The Bloom Has Fallen Off the Rose

Life has been busy, hectic and hard recently. My husband works a lot and I am with the kids more often than not. I haven't been feeling my network marketing gig recently. I think I have been too overwhelmed with life. Plus, it has been raining here for 15 days straight! Can a Momma get some sun?

I am not writing you this for a pity party, but I do want to highlight how network marketing can be cyclical. At least it has been for me. I have been in this gig for a while now. The newness of it and the excitement has worn off. The bloom has fallen off the rose. At least that is what I thought.

Even during this low, my business has still been continuing.The hard work I put in  is STILL paying me handsomely! I have stepped away and those orders are still coming in from my loyal customers. It is truly amazing. I can't think of another job that does that. You take a break and still get paid? Wow!

Last night I was at Bunco. My company came up in conversation. I started to get excited about talking about it again. I feel lighter in the soul. I feel the hope and excitement bubbling again.

My business has been waiting for me. Let's go!

Successful Women Leave Clues Behind

Successful people leave clues behind on what made them rise to the top. I have studied the top earners of my network marketing company and interestingly, they are mostly women. I don't think this is a coincidence. They have varying backgrounds and life stories. These women are strong, driven and determined. This is especially true when life dealt some of them a bad hand.

Here are some snippets of their stories. She was overworked and exhausted juggling her career and family. She felt guilty missing the soccer games and the gymnastics meets. She hated her job. She lost her job. She had medical bills she couldn't pay. She had $37 dollars in her bank account and had no idea how she was going to pay for groceries the next week. She was sick and tired of being sick and tired.

The common denominator with all of these stories was that when presented with these situations, they took control of their lives by thinking outside of the box and taking action. They did this by joining one of the most exciting professions on earth, network marketing. Now these same women make money of their dreams on their own terms. None of these women got where they are today by accident or luck. They got there by sheer determination and an attitude of not giving up.

What about you? What are your dreams? If you could rewrite your story, what would it look like? Would you spend more time with your family? Would you have extra money to go on dream vacations and make memories to last a life time? Would you help pay off those student loans or those bills? How are you going to take control?

When a woman puts her mind to do something, nothing can get in her way.

Cheers to YOU!

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How to Share Your Business and Products without being Cheesy and Salesy

I have been on my network marketing journey for a while now. I have fallen into the common traps of trying to spread my message too fast and inadvertently making people feel used. I wasn't trying to do that, but yeah, if you meet someone at a birthday party and tell them about your biz right off the bat, that really wasn't what they bargained for. While I was so excited to share my message, they were just hoping for some cake and ice cream with kids, not a sales pitch. Been there, done that.

To make matters worse, I felt salesy and cheesy and it didn't work anyway. After some soul searching, I knew this was not the kind of brand I wanted to build and how I wanted to go about finding leads. I knew there must be a better way. I think most of us have been there before at one point or another. 

So now that I am a bit wiser in my journey (of course I am always learning), I am trying a new angle. That angle is being real, being myself and making real relationships with people. What a concept! I make new friends all the time and broaden my circle with more elegance and grace. I am planning coffee dates and nights out with new friends. I am getting to know the person. My main focus is not what is in it for me, but how can I be of help or service to her.  I am being a good listener and learning about who it is I am trying to get to know. Network marketing is a people business right? You have to be good at "people"!

Today, I don't really care what the outcome is with people I talk to. Maybe she will join me in business. Maybe not. Maybe she will buy my product. Maybe not. Maybe she will lead me to my next referral. Maybe not. It really doesn't matter, because I enjoy meeting people. Getting out there is fun and I love it.

With this mindset,  my connections with others are so much more comfortable, easy and organic. I still share who I am, what I do and who I am looking for, but I do it at a better, more appropriate moment. When you do it this way, you don't feel cheesy and salesy. At least I don't.

Give it a try! You will be surprised where it will take you and who you will meet!

I wish you success in your business!
Rachael

Don't Become a Secret Agent in Your Business

Let's talk about your business and you. I am going to ask you a question and I want you to answer it honestly. When it comes to your network marketing business, do you share freely, or are you a secret agent and feel shy to share? So what was your answer? Sharer, or secret agent?

If you answered yes to being a secret agent, then no one knows what you do! What is holding you back from having the business of your dreams? Let's delve into some common reasons why.

