What will your ticket say for the New Year?
"The thing about trains... it doesn't matter where they're going. What matters is deciding to get on." - Conductor; The Polar Express Each year, my family celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season by snuggling together and watching one of our favorite movies, The Polar Express. As we settle into the beginning of the movie, we are introduced to the main characters; an eccentric conductor and four very different children who choose to board The Polar Express in hopes of discovering the spirit of Christmas. As the children board, the conductor gives them each a special ticket for their magical journey to the North ...
Are You Sponsoring with Validation?
As I was replying to a potential team partner’s email yesterday, my son jumped onto my lap with his big black “Oliver’s Art” notebook. He had just added a new masterpiece to the three ring binder that holds his collection. Without hesitation, he opened the book to reveal his work of art. Pride, and expectation of my comments, were evident in his words and smile as he described his coloring strategy and design. At that moment, nothing else in the world existed for my son. He was on my lap excited to be seen, to be heard and to be acknowledged. ...
Grab Your Kids and Go Dream-Boarding!
Whether they're skateboarding through neighborhood streets, or snowboarding down glistening hillsides, now is the perfect time to grab your kids and go dream-boarding! As empowering parents, one of our roles is to teach the art and skill of goal setting. We want our children to know they live in a world bursting with possibilities. We want them to be visionaries with passionate dreams and an unwavering “can do” attitude. One of the best tools to wrap your children into the process of goal setting is creating a Dream Board together. A Dream Board is a collage of inspiring images and words representing ...
The “Forgotten Fortunes” of the Follow Up!
“The Fortune is in the Follow Up” is a mantra that we hear over and over again. As direct sales entrepreneurs, it’s true that the more consistently we follow up with clients, possibility thinkers, and team partners, the more sales, bonuses, and organizational growth we’ll experience. However, if we only focus on the monetary outcome of our follow up, we are limiting ourselves and others from the true fortunes; the personal growth and enriching rewards of touching lives. These overlooked or “forgotten fortunes” are priceless. It’s time to start a revolution to redefine, reshape, and embrace a broader mindset of fortunes! The True ...
Dr. Seuss for Entrepreneurs!
“Oh, the thinks we can think!” Whether you remember his books from your childhood, or are embracing them now as a parent, Dr. Seuss brings a fresh message of inspiration when reading his work through the eyes of an entrepreneur. Writing as Dr. Seuss, Theodore Geisel takes our breath way with his outrageous characters living life with wild abandon and spontaneity. He pulls us in so deeply with his lyrical language and rhythmic style of writing that we find ourselves bouncing along with the words and story line wishing we could jump into the pages and personally experience the bigger than life ...
Authentic Sponsoring: Random Acts of S.E.R.V.I.C.E.
Are your ready to make a shift in your sponsoring? When you measure the success of your sponsoring efforts, it’s not how many people you enroll; it’s about how many people you empower, how many lives you enlarge, and how many families you help to live a better life. Sponsoring people into your direct sales business is about helping people reach a different level in their life. You're offering hope, a solution of how to get from where they are to where their dreams are telling them to be. These are the experiences results that make your work truly rewarding and are achieved through Random ...
The Writing’s on the Wall – Your Facebook Virtual Bulletin Board
Maximize your Facebook Wall as your Virtual Bulletin Board When I was growing up, I purchased my first bulletin board with S & H Green stamps. This bulletin board became a focal point on my bedroom wall. It graciously displayed my favorite pictures of family trips, ribbons I had won for sports, poems I’d written, report cards, Girl Scouts badges of achievement, and posters of "puppy love". I was proud of my bulletin board. It was a colorful representation of my "personal artistry" at that moment! As a first grade teacher, my classroom walls were wrapped with giant bulletin boards. These became a ...
Lessons from your English Teacher about Social Media Marketing
English 101...Social Media Marketing 101 You probably didn't realize it at the time, but your English teacher of many years ago was really teaching you everything you need to know about designing your social media marketing strategy on Facebook. Wow, talk about a teacher ahead of the times! In case you can’t think back that far, or you were too busy passing notes, staring out the window, or sharpening your pencil, let’s review this quick marketing lesson disguised as English 101. The educational term for this lesson is “interrogative pronouns”, however you may remember it as the Five W’s (and one H); the Who(m), What, ...
Play with the Box and Build a Business Empire!
