Friday, September 19, 2008

I Share Because I Care - Grace Keohohou Conference Call

Another amazing experience! I try to attend every Grace Keohohou event I can and so should you! For those of you who don't know who she is. Grace Keohohou and Her Mother started the Direct Selling Women's Alliance. There's a link on the right hand side of my blog.

Last night's conference call was for Daisy Blue Naturals consultants and we discussed more in depth some of the topics Grace presented at our National Conference in July.

Here are some points I jotted down so I could share with you all:

1. There are 3 Types of No:
- kNOw - as in "I need to know more"
- NOt - as is "Not Now"
- NO - as in not ever

Kims Input: It is important to figure out what people are saying when they say no! It would be a shame if you assumed someone meant "not ever" when they really meant "not now" or "I need to know more". How do you do this? Ask questions! Talk to your clients and especially potential clients! We are in the business of relationship building. It is very important not to just deliver a sales pitch and then when you hear "no" move on to the next person on your list!
By asking questions and getting to really know the people you speak to - you will be able to better understand what people are telling you! Also follow up the "no's" you hear with questions like, "Okay, thanks for listening to me, I had a great time talking with you and I'll touch base again in ________ okay?" or "Okay ______, did you have any questions you wanted to ask me while I here with you?" this way you find out what they really mean by "No"

Palm Connector

Reach out your palm (just do it!) face down towards the floor. Now pull it towards you. This movement is all about you. Palm down movements in your business are when you do things that are motivated around you. Selling a customer something just to meet a quota would be a palm down approach. Putting your benefit before the person you are contacting. Focusing on your needs instead of theirs. These are all Palm Down.

Now, reach out your hand again (come on - do it! trust me!) Now pull this towards you. This movement is all about the person in front of you. It says "How can I help you?" The Palm up approach let's people put their needs into your hands. It gives you a chance to put their needs before yours. If you approach people palm up, you approach them with "What can I do to help you today?"

When Grace had us do this, I actually "felt" different - the palm up felt so much better than the palm down. She said to ask yourself each day "am I palm up?"

3. Vision of what we Want

Grace walked us through an amazing 4 step process she went through herself to get a clear vision of what she wanted and I'll share that with you. It is important when setting goals to create clarity. Goals should be measurable and specific. For example here's a goal:
~ I will sign up 2 consultants
now let's make that a bit more specific
~ I will sign up 2 consultants in October
...let's keep going
~ I will sign up 2 outgoing, self motivated consultants in October
....and further
~ I will sign up 2 outgoing, self motivated fun women as consultants by October 21st at midnight.

Do you see how different the last statement is from the first? When you set measureable and specific goals you know exactly what you're looking for and in what time frame you have to accomplish it. A statement Grace used that I really liked here was: *Vague Goals = Vague Results*

5. I am in the Process of...

Grace mentioned how important it is to start you day off right and I agree. I can't remember who she got this from...but...take the first 30 minutes of your day and use it to make sure you get a good start!
The statement "I am in the process of...." is very powerful. Try saying:
"I am in the process of having a fantastic day"
or
"I am in the process of making a difference today"
make up your own daily "I am in the process of..." affirmation. Get your kids involved. Ask them "What are you in the process of today?" Have them say "I am in the process of making an A on test today" or "I am in the process of making a new friend today".
I will be adding this affirmation to my rountine from now on!

6. Struggling to get sales?

We are in the business of serving others! We are so very lucky to be a part of something as wonderful as direct sales and network marketing! Really! I mean come on! We get paid to socialize, to meet new people, make new friends, improve the lives of others and of the world around us! I get so excited when I think about the opportunity that was given to me. Grace reminded us of that last night. She told us how someone once told her she was being selfish by not doing speaking engagements! By NOT sharing what she has been given.
We are the same. We have been given a tremendous opportunity to improve our lives, to help others and to share what we have. And it is truly selfish of us to keep it to ourselves!
All those things I've discussed up to now come into play here. Are you positive and happy? Are you approaching people palm up? People like doing business with people that are positive and make them feel good. We are not the priority in this business - "they" are! All those people waiting to be given the same opportunity that you were.
Those people are the priority. They have had long days, their voice mail is filled with people wanting things from them, their to do lists are staring them in the face. You have the opportunity to be the one person that day that contacts them to actually *help* them out, to offer them a solution, to be a welcoming voice on the other end of the phone.
Think of how you would feel if you got home from work - listened to your voicemail: Bill collector, bill collector, solicitor, kids needing a ride from the movies, etc. Then the next call you answer is a telemarketer, then you get a call from a Daisy Blue Rep and she says in a friendly voice, "Hi Sally, it's Sue, I was just thinking about you and thought I'd call to check in and see how you are doing? How was your day today?"
How would that feel? Someone who cares about *you* and how *you* are doing, wondering if *you* need anything? Nice, huh?"
Remember also - because we exist, she doesn't have to 'remember' when she's running out of something. We call to check in so that she has one less thing to worry about. "I want to make sure you have everything you need."
Our customers are the prioity. We get paid to make their lives easier. How wonderful is that? Why wouldn't they want to hear from you?

