Today we're talking about the problems with MLMs!  We think that the network marketing industry is stuck back in the 90s, and with this episode, we're on a mission to stop the spammy, weird, tactics that seem to have taken over the MLM industry.  Whether you hate network marketing or you love it, we think you'll find this episode valuable! 

Business And Motherhood

The Problem with MLMs

This week we are doing things a little differently and I (Anna) am going to be interviewing Aimee this week! I'm asking her to share with me the experience she had during a recent leadership conference in London! All she's told me is that it was life changing and I want to know why! If you struggle with visualizing and believing in your ability to hit your goals (in life or business), this is a must listen!

008: How To Breakthrough In Life And Business

Welcome to Part 3 of our "Objections" mini-series, thanks for joining us!  Have you ever gotten an objections while you were talking to a potential customer and stumbled when you tried to respond?  Today we’re going to take our objections talk one step further and chat about how to handle objections like a boss!  How to react, what to say, and how to move forward and get the sale!

007: How To Handle Objections Like A Boss

Welcome to Part 2 of our "Objections" mini-series, thanks for joining us!  Did you know that you can actually overcome your potential customers’ objections BEFORE they ever come up in the first place AND completely set yourself apart from the pack?  Today we’re going to take our objections talk one step further and chat about how you can address objections up front so that they never come up in the first place.  THIS is A MAGIC BULLET to totally transforming your sales. You can actually overcome your potential customers’ objections before they even come up AND set yourself apart from other similar businesses - by creating an offer for your leads that blows everyone around you out of the water and makes you irresistible to to leads!

006: How To Prevent Objections From Coming Up With An Irresistible Offer

Do you find yourself hearing the same objections over and over from your potential customers?  For example, maybe you constantly hear: It’s out of my budget or it’s too expensive right now….but you KNOW they can afford to buy from you, because you see the same people who are telling you you’re too expensive buying $5 starbucks everyday? It can feel so frustrating, and let’s be honest...no one likes rejection!  Especially when you KNOW that your product or service can really help someone. If you struggle with handling objections in your business, buckle up, because today we’re starting a mini series where we’ll share some big truths with you about why people buy in the first place, why your customers have objections, and how to overcome those objections.

005: How To Make Objections Your Best Friends

Do you often find yourself feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, or disappointed - or some combination of those emotions?  Today, we’re talking about mindset and how to ditch negativity! When we started our first businesses, neither of us thought we needed ANY mindset knowledge or training!  Over the years we’ve come to understand that the right mindset is actually the key to EVERYTHING, because if you don’t have the right mindset, it doesn’t matter how hard you work, what type of training you get, how many podcasts you listen to or books you read, you’ll never find success and happiness in your business/life.   So, even if you think this sounds like fluff and you don’t need it, actually, ESPECIALLY if you feel that way, stick with us! In this episode, we talk about a marketing training that we both participated in with Ray Higdon recently, and how it completely shifted things in both of our lives.  This is a don't-miss episode.

004: If You Often Feel Frustrated, Overwhelmed, Disappointed, Stressed, or Confused, this is for you.

How do you effectively set goals and dream bigger, make a detailed plan to achieve your goals, and take your business to the next level by creating more effective habits?   At the time of this recording, we're going into 2019 - but you can reset at any time.  So, whenever you're listening to this episode, you're in exactly the right place, and the time is NOW. In this episode, Aimee & Anna walk you through how to set your goals and plan for a successful year of business, by using the same 3 step process they personally use in their own lives and businesses.  Going through these goal setting steps will remind you to stay focused on the big picture, dream bigger than ever before, create an action plan to make your dreams come to life, and create the habits necessary to make it all happen.  Even if you've struggled in the past to follow through on your dreams, this process will be very effective for you!

003: 3 Steps To Planning Your Best Year Yet - Your 2019 Business Blueprint

Have you ever wondered why some business owners seem to have customers knocking down their door…..while other business owners seem to always be desperately searching for customers? Today we’re talking about something called attraction marketing. This magical tactic will help you get rid of that feeling of desperation, and teach you how to be yourself and get your ideal customers coming to you ready to buy.   For most of us, the dream scenario would be for people to see our marketing and come running to us (rather than having to go out and prospect people who may or may not be interested). In this episode, Aimee and Anna talk about what attraction marketing is, and how you can implement it into your traditional in person marketing as well as online using social media.  They also share examples of attraction marketing for different types of businesses, and talk about how to sell without being spammy. They also share a free 7 day social media guide as an exclusive gift for their listeners!

002: Attraction Marketing 101

In this introductory episode of the Business And Motherhood Podcast, we're jumping right in and letting you get to know us, laying out our goals for this Podcast, and letting you guys know what you can expect from us - because we’ve got big plans and so much we want to share! We are both moms, we’re entrepreneurs, and we have a lot of life and business experiences between us - and, like most entrepreneurs, neither of us have really had a linear journey - there have been a lot of twists and turns and unexpected detours.  We chat a little bit about where we've been and how we've ended up where we are today! We also touch on the fact that there's definitely a unique struggle or learning curve there when you are juggling both building a business and building a family, and how isolating it can be to be a mom with big dreams outside of her family. We also touch on how we believe that network marketers can learn from traditional businesses and that traditional businesses can learn from network marketers! You will hear us discuss BOTH in this podcast! It’s something we’ve become passionate about. So - if you are in an MLM and you are here to learn how to TRULY market without being spammy - you are in the right place. AND if you are a traditional or online business owner of any kind looking for learning and support, you’re also in the right place - and you’re going to learn actionable tips and advice, and also a lot about how to shift your mindset for success.   BUT, that being said - if you are here expecting a quick fix or all of the answers and not a lot of work - you are in for a bit of a shock….because we’re also all about hard work around here! Balanced, hard work!  With time for the kids! We both know that the effort of growing a successful business that gives you balance and freedom is totally worth it, and that's what we'll be sharing more of throughout this journey!  Because - when you combine REAL marketing strategies, with business know-how, true work-life balance, and the right mindset....there is power and magic when you bring it all together.   Don't forget to Subscribe and Review! Are you subscribed to our podcast?  If not, please do so today so that you don't miss future episodes, especially as we continue to grow and add even more bonus content. Also, we’d love for you to leave us a review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening from, to help us get those podcast off the ground and help our message reach more women.  We’ll be picking one person who reviews us each week to send a special gift to share the love! Thank you so much for joining us on our first episode and we can’t wait to start this journey with you.

001: What We're All About: An Intro To Business & Motherhood

How do I market and grow my business? How do I find balance while growing my family and being an entrepreneur? How do I sell without being spammy? And, how do I create a life with more freedom and space for the things that bring me joy, while still building a wildly profitable business? Welcome to the Business and Motherhood podcast, where our goal is empowering women who are building businesses AND families. Each week, hosts Anna Gordon and Aimee Durrance bring you actionable tips and advice to grow your business, strategies to shift your mindset for success, and real and raw conversations about the challenges women face while chasing their dreams. Aimee and Anna share their experiences in building successful traditional businesses (storefront and online) as well as their international network marketing teams. No topic is off limits, from motherhood topics to sales funnels and everything in between. We believe that when you combine REAL marketing strategies with business know-how, true work-life balance, and the right mindset....there is power and magic to be found. If you're looking for perfection, you won't find it here. But if you're looking for real, raw advice on business and familyhood, then you're in the right place.