tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14248137789849489162012-02-01T08:57:23.415-06:00WAHM-Network Marketing and MLM-Lisa Willard-Network Marketing TrainingAre you ready to create freedom with Network Marketing? Chances are if you are here, you are looking for a solution. Well, you have come to the right place. Let's talk about MLM and Network Marketing and how together we can achieve YOUR goals. Learn how you can build a successful Network Marketing Business from your home. I did and you can too!Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125MLMandNetworkMarketing-lisaWillard-candleHomeBusinesshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-62300596888890859172010-01-06T17:12:00.001-06:002010-01-06T19:47:18.450-06:002010-01-06T19:47:18.450-06:00January.....A fresh start is always fun!"The average person who develops the habit of setting clear priorities and getting important tasks completed quickly will run circles around a genius who talks a lot and makes wonderful plans but who gets very little done." ~Brian Tracy Today I received Julie Anne Jones' newsletter in my inbox. It was full of some really great stuff. One thing she focused on was a fresh start. How do we Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-33739239742498588792010-01-04T17:30:00.003-06:002010-01-04T20:31:15.231-06:002010-01-04T20:31:15.231-06:00Can you really use the Internet to build your business?We've heard it all said.....explode your business online. You can make thousands online. Can it really be done? As a matter of fact it can. But before you take your business to the Internet, there's just a few things you need to know.I took my business online about three years ago. And since that time, the Internet has grown, my business has grown and social media is at an all time high. Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-14056384770882924232009-12-11T06:08:00.001-06:002009-12-11T15:27:47.934-06:002009-12-11T15:27:47.934-06:00Success or FailureHave you ever had someone sign up with your business and then wowza....they disappear. Well, I'm sure you have. We all have had this happen in our business.So what in the world went wrong? Was it your fault? Did you do something or didn't do something? Well, first of all, don't blame yourself. As leaders of a team of distributors, a partnership is a two way street. Chances are, those that Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-7329925717668056742009-12-03T17:09:00.000-06:002009-12-03T17:09:00.698-06:002009-12-03T17:09:00.698-06:00What is your mindset?Are you willing to do what it takes to be successful in your home business? I mean really willing? So many times success depends on being open to new ideas and exploring avenues that maybe we didn't embrace from the get go. I know that was certainly true for me in my own experience. But over the past few years, I have certainly learned a great deal about being open and not using the phrase....Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-79926536584264401912009-12-03T16:58:00.001-06:002009-12-03T16:58:09.602-06:002009-12-03T16:58:09.602-06:00What is your mindset?Are you willing to do what it takes to be successful in your home business? I mean really willing? So many times success depends on being open to new ideas and exploring avenues that maybe we didn't embrace from the get go. I know that was certainly true for me in my own experience. But over the past few years, I have certainly learned a great deal about being open and notLisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-89486797409895045302009-12-03T15:29:00.001-06:002009-12-03T15:29:57.386-06:002009-12-03T15:29:57.386-06:00Little things done over and over again add up to making a difference in a big way.Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-20021475780773775222009-11-16T06:37:00.001-06:002009-11-16T14:53:13.272-06:002009-11-16T14:53:13.272-06:00MLM - are we telling the truth?If you are or ever have been in the Network Marketing industry, are you painting the "true" picture? When I first entered the MLM industry, I did a great deal of research and knew that growing a successful home business would be work....hard work.As you thumb through home business magazines, it's full of pictures of people with fancy cars, enormous homes and things that lead you to believe the Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-40669430703967062202009-11-10T06:19:00.001-06:002009-11-10T10:31:37.118-06:002009-11-10T10:31:37.118-06:00Social Networking - The New NetworkingNetworking used to mean attending chamber of commerce meetings and trying to start conversations with strangers. These events still exist and are certainly useful get togethers. But today, much of the interaction is taking place online. Not only do you not have to leave your