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Top performer is an apt description for David Nelson. He began in
Corporate America where he was a top performer in the securities
training industry, and is now the top money earner in his network
marketing business.
David chose to leave
Corporate America after becoming discouraged over “the politics and
lies.” He then worked with other entrepreneurs in small businesses. He
describes this experience as successful but frustrating. The logical
course was to strike out on his own, and twenty + years ago he did just
that. He has been in Network Marketing for over twenty-years and
realized profit after approximately just twelve-months in the industry.
He says his parents had the greatest
influence in his life by what they taught him through word and example.
David has several heroes. He names Jesus as a hero for the teachings,
the perfect example, and the outlook of the future.
Another hero is Michael Jordan due to his discipline and commitment to
excellence and teamwork. He also admires eagles because they are the
symbol of visionary leadership.
One award
that has great meaning for David is his company’s Crusader Award. He
was the first one to receive it, and it has subsequently been named The
David Nelson Crusader Award.
David writes
articles each month for Cutting Edge Media publications. He has also
produced several audio cassette tapes and training materials.
When asked what was the best thing about being in business for himself,
David replied, “I like the freedom, flexibility, and the unlimited
potential to obtain the rewards of my personal efforts in many areas of
life."
David Nelson is the personification of
what a Top Performer can achieve.
Age: 61
Family:
David & his wife Nanette have 3 sons & 1 daughter - and many
grandchildren.
Highest Education:
MBA in Business Administration. Graduated No. 1 in his Class from BYU.
Year started business:
Started network marketing at age 40. Operated other businesses prior to
that.
Type of business:
Network marketing teaching people how to make money.
Market:
Those who desire to make money. It doesn’t matter if they have money or
don’t have money, if they want to make money, they are the market.
Number of employees: ~0~
Best month (gross revenues): $50,000 (Six-Figure Annual Earner)
Hours worked per week during start-up: 60-70
Hours worked per week now:
50-90 depending on meeting schedules, conference calls and writing.
Favorite business magazines:
Fast Company, Cutting Edge Opportunities, Personal Excellence
Favorite business books and authors:
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, You Were
Born Rich by Bob Proctor, Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.
Relaxes by:
Reading, playing racquetball, going to movies, watching ESPN Sports
Center, doing “stuff” with his kids, listening to inspirational tapes.
Keeps in shape physically by:
Racquetball & basketball, sit-ups & weight lifting.
Favorite part of job:
Teaching the opportunities of network marketing.
Least favorite part of job:
Accounting & reporting requirements associated with a business.
Favorite Quotes:
"The key to unlocking my potential is within me. It is in the power of
my thought, my vision and my commitment." (Unknown)
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day...but teach him how to
fish and you feed him for a lifetime" (A Wise Man)
"A year from now you may wish you had started today." (Karen Lamb) |