What is your success worth to you? Is it worth reading your company's policies and procedures (P&P)? I've written about this before, but I think this is of the utmost importance so I'm bringing it up again. This can't be emphasized enough…READ, READ, READ your P&P. Many unsuspecting distributors have lost everything because they didn't read their policies and procedures. This should be the very first thing that you do when you join a company. If you haven't read your P&P, then do it now!
When you sign the company affiliate agreement you are signing a legal and binding document, so make sure you understand what you are agreeing to. In May 2009 a letter was sent out to unsuspecting distributors that the company was no longer offering the network marketing compensation model. You can read about it at Newsflash: Could This Happen to You?
Line item #5 of the company's Affiliate agreement reads:
The company "reserves the right to terminate this agreement, and all associated agreements (including, without limitation, the marketing incentive programs), upon 30 days written notice, with or without cause."
This statement would not be in the agreement if they didn't intend to use it. And they did use it. This is why it is so important that we as network marketing professionals read our company's policies and procedures.
Equip yourself with the truth and download Success in 10 Steps. Learn what to look for in the policy and procedures that may keep you from receiving your check and losing your business. The ebook is absolutely free! Most people who read it save themselves years of failure and frustration in their network marketing business. But some never take the time to read it and continue to struggle.
Be the Leader You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The Power Of Storytelling by John Di Lemme
Each and every day as we are building our businesses, we all know the key to a successful presentation is a product being sold to the end-line consumer and/or sponsoring a new person. In the sales process, you are fighting many different types of animals. For most of us who are in direct sales, you have 45 minutes to present a product/business concept and make a person believe in you, your product, and more importantly have them make a decision that they want what you are offering.
When you are presenting the business, it is very easy for you to get very factual and completely lose the interest of your prospect. When you tell a story about the success of someone who is using the product or have a person give a live testimonial about how much they love being a distributor, you will keep the interest of new people who are listening for the first time.
For most of us, the first time in our lives that we were ever presented with the concept of a live audience was back in kindergarten when we played "show and tell". Everyone was always interested in what you were saying because you were simply telling a story. We have all heard of the famous K.I.S.S. rule: Keep It Simple Stupid. When presenting your business or product, the key play is to tell a story and keep it simple.
Everyone can relate to the grandmother, who can talk about their grandchild as the most beautiful, precious child in the world. She will make you feel as if her grandchild would be such a gift to own as your own. You need to take that same simplicity and utilize it during your presentation and create the same result – ownership of your product.
As you tell stories, people will remember those stories versus all the facts in the world. "FACTS TELL, BUT STORIES SELL." They should want to get involved in your business or purchase your product because all of the success stories that you told. People love to be part of a winning team.
Storytelling keeps people tied into you and your presentation. I always say when in doubt during a presentation, tell a story in order to bring people's attention back to you. When I present, I ALWAYS tell many stories because when I was first introduced to direct sales, what perked my ears was a story of a young lady who had a lifestyle I wanted. The personal story of her lifestyle is what made me decide to get involved in the business. In that business, I went on to build an enormous organization and all I did was tell my story and tell the company's story over and over!
Combining the key strategy of storytelling along with the correct mindset, you can achieve your wildest dreams!
Article reprint from...
John Di Lemme
International Motivational Speaker
www.ChampionsLiveFree.com
Pull your chair a little closer and pay close attention - you can take your business to the next level by learning to apply this key strategy of storytelling along with the correct mindset in your network marketing business.
We offer FREE training - yes you read it right - free training on developing your network marketing skills and strategies so YOU can achieve your wildest dreams.
Send me an email now or grab the phone and call me so YOU can start achieving record breaking results in your business NOW...
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
When you are presenting the business, it is very easy for you to get very factual and completely lose the interest of your prospect. When you tell a story about the success of someone who is using the product or have a person give a live testimonial about how much they love being a distributor, you will keep the interest of new people who are listening for the first time.
For most of us, the first time in our lives that we were ever presented with the concept of a live audience was back in kindergarten when we played "show and tell". Everyone was always interested in what you were saying because you were simply telling a story. We have all heard of the famous K.I.S.S. rule: Keep It Simple Stupid. When presenting your business or product, the key play is to tell a story and keep it simple.
Everyone can relate to the grandmother, who can talk about their grandchild as the most beautiful, precious child in the world. She will make you feel as if her grandchild would be such a gift to own as your own. You need to take that same simplicity and utilize it during your presentation and create the same result – ownership of your product.
