COMPLIANCE CORNER

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“Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way! Oh, what fun it is to ride, in a one-horse open sleigh.”

Hey PlanNet Marketing! It’s the thick of the holiday season and you may be jingling and jangling along, but be careful! Just like in the fun Christmas carol Jingle Bells, you could be “upsot” (upset, overturned or tipped) in just a few verses if you aren’t following the Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) you agreed to upon joining PlanNet Marketing.

Hopefully by now, you know about the PlanNet Marketing Policies and Procedures, but maybe you don’t – and you SHOULD! When you enrolled with PlanNet Marketing and created your online Rep account, you checked a box that said “I Agree” promising you’ll follow our guidelines, you’ll pay your monthly fee, and you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the marketing website sale. You also stated that you agree to follow our PlanNet Marketing Policies and Procedures – those are our rules.

It’s your responsibility to know and follow those rules! Don’t let a little slip-up overturn your business. Take a few moments now and look in your Virtual Office in the Information Center, under Resources, and find the document entitled Policies and Procedures. It’s a little long, maybe even kinda boring – but you owe it to yourself and your business to know this stuff, people!

Make it a very Happy New Year by knowing and following the rules – and tune in to our PlanNetNow! Blog each week to read my Compliance Tips. Each week I highlight one section of our P&Ps and explain it (I know, I know – I’m awesome.)

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Good Holidays and a VERY Joyous New Year to each and every one of you!

Policies and Procedures Section 1.1.F, 1.2 & 1.3, located in your Virtual Office in the Information Center (go to Resources, then Policies and Procedures).

-- Amanda Restivo Vice President, Compliance - ARestivo@PlanNetMarketing.com

 
 
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Set your reminder for every Friday to take a few minutes to read the newest PlanNetNow! Don’t miss the latest announcements, recognitions, and the motivation this important communication provides. See you next Friday!

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Race to Director - They're on Their Way!

PlanNet Marketing

WHO'S IN THE RACE TO DIRECTOR?

PlanNet Marketing

DIRECTORS IN TRAINING!

Top 10 Directors in Training in the Race, and on their way to One-Star Director!

1.  Natasha Biggs
2.  Stephanie Rooks
3.  Katrina White
4.  Clarinda Burston
5.  Krystal Brown
6.  Tyler Minton
7.  Debrika Miles
8.  Sarah-Louise Caldon
9.  Melvin Towner
10.  Quoeda Lewis


PlanNet Marketing

FOCUSED ON THE FINISH!

Top 10 One-Star Directors with over 200 balanced Active ITAs Fast Approaching Two-Star Director!

1.  Pethral Daniels
2.  Jessica Leaming
3.  Tamarian Maddox
4.  Johnice McRae
5.  Calvin Ellerbe
6.  Catherine Netter
7.  Elliott George
8.  Vincent Green
9.  Christopher Vance
10.  Shannon Addington

GREAT WORK, TEAM!
LET'S ALL SHOOT FOR THE STARS!

SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL LOCKER ROOM CALL SATURDAY, DEC. 5 - WATCH NOW!

You don’t want to miss Mr. Bradley’s interview with Kevin Thompson of Thompson Burton PLLC, from Saturday, December 5! Mr. Thompson specializes in the network marketing sector and has been PlanNet Marketing’s legal counsel since its inception five years ago. He offered some great insights on PlanNet Marketing’s place in the network marketing industry and how we are performing as a company.

He spoke to the rules and regulations that we all need to be aware of, pay attention to, and follow in order to become the greatest network marketing company on the PlanNet!

PLANNET CARES FOUNDATION - GIVE HOPE

 
 
Give Hope this holiday season! The Give Hope fundraising effort for the PlanNet Cares Foundation is underway! Your donations will allow us to provide for women and children who are homeless and living in shelters. Visit www.plannetcaresfoundation.org for more information.
For International donations, click here.

New! See the Donation Wall here!

Thank you to everyone who has donated, supported and shared Give Hope so far!

