Orrin Woodward Team Business

Mark and Tami Crawford - MonaVie's First Canadian Black Diamonds

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:30:00 -0400

Here is an article from Orrin Woodward's blog on the first MonaVie Black Diamonds Mark and Tami Crawford. Congratulations to Mark and Tami for leading the way in Canada!

The Canadian Team is exploding as we speak. I mentioned in an earlier post the explosive growth of Claude and Lana Hamilton. Today I would like to congratulate Mark and Tami Crawford for reaching the prestigious Black Diamond level in MonaVie. These two are veterans of the MLM industry and have hit all time record highs in income and influence over the last few months. The average Black Diamond income is over 1.5 million per year. The Crawford’s are some of the best teachers on the Team as they share from their years of experience on how to build and nurture growing communities. It has been said that genius is taking the complex and making it simple and based upon that definition, I believe that Mark and Tami are geniuses in the field of network marketing. They have the biggest Canadian organization on the Team in and perhaps the biggest community of any MLM in Canada. The sky is the limit for this couple as their dreams far outweigh their current reality. When your dreams are bigger than your reality, you are in a growth cycle. The Team is excited about reaching 1 million people and the Canadians are committed to play a big part in that million. Maybe the Canadians will reach a million by themselves and propel the Team into multi-millions! The sky is the limit when you have leadership. God Bless, Orrin Woodward

Dallin Larsen - MonaVie Compensation 2008

Orrin Woodward Current News — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:26:00 -0400

One of the most enjoyable things to do when showing the MonaVie plan is to share the MonaVie Income Disclosure Statement (IDS). The fairness of Dallin Larsen and MonaVie is why a data sheet like this is possible. MonaVie pays out 50% of the revenue, period. This eliminates all the breakage that other MLM companies use to give less money to the distributors who are doing the work. By guaranteeing a 50% payout, the performers in the MonaVie business are the best compensated in the industry.

Let’s compare the MonaVie IDS from 2007 with the MonaVie IDS from the first half on 2008. Nothing will prove the velocity of the MonaVie business as much as studying the amount of new levels being hit in just 6 months. Remember, MonaVie did not ship its first product until January of 2005. The amount of people making bonuses and the amount of the bonuses is revolutionary in the MLM industry. No company has ever built as fast or as profitable. Dallin Larsen is lining up new products and an aggressive international expansion. Since the marketing plan is the same in each country, the international expansion will reward the leaders who build communities across the world. Starting someone in Japan is rewarded just like you started your neighbor down the street. MonaVie is the first company who treats distributors like full partners in their business plans and I am proud to be working with Dallin Larsen.

Pin Level 2007 2008 Increase Average Income

Bronze 691 1042 351 $18,989

Silver 366 563 197 $29,630

Gold 225 332 107 $52,969

Ruby 79 117 38 $103,891

Emerald 41 60 19 $159,281

Diamond 23 32 9 $201,161

Blue Diam. 65 84 19 $424,430

Hawaiian 0 25 25 $667,352

Black Diam. 12 19 7 $1,547,510

Royal 3 4 1 $2,687,819

Presidential 2 1 -1 $3,242,026

Imperial 1 1 0 $4,888,674

Crown 0 1 1 $6,880,937

You can study these numbers all day. To be a leader in the MLM industry, it takes a big dream, servant’s heart, and a willingness to grow. MonaVie ensures that you get paid for going through the development process. MonaVie is a company that in less than 4 years is paying 51 people at least $667,352. 26 of those people are receiving $1,547,510 or more every year. All of this in less than 4 years!?! With a world class product, a world class compensation plan, a world class corporate leadership team, a world class training organization, and a world class international strategy – I am seeing something really big in the future!

