So, it's been a while since my last blog and so much has happened since. At the end of September our Landlord informed us he had to sell up and therefor we needed to look for somewhere to live. Our issue was, our landlord was a family friend (still is) and because of that we paid below market value for our house. So finding somewhere was a bit stressful. We found a house, that we could afford (just about) had all the paperwork sorted and a moving date of 30th October was set!
All good, right? Nope! On Thursday the 29th October whilst at a children's Halloween party, I came over all strange, in less than a minute I was on the floor! I vaguely remember a family member shouting for someone to call an ambulance! Everything was vague, and I only remember bits and pieces. I was put in the ambulance and taken to hospital. I remember going in to a room with loads of people doing various things. They were asking me my date of birth and address and I couldn't remember them
I was rushed through to have a CT scan and was then taken back to A&E Resus. I just remember thinking to myself, this is how I am going to die and feeling devastated that I didn't get to say goodbye to my kids! I didn't get one last hug or kiss!
I was told by the doctors that they believed I'd had a stroke! I was thrombolised straightaway and by this time I had a family member in the room with me. Finally Mark arrived, I was admitted to the hospital and taken to the stroke ward. I was unable to properly move my right side and could not feel anything. I was completely bed bound for about 2 days!
Saturday the house move went ahead with our family all turning up to help. Both Mark and I were totally overwhelmed with all the support we had. We are definitely blessed to have such amazing family and friends.
By Sunday I was able to actually go to the toilet (with help). Thank god for that, bedpans were just awful and so embarrassing! I had reached my first goal! On Monday it was confirmed I'd had a stroke (Left Posterior Cerebral Infarct). I asked what the chances of getting out by Friday would be, when they asked me why Friday, I burst in to tears! I was just about able to blub "because I want to pick my kids up from school" that was my goal! It then became their goal too!
I had a week of physio and occupational therapy and by lunch time Friday I was discharged with an intense course of home physio. We had called the school and we were able to park in the school grounds, and with help from Mark I made it to our youngest child's class. Seeing his face light up when he saw me was incredible! He ran out and gave me to tightest hug ever. Apparently the other parents all got chocked up! My eldest son came round, saw me and said "Hi, look Mum, I've got the same toy as Dylan!" lol!
It's exactly a month today since my stroke and I am really on the mend. I have physio 3-4 times a week and occupational therapy, I can walk further each week with the aid of a stick, I can now get in and out the shower by myself with the help of a bath board and also get up and down the stairs on my own with my new hand rails!
I am so determined to get back to normal as soon as possible. Taking each day as it comes. One thing I have to say is a huge, enormous thank you to Arbonne and also Tamlyn and Andrew for the strong emphasis on personal development. I can honestly say if it wasn't for that, I would be in a much bleaker place, asking why me?
I know that I cannot change the situation I am in and the only way to control the outcome, is to control how I handle the situation. The way I see it, I've had a stroke, and yes it's horrible but maybe I am going through this now, so that one day I can help and support someone else who goes through this. This is just a life experience I am going through and I intend to come out feeling stronger than ever! Nothing will keep me down!
I look forward to hosting my first Post Stroke Arbonne Event! And for anyone reading this, struggling with anything, remember you are never given more than what you can handle! Take the positives from every situation and nothing can keep you down unless you let it!
Much love and kissed to my Arbonne family xxx
Sunday 29 November 2015
Sunday 6 September 2015
Inspired, Humbled and Blessed! (and slightly emotional)
WOW... WOW... WOW... If you attended AAC UK 2015 then you will know exactly what I mean! My belief and passion for this company was already sky high... now it's up with the stars. I have taken away so much, I have been inspired and humbled by the entire experience.
Before the start of AAC Tamlyn set us all a challenge, to speak to every NVP and ask for their top tips and get a selfie! I managed to speak to 7 incredible (E)NVPs and some amazing tips which I will take on board, these tips will be part of my day, everyday! Forgive the poor image quality but the front of my phone was smashed and the camera was a bit damaged!
I can honestly say, after what I have seen over the last few days, there is no way on this earth am I ever going to to quit! I am an Arbonne Lifer!
I asked Melanie for her top tip, her question to me was "Well what are you struggling with right now?" I said I have amazing belief in the company, products and people, but limited belief in myself that I am good enough to do this! So her top tip for me was to review my affirmations and come up with some positive ones for my self-belief, and to record them so I could listen to them everyday, and to also say them every single day!
Consistency! Simple, one word, yet probably the most important word! I have been up and down so much and I know for a fact that it's down to my own personal lack of consistency. However, knowledge is power and I know I struggle with this, I am aware of this, so now I am aware I know what I need to work on!
Part of my lack of belief in myself is belief that I can be consistent enough. Belief that I can be disciplined enough to do it. I keep looking so far down the line and it terrifies me. Can I do this? Do I have what it really takes? So, from now on I will wake up each day and look at just that day... I know I can do it for one day... I have rock solid belief that for one day I can do what needs to be done.... Then the next day when I wake up, I will do the same... day by day!
Now, I know I lack belief in myself... wait... hang on... No! I USED to lack belief in myself (Now I know, day by day, I can and will do it) I will make sure my team and even my sidelines know they can do it to and if you are reading this... YOU CAN DO IT! You do have what it takes! Don't 'dig deep' don't 'muster all your strength' just wake up and say "Hey you know what, today, I can do this!"
Personal development - If you are not reading and not committing to yourself, then start NOW! A year in to my business, still a consultant - I can honestly say, with my hand on my heart, if I had not been doing personal development then I would have, without a doubt, quit! It's only through my own personal development that I am growing in to the person I need to be. I am growing in to the leader I need to be. I now genuinely feel with all my heart I ready for District. Before I was terrified, now I am ready!
This is so simple and again, so easy to do. Wake up everyday, do something, anything towards your business... anything, just as long as it is something! A call, a text, a one to one, a product drop off, a zoom call, a follow up, a party, hand out samples, a catalogue... just something (as an absolute minimum)
I do wish that I had managed to speak to Emma Sangster, Gordon Fraser, Gayle Longhurts, Yvonne Dixon and Sarah Dunning. I just know they would have had even more incredible tips! The next time I see them, I will definitely ask them and by that time I will be able to take better pictures!
All the speakers said something that resonated with me, I took amazing golden nuggets from each and every person. But a few did stand out for me. There are just a few that I would like to share. The first is Martine Wright! What a truly wonderful lady with such a gorgeous soul! Please take a moment to watch to watch this video that was played before she spoke! (Grab a tissue)..
"I am lucky to be living this dream right now!" How incredible?! It was amazing listening to her talk, her life passion and personality just shone through. She even joked that with her prosthetic legs, she now has thinner ankles and it 2 inches taller! I felt incredibly humbled by her story and I am so unbelievably grateful to have had the privilege of being in the same room as her and hearing her journey! No matter what you are facing be grateful for the breath you are taking! Be grateful for the lessons you are learning, Be grateful all the experiences life throws at you!
Martine spoke about how her team go to where they did. Their core principles
Before the start of AAC Tamlyn set us all a challenge, to speak to every NVP and ask for their top tips and get a selfie! I managed to speak to 7 incredible (E)NVPs and some amazing tips which I will take on board, these tips will be part of my day, everyday! Forgive the poor image quality but the front of my phone was smashed and the camera was a bit damaged!
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| Stuart Armfield's Top Tip - Never give up! |
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| Melanie Dean's Top Tip - Record and Say Positive Affirmations every day |
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| Scott Campbell's Top Tip - Consistency!! |
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| Hetty Gifford's Top Tip - Believe you can do it |
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| Caroline and Bill McFarlen's Top Tip - Breathe belief in to your team, that THEY CAN DO IT! |
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| Iain Pritchard's Top Tip - Commit to never ending personal development |
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| Ella Harper's Top Tip - Do something towards your business every single day! |
I do wish that I had managed to speak to Emma Sangster, Gordon Fraser, Gayle Longhurts, Yvonne Dixon and Sarah Dunning. I just know they would have had even more incredible tips! The next time I see them, I will definitely ask them and by that time I will be able to take better pictures!
All the speakers said something that resonated with me, I took amazing golden nuggets from each and every person. But a few did stand out for me. There are just a few that I would like to share. The first is Martine Wright! What a truly wonderful lady with such a gorgeous soul! Please take a moment to watch to watch this video that was played before she spoke! (Grab a tissue)..
"I am lucky to be living this dream right now!" How incredible?! It was amazing listening to her talk, her life passion and personality just shone through. She even joked that with her prosthetic legs, she now has thinner ankles and it 2 inches taller! I felt incredibly humbled by her story and I am so unbelievably grateful to have had the privilege of being in the same room as her and hearing her journey! No matter what you are facing be grateful for the breath you are taking! Be grateful for the lessons you are learning, Be grateful all the experiences life throws at you!
Martine spoke about how her team go to where they did. Their core principles
- Respect - Respect everyone for who they are and for the positions they are in.
- Trust - Trust in your team, trust they are doing what they need to do. Trust them to be themselves
- Commitment - Invest as much as you can, when you can. Give it your 100% commitment, even when it all seems too hard, believe in yourself and commit to yourself
- Agreed Preference/Communication (I really like this one) - Agree with your team how they liked to be spoken to/treated. Martine explained that if she missed a shot and someone joked 'right that's it, you're off the team' to her, she would laugh and take the joke. However some people might not, and may take it to heart. Know your team, know how to communicate with them in a way that makes them comfortable.This is so important
Something else she said, which made a lot of sense was, 'Balance expectation with experience'
Other things I have taken away (I am sat reading all my notes and feeling so emotional again!) I won't write all of them as you will be here forever, but I have selected some little nugget that really stood out to me! (although to be fair - it was all amazing)
Anna West - You are the captain of your ship - people may want to 'walk the plank' but no matter what... the Captain never abandons their ship!
