I don’t believe we will EVER take out the relationship aspect of people. People buy people, not products.  AND I believe it is the “people” aspect that builds retention too.  With that said, I do believe business is moving more and more to the internet.  Relationships aren’t as authentic via text and email, however I do believe we can use Facebook as a way to connect more!  On a more personal level, here are a couple thoughts I have for anyone that is building a business.  I know anyone joining my team will learn all about this!  First let people know who you are.  Not just in business, but also as a mom, wife, friend, etc…

Your facebook feed tells a story.  What is your story? Are you someone that is caring, loving, honest?  Do you have common hobbies, beliefs and dispositions?  I think Facebook will bridge the gap with this huge technology movement and will allow us to continue to build lasting relationships.  I am a big fan of Facebook groups too to build that “community” within your team.  My background is coaching and teaching, specifically middle level education.  There was such a focus on building community and teambuilding with this age group.  I took the information I was equipped with to build a strong business.  As I read this article by Dave Ramsey, I thought gosh if folks in business and on my team alone really want to take it “To A Whole Notha Level,” they need to create a culture that cares about and LOVES ON one another through the good, the bad and the ugly. It is also imperative as a leader of any group to cast the vision for the team!  Where are we going?  What are we all about, how will the group function, etc…  With that said do you know WHERE you are headed?  Start there. Finally, does your team know how much they matter?  We live in a world that can steal your dreams if you ALLOW it. We need to come together to raise eachother up.  Believe IN one another and dream build together.  We need to be one body that functions collectively for the good of the whole.  Fully edifying, equipping and empowering one another to be the absolute best we can be!  I am so excited about where we are headed.

Take away a few tips from this article and you’ll find your business moving to a Whole Notha Level!

Dave Ramsey’s Entire Leadership Advisor: Three Easy Ways to Build a Great Company Culture

WOW! What a week and what a time.  We have had 600% growth in the first quarter of 2012.  A growth of this magnitude is bound to bring obstacles as well.  How can anyone prepare for the BIG MO?   Regardless of what is happening I must remain focused on the calling, the hope, the word that has been whispered to me.  I have to say the integrity behind Mark and Cindy, Pam, Mike, Wally and the other Executive Corporate members and It Works! Leaders it is in GOD I place my faith and hope.  Not just in the outcome of It Works! but also life.  My marriage, my children, relationships, finances and more.  The question then becomes do you KNOW who your God is?  Do you know what he is capable of.  If your concept of God is accurate, when you realize that God does not prevent he does in fact permit, how can you do anything but trust in His guidance and Leadership on your life?

This is a strong statement I know.  And we could get into so many things here, but today I choose to place my faith in Jesus Christ.  He has called me to It Works! for such a time as this and I know his plans will not fail me.  AND who knows what “fail” may look like, but I know he has my back…so I step in faith.  Believing in something when it is not so so that it will be so!  That’s where I put my eggs!  And is there FEAR?  Absolutely! But the longer I take this journey of complete dependency, the more my faith grows.  He has proven so often to be faithful.

Consider Your God

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body…he did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform”

(Romans 4:19–21, NKJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

In scripture, Abraham was known as the father of our faith. But, he had many obstacles coming against the promise of God in his life. God told him that he would be “the father of many nations.” Abraham was over 90 years old before he ever saw that promise begin to come to pass. This scripture tells us that He didn’t consider his body. He didn’t think and meditate on all the reasons he couldn’t be the father of many nations. No, he considered and thought about the strength and ability of God! He thought about God’s faithfulness and gave praise and glory to Him! The faith that Abraham exercised enabled God to move on His behalf and fulfill the promise in His life. Today, what are you believing God for? Does it seem impossible? Has it taken a long time? Consider your God. Consider His Word. Consider His faithfulness. Just like Abraham, you’ll grow strong in faith as you give glory to God. Your faith will open the door for God to move in your life, and you will experience the victory and breakthrough He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and strength at work in my life today. I choose to consider Your ability over my circumstance. I choose to trust You. I give You praise, honor and glory, now and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

