Friday, August 26, 2016

How To Communicate With Your Virtual Assistant



Before we start on how to communicate with your virtual assistant lets look at how you find the perfect VA for your task. One of the first things is to do is make a list of all of the daily tasks that you are currently doing within your business and then remove the tasks that only you can do, all of the remaining tasks you can outsourced.
Now you have the list the skills that you will need your virtual assistant to do you may need more than one VA:
· Someone that is technical
· Has video editing experience
· Article writing
· Social media skills
· SEO
It's unreasonable to think that the one virtual assistant would have all of these skills they may have one or two but the only way to see if they can complete their task is always to test them. Have them do a short test with a time frame to have this back to you.
How to communicate with your virtual assistant.
As I see all the emails that come into my company the challenge for most people is how to be understood. English is not the first language of the Filipino VA they can get very confused with clients that want to give a long story in their email about the task which is not necessary at all.
If you have a number of tasks keep the tasks to sharp, succinct and dot point works best in step order so the tasks flows best.
What I love to teach new clients about is the use of Jing software that can either record a 5 minute video where you can talk and show the virtual assistant where to find the information for the task or have them move it to another area.
Also it has screen capture that allows you to take a photo of the screen and then circle or use arrows to point to what you need to happen.
When a task comes back to you please check it thoroughly and give it back to the VA for corrections and or comments.
Further suggestions:
  • On a Sunday I do my to do list for the tasks that need to be done by the following week. This means that all the work will be given for the week to the VA.
  • Keep the work flow to manageable and easy to follow steps
  • This will cut down on the number of emails
Need a VA is a virtual assistant outsourcing company based in the Philippines we have 9 different areas of the business that all have trained and expert staff ready to help you grow your business. Also there is a project manager that will manage all of your tasks. Please contact me here at http://www.needava.com for expert outsourcing.

How an Outsourcing Team Can Grow Your Business



Have you thought of an outsourcing team before to grow your business? I wish to share with you the simple steps that you can take to increase the bottom line easily and economically.
Tim Ferriss who wrote the now famous "the 4 hour work week" showed the world how you can work less and earn more. The whole concept intrigued and open people's mind about using virtual assistants in 3rd world countries who are by the way well educated and highly trained.
With the knowledge in hand that there are people who can work for a 3rd of a cost of labor in their own countries then came the challenge of how do you train them and what can they do and I will now show you how you do both of these.
First things first:
Do you provide a service or have you an office based business for your clients?
  • Bookkeeping
  • SEO
  • Website Design for
  • Social Media
  • Article Writing
  • Amazon, Shopify or eBay store
All of these listed services can be outsourced and here is the exciting thing that happens you will be able to expand your business and take on extra clients and then outsource them and this will increase your bottom line.
I have personally seen outsource teams grow from only 1 or 2 virtual assistants to a team of 7-10+ VA's now that tells me the business is expanding. One of our clients came to us with only 1 Shopify store that we helped set up and train the customer service and with in 6 months they opened a further 5 stores!
Need To Train Staff
All businesses run a little differently you would not set a person up in your office and say there you go now you get to work. That would be setting yourself up for failure.
Online there is no limit to the training you can set up effortlessly. For example you could arrange to run a webinar and share and record your training, or you could do a short video and lastly a well written email in dot point.
Spend the time giving the necessary training that you would give any new employee.
What about other businesses?
Small start-up businesses normally start on a shoestring budget and want to do it all themselves and don't get me wrong it is good to have an understanding but I disagree that you need to be able to do yourself. If you look at the following list of "to do" tasks within a business, there is not any creative time in there for you to grow!
If you are doing everything yourself like:
  • Bookkeeping
  • Social media
  • Marketing
  • SEO on your website
  • General admin tasks
  • Video editing
  • Blog promotion
  • Customer Service
Where would you possibly get the time necessary to grow your business? Even if you worked 15-16 hour days how well would you do either of these tasks? You need to outsource, put a dollar value on your time and if you are worth more than $8.50 per hour you should look at getting your own VA.
So there you have it, the only way you can grow your business and increase productivity is to outsource and develop a team within a team.
If you are sick of burning the midnight oil missing family events to work on your business it now time to work less and grow your business by first outsourcing smaller tasks and growing your own virtual assistant team.
Only then will you see the growth in your business contact us at http://needava.com or email me at info@needava.com

