"But I am not a good salesperson..."

Let me begin by saying -- I believe whether you are on our team or not, this is valuable information!

Because there is ALWAYS going to something in your life you need to improve on... and more than likely, it involves PEOPLE SKILLS. If you accept that, well, you'd be ahead of the curve. So welcome to this blog post.

I love to get creative and help coaches on my team SIMPLIFY this business. Being a coach isn't rocket science, it just takes an extra dose of self-discipline and vision. You will see pictures throughout this blog... and guess what, EACH of those smiling faces were INVITED at some point of another. We met and grew close because someone INVITED then. Get a grasp on that.

By inviting someone to join our team, you are opening your home to them. You are being hospitable. You are saying, "hey, you seem like someone who would really connect with the other girls on the team. Have you ever considered being a Beachbody Coach?"
One of the 3 basic business tasks we encourage all coaches to get the hang of is to INVITE friends and family to follow to our Challenge Groups or Coach team. Yep. It's that simple. Why are we so afraid to talk to people about what makes us happy?

Here are my TOP TIPS on inviting others to join this business:

When new coaches hear "invite" some tend to think it means to be a car salesman. That could not be farther than the truth. I just want to put things into perspective.

Feel free to watch the 30 minute training here (but summary is below as well):

Let's keep it simple.

Do you have a Facebook account?
Do you know how to post? Do you know how to private message?


Those are 3 things and skills that you need to have in order to invite.


I want you to move beyond your self limiting belief and say "Okay, I do not want  to be mediocre, I am not going to be average or middle class." Don't fill your mind with excuses. That's no way to start 2016. You are better than that!

I want you guys to be confident and balanced.
The best way to feel balanced is just to start pedaling the bike. Just dive in!

Hear me out - follow our coach training. There are COUNTLESS resources and tools and templates and suggestions.

(Especially in your Coach Online Office!)

(1) The first thing I want you to do is to PLAN AHEAD.

Your Facebook is your new business. Not in a way for you to sell or spam, but in a way to share your life and experience in our Beachbody community.

Right now, look at your FB page and ask yourself,

• "How can I be inspiring to others?"
• "Where can I have a more consistent look and style?"
• "How can I creatively share my progress and story?"

Another tip about planning ahead, posting at least 3x a day should be a priority. You have to be present on social media (FB especially) and have the credibility in front of your audience. Focus on being you and talk to people as if your recommending a great restaurant or movie.

Since you are using these top notch Beachbody products, you can easily speak from your personal experience when people ask about it. And even use fellow coaches stories and success to share with others. We are a big team!

(2) Leading with a big fat SALE is a big NO NO!  It's very tempting to do. Maybe it's because you hear it on the radio or watch gimmicky commercials. But re-read your post or message... Do you sound like a car salesman? Or do sound welcoming, warm, empathetic, relatable, genuine?

(3) You need to post pictures of your real life. With your family and kids, or with friends! That's going to be inspiring to people. And selfishly, I just like to look at them bc I like learning about new people!

(4) Practice using a tracker. Accountability is magical. I want you guys to SEE how you are doing the work. Go ahead and make it a habit to check off your 3 Vital Behaviors each day. Be teachable and be open minded!

(5) Your job is to plant seeds. Inviting is not scary. If you make a list of a hundred people just open up a conversation and be friendly! Just a "Hi, how are you?" will go a long way.

I can't tell you how many old and new friendships I've started by simply caring and messaging someone. It feels good to have someone ask about you. The joy of making someone feel special and significant cannot be fabricated.

Think about it... If you start a new conversation with 3 people a day, that's 3 people that could blossom into a life long friend (this has happened to me dozens of times.)

(6) If you are really teachable, you will notice all the tools and training you need is at your finger tips. I am not constantly creating NEW rules and ideas... I'm constantly recycling the same old tried & true training.

As you grow your team, you can easily mentor your new coaches too. Don't reinvent the wheel. Keep it simple and help them dive into the Coach Online Office training section. Guide yourself and them to the Leadership Ladder section. Viola.

SUMMARY: If you've been a coach for 2 seconds or 2 years, inviting folks to the cool stuff you have going on (challenge, sneak peeks, free groups, coach trainings) is a necessity.  



Overcome any cold feet you have by simply PRACTICING. Take the 21 day #GridChallenge. Here is the link to download this Grid Tracker. Commit to 3 solid weeks (no skipping any days) of doing your 3 vital behaviors (personal development, product of the product & inviting).

CLICK HERE FOR THE #GRIDCHALLENGE

Since you will now be consistent on social media, you will be growing your mindset, and you have been chatting with 3 new people each day, you are BEYOND ready to ask people to consider joining Beachbody Challenges or Coaching. 

As you talk to people, ask about them. Catch up. Chat normally just like you would in person (meaning, give time space to respond. Don't word vomit). And since you listened and care, you now know they mentioned they want to _______ (feel more confident/make more $/be less stressed/lose weight). 


And guess what? Just by being a friend, you've discovered something they need... and YOU have something that could help them. Aren't you then obligated to bring it up? I'd go as far as to say you'd be selfish of you knew they were hurting for a change but you kept this a secret.

WOW, this blog turned into a mini training sesh, huh? Well enjoy. I want to spread confidence. I want you to know this is spectacular. I want you to spread your wings and experience the fruit that can come form passion and diligence.

Here are some more memories I've made with people I've invited (aka HELPED aka LOVED ON aka LISTENED TO) at some point... boy am I glad I did because they are wonderful and make me better! Remember, "inviting" is not a cuss word. Don't cringe. Don't avoid it. Figure it out!!

xoxo

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