When you are working your business, things will snowball. Booking from parties from parties, and things will be great. This is what we all work so hard to get to, the idea that we are successful stems from how busy we are, and how much money we are making, not necessarily from how hard we are working.
It is true that we have to work twice as hard when we aren't busy, to make sure that when we get busy again we stay that way. It's the slowest time of the year that can be the most challenging and difficult, which is why when you have the opportunity to snowball, it's always the best option for your business.
The busier you are, the more opportunity you will have to book more and more parties, we all know this, but the hard part is getting your business to the that point.
The only secret I can tell you is to be consistent with who you are asking to have a party, and in order to make that easy ask everyone.
Everyone that you come into contact with it's imperative that you ask if they are interested in having a party, the grocery store, the gas station, the video store, the pharmacy...anywhere you go could be your next huge and best party, or your next stop sales recruit!
When you go to the post office, leave a stack of your cards on the counter near the postal stuff, people may or may not take them, but they are there for someone that might be interested. Go into small businesses on a saturday and ask if you put a flyer on their tables or counter, maybe a box with a drawing so that you have potential customers.
All of these things is going to assist you in growing your business so that you don't have to do things like this anymore, lets focus on getting your business big enough to where you are consistently having parties and reruiting so that you can book parties form parties, and recruit from those parties as well.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Working through the "hard Times"
Anybody that has dalloped in the direct sales world knows that hard times happen. Operating a business and marketing a business can be challenging. This post is going to reflect on some of the things that I do to boost business when it is slow.
1. TAKE A DEEP BREATH....relax....remember why you are doing this business and as long as you work the business, the business will work for you.
2. Check local venues and listings to see if there are upcoming expos/vendor shows/gala's that you can get a table at. This allows for you to meet a group of people interested in your product and what you do, most of my shows come from these event and then it snowballs into more and more parties. Definitely worth your time/money.
3. Contact current customers for referrals, I always make customer service calls to make sure my customers are aware of the products, using my Newletter reports is especially helpful, this tells you who has been looking recently and may be interested in having a show.
4. Previous Hostesses, contact them, make sure they have what they need, see if they would be interested in having a different kind of party, for my business I always ask if they are interested in doing a candy making class as their second party! This usually makes it very easy their party to qualify because I charge for supplies (I then turn around and add that to her party as an order sent to me to replenish my stock) Tweek this to make it work for your business, if you sell wickless candles, maybe have a cash n carry party, or an ugly candle party...everyone brings a candle that has burned and made a mess or is just plain ugly and they get a sample for free or something like that.....i'm sure you get the picture.
5. Lastly...always remember that whatever you do in your business, it's your business....and you need to remember these simple rules:
- Before you do anything, ask yourself...is this going to make me money? If it's not...think about tabling it for something that will make you money.
- you are in this business FOR yourself, but not BY yourself.
- You need to go through 100 no's to get 1 yes, so start asking!
1. TAKE A DEEP BREATH....relax....remember why you are doing this business and as long as you work the business, the business will work for you.
2. Check local venues and listings to see if there are upcoming expos/vendor shows/gala's that you can get a table at. This allows for you to meet a group of people interested in your product and what you do, most of my shows come from these event and then it snowballs into more and more parties. Definitely worth your time/money.
3. Contact current customers for referrals, I always make customer service calls to make sure my customers are aware of the products, using my Newletter reports is especially helpful, this tells you who has been looking recently and may be interested in having a show.
4. Previous Hostesses, contact them, make sure they have what they need, see if they would be interested in having a different kind of party, for my business I always ask if they are interested in doing a candy making class as their second party! This usually makes it very easy their party to qualify because I charge for supplies (I then turn around and add that to her party as an order sent to me to replenish my stock) Tweek this to make it work for your business, if you sell wickless candles, maybe have a cash n carry party, or an ugly candle party...everyone brings a candle that has burned and made a mess or is just plain ugly and they get a sample for free or something like that.....i'm sure you get the picture.
5. Lastly...always remember that whatever you do in your business, it's your business....and you need to remember these simple rules:
- Before you do anything, ask yourself...is this going to make me money? If it's not...think about tabling it for something that will make you money.
- you are in this business FOR yourself, but not BY yourself.
- You need to go through 100 no's to get 1 yes, so start asking!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
How to Maintain and Grow your Business
There are many ways you can maintain your business, however most of you will want to grow your business, not just maintain it. This post is going to give you some great ideas on how to do that, without jeaporadizing your family life or full time job.
Customer service is key to maintaining your business, regardless of the business you are in, it's key to make sure you are doing everything you can for your current customer and host base. This will ensure re-orders and additional parties from these customers and hosts.
