If you are as busy as I am--you're probably not interested in spending more time building a business. But what if you could build it in "lost time" in the nooks and crannies of your life?
Here is one consultant's secret to success.
Yvonne Williams decided to work Noevir in the nooks and crannies of her life. So every time she had a cancellation in her nail salon, she picked up the phone and called a new contact or followed up on a customer or client. She asked a nail client if she would have a few minutes to look at her skin care line. She saw her business increase over 800% that month and she had the fewest cancellations that month that she had had in a year!!! In fact, her bonus check increased so much that month she was able to go out and purchase a brand new computer for her home office! She turned her business around in 29 days just in the nooks and crannies of her life. What are you doing in the nooks and crannies of your life? Could you purchase a new computer with the rewards of the lost minutes in your life this month?
Here is an assessment?
Where in your life do you have time that appears when least expected?
What could you do in these short minutes to move your business forward?
If you could be as successful as Yvonne was in 20 days--how would you spend your bonus check?
In other words--what is your dream you could work toward in the nooks and crannies of your life?
Monday, April 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Rosemary Redmond Steps Down from Weekenders
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!
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!
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.
Friday, February 29, 2008
What Could $300 Per Month Do For a Family?
Every once in a while I tune in to Dave Ramsey on the radio helping people out of serious financial muck. I mean muck! They will call in and tell him about their $80,000 credit card balance or how they are trying to survive on $950 per month and their rent is $800.
Yesterday was the corker, however! A doctor's wife called in and admitted they were $300,000 in debt. Now fortunately, her husband earns $200,000 per year, but nonetheless, Dave told her that to pay this off they couldn't do anything for the next 2-3 years. "Anything" meant no eating out, no vacations, and basically--no hamburger. "NO hamburger,"you ask? No hamburger. Here was the diet he recommended.
Rice and Beans, and Beans and Rice--for two years!
"Oh yeah, and don't tell anyone you're a doctor's wife," he said.
If you listen to Dave, ask yourself after each call, "What would an extra $300 per month do for this family?"
I have heard that an extra $300 per month would save most families from bankruptcy.
Hmm--! Think what that doctor's wife could do with an extra $300 per month? She might be able to splurge on a pound of hamburger and maybe even some buns!
Now, go pull out your compensation plan and figure out exactly what she would have to do to earn an extra $300 per month! Got that answer?
Now, begin asking friends--"who do you know that could use an extra $300 per month?"
You might be surprised when they answer, "ME!"
Don't look too shocked if it's your doctor's wife who speaks up first!
Yesterday was the corker, however! A doctor's wife called in and admitted they were $300,000 in debt. Now fortunately, her husband earns $200,000 per year, but nonetheless, Dave told her that to pay this off they couldn't do anything for the next 2-3 years. "Anything" meant no eating out, no vacations, and basically--no hamburger. "NO hamburger,"you ask? No hamburger. Here was the diet he recommended.
Rice and Beans, and Beans and Rice--for two years!
"Oh yeah, and don't tell anyone you're a doctor's wife," he said.
If you listen to Dave, ask yourself after each call, "What would an extra $300 per month do for this family?"
I have heard that an extra $300 per month would save most families from bankruptcy.
Hmm--! Think what that doctor's wife could do with an extra $300 per month? She might be able to splurge on a pound of hamburger and maybe even some buns!
Now, go pull out your compensation plan and figure out exactly what she would have to do to earn an extra $300 per month! Got that answer?
Now, begin asking friends--"who do you know that could use an extra $300 per month?"
You might be surprised when they answer, "ME!"
Don't look too shocked if it's your doctor's wife who speaks up first!
Is you Company Better Than You are Giving it Credit For?
Recently, I began to think about the company that I represent. I considered why some distributors have such a tough time leading with the opportunity. They can never seem to get past the product to lead with the company and the opportunity. I wondered why? And then it hit me!
Our company is way better than we give it credit for being. Perhaps people have issues inviting others to join them in the company because they have not experienced all the lurking realities for potential downfall--some of which are rather distasteful--that can befall companies in this industry. So they never stop to consider how good we have it.
For example, one of my leaders owns a nail salon and told me that with every order she places to one of the leading companies in her industry, she can plan on 50% of her order being on back order!
Wow! The last time I had a product back order was--oh my--such ancient history that I cannot even remember!
