No matter what your business, it does not matter if your product is home decor, jewelry, cosmetics, books, candles, insurence, wellness products.....ect............... - it is all about your attitude - I hope this inspires you the way that it has inspired me and my team :)
IT IS ALL ABOUT YOUR ATTITUDE!!! (2 ways you are percieved)
Way # 1 ~ The attitude you want: This is my business.I'm excited about these homewares and want everyone to see them and have them..I also make money and this is my job. I have a schedule to keep and a goal of x shows a month in order to meet my bills. I love what I do. My schedule is full---I need folks to join my team. I'm booking shows for the next three - six weeks...and if you act today you can get in. I'm a success and if you jump on my bandwagon you will be too whether you're a customer, a hostess or a new consultant.
Way # 2 ~ Attitude you don't want---I'm just a poor little consultant trying to make this thing work so I don't have to go get a real job. I really need a show ----will you please, please have one for me so I can keep going just a little bit. I need the money and maybe you'll get some free stuff if enough people come. I can do a show for you anytime in the next year.my calendar is empty.I'm free..name a date, any date---no one else is doing anything so you can choose. Please.
See the difference? Which one are you??? I WAS a 2 when I first started but now I am a 1 and my how my business has grown! I would love for you guys to e-mail me back and let me know where you are so I can help you!!
Another common question - What if my warm market (family and friends, are not supportive??)
This dilemma is one that does occasionally happen. We think that our family and friends will be supportive in our new venture, and when we need them, they all back out.
Thing is, it may be the approach thats the issue rather than that no one really wants to help. Not for all, but sometimes when consultants start out they are "needy" so their presentation sometimes goes like this:
I just started with XYZ company and I need to get rolling, will you have party for me?
whoops - nothing in it for them...its all me me me
so the best approach is something along the lines of...
I just started with XYZ company and I am so excited. I get to give away free and discounted products to those interested. On top of that, I love to do it in a theme party setting where friends can get together, have a fun night, play games and win some free stuff too! Who do you know that would be interested in getting her pick of free items just for having a "Death by Chocolate Night? Margarita Night? Ice Cream Social Night? Christmas in July Party?
Now thats the ticket! Tell them whats in it for THEM and then let them offer themselves to you, because who wouldnt want free and discounted stuff, especially when there in no "time share" demonstration to commit to!
Have a blessed weekend! ~ lisa
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Wow! Love this... Great Tips!!! And VERY TRUE!!! Thanks!
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You know Lisa...what you posted is soo soo true.
That #1 Attitude will draw people to you...your team will grow.
Theresa
Excellent Advice!! I agree! If you don't have faith in your business, no one will want to become a part of it.
You have a great weekend too.
Great post! I agree! Attitude is everything.
I will share this with my team!
~Shay
"If you can wear jewelry, YOU can sell jewelry!"
Excellent Advice and well said!
Here's an interesting exercise for any entrepreneur!!!
Write the word ATTITUDE and add up the letters as they correspond to the writing/saying of the alphabet.
A T T I T U D E
1 20 20 9 20 21 4 5 =100
Mary Kay Ash said it's 90% attitude and 10% skill = 100% to be successful in Mary Kay.
This applies to your business as well
"Develop an interest in life as you see it; the people, things, literature, music-the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.”
Can I say Amen to that one! My husband and I host hosting clients. I had to finally put a statement on my website that I have the right to remove anyone that conducts in a rude matter. Ofcourse it has to be if we don't work it out together. I had one lady who demanded I do her "free updates" right now! I am sorry i have a few ahead of you....but since I sent her a yearly hosting bill...her updates had to be done "right now' Even though she hasn't paid! I told her she can take her site elsewhere. You don't make demands on the host that keeps your site running for you. I have on my site "respect goes a long way" Give me respect...I give you respect. We work together. Not everyone can be pleased its like working in a store.
Thank you for the attitude check.
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Question regarding FAHT
- ahalisa
on Sep. 12, 2008 at 3:15 PM