Chevan Greenhill - Oh my word, I was in tears and I actually got to speak to her in person, and broke down again even had a lovely hug! Eyes are filling up again now! Stay until... basically... don't quit and never give up on anyone, Stay until you know, stay until you believe, stay until you achieve! . Have patience and believe in yourself. Banish the idea of failure!
Rachel Chan - Be persistent, Use our key advantages to your advantage.
- We have cutting edge products, we all know, love and are passionate about our products. We all know they are amazing and have to be experienced to be believed, so share abundantly, let everyone experience them!
- Our compensation plan. We have a hybrid approach we are paid a percentage from the team we lead, coach and mentor. We also earn a great commission from the product sales me make directly... Not to mention the bonuses that are open to us!
- Our People - We have an amazingly encouraging community. From our successline, upline, and sidelines to our amazing corporate team. We simply attract the best people!
- Our Culture - Wow, I can say with all honesty that the Arbonne Culture is one of a kind. We often get called a 'Cult' and you know what... it's the best Cult in the world! Where else do you find the most loving, caring, genuine and kindest souls?
We really do have a spectacular gift! Now go out and share it! Who are you to keep all this wonderfulness to yourself?
We are Pure, Safe and Beneficial GUINNESS WORLD RECORD BREAKERS! And how fitting that the record we broke was for kissing? The most kisses within 30 seconds!
And seriously, who wouldn't want to be part of this? As someone commented on this video on Facebook "There ain't no party like an Arbonne party!"
Some final notes I have
- You can be, have and do it all. Have a dream and commit to it! No matter what
- Be consistent, be humble, be kind. live and work from a place of love, gratitude and abundance
- Follow your gut instinct. It's not what you are looking at, but what you see!
- Do more to support others and work with urgency
- Set goals, set HUGE goals!
- Be a committed student
- Dream BIG - Dreams are reality in waiting!
Before I end this blog I need to thank some people for giving me this incredible opportunity. Thank you to my amazing Sister Karen for saying yes! If it wasn't for you sending me the Herbal Nappy Cream and showing me how amazing the products were I would not be where I am today. Thank you Rachel for introducing my sister and not letting my then, clouded judgement, stand in the way! Thank you Tamlyn and Andrew for your commitment, love, support and encouragement. You are both truly amazing leaders and if it wasn't for your continued encouragement I am not sure I'd still be here today! Now I am lifer (You ain't getting rid of me now!)
I also wanted to thank Caroline and Bill for saying yes! I was so emotional when Caroline spoke and I wanted to find them both and thank them personally but in the chaos I couldn't find them. I hope this message gets to them in some way. I was looking for a way of earning money, when my kidneys fail. I was searching and searching not knowing what I was looking for... then just at the right time Arbonne found it's way to me. It gave me hope, motivation, and something to aim for. It gave me back my passion and zest for life. It has given me so much more than a 'typical' business or job ever could and for that I am truly grateful that Caroline stayed at the dodgy hotel, that she stuck to her goals and made all of this possible!
And last, but no means least! Thank you to Petter for you vision! I hope you are looking down and feel an enormous sense of pride that because you believed in your vision and the had the courage to make it happen that you have in turn made it possible for so many people to believe in their own vision and have the courage to go for them!
Monday 24 August 2015
Inspiration, Motivation and Dedication!
I was thinking today about all the things and people that inspire and motivate me. I was thinking about a few different things and people and actually felt quite emotional! Since joining Arbonne, I have had a few, what I used to call False Starts. But after reading Feel The Fear & Do It Anyway, I know that I am learning so many new lessons. I am growing myself as a person, obtaining 'life tools' along the way. One thing I know for sure is, the only way I can fail is if I give up... that is NOT an option!
I find inspiration through so many different people. One person in particular my friend Samantha! She is the friend who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 2 days after my Sister's funeral! Because my sister used to always say she was butterfly I made a special plaque, it was going to be for me, but knowing how my sister wanted to help people, I gave it to my friend. I told her my sister would watch over her, she was so thankful and hung it on the fireplace. The day I gave it her, Sam found a single white feather on the chair I was sitting on, also she had a resident butterfly outside her house.
Sam had read The Secret, she knew she had a special guardian angel and she knew she would be okay! Sam has been amazing, so strong, positive and determined. Whenever she had a wobble, she would randomly find a single white feather and know she was being looked after. She has been an incredible inspiration to me. The beginning of August was her last Chemo, she left home and noticed the butterfly was no longer outside her house, but didn't think much of it. When she got home the plaque she had hung, that hadn't moved since March, was on the floor! Sam saw this as a sign that my sister had moved on, She felt a great deal of strength at that moment!
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| Amazing Sam doing the Race For Life whilst going through treatment! |
Whenever I think 'I can't this, I am not good enough' I always think of Sam, and realise, Yes, yes I can... and I will! During Sam's treatment, she did have wobbles and get upset, but never once did she feel like giving up. Never once did she say this is too hard, despite having some horrendous days, her attitude was Bring It On! She is an incredible soul and I am truly blessed to know her and be part of her life. On an even more positive note... She didn't lose her eye lashes or eyebrows and absolutely believes it's thanks to the It's A Long Story Mascara and the Lash Enhancer (which she also used on her eyebrows!) Her Chemo nurse was shocked and impressed!
As well as Sam, being a great source of inspiration, I also have some songs that I love to listen to. These really get to me and give me goosebumps... especially this one...
I have my vision video that I watch everyday as well, My vision video is more about the non-material things that I want. I also have my vision board and motivation board in my hallway. My vision board, I add to it regularly... the latest edition is a picture of my dream shoes, a pair of Christian Louboutin - Daffodile Strass £3,795.00! My motivation board is a half white board, half cork board. On the white board I have my goals and my daily routine! On the cork board I have printed loads of inspirational quotes and pinned them up. No matter what day it is, how I am feeling I always find an appropriate quote on the board that keeps me going!
I know I have had so many ups and down, so many 'right this is it' moments but I don't see any of it as failure. Each time I start again, I start better than I did before, I take forward new skills I am such a different person to who I was a year ago. I know I still have much learning and growing to do.
One thing to get me really going, especially after AAC is a game that Mark has made up. It's his Investment Game. The rules are... He will 'invest' £50.00 in to my Arbonne business in September for me to buy somethings I need. During September I have to hit a target of earning £100 minimum, out of that £100 I have to repay Mark £75 back - £50 plus £25 interest which will go in to savings. The other £25 is for me to treat myself and it has to be a treat, something I wouldn't usually buy. Anything over the £100 will go towards savings/date night/family trips etc. If I don't quite make £100 then the shortfall has to come from my money. If I don't make enough to repay Mark, then I forfeit an investment the next month. As my money goes up so will the investment, but the interest will go down! It's all in the name of fun and I have to admit, I am quite excited about it!
So, let's get this going... I have booked 2 parties for September and I am looking to get at least another 1 more... I am well on my way... so, what shall I spend my £25 on?
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Learning How To Be Consistent!
This is actually a really difficult blog for me to write, as it requires me being brutally honest with not only you guys, but even harder... myself!
Since doing my personal development I have learned so much, and I absolutely believe that it's a vital key to the success of this business... when done consistently. Out of everything I have learned, one thing that is now glaringly obvious, and the reason I am still a consultant is my consistent Inconsistency!
I know what I need to know to promote to the next level and, I know what I need to do. So why have I not promoted yet? Because I get going, build up momentum then, for some reason or another, I stop! I have some great excuses too... I went away for a week, the kids are on their school holidays, I am ill... all 'genuine' excuses, but still, excuses nonetheless!
During July I was picking up momentum, I was reading, talking to people, messaging people, having one on ones and follow ups. Everything was picking up pace, so much so that I was actually struggling to fit meetings in and had to limit my time with each person drastically just to fit it all in!
Then, I went on a week break! I had great intentions of continuing on with my reading each morning, and messaging people, but about an hour in to our journey I realised I left my book at home and it all went to pot! I didn't read, listen to audios or even talk to people! I had some amazing opportunities to speak to new people, but I didn't!
Then when I got home, it was the school holidays and I was feeling incredibly ill! As most of you know I am a childminder and my kidneys are not great so I told my parents (clients) I felt awful, but didn't want to let anyone down so explained I would still work, but it would be a 'chilled' week (as in not loads of activities). Even though I was back home, I still didn't pick up my book!
I had lost all motivation completely! Until I decided to just sort myself out! I knew I wouldn't just be able to pick up from where I left off. I knew I had to start it all again! So I started by just reading 40 minutes a day. Ironically enough it was The Compound Effect and I soon found myself reading about when you are not consistent, it is harder to keep going, and harder still to start again!
It was likened to a park Roundabout. At a complete standstill, it takes effort to actually get moving, you start with one step, and very slowly push through to the next step, and then the next and so on, until you gradually build up a bit of speed! Once you have picked up speed as long as you keep your foot going, you will keep the momentum going and it's much easier! However, if you stop and allow it to come to a standstill, then you have all the hard work of getting it going again!
Here is my issue... I keep getting off the roundabout! So, now I know this I need to get some serious discipline to stop this from happening! Being aware of oneself and understanding how to move forward is important. This has been a hard lesson for me to learn but now I know what I need to work on.
The reason I have not promoted to a District Manager, is because I am NOT a District Manager yet. I am not being consistent and disciplined. I am leading by example and not a very good one at that... leading by 'get going, do a bit, build momentum... then stop' I need to become the best consultant in my team, not when people can see it, but more importantly when people cannot! I need to 'Get going, do a bit, build momentum, keep going'
It is going to be difficult and will require me to actually become more conscious of my actions, to be really honest with myself and keep myself on course!
I am starting my morning routine again, getting back in to some great success habits and now I am more aware of the fact I need to be more disciplined with my consistency. I am looking forward to AAC UK, I am literally like a kid at Christmas! Can't wait to share my experience of it and to meet some amazing, inspirational people!
So, for now I will love you and leave you, but before I go, just wanted to say... Hi my name is Emma and I am an Executive National Vice President!!! :) :)
Since doing my personal development I have learned so much, and I absolutely believe that it's a vital key to the success of this business... when done consistently. Out of everything I have learned, one thing that is now glaringly obvious, and the reason I am still a consultant is my consistent Inconsistency!
