Amway's Joe Markiewicz - The Attitude of a Winner

John Maxwell calls attitude "the difference maker." I think that is what Joe Markiewicz is saying here. All things being equal, attitude makes the difference...

It takes a lot to win at something. It takes hard work. It takes persistence. It takes commitment. It also takes the right attitude! It is true whether building our business or trying to get in better shape. We have to do the work. There is no doubt about that. Attitude alone will not do it for us. But attitude can make the difference.

We all have to work on our attitude and "check" our attitude all the time. Sometimes it takes getting someone else's perspective to help us see that our attitude isn't where it needs to be. So make a commitment to work on your attitude. Attitude is a choice.

I like these thoughts about attitude...

Joe Markiewicz - Attitude Greats

"Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost." - Robert H. Schuller

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." - Lou Holtz

"The optimist sees opportunity in every danger; the pessimist sees danger in every opportunity." - Winston Churchill

"Positive thinking won't let you do anything but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will." - Zig Ziglar

© 2007 Joe Markiewicz Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

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.

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.

Billy Florence & Jody Victor - IBOs Helping Neighbors

Serving others is one of the most important things we can do in life. And when we give to others not only do they receive but we also receive great joy. It is true that there is more joy in giving than receiving. I appreciate this about Amway & Quixtar. These companies do a great job of giving back in communities all over the globe...

Billy Florence of the IBO Trade Association notes that giving and helping our communities is a way of thinking and living for many of our association member Quixtar IBO’s. “Helping people live better lives is something our members, do year round,” adds Jody Victor

In 2005 Americans contributed more than $260.3 billion to philanthropy, 6.1% more than in the previous year, according to the Giving USA Foundation. “Helping people live better lives is something our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners (IBOs), do year-round,” says Jody Victor of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI). “Whether through financial support or volunteering, Quixtar IBOs support hundreds of causes worldwide including the S.O.S Children’s Villages, World Vision, GrowersFirst, Power Soccer U.S.A., Habitat for Humanity, Operations Smile, International Aid and many more.”

“In addition, through the One by One Campaign for Children, Quixtar is a national sponsor of Easter Seals and joins IBOAI as a national sponsor of the U.S. Dream Academy,” says Billy Florence. “Founded by the Reverend Wintley Phipps, the U.S. Dream Academy is a nationally honored, values-centered after school program empowering at-risk kids to achieve their dreams.”

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 Quixtar IBOs serve and protect 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. Also serving on IBOAI board are Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Joe Markiewicz, and John Merris

© 2007 Jody Victor & Billy Florence Amway Quixtar IBOs. All rights reserved. Reprint 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.

Joe Markiewicz – Learning & Literature

Andrew Carnegie was one of the most successful businessmen of his time if not the most successful. You can see he applied the same principles of reading that successful people use today. Reading is important now and it was just as important back then...

Joe Markiewicz, “Industrialist, Andrew Carnegie in this excerpt, expresses the true enjoyment of literature and an atmosphere of learning. His enthusiasm is contagious.”

Joe Markiewicz & Mary Beth Quick Quote Favorite

“Amid books, newspapers, pencils, pens and ink and writing pads, and a clean office, bright windows, and the literary atmosphere, I was the happiest boy alive.” - Andrew Carnegie

Joe & Mary Beth Markiewicz own Markiewicz 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, (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.

© 2007 Joe Markiewicz Amway Quixtar IBO. All rights reserved. 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.

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.

Joe & Mary Beth Markeiwicz - Courage To Push Through

Thank you Joe Markiewicz and Mary Beth Markiewicz for your teaching on pushing through fear. This is very powerful information you have shared...

"Do you have goals and dreams big enough that they cause a little fear? I hope you do. If you have something great you want to accomplish more than likely it will require you to stretch and push through some fears that you may have. Have courage. There is nothing wrong with having some fears. But don't let those fears keep you from moving on. When you have the courage to push through fears, you will be amazed at what you can achieve. Do the thing you fear." - Joe Markiewicz

Quixtar IBO Joe Markiewicz - Great Quotes on Courage

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt

"We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world." - Helen Keller

"If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all. And so today I still have a dream." - Martin Luther King, jr.

© 2007 Joe Markiewicz. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Quixtar's Joe Markeiwicz - Take a Shot

Very true what Joe Markiewicz shares here. I believe everyone struggles with procrastination to some degree. It is something we all have to work hard to fight. If we wait too long to jump on an opportunity, it could be gone...

Opportunity is around every one of us. During our lifetime, we all will have great opportunities come our way. Some we may not recognize. Some we will. But the real key is not recognizing the opportunity but taking action and doing something about it. Of course we should think and not jump at everything that looks good. But too many of us probably struggle with not taking enough action. Procrastination is a dangerous enemy of success. We can't wait forever to a take a shot.

I love the quote by Wayne Gretzky. It says it all!

Amway/Quixtar Joe Markiewicz - Action Quotes

"100% of the shots you don't take don't go in." - Wayne Gretzky

"Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time." - Arnold H. Glasow

"There is nothing to fear but fear itself." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

© 2007 Joe Markeiwicz. Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar 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.

Quixtar IBO Association - Service To Business Owners

This is great information to help you understand the history of the IBO Association...

About the IBO Association: First the IBO Association was The American Way Association - then, with the formation of Amway, IBO Association became the Amway Distributors Association. As the business changed and Amway matured into Alticor, Amway, Quixtar, and their sister companies, so the Association matured – we became the IBOAI (Independent Business Owners Association International).

When entrepreneurs start businesses, they usually have no one but themselves looking after their own interests, but not Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs).

The minute someone becomes an IBO he also becomes a member of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) and gains the strength of an entire organization that exists solely to pursue his business interests. The IBOAI works tirelessly to improve all the factors influencing IBOs' businesses, minimizing their risks and maximizing their opportunities.

Specifically, the IBOA International (IBO Association) targets the areas where it can most improve IBO businesses.

“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,” says Jim Janz. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:

Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.

Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.

Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.

Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.

The 2007 IBOA Board of Directors Executive Committee 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 Permission given to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.