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Dare to Dream and Work to Win: Understanding Dollars and Sense of Success in Network Marketing

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Discover how wealth is actually created, the psychology of personal success, how to think and live as an entrepreneur, and how to succeed in network marketing.

213 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 1998

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February 28, 2020
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Dare to Dream and Work to Win: Understanding Dollars and Sense of Success in Network Marketing by Thomas Barrett is one of my foundational sales books. Dr. Barrett taught me three core principles of sales and business 1. Consistency, 2. Build a duplicatable system, and 3. Give it time. These core principles have helped me to build a growing, thriving, profitable business. No matter if you are working a direct sales business or starting your own business, this book has so much good information. Dr. Barrett also taught me about entrepreneurial time - how your hourly rate for your work improves over time and this helped me to have hope in the early years where I was putting in so many hours for so little money.
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106 reviews3 followers
March 2, 2011
i have had this book for probably 7 years and i could never make it past the first several chapters. after seeing it recommended (again) by some of the leaders in the new company i am with, i decided to force myself to finish this book no matter what! i am glad i did. it was insightful. good questions and great advice. would have like more examples though IRL. i underlined a ton of advice i will refer to often.
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February 12, 2015
I read this book for two reasons:\n1. I am going to be training on it next Tuesday at our jeweler training\n2. It was referenced multiple times at the Premier Rally a few weeks ago\nAnd it is a good book about understanding how to be successful in your network marketing business. I did find it to be more cerebral and less practical. But good nonetheless. I think anyone in network marketing should read it (or read the first � and skim the last few chapters like I did).\n
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89 reviews
April 8, 2009
This was an excellent book for the Network Marketing Biz. Plain and simple but inspiring. I will go back to it for sure and recommend it to others on my team.
4 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2024
A bit dated, but good principles that can still be applied.
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288 reviews
February 28, 2025
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I'VE READ SO FAR for Network Marketing/Multi Level Marketing!!!!

It is actually a page turner! I just felt like I was chatting with a friend and was just absorbing all the knowledge and tips from someone who has actually been there and done that. This book truly has all the tips that we should be doing in our daily business activities to have our business prosper, duplicate and grow.

I will be re-reading this book for sure to fully absorb all the things I kept highlighting!
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March 11, 2008
I listened to the audio version, and it was wonderful! Dr. Barrett is very candid and direct, and offers great stories and insights for anyone looking at direct sales. I loved his examples and the stories he told of his own mistakes early in his career. He seems to really know what to ignore and what to focus on to succeed in this industry. I'll be listening to it again, I'm sure! (And thanks, Allison M, for providing it!!)
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193 reviews11 followers
August 12, 2016
this book is one of the first I received from my sponsor and listened to as I went to and from work everyday. as I began reading the book again many of the stories and examples he gave were what I remembered most. I love that you can reread as your business grows and you get new messages and advice. highly recommend!
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538 reviews7 followers
September 10, 2012
I started this book several years ago, but it really wasn't my time yet. I started it again a few weeks ago and I'm so glad I did!! It is a MUST READ for anyone in a network marketing business who can see the BIGGER picture!!
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113 reviews
August 31, 2007
Good to read if you've chosen or thinking about joining a network marketing company.
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4 reviews2 followers
April 2, 2008
Read book, Listen to Dr. Barrett's audio frequently. He's genius. His teaching is practical, easy to understand simple to implement. A MUST READ if you're considering Relationship Marketing.
10 reviews
January 14, 2011
A MUST READ for everyone who is, or wants to be, an entrepeneur.
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6 reviews3 followers
September 13, 2011
A must read for ANY business owner or anyone wanting develop leadership skills, whether involved in Network Marketing or not!
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1 review
April 29, 2013
This is one of the best book I have ever read. I have read it so many times that the pages came loose.
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5 reviews2 followers
May 21, 2013
A must read for anyone in Direct Sales.
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58 reviews4 followers
October 6, 2014
A must read for everyone who is getting into entrepreneurship with network marketing companies, and a good read for those who'd like to understand what it is -MLM.
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1,174 reviews11 followers
June 15, 2015
DR. TOM IS THE MAN! (for understanding network marketing)
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July 12, 2012
I liked it, I found it to be an easy read but very DEEP!
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8 reviews1 follower
October 5, 2013
One of my favorite books on the power of network marketing and what it takes to be successful.
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