Good Advice from Robert Kiyosaki

I found these tips in todays online issue of Success Magazine. They are worth sharing for those of you who do not subscribe. To subscribe visit www.successmagazine.com

Rich Dad’s 8 Core Values for Success
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling Rich Dad, Poor Dad series, shares tips for getting ahead in business.

1. Find equal opportunities. Don’t be a victim of the survival-of-the-fittest technique. Make yourself marketable.
2. Get a life-changing business education. Feed your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. No, this doesn’t necessarily mean sitting in a college classroom. Get an education from life.
3. Latch onto friends who will pull you up, not push you down. Protect yourself from negative influences.
4. Find value in your network. The more people you can meet in business, the better.
5. Develop your most important business skill. Communicate, communicate and communicate.
6. Be a leader. Influence others by being a great teacher.
7. Don’t work just for money. Work to build wealth, not money. Invest.
8. Live your dreams. First of all, make sure you have dreams. Then make them a reality. You can be a successful businessperson and still make your dreams come true.

These are all wonderful suggestions that can all be summed up by the advice, “find a good mentor.” I have been fortunate enough in my life to have found several. I extend a heart felt “thank you” to each and every one of you.

Having Trouble Holding Onto Recruits?

We all know that network marketing is about recruiting. However, statistics show that 97% of new recruits quit within the first year. What do we, as team leaders, need to do to hold onto our recruits?

 

Many people looking to make money from home are under the impression that it is possible to make a large amount of money with very little effort or time on their part. A lot of MLM companies play to these desires promising quick, easy money. When the money doesn’t magically appear, people are disillusioned and quit.

 

How do we prevent the loss of new recruits? First, we need to make sure we are acting like team leaders; experts in our industry and on our products or services. We need to be able to offer our team training, support and motivation to see them through the rough times. They need to know we are there to help them succeed. They need to know we care about their success. After all, their success is our success.

 

Second, be honest about what is required to succeed in the network marketing industry. Each recruit must make a committment to their success and doing whatever it takes to achieve their goal. Let them know it takes work, time, commitment, and yes, even some money. Like all things in life, one has to work to make money. However, the possibilities of achieving their lifestyle and financial dreams is much greater than with a traditional job. Let your team members know that magic things can happen in network marketing but they must work hard to find the magic.

 

Third, develop a training system that will teach recruits how to succeed. Help your recruits find immediate success. Even small successes will keep people motivated. Not only should we be teaching about our product but we should also be teaching how to market online and offline, teach how to prospect and close over the phone. We should also have resources in place to help our team build web sites and set up auto-responders. It is also a good idea to have a reading list with a variety of motivational books that are available.

 

Lastly, building a business is as much about personal development as business development. We must be willing to help our team become the best they can be, both personally and as business owners as we continue to grow as well.

Do You Feel The Need To “Do It All”?

Sometimes as working mothers we can feel a little overwhelmed. We have families to care for, a house to take care of, a business to run, as well as finding the time to take care of ourselves.

One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do you do it all?”

Most of the time it’s because I follow a system and use good time management skills. As business moms we need to develop a system for both business and family – one that can eventually run on autopilot so we can focus on the task at hand.

For example, I was able to cut down on work time by implementing just a few simple strategies:

• Group related tasks – Every week I write 5 articles for 3 different companies. Instead of writing 15 completely different articles, I now write only 5 articles and do relatively simple modifications for each company.
• Focus first on the tasks that build your business and ultimately, your bottom line – Since I am in sales, I do my presentations early in the morning, right after I drop my daughter at school. My first 2 hours are for connecting with others face to face. My next 2 hours are for connecting with people on-line whether through social networking or advertising. My next 2 hours are for everything that makes the first 4 hours possible.
• Make time for me – This is very important. Schedule time for rejuvenation, for exercise, for whatever makes you feel good.
• Make time for self improvement – What are others in your field doing? Do they have ideas or strategies that you could incorporate. Don’t forget your spiritual side. Are you connecting with God or nature in some way? We can learn a lot from spending time in nature (but that is another topic).

I know. We see the phrase “make time” and think, “Where? There are only 24 hours in a day? Where do I find the extra time?” But I promise you, the time is there if you just implement, and stick to , a system.

Another key is to set priorities. You have to realize that some things either don’t NEED to be done or can be delegated to others. Let go of those things. You have more important things to do. Make a list of your top 5-10 things that absolutely must be done today. Put them in order of importance. Begin, and do not waver from your assigned tasks.

Another thing I have done is to include my daughter in my business. One of my businesses is a candle business. My daughter loves candles and tells everyone she knows about them. She works with me at craft fairs and farmers markets, she helps me put together information packets, she passes out fliers. It makes her feel important and grown up to work with mommy. When possible, include your family in your business.

Don’t allow yourself to be weighed down by stress and overload. Set up a system that works for you. Focus on what is important, set goals, and try to include your family in your work whenever possible. You’d be surprised how much your kids like to “work”.

Traveling this journey with you…