tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55455230535598394752024-02-08T10:40:24.584-08:00World Changer Reality Boot Camp LisaJFollow my journey over the next 60 days as I try to make $2000 a month and help others do the same thing. With My Power Mall, it is totally possible!lisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-12290880232446138962009-01-30T17:57:00.000-08:002009-01-30T18:05:53.313-08:00Not a very productive dayToday was pretty much a bust for me. After the morning call, I had to go with my mom to the Social Security Adminstration so she could register for death benefits since my dad passed. No one told us that you have to actually register for this stuff, so it was a long day of waiting. After a few attempts to speak to the people waiting with us and no contacts, I threw in the towel. It wasn't that I didn't want to try, but some of those people were so downright nasty that the negative energy in the room was stifling. One positive thing did happen there though...my mom is totally on board to help me/us in any way that she can. She was encouraged by the way that I am approaching things with MPM and she said that she would do anything to help.<br /><br />So when we got home today, she made a list of people that she would call that are in her circle. She and I are going to do that on Tuesday of next week since she has dialysis on Mondays. I am excited to work with her!<br /><br />I also started a group on Facebook to track my progress and invite people to join. It's still in the work-in-progress stage, but I hope to have it done tomorrow.<br /><br />Finally, I finished up the Super Bowl preparations for the party on Sunday. I have labels on all of the door prizes, and the grand prize poster is finished. I am hopeful that it will be a great party.<br /><br />See you all on Monday! Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-23343124289781988822009-01-29T18:48:00.000-08:002009-01-29T19:25:38.472-08:00Leads, leads, leadsToday was a good day. I was on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogtalk</span> radio call this morning and I LOVE the idea! Simply for the fact that anyone can log in while on their computer and listen without having to be on a phone. I think this will open up many more interested people. I enjoyed it so much, that I think I might do my own show as well!! I am going to figure out what works for me, i.e. what my angle would be. I think the stay-at-home-mom route that earns money for the family as well would be right. <br /><br />After the call, I went to meet my mom for lunch at her retirement center. While I was there, I stopped by the director's office and talked with her for a few minutes. She was a great help to us when my dad was going through his last few weeks. I outlined a little more about what I would like to do at the center with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MPM</span> and the donation of my dad's old computer. She thought it would be a great addition to the other activities that they plan every week. I asked her to look at the site for herself and she said she would. What I would like to do is have a mini-clinic once a week to go over the benefits of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">MPM</span> and a World Changer Mall. I do think that some of the seniors might need a little more in-person <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">training</span> than the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">MPM</span> 101 training, so I have no problem going by there and helping out. It's actually one of my favorite ways to volunteer. When I was little, my grandmother and I used to volunteer at a senior center every summer. I was able to log over 10,000 volunteer hours over about 8 summers. Until she passed away, she had over 100,000 volunteer hours and was recognized by the mayor of Houston for her years of service. I truly believe this is where I learned about giving. I guess my point is that this is going to be one of the easiest and most rewarding tasks I've done during this boot camp. I told her that I would be able to get the computer up and running by Tuesday. <br /><br />When I got back from lunch with mom, I called the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NPOs</span> again...no answers or voice mails. I hope to get one of them to sign up. I really want to work to help these groups that need it. <br /><br />Finally today, I called some of my "magic leads" as I am calling them. I am referring to them like this because they are AWESOME! I mentioned on the call this morning that a friend of mine who used to be in a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">MLM</span> told me she wasn't interested in doing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">MPM</span> right now because she was just burnt out on the whole referral process. She has a great job and just wanted to take time off of any other kind of opportunity for awhile. I tried to explain a bit about how <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">MPM</span> works but she just really didn't want to hear about it. Well <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">OK</span>, that's fine. I am not one to pressure anyone by any means. What she did for me though instead of signing up was that she GAVE me over 500 leads that she had paid for previously, but never contacted. Now mind you, some of them are outdated and the information is not correct on all of the cards, but almost all of the ones that I have actually been able to get in contact with have turned out great. These people are definitely looking for an opportunity - I just hope that it is My Power Mall that they go to.<br /><br />I hope everyone has a great night! Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-75832064560765068242009-01-28T19:21:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:13:25.977-08:00Let's get this rightI think my computer has it out for me...this should have been posted last night!<br /><br />Dealing with a sick child, I thought I wouldn't get anything done today, but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">surprisingly</span>, I was able to talk with 3 different people today and got good contacts. One was a stay-at-home mom who was at the doctor's office. While we were in the waiting room, we just started talking and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MPM</span> just started to flow into the conversation. I got her information and am supposed to follow-up with her on Thursday. <br /><br />I finally met the property manager that I have been dealing with for over a year on the phone and I just came right out with how I was looking for people to partner with on my business venture. She gave me her information and told me she would take a look. We had been speaking about the different things that <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tenants</span> leave in houses after they leave. She said that she used them in garage sales to make extra money. So when I told her about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">MPM</span> and how I thought it would be a great compliment to what she was already doing, she seemed to agree. I will be speaking with her on a regular basis, so I hope that was a good contact.<br /><br />Finally, I talked with a friend of mine who's husband just lost her job. She was talking about how hard things could get. I offered to help in any way that I could, but I told her about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">MPM</span> so that she would at least have some information. Even if she only signs up for a business mall, she could be helping out her family.<br /><br />I tried to call the 5 different <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">NPOs</span> that were on my list for today while in the car between school drop-offs and the doctor's office, but got only voice mails. I will try those again tomorrow as well as the next 5.