A Virtual Assistant Bookkeeper Is Gold For Your Business



I want to share a story with you that I know will ring true for many of you that produce a shoe box full of receipts and pay big dollars for the CPA to make sense of the contents in the box.
To be truthful I was using the shoe box accounting systems where friends would laugh as I opened the box carefully and shut it quickly to squeeze yet another receipt in.
The box was full to the brim and I had made my way in for my appointment with the CPA and faced him with a large pad of paper in front of him as I tried to recall events, dates and different expenses I was trying to write off. Then the Accountant took off his glasses looked me straight in the eye and said "I am only as good as the information you give me!"
"Just imagine in this room if I had the tax department sitting around the table would your stories satisfy him?"
This truth hit me straight between the eyes I can still remember the sinking feeling when I thought that my poor record keeping would get me into hot water sooner or later and I virtually became obsessed about finding a virtual assistant to help get my house into order.
Tips to Get Your Started:
It's always hard starting anything new but to be prepared to spend only an hour a day to tackle this task, as it will overwhelm you.
Definitely do not do this task late at night or you will find you can't sleep.
Go purchase either a filing cabinet or do what I did and buy color-coded concertina boxes so you can easily find the year that you're looking for.
Clear the kitchen or office desk and first sort out in year then date order.
What I did is look for a virtual assistant bookkeeper and found much more than I bargained for she is she is a qualified CPA and she journals all of my receipts straight away directly onto QuickBooks and for the Australian clients MYOB.
We now have clients all around the world with many like how I was and they either started out with good intentions but just either got busy or lost the enthusiasm for book work and started to fall behind.
A good bookkeeper will save you money two ways as there will be less for the CPA to do, the cost of a virtual assistant bookkeeper is thirds of the cost of an accountant. The records will be kept beautifully and will stand the scrutiny of the tax office.
At Need a VA we are a virtual assistant outsourcing company that have expert qualified accountant/bookkeepers on hand to do your books no matter if you are in the US, Australia, Canada etc contact us TODAY at http://needava.com or email info@needava.com

TIPS on Customer Service That Make Your Business BOOM



Customer service is the key to keeping your business bubbling along, without this important element supporting your business you will lose customers as quick as your attracting them.
CUSTOMER SERVICE USES
There are many ways that customer service grows your business its the human element of just wanting acceptance and become part of the community in which could be as simple as welcoming the new member, or having the virtual assistant watching your new Facebook group that you have formed and being there to answer simple questions and comments.
AMAZON - SHOPIFY - EBAY STORES
These stores rely heavily on you the owner to have the best customer support possible to help keep people with quick response times to questions, to give login information and be responsive to reviews that they write to know that they are being heard.
These simple steps are the way to have repeat customers that turn into raving fans that bring you more business. Doesn't it make sense to spend advertising dollars once and then to keep them for repeat customers they're after all then costing you absolutely nothing to retain.
Many customers just want to have their questions answered or follow up their orders or how to apply a code to give them the discount off the full price you are offering. To keep the customer happy it all comes down to quick response time to questions in order to avoid frustrations, which leads to refunds and buyers remorse.
Research reveals that customers want human interaction not something that frustrates them like a recorded message or phone prompts they want to speak to a human voice to answer questions quickly.
It may be something as simple as logging on people get stumped and annoyed when they can't get access to products that they have just purchased. This delay in getting back to them with a solution to their problem gets them upset and writes reviews that are sometimes unpleasant and will hurt your future business.
With all the hard work that goes behind a launch of a new product or service with advertising and webinars I have seen personally the numbers of new sign ups drop off dramatically between 25-30% due to no customer service. This is leaving money on the table.
WEBINARS
What about shopping cart abandonment this happens a lot and many businesses just send an email to get lost amongst the many emails that people get sent wouldn't your company stand out from others to pick up the phone and ask them "was there a problem - how can we help you?"
WELCOME CALL
There are some clients who will say nothing and will never take the next step because they are unsure of the next step in your program or service. A follow up call warms the person and shows warmth of your company.
This only takes a few minutes and something like "Hi Mary this is Dan from ABC Company, just giving you a courtesy call to first to welcome you to our company and to see if I can help you with and questions."
How good does that customer feel now, first they are acknowledged and secondly they have an opportunity to say if there is a problem and have someone help them.
We at Need a VA have known the human touch is so important in growing your business we personally help variety of businesses, product launches and services increase their bottom line just by being there to help their customers.
Contact us through the website http://needava.com or email us at info@needava.com today to see how we can help you.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Meet The Cast of The First Season Of Brand It

