I had forgotten to mention in my last post that this following year comes with some high expectations for myself. I have goals and these are my goals!
1. Increasing my Brown Bag Party team
2. Increasing the parties I have with Brown Bag Party
3. Increasing my sales with Brown Bag Party.
I can do these things and have a plan set as to how I'm going to achieve these goals. I've already got 8 parties on the book for January and will work at making sure they hold and are productive. Remember, If you'd like to know more about Brown Bag Party, just drop me a line and I'll share with you this wonderful company!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Brown Bag Party is the way!
Gotta love my job! I can work when I want, and take time off when I want without having to worry about it affecting my pay! Today is New Years Eve and I'm taking the rest of the day off to prepare for our little gathering this evening. I hope you are all enjoying the holidays!
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas!
With the eve of Christmas here, I want to reflect on the past year and where it stood in my life. Many changes happened this past year, not all good. It's time to look back at them and decide how I want them to affect my life and the year to come. Will I make them experiences that I learn from, or will I allow them to be negativity in my life?
Ah, yes, that is the question most people ask themselves each year. And each year, people make resolutions to change their life when the new year rolls around. Unfortunately, most people never stick to those resolutions. Making a commitment is one thing, seeing it through is quite another. You need determination and drive for that. Will power so to speak. The great Vince Lombardi said..."The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will".
Will, what exactly is it and how can I use it in my life? How do I make it stronger if I realize it's weak? I'm sure many are like me and have great will power. That last cookie, that last piece of cake, that chocolate craving we give into and then reason it out with, well, next time. This is all will power. If I continually give in to my chocolate craving, my will power is not where I want it to be. And this is overflowing into other areas of my life. Including my business.
I googled 'how to increase your will power' and came up with so many different ideas, from palmtherapy to brushing your teeth with your non-dominate hand. Hey, anything is worth a try and anything worth having is worth fighting for. I truly believe this. So this year, for the next few weeks, I'm going to try something new to help increase my will power. I have goals for the coming year and many of them do revolve around my being able to overcome my cravings...be it food, drink, cigarettes, or even laziness, I want to overcome them. By phrasing it this way, it's easier to work for, to strive for. If I were to say, "I'm going to lose all this weight this year", well, to me, that is a daunting task. But if I approach it with "I'm going to strive to overcome this food craving" it sounds easier. It's all how you approach it. Make your dreams come true in an approachable manner. Power of words, so to speak.
As we step into the coming year, I leave you with this thought. How are you going to overcome your shortgivings this year? Are you a goal setter, and are they realistic or fanatical dreams? Do you have steps in place as to how you will acheive them? A outline of what you want for your life this coming year? Have you evaluated your life lately and determined you want it to change? If you have, remember, change starts within. YOU have to take the steps and do the work. It won't change unless you do. You can do it! I know I can, and I know it's going to be a long road to be where I want to be, but I also have that road map.
My goals for this year are simple. I want to overcome my food cravings, overcome my body image, and improve my financial life through my business. I can do it, it's all a matter of stepping up and facing whatever fear there is with it. W. Clement Stone says it best....
"No matter how carefully you plan your goals, they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto". Create a mantra to use each day. "I am an achiever. I am wealthy beyond measure. I have strong will power. I am a beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy person. I can achieve all things"
Happy holidays to all and may the new year see a new you!
Ah, yes, that is the question most people ask themselves each year. And each year, people make resolutions to change their life when the new year rolls around. Unfortunately, most people never stick to those resolutions. Making a commitment is one thing, seeing it through is quite another. You need determination and drive for that. Will power so to speak. The great Vince Lombardi said..."The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will".
Will, what exactly is it and how can I use it in my life? How do I make it stronger if I realize it's weak? I'm sure many are like me and have great will power. That last cookie, that last piece of cake, that chocolate craving we give into and then reason it out with, well, next time. This is all will power. If I continually give in to my chocolate craving, my will power is not where I want it to be. And this is overflowing into other areas of my life. Including my business.
I googled 'how to increase your will power' and came up with so many different ideas, from palmtherapy to brushing your teeth with your non-dominate hand. Hey, anything is worth a try and anything worth having is worth fighting for. I truly believe this. So this year, for the next few weeks, I'm going to try something new to help increase my will power. I have goals for the coming year and many of them do revolve around my being able to overcome my cravings...be it food, drink, cigarettes, or even laziness, I want to overcome them. By phrasing it this way, it's easier to work for, to strive for. If I were to say, "I'm going to lose all this weight this year", well, to me, that is a daunting task. But if I approach it with "I'm going to strive to overcome this food craving" it sounds easier. It's all how you approach it. Make your dreams come true in an approachable manner. Power of words, so to speak.