<br /><br />I am excited about the marketing videos! They will be an awesome addition.<br /><br />The good news is that my son is definitely feeling better tonight. He sounds terrible, but he wants to play with toys again, so that is a good sign! Anyway, that's it for tonight.<br /><br />AND THIS IS TONIGHT'S ENTRY:<br /><br />So I was happily <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">surprised</span> to get the marketing videos from Lost Marble in my inbox this morning. I immediately posted one of them on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">facebook</span> and asked people to check it out and let me know if there was anything they saw. I got quite a few people asking about it or telling me to let them know how it was going. I think I'm going to put my progress on there daily so they can see how great <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">MPM</span> is. Also, I put a quick blurb on there that went something like this: "Lisa is wondering if anyone wants a home-based business anymore? Do you all want to work for the MAN for the rest of your life? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">hehe</span>". Any wouldn't you know it, I got a response <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">or</span> two or four! I had people asking me what I was doing and made several good contacts. I think I'm going to either call (if I have their phone number) or email them and finish the discussion.<br /><br />I have (or am supposed to have by the time this is posted) a new World Changer. It is the preschool teacher from the first week in boot camp! I was walking her through everything earlier and she was supposed to complete it when she verified her credit card address. It's funny, because although I am very glad to have her, I never thought those early contacts would amount to anything because I felt like such a babbling idiot! However, with regular follow-up, I was able to turn the situation around. I am very happy to work with her. I believe in her potential and I hope that she will see that as well.<br /><br />I called all of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">NPOs</span> on my list for today and again, no actual response. I did get live people - secretaries, as well as answering machines, so I'll try again tomorrow. <br /><br />I can't wait to be a radio star (wink, wink) and so I will be on the call in the morning. Hope everyone has a great evening. Bye!lisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-37759702068813865902009-01-26T19:32:00.000-08:002009-01-26T19:34:46.977-08:00This one is shortHi folks! This is going to be short as I have a sick little one who is in the bathroom now with his head in the toilet! I made some follow-ups today, with not much success, but I am going to keep trying everyday.<br /><br />Also I spoke with the retirement center where my mother is staying now about setting up a computer lab there for the residents and showing them about MPM. We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday. <br /><br />I hate to make it this short, I will add more tomorrow, but mommy duty calls!<br /><br />Good night!<br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-18631814613732307272009-01-23T20:35:00.000-08:002009-01-23T20:47:44.621-08:00It's Friday!I love Fridays! Although I don't have a 9 to 5, I have a 24/7 with the kiddos, I still enjoy the feeling you get when it's a Friday. I guess the stresses of the week start to melt away and I relax into the weekend. I was not sure if I would get all 5 contacts today because the day was jam-packed with doctor's appointments and errands, but it was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprising</span> how much I was able to fit in here and there. <br /><br />I spoke with a friend of mine who also happens to be a manager at the hair salon that I go to. While I was sitting in her chair, I started to talk about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span> and how the business partnership program would greatly benefit the salon. They send out the coupons in the mail and have fliers sitting in the waiting area, so I told her about how we are able to advertise local merchants and the cost is only $15.95 a month. What was even better was how I explained to her that in the very near future, that cost could be covered with others that join and just do their basic everyday purchases. I promised that I would drop off some more information next week for her to look over, but I directed her for now to the biz site. I wasn't even trying and I got one!<br /><br />My son's teacher had a family emergency and had to go up to Michigan for her sister. She broke her leg and has small children at home, so my friend went to help her out. I found this out this morning when I dropped my son at school. PHEW! was all I could think, because I know that she wasn't brushing me off! Of course, I feel bad for the lady that broke her leg, but maybe I can now show this to her sister and she can make some money while recuperating.<br /><br />The other contacts I made today were online. They are former customers of mine and I just called them while I was out. I decided to take the list with me in my purse, so that whenever I get a chance, I can pull it out when I need it.<br /><br />I am going to try and do almost all follow-ups on Monday. I need to get in front of these people's minds again! <br /><br />Have a great night!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-46507260666215871442009-01-22T19:13:00.000-08:002009-01-22T19:29:17.740-08:00Feeling betterI feel better today. I loaded up on vitamin C and cold medicine, so it seems to be working. Nothing like being a mom and sick, you still don't get a break! So this morning when I dropped the kids at school, I asked their teacher if she was still interested in signing up and she told me she had some problems. She told me that she isn't very good with computers, so I offered to walk her through it tonight. Well...I called her at 8:00 like we had planned and she didn't answer. I'm not sure what happened, but I'm sure it was just a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mis-</span>understanding because when I talked with her this morning, there was no indication that she was trying to brush me off. So no sign-up yet. I'm the first to admit that life gets in the way sometimes, so I will just keep trying.<br /><br />I attempted to make more phone calls again today, but only got voice mails and a couple of housekeepers. It is a little frustrating sometimes, because all I want to do is talk with a live person! But I will keep trying.<br /><br />I was on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Facebook</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">alot</span> today since I am losing my voice, catching up with old high school friends that I haven't seen in over 20 years. I put on my status today that I was buying <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">toilet</span> paper online and not paying for tax or shipping, so maybe I'll get a couple of people asking me about it. I am going to send a message to the friends I have on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">FB</span> and tell them how they can shop as well. Most don't have their phone numbers listed, but I will send them emails and tell them what I am working towards. All-in-all, I think that there will be many interested prospects.<br /><br />I sent out 3 letters to schools today. They are preschools that my son has attended, so I do have a personal relationship with the school. I made sure to mention his name as well as the teacher's name in the letter. I hope to be able to set something up to visit them next week. One of the schools is associated with a Jewish organization that raises money for Israel. I know they try to get people to donate all the time for their cause, so I think I am going to approach them from the stance that they can help raise money for the school, the parents, and their foundation all at the same time.