Persistence in a home based business?

That’s the million-dollar question that people ask themselves way too late in the game.

What do I mean by that?

I have seen it over and over.  A well-meaning person starts a home based business because they think they can make some quick money or it sounded like a good idea.

Six months later (or less) they feel like a failure.

Many people look down on this profession, and yes, it is an incredible profession, because they see and hear about many failures.

First, there are rarely any failures.

People just quit.

Why?

People (you probably know someone like this) do not have persistence in a home based business because they lack vision and commitment.

In the book, The 7 Minute Solution by Allyson Lewis, there is a quote form the Navy Seals creed.

“I will never quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity.
My Nation expects me to be physically harder and
mentally stronger than my enemies.  If knocked
down, I will get back up, every time.  I will draw on
every remaining ounce of strength to protect my
teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am
never out of the fight.”

 What if you adopted this creed for your home based business?

Persistence in a home based business?

I have to laugh at the lame excuses we make up as to why we have not succeeded in our home business.

I’m not saying it is easy, although, some make it look like that.  It has NEVER been easy for me.  I don’t expect it to be.

But, I decided long ago that I was going persistence in a home based business!

I GOT CLEAR!

On what?

Maybe for you it is your kids, or your retirement, or that mission that you always thought about supporting.

The fact, is you have been playing small.

The question is… how is that working for you?

Do you have a pity party for yourself daily?

Or do you look for solutions and implement solutions that will work for you?

My friend, the time has come for you to fight for your freedom!

Take on the creed of the Navy Seals.

Get committed and don’t leave people behind.

I don’t want you to do this business for your teammates; I just want you to do it with them!

You must work on your skills. You must become a leader.

There are great systems that you can use for peanuts that will teach you how to market online and offline, how to prospect on the phone, and how to become a leader.  My Lead System Pro is just one example of that.

I will tell you what got me clear… it was a defining moment that got me started in this profession…it was my family.

I remember the day like it was yesterday where my son, Matt climbed into my lap and asked me “Dad, do you still love me?”

That broke my heart, even as I write this 17 years later, my eyes are tearing up and my heart feels heavy.

When I asked him “Why would you ask that Matt?” His response was, “I just never see you anymore.”

Six month later I quit my corporate job and went into this profession full time.

To say I was willing to fight for my freedom and to be the dad I wanted to be was an understatement.

Here’s a video of what I call my “Road to Freedom”.

 Where Did I Get the Strength for Persistence in a Home Based Business?

I love my family.

I love this profession.

It has given me my life back.

And my passion is to help as many people as I possibly can to get their life back.  I can’t do it for them, but I can do it with them.

I can show them how to have persistence in a home based business by my example and leadership.

How about you?

What’s your vision?

What are you committed to?

Anything you do and reach a high level of success requires a lot of work, vision and commitment.

We see examples all the time, whether it’s the 2012 Super Bowl game between the NY Gaints and the New England Patriots or every day guys like Ray Higdon, who just a couple of years ago was in foreclosure and at his wits end who is now being labeled as the “new breed of home based business professional”.

Both of these examples required tremendous vision, commitment and discipline.

You can believe they put in ALL OUT EFFORT!

So, how do you have persistence in a home based business?

You decide.

Then never stop until you accomplish your goal.

Learn more and join the conversation with Terry at http://Facebook.com/FanOfTerryPetrovick

Let me know if this makes sense to you. If you see value in it, please quickly do me a favor and share with others and comment below.

Your Success IS My Business.

Allow me to lend a hand.

Terry@TerryPetrovick.com

919.528.9162

PS If you are interested in working with me on a day to day basis and you are looking for a side project that does not interfere with what you are currently doing that will create a new leveraged income stream then click here.

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What Is the Home Based Business Lifestyle? Before and After…

Have you ever thought about starting a home based business? Have you tried and failed? Have you tried and not reach your goals? Can you really succeed?

What would it mean to your family if you could succeed?

If you are thinking about starting a home based business, mlm business or network marketing business (whatever label you want to use) and want to know what it will mean for your family, you will love this interview.  

It is show #7 on “The Terry Petrovick Show” featured show on the Home Business Radio Network which launches January 30, 2012.

Home based business father and daughter interview

This is an up front and personal interview with my daughter, Christina Petrovick Hagelin.  You will hear what it is like to be raised in a family with a Dad in corporate job vs a Dad who has created a home based business.

You will learn about Christina’s mindset that helped her earn over $50,000 right out of high school, at age of 18 years old in her home based business.  And find out how the home based business profession helped her shape who she has become and the quality of life that she has created.

The Home Based Business Profession Rocks

After being full time in the home based business profession for over 17 years, I have built massive teams all over the world and have helped people in my organization earn over $1,000,000.

