As a new Juice Plus distributor what kind of training should I expect? Training is a huge issue because the fact is that 97% of distributors in the MLM industry will spend more money than they bring in. This is a fact of this industry.
We are in the business of network marketing but many of us do not know how to market. We really don’t receive any training on how to market using new technology.
I have yet to find any MLM company that goes into detail on how to be successful with on line marketing. Sure, the company may offer a replicated website but you are not instructed on how to use it properly. Think about this. If every one in Juice Plus is using the same replicated website what will set you apart? What will make you different than the next distributor? You must learn how to rise above all the marketing noise out there.
How To Rise Above
I discovered a while ago to take notice of what everybody is doing and then do the absolute opposite. I noticed that everyone was promoting the company and product everywhere they went in the same way. Since everyone was pushing their business to everyone and still 97% were failing, I came to the conclusion that I want to do something different.
In my search to be different from the rest I found a philosophy called Attraction Marketing. I learned to begin to promote myself, with Attraction Marketing, instead of my company and it’s products. I began to understand that to be successful I had to position myself as a leader.
I began to promote myself using the Internet. My business then changed dramatically over the next 30 days.
The Next 30 Days
Here is what I did and what you need to do.
#1 Get involved in the social sites. Go to the top ones. Start by setting up your profile information. Make sure to include a nice picture of yourself. You could get a nice photo done at a local photography shop for fairly cheap. When you get your profile set up start to connect with others and begin to build relationships. Do not talk about your business opportunity until you have developed a trust with the other person People like to join other people that they like and trust, people do not join businesses.
All of the social sites allow you to post messages that all your friends can see. You will be tempted to tell everyone about your business but you must refrain from that. You will want your posts to give value to others. Information that will help others personally and professionally. Giving information of value will let you be viewed as a leader, someone willing to help. The more you are able to help others the more will be returned to you.
This strategy has worked wonders in my business. You will be able to bring many people into your business because you will provide them tools that their sponsor cannot provide.
I have found by using this method, I attract more qualified and dedicated people. They are willing to learn and build their business in the same manner as I have. This is called duplication.
Make sure to always give people value, even if they are not involved in your opportunity. If you worry about filling others pockets, your pockets will fill up as if by magic.
#2 Get a blog. Your blog will give you credibility and make you look like a leader. You will post your information on your blog and all your marketing efforts will always point to your blog.
Maybe you are low on funds, you might want to look at the free blog sites. I would use a paid hosting site; Paid hosting allows you to post any content you wish without getting shut down. Free sites can shut down you blog without any reason and you could loose all your hard work and links.
Populate your blog with valuable content. The kind of content that people will find useful in building their businesses.
Valuable information is the name
Of the game.
Always post your blog on all the social sites you are involved in. There are free programs out there that will submit your content to your social sites automatically.
I just gave you 2 killer techniques that changed my business in 30 days. These techniques will have people contacting you about your business, that is a beautiful thing.
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I think we are all aware that times have changed and while the business climate might be tougher then usual, I believe there is still plenty of opportunity to grow your personal training business. But businesses have to be flexible and adapt faster then ever before if they are going to stay profitable and continue to grow. With this in mind, here are my top ten picks to growing your personal training business. Apply each of these strategies and watch your business flourish.
1) Learn to connect with your customer. Yes, business is all about relationship building and making the customer feel good about their decision to buy and do business with you. This means listening 80% of the time and talking only 20%. A hard thing to do for most fitness professionals. When you listen, you demonstrate respect and interest in your client which serves to strengthen your relationship. People love to do business with people they know and like and being likeable improves your chance of receiving referrals.
2) Deliver value during each session. If you provide the same experience during each session and never change things then you are in danger of losing your client. They may start to think, “I’m not learning anything new or seeing any new results, maybe I’ll quit”. They may contemplate working with another trainer or just going it alone. However, if you deliver great value with each session they are more likely to stay with you. You should strive to come up with a new exercise every session even if you train the same person five times a week. Or offer a nutrition or fitness tip. The best compliment you can receive from a client is “I never know what’s coming during our session, I love the variety”.