During July I was picking up momentum, I was reading, talking to people, messaging people, having one on ones and follow ups. Everything was picking up pace, so much so that I was actually struggling to fit meetings in and had to limit my time with each person drastically just to fit it all in!
Then, I went on a week break! I had great intentions of continuing on with my reading each morning, and messaging people, but about an hour in to our journey I realised I left my book at home and it all went to pot! I didn't read, listen to audios or even talk to people! I had some amazing opportunities to speak to new people, but I didn't!
Then when I got home, it was the school holidays and I was feeling incredibly ill! As most of you know I am a childminder and my kidneys are not great so I told my parents (clients) I felt awful, but didn't want to let anyone down so explained I would still work, but it would be a 'chilled' week (as in not loads of activities). Even though I was back home, I still didn't pick up my book!
I had lost all motivation completely! Until I decided to just sort myself out! I knew I wouldn't just be able to pick up from where I left off. I knew I had to start it all again! So I started by just reading 40 minutes a day. Ironically enough it was The Compound Effect and I soon found myself reading about when you are not consistent, it is harder to keep going, and harder still to start again!
It was likened to a park Roundabout. At a complete standstill, it takes effort to actually get moving, you start with one step, and very slowly push through to the next step, and then the next and so on, until you gradually build up a bit of speed! Once you have picked up speed as long as you keep your foot going, you will keep the momentum going and it's much easier! However, if you stop and allow it to come to a standstill, then you have all the hard work of getting it going again!
Here is my issue... I keep getting off the roundabout! So, now I know this I need to get some serious discipline to stop this from happening! Being aware of oneself and understanding how to move forward is important. This has been a hard lesson for me to learn but now I know what I need to work on.
The reason I have not promoted to a District Manager, is because I am NOT a District Manager yet. I am not being consistent and disciplined. I am leading by example and not a very good one at that... leading by 'get going, do a bit, build momentum... then stop' I need to become the best consultant in my team, not when people can see it, but more importantly when people cannot! I need to 'Get going, do a bit, build momentum, keep going'
It is going to be difficult and will require me to actually become more conscious of my actions, to be really honest with myself and keep myself on course!
I am starting my morning routine again, getting back in to some great success habits and now I am more aware of the fact I need to be more disciplined with my consistency. I am looking forward to AAC UK, I am literally like a kid at Christmas! Can't wait to share my experience of it and to meet some amazing, inspirational people!
So, for now I will love you and leave you, but before I go, just wanted to say... Hi my name is Emma and I am an Executive National Vice President!!! :) :)
Tuesday 7 July 2015
What's Happening In July?
Amazing things are really starting to happen! I have kept up with my reading and Audios. Currently reading The Secret right now and all I can say is You have to read it! I am still doing my 2 messages a day, although I have changed it a little bit, I am not sharing the opportunity video as I was finding people were just getting confused. So now I am either sending the presentation or inviting them for coffee or a Zoom. I have had an amazing response! This week alone, I have already had 2 one to ones and got another 4 booked in! As well as follow ups and a product event.
I am also doing the Scott Campbell Bootcamp - and it's amazing! I have now realised I love Cold Market Prospecting (CMP) or as I like to say, making new friends! Using such an amazingly simple system and aiming to speak to 10 people a week! It has been brilliant and I have managed to arrange to meet people that I have never met before!
My mindset has changed massively, before it was all about me! I was looking at it from my point of view, what did I need, instead of looking at what do other people need? I am now literally sharing this business with everyone who is open to hearing about. There is no pressure, no desperation. I actually genuinely want to help people who are willing to help themselves!
From reading The Secret I now have a few new things I do everyday. I have some new affirmations and statements that I say every day. Some I have taken from the book, others are just mine. I also take time to be grateful for my day, for everyone and everything in it!
"I am grateful for everything I have in life. I have all good things in my life and more good things come to me everyday!" "I am thankful for my wonderful, reliable and dedicated Arbonne team who are all amazing!" these are just a couple of things I say. I have this as notes on my phone right on the display so I see it everyday!
I also have my vision board in my hallway with my 'motivation' board right next to it! I have added some things to my vision since this photo such as a Cancer research necklace and my race for life flower and medal as to me it represents my sister, giving and caring!
All I am doing is reading, audios (personal development is definitely a key ingredient) I do my affirmations and gratitude (knowing exactly where you are going, being grateful for what you have and what you are going to receive) then ACTIVITY! A little bit every day! 2 messages, everyday and I aim to speak to 10 new people a week! That's 24 people a week, now if I don't quite get that, then that's fine, at least I have aimed for it. If you have nothing to aim for then you are literally just floating about in a vast ocean, waiting for something to pass your way!
I have a goal to have at least 2x one to ones a week and 2x product events a month. I also aim for 4 new PCs (150pqv) and also 1x IC (1000pqv) I will absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt be an ENVP - because I know it will mean that I have helped so many people to change their lives! I am so excited right now good things are happening, and I am now attracting positive, reliable, determined, coachable and passionate leaders to my team!
I am also booked to go to AAC UK as well and a seriously cannot wait! Everything is booked, AAC, hotel, babysitter... All I need now is the dress! I really hope to see you all there! Happy Sharing everyone!
I am also doing the Scott Campbell Bootcamp - and it's amazing! I have now realised I love Cold Market Prospecting (CMP) or as I like to say, making new friends! Using such an amazingly simple system and aiming to speak to 10 people a week! It has been brilliant and I have managed to arrange to meet people that I have never met before!
My mindset has changed massively, before it was all about me! I was looking at it from my point of view, what did I need, instead of looking at what do other people need? I am now literally sharing this business with everyone who is open to hearing about. There is no pressure, no desperation. I actually genuinely want to help people who are willing to help themselves!
From reading The Secret I now have a few new things I do everyday. I have some new affirmations and statements that I say every day. Some I have taken from the book, others are just mine. I also take time to be grateful for my day, for everyone and everything in it!
"I am grateful for everything I have in life. I have all good things in my life and more good things come to me everyday!" "I am thankful for my wonderful, reliable and dedicated Arbonne team who are all amazing!" these are just a couple of things I say. I have this as notes on my phone right on the display so I see it everyday!
I also have my vision board in my hallway with my 'motivation' board right next to it! I have added some things to my vision since this photo such as a Cancer research necklace and my race for life flower and medal as to me it represents my sister, giving and caring!
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| My vision board - Family time, my new number plates, new house, amazing team etc |
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| This is the hallway corner - my bookshelf at the top which is always growing |
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| My motivation board - When I have a wobble I read this to get me back on track again |
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| Watch out for the Reed Nation in 2017! |
All I am doing is reading, audios (personal development is definitely a key ingredient) I do my affirmations and gratitude (knowing exactly where you are going, being grateful for what you have and what you are going to receive) then ACTIVITY! A little bit every day! 2 messages, everyday and I aim to speak to 10 new people a week! That's 24 people a week, now if I don't quite get that, then that's fine, at least I have aimed for it. If you have nothing to aim for then you are literally just floating about in a vast ocean, waiting for something to pass your way!
I have a goal to have at least 2x one to ones a week and 2x product events a month. I also aim for 4 new PCs (150pqv) and also 1x IC (1000pqv) I will absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt be an ENVP - because I know it will mean that I have helped so many people to change their lives! I am so excited right now good things are happening, and I am now attracting positive, reliable, determined, coachable and passionate leaders to my team!
I am also booked to go to AAC UK as well and a seriously cannot wait! Everything is booked, AAC, hotel, babysitter... All I need now is the dress! I really hope to see you all there! Happy Sharing everyone!
Thursday 25 June 2015
Book Review - The Chimp Paradox
Before I start the book review let me introduce you to my Chimp, Benny. He is a naughty little so and so who loves cake and chocolate and always tries to convince me to eat lots of the stuff!! He also has low self-esteem and worries about what people think of him a lot of the time. But I am working with him on that!
Now, for those of you who have not read the book, no I haven't gone an bought a pet Chimp and no I haven't lost the plot either! I have, however, come to realise that I am in a much better position to deal with my cravings, urges, insecurities and fears in a more effective manner... By talking to myself... well, my Chimp, Benny.
You see, I love a good analogy, if you have read most my blogs you will see I tend to have a few thrown in some of them. Analogies are how I make sense of the world, when I am trying to understand something and I am struggling or confused by it, I try to think of an analogy that does make sense to me.
In the book The Chimp Paradox, Professor Steve Peters explains how your brain works and uses the analogy of Chimps, Humans, Computers, Gremlins, Goblins, Auto-Pilots and an inner universe with different planets and moons! Sounds complicated? But honestly, as you read it, it all makes sense. The book eases you in gently.
One of the first things you do is to name your Chimp, as I said, mine is called Benny. My husband's is called Tommy. What's funny about this is 'Tom' is actually the name of Mark's Granddad who sadly passed away last year, and Benny, is the name of his Granddad's brother! It's wasn't until we 'introduced our Chimps' that we clicked! How bizarre, but in a good, funny and sort of reassuring way.
The reason you name your Chimp is so you can create a kind of 'detachment' if you like from it. Your Chimp is the highly emotional side of you, and the human is a calm rational side of you. You when you argue with yourself, well that is you, arguing with your Chimp! By having a Chimp you can talk to it, as opposed to yourself!
An example of this was when I was going to Ruth's house to do some training with her before her launch. I was so nervous as it was at her parents house, and I had never met them before! I was worried... Sorry, Benny was worried that her parents wouldn't like him, but because I had started to read the book, I was able to talk to Benny and reason with him. I kid you not, in the car on the way here, this was our conversation!
Benny "Oh my god, what if Ruth's parents think I have conned her, what if they think I am scammer out to get her money, they won't understand I am genuine!"
