Did you start out your Network Marketing business by making a list of all your family, friends, co-workers and anyone else you've known since Kindergarten? Then very excitedly told them about what a great product and business opportunity you had. What was their response? Probably not exactly what you expected. They didn't share your enthusiasm. What a downer. Now what? Crawl back into your cave and stay there until a customer or prospect miraculously drops out of the sky?
That's the thinking of someone who is broke and will probably stay there. The only way you are going to get your message, product, or opportunity out there is to promote yourself. Do you realize that wealthy people promote themselves all the time? How else did they get where they are? Can you imagine Donald Trump hiding in his office waiting for good opportunities to appear? He's a "make it happen" kinda guy. Who else can you think of that is famous and YES rich? Let's talk about Jack Canfield of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Do you know that he talked to 140 publishing companies before he was finally published? What if he had quit after the first rejection? Our world would NOT be a better place for it. Our world is a much better place with the Chicken Soup series.
Are you then depriving the world of the quality product or service you have to offer? First of all, I should back up a little; do you have a strong positive belief in your product or service? Is there a demand for it? Promoting yourself is all about belief in yourself and what you are offering. Have you done your research on the market for what you are selling? Where would you find the people who need your product or service? With a little bit of effort, i.e., research, you can find many people who would benefit from what you have to offer.
Sure, the Law of Attraction is real. However, the Law of Attraction without the use of the Law of Action doesn't get you very far. YUK!! You mean I have to take ACTION? Does that mean stepping out of my comfort zone? YES! Are you supposed to be comfortable with every action you take? No!! No one is comfortable with every new endeavor they embark upon. But what separates the rich from the not so rich (broke) is action. They move forward even though it might be uncomfortable. Rich people take action; broke people make excuses.
The only way to get comfortable with a new undertaking is to do it. Have you ever heard of the "Ready, Shoot, Aim" principle? Contrary to what we are taught, "Ready, Aim, Shoot", life is a series of small readjustments. When driving a car, we are constantly making tiny adjustments with the steering wheel to stay in our lane, ultimately getting to our destination. We are off-course more than we are on-course. However, we don't get in our car, aim for our destination and just drive without making adjustments. Your Network Marketing (MLM) business is like that. You prepare yourself (Ready), but not "analysis paralysis", by gaining knowledge of your product, service and company. Then you take action (Shoot), by letting people know what you have to offer – promoting. As you are taking action, you constantly adjust what you are saying or doing as you get better with your presentation (Aim). Competency comes with practice.
If your goal is to become wealthy, you must take action. You must promote yourself and your product or service. Don't be shy about it. There are many tools out there to help you promote yourself. I belong to an organization that is dedicated to just that…getting yourself heard in a low rejection environment. Without that, I was just as scared and shy as you might be feeling. A good marketing system builds confidence. Systems are duplicatable; people are not. We can teach you to find no-cost or low-cost leads. I would be happy to help you TAKE ACTION.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
"If I Weren't Afraid"....
In response to a question I was asked,i.e., "If I Weren't Afraid..." what would I do, I wrote the following poem. Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing and thinking about the topic.
I am a professional Network Marketer. Therefore, as part of my personal development, I must face my fears daily and overcome them to be successful. Anything worth having requires work. But working smart is the real answer and charging ahead without fear are the real keys to success.
IF I WEREN'T AFRAID
If I Weren't Afraid...
I'd write a children's book
And, have it published
So everyone could look...
Through rose colored glasses
At a world without worry.
A world slowed down
No one in a hurry.
If I Weren't Afraid...
I would own my life,
Without trivial concerns
Far from stress and strife....
I would fear nothing.
I'd kick up my heels.
I'd dance with the moon
From no one to conceal.
How happy I'd be,
As free as the wind.
New adventures pursued
The fun would never end.
If I Weren't Afraid...
I'd fly high and free,
Skipping across rainbows
New worlds would I see.
So I say to myself,
What's stopping you,
From reaching up high,
Grabbing new things to do?
Only the darkness of fear
Keeps me from obtaining my dreams.
No real obsticles in the way,
Just my own limits it seems.
So, from this moment on,
I will fear no more.
My dreams I'll pursue,
Adventures behind every door.
Come fly with me,
Grab tightly my hand.
We'll glide smoothly along,
Like the motion of hourglass and sand.
Do not fear anything,
Fate has wrtten your play.
All you must do now,
Is discover the day.
I am a professional Network Marketer. Therefore, as part of my personal development, I must face my fears daily and overcome them to be successful. Anything worth having requires work. But working smart is the real answer and charging ahead without fear are the real keys to success.
IF I WEREN'T AFRAID
If I Weren't Afraid...
I'd write a children's book
And, have it published
So everyone could look...
Through rose colored glasses
At a world without worry.
