The dreaded word in home business "Recruiting"

[MMcCray]

I  just wanted to respond to a few cafemoms who by the way are inspired by my business and want to know about the recruiting part of a home based business. Right now I am thinking most moms here may want to know  yet are afraid to ask about recruiting since there are a lot of home base business opportunities listed here. I can agree with you on being skeptical because you  may have been burned before in a home base business I know I have been  in the pass. However, I have learned from that experience and came out swinging. I knew for the next home based business that I responded to I would do several things. First,  I would contact the BBB, do my research on the particular industry, CEO its  executives and financial soundness. Of course, my gut instincts and my passions for becoming an independent consultant would take precedent over all.

So, If you are a novice in starting a home base business, are an independent consultant for the myriad business opportunities here I congratulate you for having the wherewithal to go after your dreams. Suffice to say,  it does not come easy. Nothing does!!  However, you are on the right path to your financial success. Now, you have just signed up and hopefully, have chosen a company that aligns with your passion. You are ready to build your team and earn some additional income;  this is not  for the faint at heart. You are a strong individual to take this first step in wanting to work for yourself. Presently, in this economic uncertainty you realize the importance of drawing your own stimulus plan and have a back up alongside of it.

Now the dreaded part of a home based business or any business for that matter always comes from this word " Recruiting" . Personally, I do not believe in recruiting because it gives a negative connotation of being scammed, forced or trying to convince someone to join your business. The bottom line moms in business or moms who are looking to get involved with me or another home based business opportunity " Only The Military Recruits"

How do I sove that recruiting mindset?  I simply replace recruiting with " sharing a gift with others" that is it. Very simple, right ladies!  Remember it is not your business for them to say yes or no, you simply share your business with them and let them decide to accept or decline on the offer. Once you remove yourself from that self centered thought of the person will think I am being pushy or she will think I have something to sell, you will do much better. You will move from no's to yes and you will speak to more people. Remember, some will some wont but don't give up on your goals.

 The bottom line is don't ask individuals  for their business unless they show you they are interested;  let them come back to you. After all there are some people who you really do not want in your business anyway. For example,  some people are not willing to be supervisors or managers at jobs because they do not have the leadership skill that comes with making decisions and moving from one place to another. These individuals prefer someone to tell them what to do and that's okay. Remember, they are not the people you are looking for if you want to build a team however they may still benefit from the use of your product or service. Most importantly, not everyone you encounter will join your business. Once you accept that it becomes easier to move from the no's to the yes's.

Finally, most individuals were taught to get a job, stay put for 30 or so years and draw on social security. Moreover 80% of individuals will never get out of the box for fear of failing ( johnson & johnson). But, I know that your not one of them because you are still reading this journal. So, congratulations again, and go after your dreams, remove the naysayers out of your lives, and smile because now you know they are a part of that 80% statistics which after all is fine for them, but not for you!

Interested in starting your own home based  business or becoming an independent consultant with a company? Go ahead and give it a shot as you have just learned the power of sharing your business  with others. Interested in  learning about my home based business " Compass" contact me.

Good Luck,

-Marlene

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