<br /><br />I really did buy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">TP</span> today ONLINE! It was pretty cool because as those of you with kids will attest to, the grocery store can become a nightmare when shopping with the kiddos! I got the shopping alert today and there were comparisons for several of the stores on the mall. I used to live in Michigan, so when I saw that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Meijer</span> was on there and their rebate is higher than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Wal</span>-Mart, I couldn't say no!<br /><br />So that's it for tonight. Hope everyone sleeps well.<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-47118832961561291462009-01-21T17:03:00.000-08:002009-01-21T17:40:05.832-08:00i'm sick...boo!For those of you that have been sick lately, thanks for passing it along!! I'm feeling pretty yucky today. I feel like it's allergy season in January! Anyway, since I sound like a clogged mess, I didn't get to really speak with anyone on the phone. I tried and the two people I did speak with told me to call them when I'm feeling better. So I just got to do more letters, which for me is nice because it has now become a challenge to find creative ways to grab their attention.<br /><br />My son's preschool teacher is supposed to sign up tonight! I spoke with her in person today and she had said that she looked at the site and thought it was an interesting idea. I told her that I could help her every step of the way. She told me to go home and feel better and if she had any hurdles to overcome that she would call me tomorrow. Hopefully she won't have any problems, but I'm going to call her tomorrow and make sure that everything is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OK</span>. I also told her that I wanted to talk with the school administrator and she was open to helping me with that. I'm going to go over the numbers with her so that when we walk into the office she will understand what I'm presenting.<br /><br />I called some of the non-profits today that I got from the shopping contest to verify the information and most were correct, but some of them had changed or the person that I should be talking with was different. I also was able to find out a little bit about their mission so that I can be clear as to what they need. I didn't want to mention animal rescue if it was a women's shelter! <br /><br />Tomorrow, I am going to make a few more calls as well as send out my 1 x per week emails. I try to do it on Wednesday or Thursday, because I think most people get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">alot</span> of emails in the beginning of the week, so I don't want to get deleted. <br /><br />I'm going to take some cold medicine and go night night. Bye everyone!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-55445991928960345052009-01-20T18:24:00.000-08:002009-01-20T18:53:35.628-08:00today's progressI think it was a pretty good day for me. I am healing with every day that goes by. Of course, I have my moments, sometimes more than a few each day, but I am trying as hard as I can to move from a place of sorrow to a place of hope. I was watching the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">inauguration</span> ceremonies today and it was SO moving for me. I have always been a participant in the voting process. I learned at an early age from my father that to vote is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">privilege</span> that we as Americans should embrace and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exercise</span> our voice to choose who we will allow to govern our nation. I knew that if my father were sitting next to me, he would have been just as moved. I don't think that it matters if you are democrat, republican, or other, the start of a new presidency always signals hope to me. Hope that the future can be better than the past. So that is how I approached my business today. That today was the start of a new beginning. A new way to tackle my fears and get outside the box.<br /><br />The first thing I did was to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">decide</span> to focus my efforts on one or two aspects of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. I felt as if before I was using the shotgun approach and not hitting anything!! I was rewarded with 40 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPOs</span> for shopping and since I have the info and I have been trying to do most of my contacting with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPOs</span> and individuals, this is what I am going to focus on. Now mind you, if I find a local business, I'm not going to deny them :). I just feel that this is where I can make the greatest impact. So I printed out letters to mail to each of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPOs</span> and I will start with 10 tomorrow sending emails and making phone calls to their contact person. <br /><br />I tried again to follow-up with my fundraising gal, and left another message. Nothing too serious, but I did leave the ball in her court to contact me in the future. She seemed so excited first, so I am not sure what happened. I think she may have been unsure because I was so new to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. I do feel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">confident</span> though in my presentation as I did go over with her the potential numbers for only a 5% <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">success</span> rate. With only team pay and sales, she would have been raising about $4300/month, but I guess she just didn't believe it. Perhaps in a few months, when I am making that much money for my own foundation mall, then she will see the light! I decided to move her to the "contact 1<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">x week</span>" list. Who knows, maybe she'll see the value to her in the future. But for me, it is time to move on...NEXT!<br /><br />I spoke with my son's preschool teacher for a bit today. She was one of my 1st contacts when we started boot camp. I had attempted follow-up a few times, but after a couple of messages with no return call, I decided to just email her once a week. Always leaving the door open and today, she walked in! She was asking me quite a few questions today, and I have a follow-up call with her tomorrow evening. I tried to get her tonight, but she said she was busy. I was planning on sending the school director an email this week, but maybe if I can get her to sign up first, it might be an easy way in to speak with her. They do all kinds of fundraisers throughout the year (books, greeting cards, candles, Chick-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fil</span>-A Spirit nights), so I know the school would be open to hear ideas for fundraising. This is one of my priorities for the week.<br /><br />On a final note, I used 1&1 Internet (on the mall) this week to get a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">domain</span> name for my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">mpm</span> site. I can't believe I didn't do it sooner, because it makes so much sense to me now that I see it. This was another reason I am starting to focus on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPOs</span> and churches and schools. The name is <a href="http://www.easyfundraisingforfun.com/">www.easyfundraisingforfun.com</a>. I thought it was a great fit!<br /><br />I hope everyone has a great night and I'll see you tomorrow.