One of the most important parts of a relationship is the trust between horse and rider that comes from knowing each other’s roles. Each relationship in our lives has components that must be present for each to perform their roles at their peak: Each part of the team has to know what their individual job is. My horse carries me, she performs her tasks of carrying my body’s weight, she protects me, and she performs beautiful jumps as well as provides pleasure as we journey. If I was expected to carry her load, if she expected me to sit under her, instead of on, her we both might have a bumpy ride. Strong partnerships begin with identifying the role we each bring to the barn. There are many moving parts of a successful business, the feeding of our minds, the grooming of our offerings, the daily stretching and the enjoyment of our talents. As in my life at the barn, the work is present daily, but the rewards of our work is an amazing relationship that we both look forward to daily. We have to be in relationship together, working through the learning, the activities, and taking time to celebrate together the rewards of our work.
Trust is important to me, to my business. The ability to know I offer a strong product, I deliver a consistent level of customer and team member care is no less important to me than the trust I have developed with my horse. Both thrive in an environment of skillful attention, play, and stretching to be the winners they are!
Believing in solid foundations, effective choices, and reaping the rewards of a great business
Amy
Myths and misconceptions surround the network marketing industry and it is the most misunderstood business model in today’s world. And yet…millions of individuals are living their future today thanks to this type of business. In my opinion, network marketing is the best business model available to anyone who desires to work hard and achieve great results, but first you must know some facts. If you want to know the truth about Network Marketing…keep reading.
1. The biggest misconception is that Network Marketing is a pyramid scheme and is therefore illegal.
The truth is that every business including the government is structured like a pyramid. There is always someone at the top and others working to support the business. A pyramid scheme offers no products or services, and pays according to the people you recruit into your business (if it pays at all). It’s easy to see why this is illegal and NOT sustainable.
Network marketing companies offer products and services, which are sold to consumers. Simple. In this case, recruiting or inviting others into your business is how you grow a team of like-minded individuals to share products and increase sales volume, ultimately make more money. You only know so many people. It’s not just about who you know but who they know.
Does this look familiar?
2. The Guy at the Top is the Only one who makes any money.
Nothing could be further from the truth. The guy who works hard, finds a company that has a product that delivers results; has outstanding corporate leadership; has a growth strategy in place and offers excellent training for anyone who joins, is how you make money. Don’t think for one minute that this business doesn’t require you to work, but the difference is that you don’t have to punch a clock and if you are driven to make a change in your life and are coachable; willing to make some exchanges of your time in the beginning; and focus on growing your team and sharing your products, then you can and will see your income grow. You are in charge of your destiny. It’s 100% up to you.
3. You have to get in on the ground floor or you’ll never make any money.
This is simply not true. How many brick and mortar businesses sell similar products and weren’t the first to sell them? How many colleges are there? How many apps are there for your phone? Is the legal field filled too crowded? And yet, no one ever tells their son or daughter not to go to law school because the market is saturated.
Is it great to get in on the ground floor? It can be, but most successful network marketers don’t always get in at the beginning, and this shouldn’t keep you from exploring the value of doing business differently. This is a level playing field and everyone begins with the same opportunities, but there is no cap on how much you can earn.
4. Only losers do network marketing.
It’s true that many individuals who enter network marketing have lost a job due to these economic times, but loss of a job or a desire to supplement an income that isn’t going anywhere does not constitute being a loser. Some of the greatest business leaders of our time have endorsed this business model. Think Jim Rohn, David Bach, Robert Kiyosaki and Zig Ziglar, just to name a few. Warren Buffet owns several network marketing companies that are publicly traded in his Berkshire Hathaway fund. He has been quoted as saying “It’s one of the best investments he has ever made.”
5. No one really makes money in Network Marketing.
If this is the standard by which Network Marketing is judged, then don’t the same principles apply to corporations? And while it is true that only 2-10% of those who have joined a network marketing company make large sums of money, others are supplementing their incomes on a strictly part-time basis because this is what they want. For many, this business has been the catalyst to pay off debt, or send their children to college without taking out massive student loans. The choice is always up to the individual. If the individual treats his/her network marketing business LIKE A BUSINESS and decides to follow a proven plan for success, then the rewards can be great.
I am a living example of someone who replaced her six-figure income in 2 1/2 years thanks to network marketing and I don’t consider myself a loser, since I’ve built three very successful traditional businesses over the last thirty years. Today I have a life that lights me up and I have the blessing of being able to share with others exactly how to succeed in the Network Marketing industry. I’m not only dedicated to my personal success, but also to my team’s success.
Perhaps you’re at a crossroads in your life or you’re feeling unfilled in your current job or you just want to earn some extra income; maybe this is the time to open your mind to what IS possible and learn the truth about Network Marketing.
If you want to learn more, I’d like to talk to you. Please get in touch with me here.
I’ve been riding horses as long as I can remember and today, I ride and show a beautiful jumper named Parisian. There’s an exuberance that fills me when I take her into the ring for a competition, but there’s something deeper, and recently I was asked what lessons I’ve learned from competing with my horse. Besides the close relationship that develops between horse and rider…there are life and leadership lessons that we learn along the way from these majestic creatures, and there are some major life lessons I’ve learned from competing my horse.
I am passionate about competing and showing Parisian.
First and foremost I love the bond we share.
When we’re competing, it’s a partnership. We can’t do this without each other. We communicate every step of the way. We’re united, and together in our partnership, we’re more successful. Just like it is in business. When you try and go it alone, success is harder to achieve.
Sometimes I make mistakes and sometimes she makes mistakes that affect the outcome of our competition, but I always learn and come back stronger and more determined not to make the same mistakes again. Failure is a swift teacher and having a partner to work with makes the failure a blip in my journey and an opportunity for growth.
I have to be congruent. You can’t lie to a horse because they have an uncanny way of sensing when something isn’t safe, real or true. Living in congruency is key to having a successful business.
Parisian has good and bad days, and some really great days, just like you and me. On her bad days, I give her the encouragement she needs. I nurture her and offer my inner guidance and strength so that together, we become stronger. On my bad days, she cuts me the slack I need. Just like it should be in life. Team leaders and members also experience good, bad and great days, and on the bad, you have to reach out, extend a hand and offer a lifeline.
I’ve also learned the art of making quick decisions. In competition, I don’t have the luxury of spending great amounts of time figuring out what I need to do next. I have to think in the saddle and quickly, and I have to make the necessary adjustments. Again, this is true in life and business. Great leaders constantly have to make quick decisions that affect entire teams and their business. It’s a trained skill, but one that must be learned and mastered.
Competing with my horse is not just about showing up. It’s about full immersion, preparation and pushing myself to ride better every day and dedication to being fully present without distraction.
My leadership skills have been fine-tuned. Horses do not have to follow us. Horses follow us because they want to – because they feel safe. It’s similar for us in all aspects of our lives. We can’t demand a following.
And finally it’s about creating a partnership. In order to experience success on all levels in life and in business, we should work and socialize with others who share and value who you are and who want to be with you.
You may or may not ride horses, but I’m guessing you’ve learned something from an animal along the way. Take a moment and share your story in the comments below.
