"One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular."-Tony Robbins
The beauty of the network marketing industry is that it represents free enterprise. The industry truly does allow individuals to create products and/or services to be offered to the general public at competitive prices, with very little input from the state.
The industry also allows aspiring entrepreneurs the freedom to achieve unlimited earnings, with unlimited growth and expansion potential. Any individual with access to minimal capital required to gain entry into the business, is granted the right to go as far in the business as his/her talents and work ethic will allow.
I believe then that the one thing that separates those who are successful in the network marketing industry from those who fail, is simply COMMITMENT. The dictionary defines the word "Commitment" as-The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action.
There is a dangerous element that is ever-present within the network marketing industry, and that danger is the tendency of members within a particular organization to recruit individuals who belong to competing organizations.
For newbies entering into the network marketing arena, the act of being sought after can present a bit of confusion. I have personally interacted with numerous individuals who had no form of commitment to any particular organization or opportunity, but instead dabbled a bit in this one, and dabbled a bit in that one.
I would like to stress here that it is VERY important and even vital to your career within the industry that you do your research PRIOR to joining a network marketing organization. Check out the compensation plan. Meet with the leaders. Express your concerns. Inquire about the training programs, and/or support. When all is said and done, COMMIT heart and soul to working with ONE opportunity.
Once you have made this commitment, study the top producers in your organization. Learn the system. Develop the skills necessary to become a top earner. Read the books, attend the seminars, show up at the training events, and really devote your focus to being the best that you can be with that ONE opportunity.
The grass will always appear to be greener on the other side. The average newbie entering into the network marketing industry lasts less than 90 days, prior to either quitting the industry altogether, or switching to a new opportunity.
The truth of the matter is that in many instances, it may take more than 90 days for individuals to obtain a clear understanding of the business. Yes, there are stories of those who have reached the top of the compensation plan in 72 hours. Yes, your company may have recruited you with photos of six-figure checks, mansions, and exotic trips. However, you need to do your research to understand the background of these success stories, so that you can establish realistic goals and expectations for yourself.
Last, you cannot, and you will not succeed in this business alone. Once you have settled upon the decision to commit WHOLE-HEARTEDLY to a particular opportunity (as a newbie in the industry), then it would be wise of you to seek out a top producer, or someone who has achieved the level of success that you desire, who is willing to also commit WHOLE-HEARTEDLY to you.
If you are unable to find THIS within your organization, then it would be wise at this point for you to seek other avenues. However, the best way to assure your success in the industry, is to avoid operating as a jumping jack, bouncing from company to company; or WORSE, trying to work with multiple opportunities simultaneously, and to simply devote your attention, focus, skills, and effort to one particular venture.
Once you have made this committment, then ride it out. If it takes you six months, 12 months, or even 18 months to achieve your goals; ride it out. Follow your company's system. Most importantly, DO THE WORK!
There are more than 60 million people involved in the direct sales/network marketing industry throughout the world. Research shows that 80% or more of these individuals, dedicate less than four hours each week to running their businesses. You WILL FAIL in the network marketing industry, if you are not able, and/or willing to invest more than four hours each week into your business.
I certainly do hope that the information provided here has been of some value to you. I welcome your feedback. I would also encourage you to reflect upon this information, and to apply it to your business today. By doing so, you will surely reap the benefits of your FOCUSED efforts.
"There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results."-unknown
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Slow To Speak & Swift To Hear. Poor Listening Skills Will Kill Your Business
Years ago, I worked as a new and used car salesman. I noticed very early on in my automotive sales career that there was one particular salesman who was producing double and triple the sales output of nearly every other salesman on the lot. Naturally, this peaked my curiosity, and I set out on a mission to find out what made this man so special, and how he was going about conducting his business.
I approached this salesman, and requested permission to shadow any future customer interactions. I received his approval, and shortly thereafter, the two of us set out on a mission of earning and learning.
Later on that day, a middle-aged woman entered the dealership, and the man (who we'll refer to as Ted) informed me that it was game time. I was beyond eager to hear Ted's fancy pick-up lines. I wanted to listen in on guile and empty promises; which I assumed had to be the reasons for his success.
As I trailed closely behind 'Ted' I was literally stunned at what I observed. Ted was not selling this woman at all. He used no pick-up lines. There was no guile in his approach. In fact, Ted rarely spoke during this interaction.
Throughout the sales process, Ted presented one question after another, and after presenting each question, he became silent and listened as the customer provided answers. By the time that we were done standing in the parking lot talking, for what seemed like close to an hour; Ted had finally settled upon two vehicles that matched each particular need expressed by his customer.
Ted walked the woman over to where these two vehicles were parked, and he then went through a brief presentation on each car, specifically making a point of only highlighting each of the features that the customer had identified as being important throughout his initial screening process.
The actual sales process was very short. In less than 30 minutes, Ted arranged for a test drive, negotiated a contract, and completed the sale. I was at a loss of words at the completion of this observation. However, I went away from this experience with the understanding that there were four steps that were vital for anyone with hopes of ever achieving success in the sales/marketing industry.