A world slowed down
No one in a hurry.
If I Weren't Afraid...
I would own my life,
Without trivial concerns
Far from stress and strife....
I would fear nothing.
I'd kick up my heels.
I'd dance with the moon
From no one to conceal.
How happy I'd be,
As free as the wind.
New adventures pursued
The fun would never end.
If I Weren't Afraid...
I'd fly high and free,
Skipping across rainbows
New worlds would I see.
So I say to myself,
What's stopping you,
From reaching up high,
Grabbing new things to do?
Only the darkness of fear
Keeps me from obtaining my dreams.
No real obsticles in the way,
Just my own limits it seems.
So, from this moment on,
I will fear no more.
My dreams I'll pursue,
Adventures behind every door.
Come fly with me,
Grab tightly my hand.
We'll glide smoothly along,
Like the motion of hourglass and sand.
Do not fear anything,
Fate has wrtten your play.
All you must do now,
Is discover the day.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Do You Think Like Your Prospects?
How long has it been since you were a Prospect? I can't remember back that far. Especially since I have been in several different companies and failed at every one until I found the company I am currently with and its duplicatable system.
Can you still think like a Prospect after being in the Network Marketing profession for a while? Or have you forgotten what is important? What motivates someone to join you in your business? For that fact, what motivates ANYONE to join you in ANY activity?
Is it because you are "Too Sexy for Your Shirt"? So wealthy you have a fan club? Have a fantastic car, or mansion? Probably none of the above. Here is a short quiz that might shed some light on what is important to a Prospect.
This quiz is taken from the Ebook "Success in 10 Steps" by Michael Dlouhy.
Get your pen. Here's the list:
1. Company literature shown
2. Marketing plan and potential earnings
3. Training provided
4. Who gave the presentation
5. Product line
6. Company management experience
7. Up-line support
8. Company image
9. Sales kit provided
10. Being first in your area
List the above items in the order you believe a Prospect would be most interested in, in order to join you in your business.
Remember, you are thinking like a Prospect. Try not to look at the answers before you finish your quiz.
One of my mentors, Tom “Big Al” Schreiter, has traveled the world promoting his MLM business. He's discovered what prospects consider most important in deciding on a company.
The answers to the quiz are the following:
#1 won hands down.
1. Who gave the presentation?
"People join people, they don't join companies." Michael Dlouhy, "Success in 10 Steps". The Prospect is interested in YOU, the presenter. Do you meet their criteria as a leader? Will you be there for them as they build their business? This business is about people, not about products or services. When you care about someone, it shows. The Prospect will develop trust in you.
2. Up-line Support.
We're back to people again. You will be their support. They want to know if you will help them. How about YOUR Upline? Will they be available to the Prospect also? One of the first questions your Prospect will have is whether or not they can do the business. So you and your up-line will have to portray integrity and trustworthiness. They won't join someone they don't like and trust. After all, they will be working closely with you and none of us want to work with someone they don't like and trust.
3. Training Provided
So far they haven't asked about the money yet. Surprised? Isn't that why we work? Actually, the motivation for setting up a Network Marketing business begins with the people we will be working with. Again, we're back to like and trust. You have to show them you will be helping them succeed. So many Network Marketing companies have the philosophy of recruit and run. The Prospect is left holding the bag all alone. No wonder there is such a high attrition rate in Network Marketing.
How are you going to provide training? Do you offer interactive conference calls? How about marketing and leads generation training? Then, there is product training. What do you have to offer them? Does the company offer training? What if this is their first time working in Network Marketing? Starting any new business is scary. But take McDonalds as an example. They have a strong duplicatable system that is used throughout their franchises. You can walk into any McDonalds and expect similar menus and identical work processes. They are, for the most part, run very efficiently. Can you offer a training system to your Prospect that will allow THEM to train their Prospects? It's all about know, like and trust. Training is critical to their success.
4. Marketing Plan and Potential Earnings.
Nearly halfway through the Prospect's list of what is important to them, and we're finally getting to compensation. They are wondering if they can do this. Can they really make some money? However, they are back to wondering if you can provide the necessary training to help them be successful. How much money isn't as big an issue as "Can I really do this AND make some money"? What are you going to provide in the way of training and support? You don't really need to go into great detail about the compensation plan because they are thinking about so many different things at this point; they won't retain all the specifics.
5. Product Line
Now come questions about the product or service they will be selling. This is not the time to go into secret ingredients of your wonder product, or to tell them about how many bauds per second their Internet service will provide. A basic overview will suffice at this point. People don't really want to know all about the product, they just want to know if it is something they can use. They are going to want to know if YOU use the products and what results you have had.
6. Being first in the area
Have they asked about the company yet? Nope. People want to know there is room for growth. They don't want to be in a saturated market, but neither do they want to be the only ones selling this product or service. They want the assurance that the product or service is saleable.
