THE MINISTRY OF BUSINESS

I'll be transparent right from the start!  I am AWFUL at building a business! 

Yep! There you have it! And I'm not being easy with my wording...I said AWFUL and I mean absolutely AWFUL. 

I'm not too fond of routine (I love spontaneity)

I don't follow "trends and fads" (I've always trailed my own path)

And I LOVE being there for everyone (something that has caused me to lose THOUSANDS of dollars and friends)

I don't like having to focus on "one thing" (Shucks! I'm a multi-passionate - so go figure)

So, in complete transparency - I will tell you that I struggled in business for nearly 5 years, before I realized that I was never going to build anything profitable if I tried doing it the way everyone did.

First of all, I'm a Jesus Girl - so I thought a lot differently than those in the "business support groups", I was a part of.

The latest business "trend".  Most recent "social media" tool.  And all the conflicting marketing 'strategies" -...

I work hard to make sure I "practice what I preach"!

Not just because it would be hypocritical NOT to, but because I want my own students and business buddies to see that DOING THE WORK...works! 

Results are proof!  Results are receipts! And just last week, all the things I teach others - came into play in my own, product based business.

When I received the phone call, from a representative of a VERY, REPUTABLE ORGANIZATION - of course, I thought the call was about a "personal order".

"Yes! This is Joy, how can I help you?" - I asked

"Hi, Joy! You don't know me, but I've heard lots about you and your amazing brand."  (insert my deer in headlights stare and a big, cheesy grin)

*now let's pause for a moment*  TAKE NOTE: The caller admitted that I didn't know her (SHE WAS A STRANGER)

But how did she hear about me and my "brand"?  *I'm gonna share the details, soon* 

I even questioned if I was referred by someone or if we had a mutual "friend".