Comments on: Quarter One is Done; What Will You Do in Quarter Two? http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/% Beauty Consultant Advice, Inspiration, and Stories Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Donna Boren http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2049 Donna Boren Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:23:41 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2049 Yes, that makes lots of sense. I am sitting here at the office and I think you helped me just have one of those 'Ah ha' moments I hear so much about! I was all messed up! Ha! I think I have been looking at this all wrong. I think I really need to sit down and re-think this through and ask myself WHY I want to be a Director, and WHY I want a career car. I went back to your post from Aug. on vision, determining your 'why' and re-read that and that was really helpful too. I see now that I was really confused on that. I think I am a lot like you, in that what I seek from this business is the freedom, both in time and finances. My kids are in their teens now, and I was very fortunate to be able to be home with them until they were in school all day, and I have had family to fill in the gaps after school, etc. God has blessed me that way so much. I also believe with all my heart that He blessed me with this opportunity too, and I feel like sometimes I have just been spinning my wheels and playing around for 7 years, and I am just so tired of that. Thanks so much for your help! I will share my thoughts after I figure out my WHY! Yes, that makes lots of sense. I am sitting here at the office and I think you helped me just have one of those ‘Ah ha’ moments I hear so much about! I was all messed up! Ha! I think I have been looking at this all wrong. I think I really need to sit down and re-think this through and ask myself WHY I want to be a Director, and WHY I want a career car. I went back to your post from Aug. on vision, determining your ‘why’ and re-read that and that was really helpful too. I see now that I was really confused on that.
I think I am a lot like you, in that what I seek from this business is the freedom, both in time and finances.
My kids are in their teens now, and I was very fortunate to be able to be home with them until they were in school all day, and I have had family to fill in the gaps after school, etc. God has blessed me that way so much. I also believe with all my heart that He blessed me with this opportunity too, and I feel like sometimes I have just been spinning my wheels and playing around for 7 years, and I am just so tired of that.
Thanks so much for your help! I will share my thoughts after I figure out my WHY!

]]> By: Shades of Pink http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2045 Shades of Pink Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:55:07 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2045 That makes sense. The problem is, the suit and the car aren't the vision. They are tools to get you to your vision. Your goal is the car because reaching that goal affords you something else. My big picture is a particular lifestyle that I want to accomplish. Earning the car will help to get me there. I will take the cash to pay off my current car. That frees up the money I was previously paying on the car each month. It's a process. It goes back to having a "WHY." I never had a "WHY" before. I was content with my day job. My husband was working a steady job. Things have been changing and it has motivated me to want to work harder with MK. My "WHY" is this vision I have that includes a lifestyle I want that I cannot attain with my current situation. ;) It's like thinking outside the box. Sorry to sound cliche, but that's what it is. Go OUTSIDE the MK things. It's not just about wearing a suit, driving a car, and selling makeup. It's about developing relationships and working toward personal goals. At least, that is what it means to me. So, Donna, I think you should think about what it is you want to gain from your MK business. Is it more monthly income? Is it a new career? Is it a lifestyle change? Is it the opportunity to work from home? Think about what you really want to gain from the business, then use the business to get you there. Does that make sense? :) That makes sense. The problem is, the suit and the car aren’t the vision. They are tools to get you to your vision. Your goal is the car because reaching that goal affords you something else. My big picture is a particular lifestyle that I want to accomplish. Earning the car will help to get me there. I will take the cash to pay off my current car. That frees up the money I was previously paying on the car each month.
It’s a process. It goes back to having a “WHY.” I never had a “WHY” before. I was content with my day job. My husband was working a steady job. Things have been changing and it has motivated me to want to work harder with MK. My “WHY” is this vision I have that includes a lifestyle I want that I cannot attain with my current situation. ;) It’s like thinking outside the box. Sorry to sound cliche, but that’s what it is. Go OUTSIDE the MK things. It’s not just about wearing a suit, driving a car, and selling makeup. It’s about developing relationships and working toward personal goals. At least, that is what it means to me.
So, Donna, I think you should think about what it is you want to gain from your MK business. Is it more monthly income? Is it a new career? Is it a lifestyle change? Is it the opportunity to work from home? Think about what you really want to gain from the business, then use the business to get you there. Does that make sense? :)

]]> By: Donna Boren http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2043 Donna Boren Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:23:33 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2043 Thanks, that does help me understand it better. I have never been able to 'visualize' it seems, not just in MK but other areas of my life, its like there is a block there or something. I say all the time I want to do this or that, but I really struggle seeing in my minds eye the Director's suit on me, or me sitting in the career car. Does that make sense? Any suggestions on how I can visualize better? Do I start there and then make goals? Thanks, that does help me understand it better. I have never been able to ‘visualize’ it seems, not just in MK but other areas of my life, its like there is a block there or something. I say all the time I want to do this or that, but I really struggle seeing in my minds eye the Director’s suit on me, or me sitting in the career car. Does that make sense? Any suggestions on how I can visualize better? Do I start there and then make goals?