These steps were/are as follows:
Prior to this experience, I had one approach that I applied to every customer that I had ever interacted with on the lot. That approach was a quick greeting, followed by my leading the customer into the lot, and trying to convince him/her to purchase one of the vehicles that most appealed to me!
Ted's approach worked then, and Ted's approach still works today. Regardless as to what your product, and/or service may be; slow down. Ask the right questions. Allow your customers to share their goals and objectives, prior to going into all out sales mode, and chasing away potential business. LISTEN, and last; make a pinpointed presentation that addresses your ability to meet each need that has been specified by your customer.
Implementing these four steps into your sales process will dramatically reduce your stress levels. This process will enable you to deal with less rejection, and you will also be able to control the sales process from start to finish.
I approached this salesman, and requested permission to shadow any future customer interactions. I received his approval, and shortly thereafter, the two of us set out on a mission of earning and learning.
Later on that day, a middle-aged woman entered the dealership, and the man (who we'll refer to as Ted) informed me that it was game time. I was beyond eager to hear Ted's fancy pick-up lines. I wanted to listen in on guile and empty promises; which I assumed had to be the reasons for his success.
As I trailed closely behind 'Ted' I was literally stunned at what I observed. Ted was not selling this woman at all. He used no pick-up lines. There was no guile in his approach. In fact, Ted rarely spoke during this interaction.
Throughout the sales process, Ted presented one question after another, and after presenting each question, he became silent and listened as the customer provided answers. By the time that we were done standing in the parking lot talking, for what seemed like close to an hour; Ted had finally settled upon two vehicles that matched each particular need expressed by his customer.
Ted walked the woman over to where these two vehicles were parked, and he then went through a brief presentation on each car, specifically making a point of only highlighting each of the features that the customer had identified as being important throughout his initial screening process.
The actual sales process was very short. In less than 30 minutes, Ted arranged for a test drive, negotiated a contract, and completed the sale. I was at a loss of words at the completion of this observation. However, I went away from this experience with the understanding that there were four steps that were vital for anyone with hopes of ever achieving success in the sales/marketing industry.
These steps were/are as follows:
- Ask open ended questions that highlight the needs of customers.
- Listen and take notes from each response.
- Identify the products, and/or services that you have to offer that will meet each specified need
- Present your findings to the customer
Prior to this experience, I had one approach that I applied to every customer that I had ever interacted with on the lot. That approach was a quick greeting, followed by my leading the customer into the lot, and trying to convince him/her to purchase one of the vehicles that most appealed to me!
Ted's approach worked then, and Ted's approach still works today. Regardless as to what your product, and/or service may be; slow down. Ask the right questions. Allow your customers to share their goals and objectives, prior to going into all out sales mode, and chasing away potential business. LISTEN, and last; make a pinpointed presentation that addresses your ability to meet each need that has been specified by your customer.
Implementing these four steps into your sales process will dramatically reduce your stress levels. This process will enable you to deal with less rejection, and you will also be able to control the sales process from start to finish.
Finding Success In Network Marketing After Exhausting Your Warm Market
The term, "Warm market" has single-handedly destroyed the hopes and aspirations of millions of ambitious individuals entering the direct sales industry. Most companies within the industry have systems in place that train new business partners to create lists of friends and family, and to use these lists as the foundation for building business.
Although this method of marketing can be somewhat effective, it certainly is not without limitations. The problem that I have observed within the industry, is that newbies often make the mistake of thinking that their marketing efforts should be restricted ONLY to the names of friends and family within these newly created lists. Once the list is exhausted, then the newbie burns out, and walks away from the business.
The truth of the matter is that although the list can and should serve as the foundation of all marketing efforts, working this list is just ONE of SEVERAL avenues that can be utilized when strategizing for business growth and development. Now that we've covered those bases, let's get into the meat of some of the other methods that can effectively assist with new business growth.
$100 drop cards
One of the more effective marketing tools used for decades within the network marketing industry, and still just as effective today are $100 drop cards. These are business cards that appear to be actual $100 bills on the surface. You can purchase these cards on various sites across the web. The site that I've found that appears to have the best product for the most reasonable price can be found here:
http://www.queenofdropcards.com/order.html
Each time that we leave our homes for routine daily activities: shopping, gas, groceries, school visits, postal visits, library visits, etc represents an opportunity to effectively utilize this marketing approach. These drop cards are fail proof, and are SURE to result in maximum exposure for your business.
Social Media
Years ago, network marketers were trained to go out each day canvassing for prospects. These individuals would harass families in grocery aisles, stop traffic at lights, confront fellow members at church services, and even walk through shopping malls, stalking shoppers like prey. It was a very annoying and often confrontational method of marketing.
Enter the advent of social media. Today with just one click of a mouse, you can expose your business to thousands and even MILLIONS of people, who are actually interested and even LOOKING for the products and services that you have to offer.