Me "Benny, it's okay to be nervous, but you know in your heart that you are none of those things, you know in your heart that you are a kind, caring person who just likes to help people"
Benny "But what if they are horrible to me? How am I going to react? What if they hate me? What if I say the wrong thing?
Me "Benny, at the end of the day, you are a nice person, you have an amazing business, and you are genuine. Ruth's parents could be rude and not understand, but I will explain it all and it will be fine. I know you are worried, but let me handle this"
By the time I got to the door I was full of confidence. I went in, met Ruth's parents and they were so lovely! They are so incredibly supportive of Ruth which is amazing - Had I not talked Benny down I would have gone in as a bag of nerves! Ruth's parents of course would have still been lovely, but I would have wasted time and energy fearing something that was just in my head!
I definitely recommend this book to anyone! It really opens up your eyes and makes it so clear, You can tell when someone's Chimp is talking and when their human is talking and it puts you in such a great place to deal with situations. Now when Mark and I talk, if he has had a bad day or experience at work, I can talk to him and his Chimp "Right, Tommy, now it is time for you to exercise, get it off your chest and tell me how you're feeling, but when you're done I would like to speak to Mark!"
There is so much to this book and with each chapter you learn some thing new. You get to learn a new skill or technique for all areas of your life! Both Benny and I loved it. He likes it because I understand him better and I love it because I can MANAGE him better!
Now, for those of you who have not read the book, no I haven't gone an bought a pet Chimp and no I haven't lost the plot either! I have, however, come to realise that I am in a much better position to deal with my cravings, urges, insecurities and fears in a more effective manner... By talking to myself... well, my Chimp, Benny.
You see, I love a good analogy, if you have read most my blogs you will see I tend to have a few thrown in some of them. Analogies are how I make sense of the world, when I am trying to understand something and I am struggling or confused by it, I try to think of an analogy that does make sense to me.
In the book The Chimp Paradox, Professor Steve Peters explains how your brain works and uses the analogy of Chimps, Humans, Computers, Gremlins, Goblins, Auto-Pilots and an inner universe with different planets and moons! Sounds complicated? But honestly, as you read it, it all makes sense. The book eases you in gently.
One of the first things you do is to name your Chimp, as I said, mine is called Benny. My husband's is called Tommy. What's funny about this is 'Tom' is actually the name of Mark's Granddad who sadly passed away last year, and Benny, is the name of his Granddad's brother! It's wasn't until we 'introduced our Chimps' that we clicked! How bizarre, but in a good, funny and sort of reassuring way.
The reason you name your Chimp is so you can create a kind of 'detachment' if you like from it. Your Chimp is the highly emotional side of you, and the human is a calm rational side of you. You when you argue with yourself, well that is you, arguing with your Chimp! By having a Chimp you can talk to it, as opposed to yourself!
An example of this was when I was going to Ruth's house to do some training with her before her launch. I was so nervous as it was at her parents house, and I had never met them before! I was worried... Sorry, Benny was worried that her parents wouldn't like him, but because I had started to read the book, I was able to talk to Benny and reason with him. I kid you not, in the car on the way here, this was our conversation!
Benny "Oh my god, what if Ruth's parents think I have conned her, what if they think I am scammer out to get her money, they won't understand I am genuine!"
Me "Benny, it's okay to be nervous, but you know in your heart that you are none of those things, you know in your heart that you are a kind, caring person who just likes to help people"
Benny "But what if they are horrible to me? How am I going to react? What if they hate me? What if I say the wrong thing?
Me "Benny, at the end of the day, you are a nice person, you have an amazing business, and you are genuine. Ruth's parents could be rude and not understand, but I will explain it all and it will be fine. I know you are worried, but let me handle this"
By the time I got to the door I was full of confidence. I went in, met Ruth's parents and they were so lovely! They are so incredibly supportive of Ruth which is amazing - Had I not talked Benny down I would have gone in as a bag of nerves! Ruth's parents of course would have still been lovely, but I would have wasted time and energy fearing something that was just in my head!
I definitely recommend this book to anyone! It really opens up your eyes and makes it so clear, You can tell when someone's Chimp is talking and when their human is talking and it puts you in such a great place to deal with situations. Now when Mark and I talk, if he has had a bad day or experience at work, I can talk to him and his Chimp "Right, Tommy, now it is time for you to exercise, get it off your chest and tell me how you're feeling, but when you're done I would like to speak to Mark!"
There is so much to this book and with each chapter you learn some thing new. You get to learn a new skill or technique for all areas of your life! Both Benny and I loved it. He likes it because I understand him better and I love it because I can MANAGE him better!
Monday 22 June 2015
Destination Set ENVP!
The engine is on, I am in gear, my foot is on the accelerator and the GPS is set! Destination ENVP!
Anyone who has read my blogs will know the journey I have gone through to get to this point, I have tried so hard but my failing has been with my inconsistency. Reading 5 days out of 7, listening to 4 audios in a day and nothing for 3 days, speaking to people but not being consistent in my follows up.
I have always had a rock solid belief in this business and the Arbonne family, that has never waivered or faltered! However, my belief in myself has! Do I have what it takes? Can I really lead a team of people to achieve their own success? Am I strong enough? Am I good enough?
I have been so incredibly fortunate to have the support and guidance of Tamlyn and Andrew Samuel and by listening and more importantly doing everything they have told me, I know that actually I do have what it takes! Everyone has what it takes. It's never a question of 'do I have what it takes?' but more, 'Am I willing to DO what it takes?'
I feel so confident about how am I getting to my destination because I have it set in my GPS - Simple, daily disciplines that I know I have to do every single day without fail! I am absolutely reading a minimum of 10 pages a day and listening to an audio every single day. Every night I go to my Sound Cloud app, select my audio for the morning, my alarm is set for 5.20am. I turn my alarm off and press play! I listen to the audio, then with so much excitement and motivation I get up, get a Fizz stick and read my 10 pages (minimum) After that I send 2 messages to 2 new people!
These 2 messages have totally been a game changer for me! I will be honest, at first I struggled - I was messaging people and trying to start up a natural conversation and then seeing where I could fit Arbonne in. After a quick Zoom with Tamlyn and Andrew (whilst actually doing my makeup getting ready for the school run! Multi-tasking) I was given a new structure to message people - no beating about the bush, no BS - Just to the point!
This method has been brilliant, I am messaging people that I would not have known how to before. I was told to use the 4 four quadrants of communication Fact. Belief. Feelings. Ask. So message someone and start of with a Fact "Hi 'Jane' hope you're well. As you know I recently started a new business to give me an additional income" or "Hi 'Rob' I know I have spoken to you before about my new business venture" whatever the FACT is... Then go on to your belief, "I really believe that given your existing business as a beauty therapist this could be perfect for you" or "I believe that this could be something you would be interested in, or at least know someone who might be" after that go on to the feelings, "I would love for you to hear more about it" or "I am so excited, and can't wait for to hear more about it" then ASK! I like to use the Eric Worre "If I/Would you?"
At this point I will just quickly explain - before I was trying to invite people out for coffee so I could do a proper 121 with them, but again Tamlyn and Andrew advised me to work smart, not hard and instead of trying to get everyone out for a coffee and potentially wasting so much time, why not send them the link to the Arbonne Opportunity video instead, then if they are interested you know you are not wasting your time at all!
So, back to the messages - I usually say something along the lines of " If I was to send you a short 6 minute video, would you be open to watching it and having a chat with me afterwards?"
Send a message to TWO new people, EVERY... SINGLE... DAY! That is 14 a week, 60 a month - Now, of course some people will totally blank your message - but most people will be intrigued, these are the responses I have had so far... "Oh yes, sure, I am intrigued!" "Of course, send it over I will take a look" and "Send me the link and I will certainly give it a watch" So far I have messaged over 20 people out of that 20 only 4 people didn't reply at all! That means 16 people agreed to watch. And again some people won't reply to messages after watching and some will say 'Thanks but no thanks' That is TOTALLY fine! But if you do this every single day, that's 60 people a month! If out of that 60 only 10 want to hear more and you sign up only ONE new consultant - that's amazing - that's one new consultant you might not have had! All because you sent just TWO messages a day!
Now this is how I am going to ENVP! I am doing this as a MINIMUM! And I am going to teach my team to do the same, then teach them how to teach their teams. It is so unbelievably simple. Out of messaging two people day you open the door to more new business builders, PC's clients and hosts!
This business really is a gift, it is your job to share it with as many people as possible and help them see what it is that we really do! We do not just flog a bit of lippy. We are leaders, dreamers, believers, supporters, coaches, confidants and close friends! We are an incredible Arbonne family!
Anyone who has read my blogs will know the journey I have gone through to get to this point, I have tried so hard but my failing has been with my inconsistency. Reading 5 days out of 7, listening to 4 audios in a day and nothing for 3 days, speaking to people but not being consistent in my follows up.
I have always had a rock solid belief in this business and the Arbonne family, that has never waivered or faltered! However, my belief in myself has! Do I have what it takes? Can I really lead a team of people to achieve their own success? Am I strong enough? Am I good enough?
I have been so incredibly fortunate to have the support and guidance of Tamlyn and Andrew Samuel and by listening and more importantly doing everything they have told me, I know that actually I do have what it takes! Everyone has what it takes. It's never a question of 'do I have what it takes?' but more, 'Am I willing to DO what it takes?'
I feel so confident about how am I getting to my destination because I have it set in my GPS - Simple, daily disciplines that I know I have to do every single day without fail! I am absolutely reading a minimum of 10 pages a day and listening to an audio every single day. Every night I go to my Sound Cloud app, select my audio for the morning, my alarm is set for 5.20am. I turn my alarm off and press play! I listen to the audio, then with so much excitement and motivation I get up, get a Fizz stick and read my 10 pages (minimum) After that I send 2 messages to 2 new people!
These 2 messages have totally been a game changer for me! I will be honest, at first I struggled - I was messaging people and trying to start up a natural conversation and then seeing where I could fit Arbonne in. After a quick Zoom with Tamlyn and Andrew (whilst actually doing my makeup getting ready for the school run! Multi-tasking) I was given a new structure to message people - no beating about the bush, no BS - Just to the point!