As we step into the coming year, I leave you with this thought. How are you going to overcome your shortgivings this year? Are you a goal setter, and are they realistic or fanatical dreams? Do you have steps in place as to how you will acheive them? A outline of what you want for your life this coming year? Have you evaluated your life lately and determined you want it to change? If you have, remember, change starts within. YOU have to take the steps and do the work. It won't change unless you do. You can do it! I know I can, and I know it's going to be a long road to be where I want to be, but I also have that road map.
My goals for this year are simple. I want to overcome my food cravings, overcome my body image, and improve my financial life through my business. I can do it, it's all a matter of stepping up and facing whatever fear there is with it. W. Clement Stone says it best....
"No matter how carefully you plan your goals, they will never be more than pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto". Create a mantra to use each day. "I am an achiever. I am wealthy beyond measure. I have strong will power. I am a beautiful, intelligent, and wealthy person. I can achieve all things"
Happy holidays to all and may the new year see a new you!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Where did all the bitterness come from??
I've spent the last few hours googling Brown Bag Party and placing on line ads where I didn't have any. I came across some nasty stuff and wanted to reply to it, but decided the best place to do so was here. That way, I'm not stuck in the middle of a nasty debate and getting myself all riled up.
So, to dispel all the crap that is going around on line, here are some thoughts to help you distinguish truth from crap.
1. Where are the facts?
Most of the time when you see negative stuff floating around online, there are no facts to back them up. Sure they will keep saying 'they' as a whole, but who exactly are they? Where are the facts to back up what they are saying. Where formal complaints filed? Do they have copies of them or are they just blowing off steam?
2. If they left, why all the negativity?
Now I know that it's easy to get wrapped up in being upset over something that happened. I've had a very rough week (one reason for no posts), but it doesn't do anything but keep the pot stirred, so to speak, when you keep posting negative stuff. If you left, leave it at that. If you are concerned for others, fine, but there is a way to post your concern so as not to come off as a negative nilly.
3. If you say negative crap about some company that upsets you, how do I know you won't say it about me if I upset you?
It all comes down to the same ol' school yard stuff. You tick me off, I talk about you badly behind your back, and so the circle starts. It's a never ending circle. There is always 3 sides to every story....his/hers/truth. And it's not always easy to find the third.
4. Where can I find the truth?
This is probably the hardest for you to find. Sometimes you need to form your own opinion but base it on fact. What is being sprouted on line, especially when it comes from an unreptutable site, is biased and not fact. So where do you go for fact? Easy, find information on companies in sites that deal with finacials,and that kind of stuff such as http://www.quintcareers.com/researching_companies.html
This will give you an overview of the company as a whole. Remember, people make up the company, and with any company you will have that bad apple that gives it a sour taste in your mouth. But most of the time, that bad apple has already fallen off the tree and is rotting on the ground. In other words, they are no longer with the company. Find those who have had dealings with the company, both as customers and 'employees' and base your opinions on what you find.
So you may ask, why am I posting all this? Well, like I said, there is a bunch of negative crap being spewed about my business. Yes, MY business. Meaning, Brown Bag Party. I'm wanting to address some of this here, to help any who are looking to do business with me or are looking to start their own business with me as their sponsor. I want to let everyone know where I stand and what I can do for them.
1. I do not steal reps from other companies. Frankly, I don't have time to search and see who is with what company and solisit them to join BBP. I don't have time. And why would I? If they are interested, they know who I am and who I am in businesss with. They can contact me. I don't 'train' my downline to do that either. Yes, I train them to advertise, but not solisit other reps.
2. I train my downline as best as I can when THEY want it. I feel it is important to set up training calls, but I cannot force the person to call in or to check in with me. If that makes it wrong, well, then it's wrong. I'm not going to bend someone's arm to make them want to work their business and give them the tools they need. They receive as much as they are willing to put into it. I'm always available for calls and my downline know this. I do not train my downline to lie. It's never good practice. If you don't know an answer, say so and then try to either find out or direct that person to someone who can answer it for them.
3. I do believe in helping my downline in achieving their goals, IF I know what those goals are. I can't do that if I don't know. My upline is supportive of what I and my downline does. Yes, there is one person who is uppermost. I know the hard work she has put in for it and STILL PUTS IN FOR IT! When I hear complaints about her, it irks me. It really does. She wasn't handed anything. She has worked for it and continues to. Because of the work she has done and continues to do, I have learned more and more of how to make my business a success. When I hear people rip on her, or Brown Bag Party for that matter, it shows me more of a jealous streak than anything.