Some of the most effective methods of marketing your business online include: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Weight Loss Forums, Blogging, and Youtube. Yes, I said it: YOUTUBE! What you'll find in the network marketing industry, is that people don't often buy from companies; they buy from other PEOPLE.
It has also been said that people tend to buy from those that they KNOW, LIKE, & TRUST. One of the most effective methods for building the brand YOU, that people can grow to know, like, and trust, is creating, and posting videos on Youtube. I don't wish to get off on some tangent about marketing on Youtube, but you can find tons of information about the effectiveness of this approach on various internet sites.
Referrals
The last thing that I will touch on today for the sake of time, is the value of developing and implementing a CUSTOMER referral system. Afterall, the business is known as NETWORK marketing. Each time that you sign a new customer, you are immediately introduced, and/or exposed to a new NETWORK.
Years ago, a friend of mine sold life insurance. She was one of the best in her industry, and as a new client and policyholder, I had the opportunity to observe one of her most effective methods for producing new business.
Each time that this friend would sell a policy, she would request the names and numbers of three OTHERS who might be interested in purchasing her products and services. Keep in mind that although she would be contacting many of these referrals on a first-time basis, the fact that she had obtained these referrals from friends of friends, or family members created an extended WARM MARKET, and eliminated the discomfort of cold calling.
The follow-up call would go something like this: "Hello Mr. Willis. This is Lisa from State Farm Insurance. Your brother Tom purchased a life insurance policy from me on yesterday, and he mentioned that you might also have a need for the products and services that we have to offer. I was wondering if I could schedule an appointment to share some information on the services that we have to offer with you. Would tomorrow evenin be a good time for the two of us to get together?"
The person being contacted would then take two things away from this call. 1-My brother has purchased one of these policies, so the company must be credible. 2-My brother has purchased a policy from this INDIVIDUAL, and so SHE must be someone that I can trust.
This method of marketing is HIGHLY effective. You can create a list of hundreds and even thousands of QUALIFIED leads, utilizing this customer referral approach. "Well Winslow, what if people are not comfortable with providing names of their friends and family members?" If a person trusts you enough to enter into a business agreement with you, then it's safe to assume that they will also be comfortable with providing you with referrals.
So in conclusion, let's review each of the methods shared here today. We covered $100 drop cards, social media and/or online marketing, and customer referrals. Well GEEZ, that doesn't sound like ROCKET SCIENCE. If you take nothing else away from this article, please go away with this: If you will commit to utilizing each of these three approaches to marketing on a DAILY basis; your success (long-term) in the network marketing industry is all but GUARANTEED!
Good luck, and I will see you at the TOP!!!
Although this method of marketing can be somewhat effective, it certainly is not without limitations. The problem that I have observed within the industry, is that newbies often make the mistake of thinking that their marketing efforts should be restricted ONLY to the names of friends and family within these newly created lists. Once the list is exhausted, then the newbie burns out, and walks away from the business.
The truth of the matter is that although the list can and should serve as the foundation of all marketing efforts, working this list is just ONE of SEVERAL avenues that can be utilized when strategizing for business growth and development. Now that we've covered those bases, let's get into the meat of some of the other methods that can effectively assist with new business growth.
$100 drop cards
One of the more effective marketing tools used for decades within the network marketing industry, and still just as effective today are $100 drop cards. These are business cards that appear to be actual $100 bills on the surface. You can purchase these cards on various sites across the web. The site that I've found that appears to have the best product for the most reasonable price can be found here:
http://www.queenofdropcards.com/order.html
Each time that we leave our homes for routine daily activities: shopping, gas, groceries, school visits, postal visits, library visits, etc represents an opportunity to effectively utilize this marketing approach. These drop cards are fail proof, and are SURE to result in maximum exposure for your business.
Social Media
Years ago, network marketers were trained to go out each day canvassing for prospects. These individuals would harass families in grocery aisles, stop traffic at lights, confront fellow members at church services, and even walk through shopping malls, stalking shoppers like prey. It was a very annoying and often confrontational method of marketing.
Enter the advent of social media. Today with just one click of a mouse, you can expose your business to thousands and even MILLIONS of people, who are actually interested and even LOOKING for the products and services that you have to offer.
Some of the most effective methods of marketing your business online include: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Weight Loss Forums, Blogging, and Youtube. Yes, I said it: YOUTUBE! What you'll find in the network marketing industry, is that people don't often buy from companies; they buy from other PEOPLE.
It has also been said that people tend to buy from those that they KNOW, LIKE, & TRUST. One of the most effective methods for building the brand YOU, that people can grow to know, like, and trust, is creating, and posting videos on Youtube. I don't wish to get off on some tangent about marketing on Youtube, but you can find tons of information about the effectiveness of this approach on various internet sites.
Referrals
The last thing that I will touch on today for the sake of time, is the value of developing and implementing a CUSTOMER referral system. Afterall, the business is known as NETWORK marketing. Each time that you sign a new customer, you are immediately introduced, and/or exposed to a new NETWORK.
