I have already made over $500 on tonight's show.
I haven't even gone to it yet- it's all preorders by a motivated hostess.
HOW does one get a hostess motivated? She fell in love with the jewelry!
Sharing the love of jewelry - isn't that what its all about? When you build the love, the business and orders come....
...hmmm-which makes me think.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
The Habit
I got out of the habit.
The habit of writing every Monday...which I did since August 2009. Our "Business Boost" phone message of 2 minutes required a quick sit-down of writing. Every Monday. A few holidays here and there, but not many missed.
Earlier this year, I noticed a drop off in the actual number of people who listened to the calls. Offers and challenges went unnoticed as people simple did not listen to the call they subscribed to, and I spent money sending. The decision was made to switch to a blog, which still required writing every Monday.
Things went pretty well until the kids got out of school...then there's a brief entry when they went BACK to school, then...nothing. Quite frankly, I forgot about it. A four year habit - gone.
Poof!
Four weeks ago, I began volunteering with the Tribute Fence Preservation Project. My background is history and museums; I am cataloging the items left at the Granite Mountain Hotshot's fire station fence after 19 of them perished in a wildfire on June 30th this year. I can't say the volunteer work broke my habit, it was gone before I started. What I find interesting? The volunteer work made me realize I had lost the habit.
Working 40+ hours a week for no pay is only possible due to my lia sophia business. I recognized this fact when I took on the position of volunteer curator, and immediately noticed how laser-focused I became on my lia sophia business. In the month of September, with huge work weeks dedicated to the Project, I had 4 new recruits, turned a show every week and hosted a mega party. This month I have 2 more new recruits...and I believe a few more, too. What has changed? Why am I MORE successful now with LESS TIME & LESS ENERGY?
It's because the time I have is focused on priority items that will produce the biggest result. My time was gone-so I started recruiting with the focus on not having time. I set deadlines for things to be done - and got them done. In a museum setting we have a rule - limit the times you touch an object. Get it processed with fewer hands and time. I found when in the museum mindset, I found I was much more efficient at my business. Today I am at home, waiting for a repair man. This morning I found myself aimlessly "working" on my business, instead of the concise actions I've been accustomed to.
I guess I had some bad habits, too.
Look at your business. Have you simply forgotten your GOOD habits- like hostess coaching? Goals? Or is the time you spend aimled on "fun" stuff, like the Facebook Jewelry Swap group????? (Big time waster, but OH SO FUN!!!)
In the month I worked the hardest on something else, my business THRIVED more than it had in years. Focused attention produce MORE results than the "productive" days of the past.
Get focused. Figure out what GOOD habits you've dropped. I guarantee you need to buff up on hostess coaching. We have HUGE customer tickets but low attendance. Attendance being down is hostess coaching. REVIEW, REFRESH and ENJOY the results....because your results now are simply missing good habits. Get back into them (or if you never had them, develop them!)
See you next Monday.
The habit of writing every Monday...which I did since August 2009. Our "Business Boost" phone message of 2 minutes required a quick sit-down of writing. Every Monday. A few holidays here and there, but not many missed.
Earlier this year, I noticed a drop off in the actual number of people who listened to the calls. Offers and challenges went unnoticed as people simple did not listen to the call they subscribed to, and I spent money sending. The decision was made to switch to a blog, which still required writing every Monday.
Things went pretty well until the kids got out of school...then there's a brief entry when they went BACK to school, then...nothing. Quite frankly, I forgot about it. A four year habit - gone.
Poof!
Four weeks ago, I began volunteering with the Tribute Fence Preservation Project. My background is history and museums; I am cataloging the items left at the Granite Mountain Hotshot's fire station fence after 19 of them perished in a wildfire on June 30th this year. I can't say the volunteer work broke my habit, it was gone before I started. What I find interesting? The volunteer work made me realize I had lost the habit.
Working 40+ hours a week for no pay is only possible due to my lia sophia business. I recognized this fact when I took on the position of volunteer curator, and immediately noticed how laser-focused I became on my lia sophia business. In the month of September, with huge work weeks dedicated to the Project, I had 4 new recruits, turned a show every week and hosted a mega party. This month I have 2 more new recruits...and I believe a few more, too. What has changed? Why am I MORE successful now with LESS TIME & LESS ENERGY?
It's because the time I have is focused on priority items that will produce the biggest result. My time was gone-so I started recruiting with the focus on not having time. I set deadlines for things to be done - and got them done. In a museum setting we have a rule - limit the times you touch an object. Get it processed with fewer hands and time. I found when in the museum mindset, I found I was much more efficient at my business. Today I am at home, waiting for a repair man. This morning I found myself aimlessly "working" on my business, instead of the concise actions I've been accustomed to.
