Network Marketing Today and Beyond

Sunday's Proverb

Proverbs 9: 7-9

 ⁷ "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;
       whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.

 ⁸ Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;
       rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

 ⁹ Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
       teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

Direct Sales Thrive In A Recession

With all the doom and gloom on TV, there is one business that excels during a recession and bear market. Direct sales and Network Marketing are leading the way in profits that major companies drool over.

This was pointed out to me again this morning when I took my daughter to the doctor.  Our pediatrician used to be one of my best customers but due to our recent switch to a more healthy diet, probiotics and homeopathic methods, we have not seen him in the past 3 years. When it was shared that my daughter began feeling sick after a recent plane flight to our company convention, he began asking questions and was surprised when I shared with him that YES, I was still in the business and MOST DEFINITELY, I have not experienced a recession but fantastic growth.  Even doctor's offices are feeling the crunch. 

You don't have to take my word for it. Enjoy this MSNBC video clip.

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Sunday's Proverb

Proverbs 6: 6-8

⁶ Go to the ant, you sluggard;
       consider its ways and be wise!

 ⁷ It has no commander,
       no overseer or ruler,

 ⁸ yet it stores its provisions in summer
       and gathers its food at harvest.

Who Let The Dog Out?

Image by Milqito via Flickr

The dog bolted out of nowhere.

I had never seen him outside before and he came running across the yard and into the next field so fast that he was right behind me before I had a chance to react.  Luckily, his owner was there and he reluctantly responded to her calls and left Mia and me to finish our run. 

That was 2 days ago.

This morning, when it came time to decide which direction to take, I hesitated and all most gave up my most scenic and favorite running route.  Why?  I was afraid!

When I was about six years old, I took a short cut home through a neighbors yard after a play date with a friend.  Half way through the yard a massive, teeth baring giant of a dog came running after me and bit me, tearing the flesh off my leg.  No, really, it was a toy poodle who had a snappy little bark and bit at my heels all the way home. 

I was not chased by a dog just once, but many times in my mind,  each time I saw, met or was introduced to a new dog.

I was willing to give up the journey that was working for my run, just because of fear.

I wasn't hurt by this dog but I was afraid that I would be hurt and so I avoided him.

What has you so afraid that you are avoiding it EVEN though you know it will move you forward in your business?  Are you afraid to call your friend and share your new business with her and so you avoid her?
Do you hide your new products so that you don't have to explain this new "thing" you are doing because they may tell you once again that you are crazy?

Our past experiences, no matter how big or small are a huge indicator of our future reactions.

Rather than reacting I encourage you to weigh reality, not the reality of your mind.

For me, the reality was that I knew the family who owned the dog worked during the day. It was 9:00 am and I knew that they would be gone and the dog locked inside the house. Was I still nervous? Absolutely, but I KNEW that we would not be chased and our run could be spectacular with storm clouds overhead.

It was!

Each time you face the fear and push through it, you are one step closer to achieving that goal, developing confidence and joy along the way!

Have fun!

The Business Wisdom Of Francis Bacon

Read not to contradict and confute, not to believe and take for granted, not to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.- Francis Bacon

Is Social Media A Fad?

Throughout my past 6 years as an online entrepreneur, I have felt like I was swimming upstream again conventional business wisdom which told me to "walk and talk". That was the only way. There is nothing wrong with this method, but the world of business is changing. My frustration is released and I know that I am on the right path of successful business building using the social media revolution.

Are you?

Sunday's Proverb

Proverbs 3: 13-18

 ¹³ Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
       the man who gains understanding,

 ¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
       and yields better returns than gold.

 ¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies;
       nothing you desire can compare with her.

 ¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand;
       in her left hand are riches and honor.

 ¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways,
       and all her paths are peace.

 ¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
       those who lay hold of her will be blessed.

Sunday's Proverb

Proverbs 1: 1-3

 ¹ The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:

 ² for attaining wisdom and discipline;
       for understanding words of insight;

 ³ for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
       doing what is right and just and fair;

The Blue Sweater

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Have you ever forgotten something while traveling? Traveling with three children can increase the forgetfulness times 3!

Recently, flying home from my company convention, my daughter was feeling very cold. It was a 6:07 am flight and after getting up at 4 am, she just could not get warm and unfortunately, she had packed away her sweatshirt.  She politely asked the stewardess if she had any blankets. The stewardess looked puzzled and said, "no, but we really need to get some." Instead of walking away, she proceeded to unbutton her blue sweater. My daughter was quite surprised when the stewardess said she could wear her blue sweater for the rest of the flight.

What kind of impact did this small act of kindness leave on my 10 year old daughter? 
What impression did this leave on her jaw dropped parents?  In both cases, the impact was ever lasting.

Showing kindness is a key to business success. Not only did Joy, acting as our hostess on the Canadair Regional CRJ 200 jet out of Wilkes-Barre, PA, do her job efficiently, she went above and beyond it. Being a flight attendant was more than a job to her. She smiled, had great eye contact and gave up her sweater to a teeth chattering 10 year old who was cold and very, very tired.  She also made her day. 

Offering a wing tipping salute to Joy and those who give of themselves to impact the lives of others!