Maritime Entrepreneurs Working From Home

It was Saturday evening on December 29, 2012 when My Story was aired on CTV News at 6pm & 11pm.

The Whole Story

It all started a few days earlier with a fresh idea I had of making a video broadcast to impact the news makers to featuring a story on the changing tide of home based entrepreneurship here in the Maritimes.

Here is the video that inspired the news anchor at CTV News to cover the story.

A Changing Tide of Entrepreneurship – The GenX Guy

My interview on CTV News is a typical story that has been a common experience for so many over the past few years including layoff, downsizing, job terminations, union strikes, tough economy and more.

The Story Aired

The reporter arrived at my home on the Saturday afternoon of the airing to interview me.

As with any special interest coverage in the news the feature story is always edited down to short segments of content for broad appeal.

What They Did Not Show

Here is the full unedited version of my interview that they did not show you.

The Whole Story – Complete Interview

Here is the CTV News Story

Home Based Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are vital to any local economies success but we can not forget the ever growing trend of home based network marketing professionals.

The Benefits

There are those of us, working from home both full-time and part-time, who have chosen this profession not only for the low investment, the lifestyle and its freedom, but we are not saddled with most of the overhead and operational challenges that come with typical ‘bricks & mortar’ businesses.

I have discovered there are so many advantages of starting a home business not to mention we still have all the same tax benefits.

What Is Your Story

Stories are Magic…I learned to tell my story and its changing my life. Do you have the courage to own your script? It is your life…don’t compromise!

Bios Life® Matcha – Independent Research of Ingredients

The Bios Life® Matcha key ingredient is Matcha.

Matcha is the highest quality Green Tea available. This article will outline in detail the benefits of Bios Life® Matcha.

History & Production of Matcha

It has been used in Tea ceremonies for centuries. Matcha is made from shade-grown tea leaves. The preparation of Matcha starts several weeks before harvest, when the tea bushes are covered to prevent direct sunlight.

This slows down growth, turns the leaves a darker shade of green and causes the production of amino acids that make the resulting tea sweeter.

Only the finest tea buds are hand picked, (this is called Tencha) and stone ground to the fine, bright green, talc-like powder known as matcha.

It can take up to one hour to grind 30 grams of matcha. Note that only ground tencha qualifies as matcha, and other powdered teas are known as konacha (“powder tea”).

The flavor of matcha is dominated by its amino acids. The highest grades of matcha have more intense sweetness and deeper flavor than the standard or coarser grades of tea harvested later in the year.

Health Benefits of Matcha

The health benefits of matcha tea exceed those of green tea because when you drink matcha you ingest the whole leaf, not just the brewed water. One glass of matcha is the equivalent of 10 glasses of green tea in terms of its nutritional value and antioxidant content.

A Nutritious Beverage

1. Rich in Antioxidants and Chlorophyll
2. Contains Catechins Only Found in Green Tea
3. Naturally Mood Enhancing
4. Zero on the Glycemic Index – will not raise insulin levels
5. Sugar-free, High in Fiber

Antioxidants

Exponentially Higher in Antioxidants than Blueberries and Spinach Green teas contain a high amount of antioxidants, chemically compounds known to forestall aging. Antioxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables – even chocolate.

A testing method known as ORAC – short for oxygen radical absorbance capacity, evaluates the antioxidant levels found in food. According to research done by Tufts University, the ORAC capacity of matcha green tea is exponentially higher than other foods known for their high antioxidants levels such as blueberries and spinach.

Renowned Cancer Fighting Catechin EGCg

Renowned Cancer Fighting Catechins are Only Found in Green Tea. Not all antioxidants are created equal. Antioxidants are found in many foods including fruits and vegetables.

There are many types of antioxidants, however, the classes known as catechins are found in abundance in green tea, and these maybe the most potent of all. And of the catechins, EGCg (epicgallocatechin gallate) is the catechin with broadest and most potent cancer-fighting properties. Sixty percent of the catechin content of matcha tea is EGCg.

Cleansing the Body of Toxins

Rich in Chlorophyll, Chlorophyll is a Renowned Detoxifying Agent. Chlorophyll, the pigment which gives leaves their green color, helps to remove heavy metals and chemical toxins from the body.

Because matcha powdered tea is fully ingested when consumed, unlike tea leaves which are infused then discarded, and because matcha is shade grown, a process which increases the chlorophyll content in the leaves, matcha tea is a chlorophyll rich food.

Amino Acids – Naturally Mood Enhancing

Matcha contains L-theanine, an amino acid known to relax the mind. For this reason, matcha is also known as a mood enhancer. Buddhist monks drank matcha to assist in meditation, as matcha’s amino acids, combined with caffeine, offer a sustained calm alertness over time.

