Working Through the Holidays

Hello Team Menage.

Many people underestimate the power of building a business during the Holidays and assume that very few people would be interested. However, contrary to belief November and December are two key months in the industry. Despite the economy, people are already in a spending mode. Before I experienced this dynamic as a distributor I had trouble understanding. During my first year in networking in 2001 the country had just experienced the tragedy of 9-11 leaving the fall of the stock market and job losses in its wake. Similar to what we are now experiencing with the down economy and contrary to what one might have expected, my business doubled in November over October and doubled again in December. In fact, the largest meeting that I had ever had to date was the Thursday between Christmas and New Years. I did not plan a meeting for that week but the team said they had family in from out of town and wanted me to hold a meeting. That night we had to ask the distributors to go outside so all the guests could have a place to sit. One of the guests that came joined and went on to put in 7000 reps becoming a top money earner in that company.

Second, people are looking for a way to earn additional cash to pay for Christmas. Many people must come to grips with their income and household expenses each Christmas. At no other time of year is cash flow on the forefront of people’s lives than the Holidays. Before networking rescued me, I would find myself going deeper and deeper into debt each Christmas with credit cards. I would charge Christmas and hope to have it paid off by the next Christmas. Many people are out there just like me looking for a financial solution. Therefore, show the business to as many people as you can and give them a way to earn additional cash to go towards Christmas and debt.

Third, people are looking ahead to year end tax debt. More and more people are becoming savvy to tax write offs and tax credits. Share with them the benefits of owning their own home based business. The expense of the business ($398 or $199) is a tax credit and any expense used to run their business can be deducted. For example, any business related expenses such as meals, mileage or gas, hotel, cell phone, internet, and a portion of home expenses may be included.

More over, Holiday’s are a wonderful time to share Menage Innovations with new prospects. You will see friends and relatives during Thanksgiving and Christmas that you haven’t seen in a long time. If you are hosting a dinner or party, serve your Menage Gourmet foods for your guests to enjoy. Let them know that the great food is part of your line of products from your new business. Many of your guests will want to know how they can make income from home just like you are. Others may wish to become customers.

Another great business builder is using Menage products as gifts for your friends and family. How many people have you known that became aware of Omaha Steaks from a gift? Many became customers and later sent someone else a gift from Omaha Steaks. Take the same approach and give or send your Christmas list recipients a gift from Menage along with product brochures and your online store website. Teach your team to do the same thing and watch your business grow.

When you mail out your Christmas cards this year be sure to include information about your new online business. A simple note or PS at the end of your message with your website address will peak their interest. Offer them the promo code if you wish giving them $10 off the retail price to further increase their curiosity. Include a flyer or brochure promoting your business and products. A simple way is to copy the front page of your online store showing the Holiday ham. Be creative and share your ideas with your team. If you have an idea you would like to share with everyone please email distributor services.

Keep in mind that prospecting and building is like sowing seeds. You can’t just plant one corn kernel and expect it to grow an entire field of corn. Sow as many seeds as you can. Also, the corn doesn’t come up over night and produce a rich harvest. The corn seed must be cared for throughout the long process. The young plant must be fertilized, watered, protected from weeds, birds, bugs, etc. Likewise, many of the seeds you are sowing through the Holidays will be harvested in January and February.

Take advantage of the Fast Starts, the Silver Bonus after 6 equaling $65 each, the Silver in 6 promotions, and the Pool money.

By the way, the Southern Pecan Pie will create a “WOW factor” at every Holiday meal!

Have a great and prosperous week.

Eddie Lee Herndon

Co Owner
Menage Innovations

You Home Business starts with Menage Innovations and GettingPaid2Eat.com