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.

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.

Orrin Woodward - Look At Results

I love what Orrin Woodward says here. It is really true. Where there are great results, you can know there is great leadership helping to make that happen.

Leadership Observations from Orrin Woodward

The level of leadership exhibited determines the results. Over time, where there are lackluster results, there is a leadership deficiency. Where there are stellar results, there is strong leadership. John Maxwell says “everything rises and falls on leadership.”

- Adapted from Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady’s Launching Leadership Revolution


About Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward

Columnist Orrin Woodward has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from GMI, and Business Administration training from the University of Michigan. Woodward holds four United States Patents, and an exclusive National Benchmarking Award for product analysis. Woodward has also been recognized in national trade journals. Co-founder of the Team (TEAM formerly Team of Destiny) and acting Chair of the TEAM Policy Council, Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward are also two of the most in-demand speakers in the industry. Woodward’s highly popular Observations from Orrin appears monthly in Team News and Orrin observations are often featured in leading business news publication like Billy Florence’s (Florence Team DCI) Equad News.

With Chris Brady, Orrin is author of the new book Launching A Leadership Revolution.

© 2007 ORRIN WOODWARD All rights reserved. Reprint approved for Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Orrin Woodward: Choosing The Positive Perspective

This is so true what Orrin Woodward shares here. It is all a matter of perspective...

Orrin Woodward, “Much of life is determined not by what happens to us but by how we look at it. While we often cannot control the event we can remain in control of our attitude.”

Orrin Woodward: Quick Leadership Wit and Wisdom

IT DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT

“A man pulled into a gas station on the outskirts of town. As he filled his tank, he remarked to the attendant, “I’ve just accepted a job in town. I’ve never been to this part of the country. What are people like here?

What are people like where you came from?” the attendant asked.

“Not so nice,” the man replied. “In fact, they can be quite rude.”

The attendant shook his head. “Well, I’m afraid you’ll find the people in this town to be the same way.

Just then another car pulled into the station. “Excuse me,” the driver called out. “I’m just moving to this area. Is it nice here?”

“Was it nice where you came from?” the attendant inquired.

“Oh, yes! I came from a great place. The people were friendly, and I hated to leave.”

“Well, you’ll find the same to be true of this town.”

“Thanks!” yelled the driver as he pulled away.

“So what is this town really like?” asked the first man, now irritated with the attendant’s conflicting reports.

The attendant just shrugged his shoulders. “It’s all a matter of perception. You’ll find things to be just the way you think they are.”


Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward are members of IBOAI

IBOAI, the official trade association of IBO’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership team includes Jim Janz, Brad Duncan, Orrin Woodward, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor.

Billy Florence leads Team DCI (Team Dream Chasers) Billy Florence owns Florence Enterprises. Fred Harteis owns Harties International and Harteis is past president of IBOAI.


© 2007 ORRIN WOODWARD. Reprint permission to Don Wilson Quixtar IBO blog site.

Orrin Woodward - Leadership Influence Is The Product

Leadership Observations from Orrin Woodward

George Burns said, “To be effective, a leader must have influence. But influence is a product of great leadership; it is not synonymous with it. You can have influence in a person’s life without leading him anywhere.”

Leadership is the influence of others in a productive, vision-driven direction and is done through the example, conviction and character of the leader.


- Adapted from Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady’s Launching Leadership Revolution


About Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward

Columnist Orrin Woodward has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from GMI, and Business Administration training from the University of Michigan. Woodward holds four United States Patents, and an exclusive National Benchmarking Award for product analysis. Woodward has also been recognized in national trade journals. Co-founder of the Team (TEAM formerly Team of Destiny) and acting Chair of the TEAM Policy Council, Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward are also two of the most in-demand speakers in the industry. Woodward’s highly popular Observations from Orrin appears monthly in Team News and Orrin observations are often featured in leading business news publication like Billy Florence’s (Florence Team Dream Chasers DCI) Equad News.

With Chris Brady, Woodward is author of the new book Launching A Leadership Revolution.

© 2007 All rights reserved. Reprint approved for Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.

Orrin Woodward Leadership - Purpose Varies

Leadership Observations from Orrin Woodward

Many people are interested in leadership for what they imagine it can provide them, including:
1. Power
2. Control
3. Perks or Being Served.

But the life of a leader is quite different from such expectations. The life of a leader involves:
1. Giving power (empowering)
2. Helping others fix problems and move forward
3. Serving others.

- Adapted from Orrin Woodward and Chris Brady’s Launching Leadership Revolution



About Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward

Columnist Orrin Woodward has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from GMI, and Business Administration training from the University of Michigan. Woodward holds four United States Patents, and an exclusive National Benchmarking Award for product analysis. Woodward has also been recognized in national trade journals. Co-founder of the Team (TEAM formerly Team of Destiny) and acting Chair of the TEAM Policy Council, Orrin Woodward and Laurie Woodward are also two of the most in-demand speakers in the industry. Woodward’s highly popular Observations from Orrin appears monthly in Team News and Orrin observations are often featured in leading business news publication like Billy Florence’s (Florence Team Dream Chasers DCI) Equad News.

With Chris Brady, Woodward is author of the new book Launching A Leadership Revolution.

© 2007 All rights reserved. Reprint approved for Don Wilson Quixtar IBO site.