I was chatting with a downline team member today who was procrastinating everything in her business and feeling quite down about it.

She expressed an interest in moving forward but was taking no steps to do so, and was instead, paralyzed by in-action.

So, I asked her – “How do you FEEL when you are wanting to succeed and yet not taking steps to make it happen?”

Of course, she answered that it made her feel terrible, guilty, like a loser, and so on.

“Well, do you LIKE feeling that way and do you want to continue to feel that way?”

Recognition and acknowledgment of a weakness is the first and GREATEST step toward resolving it.

We laid out some simple steps she could take that say to move forward in some small way in this business and feel successful! And, in doing this, I gave her some tools for coaching herself through procrastination.

Are you having any of these same thoughts in your business? Are you FEELING this same way?

I have learned to gauge my success based around the way I feel and the thoughts I am CHOOSING to run through my head.

Here is something for you to try – pay attention to your – Feel-O-Meter. That is, pay attention to how you are feeling each hour of the day. If you sit down to make calls to prospects, check your Feel-O-Meter. Make sure you are on the high side of the chart or DO NOT MAKE THE CALLS.

And, if you find that you are on the low side, make a conscious decision to change the way you feel. You CAN change the way you feel. One fast way to do this is to think of the happiest day of your life and let that feeling overtake you.

Then, when are feeling exhilarated and in control, then begin to make those calls.

This is one small method you can use to coach yourself to success.

Another is to ask yourself for guidance.

If you are sitting down to write out that “perfect script” to say to prospects, think about how YOU would like to be introduced to your business. Think about word choices and ways of saying things that might be a turn off to you.

Personally, I am turned off by any hypey language or claims of having the BEST of anything. So, when someone begins to talk to me in this way, I immediately begin to shut down.

What turns you off in the prospecting process? Whatever it is, do not include it in what you say, even if your sponsor swears by it.

Coach yourself to success just by being WHO and WHAT you are. You have the answers inside. Just ask your “master counsel” and then LISTEN!

I would love to hear your thoughts on some of these questions! Leave your comments below and let’s chat!

One of the most important factors in determining your success in your Network Marketing and Direct Sales business is getting off to a solid start. You MUST launch you business right in order to see success, grow and duplicate.

And, duplication IS the name of the game. It’s what we must have to be successful!

Here are some simple steps to take and teach others. Remember, these are simple TO DO, and simple NOT TO DO! Have a “Slight Edge” mentality and Just Do It! These are your business launch steps and have consistently over time been PROVEN to create the most successful business model.

1. Determine and write down your WHY. Get out of your head and into your heart and create a burning desire that will propel you forward. Write down some goals that you really want to achieve and pick your top 5 to focus on first. Make a copy of your written WHY and put it near your phone, computer, on your sun visor in your car, in your daytimer, on your bathroom mirror, etc.

2. Get committed – sounds simple, and the words are easy to say – but are you TRULY committed. Write down your action steps for the previous month and you’ll see just how committed you are. I can look at a person’s tracking sheet and daytimer and see how committed they are. Don’t say WHAT you will do. Go DO IT first and then let others know!

3. Schedule your business time. That’s right – GET IT IN THE CALENDAR! My mantra is – if it’s not on the calendar, it won’t get done! Make a COMMITMENT to do something every day that is an income producing activity.

4. Make Your List – if you’ve already started, great, be adding names to that list. Spend some serious time on this and write down the names of the top influencers and people who get things done. Who would be your A-Team?

5. Develop Your Plan – Yep, you have to know what you are going to do every step of the way. You’ve started your plan with the first 4 steps and now you need to know how you are actually going to execute “getting things done.” So, part of this is knowing what you are going to say when you contact those on your list; how you are going to show your business (third party tools and the SYSTEM your company uses) and then your plan for number of contacts each day. That’s REALLY it – what will you say; how will you show the business; how many contacts a day.