When I say customer service, I mean a courtesy call after they get products, a courtesy call a month after the party to make sure there isn't anything else you can do for the customer or any re-order they may have. Make sure they are on your e-mail list if they want to,. also make sure at this time they have your website and phone number so if they do need anything from you they can get a hold of you. I also use this phone call to warm chat them, if they are a customer I ask them if they have ever thought about having a chocolate party of their own, if they are a host I use this time to let them know of all the different kinds of parties I offer just in case they are interested in my theme parties for future events. If you don't tell them they will never know.
Now lets get into growing your business. There are a few ways I use to market my business to others.
1. offer the opportunity to everyone do not pre-judge
2. talk about your business at all events/parties/shows/expos
3. hand out your card to everyone you meet, let them know to pass it along to people they may think would be interested
4. know your I-story. The reason you do what you do...this helps others relate to you and your business.
I hope this blog helps you with your business! I am open to suggestions on what posts I should do!
Have a great week!
Customer service is key to maintaining your business, regardless of the business you are in, it's key to make sure you are doing everything you can for your current customer and host base. This will ensure re-orders and additional parties from these customers and hosts.
When I say customer service, I mean a courtesy call after they get products, a courtesy call a month after the party to make sure there isn't anything else you can do for the customer or any re-order they may have. Make sure they are on your e-mail list if they want to,. also make sure at this time they have your website and phone number so if they do need anything from you they can get a hold of you. I also use this phone call to warm chat them, if they are a customer I ask them if they have ever thought about having a chocolate party of their own, if they are a host I use this time to let them know of all the different kinds of parties I offer just in case they are interested in my theme parties for future events. If you don't tell them they will never know.
Now lets get into growing your business. There are a few ways I use to market my business to others.
1. offer the opportunity to everyone do not pre-judge
2. talk about your business at all events/parties/shows/expos
3. hand out your card to everyone you meet, let them know to pass it along to people they may think would be interested
4. know your I-story. The reason you do what you do...this helps others relate to you and your business.
I hope this blog helps you with your business! I am open to suggestions on what posts I should do!
Have a great week!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Another week done!
As the week winds down to a close I thought I would touch base with my followers! I apologize for the lack of posting this week, I have been down and out with the flu in addition to working and of course taking care of my 18 month old !
I wanted to talk about bookings with this posting. There are many different ways that I use to achieve my goals in bookings on my calendar. I am going to discuss them throughout this posting in brief, however in weeks to come I will go into more detail on each idea.
1. Door Prize Slips/previous customers
- I use these all the time, they are truly great ways to book additional parties even after your party is over. I simply call the customer and follow up on whatever they purchased and let them know of whatever new products/items are available, new hostess specials use whatever you have, but make sure that you are asking for the party!
2. Vendor Events
- I try and do at least 1 vendor event a month, I set up a booth and usually have a door prize so that I can get contacts. I have samples of what a hostess can get free (dollar value) and ask EVERYONE that fills out a door prize slip if they would like to have a party, if they say no, I ask them if they would like to be contacted at a later date....I also always ask if they want to be added to my monthly newsletter..mentioning of course that I will not spam them.
3. Warm Chatter
-this one I have to be honest about and state I rarely use. This is when you are at a store/event and start talking about your business and ask for shows. It can work very well, but it can also backfire, I try not to be too overwhelming when I work with people. When I do use this technique it is usually at the hair dresser or nail salon when you are talking to someone for a longer period of time.
4. Booking parties from Parties.
- at each of my shows I mention the great benefits of the hostess and SPOIL her rotten all night !I make sure to make others want what she has, specials, free treats...whatever I can do to make it appealing to host a show. I also mention the hostess specials and of course how easy it is to have a party! I also bring a sample of what the hostess typically get for free and have it on my display so people can see everything they can get for having friends over!
5. Referrals
- whenever someone says that they are not interested in hosting a party, I mention referrals. I give discounts to people that refer for me, so if they refer one person that has a qualified party, the person who referred gets 25% off their next order. This is a good way to keep people thinking about my business, and also keep them coming back for more!
Easter is right around the corner! Use it to your advantage and fill your calendars with Spring parties! Pump up people's spirits and offer them what you have! Don't forget to offer the opportunity to everyone you meet !
I wanted to talk about bookings with this posting. There are many different ways that I use to achieve my goals in bookings on my calendar. I am going to discuss them throughout this posting in brief, however in weeks to come I will go into more detail on each idea.
1. Door Prize Slips/previous customers
- I use these all the time, they are truly great ways to book additional parties even after your party is over. I simply call the customer and follow up on whatever they purchased and let them know of whatever new products/items are available, new hostess specials use whatever you have, but make sure that you are asking for the party!
