Your not doing us a favor.....MLM nightmares! lol

You know the scene....Your friend invites you to their "party" you cringe and think ok I'll go to support them. Or you don't even go and you just order something to make them happy. Sound familiar? Sound like you?  Or the age old sigh that you let out when thinking, there is no way I can support ALL my friends starting up business!! Trust me when I say we get it, but you have to stop! Your friends that own their own business love you and want to help you, we don't need your pity! 

As a person that got into MLM..Direct Sales...I can tell you a secret. Most of the time we got into this business because we liked the product or the company and hopefully both! We got into because we could see ourselves making money and having fun with our business. we found a way to hang out with you and work at the same time! 

Now I know your hearts are all in the right place, you want to help, you don't want to be mean or say no but honestly the best thing you can do is to actually show up, check out what we got and if your not interested say NO!  Then we can either add you as a customer or mark you off as not to bother anymore. 

 We are selling something that we really think our friends and family would like, because we love it! If we opened a burger joint or a gift shop, you would stop by and shop. So what is the deal? because its in our home or something you can't buy at Walmart? We all say we need to buy and/or local small business but for some reason people seem to think we are in something illegal or a pyramid. Most of us are pretty smart and know what we are getting into, you really don't need to question us or our decision but often we question why your still work your job too! (sorry hate to say it, after making a living in MLM I would never go back to a "real" job)

Okay to sum this up, we are here to help you, not you help us. We chose this business after careful consideration (and sorry we aren't a Pyramid or a scheme trust us I am pretty sure we all investigated the company we work for!) We really do think we can help you with our products or the business opportunity....No its not easy (no business is!) We are just like anyone else out there, just a different way to make money...

 We love it if you become our customers, we are totally okay if you don't also, but at least come out and actually see what it is we fell in love with! Refer people to us that would benefit from what we have, we love it! Host a party, its really easy and fun...and usually ends with you getting free stuff...does Walmart, Target or any other chain do that if you bring your friends with you? Plus instead of supporting the rich guy that earned a million dollars while you slept, you are helping your friends and family to support themselves, So you get great products, we get the business and to see you! its a win/win situation for all. 

So before you sigh or roll your eyes again think about this and say yes to the event and show up! Even if you say yes or no, you will be glad you came!
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I can't by from you....I have to help the rich old guy that owns the big box store!

As I journey along in my adventure as a business owner I am amused by the people I run into, many of them my friends and family. I tell them I joined a company that sells an amazing product that I truly believe in and all the sudden they don't take my calls, don't answer me invite and no way they would actually help me out by coming to see my products...mind you its all free! Why you ask? I think some of its being tired of being pestered by all their friends, some of it is they feel like they have to buy something, other times is sheer rudeness! 

I also love the ones that tell me that no one makes any money in what I do and that its a scam. Even after I tell them I make more money then they do, with less time! I have people above and below me that make a great living and get to do what all of are dreaming of! They don't have a boss, they spend time with their kids, they travel and they make ends meet. They work hard just smarter then most of us! 

So why is it that most people would rather by from places like Kohl's or Walmart then from their very own friends and family? Honestly I don't know, I can only guess its either fear, money or they really just don't want to be bothered.  Its ok, you know you have an amazing product and you need realize that some people will always be negative, forgive them and move on! You don't need the negativity and trust me when I tell you there are PLENTY of people who will love your product and love you! Don't let others bring you down its not worth work to try to convince people!! 

You need to realize that that is their problem not yours. You know that this business works, you know you are succeeding and you know the amazing products! I know I am usually the one to buy from the small guy and I have found some amazing products that blow the pants off any store brands! But it doesn't matter to some because they are under a false pretense about what it is we do! So hold you head up and work hard! And while you are living the life you dream of (and that they wish for) they are slaving away just hoping for a break. 

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Our World Needs more Dreamers and Less Dream Killers!

As I take my leap into full time freedom, I look around an realize there is so many amazing people stuck and just going through the motions! It kills me that so many people had such huge dreams, such potential and yet are stuck in just doing what they have to get by. That age old saying " you gotta do what you gotta do" when that apply to hating your life and shoving your dream away. Why should use that phrase to throw away your happiness, shouldn't that be the motto to go after your dream? 

