Linda McCarthy XanGo
by Doug Wead on March 11, 2010
in Network Marketing
By Doug Wead
Linda McCarthy died at 11:00 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Her long battle over.
The passing of Linda McCarthy marks a unique moment in the world of business. As a networker, Linda and her man Mike, who survives her, were renowned for their generosity. Their popular website, McCarthy Central, drew views far and wide from around the world. It was an attraction because it gave information and priceless technique and did so freely. The information was far more valuable than the tricks and gimmicks others sold at a premium.
Mike and Linda were always straight shooters. If others pushed the envelope with “gray” programs that found temporary success, Mike and Linda always did it the right way. And it paid. They were examples of building a network marketing business to the top, without compromising principle or cheating trusting prospects who would have followed them anywhere.
In many respects, the integrity and commitment to people of the McCarthy’s transcended the corporation with which they were working. Networking companies are notorious for winking at “gray” policies that make them money. And when finally forced back, will return to the honest, steady work of distributors who follow the rules and provide the dependable bulwark of income. The result? The “good guys” often work harder for less. But the McCarthy’s proved that being good pays money. They were not only generous and refused to cut the corners or defraud their own prospects, or raid people who weren’t their own, they made money, as much as any of their more flamboyant colleagues.
One more thing. While offering their wisdom to the world. The McCarthy’s loved their own lines of sponsorship and promoted them freely. Their website is more about their people than it is about themselves.
It was a high wire act. On the one hand they maintained the best of reputations with the company, their downline, their colleagues and on the other they made money.
It is hard to believe that Linda is gone. But her reputation will live on. Popular author, Zig Ziglar, who is failing in health, recently told a friend of mine. When you die, all you really leave behind is your name. Linda McCarthy leaves us a treasure. We will feel her with us as we carry on. And more than once we will ask ourselves, “What would Linda do?”
So sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My thought and prayers are with Mike and family. I never met Linda but I was one of those that visited their pages and learned so much. Thank you Linda for your example.
Knowing Mike & Linda for over 10 years because of the great industry we are in, I would say thank you Linda. And thank you Doug for your kind words for a dear friend.
Linda was a beautiful and very caring lady. She was always smiling and so friendly. I will miss seeing her at our events.
Heartfelt condolences to the McCarthy family. Linda is a woman we will all deeply miss….but as you say Doug, and as we have all experienced with the passing of Bob Schmidt, their memories and teaching & heart & impact survive them. Linda will always be with us because of the wonderful legacy she left in our hearts
We are so very sorry to hear about Linda’s passing. She will truly be missed. Mike and the family are in our thoughts and prayers! Our loss is heaven’s gain.
Linda was a friend, a good friend. She was a mentor to me and many others. She shared her wisdom, her kindness, her goodness. She was a teacher that called it as it was, even if you didn’t like how it was. She would hold your hand just long enough for you to relax so you would be open enough to hear her hard earned wisdom. She loved her husband, her children, her grands, her friends, her downline, her crossline. She loved her Lord. She knew well before the rest of us what was ahead for her and yet she smiled through it all and encouraged us to pursue all life had to offer. She will be missed by many and those memories she leaves us will be cherished. Good bye, my friend. I look forward to hearing your voice and seeing your smiling face as you continue to send me advice as you have so many times before. The thoughts and prayers of Joe and I are with Mike and the rest of her family and friends as we grieve her passing while knowing she is finally pain free and at peace in the arms of our Lord.
Great words, Doug, Thank you! I am priviledged to be in the McCarthy group and although I came to Xango a little too late to get to know Linda, I have met Mike. They were and will continue to be the wind beneath this whole group’s wings. God Bless you Linda McCarthy, you will be missed but your legacy will continue in our hearts and in our businesses.
Words cannot express the sadness and emotion at losing Linda Mccarthy. She has been a beacon to so many in life. Her warmth, wit and wisdom endeared her to me. She was a beloved business partner who I am privileged to call friend.
