For Goodness’ Sake, Just Help Your Customers

by Tasha Smith | Oct 5, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You, Make More Sales

The other day, I ran out of the lotion I use for Haley’s eczema. GASP! This made me think about all of the conversations I have had with clients and students regarding customer service calls, since I am in fact, a customer. Let me tell you what makes me sad about my...

The Promises You Make to Yourself- Punch the Instant Gratification Monkey in the Face

by Tasha Smith | Sep 28, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You

[powerpress] Do you trust you? Wait, what? A few weeks ago I watched a TED talk called “Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator” and I finally understood. As a total control freak, procrastination to me means that this podcast isn’t completed, edited and uploaded...

That Time Your Business Was Really a Hobby

by Tasha Smith | Aug 17, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You, Lead Your Team

[powerpress] Ouch. That line. Hobby or business. Perhaps a friend or spouse has brought up this distinction and you get furious! Businesses take time to grow. Many businesses take two years to be profitable. I know, I know. I don’t think your profit margin is what...

The Three Most Effective Ways to Not Be “High Pressure and Pushy Like a Used Car Salesman”

by Tasha Smith | Jul 27, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You, Make More Sales

[powerpress] Please stop creating images in your head that are not true. This is what you tell me, “I don’t want to be high pressure or pushy like a used car salesman.” So let’s talk about that picture a little bit. What does that even mean? I have never bought a used...

The Three Most Common Struggles for Network Marketers (and Some Solutions)

by Tasha Smith | Jul 13, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You, Lead Your Team, Make More Sales, Set More Appointments

Do you ever feel alone in the struggles you have in your network marketing business? I’ll bet you do. In an industry filled with personal growth and positivity, sometimes it’s really hard to ‘fess up about your challenges. Sometimes you are met with support, and...

Acknowledging the Awkward to Make Things Less Awkward

by Tasha Smith | Jun 29, 2016 | It's Not Them, It's You, Make More Sales

[powerpress] Are you 100% transparent with your communication? No, this doesn’t mean that you barf all over each customer with everything under the sun about your product and opportunity. Today, I’m going to encourage you to embrace the awkwardness of everything that...