http://www.justpictureitnow.com You pay your bills & earn a living from 9 AM to 5 PM. You become successful & financially independent from 5 PM to 9 PM Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:23:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 GEM Team Leadership Calls with Level 2 Directors Tim & Georgia Dominey out of Atlanta, GA. You pay your bills & earn a living from 9 AM to 5 PM. You become successful & financially independent from 5 PM to 9 PM TravelPro http://www.trumba.com/i/DgByEoHwcWun4qp0q*COOVyK.jpghttp://www.justpictureitnow.com YTB, Sales, Travel, MLM, Leadership, Conference, Vacations, YourTravelBiz no Douglas K. Bauknight dbauknight@justpictureitnow.com http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2010/02/05/let-it-never-be-said/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2010/02/05/let-it-never-be-said/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:25 +0000 TravelPro http://www.justpictureitnow.com/?p=6048 http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2010/02/05/let-it-never-be-said/feed/ 6 That life is boring at YTB. ;-P I apologize for not getting something out sooner – the kids had early release the last two days and we had projects planned. I also have a business to run and don’t have the vast amount of time in my profession that others apparently have. I have however been trying to sort out fact from fiction from various sources I know and trust via phone since the latest episode of “Days of YTB” has hit cyberspace. Before we get started…I think it’s appropriate for the proper background music due the nature of what’s happened this week. For your listening pleasure, I’ve resurrected an oldie but goody that I’ve used before when there’s so much talk about YTB. Apparently there was a mass exodus of wackos over the last 36 hours that have put out some pretty outrageous stuff. As usual, those of us who have a firm grasp on the situation are left to clean up the mess. Due to time restraints, I need to warn everyone that I have not read – but merely heard some of the rumors I’m about to squash. Therefore, please understand that some of what I might comment on – may not have ever been written in the vast space we call the internet – nor can I reference just who said it. The following is a list of what I have heard and what I know to be true. YTB’s CFO, John Clagg has resigned effective February 2nd. I’ve heard of various scenarios on how this came about. Some reasonable and some outlandish. The reasonable would consist of being burned out. With what the company has gone through since the California Law Suit was filed the day before the 2008 National Convention, and a new CEO who has a keen eye on the companies bottom line – it’s understandable that it would drain anyone. Another reason I’ve heard is that John saw the writing on the wall – meaning, YTB isn’t going to make it. Please… One, the company has secured a $650,000 loan based on the expectant sale of the former home office located at One Country Club Drive. Which is odd – because it’s been widely publicized for years on various boards and blogs that YTB doesn’t have any assets to speak of. (Who knew?) Two, it was announced on a company call yesterday, and corresponding documentation will be available to the field of some 300 $1000 Quick Start Bonuses will be in mailboxes across the country today. The ZamZuu e-commerce platform announced at the Coach’s Birthday Bash in early January has provided a much needed stimulus package for the field. When the field is making money, the company is making money. The enhanced commission structure enables the average person to attain a bonus, and that builds momentum. You certainly don’t need to be a CPA to understand that cash flow isn’t the current problem at this point in time. (Still tight, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.) An interesting observation from some time ago – I remember the exiting CFO being chastised by critics as “unqualified” for the position. It’s rather convenient that the ridicule and lack of qualifications are quickly tossed aside now that John has decided resign. I just love how folks can play both sides of the fence when a new position appears to benefit them. Happens with Directors too. All of the sudden these liars, scammers, and cheaters suddenly turn into Saints simply by leaving the company for another. It would make any John Kerry supporter proud. While there is a rumor of massive trading from our Directors due to this news, I’d hardly consider 29,300 shares massive. While John did resign on February 2nd, it was well after the closing bell on Tuesday. (3:00 Central time) I’ve never really understood just why this type of rumor persists with our Directors. I just chalk it up to ignorance and a way for critics to create more drama. Day traders have a ton more fun with this stock than any Director. Due to the timing of our CFO’s resignation and how suddenly (although not surprising) the [...] That life is boring at YTB. ;-P I apologize for not getting something out sooner – the kids had early release the last two days and we had projects planned. I also have a business to run and don’t have the vast amount of time in my profession [...] http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/09/04/down-to-earth/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/09/04/down-to-earth/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:00:18 +0000 TravelPro http://www.justpictureitnow.com/?p=4507 http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/09/04/down-to-earth/feed/ 16 I like people I can relate to. Heck, who doesn’t? It’s hard even listen to someone who constantly talks down to you like they’re somehow better than you are. It’s my belief that people read this blog and subscribe to my newsletter because I’m an average guy. I can be very serious, but I also like to have fun. I’m also very thorough in documenting what’s written with third party sources to reference.  