The last couple of mornings I slept in - Alarm set for 5:30-6:00 am but I hit that blessed snooze button until around 7:00am. As I laid in bed I started to give thanks for the people and things I'm grateful for starting with my relationship with God, my wife and children, our health and the many blessings we have as well as the challenges we face. Just a moment or two on each person to say Thank You and send a great thought to them, a wish of good health and happiness.
I thought about the wonderful people in our lives, the friends we cherish, the ones we miss and the ones we're re-connecting with. I receive this sense of peace and happiness and every time I do this, I seem to get centered and focused and I realize how connected we really are even when we feel alone. I think it has a bit to do with clearing out the meaningless mind chatter, being receptive and the mastermind principle that Napoleon Hill talks so much about.
It's interesting how I seem to meet the most amazing people when I have this feeling of gratefulness - this week I had coffee with a wonderful lady, she's experiencing some major challenges right now but her belief, desire ,caring nature and drive to make a difference tell me that this is a time of renewal and growth and that when this passes she'll be stronger, reach higher and make an even larger impact.
I've been and am so very blessed to have many people in my life I'm grateful for and I'm thankful that I keep meeting more. In my business I've found some of the most giving and gracious people that helped me learn and grow - both as a person and a professional. I'm grateful for them and the mentoring and mastermind group they've created - amazing to me how much I've learned and that they've opened it to anyone. It shows they understand the principle of gratitude and team work. We can help more people, accomplish more ourselves, grow faster in development as a group with no agendas, no surprises and with people from many companies and places all focused together on making a difference.
There are few things greater than a group of like minded people all focused on the same task - when that kind of synergy takes place, mountains can be moved and the world changed.
We easily recognize these grateful people as we meet them - they have an authenticity about them that makes it easy to talk and share. I hope you take a few minutes to think about what and who your grateful for and to say " Thank You - you've made a difference in my life "
Kyle Steiner
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
612-220-6912
www.mentorkyle.info - to see the book that introduced me to this group...
p.s.
As I was finishing this post, my two year old woke, so I peeked in on her, got a great big smile - picked her up and got our good morning hug. I put her on the potty and woke my five year old (tried too at least - he likes to linger in bed) and as I was waking the six year old, the two year old peed on her floor. Missed a step somewhere - didn't I. Nonetheless. I'm so grateful for the mornings I get with my family, even when things get messy, because there's nothing in the world like tickling my kids into wakefulness, the smile on their faces (most of the time),and the lessons learned about putting your books where they can't be peed on -lol.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Truth on MLM Today...
The Truth on MLM today ...
The truth on MLM is really quite simple. Multi Level Marketing is simply recommending and promoting something you like to others. All of us do this every day and it's easy and fun. Sharing things that will help others and that they enjoy makes us feel good. Some people collect a check for doing it while others do it for free and that's O K.
The main problem with MLM isn't unique to Network Marketing - it's a lack of skills, training and duplicable systems. It's not the way people are compensated but the ease of entry that promotes a casual attitude, lack of skills, and ease of exit. Many people get involved in their own business and never learn the skills that are important to have success.
In fact I can prove to them that their lack of success wasn't their fault and I can do in in minutes.. They are told to call friends and family or to buy leads when in reality, many of your friends and family aren't interested in what you do or share and the leads are a waste of time and money. The people teaching that are just parroting what they've been told and since there is such a high turnover, many people think it's their fault and quit. That's wrong and so very, very sad because when this business is done correctly, a person can begin part time without interfering drastically with their life. They can build it slowly over a 2-3 year period and in the right company replace their non-MLM income, pay off their debts and really own their life.
Another serious problem is the business model of some companies that stress recruiting new distributors vs retail sales. Anytime you are paid directly for recruiting someone vs receiving commission for the products they purchase, it's not MLM, its Illegal. That company will not be in business long and depending on how its structured could cause the distributor some legal troubles as well. Other legitimate companies really stress recruit, recruit, recruit – this is obvious by the particular compensation plan they use and how many hoops the average person needs to jump through to make a check.
The two easiest questions to ask yourself are – how many people in my group will I need to make $10,000 and would any rational person buy this product if their was no income opportunity attached to it. I know of a company that takes 300-500 people and others that take 3000-10000 and if the answer to the second question is NO, then run...
The truth on MLM is that just like traditional business - there are good, bad and ugly companies out there and its up to you to learn the skills to know which is which. Take a little extra time now to save yourself years of failure and frustration.
To see the most truthful and direct book in MLM and to begin the education that may be the most profitable of your career check out www.mentorkyle.info
Kyle Steiner
612-220-6912 anytime
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
The truth on MLM is really quite simple. Multi Level Marketing is simply recommending and promoting something you like to others. All of us do this every day and it's easy and fun. Sharing things that will help others and that they enjoy makes us feel good. Some people collect a check for doing it while others do it for free and that's O K.
