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Today’s post is a little different. This is a tribute to the innovators of our industry and the creators of the original MLM systems that almost every successful MLM organization in the world has been based off of. They have the largest, most stable organizations in the history of our industry, and are more than three times the size of the next closest MLM giant.
That’s right my friends, business history was changed and inspired by none other than Amway.
(No, I’m not in Amway)…
…but I think that they’re pretty cool.
If you’re in the MLM industry and you don’t appreciate what Amway has done for our industry and Free Enterprise, it’s time to get educated and inspired by the most powerful ‘Dream Builders‘ in history.
When I was in my early 20′s, I got a hold of a tape series from the early 80′s called ‘Pigs Don’t Know Pigs Stink‘ that was done by an Amway distributor named Dave Severn. Ever since then, this has been my favorite audio I’ve ever listened to, and I’ve probably listened to it 200 times. When I built my first successful organization offline, I used to listen to this tape driving to every meeting I did for almost 2 years, just to get pumped.
I just popped it in the other day again, and decided it was time for the world to hear. This is going to probably be the only place you’ll ever find this, because I had to transfer it from a ratted out 1980′s audio tape to MP3… It’s about 3-4 hours, but you’ll be inspired to an entirely new level if you take the time to listen, because what Amway has done better than any company in the world has been to ‘Build the Dream’…
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I wanted to just take a minute to thank Dave Severn for producing one of the most inspirational audios that I’ve ever heard in my life. There were many times when the only thing that kept me inspired was listening to an old ratted out Amway tape on the way to someones home, and that’s what our industry is all about.
Inspiration.
Speaking the dream.
Having a vision.
Moving people.
Is your dream BIG enough?
-David Wood
P.S. Be sure to leave your thoughts on this one and share it. I think it will open your mind a bit to what’s possible in our industry. Dave Severn has been living the dream in our industry since the early 80′s, and now has more than a half million people in his organization. What can you do?
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Hey David,
Thanks for setting this up and allowing us to learn from this great leader. It’s a great reminder that sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. Listening more than talking will get you where you want to go much faster.
Thanks again,
Glen
.-= Glen Geditz´s last blog ..Don’t Lose This…You’ll Never Get It Back! =-.
David,
Amway was my introduction to network marketing a long way back. This is actually quite a funny story now…. I was easily persuaded then so my mates convinced me that I had been kidnapped by a cult and I opted out after 6 months.
The reasons they thought it was a cult were misguided & numerous of course but included the fact that everyone wore black suits (well the guys anyway), carried black leather bound organizers AND were being brainwashed by a series of audio tapes!
Thank goodness I know a whole lot better these days but actually what I most loved about Amway were those tapes. I missed them when I left and I played the ones I had bought so much that eventually they had to be thrown away.I remember the recording you have featured in your post because it was such a great title!
In my opinion Amway managed to be great because of the very personal development system they gave their people and while a lot has changed in the industry, the need for personal development to be successful remains the same. I look forward to re-listening to the recording. Thank you.
~ Marcus Baker ~
Hone Business Coach
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..Business Personal Development – Create Space To Receive =-.
Ha ha Marcus…
…that was my favorite thing about Amway too. Those old tapes are awesome man. I used to have a gigantic box full of them and lost it in one of my moves. One day I’m going to go on E-bay and buy up boatloads of Amway tapes, I think they’re better a lot of times than stuff you pay a couple hundred bucks for.
-Dave
Hey Dave,
This awesome (Amway) audio by Dave was so inspiring and full of words of wisdom. After listening to the audio not once, but twice, I was reminded why I joined your team. Although, I am still in the process of setting up my MLSP System, I am already excited about having you as my leader and mentor.
Please keep up your great leadership and I look forward to working directly with you.
Thanks,
Melissa Stoudamire
Melissa
I’m looking forward to working with you too. Let’s connect here in the next day or so… BIG things are coming for us in the months and years ahead, my friend.
-dave
pigs dont know pigs stink> thanks dave
WOW very very good
taxes (60%)40% take home no retirement= work til you die
thank god we have a choice to turn it around
David,
Yes, it’s a classic, and has just be rereleasd on CD. I can let you know if it’s any different after I hear it. I am still with World Wide Dreambuilders because of those tapes and cds, the leadership training and mentoring. I am just tired of trolling malls for prospects. John Maxwell is now working closely with WWDB because he believes World Wide’s model exemplifies leadership and integrity by example.
