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April 24, 2006
Passion to Success Business Coaching
Coaching You Home!
Your coach, Debbie Bernstein LaCroix
605-232-8888
For more info and my Website: Click Here
*Personal Coaching* *Team Coaching*
*Tele-classes* *Accountability Calls*
Passion is the fire within us!
If it goes out, we lose the fuel (motivation) that guides us.
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Multiply your success! Ask me about team and friend rates!
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In
this email:
1.) Getting Stared Tip, 3 things to always keep in mind 2.) Weekly Tip, are your Reactive or Proactive 3.)
Avoiding the "I can't talk now" 4.) One-on-One Coaching 5.) Classes Starting Soon 6.) Accountability Calls 7.)
Ask Debbie 8.) Final Thought
Feedback always welcome!
1.)
Getting Started Tip:
There are 3 things you should keep in mind before starting a new job or business:
1.)
Passion. Is this something I will enjoy doing every day? 2.) Challenges. Am I willing to do what it takes
to overcome the daily and unexpected challenges to make this work? 3.) Commitment. Am I committed to putting
the time into this job or business to make it work. This includes both the daily and weekly time commitment, as well as giving
it 6 months to a year to watch it grow. "I understand that what I do today will effect my business 3 months from now". 2.) Weekly Tip: Are you Proactive or Reactive?
This topic is inspired
by the book "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
Inspiration
and ideas come in many forms! You should spend 15 minutes a day improving your mind!
You make
5 calls, and no one answers. Finally, on the 6th call, you dial the number and she answers! Right after you introduce yourself,
she says "I can't talk."
Do you:
A.) Walk into the other room and say, "no one wants to talk to me. I'm not cut out for this business."
B.)
Throw all your leads in the trash.
C.) Pick up the phone and call the next person.
D.) Quit for the day, but commit
to making calls tomorrow.
If you picked A or B, you are Reactive. You let things happen
to you, vs. making things happen. We are in control of our lives,
though we often forget this important fact. To be successful, you need to know that though some things are out of our control,
the way we handle it is what is important! It does take time and practice to overcome this feeling of rejection, even partial
rejection because she never said "no." The best way to overcome this is to change your attitude, which we will address
in future newsletters. Remember why you started. Remember why you picked your business. Believe in yourself and others will
too!
If you picked C, you are Proactive. You know that one call does not mean that no one is interested.
In fact, you understand that just because the timing is bad for her to talk, she may still be interested. You know
that there are many variables why she couldn't talk. She may have been on her way out the door or changing a diaper. You keep
going knowing that call 7 or even call 10 is waiting for your services!
If you picked D, you are between
Reactive and Proactive. You understand that her response had nothing to do with you, but you still don't like rejection
in any form. You will want to work on overcoming this fear and focusing on the positive sides of what you have to offer, like
a free shopping spree and FUN! You are almost there! Focus on the positive!
3.)
OVERCOMING "I CAN'T TALK NOW"
We all come across this. The best way to avoid the "Not now"
is to find out that person's "Now's Perfect". How do we do this? Ask! Find out when the best time to talk is!
Ask them "When is the latest I can call you or is there a better time for you to be on the phone?". Once you have a great
time to talk, pick up the phone and call them back! They are waiting for you.
4.)
One-on-One Coaching Available Now!
My coaching service has officially begun! If you have an area
in your business you would like to work on, email me to see if coaching is the answer! Different subjects include (but are
not limited to):
*Finding your passion
*Getting started
*Follow-Up
*Team Building
*Customer Satisfaction
*Booking
parties
*Goal setting such as promoting in rank or earning a trip
Pricing is on my website! Act now and get locked
in on these introductory rates!
http://familytoys-ivil.tripod.com/coachingwithheart/id4.html
5.) CLASSES STARTING SOON!
If you are looking to improve in
an area or still not sure how to start, one of our tele-classes is a perfect way for you to get an edge! Chose from the following,
or get some friends or teammates together for a customized class! Click here for more info: http://familytoys-ivil.tripod.com/coachingwithheart/id4.html
*Recruiting
*Finding customers & Keeping Them
*How to Get Started
*Goal Setting
6.) ACCOUNTABILITY CALLS
Do you feel that your main hurdle is being held accountable?
Accountability calls is a weekly group. Every week you will receive tips on an area the group has expressed a need for. Together,
we will overcome your hurdles and commit to new weekly goals. Both business and personal challenges will be given. Prizes
will be given out for a job well done, and competitions will keep you on your toes!
7.) ASK DEBBIE
Here is your opportunity to get advice on any topic of your choosing!