I have pledged my life to building leaders and teaching them how to build communities of leaders for long term results. When I get a no, I convert them into customers of MonaVie. But my number one objective is to teach people the principles of residual income. I do this by teaching them the difference between Barge working and Bridge building. You control your own destiny. Are you Barge working or Bridge Building in your life? The choice you make will make all the difference. God Bless, Orrin Woodward

MonaVie Competitive Advantage

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:24:00 -0400

For the first time in my networking career, I have a reward for building internationally. The way MonaVie builds a seamless organization between countries is one of its greatest competitive advantages – just behind the leadership of Dallin Larsen. No matter what country you join MonaVie in – you are part of the global MonaVie business. This means someone in your group can have a friend in Brazil, Canada, Australia, France, Japan, Singapore, etc. and they go right into your binary tree. All the volume adds up just as if they were sponsored down the street from you. Now you can have thousands of people from countries around the world in your groups and you are receiving bonuses just like they are in your home country. How is this so revolutionary you ask?

My experiences in international networking were much different. Every country that I joined had to be a separate business. You could help an organization explode overseas and bring millions into the company and not receive a penny in compensation because it is all down one leg. This is terrible for the distributors, but great for the company – designed in breakage. Dallin Larsen designed his MonaVie business to be win-win for both the distributors and the company. When you invest your time, money, and wisdom to build overseas markets, you will be rewarded just like you are in your home market. I want to personally thank Dallin Larsen for applying honor, respect, and the golden rule to all of his business dealings with distributors. MonaVie is expanding into your market, while still exploding their home market by doing it right! Get ready for a $20 billion dollar company. What part are you playing in the networking revolution? God Bless, Orrin Woodward

Board Member Chuck Goetschel Speaks

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:28:00 -0400

Well dear reader, you are no doubt already aware of the goings-on at Quixtar. Board members resigning, lawsuits, temporary restraining orders and so on. Rather than linking you to what is already becoming repetitive, we thought that you - discerning readers that you are - would be most interested in the truth about it all.

It has come to our attention that former IBOAI Board Member, Chuck Goetschel has posted on the freetheibo blog. May we suggest you read this most informative post and draw your own conclusions? It is worth the read.

We are not attorneys and we've heard a lot of stuff in the papers and on the blogosphere; but everyone knows that the Quixtar products are overpriced, making them impossible to retail. We've read the lawsuit, and it's clear that the leaders with integrity, Orrin Woodward of Team included, have tried in vain for years, to fix the pricing issue by working internally with Quixtar but to no avail.

It's about to come to a head, and Quixtar certainly looks very foolish at this point. It appears they knew they were operating an illegal pyramid (Amway England), but were prepared to keep doing so, until a few brave men stood up to them.

It appears that Quixtar believed that if they cut off the leaders at the knees, the rest would go quietly into the night. They couldn't have expected what has caught them clearly by surprise...that there are men and women in this world who are guided, not by the love of money, but rather, by truth...and they are not about to go quietly. Watch the video at this link to station WOODTV, Grand Rapids.

There are men and women whose core is about honesty and integrity; who when they see a wrong, call it a wrong. Bravo Mr. Goetschel! Bravo Mr. Woodward! Thank you for being Men.

To all our readers in Michigan: see you at the Kent County Corthouse on Wednesday! Bring a friend and let's stand up to the tyranny of the elites!

Orrin Woodward Team Leadership

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:46:00 -0400

Here are some great thoughts on Orrin Woodward.

Back on April 25^th we reviewed an article written by leadership expert, John Maxwell (Permanent Link). The article laid out certain questions to consider in identifying potential leadership. Below is part two of that article which lays out the remaining 7 considerations. And, again, Orrin Woodward and the core leadership of the Team have a check mark next to each quality.

I know of no one who can cast a vision like Orrin Woodward. Orrin is an expert in the field of Visioneering. He is masterful in creating vision with such high value for each individual that buying into that vision elicits commitment and passion to see its fulfillment. His willingness to take responsibility for every area needing improvement is limitless and he possesses the most admirable quality of giving the credit and recognition to others where Team strengths prevail. This is a man who finishes what he starts and leads people with the same level of commitment and determination. Of all the CEOs, business executives, heads of state, and any other high levels of leadership positions in the world today, Orrin’s level of EQ would have to rank in the top 1%. I’ve personally seen Orrin Woodward confront, handle, and resolve conflicts that would break not only most men, but would tear apart most companies and organizations. His people skills serve him and his Team well. Following Orrin Woodward is made easy because his nature is so ‘others’ focused. He truly wants to help people become better in all areas of their life that they may feel worthy in themselves and feel the reward of living a life of significance. The results and success of Orrin Woodward and the Team speaks for itself. This is a man who can get things done… and does… well.