3) Track everything your client does. Track your client’s progress then communicate any achievements the attain. If a client realizes they are making progress and achieving the results they desire they will continue to train with you. For example, if a client did two push-ups initially and are now up to ten, this is a chance to recognize and acknowledge their success. Never miss an opportunity for recognition and praise. The only way to do this is to keep track by recording it in their file.
4) Believe in your services enough to offer a significant guarantee. Early in my personal training career I decided I was willing to provide clients with a 100% money back guarantee. The guarantee was simple. If they did not see any results after three months of training I was willing to give them their money back. I knew that I had to work hard but so did the client. We were in it together. This allowed the client to feel how committed I was to their training and in eighteen years of training I never had anyone ask for their money back.
5) Take some risks. In order to grow your business you are going to have to take some risks. It’s great to do a lot of one-on-one training but perhaps you could think of otherways to maximize your revenue or broaden your market niche. Outdoor fitness classes are a great way to secure more income per hour and is all the rage. Why not jump on the band wagon and start offering this service to your clients. Or perhaps you have an idea for a completely new and innovative program. Are you letting fear get in the way of trying it? If yes, then bust out and take a risk. It could be the program you need to push your business growth to the next level.
6) Ask for referrals. If you’ve just cringed at the thought of asking for a referral you are missing a huge opportunity for business growth. I know most trainers don’t like to ask for anything but when it comes to referrals, it’s the easiest form of marketing and one just waiting to be explored. Your clients love you otherwise they wouldn’t continue to do business with you. They are eager to share their results with others and sing your praises. They are itching to refer other people to you, all you have to do is ask. You know this to be true because you refer people to businesses all the time. Think about the last restaurant you went to or the last movie you saw. If you liked the food and service or enjoyed the movie you readily told other people about it. If someone were to ask you, “where’s a good place to eat” you would tell them. When it comes to your clients you can simply let them know you have room for a few more people in your schedule and you would love an oppor
7)Offer a sample session and create a wow experience. I don’t know about you but when I go grocery shopping I love it when they have free food samples. It gives me an opportunity to try the item before I spend my money. If the item is nutritious, tasty and well-priced then I make the purchase. With so many items to chose from in the store I welcome the opportunity to try before I buy. Why not provide the same experience for prospects? Then wow them with an amazing experience and before you know it you will have a new client.
8)Let others say how wonderful you are. Part of growing your business requires the use of testimonials. People like to hear what others have to say about you. It’s far better for someone else to say you are the best thing since sliced bread then if you say it. As such, collect as many testimonials as you can. Use photos, video or both to send the message that other people who use your services are getting results, having fun and learning how to be healthy and fit.
9)Give away your expertise . I’m not kidding, don’t be afraid to give away your expertise. If someone asks for your help, advice or opinion don’t be afraid to tell them and share your knowledge. I’ve met a lot of people over the years who all seemed interested in getting involved in fitness. Many of them were “on the fence” not ready to fully commit to the process. Instead of trying to sell them, I took the approach of educating them and then staying in touch and sharing my expertise. Not all of these people became paying clients but some of them did and it’s because I wasn’t afraid to hold back. I can also feel good that I helped other people learn more about living a healthy lifestyle even though they never became clients.
10) Stay the course – be consistent I don’t know how many blogs, magazines, online articles or news papers you read on a daily or weekly basis. What I do know is there is no shortage of information available on how to grow your business. I believe the difference between a successful business and a not-so-successful business has more to do with what you are willing to action on a daily basis and how consistent you are. Stay the course and be consistent.
It’s not the large steps in life that usually make the biggest difference but the small steps we endeavour to take. I’m asking you to take small steps in applying some of these tips and see what kind of difference it makes in your personal training business. It’s easy to spin your wheels and get caught doing what you know over and over again. It’s quite something else to bust out of your zone of comfort and try something novel.
Donna Hutchinson is the owner of On The Edge Fitness Educators (www.edgefit.ca). She is an experienced fitness businesses coach and author of her own book, “The How-to Guide to Starting Your Own Personal Training Business.
Starting a photo studio entails the creation of a business plan to sell the idea to lenders, investors, and other types of partners. Three key choices that you must make within this plan are the design of your space, your equipment needs, and the division of labor.