This method has been brilliant, I am messaging people that I would not have known how to before. I was told to use the 4 four quadrants of communication Fact. Belief. Feelings. Ask. So message someone and start of with a Fact "Hi 'Jane' hope you're well. As you know I recently started a new business to give me an additional income" or "Hi 'Rob' I know I have spoken to you before about my new business venture" whatever the FACT is... Then go on to your belief, "I really believe that given your existing business as a beauty therapist this could be perfect for you" or "I believe that this could be something you would be interested in, or at least know someone who might be" after that go on to the feelings, "I would love for you to hear more about it" or "I am so excited, and can't wait for to hear more about it" then ASK! I like to use the Eric Worre "If I/Would you?"
At this point I will just quickly explain - before I was trying to invite people out for coffee so I could do a proper 121 with them, but again Tamlyn and Andrew advised me to work smart, not hard and instead of trying to get everyone out for a coffee and potentially wasting so much time, why not send them the link to the Arbonne Opportunity video instead, then if they are interested you know you are not wasting your time at all!
So, back to the messages - I usually say something along the lines of " If I was to send you a short 6 minute video, would you be open to watching it and having a chat with me afterwards?"
Send a message to TWO new people, EVERY... SINGLE... DAY! That is 14 a week, 60 a month - Now, of course some people will totally blank your message - but most people will be intrigued, these are the responses I have had so far... "Oh yes, sure, I am intrigued!" "Of course, send it over I will take a look" and "Send me the link and I will certainly give it a watch" So far I have messaged over 20 people out of that 20 only 4 people didn't reply at all! That means 16 people agreed to watch. And again some people won't reply to messages after watching and some will say 'Thanks but no thanks' That is TOTALLY fine! But if you do this every single day, that's 60 people a month! If out of that 60 only 10 want to hear more and you sign up only ONE new consultant - that's amazing - that's one new consultant you might not have had! All because you sent just TWO messages a day!
Now this is how I am going to ENVP! I am doing this as a MINIMUM! And I am going to teach my team to do the same, then teach them how to teach their teams. It is so unbelievably simple. Out of messaging two people day you open the door to more new business builders, PC's clients and hosts!
This business really is a gift, it is your job to share it with as many people as possible and help them see what it is that we really do! We do not just flog a bit of lippy. We are leaders, dreamers, believers, supporters, coaches, confidants and close friends! We are an incredible Arbonne family!
Friday 12 June 2015
The One Year Review
Tomorrow marks my 1 year Arbonne anniversary, so I decided to do a review of the past year. Look at where I was then and where I am now. Most people would look and think, well back then she was a consultant and a year one, she is still just a consultant! But I can tell you I am so much more than that!
Back then I was a consultant who was nervous, unsure about the future, not overly confident in myself and who I was. I was floundering about in a vast ocean with no direction whatsoever. Now I have a laser sharp focus, I know exactly where I am going and over the past year I have been collecting the tools I need to make that journey! I am so much more confident in myself. I know what my future is, I know where I will be, who I will be and what I will have!
I have not been 'failing' this past year, I have been learning new skills, growing as a person. Learning to take so called 'failures' and turn them around to my advantage. Everything, good or bad is a learning experience.
Arbonne has given me so much more than just a business. It really has helped me in so many other areas of my life. As some of you know I started this business because I was looking for an additional income to cover my loss of earning as my kidneys are slowly failing and I will eventually need a transplant. Back then I had no idea when that time would be could be in a few years, could be in 10-15 years!
Since September, my kidney function has had a very steady decrease, over the last 10 months, I have had a 7% drop. I've gone from 31% function in September to 24% at my latest appointment on Monday. When I asked about a rough time frame I as given 2-3 years! Now this is an estimate and there is a small chance my kidneys could stabilise and I can have longer, but based on the evidence, that's unlikely to happen.
I am absolutely going to be an RVP by the time my kidneys fail! That is not a promise, it is a stone cold FACT! I don't know what's going to happen with me, if I can have a living donor and avoid dialysis, or whether I am going to end up on the waiting list for a few years and have to have dialysis. What I do know is, that when it does happen, I will not be stressing over having to work (trade my time for money), I won't be worried about being able to afford the bills.
Here is one of my vision boards, I have this on my desktop and see it every day. I read it everyday!
At this moment in in time I am messaging 2 new people a day using the Fact, Believe, Feel, Ask system. I am making sure I read daily and listen to an audio daily. I am aiming for 2,500 QV per month and making sure I teach these to my team to do the same. I am aiming to do 2 parties a month, sign up 4 new PCs a month (min 150 PQV) and 1 new IC (min 1,000 PQV)a month. Now, I know full well that I may not get this every single month without fail, but I also know if I don't aim for it, then I DEFINITELY won't get it! I have a goal and a plan.
I have also decided that I am going to commit to doing a book review blog EVERY month. To keep me on track with my 10 pages a day (sometimes at the weekend I 'forget') *Naughty Naughty* So on the 1st July I will be reviewing Prof. Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox, I am on page 237 of 346. That is 109 pages in 18 days. It would be lovely to hear your reviews of this book, any recommendations of books you have read or any suggestions of books to read. Here is what I have read so far and what I want to read.
- Go Pro (Obvs)
- The Success Principles
- The 45 Second Presentation
- The Slight Edge
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad
- The Four Year Career
- Business of the 21 Century
On the 'must read' list
- Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway
- The Compound Effect
- How to Win Friends & Influence People
- Failing Forward
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful People
- No Excuses
- The Flip Flop CEO
- Beach Money
- The Secret
- Why We Want To Be Rich
Here is to the next 12 months!
Tuesday 2 June 2015
DM Quals and tonsilitis!
Eeek! I am so proud to say that my new business partner is now in District Manager Qualification! A huge well done to her, I am so excited about what this business can do for her and how far it will take her. Ruth has an amazing supporting network around her, not to mention the best Mum and Dad... EVER!
Ruth put in a small business order, the Cosmetics Success Pack, great choice being that she wants to run a makeup artistry business as well! So, anyone else who does this alongside a makeup business, if you have any advice, that would be amazing! We booked in 3 launch parties and got training underway. Ruth got her "Why" done and sent me to straight away, she has been so open, honest and coachable, not to mention driven and determined. Amazing qualities to have in this business!
I was a so a bit nervous doing her first launch as I had only ever really done two and that was way back in July. The first launch we did more of a business presentation, her parents were there, so I wanted them to really see and understand this business. It was a great success and everyone was supportive.
between the launches we did more training, the presentation, her 60 second story, talked about the importance of personal development, and a lot of reassurance that this business does have it's ups and downs and that it's all part of the journey!
Her 2nd launch, I was beginning to not feel too well, but it was a Friday evening, so I had a paracetamol and we set up a makeup workshop! Ruth did her 60 second story and was brilliant! I did the main bulk of the workshop, but had created a guide to follow with prompts and information about the products. Ruth spoke about the products she had tried and explained why she loved them, then she did a fabulous make over for one of her guests, and gave the other guests, helpful hints and tips to applying the perfect makeup! Including... "Backwards 3!" Love it!
The next afternoon was her 3rd launch, and I was dead on my feet! I was so ill, fever, sore throat, painful ear! I had paracetamol, honey and lemon, and an anaesthetic throat spray to keep me going. I took a huge step back for this one, and Ruth managed to take the reins, she followed the guide and did an AMAZING job. Although she did give one guest the RE9 Restorative Day Cream, instead of the Regenerating Toner and told her to spritz her face... Two pumps and cream went everywhere!! Everyone cracked up, it was a fantastically funny moment! Everyone commented on how well she did, even with the little blip. She talked about the products, helped her guests and took all the orders!
After everyone had left we sat down and I showed Ruth how to process the orders on the system, after inputting a few of the guest orders, the website decided it didn't want to play ball! By this point I was shivering so badly and burning up, I had to go home. I talked Ruth through what to do and what host rewards had been earned and advised her to keep trying to put it through and that I would help her with the host rewards.
Later that evening I got a text, she had processed everything, even the host rewards, by herself. But had one very minor issue! This was dealt with and she completed her guest orders and host rewards, and stormed in to DM Qual!
Now the real fun begins. We have another training this morning, a fabulous team Zoom call with the incredible Tamlyn and Andrew, then Thursday night, region training with the lovely Hayley Waghorne! Then next week her first 121 is booked in! I am determined to get Ruth to District as soon as possible, she has what it takes and she will go far!
Ruth put in a small business order, the Cosmetics Success Pack, great choice being that she wants to run a makeup artistry business as well! So, anyone else who does this alongside a makeup business, if you have any advice, that would be amazing! We booked in 3 launch parties and got training underway. Ruth got her "Why" done and sent me to straight away, she has been so open, honest and coachable, not to mention driven and determined. Amazing qualities to have in this business!
I was a so a bit nervous doing her first launch as I had only ever really done two and that was way back in July. The first launch we did more of a business presentation, her parents were there, so I wanted them to really see and understand this business. It was a great success and everyone was supportive.
between the launches we did more training, the presentation, her 60 second story, talked about the importance of personal development, and a lot of reassurance that this business does have it's ups and downs and that it's all part of the journey!
Her 2nd launch, I was beginning to not feel too well, but it was a Friday evening, so I had a paracetamol and we set up a makeup workshop! Ruth did her 60 second story and was brilliant! I did the main bulk of the workshop, but had created a guide to follow with prompts and information about the products. Ruth spoke about the products she had tried and explained why she loved them, then she did a fabulous make over for one of her guests, and gave the other guests, helpful hints and tips to applying the perfect makeup! Including... "Backwards 3!" Love it!