7. Company Literature Shown
Many Network Marketers focus on company literature, audios, videos, etc. But in the long run, that is NOT what is going to create a desire for someone to join you in your business. We're back to Network Marketing being a relationship building business. People want to join YOU, not your video.
8. Company Image
Will your Prospect be impressed by an elaborate office building and huge warehouse in an exclusive area of town? I know that didn't impress me. However, after I joined the business, I WAS impressed by the streamlined structure of my company and how much MORE money they were paying their distributors as a result.
Mainly your Prospect wants to be assured that this is a legitimate business and not some offshore corporation with a mailbox for an address. Will they get a check for their hard work, and will the company be there for the long haul? In other businesses, such as Insurance or Investments, the company image is very important. But in Network Marketing, we are back to relationship building.
9. Is The Sales Kit Provided?
Now the Prospect wants to know what their marketing tools will be. Is there good literature? Are there well-produced videos or tapes?
Most presentations start out with information on the company, then the sales kit is presented. However, this is 9th on the list of the most important presentation activities on the Prospect's mind. Who is doing the presentation is still the most important thing for your Prospect. They are still wondering if you will be there to help them. Will your Upline be there? Can they make some money? What will you do to help them be successful?
And, finally…
10. Company Management Experience
Lastly, the Prospect wants to know about the company management. Is the "President a family man, and he's got four or five families to prove it"? From "Success in 10 Steps", Michael Dlouhy. The Prospect really doesn't care. They are still focused on you, the presenter, and how you will help THEM.
Have you convinced them they can do it? Do they like you? Do they believe and trust in you, if not, nothing else matters.
Now it's time to score your quiz.
Again, this is from "Success in 10 Steps", Michael Dlouhy.
Take the difference between what you had and the correct answer. (E.g., if you had #10 Company Management Experience ranked #1, you’d have a difference of 9.)
Do that with every item. Add them up. Now you’ll see how YOU are thinking, compared to how the prospect is thinking.
When I first took the Quiz, I did not do very well. I scored a very high number. My guess is that MANY Network Marketers get these 10 activities backwards, hence, the difficulty in talking with a Prospect and having them join you in your business.
All that matters is what your Prospect is thinking, not what you think they should know.
Learn to think like a Prospect and your entire business will turn around.
To get your free copy of the Ebook "Success in 10 Steps" just click on the name.
Can you still think like a Prospect after being in the Network Marketing profession for a while? Or have you forgotten what is important? What motivates someone to join you in your business? For that fact, what motivates ANYONE to join you in ANY activity?
Is it because you are "Too Sexy for Your Shirt"? So wealthy you have a fan club? Have a fantastic car, or mansion? Probably none of the above. Here is a short quiz that might shed some light on what is important to a Prospect.
This quiz is taken from the Ebook "Success in 10 Steps" by Michael Dlouhy.
Get your pen. Here's the list:
1. Company literature shown
2. Marketing plan and potential earnings
3. Training provided
4. Who gave the presentation
5. Product line
6. Company management experience
7. Up-line support
8. Company image
9. Sales kit provided
10. Being first in your area
List the above items in the order you believe a Prospect would be most interested in, in order to join you in your business.
Remember, you are thinking like a Prospect. Try not to look at the answers before you finish your quiz.
One of my mentors, Tom “Big Al” Schreiter, has traveled the world promoting his MLM business. He's discovered what prospects consider most important in deciding on a company.
The answers to the quiz are the following:
#1 won hands down.
1. Who gave the presentation?
"People join people, they don't join companies." Michael Dlouhy, "Success in 10 Steps". The Prospect is interested in YOU, the presenter. Do you meet their criteria as a leader? Will you be there for them as they build their business? This business is about people, not about products or services. When you care about someone, it shows. The Prospect will develop trust in you.
2. Up-line Support.
We're back to people again. You will be their support. They want to know if you will help them. How about YOUR Upline? Will they be available to the Prospect also? One of the first questions your Prospect will have is whether or not they can do the business. So you and your up-line will have to portray integrity and trustworthiness. They won't join someone they don't like and trust. After all, they will be working closely with you and none of us want to work with someone they don't like and trust.
3. Training Provided
So far they haven't asked about the money yet. Surprised? Isn't that why we work? Actually, the motivation for setting up a Network Marketing business begins with the people we will be working with. Again, we're back to like and trust. You have to show them you will be helping them succeed. So many Network Marketing companies have the philosophy of recruit and run. The Prospect is left holding the bag all alone. No wonder there is such a high attrition rate in Network Marketing.
