Have you heard the ancient Japanese legend of 1000 cranes? The legend promises anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the Gods. Some stories believe you are granted eternal good
luck and long life. The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creatures and is said to live for a thousand years: That is why 1000 cranes are made, one for each year. So what does this have to do with making a decision?
Well, my #3 daughter is getting married (very soon) and because she has spent a lot of time in Japan and loves everything Japanese, and because she and her husband to be are avid environmentalists, they didn’t want any paper waste at their wedding. So, we MADE A DECISION to make 200 napkins for all 200 people attending, and that’s what I’ve been doing with most of my weekends. After we made this decision, I have found my love of sewing creeping back into
my life as well as working side by side with my daughter, cutting, sewing, sharing stories and enjoying the whole process. Making a decision to do something important for your business is what makes you successful. Read more about this in my FEATURE ARTICLE below.
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I believe there are three stages of leadership. And when you work with the 2017 CALENDAR GIRLS Team Booking System Workbook it will help you achieve the first stage growing a strong team. In the second stage
you’ll use the sections to work on increasing your TEAM sales and recruiting to a higher level and in the third stage, this workbook gives you direction on how to promote emerging leaders. If you’re ready to truly LEAD YOUR TEAM in 2017, check out the
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them? If so, email me at mymentorbiz@gmail.com and schedule a 30-minute complimentary planning session right now. It’s not too late.
Entrepreneurs, make a decision to execute and accomplish your mission in March!
Love & Success to you,
Gale Bates, your "Make the Leap" Mentor
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FEATURE ARTICLE: Making a Decision in your Direct Sales Business
I’ve been watching my coaching clients very closely in the last few months with awe! I find so many people in today’s world say they “want” something yet,
they stop themselves from not getting what they want with millions of excuses and they are not even aware they’re doing it.
And now that I’ve become aware of this and putting the focus on it, I notice those who are willing to step into action and those who are willing to do the work are getting great results. Then, there are those people who are NOT getting the
results they want and wonder why! And that’s because they are making excuses. These excuses are their escape route and they get frustrated because they never achieve the goal.
Excuses like,
I can’t do it because my family needs my attention, or
I can’t do it because I don’t have the money right now, or
I can’t do it because it doesn’t fit into my lifestyle.
What’s really happening here? Well, I believe people are listening to those inner voices that are mostly self-doubt
and they are questioning their ability to move forward in their business.
So many people today want a business where they can make more money or be home with their kids, or move up leadership levels and so many people don’t realize that they can make a change by stop using excuses by
“just making a decision!”
If you want something really badly, I suggest you approach it as if it were are do-or-die situation. And to do that you need to first
MAKE A DECISION,
then
TAKE ACTION!
This is the difference that I see in working with my amazing coaching clients. Here’s how they are making a difference.
#1 They make firm decisions to succeed.
In our coaching sessions, we strategize, we plan, we create systems but it all comes down to them
making their own decisions to “go for it!”
“Go for” the trip incentive, or
"Go for” sponsoring a strong personal team, or
“Go for” being one of the top 10 sales people in the company, or
“Go for” boosting their income to $5,000, or
“Go for” finding more leaders to promote
#2 Once they’ve made that decision, they make a plan. Planning
is about looking ahead and looking for the outcome and results from making that decision. We lay out a plan together and it’s my job to keep them accountable to that plan, so we check-in often with each other even in between our sessions.
#3 They are open to working that plan with the best possible systems and strategies. Sometimes we have to make adjustments and they are willing to realize that something didn’t work, but they keep going.
#4 They take action consistently. We work around the four quadrants of a direct sales business.
Recruiting or sharing
their business opportunity is the top activity.
Next area is their commitment to holding consistent parties.
In The third area they make it a priority to always, working on finding new clients, new hostesses, to keep expanding their business,
and the fourth area is
their fortune follow system that keeps them on track and building important relationships with their customers, hostesses and team members.
#5 Most of all instead of saying, “I can’t afford it,” or “I can’t fit it in right
now” they find ways to move things around to make it happen! And this is what makes me so proud of them.
I once heard someone describe it this way. If you can’t get out the front door, you go to the back door and if that’s locked too, you look for a window to open, if they are closed tight, you have to find a way and that’s what
it’s about –
Making a Decision and finding a way to make it happen!
As we head into March, think about a decision you are waffling on to grow your direct sales business. What excuses
are you telling yourself? Are you saying you can’t afford it? Are you saying you’re too busy?
It comes down to being WILLING to act differently. Making that decision about what you truly want in your business and saying YES to the opportunity that awaits you when you make that decision.
And then, taking action. I will tell you your business, your income will CHANGE for the better if you make that decision and take action!
Here’s a great opportunity for you to take action on in March!
If you’ve been searching for answers in growing your personal team and most of all finding ways to get organized in growing your team and your income, we have a FEW slots left in our L.E.A.P. Group Coaching Program!
In THE L.E.A.P. Group Coaching Programwe work for six months on
LEARNING important leadership skills.
EARNING the money you want to
make a difference in your life.
Taking ACTION on the path of a successful leader, and
Learning to PERSIST because you know failure only happens when you quit!
With this program I take you by the hand and walk you step-by-step
through a process of growing and earning more in your direct sales business.
Are you willing to act and think differently and take a bold and decisive action toward what you want in your business?
Then click this link to learn more, or
Schedule a 30 minute COMPLIMENTAry SESSION to see if your DECISION is the
right one for you. Email mymentorbiz@gmail.com for an opening time.
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This is a system that took my team to the million dollar circle.
It's a voluntary system that created team camaraderie and consistent income for everyone.
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Gale created mymentorbiz services to help leaders in direct sales
strengthen their business skills and increase their income. She is a Corporate Trainer and International Business Coach. Formerly a #1 Field Leader in direct sales, Gale created successful selling, sponsoring and coaching techniques to inspire women to achieve their goals. She is a dual citizen of the U.S. and Australia and partners with corporations, consultants and leaders who want to learn and grow a direct sales business.
She lives in Hawaii and travels internationally speaking, training and coaching women in Direct Sales. She is a published writer in the Direct Sales Industry contributing to "Build it Big." She is a co-author in "Coach Now" CD and "Direct
Selling Power" book. She is also a published Children's Author. "Tales of Tutu Nene & Nele" and "Guava Bear" are available at Amazon.
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