I’m also human. I’ve made my share of mistakes. When I fall short, I admit it, fix it, and move on. I’ve written about my good friend Candi May several times here and over the last few years we’ve become great friends. When you have your own ringtone on my iPhone, you know we talk quite a bit. (Actually, I wish she’d call me more, case I love that ringtone!) Candi is also one of those down to earth individuals you can relate to. There’s no arrogance, false fronts, or an ounce of bitterness in this person to make you think that she’s somehow attempting to con anyone. Yet, she, like me, Coach, Scott, Kim, and some of the other better known names who have the guts to show up on the internet as real people are scorned and ridiculed on a daily basis by a very small group, with this illusion that we’re out to deceive and mislead the general public. After this years Convention, there was a bizarre twist from a “professional travel agent” with this this idea that Candi stood in front of the Convention crowd and deceived everyone that she learned how to “travel like a pro” while in YTB. The anger and scorn it generated was incredible, especially when you see the the actual video and what was really said at this years Convention. Which ironically, we now have. Now, if you can stomach it, go read the emotional outbursts from the “traditional side” of the fence, and then watch the demeanor of one of our own. Compare her speech with the tangled mess that was trumped up from the other side and then ask yourself…”who would I rather work with?” There’s really no question in my mind who I’d enjoy working with more. (And also learn more from.) There’s also no question who’s desperate and who’s secure in who they are and what they do. Mind you, Candi has never had any desire to lash out in an attempt to defend who she is and what she’s accomplished. No need when you compare the two sides. However, I’m going to step to the side here, and let you be the judge. Make your own choice on your own who you’d pick to be mentored by in this industry. Afterward, if you’d like to find out more about this incredible lady, you can read more about her on her new blog. Makes no difference to me, cause I’ve already made mine. PS - If you're involved with YTB, sign up for our FREE Newsletter. As a Website Owner or Website Seller, we'll keep you up to date with all the latest news, acquisitions, and developments with YTB. PPS - Subscribe to the Just Picture It Now RSS feed, (including e-mail) for all the latest posts and updates found right here! Doug & Ronda Bauknight AKA: TravelPro Travel Agent / Networker Phone: 678.458.5812 Book Your Travel & Vacations With TSO #588629 I like people I can relate to. Heck, who doesn’t? It’s hard even listen to someone who constantly talks down to you like they’re somehow better than you are. It’s my belief that people read this blog and subscribe to my newsletter because [...] http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/07/25/tactics-for-conquering-your-niche-and-silencing-your-critics/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/07/25/tactics-for-conquering-your-niche-and-silencing-your-critics/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:00:45 +0000 TravelPro http://www.justpictureitnow.com/?p=3969 http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2009/07/25/tactics-for-conquering-your-niche-and-silencing-your-critics/feed/ 1 I did a phone interview about a week ago with my good friend Samuel over on Traffic Is King. We talked at length about blogging, Social Media, creating your niche, finding your voice, and how to become an authority on the internet. Some of the topics we covered: How I got started in the travel niche How to be viewed as an authority in your niche How to have readers hungry for your content Using relevant social media tools at appropriate times to connect with your readers Silencing your toughest critics and getting them to send you traffic Remaining the Top Dog in your niche and maintaining your readership This was a really fun interview for those that have been following me over the years. Listen to the call over on Traffic is King. PS - If you're involved with YTB, sign up for our FREE Newsletter. As a Website Owner or Website Seller, we'll keep you up to date with all the latest news, acquisitions, and developments with YTB. PPS - Subscribe to the Just Picture It Now RSS feed, (including e-mail) for all the latest posts and updates found right here! Doug & Ronda Bauknight AKA: TravelPro Travel Agent / Networker Phone: 678.458.5812 Book Your Travel & Vacations With TSO #588629 I did a phone interview