Years ago, a friend of mine sold life insurance. She was one of the best in her industry, and as a new client and policyholder, I had the opportunity to observe one of her most effective methods for producing new business.
Each time that this friend would sell a policy, she would request the names and numbers of three OTHERS who might be interested in purchasing her products and services. Keep in mind that although she would be contacting many of these referrals on a first-time basis, the fact that she had obtained these referrals from friends of friends, or family members created an extended WARM MARKET, and eliminated the discomfort of cold calling.
The follow-up call would go something like this: "Hello Mr. Willis. This is Lisa from State Farm Insurance. Your brother Tom purchased a life insurance policy from me on yesterday, and he mentioned that you might also have a need for the products and services that we have to offer. I was wondering if I could schedule an appointment to share some information on the services that we have to offer with you. Would tomorrow evenin be a good time for the two of us to get together?"
The person being contacted would then take two things away from this call. 1-My brother has purchased one of these policies, so the company must be credible. 2-My brother has purchased a policy from this INDIVIDUAL, and so SHE must be someone that I can trust.
This method of marketing is HIGHLY effective. You can create a list of hundreds and even thousands of QUALIFIED leads, utilizing this customer referral approach. "Well Winslow, what if people are not comfortable with providing names of their friends and family members?" If a person trusts you enough to enter into a business agreement with you, then it's safe to assume that they will also be comfortable with providing you with referrals.
So in conclusion, let's review each of the methods shared here today. We covered $100 drop cards, social media and/or online marketing, and customer referrals. Well GEEZ, that doesn't sound like ROCKET SCIENCE. If you take nothing else away from this article, please go away with this: If you will commit to utilizing each of these three approaches to marketing on a DAILY basis; your success (long-term) in the network marketing industry is all but GUARANTEED!
Good luck, and I will see you at the TOP!!!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Goals vs. Resolutions
Each year, at or around this time, we hear lot's of talk surrounding the term, "resolutions." The dictionary defines this term as-A firm resolve to do or not to do something. We tend to place a great deal of stock in decisions and commitments that are made on January 1st of each calendar year. I have found in my personal experience that goal-setting is a much more effective method of achieving personal development objectives. Within this post I attempt to highlight some of the benefits of goal-setting vs. setting resolutions.
For starters, whenever I hear the term, "resolutions" the first things that come to mind are: restrictions, bondage, misery, punishment, and forced behaviorial changes. It's extremely difficult to see the value in a particular lifestyle change, when and if we are only adhering to this change in EFFORTS to remain true to some nonsensical decision made under the influence of the annual holiday.
Goals, on the other hand, tend to come with some sense of accomplishment. A great deal of research and thought usually precedes the setting of goals, and upon realizing written goals, confidence tends to soar, we experience drastic boosts in self-esteem, and we live with the awareness that the achievement of our goals means that we are in fact successful.
Here is an example: John states on January 1st that he will give up smoking in the new year. John is stressed, bursting at the seams, and trying with all of his might to stick with the resolution that was established at the start of the year. However, there is a 99% chance that John will falter, and that he will break from his aim of giving up smoking.
In June of the same year, Dave establishes a goal of giving up smoking by the month of December. Dave wants to be alive to see his kids graduate from high school. At the time that he establishes this goal, Dave is smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. He cuts back over time to half a pack per day. He rewards himself for this cutback. He then moves down to five cigarettes per day. He rewards himself for this cutback. Last, in October of the same year, he goes cold turkey, and gives up smoking. To celebrate, he posts a status on facebook, and all of his friends chime in congratulating him on this achievement.
Will there always be a chance of Dave also reverting back to the practice of smoking? Absolutely. However, when tempted to do so, the sense of accomplishment, the feelings of pride derived from the compliments of friends, and the knowledge that he would be letting down himself, as well as those who have stood in his corner, will serve as a deterrent to his making a move in this reverse order.
This is not to say that resolutions cannot be effective. However, I believe that in order for a resolution to remain effective over a period of time, the resolution must accompany a goal. For instance: Mike's goal is to save $10,000 during the year 2012. In keeping in line with his goal, Mike resolves on January 1st, to eliminate fast food, partying, and clubbing throughout the course of the year.
When paired together, this resolution, in conjunction with Mike's long-term goal, is much more likely to stick, than had he simply vowed to give up eating out, partying, and clubbing, just for the sake of discipline. Each month now, Mike will be able to take an inventory of his bank account, and he will enjoy the rewards of knowing that with each passing month, he is drawing one step closer to his goal.
So as we move into the year 2012, I would absolutely encourage each of you to stick with the resolutions that were made when the clock hit midnight. However, I would also encourage you to attach your resolutions to long term goals, so that you have something to look forward to, and so that you're not forced to feel as if you're living in bondage to the hype of New Year's Day.