<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-83260960210143307572009-01-19T19:44:00.000-08:002009-01-19T20:15:48.586-08:00Back again!Sometimes I feel my engine is running out of steam, for lack of a better analogy. This last 10 days or so has been extremely difficult to say the least and for the first few days, I think I was just not letting my mind wrap itself around the reality. But then BOOM! I hit a wall and the house of cards came crashing down. I didn't want to get out of bed, eat or do anything. But then today, I got Ginny's email and I read her marathon example. It was as if she was reading my thoughts or something. So it was time for me to get off my butt and do what I said I would at the beginning of this experience.<br /><br />I have made several contacts lately - this is now by far the easiest aspect, when in the beginning it was the hardest! And I also have made phone calls, sent letters and emails telling EVERYONE I can about My Power Mall. I am truly hoping that I can make my business huge.<br /><br />I will write more tomorrow, I'm a little tired, so goodnight everyone.lisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-43209354302122660742009-01-14T18:45:00.000-08:002009-01-14T18:54:03.235-08:00A great day/nightHey guys! I just finished speaking with my contact and we have set the date for in the morning to get going. She did like the presentation and did have a few questions, but overall, she seemed like this was a great asset for what she does. I even told her that if she needed any verification, that she could speak to the CEO herself! (Sorry Ginny, I spoke for you, I hope it's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">OK</span> :)). I am so looking forward to working with her because she is a valuable wealth of information on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">whole</span> non-profit world. I'm not some novice, but she is definitely a veteran in that world. So it was a good day.<br /><br />Also, I made over 20 follow-up calls, with some small success. One lady that I had contacted from the very beginning said that she was ready to take a closer look at what I had to offer. I do believe that now that the holidays are over, more and more people will be getting their credit card bills in and realizing that they spent too much money over the holidays. I hope that I can at least offer some form of hope to those that need it. Another business owner I had contacted called me early in the day and I was at the doctor, but was unavailable when I tried to call him back a couple of times this afternoon. I'm sure that I will be able to get in touch with him tomorrow. <br /><br />This one is going to be short and sweet, folks...I have to get some sleep and my eyelids are slowly closing! Hope you have a fantastic day!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-4253003463658595562009-01-13T18:23:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:50:42.232-08:00Let's go again!Hi everyone! I would like to say first and foremost, that I am so blessed to have you all in my life. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Even though</span> we have not met face-to-face, I feel as though I know each of you. So it was very touching when I read the comments that you all left regarding my father's passing. I thank you very much for thinking of me through this difficult time.<br /><br />Today, though it was wonderful to get back to all things. I got busy right away so that I didn't have much time to think about the emotional stuff. My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">husband</span> and I are big football fans and we are planning to have a Super Bowl party. I even thought <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">for</span> a way to incorporate My Power Mall here too! As you may have seen me mention, I am an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> seller so I have some inventory here at my house. We decided to give away raffle prizes at the party, and so I mentioned on the invitation that the door prizes were "sponsored" by my foundation mall! Also in each invitation, I placed a boot camp post card in the envelope. Who knows? It might get a couple of people to take a look...<br /><br />But the best news for today is an addition to the story that I relayed on the morning call. I had a conference call this evening with a group of charity fundraiser organizers here in Houston that look at different ways to raise money for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPOs</span>. I had emailed the moderator of the group awhile back to let her know that I would be attending and gave her information about the free World Changer Mall. She works for an association of crime investigators, so I hoped she would do her due diligence. I was able to speak to the group about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span> and what we are doing to help non-profits raise money in today's economy. She asked me to call her tomorrow to get the full story!! I have already sent her an email with the links to my biz site and I have the full <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">NPO</span> training manual by my side to answer any questions. But for tonight, what I did gather from her is that she is in contact with THOUSANDS of supporters for the 3 different charities that she either works for or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">donates</span> time to, either through snail mail, email or local meetings. I am going to run the numbers this evening with the income calculator and have those ready as well, so that I can show her what a response of even just a 5% return from supporters' shopping can do for her organizations. But I think most importantly, other people who are running non-profits go to her for advice as to which fundraising ideas are the best - I am hoping she will give a glowing recommendation! <br /><br />I think what I am finally starting to realize is that Ginny & Jacki have been right the entire time...the seeds are sprouting!<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful night and thank you again for all of your kind words of support.<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-23937686475812528132009-01-08T21:49:00.000-08:002009-01-08T22:03:42.471-08:00My statusHello everyone. I am checking in to let you know that I have not given up on My Power Mall, but this has been a very trying week. On Monday, I had phone/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span> problems (since they are tied together, I felt like I was on a deserted island). But Tuesday, after the morning call, I was finishing some of the other New Year's letters I was planning to send to some local businesses when I got a call from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">respit</span> care facility my father was in. I was told that he could not go home as planned on Wednesday because he was too sick. He has terminal cancer and has been fighting the disease since 2001. Of course, we had been told before that this disease would eventually lead to the end, but you never really think it will until it really starts to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">happen</span>. So he was taken to the hospital, but after a day there, the hospital told us that he could not stay there because there was nothing "medical" that they could do. My <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mother</span> and I were trying to find a place for him since 24-hour nursing care was completely out of the picture due to the cost. