Thursday, October 25, 2007

Team Up Activities October 25, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful for my health

2. I believe in the quality and integrity of the company and want others to share in the health.

3. I will be contacting a woman who wants to order GC. I will try again to reach the woman from the Louisiana Humane Society.

I will be preparing my GC display for a school fair that I am doing on Friday.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for the rain!

We are in the right place at the right time with the right people.

Yesterday we had a good meeting with our downline folks who have inroads into the Manassas Park School District. Our hope is that they can eventually introduce the cleaning products for the health of the students and the environment.

We placed an air source unit for testing in a restaurant this morning.
We got our first Gold Ambassador signed up today!

We will be traveling today and for the next several days may not have continuous access to the computer. We will do our best to keep the blog updated with your postings.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Team Up Activities October 24, 2007

Traci

I am so thankful for a place of refuge and for moments of quiet.
I am celebrating 2 new members and 1 new business builder by October 31 by buying myself a new bodycare product from our line.
I have my first First Steps training today with Rosa at 3pm! ****Doggone! I've been working on this email for 45 minutes! Let me just get to my day :-) !

Mike and Becky

Great call last night!

We remain thankful for fulfillment of His promises even though they may be delayed they are not late!

Today we do good for ourselves by doing good for others

Mike is delivering an Air Source unit today and later today we have an a strategy session with downline about placing Get Clean in schools. Becky has a full day of appointments!

Karen
Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for Natural Resources.

Next weekend I will be relaxing at a luxurious spa for a day of celebration for the 2 new Gold Ambassadors I signed up!

Yesterday I spoke to 3 new people. Got appt. for Friday with Sultana. Also booked appt for Saturday at 3:00 to sign GOLD!!!

I will continue to keep my schedule booked everyday. Especially for the final stretch of the "RACE." TEAM VISION POWER!!!

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Team Up Activities October 23, 2007

Mike and Becky

Becky attended BNI this morning. Today we had a strategy session with a business builder and have a Gold Ambassador pending! Team up call tonight.

We are thankful for everything we need today and how God supplies us each day.

We are moving confidently in the direction of tommorrow because we know God has already been there (and we have also through our vision and dreams).

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for support from others.

Every day I talk to at least 2 people and show them a better way of life!

Yesterday I made a 1 on 1 appt. with Fernando for Thursday at noon. Gave a truck driver info about the business. I also spoke to Dr. Cunningham (vet.) about GC. Gave her some literature and samples! Listened to Team Up call!

Today I hope to see how Lauren and Tricia are doing with the weight program. I have left voice mail and email so far. Will call and prepare for 1 on 1 appt. with Colleen (RN) Wed. evening. Building and growing daily! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Monday, October 22, 2007

Team Up Activities October 22, 2007

Traci
Friday and Saturday were Gerald's vacation days so we were away from the computer most of the day. This morning I got so distracted because our 6 month old had his first tooth come through! We were celebrating by calling grandparents and aunts which took our thoughts away from emailing the daily. Forgive our distractedness, please.
I am thankful for my family and for the things I can experience anew with them. I spoke with 4 "new" people this weekend and am doing my Minerelles in home this Saturday. Team Up has really helped me see and sieze more opportunities. I am still learning how to ask the right questions to bring about the most helpful.


Mike and Becky,

We had a great day yesterday doing strategy sessions and first steps training for some of the folks on one of our other teams.

We are thankful that we have insight into the future by way of our vision and affirmations (remember dreamers have already visited the future).

We are moving on from yesterday by taking action today which leads us into our destiny tommorrow.

1. We are thankful to live each day to the fullest, not letting anything steal us off course towards our Vision for the future.
2. Affirmation: Christmas takes on an added celebration of adding five Sales Leaders to our recap in December.

Today, Becky is making at least 20 follow-up phone calls to: Review new member orientation benefits, five-day follow-up calls for new customers from in-home gathering, referrals for BNI chapter, and inviting new people to EXCITE! Looking forward to the Team Up call tonight at 7 PM.


Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for more time left in Team Up!

I have 2 Gold Ambassadors waiting to sign up before the end of the month!

The weekend was a very big growing experience/challenge for me. My home show Saturday resulted in 0 people showing up. My home show Sunday cancelled at the last minute. These are the times that make me stronger and more determined to succeed! Will stay busy booking everyday till the end! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Friday, October 19, 2007

Team Up Activities October 19, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful for the rain

2. I have the favor of the Lord where ever I go

3. I made three calls yesterday. One lady is interested in the soy. I called several times yesterday and she was too busy to talk each time. (She was having computer issues at work) She did say each time, ”please do call back.” I was not able to get in touch with her after that. I only made it to one school yesterday. It was the day care center near my home. I went simply to drop off my fliers, but when I got there the director was there and wanted to hear all about the GC line. She was very excited to find it. I felt so dumb as I was totally not prepared for an “appointment.” (Lesson learned). Fortunately, I live less than a mile from the day care, so I ran home and got my GC kit, printed out the MSD Sheets and info on Basic G, grabbed a member application and went back. (Whew!) Unfortunately she was not able to sign the membership form as she had to do a “bus run.” She said she would call me when she got back. I did not hear from her, but I know she was really busy at that point. I did run into a bit of a legal issue that I’m not sure about. She asked if GC was approved by the Health Department. I told her I didn’t know, but that Basic G is registered with the EPA. She seemed OK with that. I called Shaklee and they said that each state is different and to give her the MSD sheets. The last thing I want is for her to get into trouble for using an “illegal” cleaner. If nothing else she seemed interested for herself as well.