Have you ever read Footprints?  I can’t even count the number of times there were only one set of prints in my life.  AND it is not because I was walking alone, but because he was carrying me.  My friend whether you are in It Works! with us and you are waiting on product, you are a afraid to step out of your comfort zone, you lost your job, your company is closing it’s doors, a loved one died or is dying, etc…  I promise you HE IS BIG ENOUGH to carry it all!  Every time I have taken the step in faith and complete dependence on Him (trusting…) he has proven FAITHFUL EVERY SINGLE TIME!  I am no Abraham, but I’ll tell you how much I have always admired the strength of His faith!

“Take It To A Whole. Notha. Level!” 

I am such a big believer in WINNING and having a WINNING mindset and WINNING actions that we have to look at the core of having a WINNING attitude!  What lies at the core is a WINNING belief level.  No matter what you do in life if you want to succeed or do it well you have to become an expert!  Becoming an expert will truly help you raise your belief in whatever it is you are doing.  When you raise your belief you raise your confidence which will in turn raise your commitment.  When your commitment and belief level is high YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!

In regards to It Works! Global, I believe it’s imperative to get connected with our community!  Know the people you are in business with and you’ll raise your level of confidence in the team, which includes not only distributors in the field but corporate members as well!  Plug into conference calls, attend events, read about our industry and our market!  Be a product of the product and be a student of the industry!  Implementing a few of these strategies will begin raising not only your personal belief, but in others’ belief in you!  You’ll glow with confidence and others will see it resonating in you!  For those that are new to the team and industry it is critical that we transfer our belief as we “teach” them to get involved and become students of this industry themselves.  Notice I am not saying, “Wait until you feel like an expert to get started.”  I am saying, “d=Dive in! Go ALL in.” Learn as much as you can about what you are doing.  A good rule of thumb is to spend 1/3 of you time building NEW business, 1/3 of your time working with the team you have (training, building, mentoring), and 1/3 of your time raising your belief in yourself!  Surround yourself with people possessing traits that you desire to possess. Enlarge your vision and belief.

One last strategy for building your belief is raising your confidence and commitment to implement strategies for raising personal confidence. Again what better way to do that than in knowing WHO you are!  When you know you are FEARFULLY and Wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14), that He even knows the number of hairs on your head (Matthew 10:30), you will be more confident in your gifts and talents.  I want to encourage you to get involved in a bible-based church, daily prayer and begin reading the bible every day!  If you don’t know where to start, begin with a Joel Osteen Daily Devotional.

I find the more I learn, the more I realize I have so much to learn. As long as I know WHO I belong too, I have the confidence to step boldly toward the purpose and plan for my life!

My new book,  People Buy You, by Jeb Blount, about jumped off the display at me as I was passing by the Newstand running from one plane to the next.  I don’t know if it’s because I was  meant to read it or that is WHAT I BELIEVE TO THE CORE.  I have been in the Direct Sales industry for six years now.  WOW has the time flown.  I couldn’t agree more with the statement that “People move people.  Products don’t move people.”  My business coach and mentor, Bob Goshen has coined this.  I think that was a big reason I was so drawn to him and Kaye.  I have had people skills since as far back as I can remember.  My dad has always been a people person and has had this ability to relate to nearly anyone in any situation.  It’s been something I’ve always admired about him.  It’s a gift for sure.  We all have the ability to serve each other, listen well and follow through.  I think it might be called caring.

I realize now as I am in the people industry that each and every one of us have unique skills and abilities to reach out to others to capture their heart, build trust and win them over to our way of thinking, whatever the case or topic might be. While follow up, efficiency, quality, product, delivery, packaging, marketing, etc… all play a role to an extent, I believe ultimately the final factor is the YOU factor.  I can’t say enough how important it is to revel in your gifts!  BE YOU. With that said before I speak too much, I am so excited to learn more about what Jeb has to say about this. I will definitely keep you posted!