Linda was a beautiful women both inside and out. She always seemed to have a smile and a kind word. I only knew her from a distance. She was in the “people business” and it showed. Leaving people better than she found them. Playing and living by the Golden rule. I sat in one of their classes at Convention in October as I observed her wonderful skills in action. What a lady! It was fun to watch her keep Mike focused.. It makes me smile even today. Now she will be managing Mike from heaven. Now she had Gods help.
She will be greatly missed. I wish I could have known her better. For those that did you can always cherish the happy times and knowing you can meet with her again in heaven.
I joined XanGo 5 years ago and when I signed up my first distributor, Linda, one of the top people in XanGo, called me to congratulate me on that accomplishment. I was astounded and I will never forget her sincerity and genuine happiness for me which she mirrored to all around her. She will be greatly missed. My love to Mike and their family.
Linda McCarthy. Friend, sponsor, mentor. What a great gal. Linda befriended so many, and once you knew her, you were her friend. I have known Linda (and Mike) for some 15 years, and have loved them since day one. Linda will be missed, but will still be here in our hearts, and minds. None of us will be quite the same without her, but are far better people having known her.Thank you Linda for all you were. The suffering is over, may your everlasting life be glorious! We will see you one day again…Blessings to Mike and their sons.
Linda and Mike were both always above the fray, offering encouragement to all, whether in their line of Distributorship or not. For that I was always impressed. I knew them both from afar, and therefore never knew of Linda’s
illness,another sign of her greatness.
But being with her and Mike at top Distributor events she always had a
soft smile, a gentle heart,and gentle words of encouragement. We shared many
memorable moments.
She will be missed by many. God bless her,and prayers and deepest condolences
to Mike and their family.
Doug, thank you for sharing this information. Mike and certainly, Linda have been in my prayers. Although I didn’t know Linda personally,I appreciated her unselfish willingness to help so many. To God be the Glory as one of His children has gone home to be with Him, but we, in the extended family of XanGo, will miss Linda and find solace in her wonderful legacy. My prayers go up for Mike and the family.
I had the unique opportunity to know Linda through the eyes of her son. We sat together on a plane trip that had a stop over in Denver. The way he spoke about his parents ethics and love for their team has warmed my heart today as I write this. That plane trip was over 4 years ago and it has still has had an impact on me today.
Mike, the way you loved Linda was a blessing for all to witness. May you feel held by God’s arms of love and the love of all those around you offering comfort.
We will all miss Linda.
My prayers are with Mike and the entire McCarthy family in this time of sorrow.
From the first time I met Linda I was overwhelmed by her sweet spirit. She reminded me so much of my mother. I believe God sends down angels to live amoung us to teach us about love and charity. My mother was one of those angels and so was Linda. David and I will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and her children.
I had the privilege of meeting Mike and Linda. My first impression was honesty, integrity and class act. Linda always greeted you with a smile and a gracious welcome. My prayers are with Mike and his family. Linda will always be with you in your memories and hearts. God Bless.
We only in the past few months had learned of Linda’s illness. She has remained in our hearts and prayers and we were hoping things would turn. Apparently the Lord needed a very special Angel because when He called Linda Home that is exactly what He got. Linda will be missed by countless friends, family and co-workers. Our deepest sympathy to Mike and family.
I met Linda several times, she was always kind. A very sweet lady, My prayers are with the family. We know Linda is in a better place and she feels no more pain. God will continue to bless Linda’s family.
Dear Mike I hug you from here…
I am so sorry, so so sorry… I will never forget her beautiful sweet kind eyes… I am speechless,,, I cannot believe it… Sad devastating news… Your Xango family will miss you so much
HI Doug!
Sorry to hear about Linda.But you wrote some great words about her and her husband.They’ve made such great work,noone will forget,wether in their downline or not.All respect to her husband contuning the work.I will never,ever complain about my father or family being sick.He is an example very few of us can follow.
Sorry to hear about Linda. Our prayer are with Mike and his family, that God will give them peace this time of sorrow
I first got to really know beautiful Linda McCarthy at a DVD filming in Utah.
Her character and warmth were so evident and it was then that I feel for her as a friend. She will be sadly missed by many who knew her but her loving memory will last forever. Mike and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Just heard of Linda’s passing, hope if Mike or the children see this they will see a reminder of New Bern NC and how much we loved the McCarthy family