As you tell stories, people will remember those stories versus all the facts in the world. "FACTS TELL, BUT STORIES SELL." They should want to get involved in your business or purchase your product because all of the success stories that you told. People love to be part of a winning team.
Storytelling keeps people tied into you and your presentation. I always say when in doubt during a presentation, tell a story in order to bring people's attention back to you. When I present, I ALWAYS tell many stories because when I was first introduced to direct sales, what perked my ears was a story of a young lady who had a lifestyle I wanted. The personal story of her lifestyle is what made me decide to get involved in the business. In that business, I went on to build an enormous organization and all I did was tell my story and tell the company's story over and over!
Combining the key strategy of storytelling along with the correct mindset, you can achieve your wildest dreams!
Article reprint from...
John Di Lemme
International Motivational Speaker
www.ChampionsLiveFree.com
Pull your chair a little closer and pay close attention - you can take your business to the next level by learning to apply this key strategy of storytelling along with the correct mindset in your network marketing business.
We offer FREE training - yes you read it right - free training on developing your network marketing skills and strategies so YOU can achieve your wildest dreams.
Send me an email now or grab the phone and call me so YOU can start achieving record breaking results in your business NOW...
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
270-385-9885
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Developing Your Critical Thinking Skills
I received another chain e-mail today, you know the kind...the ones that distort the facts for their own political or racial agenda and tell you to pass it on. I use to forward these on to my family and friends and have been embarrassed when I learned the information was false. Now, since I have learned to be a critical thinker I check out the facts which I often find to be misrepresented.
Next time you get an email that says you should "pass on to everyone you know" no matter how good the cause sounds check it out. Think FIRST, before you hit Send. Trust me: that's not too difficult.
Developing sound critical thinking skills will not only save you from embarrassment in passing on misleading e-mails but it is also crucial for your success as a professional network marketer. Critical thinking involves skillful judgment as to truth and merit and is a life-time endeavor.
Most network marketers who develop sound critical thinking skills save themselves years of failure and frustration. But some never take the time to develop these skills and continue to embarrass themselves by promoting MLM businesses that will never bring profit to their independent distributors.
Are you a critical thinker? Or do you jump into and promote those MLM business opportunities that promise you quick and easy money just to be embarrassed when they don't deliver on their promises?
If you are tired and frustrated with the "get rich quick" MLM lies that are being fed to you then download Michael Dlouhy's free e-book Success in 10 Steps. Everybody is talking about how it has changed the way they think and promote their business.
Be the Critical Thinker You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Next time you get an email that says you should "pass on to everyone you know" no matter how good the cause sounds check it out. Think FIRST, before you hit Send. Trust me: that's not too difficult.
Developing sound critical thinking skills will not only save you from embarrassment in passing on misleading e-mails but it is also crucial for your success as a professional network marketer. Critical thinking involves skillful judgment as to truth and merit and is a life-time endeavor.
Most network marketers who develop sound critical thinking skills save themselves years of failure and frustration. But some never take the time to develop these skills and continue to embarrass themselves by promoting MLM businesses that will never bring profit to their independent distributors.
Are you a critical thinker? Or do you jump into and promote those MLM business opportunities that promise you quick and easy money just to be embarrassed when they don't deliver on their promises?
If you are tired and frustrated with the "get rich quick" MLM lies that are being fed to you then download Michael Dlouhy's free e-book Success in 10 Steps. Everybody is talking about how it has changed the way they think and promote their business.
Be the Critical Thinker You Were Created to Be!
Lidie Gray
A Mentor With a Servant's Heart
lidiegray@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Newsflash: Could This Happen to You?
This newsflash just came to my attention and I am shocked! This is an actual letter that was sent from the desk of the CEO of a network marketing company to its distributors on May 1, 2009. The name of the company is changed to protect the innocent. This is a must read for network marketers because it could happen to you.
Beginning of Newsflash
I would like to take a few moments to express my sincere and deep gratitude for your loyalty and support over the years. Company XYZ has always held and will continue to hold a large part of my heart.
Due to economic issues at this time, it has come to my realization that we are no longer able to offer the network marketing compensation model for our distributor family. It is with deep regret that I am announcing effective May 1, 2009 that we will suspend the enrollment of new distributors into our current compensation models and only pay commissions for any Fast Start Retail orders and/or distributor re-orders according to the existing compensation models of each respective company. All commissions for April 2009 (including Retail Fast Starts) will be processed by June 15, 2009 to allow for our generous return policy to process. Commissions for May 2009 will be processed by July 15, 2009 at our current compensation model of each existing company.
