I really believe that when you build people up , they will be successful in building the business .
Peggy Smith
What would you say to someone struggling to build a strong community ?
When you ’ re looking for builders , you must be honest with them . I always tell people I am looking for partners to build a community , and it does take time . Look for likeminded people , because you are going to be working with them for a long time , so make sure you want them on your team . I don ’ t claim to be a great leader ; I ’ m a person who wants to serve and make a difference . I surround myself with awesome people that support each other and work together to accomplish our goals .
When people run into problems I love to troubleshoot and get to the root of what ’ s causing them . I want to be in the field and model behaviors and approaches . It is so important to know what is really happening out there . One thing that is so helpful is to encourage leaders to take a new person to help teach a class and introduce them as someone who ’ s in training . This always impresses people and helps potential builders see that they don ’ t have to tackle the business on their own because they are able to shadow someone with more experience . I also encourage them to look at the fabulous new Business Building Guide as a resource .
How have you been able to find a healthy work-life balance ?
My time is so different now because I am an empty nester . It ’ s critical to have set aside time for work , and you have to work intentionally so that you aren ’ t thinking about it all the time . People think that they are working all the time but really what they are doing is thinking all the time . Use a list to track what you are doing . I stick to a flexible , basic schedule . I do a lot of mentoring calls and I help leaders that are struggling . My leaders know I can always make time if someone needs a quick call . It ’ s important to teach your people that there is crossline and upline help available . I find that to be a tool many people don ’ t utilize . Your leaders are independent people ; you don ’ t own them . Encourage them to branch out .
I learned a valuable lesson in the first year of building my business . We were growing so fast , and I couldn ’ t handle it . I received an answer to my problem so clearly : let the people go . You ’ ve taught them and they will come back if they need you . People grow at different paces , and you will know if someone is equipped to go out on their own . This has helped me so much throughout all the years . By letting people go , I have been able to achieve a healthier work-life balance and have been able to manage the stress of having such a large team .
Another element that is so important is accountability to your fellow leaders . My leaders support each other and that is so helpful . It takes the pressure off both me and them . I have two top performing Diamonds on my team who built their teams together for years by doing a team call every Monday . They aren ’ t in competition . They are growing together . That comradery and support is so special .
At this stage what motivates you to continue building ?
I want to continue helping people on my team by building them up and showing my love for them . I love working with weaker legs to help them find success . I continue to build for the team community and my family legacy .
In what ways has your business changed your life ?
The financial control it has brought — for myself and for my team . It is so rewarding to hear the beautiful stories from my team of how they have grown personally and financially . I know that God has put me in this job , in this position to be able to influence people for good . I want to do the work God has set before me , because I do experience so much joy from giving back . It is the dream .
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