Make the calls! Do the follow up! here's some statistics that grace shared with us:

48% of Direct Sellers never follow up
25% make the second call
12% make the third call
10% make more than three calls

now check this out:

2% of sales are made on first contact
3% of sales are made on second contact
4% of sales are made on third contact
10% of sales are made on fourth contact
80% of sales are made on 5th - 12th contact!!!

Remember how I started this blog? No has 3 meanings....keep contacting your community!
Call back your leads. Make those re-order calls. Keep in touch with your people!

Motion makes Motivation Materialize!

6. Quality Cards

Grace talked about "collecting" business cards when you hand out business cards. That way she doesn't have to wait for people to contact her - she can take that first step in the relationship herself. I think this is an awesome idea! She added this incredible yet easy to do step:
write on the back of the card something that stood out about this person! Something that you can reference when contacting them. For Ex: Hi Sally Sue, This is Kim, we met at King Soopers the other day. I have to tell you, your smile was so engaging, it was such a pleasure to meet you!
-if you are leaving this on a voicemail - finish up with a call to action like: I really hope we get the chance to speak again, you seem like someone I would really like to get to know better!
**Very important*** These statements should be TRUE!!!

I hope this article helped you as much as the conference call helped me! Please share any "A-Ha's" you had by leaving a comment on this post! Feedback and sharing feels good and helps others - especially me! If I know what you like or what helps you most - I can focus more on those points if future blog posts!

have a fabulous day!

This Just In....

New Start Up Kit Option For Hostesses!

Every hostess who hosts a $300 or more Daisy Blue Naturals Experience between September 15-October 15th is eligible to receive a special "Hostess Only" Start Up Kit!

For $99, this kit contains $400 worth of products and supplies she'll need to begin her own successful Daisy Blue Naturals business.

It includes:
Consultant Mineral Makeup Kit (Full size all 4 foundations, Setting Powder, miniature Kabuki brush)
Banda Bar/Banda Beads
Orange & Chamomile Basic Collection
Rejuvenate Cream w/Chardonnay
Lip Blush
Business Supplies
Daisy Blue Live

I am so completely jealous of this opportunity...i must be honest here...I am turning green...this is such an amazing opportunity! I don't even have 4 full size foundations or 2000 points towards the cruise!!!

But of course - there's more!

New consultants also get: $35 in extra product when they purchase the $99 kit this month! Buy your kit today and receive:

Shea Butter healing Balm
Sleep Easy Mist

Ohhhhhh yessss - there IS more:

Check out the Christmas in September post for more Consultant Rewards!

Have I mentioned how rewarding it is to be a Daisy Blue Naturals Consultant????

i LOVE my Job!!! Do You?

Monday, September 1, 2008

An Article by Michael Lee (Daisy Blue Naturals)

I ran across an article by our dear and much loved Michal Lee which was Published on Buzzle.com
(link for original article: http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/7-18-2005-73316.asp)
I'm a copyright nut - so I want to make sure you all know - who wrote it and where it came from!

Michael is the Best!!! He really is! It is always a joy to talk to him and he always, I mean always has the answers for you! Enjoy his article and be sure to read more of his stuff at www.buzzle.com

What is Truly Natural?

"Natural" is an abused word in the marketplace today. A stunning number of products claiming to be "natural" are not. Find out what you should look for when purchasing natural skin care products.
In a society where the word ‘natural’ sells, you have no doubt seen store shelves lined with so-called natural products. Shampoos, lotions, and other topical crèmes are being marketed as natural. But how do you know if the product you are using truly is pure and natural?

If you desire truly natural products, you will need to seek them out. It begins with learning to read and understand labels. In the United States, correct labeling of cosmetics is enforced by the FDA. Manufacturers and sellers of cosmetics are required to list ingredients on the label of their products in the order of their concentration, commonly referred to as the FD&C Act. (This act does not apply to soaps, candles, air fresheners, or cleaning products, which do not have to list any ingredients!)

These labels will tell you what is in the products. It will not tell you which ingredients are truly natural. There is currently no law that requires any part of a product to actually be truly natural in order to be labeled as such. Do not feel duped. Millions of American consumers fall victim to this practice daily.

You want the healthiest and highest quality products you can find for both you and your family. So, what is it you should look for specifically?

First, avoid, AT ALL COSTS, products containing anything related to petroleum (petrochemicals). Petroleum distillates are common in the skin care industry and go by the names of propylene glycol, petrolatum, petroleum jelly, and mineral oil.

Ironically, petroleum by-products do the very thing they claim to combat. Over time, they actually dry out the skin by stripping away natural moisture. Petroleum products immediately clog our skins pores, not allowing our skin to breathe. (Think of this as wrapping your body in a layer of plastic wrap!) Many companies will use petroleum based products as ingredients because the cost is unbelievably cheap. Still worse, most of these products are marketed to mothers with infants (i.e.mineral oil-baby oil).

Another ingredient to avoid is "Sulfates". These can be in the form of sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate. They are used in care products primarily for their lather and bubble producing properties. They have absolutely no benefit as an ingredient for your skin. Virtually all shampoos, liquid soaps, and body washes on the market today contain this ingredient in one form or another. When this ingredient is used for bubble baths, the FDA requires warning labels on the product. Don’t be fooled. There is no natural or naturally derived sulfate.

