I am asked every day on what books to read? Which is the best technology? Should I get an iPhone? iPad? Mini? Kindle Fire? Which printer to use? I have decided I better open an Amazon Store so I can easily share the link! So, check back often as I will update the list every week or so!!
See above for a link to my store or go there NOW!!!
Let’s Sparkle & Shine!
elise
We all feel that way at some point! It is sales, after all. You must be disciplined and work your business, this is surely the biggest challenge in working from home! You choose when to work, how to work & the quality of your work! It is sort of like eating well & exercising-YOU must Do It!! No one will do it for you. Now after reading those statistics, what kind of business owner do you want to be?? I certainly don’t want to warm people up only to leave them hanging, and prepped and ready for the next person to walk in and get the sale. ;-) And sales can be effected by cyclical cycles, ie holidays, summer vacation, storms, etc… And you might be wondering how to maintain and even grow your business during these challenges. Today, I will share some Tips on what I have learned over the years, in this industry.
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1-Remember that these are Challenges, roadblocks, bumps along the way.
2-Positive Mindset is essential!! (try not reading/watching the news for a week or two. Tap into motivational speakers-subscribe to their Free E-news!
3-Plan for your Success! Set your goals, make a plan, take daily action!
4-Read The Compound Effect. LOVE this book!
Let’s Sparkle & Shine!
elise
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for my blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,900 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 10 years to get that many views.
Click here to see the complete report.
Let’s Sparkle & Shine!
elise
Need a Last-Minute sparkly gift? How about an e-gift card? Delivered right to you to print or to your recipient!!?
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elise
Day 2
What a great day this turned out to be!!!
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elise
What do some of my favorite hostesses have to say about hosting a trunk show with me?
Watch to find out:
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elise
burn-out.
This has been something I have always had to deal with. I have a go-go-GOOO personality. I am not Type-A, organized, procedural, or adept at time-management. And I think that may contribute to burn-out. If someone thinks of a way to do the mundane processes of life (ie-my husband thought of labeling the boys’ laundry baskets, rather than just mixing their clothes, or labeling their drawers-they share a room) I am all for it. BUT I don’t think of those things on my own. I have found that I can think of a million new ways to grow my stella & dot biz. And have created many different campaigns for our stylist community at large. I love social media/networking and the connections it provides. The drawback to all this, is that I don’t take the time to rest and relax. I have discovered a few things that work really for me:
spa dates
working out daily
10 minute mind breaks
protein shakes (I find I eat less when super-busy)
bed by 9
And this article from Oprah magazine has helped tremendously!! The author has hit the bull’s eye! And when you distill all we do in life, what’s the point, ultimately?? Happiness, Joy, Love!! Click HERE to read more on burn-out!
Did you know our founder, Jessica Herrin, was featured on Oprah when she founded her original company, THE WEDDING CHANNEL.com? What works FOR YOU!!?? What fills you up?
Sparkle & Shine!
elise
SHOUT OUT to Courtney Coleman in VALENCIA, CA!
Courtney is mama to 2 precious girls & has been home with them for 2 years now. She is facing the dreaded possibility of “Returning to WORK”! Courtney decided she wanted to start sharing stella & dot, she was having too much fun to do it alone! She is going to AMP IT UP & has her eye on STAR!! Today, she had a stylist over to her home for new stylist training & also invited over 2 potential stylists! Talk about getting a great Return on your Time INVESTED!! Courtney is planning to triple her income in the next few months and promote to STAR.
I KNOW SHE CAN DO IT!!
Courtney makes the CUTEST Polyvore of stella & dot!! Visit Courtney’s website if you are looking for a stylist in Valencia!!
www.stelladot.com/courtcoleman
Sparkle & Shine!
elise
Today is Sunday….
time to relax.
time to reconnect.
time to reflect.
time to plan!
I find myself very thoughtful & grateful on Sundays. I am grateful that I own my business. That I determine when I work and when I don’t. I am grateful that my income has exploded every year since I started in direct sales. And that I don’t have to worry if we wake up in the middle of the night because one of my kids has gotten sick.
Today I want to share with you how to make a plan to DOUBLE your Income & TIME-OFF in a year! Yes, I know you can do it! But you must zero in with laser-sharp FOCUS! I learned this lesson, very recently, as I had started doing some internet marketing consulting for Mercedes-Benz, alongside my stella & dot. I struggled with the new added responsibility and learning new procedures for that endeavor. I sadly watched my stella business falter and struggled with the fact that I needed to quit working for Mercedes. I quit on Thursday. YAY! Now, I sit here & reflect on the lessons learned. Namely: STAY FOCUSED! As I look over my last 3.5 years with my stella, I have realized over 300% growth in income!
I have learned that 3 core tasks remain the most important to moving my business forward. They are-prospecting, follow-up, & planning! I know that I need to spend the majority of my time on these 3 tasks to perform at my best. And my best is not everyone else’s best, rather it is the best that I can be to achieve MY DREAMS!
Plan to Double Your Income: Apply the Law of 3
1-write a list of everything you do (tasks) to move your business forward…try doing this a few different times in a week to cover all bases.
2-circle the TOP 3 most important tasks…assign, delegate, outsource the rest!
3-now, identify the 3 most important GOALS in each area of your life. Make a plan to work towards them daily.
Please comment BELOW with the 3 Most Important Goals you have for your business RIGHT NOW…..
Here some more tips from my YouTube channel, by another favorite author, Darren Hardy:
Sparkle & Shine!
elise
(reference: Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy)
Please comment BELOW with the 3 Most Important Goals you have for your business RIGHT NOW…..
Here’s my fall display with the new line.
7-9 trays
2-3 busts
2 medium frames
1 bracelet bar
folders for guests
Sparkle & Shine!
elise
