Somewhere along the way between childhood and adulthood we learn to compete. It’s a part of life. I love healthy completion, it builds character, strength. It makes you want to work harder and be better. Those are all amazing qualities to have.
My kids (all 5 and under) even compete - who can run faster, pick up the toys faster, build their tower faster. Yes, to a child - these are very important skills! And as they grow they will get better and competitions will get harder.
This past week I focused on people who own their own business (primarily network marketing). To me, that’s one of the biggest and almost fiercest competition out there. I could be wrong, I imagine med school, law school, and other demanding careers are just as competitive - if not more.
Personally, I’m a writer and I own my business, do you know how many writers and sales people there are out there? A LOT! Everywhere I look someone is selling a product or a service he/she believes in. And I love network marketing because I can personally work my own hours and still be home with children while bringing in an income. Don’t worry this isn’t a pitch about network marketing and how great it is and that you should join! Building a business is not for everyone, just as being a doctor or lawyer, or engineer. We all have our gifts and we need to rely on God and ourselves to use those gifts for His glory.
What I’ve noticed this past week though, is how many people (especially women) are fighting each other over sales. Again, I love competitions and working hard for your income, but what if.....what IF, we all supported each other? This past week I’ve been focusing on my business, but also other business owners and leading them to potential customers.
I know what you’re thinking, if you give a customer away isn’t that going to take business away from you? Perhaps. But, is a customer more likely to come back to you in the future because you were helpful and kind and didn’t just sell her a product? Let’s take these 2 companies L’Bri and Younique. I sell L’Bri, and I have several friends who sell Younique. Let’s say one of my friends is looking for a Younique distributor because she wants their mascara. L’Bri also sells mascara, but my friend doesn’t want that she wants Younique.
What I see so many people, and should not be done, is try to sell their friend, who is clearly not wanting to buy anything from you, their products. In the end your friend is still going to find her Younique mascara and most likely won’t return to you for other products that L’Bri sells.
I personally love the company I work with and the products they sell, but *gasp* not everyone does. And that’s ok! You have to be ok with getting no’s and moving on!
This past week I changed a direction with my online persona (yes, we all have a persona), and started highlighting different business owners. Specifically on my page, Beautiful Busy Moms (shameless plug). I created this page to focus on moms who own their own business to act as an encourager and provide advice or even just a listening ear. So many times we get lost in the competition we forget that we are all daughters/sons of God! We are His children. Don’t get me wrong constructive criticism is always great and always needed, but PLEASE don’t confuse that with just being a negative Nelly and a constant criticized - that will get you NO WHERE in life!
If I can leave you with anything, please remember that you will not destroy I your business if you build up other people around you! Support your friends or even strangers! They are in business just like you!
My kids (all 5 and under) even compete - who can run faster, pick up the toys faster, build their tower faster. Yes, to a child - these are very important skills! And as they grow they will get better and competitions will get harder.
This past week I focused on people who own their own business (primarily network marketing). To me, that’s one of the biggest and almost fiercest competition out there. I could be wrong, I imagine med school, law school, and other demanding careers are just as competitive - if not more.
Personally, I’m a writer and I own my business, do you know how many writers and sales people there are out there? A LOT! Everywhere I look someone is selling a product or a service he/she believes in. And I love network marketing because I can personally work my own hours and still be home with children while bringing in an income. Don’t worry this isn’t a pitch about network marketing and how great it is and that you should join! Building a business is not for everyone, just as being a doctor or lawyer, or engineer. We all have our gifts and we need to rely on God and ourselves to use those gifts for His glory.
What I’ve noticed this past week though, is how many people (especially women) are fighting each other over sales. Again, I love competitions and working hard for your income, but what if.....what IF, we all supported each other? This past week I’ve been focusing on my business, but also other business owners and leading them to potential customers.
I know what you’re thinking, if you give a customer away isn’t that going to take business away from you? Perhaps. But, is a customer more likely to come back to you in the future because you were helpful and kind and didn’t just sell her a product? Let’s take these 2 companies L’Bri and Younique. I sell L’Bri, and I have several friends who sell Younique. Let’s say one of my friends is looking for a Younique distributor because she wants their mascara. L’Bri also sells mascara, but my friend doesn’t want that she wants Younique.
What I see so many people, and should not be done, is try to sell their friend, who is clearly not wanting to buy anything from you, their products. In the end your friend is still going to find her Younique mascara and most likely won’t return to you for other products that L’Bri sells.
I personally love the company I work with and the products they sell, but *gasp* not everyone does. And that’s ok! You have to be ok with getting no’s and moving on!
This past week I changed a direction with my online persona (yes, we all have a persona), and started highlighting different business owners. Specifically on my page, Beautiful Busy Moms (shameless plug). I created this page to focus on moms who own their own business to act as an encourager and provide advice or even just a listening ear. So many times we get lost in the competition we forget that we are all daughters/sons of God! We are His children. Don’t get me wrong constructive criticism is always great and always needed, but PLEASE don’t confuse that with just being a negative Nelly and a constant criticized - that will get you NO WHERE in life!
If I can leave you with anything, please remember that you will not destroy I your business if you build up other people around you! Support your friends or even strangers! They are in business just like you!
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