How are you going to provide training? Do you offer interactive conference calls? How about marketing and leads generation training? Then, there is product training. What do you have to offer them? Does the company offer training? What if this is their first time working in Network Marketing? Starting any new business is scary. But take McDonalds as an example. They have a strong duplicatable system that is used throughout their franchises. You can walk into any McDonalds and expect similar menus and identical work processes. They are, for the most part, run very efficiently. Can you offer a training system to your Prospect that will allow THEM to train their Prospects? It's all about know, like and trust. Training is critical to their success.
4. Marketing Plan and Potential Earnings.
Nearly halfway through the Prospect's list of what is important to them, and we're finally getting to compensation. They are wondering if they can do this. Can they really make some money? However, they are back to wondering if you can provide the necessary training to help them be successful. How much money isn't as big an issue as "Can I really do this AND make some money"? What are you going to provide in the way of training and support? You don't really need to go into great detail about the compensation plan because they are thinking about so many different things at this point; they won't retain all the specifics.
5. Product Line
Now come questions about the product or service they will be selling. This is not the time to go into secret ingredients of your wonder product, or to tell them about how many bauds per second their Internet service will provide. A basic overview will suffice at this point. People don't really want to know all about the product, they just want to know if it is something they can use. They are going to want to know if YOU use the products and what results you have had.
6. Being first in the area
Have they asked about the company yet? Nope. People want to know there is room for growth. They don't want to be in a saturated market, but neither do they want to be the only ones selling this product or service. They want the assurance that the product or service is saleable.
7. Company Literature Shown
Many Network Marketers focus on company literature, audios, videos, etc. But in the long run, that is NOT what is going to create a desire for someone to join you in your business. We're back to Network Marketing being a relationship building business. People want to join YOU, not your video.
8. Company Image
Will your Prospect be impressed by an elaborate office building and huge warehouse in an exclusive area of town? I know that didn't impress me. However, after I joined the business, I WAS impressed by the streamlined structure of my company and how much MORE money they were paying their distributors as a result.
Mainly your Prospect wants to be assured that this is a legitimate business and not some offshore corporation with a mailbox for an address. Will they get a check for their hard work, and will the company be there for the long haul? In other businesses, such as Insurance or Investments, the company image is very important. But in Network Marketing, we are back to relationship building.
9. Is The Sales Kit Provided?
Now the Prospect wants to know what their marketing tools will be. Is there good literature? Are there well-produced videos or tapes?
Most presentations start out with information on the company, then the sales kit is presented. However, this is 9th on the list of the most important presentation activities on the Prospect's mind. Who is doing the presentation is still the most important thing for your Prospect. They are still wondering if you will be there to help them. Will your Upline be there? Can they make some money? What will you do to help them be successful?
And, finally…
10. Company Management Experience
Lastly, the Prospect wants to know about the company management. Is the "President a family man, and he's got four or five families to prove it"? From "Success in 10 Steps", Michael Dlouhy. The Prospect really doesn't care. They are still focused on you, the presenter, and how you will help THEM.
Have you convinced them they can do it? Do they like you? Do they believe and trust in you, if not, nothing else matters.
Now it's time to score your quiz.
Again, this is from "Success in 10 Steps", Michael Dlouhy.
Take the difference between what you had and the correct answer. (E.g., if you had #10 Company Management Experience ranked #1, you’d have a difference of 9.)
Do that with every item. Add them up. Now you’ll see how YOU are thinking, compared to how the prospect is thinking.
When I first took the Quiz, I did not do very well. I scored a very high number. My guess is that MANY Network Marketers get these 10 activities backwards, hence, the difficulty in talking with a Prospect and having them join you in your business.
All that matters is what your Prospect is thinking, not what you think they should know.
Learn to think like a Prospect and your entire business will turn around.
To get your free copy of the Ebook "Success in 10 Steps" just click on the name.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
What Color is Your Personality Rainbow
Each of us have a dominant personality color. This classification of personality temperaments dates back to 400 B.C. when Hippocrates named them Melancholic, Sanguine, Choleric and Phlegmatic.
In my Network Marketing organization we have adopted the theory that the names of these personality temperaments coincide with colors. Melancholic is associated with the color GREEN. YELLOW is Phlegmatic, RED is Choleric, and BLUE is Sanguine.
Each color has its strengths and weaknesses. Each personality contributes to the interesting aspects of being human.
Here's a story about how the colors interact.
It was a bright beautiful day. The sun was shining, the sky was clear and the temperature was 72 degrees. It was a near perfect day. I was invited to a party that day which was to be held outdoors. The weather couldn't get much better than that for the party.
When I arrived, I was happy to see that many of my friends were there, plus some people I didn't know. I'm not really a party animal, but was open to meeting some new people.