2. Vendor Events
- I try and do at least 1 vendor event a month, I set up a booth and usually have a door prize so that I can get contacts. I have samples of what a hostess can get free (dollar value) and ask EVERYONE that fills out a door prize slip if they would like to have a party, if they say no, I ask them if they would like to be contacted at a later date....I also always ask if they want to be added to my monthly newsletter..mentioning of course that I will not spam them.
3. Warm Chatter
-this one I have to be honest about and state I rarely use. This is when you are at a store/event and start talking about your business and ask for shows. It can work very well, but it can also backfire, I try not to be too overwhelming when I work with people. When I do use this technique it is usually at the hair dresser or nail salon when you are talking to someone for a longer period of time.
4. Booking parties from Parties.
- at each of my shows I mention the great benefits of the hostess and SPOIL her rotten all night !I make sure to make others want what she has, specials, free treats...whatever I can do to make it appealing to host a show. I also mention the hostess specials and of course how easy it is to have a party! I also bring a sample of what the hostess typically get for free and have it on my display so people can see everything they can get for having friends over!
5. Referrals
- whenever someone says that they are not interested in hosting a party, I mention referrals. I give discounts to people that refer for me, so if they refer one person that has a qualified party, the person who referred gets 25% off their next order. This is a good way to keep people thinking about my business, and also keep them coming back for more!
Easter is right around the corner! Use it to your advantage and fill your calendars with Spring parties! Pump up people's spirits and offer them what you have! Don't forget to offer the opportunity to everyone you meet !
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Career Plan is based on Timeless Priciples
Your dream to become a top sales person or manager in your business is real. I live by a basic principle that includes a few steps. Throughout this post I am going to discuss exactly what that is, and how it has worked for me.
Live
Love
Learn
Leave legacy
Each time you get a new recruit, they are precious your growth comes from your recruiting and depends on it. The success of your team and yourself is based on building and keeping yourself a leader in your business. In addition to that, you have to build and develop successful leaders in order to develop yourself into a successful manager. As a leader of your business, you need to lead by example. Your team is counting on you to assist them in reaching their goals, help them come to terms with exactly what they want out of their chocolate business so you can help them achieve it. You will never be able to help someone obtain a goal, if they don't know what goal they have.
The smarter you work, the more money you make !
Follow these 5 behaviors in order to be a successful rep of your company.
Selling
Recruiting
Building Managers
Building Leaders
Retaining the Team
Every person on your team should be striving to become a manger. We have an amazing ability to change someone's life for the better, making a difference in the lives of others is part of your job, and we all know what our businesses have done for ourselves, now is the time to share that passion with other people.
You will never know if you don't ask people.....
Do you see yourself being able to do what I do?
Do you know anyone that you think would be great at doing what I do?
Live
Love
Learn
Leave legacy
Each time you get a new recruit, they are precious your growth comes from your recruiting and depends on it. The success of your team and yourself is based on building and keeping yourself a leader in your business. In addition to that, you have to build and develop successful leaders in order to develop yourself into a successful manager. As a leader of your business, you need to lead by example. Your team is counting on you to assist them in reaching their goals, help them come to terms with exactly what they want out of their chocolate business so you can help them achieve it. You will never be able to help someone obtain a goal, if they don't know what goal they have.
The smarter you work, the more money you make !
Follow these 5 behaviors in order to be a successful rep of your company.
Selling
Recruiting
Building Managers
Building Leaders
Retaining the Team
Every person on your team should be striving to become a manger. We have an amazing ability to change someone's life for the better, making a difference in the lives of others is part of your job, and we all know what our businesses have done for ourselves, now is the time to share that passion with other people.
You will never know if you don't ask people.....
Do you see yourself being able to do what I do?
Do you know anyone that you think would be great at doing what I do?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Role of a Manager
As my team grows, I find myself growing as well. I wanted to take some time for this blog and really talk about what it means to be a manager and what your role as a manager should be.
1. A Manager role models the behavior they are preaching about. A Great manager continues to sell and recruit as if they are simply a consultant on their team. The difference is, a manager guides, motivates, and coaches new recruits and team members and helps them set their goals, along with setting goals of their own and for the team as a group.
2. A Manager duplicates themselves. Teaching others to sell and recruit is part of the job, you learn to grow individually and as a group, You also learn to teach others how to grow and prosper in their business. A Manager develops new managers on their personal team, so the team is always growing and promoting within itself. Teaching others to achieve success is the only way to maintain manager status.
This post is short and sweet this week, but I really feel it gives you a fantastic idea of exactly what it means to become a manager and the role behind growing your team. I am going to leave with a quote
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way" - unknown
Have a great week everyone!
1. A Manager role models the behavior they are preaching about. A Great manager continues to sell and recruit as if they are simply a consultant on their team. The difference is, a manager guides, motivates, and coaches new recruits and team members and helps them set their goals, along with setting goals of their own and for the team as a group.
