February 14, 2023

17\\ Get your time back as a direct seller: 3 steps to take, stay focused and succeed using business systems

42 minutes

Are you a direct seller looking to streamline your processes so you can quiet the noise and breath again? Are you overwhelmed and feeling like there just isn't enough time in the day for you to be who you know you are supposed to be? If so, you’re not alone. Today we’re joined by Wendy Thomas, a mama, encourager, advocate, and coach who once found herself in the same situation. She was a stay-at-home mom, barely staying active in her direct sales business, and had no goals or ambitions to do much with her business as a Thirty-One Consultant. She only knew she needed to get out of the house!

When working with Wendy, it was clear that we needed to do life stuff before we could focus on business things. Through hard work, focus, and staying the course, Wendy managed to turn her business around and create systems to streamline things.

In our Breakthrough Challenge Spotlight today, we will explore Wendy’s story and learn how she did it. I’ll outline how Wendy Thomas managed to create a system for her business that brought her consistency, healthy habits, and systems. If you are ready to learn more, let's get to it.

About Wendy Thomas

Introducing Wendy Thomas - a mama, encourager, advocate, and coach. She has a coaching business that helps mamas who are raising a child with a diagnosis. Wendy is no stranger to the struggles of being a stay at home mom, as she has experienced it herself. After her youngest child received a medical diagnosis, she realized her job was to help other mamas navigate the journey of raising a child with a diagnosis. Wendy's journey began when she was just a hobbyist in the direct sales world. Through conversations and coaching, Wendy was able to open her eyes to the possibilities and opportunities of running a sustainable business. With my help, Wendy also addressed her trauma and fears related to an abusive relationship from her past.

Why is it important to build an effective system for your business?

In order to get your time back as a direct sales consultant or network marketer, you must streamline your processes, increase efficiency, and get in front of new people. A well-designed system provides a framework to keep all the balls in the air, keep your main priorities first, and track performance. Systems also allow you to save time, energy, and brain power by reducing redundant tasks and ensuring that the most important tasks are completed quickly and accurately. When you show up and do things consistently it will also build trust in your brand, identify problem areas, and help you focus on the things that matter most for your business and life goals.

Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Taking Baby Steps

2. Staying Laser Focused

3. Continuing on the Path

1. Taking Baby Steps

Taking Baby Steps Taking baby steps is a great way to start on the path to achieving your dreams. The first step is to break down your goal into smaller, achievable tasks. By breaking down the goal into smaller tasks, you can start by taking one small step each day that will bring you closer to your goal. For example, if you want to start a business, the first step would be to consider your options. What kind of business would you like to be a part of? Another way to take baby steps is to use a habit tracker. A habit tracker allows you to track your progress and plan out the specific steps you need to take each day. This will help you stay focused and motivated. It also helps to have a support system that can provide you with motivation and accountability. Having someone to cheer you on and push you to keep going will help you reach your goal. Finally, having patience and persistence is key. It's important to remember that success doesn't happen overnight. You will experience setbacks and challenges along the way, so it's important to stay focused and keep moving forward. Taking baby steps and not giving up will help you eventually reach your goal.

It's also important to take time after each baby step to evaluate your progress. What worked? What didn't? What could you do differently next time? Doing this exercise will help you keep moving forward instead of accidentally getting into the 'check the box' and autopilot mode. It also helps you to recognize and celebrate your successes.

2. Staying Laser Focused

Staying laser focused is essential to having a successful life and business. For Wendy, it meant committing to the mega party and continuing to do the same thing even when the results weren't immediate. It also meant setting aside her fear of being visible and facing her trauma head-on. Once she was able to do that, she was able to move forward and start seeing results. She also had the support of the Success Lounge group membership. All members of my membership are provided with scripts and ideas. This gave her the baseline she needed to start creating her own content. She was able to recognize the noise in her head, and the thoughts that were holding her back. By recognizing these, she was able to move past them and start taking the steps necessary to create her business. By staying the course and staying laser-focused, she was able to achieve the success she never thought was possible.

To stay laser-focused, Wendy also took the time to prioritize her daily tasks. She knew that she couldn’t do everything at once, so she made sure to focus on the most important tasks that would bring her closer to her goal of a successful business. By dedicating her time and energy to the most important tasks, she was able to achieve her goals faster.

3. Continuing on the Path

Once Melissa and Wendy began working together, Melissa helped Wendy to overcome the trauma of a past relationship, which had been holding her back from moving forward. Wendy then began to realize that she could make her direct sales business a real business, and not just a hobby. She started by committing to a “mega party” and remained consistent, despite not seeing immediate success. This helped Wendy to stay focused on her goals and not be distracted by shiny new things. She also had access to resources, such as a “success lounge” with scripts to help her become more comfortable with her business. Ultimately, Wendy was able to stay the course and continue on the path to success. Through this process, Wendy was able to overcome her fears and make her business a reality.

Wendy was also dedicated to learning and growing as an entrepreneur. She attended our first Success Lounge Intensive and showed up to every masterclass, group coaching session, and 1 on 1 session to gain knowledge from other successful entrepreneurs. Wendy was also willing to take risks in order to grow her business. She took the initiative to close her Facebook Customer VIP Group, created a website, which enabled her to reach even more customers, and she began to build a network of loyal customers who continue to support her. Wendy was able to take her business to the next level. She was able to stay focused on her goals and was not afraid to take risks and try new things. Through her dedication and hard work, Wendy was able to turn her direct sales business into a successful venture.

This episode is a great example of how staying focused and taking baby steps can help you achieve success. By taking consistent action, having a support system, and staying laser-focused, you can overcome the fear and trauma holding you back, find your voice, and be who God called you to be.

And, of course, I'd love to partner with you to help you move forward to live the life of your dreams. Our next Breakthrough Challenge starts in April. Get on the waitlist now so you can get started ASAP!

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