Today, I still love helping people to create a better quality of life with the home based business profession. Be sure to check out http://QualityofLifeOffer.com.  If you are looking for a proven coach and mentor and you are teachable and coachable we should talk.

Becoming successful is about being in the right place and the right time, with the right team and the right leadership! I found a way to create a better quality of life for my family and you can too!

There is no need for you to struggle like you have, you can slash the time it takes to succeed in a home based business by learning from my mistakes

Learn more and join the conversation with Terry at http://Facebook.com/FanOfTerryPetrovick

Let me know if this makes sense to you. If you see value in it, please quickly do me a favor and share with others and comment below.

Your Success IS My Business.

Allow me to lend a hand.

Terry@TerryPetrovick.com

919.528.9162

PS If you are interested in working with me on a day to day basis and you are looking for a side project that does not interfere with what you are currently doing that will create a new leveraged income stream then click here.

Leadership NOTE: If You Do Not Have a Step-By-Step Blueprint For Lead Generation, Check This Out (Unless You Already Have Too Many Leads) – Click Here For Instant Access

The Science of an Effective Phone Interview with a Home Business Lead

Ever wondered how long that first call with a home business lead should last?

I believe the length of the first call should be based on the chemistry going on during the call. Most should be kept under 15 minutes.  Some might last less than 5 minutes. 

Once you start doing a lot of calls, you’ll be able to tell within 60 seconds if this person is someone you want to invest your time in.  If, on the other hand, you’ve made a connection, you’ve probably also made a new friend, and before too long, you’ll have a new business partner.

Something else you want to consider in your prospecting is the availability of your prospects.  One of the most frustrating parts of building a home based business is trying to get hold of an uncommitted or uninterested prospect on the phone. 

When they have no relationship with you, the prospect is not very committed to you and doesn’t care about your process or how you spend your time.  As a result, more times than not, they are not available.  

You must make sure every home based business lead understands that what you have can help them reach their goals. 

By asking good questions, you will understand their needs and build a good relationship with your prospect early on.  It will save you a ton of time in the long run.

How do you customize your Home Based Business presentation?

Remember this: a good presentation is not a presentation but a conversation!  So how can you tell the story of your home based business in a conversational manner? Your first step is to find out about your prospect.  What are their needs and goals?  What’s driving them to earn more money, and what would that do to improve their Lifestyle?

Tip:     Any time you get a response from a prospect, whether it be from home business lead or a self generated MLM lead, it is CRITICAL that you call that prospect back ASAP!  The longer you wait, the more likely your prospect will forget you and your site.  I set a goal to call them back within 24 hours.  Normally, it’s within 4 hours. When I do this, they always remember me.  I have now set myself apart from anyone else who might be pursuing them for their opportunity.

Here's a great little home business lead script you can use. 

You say,     “Hi, is (use their first name)  there?”
They say, “Yes, this is _____.”
You say,     “______, this is (your first name) how’s it going? Do you have a minute or have I caught you at a bad time?”
They say,    “I have time.”
You say,    “You recently expressed an interest in generating some additional income from home, how can I help you?”
They say,     “Whatever they say.”
You say,     “May I ask you a few questions?”
They say,    “Sure.”
You say,     “What are you looking for in a business?”
They say,     “Blah, Blah, Blah.”
You say,     “What kind of work do you do today?”
They say,  “Sure.”
You say,    “Have you ever had your own business before?”
They say,    “Yes”
You say,    “Can you tell me a little about it?”
They say,    “Blah, Blah, Blah”
You say,     “What did you enjoy about it?” (These are Hot Buttons)
They say,    “Blah, Blah, Blah”
You say,     “What did you not like about it?”(These are Hot Buttons)

Whether or not they had a home business

You say,     “What are you looking for now in a home business?”  (Hot Button)
They say,    “Blah, Blah, Blah”
You say    “How much money are you wanting to generate in the first 12 months of your business knowing that you’ll be starting at ground zero and building it up?”
They say,     “$3000/month”   (If they don’t know, they really are not that serious.  Watch for these numbers being too high and unrealistic.  If someone wants to make six figures and only work 10 hours a week, that’s not real.)
You say,    “That’s good.  How many hours a week can you devote to your business per week to create that kind of income for yourself?”  This is where it can start to get iffy. You are looking for 7-10 hours/week. More hours are a more serious commitment.  Your goal is to make sure their income goals are in alignment with their actions.
They say,  “Probably 10 to 20 hours/week”
You say,     “Why do you think you will succeed in an independent business, and why should I invest my time in helping you to succeed?”
They say, “Blah, Blah, Blah.”
You say,    “Great!  Let me ask you one more question before I tell you about our company and products.  If our company and products meet your expectations and the system for success that I have for you meets your needs and you feel good about it–and I show you how you can meet your income goals, is a $xxxx start-up kit in your budget?”   

Note:     If they say yes, you definitely want to spend time explaining the home based business now and how they can benefit. 

