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Did You Know: You Lose 80% of Prospects the Moment You Open Your Mouth?

How to Turn Every Holiday Conversation into a Marketing and Recruiting Opportunity Using D.R.I.V.E.
By Bob Snyder
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That went well!” only to have the person you were talking to seemingly slip into the witness protection program and ghost you? You’re not alone. Most people lose nearly 80% of their prospects the moment they start talking because they speak to a prospect based on what matters to them, rather than what matters to their prospect.
We’ve identified 5 different buying motivations called DRIVEs. You naturally speak one of the 5 Drive buying languages which, when you speak your DRIVE, creates a disconnect between yourself and the other 4 DRIVEs. Hence the 80% loss.
During the holidays, this becomes even more important. You’ll be surrounded by people at family gatherings, concerts, office parties, and neighborhood events, all perfect opportunities to connect, if you know how to communicate in a way that builds instant trust and likability.

And that’s exactly what the DRIVE Sales System was created to do.
Where DRIVE Came From
DRIVE wasn’t born in a lab or built around a catchy personality quiz. It’s the result of more than two decades of research and real-world testing, crowd-sourced from

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Why Winners Work Through Winter

By Bob Snyder
The holidays are a magical time, but for network marketers, they can also be a momentum killer.
We all know what happens. The decorations go up, the parties begin, and suddenly people vanish from their businesses like a repeat of the Covid shut down. But here’s the truth: if you want January to be your launch pad instead of your reset button, what you do between Thanksgiving and New Year’s matters more than you think.
Let’s break down the five major reasons people slack off during the holidays and how to flip each one into the fuel needed to rocket your business to success.
1. “Nobody Wants To Buy Right Now”
This is the biggest myth in the book. People are already spending during the holidays—they’re just more intentional. The real question is: are you offering value that matches what they care about right now?
Flip it: Shift your messaging. Focus on gifts, goals, and new beginnings. Your product or opportunity can help someone feel more confident, look better, save time, or set up their 2026 with an opportunity to earn more, do more, and become more.

2. “I Deserve A Break”
Sure, you do. But be honest, how long is that break supposed to

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ANMP 2025 Historic Convention—Where Leaders Level Up: Attendees Rave “Best Ever”

Dallas, Texas – The Association of Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) hosted its most celebrated event to date with the 2025 International Convention held August 14–17 at The Westin Galleria Dallas.
From the moment the doors opened, the ballroom overflowed with energy. The ballroom was filled to capacity—so much that staff kept rolling in extra chairs.
Attendees raved that this was the best ANMP ever, praising the world-class speaker lineup, with over 50+ keynote speakers, mentors, expert panels and masterclasses, the high-value experience, and spirit of unity. Leader after leader shared it was the most impactful in the association’s history.

ANMP: Where Leaders Level Up
The historic weekend featured a star-studded lineup. For the first time ever at a field-focused, independent industry conference, the new Direct Selling Association DSA CEO Dave Grimaldi shared his inclusive, courageous vision to fight for our profession, for free enterprise, and for what’s important to all of us. Watch the video of Dave Grimaldi sharing at ANMP 2025 now; he wants to hear from YOU, as a Network Marketing professional, and for us to have a seat at the table.
Listen to DSA CEO Dave Grimaldi share his vision in this video from the ANMP Awards Gala [12:55 to 23:00]

Director General

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Woody Woodward Announced as a Featured Speaker at ANMP 2025 Convention

The Association of Network Marketing Professionals (ANMP) is excited to announce that Woody Woodward, bestselling author of 44 books and founder of the D.R.I.V.E. Sales System™, will be taking the stage at the ANMP 2025 International Convention, August 14–17, 2025, at The Westin Galleria Dallas in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Woody’s story is one of resilience and results — from dropping out of high school at 16, becoming a millionaire by 26, losing it all at 27, and then building five multi-million-dollar companies. His journey from tragedy to triumph has inspired audiences worldwide, and his research — including interviews with over 2,500 people — led to the creation of the groundbreaking D.R.I.V.E. Sales System™.
Featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and Forbes, Woody teaches how to master all five buying languages — unlocking up to a 400% increase in influence and sales reach. Attendees will learn to:

Decode the five buying personalities: Directors, Relators, Intellectuals, Validators, and Executives
Adapt every pitch to connect with anyone, eliminate objections, and close more sales
Apply a proven five-step blueprint for trust, persuasion, and results

Woody Woodward shared:

“Excited to give you a copy of my book D.R.I.V.E. Sales in your ANMP Registration bag this year! Looking forward to meeting you there.”

Garrett

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