Studio Design
Although the design of your space may be somewhat constrained by the specific rental spaces you find available, you do have a great deal of control over the finishing and renovation of your studio. A flexible studio with a neutral look will make it possible to serve a wider variety of clients. However, zeroing in on a look more attractive to corporate clients, for example, may make it easier to compete as a location for product shoots. To that end, the design must tie in with your marketing strategy which, in turn, relies on the opportunities you found in the market in your research and the expertise you and your team bring to the business.
Equipment Needs
The equipment you purchase should also be tailored specifically to the type of services you will offer, as well as to the capacity of your studio. If you will have only one photo team on assignment at a time, purchasing a first set of equipment (tripods, cameras, lighting, etc.) is probably a must. As soon as you have the potential for another photo team to be operating simultaneously, you must decide at what point it makes sense to purchase additional equipment. Remember that renting or leasing may be options rather than buying new equipment outright.
Division of Labor
If you will be the manager of your photo studio business as well as the lead photographer, there are certain tasks which will naturally fall to you at first. You will represent the company to clients, make decisions on capital investments, and lead each photo shoot. However, there are other tasks which you can successfully hand off to photo assistants or administrative assistants to insure that you are working to your highest skills as often as possible. Furthermore, you can use photo shops and framing shops to handle prints, creation of albums, and framing if these are not your own key strengths. By dividing labor between yourself, part-time and full-time assistants, and vendors, you can leverage your skills much further than otherwise possible.
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Are you interested in launching your own graphic design business? Opening up your own graphic design business often leads to starting your own small studio or ad agency. Making the transition between freelance graphic design to your own business is both exciting and challenging. Narrated by Brian Scott of www.fastcashdesign.com
Most graphic designers have trained themselves to design many forms of media, but few graphic designer have taught themselves how to run their own graphic design business. Learning the business side of graphic design is beneficial. Narrated by Brian Scott of www.fastcashdesign.com
Are you a whiz kid with a pen in your hand? Can you whip up photographic mash-ups that make the Mona Lisa look like illegible scrawl on a bathroom wall? Do you look at album covers and glance at the heavens above, shaking your head knowingly? Then why not put those skills to use and show those rank amateurs how it’s really done?
Whether it’s putting together album covers, posters and logos for the local garage band, doing ensemble flyers for traveling street theatre or producing viral advertising for the world’s largest shoemaker, there’s never been a bigger market for freelance graphic designers, or a better time to be one. The software and hardware that once made digital design and subsequent mass-marketing a rare and expensive medium has cheapened to the extent that anybody with an internet connection, an inexpensive personal computer and an inspired idea can have their work broadcast to tens of millions of people around the world.
Graphic design in its truest form is about conveying a message with a combination of carefully selected colors, symbols, images, shapes and words that, put together, create a unique identity for a product. Those who can do this with rapidity, enthusiasm and a little flair are always in demand. If you’ve got some ability within the realm of traditional fine arts, all the better, but it’s not the be all and end all of your career. Like all artistic pursuits, though, you need the right tools for the job. Specifically, you’re looking for the following:
1. Software. Whether you work with a can of paint and an easel or a mouse and a monitor, you are going to eventually end up with a digitized version of your finished work for delivery to the client. For those of us with liquid assets, I highly recommend Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. If you can’t splurge the high cost for these programs, you can find extremely serviceable replacements in the free, open-source GIMP and Inkscape. Together, these should cover your needs for vector artwork, photo retouching/manipulation, post-processing and final file exports.
2. A good digital (or even film-based!) camera is a useful optional extra. I prefer Canon DSLRs for their aggressively reasonable prices and excellent image quality, but high-end point and shoots can do the job in a pinch. They do, however, lack slightly in credibility while on-site. For those of us nostalgic for the days of 35mm, you can find brilliant film SLRs on eBay for knock-down prices.
3. If, however, photography isn’t your cup of tea, then free stock photo services such as MorgueFile or Stock.xchng are excellent resources that do all the work for you.
4. Finally, a flatbed scanner always comes in handy, whether you’re digitizing hand-drawn designs, scanning client-provided images or transmitting 35mm negatives. The Epson Perfection and Canoscan 8400F have garnered extensive praise for being well-rounded and affordable. Throw in a color inkjet printer or a membership to the local Kinkos, and you’re done.
