.8 percent increase in its second quarter revenue, along with increase net income, due to continued growth in the U.S. and Mexico, the company said Monday.
Herbalife reported sales of $530.1 million, up from $466 million in the year-ago period. Net income was $48.1 million, or 65 cents a share, up from $36.3 million, or 49 cents a share, in the year-ago period.
For the first six months of the fiscal year, the company reported net income of $89.3 million, or $1.20 per share, up from $75 million, or $1.01 a share in the year-ago period. Revenue was $1 billion, up from $921.8 million in the year-ago period.
Los Angeles-based Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products.
http://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2007/08/06/daily8.html?ana=from_rss
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Herbalife Q2 Profit Rises; Guides Q3; Raises FY07 EPS Outlook - Quick Facts [HLF]
8/6/2007 4:25:34 PM Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) reported second quarter net income of $48.1 million or $0.65 per share, compared to $36.3 million or $0.49 per share in the second quarter of 2006. Excluding the impact of a favorable tax settlement in one of our international markets, net income was $47.5 million or $0.64 per share, compared to $36.3 million or $0.49 per share in the year-ago quarter.
On average, seven analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial expected the company to earn $0.61 per share for the quarter.
Net sales increased 13.8% to $530.1 million from $465.9 million in the previous year quarter. Six analysts had consensus revenue estimate of $506.75 million for the quarter.
For the third quarter, the company anticipates earnings of $0.59 to $0.64 per share. Six analysts expect earnings of $0.64 per share for the quarter....
[See link below to read the entire article.]
Source: http://www.rttnews.com/sp/Quickfactsnew.asp?item=178
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Herbalife Ltd. Announces Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $530 Million
Date: 8/6/2007 4:10:00 PM
Company Repurchased 3.5 Million Shares During Quarter
http://news.teamshapeworks.com/2007/08/herbalife-ltd-announces-record-second.htm
This comprehensive report is included after the last post of this blog.
We can celebrate Jamaica's productivity in Herbalife. Jamaica's superb growth rate of 80% is based on a comparison of annual product sales in 2005 and 2006. Jamaicans so distinguished themselves that the country was mentioned over fity times at a recent Herbalife annual Extravaganza meeting held in Dallas, Texas. Why don't you join the team? Contact me at 4nrg2b@gmail.com for more information.
Please visit Herbalife.com for information about products or Herbalife Investor Relations at http://ir.herbalife.com for additional financial information.
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Herbalife revenue up in 2Q
Los Angeles Business from bizjournals - 1:22 PM PDT Monday, August 6, 2007
Herbalife reported a 13.8 percent increase in its second quarter revenue, along with increase net income, due to continued growth in the U.S. and Mexico, the company said Monday.
Herbalife reported sales of $530.1 million, up from $466 million in the year-ago period. Net income was $48.1 million, or 65 cents a share, up from $36.3 million, or 49 cents a share, in the year-ago period.
For the first six months of the fiscal year, the company reported net income of $89.3 million, or $1.20 per share, up from $75 million, or $1.01 a share in the year-ago period. Revenue was $1 billion, up from $921.8 million in the year-ago period.
Los Angeles-based Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products.
http://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/stories/2007/08/06/daily8.html?ana=from_rss
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Herbalife Q2 Profit Rises; Guides Q3; Raises FY07 EPS Outlook - Quick Facts [HLF]
8/6/2007 4:25:34 PM Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) reported second quarter net income of $48.1 million or $0.65 per share, compared to $36.3 million or $0.49 per share in the second quarter of 2006. Excluding the impact of a favorable tax settlement in one of our international markets, net income was $47.5 million or $0.64 per share, compared to $36.3 million or $0.49 per share in the year-ago quarter.
On average, seven analysts polled by First Call/Thomson Financial expected the company to earn $0.61 per share for the quarter.
Net sales increased 13.8% to $530.1 million from $465.9 million in the previous year quarter. Six analysts had consensus revenue estimate of $506.75 million for the quarter.
For the third quarter, the company anticipates earnings of $0.59 to $0.64 per share. Six analysts expect earnings of $0.64 per share for the quarter....
