Don Wilson & Jim Janz - Customer Satisfaction High

Customer satisfaction is a must in today's business world. Here's a recent update on how Quixtar and Quixtar IBOs are doing on customer satisfaction...

Jim Janz, “IBO Trade Association recently announced that in the second annual customer satisfaction seasonal edition of the Top 40, Quixtar was ranked at number five. Outstanding online experience and quality products have resulted in Quixtar being ranked the leading online health and beauty retailer and 20th overall according to Internet Retailers Top 500 Guide to the Web,” continued Jim Janz.

Don Wilson added, “With more consumers shopping online, good service is crucial. This is great news for our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs), whose businesses drive sales at quixtar.com.”

Background: The Top 40 Online Retail Satisfaction Index reviews categories such as Site Experience, Merchandise, Brand and Price. “With online sales projected to increase 13% – 14% during the next five years, it is important to ensure that our customers have the best possible experience finding information and ordering products,” notes Don Wilson.

“Through quixtar.com, IBOs offer shoppers exclusive brands such as ARTISTRY skincare and cosmetics, NUTRILITE vitamins and supplements, and XS POWER NUTRITION, as well as thousands of products representing brands such as Levi’s, Whirlpool, Reebok, KitchenAid and many more,” explains DON WILSON.

About the IBOAI “The official IBO Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America.

IBOA leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz. These IBOs serve and protect the business interests of independent business owners, (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America.

The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence. Also serving on IBOAI board are Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Joe Markiewicz, and John Merris.

© 2007 Don Wilson & Jim Janz Amway Quixtar IBOs. All rights are reserved. Reprint permission provided to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Bob Andrews – A Shelf of Friends

Thank you Bob Andrews for sharing this. What you say is so true. It is great to learn from people who lived hudreds of years before us...

Bob Andrews, “Books that contribute and add value often last generations beyond their author. An excellent example of that comes from English essayist Joseph Addison who died in 1719.”

Bob & Terry Andrews Quick Quote Favorite

“Books are the legacies that a great genius leaves to mankind, which are delivered down from generation to generation, as presents to the posterity of those who are yet unborn.”
- Joseph Addison

Bob Andrews and Terry Andrews own Andrews International and are members of IBOAI.

IBOAI, the official trade association, leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz. They serve and protect the business interests of independent business owners, ( IBO’s ) throughout North America.

The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

© 2007 Bob Andrews. All Rights Reserved. Reprint permission provided to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Colombo DiSalvatore: Eating Right Is Easier

Colombo DiSalvatore is right on. Americans want to lose weight and be healthier. This product from Quixtar, Inc can be a great help in getting the proper amount of fiber in people's diets.

Colombo DiSalvatore of IBO Trade Association (IBOAI) – An estimated one-third of Americans are starting new “diets” in 2007 and millions more are pledging to eat right, living a better lifestyle tops the “must do” list of many. “Our trade association members, (Quixtar IBOs) have what many need to achieve their healthy resolutions,” says Colombo DiSalvatore.

“We all know that eating right and exercising are keys to achieving a healthier lifestyle,” says Karen DiSalvatore. “While our intentions are good, sometimes it’s hard to get the vitamins, fiber and nutrients we need on a daily basis.” Nutrilite Invisifiber allows consumers to quickly and conveniently add fiber to their diets. An important part of a healthy diet, fiber has many health benefits, including cardiovascular and digestive health.

“Nutrilite Invisifiber is taste-free and not gritty,” says Colombo DiSalvatore. “It can be sprinkled onto foods or mixed into liquids without changing the taste or texture.” Each stick pack contains four full grams of soluble fibers and only 15 calories, and it is available exclusively through our IBOAI members, Quixtar IBO business owners in North America.

About Colombo DiSalvatore, Karen DiSalvatore and IBOAI

“The official IBO Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America. The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence. New members include: Orrin Woodward, Joe Markiewicz, Chris Brady, and John Merris.

© 2007 Colombo DiSalvatore & Karen DiSalvatore Amway Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Bill & Sandy Hawkins – Friendship Of A Book

Bill Hawkins nailed it here. Books provide some of our best friends and heroes in life...

Bill Hawkins, “A shelf of books that cause us to think and grow is like a row of friends focused on our well being. That’s why the comments of Thomas Carlyle and Ross Macdonald are well worth reading.”

Bill & Sandy Hawkins Reading Favorites

“All that Mankind has done, thought, gained or been, it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of Books. They are the chosen possession of men.” - Thomas Carlyle

“A good book on your shelf is a friend that turns its back on you and remains a friend.” - Ross Macdonald

Bill Hawkins and Sandy Hawkins are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association, leadership team includes Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Don Wilson Fred Harteis and Jim Janz who serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, ( Quixtar IBO’s ) throughout North America.

The 2007 IBO Board of Directors Executive Committee Team includes Jim Janz, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Bob Andrews, Brad Duncan, Kanti Gala, Randy Haugen, Bill Hawkins, and Kathy Victor. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence. Other serving board members include Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady.

