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Below is an article about the Pinnacle Group's achievements at the recent Shaklee Global Conference. I was honored with several awards for growth and leadership and a $25,000 Fast Track check. Click here to find out more about the Pinnacle Group and our brand partner, Shaklee, probably the best kept secret in Network Marketing. - Ty Tribble

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- (Marketwire) -- 08/17/11 -- The Pinnacle Group's Bo Short achieved the top honor in 3 categories at Shaklee's Global Conference in Washington, D.C. on August 13, 2011. They are Rookie of the Year, Leader of the Year and Distributor of the Year. This recognition was for the time period July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011. Shaklee has a global distributor force in excess of 1 million people.

According to Bo Short, who also serves as Chairman of The Pinnacle Group, "This honor was a recognition of a team much larger than myself. Nothing great is ever accomplished alone and no one person is that good. The entire Shaklee team is to be commended for the work they do every day. The independent, entrepreneurial spirit that gave birth to America is the same force that drives our team. I am honored to work alongside the men and women of The Pinnacle Group everyday as we build something very special together."

As a member of The Pinnacle Group's Executive Board, and among the top achievers in each of these categories, Marcia Norfleet echoes Bo's sentiments, "This is all about a team of people working together to do something significant. Being able to provide a pathway through which people can generate substantial income and create time with their families is very fulfilling. We are also proud to work with the Shaklee Corporation as our brand partner, as we go forward."

The Pinnacle Group honorees are:

Rising Star Top 10

8. Pam & Drew Otto

6. Brenden Danielsen

5. Muzafer & Fozia Najfi

4. Marcia & Wes Norfleet

3. Ty & Richelle Tribble

2. Steve & Shawn Landstra

1. Bo & Sandy Short - Rookie of the Year

Leadership Top 10

6. Muzafer & Fozia Najfi

5. Marcia & Wes Norfleet

3. Ty & Richelle Tribble

1. Bo & Sandy Short - Leader of the Year

2011 Top Achievers

Brenden Danielsen

Steve & Shawn Landstra

Muzafer & Fozia Najfi

Marcia & Wes Norfleet

Pam & Drew Otto

Ty & Richelle Tribble

Bo & Sandy Short - Distributor of the Year

Executive Board Member and multi-category honoree Muzafer Najfi stated, "In my 16 years in this industry I have never been a part of something this special. With Shaklee as our brand partner and The Pinnacle Group as our strategic partner, the future is great."

Bo Short, Ty Tribble and a team of the top former EIRO Research leaders will be making a major announcement on Wednesday, January 26th at 9p Eastern.

To listen to the call, dial: 702-589-8300

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Troy Dooly at MLM Help Desk talks about the EIRO situation in this most recent video. It's certainly been a crazy week for me and I have to say that I am overwhelmed by the kindness people have shown.  I am honored to be a part of this great industry.

The closing of EIRO is not a reflection on the people of EIRO and my hope and prayer is that your dreams remain intact.  I assure you, your dreams are bigger than any weight loss product or energy drink.

I am so proud of our team.  Adversity can either drive people apart or bring them together and the leaders are together, unified and strong. I am more excited about our future than ever before.  Get ready.

God Bless,

Ty Tribble

Here is an interview with Chris Hausman, the CEO of one of the fastest growing Network Marketing companies in the U.S.:

For more information about EIRO, visit: EIRO Research

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - June 29, 2010) - EIRO Research, a Dallas-based nutritional company, launched EIRO PUR, an all-in-one detoxifying prebiotic cleanse for optimal wellness and weight management. EIRO PUR is a highly advanced weight management technology, with a revolutionary combination of prebiotics, resistant starch and natural detoxifying extracts, designed to remove toxins, balance the digestive system, and promote satiety.

"Recent research has linked gut bacteria to obesity," said David Rahm, MD, chief medical officer of EIRO Research. "We know that toxins in our food, water, and the environment impact our organs and our gut microflora. EIRO PUR promotes optimal conditions in the body with detoxifying extracts, and utilizes prebiotics to support normal, healthy microflora -- and prebiotics have been shown to promote satiety, resulting in fewer calories being consumed throughout the day."

"EIRO Research is proud to a launch another category-leading technology," said Chris Hausman, chief executive officer of EIRO Research. "EIRO has a history of innovation in the development of effective wellness and weight management products, and EIRO PUR is no exception."

EIRO PUR contains EIRO's RS Prebiotic Technology, a combination of resistant starch and inulin, both of which are prebiotics shown to promote satiety. The product also contains natural extracts of licorice, artichoke, dandelion, and marshmallow to promote healthy organ function and remove toxins. EIRO PUR mixes easily with water, tastes great, and is designed to be consumed 30 minutes prior to an evening meal.

