Conception - it can be a deliberate act, or it can take you completely by surprise. Regardless of whether planned or not, certain things had to happen for conception to take place: namely timing, willingness & being partnered with someone else.
Whether a baby or a business, conception is the first step. No one becomes successful in business overnight...it takes time. Months pass before you start to see any sign that something is growing, and even then, there are ups and downs. Birth can be the actual opening of your business or the rebirth of your business after a dry spell. Either way, it takes TIME from conception to reality. So how do you conceive in business, namely lia sophia?
In lia sophia, your TIMING is perfect. Whether you are just joining or have been around for years, this new catalog is a recruiting magnet. The price point is perfect for the casual observer to glance through it and say, "yeah, I could sell that!" In addition, the price point will encourage more people to host shows, knowing their friends can afford it. As a result, higher ticket sales as people take full advantage of buy two, get four at half off.
WILLINGNESS is up to you...you have to want to grow in order to even conceive. Some girls are having so much fun, they don't even realize conception has taken place-it comes naturally to them. Others, its a dedicated effort. Everyone is different! Just as we took different paths to motherhood, there are different paths to leadership. Willingness to get there is essential - as is not giving up when the going gets tough.
PARTNERING...you need two to make a baby, and you need many more than two to make a successful business! Whether you partner with your real life-partner as your moral support, your upline leader for business guidance, or your family and friends to help you with those first few critical shows - you must have partners in this journey. Asking a friend to join you in the business is an excellent place to start.
Timing, willingness & partnership...these always equal conception. What success can you conceive for your business today?
Monday, January 28, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Why you should join lia sophia...
I joined lia sophia 10 1/2 years ago because this little voice in my head said, "You can do this," as I admired sparkly bracelets on my wrist at a jewelry party. I knew I could make money selling these pretty gems.
One woman I know joined lia sophia to repair her roof.
Another woman joined because she was lonely.
Some women join to get away from their kids.
Other women join to stay at home with their kids.
Then there was the woman who had a secret. Her husband was abusive. She joined lia sophia at first to get out of the house. As she made money, she began setting aside. When she had enough, she left the man who had belittled and hurt her. She started a fresh life for herself and her children.
Why did you join lia sophia? Take a moment to go back to that decision. Is the reason still the same? Different? Why you joined lia sophia might not be why someone else joins lia sophia. It's important to highlight the many benefits of joining, even if they aren't the reason you joined. For years I told people about the money they could make, because that is why I joined. Imagine my surprise when a survey showed most women joined for the jewelry! So I changed my presentation, and made sure to highlight the jewelry, and the money (and the time away or with the kids, the free travel, the dreams that can come true...the list goes on & on!) At your parties and with the women you meet who say, "ooh, I love that necklace!" make certain to share WHY you joined lia sophia. You will be surprised at the number of women who will want to learn more!
Most women join because they love the jewelry, and the 70% off discount they get.
One woman I know joined lia sophia to repair her roof.
Another woman joined because she was lonely.
Some women join to get away from their kids.
Other women join to stay at home with their kids.
Then there was the woman who had a secret. Her husband was abusive. She joined lia sophia at first to get out of the house. As she made money, she began setting aside. When she had enough, she left the man who had belittled and hurt her. She started a fresh life for herself and her children.
Why did you join lia sophia? Take a moment to go back to that decision. Is the reason still the same? Different? Why you joined lia sophia might not be why someone else joins lia sophia. It's important to highlight the many benefits of joining, even if they aren't the reason you joined. For years I told people about the money they could make, because that is why I joined. Imagine my surprise when a survey showed most women joined for the jewelry! So I changed my presentation, and made sure to highlight the jewelry, and the money (and the time away or with the kids, the free travel, the dreams that can come true...the list goes on & on!) At your parties and with the women you meet who say, "ooh, I love that necklace!" make certain to share WHY you joined lia sophia. You will be surprised at the number of women who will want to learn more!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
We got a new dog!
This weekend, we went and got a dog.
I've had a dog before...Buffy was the family poodle most of my growing up years, and after I married, Tyrone was our "first child." It's been 16 years since I've had a dog though, so the addition of Bowie Kovacs is quite the game changer.
What in the world does this have to do with lia sophia, right?