Artificial preservatives, which include Imidazolidinyl and Diazolidinyl Urea, Parabens, Formaldehyde, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydratoin, and Quaternium-15 show up on ingredient labels and are used primarily as chemical preservatives. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, these ingredients have been shown to be a primary cause of contact dermatitis and allergic reactions.

Now, take a second and gather your thoughts. This seems like alot of information to digest, doesn't it? Most companies do not want you discovering what these ingredients actually do. Ignorance is their ally. What can you do? Become informed and use truly natural products for your skin!

Not only does using natural products benefit your skin, they benefit the environment as well. Look for products labeled: cruelty free, no animal testing, vegan friendly, and recyclable.

You do not have to be a chemist to know how to spot suspect ingredients.

By reading labels carefully, you can become an educated consumer. As well as avoiding the above mentioned ingredients, do look for the following ingredients which are GOOD for your skin.

Shea Butter- This natural plant lipid contains a high concentration of non-saponifiable fatty acids, which help our skin retain elasticity and moisture. It forms a breathable barrier on our skin, and is a gentle alternative to petroleum-based products.

Jojoba- Pronounced ho-ho-ba, the composition of this ingredient is liquid wax esters, which parallel our skins own oils produced by our sebaceous glands, which makes this natural ingredient readily absorbed and utilized by our skin. Pure jojoba also contains a good amount of natural Tocopherols (Vitamin E).

De-ionized Water- purified water using ultraviolet (UV) light to remove ions, and will remove not only the solids, but will destruct bacteria, mold spores, protozoa, viruses, and yeast! UV light is the safest way for total purification. Unlike other water purification systems, DI water does not have additives added to the water. The most efficient, effective, and environmentally-friendly process.

Vegetable Glycerin- In a concentration that is beneficial to the skin. This product has gotten a ‘bad rap’ as being drying, but if the product made has the proper concentration it is very beneficial at keeping the skin hydrated and moisturized.

Natural preservatives – this includes the following: potassium sorbate, vitamins E, C, and A, grapefruit seed extract, neem oil, and rosemary oil extract. Essential oils and other herbal extracts also are used as a preserving agent in products.

Essential Oils- Aromatherapy using pure essential oils can be misleading; it does not work solely through the sense of smell. Each essential oil has an individual combination that will interact with the body’s chemistry, which affects certain organs or systems as a whole. Be aware of oils that are in the product, and what the benefits of using that oil are. The label should list the item as an essential oil, not a fragrance.

Vitamins & Minerals- vitamins contain different blends of essential fatty acids, making them a good addition to skin care. Minerals could be in the form of a natural clay (Kaolin Clay), or listed as the exact mineral, another building block for our skin to remain healthy.

Herbs & Herbal Extracts-Different blends of herbals will achieve desired effects, depending on the placement of them.

Why is it important to use skin care that is good for you? Skin is body’s largest organ and we are only given this protective layer once. It is up to us to keep it healthy and glowing. Beautiful skin is a reflection of following a natural approach to better health. Keeping the skin hydrated and moisturized not only keeps it looking and feeling younger, it is healthier for your mind and spirit, as well as your body.

A healthy body begins with a healthy mind. Educate yourself about the benefits of truly natural care products for you and your family. For additional information, visit www.daisybluenaturals.com. The skin you save may just be your own!

By Michael Lee
Published: 7/19/2005

Open House - Sept 21st!!!

Come to the Mountains and Relax at the:

Daisy Blue Naturals Open House
Sun Sept 21st at 1:00pm
Gilpin County Community Center

Map
Why Come?
We will be Enjoying a Peppermint Foot Spa Treatment!
and......
You will be able to sample a huge selection of our product line including our new Fall 2008 products for yourself (Hair care, skin care, essential oils for health, home care products and more)
Learn about the importance of Natural Skin Care - Learn about ingredients you should avoid - you will walk away knowing how to read a skin care label with confidence!
Greener Cleaner Worksheets - Hints a tips for cleaning your home in a safe, Non-Toxic manner!
Bring your questions, concerns, and skin care issues! Nows your chance to get help!

GAMES - PRIZES - FUN!!!
This will be a Mystery Host Party - Meaning someone is gonna win big!
Increase your chances of winning by:
  • RSVPing by Sept 13th!
  • Bringing a friend!
  • Carpooling!
Thank you and have a naturally wonderful day!


September Specials

Daisy Blue Naturals Mineral Make Up is HERE!!!

Daisy Blue Naturals Mineral Make-Up!!!
Why choose Daisy Blue Naturals Mineral Make-up:
- 100% Natural - no hidden anything
- Contains NO talc - which can cause burning or itching
- Contains NO Bismuth Oxychloride - which can cause skin eruptions or redness
- Contains NO parabens - which have been linked to numerous health concerns

- Contains Vitamin C esters - a known antioxidant (no other min. m/up contains this ingredient!)
- Contains natural oxide sunscreens

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