4. Today I will return to talk to her (above) about membership.

I have two calls to make, and plan on visiting two animal care facilities about GC.

Stephanie

Team Up Tidbits
It says we now have 97 points. They have all my points accounted for.

If we each provide 4 points for the team we will reach the 120, but I think that end of the month is a great time to go for more.

My goal is to provide 10 points or more. I have two more events scheduled, but I have also noticed that the person to person phone calls are just effective. Just by offering a free membership for each person that orders $100. or more, I am finding that they order more than the Get Clean Kit and I get points for the team and for Hawaii. My goal is to convert 12 more families to Get Clean kits before November 1 and to reach that 10,000pv I have been reaching for since January.

I figured out that to get the PV increase points for Hawaii, I have to average 9000pv per month. My team is helping me get there, but my goal is to increase my personal pv by 500 each month. I also figured out that if I DO THE PLAN, I will have 600 points by June. Now I have to check with the company and see how many of my kids that pays for so we can budget the cost of bringing the rest.

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for my bravery.

I continue to share PROUDLY! I only let the NO'S make me STRONGER!

Yesterday was very invigorating! I was blessed to "receive" from Hanli's ministry at Becky and Mike's house! NICE!!! After returning from my son's full day of Dr. appt. I met a lady I have seen in the area before. I shared the business with her after she told me about her summer including breaking her foot due to not eating, trying to diet she fainted. (I could not resist) I shared the business with her. She is a nurse at the N.I.C.U. I have an appt. with her (Colleen) next Wed. YEAH!

Today I will complete everything for my home shows this weekend! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Mike and Becky

We are very thankful for His manifold blessings that come disguised as WORK!

Every person that we meet is a divine appointment

Today we have a followup meeting with a women who owns a cleaning company.
Becky has a lunch appointment about the business opportunity.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Team Up Activities October 18, 2007

Debby

1. I do the work that it takes to get where I am going

2. Yesterday I visited 2 schools that I had sent letters to. Neither of which knew of the letter. I left my GC flier and information with them and will revisit them. I went to one Day care near my home that was not on the list I sent letters to. The woman I talked to seemed interested and said she would pass the information on to her supervisor. She also said that I could leave fliers for the parents. I made three phone calls and had one new member appointment.

3. Today I will visit more schools and return to the day care center to drop off fliers. I will make more phone calls today.

Traci

I am thankful for babies and children even though they are fussy and poopy! They take life with such wide-eyed awe. They bring our focus to the smallest details of life and bring newness. Boundary testers to the max they push us to remain stable and firm. They give us the desire to be better and provide the best.

I provide the best for my children by sharing with other Moms the business opportunity so they in turn can give the best to their children!

I will keep calling my list of people to get the appointment. Stacey is my appointment call for the evening. I plan to go over the business oppotunity with her over the phone using the internet. This is a first for me.


Mike and Becky

We are thankful that yesterday has prepared us for today which in turn prepares us for tommorrow.

We are following the Leader and listening to His voice daily. We avoid missteps and missed opportunity.

Yesterday we got a call from one of the property managers we deal with requesting another Air Source unit. Becky and Mike had good one on one appointments.

Today we are hosting 30 women for a fellowship brunch but will do some follow up later today.

Stephanie

My affirmation: Keith and I are Cinched & toned & ready for Hawaii! The kids have packed & the school has been notified! We are taking two weeks off in October!!

My activity today: I sponsored two Gold Ambassadors & 1 Distributor. I was hoping to get calls done for Saturday’s event, but ran out of time.

My activity for tomorrow: I am going to co-op so I will be making calls on the drive up and then on the way home. I have a conference call at 8pm with my team.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Team Up Activities October 17, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful

2. I meet new customers every day

3. I have several phone calls to make and will visit at least two of the schools on my list.

Mike and Becky

We appreciate our customers and business partners and pray for their health and success.

We are adding value to our community everyday by helping people feel better and reach their goals and doing good for the planet

Today Mike has an appointment with a cleaning company about Get Clean. Becky has a strategy session and an appointment with an organization that cares for animals.

Karen
Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for being blessed in so many ways!

I am having huge success building my business with home shows.

Yesterday I finalized my newest members in getting started with their programs. Talked to Amy to get started on first steps training. Having a hard time getting her to have the time schedule to book it. Will keep with that of course. Talked to 3 neighbors about Saturday. Need to get alot of rsvp's still.

Today I will continue to prepare for my home shows this weekend. Will call Michele to get appt. for 1 on 1 by next week. Looking to book the final days of the month. TEAM VISION POWER!!!!


Traci

I am thankful for my new distributor, Rosa. She just made another purchase last night with a total of 284.96PV for this month! I have sent some emails yesterday concerning the Get Clean line and have received one thank you. I am working on how to ask the right questions. I believe that is one of the keys to being successful.