[See link below to read the entire article.]
Source: http://www.rttnews.com/sp/Quickfactsnew.asp?item=178
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Herbalife Ltd. Announces Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $530 Million
Date: 8/6/2007 4:10:00 PM
Company Repurchased 3.5 Million Shares During Quarter
http://news.teamshapeworks.com/2007/08/herbalife-ltd-announces-record-second.htm
This comprehensive report is included after the last post of this blog.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Wealth in Wellness
Believe it. There is at least one incredible business opportunity for those who are motivated to do what it takes to realize their vision of a successful life. Let Herbalife be the vehicle for change in your personal world.
In life, you are the agent of change. How so? "For things are to change, you have to change your thinking" (Jim Rohn). Remember the famous proverb: "As a man thinks, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). James Allen wrote a self-help book published in 1902 titled "As a Man Thinketh" which opens with the statement:
Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes,
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:—
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
Environment is but his looking-glass.
As such, I want to ask you to imagine that the following theorem about exponential wealth creation in the wellness industry is true: "Anyone can do Herbalife business successfully. It's eventually easy but never simplistic nor superficial. So let's do it - as a team."
President Team Member, Dr. Steven Komadina, made a similar statement about weight loss: "It's easy, not simple.... One size does not fit all." This should let us stop and think, especially since the source of this quotation is a physician who lost 115 pounds using ShapeWorks products designed by Herbalife.
SAM with Dr. Steven Komadina
Success Training Seminar, June 2007
Jamaica Conference Center, Kingston
The Herbalife Business Solution is not a simplistic formula applied to anyone, any (old) way. For example, you choose whether you want to work part-time or full-time. Moreover, you need to find the tools - to promote the business - that work best for you. You can be successful, helping people get what they want, by simply sharing stories (of wonderful product results). Herbalife products can be categorized into three (3) areas: weight management, targeted nutritional supplements, and personal care items.
Distributing Herbalife products can be worthwhile; take a look at the annual earnings of US Supervisors in 2006 by downloading a PDF file: http://www.herbalife.com/US/en/pdf/catalog/gross_compensation_06.pdf On this information sheet, you'll notice that the average annual earnings of Active Supervisors was about US $5100. Moreover, the average earnings of Global Expansion Team members was over US $24,400 last year. Note that these amounts do not include the profits earned on resale of products. Of course, there is a caveat to this business opportunity story: Income vary. There are no absolute guarantees.
Some of the business success stories within Jamaica are tremendous! For example, there are persons who were earning low wages who progressed in only several weeks in Herbalife to living a little comfortably because earnings multiplied! There are professionals such an attorney-at-law and an university professor who quit their positions when their part-time Herbalife business paid them better than their full-time jobs! Of course, there are people like myself who increase their income via their part-time work-at-home Herbalife business....
I am really intrigued by the basic business philosophy described succinctly by motivational speaker Jim Rohn: "Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living (which is fine); profits make you a fortune (which is super fine)." [I would highly recommend his audio CD "Building Your Network Marketing Business" as well as reading quotations on jimrohn.com or his free weekly Ezine.] My current goal is to make twice as much money part-time than full-time. This will make an appealing story that will be an effective recruiting tool. Of course, I will also have more options for giving, investing, saving, and spending.
Mr. Rohn recommends that you drastically change by correcting the errors of the past and developing new disciplines. "It's not the blowing of the wind that determines your income, but the set of the sail (of your thinking)." It's not what happens to you that's critical, because every era includes opportunity mixed with difficulty. "For things to change, you have to change. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenge; wish for more wisdom. You can do the most remarkable things, no matter what happens."
Earlier I asked you to imagine that the theorem that I presented was true. Well, this theory is coupled with its application; it's practical. Herbalife actually works for you, if you work! Now if you will, apply the concept to yourself in the mind's eye; you can be a helpful wellness or weight loss coach, if you want to be... Now that you have entertained your individual success in your mind; believe it! "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right" (Henry Ford).
