How Larry and Taylor Thompson Transformed Network Marketing Training for Future Generations
In 1981, a last-minute decision to record a live seminar would change the network marketing industry forever. Larry Thompson, drawing from 13 years of mentorship under industry pioneers Bobby DePew and Jim Rohn, delivered what would become known as The Millionaire Training. In just three hours, through masterful storytelling and practical wisdom, he captured principles that would help create countless success stories across multiple generations.
What no one could have predicted was how that recording would not only transform the industry but also play a role in bringing together two people who would further evolve these teachings for a new era. Taylor Thompson, then a young mother seeking to earn $800 monthly, received a bootlegged copy of The Millionaire Training early in her career. The principles resonated so deeply that they became the foundation of her own success – long before she would meet their creator.
When Larry and Taylor’s paths finally crossed years later, it wasn’t just a meeting of hearts but of minds dedicated to helping others succeed. Together, they recognized that while the principles remained powerful, modern entrepreneurs needed additional guidance in specific areas. This realization led to the creation of the 6 Pillar Cycle Training, which delves deeper into the half-dozen critical elements needed for self-employment success, whether someone’s goal is $500 or $50,000 monthly.
Their plan to share this training through quarterly seminars, much like Larry had done with Herbalife in the 1980s and ’90s, took an unexpected turn when the pandemic halted public gatherings after just two Gig Summits. Yet, as often happens in business, this challenge created an opportunity. The LT WealthBuilding Academy was born, transforming their in-person training into an accessible online portal that maintains the power of personal connection through monthly interactive coaching sessions.
“The timing proved perfect,” Taylor explains. “With the rise of the gig economy and more people seeking side hustles than ever before, we could reach those who needed these principles most.” Larry adds, “The fundamentals of success haven’t changed – what’s changed is how we can deliver them to more people more effectively.”
What sets the Academy apart isn’t just its content but its approach. While the internet has flooded entrepreneurs with countless theories and “secret formulas,” often disguising sales pitches for endless upsells, Larry and Taylor took a different path. They made the complete Academy available for a one-time payment of $97, with optional monthly coaching for just $37. “Success isn’t about learning more to do more,” Larry often says. “It’s about mastering fundamentals through repetition until they become natural.”
The principles they teach have been proven across different companies, products, and compensation plans. The variable has always been the individual – usually someone who’s never been self-employed or who tried and failed because they weren’t taught how to think and act. Through concepts like the Daily Method of Operation and SINALOA (Safety In Numbers and Law of Averages), Larry and Taylor provide the mental tools needed for sustainable success.
Their complementary teaching styles make complex concepts accessible to everyone. While Larry shares powerful stories that illuminate principles, Taylor helps participants see practical applications in their own situations. Before every training session, they pray together that their words will serve exactly what people need to hear – a testament to their commitment to authentic leadership.
Through the Academy, Larry and Taylor Thompson have created more than just a training portal – they’ve built a legacy that will continue transforming lives for generations to come. By making proven principles accessible to anyone willing to learn and apply them, they’re helping create success stories in an era where authentic guidance is needed more than ever.
As network marketing continues to evolve, the Thompson’s impact grows stronger. Their ability to bridge timeless wisdom with modern application, while maintaining the personal touch that makes their teaching so powerful, sets a new standard for industry education. Through the LT WealthBuilding Academy, they’re ensuring that anyone, in any company, can access the guidance needed to build sustainable success while staying true to themselves.