Network Marketing Today and Beyond

"If I...Would You...?"

I received this resource from a great friend and wanted to share it with you.


This 3 ½ minute Video training on the “If I, …. Would You?” multi-million dollar skill could help you grow your network marketing business.

I encourage you to subscribe to the FREE training videos, right on the website. There is a new 2-10 minute video each day, Monday-Friday.

Here are some other  "If I...would you..." scenarios. Do you have any others to add?

Invite*
If I .... were to invite you to a Business Presentation,
would you .... come?

*HOP (Hand Out Packets)*
If I ... were to give you this CD,
would you .... listen?

*PAP (Pre-Approach Packets)*
If I ... were to give you this (product),
would (use it)?


*GBS (Gift Bag Shows)*
If I ... were to give you this Gift Bag Show,
would you ... share it and gather orders from your family, friends,
neighbors and those you work with?

*Information Packet*
"If I ... were to mail this information packet,
would you... watch the 10 minute video on my website, write down your questions,
and meet me on the phone at this time tomorrow?"

Big Changes are Right Behind the Little Ones

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As a child, I always wanted to be on “Bewitched”. I even practiced wiggling my nose in front of the bathroom mirror for hours on end.  I could never master it though, always needed to use my finger to give the end of nose a little push.  What I enjoyed even more about Samantha, and the series itself, was the fact that with a twitch of her nose she could be anywhere, wearing anything, preventing or causing change in a split second. 

I want that! When I exercise I want to see muscles and diminished fat within seconds.  In my business, I want to see a team that grows wide and deep, with the twitch of my nose; an answering machine laden with customers who need product, RIGHT NOW; and a residual income that grows daily.

I am not Samantha. As I said, I never mastered the nose twitch.

I am however, persistent.  When I see results, even little ones, I am motivated to keep doing the action that is causing the results. 

Two months ago, I made a commitment to exercise 6 days a week, alternating a 3-5 mile walk/run and Pilates.  I can’t tell you how many days I have had an excuse  NOT to exercise, but I did it anyways.   I didn’t see the change at first.  I see it now.   Pants that now need a belt or they will fall down;  a second look in the mirror when I walk past thinking, “who is that?” and a confidence and desire to lose more fat and gain more muscle.

Network Marketing is the same way. 

Make a commitment to daily do the money making activities that will distinguish a business from a hobby.  I guarantee that once you outline what those activities are for you and your business, you will see a change in your confidence and your check.

Create a NO EXCUSES rule!  As a homeschooling mom of three, I have more than three excuses as to why building a six figure income from home is not possible.  I truly do not have time, unless I make it.   I have a strict schedule and follow it.  No excuses!

Look for the little changes and the large ones are right behind it.  When you make a commitment to
work your business like a business,  and you allow no excuses to turn it into a hobby, all of a sudden you  will notice changes that you had not noticed before.  Your confidence will grow, your energy will soar and you will want to do more, read more, grow more and talk more because you know it works.  You see it!

The 100 day Challenge

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Kuddos to Tim Sales who asked this excellent question,
"Do you want to be in the same place 100 days from now?"

Do you?

If the answer is "yes", then you are either in a great place, or you are in denial.

If the answer is "no", good for you!

What is lacking in the place you are now, physically, financially, spiritually?
Or for that matter, what is overabundant that needs to be thinned?

Where would you like to be 100 days from now? If you can create a plan by tomorrow,
April 27th, you could be in a new "place" by August 4. For many network marketers, the months of August through December are the "ripest" months. Imagine where you could be with a 100 day plan and a belief to go with it prior to this incredible time.

Do you actually believe that where you want to be can become reality?
This is the key now isn't it.

For changes to take place and stick, you need to "Act as though it were impossible to fail",
Dorthea Brande. Do you have the FAITH to believe?

What will it take to drive you to this new place 100 days from now?
What actions, changes, thoughts will you need to create or eliminate to get you to your new destination in 100 days?

I have my new "place", my new belief and my actions to drive me there.

Want to meet me on the "other side?"

LET'S GO!