I am excited by the new developments within MLSP and the way it’s combining online and offline tactics and can be used by anyone building a business online.
I really look forward to meeting you.
Catherine Allen
Lol… Trolling malls is probably the worst strategy that I learned from Amway, but I have to admit I still sponsored a bunch of people like that. It just wasn’t fun.
I think on a local basis, it’s a lot more effective to follow Brian Tracy’s business networking strategies and connect with movers in the community. When I started doing that in my last company, my local growth took off. In malls, you tend to meet people who hang out in malls – a bunch of broke people in their low to mid 20′s (or teenagers), and it just isn’t the best foundation long term.
-Dave
that be should have been been…
Yea that tape reminds me of all the amway guys that emulate him, and have evidently followed him as my original mentors in the industry have followed in the footsteps of free enterprise.
Thanks Dave
I Rember using Most Of The Amway Products But I MySelf Never Made A Dime.My How Times Have Changed The Principles Taught Really Do Work,It Just Did,nt work For me.It Was Nothing Wrong Amway it Was Really My Belief System.Now That I’m Older Reading Such Books as Who Moved My Cheese,Think and Grow Rich and Others.These Books have Changed My Life!.I Became a Expert in Internet Marketing,and Seo Stratergies.
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Dave,
That was great..thanks…how can I download that and use it for my group?
JM
Dave-
I made a few pennies in Quixtar, but the education I gained while learning how to truly build a huge network marketing business is priceless. So many people try to discount what Amway has done in and for our industry, yet almost all network marketing businesses mirror some part and portion of how Amway operates. I’m not with them now, but I certainly do recognize the contributions this industry giant has made to our industry, and to my own network marketing career:)
BTW, my favorite traveling CD was “Oh, Harry.”
Ha ha. Yeah Amway is cool. People try and knock them down, but they just keep on building it up. I’m just impressed that they’re still growing after 70 years
-dave
I just read your other post, I was a mall spear chucker, too, LOL!!
I never had an issue with Amway, my upline Diamond, or any of the other people associated with the business. I never had a problem with the fact that my upline made money from selling training, support and motivational materials(hello, it’s a business).
My issues related specifically to a few people in my immediate upline and some members of my cross line team. It was a good move, though, because it opened me up to the other opportunities and marketing strategies network marketing has to offer. I now know that Amway is not the opportunity for me, not because they’re an evil organization. Quite the contrary, I think Amway is still a great opportunity. The key is figuring out if Amway (or any business) is a great opportunity for you. I know people who got in Amway within the last 3-5 years and are crushing it, so all the talk of market saturation is crap. If a person makes a decision of quality to succeed, backed by the development of applicable skills and work, they will make it in any business opportunity they choose.
.-= Jamie Gaymon´s last blog ..“Oh, Harry” =-.
That is one of my favorites as well. They are part of the “Classics”. Contrary to what the world thinks, Amway does have the most stable businesses on the planet and yep, some of the largest. Larry Winters team alone is right at 100,000 people. Now that is VOLUME!!
Josh,
We can all learn a lot from Amway – instead of ‘bashing’ them, why not build relationships and learn how they keep people in their team for 20-30 years? THAT’S the power of MLM
-dave
Josh-
A fellow former Winters teamer, eh? I was on the Bundy Team
And for the record, I consider Larry Winters and his team of leaders to be among the finest people in the business!
Jamie
.-= Jamie Gaymon´s last blog ..“Oh, Harry” =-.
Great stuff I sold out on ilearning
this is my last stop i love it others
will to never give up
thanks dave, ps catch a wave for me
.-= jdavid moffitt´s last blog ..How to Build up a Promising MLM Networking Marketing Lead =-.
Most inspiring thanks Dave. I’m so looking forward to working with you
David, If I am not mistaken the Severns were in the Britt organization. I think we listened to this as a tape of the week back in the early 80′s maybe 1983. If it wasn’t this guy it was another Amway Diamond. No matter, this is great content and may just make an article post.
I wish I had saved or better yet converted all of our 1000+ tapes from those days. Nobody shares like that anymore without charging $20 for the download.
