First of all I understand their skepticism.  It’s normal and it’s healthy.  But really, its a shame that people are so skeptical and cynical that they can not seem to understand how someone would help them out with no strings attached.

Do you think that maybe they are thinking that way because they wouldn’t extend themselves to help someone for nothing?  Hmmm

You’ve been in network marketing for how long now?  What kind of time and money have you lost, trying to figure it out on your own?  Have you ever prayed in the middle of the night asking for someone to help.  Ask yourself, what would you do to help someone avoid the problems that you went through.  Wouldn’t you want to warn others of hazards ahead, or would you stand idley by and watch them get hurt?

One of the stories I tell people is this.

Let’s say your on a city street corner and you see a sweet, little old lady about to cross the street but you also see a huge bus speeding down the street.  Its obvious if you dont do something she will be struck down.  Do you ask her first for payment or do you just act and save her?

Well DUH!  You save her right.  Ok, now that you saved her life, do you ask her for payment?  Of course NOT!  What kind of person would do such an aweful thing?

Well that my dear friend is why I participate in the Mentoring for FREE program.  We are helping thousands of people globally and ya we do it for free because its the right thing to do.

Here is Michael’s reason.

Here is a little tidbit I picked up from a great site for MLM news and changes to our fabulous industry.

From the very knowledgeable Rod Cook’s site MLM Watchdog

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ip0eg83BtFo2MQpQhuRhfplRBkmgD9A6ULA80

If you were Oprah or Dr. Oz what would you do?  Does your company or people in the company do things like that?  Would you call that ethical practice?  Would you consider that “good business”?  I know more than most of you wouldn’t , but please keep your eye open for those that would.  They are the ones that are giving our great industry such a bad name.  Watch out if they do.

Just something to think about folks.

Henrietta Hakes

You need to make sure that you are coachable.

What does this mean?

When a person is coachable, they do 2 things consistently.  They do what the coach tells them to do without questioning it.  And the second thing is even more important than the first.  They ask for FEEDBACK!

We’ve all heard the saying, “There is always room for improvement.”  I believe that to be true.   Sometimes it only takes a little tiny tweek to make a huge improvement to the play.  Perhaps by starting on the left foot instead of the right can give a player a fraction of a second that could change a plays outcome.

When we listen to our coach and do what they tell us, and then follow up with asking for feedback then we are truly coachable.

Are you coachable?

Henrietta Hakes

They all have something or someone trying to hold them back from their greatest potential.

All three are going against a current that keeps trying to push them back.

The Salmon’s current is the water.  Socrates’ current was that he had other ideas and beliefs than his colleagues.  Network marketer’s current is going against the popular belief that everyone must have a J.O.B.

The Salmon, Socrates and network marketers all will push against this current and fight for their beliefs.  The desire to succeed is powerful.

How can you combat the strength of this type of peer pressure?

The remedy is simple.  Gather a group of like minded people to meet on a regular basis.   A mastermind group if you will.

Meet with them often, no less than twice a week.

You need to have constant and consistent contact and communication with people who have the same type of ideas that you have.  This is important.  You may feel that you can “handle” the constant barrage on your path to success, but believe me, a support group sure makes it easier.

Why not create one  of your own?  Facebook and Twitter are just two ways to do this.  The internet is a HUGE doorway to a support group just for you.  With a little effort you can easily surround yourself with one.

Give it a try!

Henrietta

P.S.  And you need to expand your network in order to grow your network marketing business anyway right?  Remember, build people, people will build your business!

To celebrate one’s Independence is HUGE and so many times we take that for granted. Do we really understand what our forefathers gave us? This holiday is not about breaking out a cold one to watch fireworks and lay back and a day off from work. Its about the Freedom and someone fought for us to have that now.

I find that network marketers such as ourselves are still striving, and fighting for that right to be free.
We understand TIME FREEDOM. We understand that when you have residual income, you are in control of your time and finances which in turn gives you the opportunity to help so many others accomplish the same. We do not trade time for a dollar. We understand that time is precious and should be spent with those we love and helping each other.

If you have been working at this more more than 6 months, then you are part of a newage revolution. Yes, it is a revolution. To educate people that a 9-5 is not the way of the future if you want to own your own life!
To have friends and family instilling doubt or treating us like we are completely nuts is a constant battle for most of us. Do you realize that it wasn’t all that long ago they could have us legally commited to an asylum?