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The field of networking marketing has gone through incredible transitions in its years of offering unique and gourmet products to its millions of consumers.  One benefit that has always been boasted, no matter which company was promoting, was the high quality of its products, from nutritional supplements to laundry soap; from candles to car wax.  It didn’t matter…it was unique and you needed it.   
 
But times are a changing and consumers in this recession are looking for VALUE! They want value in the product and don’t want to lose the quality of what they are buying. Just create more value or “bang for their buck” and they will be happy.  
 
Companies that adopt a “department store product for discount prices” are going to come out on top.

These companies will see incredible growth and momentum as new distributors see the value of purchasing at wholesale prices and having the choice to market to friends or replace a full time income which may have been sadly stripped from them.  
 
VALUE is the new buzz word and network marketing can offer that through its products, but more importantly, through its opportunity. Where else can you create an insanely wild income, in many cases on less than a $1.50 a day investment?  

The most powerful word in your vocabulary

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There is a word that causes havoc in families and can cause tears, laughter, fear and virtually any emotion you can express.

This word can also change your life, IF you see it as a positive rather than something to avoid.

That word is NO!

A life changing book for me has been "Go for NO!"

My goal in my business has been to change my strategy from contacting a certain number of possibility thinkers, to hearing and experiencing 20 NO's in a day!

This no longer causes me fear but actually frees me up to get the "NOs" which we all will, and to strive for the "YES" that will eventually come.

NO is just a speed bump before the ride begins.

How many NOs will you strive for today?

Kelly Wissink

Be a Winner in 5 Easy Steps

Here are 5 activities for you to commit to DAILY for the next 30 days to change your attitude, beliefs and habits and become a WINNER
in your business.  Five easy steps, really.  I dare you to try them!

1.  Take Responsibility for your life. Quit blaming and complaining, it will get you no where fast.

2.  Do something for your spouse, roommate or parent, if you live at home,
that you have never done before, then every morning and night say
”I love you” to that same person as well as your kids.
Success begins in the home!

3.  Spend 1 hour a day for the next 30 days exercising your body,
mind and spirit.

4.  Develop a CAN DO attitude.
     *When you have a disappointment or make a mistake, Don’t Quit!
     Have faith that it will always work out!

     *If something happens that you can’t control, Try Something Else!

     *All you can do is all you can do!  (AL Williams)

5.  SMILE – everyday, all day, no matter how you feel!

Kelly Wissink

Performance vs. Perception in Network Marketing

Caleb Wissink, our 7 year old son has been taking Karate for less than 8 weeks.  Why is this significant? Because Caleb has developmental delays and has been receiving speech therapy since he was three.  Yelling  “keee yaaa” in front of 20 other people and walking confidently, yelling his name, age, and school in front  of hundreds of spectators and a judge would cause fear in any 7 or 77 year old, especially one with speech challenges.

A few weeks ago Caleb went to his first Karate competition.  He participated in all of the “showy” events.  He did his best kick, he showed what he knew, he did his walk of confidence (which brought tears to my eyes) and through it all, he didn’t win one trophy, his goal for the day.

Each morning event brought me frustration, not because he didn’t win a trophy, because they were all events for “show”.  To me, karate is about performance, putting together all of the best kicks and punches and doing it with confidence.  Our business is like this as well.  We can SEE people who look the part, walk the part and do so with confidence but if they are not able to put it together, they will not have what it takes to lead a team and to achieve success in our industry. In Karate, putting on a uniform does not make you a black belt.  In our industry, putting on brand name clothes and driving big name vehicles does not make you a success in network marketing. Changing people’s lives is the trophy!

Network marketing is about putting it all together;  using the tools the company provides for you, doing things that cause you fear and discomfort, and experiencing confidence despite the “nos” that we face each day.

By lunch time, Caleb was ready to leave the event.  He was angry, frustrated and in tears.  Caleb was ready to leave right before his best event – sparring.  In class he was winning matches with belts higher than him and he was confident in his skills. He loved sparring!

How often don’t we quit something right before we have that crucial breakthrough? How often don’t new distributors quit right before that next sign up who could become the next director?
How often don’t we give up mentally and miss the open door right in front of us because we are too blinded by anger and frustration to see it?