I was warmly greeted at the door by my friend, Malcomb Monkey. "Hello Oliver Owl, how are you?" he said. He's always ready for a party. He is self-employed. No one really knows for sure what he does, but I've heard him use the term "Network Marketing". I don't quite know what that is, but he loves doing it. I enjoy being around him because he is always upbeat, full of energy, enthusiastic and creative. His voice is so strong, you can hear him from a block away. Malcomb loves being around people and never meets a stranger. He looked great in his bright "BLUE" Hawaiian print shirt. Good thing he's married to Tina Teddy Bear. He's so disorganized he would never have been able to pull this party together. Malcomb flies by the seat of his pants and loves public speaking. He's so much fun to be around.
About the time Malcomb had finished greeting me at the door and introducing me to six people, whose names I couldn't recall, Tina Teddy Bear came out of the kitchen with a beautiful tray of well arranged, and decorated, carrot cake muffins. She immediately set down the muffins and walked across the room to give me a big hug. Tina looked wonderful in her "YELLOW" sundress. She always dresses so well for every function she is at. She has such great taste. She is a little soft spoken. Tina Teddy Bear is a crisis counselor. She has worked in that profession for many years. She has won many awards at work for her dependability and being a team player. Tina is so warm and friendly, that I know why she is so good at counseling. Malcomb says he has to be careful, though, when communicating with her because she can be a little overly sensitive. Tina is definitely the one in the family that holds things together. She is so dependable, warm and loving. Tina Teddy Bear excused herself to finish her job of making sure her guests were well taken care of.
Malcomb had moved on to greet other newcomers. I (Oliver Owl) stood there for a moment alone in the room wondering where I could go to be inconspicuous. I did want to meet some other people but I'm a bit reserved and it is not always easy for me to walk up to someone and begin talking to a complete stranger. I don't mind being alone. I just have to be careful that I don't spend so much time alone that I become depressed. I prefer formal introductions. I am an Engineer and not everyone wants to discuss the technology I work with, especially the research. I took off my "GREEN" linen jacket and laid it across the back of one of the chairs, then headed out to where the party was. I took a glass of diet coke from the bar and began to analyze each of the guests wondering what they did for a living. I like knowing a lot about the people I interact with. I persisted in doing that until someone tapped on my shoulder.
As I turned around I was met with a forceful and loud,"HELLO". She introduced herself as Sally Shark. I barely had time to try to remember her name before she began telling me all about herself. Sally is a CEO/Attorney for her corporation. She definitely looked the part. No casual dress for her, she was definitely "dressed for success" in her "RED" blazer, white blouse, black skirt and print scarf. As I stood there listening to her talk about herself, i.e., dominating the conversation, I noticed that she was very intense and goal oriented. It was difficult to believe all she was telling me. I had a strong feeling she was exaggerating a bit to impress me. Sally began talking about all the money she was making in her job and how she had worked her way up the corporate ladder. She really enjoyed the powerful position she was in. Abruptly, Sally spotted someone else she wanted to talk with and was gone just as suddenly as she had arrived.
As, I stood there observing the attendees of this party, I struck me how different everyone was. Each had their own individual personality traits. I decided that that was a good thing. Each person brought color to the party with their unique talents and traits.
As the evening came and everyone was leaving, I thanked Malcomb Monkey and Tina Teddy Bear for a wonderful evening, grabbed my "GREEN" linen coat and walked to my new high mileage car.
In my Network Marketing organization we have adopted the theory that the names of these personality temperaments coincide with colors. Melancholic is associated with the color GREEN. YELLOW is Phlegmatic, RED is Choleric, and BLUE is Sanguine.
Each color has its strengths and weaknesses. Each personality contributes to the interesting aspects of being human.
Here's a story about how the colors interact.
It was a bright beautiful day. The sun was shining, the sky was clear and the temperature was 72 degrees. It was a near perfect day. I was invited to a party that day which was to be held outdoors. The weather couldn't get much better than that for the party.
When I arrived, I was happy to see that many of my friends were there, plus some people I didn't know. I'm not really a party animal, but was open to meeting some new people.
I was warmly greeted at the door by my friend, Malcomb Monkey. "Hello Oliver Owl, how are you?" he said. He's always ready for a party. He is self-employed. No one really knows for sure what he does, but I've heard him use the term "Network Marketing". I don't quite know what that is, but he loves doing it. I enjoy being around him because he is always upbeat, full of energy, enthusiastic and creative. His voice is so strong, you can hear him from a block away. Malcomb loves being around people and never meets a stranger. He looked great in his bright "BLUE" Hawaiian print shirt. Good thing he's married to Tina Teddy Bear. He's so disorganized he would never have been able to pull this party together. Malcomb flies by the seat of his pants and loves public speaking. He's so much fun to be around.