Amino acids are also what gives matcha is distinctive taste. They contribute to what is known as the fifth taste, or umami, characterized by a rich creamy mouth feel. Our Matcha is made from the youngest, tenderest leaves, contains the highest levels of amino acids.

L-theanine

1. Reduces mental and physical stress
2. Reduces anxiety
3. Improves cognition
4. Increases dopamine out-put
5. Promotes alpha wave production….helps you relax and still be alert
6. Enhances mood
7. Boosts T-cell response
8. Improves immune response up to 5x higher than individuals who do not consume Ltheanine
9. Stimulates production of GABA and tryptophan within 20 minutes
10. Functions as a neuro-transmitter
11. Calms the body
12. Increases mental alertness
13. Beneficial for people with hypertension
14. Found and needed for healthy brain in every region

Choline

1. Grouped with the Vitamin Bs 998 classified as essential for the body
2. Benefits neuro-transmission
3. Aids in tissue repair
4. Aids the immune system
5. Essential for structural integrity for cell membranes
6. Essential for signaling roles for cell membranes….this is a complex system of communication that governs basic
7. cellular activities and co-ordinates cell action
8. Known as a smart nutrient improving cognition and may improve IQ
9. May improve memory
10. Building block for neuro-transmitters

Catechins

Contains MAOIs (monamine oxidase inhibitors) Mood elevator, anti-depressant • Helps reduce body fat and can positively help reduce LDL

NOTE: Double Blind study in Japan showed at 690 mg per day reduced body fat and lowered LDL

1. Reduction in atherosclerotic plaques
2. According to Norman Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, epicatechin can reduce the risk of four of the major health problems: stroke, heart failure, cancer and diabetes.
3. Helps protect the skin from UV radiation-induced damage and tumor formation.
4. Green tea catechins have also been shown to possess antibiotic properties due to their role in disrupting a specific stage of the bacterial DNA replication process.
5. Catechins, when combined with habitual exercise, have been shown to delay some forms of aging

Resveratrol – derived from Grape seeds

Anti-aging Benefits:

1. Improves cardiovascular health
2. Aids in recovery from exertion
3. Lowers LDL
4. Good for skin
5. Protects body from stress
6. Improves immune health
7. Improves metabolic rate
8. Lowers blood sugar levels

Inulin

1. As a prebiotic, Inulin fiber stimulates the growth of friendly and healthy intestinal bacteria which supports good colon health. Since it also has a very low glycemic index, it is suitable for many people who are on restricted diets.
2. In spite of being considered a soluble fiber (breaks down in water), inulin resists breakdown in the stomach and the small intestine, and is not digested, which means inulin has virtually no caloric effects.
3. Inulin will not raise blood sugar levels and for this reason is completely safe and encouraged for diabetics
4. Inulin has also been shown to promote calcium absorption, which can prevent osteoporosis
5. Inulin is a great prebiotic and it survives the harsh acids encountered in the Stomach and small intestine, making it available for consumption further down the line where probiotics await them.

Blueberries

What a Day to be Inspired

Here I sit on a December Monday morning in my home office after a challenging and exhausting (but extremely rewarding) weekend.

Today is the first business day in December and once again I begin to reflect on the road I have traveled the past 48 months as a professional network marketer and how fortunate I have been to have this experience.

What a great day…and week ahead to know I get to work from home (no commute to an office, traffic or boardroom meetings).

This morning when I opened my computer and out of all the e-mail the only one that caught my attention was a blog post by Sven Goebel, subject line:

A rewarding phone call – something to think about. Sometimes it is the “unexpected” that makes your day – so it was yesterday, on a cold winter Sunday when I received a call from India.

His message caught my attention and reinforced to me WHY I do what I do…why I am so grateful and passionate to have the privilege to be here. For once in my life I am so excited for what the day brings and excited for tomorrow…and just knowing how I can play a role in impacting the lives who I choose to work with today and tomorrow.

This is not about a great Product, its not about a great Company, and its definitely not about how we are Positioned to capture the most significant market Trend to hit North America in decades. What we are doing here is showing there is a Better Way…a better way to exist, inspire and bless each other during our limited time here on earth.

What we are doing is all about reflecting change in peoples lives through Partnerships. To Mentor and Inspire others to become something they are not today…and most likely could never Accomplish on their own. It is about getting people to a place in their lives that impacts Change, opens up new Doors, creates new Friendships and allows them to have the cash flow from a home business that fuels all they Desire in life.

So…sitting here in my office on a Monday morning in early December where else do we find this kind of opportunity in our life? It sure does not get discovered sitting in a boardroom this morning on a conference call talking about final year-end budgets, forecasts, and who gets that measly old 1.5% cost of living salary increase in the New Year.

Yes, I am inspired and more committed than ever!

All my best,
Doug

Soon Everyone in North America will be aware of Matcha Green Tea…and most will be drinking it

The popularity here in North America continues to grow as the market learns of and demands “the Campaign of green tea”…known as Chi-Oka Matcha.