"Most of us serve our ideals by fits and starts. The person who makes a success of living is one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That's dedication."-Cecil B. DeMille
For starters, whenever I hear the term, "resolutions" the first things that come to mind are: restrictions, bondage, misery, punishment, and forced behaviorial changes. It's extremely difficult to see the value in a particular lifestyle change, when and if we are only adhering to this change in EFFORTS to remain true to some nonsensical decision made under the influence of the annual holiday.
Goals, on the other hand, tend to come with some sense of accomplishment. A great deal of research and thought usually precedes the setting of goals, and upon realizing written goals, confidence tends to soar, we experience drastic boosts in self-esteem, and we live with the awareness that the achievement of our goals means that we are in fact successful.
Here is an example: John states on January 1st that he will give up smoking in the new year. John is stressed, bursting at the seams, and trying with all of his might to stick with the resolution that was established at the start of the year. However, there is a 99% chance that John will falter, and that he will break from his aim of giving up smoking.
In June of the same year, Dave establishes a goal of giving up smoking by the month of December. Dave wants to be alive to see his kids graduate from high school. At the time that he establishes this goal, Dave is smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. He cuts back over time to half a pack per day. He rewards himself for this cutback. He then moves down to five cigarettes per day. He rewards himself for this cutback. Last, in October of the same year, he goes cold turkey, and gives up smoking. To celebrate, he posts a status on facebook, and all of his friends chime in congratulating him on this achievement.
Will there always be a chance of Dave also reverting back to the practice of smoking? Absolutely. However, when tempted to do so, the sense of accomplishment, the feelings of pride derived from the compliments of friends, and the knowledge that he would be letting down himself, as well as those who have stood in his corner, will serve as a deterrent to his making a move in this reverse order.
This is not to say that resolutions cannot be effective. However, I believe that in order for a resolution to remain effective over a period of time, the resolution must accompany a goal. For instance: Mike's goal is to save $10,000 during the year 2012. In keeping in line with his goal, Mike resolves on January 1st, to eliminate fast food, partying, and clubbing throughout the course of the year.
When paired together, this resolution, in conjunction with Mike's long-term goal, is much more likely to stick, than had he simply vowed to give up eating out, partying, and clubbing, just for the sake of discipline. Each month now, Mike will be able to take an inventory of his bank account, and he will enjoy the rewards of knowing that with each passing month, he is drawing one step closer to his goal.
So as we move into the year 2012, I would absolutely encourage each of you to stick with the resolutions that were made when the clock hit midnight. However, I would also encourage you to attach your resolutions to long term goals, so that you have something to look forward to, and so that you're not forced to feel as if you're living in bondage to the hype of New Year's Day.
"Most of us serve our ideals by fits and starts. The person who makes a success of living is one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That's dedication."-Cecil B. DeMille
Saturday, November 26, 2011
80% Of All New Businesses Fail Within Two Years. This Is Why You Should Consider Visalus.
Over the years, research has shown that roughly 80% of all new businesses terminate operations within the first two years of service. Why is this? Well, there are a wide variety of factors that play into the failure of any business. However, for the purposes of this particular entry, I would like to focus on just two of these factors: lack of capital and poor company structure/support.
Most national franchises require enormous start-up capital from aspiring entrepreneurs. Individuals looking to invest in prominent restaurant chains such as McDonald's, KFC, and Wendy's, could very well be required to come up with more than a million dollars, just in initial start up fees.
Of course it is safe to say that the larger the chain, the higher the costs of entry. In most instances, entrepreneurs looking to create businesses without the support of national brands may be able to save on the initial start-up costs. However, there will still be the need to consistently dispense capital, in order to establish these businesses.
Aside from the issue of capital, there is also a massive crisis unfolding in many national chains today, due to the lack of corporate support, once the initial fees have been collected. The fact remains that many franchises today tend to whine and dine potential franchisees, right up until the time that the checks have been cut, and then the relationships sour altogether.
There are questions that can potentially arise on a daily basis in business, and if there is no structure in place to provide the answers to these questions, then failure is sure to be the result.
Capital is a non-factor in the business of Visalus. Years ago, network marketers were required to invest in large quantities of inventory, and to then place this inventory in their homes, in hopes of someday landing customers who would purchase the products.
My have times changed. Today, entrepreneurs who promote the Visalus brand are NOT required to invest in inventory. The entire business can be operated online, and the company ships the products directly from warehouses to the doors of our customers.
Business owners who promote the Visalus brand, also have the luxury of utilizing the backing of a national brand, without the requirement of paying franchise fees or royalties. Individuals looking to create home based businesses within the Visalus brand simply do not have to concern themselves with working capital.
As impressive as the low start-up costs of becoming a distributor of Visalus products may be, even more impressive is the training and support provided within the organization. The training at Visalus is among the best in the network marketing industry. Business owners who partner up with the Visalus brand receive training on marketing, utilizing social media, recruiting, organization, sales, time management, identifying target markets, and customer follow-up.
In addition to the initial training, each business partner within the Visalus brand operates as part of a team. These teams are often headed up by individuals with decades of experience in the network marketing industry, who are simply a phone call, or a mere click away, should questions arise about the business.
