Balance and Hope

"Working the Plexus business" is simple and hard at the same time.  It takes effort to reach out and be told no, not now, or be ignored and keep going on.  It can also be very fulfilling and help with the bank account if you're willing to not be bogged down by the nos.  I typically am not.  But, I haven’t done much in the way of messages this last month...mostly because of life.  I really still don't care about the no, but in my general exhaustion with life, I just don't want to overall.  

Tonight one of my ambassadors messaged me out of the blue and we talked on the phone for awhile about life and products.

We talked about how she can’t always afford them- we all know how budgets are- but it’s helped her so much with energy and IBS.

After the holidays she wants to sit down and talk about how to talk to friends to help them- and hopefully help her pay for products so she doesn’t have to go without ❤️

I’m a believer in God’s timing and this works out for both of our needs. I needed this connection and hope just for myself today. I needed a friendly voice saying I made her life better and she wants to help others too.

I did a post in my business group basically saying I'm taking December for me, but come January I want to get back in my work routine.  I want to get back to helping people.  I want to secure that I will be able to continue to purchase these products without worrying about budget.  Timing is everything.  And excitement from someone else who's wanting to start focusing and working at the same time I'll be ready to commit- golden. 

So today went okay- could have been a touch better but I'm going to take it as a win!  Started with Vitalbiome and then a run/walk. 

Had my Slim, then some scrabbled eggs with X-factor and Ease (my blender was in the dishwasher and I really think I would have done better if I would have stuck with the normal program.....but.....)

Water but still hungry shortly after and had a protein bar. 

Water, Water, Water, BioCleanse and some peaches for a snack. 

And for Lunch I made up for not having my Collagen/Lean smoothie.   Filled me up!

Water, Water, Water, BioCleanse, Water. While cooking dinner I got the munchies (uh, oh) and had some crackers. 

But dinner was home made veggie soup.  Yum!  Had this small chocolate with caramel for dessert.  And I took balance before all of those things- so it should help block some of the carbs and decrease the sugar spike!

So you can see not perfect, but stopped eating before 7 PM, drank more water, and I've had my Probio5, Mega-X, and Ease for bed.  

So while the stress stays piled on with responsibility- today has had some highlights and not too many lows. 

Blessings in Health and Happiness

All about Network Marketing

Kind of off the topic we have been covering, but it’s on my mind today.  The good, bad and ugly about Network Marketing Companies.  These types of companies go by many names- network marketing, multi-level marketing (MLM), direct sales, and pyramid schemes.  Except the last one, they all have a similar concept. 

*side note- pyramid schemes are illegal.  Only people at the top have any possibility of money. These companies, while many times called pyramid schemes are not.*

Here’s a basic overview:

- Someone finds a company they like- either for the product or the business structure.  They join this company, usually for a fee, and then they are distributors or ambassadors or coach or whatever the term the company uses.  They will often get a discount on products or a welcome bundle at this time which makes it lucrative to join. 

- If they want to make money- they share it with their friends and family with the idea of them joining the company and sharing with others, or just buying the product where the distributor/ambassador/coach gets credit from it.  This looks different depending on the company- some host parties, some do clothes where they try them on, some just message and call. 

-If someone joins under them- they will encourage that person to share.  Network marketing is not a pyramid as discussed- it’s a tree that can grow with many branches.  The more your tree branches out, the more income you typically can make.  This does depend on the business structure.  Often as they get people under them the company has ranks that they move up also, which can lead to various bonuses and incentives.   Therefore, many people say they are pyramids- because as you move up the company you get more bonus and incentives. 

Pros to these companies-

-          Have basically unlimited income potential

-          Usually make your own schedule and be your own boss

-          If you love the product you can usually get a discount and make money off something you like

Some cons to these companies-

-          You must be dedicated and committed to do the work- no one will make you do it. 

-          No guarantee of success.  Results of success are completely individual.

-          Some have big investments, inventory or more.  Need to research before signing anything.

-          Some have quotas and minimums.

-          If you make money, most if not all of these are 1099 tax forms- which means you have do to taxes as a self-employed person.

Tips before joining a company-

-          Do your homework- ask questions.

o    How much will it cost?

o   What kind of inventory?

o   Any quotas? Minimums?

o   Any perks?

o   What kind of pay structure?

-          Make sure you actually like the products.  Most can’t sell what they don’t like.

-          Be prepared for the haters.  They are out there.  You will find them and quickly.  If you can’t take it, you may not want to be with a company like this. 

-          Be ready to hear the word no.  Most people say no.  This is normal.  If you can’t handle hearing no, a sales position, especially like this, won’t be very pleasant.  

I will tell you honestly- I have failed at a few companies like this and swore I never would do one again.  I signed up for one for a discount, and now sell despite saying never again.  Why? Because I LOVE THE PRODUCTS.  I totally believe in them.  It doesn’t hurt my feelings when people say no, because they’re saying no to my products…not me.  I tell people about them out of wanting to help others.  I have made really good money for not much work because this particular company is very generous!  I can also make myself do the work. 

I still wouldn’t do another company.  If I ever stop talking about the company, I’m with I won’t be switching to another.  It’s not easy to do this kind of work.  But it is SIMPLE.  So if you can handle the cons, and the pros apply to you- Network Marketing may be a good place for you. 

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Blessings in Health and Happiness!