Just a few short months ago, Bonnie Bruderer and I brainstormed the concept for a powerful new show, Brand It. We invited 13 women from all over the globe to meet us in New York City. During the time we were together, we helped them sexify their brand and record the first season of Brand It.
These lovely ladies are simply amazing and I want to introduce them to you.

Christine Robinson

As a passionate visionary, Christine helps her clients to become bestselling authors on Kindle. She works with all types of entrepreneurs to get their message out to the world. With her tried and true methods, an individual can expect to see their books ranking next to leaders in their industry.
With her strategies and mentoring, she can take a budding author from the idea stage to writing a well thought out book. She works with people that are driven entrepreneurs and want to be seen on a global level. It is her passion to help them shine.
She can be found organizing luxurious retreats, leading seminars and building a tribe of the Stars of Tomorrow.

Kalpna Suthar

Kalpna is an Award Winning Author of Never Judge a Book By Its Cover. She shares her experiences from her childhood and how they shaped her into who she is today. As a highly inspirational speaker, she has coached many through different areas of their life.
She has the uncanny ability to help you open your mind and think differently. With her out of the box way of thinking, she can help you transform your negative situation into something positive.
Her love to meet new people is what takes her all over the world. It is important to her to always learn new ways of self-improvement.

Livia Caudell

Livia passionately inspires entrepreneurs to develop businesses that focus first on people, the planet, and then profits. She is a Conscious Entrepreneur that with a mission to Conscious Business and living all throughout the world.
She is a visionary leader as well as author, TV show host, speaker on international stages, and a transformational coach.
With her diverse background in business, she has the ability to speak to people in any industry. She created Conscious Wealth Builders, which is a training, development and coaching company that is designed to help others make an impact on the world.

Lesya Anna

Dr. Lesya Anna has created a program that is designed to empower her clients to experience relief from pain, stress, depression, and anxiety. These conditions take a toll on the body in a debilitating way. It is her passion to help her clients, both men, women, and children, to find easy and practical relief.
Her belief is that everyone deserves to live a happy and pain free life. Also, she believes that everyone has  the ability to be free from disease, depression and anxiety.
She teaches her clients that their life is up to them and they can make the choice to do what is necessary to reach their optimal health goals.

Tonya Pearson

Tonya Pearson is a Freedom Fighter that has the power to help others establish successful initiatives. She is passionate about spending time with her family and helping others do the same through her financial coaching.
It is her goal to encourage families to spend their money wisely and manage their finances well. With her help, business owners have been able to set higher goals and reach them. The driving motivation behind her coaching is to help entrepreneurs become freedom fighters who chase their dreams and live the life they love.
Tonya is a visionary that can see where a person needs to be and create a path to get there. Through her strategic planning, her clients are finally able to focus more on their family.

Di Downie

Di is a partner in marriage and a mum. She is passionate about living life to the fullest. As an accomplished CEO of 5 companies that have been successful, she is committed to helping others capture their ideas and turn them into a reality. It is her goal to share her tools of magic with others so that they can become successful in their business.
She was raised in a rural part of Western Australia, where she created her first business out of desperate need. On account of drought, the family farm was unable to provide for them financially. Through her innovation, she developed a business that helped them make ends meet.
Today she takes life one step at a time and works to trust in herself. She is guided by her values and what matters most to become the she’preneur she is today.  

Darviny D

Darviny is a self-proclaimed lifestyle connoisseur. She is a highly successful business woman with an extensive background. As an artist and trained actor Kundalini Yoga teacher, a restauranteur, a boutique owner and clothing manufacturer, she knows what it takes to be successful.
Now, she is a presenter of her very own lifestyle show that airs online. Her artistry shows in the way she hosts her show. Each day she aims to bring more beauty to the world and life to her viewers through her message.