I realize that we need to take the lessons of this sour economy to heart and offer a true opportunity to any individual to earn a few hundred extra dollars or more per month on the simple philosophy of offering great products to individual consumers. Therefore, prior to June 1st 2009, I look forward to offering an opportunity to our current distributor base to continue marketing Company XYZ products through an affiliate/direct sales model that will pay one level of commission. This program is similar to the already successful distribution program through the Company XYZ retail compensation, but will allow us greater flexibility in meeting the financial decision needs of our consumer while allowing the continued financial gain of our distributor base.
I realize many of you may have questions and concerns, but please keep in mind that my goal is to keep you fully aware of any and all issues moving forward. I personally look forward to making our affiliate/direct sales program available to you on June 1st that allows any individual to earn income from the sale of products alone. Stay tuned for more information regarding that program.
Thank you for your patience and support.
End of Newsflash
I shouldn't be surprised because my friend and mentor, Michael Dlouhy, told me this happens often in the network marketing industry when Pillar No. 1 (Company Management with Integrity & MLM Experience) is missing. Do you see what has happened here? The dedicated distributors who worked to build a business with this network marketing company will no longer receive the residual income they worked so hard to create. The company on the other hand gets to keep all the customers that their loyal distributors introduced to them. This company's loyalty does not lie with the distributors. It's motto is "company first; distributors last." If, however, they had any sense of loyalty to their distributors, the ones who built their customer database, this would never happen.
How would you feel if you received this newsflash? Even better, how would you like to make sure this never happens to you? Yes, you can avoid this. How? By accepting the network marketing education and training that my team and I offer. This generic information can save you from receiving a newsflash like this.
Arm yourself with the truth and know what to look for in a network marketing company. Start your network marketing education today by downloading Success in 10 Steps. It's absolutely free!
Be The Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader with a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
Beginning of Newsflash
I would like to take a few moments to express my sincere and deep gratitude for your loyalty and support over the years. Company XYZ has always held and will continue to hold a large part of my heart.
Due to economic issues at this time, it has come to my realization that we are no longer able to offer the network marketing compensation model for our distributor family. It is with deep regret that I am announcing effective May 1, 2009 that we will suspend the enrollment of new distributors into our current compensation models and only pay commissions for any Fast Start Retail orders and/or distributor re-orders according to the existing compensation models of each respective company. All commissions for April 2009 (including Retail Fast Starts) will be processed by June 15, 2009 to allow for our generous return policy to process. Commissions for May 2009 will be processed by July 15, 2009 at our current compensation model of each existing company.
I realize that we need to take the lessons of this sour economy to heart and offer a true opportunity to any individual to earn a few hundred extra dollars or more per month on the simple philosophy of offering great products to individual consumers. Therefore, prior to June 1st 2009, I look forward to offering an opportunity to our current distributor base to continue marketing Company XYZ products through an affiliate/direct sales model that will pay one level of commission. This program is similar to the already successful distribution program through the Company XYZ retail compensation, but will allow us greater flexibility in meeting the financial decision needs of our consumer while allowing the continued financial gain of our distributor base.
I realize many of you may have questions and concerns, but please keep in mind that my goal is to keep you fully aware of any and all issues moving forward. I personally look forward to making our affiliate/direct sales program available to you on June 1st that allows any individual to earn income from the sale of products alone. Stay tuned for more information regarding that program.
Thank you for your patience and support.
End of Newsflash
I shouldn't be surprised because my friend and mentor, Michael Dlouhy, told me this happens often in the network marketing industry when Pillar No. 1 (Company Management with Integrity & MLM Experience) is missing. Do you see what has happened here? The dedicated distributors who worked to build a business with this network marketing company will no longer receive the residual income they worked so hard to create. The company on the other hand gets to keep all the customers that their loyal distributors introduced to them. This company's loyalty does not lie with the distributors. It's motto is "company first; distributors last." If, however, they had any sense of loyalty to their distributors, the ones who built their customer database, this would never happen.
How would you feel if you received this newsflash? Even better, how would you like to make sure this never happens to you? Yes, you can avoid this. How? By accepting the network marketing education and training that my team and I offer. This generic information can save you from receiving a newsflash like this.
Arm yourself with the truth and know what to look for in a network marketing company. Start your network marketing education today by downloading Success in 10 Steps. It's absolutely free!
Be The Leader You Were Created To Be!
Lidie Gray
A Leader with a Servant's Heart
270-385-9885
lidiegray@gmail.com
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