1. Keep Track Of Call Backs

There are going to be times when someone isn’t able to talk to you about their business for one reason or another. In that case you need to schedule a time to call them back. This is extremely important. You must be organized so that you make sure that you call the person back exactly when you say you’re going to. That means being very careful about the way you organized your call backs.

Some people will want to organize that kind of thing on a computer program and some people find it easier to use something like a day planner. Whatever you use is fine as long as it is always available to you and easy to keep track of. Nothing will put a prospect off more than not calling them back when you’re suppose to.

2. When Possible Use A Different Computer

It can sometimes be easier to use a different computer just for business. Yes, many people run their home businesses off of a family computer however when you do that you run the risk of things getting lost or not being able to work when you want to because your son is working on something for school or your daughter won’t get off of Myspace. So if it’s at all possible it can be really helpful to have a laptop or desktop computer that is strictly for working your business and keeping track of things.

3. Keep All Your Leads In One Place

Even after you’ve called a lead you might still want to keep it filed away. That way you can call them back in 6 months or a year and see if they might be interested in the business now. People’s situations change a lot during a years time so don’t throw away old leads just because they didn’t sign up the first time you called them.

You can keep track of older leads by using a piece of paper and keeping them in your filing cabinet OR you can do it on your computer. Just know that if your computer crashes for some reason all those leads will be gone forever and that could cost you money.

4. Have Your Personal Schedule Visible

You don’t want to schedule a call back with someone at the same time you’re suppose to be at your daughters softball game. So its’ a good idea to have your weekly or monthly personal schedule hung up on the wall somewhere where you can easily see it. That way you won’t schedule something for your business when you already have plans.

By keeping your home office good and organized you can get more work done whenever you need to and that will translate into more money for your business.

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What is the #1 thing that you want to hear more about in the Home Party Plan business?

We discuss a wide variety of topics on this site.  All of them somehow revolve around or are related to the home show party plan business or home based businesses.

I am trying to narrow down our focus so that we can really drill into what matters most to you the subscribers.

To do this I need your help.  So, what is the single most important topic that would help you with your business?

PLEASE leave us the answer to this question in the box below.    The email address is so that we can let you know when we talk about your topic.  (we NEVER sell, rent, or give away your information to anyone else for any reason)

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Is Your Business a Scam?

If you are reading this blog chances are that you are involved in, or considering getting involved in direct sales or ‘home party plan sales’. It is no secret to your customers that when you sell them something from your product line,  you make commission from that sale.

Do the people that you sell to think your product is a scam? Is it wrong for you to make a commission when you sell something?  Of course not!

Would you represent a product or company that you didn’t believe in? Would you sell something that you didn’t think was top quality stuff?    Of course not!

The other day someone unsubscribed from my email list with the following comment. “I didn’t know I was signing up for a scam.” I was (and still am) a little confused. This made me think more about this part of my business.

For those of you that don’t know what I do and who I am…

In addition to running an internet marketing company ( FasterDigital.com ) I  run this website (http://HomeShowPartySales.com ) and ConsultantGames.com .   I have chosen to be involved in these websites because I love motivating and coaching sales people.  I have been directly involved in sales  and managing of people for all of my working career.  I know what works in direct sales.  I read about it and study it every day.  I know how to motivate others to take ownership in their job.  I know how to teach people to become successful salespeople.  I know how to teach you to run successful businesses.

SO…  Why would someone think that this website and email list is a scam?

Maybe they don’t think that the content and tips that I provide are very good.  I will continue to work on my writing to provide the best content and material I can to my readers on a regular basis.   I am also very conscious of  trying to put out more of the ‘No Sales Pitch’ content than I do the ‘Sales Pitch’ content.

Maybe they think that because I try to sell something that the whole thing is a scam????

I make a living working on the internet.  Just like your own businesses, I run this part of my business to make money.  I am lucky that I have found something that can provide true value, benefit, and greater income to my readers while at the same time generating some income for myself. You don’t just sell your product for fun do you?  You want to make some money while you are selling it.

Only the best material…

From time to time I send out emails telling about “Party Secrets Revealed” and now “The Little Black Book of Home Party Plan Marketing Secrets”.  I have read through about a hundred ebooks, books, online courses, etc… that teach sales and business building skills.  I feel that  these two products are the best out there for my readers.

Do I make money when you buy these books?  Absolutely.  I get a commission on them.  Just like you get a commission when you make a sale.  It is no different.

I would not suggest anything to you if I did not believe that it was REALLY good stuff.  My goal here is to have readers that stick around.  If I gave you junk you would leave pretty quickly. If you ever feel that a blog post or article was not up to par, or if you have any comments, complaints, critisism, or compliments, PLEASE email me or leave a comment on the blog.  Just like you I want to continue to improve my business.  I will gladly take any help I can get.