home to meet people, but you can narrow your search or create your "niche" to people who are more likely to be Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-44156987712428444862009-11-09T10:59:00.001-06:002009-11-09T11:14:14.981-06:002009-11-09T11:14:14.981-06:00"Make time" for your home businessWhen I first started looking into Network Marketing, one of the first questions asked to me was "how much spare time do you have?" My answer, " I don't have any spare time." And most of us don't have spare time. When I started my home business journey, my kids were ages 1,3 and 9 and I had a more than FT Corporate America job. So yes, my home business was something I had to make time Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-32441888159720503332009-11-08T20:19:00.001-06:002009-11-08T20:19:22.917-06:002009-11-08T20:19:22.917-06:00Did you know the Direct Selling Association reports show that the party plan home business segmentreports $7.2 BILLION in sales. And the primary benefit? Yes, immediate income!Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-86766620969034556222009-11-04T15:15:00.001-06:002009-11-04T15:15:18.567-06:002009-11-04T15:15:18.567-06:00Remember who your most important customers are, your 20 percent that create 80 percent of your income. And make sure you take good care of them.Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-36375970272137781612009-11-04T06:15:00.000-06:002009-11-04T11:22:58.264-06:002009-11-04T11:22:58.264-06:00Tips on choosing the Right Home BusinessOne of the most important aspects of earning a reliable income from home is making sure you have selected the right company for you. The Direct Selling Women's Alliance recommends you consider these steps when choosing your home business company.1. Select a product you love and would be excited to share with others.2. Don't rush the decision. Select a few favorites and research.3. Inquire Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-26051718919129045862009-11-02T20:28:00.005-06:002009-11-02T20:44:48.370-06:002009-11-02T20:44:48.370-06:00Growing a home business teamI just finished listening to one of our team coaching calls and as always, it got me to thinking and my wheels turning. As a home business owner and coach, my passion is growing a team of distributors. When a new member joins my team, it's really important to get them started on the right track. Here's a few highlights to start your new team members the "right" way.1. Maximize the excitement.Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-6392607337866528592009-10-27T06:41:00.000-05:002009-10-27T12:43:28.104-05:002009-10-27T12:43:28.104-05:00Keep your home business strong during economic turmoil1. Apply the 80-20 to customers and products – This rules states that 80 percent of your business comes from 20 percent of your customers. And the 80-20 rule is now more important than ever. Remember, who your most important customers are. Offer them more for less and give them exceptional service. Think about how you acquired these customers and duplicate it. Where did these customers come Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-31081161518445748952009-10-22T06:13:00.001-05:002009-10-22T11:23:05.563-05:002009-10-22T11:23:05.563-05:00Direct Selling SuccessWhen it comes to a successful Direct Selling Home business, there are keys to success.1. Desire - You must have that burning desire. The desire that keeps you going, even when times are tough. I know there are nights, I literally just can't sleep becuase I'm so excited about what's going on in my home business and team. It's just one of those things that is hard to explain. You definitely Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-11595704382067990892009-10-08T06:04:00.002-05:002009-10-08T11:39:45.263-05:002009-10-08T11:39:45.263-05:00Building your business during the holidaysAs the holiday season approaches, it's time to start preparing your business now to get through the holidays. It's just a fact that we all get busier and if we aren't prepared and we haven't planned accordingly, some things just may slip through the cracks.Here's 10 tips to help you grow your home business through this hoiday season.1. Retail your product. Does your business have a retail Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-39146421353616569012009-10-06T06:05:00.000-05:002009-10-06T08:58:48.005-05:002009-10-06T08:58:48.005-05:00Autoresponders- do they work?Using an autoresponder in my home business has been key to my successful business. Autoresponders are just a great way to stay "in front" of my contacts. It allows me to build relationships on "autopilot." In a sense, it allows you to automate your follow up. Yes, there is certainly a wrong way and right way to use an autoresponder. It doesn't take the place of