Perhaps the greatest of all Orrin Woodward’s qualities is his commitment to develop and duplicate in others these qualities of leadership that they may, in turn, influence change in such a way as to affect and nurture change at a cultural level. This he has already begun to accomplish. The Law of Legacy is first and foremost on Orrin’s mind and his life purpose of adding value to the lives of others is honorable. Not many in the world today would put themselves on the frontline of criticism and public scrutiny to pursue a dream many have thought impossible. I’ve seen enough to know now, that: “If the dream is big enough, the facts don’t count.”

Orrin Woodward and History

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:18:00 -0500

One of the benefits of real freedom is the time one can devote to read and research areas which interest and intrigue. Because of Orrin Woodward's example, I became an avid reader of American History. Although I make no claim that the following is an absolutely thorough treatment, it does make for some interesting reading - and hopefully will motivate the reader to do his or her own research. Thanks Orrin, for following your dream and giving others the chance to have a great life! 2007 is going to be a great year for the Team!

Look at a one dollar bill. The present design of a one dollar bill first came off the presses in 1957. This so-called paper money is in fact a cotton and linen blend, with red and blue minute silk fibers running through it. It is actually material. We've all washed it without it falling apart. A special blend of ink is used, the contents we will never know. It is overprinted with symbols and then it is starched to make it water resistant and pressed to give it that nice crisp look.

If you look on the front of the bill, you will see the United States Treasury Seal. Although some claims have been made that the scales represent the need for a balanced budget, the Treasury Department has little to do with whether the budget is balanced, since that is actually handled by congress. The U.S. Treasury Department indicates that the balancing scales actually represent Justice. In the center, some people believe there is a carpenter's T-square, a tool used for an even cut. But that image is actually a chevron with 13 stars representing the 13 original colonies. Underneath is a key that is intended to represent a symbol of authority.

If you turn the bill over, you will see two circles. The two circles reflect the two sides of the Great Seal of the United States. Before the adjournment of the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, a committee was appointed to develop a seal for the United States. The committee was Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, three of the five men who had drafted the Declaration of Independence. They were merely the first committee, however. It took six years, the work of two additional committees and a total of 14 men before a final version of the Great Seal was approved. The final proposal, as accepted by Congress, was submitted on June 13, 1782, by Charles Thompson, Secretary of Congress. He brought together some of the recommendations of the three committees, their consultants, and artists.

If you look at the left hand circle, you will see a Pyramid. This pyramid was not a part of the proposals for the Great Seal until the third committee, and it was not suggested by Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams. Notice the face is lighted and the western side is dark. Although there is no "official" explanation for the shading, some interpret it as a reflection that our country was just beginning and had not begun to explore the West or decided what we could do for Western Civilization. (Yes, this was on some of the Founders' minds)

The Pyramid is un-capped, which may signify that our country was not yet finished. The unfinished state of the pyramid was intentional, and Charles Thompson, in his remarks to congress about the symbolism on the Great Seal, said the pyramid represented "Strength and Duration." Inside the capstone you have the all-seeing eye, and ancient symbol for divinity. Although Franklin's committee did not suggest a pyramid, it did originate the suggestion of the eye. However, the term "the all-seeing eye" was never officially used when describing it. The Franklin committee wanted the seal to include a reflection of divine providence and discussed a variety of themes including the Children of Israel in the Wilderness.

"IN GOD WE TRUST" is prominant on this currency. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, that motto started being used on paper money in 1957. It was in use on coins long before that. The Latin above the pyramid, ANNUIT COEPTIS, means, "God has favored our undertaking." It was Franklin's belief that one man couldn't do it alone, but a group of men with the help of God could do anything. The Latin below the pyramid, NOVUS ORDO SECLORUM, means, "a new order has begun." At the base of the pyramid is the Roman Numeral for 1776.