Wealth Creation is as easy as breathing; once your lungs are working well, breathing seems like the easiest task in the world. The problem with many of us metaphorically is that our breathing is labored when we attempt to climb the financial ladder of success because either we are not in good health or have not maintained cardio-pulmonary health through regular exercise. Herbalife products help optimize wellness while Herbalife systems help develop good fiscal habits that sustain a growing business.
In Network Marketing, the response rate to an invitation or presentation is about 10 - 30% ("Law of Averages"). Jim Rohn notes that the Parable of sowing and reaping illustrates the law of averages. The ambitious sower had excellent seed. However, not all seed fall on good ground. Of course, it makes no sense to chase after the birds that swallow the seed. [:-)] Moreover, he explains that the experienced sower will have higher yield. But then declares: "When I'm new, I make up in numbers what I lack in skill." The newbie should extend a lot of effort to get similar results to others. "You should discipline your disappointment." Take heed; be courageous: "If you share a good idea long enough, it will fall on good ears" (Jim Rohn).
Don't be deceived by a doubting Thomas within your inner circle. Instead seek to inspire. Consider these facts: Herbalife Jamaica is currently growing at 80% per year. Moreover, Jamaica has the highest retention rate within the sixty-five countries in Herbalife. When you design your business life for wealth creation, your 'downline' organization grows and grows. And the best part is that you don't need to understand the complexities. In fact, it's usually better to not waste time trying to reinvent new systems; Herbalife has proven methods of operation that really work. For example, Herbalife Jamaica has experienced significant growth because of nutrition clubs. This is an opportunity worth pursuing.
Just follow Herbalife's slogan "Dream It. Do It." You will just need to practice key disciplines again and again until success is achieved. When you keep practicing - with persistence - it will eventually seem effortless. Want to get to the top 5% of Herbalife distributors in less than 5 years? Why not aim higher? It's certainly possible. Let's do it.
Join TEAM Jamaica: Together Each Achieves More. So invite guests to visit nutrition clubs as well as Opportunity meetings regularly. Shared testimonials within formal and informal group encounters are important. Your guest(s) may be inspired by the testimony of others who have experienced the results that they are seeking.
Finally, it is good to use ingenuity in your business. "The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed" (Henry Ford). You can buy and sell or if you have sufficient initiative, you can sell and buy. Don't forget that the best distributor will serve customers well. You can do it. Believe it. Study. Practice. Teach.
In life, you are the agent of change. How so? "For things are to change, you have to change your thinking" (Jim Rohn). Remember the famous proverb: "As a man thinks, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). James Allen wrote a self-help book published in 1902 titled "As a Man Thinketh" which opens with the statement:
Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes,
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:—
He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
Environment is but his looking-glass.
As such, I want to ask you to imagine that the following theorem about exponential wealth creation in the wellness industry is true: "Anyone can do Herbalife business successfully. It's eventually easy but never simplistic nor superficial. So let's do it - as a team."
President Team Member, Dr. Steven Komadina, made a similar statement about weight loss: "It's easy, not simple.... One size does not fit all." This should let us stop and think, especially since the source of this quotation is a physician who lost 115 pounds using ShapeWorks products designed by Herbalife.
SAM with Dr. Steven Komadina
Success Training Seminar, June 2007
Jamaica Conference Center, Kingston
The Herbalife Business Solution is not a simplistic formula applied to anyone, any (old) way. For example, you choose whether you want to work part-time or full-time. Moreover, you need to find the tools - to promote the business - that work best for you. You can be successful, helping people get what they want, by simply sharing stories (of wonderful product results). Herbalife products can be categorized into three (3) areas: weight management, targeted nutritional supplements, and personal care items.
Distributing Herbalife products can be worthwhile; take a look at the annual earnings of US Supervisors in 2006 by downloading a PDF file: http://www.herbalife.com/US/en/pdf/catalog/gross_compensation_06.pdf On this information sheet, you'll notice that the average annual earnings of Active Supervisors was about US $5100. Moreover, the average earnings of Global Expansion Team members was over US $24,400 last year. Note that these amounts do not include the profits earned on resale of products. Of course, there is a caveat to this business opportunity story: Income vary. There are no absolute guarantees.
