In Direct Sales land, I know of no one who carries herself with the regal demeanor of Rosemary Redmond, President of Weekenders USA. It comes as a surprise that she is stepping down after 23 years at the helm of this awesome company. Does it surprise me that she is doing it in April? No. I have heard her describe her beloved rose garden so I can only imagine she wants to enjoy the full benefit of the blooming season this year.
This lady can best be described as a woman who has led thousands of other women to "bud and flourish." She is skilled at it! What would a garden be without budding and flourishing? What would a woman be without budding and flourishing?
When I recall my brief adventure with Weekenders, I will always remember Rosemary's words, "Take your dreams off your wish-list and put them on your to-do list." Eloquent words they are. Words I kept repeating over the years. Words that I took to heart when we decided to search out a mountain cabin to put on our to-do list. Today, I have only a singe rose bush at our cabin. As I recall, the rose dealer got the start from her neighbor, Rosemary, and fittingly called it Rosemary's Rose. At least, that is what I will call it, Ms. Redmond!
Thank you for inspiring me to capture my dream and do something about it. This weekend we'll be traveling to our lovely hide-away on the Mount Baker Highway in Northwest Washington State. Far away from the bustle of the city, I will wander out in our quiet yard where the only sound is nearby Glacier Creek and the excited twitter of the neighborhood birds, and I will think of you, Rosemary, as I check how my single rose bush is faring.
God speed to you Rosemary--as you follow your heart. You are remembering to take time out to smell the roses!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Can I Afford to Retire"
That is a scarry question we all must face some sooner than later. Here is an inspirational email I found in my box recently from Diane, on the topic of preparing for retirement.
Hello Everyone!
For some of you this is the first time you have heard from me. For others, we are old friends. Either way I would like to share with you something quite astonishing. I like many of you are feeling the crunch of the slowing economy. Fuel prices continue to rise and we all have less money at the end of the month. Profit margins grow smaller and smaller in my automotive supply business. But in the Noevir business my margins are constant. When my CPA completed my tax return this year he commented on my year and my ability to continue to fund my retirement funds in full even in the bad times. When I looked at the figures, it was clear.....with only a few hours of work each week my Noevir business was able to fully fund my SEP and IRA funds for the year. Not a small task... because the figure is 5 digits. That is money I would not have for my retirement without Noevir. (just a small note: I have only been building my business for 2 years, with limited time!)
Have you ever thought about Noevir being your vehicle to attain your goals? Noevir is an amazing company with products that lead the world in technology. THEY WORK!!! And remember we have a 92% customer retention.
You will not be alone in your quest. We support each other in making our dreams come true. Please take a moment and allow yourself to dream some dreams. Maybe it is only to pay for your fuel bill each month. Or possible you would like to travel or buy new furniture, pay for your children's or grandchildren's college, buy a new car or like me want to build a retirement fund as well as building a business that will take me through my retirement years without worry and without giving up my dreams of being able to help others. I and my coaching partner also have a coaching program that is available to help you find out about yourself and how to build your business. The tools are here waiting for you. Will you join us?
Take a deep breath, dream your dreams, and either call myself or the person who introduced you to Noevir.
Hello Everyone!
For some of you this is the first time you have heard from me. For others, we are old friends. Either way I would like to share with you something quite astonishing. I like many of you are feeling the crunch of the slowing economy. Fuel prices continue to rise and we all have less money at the end of the month. Profit margins grow smaller and smaller in my automotive supply business. But in the Noevir business my margins are constant. When my CPA completed my tax return this year he commented on my year and my ability to continue to fund my retirement funds in full even in the bad times. When I looked at the figures, it was clear.....with only a few hours of work each week my Noevir business was able to fully fund my SEP and IRA funds for the year. Not a small task... because the figure is 5 digits. That is money I would not have for my retirement without Noevir. (just a small note: I have only been building my business for 2 years, with limited time!)
Have you ever thought about Noevir being your vehicle to attain your goals? Noevir is an amazing company with products that lead the world in technology. THEY WORK!!! And remember we have a 92% customer retention.
You will not be alone in your quest. We support each other in making our dreams come true. Please take a moment and allow yourself to dream some dreams. Maybe it is only to pay for your fuel bill each month. Or possible you would like to travel or buy new furniture, pay for your children's or grandchildren's college, buy a new car or like me want to build a retirement fund as well as building a business that will take me through my retirement years without worry and without giving up my dreams of being able to help others. I and my coaching partner also have a coaching program that is available to help you find out about yourself and how to build your business. The tools are here waiting for you. Will you join us?
Take a deep breath, dream your dreams, and either call myself or the person who introduced you to Noevir.
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