about a week ago with my good friend Samuel over on Traffic Is King. We talked at length about blogging, Social Media, creating your niche, finding your voice, and how to become an authority on the internet. Some of the [...] http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2008/10/17/write-on-course/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2008/10/17/write-on-course/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:16:18 +0000 TravelPro http://www.justpictureitnow.com/?p=781 http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2008/10/17/write-on-course/feed/ 0 Late last week I wrote about creating a “Happy File” which is simply a collection of testimonials which can do wonders in keeping you positive, upbeat, and moving in the right direction. Since that post, I’ve received several more e-mails about how much people appreciate what I do on this blog and the newsletter. Harv Ecker taught me years ago that if you’re going to do anything, do it in a big way. My intent has always been to help thousands of people, and over the last year, I’ve seen that idea come to life. I remember agonizing over the perceived risk I was taking about posting what was going on with Royal Caribbean a year ago. To be honest, I had my doubts (as I’m sure we all did) about just how many suppliers would follow in Royal Caribbean’s footsteps. I find it amusing today that when anyone writes about “all the vendors” that cut YTB off, that’s exactly how it’s worded. Why? Because it doesn’t sound very good if they actually told the truth and let it be known that there were only two other small suppliers, (Perillo and Celtic) who reacted hastily in the days following. Since November, not one other vendor has made the same error in judgment. That’s not to say that there hasn’t been plenty to write about over the last year, or my three plus years I’ve been posting here. But it’s really been the last year that this blog has taken on a life of its own. I’ve had plenty of help, from both sides of the fence. One side appreciates me, and another side seems to have this fascination about my waste size. All things considered, waste size is a good thing because it shows they can’t argue facts. Like the supplier I described earlier this week, we find critic concerns and questions have less and less value as we move far beyond critic fears and misconceptions and move on with our lives, and business. As a side note: I did see that the “employee” of the supplier was so angered over exposing what his employer really thinks, that he put his fist through his monitor. You may recall my argument that they do an outstanding job of ruining their own reputations. A fist through a monitor (although used simply as an expression) should be noted as a very good example. Any-who… While a small group of critics will gather this weekend to discuss YTB, both privately, or on a public forum, tens of thousands of YTB RTA’s will be upgrading and watching video clips from Marc Mancini, CLIA, Carnival and others who have taken the time to help us produce an online travel training program specifically designed for us. Gone are the days of the “recruiters” who some claim don’t know squat about travel. Part of what I enjoy so much about YTB, aside from the great relationships I’ve been able to form, is the journey. To see how far this company has come and the uncharted territory is exhilarating. It’s not always easy, and there have been a number of surprises along the way. Since the days of Bill Alverson’s TravelMax back in 1996 when it all started, there hasn’t been a Travel MLM who has even sniffed at the levels of success and stature of YTB. As we’ve moved into these uncharted territories and bumped into the obstacles and land mines put in place to trip us up, I’ve been impressed with how we’ve managed to navigate our way through. I booked a few clients on Carnival’s refurbished Destiny that set sail out of Miami for Key West and Cozumel yesterday. Little do they realize that when a cruise ship exits the port for its intended port of call, it constantly needs to make adjustments during the entire cruise. Very natural conditions such as winds, current, and storms can and will take a ship off course if it’s not monitored on a regular basis. YTB as a business model is no different. Market conditions, suppliers, and even critics have to be monitored and adjustments need to be made along the way to insure that we reach our intended destination. Last year this blog took a change of [...] Late last week I wrote about creating a “Happy File” which is simply a collection of testimonials which can do wonders in keeping you positive, upbeat, and moving in the right direction. Since that post, I’ve received several more e-mails [...] TravelPro Scott Tomer http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/02/22/another-radio-interview-on-wgsr-710-am/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/02/22/another-radio-interview-on-wgsr-710-am/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2007 02:18:00 +0000 TravelPro http://justpictureitnow.wordpress.com/2007/02/22/another-radio-interview-on-wgsr-710-am/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/02/22/another-radio-interview-on-wgsr-710-am/feed/ 0 Once again “The Law of Attraction” has made another