Dexter Yager: The Legend and the Controversy
Sandra Essex
May 21, 2010
Who is Dexter Yager and what is his claim to fame? Few other names evoke more contrasting sentiments than this man´s. On the one hand he is easily one of the most renowned names in the annals of network marketing history. But on the other hand, he is seen by some as a scam artist and a cheat.
Yet, in network marketing circles, the name simply refuses to go away. And for good reasons. Over a 50-year period, Dexter has exercised greater influenced on network marketing than any other marketer living or dead.
Few if any network marketer has matched this man´s achievements in MLM. Consider this: over a five decade period, Dexter Yager built a network marketing empire in what remains the largest international network marketing company—Amway.
Dexter´s personal team comprises of a colossal 4 million-plus distributors spread across 40+ countries. In revenue, his organization is grossing over $2 billion dollars per annum! And his personal share of that is in the hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
So, not even his worst critics deny the fact that his achievements in MLM deserve some respect. Plus, Dexter´s network marketing organization has developed more training tools and personal development materials than most other marketers.
His coaching has simply become a staple of sorts among most network marketing trainers. It is in fact this later contribution of his that has earned him the title "father of network marketing."
Will Dexter Yager´s Methods Work For You? Naturally that ought to be the next thought that should occupy your mind. After all if his methods brought such great results, it is only natural to want to try them yourself. But we have not finished talking.
Just before you run with Dexter Yager´s marketing methods, bear in mind that his MLM empire was built nearly 50 years ago. That would take us to the early 60s. That is a long time ago! It sure makes sense to imagine that marketing and lead generation methods in vogue at the time must have drastically changed.
Think about all that has happened between then and now: the cell phone, the personal computer, the arrival of the internet (and Google!), and several other technological marvels since then. Yes the world has moved on. And so have marketing strategies.
Indeed, these shifts have virtually paralyzed several of the legend´s (Dexter Yager´s) MLM empire. This is mainly because most of his team members still rely on marketing strategies that are a bit behind the times.
That is part of the message I intend to pass to you here. As a network marketer, you should focus on modern methods of recruiting and lead generation rather than relying on those that worked in times past.
This basically means harnessing the power and potentials of modern technology to put your MLM on virtual auto-pilot. Yet there are things any network marketer can learn from Dexter Yager. His focus on team building and commitment to personal development are forever useful to every network marketer. So too are his teachings on self-discipline and determination—two traits so vital to success in MLM.
Dexter himself once said that "If the Dream Is Big Enough the Facts Don´t Matter." So in the end, it is your ability to combine certain aspects of Dexter Yager´s trainings with modern prospecting and recruiting methods that will help you hit the roof of your company´s compensation plan.
As an Online Marketing Business Builder being able to attract daily targeted leads to your business is the key to your Online or MLM Success. How would you like to attract 50-100 leads to your business daily?
Learning these Marketing Skills will help you build your MLM or Online business. You can visit my blog sandraessex.com and this website yourmakemoneyonline.info to find out more complete information on Lead Generation Training.
Yet, in network marketing circles, the name simply refuses to go away. And for good reasons. Over a 50-year period, Dexter has exercised greater influenced on network marketing than any other marketer living or dead.
Few if any network marketer has matched this man´s achievements in MLM. Consider this: over a five decade period, Dexter Yager built a network marketing empire in what remains the largest international network marketing company—Amway.
Dexter´s personal team comprises of a colossal 4 million-plus distributors spread across 40+ countries. In revenue, his organization is grossing over $2 billion dollars per annum! And his personal share of that is in the hundreds of millions of dollars per year.
So, not even his worst critics deny the fact that his achievements in MLM deserve some respect. Plus, Dexter´s network marketing organization has developed more training tools and personal development materials than most other marketers.
His coaching has simply become a staple of sorts among most network marketing trainers. It is in fact this later contribution of his that has earned him the title "father of network marketing."
Will Dexter Yager´s Methods Work For You? Naturally that ought to be the next thought that should occupy your mind. After all if his methods brought such great results, it is only natural to want to try them yourself. But we have not finished talking.
Just before you run with Dexter Yager´s marketing methods, bear in mind that his MLM empire was built nearly 50 years ago. That would take us to the early 60s. That is a long time ago! It sure makes sense to imagine that marketing and lead generation methods in vogue at the time must have drastically changed.
Think about all that has happened between then and now: the cell phone, the personal computer, the arrival of the internet (and Google!), and several other technological marvels since then. Yes the world has moved on. And so have marketing strategies.
Indeed, these shifts have virtually paralyzed several of the legend´s (Dexter Yager´s) MLM empire. This is mainly because most of his team members still rely on marketing strategies that are a bit behind the times.
That is part of the message I intend to pass to you here. As a network marketer, you should focus on modern methods of recruiting and lead generation rather than relying on those that worked in times past.
This basically means harnessing the power and potentials of modern technology to put your MLM on virtual auto-pilot. Yet there are things any network marketer can learn from Dexter Yager. His focus on team building and commitment to personal development are forever useful to every network marketer. So too are his teachings on self-discipline and determination—two traits so vital to success in MLM.
Dexter himself once said that "If the Dream Is Big Enough the Facts Don´t Matter." So in the end, it is your ability to combine certain aspects of Dexter Yager´s trainings with modern prospecting and recruiting methods that will help you hit the roof of your company´s compensation plan.
As an Online Marketing Business Builder being able to attract daily targeted leads to your business is the key to your Online or MLM Success. How would you like to attract 50-100 leads to your business daily?
Learning these Marketing Skills will help you build your MLM or Online business. You can visit my blog sandraessex.com and this website yourmakemoneyonline.info to find out more complete information on Lead Generation Training.
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