Keywords: Bill Hawkins, Amway Quixtar ibo Team

© 2007 Bill Hawkins. All Rights Reserved. Permission provided to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Amway's Jody Victor - Great Thought In Couplets

Reading positive and uplifting books has made a major impact on my life. I love biographies like Jody Victor because they help us to see how normal people like us have struggled but still accomplished great things. Reading other people's struggles from history can help us push through our struggles in life...

Jody Victor, “Martin Luther observed that every great book is an action and every great action is a book. The books that capture for us the great actions of ordinary men have influenced generations. That’s why I’m motivated to read history and biographies.”

Jody Victor & Kathy Victor – Quick Quote Favorite About Books

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in ones favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: 'Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.'"

- W.H. Murray, of the Scottish Himalayan Expedition

About Kathy Victor & Jody Victor

Jody Victor and Kathy Victor are members of independent business owner (IBO) trade association, IBOAI. Jody and Kathy Victor lead Markerman Productions Team
IBOAI, the official trade association, leadership team including Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Joe Markiewicz, Don Wilson and Jim Janz serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, (Quixtar IBO’s ) throughout North America.

© 2007 JODY VICTOR & KATHY VICTOR. Reprint permission provided to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Amway Billy Florence - Americans On Government

Will Rogers humor is some of my favorite humor. I enjoy clean humor that is packed with wisdom and truth. Thank you Billy for sharing this...

Billy Florence, “Will Rogers had the unique ability to capture national character in a few powerful words. Rogers observations on government over-spending is a classic. He said that the closest our country has been to being even was on the day that Alexander Hamilton started the U.S. Treasury. It had a zero balance on that day."


Billy Florence & Peggy Florence - Quick Quote Favorite American Character

The American people are very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of stupidity. – Will Rogers

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s. IBOAI serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership team includes Jim Janz Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Kathy Victor, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Bill Hawkins and John Merris

Billy Florence leads Team Dream (DCI International) Organization. Florence founded Equad News. It provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.


© 2007 Florence News. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis: Challenges Faced Provide Starting Points

Fred Harties shares some great perspective on challenges and goal setting. These leadership insights can be very helpful for Quixtar IBOs...

Fred Harteis: “John Dewey once wisely remarked that arriving at one goal is the starting point of another. William Bennett added to that thought with the comment he made below explaining the benefit of having the goal also be a challenge. His point is the development potential represented by goals or issues that could also be viewed as challenges and obstacles. You can see why this powerful topic is ideal for Bennett’s book of Virtues.”

Fred & Linda Harteis Favorite:“Give yourself an even greater challenge than the one you are trying to master and you will develop the powers necessary to overcome the original difficulty." - William J. Bennett - The Book of Virtues

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI

IBOAI is the official trade business association of independent business owners, Quixtar IBO’s. It’s mission is to serve and protects the business interests of independent business owners powered by Quixtar. The leadership team includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI. Billy Florence owns Equad News. Fred Harteis owns Harties International and is the former president of the IBO trade association.


Key words: Fred Harties, Billy Florence, Don Wilson

© 2007 FRED HARTEIS Amway Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Fred Harteis: Thanks To Veterans

We have many holidays throughout the year. Most Americans are just excited to have the day off of work. But we should also remember the importance of these holidays as Fred Harteis says so well here...

Amway/Quixtar's Fred Harteis: Celebration of Service

Fred Harteis: “Two of my thankful memories to our service people are May’s Memorial Day and the November‘s celebration of peace, Veterans Day. Each one reminds us that when we celebrate, we are remembering and recognizing the sacrifices of brave service people in the cause of freedom.”

Veterans Day - 1918 - It was on this day – the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. – that World War I came to an end. The Allied and Central Powers signed the Armistice in Marshal Foch’s railway car in the Forest of Compiegne, France. On May 24, 1954, Congress passed a resolution declaring November 11 “Veteran’s Day” – a national holiday to honor all of those who have served our nation in her armed forces.

Memorial Day – Was originally called Decoration Day as a commemoration of Civil War. In 1966, the federal government, under the direction of President Lyndon Johnson, declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. They chose Waterloo—which had first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866—because the town had made Memorial Day an annual, community-wide event during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI.

Business Owner Trade Association Facts:

IBO Association, IBOAI, is the trade association serving and protecting the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar IBOs. Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Randy Haugen, Billy Florence and Jody Victor serve on the trade association board. Fred Harteis is the former president of the association.

Keywords: Harteis, Haries International, Veterans Day, Quixtar IBO

© 2007 Fred Harteis Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Amway Quixtar IBO.

Jim Janz: Russian Courage and Faith

Wow! I love this story. We can not take for granted the freedom that we have as Americans. What we do without much thought, others take great risk to do...

Jim Janz, “A great moment in modern history was remembered by then Vice President George Bush. In the battle for personal and religious freedom, it is impressive and inspiring.”