2. A Manager duplicates themselves. Teaching others to sell and recruit is part of the job, you learn to grow individually and as a group, You also learn to teach others how to grow and prosper in their business. A Manager develops new managers on their personal team, so the team is always growing and promoting within itself. Teaching others to achieve success is the only way to maintain manager status.
This post is short and sweet this week, but I really feel it gives you a fantastic idea of exactly what it means to become a manager and the role behind growing your team. I am going to leave with a quote
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way" - unknown
Have a great week everyone!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
When there is nothing left to do but juggle
As I re-enter the work force full time, I realize the difficulties associated with juggling work/family and business. I am a full time Legal Assistant by day…..a mom and business owner by night and I wouldn’t change anything about it! My son Connor is 16 months old going on 20 and my full time job is demanding and time consuming as can be expected.
Time management becomes the most important part of my day, my day planner is also my life saver, without this small black book I don’t know where I would be. Lists and schedules rule my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I know with these lists and schedules that everything is being completed as it should be, when it should be and nothing is left to the way-side.
I sell Dove Chocolate Discoveries through in home tasting parties and love every minute of it. This provides me with the part time income to supplement my full time income, but still have the time and energy to take care of the rest of the things that add up on life. Running a business can be stressful and time consuming, and juggling this with the rest of your life can be a challenge, but I manage to handle things just fine.
The most important thing in maintaining your business is to always be networking. Have your catalogs, business cards and hostess information with you at all times, because you never know when you will meet your next hostess or team member. Talking to people about what you do is the only way to get word out of exactly what you do, and why it’s so fantastic.
I bring with me a catalog, a few order forms, business cards and a promotional flyer. I also have notecards or paper to get information, and I always have my calendar so that I can book whomever I am talking to right then there, and mail them an official hostess packet as soon as I get home. This is how I book many of my parties, and how I maintain my monthly sales goals.
Life has a way of sneaking up on you, there will be times when your business won’t be at the top of your list, however it always have to make the list in order for you to succeed and achieve your ultimate goal. My ultimate goal will be the ability of turning my part time Chocolate money, into Full time Chocolate money on a Part Time schedule. I know that time will come soon and I cannot wait!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Life Moves Forward
Life has it's way of changing and mine is not an exception to this rule. Choices are made everyday that can take your life in a completely new direction, and my life is going in a new and different direction as we speak, and I am ready and willing for this change.
I have graduated with my MBA as of September, and will be starting my Certificate Program in Paralegal as of Jan 3rd 2011. I am looking forward to this addition and hoping it will lead into a career for me that helps me become the woman that I am striving to be.
I have promoted to Team Leader with Dove Chocolate Discoveries and stay home during the day with my beautiful baby boy Connor. He is now almost 16 months old and walking, talking like I can't even believe! Everyday he is growing and becoming more of a lil man, and I just can't believe how fast it is all going and how quickly he changes.
Everyone tells you that things change as quickly as you get used to them, this never seemed true until I had Connor. This is the first time in my life that I truly love someone else more than I love myself. He is a happy and healthy young one now, and I am so happy and excited to have him a part of my life each and every day. Connor has only been sick once in his short little life, and that was last year during this cold rough winter season, hopefully without daycare in his life right now he won't get sick at all this year.
On a personal note, Ryan and I have separated and living separated. This is very difficult for both of us, but sometimes in life things happen that hurt...but are still a better option than the easy choice. I don't know where this road will end up, but right now working through this issues that we have is the only option. What it will end up to be, I don't know right now...I just now that things have to change for the better in order for us to move forward with our lives together. If things don't/can't change then we really need to move on with our lives in a separate direction.
I have graduated with my MBA as of September, and will be starting my Certificate Program in Paralegal as of Jan 3rd 2011. I am looking forward to this addition and hoping it will lead into a career for me that helps me become the woman that I am striving to be.
I have promoted to Team Leader with Dove Chocolate Discoveries and stay home during the day with my beautiful baby boy Connor. He is now almost 16 months old and walking, talking like I can't even believe! Everyday he is growing and becoming more of a lil man, and I just can't believe how fast it is all going and how quickly he changes.
Everyone tells you that things change as quickly as you get used to them, this never seemed true until I had Connor. This is the first time in my life that I truly love someone else more than I love myself. He is a happy and healthy young one now, and I am so happy and excited to have him a part of my life each and every day. Connor has only been sick once in his short little life, and that was last year during this cold rough winter season, hopefully without daycare in his life right now he won't get sick at all this year.
