It's Been Fun, But I've Got To Apologize To All You WP Lovers! Here's Some FREE Tools...
Read More: I would like to be really clear about this apology. What I am apologizing for is if anybody felt that my opinion was a personal attack on them or their opinion. I believe that ALL individuals are entitled to have an opinion and what that is, is their's to own and express.
I simply represented the facts as I understood them in both articles and from the very beginning I stated that this was "simply my humble opinion." By no means is my opinion always going to be 100% right or informed, nonetheless I share it as it is until my knowledge compels me to correct or amend it.
When the comments turn to personal attacks on me or others who support my opinion or the facts as I understand them, that is neither pretty nor PROFESSIONAL.
My personal opinion of WP has not changed. It is definitely something that I would never recommend myself, to anyone, and the facts about my first impressions, the tested product, and the man representing them, remains the same. (If you're not sure what I'm talking about, take a look at my first and second article on the matter.)
If I came down so aggressively that individuals took personal offense to my opinion, then I truly apologize and to date I've seen nothing to alter my personal opinion about WP or DD.
For those who feel I've been non-responsive to your request for links to free tools, again, I apologize.
I do have a life outside of Better Networker too (lol) and was quite busy over the last weekend. Two days of wrestling tournaments, a Sunday invitation to a friend's home, Monday celebrations out of town for one of my kid's birthday requests, plus time spent on my business within my local community. Sometimes you just have to exercise your priorities! No need for slinging insults... You know who you are... lol ;)
As requested, here are some links to some awesome free tools that have been very handy for me, or that I'm currently evaluating.
#1 - Dim Dim http://www.dimdim.com/
Dimdim Key Features
- It’s Easy, Open & Affordable
- No Install to Host/Join meetings
- Easy Share Screens&Webpages
- Audio & Video Conferencing
- Present PowerPoint and PDFs
- Private & Public Chat
- Whiteboard & Annotations
- Record and Playback Meetings
- Open Source and open APIs
My favorite feature of Dim Dim right now is that I can show the other attendants what I'm doing on my computer with the touch of a button so they can see exactly what I'm doing if I'm trying to teach them something.
#2 Plaxo Contact Manager Find it at http://www.plaxo.com/
I used to have Plaxo a few years ago and got rid of it for a while. I'm checking it out again right now. I wasn't doing any marketing at the time I got rid of it and I honestly don't recall what prompted me to stop using it, other than not having a reason to keep using it at the time.
My first "Re-Impression" is that Plaxo has improved significantly since I was last using it and has added many more features.
I think the Pulse feature is very, very cool. If you have trouble locating where it is in all of the Plaxo features, don't hesitate to ask me about it.
While you're there, go ahead and check out my new profile on Plaxo: http://www.plaxo.com/profile/show/227634811658?pk=b924cdd52e0f346f4b27c3... ...and if you decide to use Plaxo, by all means, feel free to connect with me.
#3 Octopus City Contact Manager Find it at: http://www.octopuscity.com/
This is also another one I am currently evaluating. It has some pretty cool features:
This also has a cool feature allowing you to post a resume if you so desire and search over 1.3 million jobs available. But if your objective is to run a successful home based business.... Bzzzzzt! ...this feature may not apply! LOL Nonetheless, it's a cool feature.
Octopus City allows you 10,000,000 bytes of document storage space and has both a calendar and address book feature.
#4 Viddler at http://www.viddler.com
Viddler is great for media delivery.
Here's what you can do:
- Upload as many videos as you want—you get nearly unlimited space with Viddler
- Record videos directly to the site using your webcam!
- Post comments and tags at specific points in the video
- Share your videos with RSS and iTunes
- Embed your videos to blogs, websites, etc.
- Keep your money! They are 100% free!
Viddler also has some way cool features making it possible for your audience to leave interactive video or text comments using time tags placing the comments right at the point they want to comment about, and you can make a Vidget, a collection of videos inside one video player!
Yes, it is true that you don't find all of these feature packed products all in one place on one website, but I can easily find them all in one place in my browser bookmark list and for the price, I'm willing to settle with dropping down the bookmark list and using some way cool products while saving cash at the same time.
I hope those of you who take the time to check these out find some incredible value with products that are absolutely free and for those of you still in WP, don't forget about your 15 day trial period. I think it's prety close to done if you got in right at the beginning.
As far as finding a free autoresponder service goes, I don't have a clue. I looked at a few things, but I wasn't too sure about them. I'd love to hear from anyone else that might know.
For myself, I have everything I need, including autoresponders, and as many ad campaigns as I care to create (not just one!), all in one package for $19.95 a month to bring me prospects that already want what I have to share with them.
If they ask me about my primary company I don't even talk about that until I've given them enough education to know that what I recommend IS or IS NOT a 5 Pillars company.
If "5 Pillars" means absolutely nothing to you, go ahead and ask me about it. I'd be happy to share the education with you, FOR FREE, that has saved me from ever jumping into any of the hype or deceitful companies ever again.
I reiterate my initial summary of WP. WP is simply NOT a 5 Pillars company. I don't care even if the products do turn out to eventually be absolutely stellar, if a company is missing even one of the 5 Pillars, odds are you will eventually end up wasting both your time and money, unless you just don't care about people, and you're willing to walk on a lot of people's backs in order to put cash in your pocket..
Your Forever Friend,
Randy Enman
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Tools
Sounds like you have all the tools you will ever need and with the 5 pillars behind you there is no way for you to go wrong. A team of people that work together is better than a big name guru telling you what to do. If anyone wants to know more about building a lasting relationship that will help you own your life feel free to ask Randy he will be happy to explain it.
No Need To Apologize
I believe there is no need to apologize Randy. For What? Because you have an opinion?