So many of us are told by the Dream Killers to go get a real job, you can't travel the world, there is no way you can start your own business. People telling us are dreams aren't ok in the this world, that they are dumb and won't "pay the bills"  Well we have those "bills" by trying to live the life everyone else is telling us to live! I wish more people would say go for it! I myself know this well. When I told people that I was going into Relationship Marketing, I was told it was a scam, that it was stupid, that I was crazy that I needed a real job. I was told that the product I was selling wouldn't do well and I am ruining what I had built. REALLY? This from the people who were supposed to love and care for me??? I understand they think they are trying to help, but help me what? Stay at a job I no longer liked? Make less money then I have the potential to make? 

This business has given me the freedom to spend time with my daughter, its given me the money to start saving and start another business I have always wanted, I am happy and headed towards to a freedom that I have dreamed of and yet I am the crazy one??

So I am asking the next time a friend or family member has a #dream (even if its not yours) BE SUPPORTIVE!! Give them the hope, give them the acceptance they are looking for. Be a true friend and help them work out how to make it work, not tell them its horrible. If we had more support and more people dreaming this world would have a lot happier people who are just going through the motions, just living for a #paycheck or trying to keep up with what is considered normal! I would love more dreamers to follow with me!!! And by all means I am including yourself in this! (sometimes we are our own worst dream killer)

DREAMERS KEEP DREAMS AND LIVING THE LIFE THE DREAM KILLERS ONLY HOPE FOR!!! 

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So this is what its like to work from home....

So I have officially been "working" on my business only for 2 weeks and holy cow its scary and exciting! 

Ok so I have to admit I was somewhat thrown into this and wasn't sure how this would all work out. I took the first few days and relaxed and didn't do much work. Now I am on a work schedule and working with my mentors. Just because you work from home doesn't mean you don't need a schedule and a plan. I am learning this. Don't get me wrong its great working from my couch while sipping on my coffee but that don't make money. So I worked hard with people I find successful and got a plan in place. Now each night I plan out the next day and I stick to it! I am determined never to go back to a "job" again so its sink or swim. I actually think that is what I needed. Knowing that I always had my "Job" to back up my salary I didn't take this as serious as I do now. Now its what pays my bills, what keeps me busy and I am actually enjoying work again.... its great! 

People keep telling me I need to find a real job that this isn't going to work. I used to feel the same until I am able to pick up my kids from school and get all my errands run during the day while everyone else is at work. I am finding that even though this is full time that its on my time! If I need to stop and take care of something, I don't have to ask I just do it. It takes dedication, lots of help from my wonderful Seacret family but its so worth the perks that come along with it.

I really think I am going to like this! Lets get working and enjoy our lives....do you want to join me?
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This is really happening!!!

So I went to our company Regional Event yesterday and man it was so exciting! This is the reason I joined this business. Community, success and freedom! 

This Regional was different then all the rest because this was my first one with Seacret as my full time job. Yep this is really happening! I lost my job (mutual between I and the company) and at first I freaked out because I wasn't going to have a steady paycheck. I immediately started panicking that I had bills to pay, a daughter going back to school, and how was I going to feed my family! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH and then I went to Regional and had a great talk with one of my favorite mentor and he said "you didn't lose a job you gained financial freedom" WOW Powerful! I sat all night and thought about that statement and I woke up this morning thinking, Dear God he is right!!!  YES I lost my paycheck, I lost a boss, I lost having to go to work everyday at their schedule! So today begins my challenge to myself! I know the money is there because I know people who have made great money in my company! What am I waiting for? NOTHING. 

Today is my "start" date to never going back, to only working when and where I want to. To volunteering more and being there for my family! I am excited for my journey! I am scared, nervous and so many mixed emotions, don't get me wrong, but I am choosing to use that to fuel my passion! 

Cheers to new adventures and pushing foward with my business and making dreams come true for myself and others!!! Feel Free to join me! 

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Yes I Realize you all think I am crazy!

Yep I have heard more than once That I am crazy for wanting to do this. Oh Lord here she goes again with another one of "those" companies? Really your doing that, those never work! and so many other things I lost count! I am always open to new ideas and options and for that I am often ridiculed. The thing is I don't really care because I enjoy what I do. I make better money with this industry and I don't have to work the normal 9-5 or nights and weekends....unless I want to. Don't get me wrong its hard work just like anything else out there but its fun, its on my time and its freedom from a "boss"! I still don't get what the downfall is, why people complain. My guess is because it didn't work for them... well guess what...no career works for everyone so why bad mouth just because you didn't make it. I know there is lots of career out there that I am not cut out for but do I bad mouth them, know I learn from those people and apply it to my career! 
Life is all about doing what is best for you and your loved ones. For me the freedom and ability to make unlimited income is what I chose to live for. I don't want to spend anymore of my time living a life I don't want to live. Millions of people every year get crazy rich doing what I do so I know the opportunity is there. At my prior career I had topped out in my early 30's but  I still had to work to get a paycheck...It sucked! 
Network Marketing gives me exactly what I want, it gives me freedom, it gives me more money, and most of all it gives me the chance that not many other companies give me! Its a once in a lifetime opportunity that I jumped on and loving it. 