On a personal note, Ryan and I have separated and living separated. This is very difficult for both of us, but sometimes in life things happen that hurt...but are still a better option than the easy choice. I don't know where this road will end up, but right now working through this issues that we have is the only option. What it will end up to be, I don't know right now...I just now that things have to change for the better in order for us to move forward with our lives together. If things don't/can't change then we really need to move on with our lives in a separate direction.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Unexpected Change
There are a lot of things that are changing in my life right now. I was let go from my position with the Cap Agency. with that door closing, another door has opened. I will now be working my business with Dove Chocolate Discoveries! I am excited and looking forward to this adventure.
On another note, Connor is 8 months old today and growing each and every day. He is getting ready to crawl, and is absolutely enthralled with all of his fantastic toys! He is a good boy, very smiley and just a bundle of joy. I thank the lord everyday for giving me such a beautiful gift.
I am also growing and changing in my life, continually learning new things! I am ready to graduate with my MBA at the end of the summer, and hopefully good things to come after that. I can't believe how fast this time has gone!
With summer comes warm weather and fun activities! It's going to be a fun filled first time mom summer for me, and I am looking forward to every minute I get to spend with my lil man!
On another note, Connor is 8 months old today and growing each and every day. He is getting ready to crawl, and is absolutely enthralled with all of his fantastic toys! He is a good boy, very smiley and just a bundle of joy. I thank the lord everyday for giving me such a beautiful gift.
I am also growing and changing in my life, continually learning new things! I am ready to graduate with my MBA at the end of the summer, and hopefully good things to come after that. I can't believe how fast this time has gone!
With summer comes warm weather and fun activities! It's going to be a fun filled first time mom summer for me, and I am looking forward to every minute I get to spend with my lil man!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Infants and Travel! `
Life has it's way of sneaking up on you! I was given the opportunity to take an all expense paid trip to Florida last week, and I decided that I would take the offer, so the planning begun!
This was going to be the very first trip with my 7 month old son Connor! I was excited, and nervous at the same time! I didn't have a whole lot of time to plan, so I just quickly got things together the best I could, making sure of course everything was organized and ready for "security" at the airport!
We finally get to the airport, waking up at 2:30 AM and being at the airport at 4AM...poor little baby! He was AMAZINGLY good though. We get to security, and much to my surprise, my son has to be removed from his stroller, and the car seat that attaches to the stroller, and all of those things needs to go through the xray machine. WHAT A CHALLENGE...while I fold the stroller and put it on the belt...who is going to hold my son? The TSA is the far from helpful, but we still managed to get through with all of our belongings!
We finally get to the gate, only to be told by the agent that his carseat is not FAA approved and would have to be checked....so much for a peaceful travel for me! He was all together good on his first plane ride.....he cried a bit, but slept and played for most of it. I was very surprised how well he actually did on that flight.
We were Atlanta bound! When we reached our destination Connor was ready for a change in scenery! We got off the plane, and headed to our next gate! The agents in Atlanta were very nice and friendly, I had found on my carseat where it said it was aircraft safe and we were allowed to bring his seat on! he slept the entire way! Florida bound! Ready for sunshine and palm trees!
He was a fantastic baby the entire trip, and although there were bumps and hiccups with security, we were able to get to and from florida with only a delay in detroit! (the down side of flying non revenue!)
My friends with children! Be prepared for the unexpected, when you think you have everything organized and ready, that's not always the case. With children as we all know nothing is smooth sailing, but it will be as smooth as you make it, if you are ready for things to change!
This was going to be the very first trip with my 7 month old son Connor! I was excited, and nervous at the same time! I didn't have a whole lot of time to plan, so I just quickly got things together the best I could, making sure of course everything was organized and ready for "security" at the airport!
We finally get to the airport, waking up at 2:30 AM and being at the airport at 4AM...poor little baby! He was AMAZINGLY good though. We get to security, and much to my surprise, my son has to be removed from his stroller, and the car seat that attaches to the stroller, and all of those things needs to go through the xray machine. WHAT A CHALLENGE...while I fold the stroller and put it on the belt...who is going to hold my son? The TSA is the far from helpful, but we still managed to get through with all of our belongings!
We finally get to the gate, only to be told by the agent that his carseat is not FAA approved and would have to be checked....so much for a peaceful travel for me! He was all together good on his first plane ride.....he cried a bit, but slept and played for most of it. I was very surprised how well he actually did on that flight.
We were Atlanta bound! When we reached our destination Connor was ready for a change in scenery! We got off the plane, and headed to our next gate! The agents in Atlanta were very nice and friendly, I had found on my carseat where it said it was aircraft safe and we were allowed to bring his seat on! he slept the entire way! Florida bound! Ready for sunshine and palm trees!
He was a fantastic baby the entire trip, and although there were bumps and hiccups with security, we were able to get to and from florida with only a delay in detroit! (the down side of flying non revenue!)
