June 2009

Beachbody Coach – My First Impressions

by Eartha on June 18, 2009

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I must say I feel that I've made the right decision choosing to join up with Beachbody as a coach. If you have not heard of Beachbody, it is a fitness company that has created some of the most popular in-home fitness products on the market. Maybe you have seen the infomercials for products like P90X or Hip Hop Abs. Beachbody is a network marketing company and I'm having fun learning about network marketing as I plug away each day.

They have great products that I actually use and have no hesitation in recommending. What I truly love about the company's vision is that it's all about getting healthy. As you get into shape, you can use yourself as the ultimate testimonial.

How Being a Beachbody Coach Works

Basically, becoming a coach boils down to this process:

1. You use the fitness programs (your choice), eat healthy (they have meal plans with every program as well as online), and get into shape.

2. You earn money on product sales as well as bonuses on what your team buys or sells.

3. Support your coaches and customers with their fitness/business goals.

4. Share the opportunity with others.

What I've Learned About Network Marketing So Far

I've only been at this officially a little over a week but within that time I've learned the following:

1. It is a team effort. Your upline sponsor should be there for you to train you about the business, answer questions, and support you in general. Part of their success depends on you and the same will go for you as you build your downline.

2. It is a real business and you should treat it as such. Yes, it can be fun, and you can do it part-time, but you shouldn't treat it like a hobby.

3. Part of being in an MLM requires using the product or service and ordering a certain amount of product per month. This is why it's crucial to like the products or services. The last thing you want to do is start promoting something you don't really have an interest in, let alone want to use.

4. It's all about making contact. Similar to internet marketing, it is a numbers game. The more contacts you make, the more likely you will make a sale or get someone to sign up.

My Progress Thus Far

I am currently using the P90 (Power 90) fitness program and I am hooked. I quit my gym membership and find it so much more convenient to work out at home. I'm highly motivated, following the meal plans, and love how I feel after exercising.

You can keep up with my progress on my Beachbody Coach web site.

Overall, I think getting into shape and earning income is a winning combination. Anyone can do this and it doesn't require any fitness expertise. You just need to be a good example by improving your own health first. I think that is the best benefit. The business portion (residual income) is just a really cool bonus.

With that being said, click here to learn more details.

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No Risks, No Rewards

by Eartha on June 6, 2009

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I have been known to take some risks in my career and while I've made my share of mistakes along the way, for the most part, I don't regret my decisions. There is a saying, "the bigger the risks, the bigger the rewards." You can research the history of some of the most successful people in the world and I'm sure you will read about some huge risks they took to get where they are today.

Awhile ago I wrote a post about network marketing. Ever since then I have been considering it for myself and as I searched around for products that I felt I could relate to and be enthusiastic enough to promote, nothing really resonated with me so I put the idea on the back burner once again. Recently, through an interview I conducted on my fitness blog, I came across an opportunity that revolves around fitness.

I have been struggling with weight issues most of my life and this opportunity just clicked with me as I have the chance to lose weight and make money. That is a winning combination for me and I'm sure for others as well. The company I signed up with is called Beachbody.

My Goals for Network Marketing

I have no experience with network marketing so this is going to be a challenge in terms of learning more about the business model and actually growing the business. The part I already like about the business is that you work as a team. The person you sign up under (your coach) will not succeed unless you do, therefore it is an ongoing team effort. Quite a change of pace for those of us who are used to working alone.

My primary goal is to use the products and lose weight. The way the system works is that you are accountable for getting fit. How else can you share your enthusiasm about the products and the business if you don't work it yourself? I think being held accountable in this way is a huge motivating factor. After all, what is the point of setting a goal or even running a business if you are not motivated about doing it every day.

My Marketing Goals

I plan on marketing my new Beachbody business through many of the same methods I market my other internet marketing web sites. I plan on using most if not all of the following:

  • Article Marketing
  • Twitter
  • Blog
  • Videos
  • Paid advertising (PPC, Banner Ads)

Stay tuned for future posts about my progress with network marketing. As you may or may not know, not many people succeed at it. Some people are happy earning a few hundred per week and some people go on to make 6-figures. There are also those who give up before making anything. Right now, I just want to learn all that I can and document my success and mistakes here.

If you are interested in network marketing, enjoy fitness, want to lose weight and earn money from sharing your success, then sign up below. I will introduce you to my coach (who is awesome) and we can do this together.

Click here to become a Beachbody Coach.

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