6. Determine what tools you need to execute your plan and get them ordered. Check with your sponsor/upline to determine exactly what this will be. Business cards, brochures, CDs to hand out, DVDs, etc. These are the tools you’ll need, and it will vary depending on what your company uses.

7. Place your first order and GET ON YOUR COMPANY’S AUTO-SHIP OR MONTHLY RECURRING ORDER PROGRAM. You must be a “product of the product” and have product to show those who you contact. Be SERIOUS in your business an replace everything in your home that competes with your products. This helps you develop product knowledge, which is so important. Just reading about something is not enough. You need to have first hand knowledge! This is critical. Your prospect will know what you know on this topic. You really can’t “fake it til you make it” here!

8. Get Plugged In – get on all available company and team conference calls, webinars and attend local events. Schedule regional events and your company convention in your daytimer RIGHT NOW and get registered for convention. Make the commitment now. Check with your sponsor/upline for all events, calls and newsletters you should be plugged into!

Well, that’s it. Pretty simple, isn’t it? And, as I said – simple to DO, and simple NOT TO DO! One last thought, anything you alter or take out of the equation dilutes your duplication process. This is a proven system that works, and will work for you, too!

Some of you may be saying – wait; where does my blog, facebook, twitter and other online tools fit into this? Those are future steps, to be sure. But don’t delay the start and initial success in your business by missing the launch plan!

I would love to hear your comments – Speak Your Mind – below!

Success in your Network Marketing business really is not that difficult to figure out. There are some techniques to master, and at the same time, it is important to note the saying – you can’t do it right to the wrong person, or wrong to the right person.

Know your company tools to show the business and then do the 3 most critical things – Notify, or let people know about your business; follow up – this is often more difficult than making that first call; and allow the timing of your prospect to dictate when he/she will join you -

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrKjtxLu3Zg

What are your thoughts or comments? I would love to chat about it below!

You already know that it takes regular contact with people about your business to make it successful, and follow up, right?

And a common question is – How do I Find People to Talk to About My Network Marketing Business?

I have a better question that you should be asking – listen and see:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IqRbi3Tvkg

Share your thoughts and comments below! Where do YOU find people to talk to? Let’s brainstorm some ideas….

One of my first mentors in my Network Marketing career shocked me right out of “procrastination and excuses” and into success when she said to me – Stop using your children as an excuse NOT to work your business and start using them as your reason why!

Ouch! And, I’ll be grateful forever -

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvF2zGM-Lgk

Are you challenged with this? Is it helping or hurting your business, if you are being honest? Share your challenges in the comments below and let’s tackle them together!

And, if you would like to learn the methods, tips and secrets I have used, please get my report below!

Well, did you toss out the old and ring in the new Saturday night? I sure did and WOW – did I have a complete perspective shift on Saturday.

I like to take time in the morning on each New Year’s Eve and do my “close out” of the year that is ending. And, this year was no exception. And, it was REALLY revealing both with what my focus was, and wasn’t and I know now where to keep my energy for 2012.

Here’s more -

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDI38DhHXBg

I would love to hear about your 2011 and some of your hopes for 2012 in Speak Your Mind below!

Are you pulling out all of the stops to win your company incentive trips? This is a great way to establish yourself as a leader in your company, on your team and in social media!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsJty_g1EmE

As you are there, post pictures to facebook, create fun photo albums and let people see the benefits of a home business besides just the money. People have been known to work harder for a trip and recognition than money! Residual income is great, and combined with the other perks of Direct Sales, it makes this career a no-brainer!

See you there!

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Are you struggling in your business and feeling like it’s working for everyone else, but not you?

Relax, you are not alone and most successful home business owners and Network Marketers feel this same way at some point in their business. The key to success is to re-frame the thoughts that you think and train your brain to move out of its old conditioning.

Remember . . . thoughts are your most valuable asset! Your thoughts will determine whether you make it or not. Through your thoughts, you condition yourself to take inspired action or not. Consider this – when one is thinking – this will never work for me – what do you suppose the odds are that he/she is going to do something action oriented in the business? Slim to none!