My friends with children! Be prepared for the unexpected, when you think you have everything organized and ready, that's not always the case. With children as we all know nothing is smooth sailing, but it will be as smooth as you make it, if you are ready for things to change!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Details Count
Whether your office consists of hanging files and a carboard table, whether you build your direct-selling business on a part-time basis, or whether you plan to rise to the highest level of management within your company, paying attention to the details of your professional image is vital to your success. Consider these facts:
- Opinions are formed and people are sized up in as soon as seven seconds in today's fast paced world, studies now show.
- 93% of a persons conclusion about you is influenced by your appearance, body language, tone of voice, and attitude. Only 7% is influenced by what you say.
- The moment you meet a person, she begins to subconsciously assess whether she wants to get to know you better.
With this in mind, can you see why it is vital that you give your professional image top priority?
Your professional image is all about how you project to the world and how you conduct yourself. It's the energy you bring into a room and the way you make others feel when they meet you. It's something I refer to as your personal power, and it has a huge impact on your success.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Information Breeds Confidence
Doubt is deadly! You will rarely succeed unless you really believe that your products and the opportunity can truly change the way a someone feels about themselves.
It is vital to your continued success that you invest the time and effort to learn everything there is to learn about our business. Lawyers are constantly learning about new laws, doctors about the latest medical developments, and computer programmers about every=changing technology. Information breeds confidence!
It is vital to your continued success that you invest the time and effort to learn everything there is to learn about our business. Lawyers are constantly learning about new laws, doctors about the latest medical developments, and computer programmers about every=changing technology. Information breeds confidence!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Life...in the Fast Lane
The only thing consistent in life is change. There are so many reasons why change is necessary for everyone, it's hard to pick just one and blog about it. I am going to discuss a little bit of what's going on in my life, and maybe just maybe it will make me feel a bit better and get some things off my chest.
Life constantly gives all of us challenges, the important part is how we deal with these challenges that makes us who we are. Recently both my furnace and my oven went out, which in the grand scheme of things are very small challenges that make a huge impact in your everyday life. It's amazing to me how difficult it was to adapt to having no heat and no oven. Luckily the heat part was only for a brief time. The oven was out for about a week, I got really good at stove top cooking and utlizing the microwave. No my friends, we didn't have microwave meals every night, I think I would die if that happened for an entire week!
This week my son is really sick, Connor has RSV and for those that don't know what that is,
it's Recpiratory Syncytial Virus. His isn't that bad, but it could get worse if we don't watch him. We are currently giving him Nebulizer treatments every 6 hours in hopes that his crud will loosen up and he will be ok. Luckily for us, Connor isn't wheezing, and most babies get this before the age of 2, so I am not too concerned. Just one more sad point in the life of a working mom that is forced to use DayCare.
This weekend should be yet another crazy one, I have a big assignment due Sunday night that I haven't even started yet, I also have a bunch of cleaning to catch up on, and want to organize my office. All of this on top of watching Connor! Good times! -
Life constantly gives all of us challenges, the important part is how we deal with these challenges that makes us who we are. Recently both my furnace and my oven went out, which in the grand scheme of things are very small challenges that make a huge impact in your everyday life. It's amazing to me how difficult it was to adapt to having no heat and no oven. Luckily the heat part was only for a brief time. The oven was out for about a week, I got really good at stove top cooking and utlizing the microwave. No my friends, we didn't have microwave meals every night, I think I would die if that happened for an entire week!
This week my son is really sick, Connor has RSV and for those that don't know what that is,
it's Recpiratory Syncytial Virus. His isn't that bad, but it could get worse if we don't watch him. We are currently giving him Nebulizer treatments every 6 hours in hopes that his crud will loosen up and he will be ok. Luckily for us, Connor isn't wheezing, and most babies get this before the age of 2, so I am not too concerned. Just one more sad point in the life of a working mom that is forced to use DayCare.
This weekend should be yet another crazy one, I have a big assignment due Sunday night that I haven't even started yet, I also have a bunch of cleaning to catch up on, and want to organize my office. All of this on top of watching Connor! Good times! -
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Life Happens
The weekend was a totally mess of chaos. Woke up on Sunday morning to no heat, the furnace wasn't blowing and the thermostat was completely blank. It was a huge Fiasco to get someone out, and when he came out, we had him look at the oven as well. Come to find out the Furnace wasn't working because the filters we get are too thick...may I say Thank you 3M for making a product that does what it's supposed to do so well, that it shuts down the furnace completely for LACK of airflow...so again, Thank You. The oven needed a new ignitor, and that was just replaced by Centerpoint Yesterday...so it was over a week with no oven....but we made it through.
Connor is now full time at "School" I love calling it that, because he actually does activities and art projects, much like pre-school. It's a very cute environment and I can see he is thriving being around other kids as much as he is.