About the time Malcomb had finished greeting me at the door and introducing me to six people, whose names I couldn't recall, Tina Teddy Bear came out of the kitchen with a beautiful tray of well arranged, and decorated, carrot cake muffins. She immediately set down the muffins and walked across the room to give me a big hug. Tina looked wonderful in her "YELLOW" sundress. She always dresses so well for every function she is at. She has such great taste. She is a little soft spoken. Tina Teddy Bear is a crisis counselor. She has worked in that profession for many years. She has won many awards at work for her dependability and being a team player. Tina is so warm and friendly, that I know why she is so good at counseling. Malcomb says he has to be careful, though, when communicating with her because she can be a little overly sensitive. Tina is definitely the one in the family that holds things together. She is so dependable, warm and loving. Tina Teddy Bear excused herself to finish her job of making sure her guests were well taken care of.
Malcomb had moved on to greet other newcomers. I (Oliver Owl) stood there for a moment alone in the room wondering where I could go to be inconspicuous. I did want to meet some other people but I'm a bit reserved and it is not always easy for me to walk up to someone and begin talking to a complete stranger. I don't mind being alone. I just have to be careful that I don't spend so much time alone that I become depressed. I prefer formal introductions. I am an Engineer and not everyone wants to discuss the technology I work with, especially the research. I took off my "GREEN" linen jacket and laid it across the back of one of the chairs, then headed out to where the party was. I took a glass of diet coke from the bar and began to analyze each of the guests wondering what they did for a living. I like knowing a lot about the people I interact with. I persisted in doing that until someone tapped on my shoulder.
As I turned around I was met with a forceful and loud,"HELLO". She introduced herself as Sally Shark. I barely had time to try to remember her name before she began telling me all about herself. Sally is a CEO/Attorney for her corporation. She definitely looked the part. No casual dress for her, she was definitely "dressed for success" in her "RED" blazer, white blouse, black skirt and print scarf. As I stood there listening to her talk about herself, i.e., dominating the conversation, I noticed that she was very intense and goal oriented. It was difficult to believe all she was telling me. I had a strong feeling she was exaggerating a bit to impress me. Sally began talking about all the money she was making in her job and how she had worked her way up the corporate ladder. She really enjoyed the powerful position she was in. Abruptly, Sally spotted someone else she wanted to talk with and was gone just as suddenly as she had arrived.
As, I stood there observing the attendees of this party, I struck me how different everyone was. Each had their own individual personality traits. I decided that that was a good thing. Each person brought color to the party with their unique talents and traits.
As the evening came and everyone was leaving, I thanked Malcomb Monkey and Tina Teddy Bear for a wonderful evening, grabbed my "GREEN" linen coat and walked to my new high mileage car.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Residual Income Is Better Than Winning the Lottery
Can you strike it rich without winning the lottery? Yes, you can. Thousands of people are doing it every day. It doesn't take a genius or odds of 1 in 250,000,000. All it takes is a little research and some effort.
How much money do you need in order to supplement your income? Or, do you want to replace your income and enjoy personal and financial freedom for the rest of your life? I know this sounds like a far-fetched dream, but it is not. If you COULD have personal and financial freedom, how much effort would you be willing to put forth? What if I told you that you could achieve that with about 5 hours of work per week to start? First let me show you what you have to gain.
If you wanted to have $500 per month in extra income, in 5 years, how much would you have to have invested to accomplish that? At 6% simple interest - a little higher than a Money Market account return - you would have to have $100,000 invested. How long would it take you to save that amount of money? In 5 years, you would have to save $1667.00 per month, every month.
If you wanted to have $5000 per month in extra income, in 5 years, at 6% interest, you would have to have $1,000,000 invested, which would require you to save $16,667 per month for 5 years. However, you would only have to have 250 people in your personal Network Marketing group to achieve the same monthly return.
$10,000 per month would require saving $33,334 per month for 5 years to accumulate an asset of $2,000,000. Or you could have 350 - 450 people in your personal Network Marketing group.
What if I told you that you could have $500 per month in extra income working 5 hours per week in only one year? Yes, in Network Marketing, this can be easily achieved. You would be performing seemingly small actions, on a consistent basis.
But, how many people would you need in your group? It varies from company to company, but I know of one 5 Pillars company where you would only need about 25 people in your personal group. That is a recruitment goal of only 2 people per month. And, with others in your personal group recruiting to build their own businesses, you would not need to recruit 2 people per month. Your team members would be building their businesses, helping add to your personal group.
What if you wanted to replace your full time income? What would THAT take? Look at the chart at Network-Marketing-Unlimited. The chart is located on the lower right corner of the page under my picture. This gives you the full idea of what you would need to have in personal savings or build in your business.
At a certain point in your business, you hit critical mass and your personal group grows very rapidly. But to be on the conservative side, I've calculated these numbers on a 5-year plan.
All that time you spend driving to the convenience store, purchasing a lottery ticket, then driving home, could be spent on building your own business with residual income that would last your lifetime. The odds are very much in your favor to amass an excellent income with just a few small actions per day.