Matcha is quickly becoming the latest market trend but there is a real story behind it.

Lets go over to Kyoto, Japan

If you visited Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan you would see that its everywhere you turn. The green powdery stuff has also found its way into all confections and beverages there…you can even buy a Kit-Kat with it, Starbucks has it on the menu and even Häagen-Dasz offers it as an ice cream flavor.

The people of Japan just can’t get enough of it. But its never been available here in North America…its coming! FAST! See a Trend?

The Vancouver Sun called it “Matcha Mania, Vancouverites are sipping matcha tea, once treated like gold in Japan, for a reputedly healthier buzz“.

History of Matcha

Here is a Matcha KitKat bar found in Japan…low quality food grade Matcha.

It has been around Japan as a part of their tradition for almost 1,000 years. The Japanese culture is no stranger to Matcha. Its popularity has now left Japan and is just arriving in North America in a big way.

While the Matcha craze is still relatively new its important to realize there are low quality and high quality Matcha on the market, and even in Japan….but the Japanese are able to easily spot low quality (imitation) Matcha.

Is There A Difference in Matcha Quality?

As the market curiosity and demand grows for Matcha here in North America we will likely see ‘knock-off’ imitations enter our market strictly with a focus to tap into the growing demand. It is important for the consumer to become educated on the difference between low quality (imitation) and high quality Matcha.

Accept only Chi-Oka Matcha

Low quality Matcha is best used as a food ingredient for such things as Matcha Lattes found in coffee shops, baked goods and other packaged food items that will begin to appear in store shelves in the coming years throughout North America (its coming…no doubt about it).

High quality ceremonial Chi-Oka Matcha green tea or also known as “drinking grade” Matcha is not to be cooked as it is the higher source of nutritional value, and cooking destroys the nutrients.

Eight Distinctions with Chi-Oka Matcha

Chi-Oka Matcha that has been used in Japan as part of the traditional tea ceremonial and is best enjoyed when drinking with just water. Lets take a look at eight specific and unique differences between high quality Chi-Oka Matcha and lower food grade.

1. Taste

   Chi-Oka Matcha has a naturally sweet taste with a smooth finish and little to no bitterness. Lower grade Matcha has a bitter taste that is more associated with what we know as green tea on the market today.

2. Vibrant Green Color
   

   Here is a color comparison of Chi-Oka Matcha vs Low Grade Matcha

   High quality Chi-Oka Matcha has a vibrant green color were lower grades of Matcha have more of a yellowish/brownish color. Chi-Oka Matcha gets its vibrant green color from the chlorophyll that comes from the shade growing process. If you have not watched the video yet…check out it on YouTube.

3. Sweet Smell

   High quality Chi-Oka Matcha is going to have a nice sweet smell that is pungent. The sweet smell from the Matcha actually comes from the amino acids in the tea. Matcha has high amounts of L-Theanine that comes from a result of being shade grown. Open air grown tea loses a lot of their amino acids as they are lost and converted into catechins.

4. The great taste

   The amino acids in a high quality Matcha also gives it the natural sweet taste. Ingredient grade Matcha and other open air green tea have a bitter astringent taste due to the lack of amino acids.

5. Texture of Matcha

   High quality Matcha is very fine and silky as compared to lower quality Matcha will have a more coarse feel when rubbed in between your figures. A simple test to do when comparing is to put a little of each onto a white piece of paper and with your figure smear the Matcha across the page. The high quality Matcha will leave a nice long clean line with little-to-no breaks and the lower quality will only have a shorter line and you will see breaks in the lines.

6. Market Price

   Anyone who is familiar with the real differences between two the Matchas know that high quality Matcha is an expensive tea due to its detailed and labor intensive process in the cultivating, harvesting and manufacturing process that goes into producing Matcha. Watched the video on YouTube.



7. Lifestyle Packaging

   The real benefit of using the Bios Life Chi-Oka Matcha is in its single-serving lifestyle packet, as well as its over-all taste and nutritional profile. These packet can be just mixed in water to drink on the go….perfect for any busy lifestyle.

8. Leveraged Residual Income

   In addition to considering the many benefits already listed that Chi-Oka Matcha offers, the single largest benefit is that of the perfect entrepreneurial opportunity.

   

   Huge and Expanding Market
   Perfect timing in the market
   Unique and consumable product
   Backed by a global company with a proven 100 year history
   Create leveraged income.

The phenomena of global distribution called Network Marketing is changing the landscape of how products and services are moved from mfg to consumer. Matcha is exactly the perfect product to be distributed and supported through this distribution channel.

Matcha is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

My sincere advice to you is GET ORGANIZED. You’ve got two choices presented to you right now…You can WIN BIG by deciding to participate in the Matcha Opportunity or watch the next MEGA trend to unfold before your eyes. You decide.