Patty Alfonso

Patty is the creator of Pole Dancing for Consciousness™ and The Essence of You™. She is a catalyst for transformation. In her career, she has taken international stages, become an author, and is a well respected facilitator.
It is her passion to inspire others to create magic in their lives by listening to their body and allowing their intuition to guide them.
She is a kind individual that has an infectious smile and the ability to put others at ease. With her personality, she brings joy and pleasure to those around her. internationally acclaimed speaker, facilitator and author.
It is her desire to continue growing and empower her clients, led her to Access Consciousness®, where she is a Certified Facilitator.

Erica Kristene

Erica Kristene Motivation Mavin originally from Arizona. She is a dog lover and advocate for abused animals. Her main passion and mission is to help people see their worth and live a positive lifestyle mentally and physically.
She believes everyone is deserving of living a full happy life no matter past or present circumstances. She plans on changing the hearts and souls of one another for the better along her journey. Coaching you to success from the inside out.

Liliana Aguirre

Lady Hustle Liliana, originally from Mexico, is a passionate entrepreneur, interior designer and business owner. She has been actively involved in helping develop awareness of the Latin American culture in first world countries like Australia, through events and her language school, The Multicultural Language Centre.
She has also collaborated with charities and organisations in her hometown in Mexico to help and educate disadvantaged people.
Liliana’s goal is to encourage everybody to find their passion and to reach their dreams with her new clothing brand Hustle Hat Co. With gratitude, self-belief and hustle anything is possible. Make it happen!

Inge Hart

Inge Hart, also known as the “Dutch Nomad Mom” is a Health and Life in Balance Specialist, Yogi and International Speaker. She a member of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and co-organises the Ashtanga Yoga Bali Conference.
She coaches women in their personal and professional life who experience they need to set their priorities in line with their inner needs to bring back vitality and balance into their life.
Through her Villa Bloom Bali she inspires guests and facilitates retreats by offering healthy food, spirituality, outdoor activities and a loving and caring environment. Inge has been featured in Fabulous Mama, Bahrain this Month and De Telegraaf. She has been living a nomadic lifestyle based on the Five Pillars for over 5 years with her “Dutch Nomad Family”.

Jodi Harman

Jodi Harman- The Forever Girlfriend- Author Jodi Harman’s sassy style with a touch of class and sexiness is inspiring women everywhere to become a Girlfriend to their husbands so they won’t go out and get one.
From her sometimes classical views on marriage to turning up heat for intimacy and romance in the bedroom changes the way the world views being a wife and lover. Harman’s confidence brings ideas to life with sex appeal and simple techniques that are sure to please every husband, as a wife gives her husband the ultimate girlfriend experience.
This is a must read for every woman, whether you are newlyweds to empty nesters. If you are in a relationship or want to be in a relationship this book will give you the secrets to what every man desires but doesn’t dare to ask for.
Jodi and Mark Harman are the Founders of Couples By Design, LLC. a training and development firm offering proven methods and strategies to help couples increase intimacy, passion, and love in their relationship.

Karen Louise

Karen Louise, is energetic, dynamic and very positive and tenacious in character, that loves to network and travel the world.
She is a British female entrepreneur with a big vision, inspiring and educating people around the world to take their life to the next level, emotionally and financially via social media or one to one. Empowering them to face whatever life puts in their way, through mindset, and sheer determination.
She is also an international speaker, presenter, author and model, and widow with 3 amazing children and multiple businesses, from selling gourmet healthy coffee to running a global media company teaching people to market online and sourcing high end developments in London and around the world and not forgetting her love for keeping fitting and eating clean.
Dream big, Love Life and be Happy!!! The creator of “Health, Wealth and Balance”

Monday, August 22, 2016

Characteristics of Wealth#3 – Dealing With the Haters

Fear of Failure is an Obstacle to Many - Rhonda Swan

We all have the tendency to fear failing. I mean, who really wants to fail in life? I don’t want to, but I know that it is part of the process that we must all accept. Otherwise, will never achieve anything great.
Since many people stand still in fear, this leads to a state of inaction. They just stay in the crummy circumstances they are living in.
The trouble with standing still in fear is that wealth comes by taking risks. You have to be willing to put it out on the line, otherwise you don’t stand a chance of truly increasing your earnings.