So now you’re well-equipped and looking to set the world on fire as a gun-for-hire designer, but don’t know where to start. Assuming you haven’t done this kind of work before, your first priority would be to produce a varied portfolio guaranteed to blow the socks off any potential employer. A useful technique, I’ve found, is to start by going through your collection of books, video games and CDs, and picking out a few of each with covers you either hate or love. Decide why it is they produce such strong reactions in either case, and what you would have done differently. With this in mind, attempt to redraw as many as you can in your own image. As you come up with successful designs, put them aside.
Similarly, find some eye-catching stock photos and see what comes about when you simply sit and play with them in your chosen image manipulation software. Get to know the functions of the software and the way images respond to different treatments until it’s second nature.
When you think you’ve got a killer portfolio and the mindset to successfully close a deal, it’s time to find a client. Great first-time employers include local musicians and stage acts, as well as neighborhood businesses with uninspiring logos or lackluster advertising material. (You know what we’re talking about when I mention brochures or restaurant menus that look like they were put together by a ten year old using Word Art and MS Paint).
Most potential clients of this caliber don’t know how presentation affects their business, or feel that hiring a graphic designer to do work for them would be too expensive, so offer them a cheap, friendly, local alternative: yourself! For small projects, offer a flat rate; and for larger ones, keep a log of hours you spend and how many designs you produced so that you can bill accordingly.
It helps, too, to do some gratis work to get your name out there. Use your judgment and offer to redesign for free when you think it’s suitable. Networking and subsequently maintaining contacts in the local business community is what can net you, initially, the most lucrative projects, as well as long-term contract work. Graphic designers in the freelance arena have to think of themselves as part-artist, part-salesperson. Pound the pavement, scan the back pages of community newspapers for projects that look interesting, make calls to fashion, art and IT magazines to see if they have any space for an aspiring designer in their ranks.
On a larger scale, attracting corporate clients requires an online presence, and enough of the above to make an impression. Magazine freelancing in particular can generate contacts and assets in the upper tiers of international marketing and design. Spend some time uploading your creations to a website like Flickr.com or DeviantArt.com, where you can get free exhibition space, as well as having a place to call your own that you can point people to for easily accessible examples of your work. This is just an extension of your portfolio; but like your portfolio, make sure it’s a showcase of all your abilities. Indicate especially that you can diversify and handle different mediums and project sizes.
Freelancing as a graphic designer can be initially difficult; more often than not you may find potential clients slamming doors in your face. Take this in stride and persevere. Like most creative positions, as you accumulate paying jobs, more will become available to you. There’s a lot of demand globally for you to carve out a niche for yourself in freelance graphic design.
The best bakers and pastry chefs come out with products that are not only mouthwatering but delectable visually as well. Similarly, graphic design is the art of presenting information in a visually appealing way. For companies to stand out from the crowd, it’s critical to have an outstanding and instantly recognizable logo that represents the company.That’s where corporate graphic designcomes into the picture.
Every entrepreneur’s dream is to have a company and a logo that’s as instantly recognizable around the world as a Nike or a Coca Cola. The job of a professional graphic designer is to try to convert these dreams into reality. The graphic designer takes the brief from the client and comes up with a graphic design that reflects the values of the client.
Professional graphic design is a skill that is a combination of both art and science. While a design needs to be catchy, the graphic designer has to keep in mind the different media that will be used to promote an identity for which the logo is created. A logo needs to look good – be it from an outdoor advertising panel, on computer/TV screen, or on to a mobile device.
The role of the print media continues to decline as the primary mode of advertising for companies. As people are beginning to spend more and more time online, the share of online advertising from the total branding remuneration pie will continue to grow for online and internet advertising. With ubiquitous broadband internet and 3G mobile services, advertising will change from something that is simply static to one highly dynamic; and encourage greater interaction amongst the user.
The corporate graphic design of the future has to bear in mind these changing dynamics. The winning graphic design will be the one that best understands the mindset of its target audience and is able to entice and influence its target geography and the people living there.
(www.liveworkdream.com) This is a quick walk through the full-service graphic design firm and large format graphic sign shop we sold in Eureka, Humboldt County CA prior to embarking on our full-time RVing adventure in search of the next big thing.