The next afternoon was her 3rd launch, and I was dead on my feet! I was so ill, fever, sore throat, painful ear! I had paracetamol, honey and lemon, and an anaesthetic throat spray to keep me going. I took a huge step back for this one, and Ruth managed to take the reins, she followed the guide and did an AMAZING job. Although she did give one guest the RE9 Restorative Day Cream, instead of the Regenerating Toner and told her to spritz her face... Two pumps and cream went everywhere!! Everyone cracked up, it was a fantastically funny moment! Everyone commented on how well she did, even with the little blip. She talked about the products, helped her guests and took all the orders!
After everyone had left we sat down and I showed Ruth how to process the orders on the system, after inputting a few of the guest orders, the website decided it didn't want to play ball! By this point I was shivering so badly and burning up, I had to go home. I talked Ruth through what to do and what host rewards had been earned and advised her to keep trying to put it through and that I would help her with the host rewards.
Later that evening I got a text, she had processed everything, even the host rewards, by herself. But had one very minor issue! This was dealt with and she completed her guest orders and host rewards, and stormed in to DM Qual!
Now the real fun begins. We have another training this morning, a fabulous team Zoom call with the incredible Tamlyn and Andrew, then Thursday night, region training with the lovely Hayley Waghorne! Then next week her first 121 is booked in! I am determined to get Ruth to District as soon as possible, she has what it takes and she will go far!
Tuesday 19 May 2015
There Is No Box!
I am a very creative person, I love doing all sorts of crafts and making things. I am in my element when surrounded by glue, wood, paint, ribbon and glitter. I am a little girl at heart who loves to make things pretty! I am always thinking of things to do that are different and inventive.
When I started this business my imagination went nuts! Seriously, I could see so many different ways to incorporate this business with other things. I was on to a winner! I was always trying to think outside the box. The problem with thinking this way is, you get so consumed with trying to think outside this so-called box, that you don't even realise... There is no box! Things just are what they are! However, as I said, I was 'thinking out the box'
This continued on way in to this year and until recently. I was getting amazing ideas and trying to do them and not getting much back from it. I was putting in a lot of unproductive work, lots of planning and organising with not a lot in return. Don't get me wrong, I did get some results, but when you look at the amount of work I did, the results were not reflective of how much I had put in.
I was most definitely over complicating things! When my sister passed away, as I have mentioned previously, I took a break. I didn't want to completely stop, but just take it easy. I literally read, listened to audios and chatted casually to people. Nothing complicated, nothing extravagant, nothing super 'creative' just chatting.
Over the past few weeks I have started seeing some great results. I am becoming more confident in speaking to people and I am understanding this business so much more. I heard this business was simple, don't reinvent the wheel, keep it simple, I heard all of that, but I guess I didn't actually comprehend just how simple it really was. Until I took a break and stripped everything back to the bare minimum. Now I can see, there is no box! This is what it is!
I will still do different things now and then, because that it just me. I do enjoy being creative, but now I know there is no box, I can continue to keep it simple, and just do little bits here and there, doing things I enjoy and just see what happens. I am still talking to my network, arranging one to ones and doing product events, I am still keeping it simple!
There are times when I am booking in one to ones and get worried that once I have booked these in, my network will have 'run out' but then I get a grip of myself. I remember, there is no box. My network of people are not in a box and once everyone is done that's it. There is no box! Out of 4 one to ones this week, 2 of them I didn't even know this time last year, in fact, one of them I only met a month or so ago! I have become really good at meeting and talking to people and exchanging numbers.
This business is not hard, there is no box to think outside of, there no physical barriers or obstacles. There is simply an incredible company with incredible products. Things can be challenging, but that's all it is, a challenge for you to figure out. But no BOX! I cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for me. I am so excited!
When I started this business my imagination went nuts! Seriously, I could see so many different ways to incorporate this business with other things. I was on to a winner! I was always trying to think outside the box. The problem with thinking this way is, you get so consumed with trying to think outside this so-called box, that you don't even realise... There is no box! Things just are what they are! However, as I said, I was 'thinking out the box'
This continued on way in to this year and until recently. I was getting amazing ideas and trying to do them and not getting much back from it. I was putting in a lot of unproductive work, lots of planning and organising with not a lot in return. Don't get me wrong, I did get some results, but when you look at the amount of work I did, the results were not reflective of how much I had put in.
I was most definitely over complicating things! When my sister passed away, as I have mentioned previously, I took a break. I didn't want to completely stop, but just take it easy. I literally read, listened to audios and chatted casually to people. Nothing complicated, nothing extravagant, nothing super 'creative' just chatting.
Over the past few weeks I have started seeing some great results. I am becoming more confident in speaking to people and I am understanding this business so much more. I heard this business was simple, don't reinvent the wheel, keep it simple, I heard all of that, but I guess I didn't actually comprehend just how simple it really was. Until I took a break and stripped everything back to the bare minimum. Now I can see, there is no box! This is what it is!
I will still do different things now and then, because that it just me. I do enjoy being creative, but now I know there is no box, I can continue to keep it simple, and just do little bits here and there, doing things I enjoy and just see what happens. I am still talking to my network, arranging one to ones and doing product events, I am still keeping it simple!
There are times when I am booking in one to ones and get worried that once I have booked these in, my network will have 'run out' but then I get a grip of myself. I remember, there is no box. My network of people are not in a box and once everyone is done that's it. There is no box! Out of 4 one to ones this week, 2 of them I didn't even know this time last year, in fact, one of them I only met a month or so ago! I have become really good at meeting and talking to people and exchanging numbers.
This business is not hard, there is no box to think outside of, there no physical barriers or obstacles. There is simply an incredible company with incredible products. Things can be challenging, but that's all it is, a challenge for you to figure out. But no BOX! I cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for me. I am so excited!
Sorry, tell a lie. There is ONE box!
Friday 15 May 2015
Don't Quit!
It is almost a year since I joined Arbonne and the past 11 months has certainly given me experiences from one end of the scale to the other. I have had some incredible high moments, light bulb moments and great fun, also had some very dark moments and days that I just wanted to quit! But I didn't quit!
I am still at the beginning of my journey and I know there are going to be so many more highs and light bulb moments and equally, just as important, the not so good times. But why are the not so good time equally as important as the great times? Because it's through the tough times you get to see what you are truly capable of!
When I joined Arbonne, I signed up two Independent Consultants in the first few weeks, which was good, and we were all off to the flying start, but I was most definitely was not a leader! I steamed ahead, then burned out! I take on full responsibility for not being the leader I needed to be.
Since then, I have gone on a journey and gained experiences which puts me in a much better position to be the leader, coach, mentor, friend, sponsor that I need to be. I still have so much to learn, and the beauty is, you never stop learning.
It gets said so many times, don't quit, keep going! But it is so bloody hard though! When you have had so many people be negative, say no, let you down, when personal circumstances feel too big to cope with, it is so much easier to just quit! I mean, come on, who the heck has the strength to keep getting back up again just to be knocked back down? Do you want to know the answer that? YOU! You have the strength! Each time you get knocked down you get up stronger.
Think of it this way. You have zero fitness level, and decide you are going to see what this gym lark is all about. You go for your induction, get shown how the equipment works for a couple of minutes on each machine. You leave there feeling great, you have joined something great, the system is so easy to follow, get on a machine, do your thing and get fit... How hard can it be?
You go back for your first proper session and you put in some serious work, you ache like hell, you sweated buckets, you feel amazing... You get on the scales and.... WHAT?!! I have lost NOTHING?! Are you freaking kidding me! You go back again, work even harder, ache more, sweat more... Still, nothing to show but the fact you can't sit on the loo without having to lower yourself down! Oh my lord... the pain!
You go a few more times, working hard, aching, sweating busting the gut that just won't shift! Eventually you see a teeny tiny result... You lost 1lb! Yep a whole bloody 1lb... all this work for a flipping lb! You are feeling fed up, drained physically and emotionally. You can't do this, no matter how hard you're working nothing is happening. At this point you have a decision to make....
Quit, that's it, I give up. Go back to the couch dunking the kids chocolate coins they got for Christmas in to lemon flavoured yoghurt... erm, yes, I have done this, was quite nice actually!
Or, pick yourself up, and carry on! Focusing on your goal, keeping hold of that feeling in the pit of your stomach, THIS WILL WORK! You keep going, keep seating, keep aching, keep working. Then someone comments on how well you look, then the next person and the next person. All of a sudden people are seeing the difference in you. All your work is now paying off, you are much fitter than you was, you are stronger, healthier, leaner. Everything you did had an effect. You might not have seen it at first, but it was doing something. And because you didn't quit, you are now seeing the results!
DON'T QUIT! The work you are doing now is having an effect, you might not see it right now, but it is. I am now starting to see results of my hard work, I could have quit easily, but that would have been the easy option. I owed it to myself not to quit, to not throw it all away.
I now have a lovely new consultant, and I am ready to be the leader for her that I need to be. I am still learning, and growing, but one thing is for sure. No matter how hard this gets, I am here to stay! I absolutely will be an ENVP, I will inspire people to dream, I will help them reach their dreams. This business is a gift, you owe it to yourself not to quit, you owe it to the people who you are yet to meet, you owe it to the people you are going to inspire.
DON'T QUIT!
I am still at the beginning of my journey and I know there are going to be so many more highs and light bulb moments and equally, just as important, the not so good times. But why are the not so good time equally as important as the great times? Because it's through the tough times you get to see what you are truly capable of!
When I joined Arbonne, I signed up two Independent Consultants in the first few weeks, which was good, and we were all off to the flying start, but I was most definitely was not a leader! I steamed ahead, then burned out! I take on full responsibility for not being the leader I needed to be.
Since then, I have gone on a journey and gained experiences which puts me in a much better position to be the leader, coach, mentor, friend, sponsor that I need to be. I still have so much to learn, and the beauty is, you never stop learning.
It gets said so many times, don't quit, keep going! But it is so bloody hard though! When you have had so many people be negative, say no, let you down, when personal circumstances feel too big to cope with, it is so much easier to just quit! I mean, come on, who the heck has the strength to keep getting back up again just to be knocked back down? Do you want to know the answer that? YOU! You have the strength! Each time you get knocked down you get up stronger.