I want to apologize for my distraction on our team call last night. Our house was soooo full of chattering happy people and, as queen of my domain, I had so many questions being directed to me.

Affirmation: I have my my second distributor! She is so fired up!

Inspirational Message

Keep on Fishing

As the first streaks of light illuminated the sky Peter and his 6 comrades were fishing about 300 feet off shore. They had been at it all night, when the fishing is usually best, and had caught nothing - zippo. They were bone tired, cold and hungry, when a man called to them from the beach to ask if the fish were biting. They responded as only fisherman can (with perhaps some colorful language thrown in), “we haven’t caught a thing.” The man on the beach cupped his hands and shouted for them to cast their net on the other side of the boat and they would surely find fish. Even though they were the “professionals”, there was something in the voice that told them that this guy knew what he was talking about. They threw the net one more time and the results were astounding, a catch so large that the net almost broke and they needed help in dragging it to shore. The man on the shore of the Sea of Galilee that morning was Jesus, and Simon Peter and the disciples were the fishermen.

Sometimes, we work really hard, like the fishermen, with little to show for our efforts. At times like this, we may need a coach or someone to give us a suggestion. If the fish (customers) are not biting, perhaps it is time to move the boat or at least cast in a new direction. There are plenty of fish in the sea; we just have to find them. Often it will take just one more cast, or a different location, and we will hit a large “school of prospects.” We have all the necessary conditions and equipment:

· A big ocean – a billion people (and a billion more coming soon-China)

· Hungry fish – people looking for a viable business opportunity

· Fresh bait – Our personal story, coupled with cutting edge products.

· A strong net – company support and infrastructure


We can only fail if we stop fishing. So keep casting (talking to people), and pretty soon you will need help in “dragging the net to shore”

Happy Fishing,

Mike

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Team Up Activities October 16, 2007

Traci

I am thankful for harvest-time.

I have cultivated a large parcel. I have sown the best seeds available. I am and will continue to harvest a healthy, fruitful harvest!

I am working on my contact list. I will call Joyce again this evening. I am still working on filling the calendar. I have a piano student coming to day and I will try to present Shaklee in a different way to

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for available resources.

I am meeting new business builders daily.

Yesterday I made an appt. to measure my newest members to start their program today! Lauren is especially excited! I spoke to the owners wife at the nail salon about information I left for them. She has looked at it and will give it to her husband. She didn't have any questions at the time. I booked a home show for Oct. 27th cancellation slot!!!! My friend Cam will have one for me. She will have at least 5 people there for sure!

Today I will give my 1 on 1 with Paul and his wife. Will measure the ladies at the dance studio. Hoping to get more responses for my home show Saturday. Will talk to Joanna to see how her reply's are for her show Sunday. Will continue to meet new people. TEAM VISION POWER!!!!


Mike and Becky

We are thankful for favor from God and among men.

We are networking and partnering with people of influence and vision

Today Becky attended BNI and has a morning strategy session with a business builder.

Remember team up call tonight!

Monday, October 15, 2007

Team Up Activities October 15, 2007

Traci

I am thankful for sign language! It is so cool that my baby can "verbally" communicate with me!
I am listening, speaking and siezing the opportunity. People want what I am sharing.

Following up with Joyce and others. Calling. Had my eyes and ears open at the grocery store and got a first contact appointment with Stacey on Thursday at 7pm.

I am pleased to report that (though this is not Team Up points) I have my first distributor! Tonya Rosa Lowe (Rosa) is a single Mom that I've been courting for Shaklee for several months! I am so proud to say she purchased her the $39.95 kit yesterday. Already this month she has 228.52PV which are orders she has placed for herself and for 3 other people!


Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for my health.

People are comfortable trusting I care and can possibly help them with their health needs.

Yesterday I worked on follow up. Delivered products to 3 people. Still working to fill my schedule this month.

Today I will follow up with nail salon. Owners have not been at the store. I left information I promised I would deliver. Will prepare for 1 on 1 appt. with Paul Keplinger tomorrow. Will spend available time preparing for 2 home shows this weekend. Will try to get appt. with Amy for first steps training. TEAM VISION POWER!!!

Debby

1. I am thankful for revelation

2. I am stepping into the “seeds on purpose” (Ruth 2:8-16)

3. I’ve mailed 13 letters to schools and daycare centers in my area about GC.

I attempted to call the Louisiana Humane Society, but did not get an answer; will keep trying.

I got my GC samples & literature together which took a lot longer than I anticipated. (Had to clean out a room to find what I was looking for. The room is in the process of being painted so things were not as organized as I need them to be; they are now. J)

4. This week I will follow up with the schools I sent letters to as well as drop off GC samples to animal care facilities.


Jennifer

1. I'm thankful for where I live, it's beautiful.

2. I'm great at followup.

3. Make more phone calls from my list.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for opportunity to leave a legacy for our children

We are entering into a season of harvest based on years of faithful sowing

Today we listened to the future master call and learned more about principles of teaching. We are really in the business of training others and the best way to do this is to model the behavior. So do calls and appointments with your business partners and show them how to set appointments, do the business opportunity presentation, how to prospect, how to follow up, etc...

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Team Up Activities October 14, 2007

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for another day.

