Direct Sales Marketing & Mentoring- Nancy Sutherland

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I haven’t posted in longer than I should have, so I felt the need to get some encouragement out today to my readers. Many of you are feeling discouraged or going through all kinds of difficulties. Did you know that there is something that you can do RIGHT NOW that will instantly change things? Just smile!

When I first started my direct sales businesss, I had a mirror in front of the telephone. I discovered that my results were much better when I had a smile on my face, even though they could not see it! I have since discovered with doing Skype and other webcam communications how much better it turns out when you just smile! It helps to instantly make a connection with others, builds trust and a good start to any relationship!

If you are using social media at all, take a look at your profile photo. Are you smiling? If not, find a photo where you are smiling, and crop it if necessary. Taking the extra time to do that will go far in building your friends and followers relationships even across the miles!

I have been a bit distracted with having my home on the market and trying to continue to run my business. Although I appreciate the fact that I can do my business no matter where I live, I am getting anxious to find a new home and get back to focusing on other things. Thanks for continuing to subscribe to my blog. I appreciate you and hope to inspire you to do great things!

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Keep your dreams alive! YOU can make a difference in many other lives! This is so tender, it reminds me of my grandchildren. Sometimes it takes becoming childlike to believe in yourself again. Hope that you enjoy this. If you can’t view this click here.

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Some of my readers may have noticed that I haven’t posted as often as I usually do. That is because I just returned from the biggest trip in my lifetime to Australia! My son is a travel agent who has been living there for almost ten years now. He has tried to convince me to come visit for years, but to be honest the biggest thing that was stopping me was my FEARS. It only took my grandson Axel about ten weeks to get me on a series of planes and travel over 21,000 miles to visit them.

You see, I don’t particularly like flying. I never have. Yet that has not stopped me from flying anywhere that I wanted to go. I have been to Europe several times, all over the U.S., including Hawaii, and even accumulated enough frequent flyer miles to pay for the domestic part of this trip for my husband Alex and I.  It’s not the fear of a crash that worries me, it’s turbulence. I hate it! I also hate roller coasters and anything else that gives me butterflies in my stomach. So every other trip I had my doctor prescribe valium for me to take on the flights.

This time, my doctor was away on holiday, so I realized a few days before the trip that I had to fly “solo”. (that is, without medications) I was so busy getting ready for the trip that I did not think about it much. I was so excited about the trip that I really did fine on the two flights to California.  Then I had about six hours to think about that very long 13 and a half hour flight that came next.

What I didn’t realize at the time is that my son booked me on the inaugural flight from LAX to Brisbane on a new airline V Australia. There was alot of fanfare, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and even tons of champagne!

From Drop Box

So there were so many reasons to enjoy this flight, including the fact that it was a brand new jet! For the first time in my life, I actually slept on a flight! This was a huge breakthrough for me. We arrived at dawn in Brisbane! In just moments I would get to hold my grandson for the first time!

From Drop Box

It was an unbelievable trip. They kept us busy the entire time showing us things that I previously only dreamed of seeing! We went out on a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, and did snorkeling. The day that we took that tour the waves were 2.5 meters high and 25 knot winds. People were getting sick all over the boat. The waves were crashing up over the top of the boat. Yet, I remained calm. I knew that what we were about to witness was worth it all.  It was probably the most beautiful underwater scenes that I have ever personally experienced!

Why am I sharing all of this? Some people think that to achieve great things you are fearless. I don’t agree. I believe that it takes the ability to want something so bad that you feel the fear and do it anyway! I kept a clear vision of WHY I was doing this in my head the entire time.  You can apply this to your business.  One of the reasons that I was initially attracted to the Company that I have had a home business with for over 2 decades is that it allowed me to put my faith and my family first.  So why would I let a fear prevent me from doing anything with my family? I hope that my story inspires you too. Remember, when the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change, true change will occur.  Are you ready to make a choice to change your thinking?

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As women, our feelings have a tendency to get in the way of our choices that we make each day , both good and bad.  Maybe you are not feeling that good about yourself or what you have or haven’t done with your life.

Why not let someone else who believes in you give you the courage to be intentional about growth today? Every single one of us was created for a purpose. Have you discovered yours yet? When your passion and purpose are aligned you will experience joy and have the ability to transfer it to others.

May you feel the love of your Creator and model it in the relationships that you have in your life. You may not always FEEL like loving others, but make that choice to do it anyway.

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This video is meant to be an inspiration for you.  Take a moment today to examine where is your source of strength? Life is filled with ups and downs, but the burdens don’t have to be carried alone.  I believe that people are put in your life for a reason. If this is your first time visiting my blog, please take some time to see how I might be able to encourage you . May you be blessed today! 

“I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)

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Are you discouraged today in your direct sales business? Have you been listening to negativity around you and let it effect your attitude? Do you look for others to agree with you about how difficult times are and give validity to your reason why you CAN’T accomplish your goals?

Did you know that the difference between success and failure can be found between your two ears and the company that you keep? I am often asked how I keep going when my emotions get in the way, when I don’t “feel” like it, or when it appears that I am facing impossible odds.  I believe that challenges are put in our lives to grow us in character and faith.

Hebrews 11 says ” ¹Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” When I am faced with uncertainty in my life and in my business, I look back to all of the other times that God took me through difficult times. The direction that He took me was not always the route that I would have chosen, but the destination was always great!

Having faith, is not enough though. You must add action and focus. I have noticed that the busier I am, the less time that I have to worry. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes, either. Growing up, my father would always tell me- “Don’t just stand there, do something, even if it’s wrong!” Even moving in the wrong direction will get you closer to your goal than standing still!

