Mutual of Omaha video

Mutual of Omaha is running a series of video shorts on its website and on television.

There is an especially poignant one where an older man named "Bob" tells of his "Aha moment" writing his memoirs. It is worth a quick watch. I'd love to capture that man's Life Story.

Drawing Out Wisdom From Parents

A very wise and insightful piece as in the New York Times a few days ago. Thanks to Legacy Consultant Jody Murphy for bringing it to my attention. Writer Anne Roark describes the major insights from Henry Alford's new book How to Live: A Search for Wisdom From Old People.

The article articulates the satisfactions that accrue to all who undertake the preservation of life stories and lessons. It even has some handy "how to advice" on managing interviews.

A final word if you’re still reluctant to start the interviewing. Mr. Alford says that people are “repositories of knowledge” and the elderly “the keepers of wisdom,” and he cites an old African saying: “The death of an old person is like the burning of a library.” Many people have complicated relationships with parents, but all of us love libraries.

Roots Television

Roots Television is an interesting channel to check out. I posted this simple video yesterday. I'll add some more Legacy Consultant seeking material next week.

Association Partnership Program

Priceless Legacy is piloting a new initiative called the Association Partnership Program ("APP"). Many associations, organizations and groups, share Priceless Legacy's commitment to the importance of life story preservation. These groups include churches, temples, affinity and community organizations, schools, and non-profits. Some seek content for social programs and others strive to offer value for their membership. Most also seek innovative programs and means for assisting fundraising efforts, especially in these trying economic times.

These associations understand that the preservation of life stories is a service to the subjects themselves, their families, and their communities.

The Priceless Legacy Company is pleased to offer the APP to help groups reach these objectives through support of our company's mission to preserve life stories and lessons.

The Association Partnership Program offers groups:

Revenue (donation) sources
Discounts for membership
Intellectual content for programs
An innovative recognition program for members and donors.

When an association or group accepts the Priceless Legacy APP, it will be eligible for a 10% royalty on sales of Life Story packages payable at the completion of each story process. (Half of this comes out of the LC's compensation and the other half from the company). In addition, the company will honor a $50 discount for all members of the group.

In return, the company requires good faith access to the membership of the group. This may include but is not limited to non-cost access to print and email newsletters and magazines, live educational events ("Legacy Workshops") and other marketing mentions as appropriate and available.

The reason that the LC must "chip" in to fund half of the royalty is to make sure that it makes good business sense to strike the deal with the association. Many times, you will get access to these organizations with out having to "strike a deal." So don't lead with the idea, just hold it in reserve (and get authorization from the company first).

In order to qualify for the APP, the Association or Group must complete the APP Qualification Form and submit it to the Legacy Consultant or directly to the company. It will be in the Resource Center online by Friday.

Give us feedback as we test this exciting concept.

Getting excited, staying motivated and making money

An insightful piece from the Success Factory. I assume it was written by Theresa Garrison.

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with a lady who was a relatively new party plan consultant. I listened as she spoke flatly and unenthusiastically about her new business venture that was not going as well as expected. Her initial efforts to book parties seemed fruitless. Add to that the initial out-of-pocket expenses required for purchasing her kit and a few business supplies and her initial excitement at the prospect of being her own boss was quickly waning. Frankly, she really sounded as though she was ready to throw in the towel… already.

In the past several decades, we have morphed into a society that expects instant gratification. By just the push of a button we have the ability to instantly communicate with family and friends via our PC’s and cell phones, we can have a ready-to-eat delicious meal in just seconds with the help of our microwave. We can shop online and put together a great outfit or order that book we just heard about on Oprah this morning and it will be on our doorstep tomorrow.

So, it is no wonder that to some, cash outflow plus hard work with no immediate return equals drudgery and frustration.

Do you have what it takes to be a smart business person – one who can manage her finances in a way that makes you truly profitable? Are you a natural born leader, someone with vision who can see past the challenges in order to achieve their goal?

Did you know that only 3% of people write down their goals? Interestingly enough, 3% of the population are millionaires. Hmmm, do you see the correlation?

I think that it is safe to say that there are some people who are natural born leaders and naturally good at the details of finances and managing their business in a cost effective way. This is how God wired them from the time they were first created. For the majority of us, however, this is learned behavior

Family Service Starter Kit Package

Another opportunity for a new Legacy Consultant who is sure that their first Life Story is to be about their own loved one is the Family Service Starter Kit Package. It allows the new LC to purchase their Start Kit and first book at the same time.

A new Legacy Consultant may choose to purchase a non‐commission paying Life Story
Package and a Starter Kit at the same time for a discount. This special Family Service Starter Kit Package is $949. It is perfect for the new Legacy Consultant who knows that they want to do their first package for their own family or a friend.

a. Payments will be three of $316.33 at order, text production, and final delivery.
b. The FSSKP does not pay commission or any compensation to the primary LC (who is
purchasing) to include the Founder’s Quick Start Program.
c. Shipping and tax are additional.