I am great with Follow-Up.

Yesterday was a day of reality check. I did make several calls. All but one was leaving a voice mail. After picking up my son from Tae Kwon Do and having lunch, my body told me to slow down. I was exhausted and had to take a nap. Got laundry done and re-energized myself for the Final Stretch!

Today I am delivering products, information to future customers and getting appointments. I will fill these last couple of weeks with people in need. I encourage everyone to stay focused and we will cross the finish line victoriously! As our great Leaders say, "Running With You." TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Mike and Becky

We remain thankful for our future vision, our present circumstance, and our past blessings.

There are always new people to meet, fresh ideas to ponder, and exciting vistas to explore.

Becky had a great womens health in home meeting yesterday, with 6 women in attendance.

Today we relaxed in the morning and headed out to meet jp with Sandi Friedman's team at Womens Fit for a day of promoting "Get Clean"

Saturday, October 13, 2007

team up activities October 13, 2007

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for receptive people.

I am signing my 2nd Gold Ambassador this week! (affirmation)

Yesterday I met the owner of a french aviation parts distributing company. He wants to listen about the business next week. Maybe Tuesday he will know a better time. I am not getting many rsvp's for the home show at my home next Saturday. I printed out the invitation and walked the street delivering 30 to all the neighbors on my street. I made several calls. Will continue to grow!

Today I printed more information about the air system to deliver to the nail salon. I will also try to meet with Martha the realtor as well. My home show on the 27th rescheduled for Nov. 10. I will continue to reschedule that week as well. Will deliver incentive products to Helen. Looking for more GOLD! TEAM VISION POWER!!!

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for the beautiful Autumn weather and falling leaves

We are meeting new people who are looking for an in home business opportunity like ours.

Today Becky is doing an in home presentation on womens heatlh.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Team Up Activities October 12, 2007

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for School Teachers!

I help others with their needs, while helping myself grow.

Yesterday I spoke to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, my neighbors (she is also a 2nd grade teacher) about my home show. Verified email addresses for the neighbors on my street. Spoke to Tricia Deering about samples I gave her. Spoke to Soloman about getting with their family this month. TheY had to suddenly move this month due to the landlord needing to move back into the home they rented. His sister and mother told me today they are interested in the Gold the week after next if I will help them. OF COURSE I WILL. Especially before the end of the month! Called Joanna about her invites for the 21st!

Today I will continue to fill my days with appointments. Will prepare to be ready to go over to my new members to get them measured and started with their new kits they ordered if they get them today! No home shows this weekend, so I will call, pound the pavement and prepare literature to share! Keep on keeping on! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!!


Mike and Becky

We are thankful for acceleration of events and destiny!

We easily transition from one opportunity to another

Today we have two appointments here at our house. We are meeting with a couple about the business opportunity. I am meeting with a new customer to do a wellness profile and tell the whole Shaklee story. I am planning for my women's health presentation which will be tomorrow.

Debby

1. I am thankful God’s blessings

2. I am passionate about GC and want to share the word

3. Yesterday I made 4 calls and sent 2 e-mails. I got one response from a woman who wants to order some GC, but can’t do so for a couple of weeks. I made a list of schools and day care facilities in the area. One e-mail that I actually sent the day before was to a young woman who started her business with another company at about the same time I became a distributor. She had asked me about out company at that time, but decided to stick with the company she had signed on with. I decided to send her an e-mail the other day to see how her business is going. She replied not well, and asked me more questions about our company.

4. Today I will try again to contact the woman from the Louisiana Humane Society about the GC fundraiser.

I will be sending letters to the schools and day care facilities. I will be answering the questions of the above e-mail and invite her to the Excite weekend.

Traci

I am thankful for the autumn weather! My favorite time of the year!

I share physical and financial benefits to others and in doing so reap the same!

I still will work toward the eight appointments. One contact yesterday asked me to call back after the 18th another on Saturday. My appointment with Joyce went good yesterday. I still need to work on getting those questions down. I did find out more about her and her goals. She was pleased with our products line. If she doesn't become a distributor, she said she will become a member. She also took cinch information for some ladies she works with.

Jennifer

1. I'm very thankful for my husband.

2. I'm great at making many many phone calls for my business.

3. More more calls today.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Team Up Activities October 11, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful for Grace

2. I am building a strong viable business that others will want to have for themselves.

3. Yesterday I made a contact from my health fair list and am in the process of talking to her about signing up. I sent a GC sample to a friend in hopes of her eventually ordering. I worked on getting my GC samples ready.

4. Today I have 4 phone calls to make, two new member appointments to set up and lists to make of schools and animal care facilities.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful that His mercies are new every morning

When we enter a room or situation and speak we transform the atmosphere and make it positive, hopeful, and optimistic.

Today Mike attended his network group and set up an appointment for next week with a cleaning service to introduce them to Get Clean.
Becky is working on various followup calls and strategy sessions

Traci

I am thankful for my business opp presentation today with Joyce.

Each small seed planted is producing a bountiful harvest. Nothing is wasted and I will continue to reap.