I simply don't agree with any of the negativity posted on line. I'm one who goes for facts. Frankly, I haven't seen any. I have not seen any of the behavior these people list. Perhaps they are making things up because they are bitter, but I look at it this way. If they are this bitter over something they can't post facts on, but vague things, what's to say they won't do so with the company they are with now? What's to say they won't do that to their sponsors? If you read stuff about legalities, lawsuits, etc, I urge you to delve deeper into it. We are all intelligent people who know how to use the Internet. Research all you can. If you are interested in Brown Bag Party and would like to know what I know, I am willing to share that with you. I run a successful business, am not bitter that there are those who make more than me nor am I going to give you a bunch of false promises and vague answers. A business is what you put into it. If you are new to WHATEVER business you are in, you look for training. If you are not getting what you need, I urge you to contact your sponsor, boss, whatever and get more. It is your right!
Whew....now, I'm going to step off my soap box and tend to other matters. Remember, you can contact me at any time and if I don't have answers for you, I will help you find them either by doing the research myself or helping you find a person who can answer them for you. Blessed day to you all!
So, to dispel all the crap that is going around on line, here are some thoughts to help you distinguish truth from crap.
1. Where are the facts?
Most of the time when you see negative stuff floating around online, there are no facts to back them up. Sure they will keep saying 'they' as a whole, but who exactly are they? Where are the facts to back up what they are saying. Where formal complaints filed? Do they have copies of them or are they just blowing off steam?
2. If they left, why all the negativity?
Now I know that it's easy to get wrapped up in being upset over something that happened. I've had a very rough week (one reason for no posts), but it doesn't do anything but keep the pot stirred, so to speak, when you keep posting negative stuff. If you left, leave it at that. If you are concerned for others, fine, but there is a way to post your concern so as not to come off as a negative nilly.
3. If you say negative crap about some company that upsets you, how do I know you won't say it about me if I upset you?
It all comes down to the same ol' school yard stuff. You tick me off, I talk about you badly behind your back, and so the circle starts. It's a never ending circle. There is always 3 sides to every story....his/hers/truth. And it's not always easy to find the third.
4. Where can I find the truth?
This is probably the hardest for you to find. Sometimes you need to form your own opinion but base it on fact. What is being sprouted on line, especially when it comes from an unreptutable site, is biased and not fact. So where do you go for fact? Easy, find information on companies in sites that deal with finacials,and that kind of stuff such as http://www.quintcareers.com/researching_companies.html
This will give you an overview of the company as a whole. Remember, people make up the company, and with any company you will have that bad apple that gives it a sour taste in your mouth. But most of the time, that bad apple has already fallen off the tree and is rotting on the ground. In other words, they are no longer with the company. Find those who have had dealings with the company, both as customers and 'employees' and base your opinions on what you find.
So you may ask, why am I posting all this? Well, like I said, there is a bunch of negative crap being spewed about my business. Yes, MY business. Meaning, Brown Bag Party. I'm wanting to address some of this here, to help any who are looking to do business with me or are looking to start their own business with me as their sponsor. I want to let everyone know where I stand and what I can do for them.
1. I do not steal reps from other companies. Frankly, I don't have time to search and see who is with what company and solisit them to join BBP. I don't have time. And why would I? If they are interested, they know who I am and who I am in businesss with. They can contact me. I don't 'train' my downline to do that either. Yes, I train them to advertise, but not solisit other reps.
2. I train my downline as best as I can when THEY want it. I feel it is important to set up training calls, but I cannot force the person to call in or to check in with me. If that makes it wrong, well, then it's wrong. I'm not going to bend someone's arm to make them want to work their business and give them the tools they need. They receive as much as they are willing to put into it. I'm always available for calls and my downline know this. I do not train my downline to lie. It's never good practice. If you don't know an answer, say so and then try to either find out or direct that person to someone who can answer it for them.
3. I do believe in helping my downline in achieving their goals, IF I know what those goals are. I can't do that if I don't know. My upline is supportive of what I and my downline does. Yes, there is one person who is uppermost. I know the hard work she has put in for it and STILL PUTS IN FOR IT! When I hear complaints about her, it irks me. It really does. She wasn't handed anything. She has worked for it and continues to. Because of the work she has done and continues to do, I have learned more and more of how to make my business a success. When I hear people rip on her, or Brown Bag Party for that matter, it shows me more of a jealous streak than anything.
I simply don't agree with any of the negativity posted on line. I'm one who goes for facts. Frankly, I haven't seen any. I have not seen any of the behavior these people list. Perhaps they are making things up because they are bitter, but I look at it this way. If they are this bitter over something they can't post facts on, but vague things, what's to say they won't do so with the company they are with now? What's to say they won't do that to their sponsors? If you read stuff about legalities, lawsuits, etc, I urge you to delve deeper into it. We are all intelligent people who know how to use the Internet. Research all you can. If you are interested in Brown Bag Party and would like to know what I know, I am willing to share that with you. I run a successful business, am not bitter that there are those who make more than me nor am I going to give you a bunch of false promises and vague answers. A business is what you put into it. If you are new to WHATEVER business you are in, you look for training. If you are not getting what you need, I urge you to contact your sponsor, boss, whatever and get more. It is your right!