Over the course of the adoption, I met several women volunteers who adored our Bowie and cried tears of joy that he had found his forever home (he had been overlooked at the pound for five long months!) So I gave them my business card so they could look up Bowie on Facebook. Yep, my lia sophia business card. Everyone smiled and said they'd check it out. Obedience classes are high on the list of things to schedule this week - and how much do you want to bet, I'll meet more women there, too?
My point is - are you taking advantage of situations when you meet new people? Are you connecting with them and then introducing them to your jewelry? Not one of the women I met today was offended or put out - they enjoyed the fact that I had something to offer them. If they take me up on it, fine; if not, fine. The point is - connect. Make new friends. Step out of your shell. Use an unique situation meeting new people and make it more special. Your business card is a natural way to ask people to stay in touch-even if you aren't talking about the jewelry when you hand it over, you certainly will by the time you're done. Remember, every girl loves a little Bling!
I've had a dog before...Buffy was the family poodle most of my growing up years, and after I married, Tyrone was our "first child." It's been 16 years since I've had a dog though, so the addition of Bowie Kovacs is quite the game changer.
What in the world does this have to do with lia sophia, right?
Over the course of the adoption, I met several women volunteers who adored our Bowie and cried tears of joy that he had found his forever home (he had been overlooked at the pound for five long months!) So I gave them my business card so they could look up Bowie on Facebook. Yep, my lia sophia business card. Everyone smiled and said they'd check it out. Obedience classes are high on the list of things to schedule this week - and how much do you want to bet, I'll meet more women there, too?
My point is - are you taking advantage of situations when you meet new people? Are you connecting with them and then introducing them to your jewelry? Not one of the women I met today was offended or put out - they enjoyed the fact that I had something to offer them. If they take me up on it, fine; if not, fine. The point is - connect. Make new friends. Step out of your shell. Use an unique situation meeting new people and make it more special. Your business card is a natural way to ask people to stay in touch-even if you aren't talking about the jewelry when you hand it over, you certainly will by the time you're done. Remember, every girl loves a little Bling!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The Annual Football Review
It's our annual football review, as my favorite college football team, the Michigan Wolverines, take the field this week on New Year's Day in the Outback Bowl. This year I was disappointed with my boys in blue from day one; my sis-in-law, cousin & I had all met in Dallas to cheer them on in the Cowboy Classic. We tailgated in 100+ degree weather and expected to see our team on fire and ready to challenge the reigning National Champions, Alabama. What we saw for our troubles? A poorly played, uninspiring game which we lost, 41-14.
Let's just say I really didn't care too much for the rest of the season. Yeah, they won a lot of games, and had a decent year, but that first game really dimmed it for me. My emotional response to the experience affected how I felt about Team 133 - and not much could change that.
How often in business we let our emotions dictate our reactions! For example, we have a hostess who cancels last minute. Our feelings are hurt because we really needed that show. Sound familiar? WE then began questioning why we do the business, why we even bother to care...the list goes on and on. We let the poor organization skills of one woman literally put us out of business because of our FEELINGS.
With football, there's always next year. Team 134 will take the field in the Big House on Aug. 31, 2013, and all will be forgotten. With lia sophia, we have to remind ourselves that there's always another show. If its not on the books, then we have to put on our big girl panties and go find it. Your business destiny is entirely based on what you do. So make a decision that 2013 is another show, a new show. Get in the game by taking control of your business, and not letting the actions of others have an effect!
Let's just say I really didn't care too much for the rest of the season. Yeah, they won a lot of games, and had a decent year, but that first game really dimmed it for me. My emotional response to the experience affected how I felt about Team 133 - and not much could change that.
How often in business we let our emotions dictate our reactions! For example, we have a hostess who cancels last minute. Our feelings are hurt because we really needed that show. Sound familiar? WE then began questioning why we do the business, why we even bother to care...the list goes on and on. We let the poor organization skills of one woman literally put us out of business because of our FEELINGS.
With football, there's always next year. Team 134 will take the field in the Big House on Aug. 31, 2013, and all will be forgotten. With lia sophia, we have to remind ourselves that there's always another show. If its not on the books, then we have to put on our big girl panties and go find it. Your business destiny is entirely based on what you do. So make a decision that 2013 is another show, a new show. Get in the game by taking control of your business, and not letting the actions of others have an effect!
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