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Angela Schwindt It happens every holiday season. Parents spend days shopping for the perfect gift for their child. With care, the present is beautifully wrapped and waiting under the tree for that magical Christmas morning. As the moment arrives, the exuberant child tears into the package and squeals with delight as the parents smile with satisfaction. Within minutes, however, the parental self-congratulations are replaced with shock and dismay as the child pushes the expensive toy aside and begins to PLAY WITH THE BOX! Like most adults, perhaps ...
Christmas Magic
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." ~ Norman Vincent Peale The holiday season is magical. It carries an essence of togetherness, giving, and stories of childhood. Many people reflect upon family memories, others about special gifts, and some about gratefulness. My husband, Brad, shares a collection of all three in his story of Christmas Magic... When I was a young boy of 8 years old, I witnessed a professional magician perform miracles before my very eyes. I enjoyed the show so much my parents bought me an Authentic Magic Set for Christmas that year. That ...
The Bedtime Story for the Woman Entrepreneur
From a very young age, our children become wrapped in the habit of reading a bedtime story. As parents, we understand the importance of reading to our children and opening up a world of adventure, character, and vital lessons. This is truly one of my favorite times in our family day. It’s a time to feel the warmth of our bodies huddled together as a story unfolds. Giggles, gasps, and “ah ha” moments are preludes to sleepy eyes, yawns, and dreams of wonder. This nightly reading ritual should never end. The books may look different as we grow older. We have explored the ...
Look Who’s Noticing You – The Value of Facebook Notifications!
Facebook provides a simple, yet brilliant tool to notify you when someone has taken action toward you in some way. Facebook Notifications is a list of friends in and out of your network who are engaging in your Facebook activities. They are interacting with you, adding conversation to your comments, talking about you, including you in tags, and generally "raising their hand" to let you know your contributions are being noticed and enjoyed. These people have reached out and are willing to make you a part of their Facebook experience. Pay attention to the value of your notifications. They will provide you with authentic feedback on what your network values and wants in ...
Leadership Lessons from my “Little Red Chevette”
Do you remember your first car? At 18, I was the proud owner of a used 5 speed Chevy Chevette in faded cherry red. This car quickly captured the nickname of my “Flintstone Mobile”, because after a year, the driver side floor board rotted out leaving a gaping hole for my feet to touch the road and motorize the vehicle with my running ability. This certainly made for interesting travel during the snowy Michigan winters and slushy springs. Despite the embarrassing quality of my car, it did teach me a life-long lesson about moving forward. Since this car was a “stick shift”, I ...
High Five your Way to Social Media Success
Are you ready to high five your way to success in blending your direct sales business with social media? Before you read any further, grab a piece of paper and trace your hand. Together, we are about to create a fun visual anchor and accountability tool. By following the simple and playful philosophy behind each finger and the action steps it represents, you will create a thoughtful, effective, and unique marketing strategy that will capture the essences of social media and direct sales. Simply label each finger with the keyword action steps, commit to these daily social media intentions, and you'll high five ...
90 Days to Stellar Momentum in your Business
I love new beginnings! They encourage us to be forward-focused with new plans and possibilities. Believe it or not, we're about to enter a new month, and it's time to create stellar momentum! Together, let's make the next 90 days be the most unforgettable three months you have experienced in your business! Here is a 90 day Self-Coaching formula that can truly create dazzling results! Grab a piece of paper, or a blank page in your journal, and follow the action steps below: Action #1: Evaluate the past 90 days. Begin a written declaration of what's right in your business right now, and what makes it ...
Take a “Minute To Win It” in your Business Today
My family loves the game show, “Minute To Win It”. It’s a nail biting, adrenaline rushing show where contestants have 60 seconds to complete a challenge of outrageous fun and skill. As they master each 60 second activity, they are rewarded with the thrill of success, the fulfillment of confidence, and a money prize that increases with each accomplishment. Hmm, isn’t this a lot like building your business as an entrepreneur? • It only takes a minute to set a goal, write it down, and commit to it. • It only takes a minute to recognize a team partner and express your enthusiasm for ...
M.I.H. in your Business!
I love to read in the quite of the morning... The sun is just spreading its light promising a beautiful day, and the air is filled with the rhythmic breathing of sleeping children. This morning, I decided to read through some article clippings I had saved in a special folder. I am a collector of stories, pieces that give me goose bumps, and ones that I know need to be shared. And, I found it. The paper is a bit yellowed from time, but the story is vibrant. It brilliantly sneaks into your soul and enlivens your spirit. It’s about a young ...
