Steve Thompson, is one of the top earners in Ambit Energy, an energy MLM active in only a few states in the USA with a revenue of $1.5 Billion in 2014.
Steve Thompson earnings from Ambit Energy has gone over $370,000 a month, with over $15+ Million in career earnings for 8 1/2 years with Ambit. He lives on his ranch in Llano, Texas along with his second home in Austin, Texas.
Ted Nuyten had the honor to interview Steve.
Steve, how did you got involved in the MLM industry, who "pitched you' and is he/she still involved and why were you interested in the business model?
I was first recruited back in the 80s into Herbalife. I owned an Insurance Agency and one of my customers asked me to try the product. I liked it.
Watched Mark Hughes on Video and became intrigued with the Business Model of Helping Others. Unfortunately, like happens too often, my Sponsor did not stick around and I hardly saw him again. I built the business all on my own for two years.
Company was great but I got tired of dealing with so much product. I became a student and looked at every business that came my way but did not join one again for 10 years. That's when I found Excel Communications and got back in the industry. I was there for over 8 years and learned a lot but never got in to the big money. I was just too late to the party. (I owned the Insurance Agency for 31 years until 3 years with Ambit Energy when I could no longer see going to a Traditional Business). I sold the Agency to have more time off to enjoy MLM Success.
So Ambit Energy is not your first MLM, who is your sponsor?
With Leaders on his Super Yacht the “Never Quit”
Team Ambit Energy
I frequently did not know my mentors personally. I am a big follower of John Maxwell, Robert Kyosaki, Jim Rohn, Steve Siebold and many other great teachers. My life was personally touched by my old Excel Mentor, Chuck Hoover who always gave me encouragement along with a great trainer, Marc Accetta and others. I have recently been fortunate to train with and attend trainings with John Maxwell. I continue to attend as many trainings as possible as each trainer offers me something. It is important to seek out mentors and to realize that you do not have to know them personally. I read, watch and listen. The MLM Industry has been my greatest life trainer. I am a person of faith and that has a large impact on what I do.
You are traveling through the USA in a private jet, why is that?Steve Thompson On Stage
For some people, getting duplication is a challenge, what would you advise them?
I recommend that you always make sure that it is not all about you. Other than Public Speaking which is a more rare skill set, you should never do anything that the average person can't do. Everything you do must be duplicatable as people do what you do, not what you say. You don't have to be a Great Speaker as many Great Speakers will come into your Team and you can help them. Work with individuals but always think in Teams. everything you do should come in this order.
* What is best for the new person.
* What is best for the Team.
* What is best for you.
* And the Speed of the Leader is Truly the Speed of the Pack.
You have to lead from the front and always be doing what you want others to do.
Steve Thompson – Relationship Marketing Book
Steve Thompson's Team Leaders – As many others
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| Chanan & Revital Oxenhandler |
Chris & Debbie Atkinson | Damien Pechacek & Shawn Cornett |
Wenqing & Aurelien Bouche-Pillon |
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| Justin & Sheri Title | Kenny Smith | Rigoberto Yepez | Henry Ye |
- I was fortunate to Personally Sponsor National Consultants Chris & Debbie Atkinson of Houston Texas. Chris was dead broke and had moved home to live with his parents but had a leaders heart and a huge desire and work ethic. He and Debbie work together and are Million Dollar a Year Earners.
- I was also fortunate to sponsor National Consultants Shawn Cornett (St Louis, MO) and Damien Pechacek (San Antonio, TX). I met them in the Travel Industry and we worked very well together their even though we were not on the same team. They started very part time and are now living the Dream as Million Dollar Earners. They have worked together as Business Partners for years even though they are both married with children and live in different states (And not in Deregulated Territory)
- National Consultants Justin & Sheri Title Justin and I have worked together in MLM since the mid 90s. He was my sponsor in Excel and we worked together a couple other times. I was very happy to be able to Personally Sponsor him into Ambit as along with his wife Sheri, he continues to build a huge Team based out of Dallas, TX. They have earned many awards including The “Million Dollar Earner Jacket” and the Thompson Leadership Award (Named for the father of our Founder/CEO). It is great when you can build success with such good friends.
- National Consultant Rigoberto Yepez is a Phenomenon. He had never done MLM and came to this country many years ago as an Immigrant picking fruit in the fields of California. Rigo wanted much more and put himself through school eventually becoming a Business Consultant. He saw the Ambit Opportunity and started part time. He soon caught the Vision and has passed the Million Dollar Mark and become the #8 Earner in Ambit Energy. With his bilingual skills and his Systems Approach to Ambit, Rigo is destined to go to the Top. His team started in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and now hits all of the Major Markets in Ambit. Rigo came in downline from Chris & Debbie Atkinson and I was fortunate that he asked for my mentorship. We still work and tour together and he is building an Army of Success!
- Executive Consultant, Pastor Kenny Smith is a Great Leader in Ambit. He too has been in the industry for many years but found his Big Success in Ambit Energy. I met Kenny as I was the presenter when he first saw Ambit as a guest of Debbie Atkinson. We hit it off immediately and have spent a lot of time together putting together the systems for Success. I am very proud that I have been able to help him along as he is out changing lives daily. His focus and determination earned him the Persistency Award in Ambit and he is out Coaching, Training and Presenting all over Ambit. While still pastoring (He says he doesn't want to fire his boss), Kenny is building Huge Success by helping so many others.
- National Consultant Chanan Oxenhandler (NYC) came into my Team several levels deep. I saw his Desire, Skill and work Ethic and was fortunate to Mentor him as he ascended to be the Top Money Earner in NYC and his Team is growing all over Ambit. He and his wife Revital work together while raising a beautiful family as well. He is soon to pass the Million Dollar Level as well.
- Executive Consultants Wenqin & Aureilien Bouche-Pillon are a very unique couple. Wenbin is from China and Aurellen from France. They met and base in Rochester NY and bring strong Teamwork to the business. They travel throughout the Northeastern US helping with meetings and trainings while personally working with so many. Very different accents and heritages combine to be a powerhouse in Ambit. They came deep in my organization but reached out to me early in their careers. I am proud to mentor them as they reach for the sky.
- Executive Consultant Henry Ye is the MLM Dream. This is his first time in MLM and he came in several levels below me in the matrix. I was proud to become his mentor very early and he has one of the Fastest growing Teams in Ambit. He does more meetings in more towns than almost anyone else. The way he helps others you would think the whole company is in his downline. His focus on Abundance rather than Scarsity is a Huge Key to Success in MLM. Like many others on my Team I fully expect him to take this to a much higher level.