The Benefits of Failing

Failure is not something you should fear, rather a thing you should seek after. We all need to fail in our lives at one time or another, or we will never really know how to do it right.
When it comes to growing a business, personal brand, or any part of a company, you must be willing to move above the status quo. You’ll never get there by standing still in fear of failing.
If it was easy to make it to the top, then everyone would be a millionaire. Am I right? What separates those that are highly successful from where you are today? It is because those people were willing to face their fears and go through the process of failing and trying again.
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Failure gives way to lessons and these lessons create a change in your behavior. If you tried it one way and it didn’t work, then you’ll know what to do different the next go round.
Consider it from technology perspective. I am not a techy, but I’ve had to learn enough to make my business successful.
I’ve had to figure out why parts of my websites weren’t working because of broken codes. I’ve also had to to figure out how to use different platforms. This has all been a series of learning experiences.
Sure, a book or an instructor can give you the instructions of how to do something. However, without actually doing it yourself, you will have no experience to draw from. When you work through concepts on your own, you will inevitably fail and through that you will gain a lasting remembrance of what not to do.

That is Why You Should Fail and Fail Fast

Don’t wait around any long. Now is the time to get out there and do what is necessary to grow your business. Sure, you will fail, but go for it. Get those failures out of the way so that you can take hold of the success you are longing for.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Characteristics of Wealth #4- Experiences

Take a Look at the CASHFLOW Quadrant - Rhonda Swan



The CASHFLOW Quadrant is divided into four different types of people.
E= Employee
S= Self-Employed or Specialist in a Field
B= Big Business
I= Investor
So, a look at the quadrant on the left side is the E and S individuals. These guys pay out the most for their taxes and trade by the amount of money and time they put in.
On the other side are the B and I individuals. These guys pay the least in their taxes. They create and/or invest in assets that work to bring in money while they are sleeping, or out on vacation.
I believe that there is a dividing line between the two. One side is struggling to make it in our economy and the other is gaining profits hand over fist.

Employed and Self-Employed Are Struggling

In my opinion, it is the E and S individuals that are struggling the most. These are the employees and self-employed individuals that are having a hard time finding well paying jobs. Not only are the jobs scarce, but there hasn’t been a single year where the cost of living hasn’t raised significantly.
These guys only have their time to trade for a living, which puts them at a disadvantage. Time is not high demand.

Big Businesses and Investors are Prospering

However, those that fall into the B and I category are steadily becoming richer and richer. Big businesses sit on top of endless piles of cash and assets. Investors are able to pick the best of the best assets at low prices.
They have something that is of worth in our economy….money.

What the E and S Quadrant is Holding Out For

Those in the E and S quadrant are waiting for the day that the economy picks up and there are more jobs on the market. Even if that does happen, they are still at the mercy of their bosses to pay them well and keep them on staff.
Until the job market picks up, these individuals will continue to spiral down. They may not have the best chance once the market picks up either.

Those in the B and I Quadrant Do Well No Matter the Circumstances

You know that saying the rich just keep getting richer? Well, that is true of those that are in big business or investors. While the economy is down, they are buying up all the assets as low prices.
When the economy rises, they will continue to cash in on the all the investments they made. Thus, they get richer and richer.

What Side of the Quadrant do You Fall on?

If you are in the E and S side of the quadrant, are you ready to move over? If so, then it is time you put your focus in the right places. Here are some things you can do to get on the other side:
  • Invest in your financial education
  • Begin a side business
  • Start investing for cash flow

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

You Are a Brand- It’s Time to Share Your Personal Brand With Others

What is a perfect example of a brand? You, my friend, are a brand.
An artist. A photographer. Life coach. Presentation expert. Alternative energy entrepreneur. Website developer. Skin care clinician.
This is not a trend. This is social media, publishing, marketing, sales, work, play, passion and everything you read about all rolled into one.