Today I've got to get this sick family back on track; especially with Joyce coming this evening for the biz presentation. It will take all my energy to focus on this. I planted seeds yesterday and have a member who is going to get her distributor kit ($39.95) in the next week. I received my first adamant "no thank you" yesterday. It didn't hurt too bad!

Karen
Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for my wonderful, understanding family!

I will stay persistent and find at least one more Gold Ambassador this month!

Yesterday my appt. with Paul was rescheduled for next Tuesday. I talked to Michele, Lauren, Tricia, and Martha (the realtor about air source!) Idea for team!!! Worked on invitation list for my neighborhood home show and show on the 27th with Trish.

Today I will follow up with the hostess for the home show on the 21st. I have to be at son's school tonight, so not sure I will get to the nail salon to follow up and drop off information on air source. Still searching for the GOLD! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Jennifer

1. I'm very thankful for the Word of God.

2. I'm great at in-home presentations.

3. Finish calling my friends for booking in-homes.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Team Up Activities October 10, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful for a change in my schedule that will help me stay more focused.

2. I will find people to help

3. Today I will spend preparing to “hit the pavement” by getting my GC sample bottles together and writing letters and making lists of those I will talk to about GC.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful today for new opportunities to help people

We will press forward in business knowing that when one door closes another one opens

Today Becky is busy with calls and strategy sessions. Mike is getting in touch with Country Clubs and Lynchburg College (where our son graduated) about their "green movement"

Karen

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for the opportunity!

I will continue to "SHINE" upon others! For I have been given the ability to do so!

Yesterday was yet another busy day! As you all know, I signed 2 new memberships with the weight help starter kits. It was super exciting! One of the things I love so much about this business, is that I meet the best people outside of my comfort zone! Just do it you guys, it really grows on it's own. That appt. came from the last day of the month when nobody would answer the phone or call me back. Therefore I grabbed my bags and went out knocking on doors! Even on Sundays there are business people willing to listen!

Today I am mailing my thank you cards. Calling Paul to confirm the best time for our appt. this evening. Sending invitations to the ladies on my street for my gathering on the 20th! Always working the business. TEAM VISION POWER!!!!!

Traci

I am thankful for the hugs of my children!

I share blessings of the business with everyone who will listen, so I am blessed!

We are just so under the weather today with these colds. My son, Charlie, actually asked to go back to bed (he's a sleep fighter!)! I am still calling to get the 8 more appointments this month. I left messages yesterday on people's answering machines and voicemails. I have my Biz Opp with Joyce tomorrow. I am practicing my feel and found and the new presentation.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Team Up Activities October 9, 2007

Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for the Lord giving me strength and courage!

I am building a successful business helping others while helping my family!

Yesterday was busy! I helped set up Amy's website. Confirmed appt. with Tricia @ dance studio. Called Paul to confirm appt. on Wednesday. He wants me to call him back that day to confirm time with his schedule. Printed information for Tricia to help with the health concerns she mentioned briefly when I set up the appt. last week. (it really pays to listen) Talked to my sister/new member about the Golden opportunity. Celebrated my lovely husbands birthday!

Today I will go to my appt. @ 5:00 p.m. Wish me luck! I am very excited! Will also try to set appt. with Amy for our First Steps Training!!!!!! My first one to give! Have a GOLDEN DAY!!!! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!!

Jennifer
1. I'm very thankful for my husband.

2. I'm great at making lots of phone calls for my business.

3. Get my scripts down and start calling

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for our business partners and pray for their prosperity and health

We are meeting and developinng quality sales leaders who are ready to move forward with the business opportunity.

Today Becky is meeting with 4 members to strategize development of their businesses.
Mike is following up with various country clubs.

See you the calls tonight!

Traci
I'm thankful for being a Mom.

I am seeing results...I am sowing the seeds of opportunity.

I actually only spoke with one person Monday and that was a follow up. My two boys and I are coming down with colds and we ended up crashing for most of the day. I feel so wiped out. Today I will continue calling to get the 8 appointments. I am practicing my Biz Opp presentation that is scheduled for Thursday evening. Has anyone ever done a biz opp and had a person sign up cold with no prior knowledge of the business? If so, what do you feel was the advantage?
I'm off to dose myself and boys with elderberry-echinacea tincture. Please pray we'll get over this soon! Sniff.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Inspirational Message

OVERCOMING PERSONAL CONSTRAINTS


Recently, my son and I decided to play golf at our home in Lake Monticello. As I stepped up to the tee I began to rehearse all the advice I had ever been given on how to hit a golf ball. Although I had not played for a year or so, I consider myself athletic ( a former college football walk on at East Carolina, autographed copies of team picture are available on eBay), so how hard could it be? OK now grip the club this way, bend your knees, keep your head still, eye on the ball, your back straight, your left arm straight, take a deep breath, slow back swing, rotate your hips, swing through the ball… The club contacts the ball and the ball takes flight…straight into the trees! What happened, I knew all the things I was supposed to do?

What happens in golf often happens in this business, we gather head knowledge. We receive great training, good advice from people who are successful, useful business tools, but we forget to make it our own. What personal constraints are keeping you from reaching your potential? Let’s see; I fear rejection, I lack confidence in calling people back, I don’t understand the compensation plan fully, I am not an expert in nutrition, the list goes on. Identify the most problematic and work on that one first. Once you have mastered that move on to the next one.