I got a call from our CEO the evening our checks were posted to congratulate Nathan and I on our BIG earnings.  I was literally shaking when he revealed what our income had jumped to.  My first reaction is NO WAY!  How?  An error has been made, etc..  Pinch me!

All I could think was “How can this be Lord?”  And I remembered what the bible said, To whom much is given, much is required…” Let me just add that I am a perfectionist so a command like this is setting the bar high.  And so I first stopped and gave the credit to whom it was from.  I asked that he show me, what next.  I often feel so unworthy of the calling…but I think of the 12 disciples, a bunch of misfits, and yet they were the CHOSEN ones to follow Jesus.  Learn from him…be witness to his life and miracles and after he died on the cross they were called to share the GOOD NEWS!  I can just imagine how they felt.  “ME?  Im a fisherman not a public speaker.” or “Lord, I just betrayed you not even 72 hours ago…” I’ll tell you this so many times, the farther I am from my comfort zone the more I grow.  The more I stay in thankfulness and humility the more REAL this all becomes. 

So now, what is required?  Well I’m not sure what the whole story will look like, but for now I want to give to a few groups I have felt the need to support.  Some of us support with our time, some in prayer and some with finances!  Of the resources you have been given, how are you using them to Glorify God?  I have a challenge for all you IWG Distributors and loyal readers.  Whether your check was $25 or $250,000, how will you bless others through the blessings you have received?  Maybe again it’s freedom over your schedule to volunteer, finances to give or influence to share with others!  How will YOU make a difference?  Don’t assume you know what is required…  Ask Him!

Take a minute to check out the latest addition to Kami’s website. The “Live To Give” page just went live!

www.Kamidempsey.com

²⁸ And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” ²⁹ He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw the wind,^[a] he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” ³¹ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” ³² And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

–Matthew 14:28-32.
Here is my personal challenge to you. Today is the day! Get out of your BOAT.  Whatever it is.  With anything we can’t just read about it, we can’t even just speak it out and talk to others about it. We have to ACT! Stay focused on the END prize and keep your focus on the true Leader, Jesus Christ as he carries YOU through.

Here we are, well into March of 2012.  Many people I find have made their resolutions and already not even gotten started!  Today is a NEW day.  Were you wanting to lose weight?  Increase your finances?  Serve or get involved with a local nonprofit?  Whatever it is.  Don’t be disappointed.  We don’t have to wait until January of 2013 to make it happen.  Reach out to someone who will hold you accountable, or get a buddy and ACT today.

He Has another Seed for You TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “…For God has appointed another seed for me…” (Genesis 4:25, NKJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria In Genesis, Eve went through a great disappointment. Her son Cain killed her son Able, the first murder in the Bible. I’m sure Eve, like any mother, was devastated and heartbroken at the passing of her son. But I love what Eve said in Genesis 4:25, “God has appointed another seed for me.” In essence, she was saying, “I don’t understand it. It doesn’t make sense, but I trust God. This is not the end. He has appointed another seed.” Friend, when you go through things that you don’t understand, it is not the end. Nothing is lost in the kingdom. God is going to appoint another seed, and that seed represents the future. It indicates what is coming. If you will let go of what didn’t work out, let go of the hurts and pains, then for everything you’ve lost, God will appoint another seed. You’ll give birth to more in the future than you lost in the past. Keep praying, keep believing, keep hoping because God is for you. Trust Him and embrace the good things He has in store for your future! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father God, You are the giver of all life! You give life to my dreams, life to my relationships, and life to my mortal body. Today I choose to release the past and embrace the gift of life You have in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

April Edition of Success From Home Magazine Featuring It Works! Global Hits Shelves

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH– Kami Dempsey recognized as It Works! Global’s number one income earner in the April edition of Success From Home Magazine.