I guess I had some bad habits, too.
Look at your business. Have you simply forgotten your GOOD habits- like hostess coaching? Goals? Or is the time you spend aimled on "fun" stuff, like the Facebook Jewelry Swap group????? (Big time waster, but OH SO FUN!!!)
In the month I worked the hardest on something else, my business THRIVED more than it had in years. Focused attention produce MORE results than the "productive" days of the past.
Get focused. Figure out what GOOD habits you've dropped. I guarantee you need to buff up on hostess coaching. We have HUGE customer tickets but low attendance. Attendance being down is hostess coaching. REVIEW, REFRESH and ENJOY the results....because your results now are simply missing good habits. Get back into them (or if you never had them, develop them!)
See you next Monday.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Summer Blues
My kids started school today...yep, on August 5th. Dang depressing. I never liked school, and it's difficult for me to send them to school. I was bullied the majority of my school career, and back then you just got through it. Add to that the fact I hate being put inside anyone else's box...and I think you get the picture!
One thing I am NOT blue about is our new fall collection. I've taken it on a Bling Tour, and will be in California this upcoming weekend showing it off in Mission Viejo and San Diego. I currently have a great August lineup, and have two shows ready to be submitted; yep, life with lia sophia is pretty good. Now if only the kids didn't have to go back to school in August, right before my birthday.
Interesting how as women our emotional state tends to dictate other things we do, isn't it? While on my "working vacation" I made a list of things to start on today - and yet I am unmotivated. I can't seem to shake the exhaustion of the trip, nor the since of sadness that my kids have to attend school. Rather than sit here with my coffee and sulk, I've got my pen and paper ready. I'm making a list of the things I need to accomplish today, projects to begin & people to contact. By making an actual list - I am held accountable to it. These tasks need to be done - today. So what if I don't want to make a phone call - it's on the list. It needs to be done.
If you find yourself down, not because of business, but just the busyness of life, take time to jot down what you need to do with your business. Make a list, check it twice. You'll find that what brought you down feels a bit less stressful when you accomplish a few of the tasks set before you!
One thing I am NOT blue about is our new fall collection. I've taken it on a Bling Tour, and will be in California this upcoming weekend showing it off in Mission Viejo and San Diego. I currently have a great August lineup, and have two shows ready to be submitted; yep, life with lia sophia is pretty good. Now if only the kids didn't have to go back to school in August, right before my birthday.
Interesting how as women our emotional state tends to dictate other things we do, isn't it? While on my "working vacation" I made a list of things to start on today - and yet I am unmotivated. I can't seem to shake the exhaustion of the trip, nor the since of sadness that my kids have to attend school. Rather than sit here with my coffee and sulk, I've got my pen and paper ready. I'm making a list of the things I need to accomplish today, projects to begin & people to contact. By making an actual list - I am held accountable to it. These tasks need to be done - today. So what if I don't want to make a phone call - it's on the list. It needs to be done.
If you find yourself down, not because of business, but just the busyness of life, take time to jot down what you need to do with your business. Make a list, check it twice. You'll find that what brought you down feels a bit less stressful when you accomplish a few of the tasks set before you!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The First Day of the New Year
Yep, that's right! lia sophia's fiscal year begins anew today.
Where do you see your business at the end of June? Will you have earned the four bangle bracelets, the birthday party bracelet and privilege purchase?
How about in 3 months, at the end of summer? Will you be closing in on earning Hawaii?
How about 6 month from now - right after Christmas. What's your January looking like?
9 months from now - are you packing for Hawaii?
Finally, 12 months from now. How are you entering the new conference year? What successes will you celebrate at conference?
THIS IS A NEW YEAR.
A fresh start, with no mistakes in it.
TODAY - what can YOU DO to make THIS the year you change your family finances for the better?
Where do you see your business at the end of June? Will you have earned the four bangle bracelets, the birthday party bracelet and privilege purchase?
How about in 3 months, at the end of summer? Will you be closing in on earning Hawaii?
How about 6 month from now - right after Christmas. What's your January looking like?
9 months from now - are you packing for Hawaii?
Finally, 12 months from now. How are you entering the new conference year? What successes will you celebrate at conference?
THIS IS A NEW YEAR.
A fresh start, with no mistakes in it.
TODAY - what can YOU DO to make THIS the year you change your family finances for the better?
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