David A. Nelson

Age: 53

Family: David & his wife Nanette have 3 sons & 1 daughter. Mark, 24 is a college graduate in business & a full-time network marketing professional; Scott, 22 has one year remaining to graduate from college; Dana, 17 is a Junior in High School & Craig, 16 is a sophomore.

Highest Education: MBA in Business Administration

Year started business: Started network marketing in 1988. Operated other businesses prior to that.

Type of business: Network marketing ­ teaching people how to make money.

Market: Those who desire to make money. It doesn’t matter if they have money or don’t have money, if they want to make money, they are the market.

Number of employees: 0

Best month (gross revenues): $40,000

Hours worked per week during start-up: 60-70

Hours worked per week now: 50-90 depending on meeting schedules, conference calls and writing.

Favorite business magazines: Fast Company, Cutting Edge Opportunities, Personal Excellence

Favorite business books and authors: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, You Were Born Rich by Bob Proctor, Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.

Relaxes by: Reading, playing racquetball, going to movies, watching ESPN Sports Center, doing “stuff” with his kids, listening to inspirational tapes.

Keeps in shape physically by: Racquetball & basketball, sit-ups & weight lifting.

Favorite part of job: Teaching the opportunities of network marketing.

Least favorite part of job: Accounting & reporting requirements associated with a business.

Companies admired: ForMor International; Cutting Edge Media; Proctor & Gamble.

Favorite Quotes:

"The key to unlocking my potential is within me. It is in the power of my thought, my vision and my commitment." (Unknown)

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day...but teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" (A Wise Man)

"A year from now you may wish you had started today." (Karen Lamb)

Contact David at: dnelson001@sprintmail.com

Top performer is an apt description for David Nelson. He began in Corporate America where he was a top performer in the securities training industry, and is now the top money earner in his network marketing business.

David chose to leave Corporate America after becoming discouraged over “the politics and lies.” He then worked with other entrepreneurs in small businesses. He describes this experience as successful but frustrating. The logical course was to strike out on his own, and twenty years ago he did just that. He has been in Network Marketing for eleven years. He began to earn a profit after approximately twelve months in the industry.

He says his parents had the greatest influence in his life by what they taught him through word and example. David has several heroes. He names Jesus as a hero for the teachings, the perfect example, and the outlook of the future.

Another hero is Michael Jordan due to his discipline and commitment to excellence and teamwork. He also admires eagles because they are the symbol of visionary leadership.

One award that has great meaning for David is his company’s Crusader Award. He was the first one to receive it, and it has subsequently been named The David Nelson Crusader Award.

David writes articles each month for Cutting Edge Media publications. He has also produced several audio cassette tapes and training materials.

When asked what was the best thing about being in business for himself, David replied, “I like the freedom, flexibility, and the unlimited potential to obtain the rewards of my personal efforts in many areas of life."

David Nelson is the personification of what a Top Performer can achieve.