Jim Janz, Great Moments In Modern History
As vice president, George Bush represented the United States at the funeral of former Soviet Leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched the lid, Brezhnev’s wife performed an act of great courage and hope, a gesture that must surely rank as one of the most profound acts of civil disobedience ever committed: She reached down and made the sign of the cross on her husband’s chest.


Jim Janz and Sharon Janz Are Members of IBOAI, The IBO Trade Association

“The official Trade Association, IBOAI, is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America,” says Jim Janz of IBOAI.

Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI: Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO (business owner) issues with Quixtar Inc.

IBOAI, the IBO official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor. 2007 IBO association board members include: Kanti Gala, Bill Hawkins, John Merris, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Kathy Victor, Bob Andrews and Bill Hawkins.

Amway and Quixtar are sister companies owned by Alticor, Inc.

© 2007 Jim Janz Amway / Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Amway Quixtar IBO site.

Don Wilson – Creating Eternal Priorities

Don Wilson, “One of the things I respect about John Wooden is his focus on setting priority on what matters most. Coaching basketball was not a destination worthy of a life. He has other priorities.”

Don Wilson Nancy Wilson Quick Quote Favorite

I always tried to make clear that basketball is not the ultimate. It is of small importance in comparison to the total life we live. There is only one kind of life that truly wins, and that is the one that places faith in the hands of the Savior. Until that is done, we are on an aimless course that runs in circles and goes nowhere. - John Wooden, Basketball Coach

Don Wilson and Nancy Wilson are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the Quixtar IBO official trade association, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar Ibo’s. Organizations leadership includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor. 2007 IBO association board members include: Kanti Gala, Bill Hawkins, John Merris, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Kathy Victor, Bob Andrews and Bill Hawkins

Amway and Quixtar are sister companies owned by Alticor Inc.

© 2007 Don Wilson & Nancy Wilson Amway / Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Billy Florence: Historic Changes In Business

These two events have certainly been huge for American business. Thank you Billy Florence for sharing this...

Billy Florence, “Two business events of major importance from the past are the passage of NAFTA and what was happening at Microsoft 20+ years ago.”

1993 - The U.S. Congress approved the North American Free Trade Agreement on November 20. It took effect the following January. Under NAFTA the U.S., Canada, and Mexico become a single, integrated market with $6.5 trillion worth of goods and services traded annually.

1985 - Microsoft released Windows 1.01 on five 360kb 5.25 inch floppy disks. It ran on MS-DOS v5.0 (called “MS-DOS Executive” in Windows).

We now carry on small flash or travel drives more memory capacity than could be imagined in 1985.

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI

Business Owner Trade Association Facts:

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence are members of the IBO Association, IBOAI. The trade association serving and protecting the business interests of Quixtar IBOs. Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Randy Haugen, Billy Florence and Jody Victor serve on the trade association board.

Keywords: Billy Florence, Peggy Florence, Quixtar IBO

© 2007 Billy Florence Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar Amway IBO site.

Billy Florence & Peggy Florence - Showing Strength

This is great. Make the decesion to use your strength to lift others up!

Billy Florence, “Booker T Washington is a role model for the concept of servant leadership. His own words paint the picture of his value system. His wisdom and generosity are captured below and that’s why we’ve selected this thought to share with you.”

Billy Florence and Peggy Florence Wisdom Favorite

There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), Educator

About Billy Florence & Peggy Florence and IBOAI


Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, independent business owners association international. Bill Florence is former president of the IBO trade association.

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Jim Janz Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Joe Markiewicz, Fred Harteis.

© 2007 Billy Florence Peggy Florence Quixtar IBO. All rights reserved. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Don Wilson & Nancy Wilson: Seed Of Opportunity

Don Wilson, “Changes and challenges are a fact of life. We can run or whine or we can take the road less taken as Dr. L Scott Peck suggests. That road says we look for and grasp the opportunity that challenge or obstacle represents.”

Don Wilson and Nancy Wilson Leadership Lesson

Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth…Tame the dragon and the gift is yours. - Noela Evans

About Don Wilson Nancy Wilson and IBOAI

Don Wilson and Nancy Wilson are members of IBOAI, independent business owners association international.

IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Jim Janz Billy Florence, Jody Victor.


© 2007 Don Wilson Nancy Wilson Quixtar IBO. All rights reserved. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO blog site.

Billy Florence: Abraham Lincoln Testing Leadership

Leadership is not about power. Leadership is about serving others. Abraham Lincoln is a great example of leadership for all of us...

Billy Florence, “In my opinion, Abraham Lincoln was one of America’s greatest leaders. He faced adversity and focused on service and honor rather than power.”

Billy Florence & Peggy Florence Quick Quote Favorites

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln

"Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions." - Dag Hammarskjold, Stateman

About the IBOAI and Billy Florence: “The official Trade Association, IBOAI, is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America

The IBOAI leadership TEAM includes Jim Janz, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor and former president Fred Harteis. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

© 2007 All rights are reserved. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.