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February 13, 2010 by Julie
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January 21, 2010 by Julie
Filed under Goal Setting, Life Balance, Main, Organization, Time Management
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If You're Happy and You Know it…
December 22, 2009 by Julie
Filed under Life Balance
As coaches, when we begin working with a client, the very first thing we do before we organize their office or look at creating a schedule or set goals for their business is determine their core values. Many of my clients tell me it's the greatest experience they get from coaching, hands down. - Think of the best time in your life, when you were on the top of your game and everything was working. Now think of 5 adjectives that describe you during that time. Write them down.
- Now think of one of the worst times in your life, a time when you were at rock bottom. List 5 adjectives that describe the aspects of your personality that were being compromised during that time. Write them down.
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Julie Anne Jones is a success language consultant, a direct sales coach and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific language and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, visit her at www.julieannejones.com or check out her blog athttp://julieannejones.com.
Balance or Harmony?
December 17, 2009 by Julie
Filed under Life Balance, Self Development
I used to strive for balance in my life. Then one day, someone challenged that. The idea was that balance was static, still, unmoving (think of a scale in perfect balance. It doesn't move).
Harmony was a different concept but one that really made sense to me as a singer. When my life is in harmony, all of the parts are flowing and moving (like notes on a page of music) in their own individual tune, and yet they also fit together to make beautiful music. I loved the analogy and have used it to this day. So now, I don't strive for balance, I strive for harmony.
Last year, I created a test to determine how harmonious your life is. I just recently took it again myself. I love its simplicity (it will only take you about 5 minutes to take) and the fact that, once you know your score, you can decide what you'll adjust in your life to create more harmony. Click here to take the test, and then let me know how you did. I'd love to hear if your results surprised you.
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Julie Anne Jones is a success language consultant, a direct sales coach and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific language and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, visit her at www.julieannejones.com or check out her blog athttp://julieannejones.com.
What do Direct Sellers Do December 15-31?
December 10, 2009 by Julie
Filed under Goal Setting, Life Balance, Organization
Have you noticed how direct sellers seem to take a holimonth instead of a holiday every December? It's like they neatly put their business on the shelf for most of the month of December (or at least from the 15th on) and hope against hope that it will be there, strong as ever, waiting for them come January 2nd when the world starts to turn again. Unfortunately, it's often more the case that their neglected business has withered and is in dire need of resuscitation come January.
It's important to make sure you're booking yourself solid for January in November and early December. (I wrote a blog post on that topic last week. You can access it here). But once you've done that, do you have any options besides just taking two weeks off at the end of December? Absolutely!
Remember all those business activities you've been saying you didn't have time for all year (like personal development, follow up calls, and planning)? Well, now you've got two weeks spread out in front of you like a gift. Grab it and rip it open!
Here are just a few ideas for how you might spend your work hours over the next few weeks. I'll start with some ideas for leaders (and just FYI, if you're a leader, this is a great opportunity to get yourself and your team set up for success in 2010!)
- Plan all of your meetings for 2010 (need help? Our "Smart Leader's Monthly Meeting Planning System" will give you complete outlines and trainings for 12 monthly meetings. Check it out here.) You can even include your team or downline leaders if you have them in your planning time. Throw a small party, put some cookies and coffee out, and have fun! You'll be surprised at how quickly this task will go when you're brain storming with others.
- Take 1/2 day and call all of your downline leaders and direct downline to check in and learn how you can support them with their goals for 2010.
- Make a recording (you can use Audio Acrobat or Freeconferencecall.com) for your entire team giving them ideas for how to succeed in the new year. Our client Codi Ayers does this monthly for her team and has had great results. She shares with them:
- Some fun ideas for theme shows in the coming month, complete with a themed invitation e-mailed to them
- An overview of the host bonuses for the following month
- A quick recognition of those on her team who are new consultants
- A booking incentive (like a drawing for a great item from your line)
- Some fun ideas for theme shows in the coming month, complete with a themed invitation e-mailed to them
If you're not yet a leader, here are some great ideas for using your time at the end of December:
- Call all of your September, October, November and December guests and make sure they're happy with their products. Come armed with some great reasons to host a party in January and make it your goal to book at least three parties.
- Commit to listen to/read at least one training program related to your business and write down at least three ideas you want to implement based on that training.
- Set up and launch a "Host of the Month" club. Here's a simple format:
- 12 participants are required, 1 Hostess for each month of the year.
- Each hostess is required to place a minimum order of $30 each month.
- Each member will have one month assigned to her as Hostess of the Month at the beginning of the year.
- The Hostess of the Month will receive ALL Hostess rewards for her month.
- If the Hostess of the Month decides to have a personal Home Party in her month, she will have the Monthly Hostess Club funds applied to her party! She begins with at least $360.00 worth of orders, thereby increasing her Home Party sales & Hostess Rewards!
- 12 participants are required, 1 Hostess for each month of the year.
Julie Anne Jones is a success language consultant, a direct sales coach and trainer, and the CEO of Julie Anne Jones, Inc. She is known for her authentic and easy-to-use scripting and specializes in specific language and tools for success in direct sales. To learn more about Julie Anne and her products and services, visit her at www.julieannejones.com or check out her blog athttp://julieannejones.com.


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