Look at the right-hand circle, and check it carefully. It is found at every National Cemetery in the United States. It is also on the Parade of Flags Walkway at the Bushnell, Florida National Cemetery, and is the centerpiece of most hero's monuments. On the Great Seal, the eagle faces the talon holding the olive branch. The eagle on The Presidential Seal faced in the opposite direction-toward the talon holding the arrows until 1945, when Harry Truman had it redesigned to face the olive branch as well.

No one knows for certain what the symbols mean. But although there is no explanation of the imagery of the eagle in the official records, most historical references to the bald eagle indicate that it represents something of uniquely American origin. One of the original design proposals for the Great Seal featured a small crested white eagle, which is not uniquely American, but this was later changed to the uniquely American Bald Eagle. An unsupported interpretation of the inclusion of the Bald Eagle is that it could also represent victory and independence, because the eagle is not afraid of a storm, is strong and smart enough to soar above it, and wears no material crown.

Also, notice the shield is unsupported. Charles Thompson said it denoted that the United States of America ought to rely on their own virtue. The shield consists of red and white stripes with a blue bar above that represents Congress. The colors are taken from the American flag and officially the red represents hardiness and valor, the white represents purity and innocence, and the blue, vigilance, perseverance, and justice. In the Eagle's beak you will read, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", meaning "Out of many, One" from which many infer "one nation from many people."

Above the Eagle, we find thirteen stars, representing the thirteen original colonies, and any clouds of misunderstanding rolling away. Again, we were coming together as one. Notice that the Eagle holds an olive branch and arrows in his talons. The official meaning is that the olive branch and the arrows "denote the power of peace and war." As noted previously, the design shows the eagle facing the olive branch. This was the opposite of the the Presidential Seal, which showed the eagle facing the arrows, until President Harry Truman had it redesigned to face the olive branch in 1945.

Some feel that the number 13 is an unlucky number. It is unusual to find a room numbered 13, or hotels or motels with a 13th floor. But the significance of the number 13 in U.S. history is very strong. The number 13 as used on many U.S. symbols (the stripes on the flag, steps on the pyramid, 13 stars above the eagle, 13 plumes of feathers on each of the Eagle's wings, 13 bars on the shield, 13 leaves on the olive branch, 13 fruits, and 13 arrows) all represent the beginning of our country, as established by the thirteen colonies. But it should also remind us of the importance of the "13th Amendment". And you can, and should, be reminded of the history of this country each time you look at a one dollar bill.

Why not share this information with your family and loved ones? Give them an appreciation for the history of this country found on our most common form of currency. Although symbols are open to many interpretations, we believe the above information offers some historical insight (and some undocumented perceptions) about the design and meaning of some of the images on the one dollar bill. The explanations and interpretations that appear below were verified by the Truth or Fiction website, and predominantly (except where noted otherwise) reflect the official interpretations of the United States Treasury Department and the United States Department of State, the official keeper of the United States Seal. Have a great 2007!

Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady of Team - Leading the Consumer Rebellion

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 16:12:00 -0500

Why should you read Leading the Consumer Rebellion by Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady of Team?

Because the internet has changed EVERYTHING and if you don't understand why or how, you're likely to become extremely disappointed!

Quoting Robert D. Hof in the June 20th edition of Business Week, the interet is "a big, hairy, monstrous organism. The nearly one billion people online world-wide - along with their shared knowledge, social contacts, online reputations, computing power and more - are rapidlybecoming a collective force of unprecedented power. For the first time in human history, mass cooperation across time and space is suddenly economical."

This "peer power presents difficult challenges for anybody invested in the status quo. Corporations, those citadels of command-and-control, may be in for the biggest jolt. Increasingly, they will have to contend with ad hoc groups (like the Team) of customers who have the power to join forces online to get what they want."

"Its the democratization of industry" says C.K. Prahalad, a University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business professor and co-author of the 2004 book, The Future of Competition: Co-Creating Unique Value With Customers. "We are seeing the emergence of an economy of the people, by the people, for the people"

If you'd like more information about how you can take advantage of what is happening TO you, I'd suggest you pick up Orrin and Chris's book. They are truly "leading the consumer rebellion" that world experts are now commenting on in every business publication around the world.