Don’t try and fix everything at once but don’t wait until everything is fixed.


We have a person in our group who used to be hesitant about talking to people about the business. Not anymore! After she went to Nashville, she began talking to anything that breathes and probably some things that don’t. She overcame the most problematic constraint and now her ”business is growing and she is glowing.” We probably will not hit a golf ball like Tiger Woods, but we can OPC and hit to the best of our ability. We may not be a Dale Carnegie or a Jim Rohn, but if we overcome one personal constraint at a time, we will eventually be all that we can be. Have fun, be yourself, and remember take a deep breath and exhale before you talk to that next person.

Team Up Activities October 8, 2007

Traci
I am thankful for my Dad and Mom.

I am leading others to a better life.

More calls today. I want those 8 more appointments. I am mailing out invites to the Minerelles In Home on the 27th. (I have had several people that missed the September Minerelles asking me to do one this month! Ask and you shall receive!).

Mike and Becky

Happy Columbus Day!

We our thankful for the things money can't buy - healh, a good marriage,and inner peace. We also are thankful for the things money can buy like food, shelter, and clothing!

We are meeting and connecting with people of influence and means

Today we are doing new member packets and making follow up calls.

Karen

Good Morning Team!
First I must give my apologies for not getting my daily blog in. I have been non stop busy and let life get in the way. No excuse! With that said,

I am grateful for Amy Williams, my new Gold Ambassador! WOOOHOOOO!!!
If I can do it, anyone can! So go Team Vision!

My weekend was filled with business training day Saturday. Then from there I signed up Amy at the appt. for a simple 1on1! Never loose the FAITH! Sunday I was called at 7:30 a.m. to discover I was suddenly having 15 people over for my husbands birthday celebration dinner. Emailed invitation to home show again on the 21st. My day was filled late into the night. Not without talking to 4 people who came over about the business excitement! Very exciting!

Today I finally got my laptop delivered to my day job as the office computer will not turn on, it is almost brand new. Waiting for tech today. I will mail out thank you note. Prepare for appt. with dance studio owner tomorrow. Call to confirm that and Wed. appt. with Paul and his wife! Helped Amy start her website as she called me 1st thing this morning to find out how to have someone go online to order so she would get the credit! Go Amy. I talked to her about EXCITE in Nov. The homework I gave her when I left her house Saturday, was to make a list of 200 people. Everyone she ever new in her life! She said, okay. She is already taking orders!!!!! I love this felling!!!!! Keeping in the game. TEAM VISION POWER

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Team Up Activities October 6, 2007

Tracy

I am thankful for the weekend! And for the day off yesterday with my Mom and Dad!

I am full of blessings because I have sown abundantly!

I am calling my aunts today to see about getting them involved with the company again. I am on the phone again today to fill up my October calendar. I want 8 appointments biz/mem sign ups.

Yesterday I shared products with the lawyer that handled our vehicle settlement. Gave her my web address. My husband actually got interested in all that I have been doing! He tends to be skeptical about things. He listened for a half hour to people's responses! I mailed out over a dozen mailers and handed my sister Cinch info. I will talk with her on Sunday after she looks at the material today. She'd make a great distributor!

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for clarity of vision for the future and for God's faithfulness in the past.

We inspire, motivate, and encourage others to reach higher and attain their goals

Today we hosted about 15 people at our home for a Business Opportunity/First Steps training meeting.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Opportunity Presentation

Want a better tomorrow than you have today?

COME FIND OUT ABOUT US.
EVALUATE FOR YOURSELF WHY
SHAKLEE IS THE PREMIER NUTRITIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMPANY IN THE WORLD

COME FIND OUT HOW.
HOW THEIR 50 YEAR REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE AND THEIR GLOBAL EXPANSION COULD BE THE NEW BEGINNING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

CHOOSE YOUR PATH.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE MAKING THEIR DREAMS A REALITY. EVERY STORY IS UNIQUE & WITH SPECIFIC REASONS FOR WHY THEY JOINED SHAKLEE - A FEW OF THEM WANT TO SHARE THEIR STORY WITH YOU.

Join us at the home of
Mike & Becky O’Brien
9062 Park Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110
Sat., Oct. 6
Phone: (703) 367-7109
optimal-wellness@comcast.net
Business Opportunity Presentation
10:00-10:45 AM
First Steps Training: 11:00-1:00

Team Up Activities October 5, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful that I live in America

2. My customers love to hear from me

3. Had a good strategy session with Becky on Wed. Made my calls and got out my e-mails. I’m not having a quick turn around with my contacts from the health fair, but they are starting to trickle in one by one. I also sent out two invitations to Saturday’s event.

4. I have a few contacts to make today.

Traci

I am thankful for opportunities!

I am reaping a great harvest because I am succession planting constantly!

I am going to be out today all day, but I have my business cards and will be keeping my ears open for the opportunity to get the appointment.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for those who have gone before us in this business to blaze a trail of opportunity.

We enter into divinely arranged situations and relationships because we trust in His leading.