Thank You!
David,
This is a blast from my past!!! I listened to this tape probably thousands of times. It was my absolute favourite tape from my Amway days. I actually got to meet Dave a few times – he’s awesome. I was deep in his group.
Thanks for sharing David.
Cheers! Calvin
.-= Calvin Mah´s last blog ..Connecting With Jeffery Combs at More Heart Than Talent, Dallas =-.
Yeah I met Dave, too – I was in his team underneath David Shores. Fun guys.
-dave
Thanks David for not allowing us to forget the Pioneers, and the people & companies that helped pave the way.
Mick
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Thanks for the inspiring recording Dave. I have never heard of this story before, but it was wonderful to listen to and so, so true. Everything you do is always greatly appreciated, keep it up.
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Simple comment about this… Audio… I LOVE IT…
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wow!!
If this isn’t a wake up call, I don’t know what is!!
this guy predicted that we would run out of Social
Secuity a long time ago!!
thanks David for sharing this Great Piece of wisdom with us!!
you are a great Inspiration!!
thanks!!
Pat
I am still listening….
this tape is so great…It makes me
want to join Amway!!
thanks David!!
Pat
The best part about the education process involving Amway was that everyone in the family from my little brothers all the way to my sister and mom, were suddenly glued to the company presentation, just because it could impact everyone in family! I believe Amway is an excellent family-business. E-1 Excellent Post, David Wood!
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Awesome CD. I too remember the early 80′s. But I was a distributor for Shaklee. They had some great tapes too. But I do not believe any company has better tapes than Amway. My neighbor is in Quixtar, and is continually trying to get me in with him. Not interested in Amway or Shaklee anymore, but they were/are great companies. Inspirational is an understatement. Thanks David, I truly appreciate you sharing this cd.
Frank
Dave Severn is great. I personally heard this talk in 1982. WWDB had lots of great speakers like Jim Head, Ron Puryear Jack Daugherty and my favorite Dave Severn. This was truly cutting edge stuff back then but still applies today more than ever. A lot of people frown on Amway but there has never been a more successful MLM in history.
Let’s give credit where it is due. Dexter Yeager, of Amway fame and one of the biggest in MLM ever, started the support system, not really the Amway company. Dexter started with a 78rpm record, if anyone remembers those, and built a huge support system that is now legend in the industry. I was fortunate enough to be one under Dex, and got to spend a lot of time with him and soak up his amazing wisdom. The tools his company produced, the system he built, is almost single handedly responsible for Amway’s (Quixtar)success. Since leaving Quixtar, the thing I miss the most is Dexter.
Interesting perspective Mike.
I’ve always wanted to meet Dexter Yager, that guy is a genius, and I agree.
Without Dex, I’m not even sure if Amway would be around still. He changed the entire industry.
-dave
Hey David I just wanted to let you know that this was a blast from the past, my first exposure to this industry Amway is the greatest story in American business. That is why I still keep pushing forward. Thank You for keeping the DREAM Alive. Rodger
Awesome David,
Thanks for putting this together. Dave mentions so many important benefits of being in an MLM, that he almost makes you feel stupid if you are not in one!
This has definately moved me. Thanks again.
Sofia
I can’t believe I’m not the only one with a copy of this. I am actually trying to track down the second part of this. I had it on my laptop in my iTunes and someone stole my laptop. I am only able to locate disk one (I’ve moved so many times and just can’t seem to find disk two). Would you be willing to provide me with a copy? Thanks.
Thanks for the invite. This was motivating, inspiring, and funny all rolled into one.
I am a former CPA and left my job over 2 years ago. Funny I came upon this information because I am actually collecting some original copies of this CD for some people in my group. This CD has personally helped me to go Emerald! This CD has sponsored more people for me than any other material available.
The truths in this audio apply to today’s economy more than ever. There will always be difficult economic times and that’s why network marketing companies will always be around and saturation will never occur in any program.
Taxes are horrible here in Canada…so frustrating.
David,
Thank you so much for putting me on you mailing list..I have learned so much from you in these last two weeks or so by you just showing how things are done visually… you make things easy to understand. This email with Pigs Don’t Know Pigs Stink….was so up lifting and just by listening i learned things. I also just took some of the old tack- ticks he would talk about and convert them into more modern day ways to generate, or sponsor ppl. via Internet etc… I’ve known people in that biz, haha, who hasn’t right? a great company too. I just Wish I could get my hands on that CD to listen to in my vehicle, as you said over again.