So please keep reading my emails.  Go out on the web and find other sources of business education.  Keep studying and working to build your business.  Together we can be very successful!

Now for my shameless plug…  My friend Patricia has put together a great system that takes you through building a business that generates leads on autopilot.  Not just sales leads but leads for new recruits as well. If you really want to build your home party plan business you need to get this system.

At least check out her page by clicking here…

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How Much Time Do I Need To Spend To Be Successful In My New Business?

A frequently asked question of someone who’s thinking about starting their own business is “how many hours will I have to work?”

Most people who come into home party plan businesses already have a full time job and possibly even a second job on top of that. They don’t have a lot of time to devote to their new business. I can tell you that if you work smarter you can attain success in a home based business in only about 7-10 hours per week.

Of course the more the work the faster the success will come so if you can work more that’s awesome. It just means that you’ll reach your goals that much faster. If you don’t have at least 7 hours a week to devote to your business you can still have success but it’s going to be a bit harder and possibly take a lot more time. Your business is just like a garden and if you tend to it regularly it will flower and bloom and if you don’t it will wither and die.

However, more importantly than how many hours you work is how consistently you are willing to work. If you work for 45 minutes on your business EVERY DAY that will be much better than working for 2 days straight and then doing nothing for a month… understand?

Consistency and finding a good rhythm is very important for true home based business success. That is not to say that you can’t take a day or two off now and then just don’t ignore your business for more than a week. Try to do something at least every day or every other day to help your business grow.

And the most important thing to remember is that you are entering this business to make money.  In order to make money you must sell something.  For most of us we sell this ’something’ at home shows or home parties.  You will of course need to be able to block out time to go do the actual home shows.

If you’re very low on free time just try to find little pockets of time wherever you can. Perhaps on your lunch hour at work or for an hour after your kids go to bed at night. Remember that the more hours you log in the beginning the less you’ll have to work down the road once your business really takes off.

You don’t have to work a lot of hours to find success in your home show party business. Just use the time you have and try to be consistent and make your new business a priority.

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Of course every team/company will be different. Some companies already have a training system in place. If  there is already a system in place you can use the good parts from that system.  If you follow these 10 tips you will train a team of people who will be extremely successful. And if they are successful, then you will be successful as well.

1.Develop a Monthly Budget – You can’t lay out a plan of action unless you know how much money your new team member has to use in a month. We are calling this ‘marketing money’.  It could be used for new demo product, purchasing flyers and catalogs, postage for mailings, or what ever else it takes to promote and build the business.  I recommend that unless they absolutely insist you tell them to spend no more than $50 – $100 per month on marketing. (And some people can spend much less than that) That’s because if someone is spending a lot of money they are going to expect big results and you can’t always promise big results your first couple of months.

Once you know how much money your new team member has to spend each month  you can sit down and create to plan of action for them based on what they have to spend and how much time they have to do it all in.

2. Create a List of Friends and Family – I know, I know, people don’t like to do this anymore blah, blah, but honestly this is one of the best ways to get your new team member out there and talking to people. Talking with friends and family first is great practice and best of all it’s free. So no matter how much they protest don’t let them skip this step!

3. Get Them Plugged into a Team Environment – Whether it’s local opportunity meetings or a weekly team conference call find a way to get them plugged into a team like environment. You never want your new team member to feel alone or like they aren’t being looked after. Getting involved with a team will help them to stay motivated and focused.

4. Teach Them the Power of the No – If you’re in network marketing you’re going to hear the word “no”… a lot! Teach your new team member that hearing the word “no” isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It just means that they’re that much closer to a “yes”! Sometimes people feel that if they get a “no” they must be doing something wrong which is not the case at all! Make sure they know that!

5. Call Them 3 Times Per Week – Your new team member should never, ever feel like they’re in this alone. For the first few months call them at least 3 times a week to check in on them, keep them motivated and give them new ideas!

6. Create Healthy Competition - Once you’ve established a team environment you might want to think about creating some sort of contest to keep them on their toes. Nothing motivates greatness more than a little competition!

7. Introduce Them To Your Upline/Branch Leaders/Managers/or whatever your company calls them. – This is especially important if you’re new to the business yourself. There are going to be questions that not even you may be able to answer. That’s why it’s so important to introduce your new team member to your upline.

8. Don’t Waste Your time With Weak Links - Look, there are always going to be people who aren’t pulling their own weight. You tell them to make and list and they don’t, you tell them to come to a meeting and they don’t. We’re not saying that you should cast these people aside completely. However, you don’t want to waste a ton of time trying to motivate someone who can complete the simplest tasks. Spend your time with the people who will do what it takes to succeed.

9. Be Honest - Never, ever lie about your income or success level. Always be an honest open book to your team members. This will establish trust and it’s just a good way to do business.