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Finally</span>, we found an inpatient hospice for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">him</span> to go to. He was moved there last night and as of now, he continues to fight, although both my mother and I realize that the end is near. I cannot really express what I am feeling now, I am just going through the motions. <br /><br />I know that my dad is proud of me...we had talked about My Power Mall and what I was doing, so he always told me to follow my dreams, but make them reality. So that is what I am going to do for him and myself. I am just taking this time to spend with my family and my dad. <br /><br />I just want you all to know how much I care for each of you and that I am inspired by all of your stories and what you have accomplished. <br /><br />I will be back to post again and tell you all about the interesting things that have happened to me over the holidays and what I have in store for my business. It is really great! I hope to be back in full by Monday.lisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-29055930911194805462008-12-25T12:56:00.000-08:002008-12-25T12:58:40.799-08:00Merry Christmas!Hope your holiday is filled with love, joy, and blessings. I wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year! Today is my birthday, so I am doubly blessed! I will update tomorrow all of the exciting things that have happened, but I just wanted to pop in with well wishes.<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-3685208683676019422008-12-19T18:55:00.001-08:002008-12-19T19:20:48.036-08:00Something else to shareI'm glad that we can still have calls if we want to. This week has been a little tough. I have had a pretty rough day, but I am pressing on. I have mentioned that I am an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> seller and I have been using some of the people I sold items to and contacting them about <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. Most have their objections, but a couple have said that they would at least think about it. So that's a start. But yesterday, I was informed by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> that they were going to place my account on temporary suspension for 30 days...this was a HUGE blow to my monthly income. I rely on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> sales to pay for the everyday things that I need, until I can "retire" from the site with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. The reason they gave is that in the last 30 days, I have had 3 buyers that have given me negative ratings as a seller. I will not say that the transactions were perfect, because they were not, as I had to refund their money because I did not have the item that they wanted any longer. It was my mistake entirely as I didn't catch that the item was still listed before they purchased it. I was upfront and honest with them about the situation and gave a refund immediately. Apparently, they did not understand and thought that I was an unreliable seller, hence the negative rating. For those of you that don't know, a negative rating can be the kiss of death apparently. It doesn't matter that I have been selling for over 7 years and only received 3 negative comments before this for the entire 7 years, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> only looks at the last 30 days. I know I'm venting about this, but I almost feel as though I was fired today! So in the aftermath of the grief process (I feel as though I went through the 7 stages of grief today, including anger, denial, sadness, etc.), all I could think of was - "What am I going to do? Christmas is a week away, I still have things to buy, how am I going to make it?" And then I got a Someone Believes in You email...I know they are sent out everyday, and I try to read them at least every other day, but I decided to read this one. Afterwards, I did feel better. I know that I am not alone, I know that there are others that are in worse situations than I am, and I know that I have something that can help me - My Power Mall.<br /><br />So all this told me today was that I need to continue doing the things that will make me successful in this business, and that maybe my "firing" is not such a bad thing after all.<br /><br />Now enough of that, I want to share something that I found today on the site I mentioned the other day (<a href="http://www.meetup.com/">www.meetup.com</a>). I was going through some of the other groups on the site in my area, and I found one that is a group for charities to get together and share different ways of fundraising!! I almost fell out of the chair when I read their mission:<br /><br />"www.charityworkshop.com was started to help charities to begin to network and work together to accomplish common goals within communities. We want to encourage new "out of the box" fundraising ideas. Please join us for discussions on fundraising, public education/ awareness techniques, and volunteer recruiting/ sharing."<br /><br />This is definitely a lighting-bolt moment for me!<br /><br />I immediately sent the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">moderator</span> a message to introduce myself and give her a little information about My Power Mall and the introduction of the free <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">WCM</span> for non-profits that will start in January. I am hoping to get in touch with her before their conference call on January 13<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> so I can tell her more information, but even if I don't, you can bet I will be on that call!<br /><br />So I hope you all have a great weekend! My oldest will be 4 years old on Sunday, so tomorrow it's a pizza party with thirty 4 year-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">olds</span>! <br /><br />All the best! Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-57595355583094487342008-12-16T17:41:00.000-08:002008-12-16T17:56:46.470-08:00Break time - but I thought I would still shareYou know, it's funny how much the daily requirements have become habit...I know that I won't have to go to the call tomorrow, but I still feel the need to share here how my day went. Yesterday, I said I had an appointment with someone and I was hopefully going to sign her up on a World Changer. She re-scheduled today, because her daughter was sick. Of course I don't want to take any time away from her family, I know that's not what <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span> is about! We did set a firm date to chat and sign her up for Thursday, so at least I know it will eventually happen!<br /><br />I also wanted to let everyone know about a website that I found today, that is very similar to the one that Linda B was telling us about the other day. It is called <a href="http://www.meetup.com/">www.meetup.com</a> and you can search for meeting groups in your zip code and surrounding areas. Also, if for some reason there isn't a local group in your area, then you can always start your own meeting. I found it very helpful because there are several groups in my area that allow you to give your 3 minute "elevator speech" as well as bring fliers, business cards, marketing materials, etc. So I will attend those meetings and gather as many contacts as I can. Also, since they are like-minded in that they too, want to get business ideas, I am hopeful that they will become great World Changers!<br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to tell everyone that if they want to send me messages throughout the holiday break, I will check emails and such daily. <br /><br />Have a great night!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-69545960053280990722008-12-15T20:45:00.000-08:002008-12-15T20:57:12.552-08:00Monday, Week 4Well it's Monday again. For those that haven't read my previous post about Mondays...I don't particularly like them :). but today wasn't so bad. My Mondays are usually pretty full with the kiddos, so it is a little difficult for me to concentrate too much on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. However, I got my 5 contacts, spoke with quite a few businesses and have follow-ups tomorrow, and I also have one person that wants me to come over their house tomorrow to help them sign up and show them how to shop! Not a bad day.