There company also provides conference calls and regional training events, where business partners within the Visalus organization are granted opportunities to network, present questions, and to receive training that will equip them with the knowledge necessary to run a successful operation.
As a new member of the Visalus family, I am quite simply BLOWN AWAY at the low start-up costs, as well as the enormous levels of support that I have received on a very personal level, from business partners throughout all four corners of the United States. I would ENCOURAGE each and every aspiring entrepreneur to check out the Visalus/Body by Vi business opportunity.
http://www.winslowwillis.bodybyvi.com/
Most national franchises require enormous start-up capital from aspiring entrepreneurs. Individuals looking to invest in prominent restaurant chains such as McDonald's, KFC, and Wendy's, could very well be required to come up with more than a million dollars, just in initial start up fees.
Of course it is safe to say that the larger the chain, the higher the costs of entry. In most instances, entrepreneurs looking to create businesses without the support of national brands may be able to save on the initial start-up costs. However, there will still be the need to consistently dispense capital, in order to establish these businesses.
Aside from the issue of capital, there is also a massive crisis unfolding in many national chains today, due to the lack of corporate support, once the initial fees have been collected. The fact remains that many franchises today tend to whine and dine potential franchisees, right up until the time that the checks have been cut, and then the relationships sour altogether.
There are questions that can potentially arise on a daily basis in business, and if there is no structure in place to provide the answers to these questions, then failure is sure to be the result.
Capital is a non-factor in the business of Visalus. Years ago, network marketers were required to invest in large quantities of inventory, and to then place this inventory in their homes, in hopes of someday landing customers who would purchase the products.
My have times changed. Today, entrepreneurs who promote the Visalus brand are NOT required to invest in inventory. The entire business can be operated online, and the company ships the products directly from warehouses to the doors of our customers.
Business owners who promote the Visalus brand, also have the luxury of utilizing the backing of a national brand, without the requirement of paying franchise fees or royalties. Individuals looking to create home based businesses within the Visalus brand simply do not have to concern themselves with working capital.
As impressive as the low start-up costs of becoming a distributor of Visalus products may be, even more impressive is the training and support provided within the organization. The training at Visalus is among the best in the network marketing industry. Business owners who partner up with the Visalus brand receive training on marketing, utilizing social media, recruiting, organization, sales, time management, identifying target markets, and customer follow-up.
In addition to the initial training, each business partner within the Visalus brand operates as part of a team. These teams are often headed up by individuals with decades of experience in the network marketing industry, who are simply a phone call, or a mere click away, should questions arise about the business.
There company also provides conference calls and regional training events, where business partners within the Visalus organization are granted opportunities to network, present questions, and to receive training that will equip them with the knowledge necessary to run a successful operation.
As a new member of the Visalus family, I am quite simply BLOWN AWAY at the low start-up costs, as well as the enormous levels of support that I have received on a very personal level, from business partners throughout all four corners of the United States. I would ENCOURAGE each and every aspiring entrepreneur to check out the Visalus/Body by Vi business opportunity.
http://www.winslowwillis.bodybyvi.com/
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The Government Is Not Going To Save Us. What Is Your Plan B?
How often do you turn on your television, and find people cursing the President, questioning the government, blaming Washington for their personal failures, and expressing disappointment over the fact that the individual who they elected into office has failed on his obligation to pick them up by their collars, and to literally DRAG them to success?
NEWSFLASH: We (the general public) are NON-FACTORS to the leaders of our nation, and to the individuals serving on the house and senate in Washington. The government is CLEARLY a machine that is obligated to implement new laws and policies, and to create amendments to existing laws and policies, ALL IN FAVOR OF SUPPORTING THE BIG BANKS AND BUSINESSES THAT ACTUALLY RUN THIS COUNTRY.
Now that we've established the fact that the President of the United States is not CAPABLE of riding up on a white horse, with jobs, millions of dollars, and each of the components that make up the lives that we often DREAM of; we can then proceed onto what you and I must ACTUALLY do, IF we ever hope to realize our long-term objectives.
Let's pause for a moment to talk briefly about GOALS. A GOAL, simply stated, is the object of a person's desire or ambition; an aim or a desired result. Now prior to setting a goal, we must recognize exactly what and where we are at the moment, and to then identify what and where it is that we HOPE to be, in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
I'm sure that by now you have heard of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. Well in my humble opinion, Wall Street is currently being populated by dreamers. Goal-setters are too busy putting their ACTION plans into place, to dedicate days and weeks to sleeping on streets, and flushing precious time (THAT THEY WILL NEVER GET BACK) down the drain.
So what would be a more productive plan of action for these individuals who are currently occupying Wall Street? Success is and always has been an INDIVIDUAL experience. Success has never been a group activity. There will never come a day in this country where the SUCCESSFUL are in the majority.