impact in my life. Because of what I know, most all of my goals and dreams are now starting to become a reality. They are coming fast and furious. Opportunities that I once thought were lost are now being literally handed to me out of the blue. One of my goals was to get back into Radio, a profession I left back in the late 1980’s after 10 years. I put the “intent” out there to host my own Radio Show about our experience with our Home Based Business and YTB Travel Network. Another friend of mine called me out of the blue at the last minute to ask if I could fill in for a guest that had cancelled as his “Unique of the Week”. Knowing that opportunities never go away, they just go to those of us who are ready for them, I was more than willing to fill in for the host. WGSR Atlanta is the newest place in Atlanta to stay connected with the things that matter to you; life, fitness, arts, entertainment, dining and everything in-between. This week on “Uniqueness is Power” Andy Grieder and Co-Host Dr. Katrina covered marketing tips, strategies and debunk a myth or two with me…as well as what makes myself and my business unique, and why customers do business with YTB Travel. At WGSR Atlanta, they realize that the radio listener’s taste have evolved over the years yet not many radio stations have evolved with their listeners. Redefining radio for the listeners. They are what you have been waiting for. The changing of the guard is here at WGSR Atlanta. Enjoy! Listen to WGSR Atlanta, 710AM “Uniqueness is Power” PS - If you're involved with YTB, sign up for our FREE Newsletter. As a Website Owner or Website Seller, we'll keep you up to date with all the latest news, acquisitions, and developments with YTB. PPS - Subscribe to the Just Picture It Now RSS feed, (including e-mail) for all the latest posts and updates found right here! Doug & Ronda Bauknight AKA: TravelPro Travel Agent / Networker Phone: 678.458.5812 Book Your Travel & Vacations With TSO #588629 Once again “The Law of Attraction” has made another impact in my life. Because of what I know, most all of my goals and dreams are now starting to become a reality. They are coming fast and furious. Opportunities that I once thought were lost [...] Douglas K. Bauknight 24:30 WGSR 710AM, Andy Grieder, Doug Bauknight, YTB Travel Network, Radio Interview http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/01/17/wgun-1010am-radio-interview/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/01/17/wgun-1010am-radio-interview/#comments Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:00:00 +0000 TravelPro http://justpictureitnow.wordpress.com/2007/01/17/wgun-1010am-radio-interview/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2007/01/17/wgun-1010am-radio-interview/feed/ 0 Those of you, who know me personally, know that I am a big fan of “The Law of Attraction”, because of what I know, most all of my goals and dreams are now starting to become a reality. They are coming fast and furious. Opportunities that I once thought were lost are now being literally handed to me out of the blue. One of my goals was to get back into Radio, a profession I left back in the late 1980’s after 10 years. I put the “intent” out there a few weeks ago to host my own Radio Show about our experience with our Home Based Business and YTB. Before I knew it Tim Dominey, a Second Level Director with YTB called and handed me an opportunity to be interviewed with someone who was also with the company and had her own radio show. I did this radio interview over the weekend here in Atlanta about YTB and what it’s done for our family. Here is my story, and my thoughts about YTB and what a Home Based Business means to me. The host liked me so much; she invited me back to do an entire series over the next few weeks. I wanted to share with you what not only the experience of having my “intent” literally handed to me, but what our experience has been over the last two years with YTB. Enjoy, and check back to this post for some of the other interviews coming in the next few weeks. WGUN 1010AM Focus Financial Radio PS - If you're involved with YTB, sign up for our FREE Newsletter. As a Website Owner or Website Seller, we'll keep you up to date with all the latest news, acquisitions, and developments with YTB. PPS - Subscribe to the Just Picture It Now RSS feed, (including e-mail) for all the latest posts and updates found right here! Doug & Ronda Bauknight AKA: TravelPro Travel Agent / Networker Phone: 678.458.5812 Book Your Travel & Vacations With TSO #588629 Those of you, who know me personally, know that I am a big fan of “The Law of Attraction”, because of what I know, most all of my goals and dreams are now starting to become a reality. They are coming fast and furious. Opportunities that I once [...] http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2006/09/07/team-fabuloso/ http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2006/09/07/team-fabuloso/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:30:12 +0000 TravelPro http://www.justpictureitnow.com/?p=4578 http://www.justpictureitnow.com/2006/09/07/team-fabuloso/feed/ 0 This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: PS - If you're involved with YTB, sign up for our FREE Newsletter. 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