MY STORY

REBUILDING WITH PURPOSE
By Harry Rugnone

THE JOURNEY

1985: Migrated from Argentina to the United States seeking opportunity.

1993: Started my career in real estate.

1997: Entered the mortgage industry, eventually founding and managing my own company.

2008: The financial crisis destroyed my mortgage business. I lost everything.

2008: Discovered Network Marketing—not just as a business, but as the vehicle to regain control of my income and my life.

NETWORK MARKETING: SINCE 2008, 3 COMPANIES, 3 MENTORS

I haven't "jumped" from company to company. I have built strategically alongside the best in the world:

Company 1

Mentored by Brian McClure (#1 Global Earner). This is where I mastered the foundation of systems, duplication, and leadership. I was featured in Success From Home Magazine (Nov 2013) alongside Brian and our top leadership team.

Company 2

Introduced to Steve and Gina Merritt. They taught me their proven system, and we became close personal friends. Over their career, they have developed more than 200 millionaires.

Company 3

(LifeWave): Following Steve and Gina into LifeWave to build with their proven system, while adding my "Cold Market" expertise through the 5-Day Challenge.

My mentorship circle includes Brian McClure, Steve and Gina Merritt, and digital leaders like Eric Worre and Ed Mylett.

THE RECENT YEARS: WHY I WAS SILENT

For the past few years, the mortgage industry demanded 100% of my focus. I was in "survival mode," managing the business rather than building a legacy.

In November 2024, I was invited to be the cover story for US Business News Magazine. That recognition shifted something inside me. I realized it was time to re-engage. It was time to build big.

📰 Read the full article: US Business News - Harry Rugnone: Resilience in Network Marketing

THEN LIFE HAPPENED

  • March 2025: I was rear-ended in a car accident and began physical therapy.

  • May 2025: Two months later, I was hit head-on in a major collision.

  • My wife dislocated her elbow, and my son, who was with us, suffered bruising and neck/shoulder pain. Thankfully, after a period of physical therapy, he has fully recovered.

  • I spent the day in the hospital being treated for my injuries. While my wife and son avoided surgery, my rotator cuff and bicep tendon were completely torn.

  • October 2025: I underwent major shoulder surgery. I am still in physical therapy today, facing potential surgery on my other shoulder and back issues.

THE TURNING POINT

Most people ask, "Why did this happen to me?" My philosophy is different: Things happen FOR me, not TO me.

During my recovery, I finally had the one thing I never had before: Time. I realized that if I had been building residual income consistently, the checks would have kept coming while I was in the hospital. This "setback" was actually a message.

I decided that if I was going to build again, it had to be with a system so simple that anyone could duplicate it. I took Steve and Gina’s proven model and added a "Cold Market" engine so my team would never run out of people to talk to.

By March 2026, the 5-Day Challenge was fully built. I am now more intentional and motivated than ever to help thousands of people win.

WHAT THIS TAUGHT ME

  • Trading time for money has a ceiling.

  • One accident or one economic crash can put your family at risk.

  • Residual income is no longer optional; it is a necessity.

THE PROOF: 11 YEARS OF RESILIENCE

📰 2013: 2013: Success From Home Magazine – Building in the trenches with the #1 earners.

📰 2024: US Business News Magazine – Recognized for resilience and leadership. Read the full US Business News article: "Harry Rugnone: Resilience in Network Marketing"

Why I created The 5-Day Challenge

People don’t fail because the business is hard. They fail because they lack:

  1. A Simple System: (5 Days, 20 Invitations, Proven Scripts).

  2. Proven Mentorship: (Decades of real-world business experience).

  3. Belief: (Built through action, not just thinking).

MY MISSION: THE 40+ ADVANTAGE

I am especially passionate about helping those 40 and older. Society says it’s "too late" to start over. I’m here to tell you that Age is your Advantage. Your network is bigger. Your credibility is higher. Your urgency is real.

If I can launch this in my 50s while in physical therapy, you can do this too.

WHAT YOU'RE GETTING

When you join this team, you are plugging into:

  • ✅ 30+ Years of Business Experience (Real Estate, Mortgage, MLM).

  • ✅ Direct Mentorship from Steve & Gina Merritt’s organization.

  • ✅ The 5-Day Challenge System (To scale from people you know to people you don't).

  • ✅ Bilingual Support (Full English and Spanish capability).

CONNECT WITH ME

📱 Instagram: instagram.com/harryrugnone

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/harryrugnone

A Note on Our Culture: Everyone who arrives here is part of one unified team. If you were introduced to this page by another Brand Partner, they remain your primary point of contact. This system is designed to support their leadership, not replace it. We grow through trust, alignment, and shared mentorship.

"It's never too late to start something new. With the right mindset and a supportive network, you can achieve meaningful goals.

Harry Rugnone

Creator of The 5-Day Challenge

Ready to start your journey?

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