My son is really interested in your primary business that you in the Cedrick’s into…I think he’s on his way to your website very soon. I told him get in now!!
Thank you David for helping people …to get where they want to go so your going where you want to be!! YOUR INSPIRING!! You are also blessed to have such a supportive and beautiful wife beside you.
David,
Thank you so much for putting me on you mailing list..I have learned so much from you in these last two weeks or so by you just showing how things are done visually… you make things easy to undersatnd This email with Pigs Don’t Know Pigs Stink….was so up lifting and just by listening i learned things. I also just took some of the old tactics he would talk about and convert them into more modern day ways to generate, or sponsor ppl. via Internet etc… I’ve known people in that biz, haha, who hasn’t right? a great company too. I just Wish I could get my hands on that CD to listen to in my vehicle, as you said over again.
My son is really interested in your primary business that you in the Cedrick’s into…I think he’s on his way to your website very soon. I told him get in now!!
Thank you David for helping people …to get where they want to go so your going where you want to be!! YOUR INSPIRING!! You are also blessed to have such a supportive and beautiful wife beside you.
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Thank you so much for sharing this audio David also tooI look forward to meeting you in person. I am learning a lot from you!
Many Blessings To You,
Renita Mason
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Thanks for posting this. A quick story:
I was a distributor in the early 90s. My (eventual) sponsor invited me out to a restaurant for coffee. After my 2-minute intro, I was interested but skeptical. My sponsor and his brother (his sponsor), were preparing to drive me home after this and were going through tapes in the car trunk figuring out what to play me. My sponsor picked up one, showed it to his brother, who nodded, and said, “Well, it’ll either blow him in or blow him out.”
The tape was “Pigs…”. It changed my life. Although I dropped out several years later, I am a better person for my participation in Amway, and a smarter person for having experienced Mr. Severn’s powerful speech. For anyone who doesn’t know the back story of how/why Dave was on stage that night, ask your sponsor. That’s a great story itself.
Respectfully,
A former distributor
I’m seventeen and I have been listening to Amway CDs since i was sixteen. I tried YouTube for new ones but the comments are horrendous. I ran across your video and am so thankful you put a link. Yeah! there are people who understand the value that the people in Amway generate for everyone and that money and retirement records are second to personal development!
David,
This was great listening to Dave Severn again. I remember going to the King Dome and listen to Dave Severn, Bill Britt, Ron Purear and company. Wow, this brings back memories.
There are vary few companies that will ever do what Amway has done, but I belief that Numis Network will do the same thing, because the timing is right and they are doing it right.
-Randy Davis
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I appreciate all the knowledge that you provide to this industry…
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Hey my friend your a great inspiration to network marketing
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Dave yes really this bring good memories. Amway University of MLM.
Thank you for sharing
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Dave this is awesome! This was the first CD my wife and I listened to when we started in Quixtar/Amway. That was the beginning of my personal transformation, listening to the Amway CD’s in the car, at home, ALL the time. Brainwashed myself into believing I was going to achieve my dreams. And it worked… haha! They really had some of the best motivational leaders in the industry! Hahah good time! THanks for bringing back the memories.
Thanks David
I have added this to my Iphone so I now have something worth while to listen to.
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“If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence.”
~~Richard DeVos
Co-Founder of Amway
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David, can you put this in downloadable form so i can put it on my iphone an listen in the car?
please …pretty please !!
Thx sweets
Tracy
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Hi David
Great audio, thank you for taking the time to transfer it to mp3. I love the bit about not having changed your alarm clock time for three years!!
I could so relate to Dave’s story when he was a CPA. Three years ago I left my high paying corporate job and went out in business with my partner. I still working 3 days a week with someone else but it’s doing internet marketing which I love
It’s SO hard to make that break when you’re dependant on that job for your lifestyle but for me, once I made the break things just seemed to fall into place.
Friends and family comment that ‘I’m lucky’ not to work 9-5 fulltime but it just comes down to choices really doesn’t it?
Thanks again
Libby
PS: I second Tracy’s request please, would love it as an MP3.
