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Bella Says: No Means No For Now
I was watching my tenacious basset hound, Bella, today. She doesn’t take no for an answer. Then I started thinking about how many direct sales consultants could learn a lesson or two from Long Dog.
For example, take the word No. Not too many of us like to be told no when there is something we want. This afternoon Bella wanted to get up on my favorite mid-century Danish Modern chair. I told her No. Then in a more “This time I mean it” voice, I told her no again.
She thought better of the idea and walked away looking somewhat defeated. A short while later I returned to the living room to see Bella Bella Short and Swella sitting in The Chair. “Get Down, NOW!” I tried to utter in a low but commanding voice. She slowly lifted her droopy eyes, looked at me and eventually got down.
So is this dog stupid? On the contrary. She knows what she wants and she’s not going to let a little No get in her way. Now it’s a battle of wills. I don’t want her up on the furniture and she wants to be up there. Of course I wear the pants in this house and she will have to listen to me, but that is not to say she won’t keep trying. Continue reading
Consistent Dedication
con·sistent·ly adv. (kn-sstnt le) in a systematic manner; reliable; steady
Think about any achievements that are worthwhile – losing weight, playing an instrument, earning a black belt, getting a college degree, becoming BCS champions, writing a book or learning any new skill. What do they all have in common? It takes consistent dedication to reach the goal.
Consistent dedication.
Now look at any successful direct sales business. Consider the consultants who have reached top ranks and who have financial freedom. What do they all have in common? It took consistent dedication to reach that goal.
Yet look at most failed direct sales businesses. Consider the consultants who quit or complained “it didn’t work” or that they were spending more money than they were making. What do they all have in common? Likely they either gave up too soon or they can’t honestly say they were consistently dedicated to working their business.
What are some activities you can do consistently to help you reach your goal of managing a successful direct selling business? Consistently – meaning daily or at least multiple times per week: Continue reading
Another Good Reason Real Men Sell Candles
Men Sell Candles = Wife Stops Complaining About Money!
Hey Guys,
Tired of your woman nagging about paying for your kid’s wedding, college tuition or new kitchen cabinets? We know you work hard for your money, but you would much rather spend it on that new 4X4 pickup you’ve been eying, or a new set of golf clubs, maybe even a trip to Vegas.
You also know if Mamma Ain’t Happy, No One Is Happy. What’s a fella to do? For starters give this Scentsy business a second look. Check out http://www.RealMenSellCandles.com. Serious Bro! It’s little side business you can do that keeps your lady content and puts extra change in your pocket. Real Men Sell Candles.com — just check it out.
You’re welcome.
Gift Ideas for Kids Teens Men Women
Watch this post for great gift ideas for Kids, Teens, Men and Women. I’ll continue to update it to give you lots of options this Christmas season.
Enjoy the haphazard whimsy of a modern quilt with Wonky, a high-gloss, steely blue warmer featuring half-cut squares to let soft light shine in small spaces. A must-have for kids, tweens and teens on your list. Secure online shopping here.
Scentsy’s Campus Collection Warmers are the perfect way to show your team spirit—and they make great gifts for the alum or sports fan on your shopping list! And when you purchase a Campus Collection Warmer, you also help fund important school programs. Secure online shopping here.
Honor your favorite Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp or Coast Guard hero with a warmer from our Patriot Collection. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of each warmer in our Patriot Collection benefits the military and its programs. Secure online shopping here.
Stocking stuffers! Fragrance Foam Nowhere near a sink? Sanitize your hands with Scentsy’s new antibacterial Fragrance Foam. Available in 15 fresh scents. Secure online shopping here.
Does Your Business Have a Personality?
As business owners, we can all take a lesson from this company. If their philosophy and personality are shining through on a website – so much so that it makes customers want to throw money at them, then refer others, plus create quite a viral buzz, they must be doing something right.
I recently stumbled upon a company that is oozing with personality. I chose to do business with them because they had the item I was looking for at a reasonable price; but more so because of their fun personality. They made me want to give them my hard earned dollars. The fact that they are a fellow Michigan business was just an unexpected bonus.
For starters, I checked their return policy because I was purchasing a gift. Theirs is one of the best return policies I’ve ever seen:
OUR GUARANTEE
If you aren’t thrilled with your purchase, return it AT ANY TIME as long as IT’S IN SELLABLE CONDITION and as long as you aren’t dead. If you are dead, your heirs can still return the goods but they should probably keep them in your honor. We are fully available to answer all your questions and advise you. We were voted “Best Virtual Boot, Clothing, Gear fitters” by made up customer #323. Load bearing climbing equipment like a harness or carabiner, and all Gift Cards, are final sale and cannot be returned. So, if you don’t like your climbing stuff just hang it on your wall to impress your friends and if you don’t want your Gift Card, use it as a ruler.
Oh yeah, proof of purchase required for all returns. IF YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT(S) IN UNSELLABLE CONDITION we will ship the product back to you and will NOT PROVIDE YOU WITH A REFUND. Sorry for being so mean about it.
After I placed the order, I received this ditty:
Your Order Has Been Placed
Way to go. You’ve won the best email receipt we’ve sent out all day. We recommend either printing this receipt and framing it in your foyer or using it as a screensaver. It would probably also be nice for you to forward it around to a couple friends and maybe even an enemy or two.
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