EIRO PUR is part of EIROfit, EIRO Research's comprehensive weight management system that also includes EIRO LEAN, a meal replacement shake with resistant starch, and EIRO BURN, a metabolism boosting supplement. In a field test of EIRO LEAN and EIRO BURN, 25 participants lost 467 pounds in eight weeks. The EIROfit system also includes dietary and exercise recommendations and a customized online tracking system.

"EIRO PUR is not only another first from EIRO, it is a product on the forefront of nutritional technology and will give all EIRO associates enormous leverage in building their businesses because it will provide their customers with an innovative and highly effective weight loss tool," said EIRO founding partner, Bo Short.

EIRO Research is a Dallas-based network marketing company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of premium, properly formulated nutritional products. For opportunity information, please visit www.EIROrevolution.com. For media inquiries, please visit www.EIRO.com. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Weight loss results not typical. Individual results may vary.

 Marcia Norfleet is an Executive Director (soon to be Vice President) with EIRO Research.  In this video, she shares some wonderful insight into what it takes to build a big team.

DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - March 10, 2009) - EIRO Research, a Dallas-based nutritional company, held its prelaunch convention in Dallas on March 6-7. At the convention, the company launched its official packaging and branding, as well as EIRO Energy, a natural, healthful alternative to conventional energy drinks.

"Attendance was phenomenal," said CEO, Chris Hausman. "We had twice as many attendees as we expected. It was standing room only." EIRO's official branding was designed by Pentagram Design, an award-winning design firm whose clients include Tiffany and Co., as well as Saks Fifth Avenue. DJ Stout, a partner of Pentagram, was at the event to reveal the new look.

"This new packaging is first-class," said Liz Goldreich, a Dallas-based independent associate for EIRO. "The owners of EIRO have aligned themselves with some of the classiest companies in the country. They are setting new standards and raising the bar in network marketing."

In addition to launching new packaging, videos, and marketing materials, the company revealed it would be featured in the August issue of Your Business at Home Magazine, a publication that appears on national newsstands. Other speakers at the event included, Darren Hardy, publisher of Success magazine, and Elizabeth Showers, a jewelry designer who heads the Elisa Project, which raises awareness on eating disorders. Founding partners Bo Short, Ty Tribble, and Chris Cucchiara also spoke at the event.

"EIRO is providing an incomparable platform for its independent associates," said EIRO founding partner, Ty Tribble. "No other company in network marketing has launched such a broad and comprehensive suite of products and materials in such a short amount of time. The opportunity at this company is unparalleled."

EIRO Research is a Dallas-based network marketing company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of premium, properly formulated nutritional products For opportunity information, please visit www.eirorevolution.com. For media inquiries, please visit www.eiro.com.

While Dane Carlson takes some time off to celebrate a new addition to his family, I am helping to fill in at his wildly popular, Business Opportunities Weblog. I am laughing while writing this because here I am (on my little blog) promoting a blog that got like 600,000 unique visitors last month. Anyways check it out and while you are at it, click some ads,  so Dane can continue to pay my enormous salary. = )

Here is a recent post:

You’ve seen the web sites and you’ve probably heard the streaming audio sales pitch…

No Selling!
Not MLM!
$3,000 a week from home!

The next time you see one of these sites, you can pretty much bank on the fact that they are MLM and the average guy makes $3 a week. We will discuss those things in another post because today I want to discuss the selling (or lack there of) aspect of MLM.

I know a bunch of Network Marketers that love to compare their business to McDonald’s. These are the “buy from yourself and teach others to do the same” team. It’s funny because McDonald’s doesn’t operate in this manner. McDonald’s doesn’t keep their doors shut to customers, encouraging the crew to eat hamburgers and teach other crew members to do the same. McDonald’s opens their doors to customers!

More.

I also have the pleasure of being the author of Dane's MLM Business Opportunities Blog (fondly called MLM BOB).

Corporate Leadership: Univera LifeSciences has a management team that has represented Fortune 500 companies and has been responsible for tens of billions of dollars in sales. Quixtar has a management team consisting of the founder's kids.

Compensation Plan: Univera LifeSciences has a hybrid compensation plan that pays 3-15% on 4 levels and an additional 5-14% down 6 generations. Quixtar has a stair-step breakaway plan that has been basically the same since 1959. As soon as someone starts producing significant volume, they are cut off from you and you are paid only 4% of 1 generation.

Business Volume: One Business Volume is Univera LifeSciences is about $1.30, meaning 100 Points cost about $130. One Business Volume in Quixtar is equal to about $2.50, meaning 100 points cost about $250.

Business Tools: CD's in Oasis cost about 75 cents each and are sold by the company. Other tools are regulated by the company. CD's in Quixtar range from $6-8/ea. (or subscribed to for $40/month) and are a profit center for the Quixtar Diamonds. Other tools are produced by the Diamond kingpins and are likely the main source of Diamond income.

More soon.