THE LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON: MARYELLEN POELLNITZ

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1. Where were you born and raised; current city; family; hobbies; past business highlights...
I was born and raised in the Steel City of Pittsburgh, PA, where I came from a large, hard-working family who lived in an inner city community called Homewood. I currently reside in the Stone Mountain area of Georgia with my devoted husband of 31 years, Ron, since all our children are now adults, leaving us to be empty nesters.

What I love to spend my time doing most is reading up on the Holy Scriptures to gain further insight on the direction and position my life takes as I die to self ~ daily. Shopping and traveling is what I make time for in my life and I always find ways to make those moments not only count, but last.

Ever since I was a young girl, I always wanted to sit in the audience as a judge at the Miss America Pageant. Although I haven’t been a judge (yet), I created, founded and directed a pageant of my very own: the Miss Pre-Teen Beauty Pageant. I ran this pageant for twelve consecutive years, working alongside the Champions Association, Inc., a non-profit organization. We helped pre-teens showcase their natural beauty and talent by molding, teaching, training, and equipping girls ages 9-12 on the importance of self-esteem, self-confidence, self-awareness and what they can contribute to society. I truly believe every female should feel like a princess or a queen for at least one day in their life.

Some of my most recent accomplishments have been sitting as a student in the Minister in Training classroom, where I am pursuing my ministerial license that will equip me to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Back in 2016, I served as a Georgia Delegate at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. I then became an InteleTravel Ambassador, a PlanNet Marketing 2019 recipient of the Donald Bradley/March Madness baseball award, a PlanNet Marketing 40/40 Club Member, a PlanNet Marketing 2019 Recipient of the first Gold Builder Plus pin award, and a PlanNet Marketing recipient of the first 2020 Vision Gold Pin. I am most proud of establishing market share in my hometown city of Pittsburgh by building my PlanNet Marketing team of over 100 agents from February 2018 to present day…and counting!

Lastly, I was able to fire my boss and retire from UPS Corporate Headquarters and left my management position of almost 20 years, seven years earlier than planned, all because I partnered with the Best Place on the PlanNet.

2. How have you grown or personally developed since joining PlanNet?
I have grown from wanting success for myself to now wanting to see success happen for others. This business has taught and shown me “People Over Profit”, “Relationships are the New Currency”, and to “Clap, Like it was You.” I now use this development to inspire and motivate myself to lead my team in such a way that selfishness is not welcomed.

3. What drives you; what motivates you?
Movement drives me! When I see movement happening in the number of leaders who duplicate my moves. When I see movement in the commas in my team’s bank accounts and when I see movement in people’s actions, motives, and hearts. When those elements move towards a more positive, uplifting, and upward direction, I know that I am moving in the right direction to keep on driving.

4. Who would you consider a role model and why?
Bernice King is a role model in my eyes. Bernice King ( the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.) demonstrates poise, strength, and intellect to the watching world and obedience, knowledge, and respect to the Word of God. Anyone who can firmly stand on truth for both the World and the Word, deserves the title of role model to me. #wink

5. The three words that describe you best are:
Leader, Influential, and Fun!

6. If you had some sound advice to give to anyone what would it be?
Do it now! Time waits on no one. #urgencywithpatience

7. What does your life look like five years from now?
As a top income earner, ring and watch wearer, traveling the world by living a lifestyle of my favorite three freedoms: personal, time, and financial, and helping others to do the same!

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER CHARLENE HUNTER!

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PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Charlene Hunter to the 20/20 Club! Charlene lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland with her partner, Simon, and seven-month-old daughter, Harley. Charlene tells us, “I'm a foodie, so I enjoy visiting new restaurants and trying different types of foods and will usually try any food at least once. The only thing I just couldn't bring myself to try was cow lung. I love to travel and have been lucky enough to be able to do so from a young age, as my family loves it too. My first trip abroad was to Florida, so it's become my happy place and I try to go at least every other year. I love travelling to new cities for weekend breaks and experiencing different foods, architecture and cultures. My favourite cities so far have been Rome, Prague and Krakow.  