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That’s it, you’ve got to step out in COURAGE to make something happen in your life, and everything falls into place.
To the TOP,
David Wood
Pigs don’t know pigs stink. Is that why diamonds hang around each other?
Lmao. That was really funny man – but give the diamonds some kudos, those guys are geniuses.
-dave
Every year WORLDWIDE DREAMBUILDERS has 4 Major Events. We just celebrated FREE ENTERPRISE in Denver Colorado. Dave Severn and many other BIG BIZ Builders spoke. Thousands of people were there. Bill Britt was the BEST! Our group got to hang out with Bill Britt and we talked to him about Saving America with FREE ENTERPRISE. I have pics of me hanging out with Bill Britt. I’ll email them to you if you dont believe me. I have met Ron Puryear, Jimmy Head, and several other TOP LEADERS in AMWAY. The next Major Event is DREAMNIGHT. Round-Table dinners with DIAMOND guest speakers. It is in January. They are doing them all over the Country. If you are interested in going to a DREAMNIGHT near you, then contact me at 805-245-3604. My main group is going to the one in Bakersfield California. Ron & Georgia Lee Puryear will be speaking along with Glen & Joya Baker. Start 2011 with “YOUR DREAM”. My upline DIAMOND, Ed Grosboll recorded a 20 minute business overview that you can listen to if you call this 3 step number; (step1: 1-641-527-4212)(step2: 8519818#)(step3: 411#). Ed is good friends with Dave Severn and all the WORLDWIDE DREAMBUILDERS. I am building the business with the BEST of them. If you like what you hear then call me or email me.(krazytre138@yahoo.com)The door is open for those who know how to use it. FREEDOM!!
Hey buddy – you should talk to Ed about this, calling a 3 step number is way too complicated, if you sign up for a $6 per month voicemail account people can call straight in with no pin code and listen directly to the message – it’s way more effective.
-dave
We have a special communication tool called COMMUNIKATE. We can access many different training recordings by changing the 3rd step. The 411# will guide you to a web link to see a visual plan. If someone doesnt have access to the internet, they can use; (step3: 704#). Sometimes we have LIVE phone conferences also with hundreds of people calling in. If you have a COMMUNIKATE account through WORLDWIDE DREAMBUILDERS, then you can send phone messages to your upline’s COMMUNIKATE account without bothering them on their phone. If they like the message, they can send it out to the entire WORLDWIDE organization. There are many other uses with COMMUNIKATE. Every tuesday night, Ed does a LIVE WEBCAST also. Just send an email to lgd@katewwdb.com. Ask for access to the EARLY SHOW or LATE SHOW. The 1st show is from 6-7:00pm. The last show is from 8-9:00pm.(Pacific Time) They will send a link to your email. Just open the link and watch. They also do a spanish show from 7-8:00pm. Sorry if this is complicated. We try to keep it simple but we have a lot more tools than the average Network Market. I would love to show you a plan personally over the phone Dave. If you want, call me some time and let’s talk BIZ.$$
THANKS DAVE FOR GETTING THIS INFO OUT THERE. If anyone wants a HARD-COPY of this CD or many others like it, you can only get them from the wwdb.com website. You have to be a PREMIER MEMBER IBO to be able to buy them or your upline would have to get them for you. If anyone wants SUCCESS CD’s or books from the site, I have access to it. Call me at 805-245-3604. DREAM BIG$$
Thanks for posting this, I love this tape, I have been looking for a copy of Dave’s seminar, the tape number was RP 216 and it has some wonderful research on it I have been trying to find, you know anyone that may have that tape?
Ya, this is an awesome cd which I just recorded it. LOL I can’t get it might as will record it, hope you don’t mind Dave Severn, your awesome and you too, Dave Wood! Amway has great products made in USA, just use it to support the free-enterprise system even if you don’t want to build the business. Why send your money to CHINA! BTW, I came from there. I am all about FREEDOM and lets keep AMERICA free. Calgary, AB; Canada
Btw, are u stilled using this cd in your group to sponsor? Thanks for your knowledge.
I am still in Amway and WWDB, have not been active for years. We still buy wholesale. My upline Diamond is Greg Duncan, and Dave and Jan Severn always came and spoke every year at Gregs Family union in Portland. It was always a thrill to see them.
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