My MLM Business Plan - How I Started My Business and How I Work it Today

When I started seriously considering this business in March, 2003, I was really not sure.

I had a vision of myself in Network Marketing and wasn't sure this fit that vision. Boy, I nearly blew it! It was never about the candles, and now I see that clearly.

See, unlike some, I was not looking for a Candle Business specifically. I was looking for a solid business that -

• Had a Network Marketing Pay Plan
• Could Create a Six Figure Income
• Had an auto-ship under $100
• Was something besides a Juice Product; Vitamins or Travel

I was at a crossroads and trying to decide if MLM and Network Marketing was really for me. I figured I had nothing to lose so I would give it a try.

I signed up and ordered 3 cases (36) top selling candles. I figured that if I decided not to do the business, I would have some great gifts for the year and I burn candles myself. It was no risk!

For the first 6 months, I played around. A friend in Phoenix offered to do a home party, so I said yes, even though I had only ever attended three home parties in my life and had certainly never hosted one. It was successful (over $800) and I was excited. My friends had never been interested in my business products before.

But, there was something different about candles.

I came back to California and scheduled my own Open House and invited all of my friends. Again, I sold a lot, and those friends are still my loyal customers today. I let everyone know there was a business attached, in case they were interested. I always believe in notifying people of what I am doing.

I contacted a few organizations and set up a couple of successful fundraiser's. Honestly, I wasn't sure what I was doing, so I just followed the outline handed to me. (Today, that has all been expanded and is step by step.)

I had already been marketing online for 3 years, so I had a growing newsletter list. I sent out a little notice to that list and a few people signed up. I was seeing some potential. But, I still was not convinced that a candle business could really create the type of income I was looking for.

I spent the summer doing some Farmer's Market shows with my kids and made some money. More importantly, I learned how popular candles are and how some people are candle fanatics.

In November, 2003, I decided to get serious about "this little candle business." I had made some money in retail and fundraiser's, and I knew people loved the product. I had signed a few people up and my residual, monthly check from the efforts of those people was around $650.

Well, I put my blinders on and focused full speed ahead on Internet Marketing and getting the word out about my opportunity. I was (and still am) looking for people who want a business of their own. I sponsored and trained those who were ready.

One year later, November 2004, my monthly residual check had grown from $650 to over $6500!!! Wow, all with candles! And, I haven't slowed down and I haven't looked back.

So, here is what I recommend to you, should you decide this is right for you.

• Get signed up with the Fast Start Pack. It is the best way to start your business and duplicate the process with others (remember that $6500 monthly check?)
  
• Follow my Training and be coachable! I will teach you what I have done.
  
• Work with me to develop a business plan that fits you
  
• Consider your options building online with Attraction Marketing (people who come to you!)
  
• Have an Open House to notify those around you what you are doing. Even if you are like me, not the party type, you'll develop some lifelong customers (even if you have no clue what you are doing!)
  
• Focus on sharing the concept of our business with 2 people a day. I will teach you how to do this.
  
• Be very committed to your dreams and your success
  
• Always remember that I am here to support you!

So, how does that sound? Not too complicated, is it?

Today, I focus almost exclusively on Internet Marketing. I can teach you how to do this if you want. It has worked out great for me. And, it's not for everyone and isn't required.

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Here is the story of how/why I took my business online.