The main problem with MLM isn't unique to Network Marketing - it's a lack of skills, training and duplicable systems. It's not the way people are compensated but the ease of entry that promotes a casual attitude, lack of skills, and ease of exit. Many people get involved in their own business and never learn the skills that are important to have success.
In fact I can prove to them that their lack of success wasn't their fault and I can do in in minutes.. They are told to call friends and family or to buy leads when in reality, many of your friends and family aren't interested in what you do or share and the leads are a waste of time and money. The people teaching that are just parroting what they've been told and since there is such a high turnover, many people think it's their fault and quit. That's wrong and so very, very sad because when this business is done correctly, a person can begin part time without interfering drastically with their life. They can build it slowly over a 2-3 year period and in the right company replace their non-MLM income, pay off their debts and really own their life.
Another serious problem is the business model of some companies that stress recruiting new distributors vs retail sales. Anytime you are paid directly for recruiting someone vs receiving commission for the products they purchase, it's not MLM, its Illegal. That company will not be in business long and depending on how its structured could cause the distributor some legal troubles as well. Other legitimate companies really stress recruit, recruit, recruit – this is obvious by the particular compensation plan they use and how many hoops the average person needs to jump through to make a check.
The two easiest questions to ask yourself are – how many people in my group will I need to make $10,000 and would any rational person buy this product if their was no income opportunity attached to it. I know of a company that takes 300-500 people and others that take 3000-10000 and if the answer to the second question is NO, then run...
The truth on MLM is that just like traditional business - there are good, bad and ugly companies out there and its up to you to learn the skills to know which is which. Take a little extra time now to save yourself years of failure and frustration.
To see the most truthful and direct book in MLM and to begin the education that may be the most profitable of your career check out www.mentorkyle.info
Kyle Steiner
612-220-6912 anytime
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
It's All about Timing !!!!
Timing,
Some days we have it and some days we don't.
For instance , seconds could be the difference in a great or poor result when talking to a prospect, you call at 8:00 am after they had car trouble and we're late to work - they are stressed and upset, not good timing. At 8:05 after getting fired for being late again, they may be much more motivated to talk with you. By 9:30 they find out they won the lottery - again not interested.
Things change and we don't know whats going on in their lives, if they don't return your calls, it could be that they've been on Safari for a month or building churches overseas - don't assume they not interested and don't make it a big deal. It's all about timing...
For our business we need to stay plugged in and connected, we need to be available for them when the timing is right - for them.... Our timing and wants cannot enter the picture and for the most it's not important to them.
I've learned that simply being available to help with no agenda and no timeline is critical to being a good coach and friend. Being receptive to the great people I'm meeting and helping when the timing is right for them assures a great outcome for everyone. I'll be here to help them and who knows - maybe the time will be right for you.
When we can help people with the skills to be successful especially after they've tried other programs - after they've bought worthless leads, learned sales skills that don't work in Network Marketing ( at least in duplication- I'm not looking for a one time sale, are you), wasted time money and energy trying to build six different businesses - when they finally find us and realize that there is help out there with no strings attached - when the timing is right for them, it's a wonderful feeling to be able to help....
Timing - I've got good timing, I asked my wife to play pool at the right time, I play with the kids often, meet great people when we travel and found Mentoring for Free early in my career - If your reading this then I think your timing just might be pretty good.
I Appreciate You and hey leave a comment - lets me know what to work on....
Kyle Steiner
612-220-6912 - call anytime
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - to see the book that opened my eyes...
Some days we have it and some days we don't.
For instance , seconds could be the difference in a great or poor result when talking to a prospect, you call at 8:00 am after they had car trouble and we're late to work - they are stressed and upset, not good timing. At 8:05 after getting fired for being late again, they may be much more motivated to talk with you. By 9:30 they find out they won the lottery - again not interested.
Things change and we don't know whats going on in their lives, if they don't return your calls, it could be that they've been on Safari for a month or building churches overseas - don't assume they not interested and don't make it a big deal. It's all about timing...
For our business we need to stay plugged in and connected, we need to be available for them when the timing is right - for them.... Our timing and wants cannot enter the picture and for the most it's not important to them.
I've learned that simply being available to help with no agenda and no timeline is critical to being a good coach and friend. Being receptive to the great people I'm meeting and helping when the timing is right for them assures a great outcome for everyone. I'll be here to help them and who knows - maybe the time will be right for you.
When we can help people with the skills to be successful especially after they've tried other programs - after they've bought worthless leads, learned sales skills that don't work in Network Marketing ( at least in duplication- I'm not looking for a one time sale, are you), wasted time money and energy trying to build six different businesses - when they finally find us and realize that there is help out there with no strings attached - when the timing is right for them, it's a wonderful feeling to be able to help....