Yesterday we were doing an air source presentation to the fitness club manager at a country club in Md. Although she was not the right person for us to be talking with (she even said "I don't know why you are talking to me"), in walks the General Manager to check the circuit breakers! He becomes interested in what we are talking about and knows all about air purifers. He says to go ahead and place a test unit in a problem area. As we were packing up after the fitness manager left for another appointment, a personal trainer sitting in the corner, who overheard us, comes up to us and says he used to be a distributor in the 70's. He is interested in meeting with us and what is really strange is that he was not even scheduled to be there for any appointments that day!

Today, we are following up on some people and preparing for our business presentation/first steps meeting tommorrow.

Jennifer

1. I'm thankful for the rain.

2. I'm great at prospecting for my business.

3. I am going to do some training this week end.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Team Up Activities October 4, 2007

Karen

Good Morning Team!
I am grateful for helpful people.
I encourage people to keep an open mind to listen to what I have to offer.
Yesterday was another busy day. I didn't hear from Soloman but I did keep busy with activity. I listened to the video on line for the weight program. I have not done a presentation with that as the main focus yet! Looking forward to the experience on Tuesday. Confirmed the appt. for tonight at 6:30 with the owners of a nail salon. They already have another type of air system in their shop. They obviously have healthy outlooks in life!
Today I will continue to contact all I see to fill my schedule. I will keep a positive new member/partner thought pattern also! Keeping in the game! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Mike and Becky

We are thankful for our family that supports and encourages one another

Today we will be directed by His guidance and inspiration

We just finished talking with a business coach (complimentary) and have fresh focus to find entrepeneurial people. We are on our way to meet with a country club fitness manager.

Jennifer

1. I'm very thankful for my health.

2. I'm great at planning my month.

3. Making more phone calls today.

Traci
Blast!!! I've done it again. I dropped right into my morning running and didn't remember to email my daily. I have a great excuse this time: I had my supplement presentation with Helen. I was pleased with how it went. She asked a lot of questions and I had the answers. She said the only thing preventing her from purchasing today was the money. I get that alot. I ask "What is your health and vitality worth?" I have gotten the answer "More than I have in my checking account!" Right now Helen says that getting the feral cats that visit her house with kittens is more important to her than supplements right now. I will use the follow up that you emailed to continue to "court" her.
Yesterday I was able to get a business opp presentation scheduled for Thursday of next week with Joyce Radford. She has done Home Interiors before and is a supervisor at her job.
One of my members placed a very large order late last night: 210.80 PV!!! Rosa has been telling her family she is a distributor in training and I had on my agenda to speak with her about taking the big step and purchasing the dist kit. I can see she is serious about the products!
I am thankful for moments of sanity and friendships!
I am reaping my bountiful harvest because I consistently work the field: sow, water and reap!
I will make more warm market calls. I especially have Shirley and Patsy on my mind today. My goals is to schedule 2 more appointments for next week. I am doing an In Home here at my house on 27th.

Stephanie

I am thankful for Phil-Mont Christian Academy & the support they are to us as a homeschooling family.

I attract dynamic leaders from all over the world.

My activity yesterday was not what I had planned. I didn’t make the phone calls. Even so, I have kept up with my affirmations and I have approached two families at my kids’ school about using the products and made an opportunity invite at my son’s soccer practice. Keith and I have an appointment set up for next week to show John & his wife the business opportunity.

For today I am going to make those calls – 20 people per day. I have a training conference call tonight with my team and I have to follow-up with contacts I have made about doing a fund-raiser with the school.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Team Up Activities October 3, 2007

Stephanie
I am thankful for the safety and health that the Lord has provided our family, especially Keith who is working very long hours and has a very long commute.

I am a Proverbs 31 wife & mom. I make good use of my time & resources.

My activity is focused on inviting to the October events, inviting NEW people and making NEW opportunity invitations. My goal is to call 20 people per day. This will insure that I actually talk to at least 5 people a day.

Today I talked with my friend from VA, Suzy, and she is going to host a “Healthy Kids” event in November. She is someone who I hope will also see the benefits of the business opportunity. She seems open. I also talked with my sis-in-law, she made a small order and is hosting the event on the 13th. She is also someone who I hope will see the companies amazing opportunity. She is already a business owner & complains about how hard it is, especially with her employees.

Debby
1. I am thankful for the people I love

2. I will bless those who I meet today

3. I have several phone calls and e-mails to send as well as some mailings.

I’m still trying to get in touch with my leads from the health fair. I watched the healthy child DVD and was greatly inspired. I want to figure out how to implement this in my business.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful that the Lord has given us a dream and a vision and that we are moving according to His direction

We are moving out of our comfort zone to unfamiliar but exciting terriority

Yesterday Becky was busy with many calls and we even had a country club call us and order cleaning products. Mike set up an appointment for Thursday with another club.

Today Becky is meeting with a couple for breakfast who may be interested in the business opportunity.

Karen
Good Morning Team!

I am grateful for God giving me the courage and strength to do the business while working 40+ hours a week elsewhere!

I am busy talking to at least 4 people everyday!

