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Provo, UT, Oct. 31, 2008 — By applying the ecommerce expertise of Shawn Casey and with personal mentoring from Prosper Inc., Ed Winslow of Wilton, Conn., has developed a thriving eCommerce business focused on decorative concrete and coatings.

While that would seem an odd subject on which to base a successful eCommerce business, Winslow has an extensive background in real estate. With that perspective, Winslow aims to give his readers timely information on how to use such products as a way to add value to a property.

“One thing about the internet is that opportunities come through the back door,” Winslow said. “I didn’t even know what a blog was back in January, but I estimate I’ll achieve a high monthly income by February 2009. That will mark 12 months since I started Metrocrete.com. What’s really amazing is that I only started asking companies to advertise in June.”

Prosper has distilled the insights of Casey’s Internet marketing techniques into an action-focused curriculum. Prosper also provides each student with a personal mentor who answers questions, shares real-world experience, and holds the student accountable so that he or she can make progress. Winslow said one of the most valuable lessons he gained from his mentor was a fundamental understanding of keyword phrases and how to work them into a blog post.

“I look for keyword phrases that are not optimized. Many of the blog posts I write are case studies submitted by contractors,” Winslow explained. “For www.onedayfloors.com, I work in local SEO strategies. As the company grows and more contractors become certified to use their products I will have unlimited content. I’m now creating a social network for them and will be writing all the company press releases. Other companies are looking at what I’m doing and have expressed interest in my online marketing services. It’s like I’m becoming an online marketing company. And to think people roll their eyes when I tell them I have a Website about concrete.”

About Prosper Inc.
Prosper, based in Provo, Utah, is a global leader of coaching and distance training in real estate investing, stock market investing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and personal finance. Prosper Inc has coached more than 40,000 students since its founding in 1999, and currently educates thousands of students enrolled in its programs in 76 countries. Visit Prosper at http://www.prospercorp.com.

Prosper Inc. Celebrates Successful First Year and Half in Rexburg Office

Provo, UT, June 12, 2008 — A year and a half after opening a sales office in Rexburg, Prosper Inc. of Provo, Utah, looks back on a successful year while looking forward to a long-term presence in the community.

“Rexburg is a great fit for Prosper and we are looking forward to many more rewarding years here,” said Aaron Peterson, executive vice president of sales at Prosper. “We are thrilled to be a part of the community and to associate with business and civic leaders here. The earliest days of Prosper trace back to BYU-Idaho, so having a presence in Rexburg means a lot to us.”

Prosper Inc. provides customized, results-based distance education to students in 76 countries. Through Prosper’s coaching and curriculum, students start their own businesses, learn techniques to get out of debt, develop added sources of revenue, and more. Approximately 85 percent of Prosper’s enrolling students complete the coursework for their chosen program. While Prosper’s Rexburg operation is small, there is room for growth and it fills an important role.

“Prosper has some exciting plans in the works to branch out into new directions and offer more avenues of learning,” Peterson said. “As these initiatives bear fruit, our Rexburg office will likely grow to support these programs, which will only strengthen our connection to the community for years to come.”

About Prosper Inc.

Prosper Inc., based in Provo, Utah, is a global leader of coaching and distance training in real estate investing, stock market investing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and personal finance. Prosper Inc. has coached more than 40,000 students since its founding in 1999, and currently educates thousands of students enrolled in its programs in 76 countries. Visit Prosper Inc.

Provo, UT, June 12, 2008 — Prosper Inc. has recently appointed four new executives to its management team, as the coaching and distance training company prepares for the next phase in its growth.

Dave Ellis has been appointed president of Prosper Inc. Ellis has eight years’ experience in adult education and training, serving as president of Franklin Covey Coaching, LLC, and as vice president of new business development at AMS Direct. Ellis also has extensive experience in the nutrition and fitness industry, including founder and owner of American Exercise & Gym; vice president of product development at Nordic Track; and vice president of international sales and marketing at Weider Nutrition Group. At Life Fitness, where he served as director of product development, he was recognized as marketer of the year. He is a graduate of the Lawrence Technological University and has studied at the Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Doug Folsom has joined Prosper as chief financial officer. Most recently, Folsom was the managing director of operations and the CFO for Studeo, a national advertising agency with offices in Salt Lake City and Irvine, Calif. Folsom served as president and chief operations officer of Indulgent Foods, LLC, the home of Stephen’s Gourmet Hot Cocoa and Mrs. Fields Premium Hot Cocoa brands.  He was also a partner and CFO of Euro RSCG Tatham Partners LLC, located in Chicago, Ill., which was a regional office for Euro RSCG Worldwide. He is a graduate of the University of Utah and is a CPA.

David Higley has been named chief marketing officer at Prosper Inc. Prior to joining Prosper, Higley was the executive vice president of online marketing at EURO RSCG DRTV, where he managed the online marketing team and was responsible for building and developing an online marketing platform. Higley has also served as vice president of marketing and advertising at Corinthian Colleges Inc., a leading post-secondary education provider in North America. Higley is a graduate of Utah State University.

George Brunt has joined Prosper as chief legal officer. Most recently, George was with the top ranked national law firm, Greenburg and Traurig. Prior to that he served as senior vice president and general counsel of Alcatel Americas, DSC Communications Corporation, Citicorp Business Systems and ITT Information Systems. Brunt is a graduate of Brigham Young University and received his juris doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law.

About Prosper Inc.

Prosper Inc., based in Provo, Utah, is a global leader of coaching and distance training in real estate investing, stock market investing, entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and personal finance. Prosper Inc. has coached more than 40,000 students since its founding in 1999, and currently educates thousands of students enrolled in its programs in 76 countries. Visit Prosper Inc. at http://www.prospercorp.com.