Orrin Woodard of Team - Purpose

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0500

Saw this quote today and thought of Orrin Woodward , co-author of "Launching a Leadership Revolution" and "Leading the Consumer Rebellion":

"Great minds have purposes, others have wishes."- Washington Irving

Orrin has a great mind.

You?

Orrin Woodard of Team - Discipline

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 06:00:00 -0500

"Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself."- Abraham Joshua Heschel

"Not being able to govern events, I govern myself, and apply myself to them, if they will not apply themselves to me."- Michel de Montaigne

When I read these I thought of Orrin Woodward, the most self-disciplined man I know. He could have written them. He most certainly lives them.

Orrin Woodard of Team - Co-operation

Orrin Woodward Current News — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:54:00 -0500

Most of the universe is characterized by order and harmony, yet we human beings must constantly struggle to achieve the same characteristics in our relationships. In fact, human beings seem to find it unnatural to cooperate with others.

Successful individuals, like Orrin Woodward, are those who have learned to swim against the current, to do the things that others refuse to do. And they have also learned how to work with other people, putting others' needs ahead of their own.

Achieving harmony in any relationship - business, personal, or professional - requires work. Take comfort in the fact that you’ll accomplish far more working with others than working against them. You might want to grab a copy of Orrin's book, "Launching A Leadership Revolution" for more detailed info on working with others.

If, like Orrin, you will demonstrate that you really care more about your teammates' success than your own, then you, like Orrin, will be successful.

Orrin Woodard of Team - Co-operation

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:00:00 -0500

Came across these quotes recently which remind me of Orrin Woodward:

"Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the co-operation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself."-- Alexander Graham Bell

That's how Orrin feels about the Team.

Orrin Woodward of Team - Thanks

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 05:00:00 -0500

On the day we know as Thanksgiving, I always take the time to consider the many blessings I've received. One of the greatest has been, and continues to be, my association with Orrin Woodward and the Team. Words fall woefully short of the mark in the attempt to describe what Orrin has done for me and my family. So a simple Thank You will have to suffice. Thank you for your vision, your belief, your work ethic and your committment to excellence. Thank you for your example and for your faith. Your leadership brings to mind one of the greatest leaders to ever walk this earth, George Washington.

In 1789, our first President published his Thanksgiving Proclamation. Appropos of the day, it appears below. I pray that all who read it, read it carefully and remember the source of all our blessings.

Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and

Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness":

Now, therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the 26^th day of November next, to be devoted by the people of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the Beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the signal and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and, in general, for the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations, and beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good governments, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and, generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.

Given under my hand, at the city of New York,

the 3d day of October, AD 1789

George Washington

Orrin Woodward of Team - Working with Others

Orrin Woodward Current News — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:46:00 -0500

Saw a couple of quotes the other day which rminded me of Orrin Woodward, co founder of the Team and author of Leading the Consumer Rebellion.

"No matter how much work a man can do, no matter how engaging his personality may be, he will not advance far in business if he cannot work through others."-- John Craig

That's what Orrin continues to teach his leaders.

"The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and influence their actions. A chip on the shoulder is too heavy a piece of baggage to carry through life."-- John Hancock

Orrin would agree wholeheartedly with one of this country's boldest founding fathers. Just as John Hancock is forever associated with the American Revolution, so too will Orrin Woodward be marked by history as one of the founding fathers of the Internet Revolution. For more info, you could read his book, Launching a Leadership Revolution.

Orrin Woodard of Team - Character

Orrin Woodward Current News — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500

Found another great quote from Napoleon Hill which reminded me of Orrin Woodward of the Team, author of "Launching a Leadership Revolution":

"YOU CANNOT MAKE ALL PEOPLE LIKE YOU, BUT YOU CAN ROB THEM OF A REASON TO DISLIKE YOU."

"Even the most popular people have their detractors. Because we are all different, with differing interests and personalities, it is simply impossible for anyone to be beloved by every individual who knows him or her. If your mission in life is to make everyone like you, great disappointment is in store.