“Due to my love of travel, this business was a no-brainer for me and it never seems like work. Funnily enough, I said no initially, as it all sounded too good to be true. I am so passionate about this business and I think that shows when talking to others about it, and that's helped with my success. My top tips are to stay consistent and to always be coachable. Even working on your business for an hour each day helps achieve results. I'll hold my hands up and say I haven't always been consistent, but after being to convention in Orlando last year, my eyes were opened listening to success stories from those on stage and I truly realised what this business could do for me. I was actually six weeks pregnant at convention so a lot of what I heard started to resonate with me as my 'why' had changed. 

“From the time Harley was born, my drive and determination to succeed in this business has become so much more powerful, as I want to provide the best life I can for her and I know PlanNet Marketing will enable me to do that. I am so unbelievably grateful for how this company has changed my life so far and how it will continue to do so in the future by providing me with the time and financial freedom I desire.

“I am also grateful for the amazing team of people I work alongside every day and for my mentors who push me that bit harder to work towards my goals. Without all of them, this wouldn't be possible.”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER APRIL SMITH!

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PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome April Smith to the 20/20 Club! April was born in Miami, FL and raised in Boston and Miami. She says, “My family is from Spanish Honduras. My interests are reading, traveling, helping others and spending time with my three grandsons and family. 

“Travel has always been my passion, so I made it my business. I traveled when I was young with my grandmother and now I'm traveling the world. I lost my job during the pandemic and that turned out to be the best thing for me. I was able to work my business full-time, expose myself more, and engage my audience. I grow more with the help of my leadership and plugging into team calls. I speak about the business everywhere I go. My tip to others is follow the plan, stay consistent and believe in yourself!”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER TASHA TOWNSEND!

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PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Tasha Townsend to the 20/20 Club! Tasha is from Mississippi and has been currently residing in Atlanta, GA for over 20 years. She tells us, “I am a mom of one, work full-time in mental health and have a passion for helping others. I have a fun spirit; I love adventure and new experiences. I love spending time with family, experiencing different cultures/food and I have a passion for photography.

“I was attached to the military and lived in Italy for three years. I've visited over five different countries and visited over 25 states. I am excited to see more of what the world has to offer. I will be experiencing Africa, Dubai and Maldives in the near future.

“I am achieving success by duplicating and following the proven success system. I had to learn how to be coachable and step out of my comfort zone. I keep my goals in front of me and encourage others to do the same. When I visit my hometown, I understand that I have to be the documentation and love inspiring others to be goal-getters.

“I lost my father during my journey to 20/20. It was not easy to push through the pain but I knew I couldn't give up on my goals. This is bigger than me and my family deserves it! I didn't come from a wealthy family but a wealthy family WILL come from ME!

“I am so blessed to have great support and to have this opportunity!”

MEET 20/20 CLUB MEMBER ROSE WIGGINS!

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PlanNet Marketing is pleased to welcome Rose Wiggins to the 20/20 Club! Rose lives in Stockton, CA, and says she loves to sing, dance, skate, create new recipes, but most of all – travel! “I've traveled to several places, such as Switzerland, Rome, London, Hawaii, and Mexico, just to name a few. 

“I've learned to master the power of leverage and to take advantage of every opportunity to stay tuned in and connected to all that PlanNet Marketing has to offer, so that I'm always learning. I love helping my team achieve their goals by being an example of duplication of what I've learned and working very closely as a family so that it's replicated.

“With prayer and a vision, I stay focused and on task while remaining reachable, teachable and coachable. Every year I look forward to planning vacations for my family, a girls trip and for my husband and me.”

COMPLIANCE CORNER

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COVID Is NOT a Network Marketing Tool!