<br /><br />I was on the family chat call tonight and it was really cool listening to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everyone's</span> stories of the things that they buy on their mall. At 9:00 though I had to get off the phone because my husband was getting a little overwhelmed with the night-time routine for the kiddos. But I wish I could have stayed on long enough to share this interesting purchase on my mall. Here goes:<br /><br />1. I purchased a $500 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amex</span> gift card - Over $4 in the pay plan.<br /><br />2. I used the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Amex</span> to purchase a $100 gift card from gifts.com for the GAP - 4.2% into the pay plan<br /><br />3. I used the $100 gift certificate at the GAP on the mall - 4.2% into the pay plan<br /><br />So I don't have the exact figure that I saved, but just by doing a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-planning, I think I got a great discount on something I would have purchased anyway. <br /><br />I should hopefully have some interesting things to share tomorrow...the kiddos are in school, so my time is free for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>!!<br /><br />Have a great night.<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-19139055362584158652008-12-12T20:28:00.000-08:002008-12-12T20:41:12.385-08:00Friday of Week 3 - Yippee!!It has been a great week! What started off a little slow, has definitely picked up for me. The call this morning really did help me to understand a little better about follow-up. Also, it made me realize that some people are going to understand and "get it" right away (like I did for sure), while others will need that extra time to ask questions and have THEIR fears assuaged. So armed with my script, I started calling people to follow-up. Unfortunately, NONE of them answered!!! So I did leave voice mails just letting them know I was available to answer any questions they may have as well as see if we could meet for coffee. I figured that if I had to have all 60 people meet me at the local Starbucks with my laptop so I could help them sign-up, then so be it. If that happens, I may be the most wired person on the planet, but hey, it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for a World Changer!<br /><br />After my round of phone calls, I went out to shop and get contacts. This weekend, I am preparing to get my fresh list of businesses to contact, so I just drove around the neighborhoods and made mental notes of where I would drive by on Monday. There are insurance offices, small single-owner novelty stores, car repair shops, etc. I should be able to get to at least 15-20 businesses just on my normal route. I also stopped at the local postal center (one of those places where you can mail using any carrier) and I noticed a table full of business cards. It was kind of like a swap-meet for business cards! So I gathered every single card and left about 20 of my Boot Camp cards on the table. I plan to get in touch with these people and use the script that Linda B gave us, since I know these people are looking for business! <br /><br />I also spoke with my son's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-school teacher and the assistant today about a World Changer Mall. It is a church school, so I know they always need fundraising. I'll see what we can do together.<br /><br />That's about it folks! Hope everyone has a great weekend!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-67029434226252962182008-12-11T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-11T19:28:53.045-08:00Just another day in boot camp!Really it was for me anyway. After listening to the morning call, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">I just</span> plugged right along with the day. I sent out more letters, followed up with some people, and started calling businesses from our neighborhood magazine. That was where the interesting stuff happened. I made one call, and got the machine, WHEW! That wasn't so bad. I basically read the script that we were provided adding my own personal touch about how I live in the neighborhood, etc., and then hung up. "OK, I can do this.", I thought. Now to the second call. I called a local dentist office and they answered. I asked to speak with the office manager, thinking (hoping) that the girl would send me to voice mail. I was informed that I was speaking with the office manager! TERROR overtook me! I have been plugging along these last few weeks, making contacts, talking to complete strangers, having no problem, but for some reason, when I started speaking I know I sounded like a babbling idiot. My only saving grace was that she was trying to sell me the services of the dental office, so after stammering through the script, she asked me if I would come in to show her what I was talking about. I had a brilliant idea at that moment! I told her that if she promised to look at the presentation tonight, that I would come by the office and speak with her and bring in my 2 sons for dental visits (the fact that they need it and we don't have a dentist yet where we live was not divulged to her :)). She agreed! <br /><br />Some of the other calls were made to voice mails, so I'll try them again tomorrow. I got a message from one contact through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eBay</span> and her response was that although she appreciated what I was trying to show her, she just didn't think that she had the time to put toward a new venture because when she gets into something, she gives it all of her time. She thought that with Christmas coming up that she would just be too busy. I emailed back that I appreciated her position, and that yes, to really make this business work, there is work involved. But I also invited her to just get a free business mall and do some shopping to get the valuable rebates. If anything, she can save some money on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">purchases</span> she is going to make anyway for Christmas. I explained how there is no obligation and that in the future if she is interested in upgrading to a World changer Mall, it is one click away.<br /><br />So that's how it went folks! Hope you have a good night!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-3299600638581269742008-12-10T17:58:00.000-08:002008-12-10T18:09:28.390-08:00What a weird day!Well, I did follow up with the two people I was supposed to today. Although she hasn't completed everything, I had one lady did say that she & her husband would do it tonight, so we'll see. The other person I spoke with today was great, and I THINK she will do the same. We had a LONG conversation about expenses and the costs of everything, and I kept turning it into a positive with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. I plan to call both ladies in the morning to do a second call. Thus again, no sign-ups today...<br /><br />But the day has had it's good points. I am <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">a member</span> of a couple of social networking sites and actually on one of them is where I found <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span>. My "sponsor" is an active participant and so she actually found out what I was doing. I think that she & I are going to start a great team together. I asked her if she was upset that I put my info on the site as well, but she wasn't because if it helps me then it will help her too! So she has actually referred me a lady and I hope that she will contact me so I can help her.