I thought that is what this Network is all about? If someone cannot express their opinion and then they get bashed for doing it, what is the purpose of open discussion among business men and women.
You had an opinion of a new product. Big Deal. Doesn't everybody? When you see a product on TV and then they give the "BUT WAIT!" speech, don't you get the same knee jerk reaction? Don't most of those type of ads turn you off? Do you apologize because you don't like those? I doubt it.
So as I see it, you saw a product that potentially looks harmful and you wrote an article about it. I don't think you broke any rules there.
I believe the people who bashed you and the programs, systems you are involved with need to apologize to you. I have never seen such unprofessionalism in all my life. I come from the corporate side of America and I have seen a lot of mudslinging (especially having been involved with Texas politics) and the way you were treated on this forum was despicable.
You are so professional in offering an apology but let's see how many real professionals we have here and let them step up to the plate and apologize to you. You know who you are. I challenge each and every one of them.
I thought this was America where you were still allowed to voice your opinion? Randy has a lot of business sense so I look forward to him sharing more of his thoughts and opinions.
Keep up the good work Randy!
Randy Enman You are a True leader This is Amazing
This is Just Awesome Amazing Info you are sharing with us. The Big Dogs are Wagging their Tounges saying you could charge people 500.00 for this info Randy why are you telling them for Free. Wow Talk about being a Leader that is what Leaders do. They Help People.
Your friend for life Juanita
Amazing Article
Not to worry Randy..
They should have better things to do, like find a great opportunity to work with and get busy creating their destinies! All you did was open some eyes, and save a bunch of people from wasting alot of money, no harm done!
A Leader Anyone Should Look To...
You are such an excellent leader Randy! Even though thoses that attacked you don't deserve your help, I applaud you for making such a statement that didn't need to be said. You are setting the bar for leadership my friend. Thank you!
Keep it up!
Your Buddy,
Logan Wandell
Thank you Dianne...
...you are so kind to express your comments in the way you have done.
And I have never apologized for getting a bad feeling about a TV advertisement. lol
I very much appreciate your support and positivity. That goes for all of you.
Your Forever Friend,
Randy Enman
Recommendation for Autoresponders...
...though no FREE autoresponders have been mentioned, there probably are some that involve you or somebody else having random ads slung at you.
AWeber and GetResponse keep coming to the forefront as the best autoresponders and you do have to pay for these services.
For me, I don't need them, as I already have a very affordable system for what one of these would cost that gives me a whole lot more than just autoresponders.
Your Forever Friend,
Randy Enman
Surprising... No Comments From Any of My Previous Naysayers?
I invite comments from any detractors that have commented about WP before, to comment on this post.
I'd really like to hear from you about the products I've suggested or in general about this article.
I think these products would be a great asset to anyone.
Your Friend Forever,
Randy Enman
Thanks Randy!
I am also not on BN that often because I am incredibly busy in my primary business and other social and online networking and I am going to save your information for anyone looking for free tools.
I love the tools with Web Prosperity and simply did not get involved for the money or hype and I have not ever found anyone in my over 19 years in network marketing to do such great training to help everyone use these tools as Mark Call and his trainers. The academy was started by Mark Call and that alone has been an incredible asset because he has taken new beginners in my group by the hand step by step to learn to utilize the tools and to my knowledge, we are not even in Mark's group.
I certainly respect anyones opinion and thank you for taking the time to share these tools and I hope they will be beneficial for anyone looking for FREE options.
Wishing Much Success To Everyone In The Business of Their CHOICE! Tina
Thank you Tina...
...I enjoyed your comments and am glad you're having a good experience.
Good luck in all you do.
Your Forever Friend,
Randy Enman
Tools
Thank you randy for bringing new time savers to our attention.
From The Heart
Elwood
This is leadership material
Giving value which is what you did here in this article is what all network marketers should be trained to do. Running down another program as you did in your previous article is not providing value to anyone and I'm glad you saw the light !
I will thoroughly enjoy seeing more of this type of contribution from you.
Joyce Penner
p.s. Your 5 pillars must be catching. Talked to a gentleman the other day who had 10 pillars in his company! Asked him what they were and who had told him what these pillars were. Turns out he had some very justifiable "pillars" and his upline guru had designated them as pillars necessary for every company. Sounded familiar - he just had more !
Yep, I've seen other copy cats too...
...imitation is the highest form of flattery, but there's no surpassing the original with the depth of results and success Michael Dlouhy has created over the last 30 years. I'm glad you think highly of the 5 Pillars. Let's go out and make 20 Pillars. lol
Your Forever Friend,
Randy Enman
Thanks Randy!
Thanks for showing the way! You are the best!
All the best,
Alicia
People who have not Built a Business on Line
Should not be giving Advice as to Whether what you wrote was Benificial to others or not. When we write we take a Risk that is always of Benifit to others. You are a Risk Taker and Should be proud of it
Just hit something! LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkL1IUh1X-Q&feature=channel_page
Your Friend for Life
Juanita Waterman
What great content!
Randy,
Your post was really refreshing to me! In a field where everyone is trying to make a buck, you gave some great recommendations which will help a lot of people here. I think most newbies in this field are bombarded with all of the things they need to buy, when their budget is next to nothing. Most will turn to some guru offering advice for a large price and get very little in return. Your recommendations are clearly based on your genuine concern to help other marketers. Thank you!
I don't think you need to apologize for your comments either. This is America, and we all should be able to give our opinions without getting attacked personally.
Your 5 pillars educations seems phenominal. Sounds like you are with a group of people who really care, and your articles and willingness to share your education and experience with us is greatly appreciated!
Best of luck in your business!
Lisa