The 3 Letter Word for Every Woman Entrepreneur
Yes, it finally happened. Our 10 year old daughter just used that three-letter word! When my husband and I heard it drift through the air in the playroom, we gasped! It was very clear she understood the immense power behind that simple word. And, well, we couldn't be more proud of her! Here's how the conversation went at the art table: Frustrated 6 year old brother: "I can't do it." Wise 10 year old sister: "It's not that you can't do it. It's that you can't do it yet." What a huge difference that tiny word made in the attitude and results of the morning activities! Imagine the impact that ...
Rock your Direct Sales Team with a Facebook Group!
Social media is changing the way we communicate, coach, and build community within our direct sales teams. A Facebook group is a dynamic tool for building a strong team culture and resource center. In the past, direct sales teams were built locally, face-to-face, through a party style experience. Everybody grew to know each other in person. Today, social media and internet marketing are creating a pathway to sponsor nationally and even internationally. Your organization can quickly become a global team and the time your team spends together for communication and coaching will largely be built around technology. Having an online gathering place for your team is ...
Top 10 “EmPowerful” Sponsoring Questions for your Direct Sales Business
When I first started in the direct sales profession, I was apprehensive about creating conversations with people who were interested in my business. I worried that I would flounder, say too much, sound like fool, be unable to answer their questions, or worse yet, feel embarrassed if they said, "No thank you!" My focus in entering the sponsoring conversation was all about me and my fears. This was a very disempowering experience. And, quite frankly, it was self-centered. As I jumped into personal growth mode, I soon realized that sponsoring is not about the convincing game, controlling the conversation, reciting the perfect script, or having ...
CEO By Design
Are You Sponsoring with Validation?
As I was replying to a potential team partner’s email yesterday, my son jumped...
The “Forgotten Fortunes” of the Follow Up!
“The Fortune is in the Follow Up” is a mantra that we hear over and over again. ...
Authentic Sponsoring: Random Acts of S.E.R.V.I.C.E.
Are your ready to make a shift in your sponsoring? When you measure the success...
The Bedtime Story for the Woman Entrepreneur
From a very young age, our children become wrapped in the habit of reading a bedtime...
Take a “Minute To Win It” in your Business Today
My family loves the game show, “Minute To Win It”. It’s a nail biting,...
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Success Powered By You
What will your ticket say for the New Year?
“The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re...
Grab Your Kids and Go Dream-Boarding!
Whether they’re skateboarding through neighborhood streets, or snowboarding...
Dr. Seuss for Entrepreneurs!
“Oh, the thinks we can think!” Whether you remember his books from your childhood,...
Leadership Lessons from my “Little Red Chevette”
Do you remember your first car? At 18, I was the proud owner of a used 5 speed Chevy...
90 Days to Stellar Momentum in your Business
I love new beginnings! They encourage us to be forward-focused with new plans and...
Read more posts from Success Powered By You
Social Media Artistry
The Writing’s on the Wall – Your Facebook Virtual Bulletin Board
Maximize your Facebook Wall as your Virtual Bulletin Board When I was growing up, I purchased my first bulletin board with S & H Green stamps. This bulletin board became a focal point on my bedroom wall. It graciously displayed my favorite pictures of family trips, ribbons I had won for sports, poems I’d written, report cards, Girl Scouts... [Read more of this review]
Lessons from your English Teacher about Social Media Marketing
English 101…Social Media Marketing 101 You probably didn’t realize it at the time, but your English teacher of many years ago was really teaching you everything you need to know about designing your social media marketing strategy on Facebook. Wow, talk about a teacher ahead of the times! In case you can’t think back that far,... [Read more of this review]
Look Who’s Noticing You – The Value of Facebook Notifications!
Facebook provides a simple, yet brilliant tool to notify you when someone has taken action toward you in some way. Facebook Notifications is a list of friends in and out of your network who are engaging in your Facebook activities. They are interacting with you, adding conversation to your comments, talking about you, including you in tags,... [Read more of this review]
High Five your Way to Social Media Success
Are you ready to high five your way to success in blending your direct sales business with social media? Before you read any further, grab a piece of paper and trace your hand. Together, we are about to create a fun visual anchor and accountability tool. By following the simple and playful philosophy behind each finger and the action steps it represents,... [Read more of this review]
Rock your Direct Sales Team with a Facebook Group!
Social media is changing the way we communicate, coach, and build community within our direct sales teams. A Facebook group is a dynamic tool for building a strong team culture and resource center. In the past, direct sales teams were built locally, face-to-face, through a party style experience. Everybody grew to know each other in person. Today,... [Read more of this review]
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