picking up the phone and Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-58091990152666908072009-09-24T18:00:00.000-05:002009-09-24T18:00:00.667-05:002009-09-24T18:00:00.667-05:00The first steps to creating success in your home businessStarting a home business is a big step and a defining moment. So beginning the right way is certainly important. It can be overwhelming and it can be a little scary. But having a plan in place right from the beginning can help you create success from early on. These steps can be applied to any new home business or one that you started years ago. Sometimes its important to go back to the Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-58958186349150344032009-09-21T06:11:00.001-05:002009-09-21T11:44:35.415-05:002009-09-21T11:44:35.415-05:00Personal Development is KeyOne of the main keys to a successful home business is YOU. Yes, believe it or not, it's YOU and the person you are becoming. You attract who you are. Actively engaging in a personal development program is key to your success. Become the person you want to be. So, how do you do this? Spend some time reading each day. Read within your industry. Michael Clouse has some great suggestions at Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-6766459309216873992009-09-18T06:18:00.001-05:002009-09-18T11:37:56.489-05:002009-09-18T11:37:56.489-05:00Faking it until making itWhen I first began to build a team of distributors I had a mental block. I wanted to help others succeed, but I hadn't yet succeeded myself. Did you feel the same way? Or maybe you are feeling "the feeling" right now. You must realize that we all start somewhere and our profession isn't any different. Lawyers, doctors, teachers all spend years in college preparing. Home Business Owners Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-57832121907228353762009-09-15T06:11:00.000-05:002009-09-15T12:28:29.933-05:002009-09-15T12:28:29.933-05:00Direct Sales, MLM and Social MediaMost of you know, that when I began my "at home" business I focused more on the MLM/Network Marketing side of things vs.Direct Selling.Growing a team, training, coaching has always been my passion. I really never considered myself a "party planner." But here lately, my company has really been focusing more on the "Direct Selling" side of things. And so far, I really like what I see. I mean Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-32490472129512473312009-09-08T06:21:00.001-05:002009-09-08T10:12:05.399-05:002009-09-08T10:12:05.399-05:00Leadership"True leaders don’t develop people’s belief in the leader; they develop a belief in the follower." by Randy Gage.I read this quote by Randy Gage a few days ago. And it's so true. Leaders of course must develop a belief in themselves. And sometimes this is the hardest step. Some will step up and take on leadership roles instantly and some won't.Ask yourself this question. What if your Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-38727924213448360792009-09-03T05:51:00.001-05:002009-09-03T13:46:48.005-05:002009-09-03T13:46:48.005-05:00Home Business Challenges - be prepared for themIn any home business, challenges and obstacles are going to arise. It’s just part of the journey and if we are prepared, it will be a bump in the road and nothing more.So, let’s talk about those challenges so we are prepared when they come. 1. Distractions. Yes, they happen. It might be the phone ringing, the kids, or all the stuff in life that just happens. It’s true that life happens and Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-17019761658325115722009-09-01T06:31:00.000-05:002009-09-01T12:33:57.966-05:002009-09-01T12:33:57.966-05:00Master the Secrets of SuccessMaster the Secret of SuccessWhen you operate a home business, there are some keys to creating success. Success just doesn’t happen. You don’t’ just find it, you don’t luck into it, and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. Success is created and as a home business owner, you must define what success is to you. So, what are the Secrets to Success?1. The first one is being Consistent. Your Lisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1424813778984948916.post-36854308145859450112009-08-19T06:46:00.000-05:002009-08-31T11:57:42.824-05:002009-08-31T11:57:42.824-05:00A home business with optionsI’ve been in the Network Marketing industry for the past 4 years. Two years ago I made a huge decision to leave the company I started with and go a different direction. I had to find a way to work “smarter” vs. harder. As a mom of three, a corporate America employee and a wife, my time was very limited in building a residual income. I took my business to the Internet and started learning allLisa Willardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03717761706510224949noreply@blogger.com1