Brian Klemmer: What is your reaction when you hear the word sales? If you're like many of the people I encounter, you have a negative view of sales. But I think this is a strange attitude to have...

Randy Gage: The universe cannot put good into your hand, until you let go of what you are holding in it. Nature abhors a vacuum. And since the inherent nature of the universe is good, a vacuum will always be filled with good. So one of the fastest ways to manifest prosperity in your life is to create vacuums.

Dr. Joe Rubino: Why would you want or even need a coach? Joe explains why it's important to have a coach to succeed in business and what to look for in a great coach.

Michael Oliver: Ever get asked, "Is this network marketing?" or, "Is this a pyramid?" Ever hear comments like these: "This is too expensive," or "I don't have the time"?

The ability to connect with others through small talk can lead to big things, according to Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk (Hyperion 2005). A former engineer, Fine recalls being so ill at ease at networking events and even the 10 minute coffee break during a meeting that she would hide in the restroom. Now a motivational speaker, Fine believes the ability to develop relationships with people through small talk is an acquired skill.

Jim Bunch: The biggest mistake a business owner can make is to set a goal and then try to use will power alone to accomplish this goal. For many years, seminar leaders, experts and coaches have been teaching us to set goals and take action toward those goals every day. Great concept. The problem is...

Do you dread holiday parties? Does attending or hosting another open house make you want to stay inside your office and lock the door?

Hilton Johnson: Hilton Johnson is back with another Top Ten List! Hilton's coaching style is very practical and effective- he likes to draw a clear picture of succeeding in specific areas of your life and business. This week, Hilton teaches us about attraction - one of the key attributes to becoming a successful sales-person.

Ron Marks: As I travel around the country with Tom Hopkins, speaking to sales professionals, the biggest challenge we hear is that clients claim they can "get it cheaper" somewhere else...

Dr. Peter Pearson: There are millions of people who get divorced from the field of network marketing. They started with high hopes. Rather like a marriage that starts with high hopes. Then like most marriages, a sobering reality sets in. Oops, this is going to take more work than I thought.