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Hello
one and all,
I
hope you all had a very Happy New Year!
Now
that 2005 is full swing, it's time to get back to
business! Many of you are into the busiest month of your
fiscal year. Many of you are thinking about ways you want
your business to grow in 2005.
Now
is the time to rededicate yourself to growing your stamping
business. Set your goals and decide how you're going to
achieve them.
You
may want to think about using our Coaching services to
help. Both Group or 1-on-1 Coaching can motivate you to
grow your business faster than you might on your own. If
you would like to learn more, see the item below. And of
course, if you ever have any questions, feel free to get in
touch.
In
the meantime, I wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Enjoy
this month's newsletter,
John
John
Sanpietro
Personal
& Professional Development Coach
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Your Stamping
Business (and
How to Make Them Happen)
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This is the time when we naturally take a moment to reflect on the year
we've just had and the year we'd like to have.
Many stamping business owners make resolutions to help
them focus on developing their business into a
successful one. Here (in no particular order) are
the 5 most popular New Year's Resolutions for stamping
business owners...and how to make them stick!:
1.
I'm going to recruit more downlines
To
make this one happen, you have to make a list of
everyone you know and speak to them about your stamping
business. Don't pre-judge and decide not to speak to people
because you think they'll say no. Recruiting is a
numbers game, and the more people you speak to, the more
people will say yes. They'll be a lot of no's,
too, but they won't matter as much when you see how much
your network has grown. Try and speak to at least
one person per day.
2.
I'm going to book more workshops and events
Again,
make a list of all of your customers, old and new.
Then, call them. Touch base and see if they're
ready to host another workshop. If they're not,
see #3.
3.
I'm going to increase my customer sales
Even
if your customers aren't prepared to host a workshop
this month, they may want to buy some product
anyway. Always ask. Never wait for them to
bring it up. As a rule, you should try and speak
by phone to every one of your customers once every three months.
4.
I'm going to be more organized
Find
a system and stick to it. If you like to use
Outlook to keep track of things, use it. If you
prefer a paper planner, use that. A good system is
one that you'll use. Just make sure it allows you
to keep track of all of your contacts, doesn't allow
things to slip through the cracks and provides a way for
you to make sure you're following up adequately.
5.
I'm going to make more money
A
little vague, but powerful nonetheless. 95% of you
are not earning what you could be through your stamping
business. How do you change that? Put
together your Business Plan! If you don't know
how, the book, "Stamping Is My Business!", has
an easy, 9-page Plan plus worksheets specifically for
stamping business owners. Take a good, hard
look at the different aspects of your business.
Build on your strengths and eliminate your
weaknesses. Set a financial goal for this time
next year and go for it!
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1-on-1
Coaching Now Available
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1-on-1
Coaching is now happening!
I
meet personally and privately with each of my clients every week, by
phone, four times per month. Because of the time commitment
this requires from me, I am limiting
the number of One-on-One clients to five, taken on a
first-come, first-served basis. As of
January 3rd, there are just two spaces available.
1-on-1
Coaching is for those stamping professionals who are
committed to doing what it takes to see rapid results
and dramatic growth.
Unlike
Mentors, who's knowledge is usually limited to the world
of stamping, a Coach knows about the latest
technologies, trends and techniques in the worlds of
business, marketing and advertising, sales, CRM
(Customer Relationship Management) & IT (Information
Technology), and can show you how to apply it to YOUR
world.
If
you want to make a real change in 2005 and think you're ready to step up to
1-on-1
Coaching, or would just like more information, select
here.
When
you sign up, we'll set up a complimentary consultation, I'll provide
you with more information and ask you some questions to
help you decide.
Of
course, Group Coaching is still available, as
well. If you're interested in learning more, select
here.
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Book of the Month
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Build
It Big - 101
Insider Secrets from Top Direct Selling Experts
by
Direct
Selling Womens Alliance (DSWA)
This book is a valuable resource for
anyone looking to start or build their stamping
business.
It contains tips from some of the
best-known leaders in the direct sales industry
(including Stampin' Up's! Janet Wakeland), as well as
popular and well-respected motivators and educators,
such as Robert Allen and Mark Victor Hansen.
It's easy-to-read, full of good
information & insight and should definitely be on
your bookshelf.
Select
here for more information from Amazon.com.
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Scrapping's
Biggest
Year!!!
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According
to the Craft and Hobby Association (www.hobby.org),
scrapbooking is the hottest and fastest growing craft
activity in the United States! Last
year, sales of scrapbooking materials topped $2.5
billion (yes, billion). CHA
also estimates there are over 25 million scrapbookers in
the United States. What
all of this means is there's a LOT of business to be
had. All you have to do is go out and get it!
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Testimonials... |
You made me rethink how I have been
running my business over the last two years. I definitely need to
make changes, and with your help, I think I can make myself a success. -
JH, Wis. Rapids, WI
I just wanted to let you know that I
have begun to put my Business Plan together and what I am finding is that
I am underestimating how successful I can be!
- MM, Worchester,
MA
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Links...
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