As you can see from the picture, Caleb stayed to spar and won each of his matches in less than a minute. He was aggressive, going on the offensive and yet aware of how important it was to have his defenses up as well.   He used his best kick, he led with his confidence and to him, it was FUN!  Caleb left the event that day with a HUGE First place trophy, a trophy for participating and his yellow belt. 

He is only beginning his journey in Karate but it doesn’t matter. He has the skills and a system to help him continue to develop his talent, discipline and to achieve each of his goals.

Karate, like our business, is not about being recognized as the top recruiter or top retailer.  It is not about having the best kick or the loudest Walk of Confidence.  Those are wonderful titles and certainly to be celebrated but being able to tie all of those together is what will earn the most money and  recognition.

What will get you to the top is not the glitz and glamour but the daily punching it out. Small actions done over and over again with discipline, intensity, passion and fun will bring the greatest results.
Kiyaa!

Are you growing Leaders or Leader-Followers?

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What makes one leader draw leaders and another followers? Think about it?  Some leaders attract others who want to not only do what their coach is doing, but more.  Others become leader-followers.  These leader-followers find a leader and then never develop to the full potential within them. They
listen to their coach, attend every call, follow every step and remain average, following rather than becoming their own leader.

How does this happen?

Team members follow in the steps of their leaders.

If you have a leader that is passionate, leading the charge to change, breaking the path and staying steadfast and true to their dream and vision, you will see other leaders emerging from this team to do the same.

What about those leader-followers?  They too follow their leader and do what is modeled for them.

So what type of leader are you growing: Leaders or Leader-followers?

Sure, you will grow a team, you will earn money, and find fulfillment in your achievements but will you see the passion and ignite the fire for your team members? Not until you live the passion and ignite your own fire.

You must live it before others will see it and want what you have!

You must lead the change and become a leader with passion, confidence and a belief in yourself, a leader with a self-sacrificing spirit.

Recognizing this is the first step, making the change for yourself and your team takes time, patience and determination.

Here is how you can begin to grow leaders rather than leader-followers.

1.  Grow yourself. Read a book a week or listen to an audio a day.

2.  Be organized, consistent and follow through.

3.  Be vulnerable. No weepy, “share all” but share your challenges, your insights and your celebrations! Be real!

4.  Love yourself, then others! 

5.  Model confidence and success, whether you feel like it or not.  Take the feelings out of your daily conversations. Act yourself into a new attitude.

6.  Keep a telescope on your goals and your vision for your business. Narrow your goals down to the very core and then eat, sleep and touch those goals everyday!  What is at the heart of what you do? What is your heart’s desire?   Go after it with everything within you!  Climb the mountain for the reward at the top is Life!

Through this journey you will not only change yourself but you are giving a gift to your team, to your leader-followers.  You are giving them the gift to see that  they can do so much more, be more, live more, and love more!

Create a productive and calming work space

Working from home can be a challenge and a blessing. The concept of cleaning up your office before leaving for the day is not something that happens when you have a home based business. Your work, deadlines, and office are always right where you are.

Creating a space that is organized and calming will open up the lines of creativity and productivity. No more will you have to search for a paper, worry about spilling coffee over your latest tracking sheet, or struggle with the desire to take your computer to another room because where you are working is just too chaotic.

This resource offers 50 practical home office ideas for creating a work space that will help you to be productive and successful in your work from home adventure.

http://www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/50-practical-home-office-feng-shui-tips/

I also recommend two amazing books which include David Allen's, Getting Things Done and
the best seller by Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek.

There is no better time than now to clean out, clean up and declutter as you prepare for a new and prosperous year!

To your success and beyond!

15 Steps to Your Best Life

by Curt and Kelly Wissink

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I'm a big Slideware fan.  Here you can find inspiration to share with your team as well as to
brand yourself and your name by sharing comments and your own personal training slides.

This particular slideshow asks some pretty tough questions which you should be asking yourself
if you are at the top of your game.

Are you your best with your network marketing business, your family, and your friends? 

To your Success,

Curt and Kelly Wissink