In the book "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson, he states, "If you learn to understand and apply the Slight Edge, your life will become filled with hundreds of thousands of small, seemingly insignificant actions; all of them easy to do, none of them mysterious, complex or difficult. And those actions will create your success. That's what successful people do: simple things that are easy to do."
By working on your Network Marketing business a little each day, you could build your own business. Those odds are far better that trying to win the lottery, and you would have what you dream about: Personal and Financial Freedom.
How much money do you need in order to supplement your income? Or, do you want to replace your income and enjoy personal and financial freedom for the rest of your life? I know this sounds like a far-fetched dream, but it is not. If you COULD have personal and financial freedom, how much effort would you be willing to put forth? What if I told you that you could achieve that with about 5 hours of work per week to start? First let me show you what you have to gain.
If you wanted to have $500 per month in extra income, in 5 years, how much would you have to have invested to accomplish that? At 6% simple interest - a little higher than a Money Market account return - you would have to have $100,000 invested. How long would it take you to save that amount of money? In 5 years, you would have to save $1667.00 per month, every month.
If you wanted to have $5000 per month in extra income, in 5 years, at 6% interest, you would have to have $1,000,000 invested, which would require you to save $16,667 per month for 5 years. However, you would only have to have 250 people in your personal Network Marketing group to achieve the same monthly return.
$10,000 per month would require saving $33,334 per month for 5 years to accumulate an asset of $2,000,000. Or you could have 350 - 450 people in your personal Network Marketing group.
What if I told you that you could have $500 per month in extra income working 5 hours per week in only one year? Yes, in Network Marketing, this can be easily achieved. You would be performing seemingly small actions, on a consistent basis.
But, how many people would you need in your group? It varies from company to company, but I know of one 5 Pillars company where you would only need about 25 people in your personal group. That is a recruitment goal of only 2 people per month. And, with others in your personal group recruiting to build their own businesses, you would not need to recruit 2 people per month. Your team members would be building their businesses, helping add to your personal group.
What if you wanted to replace your full time income? What would THAT take? Look at the chart at Network-Marketing-Unlimited. The chart is located on the lower right corner of the page under my picture. This gives you the full idea of what you would need to have in personal savings or build in your business.
At a certain point in your business, you hit critical mass and your personal group grows very rapidly. But to be on the conservative side, I've calculated these numbers on a 5-year plan.
All that time you spend driving to the convenience store, purchasing a lottery ticket, then driving home, could be spent on building your own business with residual income that would last your lifetime. The odds are very much in your favor to amass an excellent income with just a few small actions per day.
In the book "The Slight Edge" by Jeff Olson, he states, "If you learn to understand and apply the Slight Edge, your life will become filled with hundreds of thousands of small, seemingly insignificant actions; all of them easy to do, none of them mysterious, complex or difficult. And those actions will create your success. That's what successful people do: simple things that are easy to do."
By working on your Network Marketing business a little each day, you could build your own business. Those odds are far better that trying to win the lottery, and you would have what you dream about: Personal and Financial Freedom.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
How to Get MLM Leads
I have been busy working on both of our businesses. Since I haven't mentioned it before, I'll explain it now. In addition to my Vitamark business, we have another business where we sell model train transport and storage boxes, American Models S-Gauge Trains, and Wooden Trains, such as Thomas the Tank and Melissa & Doug. We sell through the internet and also go to about 6 shows annually. It's fun, but a lot of work. If you are interested in model trains, check us out at: Train Boxes Plus My husband and our partner, Brother-in-Law, are into the trains.
My other Home Based Business is my REAL love. I'm still working hard at learning HOW to do the business. There is so much to learn. This is certainly not a "get rich quick" scheme that many Network Marketing companies try to get you to believe. This is about self-improvement and learning, learning, learning. I'm so fortunate to have upline that is available as I need them and are very willing to teach me and mentor me. I, in turn, wish to pass my knowledge along to anyone else who feels they need it.
Today, I would like to talk about how to get Network Marketing leads. Here is a 60 minute audio presentation that will help you with having leads come to YOU. The presenter, Richard Dennis entitles it "MLM Prospect Magnet". I think you'll find it very beneficial to your business. He references the book "The Slight Edge". If you have not read it, it is a MUST READ. It is literally life changing. There is so much information in this audio, it will take you a MONTH to go through it all. Enjoy!!
Here is the link to the audio: http://successteambuilders.com/Calls/blogs.html
As I mentioned in an earlier Blog, I like to add a neat little self-evaluation quiz for you to take. Here is the latest: http://www.reallifecoach.com/realyouquiz.htm
Please feel free to call me at: Suzan Svatek, 817-441-1516
My other Home Based Business is my REAL love. I'm still working hard at learning HOW to do the business. There is so much to learn. This is certainly not a "get rich quick" scheme that many Network Marketing companies try to get you to believe. This is about self-improvement and learning, learning, learning. I'm so fortunate to have upline that is available as I need them and are very willing to teach me and mentor me. I, in turn, wish to pass my knowledge along to anyone else who feels they need it.