What it all comes down to in the end is your natural tendency of “fight or flight”.  Do you find a way or make a way- over, under, around or through any obstacles? I can teach you everything else, but you must have persistence to make it in your direct sales business.  Having been through so many challenges in my own 23 years in business gives me the ability to encourage others. Are you focusing on your problems, or looking for solutions?

It does not matter whether you come from a great family, good neighborhood, had the best education, joined the best organizations.  What matters is the choice that you make each day. Will you get up each time that you fall? This quote sums it up quite well-

“Make every day count, make every hour count, make every minute count. And
don’t stop until you have exercised your full potential, realized your
impossible dream and fulfilled your total destiny to become the person
that you and only you are capable of being.”

Mary Kay Ash

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May you have love that never ends,
lots of money, and lots of friends.
Health be yours, whatever you do,
and may God send many blessings to you!

As you look for your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow today and always remember that the harder you work, the luckier you get!

Take action. Work as if it is all up to you, and pray knowing that it is all up to Him. Don’t tak yourself too seriously. Find joy in each and every day as you count your blessings. Have fun!

Watch out for those tricky leprechans who may try to trip you up! God Bless you- those blessings are chasing you down! (although I am not Irish, to me St. Patricks Day means that Spring is almost here, so it’s a reason to rejoice!)

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Listen to Nancy's podcast message

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Everybody Shine On
Everybody can achieve big things
If you can dream it
You can do it, yeah
If you believe then you can

Live your dreams
So, don’t waste time,
Let’s get right to it
Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on

And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on
Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on

And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on

You’re on a mission and you’re gonna win
The sky’s the limit, your heart is in it, yeah
You’ve got the strength coming from within
So let it shine, you know it’s time to…

Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on
And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on

Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on
And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on

Say Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I want it Yeah, Yeah I want it, Got it
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I want it Uh, huh I want it, Got it

Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on

And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on
Stand up
Think Big
Everybody shine on

And I said
Get up
Work smart
Everybody shine on

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It’s the weekend! If you are in direct sales, you may choose to schedule some appointments on Saturday or Sunday, but it is YOUR CHOICE.   Some of you may be in a situation where you have had some inactivity in your business for some time, and are finding it hard to get started again.  Your confidence may even be shaken because when you stop doing your business for any length of time it happens. That is why before you go on vacation, or take some time off, it is a good idea to have some appointments scheduled for when you return so that this doesn’t happen to you.

When I get in that unpleasant place in my business ( yes, it happens to me too) the first thing that I do is express an attitude of gratitude.  I find all of the things in my life that are great and thank God for those. I also look to my previous successes ( large and small) and become thankful for those, knowing that the best is yet to come! This will work for you too! 

Today my prayer and my wish for you is not only that you are blessed, but that also that you realize it! Blessings are chasing you down- don’t run from them! (Think of this as you watch this 5 minute inspirational video.)

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Did you know that the most important asset that you have in Direct Sales or in any business is between your two ears? Yes, it is in your mind, your attitude, the way that your percieve things. Your belief becomes your reality. If you have a scarcity mentality, then you will produce little.

But how do you develop an abundance mentality, when everywhere you look, there is information about bad economy, loss of jobs, foreclosures on homes, etc?
It’s a choice that you make.

You can DECIDE whether you choose to become a victim or a VICTOR in the battle that is constantly going on within you. Surround yourself with positive people. Do you have affirmations that you say every day? Do you have at least one goal poster visible at all times. Do you have goals and share them with others?

Every one of these play a part in your own personal victory that you are in charge of each and every day. You may lose some battles, some days may not end up as you planned. You may even have some “failures” along the way.  Remember, it is how you process these in your mind that makes a difference. Make a conscious choice to perceive a failure as a lesson, or a setback. Read biographies of successful people. You will find that they all experienced many setbacks in their journey.

Here is a poem that I use with my unit to depict the battle that is going on within your mind all the time, and how to make that choice to be a victor-

BIG ME-LITTLE ME

I looked inside my mind, to see what I could find.

Was I surprised to see a spirit called BIG ME.

Full of courage, faith, and love ‑‑ a gift for sure from one above.

It said, “You can, you will, you must. All is yours if you will trust.”

BIG ME says, You can do it ‑ charge ahead ‑ you have the strength ‑ there’s nothing to dread.

Day by day just do your task ‑‑ It’s all so simple if you’ll just ask.

Filled with energy, vitality, and hope ‑‑ With all of my trails I now can cope.

Victory is mine. I’ll claim that cup.

Nothing will stop me ‑ I’m on my way up.

Then something appeared at the side of my mind

From the corner came feelings of another kind.

A horrible creature called “LITTLE ME” ‑‑ reared its ugly head for all to see.

LITTLE ME is unsure, full of doubt and fear.

You can’t do it! It always cheers.

It wants me to walk on the down beat side; dark emotions of guilt and inertia are its pride.

So now I’m confused which shall I follow?

LITTLE ME says be jealous and hollow.

Do you really believe you can be great?

It’s in control when I’m filled with hate.

Then I stamp my foot and take a stand and choose BIG ME to lead my band.

I’ll do my work and reap the reward. Negative thinking I cannot afford.

LITTLE ME ‑ BIG ME will always be inside. To which do I give power to be my guide?

They will struggle, but the CHOICE is mine.

I’ll pick BIG ME and I’ll be fine.

As long as I know that everyday LITTLE ME will want to act out its play

I’ll just relax and say “It’s, okay.”

I know you have come but you can’t stay.

BIG ME is my special friend‑‑ I choose to walk with her to the end.

I pray each day with thanks and love, for this, “BIG ME” my gift from above.

(author unknown)

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