One of Donna’s keys to success is that she’s been very, very
diligent about her calendar and daily activities—something that
has not changed over the 30 years that she’s been in the profession.
“I always share with people, ‘If you handed someone your calendar, would there be evidence that you’re committed and that you’re actually in this business? Or are you working your business in your head? Are you doing it as a hobby when you really want to be making an income? Hobbies cost money. Businesses make money .’”
Donna believes you have to do your due diligence so that you truly understand the opportunity that you have, because, “That’s when this business is going to really get in your blood and in your heart.”
“When you really believe in what you’re doing,” she says, “you’re going to actually do the activity. And when somebody tries to, you know, steal your dream or make fun of you or whatever, you’re going to be able to overcome that. You’ve got to do the due.” And...
“You have got to get in front of people and tell them the story about your business.”
“I believe in leading with the opportunity along with your product,” Donna says. “Of course, your product is a big piece of that opportunity, because you get to market a great product as part of the opportunity. You’ve got to get in front of people. Lots of people. This truly is a numbers game. If you want to go quickly up the ranks in your company, you’ve got to get in front of more people to tell the story.”
“And not everybody is going to be interested,” Donna admits, “but you’re going to make friends, you’re going to find out if they know someone that is looking to diversify their income, and
“I always share with people, ‘If you handed someone your calendar, would there be evidence that you’re committed and that you’re actually in this business? Or are you working your business in your head? Are you doing it as a hobby when you really want to be making an income? Hobbies cost money. Businesses make money .’”
Donna believes you have to do your due diligence so that you truly understand the opportunity that you have, because, “That’s when this business is going to really get in your blood and in your heart.”
“When you really believe in what you’re doing,” she says, “you’re going to actually do the activity. And when somebody tries to, you know, steal your dream or make fun of you or whatever, you’re going to be able to overcome that. You’ve got to do the due.” And...
“You have got to get in front of people and tell them the story about your business.”
“I believe in leading with the opportunity along with your product,” Donna says. “Of course, your product is a big piece of that opportunity, because you get to market a great product as part of the opportunity. You’ve got to get in front of people. Lots of people. This truly is a numbers game. If you want to go quickly up the ranks in your company, you’ve got to get in front of more people to tell the story.”
“And not everybody is going to be interested,” Donna admits, “but you’re going to make friends, you’re going to find out if they know someone that is looking to diversify their income, and
you’re going to be able to offer them something else if they’re not
interested in the business. Maybe they want to be a preferred
customer. Maybe they want to use the product. Maybe they want
to host a get-together for you and help expose other people to
what you’re doing. “
The most important thing Donna wants everyone to know— whether you are entry level consultant/distributor in the early ranks of your business, or you’ve made it to the top—is that you need to get out there and make friends, schedule appointments and tell the story— whether in a group, one-on-one, or a combination of both— or networking, or through social media.
“A lot of people start this business alongside their primary job.” she says. “You can do that. You’re going to be real busy, but you’re also changing your life and you’re going to give yourself options so that you can raise your income to the level of your job.”
And then Donna says you make choices: “Maybe you want to walk away from that job. Maybe you want to lower your hours. No matter what choice you make,” she advises, “you have to be committed to your goals and see them through. You are going to have rejection. You are going to have doubts. You have to discipline yourself to work through them.”
Donna says most people definitely overestimate what they can accomplish in their first year and underestimate what they can make in five years. She personally knows a number of people that, if they would have simply stayed involved would be millionaires today. The only way you can fail in this business, she says, is quit.
Donna Johnson has made a fortune in Network Marketing. She never has to work another day in her life.
So, why is she still doing it?
The most important thing Donna wants everyone to know— whether you are entry level consultant/distributor in the early ranks of your business, or you’ve made it to the top—is that you need to get out there and make friends, schedule appointments and tell the story— whether in a group, one-on-one, or a combination of both— or networking, or through social media.
“A lot of people start this business alongside their primary job.” she says. “You can do that. You’re going to be real busy, but you’re also changing your life and you’re going to give yourself options so that you can raise your income to the level of your job.”
And then Donna says you make choices: “Maybe you want to walk away from that job. Maybe you want to lower your hours. No matter what choice you make,” she advises, “you have to be committed to your goals and see them through. You are going to have rejection. You are going to have doubts. You have to discipline yourself to work through them.”
Donna says most people definitely overestimate what they can accomplish in their first year and underestimate what they can make in five years. She personally knows a number of people that, if they would have simply stayed involved would be millionaires today. The only way you can fail in this business, she says, is quit.
Donna Johnson has made a fortune in Network Marketing. She never has to work another day in her life.
So, why is she still doing it?
“It’s great to get there,” she says, “but when you lead people there
with you, the satisfaction of that, knowing that you’ve made such
a difference. Wow!”
“I mean, it’s like watching your kids graduate,” she said. “You know, when you graduated it was like, okay, ho hum. But when your kids graduate, you’re in the audience sobbing, right? That’s how it is with this business.”
One of Donna’s neighbors, Dianne, decided to do the business. Her husband Dave was not real thrilled. He said, “She just wants you to be successful, because she’ll make more money.” He did not like Donna or Network Marketing at all.
Dave got promoted and moved the family to Portland, Oregon. He eventually softened and told Dianne, “Okay, honey, if you’re going to do this, then really do it. Tuesday and Thursday night, go out, do your business, I’ll be home with the boys.”
Today Dianne is at the very top of the company and doing very, very well. One day last year, Dave called Donna and he literally had her in tears.
He said, “You know, I can’t begin to thank you for the difference you’ve made in our family. My bride is so amazing. To see the growth that she’s had, and the financial contribution she’s made, and the pressure that has taken off of me. We won the trip, too.” (It was to Italy and Greece.) It... I’m... We’re going, and it’s my 50th birthday, and I have a sister that lives in Rome and a sister that lives in Switzerland.”
“Because of you, we’re going to be able to celebrate my birthday together. They’re flying down; we’re going to see each other for the first time in years.”
“Thank you Donna. Thank you for sharing this. And thank you for never giving up on my wife and believing in her even when I
“I mean, it’s like watching your kids graduate,” she said. “You know, when you graduated it was like, okay, ho hum. But when your kids graduate, you’re in the audience sobbing, right? That’s how it is with this business.”
One of Donna’s neighbors, Dianne, decided to do the business. Her husband Dave was not real thrilled. He said, “She just wants you to be successful, because she’ll make more money.” He did not like Donna or Network Marketing at all.
Dave got promoted and moved the family to Portland, Oregon. He eventually softened and told Dianne, “Okay, honey, if you’re going to do this, then really do it. Tuesday and Thursday night, go out, do your business, I’ll be home with the boys.”
Today Dianne is at the very top of the company and doing very, very well. One day last year, Dave called Donna and he literally had her in tears.
He said, “You know, I can’t begin to thank you for the difference you’ve made in our family. My bride is so amazing. To see the growth that she’s had, and the financial contribution she’s made, and the pressure that has taken off of me. We won the trip, too.” (It was to Italy and Greece.) It... I’m... We’re going, and it’s my 50th birthday, and I have a sister that lives in Rome and a sister that lives in Switzerland.”
“Because of you, we’re going to be able to celebrate my birthday together. They’re flying down; we’re going to see each other for the first time in years.”
“Thank you Donna. Thank you for sharing this. And thank you for never giving up on my wife and believing in her even when I