But if you are always kind and considerate in your dealings with others, they may not like you, but it will be impossible for them to dislike you. You can cement your relationships with others by making sure that you are a person of character, one who is predictably honest, straightforward, and ethical.

When you follow such a code of conduct, you may not be sought out by others who do not share your values, but you will be respected by all who know you. And in the end, self-respect will mean far more to you than mere popularity."

Thanks Orrin, for being a person of character.

Orrin Woodard of Team - Discipline

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:00:00 -0500

Orrin Woodard of Team - Decide

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:00:00 -0500

I can't remember where I heard this one:

"Some people, if they saw a sign, This Way to Heaven, and another sign, This Way to A Discussion on Heaven, would take the discussion. Some people like to wear out a decision just talking about it."

Not Orrin Woodward of the Team. That's one of the qualities I admire about him most. He takes action.

How 'bout you?

"Leading the Consumer Rebellion"

Orrin Woodward Current News — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 11:33:00 -0500

From the authors, Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady, "We wrote the book, Leading the Consumer Rebellion, because we needed a way to capture the rationale behind our business and be able to explain it to others. The Internet is such a huge trend that experts aren't even calling it a trend anymore."

Team Orrin Woodward Favorite Quotes

Orrin Woodward Current News — Thu, 18 May 2006 09:48:00 -0400

“The Future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious.”

John Sculley, Former CEO of Pepsi and Apple Computer

“Value your listening and reading time at roughly ten times your talking time. This will assure you that you are on a course of continuous learning and self-improvement.”

Gerald McGinnis, President and CEO of Respironics, Inc.

“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”

John Wooden, Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

Bob Dickie Leading the Consumer Rebellion

Orrin Woodward Current News — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:22:00 -0500

The Leading the Consumer Rebellion interviewer scheduled time with super-servant Pastor Robert Dickie II yesterday. Bob has been a pastor for over 30 years and has mentored many of the top leaders of the Team, teaching Bible-centered leadership principles. Bob and his lovely wife Mary have 5 children that are all outstanding citizens themselves.

LCR: How did you become acquainted with the Team?
Bob Dickie: I met Orrin and Laurie Woodward back in late 1996 at a church service. I sat down with them shortly afterward to answer some questions about marriage. It was five years later before I took a serious look at their business.

LCR: In those five years, it sounds like you built a close relationship with Orrin.
Bob Dickie: Orrin was hungering for Biblical answers to the issues of life. I would estimate that we sat down almost every week during those five years, and in those talks many questions were answered straight from the Bible. Orrin began to read hundreds of books I recommended and I could literally see him changing week to week.

LCR: What made you finally get excited about the Team business?

Bob Dickie: As a pastor I am constantly confronted with people struggling with finances and dead-end jobs. I felt helpless to give any advice to them before I studied the Team business. I also watched Orrin and Laurie’s lives and finances change. When I first sat down with them, they were struggling with their finances, marriage, and spiritual life. I believe I witnessed a miracle in the changes I saw in their lives. There is a statement in the Bible that says, “You will know them by their fruit,” and judging by the fruit displayed, I became interested in what was happening in their business.

LCR: Were you hesitant about building the business and also ministering to a congregation?

Bob Dickie: I certainly didn’t rush into anything. I had to search my heart and ask what would glorify God. I was asked to speak for the Team on a Sunday morning at a major function. There were probably 600 people at that service, and I was impressed by the hunger for truth in the audience. These days when I speak at a Team function, it's in front of thousands and thousands. I started mentoring many of the leaders on the Team and seeing many lives change. My whole life has been dedicated to serving God and serving others. The "making a difference" aspects of this business resonated with me and I saw first hand how this Team was making an impact. I don’t judge a persons faith based on whether they are in the business or not, but I will share this plan with everyone to give them the same opportunity that has blessed me. I have deacons that are on the Team and some deacons that are not on the Team, but they are all on God’s team.

LCR: When did you start thinking that Orrin and Chris were doing something special?

