Moving Forward ----Day 38

The sun came splashing through my window this morning and awoke me from my dreams. I got to bed a bit late last night, and so I awoke with a start, wanting to ensure I wasn't late for my lead calling sessions at 0700. Whew! I was relieved as I realized that it's only Summer's Gift of Sunshine that made me think it was far later than I thought. I had plenty of time to spend a few more minutes getting my body and head to agree it was time to get up !

Within five, up I stood and headed off for a hot bath and grabbed a bite before I sat down to get to work. I contemplated how my body would much rather get up early when the day's light shines --- long, dark winters when the light isn't able to filter all through my home gives me far less motivation to throw those covers back and greet the day.

My calling session results today:

10 new leads
5 VM
1 no answer
3 connects, one a message left with another person
1 bad number
10 emails sent

Follow-up Calls with second VM left:
11 VM #2
4 no answers
3 connects
17 emails sent

1 connect is in the process of moving and she didn't request info. She may be open to shopping rebates, so the personal mall may be for her. She figured she and her family wouldn't be settled until late in the summer.

1 connect wasn't interested.

1 connect was a local fella near me and he's in construction. He didn't remember receiving my first VM. Follow-up. Follow-up. We had a brief conversation he agreed he has a busy month ahead with his current work load, but he was encouraged by shopping rebates, and by being able to utilize the f'ree certificates for fuel and groceries, and for merchandise on his construction purchases. I spoke briefly about the personal mall option, however, encouraged him highly to check out the World Changer option for low-cost advertising for his business in the Local Merchant Mall, and to save money with a World Changer even if the growth of his new business would be less of a focus for him during his busy construction time. He said he would view the information tonight when he got home.

The weather is beautiful today, so we got to ride bikes to and from school, giving fresh air and exercise, and quality time together. Big Z is feeling the effects of the efforts we are putting out for our Boot Camp. Any quality time we have together is precious. And though he expressed a bit of discontent, I reminded him of our purpose, and how there will come a time when we can take a week off together ---

" . . . you mean like VACATION?" he queried. Yup. That indeed. Time when we can get away for a FUN trip together, full of play and nourishment. Our trips are usually to see family and it's like still being at home, only we are with them. We still have chores, and cooking and cleaning, etc. A vacation will include a beach, 'cause he's been talking about beaches the last few months. It will include prepared meals. It will include fun and color and serene surroundings. It will include pools to swim in. But then again, backpacking in the out of doors could be pretty great, too!

Today I listened to an interview that was alerted into my email account that I hadn't heard about in advance. I admit I felt like I'd missed a call! However, it was all as it should be --- a surprise! Jacki V. interviewed Edy D. on the the TWCCTW radio show today for 30 minutes. I listened to the show and got to learn from Edy. Thanks Edy! Thanks, Jacki! Your surprise was WONDERFUL!

Today I met with our new team member, Mr. Kevin. He installed his MPM Toolbar and so I taught him about all the cool little features he can utilize on it. We did a training on it and the Communications area for updates, the RSS feed, and the Power Bites. I walked him through adding his Business Mall ID to the toolbar and showed him how easy it is to get to your back office or to shop. Kevin likes to read and explore, and so he's doing so on his own.

Later this evening, he called me back and asked me to remind him how he got to listen to the coaching calls. I showed him where to find the information in his back office, took him to the page, and gave him a run-down on the Blog Talk Radio site. I shared how he could register and how it would be an advantage to him if he did. He was anxious to listen to calls and learn more about who we are. He also asked about using the invitation card templates in the back office to create business cards. Though we've touched upon domain names in our first training, we spoke about it again. Kevin has a goal of bringing his business to the World Changer level in a few weeks.

Today I spoke with one of our new neighbors who creates websites for clients out of his own home. I asked him if he would be willing to collaborate with me on the viral video contest. He is a "yes-man" and found it really challenging to tell me about his efforts to be discretionary with how he uses his time and energy considering he has a lot on his plate as it is. He's working 12 hour days and is hoping to take some time off with his family, which compresses the amount of work he's already given commitments to. I celebrated his commitment with himself, and we spoke about his past life of working on video creation and how much effort it took. I appreciated all the more Lost Marble in the UK ;-). I told him it was okay with me, just an idea. And, that eventually we'd team up on a project.

Tomorrow is the last calling slot I have testing the lead calling system. I admit I'm a bit sad for the time to end . . . It's been a good system and saves time on emailing and on following-up. I am in a hum and rhythm and want to continue. So, continue I will as we head into next week.

I will have a strategic meeting with my coach, Jacki, and come up with a plan. The plan will include signing up for a free trial of the program next week.

I'm on the team of 50 who will be emailing members of MPM after Memorial Day. Therefore, next week will be a hoppin' good time ;-).

Enjoy.