Are you feeling stuck in your business? The summer slump is getting to you. The sunshine is calling and work is on the very back burner. Maybe you’re feeling guilty for not working your business, or maybe even relieved? But you want your business to grow, you want the extra income, you want the flexibility that this industry has to offer. So how do we combat the summer slump and jump right back in?

In today's episode, we are going to show you just 2 simple ways to grow your business when you’re feeling stuck or you want to take the next step.

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. Psalm 56:3-4

Action of the Week:

Talk to 5 people and start building a relationship with them AND talk about your business by posting on your social media profile and sharing a way your business has blessed your life.

Welcome back to the Social Selling Sisters podcast with episode 4 of our Sustainable Social Selling Series and the episode you do not want to miss! Today we are focusing in on Cultivating Community by building relationships BUT not in the way you might expect.

We spend alot of time on this podcast discussing the importance of building relationships and serving others especially as it pertains to our customers and potential team members. Today we are going to dive deep into cultivating community WITHIN your company and WITHIN the industry.

Building these business relationships can be just as critical to the success of your business as building strong customer relationships and it can be easy to lower the priority of these relationships in a pursuit of income producing activities (which you know we love around here). Join us in exploring the importance of the deeply rewarding path of Cultivating Community within your organization.

Action Item:

Determine how you CAN attend this any upcoming in person company events. Truly in person is BEST but if you pray about it and it's not feasible to go in person register to attend virtually if that's an option.

Bible Verse:

"Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Are you tired of that sinking feeling when you see a new customer unsubscribe or a once-loyal client walk out the door? It's a constant battle in today's market to keep your customer base happy and growing. But what if there was a way to turn that tide? In this episode, we'll dive deep into the world of sustainable customer growth, showing you how to nurture existing relationships, attract new customers strategically, and keep your sales funnel overflowing. So, if you're ready to ditch the customer churn and build a business that thrives, tune in and get ready to unlock the secrets of sustainable customer growth!

Action Item: Today’s action item and something you can and should do every day is having conversations! We challenge you to reach out to 3-5 people that are your current customers about something other than your products/business, 3-5 people you can make a direct ask to (asking for a sale or the business opportunity) and 3-5 new people you can start building a relationship with outside of your business.

Bible Verse: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)

We are continuing our discussion around sustainable strategies this week!

Network marketing is not a get rich quick business model.

We are going to tell you a little secret, it’s always the best time because your success can happen now, it could happen in 5 years, but that success stems from sustainable strategies that will keep your business going.

The 5 strategies we will be discussing are simple. This business model is not complicated and therefore the strategies are not either. And the best part of these strategies? You can do them in as little as 30 minutes a day! Perfect for summertime.

The next two episodes Tiffany and Julie will show you exactly what you need to do with your time to create sustainable long term success.

Network marketing is not a get rich quick business model.

We are going to tell you a little secret, it’s always the best time because your success can happen now, it could happen in 5 years, but that success stems from sustainable strategies that will keep your business going.

The 5 strategies we will be discussing are simple. This business model is not complicated and therefore the strategies are not either. And the best part of these strategies? You can do them in as little as 30 minutes a day! Perfect for summertime.

The next two episodes Tiffany and Julie will show you exactly what you need to do with your time to create sustainable long term success.

We are dedicating these next several episodes to Building a Sustainable Business.

Tiffany and I are both moms that place a huge emphasis on our families and it is critical that we are enjoying working our businesses and not operating in a burned out manner.

Working to burnout leaves you joyless, resentful and unfulfilled and very often the next step is quitting your business altogether. We do NOT want that for you!

Today's episode we are sharing how implementing systems in your business is the foundation to a sustainable business long term.

Your action item for the week is to intentionally identify and lean into a current system you have! Acknowledge it as a system no matter how simple it is and be intentional to worn that system this week!

Your Bible verse for the week - Proverbs 24:3-4 (NIV): "By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures."

What if you could build your business and enjoy your summer? Summer is upon us and that means new schedules, keeping kids entertained, keeping yourself sane, and trying to figure out how to do the summer balancing act of working your business and allowing it to thrive while spending quality time with family and making summer memories.

Have you ever dreaded the summer because of what it may do to your business? Are you stressing about how to balance it all and still find success in your business?

In this episode, Julie and Tiffany will give you practical tips on how to work your business in just 5 hours a week during the summer so you can truly enjoy those summer days and nights with family and friends.

Weekly Bible Verse:

“In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.” -Proverbs 14:23

Weekly Action Item: Download the 5 Hour Work Week at www.thesocialsellingsisters.com and begin utilizing It daily.

Also available on the website, subscribe for a monthly content calendar to be emailed every month of summer.

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Why does storytelling matter when it comes to social selling? Do we really need to tell stories?

In today's episode Tiffany and Julie are going to explain three facts...

1. Why storytelling is important to your business

2. How to craft good and engaging stories

3. How to create a bank of stories you can tell over and over again without being boring

Action Item: Start your collection of stories. Begin with YOUR origin story.