Bob Dickie: When Orrin told me he was leaving his job and his consulting work I was worried. I thought he was taking a big risk leaving the security of a big corporation. Orrin just stuck to his convictions and went out and built an incredible organization of leaders. When I began listening to his CD’s, I was amazed at how well he had assimilated Biblical principles into his business. I studied the Team system and realized it taught all the principles that I espouse. Orrin just laughed and said we must be using the same source material. What is so inspiring about Orrin, Chris, and the other Team leaders is their amazing hunger to apply truth to their own lives and share that truth with others. When I first met Orrin, I was doing most of the teaching, but now I learn just as much as I teach.

LCR: What would you say drives most of the Team leaders?

Bob Dickie: The Team leaders want to help people achieve their goals and dreams. People get started in this business because they are looking to be happy and the Team leaders teach how to achieve that peace of mind. Orrin and Laurie, Chris and Terri, and Tim and Amy are true American heroes and I believe that the best days are still to come. I love what this business has done for me and my family and will continue to edify the Team leadership because they are following principles worth edifying. Orrin and Chris are Leading the Consumer Rebellion and I am following.

LCR: Bob, a special thanks to you for sharing your wisdom and for mentoring Orrin.

Team Orrin Woodward's Belief System for Success

Orrin Woodward Current News — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:14:00 -0500

Here is Orrin Woodward’s Top 6 Beliefs for Success:

Orrin Woodward’s belief in God helps maintain perspective in success and failure.
Orrin Woodward’s belief in others helps him develop win-win relationships.
Orrin Woodward’s belief in free enterprise helps him maintain an abundance mentality.
Orrin Woodward’s belief in teamwork helps him develop others into team leaders.
Orrin Woodward’s belief in character and integrity ensures everyone has a equal opportunity.
Orrin Woodward’s belief in long term planning helps him plan for next generation leadership of the Team business.

Team's Chris Brady Speaks for Fred Harteis

Orrin Woodward Current News — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 11:15:00 -0500

Here is a nice article from Quixtar Team's Fred Harteis group about our very own Chris and Terri Brady!

This year’s Winter Conference exceeded my expectations, as usual. Fred Harteis always succeeds in making each one better than the one before. Perhaps it is, as someone said, that each year I am more open to hearing what is being taught. Chris and Terry Brady of the Team with Orrin Woodward were awesome. It is always great to see someone in person who we have been listening to on CD. It just makes them more real and easier to listen to. I also enjoyed the panels which were made up of leaders from the Harteis Team. I love learning from them the best because they are close friends that we have made over the years. Thanks to Fred Harteis for putting together another spectacular learning experience for the Quixtar team.

Orrin Woodward Team Quotes II

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:00:00 -0500

Here is another classic from Team's Orrin Woodward.

"It is not the size of the man in the fight that counts as much as the size of the fight in the man."

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Orrin Woodward Team Quotes

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:58:00 -0500

Here is a great quote from Team founder Orrin Woodward.

"Remember when all is said and done, much more is said than ever done."

Everyone is becoming a Quixtar Team

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:56:00 -0500

Back in 1999 Orrin Woodward & Chris Brady started calling our organization a team instead of group or organization. Orrin and Chris liked the idea of building a Quixtar Team and not calling the group Orrin Woodward’s group or Chris Brady’s group. Team stands for “Together Everyone Achieves More” and signifies a team approach to building the business. Now look how many other organizations are using the team terms.

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From Orrin Woodward

Orrin Woodward Current News — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 08:52:00 -0500
"Leadership starts with taking responsibility"

Orrin Woodward: E-Commerce Now the Norm

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 09:24:00 -0500

The TEAM, founded by Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady, is definately the right business at the right time. Trends continue to fuel the success of TEAM and its business owners. Here is a great article covering some interesting ...