1. Fear of not being liked. This is a tough one to admit. Are you afraid people won't like you if they hear about your decision to join your company? The tougher question is why? Why would people not like you? And if they decide they don't because of this business, then were they good friends in the first place? Stick to your guns and believe in yourself and the decision to pursue your network marketing opportunity.
2. Fear of failure. Are you worried that you are going to fail? The only people that fail at this are people who quit and people who don't open their mouths. Your company should have training and mentors for you to access. Follow what they say, follow the system and work hard. You will be surprised what happens!
3. Fear of success. Are you afraid of what will happen if you succeed? Why? How would you like to see your life in 5 years? Network marketing can be a vehicle to get you there! When you get to the top, the reward will be so sweet.
4. Fear of rejection. Are you worried people are going to say no to you? Well, many are! But you are looking for the ones who will say YES. Every no brings you closer to yes. Just because someone says no, it does not mean they are rejecting you. They are rejecting what you offered them. Many times people change their minds! You would be surprised.

Let's get down to it. Why did you join your company? There must have been a pressing reason. Was it to have more time with family, or to start a side income to leave that job you hate? Was it to start a next egg or pay for college? Was it to help with the bills? What was your why?

Ponder this. When you make a decision to purchase a car, do you ask for the approval of friends and family? No! Are your friends and family paying your bills or saving money for you? No! So why are you putting so much importance on their acceptance of your business and your decision to do it?

99% of this business is between your ears. What you tell yourself is very important. Be proud of your business, be confident, and be postured. It goes a long way and people will sense it. So take off your secret agent glasses and hat and go get 'em!

I wish you success in your business.

Rachael Gorbutt

Entrepreneurs and Working Hard and What People Perceive

She was an "overnight success!" She "got lucky." Really? I saw this video about the life cycle of an entrepreneur and what really goes into it. People see the end result and don't realize how much work goes into getting where we want to go! Let's do this!

Rachael

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Verbal Vomit is a No, No!

Have you heard the term “verbal vomit”? It is a used in network marketing to describe a person who will not stop sharing her business with someone. For example, Jane has just joined xyz company. She is so excited. It is all she thinks about and talks about.  She is so pumped that she tells you about her new business and the limitless possibilities. She talks, and talks and talks, incessantly, without noticing that your eyes are glazing over. Cue hook from stage left to get rid of Jane.

We have all been there, myself included. You see the possibility your company can provide and you want to share it. You really want  others to see it too. Then you verbally vomit on them and the prospects wish they were stuck in traffic over listening to this sales presentation.

What is the best way to go about sharing this with people with out turning them off? My general rule of thumb is to create relationships with people. Get to know the person and ask questions, even if it is the first time you have met her. What is she all about? Does she have a problem that your opportunity or products can solve? How can you help? People aren’t stupid and know when they are being sold.

After you have talked for bit Jane may ask you what you do. But if she doesn’t,  elegantly drop your business into conversation and wait and see if she is intrigued and asks more questions.

When the subject of your business finally does come up, have a well crafted elevator speech. I usually say something like, “Well Jane, I have an at home business and I mentor other women and help them have at home businesses too.” Be direct and to the point and be true to you and what you stand for.

When the prospect inquires about what you do, then you can respond with a very brief over view. If she would like to hear more, then schedule a call, meeting or an email follow up for more information. Keep it short, sweet and to the point. Stay confident and postured.

But please, please, please, don’t verbally vomit on someone! It won’t get you anywhere.

I wish you success in your business!

Rachael

Snow Days with Your Kids and Maximizing Your Business

In the news this week is the prediction of a storm that could blanket the east coast. We have hardly had a flake this winter and the weather has been balmy. It has been very bizarre. The thought of any accumulation makes my children giggle and chortle with glee. For me? Not so much. I don't know about you, but the thought of being stuck in the house with my kids, while fun for a while, gives me anxiety. Pass the wine please.

When it comes to entertaining children and being stuck inside, which can be a challenge, snow days really are a boon for our network marketing businesses. Why? Rachael, are you crazy? Well, yes, I am, and my husband would confirm that, BUT, think about what everyone else is doing on a snow day! NOTHING! They are cooped up their houses bored, watching TV and checking the internet. They are also HOME. 

Why not maximize this opportunity! Here you have a captive audience who is searching for something to do and be interested in. Fill that void for them by putting up fun and engaging posts on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Conduct a virtual business opportunity meeting with Periscope and invite people to attend virtually for that snowy evening. This is also a great time to use spare moments to make phone calls. Is there someone you have been playing phone tag with? Is there someone you never have time to call because your schedules don't match up? They match up today!

So let's make snowy lemonade out those snow day lemons. Leverage your business and have fun with your kids.  

And you know what? You are an angel because you are a mom doing her very best. This is true today and every day. Remember that! Now go make a snow angel.