]]> By: Shades of Pink http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2018 Shades of Pink Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:33:13 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2018 You have short-term goals and long-term goals. When you put them all together it paints the larger picture which is your vision. Does that make sense? Your vision is what you see yourself achieving in the long run as you achieve your smaller goals. So, your vision is comprised of your short term and long term goals. The vision is the big picture. Does that make sense? Let me know if I'm being confusing. :) You have short-term goals and long-term goals. When you put them all together it paints the larger picture which is your vision. Does that make sense? Your vision is what you see yourself achieving in the long run as you achieve your smaller goals. So, your vision is comprised of your short term and long term goals. The vision is the big picture. Does that make sense? Let me know if I’m being confusing. :)

]]> By: Donna Boren http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2016 Donna Boren Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:09:42 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2016 Could someone help me define the difference between 'goals' and 'vision'. Are these kind of the same, or different? Could someone help me define the difference between ‘goals’ and ‘vision’. Are these kind of the same, or different?

]]> By: MKheart http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-2011 MKheart Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:06:33 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-2011 Pink Bren, GREAT ADVICE!! It is amazing what just opening your mouth can do for your business. Pink Bren, GREAT ADVICE!! It is amazing what just opening your mouth can do for your business.

]]> By: Pink Bren http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-1989 Pink Bren Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:47:12 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-1989 I just worked my business. I had a lot of reorders. When the new colors came out I had a few customers call and they ordered all the eye colors. I did get on the phone and call. I had a facial that was just one lady and she bought everything that I showed her. I just got on the phone and it was a little at a time however I did have a pretty good quarter. I just acutally called people. I have never made Ruby before and it is kinda of exciting. I did order somethings that I don't usually order I got the Christmas stuff, I thought that I would try and work that angle with like an open house and see how that goes. Really I was just out of everything. I also give my sisters a discount when they get outside orders for me and sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. I have 3 sisters. I also have a friend that is a silent hostess and she did well this quarter too. She is not ready to be a consultant however she likes to sell so I give her a discount and she sells. I am hoping that she will want to come on to my team she would be an asset. The only advice that I can give is to work your business, pick up the phone and call customers. Book and hold classes. Just work it they way that Mary Kay wanted it done. Always putting the customer first. Pass out cards. I am praying that I can do it again next quarter and that maybe I can increase it. We will see. Have a GREAT DAY I just worked my business. I had a lot of reorders. When the new colors came out I had a few customers call and they ordered all the eye colors. I did get on the phone and call. I had a facial that was just one lady and she bought everything that I showed her. I just got on the phone and it was a little at a time however I did have a pretty good quarter. I just acutally called people.

I have never made Ruby before and it is kinda of exciting. I did order somethings that I don’t usually order I got the Christmas stuff, I thought that I would try and work that angle with like an open house and see how that goes. Really I was just out of everything.

I also give my sisters a discount when they get outside orders for me and sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t. I have 3 sisters. I also have a friend that is a silent hostess and she did well this quarter too. She is not ready to be a consultant however she likes to sell so I give her a discount and she sells. I am hoping that she will want to come on to my team she would be an asset.

The only advice that I can give is to work your business, pick up the phone and call customers. Book and hold classes. Just work it they way that Mary Kay wanted it done. Always putting the customer first. Pass out cards.

I am praying that I can do it again next quarter and that maybe I can increase it. We will see.

Have a GREAT DAY

]]> By: Pink Lady http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-1982 Pink Lady Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:56:09 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-1982 Wow, Pink Bren! That's amazing! Please share how you did it. I need some serious help! Shades, I'm not sure how the Excutive gift giving will go. One of the director's in my area did a whole class on it. She made it sound wonderful. I'm hoping it works as well for me as it does for her. I'm cheating slighty (smile). My husband works for a company that has about five offices in our city. He is going to get me the names of the supervisors to send letters to. That's as much as he can do (soliciting issues), which is fine by me. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Kim Wow, Pink Bren! That’s amazing! Please share how you did it. I need some serious help!

Shades, I’m not sure how the Excutive gift giving will go. One of the director’s in my area did a whole class on it. She made it sound wonderful. I’m hoping it works as well for me as it does for her.

I’m cheating slighty (smile). My husband works for a company that has about five offices in our city. He is going to get me the names of the supervisors to send letters to. That’s as much as he can do (soliciting issues), which is fine by me.

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Kim

]]> By: luv2tch http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-1981 luv2tch Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:31:06 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-1981 Pink Bren, Ruby is great--any tips on how you did it? I've done Sapphire before but not often. I'd like to do at least Sapphire each quarter. Shades, you are such an encouragement! Pink Bren,
Ruby is great–any tips on how you did it? I’ve done Sapphire before but not often. I’d like to do at least Sapphire each quarter.

Shades, you are such an encouragement!

]]> By: Shades of Pink http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/2008/09/16/quarter-one-is-done-what-will-you-do-in-quarter-two/%#comment-1971 Shades of Pink Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:31:32 +0000 http://www.shadesofpinkblog.com/?p=615#comment-1971 Wow, Bren! That is excellent! Keep it up! Wow, Bren! That is excellent! Keep it up!

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