1. Define your audience.

Tell yourself this: The focus of your blog—and all of your content—must be your readers. What do they need? What are their pains? How can you help them?
Of course, doing guesswork is possible, but chances are, you’ll run the risk of being wrong. One ideal way to removing the guesswork is to conduct a survey. You can ask a few specific questions to uncover demographic and psychographic information.
From the results of your survey, you’ll be able to profile your audience and work toward developing a more focused content with a higher probability of connecting with your readers.

2. Create a clear value proposition.

What is the unique thing that you can offer to your audience? Are they going to get something from investing their time in your content? What resources do you offer? Do you offer resources to help people work smarter? Leadership insights? These are just some examples of questions you should be asking yourself before proceeding.
What you need to do is to create a succinct and simple answer and you have your value proposition. However, you may have to experiment with your value proposition and revise it from time to time.
What will serve as the framework for all your efforts is your clear value proposition .

3. Write a compelling brand slogan.

Always be aware of the level of noise in media today and then recognize how critical it will be to make a strong impression quickly.
A great way to address this challenge is to put your value proposition into a slogan.
Here are some good examples:
  • Lifehacker’s slogan is “Tips, tricks, and downloads for getting things done.”
  • Social Media Examiner claims to be “Your guide to the social media jungle.”
  • Ramit Sethi promises, “I will teach you to be rich.”
  • Feldman Creative promises to “Turn on the power of online marketing.”
Now, how can you summarize your brand promise in a concise slogan?

4. Show yourself.

Of course, the best thing you should remember is that people want to connect with people, not merely brands.
One way is presenting a great photo of yourself which helps establish credibility and build trust. It also helps you connect via social media.
You can do this by simply getting a great headshot that captures the real, authentic you. You can invest in a professional photo shoot or if you prefer not to part with the money, hit up a friend with a quality camera and a command of portrait photography.
Always go into the session with a plan. You have to tell the photographer the impression that you aim to create, the you you’re looking to capture.
After reviewing the photos, pick one headshot to use on your website and across all your social media networks.
  • Working at your computer
  • Analyzing your client’s data
  • Coaching one-on-one
  • Facilitating a small group meeting
  • Recording a podcast
  • Shooting a video
  • Speaking before a large crowd
  • Autographing your book at an event
  • For the photo that will serve you best is simply you looking into the lens smiling, looking friendly and approachable—with no distractions.

5. Establish a look.

Any brand that is memorable, your personal brand included, should present itself consistently. Using a variety of logos, colors, and fonts will confuse your audience.
Develop a look for your personal brand with simply the following:
A professionally designed logo
A pleasing color palette
A limited menu of fonts
Then you can now apply the standards you created to everything—your website, business cards, advertising, etc.
For now, you’re off to a good start….
Source: Define Your Target Audience

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

3 Income Producing Activities You Must Do Each Day

Do you know your DMO? - Rhonda Swan
A DMO is your daily method of operations. When you put into practice daily tasks that will actually produce income, you will get a return on your time investment.
Most people, myself included when I first got started building our business, we focused too much on the how and not the important money making tasks. If you’re building a Network Marketing business, so many get hung up on the product features and the science behind it all, and the compensation plan. How to do social media, building a blog, watching guru videos, studying this and studying that…
The next thing you know, a month has gone by and all of the so called “income producing activities” you were working on, didn’t bring in a dime.

Stop wasting time. Start Making Money.

A lot of us, when we just start out in our home business, have a limited amount of time because we have so many other commitments to attend to. Like a J.O.B., our families, hobbies etc.
Well, if you’re spending all your time doing Non-Income Producing Activities such as the ones listed above, you are setting yourself up for nothing but frustration and disappointment.
I’ve seen many people walk away from online marketing, because they have put in a lot of time without any return. That is why I’m so passionate about giving my tribe step by step instructions of what they can do each day to generate leads and ultimately produce income.

TOP 3 Income Producing Activities You MUST Do Each Day.



In order to break away from the time wasting activities and actually start making money as an online marketer, there are 4 income producing activities that you MUST do every day. It is so important that you focus your energy on the things that will bring in the greatest return.