I hope this helps to get you started with your new recruits.  While you can certainly make a decent amount of money strictly by selling your product yourself,  the path to the big bucks is developing a strong team under you.

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Here are three reasons why you should start a blog today.   You may be asking me, “Bruce, What do those three reasons have to do with building my Home Show Party Sales business?”.     My answer, “EVERYTHING”.   If you remember back some time ago I posted an article about improving yourself first to help improve your business.  This is where these 3 reasons come in.

#1 – You’ll improve and refine your writing skills.
With the massive shift in the global economy, it’s now possible for someone located 10,000 miles away, in China or India, to take the jobs that were once limited only to highly educated, English native, university graduates. With this shift in the worldwide labour market, there have been many smaller changes. It’s not harder and harder for many graduates, and even non-graduates, to find a position. Blogging allows you to improve your most valuable employment currency: your communications skills.

#2 – You’ll gain personal exposure.
Blogs are a phenomenal self-marketing tool. Whether you’re looking to brand yourself as a professional, or merely highlight your abilities to potential employers, creating a blog gives you a chance to share your voice with the world. With employers eager to differentiate between their potential employees, a well maintained blog could be the step that pushes you into the position that you’ve always wanted.

#3 – Blogs help you connect with other influential people, and learn from their experiences.
Many people are hesitant to start a blog because they don’t want other people to see what they’re writing. In many ways this argument is the worst reason not to start a blog, and in fact one of the best reasons to start one. When you put yourself out there, you put yourself alongside thousands of other influential public figures that have put in the same dedication and decisions as you have. Connect with these valuable people and you can build a knowledge bank and Rolodex of connections that will allow you to create massive online success.

If these three reasons aren’t enough for you to jump into the world of online writing and start your blog, then you’ll surely find some more once you observe the dynamics and returns associated with the blog world. With many bloggers making massive money, connections, and influence online, it’s certainly a lucrative industry to enter if you’re got the creative spark, determination, and ability to keep your blog up and running.

To learn more about blogging, check out the free  How To Install Wordpress Plugins & Themes report.

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Blogging is a highly effective marketing strategy for any kind of marketing or sales business, and with the right combination of promotional strategy and effective content, it’s possible for your blog to rake in a massively lucrative online income for you. No matter what subject your blog covers, it’s easily possible to market and promote it and turn it from a D-list blog into one of the most popular and celebrated blogs on the internet.

This is great if you’re an experienced blogger with years of blogging built up under your belt. If that is the case, you’ve got hundreds of posts and thousands of readers ready to follow you wherever you go. If you’re a beginner blogger it’s not quite as easy. There are so many variables in the blogging world, so many things to learn and unknowns to worry about, that it can be very easy to lose sight of the results that lie at the end of the tunnel.

Don’t lose sight — it’s very, very possible for a newbie blogger to turn their blog into one of the most popular blogs on the internet. Once you’ve found your niche and perfect market, you can focus on the most important aspects of blog promotion and turn your blog into something that brings in an online income, massive exposure, and plenty of cross-marketing opportunities for you and your business.

The thing is, the big bloggers aren’t any different from you. They’re no smarter, no more talented, and no more powerful. What they’re achieved is simply a result of their mindset and their blogging strategy. This could easily be you, provided you use the right strategies and tactics to propel yourself to blogging success. This free report, featuring information crafted by highly talented bloggers and marketers, contains all the secrets that you need to shoot your blog to the top of its category.

I have come across this wonderful free guide.   Click on the link below.   BONUS TIP: When you see an offer for a second free ‘how to blog guide’ grab that one too!   I have read both of them and they are both fantastic. (and free)

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No matter what you blog about, whether it’s cheese, movies, or motor vehicles, there’s something for you in it. With hundreds of different marketing and monetisation strategies out there for bloggers to pick from, the potential to launch your blog and create a massive online income is very real indeed. Apply the principles and tips in this free report and you’ll launch yourself towards massive online success, repeated online earnings, and endless blogging exposure.

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If you are reading this email then you have visited my blog and know first hand that I use blogs for ALL of my websites.   Even for sites I design for my business clients.    Blogs are a great way to get the word out about your business or product.   Blogging is truly a world-changing innovation, with many worldwide bloggers creating companies, revolutionizing industries, and using their blogs to promote their work, and with massive success.

In todays market if you want to succeed and start making the really big bucks, YOU NEED YOUR OWN WEBSITE.   NOT the website that you company gives you!   Even if your company says that you can not have a website of your own,  YOU CAN have a website or BLOG about YOU.  Tell the world about YOU.   Have a way to keep in touch with your customers.  Get noticed and found by people outside of your geographical area.  START A BLOG TODAY!