Think of it this way. You have zero fitness level, and decide you are going to see what this gym lark is all about. You go for your induction, get shown how the equipment works for a couple of minutes on each machine. You leave there feeling great, you have joined something great, the system is so easy to follow, get on a machine, do your thing and get fit... How hard can it be?
You go back for your first proper session and you put in some serious work, you ache like hell, you sweated buckets, you feel amazing... You get on the scales and.... WHAT?!! I have lost NOTHING?! Are you freaking kidding me! You go back again, work even harder, ache more, sweat more... Still, nothing to show but the fact you can't sit on the loo without having to lower yourself down! Oh my lord... the pain!
You go a few more times, working hard, aching, sweating busting the gut that just won't shift! Eventually you see a teeny tiny result... You lost 1lb! Yep a whole bloody 1lb... all this work for a flipping lb! You are feeling fed up, drained physically and emotionally. You can't do this, no matter how hard you're working nothing is happening. At this point you have a decision to make....
Quit, that's it, I give up. Go back to the couch dunking the kids chocolate coins they got for Christmas in to lemon flavoured yoghurt... erm, yes, I have done this, was quite nice actually!
Or, pick yourself up, and carry on! Focusing on your goal, keeping hold of that feeling in the pit of your stomach, THIS WILL WORK! You keep going, keep seating, keep aching, keep working. Then someone comments on how well you look, then the next person and the next person. All of a sudden people are seeing the difference in you. All your work is now paying off, you are much fitter than you was, you are stronger, healthier, leaner. Everything you did had an effect. You might not have seen it at first, but it was doing something. And because you didn't quit, you are now seeing the results!
DON'T QUIT! The work you are doing now is having an effect, you might not see it right now, but it is. I am now starting to see results of my hard work, I could have quit easily, but that would have been the easy option. I owed it to myself not to quit, to not throw it all away.
I now have a lovely new consultant, and I am ready to be the leader for her that I need to be. I am still learning, and growing, but one thing is for sure. No matter how hard this gets, I am here to stay! I absolutely will be an ENVP, I will inspire people to dream, I will help them reach their dreams. This business is a gift, you owe it to yourself not to quit, you owe it to the people who you are yet to meet, you owe it to the people you are going to inspire.
DON'T QUIT!
Friday 8 May 2015
Finding Strength & Not Quitting!
It has been a difficult start to this year and it has challenged me mentally, physically and emotionally. Not only did my sister pass away in February, but two days after her funeral we found out that my friend (My Husband's cousin) had breast cancer! Are you freaking kidding me!!! She is only 27 and has a little one who is only 14 months old! Talk about kicking someone when they are down
I had made a butterfly heart for my sister, something for me to keep, but when I heard about my friend I knew I needed to give it to her. My sister always wanted to help people. I went to my friend's house for lunch and gave her the little heart. Stayed for a little while, then when I got home, I had message from her. As she was clearing up, she found a single white feather on the chair I was sitting on! This gave her so much comfort and said she knew she had a guardian angel, my sister!
The result of just talking to people is 1 new PC who did a 150+ QV order and 2 potential ICs (PC now wants to be a consultant) I have also been sharing results that I have had using the Evolution and had so much interest in that. A friend also asked me to host a party for them.
I then decided to throw a charity night at my house. All the commission that night would go to my Race for Life, in memory of my sister! It was an incredible night, lots of laughs and a few tears! But knowing that I was doing something good made me feel so much better. Since my charity night, and after a chat with my husband, we have decided do to one charity event each month, for a different charity. I love the fact I can do something I love, and help others at the same time. It really means a lot to me to be able to do this.
I am now not getting emotional about the outcome, but I am incredibly passionate about this company. More because of the amazing support I have had during the first few months of this year. You are all incredible women (and men) and I can't thank you all enough for the lovely encouraging and supporting messages I have had. This is truly an amazing unique company and I am so grateful to have this in my life. It is most definitely more than a business,, it's a family!
I will also, always have my sister in my mind, saying "What's the worst that can happen?"
I had made a butterfly heart for my sister, something for me to keep, but when I heard about my friend I knew I needed to give it to her. My sister always wanted to help people. I went to my friend's house for lunch and gave her the little heart. Stayed for a little while, then when I got home, I had message from her. As she was clearing up, she found a single white feather on the chair I was sitting on! This gave her so much comfort and said she knew she had a guardian angel, my sister!
After all this I tried to bury my head in Arbonne, but found I was getting emotionally involved with the outcome. I wasn't in the right head space so I took a bit of a break. I have carried on reading, listening to audios, and kept up to date on the source. I slowly found myself just chatting about Arbonne and recommending various things when having conversations. The result of just talking to people is 1 new PC who did a 150+ QV order and 2 potential ICs (PC now wants to be a consultant) I have also been sharing results that I have had using the Evolution and had so much interest in that. A friend also asked me to host a party for them.
I then decided to throw a charity night at my house. All the commission that night would go to my Race for Life, in memory of my sister! It was an incredible night, lots of laughs and a few tears! But knowing that I was doing something good made me feel so much better. Since my charity night, and after a chat with my husband, we have decided do to one charity event each month, for a different charity. I love the fact I can do something I love, and help others at the same time. It really means a lot to me to be able to do this.
I am now not getting emotional about the outcome, but I am incredibly passionate about this company. More because of the amazing support I have had during the first few months of this year. You are all incredible women (and men) and I can't thank you all enough for the lovely encouraging and supporting messages I have had. This is truly an amazing unique company and I am so grateful to have this in my life. It is most definitely more than a business,, it's a family!
I will also, always have my sister in my mind, saying "What's the worst that can happen?"
Monday 9 March 2015
Getting in to Action!
This past month has been an incredibly difficult one. I was in two minds whether or not to write this, but I said from the beginning that I would share everything, the good, the bad and the ugly! This has also propelled me in to action and given me more confidence!
Back in July we had the devastating news that one of my sisters was terminally ill with cancer. It all felt just so unfair, as my sister had been adopted when she was 10 weeks old and my Mum was only 17. I had always known about my sister and in 2005 I had the best phone call in the world! My sister had found us! I also found out I had a niece who was a little younger than me! It was amazing!
In 2012 my sister was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, she underwent treatment and was given the all clear! Unfortunately for it to return and this time, it was to claim her life! She had come in to our lives, only to be taken away again! Over Christmas she became ill and went in to hospital. In January she was still in hospital and it wasn't looking good. I had a phone call from my Niece on a Monday night, I cancelled all my work for the next day and travelled 2 hours to the hospital to spend the day with my sister!
Being self-employed I couldn't afford to take too much time off and had to go back to work! My sister deteriorated and I had planned to go up again on Monday 16th Feb. However, unfortunately she went in to the hospice the Friday before and rapidly went downhill! She became a beautiful angel at 8.10am on Tuesday 17th Feb! I cancelled all my work for the rest of the week and travelled the 4 hours to be with my Mum.
I knew where I needed and wanted to be, unfortunately I also knew where I had to be. They were not the same place! I had to really battle with myself, knowing I wanted to be with my Mum and family, but knew I had to be back at home working! It killed me so much. I never, ever want to be in that position again!
My sister was an incredible lady, full of positive energy and life. Always thinking of others before herself. When she got her diagnosis, she decided to jump out of a plane to raise money for the hospital. A truly inspirational woman! Her attitude was 'What's the worst that can happen?'
That is so true with everything though! What IS the worst that can happen? Since her passing and the awful battle I fought with myself, I made a decision. I decided that I will absolutely never be in that horrid situation again, having to choose work over being with family.
I thought, what's the worst that can happen, and I opened my mouth and spoke to people. I wasn't shy and timid, I wasn't scared they would say no, or not be interested. I opened my mouth and talked to them. I was completely honest with people and I also told them why I was doing this business.
Last week I shared the products and business with 10 people! I have friends booking parties, ordering products and I am even talking to the 'scary, dreaded cold market' I am getting in to action. I am not scared of asking questions anymore. What's the worst that can happen? I am not scared to a little bit more encouraging... What's the worst that can happen? I am not scared to be honest... What's the worst that can happen?
So, when you are standing there, talking to someone, or you are in a shop, restaurant, play centre, and you see someone and think, 'Oh I would love to speak to them' Please remember... 'what's the worst can happen?' Then, open your mouth and speak!
Just before I finish this blog something else I want to share. My sister had said that she always felt she as a butterfly, she had a strong connection to them. She told my niece and her best friend 'If you ever see a butterfly, that's me' also, her favourite colour was purple! So, can you imagine how it felt, when the doors opened after her service and the most amazing purple butterfly came fluttering in and flew all around the room!
Love you and miss you always my beautiful butterfly!
Back in July we had the devastating news that one of my sisters was terminally ill with cancer. It all felt just so unfair, as my sister had been adopted when she was 10 weeks old and my Mum was only 17. I had always known about my sister and in 2005 I had the best phone call in the world! My sister had found us! I also found out I had a niece who was a little younger than me! It was amazing!
In 2012 my sister was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, she underwent treatment and was given the all clear! Unfortunately for it to return and this time, it was to claim her life! She had come in to our lives, only to be taken away again! Over Christmas she became ill and went in to hospital. In January she was still in hospital and it wasn't looking good. I had a phone call from my Niece on a Monday night, I cancelled all my work for the next day and travelled 2 hours to the hospital to spend the day with my sister!
Being self-employed I couldn't afford to take too much time off and had to go back to work! My sister deteriorated and I had planned to go up again on Monday 16th Feb. However, unfortunately she went in to the hospice the Friday before and rapidly went downhill! She became a beautiful angel at 8.10am on Tuesday 17th Feb! I cancelled all my work for the rest of the week and travelled the 4 hours to be with my Mum.
I knew where I needed and wanted to be, unfortunately I also knew where I had to be. They were not the same place! I had to really battle with myself, knowing I wanted to be with my Mum and family, but knew I had to be back at home working! It killed me so much. I never, ever want to be in that position again!