Timing - I've got good timing, I asked my wife to play pool at the right time, I play with the kids often, meet great people when we travel and found Mentoring for Free early in my career - If your reading this then I think your timing just might be pretty good.
I Appreciate You and hey leave a comment - lets me know what to work on....
Kyle Steiner
612-220-6912 - call anytime
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - to see the book that opened my eyes...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Why - The Way - And The How ....
Hi all,
Thanks for joining me today - I'd like to briefly share a few suggestions.
1. First, you have to have a great reason for why your building a business. Your Why determines what you'll do to make it happen... If you have a really strong Why - the bumps in the road will not stop you.
My Why is to never need to depend on anyone outside my team for income or support, to have the time and income to be with my family, to raise my children, coach the teams, to make every school function, to take my wife around the world, and to have fun and be happy without the financial stress and worry.
2. You need to put down on paper goals you want to reach. You must have a target to aim at - just putting down get rich or lots of free time doesn't do the trick. Be specific on how long, how much, where , when etc... Make it a stretch but if you've never made more than $5000/month don't make you're immediate goal $20,ooo/month - you'll not likely take the actions needed to begin to change.
"To make more - you need to become more" you need to grow as a person, and as a leader by gaining skills.
3. Action - What will you do to achieve those goals ? How many people will you help -who will you impact - what will you do.
The biggest key is to be present - be here in 12 mo - 24 mo - 36mo - never quit, you never know who's going to get lit it and help you reach the top and you'll never find out if you quit... If you find serious builder a year you could be amazingly successful - its more fun if its a little faster though...
4. Skills - Without the proper skills it doesn't matter how motivated you are, how many goals you create or how much action you take - Knowing what to do and say make all the difference and being able to teach that to others is the key...
I found the skills training and support I needed from a free and generic training program called Mentoring For Free. Any company, any program are welcome Its a safe place to learn - No products or companies are mentioned, just a good honest look at this industry and what really works by a 30 year veteran. By the way - we suggest you quit bugging freinds and family and for goodness sake stop stuffing your products and opportunities down people throats - It just doesn't work well unless you like to do it alot and take lots of abuse ?
It starts with a free e-book called Success in 10 Steps that you can download here - http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - Check it out, if it makes sense we'll talk and see what we can do to help - if it doesn't then click that red X in the corner to make it go away...
Looking forward to talking soon - feel free to call anytime...
Kyle Steiner
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
612-220-6912
http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - to see the big guys helping me help others....
Thanks for joining me today - I'd like to briefly share a few suggestions.
1. First, you have to have a great reason for why your building a business. Your Why determines what you'll do to make it happen... If you have a really strong Why - the bumps in the road will not stop you.
My Why is to never need to depend on anyone outside my team for income or support, to have the time and income to be with my family, to raise my children, coach the teams, to make every school function, to take my wife around the world, and to have fun and be happy without the financial stress and worry.
2. You need to put down on paper goals you want to reach. You must have a target to aim at - just putting down get rich or lots of free time doesn't do the trick. Be specific on how long, how much, where , when etc... Make it a stretch but if you've never made more than $5000/month don't make you're immediate goal $20,ooo/month - you'll not likely take the actions needed to begin to change.
"To make more - you need to become more" you need to grow as a person, and as a leader by gaining skills.
3. Action - What will you do to achieve those goals ? How many people will you help -who will you impact - what will you do.
The biggest key is to be present - be here in 12 mo - 24 mo - 36mo - never quit, you never know who's going to get lit it and help you reach the top and you'll never find out if you quit... If you find serious builder a year you could be amazingly successful - its more fun if its a little faster though...
4. Skills - Without the proper skills it doesn't matter how motivated you are, how many goals you create or how much action you take - Knowing what to do and say make all the difference and being able to teach that to others is the key...
I found the skills training and support I needed from a free and generic training program called Mentoring For Free. Any company, any program are welcome Its a safe place to learn - No products or companies are mentioned, just a good honest look at this industry and what really works by a 30 year veteran. By the way - we suggest you quit bugging freinds and family and for goodness sake stop stuffing your products and opportunities down people throats - It just doesn't work well unless you like to do it alot and take lots of abuse ?
It starts with a free e-book called Success in 10 Steps that you can download here - http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - Check it out, if it makes sense we'll talk and see what we can do to help - if it doesn't then click that red X in the corner to make it go away...
Looking forward to talking soon - feel free to call anytime...
Kyle Steiner
mentorkyle@yahoo.com
612-220-6912
http://www.mentorkyle.info/ - to see the big guys helping me help others....
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