Whew....now, I'm going to step off my soap box and tend to other matters. Remember, you can contact me at any time and if I don't have answers for you, I will help you find them either by doing the research myself or helping you find a person who can answer them for you. Blessed day to you all!
Brown Bag Party offers $29 Kit!
Did you hear the news?
Are you following me on Facebook or twitter?
Brown Bag Party is offering it's catalog kit for only $29! That's right! Until the end of the year, you can start your own Brown Bag Party business for only $29! And as an added bonus, if you contact me prior to December 31, I'll even pay your shipping! How cool is that?? You can be a proud business owner for only $29! You'd spend that each week on coffee or soda! You can do this!
Message me today! What's holding you back?
Are you following me on Facebook or twitter?
Brown Bag Party is offering it's catalog kit for only $29! That's right! Until the end of the year, you can start your own Brown Bag Party business for only $29! And as an added bonus, if you contact me prior to December 31, I'll even pay your shipping! How cool is that?? You can be a proud business owner for only $29! You'd spend that each week on coffee or soda! You can do this!
Message me today! What's holding you back?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Wow, It's December!
I was so busy yesterday that I forgot to get on here and update my blog!
I've been gone for the last week up north hunting with my family. I love the flexibility that Brown Bag Party has to offer! I was able to take a vacation without having to worry about 'time off'. Sometimes it's great to be my own boss!
Thanksgiving was superb! My family doesn't do the normal 'turkey' thing. My FIL hates turkey, so each year it's usually been a pork loin roast. This year my MIL did something different. She made spare ribs and boy were they good! Of course, Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie and stuffing, so we had them too!
I came back to town this past weekend to party with friends Brown Bag style and it was great! I felt relaxed and back in the groove of things. The rest really did me good.
Now we're moving into December and I got such exciting news from my oldest son! He let us know they were expecting! Can you believe it? I'm going to be a gramma! I feel so old, but I'm not really. My younger sister, who has 4 grandkids now, told me it was about time! I just had to laugh over it! I'm looking forward to spoiling the little one and then sending it home. Boy, I remember those days! Even now, with my youngest, Gramma and Grampa do the same thing. Paybacks, ya know?!
Business is doing very well. This month is starting strong for me and yet I get to take the week before and the week of Christmas off! How lucky is that?! It's all because I OWN my business and am not at the mercy of others to tell me when I have to work. We have scheduled Christmas at our house this year for Dec. 19th. Falls close to Solstice so it will be fantastic! The house looks so good already with all the decorations up. Sure wish I could keep them up all year!
I've surprised Brian, my husband, with his Christmas gift already too. Since his birthday and our anniversary fall so close to Christmas, it's a combination of all three. I bought him a new puppy! He's already training her and she's fitting in nicely with our family! He was so excited and even had tears in his eyes when he first held her. No one has ever done that for him before and I felt even more blessed that I was able to do so with my earnings from my business. It's all worth it! Now, I just wonder what he's going to get me!
I've been gone for the last week up north hunting with my family. I love the flexibility that Brown Bag Party has to offer! I was able to take a vacation without having to worry about 'time off'. Sometimes it's great to be my own boss!
Thanksgiving was superb! My family doesn't do the normal 'turkey' thing. My FIL hates turkey, so each year it's usually been a pork loin roast. This year my MIL did something different. She made spare ribs and boy were they good! Of course, Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving without the pumpkin pie and stuffing, so we had them too!
I came back to town this past weekend to party with friends Brown Bag style and it was great! I felt relaxed and back in the groove of things. The rest really did me good.
Now we're moving into December and I got such exciting news from my oldest son! He let us know they were expecting! Can you believe it? I'm going to be a gramma! I feel so old, but I'm not really. My younger sister, who has 4 grandkids now, told me it was about time! I just had to laugh over it! I'm looking forward to spoiling the little one and then sending it home. Boy, I remember those days! Even now, with my youngest, Gramma and Grampa do the same thing. Paybacks, ya know?!
Business is doing very well. This month is starting strong for me and yet I get to take the week before and the week of Christmas off! How lucky is that?! It's all because I OWN my business and am not at the mercy of others to tell me when I have to work. We have scheduled Christmas at our house this year for Dec. 19th. Falls close to Solstice so it will be fantastic! The house looks so good already with all the decorations up. Sure wish I could keep them up all year!
I've surprised Brian, my husband, with his Christmas gift already too. Since his birthday and our anniversary fall so close to Christmas, it's a combination of all three. I bought him a new puppy! He's already training her and she's fitting in nicely with our family! He was so excited and even had tears in his eyes when he first held her. No one has ever done that for him before and I felt even more blessed that I was able to do so with my earnings from my business. It's all worth it! Now, I just wonder what he's going to get me!
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