So be it

Did you know that what you say is what you get?

This principle is shared by nearly every major religion, and is highly touted by success seminars and motivational guru's.  The old saying "sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" is just a kind mother's advice to a picked on child.  Words (spoken by you or others) DO hurt, and its silly to pretend they don't.

So what are you saying about your business?

Our lives directly affect our attitude towards business; especially in direct sales.  When we are stressed in our family life, whether it be our marriage, our children or our home, it is reflected in what we say about our businesses.  "I can't seem to get any bookings," is more reflective of the fact that you can't seem to gain control in your personal life, that you are stressed and feeling helpless in other areas.  I met one of the company's top sellers a few weeks ago, and what I noticed was a very controlled, deliberate person.  Everything she did was done with excellence and purpose.  A group of eight of us sat in a hot tub, and she shared she worked out for two hours a day, had a schedule for her business hours and would not accept less than her goals (I would like to note, she does NOT have children.)  This focus allowed her to be the best at what she chose to do.  Her words were, "I won't accept less than 18-21 bookings a month."  Notice she said nothing about HOW she got them, or how she FELT about them.  She simply said, "I won't accept."

As women, often our lives are not what we expected.  As women, we often accept what it is as what it is.  I think this is because we are natural peace-makers, we don't want to rock the boat.  If our acceptance makes life easier, we go with that-and I honestly don't think there's anything wrong with that.  In our businesses, however, we CANNOT take that tack.  We have to choose to work, choose to learn from our mistakes, choose to make better choices and choose not to accept.  I won't accept a month with no shows.  I won't accept less than one show a week.  These are not dramatic statements, but imagine if you put your full willpower behind it.  I don't know one woman who would accept her child being bullied; she'd fight for it.  Imagine putting that kind of power into the statement, "I won't accept a month with no bookings!"

Listen to yourself.  What are you saying about your business?  Choose to not accept any words that don't speak of your success!

Dream Week/Risk

It was a bit of a chuckle that I noticed lia sophia's "Dream Week" was the week of April 15th - April 15th being Tax Day.  The day the government expects you to give to them, you can give to yourself (and your family) the freedom that comes with owning a successful lia sophia business.

Last night at my son's fencing class, a fellow parent and I talked with one of the young fencing instructors, who is in college and studying business.  The other parent is a successful architect, and the wisdom he shared I felt is applicable to every business owner:  "I'm successful not only because of dedication and hard work, but because I took risks."

For women, risk of failure, risk of "being pushy," risk of embarrassment are big risks.  We are really stepping out of the box, and asking others to judge us.  For men, this isn't really much of an issue.  For women - it's huge.  Self-esteem is an important part of our makeup.  To expose this - to risk it - is huge.

The most successful women in lia sophia have taken these risks-dared to step outside of the box, and given more.  They have chosen to accept risk as the rewards are greater than the failures.

What have YOU been unwilling to risk in your lia sophia business?  What step has been holding you back?  Examine your choices; I encourage you to sit down with someone close to you and assess your risk management.  Where can you be more bold?  What success could it bring you?

Some thought-provoking quotes on risk:

“The first step in the risk management process is to acknowledge the reality of risk. Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning.” Charles Tremper

“The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision.” Robyn Davidson

“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.” Leo Buscaglia “Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don't. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever.”  Philip Andrew Adams Take a new look at risk.  What can it change today?

Facts & Figures

What if I told you that you could have a full time income working just three days a week?

What if two of those days were only 4 hours each?

What if I told you that if you shared this two other people a month, who joined you in this job, that in two years you could be making a six-figure income?

It's all true been proven in the past by advisors with lia sophia. 

Using just average sales figures, by working two nights a week (that's those 4 hour days), with an average show of $650, an advisor would earn $1560 a month.  By recruiting just one additional person (who worked a minimum of once a week), and working that third day (building her business) she would earn $2340 - a full time income.  For each additional person she added who worked once a week, she'd earn another $260 a month.  Imagine sharing lia sophia with just a handful of friends, it adds up quickly.  With just two people - that's $2600.  Three - $2860.  Four - $3120.  Five - $3380.  Ten? $4680 a month.  Fifteen? $5980  How about 24 (that's two a month for a year) - $8320 a MONTH.  It gets even better when those you've recruited join you in recruiting - and then your paycheck really soars.

Welcome to leadership - where you teach just one person how to do what you do.  Then another, and another.  Your income grows as their businesses grow - party plan direct sales has been around since the 1950's and its a proven winner.  lia sophia has been around since 1971-another proven winner.  What can you make with lia sophia?  YOU are the deciding factor - no glass ceilings here.  In fact, over 80% of the women who earn over $100K a year DO IT WITH A DIRECT SALES BUSINESS.  No degree or even experience required - just determination and hard work.

Are you ready to go for it?  Get the figures and facts straight - and we just might throw in a trip to Hawaii to boot.  Aloha!

A fantastic night out!

You get a call from a friend.

"Janie!  It's been too long since we've gotten together!  Can you come over next friday?  I'm throwing a jewelry party and I would love to have you come!"

What are you going to say?

"No, I don't have any money right now."

or

"I'd love to come!  But be warned I have no cash, ok?  I can't wait to see you!"

Which would be your response?

Do you deny yourself free fun for the fear of not being able to control your wallet?  Leave the debit and credit cards are home (there's no temptation then!) and get over to your friend's house!

Once there, you have a great time.  It's a blast and the lady tell you that WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME, you can have a party and get free jewelry, too.

Hmmmmm...that sounds kinda fun, doesn't it?  And what's this about making some additional money, too?

When you have a jewelry party, make certain your guests know its about seeing THEM, having fun with THEM and enjoying themselves.  Don't prejudge whether they can spend.  As the guest of jewelry party - GO!!!  Leave the wallet at home if you must.  This is about having a great evening out-at no cost to you!  IT'S THE BEST WIN/WIN OUT THERE!  Now go call a friend and have a jewelry party.  You know you want to:)