Why is this the case? It's simple. The number ONE rule to achieving success in ANY area of life, is accepting PERSONAL accountability for one's own results! As opposed to going after the 1%, criticizing the 1%, and berating the 1%; those who truly understand that success is a very personal experience, are seeking advice from the 1%, picking their brains for knowledge, and utilizing the experiences of the 1% for their own personal development.
Now in closing, I'm going to leave you with a six step process, that can completely REVOLUTIONIZE your life, WITHOUT your having to eat, sleep, drink, and go to the restroom at some cold, dark park in New York City. When properly applied this six step process will enable you to clearly ENVISION your goals for starters, and also provide you with a clear blueprint of the steps that will be necessary in order for you to achieve massive, personal success in EVERY area of life.
3. Establish exactly what and where it is that you wish to be.
4. Conduct a bit of research to identify the steps, habits, and practices that you will have to implement in order to reach your desired location.
5. Set specific dates and times for the realization of each goal.
6. Take ACTION!! DO IT NOW!!!
WE are the architects of your own lives. WE are the masters of your own fates. The actions that WE perform on a daily basis will dictate our ultimate success or failure. We can run to the polls every four years for the rest of your lives, angry, resentful, and anxious to utilize the power of our votes if we feel inclined to do so.
The simple fact of the matter is that we would be MUCH better off, and MUCH further ahead in life, if we were to instead take the advice of the late Michael Jackson, and to look at the man/woman IN THE MIRROR, and to ask HIM/HER to change HIS/HER ways.
NEWSFLASH: We (the general public) are NON-FACTORS to the leaders of our nation, and to the individuals serving on the house and senate in Washington. The government is CLEARLY a machine that is obligated to implement new laws and policies, and to create amendments to existing laws and policies, ALL IN FAVOR OF SUPPORTING THE BIG BANKS AND BUSINESSES THAT ACTUALLY RUN THIS COUNTRY.
Now that we've established the fact that the President of the United States is not CAPABLE of riding up on a white horse, with jobs, millions of dollars, and each of the components that make up the lives that we often DREAM of; we can then proceed onto what you and I must ACTUALLY do, IF we ever hope to realize our long-term objectives.
Let's pause for a moment to talk briefly about GOALS. A GOAL, simply stated, is the object of a person's desire or ambition; an aim or a desired result. Now prior to setting a goal, we must recognize exactly what and where we are at the moment, and to then identify what and where it is that we HOPE to be, in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.
I'm sure that by now you have heard of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement. Well in my humble opinion, Wall Street is currently being populated by dreamers. Goal-setters are too busy putting their ACTION plans into place, to dedicate days and weeks to sleeping on streets, and flushing precious time (THAT THEY WILL NEVER GET BACK) down the drain.
So what would be a more productive plan of action for these individuals who are currently occupying Wall Street? Success is and always has been an INDIVIDUAL experience. Success has never been a group activity. There will never come a day in this country where the SUCCESSFUL are in the majority.
Why is this the case? It's simple. The number ONE rule to achieving success in ANY area of life, is accepting PERSONAL accountability for one's own results! As opposed to going after the 1%, criticizing the 1%, and berating the 1%; those who truly understand that success is a very personal experience, are seeking advice from the 1%, picking their brains for knowledge, and utilizing the experiences of the 1% for their own personal development.
Now in closing, I'm going to leave you with a six step process, that can completely REVOLUTIONIZE your life, WITHOUT your having to eat, sleep, drink, and go to the restroom at some cold, dark park in New York City. When properly applied this six step process will enable you to clearly ENVISION your goals for starters, and also provide you with a clear blueprint of the steps that will be necessary in order for you to achieve massive, personal success in EVERY area of life.
- Identify exactly where it is that you are in life today.
3. Establish exactly what and where it is that you wish to be.
4. Conduct a bit of research to identify the steps, habits, and practices that you will have to implement in order to reach your desired location.
5. Set specific dates and times for the realization of each goal.
6. Take ACTION!! DO IT NOW!!!
WE are the architects of your own lives. WE are the masters of your own fates. The actions that WE perform on a daily basis will dictate our ultimate success or failure. We can run to the polls every four years for the rest of your lives, angry, resentful, and anxious to utilize the power of our votes if we feel inclined to do so.
The simple fact of the matter is that we would be MUCH better off, and MUCH further ahead in life, if we were to instead take the advice of the late Michael Jackson, and to look at the man/woman IN THE MIRROR, and to ask HIM/HER to change HIS/HER ways.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
FIVE QUESTIONS
"AAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!" Do you wake up from time to time feeling like just screaming, "AAAAGGGGHHHH???!!!" We live in a very stressful, demanding society. The financial demands of these times have resulted in high turnover on jobs, higher divorce rates, increasing rates of individuals with mental health issues, and even suicides.
The key to surviving with the constant demands of this day, is to develop the ability to spot opportunities, and to CAPITALIZE upon these opportunities, with NO HESITATION!
With roughly 75% of the American population living paycheck to paycheck, the status quo has clearly failed us all. Thus, it is very obvious that we have to accept responsibility for our financial lives on a very PERSONAL basis.
