Monday 30 December 2013

My Story: Vernon

For a long time now I have been meaning to thank you for what Sportron products have meant in my life. This e-mail might turn out to be something of an epic, so if you just hit delete I promise not to be offended.... Way back in 1993 three important things happened. Your new company was launched in Cape Town in March, and we joined soon afterwards. Later in that year Barbara was diagnosed with breast cancer. It just so happened that a cancer article by a group of 5 doctors appeared in a Cape Town newspaper – they agreed that while there were usually no symptoms, at least there could be possible indicators, and they listed 8 items to look out for – to my immediate horror I realised that I was exhibiting 4 of these – I don’t want to go into detail as to which. Because of the shock of Barbara’s diagnosis I decided not to mention anything to her. I started taking what I seem to remember as Neogard and Promin, and later added Calcitone and Omegatone. Over the years Neogard was upgraded to Ultragard, then to Ultragard Plus, then to Ultragard Forté, and Promin was upgraded to Uritron. Two months ago I turned 76 years old. I don’t have any of those 4 indications. I generally feel very good – still playing in 3 bands and loving it. My sleep is not interrupted by toilet visits. This year I had my first check-up in 5 years, and was given a clean bill of health. In fact, the doctor said as we parted “I hope that when I reach your age I can have results like these.” There is no question in my mind as to how I can be so blessed, and I want to extend two different heartfelt thanks to you. First for my on-going well-being. Second, and more importantly, for the difference Sportron made for Barbara. Her 5-year journey from diagnosis to eventual passing was always pain-free and ultimately peaceful – there is no price … Please extend my very warmest wishes to your family and all at Sportron Sincere love and thanks Vernon

Monday 23 December 2013

Start Fast, Build Strong: The Foundations of an enduring Network Marketing Business.

Starting your network business fast means taking the steps to start it right. Seems simple, doesn’t it? Yet, so many people limit their potential through poor planning and execution. Go downtown to any construction site and you can predict how high the structure will reach, simply by judging the depth of the foundation. The deeper the foundation, the bigger and taller the building. The same principle applies to your business. You cannot build a skyscraper on a shallow foundation. The foundation of every great venture begins in your mind. The magazine you are reading, the car you drive, this article – it all began as a thought in someone’s mind. Forming a clear picture of where you are going will produce clear, specific and power results. A haphazard or confused picture will produce limited results. Your mind is the most powerful gift you have. Even the body is part of your mind. James Allen wrote that ‘man is mind’ and he was absolutely correct. Your success, then, is a direct reflection of the thought you consistently hold. Continuing to hold clear and powerful thoughts is one of the hallmarks of all successful network marketing professionals. Here are some of the keys to business success that are essential for training the minds of your future partners and are vital to building your network marketing empire. 1. Make firm decision that you’re a building a true business Leaders sat that very few network marketers make a truce decision to build their business. As a result, at the first sign of adversity, they take the easiest route, which is to blame the products, their upline, their family or friends or the compensation plan. Once you make the decision to build a serious business we suggest you do four things: I. Buy a good database manager. At minimum get a paper based planner. If you can get a computer. II. Install a dedicated phone line. This tells your prospects, customer, your family, your upline – and most importantly your subconscious mind – that you are truly in business. No one wants to call a business and have a little child tell them ‘mommy and daddy aren’t home right now.’ III. Order business cards and stationary. You can’t run a real business without them. IV. Open a bank account for your business. This is important, both because it’s a serious step and because it makes your life easier at tax time. The most important result of the steps listed is that they represent a conscious and subconscious commitment to be in business. 2. Find your compelling purpose for doing what you are doing. Many in this industry call this ‘finding your why’. A purpose is always more compelling than a goal. Focus on what you really want – something that creates passion. For long-term motivation, it needs to be something grander than a certain income level or new toy. Your true purpose tells you what you want to contribute. We all have a higher need to do something meaningful. 3. Create a clear vision for your business for the nest one, five and ten years. While a purpose tells you what you do what you do, your vision will tell you what it is you want to achieve. A purpose tells you what you want to contribute; a vision tells you what you want to create. Your vision is a ‘big picture; long term end result, written in the first person in present tense. 4. Write down the short-term, measurable goal that will cause you to realise your long –term vision. Where do you want your organisation to be in the next three months, six months and one year? How many strong businesses builders will you have in your network? How much will your personal production be? Like your vision itself, these goals are best written in the first person in present tense. Goals are the fuel in the furnace of your success and achievement. Next, after you have created your purpose, your vision and your goals, read and visualise them daily – as if they were already a reality. Winners develop a magnificent obsession with their desires. With repetition, your desires will be set like concrete in your subconscious. Every action you take will move you further toward your dreams. 5. Finally as a leaser invest your time in those who are serious about building their businesses. Often, leaders find out too late that they have invested time, energy and efforts with someone who is not serious and out the business. While all new partners are worthy of attention and support, serious business builders need more of your focus the dabblers do. While success is not easy it is pretty simple. Lay a firm foundation, your business will grow big and stand the test of time. This article was adapted from ‘Network Marketing Lifestyles’ by James Ray

Wednesday 18 December 2013

Welcome to Sportron's New BLOG!

Greetings to all our Sportron Partners, This is our first official blog post and we want to thank you for taking the time to peruse the official Sportron blog. Our intention is to create conversations and share tips with each other whilst building our online Sportron Community - so we value your input no matter how big or small. We invite you to share your feelings and experiences with us on this forum. We will be inviting different members of the Home Office Team to share business and product information and we hope that you will do the same as well as take enjoyment in the articles. In 2014 we hope to inform every person in South Africa about our amazing unique Foodstate technology as they deserve to know. If we could just have the opportunity of speaking to everybody and share the scientific facts, there would be a mass conversion to our products. Those who have used our products keep telling us that they just feel better and better. As the year draws to a close, we take the opportunity to reflect on everything that's happened. Not just the successes, but also the difficult lessons we’ve had to learn. We hope that, through the training and events we have had the privilege of hosting, we have helped you on your own journey of personal growth and self-discovery this year with Sportron. We hope that 2014 will prove to be your most powerful, most inspiring, and most successful year yet as you continue to move forward courageously with us. From the Sportron Team, we wish you and your families a very happy holiday season, and an enjoyable New Year! We have many plans for 2014 and I am sure that you too have many wonderful plans. Let’s all make this a special year and let’s continue to make a difference in thousands of lives. Happy New Year and Seasons Greetings!