<br /><br />A funny thing happened this afternoon though when I tried to go out of the house to gather more contacts...it started SNOWING!! I know for you northerners, that's not too big of a deal, but for us folks here in the south, IT'S A BIG DEAL! For a couple of hours, where I live was a ghost town. But I persevered and was able to get 4 people who were just commenting on the weather in the post office. When something like this happens, it is a great conversation starter. I just jumped on the bandwagon and before you know it, they were hooked. So I will follow up with them tomorrow.<br /><br />I would like everyone to know that I am still in it! Everyday gets a little easier, I just need to work a little on my follow-up and I know I will have success. <br /><br />Have a great evening :)<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-55605065331130183212008-12-09T20:21:00.000-08:002008-12-09T20:42:07.363-08:00Follow-up is hard!!For me it seems to be anyway. I double check the email address and phone number before I let someone go, but it seems as if I still have a hard time getting back in touch with people. I'd say about 70% of the people I try to follow up with don't answer when I call. Out of the other 30%, some are interested, but usually say, "I'll sign up tomorrow." I try to get people to meet me either by going to their house or a neutral place, and only one person has agreed. We are supposed to get together tomorrow. So tonight when Jackie was talking about the number of hits to our charity mall, all I could think of was that she was speaking to me!! I know that's probably not the exact case, but boy it made me think about a few things.<br /><br />Today though I had an unsuspecting suprise. A customer of mine on ebay was having some trouble with her order. So we sent emails back & forth about it and each time, I would make sure my email signature had the information about the boot camp and the links to my mall. Well she called me tonight to ask about what I was doing!! I told her she should watch the video and we could talk tomorrow at lunch time. So I hope to sign her up as a world changer by the end of the day. That was really cool. The "passive marketing" pays off too! <br /><br />Along with these 2 meetings I have for tomorrow, I am going to finally get my business letters out. I spent most of the day printing them out and addressing envelopes. I have about 100 letters, and I think that I'm going to send out 10 per day, just so I don't get too overwhelmed with the follow-up.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a fantastic day!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-11903262199372950752008-12-08T18:27:00.001-08:002008-12-08T18:50:04.536-08:00The Monday morning (afternoon & evening) blues!I hate Mondays!! Sunday nights, all I usually do is dread the next day. You see, I am a total sleep-in kind of person. When I was younger, that meant 10, 10:30, 11, noon. Now that I have children, the "sleep-in time" is 8:30 at the latest! So I have adjusted pretty well, but those Monday mornings are tough! I usually run late because my body just doesn't want to accept that it's awake. With that being said, today was no exception. But after finally getting the kiddos off to school, I sat down to dial into the morning call and see what kind of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprises</span> Ginny had in store for the boot-campers! <br /><br />She did not disappoint! With the talk of how to approach local merchants, I was sitting on the edge of my seat trying to absorb every word that was said. And then I heard about the non-profits and I almost fell off the chair!! We can GIVE AWAY World Changer Malls to non-profit organizations?!?!? I know it's still not rolled out yet, but the thought of that coming to fruition was AMAZING to me. Believe me folks, I want to succeed with My Power Mall for my family and the additional income it can bring into the household, but honestly, one of my true "whys" is helping organizations that give back to others. If you read my "about me" info on the boot camp page, you'll see that. Anyway, I had a full day of things to do, and I tried whenever I could to find people to talk with about My Power Mall. My husband and I had an appointment with the Child Psychologist about our son today and while there waiting for our appointment, I was able to speak with 2 other mothers about getting a mall to help raise the funds needed for their children's medical care. I only expressed how much a World Changer Mall could help them as well as raise the needed funds for whichever charity they would like to support as well.<br /><br />All in all, it was a positive day, but boy I'm glad that Monday is now 6 days away again!!<br /><br />I'll touch base again tomorrow. Good night to all!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-56315939793351207792008-12-05T14:58:00.000-08:002008-12-05T15:51:21.459-08:00Boot Camp Week 2 Day 5Hey guys! Phew! What a way to end the week. This week was so full of emotions that I hardly know where to begin. There were definitely highs and lows, but now that it is over, it feels so worth it! I really understood Ginny's comments today about pressure and stress. I started to analyze the things that have been going on in my life lately and had to re-evaluate some of the things that I thought were stress. They really turned out to be pressure and I was turning them into stressful situations. I decided to make my day less about the stress and just try to put <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MPM</span> into my daily life. It's not that I wasn't doing that before, but I felt STRESSED every day to get my 5 contacts. (Refer to the blog a few days ago about the almost-speeding ticket :)). Once I let go of those stresses, I just felt more calm. <br /><br />I stopped into a gas station today to get a coke and a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">group</span> of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hurricane</span> relief workers were taking a break. there are still clean-up crews from all over the country here to get after the devastation of Hurricane Ike. Of course, the coastal areas were hit the hardest, but even in the Northern areas of Houston, there is still clean-up to do. As I walked by to get inside the store, they all smiled and said hello. I stopped myself from just walking by and saying hello. I stopped and asked them if they would do me a favor. Once the ice was broken, the rest came easy. Out of the 10, 4 of them said they wouldn't be able to check their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span> until they returned home, but the other 6 were like, "sure, I can look at it." And what do you know - 6 contacts in 10 minutes! I did take all of their contact information and the 4 others gave me their info as well, but I'll save it for a few months down the road, so that they can get THEIR lives back to normal. When I follow up with the 6, I'll make sure to emphasize the impact that a World Changer Mall can have on them and the people they help. It was a great day folks, and I really feel as if things are on the right track. Do I have one World Changer a day? No. But am I taking the necessary steps to make that a possibility? Yes.<br /><br />Now I'll end with one of my favorite quotes:<br /><br />"The line between failure and success is so fine that we are often on the line and do not know it." Elbert Hubbard<br /><br />Have a great night everybody!