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking the current global pandemic very seriously – they are sending warnings and even filing lawsuits against companies who are attempting to use this crisis as a way to market their business. On April 24, 2020, the FTC sent out 10 warning letters to network marketing companies. The warnings were mainly regarding the promotion of dietary supplements along with COVID-19. The FTC also issued a few warnings regarding income claims associated with COVID-19.

PlanNet Marketing has always operated at the highest levels of integrity – we want to help change people’s lives, but we need to do it in a fair and transparent way. Kevin Thompson, MLM Attorney, stated recently, “There is ZERO gray area here. The field cannot commingle any content with COVID.”

What does this mean for PlanNet Marketing Reps?

PlanNet Marketing is requiring our Reps to immediately cease the use of any COVID, Coronavirus, pandemic, crisis, quarantine, unemployment, or stimulus check talk in reference to their business. No gray area. If you are acting as a PlanNet Marketing Rep in person, over the phone, via messenger, via text, on a FB live or a social media post, on Zoom or in any other capacity – please do not speak about COVID. Please make sure that you and your team are not using any words, images, or even hashtags that would link our business in connection with the current global pandemic. Avoid buzzwords like "COVID-19, Coronavirus, Pandemic, Crisis, Stimulus Check, Unemployment," or similar in connection with your business.

What CAN we say about our business right now?

1) Opportunity. Talk about being a Rep with PlanNet Marketing! Go ahead and tell the world about how you are personally experiencing personal freedom, financial freedom, and time freedom. We love those posts! Tell the world how to "Design your amazing, ideal life through a lucrative home-based business model where YOU are in control!"

2) Product. Talk about the InteleTravel ITA. It's your product, so sell it. Make sure you don't talk about agent pricing or perks though. When you talk about the ITA, you should talk about selling travel, earning commissions (on travel sales), and learning about the travel biz! It's as simple as that. "It's rewarding. It's social. It's fun. It's TRAVEL and you can own it!"

3) Background. Feel free to share information and statistics about PlanNet Marketing and our Founders! We have some great info about our company right on our website and also in our presentation. You can also share info about InteleTravel and their leaders.

4) Income and Disclosure. Feel free to talk about the income potential that PlanNet Marketing offers, but please note that ANY TIME we talk about money, we need to reference the PlanNet Marketing Income Disclosure Statement (IDS). The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is very serious about providing consumers with accurate and complete information about earnings before that consumer makes a purchase. In our industry, it's super important to safeguard our business by always disclosing complete earnings potential as shown on the PlanNet Marketing IDS. All you have to do is include a link to that page with your online post -- https://www.plannetmarketing.com/en-us/Income-Disclosure.

Contact Compliance@plannetmarketing.com with any questions about specific posts or the content of this article.

-- Amanda Restivo, VP, Compliance -- arestivo@plannetmarketing.com

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Set your reminder for every Friday to take a few minutes to read the newest PlanNetNow! Don’t miss the latest announcements, recognitions, and the motivation this important communication provides. See you next Friday!

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Race to Director - They're on Their Way!

PlanNet Marketing

WHO'S IN THE RACE TO DIRECTOR?

PlanNet Marketing

DIRECTORS IN TRAINING!

Top 10 Directors in Training in the Race, and on their way to One-Star Director!

1.  Emily Fox
2.  Debrika Miles
3.  Natasha Biggs
4.  Katrina White
5.  Krystal Brown
6.  Stephanie Rooks
7.  Clarinda Burston
8.  Sarah-Louise Caldon
9.  Melvin Towner
10.  Tyler Minton


PlanNet Marketing

FOCUSED ON THE FINISH!

Top 10 One-Star Directors with over 200 balanced Active ITAs Fast Approaching Two-Star Director!

1.  Pethral Daniels
2.  Jessica Leaming
3.  Tamarian Maddox
4.  Johnice McRae
5.  Calvin Ellerbe
6.  Catherine Netter
7.  Elliott George
8.  Kymberly Caldwell
9.  Vincent Green
10.  Shannon Addington

GREAT WORK, TEAM!
LET'S ALL SHOOT FOR THE STARS!