1. Place Ads To Generate Leads Or Sales



In order to reach your target market with your valuable services, you need to place ads. We run thousands of dollars through our Facebook ads every month to generate our best leads. Through the use of Facebook ads, you can generate warm leads every single day.
Not sure how to place effective ads? We get that question all of the time, which is why we have created videos in the Freedom-preneur Academy that will teach you exactly how to do this.

Here are a few tips to get you started on developing your own lead magnets.

2. Host Webinars, Hangouts, or Use Facebook Live

Everyday, look for ways to give your followers value. One of the best ways to do that is by hosting webinars, hangouts, or use Facebook Live. People want to connect with you on a more personal level while learning from you. Using live stream videos where people can ask you real time questions and you answer is so helpful.
At the end of your webinars, hangouts, and videos, you need to present a call to action. Where can they learn more from you? Lead them to an outlet that you can earn from, such as a lead capture page.
Every Wednesday night, we host the Freedom-Preneur Show in order to add more value to our followers. Each week, we bring on experts that are highly knowledgeable and that can deliver great information to those listening in.

3. FOLLOW UP Via Phone, Email or Messenger



Did you know that 90% of your sales occur, because you followed up with someone. Take the time to follow up through any means that you can.
As you can see, it is of the highest importance that you make following up with leads a top priority. If you have spent the time and money to create ads, don’t short change yourself by not going back to those that took interest in what you had to say. Otherwise,  you are just wasting your time again.

Source: Income Producing Activities List

Monday, August 15, 2016

11 Years Ago I Had a Vision to Work From Home

I Keep Moving Forward in My Business - Rhonda Swan

Each and every day, since then, I have had to put one foot forward and stayed focused on my vision. I’ve taken daily actions to become a better person and business owner.
When I started my first business, I called over 3,000 leads and didn’t make a sale…not even a penny.
I invest in myself, my education and listened to those around me that were having success and living the life I wanted.
Three months after starting my first online business, I walked into my boss’ office and said I needed to leave. I told her that I had found a business I could work from home and earn the same amount of money- if not more.
She laughed at me, and told me I would be back. Boy was she wrong.
I focused and built my business for another 3 months, taking daily actions and steps to learn the next move. I had small successes, and used those successes as a stepping stone in my growth.

I Made My Dream of Being a Work From Home Mom Come True

During those 90 days, my life turned around and so did my business. I never went back to the daily grind ever again.
It’s been 11 years since I said “YES!” to my new life, and said “YES!” to helping others achieve their dreams.
Has it been all sunshine and roses? Hardly, but it’s been the most rewarding adventure I’ve ever experienced and I wouldn’t change a thing.

I Share With Others How to Be Successful Business Owners

I’ve just arrived back in Bali after spending 2 weeks in Dubai and the Kingdom of Bahrain. I was able to share my journey with other Freedom-preneurs and had the chance to teach on the 8 Pillars to Online Success.
When we were in Dubai, all of the attendees were there to speak and give their Ted like talks. It was scary for them, because they had to speak in front of their peers and large crowds.
We went to a restaurant so that they could practice their speeches in front of the people that were there. Even though I’ve spent a lot of time on stages, I’ll be honest, it was kind of hard for me.
The goal was to desensitize themselves from caring what other people think. The biggest thing that stops people in their tracks is what people think about them. When others say things to you that affect you negatively, you end up changing the way you live your life.
I’m so thankful that I have worked to overcome what others think of me. The day I told my boss I was leaving and never coming back, she thought I was absolutely crazy. What if I had allowed what she thought of me to dictate my next steps? I wouldn’t be here today, that is for sure.
If someone had told me 11 years ago that I would be on stage speaking life into a crowd of entrepreneurs that have a DREAM to be FREE, and to live as a Freedom-Preneur, I would tell them they are crazy.
This is what having a vision can do for your life and for the life of others.
Don’t be afraid to fail or fall. Get back up and keep moving. Your life awaits you!

Some people watch on the sidelines- others play the game. Are you ready to stop caring what others think about you and boxing yourself into what this world says you have to be? If so, I invite you to check out the Freedom-preneur Academy. I hold nothing back in this training program, so that you are able to make the changes you want to make in your life.
Source: How to Be a Successful Amway Business Owner