Yesterday was another great day. I went to the new Tae Kwon Do center in the area, Dry Cleaners (they use organics to dry clean their clothes), Dance Studio. I booked an appt. with the owner of studio for next Tuesday. Got the names of the owners for the other 2 company's from their wives. They informed me of the best time to call to speak with them. Booked 1on1 appt. with Paul Keplinger and his wife in Falls Church next Wednesday. Mailed out 15 newsletters to all my members. My 1st mailing to my other family members! Very exciting! Called Soloman to try to confirm time for this evening, he is busy with work and said he will call me back. I will keep praying to proceed forward with their family! They are interested in weight and skin care help. I believe they are thinking Gold!

Today I will try to book appts. with Dry Cleaners and Tae Kwon Do facility. Will prepare for appt. with nail salon tomorrow and be ready to go to Ashburn "at the drop of a hat" tonight with the Salazar family. Of course still opening my mouth to all daily. TEAM VISION POWER!!!!

Traci

I am thankful for quiet moments.

I am growing because I'm sowing. I am reaping a bountiful harvest because I have shared and cared!

Contacting or leaving a better message with Mr Orange and inviting his wife to join us for an appointment (she is totally against the idea of MLM). Making calls until 2 appointments are made. Talking with Rosa again about becoming a distributor.

Jennifer

1. I'm thankful for the rain and snow.

2. I'm great money money manager.

3. Call for my in home.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Team Up Activities October 2, 2007

Traci

I am thankful for a peace that passes all understanding!

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

I will call Mr Orange again (I'm trying not to get discouraged about not being able to reach him) concerning the info I gave him. I have been sharing Cinch with my sister and will get her the DVD and a brochure. I am also lending her the Cinch Coach CDRom. I have started a Cinch club and have 2 people right now (one member, Rosa, and her mother) and I gave Rosa brochures and a CD to share with her co-workers. I have a product presentation scheduled for Thursday morning with Helen. I will call Joyce about a business opportunity this afternoon and try to reach Erin again. I spoke with Kendall on Monday about the membership/product we went over. She has only $17 in her account and says it is on her priority list to definitely get Cinch Shake then add the Vitalizer and go from there (she is a recover alcoholic suffering from anorexia).

Jennifer

1. I'm thankful for Christ.

2. I'm excited about sharing my business.

3. Send out an invitation.

4. Yesterday my sister sent me a cute cartoon and I e-mailed to everyone on my list and in that e-mail included info about improving our health with shaklee.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful that our business partner is the Lord and He teaches us to profit!

We are meeting people from the international community (espicially China) who are excited to partner with us in business.

Today we are doing follow up calls and working with a person in our downline on a Chinese connection!

See you tonight on the call!

Monday, October 1, 2007

Team Up Activities October 1, 2007

Debby

1. I am thankful for a new month!
2. I walk by faith and not by sight
3. I signed up one new member yesterday. I had an appointment with a new person on Saturday, but due to circumstances beyond my control I was not able to meet with this person, but will reschedule.
4. I have a few contacts to make today and some mailings to do.

Stephanie

I am thankful for our church & the wonderful community the Lord has put us in.

I am an effective business leader that provides consistent follow-up & training. I have a dynamic team of leaders all over the world.

My activity was mostly focused on the Excite meeting this weekend; getting there, being there and recovering from it. It was exhausting, but packed with great information. The group who ran it were amazing. I did pass out two DVDs to the hotel staff; one guy, Hugo, said he would show it to his wife. He seemed interested. I gave a third one to our waitress when we went out to dinner on our way home – great little Italian place. Her name is, Aubrey, and she was very sweet – loved Virginia. She also seemed intrigued. I didn’t get any contact info from these people so it is all in God’s hands. Everything really is. I also called a couple of contacts last night & tonight, but sadly wasn’t able to generate anything for this month. I anxiously checked the blog site to see how everyone else did.

For tomorrow; I have several appointments to call people who I’m hoping will either partner with me, come to an event or host an event. I am in full swing with my “Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids” preparations. I am very excited to see how this works out. One call will be with a long time friend in VA who is a member, but who may be interested in the business. She is interested in hosting a “Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids” event.

Mike and Becky

We are thankful that today is the day the Lord has made and we are moving forward from today and not looking back.

We have what everyone needs and therefore can confidently tell them about it.

Becky sold an air source unit last night and signed up a new member, this was a referral from our son Paul.
She will be following up on some new members today and talking with other prospects this morning. Phone appointment with a cinch person tonight.
Mike will be checking back with one of the country clubs today about the air source loaner unit.

Karen

Good Morning Team!
I am grateful for family support.

I will sign up at least 2 Gold Ambassador's this month.

This weekend, I was not able to fill my time with appointments. (not from lack of trying) I will get everyone booked this month. Raul was not able to make time for Sunday. Ricardo did not return call. Soloman has not returned my call yet. Will speak with him to confirm appt. for Tuesday or Wednesday. Yesterday I could wait no longer, people were not answering phones or knocking on my door, so I packed my bags, grabbed my laptop and set out to recruit new business. I went to jewelers, dry cleaners(they use organics to dry clean), dance studio, and nail salon. I was able to book appt. with nail salon for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Followed up with new member from last weeks show. Called Leslie (referral from Lori) she booked a home show for January 5, 2008. She cannot do one before than.

Today I will be busy filling each day this week with activity. I will succeed! TEAM VISION POWER!!!!