Then I thought about defective packaging--hmmm. The last time I had defective packaging or a defective product in my 22 years with Noevir was probably 10 years ago. Now that I think about it, that was the only time I ever received a defective product! Some how the mascara tube never got filled! One product over 22 years of ordering? Now that's a record!
What about my bonus check? Any problems there? I remember distributors for other companies telling me about times when their company couldn't or didn't pay bonuses! Not Pretty!
My bonus check is safely deposited directly into my bank account on the 10th of every month. It has always been there. As they say, "You can take it to the bank!" Except they take it there for me.
So are you having difficulty leading with the income opportunity? Maybe you should count your blessings and consider all the problems you do not have!
Maybe you are featuring your opportunity on a paper plate when you should be serving it up on a silver platter! Oh yes, and add a sprig of mint for the good times!
Our company is way better than we give it credit for being. Perhaps people have issues inviting others to join them in the company because they have not experienced all the lurking realities for potential downfall--some of which are rather distasteful--that can befall companies in this industry. So they never stop to consider how good we have it.
For example, one of my leaders owns a nail salon and told me that with every order she places to one of the leading companies in her industry, she can plan on 50% of her order being on back order!
Wow! The last time I had a product back order was--oh my--such ancient history that I cannot even remember!
Then I thought about defective packaging--hmmm. The last time I had defective packaging or a defective product in my 22 years with Noevir was probably 10 years ago. Now that I think about it, that was the only time I ever received a defective product! Some how the mascara tube never got filled! One product over 22 years of ordering? Now that's a record!
What about my bonus check? Any problems there? I remember distributors for other companies telling me about times when their company couldn't or didn't pay bonuses! Not Pretty!
My bonus check is safely deposited directly into my bank account on the 10th of every month. It has always been there. As they say, "You can take it to the bank!" Except they take it there for me.
So are you having difficulty leading with the income opportunity? Maybe you should count your blessings and consider all the problems you do not have!
Maybe you are featuring your opportunity on a paper plate when you should be serving it up on a silver platter! Oh yes, and add a sprig of mint for the good times!
Your #1 Responsibility to your Downline
Years ago, a very skilled trainer looked across the room at the leaders in her direct sales business and posed the question, “What is your #1 Responsibility to your Downline?”
People all over the room raised their hands and offered answers like “to support them—to help them with demonstrations—to show up for the business opportunity meeting—to meet people with them—to teach them how to make phone calls—to be duplicatable.”
One by one the answers came and with each answer, Cindy shook her head “no.”
Finally, she had to tell us!
“Your number one responsibility to your downline is to be profitable.”
“Oh!” we collectively responded.
“Because if you are not making money why should they think they can?”
So are you fulfilling your #1 responsibility? If not, do you know what you have?
Answer: A Hobby!
What is the difference between a hobby and a business?
Answer: A Hobby costs you money; a business makes you money!
If you have a hobby, but you want a business—fire yourself. Schedule an interview with yourself and find out what you are willing to do to turn your hobby into a business!
If your company is a legitimate business, a member in the Direct Sales Association, you CAN make money with it. Prove your company right—and go make some money!
Then announce to the world that you have a business and you are fulfilling your #1 responsibility to your downline, your company and yourself! Oh yes, and pat yourself on the back—for me!
People all over the room raised their hands and offered answers like “to support them—to help them with demonstrations—to show up for the business opportunity meeting—to meet people with them—to teach them how to make phone calls—to be duplicatable.”
One by one the answers came and with each answer, Cindy shook her head “no.”
Finally, she had to tell us!
“Your number one responsibility to your downline is to be profitable.”
“Oh!” we collectively responded.
“Because if you are not making money why should they think they can?”
So are you fulfilling your #1 responsibility? If not, do you know what you have?
Answer: A Hobby!
What is the difference between a hobby and a business?
Answer: A Hobby costs you money; a business makes you money!
If you have a hobby, but you want a business—fire yourself. Schedule an interview with yourself and find out what you are willing to do to turn your hobby into a business!
If your company is a legitimate business, a member in the Direct Sales Association, you CAN make money with it. Prove your company right—and go make some money!
Then announce to the world that you have a business and you are fulfilling your #1 responsibility to your downline, your company and yourself! Oh yes, and pat yourself on the back—for me!
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