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Persistence = Success!
Sue Seward
It's taken me a lot of years and a whole lot of persistence to develop myself into the business person and leader I've become and I'm still learning and developing every single day! I never gave up on myself or on anyone else.
Where did all this success start from?
From a little ole mommy with no business background, no corporate business background, no degrees, no contacts, no credibility six years ago to a 5 Star Director with my company in a little over a year.
Now I call myself a CEO MOM! People are calling me now and it's a beautiful thing when you get to this place after working so hard.
I'll be honest though, at times, it's not been an easy road to tow!
Has it been worth it? Absolutely!
I've stumbled and mumbled and made many mistakes but the one thing I have not done is QUIT! What I HAVE done is learn by every one of those mistakes that have propelled me to the success I'm seeing now!
I realized that I would be underpaid in the beginning but I know now what the future holds for as I stay on the consistent focused path I've been on!
I've been able to stay home with my kids and take them and pick them up from school and get them to their activities. Take off when I want to when they are off for the holidays. I even earn money when we're in Alabama at the beach! In fact, we went this last summer and when I got back my downline had grown!
Now that's successful leverage anyone can bank on!
I haven't had to work for someone else in over 12 years.
There are a few things that I contribute to my success over the last six years as I've built my business consistently every single day..........
*Always treat your business as a business no matter how many hours you are able to devote and no matter how much money you're making in the beginning!
*Find a taxpreparer that understands homebased business tax laws
*Set up a dedicated office, set hours you intend to work and keep those hours and do a business plan
*Make sure you have a business bank account
*Remember every contact you make could be a potential future client, business partner, customer, and friend.
*Realize that every relationship you build is important!
*Find mentors that you can relate to and learn from them. I've had so many that have encouraged, supported and inspired me over the years, some of them have become very good friends, Rod Nichols, Bob Gatchel, Daren Falter, David Hull, Tim Filuk, Steve Ferris, Mike Arnett, Ron Mueller, Kathy Porter, Jacqueline Freeman and so many more.
Others who have coached and inspired me like Kim Klaver, Doug Firebaugh, Bob Burg, Mitch Axelrod, Jack Zufelt, Kevin Wilke, Joshua Shafran, Matt Gill, Linda Locke, Venus Andrecht, Jan Ruhe, Nicki & Grace Keohouhou and so many many others I could name!!
*Always be professional, polite and respect other people's time
*Be consistent on a daily basis
*Listen to people, I mean really listen... and learn! Always be learning!
*Expect rejection, discouragement, disappointment and mistakes. You'll become stronger when you do! This is just a part of developing yourself. The more rejected you get the better you get! Trust me!
*If you are not able to handle the above then you may not be ready to be in business for yourself.
*Remember that self development comes before the fortune! Develop yourself into a leader and then you'll be able to help others do the same!
*Follow up in a timely manner with people. If they are not interested that's ok, the timing may not be good for them. Be professional and follow up. That's your job as a professional! The better you are at this the more people will respect you!
*Always do what you say you'll do even if it takes you awhile....do it!
*Be honest and upfront with people at all times!
*NEVER QUIT!
Everyday for the last six years I have made contacts with people either by email, postal mail, phone, or in person.
I got a lot of rejection in the beginning and it was tough too. Sometimes it down right hurt but I just kept going forward and now the rewards I'm seeing are well worth it all!
One thing I've really learned is that rejection, hardship, discouragement, disappointment have made me a much stronger person and leader. I also constantly strive to be the leader that God wants me to be and will continue to give him the glory for all the success!
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