If you spend any time ‘online’ then you have surely visited a few successful blogs.  It may seem that you would never be able to compete with these pro bloggers but that is far from the truth.  It won’t take a ton of reading and studying.  In fact it is not very technical at all.  The real value in blogging lies in finding the 20% of actions that result for 80% of your blogging outcomes, and focus on them above all else.

With so many different blogging platforms out there, ranging from Wordpress to Typepad to Movable Type, it can be incredibly confusing and daunting for beginners who are looking to simply start their blog with the minimum amount of effort.   The good news is that it’s very possible to dive into a blog on any platform. With the massive amounts of free templates, themes, and blogging plug-ins out there today, the ability to code HTML and CSS isn’t even slightly required in order to become a highly successful blogger. All that you need is the right knowledge, mindset, and strategic plan.

So, how should you get started as a blogger? It’s no surprise that many beginner bloggers end up leaving their blog after just a couple of weeks, as the amount of work associated with many forms of blogging can often result in headaches, stress, and difficulty completing even the most simple blogging task.

I have found this free report that shows you in simple terms how to start a blog.  Skip all of the frustrating minutiae and skip forward to the most valuable and important steps.

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I know, it can be daunting starting out a new blog. With many people scared to ever put their writing out there, you’re taking a courageous and brave step by showing your writing to the entire world. Don’t go out at half-power. Use the information in this free report to create the best blog you possibly can, and take the blogosphere by storm with your innovative and exciting content. Whether you’re blogging to create an income, to promote your business, or just to get your word out there into the world, this free report can help you get down the right path with your blogging strategy, and save you the trouble of having to master the technicalities of blogging by yourself.

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Your office space should contain and display items that make you feel positive about life and about reaching goals.  If you have goals and things you would like to do it might be a good idea to post these things on the wall of your office or your cubicle.  This way you have a constant reminder of the things you would eventually like to do.

Only you know where you would like to be in the future.  You should create your space as a constant and positive reminder that you are working to get there.  Create a positive atmosphere around you no matter where you are.  This also includes the car you drive.  If you spend many hours in the car commuting everyday make it a positive space.  This means clean it up.  Don’t drive around a depressing vehicle that is full of trash and paperwork.  Get your car detailed and begin to take care of it.  You would be surprised how good you will feel when you clean up your car.

A clean home and clean office space make a really big deal when you need motivation.  If you find yourself sitting in mounds of paperwork you might have the attitude you are never going to complete the things you need done.  A messy workspace can be frustrating and depressing.  It may cause you to procrastinate and even be disorganized with your thoughts as well as your work.

A messy and dirty home can be depressing and disabling.  Many people will sit around procrastinating for hours in a messy home.  It is amazing how good a clean home can make you feel.  The best thing you can do is clean up your home.  You will feel great and ready to take on anything.  Get rid of those clothes which have been sitting in the closet for years that you haven’t worn once.  Clean out the mess in the shed and the garage.  Don’t just wipe down the counters and do the dishes.  Clean house means create a new space that is positive and ready for the new to come into your home.  Get rid of all of the old.

The space you spend your time in includes your car, home, and the office space you work in.  It has a lot to do with the way you feel and the attitude you have when you wake up in the morning.  Clean up the spaces you live in and make a positive atmosphere for you to enjoy and want to have a good day.  You will finally see the goals as achievable rather than sit around thinking about them.

Stay Tuned for Part 3…

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Motivation is what keeps us going.  It is the reason people succeed
and the reason people fail.  Motivation is the drive someone has to
complete a task.  The ingredients of motivation are combined with
many factors which include simplicity, attitude, the people you
hang around, the way you think, knowing yourself, helping other
people and so much more.

The purpose of this post and tomorrows post are to take you through methods you can practice on a daily basis to remain motivated.  These techniques can help you feel better about yourself in everything you do.  You
can take these methods with you when you go to work and when you
are at home.

Motivation is the spark everyone needs to make it throughout the
day, to set and meet goals, and more.  Without motivation you will
fail.  When you have apathy toward something you are not motivated
because you couldn’t care either way.  This is the worst attitude
you can have because it isn’t negative either.  Someone who feels
this way isn’t capable of achieving anything because they don’t
care if they do or not.  If you are feeling this way this e-book is
exactly what you need to help you overcome your attitude and begin
feeling motivated again.

When you know how to remain motivated with yourself you can also
help others because your attitude will be contagious.  When you
practice daily motivational techniques eventually they will come to
you naturally.  At first some of these methods may be difficult for
you to do or to remember.  It will take time for you to begin to
naturally practice and follow these techniques.

Tomorrow – Part2  Be sure to check your email.

What is it that gets you motivated?   Do you have something that you read, refer to, or someone that you talk to that gets you pumped up when your just not movtivated?      Let us know.  Please share in the comments box below.

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