My sister was an incredible lady, full of positive energy and life. Always thinking of others before herself. When she got her diagnosis, she decided to jump out of a plane to raise money for the hospital. A truly inspirational woman! Her attitude was 'What's the worst that can happen?'
That is so true with everything though! What IS the worst that can happen? Since her passing and the awful battle I fought with myself, I made a decision. I decided that I will absolutely never be in that horrid situation again, having to choose work over being with family.
I thought, what's the worst that can happen, and I opened my mouth and spoke to people. I wasn't shy and timid, I wasn't scared they would say no, or not be interested. I opened my mouth and talked to them. I was completely honest with people and I also told them why I was doing this business.
Last week I shared the products and business with 10 people! I have friends booking parties, ordering products and I am even talking to the 'scary, dreaded cold market' I am getting in to action. I am not scared of asking questions anymore. What's the worst that can happen? I am not scared to a little bit more encouraging... What's the worst that can happen? I am not scared to be honest... What's the worst that can happen?
So, when you are standing there, talking to someone, or you are in a shop, restaurant, play centre, and you see someone and think, 'Oh I would love to speak to them' Please remember... 'what's the worst can happen?' Then, open your mouth and speak!
Just before I finish this blog something else I want to share. My sister had said that she always felt she as a butterfly, she had a strong connection to them. She told my niece and her best friend 'If you ever see a butterfly, that's me' also, her favourite colour was purple! So, can you imagine how it felt, when the doors opened after her service and the most amazing purple butterfly came fluttering in and flew all around the room!
Love you and miss you always my beautiful butterfly!
Wednesday 11 February 2015
This Is What It's All About!
Wow! Just wow! I cannot describe to you just how I am feeling right now! One of the things I love most about this is business is the people. I have literally been overwhelmed with so many lovely posts and messages from people. Just because I shared a little idea. I love the fact that this business really is about helping others and sharing great things with great people.
Years ago, I once enquired about another MLM company... Won't mention any names! The lady came to 'talk to me' and before I even knew what was happening, I was signed up, given a bunch of catalogues, a specific street in which to deliver said catalogues, log in details, and a quick outline of what to do. She left and my head was still spinning. Nonetheless, I set out that night with my catalogues and delivered them all. The next day, at 8.30am I get a phone call, from a very angry and abusive lady accusing me of "delivering on her patch" and that I was out of order! I hung up the phone and didn't even bother collecting the catalogues!
When I heard about Arbonne I was so sceptical and obviously very dubious. But as it was my sister I went ahead. I remember going to my very first region training and because Tamlyn was all the way in Australia and the Zoom meetings were right when I was working, I had to go to someone else's region training. I was really nervous, but I went anyway. I spoke to the two Regional Vice Presidents who were just incredibly lovely and so welcoming... Claire Fishenden and Blair Herbert!
Since then I have met and spoken to many different people who have helped me, offered me advice, given me tips and encouragement. Everyone I have met have all been so lovely, caring, genuine people, who just want to see everyone else achieve what is possible! I have to say a huge thank you to Hayley Waghorne as well, again, another lovely person who has welcomed me to her trainings!
When I first started Arbonne decided to start a blog, it was just a bit of an on-line diary really. I only shared them with Rachel Lalji (up line) and Karen Smith (Sponsor)in the beginning. I never thought anyone would want to read them. The my sister said they were good and that I should share them, so I did, but only on the Platts' Region (as it was at the time, Samuel NATION now, woo hoo!)
Since then my journey has been like a Yo-Yo, lots of ups and downs and the more I have written, the clearer things have become for me. It is definitely something I would recommend people do. But the fact that I have had so many people say that the things I have written has helped them is tremendously satisfying. Even if I help just one person, that would make my day. Irrespective of if they are 'in my team' or not, this business really is about caring and sharing!
Years ago, I once enquired about another MLM company... Won't mention any names! The lady came to 'talk to me' and before I even knew what was happening, I was signed up, given a bunch of catalogues, a specific street in which to deliver said catalogues, log in details, and a quick outline of what to do. She left and my head was still spinning. Nonetheless, I set out that night with my catalogues and delivered them all. The next day, at 8.30am I get a phone call, from a very angry and abusive lady accusing me of "delivering on her patch" and that I was out of order! I hung up the phone and didn't even bother collecting the catalogues!
When I heard about Arbonne I was so sceptical and obviously very dubious. But as it was my sister I went ahead. I remember going to my very first region training and because Tamlyn was all the way in Australia and the Zoom meetings were right when I was working, I had to go to someone else's region training. I was really nervous, but I went anyway. I spoke to the two Regional Vice Presidents who were just incredibly lovely and so welcoming... Claire Fishenden and Blair Herbert!
Since then I have met and spoken to many different people who have helped me, offered me advice, given me tips and encouragement. Everyone I have met have all been so lovely, caring, genuine people, who just want to see everyone else achieve what is possible! I have to say a huge thank you to Hayley Waghorne as well, again, another lovely person who has welcomed me to her trainings!
When I first started Arbonne decided to start a blog, it was just a bit of an on-line diary really. I only shared them with Rachel Lalji (up line) and Karen Smith (Sponsor)in the beginning. I never thought anyone would want to read them. The my sister said they were good and that I should share them, so I did, but only on the Platts' Region (as it was at the time, Samuel NATION now, woo hoo!)
Since then my journey has been like a Yo-Yo, lots of ups and downs and the more I have written, the clearer things have become for me. It is definitely something I would recommend people do. But the fact that I have had so many people say that the things I have written has helped them is tremendously satisfying. Even if I help just one person, that would make my day. Irrespective of if they are 'in my team' or not, this business really is about caring and sharing!
Tuesday 10 February 2015
Review Packs
The response to my blog yesterday has been so lovely. I have had so many comments and private messages, asking about the review packs and how I did it. So I have decided to will write out exactly what I did and put the forms on here also so you can create your own versions.
So, on Monday morning I posted the following messages on some of my local group groups such as my local area's Mums page, Selling page and business page.
So, on Monday morning I posted the following messages on some of my local group groups such as my local area's Mums page, Selling page and business page.
"HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE
Looking for some lovely people who would like review some products for me. You can review a range of your choice, free for a few days, I can drop them off to you and collect them at a time that suits you. Let me know if you're interested.
Products are botanical, vegan certified and gluten free (skincare, bath and body, baby care, anti-aging, health and nutrition, weight management)"
I got so many people comment right away. The biggest hit was the weight management, so I will go in to more detail about what I put in to those packs. In total I had 10 people request to do a review, I knew I would get confused so in my little red 'day book' I had a brief list of their names and what they wanted. I then spoken to them all and arranged their packs with them. I got their addresses and arranged a time slot for delivery, as I only have two meal replacement bags, I had to create a waiting list.
On the next page I had the details of each person, their address, time slot, what bag was for them and the time slot for collection on Thursday. I stressed that these packs had to be collected no later than Thursday evening!
I created a review form to go in the packs, so they could write out what they reviewed, what they liked best. Also space for their name, address, email, and number. Also, I had a really good tip from Tamlyn about getting their date of birth, so it gives me the opportunity to send little sample gifts for their birthday! Cheer Tam!
The weight management review pack contained a lovely professional folder with my card, the review form, information about the pack and meet the product sheets. The products included 1x full size bag of meal replacement shake, 4x Fizz sticks (2x each flavour) 3x herbal tea and complimentary sample of the RE9 for men and women and a hand cream!
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| Frantically trying to get 5 review packs ready in just 2 hours! |
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| Meal Replacement Review Pack (One pack had a baby set in also as requested) |
I am just getting used to all this technical stuff, and as yet, don't how, or even if I can upload files, so instead I will just copy and paste exactly what was on both the forms I sent out at the bottom. As well as these forms I also had a selection on meet the product sheets.
As I mentioned, I have a waiting list and will be collecting all these review packs on Thursday evening, cleaning them all up and getting them ready to deliver on Friday morning/evening, again, arranging collection for Monday morning/evening.
I am still getting people asking me now if I need reviewers. I have private messaged these people and told them that 'This is review is now full, however there will be more coming up as new products come in. I can keep your details and contact you as soon as a new review is available" the general response "Oh yes please, definitely"
The Review Form (I had a header on the document of the Arbonne Logo and name)
Independent Consultant
Emma Reed ID 441221139
07852 254 348
PRODUCT REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS (why you chose these
products to review)
FAVOURITES (What did you like best
and why)
REVIEW
Thank you
for taking your time to review these products, your feedback is greatly
appreciated.
If you would
like to purchase any of these products, as a thank you for doing this review
you will receive a 35% off all products and/or 50% off specific product sets
for your first order.
If you wish
to re-purchase items you can also receive 20% off products and/or 40% off
specific products sets for all orders by signing up as a ‘preferred client’
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I
am interested in purchasing some products
ÿ
I
am interested in hearing how I can become a preferred client
ÿ
I
am interested in future product reviews
Name:_____________________________________
Address:___________________________________
___________________________________________
___________________________________________
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Number:____________________________________
D.O.B:______________________________________
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Email:___________________________________________________________________________________
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The Meal Replacement Sheet
Meal Replacement Shakes
Please find
in this review pack
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1x full size bag of your chosen flavour. Add 3
scoops to 225ml of cold water (full instructions on the back of the bag)
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3x individually wrapped Herbal Infusion Tea
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6x Energy Fizz Sticks (3x Pomegranate 3x Citrus)
mix with 400ml water no more than 2 a day.
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Complimentary samples of
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RE9 Advanced Anti-Aging for Women
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RE9 Advanced for Men
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FC5 Hand Crème
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Review form
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Product information
Other
available products in the nutritional range. Please visit website for more
information
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Protein Shakes (Chocolate and Vanilla) Readymade
shakes also available
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Nutrition Bars (Chocolate and Fruit)
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Fibre Boost
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Omega 3 plus capsules
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Digestion
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Daily Power packs for Women
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Super Chews for Kids and Teens
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Calcium Plus
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Antioxidant and immunity support
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Greens Balance
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Metabolism Support
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