The fact of the matter is that MILLIONS of Americans are one or two missed paychecks away from being homeless. Now it would be very easy for each of us to close our eyes to reality, and to act as if this threat is not VERY real.
So this brings us right back to the idea of, "Opportunity." I pulled up the dictionary definition for the word, and this is what I came up with;A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something;A chance for employment or promotion.
Now there are all SORTS of factors that could prevent one from acquiring promotions, and/or advancement in a normal workplace. There are issues with racism, sexism, nepotism, and various additonal glass ceilings in many organiztions today.
As a result of these glass ceilings, millions of Americans are now creating home based businesses, and the majority of these businesses center around the network marketing industry. This is the ONLY industry where you can take a VERY small amount of capital, and use it to create your dreams!!
Although I am a personal distributor of the Body By Vi-90 Day Challenge with Visalus, due to the explosive growth, excellent mix of products, extensive support systems, and unlimited advancement opportunities; there are a million other network marketing companies that are also out there, and that are experiencing a great deal of success.
I would like to provide each of my readers with a PERSONAL challenge today. This challenge comes in the form of five questions:
1. If you were to suddenly lose your job TODAY, in a job market that is taking new applicants on average 6-12 months to find new work; how would this impact your life?
2. Do you have an emergency fund saved away, in the event that something should suddenly go wrong with your family?
3. How much time are you spending on average each day, worrying about money?
4. Would an extra $1,500-3,000 per month, on a very part-time basis, remove some of your stress?
5. If I were to present you with an opportunity to earn an additional $1,500-3,000 per month, and to demonstrate to you that MILLIONS of Americans from blue & white collar jobs alike ARE ALREADY DOING THIS; would you take advantage of the opportunity?
I would like to close this article by inviting you to visit my website: www.winslowwillis.bodyvi.com. After reviewing the information within the site, you will be presented with an opportunity to join the challenge, as either a customer, or as a business partner.
This is your opportunity. This is your chance to create the life that you've always wanted. This is anything but a scam. Feel free to research the Visalus organization. Read about the MILLIONS of Americans JUST LIKE YOU, who are changing their LIVES by taking action, and by capitalizing upon this opportunity.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me either by email (wizzo02us@yahoo.com), or at the number posted on my site. I want this for you, perhaps even more than you desire it for yourself!!! LET'S GO
The key to surviving with the constant demands of this day, is to develop the ability to spot opportunities, and to CAPITALIZE upon these opportunities, with NO HESITATION!
With roughly 75% of the American population living paycheck to paycheck, the status quo has clearly failed us all. Thus, it is very obvious that we have to accept responsibility for our financial lives on a very PERSONAL basis.
The fact of the matter is that MILLIONS of Americans are one or two missed paychecks away from being homeless. Now it would be very easy for each of us to close our eyes to reality, and to act as if this threat is not VERY real.
So this brings us right back to the idea of, "Opportunity." I pulled up the dictionary definition for the word, and this is what I came up with;A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something;A chance for employment or promotion.
Now there are all SORTS of factors that could prevent one from acquiring promotions, and/or advancement in a normal workplace. There are issues with racism, sexism, nepotism, and various additonal glass ceilings in many organiztions today.
As a result of these glass ceilings, millions of Americans are now creating home based businesses, and the majority of these businesses center around the network marketing industry. This is the ONLY industry where you can take a VERY small amount of capital, and use it to create your dreams!!
Although I am a personal distributor of the Body By Vi-90 Day Challenge with Visalus, due to the explosive growth, excellent mix of products, extensive support systems, and unlimited advancement opportunities; there are a million other network marketing companies that are also out there, and that are experiencing a great deal of success.
I would like to provide each of my readers with a PERSONAL challenge today. This challenge comes in the form of five questions:
1. If you were to suddenly lose your job TODAY, in a job market that is taking new applicants on average 6-12 months to find new work; how would this impact your life?
2. Do you have an emergency fund saved away, in the event that something should suddenly go wrong with your family?
3. How much time are you spending on average each day, worrying about money?
4. Would an extra $1,500-3,000 per month, on a very part-time basis, remove some of your stress?
5. If I were to present you with an opportunity to earn an additional $1,500-3,000 per month, and to demonstrate to you that MILLIONS of Americans from blue & white collar jobs alike ARE ALREADY DOING THIS; would you take advantage of the opportunity?
I would like to close this article by inviting you to visit my website: www.winslowwillis.bodyvi.com. After reviewing the information within the site, you will be presented with an opportunity to join the challenge, as either a customer, or as a business partner.
This is your opportunity. This is your chance to create the life that you've always wanted. This is anything but a scam. Feel free to research the Visalus organization. Read about the MILLIONS of Americans JUST LIKE YOU, who are changing their LIVES by taking action, and by capitalizing upon this opportunity.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me either by email (wizzo02us@yahoo.com), or at the number posted on my site. I want this for you, perhaps even more than you desire it for yourself!!! LET'S GO
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