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It’s been 5 months since I was laid off from my job and I have to say the rejections I have been getting created a negative mindset and I started to take them personally.

You see, I was always very marketable and never had trouble finding a J.O.B.  But now it seems to be a job just to look for a job and it’s taking a toll on my psyche.

Not only is it affecting my desire to continue to look for jobs, it’s is creating a sense of wonder as I start questioning my purpose and my abilities.

Rejections come in many forms both personally and professionally so I started to change my thought process.  Now I am working everyday to find the positive side of rejection.

For one thing, my goal for this year is to focus more on my home biz.  When I do that, my excitement comes back, my love of what I do comes back and I get more motivated and determined to find the Results that will allow me to stop looking for a JOB.  It seems the more I focus on what I want to do, the more the rejections become less painful.

Rejection comes with having a home biz too.  For example, people may unsubscribe from your mailing list or may send negative comments on your biz page or in an email.

At first, I took that personally too until I realized that I can’t please everyone and not everyone is looking for my help.

Therefore, I have learned that looking for a JOB and working for myself can both create rejections of some sort.

Now, it’s just a matter of learning to turn it off, not take it personally and realize that I am still the same person I have always been, just a bit older and wiser.

How do you handle rejection?  I would love for you to share you comments below.

Until next time, have a great day,

Cindy

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What is the “F” word that can make or break your business?  It’s  “Follow Up!” You know the phrase “The Fortune Is In The Followup?”   It’s true, every letter in it!

So let’s take a look at the reasons why followup can make or break your business.

1. You want to build trust. Let’s say you have talked with someone about your product or service and they show an interest by asking questions and leaving you their contact information to get on your newsletter or want to be informed about your monthly promotions.  It is your responsibility to make sure you connect with them in one or two days to reconnect, ask them questions and make sure you send them what they asked for, such as your newsletter or free offer.  This is how the trust starts to build.  If you don’t build the trust, this could break your business.
2. People get busy.  There are many times when someone is very excited about a product or service and tell you they will get back with you later.   Then time goes by, their kids get sick or they get busy doing other things and may have forgotten or have lost interest while out of site out of mind.   This is when you need to engage in conversation through a phone call or an email to reconnect with them as soon as possible.  When you do this, make sure the conversation is about them, not about you or making a quick sale.
3. Are you thinking about the customer first? One of the worst mistakes many business owners do is to pitch a sale right away.  People like to buy from those they know, like and trust.  Therefore, it is important to make sure you become the go to person full of value and knowledge offering discounts, specials, giveaways.  When you do this you are showing them that they are your priority.  When you do this consistently, you develop a bond with your potential client or customer and they begin to enjoy talking or interacting with you.

By you taking the initiative to stay in touch with your contacts, build a relationship and remain consistent, you have an opportunity to build a long term bond that can turn into a happy and paying client or customer.   I am guilty of not following up.  Now, I have created a habit of contacting those who I meet with a nice thank you email and then a phone call later, if they gave me one.  To take it further, this year I started sending postcards to those I have an address for.

So how do you follow up?  Please share your story below.  I love hearing from you.

Until next time, have a wonderful day,

Cindy

P.S. Don’t forget to leave your comment below.

Click the Arrow to Hear the Interview

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I had the pleasure of meeting Morris Fisher last year in Portland, Oregon when we both went to a Live Event with our Renegade Professional community.

It was there that we both connected through our coaching course at Coaching Cognition and our connection has grown since that event.

Morris just completed his class with Coaching Cognition and is now starting his Life Coaching business from his home.  As you listen to this interview, you will learn more about Morris and his coaching business.

If you want more information about Morris, or want to contact him, you can reach him at www.morrisfisherblog.com

Click  the arrow to listen to my interview with Wendy MacKay

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I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy to learn about her coaching business and the work she does at Divorce Renovator.

Wendy works from home as a Law of Attraction Life Coach working to empower those with the desire to Live in Happiness, Health and Prosperity.

If you are looking for information on Divorce, you can contact Wendy and get a Free ebook from her blog at Divorce Renovator.

Every Thursday I offer an opportunity for discussion about  Thursday Thoughts.  Come join us by clicking on the “Discussions” tab on my Facebook Fan Page.

Get The Truth Before You Say No

Ok, so you have been laid off or downsized and now you have to figure out what you will do next.  Times are tough and you may not find a job right away. While you send out resumes, network and stand in line at job fairs and wait for the phone to ring, this free book can give you an option that you may not have considered before.

Have you ever considered an MLM business opportunity?   I know, I know, you say they are pyramid scemes or scams.  At first, I felt the same way. Then, I found Ann Sieg’s The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing and I was hooked.  Now I feel differently about the business model and want to pass this along to you.

In January 2010, I had the priviledge of meeting Ann in person when I went to a Live Event in Portland Oregon.   Her book, The 7 Great Lies of Network Marketing,  is as genuine as Ann herself.   I highly recommend this book to anyone who is already involved in an MLM busines as well as those who are considering this as a business idea.

To hear what Ann has to say, just click here.