Here are some thoughts the unsuccessful person often things about:

“This is never going to work.”

“I’m no good at this.”

“It’s easier for “Insert Name” because “Insert Reason.”

“Nobody is interested in this product.”

“People in my town are different.”

“The economy is bad.”

“This is too much work.”

Now, feel the difference in just reading a different way of thinking things through:

“What could I do differently for a different outcome?”

“How can I improve this part of my business so this doesn’t happen again?”

“What have I learned from this?”

“That was just an odd thing that happened and not indicative of the future.”

“I refuse to let one little bump in the road stop me!”

“How can I turn this into a learning experience for my team?”

Obstacles are a part of life, and these same challenges are also a part of business. Everyone experiences setbacks or situations that don’t go like we think they should have or we want them to. The key is not to focus on the challenges, but instead on the learning lessons! Focusing on setbacks is just a way to justify quitting or procrastinating.

Seize each opportunity as the next step on your way up the ladder of success!

I would love to hear your thoughts and comments!

When you are building your network marketing business, you have to get over yourself and get yourself out of the way! It’s not about you and you don’t want to make the mistake of “making stuff up” that you “think” your prospect might be saying.

Offer others the same gift that you have been given because you don’t know how it might change their life, like it has mine…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAO0fmxo7I4

Who WILL you call today? Write 2 first names in the comment box and let’s do this together! There is no such thing as MLM rejection when you contact people the right way and follow up consistently!

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I would love to hear your feedback and comments. Let’s exchange ideas below. Just leave your thoughts/questions.

And, if you would like to learn the methods, tips and secrets I have used, please get my report below!

I know, the holidays are challenging enough and then add in a business. If you are in Party Plan, this is probably your busiest season and so your business is full speed ahead.

As a Network Marketer, though, you might not have a product that you can promote in conjunction with the holidays so you are going to want to keep things going so you have a bountiful New Year and Spring.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ve81wTf73U

How are you rocking the holidays?

Do you ever wonder what to say to your prospect AFTER you have shown the business? Are there questions you might ask that will make an impact?

YES, here are three to get started with that will help you gauge their true interest, initiate dialogue to keep the conversation going, and how to move into a decision!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRjzz4tDeD4

Do you see these questions as something you might be comfortable asking?

If you think this would be helpful to others, “Tweet It” or “Like It” at the top of the page or “Share It” right below!

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below. Just leave your thoughts/questions.

And, if you would like to learn the methods, tips and secrets I have used, please get my report below!

What are you doing to keep your business rocking now, and through the holidays?

Don’t let the holidays be an excuse for you NOT to be working your business! Get committed over the next 24 hours and next 7 days!

These two videos show you how:

Creating a 7 Day Blitz

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzIz25PVwf0

No Holiday Slow Down for Your MLM Business:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NZctGTNYio

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below. Just leave your thoughts/questions.

And, if you would like to learn the methods, tips and secrets I have used, please get my report below!

Network Marketers often struggle with the question – How Often and When to Follow Up With Prospects?

This is a great question, and while there is not an exact science as we are all unique individuals and our life situation’s change over time, and here are some ideas on how often and how to manage your contacts for better follow up!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8toezhUp4g

Get a system set up and get busy!

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A simple formula for success in your Network Marketing business involves just 2 contacts a day. If you will set a goal to contact 2 people a day, using scripting language for success for YOU,  and then you follow up, you are going to experience exciting success in your business!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnhHgsUAJx0

And, the MLM Mastery Tele-seminar series has ended, but the replay will be available shortly. Stay tuned!

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Sadly, most sales professionals and network marketers never follow up with their prospects. And yet, we know from simple sales statistics that 80% of sales happen after the 5th contact!

That’s right, people need to see and hear about your business 5 times or more! Don’t miss the chance to sponsor 80% of the people who you approach.

Here are some ideas to help you:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlN6ZDIMgio

How might your business change with good follow up?

If you think this would be helpful to others, “Tweet It” or “Like It” at the top of the page or “Share It” right below!

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