It Works! Global is a direct selling company focused on changing lives physically and financially, with a naturally based product line and a family based culture. The passion behind It Works! Global stems from the founders’ dedication to offer families the opportunity to live life on their own terms.

Dempsey has mastered the company’s “Steps to Success” and has worked with respected motivational speakers to implement innovative strategies to layer leadership within her organization.  This combined with the demand of their trailblazing product, the Ultimate Body Applicator, Dempsey has managed to sustain a monthly income over six-figures since first being recognized in July 2011 as, “It Works! Global’s First Six-Figure Monthly Income Earner.”

What does the company mean to Dempsey? “It Works! is the unique God-given opportunity to provide a living and reach out to others while pursuing my dream of being at stay at home mom,” Dempsey said.  “It means we can make an impact on the lives of others. It’s not just about the money and the product. It’s about the people too.”

A distributor previously dubbed, “The Business Mommy,” more recently recognized as “Motivating Mommy Millionaire.” Dempsey has created a website of her own (www.KamiDempsey.com) and also blogs regularly with hopes of providing direction and inspiration to those in need. In addition to Dempsey’s amazing work ethic, she is incredible at building teams and providing the tools for others to build their own. ”The job of leaders is not to make money; it’s to make meaning, and more leaders!”

Read more of Dempsey’s story and dozens of other real people from all different backgrounds, seeing true financial freedom with It Works! in the April 2012 edition of SUCCESS from Home.

Read the official press release online here.

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“A dream without action only equals a fantasy. A fantasy has very little value. One must attach feet to the fantasy, the goals– to make it a reality. “

–Bob Goshen

I love how our entire Business Plan and Steps to Success are centered around The Dream.  When you get started with us for $99 you are making the best investment; you are investing in you.

Mark Pentecost, CEO of IWG always notes, “Nobody cares more about your finances than you do!”  What do you want?  What do you hope to accomplish through your IWG business?  Do you want enough money every month to pay for private schooling for your children?  What would you do with an extra $300 each month?  Would it be enough to pay for someone to clean your house so you can spend extra time with your family?  How about $599?  Would you pay down your mortgage?  Get a new car?  Save for a family vacation?  How about $10,000 a month?  Would you quit your job?  Or would you experience a complete lifestyle change?  No matter what your number is I want to encourage you to DREAM BIG.  What would make the difference for you and your family to really change your family’s future for generations to come?

I love the DREAM BUILDING we do with IWG.  Where else do you see people dreaming and accomplishing their dreams?

Before I started my business I couldn’t figure out how we were going to pay our monthly mortgage bill or where that weeks’ grocery money would come from… Now because of our It Works! Business we are building our dream house.  My children go to private Christian schools and we travel whenever we want;  we travel A LOT.  We get to give to others and support our favorite organizations.  It’s all because we weren’t afraid to Dream and put action behind it.

I don’t know what your magic number is and you may not know…but I want to encourage you to make your dream board.  Sit down as a family and dream BIG.  If you had extra left at the end of the month how would you spend it?  Put a number to your dream.  If you want to send your kids to private schools, find the best school in your area, figure out the monthly tuition and go for it!  If you need $1,000 a month, that is the average income of our Emerald position.  Set your goals for Emerald! Blitz, boost, party and have fun.

As you attach feet to your dreams, treat this as a business, take the steps to success and put them into action over and over, you will have a business bigger than you can imagine!  Have fun, keep it simple, START DREAMING!

• Servant leadership
• Build structure and systems that work!
• Invite feedback, negative and positive (listen)
• Protect those you lead
• Nobody is perfect, admit mistakes

If you learn to possess these traits as a leader you will create the kind of environment on your team that inspires other to WIN.  To take risks and learn from mistakes.  The best thing you can do for your organization is create leaders, or Diamonds as we like to say at IWG.  The only thing is you can be a leader the moment you start with us.  Start developing skills of a leader and you’ll reach leadership quicker and before you know it you’ll have a following!

Be the kind of person others want to follow!