I end this blog with a phrase that really made me think, and re-organize a few things in my life.
"the truth is, balance is not a matter of fitting everything into your life; it is a matter of deciding what is important to you and fitting all the important things into your life."
A direct selling woman can have balance amidst the madness, but you must consciously choose what you do with your time and with whom you spend your time.
Connor is now full time at "School" I love calling it that, because he actually does activities and art projects, much like pre-school. It's a very cute environment and I can see he is thriving being around other kids as much as he is.
I end this blog with a phrase that really made me think, and re-organize a few things in my life.
"the truth is, balance is not a matter of fitting everything into your life; it is a matter of deciding what is important to you and fitting all the important things into your life."
A direct selling woman can have balance amidst the madness, but you must consciously choose what you do with your time and with whom you spend your time.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Expecting Achievment
Successful people plan their success because they know that a failure to plan is a plan to fail. The fact is that I've yet to meet a person who has reached to top in a company, or any pinnacle of success in their lives, who didn't plan to be there. More importan than planning to succeed, however, that these successful people expected to succeed
When I joined my direct selling company, I expected to reach the highest position, and I developed a strategy to do it. I expected success because I looked around and saw that other people with the same product and the same compensation plan were successful, so I knew it could be done. I also understood and had the confidence to believe that if others were capable of being successful in that company, then I was as well.
Many people approach life as though they have no control over outcomes. the opposite is true. You control your own destingy. When U learned that and internalized it, my life changed. Yours can as well. I am not talking about wishful thinking, I am talking about expectancy. to Quote from Paul J. Meyer in his program The Dynamics of Goal Setting (Success Motivation International Inc.):
When I joined my direct selling company, I expected to reach the highest position, and I developed a strategy to do it. I expected success because I looked around and saw that other people with the same product and the same compensation plan were successful, so I knew it could be done. I also understood and had the confidence to believe that if others were capable of being successful in that company, then I was as well.
Many people approach life as though they have no control over outcomes. the opposite is true. You control your own destingy. When U learned that and internalized it, my life changed. Yours can as well. I am not talking about wishful thinking, I am talking about expectancy. to Quote from Paul J. Meyer in his program The Dynamics of Goal Setting (Success Motivation International Inc.):
"Expectations held over a period of time, either consciously
or subconsciously, affect attitudes-and attitudes affect actions.
Expectations function relentlessly, whether you create them for yourself or
someone holds them for you."
Friday, January 29, 2010
Discovering Self to Find Esteem
Focus on the abilities you do have instead of the strengths you don't have. Liast as many of your strengths as you can think of. Post this list where you will be able to review it daily. Sometimes others can see our strengths more easily than we can. Ask some of your closest friends to list three or four things they like most about you. You may be surprised at the things they come up with that you entirely miss.
Think about a time when you felt really empowered. Next time you're ready to prospect, prepare by visualizing yourself at that special moment when you knew you were awesome! Feel the feeling, remember the moment, place yourself mentally and emotionally back in that time of personal success.
Place a full length mirrow in your office or near your desk. Practice getting comfortable with yourself. Look into the mirror and give yourself four sincere compliments every single day.
Pay attention to your internal communmication-your self talk. Are yout hinking positive, empowering thoughts that will build your self-esteem, or are you constantly putting yourself down?
Pay attention to how you interact with others. If you are negative with them, odds are you are being negative with yourself.
Immerse yourself in an environment of self confidence. Associate with successful, self confident people. Read books and listen to speeches by people who have a track record of helping others develop high self-esteem.
Keep sticking to your plan of action, focus on your many great qualities, and have patience with yourself. Continue to develop your skills daily and realize that transforming your life is a marathon, not a sprint!
Think about a time when you felt really empowered. Next time you're ready to prospect, prepare by visualizing yourself at that special moment when you knew you were awesome! Feel the feeling, remember the moment, place yourself mentally and emotionally back in that time of personal success.
Place a full length mirrow in your office or near your desk. Practice getting comfortable with yourself. Look into the mirror and give yourself four sincere compliments every single day.
Pay attention to your internal communmication-your self talk. Are yout hinking positive, empowering thoughts that will build your self-esteem, or are you constantly putting yourself down?
Pay attention to how you interact with others. If you are negative with them, odds are you are being negative with yourself.
Immerse yourself in an environment of self confidence. Associate with successful, self confident people. Read books and listen to speeches by people who have a track record of helping others develop high self-esteem.
Keep sticking to your plan of action, focus on your many great qualities, and have patience with yourself. Continue to develop your skills daily and realize that transforming your life is a marathon, not a sprint!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Working Success Systems
For too long we have had misguided impressions of what motivation is and is not. So let's define the terms for this discussion.