Team Reviews - Roosevelt a Man of Destiny

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:15:00 -0500

Teddy Roosevelt by Nathan Miller - A Man of Destiny

Attention everyone! The next biography is here! Orrin Woodward is reviewing the top biographies in Orrin's extensive library. Orrin is picking the top books for other to live a life of purpose and destiny. Orrin believes reading is one of the keys to success and states he has never met a person who wasn't improved by reading good books. Here is Quixtar Team's Orrin Woodward's latest review:

Teddy Roosevelt was a man of destiny. The book Teddy Roosevelt by Nathan Miller is an enjoyable read with many interesting points where destiny over ruled Teddy’s thinking. When he was young he had multiple sicknesses, asthma and heart problems. He was weak and outclassed by most of the other kids. Teddy’s dad encouraged him to lift weights and start boxing. Over time Teddy developed a masculine physique and an incredible hunger to learn. Teddy’s life seemed like it was guided by the hand of destiny and he catapulted from a sickly youth to the president of the most powerful country on earth. Dreams do come true when you follow your destiny. Go ahead, pick up the book and fulfill your destiny!

Orrin Woodward Reviews American Caesar - William Manchester

Orrin Woodward Current News — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 09:03:00 -0500

Look what’s here! Right here! Orrin Woodward has reviewed his next pick as one of the top biographies he has read. Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady are the best selling author team and Orrin is going through ...

Orrin Woodward & Don Freeze Teammates

Orrin Woodward Current News — Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:20:00 -0500

Here are some great comments from Don Freeze on his partnership with Orrin Woodward.

Thought on Leading the Consumer Rebellion.

The Leading the Consumer Rebellion (LCR) interviewer met for lunch with Don Freeze, one of the most respected and successful business owners on the Team. Don and his lovely bride Chris live a jet-set lifestyle and have built teams across the United States. Don is a former international business consultant who has worked with many of the top automotive companies teaching value engineering. Chris was a comptroller for a Fortune 500 firm. They are now both job optional.

LCR: Don, you were a $3,000/day consultant. What made you give up big money like that to build this business?

Don Freeze: First, I have a new definition of what big money is and $3,000/day is not it. Second, even though I was making decent money, I had to be there in order to be paid. I had the classic “S” business that Robert Kiyosaki discusses in his book. As I studied the marketing plan and looked at Orrin’s commitment, I realized this was my way out of the time-for-money trap.

LCR: Orrin wasn’t the financial success he is today when you first met him. What made you believe that this would work when there were no results?

Don Freeze: I am a business owner. If I had to wait for someone else to succeed before I started, that would put me a couple of years behind them. If I were a farmer, I wouldn’t wait for some other farmer to plant his field and get a harvest before I started planting. Business owners must have faith in their business partners and business plan. I knew Orrin was a hard worker and knew he had previously garnered four patents and a national benchmarking award. You don’t have that type of success without being committed to excellence.

LCR: When did you realize the Team business was something special?

Don Freeze: It was about six months into the business and I was recognized on stage as a new pin winner. I spoke for a couple of minutes and when I was done my son gave me a big hug and said, “Papa, I am proud of you.” No amount of money in the world can replace that special moment. I decided to build this business and give others a chance to win in life.

LCR: What would you tell an “S” business owner that is looking into this opportunity?

Don Freeze: First, I would tell them to go to an Open Meeting. Second, they should meet the Team they will be working with and find someone they relate with. Third, listen to the first 10 CD’s and get familiar with the Team leadership. Don’t use lack of time as an excuse not to do this, because you know it won’t change unless you do something different. Fourth, begin with the end in mind. What goal or dream have you been putting on the backburner due to lack of opportunity? Step out of the stands, get on the field, and take your swing. Wayne Gretzky said, “I miss 100% of the shots I don’t take.” I missed too many shots in my life and I wasn’t letting this one go.

LCR: It seems to have worked out pretty well for you.

Don Freeze: Chris and I are just beginning. We have learned so much by plugging into the right information. Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady are two of the top leaders in the country right now, and I ought to know, since I worked with top managers of almost every Tier 1 automotive company. Their book, “Launching the Leadership Revolution,” is creating a revolution in how leadership is studied and applied. I am personally implementing these principles and moving on in life and business. The internet is a great technology, one that needs a community of loyal buyers to make it go, and that is what the Team leadership supplies.

LCR: Don thanks for your time today.

Thoughts From Don Freeze - Taking Chances

Orrin Woodward Current News — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 16:38:00 -0400

Team - Taking Chances

I am constantly amazed at the number of people who are content to drift though life - ...