5. Start Building Your Team
Now that you've set up shop, it's time to get your business going. This requires you to build a team and get the word out about all the benefits of joining Agel. Here's how:
- Build your initial list.
The first step is to make an initial list of potential team members. This list needs to be extensive in order to be effective, so you should aim to have at least a hundred people on it. - Look to those closest to you first.
When building your list, it might be tempting to "not bother" your family or friends. But, in reality, you're not bothering them, you're just introducing them to something you are excited about—the same way you tell them about the movies and books or vacations you have enjoyed. Do you have friends who'd benefit from good nutrition? How about family members who aren't happy with their work? If so, put them at the top of your list—because you care about them and want to provide them with opportunity. - Revive relationships and build new ones.
Former work colleagues, old school friends, extended family who you've lost regular contact with—these are all potential members of your team. Once again, you're not bothering them. You're reviving important but neglected relationships to share an exciting opportunity with them. At the same time, you're offering real value to people you care about. - Reach out to those who share your interests and goals.
What do you enjoy? Sports? Photography? Hiking? No matter what your favorite activities are, there's a community built around it—on the Internet or in your neighborhood. You share a common connection with these people, so they make great potential team members. Also keep your eye out for others who, like you, are eager to improve their lives and reach their goals. This type of person has the potential to be perfect for your team. - Make connections with people who can benefit from Agel.
Have you met people who are living unhealthy lives? Have you been introduced to neighbors who are looking for extra income? Once again, these are potential members of your team. After all, they're looking for exactly what you have to offer. - Add to your list daily.
Your initial list is a starting point, not the final destination. Being successful requires continued effort. So every working day, put your mind to the task of finding more team members. If you focus on this task, you'll be surprised at the number of potential team members you'll uncover. - Don't get frustrated.
Most of the people on your list will probably not want to join your team. For whatever reason, they're not interested. That's their choice, and that shouldn't affect your relationship with them in any way. Sure, hearing "no" can get frustrating, but remember that there are plenty of opportunities to hear "yes." When someone says "no," thank them for listening and move on. - Don't give up.
When you face rejection or have a hard day, it may be tempting to throw in the towel. But reaching your goals will require perseverance. You have to bounce back from those hard days and negative responses. Find things that inspire you. Reconnect to your "why." Get a good night's sleep and start fresh in the morning. - Keep a positive attitude.
Nothing will diminish your effectiveness in team building more than a bad attitude. So even on those bad days, have a positive outlook and project the kind of success that others want. There is perhaps no more effective tool for building a team than a positive attitude. - Set a goal to personally enroll 40 people.
This goal will give you something to strive for, and it will provide a good benchmark for your success. Once again, don't get frustrated if you don't reach this goal right away. Instead, consider it something to keep you motivated. - Offer preferred customer status to those not interested in business.
Those who aren't looking for a new business opportunity might still be interested in improving their health with our innovative gels. Preferred Customer status allows these people to receive product at discounted rate and can be reliable source of income for you.