<br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-34926609132153301792008-12-04T10:36:00.000-08:002008-12-04T10:48:08.797-08:00BLOG! BLOG! BLOG!That is what I should have printed on my forehead! I didn't do it intentionally, but I missed writing in the blog yesterday, because of the darned YouTube video I was trying to create. I got my 5 contacts yesterday and had a business mall sign-up, so things were good. Of course, I was TRYING to make sure I was following the boot camp rules and get my 2 videos done in the week so that they could be posted on the daily report. You see, I am pretty good at figuring out internet stuff, but for some reson, I just could not get a video to work. My husband promised he would help me for the last 3 days, but when he gets home from work at 9 0'clock at night, I sometimes feel guilty asking him. So last night, I was determined to get this going on YouTube, and I worked on it for a few hours, recorded 3 different videos with a few variations because I didn't think the first two took :), and finally, I was able to put my YouTube link in my daily report. SUCCESS (or so I thought, because I FORGOT to blog afterward). <br /><br />So sorry folks!! I didn't mean to miss, and I assure you, that it won't happen again. These blogs are really great because I get to express what is going on and what I'm feeling about the experience. It's almost like therapy, hehe! <br /><br />Today, I FINALLY get to go out of the house and make more contacts. I am preparing a letter to email and snail mail to send out to the 500+ customers that I have sold ebay items to in the last year. Some I have phone numbers for and some I don't. but I'm going to give it a try anyway. After hearing the call this morning about the follow-up after months have gone by, it really made me think about these people. I am basically using a form letter for every one, but in it, I have a place to reference the item they purchased from me as well as the date, so that they will know that I am a real person. I hope that it will make me stand out as a person that remembers them!<br /><br />Anyway, I will most definitely blog again later today and let you know how it is going.<br /><br />Have a fantastic day!<br /><br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-61287018500143503052008-12-02T20:32:00.000-08:002008-12-02T20:45:50.610-08:00Stuck at home today :(You know it's funny...if you had asked me two weeks ago if I would be excited about talking to strangers, I would have told you to go jump in the lake. But now, only just a little over a week in this Reality Boot Camp, I was REALLY bummed to have to spend all day in the house and not go out and meet people. We are having shutters installed on our windows, so who gets to be there - mommy! but I did make use of the time and tried to follow up with all of the people that I have contacted about this opportunity as well as call a few others and get the contacts for today. <br /><br />I'll <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reference</span> the blog yesterday about my parents. We were talking today about what to do about their "situation" and I believe we have found a solution to their "rent challenges". They are going to move into a rental house of my husbands, that is vacant. They won't have to pay for rent, but their utilities/food/gas/medicines/etc. might be covered by their Social Security, and it might not. So I started to tell my dad about My Power Mall and all of the wonderful things it has to offer and the incentives (i.e. gas rebates). He is 67 years old, so some of the technical stuff was a little over his head, but he does have email and access to a computer, so I think he's going to set up a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">WCM</span>, just for these great perks that come with it! And then it hit me! Sometimes the idea of starting a "business" can be quite daunting for some people, but saving money on gas every month is a little easier to handle for the psyche. I think if we can break it down for people, the answer yes will become more frequent.<br /><br />Anyway, no really funny stories today, just gathered my 5 and followed up with the others. I'll be out of the house tomorrow, so you never know what kind of adventures I'll run into! Gotta have fun people! <br /><br />Take care,<br />Lisalisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5545523053559839475.post-36082263295658169582008-12-01T16:28:00.000-08:002008-12-01T17:09:53.594-08:00The lengths we'll go to get a contact!!I know I wrote in earlier today about how I was feeling a little down, but wait until you hear this story and you'll feel better too! So after getting everything unpacked, in the laundry, house in order, etc., I went out to run my errands and collect my 5 contacts for the day. I got the first one at my first stop - the gas station. He was our plumber when we were building our house. That one was easy. Next to ACE hardware to drop off some packages at their postal stop. Got the next two from two of the employees I see every week. OK, so now I need 2 more and I was starving! So I stopped at the local burrito place and started to chat with the counter girl while she was making my burrito. She ended up being a contact because, as she said, "I was so friendly". But the most interesting part was that their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">POS</span> system wasn't working so she handed me my burrito for FREE! I thought, "SWEET! Thank you karma for being so nice to me and know that I was having a bad day so you helped me get at least 4 contacts and a free burrito! <br /><br />Well I had spent a little too much time there being so nice, so I was late to pick up the boys from mom's day out. I don't recommend it, but I was speeding down the freeway so I wouldn't be late, late and wouldn't you know it...flashing red lights and a siren!!! So cursing karma, I pulled over and when the officer came to the window, I just knew he was going to write me a ticket for going 70 in a 55. I proceeded to gather my license and insurance card and rolled down my window. I will give the rest of the story in conversation form:<br /><br />Me: Hello sir.<br /><br />Officer: Ma'am, do you know how fast you were going?<br /><br />Me: Well I know I was going faster than the posted sign, but I'm not too sure. You see, I was late to pick up my boys from school because I was talking to this stranger about my Reality Boot Camp and I lost track of time.<br /><br />Officer: Reality Who?<br /><br />Me: It's a World Changer Reality Boot Camp Sir. You see, I have to speak with 5 people a day and tell them about My Power Mall. It's an online shopping mall where you can receive rebates for you everyday purchases like toilet paper, toothpaste, gas, groceries, etc. Also, I am helping my local Houston Walk for Autism Charity in the process. Side Note: (I REALLY wanted to say donuts, but he seemed interested so I didn't want to really make him mad). I just got caught up with my conversation and then I realized I was going to be late, hence I was speeding.<br /><br />Officer: (Sarcastically) This is one of the best excuses that I have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ever</span> heard my friend.<br /><br />Me: No really, it's true! You see here's one of my cards. (I pulled out a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">WCRBC</span> card from my bag and handed it to him. He looked it over and read the information).<br /><br />Officer: Well, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>...just please slow down. (He started to hand me back the card and my license).<br /><br />Me: Wait! if you wouldn't mind, can I have your name, email and phone number? You see, I only have 4 of the required 5 contacts, and you seem like a nice person...would you be number 5? I am trying to build a team of World Changers just like me and I would love to work with someone like you. (And wouldn't you know it - <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">BAM</span>! Number 5 baby! And I didn't get the ticket either!)<br /><br />So thank you karma, but most of all, thank you Ginny & Jackie for showing me that there is no wrong time to get a contact!<br /><br />Have a great night folks!lisa http://www.blogger.com/profile/15036405212474936781noreply@blogger.com5