Some of the business success stories within Jamaica are tremendous! For example, there are persons who were earning low wages who progressed in only several weeks in Herbalife to living a little comfortably because earnings multiplied! There are professionals such an attorney-at-law and an university professor who quit their positions when their part-time Herbalife business paid them better than their full-time jobs! Of course, there are people like myself who increase their income via their part-time work-at-home Herbalife business....
I am really intrigued by the basic business philosophy described succinctly by motivational speaker Jim Rohn: "Profits are better than wages. Wages make you a living (which is fine); profits make you a fortune (which is super fine)." [I would highly recommend his audio CD "Building Your Network Marketing Business" as well as reading quotations on jimrohn.com or his free weekly Ezine.] My current goal is to make twice as much money part-time than full-time. This will make an appealing story that will be an effective recruiting tool. Of course, I will also have more options for giving, investing, saving, and spending.
Mr. Rohn recommends that you drastically change by correcting the errors of the past and developing new disciplines. "It's not the blowing of the wind that determines your income, but the set of the sail (of your thinking)." It's not what happens to you that's critical, because every era includes opportunity mixed with difficulty. "For things to change, you have to change. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenge; wish for more wisdom. You can do the most remarkable things, no matter what happens."
Earlier I asked you to imagine that the theorem that I presented was true. Well, this theory is coupled with its application; it's practical. Herbalife actually works for you, if you work! Now if you will, apply the concept to yourself in the mind's eye; you can be a helpful wellness or weight loss coach, if you want to be... Now that you have entertained your individual success in your mind; believe it! "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right" (Henry Ford).
Wealth Creation is as easy as breathing; once your lungs are working well, breathing seems like the easiest task in the world. The problem with many of us metaphorically is that our breathing is labored when we attempt to climb the financial ladder of success because either we are not in good health or have not maintained cardio-pulmonary health through regular exercise. Herbalife products help optimize wellness while Herbalife systems help develop good fiscal habits that sustain a growing business.
In Network Marketing, the response rate to an invitation or presentation is about 10 - 30% ("Law of Averages"). Jim Rohn notes that the Parable of sowing and reaping illustrates the law of averages. The ambitious sower had excellent seed. However, not all seed fall on good ground. Of course, it makes no sense to chase after the birds that swallow the seed. [:-)] Moreover, he explains that the experienced sower will have higher yield. But then declares: "When I'm new, I make up in numbers what I lack in skill." The newbie should extend a lot of effort to get similar results to others. "You should discipline your disappointment." Take heed; be courageous: "If you share a good idea long enough, it will fall on good ears" (Jim Rohn).
Don't be deceived by a doubting Thomas within your inner circle. Instead seek to inspire. Consider these facts: Herbalife Jamaica is currently growing at 80% per year. Moreover, Jamaica has the highest retention rate within the sixty-five countries in Herbalife. When you design your business life for wealth creation, your 'downline' organization grows and grows. And the best part is that you don't need to understand the complexities. In fact, it's usually better to not waste time trying to reinvent new systems; Herbalife has proven methods of operation that really work. For example, Herbalife Jamaica has experienced significant growth because of nutrition clubs. This is an opportunity worth pursuing.
Just follow Herbalife's slogan "Dream It. Do It." You will just need to practice key disciplines again and again until success is achieved. When you keep practicing - with persistence - it will eventually seem effortless. Want to get to the top 5% of Herbalife distributors in less than 5 years? Why not aim higher? It's certainly possible. Let's do it.
Join TEAM Jamaica: Together Each Achieves More. So invite guests to visit nutrition clubs as well as Opportunity meetings regularly. Shared testimonials within formal and informal group encounters are important. Your guest(s) may be inspired by the testimony of others who have experienced the results that they are seeking.
Finally, it is good to use ingenuity in your business. "The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed" (Henry Ford). You can buy and sell or if you have sufficient initiative, you can sell and buy. Don't forget that the best distributor will serve customers well. You can do it. Believe it. Study. Practice. Teach.