Don’t let people steal your dream. Its not that far from becoming a reality. But you know that already or you wouldnt be doing it

So while your out there today, having a picnic with the kids and spouse, please say a Thank You to the 56 men who gave you this incredible selfless gift. Your Independence!

I look forward to helping, supporting and learning something from each and every one of you Freedom Fighters!

Sincerely Yours

Leaders do not use any of these obstacles as an excuse. Much like lab rats working out a plan to get through a complicated maze, leaders will find another way around what is stopping them. In fact leaders will even welcome new problems because they know this is how they learn. We do not learn when things go to easily.

The difference between most people and successful leaders are quite distinct and they are skills that anyone can learn if they are determined enough.

Leaders look at a problem and their mind goes into solution finding mode. They don’t start complaining that this happened so this can’t happen, or this person did that so now I can’t to this, blah blah blah.

Whether a leader knows a solution or not, they seek experts that could help them find solutions or improve a solution. Feedback by others is necessary for them because leaders are constantly learning. Followers wait for someone to give them a solution. Sometimes no one shows up. Pity.

Build your self confidence. When you are confident, your perspective towards challenges will change. You will instead see problems as temporary lessons rather than something that is bigger than you are.

Give this little trick a go. By changing a word that you use regularly to a new one, you can start to change they way you see your world and the obstacles in it. Most people say something like, “I have a problem.” Why not start today by changing that word to something like, ” I have a challenge.”

It takes a while to change, but the little effort that you put in now, will pay off in spades later.

You can do this with other words as well.
What words can you change or rearrange in your everyday vocabulary that can help you to build your self confidence and that will help to unleash the leader that is dwelling inside you?

Have an awesome day folks
Henrietta
TheMentoringMom

The most important element of being able to coach your recruits to victory is … you. You must have the same faith and belief and understand your WHY and focus on it daily.

You need to know exactly what motivates YOU.  If you don’t know for yourself, how will you ever be able to help your prospects figure out what motivates them?  And if they are not able to define their WHY, then sooner or later they’ll drift away .

They won’t be able to maintain their daily commitment if they can’t see exactly why they’re doing it.

Re-read Chapter 2 of Success In 10 Steps if you’re at all stumped over your WHY. You’ll find at least 20 questions in that chapter to help you narrow your focus to find your very solid WHY.

Remember, everything you learn for yourself, you will be able to help others do the same.  After all that is the name of the game… duplication.

Henrietta

TheMentoringMom

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As you read the definitions, take note how they make you FEEL.

recruit 1. To engage (persons) for military service. 2. To strengthen or raise (an armed force) by enlistment. 3. To supply with new members or employees. 4. To enroll or seek to enroll: colleges recruiting minority students. 5. To replenish. 6. To renew or restore the health, vitality, or intensity of. v.intr. 1. To raise a military force. 2. To obtain replacements for or new supplies of something lost, wasted, or needed. 3. To regain lost health or strength; recover. n. 1. A newly engaged member of a military force, especially one of the lowest rank or grade. 2. A new member of an organization or body.

sponsor 1. One who assumes responsibility for another person or a group during a period of instruction, apprenticeship, or probation. 2. One who vouches for the suitability of a candidate for admission. 3. A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill. 4. One who presents a candidate for baptism or confirmation; a godparent. 5. One that finances a project or an event carried out by another person or group, especially a business enterprise that pays for radio or television programming in return for advertising time.

Each word has several meanings but when we study the implications of each word, we can see a clearer picture.

I can imagine if your like most people, you felt like a number, or felt a coldness come over you when you read the definition for “recruit”.  No one wants to feel as if they are a replacement or being replaced by someone else.
Did you feel a warm fuzzy feeling when you read the definition for “sponsor”?  Don’t you want your sponsor to feel responsible for you as you gain your footing when you first join them in your new business venture?  How about having someone “vouch for you” .  I know when someone vouches for me, it makes me feel pretty special and I am proud that someone feels that way about me.

Which one do you use on a regular basis?  Do you consider yourself a recruiter or a sponsor?  Do you take personal responsibility for people you introduce to your company?

Just a little something to think about. 

Henrietta
TheMentoringMom

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