Email me at littledb@cableone.net with your question. Please put in the subject line: Ask Debbie
8.) FINAL THOUGHT
Are you using all the tools you have available? Are you
taking advantage of the training your company provides? Are you utilizing the hostess program? Are you maximizing your compensation
plan? If you are not in direct sales, have you reached out to join a networking or professional group? Are you continually
learning new tools? You don't need to reinvent the wheel. You just need to find what is working for others, and do it.
The information in this email is copywriten and owned by Passion For Success Business Coaching and Debbie
Bernstein LaCroix. To reproduce any of the information, credit must be given as well as a link back to the website.
April 19, 2006
In this email:
- 1.) Weekly Tip: Where is my time?
- 2.) Getting started with finding your passion
- 3.) Sales Tip
- 4.) Classes start May 1! Check out the calendar
- 5.) Coaching begins Monday!
- 6.) Ask Debbie
- 7.) Feedback welcome
- 8.) Email coaching? Interest?
1.) WEEKLY TIP:
Do you ever feel like you are working so hard and not getting
anywhere, like you keep digging and digging and working harder and harder while the shovel gets heavier and heavier? Often
times, we are spending more time thinking about our biz or organizing then actually doing revenue generating activities. It
is possible to over-organize and over-think yourself into failure!
If you feel overwhelmed, spend this week tracking
your time. Create a schedule per hour, and every hour write down what you do, and if it is related to family, work, or house.
Divide work into 3 categories:
Thinking (planning out, making lists)
Organizing (cleaning your desk, filing)
Training
(training calls, reading)
Revenue Generating (Talking to customers, phone, face to face, parties, training your team
Then
take this to the dinner table and discuss as a family where you can be more efficient, where others can help, and where you
are truly working and truly procrastinating. Use this research to work smarter, not harder!
Examples: Spend
Sunday night doing all your organizing for the week.
Involved your
kids by letting them do your filing, stamping, or mailing
Have a
schedule for when you train yourself, make calls and train your team
Set
time aside to be on the phone with customers
2.) I WANT TO WORK FROM HOME, BUT
DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START!
You are not alone. It's a very overwhelming process. The first step is to narrow down
your choices. Focus on your strengths, experience and skills. Making a list will give you a place to start. Once you have
the list, you can decide if you are eligible for a job that will allow you to work at home, or wether or not freelancing or
a business is in your future.
3.) SALES TIP
The best way to sell your
product is to be passionate about it! Are you using it? Are you giving it as gifts? If the answer is no, ask yourself why.
When I need a boost to go out and share what I've got, I spend time using my product and involving anyone else I can as well.
When they are excited and having fun, I get another boost and a reaffirmation that I am in the right place. Bottle that feeling
and use it to let others know how they will benefit from what you have to offer.
My son was invited to a birthday party,
so what did I give? One of the toys I sell. Well, I found out the mom loved the toys and she asked me for a catalog! She was
so excited at the great gift her son got, and I planted a seed for gift giving sales in the future.
Selling is sharing
something you love and helping them to make great decisions!
4.) CLASSES START
MAY 1
One-on-one coaching involves helping you find your passion and turn that into money. For thoseof you
who already have a business, we will be working on areas you feel are neglected or need work, as well as overcoming obstacles
and goal setting.
For a list of classes, click here: http://familytoys-ivil.tripod.com/coachingwithheart/id4.html
Classes include:
Recruiting
Finding and keeping customers
Goal Setting
How to work from home
Starting
a biz from passion
Accountability Calls will begin soon as well. I am now taking
registrations. This is a great way for you to grow your business by checking in, get great tips to help you open your mind
and see what you are overlooking, and learn how to balance family, personal and work. You will get weekly assignments in both
your business and personal life.
5.) COACHING ONE-ON-ONE BEGINS NEXT WEEK!
Since
some of you are gearing to go, one-on-one coaching is being scheduled this week and will begin next week. If you want to learn
more wether or not this is for you, you can email me at littledb@cableone.net.
6.)
ASK DEBBIE
I've always wanted to do an advice column! And I want this newsletter to be geared towards you and your
needs. So here, ask away! I will answer one question per week. Please email littledb@cableone.net with subject: Ask Debbie
7.) FEEDBACK WELCOME
Feel free to contact me with feedback including classes and services you would
like to see, as well as issues you would like addressed in this weekly newsletter.
8.)
EMAIL COACHING?
If email coaching appeals to you, send me an email at littledb@cableone.net and I will come up
with a program.
All items in this newsletter are copyrighted and owned by Debbie LaCroix and PS Coaching. To
duplicate any items, credit and a link must be included. Thank you!
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