Today, I would like to talk about how to get Network Marketing leads. Here is a 60 minute audio presentation that will help you with having leads come to YOU. The presenter, Richard Dennis entitles it "MLM Prospect Magnet". I think you'll find it very beneficial to your business. He references the book "The Slight Edge". If you have not read it, it is a MUST READ. It is literally life changing. There is so much information in this audio, it will take you a MONTH to go through it all. Enjoy!!
Here is the link to the audio: http://successteambuilders.com/Calls/blogs.html
As I mentioned in an earlier Blog, I like to add a neat little self-evaluation quiz for you to take. Here is the latest: http://www.reallifecoach.com/realyouquiz.htm
Please feel free to call me at: Suzan Svatek, 817-441-1516
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Where I've Been And What I've Been Doing Since My Last Post
It's been a while since I posted. I didn't realize how long it had been until I looked at the date.
It's been a very busy time. I've been working hard on my business in Network Marketing. Also, we have another business where we sell model train transport and storage boxes, plus we sell wooden toy trains including Thomas the Tank. We also sell S-Gauge trains, but that is all about doing another blog.
My focus here is on my Network Marketing business and the Mentoring For Free program.
I've been learning to do videos, writing articles for Ezine, learning about Social Networking and Social Bookmarking.
Additionally, my husband had surgery for prostate cancer and is home recouperating. The GREAT news is that they got it all. He's been very faithful in getting his annual checkups and checking his PSA....a simple blood tests that can indicate prostate cancer. This year it passed the magic number of 4.0. He was referred to a Urologist who did a biopsy which turned out to the positive for cancer. It was a more aggressive form of cancer and we did not entertain radiation treatment. He had the prostate removed. The final pathology results were that all the cancer was contained within the prostate and had not moved to his lymph nodes. For everyone out there, whether male or female with a significant male in her life (husband, mate, brother, Father, son), please keep a close watch on your PSA. The number of men who end up with prostate cancer, especially in their older years is staggering. It is one of the most treatable cancers for men, if caught early. All 3 of our sons are going to have theirs checked and they are not yet 40. My husband's Father died of prostate cancer that was not caught until it was too late. He was one of the GREAT people of the world, and it is a much sadder place without him.
My Network Marketing business is keeping me busy. It is NOT a get rich quick scheme. I am in it for the long haul. If you are coachable, you can be succssful. We have so many resources for you, it almost gets difficult to choose which method you are going to use.
I will be happy to help you be successful in your business. Just contact me at: Suzan Svatek, 1285 Old Annetta Rd, Aledo, TX 76008. Home Office No.: 817-441-1516 Also, you can contact me at: www.yourvitalself.com
Have a GREAT Day!!
It's been a very busy time. I've been working hard on my business in Network Marketing. Also, we have another business where we sell model train transport and storage boxes, plus we sell wooden toy trains including Thomas the Tank. We also sell S-Gauge trains, but that is all about doing another blog.
My focus here is on my Network Marketing business and the Mentoring For Free program.
I've been learning to do videos, writing articles for Ezine, learning about Social Networking and Social Bookmarking.
Additionally, my husband had surgery for prostate cancer and is home recouperating. The GREAT news is that they got it all. He's been very faithful in getting his annual checkups and checking his PSA....a simple blood tests that can indicate prostate cancer. This year it passed the magic number of 4.0. He was referred to a Urologist who did a biopsy which turned out to the positive for cancer. It was a more aggressive form of cancer and we did not entertain radiation treatment. He had the prostate removed. The final pathology results were that all the cancer was contained within the prostate and had not moved to his lymph nodes. For everyone out there, whether male or female with a significant male in her life (husband, mate, brother, Father, son), please keep a close watch on your PSA. The number of men who end up with prostate cancer, especially in their older years is staggering. It is one of the most treatable cancers for men, if caught early. All 3 of our sons are going to have theirs checked and they are not yet 40. My husband's Father died of prostate cancer that was not caught until it was too late. He was one of the GREAT people of the world, and it is a much sadder place without him.
My Network Marketing business is keeping me busy. It is NOT a get rich quick scheme. I am in it for the long haul. If you are coachable, you can be succssful. We have so many resources for you, it almost gets difficult to choose which method you are going to use.
I will be happy to help you be successful in your business. Just contact me at: Suzan Svatek, 1285 Old Annetta Rd, Aledo, TX 76008. Home Office No.: 817-441-1516 Also, you can contact me at: www.yourvitalself.com
Have a GREAT Day!!
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