So the next time you look at me like I am crazy just remember I am looking at you the same way. I love what I do and love working with the people I do.....so when your ready to toss the "norm" out the window and are ready for the ride of a lifetime let me know! 


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You're really fighting for higher minimum wage?

I keep hearing how all these people are wanting #minimumwage to be higher, because they can't survive on what it is now? I am having a hard time with that, not because people don't deserve the right to fair pay, but to me, they are fighting for the wrong thing and at the wrong people. Minimum wage jobs are your starter career, the way to start earning a living while you make your life better. Not a place to stay forever and wonder why you can't pay your bills. It boggles my mind that instead of going out and finding a better job, going to school or training for a better job while they work their minimum wage job. Its meant as a catapult to something bigger and better. People would rather rage about what there getting #paid instead of rage to get a better job....its crazy to me. I worked minimum wage job to go to school, I trained and paid for many things for myself to get ahead. I knew I didn't want to stay there and I wanted more out of life than that. It took me blood, sweat and hard work to get ahead in life. Why people are arguing over this instead of just working to get OUT of the minimum wage job, just goes to show how truly lazy society has become. We would rather fight harder to make more at a fast food job, then get an education and not work there anymore. I can hear now all the people saying I can't I have a family, I have obligations I have blah blah blah.....all I have to say is so do I and millions of other Americans that did get away from a minimum wage job. People need to stop being the victim in their choice of jobs and do what you want to do. 
Of course you can't survive on minimum wage, it was never meant to...it was a starter career a jumping off point...your argument just proves my point. If you can't survive on it, get out there and do what it takes to make the money you are well worth!!!

Many people knock network marketing (#MLM, Relationship Career) but guess what, it got me out of debt, it got me to where I don't worry about bills, it wasn't easy and it took dedication but I'm free of ever worrying about minimum wage.....are you?

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My First Convention Seacret Breakthrough 2014

SO this past weekend I got to experience my first convention ever! Not just with Seacret but with any company. I was nervous and excited, I didn't know what to expect but I was blown away! This company is even more incredible that I had first thought! 

On day one, you knew they knew how to have fun and get a crowd excited. They had great music, entertainment and a huge #family feel! I met part of my team that I had only spoken to on Social network and man the energy was amazing! I have never felt so part of a  team as I did with this company! 

All the excitement, family and fun was finished off by a Great Party for all of the "Agents", you got to mingle with the big wigs, the money makers, the movers and shakers and others just like me! 

To me the most amazing part of the whole thing was how humble the #Ben Shabat Family They are such amazing leader but most important they are such humble people and have such a great heart! The one thing that stands out at the event was when Mrs. Ben Shabat got up and told one of our top leaders (who had just lost her Mom) that she would be her Mom and take care of her! What an amazing person to do that! 
I know now for sure that this company is where I belong and that this is where I am building my future and leaving my #legacy! I have found my home with #Seacret!

Go to www.bellasarabeauty.com to find out more about me! 

Network Marketing....No one actually makes money you need a real job...right?

I used to think like everyone else, That Relationship Marketing, Network Marketing #MLM (whatever you call it) was so stupid, I mean really no one makes any money except the guys at the top!

I have never been so wrong, this is the type of business that anyone can own, That can be done part-time or full time and the it truly is unlimited on what you can earn....The catch you say??

There is one catch..You have to work, there is no legitimate get rich quick! It will pay off in the end and you won't have to work so hard but you will have to work hard in the beginning. Now by working hard I don't mean take all your free time, I mean work smarter with the time you can put into your business. Its just like an other business you would run, you get into what you put into it. This really nice part I am learning about this is, unlike a job (working for someone else's dream), working for an MLM is easier and the overhead cost is so low its great! You can Start a business for less then 1500.00 in almost any MLM company, Can you start a #McDonald's for that cheap? Even Franchise are 20-30K to start and you won't make profit for almost 5 years (on average). 