If they say “No”
You say,    “We have another less expensive way to get started that costs $xx, but you won’t be able to earn the type of income that you are looking for.  Is that in your budget?”  If they say, “Yes” spend some time with them just not as much as you would as a serious business builder.  If they say “No”  you can say, “This business is probably not for you.”  If you are interested in being a preferred customer we have that as an option this is similar to a Sam’s or Costco membership. Would you like to do that now?”
   

When working with the cold market home based business leads or even online mlm leads that you have generated, you really want to focus your energy and time with the people who are serious about creating a change in their lifestyle. 

Talk is cheap.  I can’t tell you how many prospects have told me they were going to be big business builders.  Some have even asked me to pay for their BIG Kit, saying they will make me rich.  Don’t fall into this trap.  Look for those who are willing to walk their talk–making a time and financial commitment!

If you are looking to generate more leads for yourself look no further than facebook.  Here are some great home business lead generation tips for facebook.

Your Success IS My Business.

Allow me to lend a hand.

Terry@TerryPetrovick.com
919.528.9162

PS If you are interested in working with me on a day to day basis and you are looking for a side project that does not interfere with what you are currently doing that will create a new leveraged income stream then click here.

Leadership NOTE: If You Do Not Have a Step-By-Step Blueprint For Lead Generation, Check This Out (Unless You Already Have Too Many Leads) – Click Here For Instant Access

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How to Get 145 Facebook Friends Requests

Facebook is without a doubt becoming THE BEST marketing media on the planet.  Even Google is concerned.  With over a 500 Million Facebook users Google should be concerned!

What about you?

Are you maximizing its potential?

Are you making new friends and expanding your network?

Would you like to do that on steroids?

Well, if you are in network marketing, mlm or any type of home based business and you are connected to lots of other people in your company or even the industry; you might be chasing your best prospects (new friends) away!

In the video below, you learn how you can become a magnet for new friends, who to accept as a friend and who NOT to accept as a friend. And hopefully before too long you will be like me and not be able to keep up with your Facebook friend requests.

I hope this made sense to you.  If you have questions or comments please leave them below.  If this has helped you please retweet this post and please share it with your friends.

If you are interested in in Facebook Marketing I recommend the course below. It is one of the best courses I have seen because it covers beginner facebook marketing strategies and advanced facebook marketing strategies.

Best of Success!

Terry

If you are involved a home based business, a network marketing, MLM or direct sales company then there are ABSOLUTELY three marketing strategies that you must implement IMMEDIATELY if you ever want to reach the high levels of success.

While most people will flounder in their business you will slowly gain your Virtual Real Estate (VRE).

Sure, it takes work but every successful business owner and entrepreneur must invest in themselves and develop the skills that the average person does not have or is too lazy to learn.

Success is a choice.  I  hope the video below helps you to connect the dots.

Success does indeed leave clues.  I would encourage you to study these sales funnels including the sales copy on them because they convert visitors into leads and leads into customers and business partners.

Here are the links in case you did not write them down.

http://TheSocialMediaGoldRush.com

http://7FigureNetworkerReview.com

http://7FigureNetworkerSystem.com

http://www.squidoo.com/7figurenetworkersystem

If you found this information help or if you have questions.  PLEASE leave me a comment below.

AND please do me a favor and retweet.  Thanks so much!

Terry Petrovick

Six Conditions of a Perfect Business

1. In a Long-term High-growth Market

Why? Allows for years of opportunity for business growth and income stability. Ideally two of more growth markets available for example: Wellness, Fitness and Weight Loss and possibly Skin Care.

2. Genuinely Needed by Everyone
Why? – Creates limitless customer base. The need must be of a serious, life enhancing nature. When there is mass marketing appeal, there is income security.

3. Consumable
Why? – Must be consumed on at least a monthly basis to facilitate automatic reorders and true residual income.

4. Strong Consumer Guarantee
Why? Many people are fearful of losing their money in what they invest. People today demand quality and value for their money. Whether it is a car, house, a nutritional supplement or piece of electronics. Statistics have proven the longer the guarantee–the more likely consumers will buy. Ideally, the guarantee should be 90 days or longer.

5. Patented, Preferably World-wide
Why? – To protect from competition and corner the global market.

6. “Pacesetter” Technology
Why? – To create a new industry, in which we are the clear, undisputed innovator and pacesetter everyone else must be judged by. Examples: Microsoft and Apple started and set the pace for the newly created computer industry. Coca-Cola did the same for the soft drink industry.

NOW ASK YOURSELF: Would you rather be involved with a company, good though it may be, that has multiple competitors, no meaningful patents, and/or no research to prove their products have the value they claim.

Or one that has virtually no competitors, multiple international patents, and years of peer reviewed research, and pacesetting technology so powerful it has created an entire new industry?

Best of Success!

Terry