First a system is an accurate established procedure that works every time, for everyone, each time it is used. That is precisly why direct selling works. Once a company has developed its system, positive results can be duplicated every time that system is worked.
Second, motivation is defined as four parts of a single sentence. It is 1. making a choice 2. to take action 3. for a result 4. whether you feel like it or not. Motivation is not about how you feel, it's is about what you choose.
Everything is a matter of choice. Choice equal results and good choices = good results; bad choices = bad results.
Motivation is simply about making a choice to take whatever action to achieve the clarified results. Can every day be a motivated day? Yes, if you choose to take action for results whether you feel like it or not. There will be those days when y ou do not choose to take action for results, and that is necessary in our busy lives. As women, very few of us have ever been given permission to take time for ourselves. Even when we do, we play the "oughta, coulda, woulda, shoulda" game with ourselves and do the guilt trup. When you know what motivation is, that old programming can be replaced, you become more productive and effective, and you can even take time off without guilt.
Consistent motivation (choice making) is a key factor in the success of a direct seller.
First a system is an accurate established procedure that works every time, for everyone, each time it is used. That is precisly why direct selling works. Once a company has developed its system, positive results can be duplicated every time that system is worked.
Second, motivation is defined as four parts of a single sentence. It is 1. making a choice 2. to take action 3. for a result 4. whether you feel like it or not. Motivation is not about how you feel, it's is about what you choose.
Everything is a matter of choice. Choice equal results and good choices = good results; bad choices = bad results.
Motivation is simply about making a choice to take whatever action to achieve the clarified results. Can every day be a motivated day? Yes, if you choose to take action for results whether you feel like it or not. There will be those days when y ou do not choose to take action for results, and that is necessary in our busy lives. As women, very few of us have ever been given permission to take time for ourselves. Even when we do, we play the "oughta, coulda, woulda, shoulda" game with ourselves and do the guilt trup. When you know what motivation is, that old programming can be replaced, you become more productive and effective, and you can even take time off without guilt.
Consistent motivation (choice making) is a key factor in the success of a direct seller.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Working Momma, Brown Eyed Girl Begins!
The blog begins! The world is changing, and there are so many things to write about. Prior to starting this blog, I thought to myself, why would someone want to read anything that I have to say? After really delving deep I realized that even if nobody reads this blog, I am going to start one. I need a blog for me, not for those that won't read it!
As the title states, I am a working momma! I have a soon to be 5 month old son, and work full time for a non-profit agency. I am also a brown eyed girl, waiting for the world to swallow me hole! With these tough economic times, I can't believe people are still having children, let alone me.
1 year ago I was at a job I hated after being "let go" from a job I thought was ok. This job was my downfall, I hated going to work everyday, and hated even more having to tell people what I did for a living. I was a "swallowing hard" customer service representative for an outsourcing company. Nothing against people who love that line of work, it wasn't the work, it was the company I was working for. I was treated very poorly, and 7 months into my pregnancy I quit and stayed home.
Fast forward to the now, I have a lovely son, a wonderful job and a beautiful home. I work everyday knowing that I am giving my son the best life he can have, and he will prosper!
I should also mention, that along with working full time, having an infant son I also work a direct sales business out of my home. Along with all of these things, I am attaining my MBA through an online program. I am ambitous, with a lot on my mind and ready to write what I need to say!
With my next post, I will pick topics of importance. Going forward this blog will also be requested blogs, if you have an idea you want me to write about, just leave me a message and I will happily blog about it. I love writing and plan to blog at least 2 times a week, if not more! Leave feedback for me! Let me know what you want to read about it!
As the title states, I am a working momma! I have a soon to be 5 month old son, and work full time for a non-profit agency. I am also a brown eyed girl, waiting for the world to swallow me hole! With these tough economic times, I can't believe people are still having children, let alone me.
1 year ago I was at a job I hated after being "let go" from a job I thought was ok. This job was my downfall, I hated going to work everyday, and hated even more having to tell people what I did for a living. I was a "swallowing hard" customer service representative for an outsourcing company. Nothing against people who love that line of work, it wasn't the work, it was the company I was working for. I was treated very poorly, and 7 months into my pregnancy I quit and stayed home.
Fast forward to the now, I have a lovely son, a wonderful job and a beautiful home. I work everyday knowing that I am giving my son the best life he can have, and he will prosper!
I should also mention, that along with working full time, having an infant son I also work a direct sales business out of my home. Along with all of these things, I am attaining my MBA through an online program. I am ambitous, with a lot on my mind and ready to write what I need to say!
With my next post, I will pick topics of importance. Going forward this blog will also be requested blogs, if you have an idea you want me to write about, just leave me a message and I will happily blog about it. I love writing and plan to blog at least 2 times a week, if not more! Leave feedback for me! Let me know what you want to read about it!
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