Its amazing when I stopped to look at the opportunity that MLM's can give you, I started looking forward to working the business, enjoying my success and meeting great people everywhere you go. #Referral Marketing (Network marketing, MLM) is being done in every business. When you refer a friend to a company, or sign up for a bank account that a friend told you about, you can get referral bonus. I know my cable company gives me $25 off my bill every time I refer someone who signs up. SO why not make this a living for myself so I can enjoy my life. My Job has a cap on how much I can make, How many hours I can put in and the highest rank I can become but with Relationship Marketing I don't have any ceilings except the ones you put on yourself. 

So yes this business is not for everyone, no not everyone will succeed and yep someone will be negative about it but there is also people hanging with the children more, providing for their families, supporting parents and enjoying what they do. Sound familiar? I think it sounds an awful lot like any other career, business or job you do...but this one has endless opportunities.....!!!

I have changed my tune about different avenues for success and finding a lot more out there in the world, what are your opinions? 

#Seacret #sdt #wedreambigger

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The life of a Business Owner

WOW can't believe its been a month since I have #blogged, oh well it happens! Life has been good, just working, taking care of Kayla and a new man in my life! Its hard when life gets busy to want to keep up with my business but I am determined not to give up. I really want this, even though some days I feel like giving up. I think that happens with all people, either you work for someone else or yourself not to many people are independently wealthy! I love to day dream about what I will do when I am making better money and all the dream vacations, the cars, the mission trips, the charity work and I can't wait but sometimes it kicks me in the butt, because this is #hard work!!  Its fun, exciting but hard all in the same! Nothing good comes easy so I know this is an #amazing #opportunity and I am so excited about it! You just have to find something worth working hard to do it, and I found Seacret. Its amazing watching me grow, watching others grow and my team there to support me and cheer me on! I can't wait to see what my new business brings me this year, even when it gets tough its way better then working for someone else any day! I like that I can help people with their skincare needs and also help them live their dreams, no jokes no gimmicks! Just an honest living! Love it! 

2014 the year of caring more for others than yourself....can you?

I went to our Denver Regional Event on Saturday and I am reminded the ups and down of any #business! It doesn't matter if you in a J O B, self employed, a business owner or some other form of income. Its never a total high or a total low. The only time it will forever stay the same is if you do! 

No matter what you do, no matter how much you fail, succeed or anything in between is way better then sitting still and not doing anything to change your life. I have seen way more drama, negativity and lessons I didn't want to learn but it has made me stronger and willing to try harder for a life I know I deserve. 

I love hearing #success stories of those around me they bring out my competitive side, but I also love hearing failures and bad things because it gives me a chance to stop and help those people up! I can't fix everything but if I can make a difference even if just for a moment, then I will do it. I had people do that for me and its the reason I am still here today. There are thing in my life that happened that honestly wonder why I am still here. God has let me know the reason....because I need to be that hope to others. I know it sounds corny because Network marketing has a negative aspect, but using #Seacret as a tool, to not only help myself but to help others. The products are not just beauty products, they heal many ailments but also being able to give others the opportunity to give others a chance to change their life also. Its not for everyone but if I can at least tell them about something that could change their situation, I am going to because I care! 

People matter way more then anything I can accomplish! I am making 2014 more about helping others and less about me. I don't need a million resolution that I won't accomplish. I just need to make a choice everyday to reach out and help where I am able to! 

You should join me on the adventure of helping others, taking charge and making the choice to think less about yourself and more about others. Allow yourself the heartwarming feelings that come with thinking of others before yourself. I don't mean not to think of yourself but to think of them first and you second. Its amazing what it does for you and them! 

Make it a great day! and I would love to hear what you have been doing for others. Please #comment below! I want to see you making a difference!

 

New Year.... New Resolution? Really???

Its the New Year, you hear every where people stating their New Years Resolution. But WHY? Why do we wait until January 1 to make any big changes! A majority of us will only stick to them for a few days and even fewer will even attempt them. 

I used to think it was great start the new year off with a new you, a new change or anything that was exciting and then I started thinking, why?  I can change anytime I want to, so why wait until the 1st of every year? A fresh start date and clean slate can be done at anytime so why wait? 

As the New Year rings in my goals remain the same as they did on December 31. I want to retire early, I want to dream big. I want to work with Seacret, because its an amazing product with an amazing opportunity. I want to hang out with my family and raise my daughter the best I can. I want to work hard and play hard and I want to enjoy all the things God has Blessed me with!

I want to help as many people as I can and Smile because God gave me another amazing day! 

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